23 32 1900 http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/66bedd3141d522911cc240a1d9b2fe66.PDF 7f70adeeb6fd1173b2d1514e8c28f72d PDF Text Text �Atkinson May Sail Again New Company Looks to Revive Mich. Corferries The future looks brighter for the SlU-contracted carferries M/V Viking and M/V Arthur K. Atkinson. Ever since the parent company, the Ann Arbor Railroad went bankrupt, it was touch and go as to whether the ferry operation across Lake Michigan would be continued. However on May 25, the Michigan State Highway Commission chose a new group of investors to operate the parent rail line and the carferries. GREAT LAKES Organizers of the company, the Michigan Interstate Railway Co. (MIRC), feel they can put the railroad on a profit basis within a few years. They said they would give top priority to carferry service which is good news for the SIU crews and the Union which supported MIRC in its takeover at­ tempt. The Arthur K. Atkinson, which ran rail cars from several ports in Wiscon­ sin to Frankfort, Mich, had been laid up since 1973. The carferry had an SIU crew of about 38. Vincent Malanaphy, key organizer of MIRC and seasoned railroad operator, wants to put the Atkinson back in service—probably between Manitowoc, Wise, and Frank­ fort. According to a local Frankfort paper, the Benzie County Ad-visor, the repair bill for its broken crank shaft and needed engine work could come to about $120,000. Even Viking Threatened Even the Viking had been threatened by rate cutting on rail lines coming from the Northwest and Canada through Chicago. But Malanaphy feels that he can put the railroad and car ferry ser­ vice in the black with an aggressive marketing program, repairs, and new equipment. When the Ann Arbor railroad first went bankrupt, it came under ConRail under the Regional Railroad Reorgan­ ization Act of 1973. Then the State of Michigan and ConRail kept it running, with the backing of the SIU, using state and Federal funds. The State, industry, and the Union felt that if the ferry route linking rail lines on either side of Lake Michigan were lost, the rail lines running through Chicago could raise their rates since there would be no competition. Many small companies would have been put ru Paul Hail 0 0. It Is Up to You To Get the Job Done Something very important concerning the SIU happened this month that I believe merits special attention. I am referring to the crewing by SIU mem­ bers of the 936-foot long Aquarius, the first liquified natural gas carrier ever built in this country, and the first such ship to fly the American flag. Actually, this historic event is significant for us on many levels. First, the Aquarius is a new ship and it represents new job opportunities for SIU mem­ bers. It was built under the auspices of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970, a bill that the SIU spearheaded through Congress. Also, the LNG carrier, itself, is a new concept in American merchant ship­ ping—a concept that vividly reflects the future direction of the U.S. mari­ time industry. However, I believe the single most important point that must be made here is that the crewing of the LNG Aquarius demonstrates in plain and simple black and white that education—training and upgrading—is the key to job security in today's and tomorrow's U.S. maritime industry. Before I say more about education, I think SIU members should be aware of some history concerning the Aquarius. A couple of years ago, it became apparent to us that the U.S. merchant marine would soon be seeing the advent of the LNG carrier. In response, the Lundeberg School developed an LNG/LPG upgrading program to help prepare Seafarers for the inevitable. As a result of this and other actions, the SIU won the contract to crew the Aquarius, which is only the first of 12 identical sisterships scheduled to be put into service in the next few years. In other words, it was the SIU's commitment to education for its members that played a great role in helping us to bring the Aquarius under the SIU banner. This is a tremendous accomplishment and a tremendous victory for both the Union and the collective SIU membership. As important, though, as the advent of this kind of ship is to the SIU and to the U.S. maritime industry as a whole, we must remember that the out of business by higher prices for lumber and other goods. However, according to Detroit Port Agent Jack Bluitt, had ConRail con­ tinued to run the line, the route north of Ann Arbor, Mich., including the ferries might have been abandoned as unprofitable. At present only the route between Ann Arbor and Toledo, Ohio functions in the black. The State didn't seem to want to run the railway either. So when the MIRC group came along offering to revitalize the system, the SIU backed them. "We felt we were better off with this private group. They can do more for the line and offer the members more jobs," Bluitt said. Michigan State Senator Pat­ rick McCullough and other state legis­ lators supported the SIU position. At first the MIRC will use available government subsidies to upgrade the Ann Arbor line, promote freight and develop on-line industry. Eventually, they would buy the railroad and con­ tinue its operation. Under the MIRC which takes over offieially on Oct. 1, 1977, the employees will be guaranteed all the rights and protection they had under ConRail according to Title V of the Railroad Reorganization Act. Notice for SIU Boatmen Planning to Goon Pension SIU Boatmen planning to go on pension soon should be aware that they must file a Social Security form before their benefits can begin. The form is called a "Type I Statement of Detailed Earnings" and is available at any Social Security office. Since the form takes from three to four months to be fully processed, members should apply for it as soon as pos­ sible to avoid delays in receiving pension benefits. If you have any questions about the procedure, just write to; Claims Department, Seafarers Pension Plan, 275-20th St., Brooklyn, N. Y. 1I2I5. Aquarius is only the latest in a long line of new, high technology vessels that have become an integral part of the American merchant fleet in the last seven years. Today, in addition to the LNG ship. Seafarers are manning a growing number of such highly automated vessels as ULCC's, VLCC's, LASH ships, RO/RO's, and more. In addition, there is a good possibility that we will soon be involved in the growing offshore oil drilling industry. This cumulative situation presents us with an ongoing challenge to man these new vessels with experienced, well-trained seamen. So our goal in this area, then, must be to continue to build and maintain a manpower pool of SIU members that reflects a well-balanced cross-section of age and exper­ ience. Right now, I feel the SIU is well on its way to achieving this goal. We have a good percentage of older, experienced members to fill the top rated jobs, and we have a good pool of younger men to fill our middle and entry rating jobs. However, we must face the fact that there is a constant-manpower turn­ over in our Union for a number of reasons. Each month, we loSe close to 100 men to retirement or death. We lose others who upgrade to the licensed posi­ tions on ships. And we lose some who simply leave the industry. We must compensate for this loss, and again, the only effective way to do this is through the educational programs provided at the Lundeberg School. For instance, a young man comes into the industry. He ships as an ordinary seaman. He puts in his time and then upgrades to able-seaman. By doing this, he is not only helping himself in the way of higher pay, but he is taking the place of a rated person who has left the industry for one reason or another. Equally important, he is providing another young man with the opportunity to begin a career at sea. It's as simple as that. Our situation, in a nutshell, is this. The SIU has been manning a number of new vessels and more are on the way. This, coupled with the inevitable loss of manpower each month, is providing our younger members, now sail­ ing entry, with the unique opportunity to increase their skills and their earn­ ing power by upgrading to such ratings as able-seaman, FOWT, and assistant cook. And it is providing our members who already hold these middle rat­ ings with the opportunity to upgrade to the higher shipboard ratings. Essentially, this is the manpower cycle. In respect to education, the Union has done its job. Through the staff at the Lundeberg School, the SIU has developed the most comprehensive and progressive educational programs anywhere in the nation for merchant seamen. With the help of the Lundeberg School, SIU members can upgrade from their entry rating job to the top of their respective department in a few short years. And this is the way it should be. Brothers, the opportunity for advancement in today's maritime industry is great. The Lundeberg School is providing you with the educational tools to take advantage of it. It is now up to you, the individual SIU member, to get the job done. Change of address cards on Form 3579 should be sent to Seafarers International Union, Atlantic. Gulf Lakes and Inland Waters District AFL-no PnTLt, a!I! v' 11232. Published monthly. Second Class postage paid at Brooklyn. N.Y. Vol. 39. No. 6. June 1977. waters uistrict, AFL-CIO, 675fourth Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. 2 / LOG / June 1977 �Labor Representatives Map Out Course for Legislative Action WASHINGTON, D.C.—Represen­ tatives from a coalition of U.S. mari­ time unions met here this month to map out a plan of action on a wide range of pressing legislative issues affecting the U.S. maritime industry and its workers. The meeting produced unanimous agreement on the course of action to be followed on such vital issues as oil cargo preference; manning of oil rigs on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf; ocean mining; user charges on the in­ land waters; Alaska oil movement; maritime authorizations; military pro­ curement, and safety and manning standards on U.S.-flag vessels. The group met under the auspices of the Joint Legislative Subcommittee of the Ad Hoe Committee on Maritime Industry Problems. National MEBA President Jesse Calhoon, acting chair­ man of the legislative subcommittee, presided over the meeting. Calhoon is also chairman of the Legislative Com­ mittee of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department. President Paul Hall represented the SIU at this meeting. Also in attendance were: Gloria Rudman and Tom Scotto of the ILA; Tal Simpkins of the NMU; Jack Brady and Ed Kelly of MEBA District 2; Marguarite Bryan and Ben Man of National MEBA; Joe O'Hare of Local 333 of the ILA; R. C. Smith of the Radio Officers Union; Frank Scavo and William Rich, Jr. of MM&P; Bill Moody, administrator of the AFLCIO Maritime Trades Department; Dave Dolgen, director of the MTD Port Council for New York: Carolyn Gentile, SIU counsel. Former Secretary of Labor John Dunlop, who is chairman of the full Ad Hoc Maritime Committee, was also in attendance. In brief, the legislative objectives, as mapped out by the committee, are as follows: • Passage of a bill to require up to 30 percent of America's oil imports be carried on U.S.-flag tankers. • A legislative amendment to re­ quire that on a prescribed date, all rigs drilling on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf must comply with American standards and employ American workers. • Regulations to require that U.S. ships be used in ocean mining projects undertaken by American companies. • The defeat of legislation that would impose user charges on Ameri­ ca's inland waterways. • A bill to force the Coast Guard to upgrade manning scales on U.S. vessels to reflect the health and safety needs of maritime workers. • To bring to an end the jurisdic­ tional dispute between the Coast Guard and those enforcing the Occupational Safety and Health Act. Presently the two factions are warring over who should have the last word on safety issues involving workers on inland, deep sea, and offshore equipment. • Prevention of any measure allow­ ing the exportation of Alaskan oil. • To defeat any measure that would cut back proposed maritime authoriza­ tions for fiscal year 1978, which in­ cludes appropriations of $135 million Continued on Page 5 National MEBA President Jesse Calhoon, head of table, chairs recent meeting at which representatives of shoreslde and seagoing maritime unions mapped out a plan of legislative action on pressing maritime Issues. Representing the SIU was President Paul Hall, back to camera. Former Secretary of Labor John Dunlop Is seated to Hall's left. Calhoon Is acting chairman of the committee, entitled the Joint Legislative Subcommittee of the Ad Hoc Committee on Maritime Industry Problems. Hall Presses HEW^ OSHA on Hygiene A major food sanitation problem is endangering the health of SIU members working on inland tugs, towboats and coastal supply vessels, SIU President Paul Hall complained in recent letters to the heads of two Federal agencies. Hall urged Joseph Califano, secre­ tary of the Department of Health, Edu- Sick PoY Tax Change Seafvers who received disabil­ ity or sick pay last year can now exclude these benefits in their 1976 income tax returns. If eli­ gible, you can refile your returns and receive a substantial reduction due to a recent change in the tax law. The unpact of this change is especially important to SIU dis­ ability pensioners who were over age 64 in 1976 and to all others who received sick pay benefits dur­ ing that year. These members were previously INDEX Legislative News Washington Activities ... .Page 9 Tuna-Porpolse bill Page 9 Union News President's Report Page 2 New wage and COLA scales Page 24 Headquarters Notes Page 7 Cabdrlver affiliate Page 5 Brotherhood In Action ... Page 35 Lakes Picture Page 8 Inland Lines Page 6 At Sea-Ashore Page 18 Port Agents Conference .. Page 27 Service under Pension Plan Page 28 SPAD honor roll '.. Page 39 denied a sick or disability pay tax deduction by the Tax Reform Act of 1977. But an amendment to the Act, effective May 23, 1977, has extended the deduction period to include calendar year 1976. Even if you have already filed your 1976 income tax return, you can now take advantage of this deduction by filing two additional forms: Form 1040X, the amended U.S. Individual Income Tax Re­ turn, together with Form 2440, Sick Fay Exclusion. BotL are available at your local Internal Revenue Service office. General News National unemployment .. .Page 6 Sanitary tug conditions .. .Page 3 Maritime legislative meeting Page 3 National Maritime Day ... Page 11 Living sober gathering ... .Page 6 Boycotts Page 34 Barbers Union Page 26 Calif. LNG facility Page 23 Training and Upgrading Able Seaman course Page 36 Seafarers participate In 'A' seniority upgrading .. .Page 35 HLS courses and application Pages 36-38 GED requirements Page 37 cation and Welfare (HEW), and Eula Bingham, assistant secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health Ad­ ministration (OSHA) to act quickly toward correcting the dangerously low levels of hygiene aboard inland and coastal vessels. HEW's Food and Drug Administra­ tion has this responsibility, but the FDA has largely failed to carry it out. Hall stated. "Because of the failure of the FDA to enforce vessel sanitation laws or to bring them up to modern standards, the health of the 40,000 workers on over 5,000 tugs, towboats and supply ves­ sels in interstate commerce is being jeopardized." The problem is caused by several factors, Hall noted. • More and more vessels have dropped the position of a trained cook and require that a member of the crew Membership News Former scholarship winner Page 18 Engineer Jimmy Logan.... Page 8 New pensioners Page 29 Final Departures ... .Pages 32-33 Warren Leader dies Page 5 Pat Marlnelll retires Page 5 Shipping LNG Aquarius.. .Special Supplement SS Sharon Page 10 Tug James Smith Page 7 Around N.O. harbor. ... Back page Ships' Committees Page 4 Ships' Digests Page 31 Dispatchers' Reports: Great Lakes Page 25 double up as cook. These members not only lack food preparation train­ ing, but their other duties deny them proper time to cook or cleanup. • Many vessels do not have adequate kitchen equipment. • New boats are not inspected at first to insure that they are built to proper standards or on a regular basis to make sure that they are kept clean, and • There are no real penalties for vio­ lations. Hall proposed specific corrections for each of these conditions. The Govern­ ment must require a trained cook on board all vessels engaged in interstate commerce and operating for more than 12 hours, he said. And if they have other duties, the cooks must have two hours to prepare and clean up after each meal. Regulations such as these, plus more inspections and stiff penalties for viola­ tions, are "minimal requirements to safeguard the health of our members," Hall maintained. Deep Sea Inland Waters Special Features Rivers sweep and conference Russian grain cargo Page 17 Page 30 Pages 13-16 Page 12 ****** Articles of particular Interest to members In each area can be found on the following pages: Deep Sea: 4, 12, 17, 18, 19-22, 23, 24, 31 Inland Waters: 3, 7, 6, 13-16, 30, Back Page Great Lakes: 2, 8, 10, 25 June 1977 / LOG / 3 vu �Puerto Rico Committee At a payoff in the port of Baltimore on May 19," the Ship's Committee of the SS Puerto Rico (Puerto Rico Marine) take time out to pose for a group photo. They are (I. to r.): Steward Delegate Clarence Jones; Deck Delegate Edgel Luzier; Recertified Bosun Frederick Walker, ship's chairman; "^hief Steward T. A. Jackson, secretary-reporter; Educational Director J. A. T. gliaferri, and Engine Delegate Terry McNee. San Juan Committee American Heritage Committee SlU Patrolman Lou Guarino (seated) checks off dues payment in a member's book at a payoff at Stapleton Anchorage, S.I., N.Y. while the Ship's Committee cf the SS American Heritage (Westchester Marine) await their turn. From left are: Engine Delegate Larry Croes; Recertified Bosun Billy Mitchell, ship's chairman; Chief Steward S. Piatak, secretary-reporter, and recent 'A' seniority upgrader Deck Delegate Freddie Goethe. Houston Committee Last month aboard the SS San Juan (Puerto Rico Marine) at a payoff are the members of the Ship's Committee of (I. to r.): Engine Delegate Rafael Bonefont; Chief Steward Frank Vega, secretary-reporter; Deck Delegate Rafael L. Torres; Recertified Bosun Bob Gorbea, ship's chairman, and Educational Director Roy Pierce. N.Y. Patrolman Teddy Babkowski (seated) fills out his report at a payoff last month aboard the SS Houston (Sea-Land) at Port Elizabeth, N.J. with the Ship's Committee of (I. to r.): Deck Delegate Juan Ayala; Steward Delegate Pedro Sanchez; good feeder Chief Steward F. T. Di Carlo, secretary-reporter,, and Recertified Bosun William "Bill" Kleimola, ship's chairman. Mount Explorer Committee Sea-Land Resource Committee Making his first voyage is April Piney Point grad Messman Efrain Tosado (standing center) with the Ship's Committee of the ST Mount Explorer (Mount Shipping). Sitting (I. to r.) are: Deck Delegate Frank Schwartz; Educational Director E. C. Colby, and Recertified Bosun Pete Garza, ship's chairman. Others on the committee at the payoff are (standing) Chief Steward Alfred Salem (left), secretary-reporter and Steward Delegate Young C. McMillan. The tanker came from Texas City, Tex. to offload her crude at the GATX Dock in Carteret, N.J. Good feeder Chief Steward Jim Lomax (right), secretary-reporter of the Ship's Committee of the SS Sea-Land Resource stands by with the rest of the committee at a payoff in Port Elizabeth, N.J. They are (I. to r.): Chief Electrician K. Katsalis, educational director; Recertified Bosun Sven Jansson, ship's chairman; Steward Delegate Phil W. Pron and Deck Delegate Mike Nash. 4 / LOG / June 1977 �SlUNA Affiliate of Chicago Cabdriyers Wins important Victory The SlUNA affiliate union represent­ ing Chicago cabdrivers won an impor­ tant victory this month when the Na­ tional Labor Relations Board reversed a year-old decision and sided with the union in its unfair labor practices suit against the Yellow and Checker Cab Companies. Servicing the Tug Cobbler The cabdrivers, members of the Democratic Union Organizing Com­ mittee (DUOC), Local 777, won the right to full back pay and union fringe benefits which they had lost since the beginning of the dispute, about a yearand-a-half ago. The dispute was in connection with the companies' practice of leasing its cabs to the drivers. As lessees, the drivers were treated not as employees but as so-called independent contrac­ tors. Under this arrangement, they suf­ fered a wage cut and loss of union benefits. When the companies refused to bar­ gain in good faith with the union, DUOC filed charges with the NLRB. The first decision by a NLRB admin­ istrative law judge last year was against DUOC, but on June 7 the full five-man NLRB ruled four to one in favor of the union's appeal. t Full Coverage I The new ruling is in full agreement with DUOC's position that the compa­ nies must treat the cabdrivers as employees who are entitled to full cov­ erage under their collective bargaining contracts. DUOC's three-year contract with the Yellow and Checker Cab Companies expired during the course of the dis­ pute. As The Log went to press this month negotiations for a new contract were still pending. DUOC is one of 33 autonomous unions in the SlUNA federation. A Long Way from Mobile Bay On board the tug Gobbler (Radcliff) near MacDuffee Island, Ala., some SlU rinembers enjoy the southern sunshine. From (I. to r.) are: Henry "Red" Mammae, deckhand; N. Rufus Webster, cook;^Willjam H. Faison, engineer; Gerry Brown, SlU Mobile Port Agent, and Champ Jackson, deckhand. Map Out Course Continued from Page 3 for construction differential subsidies, and $372.1 million for operation differ­ ential subsidies. Hotice to Members On Shipping Procetbire When throwing in forwork dur­ ing a job call at any SIU Hiring Hall, members must produce the following: • membership certificate • registration card • clinic card • seaman's papers In addition, when assigning a Job the dispatcher will comply with the following Section S, Sub­ section 7 of the SIU Shaping Roles: Within each class of seniority rating in every Department, prior­ ity for entry rating jobs shall be g^ven to all seamen who possess Lifeboatman endorsement by the United States Coast Guard. The Seafarers Appeals Board may waive the preceding sentence when, in the sole judgment of the Board, undue luu-dship will result or extenuating circumstances war­ rant snch waiver." Also, all entry rated seamen must show their last six months discharges. SIX Months' Discharges Entry-rated seamen in all ports must show their last six months' discharges be­ fore they can register for shipping. • A measure to require the Defense Department to utilize the private mer­ chant fleet, both inland and deep sea, to the fullest possible extent. A spokesman for the Legislative Subcommittee noted after the meeting that "these are not our only legislative priorities. However, legislation of some sort concerning each of these issues has already been introduced in Congress. Therefore, we are giving these issues our immediate attention." The Ad Hoc Committee on Maritime Industry Problems was formed approx­ imately three years ago by AFL-CIO President George Meany. In addition to the Subcommittee on Legislation, other subcommittees have been established such as Training and Education. The various groups participating have worked well together and have suc­ ceeded in resolving numerous prob­ lems of the maritime industry and the workers in it. Eighty miles up the Mobile River from Mobile Bay in Alabama the SIU crew of the Radcliff dredge Flamingo pauses for a photo. They are (1. to r. standing); Deckhand John Edmond 11; Leverman Willie Lee James; Deckhand Nelson Williams, and (kneeling in front) Cook Clifford Lee James. San Francisco Patrolman Pasquale F. "Pat" Marinelii, 56, retired on Apr. 1. He had been a Union official there since 1968 and had been working in the port of Wilmington this year. Brother Marinelii joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1945. He started sailing in 1942 and began ship­ ping out as a bosun in 1954. Seafarer Marinelii was San Juan, Puerto Rico port agent in 1960. In 1961, 1962, he walked the picketline in both the Greater N.Y. Harbor beef and the Robin Line strike. Previously, he had participated in the 1947 gar­ ment strike and Isthmian beef. Also, he said, he was involved in many other strikes. A native of Brooklyn, N.Y., he is a resident of San Francisco. Brother Marinelii says he'll be re­ turning to New York soon. "i" u 0J •u Warren R. Leader of the SlU-Affiliated UIW, Warren R. Leader, 53, who was the Atlantic Coast assistant area director for the SlU-affiliated United Industrial Workers, died of a heart attack in Maryland General Hospital, Baltimore on May 6. Dies at Age 53 A member of the UIW's Executive Board, Brother Leader was introduced to the organized trade union movement by his father, William M. Leader, who wa|/president of the textile workers in Philadelphia for 48 years. He started with the UIW in 1955 in Baltimore as a representative and or­ ganizer. In 1960, he was elected assist­ ant East Coast regional director of the UIW, negotiating contracts and manag­ ing the union's business affairs. In 1961 he was elected a delegate to the first UIW Biennial Convention in Brooklyn, N.Y. A^gain in 1967 and in 1969 he was an elected convention dele­ gate in Washington, D.C. After U.S. Army service in this coun­ try and in British Guiana from 1942 to 1946, Leader was national representa­ tive of the American Federation of Hosiery Workers in Philadelphia until 1954. From 1954 to 1960, he was busi­ ness manager and national representa­ tive for the Upholsterers's International Union. A native of Philadelphia, he was a resident of Baltimore. Leader was also an executive board member of the Baltimore Council AFLCIO and vice president of the Maryland State AFL-CIO. He also was a former executive board member of the Balti­ more Committee on Political Educa­ tion and secretary-treasurer of the Mar­ itime Trades Department of the Balti­ more Port Council. He served on the board of Big Broth­ ers of Baltimore Criminal Justice Com­ mission from 1958 to 1962. Surviving are his widow. Alma; a son, John; a dp.'.sghter, Molly Ann, and a brother, John of Philadelphia. Burial was in the Delaney Memorial Park Cemetery, Baltimore. June 1977 / LOG /5 rrj? �May Jobless Rate Drops to 6.9%; 'True' Rate is 9.6% WASHINGTON—For the first time since October 1974, the U.S. unem­ ployment rate has dropped below April's 7 percent to May's 6.9 percent. Thirty months ago the nation's jobless rate was 6.7 percent. However, the AFL-CIO's chief, George Meany, still maintains that the "true" national un­ employment rate is a whopping 9.6 per­ cent. Meany also warns that the Govern­ ment's fotal of unemployed—nearly 7 million persons—doesn't coincide with the "true total number of unemployed" —9.5 million. He says the Government statisticians don't include in their job­ less total the 3,290,000 persons work­ ing parttime because they can't find fulltime jobs and the 930,000 persons not employed because they gave up looking for jobs. "The rapid employment growth dur­ ing the last month, at a time when there was no real change in the unemploy­ ment rate, indicates that a large num­ ber of people want jobs—many more than are officially counted as unem­ ployed," Meany said. "America's goal must be full employ­ ment, achieved as rapidly as possible and consistently maintained," he said. Last year about 20.4 million per­ sons (19.1 percent of the country's workforce) experienced some form of employment. Hard core unemployed— those looking for work for more than 15 weeks—averaged nearly two mil­ lion people. The unemployment rate for adult women dipped to 6.6 percent from 7 percent while the jobless rate for adult men rose to 5.3 percent from 5 percent. Joblessness rates also rose for teenagers and blacks. Announcing the First Annual 'Living Sober' Reunion August 19,20, 21,1977 8:00 p.m. Saturday, August 20 9:00 a.m. Open House 6:00 p.m. Come and visit the Center staff and your old friends 6:30 p.m. "Living Sober" Banquet 8:00 p.m. Sunday, August 21 12:00 p.m. Open AA Meeting Everyone is invited to share their experiences with others A A Speakers Meeting Guest speaker—Harvey M., fellow Seafarer, Seattle, Wash. Open AA Meeting Everyone is invited Renew your decision to stay sober 1:00 p.m. Cookout I The SIU has successfully organized a marine construction company, Wayne I Terminal and Dock Co., of Rochester. Wayne Terminal and Dock is currently I working on the water intake for a nuclear power plant in Oswego, N.Y. i I Owenshoro, Ky, A new SlU-contracted towboat,the M/V Dennis Hendricks,vi\\\ be christ­ ened and crewed this month in Owensboro. The 8400 hp. towboat will be operated primarily on the Lower Mississippi River by a new SlU-contracted company. Northern Towing, Inc. Mobile At a recent meeting in Mobile the Southwest Alabama Labor Council unani­ mously elected SIU Port Agent Gerry Brown as Recording and Corresponding Secretary and a member of the Executive Board. The Center Paducah, Ky. Anchor Dining Room Anchor Dining Room Peter Kiewit and Sons, an SlU-contracted dredging company on the Great Lakes, has just begun work on a new job in Gorden Park near Cleveland. Kiewit will be helping construct a diked disposal area on Lake Erie for the disposal of materials dredged from the lake. Memphis, Tenn. Towboat captains are fighting barge breakaways on the Lower Mississippi River as widespread drought conditions in the midwest have brought rivers to record low levels for this time of year. As one Corps of Engineers official said, "this is supposed to be the high water season. Who knows what might happen when the low water season begins on Aug. 15." The Corps may have to activate all of its river dredges a bit sooner than usual. About the only thing the rest of us can do is pray for rain. The Center The Center St. Louis The low water certainly hasn't put a dent in the shipping situation in this port. SIU Port Agent Mike Worley reports that shipping is still booming here. All SIU Boatmen looking for a new job are urged to head west. I Send to: The Center Reservation deadline: August 5,1977| Star Route Box 153-A | Valley Lee, Maryland 20692 j Phone: 301-994-0010, Ext. 311 ^ ' I am planning to attend the first annual "Living Sober" Reunion at the Center and the Harry Lundeberg School. ; Number of people I will not be able to attend the reunion. NAME ADDRESS TELEPHONE What do you mean, "your kingdom for a harpoon?" 6 / LOG / June 1977 I Cleveland The Center Send your reservation to the Center by Friday, Aug. 5, 1977. Accommoda­ tions will be available at the Harry Lundeberg School. Your family is welcome. Please indicate on the reservation how many people will be coniing with you. loin in our celebration of living sober. Mail the below reservation today or call the Center at (301) 994-0010, Ext. 311. I 1 Number of rooms requested I Lock 53 on the Ohio River near Paducah is becoming another Locks 26. On a typical day this month there were 36 boats waiting to lock through, and some had been waiting for several days. Like Locks 26 on the Mississippi River, Lock 53 is a bottleneck, as it must accommodate traffic from both the Cumber­ land and Tennessee Rivers as well as the Ohio. Schedule of Events Friday, August 19 Rochester, N.Y. '"v. �Headquarters l^otes by SIU Executive Vice President Frank Drozak The SIU has had a long-standing complaint against the U.S. Coast Guard for not living up to its responsibility for insuring safety of life at sea. This month we finally have a chance to make our voices heard before a group that can do something to correct this dangerous problem. I will soon testify, along with other SIU representatives^ at hearings con­ ducted by the House Sub-Committee on the Coast Guard. The hearings will go on for the greater part of the month or more and are the Government's first long look at a situation which threatens the lives of all seamen and boatmen. These hearings did not just happen. They are the result of an intensive effort over the past several years by the SIU and other maritime unions to convince legislative leaders that the Coast Guard's f^lures can no longer be ignored. Thanks to the cooperation of concerned Congressmen we can now present our case. And it's a strong one. Our testimony and that of other unions is backed by months of research and first-hand interviews. It relies on well-documented evidence of the Coast Guard's lax and haphazard procedures. Stories of accidents at sea that could have been prevented by stricter or dif­ ferent Coast Guard policies have filled the pages of the Log. Through the hearings we hope to gain wider recognition of the seriousness of this issue. Our first concern is to protect the lives of our brothers. Shipboard health and safety demands national reaction for the sake of American seamen and boatmen alone, but it also deserves attention on environmental and labor policy grounds. Excessive overtime and other harmful shipboard conditions risk accidents such as oil spills which can take their toll both in human life and environmental damage. Accidents have occurred in some cases because of the Coast Guard's policy of allowing unmanned engine rooms. This decision to reduce shipboard jobs was made without consulting the unions. It shows a complete disregard for our safety and our collective bargaining rights. We have worked long and hard for a chance to speak out on problems like these. We will be reporting on our actual testimony in upcoming issues of the Log and after that on our continuing fight to put it to work. Our goal is an all-out Congressional investigation of Coast Guard practices and new legislation to end their irresponsible treatment of the American sea­ man and boatman. James Smith Added to Fleet The SlU-contracted company, Crescent Towing and Salvage of New Orleans, has added a new tug to its fleet and new jobs for SIU Boatmen. The James Smith, a recon­ verted 1850 hp. harbor tug, was recently acquired by Crescent Towing from the Penn Central Railroad and got its first SIU crew on Apr. 25. She was reconverted from 1200 hp in 1971 at the Main Iron Works in Houma, La. Her gross tonnage is 252 tons; net tonnage, 171 tons. She measures 98.4 ft. in ; ..iiiiW! SIU crews work in tandem in the New Orleans harbor as the James E. Smith, a new addition to the SlU-contracted company Crescent Towing and Salvage, brings in the SlU-contracted deep sea vessel Jeff Davis (Waterman), length, 26.2 ft. in breath and has a The James Smith carries a and two deckhands and works the draft of 13.6 ft. crew of one captain, one engineer New Orleans harbor. 'SIU' Little League Team Is First in Puerto Rico Championship Recently the "SIU" Little League baseb£[ll team of Puerta de Tierra, sponsored by the SIU of Puerto Rico, placed first in the Puerto Rico Championship after beating the Goya team 15-0. The "SIU" Little League champions have an outstan ding record including two no-hitters pitched by Jorge Luis Rodriguez. Later this month the "SIU" team will fly to Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic to compete in the Caribe Little League Tournament. The boys standing from left to right are* Rafael Santos manager; Jaime Caruajal; Pablo Rodriguez; Antonio Joanet; Nicholas Rodriguez, Samdriel Serrano; Jose D. Cruz Lopez; Gerado Ramos; Jose A Soto and Genaro Bonefont, Sn, coach. Kneeling left to right are the folowing boys: Jorge L, Rodriguez; Carlos Suarez; Genaro Bonefont; Tomas Marcano; Rey de Garcia, and Cinibal Diaz. , The two unidentified girls are the mascots, of the team. June 1977 / LOG / 7 I- �SlU Member for 20 Years The Lakes Picture Jimmy Logan Prepares For Chief Engineer s Test Frankfort j j j r r ; The Arnold Transit Co. which operates 7 SlU-contracted ferry boats running j between St. Ignace on Michigan's Upper Peninsula and Mackinac Island has ^ taken over the Straits Transit Co. The Straits Transit Co. operates a ferry serv- | ice between Mackinac City and Mackinac Island during the tourist season. • Seamen on the former Straits Transit boats will become part of the SIU bargain- : ing unit under the recognition clause of the SIU contract with Arnold. The ) Arnr»1H Line T inc has tiQC a a htctr»r\/ ftr\lnn Kofl18*78 while Straits Cti-oilc Transit mroticit II;QC ocf'jK- J Arnold history going back fr» to 1878, was estab­ lished in 1958. s Buffalo Once again plans are in the air for an ail-American canal linking Lake Erie and Lake Ontario. Congressmen from Western New York State presented the idea in Washington and in May the House of Representatives authorized $1.5 million for the Army Corps of Engineers to study the possibility. The study will also explore building a U.S. controlled waterway between the Atlantic Ocean and the Great Lakes. This route would take ships up the Hudson River and across a rebuilt Erie Canal to Buffalo or across the Erie I Canal to the Oswego Canal to Lake Ontario. The Senate has not yet approved f j the study. I r Supporters say that the Welland Canal in Canada which links the two lakes i I may not be able to cope with increased Lakes traffic in the coming years. Other i I reasons are: the political situation in Ouebec and the possibility of increased | ) tolls on the St. Lawrence seaway, energy conservation, and interest in owning j j and operating an ail-American modern waterway from the Great Lakes to the j 5 Atlantic Ocean. Residents of Western New York State which has been hit by t \ high unemployment also favor the plan which would create hundreds of jobs r i for several years, especially in the Buffalo area. ' Alpena i The SlU-conlracted Huron Cement Co. Lakes fleet won an award from the r National Safety Council's Marine Section on June 9. The fleet took top honors : in the self-unloader category for injury-free operations. Cleveland The J. F. Schoellkopf (Erie Sand) laid up in Lorrain for the first week in June due to cable getting caught in the propellor. ^ j r r i ) ] i j j t r I I j j I i\ SIIIPPIXC The water level on the Great Lakes is dropping—hurting the shipping business. Already, Lakes freighters are carrying less cargo in order to pass through the Detroit and St. Clair Rivers and the Soo Canal and St. Mary's River. The | problem is caused by the drought last summer and the snowless winter which j affected the rivers that feed the Lakes-.-According to the Chicago Tribune, there j is evidence that water levels run in seven-year cycles, and the Great Lakes is j moving out of a high-water phase into a low-water one. J The low water level will mean millions of dollars lost for Lakes steamship j companies. For most ships, the Chicago Tribune estimates, every one-inch : drop in the water level means 100 tons less cargo. More trips at higher expense ) will be needed to carry the regular amount oFCarg^T. 1hWe»D~^oit. andSf^Clalr ) Rivers, for example, ships usually can carry a draft of 28 feet. However, by • early June, the maximum in the Detroit and St. Clair Rivers was already down j by a fool to 27 feet and even lower in the Soo Canal. In theory, many Lakes j ships can load up to a draft of 30 feet. j >lt » IS iS i He got his original set of Coast Guard papers on his 16th birthday. A few days later he was at the old SIU hall on Beaver St. in downtown Man­ hattan looking for a job. A few days after that, he was on his first ship, a well traveled Liberty, sailing as wiper. The year was 1949. Next month, if everything goes al­ right for him, Jimmy Logan, now 43 years of age, will again be looking for a job—but this time it will be a chief engineer's job. Right now, Logan is studying hard at the MEBA District 2 School of Marine Engineering and Navigation in Brook­ lyn, N.Y. in preparation for his upcom­ ing Coast Guard exam. He predicts it will not be an easy test, remarking, "I know 15 guys who took their master's exam last month and only one of them passed." "Even if I don't pass the first time," he continued, "there's always another day, another test." One way or the other, Jimmy Logan, a native New Yorker now living in Daytona, Fla., is a success story. He dropped out of school at 15 to go to sea. For the next 20 years, he shipped with the SIU in the engine de­ partment accumulating a lot of exper­ ience and learning the business of the blackgang. Grabbed Opportunity In 1969, he recalls, "the SIU gave me the opportunity to get a license through the Engineering School here in Brooklyn, and I grabbed it," Brother Logan got his original sec­ ond assistant engineer's license that year. In 1974, he upgraded to first as­ sistant engineer. Now a member of Marine Engineer Beneficial Association District 2, with a retired SIU book, he is close to getting his chief's license for steam engines. When he takes his exam he will have quite a cheering section, in particular, his wife Jo Ann and his. four children. Cheering loudest of all, though, will probably be his big brother, William, who had already gone this route. In fact, William Logan, 45, also sail­ ing now with District 2, was the first SIU member to get a chief's license for both steam and diesel powered ships. Looking back at bis sailing career, Jimmy Logan has one regret—that he didn't upgrade sooner. He says, "I hear guys talking about upgrading all the time, but I know very few of them that actually follow through on it. I was the same way, hut then in 1969,1 made up my mind to try and see how far I could go." Brother Logan has visited the Lundeberg School on several occasions, and remarks, "I am extremely impressed with the facilities there, as well as the opportunities it provides SIU mem­ bers." . Logan also has some advice for young SIU members just starting out. He says, "the opportunity for advance­ ment is available and accessible to SIU members at the Lundeberg School. There's no reason why every member can't take advantage of these opportu­ nities." Before coming to the Engineering and Navigation School just across the street from the SIU hall in Brooklyn, Logan was first assistant engineer on the tanker, Arnerican Heritage. He says he would like to return to the Heritage, but this time as a chief engineer. We wish him luck. i SIU old-timers who worked aboard the Great Lakes passenger steamer, j South American will be sad to know that the vessel may be sold for scrap, ii t Right now she is tied up to a dock on the Delaware River in Camden, N. J. The ) I current owner, the South Jersey Port Corporation, is looking for a buyer. The | port agency took her over when the last owner. Ships Inc., defaulted on its lease J 1 with the port. If no one steps forward by mid-June, the vessel will be scrapped. i i i i i 1 The Lakes Carrier Association reports that shipments of bulk commodities on the Great Lakes fell in April 1977 compared to April of last year. Ship­ ments of iron ore and coal also slipped. The Maritime Administration has approved in principle a construction loan and mortgage insurance to help finance the Belle-River for Armstrong Steam­ ship Co. in New York City. The SlU-contracted Belle River is a 63,000 dwt self-unloading Great Lakes bulk carrier. Armstrong, a new wholly owned sub­ sidiary of American Steamship Co., expects delivery of the $42.8 million ship j about Aug. 1 from Bay Shipbuilding Corp., Sturgeon Bay, Wis. ^ 8 / LOG / June 1977 You distinctly said "your free time is your own." �House OKs Porpoise Quota for Tuna Fleet The embattled U.S. tuna fishing in­ dustry, which employs nearly 30,000 American workers, can finally see a light at the end of the tunnel in its year­ long fight to settle the heated porpoise mortality controversy. The breakthrough came earlier this month when the House of Representa­ tives passed a bill setting a quota of 69,000 porpoise that may be taken in­ cidental to tuna fishing this year, and a slightly higher quota for 1978. Earlier this year, the National Marine and Fish­ eries Service set a mortality quota of 59,050 porpoise, which the tuna in­ dustry opposed as "unrealistically low." Rep. John Murphy (D-N.Y.), who sponsored the bill in the House, ex­ pressed confidenee that the bill would also pass in the Senate and eventually be signed into law by President Carter. The bill itself is an attempt to achieve an equitable compromise on the por­ poise question between the tuna indus­ try and environmental groups. The SlU has been in the forefront of the fight to get a reasonable porpoise mortality quota. In addition to raising the porpoise kill quotas for this year, the bill also provides for a Government observer to be placed on eaeh of the U.S. tuna fleet's 140 purse seiners to monitor the eatch. The bill also calls for a tine of $32 a porpoise to be levied on boat owners who exeeed their quotas. The $32 tine provision, which indus­ try officials term "harsh," was not a part of the original Murphy bill, but was introdueed as an amendment to the bill by Rep. Paul McCloskey (R-Calif.). In the meantime, the West Coast tuna fleet, which was laid up for three Legal Aid In the event that any SIU members have legal problems in the various ports, a list of attorneys whom they can consult is being published. The mem­ ber need not choose the recommended attorneys and this list is intended only for informational purposes: The following is a list of recom­ mended attorneys throughout the United States: NEW YORK, N.Y.—Schulman, Abarbanel & Schlesinger 350 Fifth Avenue New York, N.Y. 10001 Tele. #(212) 279-9200 BALTIMORE, MD.—Kaplan, Heyman, Greenberg, Engelman «& Belgrad Sun Life Building Charles & Redwood Streets Baltimore, Maryland 21201 ; Tele. #(301) 539-6967 NEW ORLEANS, LA.—Dodd, Barker, Boudreaux, Lamy & Gardner 1400 Richards Building 837 Gravier Street New Orleans, Louisiana 70112 Tele. #(504) 586-9395 HOUSTON, TEX.—Combs, Archer & Peterson Americana Building . 811 Dall^ Street Houston, Texas 77002 Tele. #(713) 659-4455 MOBILE, ALA.—Simon & Wood 1010 Van Antwerp Building Mobile, Alabama 36602 ; Tele. #(205)433-4904 months earlier this year, remains at sea this month trying to make up for lost time. The fleet set out for the Pacific fishing grounds in early May to demon­ strate their support for the Murphy measure. Some of the boats have already brought back their first catches, which in turn is helping to normalize condi­ tions at U.S. canneries in California and Puerto Rico. Many of the 2,500 plus eannery workers, who had been laid off because of a lack of incoming tuna, have been called back to their jobs. In addition, the canneries themselves, which had cut back to four-day or other shorter work schedules, are resuming regular operations. The eanneries also got some good news this month from the National Ma­ rine and Fisheries Service. The NMFS announced that it was extending until Aug. 1, 1977 the effective date of an embargo on imported yellowfin tuna which is not caught in compliance with U.S. marine mammal regulations. A spokesman for the Government agency said that the extension was granted "to insure the continuous flow of tuna into the country." It is uncertain if the industry's prob­ lems earlier this year will cause a jump in the retail cost of tuna to American consumers. However, an official of the Tuna Research Foundation predicted last month that consumers would see a price boost "of a minimum of 5 cents a can and a maximum of 20 cents a can" by the end of the summer. Tuna industry officials claim that their three-month layoff cost the fleet more than $30 million, while the can­ neries claim a four-month loss of $60 million. LOS ANGELES, CALIF.—Bodle, Fogel, Julber, Reinhardt & Rothschild 5900 Wilshire Boulevard Los Angeles, Calif. 90036 Tele. #(213) 937-6250 SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF.— Jennings, Gartland & Tilly Crocker Plaza 1 Post Street, Suite 2600 San Francisco, Calif. 94104 Tele. #(415) 781-1854 SEATTLE, WASH.—Vance, Davies, Roberts, Reid & Anderson 100 West Harrison Plaza Seattle, Washington 98119 Tele. #(206) 285-3610 TAMPA, FLA.—Hamilton, Douglas & Bennett 101 East Kennedy Boulevard Tampa, Florida 33602 Tele. #(813) 223-3991 DETROIT, MICH.—Victor G. Hanson 19268 Grand River Avenue Detroit, Michigan 48822 Tele. #(313) 532-1220 FALL RIVER, MASS.—Patrick H. Harrington 56 N. Main Street, Bennett Bldg. Fall River, Mass. 02720 Tele. #(617) 676-8206 CHICAGO, ILL.—Katz & Friedman 7 South Dearborn Street Chicago, 111. 60603 Tele. #(312)263-6330 ST. LOUIS, MO.—Gruenberg & Sounders 721 Olive Street St. Louis, Missouri 63101 ' Tele. #(314) 231-7440 MARITIME AUTHORIZATION The Senate has passed and sent to the House S.1019, to authorize funds for maritime programs for fiscal year 1978 and 1979. The total amount is $551,774,000. Of that, $135 million is to be used for construction differential subsidy, to assist U.S. shipyards in building and selling commercial ships at prices equivalent to foreign shipyards. This will fund seven ships, with the $100 million left over from previous years. Another $372.1 million is earmarked for operating differential subsidy, and $20.7 million for research and development, to reduce shipbuilding and oper­ ating costs. $14.6 million is authorized for operation of Kings Point Maritime Academy and $4.1 for subsistence allowance to students at State maritime schools. The bill would also create a new post of Assistant Secretary of Commerce, who would act as principal advisor on Congressional relations. A similar bill was reported out of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee, but has not come to the floor for a vote. CARGO PREFERENCE Hearings are continuing in the House Merciiant Marine Subcommittee on H.R. 1037, to guarantee a percentage of oil import cargo for U.S.-flag ships. The maritime industry has long urged that such legislation be passed, not only to provide jobs for Seamen, but also for national security and economic reasons. In December, 1974, a similar bill passed both houses, but was vetoed by President Ford. TANKER SAFETY A tanker safety bill, introduced in February by Senator Warren Magnuson (D-Wash.) was passed in the Senate by voice vote on May 26. The bill imposes stricter regulations on both foreign and domestic tankers using U.S. ports. A large number of tanker accidents involving oil spills in U.S. waters by flag-of-convenience ships aroused public concern and prompted support for the bill when it came to the Senate floor. TUNA-PORPOISE BILL The House passed a compromise bill this month setting annual quotas for taking of porpoise during tuna fishing operations. The bill, H.R. 6970, had been introduced by Rep. John Murphy (D-N.Y.) to provide time for the gov­ ernment to compile data on porpoise and improved fishing techniques. In its final form, it allowed 10,000 fewer porpoise to be killed or injured than Murphy had proposed—68,910 per year. The 1972 Marine Mammal Protection Act had required the Commerce Department to determine the number of porpoise which swim in the world's oceans and how many could be killed or injured without endangering the species. A U.S. district court decided, in May 1976, that the Commerce Depart­ ment had not developed the data and therefore that the tuna fishermen would not be permitted to fish "on porpoise" with their purse seine nets. Tuna schools are sighted by the presence of air-breathing porpoise that travel with them, and for several years, American tuna fishermen have used fine-mesh nets and special fishing techniques designed to reduce taking of porpoise. SPAD is the union's separate segregated political fund. It solicits and accepts only voluntary contributions. It engages in political activities and makes con­ tributions to candidates. A member may voluntarily contribute as he sees fit or make no contribution without fear of reprisal. Seafarers are urged to contribute to SPAD. It is the way to have your voice heard and to keep your union effective in the fight for legislation to protect the security of every Seafarer and his family. A copy of our report h "trd with the Federal Election Commission and is available for purchase from the Federal Election Commissian, Washington, D.C. June 1977 / LOG / 9 �/ Bosun Daniel Gardiner adjusts the gangway. The SS Sharon waits for a load of coal at the B&O coal dock in Toledo, Ohio. Lloyd Shaw, oiler, poses for a photo in the engine room. SS Sharon—A Lady With a Loyal Following I Most of the crew on the Sharon gives to SPAD. Here, Joe Arle, fireman, shows $100 worth of SPAD receipts. OS Robert Lewis went on the Sharon after grad­ uating from the Lundeberg School last October He plans to upgrade to AB. 10 / LOG/June 1977 n the April 1953 engine room log of the S.S. Sharon, along with figures showing propellor revolutions and fuel consumption, there is a list of ports of call—Bremerhaven, Bos­ ton, Houston and Galveston. It's a long way from Bremerhaven to the B&O coal dock in Toledo, Ohio, but the S.S. Sharon sailed around the world before settling down into hauling coal on the Great Lakes. Originally a salt water tanker built in 1945, the Sharon was converted to a self-unloader for the Lakes trade in 1957. Now she is owned by the American Steamship Co. and crewed by SIU Lakers. Many of the Lakers return to the Sharon year after year. For example, Jim Henri, the oiler, has worked on board for 18 seasons. As Gene Koss, oiler, put it, "The chow is good so we stick around." Second Cook Ed Brown had an explanation, "You know who you are cooking for, so you are careful. In a restaurant, you don't put in that personal touch." According to the crew, the Sharon can run 17 miles per hour and holds Second Cook Ed Brown quit working in restaurants to the cargo from 200 rail cars of coal. out with the SIU. "The pay is better here," he noted. Dewey Sack, conveyorman (I.) and Henry Schultz, gateman, take fuel oil on board in Toledo. AB Clifford Cadreau is glad he went through the Alcoholic Rehabilitation Program at Piney Point. "My shipmates are glad I quit too," he says. Now instead of getting drunk while calling at a port, he brings along a CB radio. "People who are interested in ships come down and show you around their town.'.I'm having a better time." �Cadets from the Kings Point Merchant Marine Academy provided a colorful highlight of the New York Maritime Day festivities. SlU Patrolman Trevor Robertson took part in the Seamens Memorial Service held aboard the C. A. Thayer in the port of San Francisco. Maritime Day memorial services in the port of New York were held in the Seaman's Church Institute Chapel. Shown during a Maritime Day get together in the port of Yokohama, Japan are (I. to r.): SlU members Julio Ruiz and Lenny Zintz; SlU Yokohama port agent Frank Boyne; Roger Koner, manager of the United Seamens Service there; Captain Gerald Dyer of the Military Sealift Command, and SlU Brother Huyett Hoban. Senator Daniel K. Inouye (D-Hawaii), chairman of the Senate SubCommittee on Merchant Marine and Tourism, spoke at the Washington, D.C. ceremonies. Americans Pay Tribute to Seamen on Maritime Day From the port of New York to the port of San Francisco and be­ yond to the port of Yokohama, SIU members joined leaders of the maritime industry and Government on May 23 in commemora- tion of National Maritime Day. The mood was both proud and somber as honor was paid in all ports to the men and women who are now part of the U.S. merchant marine and to those who have died in its service. "Those who serve in the mer­ chant marine have the spirit, the character and devotion to duty that have made our nation strong. free and prosperous," President Carter announced in his annual Maritime Day proclamation. The spirit of his words was car­ ried in the many speeches, proces­ sions and memorial observances which took place that day as Americans remembered the past and rededicated themselves to the future strength of the nation's merchant fleet. Maritime Day, celebrated on Mar. 13 in the port of New Orleans, included from left; SIU port agent Buck Stephens; Congresswoman Lindy Boggs (D-La.): Rev. Donald F. Grady, S.J.,director Apostleship of the Sea, and SIU pensioner Tony Conti. HLS trainees and upgraders came up from Piney Point, Md. to attend the ceremonies in Washington, D.C. George McCartney, SIU port agent for New York, (center) is shown here flanked by other participants in New York's Maritime Day program. On his far left is NMU Secy/Trea's. Mel Barisic and next to him is,Congressman John Murphy (D-NY), chairman of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee. On McCartney's right are Frank Braynard, Director of Operation Sail, 1-976, and Captain Herman Fritzke of the Atlantic Area Military Sealift Command. June 1977 / LOG / 11 �' • •'••• ".i The SlU-manned Vantage Horizon loading grain for Russia. The Ogden Wabash is one of a number of Ogden Marine ships that made runs to Ttussia. U.S.-USSR It Means More Cargo for U.S,-Flag Vessels This is the twelfth in a series of articles tvhich the Seafarers Log is publishing to explain how various factors affect the jobs and job security of SW members. It can be ihe biggest, most modern merchant ship in the world, but if there is no cargo to fill its holds, the ship is as useless as a priest in hell. There's no two ways about it—cargo is the name of the game in merchant shipping today. With it, ships can sail and turn a profit; without it, ships lie idle, more a burden to their owners than an asset. The SIU recognizes this basic point of maritime life. In fact, the major thrust of the SIU's political action programs is aimed at, first, protecting the U.S. merchant fleet's existing cargo sources, and second, generating new cargo sources to insure continued employment for American-flag ships. The U.S. fleet does haye guaranteed sources of cargo, such as domestic waterborne commerce protected by the Jones Act, military cargoes and more, but these cargoes alone cannot support the fleet's needs. In addition, U.S.-flag companies compete on a daily basis in the open market for cargoes gener­ ated by America's foreign commerce. However, with communist bloc, state owned fleets and cutrate, third-flag carriers dominating this trade, U.S. companies are at a big disadvantage in this area. Statistics bear this out, since U.S.-flag vessels carry only approximately six percent of America's total foreign commerce. The simple fact is that the constant fight for new cargoes is a tough uphill battle, but not an impos­ sible one. The SIU proved that point five years ago when we succeeded in pressuring the government to sign a bilateral shipping agreement with Russia to cover U.S. grain movement to the USSR. This particular agreement, which is still in effect today, was one of the most important vic­ tories ever won by U.S. maritime for a number of reasons. First, the bilateral agreement in itself, set a national precedent. This was the first, and re- The SlU-manned Overseas Alice awaiting turn to load grain in -the Gulf for delivery to USSR, sian ships, and the rest to other carriers. mains, the only such shipping agreement between the U.S. and its trading partners on the books today. In addition, the fact that such an agreement exists, and is working, creates the possibility that we may be able to get the government to negotiate similar agreements with other major trading partners. However, the most important thing the U.S.USSR shipping agreement did for the U.S. fleet was to provide the American tanker industry with an important new source of cargo during some very difficult tirhes. At the time, significant num­ bers of U.S. tankers were in layup due to a general slump in the world tanker market. The new grain cargoes brought these vessels out of layup, and consequently provided hundreds of jobs to Ameri­ can seamen who would otherwise have been unemployed. There Have Been Problems The original U.S.-USSR agreement, signed in 1972, provided that all grain cargoes moving from the U.S. to Russia would be allocated fairly and evenly—one third to U.S. ships, one third to Rus- The SlU-contracted Montpelier Victory has made-several trips to Soviet Union with grain. \ 12 / LOG / June 1977 However, there has always been a number of problems in trying to enforce the one third rule. U.S. ships, until recently, were not receiving their rightful one third share. This was due to a number of schemes initiated by the Russians to get around the use of U.S. ships in the grain trade.. The mot serious rift in ihe agreement occurred in August 1976, when the Russians set "con­ ditions," such as demanding delivery of grain in dry bulk vessels at a time when no U.S.-flag dry bulk ships were available, that completely negated U.S. ship movements in the grain trade for that month and the next. In addition, the Russians demanded deliveries from off-beat routes such as the U.S. Pacific Coast to the Baltic Sea, and the U.S. Gulf Coast to Siberian ports instead of the other way around. To fight back, at that time, the SIU helped organize a series of demonstrations at which hun­ dreds of American seamen marched in front of Federal buildings from coast to coast to protest the situatiofi. These demonstrations were a big success be­ cause American ships got their one third share for the next few months. The demonstrations also prompted the Maritime Administration to straighten out the grain agreement once and for all. The talks finally ended last April, with U.S. maritime winning another important victory. The new agreement includes a plan to make up an estimated 1.2 million tons of grain due U.S.-flag vessels under 1975 and 1976 agreements but not allocated them This, of course, means mof-e jsailings for U.S. ships and more jobs for U.S. seamen. No doubt there may continue to be problems in enforcing the U.S.-USSR bilateral shipping agree­ ment. But the fact remains that the agreement is worth fighting for because it provides an important cargo source for U.S.-flag tankers. And after all— cargo is what it's all about. �a From Memphis—St, Paul—Riffsburgh/Sweep' Rivers St. Louis—As reported in last month's Logy the SIU has recently heen conducting special servicing swings on the inland waterways. Two-man teams of SIU representa­ tives visit all the boats in a given area in hrder to acquaint SIU Boatmen with the many new pro­ grams and goals which the Union has established since the merger of the SIU and IBU nine months Above is a view of the tow of ammonia barges being pushed by the National Progress (National Marine Service) on the Illinois Waterway near Peoria, III. The crew of the National Progress is SIU from top to bottom. The galley provided an ideal place for them to meet with St. Louis Port Agent Mike Worley (back to camera) and SIU Rep. Dave LeBarron (1.). The crewmembers are (1. to r.); Mike Tierney, refrigeration technician trainee: Ed Henleben, mate; George Warren, engineer; Edward Stringfellow, refrigeration technician: Karl Watts, captain; Dave Marotta, deckhand—an HLSS graduate; and Michael Arendt, deckhand—an HLSS graduate. The latest two-week servicing swing was headquartered at St. Louis, Mo. However, because of the wide area served by this port, the three SIU servicing teams spent almost the entire time on the road. A large map in the St. Louis Hall was used to keep track of more than 50 boats which were spread out over 3,600 miles of inland waterways, including the Mississippi, Ohio, Illinois, Ten­ nessee, Cumberland, and Green Rivers. To meet the boats, SIU representatives traveled to such distant ports as Pittsburgh, Fa., Chicago, 111., Memphis, Tenn., and St. Paul, Minn. The servicing swing on the rivers was an important learning experience for both SIU Boatmen and Union representatives. The members were able to get answers to their questions concerning the Union, and SIU representatives received from the membership many good suggestions for the Union's future. \ Deckhand Bob Vinson ties up the M/V Dan Hogan (American Barge Line) at Cairo, III. The SlU-contracted boat Frank Rader (Inland Tugs) pushes a tow of barges past Cairo, Ohio Rivers meet. where the Mississippi and -: Ill )f-'i ago. : • '.X - Hi. Continued on next page June 1977 / LOG / 13 �Continued from preceding page Left Photo: On the Frank Rader (I. to r.): John Hughes, deckhand; Ron Roth, deckhand—an HLSS graduate; Jim Taylor, engineer; and Jerome Pellegal, lead deckhand, find a moment to relax. Center Photo: On the Frank Rader, Leadman Jim Strong (I.) and Deckhand Karl McHane drop off a tow. Right Photo: Going over the Seafarers Welfare Plan on board the Dan Hogan are (clockwise from far left): Clarence Taylor, cook; Leo Geiser, engineer;; and, SlU Rep. Ed Morris. 23 River Boatmen Attend Educational Conference There was a, free and frank ex­ change of opinions at the Rivermen's Educational Conference held May 31-June 5,1977 at the Harry Lundeberg School in Piney Point, Md. Twenty-three Boatmen from five Mississippi River towing companies attended, along with SIU officials. The meetings helped the Union officials learn firsthand about the particular problems of members who work on the Mississippi River sys­ tem. At the same time, the Boatmen learned how, since the merger, the Union could bring them better wages, job security and fringe benefits. "Call your Union hall every time you have a problem," the delegates were told. Throughout each day there were talks on labor history, the economics of the towing industry and rundowns of the Union's Pension, Welfare and Vacation Plans, the Lundeberg School and the standardized contract. By the time the week ended, the Boatmen knew how the Union was working for them. They understood how the Union Plans give them a life­ time of security, free from the worry that a sickness in the family would put them in debt or that they would go hungry in their old age. Tom Williams, a lead deckhand with Inland Tugs, decided to come back to Piney Point to study for en­ gine room work. William Gaines, a deckhand for Ozark Marine, noted that "Most people feel they don't have control over their own lives or the world around them, but the Union working for us in Washington changes this. It is the most powerful aspect of the Union's activity." The delegates resolved to bring their briefcases of material back to their boats, where they would help the brothers and sisters on the river understand the Union's policies. Delegates to the River Boatmen's Educational Conference posed for a photo in the lobby of the AFL-CIO building in Washington, D.C. In the front row (I. to r.) are: Jerry Gifford; Earl McKnight; Tom Williams; Randy Holmes; William Stubblefield; Tim Hagen; William Gaines, and Randy Crosby. Standing in the rear are (I. to r.): SIU Rep. Lou Guarino; Clayton Duggan; John Skabo; HLSS Vice-President Mike Sacco; Robert Wallace; Charles Robertson; Karl Watts; Ronnie Campbell; Lyie Parish; SIU Rep. Carl Peth; Duane Embrey; Bob Sells; John Varner; Gary Shedron; George Mentel; William Mitchell; Gerald Suedemeyer; SIU Rep. Don Tillman, and SIU Rep. Tony Aronica. SIU Inland Coordinator Chuck Mollard explained how a Boatman's pen­ sion depends upon the amount of money his company contributes to the pension fund. 14 / LOG / June 1977 Getting sworn in with his "A" book, Boatman Randy Crosby (r.) repeats the SIU pledge after Union Vice President Paul Drozak, .. I will look upon every, member as my brother." Crosby is a deckhand with American Barge Line. Tom Cranford, director of the SIU Claims Department, answered any questions the delegates had about applying for benefits. �"il "Take a lesson from union history," HLSS Vice President Mike Sacco said. "It's been a long hard struggle and we have to work together to pro­ tect our gains." At the Conference, several of the rivermen received their "A" books. Here, HLSS Vice President Mike Sacco (far left) swears in (I. to r.): Jerry Gifford, a chief engineer with Inland Tugs; Randy Holmes, a deckhand with American Barge Line; Ronnie Campbell, a lead deckhand with American Barge Line; Orby Clayton, a mate-utility with Orgulf; and Robert Wallace, a cook with American Barge Line.' At the Transportation Institute in Washington, D.C., delegates from the Mississippi River system heard researcher Richard Saul go over the economics of their industry. He explained how Tl speaks for the inland towing and deep sea companies in Washington, by providing the public with information and statistics on the American maritime industry. Brother Gary Shedron, a deckhand with Inland Tugs, said that his ques­ tions about the Union had been an­ swered at the Conference. "I've ben­ efited and I'm ready to go back on the boats and help other people benefit from this information," he coneluded. Continued on next page ''rNvi":,'''I k wy-ti • : > p 1 • At the final wrap-up of the confer­ ence, Charles Robertson, a mate with Orgulf, stated, "I'm impressed with the service the Union gives the mem­ bers. Before, I knew little about it, so I must say that it's been a pleasure;". While touring the Lundeberg School, Boatmen from the rivers watched the trainees learn how to make up a tow. June 1977 / LOG / 15 V]. M i �Continued from preceding page /; i • .--w:;":- ^L u r^iroiH Simf T learned how political activity protected their job security, many decided to donate to SPAD. Left Photo: Duane "River Red" Embrey (I.) and graduated from the HLSS several years ago, show their SPAD receipts. Both men are utility tankermen with National Marine. Center Photon®' ^ i' Point Port Agent George Costango (r.). Right Photo: At the Marine, are told ho: meZ!.il'unil'p?^em W . ^ Tiiwii TMI"" .-fr^STla ^ ^ |||[[^J'i |l ^ t- ' ' , <' - LaB Photo: Delegates discuss the films on labor history and the history of the SlU, Right Photo: Boatmen look over the full scale ship's engine room console sTudv an^lelnlt P?ney S " " ® '^P'P®'' 'eameranTboatmrto At the Piney Point Hiring Halk delegates dot a rundown on shipping procedures for naw job openings on the inland waters. They learned that the I^er fo'vino ^he more we .work together to'enforce ah plisio^rof Ih^e contract, the Boatmen were told, the stronger the Union will be. 16 / LOG / June 1977 �PRESIDENT Paul Hall SECRETARY-TREASURER Joe DiGiorgio EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Fraftk Drozak VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard Lindsey Williams Cal Tanner Paul Drozak HEADQUARTERS 675 4 Bklyn. 11232 (212) HY 9-6600 800 N. 2 Awt. 49707 (517) EL 4-3616 ALPENA, Mkh BALTIMORE, Md. 1216 E. Baltimore St. 21202 (301) EA 7-4900 BOSTON, Mass 215 Essex St. 02111 (617) 482-4716 BUFFALO, N.Y 290 Franklin St. 14202 (716) TL 3-9259 CHICAGO, III.. .9383 S. Ewing Ave. 60617 (312) SA 1-0733 CLEVELAND, Ohio 1290 Old River Rd. 44113 (216) MA 1-5450 DETROIT, Mkb. 10225 W. Jefferson Ave. 48218 (313) VI3-4741 DULUTH, Minn 2014 W. 3 St. 55806 (218) RA 2-4110 FRANKFORT, Mich P.O. Box D 415 Main St. 49635 (616) 352-4441 HOUSTON, Tex 5804 Canal St. 77011 (713) WA 8-3207 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. 3315 Liberty St. 32206 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY, NJ. 99 Montgomery St. 07302 (201) HE 5-9424 MOBILE, Ala. IS. Lawrence St. 36602 (205) HE 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS, La. 630 Jackson Ave. 70130 (504) 529-7546 NORFOLK, Va 115 3 St. 23510 (804) 622-1892 PADUCAH, Ky 225 S. 7 St. 42001 (502)443-2493 PHILADELPHIA, Pa.. .2604 S. 4 St. 19148 (215) DE 6-3818 PINEY POINT, Md. St. Mary's County 20674 (301) 994-0010 PORT ARTHUR, Tex 534 9 Ave. 77640 (713) 983-1679 SAN FRANCISCO, CaUf. 1311 Mission St. 94103 (415) 626-6793 SANTURCE, P. R. 1313 Fernandez Juncos, Stop 20 00909 (809) 724-2848 SEATTLE, Wash 2505 1 Ave. 98121 (206) MA 3-4334 ST. LOUIS, Mo.. .4581 Gravois Ave. 63116 (314) 752-6500 TAMPA, Fla. . 2610 W. Kennedy Blvd. 33609 (813) 870-1601 TOLEDO, Ohio 935 Summit St. 43604 (419) 248-3691 WILMINGTON, Calif. 510 N.Broad St. 90744 (213)549-4000 YOKOHAMA, Japan Yokohama Port P.O. P.O. Box 429 5-6 Nihon Ohdori Naka-Ku 231-91 201-7935 Shipping remained from good to excellent^t most deep sea SIU ports last month as 1,234 Seafarers, 848 of them full book members, found jobs on SlU-contracted ships. This number reflects an increase of more than 100 jobs shipped over the same period last year. Seafarers can expect good shipping in all areas for the foreseeable future. Dispatchers Report lor Deep Sea MAY 1-31, 1977 Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals "TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 7 90 9 12 16 78 23 26 16 50 12 68 0 2 435 3 9 3 2 1 2 0 12 1 1 1 3 1 5 0 1 45 0 6 0 0 1 0 0 0 3 0 1 0 0 6 0 0 17 Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans •. ... Jacksonville San l-rancisco . . . :. ... . . . ;.v..rr^v.. Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals 4 63 18 21 12 8 13 50 26 17 6 46 12 62 0 2 360 4 30 6 6 3 5 0 31 3 3 0 6 6 15 2 0 120 ""REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C 0 4 0 0 1 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 9 0 0 17 10 155 12 48 21 13 36 121 41 61 27 57 15 125 0 3 745 3 10 1 5 6 1 2 15 1 3 4 5 2 7 0 1 66 1 5 0 '1 2 0 0 1 3 1 1 0 0 4 0 0 19 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 1 0 2 0 2 0 0 8 4 124 10 38 21 6 27 98 37 45 18 40 12 82 0 0 562 3 29 3 10 7 2 2 17 4 8 4 8 2 13 0 0 112 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 4 0 0 12 1 8 0 4 0 0 1 21 2 1 3 0 2 1 0 26 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 3 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 1 71 10 15 8 6 12 67 20 27 7 36 12 33 0 0 325 1 20 5 3 3 3 2 8 2 4 4 11 3 11 0 0 80 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 3 1 0 1 0 6 0 0 13 0 55 8 20 7 4 9 46 16 25 2 30 5 54 0 0 281 0 29 5 3 3 5 4 18 3 6 3 13 3 12 7 2 116 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 2 45 7 10 6 1 8 42 11 90 3 14 6 21 1 1 198 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 3 0 2 4 0 15 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 47 8 16 5 2 2 34 18 16 1 20 6 27 1 3 207 0 20 4 8 1 0 2 15 5 9 2 7 5 11 • 11 0 100 0 0 1 1 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 12 0 7 0 0 25 2 63 13 21 16 2 20 58 17 32 7 14 9 62 0 1 337 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 2 53 6 26 12 3 22 59 19 35 7 19 14 25 0 2 304 4 129 20 45 17 3 13 63 27 44 17 36 12 47 1 3 481 11 112 1 7 2 1 0 1 1 5 3 6 0 42 0 0 192 1,948 848 336 50 1.153 450 121 *"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. "•"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. 685 226 Totals All Deuartrnents . . . . 0 5 7 42 13 17 2 10 16 0 195 1 88 16 24 7 4 9 45 18 22 7 24 7 20 16 2 310 2 44 2 5 2 1 0 0 3 4 2 11 0 14 0 0 90 0 0 0 June 1977 / LOG / 17 �1971 Scholarship Winner Glad She's Accountant When Angela Sue Nuckols won the SIU four-year scholarship in 1971, she had to decide what field she would study. After considering teaching, she picked accounting instead and has not been sorry for one minute. Ms. Nuckols graduated cum laude from Marshall University in Hunting­ ton, W.Va, in 1975. Then she landed an exciting job in Pittsburgh, Pa. with Arthur Andersen Co.—one of the eighth largest accounting firms in the country. Starting in July, she will be working with H. K. Porter, a national accounting firm headquartered in Pitts­ burgh. Her mother, Helen Nuckols, teaches French and English in a local high school near her family's hometown of Ansted, W.Va. "She encouraged me to go to college," Angela said, "but she didn't think I would like teaching. I'm glad now, because finding a teaching job is difficult today. Besides, I enjoy mathematics, which I use in my work. She specializes in tax accounting and prepares returns for corporations and partnerships. "January through April are the miserable months," she ex­ plained, "but then, it is very challeng­ ing. Even run-ins with the Internal Rev­ enue Service are interesting because it is nice to be able to defend your posi­ tion and interpretation of the tax laws." Because she worked two years with a public accounting firm, Arthur An­ dersen, she will be able to sit for her Certified Public Accountant exam in the fall. A public accounting firm, she explained, prepares impartial audits on corporations. Investors depend heavily on the accountants' opinions when they are deciding where to place their money. - "I definitely owe a lot to the Union," she said. *^Without the scholarship I would have gone to a local college and commuted. But living at school teaches you how to be independent and make your own decisions." While at school, she met her hus­ band, Steve Zemba, who comes from Pittsburgh. That is why Ms. Nuckols, now Mrs. Zemba, left Ansted, W.Va. Other benefits of living at school, she added, were the extra-curricular activi­ ties, with sports high on her list of favorites. She also served as a resident advisor during her junior and senior years, helping new students with their problems. Billy "Bud" Nuckols, is proud of his daughter and she is proud of him. Brother Nuckols, an SIU recertified bosun, is presently the bosun on the Aquarius, the first American-flag and the first SlU-contracted LNG carrier, which sailed from Massachusetts early in June. {See Special supplement in this Log) Former "i scholarships winners— Angela Sue (Nuckols) Zrcmba Seafarers, Boatmen and their j dependents who are former SIU | scholarship winners—let us know j j what you are doing. Write The j 1 Log, SeafarersIntemationalUnion, ( ^ 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. j I 11232. Make sure to include an j • address, and phone number if pos- j r sible, so that we can contact you r • for an interview. j SS Robert Toombs SS Delta Norte, Huron Cement Co. Hurt in a fall late last month on the SS Robert Toombs (Waterman) was OS John M. Cataldo who was lowered over the side to be put ashore for medical treatment at the San Miguel Islands in the Azores. The crew commended the captain for his fast action in calling for help. The LASH SS Delta Norte (Delta Line) was given a safety award this month by the National Safety Council for sailing 827-accident free days. Another safety winner was the Huron Cement Co.'s Lakes fleet which took top injury-free honors in the self-unloader category. Maritime Overseas Corp., Waterman SS Co., Delta Line, and Sea-Land Service Washington, D.C. A Tampa college grad won a $500 first prize on June 5, a Honolulu high school girl a $200 prize, two others $700 and three other high schoolers won free voyages on SlU-affiliated company ships in the national maritime essay contest sponsored by the 14,000-member Propellor Club of the U.S. Eighteen other students also won free voyages in the 40-year-old competition. The contest's goal is to increase interest in a strong American merchant marine. First prize winner was David F. Gould, 20, of the University of South Florida whose essay stressed the erosion of U.S. maritime supremacy and the national security danger. He attributed the American shipping decline to benign "neg­ ligence on the part of private industry and incompetence on the part of the Gov­ ernment." Tlje SlU-afiiliated companies' winners were: Hawaii's Marie Theresie Duben who got $200 from the Maritime Overseas Corp. Kathryn Marie Knight of Bogalusa, La. who got a free voyage to Europe and back from the Waterman Steamship Corp., Andrew Preslar of Port Arthur, Tex. who'll ride free roundtrip to South America on a Delta Line ship and Chi Kueng Wai of San Diego, Calif, who's set for a trip from Long Beach to Oakland and Seattle on a SeaLand Service vessel. Early installation of electronic collision avoidance aids aboard ships using radar to navigate inland waterways was proposed last march to MARAD by the National Transportation Safety Board. The recommendation stemmed from the board's probe of the bow collision be­ tween the inbound Norwegian bulk carrier SS Baune 20 feet into the starboard forward tanks of the U.S. tankship ST Keytrader in the lower Mississippi River on Jan. 18, 1974. Spilled gasoline burned for 53 hours killing six and injuring 10. Ten are still missing. The Board said the SS KeytradeTs pilot made an improper starboard to star­ board passing. It added that both ships were going too fast to fix a radar trackline for safe passing and that their sound signals were inadequate. Menio Park, N.J. Sea-Land Service has signed a $50-million contract to remodel four of its T3 containerships in a Kobe, Japan shipyard starting January 1978. New bow and stern sections will be joined to refurbished containership midsections and engines will be converted to diesel for completion set for mid-1978. The ships will oper­ ate on the Rotterdam to Mideast run. USNS Potomac Newark (N.J.) Bay A new design in astern refueling rig was used by the Seafarers on the MSC fleet-support command tanker USNS Potomac (Hudson Waterways) last month to point-to-point refuel the Bluejacket-manned fleet oiler USS Canisteo and U.S. Navy tincans (destroyers) in a two-week combined services mock invasion of the Carolina coast. Twenty-two Navy ships and 40,000 Armed Services per­ sonnel took part in the maneuvers. The removal or replacement of a 50-year-old, lightly-used (20 trains daily) railroad passenger drawbridge linking Bayonne and Elizabeth, N.J., cited, as a hazard to navigation by the U.S. Coast Guaid,~has been urged to the port of New York's congressional delegation. Last year the span wouldn't open for 28 days and so far this year it has been shut down for nine days. In 1975, 50,000 ships passed under the bridge. Since April, freight trains have used a bridge to the north of the structure. SS Delta Mar Twenty-five year old Seafarer Anthony Benedict aboard the LASH SS Delta Mar (Delta Line) fashioned a 1,700-knot shawl, 11 inches wide and 60 inches long. It took him 20 days to make. He noted that if any Seafarer wants to learn how to make a belt he would gladly teach him. i^ i i ST Mount Navigator Anytime from July 5 to July 15, the tanker ST Mount Navigator (Mount Ship­ ping) from a Gulf of Mexico port will carry 27,164 tons of bulk wheat to Alex­ andria or Port Said, Egypt. 18 / LOG / June 1977 V ' -; — �^5 Sp^alSup^lemeAt oraad paUlcatiM ol tiM SEAf'ARERS InttnutlMul ItalM • Atlaatlc, 6nU, Lakn mn* IntonA Wat«n DtotrM • AWL^tO '.SEA i;T!LJ MLAMD? WATERS Vol. 39, No. 6 June, 1977 >''X"S -jSy^ ^ ^ " - '^•'- > ' '-"f. -v The 936-foot Aquarius, the first LNG tanker ever built in the U.S., sails past Castle Island in Boston harbor enroute to historic maiden voyage. Age of Aquarius Dawns for U.S. Merchant Marine .4 new age in American merchant shipping was bom this month at a sprawling shipyard in the old New Eng­ land town of Quincy, Mass. where SIU members crewed the first liquified nat­ ural gas carrier ever built in the West­ ern Hemisphere. This incredible ship, named after the free spirited zodiac sign of Aquarius^ marks the advent of a new breed of U.S.-flag sailing vessel and a new trend in merchant shipping that may some day change the entire makeup of the American merchant fleet. The imposnng 936-foot Aquarius is the first of 12 U.S.-flag LNG tankers scheduled to be built at the General LNG AQUARIUS Dynamics Shipyard in Quincy. She has a 25-year charter to haul liquified nat­ ural gas from Indonesia to Osaka, Japan. However, her first stop will be ports ,in England for extensive testing of her cargo tanks under actual sailing, loading and unloading conditions. From there, the Aquarius will traverse the Suez Canal to pick up her first LNG load in Indonesia. The Aquarius' 11 identical sisterships, some, like herself, to be built under the auspices of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970, will be ready for service at a rate of three per year. Pres­ ently, it is planned that six of them will be employed on the same trade route as the Aquarius, while the others will carry LNG from Algeria to the U.S. East Coast. Each ship will cost approxi­ mately $100 million to build. Safety Top Priority The Aquarius, herself, is an engi­ neering marvel that places a great deal of ciiiphasis on safely. Seafarer Intro Solomons, who is one of the ship's three QMEDs, said "there are more safety features on this ship than Tve ever seen on any type of merchant vessel." Continued on next page The imposing Aquarius, with her five spherical cargo tanks towering aboye her deck is ushered through Boston harbor by regiment of tugs. QMED Vasco Worell. kneeling, said that the biggest challenge for him was learning the new techniques of the LNG engine room.- Standing is Don McGlendon, third assistant engineer. QMED tmro Solomons, who is especially impressed with the new ship's safety features, looks over automated engine room console. SB Able-Seaman Billy Mitchell inspects one of the eight dry chemical firefighting stations located at strategic points on deck. jdJ �^1 ' , I'- I VN • "• . 'K •••-.v;i(^'v, ..tmu •- v i. ji •h w Vv t>r' *• kv !^ .» v * ,./\:'i* i l\^ .i-^^_.-"» .'M /:• /// ,1 "0^ •Mm .) •l^^'• ' HMMB • V. i mr Seafarers, preparing for first voyage on the Aquarius, un­ derwent intensive firefighting training at Earle, N.J. Firefighting School and at a special facility used for training by the Boston Fire Department, (photo by crewmember Billy Mitchell.) CCUPIHSSO#^ *»•« I J J \\i\k , 1 i~< CAtfcJO rAM NO ; M.t E ; : 1 ' " nsi.fy ^•E/.waee.--, •. .vvxjwweeHee Seafarer Tom Murray, the only wiper on the ship, enjoys steak dinner on eve of ship's maiden voyage. k'M Ordinary-Seaman Ed Sullivan gets a workout on mechan­ ical bike in the ship's exercise room. The Aquarius is also equipped with an outdoor pool. •''Iftsl •ttrj''! Si Among tliiie ship's mere outstandiiig safety futures are a double bottom ball; • a ;«ol^sion' aveidisaKje; 'tSife^ui^t sophisticated kind of naviiptton^^^ eAfetfttoiMcs and extensive fli^jpttiig mativ SyS^m" chemical Ansul ttrefighting statioiiis lo« cated at sfrat^G points on deck. Ihe most uniqae leataim of ttib sbi^ t • '"• •-w-5- - • • mM'!- •P ^^ A • Coniinu^fFomprec^tng page •SVt- BiA / ^^k-< Photo shows good view of the Aquarius' automated engine room console. Taking readings is third Assistant Engineer Joe St. Denis. i - The galley crew of the LNG Aquarius are from the left; Frank Costango, steward/cook; Robert Gonzalez, Larry Dockwiller and Emmett Albert, all on their first trip, utility messmen, and Chris Haggerty, baker. \i |wide burnt orange dedk, giving ttie ship ^pearanee of a huge ttiemios ihotfle. A' V; i ^ Theei^t-inch thick afaiminianitaiil^ Iwhich are 120 feet in diameter and wei|dt 000 tons each, were constructed ::at a faculty in CM and tianspoilM Tin l^i^iii»*the QOI^ 3mid tyw b^t^ ^tyni;is:diSp^all Hie Aquarius^ SHJ crew, a hi^ 1^ B®q^ ra ^BoiBs^swiA as oxygen after nnloading. ; Seafarer Solomons Overallj ipacity to of LMS at 2dS load ^in: 12^ hoiim^ and'^:su^' tfoBs ai'V hdodiod Ctoiii a Caigo cOntru] room, located above deck amiddhlp. All ballast <meradons are ahm con­ trolled from this point. Ihe e«^ noer explains wiietlier carryiHg i|a|last or cargo, the ship will draw fhe same amount of water, 36 feet. When sailhig whUe ioadei^ the^ 'nori r—» in pieparanoB tor crewlng die vessel. They spent one month at ^e^ j^ School in Piney Point Joining ahdnf fl^ni^-o£:j&^ •IWliM;thii|v;^^ crew ^ i,;^Pveheard^ " v pai^JB^iass^.;nem^.^ I've been on a lot. of sMpi^ and I <nn tyuihn^ is the stticst one ftycA e^ oh. I'm nmlty Iboking : - JW.VA: _:on her.'' r, however, Is not all wotk gas; the antoniah^ engiiie and cnijgo control rOonas; the dual fuel systems and fireli^ting. They also went on a Point, Md-j where they received j^oclal safety hints from a Coast Guard LNG "^^HWWUJS^A lion, dv 1^^ ;;[chrip>" tiniks. /Wlwn : • cruii^ or when In porC i&e ^p wUI run enciusiyety on bunkers.This dual fuel tys- yddi an outdoor svrimming pool andan room. In additloih each crew-. V A In addidoB to their ti^nla^ at Piimy Point, the Aquarius crew participated ia a second mOndi -of tSchopUng in Qnih^ to gi^ a fiist^ look at die Aquariusi ahd become more i^miliar with her speixifiro. A special LNG hre^fhig couisel was a pan of this tmijamg. While in Quimty, ^Executive Vice Piosident Flunk Bro^ visited i die crew to 1^^ that; , From^'SroplnAtw •mil crew agreed that the emphasis of all dieir training was on personal and shiphoard safety. Sealhurer Vasco Worcii- sailing QMEn, said that "the training and the ^ learning was a great challenge for me. 1 I wasm't sore If I could do it. But I , 1 woiimd hard and came dtroujgh it dkay. I I am now looking forward to die dial-j I lenge of woiking on her." | Continued on next page • • k .: - m In above pfioto, SlU Yokohama Port Agent Frank Boyne, left, and National MEBA's Leon Shapiro visit LNG terminal in Osaka Japan, the unloading site for the Aquarius' cargo. Photo below gives a good view of the terminal itself. - .^r, U LJ U LJ U LJ U U U U U LJ \.VV \ Y •% k§^3_.. « SIU Executive Vice-President Frank Drozak, In talking about the crewing of the Aquarius at* a recent memIn the Aquarius' cargo control room, located above decFmidship are, from the left: Billy Nuckol^^cermie^o^Nell McGowan, on his first trip, ordinary seaman; John Smith, cargo engineer, and Clyde Phillips, third mate ' nf ^ the US mercham m^ahne ^ manning nee s of training for t'rst LNG crew. Seafarers visited LNG terrninal at Cove Point, Md. Here they inspect At Cove Point LNG Terminal, Seafarers give empty LNG tank the once-over. instructor Bill Eglinton, who teaches part of the LNG course at the Lundeberg School, demonstrates properties of LNG to upgraders. �: tjd^u€i^€t€^ = lAe SBea^e^ m Aquarians "take a keen delight in all sorts of travel, and will, no doubt, travel much in the course of their lives. Travel affords an outlet for their adventurous and enterprising nature, and adds much to their store of knowledge." Aquarians "possess a good degree of the spirit of adventure." [ "It has been said that the Aquarians universal interest will one day be the' attitude of the entire world." Aquarians "represent the intellectual and scientific spirit of their age and generation. The entire unlicensed crew of the Aquarius pose for their graduation photo after completing their LNG training at the Harry Lundeberg School in May. They are, (kneeling I. to r.): Billy Mitchell, able-seaman; Imro Solomons, QMED; Robert Gonzalez, utility/messman; James Mullally, able-seaman; Emmett Albert, utility/ messman, and Tom Murray, wiper. In the second row, from the left are: Joe Morrison, able-seaman; Vacso Worell and Dominick Orsini, QMED's; Frank Costango, steward/cook; Tom Schou, ordinary seaman, and Larry Dockwiller, utility/messman. In the third row, from the left are: Ed Sullivan, ordinary seaman; Chris Haggerty, baker; Neil McGowan, ordinary seaman; Gene Bousson, able-seaman; Billy Nuckols, recertified bosun, and George Bruer, able-seaman. Conliniu'd from preceding page Another crewmember, Seafarer Joe IMorri.son, sailing able-seaman, said, "these ships are the future for us, and it is up to us to accept the challenge to upgrade ourselves and man these ships properly." He continued, "my advice to SlU members is don't get left behind, get your training now." Brother Morrison, who jokes that he "could almost register to vote in Piney Point," has attended educational con­ ferences at the Lundeberg School and has upgraded to Quartermaster there in addition to his LNG training. The remarks of these Seafarers, which were echoed by many of the Aquarius crewmembers, serves to underscore tbe absolute necessity of training and upgrading to the future of the SlU. LNG ships are only the latest in a long line of high technology merchant vessels that have burst onto the scene in recent years, and that require highly skilled seamen to man them. Since 1970, the U.S. merchant fleet has seen the advent of the SL-7, LASH ships, roll-on/roll-off ve.ssels, and supertank­ ers like the SlU-manned Brooklyn, Williamsburgh, New York and Massachusetts. The SIU has been able to bring the vast majority of these new ships under SIU contract because SIU members have taken the time to learn the neces­ sary new skills by upgrading themselves. But to keep winning these contracts, SIU members must continue to do their part and upgrade. As one member of the Aquarius crew put it, "the future is now and its up to us to meet the challenge." Aquarius Follows a Long Line of Innovative Ships �-t. -ii Adequate LNC Facility Needed in California A crucial link in the chain of ap­ proval for the all-Alaska natural gas pipeline now rests in the hands of the State of California. This all-American route can bring the nation enormous economic and energy benefits. But if California fails to do its part, the entire project may fall apart. The all-Alaska gas pipeline, which has been proposed by the El PasoAlaska Gas Company, would bring natural gas down from Alaska's rich North Slope fields to a liquefication plant to be built near the southern port of Valdez. From there it would be carried on LNG tankers down the coast to a proposed regasification terminal off California. The California terminal is an es­ sential part of the El Paso system, but it has not been fully approved yet by the State legislature. Last month SIU President Paul Hall wrote California Governor Ed­ mund G. Brown, Jr. urging his sup­ port for the siting of one or two LNG terminals off the California coast. Hall explained that the facility must be large enough to handle natural gas from the North Slope as well as from South Alaska and Indonesia. California's support would be a significant factor to be considered by President Carter and Congress be­ fore they make their final decision on the pipeline route. The SIU has supported the El Juno. 1977 Paso project since it was proposed. Seafarers would, of course, gain jobs aboard the LNG ships used in this pipeline route as well as in the tug and barge traffic hauling materials and equipment for its construction. But we also support it because, unlike the two competing transCanadian pipeline proposals, its con­ struction and operation would use American labor. Moreover, El Paso's construction schedule promises de­ livery of the much-needed gas to U.S. markets one to two years ahead of the Canadian projects. And last win­ ter demonstrated the value of the promise to states throughout the country where severe gas shortages developed—including California. the Canadian proposals. The El Paso pipeline has received praise from another West Coast Governor Dixie Lee Ray of Wash­ ington. In her March letter to Presi­ dent Carter, Governor Ray outlined the many benefits it holds for her state and the country — just as Alaska Lieutenant Governor Lowell Thomas, Jr. did before the Califor­ nia Commission for Economic De­ velopment last month. We now ask Gov. Brown to ap­ prove an adequate California LNG terminal that could handle the gas from an all-Alaska pipeline. A PLACE TO TIE UP California is not being asked to make any sacrifices for the rest of the country in approving the LNG ter­ minal. It would benefit not only by quick delivery of the gas but also in a big way from the jobs and other economic advantages of the entire project. In his letter to Gov. Brown, Hall stated that the El Paso project would create an estimated 121,000 manyears of employment in California, including 16,500 man-years in the construction of the regasification ter­ minal alone. He also pointed out that the total capital investment of the project in California would be about two-and-one-half times greater than Official Publication of the Seafarers International Union of North America, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFLCIO Vol. 39. No. 6 Executive Board Paul Hall President Frank Drozak Joe DiGiorgio Executive Vice President Secretary-T reasurer LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Cal Tanner Vice President Earl Shepard Lindsey Williams Paul Drozak Vice President Vice President Vice President Will Study Chemistry [tirnrrrn;;., luioR mssi Marietta Homayonpour <S i I received the Union's letter of May 14, 1977, advising that I am one of the recipients of a $10,000 scholarship which is granted by the Seafarer's Union. I am indeed grateful to the Seafarers' Union for providing such an oppor­ tunity to dependents of the union members. This is especially meaningful to my parents because my younger brother will be attending college in two more years. It is a very secure feeling to know that my college plans will be able to pro­ ceed for the next four years without any financial pressures. These are my plans for the time being. I plan to attend the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where I have been accepted since last Novem­ ber. There I will study along a chemistry orientated line in which I hope to obtaii: "Bachelor of Science degree with my major in chemistry. I will keep you4n{-0TmedTDMater developments. 389 Editor-in-Chief James Gannon Managing Editor Ray Bourdius Ruth Shereff Marcia Reiss Assistant Editor Assistant Editor Assistant Editor Frank Cianciotti Dennis Lundy Chief Photographer Associate Photographer Marie Kosciusko George J. Vana Administrative Assistant Production/Art Director Published monthly by Seafarers International Union, Atlantic. Gulf. Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. Tel, 499-6600. Second class postage paid at Brooklyn, N.Y. Editor, Change of Address Or New Subscriber SEAFARERS LOG 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. 11232 1 would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG—please put my name on your mailing list. (Prim tn/ormailon) - NAME ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP. SIU members please give: Bk # Soc. Sec. # /. TO AVOID DUPLICATION: If you are an old subscriber and have a cbangie of address, please give your former address below or send mailing-label from last issue received. i Gratefully yours, L. Warren Collier, IV Colnjock, N.C. Commends Heroism On Jan. 6, 1977, Seafarer Harold Wallace was involved in rescue operations aboard the SS New York. In reviewing the reports concerning this incident, we note the rescue attempt undertaken by him to have displayed a high degree of personal heroism. This action was taken with full knowledge of the risk involved. However, his con­ cern for his fellow shipmates caused him to undertake such risk. The courage which he displayed is truly in keeping with the highest tradition of the U.S. merchant marine. On behalf of myself and the entire organization, we Gommend him for his participation. (Story, page 32, April 1977 Log.) t--' ADDRESS V•,v .. CITY STATE ZIP. Very truly yours, Robert Bassett, Vice President Interocean Management Corp. June 1977 / LOG / 23 �l«?^«»»-.*'S5eL:-- Wage, Cost of Living Increases Up Scale 7 Percent Following is a complete breakdown of how the 5 percent contractually negotiated wage increase and the 2 percent cost of living adfustment in the deep sea contracts affect the base wage, overtime, premium overtime and penalty rates for all shipboard ratings sailing under both the Standard Tanker agreement and the Standard Freightship agreement. Both increases went into effect as of June 16, 1977. The increases are based on wages earned as of Dec.! 6,1976. Seafarers are reminded that vacation pay will also be increased by the co.st of living adjustment. It is .suggested that you cut out the information below and make it a permanent part of your present Freightship and Tanker agreements. Standard Tanker Agreement Base Monthly Wages Premium Rate Sat-Sun & Holidays Rating 6/16/77 6/16/77 Overtime Rate Excess of 8hrs. Mon.-Fri 6/16/77 O.S. Deck Maintenance Ordinary Seaman 1220.85 1 106.69 1065.19 908.33 799.38 733.96 633.88 10.60 10.19 9.29 7.92 6.99 6.42 5.55 5.78 5.78 5.78 4.43 4.43 3.51 3.51 1220.85 1 1 16.81 1116.81 .. 988.70 " ' 899.22 '• 910.26 799.38 799.38 733.96 733.96 10.60 9.73 9.73 8.52 7.99 7.85 6.99 6.99 6.42 6.42 5.78 5.78 5.78 5.78 5.78 4.43 4.43 4.43 3.51 3.51 1220.85 1220.85 1 1 1 I.IO 1069.61 960.10 937.46 831.53 831.53 612.77 612.77 10.60 10.60 9.68 9.31 8.37 7.92 6.83 6.83 5.38 5.38 5.78 5.78 5.78 5.78 5.78 5.78 4.43 4.43 3.51 3.51 Base Monthly Wages Premium Rate Sat-Sun & Holidays Rating 6/16/77 6/16/77 Overtime Rate Excess of 8hrs. Mon-Fri 6/16/77 Boatswain tSL 7's, Boatswain Carpenter A.B. Maintenance Quartermaster . . . 1173.34 1037.77 954.79 882.34 832.21 790.10 660.23 617.59 10.10 9.04 8.32 7.69 7.25 6.89 5.40 5.40 5.78 5.78 5.78 4.43 4.43 4.43 3.51 3.51 1255.31 1220.85 1220.85 1220.85 1 141.26 1 141.26 1 141.26 1 141.26 1170.64 1040.24 970.40 1 173.34 1046.47 998.52 899.09 968.30 912.00 836.50 790.10 850.25 790.10 790.10 790.10 733.92 980.16 912.00 733.92 11.01 10.60 10.60 10.60 9.94 9.94 9.94 9.94 9.12 8.70 8.44 10.10 9.12 8.70 7.84 8.44 7.96 7.31 6.89 7.42 6.89 6.89 6.89 • 6.42 8.44 7.42 6.42 5.78 5.78 5.78 5.78 5.78 5.78 5.78 5.7i: 5.78 5.78 5.78 5.78 5.78 5.78 5.78 5.78 5.78 5.78 4.43 4.43 4,43 4.43 4.43 3.51 5.78 4.43 3.51 I1 173.34 10.10 10.10 9.04 8.05 7.84 6.83 6.83 6.83 5.38 5.38 5.78 5.78 5.78 5.78 5.78 4.43 4.43 4.43 3,51 3.51 Q.M.E.D Chiel Pumpman Oiler Maintenance Utility Oiler Wiper Steward/Cook Chief Cook . . . Cook & Baker . rhird Cook . . . Assistant Cook Messman , . , . Utilitvman . . . PENALTY RATES OFF WATCH—MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY EFFECTIVE 6/16/77 Group I 6.45 Group M 5.17 Group ill Standard Freightship Agreement O.S. Maintenance Ordinary Seaman Chief Electrician Crane Maintenance/Electrician Second Electrician Engine Utility Reefer Maintenance Refrigerating Engineer (When one Refrigerating Engineer (When three Chief ? 2nd Assistant Q.M.E.D Plumber/Machinist Unlicensed Junior Engineer (Day) Deck Engineer Engine, lltilii.): Evaporator/Maintenance Oiler Oiler ( Diesel) Watertender Fireman/Watertendcr Fireman Wiper Ship's Welder/Maintenance Oiler Maintenance Utility General Utility Deck/Engine ; ! Chief Steward (SL 7's, SL l«'s, Lash & Mariner) Stiiward Cook Chief Steward Chief Cook CiH)k & Baker Second Ctv>k. . r/.- - • Third Cook - 4.60 1 173.34 1037.77 922.40 899.08 79().l() "719.42 779.42 612.78 612.78 ^ • • Assistant Cook Messman Utilityman PENALTY RATES OFF WATCH—MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY EFFECTIVE 6/16/77 Group 1 24 / LOG / June 1977 6.45 ' Group II 5.17 Group 111 4.60 ' - �mmxz $3.50 for a 10-Hour Day, 6-Day Week, in 1918 on Harbor Boats Among the papers of his father, Capt. Fred T. Tribble, a New York City compass adjuster, SIO pensioner Paul S. Tribble found a wage scale agreement for N.Y. Harbor boatmen on tugs, barges, lighters, and ferryboats that in 1918 paid a barge captain $3.50 for a 10-hour day, 6-day week at $85 a month. That was a 60 hour work week! Other barge and lighter captains with steam or gasoline hoisting gear cacacity of over 15 tons got up to $3.75 to $4 for their 10-hour day . . . between 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., one hour being al­ lowed for the noon meal . . ." Another provision in their contract was that "For being required to be on his boat at night for watching or towing, the captain shall receive $1.-50 per night." For "Work in connection with cargo as distinct from watching, in excess of 10 hours per day where these hours were in effect at the time of or prior to this award, or in excess of 12 hours per day where a 10 hour day was not in effect, and in excess of six days per week, shall be compensated at the rate of time-and-one-half." And "All carfares in excess of 10 cents per day are to be paid by the em­ ployer to men living within the metro­ Personals politan district, and all carfares to be paid by the employer when the men are on company business." Captains of coal, grain and scowboat were paid $85 a month and got ... $1 per night when required to be active on their boats in connection with the loading or discharging of cargo at piers or alongside any vessel or in coal port." Ms. Shirley Perry asks that you contact her at 10301 Burin Ave., #1, Inglewood, Calif. 90304. Matthew Olko Mom, Son Sail on Boat Twice Stationary hoisting engineers were fortunate. They received from $4.25 to $5 per day for their efforts. Ferryboat wheelmen, oilers (without licenses) and firemen received the mag­ nificent sum of $95 per month wage. Deckhands got a measly $85 a month pay. An oiler with a U.S. marine license was well paid, he thought, at $100 a month. And their working conditions were gems: "One day off each week with pay shall be granted to all the above em­ ployes, the day to be determined by the employer." Lower employes in the pecking order, like deckhands, oilers, firemen, cooks and floatmen on tugs were paid anywhere from $75 to $80 a month with board. Here's Boatman David Tackett (left) at home with his mother, Boatwoman Lucille Thompson with whom he's sailed twice on towboats plying the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers during the last three years. She's a relief cook for the Orgulf Transport Co. of Cincinnati, Ohio and he's a leadman and deckhand for both the SlU-contracted Orgulf and the American Commercial Barge Line Co. of Jeffersonville, Ind. They both reside in Granite City, III. Personals Eusebio Figueroa Your son asks that you contact him immediately. Contact Eusebio and Car­ men Magaly, 1921 Morris Ave., Apt. 32, Bronx, N.Y. 10452, or call your brother Angel at (212) 293-6610. Personals Courtland Smith asks that you con­ tact him at (212) 624-3075. Personals John T. Ross Jimmy Harrington Please contact the Log office at (212) 499-6600, ext. 242. Pedro Del Valle asks that you con­ tact him as soon as possible on the SS Houston (Sea-Land) or write him at 721 Del Parque St., Santurce, Puerto Rico. Gary Lee Spell Cindy asks that you contact her at the following address: Mrs. Cindy Spell, Fulbright and Jaworski, 6th floor, 800 Bank of the Southwest Building, Hous­ ton, Tex. 77002. Hans Jensen Hammer Emil Olko asks that you contact him as soon as possible at 115 East Clifton Ave., Clifton, N.J. 07011. not receive his day off, shall be allowed each employe." All this is a far cry from today's pay and working conditions won by Inland Boatmen. 'More Fortunate' Personals Manuel Luis Perry, Sr. These poor souls had to work 12 hours a day and ". . . If board is not furnished by the company, 75 cents per day in lieu thereof for six days per week, or seven days if the employe does Leonard E. Maham Mrs. Jimmy Nettles asks that you contact her at (904) 751-0043. I,.-:'•''K John Joseph Reel Great L ^ <r! t:. • Karen at the Heart of Jacksonville asks that you contact her as soon as possible at 355-3744. •TOTAL REGIS'fEREt) i Alt Groups Class A Class B Class C Charlie Gard Chris Killeen asks that you contact him as soon as possible c/o 926 Mon­ roe, Scranton, Pa. 18510, tel. (717) 347-4449. 2 3 2 0 2!^ 1 0 4 2 • •1 .'ii , TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups .Class A. Clasi;)|;'-^»ss,C.;, 'PS Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 12 23 1 0 1 Antonio Rodriguez Enoy Napoles asks that you contact him as soon as possible at (212) 9923688. 7 4 8 11 2 1 0 1 1 2 39 0 1 10 0 0 10 Larry Richardson Mont (Fingers) McNobb asks that you contact him as soon as possible at 98 Mason St., San Francisco, Calif. 94162, tel. (415) 362-0326. Larry Richardson Mont (Fingers) McNobb asks that you contact him as soon as possible at 98 Mason St., San Francisco, Calif. 94162, tel. (41$) 362-0326. 12 1 ••'i 4 23- . 5 1 0 0 9 7 0 2 0 11 ENTRY DEPARTMENT James Andrew Donohue Your mother asks that you contact her at 33 Lamlash Cres., House No. 35, Glasgow G-33 3L.J., Scotland, U.K. Buffalo . .> ....:. ....'I ^ . Cleveland >/. r.i....... Detroit ........ •.,... Duluth ................. ...... . .W. 2 4. Frankfort Chicago .. Totals .. .••. .:.. ..'............ Totals All Departments ............,.T ^ 114 56 94 125 77 '3 7 vi; jAlpena\.;v'..-;v.. Richard Mottram, Sr. Youf dau^TeFTJinda asTs that you contact her as soon as possible at 3747323. ... • 26 7 2 ~ 7 13 4 2 1 36 110 12 0 5 12 3 4 1 37 54 27 20 15 74 39 18 0 193 217 *"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ••"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. June 1977 / LOG / 25 >"/ �a UNION SHOP CARD feature: liMlONSHOp Beauticians Association has made the sponsorship and promotion of educational advancement one of its most important goals for all its members. This benefits the public as well as barbers and beauticians—welltrained operators mean well-groomed customers! In the 1960's and early 70's, the barber and beauty professions were dealt an economic blow as long hair became fashionable. ! Sign oS Better Service Need a trim, a set, a manicure? Next time you need barber or beauty services, be sure to look for the Union Shop Card. The card is more than your guarantee of quality service, it also insures your continuing support of union labor. TMt« CARD (ft THr PROPtRT* OF ANO I5 iS5urn BV AU THORITV or THC BARBCRS BC:A(JTIC<ANS AND AI LIKO INDUSTRICB INTERNATIONAL AASOQIATION AND IS SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS AS SET rORlM ON TMk BACK HCRCOr K Today, a returning interest in personal grooming has meant that the number of barbers and beauticians is growing. And so is the importance of the Union Shop Card, the symbol of skilled, professional service. Plants manufacturing barber and beauty products are also being organized, and their products bear the "Union-Made" label of the Association. All union members can lend their support to the Barbers and Beauticians Association by always patronizing Union Shop Card establishments. ta I p MAD* <M U « A The Barbers, Beauticians and Allied Industries International Association, AFL-CIO, CLC, founded December 5,1887, received its charter in April 1888 from the American Federation of Labor. In its long, proud history, the Barbers and A-tA Union Label and Service Tredei OepertmanI, AFL-CIO 'Me Zkougkt Me Was 7lym' Migk at—MPMZ If you smoke pot or hashish or use was still in neutral. Crisis over. As one of the policemen walked over He eased away from the curb and to the car, Tom tried to calm himself any kind of drugs at all on ship or down. He figured that the best tact ashore, you might be interested in the drove a few blocks to the entrance of would be to remain as cool as possible, following unusual story. It's true, no the Grand Central Parkway in Queens, answer all questions politely, admit that N.Y. He had already gotten one speed­ kidding. This guy, his name was Tom, went ing ticket on this exact same road the he was speeding arid simply accept the ticket without an argument. to a party this particular Saturday night, previous month, so he promised him The cop, a man of about 50 or so, and between him and about five or six self to be extra careful this night for bent down a bit and asked Tom how he of his friends, smoked a couple of good two reasons: first, he was flying high sized pipes of hashishr~5n -hk- -own— -and ^as-afraid cjflciliing-him-selx; see-- —was-•feeitiif:-T©m--nervotisly -answered ond, he had half an ounce of grass and that he felt fine. words, he "was smashed." The cop then asked him if he thought The party broke up at about 3 o'clock a small chunk of hashish on him, and he was in no shape to face the law if he he deserved a ticket. Tom immediately in the morning, so Tom figured he'd expressed his sorrow for speeding and call it a night and head home. As he got stopped. So as he drove along the parkway, told the cop, yes, he did deserve a ticket. stumbled down the block humming a The policeman, looking a little bit tune, all he could think about was sink­ he stayed exclusively in the far right lane letting the faster traffic pass him shocked, then asked Tom how fast he ing his oversized cranium into the soft on the left. thought he was going. Tom didn't really pillow on his bed. Flashing Lights know for sure, but since the speed limit He fumbled around a bit looking for was 50 mph, he said he thought he was his car keys and then took a minute or Everything seemed to be going fine as two trying to find the keyhole in the car he cruised along listening to the music. doing about 60 or 65. door. He finally got the door opened, But sure enough, he was on the highway The cop. looking more shocked than positioned himself in the driver's seat, no more than five minutes when he no­ ever, opened Tom's door and politely started it up and turned the radio,on. ticed the flashing lights of a police car said, "Son, would you mind stepping He let the car warm up for awhile alongside him to the left. The cop in out of the car." as he listened to the music. He then the passenger seat was motioning him In a deep panic now, Tom blurted turned the wheel and stepped on the to pull over to the shoulder. out, "Why, what seems to be the matter gas but the car just whined a bit and Tom obeyed promptly, but as he officer?" The cop said simply, "Son, yon wouldn't move. He went into a minor pulled over he went into a mild para­ were doing four." panic because he knew absolutely noth­ noid panic. What was he going to say? Tom was arrested for driving while ing about cars. Bui he glanced at the How was he going to face these cops in under the influence of drugs, and was steering column and noticed the car his condition? booked for possession after a .search 26 / LOG / June 1977 turned up his grass and hashish. In the long run, Tom got off pretty easy, though. He was convicted of pos­ session of small amounts of grass and was given a fine. And the traffic judge suspended his license for one year, along with slapping him with a fine. All in all, things worked out okay for TomTTTut if^e had been a merchant seaman, his trouble would just have started. Yon see, any drug conviction of any kind is a sentence of life for a merchant seaman. That is, the Coast Guard, by no means as lenient as some local au­ thorities when it comes to drugs, will revoke your seaman's papers for life, and that means the end of your career at sea. No matter what anyone says about pot, however, there are some people who will smoke it anytime, anywhere. If you're one of those people, at least have the courtesy not to smoke while on duty, for your own good and the good of the entire crew. There are enough dangers involved with working at sea. So don't make the situation worse for anyone by trying to work while flying alongside the flying bridge. �Port agents met daily during the two-day confab in the fantail of the HLS schooiship Zimmerman. SlU President Paul Hall led the con­ ference discussion on manpower. Port Agents Prepare to Meet Manpower Need Manpower was the key word at the SIU port agents' conference held on May 26 and 27 at the Harry Lundeberg School in Piney Point, Md. Port agents and Union officials from coast-to-coast came to the School to exchange ideas on the best way to meet the maritime industry's growing need for qualified seamen and boatmen. The HLS setting was appropriate to the issue at hand since its excellent training facilities were referred to again and again as the Union's best hope for the future. "I wish we had something like this when we were starting out,"SIU Headquarters Rep­ resentative Fred Famen remarked. The meeting began with individual reports on port activity. Speaking, from left to right, are: Port Agent Gerry Brown (Famen celebrated his 73rd birthday from Mobile; Joe Sacco, Headquarters Representative from Houston, and George Costango, Piney Point port agent. at the conference.) HLS President Hazel Brown, who serves on two Government commit­ tees for labor apprenticeship pro­ grams, reported that the HLS is na­ tionally recognized as one of the nation's outstanding union schools. The port agents all had good re­ ports to convey on the HLS trainees they had shipped or put on boats. Several plans were discussed to get more members from all divisions to take advantage of the HLS upgrading programs, which are the SIU mem­ ber's ticket to higher pay and better job security. The Gulf ports are one area where more manpower may soon make the Philadelphia Port Agent John Fay, left, and Puerto Rico Port Agent Juan Reinosa presented their views. At right is HLS di£feience between meeting and not President Hazel Brown who explained her role this year serving on Government labor training committees. ifieeting the challenge of new job opportunities, SIU Vice President Cal Tanner pointed out. He alerted the port agents to the possibility of Cuban trade opening up for the Mi­ ami, Tampa and Jacksonville areas. The port agents conference im­ mediately followed the Trustee meet­ ings, a regular gathering of SIU and management representatives who are the overseers of the Union's welfare, pension and vacation plans as we!! as funds for the HLS and the SIU hiring halls. Held back to back every two months with the Trustee meetings, these two-day port agent confabs foster granger ties among the SIU leadership so that it can otter the b^t representation for the Unions widespread membership. |p Headquarters Representative Fred Farnen (second from rigtit) celebrated his 73rd birthday during a break in the conference. He Is shown here flanked by well-wishers, from left: Joe SIgler, Chicago port agent; Jack Bluitt Detroit port agent, and Leon Hall, Headquarters Representative. Photo at right shows some of the management representatlves, front row, at the SIU Trustees meeting, which preceeded the port agents conference. June 1977 / LOG / 27 �What Does "Service" Mean Under the Seafarers Pension Plan? I In the February, 1977 edition of The LOG, a summary outline of the Sea­ farers Pension Plan was printed. Due to space limitations, many details of the rules and regulations could not be in­ cluded. Some questions arose concern­ ing "Service," such as: 1. What is Service? 2. Does Service include only time an employee actually works? 3. Does an employee get credit for service during periods when he is unable to work due to temporary illness or injury? 4. What else may be counted towards Service? The answers to these questions will be found in the Summary Plan Descrip­ tion booklet which will be distributed to all participants of the Seafarers Pen­ sion Plan within the next several months. In the meantime we have pre­ pared this article to provide answers to these specific questions about Service. WHAT IS SERVICE? The Seafarers Pension Plan uses the term "SERVICE" to mean: a. Periods of employment with an employer who is obligated to con­ tribute to the Pension Plan Fund, and b. Periods of temporary disability during which an employee receives Sickness and Accident Benefits or Hospital Benefits from the Sea­ farers Welfare Plan or Mainte­ nance and Cure Benefits from his employer; c. Also included as Service are those periods of service in the Armed Forces of the United States which must be credited pursuant to the Military Selective Service Act of 1967. [Note: not all service in the Armed Forces will necessarily be counted, so please check this with the Plan oflBce.] d. Credit for Service will be given for periods prior to July 1, 1962, dur­ ing which a Seafarer or Boatman was certified as "NOT FIT FOR DUTY" by the United States Pub­ lic Health Service or other appro­ priate medical authority, provided the employee engaged in covered employment prior to said period of disability. RECEIVING CREDIT FOR SERVICE The amount of Service an employee is given credit for is based upon the number of days he accumulates during these periods of Service. Service lost due to a Break in Service will not, of course, be counted. DEFERRED VESTED PENSION An employee will receive credit for One Year of Service for each calendar year during which he receives credit for 125 days of Service. An employee with at least 10 Years of Service is eligible for a Deferred Vested Pension. MEETING THE SERVICE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE OTHER PENSION PLAN BENEFITS should overlap two calendar years, only the first 39 weeks (273 days) during one continuous period of disability, shall be counted.] It is most important for an employee to know which periods of Service are counted in determining whether he has satisfied the Service Requirements for a particular Pension Benefit. This in­ formation follows: SPECIAL EARLY NORMAL PENSION In Satisfying the 7,300 Days of Service Requirement— EARLY NORMAL PENSION In Satisfying the 7,300 Days of Service Requirement— 1. Only periods of employment (Deep Sea or Great Lakes) and 2. Certain periods of service with the Armed Forces of the United States, shall be considered. [It is important to note: Periods of tem­ porary disability are NOT counted in determining whether an employee has met the 7,300 Days of Service Require­ ment.] In Satisfying the 90 Days Requirement— An employee shall be given credit for the number of days he accrues or ac­ cumulates during periods of temporary disability during which he receives Sick­ ness and Accident, Hospital or Mainte­ nance and Cure Benefits for the purpose of meeting the "90 Days of Service" during the calendar year preceding the employee's date of application, require­ ment. [NOTE: If the period of disability Seafarers Welfare, Pensi^ and Vacation Plans Cash Benepts Paid Apr. 21. May 25,1977 SEAFAREfes WELFARE ELIGIBJ4ES Death In Ho; pital D#ily (§ $1.00 .. In Ho pitalXSily ® $3.00 .. Hospi al ^ H^pital Extras .. Surgic Sickn Speci Opti Suppljsmenta 1. Only periods of employment (Deep Sea-Great Lakes), and 2. Certain periods of service with the Armed Forces of the United States, shall be considered. [h is important to note: Periods of tem­ porary disability are NOT counted in determining whether an employee has met the 7,300 Days of Service Require­ ment.] REGULAR NORMAL PENSION In Satisfying the 5,475 Days of Service Requirement— 1. At least Vs rds of the required Serv­ ice must be accrued during: a. Periods of employment, and b. Certain periods of service with the Armed Forces of the United States; And NO MORE than V6rd of the re­ quired Service may be accrued during: a. Periods of temporary disability • during which employee received Sickness and Accident, Hospital or Maintenance and Cure Benefits, and/or b. Periods, prior to July 1,1962, dur­ ing which an employee was certi­ fied as "NOT FIT FOR DUTY" by the USPHS^ etc. DISABILITY PENSION In Satisfying the 4,380 Days of Service Requirement— 1. At least 2/Srds of the required Serv­ ice must be accrued during: a. Periods of employment, and b. Certain periods of service with the Armed Forces of the United States; And NO MORE than Vsrd of the re­ quired Service may be accrued during: a. Periods of temporary disability during which employee received Sickness and Accident, Hospital, or Maintenance and Cure Benefits, and/or, b. Periods, prior to July 1,1962, dur­ ing which an employee was certi­ fied as "NOT FIT FOR DUTY" by the USPHS, etc. In Satisfying the 90 Days of Service Requirement— An employee shall be given credit for the number of days he accrues or ac­ cumulates during periods of temporary disability during which he received Sick­ ness and Accident, Hospital, or Mainte­ nance and Cure Benefits, for the pur­ pose of meeting the requirement of 90 Days of Service during the calendar year preceding the employee's date of appli­ cation. [NOTfe: If the period of disaljility should overlap two calendar years, only the first 39 weeks (273 days) dur­ ing one continuous period of disability shall be counted.] IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR ELIGIBILITY OR THE PEN= SION BENEFITS PLEASE CONTACT YOUR LOCAL UNION REP­ RESENTATIVE OR WRITE: SEAFARERS PENSION PLAN 275 20th Street Brooklyn, N.Y. 11215 28 / LOG / June 1977 m �Eino A. Salo, 65, joined the SIU in the port of Duluth in 1960 sailing as an oiler for the Buckeye Steam­ ship Co. Brother Salo sailed 38 years on the Great Lakes. He was born in Superior, Wise, and is a resident of Wentworth, Wise. amPENSIONERS Ralph E. Seckinger, 62, joined the SIU in the port of Tampa sailing as an AB. Brother Seckinger sailed 41 years. He was born in Ocala, Fla. and is a resident of Tampa. Charles R. Piscnner, 63, joined the Union in the port of Frankfort, Mich, in 1959 sailing as an AB. Brother Pischner is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. He was born in Michigan and is a resident of Green Bay, Wise. Pedro A. Suarez, 61, joined the SIU in 1949 in the port of New York sailing in the steward department for 31 years. Brother Suarez was born in Spain and is a naturalized U.S. citi­ zen. He is a resident of Carnoedo, Spain. iff. William J. Shadeck, 59, joined the SIU in the port of Detroit in 1959 sailing as an oiler on the Great Lakes for 38 years. Brother Shadeck was born in Karthaus, Pa. and is a resi­ dent of Erie, Pa. James C. Stewart, 65, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New Or­ leans and sailed as a chief electrician. Brother Stewart was also a member of the International Sailors Union (ISU) in 1936 and the National Mari­ time Union (NMU) in 1947. He sailed 32 years, attended the HLSS in 1967 and graduated from the SIUMEBA District Engineering School. Seafarer Stewart js a veteran of the U.S. Army Infantry before World War II. Born in Delaware, he is a resident of Mobile, Ala. Chester I. Spinks, 61, joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of New Or­ leans sailing as an OS for 31 years. Brother Spinks is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. He was born in Mobile and is a resident of Andalusia, Ala. Robert E. Lee, 63, joined the Union in the port of Norfolk in 1963 working as a watchman for the Mc­ Allister Brothers Pier Employes Co. from 1956 to 1977. He was born in Martin County, N.C. and is a resi­ dent of Chesapeake, Va. William L. Rains, 63, joined the Union in the port of Norfolk in 1960 sailing as a deckhand for the PennCentral Railroad from 1937 to 1977. Brother Rains is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. He was born in Bohannon, Va. and is a resi­ dent there. Robert C. Smith, 53, joined the Union in the port of New Orleans in 1956 sailing as a deckhand and oiler on the tug Sandra for the Crescent Towing and Salvage Co. from 1954 to 1977 and the West Bank Electric Co. from 1951 to 1956. Brother | | Smith sailed 25 years. He was born in Chunky, Miss, and is a resident of Algiers, La. Melvin L. White, 65, joined the Union in the port of Norfolk in 1960 sailing as a deckhand and barge cap­ tain for the Penn-Central Railroad from 1941 to 1977. Brother White sailed 49 years. He was bom in Mathews, Va. and is a resident of Mobjack, Va. Hoyt L. Tanner, 57, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1950 sailing as a fireman-watertender and oiler. Brother Tanner sailed 33 years. He is a veteran of the pre- and World War II U.S. Coast Guard. A native of Rockdale, Ga., he is a resident of New Orleans. Harvey Trawick, 62, joined the SIU in 1939 in the port of Mobile sailing as a bosun. Brother Trawick sailed 41 years and has a chief mate's license. He was born in Alabama and is a resident of Mobile, Ala. Anthony J. Zaleski, 65, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York sailing as an AB. Brother Zaleski sailed 35 years and was a ship's dele­ gate. He was born in New York City and is a resident of East Meadow, L.I., N.Y. Joseph C. Wallace, 60, joined the SIU in 1941 in the port of New York sailing as an AB. Brother Wallace sailed 36 years. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. Sea­ farer Wallace was born in South Norfolk and is a resident of Virgina Beach, Va. where he will continue his hobby of woodworking. Lars Brekke, 62, joined the Union in 1948 in the port of Galveston sail­ ing as an AB and captain for the Caribe Tugboat Corp from 1974 to 1977, as a mate for the Sabine Tow­ ing Co. in 1971 and for the G & H Towing Co. in Galveston in 1955. Brother Brekke was born in Aakra, Sumhordlard, Norway and is a nat­ uralized U.S. citizen. He is a resident of Hitchcock, Tex. Waley A. Thomas, 58, joined the Union in the port of Baltimore in 1962 and sailed as a chief steward. Brother Thomas sailed 21 years and upgraded at the Lundeberg School. He was born in Campbell County, Va. and is a resident of Gambrills, Md. William R. Merrill, 62, joined the Union in the port of Norfolk in 1961 sailing as a deckhand for the Curtis Bay Towing Co. from 1948 to 1976 and as a fisherman from 1945 to 1948. Brother Merrill was born in Morehead City, N.C. and is a resi­ dent of Norfolk. Martin Hicks, 66, joined the Union ill the port of Cleveland in 1951 sailing as an AB. Brother Hicks sailed for the Ann Arbor (Mich.) Railroad Car Ferries and was a HLS upgrader in 1974-75 in the Assistant Cook and Baker Course. A native of Dublin, Ireland, he is a naturalized U.S. citizen and is a resident of Benzonia, Mich. Sidney A. "Sid" White, 61, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1957 sailing as an AB. Brother White sailed 26 years and as a wiper for the Construction Aggregates Corp., Chi­ cago in 1952. He was also an organ­ izer for the inland waters. Seafarer White is a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War 11. Born in Philadel­ phia, he, is a resident of Pineville, La. where he will pursue his hobby of duck hunting. Rene M. Witlhecker, 65, joined the SIU in the port of Elberta, Mich, in 1954 sailing as a cook for 26 years. Brother Wittbecker was born in Freeport, 111. and is a resident of Eau Claire, Pa. Anthony S. Vardian, 67, joined the SIU in the port of Detroit in 1960 sailing as a conveyor gatcman for the McKee and Sons Steamship Co. on the Great Lakes for 38 years. Brother Vardian was born in Michigan and is a resident of Escanaba, Mich. Edward E. Zubatsky, 65, joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1961 and sailed as a bosun and chief steward. Brother Zubatsky sailed 18 years. He was born in Man­ itowoc, Wise, and is a resident of New Orleans. Benjamin Franklin Pruitt, 63, joined the Union in the port of Nor­ folk in 1961 sailing as a deckhand and launchman for McAllister Broth­ ers Towing Co. from 1953 to 1956, for Allied Towing from 1963 to 1977, Merritt, Chapman & Scott from 1955-56 and 1962 to 1963 and as operating engineer, mate and cap­ tain for the Southern Transport Co. and the Carolina Towing Corp. in 1964. Brother Pruitt was born in Pikeville, Ky. and is a resident of Norfolk. Melvin L. Schrade, 58, joined the SIU in 1942 in the port of New Orleans sailing as an AB. Brother Schrade sailed 33 years. He was born in North Dakota and is a resident of Minneapolis, Minn. Thomas Snow, 59, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of Boston sailing as an AB. Brother Snow is a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps in World War II. A native of Boston, he is a resident of Dorchester, Mass. Recertified Bosun Manuel "Blackle" Sanchez, 60, joined the SIU in 1938 in the port of Miami and sailed as a bosun. He was at the meeting there when the Union was voted in. Brother Sanchez was bosun on the SS Ogden Willamette (Ogden Ma­ rine) the first SIU tanker to carry U.S. grain to the Soviet Union and return with oil here in 1973. Born in Tampa, Fla., he has been retired in Jacksonville, Fla. where he is an avid golfer. June 1977 / LOG / 29 �Hany £. Larson, 62, joined the Union in the port of Philadelphia in 1961 sailing as a lighter captain for the Independent Lighterage and Pier Co. from 1948 to 1977. Brother Larson was bom in Pennsylvania and is a resident of Philadelphia, John J. Pelish, 67, joined the SIU in the port of Toledo in 1970 sailing as an OS for the American Steamship Co, and Bob-Lo Co. on the Great Lakes for 23 years. Brother Pelish was born in Scarboro, W.Va. and is a resident of Toledo, Ohio where he plans to "work around the house and yard and visit his sister in St. Ignace, Mich, and also visit West Virginia." Alfred P. Marquand, 61, joined the Union in the port of New York in 1960 sailing as a deckhand for the Murry Towing Line Co. in 1939 and for the Penn-Central Railroad from 1939 to 1977 as a deckhand and cook. Brother Marquand is a vet­ eran of the U.S, Army in World War II. Born in Canada, he is a natural­ ized U.S. citizen. Boatman Mar­ quand is a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y. Joseph F. Aysien, 56, joined the Union in the port of New Orleans in 1959 sailing as a tankerman, mate and barge captain for the Tidewater Towing Co. in 1955, Coyle Lines in 1958, Interstate Oil Transport Co. from 1969 to 1974 and for the Ma­ riner Towing Co. and Dixie Carriers that year. Brother Aysien is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. He was born in New Orleans and is a resident there. Chang Ling, 65, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1957 sail­ ing as a fireman-watertender. Broth­ er Ling graduated that year from the Andrew Furuseth Training School, Brooklyn, N.Y. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army infantry in World War II. Born in Wenchow, China, he is a naturalized U.S. citizen. Sea­ farer Ling is a resident of New York City. Unclaimed Wages The SW members listed below have unclaimed wages due them from Mari­ time Overseas Corporation. If your name is below, the company asks that you contact: Paymaster, Maritime Over­ seas Corporation, 511 Fifth Ave., New York, N.Y. 10017. Also, the company says that the following information should be given by applicants: Social Security number and current address. NAMES W. Flaherty J. Duhadaway W. Sears C. Mills J. S. Matthews R. F,. Flournoy C. J. Cosner F. J. Howard L. D. McDuffie J. R. Bradley J. W. Mullis J. C. Leach A. Maben O. Gatlin, Jr. S. B. Crader A. Mravec C. E. Demers J. L. Bark R. D. Rains M. A. Freeburn F. L. HaU H. J. Breen C. B. Troy R. L. Oppel J. L. Boyce E. S. Spooner H. Chamberlain B.W. Warren T. B. Fleming H. Scott D. A. Clark J. Canfield D. L. Smith J. Downey D. Murray P. Salowsky R. A. Hogan M. Eschenko J. Lopez D. Gomez, Jr. H. Vera T. R. Bolger S. H. Al-Maklani Federal Garbage Rules Federal garbage regulations apply to ships arriving at U.S. ports from all foreign countries (except Canada) and from Hawaii, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Guam, according to the Animal and Plant Health Inspection MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS' SCHEDULE Port New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Detroit Houston New Orleans Mobile San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Piney Point San Juan .......... Columbus Chicago Port Arthur Buffalo St. Louis Cleveland Jersey City Date July 5 July 5 July 6 July 7 July 7 July 8 July 11 July 12 July 13 July 14 July 18 . July 22 July 9 July 7 July 16 July 12 July 12 July 13 July 15 July 14 July 11 Deep Sea Lakes, Inland Waters I 2:30 p.m 2:30 p.m 2:30p.m 9:30 a.m 2:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m 2:30 p.m 2:30 p.m. 2:30p.m. 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 10:30 a.m. 2:30 p.m. — — — — 2:30 p.m. — .— 30 / LOG / June 1977 m UIW 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. ••••• 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. — — 7:00 p.m. Service of the U.S. Department of Ag­ riculture. The regulations are necessary to pre­ vent the spread to this country of de­ structive plants pests and livestock or poultry diseases by garbage. DEFINITION OF GARBAGE "Garbage" means all waste from fniits, vegetables, meats, and other plant or animal (including poultry) materials. Also, nonfood items that have come in contact with food—such as table refuse. galley refuse, food wrappers or contain­ ers, and other waste materials from ship's stores, food preparation areas, - passengers' or cre ws' qu arters, and din­ ing rooms. HANDLING GARBAGE ABOARD SHIP Garbage left aboard must be con­ tained in covered, leakproof receptacles inside the ship's guardrail while in terri­ torial waters of the United States. UNLOADING GARBAGE AT U.S. PORTS 1:00 p.m. Garbage may be removed in covered, leakproof receptacles under the direc- tion of an inspector of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service to an approved facility for incineration, ster­ ilization, or grinding into an approved sewage system. FOR INFORMATION For further information, write to: Port Operations Development Staff, APHIS, PPQ, U.S. Department of Ag­ riculture, Federal Building, Hyattsville, Md. 20782. Retroactive Checks Retroactive pay checks in amounts ranging from $1.50 to $8.66 are being held for the followiiig men by Puerto Rico Marine Management. The checks had been returned to the company's office because of insufficient and incor­ rect addresses. Any member whose name appears below can claim his check by contacting W. A. Prindiville, assis-' tant manager of vessel operations, Puerto Rico Marine Management, Inc., Fleet and Bombay Sts., P.O. Box 1910, Elizabeth, N.J. 07207, telephone (201) 352-2700, ext. 2414. T. W. Dodson R. Oriano L. Martinez R. Rutzisky Deposit in the SIU Bloocf Bank— It's Your Life �ARTHUR MIDDLETON (Water­ man Steamship), April 24—Chairman, Recertified Bosun D. Dammeyer; Sec­ retary R. Boyd; Educational Director B. Waddell; Engine Delegate Joseph R. Kearney; Steward Delegate M. Agiume. $32 in ship's fund. No dis­ puted OT. Chairman advised that any­ one who wants to can put any extra money they have in the ship's safe. Also discussed the importance of do­ nating to SPAD, and the need to up­ grade at Piney Point. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our de­ parted brothers. JEFF DAVIS (Waterman Steam­ ship), April 10—Chairman, Recertified Bosun G. E. Annis; Secretary D. Col­ lins; Educational Director C. S. Langley; Deck Delegate H. P. Lopez; Stew­ ard Delegate Leonardo Manca. Some disputed OT in deck department. Chair­ man reported that the Seafarers Log was received in Assab and one copy was passed on to the Thomas Lynch. A vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for big improvements in the menus and the food. Next port, Jeddah. THOMAS NELSON (Waterman Steamship), April 17—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun R. Chaisson; Secretary C. Prestwood; Educational Director A. Delaney; Deck Delegate Cesar A. Crespo; Engine Delegate Alfred Ragas. No disputed OT. Previous minutes were read and accepted with some repairs still to be worked on. Chairman re­ ported that the captain wants all doors to be locked in Canal and all ports over here with the exception of the door by the gangway. A vote of thanks to the steward department for good food and service. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port, Suez Canal. OGDEN WILLAMETTE (Ogden Transport), April 10—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun E. K. Bryan; Secretary E. Kelly; Educational Director H. Meredith; Deck Delegate B. Anding; Engine Delegate L. Campos; Steward Delegate W. Scopolites. No disputed OT, All communications received were read and posted. Chairman held a dis­ cussion on the Seafarers Alcoholic Cen­ ter at Piney Point and the good it is doing for those brothers who need the help. Also discussed was the importance of donating to SPAD. SEA-LAND GALLOWAY (SeaLand Service), April 7—Chairman, Recertified Bosun George Burke; Sec­ retary A. Seda. No disputed OT. Chair­ man reported that everything ran smoothly this trip. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port, Elizabeth, N.J. AQUILA (Aquila Steamship), April 24—Chairman, Recertified Bosun C. Pickle; Secretary S. Sylvester; Educa­ tional Director F. Tobi; Steward Dele­ gate Henry C. McCullough. Some dis­ puted OT in steward department. $75 in ship's fund for extra movies. Every­ one in the crew gave $5 so more movies can be purchased. Chairman reported that it was a good trip and everyone worked together. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. DELTA BRASIL (Delta Steamship Lines), April 3—Chairman, Recertified Bosun L. Guadmud; Secretary R. P. Marion; Educational Director H. Wells; Deck Delegate R. Rudolph; Engine Delegate J. Cruz; Steward Delegate H. O'Brien. $95 in ship's fund. $300 in movie fund. Some disputed OT in deck department. Chairman gave a talk on the importance of donating to SPAD and the benefits to be derived from up­ grading at Piney Point. Next port, Abidjan. PHILADELPHIA (Sea-Land Serv­ ice), April 3—Chairman James H. Parnell; Secretary Paul Lopez; Educational Director Kasimirs Abarons; Deck Dele­ gate Richard Heikus;- Engine Delegate Forrest Burris; Steward Delegate Pedro Alvarez. No disputed OT. Chairman held a di.scussion on a number of stories that appeared in the Seafarers Log. Next port, Seattle. SAN PEDRO (Sea-Land Service), April 10—Chairman, Recertified Bo­ sun M. Kemgood; Secretary R. Don­ nelly; Educational Director C. McBrien. $5 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Chairman reported on the center that is now open at Piney Point for the help of alcoholics. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Observed one minute of silence in mem­ ory of our departed brothers. We Need Your Lafest Address The SIU needs your latest address so that we can maintain an up-to-date mailing list and can be sure that important correspondence gets to you at your home. So please fill out the address form below and mail it to SIU Welfare Plan, 275 - 20th St., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11215. NEWARK (Sea-Land Service), April 24—Chairman A. Vilanova; Secretary Ken Hayes; Educational Director R. Coleman; Engine Delegate W. West. $8 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Seafarers Logs were received and dis­ tributed to delegates. Latest pamphlet received from Headquarters received, discussed and posted. Report to Log: "With salmon season coming expect to have quite a few of the brothers getting off. The fishing should be good after a very light winter. This was one of the warmest in Alaska history." Next port, Seattle. SEA-LAND FINANCE (Sea-Land Service), April 24—Chairman, Recer­ tified Bosun James Pulliam; Secretary W. Benish; Deck Delegate J. Long; En­ gine Delegate W. Cole; Steward Dele­ gate F. Pappone. No disputed OT. Chairman reported that the patrolman at payoff talked about the change in Pension Plan and how it works. Plan was discussed and a copy will be posted for all to read. March issue of the Sea­ farers Log has some good reading. Edu­ cation Series No. 7 was received and passed out for all to read. Reminded steward department to fill out upgrad­ ing applications. Next port. Hong Kong. ROBERT TOOMBS (Waterman Steamship), April 17—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun Lee J. Harvey; Secre­ tary Bob L. Scarborough; Educational Director Rudolph Davis; Deck Dele­ gate Harry M. Fisher; Engine Delegate Calvin Bethard; Steward Delegate Law­ rence Smith. Some disputed OT in deck department. Chairman held a discus­ sion on the importance of SPAD. Re­ port to the Seafarers Log: "This was a 146-day trip and everything went smoothly. A very good SIU crew in all departments." Next port. New Orleans. LONG BEACH (Sea-Land Service), April 10—Chairman, Recertified Bo­ sun T. R. Price; Secretary M. Costello; Educational Director S. Green. $26.50 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. The captain called a safety meeting and it was attended by the officers on watch and members of the unlicensed person­ nel. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. ZAPATA COURIER (Zapata Bulk Transport), April 10—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun Sal Sbriglio; Secretary P. Franco; Educational Director A. Bell; Deck Delegate Jones; Engine Delegate James Chiaese; Steward Dele­ gate Ronald Fluker. No disputed OT. Steward advised all brothers to read the Log as it has a lot of good reading in it and keeps you informed lo what is going on in the Union. Also received the education series No. 7 which is great for all of our young members to read. If a lot of brothers read these things they would not be sitting around the messroom telling young members what they can get out of going to sea by not working or knocking our Union and Piney Point. SEA-LAND MARKET (Sea-Land Service), April 10—Chairman, Recer­ tified Bosun D. Rood; Secretary R. Hutchins; Deck Delegate V. Genco; Engine Delegate C. C. Hall; Steward Delegate A. Mohamed. No disputed OT. Chairman extended a vote of thanks to each department delegate for their running of a smooth ship. It takes all departments to achieve this aim. Ob­ served one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port, Portsmouth. ERNA ELIZABETH (Hudson Wa­ terways), April 17—Chairman, Recer­ tified Bosun F. C. Cooper; Secretary L. Banks; Deck Delegate A. W. Saxon; Engine Delegate Joseph Collins. No dis­ puted OT. Received the Seafarers Log which contained lots of information. Report to Log: "With Sonny Rankins aboard we have around-the-clock news. Sonny Rankin says he will retire after this voyage with 39 years." Next port, Leningrad. MASSACHUSETTS (Interocean Mgt.), April 3—Chairman, Recertified Bosun J. L. Bourgeois; Secretary A. Hassan; Educational Director C. W. Dahlaus; Deck Delegate Thomas R. Reading. No disputed OT. Educational Director C. W. Dahlaus advised all crewmembers to take advantage of the Piney Point upgrading classes as they are there for your benefit. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. ship'^^mj^^ f re- KCrtt ' JOHN TYLER ^ ^ \ .EGIANGECL RIO : .r ^.-•-•'^' •SEA-LAlNp:COMteRCE • GOLomimMRcti ovi pt Pi AN< OVERSEAS JOYCE (Maritime Overseas), April 17—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun A. H. Anderson; Secre­ tary S. Szeibert; Educational Director Soc. Sec. No. SIU H. Granger; Deck Delegate Jose M. Nova ; Engine Delegate Daniel Boleria. No disputed OT. Chairman advised all crewmembers to be aware of the curfew l^nine . • in Russia and that everyone must ob­ Print Last Name First Name Middle Initial serve the law. If there are any prob­ lems, the Russian authorities will Address ».... •.... •.. •• Print Number and Street City , , State ' Zip revoke passes. Also discussed the im­ portance of donating to SPAD. Ob­ Dateof Birtil served one minute of silence in memory Mo / Day / Year of our departed brothers. V 'CM.. " ^ June 1b». /31 �p*as--- Pensioner Daniel Behrens, 72, passed away on May 31, Brother Behrens joined the Union in the port of Baltimore in 1956 sailing as a machinist for the Curtis Bay Towing Co. from 1922 to 1962. He was a 1961 elected delegate to the first IBU Con­ vention held in Brooklyn, N.Y. A na­ tive of Germany, he was a naturalized U.S. citizen. Surviving is his widow, Louise. Pensioner John W. Fitchett, 70, passed away in the Horn Harbor Nursing Home, Mathews, Va. on Apr. 27. Brother Fitchett joined the Union in the port of Norfolk in 1959 sail­ ing as an engineer and captain for the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad from 1926 to 1963. He served on the 1965 Polls and Tallying Committee for elected delegates of the Railroad Ma­ rine Region of the IBU Convention. Boatman Fitehett also worked for the U.S. Lighthouse Service. Surviving are a son, John; a daughter, Mrs. Irene Billets of Seal Beach, Calif., and a sister, Mrs. M. J. Green of Ocean View, Va. 5 * James IVI. Farlow, 56, died of injuries from an explosion aboard the Interstate Barge No. 12 at the Gulf Oil Refinery on the Schuykill River near Philadelphia on Apr. 9. Brother Farlow joined the Union in the port of Phil­ adelphia in 1968 sailing as a tankerman and barge captain for the Delmarva Oil Transportation Co. and for the Inter­ state Oil Transportation Co. from 1967 to 1977. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. A native of Salisbury, Md., he was a resident of Princess Anne, Md. Burial was in Asbury Cemetery, Princess Anne. Surviv­ ing are his widow, Virginia and a step­ son. Richard L. Bloodsworth. Elias J. Luostari, 53, died of a heart attack in St. Mary's Hospital, Duluth, Minn, on May 2. Brother Luostari joined the Union in the port of Chicago w, in 1962 sailing as a tug oiler and deckhand for the Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Co. from 1962 to 1977 and for the Hannah Inland Waterways Inc. on the tug William W. Stender from 1969 to 1976. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War LL Born in Wakefield, Mich,, he was a resident of Lake Nebagamon, Wise. Cremation took place in the Park Hill Crematory, Duluth. Surviving .are his widow, Eleanor; a daughter, Cheryl of Wenthworth, Wise.; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Elias E. Luostari of Massa­ chusetts; a foster daughter, Deborah, and f 'oster sons, Francis, Robert, Lon / LUU / June 1977 Pensioner Johnnie E. Hudgins, Sr., 65, died of heart failure in Eastern State Hos­ pital, Williamsburg, Va. on May 12. ^ Brother Hudgins '^joined the Union in « the port of Norfolk in 1960 sailing as a mate and tug cap­ tain for the Penn-Central Railroad from 1936 to 1962. He was born in Diggs, Va. and was a resident of Mathews County, Va. Burial was in Milford Cemetery, Mathews. Surviving are a son, Johnnie of Mathews; a daughter, Deborah, and a brother, C. F. Hudgins of Norfolk. Stephen F. Murawski, 60, died of a heart attack in San Juan, P.R. on May 13. Brother Murawski joined the Union in the port of Norfolk in 1968 sailing as a cook for the Gulf At­ lantic Towing and Transportation Co. (GATCO) from 1967 to 1977. He also worked for the Jacksonville (Fla.) Ship Chandlery Co. from 1964 to 1966. Brother Murawski was a retired U.S. Air Force veteran of World War II. Born in Baltimore, he was a resident of Jacksonville. Cremation took place in the Giddens-Griffith Crematorium, Jacksonville. Surviving are his widow, Gladys, and two daughters, Linda and Susan. Pensioner Stanley Paul, 70, died of can­ cer in the Fairview (Ohio) General Hos­ pital on Mar 31. Brother Paul joined the Union in the port of Cleveland in 1956 sailing 21 years as an oiler and dredgeman for the Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Co. from 1961 to 1972 on the Dredge Alaska of Bay City, Mich. He was born in Lyndhurst, N.J. and was a resident of Fairview Park, Ohio. Burial was in Sunset Mem­ orial Park Cemetery, North Olmstead, Ohio. Surviving are his widow, Helen, and a sister, Mrs. Theresa Gittinger of North Olmstead. Pensioner Wayne W. Weston, 73, passed away on Apr. 11. Brother Weston joined the Union in the port of Sault Ste. Marie, Mich, in 1961 sailing 27 years for the Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Co., the Dravo Corp., and the Peter Kuiwit Sons Co. A native of Baymills, Mich., he was a resident of Brimley, Mich. Surviving are his widow, Gertrude and a son, Richard. Louis D. Gilmore died on July 13, 1976. Brother Gilmore joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of Mobile. He also sailed during World War II. Surviving is his widow. George C. Stone, 69, passed away from a brain tumor at the Corny Brook Hospital in Pasadena, Newfoundland, Canada on Mar. 30. Brother Stone sailed from the port of Boston for 40 years until 1968. He was a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y. until that year. Sur­ viving is his widow, Mary; a son, Almon; five grandchildren, and two great­ grandchildren. Pensioner Thomas Barich, 84, died of heart failure in the U.S. Veterans Ad­ ministration Lake­ side Hospital, ChiBrother Barich f \ joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1960 sailing as a bosun. He sailed 31 years and also worked as a welder in a shipyard. Born in Croatia, Yugoslavia, he was a nat­ uralized U.S. citizen and was a resident of Chicago. Burial was in Oakland Memory Lanes Cemetery, Dolton, 111. Surviving are a niece, Mrs. Ann M. Kokoszynski, and a nephew, Michael A. Kokoszynski, both of Chicago. Pensioner Henry L. Bramer, 73, died of kidney failure in the Munson Medical Center, Traverse City, Mich, on May 17. Brother Bramer joined the Union in the port of Elberta. Mich, in 1953 sailing as an oiler for the Ann Arbor Railroad Co. He was born in Frankfort, Mich, and was a resident there. Interment was in the Gilmore Township Cemetery, Benzie County, Mich. Surviving is his widow, Laura. Pensioner Fred F. Kallstrom, 67, died of a heart attack in the Doar County Memorial Hospital, Sturgeon Bay, Wise, on Apr. 18. Brother Kallstrom joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1960 sailing as a chief stew­ ard for McKee Sons. He sailed 30 years. Born in Jefferson, Ohio, he was a resi­ dent of Sturgeon Bay. Burial was in the Bayside Cemetery, Sturgeon Bay. Sur­ viving is his widow, Tessie. Carleton J. "Caril** Amundson, 51, died in a Helsinki, Fin­ land hospital on May 22 while a crewmember of the SS Carter Braxton (Waterman). Brother Amundson joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of Mobile and sailed as a bosun. He was born in Sandstone, Minn, and was a resident of Minneap­ olis. Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Lena E. Teich, and a sister, Mrs. Marlene L. Nelson, both of Minneapolis. Pensioner Aionzo "Lonnie" Bettis, 65, died on May 30. Brother Bettis joined the SIU in 1946 in ' the port of Philadel* phia sailing as a cook. He sailed for ' 33 years. Seafarer Bettis was born in Gosport, Ala. and was a resident of Mobile. Surviving are his widow, Vivian; two sons, Lonnie and Robert, and three daughters. Da­ phne, Hattie and Jeanne. Pensioner Carl I. Copper, 62, died on June 8. Brother Cop­ per joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of New York sailing as a chief steward. He was a veteran of U.S. Navy aircraft carrier action during World War 11. Born in Indiana, he was a resident of Zephryhills, Fla. Surviving are his widow, Ila; two sons, Hal and Carl, and a daughter, Mrs. Lynda Hicks. Pensioner Carl De Marco, 78, passed away on June 7. Brother De Marco joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York sailing as a cook. He was a vet­ eran of the U.S. Army Infantry Corps in World War I. Seafarer De Marco was born in Pal­ ermo, Italy and was a naturalized U.S. citizen. He was a resident of Miami Beach, Fla. Surviving are his widow, Jennie, and a son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Louis De Marco of New York City. Clarence L.Schimmelpfennig died of cancer in the Balti­ more USPHS Hos­ pital on Mar. 7. Brother Schimmelpfennig joined the Un­ ion in the port of De­ troit in 1965 sailing as a cook for the Reiss, American and Boland Steamship Companies. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. Laker Schimmelpfennig was a Pensioner Fred resident of Moran, Mich. Surviving is a England, 69, passed sister, Mrs. George (Viola) J. Pulsipher away on June 3. of Saline, Mich. Brother England Frank T. Senich, joined the SIU in I' 59, died of lung can­ 1938 in the port of cer in the Cleveland New York sailing as (Ohio) Memorial . a deck engineer. He General Hospital on ' 1 sailed for 34 years. Apr. 11. Brother Sen­ A native of Missouri, he was a resident ich joined the Union of Cassville, Mo. Surviving are a son, in the port of Detroit Ray of Tulsa, Okla.; his mother, Kate, in 1960 sailing as a and a sister, Mrs. Mabel E. Anderson, fireman-watertender for the Kinsman both of Seattle. Marine Steamship Co. He sailed 17 years and was a veteran of the U.S. Pensioner Damaso Army in World War II. A native of De Jesus, 62 died. Cleveland, he was a resident of BrecksHe joined the SIU in ville, Ohio. Interment was in St. Theo1938 in the port of dosius Cemetery, Brooklyn, Ohio. New York and sailed Surviving is a sister, Mrs. Rose S. as a bosun. Brother Grossnickle of Brecksville. De Jesus sailed 40 Kevin Menz was lost overboard off a years and was on the National Marine Service barge on May picket line in the 27. Brother Menz worked for the com­ 1961 N.Y. Harbor strike and the 1965 pany from 1976 to 1977 and also for District Council 37 beef. He was bom the Inland Tug Co. last year. His body in Puerto Rico and was a resident of was not recovered and he was presumed Fajardo, P.R. Burial was in Puerto to have drowned. Rico. Surviving is his widow, Luisa. �Pensioner Santiago H. Rosario, 74, died of a heart attack on May 17. Brother RoI sario joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of Baltimore sailing as _J a fireman-watertender and in the stew­ ard department for 32 years. He re­ ceived a Union Personal Safety Award in 1960 for sailing aboard an accidentfree ship, the SS Frances. And he was a 1959 lifeboat graduate of the Andrew Furuseth Training School, Brooklyn, N.Y. A native of San Juan, P.R., he was a resident of Santurce, P.R. Burial was in the Rio Piedras (P.R,) Cemetery. Surviving are his widow, Maria, and a daughter, Sandra. Howard F. Starbuck, 67, died on Mar. 14. Brother Starbuck joined the SIU in 1941 in the port of New York and sailed as a bo7 sailed 34 years. Seafarer Starbuck was born in Tama, Iowa and was a resident of Torrance, Calif. Surviving are his widow. Fern; a stepdaughter, Judy Ann Shepherd, and a sister, Anna of Los Angeles. William H. Johnson, 55, died of can• f cer in the U.S. Naval Regional Medical Center, Portsmouth, Va. on May 2. Broth­ er Johnson joined the SIU in the port of Norfolk in 1965 sail­ ing as a cook. He sailed 20 years. Sea­ farer Johnson was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. Born in Jack­ son, Ga., he was a resident of Chesa­ peake, Va. Cremation took place in the Lynnhaven Crematorium, Virginia Beach, Va. Surviving are his widow, Jeanette of Norfolk; five sons, George, Rod, Tony, Gregory and Grandison, and seven daughters, Yvonne, Theresa, Jeanette, Mamie, Mary, Denise and Andra; Jay W. Savage, 53, died on Mar. 27. Brother Savage joined the SIU in 1944 sailing as an sailed for 35 years. Born in Missouri, he was a resi•H A flHident of New York City. Surviving is his widow, Gertrude. Pensioner Herman E."Tommy" Thomp­ son, 52, died of can­ cer in the San An­ tonio Community Hospital, Upland Calif, on Apr. 28. Brother Thompson joined the SIU in 1942 in the port of Mobile sailing as an AB. He was born in Grand Cayman, B.W.I., was a naturalized U.S. citizen and was a resident of Ontario, Calif. Burial was iii Georgetown Cemetery, Grand Cayman. Surviving are two sis­ ters, Mrs. Ted C. (Pearl) Carrigan of Ontario and Mrs. Leon (Iris I.) Dusa of Cadillac, Mich. Raymond I. Perez died in Seattle in June. Brother Perez sailed 28 years. He sailed in the inland field from 1970 to 1977. Pensioner Lester C. Long, 70, died of a heart attack in the Martinsburg (W.Va.) Veterans Adminis­ tration Hospital on ! May 6. Brother Long joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of Norfolk sailing as a bosun. He sailed 24 years and was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force in World War II. Seafarer Long was born in Martinsburg and was a resident there. Cremation took place in the J. William Lee Crematorium, Washington, D.C. and interment was in Rosedale Cemetery, Martinsburg. Surviving are his mother, Mazzie of Martinsburg; a brother. Perry, also of Martinsburg, and two sisters, Mrs. Lil­ lian M. Elliott of Cobb Island, Md. and Mrs. Alice M. Jenkins of Martinsburg. Pensioner John D. McDaniel, 76, died of pneumonia in the l-; T Blount Memorial Hospital, Maryville, Tenn. on Apr. 15. Brother McDaniel joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of Norfolk and sailed as a bosun. He sailed 23 years. Born in Danville, Va., he was a resident of Maryville. Burial was in Highland Park Cemetery, Danville. Surviving are a son, Jamie of Danville; a brother, Carson of Washington, D.C., and a sister, Mrs. B. B. (Virginia L.) Foster of Oak Ridge, Tenn. Pensioner Rodolfo I. Rodriguez, 56, 1 died in January 1976. ' I Brother Rodriguez joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New York sailing in the steward depart­ ment for 33 years. He walked the picket line in both the 1961 Greater N.Y. Harbor strike and the 1962 Robin Line beef. A native of Manila, the Philippines, he was a resi­ dent of Brooklyn, N.Y. Burial was at sea off the SS Falcon Princess (Falcon Tankers). Surviving are his widow, Purita; a son, Roderick, and a sister, Mrs. Bettina R. Umahi of Manila. Larry D. Olson, 41, drowned on May 7. Brother Olson joined the SIU in the port of Detroit in 1961 sailing as an oiler. He sailed 18 years. Laker Olson attended a 1969 Maritime Trades Department Conven­ tion in Atlantic City, N.J. Also, he was a veteran of the post-World War II U.S. Army. A native of Ellison Bay, Wise., he was a resident there. Surviv­ ing are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gil­ bert Olson of Ellison Bay. Pensioner Joseph E. "Hunry" Wilaszak, 64, died of lung failure in the San Francisco USPHS Hospital on Mar. 29. Brother Wilaszak joined the SIU in 7 1944 in the port of Baltimore sailing as a chief steward. He ' sailed 29 years. A native of Palmer, Mass., he was a resident of Hay ward, Calif. Burial was in Mater Dolorosa Cemetery, South Hadley, Mass. Sur­ viving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Vincent and Sophie Wilaszak of Holyoke, Mass., and a sister, Mrs. Helen Brach, also of Holyoke. John M. Schoch, 61, died on May 15. Brother Schoch join­ ed the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1956 sailing as a chief electrician. He helped to organize the Atlantic Refining Co. in 1952 and was on the picket line in both the Bull Line strike and the American Coal Co. beef in 1956 and on the Wilson Line and Curtis Bay Towing Co. strikes. Seafarer Schoch also sailed during the Vietnam War and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. A native of Brockaway, Pa., he was a resident of Hazel Park, Mich. Surviving are his widow, Jose­ phine of Dubois, Pa.; a son, Keith; his mother. Pearl of Brockaway and a sis­ ter, Mrs. Paul (Lucille) Walsh of Hazel Park. Joseph P. "Joe" Rowland, 50, died of a cerebral shock in the Veterans Ad­ ministration Hospital, Nashville, Tenn. on Apr. 6. Brother Rowland joined the Union in the port of St. Louis, Mo. in 1975 sailing as a barge lead deckhand for the Orgulf Transportation Co. from 1973 to 1975 and for the Inland Tug Co. from 1975 to 1977. He was a vet­ eran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. Born in Kentucky, he was a resident of Princeton, Ky. Interment was in the Rowland Cemetery, Caldwell County, Ky, Surviving arc his widow, Thelma; a son, Rickey of Lincoln Park, Mich.; a daughter, Mrs. Leonard (Vickie Jo) Banasiak, al^o of Lincoln Park; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Paul and Violet Rowland, and a sister, Mrs. Glenn Bright, all of Princeton. Pensioner Porter P. Carroll, 76, died of a heart attack on Apr. 8. Brother Carroll joined the Union in Port Arthur, Tex. in 1961 sailing as an engineer for the D. M. Picton Co. of Port Arthur from 1944 to 1966. Boatman Carroll was a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. A native of Quintana, Tex., he was a resident of Beaumont, Tex. Burial was in the Olvin (Tex.) Memorial Cemetery. Surviving are his widow, Ethel, and two daughters, Mrs. Eleanor Goodridge of Beaumont, and Mrs. Eileen Holland. James W. Robert­ son, 48, died on May 18. Brother RobertI son joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of New York sailing as a fireman-watertender and OMED. He upgraded to QMED at the Harry Lundeberg School of Sea­ manship at Piney Point, Md. in 1967 and took engineering training at the HLSS in 1969. Seafarer Robertson was a veteran of the post-World War II U.S. Army. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Hazel Nester and Lucille,'both of Nor­ folk. Pensioner Hilliard L. Trahan, 68, died of heart failure in the Orange (Tex.) Me­ morial Hospital on May 1. Brother Trahan joined the SIU ^j|| in 1938 in the port of Galveston sailing as an oiler. He was a veteran of the preWorld War II U.S. Army. Born in Lou­ isiana, he was a resident of Orange. Interment was in Forest Lawn Memo­ rial Park Cemetery, Orange. Surviving is a sister, Mrs. Wilfred (Bessie Mae) White of Orange. Earl L. Bryant, 56, died at home in Paducah, Ky. on Nov. 4, 1976. Brother Bryant joined the Union in the port of Paducah in 1975 sailing as a deckhand for National Marine Service, Inland Tug Co., and for the Orgulf Co. from 1973 to 1976. Boatman Bryant was born in Clarksville, Tenn. Burial was in the Maplewood Cemetery, McCracken County, Ky. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bryant; two daughters, Mrs. Gaston (Sharon) L. B. Mounce of Duncanville, Tex., and Mrs. Ted (Patricia) A. Foreman of Grand Saline, Tex., and a nephew, Dave B. O'Bannon. SS Newark's Final Farewell To the words of the English poet Alfred Lord Tennyson's "Crossing the'Bar", Seafarers of the SS Newark (Sea-Land) said their final farewells to Brother 0. A. Morrison as a funeral service was read and his ashes scattered on the sea on Mar. 31 at Latitude 54 degrees N., Longitude 137 W. June 1977/ LOG / 33 �Don't Buy Coors Beer, Croft Metals Boycotts Set by AFL-CIO A nationwide boycott of Coors beer has been called for unanimously by the AFL-CIO Executive Council. The boycott compaign against the Adolph Coors Beer Co, of Golden, Colo, was triggered by a strike of the state's 1,500 members of the Brewery Workers Local 366 on Apr. 5. The di­ rectly-affiliated union is seeking re­ newal of a contract which expired on Dec. 31. The anti-union firm caused the walk­ out by proposing, in a new contract, 56 reasons why a union worker could be disciplined or fired. And the firm is trying to deny members grievance pro­ cedures to rectify unjust firings and discipline. Included in the Coors' demands was the stipulation that would let a super­ visor order a production worker to take a lie detector test and physical examina­ tion. When the. company refused collec­ tive bargaining on these issues, the local filed unfair labor practice charges with the National Labor Relations Board. At mediation on Apr. 19, Coors said it was rescinding the union shop clause in the contract. Since then the company has hired scabs. "The company," (which in 1975 earned $41-million in profit after taxes), AFL-CIO chief George Meany stated, "is clearly determined to try to bust the union. "The success of the Coors boycott depends upon the wholehearted cooper­ ation and full support of every union member, his family, his friends and neighbors," he declared. "This is clearly the struggle of all workers and all union members. This boycott will remain in effect until a fair and decent collective bargaining agree­ ment is reached." num doors, shower stalls and doors and other home .building products — has been asked for by the AFL-CIO and the United Brotherhood of Carpenters Union. After five fruitless years of trying to get a union contract with Croft, 500 of the firm's 800 employes went out on strike on Jan. 16. Iowa Beef Processors Also, out in Dakota City, Neb., the 2-million members of the AFL-CIO Food and Beverage Trades Department spiritually joined the 2,000 striking The meatcutters struck to close up the $1 an hour wage gap between Iowa Beef and other major meat producers with union contracts. The union has asked the National Labor Relations Board for relief from certain unfair labor practices by the company. Before the strike, there was a five-week ex­ tension of the contract and intervention by the Federal Mediation and Concilia­ tion Service. Ventriioquisf' is No Dummy Croft Metals In a related development, another U.S. don't buy boycott of Croft Metals of Magnolia, Miss.—makers of alumi­ Seventy-one cents of every dollar spent in shipping on American-flag vessels remains in this country, making a very substantial contribution to the national balance of payments and to the nation's economy. Use U.S.-flag ships. It's good for the American maritime industry, the Ameri­ can shipper, and America. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS Ventriloquist Jerry Goodspeed is now doubling as an OS aboard the Afoundria (Sea-Land). Between watches he entertains the men with his two little friends. Accomplished world travelers, they surprised residents in India last year when they learned how to speak Hindi. Brother Goodspeed graduated from the HISS trainee program in 1976. While at the school, he performed for children in the nearby Lexington Park, Md. Day Care Center and then carried the act over onto his first voyage aboard the SlU-contracted Williamsburg. He taught him­ self ventriloquism when he was 10 years old. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every three months, which are to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A quarterly finance committee of rank and file members, elected by the membership, makes examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommenda­ tions. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recommendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District arc administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and senior­ ity are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Uriion and the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return re­ ceipt requested. The proper address for this is: Frank Drozak, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 275 - 20th Street, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11215 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are avail­ able in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obliga­ tions, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in 34 / LOG / June 1977 workers of Iowa Beef Processors who are members of the Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butcher Workmen Local 22. the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY — SEAFARERS LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publishing any ar­ ticle serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, 1960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Log policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union, fhe Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circum­ stances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone at­ tempts to require any such payment be made without sup­ plying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGA­ TIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its con­ tents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempt­ ing to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no Seafarer may be discrimi­ nated against because of race, creed, color, sex and na­ tional or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is ' denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION —SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its pro­ ceeds are used to further its objects and purposes includ­ ing but not limited to furthering the political, social and economic interests of Seafarer seamen, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are vol­ untary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of membership in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Sea­ farers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. Support SPAD to protect and further your economic, political and social interests, American trade union concepts and Seafarer seamen. If at any tinie a Seafarer feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or infor­ mation, he should immediately notify SIU President Hall at headquarters by certified maii, return receipt requested. �12'A' Seniority Upgraders William Lough Rex A. Rayner David Goyette Seafarer William Lough, 24, has been shipping out with the SIU ever since he graduated the entry rating pro­ gram at the Lundeberg School in 1974. A member of the deck depart­ ment, Brother Lough upgraded to AB in 1976. He was born and raised in Flor­ ida, and now lives in Coconut Grove, Fla. He ships from the port of New Orleans. Seafarer Rex A. Rayner, 23, gradu­ ated from the Harry Lundeberg School Trainee Program in 1973 and has sailed with the SIU in the deck department ever since. In 1976 he returned to Piney Point to earn his A B ticket. During May of this year, he took the Basic Cardiac Life Support course. Brother Rayner was born in Torrance, Calif, and raised in Jacksonville Beach, Fla. He lives in New Orleans and ships out of that port. Seafarer David X Goyette, 24, first sailed with the SIU in 1971 after graduating from the Lundeberg School. He ships out in the deck department ^^and earned his AB ' V ticket at the Lunde­ berg School earlier this year, fie also completed the Basic Cardiac Life Sup­ port course. Brother Goyette was born in New York, N.Y. and lives in Beltsville, Md. He ships out of the port of New York. Charles Johnson Seafarer Charles Johnson, 33, has been shipping out with the SIU ever since he graduated from the Andrew Furuseth Training School in 1961. After sailing in the black gang for sev­ eral years, he got his FOWT endorse­ ment and lifeboat ticket through the Harry Lundeberg School in 1968. Brother Johnson was born in New York City, shipping out from that port. While taking the "A" seniority upgrading course, he successfully earned his Basic Cardiac Life Support card. James Mann . Seafarer James Mann, 23, gradu­ ated from the Harry Lundeberg School entry rating pro­ gram in 1973. A member bf the steward depart­ ment, he upgraded twice at Piney Point, earning his third cook's endorse­ ment and then his cook and baker's en­ dorsement. He also finished the Basic Cardiac Life Support Course while at the HLSS for the "A" seniority pro­ gram. Brother Mann was born in Teaneck, N.J. He lives in Ramsey, N.J. and ships out of the port of New York Dan Marcus Tomas Rodriguez David Timmons Seafarer Earl T. Holman, 56, started shipping with the SIU in 1970 after serving for 20 years on U.S. Navy "pigboats" (subs). In 1974 he went to the Harry Lundeberg School to earn his QMED and tankerman endorsements. He took the Basic Cardiac Life Sup­ port course while at Piney Point for the "A" seniority program. Brother Hol­ man was born in Tuscalosa, Ala. and now lives near San Francisco. He ships out from the port of San Francisco. Seafarer Tomas Rodriguez, 23, first shipped out in 1974 after attending the Lundeberg School Trainee Program. A member of the black gang, he returned to Piney Point in ^ 1976 to get an FOWT endorsement. While attending the "A" seniority program, he finished the Basic Cardiac Life Support course. A native and resident of Puerto Rico, Brother Rodriguez was born in Mayaguez and lives in Rio Piedras. He ships out of the port of San Juan. Seafarer David Timmons, 22, went through the Trainee Program at the Harry Lundeberg School in 1973. Since then he has shipped out with the SIU in the enI gine department. He upgraded in 1977 taking the HLSS pumproom operation maintenance course and recently took the Basic Cardiac Life Support course as well. He holds an FOWT ticket. Brother Tim­ mons was born in Corpus Christi, Tex., was raised in Hurley, Miss, and makes his home in New Orleans. He ships out of New Orleans. Vincent Tatesnre Seafarer Vincent Tatesure, 20, sails with the SIU in the engine department. He made his first trip in 1973 after completing the Trainee Program at the Harry Lunde­ berg School. In 1975 he upgraded to FOWT at Piney Point. During the current "A" seniority course, he got his Basic Cardiac Life Support ticket. A native and resident of Brooklyn, N.Y., Brother Tatesure ships out from the port of New York. ... for SIU members with Alcohol problem For our own sakes, then, we have plenty of good reasons for wanting our alcoholic brother to take advantage of the Seafarers Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center and begin his recovery. But sometimes .it is easy to overlook the best and most basic reason for want­ ing to help the alcoholic recover. This reason is our commitment to the wel­ fare of every. Seafarer and Boatman because they are our Union brothers. As we complain and mutter about "that DEEP SEA Earl T. Holman Seafarer Dan Marcus, 23, first shipped out with the SIU in 1972 after graduating from the HLSS en­ try rating course. In 1976, he went back to the School to earn his AB ticket. A member of the deck department, he also has his Basic Car­ diac Life Support ticket. Brother Mar­ cus waj born and raised in Baltimore, Md. where he still lives, shipping out of that port. c jSrotherhood in Action As Seafarers and Boatmen who live and work in close contact with our brothers who have alcoholism, we are all familiar with the effect this disease has on each of us. We know the prob­ lems that missed watches, unfinished work and unsafe work habits create. There is no denying the aggravation and inconvenience to each of us that the alcoholic causes. Michael Knithe Seafarer Michael Kuithe, 24, finished the Trainee Pro­ gram at the HLSS in 1973 then went to sea with the SIU. He earned his AB ticket back at the School in 1976. During the "A" seniority program. Brother Kuithe, a member of the deck department, fin­ ished the Basic Cardiac Life Support course. Brother Kuithe was born in St. Louis and makes his home in St. Louis, but he ships out of all SIU ports. drunk", and the problems he causes, we may forget what the alcoholic him­ self is suffering. It's important to remember that the outward symptoms of alcoholism seem to be shiftlessness, irresponsibility, carelessness and, of course, drunken­ ness. But the symptoms the alcoholic suffers insfde himself are much worse than the irritation he causes us. Inside, our alcoholic brother is feel­ ing terrible fears, deep anxieties, and a lot of guilt and self hatred. In addition to this mental pain, he is seriously phys­ ically ill. Death or a mental breakdown are very real possibilities for his im­ mediate future. No true trade unionist could aban­ don a brother to this suffering. The im­ proved wages and working conditions we have won through union solidarity will mean nothing to a man suffering the way an alcoholic suffers. Mitchell Hartshorn Seafarer Mitchell Hartshorn, 23, completed the trainee course at the Harry Lunde­ berg School in Piney Point in 1974, finishing the third cook's training at the same time. He has been sailing with the SIU in the steward department ever since. He also has hiscard for Basic Cardiac Life Sup­ port. Brother Hartshorn, a native and resident of the state of Washington, now lives in Seattle and ships out of that port. Alcoholic Rehobilitotion Center I am interested in attending a six-week program at the Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center. I understand that all my medical and counseling records will be kept strictly confidential, and that they will not be kept anyw/icfc except at The Center. Name Book No. I I Address (Street or RFD) (City) (State) (Zip) j I I Telephone No Mail to; THE CENTER Star Route Box 153-A Valley Lee, Md. 20692 or call, 24 hours-a-day, (301) 994-0010 This, then, is the most basic reason for the Seafarers Alcoholic Rehabilita­ tion Center. It's the most basic reason for our commitment, as SIU members, to helping our alcoholic brothers re­ cover from their illness. None of us, as I trade unionists and SIU members, will have achieved our final goal until every brother is able to enjoy the better way of life which we are working so hard to build for ourselves and our fellow members. June 1977 / LOG / 35 �The Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship "/or a better job today^ and job security tomorrow. 99 AB Endorsement Means Better Pay^ Security How does a young ordinary seaman get a belter job, better pay and increased job security all at once? Simple! He upgrades •to Able-Seaman through the Lundeberg School's four-week long vocational pro­ gram leading to this important endorse­ ment. In fact, there's no better time than right now to get your AB ticket because ship­ ping has been excellent and there are a wide range of job opportunities available to SIU members holding this endorse­ ment. The Lundeberg School will conduct its next Able-Seaman Course beginning Au­ gust 4, 1977. Check the course require­ ments below, and if you qualify, simply fill out an Upgrading Application and send it to the HLSS Vocational Education Department. ' There are still plenty of openings avail­ able for th(^ course. But send in your ap­ plication as soon as possible to insure a seat in the class. The opportunity to upgrade to a better job is easily acccssable to you. But it is up to you to take advantage of this op­ portunity. Don't delay any longer. Course Requirements • You must be 19 years of age. • You must pass a physical. • Must have normal color vision. • Must have, either with or without glasses, at h'ast 20/20 vision in one eye, and at least 20/40 in the other. • Must either have or first complete the .separate Lifeboat Course offered at the School. • For the endorsement of Able-Seaman 12 Months Any Waters, you must have 12 months seatime as ordinary seaman, or eight months seatime if you are an HLSS graduate. Seafarers upgrading to Able-Seaman learn wire splicing as part of their on-thejob training. LUNDEBERG UPGRADING APPLICATION Seafarers Jim Gilmartin and Keith O'Brien, enrolled in the current AB Course, get some on-the-job training on the Lundeberg Sehool's schooner. Do you hold a letter of completion for Lifeboat: • Yes • No; j Firefighting: • Yes • No **Iame_ Date of Birth(Last) (First) Dates Available for Training (Middle) Mo. /Day/Year Address. (Refer to Directory for all course listings.) (Street) I Am Interested in the Following Course (s) Telephone #(City). (State) Deepsea Member LD [ I ' (Zip Code) (Area Code) Inland Waters Member • Lakes Member Q Seniority Book Number Date Book Was ls.sued Port Issued- Endorsement(s) Now Held- Social Security #. Piney Point Graduate: • Yes Entry Program: From RECORD OF EMPLOYMENT TIME—(Show only amount needed to up­ grade in rating noted above or attach letter of service, whichever is applicable.) Port Presently Registered In- VESSEL RATING HELD DATE SHIPPED DATE OF DISCHARGE No • (if so, fill in below) to. Endorsement (s) Received (Dates Attended) SIGNATURE. DATE- Jpgrading Prograrri: From. .to. _ Endorsement (s) Received — (Dates Attended) RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO; LUNDEBERG UPGRADING CENTER, PINEY POINT, MD. 20674 I I I I I I ! .J 36 / LOG / June 1977 - - ->—- - �Steward Department All Steward Department Courses Lead To Certification Bv HLSS. CHIEF STEWARD The course of instruction is six weeks long and covers all phases of steward department management and operation. Course Requirements; All candi­ dates must have scatime and/or training in compliance with one of the following: • Throe years seatime in a rating above 3rd cook or assistant cook OR • Six months seatime as 3rd cook or assistant cook, six months seatime as cook land baker, six months seatime as chief cook and hold HLS certifi­ cates of completion for each pro­ gram OR • 12 months seatime as 3rd cook or assistant cook, six months seatime as cook and baker, six months seatime as chief cook and hold HLS certifi­ cates of completion for the cook and baker and chief cook programs OR • 12 months seatime as 3rd cook or assistant cook, 12 months seatime as cook and baker, and six months sea­ time as chief cook and hold an HLS certificate of completion for the chief cook program. Starting dates: July 7, Aug. 18, Sept. 29, and ISov. 10. Directory of All Upgrading Courses |t>EEPSEA, LAKES COURSES • " • • • Deck Department Ablc-scaman, 12 Months Any Waters Able-seaman, Unlimited Any Waters Lifeboalman Quartermaster FOWT Th»' course is four weeks in le ngth and leads to endorsemi't as Fireman, Watertender, and/or Oiler. Course Requirements: If you have a Wiper endorsement only, you must: • Be able to pass the prescribed physi­ cal, including eyesight requirements • Have six months seatime as Wiper, OR Be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have three months seatime as Wiper • If you have an engine department rating there are no requirements. Starting dates: July 7, Sept. 29. WELDING The course of instruction in basic weld­ ing consists of classroom and on-the-job training including practical training in CHIEF COOK He's a Chief Cook The course of instruction is six weeks in length and students specialize in the preparation of soups, sauces, meats, sea­ foods, and gravies. Course Requirements: All candi­ dates must have seatime and/or training in compliance with one of the following: • 12 months seatime as cook and baker OR • Three years seatime in the steward department, with six months as 3rd cook or assistant cook and six months as cook and baker OR • Six months seatime as 3rd cook or assistant cook and six months as cook and baker OR • 12 months seatime as 3rd cook or assistant cook and six months sea­ time as cook and baker and hold a certificate of completion for the HLS cook and baker training program. Starting dates: June 9, Jtily 21, Sept. 1, Oct. 13, and ISov. 25. Note: Courses and starting dates are subject to change at any time. Any change will he noted in the LOG. COOK AND BAKER The course of instruction is six weeks in length and students specialize in the selection and preparation of breakfast foods, breads, desserts, and pastries. Course Requirements: All candi­ dates must have scatime and/or Engine Department Fireman, Oiler, Watertender (FOWT) QMED-^Any Rating i Advanced Pumpman Procedures Automation LNG-LPG Refrigerated Containers Welder Die.sel Kngines Mariin- KKrlrical Maintenance Pumprooni .Maintenance and Operation electric arc welding and cutting; and oxyacetylene brazing, welding and cutting. On completion of the course, an HLS Cer­ tificate of Graduation will be awarded. Course Requirements: • Engine department personnel must have 6 months seatime in an engine room rating • Deck and steward department j)ersonel must hold a rating in their department. Starting dale: Sept. 19. LNG/LPG The course of instruction leading to certification as LNG/LPG crew consists of basic chemistry, lank and ship con­ struction, gasification, reliquefication procedures, inert gas and nitrogen sys­ tems, instrumentation, safety and firefighting, loading, unloading and trans­ porting LNG/LPG. Course Requirements: Engine room personnel must hold QMED —Any Rating. Others, deck and steward department personnel must hold a rating in their department. The normal length of the course is four (4) weeks. Starting date: ISov. 28. Seafarer Gilbert Murray displays Chief Cook's endorsement he just achieved by upgrading through the Lundeberg School's program for this rating. training in compliance with one of the following: • 12 months seatime as a 3rd cook or assistant cook OR • 24 months in the steward depart­ ment with six months as a 3rd cook or assistant cook OR • Six months seatime as 3rd cook or assistant cook and hold a certificate of completion from the HLS assist­ ant cook training program. Starting dates: June 9, 23; July 7, 21; Aug. 4, 18; Sept. 1,15, 29, and Oct. 13,27. Steward Departmeiil Assistant X-ook Cook and Baker Chief Cook Chief Steward INLAND WATERS COURSES • • • • Able-.Seaman Pr»'-Towboat Operator Original Towi)oat Operator Master/Male Uninspected Ves­ LIFEBOATMAN The course of instruction is two weeks in length and leads to the (^oast Guard endorsement of Lifeboalman. ASSISTANT COOK The course of instruction is six weeks in length and students specialize in the selection and preparation of vegetables and salads. Course Requirements: All candi­ dates must have 12 months seatime in the steward department, OR three months seatime in the steward department and he a graduate of the HLS entry rating program. Starting dates: June 23, Aug. 4, Sept. 15, Oct. 27, and Dec. 8. sels Not Over 300 Gross Tons Upon (Oceans First Cla.ss Pilot Radar Observer Pre-Engineer Die.sel Engines Assistant Engineer Uninspected Motor Vessels Chief Engineer Lninspected Motor Ves.sels Tanki-rman Towboat inland Cook Vessel Operator Management and .Safety (!ourse Course Requirements: Must have 90 days seatime in any department. Starting dates: June 9, 23; July 7, 21; Aug. 4, 18; Sept. 1, 15, 29, and Oct. 13, 27. H.S. Equivalency Diploma Available to All Members Get the reading, writing and math skills you need for job security and up­ grading through the high school equiv­ alency (General Educational Develop­ ment) Program at the Harry Lundeberg School. It only takes four to eight weeks, and your Brothers who have gone through this program can tell you that it's really worth it! Interested? Pick up a copy of the pre­ test kit in your port or write to this address: Margaret Nalen, Director Academic Education Department Harry Lundeberg School Piney Point, Md. 20674 When you complete the test, return it to the Lundeberg School. HLS will tell you the results and give you an estimate of the length of time you'll need to com­ plete the GED Program. REMEMBER! This test is not to see who scores high or low. It helps HLS de­ sign a study program just for you—a pro­ gram that will enable our teachers to help you get your high school diploma as soon as possible. .So apply today. It's easy to qualify. Just make sure that you have: • One year of seatime. • Are a member of the Union in good standing. Your cla.sscs will be small (usually just six to eight students). You'll get lots of individual help. And completing the GED Program opens the door to the other edu­ cational opportunities that the SIU has for you. A high school diploma is the first step towards qualifying for one of the three scholarships for Seafarers that are offered each year. June 1977/ LOG / 37 �One of the most important courses the Lundeberg School has to offer SIU Boat­ men will begin Aug, 1, 1977. The course leads to a Coast Guard license as first class pilot. The course includes both classroom in- Guiding A Ship on Buffalo R, struction and on-the-job training on the Lundeberg School's pushboat. Students will be trained in inland rules of the road; pilot rules applicable to the student's lo­ cal area, and local knowledge of winds, weather, tides and currents. The course will also include instruction in chart navi­ gation, aids to navigation, ship handling, chart sketch of the route, and such further information as the Coast Guard OCMI may consider necessary to establish the applicant's proficiency for his local area. To he eligible for the course, which is six weeks in length, an applicant must have three years seatime on deck on steam or motor vessels, of which 18 months must have been spent as able-seamen or the equivalent. And of this 18 months, at least one year must have been spent in a posi­ tion which included standing regular watches on the wheel in the pilothouse as part of the routine duties. Applicants must also be U.S. citizens, 21 years of age and pass a physical exam. If you are interested in the course, fill out the upgrading application on this page and send it to the Lundeberg School Vo­ cational Education Department, It is sug­ gested you do so as soon as possible to ensure yourself a seat in the class. 7 College Scholarships Awarded Yearly to Members^ Dependents Two SlU-contracted tugs were needed to tow the Joan M. McCullough up the Buffalo River, Buffalo, N.Y., recently. As part of their regular ship steering and docking chores, the Washington (fore) and the California (aft) (Great Lakes Towing) guided the Canadian lakes freighter to her dock at Republic Steel Corp. where she discharged 13,000 tons of iron ore pellets. Pictures of SlU-contracted tugs are regular features in the Buffalo papers. This one appeared in the Buffalo Evening News. 38 / LOG/June 1977 Another pari of the SlU's total educa­ tional program for its members is the Union's College Scholarships Fund. Each year the SIL awards five $10,000 fouryear scholarships, of which one is reserved for a Union member and four for depen­ dents of members. number of years, so you will only be com­ peting with other seamen with similar educational backgrounds. I ne awards are granted in April of each year and the deadline for the receipt of all applications is usually around April 1. Eligihility requirements are as follows: The L nion also awards two $.5,000 twoyear scholarships reserved exclusively for members. The two-year scholarships offer various opportunities e.specially for the member who plans to keep shipping. In such a program you may develop a trade or skill which would improve your per­ formance aboard ship as well as helping you obtain a better paying job when you are ashore. • Have not less than two years of ac­ tual employment (three years for the par­ ent or guardiciU of dependents) on vessels of companies signatory to the Seafarers Welfare Plan. The $10,000 scholarships may be used to pursue any field of study at any ac­ credited college or university in the U.S. or its lerrifnrres. In regard to our members, application requirements are geared for the man or woman who has been out of school for a • Have one day of employment on a vessel in the six-month ])eriod immedi­ ately preceding date of application. • Have 90 days of employment on a ve.ss(>l in the previous calendar year. Pick up a .scholar.'^hip application now. They ar»> available for yoiUand your de­ pendents at the local Union hall or by writing to the Seafarers Welfare Plan, College Scholarships, 275 20th St., Brook­ lyn, I\LY. 11215. �317 Have Itoiiatcil $100 or illorc To SI'AII Since Kegluiiinji of '77 The following Seafarers and other concerned individuals, 317 in all, have demonstrated an active interest in participating in political and legislative activities which are vital to both our job security and our social and economic welfare, by voluntarily donating $100 or more to the Seafarers Political Activities Donation (SFAD) fund since the beginning of 1977. (The law prohibits the use of any union money, such as dues, initiation fees, etc., for political activities. The most effective way the trade unionist can take part in politics is through voluntary political contributions. SFAD is the union's separate segregated political fund. It solicits and accepts only voluntary contributions. It engages in political activities and makes contributions to candidates. A member may voluntarily contribute as he sees fit or make no contribution without fear of reprisal.) Seven who have realized how important it is to let the SlU's voice be heard in the Halls of Congress have contributed $200, three have contributed $300, and two $600. For the rest of the year the LOG will be running the SFAD honor rolls because the Union feels that in the upcoming months our political role must be maintained if the livelihoods of Seafarers are to be protected. (A copy of our report is filed with the Federal Election Commission and is available for purchase from the Federal Election Commission, Washington, D.C.) NOTE: Each month's SFAD Honor Roll contains the names of those individuals who have given $100 or more as of the last Friday of the previous month. Neffe, J. Rudnicki, A. Abas, I. Hannibal, R. Darden, J. Johnson, R. Lee, K. McKay, D. O'Donnell, J. Sacco, J. Adams, W. HarUdstad,y. Davidson, W. Johnsted, R., Jr. Lelonek, L. McNabb, J. Olson, F. Sacco, M. Adamson, R. R. Harris, E. Davis, J. Jones, R. Lennon, J. McNally,M. Saeed, S. Omar, Y. Adium, M. Harris, W. Davis, J. Jones, T. Lewis, L. McNeely, J. Salandon, G. Pacheco, E. Air, R. N. Harris, W. Davis, S. Kastina, T. Liles, T. Mesford, H. Salch, H. Paladino, F. Algina, J. Hatton, M. Debarrios, M. KeUer,D. Loleas, P. Mollard, C. San Fillippo, J. Papuchls, S. AU,A. Hauf, M. Dechamp, A. Kemgood, M. Lombardo, J. Mongelli, F. Paradise, L. Sanchez, M. Haynes, B. Allen, J. Delgado, J. Kerr, R. Lynch, C. Mooney, E. Paschal, R. Schuffels, P. Heimal, W. Anderson, A. Delrio, J. Kingsley, J. Lyness, J. Morris, W. Patterson, D. Seabron, S. Heroux, A. Anderson, A. Demetrlos, J. Kizzire, C. Magruder, W. Morrison, J. Pecquex, F. Seagord, E. Anderson, R. Holmes, W. Dembach, J. Knutsen, £. Malesskey, G. Mortensen, O. Perez, J. Selzer, R. Homayonpour, M. Antici, M. Diaz, R. Koflowitch,W. Manafe, D. Mosley, W. Peth, C. Selzer, S. Howse, A. Aquino, G. Diercks, J. Kouvardas, J. Martinussen, C. Muniz, W. Shabian, A. Piper, K. Hunter, W. Arle, J. Digiorgio, J. Kramer, M. McCartney, G. Munsie, J. Siiclton, J. Porter, B. lovino, L. Aronica, A. Kwiatek, G. Doak,W. McCarthy, L. Murray, J. Sholar, E. Prentice, R. Jacobs, R. Aumlller, R. Kydd,D. Dolgen, D. McCaskey, E. Murray, M. Sigler, M. Pretare, G. Jackson, J. Lankford, J. Avery, R. Domenico, J. McOinton, J. Napoli, F. Prevas, P. Silva, M. Johnson, D. Badgett, J. Lawrence, W. Domingo, G. McElroy, E. Nash, W. Prott,T. Smith, L. Bailey, J. Donovan, P. PulUam, J. Smith, T. Barroga, A. Drozak, P. Soresi, T. Purgvee, A. BarUett,J. Drury, C. Spencer, G. Quinnonez, R. Bauer, C. Dryden, J. Stancaugr, R. Rankin, J. Baum, A. Ducote, C. Sfankiewicz, A. Rattray, W. Beeching, M. Dudley, K. Steams, B. Reck, L. Bellinger, W. Dwyer, J. Stephens, C. Reinosa, J. Benoit, C. Dyer, A. Lilledalll,H. Stevens, W. Reiter, J. Evans, M. Bergeria, J. Pomerlane, R. Rhoades, G. Stewart, E. Fagan, W. Berglond, B. Stubblefield, P. Richbhrg, J. Farnen, F. Berlin, R. Sulaiman, A. Riddle, D. Bishop, S. Faust, J. Sullins, F. RipoU, G. Fay, J. Bland, W. Roades, O. Surrick, R. Manuel, R. Quinter, J. Romolo, V. Bobalek,W. Fergus, S. Roberts, J. Swiderski, J. Bonser, L. Fgrshee, R. Robinson, W. Tanner, C. Boyne, D. Firshing, W. Rodriguez, R. Taylor, F. Fischer, H. Brand, H. Rondo, C. Taylor, J. Brongh, E. Fiune, V. Rosenthal, M. Pow, J. Telegadas, G. Drozak, F. Bernstein, A. Brown, G. Fletcher, B. Roshid, M. Shields, J. Terpe, K. Frounfelter, D. Combs, W. Brown, I. Florous, C. Roy, B. Tobin, G. McFarland, D. Browne, G. Fox, P. Royal, F. Tobio, J. Bryant, B. Franco, P. Troy, S. Bucci, P. Francum, C. Tmenski, C. Buczynski, J. Frank, S., Jr. Tsminrx, L. BuliOvk, R. Frederickson, E. Turner, B. Fuller, G. Burke, T. Turner, L. Burnette, P. Furukawa, H. Underwood, G. Gallium, R. Calfey, J. Velandra, D. Caga, L. Garcia, R. Vukmir, G. Callahan, J. Gard, C. Weaver, A. Campbell, A. Gardner, E. Webb, J. Campbell, A. Gaston, T. Weber, J. Campbell,'A. Gentile, C. West,D. Celgina, J. Gimbert, R. Whitmer, A. Cheshire, J. Glidewell, T. Whitsitt,M. Cofone, W. Goff,W. Wilburn, R. Conklin, K. Goldberg, J. Williams, L. Conning, E. Gooding, H. Wilson, C. Costango, G. Goodspeed, J. Wilson, J. Cousins, W. Gorbea^R. Winder, R. Cresci, M. Guarino, L. Wingfield,P. Cross, M. Guillen, A. Wolf, P. Cunningham, W, Hagerty, C. Woody, J. Curry, M. Haggagi, A. Woriey,M. Curtis, T. HaU,P. Worster, R. Da Silva, M. Hall,W. Yarmola, J. Danzey, T. HaU,M. i SPAD Honor Roll $600 Honor Roll $300 Honor Roll $200 Honor Roll June 1977/ LOG / 39 -I �amm which was at the New Ori^ms^is ^e third largest port in the worid, following only Rotterdam and New Yoifc in total jvaterbome commerce. Hie harbor ^t New Orleans is a complicat^ net?; work ^dttsjythtg dt the We crojSs^ the Co. dock, locate below deach^erdiis:to eatclt tN 'crew sL'the-tiig -^ Smith S^£Die't^ey.ldft^tp;d^ a sh^; FInaliy we headed npriver to oil refinery at Norcp^ La. to meet the . Dixie Progress^ . an ^ :aIU-COIt-Vi tracted deep s<m tug. The was waiting for a heavy fe^ to lift before departing ifor l^pa with its t5O,O0O-barrel barge loaded widi When die Log New Otieaiis we found SlU JEk^^ spread out 9 over many miles of waterway. Our first stop was the Gulf Canal Lines fleet at the foot of Carrolton Ave. on the east bank of the Missis­ sippi.' We had a nice visit with the crew of the tbwhoat Port of Mobilej i On board the tug Kevin Smith (Crescent Towing and Salvage), deck­ hands William Campbell (I.) and Keith Schneider prepare the lines for a ship decking assignment. Cock Jim Blackwell prepares steaks for lunch on beard the deep sea tug Dixie Progress. The tugs Shannon Smith and Kevin Smith wait at the Crescent Towing and Salvage dock in New Orleans. At a Union meeting on the Port of Mobile (Gulf Canal Lines), crewmembers sit round the galley table. They are (I. to r.): Randy Kent, utility: Patrick Peters, deckhand; Don May, deckhand; Waiter Cannon, captain and Fred Nation, captain. ... Chief Engineer Glen Wheeler (I.) and Assistant Engineer Alfred Marriott change fuel injectors in the main en­ gine of the Dixie Progress (Dixie Car­ riers). AB Tankerman Mike Maleno (r.) checks ullage on the 150,000 barrel gasoline barge that the Dixie Progress will be taking to Tampa, Fla. Captain Walter Wil­ liams (I.) and Pilot Richard Uetman (c.) look on. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1970-1979 Description An account of the resource Volumes XXXII-XLI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource June 1977 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES SIU MANS FIRST U.S.-FLAG LNG SHIP NEW COMPANY LOOKS TO REVIVE MICH. CARFERRIES MAP OUT COURSE FOR LEGISLATIVE ACTION HALL PRESSES HEW, OSHA ON HYGIENE SIUNA AFFILIATE OF CHICAGO CABDRIVERS WINS IMPORTANT VICTORY JAMES SMITH ADDED TO FLEET ‘SIU’ LITTLE LEAGUE TEAM IS FIRST IN PUERTO RICO CHAMPIONSHIP JIMMY LOGAN PEPARES FOR CHIEF ENGINEER’S TEST HOUSE OKS PORPOISE QUOTA FOR TUNA FLEET SS SHARON- A LADY WITH A LOYAL FOLLOWING AMERICANS PAY TRIBUTE TO SEAMEN ON MARITIME DAY IT MEANS MORE CARGO FOR U.S.-FLAG VESSELS FROM MEMPHIS-ST. PAUL-PITTSBURGH, ‘SWEEP’ RIVERS 23 RIVER BOATMEN ATTEND EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE 1971 SCHOLARSHIP WINNER GLAD SHE’S ACCOUNTANT AGE OF AQUARIUS DAWNS FOR U.S. MERCHANT MARINE ADEQUATE LNC FACILITY NEEDED IN CALIFORNIA $3.50 FOR A 10-HOUR DAY, 6-DAY WEEK, IN 1918 ON HARBOR BOATS PORT AGENTS PREPARE TO MEET MANPWOER NEED DON’T BUY COORS BEER, CROFT METALS BOYCOTTS SET BY AFL-CIO AB ENDORSEMENT MEANS BETTER PAY, SECURITY PORT OF NEW ORLEANS: 3RD MOST ACTIVE IN THE WORLD Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 6/1/1977 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 39, No. 6 1977 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/7b58a851285d05fb78fc6770aed4cf28.PDF 7e3a087d1d4bfd0f5056917f93310d91 PDF Text Text r ' 1 ^ .'J •"(i Pago 10 V-; y • •• - •JSit • -r ' • - " ;• : • _• v'. . ^•s.^..-. •',•'??^iV=vi:,••V'v --• " ':)[• jBoatauui Stephen Mageirtw f,^' .X •= 'jr- '•'• --•'•• ^;--''iv">i^''~-'f-' • • 'V'-- :--"'^^r-'^';;f.'¥'0:i-.- - Seahurer Aditon Woodhouse Seafarer WiUiam Bendii / ^-w.-i>At. - •:^%- Seafinrer Jadk Ute liil • " .• Overseas Ohio Will Eiiter ;•....•••'.: vv- y-:-yyWy:^ . ;;., , 'Vl'- r.rl ^'.. '*1^'' ^ .v:;-' • : • *^.v .... SiMPagoS /v- - ' 't' "'i^w ^ ^5. :, . -w-1: *Htiflfn i"--- h" rsss-J^S;rg-:!'- Leslie • ".' 3 •'IfJ-yi'.-.^- •"l2v 'm-y v,;w® "••-'•Irv .-I" • •'- . -ov;; �Lakes Fatal Boording Ladders, Cooperation Cited LOG Story Triggers Rep. Ruppee's CC Quiz on Safety An article about dangerous boarding ladders on Great Lakes vessels which appeared in the March Log prompted U.S. Rep. Philip E. Ruppee (R-Mich.) to take up the safety issue with the Coast Guard. After reading the article, Ruppee, a ranking minority member of the House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries, got in touch with SIU Detroit Port Agent Jack Bluitt and requested more information. The Michigan Con­ gressman has also asked the Coast Guard about its possible lack of cooper­ ation with the unions concerning mat­ ters that are vital to labor's "legitimate interests." : •/ GREAT LAKES In an Apr. 27 reply, SIU Executive Vice President Frank Drozak told Rup­ pee that Lakes Seafarers boarded their ships using common aluminum or wood household ladders. There are no cargo nets or lifelines attached to the ladder. "If the seaman fell," Drozak points out, "he would likely fall between the dock and the ship's side, causing serious injury or death." After climbing aboard, the seaman lowers a line for his suitcase ru =) [P[Rill^ Paul Hail 0 0, Why Is a Merger So Significant? Right now, representatives and the membership of the Marine Cooks and Stew­ ards Union, and the SIU's Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, both afliliates of the Seafarers International Union of North America, are discussing and considering a proposal to merge their unions into one district organization. In the very near future the members will vote on the proposal in referendum. In a sense, this is a very important moment in the history of the American sea­ men's labor movement because it can represent a true effort to effectively, effi­ ciently, and collectively improve the economic security of the seamen directly affected. Some might ask, "what is particularly significant about such a move, when the MCS is part of the SIU of NA already?" First, it is well to remember that the SIU of NA is a federation of autonomous unions. This, of course, means that all work together on common problems under the banner of the international union. But each is free to pursue whatever course of action it desires on any issue. There is both strength and weakness in such a structure. The merger presently under consideration between the MC&S and the AG LI WD would integrate the two organizations and would result in a single force operating in behalf of its membership instead of two different forces as is presently the case. One of the most persistent questions about the maritime industry that is con­ stantly being asked is "why isn't there one union of unlicensed seamen and one officers' union instead of the multiple organizations that exist today?" The licensed officers unions are quite capable of answering the question from their standpoint, but what is the problem from the point of view of the unlicensed per­ sonnel? There is more than a little evidence to indicate that there is a basic inability on the part of the unlicensed unions to look upon the industry and the problems from the standpoint of all American union seamen. As such, each -TTi^u-trfzaiix^rrV'viewTTnc-bOimrwhaL cr>Hjiru-"diTdnj bynts trwrr eoncCptiTSTi^ and perception of what the problems are. In the unlicensed deep-sea jurisdiction there are five separate and autonomous organizations representing American sea­ men—the same number that existed after the war when the U.S. had 2,300 ships as compared with approximately 550 today. Obviously, there has been a failure to face the factors of this industry in terms of absolute reality. Each organization is functioning as though their world of shipping is exactly as it was some 30 years ago. Which means that the membership of the organizations are not getting a precise and accurate picture of the difficult and dangerous position in which their industry sits. They are not getting a clear view of the uncertain condition of their job security. Instead of going away, the problems of the American seaman continue to mount. Where we solve one problem, two new ones arise. Consider some of the problems that we routinely face every day in this industry: In spite of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970, a new maritime program, we have fewer ships in operation today than we had then. At less than five percent. oufYhafeW duf h^flciiTsTor^n c is no better than it was in 1970. And it is substantially less than the 30 percent it was when the 1936 Merchant Marine Act was set up with one of the objectives being to improve our cargo carrying position. or sea bag. "There is no way for the seaman to board the vessel with his gear without risking serious personal injury," the SIU vice president protested. He noted that three SIU members were killed in 1976 in accidents involv­ ing these ladders. Drozak told Ruppee that the SIU brought this matter to the attention of the Coast Guard at a Marine Seminar in March. "Notwithstanding the evi- dence of injuries and death," he said, "and the successful use of gangway lad­ ders on vessels in Europe, the Coast Guard said that gangways were not practical for use on vessels on the Great Lakes. Most significantly, the Coast Guard has not required the companies to develop any alternative which would better protect the safety of the seamen." "A Legitimate Concern" Rep. Ruppee forwarded this letter to Adm. Owen W. Siler, commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard, asked for com­ ments, and added that, "A legitimate concern is raised that might reflect not Continued on Page 29 We have been experiencing a gradual disappearance of our American-flag passenger ships—a factor which the SIU has consistently maintained requires a totally new approach—if we are to resolve the problem. And we are continually facing a massive but sinister oil company campaign that seeks, to destroy all maritime initiatives and to erode what strength there is in the American merchant marine. Right now they are embarked on an effort to bring about the exportation of Alaskan oil and to defeat efforts at obtaining cargo preference for American cargo ships. Just these few problems themselves are sufficiently challenging and threaten­ ing to warrant the fulltime efforts of the maritime unions and the industry itself. But how well do the American seamen understand these problems, how much in-depth knowledge do they have of them? And are they sufficiently aware of these and other problems to enable them to properly focus their efforts and direct their energies so that they can be effective in dealing with them to their advantage? Conditions in the industry certainly seem to indicate that the American seaman is not fully cognizant of the multitude of adverse conditions which surrotmd him. The degree of information and education of the American seaman varies, of course, from union to union; and seamen in one organization off times are better informed on one issue than their brothers of another union. But generally speak­ ing, it is safe to say that on the broad scale of industry problems affecting job security, the American seaman could be better informed as to the nature and condition of the world in which he makes his living. Consider, for example, the impact of these problems on his wellbeing: • The constant attack on the Jones Act by the oil companies and other inter­ ests to invade domestic waters with foreign-flag, foreign-manned ships. • The increasing use of foreign-flag registeries by American corporations at the.ex]^nse of U.S.-flag fleets. • The massive expansion of the merchant fleet of the Soviet Union and its in­ vasion of the U.S. trades through the use of predatory rate cutting. • The rapidly growing number of foreign nations that are building merchant ships through cargo reservation policies and direct state ownership of fleets. • The ihcfeasipg threat of foreign domination of offshore drilling and deep ocean minings even in U.S. coastal waters. • The failure of Coast Guard to carry out the basic tenants of shipboard safety and its neglect in enforcing the provisions of the Port Waterways and Safety Act against foreign-flag shipping. • The ever-apparent hostility of Federal agencies and departments toward the U.S. mtJfrChafit marine which has hampered its ability to compete with foreign shipping. Of particular concern at the moment is the pursuit by the Federal Maritime Commission and the Anti-Trust Division of the Department of Justice of outmoded 19th century theories of free competition which has tied the hands of U.S. ship operators while foreign competitors mock our restrictions and. follow an approved practice of rebating. • The continued encroachment by the military sector on shipping operations . that can and should be performed by the private sector. These are but a few of the prpbIem_s_Jaced ftYery_.d2y in t-he--U;Si-m-aKtime-iiv----""••(iU'sTfy"'. Any one of them alone is sufficient to deal a staggering blow to the industry and combinations of them could eventually bring down the entire structure. But these problems are merely the manifestation of the larger and overriding problems which confront the American maritime worker—and that is the lack of a U.S. maritime policy. These are the problems and issues on which the wellbeing of the American seaman will rise or fall and these are the problems that the American maritime unions must be structured to deal with. And now is a good time—as it always is— for the unlicensed unions to develop an appropriate structure in which they can function toward resolving the problems besetting the American seamen. But the physical structure itself is only a vehicle or a medium. A structure is not a problem-solver in itself, so that a requirement of an effective physical merger is an agreement on the substance, and scope of the problems. The mere physical housing of unions within a single framework will not produce the desired objec­ tive. What we should be working for, at least, in addition to one single union for _ _iiiL iinJkejised-seamen-, k--to malje--e^feh"vhat-a{t^^ fully involved tn— every respect with the problems and issues confronting them and as to the best ways for resolving them. When we reach that point, we will have provided a basis on which the organizations can merge their thinking and efforts, and a structural merger will then come easy. Change of address cards on Form 3579 should be sent to Seafarers international Union, Atlantic, Gulf Lakes and Inland Waters District AFL-CIO fi7^ 11232. Published monthly. Second Class postage paid at Brooklyn, N.Y. Vol. 39, No. 5, May. 1977. ' 2 / LOG / May 1977 Fmir+h AW<. MV Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. �In 8 Months, New Companies, Vacation Plan, Standard Coniracts Coffen SlU-IBU Merger Posts Vital Cains When all the votes were counted and it was announced that the proposed merger of the SIU and IBU had been accepted by^ an overwhelming majority, ±ere was no doubt in anyone's mind that the merger would help the SIU membership in a big way. The only question was, how long would it take? The answer to that has to be, not very long. In the eight short months since the SIU-IBU merger went into effect, the Union has made significant progress in such vital areas as collective bargaining, organizing new companies, political action, training and upgrading, and Union-membership communica­ tion. (In this issue, the Log has an entire 12-page supplement which focuses on the merger and what it has done for us so far.) Of these five areas, though, the most progress has probably been achieved on the collective bargaining front for the inland membership. Since the merger, the SIU has succeeded in taking the first giant steps in establishing an industry­ wide vacation plan for SIU Boatmen, as well as the establishment of a standard­ ized contract, with standard language and provisions, for all SlU-contracted inland companies. Both the vacation plan and standard­ ized contracts, which are already in ef­ fect at several inland companies, are collective bargaining firsts for inland contracts anywhere in the nation. These victories have to be considered as major breakthroughs in establishing the most progressive contracts ever for SIU In­ land Boatmen. Since the first vacation plan was negotiated late last year, 92 checks have been issued to members. The merger has also produced good things on the organizing and job front. In the last eight months, the SIU has won organizing drives at four inland outfits, three on the East Coast and one on the Western rivers. These successful campaigns have resulted in the signing up of 100 new SIU members, as well as an addition of 14 new tugs and towboats to the Union's contracted inland fleet. , The new companies are Carteret Towing of Mborehead City, N.C.; W. P. Hunt Oil Co. of Hampton, Va.; Marine Contracting and Towing of Charleston, S.C.. and Ozark Marine of Linn Creek, Mo. This brings the-SIU membership in the inland field to nearly 6,000. Politics, Training The merger has also enabled the SIU to widen its political horizons as well as its political base from a geographic standpoint. The SIU's program for po­ litical action, concerning both deep-sea and inland issues, is the most ambitious the Union has ever undertaken. In regard to education, the Harry Lundeberg School has initiated new ef­ forts in encouraging both Seafarers and Boatmen to upgrade their skills through the school's vocational courses. As part of this program, the school is now offer­ ing its courses more frequently to ac­ commodate the work schedules of SIU members. The school offers a wide-range of programs covering all ratings from deckhand or tankerman to captain or chief engineer for inland members, and all ratings including specialized training for LNG and automated ships for deep sea members. Better Communication In yet another area, the SIU has bolstered its efforts in fostering Unionmembership communication, as well as an understanding on the part of SIU members of the problems facing the maritime industry. In the last three months alone, the SIU has held three Educational Con­ ferences for inland members from the Gulf area. More such conferences are scheduled at the Lundeberg School so that representatives of Boatmen from all areas will eventually have an opportu­ nity to participate. Overall, these con­ ferences are providing Union members and officials with the unique opportunity both to get to know each other on a more personal basis, and to talk about plans and goals for the Union's future. To sum up what the SIU-IBU merger has done so far for the Union's mem­ bership in as few words as possible, you would have to say, simply, that it has injected greater intensity into all the SIU's programs as well as fostering a greater awareness among SIU members as to what our Union and industry are all about. Turner Pays Tribute to Lost Seamen on l^aritime Day Leaders of the maritime industry, labor, management and Members of Congress paid tribute on May 23 to the memory of merchant seamen who lost their lives in the service of their nation. They also called for a revitalization of the American merchant marine at the 8 th Annual Merchant Marine Memorial Service held on the west steps of the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. The service was part of the coun- 5^0 Wage Boost Seafarers on freightships and tankers will get an across the board 5 percent wage boost in their monthly base pay starting June 16 under the terms of the three-year agreements signed in 1975 between the SIU and its deep sea contracted companies. There will also be a 5 percent mcf eas(Fih~pTettriwiiT crvcsiiaieand penalty rates. (See copies of the New Standard Freightship and Tanker Agreements for more details.) During the first year of the new contracts—June 16,1975 to June 16,1976—Seafarers re­ ceived an approximate llVi percent wage hike. Starting on June 16, 1976 they received a 5 percent increase followed by a 2 percent cost of living adjust­ ment on .Dec, 16,1976. There may be an additional Cost of Living Adjustment com­ ing in .Tune. If and when this is negotiated. Seafarers will be no­ tified in the Log, trywide National Maritime Day cere­ monies. Ed Turner, president of the Marine Cooks and Stewards Union and a vice president of the SIUNA told the gath­ ered audience that words are not enough in the current "tragic" situation when foreign-flag ships carry 96 percent of the nation's foreign commerce. Instead, we should work hard "so that ships flying the American flag, loading and unloading cargo in ports through­ out the world, are once more visible everywhere," he declared. "If we effectively revitalize Ameri­ can-flag shipping to the point where our ships carry a substantial portion of our nation's commerce, and thus would as­ sure us of an adequate capability in the event of a war or other security crisis," Turner stated, "then we will be paying the appropriate and lasting tribute to those who have lost their lives at sea in the service of their country." MARAD, NMC Are Sponsors The memorial service was sponsored by the U.S. Maritime Administration and the National Maritime Council. Each year the President proclaims Na­ tional Maritime Day to make the nation .tbfe American merchant marine and to salute the merchant ma­ rine's service to the country. There was a large crowd at the Wash­ ington service consisting of industry executives, union representatives. Gov­ ernment otticials and employees. Mem­ bers of Congress and a large contingent from the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship and other maritime schools. W. J. "Jim" Amoss, Jr., president of Lykes Brothers Steamship Co. of New Page 9 Page 8 Union News 5% wage boost Page 3 SlU-lBU merger success . .Page 3 President's Report Page 2 Brotherhood in .Action ... Page 38 Headquarters Notes Page 7 Dfitroit membership meeting Page 4 Lakes Picture Page 8 Inland Lin^s Page 6 At Sea-Ashore Page 13 Merger talks Page 5 SIU scholarship winners ..Page 10 ,.. .. Training and Upgrading Seafarers participate in 'A seniority upgrading .... Page 38 HLS courses and application Pages 35, 36,37 GED requirements Page 36 ^ Membership News ~ Former scholarship winner Page 13 New pensioners Pages 30-31 Final Departures Pages 32-33 River in his blood Page 6 Legislative News Washington Activities U.S. tun^ fishing and Rep. Philip Rnppee C.R-^AicVi."i. member of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee. Paying tribute to sailors who lost their lives in service to the nation, Ed Turner, President of the Marine Cooks and Stewards Union, spe^s at^he f^ntime Day Memorial Service in Washington, D.G., May 23. Gonoral Nows National unemployment ...Page 5 Ruppee questions C.G. .,.Page 2 Turner on lylaritime Day... Page 3 Hail speaks at Tulane PageS Drozak praises NMC Page 9 INDEX Orleans served as master of ceremonies for the event. Besides Turner, other speakers in­ cluded Sen. Daniel Inouye (D-Hawaii), chairman of the Senate Subcommittee on Merchant Marine and Tourism; Howard Casey, deputy assistant secre­ tary of Commerce for Maritime Affairs, Shipping Around Chicago harbor. Back Page Delmar Jaeger _Page 5 Overseas Oh,o Page 29 Ships • Comirtittees Cf®® 1? '''' ^®®® Great Lakes ^ gea Page 28 Page 27 Page 7 special Features pjy/,Q page 11 igy-SlU merger Pages 15-26 Articles of PArlLCuJar J^^ members in each area can be found on the following pages: gea; 3,11, 1.2,13,14, 27. 38 inland Waters: 6, 7, 15-26, Back Page Qj,gaj Lakes: 2, 4, 8, 28 May 1977 / LOG / 3 �Fif-Out Meeting Is Special in Detroit O utside the Detroit Hall on Apr. 8 there was typical fit-out wea­ ther: snow flurries alternating with warm sunny skies. Inside, Lakes Sea­ farers gathered waiting for their 1977 shipping season assignments and throwing in their cards for new jobs. During the monthly membership meeting that day, Port Agent Jack Bluitt predicted a good season for shipping on the Lakes. The new 1000-ft. M/V Belle River will be crewing up in August, he said, when it will begin running coal from Duluth, Minn, to the St. Clair, Mich, electricity generating station. And more good news, the Union hall now under construction in Algonac, Mich, will be ready in the summer. He also thanked the members for their SPAD donations last year. The members were particularly in­ terested to hear a summary of sug­ gestions for the up-and-coming con­ tract negotiations with Great Lakes shipping companies. Later, they dis­ cussed the Coast Guard and condi­ tions on Lake vessels. Outdated lifesaving equipment, the lack of proper lifeboat drills and undermanning were their major concerns. After Headquarters reports and reports from all ports were read aloud, the new early normal pension supplement was explained to an en­ thusiastic audience. As chairman of the meeting, SlU Headquarters Representative Fred Farnen (center) reads aloud the news from the other ports. Duluth Port Agent Jack Allen (left), who served as reading clerk, looks on, While Detroit Port Agent Jack Bluitt (right) takes notes. Showing up in force for the April Detroit meeting. Lakes Seafarers listen attentively to an explanation of the early normal pension supplement. I 'M Jack Allen (left) fills out a dues receipt for William McDonald, bosun on the John Kling (Reiss Steamship). Brother Allen works as Port Agent in Duluth but came into Detroit to help with the heavy April fit-out workload. Deckhand Mohammed Ahmed (left) is pleased to meet his uncle Fireman-Watertender Hassan Ahmed at the Detroit Hall and talk over the latest shipping news. 4 / LOG / May 1977 Lakes Seafarers Dave Hood, OS (left) and Joe Surwilla, wheelsman, look over the Log before the meeting begins. In April, the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 347, went out on strike against the Detroit area luxury hotels. Here, men on the picket line outside the Dearborn Hyatt Regency use the loudspeaker system in the Maritime Trades Department Detroit Port Council van to let patrons know what is going on. �Hall Tells Tulane Forum He Sees a'Happy Day' in Maritime Future NEW ORLEANS—SIU President Paul Hall, commenting in a speech here on "Our Maritime Status-Today and To­ morrow," said he saw a "happy day" in the future of the maritime industry when the Congress and the President approve an oil cargo preference bill. In his remarks before a large gather­ ing of Tulane University's 28th Annual Institute on Foreign Transportation Unemployment Rate Fell to 7% In April; 7-M Still Jobless WASHINGTON, D.C The nation­ al jobless rate dropped to 7 percent last month from March's 7.3 percent—the lowest unemployment figure since No­ vember 1974 (6.7 percent). As more than a half million persons in America found jobs last month, bringing the employed total in this country to 90-million, there were still almost 7-million who are jobless. The employment gain was attributed to those who found new jobs or were recalled to their old jobs after being laid off. However, a significant sign is emerg­ ing that those who have worked on and off and rarely—youths, blacks and wo­ men—are still encountering difficulty in finding jobs. The teen-age unemploy­ ment rate, although it fell from 18.8 percent, is still 17.8 percent. The improved job picture in April was found among the adult male sector whose unemployment rate sunk to 5 percent from 5.4 percent. Adult wo­ men's rate fell to 7 percent from 7.2 percent and the rate for blacks fell to 12.3 percent from 12.7 percent. Average duration of unemployment increased to 14.3 weeks from 14 weeks. But the proportion of jobless out of work 15 weeks or longer declined. Incidentally, the unemployment rate reached its recession high of 9 percent in May 1975 and was above 8 percent the rest of that year ending 1975 at 8.3 percent. SIU President Paul Hall at the mike making a point at Tulane University, New Orleans on May 6. and Port Operations forum in New Orleans on May 6, Hall declared to the forum's fifth and last day audience that "we'll win in the end." He made a direct appeal for unity to all in the in­ dustry to work for the passage of cargo preference. The institute, attended by all seg­ ments of the maritime industry, has as its broad objective "the advancement of maritime commerce of the United States by improved transportation." Commenting on today's bleak mari­ time status, the SIU chief compared the 5 percent cargo U.S.-flag ships now carry and the 32 percent our ships carried during the depths of the Great Depression. At that time, the 1936 Mer­ chant Marine Act was passed to build up the U.S. maritime fleet. MARAD Unit at Headquarters Drozak Sees Supply Lines Pinch In the Event of War Crises In the event of a war, the U.S. will be in a pinch when it comes to keeping supply lines moving. That's what SIU Executive Vice President Frank Drozak predicted at a Seapower Conference, Apr. 30, when students and naval per­ sonnel, shipping executives and people interested in America's military readi­ ness gathered to learn about the latest developments in the nation's naval pos­ ture. The all-day seminar was sponsored by the New York Council of the Navy League and held at the Fort Hamilton Base, Brooklyn, N.Y. "In a wartime emergency the U.S. merchant marine would be hard pressed to continue to supply the U.S. as well as meet the military's needs," he said. "No matter how strong our Navy, it cannot carry the material necessary to fight in a distant war zone. It must rely on civilian ships to perform this task." Yet the U.S. merchant fleet has declined to about 550 vessels, in comparison with the over 2,000 merchant vessels under Soviet control, he noted. Those opposed to a larger merchant marine claim that American-owned foreign-flag vessels are under "effective U.S. control" and could be drafted during an emergency. But as Drozak pointed out, "These foreign ships are not reliable, and although owned by U.S. companies, are a breed apart from U.S. vessels. One such effective control vessel was the SS Sansinena which blew up in Los Angeles Harbor last De­ cember. What American sailor would want a ship like that in a convoy with During May, meetings on the him?" proposed meig;er of the SIUThe SIU vice president had several AGLIWD and the Marine Cooks suggestions for improving the situation. First, cargo preference legislation would and Stewards Union resumed in strengthen the U.S. merchant marine. San Francisco, Calif. Most issues Second, there should be peacetime exwere resolved during this round of . .erdses.JJO. pTarti.ce. Navy-merchant ma~ tails""tretweeB"^^ —• rine cooperation. Third, there should be mitte^ on Merger headed by that a greater effort to build the type of mer­ union's president Ed Turner and chant ships that the Navy will most need the SIU Committee - nji„JVferger ifi'a c r is is", C possTbTmy" at is" Belhg which includes President Paul Hall considered in Congress now. and Executive Vice President Drozak told the audience that the Frank Drozak. SIU has been a strong supporter of the Navy and has fought in Congress "for The matter of the merger is now funds to insure that the Navy has ade­ being submitted to the first draft. quate new vessels and weapons to main­ After it is down in black and white, tain its supremacy. the Committees will review it again and then the merger proposal will he presented to the members for a vote. Before any merger between the The SlU-contracted American MC&S and the SIU A&G District Commercial Barge Line Co. of can take place, of conrse, secret JeffersonviIle,Ind. has just brought ballot referendums wonld be con­ out another new towboat, the ducted by both unions for their re­ 1,800 hp. Delmar Jaeger. The new spective memberships. The merger boat is the last of a series of eight would only take place if both the identical boats built for ACBL SIU and MC&S memberships vote over the past three years by Graf­ positively on the issue. Merger Talk Progresses A group of employees of the U.S. Maritime Administration in Washington, D.C. listen to a Union staff member explain SIU adminislralion operaUons vwhUe on a tour of Union Headquarters recently. J. Duane Vance. 62. Dies IBU of the Pacific General Coun­ sel J. Duanc Vance 62, top maritime lawyer, died on Apr. 3 in Seattle, losing a two-year fight with lung cancer. Brother Vance became general, counsel for the union in late 1971 and also represented the SIU, SUP and the Teamsters Union there. He had previously provided legal ser­ vice for the IBU of the Pacific's Puget Sound Region and was the principal architect of language com­ prising the union's national constitu­ tion. IBUP's President Merle Adlum, jwJMLjr£xaJJefL_him_a.s a history hiffL and horse breeder, cited his fantastic memory and legal knowhow in win­ ning a, 5-day ferry bpm.strikeiaJhe.courtroom by forestalling restraining orders when it was considered pretty illegal for public employes to strike. As a member of the Seattle law firm of Bassett, Geisness and Vance (later Vance, Davies, Roberts, Reid and Anderson) he also represented the Marine Cooks and Stewards Union in its organizing days in the 1940s and 1950s. In 1975, the mari­ time unions named him as their "Maritime Man of the Year." The deceased was an expert in maritime customs and admiralty law. His writings on the rights of injured seamen are considered the very thing to be used in litigation. Born in Colorado, Vance was a cum laude grad of the University of Nebraska Law School in 1939. A few years later, he joined the U.S. Justice Department's Antitrust Divi­ sion in Seattle. .In December 1941, he entered the Woild Wai 11 U.S. Army as a sec­ ond lieutenant and at the end in J 945_.Jhe.„wiis ..a..capfajn.- serving in Alaska and Europe winning the Sil­ ver and Bronze Stars. In 1960, he was admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court. Surviving are his widow, Carlene and ,,vo married daughters, Joan and Barbara. Delmar Jaeger Enters Service ton Boat Works of Grafton, 111. American Commercial Baige Line is the largest towing com­ pany on the inland waterways, with a fleet totaling 49 boats which operate on the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, the Mississippi River, the Ohio River, and a number of smaller tributaries. ACBL plans to continue ex­ panding. The company is currently constructing two new 8,400 hp. towboats, the first of which, the Dennis Hendricks, is due out this July. May 1977 / LOG / 5 �Offshore Rigs Crews, Flag, Safety, a Must: Drozak Offshore drilling rigs in U.S. coastal waters should have U.S. crews and U.S. safety standards, SlU Executive Vice President Frank Drozak testified this month before the House of Representa­ tives' Ad Hoc Committee on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS). Drozak urged that these regulations be included as an amendment to OCS legislation now before the committee. The bill, one year after enactment, should also require mandatory U.S. reg­ istry of all rigs on our Outer Continen­ tal Shelf, he maintained. OCS oil and gas drilling will be a key part of the nation's efforts to achieve greater energy self-reliance. Moreover, the proposed SIU amendment is import­ ant to Seafarers who travel in crowded coastal waters and to shipbuilders and fishermen in SIU affiliated unions. U.S. shipbuilding workers hope to share in the construction market for rigs and platforms and fishermen are concerned over the threat of oil spills by rigs in rich fishing grounds. The amendment is needed to stem the recent influx of foreign rigs to our shores, Drozak said. Today only 78 per­ cent of the rigs on U.S. shores are of American registry, down from 94 per­ cent in 1973. The requirement for U.S. crews would protect American jobs and provide much needed regulation of OCS operations. "Significant Hazard" Foreign rigs pose a "significant haz­ ard" to our coastline, Drozak warned, because they are "virtually unregulated" by the U.S. or the country of their reg­ istry. Uniform U.S. safety and environ­ mental standards are necessary for all rigs in our waters, similar to the anti­ pollution safeguards proposed for for­ eign tankers. "We cannot afford to depend on for­ eign nations to regulate their tankers or oil rigs operating near our coastline," he stressed. "These nations do not have to clean up the mess or live with the re­ sults. We do." Present Coast Guard inspection pro­ cedures on foreign rigs is inconsistent, Drozak complained, and the Coast Guard seems content to "defer" to the standards of other nations in the future. "We have only to look to the tanker industry to see what can happen when we defer to the standards of Panama and Liberia." U.S. registry of rigs in our waters is the "only way to truly insure account­ ability to U.S. standards," Drozak con­ cluded. The Coast Guard not only in­ spects foreign rigs inconsistently, but lacks the authority to examine the pa­ pers of their marine crew and their structural marine features. U.S.-fiag rigs, by contrast, are inspected tho­ roughly and frequently. U.S. registry will also mean more rigs built in American shipyards. The U.S. share of the rig construction market has slipped from 59 percent in 1972 to only 22 percent in 1977. Sev­ eral thousand jobs are now in jeopardy as a result, particularly in large U.S. yards in the Gulf of Mexico area. The River's in His Blood Already I ! ! I j 1 I Louisville, Ky. For the first time in three years, the SlU-contracted steamboat Delta Queen sports atop her wheelhouse the gilded antlers which signify that she won the 14th annual steamboat race here. The Delta Queen ran the 14-mile course on the Ohio River in two hours, nosing out her nearest opponent, the Belle of Louisville, by about 1500 feet. Placing a distant third was the Julia Belle Swain, piloted by the well-known bluegrass musician John Hartford. The use of gilded antlers to symbolize speed is an old steamboat tradition from the 19th Century. Philadelphia The SlU-contracted Curtis Bay Towing Company has just christened and crewed the new tug Sewells Point, to replace a tug by the same name which capsized in November of 1975. The new boat, which was built by Jakobson Shipyard of Oyster Bay, Long Island, is reputed to be one of the most beautiful and luxurious ship-docking tugs on the Atlantic Coast. Bay City, Mich. Another STU-manned boat, the pusher tug Jordan Sensibar, has joined the Construction Aggregates Corporation dredging project here. The additional boat will be busy pushing 300-foot barges loaded with stone for the construction of a diked disposal area for the safe containment of dredged material. St. Louis Port Agent Mike Worley reports that shipping is good here, and "we need manpower." SIU Boatmen looking- for a change of scene are welcome at the St. Louis Hall. In addition. The National Maritime Council held an International Shipping Forum here last month to urge midwestern shippers, freight forwarders, ex­ porters, and importers to utilize U.S. flag merchant ships. SIU Port Agent Mike Worley attended the meeting, along with over 100 representatives of labor, busi­ ness, and government. A group of panelists from U.S. maritime labor, U.S. maritime management, the Maritime Administration, and the Federal Maritime Commission answered questions about U.S. flag shipping. The panel included Mr. Thomas Harrelson from the SlU-contracted Delta Steamship Lines. Chicago The SIU negotiating committee has submitted its proposals and negotiations are under way for new contracts with Bigane Vessel Fueling Co. and Energy | I Cooperative, Inc. Both companies operate small tankers for fueling ships in and | I around Chicago harbor. I New Orleans I The SlU-contracted Crescent Towing and Salvage Co, has added a newly j reconverted tug, the James Smith, to its fleet. The new boat will be engaged in ship-docking and other towing duties in the New Orleans harbor. Buffalo There was still ice on Lake Erie in the Buffalo harbor early this month, and while a Coast Guard cutter was breaking it up the boat sustained damage and began taking on water. The cutter called a fireboat which began pumping out the sinking Coast Guard boat. The SlU-manned tug California was passing by, and stood by to offer whatever assistance might be needed as the fireboat towed the cutter to shore. The river is in his blood, says Steve Pohlman, shown with his girlfriend at the St. Louis Hall. Well Steve, there's plenty about the river in each^issuje of the Log. SIU member Steve Pohlman was no first as a deckhand and then as a tanker_ stranjger Jo the river when he_ applied, - to the Union's Harry Lundeberg School Brother Pohlman's career on the river two years ago. has just begun. He is currently back at Piney Point studying for his Towboat Born in St. Charles, Mo., a historic Operator's license for Western Rivers port on the Missouri River near St. and Inland Waters. "I'm sure I'll get my Louis, Brother Pohlman comes from a license if I go to Piney Point," says long line of river people. Both his uncle Steve. "They really go out of their way and his great-uncle arc ferry captains in to help you there." the St. Louis area, and his whole family What will Brother Pohlman do with has always loved the river and lived his expanded earnings as a towboat cap­ near it. As a boy, Steve spent many a tain? "I'd like to buy a cattle ranch in summer working on the ferries, water Calhoun County," he replies immedi­ skiing, fishing, or just hanging around ately. No need to ask whether his ranch the riverbank watching the big towboats would be near the river—it's impossible goby. not to be near the river in Calhoun Brother Pohlman graduated from the County, a narrow strip of land bounded Lundeberg School's Deckhand/Tanker- on the west by the Mississippi River and man program in October of 1975. He on the east by the Illinois River. has worked for the SIU-contracted Good luck to Brother Steve Pohlman, American Commercial Barge Line a living example of the old saying, "The Company and National Marine Service, river gets in your blood." 6 / LOG / May 1977 rm studying marine biology on the side, sir! �plan will work. So, using the vacation plan already negotiated at American Barge Line, I would like to give a brief explanation. First of all, a member's eligibility to the vacation benefit is based totally on the number of days worked during the year. The member becomes eligible to collect the benefit after accumulating at least 90 days of employment. The amount of the benefit would vary depending on the rating a man sails. For instance, in the third year of the ABL contract, and based on 240 days of employment that year, the benefits would be as follows: $933.60 for deckhands; $1,065.60 for lead deckhands, cooks, tankermen, utility engineers and trainee engineers; $1,200 for licensed assistant engineers, and $1334.40 for licensed chief engineers. Of course if a man works more than 240 days, the benefit would be higher accordingly, and if he works less than 240 days in a year, the benefit would be less accordingly. The SIU's victory in setting the cornerstone for an industry-wide vacation plan for Boatmen was the Union's first significant achievement since the SlUIBU merger just eight months ago. Since then the SIU has also taken the first steps in establishing a standardized contract for all SIU Boatmen. Initially, the standardized contract would mean considerable increases in wages and benefits, in particular pension and welfare, for SIU Boatmen. Thereafter, it would be a great deal easier winning even larger benefits, because the SIU would be negotiating for the entire inland membership instead of fighting for these benefits, as we now have to do, one company and one contract at a time. Also since the merger, a number of Educational Conferences have been held for inland members at the Lundeberg School so that we can plan and discuss, in the most democratic atmosphere possible, our goals for the future of the inland waters industry. (See special supplement in this issue of the Log.) As much work as has already been done since the merger, though, it has really only begun. We are aiming at achieving the goal of ultimate job and financial security for all SIU members—deep sea. Lakes and inland. We are well on our way to reaching these goals. And I am confident that with the help and support of the collective SIU membership, we will come out on top. Headq uartcrs by SIU Exeriilive Vice Prosideiil Frank Drozak When the SIU wrapped up its latest three-year contract with Steuart Trans­ portation late last year, we had achieved one of the most significant collective bargaining gains ever won for unionized inland boatmen in the United States. This landmark provision was the establishment of a jointly (union-manage­ ment) administered vacation plan for SIU Boatmen at this company, it was the first such plan ever negotiated for workers in the towing industry. As important, though, as being the first jointly administred vacation plan for Boatmen, this bargaining breakthrough laid the groundwork for achieving the SlU's overall goal of an industry-wide vacation plan for all SIU Boatmen. Since the Steuart contract, the SIU has succeeded in winning similar vacation plans for other Boatmen in the industry as contracts come up for negotiation. In all the SIU has issued vacation benefit checks to 92 SIU Boatmen, totalling over $57,000, since the program began six months ago. To achieve the goal of an industry-wide plan for Boatmen, the SIU will simply keep plugging at the bargaining table as each inland contract comes up for renewal. I don't expect it to be an easy fight, because in each of our victories so far management has strongly opposed establishing the vacation benefit. Winning it at some companies, of course, will be harder than at others. But in the long run, I'm sure that we will succeed in getting our industry-wide plan. Many of our inland members are probably not familiar with how the vacation Bonanza of Jobs SeenWifh All-Alaska Gas Pipeline SIU San Francisco Port Agent Steve Troy, spelled out the numerous job op­ portunities the All-Alaska Gas Pipeline would create for Seafarers and a wide range of American workers in his testi­ mony before the California Commission for Economic Development on May 4 in Los Angeles. Troy urged approval for the combi­ nation pipeline-LNG tanker system, which would carry natural gas down from Alaska's North Slope to Southern California. He was joined by two other strong supporters: John C. Bennett, vice president of the El Paso Alaska Co., which has proposed this route, and Lowell Thomas, Jr., lieutenant governor of Alaska. All agreed that the El Paso route would provide the quickest delivery of gas and the greatest economic and en­ vironmental benefits for the U.S. Two competing trans-Canadian pipe­ line proposals by Arctic Gas and Alcan Pipeline Co. were approved by the Fed­ SIU Issuing New Books To eral Power Commission on May 2. The El Paso advocates urged the California commission to express support for the ail-American route to President Carter, who will review all recommendations and present his decision to Congress by Sept. 1. Put 22,500 to Work The El Paso project would put about 22,500 Americans to work at the peak of construction, Troy said, compared to only 10,000 for Arctic and 15,000 for Alcan. Moreover, El Paso estimates there will be 1,470 permanent U.S. jobs after completion of its project, while Arctic would employ only 400 and Al­ can 600. Lt. Gov. Thomas remarked that these employment figures, based on a private study, "are a goal I find it hard to be­ lieve President Carter would ignore." "Jobs for American seamen would increase by the use of eleven 165,000cubic meter LNG tankers in the El Paso Tug and Barge Work Tug and barge traffic, hauling equip­ ment and material for construction of the pipeline and the LNG plants would also provide many jobs—for at least 540 tugboatmen as well as shoreside personnel at peak construction. Troy pointed out to the commission that Cali­ fornia industries and labor would play a large part in this work. Troy also maintained that LNG tanker transportation is "one of the saf­ est seagoing operations being carried on today"—with more than 12 years of accident-free deliveries. He stressed the value of the LNG Technology Course at the Harry Lunde­ berg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md. which is preparing welltrained crews. Another major selling point for the all-Alaska route. El Paso Vice President Bennett said, is that it could be devel­ oped two years ahead of the longer Canadian pipelines—an important plus in view of the serious gas shortages now facing the nation. It would parallel the Alaskan Oil Pipeline and get a headstart from the $1-billion support system of roads and equipment already there, Lt. Gov. Thomas explained. The Arctic and Alcan routes must not only carve out new territories in a brutal climate, but must first face unsettled native and national wildlife claims that would cause even further delays and cost overruns, Thomas said. •.•I Sbtpping Report for Inland Watfll ' / .r- ^ FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL 1977 Inland Members With the merger late last year o£ the IBU and the SIU A&G District, Headquarters hegan a program of issuing new Union hooks to all in­ land members to replace their old IBU books. To date, though, many inland members have not applied for the new SIU books, which are necessary for identification for voting in Union elections and other Union functions. To get your new book, inland members need only pick up an ap­ plication at the nearest Union hall or from a Union representative when he visits your boat. Just fill it out and send it to Headquarters. The Union will then issue you a new book and get it back to you. route," Troy said. Their construction would generate more than 68,600 manyears of employment in American ship­ yards, he added. These vessels would take the gas from a liquefication plant, to be built at Gravina Point, Alaska, to a regasification plant to be built at a point along the Southern California coast. From there the gas would be sent via existing and new pipelines to Central and Eastern U.S. markets. TOTAL MEN REGISTERED ON BEACH TOTAL JOBS SHIPPED Relief Jobs Permanent Jobs Class A BALTIMORE BOSTON^ HOUSTON . . : JACKSONVILLE NEW YORK MOBILE . NORFOLK NEW ORLEANS .. PADUCAH PHILADELPHIA PINEY POINT ...... ...... PORT ARTHUR ... • PUERTO RICO . . . . ....... RIVER ROUGE . . , . ..... ST. LOUIS . . . ............ TAMPA . . 0 0 9 1 0 0 0 0 S ^ 0 0 6 0 24 12 0 TOTALALLPORTS^^:;^.^ . . V • 60 Class B Class C Class A Class B 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 t-'o 0 0 0 :2-:-:- 0 0 0 18 1 0 0 0 4 •„.••().....•• 0 4 4 0 0 32 0 1 20 0 18 82 .• • a-. .141 10 0 ;3.v>: 138 0 0 0 0 0 0 293 1 48 0 0 0 0 0 0 50 •"•4® Class C 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 Class A Class B 5 0. 2 0 3 0 0 0 16 1 0 0 59 6 0 185 -0 0 9 12 0 301 '.ut... y'-X •;21/,r 6 -0.9 138 May 1977 / LOG / 7 �Tuna Fleet Fishing With Promise of Compromise Hundreds of concerned cannery workers, members of the SlUNA-affiliated United Cannery Workers Union, demonstrate earlier this month outside Federal Building in Wilmington, Calif. After nearly three months in lay-up In the meantime, several thousand members of the SIUNA-affiliated to protest what tuna Industry officials call "unrealistically low" porpoise mor­ United Cannery Workers Union remain out of work due to last month's layoffs tality quotas for 1977, the U.S. tuna in San Diego, Terminal Island and fishing fleet of 140 purse seiners set to Puerto Rico. Still others will remain on sea this month to resume fishing. a cut-back work schedule. U.S. can­ The tuna boats sailed from San Pedro neries, in general, will continue to feel and San Diego to the Pacific fishing the squeeze until the U.S. fleet starts grounds after Rep. John Murphy (Dbringing in the first boatloads of tuna N.Y.) introduced a bill that would allow later this year. 78,900 porpoise kills incidental to tuna Also this month, angry cannery work­ fishing for the rest of this year and the ers in San Diego and Wilmington, Calif, same amount for 1978. The National demonstrated in force outside Federal Marine and Fisheries Service had pre­ buildings urging the Government to viously set the 1977 quota at 59,050, clear up the porpoise controversy. which tuna industry officials called "to­ Some workers carried picket signs tally unacceptable." stating: "Congress, the honeymoon is Murphy practically guaranteed pas­ over. Get busy and save our jobs." sage of the bill, predicting that the en­ vironmentalists would be able to muster Other workers carried signs saying, "Congress, wake up. The siesta is over. "no more than 100 initial votes" against the bill in the House. Murphy also pre­ We need your help." dicted that if the bill gets to the White On top of the loss of jobs to fisher­ House it would be signed because it is men and cannery workers, consumer "a fair compromise on the porpoise is­ prices on canned tuna are expected to sue." rise sharply by summer. Nevertheless, a spokesman for 14 en­ A spokesman for the Tuna Research vironmentalist groups said they would Foundation predicts boosts of "a mini­ fight the Murphy measure. In addition, mum of five cents a can and a maximum the Humane Society of the United States of 20 cents." has called a boycott of tuna, which ac­ Overall, the U.S. tuna fleet has lost cording to the Society, will include ad­ more than $30 million since Jan. 1, vertisements and efforts by its members while the hard pressed canneries have to stop the serving of tuna in restaurants recorded a four month loss of almost and cafeterias. $60 million. Tbe Lakes Picture I Buffalo \ ( I • J ) i i j Because of the shortage of oil and natural gas, more industrial plants are switching over to coal. In the east there is an increased demand for non-polluting western coal. This means more shipments of coal for Great Lakes freighters and possibly more cargo arriving in the port of Buffalo. Two coal docks in Buffalo may reopen to accommodate the trade. A related result of the energy crisis is that Lakes shipyards report an increase in construction of self-unloaders capable of carrying coal. The SlU-contracted Consumers Power (Boland and Cornelius) received extensive repairs and refitting work while laid up in Buffalo this past winter. i i i Frankfort ) At the beginning of May, the SlU-contracted Chief Wawatam was granted j a ninety-day extension by the Coast Guard, allowing her to run through July 29 j without a five-year inspection. i SU Lawrence Seaway I J i j I j J I 1 ) 5 j j r f : : \ j 5 j j ^ i i i As part of the national switchover to the metric system, the St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation has announced that metric measurement units will be used in all operational procedures on the Seaway effective this season. The regulations in the 1977 Seaway Handbook will list measurements in both metric and customary U.S. units. Dimensions of vessels are to be expressed in meters, engine power in terms of kilowatts, and lock and bridge distance markers will indicate only meters. However channel markers will indicate mileage in nautical miles. The units for registered tonnage will remain the same as in the past. Also, beginning this year. Great Lakes navigation charts will begin listing both traditional and metric scales. The first new chart will cover Lake Erie and list the standard feet-fathom measurements on one side with the reverse carrying a Mercator scale and metric units. These dual navigation charts eventually will cover the entire Great Lakes area, with the fathoms-feet system gradually phased out. The U.S. and Canada are having discussions about toll increases on the St. Lawrence Seaway and the Welland Canal. The Canadians have made their toll proposals which the U.S. authorities circulated last month asking shippers, carriers and other concerned parties to comment. For the Seaway, the Canadians proposed a toll of $1.05 per ton for general cargo, $.45 per ton for bulk cargo, and $.04 per gross registered ton for each vessel. For the Welland Canal they propo.sed a toll of $.90 per ton for general cargo, $.40 per ton for bulk cargo, and $.04 per gross registered ton for each vessel. At present the Seaway Development Corp. and the U.S. share of the operating costs are supported by money collected from users, The Maritime Trades Department of the AFL-CIO has come out against any toll increases because it feels that higher tolls would cripple American and Canadian shipping in and out of the Great Lakes via the Seaway. Lakes nistoi^ Although few Seafarers on the Joseph S. Young (Boland and Cornelius) • may know it, their ship once had a fancy guest lounge equipped with a pipe T Wgan" TrrarwBi bam-in 1-907 when sne' was ) as the newest vessel in the Shenango Furnace Co. fleet. The SlU-contracted i Medusa Challenger (Cement Transit Co.) was the original ship in the fleet of j six and was built in 1906 under the name William P. Snyder 202859, according ^ to Steamboat Bill, the journal of the Steamship Historical Society of America. i Lakes Beading It's the cook, sir, he's sulking! 8 / LOG / May 1977 ^ Seafarers may be interested in subscribing to Lake Log Chips, a weekly J newsletter dealing with shipping and shipyards on the Great Lakes. Subscription r rate for the United States and possessions is $5.00 per year, or $11.00 for I first class mail. Write to Subscription Department, Lake Log'Chips, Fifth Floor, I University Library, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio 43403. i The Great Lakes Red Book for 1976 is available for $4.00 from the Fourth ^ Seacoast Publishing Co., 24145 Little Mack Ave., St. Clair Shores, Mich, j 48080. It contains a complete list of vessels that sail the Great Lakes along 1 with their licensed personnel, construction statistics and call signals. There is j also a general information section. 1 i i \ •' 1 i i « s i i ^ �OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF Hearings are continuing on outer continental shelf oil and gas management policy in the House Ad Hoc Committee on the outer continental shelf and the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. CABINET LEVEL ENERGY DEPARTMENT PROPOSED Under the terms of legislation now moving through both houses of Con­ gress, a new Department of Energy would be created and would absorb the functions now performed by the Federal Energy Administration, Federal Power Commission and Energy Research and Development Administration. The Secretary of the new Department is expected to be Dr. James Schlesinger, who is now White House Energy Advisor. The House Bill has been reported out of the Government Operations Com­ mittee; the Senate bill is stalled over the question of whether the Department would have authority to set oil and gas prices. Under a compromise being considered, the Secretary would propose natural gas price changes to a three-member regulatory board in the Department. The Board would set oil prices, subject to veto by the House and Senate. McKlNNEY AMENDMENT PROHIBITS OIL EXPORT The House of Representatives passed an amendment last month which would prohibit export of domestically produced crude oil for a period of two years. Proposals to swap Alaskan crude for Mideast oil would cost hundreds of sea­ going jobs. Stewart McKinney (R-Conn.) in introducing his amendment to the Export Administration Act of 1969, stated that we cannot justify exportation of 400,000 barrels per day of Alaskan crude at a time when we are faced with an impending national catastrophe from energy shortages. Rep. McKinney continued, "We are concerned with providing more jobs in our struggling industries. Why, then, should we create more work for the for­ eign tanker industry by transporting the oil to Japan while our merchant tanker fleet suffers through hard times?" John F. O'Leary, administrator of the Federal Energy Administration, testi­ fied Apr. 29 before the House Interior and Insular Affairs Subcommittee on Special Investigations on the disposition of Alaskan North Slope crude. Mr. O'Leary said there are three short-term options for distribution of the excess North Slope crude: 1) swapping with a foreign country,_2) shipping to Gulf Coast ports by tanker, and 3) shutting in North Slope production until a west-to-east pipeline is constructed. Following extensive discussion with Maritime Administration and Coast Guard officials, Mr. O'Leary said, FEA has concluded that by converting some subsidized U.S.-flag tankers now engaged in foreign trade to domestic service, the total U.S.-flag fleet will be adequate to handle the surplus. The Senate defeated a similar amendment on May 5 by tabling it. Signif­ icantly, following the Senate's vote to table, the House voted 240 to 166 to instruct its conferees to retain the McKinney amendment in conference. No conference date has been set. HOUSE ENERGY COMMITTEE The House has created an Ad Hoc Committee on Energy to coordinate the energy program. It will bring an overview of various pieces of legislation relat­ ing to energy reported by standing committees. Rep. Thomas L. Ashley (D-Ohio) was named chairman. TRANSFORATION TAX AND INCENTIVES Senator Russell Long (D-La.) has introduced Senate Res. 150 to authorize a study of "present tax incentives and revenue measures relating to the com­ mercial transportation system of the United States and the Federal programs which such incentives and measures finance." In introducing the resolution. Sen. Long said his committee (Finance) has been urged to review present methods of financing navigation improvement because of alleged statements that Federal subsidy to the waterways is in­ equitable to other transportation modes. The senator said that what is needed is "a comprehensive review of all direct and indirect incentives, aids and facili­ ties available to all modes." -Support SPAD SPAD is the union's separate segregated political fund. It solicits and accepts only voluntary contributions. It engages in political activities and makes con­ tributions to candidates. A member may voluntarily contribute as he sees fit or make no contribution without fear of reprisal. Seafarers are urged to contribute to SPAD. It is the way to have your voice heard and to keep your union effective in the fight for legislation to protect the security of every Seafarer and his family. A copy of our report is filed with the Federal Election Commission and is available for purchase from the Federal Election Commission, Washington, D.C. Drozak Lauds NMC on Productivity, Stability Growth The U.S. maritime industry has been "a model of the benefits close labormanagement cooperation can achieve," SIU Executive Vice President Frank Drozak told a shipper seminar spon­ sored by the National Maritime Coun­ cil in Corning, N.Y. late last month. The NMC, a coalition of labor, man­ agement and Government heads, de­ serves the credit for this achievement, Drozak said. It has made "massive gains for the industry in productivity and stability over the past several years, as well as a greater effort towards new growth." Drozak's praise for the NMC was echoed by Robert J. Blackwell, assist­ ant secretary of commerce for maritime affairs, and Thomas W. Gleason, presi­ dent of the International Longshore­ men's Association, who were also fea­ tured speakers at the seminar. Both men discussed the ILA contract negotiations which began this month Unclaimed Wages The SIU members listed below have unclaimed wages due them from Mari­ time Overseas Corporation. If your name is below, the company asks that you contact: Paymaster, Maritime Over­ J. C. Leach W. Flaherty A. Maben J. Duhadaway O. Gatlin, Jr. W. Sears S. B. Crader C. Mills A. Mravec S. Matthews J. C. E. Demers R. F. Flouriioy J. L. Burk C. J. Cosner R. D. Rains F, J. Howard M. A. Freeburn L. D.McDufiie F. L. Hall J. R. Bradley H. J. Breen J.W. Mullis seas Corporation, 511 Fifth Ave., iVew, York, N.Y. 10017. Also, the company says that the following information should be given by applicants: Social Security number and current address. J. Downey C. B. Troy D. Murray R. L. Oppel J. L. Boyce P. Salowsky E. S. Spooner R. A. Hogan Ml. Eschcnko H. Chamberlain B.W. Warren J. Lopez T. B. Fleming D. Gomez, Jr. H. Vera H. Scott T. R. Bolger D. A. Clark S. H. Al-Maklani J. Canfield D. L. Smith and were hopeful that agreement could be reached without another strike. A five day ILA workout in April over a container handling ruling was actually a dispute with the National Labor Re­ lations Board rather than a labor-man­ agement problem, they stressed. Their hopes were later realized by a strike-free.settlement reached on May 12 by the ILA and seven shipping com­ panies, which extended the contract to Sept. 30. Maritime labqr^mnnagem^t re^^^^ tions are now "among the most stable of any major American industry," Blackwell maintained. Drozak Urges Support Drozak not only praised the NMC but urged support for its efforts to build up all sectors of U.S. shipping, specific­ ally: oil cargo preference legislation, a greater share of bulk cargo for U.S.flagships and the need to maintain a strong domestic fleet. He noted that less than 4 percent of U.S. oil imports are carried in U.S. ves­ sels and while 85 percent of our trade is made up of bulk commodities, U.S. vessels carry practically none. "We need new national policies to regain the maritime strength our nation once had," he stated. A strong domestic fleet is essential, Drozak explained, because water trans­ portation will play a major role in the increased movements of coal to meet the country's energy needs. Speaking before the National Mari­ time Council's Eastern Shipper Forum in Corning, N.Y., SIU Executive VicePresident Frank Drozak praised the NMC's gains in stability for the mari­ time industry. Drozak is holding the Seafarer Education Series pamphlet which describes the Council's work in bringing together maritime labor, industry and government. May 1977 / LOG / 9 �Another First: A Sixth Four-Year Winner A First. SlU BoafmanWins Scholarship For the first time since the SIU's Annual Scholarship Program began in 1953, a Boatman has won the four-year award reserved for an active SIU mem­ ber. Stephen Peter Magenta, 20, who works as a relief captain aboard a tank barge for the Interstate and Ocean Transport Co. in Philadelphia, Pa. was selected in May to receive the $10,000 grant. Also, one active Seafarer and four dependents of eligible members norm^ly receive the no-strings attached scholarship which they can use to take up any course of study they wish at any accredited college or university in the United States or its territories. The $10,000 award is disbursed over a fouryear period. However this year, in another first, there was a sixth full scholarship winner —SIU Brother Ashton Woodhouse, 24, who sails on the deep sea as a member of the engine department. The sixth award was made possible last March when the trustees of the Seafarers Wel­ fare Plan voted that an additional fouryear scholarship could be granted to an .active SIU member if an outstanding applicant appeared. Ashton Woodhouse fit the bill. Among the four dependents who won the award, two were children of Boat­ men and two of members who sail deep sea. They are Leslie Warren Collier IV, son of Boatman Leslie Warren Collier III of Coinjock, N.C.; Charles Foshee, son of Boatman Woodrow Foshee of DcRiddcr, La.; Elizabeth Harrington, daughter of Seafarer Arthur Harrington of Charlestown, Mass.; and Osvaldo Rios, son of Seafarer Osvaldo Rios of Carolina, Puerto Rico. Three alternate winners selected by the committee—Lisa Kondylas, daugh­ ter of SIU Pensioner Nicholas Kondylas of Baltimore, Md.; Anthony DiDomenico, son of SIU Boatman Alphonso DiDomenico of New York, N.Y. and Patricia Ansell, daughter of SIU Boat­ man Gerald Ansell of Chesapeake, Va. —will receive the scholarship in case one or more of the winners cannot ac­ cept. For the second consecutive year, there were two $5,000 two-year schol­ arships awarded to active Seafarers. • This year's winners are William Berulis, 28, and Jack Utz, 47, both of Seattle, Wash. Seafarers Berulis and Utz will receive their $5,000 grants over two years and can use the money to study at any accredited junior college, com­ munity college, or post-secondary trade or vocational school. Seafarer Arthur Harrington Seafarer Osvaldo Rios as in the past, chosen by the SIU Schol­ arship Selection Committee, an impar­ tial panel of reputable scholars. As specified in the guidelines for the awards, the committee based their se­ lection on the individuals' scholastic ability as shown by high school grades and College Boards or American Col­ lege Test scores and the individual's character as reflected by letters of rec­ ommendation and participation in ex­ tracurricular activities. According to the committee, which met at the Transportation Institute in Washington, D.C., all applicants were the best ever to the point that their task was most difficult this year. They urged those who did not get awards to keep trying because, in the past, unsuccess­ ful applicants have received the award the next year. Members of this year's Selection Committee were: Dr. Charles Lyons, retired dean of admissions at Fayetteville State University, Fayetteville, N.C.; Dr. Charles D. O'Connell, direc­ tor of admissions at the University of Chicago, Chicago, 111.; Dr. Bernard Ire­ land, a retired official of the College Boards; Dr. Elwood Kastner, dean of registration at New York University, New York, N.Y.; Dr. Richard M. Keef, professor at Lewis and Clark Commu­ nity College, Godfrey, 111.; Dr. Donald Maley, professor at the University of Maryland, College Park, Md., and Dr. Gayle Olson, professor at the University of New Orleans, New Orleans, La. Boatman Stephen Magenta Stephen Magenta's academic record at Northeast Catholic High School in Philadelphia, Pa. was outstanding. He went in for varsity track and cross­ country racing and participated in the band. He also found time to become a certified diver, because as he explained, "the sea has held a special fascination in my heart." After high school he went through the Harry Lundeberg School Entry Rat­ ing Program, graduating in 1974. In April of that year, he began working on 123 Four-Year Scholarships coastwise tugs and barges for the Inter­ state and Ocean Transport Co., rapidly The 1977 awards brings to 123 the "hurhDef of four-year scTToTafsfiips' —advsaetng to t'fie-p-osiirau- ofiMi gcxaptain. awarded since the program began, with Praising Brother Magenta's charac­ 32 received by Seafarers and 92 by de­ ter and career, the company's operations pendents of Seafarers. manager noted that the young Boatman The winners of all eight grants were. had successfully served as relief captain aboard barge Interstate 55, which in­ volved pumping and loading two grades of petroleum simultaneously. "In addi­ Miss Edna Newby, a retired of­ tion to handling multiple cargoes." he ficer of Douglass College, New said, "Mr. Magenta has become pro­ Brunswick, NJ., had worked on the ficient in the handling of benzene and SIU Scholarship Selection Commit­ styerene cargoes." tee since 1953 when the progrmn While traveling between ports and began. After 23 years of unselfish reading and thinking. Brother Magenta service, she decided to retire from the concluded that "the only way to be­ committee after helping to pick die come a more well-rounded individual 1976 winners. The SIU salutes Miss and meet the technical demands of to­ Newby and wishes her the best in the day's society would be a formal college years to come. education. Using the $10,000 four-year Boatman Leslie Warren Collier III Boatman Woodrow Foshee scholarship he hopes to prepare for a career related to the maritime industry at the University of Rhode Island. Seafarer Ashton Woodhouse Determination has been the mark of Ashton Woodhouse's career in both academic and at sea. The winner of the special four-year $10,000 SIU award did exceptionally well in high school and has been earning his way through col­ lege by shipping out, off-and-on during the past few years. The nationwide Standard Achievement Tests showed him to be among the top 2 percent of students in the country. As an SIU member sailing in the black gang, Woodhouse took full ad­ vantage of the opportunity to upgrade himself. Since he graduated from the Lundeberg School Trainee Program in 1972, he has received his FOWT-pumpman and QMED endorsements as well as his 'A' book. In the future, he hopes to sit for a third engineer's license. It is no surprise, therefore, that Brother Woodhouse would like to be­ come a mechanical engineer. His pro­ fessors at the University of 'Virginia in Charlottesville have no doubt that he will succeed. Although he had been out of school for a while and was "very rusty", according to one professor, Woodhouse is now at the top of his class "in the toughest two-year engineer­ ing course in our school." The scholarship will enable Brother Woodhouse to get an undergraduate de­ gree from the University of Virginia and pursue a master's degree program. Seafarer Jack Utz Winning the two-year $5,000 SIU scholarship is just one landmark in the academic career of Seafarer Jack Utz. Brother Utz, who has been shipping out with the SIU since 1948, dropped out of school in the sixth grade because of a speech impediment and to help his mother support the family. Since then, determined to better himself, he studied and sat for the GED exam and earned a high school equivalency diploma. "I received speech therapy at the Seattle Speech and Hearing Center," Utz told the Selection Committee. "This therapy has given me the confidence to return to school." After accumulating 7,400 days seatime in the steward de­ partment, he wants to come ashore and work in the hotel management field. Using the scholarship, he hopes to at­ tend South Seattle Community College in Seattle, Wash, while living at home with his wife, Younghi, and his two sons. As the commissary superintendent for Sea-Land put it. Brother Utz "has the ability to accomplish whatever he sets his mind to." He has worked as a chief steward on the S.S. Newark since 1969. He also holds firefighting and lifeboat tickets which he earned at the Harry Lundeberg School in 1976. Seafarer William Berulis "I have wanted to be in, at, or near the sea ever since 1 can remember," SIU Brother William Berulis said. The $5,000 two-year scholarship will en­ able him to devote uninterrupted time to learning his chosen trade of marine carpenter. "The art is in the long tradi­ tion of skilled craftsmen who also loved the sea," Berulis explained. In classes at the HLSS in Piney Point, the young Seafarer discovered his abil­ ity to excel in subjects that he found interesting and important. He graduated from the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship Entry Rating Program in 1970, and later went back for his AB certificate and to take the LNG, Weld­ ing and Diesel Engineer Courses. He also went through the "A" Seniority Program in 1974. The people who recommended Brother Berulis predicted that he would become an outstanding shipbuilder if given the chance to learn the trade. He plans to attend Seattle Central ComContinued on Page 29 Miss Newby Retires 10 / LOG / May 1977 Members of the SIU Scholarship Selection Committee go over applications for the 1977 awn^ds. They are (clockwise I. to r.): Dr. Donald Maley, professor at the University of Maryland, College Park, Md.; Dr. Charles D. O'Connell, director of admissions at the University of Chicago, Chicago, III.; Dr. Bernard Ireland, a retired official of the College Boards; Dr. Richard M. Keefe, pro­ fessor at Lewis and Clark Community College, Godfrey, III.; Dr. Charles Lyons, retired dean of admissions at Fayetteville State University, Fayette­ ville, N.C.; Dr. Elwood Kastner, dean of registration at New York University, New York, N.Y., and Dr. Gayle A. Olson, professor at the University of New Orleans, New Orleans, La. �Works for Job Security tor U.S. Seamen FMC Carries the Biggest Regulatory Stick This is the eleventh in a series of articles which the Seafarers Log is publishing to explain how various organizations affect the jobs and job «ecurity of SIIJ members. More Government bodies have a hand in reg­ ulating maritime affairs than in any other Amer­ ican industry. But the one that carries the biggest stick is the Federal Maritime Commission. The FMC is an independent, regulatory agency headed by five commissioners appointed by the President and charged by Congress with carrying out a number of Federal shipping statutes. Their responsibilities may sound like maritime mumbo jumbo to the layman or even to the Seafarer, but in the end they spell out job security for the Amer­ ican seaman and economic health for the entire nation. The FMC's main business is regulating our ocean commerce. That means seeing to it that freight rates and other means of competition prac­ ticed by U.S. and foreign shipping lines in our trade arc fair and equitable. For over 100 years, the answer to unfair com­ petition and destructive rate wars by shippers has been the conference system. The way this works is that competitive steamship lines organize accord­ ing to different trade routes and collectively set uniform rates. The FMC has the right, authorized by the Shipping Act of 1916, to grant conference members immunity from antitrust legislation, which would otherwise outlaw their restrictions of competition. iStandard conference rates have been essential to American shippers. Without them, U.S.-flag lines, which have higher operating costs than their foreign competitors, would not be able to carry a substantial percentage of cargo in the liner trade. While the U.S. fleet carries only about 5 percent of our foreign trade, the American liner fleet has over 30 percent of U.S. liner shipments. The FMC monitors the many different confer­ ences in our liner trade routes and has the power to impose stiff penalties—heavy fines and even suspension of antitrust immunity—against ship­ pers who grant discounts, rebates or other viola­ tions of the uniform rates. It also can make rules to counter foreign regulations that hurt American shipping. FMC Chairman Karl E. Bakke has said that he is determined not to deal more severely with U.S.flag shippers than their foreign competitors. But just getting the facts from foreign documents held overseas is a difficult and time-consuming process for the FMC. Pollution Control Authority Became Separate Agency in '61 Once part of a larger Government maritime board within the Department of Commeree, the FMC was organized in 1961 as a separate agency to concentrate on these important regulatory func­ tions. But while the FMC carries a big stick, it has no easy task putting it to use in the complex maritime world where ships operate under many flags and under many laws. Federal Maritime Commission Chairman Karl E. Bakke directs the Important regulatory functions of his agency which focus on preventing unfair com­ petition In U.S. ocean trade. He Is shown here addressing the Propeller Club and the Maritime Association of New York. The problem is similar to the hidden snarls behind foreign ownership registration of flag-ofconvenience vessels, which have stalled the FMC's exercise of its pollution control authority over foreign tankers. The commission is responsible for getting owners of tankers, which travel in U.S. waters, to show evidence of funds for cleanups in the event of oil spills or other pollution hazards. But the real problem in regulating shipping rates in our foreign trade is not foreign conference members, but outside shippers capable of drastic undercutting. The state-controlled Soviet fleet has been among the biggest offenders. Last year Chairman Bakke negotiated an agree­ ment with the Russians which would have brought the Soviet Baltatlantic Line into North Atlantic conferences. But the agreement never materialized and Bakke recently announced that the answer to unfair Soviet competition is Congressional legis­ lation. A Third-Flag bill, which has been in and out of favor in Congress, would give the FMC.the right to suspend state-controlled ship lines from carrying cargo in our trade if their rates are judged unjust or unreasonable. Bakke and many strong supporters of the U.S. merchant marine believe that the FMC should be given a larger hand in regulating our foreign trade. But some of their stiffest opposition comes from other U.S. regulatory agencies such as the Depart­ ment of Transportation and the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice which have said that the FMC already has enough power to restrict competition. How far the FMC is allowed to extend its power may be controversial. Yet there is no doubt that its regulatory stick must be long enough to reach the forces that threaten the vitality of the U.S. merchant marine and the stable flow of our multibillion dollar ocean trade. Early Normal Pension Supplement MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS' SCHEDULE Port New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Detroit Houston New Orleans Mobile San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Piney Point San Juan Columbus Chicago Port Arthur Buffalo St. Louis Cleveland Jersey City Date Deep Sea Lakes, Inland Waters June 6 , 2:30 p.m. June 7 2:30 p.m. June 8 2:30 p.m. r .-rr imne -9^-. rr.-.-7."f . r:r~9:3>Q a.m-. June 9 2:00 p.m. June 10 — 2:30 p.m. June 13 2:30 p.m. June 14 2:30 p.m. June 15 2:30 p.m. June 16 2:30 p.m. June 20 ." 2:30 p.m. June 24 2:30 p.m. June 11 10:30 a.m. June 9 2:30 p.m. June 18 — June 14 : — June 14 — June 15 — June 17 2:30 p.m. June 16 — June 13 — UIW :00 p.m. :00 p.m. ;00 p.m. :00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. for an additional 730 days of service, he is entitled to two increases, an ad­ ditional $30 a month pension benefit, and the Early Normal Pension Suplement equal to 12 times his monthly pension benefit. Therefore, in addition to his monthly benefit of $380 he will re­ ceive a lump-sum, one time payment of 12 times $380 = $4,560. Of HOW THE EARLY course, if he continues his employ­ NORMAL PENSION ment and receives additional service SUPPLEMENT WORKS; If an employee is at least 55 years credit his monthly pension benefit of age and has credit for 7,300 days will increase by $15 a month for of service, he is eligible for the Early each additional 365 days of service Normal Pension Benefit of $350 a up to a maximum of $455. His Early month. If such eligible employee Normal Pension Supplement will continues his employment (Deen likewise increase, as shown in Chart Sea-Great Lakes) and receives credit I. Monthly Pension CHART I Benefit Ssipplemerat 7,300 Days of service plus 730 days of service- -$380.00 $4,560 lump-sum 7,300 Days of service plus 1,095 days of service- - 395.00 4,740 lump-sum 7,300 Days of service plus 1,460 days of service- - 410.00 4,920 lump-sum 7,300 Days of service plus 1,825 days of service- - 425.00 5,100 lump-sum 7,300 Days of service plus 2,190 days of service- - 440.00 5,280 lump-sum 7,300 Days of service plus 2,555 days of service- - 455.00 5,460 lump-sum In case some Seafarers did not see the story in the April issue of the Log on the new Early Normal Pension Sup­ plement, we are rerunning below one very important section of that article. If any member has a question about the new benefit, he should contact the Seafarers Pension Plan, 275 20th St., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11215. May 1977 / LOG / 11 m �Mount Washington Committee Golden Endeavor Committee At a recent payoff in the port of Baltimore is the Ship's Committee of the SS Mount Washington (Victory Steamship) of (I. to r.): Steward Delegate Lorenzo Rinaldi; Engine Delegate Earl Chappel; Deck Delegate Edward Adams; Recer­ tified Bosun Leo Paradise, ship's chairman, and Educational Director John Quinter. Just before the payoff of the ST Golden Endeavor (Westchester Marine) at Staplelon Anchorage, S.I., N.Y., the Ship's Committee got together for this photo. They are (I. to r.): Chief Steward Carl Jones, secretary-reporter; Engine Delegate John Griffith; Baker James Dies, steward delegate; Bosun Andy Thompson, ship's chairman, and Deck Delegate Dave Kydd. Sam Houston Committee Sea-Land Market Committee S . 1 . Si- '•••it .y 4'' • During a payoff at Pier 7 in Brooklyn, N.Y. of the LASH Sam Houston (Water­ man), the Ship's Committee relaxes in the vessel's Icunge. They are (I. to r.): Chief Electrician David Rojas, educational director; AB Gordon L. Davis, deck delegate; Engine Delegate Gary Bryant; Chief Steward Roscoe L. Alfred, sec­ retary-reporter, and Recertified Bosun Homer 0. Workman, ship's chairman. In the middle of last month, the Ship's Committee and crew of the SS Sea-Land Market were paid off at the MOTBY Dock in Bayonne, N.J. Part of the crew and committee there were (I. to r.): AB Nick Hrysazhis; Deck Delegate Tom Mc­ Neills; Recertified Bosun Don Rood, ship's chairman; Engine Delegate Cliff Hall, and Steward Delegate Abdul Karim. Council Grove Committee Sea-Land Galloway Committee Here's the Ship's Committee on the ST Council Grove (Inter Ocean Mgt.) of (seated I. to r.): Third Cook Al Ranew, steward delegate; Chief Steward L. 0. Wcng, secretary-reporter, and Engine Delegate Julius Salazar. Standing (I. [0 r.) are: Chief Pumpman Robert Blockwell, Educational Director; AB D. R. McFarland, ship's chairman, and Deck Delegate Jim Martin. The tanker was paid off at Staplcton Anchorage, S.I., in the port of New York. 12 / LOG / May 1977 Late last month the SS Sea-Land Galloway had a payoff in Port Elizabeth, N.J. with a Ship's Committee on hand of (I. to r.): Engine Delegate Peter Triantafilos; Chief Electrician Mike O'Toole, educational director; Steward Delegate Sovandus Sessoms; Recertified Bosun George Burke, ship's chairman, and Chief Steward A. Seda, secretary-reporter. �Credits College Education Former SlU Scholarship Winner Lands Good Job "I have salt water in my veins," for­ mer SIU scholarship winner Phillip Lee Gaskill of Sea Level, N.C. told the Log. After a four-year stint inland at East Carolina University in Greenville, N.C., he is happy to be back home where he can go sailing, water skiing, and fishing after a day's work. Thanks to his college education, he Former landed a good job with the Trumbull Asphalt Co. Division of Owen-Coming Fiberglass Corp. He has worked in their nearby Morehead City, N.C. plant since graduating in 1972 and now serves as plant operator. The plant makes all kinds of roofing products, road asphalt, and asphalt for electronics, Gaskill explained. "That's vyhy it's hard to describe a day's work," he said. "Each day is different according scholarships to the orders that come in." He is in charge of processing, including switch­ ing the plant from one production oper­ ation to another. He also must check samples of the product to make sure it meets standards of quality. At first Phillip Lee Gaskill worked in the shipping department. Then, while working for a year as assistant plant operator, he studied the mechanics of the job he now holds. At East Carolina University, young Gaskill majored in mathematics and minored in computer science. "I guess they are difficult subjects," he admitted, "if you are not interested." But he liked studying mathematics a lot. Coming from a small town, he also enjoyed meeting new people at college. "The SIU scholarship really helped," the 1968 winner said, "because it took the financial burden for college off my parents." Right now young Gaskill's father, SIU Boatman James T. Gaskill, is en­ joying his retirement after working as a tugboat captain for C. G. Willis Co. on the intercoastal waterway. winners— ^ Seafarers, Boatmen and their J dependents who are former SIU j scholarship winners—let us know j ij what you are doing. Write The J ( Log,SeafarersIntemationalUnion, 1 I 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. ^ ^ 11232. Make sure to include an j ^ address, and phone number if pos- j I sible, so that we can contact you r I for an interview. ^ Phillip Lee Gaskill SS Galveston In the midafternoon on Mar. 15, all crewmembers of the seaborne SS Gal­ veston (Sea-Land) watchstanding, assembled on the ship's fantail for funeral services for Seafarer Eugene N. Dore, 50, who died in the Seattle USPHS Hos­ pital on Feb. 28. "We are gathered here today," intoned the vessel's Capt. C. T. Miller, "for the burial of the remains of a good shipmate and Union brother. He may be unknown to some and a shipmate to others in this crew, but will be missed by all." The master went on to say that ". . . Eugene made his living on the seas so it is only proper we return his ashes to the sea in Latitude 54-51 N., Longtitude 139-35 W." The 23rd Psalm, Lord's Prayer, Hail Mary, Our Father were said and his ashes were committed to the sea. Colombo, Sri Lanka (Ceylon) U.S.-flag ships and their crews were warned to be on their guard about harbor looting in the port of Colombo, Sri Lanka by roving pirate gangs who have been reported to be illegally boarding merchant ships to plunder them. MARAD says that the crew of one American-flag ship observed six to eightman bands boarding other ships. The report was confirmed by harbor police. SS Overseas Alaska The tanker 55 Overseas Alaska (Maritime Overseas) this month carried 50,000 tons of crude oil from the Persian Gulf to a port in Australia. GfiYerTi0^rs4shnd/M. Y.­ A new 24-hours-a-day satellite distress hotline has been installed which would enable ships to communicate directly with Coast Guard Rescue Centers in New York and San Francisco. Using the MARISAT (Maritime Satellite) the hotline allows rescue coor­ dinators to contact instantaneously through telex the 30 vessels now with MARISAT. Today 93 percent of all communications with ships at sea are still conducted by Morse Code telegraphy over high frequency radio. The worldwide MARISAT system uses two communications satellites posi­ tioned in synchronous orbits 22,300 miles above the equator. ST Cove Communicator One person was killed and two others were hurt aboard the SlU-contracted 18,752-ton ST Cove Communicator (Cove Tankers) when a boiler blew up at Latitude 36-16 N., Longitude 71-20 W. recently. None of the dead or injured were unlicensed or licensed personnel. The tanker was repaired at the SIUafliliated Seatrain Shipyard facility in Brooklyn, N.Y. Menio Park, N.J. SlU-contracted Sea-Land Service has inaugurated weekly containership runs between Port Everglades, Fla. and the port of Rotterdam, The Nether­ lands with the departure of the 733-container SS Sea-Land Venture from the latter port of call.. Four 23-knot SL-J 8's are earmarked for the new route. Starting May 8, the company doubled its weekly runs to the Mideast with the sailing of the SS Elizabethport from Rotterdam. Adding three more vessels to the run which are the SS Los Angeles, SS San Juan and the 55 Seattle, the shipping firm now has eight containerships calling at the port of Dammam, Saudi Arabia; Bandar Abbas, Iran; Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Muscat, Oman; Boston; Elizabeth, N.J.; Philadelphia; Baltimore; Portsmouth, V'a.; Charleston, S.C.; Jacksonville and Port Everglades, Fla.; New Orleans, and Houston. Also on the run are the St. Louis, 55 San Pedro, 55 Pittsburgh and the 55 San Francisco. Sea-Land also expanded Caribbean runs opening weekly service between St. Lucia, Guadeloupe and Martinque via the port of San Juan from Eliza­ beth, N.J.; Baltimore, Jacksonville, and Long Beach and Oakland, Calif. ST Connecticut^ Overseas U//o, Zapata Patriot, Mount Washington, Fort Hoskins, Eagle Traveler Anytime from June 1 to June 30, the Mount Washington (Mount Shipping), Overseas Ulla (Maiitirne Overseas), Zapata Patriot (Zapata Bulk), Connec­ ticut (Ogden Marine), Fort Hoskins (Interoeean Mgt.) and the Eagle Traveler (United Maritime) will be carrying heavy grains from the Gulf of Mexico to Soviet ports on the Black Sea. New York On Aug. 17, a 40th birthday will be celebrated for the National Apprentice­ ship Act by the U.S. Labor Department's Bureau of Apprenticeship and Train­ ing here. Through the act, the bureau sets up programs with employers to improve the craft skills of their apprentice employees. New York, Los Angeles and New Orleans Deep-sea ship arrivals at the 10 major U.S. ports totaled 43,600 vessels dur­ ing 1976 for a gain of 4,379 ships over the year before, reported the Maritime Association of the Port of New York. New York Harbor ranked first in the nationwide standings with 7,730 ships arriving last year, 17 percent of the total. Los Angeles-Long Beach Harbor had 5,071 vessels ranking second in the country or 11.6 percent of the total. It was an increase of 267 more ships than in 1975. The port of New Orleans came in third with 4,538 ship arrivals and 10.4 percent of the grand total. May 1977 / LOG / 13 �$10 Billion in Freight Profits— But No Taxes to Pay Each and every year, as U.S.-flag and other national flag shipping lines pay their taxes and contribute to their nation's economies, the owners of flag-of-convenience fleets are getting away scott free with an estimated $10 billion in untaxable freight rev­ enue profits. This incredible figure was made public this month in a study conducted by the United Na­ tions Conference on Trade and De­ velopment. As far as we are concerned, this study dramatically points out some­ thing that the STU has been saying for a long, long time—flag of-convenience carriers, through their ex­ ploitation of cheap labor and their 'man-without-a-country' status, are raping the economies both of the na­ tion's the vessels are registered in (Panama, Liberia, the Bahamas, Ber­ muda, Cyprus, Singapore and So­ malia), and the nations of the vessels' effective owners. And since a high percentage of these vessels are owned by American oil companies, more often than not, the nation of the ves­ sels' effective owner is the United States. It is little wonder that with such a sweetheart arrangement with the world, third-flag fleets have nearly doubled in size since 1965. These fleets now make up 26.7 percent of the total world tonnage, or 89.9 mil­ lion gross tons. To make the situation worse, flag- ^^fjN/eNce S' /.Q HOOKED of-convenience carriers, while they make up a quarter of the world's fleet, account for a staggering 40 per­ cent of all ships and all tonnage lost each year. Who can forget the ter­ rible rash of disasters involving flag- Post Office Must Serve Public The purpose of the U.S. Post Office is to serve the American public. Lately this seems to be a forgotten motto as service is cut back and rates increase. In a vicious cycle, people stop using the mails, causing further rate hikes and service cutbacks. The Commission on Postal Service, which issued its report in April, was supposed to find ways of improving mail delivery. But instead of calling for the logical solution—a return to the idea of public service—it has recommended cutbacks that would mainly hurt the people and organizations who cannot afford to use private mail delivery. For example, the non-profit press such as church, labor, farm and vet­ eran's newsletters will be hard hit by the Commission's proposal that they pay the full second class postage rate. The purpose of non-profit organizations is to serve their communities. Non-profit May, 1977 newspapers rarely carry advertising and subscriptions are usually free. Paying the full commercial second class rate will kill these journals and with them an important source of news that is not available elsewhere. For two hundreds years labor and community-organization papers have played a vital role in promoting free speech and free press. In the past. Con­ gress recognized this role and the lim­ ited financial resources of these publica­ tions by allowing them to pay less than the commercial second class postal rate. Therefore, the SIU, the AFL-CIO and the International Labor Press As­ sociation are urging Congress to con­ tinue this tradition by establishing a ceiling on the postal rates of non-profit organizations. We also oppose more service cutbacks that will only lead to further deterioration of the Postal System. Official Publication of the Seafarers International Union of North America, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and inland Waters District, AFL-CIO Vol. 39. No. s of-convenience tankers that occurred in American waters near the end of last year? Especially the sad tale of the Argo Merchant which ran aground off Nantucket on Dec. 15, 1976, dumping 7.6 million gallons of heavy industrial crude into the sea —the worst oil spill ever in Ameriican waters. The problem in a nutshell is this. Flag-of-convenience fleets are grow­ ing at an alarming rate. They are un­ dermining the competitiveness of the merchant fleets of every major mari- time nation of the world. They con­ tribute to the financial security of no one but their oil company owners. And they pose a major environ­ mental hazard to the world's oceans and shorelines. What, then, can be done about these vessels and who is going to do it? First of all, the burden of action must fall on the United States, be­ cause it is the U.S. that is providing the largest market for the third-flag fleets. The SIU believes that the initial step that must be taken to cut into the flag-of-convenience stronghold is passage of a bill to require that at least 30 percent of all U.S. oil im­ ports be carried on American-flag tankers, built in American yards and manned by American seamen. Secondly, the government must develop and enforce stricter con­ struction and operational standards for all tankers entering American waters. Next, the government should de­ velop a system of taxing the runaway profits of the flag-of-convenience ships, which reap their bountry from American markets. In addition, the U.S. should be trying to negotiate bilateral shipping arrangements with our major trading partners to insure that flag-of-con­ venience vessels will not capture a large part of these trades. The SIU feels that the serious problems posed by flag-of-convenience fleets have been allowed to get way out of hand. The time is now to end this rip-off and to take action to curb the growth and influence of these fleets ii\ the world transportation market. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Thanks His Shipmates I would like to express my sincere thanks to the officers and crew of the SS Ml. Vernon Victory for the generous donation and thoughtfulness in memory of my mother who passed away March 28th. Also, I understand there was much difficulty in trying to contact me while I was docked in Russia and it was through the efficiency of Victory Carriers Inc. that I received an immediate notification of my mother's death. I now realize the importance and true dedi­ cation of the SIU Brotherhood. Fraternally, A. W. Spanraft Tinley Park, 111. Executive Board Paul Hall Desperats Attempt Falis President Joe DiGIorgio . .-Frank Drazak Executive Vice President Secretary-T reasurer Earl Shepard Lindsey Williams Vice President Vice President Cal Tanner Vice President Paul Drozak Vice President SKAPAIIEBSj^UW lUteOR PRtSSl Marietta Homayonpour i 389 Editor-in-Chief James Gannon Managing Editor Ray Bourdiiis Ruth Shereff Marcia Reiss Assistant Editor Assistant Editor Assistant Editor Frank Cianciotti Dennis Lundy Chief Photographer Associate Photographer Marie Kosciusko George J. Vana Administrative Assistant Production/Art Director Published monthly by Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-C'O, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. Tel. 499-6600. Second class postage paid at Brooklyn, N.Y. 14 / LOG / May 1977 On the morning of April 22, 1977 about 3:30 a.m. the 4 to 8 O.S., Ward Anderson, was very ill. He was unconscious and could not be awakened, and was breathing rapidly. The Bosun, Albert Schwartz, Book 1133 who attended the Bosun Recertification School in 1976 and completed the course in First Aid, gave him artificial respiration and when the heart stopped used mouth to mouth resuscitation. He took his pulse and temperature. It looked good for a while. Then he tried chest thumps and heart massage, and the heart began beating at a normal rate. He took a turn for the worse again, all hands tried artificial respiration, to no avail,, he then died. We the crew of the S.S. Flor, thank the Union for having such a course as Bosun Recertification and First Aid. I hope 1 never become ill, but if 1 do, I hope there is a man like Brother Schwartz on board. We all thank him for his valiant efforts to save his shipmate. Fraternally, Thomas Reynolds �s Special Supplement -r-.:.• Ilw SEAFARERS Interutiotial Vaikm • Atlaatic, Cull. Lake* UHl ImUm* Watnra DUtrtot • ATL-CIO •*w« lexibility. Foresight Hallmark of Merger ability to change with the and the Inland Boatmen^ Union. The merger was accepted by a \nd prepare for the future has been a trademark of the SIU tremendous majority of deep sea and Irship. This fiexibility and fore- Lakes, and inland members. It has is enabled the SIU to become already produced important benefits ider among U S. maritime for the SIU, especially in the areas of in such vital areas as educa- organizing new inland companies and \olitical action, collective bar- collective bargaining on our inland ' and job security for its mem- contracts. The benefits we have already real­ most recent example of the ized as a result of the merger are very nng what's right for the times, important. But there are many more eye on the future, is the merg- gains from the merger that we will \t months ago of the SIU A&G see in years to come. These gains will effect the lives and livelihoods of all SIU members. The inland waters industry is a growing one. It may soon become the most dominant force in America's domestic cargo transportation sys­ tem. Basically, the merger has pre­ sented us with both a great oppor­ tunity and a great challenge. That is, the opportunity to more fully and effectively participate in the indus­ try's growth. The challenge is^ to See that the SIU membership is part oil this growth. I The merger has already betiefUted^ the SIU and its members, aud it does " hold great potential for us in future. We feel that all SIU membersd the right and responsibility tojii, what's going on in all areas ^ Union. This supplement outlidMm^ growth gains and goals in thershortStg time since the merger of the SUff IBU. " �m 21 SlU Boatmen Set Contract Coals at HLS Confab A group of 21 SIU Boatmen and Union officials made the first Boat­ men's contract and Educational Con­ ference a historic success. The Con­ ference was held Mar. 11-19, 1977 at the Harry Lundeherg School in Piney Point, Md. Union and management trustees. Successful establishment of the recommended programs will he col­ lective bargaining firsts for Inland Boatmen anywhere in the U.S. In addition to contract goals, the Boatmen, representing members from seven major SIU contracted towing companies, observed and dis­ cussed the SIU's training programs As part of the Conference pro­ gram, the participating Boafnien de­ veloped and recommended an orig­ inal and progressive program for collective bargaining goals for the SIU's inland contracts. These recom­ mendations will set the pattern for the Union's contract demands in up­ coming negotiations with inland op­ erators. Among the recommendations made concerning contracts were: • One standardized contract, with standard language and provisions, for all unlicensed SIU Boatmen. • One standardized contract, lan­ guage and provisions, for all licensed SIU Boatmen. • Establishment of an industry wide vacation plan for all SIU Boat­ men, to be administered jointly by SIU Port Agent from St. Louis, Mike Worley, answers questions about work rules and working conditions for shorebased bunkermen and tankermen. SIU Headquarters representative Joe Sacco from the |6ort of Houston talks about offshore and harbor contract proposals during Contract and Edu­ cational Conference. 16 / LOG / May 1977 Group shot shows opening session of March Contract and Educational Con­ ference for Boatmen, the first such meeting since the SlU-IBU merger eight months ago. Anthony Primeaux, ^SIU Boatman working for Slade Towing of Port Ar­ thur, makes a point during March conference. Talking about the HISS, he said "they have everything here and it is much better than I thought it would be." SIU Mobile Port Agent Gerry Brown uses Seafarers Log in leading discus­ sion on the constitution of the merged SIU. Conference delegates get a close-up look at operations on the Lundeberg School's 1,000-acre farm, situated near the School. J for inland members. The Confer­ ence delegafes unanimously recom­ mended that the "Union membership in the towing industry take a more active role in promoting the Harry Lundeberg School," and that "all Boatmen should upgrade their skills through attendance at the Lundeberg School." The delegates took special note of the School's Vessel Operator Man­ agement and Safety program, recom­ mending that "all wheelhouse men participate in the course to become more familiar with the educational programs being offered, and assist in hirthering the education of our Brothers in the towing industry." The delegates themselves expressed great .satisfaction in the Conference's accomplishments. They unanimously recommended that "the Union and the Lundeberg School review and study the possibility of establishing further Educational Conferences so that more of our Brothers from all areas have the same opportunity as we to learn more about the conditions which so greatly affect our lives." Boatman Edward Touchette repre­ sented Boatmen from National Marine Service of Houston, Tex. He stated, "When I get back to Houston, I want to share the information in this brief­ case with others." SIU Boatman Fred Nation, of Gulf Ca­ nal Lines of New Orleans, reads reso­ lution in support of a standardized contract for all SIU Boatmen. The resolution was unanimously accepted. �lii Vacation^ Standard Pacts — Merger Breakthroughs Two of the major breakthroughs achieved by thd SIU-IBU merger have been tbe formation of a stan­ dardized contract for the inland Boatmen and the provision for an in­ dustry-wide vacation plan. The vacation plan is Jointly ad­ ministered by the SIU and its con­ tracted companies—a first in the inland waterway industry. What this means is real vacation benefits that most SIU Boatmen never even came close to before the increased collec­ tive bargaining strength of the The first SIU Boatman to receive a vacation benefit check under new Vacation Plan was Brother Arthur Lawson (r.), a deckhand for Steuart Transportation. The SIU broke the ice on a vacation plan for Boatmen with this company late last year. The Union's goal is an industry-wide plan for all SIU Boatmen. Presenting the check is SIU representative Tony Aronica. merger. The benefits include: * Significant vacation pay, and • Vacation eligibility after 90 days of employment. Before the plan, which is already in effect in .several SlU-contracted in­ land companies, few Boatmen re­ ceived any vacation at all. Those who did often had to work a year before tbey were eligible and then their va­ cation pay was usually small. Under the SIU industry-wide plan, the amount of vacation pay increases with additional days worked. This means active members will receive a minimum vacation of $450 to $700 per year depending on his rating. Members currently receiving com­ pany vacation will receive an addi­ tional amount depending on tbe number of days worked. The vaca­ tion benefit increases in the second and third years of the contract. Now more and more SIU Boatmen will have the time and the money to enjoy a real vacation. Members wishing to take advantage of the free upgrading programs at the Harry Lundeberg School will now have the money to pay their bills while they upgrade. The Union's goal is to bring the vacation plan to all SIU contracted tug, towboat and dredging compan­ ies one by one as each company's contract comes up for renewal. The first plan was negotiated with Steuart Petroleum of Piney Point, Md. late last year and was effective back to Aug. 1, 1976. Since that first nego­ tiation 92 vacation checks have been issued to SIU Boatmen. At tbe historic SIU Boatmen con­ ference last March, in which the del­ egates recommended contract stan­ dardization, two standardized inland contracts were drawn up, one each for licensed and unlicensed members. With the strength of a merged SIU behind them, these contracts will con­ tinue to bring a wide range of in­ creased benefits for all inland brothers. The Union Negotiating Committee for Marine Contracting and Towing of Charleston S.C. negotiate terms for standardized contract with company of­ ficials. From left around table are: Boatman Norton White; Giles Hollowell, company treasurer; Lewis Seabrook, company owner; Chuck Mollard, SIU inland coordinator; Paul Drozak, SIU vice-president, and Boatmen John Waters, Ben Whaley and Steve Browder. 21 SIU Boatmen Set Contract Coals at HLS Confab Don Anderson, SIU representative from Port Arthur, Tex., leads group discussion on the contract with SIU Boatmen. SIU Boatman, Capt. Roldin Dinet, lets his views be known at Conference. Stan Zeagler, SIU Headquarters rep­ resentative from New Orleans, has some things to say about the training and upgrading opportunities available at the Lundeberg School for Boatmen. May 1977 / LOG / 17 �The tug Trojan, operated by G&H Towing of Houston, was just one of many SlU manned boats visited by Union representatives during servicing sweep of the Texas Gulf area. 2-Man Service Teams After pulling into Houston harbor, the crew of the tug Jennifer George (G&H Towing) takes a breather. They are (I. to r.): Chuck Hill, AB; D. L. Martin, captain: John Rhyne, deckhand, and Joe Webber, engineer, who is standing at the top. Since the merger of the SIU and IBU eight months ago, the Union has established new programs and set new goals for collective bargaining, education, organizing and political action as it specifically applies to the inland waters industry and SIU Boat­ men. It is essential that the SIU's inland members know about and under­ stand these programs and plans be­ cause the Union needs the support and participation of Boatmen to achieve these goals. To insure that our inland members are aware of all the new develop­ ments, the SIU initiated a wide-rang­ ing program last month of dispatch­ ing two-man teams of SIU representa­ tives to service the tugs and towboats in the SIU's inland fleet to meet first­ hand with the membership on these issues. The first leg of the program was a two-week April swing of the Hous­ ton, Galveston, Port Arthur, and Corpus Christi areas. Earlier this month, SIU representatives com­ pleted a similar two-week swing in New Orleans harbor and surround­ ing areas. Presently, SIU representa­ tives are participating in a swingtof SlU Patrolman Jim Martin explains the medical programs to the crew of the tug Marathon (Sabine Towing) in Texas City. Tankerman John Hoist (r.) and Pilot Milton Harris (with his back to the camera) ask about the details. On board thie Dixie Challenge pixie Carrier) SIU Patrolman Joe Perez (I.) talks about the towing Industry In Pasadena, Tex. with (I. to r.) R. L. Griffin, assistant engineer, and Elliot Pendarvis, chief engineer. With help from J. E. Allen, pilot (I.) and Doyle Weller, deckhand (r.), the Pushboat Gazelle (Barge Harbor Towing) operates around Houston Harbor. 18 / LOG / May 1977 It's a proud crew on the'D/x/e Rebel (Dixie Carrier) with (I. to r.); Canon Powell, captain; J. H. Ross, pilot, and Bill Boiling, deckhand. They just pulled into the Shell Oil Dock, Houston. �Taking a snack break while filling in some Union forms are (I. to r.) Harold Moore, oiler; Tony McDuffy, deckhand; Ervin Jeffery, deckhand; Harris "toots" Morgan, captain; and Fred Hickman, chief engineer. These SlU brothers work on the tug Tardon (G&H Towing) which is docked in Houston. Sweep Texas, Louisiana Piney Point Port Agent George Costango (far right) looks on as New Orleans Patrolman Don Tillman writes up report for ABs Mike Haney of Blackrock, Ark. (far left) and Charles Morris of Slidell, La. aboard the Lenward Stephens (Inland Tugs). everyone concerned a better view of St. Louis and many other important river ports. the entire maritime picture as it ap­ While servicing the boats, the plies to the SIU. Union representatives are leading dis­ cussions and soliciting suggestions from the membership on the SIU's plans for the future. These special servicing swings are something new to the SIU, and there has already been a good deal of posi­ tive feedback concerning them from both the membership and the parti­ cipating Union representatives. It appears, from this feedback, that the servicing swings have not only opened a new channel of com­ munication between the Union and its membership, but they have added a new dimension in Union-member­ ship interaction and understanding. These swings are enabling Union officials from Headquarters and other areas around the country to meet with scores of SIU members away from their usual servicing areas. As a result, both the membership and Cook Robbie Hayeslip forks a done Union officials alike are benefiting roast on the towboat Robert A. Tatt from a learning process that is giving (Orgulf). Topside of a barge securing a tow. Mate James Frank Brown (left) of the Robert A. Taft (Orgulf) watches his boatmates in the background. Note his walkie-talkie and lifejacket. ry-"- .. ft- Reaching for his book from HLSS Port Agent George'Costango (left) is Tankerman Marv Duncan (standing left) of the towboat National Pride (Na­ tional Marine) while Tankerman John La Bleu (standing right) and the rest of the crew of (seated I. to r.): Pilot Martin Trayson; Capt. Andy Johnson, and Tankerman Bud Crabtree, wait their turn to discuss Union business. SIU Representative Dave "Skip" Le Barron (right) on the Dixie Power listens across the mess table to motioning Engineer Freddie Adams who is talking about the contract. Listening to the conversation are Engineer Lee 0. Stabler (at head of table) and Tankerman Sideny Pelas, standing in the corner. On the far left, Capt. Buddy Unkrich waits for a cook while Tankerman Don Hyde (second from left) fills out an application. May 1977 / LOG / 19 �{ •' " • " ':UJM. Culf BoafmMn Learn More ^bout Their Industry Jttion the flr^ j^ahnen's Con­ tract and Educational Conference (Mar, 11-19,1977) ciune to'an end, the 21 SlUil^tmirai^elcgates heart- It'. Ik « ily recommended that similar Edu­ cational Conferences be held in the future so that ^ore of our Brothers from all areas have the same oppor­ tunity as we to learn about the con­ ditions which so greatly affect our lives.*' Since onf Group shot shows SlU Boatmen and officials who participated in second Educational Conference focusing on the Texas Gulf area. Front row, from the left, are: Boatmen M. Hebert, B. Rogers, H. Champaigne, E. Bertrand and J. Creppon; SlU Inland Coordinator Chuck Mollard; Boatmen M. Harris, E. D. Adams and J. Woody; HLSS Vice President Mike Sacco, and Boatmen J. Hoist, R. Costilow, and C. Boone. Second row, from the left are: Union Officials Tom Glidwell, George Costango and Gene Taylor; Boatmen J. Feldman; SlU reps Jim Martin and Ed Morris, and Boatman J. Wall. Third row are Boatmen L. Walters. A. Clark, J. Wathan, G. Strickland and A. Bryant. Way in the back is SlU representative Sal Salazar. These brothers donated 100% to SPAD. there have been two more Educa­ tional ConferKices for inhuid mem­ bers at the Lundeberg School In Piney Point, Md. One week-long conference was held for members repres^ting Hous­ ton and other Texas Gulf areas, and another week-long gathering was held for Boatmen from the New Qrleans area. The next Conference will be conducted for St. Louis area mem­ bers. The Conferences are designed to ^ give the parikipaiing Boatmen an i|overview of the U.S. fowh^ Industiy, ll whilo focusing on the SHJ's role in liiiejiistorica] devdopment of the in­ dustry, where we stmid today and our pr<»pecf5 and potent^ for the fritore. A good deal of time is also spent hi observing first hand the SIU's training and upgrading programs for inlahd members. The delegates then have the opportunity to give their suggestions on how these educatfonaL programs can be expanded or im­ proved to better meet the educational needs of today's Boatmen- Delegates also have the opportu­ nity to dbcess other important issues such as political action, oiganiziiig the unorganized segment of the tew­ ing in^try, and new contracts. One complete so^ion is devoted to eiqpJai^g the welfare and pension benefits as well as the new, and very diflicult, Pension Reform bill and how it applies to inland members. The Conference also includes a full day outing to Washington, D.C. so die delegates can have an oppor­ tunity to see politics in action. They visited the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department offices in the AFL«CIO building, as well as die Transportation Insdtute and Capitol HflL - fibese to those who have participated iff them? One member put it well. He said, "I've received $10,000 worth of knowledge since I've been here." You^; | can be sure these men will be sharing this knowledge with fellow Boatmen when they get back to their |obs. ^ crmffdrenc^ mean if The delegation of Louisiana Boatmen toured the AFL-CIO Building in Wash­ ington, D.C. "In order to protect our gains, we must understand our contract and our Union and enforce the contract," SlU Vice President Paul Drozak warned. Looking over a pamphlet on SPAD are (I. to r.): Al Douglas, captain with Dixie Carriers; Charles Wood, captain with Dixie Carriers; Frank Smith, mate with Orgulf; James Faircloth, captain with Dixie Carriers; and Charles Roberts, AB with Caribe. .• _ t IK While visiting the Maritime Trades Department, the Louisiana delegates learned how cooperation among unions in the maritime field protects all the members' job security. Ken Conklin, center, of the HLSS staff, gives Conference delegates from Texas a tour of the Lundeberg School's boat museum on the School's grounds. Fellow Boatmen surprised SlU member M. Hebert, left, with a cake for his birthday. With Brother Hebert, from the left, are: SlU representative Tom Glidwell and Boatmen B. Rogers. J. Wathan and M. Harris. i. :w # Louisiana delegates study the textbook for the Conference. They are (I. to r.): Alfred House, AB; Richard Nelson, deckhand; and Oscar Smith, mate, all from Sabine Towing. V- : ^ . X XM ' -f' X' ^ mi m I#?:*" MX:;.- -Mi r' I fI • i*- HLSS Vocatldnal Education Director Bob Kalmus, left, demonstrates use of the Lundeberg School's full scale engine room console, used for instruction in numerous engine upgrading courses for deep sea members. Those present, from the left, include: Boatmen E. Bertrand, H. Champafgne and A. Clark; SlU representative Tom Glidwell and Boatman 0. Boone. 20 / LOG / May 1977 Texas Boatmen are shown during opening -session of the second Educational Conference to be held since the SlU-IBU merger eight months ago. HLSS Vice President Mike Sacco challenges the delegates, "When you leave here, don't lose your enthusi­ asm." Blackie Allemand, who is a captain with National Marine, has been to Piney Point three times. "Every time I come back I see more improve­ ments," he noted. Jerry Maurice, Louisiana tankerman SlU Inland Coordinator Chuck Mollard with Dixie Carriers, said after the con- told the Louisiana delegates, "You are ference, "I have learned that If we the organizers." He conducted some can't work together we won't make it." of the classes at the Conference. May 1977 / LOG / 21 �I *1 * Boatmen Learn Why Politics is Porkchops on Waters Some Boatmen think that politics is not important to them. Yet the Federal government, Congress, state and local governments, and thirtyone agencies, boards, commissions and committees have great influence over the inland waterways and there­ fore control the jobs of Boatmen on the tugs and towboats. Here are just a few examples of how political issues affect the Boat­ man. • THE JONES ACT requires that cargo shipped between two U.S. ports be carried on American-flag vessels. Without it, you might see foreign-flag boats and barges moving right up the Mississippi River to pick up cargo bound for New Orleans—or foreign tugs docking ships in the Chesapeake Bay. Oil companies and flag of con­ venience shipowners are always ap­ plying for waivers of the Jones Act. Without the SlU keeping a watchful eye in Washington, they would get their boats on the inland waterways. Laws affecting the inland waterways are passed right here on Capitol Hill. After seeing how Congress works first hand, this group of Boatmen from Texas posed for a photo on the steps of the Capitol. • THE VIRGIN ISLANDS LOOPHOLE of the Jones Act allows foreign vessels to move cargo be­ tween the Virgin Islands and the U.S. mainland. Since tug barge combina­ tions can move this cargo, Boatmen are being cut out of jobs by this regulation. The SIU is fighting to close the Virgin Islands loophole. • The outmoded LOCK AND DAM 26 on the Upper Mississippi River needs to be replaced. SIU Pres­ ident Paul Hall, along with manage­ ment, farm groups, coal shippers, etc. sits on the committee that is lead­ ing the battle for a new Lock and Dam 26. • The SIU has been protesting the unfair policies of the INTERSTATE COMMERCE COMMISSION which allows rail lines to cut their rates in a discriminatory manner to put water transportation out of busi­ ness. One way you can solve these prob­ lems is by giving to SPAD. Your voluntary donation to SPAD helps elect legislators who understand the need for a strong inland waterways industry. SPAD represents the unity of Seafarers and Boatmen working together to provide greater job op­ portunities for American maritime industries—^and a better security for themselves and their families. Protecting shipping on the inland waterways is one interest the SIU has in common with management. When the industry prospers and grows, workers have an opportunity to pros­ per and grow. Therefore, the Union works with the companies in the po­ litical arena. Many of the SIU contracted in­ land-waterways companies also be­ long to the Washington, D.C. based Transportation Institute in which, together with deep sea companies, they educate the public about the need for a strong American maritime industry on the seas, in the harbors and on the rivers. A group of Boatmen from Louisiana, who were delegates to the May Educa­ tional Conference in Piney Point, visited the Transportation Institute in Wash­ ington, D.C. There they met with T.I. President Herb Brand who is sitting at the head of the table. 70 Marine Act: 12 Tugs, 28 Towboats, 265 Barges What has the SlU-backed Merchant Marine Act of 1970 done for the Amer­ ican maritime industry? Ask that question of just about any­ one in the maritime industry, and 99 out of 100 times you will probably get the same answer—new ships. Well, that's very true. The 1970 Merchant Marine Act has provided the incentive for the construction of a sig­ nificant number of U.S.-flag deep sea vessels. However, new deep sea vessel con­ struction is only part of the story of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970. A more indepth look at this important law shows that it has also sparked a great deal of new tug, towboat, dredge and barge construction in the U.S. inland waters industry. Consequently, this new construction has created significant numbers of jobs for U.S. workers in the building of this equipment and for U.S. boatmen manning the new boats. New construction for the inland waters has by no means been localized or regionalized. The 1970 Act, by ex­ tending Title XI Government loan guar­ antees for new construction to inland operators, has spurred tug and towboat construction on the East, Gulf and West Coasts, the Western Rivers and the Great Lakes. During the original battle for the bill, 22 / LOG / May 1977 the SIIJ carried the fight to have Title XI guarantees for inland operators in­ cluded under the provisions of the 1970 Act. As far as SIU Boatmen are con­ cerned, though, more significant than the fact that new construction is going on in the towing industry, is the point that SIU-contracted towing companies are involved in expanding and upgrad­ ing their fleets under provisions of the Act. To date, SIU towing companies have applied for and received Title XI Gov­ ernment loan guarantees for the con­ struction of 28 river towboats, 12 ocean going tugs, two integrated tug/barge systems, and 265 barges of various di­ mensions and diverse cargo handling capabilities, including double skin pe­ troleum and chemical tank barges. Some of this equipment has already been completed and is providing many jobs for SIU Boatmen in their opera­ tion, while some of the equipment is presently either under construction or on the planning boards. SIU members should not get the im­ pression, though, that the above figures represent the total picture involving new consfiliction in SIU iniland com­ panies in the last seven years. Since 1970, SIU towing companies have added, and SIU Boatmen are manning, more than 100 new tugs and towboats around the country. And less than half of these new boats were built directly under Title XI loan guarantees of the 1970 Act. However, just about all of the con­ struction that has taken place in the towing industry since 1970 could prob­ ably be linked either directly or indi­ rectly to the 1970 Act because the bill set off a wave of new competitive­ ness in the industry. The tremendous amount of new construction in the tow­ ing industry since passage of the 1970 Act attests to this fact. An overall look at the Merchant Ma­ rine Act of 1970, the most significant piece of maritime legislation to be passed since the 1936 Merchant Marine Act, turns up an important common denominator for the collective SIU membership. And that is that both SIU deep sea and inland waters companies are still taking advantage of, and bene­ fitting from, the 1970 Act. As a result, SIU Boatmen and SIU deep sea mem­ bers have more jobs to choose from and are enjoying a higher degree of job se­ curity. The SIU put a great deal of time and effort in working for the passage of this important bill. As all indications seem to point out, it was time well spent. Underway in the port of New Orleans, the tug Ambassador. Title XI boat Is manned by SIU Boatmen. She Is operated by Interstate. �This photo shows the launching of the SlU manned towboat Carl Shelton, one of about 40 boats built under Title XI since passage of the 1970 Act. She is operated by ACBL. ,r4 •» - - * ' > 'i.-5 . s, *»• ^ - - t* p'-^ *• ,k The oceangoing tug Venturer, operaled by ^lU-contracted Mariner Towing Title XI vessel, is shown tied up at a dock in Philadelphia. National Marine Service of St. Louis, the operator of the National Pride and many other SlU-manned boats, received loan guarantees under Title XI for the construction of six towboats and numerous barges. Nearly 200 river barges, such as these, were built by SlU companies with Title XI government loan guarantees. •7,. SIU companies built 11 chemical tank barges, like this one, with Title XI loan guarantees. ' The Great Lakes SlU company Hannah Inland Waterways, operator of the above tank barge, built two huge 51,000 barrel tank barges under the auspices of the 1970 Merchant Marine Act. May 1977 / LOG / 23 �This crew of new SlU members looks pretty happy as they pose for pix on their boat, the Peter Fanchi, operated by newly organized company Ozark Marine. They are. from the left: Frank Chambers, Albert Bartsch, and Bill Gaines, deckhands; Bill Payne, lead deckhand; Mike Mulligan, deckhand; Glenda Plumlee, cook; Al Myers, lead deckhand, and SlU St. Louis Port Agent Mike Worley. The crew of the Ozark Marine boat, Ed Renshak, vote a unanimous aye on their first SlU contract as St. Louis Port Agent Mike Worley, back to camera, and SlU representative Ed Morris, to Worley's left, count the show of hands. The crewmembers, from left around table, are: Chuck Smith; Charlie Lytle; Greg Piatt; Kevin Lombardo; Michaei Conkiin, and Wayne Weaver. The tug Samuel A. Guilds, one of six boats operated by new SlU company. Marine Contracting and Towing, is shown at work in Charleston harbor. 6.SEABR00K In the port of Charleston, S.C., new SlU members of the tug Lewis G. Seabrook, are from the left: Paul Hendricks, deckhand; George Baggot, captain; James Wilgies, engineer, and Jerry Skelton, deckhand. These men, employed by Marine Contracting and Towing, are four of 26 Boatmen at the company who voted unanimously to join the SlU. Four Companies Organized Since Merger The merger of the Inland Boat­ man's Union into the SlU has resulted in many new Boatmen joining the SIU. So far, since the merger, there have been four successful organizing drives. • CARTERET TOWING CO., Morehcad City, N.C. Boatmen on the three tugs owned by Carteret voted in an NLRB election to join the SIU on May 16. The new SIU members aboard the Mamie, the Sharon, and the Sivannce dock all the ships that come into Morehead City. Contract negotiations will be­ gin soon. • W. P. HUNT OIL CO., Hamp­ ton, Va. The SIU wrapped up a new contract with the W. P. Hunt Co. on Dec. 16, 1976. Members employed on the three tugs, the Elizabeth Hunt, the Connie Hunt, and the Eileen Hunt now have the protec­ tion of an SIU contract. In addition, they gained increases in wage and fringe benefits as well as improved working conditions. • OZARK MARINE SERVICE, INC., Linn Creek, Mo. After an overwhelming majority of unlicensed personnel working for Ozark Marine On the tug Samuel A. Guilds, another Marine Contracting boat, are new SIU members, from the left: Jim McNamara, deckhand; Eddie Richardson, deck­ hand; Jim Gaillard, engineer, and Captain James Earnest Baggott. 24 / LOG / May 1977 signed SIU pledge cards, the com­ pany agreed to recognize the SIU as the collective bargaining agent on Apr. 27. The SIU contract with Ozark Marine was negotiated and accepted earlier this month by 100 percent of the crewmembers cov­ ered. The Boatmen now enjoy in­ creased wages and improved working conditions. Ozark Marine Service, Inc. cur­ rently operates two 5,600 h.p. towboats, the Peter Fanchi and the Ed Renshaiv, pushing general cargo barges on tbe Upper Mississippi River between St. Louis, Mo. and St. Paul, Minn. • MARINE CONTRACTING AND TOWING CO., Charleston, S.C. As reported in the April Log, the SIU recently wrapped up the contract for 26 new SIU Boatmen who voted unanimously to join the Union in an election held last De­ cember. The new members learned about the SIU when they were dock­ ing many of the Union's contracted deep sea vessels. The company oper­ ates six boats in all in Charleston harbor—-five harbor tugs and one pushboat—and handles about half the ship docking chores for the port. Group shot shows most of the 26 new SIU members at Marine Contracting during meeting to accept their first SIU contract �Boatmen delegates to ttie March Contract and Educational Conference ob­ serve as SlU inland trainees learn the art of splicing. Boatmen D. L Martin, left, and Bert Mangiarancina take bearings on gyro repeater while participating in Vessel Operator Management and Safety program at the Lundeberg School. Lundeberg School is the Open Door to Advancement The SIU knows that education pays! It means better jobs, more money and increased job security. The Harry Lundeberg School opens the door to career advancement to Boatmen and helps each member enjoy the better way of life that can be achieved through education. The School provides professional instruction for every rating and li­ cense on the waterways. The goal of the teachers at Harry Lundeberg School is to help each individual member succeed. To reach this goal, these instructors work with the stu­ dent as an individual. Classes are small. Every iiieiiiber learns at his own pace. He uses study materials which are designed to meet his individual career and educational needs. In short, the emphasis at Harry Lundeberg School is always on help­ ing our brothers to advance and to build better lives and careers. Among the programs available at Harry Lundeberg School are diesel engineering, wheelhouse licensing and towboat cooking. Any career op­ tion a member chooses is fully cov­ ered at the School. In addition, academic opportuni­ ties are available through the High School Equivalency Program, which leads to a high school diploma. The staff at HLS knows that many workers today never had the chance to finish high school—they had to go to work to earn a living. This Pro­ gram can be a member's second chance for a high school diploma. It also provides many math and reading skills which are needed in the licens­ ing courses for upgraders. Any mem­ ber who wants to advance academi­ cally can do so at HLS—90 percent of the students in the High School Equivalency Program have earned their diplomas at HLS. To assure well trained manpower for the towing industry and to open the benefits of Union membership to young people today, the Lundeberg School also offers the entry program. This program provides basic skills in decking, cooking and engineering, it is the first step toward career develop­ ment, which is available to members through the upgrading and academic programs. The SIU encourages members to recommend this program to young people—it can mean the beginning of a good paying career for a young friend or relative. The educational programs at HLS are free of charge—there is no cost to the member for tuition, books or room and board. The membership has, of course, recognized the great value of this benefit and they have recommended that the SIU negotiate a clause in the standardized contract that will cover trans|fortation costs to and from the school. In addition the new vacation plan provides the member with the necessary money to cover his bills and expenses at home while he is attending school. These efforts by the SIU are aimed at making the benefit of education easily and readily available to every member. To take advantage of the chance to move up and earn better pay simply fill out the upgrading or High School Equivalency Program appli­ cation forms which are avaliable in the back pages of the Log. Remember your opportunities for education and advancement are lim­ ited only by your willingness to try the Harry Lundeberg School and its many educational programs which are dedicated to just one goal—help­ ing you get ahead. On-the-job training takes up a good part of all the Lundeberg School's voca­ tional education programs for trainees and upgraders. Above photo shows Inland entry trainees getting some practical experietice while underway on one of the School's barges. Boatman Jeff Gremlllicn, deckhand on the SlU-contracted boat, Robert A. Taft, is a graduate of the Lunde­ berg School's entry training program. Boatman Ruben Salazar of Houston is shown as he studied for mates license in Master/Mates program at the Lundeberg School. Boatman Jim Parese gets right down to it in his first day working on the rivers. Parese, also a graduate of the Lundeberg School's entry program, is a deckhand on the Robert A. Taft. May 1977 / LOG / 25 �special Supplement Official ynklicatlaa af the SEAt' tRERS Inicrnatlenal l)ala« • Atlantic, Cull, Lakci and Inland Watcrc DIctrict • AFL-CIO DEEP SEA GREAT LAliSfiiS IHLAMD WATERS Vol. 39, No. 5_ May. 1977 After the Philadelphia job call, SlU Port Agent John Fay ships out three boat men: (I. to r.) Kenny Guth, captain at Interstate; Bill Trindle, cook; and Mike Jager, head tankerman, Marine Towing. Help filing for welfare benefits is as close as your nearest SlU hall. Here Balti­ more Port Agent Ben Wilson (r.) goes over the forms with Boatman Gerald Freeburger, who works at Baker-Whitely. Here's How the SlU Hiring Hall Works tor Boatmen Winning the right to have their own hiring halts was a major victory for inaritinie unions after a long and often bloody struggle. In the old days, a sailor would be blackballed by the company if he was a union man or Just because someone in the com­ pany did not like him. Shipping com­ panies would try to hire "finks" who would work for less pay and not support their fellow workers in the struggle for job security, better wages, and benefits such as medical care and pensions. Today, the SIU hiring hall serves all members of the merchant marine, inland boatmen. Lakes and deep sea sailors alike. Here are some ways the hiring hall works for Boatmen on the tugs and barges: • Through the hiring hall all Boatmen have a fair chance to get a job when there is a new job opening. In the hiring hall, the job goes to the Boatman with the most seniority. • The hiring hall is a place to hold meetings, learn about what the Union is doing and vote on Union business. • At the hiring hall, you can get help settling beefs and filing for Union benefits. • The hiring hall makes sure we have SIU members on the boats. That protects our job security and Union benefits. If a man is hired "off the bank" that means one of our SIU brothers doesn't have a job. And the man hired "off the bank" may not live up to the Union contract and the objective of the members. • When you use the hiring hall, you protect your own job security. The company knows that the Union can supply skilled manpower and is not as tempted to hire men "off the bank". With skilled SIU co-workers, you know you are safer on the tug or barge. Louisiana Boatmen had a chance to tour the hiring hall at Piney Point while they were attending an educational conference this May at the' Lundeberg School. SIU members pack the regular monthly membership meeting in the Houston Hall so they can keep up-to-date on Union affairs. �PRESIDENT Paul Hall SECRETARY-TREASURER Joe DiGiorgio EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Frank Drozak VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard Liridsey Williams Cal Tanner Paul Drozak HEADQUARTERS ALPENA, Mich 675 4 A|e., Bklyn. 11232 1212) HY 9-6600 800 N. 2 Ave. 49707 (517) EL 4-3616 BALTIMORE, Md. 1216 E. Baltimore St. 21202 (301) EA 7-4900 BOSTON, Mass 215 Essex St. 02111 (617)482-4716 BUFFALO, N.Y 290 Franklin St. 14202 (716) TL 3-9259 CHICAGO, 111.. .9383 S. Ewing Ave. 60617 (312) SA 1-0733 CLEVELAND, Ohio 1290 Old River Rd. 44113 (216) MA 1-5450 DETROIT, Mich. 10225 W. Jefferson Ave. 48218 (313) VI3-4741 DULUTH, Minn 2014 W. 3 St. 55806 (218) RA 2-4110 FRANKFORT, Mich P.O. Box D 415 Main St. 49635 (616) 352-4441 HOUSTON, Tex 5804 Canal St. 77011 (713) WA 8-3207 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. 3315 Liberty St. 32206 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY, NJ. 99 Montgomery St. 07302 (201) HE 5-9424 MOBILE, Ala IS. Lawrence St. 36602 (205) HE 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS, La. 630 Jackson Ave. 70130 (504) 529-7546 NORFOLK, Va 115 3 St. 23510 (804) 622-1892 PADUCAH, Ky 225 S. 7 St. 42001 (502)443-2493 PHILADELPHIA, Pa.. .2604 S. 4 St. 19148 (215) DE 6-3818 PINEY POINT, Md. St. Mary's County 20674 (301)994-0010 PORT ARTHUR, Tex 534 9 Ave. 77640 (713) 983-1679 SAN FRANCISCO, CaUf. 1311 Mission St. 94103 (415) 626-6793 SANTURCE, P. K. 1313 Fernandez Juneos, Stop 20 00909 ' (809) 724-2848 SEATTLE, Wash 2505 1 Ave. 98121 (206) MA 3-4334 ST. LOUIS, Mo.. .4581 Gravois Ave. 63116 (314) 752-6500 TAMPA, Fla.. 2610 W. Kennedy Blvd. 33609 (813) 870-1601 TOLEDO, Ohio 935 Summit St. 43604 (419) 248-3691 Wn.MINGTON, Calif. 510 N. Broad St. 90744 (213) 549-4000 YOKOHAMA, Japan. . ... .P.O. Box 429 Yokohama Port P.O. 5-6 Nihon Ohdori Naka-Ku 231-91 201-7935 Shipping at deep sea A&G ports picked up again last month as more than 1,561 Seafarers found johs on SlU-contracted vessels. April's fig­ ure is more than 100 jobs over March's figure and 400 more than February's. In addition, the April 1977 shipping figure is 329 jobs above the April 1976 figure. Good to excellent shipping at mosv: ports is expected to continue for the fore­ seeable future. ) AnnvT t tn xnT-v ArKILi 1-30, 1977 *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port Boston New York - TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 5 84 3 14 i 4 3 76 Philadelphia 17 0 0 Baltimore Noftolk 35 21 3 5 1 1 Tampa '3 33 0 3 24 9 0 19 18 11 4 2 3 **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C 9 143 2 10 1 9 19 1 0 59 22 5 7 2 2 7 0 0 9 2 0 10 1 0 Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville 23 56 25 6 9 0 0 0 11 31 68 29 12 31 6 0 0 11 40 111 46 4 13 1 0 1 2 San Francisco 37 4 1 35 12 0 55 4 1 Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston 9 37 10 85 3 3 1 4 0 0 0 7 9 32 10 95 6 10 1 15 0 2 0 10 19 62 13 140 4 2 4 5 0 0 0 5 Piney Point Yokohama 0 1 0 l 0 0 0 2 2 3 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 453 56 26 460 160 31 751 63 23 n Totals Port ENGINE DEPARTMENT Boston 2 Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk 12 34 13 5 '1 0 l 3 3 2 1 2 O ^ ^ 67 30 3 112 26 0 0 1 11 52 32 6 19 12 0 0 1 ^ 35 95 36 RQ 2 19 4 0 0 0 0 2 0 8 i| 34 9 114 I 7 2 11 0 1 0 O 0 2 0 0 604 103 11 1 49 15 23 14 1 7 0 5 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 21 4 4 3 8 4 3 0 0 0 0 Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville 16 46 26 1 19 5 7 0 Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico "0"St0" 7 25 2 77 2 4 0 11 1 1 0 0 0 4 0 0 6 20 5 60 i 11 1 27 6 1 0 0 367 73 9 335 144 15 San Francisco 29 Piney Point Yokohama 0 0 'o*3ls Port 32 0 0 7 12 48 t? 7 0 1 7 2 1 6 3 0 I 0 0 a 1 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk 1 30 11 13 7 0 5 2 2 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 40 13 11 3 2 28 11 8 2 0 0 1 2 2 Tampa 2 1 0 3 2 0 2 0 Mobile 9 1 0 14 6 0 20 1 0 New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco 24 n 15 2 0 2 0 0 0 53 17 29 23 7 12 0 5 2 53 25 31 2 0 2 0 1 0 Wilmington Seattle 3 16 0 1 0 0 7 14 0 7 0 13 7 16 2 0 0 6 7 30 0 0 1 3 0 0 0 7 27 0 8 20 11 0 5 0 8 73 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 0 179 0 20 0 2 0 239 0 147 0 30 0 337 0 23 0 4 3 44 Q no 12 105 Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals . Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore ENTRY DEPARTMENT 0 25 5 80 4 45 12 20 14 32 0 5 _ 9 29 ig 43 0 7 Norfolk 9 12 4 15 20 2 Tampa 2 4 0 2 4 0 Mobile 16 14 0 19 13 1 New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington 29 18 19 2 42 21 34 13 0 4 4 0 43 24 31 5 53 24 49 14 2 2 2 2 Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point 14 4 25 0 27 12 42 16' 12 0 29 0 24 12 32 Q 39 16 63 1 8 1 50 Q Yokohama Totals Totals All Departments 2 2 0 2 2 0 197 370 107 0 0 0 301 485 194 1,196 519 144 1,034 451 76 1,993 674 232 *"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ^•"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. May 1977 / LOG / 27 �AFL-aO, SlU Oppose Top Court: It is Not Sex Bias to Bar Disability Pay for Pregnancy The U.S. Supreme Court on Dec. 7, 1976 ruled that it is not sex discrimina­ tion to deny disability benefits for preg­ nancy and childbirth. "The Court may have ignored it," the AFL-CIO Executive Council replied, "but the facts of life are that discrimi­ nation against pregnant people is dis­ crimination against women alone." The SIU fully supports the AFL-CIO in its fight against pregnancy discrimina­ tion. This discrimination may not di­ rectly affect deap-sea members since few of them are women. (Although their wives and daughters who work would be affected.) But women hold a signifi­ cant number of jobs on the SIU's in­ land operations and make up a large percentage of the SlU-afliliated United Industrial Workers of North America. Moreover, women are now a major part of the American work force and their unequal treatment constitutes a widespread attack on labor. Legislation to prohibit pregnancy dis­ crimination in the workplace has been introduced in Congress and is strongly supported by the AFL=CIO. Without it, many women temporarily disabled by pregnancy and childbirth, will continue to be fired or forced to take leave with­ out pay—often with devastating results for their families. The great majority of women in the labor force work because, like men, they have to supp(^rt their families. Twenty-live million women working DECK DEPA^ENT he treated. . BuffStof • 2 •' /•//•oil''',' 0 D ';r; r 0 7 0 0 11 • 'it, ENGINE DEP ;• Cl©v©l3n(i OfitrOlt y/Zi/y-.y Dututh •' ^ • '^'7 12 ^2 ^ ^ f ^0, STEWARD DEPARTMENt Alpena Buffalo . Cleveland Detroit .. Duluth .. Frankfort Chicago , Totals . "y. ^0 \ • • •' ... ' • fevt'/.y.cy, •• • 'A-/'/'.-' •, i-'V W p* 4 • • • P • ••• ... • • . - 7.1 ^r-.i Chicago ................... . ....... 0 6 22 28 3 8 29 96 5-V 1 9 19 8 10 15 67 13 8 4 38 17 6 5 91 KNOW YOUR RIGHTS FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every three months, which are to he submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A quarterly finance committee of rank and file members, elected by the membership, makes examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommenda­ tions. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recommendations and separate findings. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and senior­ ity are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return re­ ceipt requesied. The proper address for this is: Frank Drozak, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 275 - 20th Street, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11215 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are avail­ able in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obliga­ tions, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets aqd in 0- 1, 1 0 0 0 '^*1 IM Ml A 8 44 12 0 7 17 6 5 0 47 22 13 13 77 22 11 0 158 124 60 180 m mjf mm mm • OIIEAT 1 . A K.E 9 4 DISPATf •i# • ^9 0^ • H2HERS • • mm Im ^9 9 ^ 1 DRT 324 109 351 96 91 18 Totals All Departments ..... ... *"Total Registered" means the number of man who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ^'•"Resistered on the Beach" means the total nujptjer of men registered atyhe port at the end of last month. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. / 0 0 f 2. . ENTRY DEPARTMENT •' Z^.'- Alpena .. Buffalo . .... Cleveland Detroit .. ;; Duluth Frankfort . . ........:............... KNOW YOUR RIGHTS 28 / LOG / May 1977 •M 53 .Q ll I It 0 :• 1 1 1 Alpena . BuffaloClaveteii Dfetrolt Duluth . Frankfort . . Chicag Totals . .a..........'^....v.......I is a dise **RE6ISTEPE£rON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups / /Class A ^OTAL REGlsnfeRED groups Class A Class B Class C 1977 K Alcoholism APRIL to perform their jobs, the AFL-CIO maintains. In most pregnancies (95 per cent) the medically certified period of disability is six weeks or less. come pregnant should not be an excuse for job discrimination. When they are unable to work, pregnant women should be granted all benefits and privileges given other workers not physically able now do so because their husbands earn less than $7,000 a year or because they are the sole source of their families' income. The fact that only women can be­ the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY — SEAFARERS LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publishing any ar­ ticle serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemfe^i harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, I960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Log policy is vested in an editorial hoard which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to he paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circum­ stances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone at­ tempts to require any such payment he made without sup­ plying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, hut feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately he reported to headquarters. 2 KNOW YOUR RIGHTS CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGA­ TIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its con­ tents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempt­ ing to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. The.se rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no Seafarer may he discrimi­ nated against because of race, creed, color, sex and na­ tional or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION —SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its pro­ ceeds are used to further its objects and purposes includ­ ing hut not limited to furthering.the political, social and economic interests of SeafareT seamen, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are vol­ untary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of membership in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Sea­ farers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. Support SPAD to protect and further your economic, political, and social interests, American trade union concepts and Seafarer seamen. If at any time a Seafarer feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or infor- • mation, he should immediately notify SIU President Hall at headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. �LOG Story Triggers Quiz on Safety Continued from Page 2 only in safety per se but also in various insurance and workmen's compensation rates." On his own, Ruppee is looking into gangways used in Europe on ships that have runs similar to those on the Great Lakes. Earlier in April, Rep. Ruppee asked Adm. Siler about the Coast Guard's de­ cision to permit oil and chemical tank­ ers to operate with unattended engine rooms on the Great Lakes. He also re­ quested Adm. Siler's views on some issues which Jack Bluitt raised during field hearings of the U.S. House of Rep­ resentatives Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Navigation last July. In particular, Ruppee asked about: 1. General procedures for consulta­ tion with the (union) representatives of merchant seamen. 2. Policies regarding the development of uniform minimum manning standards applicable to similar-type vessels. 3. Engine room manning standards in general. 4. Consideration given to collective bargaining agreements in preparing manning certificates. 5. Feasibility/justipcation for in­ creased watertight compartmentation Overseas Ohio on Great Lakes bulk carriers. The Congressman will be pursuing these issues during oversight hearings before the Coast Guard and Navigation Subcommittee later this year. In Emergenqr Notify USPHS By Telegram Any Seafarer or Boatman who is taken to a hospital other than a USPHS facility for emergency treatment, must notify the nearest USPHS hospital of his situation within 48 hours, and it is suggested that the notification be made by telegram. In the past, many of our mem­ bers have made it a practice to notify USPHS by phone. Unfortu­ nately, when it comes time to pay the bill, there have been cases when USPHS has refused to pick up the tab claiming they have no record of the telephone call. How­ ever, by using telegrams you will have permanent proof that you ac­ tually notified USPHS within the prescribed period and at the same time you will eliminate any confu­ sion dealing with phone calls. If you have no recourse, though, but to use the phone, you should make it a point to get the name, title and department of the person who handled your call. FLAG SlU Scholarships Continued from Page 10 munity College, Seattle, Wash, where he has already taken courses in astron­ omy and navigation. Leslie Warren CoUierlV / • M Leslie Warren Collier IV is looking forward to a career as a chemist or bio­ chemist and hopes to use his four-year scholarship at the University of North Carolina. An honor student. Collier ranks third in his class of 115 at Curri­ tuck County High School in North Caro­ lina. He shows "outstanding leadership qualities" one teacher said. As if earning high grades wasn't enough. Collier is also president of the student body, works on the school news­ paper and folk magazine, and is active in intramural sports. To earn money, he has been driving a school bus each day for over a year and painting barges dur­ ing the summer. His proud father. Boatman Leslie Warren Collier III, who works as a tug­ boat captain for the Interstate Oil Transport Co. in Philadelphia, Pa., re­ ceived his masters license through the Lundeberg School Upgrading Program. Before that he worked as an unlicensed engineer on the tugs. Brother Collier has been an SIU member since 1970. Charles Wayne Foshee Using the foui-yeai scholarship, Charles Foshee hopes to attend McNeese State University in Louisiana to study chemical engineering. His science and mathematics scores in school and in national tests show him to be a top student and a natural for that career. Young Foshee had an all around good record at DeRidder High School, DeRidder, La. He was in the Drama Club, the Pilot Pak, and managed the fresh­ man football, basketball and track teams. An Eagle Scout and member of the National Beta Club, Foshee was listed in the 1975-76 edition of "Who's Who Among American High School Students." In his spare time he enjoys fishing, camping, and listening to music. Boatman Woodrow Foshee, the father of the winner, has been an SIU member since 1963 and works as a chief engineer aboard Sabine Towing boats. He joined the Union in Port Arthur, Tex. Another new tanker will be ready to enter the Alaska oil trade with an SIU crew this fall. The 89,700-dwt SS Overseas Ohio, one of four SlU-contracted sisterships built by Maritime Overseas Corp., is expected to be ready for service on Oct. 22, 1977. She will follow the first of the four in service, the SS Overseas Chicago, which will be delivered on June 30. The SS Overseas ISew York will bring more jobs for Sea­ farers only a month after the Ohio on Nov. 29. The fourth new tanker, the SS Overseas Washing­ ton, is expected by the end of February, 1978. The Ohio, like all her sisterships, was built at the National Steel Shipyards in San Diego, Calif. She is 894 feet long, her beam is 106 feet and when fully loaded she will have a 49-foot draft. Osvaldo Rios An "A" student at the Dr. Jose M. Lazaro High School in Carolina, Puerto Rico, Osvaldo Rios ranks third in his class. Because of his academic excel­ lence, he was able to finish high school in two years. Altliough he had a heavy study load, young Rios found time to help other students through a tutorial program and to play on the basketball, volley ball and track and field teams. Outside of school, he has been active in Leos Club (Lions Club) and the Mus­ cular Dystrophy Association, showing a true sense of concern for his fellow man. "But there are still more things I would like to do," Rios told the com­ mittee. With the help of the four-year scholarship he hopes to study pre-med at the University of Puerto Rico and become a doctor in order "to help my country and community." His father, Osvaldo Rios, Sr. has been sailing deep sea with the SIU in the steward department since 1958 when he joined the Union in the port of New York. Seventy-one cents of every dollar spent In shipping on American-flag vessels remains in this country, making a very substantial contribution to the national balance of payments and to the nation's economy. Use U.S.-flag ships. It's good for the American maritime industry, the Ameri­ can shipper, and America. We Need Your Lafesf Address The SIU needs your latest address so that we can maintain an up-to-date mailing list and can be sure that important correspondence gets to you at your home. So please fill out the address form below and mail it to SIU Welfare Plan, 275 - 20th St.. Brooklyn, N.Y. 772/5. SIU Soc. Sec. No. Name Print Last Name First Name Print Number and Street City Middle Initial Address State Zip Code Elizabeth Harrington With help from the four-year scholar­ ship, Elizabeth Harrington plans to at­ tend Massachusetts College of Phar­ macy in the fall. Dentistry is her goal and v/ith that in mind she intends to take up a pre-med course, majoring in chemistry or biochemistry. Although she worked parttime as a switchboard operator to pay her tuition at Julie Billiart Central High School, Boston, Mass., she still managed to maintain a rank at the top of her class. Aside from her excellent scholastic rec­ ord, she also was involved in the Drama Club, creative writing. Biology Club, basketball and volleyball teams and was a member of the yearbook photography crew. Recertified Bosun Arthur C. Harring­ ton, Elizabeth's father, joined the Union in the port of New York in 1954 and has been sailing with the SIU ever since. The SIU extends its sincere congratu­ lations to these scholarship winners and their families, and hopes that all their educational goals will be achieved. Date of Birth Mo / Day / Year Editor, Change of Address Or New Subscriber SEAFARERS LOG 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. 11232 I would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG—please put my name on your mailing list. (Print In/ormailon) NAME ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP. SIU memben please give: Bk# Soc. Sec. # ./ XO AVOID DUPLICATION: If you are an old subscriber and have a change of address, please give your former address below or send mailing label from last issue received. ADDRESS CITY .... STATE ZIP. May 1977 / LOG / 29 �Frederick T. Anderegg, 51, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of Savan­ nah sailing as an AB. Brother An­ deregg sailed 35 years, was a ship's delegate and attended Ixjth the Quar­ termaster and LNG Courses at the Lundeberg School. He was born in San Francisco and is a resident of Pacifica, Calif. Ralph Armstrong, 57, joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of New Or­ leans sailing as an AB. Brother Arm­ strong sailed 37 years and attended the HLSS 1972 Educational Confer­ ence at Piney Point, Md. He is a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. Born in Birmingham, Ala., he is a resident of Shelby, Ala. Ernest B. Avant, 57, joined the SIU in the port of Jacksonville in 1969 sailing as an AB. Brother Avant sailed 39 years. He is a veteran of the U.S. Navy. A native of McRae, Ga., he is a resident of Hialeah, Fla. Roberto C. Cadaizo, 72, joined the vSIU in the port of Seattle in 1962 sailing in the steward department for 30 years. Brother Cadaizo was born in Narvacan, Hocus Sur, the Philip­ pines and is a resident of Baguio City, P.I. Alfred B. "Fred" Calano, 64, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1960 sailing as an oiler. Brother Calano sailed 32 years and was also a member of the SUP in 1951. He was born in Manila, P.I. and is a resident of Daly City, Calif. Benigno Cortez, 67, joined the I SIU in 1944 in the port of New York I sailing as an AB. Brother Cortez sailed 37 years. He was born in Puerto Rico and is a resident of . Puerto Nuevo, P.R. Ezckiel E. "Zeke" Daniels, 56, joined the SIU in 1948 in the port of New York sailing as a firemanwatertender. Brother Daniels sailed 33 years. He is a veteran of both the U.S. Army and the U.S. Coast Guard in World War II. Born in North Carolina, he is a resident of Wanchese, N.C. John A. Denais, 57, joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1956 sailing as a chief steward. Brother Denais sailed 32 years and during the Vietnam War. He was also a steward department delegate. Sea­ farer Denais is a veteran of the U.S. Army serving as a technician in the Special Task Force in the China, Burma, India Theater in World War II. Born on one of the "islands of France", he is a resident of Sunrise, Fla. Frank R. Farmer, 47, joined the SIU in 1948 in the port of New York sailing as an AB. Brother Farmer was born in Seattle and is a resident of Copalis Beach, Wash. Hugo "BUI" JelTcoat, 61, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1950 sailing as an AB. Brother Jeffcoat sailed 34 years. He is a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. A native of Columbia, S.C., he is a resident of Houston. Recertified Bosun Tom Karatzas, 61, joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1957 sailing 31 years. Brother Karatzas graduated from the Union's Recertified Bosun Program in April 1975. He is also a retired member of the SUP. Born in Kikinos, Greece, he is a naturalized U.S. citi­ zen and is a resident of Baltimore. Edward L. Kaznowsky, 65, joined the SIU in 1941 in the port of New York sailing as a chief steward. Brother Kaznowsky sailed 47 years and during World War 11. He was on the picket line in the 1961 Greater N.Y. Harbor strike. Born in Carteret, N.J., he is a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y. Lorenzo N. Diana, 60, joined the SIU in tlie port of New York in 1955 sailing as a cook. Brother Diana sailed 28 years. He was born in the Philippine Islands and is a resident of New Orleans. Recertified Bosun Leo J. Koza, 57, joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of New York sailing for 35 years. Brother Koza graduated from the eighth Bosun Recertification Pro­ gram class in January 1974. He also sailed during World War II and was on a vessel then in the port of An­ twerp, Belgium when tlie harbor was bombed for 28 consecutive days. A native of Lowell, Mass., he is a resi­ dent of Baltimore. Arthur J. Endemann, 61, joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of Mobile sailing as an oiler. Brother Ende­ mann sailed 43 years. He was born in Estonia, U.S.S.R. and is a resi­ dent of Pasadena, Md. Samuel J. Lemoine, 65, joined the SIU in 1942 in the port of New OrI leans sailing as a bosun. Brother Lemoine sailed 35 years. He was born in Louisiana and is a resident of New Orleans. William L. Forrest, 59, joined the SIU in the port of Lake Charles, La. in 1956 and sailed as a chief steward. Brother Forrest sailed 26 years. He is a wounded veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps in World War II. Born in Texas, he is a resident of Lufkin, Tex. William A. MacGregor, 56, joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of Balti­ more sailing as an OS. Brother Mac­ Gregor sailed 29 years. He is a wounded 1941 veteran of the U.S. Army's Parachute Infantry Corps where he served as a rigger. A native of Germany, he is a resident of Pearl River, La. 30 / LOG / May 1977 William F. Luhrsen, Jr., 64, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1960 and sailed as a pumpman. Brother Luhrsen sailed 29 years and walked the picket line in the 1961 N.Y. Harbor strike. He attended the Piney Point Crew Conference No. 5 in 1970. Seafarer Luhrsen is also a machinist, mechanic and flyer. Born in North Little Rock, Ark., he is a resident of Waveland, Miss. J Frank Mamerto, 65, joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1957 sailing as a chief steward. Brother Mamerto sailed 48 years. He is a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard. Born in the Philippines, he is a resi­ dent of Metairie, La. Abel Manuel, 65, joined the SIU in the port of Houston in 1962 sail­ ing as a cook. Brother Manuel sailed 23 years. He was born in Louisiana and is a resident of Mamou, La. Henry J. McCue, 65, joined the SIU in the port of Boston in 1955 ; sailing as a bosun. Brother McCue y sailed 45 years and was ship's dele­ gate. He was a member and helped to reorganize the Union-affiliated At­ lantic Fishermen's Union in 1960 in Boston. A native of Newfoundland, Canada, he is a resident of Woodbridge, N.J. John J. N. McKenna, 55, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York sailing as a OMED. Brother McKenna sailed 31 years and up­ graded at the HLSS in 1974. He was bom in Canada, is a naturalized U.S. citizen, and is a resident of New Orleans. Lauren D. Santa Ana, 65, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New Orleans sailing as a chief steward. Brother Santa Ana sailed 45 years. He was born in Bacon Sorsoquon, P.I. and is a resident of New Orleans. Franklin Roosevelt Strickland, 42, joined the SIU in the port of Mobile in 1952 and sailed as a chief cook. Brother Strickland sailed 25 years. He was born in Mobile and is a resi­ dent of Wilmer, Ala. Lee W. Snodgrass, 63, joined the SIU in 1948 in the port of San Fran­ cisco sailing as an AB and deck dele­ gate. Brother Snodgrass sailed 33 years. He was born in South Dakota and is a resident of Irvine, Calif. John W. Murphy, 65, joined the SIU in the port of Seattle in 1965 and sailed as a chief steward. Brother Murphy sailed 38 years. He was born in St. Louis, Mo. and is a resident of Bisbee, Ariz. Cyril A. Scott, 65, joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of New York sail­ ing as a chief steward. Brother Scott sailed 49 years and was on the picket line in both the 1962 Robin Line strike and the 1961 N.Y. Harbor beef. Born in Jamaica, B.W.L, he is a resident of Laurelton, L.I., N.Y. �Lester A. Pugh, 62, joined the SIU in 1938 in the port of Mobile sailing as an oiler. Brother Pugh sailed 35 years. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. A native of Winn, Ala., he is a resident of Mobile. PfNS/ONfRS Harry N. Schorr, 65, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1955 sailing as a cook. Brother Schorr sailed 25 years and was on the picket line in the 1961 N.Y. Harbor strike. He is a veteran of the U.S. Air Forces in World War II. Seafarer Schorr is also a watch and instrument repair­ man. A native of New York City, he is a resident of Hemet, Calif. George Lukas, 66, joined the Union in the port of Cleveland in 1966 sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Lukas sailed 20 years for the Reiss Steamship Co. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army infantry. Born in Erie, Pa., he is a resident there. Thomas E. Smolarek joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1959 sailing as a fireman-watertender on the SS Metaffa, Brother Smolarek is a resident of Buffalo, N.Y. Raymond R. Shaynick, 59, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of Nor­ folk and sailed as a QMED. Brother Shaynick was born in Philadelphia and is a resident there. William R. London, 65, joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1959 sailing as an AB and in the steward department. Brother London sailed 32 years in the steward department. He is a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II sailing as an aviation medical technician. A native of Penn­ sylvania, he is resident of Buffalo. Charies D. Hulburd, 67, joined the Union in the port of Buffalo, N.Y. in 1961 sailing as a lead deckhand for the Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Co. from 1961 to 1976 and for Merrit, Chapman and Scott from 1959 to 1961. Brother Hulburd sailed 36 years. Born in Buf­ falo, he is a resident there. Mar. Notke to Members Oil Shipph^ Protedure When throwing in for work dur­ ing a Job call at any SIU Hiring Hall, members must produce the following: • membership certificate • registration card • clinic card • seaman's papers in additioit, when assigning a job the dispatcher will comply with the following Section 5, Sub­ section 7 of the SIU Shipping Rules: "Within each class of seniority* rating in every Department, prior­ ity for entry rating jobs shall be given to all seamen who possess Lifeboatman endorsement by the United States Coast Guard. The Seafarers Appeals Board may waive the preceding sentence when, in the sole judgment of the Board, undue hardship will result or extenuating circumstances war­ rant such waiver." Peter J. Bakarich, 62, joined the Union in the port of New York in 1963 sailing as a deckhand on the tug Utica for the Erie-Lackawanna Railroad from 1936 to 1977. Brother Bakarich is the proud father of 1965 SIU scholarship winner Peter B. Bakarich who is now studying law at Rutgers University Law School in New Jersey. Inland Boatman Baka­ rich was born in Hoboken and is a resident of Boonton, N.J. John Simlk, 65, joined the Union in the port of Buffalo in 1957 sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Simik sailed 40 years. He was born in Perth Amboy, N.J. and is a resi­ dent there. Alfonso Vallejo, 65, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York and sailed as a bosun. Brother Vallejo sailed 36 years. He was on the picket line in the 1961 N.Y. Har­ bor stirke and the 1965 District Council No. 37 beef. Born in Puerto Rico, he is a resident of The Bronx, N.Y. Herbert E. Tipton, 67, joined the Union in 1940 in the port of Detroit sailing as a chief steward on the SS Metaffa. Brother Tipton sailed 38 years. He was born in Virginia and is a resi­ dent of Rogersville, Tenn. Rene M. Wittbecker, 65, joined the Union in the port of Frankfort, Mich, in 1954 sailing as a cook. Brother Wittbecker sailed 27 years in the steward department on the Lakes. He sailed on the SS Ann Ar­ bor No. 3, 5, 6 and 7; SS Wabash; SS A. K. Atkinson and the MV Vik­ ing. A native of Freeport, III., he and his wife, Viola are residents of Eau Claire, Pa. where he plans to "do a lot of hunting, fishing and some traveling." John F. Dunlap, 64, joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1960 sailing as an AB. Brother Dunlap sailed 40 years and for the Reiss Steamship Co. from 1960 to 1970. He was born in Ashland, Wise, and is a resident there. Arthur W. Klotz, 73, joined the Union-affiliated UIW in 1965 and became an Inland Boatman in 1966 in the port of Norfolk sailing for Mc­ Allister Brothers Towing Co. in 1965 and the Norfolk Oil Transport Co. from 1956 to 1965. Brother Klotz was born in Walnutport, Pa. and is a resident of Norfolk. Adolph F. Kalisch, 64, joined the Union in 1948 in the port of Toledo, Ohio sailing as an oiler. Brother Kalisch sailed 40 years. He is a vet­ eran of the U.S. Army Corps of En­ gineers in World War II. Born in Alpena, Mich., he is a resident there. Seafarers Welfare, Pension and Vacation Plans Cash Benefits Paid 24 - Apr. 20,1977 SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN ELIGIBLES Death In Hospital Daily @ $1.00 In Hospital Daily @ $3.00 Hospital & Hospital Extras Surgical Sickness & Accident @ $8.00 Special Equipment Optical Supplemental Medicare Premiums DEPENDENTS OF ELIGIBLES Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits In Hospital Surgical Maternity Blood Transfusions Optical PENSIONERS & DEPENDENTS Death Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors'Visits & Other Medical Expenses . . Surgical Optical Blood Transfusions Special Equipment Dental Supplemental Medicare Premiums SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM TOTALS Total Seafarers Welfare Plan Total Seafarers Pension Plan Total Seafarers Vacation Plan Total Seafarers Welfare, Pension & Vacation Number Amount MONTH TO DATE YEAR TO DATE 13 268 84 19 4 4,553 — 126 10 60 1,383 867 61 11 21,293 9 454 97 389 85 133 20 2 106 MONTH TO DATE $ YEAR TO DATE 55,000.00 268.00 252.00 2,696.16 816.00 36,424.00 — 3,769.88 766.60 $ 206,543.06 1,385.00 2,601.00 7,041.23 1,544.00 170,344.00 3,264.71 13,798.81 4,917.30 1,541 312 440 82 10 357 125,729.58 3,956.25 21,545.00 8,600.00 698.91 3,136.40 476,092.57 15,944.27 75,217.69 30,234.00 1,132.36 10,473.08 12 208 125 9 67 — 5 1 2,152 54 699 407 53 211 2 14 3 6,455 50,000.00 30,925.25 4,932.86 1,327.85 2,031.00 — 370.51 300.00 17,239.60 209,600.00 110,300.57 19,201.62 8,817.55 6,330.05 70.00 2,220.75 1,050.00 52,058.70 13 43 5,770.67 19,658.10 8,404 2,716 787 11,907 34,918 8,082 3,655 46,655 376,556.52 689,815.81 743,997.81 $1,810,370.14 1,449,840.42 2,070,393.28 3,644,436.88 $7,164,670.58 May 1977 / LOG / 31 m �m Pensioner Frank­ lin E. Hughes, 61, died of kidney failure in St. Joseph's Hos­ pital, Houston, Tex. on Apr. 4. Brother Hughes joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun and deck mainten­ ance. He was an HLSS upgrader. Born in Georgia, he was a resident of Hous­ ton. Burial was in Pine Crest Cemetery, Mobile. Surviving is his widow, Eliza­ beth. Pensioner Samuel G. F. Howard, 80, passed away from natural causes in the Staten Island, N.Y. USPHS Hospital on April 13. Brother Howard joined the SIU in 1938 in the port of New York sailing as a cook and baker. He sailed 47 years, walked the picket line in the 1961 N.Y. Harbor strike and rode the Liberty ship, the SS John C. Calhoun (Calmer) in the first year of World War II. A native of Mississippi, he was a resident of Brook­ lyn, N.Y. Interment was in Pinelawn Memorial Park Cemetery, L.I., N.Y. Surviving is his widow. Bertha. Recertified Bosun John D. "Johnnie" Hunter, 55, died of heart failure in the University of South­ ern Alabama Medi­ cal Center, Mobile on Feb. 11. Brother Hunter joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of Mobile. He sailed 31 years, graduated from the Bo­ suns Reccrtification Program last year, rode the Bull Line and was on the Mo­ bile Alcoa Shoregang. Seafarer Hunter was born in the British West Indies and was a naturalized U.S. citizen. He was a resident of Mobile. Burial was in the Mobile Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Surviving arc a son, John of Mobile; two daughters, Julie and Jeanne; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph and Olinell Hunter of Mobile, and a sister, Mrs. Olinell Bailey of Mobile. Antoine N. Chrlstophe, 63, died in the New Orleans USPHS Hospital on Mar. 9. Brother Christophe joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1957 sailing as a cook. He sailed for 26 years. Born in New Orleans, he was a resident there. Surviving is his widow, Sarah. Pensioner Alf N. Pedersen, 67, died on Feb. 5. Brother Pedersen joined the Union in the port of Duluth, Minn, in 1951 sailing as a wheelsman for the Kinsman Marine Transit Co., Huron Cement Co., and for the Buckey Steam­ ship Co. He sailed 26 years. A native of Cooperstown, N.D., he was a resi­ dent of Superior, Wise. Surviving are his widow, Ada, and three sons, Rich­ ard, Gregory and Earling of Superior. 32 / LOG / May .c)77 George Armstead, Jr., 24, was dead on arrival at the Jeffer­ son General Hospi­ tal, Gretna, La. on Mar. 26. Brother Armstead joined the SIU in 1973 follow­ ing his graduation from the HLSS in Piney Point, Md. He sailed as a general utility. Born in New Orleans, he was a resident of Gretna. Interment was in Restlawn Park Ceme­ tery, Avondale, La. Surviving are his widow, Kathy; a son, Desi; a daughter, Delise; his father, George; his mother, Mrs. Roberta Brown of New Orleans; two brothers and two sisters, two grand­ mothers, Mrs. Maude Armstead and Mrs. Adlic Brown, both- of New Or­ leans; an uncle, Fred Edwards; a cousin, William Armstead, Jr., and his motherin-law, Mrs. Deloria Ceullier. Pensioner John J. Flynn, 81, passed away of natural causes on Mar. 24. Brother Flynn joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York sailing as a firemanwatertender. He sailed 29 years and was on the picket line in the 1961 N.Y. Harbor beef. A native of New York, he was a resident of Woodside, Queens, N.Y.C. Inter­ ment was in Calvary Cemetery, Woodside. Surviving is a sister, Mrs. Margaret Leonard of Woodside. Bjorn A. Granberg, 58, died in New Or­ leans in March 1976. Brother Granberg joined the SIU in " 'C 1947 in the port of Norfolk sailing as a bosun. He sailed 42 MMIk Mkk years. A native of Sweden, he was a resident of Leasburg, Mo. Surviving are his widow, Jeanne, and his mother, Mrs. Anna Lindgren of Falun, Sweden. Mayo M. LaCroix, 58, died of a heart ailment in the Patrick Air Force Base Hos­ pital, La. on Feb. 7. Brother LaCroix joined the SIU in the port of Houston in 1972 sailing as an AB. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. Seafarer LaCroix was born in Vinton, La. and was a resi­ dent of Lake Charles, La. Burial was in Hurricane Creek Cemetery, Jena, LaSalle, La. Surviving are his widow, Frances and a brother, Carl of Houston. Kenneth M. "Kenny" Lynch, 27, was found dead aboard the Sea-Land Galloway off Staten Island, N.Y. on Feb. 19. Brother Lynch Joined the SIU in 1974 after graduafrom the HLSS where he was chief bosun in his class. He sailed as a fireman-watertender. Seafarer Lynch was a veteran of the post-World War II U.S. Army. He also attended Kingsborough Community College, Brooklyn, N.Y. and studied liberal arts at Suffolk (L.L, N.Y.) Community College for a year. Born in New York, he was a resident of Brooklyn. Burial was in L.I. National Cemetery, N.Y. Surviving are his par­ ents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph and Marion Lynch of Brooklyn. Damian G. "M.D." Mercado, 67, died of a coronary thrombo­ sis on Jan. 4. Brother • fS ; Mercado joined the SIU in the port of jjj^H^^^^HNew York in 1956 sailing as a firemanA MBIwatertender. He sailed 19 years. A native of Fajardo, P.R., he was a resident there. Surviving are his widow, Maria; four sons, Dom'ingo, Ramon, Juan and Jose; three daughters, Evelyn, Yolanda and Zulma, and two sisters, Eulalia and Isabelle, both of The Bronx, N.Y. rs Stavros G. "Steve" Petrantes, 47, died of a heart attack in the Bay Memorial Medical Center, Panama City, Fla. on Feb. 26. Brother Petrantes joined the SIU in the i port of Mobile in 1955 sailirtg as a chief cook. He sailed for 24 years. A native of Patmosdodecanese, Greece, he was a resident of Mobile. Interment was in Evergreen Memorial Cemetery, Panama City. Sur­ viving are his widow, Zafiria; three sons, Steve, George and William; a daughter, Maria; his father, George of Greece; his mother, Marie of Galveston, and a brother, Michael. ,! I Halrold J. Romero, 50, died of lung can­ cer in the Park Place Hospital, Port Ar­ thur, Tex. on Mar. 7. Brother Romero joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1953 sailing as a fireman-watertender. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Born in New Iberia, La., he was a resi­ dent of Port Arthur. Burial was in Cal­ vary Catholic Cemetery, Port Arthur. Surviving are his widow, Shirley; two sons, David and Albert; a daughter, Tonyia; his father, Laury, and his mo­ ther, Emerette. Pensioner Jan V. Rooms, 65, died of a heart attack in the North Arundel Hos­ pital, Glen Burnie, Md. on Feb. 25. Bro­ ther Rooms joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of Galveston and sailed as a chief steward. He sailed 48 years. His father and two brothers and a sister also went to sea. Seafarer Rooms was on the picket line in the 1961 N.Y. Harbor strike. Born in Ant­ werp, Belgium, he was a naturalized U.S. citizen and a resident of Glen Burnie. Interment was in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Baltimore. Surviving are his widow, Hendrina; a son, Henry of Ant­ werp, and two daughters, Mrs. Diana Lanette and Katrina of Antwerp. Donald B. Wasson, 72, died of arterioscleriosis in Piraeus State Hospital, Nikea, Greece on Aug. 29, 1976 while on the SS St. Louis (Sea-Land). ^Brother Wasson joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1953 sailing as a bosun. He sailed 48 years and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy after World War I. A native of New York, he was a resident of Gonzales, Tex. Burial was at sea on SepL 4, 1976 off the SS Elizahethport (Sea-Land). I Augustin W. Mor­ ales, 57, died of can­ cer in the New Or­ leans USPHS Hos­ pital on Mar. 30. Brother Morales joined the SIU in the port of Wilmington in 1962 sailing as a chief steward. He sailed 22 years and was a graduate of the San Francisco Dietitian School. A native of Paincourtville. La., he was a resident of Donaldsonville, La. Burial was in St. Elizabeth Catholic Cemetery, Paincourtville. Surviving are two sons, Rob­ ert and Richard, and a sister, Mrs. Ruth M. Cedotal of Donaldsonville. Ward W. Ander­ son, 21, died on the SS Flor (Altair Steamship) on Apr. 22 enroute to the port of Haifa, Israel. Brother Anderson joined the SIU' in 1975 following his graduation from the HLSS in Piney Point. He sailed since 1973 as an OS with the U.S. Geodetic Survey. Born in Seattle, he was a resident of Keene, Tex. and Mesa, Ariz. Surviving are his mother, Patricia and his father, Fred. James T. "Red" Baker, 55, died on Apr. 11. Brother Baker joined the SIU in the port of Wil­ mington in 1961 sail­ ing as a chief elec, trician. He sailed for 27 years and was a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard in World War II. Seafarer Baker's son, Tom was a 1966 Union scholarship winner. Born in Thatcher, Colo., Bro­ ther Baker was a resident of Groton, Conn. Surviving are his widow, Vir­ ginia; a son, Tom, and a daughter, Mrs. Barbara Reed of Boston, Mass. Pensioner Cyril H. Sawyer, 81, passed away in the Florida Christian Health Center, Jacksonville on Feb. 13. Brother Sawyer joined the SIU in 1939 in the port of Miami sailing as an OS and as a "gloryhole steward." He sailed for 27 years and was a veteran of the U.S. Army Transportation Corps in World War 11. Born in Key West, Fla., he was a resident of Jacksonville. Interment was in Arlington Memorial Park Cemetery, Jacksonville. Surviving is his dauther, Cornelia of Jacksonville. Pensioner Arlhur M, Swindell, 87, died of heart failure in the Norfolk Gen­ eral Hospital and Medical Center on Dec. 13, 1976. Brother Swindell joined the Union in the port of Norfolk in 1961 sailing as a chief engineer for the Curtis Bay Towing Co. from 1922 to 1962. He was born in North Carolina and was a resident of Norfolk. Inter­ ment was in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk. Pensioner John J. Mahoney, 74, died of cancer in Keyport, N.J. on Apr. 3. Brother Mahoney joined the Union in the port of New York in 1963 sailing as a deckhand on the tug Hohoken for the Erie-Lackawanna Railroad from 1936 to 1967. He was born in Jersey City. N.J. and was a resident of Seaside Heights, N.J. Surviving are his widow, Helen and three daughters, Dorothy, Patricia and Margaret. �Pensioner Carl C. Spears, 67, died of a heart attack in Gallipolis Ferry, W. Va., on Feb. 28. Brother Spears joined- the Union in the port of St. Louis in 1965 sailing as a deckhand for the American Commercial Barge Line, Jefferson/ille, Ind. from 1948 to 1961 and as a lead deckhand and mate for the Inland Tugs Co. from 1961 to 1970. He was born in Gallipolis Ferry and was a resident there. Interment was in the Austin, Hope, McCloud Ceme­ tery, Gallipolis Ferry. Surviving are his widow, Jewel; a son, Robert; two daughters, Janet Louise and Betty, and a sister, Mrs. Molly Siders of Point Pleasant, W. Va. Kdward L. Wolfe, 73, passed away on Dec. 22, 1976. Brother Wolfe joined the Union in the port of Philadelphia in 1962. He sailed as an engineer for the Marine Towing Co. from 1956 to 1976 and as an engineer for the City of Philadelphia from 1948 to 1955. He was born in Philadelphia and was a resident of Camden, N.J. Surviving is his widow, Nora. Harold C. Pemberton, 80, passed away on Mar. 30. Brother Pemberton joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1960 sailing as an oiler and engineer for the Dunbar and Sul­ livan Dredge Co. from 1957 to 1977 and as a rigger for the Great Lakes Steel Mill from 1940 to 1945. He worked on dredges for 32 years. Boat­ man Pemberton was a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War I. Born in Alpena, Mich., he was a resident of Madison Heights, Mich. Surviving is a son, Hubert of Madison Heights. Pensioner Earl C. Rayford, 70, died of arteriosclerosis on the way to the U.S. Medical Center, Mo­ bile on Mar. 3. Brother Rayford joined the Union in the port of Mobile in 1956 sailing as a leaderman and cook on river and harbor boats and dredges. He was born in Mobile .and was a resident there. Burial was in Mag­ nolia Cemetery, Mobile. Surviving are his widow, Evelyn; a sister, Mrs. Ruby Robinson, and a cousin, Elizabeth Green, both of Mobile. Joe P. Rowland, 49, died on Mar, 6. Brother Rowland joined the Union in the port of St. Louis in 1973 sailing as a lead deckhand for Inland Tugs from 1976 to 1977 and for the Orgulf Co. in 1974. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. A native of Princeton, Ky., he was a resident there. Surviving is his widow, Thelma of Lincoln Park, Mich.; a son, Ricky; a daughter, Mrs. Vickie Banasack of Lincoln Park; his mother, Violet of Princeton and his father, Paul, Pensioner Robert E. Bankston, 53, died on Apr. 10. Brother Bankston joined the Union in the port of Elberta, Mich, in 1953 sailing as an AB. He sailed for 27 years. Laker Bankston was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. A native of Benzonia, Mich., he was a resident of Frankfort, Mich. Surviving are his widow, Jeanette of Ludington, Mich.; his father, Arthur of Frankfort, and two daughters, Mrs. Martha Adamczeck and Mrs. Roberta Victor, both of Mainstee, Mich. Charles L. McDonald, 69, died on Apr. 1. Brother McDonald joined the Union in the port of Norfolk sailing for NBC Lines from 1954 to 1976. He was a resident of Norfolk. Surviving is his mother, Mrs. Annie E. Gibbs of Nor­ folk. William Young died in New Orleans in January. Brother Young joined the Union in 1969 sailing for the Tug Man­ agement Co. from 1965 to 1969 and for the General Towing Co. from 1968 to 1969. He was a resident of New Orleans and was retired. Pensioner Fred J. Haker, 72, died of heart disease at home in Buffalo on Jan. 29. Brother Haker joined the Union in the port lof Buffalo in 1961 J sailing as a tug oiler iJ-'ilJIfor the Great Lakes Dock and Dredge Co. in 1961 and for Merritt, Chapman & Scott from 1961 to 1973. He was born in Wisconsin and was a resident of Buffalo. Burial was in Ridge Lawn Cemetery, Cheektowga, N.Y. Surviving are a son, Fred; two daughters, Mary and Mrs. Karen A. Anthony of Buffalo, and a son-inlaw, John Sullivan, also of Buffalo. Archie D. Lewis, 53, died of a heart attack in the Erlangcr Hospital, Chat­ tanooga, Tenn. on Apr. 10. Brother Lewis joined the Union in the port of St. Louis in 1972 sailing as a tankerman and captain for National Marine Service Co. from 1970 to 1977, for South Towing in 1967, Sabine Towing in 1968, Slade Towing Co. from 1968 to 1969 and for Dixie Carriers from 1972 to 1974. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force in World War II. Born in Montgomery, Ala., he was a resident of Chattanooga. Burial was in National Cemetery, Chattanooga. Surviving are a son, David of Chattanooga; two daughters, Cynthia and Lynn; his par­ ents, Mr. and Mrs. Archie and Jean Lewis, Sr., and a son-in-law, Jim Mor­ gan. Zhought Me Was ?lym' Migh at--MPMZ If you smoke pot or hashish or use any kind of drugs at all on ship or ashore, you might be interested in the following unusual story. It's true, no kidding. This guy, his name was Tom, went to a party this particular Saturday night, and between him and about five or six of his friends, smoked a couple of good sized pipes of hashish. In his own words, he "was smashed." The party broke up at about 3 o'clock in the morning, so Tom figured he'd call it a night and head home. As he stumbled down the block humming a tune, all he could think about was sink­ ing his oversized cranium into the soft pillow on his bed. He fumbled around a bit looking for his car keys and then took a minute or two trying to find the keyhole in the car door. He finally got the door opened, positioned himself in the driver's seat, started it up and turned the radio on. He let the car warm up for awhile as he listened to the music. He then turned the wheel and stepped on the gas but the car just whined a bit and wouldn't move. He went into a minor panic because he knew absolutely noth­ ing about cars. But he glanced at the steering column and noticed the car As one of the policemen walked over was still in neutral. Crisis over. to the car, Tom tried to calm himself He eased away from the curb and down. He figured that the best tact drove a few blocks to the entrance of would be to remain as cool as possible, the Grand Central Parkway in Queens, answer all questions politely, admit that N.Y. He had already gotten one speed­ ing ticket on ihis exact same road the he was speeding and simply accept the ticket without an argument. previous month, so he promised him­ The cop, a man of about 50 or so, self to be extra careful this night for bent down a bit and asked Tom how he two reasons: first, he was flying high and was afraid of killing himself; sec­ Vy'a:s feeling. Tom nervously answered that he felt fine. ond, he had half an ounce of grass and The cop then asked him if he thought a small chunk of hashish on him, and he was in no shape to face the law if he he deserved a ticket. Tom immediately expressed his sorrow for speeding and got stopped. So as he drove along the parkway, told the cop, yes, he did deserve a ticket. The policeman, looking a little bit he stayed exclusively in the far right shocked, then asked Tom how fast he lane letting the faster traffic pass him thought he was going. Tom didn't really on the left. Flashing Lights know for sure, but since the speed limit Everything seemed to be going fine as was 50 mph, he said he thought he was he cruised along listening to the music. doing about 60 or 65. But sure enough, he was on the highway The cop, looking more shocked than no more than five minutes when he no­ ever, opened Tom's door and politely ticed the flashing lights of a police car said, "Son, would you mind stepping alongside him to the left. The cop in out of the car." the passenger seat was motioning him In a deep panic now, Tom blurted to pull over to the shoulder. out, "Why, what seems to be the matter Tom obeyed promptly, but as he officer?" The cop said simply, "Son, you pulled over he went into a mild para­ were doing four." noid panic. What was he going to say? Tom was arrested for driving while How was he going to face these cops in under the influence of drugs, and was his condition? booked for possession after a search turned up his grass and hashish. In the long run, Tom got off pretty easy, though. He was convicted of pos­ session of small amounts of grass and was given a fine. And the traffic judge suspended his license for one year, along with slapping him with a fine. All in all, things worked out okay for Tom. But if he had been a merchant seaman, his trouble would just have started. You see, any drug conviction of any kind is a sentence of life for a merchant seaman. That is, the Coast Guard, by no means as lenient as some local au­ thorities when it comes to drugs, will revoke your seaman's papers for life, and that means the end of your career at sea. No matter what anyone says about pot, however, there are some people who will smoke it anytime, anywhere. If you're one of those people, at least have the courtesy not to smoke while on duty, for your own good and the good of the entire crew. There are enough dangers involved with working at sea. So don't make the situation worse for anyone by trying to work while flying alongside the flying bridge. May 1977 / LOG / 33 �:m7£ JOSEPH HEWES (Waterman Steam­ ship), March 6—Chairman, Recertified Bosun W. D. Crawford; Secretary J. Temple; Educational Director R. C. Miller. Some disputed OT in deck de­ partment. Report to Seafarers Log: "James Wheatley shipped from the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship on February 15, 1977 as 3rd cook. This is his first trip and he has been doing a wonderful job. He is clean and knows how to take orders about his job. We hope he keeps up the good work." A vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. NEWARK (Sea-Land Service), March 16—Chairman, T, Vilanova; Secretary Ken Hayes; Educational Di­ rector R. Coleman; Engine Delegate B. Jensen; Steward Delegate Edward J. Kilford, Jr. No disputed OT. The Seafarers Log was received and a dis­ cussion was held on items in the Log and opinions asked for. Report to the Seafarers Log: "Has not been a major beef on the ship as far back as most men can remember, this is credited to the Seafarers that man the ship and the belief in a strong Union." Next port, Seattle. CUAYAMA (Puerto Rico Marine Mgt.), March 4—Chairman, Recerti­ fied Bosun William Velazquez; Secre­ tary H. Ortiz; Educational Director Mainers; Deck Delegate H. F. Welsh. No disputed OT. Educational Director reported that the Alcoholic Rehabilita­ tion program has been a success and all members shoidd give encouragement to those affected. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. A vote of thanks to all crewmembers for good biotherhood and good com­ panionship. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. BALTIMORE (Sea-Land Service), March 23—Chairman, Recertified Bo­ sun W. Osborne; Secretary J. DeLise; Educational Director N. Reitti. $40.50 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Chair­ man discussed the importance of donat­ ing to SPAD. Educational Director talked to crewmembers to upgrade themselves in the department they like at Piney Point to better their future. A vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for good service and good food. Next port, Elizabeth, N.J. COLUMBIA (Mount Shipping), March 27—Chairman, Recertified Bo­ sun Gus Magoulas; Secretary O. Oakley; Educational Director H. Hunt; Deck Delegate Dempsey Nicholson; Engine Delegate fiichard Groening; Steward Delegate Osburn Williams. Some dis­ puted O r in deck, engine and steward departments. Ciiairman reports that everything is running smooth and the next port is Donges, France, then Theamshaven, England and then to St. Croix, V.I., Norfolk, and Port Reading, N.J. Subject to change by the Navy. OVERSEAS ARCTIC (Maritime Overseas), March 26—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun E. LaSoya; Secretary C. L. Shirah; Educational Director L. Philips; Deck Delegate E. Frazier; En­ gine Delegate D. Turner; Steward Dele­ gate J. Juzang. No disputed OT. Chair­ man held adiscussiononthe importance of donating to SPAD. Secretary re­ ported that a collection of $30 has been taken up to pay for rental of 30 films for the voyage to Russia. A thank you to those who have donated. Next port, Novasis, Russia. VIRGO (Apex Marine), March 21— Chairman, Recertified Bosun Stanley Jandora; Secretary B. B. Henderson; Educational Director Francisco Torres; Engine Delegate Thomas J. Lundy; Steward Delegate Jerry Wood. No dis­ puted OT. Chairman advised all crew­ members that there was to be no smok­ ing anywhere on deck. Also held a discussion on the importance of donat­ ing to SPAD. A vote of thanks to the steward department for keeping food hot at all times. Next port, Baltimore. Digesfof MASSACHUSETTS (Interocean Mgt.), March 13—Chairman, Recerti­ fied Bosun J. L. Bourgeois; Secretary A. Hassan. No disputed OT. The Sea­ farers Log and several pamphlets were received aboard ship and were read and passed around. Chairman advised all members to read your Log and get to know your Union. Also discussed the importance of donating to SPAD. A vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for fine food and service. ANCHORAGE (Sea-Land Service), March 19—Chairman, Recertified Bo­ sun Juan C. Vega; Secrcttiry C. L. White; Educational Director Dimitrios Papageorgiou. No disputed OT. The steward read the minutes of the last safety meeting which was accepted by the crew. Held a discussion on having a ship's fund which had been talked about before. Also the importance of donating to SPAD. All communications that were received were discussed by the crew and posted. A vote of thanks to the steward department. Next port. New York. SEA-LAND FINANCE (Sea-Land Service), March 27—Chairman, Recer­ tified Bosun James Pulliam; Secretary William Benish; Educational Director Herbert Martin. No disputed OT. Chair­ man advised crewmembers that the next issue of the Seafarers Log will note ten­ tative changes in the pension plan. Sec­ retary reported that the SIU benefit applications are available for the ask­ ing. SIU pamphlets were noted and discussed. Chairman urged all crew­ members to stay active in the Union. Observed one minute of silence in mem­ ory of our departed brothers. INGER (Reynolds Metals), March 13 -Chairman, Recertified Bosun Hans S. Lee; Secretary Duke Hall; Educational Director Theodore Martinez; Engine Delegate Allison Herbert. No disputed OT. Chairman praised the Alcoholic program at Piney Point and congratu­ lated two graduates in the crew. Also discussed the importance of donating to SPAD. The quality and quantity of food on board ship is excellent. Ob­ served one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port. New Orleans. SEA-LAND GALLOWAY (SeaLand Service), March 7—Chairman, Recertified Bosun George Burke; Sec­ retary A. Seda. No disputed OT. Report to the Seafarers Log: "On March 18, 1977 Kenneth Lynch died on board ship. Wc the crew on the Galloway re­ gret to inform the membership of the sudden passing of Brother Kenneth Lynch. He was well liked by the officers and crew alike. He always had a smile and kind word for his fellow shipmates. Why God called for him in the prime of his life we will never know but he will be well remembered by his ship­ mates." Next port, Elizabeth. OGDEN WILLAMETTE (Ogden Marine Transport), March 6—Chair­ man, Recertified Bosun E. Bryan; Sec­ retary E. Kelly; Educational Director H. Meredith; Deck Delegate B. Anding; Engine Delegate L. Campos; Steward Delegate I. Gray. No disputed OT. Chairman held a discussion on large tankers and advised all members to read the Seafarers Log. Also advised if any­ one feels that they should go to the Alcoholic clinic at Piney Point they should go. Only you know if you need the help. DELTA SUD (Delta Steamship), March 27—Chairman, Recertified Bo­ sun R. Lambert; Secretary E. Vieira; Educational Director J. C. Dial. $42 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Chairman reported that once again this was an accident free voyage for the fifth trip in a row. It was also reported that it would be helpful to all if the latest time and or delayed sailing was to be posted on the outside of the door to the launch service shack; this way everyone would know whether or not to send off their trans­ portation. GALVESTON (Sea-Land Service), March 27—Chairman, Recertified Bo­ sun Denis Manning; Secretary L. Crane; Educational Director B. Reamey; Deck Delegate Fred T. Miller; Engine Dele­ gate A. G. Andersen; Steward Delegate C. S. Crane. No disputed OT. Chairman held a discussion on the importance of donating to SPAD. Next port, Seattle. Olficial ship's minutes were a(so re­ ceived from the following vessels: ZAPATA COURIER (Zapata Bulk), March 13—Chairman, Recertified Bo­ sun Sal Sbriglio; Secretary Paul Franco; Educational Director A. Bell; Steward Delegate William Theodore. No dis­ puted OT. Chairman reported that SIU Patrolman Teddy Babkowski was on the Zapata Courier for more than two hours in Linden. He filled the crewmembers in on what is going on with the Union and brought us up to date on Union business. A vote of thanks fur his help. The ship's reporter received the Mari­ time Newsletter Volume 9—No. 1 and all crewmembers were asked to read it from front to back as it is very important that all members be well informed as to what is going on in the Union. So take an interest as it pays off in jobs and benefits, and SPAD can help in this fight. Next port, New York. MOUNT EXPLORER (Mount Ship­ ping), March 27—Chairman T. Densmore; Secretary A. Salem; Educational Director L. Nixon; Deck Delegate F. R. Scharz; Engine Delegate Emil Nord­ strom; Steward Delegate Young McMil­ lan. No disputed OT. Encouraged new members to enter the Steward depart­ ment and present members to upgrade within it. A vote of thanks to the Stew­ ard department for good service and a job well done. Next port, Texas City. ZAPATA PATRIOT (Zapata Bulk), March 27—Chairman, Recertified Bo­ sun R. Murry; Secretary D. E. Edwards; Educational Director George Meaden; Deck Delegate James Ware. No dis­ puted OT. T. J. Thomas, QMED was injured in Romania and shipped home. For safety reasons the man on the wheel must work on bridge and no one is looking out for any traffic. Mate is gen­ erally in the chart room and we believe it is unsafe for all on board. A vote of thanks to the steward department. Official ship's minutes were also received from the following vessels: OVERSEAS ALICE BAYAMON SEA-LAND EXCHANGE OVERSEAS ANCHORAGE AQUILA OVERSEAS TRAVELER t MAYAGUEZ PUERTO RICO THOMAS NELSON THOMAS JEFFERSON MERRIMAC BORINQUEN SUSQUEHANNA HUMACAO CAROLINA DELTA URUGUikV, MAUMEE ALLEGIANCE OVERSEAS ULLA: , CONNECTICUT HOUSTON^ OVERSEAS JOYCE SEA^LAND RESOURC:! MONTICELLO VICTOEr JACKSONVILLE FORTHOSKINS OAKLAND PISCES ARECIBO AGUADILLA PONCE ALEUTIAN DEVE^Ol^ER TAMPA JAMES DEL SOL PANAMA NECHES SEA-LAND McLEAN BOSTON ELIZABETHPORT SEALAND VENTURE SEA-LAND CONSUMER SEA-LAND PRODUCER! COLUMBIA SAN PEDRO SAM HOUSTON 'yd SANJUAN MANHATTAN COASTAL CALIFORNIA DELTA PARAGUAY WACOSTA DELTA NORTE TEX OVERSEAS VIVIAN BANNER VANTAGE HORIZON BEAVER STATE OVERSEAS VALDEZ GATEWAYGITYs SEALAND MARKET SEALAND COMMERCE JOHN TYLER vSEA^AND-ELQipiVlY 34 / LOG / May 1977 a �The Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship For a better job today, and job security tomorrow. 99 On-the-job Training Is Heart of FOWT Course Instruction via diagrams ami theory are okay, hut there's no sub­ stitute for good old fashioned onthe-job-training for learning the ins and outs of the engine room. You might call the Lundeberg School's Fireman, Oiler, Watertender Course old fashioned, then, because on-the-job training is the heart of the School's FOWT Pro­ gram. The photos on this page show some of the most recent participants in a FOWT Course practicing the principles of valve repacking and re­ pair. The setting is the Lundeberg School's brand new machine shop in the equally new HLSS Upgrading Center on School grounds. Other FOWT Courses will be of­ fered on July 7 and Sept. 29. If you are interested in taking one of these courses, write the Vocational Educa­ tion Department of the Lundeberg School. SlU members upgrading to FOWT get some good old fashioned on-the-job type training in the Lundeberg School's new machine shop. •* Seafarer Mike Stewart displays the finer points of the wrench while upgrad­ ing to Fireman Oiler Watertender. Steward Department All Steward Department Courses Lead To Certification By HLSS. CHIEF STEWARD The course of instruction is six weeks long and covers all phases of steward department management and operation. Course Requirements: All candi­ dates must have seatime and/or training in compliance with one of the following: • Throe years seatime in a rating above 3rd cook or assistant cook OR • Six months seatime as 3rd cook or assistant cook, six months seatime as cook i«nd baker, six months seatime as chief cook and hold HLS certifi­ cates of completion for each pro­ gram OR • 12 months seatime as 3rd cook or Seafarer S. Panama makes work look easy while upgrading to FOWT. assistant cook, six months seatime as cook and baker, six months seatime as chief cook and hold HLS certifi­ cates of completion for the cook and baker and chief cook programs OR •. 12 months seatime as 3rd cook or assistant cook, 12 months seatime as cook and baker, and six months sea­ time as chief cook and hold an HLS certificate of completion for the chief cook program. department, with six months as 3rd cook or assistant cook and .six months as cook and baker OR Six months seatime as 3rd cook or assistant cook and six months as cook and baker OR 12 months seatime as 3rd cook or assistant cook and six months sea­ time as cook and baker and hold a certificate of completion for the HLS cook and baker training program. Starting dates: July 7, Aug. 18, Sept. 29, and l\ov. 10. Starting dates: June 9, July 21, Sept. 1, Oct. 13, and I\ov. 25. CHIEF COOK The course of instruction is six weeks in length and students specialize in the preparation of soups, sauces, meats, sea­ foods, and gravies. Course Requirements: All candi­ dates must have seatime and/or training in compliance with one of the following: • 12 months seatime as cook and baker OR • Three years seatime in the steward COOK AND BAKER The course of instruction is six weeks in length and students specialize in the selection and preparation of breakfast foods, breads, de.s3erts, and pastries. Course Requirements: AH candi­ dates must have seatime and/or training in compliance with one of the following: • 12 months seatime as a 3rd cook or assistant cook OR 24 months in the steward depart­ ment with six months as a 3rd cook or a.s.sistant cook OR Six months seatime as 3rd cook or assistant cook and hold a certificate of completion from the HLS assist­ ant cook training program. Starting dates: June 9, 23; July 7, 21; Aug. 4, 18; Sept. 1, 15, 29, and Oct. 13,27. ASSISTANT COOK The course of instruction is six weeks in length and students .spec'dize in the selection and preparation of vegetables and salads. Course Requirements: All candi­ dates must have 12 months seatime in the steward department, OR three months seatime in the steward department and be a graduate of the HLS entry rating program. Starting dates: June 23, Aug. 4, Sept. 15, Oct. 27, and Dec. 8. May 1977 / LOG / 35 m �QUARTERMASTER ABLE SEAMAN This course consists of classroom work and practical training to include: basic seamanship, rules of the road, wheel com­ mands, use of the magnetic compass, cargo handling, knots and splices, block and booms, firefighting and emergency procedures, basic first aid, and safety. Requirements: • All candidati's must be at least 19 years of age. • Must jiass a physical examination. • Must have normal color vision. • Must have, either with or without glasses, at least 20/20 vision in one eye, and at least 20/40 in the other. The can­ didates who wear glasses, however, must also be able to pass a lest without glasses of at least 20/100 in each eye. • Must either have, or first comjdete, the separate Lifeboat Louise offered at the .school. • For Alil«»-S«ainai! 12 Months Any Waters, you must have 12 months seatime or eight months .seatime if an HLSS graduate. • For Ahle-Seaman Tugs and Towboats, you mu.st have 18 months .seatime, or 12 months .seatime if an HL.SS grad­ uate. Starting dates: Aug. 4, Oct. 27. The course of instruction leading to certification as Quartermaster consists of Basic Navigation instruction to include Radar; Loran; Fathometer; RDF; and also includes a review of Basic Seaman­ ship; use. of the Magnetic and Gyro Compass; Rules of the Road; Knots and Splices; Firefighting and Emergency Pro­ cedures. Course Requirements: Must hold endorsement as Able Seaman (Un­ limited—Any Waters). Starling dates: Sept. 6, I^ov. 28. LIFEB0AT3IAN QMED—Any Rating The course of instruction leading to certification as QMED—Any Rating is eight weeks in length and includes in­ struction leading to the Coast Guard en­ dorsements which comprises this rating. Course Requirements: You must show evidence of six months seatime in at least one engine department rating, and Iiold an endorsement as Fireman/Watertender and Oiler. Course is 12 weeks in length. The course of instruction is two weeks in length and leads to the Coast Guard endorsement of Lifeboatman. Course Requirements: Must have 90 days seatime in any department. Starting date: June 13. Starting dates: June 9, 23; July 7, 21; Aug. 4, 18; Sept. I, 15, 29, and Oct. 13, 27. The course is four weeks in length and leads to endorsement as Fireman, Watertender, and/or Oiler. Course Requirements: If you have a Wiper endorsement only, you must: Note on Lifeboat: The requirements and course material for the endorsement of Lifeboatman is identical for all personnel. So the above outline and starting dates of the Lifeboat course applies to our deepsea and Lakes Seafarers as well as to boatmen. Trio Are Quartermasters FOWT • Be able to pass the prescribed physi­ cal, including eyesight requirements • Have six months seatime as Wiper, OR Be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have three months seatime as Wiper • If you have an engine department rating there are no requirements. Tankerman Grad SlU member Alan Kohajda holds tankerman endorsement he earned through study at Lundeberg School. Directory of All Upgrading Courses DEEPSEA, LAKES COURSES Starting dates: July 7, Sept. 29. Deck Department Able-seaman, 12 Months Any Waters Able-seaman, Unlimited Any Waters Lifeboatman Quartermaster WELDING Seafarers Eric Johnson, Robert McGonagle, and Dick McGuire, Jr. (I. to r.) show off quartermaster endorsements after completing Lundeberg course. 7 College Scholarships Awarded Yearly to Members, Dependents Another part of the SlU's total educa­ tional program for its members is the Union's (College Scholarships Fund. Each year the SlU awards five $10,000 fouryear scholarships, of which one is reserved for a Lhiion member and four for depen dents of members. number of years, so you will only be com­ peting with other seamen with similar educational backgrounds. The awards are granted in April of each year and the deadline for the receipt of all applications is usually around April 1. Eligibility requirements are as follows: The L nion also awards two $.'5,000 twoyear scholarships reserved exclusively for members. The two-year .scholarships offer various opportunities e.specially for the member who plans to keep .shipping. In such a program you may develop a trade or skill which would improve your per­ formance aboard shij) as well as helping you obtain a better paying job when you are ashori'. • Have not less than two years of ac­ tual employment (three years for the par­ ent or guardian of dependents) on vessels of companies signatory to the Seafarers Welfare Plan. The $10,000 scholarships may be used to pursue any field of study at any ac­ credited college or university in the IJ..S. or 4s territories. In regard to our members, application requirements are geared for the man or woman who has been out of school for a • Have one day of employment on a ve.ssel in the six-month period immedi­ ately preceding date of application. • Have 90 days of employment on a vessel in the previous calendar year. Pick up a scholarship application now. They are available for you and your de­ pendents at the local Union hall or by writing to the Seafarers Welfare Plan, (College Scholarships, 275 20th St., Brook­ lyn, N.Y. 11215. The course of in.strnction in basic weld­ ing consists of classroom and on-the-job training including practical training in electric arc welding and cutting; and oxyacetylene brazing, welding and cutting. On completion of the course, an HLS Cer­ tificate of Graduation will be awarded. Course Requirements: • Engine department pi'rsonnel must have 6 months seatime in an engine room rating • Deck and steward department personel must hold a rating in their d(>partment. Engine Department Fireman, Oiler, Watertender (FOWT) QMED—Any Rating Advanced Pumpman Procedures Automation LNG-LPG Refrigerated Containers Welder Diesel Engines Marine Electrical Maintenance Pumproom Maintenance and' Operation Starting date: Sept. 19. LNG/LPG The couise of instruction leading to certification as LNG/LPG crew consists of basic chemistry, tank and ship con­ struction, gasification, reliquefication procedures, inert gas and nitrogen sys­ tems, instrumentation,, .safety and fire­ fighting, loading, unloading and trans­ porting LNG/LPG. Course Requirements: Engine room personnel must hold QMED —Any Rating. Others, deck and steward department personnel must hold a rating in their department. The normal length of the course is four (4) weeks. Starting date: Nov. 28. Note: Courses and starting dates are subject to change at any time. Any change will he noted in the LOG. 36 / LOG / May 1977 a • • • • Steward Department Assistant Cook Cook and Baker Chief Cook Chief Steward INLAND WATERS COURSES Able-Seaman Pre-Towboat Operator Original Towboat Operator Master/Mate Uninspected Ves­ sels Not Over 300 Gross Tons Upon Oceans First Class Pilot Radar Observer Pre-Engineer Die.sel Engines Assi.stant Engineer Uninspected Motor Vessels Chief Engineer Uninspected Motor Vessels Tankerman Towboat Inland Cook Ves.<5el Operator Management and Safety Course 'I �First Class Pilot Course Gets Under Way Aug. 1 One of the most important courses the Lundeberg School has to offer SIU Boat­ men will begin Aug. 1, 1977. The course leads to a Coast Guard license as first class pilot. The course includes both classrooiu in- St ruction and on-the-job training on the Lundeberg .School's pushboat. Students will be trained in inland rules of the road; pilot rules applicable to the sludenl's lo­ cal area, and local knowledge of wind.s, weather, tides and currents. The course will also include instruction in chart navi­ gation, aids to navigation, ship handling, chart sketch of the mule, and such further information as the ('.oast Guard (KAil may consider necessarv to e.stablisli the applicant's proficiency for his local area. They're Pumpmen Now To lie eligible for the course, which is six weeks in length, an applicant must have three years .seatime on deck on steam or motor ve.ssel.«, of which 18 months mn.st have been spent as able-seamen or the equivalent. And of this 18. months, at least one year must have been spent in a posi­ tion which included standing regular watch(>s on the wheel in the pilothouse as part of the routine duties. Applicants must also he U.S. citizens, 21 years of age and pass a physical exam. If you are interested in the course, fill out the upgrading application on this page and send it to the Lundeberg School Vo­ cational Education Department. It is sug­ gested yf)U do so as .soon as po.vsible to en.sure yourself a seat in the class. Seafarers David Timmons (left) and Guy Venus will be shipping as pumpmen from now on after completing Engine Room Course at HLSS and getting their Coast Guard endorsements. Automation Course Set For July A four-week specialty course for deepsea engine room members will begin at the Lundeberg School on July 25. The course, entitled automation, prepares the student for work in automated engine rooms aboard the new, technologically ad­ vanced ve.ssels of the U.S. merchant fleet. The course of instruction includes both classroom and practical training in the operation and control of automated boiler equipment; systems analysis; and the op­ eration of remote controls for all com­ ponents in the steam and water cycles such as the main and auxiliary condensate systems, generator, fire pumps, sanitary system, bilge pumps and other associated engine room equipment. Students will receive their training on the Lundeberg School's full scale simula­ tor of an automated engine room console. To be eligible for the Automation Course, applicants must hold a Coast Guard endorsement as QMED-any rating. Kitchen Magician I Name — (I.n«l) j (First) Telephone # (Slate) Seafarer Kvetoslav Svoboda is cooktng up a storm in a Lundeberg galley as he participates in the School's As­ sistant Cook Program. 4 REMEMBER! This test is not to see who scores high or low. It helps HLS de­ sign a study program just for you—a pro­ gram that will enable our teachers to help you get your high school diploma as soon as possible. So apply today. It's easy to qualify. Just make sure that you have: Inland Waters Member • Dote Book Was Issued I I I Social Security #. I Piney Point Graduate: LH Yes j Entry Program: From I I I I I I j Lakes Meinher • . Seniority 1 I I (.Area Co.le) Book Number Port Presently Registered In . Port Issued, Endor.sement (s) Now Held. No Q (if .so, fill in below) Endorsement (s) Received __ to (DatcM .AtUMxb'ii) I pgrading Program : I I I H.S. Equivalency Diploma Available to All Members Get the reading, writing and math skills you need for job security and up­ grading through the high school equiv­ alency (General Educational Develop­ ment) Program at the Harry Lundeberg School. It only takes four to eight weeks, and your Brothers who have gone through this program can tell you that it's really worth it! Interested'? Pick up a copy of the pre­ test kit in your port or write to this address: Margaret Nalen, Director Academic Education Department Harry Lundeberg School Piney Point, Md. 20674 When you complete the test, return it to the Lundeberg School. HLS will tell you the results and give you an estimate of the length of time you'll need to com­ plete the GEO Program. (Zip C.xle) Deep.sea Member • —— I Mn./Dny/Yrar (Street) • City) :r:: i l)at<' of Birth (Mi.UlIf) A(ldre.ss I I j Seafarer Chris Hagerty is another step closer to chief steward after complet­ ing Cook and Baker Course at HLSS. SIU member Bill Foley displays certifi­ cate of achievement after complet­ ing Lundeberg School's Tankerman Course. LUNDEBERG UPGRADING APPLICATION I Cook and Baker He's a Tankerman From. Endorsement Is) Received to (Hates .Attended) Do you hold a letter of completion for Lifeboat: LH Yes LH No; Firefighting: • Yes • No Dates Available for Training (Refer to Directory for all course listings.) I Am Interested in the Following Gounsefs). I , RECORD OF EMPLOYMENT TIME—(Show only amount needed to up­ grade in rating noted above or attach letter of .service, whichever is applicable.) VESSEL RATING HELD DATE SHIPPED DATE OF DISCHARGE • One year of seatime. • Are a member of the Union in good standing. Your classes will be small (usually just six to eight students). You'll get lots of individual help. And completing the GEO Program opens the door to the other edu­ cational opportunities that the SIU has for you. A high school diploma is the first step towards qualifying for one of the three scholarships for Seafarers that are offered each year. SIGNATURE. DATE. RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: LUNDEBERG UPGRADING CENTER, PINEY POINT, MD. 20674 May 1977 / LOG / 37 �Alan R. Gardner 12'A Seniority Upgraders Russell Barrack Dave Bradley Fred Washington Seafarer Russell Barrack began sail­ ing with the SIU in 1975. He is a grad­ uate of the trainee program at the Harry Lundeberg School. A member of the deck depart­ ment, he has his AB ticket, lifeboat and firefighting tickets and tankerman endorsement. Brother Barrack was born in Kilmarnock, Va. and lives in Whitestone, Va. He ships from the port of Norfolk. Seafarer Dave Bradley first ship­ ped out with the SIU in 1974 after graduating from the Harry Lundeberg School. A member of the deck depart­ ment, he upgraded to AB in 1977 at the Lundeberg School. Brother Bradley, who holds firefighting and lifeboat tick­ ets, plans to attend the next LNG course at Piney Point. He was born in Phila­ delphia, Pa., lives in Pensacola, Fla. and sails from New Orleans. Seafarer Fred "Worm" Washing­ ton first shipped out with the SIU in 1965 after attend­ ing the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in his home town of New Orleans, La. Brother Washington, who sails in the steward department as a chief cook, also holds the firefighting and lifeboat endorsements. He still makes New Or­ leans his home and ships from that port. Chris Killeen Seafarer Chris Killeen first went to sea with the SIU in 1973 after graduat­ ing from the Harry Lundeberg School. A member of the black gang, he went back to Piney Point in 1976 for his FOWT. He also took the welding course at the Lundeberg School arid has his firefighting and lifeboat certificates. Brother Killeen is a native and resident of Scranton, Pa. He sails from the port of Houston. Richard Johnson Seafarer Richard Johnson, who works in the blackgang, began sailing with the SIU in 1973 after complet­ ing the trainee pro­ gram at the Harry Lundeberg School. In 1976 he up­ graded to FOWT and later became a pumpman. Brother Johnson also holds the firefighting and lifeboat certificates as well as a tankerman endorsement which he earned in 1977 at the HLSS. He was born in Jacksonville, Fla., but now lives in New Orleans and ships out from there. Seafarer Stephen Copeland gradu­ ated from the Harry Lundeberg School trainee program and then went to sea in 1972. A member of the deck department, in 1974 he received his AB certificate through the HLSS and got his firefighting and lifeboat en­ dorsements as well. Born in San Bernadino, Calif., he now lives in Oakland, Calif. Brother Copeland sails from the port of Houston. ...for SIU members with Alcohol problem This belief is also the basis of our determination to solve the problem of alcoholism among our membership. We do not need any equalizers because we know that it is only through Union brotherhood that we can achieve our goals. And it's brotherhood that led to the establishment of the Seafarers Alcoholic Stephen Connor Seafarer Thur­ man "Butch" Young has been sailing with the SIU since 1969. A grad­ uate of the trainee program at the Harry Lundeberg School, heupgraded to AB in 1974. Brother Young also obtained a lifeboat and firefighting certificate at the School, then returned again this year to complete the quartermaster ancf LNG course before attending the "A" seniority program. A native and resi­ dent of Philadelphia, Pa., Brother Young ships out of New York. Seafarer Stephen Connor graduated from the Harry Lundeberg School in Piney Point, Md. in 1969. Since then, he has sailed with the SIU in the deck department. Brother Connor holds firefighting and lifeboat tickets as well as a tankerman endorsement. He upgraded to AB at the Lundeberg School this year. He was born in Oak­ land, Calif, and lives in Orinda, Calif. Brother Connor ships out from San Francisco and New York. George Vorise Joe Mele Seafarer George Vorise started sail­ ing with the SIU in the steward depart­ ment in 1971. In 1975 he went to the Harry Lundeberg School for his chief cook endorsement. He received his life­ boat certificate in 1976 and also holds a firefighting endorsement. A native of Louisiana he lives in the bayous in Maringouin, La. and ships out of New York City. Seafarer Joe Mele is a 1974 graduate of the Harry Lundeberg School. Since then Ihe has been sailing [with the SIU in the deck department. In 1976 he upI graded to AB. He has his lifeboat and firefighting endorse­ ments. Brother Mele was born in Liv­ ingston, N.J., grew up in Jacksonville, Fla., lives in New Orleans and ships from that port. Stephen Copeland ABrptherhood in Action Alcoholism is certainly one of the great equalizers in American society. It strikes rich, poor, and middle-class peo­ ple; black, while, red, yellow and brown people; old and young. As Seafarers and trade unionists we have always believed in brotherhood. This belief—that by sticking together we can make things better for all of us —is what makes our Union work. DEEP SEA Thurman Young Charles Petersen Seafarer Charles Petersen has been sailing with the SIU in the engine deIpartment since he [graduated from the Harry Lundeberg [School trainee proIgram in 1974. In 1975 he upgraded to FOWT and plans to attend the June OMED course at the HLSS. He already has his firefighting and lifeboat endorse­ ments. A native of Maryland, Brother Peterson lives in Millersvillc, Md. and ships out of Baltimore. Seafarer Alan R. Gardner graduated from the Harry Lundeberg School in 1975 and' then shipped out in the engine department,In 1976, he re­ turned and got his FOWT endorse­ ment. Brother Gardner also has the life­ boat and firefighting tickets and plans to enroll in the June Piney Point OMED course. He was born in Nashua, N.H. and lives in Clyde, Ohio. Brother Gard­ ner sails from the port of New York. Rehabilitation Center. Since the Sea­ farers who have alcholism are our Union brothers, we know that by stick­ ing together and supporting the rehabili­ tation program we can help them. After all, these men are our fellow trade unionists. They have worked the sea lanes and the waterways with us, studied and upgraded with us, and walked the picket lines with us. They were our equals—our brothers—then, and we certainly won't treat them as anything less than our brothers now that they are sick. This basic commitment of Seafarers to the welfare of their fellow Union members has made it possible for the ARC to help over 150 of our brothers in the past year. If each of us takes the rehabilitation of fellow Seafarers who Alcoholic'Rehabilitation Center I am interested in attending a six-week program at the Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center. I understand that all my medical and counseling records will be kept strictly confidential, and that they will not be kept anywhere except at The Center. Name Book No. I I Address (Street or RFD) (City) (Statel Telephone No (Zip) j I I Mail to: THE CENTER Star Route Box 153-A Valley Lee, Md. 20692 or call, 24 hours-a-day, (301) 994-0010 have alcoholism as a personal goal and responsibility as well as a trade union effort, we can be sure that the program I at the ARC will eventually reach and help every brother in the SIU who is an alcoholic. Deposit in the SIU Blood Bank— It^s Your Life 38 / LOG / May 1977 I �1. . 260 Have IkNiated $100 or Alore To 8PAII Since liejiliiiiiiig of '77 The following Seafarers and other concerned individuals, 260 in all have demonstrated an active interest in participating in political and legislative activities which are vital to both our job security and our social and economic welfare, by voluntarily donating $100 or more to the Seafarers Political Activities Donation, (SPAD) fund since the beginning of 1977. (The law prohibits the use of any union money, such as dues, initiation fees, etc., for political activities. The most effective way the trade unionist can take part in politics is through voluntary political contributions. SPAD is the union s separate segregated political fund. It solicits and accepts only voluntary contributions. It engages in political activities and makes contributions to candidates. A member may voluntarily contribute as he sees fit or make no contribution without fear of reprisal.) Six who have realized how important it is to let the SIU's voice be heard in the Halls of Congress have contributed $200, three have contributed $300, and one $600. For the rest of the year the LOG will be running the SPAD honor rolls because the Union feels that in the upcoming months our political role must be maintained if the livelihoods of Seafarers are to be protected. (A copy of our report is filed with the Federal Election Commission and is available for purchase from the Federal Election Commission, Washington, D.C.) NOTE: Each month's SPAD Honor Roll contains the names of those individuals who have given $100 or more as of the last Friday of the pre­ vious month. Abas, I. Doak, W. Martinussen, C. Rhoadcs, G. Hagerty, C. Kydd, D. Hunter, W. Adamson, R. R. Dolgen, D. McNabb,J. Richburg, J. Haggagi, A. Lankford, J. lovino, L. Adlum, M. Domenico, J. McNally, M. Riddle, D. Hall,W. Lawrence, W. Jackson, J. Domingo, G. McCartney, G. Ripoll, G. Air, R. N. Hall, P. Lee, K. Johnson, D. McCaskey, E. Roadcs, O. Algina, J. Donovan, P. Hall, M. Lelonek, L. Jones, R. McClinton, J. Roberts, J. Ali,A. Hannibal, R. Drozak, P. Lennon, J. Jones, T. McElroy, E. Robinson, W. Allen, J. Drury, C. Harildstad,V. Lewis, L. Kastina, T. Dryden, J, Rodriguez, R. McKay, D. Anderson, A. Harris, E. Loleas, P. Keller, D. McNeely, J. Anderson, A. Ducote, C. Rondo, C. Harris, W. Lombardo, J. Kemgood, M. Mesford, H. Rosenthal, M. Anderson, R. Dwyer, J. Hauf, M. Lynch, C. Kerr, R. Mollard, C. Roshid, M. Antici, M. Dyer, A. Haynes, B. Lyness, J. Kizzire, C. Mongelli, F. Roy, B. Aquino, G. Evans, M. Heroux, A. Magruder, W. Koflowitch,W. Royal, F. Mooney, E. Arle, J. Fagan, W. Holmes, W. Malesskey, G. Kouvardas, J. Famen, F. Morrison, J. Rudnicki, A. Aumiller, R. Homayonpour, M. Manafe, D. Kramer, M. Faust, J. Mortensen, O. Avery, R. Sacco, M. Fay, J. Mosley, W. Badgett, J. Sacco,J. Fergus, S. Bailey, J. San Fillippo, J. Munsie, J. Fgrshee, R. Murray, J. Sanchez, M. Barroga, A. Fischer, H. Murray, M. Schuifcls, P. Bartlett, J. Fiune,V. Bauer, C. Napoli, F. Seagord, E. B. Fletcher, Baum, A. Nash, W. Selzer, R. Fox, P. Neffe,J. Selzer, S. Beeching, M. Franco, P. Olson, F. Shabian, A. Benoit, C. $600 Honor Roll $500 Honor Roll Francum, C. Sigler, M. Pacheco, E. Bergeria, J. Frank, S., Jr. Silva, M. Paladino, F. Berglond, B. Pomerlane, R. Lilledahl, H. Fuller, G. Papuchis, S. Smith, L. Berlin, R. Frounfelter, D. Paradise, L. Smith, T. Bishop, S. Furukawa, H. Paschal, R. Soresi, T. Bland, W. $300 Honor Roll Garcia, R. Spencer, G. Patterson, D. Bobaiek, W. Gardner, E. Stancaugr, R. Manuel, R. Quinter, J. Romolo, V. Perez, J. Bonser, L. Gaston, T. Stearns, B. Peth, C. Boyne, D. Gentile, C. Stephens, C. Piper, K. Brand, H. Gimbert, R. Stevens, W. Prentice, R. Brongh, E. Goff, W. Stewart, E. Prevas, P. Brown, G. $200 Honor Roll J. Stubblefield, P. Goldberg, Prott, T. Brown, I. Gooding, H. Sulaiman, A. Purgvee, A. Browne, G. Drozak, F. Pow, J. Bernstein, A. Goodspeed, J. Sullins, F. Quinnonez, R. Bryant, B. McFarland, D. Combs, W. Shields, J. Gorbea, R. Surrick, R. Reck, L. Bucci, P. Guarino, L. Reinosa, J. Swiderski, J. Buczynski, J. Guillen, A. Reiter. J. Tanner, C. Caga, L. Taylor, F. Catfey, J. Taylor, J. Callahan, J. Telegadas, G. Campbell, A. Terpe, K. Campbell, A, SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVIH DONATION Tobio, J. Celgina, J. (SPAD) Troy, S. 675 FOURTH AVENUE BROOKLYN, N.Y. 11232 Cheshire, J. Truenski, C. Cofone, W. S.S. No. , Date. Tsminrx, L. Conklin, K. Turner, L. .Book No.. Contributor's Name. Costango, G. Underwood, G. Cresci, M. Address. Velandra, D. Cross, M. Weaver, A. .Zip Code .State. City , Cunningham,-W. Webb, J. Curtis, T. I acknowledge and understand that SPAD is a separate segregated fund established and administered West, D. Da Suva, M. by my Union to engage in political activities and to make contributions and expenditures for candidates seeking political office and solicits and accepts only voluntary contributionj, and I have the right to Whitmer, A. Danzey, T. refuse to make any contribution without fear of reprisal. I may contribute such amount as I may volun­ Whstsitt,M. Davis, S. tarily determine and I herewith contribute the sum of $ . This contribution constitutes my Wilburn, R. Davis, J. Williams, L. Debarrios, M. Wilson, C. Dechamp, A. Wilson,!. Delgado, 3. Wingfield,P. Delrio, J. Woody, J. Dernbach,J. Worley, M. Diaz, R. Worster, R. Diercks, J. Yarmola, J. Digiorgio, J. M I M4 May 1977 / LOG / 39 �In the port of Chicago, Able-Seamen Gene Tech, left, and Stan Thompson preoare the tanker Josep/? Bigane for loading. On the Great Lakes Towing tug Arizona, SlU Boatmen Rudy Jadrich and Wil­ liam Blanchard make some routine engine repairs, A Busy Friday It was a beautiful day in the Great Lakes port of Chicago, and lots of SIU inland members were in town when the Lag visited the Windy City. At the Great Lakes Towing dock on the Calumet River at 94th St., we were lucky to meet a couple of SIU retirees, John Ritchie and Martin Ozmina, who talked for n while abom old times on the Lakes. The tanker Joseph Bigane passed by after hav­ ing fueled a ship in Lake Michigan, and we caught the Bigane and her crew a little later at the 102nd St. coal dock. On the way to the Dunbar and Sullivan dredging Job site in East These two oldtimers may be retired now, but you can't keep them away from the Chicago docks. They are Boatmen John Ritchie, left, and Mar­ tin Ozmina. i Chicago, Ind., we saw the launch on her way to the same Job site. before the Camphauser did. Camphauser underway on Lake Traveling by autay we reached the Finally we headed back west to­ Michigan with mie barge alongside, job site on the Indiana Harbor Canal ward downtown Chicago. The/ames VersliMiSf a tug operated by the cijty of Chicago, had just retniiKd to her dock on the North Branch of :Bie Chl<»go River after transpo^tbag; iai crew of workers from the water cribs which the city maintains on Li^ Michigan. Our last stop was right on the Lake at Navy Pier, where the tug Daryt C. Hannah was tied up wait­ ing for a gasoline barge to transport to Upper Michigan. 'L It had been a hot day and day. And a lucky day, conridet^ tinit it was F4day the 13tb» and no In top photo, SIU representative Joe Sigler, center, talks with deckhands Jerome Weber, left, and Danny Boyle on their tug, the James Verslius, oper­ ated by the city of Chicago. In photo below, the crew of the tug Daryl C. Hannah, from the left are. Boatmen Louis Pion, Phil Kleineren, Rodney Jeziorowski, Charles Mclean and Dave Bishneau. It's a tight squeeze for the SIUmanned tug Camphauser but every­ thing turned out fine even though it was Friday the 13th. On bow of the tug is Boatman William Goodhue. mm � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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RUPPEE’S CG QUIZ ON SAFETY SIU-IBU MERGER POSTS VITAL GAINS TURNER PAYS TRIBUTE TO LOST SEAMEN ON MARITIME DAY FIT-OUT MEETING IS SPECIAL IN DETROIT HALL TELLS TULANE FORUM HE SEES A ‘HAPPY DAY’ IN MARITIME FUTURE UNEMPLOYMENT RATE FELL TO 7% IN APRIL; 7-M STILL JOBLESS DROZAK SEES SUPPLY LINES PINCH IN THE EVENT OF WAR CRISIS MERGER TALK PROGRESSES DELMAR JAEGER ENTERS SERVICE OFFSHORE RIGS CREWS, FLAG, SAFETY, A MUST: DROZAK BONANZA OF JOBS SEEN WITH ALL-ALASKA GAS PIPELINE TUNA FLEET FISHING WITH PROMISE OF COMPROMISE DROZAK LAUDS NMC ON PRODUCTIVITY, STABILITY, GROWTH A FIRST, SIU BOATMAN WINS SCHOLARSHIP FMC CARRIES THE BIGGEST REGULATORY STICK FORMER SIU SCHOLARSHIP WINNER LANDS GOOD JOB $10 BILLION IN FREIGHT PROFITS-BUT NO TAXES TO PAY POST OFFICE MUST SERVE PUBLIC FLEXIBILITY, FORESIGHT HALLMARK OF MERGER 21 SIU BOATMEN SET CONTRACT GOALS AT HLS CONFAB VACATION, STANDARD PACTS- MERGER BREAKTHROUGHS 21 SIU BOATMEN SET CONTRACT GOALS AT HLS CONFAB SWEEP TEXAS, LOUISIANA BOATMEN LEARN WHY POLITICS IS PORKCHOPS ON WATERS ’70 MARINE ACT: 12 TUGS, 28 TOWBOATS, 265 BARGES FOUR COMPANIES ORGANIZED SINCE MERGER LUNDEBERG SCHOOL IS THE OPEN DOOR TO ADVANCEMENT HERE’S HOW THE SIU HIRING HALL WORKS FOR BOATMEN TOP COURT: IT IS NOT SEX BIAS TO BAR DISABILITY PAY FOR PREGNANCY ON-THE-JOB TRAINING IS HEART OF FOWT COURSE A BUSY FRIDAY THE 13TH IN THE WINDY CITY Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 5/1/1977 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 39, No. 5 1977 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/dd84feab01a630846cd5cfe57647e279.PDF 0521fa80f1af1eda9db522025b924ea5 PDF Text Text See Paste 11 B*E<>WJ:iS6>SSUii«WSU':^SEiH7. OKirial publication of the SEAFARERS Internationa! Union • Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District^* AFL-CIO ^«ss?w5ls®®?ssay€Mi•ynv^.3" '...-''S-'S; •,^ R ,;.! V , ^4^! -,,i , • .' ,y%".' wmm' Energy Plan ROIRO Westward Vent are '•-M •-wj SlU PresideBt Paul Haif, serving as Ci^airiTia AFL-GIQ Ensfgy Gom^ mittee gets a preview of President Carter's energy plan for the country. The briefing included discussion on how the program would affect Ameripen workers, James Schlesinger, right, ehlef energy advisor to the President, also took part in the briefing. (See story page 5.) i i/-i Eif T'-rm J I V.U '-fV'. -.i "•-I'Vu u', '•'VC?,*,* QV Philadelphia^ (See page 3.) • . .' ." •;, • • •. • •'• Qv .-T;- -•::,.•••• " r '-d ; page ll.; Sitf ./• -W;'^'.Z . -V'Sj^MS TiTVr.V- See Cental Fold See Page 2 New River Contracts at Inland fugs^ABL see iftpi ;d;:^ av. Hail/Turner Meet on Proposed SiU-MC6tS Merger See Page 3 �Boatmen OK Pacts at Inland Tugs, ABL SIU Boatmen at two Mississippi and Ohio River towing outfits have over­ whelmingly accepted new three-year contracts, which among other things,, establish the first Union-company jointly administered vacation plan ever negotiated for Inland Boatmen work­ ing the nation's Western rivers. The new contracts, which also in­ clude substantial increases in wages, overtime, welfare benefits and other fringes, cover the licensed and un­ licensed crews of Inland Tugs-River Division and the licensed crews of American Barge Line, both of Jeffersonville, Ind. The contract for the un­ licensed- crews at ABL is not up for renewal until July 1977. A member's eligibility to the new vacation benefit is based totally on the number of days worked during the year. The member becomes eligible to collect the benefit after accumulating at least 90 days of employment. The amount of the vacation benefit varies depending on the rating a man sails. For example, in the third year of the contracts (starting Dec. 31, 1978), and based on 240 days of employment that year, the vacation benefit for the various ratings would be: • $933.60 for deckhands. • $1065.60 for lead deckhands, cooks, tankerman, utility engineers and trainee engineers. • $1200 for assistant engineersflicensed). • $1334.40 for chief engineers (li­ censed). If a man works more than 240 days in a year, his vacation benefit would be higher accordingly, and if he works less than 240 days in a year, the benefit would be less accordingly. Overall in the new contract, between the Union's contracted tug, towboat and dredging companies into the Sea­ farers Vacation Plan one-by-one as each company's contract comes up for renewal. First Since Confab VMI jjKj the new vacation benefit and increased wages, the unlicensed member will realize a raise in earnings of about 30 percent, and the licensed members about a 40 percent raise over the life of the contract. Also in the unlicensed area, the rat­ ings and wages of the probationary deckhand and probationary cook have been raised to that of a full deckhand or cook, translating into an increase in earnings of about 50 percent for these categories. Industry-Wide Plan Winning vacation plans at Inland Tugs-River Division and American Barge Line is another big step forward in the SIU's overall program of esIaBlishing an industry-wide vacation plan for all SIU Boatmen. The SIU broke the ice in this area last year when the Union won similar vacation plans for East Coast Boatmen working for Stcuart Transportation of Piney Point, Md. and Allied Towing of Norfolk, Va. These vacation plans were the first jointly administered plans ever negotiated for Boatmen anywhere in the inland waters industry. The SIU's goal in the area of vaca­ tion pay for Boatmen is to bring all of 40 Years in Politics and Still Plugging You'd think that after nearly 40 years of working for progressive legislative programs to better our industry and enhance the livelihoods of America's merchant seamen, the increasingly important job of politics would become a little easier for us. Well, that's a very nice thought, but believe me, it just doesn't work that way. In fact, as the SIU refined and expanded its political activities over the years, our political opponents, which includes all kinds of groups from the oil com­ panies to the right wing "right-to-work" committee, have put more and more time, energy and money into their own. On top of this, the political issues themselves are becoming more and more complicated as the most aggressive technological revolution in the history of maritime creates new challenges and new changes in our industry every day. Despite all the technological and political changes, and the increased sophis­ tication of our opposition, it is by no means a situation we can't handle. In fact, I believe the SIU's legislative programs for this year are among the most am­ bitious we've ever undertaken. Our top legislative priority is, of course, a fair oil cargo preference law for U.S. ships. As you know, we succeeded in getting such a bill, the Energy Transportation Security Act, as far as President Ford's desk but it was pocket vetoed. A number of similar oil cargo preference bills have already been introduced in both the House and Senate this year, but there is no guarantee that Congress will respond positively to t1ie measure as it did in 1974. A perfect example of an unexpected Congressional turnabout was the defeat in the House last month of the situs picketing bill, which would have given con­ struction workers the same picketing rights as other organized workers. The The Inland Tugs and ABL contracts are the first to be ratified since last month's Boatmen's Educational Con­ ference at the Lundeberg School, which proposed industry-wide standardiza­ tion of collective bargaining agreements between the SIU and its contracted towing companies. Delegates to this Conference, which included rank-and-file Boatmen and Union officials, also set forth bargain­ ing goals for upcoming contract nego­ tiations with seven inland companies operating on the rivers and the Gulf Intracoastal Canal. The companies in­ clude Gulf Canal Lines, Inland TugsCanal Division, Sabine Canal and Har­ bor, Dixie Carriers, Marine Fueling, Slade Towing and National Marine. Although members from ABL and Inland Tugs-River Division were not a part of the Conference, many of the gains the SIU won for their contracts reflect the contract goals of the Union for the upcoming negotiations. It is hoped that the contracts won this year will be the basis for negotiating standardized contracts for all Boatmen in the next few years. Unemployment Eases to 7.3% WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. jobless rate last month eased somewhat to 7.3 percent from February's 7.5 per­ cent, says the Labor Department here. Since the country's unemployment rate still remains high, AFL-CIO Presi­ dent George Meany's comment was that the slight decline in joblessness "proved only that the horrible winter is over," alluding to the higher unemployment caused by the severe cold and resultant gas shortage in February. Meany holds that March's jobless rate was actually 10 percent with 9.7million of the nation's workers unem­ ployed. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Sta­ tistics (BLS) attributes the decrease in the jobless rate to the recall of a large number of adult workers who had been laid off due to the harsh wipter. According to the Labor Department, more than 7-million U.S. workers were without work last month. Rep. Richard Boiling (D-Mo.) said that the 7.3 per­ cent unemploym.ent rate for March was the same percentage recorded in May 1976. Meanwhile, Congress has extended the program of emergency jobless bene­ fits for those out of work more than 39 weeks. A maximum of 13 additional weeks instead of the former 26 extra weeks will be available for the longtermed unemployed until Jan. 31, 1978 as soon as President Carter signs the measure. tragic thing is Congress had passed an identical bill last year but it was vetoed. However, this year 21 Congressmen switched their vote from support to oppo­ sition and the bill went down 217-205. In plain English, we have our wprk cut out for us if we expect to outflank the oil companies once again and get a cargo preference bill through Congress and signed into law. In addition to cargo preference, the SIU will be pushing very hard for Congressional approval of an all-American route for the Alaskan natural gas pipeline, as opposed to a Canadian route. The American route includes con­ struction of a gas pipeline to shadow the Alaska oil pipeline from the North Slope to the ice-free port of Valdez in southern Alaska. From there, the liquified gas would be transported in U.S.-flag LNG tankers to various points in the lower 48 states. In all, it could mean 750,000 man years of employment for U.S. workers in pipeline construction, LNG ship construction and on the ships themselves. That's a whole lot of work for Americans, but it could all be lost if Congress supports the Canadian route. Another issue that is heating up is what to do with the Alaskan oil when it starts flowing from the new pipeline later this year. The oil companies want a swap plan, which would include exportation of as much as half of this oil to Japan, to be offset by increased importation of Arab oil to the East Coast. The SIU will be working to ensure that virtually 100 percent of the Alaskan oil is used for domestic U.S. purposes as a logical first step in making the U.S. energy independent. Also this year, the SIU will continue its fight to close the Virgin Islands loop­ hole in the Jones Act. For many years, the oil companies have been circum­ venting the use of U.S.-flag tankers by virtue of this outdated amendment. If we are successful on this issue, it could mean as many as 24 more ships for the U.S. tanker fleet. The issues I have mentioned are just a few of the tougher ones we will be tackling in the near future. Again, I do not believe we are biting off more than we can chew. On the contrary, I believe that the positive resolution of these and other pressing maritime issues are attainable goals. I say this because we have done our political homework over the years by keeping on top of our industry on a day to day basis. And we have avoided unnecessary setbacks in our programs by never taking anything for granted from Congress or any other outside organization. Most importantly, though, thousands of individual SIU members have done their part in fostering our political programs by their voluntary contributions to SPAD, which has always meant the difference between success and defeat. What we need now to bring our new political programs home is more of the same. That is, continued participation by the SIU membership in SPAD, coupled with the continued grass roots political work by the SIU leadership and the Union's political apparatus in Washington, D.C. We have a tough job ahead of us. But with all of us working.together as al­ ways in the past, I think we're goin^ to come but on top. Change of address cards on Form 3579 should be sent to Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Gulf Lakes and Inland Waters District AFL-CIO 675 Fourth AVP Brooklyn N1 11232. Published monthly. Second Class postage paid at Brooklyn, N.Y. Vol. 39, No. 4, April, 1977. district. AtL oiu, b/b Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, IN.I Page 2 Seafarers Log �Hall, Turner Meet on Proposed Merger SIUNA President Paul Hall and Ed Turner, president of the Marine Cooks and Stewards Union, continued talks this month on the proposed merger of the SIU-AGLIWD and the MC&S. During several meetings in Washing­ ton, D.C., Hall and Turner talked about the impact such a merger would have on the two labor organizations, as well as discussing the benefits, in the way of expanded job opportunities, that both SIU and MC&S members would realize from the proposed move. The two also xliscussed in detail the problems of the mechanics of the mer­ ger itself. After this round of talks. Hall and Turner remarked that "the meetings were informative and profitable and we ironed out a number of important items involving the proposed merger." They SIU President Paul Hall added, "We look forward to the next series of discussions." Talks on the merger are scheduled to resume shortly in the port of San Francisco, at which time the MC&S Committee on Merger, headed by Turn­ er, and the SIU Committee on Merger, which includes President Hall and SIU Executive Vice President Frank Drozak, will get down to some more spe­ cifics concerning the merger. Ed Turner, president of MC&S Vote of Membership Originally, the SIU-AGLIWD of­ fered a merger proposal to all three SIUNA-affiliatcd West Coast deep-sea unions—the MC&S, the Sailor's Union of the Pacific and the Marine Firemen, Oilers and Watertenders Union. To date, however, only the MC&S has ac­ cepted the proposal, while both the SUP and MFOW have rejected it for the "time being." The entire text of the merger pro­ posal was presented to the SIU mem­ bership at all regular March member­ ship meetings in the nine constitiitionai ports and special meetings in the other ports. The 'SIU membership voted unani­ mously to accept the merger proposal, authorizing tiie SIU leadership to con­ tinue discussions on a merger with the West Coast unions. The complete text of the merger proposal was also printed in the February issue of the Log on page 5. Before any merger between the MC&S and the SIU can take place, of course, secret mail ballot referendums would be conducted by both unions for their respective memberships. The mer­ ger, then, would only take place if both the SIU and MC&S memberships vote positively on the issue. New RIO RIO Westward Venture Is Crewed The brand new R/O R/O Westward Venture, one of the largest trailer ships ever built (she's capable of handling 550 truck trailers) a 791-foot vessel, was crewed up by the SIU on Apr. 20 in the Sun Shipbuilding and Drydock DEEP SEA Co. in Chester, Pa. near Philadelphia. She's the sistership of the SlU-manned R/O R/O Great Land, which was built in the same shipyard in September 1975. This new vessel represents an im­ portant addition to the SlU-contracted fleet as well as new jobs and job oppor­ tunities for Seafarers. Both ships are owned by Interna­ tional Ocean Transport Corp. Just before she got up steam to sail via the Panama Canal to ports of call in Seattle and Anchorage, Alaska, a LOG reporter and photographer ran into a number of the crew. Recertified Bosun Tom Brooks, ship's chairman, told us it was his first voyage on a rollon, roll-off ship. "Best looking galley I've ever been in," was the way the Westward Ven­ ture's Cook and Baker Bill Bellinger, chronicler of the capture of the 55 Cantigny Crew Gives to SPAD Twenty-eight Seafarers, the entire unlicensed crew of the ST Cantigny (Interocean Mgt.) contributed 100 per­ cent to SPAD with 32 donations at a .Apr. 10 payoff in Port Arthur. Among the donors were Bosun J. Higgins, ship's chairman; Chief Pump­ man, J, Badgett, educational director and Chief Steward H. Walker, secre­ tary-reporter. Also giving 100 percent to SPAD were: Deck Maintenance men J. Bid- INDEX Legislative News Washington Activities . .. .Page 9 Moody on Cargo Preference Page 8 Tuna fishing Page 7 Hall on C.G Page 11 Union News Mobile meeting Page 4 President's Report Page 2 Merger talks Page 3 Headquarters Notes Page 7 Boatmen contracts .... Page 2, 5 Pension Benefit Page 11 April, 1977 zilya and W. Nelle, ABs J. Talbot, R. Lawrence, R. Cooper, J. Borucki, C. Boles and R. Ramirez, OS' T. Lukawski, E. Zepeda and R. Paradise, En­ gine Maintenance man T. Tyner, Oiler Utility G. Garza, A. Benzuk and O. Sessions Jr., Wipers G. Vega, H. Mendoza and C. Williamson, Chief Cook J. Arvanites, Cook and Baker G. Ebon, 3rd Cook J. Marshall and Messmen C. Spears Jr., N. Zokari, C. Cum­ mins and J. Jackson. Chief Wawatan Page 12 Galves-on USPHB Page 9 Brotherhood in Action . . . Page 15 Lakes Picture Page 6 Inland Lines Page 8 At Sea-Ashore Page 19 General News Innoculations Gas Pipeline Longshore Strike Juanita Kreps U.S. Unemployment Page 6 Page 27 Page 12 Page 5 Page 2 Shipping Around Mobile harbor .Back page Westward Vetiture Page 3 Mayaguez by the Cambodians, de­ scribed the vessel's cooking facilities. "It's well laid out," he added, as he gave a cheery "You've got a winner" greeting to each order of rare roast beef and mashed potatoes with gravy served by energetic Messman Russ J. Coruthers, a 1967 grad of the N.Y. An­ drew Furu.seth Training' Sjsfibbl' - > Top pro in the busy galley is Stew­ ard/Cook Thomas Vanyi who's been sailing with the SIU since 1967. A na­ tive of Budapest, Hungary, he came to this country in 1965. Seafarer Vanyi's professional credentials in the prepara­ tion of cuisine include a diploma from the renowned Simoknoll School and ap­ prenticeship at the de luxe Kaiserhof Hotel, both in Munich. Germany, and experience as a liner ehef on the luxuri­ ous 55 Bremen. Vanyi is ably aided by Assistant Cook Paul Chechanover who can "do it all." He is a crackerjack at purchasing, we were told, and also worked as a steward-cook on tugs. Last year Sea­ farer Chechanover graduated from Piney Point. The blackgang's Wipers Carl Tenteromano and Rene Rosario (on his first trip as a wiper) both Piney Point 1976, heard that the engine room was the same as the Great Land's but they "changed generators around a bit." OS Matt Horan and AB Ted Willi­ ams were outside on the main trailer deck watching the SlU-contractcd In­ terstate Oil Transportation Co.'s Barge No. 3 bunker fuel into the ship. Off to the right, was the U.S. Navy Hospital Ship Sanctuary in drydock. The Westward Venture's dock and ship reinforced ramps and five decks can carry any size wheeled or tracked cargo up to 23-fcct high and 1,000 tons. Oversize cargo over 40-foot long, such as steel pipes, boats, chemical tanks— anything that moves on the highway or rail lines—can be carried. Her stern cargo ramp is 40-feet wide and has connecting ramps on each deck. Her top weather deck is like a lO-lane sea­ going highway—almost 500-feet long and 80 feet wide. Her 550 trailers or heavy earth moving equipment, turbo engines and oil rigs could be rolled off in six hours to areas inaccessible to regular ships. Because of her speed and size, the Westward Venture can sail regularly even during the winter in frigid Alaskan waters. Special all-weather, built-in sailing features include enclosures to protect cargo and equipment plus deicing and ventilation machinery in sev­ eral areas, decks and on vehicle ramps. C. R. Hayden Page 11 Shamokin Page 38 Ships' Committees Page 18 Ships' Digests Page 23 Dispatchers' Reports: Great Lakes Page 27 Deep Sea Page 26 Inland Waters Page 11 Delta Queen Page 16, 17 Membership News Former scholarship winner Page 19 New pensioners . . . .Pages 28-29 Final Departures . . . .Pages 30-31 Training and Upgrading Seafarers participate in 'A' seniority upgrading . . .Page 35 HLS courses and application Pages 36-37 GED graduates -. Page 37 Special Features Liberian Flags pages 14-15 MARAD Page 13 Lakes Fitout Pages 20-21 Articles of particular interest to members in each area can be found on the following pages: Deep Sea:3,5,11,12,13,14,15, Back Page' Inland Waters: 2,5,16,17 Great Lakes: 6,12, Center Pages �At the meeting, Seafarer Patrick Rankin asks about the Alabama in­ come tax. Registering before the meeting is QMED David A. Norris (left) with SlU Dis­ patcher Harold Fischer checking his card. SlU Patrolman and meeting Reading Clerk Tom Glidewell (left) reads a report from Headquarters as Chairman Harold Fischer (center) and Recording Sec­ retary James L. Slay listen. Also asking the chair about the tax is Brother Haywood Scheard. Union Secretary Debbie Lenoir hears what Brother James Slay has to say. Mobile Meeting: Mull a Taxing Problem To a standing room only audi­ ence of well over 100 Seafarers and Boatmen at the monthly mem­ bership meeting in the port of Mobile on Mar. 16, the full house heard some of their brothers dis­ cuss with the chair the problems surrounding Alabama's state in­ come tax. Also, after the routine reading of the Headquarters reports, mem­ bers heard the good news that the SlU-contracted SS FZor (Altair Steamship), which had carried phosphate into the port, would possibly be hauling corn in July from Mobile and Louisiana to Puerto Rico. Result: more jobs there for Seafarers. Finally, it was announced at the meeting that Port Agent Jerry Brown was up at Piney Point helping to draw up master contracts for members working for Inland Boatman com­ panies that are due for contract negotiations. / Getting ready to serve lunch is cafe teria chief James Battle. Page 4 It's standing room only at the membership meeting in the port of Mobile. Taking everything in with serious in­ tent is a seated Seafarer. Seafarers Log �1st Contract Inked for Marine Towing in Charleston The SIU has wrapped up the first union contract ever for 26 new SIU Boatmen who voted unanimously to join the Union in an election held last December. The new members work for the Marine Contracting and Towing Co., a major docking and harbor towing service for the port of Charleston, S.C. The company operates six boats in all—five harbor tugs and one pushboat —and handles about half the ship dock­ ing chores for the port. In regard to the contract, the SIU won wage increases for the new Union members totalling more than 28 per­ cent over a three-year period. The Union also won provisions for a costof-living adjustment in the second and third years of the agreement, as well as improved sick leave and the establish­ ment of a daily subsistence rate. The new contract makes these men the highest-paid Boatmen working the Charleston, S.C. Harbor. The Contract Negotiating Committee consisted of six rank-and-file Boatmen, elected by their fellow members, as well as SIU Vice President Paul Drozak and SIU Inland Coordinator Chuck Mollard. The six boatmen on the negotiating committee—two from each rated cate­ gory—were Captains John Waters and Steve Browder, Chief Engineers Norton White and "Jackie" Jackson, and Deck­ hands Ben Whaley and John Kershaw. In all, the contract committee held six negotiating sessions with representa­ tives of the company. the Union's other programs such as the educational facilities at the Lundeberg School in Piney Point, Md. The new members came into initial contact with the SIU by docking many of the Union's contracted deepsea ves­ sels that service this busy, growing South Carolina port. At the ratification meeting, the mem­ bership voted 23 to 3 to accept their new contract. Afterwards at the same meeting, they elected Capt. John Waters as their chief shop steward. Although the SIU does not maintain a port office in Charleston, a Union rep­ resentative from Union Headquarters will visit the new members on their boats at least once a month to handle any beefs or contractual disputes that might arise. In addition to the increased wages, job security and other benefits these Boatmen gained by joining the SIU, they are also eligible to participate in n New SIU member, Ben Whaley, standing, gives some thoughts on the new contract during ratification meeting last month. It's the first union contract ever for boatmen at Marine Towing and Construction Co. of Charleston, B.C. White House Briefs Labor's Committee on Energy SIU President Paul Hall got a pre­ view of President Carter's energy pro­ gram at a White House breifing for labor leaders on April 15, three days before the first of the President's tele­ vised talks to the nation. Carter and his Chief Energy Advisor James R. Schiesinger outlined the pro­ gram at the meeting and discussed its effect on the American worker. Hall, chairman of the AFL-CIO En­ ergy Committee, was present, together with labor chiefs Charles Pillard, presi­ dent of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, John H. Lyons, president of the International Associa­ tion of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers; Martin Ward, president of the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry of the U.S. and Canada, and Robert A. Georgine, president of the AFL-CIO Building and Construc­ tion Trades Department. Frank Pollara, AFL-CIO special as­ sistant and Thomas Donahue, exec, asst. to the president AFL-CIO, also attended the meeting. All are members of the AFL-CIO Energy Committee. Carter's plan, a far-rcaching attempt to deal with the nation's serious energy shortages, stresses conservation, but also calls for the development of new energy sources which could stimulate employment. One of the goals, for example, is to increase our coal production by about two-thirds to more than one billion tons a year by 1985. Proposed tax in­ centives for home insulation could also create more jobs in the building and construction trades. And advances in Murphy: Need for Cargo Preference "This greatest nation in the world has a dying fleet. It is not getting any bigger—it is just getting older." Congressman John M. Murphy (DN.Y.) drew this alarming picture of the U.S. merchant fleet to illustrate the ur­ gent need for cargo preference legisla­ tion. Chairman of the House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries, he made his remarks before the U.S. Pro­ peller Club, a maritime industry group, on Apr. 15 in New York City. Cargo preference would guarantee a certain percentage of our oil imports Kreps Is Commerce Secretary Mrs. Juanita M. Kreps, 56, a wellknown economist and instructor and lecturer in economics, was confirmed recently by the U.S. Senate as Secretary of Commerce. She takes over the Com­ merce Department from President Ford appointee, Eliott Richardson. In her new post, Mrs. Kreps will be dealing with a number of maritime-re­ lated issues, including overseeing the affairs of the U.S. Maritime Administra­ tion, a branch of the Commerce Depart­ ment. Mrs. Kreps, a native of Lynch, Ky. and the mother of three, started out as a junior economist for the National War Labor Board in 1943 after^completing her undergraduate work at Berea Col­ lege in Berea, Ky. She won a Graduate Fellowship to Duke University in the same year and subsequently achieved an M.A. in 1944 and aPh.D in 1948. For the next 10 years, she taught economics at Denison University in Granville, Ohio, Hofstra U i-'ersUy in Hempstead, N.Y., and Queens College in Flushing, N.Y. She returned to Duke University in April, 1977 Juanita M. Kreps 1958 as a visiting instructor of eco­ nomics, becoming an Associate Profes­ sor in 1963 and a full Professor in 1968. The following year, Mrs. Kreps was named Dean of Women's College at Duke, and from 1973 until her appoint­ ment as Commerce Secretary by Presi­ dent Carter, she served as Vice-Presi­ dent of the University. for U.S.-flag ships and would foster the development of a modern tanker fleet, Murphy explained. Without it, we are almost totally de­ pendent on "unreliable" foreign sources for oil—the "lifcblood of American in­ dustry," he said. Foreign-flag tankers now carry "over 98 percent of our oil imports" and, as the Arab embargo of 1973-74 proved, this situation is a seri­ ous threat to our national security. Those foreign registered vessels owned by American oil companies and under so-called effective U.S. control are in reality a "phantom fleet that would not materialize in any real emer­ gency," Murphy protested. "What we need," the Congressman pointed out, "is a minimum number of U.S.-flag tankers that can be routed to different oil sources as the occasion arises. Should one producing nation re­ fuse us oil we would be free to draw on another." Our national security would also be well-served. Murphy said, if U.S. mer­ chant vessels were built with auxiliary defense features to add to our potential naval or military strength. He called it a "national scandal" that the Depart­ ment of Defense docs not now have an adequate supply of merchant ships to depend on in time of war. Murphy promised action on these important issues to develop a strong U.S. merchant marine—"the goal which the last Administration failed, and failed miserably to achieve." solar and nuclear energy would put a wide range of people to work. More U.S.-flag shipping could also be the result of the plan to reduce American foreign oil imports and our vulnerability to foreign embargoes. In the course pf the briefing, Presi­ dent Hall was able to present the role of the U.S. maritime industry in achiev­ ing these goals. For Stewards Is Postponed It was announced at the April membership meetings, that the new Steward Depart­ ment Recertification Program, scheduled to begin on Apr. 11, 1977, has been temporarily sus­ pended. Notice of this suspen­ sion has been sent to all seaman who were selected to attend the first class on Apr. 11. Any seaman who was to par­ ticipate in the program will have the opportunity to attend the first class when the program is rescheduled in the near future. . Among the reasons for tem­ porarily suspending the pro­ gram was the fact that, because of the present shortage of per­ sonnel in the Steward Depart­ ment to fulfill existing manning requirements, it would be un­ wise at this time to take needed persofinel who are available for shipping from active employ­ ment to attend the Recertifica­ tion Program. All information concerning the new starting date of the Steward Department Recertifi­ cation Program will be carried in future issues of the Log, Page 5 J �Moody Tells Congress: U.S, Needs Cargo Preference Cargo preference—the proposed leg­ islation that would mean more jobs for Seafarers and benefits for the entire na­ tion—was urged again in testimony pre­ sented last month by one of its most active supporters. O. William Moody, administrator of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Depart­ ment, told the House Subcommittee on Merchant Marine that U.S.-flag ships should carry a guaranteed percentage of America's oil imports. The big reason why, he argued, is security—for the na­ tional defense, the environment and the job future of maritime workers. The MTD represents 43 national and international unions with a total mem­ bership of eight million workers. Moody's testimony was part of the organization's continuing effort to get some form of cargo preference legisla­ tion on tiio. floor of Congress. Several bills have been proposed but are still at the hearing stage before'subcommittees. U.S. Courting Disaster Moody presented his arguments to counter the attack on cargo preference by the multinational oil companies whose foreign-flag ships now dominate U.S. trade. "This country still courts disaster by relying on foreign-flag vessels to carry almost all its oil imports," he warned. These flag-of-convenience ships, mostly owned by American based oil compa­ nies, threaten both our environment and our national defense. Moody pointed to the numerous oil spills caused by Liberian registered tankers this year and stressed the poten­ tial danger to our national security of relying on an oil transportation .system outside U.S. control. The oil companies claim that their Liberian registered ships are under the "effective control" of the U.S. because they are owned by Americans. How­ ever, generally accepted principles of international law give control to the country of registry. Moody said that this conflict means "any other country may withhold their shipping from U.S. trade in order to influence U.S. economic or political policy." The job benefits to American labor that would result from cargo preference is also of "little importance" to the oil companies. Moody stated. The law would stimulate shipbuilding and in turn new employment for a wide spec­ trum of American workers. Yet this as­ pect of the issue has been "ridiculed" $2.50 Minimum Stuns Labor Secretary of Labor Ray Marshall stunned the labor movement last month when he testified at Congressional hear­ ings that the Administration supports a raise in the minimum wage of only 20 cents an hour from $2.30 to $2.50 The AFL-CIO has been working for a $3.00 an hour minimum wage since 1974 when Congress set the present minimum wage level of $2.30. AFL-CIO President George Meany called the Administration's proposal "shameful" and "a bitter disappoint­ ment" to everyone who looked to the Carter Administration for economic justice for tlie poor. The AFL-CIO said that the Admin­ istration's proposal is 38 cents an hour below the nation's poverty level and 33 cents an hour below that needed just to maintain the 1974 buying power of the minimum wage workers. To fight the Administration on this issue, labor is helping to form a broadbased coalition to lead a nationwide campaign for the $3.00 minimum wage. Clarence Mitchell, chairman of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights, is coordinating the interorganization effort, which hopes to enlist the help of 200 or more organizations. Other prominent civic leaders who have joined the coalition include Rev. Theodore M. Hesburgh, who is presi­ dent of Notre Dame LJniversity and former chairman of the U.S. Commis­ sion on Civil Rights, and Dorothy Height, president of the National Coun­ cil of Negro Women. An estimated 3-million American workers are now being paid the $2.30 minimum wage. Situs Picketing Bill Defeated The long sought after -construction situs picketing bill was narrowly de­ feated last month in the House of Rep­ resentatives by a vote of 217-205. The bill would have given construction workers the same picketing rights as other organized workers. The situs bill, which the AFL-CIO Building and Construction Trades De­ partment had labeled its top legislative priority for 1977, fell victim to a mas­ sive lobbying effort by anti-union con­ tractors and the right wing "right'-towork" committee. Secretary of Labor Ray Marshall, who testified in favor of the bill, placed its defeat on a "well organized cam­ paign which seems to me to have been initiated more by an anti-union animus than by the importance of the issue." Robert Georgine, president of the Building and Construction Trades De­ partment, expressed deep disappoint­ ment. However, he pledged that the fight to obtain-^'equal treatment for con­ struction workers" will continue. A virtually identical situs picketing bill was passed by both the House and Senate last year, but it was vetoed by Page 6 former President Ford who had pre­ viously promised to sign it. The fight for equal picketing rights for construction workers dates back to 1951. The Supreme Court at that time ruled that it would be an illegal sec­ ondary boycott if a union having a dis. pute against, for example, an electrical subcontractor, picketed the job site where the crafts work side-by-side on the same job. Labor Secretary Marshall said that this limitation of picketing "prevents construction unions from bringing to bear upon their employers the full eco­ nomic pressures which are available to union members in other industries." The defeat of the situs bill also led some in the media to speculate that part of the steam had been taken out of labor's wide-ranging legislative goals for the coming year. However, Federation President George Meany stated that labor's right wing opponents "may have gotten a piece of us the other day, but I can assure you that the only result has been to strengthen our resolve and make us more determined to seek passage of our legislative programs." by the oil companies, he said. Cargo preference legislation passed both Houses of Congress in 1974 but died an unnatural death because of a "massive propaganda campaign" by the oil companies. Moody said, which re­ sulted in a pocket veto by President Ford. He urged the Subcommittee mem­ bers to give the American people a sec­ ond change to receive the "numerous, much-needed benefits" of this legisla­ tion. Mobile Mobile Port Agent Gerry Brown spoke in favor of completion of the Tennessee-Tombigbee 'Waterway at a recent hearing held by the Army Corps of Engineers. The new waterway will run through northern Mississippi and Ala­ bama and will connect Mobile and other ports of the southeastern Gulf Coast with the present 16,000-milc inland navigation system. Congress has authorized the project and appropriated funds for its construction, which has already begun. Great Lakes Inland shipping on the Great Lakes is in full swing now after the annual winter lay-up. The ship-docking tugs of Great Lakes Towing are active in all ports. Work has begun on many dredging projects, including the Cleveland Dike Disposal job of Peter Kiewit and Sons; a Great Lakes Dredge and Dock project in Cleveland; a Luedtke Engineering job in Lorain, Ohio, and a Con­ struction Aggregates Corporation project in Bay City, Mich. ]\atchez. Miss. This historic town on the Mississippi River witnessed another historic event on Apr. 6 when the steamer Delta Queen tied up alongside her newer and larger sister vessel, the Mississippi Queen. This was the first time that the two SlU-contracted overnight steamboats have ever tied up together. For about six hours the crews and passengers of the two boats intermingled, and many ventured ashore to visit the new-restored "Natchez-Under-the-Hill" area, once a hang-out for cutthroats and prostitutes. Finally the Delta Queen continued upriver toward Memphis, and the Mississippi Queen turned around and headed back to New Orleans. Boston There was a lot of excitement in Boston Harbor on April 11 when the Soviet trawler Taras Schevchenco was -brought in by the U.S. Coast Guard. The Russian ship was seized by the Coast Guard for violating the nation's 200-mile fishing limit. The seizure followed numerous warnings that the U.S. intends to enforce the 200-mile law. According to SIU tugmen in the harbor, the Soviet ship was flying the American flag to signify that it was a seized ship. St. Louis Navigation on the Upper Mississippi River above St. Louis resumed this month after the annual winter closing. One of the first boats into St. Paul, Minn., the head of navigation, was the SlU-contracted Floyd Blaske. SIU members working on the pioneer boat reported that the going was not easy, as thick ice clogged the route in many places. I said we had no mops, you said, Fenwick, figure something out!" Seafarers Log �Heatlq uar by SIU Executive Vice President Frank Drozak Within the next few years, Congress will be acting upon a wide range of vital legislative issues dealing with our industry. And the outcome of these issues could very well decide whether or not the U.S. maritime industry will sink or swim in years to come. These issues, to name a few, include: oil cargo preference for U.S. tankers; the route the Alaska natural gas pipeline will take; whether or not to ship surplus Alaskan oil to Japan; the Virgin Islands "loophole" in the Jones Act; the con­ tinuing fight to save the USPHS system; cargo preference for U.S. ships in the carriage of other strategic raw materials, and bilateral agreements with many U.S. trading partners in addition to Russia. The list goes on! But the point is that the outcome of each and every one of these issues will have a significant impact one way or the other on the jobs and job security of the collective SIU membership. And for this reason, I believe that each and every member of the SIU has a responsibility to himself and his Union to try to understand these issues and problems, and then take positive steps in helping the Union solve them. I realize, though, that at any given time during the year, most of our members are out at sea, and therefore out of touch with the day to day happenings in our industry. The Union tries to compensate for this by sending as much educational material as possible to the ships. This: material includes the Seafarers Log, Fact Sheets, the SIU Educational Series, and more. But I believe the most effective educational aid available to our members at sea is the Log. The responsibility, however, for using the Log to its best advantage falls squarely on the shoulders of the ship's chairman and the ship's delegates. And the best time to talk about the issues contained in the Log is at the weekly shipboard union meeting. I strongly urge that at every shipboard meeting, the chairman designate one of the crew to read aloud one or more of the more important articles in the latest issue of the Log you have. Then open the floor to discussion about the article, and simply kick it around by talking about what the issue means to the individual SIU member, to the Union itself, and to the maritime industry as a whole. In every edition of the Log, there are at least 20 important maritime issues written about that can become the focal point for meaningful discussion. Take this edition of the Log for example. There are articles on cargo preference; the Alaska oil "swap" plan with Japan; the U.S.-USSR bilateral trade agreement; the proposed SIU-MC&S merger; the energy crisis; the Coast Guard's low budget for safety at sea; the new pension benefit; the new Galveston USPHS hospital; new contracts on the rivers, and much more. Brothers, these are all extremely important issues that will have a definite impact on our ability to make a living as merchant seamen. If we, collectively as members of the SIU, try to understand the issues and problems that affect all our lives, then we will be in a position to cope with these problen.s. However, if we let these issues pass us by over and over again, there may be no tomorrow for our industry. The SIU is doing its utmost in working for the best interests of the SIU membership. But to be truly successful in our work, the Union needs the complete support of the membership in its political and educational programs. The maritime industry is our lives. We all cat off" the same table, and conse­ quently we will all either survive together or go down the drain together. However, before we can work on our problems we must understand what they are. And then, working together, we can solve them. It's up to us to get the job done, because no one is going to do it for us. I'm confident, though, that we will be extremely successful in whatever we will tackle. Tuna Industry in Jeopardy: 2,500 Cannery Layoffs The future of the U.S. tuna industry, which employs nearly 30,000 Ameri­ cans, is in serious danger of collapse as talks Between the industry and environ­ mentalists to reach accord on the con­ troversial porpoise mortality question broke down this month. In the meantime, the U.S. yellow fin tuna fleet, which is awaiting outcome of the issue, remains laid up in San Diego and San Pedro, while more than 2,500 SIUNA-affiliated cannery workers have been laid off their jobs in San Diego, Terminal Island and Puerto Rico. In addition. Van Camp Cannery in San Diego has cut back to a four-day work week. The canneries rely on the Ameri­ can fleet for 50 percent of their tuna. The canneries face a complete shut down on May 31, when a new regula­ tion, requiring foreign fleets to prove they are fishing by American environ­ mental standards, goes into effect. The foreign fleets, of course, will not be able to prove it, which means no tuna will be coming into the U.S. at all. On Apr. 15, the National Marine and Fisheries Service issued its formal tuna fishing permit to the U.S. fleet which set a quota of 59,050 porpoise of various species that may be taken incidental to tuna fishing. The American Tuna Boat Association rejected the permit as "wholly unwork­ able and unacceptable," 'and filed suit in Federal court asking that the permit be declared invalid. The tuna industry is seeking a porpoise kill quota of ap­ proximately 73,000. Arabs, Mexicans Bidding As the industry and environmental­ ists square off on the porpoise issue, representatives of Arabian oil interests and the Mexican government are in San Die^o making bids on substantial num­ bers of the U.S. tuna fleet's 140 seiners, according to the Tuna Boat Associa­ tion. The Arabs reportedly have oflered $75 million for 26 of the vessels, while the Mexicans have offered to buy a large number of the boats as well as set up joint ownership deals by placing the April, 1977 vessels under a Mexican "flag-of-convenience." In addition, Ecuador, Panama, Costa Rica, Peru, Brazil and the Dominican Republic are offering economic and tax incentives to U.S. vessel owners willing to shift registration of their vessels to those countries while still retaining ownership and control. Manuel Silva, president of the Tuna Boat Association, said, "I've had about all I can take, and if the American Gov­ ernment doesn't want to keep its largest fishing fleet, then I for one am ready to pull out." At Hearings Over Congressional hearings last month, SIUNA Vice President Frank The eight cannery workers, all of Drozak, Steve Edney, president of the them women and employees at the SIUNA - affiliated United Cannery now closed Terminal Island cannery, Workers Union and eight cannery brought the issue home. One said, "we workers testified in favor of rational don't want unemployment or welfare, regulation of the tuna industry so that we want our jobs." the U.S. fleet can remain intact along Another said she and many like her with the jobs of thousands of Ameri­ were heads-of-the-household and "have no other source of income other than cans. Drozak told Congress that "it should our jobs in the cannery." Still another simply asked, "how can be clear that by forcing the U.S. tuna the government be so unfair?" fleet into port, the Marine Mammal Act The hearings, however, seem to have has attained exactly the opposite goal it was designed to achieve by causing a been futile because no one in Congress, virtual absence of regulation of tuna so far, including the California delega­ fishing operations, as the only vessels tion, is willing to push compromise leg­ left at sea are outside the control of the islation in face of tremendous pressure from the environmentalists. Act." Longshoremen End 5-Day Dock Strike A five day strike by the International Longshoreman's Association against seven shipping companies ended April 19, following moves by the companies and Government officials to improve job opportunities for the East and Gulf Coast dockworkers. All seven targets of the strike operate containerships in the North Atlantic be­ tween the U.S. and Europe. They are: Sea-Land, Seatrain and United States Lines, all domestic carriers, and four foreign lines, Dart Container Lines, Hapag-Lloyd Cargo and Container Service, Atlantic Container Lines and the Soviet owned Baltic Line. receive discounts in freight revenue which takes work away from the dockworkers. ILA President Thomas Gleason maintained that his union could not ne­ gotiate another contract until the NLRB clarified its ruling to explain what legal alternative could be found to the outlawed provision. The Labor Department has agreed to work with the NLRB toward that end. Another key element in the strike settlement was a petition filed with the Federal Maritime Commission by the seven struck companies to end the in­ land consolidators' discounts. V.P. Meets With Adium, Dixie The strike focused on a container handling provision in the ILA's con­ tract with the shippers' group, the Council of North Atlantic Shipping Associations (CONASA). This provi­ sion protected dockworkers jobs but was declared illegal by the National Labor Relations Board in December, 1975. Eflorts since then to repeal the decision had failed. The provision had assured the iLA's 35,000 dockworkers from Maine to Texas all stripping or stuffing of con­ solidated containers within 50 miles of a port. Off-pier consolidators presently SIU Executive Vice President Frank Drozak, rigfit, is shown with Merle Adium, left, president of the SIUNA-affiliated Inland Boatmen's Union of the Pacific, and Washington state governor, Ms. Dixie Lee Ray. The three met in the port of Seattle on a proposed plan for a new oil terminal site on Puget Sound. If okayed, the new terminal would be a transshipment point for Alaskan oil. Page 7 �amssBBL ass BB Results of Study Show: The Inoculations Overdone Seamen receive many more immuni­ zation shots and vaccinations than the average traveler, according to several recent studies. Many of these vaccina­ tions are totally unnecessary, they cause discomfort, and in some cases may in­ jure the sailor's health, according to the studies. In one study, done during the second half of 1974, midshipmen from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, N.Y. were sent to sea properly inoculated for most ports of call during their six month voyage. When they re­ turned, a researcher looked over their immunization certificates and found that 17.6 percent of the midshipmen had been given excessive and unneces­ sary shots including smallpox, typhoid, cholera, plague and typhus. In total, 96 needless shots were administered. Giving these vaccinations was "com­ pletely uncalled for and creates a haz­ ard to those receiving them," Paul C. White, Jr., M.D. said in the Kings Point study called, "A Survey of Medical Care in the United States Merchant Marine." Immunization requirements are standardized around the world by the World Health Organization, he ex­ plained, and are quite clear. Although immunization practices have changed in the last 15 years, ignorance of modern advances is no excuse when "smallpox immunizations are repeated within a year and the International Health Cer­ tificate clearly states that it is effective for three years," he said. The study also criticized careless use of typhus vaccine. Typhus vaccine is needed mainly by travelers to certain rural or remote highland areas of East Africa, South America and mountain­ ous areas of Asia. No country requires this vaccination as a condition for entry. At present according to the World Health Organization and the U.S. Pub­ lic Health Service, only three inocula­ tions may be required for international travel: cholera, smallpox and yellow fever. Various countries throughout the world will not let a traveler in without one or more of these. However, there arc many countries that require no vac­ cinations at all unless the traveler comes from an infected area. A Seafarer may end up getting all three shots, however, if his voyage route is uncertain. Other vaccinations such as for plague, typhus, typhoid and poliomye­ litis fall in the category of "recom­ mended". As far as immigration health authorities around the world are con­ cerned, these shots are not mandatory, but if you are visiting an infected area they recommend you get them. Tetanus is classed alone becau.se it is neither required nor recommended, but seamen commonly receive this shot be­ cause they are susceptible to dirty wounds. Late in 1975, Capt. Robert J. Thompson, assistant port agent in New York for the International Organization of Master, Mates and Pilots, began looking into inoculations of the seafar­ ing community. Writing in a recent newspaper issue of the Master Mate and Pilot he reported that "seamen some­ times receive up to five individual inoc­ ulations in one needle, often with no concern for the reaction suffered by the individual." He found that companies insist that crewmembers get shots which no country requires or even recom­ mends for entry. "With the records at hand," he noted, "1 could prove that steamship compa­ nies are callous. I could accuse, though not prove, some medical examiners of being interested only in fees collected for shots." While Dr. Joseph Logue, SIU medi­ cal director, agreed that Capt. Thomp­ son had pointed out a real problem, he noted some other reasons why seamen get more vaccinations than the average traveler. Seafarers visit out of the way ports where sanitation standards arc worse than in the tourist areas, he noted, and steamship companies may want to be covered in case of liability. Another main reason, according to Dr. Logue, is that a Seafarer may lose his inoculation card or have left it home when he is about to ship out. The SIU or company medical staff has no choice but to give him his shots all over again. Aboard some ships, the captain or mate collects the International Health Certifi­ cates for safekeeping, but in the confu­ sion when the ship arrives in port, they forget to give the certificate back to the sailors. To find out what inoculations a tra­ veler requires, the best reference is "Health Information for International Travel, 1976" published by the U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare as a supplement to the "Mor­ bidity and Mortality Weekly Report." This source should be updated with the Blue Sheet, a weekly listing of countries that have areas infected with quarantinable diseases. Lakes Picture Buffalo With the help of a Canadian icebreaker, the SlU-contracted J.A.W. Iglehart opened the 1977 shipping season for the port of Buffalo on Apr. 12, The arrival of the Iglehart (Huron Cement), a bulk cement carrier, made the front page of the Courier Express in that winter-weary city. In the hopes of picking up the Buffalo grain trade again, there is a chance the federal government will be investing some money in the port's grain silos and grain handling equipment—according to local television news. Buffalo was one of the busiest grain ports in the nation before the St. Lawrence Seaway opened, which allowed foreign-flag ships to come in, pick up grain and ship out again. Frankfort Arnold Transit is expected to take out-its first boat Apr. 15 to start the ferry run between St. Ignace and Mackinac Island, Mich. The other six boats will be fit out as the shipping season progresses. As of now, ConRail will operate the Ann Arbor Railway, which includes the car ferry M/V Viking, through Oct. 1. Alpena By mid-April all the Huron Cement carriers were running except the old timer Lewis G. Ilarritnan which is being utilized as a spare silo in Duluth. The season's first load of calcite stone went out from Rogers City, Mich, on the SlU-steamer S'/irrron (Boland and Cornelius) Apr. 11, headed for the U.S. Steel facility in Conneaut, Ohio. The stone shipment is a sure sign of spring, since calcite freezes over in the winter and cannot be loaded. Detroit By the end of April, all the Lakes deep draft vessels will have fitted out. Ore, coal, stone, salt and sand will be crossing the Lakes again, bringing sup­ plies to industrial plants and construction sites along the shore. A new contract for the Great Lakes will be negotiated this summer and the SIU negotiating committee has received a wide variety of proposals from the membership. After putting the proposals together, the committee will be pre­ senting a draft to the shipowners in the near future. The old contract expires July 31, 1977. Notices to open up contract negotiations will be sent to the shipowners during May. As always, the Great Lakes membership will have to ratify the new contracts before they take effect. Recently the U.S. Coast Guard gave the Cleveland fleet of tankers, a nonSIU company, a certificate allowing them to operate their ships without any licensed or unlicensed personnel in the engine room. These will be the first vessels on the Lakes to be certified for unmanned engine rooms. SIU Detroit Port Agent Jack Bluitt said, "we're wondering how far the Coast Guard will go before there is another disaster on the Lakes. The Great Lakes and its tributaries are probably the most congested waters in the world, and we cannot see vessels—especially tankers, running around in these waters with unmanned engine rooms." The SIU also heard that these same vessels will no longer carry wheelsmen. Licensed officers will handle all wheelhouse duties instead, including wheeling the tankers. St. I..awreii4*e Seaway There will be no toll increases on the St. Lawrence Seaway this season, but the question of such increases is sure to come up again. Canadian Transport Minister Otto Lang would like to see an increase in fees in time for the 1978 shipping season. A Worldwide Boycott Of Seagram's Lifted A worldwide and U.S. consumer boy­ cott of the Seagram Co. by the AFLCIO's Retail, Wholesale and Depart­ ment Store Union (RWDSU) and the International Union of Food and Allied Workers Assns., G'^neva, Switzerland has been lifted. "We're trying to make a game of our work, sir!" Page 8 The month-long boycott was started to back RWDSU members of Local 604 of Seagram's Distillery in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada who were locked out of their jobs in February 1975 over a wage dispute. The boycott, the union says, was started when the company began ship­ ping its liquor products into the market area previously supplied from the Brit­ ish Columbia Co. distillery. Recently members of the local rati­ fied a new two-year agreement ending a strike gnd picketing of the distillery that began in June 1975. According to the union, the new contract's total pack­ age translates into a monetary value 56 percent above the wages and fringe benefits prevailing when the lockout started. Seafarers Log �Transfer Expecfed Soon Galveston USPHS Hospital Move Awaits U.S. Funds It's just a matter of time now until the old, deteriorating Galveston USPHS Hospital is moved lock, stock and bar­ rel from its present site to a virtually brand new facility, the Space Center Memorial Hospital, in Nassau Bay, Tex. The Department of Health Educa­ tion and Welfare finally okayed the move late last month after giving in to pressure from the SIU, the HoustonGalveston Health Planning Agency and other concerned community groups sup­ porting the transferral. It was illogical that HEW oppose the move in the first place since it had been determined during public hearings that the move would save the Government literally millions of dollars in capital improvements otherwise necessary for the old Galveston facility. It was shown that improvements needed on the old facility just to meet existing building and other codes would cost $17 million, while the cost of needed replacement construction on present grounds would cost another $18 million, or a total of $35 million in capital improvements. However, a study showed that it would cost the Govern­ ment only $5.4 million to transfer the hospital to the Nassau Bay site, trans- ton, Beaumont and Port Arthur port facilities, as well as the Manned Space­ flight Center and Ellington Air Force Base. In addition, new docking facili­ ties will soon be opening in the Nassau Bay area. Plus for System Above is the Space Center Memorial Hospital in Nassau Bay, Tex. where Sea­ farer patients in the old Galveston USPHS Hospital will soon be transferred. lating into a savings of nearly $30 mil­ with the Galveston facility, although the lion. SIU has suggested it continue to be util­ The Government is also expected to ized by USPHS as an outpatient clinic. save about $900,000 a year in operation The USPHS Hospital's new home in costs for the new facility. Nassau Bay is a four-year old, 130-bed The actual move will begin as soon facility. Empty for about a year, it has as the Ofiice of Management and Budget cost the Federal Housing Authority releases the necessary funds, which is $80,000 per month in mortgage and expected to -be soon. After that, it maintenance costs. should be no more than two or three In contrast to the old site, the new months before the job is completed. facility is more centrally located to areas It is undecided what will be done of main patient loads, including Hous­ " On top of the medical and other bene­ fits the new facility will provide USPHS beneficiaries in the Houston area, the fact that HEW approved the move indi­ cates that the agency may be recogniz­ ing that the centuries-old USPHS sys­ tem is here to stay. For years, HEW had been trying its best to close the eight remaining USPHS Hospitals outright and transfer their operations to existing community facili­ ties. The SIU, with the aid of a number of Congressman, in particular Rep. Jack Murphy (D-N.Y.), has consistently thwarted HEW's efforts in this regard. Taking recent events into considera­ tion, it seems that when the move to Nassau Bay is completed and USPHS beneficiaries are receiving care at the new facility, the USPHS system as a whole may be enjoying its most secure position in many years. Section 203 of S. 9 would amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act of 1953 to require use of United Slates flag ships and extend coastwise trade re­ quirements—including use of U.S. flag support vessels—to devices permanently or temporarily attached to the seabed to explore, develop or produce resources. MARITIME AUTHORIZATION The House Merchant Marine Subcommitlce has reported out H.R. 4963 to authorize funds for fiscal year 1978 for maritime programs. Included in the bill is $135 million for construction, reconstruction, and reconditioning of ships and $372,109,000 for operating differential subsidy. Hearings began in the Senate Merchant Marine and Tourism Subcommittee on maritime authorization Apr. 7. WAR RISK INSURANCE CARGO PREFERENCE AND TANKER SAFETY Nine bills have been introduced in the 95th Congress to allocate a percentage of oil cargo to U.S. ships. Although 51 percent of U.S. oil is imported, only four percent is carried on American owned and operated ships. Chairman John Murphy (D-N.Y.) of the House Merchant Marine and Fish­ eries Committee made a strong statement of commitment to cargo preference at the opening of hearings on his bill and several others. He said a viable U.S. maritime capability is essential to national security and our economic wellbeing, and "the decline of the U.S. flag merchant fleet must be arrested by a strong cargo policy which embodies a form of cargo equity." In the Senate, a bill introduced by Senator Magnuson combines cargo prefer­ ence with tanker safety. In introducing his bill, Magnuson stated that by in­ creasing the share of oil cargoes carried by U.S. vessels "we can be assured that oil tankers are manned and operated in a manner which best protects the marine environment." He concludes that if we rely on foreign vessels, we are at the mercy of substandard crews and equipment. Secretary of Transportation Brock Adams, Elliott Richardson, Ambassadorat-Large to the Law of the Sea Conference, and Patsy Mink, Asst. Sec. Desig­ nate to the State Department, have testified for the Administration before the Senate Committee and they supported the idea of increased tanker safety stand­ ards, stressing the importance of approaching tanker safety from an interna­ tional perspective. Hearings are continuing in both houses. OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF Hearings are continuing in the House and Senate committees on identical bills to regulate oil and gas development on the outer continental shelf. Congressman Murphy, Chairman of the Select Committee on the Outer Continental Shelf, said in his opening statement that he had reintroduced the conference report of the DCS Lands Act Amendment of 1976 as the new bill, H.R. 1614. Senator Henry Jackson (D-Wash.) has introduced an identical bill S. 9. Both committees promised prompt action. April, 1977 The Maritime Administration has announced that it is reinstating the war risk insurance program for U.S.-flag ships only. American-owned, foreign-registered ships which were previously covered will be excluded pending new regulations governing their eligibility. About 75 percent of the foreign-registered ships will be permanently ex­ cluded. The eligibility of a vessel will be based on age, safety and crew and will be determined on an individual basis. The war risk insurance program expired in September 1975 and was ex­ tended by Congress for three years instead of the five-year period which has been traditional. SPAD is the union's separate .segregated political fund. It .solicits and accepts only voluntary contributions. It engages in political activities and makes con­ tributions to candidates. A ineniber may voluntarily contribute as he sees fit or make no contribution without fear of reprisal. Seafarers are urged to contribute to SPAD. It is the way to have your voice heard and to keep your union effective in the fight for legislation to protect the security of every Seafarer and his family. A copy of our report is filed with the Federal Election Commission and is available for purchase from the Federal Election Commission, Washington, DC. Pages ii �In Jacksonville, Fla. Trustees Meeting^ Port Agents Conference Held Ma Bell will tell you to do it by phone, and Western Union might say the telegram's the thing. But if you really want to know what's going on in your industry in other parts of the coun­ try, the best advice is to go there and find out for yourself. It was with this in mind that the SIU initiated a new program of holding its Houston SIU Representative and Union trustee Joe Sacco goes over his paperwork. bi-monthly Trustee meetings at differ­ ent SIU halls instead of the traditional meeting places in New York or the Lundeberg School in Piney Point, Md. The SIU also added a new dimension to these gatherings with the establish­ ment of a two-day port agents' confer­ ence to be held immediately after the Trustees' confab. The Trustees, both Union and man­ agement officials from around the coun­ try, are the overseers of the SIU's eight multiemployer Plans — the Seafarer Welfare, Pension and Vacation Plans, the Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Pen­ sion Plan, the Seafarers Hiring Hall Fund, the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship and the United Industrial Workers Welfare and Pension Plans. The Trustees' main function is to en­ sure that SIU members are receiving the proper benefits under the Plans. They also review trust fund investments; ap­ prove special requests for benefits, and review the work and operation of the Plan's administrative staff. At their most recent meeting, the Trustees ap­ proved an important new benefit for those eligible for the Early Normal Pen­ sion (see related story in this issue of the Log). Better Communication The first double conference—trus­ tees followed by port agents—was held Irv Saunders, Dunbar and Sullivan Dredging Co, trustee, reads a report. At the Port Agents Conference in Jacksonville is SIU President Paul Hall (right) and Executive Vice President Frank Drozak. SIU Headquarters Representative Edward X. Mooney (center) makes a point at the Port Agents Conference as Baltimore's Agent Ben Wilson (left) and Seattle's Agent Harvey Mesford look on. Page 10 in the friendly atmosphere of the SIU hall in New Orleans, and the second was held last month at the brand new Union hall in Jacksonville, Fla. Even­ tually, these meetings will reach ports on the East and West Coasts, the in­ land waters and the Great Lakes. The goal of these meetings is to fos­ ter better communications among the Union's leadership by providing a regu­ lar forum for the discussion of maritime issues and the problems facing the Union and the industry. It also gives the leadership the opportunity to meet with some of the local Union members and focus on the specific problems of that area. SIU Executive Vice President Frank Drozak, who is also a Union trustee for the Seafarers Welfare and Pension Plans, Hiring Hall Fund and the Harry Lundeberg School, put the new con­ cept into its proper perspective. He said, "the SIU is a very widespread or­ ganization with extremely mobile mem­ bers, who might visit 10 or 20 ports annually in the U.S. alone. So if there's a problem in New York, it's not just New York's problem, it's really every­ one's concern." He added, "if our membership is to continue to receive the best representa­ tion possible, I believe that every SIU official must know the issues and prob­ lems within the Union no matter what they are or where they exist. I believe these conferences will go a long way in bringing about better, more open com­ munications in alLareas of the Union." Drozak concluded, "this will make us a tighter knit organization better able to provide for the needs of all SIU mem­ bers whether they be deepsea, Lakes or inland waters seamen," Making a point at the Port Agents Conference is New Orleans' Agent Buck Stephens. Harry Slayton is UIW trustee of the Seatrain Ship­ building Corp. Jack Bluitt (right) Detroit agent, speaks to. SIU Headquarters Representative Fred Farnen (center) while San Francisco's agent, Steve Troy listens at the conference. Seafarers Log �Seafarers Pension Plan Adds New Benefit The Trustees of the Seafarers Pen­ sion Plan have added a new and im­ portant benefit for eligible particpants who qualify for the Early Normal Pension Benefit. The new benefit is called the Early Normal Pension Supplement. Eligibility for the Early Normal Pension Benefit, which is available only to seamen (Deep Sea-Lakes) requires that the applicant be at least 55 years of age and have 7,300 days of service. The employee must also have at least 90 days of service in the calendar year preceding the date of his application. The Early Normal Pension Bene­ fit is $350 monthly. However, if the eligible participant continues his em­ ployment after becoming eligible for the Early Normal Pension Benefit, he will receive an additional $15.00 a month for each 365 days of service until he reaches a maximum of $455 a month. Under the new benefit, the Early Normal Pension Supplement, those Seafarers who are eligible for the Early Normal Pension Benefit, and who thereafter continue to work at least an additional 730 days, will be eligible to receive the Early Normal Pension Supplement. The Supple­ ment is in addition to the increase to his pension benefit earned by work­ ing the additional 730 days after reaching age 55 and having 7,300 days of service. This pension supplement will be a lump sum payment equal to 12 times the participant's monthly pension benefit which shall be paid during the month of January in the calendar year following the date the partic­ ipant begins receiving the Early Normal Pension Benefit. In satisfying the service require­ ment of the additional 730 days, time when the participant is tem­ porarily disabled and receiving Sick­ ness and Accident Benefits or Main­ tenance and Cure or Hospital Benefits shall not be counted. Only seatime (actual employment time) will be counted. Also, to be eligible for the Pension Supplement, the participant must have 90 days of seatime after January 1,1977. Normal Pension Supplement Benefit shall not be paid. It should also be noted: The Early Normal Pension Supplement is a one time lump sum payment to the eligi­ ble pensioner and is to be paid to the pension during the month of January of the calendar year immediately fol­ lowing the calendar year in which the application of the pensioner for the Early Normal Pension is made. This Pension Supplement lump-sum payment shall not be paid to any other person except the pensioner. If an eligible employee should die prior to applying for his Early Normal Pension Benefit, the lump-sum Early If an employee is at least 55 years of age and has credit for 7,300 days of service, he is eligible for the Early Normal Pension Benefit of $350 a month. If such eligible employee continues his employment (Deep Sea-Great Lakes) and receives credit for an additional 730 days of service, he is entitled to two increases, an ad­ ditional $30 a month pension benefit, as the Early Normal Pension Supple­ ment equal to 12 times his monthly pension benefit. Therefore, in addition to his monthly benefit of $380 he will re­ ceive a lump-sum. one time payment of 12 times $380 .= $4,560. Of course, if he continues his employ­ ment and receives additional service credit his monthly pension benefit will increase by $15 a month for each additional 365 days of service up to a maximum of $455. His Early Normal Pension Supplement will likewise increase, as shown in Chart I. CHART I 7,300 7,300 7,300 7,300 .7,300 7,300 Monthly Pension Benefit Supplement Day of service plus 730 days of service—$380.00 Days of service plus 1,095 days of service— 395.00 Days of service plus 1,460 days of service— 410.00 Days of service plus 1,825 days of service— 425.00 Days of service plus 2,190 days of service— 440.00 Days of service plus 2,555 days of service— 455.00 $4,560 lump-sum 4,740 lump-sum 4,920 lump-sum 5,100 lump-sum 5,280 lump-sum 5,460 lump-sum HOW THE EARLY NORMAL PENSION SUPPLEMENT WORKS: Hall Deplores Coast Guard's Low Budget Bid for Safety at Sea Despite an admitted lack of "re­ sources," the Coast Guard has failed to ask for a budget big enough to en­ force safety regulations at sea, SIU President Paul Hall protested in a let­ ter to Rep. Mario Biaggi (D-N.Y.), chairman of the House Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Navigation. The Coast Guard's inadequate budget request for 1978 is another reason why subcommittee hearings should be held to investigate the Coast Guard's prac­ tices, Hall said in his letter of Mar. 30. The SIU requested these hearings al­ most a year ago, backed by evidence of the Coast Guard's "continuing failure" to carry out its responsibility, under law, for safety of life at sea. In April 1976, the Union complained that nothing was being done to enforce the three-watch statute, which was en­ acted to prevent hazards on long voy­ ages caused by seamen working exces­ sive overtime. The Coast Guard blamed lack of "resources" for its failure to en­ force this statute, but it never requested additional funds to solve the problem, Hall pointed out. No action on the three-watch statute is only one example of the Coast Guard's lack of concern for merchant seamen. Hall listed many other long­ standing safety issues which the Coast Guard has been content to ignore. Not Set Health Standards It has not set overall safety and health standards for vessels under its jurisdic­ tion which it proposed in August 1975. Nor has it attempted to gather any spe­ cific information to determine what these standards should prevent, such as the effect of excessive overtime on crew performance, morale and health. Regular inspections of lifeboat equip­ ment on Great Lakes vessels have also not been conducted. Hall said. More­ over, the Coast Guard has not taken any action to protect the safety of sea­ men on offshore oil drilling rigs. "We believe the Coast Guard has been deficient in the discharge of these and other of its statutory responsibili­ ties," Hall maintained. "Its 1978 budget request, however, reflects no apparent changes." U.S.-Soviet Sign Bilateral Grain Shipping Treaty U.S. and Soviet officials have finally put their John Hancocks on a new bi­ lateral grain shipping agreement for 1977. The agreement includes a plan to make up an estimated 1.2 million tons of grain due U.S.-flag vessels under 1975 and 1976 agreements but not al­ located to them. In all, U.S.-ffag tankers could be carrying as much as 3.3 million metric tons of grain to Russia this year with the combined total of the usual one- third share and the make-up tonnage. The Russians have also agreed to pay a freight rate of $16.47 per ton, up from $16 a ton, the rate set in December 1975. The additional 47 cents is sup­ posed to compensate U.S.-ffag lines for lost revenue from previous share short­ ages. The terms of the new agreement arc essentially the same as in all the bilat­ eral agreements between the two nations since 1972. U.S.-flagships are guaran­ teed one-third of all grain cargoes mov­ ing to Russia with one-third each reserved for Russian and third-flag carriers. The formal signing of the new agree­ ment took place in Washington, D.C. after nearly a year of negotiations there and in London and Moscow. Robert J. Blackwcll, assistant secretary of com­ merce for maritime affairs was chief negotiator for the U.S. Tug C. R. Hoyden Is Launched in Gulf The SlU-contracted G. & H Towing Company of Houston has launched the brand new tug C. R. Hayden. The 3200 hp. ship-docking tug will operate in the Houston-Galveston area. The Hayden is the second new boat which G & H has brought out this year, and two more identical 3200 hp. tugs are currently being built by Todd Ship­ yards. In addition, the company is plan­ ning a further building program, the details of which are still uncertain. G & H Towing is just one of the SIU's rapidly growing inland com­ panies, which provide more Jobs and greater job security for SIU inland boat­ men. April, 1977 BAL 80 HOUST JAC^r^ilLE Ndf YOR Page 11 �IP Rail Cor Ferry Chief Wowatam Will Continue to Run The SlU-contracted Chief Wawatam railroad car ferry will continue to run —at least for awhile—now that the Michigan Highway Commission has GREAT LAKES authorized $400,000 for needed re­ pairs. Since 1911, the hand-fired, coal burning steam vessel has been shuttling rail cars across the Straits of Mackinac from St. Ignace on the Upper Michigan Peninsula to Mackinaw City on the Michigan mainland. The car ferry links vital rail lines between the two points. In accepting recommendation by the Michigan Department of State High­ ways and, Transportation that repairs be made, Peter B. Fletcher, the high­ way commission chairman, said the continued operation of the only rail link between Michigan's two peninsulas "must be attempted as part of our gen­ eral transportation program." He added, however, "We must continue to experiment, to explore, to try other modes of transportation." The U.S. Coast Guard recently com­ pleted an inspection of the Chief Wa­ watam at the request of the Michigan Department of State Highways and Transportation and indicated it would cost a minimum of $750,000 to bring the vessel up to 1976 standards. The highway commission will ask the Coast Guard to authorize continued operation of the ferry until another vessel can be found to replace it. Alternatives to the accepted proposal were abandonment of the service, con­ version to a tug-barge operation, or in­ terrupting the service for drydock ex­ amination and repair of the ferry. In February the Chief Wawatam re­ ceived a temporary reprieve from plans to convert her to a barge when the Michigan Highway Commission split 2-2 in a vote on the proposal. Attempts to replace the Chief Wawatam failed in the past, however, when winter ice blocked passage for tug-barge combi­ nations and other boats. Community Very Active The local community was extremely active during the past few months writ­ ing letters and organizing to keep the Chief Wawatam railroad car ferry in operation. The ferry is owned by the Mackinac Transportation Co. and is assigned un­ der Interstate Commerce Commission service order to the highway commis­ sion. It is operated for the commission by the Straits Car Ferry Service Corp. Labor-Management Croup Commend Carter on Economics The following statement was released by the Labor-Management Group, an informal, private group comprised of eight labor leaders and eight business executives, following their April 18 meeting in Washington, D.C.: "The Labor-Management Group, which George Meany and Reginald Jones co-chair, is pleased to cooperate with the President, as he announced on April 15, on a broad range df economic policy questions. These include "objec­ tives for our economy, for job creation and inflation reduction, to help work out approaches to achieve these objec­ tives and to monitor the result on a continuing basis." The Group expects that the President and his advisors will continue to solicit views on these ques­ tions from a wide range of other private sources. The Group met on April 18 with Secretary Blumenthal, Chairman of the Economic Policy Group of the Administration, and Secretary Mar­ shall. "The Group commends the Presi­ dent for the main themes of his State­ ment on Inflation; There are indeed "no magic solutions in the battle against inflation"; and "making progress in dealing with this problem has to be a long-term task." The President has well avoided the course of controls and guideposts which has proved counter­ productive. "This Labor-Management Group, comprised of eight labor leaders and eight business executives, is an informal private extension of formal committees that has met together over the past four years. We have come to have a mutual respect for the roles and positions of each other in our concerns with eco­ nomic policies and the future of our country. The Group has been ably as­ sisted by st.nfT resources drawn from the constituent organizations working on particular issues. "The Group docs not always agree, but it docs always engage in candid and vigorous discussions on issues it elects to place on its agenda; it seeks practical approaches to hard questions, and it has often been able to reach a consensus on issues of domestic and international concern vital to workers, business en­ terprise and to the American people as a whole. We have been currently work­ ing on job creation and measures to deal with unemployment and energy policy. "The labor and management mem­ bers do not have the authority to com­ mit their constituencies on any pro­ posed course of action. They are in a position, however, to seek to persuade and convince their respective communi­ ties of the wisdom of policies they ad­ vocate together. "When the Group has reached a full meeting of minds, ordinarily it makes them public so that all may see and comment upon these views and sug­ gestions. "American labor and management New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Detroit Houston New Orleans Mobile San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Piney Point San Juan Columbus Chicago Port Arthur Buffalo St. Louis Cleveland Jersey City Page 12 Date May 2 May 3 May 4 May 5 May 5 May 6 May 9 May 10 May II May 12 May 16 May 20 May 14 May 5 May 21 May 10 May 10 May 11 May 13 May 12 May 9 President Martin J. Ward; Auto Work­ ers President Leonard Woodcock, and Steelworkers President 1. W. Abel. Management people include. Ste­ phen Bechtel, Bechtel Corp.; John D. Harper, Aluminum Co. of America; Reginald Jones, General Electric; R. Heath Larry, U.S. Steel; Thomas Mur­ phy, General Motors; Rawleigh Warner, Mobil Oil; Arthur Wood, Sears, Roebuck, and Walter Wriston, First National City Bank. Coordinator of the committee is former Labor Secretary John T. Dunlop. Joe 'Axe' Still Remembers Old Days on the River Retired Boatmen Joe "Axe" Rauch, left, talks over old tirnes with one-time boatmate of his, SIU Vice-President Lindsey Williams in the New Orleans Union hall. Rauch worked the rivers for 50 years before retiring in 1973. MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS' SCHEDULE Port are uniquely dedicated to private enter­ prise, to a free labor movement and to collective bargaining. They share a re­ sponsibility together to the American public for their performance which continues beyond any one Administra­ tion. It is these concerns which bind us together." Among the labor leaders in the Group are: AFL-CIO President George Meany; AFL-CIO Secretary Treasurer Lane Kirkland; SIU Presi­ dent Paul Hall; Clothing Workers Pres­ ident Murray Finley; Teamsters Presi­ dent Frank Fitzsimmons; Plumbers Deep Sea Lakes, Inland Waters 2:30 p,m 2:30 p.m 2:30 p.m 9:30 a.m 2:00 p.m 2:30 p.m 2:30 p.m 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 10:30 a.m. 2:30 p.m. — — — — 2:30 p.m. — — UIW 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. — — 7:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. Retired SIU Inland Boatman Joe Rauch recently visited the New Orleans Hall to discuss old times with a former boat mate, SIU Vice-President Lindsey Williams. Brother Rauch and Brother Williams decked together back in the early 30's on Coyle Line boats running between New Orleans and Houston. Joe "Axe", as he is known to friends, retired in 1973 after 52 years working on tugs and towboats. He remembers when navigational improvements on the waterways were minimal. He recalls, for instance, "the Houston Ship Channel was once so narrow that two ships couldn't pass each other—one would have to pull over and berth." Brother Rauch started out as a deck­ hand in New Orleans harbor in 1921. ByQl932 he was licensed as 1st Class Pilot, and he worked in the wheelhouse for another 41 years, mostly for the SlU-contracted Coyle Lines and Cres­ cent Towing and Salvage Company. Brother Rauch is especially apprecia­ tive of his SIU pension, because he re­ members the days when a tug or towboat deckhand made $41 a month, be­ fore there were any unions on the rivers and harbors. He remembers the first boatmen's union, the old Marine Allied Workers Division, an SIU affiliate which later became the Inland Boatmen's Union. The IBU, of course, merged last year with the SIU. Joe "Axe" manages to remain very active in his retirement. He lives with his wife Juanita in Algiers, across the river from New Orleans. When he isn't tending his sizeable vegetable garden, he is usually painting and fixing up his house. He also is an active member of the American Legion. Despite how busy he is, Brother Rauch just can't stay away from the tugs completely. He works a fews hours a week as a security guard at the Cres­ cent Towing and Salvage dock. "My whole salary goes to bingo," admits Joe with a chuckle. Seafarers Log �Subsidy Programs Mean More Ships, Jobs MARAD: Sparks Shipbuilding, Cargo, Ports This is the tenth in a series of articles which the Seafarers Log is publishing to explain how various organizations affect the jobs and job se­ curity of Seafarers. More ships mean more jobs. No one knows this simple fact better than Seafarers. But not all Sea­ farers realize that the power to .spark U.S. ship­ building rests within what they might dismiss as just another Government agency. The U.S. Maritime AdminJ.stration, part of the Department of Commerce, is far from a remote or vague bureaucracy. It is the Government agency charged with the major responsibility for all as­ pects of U.S. maritime policy. Dedicated to maintaining a strong American merchant marine, MARAD touches the lives of Seafarers and all maritime workers. It does so in the biggest way through its subsidy programs which offset low-cost foreign competi­ tion by providing millions of Federal dollars to strengthen the U.S. licet. The.se programs, created by the historic Merchant Marine Act of 1936 and bolstered by the Merchant Marine Act in 1970, contribute a large .share of the cost of building, refurbishing and operating certain U.S.-llagships. To be eligible for a construction subsidy, a ves­ sel must be built in the U.S., owned by an Ameri­ can citizen, manned by an American crew and operated under the U.S. flag. Many of the new SlU-contracted ships such as the SS Sam Houston (Waterman), Golden En­ deavor (Aeron Marine) and the 225,000-dwt tanker Wdliamsburgh (Tyler Tanker) were built under subsidies granted by MARAD. Building and reconditioning U.S.-flagships is also made easier by MARAD's financing guaran­ tees and capital construction fund agreements which allow shipowners to raise the large amounts Port development is another part of the mari­ time industry influenced by MARAD's wide reach. The agency works with individual ports in re­ gional planning programs and offers various tech­ nical and promotional assistance to encourage the most efficient means of moving the nation's cargo. Planning for the future is an es.sential part of MARAD's job. Its extensive research and devel­ opment programs have led to innovative shipping technology, in port and at sea, which insure the competitivene.ss of the U.S. fleet. Just last year, MARAD unveiled a $12-million computerized simulator—the most .sophisticated of its kind in the world—which can reproduce navigational sit­ uations and ultimately help prevent marine acci­ dents. of money needed to modernize their fleets. Help.s Find Cargo But building the ships is only half the battle. MARAD also plays an active role in finding cargo for U.S. vessels in domestic and foreign markets. The first major bilateral shipping pact between the U.S. and a foreign nation—the U.S.-U.S.S.R. Shipping Agreement of 1972—was made possible through MARAD's efforts, in the past the Soviet Union did not live up to its commitment to trans­ port one-third of its grain shipments on U.S. flag­ ships, but MARAD's recent perserverance won compensation in higher shipping rates and assur­ ance that more U.S.-flagships would now be used in trade between the two nations. The chief U.S. negotiator in the talks was Maritime Administra­ tor Robert Blackwell. The simulator was presented to the public on the grounds of the U.S. Merchant Marine Acad­ emy in Kings Point, N.Y., another area of MARAD's responsibility for the nation's maritime future. Young men and women tire trained to be­ come merchant marine officers at the academy and many take specialized maritime courses at other regional institutions operated by the agency. Sea­ farers receive an important part of their training at the firefighting school in Earle, N.J., which is also run by MARAD together with the Military Sealift Command. Headquartered in Washington, D.C. the agency has Eastern, Central and Western regional offices in New York, New Orleans and San Francisco. A new Great Lakes region was established in 1975 in Cleveland, Ohio. From the ships to the cargo to the crews, all links in the chain of U.S. maritime activity are strengthened by MARAD. An aprial view of the Golden Dolphin (Aeron Marine) gliding through the ice-filled waters of Staten island Narrows this past winter. The 91,849-dwt tanker is one of the many SlU-contracted vessels built under MARAD's subsidy program. Inset shows MARAD's chief. Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Maritime Affairs Bob Blackwell as he addressed the 1973 SlUNA Convention in Washington, D.C. April, 1977 Page 13 �Rash of Disasters Highlights the Tragic At the end of 1976, a rash of disas­ ters caused by flag of convenience ships brought the issue of these runaway ves­ sels to the public eye. But the problem of ships registered in such countries as Liberia, Panama and Honduras is not new. We have attempted in the article below to give you some history, statis­ tics and solutions to the often tragic problem of flag of convenience ships. Panlibhonco, runaway, or flag of con­ venience, whatever you call one of these fleets it translates into low wages, cutrate operating costs, poor safety rec­ ords, convenient tax dodges and high profits for operators. In 1939 Panama had 722 ships flying its flag and Liberia didn't even have one. By 1965, 4,255 ships were registered in Panama, and Liberia suddenly had a fleet that boasted 18,404 ships. In 1973, reports listed Liberia as the world's largest merchant fleet with 49,824 ships, and Panama had 9,414 vessels. Today, according to a report of the International Union of Marine Insur­ ance, registers of convenience such as Liberia, Singapore, Panama, Cyprus, Honduras, Lebanon and Somalia com­ prise 23 percent of the world's merchant fleet. The reason for this phenomenal growth is easily understood—owners can reap higher profits from their in­ vestments by escaping the taxes of their home country and by hiring crewmen who they pay as little as $25 a month. Another large saving is offered to flag of convenience operators by the lax safety standards and inadequate safety inspections of most convenience regis­ try countries, for, as an International Union of Marine Insurance report points out, "if an owner wishes to put to sea an ill found, undermanned and wornout ship, a flag of convenience is probably his best vehicle for doing so." Prone to Accidents Reporting that flag of convenience ship loss ratios "were three times as high as those of Organization for Eco­ nomic Cooperation and Development (OECD) countries in terms of tonnage and four times in terms of numbers of ships," a new OECD report offers fur­ ther proof of the runaway's poor safety record, pointing out that these fleets account for 37 percent of all ships lost and 39 percent of all tonnage lost. (OECD countries include the U.S., Japan, Turkey and most of the nonCommunist European nations.) The OECD report went on to say that flag of convenience ships "generally are more likely than ships of OECD or the world as a whole to be lost by wreck and foundering, the types of loss most closely associated with inadequacies of ships and personnel." Even if the flag of convenience state has safety standards on its books, most ships under its flag will probably never visit its ports, making safety inspection and enforcement of the regulations im­ possible. Liberian regulations call for the in­ spection of ships registered under its flag once every year. Yet when the Sovereign Edith, an 8,000-ton ship fly­ ing the Liberian flag, was loading a cargo of coke in Tyne, England, an in­ spection by Lloyd's revealed 40 faults in her safety equipment and ITF repre­ sentatives discovered that some of her oflicers did not hold proper Liberian tickets, 95 percent of the crew did not know how to put on life belts and most Broken in two at night, the 600-foot flag-of-convenience tanker, the ST Irene's Challenger, Is still afloat on Jan. 18 200 miles southeast of Midway Is. in the Pacific. Later the sections drifted a mile apart and her crew of 31 was picked up by a freighter. did not know how to launch a lifeboat. In 1970 the Liberian tanker Arrow ran aground in the fog as it approached Port Hawkesbury in Nova Scotia, dumping 10,000 tons of oil into Chedabucto Bay. When a three-man com­ mission of inquiry appointed by the Canadian Government investigated the accident, they found that the tanker had been "operating with almost none of its navigation equipment serviceable." The Arrow's radar and echo sounder were not functioning and the gyro com­ pass had a permanent error of three de­ grees west. The third officer, the officer on watch when the ship ran aground, had no license and the commission said none of the crew had any navigational skills except the master, "and there are even doubts about his ability." "We are well aware of the fact," the cominission's report concluded, "thai no form of transportation can be 100 percent safe but from tbc record avail­ able to us the standard of operation of the world's tanker fleets, particularly those under flags of convenience, is so appalling and so far from the kind of safety which science, engineering and technology can bring to tliose who care, that the people of the world should de­ mand immediate action." It is not only the old, poorly main­ tained and unsafe ships flying flags of convenience that i '•e endangering the world's shipping 1; cs. Many flag of convenience ships especially those owned by large An.-iiCan oil compa­ nies, are among the ! rgest and most modern in the world. ^ et in an attempt to cut corners wherever possible, many of these ships are manned with the smallest crews possible, drawn from the cheapest, and all too often most un­ skilled, labor pools of the world. Where traditional flag countries strictly enforce minimum crew sizes and qualifications for their ships, most flag of convenience countries have only vague rules subject to wide interpreta­ tion by operators. Somalia, for example, simply requires that a vessel have a sufficient number of officers and crew to ensure safe navi­ gation. And even where a flag of convenience country does specify minimum quali­ fications for officers, these regulations are impossible to enforce as few runa­ way ships ever call on ports in their countries of registry. This lack of regulation or supervision allows flag of convenience operators to cut manning costs even further by em­ ploying fewer fully qualified officers. Two of the largest ship collisions in maritime history involved flag of con­ venience officers who either held no license or later had their license sus­ pended or revoked for misconduct. In October of 1970 two Liberian-flag supertankers, the 77,600 dwt Pacific Glory and the 100,000 dwt Allegro ran into each other off the Isle of Wight, killing 14 crewmembers. The Allegro's officer on watch at the time of the col­ lision, the third officer, had no license and two of her engineers were also un­ licensed, as were two engineers aboard the Pacific Glory. 33 Men Killed Then in August of 1972 a collision between even larger supertankers occurred in the Indian Ocean. The American-owned 95,000 dwt Oswego Guardian and the 100,600 dwt Texanita were both flying the Liberian flag when they collided in a dense fog, kill­ ing 33 men. At the time of the collision both ships were traveling at full speed through the fog and although both had observed the other on radar, only the Texanita, wait­ ing until the other ship was only four miles away, made any attempt to plot the course of the approaching Oswego Guardian. Immediately after the accident, the master of the Guardian ordered his ship Late last year in fair weather, the prow of the 13,192-ton Panamanian freighter SS Cesira sliced into the port stern of another Panamanian ship, the 10,108ton SS Sapphire spilling fuel oil into Yokohama Harbor. No one was hurt. Page 14 Seafarers Log £1^ �Problem of Flag-of-Convenience Ships flag of convenience fleets. "; ;:^!'s, »• - •;, M-'^. • Aground off Nantucket, Mass. on Dec. 17, the Liberian oil tanker S7 Argo Me/-c/7ar7f is battered by waves on her listing starboard side as building seas awash her aft deck. away from the scene without even at­ tempting to pick up survivors. As a result of investigations into this massive collision, the Texanita's cap­ tain had his license suspended for 18 months and the master of the Oswego Guardian had his revoked. What's being done about these flags of convenience? Within this country efforts to reverse the trend of American companies trans­ ferring their ships to runaway flags are slowly beginning to gain strength. The most recent disasters caused by flag of convenience ships off America's shores have given those efforts new impetus. Currently, hearings are being held in the Congress to see how further tanker disasters off the U.S. can be avoided. The National Maritime Council, an organization composed of Government, labor and maritime industry represen­ tatives, is also helping to reestablish American industry and public interest in the U.S.-flag merchant fleet through its programs. These programs include films, speeches and literature describing the long history of U.S.-flag shipping, as well as dinners and seminars to ac­ quaint American shippers with the economic benefits and guarantees a strong U.S.-flag merchant marine can provide for our country. But the real key to the flag of con­ venience problem lies in legislation, both national and international. Right now the Jones Act protects our merchant marine in the domestic trades from the cut-rate runaways. Cargo Preference Needed This act must be protected against the constant attacks of foreign-flag op­ erators and new legislation which would reserve a fair share of American cargo for U.S.-flag ships must be enacted if the runaway fleets and the problems they generate are to be eliminated. With their poor safety records and their exploitative use of manpower drawn from the world's poorest coun­ tries, the flag of convenience fleets are also an international problem. The International Transport Work- April, 1977 ers' Federation (ITF), an independent international labor organization, has been one of the most consistent and loudest critics of the flag of convenience fleets. In the past, the ITF has fought to establish world minimum pay scales for sailors and to make flag of convenience operators responsible for providing de­ cent safety and humane working condi­ tions aboard their vessels. The ITF and its member unions, which includes the SIU, also support flag of convenience crews in wage or condition disputes and provide aid for crews stranded when these operators abandon ships they consider no longer profitable. Among the ITF's latest activities is an attempt to force Cyprus to investi­ gate the disappearance of the Cretan Star, a Cyprus-flag 30,000 dwt tanker that was lost with its entire crew last July. In calling for the investigation, ITF President Charles Blyth said, "We are sick and tired of these flag of conven­ ience ships disappearing. We must try to get some sense of responsibility into these people who run these ships." The Intergovernmental Maritime Consultative Organization (IMCO) is another world body working to alleviate the problems of flag of convenience fleets, attempting to set minimum safety and training standards for all merchant vessels. Part of the United Nations, IMCO and its Maritime Safety Committee are composed of representatives from all U.N. member countries and are respon­ sible for formulating international treaties regulating manning, training and other minimum safety standards for all maritime nations. As most nations with legitimate mer­ chant fleets already enforce strict safety and training standards, IMCO's regu­ lations are aimed at flag of convenience operators who, in search of higher prof­ its, have switched to these registries to escape regulation. The International Labor Organiza­ tion (ILO), another U.N. body, is also interested in curbing the substandard health and safety conditions fostered by Minimum Standards Just recently the ILO adopted a pro­ posal for world-wide minimum stand­ ards for merchant ships which set up standards for manning and work loads, shipboard living conditions, safety con­ ditions, vacation pay and crewmember competency. Under this proposal, which is clearly aimed at upgrading conditions on flag of convenience ships, vessels could be inspected for health and safety hazards to the crew in any port of call and port officials would have the right to take action to correct conditions on any ships which arc "clearly hazardous to safety and health." If this ILO proposal is ratified by at least 10 countries with a total share of 25 percent of world shipping gross ton­ nage. it will cover all merchant vessels including those flying runaway flags. The SlU participates in the ILO, IMCO and ITF, just as it takes an ac­ tive role in the NMC and in working for American legislation to protect the U.S. merchant marine, in the belief that all opportunities must be taken to curb the flag of convenience fleets and their abuses—both direct and indirect—of the world's seafarers and the world's environment. The Case Is Clear The case against runaway flag fleets is clear—their safety record is appall­ ing, their exploitation of workers is notorious. These fleets include some of the oldest and most unseaworthy vessels, manned by small, often untrained, crews working for exploitative wages and in terrible conditions. Not only do they threaten the health and safety of their crews, but as the record shows, they endanger the safety of all merchant vessels and the environ­ ment of the oceans and shorelines as they travel throughout the world in ever increasing numbers. On a less dramatic, but none the less dangerous, level, they drain off Ameri­ can dollars and jobs, while placing their owners beyond the reach of any en­ forceable law and making it impossible to hold them to their responsibilities to seafarers, to world safety and to Amer­ ica's national security. And all in the name of higher profits for their operators. The bow of the runaway tanker ST Sansinena protrudes from the waters of Los Angeles Harbor on Dec. 18 after an explosion pnd fire destroyed and sank the 810-foot vessels's aft and midsections. ' Page 15 �JNLAND - WATERS SlU member Richard Mesker pours some morning coffee for passenger in the Delta Queen's restaurant. Passengers had high praise for service they re­ ceived from SlU crew. SlU deckhand Chris Osborne helps tie up riverboat Delta Queen to bank in Natchez, Miss. Deckhand Tim Miller was up with the roosters this morning as he soogies deck after overnight rainfall. SIU Crew Makes It a Good Voyage for Passengers on the Delta Queen On a recent cruise of the SlU-contracted steamer Delta Queen from New Orleans to Mem­ phis, many passengers could be overheard mak­ ing a lot of favorable comments about the boat's crew. One woman summed the situation up well: "What a beautiful old boat and a delightful young crew." The 51-year-old Delta Queen, which is on the National Register of Historic Places, is indeed one of the oldest of the SlU's contracted vessels. And her crew includes some of the SlU's young­ est (and in some cases prettiest) members. The SlU represents the Delta Queens deckhands, cooks, stewards, utility men, bartenders, waiters, bus boys, maids, porters, oilers, and firemen. The Delta Queen s bull was fabricated in Scot­ land and shipped to Stockton, Calif, for final assembly in 1926, when she began operating overnight trips between Sacramento and San Francisco. During World War 11 the U.S. Navy used the Delta Queen to ferry troops and wounded in San Francisco Bay. After the War the boat was purchased by Greene Line Steamers of Cincinnati, which later became the Delta Queen Steamboat Company. She was painstakingly disassembled and crated, then towed across 5,000 miles of open sea down the Pacific Coast, through the Panama Canal, and up the Gulf of Mexico to New Orleans, from which point she traveled under her own power. For almost 30 years the Delta Queen has been plying our inland waterways, providing passeng­ ers with a taste of "steamboating," as the experi­ ence was called in the 19th century. Steamboating Page 16 is an elegant adventure. And the Delta Queen's elegance depends not only on her brass and cry­ stal and fresh flowers, but also on the courtesy and efficiency of her SlU crew. The adventurous part of steamboating fortu­ nately no longer includes dealing with such items as chamber pots, l>ut exciting and unexpected events still have a way of occurring on the river. Such an event was this month's historic meeting between the Delta Queen and her newer and larger sister vessel, the SlU-tontracted Missis­ sippi Queen. While the Delta Queen carries 192 passengers and a crew of 75, the Mississippi Queen carries 385 passengers and 125 crew members. The Mississippi Queen, truly "the biggest steamboat that ever was afloat," as she is billed by the com­ pany, was built last year at Jeffboat in Jeffersonville, Ind. at a cost of $30 million. The Mississippi Queen is currently operating between New Orleans and Natchez, Miss., where the two sisterboats tied up together this month for the first time. It was a gala occasion, with passen­ gers and crewmembers from the two boats inter­ mingling excitedly. Many ventured ashore to the bars in the "Natchez-Under-the-Hill" district, once a notorious hangout for thieves, cutthroats, and prostitutes. At midnight the two boats parted, the Delta Queen steaming upriver toward Memphis and the Mississippi Queen turning around for her return trip to New Orleans. Thus ended the first meeting of the only two overnight passenger steamboats operating in our country. Since the passage of the Safety at Sea Law in 1966, the Delta Queen has been operating under a series of Congressional waivers, the latest of which expires in 1983. The boat's hull is of steel, hut her superstructure is wooden, and thus in violation of the 1966 law, which v;as never really intended to cover riverboats. Legislative efforts are underway to exempt the Delta Queen per­ manently from the Safety at Sea Law. The new Mississippi Queen conforms to the Safety at Sea Law and contains no wood except for two grand pianos, the only wood which the Coast Guard would allow. The Mississippi Queen'ji future is thus secure. The Delta Queen s future must be guaranteed, too, for she offers a unique historic experience which should not be ..allowed to pass away. Seafarers Log �If you want a clean engine room, a good time, or a good meal, you might want to visit the following people on the Delta Queen. They are, respectively, and from left to right: Glenn Fugate, wiper; Bill Webster, the bartender, and Mary Schoen, salad girl. fNLAND -v Deckhand. Ms Rusty Harmening, blows whistle for all aboard. Rusty is proud of the fact she can work the deck "as good as any of the men." I. The grand old riverboat Delta Queen approaches Natchez, Miss, You rnight say 1st Cook, Karl Shivers,, is the happiest guy in the galley as he flashes a characteristic smile. April. 1977 Ann Dotson, a maid on the riverboat, has a pleasant smile for everyone. Deckhand John "Cheyenne" Hess gives brass stairs a once over with coat of polish. Page 17 �rV-'lJ i. a Overseas Alice Committee Mobile Patrolman Tom Glidewell (seated left) with Deck Delegate G. L. Winslow at his side after a payoff on Mar. 16 aboard the SS Overseas Alice (Maritime Overseas) is with some of the crew and the Ship's Committee of (standing I. to r.): Engine Delegate and Pumpman Brad Bradshaw; Chief Cook Jake Longfellow, steward delegate; ABs Mark Patterson and Jim Gibson, and Recertified Bosun J. R. Thompson, ship's chairman. Robert E. Lee Committee SlU Partolman Teddy Babkowski (left) sits down with the Ship's Committee of the SS Robert E. Lee (Waterman) of (I. to r.); Steward Delegate Raphael Ascione; Chief Steward Willy Broggs, secretary-reporter;-Deck Delegate E. Clarke, Jr., and Recertified Bosun Alfred Hanstvedt, ship's chairman. Payoff took place at Brooklyn, N.Y.'s Pier 7. Erna Elizabeth Committee Humacao Committee In the port of Baltimore on Mar. 11, the Ship's Committee of the SS Erna Elizabeth (Hudson Waterways) await payoff of the vessel. They are standing (I. to r.): Recertified Bosun Ballard Browning, ship's chairman; Baker Fernando Urias, steward delegate; Chief Steward Sigmund Rothchild, secretary-re­ porter, and seated (I. to r.) Deck Delegate Burton Cwen, and Engine Delegate Edward Krcha. Here's the Ship's Committee of the SS Humacao (Puerto Rico Marine) of (I. to r.): Educational Director Juan Reyes; Steward Delegate B. Baa; Deck Dele­ gate R. Mason; Engine Delegate R. C. D'Anglo, and Recertified Bosun Johan­ nes C. Sorel, ship's chairman, at a payoff in Port Elizabeth, N.J. Monticello Victory Committee Overseas Aleutian Committee Seated with the Ship's Committee of the SS Monticello Victory (Victory Car­ riers) is Chief Pumpman John McClelland, educational director and (I. to r.): Wiper Alton Hickman; Recertified Bosun Beverly Dunn, ship's chairman; En­ gine Utility Willard Grayson, engine delegate; Steward Delegate William "Groucho" Saltarez, and Chief Steward Stanley A. Freeman, secretary-re­ porter. Payoff took place on Mar. 16 at the Exxon Refinery, Bayonne, N.J. Ai a payoff at Long Island Sound's Port Jefferson, N.Y. is the Ship's Committee of the SS Overseas Aleutian (Maritime Overseas) of (1. to r.): Chief Steward Floyd Mitchell, Jr., secretary-reporter; Chief Cook Peter V. Hammel, steward delegate; Rece;tified Bosun Raymond Lavoine, ship's chairman, and Deck Delegate Herbert Thrower. Page 18 Seafarers Log �Son of Inland Boatman Ex-SIU Scholarship Winner Wants to Serve Society Now that he is studying law, former SIU scholarship winner Peter Bakarich, Jr. is looking forward to taking an active role in international issues such as en­ vironmental affairs and human rights. Many current legal questions in the headlines, such as the question of when a person is really dead and how much life support should be given to a person who is dying, are right up his alley. For several years, Bakarich, whose father is an SIU Boatman, studied theol­ ogy, which deals with problems of ethics and religion in a changing world. A theologian tries to come up with solu­ tions to new problems that will fit a religious framework. He began his academic career at Seton Hall University in South Orange, N.J. after winning the SIU four-year scholarship in 1965. In 1967 he re­ ceived another award from the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. and between the two grants he was able to move to Washington and study philosophy full time. "The SIU scholarship is set up in a teriflic way," he said. "You can use it anywhere and it is very generous. Of all the grants students had at Seton Hall, the Seafarers' had the highest dollar amount." The cosmopolitan atmosphere of Peter Bakarich, Jr. Washington suited young Bakarich just fine. "There were more universities around, more cultural events and li­ braries," he noted. In 1970, he received a masters degree from Catholic University of America through a special honors program. Then he went to Germany to study theology and religion, thinking that eventually he might like to become a priest. Because of his academic abilities, Bakarich was admitted to a special pro­ gram in theology at the University of Tuebingen in Germany where he did research on a Dutch theologian who was part of a reform movement in the Church. His excellent diploma-thesis Carson C/>/, Nev. Right at the end of last month, the LOG received a fraternal letter from Seafarer Rafael A. Rios of San Pedro, Calif, in which he makes a moving, direct appeal to his Union brothers for help to aid those less fortunate than they are. His letter reads: "This is an appeal to all of my shipmates past, present and future, and to whom it may concern. For the past month, while 1 am between ships, 1 have worked with retarded children at Eagle Valley Home for Children. The fine personnel there are doing a wonderful job and making many self-sacrifices due to the fact that they are in dire need of financial assistance. "How well I remember when we wOuld take up a tarpaulin muster for local orphanages as we were sailing into foreign ports. You were always more than generous. "Please open your heart one more time for a worthy cause. If you are ever in Carson City, Nev., you are always welcome. Send donations directly to: Eagle Valley Home for Children, Route 1, Box 755, Carson City, Nev. 89701." Murmansk, U.S.S.R. Another letter received from Mike Bickel, Route 1, Lenzburg, 111. 62255, appeals to Seafarers and others who may have sailed on the infamous Mur­ mansk run in World War II for information: "I am a graduate student in history at Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville. 111., presently working on my masters thesis. I am researching the condi­ tions of the North Russian ports during the Lend-Lease convoys of World War II. "I would like to contact some of the seamen who have participated on some of these convoys. I would like to be able to obtain firsthand information from these individuals regarding their experiences." USNS Shoshone On the way to a port of call in Turkey last month. Chief Steward B. E. Fletcher of the SlU-contracted USNS Shoshone (Hudson Waterways).wrote: "Early this year we refueled the Navy oiler Kalamazoo 300 miles from Rota, Spain. We received [the following] letter of commendation for a job well done from Rear Adm. S. H. Moore from Washington, D.C. " 'USNS Shoshone master, officers and crew have again demonstrated their proficiency in consol operations at sea with units of the fleet operating forces. Your timely consol aided the Kalamazoo and saved her precious loading time during her scheduled in-chop into the 6th Fleet. Your skill and planning car­ ried out the evolution that demonstrates the merchant marine's support of our nation's naval forces in time of need. Well done.' " April, 1977 was made part of the department's li­ brary. A high point of his trip to Europe was when his father. Brother Peter Bak­ arich, Sr. who works in New Jersey, came over to visit in 1974. Together they toured Europe and went to Yugo­ slavia to the town where his grandpar­ ents were born and raised. They re­ turned on the last voyage of the SS France which was Brother Bakarich, Sr.'s first cross-ocean voyage after a lifetime working on tugs. Once home again, young Bakarich worked as a deacon-intern in a local church, visiting the sick and working with senior citizens. He also worked as a salesman and consultant in a religious book store. But when he looked at possibilities for the future, he realized there were not many job opportunities for teaching theology. While he enjoyed helping people—which drew him to the Church —at the same time, he missed the in­ tellectual stimulation of academic study. Then he decided that as a lawyer he could combine everything he loved: in­ tellectual challenge, working with peo­ ple, and serving society. He is in his first year at Rutgers University Law School. SS Stonewall Jackson In a letter from eighth grade history pupil F. J. "Flip" Donoghue of Pinellas Park (Fla.) Middle School, he wrote: "I thought you might be interested in knowing that our students keep close to the crew of one of the ships that keeps in touch with your Seafarers Log. We also get copies of your paper monthly. "Our Social Studies classes, approximately 500 students, have an Adopt-AShip Plan Club which has been in being since September 1973. We have been most fortunate to start with Master L. O. Warren of the Overseas Joyce to Master F. D. Smith, the present captain of the SS Stonewall Jackson which makes port calls throughout the Near and Far East. "Nearly 500 8th graders at Pinellas Park Middle School have a merchant ship, SS Stonewall Jackson to call their very own. The students, sponsored by the history teachers at PPMS, are part of the nationwide Adopt-A-Ship Pro­ gram. The students maintain contact with the ship through letters sent every five to six weeks. "In reply, Capt. Smith's long and interesting letters are filled with informa­ tion concerning life at sea, the ship's quarters, cargoes, foreign ports and customs, trade, weather and geography. "I want to thank you for your monthly copies of your paper." A total of 317 U.S. merchant flag ships and their crews in the current school year have been "adopted" by fifth to eighth graders in most of the 50 states in the 40-year-old program sponsored by the Propeller Club of the U.S. Other countries also have this plan. When Capt. Warren skippered the ST Overseas Vivian he wrote to eighth graders at the school and even made a special vacation visit there near St. Petersburg to see the display of 10 foot by 20 foot maps chartering the ship's route to Nigeria. His letters bearing foreign stamps helped to enlarge the stamp * collections of 25 students. SS Wacosfa From the SS Wacosta (Sea-Land) Chief Steward Ivan Buckley reports: "On arrival in one of the Italian ports, Livorno (Leghorn) the captain informed us that there was a brother crewmember from the SS Afoundria (Sea-Land) hospitalized there and needed a certain type of blood. "Due to the system of our clinic which states your blood type on each individ­ ual clinic card, in a very short time we were able to identify who had the blood type required by the hospital. Fortunately, when the donors got to the hospital, they were told that the hospital had received the required blood locally. "Last but not least, some of the brothers with other blood types also volun­ teered to give blood in case the hospital could exchange same for the type needed. A vote of thanks to the volunteers and our SIU Clinic for the system. "Our sympathy to the brothers who had to endure the harsh winter. We read about it. The weather over here has been fine or almost, to date." Page 19 �• •-' • " t.-»l«.'.V..:%S i\ .-i |k,5!iT''~-/ijSs>a H#!*'4 •••< 'r-.'vi»Lf " -:' • • '•": ' "fs t'"!v-/.'5.'l>''-x«^i' / 1/ - • \Ji.-- r.-i- III. >s:-. J! i'tl!". rf.'.'fc.v: W., P .^?S "ciS-r- .a" 'f- •p!^i:: -v;: -W '• : ' • ••• T.E WS^' "Wm ac^ i„P*scott SC0^\'^onn »up jonn T. '• •- I4i • /-i?.:. ^ ;, • r-^ -j Here's a to her proud name. '<.?S;45s». "'Ja-' •_• -j.;^ •-'it' ni-tiu..': ,i-:i*-Ai /^* t, .:.yt--n4KV,, ,• •--4!4; ••...:% 4 • r-''-'v-'-v^2 After A Long Cold Winter The Whistles Of Springtime Sound Again on Great Lakes km The eady thaw was welcome on^m board and reunion time began in the Great Lakes this year after the^^m ship^s galleys around the Lakes, most severeminter in anyone's mem- ' . Many Seafarers saifon the same ship ory. By the end of December, most ^ yearmafter year and when these ships were laid up and winter navi- m "homesteaders" get together, they gation was cancelled^ have a winter's worth of tales to tell. Never had steam whistles and ' Back in the SIU halls, officials horns sounded so good ^ tb^ h ' •i4ii. m» murm wr..n «.«.». ,.^.,^mtthedeasy^<^tera^ this March' wlien eh^ne 'dfews re turned id the deep draft vessels /<!. fe- checking seniority few md notifying fit them out for the seasim run. mA?dcmbers to retifrn to their ships. SIU "aft" crews began work first',, "n -'"^K^The best thing about fitout, aclining up Jhe boiiers arid, fixing thM: cording m inoSt Seafarers, is the first pumps while the cooks and porters s pay check. And ifdr next best thing kept chow m the table. Conveyor^ ' is finishing the fitout and starting the men and gatemen checked, out the shipping season again. By the end of belts and motors on the self-unloadt B m-' April, all the SIU freighters should ers. \ be sailing with their cargoes of coal, Finally the deck crews came on'^ fr bre, salt, stone, sand and grain. Svi.' %. •1 >•, . • ..• .. 'T , 1\ A fE r v. iHm Gateman Saleh Muthana clears debris from the deck of the Buffalo (formerly the Diamond Alkali) as the steamer pre­ pares for a new season with a brand new name. t y Aboard the John J. Boland, Conveyorman Mickey McFee checks out the control panel of the self-unloader. LI Htlt: ses^^'-SKs;;:; • •f'tibt \ •• ll Lll s. 1^/ . T all -r> How to keep one's head during an emergency is something that can be learned during a lifeboat drill—even though — — • one member of the John T. Hutchinson's crew seems to AB-Watchman Dick Lovaas, left, makes a turn for the better One of the newest sights on the Great Lakes is the SlU-contracted Paul Thayer (Pringle While standing a gangway watch, AB Walter Przewozniak have lost his. Actually, it's only a blast of steam from the as he and OS John Watson oil the vent caps of the John T. Transit). The Thayer, which is having her cargo holds enlarged at the American Shipbuild- points out the way to visitors on board the John J. Boland ing Co.'s yard in Toledo. Ohio, is scheduled to sail sometime in May. in Toledo. Hutchinson's ballast tanks. engine room blocking the camera's eye. -ri_ i-. • ^ ruc The Detroit Edison undergoes a facelifting as Seafarers get her ready for another season of carrying coal to and from many Great Lake s ports. Page 21 •xki: i:......... ^.1,... :E-. �'Swap' Plan Would Increase Oil Imports President Carter's new energy pro­ gram may prove to be the same old story of sacrifice for the American people and business as usual for the big oil companies. The deciding fac­ tor could be his position on whether or not to export Alaskan oil. Carter said a lot that had to be said in his recent talks to the nation. But he will contradict all of it if he decides to follow the oil companies' proposal to send our much needed Alaskan oil to Japan. The West Coast can't use all of the oil that will eventually ilow through the Alaskan pipeline, but rather than transport the surplus on U.S.-flag ships to the oil hungry Eastern states, the oil companies want to swap it for Japan's supply from the Middle East. From where we stand, this looks like a good way to feed, not U.S. energy needs, but foreign-flag ship­ ping and oil company profits. America's oil should go to Ameri­ can markets. And the safest, most efficient way of getting it there is on U.S.-flag tankers. But the issue is not just jobs for U.S. seamen. One of the major principles of Carter's energy program is to "re­ duce our vulnerability to potentially devastating embargoes" by, among other things, developing a "strategic petroleum reserve." This is why Con­ gress passed legislation to build the Alaska pipeline in the first place— to reduce America's dependence on foreign oil, not increase it. After years of hard won efforts to create an assured domestic oil sup­ ply, we can't afford to swap it for the interests of multinational companies that care little for America's energy independence. Carter sounds like he means what he says in his tough approach to solving the nation's serious energy problems. He can prove it now by rejecting this dangerous trade-off of our oil resources. Hall:5olve Energy Crisis, But Not by Losing Jobs What does the American worker have to do with planning a national en­ ergy policy? Everything. "In the final analysis it's the Ameri­ can worker who will make or break our efforts to achieve security," SIU Presi­ dent Paul Hall said in his speech before the Time, Inc. Energy Conference on Apr. 7 held in Williamsburg, Va. Speaking also as a vice president of the AFL-CIO, Hall presented the Fed­ eration's stand for American energy independence and explained the crucial role of labor in achieving it. He addres­ sed about 100 leaders who gathered at the two-day conference from Govern­ ment, industry, environmentalist groups and other associations involved in or­ ganizing the nation's energy plans. Conserving energy and developing new domestic supplies are essential policies of the future, Hall said, but their price must not be the jobs of American workers. "If the Government threatens or is perceived to threaten the livelihood of millions of Americans and their families by less than carefully implemented en­ ergy policies, it will build in an obstacle that will slow its efforts to achieve the energy goals we all want." The change from one fuel to another, as the new polieies take effect, can take place without economic disaster for the worker. Hall said, if the Government provides a smooth transition period to minimize loss of jobs. Moreover, developing the new sources of energy, such as offshore oil and gas, nuclear energy and increased use of our large coal reserves, will create new in­ dustries and new jobs—jobs which must go to American workers, Hall stressed. "At the very beginning we must stop being so benelicient to other nations by allowing them to share the growth of our energy industry. If we seek en­ ergy independence, let us also become equally self reliant in the skills to pro­ duce the equipment that makes energy and moves it to the final user." Energy independence also means more Government control of private industry. Hall said. This means: • Continued regulation of oil and gas prices; • Taking oil imports out of the hands of private companies, and • Divesture, that is, forcing the big oil cdmpanies to give up their con­ trol of related phases of oil mar­ keting or competing fuels. "I for one believe that our energy in­ dustry in this country may be too fat to get down to the hard task of making this nation more energy self-sufficient," Hall remarked. Developing enough energy to meet the nation's needs is one of the most serious problems facing America, Hall said. "The time is long past for com­ placency and inaction." 'That oil's for you, turkey!' THE CHARLES W MORGAN to the HISTORIC PRESERVATION Thanks Aleutian Developer Crew I would like to express my appreciation and thanks to the crew of the Aleutian Developer for their kind donation when my wife passed away. It was very helpful. Fraternally, Jfohn L. Buckley Seattle, Wash. April, 1977 Official Publication of ttie Seafarers International Union of North America, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO life Need Your Latest Address Vol. 39, No. 4 Executive Board Paul Hall The SIU needs your latest address so that we can maintain an up-to-date mailing list and can be sure that important correspondence gets to you at your home. So please fill out the address form below and mail it to SIU Welfare Plan,275 - 20th St., Brooklyn. N.Y, 11215. Soc. S«c.No, SIU ' .... ' President Frank Drozak Joe DiGiorgio Executive Vice President Sec'retary-T reasurer Earl Shepard Lindsey Williams Paul Drozak Vice President Vice President Vice President Cal Tanner Vice President SEAPABWISjfcURO ILABOR PRESSi Marietta Homayonpour 389 Editor-in-Chief James Gannon Print Last Name ' . First Name Print Number and Street . Dateof 9irth ... y ' City ..,. Mo? ' ^ 'Middle Tnitial State Zip Code i Managing Editor Ray Bourdius Ruth Shereff Assistant Editor Marcia Reiss Assistant Editor Assistant Editor Frank Cianciotti Dennis Lundv Chief Photographer Associate Photographer Marie Kosciusko George J. Vana Administrative Assistant Production/Art Director Published'monthly by Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Gulf. Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. Tel. 499-6600. Second class postage paid at Brooklyn, N.Y. Page 22 Segfarers Log �BORINQUEN (Puerto Rico Marine Operating), February 20—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Calixto Gonzalez; Educational Director Pantoja Jaime; Engine Delegate George Malinowski; Deck Delegate Franciso Salmiento; Steward Delegate Peter Siems. $75 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Chairman held a discussion on the Washington Activities Report and the Oil Imports Bill contained in the Seafarers Log. A vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. Next port in Puerto Rico. ZAPATA ROVER (Zapata Bulk Transport), February 6 — Chairman, Recertified Bosun J. R. Colson; Secre­ tary J. Pitetta; Educational Director R. C. Salley; Steward Delegate M. Cooper. No disputed OT. Chairman advised crewmembers on new wage contract and asked all men to do their best to keep this ship in good condition. Discussed the advantages of Piney Point and upgrading yourself. The crew thinks that the video movies on board ship are a great idea and should be put on all ships. I SHOSHONE (Hudson Waterways), February 6 — Chairman, Recertified Bosun A. E. Weaver; Secretary B. Fletcher; Educational Director M. R. Williams; Deck Delegate J. Wilson; En­ gine Delegate E. Cruz, Jr.; Steward Delegate D. Reynolds. Some disputed OT in deck department. A letter was received from Executive Vice President Frank Drozak in reply to a motion made in the Dec. 5 meeting. On Jan. 25, 1977 we refueled the Navy oiler Kalamazoo 300 miles from Rota, Spain and received a letter of commendation for a job well done from Rear Admiral S. H. Moore. He commended the Sho­ shone, officers and crew for their dem­ onstration of the continued Merchant Marine support of our nation's Naval forces. A hearty vote of thanks was given to the steward department for the wonderful Bar-B-Ques that the crew has been having on the stern of the ship. Next port, Gaeta, Italy. SS DELTA PARAGUAY (Delta Steamship), February 20—Chairman, Recertified Bosun R. D. Schwarz; Sec­ retary W. J. Miles; Educational Direc­ tor F. W. Chavers; Engine Delegate Joseph T. Ryan. $15 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Chairman advised the steward department of the School in Piney Point and held a long discussion on same. A vote of thanks to the stew­ ard department for good service. Ob­ served one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port, Lagos. MOHAWK (Ogden Marine), Febru­ ary 27—Chairman, Recertified Bosun E. Allen; Secretary A. H. Reasko; Edu­ cational Director Kirk; Deck Delegate Nick Swokla. $59 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck department. Chair­ man reported that one man was hos­ pitalized in Djakarta, Indonesia. Dis­ cussed the importance of donating to SPAD. Requested all delegates in each department to have a complete repair list made up. A vote of thanks was given to all crewmembers for keeping the messhall clean at all times. Ob­ served one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port Houston, Tex. AMERICAN EXPLORER (Hudson Waterways), February 21—Chairman, Recertified Bosun D. D. Fleming; Sec­ retary D. G. Chafin; Educational Di­ rector Jerry L. Boyce; Deck Delegate Donald Hood; Steward Delegate Henry Armstrong. Some disputed OT in deck department. Chairman asked all mem­ bers to look before walking into pas­ sageways as some painting will be done before payoff. Also discussed (he im­ portance of donating to SPAD. Ad­ vised all crewmembers to read the Sea­ farers Log and to read it well so you will know what is going on in the Union. Observed one minute of silence in me­ mory of our departed brothers. Next port, Beaufort, N.C. INGER (Reynolds Metal), February 27—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Hans Lee; Secretary Duke Hall; Educational Director Theodore Martinez; Engine Delegate A. Herbert. $9 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Chairman discussed the importance of active participation in all Union activities and the impor­ tance of being aware of your rights under the Constitution and other bene­ fits. When the time arises, it was noted, everyone should get out and vote on pertinent issues. Educational Director advised everyone to get a firefighting certificate and a lifeboat certificate, since it won't be long before they will be re­ quired by the Coast Guard in order to sign on a ship. Also noted that upgrad­ ing is available at Piney Point and everyone should take advantage of it for a better job and more pay. The latest issue of the Seafarers Log was read and discussed at the meeting. The Seafarers Log and books after they are read should be returned to the crew recreation room for all to enjoy. Ob­ served one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port, Longview. OGDEN WABASH (Ogden Marine), February 27—Chairman, Recertified Bosun J. Delgado; Educational Direc­ tor A. Ratkovick. No disputed OT. Chairman held a discussion on the points of interest in the Seafarers Log. Also explained about the Alcoholic Re­ habilitation Center. Noted the impor­ tance of donating to SPAD. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. CHARLESTON (Sea-Land Service), February 27—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Jan Beye; Secretary W. Seltzer; Educational Director Charles W. Welsh. $7 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Patrolman to see Chief Mate about a safety gangway at the Port of Houston since this gangway is unsafe. Next port, Elizabeth. bigesr^of PANAMA (Sea-Land Service), Feb­ ruary 6—Chairman, Recertified Bosun T. Chilinski; Secretary J. E. Higgins; Educational Director Bradshaw; Stew­ ard Delegate H. Martin. Some disputed OT in deck and engine department. A donation of $76 was given to Carlos Bonilla due to the death of his father. It was really appreciated to see so many Brothers turn out in time of need. A vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. WACOSTA (Sea-Land Service), February 27—Chairman, Recertified Bosun W. Fei!: Secretary 1. Buckley; Deck Delegate James Thompson; En­ gine Delegate Oliver N. Myers. $32 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Report to the Seafarers Log: "On arrival in one of the Italian ports, Livorno, the Captain informed us that there was a brother crewmember from the Afoiindria who was hospitalized there and needed a certain type of blood. Due to the system of our clinic stating your blood type on each individual clinic card, in a very short time we were able to identify who has the blood type required by the hos­ pital. Fortunately, when the donors got to the hospital, they were told that the hospital had received the required blood locally. Last but not least, some of the brothers with other blood types also volunteered to give blood in case the hospital could exchange same for the type needed. A vote of thanks to the volunteers and our SID clinic for the system." April, 1977 Official ship's minutes were also received from the following vessels. SEA-LAND McLEAN SEA-LAND PRODUCER COASTAL CALIFORNIA VIRGO SEA-LAND CONSUMER WORTH SEA-LAND RESOURCE PONCE MAYAGUEZ HOUSTON JOSEPH HEWES SEA-LAND SAN JUAN AMERICAN HERITAGE PUERTO RICO JEFF DAVIS SUSQUEHANNA ALEUTIAN DEVELOPER SEA-LAND TRADE OVERSEAS NATALIE FORT HOSKINS GALVESTON JOHN TYLER BALTIMORE ELIZABETHPORT ERNA ELIZABETH THOMAS LYNCH SEA-LAND GALLOWAY MONTPELIER VICTORY JACKSONVILLE ZAPATA COURIER SEA-LAND VENTURE CANTIGNY COVE COMMUNICATOR OVERSEAS VIVIAN DELTA ARGENTINA DELTA URUGUAY GOLDEN DOLPHIN GEORGE WALTON BRADFORD ISLAND TAMPA ST. LOUIS ALLEGIANCE SEA-LAND COMMERCE MONTICELLO ViC IORY DEL SOL EAGLE VOYAGER MAUMEE TRANSCOLUMBIA SEA-LAND ECONOMY (Sea-Lnnd Service), February 27—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun L. V. Myrex; Secretary L. Nicholas; Educational Director H. Duhadaway; Deck Delegate D. J. Yannuzzi; Engine Delegate R. J. Thompkin; Steward Delegate H. Jones, Jr. Chairman brought to the attention of all crewmembers the highlights of the Seafarers Log which was most informa­ tive relating to the present and future situation of the maritime industry. Also, the tax information was appreciated by all. Secretary's report gave an honor­ able mention for our Vice President, Frank Drozak who is always prompt in answering the rank and file from our shipboard meetings. From the Secre­ tary's point of view, this acknowledge­ ment makes the meetings more interest­ ing to all crewmembers. Educational Director reintroduced a reprint on the supplement of the Alcoholic Seminar and was very praiseworthy in the head­ way that has been made in this en­ deavor in such a short time. $10 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Next port, Rotterdam. MOUNT EXPLORER (Mount Ship­ ping), February 27—Chairman, Ted Densmorc; Secretary A. Salem; Educa­ tional Director Robert Tims; Deck Del­ egate F. R. Scharz; Engine Delegate T. W. Finch; Steward Delegate Y. Mc­ Millan. No disputed OT. Secretary ad­ vised all crewmembers to read the Sea­ farers Log and to pass it around to your shipmates when you are finished with it. A vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. Next port, Texas City. SEA-LAND MARKET (Sea-Land Service), February 28—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun W. Nash; Deck Dele­ gate V. Genco; Engine Delegate C. C. Hall; Steward Delegate F. Rogers. No disputed OT. Chairman noted his ap­ preciation for the cooperation of each delegate in helping to make a smooth voyage. Suggested that we always think safety as it can save our lives. Also dis­ cussed the importance of donating to SPAD. Chairman advised all crewmem­ bers to upgrade themselves. Also those that need help should look into the Al­ coholic Rehabilitation Program. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port, Portsmouth. LONG BEACH (Sea-Land Service), February 21—Chairman, Recertified Bosun T. Price; Secretary M. Costello; Educational Director S. Green. Some disputed OT in engine department. Re­ port to the Seafarers Log: "The Bosun was taken to the Marine Ho.spital upon arrival in New Jersey complaiiiing of a chest pain. As it was late Friday and the Captain or crew did not know that the Bosun would be hospitalized, could not and did not have time to get a replace­ ment for the Bosun, therefore, we sailed short of a Bosun." The crewmembers would like to send the Bosun a get-well telegram. OGDEN WILLAMETTE (Ogden Marine Transport), February 5 — Chairman, Recertified Bosun E. K. Bryan; Secretary E. Kelly; Educational Director H. Meredith; Deck Delegate B. Anding; Engine Delegate L. Cam­ pos; Steward Delegate 1. Gray. No dis­ puted OT. Chairman held a discussion on the Seafarers Alcoholic Rehabilita­ tion program and advised everyone about how successful it is proving to be. Discussed that seamen should realize that alcoholism is a disease and can be treated. Noted the importance of donat­ ing to SPAD. Page 23 �V-.:. DEEP SEA ' i ^ i •' ~ '^'.c .. V' . ,-4»-'• ••••:: ^•''•.•'yyyyyy-/ ^ '<yy'y. . .ly, E >•' •' •» • '• y: y":' .^•••...^••'n'.'V:'". • '/./ '*' " i' •••••>;v.:: ' -y-t^v Longshoreman secure lines to the Sea-Land Finance as she arrives in Oakland after a run to the Far East. Third Cook Fred Arafleia (r.) serves up a corn beef sandwich on rye with chips while Chief Stew­ ard Ahlee King watches. S-L Finance, Beaver State Pay Off on rri he month of January proved to X be a busy one on the West Coast, as the cameras of the Seafarers Log recorded some of the activities there. First of all, the Sea-Land Finance returned from Yokohama for a pay­ off in the Port of Oakland on Jan. 13, The huge containership is one of several SL-7's in the Sea-Land fleet. The F/wrf«c^, nearly 1,000 feet in length and capable of carrying 1,096 40-foot containers, is among the most efficient ships in the world. With a fop speed of 33 knots the Sea-Land Finance and her sisterships hold quick turn-around records over both North Atlantic and West Coast to Far East trade routes. The payoff was ably bandied by San Francisco Pa­ trolman Robbie Robinson. Across the Bay Bridge, in San Francisco's USPHS Hospital, an SIU Representative visited some of tbe Union's members wbo are currently on tbe disabled list. All were glad to receive tbeir Union ben­ efits and were bappy tbat tbe vital USPHS Hospital System is still avail­ able to tbem. sunny Soutbem California, tbe ST Beaver State (Westchester Marine) paid off in El Segundo near Los Angeles. Tbe San Clemente B class tanker, sistersbip to tbe SlU-contracted ST Worth, bad just returned from Dumai, Indonesia carrying 25 million gallons of petroleum. West Coast Patrolman Pat Marinelli was on band to conduct tbe payoff on Jan. 15, and so tbree busy days in California were completed. Day CMED Brian Yelland takes ah oil sample to give to U.S. Customs offi­ cers before the ST Beaver State pays off in El Segundo, Calif. ^ The Supertanker Beaver State seems to be dwarfed by a passing sailboat, as they both fade to silhouettes in the Southern California sunset. AB's Frank Smith (I.) and Flerb Greene secure the jacob's ladder for crewmembers of the Beaver State who will be going ashore. Page 24 -V SIU Patrolman Pat Marinelli (r.) goes over some of the finer points of preparing Beef Wellington with the Beaver State's Steward/Cook Welden C. Wallace in the ship's galley. Cne of the West Coast's most famous landmarks is the beautiful Golden Gate Bridge which spans the bay from San Francisco to Marin County. This photo was taken facing the fab­ ulous City of San Francisco. Seafarers Log �Crewmembers of the Sea-Land Finance gathered in the messhall for a ship­ board meeting before payoff. Patrolman Trevor "Robbie" Robinson (seated) is all smiles as he collects quarterly dues and SPAD donations from crew of the S-L Finance. Lining up behind him are the ship's committee of (I. tor r.): Educational Director Dewey Carruthers; Chairman Jim Pulliam; Engine Delegate Dan Armitstead, and Steward Delegate Chuck Carlson. West Coast; USPHS Hospital Visited There will always be some SID brothers who at any one time are less fortunate than others, but their burden will be eased as long as USPHS Hospitals like the one in San Francisco exist. Some SlU members who are recovering there now are shown in the photos above. At left, pondering a mystery novel, is Brother Gordon Chambers. In the center photo. Seafarer Red Pinkham. In photo at right, reading the Log, is recently retired Seafarer Dan Ticer. We wish them all a speedy recovery. ^Brotherhood m Action And he can get help through the Sea­ farers Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center. The Center really does work—through the Center we've helped over 150 Sea­ farers already. But for it to keep on working, we've got to support it and to get our attitudes straight about drinking. Alcohol may be legal, but alcoholism is just as deadly—and much more com­ mon—than any other addiction. Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center All Seafarers know that drug-use convictions can result in the loss of seaman's papers. This is a really stiff penalty. On the other hand, you can have all kinds of alcohol-related con­ victions, but the government isn't going to take away your livelihood except in the most extreme cases. Still, the most dangerous drug to Seafarers is the legal drug of alcohol. A lot of the things we do can en­ courage a brother to abuse and become addicted toalcohol.We sometimes praise one another for being able to hold so much liquor. Many of us believe that drinking is the manly, seafaring thing to do. Some of us get insulted if a friend refuses to drink with us. And many of us would never, never tell a brother that he drinks too much. Of course, each person is responsible for himself. But as members of the SIU, we're also responsible for one another. April, 1977 It's this concept of brotherhood that makes our Union work. Just as we have worked together in the past to solve our other problems, we must now work together as Union brothers to make sure we have the right attitudes about alcoholism. We have got to reaUy believe—not just say we be­ lieve—that alcoholism is as serious a problem as drug abuse and that it can cost a brother a lot more than his sea­ man's papers. It can cost him his life. If we really do believe these things, then we won't be so hung up on the idea that getting drunk is friendly or manly. Real Union brotherhood means wanting what's best for our fellow mem­ bers. If we know a brother who is an alcoholic, or who looks like he's becom­ ing an alcoholic, we don't want to en­ courage him to go on drinking. We want to encourage him to get help. I am interested in attending a six-week program at the Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center. I understand that all my medical and counseling records will be kept strictly confidential, and that they will not be kept anywhere except at The Center. Name Book No Address (Street or RFD) (City) Telephone No (State) I I (Zip) j I Mail to: THE CENTER Star Route Box 153-A Valley Lee, Md. 20692 or call, 24 hours-a-day,(301) 994-0010 Page 25 �PRESIDENT Paul Hall SECRETARY-TREASURER Joe DiGiorgio EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Frank Drozak VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard Lindsay Williams Cal Tanner Paul Drozak HEADQUARTERS ALPENA, Mich 675 4 Ave., Bklyn. 11232 (212) BY 9-6600 800 N. 2 Ave. 49707 (517) EL 4-3616 BALTIMORE, Md. 1216 E. Baltimore St. 21202 (301) EA 7-4900 BOSTON, Mass 215 Essex St. 02111 (617) 482-4716 BUFFALO, N.Y 290 Franklin St. 14202 (716) TL 3-9259 CHICAGO, m.. .9383 S. Ewing Ave. 60617 (312) SA 1-0733 CLEVELAND, Ohio 1290 Old River Rd. 44113 (216) MA 1-5450 DETROIT, Mich. 10225 W. Jefferson Ave. 48218 (313) VI 3-4741 DULUTH, Minn 2014 W. 3 St. 55806 (218) RA 2-4110 FRANKFORT, Mich P.O. Box D 415 Main St- 49635 (616) 352-4441 HOUSTON, Tex 5804 Canal St. 77011 (713) WA 8-3207 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. 3315 Liberty St. 32206 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY, NJ. 99 Montgomery St. 07302 (201) HE 5-9424 MOBILE, Ala IS. Lawrence St. 36602 (205) HE 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS, La. 630 Jackson Ave. 70130 (504) 529-7546 NORFOLK, Va 115 3 St. 23510 (804) 622-1892 PADUCAH, Ky 225 S. 7 St. 42001 (502)443-2493 PHILADELPHIA, Pa.. .2604 S. 4 St. 19148 (215) DE 6-3818 PINEY POINT, Md. St. Mary's County 20674 (301) 994-0010 PORT ARTHUR, Tex 534 9 Ave. 77640 (713)983-1679 SAN FRANCISCO, CaUf. 1311 Mission St. 94103 (415) 626-6793 SANTURCE, P. R. 1313 Fernandez Juncos, Stop 20 00909 (809) 724-2848 SEATTLE, Wash 2505 1 Ave. 98121 (206) MA 3-4334 ST. LOUIS, Mo.. .4581 Gravois Ave. 63116 (314) 752-6500 TAMPA, Fla.. 2610 W. Kennedy Blvd. 33609 (813) 870-1601 TOLEDO, Ohio 935 Summit St. 43604 (419) 248-3691 WILMINGTON, Calif. 510 N. Broad St. 90744 (213) 549-4000 YOKOHAMA, Japan P.O. Box 429 Yokohama Port P.O. 5-6 Nihon Ohdori Naka-Ku 231-91 201-7935 Shipping at deep-sea A&G ports in the month of March picked up by nearly 300 jobs as 1,443 Seafarers shipped out on SlU-contracted vessels. Shipping has been good at all ports for Seafarers for the past six months, and shipping is ex­ pected to remain good to excellent at most ports for the foreseeable future. Dispatchers Report for Deep Sea MAR. 1-31, 1977 Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Port Boston New York .... Philadelphia . Baltimore . . . Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans . Jacksonville . . San Francisco Wilmington . . Seattle Puerto Rico . . Houston . . . . Piney Point . . Yokohama . . . Totals *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Seattle Puerto Rico . . Houston . . . . Piney Point . . Yokohama . . . Totals 6 101 18 34 10 37 56 24 6 534 3 8 2 2 2 2 0 15 2 2 3 2 2 4 0 2 51 0 8 0 0 3 0 0 1 3 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 18 Totals All Departments 3 80 11 28 32 14 23 62 38 25 6 30 4 72 0 1 429 1 40 2 4 10 5 4 24 8 3 5 4 3 20 5 1 139 0 6 0 0 1 0 0 1 2 0 0 1 0 5 0 0 16 7 136 28 51 18 11 49 132 54 52 18 67 15 145 0 4 787 5 7 4 3 3 2 3 17 1 1 4 1 5 3 0 1 60 0 9 0 1 3 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 18 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 3 0 3 0 0 7 2 110 24 36 17 9 33 108 43 56 21 31 15 95 0 2 602 3 30 2 9 6 2 5 16 8 7 4 10 1 14 0 1 118 0 8 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 ,1 0 0 0 1 0 0 11 1 53 13 22 9 3 24 67 27 34 12 14 10 66 0 0 355 3 4 0 3 1 0 0 1 1 2 2 3 0 3 0 0 23 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 4 3 90 25 45 17 6 20 71 23 42 9 31 15 58 0 1 456 13 89 0 5 2 1 1 2 3 2 2 11 1 45 0 0 177 657 210 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 2 84 13 25 17 10 30 51 30 27 11 24 6 81 0 1 412 2 30 0 6 7 3 3 11 9 4 1 4 2 12 0 0 94 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 3 0 0 8 1 38 11 11 10 3 17 32 14 16 9 2 4 52 0 0 220 2 2 0 3 0 0 0 1 2 1 1 0 0 2 2 0 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 59 4 20 24 7 22 56 15 24 7 20 3 64 0 0 325 1 33 3 3 9 2 6 -16 4 8 1 7 0 17 3 1 114 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 3 57 7 8 25 3 16 43 9 16 7 16 6 43 0 1 260 0 22 8 5 7 0 6 25 7 11 1 6 2 26 6 0 132 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 9 0 11 0 0 21 ENTRY DEPARTMENT Port Boston New York . . .. Philadelphia . Baltimore . . . Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans . Jacksonville . . San Francisco Wilmington .. Seattle Puerto Rico . . Houston . . . . Piney Point .. Yokohama .. Totals ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT Port Boston New York Philadelphia . Baltimore . . . Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans . Jacksonville . . San Francisco Wilmington . . TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 2 45 4 13 10 2 9 37 16 24 6 17 12 35 0 0 232 1 91 19 22 17 7 13 65 19 28 3 18 9 60 6 0 378 8 46 0 1,398 539 130 . . - , 0 1,014 0 385 44 2,056 •"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ••"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. Page 26 Seafarers Log �SlU, MTD Give Comments at Hearings on* Gas Pipeline Route The continuing struggle for an allI Alaska gas pipeline entered a new arena last month at hearings conducted by the House Sub-Committee on Indian Af­ fairs and Public Lands, O. William Moody, Jr., adminis­ trator of the Maritime Trades Depart­ ment of the AFL-CIO, presented the MTD's support of the trans-Alaska project in his Mar. 18 testimony before the Sub-Committee. The SlU, one of the 43 member unions in the MTD, put its own strong endorsement on the rec­ ord in a letter sent prior to the hearings from SIU President Paul Hall. The Sub-Committee, chaired by Rep. Teno Roncalio, (D-Wy.), is part of the House of Representatives Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs which has jurisdiction along with the Federal Power Commission to determine the pipeline route. made a preliminary ruling Feb. 1 in favor of the Arctic route but a final de­ cision will not be submitted to President Carter until the summer. President Hall immediately criticized the Feb. 1 ruling and in his letter to Chairman, Roncalio reaffirmed the benefits of the El Paso pipeline. (See page 3 of February Log) Both Hall and Moody pointed out the widespread advantages of the allAlaska route for the U.S., especially in terms of more jobs for American workers. The use of U.S.-flag LNG tankers would be "an enormous boost" to the American merchant marine. Hall said. Moreover, the construction of the pipe­ line itself, the liquefication plant and Three routes have been proposed. The El Paso Alaska Company's "AllAmerican" pipeline would originate in the North Slope natural gas fields of Prudhoe Bay and end at the southern Port of Valdez where the gas would be liquefied, loaded on U.S.-flag LNG tankers and shipped to the West Coast for distribution. Two competing pro­ posals from the Arctic Gas and Alcan Pipeline Companies would entail pipe­ line transportation through Canada. Hail Criticized Ruling An FPC administrative law judge service and supply industries all within the U.S. would "generate more than three times as many man-years of U.S. employment as either of the transCanada proposals," he explained. Other benefits to the American econ­ omy—$9.2 billion in federal income taxes paid over the life of the El Paso project—and quicker delivery of gas to the U.S. consumer were also stressed. An all-Alaska pipeline would pro­ vide complete U.S. control of its crucial energy resources Hall and Moody maintained. It would also prevent "se­ rious enviromental intrusion into the Arctic National Wildlife Range." Fur­ ther, both Canadian pipelines face unsettled native claims in the Yukon territory. Hall explained. Speedup Boost Giyen to Strategic Oil Stockpile Plan i The Federal Energy Administration plan to stockpile oil as a hedge against another Arab oil embargo or other supply cutoff received a boost recently when President Jimmy Carter requested additional funds to speed the program along. With the increase of $1.3 billion that Carter asked for over former President Gerald Ford's $1.7 billion, the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) Program will be able to store 250 million barrels of oil by the end of 1978 and 500 million barrels by 1980, rather than by the end of 1982. The speedup will increase the pro­ tection of areas in the country such as the Northeast and Midwest that would be hard hit by a cutoff in fuel supplies. In December, the Federal Energy Administration announced that stock­ piling the oil in Gulf Coast salt domes would be the best alternative among many considered because it is the least expensive. Among the other plans was a proposal to store the oil in tankers off the coast of Hawaii and the East Coast of the U.S. In case of an emergency, the Govern­ ment would allocate the oil to the parts of the country where it is needed most. It would be sent to refineries and then to its final destination by the private sector of the economy—the shipping industry and oil companies, who will Notice to Members On Shipping ProceAire When throwing in for work dur­ ing a job call a! any SIIJ Hiring Hall, ineinher.s must produce the following: • meinbership certificate • registration card • clinic card • seaman's papers In addition, when assigning a job the dispatcher will comply with the following Section 5, Sub­ section 7 of the SIU Shipping Rules: "Within each class of seniorityrating in every Department, prior­ ity for entry rating jobs shall be given to all seamen who possess Lifeboatnian eiiflorsement by the United States Coast Guard. The Seafarers Appeals Board may waive the preceding sentence w hen, in the sole judgment of the Board, undue hardship will result or extenuating circumstances war­ rant such waiver." April, 1977 also bid to import the oil that the Gov­ ernment buys. The Federal Govern­ ment will oversee the operation. TI Expresses Support purposes of the SPR program make it essential that the transportation system be as d^endable and secure as we wish the oil reserve to be. Only U.S. ships provide this security. In the past we have seen that in crises, foreign ships are either unreliable or seek to extort Herbert Brand, president of the Washington, E5.C. based Transportation Institute, has expressed firm support for the strategic petroleum reserve. Many of the deep sea and inland U.S. shipping companies which belong to TI —an educational and research organi­ zation—would play a major role in the transportation logistics of both filling the reserve and withdrawing oil in case of an emergency. "This program will provide an added measure of assurance for our nation that a future oil embargo will not cripple our economy or jeopardize our national security," Brand said in a letter to Sen. Henry Jackson (D-Wash.), chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Re­ sources Committee. Brand urged that U.S. flag vessels be given a key role in the SPR program. "We believe that the national defense from the American people a high price for their services." It is expected that under the Cargo Preference Act of 1954, which applies to Government programs, at least 50 percent of the oil will be delivered on American-flag ships. FLAG Seventy-one cents of every dollar spent In shipping on American-flag vessels remains in this country, making a .very substantial contribution to the national balance of payments and to the nation's economy. Use U.S.-flag ships. It's good for the American maritime industry, the Ameri­ can shipper, and America. Dispatchers Report lor Great Lakes VfAO 1 lO'TT IVIAK. lOl, ly / / *TOTAL REGISTERED Groups Class A Class B Class C TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT Alpepa . . . Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth ...v.... Frankfoit Chicago . . . . . 1 . .'i Totals . 12 3 10 18 10 21 * 10 84 0 0 10 3 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 6 1 16 2 0 110 14 1 0 42 8 0 6 0 0 26 0 0 16 4 2 121 16 2 8 3 5 24 5 1 2 48 1 0 3 2 0 0 0 6 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 3 10 1 3 20 4 1 2 41 5 0 1. 3 1 0 0 10 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 3 0 3 7 1 0 0 14 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 2 9 3 8 32 4 5 1 62 14 0. 7 22 5 5 1 54 14 5 11 48 5 7 0 90 73 97 ENGINE DEPARTMENT Alpena .10 Buffalo ........................... . Cleveland .. Detroit Duluth Frankfort.,, Chicago Totals ...... 1 11 29 6 10 12 79 4 0 10 7 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 1 1 0 9 0 0 2 0 0 2 15 40 2 10 20 97 3 6 0 2 220 0 0 0 0 0 1 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Alpena Buffalo Cleveland •. Detroit Duluth t.?..... Frankfort Chicago Totals 310 0 0 0 3 0 0 5 1 2 0 4 0 1 0 17 -3 2 0 0 1 3 510 0 0 0 7 0 0 18 3 8 5 46 3 0 2 2 8 0 0 0 0 0 ENTRY DEPARTMENT Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit. Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals Totals All Departments .r .. 16 2 18 51 7 15 11 120 300 12 1 5 17 5 6 5 51 69 14 4 7 35 5 6 1 72 78 264 44 3 165 *"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month **"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. Page 27 �Martin M. Iturrino, 65, joined the Union in the port of New York'in 1955 sailing as a chief steward. Brother Iturrino sailed 35 years and walked the picketline in the 1961 N.Y. Harbor strike. He was born in Puerto Rico and is a resident of The Bronx, N.Y. flNSIONERS Florian B. Kaziukewicz, 55, Joined the Union in 1946 in the port of New York and sailed as a chief steward. Brother Kaziukewicz sailed 34 years, was on the picket line in the 1965 District Council 37 strike and is a veteran of the U.S. Air Forces in World War II. He was born in Ash­ land, Wise, and is a resident of Chi­ cago, 111. Tahar H. Maswara, 58, joined the Union in the port of New Orleans in 1967 sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Maswara sailed 25 years. He was born in Yemen, is a naturalized U.S. citizen and is a resi­ dent of San Francisco. Charles J. Marliniissen, 53, joined the Union in the port of New York in 1967 sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Martinussen sailed 25 years and is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. He was born in Bergen, Norway and is a natural­ ized U.S. citizen. Seafarer Martinus­ sen is a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y. i i J Jose Pagola, 65, joined the Union in 1940 in the port of Tampa sailing as a cook. Brother Pagola sailed 39 years. He is also a cigarmaker. Born in Tampa, he is a resident there. % John L. Wliited, Jr., 55, joined the Union in 1944 in the port of New Orleans and sailed as a bosun. Broth­ er Whited sailed 30 years. He was born in Tennessee and is a resident of Lebanon, Tenn. Page 28 Franklin P. Grant, 52, joined the Union in the port of Mobile in 1958 sailing as a bosun. Brother Grant sailed 25 years. He is a veteran of the post-World War II U.S. Army. A native of Alabama, he is a resi­ dent of Mobile. John F. McGarrigle, 65, joined the Union in the port of Buffalo in 1952 sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother McGarrigle sailed 26 years, part of that time for Kinsman Marine. A native of Maine, he is a resident of Buffalo. * w. John B. Wheeler, 69, joined the Union in the port 6f Baltimore in 1966 sailing as an engineer for the Curtis Bay Towing Co. from 1966 to 1968, Baker and Whiteley Co. from 1968 to 1976 and for the Bal­ timore City Fire Department on a fireboat from 1938 to 1966. Brother Wheeler was born in Wilmington, Del. and is a resident of Baltimore. ii Owen F. Griffith, 60, joined the Union in the port of New Orleans in 1951 sailing as a cook and re­ frigeration engineer. Brother Griffith sailed 29 years. He was born in Royalton, 111. and is a resident there. William G. Hamilton, 62, joined the Union in 1943 in the port of Savannah sailing as a chief steward. Brother Hamilton was born in Ra­ leigh, N.C. and is a resident of Hous­ ton. Terral McRaney, 63, joined the Union in 1942 in the port of New Orleans sailing as an oiler. Brother McRaney sailed 38 years and is a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. He was born in Mississippi and is a resident of Houston. Jean Erich P. Raupach, 67, joined the Union in the port of New York in 1961 sailing as a cook. Brother Raupach was a SIU Canada Seafarer from 1955 to 1959. He was born in Germany and is a resident of Houston. Anastacio P. Barroga, 75, joined the Union in the port of New York in 1960 sailing as a cook. Brother Barroga was born in .San Nicolas, Pang, P.I. and is a resident of Seattle. Jo.se G. Torrefiel, 62, joined the Union in 1945 in the port of New York sailing as a chief steward. Brother Torrefiel sailed 42 years. He was born in the Philippine Islands and is a resident of San Francisco. Dewey M. Saxon, Sr., 59, joined the Union in 1938 in the port of Mobile sailing as a bosun. Brother Saxon sailed 40 years. Born in Ala­ bama, he is a resident of Mobile. John P. O'TooIe, 57, joined the Union in 1943 in the port of Balti­ more sailing as an oiler. Brother O'Toole sailed 34 years and during World War 11. He was born in Bal­ timore and is a resident there. Edwin G. Mitchel, 66, joined the Union in 1946 in the port of New Orleans sailing as a chief steward. Brother Mitchel is a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard in World War II. Born in New Orleans, he is a resident there. 'mtn'T Henrlk A. Bjerring, 65, joined the Union in 1947 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. Brother Bjerring sailed 47 years and is a preWorld War II veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was also a mate and shipfitter. A native of Norway, he is a resident of Nanset, Norway. Manuel L. Mayor, 69, joined the Union in the port of Baltimore in 1955 sailing as a chief cook. Brother Mayor was born in the Philippines and is a resident of Middle River, Md. James Lyness, 68, joined the Union in the port of Seattle in 1967 and sailed as an AB. Brother Lyness sailed 37 years, was also an Inland Boatman, and rode both the Bull and Isthmian Lines. He was born in Northern Ireland and is a natural­ ized U.S. citizen. Seafarer Lyness is a resident of Seattle. / Clyde W. Woods, 62, joined the Union in 1945 in the port of Sa­ vannah sailing as a chief steward. Brother Woods sailed 32 years. He was born in Statesboro, Ga. and is a resident of Metter, Ga. // 4 Anthony S. Ferrara, 56, joined the Union in 1949 in the port of New York sailing as an AB. Brother Fer­ rara sailed 32 years, attended a Piney Point Crews Conference No. 10 in 1970 and upgraded to quartermaster there in 1973-4. He was born in New York and is a resident of Los Angeles. Buren D. Elliott, 73, joined the Union in 1945 in the port of Norfolk sailing as a chief electrician. Brother Elliott sailed 33 years and was a HLSS upgrader in 1972-74. He was born in South Carolina and is a resident of Chesapeake, Va. Joseph Di Santo, 58, joined the Union in 1947 in the port of New York sailing as a QMED. Brother Di Santo sailed 28 years and was a 1972-3-4 upgrader at Pincy Point. ^ He is a veteran of the post-World War II U.S. Army. Born in Boston, "jMtm he is a resident of Medford, Mass. Robert W. Smith, 63, joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1961 sailing as a fireman-watertender and deckhand for Dunbar and Sullivan from 1947 to 1948 and for the Great Lakes Towing Co. from 1948 to 1976. Brother Smith is a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. He was born in Gloucester, Mass. and is a resident of Port Richey, Fla. Michael Pesenak, 64, joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1952 sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Pesenak sailed 52 years. He makes beer cans into miniature fur­ niture as a hobby. Born in Czecho­ slovakia, he is a resident of River Rouge, Mich. John E. Ziegler, 66, joined the Union in the port of Ashtabula, Ohio in 1961 sailing as an oiler for the Great Lakes Towing Co. from 1955 to 1976 and for the Pennsylvania Railroad from 1949 to 1954. Brother Ziegler was born in Pittsburgh, Pa. and is a resident of Ashtabula. Seafarers Log �Francisco S. Costa, 76, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1958 sailing in the steward department for 43 years. Brother Costa was born in Spain and is a naturalized U.S. citi­ zen. He is also an accountant and is a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y. " .mmr PENsmm Pedro J. R. Garcia, 65, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of New York and sailed as a bosun and cook. Brother Garcia sailed 38 years and was on the picket line in the 1965 District Council beef. He was born in Puerto Rico and is a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y. Arthur Henderson, 62, joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1954 sailing as a cook. Brother Henderson sailed 31 years. He was born in Algiers, La. and is a resident of Houston, Tex. Casimir Szymanski, 62, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of Philadel­ phia and sailed as a chief cook. Brother Szymanski is a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was born in Phil­ adelphia and is a resident there. Casmer J. Skowronek, 62 joined the Union in the port of Detroit sail­ ing as a conveyorman. Brother Skowronek sailed 35 years. He was born in Posen, Mich, and is a resi­ dent of Alpena, Mich. Joseph E. Richard, 62, joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1955 sailing as cook. Brother Rich­ ard sailed 31 years. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. Born in St. Jame, La., he is a resi­ dent of New Orleans. Martin Ozmlna, 70, joined the Union in the port of Chicago in 1962 sailing as a deckhand for the Great Lakes Towing Co. from 1955 to 1976. Brother Ozmina sailed 28 years. He was born in Chicago and is a resident there. Bruce H. Caufman, 76, joined the SIU in the port of Houston in 1961 and sailed as a bosun. Brother Cauf­ man sailed for 40 years, was on the picketline in the 1921 maritime strike and upgraded at Piney Point. He also worked as a trial crew bosun for the Houston Shipbuilding Corp. from 1942 to 1945. Seafarer Cauf­ man is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War I. Born in Erie, Pa., he is a resident of Cordova, Ala. Frank J. Niczurawski, 56, joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1961 sailing as a deckhand for the Great Lakes Towing Co. from 1955 to 1976 and for Dunbar and Sullivan from 1950 to 1935. Brother Niczu­ rawski is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. He was born in Michigan and is a resident of Taylor, Mich. Seafarers Welfare, Pension and Vacation Plans Cash Benefits Paid Feb. 24 • Mar. 23, 1977 SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN ELIGIBLES Death In Hospital Daily @ $1.00 In Hospital DaUy @ $3.00 Hospital & Hospital Extras Surgical Sickness & Accident @ $8.00 Special Equipment Optical Supplemental Medicare Premiums DEPENDENTS OF ELIGIBLES Hospitar& Hospital Extras Doctors'Visits In Hospital Surgical Maternity Blood Transfusions Optical PENSIONERS & DEPENDENTS Death Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors'Visits & Other Medical Expenses .. Surgical Optical Blood Transfusions Special Equipment Dental Supplemental Medicare Premiums SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM TOTALS Total Seafarers Welfare Plan Total Seafarers Pension Plan Total Seafarers Vacation Plan Total Seafarers Welfare, Pension & Vacation April, 1977 Number Amount MONTH TO DATE YEAR TO DATE 16 269 176 15 2 4,894 2 120 16 47 1,115 783 42 7 16,740 9 328 87 414 78 96 21 I 90 1,152 227 307 62 8 251 15 152 85 18 53 0 2 0 2,146 MONTH l ODATE $ YEAR TO DATE 49,000.00 269.00 528.00 397.00 345.00 39,152.00 503.52 3,508.45 1,831.30 .$ 151.543.06 1,117.00 2,349.00 4,345.07 728.00 133,920.00 3,264.71 10,028.93 4,150.70 135,192.04 5,161.42 17,277.54 8,600.00 ' 25.00 2,587.79 350,362.99 11,988.02 53,672.69 21,634.00 433.45 7,336.68 42 491 282 44 144 2 9 2 4,303 64,600.00 28,413.95 4,945.29 2,365.20 1,582.95 0 107.32 0 16,332.50 159,600.00 79,375.32 14,268.76 7,489.70 4,299.05 70.00 1,850.24 750.00 34,819.10 II 30 4,463.60 13,887.43 8,692 2,692 705 12,089 26,514 5,366 2,868 34,748 387,188.87 693,059.01 622,276.47 $1,702,524.35 1,073,283.90 1,380,577.47 2,900,439.07 $5,354,300.44 .< V Geoi^e B. Waller, 62, joined the Union in the port of Philadelphia in 1961 sailing as a captain for the Marine Towing Co, from 1958 to 1959 and as a mate and captain for the Interstate Oil Transportation Co. from 1959 to 1976. Brother Waller is a veteran of the U.S. Naval Re­ serve in World War II. He was born in Baltimore and is a resident of Princess Anne, Md. Evie A. Dougct, 49, joined the Union in the port of Lake Charles, La. in 1959 sailing as an AB. Brother Douget sailed 25 years and was a s. ship's delegate. He is a post-World War II veteran of the U.S. Navy. Born in Louisiana, he is a resident of Mamou, La. Robert L. McDavitt, 51, joined the SIU in the port of New OrIean.s in 1950 and sailed as a chief pump­ man. Brother McDavitt sailed since 1946. He earned his second assistant engineer's license and was on the picket line in the 1961 N.Y. Harbor strike. He is a World War II veteran of the U.S. Navy. Born in Fort Madi­ son, Iowa, Brother McDavitt is a resident of McComb, Miss. Marvin A. Ditzcl, 65 joined the SIU in the port of Detroit in 1960 sailing as a bosun for McKee & Sons in 1970, the B & C Co. in 1971 and the Dow Chemical Co. from 1959 to 1960. Brother Ditzel sailed 41 years. He was born in Duluth, Minn, and is a resident of Toledo, Ohio. Personals Walter Koslckf Your daughter, Jeanette, asks that you contact her as soon as possible at 567 Third Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. at 499-2446, or contact Ursala at work. 697-0640. John Perez Your son, Rudcy Gomez, asks that you contact him in New York at (212) 588-9467 as soon as possible. Valno Hakkarainen Mr. and Mrs. Pentti Jakama ask that you contact them at their new address, 8 Harris St., Norwalk, Conn. 06850, tel. (203) 847-1943. Biagio Di Mento Mrs. Purificacion Di Mento asks that you contact her as soon as possible at 39 Bam Bang St., Los Banos Laquna, Philippines 3732. Raymond L. Harr Nora Harr asks that you contact her as soon as possible at 2191/2 Park St., Pacific Grove, Calif. 93950, tel. (403) 372-3902. Larry Richardson Mont "Fingers" McNobb asks that you contact him as soon as possible at 98 Mason St., San Francisco, Calif. 94162, tel. (415) 362-0326. R. O. Anderson (Rogner) Bertha Myntle asks that you contact her as soon as possible at P.O. Box 182, Seaview, Wash. 98644. Kenneth Harder Paul Grepo asks that you contact' him at 5173 Brighton St., San Diego, Calif. 92107, tel. (714) 223-7080. Page 29 �B Pensioner James R. Allen, 76, passed ^ * away from a cerebral < ^ ' stroke in the Reno • (Nev.) Convalescent I-fospital on Feb. 7. . Brother Allen joined Bthe SIU in 1938 "in the port of Miami, Fla. sailing as a fireman-watertender. He sailed 45 years and was a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard. An Alabama native, he was a resident of Reno. Inter­ ment was in Masonic Memorial Ceme­ tery, Reno. Surviving are his widow, Alice, and a sister, Mrs. Alice Hatha­ way of Gardena, Calif. Terrencc J. White, 46, was dead on ar­ rival at Mary's Help Hospital, Daly City, Calif, on Dec. 24, 1976. Brother White joined the SIU in the port of San Francisco in 1957 sailing as a bosun and deck delegate. He sailed 25 years, was on the Sea-Land Shoregang in San Franci.sco in 1968, was a member of the SUP, and received a Union Per­ sonal Safety Award in 1961 for sailing aboard an accident-free ship, the SS Fairport. Seafarer White was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Born in Boston, Mass., he was a resident of Pacifica, Calif. Cre­ mation took place in the Cypress Lawn Cemetery Crematory, Colma, Calif. Surviving are his widow, Gwendolyn; three sons, Martin, Terrencc and Tim­ othy; a daughter, Kelly Ann; his mother, Mrs. Isabel Oliver of Chelsea, Mass., and his father, Terrencc, Sr. of Nova Scotia, Canada. Pensioner Heinrich Viik, 64, died of a heart attack in the Baltimore USPHS Hospital on Mar. 10. Brother Viik joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of New York sailing as a chief elec­ trician. He sailed 43 years, upgraded at the HLSS in Piney Point, Md. and was on the picket line in the 1961 N.Y. Harbor strike. A native of Estonia, U.S.S.R., he was a resident of Balti­ more. Cremation took place in Greenmount Crematory, Baltimore. Surviving are his widow, Lucille; two .sons, Joseph and Peter, and a sister, Mrs. Leene Taevaskkoja of Estonia. Pensioner Cham­ bers O. Winskey, 66, died of heart failure ^ *>• in the Delaware Val­ ley Hospital, Bristol, Pa. on Sept. 13, 1976. Brother Win\ / skey joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of Baltimore and sailed as a chief steward. He attended Piney Point Crews Con­ ference No. 8 in 1970. A native of Shenandoah, Pa., he was a resident of Croydon, Pa. Interment was in Bristol Cemetery. Surviving are his widow, Bessie; his mother, Blanche of Bristol, and a niece, Mrs. Harriet Fernys of Croydon. Page 30 BBB Alfred E. "Al" ^ Trumbach, 54, died of a collapsed lung in Tampa Memorial W /ite Hospital on Oct. 27, 1976. Brother Trum­ bach joined the SIU in the port of Tampa in 1966 sailing as a cook. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. Born in British Hon­ duras, he was a resident of Tampa. Seafarer Trumbach was also a bar­ tender and salesman. Burial was in the Garden of Memories, Tampa. Surviv­ ing are his widow, Nancy; three sons, Vincent, Joseph and Alfred, Jr., and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Trum­ bach. Donald L. Ricketls, 52, died on Mar. 16. Brother Ricketts ^ ^ joined the SIU in the •5^^ port of Houston in 1962 sailing as a cook. He sailed 19 years. Seafarer Rick­ etts was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. Born in Texas, he was a resident of Houston. Surviving is his mother, Mrs. Bertha Martin of Houston. Pensioner Charles W. Hall, 54, died of heart failure in the Baltimore USPHS Ho.spital on Mar. 6. Brother Hall joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York and sailed as a bosun and cook. He sailed 37 years. Seafarer Hall was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War 11. Born in Chattanooga, Tenn., he was a resident of Baltimore. Burial was in Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Baltimore. Surviving are his widow, Doris; two sons, Anthony and Daniel; his mother, Mrs. Annie Arwood of De­ troit, and two sisters, Mrs. Grace Jack­ son and Mrs. Lucille Gregory, both of Detroit. Pensioner Manuel Santana, 69, passed away in Puerto de le Luz, Las Palmas, Canary Islands, Spain, on Feb. 14. Brother Santana I joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of Galveston sailing as a wiper. He sailed 30 years and received a Union Personal Safety Award in I960 for sailing aboard an accident-free ship, the SS Frances. Born in Spain, he was a nat­ uralized U.S. citi'^'^n, and was a resident of Las Palmas. Surviving are his widow, Encarcion, and a daughter, luaan. Pensioner Law­ rence A. Price, 49, died on Mar. 15. Brother Price joined the SIU in the port of New York sailing J as a bosun. He had ^ also been an Inland Boatman. Brother Price sailed for 30 years, part of that time for the Curtis Bay Towing Co., and was a docking master in Baltimore Harbor last year. Seafarer Price was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. Born in Maryland, lie was a resi­ dent of Baltimore. Surviving are his widow, Mary; two sons, Robert and Lawrence, and two daughters, Mary and Lynne. Pensioner Dallas K. Williams, 70, passed away on Mar. 18. Brother Williams joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1957 sailing as an oiler. He sailed for 42 years. Born in Wilson, La., he was a resident of New Orleans. Surviving are a brother, Omar, and a niece, Mrs. India W. Mc Lin, both of Baton Rouge, La. Pensioner Jose S. Pelayo, 83, passed away from pneumo­ nia in Las Pinas, the Philippines on Feb. 11. Brother Pelayo joined the SIU in ^ 1938 in the port of iflH Baltimore sailing as a fireman-watertender. He sailed 45 years. Seafarer Pelayo was born in the Philippines and was a resident of Talon Laspin, Rizal, P.I. Burial was in Las Pinas Cemetery. Surviving are a brother, Gregorio of Aklan, P.L; a sis­ ter, Mrs. Rita P. Supetran of Taglaya, Ibajay, Aklan; a niece, Mrs. Rodela Bofill of Rizal, and a cousin, Amadio Pelayo of Baltimore. Pensioner C. A. Morrison, 53, died on Mar. 18. Brother Morrison joined the SIU in the port of Seattle in 1970 sail­ ing as a firemanwatertender. He ? AHMh sailed 29 years and upgraded at the HLSS. Seafarer Mor­ rison was born in Birmingham, Ala. and was a resident of Seattle. Surviving are five sons, Timothy, Gerald, Robert, Morrie and Gary; two daughters, Terry and Lorrie, and his mother, Mrs. Bertha Siener of Seattle. Pensioner Haakon J. Mourn, 70, passed away on Mar. 17. Brother Moum joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1951 and sailed as a chief electrician. He was on the picket line in the 1961 N.Y. Harbor strike and was a veteran of the Norwegian Navy in World War 11. Born in Borge, Norway, he was a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y. Surviving are his widow, Anne of Long Island City, N.Y., and a son. Jack, also of Long Island City. Pensioner Carl N. Pierce, 56, died of a heart attack in the Biloxi (Miss.) Hos­ pital on Feb. 16. Brother Pierce joined the SIU in 1949 in the port of New York ' sailing as an AB. He sailed 25 years and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War 11. Born in Mobile, he was a resident of Theodore, Ala. Burial was in the Mobile Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Surviving are his widow, Mabel; a son, Joseph and a daughter, Louise Ethel. Pensioner Jo.se Alvarez, 79, passed away on Mar. 17. Brother Alvarez joined the SIU in 1938 in the port of New York sailing as a firemen-watertender. He sailed 45 years and received a 1960 Union Personal Safety Award for sailing aboard an ac­ cident-free ship, the SS Elizabeth. A native of Spain, he was a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y. Surviving are his widow, Segunda and a daughter, Mrs. Carmen M. McCaskey of San Juan, P.R. Michael Toth, 63, died on Feb. 15. Brother Toth joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1961 sailing as a chief , steward. He sailed 43 I years, was on the picket line in the 1961 Greater N.Y. Harbor strike and attended the HLSS Crews Conferences No. 7 and No. 9 in 1970. Seafarer Toth was born in East Pittsburgh, Pa. and was a resident of New Orleans. Surviv­ ing are his mother, Mary; a brother, James, both of East Pittsburgh and a sister, Mrs. Magdeline Rcpie of Pitts­ burgh, Pa. Norman A. Power, 49, died in a fire with his wife, Lorene on Mar. 9. Brother Pow­ er joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New York and sailed as a bosun. He sailed 32 years and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. A native of North Carolina, he was a resident of Kents Store, Va. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Virginia P. Rhodes of Richmond, Va., and his mother, Mrs. Bruce W. Power of Louisburg, N.C. Stavros Tzavis, 45, died of natural causes ? ^ on Dec. 31, 1976. Brother Tzavris joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1963 sailing as a chief electrician. He was on the Sea-Land Shoregang, Port Elizabeth, N.J. from 1974 to 1976 and graduated from the Union's MEBA School of Engineering, Brooklyn, N.Y. as a junior engineer in 1969. Seafarer Tzavis was a veteran of the Greek Army from 1953 to 1954. Born in Marseilles, France, he was a resident of Moonachie, N.J. Burial was in George Washington Memorial Park Cemetery, Paramus, N.J. Surviving are his widow, Lorraine; two sons. Carmine and Constandinos; four daughters, Lisa, Constandina, Despina and Theresa, and his mother, Despina. Pensioner Law­ rence V. Springer, / 66, died of heart disease at home in Galveston, Tex. on Jan. ^ 4. Brother Springer joined the SIU in the I port of New York in 1952 sailing as a fire­ man-watertender. He sailed 32 years. Seafarer Springer was born in La Vernia, Tex. Burial was in La Keview Cemetery, Galveston. Surviving are his widow, Violet and a sister, Mrs. Lucille V. Wietzel. Walter M. Thorp, 74, passed away on Mar. 11. Brother Thorp joined the Union in the port of Cleveland in 1958 sailing as a chief steward for the Reiss Steamship Co., Bob-Lo Co., Erie Sand Co. and the Buckeye Steamship Co. He was born in Wisconsin and was a resi­ dent of Glidden, Wise. Surviving are his widow, Irene; two sons, Roland and Roy, and two daughters, Sarah and Caroline. Seafarers Log �Gary J. Strommen, 26, died on Apr. 27, 1976. Brother Strommen joined the SIU in the port of Piney Point, Md. in 1973 following his gradu­ ation from the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship (HLSS) that year and sailed in the steward department. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy before entering the HLSS. Seafarer Strommen was born in Texarkana, Ark. and was a resident of Galveston, Tex. Surviving are his widow, Linda and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Christopher and Virginia Strommen of Galveston. Francis D. Wall, 79, died of blood poi­ soning in the New Orleans USPHS Hos­ pital on Dec. 15, 1976. Brother Wall joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of New York sailing as a fireman-watertender. He sailed 59 years, rode the Bull Line and attended Piney Point Crews Conference No. 3. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he was a resi­ dent of Pompano Beach, Fla. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Margaret F. Koster of Pompano Beach and Mrs. Elizabeth A. Brown of Brooklyn. Pensioner Oliver L. Lee, 72, died of lung cancer in the Leesburg (Fla.) Gen­ eral Hospital on Feb. 24. Brother Lee joined the SIU in 1949 in the port of Tampa sailing as fire­ man-watertender and third assistant en­ gineer. He was a 1966 graduate of the SIU MEBA District 2 Training School, Brooklyn, N.Y. Seafarer Lee was a veteran of the U.S. Air Corps. Born in Dover, Fla., he was a resident of Lady Lake, Fla. Burial was in Lady Lake Cemetery. Surviving are his widow, Elizabeth, and a daughter, Gayle. Frank L. Smith, Jr., 62, died of a heart attack in an ambu­ lance on the way to Memorial Hospital, Long Beach, Calif, on Sept. 13, 1976. Brother Smith joined the SIU in 1939 in the port of Boston and sailed as a bosun. He sailed 38 years. Born in Wakefield, Mass., he was a resident of Huntington Beach, Calif. Burial was in Westminister (Calif.) Memorial Park Cemetery. Sur­ viving are his widow, Evangeline and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Smith, Sr. of Massachusetts. Charles E. Smith, 49, died in Kennestove Hospital, Mari­ etta, Ga. of multiple injuries sustained in an auto accident on November 11, 1976. Brother Smith joined the SIU in the port of Mobile in 1968 sailing as a chief elec­ trician. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force at Hill AFB, Utah. A native of Ashland, Ala., he was a resident of Bay Minette, Ala.- Interment was in Bay Minette Cemetery. Surviving are three sons, John of Bay Minette, Charles and James, and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John E. Smith. April, 1977 Pensioner Alfred P. Stearns, 67, died of heart failure in the West Florida Hospi­ tal, Pensacola, Fla. on October 9, 1976. Brother Stearns joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of Mobile sailing as a fireman-watertender. He sailed 44 years. Born in Pensacola, he was a resident there. Interment was in Bayview Memorial Cemetery, Pensa­ cola. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Josephine S. McVoy and Mrs. Roberta Clower, both of Pensacola. Pensioner Albert D. Smith, 74, died of heart failure in Overlake Hospital, Bellevue. Wash, on June 17, 1976. Brother Smith joined the SIU 'in 1940 in the port A^lik A of Baltimore and sailed as a bosun. He sailed for 45 years. Seafarer Smith was born in Scotland, was a naturalized U.S. citizen and a resident of Issaqah, Wash. Cremation took place in the Sunset Crematory, Bellevue. Surviving is his widow, Mar­ garet. Kay D. Hagcn, 47, died of hepatitis in Seattle, Wash, on Jan. 27. Brother Hagcn joined the SIU in the port of Seattle in 1968 sailing as a cook and baker. He sailed 23. years and was a veteran of the post-World War II U.S. Army. A native of Bellingham, Wash., he was a resident of Oak Har­ bor, Wash. Cremation took place in the Wright Crematory, Seattle. Surviving is his mother, Mrs. Virginia Perry of Oak Harbor. Pensioner Victor Harding, 67, died on Mar. 14. Brother Harding joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1952 W sailing as a bosun. He sailed 57 years, sailed as a British captain, was on the picket line in the 1961 N.Y. Harbor strike and received a 1960 Union Personal Safety Award for sailing aboard an accident-free ship, the SS City of Alma. Seafarer Harding was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in 1961. Born in England, he was a resident of San Francisco. Surviving is a daughter, Mrs. Jennifer Ankers of Charlotte, N.C. Pensioner Ray­ mond R. Van Valkenburg, 67, died on Jan. 31. Brother Van Valkenburg joined the Union in the port of New York in 1960 and sailed as a deck­ hand for the Penn Central Railroad from 1927 to 1971. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Corps in World War II. Inland Boatman Van Valkenburg was a member of the In­ ternational Masters, Mates and Pilots Union from 1937 to 1960. Born in West New York, N.J., he was a resident of North Bergen, N J Surviving are two brothers, Henry and Leeman, and a nephew, Robert, all of West New York. Pensioner Ferdi­ nand L. Hart, 82, was found dead of a cerebral shock in New York City on Mar. 2. Brother Hart joined the SIU in j; 1938 in the port of r New York and sailed as a second electrician and chief stew­ ard. He sailed 53 years. A native of St. Andrew's, Jamaica, B.W.I., he was a resident of New York City. Interment was in Woodlawn Cemetery, the Bronx, N.Y. John B. Martin, III, 21, died on Mar. 8. Brother Martin joined the SIU fol­ lowing his graduation from Piney Point in 1976. He sailed as an OS and upgraded at the HLSS in 1975. Seafarer Martin also attended Florida Junior College. Born in Jacksonville, Fla. he was a resident there. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John B. and Mary Martin, II, Jr. and an aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph and Rosalie Oszuscik, all of Jacksonville. James E. Tate, 49, drowned in Maumee Bay, Toledo, Ohio when he fell into the water while working on the McKee & Sons Dock off the SS Presque Isle on Oct. 11, 1976. Brother Tate joined the SIU in the port of Detroit in 1964 sailing as an AB for McKee & Sons in 1976. He had sailed for the Boland Steamship Co. in 1957. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. A native of Sequatchi, Tenn., Brother Tate was a resident of Whitewell, Tenn. Burial was in Cookston Cemetery, White well. Surviving arc two sons, Harold and Ronald; a daughter, Mrs. Marvin E. (Peggy) Smith of Dunlap, Tenn., and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fenton Smith. *"5.. Arthur W. Brab­ ant, 64, died of heart failure in Mercy Hospital, Watertown, N.Y. on Feb. 8. Brother Brabant joined the SIU in the port of Detroit in 1960 sailing as a fire­ man-watertender for the Boland and Cornelius Steamship Co. in 1976. He sailed 48 years and was a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. Laker Brabant was born in Clayton, N.Y. and was a resident there. Burial was in St. Mary's Cemetery, Clayton. Surviving is a brother, Jerome of Clayton. o Walter F. Doiiiinick, 61,died of heart failure in the Nesbitt Memorial Hdspital, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. on Feb. 26. Brother Dominick joined the SIU in the port of Detroit in 1960. He sailed as a bosun for the Boland and Cornelius Steamship Co. on the 55 De­ troit Edison. He sailed 31 years. Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was a resident there. Interment was in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Wilkes-Barre. Surviving are his widow, Stefanie; a son, Richard, and a brother, Robert. Clifltord A. Camp­ bell, 65, died on Mar. 10. Brother Camp­ bell joined the Union ] in the port of Detroit in 1965 sailing as a cook. He sailed for the Kinsman Marine Transit Co. in 1963, for the Bob-Lo in 1967 and for the Huron Cement Co. Born in Spencer, Iowa, he was a resident of Minneapolis, Minn. Surviving are a son, Clifford and a sister, Mrs. Louis (Birdie) Brunson of Minneapolis. > Arthur G. Sclimittling, 61, died on Mar. 1. Brother Schmittling joined the Union in the port of Hous­ ton in 1959 sailing as a cook for the D.O. Wade Towing Co. '^from 1959 to 1972 and for the Allied Towing Co. from 1975 to 1976. Born in Belleville, 111., he was a resident of Roxana, 111. Sur­ viving are four sons, Robert, James, I .ee and George of Roxana; a daughter. Rose Marie; his mother, Ida of Alton, 111. and a brother and sister-inlaw, Mr. and Mrs. Aloysius Mamie Schmittling of Brownsville, Tex. O Pensioner Andy Youhas, 70, died of heart disease in Conneaut, Ohio on Jan. 17. Brother Youhas joined the Union in the port of Ashta­ bula, Ohio in 1961 sailing as a tug firefan for the Great Lakes Towing Co. from 1939 to 1974. He was a native of Fairport Harbor, Ohio and was a resi­ dent of Conncaut. Interment was in Center Cemetery, Conneaul. Surviving are his widow, Marion and a daughter, Susan. / i ' r ) Wallace S. West died on Feb. 18. Brother West joined the Union in the port of New Orleans in 1957 sailing as a pilot and captain for Dixie Carriers Corp. from 1961 to 1970 and for the Canal Barge Line. He leliied in 1971 after sailing for 31 years. Inland Boatman West was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. He was a resident of Covington, La. Surviving is his mother, Ethel of Covington. Joseph R. Murin, 72, passed away on Feb. 11. Brother Morin joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1960 sail.-4, ing as a porter for the Pioneer Steamship Co. He was born in Chassell, Mich, and was a resident of Forest Park, Ga. Surviving are his widow, Margaret of Harittsburg, Ky.; two sons, Joseph of Janesville, Wise, and Daniel, and a daughter, T Jary. age 31 y1 �7'fti Clad to Be Alive/ Says Seafarer Overcome by Fumes All he could say when it was over and he was resting in a Cape Town, South Africa hospital was, "I'm glad to be alive." The simple fact, though, is that Seafarer Harold Wallace is just plain lucky to be alive after being over­ come by fumes in two futile attempts to save the life of a shipmate who had fallen 25 meters to the bottom of an empty cargo tank on the SlU-con-, tracted supertanker SS New York (Interocean Mgt.) for Quick Return, Make Out Claim Form Properly Making an SlU pension, wel­ fare or vacation claim? You'll get your money a lot sooner if you take care to fill out the claim forms correctly. Many claims are unnecessarily delayed because Brothers do not provide all required information. One of the most frequent omis­ sions is the doctor's federal iden­ tification number. If this is not available, the doctor's social se­ curity number can be used in­ stead. When making a claim for a de­ pendent, also be sure to include your child's birth certificate or marriage certificate for your wife's claim. Remember, incomplete forms cannot be processed. If you have any questions, ask your port agent or write to Claims Department, Seafarers Interna­ tional Union, 275 20th St., Brook­ lyn, N.Y. 11215. The tragic incident, in which the ves­ sel's captain, Robert Fulton, was also hospitalized due to gas poisoning, oc­ curred earlier this year as the 265,000ton New York, on only her fourth voyage since being launched, was about 1,000 kilometers west of Saldanha, South Africa on her trip from South America to the Persian Gulf. The tanks had already been cleaned and Chief Mate Joe Robida entered one of the tanks to check a possible faulty valve. He was carrying a flashlight and a walkie-talkie. Seafarer Wallace, sailing ordinary, remained on deck with his walkie-talkie and watched as the chief mate slowly climbed down into the tank. Suddenly, Wallace heard a commo­ tion and Idoking down saw a decreasing speck of light disappear. He guessed it to be the chief's flashlight falling to the bottom of the" tank. Wallace became alarmed and tried to reach the mate by walkie-talkie, but there was no answer. He told the cap­ tain, standing nearby, of what happened and then entered the tank himself to assist his shipmate. But as he climbed down the tank's ladder, the young Sea­ farer hazily recalls becoming light­ headed and his arms and legs becoming paralyzed. He struggled back up to the deck and fell unconscious. Capt. Fulton then entered the tank trying to reach the mate, but he suffered the same consequences as Wallace. After this, two other Seafarers in turn entered the tank with fresh air breathers and a safety harness but neither could reach the mate. Brother Wallace, now recovered Back home in Brooklyn after his ordeal on the New York, Seafarer Harold Walace and son Anwa both agree—they're glad he's alive. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS KNOW YOUR RIGHTS FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every three months, which are to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A quarterly finance committee of rank and file members, elected by the membership, makes examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommenda­ tions. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recommendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds arc made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and senior­ ity are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return re­ ceipt requested. TThe proper address for this is: Frank Drozak, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 275 - 20fh Street, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11215 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are avail­ able in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obliga­ tions, such V filing for OT on the proper sheets and in Page 32 the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY — SEAFARERS LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publishing any ar­ ticle serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, 1960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Log policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circum­ stances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone at­ tempts to require any such payment be made without sup­ plying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. from his first ordeal, put on the fresh air breather and gave it one more try wearing one safety harness and carry­ ing another to tie around the chief mate. This time he made it and completed tjie grim task of hooking up the harness to the mate, who Wallace could see was already dead. Wallace had his second brush with death when, as the crew lifted him from the tank's bottom, he again felt the buzzing sensation caused by the poison fumes. He ripped off his mask and re­ moved his pants using them as a fan to disperse the pockets of gas. When the crew finally got Wallace back on deck, he was nearly uncon­ scious. The crew then hoisted up the body of Chief Mate Joe Robida. In the meantime, a South African Navy rescue launch, carrying emergency supplies and a doctor, was dispatched from Cape Town to rendezvous with the New York. When it arrived. Sea­ farer Wallace and Capt. Fulton were taken aboard. As the launch came within helicopter range of the coast, a rescue copter was sent to meet the launch and the two American seamen were airlifted the rest of the way to Cape Town. Seafarer Wallace recovered in a few days and was subsequently repatriated 'to the U.S. Presently, Wallace is home in Brooklyn, N.Y. with his wife, Julia, and four-year-old son, Anwa. In a recent interview with the Log, Brother Wallace said, "the incident may be over, but it's something I'll never forget. I have trouble sleeping at night thinking about it. I know the memory of the mate's death and the entire in­ cident will probably wear off, but right now it's something that bothers me very much." KNOW YOUR RIGHTS CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGA­ TIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves' with its con­ tents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempt­ ing to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no Seafarer may be discrimi­ nated against because of race, creed, color, sex and na­ tional or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION —SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its pro­ ceeds are used to further its objects and purposes includ­ ing but not limited to furthering the political, social and economic interests of Seafarer seamen, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are vol­ untary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of membership in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Sea­ farers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. Support SPAD to protect and further your economic, political and social interests, American trade union concepts and Seafarer seamen. If at any time a Seafarer feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or infor­ mation, he should immediately notify SIU President Hall at headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. Seafarers Log �Notice to All Participants of the Notice to All Participants of the Seafarers Pension Plan Seafarers Welfare Plan Beginning in 1977 and continuing in future years, all Participants in the Plan will be provided a Summary Annual Report, together with other materials in order to keep you informed about the financial status of the Plan. This Summary Annual Report covers the year ended March 31, 1976. (See statements of assets and liabilities below.) Beginning in 1977 and continuing in future years, all Participants in the Plan will be provided a Summary Annual Report, together with other materials in order to keep you informed about the financial status of^ the Plan. This Summary Annual Report covers the year ended March 31, 1976. (See statements of assets and liabilities below.) SEAFARERS PENSION PLAN SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORT SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN MARCH 31, 1976 SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORT END OF YEAR BEGINNINC; OF YEAR ASSETS Cash Receivables General Investments Party-In-Interest Investments Other Assets TOTAL ASSETS CURRENT VALUE Total Assets Book Value $ 3,330,528.90 3,562,277.32 91,905,268.47 1,782,707.50 18.993.34 $100,599,77.5753 $110,206,605.48 3,461,214.21 5,618,322.42 109,740,199.46 2,938,007.50 20,748.78 $121,778,492.37 $123,633,146.99 $ $ 43,607.67 67,145.45 $ 110,753.12 $121,667,739.25 52,863.02 41,719.66 $ 94,582.68 $100,505,192.85 STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS FOR PLAN YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 1976 END OF YEAR BEGINNING OF YEAR $ LIABILITIES Payables Other Liabilities TOTAL LIABILITIES NET ASSETS MARCH 31, 1976 ASSETS Cash Receivables General Investments Buildings and Other Depreciable Properties [Net] Other Assets. TOTAL ASSETS CURRENT VALUE . . Total Assets Book Value $ 598,268.26 3,527,228.20 428,352.49 $1,857,112.22 3,643,828.58 412,887.92 2,521,446.72 33,201.85 $7,108,497.52 $7,108,497.52 2,640,195.68 23,137.60 $8,577,162.00 $8,577,162.00 $5,131,329.19 98,978.00 $5,230,307.19 $1,878,190.33 $6,933,372.90 96,239.00 $7,029,611.90 $1,547,550.10 LIABILITIES Payables (Includes Plan Claims) Other Liabilities TOTAL LIABILITIES NET ASSETS ! INCOME Cash Contributions Earnings From Investments ^ Net Realized Gain On Sale Or Exchange of Assets Other Income TOTAL INCOME $ 14,019,330.20 6,790,373.74 52,087.56 405,000.00 $ 21,266,791750 EXPENSES Benefit Payments To Participants Or Their Beneficiaries Fees, Commi-ssions and Insurance Premiums For Fiduciary Insurance Other Than Bonding Other Administrative Expenses TOTAL EXPENSES NET INCOME $ 7,062,678.20 $ 155,674.36 638,067.87 7,856,420.43 13,410,371.07 Unrealized Appreciation of Assets Net Increase In Assets 7,752,175.33 ^. 21,162,546.40 Net Assets At Beginning of Year Net Assets At End of Year 100,505,192.85 $121,667,739.25 STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS FOR PLAN YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 1976 INCOME Cash Contributions Earnings From Investments Other Income TOTAL INCOME $6,758,592.12 64,086.47 345,240.53 $7,167,919.12 EXPENSES Benefit Payments to Participants Or Their Beneficiaries To Other Organizations Or Individuals Providing Welfare Benefits Fees, Commissions and Insurance Premiums For Fiduciary Insurance Other Than Bonding Other Administrative Expenses TOTAL EXPENSE.S NET DECREASE IN NET ASSETS Actuarial Report The consulting actuaries in their most recent report estimated the unfunded accrued liability of the Pension Plan as of December 31, 1974 to total $100,817,000.00. The total accrued liability at that time amounted to $208,342,000.00 and the annual current normal cost was $7,990,000.00. The actuary indicated that the annual contribution includes amortization of the unfunded accrued liability. In addition, Great Lakes District companies contributed $1.50 per man per day and Atlantic and Gulf companies contribute $1.67 per man per day for funding prior service costs. The actuary stated that the Fund's net income is the actuarial funding requirement. 106,968.01 1,625,351.58 (330,640.23 ) 1,878,190.33 Net Assets At End of Year The Seafarers Pension Trust, which provides for the creation of the Seafarers Pension Fund, was established under the provisions of the Agreement and Declaration of Trust of the Seafarers Welfare Plan, made as of July 1, 1950, between the Seafarers Inter­ national Union of North America, Atlantic, Gulf. Lakes and Inland Waters District and the signatory employers. This Trust was adopted by the Board of Trustees on September 20, 1961, and commenced operations on October 1, 1961. Regulations formulated under the Seafarers Pension Trust provide for the establishment of monthly pensions and a death benefit for employees for whom the Union is the collective bar­ gaining representative and who retire from employment, if they meet specific require­ ments as to age and years of service. 2,354,768,96 $7,498,559.35 Net Assets At Beginning of Year Establishment and Purpose of Fund 3,411,470.80 $1,547,550.10 Establishment and Purpose of Fund The Seafarers Welfare Plan, which provides for the establishment of the Seafarers Welfare Fund, was established under the provisions of an Agreement and Declaration of Trust made as of July 1, 1950, between the Seafarers International Union of North America, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Wafers District and the signatory employers. On September 20, 1961, the Trustees adopted the Fourteenth Amendment which established the Seafarers Pension Plan and which states, among other things, that both Plans shall be administered by the same Trustees and that all contributions shall be payable to the Seafarers Welfare Plan. This amendment also slates that the Trustees may allocate to the Pension Plan such portion of the contributions as they deem neces­ sary to pay pensioners, as provided under the Seafarers Pension Fund Trust Agreement and Rules and Regulations, and to maintain adequate reserves. The purpose of the Plan is to provide certain health and welfare benelits to eligible employees and pensioners and their dependents. Funds to provide these benefits are contributed by the signatory employers under the terms of collective bargaining agreements between the Union and the employers. NOTICE TO ALL PARTICIPANTS OF THE SEAFARERS PENSION PLAN NOTICE TO ALL PARTICIPANTS OF THE SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN Plan participants may obtain copies of the more detailed annual report for a reasonable charge, or may inspect it at the Pian Office without charge. The latest full annual report includes a list of the assets held for investment and all other relevant financial information. To obtain a copy of the annual report, write to the Administrator asking for what you want. The Administrator will state the charge for specific documents so that you can find out the cost before ordering. The full report can be examined at the Plan Office during normal business hours. If you seek additional information write to: Plan participants may obtain copies of the more detailed annual report for a reasonable charge, or may inspect it at the Plan Office without charge. The latest mil annual report includes a list of the assets held for investment and all other relevant financial information. To obtain a copy of the annual report, write to the Administrator asking for what you want. The Administrator will state the charge or specific documents so that you can find out the cost before ordering. The full report can be examined at the Plan Office during normal business hours. If you seek additional information write to; Administrator Seafarers Pension Plan 275 20th Street Brooklyn, New York 11215 April, 1977 Administrator Seafarers Welfare Plan 275 20th Street Brooklyn, New York 11215 Page 33 �mm Notice to All Participants of the Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Pension Plan Beginning in 1977 and continuing in future years, all Participants in the Plan will be provided a Summary Annual Report, together with other materials in order to keep you informed about the financial status of the Plan. This Summary Annual Report covers the year ended March 31, 1976. (See .statements of assets and liabilities below.) GREAT LAKES TUG AND DREDGE PENSION PLAN SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORT * Reduction in Carrying Values of Investment in Common Stock of Certain Real Estate Investment Trusts During the period under review, the market values of common'stocks of certain real estate investment trusts (REITS) substantially declined due to specific adverse conditions for these securities. It is generally considered unlikely that these securities will be able to ultimately recover the carrying value (cost) of the investments. Accordingly, the carrying values of the applicable REITS have been reduced by $42,638.34 via appropriate reserves to reflect their market values at March 31, 1976. MARCH 31, 1976 BEGINNING OF YEAR END OF YEAR $ 218,170.50 38,366.83 2,280,268.38 24,487.50 5,865.19 $2,567,158.40 $2,886,715.60 $ 237,221.88 79,692.23 2,782,885.88 8,787.50 3,600.43 $3,112,187.92 3,197,951.03 $ 9,821.93 $ 9,821.93 $2,557,336.47 $ 8,679.80 $ 8,679.80 $3,103,508.12 ASSETS Cash Receivables General Investments Party-In-Intcrest Investments Other Assets TOTAL ASSETS CURRENT VALUE , . Total Assets Book Value Establishment and Purpose of Fund The Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Pension Plan, which provides for the establish­ ment of the Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Pension Fund, was established under the provisions of the Agreement and Declaration of Pension Plan made as of April 1, 1961, as amended, between various signatory employers of the Great Lakes and the Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Region, Inland Boatmen's Union of the Seafarers Inter­ national Union of North America, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO. The Pension Plan provides for the adoption of a pension program for the exclusive benefit of employees. LIABILITIES Payables TOTAL LIABILITIES NET ASSETS The consulting actuary, in his most recent report, estimated the total accrued liability of the Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Pension Fund as of December 31, 1974, to be $4,687,247.00 and its annual current normal cost to be $172,876.00. The actuary indicated that the unfunded accrued liability of $1,922,711.00 is being amortized over the 36 year period from December 31, 1974, and that the Pension Fund has net income which exceeds the annual normal cost and 36 year amortization of the unfunded accrued liability. STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS FOR PLAN YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 1976 INCOME Cash Contributions By Employers Cash Contributions By Employees Earnings From Investments Net Realized Gain On Sale Or Exchange of Assets TOTAL INCOME $ 233,034.45 81,618.24 171,522.88 57,244.16 $ 543,419.73 EXPENSES Bcnelit Payments Fees, Commissions and Insurance Premiums For Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation Insurance Premiums For Fiduciary Insurance Other Than Bonding Other Administrative Expenses Other Expenses" TOTAL EXPEN.SES NET INCOME Unrealized Appreciation of A.ssets Net Increase On Assets Net Assets At Beginning of Year Net Assets At End of Year $ 121,503.55 11,325.43 . Actuarial Report 1,864.68 53,710.17 42,638.34 $ 231,042.17 312,377.56 233,794.09 546,171.65 2,557,336.47 $3,103,508.12 NOTICE TO ALL PARTICIPANTS OF THE GREAT LAKES TUG AND DREDGE PENSION PLAN Plan participants may obtain copies of the more detailed annual report for a reasonable charge, or may inspect it at the Plan Office without charge. The latest full annual report includes a list of the assets held for investment and all other relevant financial information. To obtain a copy of the annual report, write to the Administrator asking for what you want. The Administrator will state the charge for specific documents so that you can find out the cost before ordering. The full report can be examined at the Plan Office during normal business hours. If you seek additional information write to: Administrator Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Pension Plan 275 20th Street Brooklyn, New York 11215 Thomas Jefferson Seafarers^ Ship's Committee Hold Meeting In photo at left SIU Representative George R'ipoll (right) talks over the Union business with the crew and some of the Ship's Committee of the SS Thomas Jefferson (Waterman) at a shipboard meeting after a payoff at the port of New York's Brooklyn Pier 7. In the photo (right) is the full Ship's Committee of (I. to r. sitting): Recertified Bosun Luther Pate, ship's chairman and Deck Delegate Dale Allen. Standing (I. to r.) are: EcJucati.onal Director H. R. Guymon; Engine Delegate Jack Smithey; Chief Steward Jesus de los Reyes, secretary-reporter, and Steward Delegate [Robert Adams. Page 34 Seafarers Log �12'A' Seniority Upgraders Tom McKeehan Thomas Herbert Mike Hurley Seafarer Tom McKeehan, 28, graduated from the New Orleans An­ drew F uruseth Training School in 1968. A member of the engine de­ partment, he up­ graded to QMED at the HLSS in 1975. He has obtained both lifeboat and firefighting tickets. Brother McKeehan was born in Blount County, Tenn. and is a resident of Le­ noir City, Tenn. He sails out of the ports of New Orleans and New York. Seafarer Thomas Herbert, 25, first shipped out with the SlU in 1973. A member of the en­ gine department, he upgraded to FOWT at the HLSS last year. Brother Her, ( bert has both life­ boat and firefighting tickets. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he is a resident there and ships out of the port of New York. Seafarer Mike Hurley, 30, started soiling with the SlU in 1973. A member of the deck depart­ ment, he went on to upgrade this year to AB at Piney Point. He has firefighting and life­ boat tickets. Brother Hurley is a native of Bristol, Conn, and lives and ships out of the port of Tampa. Paul LIgon Seafarer Paul Ligon, 25, gradu­ ated from the HLSS in 1973 and sails in the engine depart­ ment. Brother Li­ gon upgraded to FOWT in 1974 at the HLS in Piney Point. He has life­ boat and firefighting endorsements. A native of Tokyo, Japan, he lives and ships out of the port of Baltimore. Steve Weldon Seafarer Steve Weldon, 21, grad­ uated from the HLSS in Piney Point in 1973. A member of the eni gine department, he upgraded to FOWT at the HLS in 1975. He has both life­ boat and firefighting tickets. Brother Weldon was born in Baltimore where he lives and from where he ships out. Allan Kurtz Seafarer Allan Kurtz. 25, in 1972 graduated from Piney Point and sails in the engine department. He up­ graded to FOWT in 1974 at the HLSS. Brother Kurtz has firefighting and life­ boat tickets. Born in Chicago, 111., he is a resident of Hawthorne, Calif, and ships out of the port of Houston. •! DEEP SEA Howard L. Drennen Seafarer Howard L. Drennen, 25, first shipped out with the SlU in 1973 following his graduation from the HLSS. In 1974, he received his FOWT endorsement. He —» ^ ' has both his life­ boat and firefighting tickets. Born in Montgomery, W. Va., Brother Drennen lives in Ansted, W. Va. and ships out of the port of New York. Joe Edwards Jim Sieger Seafarer Joe Ed­ wards, 32, gradu­ ated from Piney Point in 1968 and sails in the deck de­ partment. He up­ graded to AB in 1976 and has his lifeboat and fire­ fighting endorse­ ments. A native and resident of New Haven, Conn., he ships out of the port of New York. Seafarer Jim Sie­ ger, 25, started sail­ ing as an oiler and upgraded to FOWT in 1973 at the HLSS in Piney Point. He holds lifeboat and fire­ fighting endorse­ ments. Brother Sie­ ger is a native of Bayshore, L.I., N.Y. where he resides. He ships out of the port of New York. Choyce Jackson Seafarer Choyce Jackson, 22, first began sailing with the SlU in 1973, the year he gradu­ ated from the HLSS. A member of the engine deI partment, he upI graded to FOWT in 1975 at Piney Point. Brother Jackson has both lifeboat and firefighting en­ dorsements. He was born in Houston where he resides and ships out. James Sasnett Seafarer James Sasnett, 27, is a 1971 graduate of the Andrew Furus e t h T r a in in g School in New Or­ leans. A member of the deck depart­ ment, he sails as AB. Brother Sas­ nett holds lifeboat and firefighting en­ dorsements. He was born in Florala, Ala., and is a resident of Pen.sacola, Fla. He ships out of the port of Hous­ ton. Angel Hernandez Seafarer A ngel "Pops" Hernandez, 23, first shipped out with the SlU in 1971 when he grad­ uated from the An­ drew F uruseth Training School, Brooklyn, N.Y. A member of the en­ gine department, he upgraded to FOWT at Piney Point in 1976. He has lifeboat and firefighting tickets. Brother Hernandez was born in Puerto Rico and was raised in Brooklyn. He lives in Flushing, Queens, N.Y. with his wife, Jeanette and two children. He ships out of the port of New York. \ 5 i Coast Guard Seizes 23 as On-Fire Panamanian Pot Ship Sinks Two Miami, Fla. Coast Guard cut­ ters seized 23 crewmembers and 12 bales of marijuana of a suspected 50ton cargo which went to the bottom when the blazing rustbucket Pana­ manian freighter, SS Calabres, fleeing to South American waters, sank 170 miles north of the port of San Juan, Puerto Rico. The pot-laden vessel had been shadowod for a week hy the cutters sus­ pecting the Calabres was carrying dope before she caught fire. A Coast Guard spokesman said the 23 crewmen were plucked out of the water and arrested for conspiracy in an attempt to smuggle marijuana into the continental United States. They were taken to San Juan. U.S. Custom Service officials who boarded the Calabres before she sank estimated that she was carrying 50-tons of the pot. They confiscated two bales of the stuff aboard and W bales whichfloated to the surface when the vessel went under to Davey Jones' Locker. The Coast Guard suspected the Cal­ abres of being one of those ships that carry huge quantities of marijuana, but remain outside of U.S. territorial waters. Their standard operating pro­ cedure the Coast Guard said, is for smaller boats to be loaded with the pot from the freighter and then the boats try to sneak their contraband ashore. In another event in Miami, the U.S. Customs there, recently sold at auction,. for $92,000 a 100-foot long cargo ship grabbed by them in a marijuana raid. The vessel, the SS Labrador nee SS Night Train, was sold to the top bidder, Miami's Christos Tzanetakos, head of the Professional Marine Engineering Co. Thirty-six bidders starting bidding at $50,000 for the 12-year-old, double hatch, self-contained craned freighter. Warning to Seafarers Young and Old: Drug Possession Means Loss of Seaman's Papers If you are convicted of possession of any illegal drug—heroin, barbitu­ rates, qpeed, LSD, or even nuirijuana—the U.S. Coast Guari wfll revoke your seaman papers, without app^, FOREVER. That means that you lose for the rest of your life the r^lit to make a liv^ by the sea. However, it doesn't quite end diere even if you receive a suspended sentence. You may lose your right to vote, your right to hold public office or to own a gun. You also may lose the opportunity of ever becoming a doctor, dentist, certified public accountant, engineer, lawyer, architect, realtor, pharmacist, school teacher, or stockbroker. You may jeopardize your right to hold a job where you must be licensed or bonded and you may never be able to work for the city, the county, or the Federal government. It's a pretty tough rap, but that's exactly how it is and you can't do any­ thing about it. The convicted drug user leaves a black mark on his reputation for the rest of his life. However, drugs can not only destroy your right to a good livelihood, it can destroy your life. Drug abuse presents a serious threat to both your physical and mental health, and the personal safety of those around you. This is especially true aboard ship where clear minds and quick reflexes are essential at all times for the safe operation of the vessel. Don't let drugs destroy your natural right to a good, happy, productive life. Stay drug free and steer a clear course. Page 35 April, 1977 m i i �The Harry • l> tnday9 O'*® i ..for, better yl>'oiJ__J_Z- &r.;:.s-'r5r-"f Opposiles Attt . ,„l„. af ift hismasicita — SrS'S-.-« SS« a„ ordinary seaman, equivalency P'^'^fie enjoyed working eauonalopp there. Boatman Laiiham, sel operator for nine yia ahoul as °Pi;"«"': "'J oparalor ManuBccontplc'c •-)?;',I„.HLSS.Thcy mcnt ami '\„j.au,e one is a Ruy and are so »PP"f'p^^,„an William Lanhan. one >s a gal, Kandeh an, respecand Boauvonian Muin had no first.'H_hadhea.d He also said aa.d ihaM t „q.j program for „UhtheHLStramees.J\,^^^^ them is good, a ' ^ ,fiey first started he" he said. v ot 1 went through tming aboard my aU »g_^^ stay. > that he . j|y good about the mj.s^yhj „^„r them tike "f";. 'Imyboatrigfrtnow haveshgradtta mttt y „f Poj;^ Sister Bandeleam a school," I'F V starting pn^'hiiig, „ go. Then the corapany ia ""h ,P solsaid'lMlgoom o c. p„ S Lanhan, now hopes to .a ...- ^ 1 I m '^1 works {or Na* Hrother LanUaro, • Course P fie,ret. hand. She She also cat ettr^^md h« roIn discnssmg ^ ^ ,„i of l.ttlo cram, she said, ^ recommend things Ididnt know befor.^^^^_^^^,„^ this program and School." . , , , _i,.> onioyed working She also said that • curious with the llt.S ftamc-; and ambitions ,o know yourboal,' stn-ss ^ „lieelhoiisiN STiis^^rXiiU-i-FP.^ Towing of Noi i:vcn ihougli the ^ sexes and come from p „[ opposite ^ns of the Operator I later this yeai ior i;'S:a'nX.andtorherpilo.V.fcense. ™""''^''';''\th';eS;hooTandlheea..the Harry Lundi b<t^ Directory of All June Quartermaster . . ..,e ^ft.ool Vocal «e. Cpgrading Courses Course Cancelled The lmndel« rg < PEEPSEA, EAKFS COEKSES (tuarter- life Deck Departnteril . Able-sr-nniai.. 12 Months Any^ rs n,: Idt metn as Ahie- takes a turn at the Waters . a • .-a ;.;\vaier» V . e Able.scanian,Un«-mW iiili Waters. • Lifeboatman • Ouartcr master gtor Management I Engine V Firenrarr, Oiler, Walertender Automation Course S^="~~"'u=..C.>. To Start July 25 both . tn\ion in the operaAvhich 7 of automated boiler tion and eon ^alysis and the oper- -Any ABLE SEAMAIS . . of „f classroom rstnmroon woidc .nslsts to include: basic and pvaclical train g^ ^omscamaiiship, m es compass, nV cargo knots and splices, block r,..\uing emergency '£ui.l,a" uiator t ruv P^Xwr as-sociated engine bilge pumps, am uaiu by R„.,„i„n.en.s = _ ,.„„,lidaieiS 19.y of instruction leading to "oMED-Any Rating is certification as V ^ includes mCoast Guard ensivuclioii Icadiiv -,0 this rating, ^fovscments You must Course Requir seatime showeviaeuceo aepariment "• '""a It a.rendorsenacnt as rating, «®V Of«> F;a»t*«'-® T2 weeks in lenglkCourse is "Xflia-Physioat-anii^om I Must pass a f-; ^ ' 1 r-nlor Vision. . Mus,l.avetmrm.d<-o.w^^^^ i. d em'ine mom eonsoh. autoniati » . „ i, (o„r we. --;:r::?:-o:;fo.m«o..ke. ^ LNGLPG , , _ •. Refrigerated Oontatners 1 "!;!,iitHation ^ Chief r:-;:-h^::a-iranafly 7, Augbegin on April graduate.' j Tow aiief(-.«.okeou.sisWi . p„r Al.le-Seam» r 28. June 9. July 2 K O'^ it an HLSS gradXov. 2'1. will ^Lirl un boats, yovt ... • I* / '. .a k Vssisfm" <•.» ,r,. oo- or V2 months st>altmi Muy 12-Jmm^'- A.„ iiate. 19 AuS.^and •i" and Dee- B. ., ,ir,cation as ( ook Sinning dales: May 12, ^ ^ <'"dr'-''''':V,';',;;i,,,,l two »a-ek intervals Oct' 27' ami Hak. r w|l Starling Aprd Page 36 ^ > steward Department Assistant Cook • • . • • :.... % 'O.-.V'#* # Cpok and Bakcf • Chief Cook -•:#::Chicmewara ^ - , I „,RAN6 WATERS COURSES ^ Able-Seaman p„..Towboat Operator Original Towboat Operator. FOWT •n„- couis.' is ^bemln.Val.h^ I,.oris to emlors™;rt as „.,uh-r, and/or „.lfyr.uliave ^HavettfnSs seatime as Wipcr, OR f VH S at Piney Point• -d"i:^:X:e -Iks seatime as 1 vv an engine department " Z. an- no requirements. rating ^9. rattng ihere thrre a starting/»'y 7 '.V, f vFleclvicalMainUmancc r • Maiim " ^ fj^tonance and . ' I • • Pumvi'uum "ta ,. , e Operation MOO in i^cheye. each eye. :tU...e-Seamanl2M„n.h^^^ , ,. • nkscJEngia^s niusl: snine new dal tioiuil steward . ' - starling and at least .rf-js^cs, however, mu<lidates who weai ^ ^. j^^^t glasses _ . • Atttomation 7v': N„» Dates Set (or Steward Course. With llie temporal) • liie itmiporary ^ . .1 n..n;irin \ QMED-Airy Eating ^ , Advanced PampmanPtooe ^ . - Wialder "l"""''-'"Tt oi'i as possible, llu- program a^ . nnist . To be ehgibh ^.ndorscml'Ut. Uohl a QMEO-any The course of n " Engme W-, ..I vntrnt 1 Departmem^j . t— Deck Department 1, •..Ueairvrl • K,VI 111 automation is HUtoma A course 111 h'nP Luiuleberg scheduled to There arc still School on July ulass, so , number of ,Uf>uld apply • 1 .^•S'rNorOver^W Dt"® Ions Upon Oceans First Class-PUot ;i«,:,:SVg5a r irsi A.'f""'" Ra^hf Observer Pre-Bhginecr Diesel Engvm s . I^ilnt Engineer Uninspected Motor Vessels . Chief Engin.«ri;ninspeeled -:i;Motor-V:ess% ; .-•:Tankerman;;;y:.iV,.-^,o Towboatjnlandvaook^^^^^^^^^^ . Vessel Operator Managetnenf and Safety (>ourse , Seatarers Lof �34-Year OldPhiladelphian Earns High School Diploma Seafarer Ed Murray, a 31-year old Philadelphian, recently completed the GED program at tlu- Harry Lundeberg School and earned his high school di­ ploma. He has been a member of the SIL for 13 years. Seafarer Murray commented that he came to HLS to get his diploma because 'T wanted to see if 1 could learn the math because in the future 1 want to get my engineer's license." Murray received his QMED in 1973 at the Lundeberg School. \\ hen a.sked what he liked most about the program, Murray said, "the entire program is very good. 1 like everything." He feels that the lamdeberg School offers many things that other inslilulions don't. "The classes are small and the teachers have more time to help each person with his own particular problem. The program was a lot harder than I thought it would be, but I received a lot of individuali/ed help from my teachers." .Seafarer Murray .said that he recom­ mends the GED program at the Harry Lundeberg School to (>very .Seafarer who didn't finish high .school. This program is 2 Are Lifeboatmen SIU members Jim BernachI, left, and George Overton display their Lifeboatmen certificates after completing this important course at the Lundeberg School. 7 College Scholarships Awarded Yearly to Members, Dependents ?! Another part of the SlU's total educa­ tional program for its members is the Union's (College Scholarships Fund. Each year the SIU awards five $10,000 fouryear scholarships, of which one is reserved for a Union member and four for depen­ dents of members. number of year.s, so you will only be eompeling with other seamen with similar educational backgrounds. The awards are giaiiletl in April of each year and the deadline for the receipt of all applications is usually around April 1. Eligibility requirements are as follows: The L'nion also awards two .$.5,000 twoyear .scholarships re.served exclusively for members. The two-year scholarships offer various opportunities i-specially for the member who plans to keep shipping. In such a program you may develop a trade or skill which would improve your per­ formance aboard ship as well as helping you obtain a better paying job when you are ashore. • Have not less than two years of ac­ tual employment f three years for the par­ ent or guardian of dependents) on vessels of companies signatory to the Seafarers Welfare Plan. The $10,000 scholarships may be used to pursuit any field of study at any ac­ credited college or university in the U.S. or its territories. In regard to our members, application requirements are geared for the man or woman who has been out of school for a I Pick up a .scholarship ap|)lication now. They are available for you and your de­ pendents at the local Union hall or by open to all .SIU members in good stand­ ing. If you are interested in obtaining more information about the program, or if would like to enroll in it, contact your l)ort agent, or write the following addre.ss: Academic Department. Marry Lundeberg School. Piney Point. Md. 20674. LUNDEBERG UPGRADING APPLICATION Name. Dale of Birth (LUKI) j (First) (.Miclcllr) Mo./Diiy/Yfar Address (Slrcui) Telephone #._ (City), I I I I • Have one day of employment on a ve.ssel in the six-month period immedi­ ately preceding date of application. • Have 90 days of employment on a ves.sel in the previous calendar year. Seafarer Ed Murray is the latest SIU member to achieve a high school equivalency diploma through the Lundeberg School's GED program. (Slut.') Decpsca Member Q (Ari'a Cotio) Inland W aters Member EH Lakes Member • Seniority Book Number 1 I Dale Book Was Issued- I Social .Security #. I (Zip Ciiilc) Port Presently Registered In_ Port Issued- Endor.semenI fs) Now HehL I I Piney Point Graduate: [EI Yes j Entry Program: From No U] (if so, fill in below) to Fndor.senicnl (s) Received „ (OuH'H Atlfiidril) writing to the .Seafarers Welfare Plan, (iollege .Scholarships, 27.5 20lh St., Brook­ lyn, \.Y. 11215. Upgrading Program: From to . Endorsement (s) Received (Dalrs .Atlriidrd) Boatman Gives $100 to 5PAD I Do you hold a letter ol completion for Lifchoiit: j I [E] Yes * Firefigbling: [E] Yes Dates .Available for Traininu [EE] No; [E] No _ . _ I j j (Itef'er lo Directory for all course listings.) 1 Am Interested in tbe Follow ing (atur.se(s )^ : RECORD OF EMPLOYMENT TIME—(Sbow only amount needed to up­ grade in rating noted above or attach letter of service, whichever is applicable.) VESSEL SIGNATURE Boatman Ervin Brong, right, is thanked by Piney Point Agent, George'Costango, for his contribution of $100 to SPAD. the SlU's political arm. Brother Brong sails as engineer on the tug. Papa Guy. operated by Steuart Petroleum of Piney Point. April, 1977 RATING HELD DATE SHIPPED DATE OF DISCHARGE DATE. RETURN COMPITEIED APPLICATION TO: LUNDEBERG UPGRADING CENTER, PINEY POINT, MD. 20674 Page 37 I I I �mm Inland Boatman Tugs^the Active and theShamokin Above is the Active tied up at Sun Oil Co. Docks in Newark Bay, N.J. In photo below (standing right center) on the Active, SlU Representative George Ripoll conducts a meeting with (seated clockwise) Mate Walter Popperwill, Capt. Junious H. Fulford and MEBA Second Engineer Ernie Hudson. Standing (right) is Chief Engineer Clifton Potter. In the Active's galley is Cook Bill Delesine stirring a sauce. Capt. Carl Foster of the Active (Ex­ press Marine) in her wheelhouse. Hold Meetings on Oil Run to the Port of New York The coastwise towing tugs, the Active and the Shamokin recently discharged their cargoes of oil and picked up gasoline for their accompanying barges at the Sun Oil Co. Docks in Newark, N.J. and at the re- I mr • -'n Cn the Shamokin docked at Linden, N.J., Ripoll leads a meeting aboard the tug with (I. to r.): Capt. Ellis Foster; Second Engineer William Fulford; Mate Charles Foreman, and Cook Roy Holton, Jr. Cook Roy Holton, Jr. of the Shamokin (Express Towing) slices vegetables. Page 38 fineries in Linden, N.J. The SIU Boatmen aboard told SIU Represen­ tatives about their beefs and had their questions answered on their con­ tracts. Further Union servicing of the Shamokin included Mate William Fulford getting his reissued SIU book. He also holds a second engi­ neer's rating and a book in the MEBA. Other members of the crew are Mates Charles Foreman and Mark Gray and Cook Albin R. Henries. The tugs tow their barges up the Atlantic Coast from the port of Phila­ delphia and return to dockings at the ports of New York and New Jersey. They call, too, at ports in Connecti­ cut and other New England states. Second Fankerman James B. Felip of the Shamokin tightens up the lines of the Barge Interstate 35. Seafarers Log �Coi«: sra-wa 213 Have lloiiatiMl $I(N» 4ir Alarc To SI'AII Since Bcgiauiiifi of '77 * .*•. T:y'h The following Seafarers and other concerned individuals, 213 in all have demonstrated an active interest in participating in political and legislative activities which are vital to both our job security and our social and economic welfare, by voluntarily, donating $100 or more to fhe Seafarers Political Activities Donation (SPAD) fund since the beginning of 1977. (The law prohibits the use of any union money, such as pdues, initiation fees, etc., for political activities. The most effective way the trade unionist can take part in politics is through voluntary political contributions. SPAD is the union s separate segregated political fund. It solicits and accepts only voluntary contributions. It engages in political activities and makes contributions to candidates. A member may voluntarily contribute as he sees fit or make no contribution without fear of reprisal.) Four who have realized how important it is to let the SfU's voice he heard in the Halls of Congress have contributed $200, three have contributed $300, and one $600. For the rest of the year the LOG will be running the SPAD honor rolls because the Union feels that in the upcoming months our political role must be maintained if the livelihoods of Seafarers are to be protected. (A copy of our report is filed with the Federal Election Commission and is available for purchase from the Federal Election Commission, Washington, D.C.) NOTE: Each month's SPAD Honor Roll contains the names of those individuals who have given $100 or more as of the last Friday of the pre' vious month. . Abas. I. Adamson, R. R. Air, R. N. Algina, J. All, A. Allen, J. Anderson, A. Anderson, R. Antici,M. Aquino, G. AumOler, R. Avery, R. Barroga, A. Bartiett, I. Baum, A. Beeching, M. Bendii^ C; Bcigcria, J. , Berglond, B. Blsiiop, S. Bland, W. Bonser,L. Boyne, D. Brand, H. Brown, G. Browne, G. Bryant, B. Bucci, P. Buczynski, J. Caga, L. Caffey,J. Campbell, A. Campbell, A. Celgina,J. Cheshire, J. Cofone, W. Conklin, K. Costango, G. Cresci, M, Cross, M. Cunningham, W. 1&a'S1iva;M;- 7" :jjDayis, S., • DebaErios,lU[. K ]]N»diaiiip, A. b«arlo,X DeiplNich, J* Dlai^ R. Dierdks, Dlgiorgio, J. Doak,W. Dolgen,D. Domenico,!. Domingo, G. Drozak,F. Drpzak,,P. SPAD Honor Roll Dniry, C. Dryden, 3, Ducote, C. Dwyer, J. Dyer, A. Evans, M. Faast,J. Fay, J. Fergus, S. Fgrshee, R. Fischer, H. Fiune,V. Franco, P. Francum, C. Frank, S., Jr. Frounfelter, D. Furukawa, H. Garcia, R. Gardner, E. Gentile, C. Gimbert, R. Goff,W. Goldberg, J. Gooding, H. Goodspeed, J. Guillen, A. Haggagi, A. Hall, W. Hall, P. HaU,M. Hannibal, R. HarUdstad,V. Harris, E. Hauf,M. Haynes, B. Holmes, W. '"ffdTiray oftpxmiV Jackson, J. Johnson, D. Jones, T. Kastina, T. KeUer,D. Kerr, R. Kizzire, C. Koflowitch,W. Kouvardas, J. Kramer, M. Lankford,J. Lawrence, W. Lelonek, L. Lennon,J. Loleas, P. Lynch, C. Lyness, J. Magruder, W. Malesskey, G. Manafe, D. Martinussen, C. McNabe,J. McNaUy,M. McCartney, G. McCaskcy, E., McClinton, J. McElroy, E, McFarland, D. McNeely, J. Mesfqrd, H. MoUard, C. Mongelli, F. Mooney, E. Morrison, J. Mortensen, O. Munsie, J. Murray, J. Murray, M. Napoli, F. Nash,W. Neffe, J. Olson, F. Pacheco,E. Paladino, F. Papiichis, S. Paradise, L. Paschal, R. Patterson, D. $600 Honor Roll Pomerlane, R. $300 Honor Roll Manuel, R. Qiunter, J. Romolo, V. $200 Honor Roll Bernstein, A. Combs, W. Pow, J. Shields, J. Perez, J. Peth, C. Prentice, R. Prevas, P. Protf,T. Pui^vee, A. Quinnonez, R. Reck, L. Reinosa, J. Reiter, J. Rhoades, G. Ripoll, G. Roades, O. Roberts, J. Robinson, W. Rodriguez, R. Rondo, C. Roy, B. Royal, F. Rudnicki, A. Sacco, M. Sacco, J. San Fillippo, J. Sanchez, M. Schuffels, P. Seagord, E. Selzcr, S. Selzer, R. Siglcr,M. Silva, M. Smith, T. Soresi, T. Spencer, G. Stancaugr, R. Stearns, B. Stephens, C. Stevens, W. ' Stubblefield,P. Sulaiman, A. Sullins, F. Tanner, C. Taylor, F. Taylor, J. Telegadas, G. Terpe, K. Troy, S. Tmenski, C. Tsminrx, L. Turner, L. Underwood, G, Yelandra, D. Webb, J. West, D. Whitmer, A. Wfaitsitt, M. Wilburn, R. Williams, L. Wilson, C. Wilson, J. Wingheld, P. Worster, R, Yarmola, J. • SS:-! SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION (SPAD) 679 FOURTH AVENUE Date. S.S. No.. .Book No.. Contributor's Name. Address BROOKLYN, N.V. 11232 ^ ^ City, .state, .Zip Code I acknowledge and understand that SPAD is a separate segregated fund established and administered by my Union to engage in political activities and to make contributions and expenditures for candidates seeking political office and solicits and accepts only voluntary contributions, and I have the right to refuse to make any contribution without fear of reprisal. I may contribute such amount as I may volun­ tarily determine and I herewith contribute the sum of $ . This contribution constitutes m^ voluntary act and I am to to receive a copy of this receipt showing the amount of my contribution. A copy of SPAD's report Is filed with the Federal- Election Commission and is available for purchase from the Federal Election Commission, Washington, O.C. Signature of Solicitor Solicitor's No. • Port Deposit in the SlU Blood Bank— It's Your Life April, 1977 Page 39 �SEAFARERS LOG OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO In the photo at left, Oiler R. E. Haulcomb of the tug Cathteen E. Moran (fvloran Towing) enjoys his lunch in the.tug's messroom. In center photc, miniature Pomeranian. Peppy, who is mascot of the tug J. Barton Greer (Mobile Towing), is with his owner, Oiler Fred Vrocher of Austin, In right photo filling out a report in the wheelhouse of the new tug Patriarch (Caribe Towing) is First Mate Jim Franceschi. mm Mobile Harbor's sunny, clear skies and near 80 degree temperature provided a more than welcome respite on Mar. 16 for your Log reporter and Ml photographer after a long and harsh winter up North. With one of the port's patrolmen, Tom Glidewell showing us around the harbor, we drove onto the sturdy Alabama State Dock where we boarded the new, seagoing tug, the Patriarch (Caribe Towing). Set to sail at noon for Puerto Rico, she would tow the behemoth barge, Isla Verde which was loaded with a cargo of Southern lumber. Aboard we met Cook Bayard Britton who was getting off and new Cook James Barnett baking a cake. It's his first tug job in sailing 32 years with the SIU. In the messroom waiting for the cake were Deckhands Mike Bradshaw, John Sellers and Fred Thompson. Below decks in the engine room we ran into Chief Engineer Leslie Bryan monitor­ ing the control board. Following luncheon, we went via tunnel under the Alabama River to dockside to clamber aboard the tug Cathleen E. Moran (Moran) where ABs M. E. Nelson, M. Saranth and J. Johnson were working on the tow lines. Later on, along the same riverside at the Mobile Towing Co. Dock, on their tug John T. Walsh, were ABs Ray Esquere and Marion Bailey, and Oiler Tom Winston. With that we took one last look downriver toward Mobile Bay and headed for the monthly membership meeting in town. On the prow deck of the seagoing tug M/V Hatriarcn, built last year, are (I. to r.); Mobile Port Capt. Jim Herndon, senior master of Caribe Towing, and the tug's Captain, H. R. Wilson. The tug is at the Alabama State Docks. V. fS Lumber is being loaded aboard the 336-foot, 2-story high, 5,285-gross ton barge Isla Verde at the state dock for the five-day voyage to Puerto Rico. 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Title A name given to the resource April 1977 Description An account of the resource HEADLINE BOATMAN OK PACTS AT INLAND TUGS, ABL HALL, TURNER MEET ON PROPOSED MERGER NEW R/O R/O WESTWARD VENTURE IS CREWED MOBILE MEETING: MULL A TAXING PROBLEM 1ST CONTRACT INKED FOR MARINE TOWING IN CHARLESTON WHITEHOUSE BRIEFS LABOR’S COMMITTEE ON ENERGY MURPHY: NEED FOR CARGO PREFERENCE KREPS IS COMMERCE SECRETARY MOODY TELLS CONGRESS: U.S. NEEDS CARGO PREFERENCE $2.50 MINIMUM STUNS LABOR SITUS PICKETING BILL DEFEATED TUNA INDUSTRY IN JEOPARDY: 2,500 CANNERY LAYOFFS LONGSHOREMEN END 5-DAY DOCK STRIKE INOCULATIONS OVERDONE GALVESTON USPHS HOSPITAL MOVE AWAITS U.S. FUNDS TRUSTEES MEETING, PORT AGENTS CONFERENCE HELD SEAFARERS PENSION PLAN ADDS NEW BENEFIT HALL DEPOLORES COAST GUARD’S LOW BUDGET BID FOR SAFETY AT SEA U.S.-SOVIET SIGN BILATERAL GRAIN SHIPPING TREATY RAIL CAR FERRY CHIEF WAWATAM WILL CONTINUE TO RUN LABOR-MANAGEMENT GROUP COMMEND CARTER ON ECONOMICS MARAD: SPARKS SHIPBUILDING, CARGO, PORTS RASH OF DISASTERS HIGHLIGHTS THE TRAGIC PROBLEM OF FLAG-OF-CONVENIENCE SHIPS SIU CREW MAKES IT A GOOD VOYAGE FOR PASSENGERS ON THE DELTA QUEEN EX-SIU SCHOLARSHIP WINNER WANTS TO SERVE SOCIETY ‘SWAP’ PLAN WOULD INCREASE OIL IMPORTS HALL:SOLVE ENERGY CRISIS, BUT NOT BY LOSING JOBS S-L FINANCE, BEAVER STATE PAY OFF ON WEST COAST; USPHS HOSPITAL VISITED SIU, MTD GIVE COMMENTS AT HEARINGS ON GAS PIPELINE ROUTE SPEEDUP BOAST GIVEN TO STRATEGIC OIL STOCKPILE PLAN ‘I’M GLAD TO BE ALIVE,’ SAYS SEAFARER OVERCOME BY FUMES OPPOSITES ATTRACTED TO HLSS FOR VESSEL OPERATOR COURSE HOLD MEETINGS ON OIL RUN TO THE PORT OF NEW YORK WELCOME TO MOBILE AROUND THE HARBOR Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 4/1/1977 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 39, No. 4 1977 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/510478a504f093f2d5bbc4a2742a5b14.PDF 01bf9ebef452812c77b0c91823b51715 PDF Text Text V 7,1 y-i j * ^ fe3 /a-'.;-."i.'-iUJ-'.E •MS .• M/' «:;!a mm ;;V ;v;Sfi^ • V m ,v,4-v'' '••""• '-'MM &M' .:^-' I . ^-' ,4 *^ • j I '^-7-. %••-,, ' . I . J.'-iJ.i !3l-. ^ ^ * f i ^ ^ i>J^ . h-miyM" -^ plffftiS?-*-W<p?' t-s^- •'• ^ R'' wP 'Miy.-r-,,-, /.'.•.^.?:cL^'^'' Great Lakes Coast Guard Seminar Held ®;7"C"'" See Special Sypptement SlU Boatmen Hold Conference -m See Page II " " '';^ . iM. A&C Members Approve Merger Talk ilw :%;; W. C. Tankers 7'; -v;.'''--^T-'.v'• •'45>" !?".•' v'-'^' '-^1-/'" •. ': :- srU PV^ident Paul Hall (center), who is also a vice president of the AFL-CtO. "} ^ riiS!^s©s¥pomtr dwfhfl the meet­ ing. Flanking him ohifeleftMMi®eenberg, president emeritus pi the N RetailsVVholesale andVDepahtiRiStfjr^ and on the right is Reter ^ Bommarito, president of the United Rubber, CorH, Linoleum and Plastic ; Workers of America, Both®ceertb©^ gommarito are also vice |residems^ vc-. • ^ �SlU Also Scores Cleveland as Sole Test Center Obsolete Lifeboats. Drills Hit at Lakes CG Seminar Obsolete lifesaving equipment, un­ manned ordinary household ladders used for boarding ships, and the lack of proper lifeboat drills aboard Great Lakes vessels were recently targeted for criticism by the SIU at a Great Lakes Coast Guard Marine Industry Seminar held in Cleveland, Ohio on Mar. 2. The SIU also protested a Coast Guard plan to make Cleveland the only GREAT LAKES testing center on the Great Lakes where entry rated seamen could apply to up­ grade for able seaman, lifeboatman and ratings in the engine department. "People can now take the upgrading exams in several different Lakes ports," Jack Bluitt, SIU Detroit port agent told the Log. "Under this new plan, they would have to pay expensive transporta­ tion and lodging costs." Brother Bluitt, Byron Kelley, SIU Great Lakes area director for the in­ land waters and Dave LeBarron, assist­ ant area director, attended the seminar along with Bob Kalmus, vocational di­ rector at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. Lifesaving Equipment Calling for a new concept in lifesav­ ing equipment aboard Lakes vessels, the SIU pointed out that much of the equip­ ment is 30 to 40 years old. When a ship sinks on the Lakes, it goes down fast, Continued on Page 7 Tough Fight Ahead for Bill to Get New Locks & Dam 26 Senator Gaylord Nelson (D-Wisc.) introduced earlier this month a bill to clear the way for construction of a new Locks and Dam 26 two miles down­ stream from the old facility at Alton, 111. on the Mississippi River. No specific date has been set for start of Senate hearings on the bill, but they are expected to begin in late March or early April. Recent events in Congress, however, indicate that the fight for Senator Nel­ son's bill will be a tough one. For in­ However, Ronald Schrader, execu­ stance, at the end of last year. Congres­ sional supporters of a smiliar bill were tive director of the National Committee forced to defer action on the measure on Locks and Dam 26, an ad hoc board when a controversial user charge amend­ of top labor and industry officials, said ment was tacked on at the last minute. that despite opposition to the bill, his The bill's supporters did not want to committee was "mounting an intensive okay the imposition of tolls on the new legislative campaign to obtain authori­ Alton facility since it would set a bad zation of a replacement lock at Alton" precedent that could spread to the levy­ this year. The Locks and Dam 26 project, ing of tolls for use of any or all of the 200 traditionally free dams built for which is badly needed to clear up a navigational purposes on America's in­ serious bottleneck at the old outmoded land waters. facility, has been delayed for several In addition, when the current (95th) years by court action initiated by the Congress took office, the House Public railroads and environmental groups. Works Committee indicated they did However, the barge tie-ups at the old not want to take up legislation regarding facility, a situation that can only get Locks and Dam 26 until sometime next worse as the new project continues to be delayed, mean a lot more than a fall. Jl]© Three Simple Events Made Big Difference Throughout the nearly 40-year history of our Union—years in which we made tremendous strides for the betterment of our members through strikes, collective bargaining, organizing and politics—I have to single out three rather simple events that more than any one person or any one thing have made our Union the strong, unified organization it is today. I'm talking about the merger of the Atlantic distpct and Gulf district in 1940, just two years after we received our original charter from the International; the merger of the A&G district and the Great Lakes district in 1972, and the merger of the Inland Boatmen's Union and the A&G dis­ trict just last year. The initial merger of the Atlantic and Gulf districts I believe to be our most important for a number of reasons, including the fact that this merger broke a tradition of separation among America's maritime labor unions. In addition, this first merger enabled us to avoid unnecessary jurisdictional disputes among ourselves, and most importantly, it enabled us both to pre­ pare for a future of rapid technological, educational and political changes in the maritime industry, as well as to take these changes in stride and benefit from them instead of being hurt by them. In regard to our more recent mergers with the Great Lakes district and the IBU with the A&G district, it is still much too soon to be able to see the benefits from a historical point of view, but I believe that these mergers are working and will continue to work for this organization in much the same way as our first merger by giving us the strength and foresight to meet the problems and challenges of the future. When you look at it closely, the only real problem with mergers is timing. In other words, if the merging unions will not benefit equally from the merger, then the time is not right for the move. So far, we have been ex­ simple loss of time. Towing companies are losing cargoes and income as the delays force shippers to move some cargoes by alternate forms of transportation that cost three times more than water carriage, the most economical of all modes of trans­ portation. This in turn is costing shippers more money to move their cargoes, and it is ultimately costing the American con­ sumer more money to buy these prod­ ucts. The delay in the start of the new Locks and Dam 26 project is also cost­ ing hundreds of jobs for unemployed construction workers in the St. Louis, Mo. area, who might otherwise be onthe-job at the new site. tremely successful with our mergers because we planned them well and we timed them properly. With this in mind, I believe that the time is now right to begin the process of merger with our brother unions on the West Coast—the Marine Cooks and Stewards, the Marine Firemen, Oiler and Watertenders Union and the Sailor's Union of the Pacific. However, because the West Coast unions are completely autonomous organizations, we have offered them the merger proposal individually, which means that their respective memberships would either accept or reject the merger proposal on an individual basis. By the same token, this membership would have the opportunity to accept or reject the mergers by virtue of a secret ballot. Now the question, why a merger with the West Coast? From our own point of view, a merger of any one or all of the West Coast unions with our organization would immediately provide us with greater political, organizational and economic resources to do the increasingly complex job of representing the interests of our membership in all areas of the maritime industry. Congress and the government. More simply, we as an organization for the betterment of American seamen will be in a stronger position to cope with the problems of today, tomorrow and far into the future. The merger, on the other hand, would give the West Coast unions— organizations with good membership and good contracts but little chance for meaningful growth in their present situation—the opportunity to join with an aggressive, expanding union with the desire and resources to make the U.S. jmaritime industry a better, more competitive industry on a global basis, and an industry more capable of providing for the needs of its workers. In other words, the merger of the MCS, SUP and MFOW with the SIU AGLIWD is a fine opportunity for them and a solid proposal for us through which- the memberships of all respective unions would benefit. One more thing, I believe that a merger of the West Coast Unions with our organization is one step forward in a natural progression of mergers among maritime unions that will inevitably lead to the day when there is only one union for unlicensed seamen in this country, and one union for licensed seamen. For that matter, I believe that between now and the near future, all seg­ ments of the American labor movement will experience mergers of similar unions with similar interests for the overall purpose of providing better repre­ sentation and protection to their memberships. Seafarers, however, should not get the impression that the merger of maritime unions will take place overnight. In fact, before all the problems are out of the way, it will take some time. Regardless of the time, and for that matter regardless if any merger takes place at all, the SIU as an organization representing the best interests of American seamen will continue to move ahead as we have always done in the past. ocards on Form 3579 should be sent to Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Gulf Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn. N.Y. 11232. Published monthly. Second Class postage paid at Brooklyn, N.Y. Vol. 39, No. 3, March, 1977. > y • Page 2 Seafarers Log �At American Shipper Forum Hall Stresses Need for Cargo Preference Law At an international forum on "Our Future as an Island Nation," SIU Presi­ dent Paul Hall did not need a crystal ball when he told the audience that this country's future depends on a strong U.S.-flag merchant marine. The way to insure it, Hall explained to some 500 representatives of the in­ ternational shipping community gath­ ered at the Mar. 8 forum, is to support the fight for a U.S. cargo preference program. Galvesfon U5PHS Facilify to Move The SIU has won a major battle in its long tight to preserve the Public Health Service hospitals. As tihe Log went to press, it was learned that the Department of Healdi Education and Welfare finally agreed to trans­ fer the deteriorated USPHS hospital in Galveston to a modem facility at Nassap Bay, Tex. Further details on die move will be carried in the next issue of the Log. DEEP SEA Hall was a featured speaker at the two-day forum held by American Ship­ per magazine at the New York Hilton. Thomas Gleason, president of the In­ ternational Longshoremen's Associa­ tion and like Hall a vice-president of the AFL-CIO, was another strong voice for labor at the forum and for cargo preference legislation. Hall urged the shipping community not to oppose the oil preference legis­ lation now before Congress by bringing pressure on the U.S. State Department and other Government agencies. "There is no justification for allow­ ing the American merchant marine to carry only five percent of America's foreign trade," he insisted. He explained that about 95 percent of our foreign trade is carried on foreign vessels—half of that amount on flag-of-convenience ships. "These fleets rob your people of jobs, deprive your treasuries of taxes and threaten your marine environment as SIU President Paul Hall was a featured speaker at the American Shipper forum on Mar. 8 in New York City. they do ours." A U.S. cargo preference program would not only stem the growth of flagof-convenience ships, but would allow the American maritime industry to en­ joy the same guarantees practiced by other nations. Citing significant shares carried by other national fleets—the Russian fleet carries about 50 percent of its foreign trade—Hall pointed out that "no other major world power allows the carriage of its trade to be so totallly controlled by foreign merchant fleets." The argument that a U.S. cargo pro­ gram would destroy free trade is mean­ ingless because of widespread cargo policies already in effect. "To expect the U.S. alone to operate as if free trade and not cargo reservation were the order of the day is to invite and encourage the total destruction of the U.S.-flag mari­ time industry," Hall countered. Gleason Supports Cargo Preference "1 have frank and profound anxie­ ties about the decline of the U.S. mer­ chant marine and the sharp rise of the Soviet fleet," ILA President Gleason said. In his informal remarks following Hall's presentation, the 76-year-old labor leader, a veteran of 62 years in the longshoreman industry, left no doubt that the ILA would lend its strength to the fight for cargo preference. "We have to take a stand and wake up those people in Washington." AFL-CIO Drive Envisions Overhaul of the NLRB Act The AFL-CIO launched a major campaign to guarantee workers a "fair chance" to organize and bargain collec­ tively, at their mid-winter Executive Council meeting, late last month. Part of the campaign will involve overhauling the 42-year-old National Labor Relations Act, commonly known as the Wagner Act, in order to restore "equity to labor-management rela­ tions." As a result of the strict Congres­ sional limits on workers' organizing rights, management now holds the up­ per hand, the Council declared. The AFL-CIO will also seek full col­ lective bargaining rights for public em­ ployees and farm workers, the two largest groups currently excluded from coverage under the National Labor Re­ lations Act. Employment Proposals A wide range of programs to elim­ inate unemployment were also pro­ posed at the Bal Harbour, Fla. meeting. The labor leaders called on Congress and the President to pass a $30 billion economic stimulus program that would include public works, public service employment, special youth training and job programs, and countercyclical aid to state and local governments. A better balance in international trade, in­ fired while organizing , must wait years creased housing construction, restric­ for legal restitution. tions on imports and a wise energy Similarly, workers who organize a policy were part of the AFL-CIO's plant may be frustrated for years until remedies for the nation's worst eco­ their employer is ordered by the courts nomic slump since the Depression. to negotiate the first contract. To remedy the situation the AFLIn opening the drive for labor law reform, the Council pointed out that CIO recommends: 1. Expedite NLRB elections and pre­ the Taft-Hartley and Landrum-Griflin amendments, which were supposed to liminary injunctions for employer dis­ correct imbalances in Federal labor crimination against workers exercising their right to organize and for illegal legislation, had created a situation refusals to bargain after such elections. where "employers violate the rights of 2. Repeal Section 14b which allows workers with virtual impunity" just as states to pass so-called "right-to-work" they did before the Wagner Act was laws that deprive workers of their right passed. to decide whether or not they want a According to the AFL-CIO state­ union shop. ment, workers no longer face employer 3. Streamline NLRB procedures to goon squads armed with brass knuckles reduce delays. To help this along, ex­ and billy clubs. Today's union busters pand the five-member Board to nine "wear business suits and carry attache members. cases" and know how to use delaying 4. Give unions the same remedies tactics in the National Labor Relations Board so that workers who have been available to the employer for combating AFL-CIO Council Passes Maritime Resolutions The AFL-CIO Executive Coun­ cil passed five resolutions that are of particular importance to all maritime workers. These five enei^y and maritime- INDEX Legislative News Washington Activities .... Page 9 Cargo preference hearings Page 5 Tuna fishing Page 7 Oil pollution hearings Page 12 Locks and Dam 26 Page 2 Union News Wilmington meeting ...... Page 4 President's Report Page 2 Merger proposal Page 5 Headquarters Notes Page 7 Boatmen hold confab ....Page 11 March, 1977 violations of the law. Employers, but not unions, now have the right to bring damage suits against unions in Federal court and to get preliminary injunc­ tions. 5, Clarify definition provisions of the law that have not given the NLRB and the courts sufficient guidelines as to Congressional intent. The Executive Council also declared support for President Carter's rejection of wage and price controls. But at a press conference, AFL-CIO President George Meany warned against the Ad­ ministration's plan for prenotification on wage and price increases as leading toward the same end. "It would destroy collective bargain­ ing if you are compelled to notify the Federal Government" months in ad­ vance and "give them some responsibil­ ity for a settlement," he said, explaining that prenotification would destroy la­ bor's flexibility at the bargaining table. Brotherhood in Action .. .Page 31 Lakes Picture Page 8 Inland Lines Page 6 At Sea-Ashore Page 15 General News Shipper forum . Page 3 Undermanned tankers .... Page 5 AFL-CIO Council meeting ....... Pages 3, 17-24 Jones Act Page 12 C. G. Lakes meeting Page 2 Calif, tanker regulations .. Page 12 National unemployment .. Page 9 related resolutions, along with other items of interest, can be found in the special supplement on the AFL-CIO Executive Council meeting on pages 17-24 of this Shipping Around Bait, harbor .. .Backpage Overseas Chicago Page 5 Philip K Page 11 Long Lines Pages 38-39 Ships' Committees Page 14 Ships' Digests Page 25 Dispatchers' Reports: Great Lakes Page 27 Deep Sea Page 13 Inland Waters Page 12 Training and Upgrading Seafarers participate in A' seniority upgrading . . .Page 35 HLS courses and application Pages 36-37 GED graduates Page 37 hog. We urge all SIU members to read this supplement since it shows how the other AFL-CIO unions are supporting maritime workers. Membership News Boatman Tackett Page 6 Former scholarship winner Page 10 New pensioners .... Pages 29-31 Final Departures .... Pages 32, 33 Special Features AFL-CIO meeting . . .Pages 17-24 Propeller Club, Navy League Page 28 Seamen's Labor history .. Page 27 Articles of particular interest to members in each area can be found on the following pages: Deep Sea:3,5,12,13,14,15,25 Inland Waters: 2,6, 11, Back Page Great Lakes: 2, 8,27 Pages �Wilmington Seafarers Await Pipeline Start anticipation of the emergence of Long Beach, Calif, becoming a major shipping port for Seafarers was the main topic of discussion as SlU members from Los Angeles and the L.A. County areas gathered in January for the regular membership meeting in Wilmington, Calif. The reason for the anticipation, of course, is the soon-to-be opened trans-Alaska oil pipeline which will provide a definite boost to U.S. domestic ship­ ping on the West Coast. This anticipation was heightened by the added possibility of construction of a trans-Alaska natu­ ral gas pipeline to shadow the oil pipeline. SIU Representative Pat Marinelli, who chaired the meeting, talked about these issues and outlined the legislative steps the SIU was taking to insure an all-Alaska route for the gas pipeline rather than a proposed alternate route through Canada. In this regard, at a recent press conference in Washington, D.C., SIU President Paul Hall de­ nounced the proposed Canadian route for the gas pipeline, stating that ''the all-Alaska line would provide750,000 man-years of American jobs with­ out spending a cent of the taxpayers' money . . . Prior to Wilmington membership meeting, Recertified Bosun Ben Mignano, left, squares away his 1977 dues with SIU representative Pat Marinelli. and if there is anything our economy needs more than these jobs, I don't know what it is." Despite the controversy over the gas pipeline, though, the Wilmington membership expressed confidence in the Union's efforts to help insure the all-Alaska route for the gas pipeline, as well as anxiously noting benefits the new oil pipeline will provide West Coast Seafarers. Other topics discussed at the meeting were the Steward Department Recertification Program; LNG/LPG training and the necessity for firefighting training for all seamen. After the meeting, there was a job call at the Wilmington hall to crew up the new 80,000-ton SlU-contracted tanker Zapata Courier, the last of four sisterships launched at Todd Shipyards in San Pedro, Calif, in the past year. Recertified Bosun Sal Sbrlglio, who later got the bosun's job on the new tanker Zapata Courier, lis­ tens to proceedings at membership meeting. ''' Seafarer Mike Gunter, with pen in hand and thoughts of another place filling his mind, writes a letter home tc his family. With a trip to Las Vegas possibly in mind, four Seafarers enjoy a hand of cards while waiting for the mem­ bership meeting to begin. They are, from the left. Seafarers Robert Beckwith, Russell Mancin, Walter Lungren and Blewett Davis. Seafarers listen as SIU Rep. Pat Marinelli (not in photo) talks about the future of the port of Wilmington. Page 4 Seafarer Jimmy Ward makes an emphatic point about firefighting during Wilmington meeting. Seafarers Log �-asr^.- f Hall Protests Undermanned West Coast Tankers Undermanned oil tankers on the West Coast were sharply attacked by SIU President Paul Hall at a Senate Commerce Committee hearing on tanker accidents earlier this year. Hall singled out as a hazard the three Standard Oil tankers that oper­ ate with a sealed engine room and no unlicensed personnel on engine duty. He also criticized the Coast Guard for allowing the low manning scales on the tankers. President Hall warned, ". .. If something goes wrong with that pro­ pulsion plant, as recently happened, and you have no competent personnel in the engine room, you can lose con­ trol of that vessel and you are gone. I wouldn't want to be a cook on that kind of ship, because you are all on the same boat, as the saying goes." In giving in to Standard Oil's demands. Hall charged, the Coast Guard is "playing with potential danger." Saving the cost of employing one, two or three people imperils the whole effort to control tanker safety stan­ dards inside U.S. waters. Hall ex­ plained. "The very act on the part of the U.S. Coast Guard in reducing manning on board these ships is used to pressure internationally for world­ wide reduction of shipboard manning to the detriment of safe marine oper­ ations." "Taking advantage of USCG poli­ cies, Standard Oil of California, Esso of New Jersey and the rest are trying to beat down international standards," Hall continued. Tremendous Effort Needed President Hall later said that this elimination of the unlicensed engine department on the three Standard Oil tankers is a threat to the manning scales of all future U.S.-flag ships. He stated that the situation calls for a tremendous effort by all maritime unions if the manning scale is to be changed. Without a concerted drive by the maritime unions there may soon be no unlicensed engine person­ nel in the American-flag fleet, Hall noted. Oil Company Charges on Cargo Preference Refuted In testimony before a U.S. Senate sub-committee. Transportation Insti­ tute President Herbert Brand refuted charges broyght by multinational oil companies that cargo preference legis­ lation would considerably raise con­ sumer prices and cause international trade repercussions against the U.S. TI is a Washington-based educational and research organization representing 130 companies in the maritime industry. In his Mar. 8 testimony before the Sub-Committee on Merchant Marine, Brand "wholeheartedly endorsed" the S.682 and S.568 bills which would guar­ antee American-flag ships a significant portion of U.S. oil trade and enact stiff safety standards for tankers in U.S. coastal waters. He testified a week earlier before the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee in support of similar policies contained in H.R. 1037. Assisfing Pumpman Difc' to new environmental standards, many U.S.-flag tankers will soon be installing line blind valves in tbe pumprooms. The purpose of the valves, which have already been installed on some tankers, is to avoid oil pollution in the event of a leak in the sea suc­ tion. The pumpman, however, may require assistance in shifting the valves when changing from cargo to ballast and vice-versa. When such assistance is provided to the pumpman by the watch on deck, such work shall be considered routine, as defined in Article III, Section 6 (C) of the Standard Tanker Agreements states: "Men on watch may assist the pifmpififln in piinq^rooms when accdmpaiyied by flie pumpman to iiihke changes, for handling cargo %id ballast) but not "The oil companies are leading the attack against a national oil import cargo policy," Brand told the Senate Sub-Committee, "by wrapping them­ selves .la the mantle o! consuHser pro­ tection." These companies which guard their profits by using dangerous flag-of-convenience tankers are talking about higher consumer oil prices rather than their own share of environmental legis­ lation, he explained. Higher safety standards and a cargo policy may have some cost impact on the consumer. "But we do not believe that the U.S. public is unwilling to pay a little more to preserve our waters and our national security." The legislation will also prove its worth by creating jobs where they are most needed. Brand said. Carrying 30 percent of our oil imports on U.S.-flag ships would mean about 134,000 manyears of work in shipyards and allied industries—areas of high unemploy­ ment—and 5,000 shipboard jobs. This would be about 12 percent of the total jobs needed to reach President Carter's goal of reduc'ng unemployment to five percent by 1980. The specter of .international retalia­ tion for the destruction of free trade that the oil companies have raised against a national cargo policy is also unfounded. Brand stated. Two-thirds of our oil im­ ports would still be carried by foreign flags. Moreover, other nations have en­ acted cargo reservation., measures for their own fleets—many above 30 per­ cent. "The idea that there is currently free trade in oil transportation is an ostrich­ like refusal to accept the reality of the current world situation." The proposed legislation wisely links environmental and cargo policies, Brand pointed out. The Coast Guard can effectively enforce tanker safety standards only on American vessels. The only way to get the full benefit of these laws is to increase the number of American-flag ships in our waters. A6LC Approves Merger Talk; West Coast Meeting Held The SIU A&G's proposal to con­ tinue discussions of a possible merger with the three SIU Pacific District aflSliate unions received unanimous approval by the membership in all A&G ports where a quorum was pres­ ent for the vote this month. The vote was taken at the regular March membership meetings in the nine constitutional ports and at special membership meetings held on Mar. 18 in all other ports. Also, preliminary discussions of the merger were held by the leadership of the four, presently autonomous unions of the SIUNA federation on Mar. 1721 in Santa Rosa, Calif. Representing the four unions at the meeting were: For the SIU A&G District: Paul Hall, president; Frank Drozak, exec­ utive vice president; Steve Troy, San Francisco port agent, and Harvey Mesford, Seattle port agent. For the Sailors Union of the Pacific: Morris Weisberger, president/secre­ tary-treasurer. For the Marine Cooks and Stew­ ards: Ed Turner, president, and all of the MC&S port agents. For the Marine Firemen, Oilers and Watertenders: Henry Disley, presi­ dent. In February, the Executive Board of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District (AGLIWD) presented the merger proposal to the three Pacific District unions. (See story and text of proposal on page 5 of the February 1977 Log.) In keeping with the autonomous character of the SIUNA district unions, the AGLIWD offered the pro­ posal to each union individually for its consideration. Acceptance or rejec­ tion of the proposal will be made in­ dividually. The merger is being considered in order to expand job opportunities and pclit'cal strength for all of the unions involved. It would also reduce their individual administrative and operat­ ing costs. When and if a joint merger state­ ment is prepared by the leadership the membership of all merging unions will vote on it by secret ballot. To date the leadership of the MC&S has accepted the merger proposal while the leadership of the SUP and MFOW has rejected it. Discussions on the matter are continuing. Meet About Offshore Jobs Representatives of the eight international unions that signed the General Presidents' Offshore Agreement for the West Coast met in full committee on Feb. 14 in Bal Harbour, Fla. They reviewed the progress made under the West Coast pact and discussed a course of action for a similar East Coast arrange­ ment. The Presidents' Agreement insures offshore drilling jobs for American union members. The meeting was attended by SIUNA President Paul Hall, who chaired the session, and by SIUNA Vice President Frank Drozak. SIU Tanker Is Set for Valdex When the Alaska Oil Pipe­ line opens sometime this year, one of the new ships waiting mi DEEP SEA at Yaldez, the pipeline's port of discharge, will be the SIU-con­ tracted ST Overseas Chicago. The first of four new tankers buUt by the Maritime Overseas Corp. to carry oil from the pipe­ line) the Overseas Chicago is expected to be ready for service inJiiiy. The vessel was launched last November from the National Steel Shipbuilding Yards in San Diego, Calif. Her length is 894feet, breadth is 106-feet, and when fully loaded she wiU have a 49-foot draft. The cost of the four tankers, all 89,700 dwt, will be over $120 million. The ST Overseas Ohio and the Overseas New York are expected to be ready by the end of this year. The Overseas Washington wHl en­ ter the Alaska trade early in 1978. J Page 5 March,1977 MiiH �Boatman David Tacketf; A Chip Oft the Old Blotk(ette) Philadelphia The ice has all melted now, but some SIU members in this port have become celebrities because of last month's severe ice conditions. A local half-hour TV news program called "Eye On" was filmed on the SlU-contracted tug Neptune of Independent Towing Company. The program, which showed the difficulties which tugmen experience working in ice, is reported to be aired on the nation­ wide show "Sixty Minutes." Detroit SlU-contracted harbor tugs in all Great Lakes ports have begun fitting out after their annual winter lay-up. Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Co. will be needing SIU Boatmen any day now for the river dredging project in Cleveland, and Construction Aggregates Corporation will be needing men for their Bay City, Mich, job by the middle of April. Houston G & H Towing Company expects deltvery next month of the newjug C. R. Hayden, being built by Todd Shipyards of Galveston. The company has two additional tugs on order with Todd. St. Louis The main lock chamber at Locks and Dam 26 at Alton, 111. was closed 10 hours per day for 19 days to allow for the repair of voids which had developed beneath the lock walls. Although the Upper Mississippi River was still closed for the winter and traffic in the area was light, a large backlog of tows waiting to lock through developed. At one time as many as 35 tows were waiting, with waiting times of three and four days not uncommon. The SIU has long advo­ cated the replacement of this aging facility, and several bills authorizing its replacement are currently before Congress. Norfolk Barge traffic on the James River has been slowed down due to the ramming of the Harrison Drawbridge by a ship. It is uncertain how long the removal of the downed bridge, which poses a considerable navigation hazard, will take. New Orleans The SlU-contracted Mississippi Queen, the 400-passenger overnight riverboat which was launched last year, is underway again after its winter lay-up. The beautiful new steamboat, which carries a crew of over 100, is currently making weekly round-trip runs between New Orleans and Natchez, Miss. Jeffersonville, Ind. American Commercial Barge Line Company, an SlU-contracted company located across the Ohio River from Louisville, Ky. will be crewing up a new 1800 hp. towboat, the Delmar Jaeger, some time next month. Also under con­ struction for ACBL are two 8400 hp. boats, the first of which is due out this June. The new boats will operate on the Western Rivers and the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway. David Tackett was born to Lucille Thompson 29 years ago in the fine old river town of Cairo, 111., where the Ohio River meets the Mississippi. Today they live in another river town. Granite City, 111., near St. Louis, but their work often takes them past Cairo. Both Lucille and Dave work on SlU-contracted towboats, she as a cook and he as a deckhand and lead man. In the three years that this mother and son team have worked on the river, only twice have they found themselves on the same boat together. How did this situation work out? Brother Tackett rolls his eyes humor­ ously and exclaims, "As if I hadn't had enough of her cooking already!" Sister Thompson takes up the ball and re­ sponds with a laugh, "Do you think I wasn't already tired of doing his laun­ dry and sewing on his buttons?" Although not part of her duties as a towboat cook. Sister Thomson likes to perform certain motherly tasks for her crewmembers, whom she calls "my boys." But don't all you boatmen try to flock to Lucille's boat—she's a relief cook for Orgulf Transport Company of Cincinnati, and she's liable to turn up on any one of their four lineboats. Sister Thompson's work for Orgulf has taken her over most stretches of the Ohio, Mississippi, and Illinois Rivers. Brother Tackett, who has worked for both Orgulf and American Commercial Barge Line Company of Jeffersonville, Ind., boasts a longer list of rivers, in­ cluding the above three plus the White River in Arkansas and the beautiful Cumberland which flows through Ten­ nessee and Kentucky. Both mother and son were working on different boats and different rivers this January when severe ice conditions halted navigation in many areas. "I was on the Dan J. Hogan, breaking ice in St. Louis Harbor," reports Dave. "A TV station photographed us from a hel­ icopter and we were on the news." "We were tied up on the Ohio River for 15 days," says Lucille. "The men were busy breaking ice so we wouldn't get frozen in, but it wasn't all that dif­ ferent for me. My work goes on as usual no matter what happens." Brother Tackett and Sister Thomp­ son both hope to continue working on the river. Tackett is planning to upgrade himself through the Tankerman Train­ ing Program at the Lundeberg School. "I've heard a lot of good things about that place, and I'm anxious to get there," he says. "I'm looking forward to that bigger paycheck, too," he adds. Lucille Thompson has no upgrading plans, but she is quite content in her present situation. "I like working on the river," she says with a b:g smile. "The pay is good and there's always some­ thing happening out there." In Any Seaferer or Boatman who is taken to a hospital other than a USPHS facility for emergency treatment, must notify the nearest USPHS hospital of his situation within 48 hours, and it Is suggested that the notification be made by '^telegram. In the past, many of our mem­ bers have made it a practice to notify USPHS by phone. Unfortu­ nately, whenit comes time to pay the bill, there have been cases When USPHS has refused to pick lip the tab claiming j^y have ho record of the telephone call. How­ ever, by using telegrams you will have permanent proof that you ac­ tually notified USPHS within the prescribed period and at the same time you will eliminate any confu­ sion dealing with phone caUs. If you have no recourse,^though, hilt to use the phone, you should make it a point to get the name, dtle and department of the person vflio hahfUed your I Editor, Change of Address Or New Subscriber SEAFARERS LOG 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. 11232 I would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG—^please put my name on your mailing list. i (Print information) NAME ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP. SIU members please give: Soc. Sec. # Bk# TO AVOID DUPLICATION: If you are an old subscriber and have a change of address, please give your former address below or send mailing label from last issue received. ADDRESS Find Out What Fenwick Is Doing!! Page 6 CITY STATE. ZIP. Seafarers Log �Headquarters ^otes by SIU Executive Vice President Frank Drozak For SIU members, especially those who are shipping in the entry ratings, the key to higher pay, wider job opportunities and increased job security is upgrading through the wide range of educational programs available to all SIU members at the Harry Lundeberg School in Piney Point, Md. I single out our entry rated members in particular when talking about up­ grading, because it is they who have both the most to gain by increasing their skills, as well as the farthest to go before reaching the top rated jobs of their respective shipboard departments. I also single out our entry rated members because the opportunity for them quickly getting a job in a higher rating after they complete a specific program at the Lundeberg School is greater now than it has been for a number of years. In fact, because of the SIU's aggressive organizing programs to increase job opportunities for this membership, there is a definite need today for more ableseamen, oilers, and rated men in general in the steward department. When you look at it closely, the SIU's upgrading programs are of mutual benefit to both the Union and the members themselves. As noted before, the member benefits from upgrading in the way of better pay, better job oppor­ tunities and increased job and financial security for the future. The Union, on the other hand, benefits from these programs because the more SIU members who upgrade their skills, the easier it is for the Union to meet its manpower commitments to its contracted operators. In addition, as each SIU member upgrades his skills and moves out of the entry-rated cate­ gory, the Union can begin bringing in new members, which in turn will enable the SIU to maintain a good, cyclical balance of young, middle-aged and older members. This is an essential formula for any strong organization to maintain. However, the SIU cannot and will not force its members to upgrade if they don't want to. The only thing we can do is to continuously provide you with the opportunity to upgrade at the Lundeberg School, and encourage you to take advantage of the programs by actually going to the School and partici­ pating. There is no good excuse for not upgrading because the School provides comprehensive programs for all ratings in both the deep sea and inland water areas. For SIU Boatmen, the School has upgrading courses leading to ratings as able-seaman, tankerman, mate, radar observer, first class pilot, original towboat operator, master, and assistant or chief diesel engineer. In the deep sea area for deck department members, the School provides up­ grading courses for able-seaman, deck maintenance, quartermaster, lifeboatman and LNG/LPG training. For engine department members, there are courses for FOWT, QMED-any rating, welding, pumpman and advanced pumpman, automation, diesel engine, refrigerated container mechanic and LNP/LPG training. For the steward department, of course, the School is revamping the entire steward department curriculum. Our entry rated members who still have not decided which department they will make their permanent domain, should take a very close look at the steward department. There are many fine career op­ portunities to be found in the steward department, which I consider as im­ portant, and sometimes even more important, than any other on board ship. The bottom line here is simply that the opportunities to upgrade are avail­ able to all SIU members of all ages sailing in all capacities on the Great Lakes, inland waters or oceans. The courses are all provided free-of-charge to the membership, including free room and board at the School. The only tab you have to pick up is trans­ portation to and from the School. There are great benefits to be derived from participating in the SIU's pro­ grams for all concerned. As the old saying goes, though, you can lead a horse to water, but you can't make him drinic. In other words, the opportunities are there for you. Brothers, but it's up to you to take advantage of them. Drozak Asks for 'Rotionor Tuna Industry Regulation Frank Drozak, executive vice-presi­ dent of the SIU, has warned Congress that unless the Marine Mammal Pro­ tection Act is amended to provide for rational regulation of the tuna industry, "U.S. tuna vessels and canneries may be forced out of the U.S. causing the na­ tion to lose an important food industry and the thousands of jobs it produces at sea and on shore." Drozak, accompanied by Steve Edney, president of the SIUNA-affiliated United Cannery Workers Union, lev­ eled the warning during testimony Mar. 2 at hearings before the House Sub­ committee on Fisheries, Wildlife Con­ servation and Environment in Wash­ ington, D.C. His testimony came just a few days after the National Marine and Fisheries Service established a porpoise mortal­ ity quota of 59,050 for the U.S. tuna fleet for 1977, which is nearly 20,000 less than last year's quota and 37,000 less than the expected quota for this year. With the announcement of what U.S. tunamen call an "unrealistically low" porpoise quota for 1977, the U.S. yellowfin tuna fleet of 130 purse seiners headed home to San Diego and San Pedro, Calif, with their American flags at half mast. Referring to the predicament of the now idle U.S. tuna fleet, Drozak charged that "it should be clear that by forcing the U.S. tuna fleet into port, the Marine Mammal Act has attained exactly the opposite goal it was designed to achieve by causing a virtual absence of regula­ tion to tuna fishing operations, as the only vessels left at sea are outside the control of the Act." Vice-President Drozak also pointed out that while the Marine Mammal Act, which was enacted to protect porpoise and other marine mammals, has suc­ ceeded in driving U.S. tuna boats from the seas, "the entire foreign fleet is at sea taking tuna by methods which the U.S. fleet is prohibited from using." Want to Go Foreign Ironically, while Drozak was testify­ ing at the Subcommittee hearings, a group of management representatives from the American tunamen's associa­ tion were petitioning Secretary of Com­ merce Juanita Kreps to authorize trans­ fer of their vessels to foreign registry. A spokesman for the group said that "the whole fleet wants to go foreign; that's its only chance of survival unless Congress acts quickly in liberalizing the 1972 Marine Mammal Act." He added, "the fleet has little to show for three months of trying to cooperate and reach a reasonable agreement with the Government, except some $40 mil­ lion in losses, including about 20,000 tons of tuna since Jan. 1." So far, 17 vessels have actually ap­ plied for authorization to go foreign under flags of Panama, Mexico, Dutch Curaco and several other South Ameri­ can countries. Obsolete Lifeboats Continued from Page 2 and in few cases have any lifesaving devices been launched. The age of the lifeboat equipment is a factor as well as the design, the SIU representatives said. Capsule type life­ boats that are self-launching and weatherproof were discussed during the safety workshop. During the meeting and later in a letter to the chief of the Lakes Coast Guard Marine Safety Division, the SIU asked that gangways and safety nets similar to those used aboard deep sea vessels be required on Great Lakes ships. Three of our members were killed in 1976 in' ladder-boarding accidents. Part of the problem, according to the Union, is that ladders are left unattended because of the reduction in unlicensed manning. In a statement submitted to the Coast Guard after the meeting, the SIU noted that vessels built pursuant to provisions of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 do not carry deck watches although these vessels are bigger than the older vessels, and require as much if not more mainte­ nance work to be performed. Reinstat­ ing the deck watch was recommended. Protested Manning Scale The Union also protested the Coast Guard manning certificates for newer vessels that call for only one watchstanding engineer. Fire and lifeboat drills on the Lakes are often lax, the Union charged, and often ships' logs may reflect that a drill was performed when in fact it wasn't. Strict verification procedures were re­ quested and strict penalties for opera­ tors who fail to require fire and lifeboat drills. Most of the day-long seminar was spent discussing LORAN-C, civil pen­ alty assessment procedures on oil spills, and documentation procedures. The safety workshop was held because it was specifically requested by the SIU. SIU Executive Vice-President Frank Drozak, left, and Steve Edney, president of the SIUNA-affiliated United Cannery Workers Union, sit side-by-side dur­ ing hearings conducted by the House Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife Conservation and Environment. Drozak told the committee that unless the Marine Mammal Act was amended, the U.S. tuna industry, including canneries, would be lost to foreign countries. % �The Lakes Picture Fraiikffirt The car ferry M/V Viking was laid up Feb. 19 due to severe weather condi­ tions. When she arrived in Frankfort, an inspection showed that the bearings in the reduction gear were burned out. Repairs were slated for completion by the end of March when the ship will sail again. Hiiffalo Business is slow in the port of Buffalo because the ice is still solid in the harbor. However the SlU oHice there reports that the heavy snow accumulation from January and February has almost melted without any flooding. Only one vessel laid up in Buffalo this winter, the S.S. Consumers Power (Boland and Cornelius). Six of the elderly seamen in the area recently put in for their pensions. Diilath The Coast Guard Station North Superior in Grand Marais, Minn, will soon reopen on a full-time basis. The station is a search and rescue and boating safety facility on Lake Superior, 40 miles from the Canadian border. It was closed in 1973 as part of federal cost cutting measures, but was reopened for the 1974 boating season because of local public interest. It had been operated on week­ ends and holidays since that time by the Coast Guard Auxiliary. St. Lawreiiee Seaway Heavy ice conditions will delay the opening of the St. Lawrence Seaway, possibly until Apr. 13. Canadian and U.S. Seaway officials announced in March that they could not predict when the ice would break up and therefore could not establish a firm opening date. Special ice bulletins will be issued to user associations on a weekly basis until the Seaway is reopened. A new book that might be of interest to some of our members is Jaques LesStrang's Seaway. Billed as "the untold story of North America's Fourth Seacoast," the book tells the story of the St. Lawrence Seavvay, from the polit­ ical battles that were fought in order to build it to the problems of winter naviga­ tion. Also included are discussions of the port facilities along the Seaway and the technology used to move ships through the system, as well as a selection of over three hundred photographs. It was published by the Superior Publishing Company's Salisbury Press and costs $19.95. IN'troit Engine crews have been called for the end of March to fit out several of the American Steamship Co. vessels: S.S. Sharon, S.S. John J. Boland, M/V Buffalo, M/V Roger Kyes, S.S. John T. Hutchinson, S.S. Joseph Young, S.S. Detroit Edison, and S.S. Adam E. Cornelius. Galley and deck crews will soon follow the black gang on board. The M/V Richard Reiss is already running. The Cement Transit Co.'s M/V Medusa Challenger and five ships from the Huron Cement Co. are also fitting out at the end of March. They are the S.S. E.M. Eord, the J.B. Ford, the S.S. Iglehart, the M/V Townsend and the S.T. Crapo. When the M/V Belle River crews up in August, the SIU will be manning it with a chief electrician—a first in SIU Lakes history. The new 1000-ft. selfunloading ore-carrier is the latest addition to the American Steamship Co.'s Great Lakes fleet. At a Feb. 28 executive committee meeting in Detroit, the Great Lakes Task Force noted that the number of U.S.-flag ships serving the Great Lakes foreign trade and the U.S./Canada trade was continuously declining. Although there was enough foreign trade out of the Great Lakes to support 813 foreign vessel calls in 1977, there were only two U.S.-flag companies who made 10 sailings. The Federal operating subsidy is not sufficient, they said, and recommended an increased operating and construction subsidy for U.S.-flag operators in the Great Lakes foreign trade. The executive committee also decided to study the present cargo preference laws to see if they discourage the routing of traflic through the Great Lakes. Freight rate discrimination against Great Lakes ports added to the problem, they noted. At the meeting, the committee recommended that the Federal Maritime Commission establish a Great Lakes District Office so that the "fourth seacoast" could achieve parity with the other three coastal regions of the U.S. Labor unions and port authorities in Canada and the U.S. belong to the Great Lakes Task Force whose goal is to stimulate the economic and environ­ mental development of the region through suggesting legislative and other solutions to the area's problems. Saiilt Labor Launches Nationwide Boycott of J.P, Stevens The Amalgamated Clothing and Tex­ tile Workers Union (ACTWU), backed by the pledge of AFL-CIO chief George Meany's "complete, total all-out sup­ port," launched a massive drive to ask U.S. consumers not to buy J. P. Stevens Co. textile products. As a sidelight on Mar. 1, while Stevens stockholders were at their an­ nual meeting inside, hundreds of union, religious and civil rights picketers mounted a boycott demonstration out­ side the company's New York corpo­ rate headquarters protesting the firm's union busting, civil rights violations and lack of social justice for their minority employees. Since 34 percent of the company's $1-billion plus in sales came from the American buying public in 1975, the trade union movement requests con­ sumers not to purchase, among other things, Utica, Mohawk, Fruit of the Loom and Tastemaker sheets, pillow­ cases,. blankets, shower curtains and towels; Simtex table linen, and Tastemaker and Gulistan carpets. Other sheets, pillowcases and towels on the don't buy list have a Fine Arts label and brand names such as Beauti- cale. Peanuts, Yves St. Laurent and Angelo Donghia. Hiding under other brand names are such J. P. Stevens non-union made products as Contender and Merryweather carpets, Forstmann blankets and draperies and Fruit of the Loom, Big Mama, Finesse, Hip-Lets and Spirit hosiery. The purpose of the nationwide boy­ cott is to put collective bargaining pres­ sure on the non-union firm which the AFL-CIO considers to be the No. I violator of the Taft-Hartley Act. Since 1963, the Textile Workers Union has been trying to organize the J. P. Stevens mills. (The Textile Work­ ers Union and the Amalgamated Cloth­ ing Workers Union recently merged.) Only 10 percent of the 700,000 Southern textile workers are organized. Their wages are 31 percent (a more than $63 a week wage gap) below the U.S. factory worker pay average. The NLRB has charged J. P. Stevens with a "massive, multi-state campaign" to deny its employes the right to or­ ganize. In 94 NLRB cases, Stevens has been fined $L5-million for 289 illegal fir­ ings. Marie Giant LlOO-ft. carriers may soon be sailing on the Great Lakes. In February the Army Corps of Engineers announced it would allow 1,100 ft. vessels to use the Poe Lock at Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. At least two of the 1,000-footers now under construction were designed to be lengthened to 1,100 feet if the regulations concerning the Poe Lock were changed, but it is not yet known whether these vessels will be built to the longer specifications. The Poe Lock —1,200 ft. long, 110 ft. wide and 32 ft. deep—was built to accommodate 1,000 ft. long vessels. Pages Seafarers were among the hundreds of union members who demonstrated outside J. P. Stevens headquarters in New York City recently. Skipper,.... About That New Guy .... Seafarers Log �CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET House and Senate committees and subcommittees are preparing their reports to the Budget Committee and estimating the effect each committee's legislation will have on the Fiscal Year 1978 Federal budget. Estimates were due Mar. 15. House and Senate Budget Committee conferees have recently agreed on a revised budget for Fiscal Year 1977 (which ends Sept. 30) which includes $1.4 billion more than President Carter proposed to create jobs. The unemployment rate in January was 7.3 percent and is expected to rise sharply and temporarily for February because of the large number of layoffs caused by natural gas shortages and cold weather. Congress had to revise the 1977 budget adopted last September to provide for spending increases and tax cuts designed to boost economic growth and lower unemployment. ETHICS CODE FOR THE HOUSE The House of Representatives has passed a resolution for a new strict code of ethics for congressmen which would clamp down on the use of slush funds, outside sources of income, and franking privileges. The Commission on Admin­ istrative Review, chaired by Rep. David R. Obey (D-Wisc.) recommended the plan last month. It includes jail terms and fines for willful violations. The new code will: 1. Require full disclosure of income, gifts, holdings, etc. 2. Limit the amount of gifts from any individual or organization to $100 per year 3. Limit outside sources of earned income, including honoraria for speeches, to $8,625 per year 4. Prohibit lame duck travel 5. Outlaw the use of leftover campaign funds to run offices, and instead, increase office expense accounts by $5,000 per member 6. Limit franking to six mass mailings per year and prohibit mailings 60 days before an election ^ CARGO PREFERENCE—TOP PRIORITY ^ Chairman John Murphy (D-N.Y.) opened hearings in the Merchant Marine « and Fisheries Committee on cargo preference bills Mar. 1 with a strong statement of commitment. [See related stories on pages 3 and 5 of this Log.] Al­ though the bills are new, testimony has been given in earlier sessions of Congress on cargo preference. Murphy made the point that President Carter is on record m as favoring a strong U.S. cargo policy. A similar bill passed both houses of Congress, but was vetoed by President ; -* Ford in December 1974. Two bills have been introduced in the Senate, one by Senator Ernest Hollings ||(D-S.C.) and another by Senator Warren Magnuson (D-Wash.), whose Commerce Committee (renamed Commerce, Science and Transportation under - reorganization) are holding hearings on the Senate side. In recent hearings on oil spills in the Senate Commerce Committee, SIU ^ President Paul Hall linked the spills with use of runaway flags and foreign sea^ men, and urged that Congress take action to establish new policy. S S S S ^ A • 1^ — lb a 11 aMaxaa^^^ La a a aa aa OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF s i The OCS Ad Hoc Committee is continuing hearings on oil and gas manage- k ment policy for the outer continental .shelf. Rep. John Murphy, speaking at the Maritime Trades Department Executive Ni Board meeting, stated that his amendment to the Outer Continental Shelf Act m will require that any vessel, rig or platform used in exploration, development W or production of oil or gas on the shelf be manned by Americans. O COMMERCE COMMITTEE GAINS IN ^ SENATE REORGANIZATION ^ In the realignment of committee jurisdiction, passed overwhelmingly by the ^ Senate, the Commerce Committee has been renamed Committee on Commerce, ^ Science and Transportation and given an expanded role. ^ Senate Resolution 4, prepared by the Select Committee (chaired by Sen. Adlai ^Stevenson (D-III.) proposed restructuring the cominittee system so that work 1^ and responsibility can be distributed equally among all committees and all -' members. The Aeronautical and Space Sciences Committee was merged into the new ^ Commerce Committee, which also gets referral of all bills relating to interstate ^ commerce, transportation, regulation of interstate common carriers, merchant . ^ marine and navigation, marine and ocean transportation (including deepwater « ports). Coast Guard, inland waterways, communications, regulation of con^ sumer products and services, Panama Canal, fisheries, outer continental shelf, coastal zone management, ocean weather and atmosphere, and sports. ' Energy and minerals legislation will be consolidated into a new Energy and k Natural Resources Committee, and environmental matters will be given to the nnd Public Publ''^ Works w/i^rVc Committee. The number of nf committees pnmmittpoQ was ' Environment and reduced from 31 to 25. Unanimous endorsement of S. Res. 4 by the Rules Committee provided an k important boost for the measure on the floor. It is the first time since 1947 that ^ the Senate has been reorganized. DEEP SEABED MINING . ^ The Subcommittee on Oceanography of the Merchant Marine and Fisheries ^ 3mmittee Committee will hear testimony in March on a bill to promote development of W hard minerals in the deep seabed. S S February Unemployment Rate Climbs to 7.5% From 7.3% WASHINGTON, D.C. — The na­ tion's unemployment rate in February climbed to 7.5 percent of the labor force from 7.3 percent in January, re­ ported the U.S. Labor Department, as high joblessness continued to beset America's economy. However, AFL-CIO President George Meany reiterated that these lat­ est U.S. Bureau of Labor jobless statis­ tics show that "the economy remains in the same sad shape it was a year ago this time." Meany again observed that the AFLCIO's realistic appraisal of unemploy­ ment put February's jobless rate at a true 10.3 percent of the country's work­ force. That number counts in workers on involuntary part-time schedules (1.3-million) and "discouraged" work­ ers who have stopped looking for em­ ployment. The Federal bureau doesn't count them in their figures. SPAD is the union's separate segregated political fund. It solicits and accepts only voluntary contributions. It engages in political activities and makes con­ tributions to candidates. A member may voluntarily contribute as he sees fit or make no contribution without fear of reprisal. Seafarers are urged to contribute to SPAD. It is the way to have your voice heard and to keep your union effective in the fight for legislation to protect the security of every Seafarer and his family. A copy of our report is filed with the Federal Election Commission and is available for purchase from the Federal Election Commission, Washington, D.C. I Last month 225,000 workers (210,000 laid off due to energy short­ ages) lost their jobs bringing the total number of unemployed in the*. United States to 7,183,000. Under Meany's '"true" count it would be nearer 10-million unemployed. Jobless rates for fulltime adult work­ ers rose from 6.7 percent to 6.9 percent during the month of February while the unemployed rate for blacks increased from 12.5 percent to 13.1 percent. The jobless rate for black teenagers jumped from 36.1 percent to 37.2 percent. '.'America must have an immediate stimulus program that will put the na­ tion on the road to full ;:nployment and full production," Meany declared. "America needs 50,000 new jobs a week just to stand still and an additional 25,000 new jobs a week to make a dent in the unemployment rate." thtice to Meters On When throwing In for work dur­ ing a job call at any SIU Hiring Ifall, members must produce the following: • • • • membership certificate registration card clinic card seaman's papers In addition, when assigning a |ob the dispatcher will comply with the following Section 5, Sub­ Protetkun section 7 of the SIU Shipph^ Rules: '^Within each class of seniority rating in every Department, prioi> ity for entry rating jobs shall be given to all seamen who possess Lifeboatman endorsement by the United States Coast Guard. The Seafarers Appeals Board may waive the preceding sentence when, in the sole judgment of the Board, undue hardship will result or extenuating circumstences war­ rant such waiver." Pages March, 1977 a �Undercover Norfolk D.A. Guides Cops Fence Front Ex-SIU Scholarship Winner Makes the Headlines In late January, former SIU scholar­ ship winner Tofnmy Miller made the headlines in his hometown of Norfolk, Va. He had been working for a year as an undercover legal adviser to a police phony fence operation set up to catch local thieves in the act of selling their stolen goods. On Jan. 15, when the "front" opera­ tion closed down, Miller was presenting the cases to a Virginia grand jury while the police were busy rounding up the suspects. Among the goods recovered at the police "Action Auction" storefront were tow trucks and Lincoln sedans, not to mention $15-million in counterfeit cashier's checks. As a result of the operation, crimes are being solved up and down the East Coast. Miller's job as an assistant Norfolk Commonwealth attorney (state prosecu­ tor) was to make sure the fence opera­ tion was run within the guidelines of the law so that the criminal indictments would stick. In particular, he spent weeks studying the legal problem of entrapment. Entrapment means a de­ fendant was tricked into committing a crime by the police and it is grounds for an acquittal. He also visited the "fence" site to ad­ vise the undercover officers and help identify "customers". So that former de­ fendants wouldn't recognize him from court, he grew a beard. The Log first heard of Miller's achievements as a lawyer from SIU member Dave "Scrap Iron" Jones (AB from Norfolk) who works with Miller's father, Capt. Elmer Miller, on the tugs. Young Miller also spent one summer on enjoyed the historic atmosphere," he said. "In the tradition of Jefferson, there was freedom of thought there and we were treated like gentlemen." He added, "I always intended to go to college, but as the oldest of four chil­ dren, the scholarship made it easier.** Tommy Miller the hawser and harbor tugs in Norfolk. Although he was glad to be written up in the Log, Miller said nothing about his undercover job. He stalled for months before sending us a picture, since he was afraid it would blow his cover. Finally the clippings from the Norfolk paper and the picture of Tommy Miller with his beard-disguise arrived. Miller won the four-year SIU scholar­ ship in 1966 and attended the Univer­ sity of Virginia at Charlottesville, which was founded by Thomas Jefferson. "1 ATU: We keep you moving Business, pleasure, across the country or across town. Celling you from here to there safely and conveniently by commercial bus or subway is the job of the 150,000 members of the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU). The ATU represents virtually all employees of Greyhound Lines in the U.S. and Canada, as well as many Trailways employees. Most major urban bus systems in both countries are staffed by members of the ATU. If you ride San Francisco's ultra-modern Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART), Washington, D.C.'s sleek Metro rail system, Toronto's famous subway system, or even Chicago's venerable Page 10 At first, Miller thought he wanted to be a chemist, but he soon discovered that law seemed more interesting. After college, he enrolled in the College of William and Mary Law School and graduated in June 1973. Miller had discovered his interest in law enforcement while working as po­ lice officer in Virginia Beach, Va. dur­ ing the summers of 1971 and 1972. He took all the criminal and law procedures courses offered at William and Mary and then landed his job with the state. "Working as a prosecutor is fascinat­ ing," he said, "because of what you can do for society and because you are a trial lawyer. Being in the courtroom is the most interesting and difficult aspect of being a lawyer." El, ATU members will be whisking you from station to station. The functioning of any transit system in­ volves a myriad of duties in addition to op­ erating the vehicles, and Amalgamated mem­ bers do them all; from selling you your ticket to loading your bags, from maintaining the vehicle in safe operating order to keeping it clean, from handling clerical duties to acting as hostess, from conducting tours to ensuring on-time service, we work to make sure you have a safe, pleasant trip. These ATU members are in fact the chief "public relations" and "sales" people for the transit industry. They are the people the pub­ lic meets on a day-to-day basis, and the extra effort of a ticket seller, the courtesy of a bag­ gage handler or the friendly hello of a bus driver make impressions the public does not forget. job responsibility is important to ATU work­ ers—they are entrusted with your safety each time you board a bus or subway, as well as with your children's safety, since many ATU members drive the "big yellow buses" that carry kids to school. Safety is the pride of ATU members, and their records prove it. The ATU was originally chartered as the Amalgamated Association of Street Railway Employees of America, which held its first convention September 15, 1892. Those were the days when the horses that pulled the trolleys worked four hour days and the men who drove them worked 18 hours. "After all," management argued, "Horses cost money." The tasks before the union were formidable, but years of dedication and perseverance have, meant substantial progress for ATU members in fair working conditions, collec­ tive bargaining and legislation. Since the union's inception, it has espoused arbitration as a means of settling employee- I—" V Former scholarships winners— j Seafarers, Boatmen and their j dependents who are former SIU j scholarship winners—let us know j what you are doing. Write The t LogjSeafarersIntemationalUnion, ^ 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. ^ 11232. Make sure to include an • address, and phone number if pos? sible, so that we can contact you ?^or an interview. employer disputes when all other means, in­ cluding strikes, have failed. The ATU adopted this policy—the first international union to do so—when it drafted its first constitution at its first convention in 1892. The union has been responsible for dra­ matic accomplishments in transit-related legis­ lation, such as the Vestibule Acts which man­ dated that companies enclose the vestibules of their vehicles to shield the drivers from the elements. The ATU has supported "exact fare" programs on most major transit systems to cut down on incidents of robbery and Injury, and its has backed inclusion in current mass urban transit law of guarantees to employees' collective bargaining rights. Recently, the ATU has been lobbying for "no fare" urban transit systems, arguing that transportation be considered a public service for all citizens and be financed much as police and fire departments are. The idea, tried ex­ perimentally in several U.S. and Canadian cities, is aimed at increasing transit ridership, cutting automobile traffic and thus saving energy, reducing congestion, and in other ways rejuvenating our cities atid making them more livable. Why does the ATU stand up for programs like these that benefit everyone? Because, after all, we're not only union members, we're citizens too! a feature Seafarers Log �Boatman Confab Proposes ConfractStandardization Representing Port Arthur. Tex. at the conference were, seated (I. to r.): Lowell Broxson; Cleo Benoit; W. W. Potts; Clifford Bodin; Charles Chisolm, and Pat Thomas, Jr. Standing (I. to t.) are: Gerry Knapp; Andy Clingan; Anthony Primeaux; Don Anderson, who is an SlU representative, and Pat Thomas, Sr. Broxson, Benoit, Potts, Bodin and Knapp are holding SPAD receipts. Twenty-one SIU Boatmen from seven towing companies attended an historic educational conference at the Harry Lundeberg School from Mar. 11 through Mar. 19. These members, as well as their Union representatives from each port, SIU Vice President Paul Drozak and Inland Coordi­ nator Chuck Mollard, met to discuss the educational benefits offered at HLS, the benefits and responsibilities of the mem­ bership in the SIU and the economics of the domestic shipping industry. The delegates also made proposals for bargaining goals in the upcoming contract negotiations with Gulf Canal Lines, Dixie Carriers, Inland Tugs—Canal Division, Sahine Canal and Sabine Harbor, Marine Fueling, Sladc Towing, and National Marine. The contract, which will be based on these proposed goals, will become the foundation for industry-wide standardiza­ tion of collective bargaining agreements between the SIU and its contracted com­ panies. The conference opened with an official welcome to the delegates from HLS Pres­ ident Hazel Brown and Vice President Mike Sacco. During the conference, the delegates toured the HLS facilities and ob­ served the training and educational pro­ grams which are available for Boatmen. They also visited the HLS Valley Lee farm and the Seafarers Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center. Much of the Boatmen's time at the school was spent in educational seminars which covered SIU history, the Constitu­ tion, pension and welfare, vacations, the SIU hiring hall and shipping rules, and the economics of the towing industry. These seminars were conducted by in­ dustry experts and the Union officials, who held discussion sessions and answered the delegates' questions. Among the SIU officials who conducted From the Port of Houston came, (I. to r): Andy Johnson; SIU Representative Joe Sacco; Edward Touchette, and Alven Russ. for improved hospitalization and welfare and pension benefits. In addition, tbey unanimously urged, "Our Contract Department to negotiate, as soon as possible, the necessary contribu­ tion [from the coinpaniesj to provide a vacation plan for our brothers employed in our contracted coinpanies." The conference participants expressed their complete approval of the educational programs at Hl.S and they adopted a resolution which encouraged their brothers in the towing industry to upgrade their skills at the school and to take an even more active role in promoting it. This res­ olution also strongly endorsed the Vessel Operator Management and Safety Pro­ gram. It states that all wheelhovtse men in the Gulf should be encouraged to at­ tend this program. More Educational Conferences Boatmen and Union representatives from New Orleans were, (I. to r.) James Wilson; Gerald Rhoades; Roldin Dinet; Pat Wilkinson; Stanley Zeagler, SIU representative; Roy Diehl; Fred Nation, and John Butcher. seminars were Stan Zeagler of the port of New Orleans, Mike Sacco, Gerry Brown of the port of Mobile, Don Anderson from Port Arthur, Joe Sacco of Houston, and Mike Worley from St. Louis. The delegates also spent a full day in Washington, D.C., where they visited the Transportation Institute, the Maritime Trades Department of the AFL-CIO, and the U.S. Congress. During this visit, the conference participants learned how legis­ lation can affect job security and how the SIU and the industry work to protect do­ mestic shipping. At the conclusion of this educational program, the delegates divided themselves into committees to study the current con­ tracts between their Union and the towing companies. They evaluated these contracts according to what they had learned about the SIU and the towing industry and ac­ cording to the needs and concerns of their fellow SIU members. They also studied the recommendations of the SIU Contract Committee. The final proposals for contract goals were presented by the delegates them.sclves and they reflected the hours the partici­ pants had .spent working to meet the needs of the membership and learning about the SIU and the industry. These proposals were adopted unanimously by the dele­ gates. There was complete accord among the Boatmen that standardized main agreements for licensed and unlicensed personnel were essential to protect the members' job security and negotiated con­ ditions of employment. They recom­ mended the adoption of the proposed pro­ visions in these agreements. The delegates also endorsed resolutions which covered the specific needs of Boat­ men in various segments of the industry such as harbor personnel, shoreside bunkermen and tankermcn, and offshore Boat­ men. Among the areas the.sc proposals covered were overtime, penalty time, hours of work, and work responsibilities. The delegates also agreed on the need The delegates completed their work with a recommendation that stated their appreciation for the opportunity to learn about their Union and industry and noted that, "We recommend that the Union and the Harry Lundeberg School review and study the possibility of establishing fur­ ther educational conferences so that more of our brothers from all areas have this same opportunity to learn more about the conditions which so greatly affect their lives." As the Boatmen left the conference, many of them expressed the conviction that their work on the contract and the conference itself would not have been pos­ sible without the increased .strength and unity which resulted from the merger of the IBU and the SIU. Paul Drozak also noted that, "What we have accomplished here is not only for ourselves but also for those who come after us." Boatman Pat Thomas, Sr., of Marine Fueling added, "We have really done our best for the rest of the membership at home." And Boatman Andy Clingan stated, "Our Contract Department has our full confidence and 100 percent support in the upcoming negotiations. We have learned what unity means at this confer­ ence." Kew Tug, Philip K Joins C & H Fleet Boatman Bob Willis (left) and SIU Representative Mike Worley came from the Port of St. Louis. March, 1977 The SlU-contracted G & H Towing Company of Houston is the largest har­ bor tug company on the U.S. Gulf Coast, and it is still growing. Counting the recently launched Phil­ ip K, G & H operates 26 tugs in the Texas ports of Houston, Galveston, Texas City, Freeport, and Corpus Christ!. The principal business of these boats is ship-docking, but all have the capacity to operate offshore. They sometimes tow offshore oil rigs or assist in the offshore lightering of large tankers. In addition to 26 harbor tugs, G & H operates one full-time deep sea tug, the Mania. The Mania makes very long runs to such places as Israel and Vene­ zuela, towing either cargo or tank barges. The new 3,200 hp. Philip will be joined next month by an identical new tug to be called the C. R. Hay den. Two more tugs in the same category are cur­ rently under construction at Todd Ship­ yards in Galveston. Like many other SlU-contracted in­ land companies, G & H Towing plans to continue expanding and upgrading its fleet. This is good news to SIU inland boatmen, because it means more jobs and greater job security. Page 11 �Lessen Oil Spills—Enact Cargo Preference Law The best way.to protect America's marine environment from catastrophic oil spills is to use American-flag ships "that operate under stringent U.S. standards for vessel design, construc­ tion, operation and crew training," O. William Moody, Jr. administrator of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Depart­ ment told the Senate in March. And the best way to guarantee the use of Ameri­ can-flag ships is through cargo prefer­ ence legislation, according to Moody and other witnesses. They spoke at hearings on legislation linking environmental protection to cargo preference measures which began Mar. 8 and were held by the Subcom­ mittee on Merchant Marine of the Sen­ ate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation. Moody noted that 40 percent of American oil imports carried aboard flag-6f-convenience vessels such as the Argo Merchant, Sansinena, Oswego Peace and Olympic Games—Liberian registry ships that spilled millions of gallons of oil into U.S. waters during the past few months. Only four percent of our oil imports are transported aboard American-flag ships. Liberian vessels do not have to com­ ply with U.S. Coast Guard safety or maintenance standards, he said in ex­ plaining the high accident rate. The MTD administrator added that approx­ imately 85 percent of all maritime acci­ dents are caused by human error and that crews on flag-of-convenience ships are often incompetent since the owners pay low wages and can. only attract sailors who are poorly educated and poorly trained. In contrast Moody pointed out that "the crews on American vessels have undergone rigorous training and must meet U.S. Government licensing re­ quirements." "We support legislation that would extend American standards and re­ quirements to all vessels entering United States waters," Moody declared but added that experience has shown this is not enough. He agreed with the solution proposed by Senator Warren G. Magnuson (D-Wash). "By increas­ ing the share of oil cargoes carried by U.S. vessels, we can be assured that oil tankers are manned and operated in a manner which best protects the marine environment." Both Moody and Herbert Brand, president of the Transportation Insti­ tute, a Washington-based maritime in­ dustry research organization, spoke to the claims of the multinational oil com­ panies that cargo preference and strict transportation safety standards would lead to higher consumer prices. "In 1973, the cost of oil transportation plunged, yet the consumer price of oil rose substantially," Brand recalled. "Pricing decisions in an integrated, multi-layered, multi-national oil com­ pany ... are basically a mysterious bookkeeping process. Transportation has been used to shelter earnings from petroleum production, refining and dis­ tribution." Finally, Brand stated, "the major in­ fluence on market price is the price set by the OPEC countries." Provide Employment Ship construction and employment aboard the vessels would provide em­ ployment for thousands of Americans as well as tax dollars for the Treasury, both men said. And shipping American would save money because of the re­ duction in costly oil spills. Brand and Moody both denounced the "myth" of free trade that prevents the U.S. from imposing cargo prefer­ ence legislation although other nations such as Japan and the Arab countries reserve percentages of cargo for their national flag fleets. "I can only answer that if we are setting the example, every­ body else seems to be laughing while they go merrily along imposing cargo preferences of their own," Brand said. In a letter to Congressman Mario Biaggi, chairman of the House Sub­ committee on Coast Guard and Navi­ gation of the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries, SIU President Paul Hall outlined similar arguments in support of parallel legislation in the House. He also asked the Subcommit­ tee to examine ways to protect the ma­ rine environment from foreign-flag lightering operations. Hall suggested that the smaller vessels used to carry the oil into U.S. ports should be under the American flag. Latest Request for Jones Act Waiver Denied; Others Were Given Treasury Secretary Michael Blumenthal told 10 gas distributing companies, at the end of February, that they could not use foreign-flag vessels to bring liquified petroleum gas (LPG) from Houston, Tex. to the Northeast. The companies had sought a waiver of the Jones Act which requires that U.S. ships be used to transport cargo between U.S. ports. The utilities wanted to use three Nor­ wegian carriers, for one trip each, to supply their gas customers in New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Connecticut. In denying the Jones Act waiver, Blumenthal explained that a U.S. tanker barge might be available to transport the propane and that the waiver was not necessary to the nation's defense. Earlier in February, the Treasury Department granted four different Jones Act waivers to companies ship­ ping liquid natural gas (LNG) and LPG to Eastern ports. In the four cases the Defense Department said that the fuel shortage caused by the severe winter would curtail production in many in­ dustries supporting the Department of Defense mobilization base. Also, the Government said no Amer­ ican ships were available to carry the cargo. At present, there are no U.S.- flag LNG tankers. However, 16 are being built. When the first waiver was granted to the Columbia Gas System, Inc. to ship LNG from Alaska to Massachusetts on a Liberian-registry vessel, SIU President Paul Hall announced that although the Union opposed all waivers of the Jones Act, it realized that there was a real emergency need for fuel in the North­ east. He added that the SIU would watch for possible moves by energy companies to get around the ban on for­ eign ships under the guise of energy emergencies. Rep. John J. Murphy (D-N.Y.), the new chairman of the House Merchant Marine Committee, also protested the waivers. In a letter to Blumenthal he said that although the Treasury Depart­ ment had notified his congressional committee of the Columbia Gas waiver application, three more waivers were granted after that "without any prior notification to the committee or discus­ sion." He objected to any possible moves that undermine the Jones Act. As a result of the waivers. Murphy has proposed a bill (HR 1063) that would require public comment at least 60 days before the planned effective date of a waiver. As of mid-March, there were no further waiver applica­ tions pending. Proposed California Tanker Regulations Could Hurt the State Stiff regulations and penalties under consideration by the California State Legislature for oil and gas tankers would backfire against the State's best interests, a spokesman for the Transpor­ tation Institute (TI) warned. William Lawrence, Pacific Coast manager for Tl, a Washington-based educational and research organization, told a California Senate committee on Feb. 1 that its proposed safety stan­ dards and pollution liability law for tankers entering State waters should be left to the Federal Government. "A proliferation of state laws would cause confusion and only American ves­ sels could be forced to comply with the law," he said. Controlling American tankers alone would not solve the pollution problem, Lawrence explained. Large penalties proposed against shipowners who cause oil spills would "only drive out respon­ sible U.S. operators and leave the field to foreign companies such as the oper­ ator of the Argo Merchant," the flag-ofconvenience ship that broke up off Mas­ sachusetts in December. "In case of a spill, you probably couldn't find anyone to penalize," he predicted. Lightering Requirements Lawrence, who testified along with about 20 shipping and oil industry rep­ resentatives, said that the California Legislature should demand Federal re- quirements that all oil lightered in U.S. waters be put into U.S. ships. He also stressed that the Coast Guard must en­ force safe lightering procedures. Lightering in nearby offshore waters now goes on between foreign ships and is "virtually uncontrolled," he com­ plained. Lawrence also urged support for cargo preference legislation now before Congress to increase the number of U.S.-flag oil tankers. "This is the most effective step the nation can take to cut down on the number of foreign flag-ofconvenience vessels in our coastal waters." PINEY PORT ARTHCIR PUERTO RIVER ROUGE ST. LOUIS TAMPA TOTAL ALL POiil^.,,..... .. Page 12 Seafarers Log �PRESIDENT Paul Hall SECRETARY-TREASURER Joe DiGiorgio EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Frank Drozak VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard Lindsey Williams Cal Tanner Paul Drozak HEADQUARTERS ALPENA, Mich 675 4 Ave., Bklyn. 11232 (212) HY 9-6600 800 N. 2 Ave. 49707 (517) EL 4-3616 BALTIMORE, Md. 1216 E. Baltimore St. 21202 (301) EA 7-4900 BOSTON, Mass 215 Essex St. 02111 (617) 482-4716 BUFFALO, N.Y 290 Franklin St. 14202 (716) TL 3-9259 CHICAGO, 111.. .9383 S. Ewing Ave. 60617 (312) SA 1-0733 CLEVELAND, Ohio 1290 Old River Rd. 44113 (216) MA 1-5450 DETROIT, Mich. 10225 W. 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Kennedy Blvd. 33609 (813) 870-1601 TOLEDO, Ohio 935 Summit St. 43604 (419) 248-3691 WILMINGTON, Calif. 510 N. Broad St. 90744 (213) 549-4000 YOKOHAMA, Japan. . P.O. Box 429 Yokohama Port P.O. 5-6 Nihon Ohdori Naka-Ku 231-91 201-7935 Shipping at SIU A&G deep sea ports dropped off slightly from the previous month's figures by about 100 jobs. Overall, though, ship­ ping remained good at most ports last month as 1,162 Seafarers— 807 of them full book members— shipped from SIU halls around the country. In addition, there remained a need for men to ship in certain rated capacities such as able-seaman. midL 19ZZ "TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C FEB. 1-28,1977 Port Boston New York Khiladelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney F'oint Yokohama Totals 6 73 9 22 14 66 32 31 9 27 0 1 408 2 7 2 1 5 1 2 10 0 0 2 3 2 5 0 0 42 0 8 0 1 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 20 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 11 77 4 9 18 11 10 35 41 22 9 23 2 84 0 0 356 13 30 6 2 4 3 2 10 8 8 2 2 3 12 6 1 112 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 10 0 0 20 ""REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C 3 136 24 53 21 15 46 136 47 65 17 75 18 129 0 2 787 0 7 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 14 2 12 3 5 5 1 5 17 0 2 5 3 5 6 0 0 71 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 3 0 0 8 3 64 5 9 14 4 11 25 26 13 7 17 4 44 0 2 248 0 I 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 5 0 0 7 0 6 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 4 0 0 12 16 39 23 13 36 132 39 70 24 37 16 89 0 2 647 1 21 4 6 4 1 5 14 2 10 6 13 2 7 0 1 97 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 5 0 0 9 1 53 11 18 18 5 26 67 27 41 14 19 10 53 0 0 363 1 5 0 2 1 0 1 3 0 1 1 6 1 1 0 0 23 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 4 0 3 47 12 33 16 4 18 65 16 40 6 21 14 38 0 1 334 4 81 26 45 22 7 27 65 21 36 12 26 12 52 0 2 438 7 87 0 10 2 1 1 1 2 2 3 7 1 39 0 0 163 408 Totals All Departments . 1,101 807 94 319 36 2,131 *"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. **"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. 629 193 4 . .. .' 11 17 8 58 15 30 13 16 7 61 0 1 329 2 6 1 3 3 0 3 9 3 5 3 8 0 9 0 1 56 Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore . Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals 4 13 6 1 8 3 2 11 7 7 0 7 2 23 2 1 97 1 lio STEWARD DEPARTMENT 5 27 5 8 9 1 12 35 18 24 5 12 2 28 0 0 191 0 3 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 2 0 0 2 0 11 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 if 2 6 39 3 6 11 5 7 32 18 17 3 19 6 30 0 1 203 3 32 1 2 5 1 1 9 10 13 0 6 2 10 15 0 110 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 3 26 5 10 13 5 36 8 19 11 8 23 0 1 173 10 47 16 17 18 8 13 31 20 26 5 17 5 43 21 2 299 1 28 0 3 0 1 1 1 2 2 1 6 1 17 0 0 64 0 0 Page 13 �Aricebo Commiftee Zapata Ranger Committee Recertified Bosun Herminio Pacheco (seated left) sfnip's chairman of the SS Aricebo (Puerto Rico Marine) is with the Ship's Committee of (seated right) Steward Delegate E. Albarra, and (standing I. to r.): Deck Delegate R. Molina, and Engine Delegate R. Scotti. The ship paid off at Erie Basin, Brooklyn, N.Y. SlU patrolman Teddy Babkowski (right) talks over Union business with the Ship's Committee of the SS Zapata Ranger (Zapata Bulk) of (seated I. to r.): Deck Delegate Elvin Hermanson; Engine Delegate Raleigh G. Minix, and Steward Delegate L. Vidal. Standing (I. to r.) are; QMED Robert Benson, and Recertified Bosun Clarence E. Owens, ship's chairman. The vessel paid off at Stapleton Anchorage, S.I., N.Y. Transindiana Committee Long Lines Committee Looking over the SlU Surgical, Pension and Welfare Digest (left) is Chief Steward W. J. Fitch, secretary-reporter of the SS Transindiana (Seatrain) with the rest of the Ship's Committee of (I. to r.): Recertified Bosun Lancelot Rodrigues, ship's chairman, holding the Log; Deck Delegate N. B. Osman; Educational Director Blanton Jackson, and Steward Delegate Jose Cubano. The ship paid off on Mar. 4 at Weehawken, N.J. At a San Diego, Calif, payoff is the Ship's Committee of the OS Long Lines (Transoceanic Cable) of (I. to r.): Chief Steward Ira Brown, secretary-reporter; Steward Delegate Ralph Trotman; Recertified Bosun Herb Libby, ship's chair­ man; Engine Delegate Pat Fox, and Deck Delegate Steve Sloneski. John Penn Committee Mount Navigator Committee The Ship's Committee and another member of the crew of the SS John Penn (Waterman) take time out from a payoff at Pier 7, Brooklyn, N.Y. to pose for the Log photographer. They are (I. to r.): Messman Ed Fisher; Chief Steward Art Rudnicki, secretary-reporter; Steward Delegate Ernie Hoitt; Deck Dele­ gate Calvin Stevens, and Recertified Bosun Don Chestnut, ship's chairman. Page 14 Early last month the SS Mount Navigator (Mount Shipping) paid off at Stapleton Anchorage, S.I., N.Y. where her Ship's Committee had their photos taken before the shipboard meeting. They are (I. to r.): Recertified Bosun Maurice Olson, ship's chairman; Steward Delegate Joseph Gross; Engine Delegate A. Gega, and Deck Delegate John Kelley. Seafarers Log �names. We passed cold drinks as refreshments down to the boat and kept them in slow tow until the pilot boat came alongside with our pilot. Because of having to enter the Vridi Canal at full speed we turned the pleasure craft over to the pilot's launch which towed the boat inside the lagoon." La Marque^ Tex. Celebrating their golden 50th wedding anniversary last month were Mr. and Mrs. George Black at a party given for them by their son, Henry C. Thomas, daughter, Mary T. Keith and their nephew, Harold V. Hudson, and seven grandchildren at Texas City, Tex. Tnland Boatman Black is a retiree of the G & H Towing Co. of the port of Galveston. He and the missus got a congratulatory surprise telegram from Alabama Gov. George Wallace as they once were Mobile residents. For 38 years they have lived here and in Galveston. SS Sam Houston Reported to have gone aground in the Suez Canal in the middle of this month, was the 32,269 gross ton LASH SS Sam Houston (Waterman). Aided by Canal tugs, she was refloated and sailed to Port Said the same day. SSMerrimac The crew and officers of the SS Merrimac (Ogden Marine) were cited by the Coast Guard last month for their part in rescuing two men and a woman from death off a sinking 52-foot fishing smack near midnight in rough seas in the dead of winter 450 miles off the coast of Florida. In a telegram to the ship, USCG Capt. C. F. Juechter, action commander Atlantic, said: "I wish to express my appreciation for the assistance rendered to the fishing vessel Rampant on 24 Jan. '77. In diverting from your course to evacaute the three people aboard the Rampant and aiding in their transfer to the USCGC Evergreen, your vessel exemplified the time-honored tradition of professional mariners." Describing the rescue at sea. Chief Steward A. R. "Tutti" Raio reports that "At 22:30 (Jan. 23) AB Stephen J. Argar, while on watch, saw a light, then a red flare and told the mate. Off our starboard beam we kept a bearing on the light, then we steered to the sinking vessel Rampant—a 52-footer. They were 450 miles from Fort Lauderdale, Fla., out of fuel and drifting for 24 hours in rough seas. They thought they were goners, until they saw us. They were heading for Portugal and Spain. But the crew got them aboard safely and gave them food and care. "We dropped them off on the Coast Guard cutter Evergreen at 8:15 a.m. in Bermuda." SS Delta Bras// Two men, a woman and a 5-year-old girl drifting out to sea in a small, dis­ abled boat were saved from watery graves last month when the crew and officers of the SS Delta Brasil (Delta Line) spotted them more than two miles southeast of the Vridi Canal entrance to the West African port of Abidjan on the Ivory Coast. At this location marked on the charts as the "bottomless pit" depths range over 200 fathoms—too deep for big or small vessels to drop the hook. And visibility was poor because of a haze from dust-laden winds blowing from the northeast off the African desert obscuring the stricken pleasure craft from shore. With her motor out, the small boat had been drifting seaward for two hours before the rescue ship enroute to the pilot station dropped them a line. The skipper of the Delta Brasil, Capt. J. L. Cox said: "As we neared the boat I could see the occupants, two men, a woman and a 5 or 6-year-old girl, waving constantly and this was followed by their firing red rockets. I stopped the ship and had a line holding them safely alongside in 20 minutes. "One of the men climbed the pilot ladder to our deck and gave me their Washington, D.C. Seafarers and any Americans traveling abroad can buy bargains overseas and bring them home by using the U.S. Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), according to the U.S. Bureau of Customs. It lets U.S. residents bring in duty free many common household items from over 130 countries in most of Cen­ tral and South America, Caribbean, Africa, India, Southeast Asia, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Israel. On the list are 2,700 items such as appliances, chinaware, furs, furniture, jewelry, leather goods, perfume, silverware, skis, wood carvings and gold coins, medals and bullion. For purchases over $250, you'll need a certificate of origin. SS Delta Paraguay In a letter to the Log last month. Chief Mate E. E. Jordan of the SS Delta Paraguay (Delta Line) wrote: "It is my pleasure to commend the steward department of the SS Delta Paraguay for an excellent performance of duty. The steward, Wilbert J. Miles has shown conscientious foresight in ordering food, planning menus and over­ seeing preparation and service. The cooks, Floyd Peavy, chief cook; Joseph C. Bush, cook and baker and Juan Melendez, 3rd cook, are showing each day they know how to cook. (My thanks to Delta Steamship Lines for the ingredi­ ents.) The food and service is the best I have seen in many a year. "Indeed the friendly cooperation from the master through all the depart­ ments is insuring that Voyage No. 42 will be among my pleasant memories. " 'She's a feeder'." SS Erna Elizabeth, Transeastern, Achilles, Overseas Joyce, Ulla, Aleutian, Vivian, Zapata Patriot, Ranger and Bradford Island These 10 SlU-contracted tankers will carry grain in April to the Soviet Union's Black Sea ports from Gulf ports. They, plus four other ships, will haul 479,000 long tons of heavy grains during the month, the largest amount carried by U.S. vessels since November 1975. The rest of the year, U.S. ships will carry almost 3.4-million tons of American grain to Russia. During the first four months of 1977, the total amount of grain carried to the U.S.S.R. by U.S. flag-ships will exceed the amount carried in the same period of 1976 by 200,000 tons. Contributes to SPAD ^ •i'W'v SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION (SPADI 675 FOURTH AVENUE BROOKLYN, N.Y. 11232 S.S. No., Date. .Book No.. Contributor's Name. Address. .State. City , .Zip Code I acknowledge and understand that SPAD is a separate segregated fund established and administered by my Union to engage in political activities and to make contributions and expenditures for candidates seeking political office and solicits and accepts only voluntary contributions, and I have the right to refuse to make any contribution without fear of reprisal. I may contribute such amount as I may volun­ tarily determine and I herewith contribute the sum of $ . This contribution constitutes my voluntary act and 1 am to to receive a copy of this receipt showing the amount of my contribution. A copy of SPAD's report is filed with the Federal Election Commission and is available for purchase from the Federal Election Commission, Washington, D.C. Seafarer William Trice, right, gets a SPAD receipt from SID Representative Pete Loleas at Union Headquarters this month. Brother Trice, who took a baker's job on the SS Man­ hattan, is helping to make the entire U.S. merchant marine stronger by donating to SPAD. His money will assist in pass­ ing favorable maritime legislation in Congress. Signature of Solicitor Solicitor's No. 1977 Port Deposit in the SlU Blood Bank— It's Your Life March, 1977 Page 15 �Cargo Preference, Not Free Trade, Is the Answer Using the rallying cry — "free trade," the United States is working its way down to the bottom of the heap as a zero-rate shipping power. By the midl980's, the U.S. merchant fleet may have almost no cargo to carry at all. Many of our trading partners are encouraging or imposing cargo pref­ erence requirements to insure that their imports and exports are carried on their own national-flag ships. Japan, France, Saudi Arabia, other Arab nations, and Russia are among them. Meanwhile, anyone and every­ one can carry American cargo, in­ cluding the worst Liberian and Pan­ amanian rust buckets which thanked us by spilling millions of gallons of oil in our waters this past winter. In terms of national security, the "free trade" concept is dangerous. Just wait until the next Arab oil boy­ cott when the Arabs or other nations who depend on Arab oil, control the tanker trade. Even if we manage to find an oil shipment somewhere, we will have no tanker to carry it on unless we preserve and strengthen the U.S. tanker fleet by requiring that 30 percent of our oil imports arrive on U.S.-flag ships. American-owned' runaway-flag ships will be no help, because with their foreign registry and foreign crews, they are unre­ liable. If we take a close look at the con­ cept of "free trade" we find that the only thing "free" about it is the taxfree profits made by the giant oil companies who operate these flagof-convenience ships and who are the main opponents of cargo prefer­ ence legislation. By registering their vessels in Liberia, Panama or Hon­ duras, these companies can escape U.S. taxes, U.S. wages, and U.S. safety standards for crew training and vessel construction — standards that are among the world's highest. That is why runaway-flag ships can so easily undercut the legitimate U.S. fleet. And that is why these run­ down vessels with their underpaid and therefore underqualified crews are costing Americans so much in terms of polluted waters. The only way to keep our shore­ lines from becoming wastelands cov­ ered with oil is to require that 30 percent of our oil imports be carried on American-flag ships. Sure, you THE CHARL£S W MORCAW can tell other countries to upgrade their merchant marine and we support legislation enacting strict standards for all vessels entering American waters. But jwlicing these standards would cost millions. In contrast, cargo preference leg­ islation would cost little while it would benefit the U.S. economy by generating jobs, tax dollars, and by improving America's balance of pay­ ments. Shipyards which are located in areas of chronic high unemploy­ ment would be busy again. There would be jobs for American mer­ chant seamen. To sum it up, cargo preference makes good sense whether you look at the economic impact, the effect on U.S. international relations and na­ tional security, or the environmental results. Letters to the Siiiiil. HISTORIC PRESERVATION Editor Clad He's a Captain Again March, 1977 (Brother Leslie Collier, originally promoted to Captain under provisions of the SIU contract in 1974, was demoted without cause on Sept. 6, 1976 by the company, Interocean Transport Co. (Mariner Towing), and was transferred from the company's Gulf to Atlantic fleet. The SIU took the case to arbitration and won. As a result, Brother Collier was reinstated as senior captain of the tug Voyager with full back pay and seniority. See page 2 February 1977 Log). My family and I wish to express our heartfelt gratitude to ourunion for the excellent support, cooperation, representation and faith that was extended in the recent grievance filed in my behalf, which resulted in an arbitration award that was completely favorable in our behalf. We would particularly like to thank Philadelphia Port Agent John Fay for his many untiring efforts in my behalf which added to his already heavy work­ load. We also would like to thank Union Attorney Dennis Cole for his ex­ cellent preparation and presentation. We greatly appreciate the many affidavits presented in my behalf by our Brothers. These were very important in my defense. Throughout this traumatic experience, it has been a constant comfort to receive the continued support and good wishes of our union Brothers. The grievance procedure is one of the many beneficial articles of our con­ tract negotiated in behalf of the membership by the union. All members should be thankful of the foresight shown by a strong union that truly has the welfare of its members in mind at all times. My faith and confidence in Our union has been justified beyond mere words. Hopefully all unorganized seamen will soon see the need to be represented by the Seafarers International Union of North America as the job protection we enjoy under a strong und unified union is without parallel. Fraternally, Leslie Collier, III Coinjock, N.C. A Note of Thanks • Vol. 39, No. 3 Executive Board Paul Hall President Frank Drozak Joe DiOiorgio Executive Vice President Secretary-Treasurer Earl Shepard Lindsay Williams Vice President Vice President Cal Tanner Vice President Paul Drozak Vice President Marietta Homayonpour 389 Editor-in-Chief James Gannon Managing Editor Ray Bourdius Ruth Shereff Assistant Editor Assistant Editor Marcia Reiss Assistant Editor Frank Cianciotti Dennis Lundy Chief Photographer Associate Photographer Marie Kosciusko George J. Vana Administrative Assistant Production/Art Director Published monthly by Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 575 ."^ourth Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. Tel. 499 S600. Second class postage paid at Brooklyn, N.Y. We Need Your Latesf Address The SIU needs your latest address so that we can maintain an up-to-date mailing list end can be sure that important correspondence gets to you at your home. So please fill out the address form below and mail it to StU Welfare Plan, 275 - 20th St.. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11215. SIU As a new pensioner, I wish to thank the SIU and all my SIU Brothers for all the benefits and for such a fine organization as the Seafarers International Union. I am also grateful for being able to get an engineer's license through the SIU-MEBA School of Marine Engineering. I'll miss the seafaring life and all my Union Brothers. Good sailing to all. Fraternally James Stewart, retired Mobile, Ala. Page 16 Official Publication of the Seafarers International Union of North America, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO Soc.Sec, No. ...,. V .,,..,... .,. . Name . . ................. ..... ............., . Print Last Name i . .. ...... . ...».. First Name f^jjddle Initial Address . ... ............... . . .......,...... ...... . T . Print Number and Street City,: State ' Date of Birth". T. ..... .: . _ . Mo.7 Day/Year .. ^... vf ; ... ?! :!? " " Code ' ^ Seafarers Log �Special Supplement SEAFARERS LOG OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO At Midwinter Meeting AFL-CIO Exetufive Council Passes Vital Maritime and Energy Resolutions The way the AFL-CIO sees it, the health of the American merchant marine is one of the nation's critical needs. At its annual midwinter meeting held in Bal Harbour, Fla. late last month and early this month, the AFL-CIO Executive Council passed five maritime-related statements as part of its broad program designed to insure the vitality of the American economy. [All five are reprinted in full in­ side this special supplement on the six-day meeting.] The statements tackle maritime problems ranging from increasing Soviet-fleet competition to a danger­ ous proposal to export Alaskan oil. The Council urged Government ac­ tion to stop these trends and asked strong support for three other pro­ posals that would boost the Ameri­ can merchant marine and the na­ tional economy. They are: An all-Alaska gas pipeline route • A comprehensive national energy policy that would re­ duce America's dependence on foreign oil, and • Passage of the Energy Trans­ portation Security Act that I I Gathering together for the needs of American labor are the 35 members of the AFL-CIO Executive Council. Led by Presi­ dent George Meany, the group gathered for their six-day midwinter meeting in Ba! Harbour, Fla. at the end of February. would guarantee U.S.-flag ships a certain percentage of the na­ tion's oil trade. American-flag ships are "losing ground," the Council warned, in comparison with Soviet competition. "Congressional indifference" over the past ten years has allowed our the Council maintained, to stimu­ merchant fleet to deteriorate and pri­ late a resurgence of our maritime vate commercial shipowners cannot strength. hope to keep up with Russian mari­ Oppose Alaskan Oil Export time advances promoted by a state The oil companies are currently monopoly. working against essential maritime The U.S. Government must act. Continued on Page 24 Executive Council Members of the AFL-CIO Below is a list of the 35 members of the AFL-CIO Executive Council. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. George Meany, President, AFL-CIO LaneKirkland, Secretary-Treasurer, AFL-CIO Paul Hall, President, Seafarers International Union of North America I. W. Abel, President, United Steelworkers of America Hunter P. Wharton, President Emeritus, International Union of Operating Engineers Paul Jennings, President, International Union of Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers Max Greenberg, President Emeritus, Retail, Wholesale and Depart­ ment Store Union John H. Lyons, President, International Association of Bridge, Struc­ tural and Ornamental Iron Workers A. F. Grospiron, President, Oil, Chemical and Atomic Workers International Union Matthew Guinan, President, Transport Workers Union of America C. L. Dennis, Former President, Brotherhood of Railway, Airline and Steamship Clerks, Freight Handlers, Express and Station Employes Peter Bommarito, President, United Rubber, Cork, Linoleum and Plastic Workers of America Thomas W. Gleason, President, International Longshoremen's As­ sociation, AFL-CIO Frederick O'Neal, President, Associated Actors and Artists of America Floyd E. Smith, President, International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Jerry Wuirf, President, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees S. Frank Raftery, President, International Brotherhood of Painters and Allied Trades 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. James T. Housewright, President, Retail Clerks International Asso­ ciation George Hardy, President, Service Employees International Union AFL-CIO A1H. Chesser, President, United Transportation Union Martin J. Ward, President, United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry of the United States and Canada William Sidell, President, United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Murray H. Finley, P-'^^'dcnt, Amalgamated Clothing and Textile Workers Union Joseph P. Tonelli, President, United Paperworkers International Union Albert Shanker, President, American Federation of Teachers So^; .]'.etin. Executive Vice President, Amalgamated Clothing and Textile Workers Union C. L. Dellums, President, Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters Francis S. Filbey, President, American Postal Workers Union, AFLCIO Glenn E. Watts, President, Communications Workers of America Sol C. Chaikin, President and Secretary-Treasurer, International Ladies' Garment Workers Union Hal C. Davis, President, American Federation of Musicians Edward T. Hanley, General President, Hotel and Restaurant Em­ ployees' and Bartenders' International Union Angelo Fosco, President, Laborers' International Union of North America Charles H. Pillard, President, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers William H. McClennan, President, International Association of Fire Fighters �Healthy American Merchant Marine Supported Statement by the AFI.-CIO Executive Council on The American Merchant Marine February 23,1977 Bal Harbour, Fla. The Soviet drive for dominance of the seas at the expense of the com­ mercial health and military posture of all the nations of the free world is a matter of grave concern. A healthy U.S. flag merchant fleet is crucial to the vitality of our na­ tional economy. Yet, we have seen a decline of American-flag participa­ tion in U.S. ocean-borne foreign trade to the alarming extent of 30% since I960.' These were the years when advancing technology in the maritime industry, marked by the growth of containerization and other forms of automation took their toll on U.S. participation in the fierce East-West competition for cargo. The proliferation of foreign-flag ves­ sels and congressional indifference permitted our merchant fleet to de­ teriorate, worn-out vessels were not replaced, while the cross-trading na­ tions, particularly within the East­ ern-bloc countries, took advantage of the situation to wrest a greater portion of the maritime market and to launch larger and more efficient vessels. The Soviet government controlled merchant fleet, openly employed to further national as well as economic goals, also provides direct support for Soviet military activities. While there is no denying the Soviet Mer­ chant Fleet access to commercial sea lanes, we cannot acquiesce in their use of a merchant fleet to crowd out American flag shipping from the American market. At present, the Soviet Merchant Marine has garn­ ered 7% of all U.S. ocean-borne for­ eign commerce. Within the next three years, the Federal Maritime Com­ mission predicts that the Soviets will double their share of the trade, reaching 15% or better. In addition, the Soviets now operate 52 ships in the U.S. trade and have 47 larger ships under construction that are ex­ pected to be brought into service by 1980.2 Today, in comparison with our Soviet competition, we are losing ground. In the past decade, the So­ viet merchant marine has doubled in size to 17.8 million deadweight tons, while the U.S. fleet declined slightly to 14.9 million.^ By 1980, the Soviets project increasing their fleet to 22-23 million deadweight tons.'* Unless our maritime strength is rebuilt and re­ conditioned through modernization and new construction, it will no longer be able to serve as a major force in our international trade and to support our naval forces in time of need. The Soviet Union requires access to the seas in order to protect and further her interests, many of which are in direct conflict with the West. She will continue to seek advantage from Western decline around the world through two of her most useful instruments of policy: Her merchant and fishing fleets. The build-up of the Soviet Merchant Marine directly follows the fast and massive expan­ sion of the Soviet Navy which already outstrips the forces of the United States in numbers of craft. The American Merchant Marine is confronted with a situation in which Western shipping interests face a competitor which is unique in size, power and political strength, based on a state monopoly with re­ gard to its own trade and dominance in bi-lateral trades. It is futile to as­ sume that commercially operating private shipowners are in a position to cope with such an opponent. The Executive Council calls for the leadership of this nation to take action to guarantee an ocean trans­ portation capability sufficient to serve this nation's defense needs in time of a national emergency; ade­ quate to serve U.S. ocean transporta­ tion needs in the interest of the na­ tional economy and equal to the task of maintaining the U.S.-flag presence in the oceans of the world as an in­ strument of United States interna­ tional political policy. 'Business Week, October 4, 1976 -BusinessWeek, October 4. 1976 3Forbes, May 1, 1976 '•Soviet Naval Developments: Capability and Context, page 101 Urge Administration to Approve Trans-Alaska Cas Pipeline Statement by the AFL-CIO Executive Council on Alaska Pipeline Route February 25,1977 Bal Harbour, Fla. The nation's need for new energy supplies has been compounded by the effects of the harsh weather con­ ditions which have raised the de­ mand for fuel supplies to unprece­ dented levels. The dual effects of the cold winter in the U.S. east and mid­ west, coupled with the drought on the West Coast, have produced eco­ nomic chaos that has affected the nation's vital industries and many homes. In the early months of this year hundreds of thousands of American workers have been temporarily and in many cases permanently thrown out of work because of the lack of adequate energy supplies, particu­ larly natural gas. In the West the con­ tinuing drought has not only caused economic problems but threatens the supply of cheap hydroelectric power which is the basis for the operation of many industries in the West. These problems have heightened and dramatized the immediate need for additional energy sources, of which natural gas is in the shortest supply. One of the most immediately available new sources of energy for the U.S. are the huge reserves of nat­ ural gas available on the North Slope of Alaska. The production of this gas would make a major contribution towards the nation's efl'orts to be­ come more self-reliant in its energy supplies. There are three proposals now be­ ing considered by the Administration for moving Alaska gas to consumers Page 18 in the lower 48 states. Of the three only one would be entirely under U.S. control. This is the TransAlaska gas route. The line would largely parallel the Alaska oil line across Alaska and would involve the construction of a complex of gasifi­ cation and liquefication facilities as well as a fleet of liquid natural gas vessels to carry the gas to the U.S. West Coast. The other two lines both involve gas pipelines across Canada. The decision on which of these three lines the Administration will support will be made by the Presi­ dent later this year. The President's decision will then be forwarded to Congress for it to approve or dis­ approve. Of the three proposed routes, the Trans-Alaska line will provide the maximum job benefits in Alaska as well as in the lower 48 states, particu­ larly during the construction in U.S. yards of the fleet of LNG vessels needed to carry the gas. The line would employ over 44,000 construc­ tion, trade and shipyard workers dur­ ing the peak construction phase. In addition the Alaska gas line, because it would use many of the facilities built for the Alaska oil pipeline, could be constructed sooner than the two competing routes across Canada. As important as the employment benefits are, however, the need to obtain secure supplies of gas for the lower 48 states as soon as possible to meet the present shortage clearly transcends all other considerations. On this basis also the Trans-Alaska line is clearly superior. Therefore, the AFL-CIO urges the Administration to approve the TransAlaska gas route in order to assure the expedited availability of the se­ cure new gas supplies that will in­ crease U.S. energy self-reliance. Participating in the AFL-CIO Committee on Political Education meeting during the six-day Executive Council confab are President George Meany, left, and COPE Director Al Barkan. Seafarers Log �Council Backs Energy Transportation Security Act In the statement reprinted be­ low, item No. 3 is of particular importance to maritime workers. Statement by the AFL-CIO Executive CouncU on Unfinished Legislative Business February 22,1977 Bal Harbour, Fla. During the last two years, the Con­ gress passed four major bills of ex­ treme importance to the labor move­ ment. All were vetoed by President ^ord. Each of these measures has been introduced in the new Congress. Since extensive hearings were held on each measure, with complete dis­ cussion and debate already a matter of public record, we believe it should be possible for the Congress to act expeditiously on each matter, pass the necessary legislation and move on to new business. The measures of particular con­ cern to workers are: 1. Situs Picketing. This measure would grant building trades workers equal picketing rights with all other organized workers. The 94th Con­ gress passed this bill after being as­ sured that President Ford would sign it. But, for political reasons, Mr. Ford broke his word and vetoed the bill. Simple justice calls for enact­ ment of the Equal Treatment of Craft and Industrial Workers Bill. 2. Hatch Act Reform. Govern­ ment workers are now denied politi­ cal rights accorded all other citizens. The Congress passed a measure con­ siderably strengthening protection for all federal workers against coer­ cion, intimidation and other abuses. Nevertheless Mr. Ford vetoed the bill. Now the Congress should readopt the bill without delay. "i. The Energy Transportation Se­ curity Act. This job-creating mari­ time bill required that a percentage of imported oil be transported in American vessels. This measure, vi­ tal to America's energy independence program, would decrease domestic reliance on foreign vessels, provide new environmental standards to help avoid pollution disasters such as those recently caused by "runaway" flag ships operated by the energy car­ tel. This measure would encourage private investment in the construc­ tion of vessels built in American shipyards by American workers to be operated by American merchant sea­ men. Despite these facts, the bill was the victim of another Ford veto. We urge the Congress to pass this legis­ lation without delay. 4. Strip Mining Protection. This measure was passed by the 93rd and 94th Congresses and was vetoed twice by President Ford because of business and utility company opposi­ tion. It sets necessary minimum fed­ eral standards for state strip min­ ing reclamation statutes to protect against environmental devastation caused by the strip mining of coal, badly needed to meet the nation's energy needs. It deserves prompt passage. These measures are the unfinished legislative business of the past, need immediate attention and prompt en­ actment. We urge President Carter to sign each as soon as they reach the White House. Marshall Presents Administration's Goals to AFL-CIO Leaders in photo at left, Labor Secretary Ray Marshall, standing, outlines the Administration's goals before the AFL-CIO Executive Council at the opening session of their midwinter conference. Listening, left to right are: AFL-CIO Secretary Treasurer Lane Kirkland, and Federation President George Meany . After the session, Marshall received greetings from SlU President Paul Hall who is also an AFL-CIO Vice-President. Nation Needs Comprehensive Energy Program Statement by the AFL-CIO Executive Council on Energy February 25,1977 Bal Harbour, Fla. The AFL-CIO endorses the Ad­ ministration's plan to consolidate energy activities into a single depart­ ment that would absorb the Energy Research and Development Admin­ istration and the Federal Energy Ad­ ministration and also the energy functions now a part of the Interior and other departments. Such a re­ structuring is badly needed and would provide a better and more efficient mechanism for creating and implementing energy policy. Clearly, this would not solve the March, 1977 energy problem. It is not a substitute for a comprehensive energy policy, and if this is all that would be done, this nation still would not have an energy policy worthy of the name. In the more than three years since the Arab oil embargo little has been done to resolve the energy problem. While the natural gas crisis of this winter dramatized the issue, it was not unexpected. Yet, the Congress and the Nixon-Ford Administration did little to meet a situation that could readily have been foreseen. America is much more vulnerable today to an oil embrago than it was in 1973. The nation's dependence on foreign oil has increased. In addition, imports from the Arab countries are three times more than they were prior to the embargo. Meanwhile, domes­ tic production of oil, despite higher prices for new oil, has been declin­ ing steadily in recent years. Such steps as the 94th Congress and the past Administration took were timid and hesitant. They treated the energy matter gingerly as if it were a fragile thing that would shat­ ter if directly confronted. The time is long past for complacency and inaction. Development of energy sufficient to meet the country's needs is one of the most serious domestic problems facing America in the years ahead. How America copes with the situa­ tion will have an overwhelming effect on the nation's economic well-being. The AFL-CIO has long urged the government to take decisive action. This is not a time for muddling through. We urge the President to set in motion a comprehensive energy program that will move the nation on the road to energy security. With that in mind, we have noted below some of the elements that we feel are essential to the development of a sound program. CONSERVATION Conservation is the cornerstone upon which this nation must build its energy policy. Per capita consumption of energy in this country is twice as much as in such countries as Switzerland, Sweden, West Germany — all of whom have a standard of living and quality of life comparable to that en­ joyed by Americans. Conservation does not mean a diminishing in the quality of life. It does not mean less automobile driv­ ing. It does not mean cold, drafty, uncomfortable homes. It does not Continued on Page 22 Page 19 �striking a characteristic pose (left) is Federation president George Meany listening to James T. Housewright, head of the Retail Clerks International Association. !m Stressing a point (right) Glenn E. Watts, president of the Communication Workers of America, talks with S. Frank Raftery, chief of the International Brotherhood of Painters and Allied Trades. SlUNA President Paul Hall (left) and ILA President Thomas Gleason, are both AFL-CIO vice presidents. ing in Bal Harbour/ In a jovial mood are Joseph P. Tonelli (left), leader of the United Paperworkers International Union and Martin J. Ward, president of the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry of the U.S. and Canada. George Meany gets a chuckle from the press at a news conference after a session of the. AFL-CIO Executive Council. Page 20 Mapped At a break, Federation vice presidents Sol Stetin(left), Exec-vice president of theClothing and Textile Workers, and the union's president, Murray H. Finley (center), talk it over with Ladies Garment Workers President Sol C. Chaikin. William Sidell (right), head of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners ot America talks shop with S. Frank Raftery, president of the International Brotherhood of Painters and Allied Trades. Reds catcher Johnny Bench (right) tnanks labor for its support of the No Greater Love organization drive which he leads to help children of servicemen killed or missing in Southeast Asia. At left are Lane Kirkland, Raftery, Meany, NGL's chairwoman Carmella LaSpada and AFL-CIO Vice-President John H. Lyons. Page 21 I*??.-.-./- �m Nation Needs Comprehensive Energy Program Continued jrom Page 19 mean less usage of home appliances. It does mean using energy effici­ ently. It means the manufacture of automobiles that get more mileage per gallon of gasoline, the retrofit­ ting of existing homes and buildings that drastically reduce energy con­ sumption, the designing and building of home appliances that use only small quantities of energy. As an example, if all of the cars on the road were to get twice as much mileage as the current average of 14 miles per gallon of gas, the nation would save more than three million barrels of oil per day. This exceeds the nation's oil imports from the Arab countries. Nor does conservation mean no growth. We hold no brief for those pushing conservation as part of a no-growth philosophy. Growth in the economy and conservation of energy can, and must, go hand-in-hand. Adoption of tough and stringent conservation measures could reduce the nation's energy consumption growth rate from 4 percent to well under 2 percent. While conservation is essential it will not, by itself, solve the energy problem. NEW SUPPLIES The nation needs new and addi­ tional supplies of energy. Oil and natural gas are declining resources. While iVo single source of energy rep­ resents the ultimate fuel, it is clear that coal and nu'?jSar power are the ones upon which this nation must rely in the immediate future. The United States holds about 450 billion tons of coal reserves—esti­ mated at about one-fifth to one-half of the world's coal deposits. This is more than 700 times the nation's an­ nual usage of about 600 million tons. As reported by Forbes Magazine this reserve is "ten times as much energy as is contained in Saudi Arabia's oil and 2.6 times as much as is available from the entire world's supply of oil." Nuclear power, by the end of this century, is expected to grow from 2% of current total energy supply to over 20%. In terms of today's energy picture, this is the equivalent of about 7 million barrels of oil per day—about the same as imports in 1976. Coal has been under attack by en­ vironmentalists and nuclear energy is the target of a well-organized drive to ban its use. The basis of that cam­ paign is that nuclear energy is not .safe. We do not agree with that as­ sessment. The record of safety in the nuclear industry is among the best in all industry. Every effort must be made to ac­ celerate, the development of coal and nuclear power while protecting the environment and maintaining strin­ gent safety and health standards. Meanwhile, facilities to provide en­ riched uranium should be expanded and the procedures for licensing of nuclear facilities should be expedited to eliminate costly and unnecessary delays. Page 22 Continued development of the liquid metal fast breeder reactor pro­ gram must be pursued. This is essen­ tial to the nation's long-term energy needs. Development of oil and gas re­ serves on the U.S. outer continental shelf provides an excellent opportu­ nity for the United States to increase domestic oil and gas production. De­ velopment of new offshore areas could reduce U.S. oil imports by 1015 percent in 1980 and 10-30 per­ cent in 1985-1990. At the same time, America must direct its efforts toward developing such other sources of energy as solar, geothermal, biomass, shale oil, coal liquefaction and gasification. These energy sources will be neither cheap nor be developed overnight. It is clear that private industry, by itself, cannot develop the energy sources required by this country. It is for that reason that the AFL-CIO urges the establishment of a massive 5 year $100 billion program to help achieve energy security for the United States through direct loans, loan guarantees and other financial assistance to private industry and public bodies unable to secure pri­ vate capital. As we envision it, that program would concern itself with projects for conserving energy as well as projects for developing new and additional supplies of energy. Under that prograni, ilr- .y.igemittcnt would also be empowered to launch projects of its own patterned after the TVA con­ cept. IMPORTS The increasing dependence of the AFL-CIO President George Meany makes a point at an Executive Coun­ cil session. United States on imported oil raises economic as well as national security problems. Prior to the Arab oil em­ bargo of 1973, the nation was im­ porting less than six million barrels of oil per day. In 1976 imports gen­ erally averaged more than seven mil­ lion barrels per day and in January, 1977, averaged over eight million barrels per day. Of those imports, the Arab countries furnished less than a million barrels daily, prior to the em­ bargo. Today they export close to three million barrels per day to the United States. As a result, the nation is now more vulnerable to an oil embargo than in 1973. It is more vulnerable to the price that OPEC sets for its oil. That price may well determine America's level of economic activity and the rate of inflation. Early in this decade, oil imports that cost the nation $3.5 billion, now cost the nation more than $35 billion annually. Much rhetoric has flowed; but lit­ tle action has followed. To cope with this issue, oil im­ ports should be taken out of private hands and placed in the hands of the government. The government should determine the amount of oil to be imported, negotiate its price with the individual oil producing coun­ tries and provide for its allocation. Private companies have no power to deal with the oil producing countries. They accept whatever terms are made by these countries and pass on the additional costs to the consum­ ers and, in the process, probably make more money than they ever did before. On the other hand, the United States has bargaining power with the OPEC nations that no private com­ pany could ever hope to achieve. At the same time, the nation must accelerate the establishment of an oil stockpile that will give America a measure of protection against any fu­ ture oil embargo and enhance its bargaining power. PRICES Continued regulation of oil and natural gas prices is essential to the economic well-being of this nation. A Library of Congress study es­ timated deregulation of natural gas prices would increase consumer costs "by $5.4 billion annually in the first year and by $17.7 billion annually in the fifth to seventh year. Decon­ trol of oil prices would have an even greater impact in the first year. To­ gether, the effect would be as devas­ tating as the four-fold increase in oil prices imposed by OPEC following the oil embargo. There is no free-market price for oil. It is an arbitrary price imposed by the OPEC cartel—about $13 per barrel—which bears no relation to the 18 cents a barrel produetion cost in the Arab countries. All other en­ ergy prices relate to the price of oil. The argument that uncontrolled prices provide incentives for greater production is groundless. Domestic production of oil, despite skyrocket­ ing prices for newly discovered oil. has been declining steadily. The same would be true for natural gas unless the producers, as initial gov­ ernment studies indicate, are sitting on their wells waiting for natural gas prices to be deregulated. If this is so, it constitutes the same kind of black­ mail indulged in by the Arab oil producers. We urge a complete and thorough investigation of the natural gas pro­ ducers to determine whether the natural gas shortage is real or con­ trived by the producers to benefit themselves at the expense of the na­ tional interest. It is intolerable that a nation so dependent on energy is ignorant of the basic facts needed to make intel­ ligent analyses and critical decisions. Such data as is available is incom­ plete and unreliable because in the past the natural gas companies have been unwilling to provide complete and detailed information with regard to their reserves and other facets of their operations. The investigative body should be empowered with the right to subpoena such records as are needed to get to the bottom of this question. In any case, decontrol of oil and gas prices would place an intolerable burden on the American consumer and we are unalterably opposed. DIVESTURE The American public is at the mercy of the giant oil monopolies whose complete control of petrole­ um, from well-head to marketing, represents an incredible influence over the nation's well being. Clearly the oil companies are pur­ suing only their self-interest. They have not suffered from the energy crisis. In fact, they have prospered while the country suffered. We urge Congress to enact legis­ lation to break-up the oil monopolies so that the companies may no longer produce as well as refine, transport and market petroleum. Not satisfied with their monopo­ listic control of oil, these companies are stretching their tentacles into competing sources of energy. Al­ ready, they have secured a major position in the coal industry and are reaching into other energy fields. Clearly, this is not in the national interest and will hamper the devel­ opment of alternative sources of energy. The AFL-CIO urges the Congress to enact legislation to prohibit a company from owning competing sources of energy. Seafarers Log �Export of Alaskan on Opposed by Executive Council Statement by the AFL-CIO Executive Council on Export of Alaskan Oil February 25,1977 Bal Harbour, Fla. Congress passed the Alaska pipe­ line legislation just over three years ago because construction of the pipe­ line would enable Alaskan oil to reduce America's dangerously in­ creasing vulnerability to Arab oil embargoes. Now the oil companies that were aided by this legislation have proposed that the Alaskan oil be exported to Japan. That proposal would reverse this country's policy of increasing its se­ curity by reducing dependence on imported oil. The argument that refinery, pipe­ line and tanker capacity are not ade­ quate to deliver the oil to U.S. mar­ kets is no excuse. It has been clear for some time that an expansion of these facilities was needed. The oil companies have failed to respond to that need. They have not begun an adequate expansion of these facilities nor have they made plans to do so. The oil companies have failed to respond to the need for refining, pipeline and tanker construction be­ cause of their desire to add an addi­ tional profit on each barrel by selling the oil to Japan, even though they will receive very large and assured profits if they sell the oil inside the U.S. The oil companies will drop their proposal to export Alaskan oil and will begin the needed refinery, pipe­ line and tanker construction when— and until—it is clear to them that Americans wilh not allow this Sacri­ fice of national interest for oil com­ pany profits. We urge the Administration and the Congress to stand firmly against any proposal to export Alaskan oil. That oil is needed by the United States to reduce the nation's depend­ ence on foreign oil. Support Boycotts of Ringling Bros. Circus^ Bancroft Co. Among the 48 resolutions passed by the AFL-CIO Executive Coun­ cil at its mid-winter meeting were two supporting recent boycotts by member unions. Because the AFL-CIO has asked that all trade union members support these boycotts, we have reprinted the two statements below. forum to make a series of uncon­ V Statement by the scionable demands. To avoid a dead­ AFL-CIO Executive Council lock the AFM offered a short term contract to cover this season that on would have met many of the circus' Support of concerns. Ringling Brothers turned Ringling Brothers-Barnum and down that eminently reasonable pro­ Bailey Circus Boycott posal. February 28,1977 Then, on the ground that no con­ Bal Harbour, Fla. tract had been signed, Ringling Brothers, following a classic unionOver the years union musicians busting technique, entered into an represented by the American Feder­ arrangement with a group known as ation of Musicians and its locals have Cas-Pet, an avowed bitter enemy of provided the music at performances the AFM, to provide music at circus of the Ringling Brothers-Barnum and performances. Bailey Circus. Some of these musi­ cians traveled with the circus, others To protect its members the AFM were engaged locally. has called a consumer boycott of all In 1976 Ringling Brothers pro­ circus performances at which music posed to the AFM that a nationwide is provided by Cas-Pet. The AFLcontract be negotiated. The stated CIO supports this boycott, urges all reason was to replace the differing members of AFL-CIO unions to re­ local arrangements at each stop with fuse to buy tickets to circus perform­ a standard contract. The AFM se­ ances at which music is provided by cured the necessary authority to enter Cas-Pet and calls upon the labor into such negotiation and exercised press and the Union Label and Serv­ that authority in good faith. Ring­ ice Trades Department, AFL-CIO, to ling Brothers, however, used the new publicize the boycott. During the midwinter meeting of the AFL-CIO Executive Council held late last month and early this month in Bal. Harbour, Fla., two vice presidents of the Federation get a chance to discuss some matters of mutual concern. On the left is George Hardy, president of the Service Employees International Union. On the right is I. W. Abel, president of the United Steelworkers of America. March, 1977 tions. Since 1971 Bancroft has ffagrantly and repeatedly violated the law with the result that only a third of those who voted in 1971 remained on on the payroll when the strike began. Support of Boycott of The company refused even to go Bancroft Manufacturing to the bargaining table until 1976, Company when the NLRB General Counsel threatened contempt proceedings. February 23,1977 Since Bancroft has spurned every Bal Harbour, Fla. effort by the union to negotiate a fair contract and continues to threaten On July 1, 1971, employees of to replace striking employees, the the Bancroft Manufacturing Com­ United Brotherhood of Carpenters pany of McComb and Magnolia, has begun a nationwide boycott of Mississippi, voted in a National La­ aluminum doors, sashes and other bor Relations Board election to be extruded aluminum home-building represented by the United Brother­ products manufactured by Bancroft Manfacturing Company. hood of Carpenters and Joiners. After waiting for 51/2 years for The AFL-CIO Executive Council Bancroft to obey the law and nego­ wholeheartedly endorses the efforts tiate a just and fair agreement or for of the Carpenters Union to achieve the NLRB to enforce the law, 500 justice for the workers involved. We production and maintenance workers support the boycott, urge all mem­ at the company's Magnolia plant bers of AFL-CIO unions to refuse went out on strike on January 16, to buy the products of Bancroft Man­ 1977. ufacturing and call upon the labor Bancroft's mistreatment of its em­ press and the Union Label and Serv­ ployees and its disregard of their ice Trades Department, AFL-CIO, basic rights were amply documented to publicize the strike and boycott last April before the House Subcom­ against the Bancroft Manufacturing mittee on Labor-Management Rela­ Company. Statement by the AFL-CIO Executive Council Hails Labor's Fight for Rights "In my country a working man has no right to protest," Vladimir Bukovsky, the exiled Soviet dissident, told the AFL-CIO Executive Council at its mid­ winter conference in Bal Harbour, Fla. Bukovsky, flanked by AFL-CIO Secre­ tary-Treasurer Lane Kirkland, left, and President George lyieany, urged the American labor movement to continue its long-standing fight for international human rights. Page 23 �SEAFARERS LOG March, 1977 OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF. LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO Council Serves Notice: Safe and Healthful Workplace a Must Because the Occupational Safety and Health Act is so im­ portant for maritime workers as well as all American workers, we are reprinting in full the resolution passed by the AFL-CIO Execu­ tive Council on this issue. Statement by the AFL-CIO Executive Council on Occupational Safety and Health February 28,1977 Bal Harbour, Fla. The trade union movement fought long and hard for passage of a strong occupational safety and health law to stop the suffering and death in America's workplaces. We will not permit destruction of the Occupa­ tional Safety and Health Act by right-wing zealots and employers who place profits ahead of human lives. We find repugnant the contention that an employer has a constitutional right to kill or maim workers. Plac­ ing property rights ahead of human rights is contrary to the spirit of America. Since its enactment in 1970, the Occupational Safety and Health Act has been the target of some in Con­ gress who seek to curry political favor with reactionary business and right wing groups. These political opportunities have repeatedly tried to emasculate or destroy OSHA through distortion, propaganda and lies. The failure of the past two admin­ istrations to properly administer and enforce the law has added fuel to the fire. Inadequate budgets, short staffing, misordered priorities, sloppy procedures, poorly-drafted regula­ tions, unnecessary delays and at­ tempts to politicize OSHA have undermined the law's effectiveness. There has been no more persistent and consistent critic of the adminis­ tration and enforcement of OSHA than the labor movement. Our aim, however, is to make a good law work through proper administration. We are encouraged by President Carter's many statements of support for this law, and commend his rec­ ommendations that OSHA regula­ tions be drafted in clear, understand­ able language. Nothing is more essential to public support of this law than understanding of what it is designed to do. We urge President Carter to re­ scind Executive Order 11821, re­ newed by former President Ford in a secretive, eleventh-hour attempt to repay his business supporters in the election. This order, which requires so-called "inflationary impact" state­ ments on OSHA standards, places a dollar value on the lives of workers and has blocked development of oc­ cupational health standards. We also urge him to require the Secretary of Labor to enforce the oc­ cupational safety and health guide­ lines in Section 19 of the law for all federal government agencies. The government can and must set the ex­ ample for private employers in the area of job safety and health. The labor movement will continue its efforts in Congress for adequate funding and staffing for OSHA and the Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976, which is administered by the Environmental Protection Agency and will provide additional safe­ guards for workers exposed to toxic chemicals. And we serve notice: The labor movement shall not rest until every American worker enjoys a safe and healthful workplace. Two AFL-CIO Veeps confer during the meeting: 0. L. Dennis, left, of the Brotherhood of Railway, Airline and Steamship Clerks, Freight Handlers, Express and Station Employees and Floyd E. Smith of the International Asso­ ciation of Machinists and Aerospace Workers. AFL-CIO Executive Council Passes Vital Maritime and Energy Resolutions Continued from Page 17 expansion through a proposal to ex­ port Alaskan oil to Japan. Their argument—that refinery, pipeline and tanker capacity are inadequate to deliver the oil to U.S. markets— ignores the "nation's increasingly dangerous vulnerability to Arab oil embargoes," the Council pointed out. "The Administration and Con­ gress must stand firm against this proposal which would sacrifice the national interest for oil company profits." All-Alaska Gas Line America's energy self-reliance is also dependent upon quick delivery of Alaskan gas, which the Council explained could be achieved by an all-Alaska pipeline route. Page 24 Two other routes across Canada have been proposed, but could not be built as soon as the trans-Alaska gas pipeline which would use many of the existing oil pipeline facilities there. This route is the best solution for America's dangerous natural gas shortage, the Council stated. The natural gas crisis last winter and the Arab oil embargo of 197374 were dramatic indications of America's need for an effective energy program. An Energy Policy The AFL-CIO endorsed the Ad­ ministration's plan to consolidate all Government energy agencies and ac­ tivities, but stressed that this effort would be meaningless without "an energy policy worthy of the name." America now imports three times the amount of oil from Arab countires that it did prior to the embargo. To prevent increasing politically dangerous dependence on foreign oil the Council recommended a compre­ hensive national energy policy, in­ cluding: conservation, development of new supplies, government control of imports and prices, and break-up of oil monopolies. Pass Cargo Preference Passage of the Energy Transporta­ tion Security Act would be another major step toward America's energy independence. Under this Act, one of four supported by the Council as "extremely important to the labor movement," a guaranteed percentage of imported oil would be carried in U.S.-flag ships. It would decrease our reliance on foreign vessels, such as the runaway flag ships that caused so much pollu­ tion disaster in our coastal waters over the past months. Moreover, it would be a shot in the arm for Amer­ ican shipbuilding and maritime labor. The other three Acts endorsed by the Council were: Situs Picketing, which would grant building trades workers equal picketing rights with all other organized workers; Reform of the Hatch Act to grant Govern­ ment workers their full political rights; and Strip Mining Protection, which would protect against environ­ mental devastation caused by the strip mining of coal. All four acts were vetoed by Presi­ dent Ford. The Council called them "unfinished legislative business of the past" and urged quick approval by the new Administration. Seafarers Log �OAKLAND (Sea-Land Service Inc.), January 22—Chairman, Recertified Bosun J. San Filippo; Secretary C. Johnson; Educational Director L. Karttunen; Engine Delegate R. Bracamont; Steward Delegate John Kavanagh. Some disputed OT in deck and steward department. $2.30 in ship's fund. Chair­ man passed out forms for the steward upgrading school to everyone in the steward department and advised all members to take advantage of this pro­ gram. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. ERNA ELIZABETH (Hudson Wa­ terways Corp.), January 16—Chair­ man, Recertified Bosun B. Browning; Secretary Rothschild; Deck Delegate Burton Owen. Some disputed OT in deck department. Chairman reports that there are four new crewmembers from Piney Point aboard and they are shaping up very well. Held a discussion on the alcoholic program and agreed that it is a very good program. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. CHARLESTON (Sea-Land Service Inc.), January 2—Chairman, Recerti­ fied Bosun J. Beye; Secretary W. Selt­ zer; Educational Director C. W. Welsh. $7 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Chairman held a discussion on the Steward Department Recertification program and urged all members who are eligible to apply. Observed one min­ ute of silence in memory of our de­ parted brothers. Next port Elizabeth. TRANSINDIANA (Hudson Water­ ways Corp.), January 23—Chairman Recertified Bosun H. B. Walters; Sec­ retary W. J. Fitch. $14.83 in ships fund. No disputed OT. The ship's chairman will take up the possibility of having a telephone put right aboard ship when in port so the crew can call direct to the gangway watch in regards to the sailing time as it is changed so often and you can never get the right answer from the outside forces. Report to the Seafarers Log: "Thanks to the Log for its efforts in keeping us posted in all maritime news." Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port Gitmo. OVERSEAS ULLA (Maritime Over­ seas Corp.), January 9 — Chairman, Recertified Bosun L. R. Smith; Secre­ tary W. H. Deskins. No disputed OT. Chairman held a talk on the alcoholic center at Piney Point. Also distributed application blanks for upgrading in the steward department and help was given in explaining the requirements of entry to the upgrading and recertification pro­ gram. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. OGDEN WABASMI (Ogden Marine Inc.), January 9—Chairman, Recerti­ fied Bosun J. Delgado; Secretary H. Hastings; Educational Director A. Ratkovick; Deck Delegate R. Florcs; En­ gine Delegate J. Graydon; Steward Delegate O. Rios. No disputed OP. Chairman discussed the importance of donating to SPAD. Secretary's Report: "I had the honor of being on the stew­ ard department recertification commit­ tee. In my 32 years of going to sea, 1 think this is the most needed of all our programs to come forth from our train­ ing school. We have to make the stew­ ard department more rewarding and attractive. As you will note in the la.st Seafarers Log there were 17 upgraders all in the deck and engine departments. The program was discussed at length." March, 1977 MERRIMAC (Ogden Marine Inc.), January 30 — Chairman, Recertified Bosun John Pierce; Secretary A. R. Raio; Educational Director G. W. Haller. No disputed OT. Report to the Sea­ farers Log: "We picked up three people from the sinking vessel Rampant. They are all doing well. We picked them up 450 miles from Fort Lauderdale, Fla. and dropped them off at Bermuda." Next port Philadelphia, Pa. INGER (Reynolds Metals Co.)— January 30 — Chairman, Recertified Bosun Hans S. Lee; Secretary Duke Hall; Educational Director Theodore Martinez; Engine Delegate Barney Hireen. $9 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Chairman received and passed out the new steward department applications for recertification. Urged all members to take advantage of this program. Ad­ vised that a member who has a recerti­ fication, a firefighting certificate and a lifeboat ticket has far better job oppor­ tunities. Discussed the importance of donating to SPAD. To really know what is going on in the Union read the Seafarers Log from front to back. A vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. ULTRASEA (Apex Marine Corp.), January 2 — Chairman, Recertified Bosun W. E. Showers; Secretary T. Kirby; Educational Director E. Colby; Deck Delegate H. Frierson; Engine Delegate R. Makarewicz; Steward Dele­ gate R. Long. $16 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Chairman discussed the importance of donating to SPAD. A vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment. Report to the Seafarers Log: "Best wishes to the entire staff and a Happy New Year. Keep up the good work in '77." MASSACHUSETTS (Interocean Mgt. Corp.), January 16—Chairman, Recertified Bosun J. L. Bourgeois; Sec­ retary W. Lovett; Educational Director D. Orsini; Deck Delegate Thomas Reading; Steward Delegate William A. Daly. Chairman reported that baker Henry N. Milton passed away during layover in Kharg Island, Iran. A tele­ gram was sent to the Union to notify them about Brother Milton and a collec­ tion was made for flowers to be sent to his funeral. A vote of thanks to the steward on handling holiday meals alone in the galley. It was a job well done. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. JEFFERSON DAVIS (Waterman Steamship Corp.), January 23—Chair­ man, Recertified Bosun George Annis; Secretary F. Hagger; Educational Di­ rector R. Tyler; Deck Delegate Richard J. Maley; Stevv'ard Delegate Leonardo Manca. Some disputed OT in steward department. Received Seafarers Logs and forms for upgrading in steward de­ partment while in Djibouti. Chairman held a discussion on the importance of donating to SPAD. Next port New Or­ leans. ELIZABETHPORT(Sea-Land Serv­ ice Inc.), January 9—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun Orla K. E. Ipsen; Sec­ retary George W. Gibbons; Educational Director Peter K. Shaughnessy. $136 in ship's fund. $210 in movie fund. No disputed OT. Chairman held a safety meeting and the repairs that are needed are being worked on. Discussed the im­ portance of donating to SPAD. Secre­ tary reported that the ship came in on Christmas morning and the men were very happy to be home with their fam­ ilies. A vote of thanks to the steward department. Next port Panama Canal. OVERSEAS VALDEZ (Maritime Overseas Corp.), January 30—Chair­ man, Recertified Bosun William Smith; Secretary J. Mojica; Educational Direc­ tor D. White. No disputed OT. Report to the Seafarers Log: "A vote of thanks was given to the crew for the coopera­ tion to all three departments. A vote of thanks to the steward department." Ob­ served one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. BORINQUEN (Puerto Rico Marine Mgt. Inc.), January 16—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Calixto L. Gonzales; Secretary Kaznowsky; Educational Di­ rector Pantoia; Engine Delegate Franeisco Sarmento; Steward Delegate Peter Siems, $46 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Chairman held a discussion on the alcoholic rehabilitation program. A vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. SEA-LAND ECONOMY (Sea-Land Service Inc.), January 30—Chairman, Recertified Bosun L. V. Myrex; Secre­ tary L. Nicholas; Educational Director H. DuHadaway; Deck Delegate D. J. Yannuzzi; Engine Delegate R. L. Thompkin; Steward Delegate H. Jones, Jr. Chairman reports that the trip so far has been a smooth operation with no beefs reported. He called for safety suggestions and repairs and would ap­ preciate cooperation from all members to keep this ship under continuous smooth sailing conditions. Chief Stew­ ard introduced the new upgrading ap­ plication forms with emphasis on taking advantage of this opportunity for a higher rating. Offered congratulations on the choice of Brother Don Collins and Brother H. Hasting to serve on this committee. Presented to the meeting pamphlets received from headquarters and explained the highlights and edu­ cational value that will benefit all mem­ bers. All .material was posted on the bulletin board. Next port Rotterdam. MOBILE (Sea-Land Service Inc.), January 4—Chairman, Recertified Bo­ sun A. Waters; Secretary Taylor. Chair­ man reported that New Year's Eve was spent in Inchon, Korea and a good time was had by those who wanted if you could stand the cold. Everyone is ready for a good year ahead. Report to the Seafarers Log: "Hope all of you in New York office have a Happy and Prosper­ ous New Year." OVERSEAS TRAVELER (Mari­ time Overseas Corp.), January 2— Chairman, Recertified Bosun A. Hovde; Secretary J. Hoggie. Secretary reports: "Lost chief mate on December 22 around 9:15. He was washed over the side. Everyone felt very bad about it. Stayed all day long trying to see if he could be found. It was due to all the rough weather we had that day. One great wave was all that it took. It was lucky the Captain was not washed over as well because both of them were standing together one second and the next second the chief mate was gone." Official ship's minutes were alsc received from the following vessels: BAYAMON SEA-LAND COMMERCE NECHES ARECIBO MOUNT NAVIGATOR VIRGO SEA-LAND PRODUCER THOMAS JEFFERSON OGDEN CHAMPION DELTA PARAGUAY COVE COMMUNICATOR GALLOWAY AMERICAN EXPLORER SAN FRANCISCO BRADFORD ISLAND WALTER RICE POINT JULIE AFOUNDIRA OVERSEAS ARCTIC FORT HOSKINS RESOURCE SAM HOUSTON TAMPA PITTSBURGH ANCHORAGE OVERSEAS VIVIAN ROSE CITY ROBERT TOOMBS OVERSEAS JOYCE JACKSONVILLE PONCE DE LEON MOUNT WASHINGTON MONTICELLO VICTORY GOLDEN DOLPHIN JAMES OVERSEAS VALDEZ PISCES BEAVER STATE WACOSTA OGDEN CHALLENGER PENN ARTHUR MIDDLETON OVERSEAS ALICE COLUMBIA SEA-LAND VENTURE PANAMA AMERICAN HERITAGE COUNCIL GROVE SEA-LAND MC LEAN GUAYAMA BOSTON LONG BEACH BALTIMORE » A''.. ROBERT E. LEE ULTRASEA LOS ANGELES SUSQUEHANNA DEL SOL •• CAROLINA WACOSTA ZAPATA RANGER EXCHANGE PUERTO RICO CARTER BRAXTON SAN PEDRO SAN JUAN COASTAL CALIFORNIA MOHAWK EAGLE VOYAGER MOUNT EXPLORER VANTAGE DEFENDER OVERSEAS ALEUTIAN SEA-LAND MARKET •. v -J, • 3^ '. i Page 25 �NOTICE TO ALL PARTICIPANTS OF THE SEAFARERS VACATION PLAN Beginning in 1977 and continuing in future years, all Participants in the Plan will be provided a Summary Annual Report, together with other materials in order to keep you informed about the financial status of the Plan. This Summary Annual Report covers the year ended December 31, 1975. (See statements of assets and liabilities attached.) SEAFARERS VACATION PLAN SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORT DECEMBER 31, 1975 BEGINNING OF YEAR END OF YEAR ASSETS Cash $2,659,625.48 Receivables 2,335,369.71 General Investments 243,729.57 Buildings and Other Depreciable Properties 19,060.61 TOTAL ASSETS CURRENT VALUE ... $5,257,785.37 Total Assets Book Value ...... .$5,260,785.37 $4,348,935.00 2,308,037.62 231,549.07 18,581.16 $6,907,102.85 $6,909,952.85 . I TARIIITIFS Payables (Includes Accrued Vacation Benefits) Other Liabilities TOTAL LIABILITIES NET ASSETS $2,612,133.12 .. 688,228.19 $3,300,361.31 $1,957,424.06 $3,493,090.09 1,010,890.86 $4,503,980.95 $2,403,121.90 STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS FOR PLAN YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1975 INCOME Cash Contributions Earnings From Investments Other Income TOTAL INCOME ^ YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1975 — Vacation Pay ^ KI J The Trustees have established a vacation beneht program payable according to category of employment. Based on 365 days of covered employment, the program provides for vacation benefits to be paid as follows, effective with the increased contribution rates: $2,200.00 to eligibles in Group I (Formerly $1,400.00) 1,800.00 to eligibles in Group II (Formerly $1,200.00) 1,400.00 to eligibles in Group III (Formerly $1,000.00) Effective October 1, 1915, employees whose employers are obligated to make contributions to the Plan at the required rate on the date application for benefits is made, and who have at least 90 days of covered employment subsequent to October 1, 1975, shall receive an additional benefit of $350.00 for 365 days of employment. Boatswain's who have successfully completed the Recertification Program conducted at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship receive an additional vacation benefit of $50.00 per quarter, for a total of $200.00 per annum. addition to the foregoing, the Trustees provide a bonus to be paid only to those employees aboard Great Lakes vessels who complete the lay-up of their vessels and who complete at least 90 days of covered employment, including such lay-up time as follows: $175.00 for Group I employees 150.00 for Group II employees 50.00 for Group III employees Reserve for Anticipated Obligations In accordance with previously established practice, the Trustees have restricted the use of the Plan's surplus funds to meet ensuing years' anticipated obligations under the Plan. $8,077,915.46 198,149.57 17,556.57 $8,293,621.60 EXPENSES Benefit Payments Payroll Taxes on Vacation Benefits Other Administrative Expenses TOTAL EXPENSES NET INCOME Unrealized Appreciation of Assets and Adjustment of Prior Years Expenses Net Increase In Assets Net Assets At Beginning of Year Net Assets At End Of Year SEAFARERS VACATION FUND NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS $6,773,300.03 509,752.06 529,203.04 $7,812,255.13 481,366.47 (35,668.63) 445,697.84 1,957,424.06 $2,403,121.9"0 NOTICE TO ALL PARTICIPANTS OF THE SEAFARERS VACATION PLAN Plan participants may obtain copies of the more detailed annual report for a reasonable charge, or may inspect it at the Plan Office without charge. The latest full annual report includes a list of the assets held for investment and all other relevant financial information. To obtain a copy of the annual report, write to the Administrator asking for what you want. The Administrator will state the charge for specific documents so that you can find out the cost before ordering. The full report can be examined at the Plan Office during normal business hours. If you seek additional information write to: Administrator Seafarers Vacation Plan 275 20th Street Brooklyn, New York 11215 ITF Reps Meet in Bal Harbour MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS' SCHEDULE Port Representatives of some of the U.S. affiliates of the International Transport Workers Federation, a worldwide organization of transportation workers' labor unions, discuss some of the issues the U.S delegation will bring up at the next general meeting to be held in Dublin, Ireland in July. SlUNA officials at the meeting, which took place in Bal Harbour, Fla. last month, included SlU Presi­ dent Paul Hall and Vice President Bull Shepard (seated at head of table). One of the main issues discussed was the problems created on the high seas by Liberian, Panamanian and other flag-of-convenience vessels. Page 26 New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Detroit Houston New Orleans Mobile San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Piney Point ., San Juan Columbus Chicago Port Arthur Buffalo St. Louis Cleveland .......... Jersey City Date Apr. Apr. Apr. Apr. Apr. Apr. Apr. Apr. Apr. Apr. Apr. Apr. Apr. Apr. Apr. Apr. Apr. Apr. Apr. Apr. Apr. Deep Sea Lakes, Inland Waters 4 2:30 p.m 5 2:30p.m 6 2:30 p.m 7 9:30 a.m 7 2:00 p.m 8 2:30 p.m 11 ..._. 2:30 p.m 12 2:30 p.m 13 2:30 p.m 14 2:30 p.m 18 i 2:30 p.m. 22 2:30 p.m. 9 10:30 a.m. 7 2:30 p.m. 16 — 12 — 12 — 13 — 15 2:30 p.m. 14 — 11 ............ — 7: 7: 7: 7: 7: 1:00 p.m. Seafarers Log �Pages from the History of the American Seamen's Labor Movement The turbulent early days of the seamens labor movement is chronicled in stories gathered front old newspaper files by the Seafarers Historical Re­ search Department. This story is from the San Francisco Call of Oct. 17,1894. Meanwhile the merry war goes on, and brawls and fights are numerous. It is to the credit of the harbor police that the toughest of the masters are sup­ pressed summarily whenever they are found using bulldozing methods. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 1894. Water-Front Notes. SAILOR'S WAGES On account of the fog on the bay yesterday morning the steamer Oregon, sailing for Portland, came to anchor off Goat Island in order to wait until the fog should lift. When it did and an at­ tempt was made to raise the anchor it was found that it had fouled with the telegraph cable. It was 12:30 o'clock before the anchor was finally got loose and the steamer could proceed on her way. Captain Luttrell of the bark Helen W. Almy is ill and will not return with his vessel. He intends to spend five months in Southern California. The steamer St. Paul arrived from Guaymas, Mexico, yesterday with an unusually heavy cargo of merchandise and tropical productions. News was received here yesterday to the effect that the French bark Duchesse, bound from Dunkirk for Oregon, had arrived at Buenos Ayres partially disabled, the result of a struggle with an Atlantic storm. At a meeting of the Harbor Com­ missioners yesterday bills amounting to $6,756.50 were audited and ordered paid. The steamer Gaelic sailed for the Orient yesterday. Among the passen­ gers were the six Baptist missionaries who arrived here last Sundav morning. The party consists of Dr.Thompson and wife of Viobe, Miss Clagget, Miss Ro­ man, Miss Wilson and Miss Barlow. The last named goes out for the first time. The others have labored in Tokyo, to which city they now return. They Cause Trouble on the Water Front. HOT WORDS AND HARD BLOWS The Police Are Called Upon to Interfere MRS. WILSON AND HER PISTOL Sea Captains Willing to Take Cheap Men—Busy Times at the British Consul's Office. "When Greek meets Greek, then comes the tug of war," said a certain reputable poet once upon a time, and ever since then it has been popularly supposed that dire indeed is the struggle which follows the coming together of two natives of Hellas. But in the light of the developments of the past few days on the water front, the tug of war would pale into insignifi­ cance in comparison with the desperate melees which follow the meeting of non­ union and union sailors and rival board­ ing-house masters. Broken heads, rainbow lined eyes and battered countenances are more nu­ merous now along the bilgy byways of the docks than ever before. In fact one of the fraternity who does not sport a countenance that bears some sign of a melee or an arm supported in a sling is looked upon as one who takes but little interest in his business. The trouble is all about sailors' wages, not only those of the deep-water men, but those of the seamen who sail in the coasting vessels. Among the coasters the union men want $30 a month, and the Ship-owners' Association will not give more than $25. During the past six or eight days several vessels have gone out with non­ union crews on board, notwithstanding the union men have tried their very best to prevent them from being shipped. The harbor police force has had its hands full to prevent bloody riots at the sailing of these vessels, so high did feeling run between the men. The union men felt that they were getting the worst of the deal in the shipments, and were naturally indignant at seeing their places supplied by outside men. One of these rows occurred yester­ day morning in front of 42 Steuart Street, where the Ship-owners' Associ­ ation was trying to put a crew on board the steamer Elwell at the reduced rate. Every effort was being made by the union men to induce the non union men to remain on shore. Hot words and some blows were exchanged, and then a detachment of officers arrived from the North Harbor station and affairs became more quiet. At the request of Captain Ryder of the Elwell, which is lying at the seawall. Captain Dunleavy sent a couple of officers to guard the vessel until she sailed. At other points along the front rows are of everyday occurrence. March, 1977 There are some hard characters seen around the water front now, engaged, according to the police, in shipping men at low rates on deep-water vessels whenever they can. As some of the out­ going vessels are chartered very low it is quite an object with the captains to get men as cheaply as possible. It is on this account that the boarding-masters engaged in that line meet with consid­ erable success. Among others who are seen around is "Tommy" Lyons, an oldtime character, who has just completed a term in San Quentin. Three years ago Lyons with three other men was caught on the Barbary Coast endeavoring to force their way into a lodging-house room, where a sailor who had money was known to be sleeping off the effect of a debauch. Lyons' companion was "sent up" for ten years and Tommy got three years. He is now around trying to ship men at the old rate, and it was re­ ported yesterday that he had secured the contract for supplying the large Bri­ tish ship Somali with a crew. The enterprising Lyons is supposed to be the man who caused a row in Wilson's boarding-house at Sansome and Pacific street on Saturday night. At this place many sailors who are shipped at the consulate office are found. About forty drunken seamen presumably led by Lyons visited the place last Saturday night, and vowed all manner of threats against the place. Mrs. Wilson, who was in charge, is not a woman to be easily intimidated though, and drawing out a pistol she faced the men, and threatened the first one that entered the place. Cowed by the sight of the weapon and the flash of the desperate woman's eyes the crowd withdrew. Mrs. Wilson recognized several of the men in the crowd and yesterday swore out warrants for their arrest. Three were taken into custody. At the office of the British Consul the excitement over the shipment of men continues. Throngs of boarding-masters and deep-water sailors are around the place from morning until late in the afternoon. A crew for the British ship McMillan was secured yesterday from the Ship­ owners' Association. Several more ships are expecting to get crews from the association. Great LalieiS 'TOTAt REGlStEftEb AH Groups Class A Class B Class C 1-28^1977 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups . Class A Class S Class C **REGISTEREP ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class CvyS DECK DEPARTMENT •"Alpena Buffalo:'^ Cleveland uulutn . 0: -• 0 Alpena Buffalo Clevolantl; . > Detroit ; Duluth .... .vv--.':..•.'v.-.'.O • . . ;0.. , Frankfort Chicago Totals 13 U v. 0 0 - 1 0 0. 0 0 Q. STEWARD DEPARTMENT T. Alpena i Duluth •;.^:Frankfort i Chicago ;. Totals Chicago ; y 0• r 0 " • • fv Alpena Buffalo . Cleveland .................. Detroit ..,.;. ; , .. • Duluth . . y y". ....>'• ......... Frankfort . ....... Totals . y.. .. V i... ly-'y::; 0 . 0 0 0 6 1 4 19 0 0 6 34 0 .0 0 0 .0 0 0 0 0 4 6 0 1 0 18 I' 1 3 9 0 1 1 16 0 0 4 -- , 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 . 2 5 0 I 22 18 80 33 Totals All Departments "^5 *"Total Registered" means ths number of ^ actually registered for shipping at the port last month. : **"Registered on the Beach" means the total hUttiber of men registered at the port at the end of last month. 2 3 5 38 0 2 3 53 9 0 6 20 0 2 0 37 ^-.-2 1 6 19 0 2 0 30 129 49 33 Page 27 �mm Propeller Club and Navy League: They Help Foster Strong U.S. Merchant Marine This is the ninth in a series of articles ivhich the Seafarers Log is puhiishing to explain how various organizations affect the jobs and job se­ curity of Seafarers. A lot of people still harbor the romantic impres­ sion of an American merchant fleet dominated by tramp steamers visiting exotic ports, and U.S. seamen, donned in peacoats and stocking caps, drinking in smoke-filled bars and honky tonks reminiscent of a scene from a Humphrey Bogart flick. Well, movie producers and advertising people for Old Spice might think it criminal to topple such wonderful fantasies, but there are two in­ fluential maritime organizations trying their best to deal with the real merchant marine world. These organizations are the Propeller Club of the United States and the Navy League of the United States, both of which have extensive and diverse memberships as well as a network of port committees and councils throughout the U.S., Puerto Rico, Europe and the Far East. Although the two organizations have different memberships, different methods of operation and often times different priorities, they both strive to achieve the same basic goal of a stronger America at sea. For instance, the Propeller Club is made up primarily of management people of U.S. maritime companies from shi'^building outfits to ship owners and ship operators. Many SlU-contracted deep sea, inland water and Great Lakes compa­ nies are Propeller Club members. By its own defintion, the main objective of the Propeller Club is "to promote, further and support an American merchant marine, including ship­ yards and other allied industries, adequate to meet the requirements of national security and eco­ nomic welfare of the United States," as well as to "aid the development of river. Great Lakes and harbor improvements." The Propeller Club goes about trying to achieve these goals through some lobbying efforts in Con­ gress, but more often than not, by trying to bring the message of the maritime industry's problems and needs to the media and general public through sponsoring luncheons and other affairs in porteities around the country. The SIU cooperates with the Propeller Club in its efforts, and participates fully at the organiza­ tions aff '•s. SIU President Paul Hall, Executive Vice-President Frank Drozak and other Union Of­ ficials are frequent speakers at Propeller Club luncheons and dinners In addition, the Propeller Club conducts an annual conference at which policy and legislative goals are outlined for the coming year. For in- After receiving an award from the Navy League on Apr. 23, SIU President Paul Hall, left, shakes hands with Secretary of the Navy William Middendorf. Page 28 i t. :| SIU President Paul Hall speaks at Seapower symposium jointly sponsored by the Navy League and the National Maritime Council. stance, one issue receiving the Propeller Club's support at their 1975 conference in Fort Lauder­ dale, Fla. was cargo preference for U.S. ships. Navy League The Navy League, on the other hand, considers itself totally an educational organization. The Navy League is non-profit, and despite its military .sounding name, its membership is limited to civil­ ians and retired members of the Armed services. A number of SIU officials are members of, and participate in this organization's activities. By their own definition, the Navy League is an "educational organization dedicated to the sup­ port of the services which contribute to the na­ tion's seapower . . . and committed to developing public understanding of the importance of the seas to the well being of the nation and to providing assistance to the maritime forces which will en­ hance their efficiency." One of the Navy League's most ambitious ac­ tivities is its Seminar Program, which most recently has dealt with the growth of Soviet maritime strength. Whereas the Propeller Club concentrates mainly on the problems of the private merchant sector, the Navy League is more oriented toward the problems of the Coast Guard, the Marine Corps and the U.S. Navy itself. However, the Navy League makes it clear in all its literature, includ­ ing its monthly magazine. Sea Power, that the League realizes "our country's need for a modern fleet of merchant ships that can compete effici­ ently and profitably with those of any other coun­ try of the world." It's difficult to gauge the impact of these or­ ganizations on the general public and in Congress. But with respective memberships of 12,000 for the Propeller Club, and 37,000 for the Navy League, and still growing, it would be safe to say that they are having a measure of success at get­ ting the word out on the importance of the U.S. merchant marine to the economy and security of the U.S. The most important thing, though, is that these organizations do have extensive and aggressive programs aimed at fostering a better U.S. mari­ time industry, and for that reason, the SIU partici­ pates in their activities whenever possible. The activities of these organizations also proves that the SIU is not alone in its fight for a better life for its members and the goal of a better, more competitive U.S. merchant fleet. The Propeller Club and the Navy League may not sound as romantic as smoke-filled honky tonks and Boggie movies, but they're a whole lot more practical. Participating in a Propeller Club function in October of 1974 is SIU New York Port Agent George Mc­ Cartney, left, and Chuck Connors of the ILA. During a Propeller Club dinner in New York City, some labor officials get together. From the left are: SIU- New York Port Agent George McCartney: Morris Weisberger, president/secretary-treasurer of the Sailors Union of the Pacific; AFL-CIO Secre­ tary-Treasurer Lane Kirkland, and ILA President Ted Gleason. Seafarers Log �John H. Roskamp, 65, joined the Union in the port of Seattle in 1957 sailing as a cook. Brother Roskamp sailed 27 years. He was born in Vic­ toria, British Columbia, Canada and is a naturalized U.S. citizen. Seafarer Roskamp is a resident of Seattle. Samuel F. Rusk, 63, joined the Union in the port of Philadelphia in 1961 sailing as a cook. Brother Rusk was born in Gloucester, N.J. and is a resident there. James W. Sanders, 67, joined the Union in 1938 in the port of New York sailing as a chief steward. Brother Sanders sailed 46 years with the Isthmian Line. He walked the picketline in the 1961 N.Y. Har­ bor strike. Born in Charleston, S.C., he is a resident of St. Albans, Queens, N.Y. Jeff M. Skinner, 61, joined the Union in 1938 in the port of Mobile sailing as a bosun. Brother Skinner sailed 37 years. He was born in Till­ man, S.C. and is a resident of Theo­ dore, Ala. James Stuart, 68, joined the Union in 1949 in the port of New York sail­ ing as an AB. Brother Stuart sailed 43 years and rode an American Coal Co. vessel in the 1957 beef. He was born in Massachusetts and is a resi­ dent of New Orleans. •£. I Wilbert Wentling, 58, joined the Union in 1943 in the port of Balti­ more sailing as a chief cook. Brother Wentling sailed 33 years. He was born in Palmyra, Pa. and is a resi­ dent there. Edward G. Morales, 63, joined the Union in the port of New York in 1952 sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Morales sailed 27 years and is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. He was born in Havi, Kohala, Hawaii and is a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y. Sam E. Dyer, 66, joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1957 sailing as an oiler for the Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Co. from 1975 to 1976 and for Dunbar and Sullivan from 1955 to 1960. Brother Dyer is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. Born in Binghamton, N.Y., he is a resident of Essexville, Mich. Edmond J. Gagne, 65, joined the Union in 1949 in the port of Alpena, Mich, sailing as a bosun. Brother Gagne sailed 38 years. He was born in Canada, is a U.S. naturalized citi­ zen and is a resident of Englewood, Fla. March, 1977 Restituto G. Gimpaya, 66, joined the SIU in 1938 in the port of New York and sailed as a chief cook. Brother Gimpaya sailed 47 years and was on the picket line in the Robin Line strike in 1962. He was born in the Philippine Islands and is a resi! dent of New York City. Benjamin F. Gordy, 61, joined the SIU in 1940 in the port of Norfolk sailing as a bosun. Brother Gordy was born in North Carolina and is a resident of Baltimore. Sago C. Hanks, 61, joined the SIU in 1948 in the port of Mobile sailing as a chief electrician. Brother Hanks sailed 31 years. He was born in Frisco City, Ala. and is a resident of Gainestown, Ala. Charles A. Herban, 65, joined the SIU in the port of Elberta, Mich, in 1953 sailing as a cook. Brother Her­ ban sailed 38 years. He was born in Frankfort, Mich, and is a resident of Beulah, Mich. Brown Huszar, 63, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New Orleans sailing as a chief steward. Brother Huszar sailed 39 years. He was born in Hungary and is a resident of Holden, La. Jo.scph R. Hubert, 69, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1964 sailing as a chief electrician. Brother Hubert is a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. He was born in Savannah, Ga. and is a resident of Port Orchard, Wash. Recertified Bosun Raymond J. Knoles, 51, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1951. Brother Knoles sailed 32 years. He is a World War II veteran of the U.S. Navy. Born in California, he is a resident of Hement, Calif. Eustaquio Kuilan, 67, joined the SIU in the port of San Juan, P.R. in 1959 sailing as a wiper. Brother Kuilan was born in Toa Baja, P.R. and is a resident of Catano, P.R. Philip F. Korol, 53, joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1959 sail­ ing as a chief electrician. Brother Korol sailed 33 years. He is a veteran of the post-World War II U.S. Army. A native of New York City, he is a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y. Evald Kamm, 65, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1950 sail­ ing as a bosun. Brother Kamm sailed 42 years, was on the picket line in the 1961 N.Y. Harbor strike and the 1965 District Council 37 beef and upgraded to AB and quartermaster at the HLSS, Piney Point, Md. in 1972. He was born in Estonia, and is a naturalized U.S. citizen. Seafarer Kamm is a resident of Astoria, Queens, N.Y. Joseph "Frankie" Keelan, 65, joined the SIU in 1949 in the port of Mobile sailing as a bosun. Brother Keelan sailed 29 years, received a 1960 Union Personal Safety Award for sailing aboard an accident-free ship, the SS Raphael Semmes and picked up a second mate's license when he attended the Deck Officers Training Program in 1968. He was born in Philadelphia and is a resi­ dent of Tampa. Casey Jones Lang, 65, joined the" SIU in the port of Philadelphia in 1962 sailing as an oiler. Brother Lang was born in Florida and is a resident of Jacksonville. Harry W. Lapham, 65, joined the SIU in the port of Frankfort, Mich, in 1953 sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Lapham was born in Detroit and is a resident of Elberta, Mich. Joseph C. Lewallen, 59, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. Brother Lewallen graduated from the Union's Deck Of­ ficers Training Program at the HLSS in 1968 with a third mate's license. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. Born in North Caro­ lina, he is a resident of Asheboro, N.C. Arthur B. Little, 61, joined the SIU in the port of Elberta, Mich, sailing as an AB. Brother Little was born in Michigan and is a resident of Frankfort, Mich. Robert G. Long, 57, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of Norfolk sailing as a chief steward for the Mississippi Shipping Co. Brother S Long was born in North Carolina and I is a resident of Gretna, La. Genaro A. Lopez, 65, joined the SIU in 1940 in the port of New Orleans sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Lopez was born in Puerto Rico and is a resident of Vega Alta, P.R. Robert E. McCIuskey, 68, joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans ill 1955 sailing as a fireman-watcrtender. Brother McCIuskey sailed 29 years. He is a vett .m of the U.S. Army Cavalry before World War 11. A Michigan native, he is a resident of Bay St. Louis, Miss. Page 29 �Ross F. Lyle, 62, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1953 and sailed as a chief electrician. Brother Lyle was born in Alabama and is a resident of Romayor, Tex. WOliam Aufry, Jr., 45, joined the SIU in the port of Mobile in 1958 and sailed as a chief steward. Brother Autry attended the Andrew Furuseth Training School in Mobile that year. He is a veteran of the post-World War II U.S. Army. Born in Alabama, he is a resident of Baton Rouge, La. Waldo H. Banks, 60, joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of Baltimore and sailed as a bosun. Brother Banks sailed 33 years. He was born in Grand Cayman, British West Indies and is a resident of Miami, Fla. Edwin W. Bartol, Jr., 59, joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1958 sailing as a carpenter and OMED. Brother Bartol sailed 25 years and upgraded at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in 1968. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. A native of Baltimore, he is a resident of New York City. Alonzo Bcftis, 65, joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of Philadelphia sailing as a chief steward. Brother Bettis sailed 33 years and also rode on the Bull Line. He was born in Alabama and is a resident of Mobile, Henry J. Benton, 61, joined the SIU in the port of Chicago in 1950 sailing as a fireman-watertender for 10 years on the SS Milwaukee Clip­ per (Wisconsin-Michigan Steamship Co.). Brother Benton sailed 33 years on the Great Lakes. His wife, Grace, an SIU member, also sailed on the SS Milwaukee Clipper as a cabin maid. Born in Ferry, Mich., he is a resident of North Muskegon, Mich. Alton R. Booth, 54, joined the SIU in 1942 in the port of New Orleans sailing as a chief steward. ^ Brother Booth sailed 36 years and during the Vietnam War in 1969. He was born in Doyle, La. and is a resi­ dent of Tickfaw, La. Liberto B. Cage, 72, joined the SIU in the port of Seattle in 1966 sailing as a cook. Brother Caga is a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. He was born in the Philip­ pines and is a resident of Seattle. Vincent Capitano, 65, joined the SIU in 194! in the port of New York sailing as an AB. Brother Capitano was on the-picket line in the Greater N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961. He was born in Italy and is a resident of Bayonne, N.J. Page 30 Octavius Coleman, 67, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1955 sailing as a chief cook. Brother Cole­ man sailed 30 years and was on the picket line in the 1962 Robin Line strike. He is a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. A native of Baydon, Va., he is a resident of Orange, N.J. Moses Crosby, 77, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1964 sailing as a cook. Brother Crosby was born in Mississippi and is a resi­ dent of Seattle. Ronald J. Garrecht, 67, joined the SIU in the port of Wilmington in 1965 and sailed as a chief electrician. Brother Garrecht sailed 14 years. He was born in Yakima, Wash, and is a resident of Bandon, Ore. Pedro J. Garcia, 65, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. Brother Garcia walked the picket line in the 1965 District Council 37 beef. He was born in Puerto Rico and is a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y. Orlando R. Frezza, 66, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1959 and sailed as a chief steward. Brother Frezza was born in Southbridge, Mass. and is a resident of New Bed­ ford, Mass. Andrew Forls, 63, joined the SIU in the port of Detroit in 1960 sailing as a conveyorman for 37 years. Brother Foris was born in Ashland, Wise, where he is a resident. Jack Gardner, 66, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1955 sail­ ing as a chief cook. Brother Gardner sailed 30 years. He was born in Greenville, N.C. and is a resident of Baltimore. Robert O. McDonald, 65, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New York and sailed as a bosun. Brother McDonald sailed 46 years. He was born in Missouri and is a resident of Redding, Calif. Haskell L. McLaughlin, 65, joined the SIU in the port of Tampa in 1964. He has sailed 21 years. Brother McLaughlin helped to organize the Blue Stack Towing Co. and attended a Union conference in Piney Point, Md. He was born in Roatan, Hon­ duras and is a naturalized U.S. citi­ zen. Seafarer McLaughlin is a resi­ dent of Tampa. Francisco Melquiades, 71, joined the SIU in the port of San Francisco in 1957 sailing as a cook. Brother Melquiades sailed 48 years. He was born in Guinan Samar, P.I. and is a resident of San Francisco. Harry Monahan, 48, joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of New York sailing as an AB. Brother Monahan walked the picket line in the 1961 N.Y. Harbor strike, attended the Deck Officers Training Program in 1968 and worked on the Sea-Land shoregang at Port Elizabeth, N.J. Born in Jersey City, N.J., he is a resident there. Ramon Morales, 65, joined the SIU in 1941 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. Brother Morales sailed 41 years, was on the picket line in the 1961 N.Y. Harbor strike and worked on the Sea-Land shoregang in Puerto Rico. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War 11. A native of Caborojo, P.R., he is a resident of Las Lomas Rio Piedras, P.R. Marvin E. Mullins, 53, joined the SIU in the port of Seattle in 1955 sailing as an AB. Brother Mullins was a ship's delegate. He is a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War 11. A native of Conroe, Tex., he is a resident of Seattle. Peter Choplinski joined the SIU in the port of Boston in 1951 sailing as an OS. Brother Choplinski rode the Robin Line and walked the picket line in the 1961 N.Y. Harbor strike. He is a veteran of the pre-World War II U.S. Army. Seafarer Chop­ linski is a resident of Lynn, Mass. Harold J. McDonnell, 69, joined the SIU in the port of Duluth, Minn, in 1966 sailing as a lireman-watertender. Brother McDonnell was born in Aitkin, Minn, and is a resident of Duluth. Recertified Bosun Ervin D. "Curley" Moyd, 57, joined the SIU in the port of Mobile in 1951. Brother Moyd was also a member of the Union's affiliated United Industrial Workers Union of North America and a patrolman in the ports of New York and Mobile. He graduated from the Bosuns Recertification Program in January 1974. Seafarer Moyd joined the U.S. Navy at the age of 14 and rose to the rank of chief bosuns mate at age of 22. Born in Prichard, Ala., he is a resident of Fairhope, Ala. where he is a gentle­ man farmer. John P. Cox, 57, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1952 sailing as a cook. Brother Cox sailed 33 years. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. Born in Florida, he is a resident of Seattle. Edward R. MastriannI, 55, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1960 sailing as a fireman-water­ tender. Brother Mastrianni sailed 26 years. He is a veteran of the postWorld War II U.S. Air Force. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he is a resident there. George W. Murrill, 72, joined the SIU in 1949 in the port of Mobile sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Murrill sailed 32 year:; and attended the HLSS for upgrading. He was born in Biloxi, Miss, and is a resident of Mobile. Clyde Fields, 71, joined the SIU in the port of Norfolk in 1956 sailing as a fireman-watcrtender. Brother Fields sailed 25 years. He was born in Illinois and is a resident of New Orleans. Seafarers Log �Philip C. Gibson, 66, joined the Union in the port of Baltimore in 1957 sailing as a deckhand for the Baker-Whiteley Towing Co. from 1969 to 1976. Brother Gibson was also a member of the Sailors Union of the Pacific (SUP). He was born in Massachusetts and is a resident of Baltimore. Joseph Buczynski, Jr., 60, joined the Union in the port of New York in 1960 sailing as a deckhand and bridgeman for the N.Y. Dock Rail­ way Co. in Brooklyn, N.Y. from 1943 to 1977. Brother Buczynski is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War ir. He was born in Brooklyn and is a resident of Ozone Park, Queens, N.Y. Manning Moore, 62, joined the Union in the port of Baltimore in 1951 sailing as a eaptain for the Harbor Towing Co. from 1940 to 1977 on the tugs William E. Voyce and J. Edgar Steiggerswald. Brother Moore was born in Georgetown, S.C. and is a resident of Baltimore. Victor R. Fiume, 62, joined the Union in the port of New York in 1960 sailing as a mate on the tug Harrisburg for the Penn Central Railroad from 1939 to 1976. Brother Fiume was born in Jersey City, N.J. and is a resident of Eatontown, N.J. Bartolo C. Colon, 66, joined the Union in the port of Norfolk in 1967 sailing as an engineer for the Steuart Petroleum Transportation Co. from 1956 to 1977 and for the Harbor Towing Co. from 1950 to 1955. Brother Colon was born in Puerto Rieo and is a resident of North Port, Venice, Fla. Garland L. Hogge, 64, joined the Union in the port of Baltimore in 1957 sailing as a captain for the Baker-Whiteley Towing Co. Brother Hogge was born in Samos Point, Va. and is a resident of Lutherville, Md. Albert J. Gros, 61, joined the Union in the port of New Orleans in 1955 sailing as a captain for the,New Orleans-Gulf Towing Co. from 1954 to 1977. Brother Gros is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War 11. He was born in Ludervine-Larose, La. and is a resident of Harvey, La. "i r Harlan R. Peters, 65, joined the SIU in 1939 in the port of Baltimore sailing as a cook. Brother Peters sailed 41 years. He was born in Ala­ bama and is a resident of Tampa. PINSIONIRS Robert L. Lackey, 63, joined the Union in the port of Sault Ste. Marie, Mich, in 1961 and sailed as a lead deckhand for the Merritt, Chapman and Seott Co. from 1951 to 1974, the Pittsburgh Steamship Co. from 1949 to 1950 and for the Dunbar & Sullivan Co. from 1974 to 1977. Brother Lackey was born in Chippaw County, Mich, and is a resident of Sanford, Fla. Blain S. Rowe, 62, joined the Union in the port of Philadelphia in 1957 sailing as a eaptain for the Al­ lied Towing Co. from 1974 to 1977 and as a mate for the Carolina Tow­ ing Co. from 1963 to 1973, the Ex­ press Marine Inc. from 1973 to 1974, for Southern Carriers in 1963 and for the Norfolk Dredging Co. from 1960 to 1963. Brother Rowe sailed 25 years. He was born in South Creek, N.C. and is a resident of Lowland, N.C. .V Lorenzo P. Kimball, 66, joined the Union in the port of Norfolk in 1964 sailing as a captain for the Penn Cen­ tral Railroad from 1937 to 1977. Brother Kimball was born in New­ ark, Ohio and is a resident of Miles, Va. Guillcrmo C. Reyes, 54, chief cook on the SS Mayagiiez (Sea-Land) when she was captured by Cambod­ ians in May 1975, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1953. Brother Reyes is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. He was born in the Philippines and is a resi­ dent of San Francisco. Edward F. Perry, 62, joined the Union in the port of Chieago in 1961 sailing as an AB for the Great Lakes Towing Co. from 1955 to 1977 and for the Great Lakes Dredee and Dock Co. from 1950 to 1955. Brother Perry is a World War 11 veteran of the U.S. Army. He is a resident of Winter Park, Fla. Beltran B. Pino, 56, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of Galveston sailing as an AB. Brother Pino sailed 34 years. He was born in Venezuela and is a resident of New Orleans. Fred S. Woolf, 67, joined the Union in the port of Duluth in 1965 sailing as a lireman-watertender for the Reiss Sleaniship Co. Brother Woolf sailed 39 years. He was born in Pennsylvania and is a resident of St. Marys, Pa. Andrew Rebrik, 04, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of Detroit sailing as an AB for the Wyandotte Transportation Co. for 25 years, the Reiss Steamship Co. for four years and for the Pringle Transportation Co. for three years. All told, he sailed 35 years on the Great Lakes. Brother Rebrik was born in Pennsylvania and is a resident of Wilkes-Barre, Pa. where he intends to take care of his house and yard and play some golf. John F. Scanlon, 65, joined the Union in the port of Buffalo, N.Y. in 1957 sailing as a deckhand and oiler for the Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Co. from 1957 to 1959 and for Merritte, Chapman and Scott from 1959 to 1977. Brother Scanlon was born in Buffalo and is a resident there. Bernard "Bernie" Schwartz, 43, joined the SIU in the port of San Francisco in 1955 sailing as an AB. He served as ship's delegate. Brother Schwartz is a veteran of the postWorld War II U.S. Navy. He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. and is a resi­ dent of Stamford, Conn. Frank Ocasio, 68, joined the SIU in the port of Tampa in 1972 sailing as an AB. Brother Ocasio is a veteran of the U.S. Army Infantry in World War II. He was born in Puerto Rico and is a resident of Tampa. 5 Brotherhood m Actk>n I YBH efforts in overcoming his illness. Clearly, the basis for our Union's suc­ cessful alcoholic rehabilitation program I is the basis for the success of the SIU in so many other area.s—group action for our collective and individual benefit. Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center I am interested in attending a six-week program at the Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center. I understand that all my medical and counseling For the alcoholic who has faced the truth about his condition and who really wants to stop drinking, one of the most important factors in a successful recov­ ery is group support for his effort. This fact accounts for the great success of programs such as Alcoholic's Anony­ mous, where recovering alcoholics en­ courage one another in their resolve to stop drinking. In the SIU, we have established a program of group support dedicated to helping our alcoholic brothers to re­ cover. This program is succeeding and will continue to succeed because it in­ volves the efforts of every member of the SIU. The alcoholic Seafarer first receives help and support from the Union offi- March, 1977 cials in his port who will assist him in entering our treatment program. The program itself is located in Val­ ley Lee, Md at the Seafarers Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center, which is spon­ sored by the Seafarers Welfare Plan. Here, the brother finds a trained stafi' to help him and fellow Seafarers who are also recovering from alcoholism. All of these people work together to strengthen the brother's resolve not to drink, to assure him that he is not alone in his efforts, arid to help him rebuild a sound body and healthy attitudes. Upon leaving the Center, the Sea­ farer returns to his family, friends and his Union brothers. He finds .support there, too—support for his decision not to drink. He finds respect, also, for his records will be kept strictly confidential, and that they will not be kept anywhere except at The Center. Name . Book No. I I j Address I (Street or RFD) (City) (State) Telephone No I I (Zip) j I I Mail to: THE CENTER Star Route Box 153-A Valley Lee, Md. 20692 or call, 24 hours-a-day, (301) 994-0010 Page 31 �Pensioner Percy J. Libby, 82, passed away from cancer in Abita Spiings, La. on Feb. 8. Brother Libby joined the Union in the port of New Orleans sailing as a bosun. He sailed with the Delta Line. Seafarer Libby was a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War 1. A native of Portland, Me., he was a resident of Abita Springs. Burial was in Abita Springs Cemetery. Surviv­ ing is his widow, Iris. Robert L. Harwell, 57, died of arterioscleriosis in Balti­ more City, Md. on Feb. 5. Brother Har­ well joined the SIU in the port of Balti­ more in 1952 sailing as an OS. He sailed 31 years. Seafarer Harwell was a Army veteran of World War II. Born in North Carolina, he was a resident of Balti­ more. Interment was in Mount Carmel Cemetery, Baltimore. Surviving are his widow, Evelyn; his mother, Ella, and a sister, Mrs. Everette (Beatrice) H. Car­ penter, both of Lincolnton, N.C. OltoW.Hanke,39, died on Nov. 9. Bro­ ther Hanke joined the SIU in the port of San Francisco in 1969 and sailed as an AB. He was a vete­ ran of the U.S. Naval Reserve and attended San Francisco Junior College and Dobies School of the Merchant Marine. Seafarer Hanke was born in San Fran­ cisco and was a resident of Dayton, Nev. Surviving is his mother, Helen of San Francisco. Alfred Saffo, 41, died of lung failure at sea aboard the SS Delta Mexico (Delta Line) off Mon­ rovia, Liberia on Feb. 5. Brother Saffo joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1968 sailing in the steward department. He was born in Mobile, where he was a resident. Interment was in Mobile. Surviving are his widow, Irene; a son, Fred, and two daughters, Velda and Cassandra. Pensioner Ben Al­ len, 68, passed away of natural causes in Beekman Downtown Hospital, N.Y.C., on Feb. 13. Brother Al­ len joined the Union in 1943 in the port of Boston sailing as a chief electrician. He sailed 36 years and was on the picket line in the 1961 N.Y. Harbor strike. Seafarer Allen was born in the Philippines and was a naturalized U.S. citizen. He was a resident of New York City. Burial was in Rosedale Cemetery, Linden, N.J. Surviving is his widow ae. Page 32 John V. A. Merrifield, 24, died in Philadelphia, Pa. on Jan. 6. Brother Merrifield joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1971 follow­ ing his graduation from the HLSS that year. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Seafarer Merrifield was born in Philadelphia and was a resident there. Burial was in the New Cathedral Ceme­ tery, Philadelphia, Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank L. and Zita Merrifield of Philadelphia. Pensioner William J. "the Professor" McKay, 88, passed away in New Orleans on Feb. 11. Brother McKay joined the Union in 1941 in the port of Miami, Fla. sailing as a BR util­ ity. He sailed 61 years and rode the Alcoa Line and the American Coal Co. run in 1915. Seafarer McKay was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War I. He was also known as an expert in repairing jewelry. Surviving are a bro­ ther, Peter of San Antonio, Tex.; two sisters, Mrs. Frances V. Bernota of Port St. Lucy, Fla. and Mrs. Rose M. Bowler of Arlington, Mass., and a nephew, E. H. Williams of Portland, Ore. Pensioner James H. Banners, 60, was accidentally choked to death under a trac­ tor he was operating at his home in Indi, anapolis, Ind. on Feb. 3. Brother Hanners joined the Union in 1939 in the port of New Orleans sailing as a chief electrician. He rode the Bull Line, worked for the Construc­ tion Aggregates Corp. and was in Da Nang Harbor, Vietnam when the Viet Cong attacked in 1968. Seafarer Hanners was born in Alabama. Burial was in Millville Cemetery, Panama City, Fla. Surviving are his widow, Goldie; a daughter. Star Lee and his mother Nora of Panama City. Pensioner Philemondus M. Matthys, 69, passed away in Ghent, Belgium on Oct. 12. Brother Matthys joined the Union in 1942 in the port of New York I sailing as a firemanwatertender. He was on the picket line in the 1965 District Council 37 beef. Surviving are his widow, Catherine; a brother, Emile of Ghent; an uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Charles (Johanna) de Wilde of Brooklyn, N.Y., and a nephew, Roger Wychuyse of Ghent. William J. Mongan, 53, died on Jan. I. Brother Mongan joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1968 sailing as an AB for the Kinsman Marine Transit Co. He sailed 19 years. Seafarer Mongan was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. A native of Pennsylvania, he was a resident of Newark, Ohio, Surviving are his widow, Elsie; a stepson, Jeffery Zimmerman; a brother, Fred, of Niagra Falls, N.Y.; and a sister, Mrs. Harriet M. Cairns of Newark. I Bjorn Elverun, 57, died on Mar. 1. Bro­ ther Elverun joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1951 sailing as a firemanwatertender. He had ' sailed on Swedish ships and was a for­ mer member of the Norweigan Seamens Union. Seafarer Elverun was a veteran of the Finnish Army in the 1939-40 frontline action, and was a wounded veteran of the Norwegian Army and Navy in 1940-1. He was a U.S. Army ski instructor in Montana in 1942-3. Born in Eiker, Norway, he was a resident of Houston. Surviving are his widow, Melitta of Villarica, Chile, and his daughter, Elisabeth of Temuco, Chile, WiUiam L. Long, 72, passed away in the Baltimore USPHS Hospital on Dec. 31. Brother Long joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore sailing as an AB and sailed 28 years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard. Sea­ farer Long was born in Baltimore and was a resident of Laurel Springs, N.C. Surviving are his widow, Seleucia, and two brothers. Otto and Robert,both of Richmond, Va. Pensioner William T. Briggs, 72, was found dead of heart disease at home in Houston on Jan. 22. Brother Briggs joined the Union in the port I 1 Baltimore in 1958 I 1 sailing as an AB. He served as ship's delegate. He sailed 54 years and also sailed as a 2nd mate. Seafarer Briggs was born in Auburn, N.Y. Burial was in Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery, Houston. Surviving are his widow, Irene; a sister, Mrs. Ray (Mabel) Harding of Rocks, Md., and a niece, Mrs. Dorothy H. Jameson of Waldorf, Md. a Pensioner Dewey M. Saxon, Sr., 59, died of lung failure in the New Orleans USPHS Hospital on '• 'w/ Jan. 1. Brother Saxon , J joined the Union in 1938 in the port of Mobile and sailed as a bosun. He sailed 42 years. Born in Alabama, he was a resident of Mobile. Burial was in Pine Crest Cemetery, Mo­ bile. Surviving are his widow, Anna Marie; eight sons, Michael, Carl, Dewey, Jr., Jefferey, Ronald, Joseph, Lawrence and Leslie; two daughters, Mrs. Marion (Marie Elaine) Milne and Linda; a sister-ift-law, Mrs. Joseph D. Saxon; two nephews. Van Allan and Richard Saxon, and a niece, Rita Saxon, all of Mobile. Joseph D. Saxon, 49, died in the Ma­ rine Basin Hospital for Sailors, Odessa, U.S.S.R. on Nov. 25. Brother Saxon joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of Mobile and sailed as a bosun. He was born in Mobile and was a resi­ dent there. Interment was in Mobile. Surviving are his widow, Christine; two sons. Van Allan and Richard; a daugh­ ter, Rita; his mother, Katie; a sister-inlaw, Mrs. Dewey M. Saxon, Sr.; eight nephews and two nieces, all of Mobile. Walter Ballon, Jr., 52, died of natural causes aboard the SS Overseas Alaska (Maritime Overseas) in Karachi, Pakistan on Dec. 19. Brother Ballou joined the SIU in the port of Lake Charles, La. in 1959 sailing as a wiper. He sailed 25 years. Seafarer Ballou was a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. A native of Wavelry, Va., he was a resident of Lake Charles. Cremation took place. Surviving is his widow, Helen. WiUiam O. Saw­ yer, 34, succumbed topenumonia in Nor­ folk's USPHS Hospi­ tal after his car went off the road in Vir­ ginia Beach, Va. on Nov. 28. Brother Sawyer joined the SIU in the port of New York and sailed as an AB. He had sailed eight years. Seafarer Sawyer was a veteran of the U.S. Army in the Vietnam War. A na­ tive of Elizabeth City, N.C., he was a resident of Chesapeake, Va. Burial was in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. David and Lucy Sawyer of West Chesa­ peake, Va., and a brother, William D. Sawyer. Pensioner Joseph A. Shea, 75, died of cancer of the bladder in the Maryland Gen­ eral Hospital, Balti­ more on Nov. 28. Brother Shea joined the Union in 1949 in the port of Philadel­ phia sailing as a chief steward. He sailed 30 years and attended Pensioners Con­ ference No. 8 at Piney Point in 1970. Seafarer Shea was born in Pennsylvania and was a resident of Baltimore. Inter­ ment was in Holy Rosary Cemetery, Baltimore County. Surviving are his widow, Helen, and a son, Norman James Shea. Albert H. Powers, 43, died of a heart attack in Waranem Hospital, Sault Ste. Marie, Mich, on July 15. Brother Powers joined the SIU in the port of Detroit in 1967 sailing as an AB. He sailed 24 years for the Pringle Transit Co. and the Erie Sand Co. Sea­ farer Powers was a Piney Point welding upgrader in 1975. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force after World War 11. Born in Cleveland, he was a resident there. Interment was in the West Park Cemetery, Cleveland. Surviving are three sons. Seafarer Thomas A. Powers of Cleveland, Albert, Jr. and Patrick; a daughter, Victoria; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert H. Powers, Sr. of Parma, Ohio, and a sister, Mrs. Marie E. Wonko, also of Parma. Pensioner Sei^io G. Rivera, 66, died on Mar. 5. Brother I Rivera joined the Union in 1939 in the I port of New York and sailed as a bosun. iHe sailed 39 years, I rode with the Bull Line and walked the picket line in the 1961 Greater N.Y. Harbor strike. A native of Puerto Rico, he was a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y. Surviving is his widow, Luisa. Seafarers Log �Constantino Ruggiero, 63, died of heart disease aboard the SS Bradford Island (Interocean Mgt.) in the Russian port of Novorossiysk on Dec. 16. Brother Ruggiero joined the SIU in 1938 in the port of Boston sailing as a fireman-watertender. He sailed 36 years. Born in Massachusetts, he was a resident of Revere, Mass. Burial was in Revere. Surviving is his widow, Delphine. Eugene N. "Gene" Dore, 51, died on Feb. 28. Brother Dore joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of Galveston sailing as an AB. He sailed 36 years and was on the picket line in the Garment Workers Union, ILA and Cit­ ies Service (1946) beefs. Seafarer Dore was a veteran of the post-World War II U.S. Army. A native of New York, he was a resident of Seattle. Surviving are his brother, Walter F. Doray of Okla­ homa City, Okla., and a sister, Mrs. Evelyn V. Smith of Pinellas Park, Fla. y \ Arthur F. Ohler, 63, died in Houston Jon Jan. 24. Brother Ohler joined the SIU in the port of Nor­ folk in 1968 sailing as a fireman-watertender. He sailed 16 years and rode with the Bull Line. Seafarer Ohler was born in Danbury, Conn, and was a resident of Plainville, Conn. Surviving are his widow, Kathleen, and two daughters, Louise and Carol of Plainville. Pensioner Walter T. Noel, 64, died of a heart attack in the Ideal Nursing Home, Mobile on Dec. 9. Brother Noel joined the Union in 1944 in the port of Mobile sailing as a firemanwatertender. He sailed 17 years. Sea­ farer Noel was born in Mobile and was a resident there. Interment was in the Noel Cemetery, Mobile. Surviving are a brother, Benjamin, and a cousin, George E. McCary, both of Mobile. y William F. Moss, Jr., 61, died on Dec. 27. Brother Moss joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1960 sailing as a wiper and cook. He sailed 42 years and was an aviation me­ chanic in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Seafarer Moss was born in Somerset, Ky. and was a resident of Tampa, Fla. Surviving is his widow, Minnie Lou; a son, William F. Moss III of Baltimore, and a sister, Mrs. Hallie O'Toole of Tampa. Charles E. Moore, 55, died on Sept. 28. Brother Moore joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of Norfolk sailing as an AB and deck delegate. He sailed 30 years. A na­ tive of Butler, Tenn., he was a resident of Falls Church, Va. Surviving is his widow, Barbara. March, 1977 Pensioner Vincenle ' Y. Remolar, 79, died of a heart attack in Doctors Hospital,Manila, P.I. on Oct. _ II. Brother Remolar joined the Union in U y 1941 in the port of t Savannah sailing as a chief cook. He sailed 27 years. Born in Binalonan, the Philippines, he was a resident of Makati Rizal, P.I. Burial was in Touk Cemetery, Manila. Surviving are his widow, Juliana; a daughter, Mil­ dred, and a sister-in-law, Mrs. Rosa D. Faderoga of Manila. I Henry N. Milton, 64, suffered a heart attack aboard the SS Massachusetts (Inocean Mgt.) and died in the Kourosh Hos­ pital, Khorramshahr, i Iran on Dec. 27. Bro- ther Milton joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1955 and sailed as a chief cook. He walked the picket line in the 1962 Robin Line strike. Born in Deerpark, Ala., he was a resident of East Elmhurst, Queens, N.Y.C. Burial was in Flushing Cemetery, Queens. Surviving is his widow, Anita. Francis J. Moran, Jr., 50, died in New Orleans on Jan. 25 after being ill with pneumonia. Brother Moran joined the SIU in the port of San Francisco in 1969 sailing as a fire­ man-watertender. He sailed 12 years. Seafarer Moran was a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. Born in Dinquat, Ohio, he was a resident of Aberdeen, Wash. Surviving are two sons, James and Ralph; two. daughters, Rhonda and Barbara; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James M. Moran, and a sister, Mrs. Helen K. M. Cook of Aberdeen. Pensioner Charles B. Nobles, Sr., 72, died of a cerebral shock in Halifax Memorial Hospital, Roanoke Rapids, N.C. on Sept. 25. Brother Nobles joined the Union in the port of Norfolk in 1960 sailing first as a tug mate and chief engineer for the R. H. Davis Towing Co. from 1948 to 1969. He was born in Scranton, N.C. and was a resident of Roanoke Rapids. Burial was in Crestview Memorial Cemetery, Roanoke Rapids. Surviving are his widow, Cora Lee, and a son, Charles, Jr. of Hamp­ ton, Va. Pensioner Joseph T. Peters, Jr., 72, died of cancer in the Norfolk USPHS Hospital on Jan. 31. Brother Peters joined the Union in the port of Norfolk in 1962 sailing as a captain for the Marine Oil Service Corp. from 1962 to 1969 and for the Sheridan Transporta­ tion Co. from 1961 to 1962. He was born in Matthews, Va. and was a resi­ dent of Norfolk. Interment was in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk. Surviving is his widow, Dell. Maylon B. Phelps, 37, died of a spine injury in Norfolk from an accidental fall on a tug on Aug. 12. Brother Phelps joined the Union in the port of Norfolk in 1972 sailing as an OS and mate for the NBC Line from 1970 to 1976. He ' was born in Creswell, N.C. and was a resident of Norfolk. Burial was in Mt. Tabor Baptist Church Cemetery, Co­ lumbia, N.C. Surviving are two sons, Robert and Timothy; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jordan L. Phelps of Creswell, and two brothers, Harrison of Ply­ mouth, N.C. and Manfred of Greenville, N.C. Charles R. Perrin, 77, passed away of a heart attack in Glou­ cester, Mass. on Jan. 22. Brother Perrin joined the SIU in the port of Boston in 1955 sailing as a If TBBHI IT chief pumpman. He sailed 37 years. Seafarer Perrin was a veteran of the post-World War I U.S. Navy. He also sailed as a first assistant engineer and machinist. Born in Cohoes, N.Y., he was a resident of Glou­ cester. Burial was in Calvary Cemetery, Gloucester. Surviving are his widow, Lydia; a son. Randy C. Perrin, Jr. of Gloucester and a daughter, Mrs. Loretfa L. Lopez of Boston. Eugene N. Duncan, 52, succumbed to heart disease in New Qrleans on Jan. 28. Brother Duncan joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1956 sailing as an AB. He sailed 29 years. Seafarer Duncan was a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II, at­ tended the University of Tennessee and was a probation officer in the Tampa Juvenile Court. Born in Tampa, he was a resident there. Surviving is his mother, Vcrn of Tampa. Dennis G. Mealy, 20, was killed in an automobile accident on Oct. 17. Brother Mealy joined the Union in 1974 fol­ lowing his graduation from Piney Point in IBU Class 19. He sailed in the deck department for the Inland Tugs Co. from 1974 to 1975. A native of Illinois, he was a resident of Belleville, III. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Mealy, Sr. of Belleville; a brother. Inland Boatmen Christopher Mealy of Piney Point's Class 15, and an uncle, Kenneth Mealy of Mokane, Mo. SIU pensioner John P. "Jack" O'Connor, 74, died of a cerebral throm­ bosis in the Veterans Administration Lake­ side Hospital, Chiicago, 111. on Jan. 17. [Brother O'Connor joined the Union in the port of Chicago in 1963 sailing as a chief steward for 12 years with the Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Co., for eight years for the Fitzsimons and Connell Co.. for the Lake Sand Co. for five years, and for the Hanna Towing Co. He was a member of the International Seamen's Union from 1919 to 1954. Burial was in Cal­ vary Cemetery, EvaiKMuPi,!!!. Surviving is a daughter, Mrs. Jacqueline Nuccio of Chicago. Pensioner William H. Cannon, Jr., 74, died of a heart attack in the Uni­ versity Hospital of Jacksonville, Fla. on Feb. 12. Brother Cannon joined the Union in the port of Norfolk sailing as a mate for the McAllister Brothers Tow­ ing Co. from 1955 to 1960 and as a captain for the Allied Towing Co. from 1960 to 1972. He was born in Palatka, Fla. and was a resident of Jacksonville. Interment was in Greenlawn Cemetery, Jacksonville. Surviving are his widow, Pearl and two sons, Paul and William III, both of Virginia Beach, Va. Pensioner Earl Rayford, 70, passed away on Mar. 3. Brother Rayford joined the Union in the port of Mobile in 1956 sailing as an AB. He was born in Dog River, Mobile and was a resident there. Surviving are his widow, Evelyn; a sister, Mrs. Ruby Roberson, and a cousin. Elizabeth Green, all of Mobile. John P. Kleva, 47, died on Mar. 2. Brother Kleva joined the Union in the port of Philadelphia in 1967 sailing as a deckhand for the In­ terstate Qil Transpor­ tation Co. from 1967 to 1977. He was a veteran of the postWorld War II U.S. Navy. Born in Yugo­ slavia, he was a resident of Blackwood, N.J. Boatman Kleva was a naturalized U.S. citizen. Surviving are his widow, Vivian; a son, John, and three daugh­ ters, Vivian, Donna Marie and Ellen. Donald M. Henderson, 32, was found drowned in the Buffalo Bayou at Parker's Cutoff, Houston on June 3. Brother Henderson joined the Union in the port of Houston sailing as a tug captain and pilot for the Barge Harbor Co. and the Western Towing Co. Born in Houston, he was a resident there. Burial was in Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery, Houston. Surviving are his widow, Shirley; a daughter, Teresa, and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jack H. Henderson. Ronald J. Lundy, 46, died of a heart attack in the Veterans Administration Hospital, Memphis, Tenn. on Dec. 1. Brother Lundy joined the Union in the port of St. Louis in 1973 sailing as a mate for the Sabine Towing and Trans­ portation Co. from 1976 to 1977 and as a pilot for the National Marine Serv­ ice Co. from 1971 to 1976. Boatman Lundy was a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. A native of Coleman, Mich., he was a resident of Wynne, Ark. Interment was in Cogbill Ceme­ tery, Wynne. Surviving are his widow, Becky Sue; two sons, Floyd of North Little Rock, Ark. and Michael; three daughters, Mary, Paula and Michel, and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd D. Lundy. Louis J. E. Lusson, 49, was drowned in San jiian (P.R } Harbor when a loose tow line pitched him off the tug Sea Racer on Dec. 17. Brother Lusson joined the Union in the port of San Juan sailing as an AB. He was born in Ardmore, Pa. and was a resident of Bayamon, P.R. Burial was in the Na­ tional Cemetery of Puerto Rico. Sur­ viving are his widow, Csi men; a son, Richard, and his parents, Mr. and Mrs.' Loui^i C. O. Lusson. Miguel A. Ruiz O'Neill died on Sept 30, 1974. Brother O'Neill joined the Union in 1961 and last sailed as a QMED. He was a 1968 HLSS upgrader. Seafarer O'Neill was a resident of Santurce, P.R. Surviving is his widow, Margarita. Page 33 �, .,-9^ >• - y'^-rT?y=.•'-it-- Personate Louis Ludemau Scott Every asks that you contact him or leave a message at 444 Seabreeze Blvd., Daytona Beach, Fla. 32074, tel. (904) 253-1811. William Smith Mrs. Genevieve Mulvena asks that you contact her as soon as possible at 129 Magnolia Ave., Jersey City, N.J. John "Sweetwater" Davis Alan Borner asks that you contact him at (914) 783-4914 in Monroe, N.Y. Michael Howe Cynthia Marcik asks that you con­ tact her at (203) 933-8587. William DeJesus Your daughter, Carmelita Calderon (DeJesus), asks that you contact her at 195 Steuben St, Apt. 5D, Staten Island, N.Y. 10304. Pat Howley Chester and Sorella Kaiser ask that you contact them at 1012 Prospect Ave., Apt. 817, Cleveland, Ohio 44115. Larry Richardson Mont (Fingers) McNobb asks that you contact him as soon as possible at 98 Mason St., San Francisco, Calif. 94102, tel. (415) 362-0326. Robert Neuman Your former professor at Ohio State University, Glenii Patton, asks that you contact him at 8030 Broadway, Apt. 203 F, San Antonio, Tex. 78209. Richard "Dick" Schaffer Eddie Burke asks that you contact him at 11003 Palatine Ave. N., Seattle, Wash. 98133, tel. (206) 362-7674. John £dward Bertie Your .son, John, Jr. asks that you contact him in Mattewan,N.J., tel. (201) 566-7331. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS . -ftrvVr-..-, ., .- -•cr>^-«---.^i:- ..=-.^,- .1 Seafarers Welfare, Pension and Vacation Plans Cash Benefits Paid Jan. 27-Feb. 23,1977 SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN ELIGIBLES Death In Hospital Daily (2 $1.00 In Hospital Daily @ $3.00 Hospital & Hospital Extras Surgical Sickness & Accident @ $8.00 Special Equipment Optical Supplemental Medicare Premiums DEPENDENTS OF ELIGIBLES Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits In Hospital Surgical Maternity Blood Transfusions Optical PENSIONERS & DEPENDENTS Death Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits & Other Medical Expenses . . Surgical Optical Blood Transfusions Special Equipment Dental Supplemental Medicare Premiums SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM lOTALS Total Seafarers Welfare Plan Total Seafarers Pension Plan Total Seafarers Vacation Plan Total Seafarers Welfare, Pension & Vacation MONTH TO DATE SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and senior­ ity are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the shipowners, notify the 5<J<ifarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return re­ ceipt requested. The proper address for this is: Frank Drozak, C-bairnia.*!; Seafarers Appeals Board 275 - 20th Street, Brooklyii, N.Y. 11215 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are avail­ able in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obliga­ tions, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in Page 34 MONTH 10 DATE YEAR TO DAI E YEAR TO DATE 38,000.00 245.00 279.00 1,683.22 149.00 43,824.00 ^,201.69 3,319.95 1,882.10 $ 102,543.06 848.00 1,821.00 3,948.07 383.00 94,768.00 2,761.19 6,520.48 2,319.40 738 149 211 41 7 161 119,866.62 2,990.01 16,885.35 5,685.00 198.45 2,377.51 215,170.95 6,826.60 36,395.15 13,034.00 408.45 4,748.89 12 177 92 10 42 2 2 1 2,123 27 339 197 26 91 2 7 2 2,157 47,000.00 30,446.44 5,556.63 2,152.00 1,247.20 70.00 37.37 500.00 16,050.30 95,000.00 50,961.37 9,323.47 5,124.50 2,716.10 70.00 1,742.92 750.00 18,486.60 14 19 7,850.60 9,423.83 9,134 2,661 898 12,693 17,822 2.674 2,163 22,659 349,497.44 672,514.83 902,724.99 $1,924,737.26 626,095.03 687.518.46 2,278,162.60 $3,651,776.09 13 243 93 13 2 5,478 3 104 62 31 846 607 27 5 11,846 7 208 71 391 59 98 18 3 79 KNOW YOUR RIGHTS FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every three months, which are to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A quarterly finance committee of rank and file members, elected by the membership, makes examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommenda­ tions. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recommendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. Amount Number the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY — SEAFARERS LOG. The Log has iraditionally refrained from publishing any ar­ ticle serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, 1960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Log policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board ot the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circum­ stances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone at­ tempts to require any such payment be made without sup­ plying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. $ KNOW YOUR RIGHTS CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution .so as to familiarize themselves with its con­ tents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempt­ ing to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no Seafarer may be discrimi­ nated against because of race, creed, color, sex and na­ tional or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION —SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its pro­ ceeds are used to further its objects and purposes includ­ ing but not limited to furthering the political, social and economic interests of Seafarer seamen, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are vol­ untary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of membership in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Sea­ farers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. Support SPAD to protect and further your economic, political and social interests, American trade union concepts and Seafarer seamen. If at any time a Seafarer feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or Infor­ mation, he should Immediately notify SIU President Hall at headquarters by certified mall, return receipt requested. Seafarers Log �12'A Seniority Upgraders Stanley Knopp Mike Cresci Seafarer Stanley Knopp, 24, went through the Harry Lundeberg School in 1973 when he first sailed. A mem­ ber of the deck department, he up­ graded to AB at the school in 1976. He has lifeboat and fire fighting tickets. Brother Knopp was born in the port of Baltimore where he lives and ships out. Seafarer Mike Cresci, 25, gradu­ ated from the Harry Lundeberg School in 1974 and began shipping out in the deck department. He upgraded to A B at the HLSS and has lifeboat and firefighting tickets. Brother Cresci was born in San Diego,Calif, where he resides.He ships out of the port of Wilmington. Ken Day Mike Dixon Seafarer Ken Day, 21, started sailing in 1975 fol­ lowing his gradua­ tion from the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in , Piney Point, Md. A I* member of the en•r? SI a-l iifi tij gine department, he holds an FOWT endorsement. Brother Day also received a lifeboat certificate at the HLSS and has completed his fire­ fighting training. He is a/lative and resi­ dent of the port of Jacksonville where he ships. Seafarer Mike Dixon, 22, has been sailing with the SIU since graduating from the Lundeberg School in 1973. Brother Dixon ships in the deck depart­ ment as an AB, an endorsement he earned at Piney Point. He also earned his lifeboat certificate there and has fire­ fighting training. Born in the port of Baltimore, he lives there and ships out of that port. Joe Anderson David Daley DEEP SEA Ron Celious Scott Every Seafarer Ron Celious, 22, first shipped out with the Union in 1974 when he graduated from Piney Point. He works in the engine department where he holds an FOWT "y'A:, endorsement. Brother Celious also holds firefighting and lifeboat tickets. He was born in the port of New Orleans where he is a resi­ dent. He also ships out of that port city. Seafarer Scott Ev­ ery, 23, first went to sea with the SIU in 1971, the year he graduated from Piney Point. He sails in the deck de­ partment as an A B and has lifeboat and firefighting tickets. Brother Every was born and raised in Daytona Beach, Fla. where he lives. He ships out of the port of New York. Paul Grepo Bob Alien y Seafarer Paul Grepo, 25, gradu­ Seafarer Bob Al­ ated from the HLSS len, 22, has been I 1971. He sails shipping out with \in the deck departthe SlU since grad­ jment. Brother uating from the } Grepo has an AB HLSS in 1974. A y endorsement and member of the deck lifeboat and firedepartment, he sails fighting certificates. as an AB. Brother He is a native of San Diego, Calif, and Allen holds both a resident there. Wilmington is his port lifeboat and firefighting certificates. He was born, resides and ships out of the for shipping out. port of Mobile. Pedro Mena Bernard Blxenman Seafarer Pedro Seafarer Bernard Blxenman, 24, who was a graduate of the Harry Lunde­ berg School in 1973, first sailed in the deck department with the SlU that year. He sails as an AB. Brother Blxen­ man was born and raised in Chicago Heights, 111. He ships out of the port of New York. Mena, 47, first shipped out with the SIU in 1957 when, he joined the Union. Last year he gradu^ ated from the cook ~ baker course at •i HLSS. And he HHi ! •i'l • H fiQg lifeboat and firefighting tickets. Brother Mena, a native of San Juan, P.R., resides in Jersey City, N.J. and ships out of the port of New York. Seventy-one cents of every dollar spent in shipping on American-flag vessels remains in this country, making a very substantial contribution to the national balance of payments and to the nation's economy. Use U.S.-flag ships. It's good for the American maritime industry, the Ameri­ can shipper, and America. March, 1977 Seafarer David Daley, 22, started sailing with the Union after finish­ ing the training pro­ gram in Piney Point in 1971. He ships in the engine depart­ ment where he holds a QMED endorse­ ment which he secured at the HLSS. He also is qualified in lifeboat and firefight­ ing skills. Brother Daley was born in the port of New York where he lives and from where he ships. Seafarer Joe A nderson, 18, one of the youngest to earn an 'A' seniority book in the SIU, started sailing with the Union in 1975 after he graduated from Piney Point. He sails in the engine depart­ ment with an FOWT rating. Brother Anderson also has lifeboat and fire­ fighting tickets. He was born in Wash­ ington, D.C., lives in Lexington Park, Md. and ships out of the ports of Nor­ folk and Baltimore. Warning to Seafarers Young and Old: Drug Possession Means Loss of Seaman's Papers If you are convicted of possession of any illegal dmg—heroin, barfoitarates, speed, LSD, or even marijuana—the U.S. Coast Guard will revoke your seaman papers, without app^, FOREVER. That means that you lose for the rest of your life the right to make a living by the sea. However, it doesn't quite end there even if you receive a suspended sentence. You may lose your right to vote, your right to hold public office or to own a gun. You also may lose the opportunity of ever becoming a doctor, dentist, certified public accountant, engineer, lawyer, architect, realtor, pharmacist, school teacher, or stockbroker. You may Jeopardize your right to hold a Job where you must be licensed or bonded and you may never be able to work for the city, the county, or the Federal government. It's a pretty tough rap, but that's exactly how it is and yon can't do any­ thing about it. The convicted drug user leaves a black marie on his reputation for the rest of his life. However, drugs can not only destroy your right to a good livelihood, it can destroy your life. Drug abuse presoits a serious threat to both your physical and mental health, and the personal safety of those around you. This is especially true aboard ship where clear min^ and quick reflexes are essential at all times for the safe operation of the vessel. Don't let drugs destroy your natural right to a good, happy, productive life. Stay drug free and steer a clear course. Page 35 �I Ii i 4 The Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship "/or a better job today, and job security tomorrow. 99 Still Some Spots In Diesel Course There are still some spots open in the Diesel Engine upgrading course set to begin at the Lundeberg School on May 16, 1977. The course, which is open to all SIU engine department members, will provide complete instruction on the principles and maintenance of diesel engines through both classroom and on the-job training. The course also includes instruction on diesel nomenclature; introduction to the fuel, air, lubrication and exhaust sys­ tems and the use of various gauges, meters and instruments used on diesel engines, and more. If you are interested in taking the die­ sel course, fill out the upgrading appli­ cation and mail it to the Lundeberg School as soon as possible to insure a seat in the class. 4 Complete Refrigeration Class Course Four Seafarers completed the Lundeberg School's Refrigeration course last month. They are from the left: Lloyd Shaw, William Slusser, Willis Miller, Bill Eglinton, course instructor, and Edmund Clayton. FOWT QMED-—Any Rating ABLE SEAMAN This course consists of classroom work and practical training to include: basic .seamanship, rides of the road, wheel com­ mands, use of the magnetic compass, cargo handling, knots and .splices, block and booms, firefighting and emergency procedures, basic first aid, and safety. Requirements: • All eaudidales must be at least 19 years of age. • Must pass a physical examination, • Must have normal color vision. • Must have, either with or without glasses, at least 20/20 vision in one eye, and at least 20/40 in the other. The can­ didates who wear glasse.s, however, must also be able to pass a test without glasses of at least 20/100 in each eye. • Must either have, or first complete, the separate Lifeboat Course offered at the school. • For Ahle-Seainan 12 Months Any Waters, you must have 12 months seatime or eight months seatime if an HLSS graduate. • For Ahle-Seanian Tugs and Towboats, you must have 18 months seatime, or 12 months seatime if an HLSS grad­ uate. The course of instruction leading to certification as QMED—Any Rating is (fight weeks in length and includes instriH'tion leading to the Coa.st Guard en­ dorsements which comprise this rating. Course Requirements: You must show evidence of six months seatime in at least one engine department rating, and hold an endorsement as Fireman/Watertender and Oiler. Course is 12 weeks in length. The course is four weeks in length and leads to endorsement as Fireman, Watertender, and/or Oiler. Course Requirements: If you have a Wiper endorsement only, you must: • Be able to pass the prescribed physi­ cal, including eyesight requirements • Have six months seatime as Wiper, OR Be a graduate of HLS at Pincy Point and have three months seatime as Wiper • If you have an engine department rating there are no requirements. Directory of All Upgrading Courses DEEPSEA, LAKES COURSES • • LNG/LPG • • Starting tlate: June 13. WELDING The course of instruction in basic weld­ ing consists of classroom and on-the-job training inchiding practical training in electric arc welding and cutting; and oxyacetylene brazing, welding and cutting. On completion of the course, an HLS Cer­ tificate of Graduation will be awarded. Course Requirements: • Engine department personnel must have 6 months seatime in an engine room rating • Deck and steward department personel must hold a rating in their department. The course of instruction leading to certification as LNG/LPG crew consists of basic chemistry, tank and ship con­ struction, gasification, reliquefication procedures, inert gas and nitrogen sys­ tems, instrunaentation, safety and firefighting, loading, unloading and trans­ porting LNG/LPG. Course Requirements: Engine room personnel must hold QMED —Any Rating. Others, deck and steward department personnel must hold a rating in their department. The normal length of the course is four (4) weeks. Starting dates: April 4, Sept. 19. Starting dates: May 2, Nav. 28. 8 Upgrade to Able^Seaman • ; • • • • . • • • • • • • Deck Department Able-seaman/1,2 Months/ J Waters Able-seaman, Unlimited Any ' Waters Lifeboatman Quartermaster Engine Department Fireman, Oiler, Watertendef (FOWT) QMED—Any Rating Advanced Pumpman Procedures Automation LNG-LPG ., s/.r » Refrigerated Containers Welder Diesel Engines Steward Department Assistant Cook Cook and Baker '• "v$'C Chief Cook Chief Steward INLAND WATERS COURSES/ • • • • LIFEBOATMAN The course of instruction is two weeks in length and leads to the Coast Guard endors<'ment of Lifeboatman. Course Requirements; Must have 90 <lays seatime in any department. Starting dates: March 3, 17, 31; April 14, 28, and May 12, 26. Page 36 Deck department members should be aware that the Lundeberg School will begin a Quartermaster Course Mar. 21, 1977. The course includes instruction in the use of the magnetic and gyro compass, rules-of-the-road, knots and splices, firefighting, emergency procedures, interna­ tional codes and signals, bridge publica­ tions and instruments, aids to navigation, a review of deck seamanship, as well as instruction in radar, loran, fathometers and weather, tides and currents. To qualify for the course, which is two weeks in length, a member must hold a U.S. Coast Guard endorsement as AbleSeaman Unlimited Any Waters. Other starting dates for the Quarter­ master Course include June 13, Sent. 6 and Nov. 28, 1977. Starting dates: April 14, July 7 and Sept. 29. Starting dates: May 12, Aug. 4 and Oct. 27. Note: Courses and starting dates are subject to change at any time. Any change will be noted in the LOG. Quartermaster Eight Seafarers recently received their AB endorsements after completing course at the Lundeberg School. They are, front row from the left: Jake Karaczynski, Steve Conner and Mike Hurley. Back row from the left are: Marvin Gilden, Jerry Hardy, Russell Barrack, Charlie Boles and David Bradley. Able-Seaman Pre-Towboat Operator Original Towboat Operator Master/Mate Uninspected ¥08^ / sels Not Over 300 Gross Tons • Upon Oceans • First Class Pilot • Radar Observer • Pre-Engineer Diesel Engines • Assistant Engineer Uninspected Motor Vessels • Chief Engineer Uninspected Motor Vessels t • Tankerman "-V • Towboat Inland Cook V * Vessel Operator Manageinehff ^ ° JT and Safety Course Seafarers Log �m License for Western Rivers, Inland Waters, Oceans Towboat Operator Courses Starting Soon Two of the most important courses of­ fered to SIU Boatmen at the Harry Lundeberg School will be starting, one in April and one in May. The courses are Original Towboat Operator for Western Rivers, and Orig­ inal Towboat Operator for Inland Waters or Oceans not more than 200 miles off­ shore. The course leads to Coast Guard licensing as either 1st or 2nd class oper­ ator of uninspected motor vessels for the designated areas. The Western Rivers course starts April 25 and the Inland Waters, Oceans course begins May 23,1977. Eligible boatmen should not hesitate to apply for the course because it gives you a chance to earn a license, which carries along with it higher pay and increased job security. Requirements for this course are as follows: • All candidates for 2nd class operator must be at least 19 years of age and have evidence of 18 months service on deck on a towing vessel. This service must have included training or duties in the wheelhouse. • All candidates for 1st class operator must show evidence of three years service on deck of a towing vessel. One year of this service must have included training or duties in the wheelhouse. • All candidates must have at least three months service in each particular geographical area for which appliction for licensing is made. • *11 candidates must pass a physical exam given by a medical officer of the USPHS or a certified, physician. Seniority Upgrader and Recertified Bosun Get High School Diplomas Two more Seafarers, 23-year-old Kevin Brooke and 56-year-old Recertified Bosun Raymond Hodges, recently completed the High School Equivalency Program at the Harry Lundeberg .School and earned their high school diplomas. "A high school diploma is a valuable asset to our lives," says Brother Brooke, a recent graduate of the HLS High School Equivalency Program. He has been sail­ ing with the SIU for six years and gradu­ ated from HLS as a trainee in 1971. He has since then returned for his fireman/ oiler endorsement and for the 'A' Senior­ ity Upgrading Program. Seafarer Brooke feels that "a high school diploma is a necessity. 1 found it difficult to get a job on shore without it." He found out about the High School Equivalency Program when he was a trainee and decided to participate in this program since he only completed the eighth grade. He enjoyed the classes be­ cause "I received a lot of good private tutoring. The classes were small, which made for relaxed surroundings and I could learn more easily." Seafarer Brooke feels that the teaching staff is a great asset to the success of the program. He plans to return for upgrad­ ing in the engine department in the future. Seafarer Hodges, a resident of Balti- SIU Gives 7 Scholarships to Members, Dependents Another part of the SIU's total educa­ tional program for its members is the Union's College Scholarships Fund. Each year the SIU awards five $10,000 fouryear scholarships, of which one is reserved for a Union member and four for depen­ dents of members. s The Union also awards two $5,000 twoyear scholarships reserved (exclusively for members. The two-year scholarships offer various opportunities espcecially for the member who plans to keep shipping. In such a program you may develop a trade or skill which would improve your per­ formance aboard ship as well as helping you obtain a better paying job when you are ashore. The $10,000 scholarships may he used to pursue any field of study at any ac­ credited college or university in the U.S. or its territories. In regard to our members, application requirements are geared for the man or woman who has been out of school for a number of years, so you will only be com­ peting with other seamen with similar educational backgrounds. The awards are granted in April of each year and the deadline for the receipt of all applications is usually around April 1. Eligibility requirements are as follows: more, Md., has been sailing with the SIU for 33 years. Brother Hodg<>s, who com­ pleted the seventh grade before dropping out of .school, .says that he learned of the GED Program when he attended HLS for the Bosun Recertification Program. "The program is nice—really interesting," he say.s, "and you receive a lot of individual help from the teachers." Seafarer Hodges adds that, "Every­ body at the school was very helpful to me. I would recommend this program to any member who do(>sn't have a high school diploma because it is certainly one of the best ways for any person to receive an education." Brothers Brooke and Hodges are just two of hundreds of .Seafarers to earn a high school diploma through the GED Program at the Lundeberg School. This program is open to all SIU members in good standing. If you are interested in obtaining more information about the program, or if you would like to enroll in it, contact your port agent, or write the following address: Academic Depart­ ment, Harry Lundeberg School, Piney Point, Md. 20674. LUNDEBERG UPGRADING APPLICATION Name Date of nirth_ (l.a»t) (FirsI) Mo./Duy/Yfar Address (Street) Telephone #. (City) (Zip Codi;) (State) Deepsea Member Fl (Area Cndc)> Inland Waters Member Q Lakes Member • Seniority Book Number Date Book Was Issued- Port Pre.sently Registered In_ Port I.ssued- • Have not less than two years of ac­ tual employment (three years for the par­ ent or guardian of dependents) on vessels of companies signatory to the .Seafarers Welfare Plan. Social Security #. • Have one day of employment on a ve.s.sel in the six-month period immedi­ ately preceding date of application. Entry Program: From Endorsement(s) Now HekL Piney Point Graduate: • Yes No • (if so, fill in below) to. Endorsement(s) Received (Datca Attcnilcd) Upgrading Program: • Have 90 days of employment on a ve.s.sel in the previous calendar year. From. to Endorsement(s) Received (DutfH Atteiiili'd) Pick up a .scholarship application now. They are available for you and your de­ pendents at tbe local Union hall or by Do you bold a letter of completion for Lifeboat: writing to the .Seafarers W(>lfare Plan, College Scholarships, 275 20th St., Brook­ lyn, N.Y. 11215. Dates Available for Training • Yes • No; Firefighting: • Yes • No (Refer to Directory for all course listings.) More Cooks Complete Courses I Am Interested in the Following (!our.se(s) RECORD OF EMPLOYMENT TIME—(Show only amount needed to up­ grade in rating noted above or attach letter of service, whichever is applicable.) VESSEL SIGNATURE- Recently, (I. to r.) Assistant Cook Richard Rodriguez; Towboat Cook Joseph O'Toole and Assistant Cooks Albert S. Campbell and Clare S. Crane got their diplomas at the HLSS on completing the appropriate courses. March, 1977 RATING HELD DATE SHIPPED DATE OF DISCHARGE DATE. RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: LUNDEBERG UPGRADING CENTER, PINEY POINT, MD. 20674 Page 37 �i' Aboard C S Long Lines •- ^ •*': ' •"*• • Above is a front view of Long Lines tied up at its home base in the port of San Diego, Calif. Note the caged, protruding bow of the cable-layer and two deck marker buoys on the starboard side. Precious Cargo Discharged Into the Sea as Throughout the history of man, or as long as men have employed the seas to transport goods, ships have sailed in search of ports to discharge their merchandise. There is however one ship whose cargo will never see a harbor or a warehouse, let alone a marketplace. Instead, it will be buried in the murky depths of the ocean, not by accident, but by design. One might think this a strange place for a valuable shipment to be discarded. Strange, until one con­ siders the nature of the cargo and the uniqueness of the vessel that it is carried in. The cargo is, of course, cable and the vessel none other than the cable ship Long Lines. The C.S. Long Lines entered ser­ vice in mid-1963 in order to help expand the network of under-ocean telephone cables. Owned and oper­ ated by the Transoceanic Cable Ship Company, Inc. (a subsidiary of American Telephone & Telegraph), she was the first ship specially de­ signed to lay new types of cable de­ veloped by Bell Telephone Labora­ tories. Various modifications have enabled the C.S. Long Lines to han­ dle the laying of a still later type of ocean cable of much greater capacity. The SlU-contracted Long Lines is a sleek 511 feet long, has a displace­ ment of 17,120 tons and a cruising speed of 15 knots. When cable-laying operations are in full swing the total crew numbers 96. Of these, 68 are unlicensed, including the 22-man steward department who all assist in 1 Cable OS George Baranona (left) looks on as Bo­ sun's Mate Harry Kaufman puts the last bolt In scaffolding as they prepare to paint stack. Chief Steward Ira Brown stands in the darkroom where X-rays of splices are made and examined to be sure catDle will withstand the thrashing of under­ water currents. Above is a look at the main deck where cable is pulled from the storage tanks by specially designed linear cable engine at right. A pair of tractor-like treads grips the cable, moving it swiftly and evenly despite the varying depths at which the cable is being laid. Page 38 Jerry Ray, steward utilityman swabs the deck out­ side of officer's focsles. Seafarers Log �DEEP SEA The bow of the CS Long Lines (left) points to the sea. Crane-like apparatus at right is used to lower grappling hook which reaches for the end of a broken cable. In photo at right, crewmembers position hydraulic crane valve for overhaul. They are (I. to r.): First Asst. Engineer Vito Sottile; Eng. Utilitymen Kevin Cooper (cap) and Henry Lee; Recertified Bosun Herb Libby, and AB Steve Sloneski. • 11nil 111 I • I1IIIIII • • 11 III I • • • 11 mil I • • 111 mi 111 I 11II\\it II • • i 111li^i i I Link to Worldwide Contmunirafions OOWWWflWroWOOWBtOOOOWWWWOWIWMWOMa^^ upholding the Long Lines' reputa­ tion as a 'good feeder*. The C.S. Long Lines has the ca­ pacity to carry up to 2,200 nautical miles of cable at one time (depending on size and type of cable). The cable is stored in three main tanks: two, 55 feet in diameter, 32 feet high, and one, 42 feet in diameter, 32 feet high. Ordinarily, cable is laid from the stem of the ship at speeds up to eight knots. On its way to the stem the cable passes through specially de­ signed electro-hydraulic machinery that controls the payout of the cable. The Long Lines' predecessors in­ clude many famous ships. Foremost among these is the Great Eastern, the ship which successfully laid the first trans-atlantic cable. However, no other ship has ever come close to the Long Lines in productivity. From her distinguished bow to the helicop­ ter pad at her stern, the working deck I 11 fill I a 111 I II 11 of the C.S. Long Lines is a functional masterpiece, with all of her equip­ ment handled ably by an experienced SIU crew. Testimony to her prowess in the field of telecommunications are the records she holds: (1) 17,000 miles of cable laid in a two-year period; (2) a single continuous cable of 3,665 miles laid between Makaha, Hawaii and Guam in 1975. The latter iini 111 I iriii 1 I nil 111 1 iiili 11 record will be broken wlien work is completed on a proposed cable link between San Luis Obispo, Calif, and Okinawa, a job that will take well over six months. So, the next time you pick up your telephone to dial some faraway hind, keep in mind that the link which makes your call possible may well have been put there by the cable ship Long Lines. Seafarer Charles Shaw of the engine department hones the tools of his trade on lathe in ship's workshop. These four Lundeberg School grads are a real asset to the Long Lines steward department. They are (I. to r.): BR Louis Vasquez; Pantryman Scott Braun; Utility Messman Fred Stack, and Pantryman Joe Evans. Members of the engine department gathered in the mess hall for the photo above. In the front row (I. to r.) are; Wiper Anthony Powers and Eng. Utilitymen Pat Fox and Kevin Cooper. In background arc (I. to r ): Oiler Joseph Billotto; Eng. Utility Charles Shaw; Wiper Ray Grace; Eng. Utility Henry Lee, and Wiper William Stewart. Here's a view of the trough-like stern of the CS Long Lines. Just above the main deck aft is an area sot aside as landing pad for helicopterb 'oecause it is sometimes necessary for emergency deliveries of cable to be made while ship is far away from shore. March, 1977 Page 39 �..•ami— - Hi SEAFARERS March, 1977 Official pubUcation mt the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION• AtUntic, CnU, Lakee and luUnd Waters DIstHct. AFL-CIO 'v;p; Baltimore inner harbor urban renewal combines new office buildings with renovated row houses and ship-museums at the piers. Between ship-docking jobs,,the Fells Point waits at the Curtis Bay pier. Variety Makes the Job for Baltimore This past winter, the worst in JohnAsk any SIU Boatman in Balitmore Curtis Bay Towing, but boat work is son's memory, was a special challenge Harbor what he likes best about the still a challenge, job and he will tell you, "variety". "There's something new every day; if it's not the job, it's the weather," said Tim Bailey, capt. of the Visitor (Har­ bor Towing) as he went to pick up the barge Capt. John which was pump­ r"' ing fuel into the Allied Chemical ter­ minal. The March day was warm and sunny, but he recalled heavy fog at other times when the tug had to be steered P; with radar and compass and fog horns iv echoed over the water. The Brothers at Harbor Towing are responsible for bunkering ships in Baltimore Harbor, delivering fuel oil 'to industrial plants along the Eastern Shore, and lightering ships off Annapolis anchorage. As far as Capt. Orville Johnson of the Hawkins Point is concerned, he has seen it all in his 35 years working with for mate Lou Lortz, who had his first experience breaking heavy ice. Once they had to bring supplies to a ship anchored near Annapolis when a small i launch couldn't get through. Chief Engineer Bill Davison noted that 15 to 20 ships were backed up one week waiting for frozen coal to be dyna­ mited to prepare it for loading, Davison never leaves the water because he lives on a house boat in Rock Creek^ " Brothers at Curtis Bay and Rafciw Whitely Towing specialize in docking ships and watching soccer matches. Brother Leon Mach, Jr. a deckhand at Curtis Bay, played the position of "outside right" on the University of Balti-. more National Championship Soccer team in 1975. His father Leon Mach works as a mate on the Baker Whitely tug /4mmcn. "Tell them at Headr quarters we want an SIU soccer team," Brother hlach, Sr. declared. On board the tug America (Baker Whitely), Patrolman Bob Pomerlane watches Mate Leon Mach sign a report. Deckhanc Bob Machlinski (I.) and Captain Charles Rogers (r.) look on. Tankerman Dave McCormick works aboard the barge Capt. John Roe (Harbor Towing). Tankerman Al Metheny hooks up his barge Capt. John Roe to the tug Visi­ tor (both are Harbor Towing). SIU brothers (I, to r.): Joe Zoaks, John Zentz and E(iPfrang work as mechanics in the Curtis Bay repair shop where tugs are fixed, right at the pier. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1970-1979 Description An account of the resource Volumes XXXII-XLI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. 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STEVENS EX-SIU SCHOLARSHIP WINNER MAKES THE HEADLINES BOATMAN CONFAB PROPOSES CONTRACT STANDARDIZATION NEW TUG, PHILIP K JOINS C&H FLEET LESSEN OIL SPILLS-ENACT CARGO PREFERENCE LAW LATEST REQUEST FOR JONES ACT WAIVER DENIED; OTHERS WERE GIVEN CARGO PREFERENCE, NOT FREE TRADE, IS THE ANSWER ALF-CIO EXECUTIVE COUNCIL PASSES VITAL MARITIME AND ENERGY RESOLUTIONS HEALTHY AMERICAN MERCHANT MARINE SUPPORTED URGE ADMINISTRATION TO APPROVE TRANS-ALASKA GAS PIPELINE COUNCIL BACKS ENERGY TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ACT MARSHALL PRESENTS ADMINISTRATION’S GOALS TO AFL-CIO LEADERS NATION NEEDS COMPREHENSIVE ENERGY PROGRAM EXPORT OF ALASKAN OIL OPPOSED BY EXECUTIVE COUNCIL SUPPORT BOYCOTTS OF RINGLING BROS. CIRCUS, BANCROFT CO. 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At the mid-winter meeting of-the.I^rlttrrra Trades Department, SlU President.., |v Paul Hall (far right), who Is also president of the MID, met with Carlos'Romefp:;; • Barcelo (far left) governor of Puerto Rtco, and F. Ray Marshall (oenler), C/.S, kSecre^tary of Labor. Both'men addressed the Board. . , ...... - �• V ii '• •i Lakes Coast Guard to Study Training, Manning Drozak Asks for Crew Wellbeing at Safety Seminar The SIU will present its position on vessel manning, crew qualifications and occupational safety on the Great Lakes GREAT LAKES at a seminar in Cleveland, Ohio, Mar. 2. At first, these issues were not going to be discussed at the Marine Industry Seminar which is sponsored by the 9th U.S. Coast Guard District (Great Lakes). But when the SIU was invited to attend. Executive Vice President Frank Drozak pointed out that it is impossible to talk about marine safety while ignoring the wellbeing of the crew. In a letter to Rear Adm. J. S. Gracey, commander of the 9th Coast Guard District, Drozak said, "The Seafarers Union believes that in view of recent tragic accidents on the Lakes, the sub­ ject of marine safety is a vital one. 1977 Marks 20lh Year of Lundeberg Death This year marks the 20th anniversary of the untimely death of the SIUNA's first president and founder, Harry Lundeberg, who died of a heart attack at the age of 56 on Jan. 28, 1957 in Peninsula Hospital, San Francisco, Calif. A leading figure in the revival of maritime unions dating back to the early 1930's, he led a seamen's strike on the West Coast in 1934. Lundeberg suc­ ceeded pioneer Andrew Furuseth as secretary of the Sailors Union of the Pacific in 1936. Furuseth passed away in 1938. Like Furuseth, who authored the 1915 Seamen's Act, Lundeberg was born near Oslo, Norway. His father and three of his brothers had been seafarers and he went to sea at 10. During World War I, he rode English nitro ships which were torpedoed from under him a few times. He sailed on nine different for­ eign-flag ships until he settled in the port of Seattle in 1919 transferring from the Australian Seamen's Union to the SUP. Safety not only encompasses the hard­ ware aboard the ship but the training and qualifications of the crew as well." He recommended that a special workshop cover "Crew qualifications, including the training of AB's on the Lakes and the use of QMED's in the engine room; the safety of Great Lakes operations and the need to provide greater protection for Lakes' crews dur­ ing an accident, and the need for estab­ lishing occupational safety and health criteria for the Lakes fleet in such areas as sanitation and food service arrange­ ments." The additional workshop was then added to the agenda. At the session, there will be speeches on topics chosen by the Coast Guard, including commercial vessel safety and loading, tank venting and sewage, ports and waterways safety, pollution pre­ vention and LORAN-C. Aside from the workshop suggested by the SIU, other scheduled workshops will include the handling of hazardous materials, vessel construction and modi­ fication, and handling pollution inci­ dents. Jack Bluitt, SIU Detroit port agent will attend the seminar, along with George Telegadas, SIU representative in Cleveland, and Byron Kelley, Great Lakes area director for the inland wa­ ters. Representatives from other mari­ time unions on the Lakes will be there as well. Union Wins Arbitration Case to Haye Tug Captain Reinstated A Philadelphia arbitrator has ordered the Interocean Transport Co. (Mariner Towing) to reinstate SIU Boatman Leslie Collier as senior captain of the tug Voyager II with full back pay and Harry Lundeberg A great organizer, Lundeberg be­ came SUP Seattle port agent in 1934 a year after he became a U.S. citizen. In 1938 he founded the SIUNA and in 1941 the A & G was born. Lundeberg never forgot he was a sailor. Visiting his family in Norway in 1947 after a 30-year hiatus, he shipped out as an A B on the SS Marine Jumper working for his passage roundtrip. full seniority, while at the same time rejecting the company's contention that it could freely demote licensed person­ nel without sufficient cause. Brother Collier was originally pro­ moted to captain under provisions of the SIU contract in 1974, and to senior captain the following year. However, on Sept. lOj 1976 the company notified him he was being demoted to mate and transferred from the company's Gulf fleet to its Atlantic fleet. Collier contacted the SIU which immediately filed a grievance. The arbitration hearing was held on Nov. 30, 1976 and the ruling was handed down last month. In his ruling, the arbitrator con­ cluded that Collier was demoted with­ out just cause, stating that "the over­ whelming weight of the evidence dis­ closed that Captain Collier maintained his concern for the safe operation of the vessel, his loyalty to the company, and his sense of professionalism despite the lack of cooperation afforded to him by his superior. The inevitable conclu­ sion is that Collier was wrongfully de­ moted " The arbitrator also ordered the com­ pany to reimburse Collier for the .ex­ penses he incurred in processing his grievance. AFL—CIO Statement on Alaska Gas Pipeline Route As this issue of the Log went to press, SIU President Paul Hall was attending the mid-winter meeting of the AFL-CIO Executive Council at which a number of vital labor issues were taken up. Instead of President Hall's usual column, this month "we are reprinting action taken by the AFL-CIO Executive Council on the Alaskan gas pipeline route. A related article, concerning President Hall'sf news conference early this month on the gas pipeline, can be found on page 3. Statement by the AFL-CIO Executive Conucil on Alaska P^line Route Febniary 25,1977 Bal Harbour, Fla. The nation's need for new energy supplies has been compounded by the effects of the harsh weather con­ ditions which have raised the demand for fuel supplies to unprecedented levels. The dual effects of the cold winter in the U.S. east and midwest, AFL-CIO Acts On Maritime issues At the time the Log was going to press, a number of maritime is­ sues were acted upon by the AFL- . CIO Executive Council which was meeting in Bal Ilail>our, Fla. A full report on all these actions will be printed in the next issue of the Seafarers Log, coupled with the drought on the West Coast, have produced economic chaos that has affected the nation's vital industries and many homes. In the early months of this year hundreds of thousands of American workers have been temporarily and in many cases permanently thrown out of work because of the lack of adequate energy supplies, particu­ larly natural gas. In the West the con­ tinuing drought has not only caused economic problems but threatens the supply of cheap hydroelectric power which is the basis for the operation of many industries in the West. These problems have heightened and dramatized the immediate need for additional energy sources, of which natural gas is in the shortest supply. One of the most immediately available new sources of energy for the U.S. are the huge reserves of natural gas available on the North. Slope of Alaska. The production of this gas would make a major contri­ bution towards the nation's efforts to become more self-reliant in its energy supplies. There are three proposals now being considered by the Administra­ tion for moving Alaska gas to con­ sumers in the lower 48 states. Of the three only one would be entirely un­ der U.S. control. This is the TransAlaska gas route. The line would largely parallel the Alaska oil line across Aaska and would involve the construction of a complex of gasifi­ cation and liquefication facilities as well as a fleet of liquid natural gas vessels to carry the gas to the U.S. West Coast. The other two lines both involve gas pipelines across Canada. The decision on which of these three lines the Administration will support will be made by the President later this year. The President's de­ cision will then be forwarded to Con­ gress for it to approve or disapprove. Of the three proposed routes, the Trans-Alaska line will provide the maximum job benefits in Alaska as well as in the lower 48 states, par­ ticularly during the construction in U.S. yards of the fleet of LNG ves­ sels needed to carry the gas. The line would employ over 44,000 construc­ tion, trade and shipyard workers dur­ ing the peak construction phase. In addition the Alaska gas line, because it would use many of the facilities built for the Alaska, oil pipeline, could be constructed sooner than the two competing routes across Canada. As important as the employment benefits are, however, the need to obtain secure supplies of gas for the lower 48 states as soon as possible to meet the present shortage clearly transcends all other considerations. On this basis also the Trans-Alaska line is clearly superior. Therefore, the AFL-CIO urges the Administration to approve the Trans-Alaska gas route in order to assure the expedited availability of the secure new gas supplies that will increase U.S^ energy self-reliance. Change of address cards on Form 3579 should be sent to Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Gulf Lakes and Inland Waters District. AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Ave 11232. Published monthly. Second Class postage paid at Brooklyn, N.Y. Vol. 39, No. 2, February, 1977. Brooklyn N.Y. Page 2 Seafarers Log �At Mid-Winter Meeting AfTD Calls for Cargo Policy for U.S. Fleet At their mid-winter meeting, the Ex­ ecutive Board of the Maritime Trades Department of the AFL-CIO called for the development of a national cargo policy that would assure the American fleet a substantial share of U.S. cargoes in all the trade routes of the world. In their list of maritime legislative goals, the 43-union group called a cargo policy "the foremost priority for the maritime industry". The meeting, chaired by SIU President Paul Hall who is also president of the MTD, was held Feb. 17-18 in Bal Harbour, Fla. For full details of the MTD Executive Board meeting see the special supple­ ment in this Log. A fair share of cargo could be guar­ anteed, the Board said, through a law requiring that 30 percent of U.S. oil imports be carried on U.S. ships. Simi­ lar legislation was pocket vetoed by President Gerald Ford in 1974. The Board also recommended bilateral agreements with U.S. trading partners granting American bottoms a substan­ tial share of U.S. dry bulk cargo and the use of American vessels in Federal programs. Two of the guest speakers. Congress­ man John Murphy (D-NY) and Con­ gressman Leo Zeferetti (D-NY) called for cargo preference legislation as the way to revitalize the American Mer­ chant Marine. The Executive Board also condemned tax breaks for runaway-flag vessels which are owned by U.S. companies but registered in countries where taxes and safety regulations are "virtually non­ existent". The idea that these vessels would be available to the U.S. in a time of emergency is a myth, it said. Support for Jones Act Support for the Jones Act was re­ affirmed during the meeting when the labor leaders urged that cargo between the Virgin Islands and the U.S. main­ land be carried on American-flag ships. They also reaffirmed their support for operating and construction differential subsidies to keep the U.S. fleet com­ petitive in the world market. SIU President Paul Hall, left, who is President of the MTD, chaired the MTD Executive Board Meeting on Feb. 17-18. Sitting next to him is O. William Moody, Jr., administrator of the MTD. An active U.S. Merchant Marine would maintain jobs for present workers and create jobs for those who are now without work, according to a booklet issued at the meeting entitled "Martime Incentives: Job Stimulus for the U.S. Economy." On related issues, the MTD Execu­ tive Board took a firm stand in favor of an all-American route for transport­ ing natural gas from Alaska's north slope to the lower 48 states. This would involve an all-Alaska pipeline route and a fleet of U.S.-flag liquid natural gas tankers. The Board condemned the Coast Guard for failing to enforce the Occu­ pational Safety and Health Act on board ships and spoke out against tolls on the St. Lawrence Seaway. At the meeting, the MTD presented an outline for a rational and coordinated energy policy for the United States. Board members also repeated their support for the continued operation of the eight remaining U.S. Public Health Service Hospitals. Labor issues and international trade were also discussed and many promi­ nent leaders spoke including Carlos Romero Barcelo, the governor of Puerto Rico, and F. Ray Marshall, Secretary of Labor. Hall Urges Approval for All-Alaska Cas Pipeline WASHINGTON, D.C.—At a press conference held here Feb. 2, SIU Presi­ dent Paul Hall strongly urged the Fed­ eral Power Commission, the President and Congress to approve an all-American delivery system to bring natural gas from Alaska's North Slope to the lower 48 states. He criticized the Feb. 1 deci­ sion of Federal Power Commission Ad­ ministrative Law Judge Nahum Litt who ruled in favor of the trans-Canada pipe­ line route proposed by the Alaskan Arctic Gas Pipeline Co. (Arctic). A third proposal sponsored by the Apply Now For Steward Program All steward department members are reminded that the first class of the Steward Department Recertlficatlon Prt^am will begin on Apr. 11, 1977 at the Lundebei^ School. This new vocational education program has something for just about everyone in the steward department. For our younger members, the pro­ gram offers a unique opportunity to upgrade to higher ratings and higher pay while at the same time building a solid career and a lifetime of job security in this important shipboard department. For our older members who have already been sailing as chief steward, the program offers the opportunity to INDEX Legislative News Washington Activities Page 9 Union News San Francisco meeting ....Page 4 Page 7 Headquarters Notes .. Brotherhood in Action .. .Page29 Lakes Picture Page 14 Inland Lines Page 13 At Sea-Ashore Trustee meeting General News Page 13 Law of the Sea Page 3 Gas pipeline learn the latest methods of food prep­ aration and the newest theories of balanced meal planning. The pro­ gram will also provide some tips on accounting and bookkeeping as well as some fresh ideas dn the manage­ ment of a modem shipboard galley. Applications for the new program have been sent to all sbips. Union halls and members' homes. The ap­ plication was also printed in the Jan­ uary 1977 issue of the Log which may be cut out and sent to the Lundeberg School. Steward department members are urged to fill out an application for the program as soon as possible to insure a seat in one of tbe earliest classes. Good cooking! Commercial tugs Page 5 National unemployment .. .Page 6 Tuna fishing Page 15 Grain deal Page 6 Great Lakes meeting Page 2 IMCO meeting Page 8 USPHS hospitals Page 9 Case won for captain Page 2 Hearings on Coast Guard .. Page 7 Shipping Around Jacksonville harbor Back page Lenward Stephens Page 5 Ships' Committees Page 12 Ships' Digests Page 26 Dispatchers' reports: Great Lakes Page 7 Alcan Pipeline Co. was ruled too un­ certain and poorly prepared to be con­ sidered in the running. In deciding among the three projects, Judge Litt called the all-American route proposed by the El Paso Alaska Co. "viable". This delivery system would parallel the Alaska Oil Pipeline from Prudhoe Bay to the south where the gas would be liquified and carried in LNG tankers to the American market. A final deci­ sion rests with the President and Con­ gress and should be made by the end of the year. President Hall asserted that the El Paso proposal would deliver the muchneeded Alaskan gas at an earlier date than could the rival proposals to bring the gas across Canada. He cited unset­ tled Canadian native claims, opposition to crossing the Arctic Wildlife Range and financing difficulties as delaying factors. But from his point of view, the major obstacle was the unsettled Cana­ dian political situation. Criticizes Dependence Hall criticized continued heavy U.S. dependence on foreign fuels and for­ eign-flagships and noted that placing U.S. natural gas supplies in Canadian hands would only increase the problem. It's basically "a political decision", he said. "But most important," Hall stressed, "are the overwhelming economic bene­ fits of the all-American proposal." El Paso's project would invest $8-billion directly into American goods and serv­ ices, instead of spending billions in Canada, Japan and Western Europe as the trans-Canadian projects are com­ mitted to do. "The all-American line would pro­ vide 750,000 man-years of American jobs without spending a cent of the taxpayers' money. If there is anything our economy needs more than these jobs, I don't know what it is," said Hall. "Since the American gas consumer is paying the bill, it would be foolish not to invest that money in American jobs and goods," he added. Safe Carriers Hall then addressed the issue of the safety of the liquified natural gas (LNG) carriers. He said they would be the most Continued on Page 29 Page 35 Page 15 New Pensioners Page 31 Final Departures .Pages 32, 33, 34 Training and Upgrading Seafarers participate in 'A' seniority upgrading Page 39 Diesel course Page 37 Courses and application Pages 36-37 GED graduate Page 38 Scholarship information .. Page 38 Special Features The SIU pension Page 25 MTD meeting Pages 17-24 Social Security and you .. Page 28 Brooklyn shipyard .. .Pages 10-11 Articles of particular interest to members in each area can be found on the following pages: Deep Sea: 3, 5,12,13, 26, 35,39 Deep Sea Inland Waters Membership News Young Boatman Former scholarship winner Page 14 Inland Waters: 2, 5, 6, 14,15, Back Page Page 15 Great Lakes: 2, 7, 8 Page 3 February, 1977 m '$ i. J - �S. F. Meeting: No Alaska Oil for Japan '•* sr- . -'Al •it Citing a possible trade off by the United States with Japan for North Slope oil from the Alaska Pipeline, San Francisco Seafarers of the SIU's opposition to sending such oil to that country or other countries this year when the line IS scheduled to open. Speaking at the port's monthly membership meeting on Jan. 13, Brother Troy declared that the Union favors the transshipment ^ tankers from the Alaskan port of Valdez to Panama where it would he transferred to smaller tankers for passage through the canal to Gulf ports. ^ He had testified before the U.S. Senate Joint Interior-Commerce hearing on Dec. 7 in Los Angeles saying that the employ^ of Seafarers depends upon «fhe shipping demand generated by Alaskan oil supplies moving to the U.S. West and Gulf Coasts ports. ^ IT K had tX'thrhearin^ contrary to the nation's security interests, hut would also exchange foreign jobs and would increase the already rapid decline in U.S. shipping employment," he Some oil coinpanies knowing that the West Coast states wouldn't need all (he oil coming from Prudhoe Bay had suggested that the excess fuel he shipped to Japan with the U.S. East Coast and the Mideast getting theirs from the Middle East countries. I he Jones Act stipulates that American vessels he used to carry all commerce heLween U.S. ports. i"-: • "• Port Agent Steve Troy is at the speak­ er's podium.' Recertified Bosun Wallace Perry, Jr. (left) eyes his shipmates ABs Tony Brooks and Elmer Annis. Having their registration cards stamped prior to the meeting by Seafarer Lou Ciamboli (left) are Brothers Frank White in the cap and Joe Springer. San Francisco Seafarers (left) seem to be in a pensive mood at the monthly meeting on Jan.13.The steward department' Andrew Green (right) speculates on what is being said. Baby bottle in hand, Chief Cook Ron­ ald Fluker a '67 HLSS grad, wheels in his 13-month old son, Jason. Page 4 Seafarers Log jimw-m «-T(r s.»w RSI �SlU ACLIWD Proposes Merger to SUP, MCS and MFOW Following is the text of the merger proposal adopted by the Executive Board of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District. SUBJECT; SIU A&G'S PROPOSAL FOR MERGING SEAMEN UNIONS The AGLIWD has found merger of maritime unions to be in the interest of the membership of the merging unions. In fact, the AGLIWD as presently known was the result of a merger be­ tween the International's old Atlantic District and Gulf District. Again in 1972, the International's Great Lakes District by overwhelming membership vote approved merger with AGLIWD. Only last year, the IBU of the AGLIWD by almost unanimous vote approved merger of its organization of its or­ ganization with the AGLIWD. The AGLIWD further recognizes that under the structure and laws of our International as demonstrated by Con­ vention action at our International's Seventeenth Biennial Convention held September 1975 at Washington, D.C. "Our International is a federation of autonomous unions. As such, any question involving a merger or other comparable action which is fundamental to an affiliate's auton­ omy must be determined and con­ sented to solely by each affiliate. The International has demon­ strated that it will continue to as­ sist affiliates in bringing about mergers and establish appropriate guidelines for mergers, but only where the affiliates themselves have consented to and agreed to the merger." The record makes clear that for quite some time and continuing to date, employment opportunities in the U.S. maritime off-shore industry have been decreasing. This has had a substantial adverse impact upon the membership of some of the maritime unions. For­ tunately and notwithstanding this trend the AGLIWD has been able to maintain a substantial segment of employment opportunities with increased economic benefits for its members. This is in sharp contrast to some of the other unions. Furthermore, as distinguished from some other unions, the AGLIWD's fi­ nancial posture has continued to in­ crease over this period. Most important however, is reliable indications are that employment oppor­ tunities for AGLIWD members, and their collective assets as a union will continue and improve. Unfortunately such prospects are not probable for some other maritime unions. Based upon its experience with merg­ ers over many years resulting in bene­ ficial gains for the merged membership and recognizing the shrinking employ­ ment opportunities in the off-shore maritime industry with disturbing effect upon the membership of some of the maritime unions and consistent with SIU International Union action, the AGLIWD proposes that the SUP, MFU and MCS comprising the SIU Pacific District, separately or collectively merge with the AGLIWD. Such merger shall be upon the following terms and conditions, subject to legal require­ ments, restrictions and authority. (a) Consolidation of all facilities such as hiring halls, office and administrative buildings, etc. and disposition of un­ necessary or duplicate facilities, build­ ings, including reduction of duplicate and unnecessary administrative per­ sonnel. (b) Elected officers and named job holders of the organizations merging with the AGLIWD to continue in their employ at not less than their present wages and benefits, for the balance of the term of the offices presently held by the AGLIWD officials, to wit, Decem­ ber 1979 subject to assignment as to duties and/or locations depending upon needs. (c) The AGLIWD constitution to be amended, to accommodate to the changes necessitated by the merger, shall be applicable and controlling. An appropriate amendment shall provide for a constitutional Vice President, plus such assistants as may be agreed upon for each of the vessel's Department, Deck, Engine and Steward, and for of­ ficials and offices at Ports, where the same are not pre.sently provided for by the AGLIWD constitution, i.e., Port­ land, Honolulu, etc. (d) All deep sea contracted jobs, present and future of the merging unions, shall be the employment oppor­ tunities of the merged membership who as of this proposal's date, have shipped regularly in accordance with the merg­ ing unions shipping rules. (e) AGLIWD as the merged organi­ zation to succeed to all or part of the SIU Pacific District rights and rights of individual unions depending upon number of affiliates merged, including the merged union being a party to bene­ ficial funds. Rights and benefits of exist­ ing members in all beneficial funds to be preserved. (f) Financial certifications to deter­ mine assets and liabilities and transfer of assets to the merged AGLIWD or­ ganization and its assurs(Siii(^jj|^appropriate liabilities. - (g) The appointment by each union of an appropriate committee in com­ pliance with constitutional requirements if any, for the purpose of forthwith holding sessions to discuss and imple­ ment the'contents of this merger pro­ posal with authority to discuss any re­ lated subjects and conditions as may be appropriate. (h) Any and all agreements of merger The Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Wa­ ters District has presented a proposal for merger to the SIU Pacific District affiliate unions—The Sailors Union of the Pacific, The Marine Cooks and Stewards Union and the Marine Fire­ men's Union. The executive officers of the SUP, MFOW and MCS have the merger pro­ posal under advisement. In keeping with the autonomous character of the SIUNA district unions, the AGLIWD offered the proposal to each union individually for its consid­ eration. Acceptance or rejection of the proposal would be made individually. The AGLIWD executive board pro­ posal recalled that "Under the structure and laws of our International as dem­ onstrated by convention action at our International's 17th Biennial conven­ tion held September 1975 in" Washing­ ton, D.C.: 'Our International is a feder­ ation of autonomous unions. As such, any question involving the merger or other comparable action which is fun­ damental to an affiliate's autonomy must be determined and consented to solely by each affiliate'." The merger proposal was predicated on a desire to more effectively preserve and expand the job opportunities of the membership to the respective organiza­ tions and to bring about economies in face of constantly escalating costs of operations and administration. arrived at, including a governing con­ stitution, shall be subject to approval by membership referendum of each organ­ ization as required by their respective constitution. (v) In accord with 1975 International Convention action, notification be given to t^e International by^lhe affiliates vol­ untarily participating in the merger dis­ cussions with request for authorized assistance in bringing about such merger. SIU Asks That Navy Use Commereial Tugs and Oilers WASHINGTON, D.C. — The SIU has again urged Congress to trim the Navy's shipbuilding program budget by transferring funds the Navy has re­ quested for building new fleet oilers and tugs to the construction of combat ves­ sels. Included in the Navy's 1978 Pro­ posed Shipbuilding Program are four AO 177-class oilers and five T-AFT ocean tugs. The tentative budget for 1979 calls for building four more oilers and two additional ocean tugs. In a letter to Rep. Charles E. Ben­ nett, chairman of the Seapower Sub­ committee, SIU President Paul Hall congratulated the chairman for spon­ soring a bill which would cut the Navy's request from four oilers to two and from five ocean tugs to three. But Hall also said that "in view of the capability of the merchant marine to supply both commercial tugs and oilers to the Navy ... the Congress should consider elim­ inating all Navy construction of these two types of support vessels." Hall said that eliminating the new oilers and tugs from the Navy's ship­ building budget would produce a sav­ ings to the Navy of more than $700 million that could be used to build February, 1977 needed U.S. warships. He noted: "The Navy could contract from the merchant marine for the services of equivalent numbers, of privately manned and op­ erated merchant vessels to fill its needs. This would ensure that the Navy's read­ iness was not impaired." Review Navy's Program SIU President Hall also sent letters to other members of the House Armed Services Committee requesting that they review the Navy's shipbuilding pro­ gram, and to Rep. John Murphy, chair­ man of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee, requesting a meeting to "discuss the way the nation's economy and security could benefit from greater employment of the U.S. merchant marine as a Navy auxiliary." Over the years, the SIU has been in­ volved in an effort to convince the Navy of the security and economic advant­ ages of maximizing the use of private vessels for the Navy's sealift support and underway replenishment missions. In the few experiments the Navy has tried—including the highly successful use of the privately-contracted Erna Elizabeth—the U.S. merchant marine has demonstrated that it can completely fulfill the Navy's underway replenish­ ments needs. Hall also reminded Congress that "only by using American-Hag vessels and crews in peacetime can they obtain the experience they will need to serve the military in war." Hearings on the Navy's proposed budget—including its shipbuilding pro­ gram—are now underway in Congress. Lenward Stephens Launched One of the SIU's fastest-growing com­ panies, American Commercial Barge Line Co. of Jeffersonville, Ind., recently launched a new 1800 hp. towhoat, the Lenward Stephens. The Stephens is a relatively small boat for ACBL, measuring only 80 x Great Lakes, Atlantic and Gulf Coasts. 3 The boat was built at Grafton Boat Works in Grafton, 111. * iJ H d 30 X 8 feet. The company plans to oper­ ate the new boat primarily on the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, where smaller boats are needed to navigate in the nar­ row channel. The Lenward Stephens is the sev­ enth new boat which American Com­ mercial has launched in the past year and a half, and an eighth—the Delmar Jaeger—is due out next month. All of these new vessels mean more jobs and better job opportunities for SIU members sailing on the inland waters. Many other SlU-contracted inland companies are also involved in the mod­ ernization and expansion of their fleets in many areas including the rivers. Pages �'Make-Up Plan' for U.S. Ships To Be Pait of '77 Grain Pact After months of nation-hopping negotiations, U.S. and Soviet shipping officials have reached accord on the key issues of a new grain shipping pact for 1977, which will include a program to make up an estimated one million tons of grain due U.S.-flag ships but not al­ located them under the old agreement. The basics of the new grain agree­ ment are essentially the same as the old. U.S. ships will be guaranteed at least one third of all grain cargoes going to Russia, and U.S. operators will be paid $ 16 a ton—a rate set in December 1975 —for the grain movement. However, the Russians have also agreed to pay an additional $.47 per ton on the cargo due U.S. ships from past years but not booked. In addition, the Russians have assured American of­ ficials that U.S. ships will get their full one third share, unlike the first five years of the pact during which time U.S. ships got only about 23 percent of the cargoes. An estimated 6.4 million tons of grain will be exported to the Soviet Union this year. For Seafarers, the new pact will mean continued good shipping, especially in the Gulf where most of the cargo is loaded. Robert J. Blackwell, assistant secre­ tary of commerce for maritime affairs and head negotiator for the U.S. on this issue, said that the pact hasn't as yet been signed because the two nations are still dickering over a few technicalities. The negotiations, which have been held in Washington, D.C., Moscow and London, have been going on at intervals for the past eight months. U.S. Safety Board Faults Skipper for Loss of Transhuron WASHINGTON, D.C. —The Na­ tional Transportation Safety Board found recently that a crippled SIUmanned tanker, afire, and adrift in the Arabian Sea in 1974 for more than 63 hours, which finally ran aground on a reef, was lost as the result of the ship's master failing tg anchor or to accept aid from other ships standing by. Earlier, a Coast Guard probe of the SS Transhuron (Hudson Waterways) also had come to the same conclusion and faulted the ship's three out of four engineers for negligence in fighting the smoky daylight fire which knocked out the main propulsion plant. Later the en­ gineers put out the blaze. The Coast Guard added ". . . There is evidence that the action on the part of the master, in permitting his vessel to drift without propulsion for 63 hours into a vicinity of small islands, amounted to gross negligence and a complete disregard for the safety of his vessel and crew. No action was taken to January's Jobless Rate 7.3%; Cold Lays Off Nearly 2-M Although January's U.S. jobless rate fell to 7.3 percent from December's 7.9 percent, a freezing cold snap over parts of the country triggered a natural gas shortage in factories and farms which closed them resulting in the layoff of nearly 2-million workers early this month. While 561,000 workers lost their jobs in January, 444,000 stopped looicmg for work. The total number of unem­ ployed in the nation came to an official 6,958,000. A harsh winter helped to lay off 900,000 in Ohio; 750,000 in New York State; 164,000 in Pennsylvania; in Ken- N of ice on Series The ninth part of the Log series showing how various organizations affect the job security of Seafarers will not he run this month due to prodiuction difficulties. However, the series will be continued in the March issue of tiie Log. tucky 60,000; in Indiana 45,000; in New Jersey 46,000; in West Virginia 35,000; in Georgia 26,000, and in Flor­ ida 25,000. insure the safety of the vessel and crew by requesting assistance from the nu­ merous vessels offering support which were in the area, even though the master had no positive assurance that the tug he requested from the operating company was enroute until after the grounding occurred. Assistance was sought by the master only after there was insufficient time to allow for a safe and timely rescue." The MSC-chartered SS Transhuron, underway from Bahrein Is. in the Per­ sian Gulf to Subic Bay, P.I., hit a reef off Kiltan Is. in the Laccadice Island chain off the southwest coast of India on Dec. 26, 1974 two days after the blaze erupted. Her 33-man crew left the T-2, 117,251 barrel tanker without in­ cident. However, the coral ripped a gash in the 547-foot ship's hull. The safety board reported that an Clearing ice on the Rivers Thus Government labor officials forsee a 1 percent rise in the unemploy­ ment rate figures for February. Another sidelight of the winter weather and fuel-related crisis was that tiie"iayoffs pushed new state unemploy­ ment insurance benefits claims in the first week of this month to the highest point since mid-1975. The Government reported that initial claims for that week totaled 537,000, up from 417,000 claims filed the week before. Also 2,893,000 persons col­ lected jobless benefits in the last week of January, a hike of 136,000 over the previous week's level. Overall 5,442,600 persons collected state and Federal job­ less benefits in fhat period, up from 5,378,000 a week earlier. A high volume of new claims in February's first week were found in Tennessee, Illinois, Wisconsin, Mary­ land, Indiana and Georgia. electrical fire in her main engine con­ trol switchboard was triggered by in­ coming splashing salt water which shorted out the system. This, they say, forced the egineers to shut down her engines, leaving the ship at the mercy of bad weather, wind and tide. Beside a faulty radar and fathometer, the board cited slow communications and equipment failure for the ground­ ing. A burst iron pipe nipple in the air conditioner caused the salt water to spray onto high voltage propulsion wires. Due to a delay in communications, the National Transportation Safety Board urged the Maritime Administra­ tion to ask shipowners to install the new, longrange voice MARISAT com­ munications satellite system in their vessels. It could have helped to save the Transhuron, they said. —" r~ • ^ • /"i ^ ' . .• - •- '' "***' ' ,i % ^ " if ''-'MA • * ^ H'- Financial Committee Meets fv r - •^4 yv In the middle of this month the Union's Quarterly Financial Committee went over the SlU's record of expenditures at Headquarters. Shown (clockwise from left) are the seven members of the elected committee of: James R. McPhaul; Warren Cassidy; Chairman Jim Colder;-Tom Maley; Donate Giangiordano; Horace D. Jones, and Anthony Gregiore. Page 6 i As ice accumulated on America's inland waterways during one of the coldest winters on record, many SlU-contracted boats tried to clear channels on the rivers. In this photo, two SlU-manned towboats, the Charles Lehman and Jack Buliard (the boats farthest to the front) helped to ram a 10-foot thick wall of ice on the lower Ohio River until they cleared a channel 300 feet wide. Both boats are owned by American Commercial Barge Lines. Seafarers Log �I I room and tankerman courses and a special course for towboat cooks who work in the one-person galley. All the members should look over the list of 1977 courses at the Lundeberg School, no matter what area they sail in, because the more you know about the industry as a whole, the better off you will be. (See pages 36-37of this Log for Directory of Courses.) Dieselization of steamships is another major change in the maritime industry. On the Great Lakes, several steamships have been converted to diesel engines, while on deep sea vessels, diesel engines are the trend of the future. The new SlU-contracted ships of the Zapata tanker fleet are diesel powered. The Sugar Islander and the four SIU manned MSG tankers Columbia, Neches, Hudson and Susquehanna are diesel powered as well. Although most of the present SlU-contracted deep sea vessels have steam engines, this will not be the case in the future, since a diesel engine is often more economic to operate than a steam engine. But again, the Lundeberg School is prepared for the future with a new course in the operation and main­ tenance of diesel engines. The course begins on May 16 and lasts for six weeks. It is open to all interested students. Members of the black gang should look into this so that they will be prepared to sail on any of our contracted ships. (See page 39 of this Log.) On Apr. 11, the Steward Department Recertificatiou Program begins at the Lundeberg School covering all galley ratings. Once again, 1 would urge all members of the steward department to sign up as soon as possible so you can guarantee your job security in a rapidly changing field. (An application for the Program can be obtained aboard ship or at an SIU Hall. Also, an applica­ tion appeared in the January issue of the Log.) The LNG course is another essential for Seafarers who want to keep up with the times. Anyone who has been ashore during this severe winter is certainly aware that natural gas has been in the headlines every day. One thing is certain —LNG ships are the wave of the future and SIU members are going to be aboard those ships. Finally, it would be a mistake to talk about upgrading without mentioning the importance of reading, writing and basic science skills in keeping up with rapidly changing technology. Many of our members had to go to sea at a young age and did not have a chance to finish high school. If you have trouble reading or writing, there is nothing to be ashamed of. At the Lundeberg School you can get personal instruction in reading and writing skills and can study for a high school equivalency diploma. All members should think seriously about the General Educational Development program and encourage the brothers who have trouble with reading or lack of academic education to enroll in it right away. Headquarter^^ ^^otes by SIU Executive Vice President Frank Drozak Your future as SIU members is only as secure as you make it. At the Lundeberg School, both Seafarers and Boatmen can take courses, absolutely free, which will help you keep up with the latest developments in the maritime industry. All you have to pay is transportation to and from the school. If we take inland water transportation, for example, we can see that it is a rapidly expanding field. Tugs and barges are cheaper and cleaner to operate than railroads or trucks. For the same amount of fuel, a tug can haul far more cargo than a freight train or a fleet of trucks. Because of fuel shortages and pressure from the ecology movement, the nation will be turning more toward inland water transportation in the future. But as water traffic increases, certification requirements for boatmen on tugs, towboats and barges are bound to become stricter. The Harry Lundeberg School in Piney Point, Md. has prepared for this possibility with an expanded schedule in 1977 for inland and harbor workers. A member on an SlUcontracted boat can now upgrade from deckhand through to captain. The job opportunities as you upgrade are limitless. Our own manpower study shows there will be a growing need for captains and mates on the tugs right in SlU-contracted companies. There is no reason why our own members cannot upgrade into these positions. Beginning with the trainee program, a Boatman can then proceed to get his AB endorsement, his original towboat operator license, his license for master/mate, pilot, or radar observer. Members who have not been through the trainee program can upgrade at the HLSS the same way. The courses are designed to fit the needs of individual students. For example, when you study navigation, you will be studying the particular waters of the area where you work. There is also a complete line of tug and towboat engine J I SIU, MarMime Unions Prepare to Do Battle With the Coast Guard The SIU has requested the help of other maritime unions in its effort to prepare for Congressional hearings on the U.S. Coast Guard's inefficient and haphazard method of dealing with ves­ sel manning, personal and environ­ mental safety, and other shipboard con­ ditions. The subcommittee on Coast Guard of the House Committee on Fisheries is expected to hold the hear­ ings in the near future. Last July 1, SIU President Paul Hall wrote to Rep. Mario Biaggi (D-N.Y.), chairman of the subcommittee, asking for an investigation into Coast Guard practices on vessel manning, manning of offshore drilling rigs and platforms, watchstanding, tankermen, training and certification of able seamen and appren­ tice mates, riding crews, and occupa­ tional safety and health. The Union's accusations against the Coast Guard were backed up by a folder of docu­ ments dealing with dangerous incidents on board ships that were a direct result of Coast Guard policies. In a followup letter sent Dec. 20, 1976, President Hall informed Con­ gressman Biaggi that "we have con­ tinued to monitor the activities of the Coast Guard in these areas and we are presently updating and expanding the material sent to you last July. This data will further illustrate the failure of the Coast Guard to act consistently with Congressional mandates." Copies of this letter were sent to all other Ameri­ can maritime unions. Brother Charlie Maynard requested that the Log run a special notice asking Robert (last name not remembered) of Erie, Pa. to get in touch with him. Seafarer Maynard's address is: Tower Trailer Ct., B-11, Carteret, NJ, 07008. Inland Boatman of the Pacific news­ paper and IBU of the Pacific President Merle Adlum is preparitig to testify be­ fore the subcommittee. Thomas Glea- Many of the unions have agreed to help in the effort to prepare evidence against the Coast Guard. President Hall's letter was reprinted in full in the son, international president of the Inter­ national Longshoremen's Association also is planning to testily as are other union leaders. . s •« ior Great •TOTAL REQisretteo 1-31, i977 Ml Groups Class A Class B Class C 1 0 , , -. Alpena Buffalo Cli^land Detroit Duluth Frankfort 1 . d 0 0 " ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C : TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Clase B DECK DEPARTMENT 3 4 0 0 0 d Q •T'-; 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 d 1 3 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 2 •?3 0 3 17 d 1 3 27 0 -V 4 0 d 0 7 0 d 2 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 . d X 1 0 2 0 6 14 2 1 2 27 0 1 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 Alpena Buffalo d 0 Cleveland'-,,, iDUlUtn ...» « 0 Y K d 0 0 0 1 i9 „ Alpena Buffalo ., Cleveland Detroit .., Duluth ... Frankfort , Chicago .. Totals ... d X-: 0 d 1 0 i 2 0 0 0 d STEWARD DEPARTMENT te:-' I' Alpena liRUffalo land! Cleveland it..-', ; iwDetroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals T • •'""•'••rZ-:'-'.-;. 0 0 0 1 v.: w. • -1.- ^ •W'* v.'-C "'-.'v. . •. mm:-:. ^ 1 1 19 0 2 1 25 66 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 5 • 0 1 12 1 3 0 22 31 d •-•'C • • 0 d 0 0 0 :-d 0 0 0 1 0 1 ^0 0 0 0 0 0 d • 0 0 0 • 0 0 2 0 2 1I d 1 5 0 5 0 12 12 7 Id 4 Totals All Departments •"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ••"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. o '•:''^'d«!8 0 0 d rl d d 6 1 3 1 27 1 4 2 39 99 5 1 3 15 1 4 0 29 1 4 7 13 3 3 3 34 43 38 i I �The Lakes Picture •f. Detroit Although the SlU-contracted tug-barge combination Presque Isle (Litton Great Lakes) was slated to run through the extended winter shipping season, it was forced to lay up in early January after getting stuck several times in the ice clogged turns of the St. Mary's River. The vessel was the last SlU-contracted freighter left running this winter. The Presque Isle is spending the winter in Milwaukee, Wise. Domestic shipments on the Lakes of iron ore, coal and grain increased during 1976, up 4.6 million tons over 1975. The new total of 158,082,849 net tons was the highest figure for cargo movement in the past three years, accord­ ing to the Lakes Carriers' Association. Due to the larger ships coming out each year, the increase in tonnage does not result in an increase in jobs. * * * With all the ships laying up this cold winter, for a switch, notice went out Feb. 4 to the crew of the M/V Richard Reiss (American Steamship) asking them to report in mid-February to fit-out the vessel. The Reiss will begin run­ ning Mar. 1 carrying much-needed coal from Toledo, Ohio to Detroit. Buffalo Blizzards and driving winds created a state of emergency in Buffalo, N.Y. by Feb. 1, leaving motorists stranded in their cars and people trapped in their homes without supplies. As a result of the severe winter, one of the worst in Buffalo's history, the SIU Hall has been periodically closed along with other places of business and schools. Frankfort Paul Allers, the captain of the ferry responsible for stocking Lake Huron's Mackinac Island with beer and food for the winter was featured in a recent article in the Detroit Free Press. Brother Allers, a full book SIU member, had to steer the M/V Huron (Arnold Transit) around huge chunks of ice in December while bringing in the last supplies before the freeze. "This is the earliest I've seen the ice in all the 20 years I've been sailing to the island," he said. Sure enough, the boat laid up in January. Four to six weeks after the ferry stops running, the islanders can travel over the ice by snowmobile, horseback or foot to St. Ignace on the Upper Michigan Peninsula. The carferry M/V Viking got stuck on the ice inside the breakwall in Frank­ fort, Mich, on Jan. 29 when it was leaving that port with a load of rail cars and passengers headed for Kewaunee, Wise. Four days later on Feb. 1 it was freed by Coast Guard ice-breakers and returned to Frankfort to take on more freight cars and let the passengers off. After the Viking took off again that same day, it got stuck on the ice outside the breakwall and didn't get free until the next morning. Nevertheless, the carferry will continue to run through the winter. Fve decided to spend my vacations right here on board. Pages IMCO Committee Stresses Need for Suryiyal Techniques Seafarers of all nations should be trained in personal survival techniques before going to sea, according to the Sub-Committee on the Standards of Training and Watchkeeping of the In­ tergovernmental Maritime Consultative Organization (IMCO). At the SubCommittee's 9th session held in Lon­ don, Dec. 13-17, it also recommended strict international requirements for certifying seafarers in the use of survival craft. The Sub-Committee of IMCO, an agency of the UN, has been meeting over a four year period to draft interna­ tional standards for the training of mar­ itime personnel. Two more sessions remain before the Sub-Committee pre­ sents its recommendations to IMCO in 1978. At that time, the proposals covering the whole range of training for maritime personnel will be worked into a treaty that will become international law if enough countries sign. The recommended training in per­ sonal survival techniques would require that all first-trip seafarers be given prac­ tical instruction in putting on a life jacket, entering the water and swimming with a life jacket on, boarding liferafts and lifeboats from the water, and oper­ ating and maintaining survival craft. Recommendations for instruction in all aspects of emergency situations and how to survive during an accident at sea were also outlined. Earl ''Bull" Shepard, SIU Atlantic Coast vice president attended the Lon­ don meeting as a State Departmentdesignated advisor representing labor. Robert Kalmus, director of vocational education at the Lundeberg School in Finey Point, Md. was also present. Kalmus noted that in many instances, the requirements for training in survival techniques were more stringent than present U.S. regulations. "This means the American maritime community will have much work to do to come up to future world standards," he said. He pointed out that the Lundeberg School already gives future SIU Seafarers safety training, as well as basic training in entry skills in the deck, engine and galley departments. During the same session, the SubCommittee on Standards of Training and Watchkeeping recommended that a seaman have a minumum age of llVz with 12 months of sea service in order to qualify for certification in survival craft, or nine months sea service follow­ ing completion of an approved training course. The Sub-Committee also discussed where the new safety and training regu­ lations would apply. Such treaties at sea usually do not hold for "designated near coastal waters" because sailors in domestic trade may not need as much training as those on deep sea vessels. However, there has been a lot of debate as to how far out "designated near coastal waters" extend. After a long dis­ cussion, the Sub-Committee tightened up the definition to mean waters just off the flag state's shore or near neighbor­ ing states' shores. This would prevent unqualified seafarers from bringing their vessels into international waters, or for that matter into American terri­ torial waters as well. Notke to Mmters On Pnadme When throwing in for work dur­ ing a job call at any SIU Hiring Hall, members must produce the following: • membership certificate • registration card • clinic card • seaman's papers In addition, when assigning a Job the dispatcher will comply with the fellcwing Section 5, Sabsection 7 of the SIU Shipping Rules: "Within each class of seniorityrating in every Department, prior­ ity for entry rating Jobs shall be given to all seamen who possess Lifeboatman endorsement by the United States Coast Guard. The Seafarers Appeals Board may waive the preceding sentence when, in the sole Judgment of the Board, undue hardship will result or extenuating circumstances war­ rant such waiver." ice Lays Up Presque Isle In early January, even the SlU-contracted tug-barge combination Presque Isle (Litton Great Lakes) v\/as forced to lay up earlier than scheduled after getting stuck several times in the ice-clogged turns of the St. Mary's River. The 1000-foot bulk carrier arrived covered with ice at its winter home, the frozen port of Milwaukee, Wise. Seafarprs Log ijwirgil 2 �ADAMS ORDERS STUDY OF TANKER REGULATIONS Closely following the recent Senate investigation into foreign-flag tanker accidents, Transportation Secretary Brock Adams has appointed a Marine Safety Task Force to review all regulations dealing with tankers operating in U.S. waters in order to insure the highest possible standards of safety. At the same time, Secretary Adams announced the issuance of safety regulations which set a minimum level of proper navigation practice and equipment for all vessels of 1,600 or more gross tons operating in U.S. navigable waters. In issuing regulations to increase marine safety, the secretary called the current frequency of tanker accidents in U.S. waters "intolerable." Policy for the maritime industry is determined by the laws passed by Congress and signed by the President, regulations front the Coast Guard, and funding through the Maritime Administration. The maritime industry must be alert at all times to hearings and planning meetings and must maintain ciose contact with members of Congress, their staffs, and the agencies to present their views and make information available about their needs. Listed below are some of the new appointments and activities which affect the industry. I I NEW CHAIRMAN OF MERCHANT MARINE COMMITTEE The Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee of the House of Repre­ sentatives, which has a key role in all bills relating to the maritime industry, has anew chairman. Rep. John Murphy (D-N.Y.) is replacing Leonor Sullivan, who retired at the end of the 94th Congress. Chairman Murphy, from the 16th District, has served on the Merchant Marine Committee for 14 years and has been chairman of the subcommittees on Coast Guard, Oceanography, Panama Canal and the Select Committee on Outer Continental Shelf. Rep. Murphy has lent his support over the years to the fight to keep the Public Health Service Hospitals open, against repeated attempts by the Admin­ istration to close them. The Staten Island facility, in his district, is one of the eight remaining hospitals. Murphy was the chief sponsor of the 1976 House bill on the outer continental shelf, a bill to revise procedures for development of Federal offshore oil and gas resources. The bill, and its "buy-American" Murphy amendment, died in September in the adjournment rush. BLACKWELL ASKED TO STAY ON AT MARAD Robert Blackwell, assistant secretary of commerce for maritime affairs since 1972, has been asked to stay on as head of the Maritime Administration, the agency which administers operating and construction differential subsidies and Title XI loans. • When a new President takes office, appointed officials from the previous Administration usually resign, allowing the President to make his own appoint­ ments. ••T . i f'J WRITING TO YOUR REPRESENTATIVE If you wish to express your views to elected representatives on matters of concern to you, the correct form for addressing letters is: The Honorable (Senator's Name) or (Representative's Name) Senate Office Building House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 Washington, D.C. 20515 Senate Committees 20510 House Committees 20515 Increase your influence by describing yourself as: 1) A constituent 2) a voter (also campaign contributor, precinct worker, etc.) 3) a taxpayer (union member, homeowner, etc.) 4) an active citizen (member of civic group, veterans' or religious organization). When writing to congressmen not your own, mention family, friends or business interests you have in the districts or states served by them. 11 CARGO PREFERENCE Three bills have been introduced to require that up to 30 percent of our oil imports be carried in U.S.-flag ships. Chairman Murphy, who has stated that cargo preference is one of the priorities for the Merchant Marine Committee, is the author of one of two House bills. Rep. William Whitehurst (R-Va.) has introduced an identical bill. The third was introduced in the Senate by Sen. Ernest Hollings (D-S.C.). The House bills have been referred to the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee and Senator Hollings' bill will be sent to the Senate Commerce Committee. No hearings have been scheduled. SIU President Paul Hall, testifying last month before' the Senate Commerce Committee on recent oil spills, urged Congress to require that more oil be shipped on American tankers with their better trained American seamen. fl SPAD is the union's separate segregated political fund. It solicits and accepts only voluntary contributions. It engages in political activities and niakes con­ tributions to candidates. A member may voluntarily contribute as be sees fit or make no contribution without fear of reprisal. Seafarers are urged to contribute to SPAD. It is the way to have your voice beard and to keep your union effective in the fight for legislation to protect the ^ security of every Seafarer and bis family. ^ A copy of our report is filed with the Federal Election Commission and is % available for purchase from the Federal Election Commission, Washington, ^ D.C. S PHS System Heeds More Funds for Full Service The USPHS system may have to begin cutting back on personnel and services the end of this month unless it gets some kind of commitment from Congress for supplemental appropria­ tions of $10 million to cover increased medical and operational costs this year. The hospitals' budget for fiscal year 1977 had been set by Congress at $128 million last year. The request for the additional funds now sits with the House and Senate Appropriations Com­ mittees. The hospitals do not need the extra funds immediately, but they must have at least a promise that the money will be forthcoming later this year. If they do not get that promise soon, the hospitals \vill be forced to cut back in preparation for the projected fiscal shortcomings months from now. How­ ever, USPHS has not announced where the manpower and service cuts would be made. In other news involving the USPHS system, the Department of Health, Education and Welfare has finally sub­ mitted, four months late, a study it conducted to determine the cost of modernization for the eight USPHS Hospitals. Congress has been holding back on allocating appropriations for modernization of the facilities while waiting for HEW's belated cost pro­ jections. The modernization costs, which are expected to be about $120, million, would include funds to move the Gal­ veston USPHS Hospital from its present site to the abandoned Space Memorial Hospital also in Galveston. However, bids on the abandoned hospital are expected to be called early next month, which leaves Congress little time to evaluate HEW's cost study and then act on it. In the meantime, the SIU will be working in Congress to cut some red tape so the opportunity of acquiring the modern Space Memorial facility does not elude the USPHS system. Despite the latest problems facing programs and the. care they provide their beneficiaries, despite constant attempts by the Department of Health, Education and Welfare to undermine the system, is a tremendous tribute to USPHS Contributions the hospitals, staffs and the officers of the USPHS system." Although HEW will probably con­ The Committee c^.-idemned HEW's tinue its fight to close the eight remain­ attempts "to thwart the will of Congress ing hospitals. Congress is aware of the by seeking termination of the system," hospitals' contributions to local health and affirmed that "the weight of evi­ needs and has publicly stated it intends dence in these hearings makes it abun­ to keep the hospitals open. dantly clear that to close any single one This staunch Congressional support of the eight hospitals would be irrespon­ for the system emerged out of hearings conducted several months back by the , sible and unconscionable." The Committee strongly suggested House Committee on Appropriations that instead of trying to close the investigating the need for keeping the USPHS Hospitals, HEW should use its hospitals operating. energy "to develop an adequate wellAt that time, the Committee con­ expresssed continuation policy which cluded that "the eight general care hos­ includes expansion of needed services pitals of the USPHS system are an and the retention of competent staff invaluable resource for the use in deal­ with assurances to beneficiaries that ing with the health needs of this they will not be shoved from pillar to nation." And the Committee noted post under an uncertain process of con^emphatically that "the high quality of tract care." their operation, training and research the USPHS Hospitals, the serious threats to the system's survival posed by HEW's continuous attempts to shut it down seem to have passed. IV ; ^ �.yiSSSp^FlpcrsTIB:;— - The Old Brooklyn, New York Navy Yard: A Study in Especially on one of those dark grey cloudy days, when an early winter wind would whip up thousands of tell-tale whitecaps in New York harbor, you could stand alone in eerie silence in the abandoned Brooklyn Navy Yard and hear the faint, forgotten echoes of work­ men's hammers as they built the most famous ships in America's history. You might have heard clanging on the bulkheads of the legendary battle­ ship Maine, blown up in ISavana harbor in 1898; or the U.S.S. Arizona, sunk in the Japanese attack on Pearl Har­ bor in 1941; or the U.S.S. Missouri, aboard which the Japanese formally surrendered, closing one of the darkest chapters in the history of mankind. World War II. But that was all in the past and pre­ tend the year is now 1966, the Brooklyn Navy Yard's 165th, and what many believe is its last birthday. It is in that year that the U.S. Navy Department pulls up stakes leaving the Yard to New York's sizeable pigeon population. The Navy left the Yard a sad shell of its great historic past. It was like a vast steel and cement ghost town with wind­ swept leaves feigning tumblewced and (PHOTO PILOT: JAY BECK) Here's a bird's eye aerial view of the Yard this month. Note the TT Stuyvesant (left) and the TT Manhattan (center). -•V its huge empty graving docks serving as a Boot Hill for the nation's naval past. With the Yard's closing, there were various plans for its use including turn­ ing it into a vast industrial park. One city planner even wanted to build a new house of detention there. Nothing came of these plans, though, whether it was due to a lack of funds or lack of ini­ tiative—or maybe it was fate. Fortunately, in late 1969 the Brook­ lyn Navy Yard was resurrected for the work it had been meant to do. Seatrain Shipbuilding, a subsidiary of the SIUcontracted Seatrain Lines, leased a large part of the Yard from New York City to build ships unlike any ever built there before—giant ships called super­ tankers. All the ships would be built under the auspices of the SlU-backed Merchant Marine Act of 1970. Before long, the Navy Yard was alive with activity again as nearly 2,500 SIUaffiliated United Industrial Workers, hired mostly from the surrounding hardpressed areas of Brooklyn, worked on the first of four 225,000-ton supertank­ ers slated to be built at the Yard. The first ship, appropriately named the Brooklyn, was launched in July 1973 and became the largest merchant vessel ever built in the United States. Her sistership, the Williamshnrgh, was launched and put into service the following year, and it appeared that the Brooklyn Navy Yard was well on its way to a new career as a merchant ship­ yard. However, in late 1974, a serious dip .. "• /• ' >0''^ • 7-''V" The barge Antoine under construction Is nearly In the completion stage. Entrance to the main administration building of the Seatrain Shipbuilding Corp. in the Y^rd. Page 10 Looking at a front view of the supertanker TT Manhattan undergoing modifica­ tions to her Icebreaking bow. Toolroom Supervisor Stenio Augustin in the window takes orders from Welders Joseph Poole III, (left) and Michael Hodelin on Feb. 17. Seafarers Log �9 Progress From An Exriting Past to a Brigitt Future in the world tanker market, coupled with President Ford's pocket veto pf the Energy Transportation Security Act, which would have reserved 30 percent of all U.S. oil imports for U.S.flag tankers, brought operations at the Yard to a halt. Left unfinished were flie Brooklyn's sisterships, Stuyvesant and Bay Ridge, During this idle period for the Yard, the SIU negotiated for several months with government officials and eventu­ ally was instrumental in securing a $40 million loan for Seatrain to complete the ships. Most of the laid-off men re­ turned to woH(, but the future of the Yard was still in doubt Soon after, though, the Yard won a $20 million contract to build eight 370foot seabarges for Bulk Food Carriers of San Francisco, and the Yard again was on the road to recovery. That was Welder Edgar Hoper (above photo on left) welds on the inside of a bulkhead of the TT Bay Ridge in one of the about a year-and-a-half ago. fabrication sheds at the Yard. While (above right) Insulator Darryl White unloads pipe insulation off a truck to be used Today, business is booming at the Yard and UIW members are busier in the TT Stuyvesant. Below (left) Painter Errol Mayers takes a break while painting TT Stuyvesant. And below (right), next tfian ever. Work is nearly completed on to a snowdrift, is the administration bidg. of the SlU-affiliated United Industrial Workers (UIW) of North America. the supertanker Stuyvesant, and the Bay Ridge is more than half done. In addition, the Yard has won recent contracts to build six various types of oceangoing barges at a cost of nearly $53 million. Among tbese baizes will be two triple-decked roll on/roll off barges, built as part of a unique tug-barge sys­ tem. The huge vessels, capable of carry­ ing all kinds of wheeled commercial and mUitary equipment, will be 568 feet in length, 85 feet wide and will draw 13 feet The contracts also include one 440foot self propelled roll on/roll off con­ tainer barge for Cove Carriers; two 438-foot oceangoing barges for Union Carbide, and one 300-foot ocean barge for McAllister Brothers of New York. In addition to this work, UIW mem­ close your eyes and listen to the noisy, bers are removing the ice-breaker bow modify an oceangoing deck bai^e for ity in World War II employed 72,000 metallic work, you can also experience men and women in the war effort, is of the SlU-contracted tanker Manhat­ use in carrying coal. the historian's pen as a new chapter The Brooklyn Navy Yard, which for now a major contributor to the U.S. tan, once the largest ship in the U.S. Is written in the incredible life of the merchant marine. 165 years built 26 different kinds of merchant fleet. Brooklyn Navy Yard. If you go there today, and simply The Yard also has a contract to warships, and at the height of its activ­ Installina a pipe on the TT Stuyvesant (photo on left) is Pipefitter Bob Horstmann. In center photo Carpenters (I. to r.) Rene Jeantine, Osmond Kalaba and John Knott strip No"3 tank on the TT Stuyvesant. At right, is the TT Stuyvesant which is nearing completion. February, 1977 Page 11 #1 • li if �Oyerseas Natalie Committee Manhattan Committee Having her bow modified at the Seatrain shipbuilding facility at the old Brook­ lyn (N.Y.) Navy Yard, was the TT Wan/7affan(Hudson Waterways) in the middle of last month. Part of her crew and the Ship's Committee are (I. to r.): Engine Delegate S. Plaisance; Recertified Bosun David Dickinson, ship's chairman; Chief Steward M. J. Mundine, secretary-reporter; Saloon Messmap Charles Hall; Deck Delegate Teddy McDuffie, and Steward Delegate Rainey Tate. Paying • off last month at Stapleton Anchorage, S.I., N.Y. was the crew and the Ship's Committee of the SS Overseas Natalie (Maritime Overseas) of (I. to r.): Chief Steward Frank Paylor, secretary-reporter; Educational Director Clofus Sullivan; Steward Delegate Don Richards, and Engine Delegate G. Garza. San Juan Committee American Heritage Committee On Jan. 18 on her maiden voyage out of the West Coast, the new tanker ST American Heritage (Westchester Marine) paid off her SlU crew at Stapleton Anchorage, S.I., N.Y. Her Ship's Committee are (I. to r.): Steward Delegate Don Knoles; Engine Delegate George R. Rogers; Deck Delegate Bob Ray; Re­ certified Bosun Billy Mitchell, ship's chairman, and Chief Steward John Shields, secretary-reporter. Ready to get off the SS San Juan (Puerto Rico Marine) after a payoff in Port Elizabeth, N.J. recently is the Ship's Committee of (I. to r.): Steward Delegate Julio Rivera; Deck Delegate D. Manzanet; Recertified Bosun Robert Gorbea, sjnip's chairman, and Engine Delegate C. Garcia. Sea-Land Calloway Committee John B. Waterman Committee Seated around a mess table of the SS John B. Waterman (Waterman^ at a payoff recently in the port of Baltimore is the Ship's Committee of, clockwise from foreground left: Bosun C. C. Smith, ship's chairman; Engine Delegate Louis Juneau; Chief Steward L. W. Franlin, secretary-reporter; Steward Dele­ gate Tom Buckley, and Deck Delegate Robert Favalora. Page 12 SlU Patrolmen Teddy Babkowski (seated left) and George Ripoll (seated right) do their paperwork aboard the SS Sea-Land Galloway at Port Elizabeth, N.J. In the background is the Ship's Committee (I. to r.) of: Steward Delegate Aristedes Karis; Engine Delegate Alan Gardner; Recertified Bosun George Burke, ship's chairman, and Deck Delegate Ken Nuotio. Seafarers Log �SS St. Louis The Merry Christmas Day menu to end all holiday menus at sea was had on the 555/. Louis (Sea-Land) on Dec. 25 starting with a breakfast of honeydew melon, stewed peaches, baked apple, Wheatena, Cream of Wheat, fried oysters, smoked herring. Southern fried chicken giblets, chicken livers, shirred eggs Bayonnaise, minced salmon omelet and griddle cakes with maple syrup. For dinner, consomme supreme, broiled halibut steak with maitre d'hotel sauce, Vermont turkey stuffed with pecans and oysters, smoked Virginia ham with champagne sauce, beef ribs, candied yams, cauliflower, broccoli, lemon meringue pie and fruit cake were featured. If you were still hungry, filet mignon in mushroom sauce, salmon salad, cheeses, dates and figs could be eaten for supper. Afterwards, Recertified Bosun Alan E. Whitman, Engine Delegate Ken H. Bowman and the entire crew gave a vote of thanks to the steward department for the three superb, beautiful Christmas Day meals and for a well-run de­ partment. Chief Steward Theodore R. Goodman thanked his department and the crew for a beautiful six months of sailing without a beef. Chief Cook Frank Adkins, getting off to start his own business, will be missed by all since "the man's food is great." Departing Steward Delegate Fritzbert A. Stephen also will be missed, an "all around good man." The ship was expected to pay off on Feb. 26 in Rotterdam. New York Author and AB John T. "Jack" Kelly, 54, of Ozone Park, Queens, N.Y. will have his first autobiographical book "Escape to the Sea" published in the late spring by Exposition Press of Hicksville, L.I., N.Y. The Brooklyn-born Seafarer, who joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1970, brings everything topside in his book which tells what attracts a man to go to sea. Excursions in ports near and far are described and the essence of the sea's healing powers on the mind and the psyche are captured by the author. SS Delta Brasil, Norte, Paraguay, Uruguay, Mar The U.S. Coast Guard has awarded AMVER pennants to the SlU-contracted 55 Del/a Brasil, 55 Delta Norte and the 55 Delta Paraguay (all Delta Line) for their lifesaving roles in the Automated Mutual Assistance Vessel Rescue System (AMVER). These were the second such awards for the Delta Brasil and the Delta Norte. The AMVER voluntary communications program develops and perfects rapid search and rescue operations for stricken ships and crews in the oceans of the world. It has resulted in reducing the number of MAYDAY calls for help from vessels in out-of-the-way positions and in cutting time lost for ships answering the calls. Juneau, Alaska A recently completed Coast Guard marine radio communications antenna on Tuklung Mountain, Cape Constantine, near the Kodiak Rescue Center, will aid Seafarers sailing in Bristol Bay north of the Aleutians. The improved remote control communications link is part of a U.S. project to cover all coastlines in the country. Another antenna will be put up on Cape Gull near Kodiak by spring. New Orleans On Maritime Sunday here on Mar. 13, the SIU will place a memorial wreath in the Mississippi across from St. Louis Cathedral in honor of those seafarers who lost their lives at sea. At 10 a.m. a Mass for the departed seafarers will be offered up by Arch­ bishop Philip M. Hannan in the cathedral. Port Chaplain the Rev. Donald F. Grady, S.J., who attends and gives the invocation at MTD meetings here, said "The purpose of this Maritime Sunday observance is to honor those men and women who spend their lives sailing the seas of the world and bring cargo of all kinds to this port. It is also to ask God's blessings and protection on all seamen, whose work is often hazardous." The LASH container ship, the 55 Delta Mar (Delta Line) inaugurated a new run late last month from the Gulf to the Venezuelan ports of Guanta and Puerto La Cruz. Helping to create for the Seafarers the warm spirit of Christmas at home far from family and friends on that day aboard the 55 Delta Uru};itay enroute to the port of Dakar, Senegal was the International Seamen's Center of the port of Houston. Playing Santa during the holiday season, the center l\ad a gift for each crew- member waiting for him under the Yuletide tree in the ship's recreation room. Some of those Seafarers who got gifts were Brothers OS Brian D. HubbelJ and Daniel H. Gemeiner, Cook and Baker Thomas Fields, Chief Cook Willie Patterson, Third Cook Neville Johnson Jr., Messmen James Henderson and Jimmie Jones, and Wiper Michael S. Pell. Atlanta, Go. SS Overseas Alice The doctors who finally diagnosed the cause of the American Legionnaires disease which took the lives of many of those attending a convention in Phila­ delphia last year were USPHS doctors presently operating out of the U.S. Communicable Disease Control Center in Atlanta, Ga. The head of those physicians is Dr. A. Merriweather. Going aground in an ice-clogged channel off the port of Baltimore late last month was the tanker 55 Overseas Alice (Maritime Overseas) carrying almost 6-million gallons of gasoline. The Coast Guard reported that no gasoline was spilled into the waters and that the ship's hull apparently had not been damaged. Deep Sea Mining Issue at UN Law of the Sea Confab in May When the next general session of the United Nations' Law of the Sea Con­ ference — which former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger once called "one of the most comprehensive and critical negotiations in history" — convenes in New York City this May, tops on the list of things to be settled will undoubt­ edly be the controversial deep sea min­ ing issue. On one side of the mining issue sits the industrialized nations with deep sea mining capabilities, such as, the U.S., Japan, Russia and others who are anxi­ ous to begin retrieving some of the esti­ mated $3 trillion worth of manganese nodules just waiting to be scooped up off the ocean s floor. These nodules contain nickel, copper, cobalt and other important minerals. On the other side of the issue is a solid political block of mostly under­ developed nations, known as the Group of 77, which want a monopolistic inter­ national authority to exert effective February, 1977 controls over marketing and production of the seabed minerals. The Group of 77, which is now composed of about 100 nations, feels that if such an allpowerful authority is not formulated, the economies of developing nations, largely dependent on the land-based production of the same minerals con­ tained in the sunken nodules, would be in serious jeopardy. At the last general session of the con­ ference six months ago, a group of nations including the United States in­ troduced a compromise which would give industrialized nations access to only one half of the manganese nodule fields, while leaving the balance of the fields to be develoiped by the Inter­ national Seabed Authority. The com­ promise also included a tempcrary pro­ duction limit to protect land-based nickel producers. At the start of the session, the Group of 77 flatly refused to accept the com­ promise, and instead tried to introduce proposals to place all seabed mining under the auspices of the Seabed Au­ thority. However, by the end of the ses­ sion, the Group of 77 seemed to be taking a more moderate position on the proposal. Still nothing final was worked out. In the May 1977 session of the Law of the Sea Conference, the half-andhalf compromise may again be intro­ duced and this time it may be ratified. If the mining issue, which has been the major stumbling block throughout the four-year history of the conference, is finally decided, other outstanding disputes would probably fall into line quickly thereafter. In fact, a number of major issues, including proposals for a 12-mile territorial sea limit, a 200-mile economic zone in which coastal nations would have sovereign rights to fish and oil, the principle of unimpeded passage, and provisions on ocean pollution and scientific research, have in general been agreed upon. If all the chips finally fall into order in the May session—a very tall order— 150 countries could be sign­ ing a treaty covering 400 international laws of the sea. Whether the upcoming session ends in success or failure the U.S. will have a new. man, former Secretary of Com­ merce Elliot Richardson, to represent the nation at the conference. President Jimmy Carter, who made the appoint­ ment, said that "although there has been some progress" in the sessions in Geneva, Caracas and New York, "many important issues remain. At stake are competing national interests in freedom of navigation and use of the seas in ocean resources development, in the advancement of ocean science and in environmental protection." In addition to his most recent post as secretary of commerce, Richardson hat; served other administrations as attorney general, secretary of defense, and under secretary of state. Page 13 �< - ^ A Dream Comes True for Young SIU Boatman Inland operations at a number of SlU ports on the rivers and the Atlantic Coast have been affected by this year's severe winter weather. Here are some of the reports which we have received. When John Woodburn stepped into the St. Louis SIU Hall back in the spring of 1975, he never expected to become a towboatman. "I had this vague dream of going to sea," he ex­ plains. He soon found, however, that his best opportunity lay in attending the Inland Entry Program for deckhand/tankerman at the Lundeberg School. He has not regretted his deci­ sion. "I like the job a lot," says Brother Woodburn, who has been working as a tankerman on SlU-contracted boats Norfolk The SlU-contracted Penn Central Railroad tugs were out of service for 10 days due to ice on the Chesapeake Bay, but they are back in operation now. A new three-year contract has just been signed with W. P. Hunt Co., a local oil transfer operation. The new contract contains significant increases in wages and fringe benefits as well as improved working conditions. Boston The Cape Cod Canal was closed down early this month for the first time in six years. All local marine trafiic had to take the long route around Nantucket, adding about two days to the trip time in and out of Boston. St. Louis The Mississippi River below St. Louis to Cairo, 111. was closed for much of January and February due to an 80-mile long ice jam which halted navigation. The Illinois Waterway above St. Louis to Chicago was virtually closed, as very few tows were able to make any headway through the heavy ice. Balitmore Ice on the harbor here is the worst it has ever been. SIU members, especially those working for Curtis Bay Towing, are getting a lot of experience at icebreaking. Philadelphia SIU Tug Boatmen were working longer hours than usual as their boats at­ tempted to clear passages through thfe six-foot-thick ice on Delaware Bay. New Orleans The halting of navigation on the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers due to ice has been felt 1,000 miles to the south. Empty grain ships are backing up and grain elevators are operating at half capacity while the port waits for ice-bound grain barges to arrive. After her yearly one-month lay-up, the Delta Queen has begun her 1977 season with a round trip cruise from New Orleans to Memphis. The SlU-contracted overnight excursion boat will operate in New Orleans and the Lower Mississippi area during the spring months. Jacksonville Caribe Towing has just crewed its newest and biggest boat, the 7,000 hp. tug Hunter. The Hunter will operate on a container barge run from Jacksonville to Panama. for a year-and-a-half now. "I've always loved the water and being outdoors. And I like to be on the move." He could hardly have found a more suit­ able line of work. Brother Woodburn's work for Na­ tional Marine Service and Dixie Car­ riers has taken him over many miles of inland waterways. He likes to talk about the different rivers he's worked on, which so far include the Lower Mis­ sissippi, the Ohio, the Illinois, the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, and even the Arkansas, on which very few SIU mem­ bers have had occasion to work. So far the Ohio wins Boatman Woodburn's prize for the most beauti­ ful river. "The banks are lined with rolling hills, and the water is so clear in places that you can actually see the bottom." But he suspects that the Ohio may lose the prize if he ever takes his dream trip on the Upper Mississippi in springtime. Another river that interests Brother Woodburn is the Warrior, which runs through Alabama. Why such an ob­ scure choice? "Because I've heard the Warrior is a fierce river to run, very twisting and with a swift current," re­ plies the adventurous young Boatman. Brother Woodburn encounters a dif­ ferent sort of adventure on the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, where his work frequently takes him. "The mosquitoes down there are big enough to kill a cow," laments the Midwesterner, "and we often see alligators. Once, while loading barges at Pecan Island in Louisiana, I saw four, of them lounging around within 20-feet of the dock." He's had plenty of run-ins with mos­ quitoes, but so far the alligators have left him alone. Boatman Woodburn received his tankerman's license within two months of his graduation from the Lundeherg School. He enjoys his work and dis­ cusses it in a most professional way, hut he is ready to move on to bigger things. Consequently, he plans to attend the next Towboat Operator Course at the Lundeherg School. "I know I'll get my license if I go to Piney Point," he declares. "I got my GED there, and I know how helpful the teachers can be. They really go out of their way to make sure people pass." Brother Woodburn gives all the usual reasons for wanting to upgrade to the wheelhouse: higher pay, job security, and increased job satisfaction. What will he do with the fatter paycheck which he will some day receive as a towboat captain or pilot? "I hope to buy a farm, maybe some­ where near the Ohio River," he says. With the drive and determination that he has shown in his new career. Boat­ man John Woodburn will surely be Farmer John Woodburn one day. Houston The SlU-conlracted G & H Towing Co. has transferred its newest boat, the Phillip K, to its Corpus Christi ship-docking operation. The company expects delivery of the C. R. Hayden, a sister boat to the Phillip K, some time in April. Paducah Once again a lock on the Ohio River near Paducah has been damaged and trallic through the port has been slowed or halted. This month Lock 50, sixty miles upriver from Paducah, was closed for two weeks while damage to 14 dam wickets was being repaired. The wickets were damaged by a helpful towboat which was attempting to clear them of ice. As a result of all this bad weather, which has hampered or totally stopped operations in some areas causing millions of dollars in losses to operators, in­ creases in barge rates may be necessary later this year, according to many towboat companies. A spokesman for the operators said that "no one knows at this point what the rate increases may be until the total impact of the winter is felt." But he added that shippers could expect 'he increases as soon t s barge operations get back into full gear after the spring thaw. Page 14 I Don't Care What Your Hobby Is, Fenwick, You Can't Bring That Animal Aboard! Seafarers Lo. �^ J Come June, Call '69 Scholarship Winner, Dr. Pucevich "I had a good time in college," Maria Valiente Pucevich told the Log in a re­ cent interview. The 1969 SIU scholar­ ship winner attended the University of New Orleans and majored in medical technology. After college she went to medical school and is now in her last year at Tulane University Medical School in New Orleans. Come June, she will be called Dr. Pucevich. "I never thought about anything else but college when I was growing up," the daughter of former Seafarer Arturo Valiente explained. "If you don't go, you limit yourself. After high school, I would have had to take a boring job. Instead, I had a chance to meet differ­ ent people and broaden myself by tak­ ing courses outside my field. Each new semester, with new courses and class­ mates, was like a whole new change of scenery. "Because of the scholarship, I didn't have to work while at school, so I was able to devote full time to my studies and have an active social life besides," Mrs. Pucevich added. Great Idea** Her first year at school was spent at Sophie Newcomb, the school for women at Tulane University. But the other students were from out of town and lived on campus, which Mrs. Pucevich couldn't afford. "Raising the grant to $10,000 was a great idea," she noted. (At the time Mrs. Pucevich won the •"<. Maria Valiente Pucevich SIU scholarship, the grant was worth $6,000.) Since she felt left out of things at Sophie Newcomb, she switched to the University of New Orleans, where there were other commuting students—many of them high school friends. She ma­ jored in medical technology and did exceptionally well in her studies. En­ couraged by one of her professors, she decided to apply to medical school. "In medical technology, you study how to perform the various laboratory tests to identify diseases. It is a chal­ lenging and difficult course. But I de­ cided that' laboratory work was too theoretical for me. I considered be­ coming a physical therapist, or a den­ tist, but then I settled on medical school. "Since there were only 25 women in a class of 150 at medical school, I was intimidated at first. But it turned out fine. The students develop a lot in common and you make good friend­ ships." Just last Aug. 27, she married a fellow student. Chuck Pucevich. Mrs. Pucevich intends to specialize in dermatology, the study of skin dis­ eases, because she is interested in the effects of cosmetics. "Dermatologists make people look better which makes them happy," she said. Right now, she and her husband are waiting to hear from various medical centers where they have applied to do their intern­ ships. »1 Her father, Arturo Valiente, used to sail in the steward department on the passenger ships. When those ships laid up, he went to work in some of the bet­ ter New Orleans restaurants and his wife went back to work also so he could study accounting at night. He is now working for the Internal Revenue Ser­ vice. *T am glad Maria's story will be printed in the Log," he said, "because 1 am grateful that she won the scholar­ ship. I want other Seafarers to know it is possible for their children to go to college as well." Higher West Coast T7 Porpoise Quota Bid Cheers Tunamen The U.S. tuna fishing industry re­ ceived some encouraging news last month when Frank W. Vanderheyden, administrative law judge for the Com­ merce Department, recommended thai the 1977 porpoise mortality quota for. West Coast tunamen should be approx­ imately 96,000, which is 18,000 more than the 1976 level. The National Ma­ rine and Fisheries Service had previ­ ously proposed a 1977 mortality quota of 29,920 which tuna industry officials called "unrealistically low." Two days after Vanderheyden's rec­ ommendations were made public, San Diego Federal Court Judge William Enright lifted the ban on tuna fishermen from using surface swimming porpoise to locate and fish schools of yellow fin tuna. He set a temporary porpoise mor­ tality limit of 10,000 until the NMFS officially sets the 1977 quota sometime next month. He noted that the 10,000 limit "is a reasonable figure to permit the fleet to go fishing now." Immediately after Judge Enright's ruling, conservation groups filed an ap­ peal with the U.S. District Court of Appeals in Washington, D.C. which promptly stayed Judge Enright's deci­ sion. However, a sp(Scesman for the American Tunaboat Association said that the fleet would remain at sea until a court order was received. Porpoise Study Begins Both industry and union officials have agreed for a longtime that the por­ poise mortality controversy would con­ tinue to go on unsolved until it could be realistically determined how many porpoise actually swim the oceans, and then reasonable quotas set. Fortunately, such a study has just been launched by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The massive study is being conducted by air and by sea and will attempt to cover the 5-milUon square miles of the eastern tropical Pacific Ocean. A spokesman for NCAA said the goal of the survey is to better under­ stand the impact of commercial tuna fishing on porpoise population. The spokesman noted that the "results of the survey will have important implica­ tions for the welfare of the porpoise stocks and will strongly influence future fishing regulations for the U.S. tuna fleet." The air survey will be conducted from a longrange Navy plane flying in designated tracklines from airfields in California, Ecuador, Hawaii and French Polynesia. The NOAA spokesman described the air operation as follows; "When a por­ poise school is sighted, visual estimates will be made by the two observers on watch and the data recorded 'V another observer riding in the plastic nose oi the plane. Pictures will be taken with a 9-inch mapping camera. The airplane will then drop to about 5,000 feet to make species identification, and then resume the trackline." The seagoing part of the study will be conducted by two research vessels which, combined, are expected to cover 24,000 nautical miles in just over two months time. It is hoped that the NOAA study, which will cost the Government more than $330,000, will be a positive step in solving the porpoise mortality ques­ tion. t. ) •; t { I I , ^ nil AlcoHolism I if dii f It C3n treat February, 1977 Page 15 i �The All-Alaska Gas Pipeline Makes Sense How many winter disasters will this nation have to live through be­ fore the government comes up with a policy that will insure a steady fuel supply. During this past January and February, factories in the northeast and midwest were forced to close be­ cause of lack of natural gas. Thou­ sands of workers were laid off. Home­ owners had to lower their thermostats and school children attended classes in their coats and gloves. Back in the winter of 1973-74 dur­ ing the Arab oil boycott, there was similar deprivation and shortages. But in three years, federal energy ad­ ministrators have learned nothing. Recently, Federal Power Commis­ sion Judge Nahum Litt ruled that an all-American route to deliver Alas­ kan natural gas to markets through­ out the United States, proposed by El Paso Alaska Co., was second-best to a gas pipeline across Canada into the U.S. Fortunately, this ruling is not the last word. The Federal Power Com­ mission must review the decision and make a recommendation to President relying on other nations for our Carter by May 1, 1977. The Presi­ energy supply can do. Furthermore, dent's choice of a route to move Alas­ during the 1973 Arab-Israeli War, kan gas to the lower 48 states must Liberia, a so-called friendly nation, then be approved by Congress. ordered American owned runaway The SlU intends to fight Judge ships under its flag to stay out of the Litt's decision all the way, because no mideast arena. Why take the risk with matter how you look at it, it is bad Canada when an all-American route for the nation's security, bad for the is available? economy and bad for the American Unsettled Canadian native claims workers and consumers. and unsettled political arrangements The Canadian pipeline route fa­ with Canada over the pipeline further vored by Judge Litt would bring complicate the situation. Another Alaskan Prudhoe Bay gas across the problem is crossing the Alaskan Alaskan Wildlife Range through the Wildlife Range which would threaten MacKenzie River Valley in the Ca­ an ecologically delicate wilderness nadian Northwest Territory and then area. Billions of dollars spent in con­ down through the Province of Al­ struction, and paid for by the Amer­ berta. From the point of view of ican gas consumer, would go to national security, this leaves a vital Canada, Japan and Western Europe source of fuel supply in the hands of —not to mention $7 billion in Ca­ a foreign country, which is a mistake. nadian taxes. Unfortunately, Judge Although Canada and the United Litt did not consider these issues. States have had friendly relations in In contrast, the all-Alaska route the past, the stability of that nation is proposed by El Paso would be fully threatened by the secessionist move­ under U.S. control and would gen­ ment in Quebec. erate 750,000 man years of badly The Arab oil boycott showed what needed jobs for Americans. The gas pipeline would parallel the Alaskan oil line from Prudhoe Bay to Valdez, an area where all the native claim issues and ecology issues have long since been settled. From Valdez, the gas would be carried in liquefied gas (LNG) ships to the lower 48 states. The El Paso proposal would re­ quire approximately 11 Americanflag LNG vessels. Building them would generate 68,673 man years of shipyard employment. Crewing them will require a total of 578 U.S. sea­ men each year. There will be a de­ mand for American tugs and barges, not to mention construction workers, welders, painters, electricians, engi­ neers and other skilled tradesmen during construction stages of the pipeline and LNG liquefication plant. This employment would be created without Federal aid or assistance. As an added benefit, the all-Alaska route would help the U.S. balance of pay­ ments and contribute $10 billion in taxes over the life of the project. Because of the many benefits, the SIU supports El Paso's proposed allAlaska route. This route was also en­ dorsed at the 1975 Biennial Con­ vention of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department, which represents 43 AFL-CIO unions and eight mil­ lion workers. WMWS&mm to iSft.: f '.3k. ^ - CaiARUtS W WORCAN ';* 4' HISTORIC PRESERVATION • Deep Appreciation -V. I would like very much to express my whole hearted and deep felt apprecia^tion to our Welfare Plan and the Board of Trustees for their help to me while my wife, Anne, was confined in the Medi Center of America with terminal cancer. She passed away on Nov. 18, 1976. Fraternally, James L. Danzey Mobile, Ala. BLIND TO THE LEAKS February, 1977 Official Publication of the Seafarers International Union of North America. Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO Vol. 39, No. 2 Executive Board Paul Hall President Frank Drozak Joe DiGiorgio Executive Vice President Secretary-T reasurer Earl Shepard Lindsey Williams Paul Drozak Vice President Vice President Vice President Cal Tanner Vice President SEAFAWCTS^rx>0 Marietta Homayonpour 389 Editor-in-Chief James Gannon Managittg Editor Ray Bourdius Ruth Shereff Marcia Reiss Assistant Editor Assistant Editor Assistant Editor Frank Cianciotti Dennis Lundy Chief Photographer Associate Photographer Marie Kosciusko George J. Vana Administrative Assistant Production/Art Director Published monthly by Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. Tel. 499-6600. Second class postage paid at Brooklyn, N.Y. AWord of Thanks From 'Sokf Jatk ,,4 -' ' -J-.-.. A i V• I wish to thank all the wonderful patient people that work in the SIU Welfare and Pension Plan. If they can serve an old cranky seagoat like me, then there is hope for all hands. I am on pension almost a year now and already miss all my old friends at sea and on the beach around the world. I sailed 43 years, 10 in the blackgang, 10 on deck, and 23 in the steward department. I sailed as carpenter, deck maintenance, ordinary seaman and acting able seaman on deck. Wiper, store­ keeper, electrician, oiler, fireman, watertender, and engine maintenance down below. All ratings in the steward department: printer, porter, waiter, bellhop, storekeeper, cabin steward, room steward, deck steward, nite steward, lounge steward, captain's waiter, head waiter, dishwasher, chief cook, 2nd cook, 3rd cook, 4th cook, 5th cook, nite cook and baker, 2nd baker, 3rd baker, chief steward on many cargo and tankships, 2nd steward on Army transports, so you can see I've been through the mill a couple times. Thank God for the SIU and smooth sailing ahead to all the Brothers in the Union. •••.,-•• Frateimiilly, Jack 'Saki Jack' Dolan NewMilford,N.Y. Page 16 Seafarers Log mm �B Special Supplement SEAFARERS OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO LOG I' 43 MTD Affiliates 1. American Guild of Variety Artists 2. The Journeymen Barbers, Hairdressers and Cosmetologists' International Union of America 3. International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Ship Builders, Blacksmiths, Forgers and Helpers 4. Boot and Shoe Workers' Union 5. International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftsmen 6. United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Join­ ers of America 7. United Cenient, Lime and Gypsum Workers International Union 8. Communications Workers of America 9. Distillery, Rectifying, Wine and Allied Work­ ers' International Union of America 10. International Union of Dolls, Toys, Play­ things, Novelties and Allied Products of the United Slates and Canada, AFL-CIO 11. International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers 12. International Union of Elevator Constructors 13. International Union of Operating Engineers 14. International Association of Fire Fighters 15. International Brotherhood of Firemen and Oilers 16. Glass Bottle Blowers' Association of the United States and Canada 17. American Federation of Grain Millers 18. Graphic Arts International Union 19. Hotel and Restaurant Employees' and Bar­ tenders' International Union 20. Interiiatioiial Association of Bridge, Struc­ tural and Ornamental Iron Workers 21. Laborers' International Union of North America 22. AFL-CIO Laundry and Dry Cleaning Inter­ national Union At their annual mid-winter meeting, the Executive Board of the Maritime Trades Department of the AFL-CIO declared that the framework for a strong, balanced and competitive U.S. merchant marine already 23. International Leather Goods, Plastics and Novelty Workers Union existed and pledged themselves to making sure that the goal was achieved. 24. International Association of Machinists and A powerful Merchant Marine "was proclaimed a national policy of the United States in the Merchant Aerospace Workers Marine Act of 1936," the leaders of the 43 affiliated unions explained in their final statement. "This policy was reaffirmed in the Merchant Marine Act of 1970. It further set forth the goal of modernizing and 25. Industrial Union of Marine and Shipbuilding Workers of America revitalizing the U.S. Merchant Marine." But the Executive Board members warned, "Much of what was set forth in both Acts has not yet been 26. National Marine Engineers' Beneficial Asso­ attained." While meeting in Bal Harbour, Fla. on Feb. 17 and 18, MTD executives listed the tasks still to ciation be accomplished and the legislation needed to guarantee a year of progress in fulfilling the intent of the Acts. 27. Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butcher Workmen of North America "Develop a national cargo policy by requiring that 30 percent of U.S. oil imports be carried on U.S. ships and through bilateral agreements requiring that U.S. ships carry a substantial share of U.S. dry hulk 28. Office and Professional Employees Interna­ tional Union cargo." 29. Oil, Chemical and Atomic Workers Interna­ "Urge the President to direct all agencies to use American vessels to the fullest practical extent in their tional Union administration of Federal Programs." 30. International Brotherhood of Painters and "Create an Office of Maritime Affairs Coordinator in the Executive Office of the President." Allied Trades "Apply the Jones Act to the Virgin Islands which are currently exempt from the Act's requirement that 31. United Paperworkers International Union shipping between domestic ports he on U.S. flag-ships." "Continue to fight any efforts by the oil companies to waive the Jones Act for the carriage of Alaskan 32. Operative Plasterers' and Cement Masons' oil to the lower 48 states or to grant Congressional permission to swap this oil with Japan or any other International Association of the United States foreign country." and Canada "Support the construction of an all-Alaska LNG tanker route to transport natural gas from Alaska to 33. United Association of Journeymen and Ap­ the lower 48 states." prentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting "Develop a strong balanced U.S. Merchant Marine through continued operating and construction Industry of the United States and Canada differential subsidy programs." 34. International Brotherhood of Pottery and Al­ "End dependence on the 'effective control' theory which allows major U.S. oil companies and other lied Workers multinational operations to dodge U.S. taxes and union workers by registering their ships in foreign 35. Brotherhood of Railway, Airline and Steam­ countries. The idea that these foreign-flag vessels, manned by foreign crews, in some way owe their loyalty ship Clerks, Freight Handlers, Express and to the U.S. is a myth." Station Employees "Repeal tax laws which allow U.S. operators of foreign-flag vessels to receive benefits from their 36. Retail Clerks International Association foreign operations that are not available to U.S. flag operators." 37. Retail, Wholesale and Department Store "Continue the effective program of the National Maritime Council." Union "End government competition with the private shipping industry." "Amend the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 to include support for the growth of a U.S.-flag hulk cargo 38. United Rubber, Cork, Linoleum and Plastic Workers of America fleet." "Require that ocean mining vessels operating under a U.S. license he American vessels and that 39. Seafarers International Union of North Amer­ recovered minerals he transported on American vessels to the U.S. for processing." ica "Oppose the predatory rate practices of the state-owned fleets, in particular the merchant fleet of the 40. Sheet Metal Workers International Associa­ Soviet Union." tion "Require that all existing equipment operating on the Outer Continental Shelf he American manned 41. American Federation of State, County and and operated in accordance with American safety standards. At a later date, all newly-huilt equipment for Municipal Employees use on the OCS must also he registered U.S." 42. United Telegraph Workers "Provide that U.S.-bound tankers receiving oil from supertankers on the OCS he American vessels. 43. United Textile Workers of America "Make the major oil companies divest themselves of their shipping operations if engaged in the produ.cing, refining, or marketing branches of the industry." -VITD Proposes Program of -Vlercliaiit Marine .. ••• V.l ll ri {, {• il 1 ) J f �4 Important Maritime Related Proposals Passed A year of progress for the American merchant marine—the goal set by the Maritime Trades Department at its winter meeting—means advancement for affiliate unions in the MTD. Along with the maritime program outlined to achieve that goal, the MTD Executive Board released four important maritime-relaied proposals. Offshore oil rig divers as well as sea­ men will benefit from the proposal for stricter health and safety regulations at sea. Jobs in related industries, such as tuna fishing, are at stake in the second proposal to amend the Marine Mam­ mals Protection Act. And widespread economic and environmental concerns are behind the MTD's opposition to tolls on the St. Lawrence Seaway and its support for the Coastal Zone Man­ agement Act. Coast Guard "The Coast Guard appears to have outlived its usefulness," the Board maintained, because it has failed to carry out its authority to provide for the safety of life at sea. The Coast Guard has done "virtually nothing" to enforce the three-watch statute, for example, an essential safety regulation designed to prevent accidents caused by excessive hours on watch. Three watches on voyages over 600 miles are required so that watchstanders are alert and rested sufficiently to cope with the hazards of navigation. But sea- ing operations and international laws should be adopted for all tuna fleets. men have been forced to work overtime at rates from 100 to 120 percent. Protection for offshore oil rig divers and workers has also been left to "the whim of the industry" by the Coast Guard's negligence, the Board com­ plained. The MTD proposes that Congres­ sional hearings be held to expose the Coast Guard's irresponsibility and cor­ rect it. Specific regulations are needed to enforce the three-watch system and to protect offshore rig personnel. Tolls on St. Lawrence Flag of convenience ships would also stand to benefit at the expense of Amer­ ican and Canadian ships by the plan, strongly opposed by the MTD, to in­ crease tolls on the St. Lawrence Seaway. Increased tolls would cripple Ameri­ can and Canadian shipping in and out of the Great Lakes via the Seaway. Their cargo would be diverted to more expensive rail transportation and ulti­ mately to overseas third-flag ships—"all at the expense of American and Cana­ dian maritime workers, taxpayers and consumers. "The Coast Guard appears to have out­ lived its usefulness/' Inspection and crew certification laws should also be extended to all commer­ cial vessels, the Board pointed out, and Coast Guard manning standards must take into account both physical and psychological conditions for the crew. The second MTD proposal was made to correct a problem faced by U.S. tuna fishermen who are losing millions of dollars to foreign competition because of a restriction in the Marine Mammals Protection Act of 1972. The Act for­ bids killing porpoise, which the fisher­ men use to locate the tuna swimming below, and catch together in their nets. The Act gives an unfair advantage to foreign boats, which fish unrestricted, and tempts U.S. tuna boats to transfer to foreign flags. The MTD clearly pre­ dicts the likely result: "Thousands of Je.s.se Galhoon, president of the Na­ tional Marine Engineers Beneficial Association and MTD Executive Board member, presents the MTD's maritime legislative goals for the com­ ing year. Calhoon also serves as chairman of the MTD's Special Com­ mittee for Maritime Legislation. jobs for U.S. fishermen would be lost, and when the boats head south, so too will U.S. canneries, at a further loss of 16,000 jobs in canneries and many others in allied industries." The MTD proposes immediate and long range government action to protect the U.S. tuna industry. The Act must be amended to allow reasonable fish- Coastal Zone Management The fourth MTD proposal for the Coastal Zone Management Act will have a significant impact on the mari­ time related industry of offshore oil drilling. The Act provides $1.2 billion in a 10 year program of assistance to coastal states for development of on­ shore support services for the offshore oil and gas production. The MTD vigorously supports imple­ mentation of the Act which will bolster domestic energy-supplies, jobs and the economy. It also encourages a strong voice for the states involved to insure safe standards for the coastal environ­ ment. MTD Proposes Trade Policy That Will Protect U.S. Workers "A U.S. trade policy which will pro­ tect the jobs of thousands of American workers instead of exporting our em­ ployment abroad" heads the list of priorities set by the Executive Board of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Depart­ ment at its annual mid-winter meeting in Bal Harbour, Fla. In a report that spells out the loss to American labor under the present trade policy, the Board urged the Carter Ad­ ministration to correct the unfair ad­ vantages now permitted for foreign goods and services. The changes include legislative reform at home and a "dras­ tic revamping" of policy in multilateral trade negotiations in Geneva. Repealing those laws which encour­ Dave McClung, who chaired the Drafting Subcommittee which drew up the maritime plank for the 1976 Dem­ ocratic Platform, addresses the MTD meeting. McClung is former Hawaii Senator. Page 18 age industries to leave the U.S. is the way to begin, the Board explained. Un­ derdeveloped, low-wage nations are now allowed to export to the U.S. at zero tariff levels. Under Sections 806 and 807 of the Tariff Code, Americanowned firms can locate in these coun"thousands of U.S. workers are being deprived of their livelihoods" tries where they exploit the cheap labor and export their products duty-free back to the U.S. Moreover, these firms can take ad­ vantage of U.S. laws which permit tax deferrals on income earned abroad. Anthony Scotto, president of Local 1814 of the ILA and president of the MTD Port Maritime Council of New York, speaks at MTD executive board meeting. The result is that "thousands of U.S. workers are being deprived of their livelihoods." Those in the shoe and television industries have suffered the greatest job losses. Higher tariffs on foreign imports are also the Board's answer to hard-hit U.S. industries at home. The MTD called on the new Administration to include stiffer tariffs and other protective measures for those industries in its proposals at the multilateral trade negotiations. "The Ford Administration's plan to cut tar­ iffs across the board at these talks is a serious mistake which will have adverse consequences on millions of American workers." President Ford's plan was to offset American job losses by adjustment as­ sistance for laid-off workers. But this Sam Kovenetsky, president of Local 1 S of the Retail, Wholesale and De­ partment Store Union and secretarytreasurer of the MTD Port Maritime Council for New York. help not only ignores the real problem of saving jobs, the Board pointed out, but also does not affect workers in service industries—roughly two out of every three Americans in the work­ force—who do not produce goods and "a U.S. trade policy which will protect the jobs of thousands of American workers instead of exporting our em­ ployment abroad" therefore are not eligible under the Trade Act for adjustment assistance. American service workers, especially those in the maritime trades, are threat­ ened by foreign service competition and need a "stronger voice" in U.S. trade policy, the Board maintained. MTD Executive Board Member Ben Feldman, president of the Interna­ tional Leather Goods, Plastics and Novelty Workers Union headquartered in New York. Seafarers Log �Murphy Says Lack of Cargo Is Biggest Problem of U.S. fleet The fundamental problem of the U.S. maritime industry is lack of cargo, Congressman John Murphy (D-NY) told the Executive Board of the Mari­ time Trades Department. As the new chairman of the House Merchant Ma­ rine "and Fisheries Committee, Murphy pledged to remedy the situation. "The first thing I intend to do is hold hearings on legislation that would initially require 20 percent of oil im­ ported into the United States to be car­ ried in U.S.-flag tankers; increasing to 30 percent after two years," the veteran Congressman said. "This is essentially the so-called Energy Transportation Se­ curity Act that was pocket-vetoed by former President Ford." He blamed the concept of "effective control" for the failure of the United States to maintain a fleet of U.S. flag tankers and dry bulk vessels after World War II. Under this doctrine American owners of "flag of convenience" vessels pledge their ships to U.S. service in times of emergency. Murphy called for hearings to determine whether this con­ cept is "pure sham". Another measure to boost the U.S.flag ship trade in bulk commodities that Murpihy favors includes operating-dif­ ferential subsidies. He added that "if cargo reservation measures are required for dry bulk commodities—so be it," / . ' ; t but called for a brief investigation into these issues before legislation is pro­ posed. During his speech he also discussed American control and manning of deep "The first thing I intend to do is hold hearings on legislation that would ini­ tially require 20 percent of oil imported into the United States to be carried in U.S.-flag tankers...." Rep. John Murphy . seabed mining and Outer Continental Shelf drilling operations. He appealed to the gathered maritime trade union" leaders for help in getting his legislation through Congress. Governor of Puerto Rico Talks About Labor and Statehood The new governor of the Common­ wealth of Puerto Rico, the Honorable Carlos Romero Barcelo, outlined his position on labor issues and on state­ hood at the mid-winter MTD Executive Board meeting. Governor Romero Barcelo won the election in Puerto Rico last Nov. 2 on a statehood platform. "A major commitment of my admin- . istration is to bring more labor into "A major commitment of my adminis­ tration is to bring more labor into gov­ ernment." government," he said. "The government of Puerto Rico welcomes all responsible labor unions and their help in writing constructive labor laws, including mini­ mum wage laws. We must raise wage levels in Puerto Rico, where the cost of living is higher than in the U.S. "Lower wages and tax incentives have been regarded in the past as the basis of economic progress in the island," he continued. "This is a concept "I believe in statehood because the only alternative is independence and be­ cause I like what the United States stands for," Governor Romero Barcelo explained. "But those who want state­ hood and its benefits must recognize that they must assume the obligations of statehood, too." Sec. of Labor Marshall Stresses Need for Full Employment . % ik K ^ T* Carlos Romero Barcelo that will not bring up our standard of living. We must aim for a gradual but steady build-up in our standard of liv"We must raise wage levels in Puerto Rico..." ing. I am a statehood advocate, but our economic problems must come first be­ fore action on statehood. Congressman Zefereiti Bids MTD Press for Cargo Preference Brooklyn Congressman LeoZeferetti urged the Maritime Trades Department to continue its efforts to educate the executive and legislative branches of Government as to the value of the mari­ time industry. He told the Executive Board that if Government took the nec- "Unemployment is our big problem," U.S. Secretary of Labor F. Ray Mar­ shall told the gathered trade union leaders and guests. Marshall, a recently appointed mem­ ber of the Carter cabinet, was previ­ ously Director of the Center for the Study of Human Resources and a pro­ fessor at the University of Texas. "As I see it," he continued, "we must strive to reach full employment in this country as soon as possible. We must see to it that no one who wants a job has to go without it for very long." Addressing a major issue of concern to the maritime industry Marshall said, "We need a maritime policy that recog­ nizes the importance of the American Merchant Marine and protects mari­ time jobs for American labor." At the MTD meeting, the labor "We need a maritime policy that recog­ nizes the importance of the American Merchant Marine and protects maritime jobs for American labor." leaders had expressed concern over the issue of unfair foreign competition, F. Ray Marshall in both the maritime industry and manu­ facturing industries ashore. Resolutions on tariffs and foreign trade were passed. Speaking on that same topic, the Secre­ tary of Labor stated, "We must help other nations but not at the expense of American workers or at the expeiise of low income workers." He expressed admiration for the labor union movement and noted, "We must improve the efficiency and effec­ tiveness of collective bargaining." "The large amount of exports given to foreign-flag ships is one evidence of neglect by Government of the American merchant marine." essary steps, such as oil cargo prefer­ ence, to revitalize the merchant marine it would strengthen the nation's security and put Americans back to work. "The past few years have seen a seri­ ous erosion in the American maritime February, 1977 f '.A\ Leo Zeferetti industry, partly caused by the executive branch of Government," Zeferetti said. "The large amount of exports given to foreign-flag ships is one evidence of neglect by Government of the American merchant marine." Zeferetti, a secondterm Congressman, is a staunch sup­ porter of the maritime industry and trades. According to Zeferetti the situation may change. "It looks like our new executive branch of Government will breathe new health and vitality into our merchant marine. We can now look to cargo preference and other things that will turn our maritime industry around and head it on a progressive course." ) • • i' • y' • . % • •*=«' v v/ ". w-., J . t - i 'j. v... • .-r • 1 V ..r"" MTD President Paul Hall greets new Secretary of Labor Ray Marshall during MTD Executive Board meeting this month. Page 19 k V" , ¥ �{ -f 1j : "*i Ed Turner is president of the Marine COoks and Stew ards Union, an affiliate of the SlUNA. Frank Drozak is a vice president of SlUNA. On MID Executive Board is Joseph Hellman, secretary-treasurer Graphic Arts Interntl. Union. Robert E. P. Cooney is MID Executive Board member and vice president of the Interntl. Assn. of Bridge. Structural, Or­ namental Iron Workers. President John J. McNamara of In­ terntl. Brotherhood of Firemen, Oilers is on MTD Executive Board. • MID Executive Board's Edward J. Carlough is president of Sheet Metal Workers Interntl. Assn. ' Henry Disley (I.) is president of the Marine Firemen's Union, a SlUNA affiliate, and Morris Weisberger is Western Area MTD Executive Board member. • Many Union Officials AttendL Mid-Winter Meeting- of Maritime Trades .'ik MTD Executive Board's Dominic L. Carne' vale is admn. asst. to the president of Russell R. Crowell, MTD Executive Board the United Assn. Journeymen, Apprenmember and president Laundry, Dry Clean- tices Plumbing, Pipe Fitting Industry, U.S., ing Interntl. Union. Canada. MTD Executive Board member Fred J. Kroii is president of the Brotherhood of Railway, Brotherhi Airline, Handlers, Airline, Steamship Clerks, Freight Fr Express, Station Employes. Agthony C. Sabatine, who is on the MTD Executive Board, is secretary-treasurer of MTD Executive Board member, Frank Palthe Oil, Chemical and Atomic Workers umbo is secretary-treasurer of the Interntl. Interntl.. Union. Assn. of Fire Fighters. ... r;'7.lil :i IT • _ . . • .. Board In Bal Harbonr, Fla., Febmary 17-IS ' f I. 'i • ••' i' t '' - . c i I I Julius Isaacson (I.) MTD Executive Board member and president Interntl. Union of Dolls, Toys, Playthings, Novelties, Allied Products, U.S., Canada, and, on right, Secretary-Treasurer of the same union, John Serpico. Page 20 Floyd E. Smith, on the MTD Executive Board, is president of the Interntl. Assn. of Machinists and Aerospace Workers. _ MTD Executive Board's Richard A Plumb is president of Journeymen Barbers Hairdressers, _ Cosmetologists' Interntl. Union. John Gibson, who is on MTD Executive Board, is secretary-treasurer of the Hotel, Restaurant Employes', Bartenders' Interntl. Union. On MTD Executive Board is Thomas F. Miechur, president United Cement, Lime and Gypsum Workers Interntl. Union. Roman Gralewicz (I.) is Eastern Area Executive Board member 4 of the MTD and Roger Desjardins is secretary-treasurer of Quebec's St. Lawrence, Tributaries Port Council. f Page2y^ �* W.y. Industrial Commissioner Ross Discusses Unemployment "Unemployment is the number one growth industry in New York," Philip Ross, Industrial Commissioner of the New York State Department of Labor, announced at the MTD session. Ross has been head of the New York State "What this country needs is jobs.. PhUip Ross Department of Labor since Mar. 30, 1976. He explained that in New York State, "We are now re-defining our definition of unemployment. At present, for in­ stance, part time workers are defined under the law as employed, although they may only work one day a month. The national unemployment rate is an artificial figure that needs a much more accurate definition to reveal the true picture of employment." Discussing a possible solution Ross declared, "We do not need tax incen­ tives ... we do not need miniscule tax cuts." What is needed to put the econ­ omy back on the right track is jobs for all Americans who are able to work, he stated. "What this country needs is jobs . . . jobs in the best tradition of Ameri­ can labor unions and the country.!' MTD issues Two impoitant Booklets Maritime Incentives: Job Stimulus for the US Economy Energy Issues Coastal Zone Management "is a Program of Wise Use"—Knecht Robert Knecht, administrator of the Oflfice of Coastal Zone Management pointed out some of the effects of the U.S. Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 on issues of concern to maritime labor. During his speech, he reassured the union leaders that Coastal Zone Management "is a program of wise use . ,. not primarily of environmental pro-' tection." That means, he explained, the gov­ ernment is not out to help local com­ munities block programs that are in the "The prosperity of the U.S. fishing in­ dustry depends on preserving the food supply of bays, marshes, rivers —" broad public interest. Often communi­ ties fight refineries or superports be­ cause they fear damage to the local environment. On the other hand, he pointed out, "The prosperity of the U.S. fishing in­ dustry depends on preserving the food supply of bays, marshes, rivers, etc. in the coastal zone. Fish use these areas for spawning and many species and young fish depend on eoastal wetlands Robert Knecht for their food supply. In the past few decades the U.S. has lost 50 million acres of coastal wetlands, vital to fish­ eries, wildlife and recreation to urban and industrial development." Knecht explained that the purpose of the Coastal Zone Management Act was to provide for wise, balanced manage­ ment of the nations coastal lands and to encourage states to set up management programs. Sweeney Warns of Danger Caused by Exposure to Asbestos Robert Sweeney, General Counsel to the Cleveland Building Trades Council, warned MTD representatives of the continuing and growing danger to American workers caused by unchecked exposure to asbestos. Sweeney, a former Ohio Congressman, declared, "It is the responsibility of the American labor movement to eradicate this problem." Much of the blame rests with the Federal government, he explained. Ac"We have a time bomb ticking away in America the likes of which we have never seen because of asbestosis." cording to Sweeney, asbestosis and other pulmonary (lung) illnesses affliet thousands of workers because the fed­ eral government has failed to enact and enforce meaningful safety measures. "We need a tough surveillance sys­ tem to monitor out of the work place a \A dangerous substances which threaten workers in many industries. More fringe benefits and work benefits don't matter much if workers are ex- Jge22 Tf?^ Robert Sweeney posed to dangerous pulmonary dis­ eases," he stated. He charged that many industries had known for 30 years about the dangerous and often lethal effects of asbestos and other substances, but that little has been done about it. "We have a time bomb ticking away in America the likes of which we have never seen because of asbestosis," Sweeney predicted. Executive Board Meeting Executive Board Meeting AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department Bal Hait-oiif, Flojida February 17-18,1977 Bal Harbour, Ftoricte Job stimulus programs, a new na­ tional energy policy and how and where to implement them are tops on the Con­ gressional list of things to do for the coming year. The AFL-CIO Maritime Trades De­ partment has its own views on where the emphasis should be placed on these vital issues, and the Department made these views known in two booklets made public during the MTD Executive Board meeting earlier this month. The two booklets, entitled Maritime Incentives: Job Stimulus for the. U.S. Economy, and Energy Issues, deal mainly with how a strong, revitalized U.S. maritime industry can significantly contribute to both the U.S. job picture and in the formation of a new energy policy for the nation. The jobs stimulus booklet calls for the enactment of four important mari­ time programs that would create thou­ sands of jobs on ships, in shipyards and in supportive industries, including: • Legislation to require that 30 per­ cent of all oil imports be carried on U.S.-flag tankers, which would provide 134,000 shipyard man-years of employ­ ment, 400,000 man-years in allied in­ dustries and 5,000 jobs aboard ships for the next 20-25 years. • All-Alaska route for the natural gas pipeline, providing 68,673 man-years of work to build 11 LNG vessels and 578 U.S. seamen to man them, as well as thousands more jobs for workers in the actual construction of the pipeline. • Bring the Virgin Islands under the provisions of the Jones Act,-which would create the need for 25 new U.S.flag ships and 2,442 man-years of ship­ yard employment and jobs for 864 sea­ man for 25 years. • Bilateral shipping arrangements with major trading partners, which also February 17-18,1977 carries the promise of thousands more jobs for U.S. workers. In the booklet dealing with energy issues, the MTD called for the full de­ velopment of new forms of energy such as solar power; importation of more crude petroleum, rather than petroleum products, to stimulate U.S. refinery con­ struction, and an increase of the nation's oil reserve to a six month supply, and that this supply should be carried en­ tirely on U.S. ships to ensure the avail­ ability of U.S. ships in an emergency. The MTD also called for the full de­ velopment of oil, gas and coal on public lands in a balanced program under leg­ islation like the strip mine bill. Lester Null, president of the SIUNAaffillated International BrotheYhood of Pottery and Allied Workers. Seafarers Log �Congress: Act on Health, Safety, Minimum Wage, Food Stamps Immediate action to insure the health, safety and economic well-being of American workers was called for by the Executive Board of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department at their mid-winter meeting this month. The board urged Congress to guaran­ tee workers safe standards on the job, an increased minimum wage and con­ tinuation of the food stamp program. A change in the Clean Air Act was also "... a family of four whose breadwinner now works full time and year-round at the minimum wage earns some $700 a year less than the federal government's poverty line." demanded "to prevent large segments of U.S. industry from being shut down by this law." Safety Standards The Occupational Safety and Health Act mandates safe work standards. But the board, citing serious safety prob­ lems in the maritime trades, complained that industry often refuses to comply and no Government agency adequately enforces those standards. The Coast Guard, which has jurisdiction over on­ board worker safety, "tends to enforce only vessel safety regulations while ig­ noring worker safety and health." The Coast Guard neglects not only seamen, but divers—members of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners—who work as welders and maintenance men on the submerged portion of off-shore drilling rigs. The divers work unprotected because the Coast Guard and industry have blocked the efforts of the MTD and the car­ penters to enforce safety regulations for these men. "The case of the divers illustrates the need for clearcut, responsible health and safety jurisdiction which places the worker's life before industry profit," the board maintained. Other MTD affiliates have worked long and hard to assure their members and the public maximum protection against toxic substances and other health hazards on the job. The MTD urged strict Government enforcement of OSHA for every American worker. Minimum Wage An increased minimum wage—to at least $3.00 an hour this year—is an­ other top priority set by the MTD. Leon B. Schachter, international vice president of the Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butcher Workmen of North America, pointed out that inffation soon eats away the benefits of periodic mini­ mum wage increases. Under the last in­ crease passed in 1973, "a family of four whose breadwinner now works full time the year-round at the minimum wage ". . . the need for clearcut, responsible health and safety jurisdiction which places the worker's life before industry profit." earns some $700 a year less than the Federal Government's poverty line." The MTD strongly supports legisla­ tion to change the minimum wage once a year according to a percentage of the U.S. average manufacturing wage. Food Stamp Program Vice President Schachter also voiced the MTD's call for continuation of the Food Stamp Program which will expire on Sept. 30, 1977. The Meat Cutters and Butcher Workmen Union won an important victory last year when they stopped an attempt to cripple the pro- gram. The MTD agreed to renew the fight to keep the program, simplify its cumbersome process and enlarge the number of eligible families. Clean Air Act The Food Stamp Program is crucial this year because of increasing unem­ ployment. But the MTD wants to pre­ vent the loss of even more jobs which could follow enforcement of the Clean Air Act on Mar. 31, 1977. The act will deny construction permits to those in­ dustries which have not achieved clean air standards—a majority in the coun­ try. "This will have a devastating effect on employment in all types of industries and could create a halt in new construc­ tion that would last for months or years," the International Association of Bridge, Structural and Ornamental Iron Workers and the International Broth­ erhood of Boilermakers, Iron Ship Builders, Blacksmiths, Forgers and Helpers warned. The MTD believes that the act should be postponed "until in­ dustry has enough time to meet the requirements of the law." 4 Union Officials: Bomarito, Schacter, Livingston, Groton Give Views on MTD Aid, Food Stamps, OSHA, Solar Energy i- ••"V "'1 T> XC'Cri'p.l.' -r-r- - - . ' i . n-ii 1' r/i • Peter Bomarito Leon Schacter Leon Schacter, vice-president of the Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butcher Workers of North America an­ nounced the Maritime Trades Depart­ ment's endorsement of legislation re­ newing the food stamp program for hard pressed Americans. He affirmed that the MTD-endorsed legislation "should pro­ vide improvements in the program to simplify its processes and permit it to benefit eligible unemployed workers and other needy Americans." Schacter also presented the MTD's position on what the minimum wage in this country should be. He called for an increase of the minimum wage to $3 an hour and said that this wage should change annually in line with the aver­ age manufacturing wage. Labor has been working in Congress to get the $3 minimum wage for over a year. February, 1977 Peter Bomarito, president of the 70,000-member United Rubber Work­ ers of America Union, extended his own and his membership's thanks to the Maritime Trades Department for its "tremendous assistance" during the 140-day rubber workers strike last year. Bomarito said that his union owed a great deal to the American labor move­ ment as a whole, hut he singled out the work of the MTD and its network of Maritime Port Councils for special credit. He stated that "labor's assistance helped us win excellent benefits." The rubber workers struck 47 plants during their nearly five-month strike beginning Apr. 1, 1976. During the strike, the AFL-CIO carried out a na­ tionwide boycott against products of the Big Four tiremakers, Firestone, Good­ year, Goodrich and Uniroyal. The boy­ cott included a campaign of "Don't Buy Firestone" handbills as well as picketing at high volume retail outlets and inde­ pendent stores. Richard E. Livingston Page Groton Richard E. Livingston, secretary of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, affirmed that "it is incumbent on government to en­ force strict standards assuring workers the safest possible work environment," as he presented the MTD's position con­ cerning the Occupational, Safety and Health Act. Livingston pointed out that govern­ ment had not done enough to force im­ plementation of various OSHA regula­ tions, and he used as an example the suspension of certain emergency diving regulations at the prompting of the Coast Guard. Livingston said that every American has the right to a safe workplace, and he demanded that government "estab­ lish strict safety and health standards for every American industry to protect the worker and provide for a healthy working environment." One way to significantly conserve America's depleting domestic natural gas supplies is the development of a new, renewable solar energy source known as Ocean Thermal Energy Con­ version (OTEC), according to Page Groton, assistant to the president of the International Brotherhood of Boiler­ makers, Iron Shipbuilders, Blacksmiths, Forgers and Helpers. Groton told the MTD executive board meeting that in addition to con­ serving natural gas, development of the OTEC program would "create by 1986 a total of 100,000 jobs in shipyards, 1,330 aboard ships, 10,000 in alumi­ num production and 100,000 in equip­ ment and concrete production." He added that the program would also reduce costs for every consumer of natural gas, as well as cutting costs of ammonia fertilizer, which has a bearing on food prices. Page 23 -W'. Ufs �.. . . .-.--v--.' HSEAFAREXtS • amj - LOG Official pnbUcatlMi af the SBAFARBliS UfTBBNATIONAL UNION• Atlaatic, Oolf, Lakes aa« lalaaB Waters District* AFL-CiO IPiliil Support J. P. Stevens Boycott An all-out nationwide campaign by labor to boycott products of the J. P. Stevens Company is underway, and Delmont Mileski, director of the boy­ cott for the A malgamated Clothing and Textile Workers Union of America, ad­ dressed the MTD meeting to ask for the special help of the MTD's eight million members to fight the most notoriously anti-union company in the U S. today. Labor has been trying since 1963 to organize J. P. Stevens, a company that has been fined $1.3 million in 94 NLRB cases involving unfair labor practices in recent years. Mileski said that J.P. Stevens prod­ ucts hide under many brand names. Some of these include: Fine Arts, Utica, Tastemaker, Mohawk, Beautiblend, Beauticale, Peanuts, Yves St. Laurent and Angelo Donghia sheets, pillowcases and towels; Simtex table linen; Gulisten. Contender and Merryweather car­ pets; Forstmann blankets and draper­ ies, and Big Mamma, Finnesse, HipLets and Spirit hosiery. II 27 MTD Port Councils aiig : -'I ff • I< Delmont Mileski J. P. Stevens operates 85 mills and their workers are paid 31 percent below the U.S. factory worker average. The MTD passed a resolution sup­ porting the boycott. 100 Men Behind Him • •• With unemployment still the number one problem plaguing the American economy, MTD President Paul Hall ofTcrcd some looci for thought to the nation's legislators during the MTD meeting this month. He said simply: "For every man who rides a ship there are 100 men behind him to build ships, repair them and operate them from shoreside." In other words, the U.S. maritime industry—if given the support of Con­ gress in the way of new maritime pro­ grams aimed at revitalizing the industry —has a vast potential to provide thou­ sands of jobs to presently unemployed men and women. It would be good if the nation's law­ makers would remember those words when it comes time to vote on such vital maritime legislation as cargo pref­ erence for U.S. ships. 1. 2. 3. 4. n 5. ••• 6. ALABAMA Mobile Port Maritime Coimcil CALIFORNIA San Diego Port Maritime Council San Francisco Bay Area and Vicinity Port Maritime Council Port Maritime Council of Southern California FLORIDA Florida West Coast Maritime Trades Council HAWAII Honolulu Port Maritime Council ILLINOIS 4. - ' yyill 7 C* . - »• LOUISIANA 8, Port Maritime Council of Greater New Or­ leans and Vicinity MARYLAND 9. Baltimore Port Maritime CouncO MASSACHUSETTS 10., 11. 12. 13. Paul Hall 14. 15. 16. 17. New England Area MICHIGAN Detroit and W^yiie JMaritime Councfl MINNESOTA Port Maritime Council of Dulutb, Minnesota, Superior, Wisconsin, Harbors and Vicinity MISSOURI Greater St. Louis Area Port Council zBzffliiiiiiliii NEW YORK Buffalo Port Maritime Council Port Maritime Council of Grc and Vicinity OHIO Cleveland Port Maritime Council \ Toledo Port Maritime Council OREGON ^ IS. PENNSYLVANIA 19. Delaware Valley aiad Vicmity Pori Maritime Council TEXAS .. 20. W.st Gulf Ports CouncO VIRGINIA J 21. The Hampton Roads Port Maritime Council W'S'i-^'WASHINGTON ' Z ^ : 22. PUERTO RICO Si 23. PuertoRkc Puerto Rico Port Maritime Councff •• ". William Winpislnger, vice president of the International Association of Ma­ chinists and Aerospace Workers. He will assume presidency of the Union on July 1, 1977. Bernard Puchalski, president of the Iron Workers District Council of Chi­ cago and president of the Greater Chicago and Vicinity Port Maritime Council. Page 24 .V ^ v z f .' "H - CAMDA 24. 25. Hamilton Port Council . 26. St. Lawrence and Tributaries Port Council of the Province of Quebec y ^ DisliRt Branch Seafarers Log yiAilfflf V)StitaoiT.-*s:iSWian's^:^=— .—- — - �t?»f*TI!!B» tlis. ' •^rtTirrffr •« *<« « r * -c « « ifs'-et * An Oufline of the Seafarers Pension Plan The amount of money a retired Seafarer or Boat­ man receives in his monthly pension check depends on the type of pension benefit he is eligible for. Eligi­ bility is based upon how long he has worked, and several other factors. The Pension Flan is governed by specific rules and regulations. This article hopes to provide an overview of the eligibility requirements, the amount of benefits for each Pension and other facts of importance to the retiring Seafarer or Boatman. The Seafarers Pension Plan will prepare and dis­ tribute a detailed summary of the rules and regula­ tions concerning the Plan in the near future. The Seafarers Pension Plan which governs benefits paid to Seafarers and Boatmen is provided under the terms of the collective bargaining agreements and is paid for by contributions made under these contracts by the employers. An employee is entitled to pension benefits only if he meets the eligibility requirements of the Pension Plan. The employer contributions are not earmarked for any particular employee but are .put into a general pension fund. The Trustees are responsible for making sure that orily those employees who meet the eligibility requirements of the Plan receive the Pension Benefits. [This article does not deal with the Pension Plan in effect'for employees in the Great Lake Tug and Dredge Divisiori\. TYPES OF PENSION BENEFITS AVAILABLE UNDER THE SEAFARERS PENSION PLAN Regular Normal and Deferred Vested Pensions Most Seafarers and Boatmen are expected to re­ ceive one of these Pension Benefits. Upon reaching Normal Retirement age (65 years for Deep Sea workers or 62 years for Boatmen) an employee is entitled to the full Pension Benefit for the rest of his life if he has credit for 5,475 days of service, i his is the Regular Normal Pension Benefit. The Deferred Vested Pension Benefit applies to those employees who, at age 65 for Deep Sea or 62 for Boatmen have credit for at least 10 years of Service. [One year of Service credit is earned when an employee has received credit for at least 125 days of Service in any calendar year.] The Disability Pension An employee shall be eligible for a Disability Pen­ sion if he has credit for at least 4,380 days of service plus at least 90 days of service in the calendar year preceding his date of application and he is totally and permanently disabled. There is no minimum age re­ quirement for the Disability Pension. The Disability Pension Benefit is in the same amount as the Regular Normal Pension Benefit. Early Normal and Special Early Normal Pension There is also the Early Normal and Special Early Normal Pension for which only Deep Sea-A&G mem­ bers are qualified. The Early Normal Pension is available to Deep Sea A&G workers who have: (1) at least 7,300 days of service; (2) are at least 55 years of age when they apply; (3) have at least 90 days of service in the calendar year preceding their date of application. The Early Normal Pension Benefit is $350 a month. How­ ever, if the seaman chooses to continue his employ­ ment, he shall receive increments of $15 a month in his pension benefit for every additional .365 days of service credited to him after age 55, up to a maximum monthly benefit of $455. The Special Early Normal Pension applies to the seaman who has 7,300 days of service but whose last day of service was prior to his 55th birthday and who does not have at least 90 days of Service during the calendar year immediately preceding his date of ap­ plication. Such employee must also be at least 55 years of age to qualify. The amount of the Special Early Normal Pension Benefit is actuarially reduced to equalize the value of the benefit considering the fact that benefit payments shall begin prior to age 65, but not earlier than age 55. THE AMOUNT OF TI^E PENSION BENEFIT For Deep Sea A«&G workers, the amount of the February, 1977 monthly pension benefit is: $350 at age 65 for the Regular Normal Pension; $350 at age 55 for the Early Normal Pension; $350 at any age if eligible for the Disability Pension. For Boatmen, the amount of the monthy pension benefit is: $340 at age 62 for the Regular Normal Pension and $340 at any age if eligible for the Disability Pension where their employers' contributions are at the stand­ ard rate; $200 or $240 at age 62 for the Regular Normal Pension and $200 or $240 at any age, if eligible for the Disabil­ ity Pension where their employers' contributions are less than the standard rate. In order to get the $350 (Deep Sea) or $340 (Boatman) the employee must be credited with 90 days of employment time during the period starting the date of the latest contract increase and the last day of the calendar year or 90 days in any subsequent cal­ endar year. This requirement is waived if an em­ ployee is continuously disabled from his last day of employment until he becomes eligible for a pension. For those seamen and Boatmen who are eligible for the Deferred Vested Pension Benefit, the amount of the monthly payment is determined as follows: Eligibility for the Deferred Vested Pension Bene­ fit is based upon having credit for at least 10 years of Service. An employee receives credit for one year of Service if he receives credit for at least 125 days of Service during any calendar year. In calculating the amount of his monthly pension benefit, an elig­ ible employee will take the total number of days of service he has credit for, and determine the ratio of his actual days of credited service to the number 5,475. The amount of his monthly benefit will be that fraction of the regular normal pension benefit. For example, if an employee has at least 10 years of service and has accumulated 1825 days of serv­ ice, the calculation of his monthly benefit will be: For $350 pension: 1825 1/3 X $350 —$116.66 5475 For $340 pension: 1/3 X $340 5475 For $240 pension: = 1/3 X $240 $80.00 = 1/3 X $200 $66.66 5475 For $200 pension: 5475 $113.33 BREAK IN SERVICE Credit for service for any type of pension may be lost due to a break or series of breaks-in-service or a break in continuous employment. There are two forms of Breaks in Service: the old form which ap­ plies to service prior to Dec. 31, 1975; and the new form which applies after Dec. 31, 1975. Old Form: Break in Service: If during the period from Jan. 1, 1968 to Dec. 31, 1975, an employee receives credit for less than 90 days of Service in each of three (3) consecutive calendar years, a Break in Service occurs. year Break ^ X 2 years of 20 years of Service Service ^ ^ in Service ^ NO CREDIT FOR THIS SERVICE CREDIT FOR THIS SERVICE If such a break in Service occurs, said employee shall lose ALL CREDIT FOR SERVICE prior to and including said three year period and for any succeed­ ing calendar year prior to Jan. 1, 1976 during which the employee receives credit for less than 90 days of Service. New Form of Break-in-Service: Beginning on Jan. 1, 1976, a Break in Service occurs when an employee receives credit for less than 62'/i days of service in any calendar year. However, this "Break in Service" does not mean that prior service credit is lost, unless? 1. The employee has less than 10 years of Service credit AND 2. The employee incurs a number of consecutive "Breaks-in-Service" equal to or exceeding the number of years of Service he has previously accumulated. For example, if an employee has credit for seven (7) years of service as of Dec. 31, 1977 and he leaves his job for six consecutive years . . . say . . . from Jan. 1, 1978 until Dec. 31, 1984, and returns to work in 1985 and worked for more than 62V2 days in that year . . . he does not lose credit for those seven years, even though he has had six consecutive "Breaks-in-Serv­ ice." In other words he still has credit for those seven years of service. He would lose his previous credit of seven years service, however, if he did not work at least 62Vi days in 1985, since he would have, by the end of 1985, seven consecutive "Breaks-in-Service." If an employee has accumulated 10 years of Serv­ ice, he is "VESTED," which means he can never lose his previously accumulated Service credit. Once "VESTED" he may leave the covered employment entirely and be entitled to a pension benefit if he ap­ plies at normal retirement age. JOINT AND SURVIVORS ANNUITY BENEFIT The Seafarers Pension Plan gives the eligible em­ ployee a choice concerning how he wishes to have his pension benefits paid. One choice is to have the full pension benefits paid each month to the pen­ sioner. The pension benefit ends when the pensioner dies. The other choice is to have a reduced pension benefit paid each month to the pensioner as long as he lives, and when he dies, a monthly payment equal to one-half (50%) of the reduced monthly benefit will be paid to his surviving spouse, for her lifetime. This second option is called the Joint and Survivors Annuity Benefit. If the eligible employee does not elect to take the first choice, he will automatically get the Joint and Survivors Annuity Benefit. Under the Joint and Survivors Annuity Benefit, the amount of the monthly payment is reduced actu­ arially, based upon the life expectancies of both the eligible employee and his wife. If an employee retires at age 65, and his wife is 55 he would receive about 80% of the full regular pension benefit [80% of $350"$280] every month until he dies. After the pen­ sioner dies, his wife will continue to receive a monthly pension benefit of $140 for the rest of her life. How does this "actuarially determine amount" work? If a pensioner is age 65 and his life expectancy is 20 years he would receive $350 a month for 240 months (20 years) or until he dies. The total pension benefit would be $84,000 if he died at age 85. Under the Joint and Survivors Annuity Benefit he and his surviving spouse would also receive a total of $84,000. Under the example above of the 65-year old man and his 55-year old wife: The pensioner would receive 240 monthly payments of $280 each for a total of $67,200 during his lifetime. His wife is age 55 and has a life expectancy of 30 years. She will out­ live him by 10 years. After the pensioner dies, his surviving spouse would receive monthly payments of $140 for those 10 years (or until she dies). She will receive during those 120 months a total of $16,800 if she lives 10 more years; $67,200 plus $16,800 = $84,000. Remember, actuarial charts cannot predict how long any individual will live. The charts are based upon a group's experience. Some people will live longer than what is expected and some will die sooner. Therefore, whichever choice an eligible employee makes should be based upon what he and his wife expect. CONCLUSION We have only been able to give the reader a brief review of the major benefits and eligibility require­ ments of the Seafarers Pension Plan. We have not set forth the full text of the rules and regulations of the Pension Plan nor is it to be considered a complete and detailed description of all the rules and regula­ tions.of the Plan. Any questions concerning your Pension should be addressed to: Seafarers Pension Flan 275 20th St. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11215 Page 25 t'l "N 'i 4J n '•1 i' •{ • •4 'M �SEA-LAND ECONOMY (Sea-Land Service), December 26 — Chairman, Recertified Bosun F. H. Johnson; Sec­ retary L. Nicholas; Educational Direc­ tor H. Duhadaway; Deck Delegate J. • Yannuzzi; Engine Delegate W. L. Ehret; Steward Delegate H. Jones. $24 in movie fund. No disputed OT. Chair­ man gave a lecture on the care of the movie projector; also, that the stretch­ ing of the water hose on the dock in Jacksonville is to be brought before a safety meeting. All communications re­ ceived were posted. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a very enjoyable Christmas dinner. SEA-LAND CONSUMER (SeaLand Service), December 12—Chair­ man, Recertified Bosun F, A. Pehler; Secretary S. McDonald; Educational Director H. P. Calloe; Deck Delegate J. McPhee; Engine Delegate R. L. L. Elliott; Steward Delegate M. P. Cox. No disputed OT. Chairman advised that the ship will dock in Rotterdam and he will let everyone know if it is going to Bremerhaven. Advised all to fill out beneficiary cards and mail them into Headquarters; also advised crew to get firefighting endorsement as soon as possible. Next port, Rotterdam. PANAMA (Sea-Land Service), De­ cember 26—Chairman, Recertified Bo­ sun S. Sbriglio; Secretary J. E. Biggins. No disputed OT. A special vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done and for a wonderful Christmas dinner. Report to Seafarers Log: "Our Brother Kadziola is still supplying himself with fish and has now the complete works, habatchi pot, etc. He is wondering if he should get a uni­ versal license." TRANSINDIANA (Hudson Water­ ways), December 26—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun H. B. Walters; Secre­ tary W. J. Fitch. $14.08 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a beautiful Christmas dinner. Report to the Sea­ farers Log: "A vote of thanks to the Log for the splendid job throughout the year in keeping us posted of all mari­ time news. We wish to extend a very Merry Christmas to all and a New Year of happiness." Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. POTOMAC PHILADELPHIA COVE COMMUNICATOR PISCES OGDEN CHALLENGER BALTIMORE JACKSONVILLE ANCHORAGE SEA-LAND RESOURCE PORTLAND FORT HOSKINS OVERSEAS ALICE ARECIBO SAN PEDRO Page 26 SEA-LAND MARKET (Sea-Land Service), December 26 — Chairman, Recertified Bosun Walter Nash; Secre­ tary R. Hutchins; Deck Delegate H. Yaekel; Engine Delegate C. C. Hall; Steward Delegate F. Rogers. No dis­ puted OT. Chairman discussed the im­ portance of donating to SPAD. Secre­ tary wished everyone a "Happy New Year and Good Health." A vote of thanks was extended to the steward department for a very nice Christmas dinner and for making it a very nice Christmas away from home. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port, Newport, Va. TRANSCOLORADO (Hudson Wa­ terways), December 19—Chairman, Recertified Bosun J. Spuron; Secretary T. Conway; Educational Director J. Peterson. $7 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Chairman advised crewmembers that compliments were receiyed from the Navy on behavior of the crew in Diego Garcia. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port, Oakland. INGER (Reynolds Metals), Decem­ ber 5—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Thomas J. Self; Secretary Duke Hall; Educational Director Oscar Cooper; Engine Delegate Barney Hireen; Stew­ ard Delegate P. R. Rogers. $69.11 in ship's fund. No disputed OT.. Educa­ tional director advised all crewmem­ bers to keep up with everything that is going on in the Union—read the Sea­ farers Log. The last issue of the Log was received and discussed. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Next port, Longview, Vv'ash. MOUNT EXPLORER (Mount Shipping), December 2 — Chairman, Recertified Bosun Billy Edelmon; Sec­ retary A. Salem; Educational Director Robert Tims; Deck Delegate F. R. Schwarz; Engine Delegate J. H. Brew­ er; Steward Delegate Young McMillan. No disputed OT. Chairman discussed the contents of the November Seafarers Log. A very good Thanksgiving dinner, well prepared by galley personnel, with good service by all in the steward de­ partment. Observed one minute of si­ lence in memory of our departed broth­ ers. Next, Port Everglades, Fla. Official ship's minutes AGUADILLA SEA-LAND GALLOWAY CANTIGNY TAMPA HOUSTON OVERSEAS ARCTIC OVERSEAS JUNEAU CHARLESTON PONCE DE LEON OGDEN WABASH MAYAGUEZ GOLDEN DOLPHIN MAUMEE ELIZABETHPORT (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), December 19—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun Orla Ipsen; Secretary George W. Gibbons; Educational Di­ rector Peter K. Shaughnessy; Engine Delegate Robert Thomas. $136 in ship's fund. $465 in movie fund. No disputed OT. Chairman reported that most of the repairs that were necessary have been completed and to please ad­ vise him if there are anymore. A vote of thanks to the deck department for keep­ ing the messroom and pantry clean. Also a vote of thanks to the department delegates and the ship's committee for doing a good job. Next port in Panama Canal. ARTHUR MIDDLETON (Water­ man Steamship), December 12—Chair­ man, Recertified Bosun C. Dammeyer; Secretary R. M. Boyd; Educational Di­ rector R. J. Ball; Deck Delegate C. Johnsen; Engine Delegate E. Smith; Steward Delegate Miguel Aguirre. No disputed OT. Chairman explained the reasons for donating to SPAD and why Piney Point is a must today to keep in tune with modern ships and the func­ tions of the Union. PUERTO RICO (Puerto Rico Ma­ rine Mgt.), December 12—Chairman, Recertified Bosun F. E. Walker; Secre­ tary V. Douglas; Educational Director W. R. Carroll; Steward Delegate Clar­ ence Jones. $21.10 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. It was noted that the ser­ vice elevator is unsafe and needs repair. The chairman and secretary gave all crewmembers a vote of thanks for their cooperation and their support of SPAD and wished all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. DELTA SUD (Delta Steamship), De­ cember 5—Chairman, Recertified Bo­ sun R. Lambert; Secretary E. Vieira; Educational Director J. C. Dial; Deck Delegate Mitchell Reed. $35 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. The crew was commended for having three safe, ac­ cident free trips and were reminded to be very careful while walking and work­ ing out on open deck, especially while cargo is being moved. One letter was received from Headquarter^ concerning notation in the previous ship's minutes about the lack of receiving Logs and Union matters while in foreign ports. Received plenty of Logs while in New Orleans. Next port in Suez Canal. ERIC K. HOLZER (Puerto Rico Marine Mgt.), December 26—Chair­ man, Recertified Bosun Roberto Zaragoza; Secretary H. Strauss. Some -dis­ puted OT in engine department. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a fine Christmas dinner. Report to the Seafarers Log: "Christmas at sea aboard the 'SS Eric K. Holzer—We had a Santa Claus giving out gifts which were given to the whole crew by the Seamen's Club in Elizabeth." Next port, Elizabeth, N.J. GUAYAMA (Puerto Rico Marine Mgt.), December 19—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun W. Velazquez; Secre­ tary J. Prats; Engine Delegate H. Welch; Steward Delegate D. Hatch. The educational director held a dis­ cussion about alcoholism and the center the Union established for that purpose. No disputed OT. A vote of thanks was given to the steward de­ partment from the crew for the good Thanksgiving dinner they put out dur­ ing the voyage. NATHANIEL GREENE (Water­ man Steamship), December 12 — Chairman, Recertified Bosun J. F. McCollom; Secretary W. G. Williams; Educational Director J. R. Johnson. Some disputed OT in steward depart­ ment. A safety meeting was held and all department heads and ship com­ mittee members attended. Discussed the importance of donating to SPAD. A vote of appreciation to the steward department for a job well done. Next port. Savannah. SEA-LAND FINANCE (Sea-Land Service), December 12 — Chairman, Recertified Bosun J. Pulliam; Secretary J. Mar; Educational Director F. Carruthers; Deck Delegate J. Long; En­ gine Delegate A. Armistead; Steward Delegate C. Carlson. No disputed OT. Chairman advised that any literature that is left by the patrolman should be read and passed along. To keep up with what is going on in the Union, read the Seafarers Log. Steward asked all crewmembers to report any repairs that have to be done so they can be fixed. Next port, Yokohama. ZAPATA PATRIOT (Zapata Bulk Transport), December 12—Chairman, Recertified Bosun R. Murry; Secretary A. Arellano; Educational Director G. Meadeh; Deck Delegate J. Wade; En­ gine Delegate T. Thomas; Steward Del­ egate R. Hirsch. No disputed OT. Chairman advised all crewmembers to read all their established benefits as they can be very helpful in sickness that may need financial assistance. A vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for serving such gourmet foods as caviar, smoked sturgeon, filet mignon, lobster tails and various cheeses. Report to Seafarers Log: "Ex-SIU member, Arnie Bjornsen is now a cap­ tain aboard this vessel. He is a good guy to ship with. We have gone to Sweden and our next trip may be to Murmansk." SEA-LAND PRODUCER (SeaLand Service), December 5—Chair­ man, Recertified Bosun M. B. Woods; Secretary L. H. Waldron; Educational Director Tyler; Deck Delegate Ralph Dougherty. $8 in ship's fund. No dis­ puted OT. The Seafarers Log was re­ ceived and distributed. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a won­ derful Thanksgiving dinner. Next port. Port Everglades, Fla. were also received from the following vessels; LOS ANGELES. OVERSEAS VALDEZ ALLEGIANCE SUSQUEHANNA COLUMBIA AMERICAN EXPLORER HUMACAO JAMES TRANSEASTERN CONNECTICUT OVERSEAS NATALIE ALEX STEPHENS THOMAS JEFFERSON DELTA ARGENTINA CT T niTTC MOUNT WASHINGTON EAGLE TRAVELER DELTA URUGUAY MERRIMAC MOBILE BEAVER STATE VANTAGE DEFENDER OVERSEAS TRAVELER FORT HOSKINS DELTA NORTE ALEUTIAN DEVELOPER SHOSHONE SEA-LAND EXCHANGE SEA-LAND McLEAN JOHN TYLER TAMARA GUILDEN BANNER ^? ROBERT TOOMBS MONTICELLO VICTORY : BOSTON ROSE CITY -'A'-/ YELLOWSTONE ZAPATA RANGER BORINQUEN SAN JUAN Seafarers Log �- J New Orleans style architecture marks the front entrance of the elegant SlU hall that serves as home for the SlU in New Orleans. The bricks in the exterior walls were baked by Spanish artisans 150 years ago. The auditorium in the New Orleans hall comfortably seats 850 people. A kitchen next to the auditorium allows the SlU to host dinners and conferences such as the recent trustees meeting. Trustees Hold January Meeting in New Orleans Trustees of the eight Union multi­ employer plans held their bi-monthly meeting in New Orleans on Jan. 18 and 19. Although in the past trustee meet­ ings have been held in New York or at the Lundeberg School in Piney Point, Md., recently the trustees decided to hold their meetings in various ports around the country to get to know the members and officials of the SlU and United Industrial Workers on their home turf. New Orleans was the first choice since it is one of the largest and busiest ports for Seafarers. The trustees represented the Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Pension Plan, the Seafarers Welfare, Pension and Va­ cation Plans, the Seafarers Hiring Hall Trust Fund, the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship and the United Industrial Workers (UIW) Welfare and Pension Plans. At these meetings, which are held once every two months. Union officials and management representatives who are responsible for administering the various plans approve the requests for benefits and go over the plans to make sure the proper benefits are available to the members. They review the trust fund investments and make sure the plans' administrative staff is function­ ing properly. Lindsey Williams, SlU vice president for the Gulf Coast, was host at the meet­ ings in the beautiful New Orleans hall which was built by the SlU in 1961. The trustees were treated to New Or­ leans Creole type lunches, cooked in the SIU cafeteria which is rated three stars in the New Orleans Underground Gour­ met. That book, which rates moderatepriced restaurants on a basis of four (excellent) to no stars, gave SIU red beans and rice a special mention. in '.ft, John Jaeger, an attorney from Cleve­ land, Ohio, attended the Seafarers Vacation Plan meeting as a manage­ ment trustee. It was a busy schedule for SlU Execu­ tive Vice President Frank Drozak in New Orleans where he attended meetings as a Union trustee for the Seafarers Welfare and Pension Plans, Seafarers Hiring Hall Trust Fund, and the Harry Lundeberg School. A beautiful circular stairway, entirely unsupported by exterior columns and in itself an engineering marvel, leads from the lobby in the New Orleans hall to the second floor. February, 1977 Chuck Mollard is a Union trustee for the Seafarers Pension Plan. Irv Saunders of Dunbar and Sullivan Dredging Co. serves as a manage­ ment trustee on the Seafarers Welfare and Pension Plan and Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Pension Plan. Lindsey Williams, SIU vice-president for the Gulf Coast, hosted the January trustees meeting in New Orleans. Brother Williams serves as a Union trustee for the Seafarers Welfare and Pension Plan and the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. Page 27 i �r"' Seventh Part of Series Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid Are for You by A. A. Bernstein, SIU Welfare Director This is the seventh part in a series of articles which the Seafarers Log will be running, over the next few months, concerning Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid and how these Government programs affect you and your families. (This installment deals with Medicare, as will the next one.) Eventually the series will be compiled into a booklet so that Seafarers can have all the information on these programs in one place. I hope this series will be an aid to you. Please let me know if you have any questions. Just write to me, care of Seafarers International Union, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. THE RISING COST OF MEDICAL CARE Medical costs have been spiraling over the years and the outlook for the future shows ever increasing expenses when you become ill or are injured. Medical costs are one of the largest expenditures you might have to face during retirement. This includes operations, dental work, drugs, hospitalization. It is very true that a stay in the hospital can wipe out a person's lifetime savings. That is why national health insurance programs such as medicare are so very important. And that is why labor has for years fought for greater medical coverage for the worker. Also, as senior citizens you may find a greater need for medical care. This further emphasizes the importance of medicare for you. There are two parts to the medicare program. Part A and Part B. And both parts are very important. Part A is automatic for most people over 65 years of age; Part B. is voluntary, but we strongly urge everyone eligible to participate in it. Everyone 65 or older who is entitled to monthly social security or railroad retirement benefits is entitled to Part A of medicare. This part is called hospital insurance. It is only necessary that you have a certain number of quarters of coverage. (Check with your local Social Security office for the exact amount). A quarter is any three month period beginning January 1, April 1, July 1, or October 1—in which you were paid at least $50 in wages. Hospital Insurance Benefits Your hospital insurance helps pay the cost of medically necessary covered services for the following care: • Up to 90 days of inpatient care in any participating hospital in each benefit period.' For the first 60 days, it pays for all covered services after the first $92. For the 61st day through the 90th day, it pays for all covered services except for $23 a day. Care in a psychiatric hospital has a lifetime limit of 190 in­ patient days. • A "reserve" of 60 additional inpatient hospital days.You can use these extra days if you ever need more than 90 days of hospital care in any benefit period. Each reserve day you use permanently reduces the total number of reserve days you have left. For each of these additional days you use, hospital insurance pays for all covered services except for $46 a day. • Up to 100 days of care in each benefit period in a participating skilled nursing facility, a specially qualified facility which is staffed and equipped to furnish skilled nursing care, skilled rehabilitation care, and many related health services. Hospital insurance pays for all covered services for the first 20 days and all but $11.50 a day for up to 80 more days if all of the following five conditions are met: —You have been in a hospital at least 3 days in a row before your transfer to the skilled nursing facility, —You are transferred to the skilled nursing facility because you require care for a condition which was treated in the hospital, —You are admitted to the facility within a short time (generally within 14 days) after you leave the hospital, —A dcKtor certifies that you need, and you actually receive, skilled nursing or skilled rehabilitation services on a daily basis, and — Ihe facility's Utilization Review Committee does not disapprove your stay. • Up to 100 home health "visits" in each benefit period from a participating home health agency during the 12-months after your discharge from a hos­ pital or skilled nursing facility if all six of the following conditions are met: —You were in a participating hospital for at least 3 days in a row, —^The home health care is for further treatment of a condition which was treated in the hospital or skilled nursing facility, —The care you need includes part-time skilled nursing care, physical therapy, or speech therapy, —You are confined to your home, —A doctor determines you need home health care and sets up a home health plan for you within 14 days after your discharge from a hospital or partici­ pating skilled nursing facility, and —The home health agency providing services is participating in Medicare. 'A benefit period is a way of measuring your use of services under Medicare's hospital insurance. Your first benefit period starts the first time you enter a hospital after your hospital insurance begins. When you have been out of a hospital (or other facility primarily providing skilled nursing or rehabilitation services) for 60 days in a row, a new benefit period starts the next time you go into a hospital. There is no limit to the number of benefit periods you can have. Part B of medicare is voluntary and is called medical insurance. Its benefits will be outlined in the next part of this series. Sea-Land Shoregang Aboard the 55 Houston in Port Elizabeth Above, in photo at left, Frank Wong of the Sea-Land Shoregang deck department moves food stores for the galley along a conveyor belt on the SS Houston (Sea-Land) recently. In photo at right, shoregang Cooks (I. to r.) Louis Lowe and Tom Esposito get the lunch soup and vegetables ready for their crew at Port Elizabeth, N.J. Page 28 Seafarers Log �Hudson Saves 47 Viefs Off Junk in Mid-S, China Sea Forty-seven Vietnamese men, women and children refugees fleeing their homeland in a top heavy ' motorized junk were rescued recently by the SlUmanned tanker f/5/V5(Mount Shipping) in the cyclonic South China 2 Get Tankerman Sheepkins Happily s,howing off their Certificates of Achievement are (I. to r.): Brothers Thomas Burke and Recertified Bosun Edgar Anderson, Jr. after completing the Tankerman Course recently at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seaman" ship, Piney Point, Md. The high cost of alcoholism to society in general has been well-publicized over the past few years. Many of us fail to realize, however, that as workers and Union members, alcoholism is costing us, too. And the cost is not just the emotional hardship of seeing a friend suffer. As Union members, alcoholism among our brothers costs us plenty in terms of dollars and cents in the form of insurance payments, man hours used in settling alcohol-related beefs, hours spent aboard the ship or boat covering for the alcoholic, and the cost of medi­ cal services for treating everything ex­ cept the real problem. The dollars-and-cents costs to man­ agement are high also in terms of dam­ aged cargoes and equipment. In the old days, this might not have mattered be­ cause management's problems were management's tough luck and certainly didn't mean anything to us. But today we know that the problem of the indus­ try must be solved by management and labor together. So every alcoholic brother we have in our Union is costing us money. It's im­ portant to remember this not so that we can be angry at these brothers or so we will despise them. It's important so that each of us realizes the personal stake we have in the Alcoholic Rehabilitation Program operated by the Seafarers Welfare Plan. This program can only work if each of us believes in it and promotes it. Cer­ tainly it contributes to the welfare of every single member to do so. Through this program, we are able to help our alcoholic brothers become the informed, dedicated, contributing members of the SIU that they have the potential to be. We have never been a Union that was willing to forget about the members who needed help. Our brothers who have alcoholism need help. In seeing that they receive it, we are benefiting them, ourselves, our Union and our industry. I am interested in attending a six-week program at the gees with food, water and fuel, said Third Mate Paul Mehr. The crew then learned that the junk's captain was making his maiden voyage at sea with no other navigational equip­ ment than a magnetic compass! Later in the afternoon, all the tiny tots were lashed to the backs of crewmembers who climbed up the Jacob's ladder to put their charges in the arms of their shipmates on deck. Unable to mount the ladder, ill women and men were hauled up in stretchers. The re­ maining women climbed the ladder Wishing the rest of the refugees, who were all men on board the junk, good luck, they were given directions to Subic Bay. Hall Urges Approval for All-Alaska Gas Pipeline Continued from Page 3 sophisticated, safe commercial vessels ever built. "It would be a mistake to consider LNG carriers as being in the same class as the oil tankers involved in recent accidents; these LNG carriers are all double-hulled, have collision avoidance radar, bow thrusters, auto­ matic and redundant firefighting sys­ tems, closed Cargo systems with inert gas instead of oxygen—they exceed Coast Guard specifications for safety of cargo and navigation." The 11 ships needed for the Alaska project, all American-built and American-crewed, would mean $2.2 billion worth of jobs and equipment to the U.S. economy, according to Hall. "I am confident that the FPC, Presi­ dent Carter and the Congress will decide to keep our gas under U.S. control," Hall concluded, "and I only hope the decision will be made as soon as pos­ sible so we can get started—every day of delay is another day of the hardships caused by the growing shortage of nat­ ural gas throughout the nation." The all-Alaska El Paso route had been endorsed at the 1975 Biennial Convention of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department, which represents 43 AFL-CIO unions and eight million workers. Logan Plaque Is Presented ; 1 Ml Li 1 Center Alcoholic Sea 250 miles out from the nearest landfall. AB Mike Mastrogiannis at the helm first spotted the small old, wooden boat off the starboard bow in the late morn­ ing as the Hudson plowed her way from Chimu Wan, Okinawa toward the Persian Gulf. On watch. Chief Mate Don Mappin noted that the junk headed for the Philippines was flashing the Morse Code so he signalled Capt. Robert Wolfe to the bridge. Twenty-minutes later the master was told by Dr. Nguyen Thi-To-Vinh of the plight of her 12 children, 19 women and 16 men com­ patriots aboard the junk. Immediately, Seafarers and ollicers worked tirelessly to replenish the refu­ Alco­ holic Rehabilitation Center. I understand that this will be kept strictly confidential, and mat no records or information about me will be kept t 1 anywhere except at The Center. 4 , U- Name Book No. Address (Street or RFD) (City) (State) Telephone No Mail to: THE CENTER . Star Route Box 153-A Valley Lee, Md. 20692 or call, 24 hours-a-day. (30!) W4-()()10 February, 1977 I (Zip) New Orleans Port Agent Buck Stephens (left) presented a memorial plaque recently to Mrs. Charles H. Logan, widow of the late, longtime SIU friend and consultant. The plaque commemorates the memory of Logan and came from the Seafarers Welfare and Pension Plans Board of Trustees. Part of the plaque's inscription read: ". . . Charles H. Logan . . . especially contributed to the welfare of merchant seamen during more than a quarter of a cen­ tury ..." and ".. . was identified with every progressive and innovative effort of the Seafarers Welfare (and Scholarship) Plan . . In the photo's back­ ground is a painting by Mrs. Logan of her spouse, who died Dec. 13, 1975 at age 75 in New Orleans, and Sister M. Lillian McCormack, S.S.N.D., of St. Michael's School, where the painting and the plaque will hang in the school's Charles H. Logan Memorial Room. Page 29 Vi : .1 �Seafarers Welfare, Pension and Vacation Plans Cash Benefits Paid Personals Dec. 23,1976-Jan. 26,1977 Arlen Qninn Walter Young would like you to con­ tact him at 13240 Ave. F, No. 605, Chicago, 111. 60633. SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN ELIGIBLES Death In Hospital Daily @ $1.00 In Hospital Daily @ $3.00 Hospital & Hospital Extras Surgical Sickness & Accident @ $8.00 Special Equipment Optical Supplemental Medicare Premiums Larry Richardson Mont (Fingers) McNobb asks that you contact him as soon as possible at 98 Mason St., San Francisco, Calif. 94102. Telephone (415) 362-0326. Candido Alcides Ortiz Your wife, A. R. Ortiz, asks that you contact her as soon as possible at 3400 Springdale Ave., Baltimore, Md. 21216. Or, you can call at (301) 367-1730. DEPENDENTS OF ELIGIBLES Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors* Visits In Hospital Surgical Maternity Blood Transfusions Optical Tom Duncan Tom Laughlin Charles Eglin Chris Jensen of 99-262 lini Way, Aica, Hawaii, 96701 would like to get in touch with you. PENSIONERS & DEPENDENTS Death Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits & Other Medical Expenses .. Surgical Optical Blood Transfusions Special Equipment Dental Supplemental Medicare Premiums James Russell Egan Thomas O. Tyler asks that you con­ tact him at Box 83, Vienna, Md. 21869. William Joe Ed Murray asks that you contact him at 3358 Morning Glory Rd., Philadel­ phia, Pa. 19154. Hakan Boander Hakansson Your grandniece and nephew, Mr. and Mrs. R. V. Houde, ask that you contact them at 203 Gold Creek Rd., Bremerton, Wash. 98310. SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM 1 KNOW YOUR RIGHTS TOTALS Total Seafarers Welfare Plan Total Seafarers Pension Plan Total Seafarers Vacation Plan SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and senior­ ity are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return re­ ceipt requested. The proper address for this is: Frank Drozak, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 275 - 20th Street, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11215 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are. avail­ able in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obliga­ tions, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in Page 30 YEAR TO DATE MONTH TO DATE YEAR TO DATE i 18 603 514 14 3 6,368 4 104 9 18 603 514 14 3 6,368 4 104 9 $ 64,543.06 603.00 1,542,00 2,264.85 234.00 50,944.00 1,559.50 3.200.53 437.30 $ 64,543.06 603.00 1,542.00 2,264.85 234.00 50,944.00 1,559.50 3,200.53 437.30 347 90 113 23 4 82 347 90 113 23 4 . 82 95,304.33 3,836.59 19,509.80 7,349.00 210.00 2,371.38 95,304.33 3,836.59 19,509.80 7,349.00 210.00 2,371.38 15 162 105 16 49 15 162 105 16 49 48,000.00 20,514.93 3,766.84 2,972.50 1,468.90 48,000.00 20,514.93 3,766.84 2,972.50 i;468.90 — — — 5 1 34 5 1 34 1,705.55 250.00 2,436.30 1,705.55 250.00 2,436.30 5 1,573.23 1,573.23 8,688 13 1,265 9,966 336,597.59 15,003.63 1,375,437.61 $1,727,038.83 336,597.59 15,003.63 1,375,437.61 $1,727,038.83 ' 5 • 8,688 13 1,265 9,966 KNOW YOUR RIGHTS FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every three months, which are to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A quarterly finance committee of rank and file members, elected by the membership, makes examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommenda­ tions. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recommendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of the.se funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. Amount Number MONTH TO DATE ' • /*. the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY — SEAFARERS LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publishing, any ar­ ticle serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, 1960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Log policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circum­ stances should any 'member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone at­ tempts to require any such payment be-made without sup­ plying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGA­ TIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its con­ tents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempt­ ing to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no Seafarer may be discrimi­ nated against because of race, creed, color, sex and na­ tional or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION —SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its pro­ ceeds are used to further its objects and purposes includ­ ing but not limited to furthering the political, social and economic interests of Seafarer seamen, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection With such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are vol­ untary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of membership in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Sea­ farers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. Support SPAD to protect and further your economic, political and social intejrests, American trade union concepts and Seafarer seamen. If at any time a Seafarer feels that any of the ahoye rights have heen violated, or that he has heen denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or infor­ mation, he should immediately notify SIU President Hall at headquarters hy certified mail, return receipt requested. Seafarers Log �Oiesfer J. Rickards, 65, joined the Union in the port of Philadel­ phia in 1961 sailing as a tug captain for the Independent Towing Co. from 1942 to 1976 and for the Tay­ lor and Anderson Towing Co. from 1929 to 1942. Brother Rickards was born in Millsboro, Del. and is a resi­ dent there. Norman O. Schwab, 66, joined the Union in the port of New Orleans in 1957 sailing as a deckhand for the Magco Towing Co. from 1955 to 1963. Brother Schwab was born in Paris, La. and is a resident of Thibodaux, La. James L. Sullivan, 65, joined the Union in the port of Philadelphia in 1961 sailing as a mate for the Curtis Bay Towing Co. from 1944 to 1976. Brother Sullivan was a rigger fore­ man for the Dravo Corp. from 1942 to 1944. He sailed 46 years. Born in Fall River, Mass., he is a resident of Boothwyn, Pa. - Exum G. Swindell, 66, joined the Union in the port of Norfolk in 1961 sailing as an engineer for the Curtis Bay Towing Co. from 1940 to 1975. ^Brother Swindell was born in Swan Quarter, N.C. and is a resident of Norfolk. James R. Stephenson, 63, joined the Union in the port of Sault Ste. Marie, Mich, in 1961 sailing as an oiler for Dunbar and Sullivan Dredg­ ing Co. in 1974, Merritt, Chapman and Scott in 1958 and for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers from 1941 to 1958 as a linetender. Brother Stephenson was born in Sault Ste. Marie and is a resident there. Lawrence E. Courtney, 68, joined the Union in the port of Buffalo in 1960 sailing as a fireman-watertender and deckhand for the Great Lakes Towing Co. from 1936 to 1976. Brother Courtney sailed 51 years. He was born in Buffalo and is a resident of Hamburg, N.Y. James C. Milligan, 63, joined the Union in the port of Buffalo in 1961 sailing as a deckhand for Dunbar and Sullivan Dredging Co. from 1956 to 1976 and for the Great Lakes Dredging and Dock Co. in 1960. Brother Milligan was born in Brimley, Mich, and is a resident there. Russell L. Hastings, 64, joined the Union in the port of Philadelphia in 1961 sailing as a cook for the Inter­ state Oil Transport Co. from 1956 to 1976 and for the Graham Trans­ port Co. from 1952 to 1956. Brother Hastings is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. He was born in Berlin, Md. and is a resident there. Harry A. Hansen, 69, joined the Union in the port of Philadelphia in 1961 sailing as an oiler for the Taylor and Anderson Towing and Lighterage Co. from 1949 to 1976. Brother Hansen was born in Nor­ way, is a U.S. naturalized citizen and is a resident of Salisbury, Md. Arthur C. Notton, 62, joined the Union in the port of Duluth in 1961 sailing as a tug fireman, lead deck­ hand and pilot for the Zenith Dredge Co. from 1953 to 1976. Brother Not­ ton was born in Ashland, Wise, and is a resident of Superior, Wise. John D. "Johnnie" Hunter, 55, joined the Union in 1943 in the port of Mobile and sailed as a bosun. Brother Hunter sailed 41 years and was on the Alcoa Shoregang in 1955. He was in the December 1975 Bo­ suns Recertification Program gradu­ ating class. A native of the British West Indies, he is a resident of Mo­ bile. Sigurd Gronli, 68, joined the Union in the port of New Orleans in 1956 sailing as an AB for the G H Towing Co. in 1962. Brother Gronli sailed 25 years. He is a vet­ eran of the U.S. Army in World War II. Inland Boatman Gronli was born in Norway, is a naturalized U.S. citi­ zen and is a resident of Chalmette, La. Herbert M. Bernhard, 61, joined the Union in the port of New York in 1960 sailing as a deckhand and mate for the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad from 1939 to 1963 and for the Penn Central Rail­ road from 1963 to 1976. Brother Bernhard was born in New York City and is a resident of Merritt Is., Fla. William I. Kinsella, 63, joined the Union in the port of Sault Ste. Marie, Mich, in 1963 sailing as a deckhand for the Great Lakes Dredging and Dock Co. from 1960 to 1976. Bro­ ther Kinsella was a self-employed auto mechanic in his own gas service station and repair shop from 1944 to 1960. He was born in Munising, Mich, and is a resident of Brimley, Mich. Ralph O. Carlson, 64, joined the Union in the port of New York in 1960 sailing as a deckhand and bridge motorman for the Penn Cen­ tral Railroad from 1945 to 1976. Brother Carlson was a firstclass shipfitter at the Kearney (N.J.) Federal Shipyard from 1942 to 1945. He was born in Jersey City, N.J. and is a resident there. Ante Baric,_61, joined the Union in the port of Philadelphia in 1961 sailing as a captain for Independent Towing Co. from 1952 to 1977. Brother Baric sailed 35 years and was a member of the NMU from 1941 to 1952. He was born in Lukoran, Yugoslavia and is a natural­ ized U.S. citizen. Inland Boatman Baric is a resident of Sharon Hill, Pa. February, 1977 PINSIOHERS Charles F. Browne, Jr., 56, joined the Union in the port of Philadelphia in 1961 sailing as a deckhand, mate, pilot and captain 'for the Curtis Bay Towing Co. from 1943 to 1961 and for the U.S. Army Corps of Engi­ neers from 1936 to 1942. Brother Browne sailed 40 years and is a vet­ eran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. He was born in Claymont, Del. and is a resident of Chesapeake City, Md. Ofto M. Felker, 68, joined the Union in the port of Baltimore in 1956 sailing as a cook for the Inter­ state Oil Transport Co. from 1965 to 1976. Brother Felker is a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was born in Natico, Pa. and is a resident of Bal­ timore. Peter J. Brisick, 68, joined the Union in the port of Chicago in 1952 sailing as a deckhand for the Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Co. from 1951 to 1976. Brother Brisick was a member of the National Maritime Union from 1939 to 1952. He was born in New York and is a resident of Galveston. Robert C. Arnold, 65, joined the Union in the port of New Orleans in 1955 sailing as an oiler. Brother Arnold sailed 28 years. He was born in New York City and is a resident of Bogalusa, La. Carmine J. Caropreso, 65, joined the Union in the port of New York in 1951 sailing as an oiler. Brother Caropreso sailed on the Bull Line, attended a Piney Point Educational Conference and was on the Sea-Land Shoregang from 1973 to 1976. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. Born in Italy, he is a U.S. naturalized citizen and a resident of Sunnyside, Queens, N.Y. Zee Young Ching, 55, joined the Union in 1948 in the port of New York and sailed as a chief steward. Brother Ching sailed 34 years and is a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. A native of Hangchow, China, he is a U.S. naturalized citizen. He is a resident of Gretna, La. Teodoro M. Diangson, 65, joined the Union in the port of New York in 1953 and sailed as a chief cook. Brother Diangson sailed 33 years and was on the picket line in the 1965 District Council 37 beef, 1962 Robin Line strike, and the 1961 i N.Y. Harbor strike. He is a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. Born in the Philippines, he is a resi­ dent of Brooklyn, N.Y. Alphonso R. Gonzales, 66, joined the Union in the port of New Qrleans in 1954 sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Gonzales sailed 46 years, attended a 1975 Piney Point Crews Conference and walked the picket line in the 1934 and 1936 San Francisco MFOW strikes. He was born in Hawaii and is a resident of Metairie, La. Edward J. Hibbard, 65, joined the Union in 1942 in the port of Balti­ more sailing both on deep sea and on the inland waters as a deckhand for the Curtis Bay Towing Co. from 1967 to 1976. Brother Hibbard was on the picket line in the 1967 IBU beef. Born in Virginia, he is a resi­ dent of Baltimore. Hilton T. Sims, 62, joined the Union in the port of Mobile in 1962 sailing as a welder for Radcliff Ma­ terials, Inc. from 1952 to 1976. Brother Sims is a veteran of the U.S. Air Fc-ces in the post-World War II period. He was born in Covington County, Ala. and is a resident of Mobile. Page 31 1. 1 jii 1 I • i �•.". vTJsm^ — - • Waller A. Mielnicki. 55. died of heart failure at home in Bloomtield, NJ, on Nov. 1. Brother Mielnicki joined the Union in the port of New vork in 1959 and sailed as a deckluuid for the Pcnn Central Railroad from 1946 to 1976 and worked for Kraft Foods from 1938 to 1945. He was on the picket line in the 1961 N.Y. Harbor strike and was a 1969j:onvention delegate. Inland Boatman Miel­ nicki was born in New Jersey and was a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. Interment was in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Bloomfield. Surviving is a sister, Mrs. Jean Keefe of Bloomfield. ^ Harold E. Samp­ son, Sr.,. 53, suc­ cumbed to lung can.cer in Burgess, Va. on Dec. 4. Brother Sampson joined the Union in the port of Baltimore in 1972 i and sailed as a relief engineer for the Steuart Transportation Co. of Piney Point, Md. from 1971 to 1976. He was a former member of the NMU from 1943 to 1947. A native of Sampson's Wharf, Va., he was a resi­ dent of Burgess. Burial was in the Wi­ comico Universal Methodist Cemetery, West Church, Va. Surviving are his widow, Peggy; a son, Harold E., Jr.; two daughters, Peggy Jo and Judith; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Marcellous E. Sampson, and a relative, Mrs. H. Ells­ worth Sampson. Anthony A. J. Guillard, 65, died on July 14. Brother Guillard joihed the Union in the port of Sault Ste. Marie, .Mich, in 1961 and sailed as a lineman, oiler and firemanwatertender for the Dunbar and Sulli­ van Dredging Co. of Green Bay, Wise, from 1952 to 1976. From 1943 to 1945 he was an auto worker. Inland Boat­ man Guillard was a resident of Sault Ste. Marie. Surviving are his widow, Betty Myra, and three daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth Lanham of Sault Ste. Marie, Gertrude and Esther Marie. Robert R. "Bob" Louzon, 53, died on Sept. 25. Brother Louzon joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1961 and sailed as a tug line­ man for the Western I Con Co. from 1958 to 1960, the Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Co. in 1973 and for Dunbar and Sullivan from 1960 to 1976. In­ land Boatman Louzon was a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. He was born in River Rouge, Mich, and was a resident of Saint Ignace, Mich. Surviv­ ing are his widow, Mary; three sons, George, Larry and Charles, and two daughters, Sandra and Rosemary Rickley. Walter A. Oliver, 39, died on Jan. 6. Brother Oliver joined ^ f the Union in the port ** of Detroit in 1968 and sailed as a tug AB for Dunbar and Sullivan and the •Mk yHI Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Co. He was a member of the SIU from 1955 to 1968. Born in Alpena, Mich., he was a resident of Wyandotte, Mich. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Posen of Michigan. Pensioner Melvin R. Jennings, 40, suc­ Carl A. Carlson, cumbed to cancer in Jr., 55 died on June Nederland, Tex. on 16. Brother Carlson Oct. 31. Brother Jen­ joined the former Innings joined the land Boatmen's Union in the port of Union in the port of Port Arthur, Tex. in Norfolk in 1969 and 1961 and sailed as a I sailed as a AB relief captain and mate for the Moran Towing man and deckhand Co., Sabine Towing Co., and for the Nederland D.M. Picton Towing Co. for the Curtis Bay Towing Co. from from 1956 to 1972; and as a deckhand 1969 to 1976 and for McAllister Broth­ for the Glassrock Drilling Co. in 1956. ers from 1969 to 1972. He had formerly He was a Korean War veteran of the sailed with the deep sea SIU since 1943. U.S. Army and also served from 1959 His son, Carl A., Ill said "He counted to 1962. A native of Sabine Pass, Tex., it a privilege that he was jailed 11 times he was a resident of Nederland. Burial in one day for attempts in organization was in the Greenlawn Memorial Park of labor." Surviving, beside "his son of Cemetery, Port Arthur. Surviving are , Chesapeake, Va., are a daughter, Mrs. his widow, Sidney Lee; a §on, Michael; Myra Suzanne Stoneberger of Norfolk, a daughter, Amy; two stepsons, Fran­ and his mother, Mrs. Gladys Whitt, also cis and Jeffrey Williams, and his par­ of Norfolk. ents, Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Jennings of Pensioner James J. Sabine Pass. Schultz, 79, died of Pensioner Earl C. Carver, 78, died of a cerebral stroke at lung cancer in the St. Joseph Hospital, home in Baltimore Houston, Tex. on Oct. 26. Brother on Dec. 27. Brother Carver joined the Union in the port of Schultz joined the Houston in 1957 and sailed as a second Union in the port of assistant engineer for the G & H Towing 1 Baltimore in- 1957 Co. from 1941 to 1963. He sailed 38 and sailed as a mate, years. Inland Boatman Carver was a pilot and captain for the Baker-Whiteveteran of the U.S. Army Artillery ley Towing Co. from 1912 to 1962. He Corps in World War I. A native of was born in Baltimore. Interment was Iowa,Tie was a resident of Houston. In­ in the Gardens of Faith Cemetery, Bal­ terment was in the Brooksjde Memorial timore County, Md. Surviving are his Park Cemetery, Houston. Surviving is widow, Adela, and a daughter, Mrs. Wanda Shattuck. his widow, Mabel. Pensioner Charlie F. Ridley, Sr., died of cardiac arrest in Fredericksburg, Tex. Hill Country Memo­ rial Hospital on Aug. 13. Brother Ridley joined the Union in the port of Houston in 1957 sailing as a cook for the G &H Towing Co. for 12 years. He was a vet­ eran of the World War II U.S. Army Field Artillery. Born in Cleburn, Tex., he was a resident of San Saba, Tex. Burial was in Wallace Creek Cemetery, San Saba County, Tex. Surviving are his widow, Margaret Mae; two sons, Seafarer Charles, Jr. of San Saba and Rayborn; a daughter, Mrs. Annie Nix­ on; his brother, J. C. Ridley, and ».hree sisters. Joseph N. Matejek, Sr., 56, died of ' natural causes on the i&li Sun Oil Docks in Pasadena, Tex. on Nov. 11. Brother Matejek joined the Union in 1949 in the port of Galveston and sailed as a chief engineer for the G & H Towing Co. of Corpus Christi, Tex. from 1949 to 1976. He was bom in Hallettsville, Tex and was a resident of Pasadena. Burial was in the Forest Park East Cemetery, Houston. Surviv­ ing are a son, Michael of Pasadena; a daughter, Brenda, and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph J. Matejek, Sr. Pensioner Trilby G. Safford, 76, passed away on Jan. 18. Sister SafTord joined the Union in 1946 in the port of New Orleans sailing as a chief stewardess on the SS Del Mar (Delta Line) from 1947 to 1954 and on the SS Corsair (Alcoa) from 1954 to 1960. She sailed 21 years. Born in Galveston, she was a resident of De Ridder, La. Surviving are two daugh­ ters, Mrs. C. C. (Emma Jane) Ellish of Slidell, La. and Mrs. Annis S. Fullerton, and a sister, Mrs., Mae Word of De Ridder. Pensioner Jean V. Bertrand, 69, suc­ cumbed to heart fail­ ure in the Ville Platte (La.) General Hos­ pital on Dec. 22. Brother Bertrand joined the Union in i the port of New Or­ leans in 1956 sailing in the steward de­ partment. He was born in Ville Platte and was a resident there. Interment was in the Gates of Heaven Cemetery, Ville Platte. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs, Velma B. Bergeron and Mrs. Guivis (Elmine) B. Hebert, both of Ville Platte. Oscar L. Briscoe, 62, died on Dec. 21. Brother Briscoe joined the Union in the port of Wilming­ ton in 1957 sailing as a pumpman. Brother Briscoe sailed 22 years, and was a for­ mer member of the Marine Firemens Union. He was born in Colgate, Okla. and was a resident of Clovis, N.M. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. B. R. Briscoe of Clovis. Roberto Burgos, 55, died of brain inflammation in St. James Hospital, Newark, N.J. on Jan. 4. Brother Burgos joined the Union in the port of New York in 1961 sailing in the steward department for 20 years. He was born in Guayama, P.R. and was a resident of Newark. Burial was in Puerto Rico. Surviving are two sons, Roberto, Jr. and Luis; his mother, Mrs. Elisa Sanchez of Guayama; his father, Tomas; two sisters, Margarita and Rosa, and a niece, Irma Sanchez of New Jersey. Mario Canalejo, ^ Sr., 59, died of heart disease in St. Joseph Hospital, Tampa on Nov. 24. Brother Canalejo joined the Union in 1942 in the I port of Tampa sailing as a chief steward. He sailed for 35 years and was a Piney Point upgrader in 1957-8. Born in Key West, Fla., he was a resident of Tampa. Cremation took place in the West Coast Crematory, St. Petersburg, Fla. Surviv­ ing are his widow, Lydia; two sons, Larry and Harry, and a daughter, Lor­ raine. James R. Bigner, Jr., 27, died of a frac­ tured skull in New Orleans, La. on Nov. 2. Brother Bigner joined the Union in the port of New Or­ leans in 1967 sailing as an AB He was a 1966 graduate of the Andrew Furuseth Training School in New Orleans and a 1970 'A' seniority upgrader at the HLSS. A native of Hammond, La., he was a resident of Slidell, La. Burial was in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Slidell. Surviving are his widow, Susan; a son, James; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Milton Bigner, and a brother. Seafarer Milton Bigner, all of Hammond. Clayton F. Davis, 58, died of heart and lung failure on Dec. 19. Brother Davis joined the Union in the port of Wilm­ ington in 1967 and sailed as a fireman^ watertender. He sailed 20 years. Seafarer Davis was born in Independence, Kans. and was a resident of Long Beach, Calif. Burial was in Woodlawn Memorial Park Cem­ etery, Long Beach. Surviving is a sister, Mrs. Dorothy E. Bingham of Long Beach. Pensioner Richard A."Dufch"DeGraaf, 68, died of natural causes in The Neth­ erlands on Nov. 7. Brother De Graaf joined the Union in I the port of New York in 1952 and sailed as a fireman-watertender. He sailed 31 years and attended a SIU Pensioners Conference at Piney Point in 1970. Born in Rotterdam, The Netherlands, he was a resident there. Cremation took place in the Van Uw Valder Crematory, South Rotterdam. Surviving are a son, Simon; a daughter, Mrs. Edward (Ger­ trude) Kulick of Wayne, N.J., and a sister, Mrs. Maria Cornelia Letsch of Paterson, N.J. Page 32 Seafarers Log ./ �Pensioner. Anarv; g^os Dokeris, 71, died of natural causes on Dec, 13. Brother Dokeris joined the Union in 1949 in the port of New York ^ sailing as a chief pumpman. He sailed 48 years, rode the Bull Line and at­ tended Piney Point Pensioners Confer­ ence No. 3 in 1970. Seafarer Dokeris was born in Kea, Greece and was a resident of The Bronx, N. Y. Burial was in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Maspeth, Queens, N.Y. Surviving are his widow, Triantafilio, and a niece, Margaret Do­ keris of Syra, Greece. Pensioner William G. Dyal, 58, died in a coma after an oper­ ation in the Univer­ sity of Southern Ala­ bama Medical Cen­ ter, Mobile on Sept. 19 following a fall at home. Brpther Dyal joined the Union in 1942 in the port of Mobile and sailed as a fireman-watertender. He sailed 39 years and attended the Brooklyn, N.Y. SIU-District 2 MEBA Engineer Upgrading Program in 1967. Seafarer Dyal was born in Lottie, Ala. and was a resident of Mo­ bile. Interment was in the Mobile Me­ morial Gardens Cemetery. Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Lula Chambless of Lottie; his father, Dalton of Lottie, and a sister, Mrs. James M. (Louise) Tillman of 8 Mile, Ala. Pensioner Frank Mazet, 73, passed away of natural causes in the Long Island College Hos­ pital, Brooklyn, N.Y. pi on Dec. 18. Brother Mazet joined the Union in 1942 in the port of New York and sailed as a fireman-watertender. He sailed 40 years, was on the picket lines in the 1961 Greater N.Y. Harbor strike, 1962 Rob­ in Line strike and the 1965 District Council 37 beef, and attended SIU Pensioners Conference No. 3 and Con­ ference No. 9 at the HLSS in 1970. Seafarer Mazet was born in Antwerp, Belgium and was a resident of New York City. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery, Brooklyn, N.Y. Surviving are his mother, Regina de Herdt, and a sister, Josephine de Herdt, both of Antwerp. Recertified Bosun Melville "Tex" McKinney, Jr., 51, died of natural causes aboard the SS Ta­ rn at a G u ilde n (Transport) while at " sea in the North At­ lantic on Dec. 24. Brother McKinney joined the Union in 1947 in the port of New York sailing for 33 years. He was a March 1975 grad of the SIU Bosuns Recertification Program. Born in Lawrenceburg, Ind., he was a resident of Camden, N.J. His ashes were buried at sea. Surviving are his widow, Florence; two daughters, Delores and Patricia, and a sister, Rose of North Bend, Ohio. Miguel A. Ruiz O'Neill died on Sept. 30, 1974. Brother O'Neill joined the Union in 1961 and last sailed as a OMED. He was a 1968 HLSS upgrader. Seafarer O'Neill was a resident of Santurce, P.R. Surviving is his widow, Margarita. February, 1977 ^ S aa ^ Richard G. Everhart, 51, died of a heart attack on the way to Tidelands Hospital, Houston on Nov. 30. Brother Everhart joined the Union in the port of 1 Baltimore in 1956 and sailed as an AB and cook. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. A native of Thomasville, N.C., he was a resident of Lexington, N.C. Interment was in Lexington City (N.C.) Cemetery. Surviving are his widow, Ardella; a son, Richard, Jr. of Thomas­ ville; a daughter, Mrs. Douglas (Vicki) Newman of Lexington; a foster son, Ricky H. Parsons, also of Lexington; his father, William and his mother, Josie of Lexington; three brothers, Corbett of Winston-Salem, N.C., Bryan of Fort Myers, Fla., and Bryan III of Lex­ ington; a sister, Mrs. Henry L. Joyner of Welcome, N.C., and two grandchil­ dren. Pensioner Antonio Falco, 60, died of a heart attack in Zurbrugg Hospital, Riv­ erside, N.J. on Dec. 20. Brother Falco joined the Union in the port of Philadel­ phia in 1951 and sailed as a cook. He sailed 19 years and was elected to the 1960 SIU Quarterly Finance Committee in Philadelphia. Seafarer Falco was born in New Jersey and was a resident of Westmont, N.J. Burial was in Calvary Cemetery, Cherry Hill, N.J. Surviving are his mother, Therese of Camden, N.J., and his sister, Yolando of Westmont. Pensioner James M. Fisher, Jr., 67, passed away on Jan. 3. Brother Fisher joined the Union in ' 1942 in the port of New York and sailed as an AB. He sailed S' ' 1 : 47 years, was a ship's delegate and rode on the American Coal Co. run. Born in New York City, he was a resident of Seattle. Surviving is a sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Warren H. and Mary Frommeyer of Gretna, La. Charles H. Hanners, 53, died at home in Wewahitchka, Fla. on Apr. 17. Brother Hanners joined the Union in 1949 in the port of Mobile and sailed as an AB. He sailed 33 years and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. Seafarer Han­ ners was a native of Florida. Interment was in Millville Cemetery, Panama City, Fla. Surviving are his widow, Mary; a son, Lewis; a daughter, Brenda, and his mother, Nora of Panama City. Raymond La Bom­ bard, 49, died on Jan, 18. Brother La Bom­ bard joined the Union in the port of New York in 1955 sailing as an AB. He sailed 30 years and had also been a member of the Inland Boatmen's Union. Seafarer La Bombard was born in Fitchburg, Mass. and was a resident of Houston, Tex. Surviving are his mother, Esther of Fitchburg, and his brother, Charles. Vi^il L. l iarding, 49, died on Nov. 26. Brother Harding joined the Union in 1947 in the port of New York sailing as a chief steward. He sailed 37 years. Born in Oklahoma, he was a resident of Houston. Surviving are his widow, Margaret Lee; a son, David Lee Porter; two daughters, Mrs. Lana K. Wyatt of Jacksonville and Wanda Faye, and a sister, Mrs. Wilma Johns of Pasadena, Tex. Pensioner Rudolph J. "Rudy" Himel, 67, died of a heart at­ tack in the Autumn Hills Convalescent Center, Galveston, Tex. on Dec. 22. Brother Himel joined the Union in 1939 in the port of New Orleans sailing as a cook. He sailed 31 years. Seafarer Hi­ mel was born in New Orleans and was a resident of Galveston. Interment was in Grace Memorial Park Cemetery, Alta Loma, Tex. Surviving are his mother, Josephine of Westwego, La.; a stepsister, Mrs. J. F. Charping of Houston; a nephew, Kenneta R.ay Dickard of Galveston, and a godson, Mi­ chael F. Charping of La Marque, Tex. Herbert C. John­ son, 73, passed away in December. Broth­ er Johnson joined the Union in 1943 in the port of Norfolk and sailed as a chief stew­ ard. He sailed for 33 years. Seafarer John­ son was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force in World War II. A Texas native, he was a resident of Carson City, Nev. Surviving are his sister, Mrs. James Gregory of Van Alstyne, Tex.; a nephew, Charles H. Johnson of Dallas, Tex., and a niece, Mrs. Jeannine Baker, also of Dallas. Kenneth K. Ken­ dall, 53, died in San Francisco on Christ­ mas Day, Dec. 25. Brother Kendall joined the Union in the port of San Fran^ Cisco in 1967 and I sailed as a OMED. Seafarer Kendall sailed 29 years. He upgraded at the HLSS in 1973, and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. Born in Scottsbluff, Neb., he was a resident of Chchalis, Wash. Sur­ viving is a brother, Robert of Seattle, and a sister, Mrs. Homer K. Kinckpatrick of Chehalis. John T. Eddins, 53, died of cancer in the Baltimore USPHS Hospital on Nov. 21. Brother Eddins joined the Union in 1948 in the port of New York sailing as a recertified bosun. He sailed 35 years, graduated from the SIU Recertified Bosuns Program in March 1974 and walked the picket line in the 1961 N.Y. Harbor strike. Seafarer Eddins was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War 11. Born in Norwood, N.C., he was a resident there. Burial was in the Norwood Cemetery. Surviving are his widow, Lethias; two sons, Jeffery Lee and John, Jr.; a daughter, Miriam, and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John S. Eddins. Pensioner Felix La Borde, 66, died of a heart attack in St. Mary's Hospital, Port Arthur on Jan. 18. Brother La Borde ~ joined the Union in J w the port of Lake OTIK Charles, La. in 1958 sailing as an oiler and OS. He sailed 29 years. A native of Cottonport, La., he was a resident of Port Arthur. Burial was in the Greenlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Port Arthur. Surviving are his widow, Vernice; two sons, Leland La Borde and Seafarer Felix La Borde, Jr.; two daughters, Marjorie Seaux and Merlene Badgett, and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Adolphe La Borde. Paul M. Landry, 48, died of a hem­ orrhage in the Gal­ veston University of Texas Medical Branch Hospital on Oct. 27. Brother Landry joined the Union in 1947 in the port of Mobile sailing as a QMED. He sailed 32 years and upgraded at Piney Point in 1974-5. Seafarer Landry was a veteran of the U.S. Army during the Korean War. A native of Galveston, he was a resident of Port Bolivar, Tex. Interment was in Port Bolivar Ceme­ tery. Surviving is his mother, Mrs. Mar­ tin (Anne B.) Mouton of La Marque, Tex. Joseph N. McLar­ en, 63, died on Dec. 15. Brother McLaren joined the Union in the port of Houston in 1953 and sailed as a chief electrician. He sailed 24 years and ran for an SIU office in 1968. Seafarer McLaren was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. A native of Texas, he was a resident of Hurst, Tex. Surviving are his widow, Hilda; three sons, Charles, Harry and Joseph, Jr., and two daughters, Mrs. Ethelynn Beach of Galveston and Joan Nell. Gary A. Hopping, 30, died on Nov. 30. Brother Hopping joined the Union in the port of Houston in 1973 and sailed as a wiper and deckhand for the Gulf Canal Lines from 1973 to 1976 and for the G & Towing Co. He was born in Rushvillc, III. and was a resident of Dickinson, Tex. Surviving is an aunt, Mrs. Maxine McCormick of Dickinson. James D. Ward, 49, died of a heart attack on the MFC Pcfcrs (Inland Tugs) at Hickman, Ky. on Oct. 25. Brother Ward joined the Union in the port of St. Louis in 1966 and sailed as a cook for the Inland Tugs from 1963 to 1976. He was a veteran of the postWorld War II U.S. Army. Born in Cal­ houn City, Miss., he was a resident of Clarksdale, Miss. Burial was in the Dogwood Ridge Cemetery, Blythville, Ark. Surviving are his widow. Alma of Memphis, Tenn.; two sons, Robert and David of Bartow, Fla.; two daughters, Linda and Darlene, and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer E, Ward. Page 33 �' • ' Pensioner Vernon F. Martin, 65, died of cancer in the Al­ pena (Mich.) General Hospital on Nov. 10. Brother Martin join­ ed the Union in the port of Alpena in 1954 and sailed as a conveyorman and in the steward de­ partment. He was born in Detroit and was a resident of Alpena. Interment was in the Evergreen Cemetery, Alpena. Surviving are his widow, Dortha; his son, Frank, and a daughter, Sandra. EEl-Z!,- Pensioner Charles G. Bloom, 65, died of a heart attack in iiiL the W. A. Foote ^ Memorial Hospital, y ^ Jackson, Mich, on Dec. 31. Brother Bloom joined the Union in the port of Elberta, Mich, in 1953 and sailed for the Great Lakes Carferries Co. He was born in Maple City, Mich, and was a resident of Rives Junction, Mich. Burial was in the Pere Marquette Cemetery, Ludington, Mich. Surviving is a daugh­ ter. Mrs. John (Katrine Helen) Oately of Lansing, Mich. Burl D. Cain, 51, died of lung failure in the Paul Oliver Hospital, Frankfurt, Mich, on Jan. 8. / . ^ » Brother Cain joined the Union in the port B\ ^B of Frankfort in 1953 MM ' iHi and sailed in the steward department for the Great Lakes Carferries Co. He sailed 33 years and was a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. A native of Howel, Mich., he was a resident of Elberta, Mich. Burial was in the Gilmore Town­ ship Cemetery, Benzie County, Mich. Surviving are his widow, Pearl, and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cain of Elberta. Marshall J. Rogues, 56, died of can­ cer in the Louisville, Ky. Veterans Ad­ ministration Hospital on Oct. 14. Brother Bogues joined the Union in the port of St. Louis in 1974 and sailed as a lead deckhand for the American Com­ mercial Barge Lines Co. in 1975 and for the Inland Tugs Co. of Jeffersonville, Ind. in 1974. Inland Boatman Bogues was a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. He was born in Shef­ field, Ala. and was a resident of Valley Station, Ky. Interment was in Eastern Cemetery, Louisville. Surviving are his daughter, Margaret of Louisville; his mother, Mrs. Frances Bevars, also of Louisville; his father, Albert, and a sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Jasper and Grace L. Gayle of Valley Station. Pensioner Charles D. Koch, 85, passed away with heart disease in New Orleans on Oct. 22. Brother Koch joined the Union in 1939. He was a chief engineer for the W. G. Coyle Lines and sailed since 1933. Born in Logtown, Miss., he was resident of New Orleans. Surviving is a daughter, Mrs. Nettie May Griffen of New Orleans, Page 34 Moses N. McCoy, 70, died on Nov, 29, Brother McCoy joined the Union in the port of Galveston in 1956 and sailed as an oiler for the G & H Towing Co, from ^ 1956 to 1976, He was born in Bonnie Terre, Mo, and was a resident of Galveston. Surviving are his widow, Frances, and his son, George of Galveston, r Pensioner Herman J. Meitz, 83, passed away on Aug, 14, Brother Meitz joined the Union in the port of New York in 1955 and sailed as an AB and ship's carpenter. He sailed 46 years and during World War II. Seafarer Meitz was born in Germany and was a naturalized U.S. citizen. He was a resi­ dent of Islip, L.L, N.Y. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Marie Brooks of San Jose, Calif, and Mrs. Muriel Wirostek of Ocean Beach, L.L, N.Y. SIU pensioner Nathaniel J. New.some, 68, died in Cal­ ifornia on July 11. Brother Newsome joined the Union in the port of New York in 1964 sailing as a bosun. He sailed 48 years and during World War II. A na­ tive of Cordele, Ga., he was a resident of Dulzura, Calif. After cremation, bur­ ial was at sea. Surviving are a brother, SIU pensioner Wilbur of Brooklyn, N.Y., and two sisters, Mrs. O. (Ernes­ tine) Rugoff of Lauderhill, Fla. and Mrs, Thelma Paridgen of Chula Vista, Calif, Pensioner Asperino A. Mazzariello, 74, died of natural causes in the Staten Island, N.Y. USPHS Hospital on Oct. 13. Brother Mazzariello joined the Union in the port of New York in 1960 sailing as a deckhand and 1st mate on the tug //. Simpson for the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad from 1923 to 1965, He was a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War 11. A native of Roccabascerama, Italy, he was a nat­ uralized U.S. citizen and was a resident of Clifton, S.L, N.Y. Burial was in Silver Mountain Cemetery, S.L, N.Y. Surviving are three sisters, Mrs. Elvira Brown of Northfield, N.J., Mrs. Petra Geroni of Elm, N.J., and Mrs. Christine Miller of Staten Island, N.Y. Orville Tillett, 43, died of a heart attack enroute to the Memorial Clinic, Wanchese, N.C. Brother Tillett joined the Union in the port of Norfolk in 1961 and sailed as a first mate and cap­ tain respectively for the Gulf Atlantic Towing Co. from 1957 to 1960 and the IBC Co. from 1966 to 1976. He sailed 20 years. From 1955 to 1957, he was a commercial fisherman. Inland Boatman Tillett was a veteran of the U.S. Army in the Korean War. Born in Wanchese, he was a resident of Win­ chester, N.C. Interment was in the Cudworth Cemetery, Wanchese. Surviving are his widow, Bebe Daniels; a son, Daniel; two stepsons, Stanley and Ken­ neth Kee; his parents, Mr. and Mrs, Richard and Sabra Tillett of Wanchese, and a sister-in-law, Dixie W. Daniels, Herbert Mills, 51, died on Nov, 1, Brother Mills joined the Union in the port of Houston in 1970 sailing as an AB, He sailed 30 years and was a veteran of the IU,S. Navy in World War II. Born in Texas, he was a resi­ dent of Bay town, Tex. Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Esther Sheffield of Baytown; a brother, C. J, Mills and a sister, Mrs, Dorothy M, Erwin, also of Baytown, Charles L. Insco, 58, died of lung failure in the Cabell (Huntington, W, Va.) Hospital on Oct, 12, Brother Insco joined the Union in the port of St. Louis in 1972 and sailed as a cook for the Inland Tugs Co, from 1970 to 1972, the American Commercial Barge Lines and the Ohio River Co, 'from 1958 to 1969, He was a veteran of the U,S, Air Force in World War II, A na­ tive of Huntington, he was a resident there. Burial was in Woodmere Ceme­ tery, Huntington. Surviving are his widow, Maxine; a son, Stephen, and a daughter. Sue. Service at PHS Clinic In Miami The Log recently received a report in the ship's minutes from the SS Ponce De Leon (PRMMI) which noted that the USPHS clinic in Miami was not ac­ cepting seamen for treatment "unless they have with them discharges from past employment, although they are on a ship at the time and have a signed Masters Certificate." However, the Miami Clinic's Admin­ istrator Mrs, White, told the Log that if someone was turned away with a Master's Certificate it was a mistake and wouldn't happen again. She added that the clinic accepts seamen with Master's Certificates every day. The official rule for acceptance for treatment at a USPHS Hospital or clinic is as follows: • If you are on a ship when treat­ ment is needed, a Master's Certificate is sufficient, • If you are on the beach, you must show discharges of at least 60 days seatimc, and you must apply for treatment within 90 days following the last day of sea service unless you can show that economic conditions affecting the mari­ time industry have prevented you from shipping, or that you have been under medical care since your last day of sea service. FLAQ Seventy-one cents of every dollar spent in shipping on American-flag vessels remains in this country, making a very substantial contribution to the national balance of payments and to the nation's economy. Use U.S.-flag ships. It's good for the American maritime industry, the Ameri­ can shipper, and America. DEEP SEA Change of Address Or New Subscriber Editor, SEAFARERS LOG 675 Fourth Ave,, Brooklyn, N. 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Kennedy Blvd. 33609 (813) 870-1601 TOLEDO, Ohio 935 Summit St. 43604 (419)248-3691 WILMINGTON, Calif. 510 N.Broad St 90744 (213)549-4000 YOKOHAMA, Japan. . Yokohama Port P.O. P.O. Box 429 5-6 NIhon Ohdori Naka-Ku 231-91 201-7935 Shipping at SIU A&G deep sea ports went down slightly last month from the previous ' month's figures. However, of the 1,287 jobs shipped, 871 were taken by Class 'A' seniority full book men. This means that 416 jobs were available to Class 'A' senior­ ity full book men not taken by them. February, 1977 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C JAN. 1-31, 1977 5 14 27 15 22 59 32 38 13 48 82 ; 0 6 9 2 4 1 2 2 5 1 3 1 2 3 4 0 0 45 0 5 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 6 0 1 15 Port 7 69 7 15 14 16 21 56 20 31 13 31 6 66 0 0 372 4 24 5 4 9 5 6 11 3 3 2 11 5 19 7 0 118 1 6 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 1 17 7 145 20 56 22 16 47 133 54 61 21 65 19 117 0 1 784 1 3 3 0 0 72 0 5 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 5 0 0 15 1 135 16 37 19 14 36 116 54 60 22 37 14 76 0 3 640 2 27 7 5 5 3 7 12 5 13 4 13 2 11 0 0 116 0 5 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 6 0 0 14 2 53 10 20 20 8 28 67 23 36 13 20 11 50 0 1 362 1 6 1 4 3 0 1 3 0 2 1 4 1 2 0 0 29 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 6 1 50 13 32 14 4 18 59 18 42 6 21 13 41 0 1 333 4 109 24 44 19 4 27 61 25 35 11 22 14 40 0 2 441 6 77 0 10 2 2 0 0 3 4 2 3 3 31 0 0 143 658 175 5 17 5 7 4 1 4 15 0 3 4 ENGINE DEPARTMENT Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville . San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals 65 8 46 33 33 10 0 2 335 1 17 1 0 1 2 3 8 5 7 1 6 0 11 0 0 63 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 4 0 0 9 Port 1 74 5 10 16 7 23 38 15 18 9 26 10 49 0 2 303 1 25 0 2 5 4 8 12 3 9 5 7 1 20 7 1 110 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 8 0 0 12 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 7 9 23 12 22 5 8 0 0 183 1 4 0 0 2 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 3 2 0 18 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 1 54 1 11 5 10 9 30 9 17 3 17 6 23 0 0 196 1 37 6 5 4 1 6 26 6 3 3 8 3 24 6 0 137 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 7 0 10 0 2 22 ENTRY DEPARTMENT v• 1 33 3 20 8 8 12 24 11 29 0 15 3 30 0 0 197 3 64 9 16 11 4 12 34 13 24 10 18 8 40 18 2 286 6 31 1 1 4 1 0 0 1 4 0 . V,-., 8 1 30 0 2 90 1,171 412 116 871 365 51 2,119 Totals All Departments •"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ••"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. Page 35 1% �I MiWWI iil» I'l II II The Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship "/or a better job today^ and job security tomorrow* Quartermaster Course To Begin March 21 Deck department members should be aware that the Lundeberg School will begin a Q)uartermaster (loiirse Mar. 21, 1977. The course includes instruction in the use of the magnetic and gyro compass, rules-of-the-rond, knots and splices, firefighting, emergency procedure.s, interna­ tional codes and signals, bridge publica­ tions and instruments, aids to navigation, a review of deck seamanship, as well as instruction in radar, loran, fathometers and weather, tides and currents. To qualify for the course, which is two weeks in length, a member must hold a U.S. Coast Guard endorsement as AbleSeaman Unlimited Any Waters. Other starting dates for the Quarter­ master Course include June 13, Sept. 6 and Nov. 28, 1977. Lifeboat Course Graduates 2 Seafarers Rainey Tate (left) and Frederick Washington display their Lifeboat­ man Course graduation diplomas on Feb. 3 at the HISS. Engine Department QMED—^Any Rating ABLE SEAMAN This course consists of classroom work and practical training to include: basic seamanship, rules of the road, wheel com­ mands, use of the magnetic compass, cargo handling, knots and splices, block and booms, firefighting and emergency procedures, basic first aid, and safety. Requirements: • All candidates must be at least 19 years of age. • Must pass a physical examination. • Must have normal color vision. • Must have, either with or without glasses, at least 20/20 vision in one eye, and at least 20/40 in the other. The can­ didate who wears glasses, however, must also be able to pass a test without glasses of at least 20/100 in each eye. • Must either have, or first complete, the separate Lifeboat Cour.se offered at the school. Starting dates: May 12, Aug. 4 and Oct. 27. LIFEBOATMAN The course of instruction is two weeks in length and leads to the Coast Guard endorsement of Lifeboatman. Course Requirements: Must have 90 days seatime in any department. The course of inslructiou leading to certification as QMED—Any Rating is eight weeks in length and- includes in­ struction leading to the Coast Guard en­ dorsements which comprise this rating. Course Requirements: You must show evidence of six months seatime in at least one engine department rating. Starting date: June 13. WELDING FOWT The course is four weeks in length and leads to endorsement as Fireman, Watertender, and/or Oiler. Course Requirements: If you have a Wiper endorsement only, you must: • Be able to pass the prescribed physi­ cal, including eyesight requirements • Have six months seatime as Wiper, OR Be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have three months seatime as Wiper • If you have an engine department rating there are no requirements. 99 New Steward Program To Be Launched April 11 The Steward Department Recertification Program will get under way April 11, 1977 and will include new courses for Chief Steward/Cost Accountant, Chef, Second Chef, Third Chef and Steward Assistant. A complete rundown of the new pro­ gram for steward department members, as well as a schedule of course dates, was run in the December 1976 issue of the Log on pages 30, 31 and 32. In addition, a corrected program application was run in the January 1977 Log on pages 33 and 34. Steward department members should look into the program, and if interested, should fill out the application as soon as possible to insure a spot in an early class. Additional applications have also been mailed to all SIU Union Halls, SlU-contracted ships, and the homes of steward department members. Directory of AH Upgrading Courses DEEPSEA, LAKES COURSES • • Starting dates: April 14, July 7 and Sept. 29. LNG/LPG The course of instruction in basic weld­ ing consists of classroom and on-the-job training including practical training in electric arc welding and cutting; and oxyacetylene brazing, welding and cutting. On completion of the course, an IILS Cer­ tificate of Graduation will be awarded. Course Requirements: • Engine department personnel must have 6 months seatime in an engine room rating • Deck and steward department personel must hold a rating in their di'partment. The course of instruction leading to certification as LNG/LPG crew consists of basic chemistry, tank and ship con­ struction, gasification, reliquefication procedures, inert gas and nitrogen sys­ tems, instrumentation, safety and firefighting, loading, unloading and trans­ porting LNG/LPG. Course Requirements: Engine room personnel must hold QMED —^Any Rating. Others, deck and steward department personnel must hold a rating in their department. The normal length of the course is four (4) weeks. Starting dates: April 4, Sept. 19. Starting dates: May 2, I\.ov. 28. Trio Graduates in Welding Class Starling dates: March 3, 17, 31; April 14, 28, and May 12, 26. • • Note: Courses and starting dates are subject to change at any time. Any change will he noted in the LOG. Page 36 ;| /^ • • • • • • • • • • • Steward Department Assistant Cook Cook and Baker Chief Cook Chief Steward • INLAND WATERS COURSES • • • • • • • • ® • • • Finishing the Basic Welding Class recently in Piney Point are (I. r.): Brothers John McCabe; William Magruder, and John Wallack. Ti: !;• Engine Department Fireman, Oiler, Watertender (FOWT) QMED—Any Rating Advanced Pumpman Procedures \ ' Automation LNG-LPG v.r Refrigerated Containers Welder Diesel Engines Note on Lifeboat; The requirements and course material for the endorsement of Lifeboatman is identical for all personnel. So the aI»ove outline and starting dates of the Lifeboat course applies to our deepsea and Lakes Seafarers as well as to boat* men. Deck Department Able-seaman, 12 Months Any Waters Able-seaman, Unlimited Any Waters Lifeboatman : Quartermaster Able-Seaman Pre-Towboat Operator Original Towboat Operator Master/Mate Uninspected Ves­ sels Not Over 300 Gross Tons Upon Oceans First Class Pilot Radar Observer Pre-Engineer Diesel Engines Assistant Engineer Unin.spected Motor Vessels Chief Engineer Uninspected / Motor Vessels ^ Tankerman Towboat Inland Cook Ve.ssel Operator Managementan't Safety (bourse • ; Seafarers Log �9 f| Diesel Course Preparing Members for New Trend T ill t The Harry Lundebcrg School will be gin an important upgrading course for engine department members on May 16 in anticipation of another new trend in the U.S. maritime industry. The course is entitled Diesel Engine and it is open to all interested engine room men. Presently, most SlU-contracted deepsea vessels have steam engines, but for reasons of economy, diesel powered ships may soon make up a sizeable part of the U.S. merchant fleet. This trend can al-, ready be seen developing in some of the newer additions to the fleet. For example. •!_ _ OfTT the SlU-contracted ships of the Zapata tanker fleet are diesel powered as is the Sugar Islander and the four SlU-manned MSG tankers Columbia, Neches, Hudson and Susquehanna. The Lundebcrg School's course pro­ vides participants with complete instruc­ tion on the principles and maintenance of diesel engines, while at the same time giving them a head start on the future. A more detailed look at the diesel pro­ gram shows that the course familiarizes students with diesel engine operations and includes both classroom and practical training in the types, design, con.structioii and characteristics of various diesel en­ gines, diesel nomenclature and principles of operation; introduction to the fuel, air, lubrication and exhaust systems and the use of various gauges, meters and instru­ ments used on diesel engines. The course of instruetion also includes training in the care, operation, mainte­ nance and recording of diesel engine per­ formance signals used between bridge and engine room; fundamentals of electricity and refrigeration, basic firefighting, first aid and safety. The course itself is six weeks in length. If you are interested in taking the diesel cour.se, fill out the upgrading ap­ plication in this issue and mail it to the Lundeberg School as soon as possible to insure a place in the class. All students enrolled in the Diesel Engine course have the opportunity to ODserve and work in a diesel plant during actual operation aboard the HLS pushboat Susan Collins. LUNDEBERG UPGRADING APPLICATION Name Date of Rirth(La»t) During classrooin sessions, Seafarers use scale models to observe diesel engine operations. (Middle) (First) Mo./Day/Year Address (Street) Telephone # (City) (Slate) (Zip Code) Dee[)sea Member P] (.Area Code) Inland Waters Mtmiber • Lakes Memiier • Seniority Book Number Dale Book Was Issued Port Presently . Registered li>_ Port Issued- Endorsement (s) Now Held_ Social Security #_ Piney Point Graduate: Q Yes Entry Program: From No Q (if so, fill in below) to Endorsement (s) Received (Dates Attended) Upgrading Program: to F rom. Endorsement(s) Received I. (Dates Atlentled) Do you hold a letter of completion for Lifeboat: The instructors in the Diesel Engine course help students to visualize the theory which is covered on the examinations by using models and mock-ups of diesel engine parts. • Yes 1 Q No; Firefighting: • Yes • No Dales Available for Training !1 (Refer to Direelory for all course listings.) , -J I Am Intere.sted in the Following Gourse(s)_ RECORD OF EMPLOYMENT TIME—(Show only amount needed to up­ grade in rating noted above or attach letter of service, whichever is apjilieable.) VESSEL SIGNATURE. During on-the-job instruction, students operate diesel engines and repair diesel parts. February, 1977 RATING HELD DATE SHIPPED DATE OF DISCHARGE DATE. RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO; LUNDEBERG UPGRADING CENTER, PINEY POINT, MD. 20674 Page 37 •» 4 �GED Diploma Paying Off Big for Young Boatman Mike Culpepper, a 19-year-old resident of Virginia Beach, Va., earned his high school diploma through the Lundebcrg School's GEO Program in May, 1975 and it has been paying off for him ever since. "Pm not having any trouble keeping up in class," he said, "I understand all the vocabulary and my spelling is pretty good." The Able Seaman Course requires the use of math skills, also. Mike has found that he has the needed background for this requirement, too. "I use the math .skills I learned in GED for figuring varia­ tions and deviations and for determining the mechanical advantage of blocks and tackles." Brother Culpepper, who has been work­ ing on the inland waters for two years said that his GED diploma has helped in According to Mike currently upgrad­ ing at HLS for his able seaman endorse­ ment, the academic background he ac­ quired in the GED Program has been a big help to him in his vocational courses. SIU Gives 7 Scholarships to Members, Dependents Another part of the SIU's total educa­ tional program for its members is the L nion's College .Scholarships Eund. Each year the SIC awards five S10,000 fouryear scholarships, of which one is reserved for a I nion member and four for depen­ dents of members. The Cnion also awards two .§5,000 twoyear scholarships reserved exclusively for members. The two-year scholarships offer various ojiportiinities especially for the member who plans to keep .shipping. In such a program you may develop a trade or skill which would improve your peC formanee aboard ship as well as helping you obtain a better paying job wln-n you are ashore. The 810,f)00 scholarships may be used to pursue any field of study at any ac­ credited college or university in the U.S. or its territories. In regard to our members, application requirements are geared for the man or woman who has been out of school for a number of year.s, so you will only be com­ peting with other seamen with similar educational backgrounds. The awards are granted in April of each year and the deadline for the receipt of all apjilications is usually around April 1. Eligibility requirements are as follows: other career plans as well as in achieving the AB endorsement. "I plan to upgrade for the mate's license eventually. For that, Pll need the trigonometry I learned in GED and there's also a lot of working with decimals in that course." Mike termed the High School Equiv­ alency Program "a fine course." He said, "I like to write, and the English class has helped me in that, f also plan to go to Tidewater Community College and the program has enabled me to do so. People respect that diploma. It has helped me since I got it, and I'm sure it will go on helping me." • Have not less than two years of ac­ tual emjiloyment (three years for the par­ ent or guardian of dependents) on vessels of eonqianies signatory to the Seafarers Welfare Plan. • Have one day of employment on a ve.s.s(>l in the six-month period immedi­ ately preceding date of application. • Have 90 days of employment on a ve.ssel in the previous calendar year. Pick up a scholarship application now. They are available for you and your de­ pendents at th(> local I nion hall or by Boatman Mike Culpepper studies material for Lundeberg course leading to able-seaman endorsement. The high school diploma he achieved through the School's GED Program In 1975 Is helping him now In understanding voca­ tional material. writing to the Seafarers Welfare Plan, College Scholarship.s. 275 20th .St., Brook­ lyn, N.Y. 11215. Warning to Seafarers Young and Old: Drug Possession Means Loss of Seaman's Papers If you are convicted of (lossession of any illegal drug—heroin, barbitu­ rates, speed, LSD, or even marijuana—^tbe U.S. Coast Guard will revoke your seaman papers, without appeal, FOREVER. That means that you lose for the rest of your life the right to make a living by the sea. However, it doesn't quite end there even if yon receive a suspended sentence. You may lose your right to vote, your right to hold public office or to own a gun. You also may lose the opportunity of ever becoming a doctor, dentist, certified public accountant, engineer, lawyer, architect, realtor, pharmacist, school teacher, or stockbroker. You may jeopardize your right to hold a job where you must be licensed or bonded and you may never be able to work for the city, the county, or the Federal government. It's a pretty tough rap, but that's exactly how it is and you can't do any­ thing about it. The convicted drug user leaves a black mark on his reputation for the rest of his life. However, drugs can not only destroy your right to a good livelihood, it can destroy your life. Drug abuse presents a serious threat to both your physical and mental health, and the personal safety of those around yon. This is especially true aboard ship where clear min^ and quick reflexes are essential at all times for the safe operation of the vessel. Don't let dmgs destroy your natural r^ht to a good, happy, productive life. Stay drug free and steer a clear course. Gives $100 foSP AD ^ SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION (SPAD) 675 FOURTH AVENUE BROOKLYN, N.Y. 1..1232 S.S. No. . Contributor's Name. .Book No.. Address, .State. .Zip Code I acknowledge and understand that SPAD Is a separate segregated fund established and administered by my Union to engage in political activities and to make contributions and expenditures for candidates seeking political office and solitlts and accepts only voluntary contributions, and I have the right to refuse to make any contribution without fear of reprisal. I may contribute such amount as I may volun­ tarily determine and I herewith contribute the sum of $ . This contribution constitutes my voluntary act and I am to to receive a copy of this receipt showing the amount of my contribution. A copy of SPAD's report is filed with the .Federal Election Commission and is available for purchase from the Federal Election Commission, Washington, D.C. Chief Steward Arthur R. Rudnick (left) aboard the SS John Penn (Waterman) gets his $100 SPAD receipt last month from SIU Representative George RIpol at Brooklyn, N.Y.'s Pier 7. Such donations this year will continue to protect the job secu­ rity and livelihoods of Seafarers by helping to enact favorable legislation for seamen In the Halls of Congress on Capitol Hill. Page 38 Seafarers Log �Dexter Jam^ Seafarer Dexter James started sailing in 1967 after gradu­ ating from the N. Y. Andrew Furuseth Training School. A member of the engine department, he holds an FOWT endorse­ ment and a QMED endorsement which he got at the Harry Lundeberg School in 1974. He also re­ ceived a lifeboat certificate at Piney Point that year. Brother James is a native and resident of Baltimore, Md. and ships out of the port of New York. 72 'A' Seniority Upgraders George. Nason Mike Coleman Seafarer George Nason started sailing with the SIU after finI ishing the trainee pro­ gram at the Harry I Lundeberg School in 1973. In 1975, he re­ turned to the School ^ to get his AB ticket. ^ A member of the deck department, Brother Nason was born and raised on Long Island, N. Y. and makes his home in Garden City, L. I. He ships from the port of New York. Seafarer Mike Coleman went through the Harry Lundeberg School Trainee Program in 1974. A member of 1 —.|B the black gang, he also earned an ; • FOWT endorsement at Piney Point in 1974. He was born in Camden, N. J. where he now makes his home. Brother Coleman ships out of the port of New York. Seafarer Tyrone Jackson has been shipping out with the SIU since graduating from the New Or­ leans Andrew Furu­ seth Training School. A member of the en­ gine department, in 1968 he went to the N.Y. Andrew Furuseth Training School for his FOWT. He earned a lifeboat ticket and has started work toward a high school equivalency diploma at the Harry Lundeberg School. A native and resident of New Orleans, Brother Jack­ son ships out of that port. Richard Doug Fanning Seafarer Doug Fqnning has been sailing with the SIU ^ since graduating from the Harry Lundeberg School in 1974. Brother Fanning ships in the deck de­ partment as an AB, an endorsement he earned in Piney Point in 1975. He also earned a tankerman endorsement at the Lundeberg School in 1975. He was born in Bethesda, Md., raised in the Washington, D.C. area, and lives in Crofton, Md. Brother Fanning ships out of the port of Baltimore. DEEP SEA Darrell Rye James Wolf Seafarer Darrell Rye graduated from the Harry Lundeberg School in 1973. He sails in the deck de­ partment as an Able Seaman. Brother Rye was born in Cali­ fornia, but raised in kFort Worth, Tex. where he now lives. He ships out from the port of Houston. Seafarer James Wolf first shipped out with the SIU in 1973 I after graduating from the Harry Lundeberg I School. Brother Wolf, who works in the deck department, up­ graded to AB at 4he Lundeberg School in 1975. A native and resident of Ewing, N. J., he ships from the port of New York. Clarence Reid Langford Seafarer Reid Langford graduated from the Harry Lundeberg School in 1974 and began ship­ ping in the engine department. He up­ graded to FOWT at Piney Point in 1975 and returned again in 1976 for a QMED endorsement. Brother Langford was born in Pahokee, Fla. and lived in different cities since his family was in the military. He is now settled in Panama City, Fla. and ships out of all Gulf Coast ports. Heine Morales Seafarer Heine Morales first went to sea with the SIU in 1970. That same year, he got a lifeboat ticket at the Andrew Furuseth Training School in New York. In 1976 he received his AB ticket at the Harry Lundeberg School in Piney Point and got his high school equivalency diploma there as well. Brother Morales, a native of Puerto Rico, now makes his home with his wife in New York. He ships from the port of New York. New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Detroit Houston New Orleans Mobile San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Piney Point San Juan Columbus Chicago Port Arthur Buffalo St. Louis Cleveland Jersey City Date Mar. Mar. Mar. Mar. Mar. Mar. Mar. Mar. Mar. Mar. Mar. Mar. Mar. Mar. Mar. Mar. Mar. Mar. Mar. Mar. Mar. 7 8 9 10 10 11 14 15 16 17 22 25 12 10 19 15 15 16 18 17 14 Seafarer Ducky Amat started sailing with the SIU in 1973 after graduating from the Harry Lundeberg School. Before at­ tending the "A" Se­ niority Upgrading Program, he went back to Piney Point to get his FOWT endorsement in 7975". A native of Brooklyn, Brother Amat makes his home there with his wife and daughter. He ships from the port of New York. Seafarer "T.J." Jordan, who is a grad­ uate of the Harry Lundeberg School T rainee Program, first shipped out with the SIU in 1972. He has been sailing as an FOWT since 1974, when he completed the Piney Point upgrading course. A native and re.sident of Toulminville (Mobile), Ala., Brother Jordan ships out of Mobile. David McGarrity Seafarer David McGarrity first sailed with the SIU from the port of Mobile in 1969. He is a grad­ uate of the Harry Lundeberg School Trainee Program. A member of the engine department, he ob­ tained an FOWT ticket through the N. Y. Andrew Furuseth Training School in 1970. He upgraded to QMED in 1975 at the Harry Lundeberg School. Born in New Brunswick, N. J., Brother McGarrity was raised in Freehold, N. J. He lives in Pensacola, Fla. and ships out of all Gulf Coast ports. Lifeboat Course Graduates 5 fiaSNBERSHIP REETMGS' SCHBNILE Port Ducky Amat Theopolis "TJ." Jordan Deep Lakes, Inland Waters 2:30 p.m 2:30 p.m 2:30 p.m 9:30 a.m 2:00 p.m 2:30 p.m 2:30 p.m 2:30 p.m 2:30 p.m 2:30 p.m 2:30p.m. 2:30 p.m .10:30 a.m. . 2:30 p.m. UIW 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. — — 7:00 p.m. — — , — — I • 1 1:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m. — — Seafarers (I. to r.) John D. Tucker; Allan Dale Signer; William Theodore Marvin E. Gilden, and Tyrone Jackson are shown with their certificates of achievement as they graduated from the Piney Point Lifeboat Course recently. Deposit in the SIU Blood Bank— It's Your Life Page 39 February, 1977 m �MB^SEAFARERS 4 wj)'- LOG February, 1977 (MtlcUl pnbUcaUra •t the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION• Atlantic, OnU, Lakes and laUnd Waters District* AFL-CiO ?$=: r ' -JJ rii r -r' .^;c *'»! i. 0 Wt ivi' Jacksonville Patrolman Tony Aronica (left) takes a gander at Deckhand :v:: Glenn McDonough's new inland waters book. Brother McDonough sails Jj: on the tug Bu/wark. On the new tug Bulwark (Crowley) is Deckhand Stephen Frost who took an ungrading course recently at the HLSS. ^ Jacksonville: Hub of the Puerto Rico Runs Cook Jay R. Phelps of the tug SeaSwift (Caribe Towing) takes on sup­ plies as the boat prepares to take on a barge load of trailers. All roads, rail lines and airlanes in norther Florida lead to the distribution center of the deepwater and inland waterways port of Jacksonville on the St. John's River. There in the harbor, second in Florida, mainland manufactured products and machinery in truck-trailer containers are driven onto RO-RO barges to be towed by such SlU-contracted tugs as the Apache.Monitor and Bulwark (Crowley) and the Sea-Swift (Caribe Towing) to a final rendezvous in the first port of Puerto Rico, San Juan. On the return haul, they tow back barges loaded with such agricultural products as sugar, tobacco, coffee, fruits and spirits. The harbor is also a deep-sea stopover point for oil tankers carrying their black gold to the shivering, frigid Northland where it's sorely needed. -f?' The two-month old tug Bulwark out of the port of San Francisco nears an anchored CTMT container barge, also slated for docking in Puerto Rico. Here's part of the crew of the tug Sea-Swift of (I. to r.): Chief Engineer Jim Prentice: Cook Jay R. Phelps; OS Richard S. Turner, and Engineers Mike R. Sanchez and Richard A. McEvoy, who had just finished overhauling the diesel engines. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1970-1979 Description An account of the resource Volumes XXXII-XLI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. 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Title A name given to the resource February 1977 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES DROZAK ASKS FOR CREW WELLBEING AT SAFETY SEMINAR 1977 MARKS 20TH YEAR OF LUNDEBERG DEATH UNION WINS ARBITRATION CASE TO HAVE TUG CAPTAIN REINSTATED AFL-CIO STATEMENT ON ALASKA GAS PIPELINE ROUTE MTD CALLS FOR CARGO POLICY FOR U.S. FLEET HALL URGES APPROVAL FOR ALL-ALASKA GAS PIPELINE SAN FRANCISCO MEETING; NO ALASKA OIL FOR JAPAN SIU AGLIWD PROPOSES MERGER TO SUP, MCS AND MFOW SIU ASKS THAT NAVY USE COMMERCIAL TUGS AND OILERS LENWARD STEPHENS LAUNCHED ‘MAKE-UP PLAN’ FOR U.S. SHIPS TO BE PART OF ’77 GRAIN PACT U.S. SAFETY BOARD FAULTS SKIPPER FOR LOSS OF TRANSHURON JANUARY JOBLESS RATE 7.3% COLD LAYS OFF NEARLY 2-M SIU, MARITIME UNIONS PREPARE TO DO BATTLE WITH THE COAST GUARD IMCO COMMITTEE STRESSES NEED FOR SURVIVAL TECHNIQUES PHS SYSTEM NEEDS MORE FUNDS FOR FULL SERVICE THE OLD BROOKLYN, NEW YORK NAVY YARD: A STUDY IN PROGRESS FROM AN EXCITING PAST TO A BRIGHT FUTURE DEEP SEA MINING ISSUE AT UN LAW OF THE SEA CONFAB IN MAY A DREAM COMES TRUE FOR YOUN SIU BOATMAN COME JUNE, CALL ’69 SCHOLARSHIP WINNER, DR. PUCESVICH HIGHER WEST COAST ’77 PORPOISE QUOTA BID CHEERS TUNAMEN THE ALL-ALASKA GAS PIPELINE MAKES SENSE MTD PROPOSES PROGRAM OF PROGRESS FOR AMERICAN MERCHANT MARINE 4 IMPORTANT MARITIME RELATED PROPOSALS PASSED MTD PROPOES TRADE POLICY THAT WILL PROTECT U.S. WORKERS MURPHY SAYS LACK OF CARGO IS BIGGEST PROBLEM OF U.S. FLEET GOVERNOR OF PUERTO RICO TALKS ABOUT LABOR AND STATEHOOD CONGRESSMAN ZEFERETTI BIDS MTD PRESS FOR CARGO PREFERENCE N.Y. INDUSTRIAL COMMISSIONER ROSS DISCUSS UNEMPLOYMENT COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT “IS A PROGRAM OF WISE USE”- KNECHT SWEENEY WARNS OF DANGER CAUSED BY EXPOSURE TO ASBESTOS CONGRESS: ACT ON HEALTH, SAFETY, MINIMUM WAGE, FOOD STAMPS 4 UNION OFFICIALS: BOMARITO, SCHACTER, LIVINGSTON, GROTON GIVE VIEWS ON MTD AID, FOOD STAMPS, OSHA, SOLAR ENERGY SUPPORT J.P. STEVENS BOYCOTT AN OUTLINE OF THE SEAFARERS PENSION PLAN TRUSTEES HOLD JANUARY MEETING IN NEW ORLEANS SEA-LAND SHOREGANG ABOARD THE SS HOUSTON IN PORT ELIZABETH HUDSON SAVES 47 VIETS OFF JUNK IN MID-S. CHINA SEA DIESEL COURSE PREPARING MEMBERS FOR NEW TREND GED DIPLOMA PAYING OFF BIG FOR YOUNG BOATMAN JACKSONVILLE: HUB OF THE PUERTO RICO RUNS Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2/1/1977 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 39, No.2 1977 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/fb4cb6bbda760a60b9c9ad26c3b203ca.PDF b7c82ed6e094ccac1c2d823a8cad712e PDF Text Text . r- ^ -A^'A ^ "r:;I : - J-^ tr j I - •- -:Si' i •-•1, iv-^ - ' • ,f- , ' A'iAvJimwWk [ '.'U "-j-'Ai- . .' i-JH';-'--' i' K' '< i..- -^1 , 'v ^ t-; '"" •" ^ "'1 iK-Ci yp - I"'•••-.%•>. 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This 30 cent COLA adjustment applies across the board to all ratings. As a result of the 1974 con­ tract, SlU deep draft crewmembers make more money per hour than mem­ bers of other Lakes maritime unions. GREAT LAKES Under the contract, hourly wage rates are adjusted four times a year according to the Consumer Price Index. This in­ crease is added on to the paycheck after the regular hourly wage and overtime are computed. But at the end of the year, the money is "rolled in" to the wage, rate and cannot be taken away even if the Consumer Price Index goes down. Overtime, after the first of the year, is then computed according to the last year's increased pay scale. Unique Feature The SIU Lakes contract is unique because for most other unions, COLA adjustments are temporary and not Tolled into the wage scale. Since August 1974, the deep draft Great Lakes Seafarers had a total of $1.44 an hour rolled into their paycheck through cost of living adjustments. In addition, they gained three regular pay increases: one each in August 1974, August 1975 and August 1976. The industry-wide contract with the major Lakes steamship companies ex­ pires on July 31, 1977. Preliminary negotiations for a new contract begin in May and the Detroit negotiating com­ mittee has been gathering contract pro­ posals from all vessels. Two Die as Slipped Towline Knocks Them Into San Juan Harbor Two SlU Boatmen Robert Bousson, 36, and Louis Jan Lusson, 49, died in a tragic accident last month as they were making up a tow to their tug. Sea Racer, in San Juan Harbor in prepara­ tion for a trip to St. Thomas, the Virgin Islands. The accident occurred when a towline reportedly slipped off its block striking the two able seamen and knocking them overboard. SIU Deckhand S. Rivera dove into the water after them and was able to rescue Brother Bousson, who was then MSC Won't Pay 2 Percent COLA The Military Sealift Command ha.s notified the Union that it will not honor the 2 percent cost-of-liv­ ing adjustment for Seafarers on the four MSG Columbia class tankers under charter to the SlU-contracted company, Mount Ship­ ping. The four ships affected by the decision are the 37,000-ton tank­ ers Colombia, ISeclies, Hudson and Susquehanna. Telegrams have been sent from Union Headquarters notifying the ships' crews of the MSC's position. In the meantime, the Union Is pre­ paring to appeal the ruling. ru uu Paul Hall Because of 1976^ 7977 Looks Promising It's not always a good idea to start a new year off with a great deal of manufactured optimism, because if things don't work out the way we would like them to, the disappointment of failure is twice as bad. However, judging by the new programs initiated by the SIU and its members in 1976, coupled with the new programs we have slated for 1977, I feel that we have reason to be optimistic both for the coming year and for the long-term outlook. I believe the single most important occurrence for the Union and its members in 1976 was the merger of the IBU into the SIU A & G District. In essence, the merger brought two strong unions with similar ideologies and similar goals for the betterment of their respective memberships into one stronger family. In practice, the merger has given the SIU increased strength to deal more efficiently in such vital areas to all SIU members as collective bargaining, servicing, organizing, and politics on both the local and national scenes. The first tangible result of the merger came just two months after the acceptance vote when the SIU took the first step in establishing an industry wide vacation plan for inland boatmen by winning, through collective bar­ gaining, a vacation plan with two contracted inland operators. It was the first such plan ever negotiated in the inland waterway industry. Last year also saw our Alcoholic Rehabilitation Program take root. Most im.portantly, this program is providing members who have drinking prob­ lems the opportunity and help to overcome a very serious disease and get a new start in life. Yet, this program also demonstrates in a very vivid fashion that SIU mem­ bers—<lespite the economic pressures of rising costs, the social pressures of a nation that sometimes seems to be moving faster than its citizens, and the job and family pressures of the seafaring life itself—still hold deep con- LIEBS rushed to Presbyterian Hospital for emergency treatment. However, he died of his injuries the next morning. Rivera could not locate Brother Lusson be­ cause his body did not surface after he was knocked into the water. The Coast Guard conducted a thorough 12-hour search of the harbor for his body, but it also ended in failure. Lusson's body was finally discovered two days later by the crew of another tug. Boatman Bousson, who was a resi­ dent of Santurce, P.R., is survived by his wife, Margaret, and his son, Patrick, 14. Bousson, a member of the Union for eight years, was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. Robert Bousson Boatman Lusson, who made his home in Bayamon, P.R., is survived by his wife. Carmen, and son, Richard, 18. A relatively new member of the Union, Brother Lusson was a retired Coast Guardsman. cern and compassion for a fellow Brother in trouble. I believe that it is this invisible bond of genuine concern for the health and welfare of others like ourscKcs, that has kept the-SIU a strong, cohesive unit since our incepp tion and will do the same for us far into the future. > — Around the industry itself last year, SlU-contract^ deep sea and inland fleets continued to slowly but steadily expand under provisions of the SlU-backed Merchant Marine Act of 1970. Even though the 1970 Act hasn't lived up to original expectations, each new vessel launched under its auspices provides more jobs and wider job opportunities for American seamen. For the year 1977, one of the SIU's new projects is already in operationthe new Vocational Training Center at the Lundeberg School in Piney Point. This modern, beautifully equipped educational facility will house all upgrading courses in deck, engine and steward. And I believe the Center will provide our members with the increased incentive to come to the Lunde­ berg School to upgrade, and then while there, the further incentive to want to come back again and again until they have upgraded to the top of their respective department^. Along with the new Vocational Center, the Lundeberg School also begins an important new educational program this year—the Steward Department Recertification Program. In the past, not enough attention has been given the educational needs of the steward department, but this new program will more than even the score. In addition to the practical aspects of the new facility and the new pro­ grams, I believe the Lundeberg School itself is the cornerstone on which the SIU and its members must build to insure for ourselves a solid future. We must realize that the maritime industry is changing at a very rapid pace. Ships are changing and the nature of our duties and jobs aboard these ships are changing. The only effective way to keep up with, arid in fact, one step ahead of this change, is through education. For SIU members, tHis means participating in the educational programs of the Lundeberg School. The year 1977 also means the resumption of the SIU's political activities. In the deep sea area, our top legislative priority will be a fair oil cargo pref­ erence bill reserving a significant percentage of all oil imports for Americanflag tankers. From there we will work for a fair share of all cagoes leaving and entering American ports, as well as maintaining vigilance on such points of attack as the Jones Act and the USPHS Hospitals. For the inland waters, the SIU will continue the fight to push through a final okay for construction of the stalled Lock & Dam 26 project, as well as working for other port and waterway programs that hold the promise of increased job opportunities for our inland members. No matter how you look at it, 1977 is going to be a busy year for all of us. Without sounding too optimistic, I believe that 1977 can be a spring­ board for a very promising future for the SIU and its members. We have the tools to get the job done. It's up to us to use them. Change of address cards on Form 3579 should be sent to Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Gulf Lakes and Inland Waters District AFL-Cio RJH A... D,... i.i MV H232. Published monthly. Second Class postage paid at Brooklyn. N.Y. Vol. 39, No. 1, January. 1977. "'sincr. .•^I-LI.IO. 675 Fourth Ave.. Brooklyn. N.Y. Page 2 Seafarers Log �-=ia ^^v-e».'ate?aita-;4Mf-a •>.- M' i) / A l" Also Asks Senate Unifier Safely Legislafion Hall Calls for Oil Imports Quota Law SIU President Paul Hall has called for immediate passage of an oil imports quota bill for U.S.-flag tankers as well as tougher safety standards for all ships entering American waters to combat against increasing numbers of colli­ sions, groundings and oil spills involv­ ing foreign-flag vessels. President Hall, testifying this month before special Senate Commerce Com­ mittee hearings probing the recent rash of marine disasters involving Liberianregistered tankers, slapped the blame for these mishaps on the "inherent de­ ficiencies" in the U.S. system of oil transportation itself. Hall affirmed that any system which allows 96 percent of all oil imports to be brought to our shores, often times in substandard, improperly manned for­ eign vessels, "is woefully inadequate to protect the marine environment and the American people." He referred specif­ ically to the Liberian-registered SS Argo Merchant, SS Olympic Games and SS Sansinena tragedies, which oc­ curred within the space of two weeks in late December, to support his position. DEEP SEA The Argo Merchant went aground and broke up off Nantucket Island on Dec. 15 dumping 7.6 million gallons of oil into the sea, the worst oil spill ever in American waters. The Olympic Games grounded in the Delaware River on Dec. 27 spilling 133,500 gallons of oil 15 miles south of Philadelphia. The Sansinena blew up in Los Angeles Harbor on Dec. 17 killing nine people. protection for the American consumer and the marine environment." Hall reminded the committee that Congress had already "recognized and attempted to provide a measure of pro­ tection" against flag-of-convenience ves­ sels operating in American waters when it passed the Energy Transportation U.S. Ships the Answer The Liberian registered tanker Argo Merchant Is in pieces spewing heavy in­ dustrial oil into the sea off Nantucket Island. The ship, which went aground and broke up late last month, dumped 7.6 million gallons of oil into the water, the largest spill ever in American waters. Hall explained that most of the for­ eign vessels involved in the U.S. oil import trade are flag-of-convenience ships, owned by American oil compa­ nies but registered in Liberia, Panama and other small nations "to escape American taxes, American labor and American safety standards and require­ ments."He labeled the use of these ves­ sels "a sham against the American people." Hall told the hearings, chaired by Sen. Warren Magnuson (D-Wash.) that the best way to get these ships out of American waters is to reserve through legislation a significant portion of U.S. oil imports for American-flag, American-built and American-manned tankefs, subject to American construc­ tion and operational safety standards. He said the increased use of American ships would help to insure "maximum Paul Hall Security Act of 1974, which would have reserved 30 percent of all oil im­ ports for carriage by U.S. ships. He also noted that the main opposition to the bill, which was pocket-vetoed by President Ford, came from the major oil companies, the largest owners of flag-of-convenience vessels. Tougher Standards In addition to legislation. President Hall declared that tough construction Continued on Page 15 On Tanker Disasters. Brand Urges , U.S. Ships Carry 30% of Oil Unless the U.S. cracks down on oil tanker pollution by imposing stringent standards for vessel design, construction and operation, and crew-training and 'performance "the finite capacity of the marine environment to cleanse itself could be overburdened," warned Her­ bert Brand, president of the Transpor­ tation Instifate, as he testified Jan. 12 before hearings in Washington, D.C.,of the Senate Commerce Committee in­ vestigating recent Liberian tanker dis­ asters in American waters. Brand, whose Washington, D.C. based education and research organiza­ tion represents 130 U.S. deep sea, in­ land water and Great Lakes companies, affirmed that such standards could not be enforced "unless the U.S.-flag fleet— the only fleet unequivocably subject to U.S. control—carries a significant por­ tion of our oil imports." In this regard, he urged the adoption of a national cargo policy which would reserve 30 percent of all U.S. oil imports for car­ riage by U.S.-flag tankers. Brand blamed tlie serious problems of oil pollution in American waters "on a major deficiency in the present U.S. oil transportation systems," in which 96 percent of all U.S. oil imports is carried on foreign-flag tankers, a substantial portion of these being "flag-of-conveni­ ence" vessels—ships owned largely by American oil companies and registered in small, often underdeveloped, coun­ tries to avoid taxes, labor standards and environmental controls. Brand cited eight oil tanker accidents in American waters involving "flag-ofconvenience" ships since Dec. 16, 1976, asserting that "these incidents accu­ rately reflect the overall high casualty rate of 'flag-of-convenience' vessels." He supported his position further with a revealing statistic that showed "flagof-convenience" ships responsible for 40.7 percent of all tanker tonnage lost, even though they comprise only 26 per- INDEX Inland Lines Page 8 Brotherhood in Action .. .Page 11 Legislative News Washington Activities ....Page 9 Fishing legislation Page 10 Union News Great Lakes wage adjustment Page2 Deep sea COLA Page 13 President's Report Page 2 SPAD honor roll for 1976 Pages 38-39 Headquarters Notes ......Page 7 New Steward application Pages 33-34 Jacksonville meeting Page 4 . Lakes Picture _.. Page 6 At Sea-Ashore Page 17 General News Oil 'mports Page 3 National unemployment .. Page 15 Tenn-Tom project Page 5 Offshore agreement Page 5 Ships with MPAs Page 12 Convention on collisions . . Page 9 FMC decision Page 7 Ice jams Miss. Page 5 Commercial transport ....Page 6 Fishing controversy .... .Page 10 Shipping Zapata Courier Page'5 Ships' Committees .' Page 16 Port of Houston ....Pages 20-21 cent of the world's tanker tonnage. Change in Attitude Brand said that if the U.S. is to face the problem of oil pollution "there must be a fundamental change in national at­ titudes about the tankers that carry our oil and threaten our waters," and that "adoption of a cargo policy requiring a specified percentage of oil imports to be carried on U.S.-flag tankers is indispensible in that regard." Brand affirmed that such a U.S. cargo policy would "effectuate a speedy con­ version of oil transportation to tankers which incorporate the most advanced safety and environmental design fea­ tures," while at the same time "generate a new tanker construction program which would include the most advanced safety and environmental design stand­ ards." He also pointed out that reserving a specific percentage of oil for U.S. tank­ ers would greatly reduce our reliance Ships' Digests Page 32 In Phila. harbor Backpage Money due Page 29 Dispatchers' reports: Great Lakes Page 31 Deep Sea Page 30 Inland Waters Page 17 Chief Wawatam i.. .Page 7 Training and Upgrading Seafarers participate in 'A' seniority upgrading Page 35 New vocational center ...Page 36 GED graduates ; Page 37 Membership News Former scholarship winner on foreign-flag operators "who would otherwise prolong indefinitely the con­ struction of tankers which conform to U.S. standards so long as the U.S. does not have its own acceptable tankers." €1 . C U More Than Environmental Plus In his closing remarks. Brand ex­ plained to the committee that a national oil cargo policy carries many benefits other than environmental ones. He said that reserving 30 percent of oil imports for U.S. Vessels "would substantially strengthen the national security; con­ tribute greatly to the U.S. balance of payments and tax base, and would re­ sult in the creation of urgently needed jobs in shipyards, aboard ship and in component and supporting industries." He noted that the jobs created could constitute about 12 percent of the new jobs necessary to fulfill the Carter Ad­ ministration's objective of reducing un­ employment to 5 percent by 1980. Scottie Aubusson retires .Page 11 Blackie Neira retires ... .Page 12 New Pensioners Page 28 Final Departures Page 31 Special Features International organizations Year in review Page 14 Pages 18-19 Articles of particular interest to members in each area can be found on the following pages. Deep Sea: 3. 5,13,16,17, 20-21, 29, 30 inland Waters: 2, 5, 8, 20-21, 40,17 Page 8 Great Lakes; 2, 6, 7, 12 , 31 • •'L, ^ January, 1977 Pages , 1, '• i- • >i �Jacksonville Meeting Targets Alcoholism F ocusing on the alcohoUsm sem­ inar held at the Harry Lundeberg SchopI of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md. in November, SIU Representative Jim Davis, who chaired the port of Jackson­ ville monthly membership meet­ ing on Dec. 9, told the assembled Seafarers that as a result of the seminar more help would be made available to Seafarers who have Straddling an old sea anchor is Third Cook Larry Ewing outside the Union Hall in the port of Jacksonville. Davis also pointed out that all qualified members of the steward department could apply for the upcoming Steward Department Recertihcation Program sched­ uled to commence next April at theHLSS. He then announced that ground was broken in late November for a new Union Hall for the port of Algonac, Mich, on the banks of the St. Clair River between Lake Erie and Lake Huron. The hall will replace the Union's present Great Lakes facility at River Rouge, Mich., near Detroit. Recertified Bosuns Jack Nelson (left) and James Corder (center) with OS W. Cunningham wait to sign the present register at the counter before the meeting. Calling for launch service for a member shipping out last month, SIU Representative Jim Davis is at his desk just before he chaired the monthly mem­ bership meeting. AB Leroy Cope tries his hand at solitaire in the Jacksonville Hall while he waits for the meeting to begin. Also trying their hands at cards waiting for the meeting to start are (I. to r.) AB Scott Every and Third Cooks Raymond Jones and Larry Ewing. Page 4 fallen victim to the disease of al­ coholism. He explained how mem­ bers can now get the aid so sorely needed at the Alcoholic Rehabili­ tation Center there. Talking over shipping in the port are (I. to r.) T. S. Monaghan of the engine department and J. W. Mullis of the deck department. Here s quite a large turnout of Jacksonville Seafarers listening to a report on the Union's Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center in Valley Lee, Md at the beqinning of the meeting. Seafarers Log �*> SlUNA Is Participant Unions, Companies Vfork Out Offshore Contract WASHINGTON, D.C.—Eight inter­ national unions and seven companies involved in U.S. offshore construction signed a contract recently which will insure jobs for union workers when oil. and gas drilling begins on the West Coast outer continental shelf. The con­ tract is expected to produce work for thousands of building and maritime trades affiliated union workers over the next decade. Negotiating the contract was possible because the eight international unions first worked out among themselves all possible areas of dispute over wages and working conditions. SIUNA Vice Pres­ ident Frank Drozak is chairman of the unions' work group. He also chaired a Dec. 10 negotiating session here where the two sides reviewed the agreement and made final changes. The contract is called the General Presidents' Offshore Agreement for the West Coast and will run from Jan. 1, 1977 to Dec. 31, 1979. Similar previ­ ous agreements between the unions and The eight international unions are: International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers; Seafarers International Union of North America; United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America; International Union of Operating En­ gineers; .International Brotherhood of Painters and Allied Trades; United As­ sociation of Journeymen and Appren­ tices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry of the United States and Canada; International Association of Bridge, Structural and Ornamental Iron Workers, and International Brother­ hood of Boilermakers, Iron Shipbuild­ ers, Blacksmiths, Forgers and Helpers. All are affiliated with the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department. Representatives of International unions and U.S. offshore construction com­ panies work out the details of a contract covering oil and gas drilling opera­ tions on the West Coast on Dec. 10 in Washington, D.C. SIUNA Vice President Frank Drozak (center) chaired the session. companies were signed periodically since 1969. However the Offshore Agreement only recently came into use because of the long delay in West Coast drilling caused by the Santa Barbara oil spill. i- The companies signing the agree­ ment included: Donovan Construction Company; Kaiser Steel Corporation; J. Ray McDermott and Company, Inc.; Hudson Engineering Corporation; Tokola Offshore, Inc.; Comstock and Company, and Offshore Welding and Fabrication. AFL-CIO to Press Administration,Congress for $30-B Jobs Push WASHINGTON, D.C. — A wideranging $30 billion economic stimulus program creating nearly two million jobs for unemployed Americans will be the top legislative priority of the AFLCIO when the 95th Congress and the new Administration get down to busi­ ness. The program, aimed mostly at public works and public service jobs, was de­ veloped earlier this month by a special ad hoc conunittee on legislation set up late last year by AFL-CIO President George Meany. SIU President Paul Hall, Steelworkers President I. W. Abel, Plumbers and Pipefitters President Martin J. Ward, ILGWU President Sol Chaikin, Retail Clerks President James T. Housewright and AFL-CIO Legislative Director An­ drew J. Biemiller make up the Commit­ tee. Under the committee's jobs program, $10 billion would be spent on public works projects creating an estimated 600,000 jobs. $8 billion would go to the creation of 800,000 public service jobs, with another $8 billion going to new housing programs providing 325,000 jobs for unemployed Ameri­ cans. Youth employment and training programs would get $2 billion, creating 250,000 jobs for young Americans. The last $2 billion would go to counter­ cyclical aid for state and local govern­ ments. The committee said it called for these kinds of direct spending programs, rather than a permanent tax cut, be­ cause "these programs are more effec­ tive job generators than a tax cut, and all produce needed public goods and services." The committee also called proposed corporate tax cuts "the least effective of any stimulant program," while pointing out that the $5.2 billion cut in corporate taxes in 1975 "has not had any substan- Hailroad, Environmental Suit Halts Construction of Tenn-Tom Project A suit has been filed by the Louis­ ville and Nashville Railroad and the Environmental Defense Fund seeking to halt continued construction of the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway Proj­ ect. The Tenn-Tom, as it is often called, will connect the Black-Warrior-Tom- bigbee River system in southwest Ala­ bama with the Tennessee River near the junction of the Alabama, Missis­ sippi, and Tennessee state lines. $165 million has already gone into its con­ struction. Once again, as in the Locks and Dam 26 case, railroads and environmentalists have teamed up against an important waterway project on the grounds that it will damage the environment and do economic harm to railroads. However, the project was tested in Federal courts in 1972, and in 1975 Congress appro­ priated the largest sum ever for TennTom construction. It is the first water­ way to be constructed under the Na­ tional Environment Policy Act and as such has become the most tested water­ way project in history. The Tenn-Tom will provide a needed shortcut between the Gulf Coast and the Ohio River and its tributaries, January, 1977 closing the transportation gap between some cities by as much as 1,000 miles. Mobile, which is at the mouth of the waterway, could rival the port of New Orleans in size and importance. The need for a waterway such as the Tenn-Tom has been recognized for many years. In 1790 Sieur de Bienville, founder of Mobile, drew up a map to show King Louis XV of France how the building of a canal connecting the Tennessee and Tombigbee rivers would promote settlement and development of the Southeast. Development of the Southeast, some­ times called the nation's industrial frontier, is one of the expected benefits of the current Tenn-Tom Project. Un­ precedented growth in industry, popu­ lation, and employment is expected along its reaches in the next 25 years. The Tenn-Tom has been referred to as a major energy corridor, because it will open up new access routes to un­ developed coal deposits in Mississippi and Alabama. While hauling millions of tons of energy commodities at lower costs, barges also will be using less fuel than other modes of transportation. No action has yet been taken on the lawsuit, but it is hoped that a speedy and favorable conclusion will be reached so that the Tenn-Tom can be completed on schedule by 1985. lee Jamming Mississippi R. in Worst Winter in Century Low water and ice on certain seg­ ments of the Mississippi River System pose a threat to unimpeded navigation this winter. Last summer's record-breaking drought in the Midwest laid the ground­ work for the current problem by dan­ gerously reducing the level and flow of the river. The Army Corps of En­ gineers did its best to maintain a 9-foot channel depth throughout the dry fall of '76, but towing operators nonetheless experienced their share of groundings. The drought-reduced Mississippi is now doubly plagued, as the Midwest is experiencing what many fear will be the worst winter in over 100 years. Ice be­ gan to form on the Mississippi at St. Louis early in December, a full month Continued on Page 15 tial impact on new business." Fight for OU Bill Of special interest to Seafarers, the committee announced that an oil cargo preference bill for U.S.-flag tankers is a part of the AFL-ClO's long-term leg­ islative goals. The committee stated: "Recent foreign flag disasters point to a need for a whole series of new recom­ mendations concerning both maritime energy shipments and general maritime policy as well." Among labor's other long-term legis­ lative goals are: minimum wage in­ creases to $3 an hour; a national health program; more funds for occupational safety and health enforcement; pension law revisions; tax reform and new trade regulations. The Committee also announced sup­ port for programs aimed at improve­ ments in education for the handicapped, and improvements in higher education programs to help the children of work­ ing class families. The AFL-CIO will also push for a Federal Day Care Program and im­ provements in Social Security. u '• • iii 7sf Crew fo Sign On For New Tanker Zapata Courier Many more jobs v/ill be given to Seafarers out on the West Coast this month as the new, modern 35,000 dwt tanker, the SS Zapata Courier (Zapata Bulk) signs on her first SIU crew. She was built in Todd Shipyards, San Ped­ ro, Calif. The 711-foot, 16.5 knot vessel joined her sisterships, the SS Zapata Ranger, the SS Zapata Patriot and the SS Zapata Rover on Jan. 21 when the ship was delivered to her owners there. A com­ pany spokesman said the Za­ pata Courier would most like­ ly head for an East Coast port on her maiden voyage. iv .. • • "'^1 • -t • Page 5 �Duluth The Lakes Picture Winter Freeze Three SIU vessels were temporarily blocked in by ice in December. The steamer Harry L. Allen (Kinsman Marine) was ice bound in Lake St. Clair on Dec. 7 after she went aground about seven miles above the Detroit River. Shipping traffic was not stopped. On Dec. 23, ice trapped five freighters, includ­ ing the John T. Hutchinson (American Steamship), between Pelee Island and the Canadian mainland in northwestern Lake Erie. They were freed by U.S. Coast Guard cutters. As the S.T. Crapo (Huron Cement) broke out of an ice­ bound situation, Detroit T.V. crews were on hand to film a special feature on the ship that was broadcast in late December. Before the abnormally cold winter set in, 19 SIU deep draft vessels were scheduled to run through the mid-winter experimental extended shipping sea­ son. Shipping on the Lakes normally ends around Dec. 20. However due to dangerous ice conditions, all but the tug-barge combination Presque Isle (Lit­ ton) are laid-up. For awhile it seemed that several foreign-flag vessels might spend the winter on the Great Lakes instead of heading across the ocean with their cargoes.'An early freeze-up created heavy ice conditions and traffic jams in December, while the vessels were rushing to make the St. Lawrence Seaway before the Dec. 18 closing date. On Dec. 9, an ore-carrier went aground in the St. Mary's River iiear Sault Ste. Mane, Mich, causing a backlog of nearly 60 ships which were waiting to pass througii the Soo Locks. This was the worst shipping jam in a half a century on the river. To make matters worse, the upbound West Ncebish Channel of the river was already closed for the winter. The ship was freed Dec. 11, but on Dec. 13 an ice flow in the locks delayed another vessel for 13 hours. Next, a Liberian cargo vessel ran aground in the icy water. Meanwhile the Montreal-Lake Ontario section of the St. Lawrence Seaway was shut-dowa.for two days on Dec. 12 to allow a stable ice cover to form in the Beauharnois section. Floating blocks of ice had been threatening a nearby hydroelectric plant. Canadian icebreakers later cut a passage through the ice cover. All the ships made it through the Seaway by the deadline, however. A winter without snow has hit the Duluth area, following a diy summer. Families on the outskirts of town who do not receive water from Lake Superior are suffering as their wells run dry. Local schools are offering shower facilities to nearby residents. Alpena The Huron Cement Co. here flew the crew of the S.T. Crapo home for the Christmas holidays. Most of the crewmembers come from Alpena, but the ship had been docked in Cleveland, Ohio. WeUand Canal In December, the Canadian Government proposed that formal tolls be levied on ships passing through the Welland Canal which links Lakes Erie and Ontario and lies in Canadian territory. The proposal was met by a storm of protest from Great Lakes area congressmen, the Great Lakes Task Force and a Canadian Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway user group. U.S. Rep. Phillip E. Ruppee (R-Mich.) said the measure would have a disastrous effect on U.S. Great Lakes port employment and would "increase the cost of transit of the Welland Canal tenfold." At present, there is a fee on the eight Welland Canal locks of $100 per lock. Ruppee, the ranking minority member of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee, noted that U.S. Great Lakes ports were already suffering from the diversion of cargo through boat, truck and rail into Canada for over­ seas shipments out of Canadian ports. Under a 1959 agreement governing the St. Lawrence Seaway System and including the Welland Canal, Canada and the U.S. are supposed to consult and agree on all matters concerning the system. However, Rep. Ruppee objected that Canada might now be seeking unilateral authority over tolls. Frankfort All the Arnold Transit ships which shuttle between Michigan's Upper Pen­ insula and Mackinac Island have laid up for the winter. However, the car ferry Viking and car ferry Chief Wawatam will continue operations throughout the winter. ''Forget your days as a pitcher and grab that shovel." DOD Should Rely More on Private U.S. Fleet The U.S. Department of Defense should rely more on the private U.S. merchant marine for its transportation needs, according to a new economic study prepared by Clinton H. Whitchurst, Jr., professor of industrial man­ agement at Clenison University in Clemson, S.C. Citing a projected tightening of de­ fense budget funds, the study affirmed that "the day of significant Department of Defense in-house transportation cap­ ability is drawing to a close. And al­ though DOD steadfastly and correctly maintains it is largely dependent on commercial transportation assets, it must be prepared to become even more so." In addition to transferring more de­ fense cargoes to privately owned mer­ chant ships, the study recommended that the DOD use union manned U.S.flag ships for at-sea replenishment, or refueling duties. The study projected that the DOD could realize "significant savings" by using privately operated vessels for these chores. The study also urged DOD to estab­ lish a single director of defense trans­ portation instead of the present system which has a manager for each trans­ portation mode, airlift, sealift and land Page 6 operations. Such a move, which was first suggested 20 years ago by the Hoover Commission but ignored, would foster more efficient movement of de­ fense related cargoes. Turning its focus to naval operations, the economic study called on the Mari­ time Administration and the Navy to put forth a program to equip merchant ships optimally to serve as military aux­ iliaries. It atlirmed that the two depart­ ments "should explore ways to insure that no otherwise suitable vessel leaves the shipyard without some specified minimum number of national defense features." The study also pointed out that the Defense Department, Congress and the Navy should develop specific policies regarding the merchant marine as a mil­ itary auxiliary. It urged Defense to "state explicitly that it considers com­ mercial resources the primary compon­ ent in the defense transportation system and that an organic DOD transporta­ tion capability is considered supplemen­ tary, to be used only if a demonstrated need can be shown." The study called on Congress to "re­ view the need for enabling standby leg­ islation to insure that, in a contingency or mobilization, commercial trans­ portation will be readily available and entirely responsive to Department of Defense needs." Finally the study said that the Navy should "make explicit its position on the use of privately operated unionmanned merchant ships in an under­ way replenishment role. If its position is negative, the burden of proof should be upon the Navy." If the Defense Department and the Navy heeds the study's proposals and suggestions, it could mean an important boost in business for the private sector as well as providing many new job op­ portunities for unionized American sea­ men. At the same time, the Defense De­ partment and the Navy would be saving increasingly tighter funds, which could be better used for construction of de­ fense related naval vessels. The SIU believes that a significantly increased role for the U.S. merchant marine in the nation's defense plans, as supported by the recent study, makes economic and strategic sense. Amount of Pensions The Board of Trustees of the Sea­ farers Pension Plan has enacted a rule concerning the amount of pen­ sion benefits which specifies that In order to receive any pension benefit increase, including those negotiated in 1975 and 1976, an employee must receive credit for 90 days of employ­ ment between the effective date of the increase and the last day of the calendar year in wjhich the effective date occurs, or in any subsequent calender year. !f the effective dirte of lin iiicrease is vilthin 90 days of the end of the calendar year, an em­ ployee must receive credit for 90 days of employment within the 12month period beginning on the ef­ fective date, or in any calendar year subsequent to the effective date. This rule will be waived if an em­ ployee is continuously disabled from his last day of employment until he becomes eligible and applies for a pension, provided he becomes eligi­ ble, and applies for the pension bene­ fit after the effective date of the rate increase. Seafarers Log �Headquarteris S»tes by SIU Executive Vice President Frank Drozak On Apr. 11, 1977 the first Steward Department Recertification Class will begin at the Lundeberg School. I can safely say that our members who attend this course will be surprised and pleased with the new curriculum for steward department training. Up-to-date shipboard techniques which are in tune with the latest developments in the restaurant field will be stressed. Furthermore, students of each rating will learn a wider variety of skills than they did under the old steward department training program. I strongly urge all of our steward department members to take advantage of this important program both to upgrade your skills and ratings within the steward department and to prepare for the department's manning require­ ments for the future. Young Seafarers should especially consider applying to this program because many of our stewards who have shipped with us for many years are now retiring, so there is great opportunity for advancement and job security in the steward field. Some of the oldtimers might be wondering why they should bother with recertification. As you know, the hospitality field and food service industry is constantly in flux. Manning scales are changing and the galley crew has a wider range of tasks now than even 10 years ago. Automation means new kinds of equipment, portion control, and other advances. Considering how complex the job has become, even an old-time steward who is familiar with his task and who is a good cook will benefit from training in management techniques and cost accounting. In addition, the Steward Department Recertification Courses for each rating will include LNG safety training. The recertified galley crew will then be qualified to sail on the fuel ships of the future. They will also learn standard first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation—techniques which are essential for health and safety on board ship. The Steward Department Recertification Program will provide greater mobility to each crewmember in the galley. For example, the chef will perform some of the duties of the chief steward to gain an understanding of that rating. He will learn how to supervise and coordinate a galley and learn to identify, correct and clean unsanitary conditions in the galley and reefer spaces. The Chef Course includes many of the culinary skills used in hotels and restaurants. Similarly, the Second Chef Course includes some training for the chef position. The way the program is set up, the more advanced ratings will be able to give the others the benefit of their experience. In the Entry Rating Class, the steward assistant will learn improved methods of sanitation. In addition, beverage making, salad making, vegetable prepara­ tion, breakfast cookery and baking operations will be taught. For the most part, the Seafarers who work in the galley do a good job and serve a ship well. I feel certain that this intensive course will correct a lot of our problems, and so there is something in the Steward Recertification Program for all our members. Industrial relations will round out the curriculum. On board a ship the chief steward serves as the secretary-reporter of the permanent Ship's Committee and, of course, all crewmembers attend shipboard meetings. Therefore, the program will include studies on the Union Constitution, the history of the trade union movement in the United States and details of the contract and shipping rules. All students will spend time at Headquarters to learn how the Union operates and will study the structure of our industry. All the details of this program were carefully thought out by the Steward Department Recertification Curriculum Committee which included chief stew­ ard delegates from each constitutional port. These delegates worked hard— from Nov. 21 to Dec. 6, 1976—together with the staff of the Lundeberg School and Union officials. The complete text of their report was printed in the December issue of the Log. In this current issue, you can find a complete application form for the pro­ gram. In addition, copies of the recertification application have been mailed to each steward department member's home, as well as to all SlU-contracted ships and SIU Union Halls. I want to encourage stevvard department members to clip out the applica­ tion and send it in as soon as possible to insure a spot in one of the early classes. H S' "j' -I? T "I » f' Book Tells Story of Hand-Bomber Car Ferry, Chief Wawafam For 65 years the SlU-contracted car ferry Chief Wawatam has been shuttling railcars across the Straits of Mackinac from lines on the Upper Michigan Pen­ insula to the Michigan mainland. This handfired, coal-burning ferry also used to carry mail and passengers until 1957 when the Mackinac Bridge over the straits was completed. It is the last re­ maining ferry of a fleet that used to cross the straits 'round the clock. An icebreaker, the Chief Wawatam has been able to work through the worst northern freezeups and in the 1940's was sent on a tour of duty breaking ice on shipping lanes around the Lakes. All attempts to replace her failed when the winter ice blocked passage for tug and barge combinations or other boats. Generations of local families have worked on the ship, which is well loved by the people who live in that area. Every time the railroad tried to close the ferry operation, there was an uproar of protest from surrounding commu­ nities. This year, Frances D. Burgtorf, a res­ ident of Cheboygan, Mich., published her own tribute to the ship. ''Chief Wawatam, the Story of a Hand-Bomb­ er", chronicles one day in the life of the vessel, Feb. 12, 1971, when Mrs. Burg­ torf was on board and taped interviews with the crew. She also outlined the history of the car ferry, using interviews with a sailor who rode on the maiden voyage, the galley crew who served meals until the galley was closed in 1966 and retired captains. Historic re­ search fills out the picture. A thorough investigator, Burgtorf says that Wawatam was a Chippewa American Indian chief living in the 1760's in the straits area. According to local Indians, his name meant reflec­ tions of light. FMC Gives OK to Japanese Cargo Pooling on West Coast The Federal Maritime Commission has given "blanket approval" to a sixcompany Japanese cargo pooling ar­ rangement that amounts to little less than a shipping monopoly over U.S. West Coast shipping companies. The FMC's decision overrules a pre­ vious FMC administrative law judge decision which ordered the six Japa­ nese companies in the pool "to either decrease or hold even the number of vessels operating under the agree­ ments." The final FMC decision, in effect, opens the U.S. West Coast-Japan trade to as many ships as the six-company pool can put up. the controversy first spfang up over a year ago when the SlUNA-affiliated Marine Cooks and Stewards Union re­ quested the FMC to withdraw its ap­ January, 1977 proval of the pooling arrangement on the grounds it was anti-competitive and a threat to the jobs of West Coast sea­ men. MC&S received the support of the SlUNA in its fight. Taking into consideration the union's opposition, the administrative law judge ruled that the arrangements "rep­ resent massive invasions of antitrust policies." The judge also affirmed that the arrangement "cannot be justified in terms of trade growth, increased effi­ ciency, holding down overtonnaging or maintaining necessary service," and that it has "resulted in serious adverse effects on certain U.S.-flag carriers." It is unclear how much the unfavor­ able decision will affect U.S.-flag West Coast shipping companies, but for now anyway the industry will have to live with it. Because the SIU represents the un­ licensed crew on the Chief Wawatam, several of our members tell the story of their work and lives in this book. Since the 1971 interviews, some of the people have died, retired or gone to work on Lakes freighters, according to the SIU Frankfort office. But others are still on board, including Gordon Trainor, James Bishop, Walter Douglas Litzner, Jr., Peter Robert Jones and Joseph J. Sayles, the SIU delegate. Ihe only drawback to this book, which Mrs. Burgtorf published herself, is the lack of editing, which makes it difficult to plow through the more than 300 pages. Even so, the book is a splenid memento for people who love old vessels or who worked on board, particularly since it contains over 500 photographs of the crew and equipment -past and present, and of charts, doc­ uments, diaries, scrapbooks and pages from the daily logs and trip log book. The SS Chief Wawatam casts off the State Dock at Mackinaw City, Mich, and heads out through the icy waters. (Credit: Carl Burgtorf) Seafarer Don Sutton, relief man, and SIU Brother Walter "Doug" Litzner fire the No. 1 boiler in the forward battery of the Chief Wawatam. (Credit: Robert M. Fowler) Page 7 >•,-1 �Port Arthur Sabine Towing Company has just crewed up the new 1750 hp. pushboat, the Zeus, for operation on the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway. . St. Louis Navigation has closed for the winter on the Upper Mississippi River, but tow traffic continues to pass through St. Louis as the Illinois Waterway remains open. Last.fall's drought and this winter's bitter cold, however, have created a serious ice problem which threatens continued navigation. Already the Coast Guard and Corps of Engineers have been forced to close certain stretches of the Mississippi between St. Louis and Cairo, and the situation may well get worse before it gets better. Houston The SlU-contracted G & H Towing Company has just crewed up the new ship-docking tug, the Phillip K. Currently working in the Houston Harbor, the new tug will eventually be sent to the company's operation in Corpus Christi, Tex. G & H has three additional new tugs on order with Todd Shipyards. Paducah Barge traffic on the Lower Ohio River was halted for a week when a non­ union towboat, the Universal Trader, rammed a barge into the gate at Lock 51 near Paducah. When tows began jamming the river on both sides of the dam, the Corps of Engineers created an artificial rise in the river by manipulating upriver dams. That enabled about 40 tows to pass over the lowered wickets, but the practice had to be discontinued when four wickets were damaged by passing tows. Sixty-six tows were waiting to pass through the lock when the gate was re­ placed and service was restored a week later. Much of the downbound cargo was coal for Tennessee and Cumberland River power plants. Upbound cargo included petroleum products from the Gulf area and salt headed for roads in West Virginia where the supply was reportedly gone or very short. Jacksonville Caribe Towing Co. has just crewed up two more boats, the Apache and the Dorado. This brings to six the total number of boats that Caribe is operating on its container barge run from Jacksonville to Puerto Rico. * # • * Governor Reubin Askew and the Florida state cabinet have voted against completion of the Cross-Florida Barge Canal on the grounds that the risk of environmental damage outweigh the project's possible economic benefits. The controversial project, which is about one-third completed, would link Florida's two coasts and provide waterway operators with a much-needed shortcut. The final decision as to the fate of the Cross-Florida Barge Canal now lies with Congress, but projects are seldom continued over the objection of the home state sovernor. Detroit All SlU-contracted inland operations on the Great Lakes have ceased with the exception of six tugs which Hannah Inland Waterways operates year-round in the cross-Lakes towing of petroleum products. Spring fit-out for dredging and harbor operations should begin around the last week of March. Bermuda Heavy seas and high winds forced the small container vessel Rio Haina, manned by SlU Boatmen, onto the rocks 51/2 miles off the coast of Bermuda Dec. 31 knocking a hole in her stern bottom. The vessel took on water as she was battered by waves and wind for more than two hours, but her nine-man crew remained with her until two powerful tugs arrived from St. George's to assist. The Rio Haina was then towed to port listing heavily to the rear port side with all hands safe. The vessel was enroute from Norfolk, her home port, to Bermuda with sup­ plies for the U.S. naval base there. 'Fenwick, about your dog " Scholarship Winner Urges Awardees Contribute to a Fund The day the 1956 SlU scholarship winners were announced, George Butenkoff was headed out to sea on the SS Savannah (Scatrain). Although he was one of the award winners that June, he stayed on his ship for the entire sum­ mer because he needed the money. In addition to studying electrical engineer­ ing at the Newark College of Engineer­ ing, Butenkoff was supporting a wife and daughter. "I couldn't have finished college with­ out it," the former Seafarer said. "It was a Godsend." Butenkoff started ship­ ping out at age 16 in 1948 when he worked with the SIU in the Cities Serv­ ice drive. Today he is a lawyer in East Windsor, Conn. "I feel I owe the Union a real debt," Butenkoff said. "I would like to see a fellowship set up where the former Sea­ farer scholarship winners could con­ tribute to the scholarship fund for other Seafarers or remember the scholarship fund in their will." Brother Butenkoff contacted the Log when he read we were running a series on ' former scholarship winners and dropped by the office in December. Many things had changed since his last visit to the Hall almost 20 years ago, but it stiff brought back fond memories. "I met all kinds of guys at sea—even expriests and math professors. People get Pages By 1959, with the help of the scholar­ ship, he got his electrical engineering degree and landed a job as a sales rep­ resentative with .\Uis Chalmers in Mil­ waukee. While there he started studying for a masters degree in Business Admin­ istration. Next he worked with United Aircraft in Stratford, Conn, and finished his MBA degree at the University of Connecticut in Hartford. "I was involved in local politics at the time," he explained, "I was on the schoolboard and I began to feel the need for a legal education. .Also, I had to listen to the company lawyers talk George Butenkoff to know each other better on board a ship than on land." He also remembered cartoons about shipboard life that Robert "Red" Fink posted on the ship bulletin board. Many were reprinted in the Log in the 1950's. "If I wasn't married, I might stiff be shipping out today," he said. Butenkoff met his wife Marilyn in New York in 1954 when he was on leave from the Army. She was a teller in a bank where his brother-in-law had an account. After going along with his brother-in-law each timeffie made a de­ posit, Butenkoff asked her out. Several months later they were married. about bid protests and other issues. It sounded interesting, so I went to law school at night from 1969 to 1973. "I found law more stimulating than any other course I studied. The range of subjects such as criminal law and di­ vorces broadened my outlook." Buten­ koff passed the Connecticut State Bar exam in 1973 and later passed the Fed­ eral Patents Bar exam in 1975. In his" spare time he likes to fly, go deep sea fishing, and read history books. His oldest daughter is in her last year of college and the younger daughter is a sophomore in high school. Seventy-one cents of every dollar spent in shipping on American-flag vessels remains in this country, making a very substantial contribution to the national balance of payments and to the nation's econoihy. Use U.S.-flag ships. It's good for the American maritime industry, the Ameri­ can shipper, and America. Seafarers Log �?r.: ' im } >• President-elect Carter has promised to reduce joblessness, inaugurate a national health policy, reform the welfare system, reorganize the bureaucracy, and balance the budget—an extremely ambitious program. We are most inter­ ested in his commitment to strengthen the U.S.-flag fleet with a strong national policy and a separate Cabinet-level office of Maritime Coordinator. The new year promises' to be an interesting and exciting one in our nation's capital. We hope to see a resurgence of our industry through support of Con­ gress and the Administration. ft •- •f -/d s MERCHANT MARINE COMMITTEE ON PHS HOSPITALS The House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee has issued a rdport declaring that the proposed closing of the Public Health Service Hospital sys­ tem would be "irresponsible and unconscionable." The committee recently completed an investigation of attempts by the De­ partment of Health, Education and Welfare to close the eight health care facilities. Representative John Murphy (D-N.Y.) strongly attacked the HEW proposal, citing the significant and far-reaching negative effects on the health of hundreds of thousands of Americans. SIU has actively participated in Congressional hearings and has urged sup­ port of other groups to keep the hospitals open, against constant efforts by the Administration to close them. Money was appropriated last year for Fiscal Year 1977. The opening of the First Session of the 95th Congress on Jan. 4 was accom­ panied by some interesting changes. It is the first time in eight years that we have had a Democratic Congress and a Democratic President. Since World War II, we have had a Republican-con­ trolled Congress only twice—1947/49 and 1953/55. The new President, who will be inaugurated on Jan. 20, is our first President from the Deep South since before the Civil War, and he resolidified the South for the first time since the New Deal. The House has a new Speaker, Thomas P. (Tip) O'Neill, Jr. (D-Mass.), chosen unanimously for the powerful and prestigious job by the Democratic Caucus in December. He replaces Speaker Carl Albert, who retired. Congressman James C. Wright, Jr. (D-Tex.) was selected for Majority Leader with a slim victory over three other contenders. His selection is expected to affect the direction of the House for at least a decade, since House leaders are rarely ousted and the Majority Leader traditionally succeeds the Speaker when he retires. Congressman Thomas S. Foley (D-Wash.) was chosen chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, and as Party Whip, Congressman John Brademas (D-Ida.). Republicans reelected John i. Rhodes of Arizona to a third term as Minority Leader. The House will have 292 Democrats and 143 Republicans, the fewest Re'publicans since the 1930's, except for the 89th Congress. The Senate count will be 62 Democrats and 38 Republicans; although there is no change in the num­ bers and probably little in ideology, nine incumbents were voted out, more than in any year since 1958. Five retirements, one primary defeat, and the Cabinet appointment of Brock Adams, chairman of the Budget Committee, opened seven committee chair­ manships in the House. Robert C. Byrd of West Virginia replaces retiring Mike Mansfield as Senate Majority Leader; he was elected without opposition when Hubert Humphrey withdrew. In an unprecedented action, the Senate later named Senator Hum­ phrey to a new post—Deputy President Pro Tem. Howard Baker of Tennessee beat out Robert Griffin for the Republican leader post. This was Baker's third attempt to become Republican leader. Reorganization on the Senate side will get under vyay in the new session. A Select Committee to Study the Senate Committee System held hearings last year and made its report to the Senate Sept. 30. The report included a recommendation to reduce from 31 to 14 the number of standing committees. Some-changes of jurisdiction will occur, of course. The Commerce Commit­ tee, which is responsible for merchant marine matters, will gain jurisdiction, will be renamed Commerce Service and Transportation Committee, and will be reduced from 18 to 17 members, if the Senate accepts the Select Committee recommendations. A resolution was introduced on Jan. 4 to make the changes recommended in the report. The resolution was referred to the Rules Committee with a request (J for tor immediate action. IMCO SUBCOMMITTEE MEETS IN LONDON The Standards of Training and Watchkeeping Subcommittee of the Inter­ governmental Maritime Consultative Organization (IMCO), a U.N. agency, met in London Dec. 13 through 17. Recommendations were presented by rep­ resentatives from 28 major maritime countries to standardize and regulate training and certification in the interest of safety. In June, the International Labor Organization (ILO) and IMCO will meet to further refine the work of the Standards of Training and Watchkeeping Sub­ committee. Finally, the material from that session will be presented at the IMCO meeting in 1978, after which they are expected to become international law. With the adjournment of the 94th Congress, all bills died which had not been passed through both houses and signed by the President. Some of the bills vital to the maritime industry were held up by action or inaction some­ where in the legislative process. We are again preparing our priority list for which we will actively seek the support of the President and both houses of Congress. Among those priorities will be cargo preference, a cabinet-level office of maritime affairs, and extension of the Jones Act. •^1 VH SPAD is the union's separate segregated political fund. It solicits and accepts only voluntary contributions. It engages in political activities and makes con­ tributions to candidates. A member may voluntarily contribute as be sees fit or make no contribution without fear of reprisal. Seafarers are urged to contribute to SPAD. It is the way to have your voice beard and to keep your union effective in the fight for legislation to protect Ae security of every Seafarer and bis family. A copy of our report is filed with the Federal Election Commission and is available for purchase from the Federal Election Commission, Washington, D.C. U.S. Ratifi^ U.N. '72 Rulas-of-Road Convention on Collisions After more than a year delay, the U.S. has deposited with the United Na­ tions its ratification of the^ 1972 "ruiesof-the-road" convention for avoidance of collisions at sea, conducted by the UN-affiliated Intergovernmental Mari­ time Consuliive Organization. The new "niles-of-the-road," which will better reflect technological ad­ vances in navigational equipment, ship size and structure, are scheduled to go into effect July 15, 1977. The year-long delay in the U.S. rati­ fication of the rules did not arise out of opposition to them. In fact, the U.S. Senate called for ratification of the rules in late 1975, and, along with the House, January, 1977 passed legislation to implement the rules in American waters. However, the legislation included a clause which empowered the House or Senate to disapprove future amend­ ments to the rules. This did not sit right with President Ford, and he subse­ quently vetoed the legislation on grounds that the amendment clause overruled what had always been a pre­ rogative of the Executive Branch, ac­ cording to the Constitution. Congress and the President still have not reached accord on new legislation, but the President authorized the U.S. ratification of the rules anyway. Mr. Fold said he changed his mind because It- "there is a critical need for a uniform world-wide system of rules designed to prevent collisions at sea." Compromise legislation on the issue is expected be­ fore President Ford leaves office Jan. 20. Important Changes According to Gordon W, Paulsen chairman of the industry advisory com­ mittee to the Maritime Law Associa­ tion, the new rules will "fully recognize the existence of contemporary naviga­ tional and communication equipment, as well as dealing with the problems encountered by vessels, which because of their great size, cannot maneuver as readily as conventionally sized ships." He said the new rules would simply "require a navigator to take different action in a given situation than he would have under the present rules." For example, Paulsen said that un­ der Rule 21 a vessel with the right of way is "obligated to keep her course and speed until it becomes apparent that collision cannot be avoided by ac­ tion of the other vessel alone." He con­ tinued that under the new rule "the ves­ sel having the right of way may take action to avoid collision as soon as it becomes apparent that the other is not taking appropriate action in compli­ ance with the rules." Pages �4 U.S. (2 SlUNA) Tuna Firms File for Foreign Flogs Four U.S.-flag tuna fishing outfits, two of them under contract to SIUNA afiiliatcs, have filed applications with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to transfer to foreign registry as the industry and the National Marine and Fisheries Service continue to clash over the controversial porpoise mortality question. The SIUNA immediately protested the proposed transferrals and has de­ manded that NOAA reject them. Industry ollicials have expressed the fear that unless the NMFS revises what they call "unrealistically low" porpoise kill quotas for U.S. yellowfin tuna fish­ erman, the initial four applications for transferral could be just the start of an attempted exodus of U.S. tuna fleets to foreign registry. Presently, the West Coast tuna fleet is out working, but a court ruling bans the fishermen from setting their nets in waters where porpoise are swimming with yellowfin tuna until the NMFS sets a new porpoise kill quota for 1977. The new quota, expected to be even lower than the 1976 limit, is not expected until March. In the meantime, the tunamen will have to concentrate on catching the less popular school turia, younger and smaller than yellowfin, and skipjack, which swim in large numbers only once every four years. One San Diego tuna boat owner said: "It's diliicult to subject your men to going to sea under this tremendous han­ dicap." Another owner said: "We will have to be lucky just to make a halfway profitable trip," The unfortunate irony of the situa­ tion is that foreign fleets, unaffected by the U.S. ban, are out fishing for yellow­ fin tuna with little concern about the porpoise mortality question. Even more ironic is that their catches will even­ tually find their way to the U.S. market, and at higher prices because foreign boats, unable to unload fish directly into the U.S., would ship it here by cargo .vessels or high cost trucking transportation. Public Hearings Held Last month, the NMFS conducted a series of emotional hearings in San Diego to air some of the Ideal objec­ tions to the regulations and the ex­ pected low porpoise kill quotas for 1977. Jim Bozzb, secretary-treasurer of the SIUNA-affiliatcd Fishermen's Union of America, Pacific and Caribbean, and Steve Edney, president of the afliliated United Cannery and Industrial Work­ ers of the Pacific, Los Angeles and Vi­ cinity District testified at the hearings. Bozzo, aflirming his union's opposi­ tion to the regulations, said "our mem­ bers have cooperated and worked very hard to conform with Government reg­ ulations. We will continue to work hard, but we must have realistic guidelines to follow. We don't want to be put out of business." Steve Edney affirmed his union's op­ position to the regulations "because we believe that the proposals are errone­ ously based on inadequate and dis­ puted information." Edney suggested an indepth study be made by Government, industry and the scientific community so that "we can find the real answer and then deal with the problem of porpoise mortality in a meaningful and effective manner," He asserted, "I do not believe that it was the intention of Congress in enacting the Marine Mammal Protection Act to destroy the American tuna industry," Demonstration Held While Edney testified inside, 200 concerned cannery workers, fearful of losing their jobs to foreign competition, demonstrated outside against the pro­ posed NMFS regulations. One worker said, "it took years for this problem to develop. We should be given a few years to iron it out without destroying peoples' lives." Another worker said, "we're proud of our jobs and we want to keep them. We don't want to be thrown on wel­ fare." As the industry awaits the ruling in March of the NMFS on the new por­ poise kill quota, the SIUNA will be fighting in the new Congress for an amendment to the Marine Mammal Protection Act so that realistic porpoise kill quotas could be set by legislative action. SlUNA-Backed Fishermen Laws Impressive The simmering controversy on the West Coast over porpoise mortality quotas for tuna fishermen is overshad­ owing what has otherwise been a very important and successful year for the American fishing industry as a whole. The year started off on a high note for the industry with passage of the SlUNA-backed Fishery Management and Conservation Act, which estab­ lishes a 200-mile limit as of Mar, 1, 1977 to protect America's coastal fish­ eries against over-fishing by foreign fleets. During the fight for this bill, the SIUNA also worked to inject additional clauses to protect U.S. tuna fishermen from retaliatory reprisals by other coun­ tries, mainly from South America. Among the clauses were: • The 200 mile limit would not Notice to Members On Shipping Procedure When throwing in for work dur­ ing a job call at any SIU Hiring Hall, members must prddiice the /ollowing: • membership certificate • registration card • clinic card • seaman's papers In addition, when a.ssignmg a job the dispatcher will comply with the following Section 5, Sub­ section 7 of the SIU Shipping Rules: "Within each class of seniorityrating in every Department, prior­ ity for entry rating jobs shall be given to all seamen who possess Lifeboatnian endorsement by the United States Coast Guard. The Seafarers Appeals Board may waive the preceding sentence when, in the sole judgment of the Board, Undue hardship will result or extenuating circumstances war* imnt such waiver.**, Page 10 cover highly migratory fish such as tuna, which would continue to be regulated by an international authority, • The U.S. Government would enter into equal access treaties with other na­ tions allowing reciprocal fishing priv­ ileges so that U.S. tuna fishermen, who depend heavily on their catch from for­ eign waters, could continue to fish in foreign waters. • The Fishermen's Protective Act would continue to cover U.S. distantwater fishermen. After the 200-mile limit bill was signed, the SIUNA was then instru­ mental in getting John Burt, secretarytreasurer of the affiliated New Bedford (Mass.) Fishermen's Union, appointed to one of the eight Regional Fishery Management Councils, which will ad­ minister the 200-mile zone. Burt will use this key position to represent the views and needs of working U.S. fisher­ men, He also represents the only voice of an AFL-CIO union on any of the councils. that stated it was not meant to affect existing collective bargaining arrange­ ments. In other legislative areas, the SIUNA is presently boosting a bill, introduced by Sen. Edward Kennedy (D-Mass.) that would provide a new source of funds for the improvement and enlarge­ ment of the U.S. fishing fleet. The bill, the Commercial Fishing Industry Revitalization Act, provides that all rev­ enues earned from tariffs on U.S. fishery imports shall be used by Regional Fish­ ery Management Councils for payments to "increase the U.S. catch and the fish­ ing capabilities of the U.S. fleet." Overall, the SIUNA's legislative ac­ tivities in 1976 provided U.S. fishing interests with some valuable tools to build a better more productive indus­ try for the future, as well as safeguard­ ing the livelihoods of the members of SIUNA-affiliated fishing and cannery unions. Seafarer Gives a Gallon Tax Incentives In a much less publicized area, the. SIUNA was instrumental in protecting the interests of U.S. fishermen in the Tax Act of 1976. During the political maneuvering before the bill was passed, the International supported an amend­ ment that would grant a 5 percent in­ vestment tax credit on funds put into a capital construction fund for use in building new vessels, including fishing vessels. The amendment can serve to stimulate the enlargement of these funds and the construction of new equipment for the industry. In addition the SIUNA opposed an amendment to the tax bill that initially declared fishermen to be "self em­ ployed" when on vessels with crews of less than 10 and when paid by a share of the catch. This amendment would have undermined collective bargaining arrangements in the U.S. fishing indus­ try and ended the existing payroll pro­ cedures of many shipping outfits. The International's opposition led to the inclusion of language in the amendment Headquarters CliRic Nurse Cheryl Edel gives Seafarer Phillip Pardovich pin and emblem after he donated a total of a gallon of blood over a period of time to the SIU Blood Bank. Seafarers Log �Scottie Aubusson^ Who Came Via Torpedo^ Retires SIU official Ernest Frank Aubusson retired on Dec. 31 leaving behind him a long string of friends in many ports, most of whom remember him by the single nickname, "Scottie." "I came into the SIU on a torpedo," says Scottie, a native, of England. It seems that the British ship he was sail­ ing on during World War II was tor­ pedoed by the Germans, and the 22year-old seaman was wounded and picked up by a British hospital ship which berthed in Loch Ewe, Scotland. When Aubusson heard that a convoy of American ships was forming in Scot­ land, he managed to sneak away from the hospital and signed up with an SIU ship, the old Gateway City. The date was Aug. 25,1942, a day which Brother Aubusson will never forget. "I had already jumped British ships three times in the United States, but each time I was caught,"~he reports. He was so anxious to get to America that he signed on a ship that was going right back to Murmansk, Russia, where he had just come from. It was a very dangerous run and most seamen avoided it. It was on the Gateway City that Aubusson was dubbed "Scottie" be­ cause he had signed on in Scotland. Brother Aubusson immediately be­ came a staunch SIU man. Having sailed for two years as a British merchant sea­ man, he was particularly appreciative of his new Union. "British ships had a union of sorts called the National Union of Seaman," he recalls, "but it was a farce. The union representatives wore uniforms, and they always took the side of the company." Aubusson was pleasantly surprised at the superior living conditions on the SIU ship. "British ships slept 12 men : to. a fo'c'sle," he remembers. "They carried no linens, no pillows or mat­ tresses. Each man had a 'donkey's breakfast,' which was nothing but a sixfoot sack of straw, to sleep on." Another big difference between the two unions showed up when Seafarer Aubusson was paid for his first SIU trip. His first day's wages were equal to an entire week's pay on a British ship. For the next 10 years Brdther Au­ busson sailed as AB, bosun, and served as ship's delegate on numerous SIU ships. In 1949, in one of the proudest moments of his life, he became a citizen of the United States. Helped on Beefs The 40's and 50's were a stormy period for trade unionists, and Scottie was always the first to volunteer to help out on beefs, both those of the SIU and of other unions. As he puts it, "Any­ time you hit the beach something was going on." Among the beefs he par­ ticipated in were the Wall Street beef of '46, the Isthmian beef of '47, and the Longshore beef of the 50's. Brother Aubusson went to work for the SIU full time in February of 1952. He truly worked his way up from the bottom, beginning as- bartender and then manager of the Union's Port O' Call Bar in Brooklyn. In 1955 he be­ came a patrolman for the port of New York. In 1959, just as he was beginning to feel like a real New Yorker, Aubusson was transferred to the Great Lakes. After spending a few months in the port of Detroit, he was sent to Chicago as SIU port agent. True to form^ Scottie often managed to be where the action was in Chicago. He assisted the SIU of Canada in the Scottie Aubusson Canadian beef of '62, and he partici­ pated in organizing drives for the SIUafliliated UIW and Local 777. He also managed to build up a large and active Maritinie Trades Department Port Council in Chicago, of which he was secretary-treasurer. Goes to Paducah In January of 1973 Brother Aubus­ son; by now a dyed-in-the-wool Chicagoan, was once again transferred, this time to serve as agent for the inland port of Paducah, Ky. "It was almost like a foreign country to me," says Scottie. "I didn't know one end of a towboat from the other." He soon learned the difference, though, and before long he became known as the Duke of Paducah. Aubusson's stint in Paducah was cut short by a stroke of fate. In November of 1973, when an automobile struck the SIU Hall in St. Louis and seriously injured Port Agent Leroy Jones, Scottie was called on to assume what was to be his last position with the SIU. During his three years as port agent in St. Louis and as cordinator— rivers for the SIU, Scottie became very knowledgeable in the inland field. He helped set up many new systems on the rivers which have enabled the SIU to function more effectively. And, once again, he worked vigorously for a strong MTD Port Council. High School Diploma When asked about the greatest achievement in his long career, Scottie singles out the obtaining of "his high school diploma at the Lundeberg School in 1974. He is the first and only SIU official to have gone through the Union's GED Program, and it must have taken some guts. "Sure I was afraid of failing," Brother Aubusson admits. "But 1 was deter­ mined to show the trainees that if a guy who dropped out of school 40 years ago at age 14 could make it, anybody could." He passed with flying colors. Scottie's example has indeed encour­ aged many young Boatmen to study for their diploma at Piney Point. Scottie's favorite handle for himself was his SIU book number, A-8, and he has no intention of giving it up now that he has retired. "No one will ever hold Book Number A-8 until I die," he pledges. "Lmay be leaving the job; but not the Union." He stresses that he re­ tired at this time for personal reasons. Brother Aubusson received many gifts upon his retirement, but his favor­ ite was a simple American flag from the SIU office staff in St. Louis. Accom­ panying the flag was a certificate which read: "This is to certify that the accom­ panying fiag was flown over the U.S. Capitol on Nov. 12, 1976, at the request of the Hon. Leonor K. Sulli­ van, member of Congress. This flag will be presented to Frank "Scottie" Aubusson from the crew at SIU." The American flag has always had a special meaning for Scottie as a former immigrant. "I always was a patriotic sucker," he admits, with a gruff voice but a tear in his eye. That's the kind of guy Frank "Scottie" Aubusson is. And a lot of people are sure going to miss him. Almost all people who are sick have one . common characteristic—they all want to get well. As long as the alco­ holic Seafarer sees his alcoholism as anything other than an illness, he can­ not get well because he has no desire to do so. As long as the Seafarer refuses to acknowledge his illness, he will make excuses for his drinking. He drinks to relax, to have fun, to be friendly, to so­ cialize—the list is endless. Of course, these excuses will last only so long, be­ cause the Seafarer's drinking behavior will eventually alienate his family and friends and cause him to lose jobs. When he does realize that he is de­ pendent upon alcohol, his reaction is likely to be one of self-hatred and selfcondemnation—"I am a drunk, a bum, I'm worthless." This reaction is as dam­ aging as the original string of excuses. His self-hatred motivates self-destruc­ tion—he continues drinking. As the alcoholic Seafarer's union brothers, we owe it to him not to accept his excuses and not to cooperate in his self destruction either. The key to his survival is confrontation with his non­ alcoholic and recovering alcoholic brothers. This confrontation is based on our concern for a fellow Seafarer. It might go something'like this: Seafarer #1: "I'm really looking for­ ward to getting ashore and hitting that little bar by the waterfront. There's nothing like a few drinks to help you relax when you're on the beach." Seafarer #2; "Face it—you want to get to that bar because you need the drinks; not because you want to relax. The ARC might be able to help you get free of needing liquor, and then you could really relax." Or the confrontation might sound like this: Seafarer #1: "I admit it. I'm a drunk. I thought I could handle my liquor, but I just can't hack it. I'm just a no good drunk." Seafarer #2: "You're drunk, but you're not a drunk. You're an alcoholic. That means you're sick. The Seafarers Alcoholic Rehab Center could help you get well." Of course the responses above are the ones that are the very hardest to give because we fear we might be risking a friendship. The easy way out is to say, "Yeah a few drinks sounds like a good time." Or "Don't worry about your drinking. You just had a few too many." So simple and so easy. Except that we're helping a brother to kill himself. Now we realize that none of us are qualified to treat alcoholism. That's • why, through the Sezifarers Welfare Plan, we have established the ARC. But all of us are qualified to give our alco­ holic brother the motivation to get well by simply helping him to understand that he has a disease. The motivation to get well is what makes our brother's recovery possible. We know who these brothers are. We are a small Union; we are friends with one another. It makes no sense at all to say that we don't know whether or not a man drinks too much after we have worked with him for five or 10 or 20 years. It's this very bond of brotherhood among Seafarers that qualifies us to help motivate a fellow Seafarer to ac­ cept treatment for alcoholism and begin his recovery. We're qualified because we're Union brothers—we're qualified because we care. ly 't 'A Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center I am interested in attending a six-week program at the Alco­ holic.Rehabilitation Center. I understand that this will be kept strictly confidential, and that no records or information about me will be kept anywhere except at The Center. Naiiie . Book No. , Address (Street or RFD) (City) (State) Telephone No (Zip) I I Mail to: THE CENTER Star Route Bo\ 153-A Valley Lee, Md. 20692 or call, 24 hours-a-day, (M)l) 994-01)10 Page 11 ^;:Jaiiuary, 1977 — MUM f. �} Mobile Port Agent Louis 'Biockie' Neiro^ 59^ Retires With more than 30 years service to the SIU under his belt, Louis "Blackie" Neira, 59, (Book No. N-1) retired as port agent in Mobile as of Jan. 1, 1977. Although he was born in New York, Mobile was his real turf. Back in 1945, when that Alabama city was still barri­ caded against the unions. Blackie or­ ganized the Mobile Towing Co. for the SIU, as well as other towboat outfits in the Mobile and Gulf area. During the 1946 General Strike, he served as chairman of the strike com­ mittee in Mobile. In 1947, he was active Here Union veteran "Blackie" Neira is shown handing cut dispatch cards to Seafarers in the Mobile hall in 1954. The men were getting set to resume work on the Waterman service to Puerto Rico after a longshoremens strike. in the Isthmian strike and later in num­ erous other Union beefs. Brother Neira is a well-known figure in the Gulf area. Before joining the Union in 1943, he shipped out of vari­ ous Gulf Coast ports working in the blackgang. In 1958 he was appointed SIU Miami port agent and was elected Tampa port agent for 1959-60. He also served as a patrolman in Mobile. As a result of the fine job he has always done, both as a sailor and as an SIU organizer and Union official, Blackie will long be remembered by the Seafarers and In­ land Boatmen. Proud to Be Oificia! Fortunately for the members of the Union, Brother Neira will not forget his days with the SIU either. In a message sent to the Log he said, 'T have been with the Union all my life and will al­ ways continue to work for the Union's best interest in any way I can. I have seen all the advantages gained by the Union since I joined, including vaca­ tions, welfare, training schools for sea­ men, and of course increased wages and better working conditions. "I wish all the members and Union officials well in all future endeavors," he added "and I have been proud to be an Louis "Blackie" Neira official of an organization that has done so much for, its members." Brother Neira will continue to live in Mobile with his wife and family. He has two daughters and one granddaughter. After taking off a few weeks for an ad­ justment period, he will make up his mind about what to do in the future. We wish him the best of luck and great happiness. Study Finds Ships With MPAs Report Less III, Injured Ships with marine physician's as­ sistants (MPAs) report a lower inci­ dence of minor illnesses and injuries than ships without MPAs, according to a study sponsored by the National Maritime Research Center, Kings Point, N.Y. After comparing the health records of 20 American-flag container and general cargo ships over a period of three years, the study concluded that "serious consideration should be given Sea Training In Medidne OKdbylLO The International Labor Organ­ ization (ILO) appears to have taken a major step toward setting up an international standard for medical care in board deep sea vessels. At the 62nd session (Maritime) of the ILO held last October in Geneva, delegates from around the world approved a resolution calling for "the training of seafarers in medical skills beyond the first-aid level." "There is a need to provide sea­ farers with medical care compara­ ble with that enjoyed by workers ashore," the text stated. .. A min­ imum level of competence in med­ ical care beyond the concept of first aid on board all merchant vessels is vital to the well-being, continuity of employment, and the health of all seafarers." Passage of the resolution entitled "Resolution Concerning Interna­ tional Maritime Labor Standards on Medical Care Aboard Ship" is only a first step. It still must be considered by the Joint Maritime Commission •and passed by the governments in­ volved in the ILO. The resolution was introduced by the SlUNA-Staff Officers Associa­ tion, AFL-CIO, and supported by the SIU. The SOA has been fighting for this type of resolution for many years. - Page 12 to reactivating the MPA Training Pro­ gram" which was discontinued in 1972. Half the vessels surveyed had pursermarine physicians assistants on board. The MPA Training Program had been run jointly by the Staff Officers Association, AFL-CIO, an affiliate of the SIU of North America, and the U.S. Public Health Service. Pursers were given a nine-month medical course dealing with the type of illnesses and emergencies that most commonly arise at sea. The results of the survey are not surprising. Today, only 13.5 percent of the crewmembers on board Americanflag ships who are responsible for med­ ical care have -the purser-marine physician's assistant certificate. A shocking 22 percent have no training at all, while 30 percent received whatever training they have more than 20 years ago. Burt E. Lampher, secretary-treasurer of the Staff Officers Association pointed to the study as proof for the need for medically trained personnel with knowl­ edge beyond the first-aid level aboard U.S. merchant marine vessels. His union has been fighting for better med­ ical care on board ships for years. The study was entitled "The Marine Physician's Assistant: Effect on the Frequency and Distribution of Illness and Injury Reports From U.S. Merchant Ships." It found that MPA ships lost about six less man-days per voyage than did non-MPA ships and that men aboard the MPA ships reported only two-fifths as many illnesses. "More important, from a financial point of view," it concluded, "is the probable reduction in post voyage P & I insurance litigation resulting from the significantly smaller number of inci­ dents reported'. . ." This may result in a corresponding premium reduction and a substantial saving for shipping companies. The MPA ships had only a slightly better record than non-MPA ships in the number of serious incidents re­ sulting in incapacity for 72 hours or more or even repatriation or hospital­ ization. However, the study did not investigate the long-term results .of hav­ ing an MPA on board. A sailor ean get sick and report an illness even if there is a doctor present, but he may not die or be disabled if he is properly treated. Cab Drivers Rally Among those at a rally held Dec. 4 to mark the 100th day of the strike called by the SlUNA-affiliated cab drivers union in San Diego were, from the left: Antoinette Garcia, San Diego representative for the SlUNA-affiliated United Cannery and Industrial Workers of the Pacific: Mike Spadacini, president of the cab drivers union; R. R. Richardson, secretary-treasurer of San DiegoImperial Counties Labor Council, who chaired the rally; Steve Troy, SIU West Coast representative; JackTarantino, president of the SlUNA-affiliated Fisher­ men's Union of America, Pacific and Caribbean; Jack Steveson, secretarytreasurer of the cab drivers union, and James Bozzo, secretary-treasurer of the Fishermen's Union. Many other local labor officials spoke from the floor. The rally was held at the San Diego Hall of the Fishermen's Union. SIU's Boston Dr. A. Ripa Dies Dr. Anthony S. Ripa, 64, the Union's medical doctor in the port of Boston for the past 20 years, died of a heart at­ tack OH Dec. 27 in Massachusetts Gen­ eral Hospital there. Dr. Ripa "was a good friend and ad­ viser to our membership and their fami­ lies and will be sorely missed by all," said SIU Port Agent Ed Riley. He was a physician in East Boston for more than 35 years and established the East Boston Medical Center in 1967. He also served on the medical staff of Boston's Logan International Airport and Suffolk Downs. Born in Palermo, Italy, Dr. Ripa came to East Boston with his family as a lad. He was a graduate of East Boston H.S. and Middlesex College of Medi­ cine. During World War II, he was a colonel flight surgeon with the U.S. Air Force. The doctor was a member of the American Medical Association and the Elks Club of Winthrop, Mass. Surviving are his widow, Veronica; a son, Russell of Peabody, Mass.; two daughters, Lucille of East Boston and Mrs. Helena L. Bacirca of Salem, Mass. and three grandchildren. A funeral Mass was celebrated Dec. 28 in St. Lazarus R.C. Church, East Boston. Seafarers Log .STT- �t V. & Base Wages, Overtime, Premium Rate, Penalty Rate, Vacation Affected 1 } Cost-of-Living Adjustment Ups Scale 2 Percent Following is a complete breakdown of how the 2 percent cost-oj-living increase in the deep-sea contract affects the base wage, overtime, premium overtime and penalty rates for all shipboard ratings sailing under both the Standard Tanker Agreement and the Standard Freightship Agreement. The formula for the 2 percent increase, worked out between the companies and the SIU Negotiating Committee last month, went into effect as of Dee. 16, 1976. In addition to wage related items. Seafarers are reminded that the annual Vacation Benefits of $2200, $1800 and $1400 have also been increased by the rate of 2 percent. It is suggested thai you cut this page out and make it a permanent part of your present Freightship and Tanker Agreements. Standard Tanker Agreement Base Wage 6/16/76 Rating Boatswain (on vessels constructed since 1970) Bodiswaiti (25,5(X) Dw'T or over) Boatswain (under 25,500 DWT) A.B. Deck Maintenance Able Seaman O.S. Deck Maintenance Ordinary Seaman Q.M.E.D. Chief Pumpman | Second Pumpman/Engine Maintenance Ship's Welder Maintenance Engine Utility Oiler Maintenance Utility Oiler Fireman/Watertender General Utility Deck/Engine Wiper Chief Steward (on vessels constructed since 1970) Steward/Cook Chief Steward (25,500 DWT or over) Chief Steward (under 25,500 DWT) Chief Cook Cook & Baker i Third Cook Assistant Cook Messman Utiliiyman 1118.61 1014.01 975.98 832.26 732.43 672.49 580.79 1118.61 1023.28 1023.28 905.90 823.91 834.03 732.43 732.43 672.49 672.49 1118.61 1118.61 1018.05 980.04 879.70 858.95 761.89 761.89 561.45 ,561.45 Plus 2% COLA Base Wage 12/16/76 1110.98 1034.29 99.5..50 848.91 747.08 685.94 592.41 1140.98 1043.75 1013.75 924.02 840.39 8.50.71 747.08 747.08 685.94 685.94 1140.98 1140.98 1038.41 999.64 897.29 876.13 777.13 777.13 572.68 572.68 Pius 2% COLA Premium Overtime 12/16/76 Premium Overtime 6/16/76 9.72 9.33 8.51 7.25 6.40 5.88 5.09 9.72 8.91 8.91 7.80 7.32 7.20 6.40 6.40 5.88 5.88 9.72 9.72 8.87 8.53 7.67 7.25 6.25 6.25 4.93 4.93 Overtime 6/16/76 9.91 9.52 8.68 7.'40 6.53 6.00 5.19 9.91 9.09 9.09 7.96 7.47 7.34 6.,53 6.53 6.00 6.00 9.91 9.91 9.05 8.70 7.82 7.40 6.38 6.38 5.03 5.03 Plus 2% COLA Overtime 12/16/76 5.29 5.29 5.29 4.06 4.06 3.22 3.22 5.29 5.29 5.29 5.29 5.29 4.06 4.06 4.06 3.22 3.22 5.29 5.29 5.29 5.29 5.29 5.29 4.06 4.06 3.22 3.22 5.40 5.40 5.10 4.14 4.14 3.28 3.28 5.40 5.40 5.'40 5.40 5.40 4.14 4.14 4.14 3.28 3.28 5.40 5.-10 5.'40 5.'40 5.40 5.'40 4.14 4.14 3.28 3.28 Overtime 6/16/76 Plus 2% COLA Overtime 12/16/76 PENALTY RATES OFF WATCH- -MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY 6/16/76 12/16/76 5.91 4.74 4.22 0.03 4.83 4.30 Group 1 Group II Groiip III Standard Freightship Agreement 6/16/76 Base Wage Rating Boatswain (SL 7's, SL 18's, Lash & Mariner) Boatswain Carpenter A.B. Maintenance Quartermaster Able Seaman O.S. Maintenance Ordinary Seaman Chief Electrician (SL 7's, SL 18's, Lash & Mariner) Chief Electrician Crane Maintenance/Electrician Electrician Reefer/Maintenance Second Electrician Engine Utility Reefer/Maintenance Refrigerating Engineer Refrigerating Engineer (when one is carried) Chief 1st AfisLstant 2nd Assistant Q.M.E.D Plumber/Machinist Unlicensed Junior Engineer (Day) Unlicensed Junior Engineer (Watch) Deck Engineer Engine Utility Evaporator/Maintenance Oiler Oiler (Diesel) Watertendcr Fircman/Walcrtender Fireman V Wiper...... Ship's Welder/Maintenance Oiler Maintenance Utility ; General Utility Deck/Engine Chief Steward (SL 7's, SL 18's, Lash & Mariner) Steward Cook Chief Steward Chief Cook Cook & Baker Second Cook Third Cook" .'. Assistant Cook Messman Utilityman ' • • ' '. 1075.08 950.86 874.83 808.45 762.52 723.93 604.94 565.87 1150.19 1118.61 1118.61 1118.61 1045.69 1045.69 1045.69 1072.61 9.53.13 889.14 . 1075.08 958.83 914.90 823.79 887.21 835.63 766.45 723.93 779.05 723.93 723.93 723.93 672.46 898.08 835.63 672.46 1075.08 107.5.08 950.86 845.16 823.78 . 723.93 714.15 " 714.15 561.46 561.46 .' ....' ' Base Wage 12/16/76 1096..58 969.88 892.33 824.62 777.77 738.41 6x7.04 577.19 1173.19 1140.98 1140.98 1140.98 1066.60 1066.60 1066.60 1094.06 972.19 906.92 1096.58 978.01 933.20 8_40,27 _ 904.95 852.34 781.78 738.41 794.63 738.41 738.41 738.41 685.91 916.04 852.34 685.91 1096.58 1096..58 969.88 862.06 840.26 738.41 728.43 728.43 572.69 . 572.69 Premium Overtime 6/16/76 Premium Overtime 12/16/76 9.25 8.28 7.63 7.05 ' 6.65 6.31 4.95 4.95 10.09 9.72 9.72 9.72 9.11 9.11 9.11 9.44 ' 8.45 7.78 7.19 6.78 6.14 5.05 5.05 10.29 9.91 9.91 9.91 9.29 9.29 9.29 8.35 7.97 7.74 9.25 8.35 7.97 7.19 7.74 7.29 6.70 6.31 6.79 6.31 6.31 6.31 .5.88 7.74 6.79 5.88 9.25 9.25 8.28 7.37 7.19 6.25 "6.25 6.25 4.93 4.93 , 8..52 8.13 7.89 9.44 8..52 8.13 7.33 7.89 7.14 6.83 6.'H 6.93 6.44 6.44 6.44 6.00 7.89 6.93 6.00 9.44 9.44 8.45 7.52 7.33 6.38 6.38 6.38 .5.03 5.03 • ' 5.29 3.29 - 5.29 4.06 4.06 4.06 3.22 3.22 .5.29 5.29 5.29 . .5.29 5.29 5.29 5.29 ' .5.29 .5.29 .5.29 .5.29 .5.29 5.29 5.29 5.29 .5.29 5.29 4.06 4.06 4.06 4.06 4.06 3.22 5.29 4.06 3.22 .5.29 .5.29 5.29 .5.29 .5.29 1.06 4.06 4.06 3.22 3.22 5.40 5.40 5.40 4.14 4.14 4.14 3.28 3.28 5.40 5.40 5.40 .5.40 5.40 5.40 5.10 5.40 5.40 5.40 S.'W) 5.40 5.10 5.40 5.10 5.40 .5.'40 4.14 4.14 4.1 4 4.14 4.1 4 3.28 5.40 4.14 3.28 5.10 5.'40 .5.'40 5.40 5.40 4.14 4.14 4.14 3.28 3.28 PENALTY RATES OFF WATCH—MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY 6/16/76 Group 1 Group II Group 111 I 5.91 . 4.74 4.22 12/16/76 6.03 4.83 4.30 Page 13 January, 1977 aj ,-.S i*iy f TJ.. •it 1 �Set Worldwide Health, Safety Standards SlU's Participation in ILO, IMCO, ITF Gives Union More Ciout This is the eighth in a series of articles which the Seafarers Log is publishing to explain how various organisations affect the jobs and job se­ curity of Seafarers. By participating in international organizations, the SlU helps to determine worldwide standards for ship and boat construction, wages, health and working conditions of merchant seamen, naviga­ tion and safety measures, and other issues affecting the lives of our members. Among the main international bodies dealing with maritime affairs that concern the SIU are the international Labor Organization (ILO), the InterGovcrnmental Maritime Consultative Organiza­ tion (IMCO), and the International Transport Workers Federation (ITF). The International Labor Organization was set up in 1919 to deal with the problems of working people in all types of jobs. It is now affiliated with the United Nations. Workers' representatives and employers' representatives take part in the ILO on an equal basis with representatives of govern­ ments, making it unique among world organiza­ tions. The SIU has often served as a voting workers' representative at maritime sessions of the ILO. For example, during the 62nd Maritime Session last Octobr, Earl "Bull" Shepard, SIU vice presi­ dent for the Atlantic Coast, served as the vice president representing workers. During the session, a convention (as their reso­ lutions are called) was passed attacking poor health and safety conditions on board substandard deep sea vessels. Runaway ships registered under flags of convnience were the target of this measure which recommended that port officials in nations signing the pact inspect the vessels when a com­ plaint is made. If the resolution goes into effect, conditions on Liberian and Panamanian ships would improve. At the same time, companies that cut costs by underpaying crewmembers and neglecting vessel repair would lose some of their competitive ad­ vantage over legitimate fleets such as the U.S.-flag merchant marine. Trends Are Set The catch with resolutions passed by inter­ national bodies like the ILO is that governments of participating nations later must sign the pact and enforce it. That does not always happen. However, by passing resolutions, the trends for the future are set. Other ILO maritime agreements deal with seamens' leave days, training, and living conditions on board ship. The ILO also provides technical assistance to individual countries in fields such as vocational training, manpower planning. Social ITF representatives from around the world were impressed with the automated console which will be used as a training aid in the Lundeberg School's Recently, delegates from International Transport Workers Federation (ITF) affiliated unions toured the Lundeberg School. Here, they are listening to Margaret Nalen, director of academic education at the HLSS, explain the school's educational pro­ gram for Seafarers and Boatmen. Security and occupational safety and health. The Inter-Governmental Maritime Consultative Organization was founded in 1958 by the govern­ ments of many maritime nations. It calls diplomatice conferences to establish uniform regula­ tions dealing with promotion of safety at sea and efflciency of navigation, prevention of marine pollution from ships and other craft, and other items relating to shipping activities. As with the ILO, all IMCO "conventions" must be ratified by member states before they go into effect. The United Nations helped form IMCO and the two organizations have a working relation­ ship. Subcommittees of IMCO deal with technical areas such as safety of navigation, radio communi­ cations, maritime satellites, life-saving appliances, standards of crew training, watchkeeping and qualifications of officers and crew, search and rescue, ship design and equipment, and the car.'•"age of dangerous goods. Information from the technical subcommittees and from special IMCO forums is circulated to maritime nations around the world. While visiting the HLSS, ITF members toured the Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center and heard-the st-affexplain the SlU's commitment to helping its mem.bers recover, from alcoh-e-l+sm. upgrading course in automation. The trade unionists were the guests recently of Robert Kalmus, director of vocational education at the HLSS. Page 14 Our Viewpoint Aired Often the SIU testifies at IMCO meetings. In that way, our viewpoint goes down on interna­ tional public record and can be taken into consid­ eration by the governments of other countries. "The SIU also monitors IMCO meetings clo.sely to be aware of the latest developments in international laws of the sea. The International Transport Workers Federa­ tion is a labor organization. Unions from nonCommunist countries with jurisdiction over trans­ portation and related industries belong. Workers on railways, road transportation, inland waters, fishing boats, ports and docks, civil aviation, ship­ ping and allied industries and services are repre­ sented at the ITF through their unions. The SIU of North America belongs to the Shipping and Fishing Divisions. United actions called for by the ITF accom­ plishes things that indivi(fual unions or unions in one country could not do by themselves. Repres­ sion of transportation unions in one country is often met by protest from transportation unions in the member states. The form of these protests ranges from letters to boycotts of cargoes from the offending nation. Flags-of-Convenience Crews During the past 20 years, the ITF has been active organizing crews on flag-of-convenience ships. Because the crews are multinational and cannot be represented by unions in any one coun­ try, the owners sign an agreement with the ITF itself. After signing, the ship is issued an ITF blue certificate. Since many of the runaway vessels are regis­ tered under flags-of-convenience to escape union wages and standards of shipboard safety, the drive has not been easy. Organizers from ITF affiliates not only sign up the crews, they have to check the vessels when they call in port to make sure the owners are living up to the agreement. In the past, longshoremen of member nations have refused to handle vessels if the owners did not sign with the ITF or abide by the contract. In conclusion, by participating in the ILO, IMCO, and the ITF, the SIU has more clout in dealing with problems of Seafarers than we would have if we were active only within the borders of the United States. Seafarers Log mmk �• i' 'S) Hall Calls for Oil Imports Quota Law Continued from Page 3 design and operational standards be developed under the terms of the Ports and Waterways Safety Act of 1972, and that these standards "should be vigor­ ously enforced by the Coast Guard to prevent noncomplying vessels from en­ tering our waters." However, he chided the Coast Guard for its "reluctance to impose stringent standards on all vesvels in American waters, choosing instead to wait for possible future in­ ternational action." Hall pointed out, though, that the greatest threat to our environment is not always from the vessels "but from the crew on board the vessel," because foreign crews "have not had the vigor­ ous training of their American counter­ parts." He then told the committee a little about the comprehensive entry and up­ Smoke billows from wreckage of the Liberian-registered tanker Sansinena after she blew up in Los Angeles Harbor Dec. 17 killing nine. grading training for deck, engine and steward departments at the Lundeberg School as an example of the rigorous professional training available to Amer­ ican seamen. Hall concluded tJiat "we will con­ tinue to run unnecessarily high risks of future oil spills if we continue to rely on flag-of-convenience vessels with their untrained seamen to carry a substantial portion of our oil." He also called on the/ committee to give its recommendation for passage of a bill similar to the Energy Transporta­ tion Security Act so that America can "introduce a measure of control and protection over the transportation of oil which the U.S. does not presently have." In wrapping up his testimony, Presi­ dent Hall told the commiteee that an oil imports quota bill and tougher stand­ J. ards should be "only the first step." He affirmed that the U.S. must per­ manently lay to rest the oil companies' theory of "effective control," which claims that an American owned for­ eign-flag vessel will respond to our na­ tion's needs in time of emergency. Hall noted that "there is only one type of control—the real and unequivocal con­ trol that attaches when a vessel flies a nation's flag." President Hall also brought up the problem of foreign-manned oil drilling rigs presently working on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf "without com­ plying with American standards and without any requirements that they em­ ploy trained American workers while in our waters." Hall warned that "un­ less we act now to rectify this situation, this frontier may suffer irreparable ecological harm." • •= '. ,t. •-' . ;i •J . Mop-up boats maneuver oil containment booms around the Liberian-regis­ tered tanker Olympic Games to try and contain some of the 133,500 gallons of oil spilled when the ship went aground in the Delaware River 15 miles south of Philadelphia, Pa. on Dec. 27. Ice Jamming Mississippi R. in Worst Winter in Century Stalled traffic at Mile 18. The worst winter in years -has brought severe ice problems to the Mississippi River bringing barge traffic to a virtual halt in many sections. Above photo shows stalled traffic at Mile 95.5 near Liberty Bend. Continued from Page 5 ahead of schedule. Navigation on the Upper Mississippi above St. Louis was halted several weeks earlier than usual, but barge traffic continues on the Illi­ nois Waterway, which normally re­ mains open year-round. Serious ice problems were develop­ ing on the Illinois, however. By early January Peoria Lake was 100 percent covered with ice 10 inches thick, and tows have been forced to serve as ice­ breakers in order to keep traffic mov­ ing. This ice-chopping only makes the problem worse, because the chopped ic& freezes again at a greater thickness. Ice flows have even begun,to form below St. Louis on a stretch of the river January, 1977 where ice is relatively rare. Numerous groundings due to ice have been experi­ enced in the area, particularly at riverbends where the ice tends to pile up. The Army Corps of Engineers is struggling to maintain the authorized 9-foot channel, but its dredges cannot operate in heavy ice. According to a Corps spokesman, "We are at a critical point. Some warm weather would im­ prove the situation greatly. But it's all out of our hands." The Mississippi River hit its record low in January of 1940, when a huge ice jam at St. Louis actually held back the current. The towing industry can only hope that this record will not be broken in 1977. U.S. Jobless Rate Dips to 7.9% The country's unemployment rate last month mercifully dropped down to 7.9 percent, the same as October, from a year's high of 8.1 percent in Novem­ ber. The rate was almost unchanged for the year as the January 1976 level was 8 percent. For the second consecutive month the number of persons with jobs rose as 222,000 workers found employment in December with a total of 579,000 getting jobs in the last two months. Since March 1975,4.2-million new jobs were found. But the hard-core jobless (out 27 weeks) continued to climb. Furthermore 7,558,000 workers are still unemployed in the United States. Up 2.8-million from a year earlier. Those working parttime involuntarily fell 200,000 last month to 3,400,000. AFL-CIO chief George Meany says the true jobless rate is 10-million counting those, over a million, not looking for work. Predictions have it that the unem­ ployment rate will go down to 6.5 per­ cent by December 1977 and to 6 per­ cent by December 1978. This would mean that 4.5-m.illion to almost 6-miliion persons wTli nnffTiew jobs in the' next two years. A large part of the December decline in unemployment took place among adult men whose jobless rate fell to 6.2 percent from 6.5 percent in No­ vember. A suggested reason for this was that a large number of men, 119,000, may have retired at the close of 1976. Page 15 .-J �Houston Committee Getting their photo taken recently when the SS Houston (Sea-Land) paid off in Port Elizabeth, N.J. are (I. to r.): Recertified Bosun William Kleimola, ship's chairman; Deck Delegate N. Santana; Engine Delegate Raoul Aguilar; Oiler J. M. Gonzalez, and Chief Steward F. T. Di Carlo, secretary-reporter. Virgo Committee Recertified Bosun Joe Gavin (seated left) ship's chairman of the SS V/rgo (Apex Marine) is with the Ship's Committee and crewmembers of Engine Delegate Dave Millard (seated) and (standing I. to r.): Cook La France T. Smith, steward delegate; FOWT Joseph Collins; Chief Steward John "Red" Burke, secretary-reporter, and Educational Director Heywood Greed. The vessel paid off in the port of Jacksonville early in December. ~ Ellzabethport Committee SlU Patrolman Teddy Babkowski (seated left) makes out his report on a payoff aboard the SS Elizabethport (Sea-Land) recently with Recertified Bosun Vagn "Ted" Nielsen (also seated), chairman of the Ship's Cofnmittee. The rest of the Committee, standing I. to r., are: Educational Director Jerry Dellinger; Steward Delegate Julius Silagyi; Chief Steward George Gibbons, secretary-reporter, and Deck Delegate Frank Balasia. The ship paid off iri Port Elizabeth, N.J. Sea-Land Market Committee Writing out dues receipts for the Ship's Committee and crew of the containership SS Sea-Land Market are, seated I. to r., SlU Patrolmen Teddy Babkowski and George Ripoll. Standing (I. to r.) are part of the Ship's Committee of: Engine Delegate C. Hall; Educational Director R. Ulatowski; Steward Delegate F. Rogers, and Recertified Bosun Walter Nash, ship's chairman. The ship paid off late in December in Port Elizabeth, N.J. 9. Robert Toombs Committee Here on Dec. 29 at Brooklyn's Pier 7 in the port of New York is the Ship's Committee of the SS Robert Toombs (Waterman) of (seated I. to r.): Educa­ tional Director R. Davis; Chief Steward Clyde "Whitey" Lanier, secretary-re­ porter and Recertified Bosun Lee J. Harvey, ship's chairman. Standing (I. to r.) are: Engine Delegate C. Troncoso; Deck Delegate Harry M. Fisher, and Stew­ ard Delegate Larry Smith. Page 16 Golden Dolphin Committee Paying off in December in Port Reading, N.J. was the crew and the Ship's Committee of the SS Golden Dolphin (Aeron Marine) of (I. to r.): Engine Delegate Arnold.Orellano;- Deck Delegate Stanley Krowczynski; Recertified Bosun Bertil Hager, ship's chairman; Chief Steward T. Deloach, secretaryreporter; Steward Delegate Victor Acevedo, and Educational Director Joe Pazos. Seafarers Log �Kt I >• "A i SS Sea-Land Resource Last month QMED Don Cox was at Union Headquarters in New York City \yaiting to catch "the good ship Sea-Land Resource." He had been waiting for this ship because of the harmonious crew. He recog­ nizes ai crew as a family (good or bad) and points out everyone's 4ife revolves around a family relationship. Brother Cox spends a lot of time on ships and the family climate is important to him. New York "I didn't vote for Jimmy Carter, but if he does good for labor and the merchant marine I'm for him," said U.S. merchant marine checker champ Pensioner Fred B. Kreitzler, 54, of Atlanta, Ga. pictured with his favorite checker board last month in a visit to the Log and Headquarters. Brother Kreitzler first started playing checkers in 1941 when he was with the U.S. Army's 19th Infantry Regiment at Pearl Harbor's Schofield Barracks in Hawaii. Today, he's an ex-American Legion freestyle checker champ out of Post 147 in Atlanta. On Nov.l 1, 1970, Armistice Day, he marched in the parade down Atlanta's Peachtree Street. Last September,Seafarer Kreitzler tied for firstplace in a checker championship and won a Class B tourney on the Gulf Coast. He's in his 14th year as a member of the American Checker Federation, District 5. SS Del Rio In a letter to Capt. E. R, Seamen, manager of marine operations for Delta Line, the master of the SS Del Rio, Capt. John H. Lang wrote: "We held a memorial service on Aug. 20 at 15:20 for David Clifford Rick and scattered his ashes across the sea in latitude 22 degrees 39 minutes north and longitude 89 degrees 16 minutes west. "At 15:25 we held another memorial service for James Hand and scattered his ashes across the sea..in the same latitude and longitude. Both Seafarers died in the port of New Orleans. Pensioner Hand, 68, died on July 2 and Brother Rick, 62, died on May 21. SS Potomac From a Gulf port between Jan. 25 and Feb. 5, the SS Potomac (Hudson Water­ ways) will sail with 21,000 metric tons of ammonium phosphate fertilizer to the port of Karachi, Pakistan. Washington, D.C. U.S.-flag ship captains and owners were warned by the Maritime Adminis­ tration of trouble that may be encountered transiting the Suez Canal and that "mariners anchoring in Lagos, Nigeria are apprised that on at least two occasions during November 1976 several vessels at anchor have been boarded by bandits. On each occasion the ship's crew was attacked, robbed and cargo stolen or de­ stroyed." The trouble in the Suez Canal involves orders from pilots there to operate vessels at speeds in violation of local limits and rules of good seamanship. Viola­ tions should be reported to the Suez Canal Authority. The authority also advised that "Vessels moored in Port Said Harbor, Egypt may experience difficulties due to the close passage of vessels traveling at excessive speeds. Tugs may or may not be available to assist drifting vessels." SS Overseas Alaska Between Feb, 10-25 from Portland, Ore., the tanker SS Overseas Alaska (Mar­ itime Overseas) will haul 48,000 metric tons of wheat to the port of Chittagong, Bangladesh. SS Lyman Hall From a Gulf port between Feb. 16-25, the SS Lyman Hall (Waterman) will haul 10,000 metric tons of bagged rice to the port of Colombo, Sri Lanka, formerly Ceylon. ;• / Menio Park, N.J. Sea-Land Service started direct containership service on Dec. 24 to the port of Acajutla, El Salvador, Central America when the SS Long Beach sailed from Port Elizabeth, N.J. through the Panama Canal. The voyage takes about eight days and the ships will continue on to dock in Oakland and Long Beach, Calif. Sea-Land also expanded its Mideast service from Rotte£dam on Dec. 24 to include the port of Dubai, United Arab Emirates on the run''to Dammam, Saudi Arabia. Seatrain Lines began regular containership service from Charleston, S.C. to the Caribbean when the SS Transindiana mailed recently carrying 481 20 and 40-foot containers to Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, Haiti, Jamaica and the Dominican Republic. SS Robert Toombs From Mar. 5-15 in the Gulf, the SS Robert Toombs (Waterman) will carry 4,650 tons of wheat to the Gulf of Aqaba. Miami, Fla. A Seafarer's wife writes: "This is to let you know that John Ohannasian (last ship was the SS Zapata Patriot), his nickname is 'the A-rab', is in Baptist Hospital, 8900 N. Kendall Dr., Miami, Fla. "He is very ill; went into the hospital with gangrene in one toe. After two opera­ tions to the same leg, he has had to have his right leg removed on Dec. 16. "I would like his friends to know what happened." Donald Cubic, Former Union Official, Passes Away - Donald James Cubic, 48, a former Great Lakes SIU official who went back to sailing in 1973, died in a tragic fall last month from his ship, the Charles H. Wilson, into the frigid waters of the Duluth, Minn, harbor. The accident occurred as he ascended a ladder fiom the dock to the deck of the high riding Wilson. He fell between the ship and the dock and was pro­ nounced dead when rescuers pulled him from the water. The late Seafarer joined the SIU in 1960 in the port of Detroit, originally sailing in the Reiss fleet as a wiper and conveyorman. He worked for the Union as a patrolman for nearly 10 years between 1964 and 1973, when he returned to sailing with American Steamship Co. Brother Cubic was born in Jackson, Mich, but he called Wyandotte, Mich, home for a number of years. At the time of his death. Brother Cubic was a resident of Holiday, Fla., coming north only for the shipping season. He was a veteran of the U.S. Ajmy and fought January, 1977 t .1 M J # # .. during the Korean War. He is survived by his wife, Carol, and four daughters. A'ft; Brother Cubic will be greatly missed by his fellow Great Lakes Seafarers, who held him in high regard as a good .1=.!.-,. human being, The SIU extends its deepest regrets to his family and friends. >-1 l-i 11fV* rirt V\Ci! o fT Report for FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER 1976 TOTAL JOBS SHIPPED Relief Jobs Class A Class B Class C Permanent Jobs Class A Class B Class C 0 BALtlMORE^.^./l wf. • BOSTON , 0 HOUSTON 3 JACKSONVILLE.. A... 0 NEW YORK MOBILE-S:,......'0 NORFOLK 0 NEW ORLEANS - • r.;7 ; 1 PADUCAH ... PHILADELPHIA ^ PINEY POINT PORT ARTHUR PUERTORI^O . 0 0 2 -0 0 0 21 ^0 0 0 0 u - > 0 0 • 82 j •.'.ntn''-"' 0 .: TOTAL ALL PORTS . 3'-:;. 0 0 0 0 86 8 •/A'AV 0 1 TOTAL MEN REGISTERED ON BEACH ; , 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 •4 60 0 0 0 0 0 ® 2 0 Of. 179 62 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 30 0 Class A 3 0 4 0 0 0 63 12 3 Class B r-. ''A l-^' 0 9 0 0 1 5" 0 40 222 121 S Page 17 • -'1 �A Review of the Year 1976 as Seen Each January the Seafarers Log highlights the major stories that ap­ peared in these pages during the past year. Through this brief summary of leading articles from each issue, our readers can get a quick view of the banner year of 1976. «l SBArAILSRS INTXmjtfATlONAi. UNIOM' AttMrtto, Mtt. LAKM <1416 January V*I.XXXVW,N*. I V JMuary, 1976 •rr: '•i-M The United States and the Soviet Union renewed their shipping agree­ ment for six years, and set the 1976 freight rate for American ships hauling grain to Russia at $16 per ton. The Russians at first demanded that the 1976 freight rate be set at $10 per ton. But U.S. Assistant Secretary of Com­ merce for Maritime Affairs, Robert Blackwell, insisted that $10 per ton would not allow American shippers to make a profit carrying the one-third of the grain cargo reserved for them. . The nation's official unemployment rate for December '75 remained un­ changed at 8.3 percent although the number of Americans holding jobs rose strongly from November. February A historic seminar on alcoholism at the Harry Lundeberg School brought the drinking problem suffered by many Seafarers out of the closet. Union dele­ gates toured the Alcoholic Rehabilita­ tion Center in Piney Point and made suggestions and recommendations as to how the program could be improved. The U.S. Coast Guard approved the elimination of all unlicensed ratings in the blackgang aboard the 35,000 dwt tanker, Chevron Oregon. Both the Na­ tional Marine Engineers Beneficial As­ sociation and the SIU protested the in­ adequate manning scale of a 15-man crew for the deck and engine depart­ ments combined. The Log answered the most common questions on the new U.S. pension bill (Employee Retirement Income Secur­ ity Act of 1974). March W«c«rs Plstrlet»JW-OP During its annual winter meeting, the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Depart­ ment Executive Board declared 1975 a year of decline for the U.S. merchant marine. It adopted a nine-point pro­ gram to revitalize the industry ranging from continued maintenance of the USPHS Hospitals to ending the use of third flag vessels in trade on the Great Lakes between Canada ^nd the U.S. James Abel, Denver Myers and Alphonso David received their high school diplomas through the General Educational Development Program at the Lundeberg School. The SIU Tallying Committee com­ pleted its report on the results of the elections for SIU officers and job hold­ ers for 1976-79. A newSIU ship, the Sari Clemente class tanker Sr Worth (Aeron) crewed up and sailed from San Diego. The trustees of Sailor's Snug Harbor, a 144-year old home for aged and desti­ tute sailors in Staten Island, N.Y. pre­ pared to move the home to new facili­ ties in Sea Level, N.C., above the protest of many of the residents. April Seafarers 1975 Tax Information Se« Pages 16-19 AB Luis A. Malave and the SIU crew of the USNA Tallulah (Hudson Waterways) received the Distinguished Sea Rescue Award for saving 257 crew- members and entertainers off the burn­ ing British cruise liner, the MV Cunard Ambassador, near Key West, Fla. on Sept. 12, 1974. In San Pedro, Calif., Seafarers man­ ned the new 35,000 dwt tanker Zapata Patriot (Zapata Bulk Transport) which was scheduled to load grain in Balti­ more and head for Russia. SIU President Paul Hall called for a single unified U.S. maritime agency and pointed out that "We are the only ma­ jor nation with no maritime policy." At a Navy League/National Maritime Council symposium. Hall declared, "We're tired of competing with the Navy. . . . You are taking our cargo away. You are taking our jobs away." The AFL-CIO said that the U.S. of­ ficial unemployment statistics do not reflect the true picture. Although the official jobless rate was 7.5 percent for March, the labor organization counted it as 10.3 percent. Warning to Seafarers Young and Old: Drug Possession Means Loss of Seaman's Papers Iff you are convicted off possession off any illegal drug—heroin, barbitu­ rates, speed, LSD, or even marijuana—the U.S. Coast Guard will revoke -your gearean papeBSj-without appi^,- FOREVER. Tbat means that you lose ffor the rest off your life the right to make a living by the sea. However, it doesn't quite end there even iff you receive a suspended sentence. You may lose your right to vote, your right to hold public office or to own a gun. You also may lose the opportunity off ever becoming a doctor, dentist, certified public accountant, engineer, lawyer, architect, realtor, pharmacist, whool teacher, or stockbroker. You may jeopardize your right to hold a job where you must be licensed or bonded and you may never be able to work ffor the city, the county, or the Federal government. Ifs a pretty tough rap, but thafs exactly how it is and you cant do any­ thing about it. Hie convicted drag user leaves a black mark on his reputation ffor the rest off his liffe. However, drags can not only destroy your r^ht to a good livelfliood, it .can destroy-your liffe. Drag abuse presents a serious threat to both your physical and mental heaMi, and the personal safety off those around yon. This is especially true aboard ship where clear minds and qukk reflexes are essential at all times ffor the safe operation off the vessel. Dont let drugs destroy your natural r^t to a good, hai^y, productive liffe. Stay drug free and steer a clear course. $3-Mln POL7 Seized on Florida irooO in '76 U.S. Custom agents, the Coast Guard and Florida's Lee County sheriffs grabbed 10,000 pounds of marijuana worth $3-million on the street and held seven passengers aboard the 37-foot sport fishing boat, the Calypso in the Gulf of Mexico off Fort Myers early last month. Custom authorities in Miami say that the Calypso was kept under sur­ veillance for- several days before the boat left Fort Myers Dec. 3 when she rendezvoused the next night with the shrimp boat, Karen approximately 10 miles offshore. Then, agents apparently spotted the transfer of the pot to the Calypso. Last year custom agents seized a rec­ ord total of $631-million in illicit drugs and nabbed 21,000 persons on drug charges. This is a 40 percent increase ($175million) over drug seizures made in 1975. Then, $456-million in illegal drugs were taken. Also ~dhig-reiated arrests in 1976 went up a record 5 percent more than In 1975. Confiscated last year were 388 tons of marijuana, 271 pounds of heroin, 1,135 pounds of cocaine, 7,953 pounds of hashish and more than 20.7-million units of dangerous drugs such as am­ phetamineand barbituates. Page 18 Seafarers Log y--- . - , �Through the Pages of the Seafarers Log May A special supplemenf on LNG train­ ing at the Harry Lundeberg School, showed how Seafarers were learning to work on LNG tankers, the fuel ships of the future. With support from eight local Com­ prehensive Health Planning Agencies located in communities near USPHS facilities, the SIU successfully fought an attempt by the Department of Health Education and Welfare to close the re­ maining eight USPHS Hospitals. For the second year in a row, the Seafarers Log won the First Award in General Excellence in the International Labor Press Association's Journalistic Awards Contest. Another new San Clemente B class tanker, the ST Beaver State (West­ chester Marine) took an SIU crew on board for its maiden voyage. The spring thaw is fitout time on the Great Lakes. Seafarers returned to their ships, which had laid idle all winter, to paint and repair them in preparation for the 1976 shipping season. SIU port agents and representatives from the deep sea. Great Lakes, and inland waters areas met at a two-day conference at the Lundeberg School to discuss the future of the newly merged Union. Jwly SlU-Cbntracted Heet to Expand LASH Carn«rP - -S-sPos-S; -V The SlU-contracted tug Eileen C (Marine Tc Mng) sank on Nov. 7 when it was struck by the barge it was towing in Buzzards Bay, Mass. According to witnesses, the tug's steering mechanism jammed. The cook, SIU Brother James Aument, drowned. An engine room fire aboard the SIUcontracted Seattle (Sea-Land), also on Nov. 7, burned out of control for over six hours in the middle of the North At­ lantic. Two SIU engine room men with firefighting endorsements helped fight the blaze. The SIU signed the first Vacation Plan for Inland Boatmen when the SIU and Steuart Petroleum of Piney Point, Md. agreed on terms for a Vacation Plan. Anothernew supertanker, the 35,000 dwt Zapata Rover (Zapata Bulk), joined the SlU-contracted fleet. December Union Breaks Ground for New Lakes S««l>a£»3. August SIU President Paul Hall wrapped up a year-long Congressional study of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 by call­ ing for a natipnal cargo policy, a White House level maritime affairs coordina­ tor, incentives for bulk shipping, and greater Navy-merchant marine cooper­ ation. The SIU called for Congressional hearings into the Coast Guard's failure to administer laws promoting the safety of life and property at sea. In demonstrations across the nation, hundreds of maritime workers, includ­ ing scores of SIU members, and repre­ sentatives of American-flag shipping companies protested Russia's refusal to live up to the terms of its bilateral grain shipping agreement with the United States. Another new tanker, the Zapata Ranger (Zapata Bulk) was manned by the SIU.' The first phase of the Bosuns' Recertification Program came to an end in July with the graduation of the 36th class. In all, 402 Seafarers participated in the program which began June 1, 1973. Sixteen tall sailing ships followed by 200 small sailing vessels paraded into New York Harbor, July 4, accompa­ nied -by naval vessels from countries around the world. Operation Sail, an international gathering of ships, was the high point of America's Bicentennial celebration. The International Brotherhood of Pottery and Allied Workers, a 20,000member union, became an affiliate of the Seafarers International Union of North America. Retired mariners who lived in Sailors Snug Harbor reluctantly left the Staten Island residence for the new facility in isolated Sea Level, N.C. For several years the SIU aided residents who fought the move. Two "snuggies" stayed on at the deserted home waiting for the Snug Harbor trustees W make" good on a promise that satisfactory ar­ September rangements would be made for men The membership of the SIU and who decided to remain in New York. The men were fighting eviction notices IBU approved the merger of the Inland Boatmen's Union into the SIU Atlantic at that time. and Gulf District after a month-long The SlU-contracted 90,000 dwt tanker ST Rose City (Westchester Ma­ secret mail ballot referendum. The rine) was slated to crew up at the end merger would not only save mon;^y, the Union leadership said, but would create of July. JaauaiY, 1977 , November June A merger between the SIU and IBU was proposed and approved at the New York membership meeting. The resolu­ tion was referred for membership ac­ tion in other ports, where it also was approved. A constitutional committee was elected to work out the mechanism for the merger and to suggest the ne­ cessary constitutional amendments. Seafarer William Lopez, a graduate of the Lndeberg School's GEO Pro­ gram, and four dependents of Seafarers , won' SIU four-year $10,000 college scholarships. Seafarers Michael Derke and Pierangelo PolettI won the first two-year $5,000 scholarships which will enable them to study at any junior college or post-secondary vocational school. In its 1976 presidential election plat­ form the Democratic Party adopted a plank calling for a national maritime policy. Jimmy Carter, the likely Demo­ cratic presidential nominee, pledged his support for a revitalized U.S. mer­ chant marine and a fair share of intei;national cargo for American ships. ~ lU F r-i: m •- a stronger base for protecting the in­ terests of the members. The unemployment rate soared for the third month in a row, after decreas­ ing somewhat last spring. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job­ less rate hit a record high for 1976 of 7.9 percent. The labor movement launched an allout campaign to elect the Democratic presidential ticket of Jimmy Carter and Walter Mondale. The new SlU-manned 770-foot M/V St. Clair (American Steamship Co.) began hauling coal from Duluth, Minn.-Superior, Wise, to the Detroit Edison plant on the St. Clair River, Mich. At the second seminar on alcoholism held at the Lundeberg School, Union delegates, port agents and management representatives learned how to deal with alcoholic brothers and get them into treatment. Ground was broken for a new Union Hall on the banks of the St. Clair River which will serve as SIU headquarters for the entire Great Lakes Area. The hall in Algonac, Mich, will be located at a strategic point for shipping on the Lakes. The National Labor Relations Board voted to uphold an earlier ruling that gave the SIU jurisdiction over three Ro-Ro ships operated by Puerto Rico Marine Management, Inc. The SIU's jurisdicition had been challenged by the National Maritime Union which crewed the ships until PRMMI took them over in 1975. The Steward Department Recertification Curriculum Committee issued their report, outlining the requirements and policies for the program. The first recertification class was slated to be­ gin on Apr. 11, 1977. Despite low water conditions on the Mississippi River and delays at Locks 26,^ SIU Boatmen moved a bumper '76 grain crop down the river oh baTges fbr~ New Orleans. Alcolioliom October The first issue of the merged Inland Boatman and Seafarers Log appeared with increased coverage of the tugs and barges, deep sea and Great Lakes ves­ sels. An effort to gain authorization for the replacement of Locks and Dam 26 failed in the last days of the 94th Con­ gress. The outmoded facility located on the Mississippi River at Alton, 111. had become a bottleneck for river traf­ fic. The SlU-contracted supertanker SS American Heritage (Aeron Marine) was scheduled for her maiden voyage in November. The full report of the tallying com­ mittees for the SIU and IBU gave de­ tails of voting on the merger. •it.*;, • Page iS sa �—I • , i. "i i On,_^he towboat Dixie Rebel, operated by Dixie Carriers, Houston Boatmen, below, get together in galley for photo. They are, from the left: James Faircloth, pilot; Tom Decker, able-seaman and graduate of the Lundeberg School,.and Max Merritt, relief captain. Above shows Deckhand Gerry Scogins tying up barge. Gerry works on the towboat Midas. Photo above, on the deck of the Sea-Land Consumer, a 946 ft. SL-7 containership visiting the port of Houston, SIU Recertified Bosun Fred Pehler, left, and OS Bob Jorgensen rig gang­ way. Photo below shows the Consumer's committee. They are, from thfe left: Paul Cox secre­ tary-reporter; Recertifi^ed Bosun Fred Pehler, ship's chairman; SIU Houston Representative Gene Taylor; J. D. McPhee, deck delegate; S. W. McDonald, steward delegate, and R L Elliot engine delegate. • . , The tug Mars engineer, SIU member C. R. Wright, starts up the boat's engine for a day's work in Houston harbor. SID Boatman Bill Brown, captain of the Western Towing tug, Robert B., guides his boat through Houston harbor. Boatman Jimmy Oliver, captain of the tug Mars, looks out over the port of Houston. DEEP SEA Port of Houston, Third Largest in Nation, Is Home Base for Many inland. Deep Sea Members Vantage Horizon saloon messman Roy Smith serves up some hot soup for shipmate Tony Maken, ableseaman. Page 20 - The port of Houston ttie third largest port in the nation in total tdnnage handled, ranking behind only New York and New Orleans. Hun­ dreds of SIU members, working both on inland vessels and ocean-going ships, play a part in keeping the cargo moving through this important port. Inland traffic in the Houston port consists primarily of petroleum and petroleum products, and industrial chemicals. The chief ocean-going commodities include the above, as well as grain, fertilizer, and iron and steel products. The lists are mislead­ ing, since these and many other car­ goes are often carried on both inland and deep sea vessels before they reach their destination. SKJ members work on Just about every kind of merchant vessel, that operates in the Houston area. In the deep sea field, they man roll-on rolloff ships, container ships, tankers, and freighters. In the inland field, SIU members man boats which push tank or hopper barges. Some SIU Boatmen work for ^ship-docking companies which often dock SlU-contracted vessels, or for harbor fleeting companies which sometimes handle LASH barges des­ tined for SIU ships. The unlicensed work in the engine foom, gaUey, and -on d^k is^ wrformed by both SIU Boatmen and S^farers. SIU Boatmen also fill many , of the licensed jobs on the vessels including captain, pilot and master. Photos on these pages show SIU deep sea and inland members con­ tributing to the many operations of this important, busy Gulf port. — ^ .AIso..on the Columbia, above, smiling 3rd cook Ron Farris, a 1973 graduate of the Harry Lundeberg School, washes up. Photo below, shows another smiling Columbia crewmember, Seafarer Ralph Moore, standing, getting re­ ceipt for a $20 SPAD donation he just contributed to SIU Representative Joe Perez. Moore sails as able-seaman and was elected the Columbia's deck delegate to the ship's committee. On the tanker Columbia, aiso loading grain for Russia, Seafarer Saleh Yahia, messman, sets table for lunch. Page 21 �• • . Get These Ships Off the High Seas If there were only two-ships left on earth plying the world's oceans, and both were Liberian-registered flag-of-convenience vessels, it would be safe to bet that they would even­ tually seek each other out and run each other aground spilling their car­ goes of crude. This may sound a little farfetched, but the recent rash of tragic tanker accidents involving Li­ berian-registered vessels in American waters indicates otherwise. The three most glaring incidents, which have set off a wave of contro­ versy across the nation and have prompted Sen. Warren Magnuson, chairman of the Senate Commerce Committee, to conduct public hear­ ings to probe the mishaps, happened like this: • Dec. 15, 1976 the Liberianregistered tanker 55 Argo Merchant ran aground off Nantucket Island, Mass., broke up a week later and spilled 7.6 million gallons of heavy industrial crude into the sea. It was the worst oil spill ever in American waters. The environmental impact of the resulting 120-mile long, 35-mile wide slick, presently moving away from the mainland, has yet to be determined. • Dec. 17, 1976 the Liberianregistered tanker 55 Sansinetia blew up in Los Angeles Harbor killing eight crewmen and an on-shore watchman and injuring 50 others. • Dec. 27, 1976 the Liberianregistered tanker 55 Olympic Games ran aground in the Delaware River dumping 133,500 gallons of oil into the water 15 miles south of Philadel­ phia, The spill seriously threatens the environmental stability of the shorelines of Pennsylvania, New Jer­ sey and Delaware. We are truly grateful that the very serious environmental and practical navigational problems posed by the increasing use of unsafe, improperly manned flag-of-convenience vessels has finally reached the public eye on a nationwide basis. . On the other hand, it is truly un­ fortunate that it took three major marine tragedies involving flag-ofconvenience vessels within the space of two weeks to open some eyes around the country because these types of ships have been killing crewmembers, causing collisions, running January., 1977 aground and damaging the environ­ ment for many years. In f>act, flag-of-convenience ves­ sels, for the most part owned by American oil companies and regis­ tered in places like Liberia, Panama, Singapore, Cyprus, Honduras and Somalia, account for 37 percent of all ships lost and 40 percent of all tonnage lost. More often than not, when acci­ dents involving these vessels are probed, it is found that they were woefully equipped hulks, or man­ ned by incompetent, poorly-trained crews, or both. For instance, in 1970 the Liberian tanker 55 Arrow ran aground off Nova Scotia, Canada dumping 10,000 tons of oil into the sea. An investigation uncovered that the ves­ sel had been operating with almost none of its navigational equipment serviceable. The ship's radar and echo sounder were out and the gyro compass had a permanent error of 3 degrees West. To top it off, the third officer, who was on watch when the ship grounded, had no license. To anyone familiar-with.the oper­ Official Publication of the Seafarers International Union of North America. Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO President Frank Drozak Joe DiGiorgio Executive Vice President Cal Tanner Secretary-T reasurer Vice President Earl Shepard Lindsey Williams Vice President Paul Drozak Vice President Vice President 389 James Gannon Managing Editor ftay Bourdius Ruth Sheretl Assistant Editor Assistant Editor Frank Cianciotti Dennis Lundy Chief Photographer Associate Photographer Marie Kosciusko George J. Vana Administrative Assistant Production/Art Director ^ Published monthly by Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters i75 Fourth r • Ave., • ~ District, AFL-CIO, 675 Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. Tel, 499-6600. Second class postage paid at Brooklyn, N.Y. Page 22 THE CHARLES W MORGAN lliiL HISTORIC PRESERVATIO.N Paul Hall Editor-in-Chief LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Vol. 39, No. 1 Executive Board Marietta Homayonpour ational pattern of flag-of-conveni­ ence vessels, the 55 Arrow incident shouldn't be shocking because it is a carbon copy of scores of mishaps involving these kinds of ships. It has to stop. But the only way to stop it is to get these ships off the high seas. SIU President Paul Hall has some answers. In testimony before the Magnuson hearings, Hall affirmed that the basic problem lies in the U.S. oil transportation system itself, which allows 96 percent of all oil imported to the U.S. to be brought here on foreign-flag vessels, most of them being flag-of-convenience bot­ toms. He pointed out to the committee that the sole purpose of American companies in registering vessels under a flag-of-convenience "is to avoid something — taxes, decent wages, environmental standards and requirements." He blasted this system as "woefully inadequate to protect the marine en­ vironment and the American peo­ ple." Hall then affirmed that the U.S., to be able to control its own oil trans­ portation system, must take immedi­ ate action to reserve a significant per­ centage of oil imports for U.S.-flag vessels, built in American yards and manned by highly skilled American seamen. He reminded the committee that Congress had passed legislation, the Energy Transportation Security Act, in 1974 to reserve 30 percent of all oil imports for U.S.-flag vessels, but it was pocket-vetoed by Presi­ dent Ford. Hall strongly urged the Magnuson Committee to recommend that Con­ gress enact legislation similar to the ETSA this year. President Hall also urged that con­ struction and operation standards should be carefully developed under the auspices of the Ports and Water­ ways Safety Act of 1972, and strictly applied and enforced on all vessels, both foreign and American-flag, which carry oil to our shores. President Hall's suggestions to the committee are sound advice, which carry wjth them the promise of a cleaner environment and safer sealanes for the world's commerce and the world's seafarers. And we urge Congress to take swift action to trans- , form President Hall's suggestions into programs. Some may disagree with the SIU's answers to a serious problem. But no one can disagree with our concern over the terrible problems flag-ofconvenience vessels create. The time is now to crack down on the unsafe operation of these vessels. To delay any longer would be crimi­ nal. 'Best 10 Months Ever' My husband has written to the Log on several occasions about his sobriety, so for a change I thought 1 would drop a line. I'm just grateful to the Union for starting the Alcoholic Rehabilitation Program. I'm also thankful for my husband going through the Program, but most of all I'm thankful for him stick­ ing to it. I've joined AA with him and never felt better for it. This has been the finest ten months of our twenty years together without taking a drink. This would hot have been possible if it were not for the Program. So I want to wish everyone connected with the Alcoholic Rehab Program a Happy Sober New Year. God Bless Yon All, Mrs. Rose Sullivan Seattle, Wash. Seafarers Log �Seafarers 7976 Tax "information April 15,1977, is the deadline for filing Federal income tax returns. As'is custom­ ary at this time of year, the SW Account­ ing Department has prepared the following detailed tax guide to assist SIU members in filing their returns on income earned in 1976. Highlights for 1976 Please note these important reminders and changes that have been made because of revisions in the tax law. Who Must File The income level at which an income tax return must be filed has been increased. The Standard Deduction Has been increased again. A New General Tax Credit Replaces the $30 personal exemption credit. You may claim the greater of (1) $35 per exemption shown on line 6d, or (2) 2% of line 47 but not more than $180 ($90, if married, filing separately). A New Simplified Tax Table Has been developed for use by individ­ uals with taxable income (line 47) of $20,000 or less. This table replaces the more complex tables based on the number of exemptions used prior to 1976. Earned Income Credit Rules Have Been Liberalized The dependency requirement for your child who is under 19 or a full-time stu­ dent has been eliminated. Also, you may be eligible to claim the credit if you have a disabled child 19 or over whom you can claim as a dependent. Credit for the Elderly A new expanded and simplified credit for the'elderly replaces-the more complex retirement income credit. See Schedules R & RP and related instructions. Child Care Certain payments made for child and dependent care are now claimed as a credit against tax, instead of only as an itemized deduction. Minimum Tax New tax preference items have been added, the $30,000 exemption has been re­ duced, and the tax rate has been increased from 10% to 15%. Disability Income Exclusion (Sick Fay) You may be able to exclude up to $100 a week of your pension income, but only if you are under 65 and totally and per­ manently disabled. Business Use of Home Deductions for business use, including office use, of a home are restricted. Rental of Vacation Home New limitations apply to deductions that may be taken for rental of a vacation home. See Instructions for Schedule E. Limitation on Deductible Losses Losses from certain farming, leasing, motion picture film or video tape, and oil and gas well activities are limited to the total amount you invested plus the amount for which you are personally liable. See Instructions for Schedules C, E, and F. New provisions also limit the amount of losses certain partners may deduct. See Instructions for Schedule E. Foreign Income The amount of earned income from sources outside the United States that may be excluded has been reduced from $20,000 to $15,000. Who Must File And your gross income File a return if you are: is at least: Single (legally separated, di­ vorced, married living apart from spouse with dependent child) and are under 65 $2,450 Single (legally separated, di­ vorced, or married living apart from spouse with dependent child) and are 65 or older .... 3,200 A person who can be claimed as a dependent on your parent's return, and has taxable divi­ dends, interest, or other un­ earned income 750 A qualifying widow(er) with dependent child and are under 65 2,850 A qualifying widow(er) with dependent child and are 65 or older 3,600 Married filing jointly, living together at the end of 1976 (or at date of death of spouse), and both are under 65 3,600 Married filing jointly, living together at the end of 1976 (or at date of death of spouse), and one is 65 or older 4,350 Married filing jointly, living together at the end of 1976 (or at date of death of spouse), and both are 65 or older 5,100 Married filing separate re­ turn or married but not living together at end of 1976 750 A person with income from sources within U.S. posses­ sions 750 Self-employed and your net earnings from self-employment were at least $400. If income tax was withheld or if you are eligible for the earned income credit, ihen even though you are not required to file a return, you should file to get a refund. If you are filing solely because of the earned income credit, see Form 1040A Instruc­ tions to determine whether you can file Short Form 1040A. When To File File as soon as you can after January 1, but not later than April 15, 1977. Late filing may subject you to penalties and in­ terest. Amended Return Use Form 1040X to correct any error in previously filed income tax return. Where To File Use the addressed envelope that came with your return, or use the address for your State. Mail your return to the In­ ternal Revenue Service Center for the place where you live. How To Fay Make check or money order payable to "Internal Revenue Service" for full amount on line 25. Write your Social Security number on your check or money order. If line 25 is less than $1, do not pay. Investment Interest The amount allowable as a deduction for' interest on investment indebtedness has been reduced. Rounding Off To Whole Dollars You may round off cents to the nearest whole dollar on your return and sched­ ules. You can drop amounts under 50 cents—increase amounts from 50 to 99 cents to next dollar. Example, $1.39 be­ comes $1 and $2.69 becomes $3. Prepaid Interest Deductions for interest prepayments must be allocated over the period of the loan. Advantages of A Joint Return Generally it is advantageous for a mar­ ried couple to file a joint return. There are benefits in figuring the tax on a joint re­ January, 1977 turn which often result in a lower tax than would result from separate returns. Changes in Marital Status If you are married at the end of 1976, you are considered married for the entire year. If you are divorced or legally sepa­ rated on or before the end of 1976, you are considered single for the entire year. If your wife or husband died during 1976 you are considered married for the entire year. Generally in such a case, a joint re­ turn may be filed for the year. You may also be entitled to the benefits of a joint return for the two years following the death of your husband or wife. Exemptions Each taxpayer is entitled to a personal exemption of $750 for himself, $750 for his wife, an additional $750 if he is over 65 and another $750 if he is blind. The exemptions for age and blindness apply also to a taxpayer's wife, and can also be claimed by both of them. In cases where a man's , wife lives in a foreign country, he can still claim the $750 exemption for her. In addition a taxpayer can claim $750 for each child, parent, grandparent, brother, brother-in-law, sister, sister-inlaw, and each uncle, aunt, nephew or niece dependent on him, if he provides more than one-half of their support during the calendar year. The dependent must have less than $750 income and live in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Panama or the Canal Zone. A child under 19, or a student over 19 can earn over $750 and still count as a dependent if the taxpayer provides more than one-half of his support. The law also enables a seaman who is contributing more than ten percent of the support of a dependent to claim an exemp­ tion for that individual, provided the other contributors file a declaration that they will not claim the dependent that year. Line 17c—General Tax Credit. Reduce you tax shown on line 16 by the greater of (1) $35 times the number of exemp­ tions shown on line 6d or (2) 2% of your taxable income (line 47) but not more than $180 ($90, if married, filing sepa­ rately). Enter on line 17c the amount from line 17a or line 17b, whichever is greater. Note: If you show 6 or more exemptions on line 6d, the amount on line 17a will be greater. Caution: Married persons filing separate returns may choose the amount on either line 17a or line 17b. But if one uses line 17b (2% of line 47, limited to $90) both must use it. Earned Income Credit Line 23c. Like many others, you may be entitled to a special payment or credit of up to $400 called the earned income credit. It may come as a refund check or be applied against any taxes you owe. Generally, if you reported earned income and line 15c is under $8,000, you may be able to claim the credit. For this purpose, earned income means wages and salaries (after the disability in­ come exclusion, if applicable), tips, other employee compensation, and your net earnings from self-employment (generally amount shown on Schedule SE (Form 1040) line 13). If you are married, you must file a joint return to be eligible for the credit. Certain married persons living apart with a dependent child may also be eligible to claim the credit. Credit For Excess Social Security (FICA) Tax Faid If a total of more than $895.05 of So­ cial Security (FICA) tax was withheld from the wages of either you or your wife because one or both of you worked for more than one employer, you may claim the excess over $895.05 as a credit against your income tax. Line 48—Credit for the Elderly. A new expanded and simplified credit for the eld­ erly has replaced the former more com­ plex retirement income credit. You may be able to claim this credit and reduce your tax by as much as $375 (if single), or $562.50 (if married filing jointly), if you are: (1) Age 65 or older, OR (2) Under age 65 and retired under a public retirement system. To be eligilbe for this credit, you no longer have to meet the income require­ ment of having received over $600 of earned income during each of any 10 years before this year. For more information, see instructions for Schedules R and RP. Line 49—Credit for Child Care Expenses. Certain payments made for child and de­ pendent care may now be claimed as a credit against tax instead of as an itemized deduction. If you maintain a household that in­ cluded a child under age 15 or a dependent or spouse incapable of self-care, you may be allowed a 20% credit for employment related expenses. These expenses must have been paid during the taxable year in order to enable you to work either full or part time. For detailed information, see the in­ structions for Form 2441 on page 17. Line 50—Investment Credit. For condi­ tions under which you can take an invest­ ment credit, obtain Form 3468. Line 51—Foreign Tax Credit. If you paid income tax to a foreign country or U.S. possession, obtain Form 1116 to see if yoq. can claim a credit. Line 52—Credit for Contributions to Can­ didates for Public Office, etc. You may claim a tax credit here or an itemized de­ duction on Schedule A, line 32, but you cannot claim both, for contributions to candidates for public office and political committees and to newsletter funds of candidates and elected public officials. If you elect to claim a credit, the amount of the credit is one-half of the political contributions paid, but not more than $25 ($50 if married and filing a joint return). Do not enter more than tlie amount on line 18 reduced by the amount of credits on lines 48, 50, and 51. Make a side calcula­ tion before you enter the credit here. Credit for Purchase of New Principal Residence. You may be able to claim a credit of 5% of the purchase price of your new principal residence that was con­ structed or being constructed before March 26, 1975, which was acquired and occupied after March 12, 1975, and be­ fore January 1, 1977, and which was ac­ quired under a binding contract entered into before January 1, 1976. The maxi­ mum credit is $2,000. See Form 5405. Include the amount of credit from Form 5405, in your total for line 54. On the dotted line to the left of the line 54 entry space, write "5405 Credit," and show the amount. Dividend Income If a seaman has dividend income from stocks he can exclude the first $100 from his gross income. If a joint return is filed and both husContinued on Page 24 Page 23 I �Continued from Page 23 band and wife have dividend income, each one may exclude $100 of dividends from their gross income. Death Benefit Exclusion If you receive pension payments as a beneficiary of a deceased employee, and fhe employee had received no retirement pension payment, you may be entitled to a death benefit exclusion of up to $5,000. Gambling Gains All net gains from gambling must be reported as income. However, if more was lost than gained during the year, the losses are not deductible, but simply cancel out the gains. Welfare, Pension and Vacation Benefits Benefits received from the SIU Welfare Plan do not have to be reported as income. Payments received from the SIU Pen­ sion Plan are includable as income on the tax return of those pensioners who retire with a normal pension. There is a special retirement income tax credit to be calcu­ lated on Schedule R and RP which is to be attached to the return. Vacation pay received from the Sea­ farers Vacation Plan is taxable income in the same manner as wages. Line 15b—Disability Income Exclusion (Sick Pay).—Before 1976, an employee was able to take a "sick pay" exclusion when the employee was absent from work on account of sickness or injury. The new "disability income exclusion" applies ONLY IF you are under age 65, have not attained mandatory retirement age at the beginning of your taxable year, and were permanently and totally disabled when you retired (or were permanently and , totally disabled on January 1, 1976, if you retired before that date on disability or under circumstances which entitled you to retire on disability). If you qualify, you may be able to exclude up to $100 a week of your pension, or you may elect not to exclude your disability income and treat it as a pension- or annuity. Once made, this election cannot be changed. On a return where one taxpayer is en­ titled to the disability income exclusion, the maximum exclusion is $5,200. On a joint return where both spouts are en­ titled to the disability income exclusion, the maximum exclusion is $10,400. You must reduce the disability income exclusion by the excess of your adjusted gross income before the exclusion (line 15a) over $ 15,000. On a return where only one taxpayer is entitled to the, maximum disability income exclusion, the exclusion would be phased out entirely if the amount on Form 1040, line 15a, is $20,200 or more. On a joint return where both spouses are entitled to the maximum disability in­ come exclusion, the exclusion would be phased out entirely if the amount on Form 1040, line i5a, is $25,400 or more. For information on how to figure your exclusion or to make the election not to claim your exclusion, obtain Form 2440 and Publication 522, Tax Information on Disability Payments. Enter the amount of your disability in­ come exclusion on line 15b and attach Form 2440. Income Averaging A Seafarer who has an unusually large amount of taxable income for 1976 may be able to reduce the total amount of his tax by using the income averaging method. This method permits a part of the unusu­ ally large amount of taxable income to be taxed in lower brackets, resulting in a re­ duction of the over-all amount of tax due. Form 4726, Maximum Tax on Earned Income.—The tax on earned taxable in­ come is limited to a maximum rate of 50 percent. Obtain Form 4726 for more in­ formation if your earned taxable income was over: $38,000 and you are single, $52,000 and you are married filing jointly or are a qualifying widow(er) with dependent child, or $38,000 and you claim unmarried head of household status. Page 24 Form 2555, Exemption of Income Earned Abroad.—If you decided to ex­ clude earned income from sources outside the United States, you must figure your tax on Form 2555. Adjustments To Income Line 38—Moving Expense.—Employees, including new employees, and self-employed persons, including partners, can de­ duct certain moving expenses. The move had to be in connection with your job or business. The expenses you can deduct in­ clude the cost of moving your family, furn­ iture and other household goods, and per­ sonal belongings. You can also deduct meals and lodging while traveling to your new home. Up to a certain amount, you can also deduct for: (1) Travel, meals, and lodg­ ing for househunting trips you made after getting the job and before you moved. (2) Meals and lodging while in temporary quarters in the general area of your new place of work, for up to 30 days after you got the job. (3) Expenses for selling, buy­ ing, or leasing your new or old home. If you find you can deduct moving ex­ penses, fill in Form 3903. Also, include on Form 1040, line 9, all amounts you were paid or repaid for moving expenses. (If you were employed, these amounts should be included on Form 4782 and in total wages, tips and other compensation on the Form W-2 your employer gave you.) Then show your allowable expenses on line 38. Line 39—Employee Business Expenses (and Employer Payments).—Deductible Expenses and Excess Payments.—You can deduct the following expenses that were not paid by your employer. (/) Travel and Transportation.—You can deduct bus, taxi, plane, or train fares or the cost of using your car in your work. If you use your own car for business reasons, you can deduct what it cost you for business use. Instead of figuring your actual expenses such as gas, oil, repairs, license tags, insurance, and depreciation, you can take a fixed mileage rate. This is figured at 15 cents a mile for the first 15,000 miles and 10 cents for each mile over 15,000. Add to this amount your parking fees and tolls. For automobiles that have been or are considered fully depreciated, the stand­ ard mileage rate is 10 cents a mile for all business mileage. You can change methods of figuring your cost from year to year. But you can­ not change to the fixed mileage rate if you claimed depreciation and did not use the straight line method, or if you claimed additional first-year depreciation. (2) Meals and Lodging.—You can de­ duct these if you were temporarily away on business at least overnight from the general area of your main place of work. You cannot deduct the cost of meals on daily trips where you did not need to sleep or rest. (3) Outside Salesperson.—In addition to the above, an outside salesperson can generally deduct other expenses necessary in sales work. For example, selling ex­ penses, stationery, and postage. An out­ side salesperson is one who does all sell­ ing away from employer's place of busi­ ness. If your main duties are service and delivery, such as a milk driver-salesperson, you are not considered an outside sales­ person. If you paid part of an expense and your employer paid part, you can deduct the amount you paid. If your employer paid you more than you spent, report the dif­ ference as income. If you claim a deduction for business expenses, attach Form 2106. Payments to an Individual Retirement Arrangement. Individuals who have made contributions to an individual retirement arrangement enter the allowable deduction shown on Form 5329, Part III. Married persons, both of whom qualify for the deduction, filing a joint return, should at­ tach a Form 5329 for each taxpayer and enter the combined deductions on line 40a. Individuals who have an individual re­ tirement account or annuity, must attach Form 5329 whether-or not a contribution was made in the year. Also, attach Form 5498 to Form 5329, except for individual retirement bonds. Line 41—Forfeited Interest Penalty for Premature Withdrawal.—You can deduct a forfeited interest penalty for premature withdrawal from a time savings account on this line. Enter the amount of forfeiture shown on your Form 1099—INT here. Note: Be sure to include the gross amount of 1976 interest income in line 11. Should You Use the Standard Deduc­ tion or Itemize Your Deductions? You must decide whether to take the standard deduction or to itemize your ac­ tual deductions for charitable contribu­ tions, medical expenses, interest, taxes, etc. Because the standard deduction varies at different income levels, it will generally be helpful to follow these guidelines to help you determine whether to use the standard deduction or itemize. If you are: ^ Married filing jointly or a qualifying widow(er) with dependent child, you should itemize deductions if your in­ come on line 43 of Form 1040 is: • less than $13,125 and your itemized deductions total more than $2,100. • between $13,125 and $17,500 and your itemized deductions total more than 16% of line 43. • over $17,500 and your itemized de­ ductions total more than $2,800. ^ Married filing separately: • Divide the dollar amounts specified for joint returns in half and be sure to use only the total of your own deductions. Caution: If one spouse itemizes de­ ductions to figure tax, both must itemize deductions. If you do not itemize deduc­ tions, choose either the lowincome allowance ($1,050) or percentage standard de­ duction (16% of line 43 but not more than $1,400). But if one uses the percentage standard deduction, both must use it. ^ Single or Unmarried Head of House­ hold, you should itemize deductions if your income on line 43 of Form 1040 is: • less than $10,625 and your itemized deductions total more than $1,700. • between $10,625 and $15,000 and your itemized deductions total more than 16% of line 43. • over $15,000 and your itemized deductions total more than $2,400. ^ Dual-Status Alien, you may have to itemize deductions. See "Dual-Status Tax Year" instructions on page 4. Line 16—Tax.—How to Figure Your Tax if You Itemize Deductions—Fill in Sched­ ule A, check the box on line 44a, and enter your total deductions on line 44. Fill in lines 45, 46, and 47. If line 47 is $20,000 or less, find your tax in Tax Table and enter tax on line 16. If line 47 is more than $20,000, use Tax Rate Schedule X, Y, or Z to figure your tax and enter tax on line 16. How to Figure Your Tax If You Take The Standard Deduction Check the box on line 44b and enter on line 44 the appropriate amount you deter­ mined for your filing status. ^ If you checked the box on line 2 or 5 and line 43 is: • Less than $13,125, enter $2,100. • $13,125 or- more, but less than $17,500, enter 16% of line 43. • $17,500 or more, enter $2,800. ^ If you checked the box on line 1 or 4 and line 43 is: • Less than $10,625, enter $1,700. • $10,625 or more, but less than $15,000, enter 16% of line 43. • $15,000 or more, enter $2,400. ^ If you checked the box on line 3 and line 43 is: • Less than $6,562,50, enter $1,050. • $6,562.50 or more, but less than $8,750, enter 16% of line 43. • $8,750 or more, enter $1,400. Fill in lines 45, 46, and 47. (If you checked the box on line 43 and did not itemize deductions, see Substitute Instruc­ tion below.) If line 47 is $20,000 or less, find your tax in Tax Table and enter tax on line 16. If line 47 is more than $20,000, use Tax Rate Schedule X, Y, or Z to figure your taxand enter tax on line 16. Substitute Instructions ifYou Checked the Box on Line 43 and Did Not Itemize Deductions If you can be claimed as a dependent on your parent's return and line 43 in­ cludes income other than earned income (see "Earned Income" on this page) and if you do not itemize deductions, sub­ stitute the following instructions for line 44b. Check the box on line 44b and enter on line 44 the larger of (1) or (2): (1) 16% of that part of line 43 that is attributable to earned income but not more than $2,400 if single, or $1,400' if married filing sepa­ rately, or (2) $1,700 if single, or $1,050 if mar­ ried filing separately, but ho more than your earned income included in line 43. "Earned income" means wages, salaries, professional fees, etc., for personal serv­ ices rendered. It does not include compen­ sation for your services that was a distri­ bution of earnings and profits other than a reasonable allowance for your work for a corporation. If you were engaged in a business in which both personal services and capital were material income-produc­ ing factors, consider as earned income for personal services rendered, an amount not in excess of 30% of your share of net profits of the business. Itemized Deductions If your itemized deductions are more than 60% of line 15c of Form 1040 the excess may be considered an item of tax preference and you may be subject to the minimum tax. See Form 4625, Computa­ tion of Minimum Tax. Interest Expense Show on Schedule A only interest on nonbusiness items. Show interest paid on business items on the same schedule you use to report your business income. Generally, a cash basis taxpayer, who in 1976 prepaid interest allocable to any period after 1976, can only deduct the amount allocable to 1976. However, if pre­ payment is required by a binding contract or written loan commitment that existed on September 16, 1975 (and at all times thereafter), such prepaid interest is de­ ductible if paid in 1976, if the deduction of such interest would not materially dis­ tort income. See Publication 17, Your Federal Income Tax, Chapter 22. You Can Deduct Interest On.— Mortgage on your home. Your personal note to a bank, credit union, or person, for money you borrowed. Life insurance loan jf the interest is paid in cash. Taxes you paid late. Show only the inter­ est. If the taxes are the. kind you can deduct, enter them under the heading, "Taxes." Bank credit card plan. You can deduct the finance charge as interest if no part is Continued on Page 25 Seafarers Log �•f Continued from Page 24 for service charges, loan fees, credit in­ vestigation fees, etc. / Revolving charge accounts. You may de­ duct the finance charge added to your revolving charge accounts by retail stores if the charges are based on your unpaid balance and computed monthly. Personal property (cars, televisions, etc.), that you buy on the installment plan. Do Not Deduct Interest On.— Life insurance loan if the interest is added to the loan and you report on the cash basis. Money you borrowed to buy or carry taxexempt securities or single-premium life insurance. Contributions You Can Deduct Gifts To.— Organizations operated for religious, charitable, educational, scientific, or liter­ ary purposes, or to prevent cruelty to ani­ mals and children. These include: Churches (including assessments paid), Salvation Army, Red Cross, CARE, Goodwill Industries, United Way, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Boys Club of Amer­ ica, and similar organizations. Fraternal organizations, if the gifts will be used for the above purposes, and cer­ tain cultural and veterans' organizations. Governmental agencies that will use the gifts exclusively for public purposes, in­ cluding civil defense. Nonprofit schools, hospitals, and organiza­ tions whose main purpose is to find a cure for (or to help people who have) arthritis, asthma, birth defects, cancer, cerebral palsy, cystic fibrosis, heart dis­ ease, diabetes, hemophilia, mental ill­ ness and retardation, multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, tuberculosis, etc. You Can Also Deduct.— Amounts you paid for your gasoline and other expenses necessary to carry out your duties as a civil defense volunteer. (Do not deduct any amounts that were repaid to you.) Out-of-pocket expenses such as gas, oil, etc., to do volunteer work for char­ itable organizations. (Do not deduct any amounts that were repaid to you.) In­ stead Of figuring what you spent for gas and oil, you can take 7 cents a mile. In some cases, amounts you spent to take care of a student in your home under a written agreement with a charitable or educational institution. Do Not Deduct Gifts To.— Relatives, friends, or other persons. Social clubs, labor unions, or chambers of commerce. Foreign organizations, organizations opcrated for personal profit or organiza­ tions whose purpose is to get people to vote for new laws or changes in old laws. Taxes In general, you can deduct: personal property taxes, real estate taxes, state or local retail sales taxes, state gasoline taxes and state and local income taxes actually paid within the year. You cannot deduct: Federal excise taxes. Federal Social Secur­ ity taxes, hunting and dog licenses, auto inspection fees, tags, drivers licenses, alco­ holic beverages, cigarette and tobacco taxes, water taxes and taxes paid by you for another person. Medical and Dental Expenses All expenses over three percent of ad­ justed gross income for doctor and dental bills, hospital bills, medical and hospital insurance, nurse care and similar costs can be deducted. Other such costs include such items as eyeglasses, ambulance serv­ ice, transportation to doctors' offices, rental of wheelchairs and similar equip­ ment, hearing aids, artificial limbs and corrective devices. However, if the Seafarer is reimbursed by the Seafarers Welfare Plan for any of these costs, such as family, hospital and surgical expenses, he cannot deduct the whole bill, only that part in excess of the benefits paid by the plan. All expenses over one percent of ad­ justed gross income for drugs and medicine can be deducted. The deductible portion is then combined with other medical and dental expenses which are subject to the normal three percent rule. In figuring your deduction, you can de­ duct an amount equal to one-half of the insurance premiums, premiums paid for medical care for yourself, your wife, and dependents. The maximum amount de­ ductible is $150. The other one-half, plus any excess over the $150 limit is deductible subject to the normal three percent rule. Casualty or Theft Losses If you had property that was stolen or damaged by fire, storm, car accident, ship­ wreck, etc., you may be able to deduct your loss or part of it. In general. Schedule A can be used to report a casualty or theft loss. Personal casualty or theft losses are deductible, but you must first reduce each loss by insurance and other reimburse­ ments paid you. Then you can claim only that part of the net loss that is more than $100. If you and your spouse owned the property jointly but file separate returns, you both must subtract $100 from your part of the loss. Casualty or theft losses of trade, busi­ ness, rental royalty, or other income-pro­ ducing properties are not subject to the $100 limitation. If you had more than one casualty or theft loss omit lines 25 through 28 of Schedule A. On a separate sheet of paper prepare a schedule using the information on lines 25 through 29 for each loss. Add the net losses and enter the amount on Schedule A, line 29. Write in the margin to the right of line 29, "Multiple casualty/ theft losses. See attachment." You may find Form 4684, Casualties and Thefts, helpful in determining the lamount of your loss, particularly if the property is over six months old. If you fill out Form 4684 omit lines 25 through 28 of Schedule A and enter the loss from Form 4684 on line 29. MISCELLANEOUS DEDUCTIONS Alimony Paid You can deduct periodic payments of alimony or separate maintenance made under a court decree. You can also deduct payments made under a written separa­ tion agreement entered into after August 16, 1954, or a decree for support entered into after March 1, 1954. The person who receives these payments must report them as income. Do not deduct lump sum cash or property settlements, voluntary pay­ ments not made under a court order or a written separation "agreement or amounts specified as child support. For more in­ formation, obtain Publication 504, Tax Information for Divorced or Separated Individuals. Union Dues Dues and initiation fees paid to labor organizations and most union assessments can be deducted. Business Use of Home, Including Office Use.—New limitations apply to deductions relating to use of your home for business purposes. Generally, except for interest, taxes, and casualty losses, no deduction will be allowed with respect to a dwelling unit that you used for personal purposes during the taxable year. However, if you used a portion of your dwelling exclu­ sively on a regular basis in connection with your employer's trade or business and for your employer's convenience, you may de­ duct the expenses allocable to that portion. If the use was merely appropriate and helpful no deduction is allowable. Expenses for Education You can generally deduct expenses for: Education that helps you keep up or im­ prove skills you must have in your pres­ ent job, trade or business. Education that your employer said you must have or the law or regulations say you must have, to keep your present salary or job. Do Not Deduct Expenses For.— Education that you need to meet the mini­ mum educational requirements for your job, trade, or business. Education that is part of a course of study that will lead to your getting a new trade or business. Contributions to Candidates for Public Office, etc.. Itemized Deduction.—You may claim an itemized deduction on Sched­ ule A, line 32, or a tax credit on Form 1040, line 52, but you cannot claim both, for contributions to candidates for public office and political committees and to news­ letter funds of candidates and elected pub­ lic officials. If you elect to claim an itemized deduc­ tion on Schedule A. line 32, the amount of the deduction entered may not exceed $100 ($200 if you are married and file a joint return). Just write "political contri­ bution" on this line (you need not identify the person or political party) next to the amount of the contribution. You can also deduct several other types of expenses such as: Gambling losses, but only up to the amount you won and reported on Form 1040, line 36. Cost of safety equipment, small tools, and supplies used in your job. Dues to professional organizations and chambers of commerce. Certain costs of business entertainment, subject to limitations and reporting and substantiation requirements. Fees you paid to employment agencies to get a job. Necessary expenses connected with pro­ ducing or collecting income or for man­ aging or protecting property held for producing income. NOTE: If you work for wages or a salary, include the employee business ex­ penses you did not claim on Form 1040, line 39. Do Not Deduct the Cost Of going to and from work or entertaining friends. Expenses for Child and Dependent Care Services Incurred in 1975 and Paid in 1976.—You can deduct, within certain limitation, expenses for child and depen­ dent care services incurred in 1975 and paid in 1976, ONLY if you itemize your deductions. Make the following computation for each month in which an expense was in­ curred in 1975 and paid in 1976. Total the allowable monthly deductions, and enter in Schedule A, line 32, and identify as "Expenses for Child and Dependent Care Services." 1 Monthly 1975 expenses incurred $ 2 Monthly limitation 400.00 3 Enter lesser of line 1 or line 2 $ 4 Income reduction: Divide excess of your 1975 adjusted gross income (1975 Form 1040, line 15) over $18,000 by 24 and enter result... . 5 Difference, but not less than zero (line 3 less line 4) . . $ 6 Monthly amount deducted in 1975 7 Monthly deduction allowable in 1976 (line 5 less line 6) $ Other Taxes Line 55—Tax from Recomputing Prior Year Investment Credit.—Enter the dif­ ference between the credit taken in a prior year and the credit you refigured due to disposing of the property early. Attach Form 4255. Line 56—Minimum Tax.—More people will be liable for the minimum tax this year because the new law added new tax preference items, increased the minimum tax rate from 10 percent to 15 percent, and reduced the minimum tax exemption from $30,000 ($15,000 if married filing • separately) plus the regular income taxes for the year, to the greater of $10,000 ($5,000 if married filing separately) or one-half of the regular income taxes for the year. The new tax preference items are (1) excess itemized deductions (generally the amount by which your itemized deduc­ tions as adjusted exceed 60 percent of your adjusted gro.ss income) and (2) excess in­ tangible drilling and development costs paid or incurred in connection with cer­ tain oil and gas wells. Other tax preference items are acceler­ ated depreciation on real property and leased personal property; amortization of certified pollution control facilities, rail­ road rolling stock, on-the-job training facilities and child care facilities; stock op­ tions; reserve for losses on bad debts of financial institutions; depletion; and capital gains. . You must attach Form 4625 if you have items of tax preference of more than $10,000 ($5,000 if married filing sepa­ rately), even if there is no minimum tax, OR if you have any minimum tax liability deferred from a prior taxable year until this year. Line 57—Tax on Premature Distributions from Individual Retirement Arrangements. —Enter any tax due as shown on Form 5329, Part V. Line 58—Self-employment Tax.—Enter amount shown on Schedule SE, line 18. Line 59—Social Security Tax on Tip In­ come Not Reported To Employer.—If you received tips (cash or charge) of $20 or more in any month and you did not re­ port them to your employer, you must pay the social security or railroad re­ tirement tax on those unreported tips with your Form 1040. To determine the amount of social security tax on unre­ ported tips for which you are liable, you must file Form 4137 with your Form 1040. Enter on line 59 (Form 1040) the amount of tax shown on line 10 (Form 4137). To determine the amount of railroad retirement tax on unreported tips for which you are liable, contact your near­ est Railroad Retirement Board office. Enter the tax as determined on line 59 and write on the dotted line to the left of the entry space for line 59 "RR tax on tips." Be sure all your cash and charge tips, regardless of the amount, are included as income on Form 1040, line 9. Line 60—Uncollected Employee Social Security Tax on Tips.—If you did not have sufficient wages to cover the social security or railroad retirement taxes due on tips you reported to your employer, the amount of tax due will be shown on your Form W-2. Enter that amount on line 60. Line 61—Excess Contribution Tax on In­ dividual Retirement Arrangements. — Enter any tax due as shown on Form 5329, Part IV. Tax on Undistributed Individual Re­ tirement Accounts and Annuitants.—In the year you reach age 761/2 and any suc­ ceeding year, you may be liable for tax on the undistributed funds in your individual retirement account or annuity if (1) you do NOT receive any distribution during the year or (2) you receive distributions vyhich are NOT approximately equal pay-, ments over certain periods of time. In­ clude the amount of tax from Form 5329, Part VI, in your total for line 62. On the dotted line to the left of the line 62 entry space, write "4974 Tax," and show the amount. What Income To Report Examples of Income You Must Report. Wages including employer supplemental Continued on Page 26 i-'.l Page 2J �Continued from Page 25 unemployment benefits, salaries, bo­ nuses, commissions, fees, and tips. Dividends. Earned income from sources outside U.S. (See Form 2555 and note below.) Earnings (interest) from savings and loan associations, mutual savings banks, credit unions, etc. Interest on tax refunds. Interest on bank deposits, bonds, notes. Interest on U.S. Savings Bonds. Interest on arbitrage bonds issued after Oct. 9, 1969, by State and local govern­ ments. Profits from businesses and professions. Your share of profits from partnerships and small business corporations. Pensions, annuities, endowments, includ­ ing lump-sum distributions. Supplemental annuities under the Railroad Retirement Act (but not regular Rail­ road Retirement Act benefits). Profits from the sale or exchange of real estate, securities, or other property. Sale of personal residence. (See Instruc­ tions for Schedule D.) Recapture of depreciation on disposition of depreciable residential real estate and other property. (See Instructions for Form 4797.) Recapture of intangible drilling and devel­ opment costs of oil and gas properties. (See Instructions for Form 4797.) Rents and royalties. Your share of estate or trust income, in­ cluding accumulation distribution from trusts. Alimony, separate maintenance or support payments received from and deductible by your spouse or a former spouse. Prizes and awards (contests, raffles, etc.). Refunds of State and local taxes (principal amounts) if they were deducted in a prior year and resulted in tax benefits. Fees received for jury duty and precinct election board duty. Fees received as an Executor, Administra­ tor, or Director. Fmbezzled or other illegal income. Note; If you were a bona fide resident of a foreign country for an uninterrupted period of one year or more, or were physi­ cally present in a foreign country for a total of at least 510 days during any pe­ riod of 18 consecutive months, you can exclude up to $15,000 of your earned in­ come from foreign sources by filing Form 2555. However, if you elect not to exclude such earned income, attach a statement to your timely filed return stating that you elect not to have the exclusion apply. Once made the election cannot be changed ex­ cept with consent of the Commissioner. Examples of Income You Do Not Report. Disability retirement payments and other benefits paid by the Veterans Adminis­ tration. Dividends on veterans' insurance. Life insurance sums received at a person's death. Workmen's compensation, insurance, dam­ ages, etc., for injury or sickness. Interest on certain State and municipal bonds. Federal social security benefits. Gifts, money or other property you in­ herited or that was willed to you. Insurance repayments that were more than the cost of your normal living expenses if you lost the use of your home because of fire or other casualty. Repayments of the amount you spent for normal living expenses must be reported as income. Long-Trip Tax Problems A major tax beef by seamen is that normally taxes are not withheld on earn­ ings in the year they earned the money, but in the year the payoff took place. For example, a seaman who signed on for a five month trip in September, 1975, paying off in January, 1976, would have all the five months' earnings appear on his 1976 W-2even though his actual 1976 earnings might be less than those in 1975. There are ways to minimize the impacts of this situation. For example, while on the ship in 1975, the Seafarer undoubtedly took draws and may have sent allotments home. These can be reported as 1975 income. Unfortunately, this raises another com­ plication. The seaman who reports- these earnings in 1975 will not have a W-2 (withholding statement) covering them. He will have to list all allotments, draws and slops on the tax return and explain why he doesn't have a W-2 for them. Fur­ thermore, since no tax will have been withheld on these earnings in 1975, he will have to pay the full tax on them with his return, at 14 percent or upwards, de­ pending on his tax bracket. The earnings will show up on his 1976 W-2. The seaman then, on his 1976 return would have to explain that he had re­ ported some of his earnings in 1975 and paid taxes on them. He would get a tax refund accordingly. In essence, the seaman would pay taxes twice on the same income and get a re­ fund a year later. While this will save the seaman some tax money in the long run, it means he is out-of-pocket on some of his earnings for a full year until he gets refunded. This procedure would also undoubtedly cause Internal Revenue to examine his re­ turns, since the income reported would not coincide with the totals on his W-2 forms. That raises the question, is this pro­ cedure justified? It is justified only if a sea­ man had very little income in one year and very considerable income the next. Otherwise the tax saving is minor and probably not worth the headache. Declaration of Estimated Tax In general, a declaration is not required to be filed if you expect that your 1977 Your 1976 Tax Form— Form 1040 Many Seafarers will need only short Form 1040A or Form 1040 in filing their 1976 returns. Schedules and forms that may be required in addition to Form 1040 include the following, which you may obtain from an Internal Revenue Service office, and at many banks and post offices: Schedule A & B iov itemized deduc­ tions and dividend and interest income'''; Schedule C for income from a per­ sonally owned business; Schedule D for income from the sale or exchange of capital assets; Schedule E for income from pensions, annuities, rents, royalties, partnerships, estates, trusts, etc.; Schedule F for income from farming; Schedule G for income averaging; Schedule R & RP credit for the elderly; Schedule SE for reporting net earnings from self-employment; and Some specialized forms available only at Internal Revenue Service offices are: Form 1040-ES for making estimated tax payments. Form 1310, Statement of Claimant to Refund Due Deceased Taxpayer; Form 2106, Employee Business Ex­ penses; Form 2120, Multiple Support Declara­ tion; Form 2210, Underpayment of Esti­ mated Tax by Individuals; Form 2440, Sick-Pay Exclusion; Form 2441, Credit for Child Care Ex­ penses; Form 3468, Computation of Investment Credit; Form 3903, Moving Expense Adjust­ ment; Form 4136, Computation of Credit for Federal Tax on Gasoline, Special Fuels, and Lubricating Oil; Form 4137, Computation of Social Se­ curity Tax on Unreported Tip Income; Form 4562 for optional use by individ- ."3ge26 uals, etc., claiming depreciation; Form 4683, U.S. Information Return on Foreign Bank, Securities, and Other Fi­ nancial Accounts, and Foreign Trusts; Form 4684 for reporting gains and losses resulting from casualties and thefts; Form 4797, Supplemental Schedule of Gains and Losses; Form 4798 for computing a capital loss carryover; Form 4831 for reporting rental income; Form 4832, Asset Depreciation Range (for determining a reasonable allowance for depreciation of designated classes of assets); Form 4835 for reporting farm rental in­ come and expenses; Form 4868, Application for Automatic Extension of Time to File U.S. Individual Income Tax Return; Form 4972, Special 10-year Averaging Method; and Form 5329, Return for Individual Re­ tirement Savings Arrangement. ^Schedule B must be completed and at­ tached to your return if your income from either dividends or interest exceeds $400.00. IRS will figure your tax if your income on line 15c is $20,000 or less, was only from wages, salary and tips, dividends, in­ terest, pensions and annuities, and you want to take the standard deduction. All you do is: 1. Place your name and address label on your return, or fill in name, address, and social security number. Also fill in occupa­ tion. On a joint return, show names, social security numbers and occupations of both you and your spouse. If you are married, give social security numbers of both you and your spouse even though you file separately. 2. Fill in lines 1 through 7. 3. Check appropriate "Yes" or "No" box(es) on line 8 (Presidential Election Campaign Fund). 4. Fill in lines 9 through 15c, lines 19, 21, 23a, b, and e, if necessary, and check the box on line 44b. Also, attach Schedule B and Form 4683 (foreign accounts and trusts), if applicable. 5. On a joint return, show your and your spouse's income separately in the space below your spouse's signature so IRS can figure your tax in the way that will give you the smallest tax. 6. Sign your return. Both you and your spouse must sign a joint return. 7. File on or before April 15, 1977. We will then figure your tax and send you a refund check if you paid too much or bill you if you did not pay enough. NOTE: If you are eligible to claim the earned income credit, we will figure the credit for you if you write EIC on line 23c. Also write the first name of your child who qualifies you for the credit in the space to the left of the line 23c entry space if not shown on line 4 or line 6b. If you have a credit for the elderly, we will figure that also. Just attach Schedules R & RP after you have checked the applicable box for filing status and age and filled in line 2(a) for Schedule R, or lines 1, 2, and 5 of Schedule RP, whichever schedule is ap­ plicable. Then write CFE on line 19 of Form 1040. Short Form 1040A Who May Use*Short Form 1040A You may use Short Form 1040A if all your income in 1976 was from wages, salaries, tips, other employee compensa­ tion, and not more than $400 in dividends or $400 in interest and you do not itemize your deductions. You may disregard the $400 limitations for dividends and interest if you are not Form 1040 will show (1) a tax refund, OR (2) a tax balance due to be paid to IRS of less than $100. Citizens of the United States or resi­ dents of the United States, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, Guam and American Sa­ moa must make a declaration of estimated tax if their total estimated tax is $100 or more and they: (7) Can reasonably expect to receive more than $500 from sources other than wages subject to withholding; or, (2) Can reasonably except gross in­ come to exceed— (a) $20,000 for a single individual, a head of a household, or a widow or widower entitled to the special tax rates; (b) $20,000 for a married individual entitled to file a joint declaration with spouse, but only if the spouse has not received wages for the tax­ able year; (c) $20,000 for a married individual living apart from spouse as de­ scribed on page 7; (d) $10,000 for a married individual entitled to file a joint declaration with spouse, but only if both spouses received wages for the taxable year; (e) $5,000 for a married individual not entitled to file a joint declaration with spouse. See Form 1040-ES for details. required to file a return but are filing solely to get your earned income credit refunded and you are not required to file Form 4683 as explained below. Who May NOT Use Short Form 1040A File Form 1040 instead of Short Form 1040A if: • You received more than $400 in divi­ dends or $400 in interest (Disregard if you are not required to file but are filing solely to get a refund of your earned income credit) • You had income other than wages, sal­ aries, tips, other employee compensation, dividends or interest • You had pension or annuity income • You received $20 or more in tips in any one month, and you did not fully re­ port these tips to your employer • Your Form W-2 shows uncollected em­ ployee tax (social security tax) on tips • You claim a credit for the elderly an investment credit a foreign tax credit a credit for Federal tax on special fuels — nonhighway gasoline and lubricating oil a credit from a regulated investment company a credit for purchase of a new princi­ pal residence a credit for child care expenses • You choose the benefits of income aver­ aging • Your spouse files a separate return and itemizes deductions. Note: You may ig­ nore this and still file Form 1040A be­ cause you are "not married for tax pur­ poses," if all three of the following statements are true: (1) you did not live with your spouse at any time during 1976, (2) you furnished more than half the cost of keeping up your home for 1976, AND (3) your child or stepchild lived in your home for more than 6 months of 1976, Continued on Page 27 Seafarers log �s > AND you can claim that child as a dependent • You were an uninarried dual-status alien (if you were both a resident alien or U.S. citizen and nonresident alien during 1976) or a dual-status alien mar­ ried to a citizen or resident of the U.S. at the end of 1976 and do not elect to file a joint return. (See Form 1040 Instructions) • You were a nonresident alien (use Form 1040NR) • You were married to a nonresident alien at end of 1976 and you both do not elect to be taxed on your worldwide in­ come (unless you are "not married for tax purposes" as previously described) • You received capital gain dividends, a lump-sum distribution from a qualified plan, or nontaxable distiibutions (return of capital) • You claim a deduction for business ex­ penses as an outside salesperson or for travel for your job • You claim a disability income exclu­ sion (sick pay) • You claim a moving expense deduction because you changed jobs or were trans­ ferred • You claim a deduction for payment to an Individual Retirement Account, or for an Individual Retirement Annuity, or Bond • You claim a deduction for a penalty on a premature withdrawal from a time sav­ ings account • You are a railroad employee represen­ tative and claim credit for excess hospital insurance benefits taxes paid • You must file Form 2210, Underpay­ ment of Estimated Income Tax by Individ­ uals, because you were required to make payments of estimated tax and line 22 is $100 or more and over 20% of line 19. See instructions for Penalty for Not Pay­ ing Enough Tax During the Year on page 8. • You file Form 2555, Exemption of In­ come Earned Abroad • You are required to file Form 4683, U.S. Information Return on Foreign Bank, Securities, and Other Financial Ac­ counts and Foreign Trusts, because: (1) at any time during the taxable year you had any interest in or signature or other authority over a bank account, securities account or other financial account in a foreign country (except in a U.S. military banking facility operated by a U.S. finan­ cial institution), (2) at any time during the taxable year you were a beneficiary of a foreign trust, or (3) you were either a, grantor of. or transferor to, a foreign trust during any taxable year, which foreign trust was in being during the current tax­ able year. If you want IRS to figure your tax: Skip lines 13a through 18a, 19 and 21 through 25. Be sure that lines 18b and 20a, b and c are filled in. If you are eligible . to claim the earned income credit (see page 2), write "EIC" on line 20d and also write the first name of your child, who qualifies you for the credit, in the space to the left of the line 20d entry space, if not shown on line 4 or 6b and we will figure the credit for you. See the instruc­ tions that follow for filling in lines 18b, and 20a, b and c and for completing your return. If you are filing a joint return and both you and your spouse have income, show the income of each separately on page 1 at the bottom left margin below the arrow, so IRS can figure your tax the way that gives you the smaller tax. File on or before April 15. 1977. IRS will then figure your tax and send you a refund check if you have overpaid or bill you if you did not pay enough. from line 17a or line 17b, whichever is greater. If you show 6 or more ex­ emptions on line 6d, the amount on line 17a will be greater. CAUTION: Married person.s filing sep­ arate returns may clioo.se the amount on either line 17a or line 17b. But if otte uses line I7h (2% of line 47, lim­ ited to $90) both must u.se it. Step 16.—Fill in lines 48 through 66 if you have credits, other taxes, or other payments to report. Complete the forms or schedules asked for. Enter the amounts from these lines on the front o.'" Form 1040. Fill in any other amounts needed for lines 18 through 28. _Step 17.—If you owe tax, show amount on line 25. Attach check or money order for full amount when you file. Make it out to Internal Revenue Service and be sure to write your social security .number on it. If line 25 is under $1, you do not have to pay. -Step 18.—If we owe you a refund, show amount on line 26. On line 27 or 28, show whether you want sorne or all of the money refunded or cred­ ited to 1977 estimated tax. If line 26 is under $1, we will send you a refund only on written request. _Step 19.—Recheck Your Return. Go over all items and make sure they are right. Also check your arithmetic. _Step 20.—Sign and Date Your Return and Make Sure the Preparer (If any) Also Signs. It is not considered a return unless you sign it. Both you and your spouse must sign a joint return. If the person who. prepares your re- turn for pay is not an employee of a firm, corporation or another individual, then that person must sign the return as preparer and enter his or her social security number and address. If the person who prepares your re­ turn for pay is an employee of a firm, corporation or another individual, then that person must sign the return and also enter the employer's name, identi­ fication number, and addre.ss. NOTE: The law recjuires such tax re­ turn preparers to include their identify­ ing number and to furnish you a copy of the return. If prepared by your regular, full-time employee, such as a clerk, secretary, or bookkeeper, your employee does not have to sign. _Step 21.—Attachments. Attach Forms W-2, or W-2P (copy B) to front of Form 1040. If you took an adjustment for disability income exclusion on line 15b be sure to attach Form 2440. At­ tach schedules in alphabetical order and forms other than W-2 or W-2P in nu­ merical order to the back of Form 1040. If you owe tax, be sure to attach your payment to the front of Form 1040. Guide for Preparing a Refurn—Form 1040 You may find it helpful in completing your Form 1040 to follow these steps and check them off as you go. 3tep 1.—Gather up your income rec­ ords including all Forms W-2, W-2P, and 1099. If your employer does not give you a Form W-2 by January 31, or if the one you have is not correct, contact your employer as soon as pos­ sible. Only your employer can issue your W-2 or correct it. If unable to secure Form W-2 from your employer by February 15, contact an Internal Revenue Service office. _Step 2.—If you are going to claim any credits or itemize your deductions, col­ lect all necessary information and ex­ pense records, such as medical and dental bills, real estate taxes. State in­ come tax, home mortgage interest, and charitable contributions. Check the credits and types of expenses you can deduct. Put these records aside until later. JStep 3.'—Get any forms or schedules you need but did not receive by mail. _Step 4.—Name and Address. Use the mailing label on the forms sent you. Correct your name and address if nec­ essary. Also show your apartment num­ ber if you have one. If you did not receive forms with a label, print or type your name and address. _Step 5.—Social Security Number. If your social security number is wrong on the label or if you did not receive a label, show your correct number on your return. If you are married, give numbers of both you and your spouse whether you file jointly or separately. If you do not have a social security number, get an application Form SS-5 from a Social Security Administration office, post office, or from IRS. File it with the local office of the Social Se­ curity Administration. Do this early enough to make sure you receive a number before April 15. If you do not receive a number by April 15, file your return without it and write "Applied for" in the space for social security number. Be sure to show occupations in spaces in upper right corner just below social security blocks. Step 6.—Filing Status. Check only one box (lines 1 through 5). Your tax rate and your standard deduction depend on the box you check. So before you decide, see instructions for Filing Status on page 7. _ _Step 7.—Exemptions. Fill in lines 6a, b, c, d, e, and f. See instructions for Exemptions on page 7. Step 8.—Check appropriate "Yes" or "No" box(es) on line 8 (Presidential Election Campaign Fund). If you check the "Yes" box(es), it will not increase your tax or reduce your refund. Step 9.—Fill in the schedules and forms mentioned for lines 10, 11, 15b, 29 through 33, and 38 through 40a if you need to. Enter the totals from your schedules on the correct lines on Form 1040. If you file Schedule B, be sure to answer the questions in Part III and attach Form 4683, if it is required. If you need more space qn forms or schedules, attach separate sheets and use the same arrangement as the printed forms, but show your totals on the printed forms. Be sure to put your name and social security number on these separate sheets. Fill in lines 9, 12 through 15a, 15c, 34 through 37, and 40b through 42. Step 10.—Now fill in line 43. If you have unearned income and can be claimed as a dependent on your par­ ent's return, be sure to check the box. .Step II.—Decide whether to use the standard deduction or itemize your de­ ductions. The instructions "Should You Use the Standard Deduction or Itemize Your Deductions?" will help you de­ cide. Step 12.—If you decided to itemize deductions, fill in Schedule A, enter your total deductions on line 44 of Form 1040, and be sure to check the box on line 44a. Skip step 13. Sept 13.—If you decided to take the standard deduction, use the larger of (a) or (b). (a) Percentage Standard Deduction. —You are permitted a deduction of 16% of line 43, subject to a maximum amount. (b) Low-Income Allowance.—You are permitted a deduction of a flat amount to insure that you will not be subject to Federal income tax if your income is below certain levels. Instructions will help you compute your standard deduction. Enter your standard deduction on line 44 and be sure to check the box on line 44b. _Step 14.—Fill in lines 45, 46, and 47. If line 47 is .$20,000 or less find your tax in the Tax Table, show the tax on line 16, and check the Tax Table box. If line 47 is more than $20,000, use Tax Rate Schedule X, Y, or Z to figure your tax. Show the tax on line 16 and check the Tax Rate Schedule X, Y, or Z box. * jStep 15.—Figure your general tax credit. Enter on line 17c the amount NOTE : If you tnove after filing your re­ turn and you are expecting a refund, you should notify both the post office serving your old addre.ss and the service center where you filed your return, of your ad­ dress change. This will help in forwarding your check to your new address as promptly as possible. Be sure to include your social security number in any cor­ respondence with the IRS. DEEP SEA GREAT LAKES ¥ ¥ Change of Address Editor, SEAFARERS I.OG Or New Subscriber 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. 11232 I would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG—please put my name on your mailing list. {Print information'^ NAME ADDRESS STATE CITY ZIP. SIU members please give: v. Bk # Soc. Sec. # /. TO AVOID DUPLICATION: If you are an old subscriber and have a change of address, please give your former address below or send mailing label from last issue received. ADDRESS CITY .... STATE ZIP. | Page 27 January, 1977 m �r BE Ragnar E. Gundersen, 72, joined the Union in the port of Philadelphia in 1961 sailing as a deckhand, der­ rick captain and hoisting engineer for the Independent Lighterage Co. from 1961 to 1971, Merritt, Chap­ man and Scott Corp. from 1956 to 1961 and for the Philadelphia Der­ rick and Salvage Co. from 1927 to 1956. Brother Gundersen was born in Norway and is a naturalized U.S. citizen. He is a resident of Philadel• phia. A- % Charles E. Higgs, 67, joined the Union in the port of Tampa in 1966 sailing as a chief engineer for Dixie Carriers from 1955 to 1976, Debardleben Marine Corp. from 1951 to 1955 and for R. C. Hoffman Co. from 1937 to 1951. Brother Higgs was born in Swainsboro, Ga. and is a resident of Ocean Springs, Miss. John Nicholson, Jr., 62, joined the Union in the port of Baltimore in 1957 sailing as a chief engineer for the Curtis Bay Towing Co. from 1939 to 1976. Brother Nicholson was born in England and is a na­ turalized U.S. citizen. He is a resi­ dent of Stevensville, Md. Woodrow W. Wilcox, 64, joined the Union in the port of Sault Ste. Marie, Mich, in 1961 sailing as a tanker deckhand for Dunbar and Sullivan from 1961 to 1976 in Soo, Mich. Brother Wilcox sailed 34 years. He was born in Prosrott, Mich, and is a resident of Brimley, Mich. Lawrence M. Lamyotte, 65, joined the Union in the port of Frankfort, Mich, in 1960 sailing as a firemanwatertender for the Ann Arbor (Mich.) Car Ferries Co. from 1960 to 1965. Brother Lamyotte sailed 45 years. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. Born in St. Ignace, Mich., he is a resident of Elberta, Mich. A, Page 28 lllPfNSlONfRS Recertified Bosun Nicholas "Nick the Greek" Bechlivanis, 58, joined the Union in 1947 in the port of New York. Brother Bechlivanis sailed 36 years and graduated from the Sep­ tember 1974 Bosuns Recertification Program. He is also a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. Sea­ farer Bechlivanis was born in Island Pallea Psara, Chios, Greece and is a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y. Recertified Bosun Daniel M. "the Senator" Ticer, 58, joined the Union in 1945 in the port of New York. Brother Ticer sailed 34 years. He graduated from the Bosuns Recerti­ fication Program in September 1974. Born in Oklahoma, he is a resident of Manteca, Calif. Joseph Luburich, 65, joined the Union in the port of New . York in 1955 sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Luburich sailed 33 years and was on the picketline in the 1962 Robin Line strike. He was born in Yugoslavia and is a natural­ ized U.S. citizen. Seafarer Luburich is a resident of Santa Cruz, Calif. Harvey M. Lee, 65, joined the Union in the port of New Orleans in 1954 sailing as a chief steward. Brother Lee sailed 29 years and at­ tended an SIU Educational Confer­ ence. He was born in Alabama and is a resident of Mobile. Recertified Bosun Sebastian C. "Jim" Foti, 59, joined the Union in 1941 in the port of Boston. Brother Foti also sailed as a chief baker and rode the Bull Line. He was a July 1974 graduate of the Recertified Bo­ suns Program when he earned his GED Program diploma. Born in Bos­ ton, he is a resident of Wilmington, Calif. Charles J. Dougherty, Jr., 54, joined the Union in 1942 in the port of New York sailing as a chief elec­ trician. Brother Dougherty sailed 31 years. He was on the picket line in the 1961 N.Y. Harbor strike and the 1965 District Council 37 beef. Sea­ farer Dougherty upgraded at Piney Point in 1968 and in 1970 attended Crews Conference No. 8 there. He is also a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War 11. A native of Phila­ delphia, he is a resident of New York City. Manuel D. Aguas, 62, joined the Union in the port of New York in 1952 sailing as a chief electrician. Brother Aguas sailed 42 years, rode the Isthmian Line, was on the picketITne in the 1961 N.Y. Harbor strike, attended the SIU-MEBA School of Engineering in Brooklyn, N.Y. and then worked on the Sea-Land Shoregang in 1966. He is a wounded vet­ eran of the U.S. Army in World War II and is a machinist. Born in Portu­ gal, he is a U.S. naturalized citizen and is a resident of Albertson, L.I., N.Y. Jesse C. Hampton, 65, joined the Union in the port of Jacksonville in 1961 sailing as a cook. Brother Hampton sailed 16 years and is a veteran of the U.S. Army during World War 11. Born in Newport, Tenn., he is a resident of Jackson­ ville. Frank P. De La Rosa, 67, joined the SIU in the port of Seattle in 1957 sailing as an AB. Brother De La Rosa sailed 33 years. He was born in the Philippine Islands and is a resident of Seattle. Ernest T. Leckrone, 69, joined the Union in the port of Elberta, Mich, in 1955 sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Leckrone sailed 22 years. He was born in Brethren, Mich, and is a resident of Copemish, Mich. Eugene J. Ackcrman, 67, joined the Union in the port of Seattle in ; 1957 sailing as a chief cook. Brother Ackerman sailed for 34 years. He was born in Chicago, 111. and is a ' resident of Seattle, Joseph C. Gilchrist, 67, joined the Union in the port of Mobile in 1956 sailing as an oiler for the Radcliffe Materials Co. Brother Gilchrist was born in Allen-Whatley, Ala. and is a resident of Grove Hill, Ala. Marvin J. Blanton, 62, joined the Union in 1944 in the port of Jack­ sonville sailing as a bosun. Brother Blanton sailed 30 years. He was born in Alabama and is a resident of Willis, Tex. Henry E. Caswell, 66, joined the SlU in the port of Detroit in 1960 sailing on the Great Lakes as a fireman-watertender. Brother Caswell sailed 20 years. He also sailed for the U.S. Navy Seabees in World War II. He was born in St. Augustine, Fla. and is a resident of Alpena, Mich. Pablo LaTorre, 59, joined the Union in 1943 in the port of New York sailing as a chief cook. Brother LaTorre sailed 36 years, part of that time on the Bull Line. He was om the picket line in the 1961 N.Y. Harbor strike, the 1965 District Council 37 strike and in a 1971 beef. Seafarer LaTorre is also an amateur fisherman. Born in Puerto Rico, he is a resident of Staten Island, N.Y. Andrew A. Treschak, 70, joined the SlU in the port of Cleveland in 1960 sailing on the Great Lakes as a coal passer as well as in the steward department for the Kinsman Marine Transport Co. for 36 years. Brother Treschak was born in Pennsylvania i and is a resident of Parma, Ohio. Walter D. Makin, 56, joined the Union in 1944 in the port of New York sailing as a cook for 32 years. Brother Makin upgraded at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seaman­ ship in Piney Point, Md. He was born in Alabama and is a resident of Robertsdale, Ala. Delaware P. Eldemire, 57, joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. Brother Eldemire sailed 34 years and hit the bricks in the 1946 maritime strike and Wall St. beef. He was born in Cayman Brae, B.W.l. and is a resi­ dent of Tampa. Gilbert T. Beloy, 67, joined the SIU in the port of Seattle in 1967 sailing as a third cook. Brother Beloy sailed 26 years, is a U.S. Army vet­ eran of World War II and is also an automobile mechanic. Born in the Philippines, he is a resident of Seattle. James Robinson, 54, joined the Union in 1946 in the port of Jack­ sonville sailing as a bosun. Brother Robinson sailed 34 years, rode the Bull Line and walked the picketline in the 1961 N.Y. Harbor strike. He was born in Alabama and is a resi­ dent of Red Bay, Ala. John S. Sweeney, 67, joined the SIU in the port of Wilmington in 1956 sailing as a bosun. Brother Sweeney sailed 46 years, graduated from the HLSS Quartermaster Recertification Course in 1972 and is a veteran of the pre-World War II U.S. Navy. He was born in South Dakota and is a resident of Newark. N.J. V Seafarers Log -tr '<1 �t Money Due From Ogden Marine, Inc. Ogden Marine, Inc. has informed us that the following SW members have unclaimed wages due them for retroac­ tive contract increases. If your name appears, the company asks that you send a request to its office stating name, Social Security number and current mailing address. The ad­ dress of the company is: Ogden Marine, Inc., 280 Park Ave., New York, N.Y. 10017. Name Raymond A. Clemente Terry Flemmings Alex A. Jaradie Edwin D. Johnson Steven C. Burch Dennis R. Oblander Jack Rosenberg Arthur Shedrick Jr. John F. Short Francis E. Smith Alfred Torres Fred G. Anderson Robert J. Aumiller William C. Baker James Buggs Isaias Cambronero Jean Cropeau Martin T. Dale Gordon E. Dalman Jonathan Dierenfeld Albert W. Dykes David J. Finneras Jr. Paul Giron Gerard M. Halligan Thomas Hankins Carl Harcrow Jr. Charles L. Lester Wilson McAvoy Edward J. McMaster Ray C. Miller Raymond J. Montalbo Jr. Salen N. Muthana John Neff Rafael M. Pereira Claudie E. Pickle Tommie R. Sanford Percival L. Shauger Richard J. Sherman Nicholas R. Tatar Alex R. Vasquez Victor Vasquez Thomas J. Walker Carthel Williams Thomas J. King Musaid M. Abdulla Alcus J. Brown William P. Connerty Bart H. Dawson Michael E. Gay Robert E. Graham Vincente Guzman Alfred R. Haskins Douglas A. Heller Richard H. Huford Harold V. King Michael L. Mefferd Bobby L. Messerall William R. Proctor Ernesto Ramirez Carlos R. Soto Ruben Velez Gerald M. Westphal Patrick J. Dorrian Stanley L. George Jimmie L. Morris Julian Sawyer Robert G. Swander Thomas C. Taylor James A. Waller Raymond Baker David H. Berger Carlos CoeUo James Gardiner Eugene T. Grantham Dewitt Haynes Jr. Victor E. Isaulo Lionel Jackson George F. Kimbrell Willie J. Kitchen Alejandro Martinez Sam Morris James E. Nooman Stanley L. Palprey Paul B. Powers Ernest Ross January, 1977 Ship Albany Albany Albany Albany Albany Albany Albany Albany Albany Albany Albany Connecticut •• Connecticut Connecticut Connecticut Connecticut Connecticut Connecticut Connecticut Connecticut Connecticut Connecticut Connecticut Connecticut Connecticut Connecticut Connecticut Connecticut Connecticut Connecticut Connecticut Connecticut Connecticut Connecticut Connecticut Connecticut Connecticut Connecticut Connecticut Connecticut Connecticut Connecticut Connecticut James James James James James James James James James James James James James James James James James James James Merrimac Merrimac Merrimac Merrimac Merrimac Merrimac Merrin^ Missouri Missouri , Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Harmando Salazar Richard Smallwood HulunWare Ernest Waters Eddie Jackson Robert J. Bird Wayne Carpenter John Chestnut Joe Clark Philip Cogley Clifford Feurtado Clyde Fields J. Fletcher Eugene Foreman Jr. David Gower Haywood Green Paul Holloway Joseph Justus Martin Kelly Torry Kid Jr. Walter Kokins William Lewis I.ouis McBride Teddy McDuffie Patrick O'Nneal Curtis Primeaux Tony Rabago La France Smith Daniel Stewart Jimmie Szabary Charles Thorpe William Weekley Sidney Wilson Wayne Carpenter Doyle Ellette Bobby E. Fletcher R. Garriss Giles Glendenning Jon C. Humason E. Lasoya Eugene McKenna Charles Minix Leon Norc:^k D. Papadopoulos Rafael J. Scarpa Marshall Wilson James R. Abrams Ray D. Absher Robert J. Aumille Ray A. Blairl •' / Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Challanger Challanger Challanger Challanger Challanger Challanger Challanger Challanger Challanger Challanger Challanger Challanger Challanger Challanger Challanger Challanger Challanger Challanger Challanger Challanger Challanger Challanger Challanger Challanger Challanger Challanger Challanger Challanger Challanger Potomac Potomac Potomac Potomac Potomac Potomac Potomac Potomac Potomac Potomac Potomac Potomac Potomac Mohawk Mohawk Mohawk Mohawk Paul E. Coursey Maurice Culpe Frank Cutrone Winston Gardner Louis A. Gracia Jeroirie R. Haymaker Ed. D. Henry Konstantinous Koutouros Samuel Miller Augustine W. Morales Robert H. Mullen Guy D. Regan Steven C. Vinson Barry E. Broadus Wilson H. Deal Harry E. Fisher Jr. Benjamin E. Fowler Clyde Greeson Raul L. Guerra David C. Hume Bernard C. Jordon Kenneth L. Knoles Kenneth J. Lewis James V. McClantoe Joe F. Martin Edward L. Negron Robert Sanchez Wilbur H. Schug Samuel A. Solomon Jr. Rainey G. Tate Robert S. Wolfe Earl H. Cotton Stephen M. Green Francis V. Guidry Weseley R. Herrin Joe L. Johnson Nolan R. Ledet Vincent E. Monte Ervin H. Salyers Jr. David E. Wilson John J. Wynne Charles Barnett Henry Cracknell Ferdinand DeLeon James Dixon Charles Marshall Paul Papp Anton Ratkovich David Rich Harold Steen Seafarers Welfare, Pension and Vacation Plans Cash Benefits Paid Number Nov. 25Dec. 22,1976 SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN ELIGIBLES Death . In Hospital Daily @ $1.00 In Hospital Daily @ $3.00 Hospital & Hospital Extras Surgical Sickness & Accident @ $8.00 Special Equipment Optical Supplemental Medicare Premiums ........ ' • .• : •' Mohawk Mohawk Mohawk Mohawk Mohawk Mohawk Mohawk Mohawk Mohawk Mohawk Mohawk Mohawk Mohawk Platte Platte Platte Platte Platte . Platte Platte Platte Platte Platte Platte Platte Platte Platte Platte Platte Platte Platte Sacramento Sacramento Sacramento Sacramento Sacramento Sacramento Sacramento Sacramento Sacramento Sacramento Wabash Wabash Wabash Wabash Wabash Wabash Wabash Wabash Wabash Tayloe Swan William Tries Arthur J. Lennon Leon L. Abbott Emmett L. Avery Jose G. Bagat John J. Duffy Willie J. Kitchen John Kucharski Terence A. McNee Davis Quinones Pete Vasquez James H. Brewer Joseph L. Diosco Frank G. Mamerto Donald O'Neal Luke E. Guadamud Joseph P. Arpino Nathaniel Ayler Richard O. Bradford Joseph T. Brunson Maximo Bugawan Douglas K. Campbell Felix Cardova John V. Connors Kim Crabb Richard Daiskcy M. Dawson Oliver Dotson William M. Drew Edward Fahle James Flippo Orlando Frezza Hugo Fuentes Robert Graham Angel S. Hernandez Donald J. Hewson Howard R. Hill William McKeon Daniel O'Neil Ole E. Poulson Edward Rokicki Dennis Ruscki Jeffrey W. Savage Peter K. Shaughnessy John Shaw Gary L. Spell Duane Taylor Arthur Trotter Albert Wamback Harold Weaver Van Whitney Leroy Williams Leonard Wright DEPENDENTS OF ELIGIBLES . Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits Ii^ Hospital .............. : Surgical ......................... • JHaternity Blood Transfusions ............... . . ... ^Jptical .............................. MONTH TO DATE Amount YEAR TO DATE MONTH TO DATE 13 233 116 17 2 5,257 1 86 2 140 5,561 2,619 163 28 63,888 16 1,323 329 $ 51,500.00 233.00 348.00 3,257.05 342.00 42,056.00 126.50 2,682.99 254.40 $448,198.99 5,561.00 7,857.00 26,452.76 3,495.80 511,104.00 4,725.01 39,777.03 16,818.70 453 75 148 : 6 4,889 919 1,386 193 22 1,254 130,866.87 3,449.43 23,673.18 1,945.00 700.50 2,592.00 1,428,987.63 ' 38,081.75 223,415.06 69,645.00 2,048.00 36,571.81 161 2,077 1,188 138 698 5 40 8 24,930 63,000.00 28,717.25 3,205.50 2,897.00 1,240.91 26.00 425.15 29,910.90 609,738.45 358,915.95 51,212.53 26,832.00 19,893.60 782.79 6,876.47 2,266.00 182,973.30 107 5,025.87 42,240173 112,082 30,525 17,829 160,436 398,475.50 1,332,216.27 914,335.97 $2,645,027,74 4,164,471.36 7,724,758.23 8,471,072.27 $20,360,301.86 YEAR TO DATE S 87 Wabash Wabash Willamette Willamette Willamette Willamette Willamette Willamette Willamette Willamette Willamette Willamette Rio Grande Rio Grande Rio Grande Rio Grande Rio Grande Yukon Yukon Yukon Yukon Yukon Yukon Yukon Yukon Yukon Yukon Yukon Yukon Yukon Yukon Yukon Yukon Yukon Yukon Yukon Yukon Yukon Yukon Yukon Yukon Yukon Yukon Yukon Yukon Yukon Yukon Yukon Yukon Yukon Yukon Yukon Yukon Yukon • / -'wA PENSIONERS & DEPENDENTS • 'i' • • K,. • " -.n -•V•t'i'- '--' T.'ei. Hospifial & Hospital Extru .......... V...' Doctors' Visits & Other Medical Expenses .. Surgical . .••.......................... ^Jptical Blood Transfusions .......... Special Equipment ,................... l^ental .............................. Supplemental Medicare Premiums ........ .. v" ic. -v'' 223 90 15 41 1 4 • 4,095 10 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM TOTALS Total Seafarers ^VcIfare Plan ............ ; 10^996 5,226 Total Seafarers Pension Plan .. . . .. .. . . . . 1,985 Total Seafarers Vacation Plan ........... 18,207 Total Seafarers Welfare, Pension & Vacation . •' • r'.-y, "•'rW- • ''-'rli • -i'': Page 29 / f •III Vl m 1 �tttOmawim ^ -y ^ y PRESIDENT Paul Hall SECRETARY-TREASURER Joe DiGiorgio EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Frank Drozak VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard Lindsey Williams Cal Tanner Paul Drozak HEADQUARTERS ALPENA, Mich 675 4 Ave., Bklyo. 11232 (212) HV 9-6600 • 800 N. 2 Ave. 49707 (517) EL 4-3616 BALTIMORE, Md. 1216 E. Baltimore St. 21202 (301) EA 7-4900 BOSTON, Mass 215 Essex St. 02111 (617) 482-4716 BUFFALO, N.Y 290 Franklin St. 14202 (716) TI. 3-9259 CHICAGO, III.. .9383 S. Ewing Ave. 60617 (312) SA 1-0733 CLEVELAND, Ohio 1290 Old River Rd. 44113 (216) MA 1-5450 DETROIT, Mich. 10225 W. Jefferson Ave. 48218 (313) VI3-4741 DULUTH, Minn 2014 W. 3 St. 55806 (218) RA 2-4110 FRANKFORT, Mich.. P.O. Box D 415 Main St. 49635 (616) 352-4441 HOUSTON, Tex 5804 Canal St. 77011 (713) WA 8-3207 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. 3315 Liberty St. 32206 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY, NJ. 99 Montgomery St. 07302 (201) HE 5-9424 MOBILE, Ala. ...IS. Lawrence St 36602 (205) HE 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS, La. 630 Jackson Ave. 70130 (504) 529-7546 NORFOLK, Va.. . ; 115 3 St. 23510 (804)622-1892 PADUCAH, Ky. .225 S. 7 St. 42001 (502)443-2493 PHILADELPHIA, Pa.. .2604 S. 4 St. 19148 (215) DE 6-3818 PINEY POINT, Md. St. Mary's County 20674 (301) 994-0010 PORT ARTHUR, Tex 534 9 Ave. 77640 (713) 983-1679 SAN FRANCISCO, CaUf. 1311 Mission St. 94103 (415) 626-6793 SANTURCE, P. R. 1313 Fernandez Junco.s, Stop 20 00909 (809) 724-2848 SEATTLE, Wash.. ..... .2505 1 Ave. 98121 (206) MA 3-4334 ST. LOUIS, Mo.. .4581 Gravols Ave. 63116 (314)752-6500 TAMPA, Fla. . 2610 W. Kennedy Blvd. 33609 (813)870-1601 TOLEDO, Ohio 935 Summit St. 43604 (419)248-3691 Wn.MINGTON, Calif. 510 N. Broad St. 90744 (213) 549-4000 YOKOHAMA, Japan P.O. Box 429 Yokohama Port P.O. 5-6 Nihon Ohdori Naka-Ku 231-91 201-7935 •••••• •••••• ••••% %•••• ••••••.••%% VvVSV. Shipping at SIU A & G deep sea ports picked up slightly last month as 1,442 Seafarers shipped out, an increase of about 25 jobs over the previous month. Shipping has been stable at most ports for the past year, and the outlook for shipping in 1977 is fair to good at all ports. Page 30 Dispatchers Report for Deep Sea *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C DEC. 1-31, 1976 Port Boston 0 9 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 1 20 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 0 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 .0 1 0 15 0 1 25 **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C 8 143 16 53 23 13 55 139 51 59 28 58 18 107 0 3 774 3 18 5 7 5 2 4 16 0 1 3 2 2 7 0 0 75 0 8 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 3 0 0 14 2 152 14 41 25 13 43 117 42 55 25 38 16 88 0 2 673 2 30 7 10 6 2 11 15 4 14 4 12 2 10 0 0 129 0 5 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 5 0 0, 14 2 60 10 20 24 7 31 73 20 28 9 16 8 44 0 2 354 1 6 1 4 3 0 2 3 0 2 1 5 1 1 0 0 30 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 1 53 13 30 12 5 25 61 19 34 8 18 16 29 0 1 325 3 121 26 40 26 11 35 75 23 30 13 23 13 49 0 2 490 4 57 0 16 1 1 0 0 2 3 3 1 2 14 0 0 104 120 542 924 451 67 2,126 *"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month, **"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. 724 134 •2 14 2 4 5 3 4 11 1 1 4 2 3 9 0 0 65 6 78 8 27 17 11 23 69 43 40 17 42 16 95 0 3 495 New York .-. .. Philadelphia . Baltimore ... Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans . Jacksonville . . San Francisco Wilmington . . Seattle .;.... Puerto Rico . . Houston .... Piney Point . . Yokohama . . . Totals ..!... 4 36 7 9 5 5 2 29 3 7 5 8 5 24 4 0 153 ENGINE DEPARTMENT Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa . . .' Mobile .' New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals 6 75 4 15 5 4 8 62 38 37 13 34 16 81 0 2 400 2 14 5 6 4 4 4 9 3 8 4 12 5 8 0 0 88 1 89 7 ' ". . 15 10 27 66 30 40 14 38 10 65 0 2 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 2 12- Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore . Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals . . . . Port Boston .... New York . . . Philadelphia Baltimore . . Norfolk ..... Tampa ..... Mobile . . . . . New Orleans Jacksonville . San Francisco Wilmihgtori . Seattle . ^ . . . Puerto Rico . Houston . Piney Point . Yokohama .. Totals Totals All Departments 9 38 6 5 2 5 2 21 8 11 6 11 5 15 5 1 150 2 61 5 23 3 1 18 47 16 40 13 24 9 40 0 2 304 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 . 0 11 0 0 16 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 4 0 1 1 0 1 3 0 1 1 5 1 1 4 . 0 23 3 45 6 13 12 6 13 38 17 15 7 12 8 30 0 0 225 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 2 41 6 16 1 3 5 38 16 23 4 17 13 35 0 0 220 1 34 7 5 , 1 2 2 24 7 14 5 10 10 10 16 0 148 3 0 0 1 • 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 6 0 13 0 0 26 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 1 32 6 21 7 3 11 46 22 22 8 18 13 32 0 0 242 1,406 8 78 16 23 12 12 13 45 21 29 9 30 12 36 21 1 366 - 5 30 0 9 1 0 0 0 1 4 2 12 : 0 ^ 22 0 0 86 -3-. Seafarers Log �Pensioner Juan Pola, Jr., 68, died on July 18. Bro­ ther Pola joined the Union in 1944 in Puerto Rico sailing as a chief steward. He was on the picket line in the 1961 N.Y. Harbor strike. Born in Puerto Rico, he was a resident of the Bronx, New York City. Surviving are his widow, Isabel; two sons, Juan I and Juan II, and two daughters, Lydia of New York City and Nilda. Pensioner Brian Byrne, 78, died of a ruptured artery in St. Joseph's Hospital, Chicago, on June 1. Brother Byrne joined the un­ ion in the port of Chicago in 1961 sail­ ing as a deckhand, oiler and tugboat cook for the Great Lakes Towing Co. from 1957 to 1966 and for the City of Chicago from 1949 to 1956. He was born in Ireland and was a resident of Chicago. Burial was in All Saints Cem­ etery, Desplaines, III. Surviving are his widow, Madge, of Park Ridge, 111.; two sons, Bernard and John, and a daugh­ ter, Peggy. Pensioner John G. Avery, 65, died of a heart attack on arrival at the Uni­ versity of South Ala­ bama Medical Cen­ ter, Mobile on May 26. Brother Avery joined the union in 1956 in the port of Mobile sailing as an AB for the Mobile Towing Co. He was born in Baldwin, Mich, and was a resident of Mobile. Burial was in Mobile Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Surviving are his daughter and son-inlaw, Mr. and Mrs. Donald E. and Donna Beck, and his sister, Mrs. Lora Frost, all of Monroe, Mich. Pensioner John R. Marchant, 87, drowned in the Eliza­ beth River, Norfolk on June 21. Brother Marchant joined the Union in the port of Norfolk in 1959 sail11' ing as a bridgetender for the Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad Yard from 1924 to 1967. He was born in Mathews, Va. and was a resident of Norfolk. Interment was in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk. Surviving are a brother, Tom of Norfolk; a sister, Mrs. Winnie Ashburn of Weems, Va.; a nephew, W. B. Marchant, Jr. of Co­ lonial Beach, Va., and a niece, Ms. Frances M. Baker of Maple Grove, Va. WUUam A. Brooks, 55, died in Mo­ bile in July. Brother Brooks joined, the SIU in the port of Savannah in 1952 sailing as an OS. He sailed 25 years. A native of Alabama, he was a resident of Mobile. Surviving is a sister, Mrs. Min­ nie R. Wilson of Montgomery, Ala. January, 1977 Matthew C. Yelland, 21, died on July 31. Brother Yel-land joined the SIU in the port of Hous­ ton in 1974 follow­ ing his graduation from the HLSS. Sea­ farer Yelland sailed in the steward department. He was a former fisherman. Seafarer Yelland, who also sailed as an OS, was born in Blackfoot, Idaho and was a resident of Ellensburg, Wash. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Yelland, and three brothers, all of Ellensburg. Pensioner Frank H. Tyre, 73, passed away on June 30. Brother Tyre joined the Union in the port of Philadelphia in 1961 sailing as a tug fireman for the P. F. Martin Co. from 1942 to 1968 and for the American Dredge Co. in 1941. He was born in Delaware and was a resident of Selbyville, Del. Surviving are his widow, Marion; a son, Lemuel, and a daughter, Sally Mae. Herman M. "Bus­ ter" Bryant, 50, died of a heart attack in Fraser Memorial Hospital, Macclenny, Fla. on May 26. Brother Bryant joined the SIU in 1950 in the port of New York sailing as an AB. He sailed for 27 years and was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps in World War II. Born in Georgia, he was a resident of St. George, Ga. Interment was in North Prong Cemetery, Baker County, Fla. Surviving are his widow, Faye; his mother, Jane of Jacksonville, Fla.; his father, Henry of St. George, and a brother. Bud. Pensioner Jack C. Trosclair, 44, suc­ cumbed to heart fail­ ure in the Mobile General Hospital on Dec. 14, 1974. Brother Trosclair joined the Union in 1947 in the port of Mobile sailing as a bosun. He sailed 24 years. A native of Mobile, he was a resi­ dent there. Interment was in Serenity Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Mobile. Surviving are his widow, Jean Ann; a daughter, Jacqueline; his mother, Mrs. Virgie Massingale of Mobile; a niece, Tenna Joy Harden; a stepson,'Broe E. W. Miller, and a stepdaughter, Rhonda F. McNeil. Pensioner Anthony J. Arcediano, 74, died of lung failure in Hackenshck (N.J.) Hospital on Nov. 8. Brother Ar­ cediano joined the Union in the port of New York in 1963 sailing as a deck­ hand for the Erie-Lackawanna Railroad until 1966. He had sailed for the Penn Central Railroad from 1923 to 1926. He was born in Castelbuono, Italy, was a naturalized U.S. citizen and a resident of Hoboken, N.J. Burial was in Holy Name Cemetery, Jersey City, N.J. Sur­ viving are his widow, Anna and four daughters, Mrs. Antoinette Donaldson, Olympia, Mrs. Catherine Hilke, and Mrs. Anna Parry. John L. Svarny, 68, died on Nov. 18. Brother Svarny joined the Union in the port of Duluth in 1953 sailing as a fireman-watertender for the American Steamship Co. in 1965, for Kinsman Marine in 1969 and for the Reiss Steamship Co. from 1969 to 1972. He sailed 46 years. Brother Svarny was born in Homestead, Pa. and was a resi­ dent,of South Range, Wise. Surviving are his widow, Delores; a stepson, Bruce A. Baitylla, and two sisters, Mrs. Betty Szymarek of Grove City, Pa. and Mrs. Paluine Molnar of Stoneboro, Pa. Ben B. Williams, 65, died on July 5. Brother Williams joined the Union in port of Detroit in 1957 sailing as an oiler for the Ameri­ can Steamship Co. and for the Boland and Cornelius Steamship Co. He sailed 19 years and was a wounded veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. A na­ tive of Loudon County, Tenn., he was a resident of Lenoir City, Tenn. Sur­ viving are his widow, Virginia; a son, James of Lenoir City, and a sister, Mrs. Fannie Hazel Griifin. Darby M. Dixon, 52, died on July 28. Brother Dixon joined the Union in port of Cleveland in 1962 sailing as a deckhand and fireman for the Great Lakes Towing Co. from 1954 to 1975. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. Seafarer Dixon was born in Cleveland and was a resi­ dent there. Surviving are a son. Darby, Jr. of Cleveland and two daughters, Jacqueline and Sheilah. Pensioner Waller A. Gill, 72, died from heart disease in the Jersey City (N;J.) Medical Center on Sept. 1. Brother Gill joined the Union in the port of New York in 1960 sailing as a mate for the Penn-Central Railroad from 1927 to 1969 and as a utilityman for the Standard Oil Co. of N.J. from 1925 to 1926. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force in World War II. Born in Jersey City, he was a resident there. Surviving are a brother, Tom and a sister, Mrs. Margaret Murtha, both of Jersey City. Dispatchers Report for Great Lakes *TOTAL REGISTERED Ail Groups Class A Class B Class C DEC. 1-31, 1976 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT Alpena . . Buffalo . Cleveland Detroit . . Duluth . . Frankfort Chicago . Tovals . . «•• • •.• Buffalo . Cleveland ******* » • 4"-» •> • • 3 0 2 12 2 4 7 30 f' 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 8 1 4 13 4 7 4 41 3 0 1 4 0 7 1 16 • 3 0 0 4 0 0 0 7 0 1 7 10 2 1 2 23 2, 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 3 9 0 •,'.. 0 , V 0 0 3- 0 2 y -0 ••• 0 0 0 '%v^0 : vJ ;rO-.' , ' ' '• ' "S .6. •mil 0 ' 0 0 0 0 1 2 T'' • 0 0 2 ? S • • # .• 3 1 5 • ;r"--.i2 • Q ••'• 2 0 .... .0, 10 0 2 9 2 1 2 26 .„•. Totals All Depaitnseiits •2, ' •• • » * •. 2 16 2 3- s • -s-/.: 0 0 . ,. •••• 2-'-v:. 27 -:4- MS.-;.,:.., 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 .3.. :• 0 1 0,, 0 • -::o 1 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 1 0 1 7 3 3 1 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 1 2 0 1 0 7 -m ENTRY DEPARTMENT Alpena ,; Buffalo . Cleveland Detroit ; . Duluth ., Frankfort Chicago . Totals -. 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 2 1 0 1 3 0 0 0 5 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 1 4 16 •••Alpena • #!'.'. .'. Buffalo ...;.. . . ^ . . .. .; . v Cleveland Detroit ................ ii • Duluth .........,.................. Frankfort ....... . ..... ....... ... Chicago .............. ... ... .,..... • Totals ... ... 1 0 0 2 0 1 0 4 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 D 0 1 3 r 2 ••••": 0 4 • 4 6 A A .•• 0 - .1. • 0 18 •:• A': 13 4 1 4 m • v.: 87 49 12 v^^'Tdtal Registered'^eana th^^rnlser df men who ^ctHSJly regis^^ ""Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. Page 31 �•J': •"-agmermmBu PONCE DE LEON (Puerto Rico Marine Mgt.), November 1—Chair­ man, Recertified Bosun R. Burton; Sec­ retary W. Nihem; Educational Director L. Phillips; Deck Delegate Lawrence Conticello; Engine Delegate George Lindsay; Steward Delegate Robert Spencer. No disputed OT. All repair lists have been turned over to the proper people including the captain and the patrolman. Report to the Seafarers Log: "Crewmembers have reported that the Public Health Service is no longer ac­ cepting seamen for treatment in Miami, Florida unless they have with them dis.charges from past employment, al­ though they are on a ship at the time and have a signed master's certificate." JACKSONVILLE (Sea-Land Serv­ ice), November 7—Chairman, Recer­ tified Bosun Manuel Sanchez; Secretary H. Alexander. Some disputed OT in steward department. Chairman spoke to the captain who said there would be a fire and boat drill when we pull into port. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. TRANSINDIANA (Hudson Water­ ways), November 14—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun H. B. Walters; Secre­ tary W. J. Fitch; Deck Delegate Jose Cortez. $24.70 in ship's fund. No dis­ puted OT. All communications re­ ceived were read and posted. Report to the Seafarers Log: "A vote of thanks to the Log for their good work in keeping us posted in all shipping matters." Ob­ served one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port, Norfolk. FLOR (Altair Steamship), Novem­ ber 12—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Kenneth Gahagan; Secretary David E. Edwards; Educational Director Eugene P. Foreman, Jr. $12.66 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in engine and stew­ ard departments. Chairman reported that AB Mills and FWT Oakes were in­ volved in a motorcycle accident in Cas­ ablanca in which AB Mills lost his life and FWT Oakes was confined to a hos­ pital. NECHES (Mount Shipping), No­ vember 28—Chairman, Recertified Bo­ sun M. Cross; Secretary J. Reed; En­ gine Delegate H. Robert Hill. No disputed OT. The Seafarers Logs were received from New York. Report to the Seafarers Log: "There was a discussion between the bosun and the crew about the Rehabilitation Center for Alcohol­ ics at Piney Point. The copy of the Light paper was discussed and then posted." The bosun and the crew ex­ tended to the steward and his depart­ ment a vote of thanks for a job well done and for the fine Thanksgiving Day dinner and supper. Next port, Port Said. G. W. Smith Dave Phillips asks that you contact him at 15578 Russell, Allen Park, Mich. 48101. Bill Guernsey George Arnold and Dennis ask that you contact them at the Seattle Hall. Roger Lee Tedesco Dubby asks that you contact him; not urgent. Clarence David Simmons Your daughter, Mrs. R. H. Sizemore, asks that you contact her as soon as possible at 2100 Olive, Baytown, Tex. 77520. Page 32 ARTHUR MIDDLETON (Water­ man Steamship), November 7—Chair­ man, Recertified Bosun C. R. Dammeyer; Secretary John E. Adams; Educational Director P. Walker; Deck Delegate Charles P. Johnson; Engine Delegate F. A. Torres. Some disputed OT in deck department. Brother C. L. Engelurid was hospitalized in Bremerhaven, Germany on October 15, 1976 and Brother P. Dolan was hospitalized in Bremerhaven, Germany on October 29, 1976. A vote of thanks to the stew­ ard department. Next port, Boston. PISCES (Apex Marine), November 14—Chairman, Recertified Bosun R. Broadus; Secretary C. Loper; Educa­ tional Director W. Weekly; Deck Dele­ gate James Waldron. No disputed OT. Posted all communications that were received. Report to Seafarers Log: "About three days out of Mobile, Ala­ bama on our way to St. Croix the cap­ tain took in tow the M/V Georges of Tampa, Florida. Dropped it off at the Grand Cayman Island. Without his help it would have surely sunk. The crew did a fine job taking it in tow." SEA-LAND FINANCE (Sea-Land Service, November 7—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun J. Pulliam; Secretary J. Mar; Educational Director F. Carruthers; Deck Delegate J. Long; Engine Delegate D. Armistead; Steward Dele­ gate C. Carlson. No disputed OT. Chairman suggested that all crewmem­ bers should read the Seafarers Log and the literature that is brought on board. It was suggested that mooring winches should be put on these ships. Next port, Yokohoma. OGDEN CHAMPION (Ogden Ma­ rine), November 21—Chairman J. Bermudez; Secretary S. Davis; Educa­ tional Director H. Sanford. $113 in movie fund. No disputed OT. Chair­ man reported: "Brother James West expired on November 14 and his re­ mains were taken ashore in the Suez Canal. A donation of $360 was made by the crew and forwarded to his bene­ ficiary. Brother F. Pence, bosun, was hospitalized in the port of Port Said. Brother J. Bermudez was appointed acting bosun. Captain Morrow noti­ fied Ogden Marine, Inc. and SlU Head­ quarters in New York." A vote of thanks to the entire steward department for an outstanding job done. Particu­ larly the cookqut every Saturday eve­ ning. Next port Aden, Yemen. DELTA MEXICO (Delta Lines), November 13—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Michael Casanueva; Secretary Thomas Liles, Jr.; Educational Direc­ tor John James Ashley; Deck Delegate Robert A. Christensen; Engine Dele­ gate Donald E. Sidney; Steward Dele­ gate Ellis D. Strait. $12.20 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Chairman gave a vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for good service and food and a special vote of thanks to the baker for extra baked goods. Next port Recife, Brazil. CAROLINA (Piierto Rico Marine Mgt.), November 9—Chairman Recer­ tified Bosun W. Wallace; Secretary J. Kindrat; Educational Director M. Heckman; Deck Delegate James E. Prater. Some disputed OT in deck de­ partment. Report to the Seafarers Log: "A collection was taken up by the crew to send flowers to the mother of a ship­ mate Glen James Jr., who died in an automobile accident." Next port, Balti­ more. INGER (Reynolds Metals), Novem­ ber 14—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Thomas L. Self; Secretary Duke Hall; Educational Director Oscar Cooper; Engine Delegate Barney Hireen; Stew­ ard Delegate Walter Cutter. $69.11 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. The last issue of the Seafarers Log was received and discussed by the crew. Report to the Seafarers Log: "On the night of No­ vember 8, 1976 at 2130 hours we came alongside a 90 foot boat named Golden Dragon, adrift with engine breakdown. The captain came aboard with the broken part and chief welded it for him. He said they were all right now so we got underway. No pictures were taken as we did not have a camera with a flash to take pictures at night." Ob­ served one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port. Corpus Christi. BORINQUEN (Puerto Rico Marine Mgt.), November 21—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun Calixto Gonzalez; Sec­ retary J. Ross. $40 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Chairman discussed the importance of donating to SPAD. A vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment from the crew for work well done. SEA-LAND CONSUMER (SeaLand Services), November 29—Chair­ man, Recertified Bosun F. A. Pehler; Secretary S. McDonald; Educational Director T. W. Venable; Deck Delegate J. McPhee; Engine Delegate R. L.* L. Elliott; Steward Delegate M. P. Cox. Some disputed OT in engine depart­ ment. A suggestion was made to donate money to buy more film for voyages. A vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for the good food and Thanksgiv­ ing meal. Report to the Seafarers Log: "Welcomed the Seattle crew aboard on November 8 at sea after their engine room burned up. All hands did what they could to make their stay as pleas­ ant as possible while enroute to Rotter­ dam. Had to hospitalize one of the Seattle crew in the Azores and we wish him a speedy recovery." Next port, Houston. DELTA SUD (Delta Steamship Co.), November 21—Chairman, Recertified Bosun R. Lambert; Secretary E. Vieira; Educational Director J. C. Dial. $32 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. The cap­ tain praised the crew for their excellent record with cargo operations and for having three accident free voyages. A vote of thanks was also given to the steward department. Next port, Nor­ folk. AQUADILLA (Puerto Rico Marine Mgt.), November 21—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun Victor Carbone; ^cretary W. W. Reid; Educational Director S. Wala. No disputed OT. Chairman noted that now that the IBU and SIU have merged the Seafarers Log will add more pages to its publication. Also re­ quested all crewmembers to leave,all communications that are posted on the bulletin board for all to read. Next port, Baltimore. ELIZABETHPORT (Sea-Land Serv­ ice), November 20—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun V. T. Nielsen; Secretaiy George W. Gibbons; Educational Di­ rector Jerry W. Dellinger; Deck Dele­ gate Frank J. Balasea. $133 in ship's fund. $275 in movie fund. Some dis­ puted OT in engine department. Chair­ man held a discussion on the import­ ance of donating to SPAD. A vote of thanks to the electrician for keeping the air conditioner working in hot weather. Also to the deck department for keep­ ing the pantry and messroom clean, and to the steward department for a job well done. Next port, Philadelphia. DELTA ARGENTINA (Delta Steamship Lines), November 21— Chairman, Recertified Bosun Arthur McGinnis; Secretary John H. Ratliff; Educational Director U. H. Saunders, Jr. Some disputed OT in deck, engine and steward departments. $315 in movie fund. Chairman spoke on alco­ holism and the Rehabilitation Center in Piney Point. Also discussed the im­ portance of donating to SPAD. A vote of thanks to the steward department Next port. Baton Rouge, La. Official ship's minutes were also re­ ceived from the following vessels? JOHN B. WATERMAN SHOSHONE SEA-LAND RESOURCE SAN JUAN *—* ARECIBO ... rU) SEA-LAND MCLEAN BALTIMORE WORTH SAN FRANCISCO VIRGO ZAPATARANGER GUAYAMA SEA-LAND PRODUCER OGDEN WILLAMETTE COASTAL CALIFORNIA DELORO TAMARAGUILDEN HUMACAO SEA-LAND MARKET HOUSTON MAYAGUEZ DELTA NORTE MOBILE 'fit COUNCIL GROVE PANAMA • : -J SEA-LAND COMMERCE til GALLOWAY DELTA PARAGUAY DELTA MAR JAMES SEA-LAND VENTURE" • C-i ALEX STEPHENS VANTAGE o 'i I»:LTA URUGUAY C<M.UMBIA : ,ii:.:BOOTON' .. vi-: .ROSE CITY 'V . tLCWGMEACH COUNCIL GROVE i S^ . .••••:' -DEL SOL • • X • . ERNA ELIZABETH ^DENDOLBHIN X> Seafarers Log �ke ta Memben fki SUp^ AvcMfare When throwing in for work dur­ ing a job call at any SIU Hiring Hall, members must produce the following: • membership certificate • registration card • cHniccard • i^eaman's papers In addition, when ass^ping a job the disfuitcher will comply with die following Section 5, Sub­ section 7 of the ;:§IU Siilppmg Rules:^ Within each class of seniority* rating in every Department, prior­ ity for entry rating jobs shall be to all seamen who porawss Lifeboatiiian endorsement by the United States Coast Guard. Ibe Seafarers Appeals Board may waive the preceding sentence vdien, hi the sole jud^irait of the Board, undue hardship will result or extenuating circumstances war­ rant such waiver." If You've Met Steward Dept. -:•>. Corrected Steward Dept. Application Due to an inadvertent printing error, a sentence on the steward assistant requirement was left out of the Steward Department Recertification Program application printed in the December Log. We are therefore running the corrected application below and urge all eligible members to apply for this Program as soon as possible. (If you have already sent in the first application then there is no need to send in this one.) STEWARD DEPARTMENT RECERTIFICATION PROGRAM ATTACH • •. V;- • v'-', v.-:' • • '• • APPLICATION (Please Print) PHOTO ";v _ " V Hd^vlE PORT:. Yv-"'v.v?-'!r'. DATE: V' - NAME: (In Full). Last First Middle ( ADDRESS: Street City, State, Zip ) Code Phone DATE OF BIRTH:. SOCIAL SECURITY NO.:. PLACE OF BIRTH:. BOOK NUMBER:__ HEIGHT: PRESENT SENIORITY STATUS:. WEIGHT: DEPARTMENT: EYES: RATING: HAIR:. LAST SIU CLINIC CARD DATE:. • • Any SIU member who has al­ ready met the requirements for one of the new steward department rat­ ings as explained on the back of the Steward Department Recertification Program application, should send the following mate­ rial to the Vocational Department, Lundebeig School of Seamanship, St. Mary's County, Piney Point, Md. 20674. (1) a copy of your seatime, (2) dates in which you attended the Lundeberg School, (3) a list of the certificates you received at the School, (4) a photo of yourself. The School will then send you a card showing that you have been recertified in the particular rating. Deposit in the AMERICAN CITIZEN? Yes IF NATURALIZED, Date: _ Blood Bank — Certificate No.: IF ALIEN, Type of Alien: Alien Registration No.: CHIEF STWD./COST ACC'T. [J CHEF • SECOND CHEF • THIRD CHEF • STEWARD ASST. • DO YOU HOLD A U.S. COAST GUARD ENDORSEMENT AS A LIFEBOATMAN IN THE U.S. MER­ CHANT MARINE? YES NO DATE RECEIVED DO YOU HOLD A MARITIME ADMINISTRATION FIRE-FIGHTING CERTIFICATE? YES. NO.^ DATE RECEIVED AFTS/HLSS ENTRY PROGRAM: NO FROM TO. PORT TO PROGRAM HLSS/MEBA UPGRADING: Wr YES . > - • NO FROM - EDUCATION '•^ Graduated Yes No Highest Grade Completed '' • ( )" ( ) Junior High . ( ) ( ; High School ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) Grammar__ Type of Course TT731' .;rv V-., ' ^^^^ Trade Schools .' :.:;y^y January, 1977 • HAVE YOU ATTENDED ANY OF THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS? CoIiege.or Univ..• _ It's Your Life Place: CHECK ONE (1) OF THE FOLLOWING RATINGS YOU WISH TO UPGRADE TO IN THE RECERTIFI­ CATION PROGRAM: (See reverse side for service requirements). YES SIU No : ^OVER—- • Page 33 �,^- Troy Advises Senate Unit SIU Opposes Alaska Oil for Japan At a recent U.S. Senate hearing, SIU San Francisco Port Agent Steve Troy testified to the Union's opposition to sending Alaskan oil to Japan or other countries. The employment of thousands of U.S. Seafarers depends upon "the shipping demand generated by Alaskan oil supplies moving to the U.S. West and Gulf Coast ports," he said. The hearing of the Senate Joint In­ terior-Commerce Committee in Los Angeles Dec. 7, was held to discuss the . SERVICE REQUIREMENTS ALL CANDIDATES MUST HAVE SEATIME AND/OR TRAINING IN COMPLIANCE WITH ONE Oip THE FOLLOWING; Chief Stwd./Cost Acc't— (a) 12 months seatime as Chief Cook or Chef and hold a certificate of completion from the HLS Chief Cook or Chef, Cook and Baker or Second Chef and Assistant Cook or Third Chef Training Programs. (b) 42 months seatime as Steward or Steward/Cook. Chef — (a) 18 months combined seatime as Cook and Baker or Second Chef or Second Cook, Assistant Cook or Third Chef (12 months must have been as Cook and Baker or Second CheO and hold a certificate of completion from the HLS Cook and Baker or Second Chef, and Assistant Cook or Third Chef Training Programs, (b) 18 months seatime as Chief Cook. Second Chef — (a) 12 months seatime as Third Cook, Assistant Cook or Third Chef and hold a certificate of completion from "the HLS Third Cook or Third Chef Training Pro­ grams. (b) 12 months seatime as Cook and Baker. Third Chef — (a) Nine months seatime as Steward Assistant and hold a certificate of completion from the HLS Entry Rating Training Program. (b) 12 months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook. Steward Assistant — (a) All seafarers must have successfully completed Entry Rating Course at the Harry Lundeberg School and have been certified as Steward Assistant. - (b) 3 months seatime in any other previous Steward Department entry ratings. Those Seafarers who hold certificates of completion from HLSS for Third Cook or Ass't. Cook, Cook arid Baker or Chief Cook, dated April 11, 1975 or after; an appropriate Maritime Administration Fire-Fighting Cer­ tificate; and possess the service requirements stated above will automatically qualify ir) the rating they have com­ pleted without returning to the school. LIST SEATIME REQUIREMENTS FOR YOUR APPROPRIATE PROGRAM: Year Vessel Company Rating Signed on Signed off Number of Days -to. . -if. -to. .to -to. -to. -to. .to. .to. .to Mat Brown, 62, Waterman N.O. Steward Dead TOTAL: List one (1) day's seatime in last six (6) mo. & ninety (90) days in last calendar year. PORT: DATE:. .SIGNATURE:. (Full Name in Ink) At the meeting of the Steward Dept. Selection Committee, held on. Brother ' has been (Approved or Disapproved) for entry into the Steward Dept. Recertification Program for ' _s -• SELECTION COMMITTEE -T •••- surplus supplies of North Slope Alas­ kan oil that will be available when the Alaskan Oil Pipeline opens in mid1977. It is estimated that the Prudhoe Bay fields will produce more fuel than is needed in the Washington, Oregon, California market. Some oil companies have proposed that the oil be shipped to Xapan while oil from the Mideast na­ tions be shipped to the U.S. to fill the gap on the East and Gulf Coasts and Midwest. "An oil swap with a nation such as Japan would not only be contrary to the nation's security interests, but would also exchange U.S. shipyard and shipping jobs for foreign jobs and would increase the already rapid de­ cline in U.S. shipping employment," Troy declared. He pointed out that the "U.S.-flag independent tanker operators whose vessels are manned by SIU seamen have spent hundreds of millions of dol­ lars to build U.S. vessels suitable for carrying Alaskan oil. Because the Alas­ kan pipeline was delayed by environ­ mental objections, these tankers have been underemployed and their crews out of work." Using foreign ships with foreign crews to ship Alaskan oil would make the situation worse, he said. Because of the Jones Act, American vessels would be put to use if Alaskan oil is directed to the American market. The environment and economy would also benefit. "In an oil swap," Brother Troy ex­ plained, "the oil companies would have every incentive to use the cheapest tonnage available, much of which would be from countries with lax safety standards . , . Many flags of conven­ ience tanker fleets have records of accideqts and oil spills that are 100 per­ cent to 300 percent worse than U.S.-flag ships." Shipping under the American flag would help our balance of pay­ ments situation and provide wage and tax benefits for the economy through salaries paid to American seamen, he added. U.S. flag vessels will be able to han­ dle all Alaska's oil, Troy predicted, not only oil shipped to the West Coast but the surplus oil that must temporarily move to the U.S. Midwest by way of Gulf Coast ports as well. . ^. v,. ^ (Chairman): Page 34 Waterman Steamship Company's New Orleans Port Steward Mathew Brown, 62, died of natural causes on Dec. 1 in the Mobile (Ala.) Medicenter. He had undergone open-heart sur­ gery previously. Brown was Waterman's New Orleans port steward since 1965. He joined the company in 1934 sailing as a messboy on the SS Yaka and becoming a chief steward in 1936. In 1941, he became New York port steward for Waterman until he was named their Mobile port steward in 1955 for the Penn-Atlantic Steamship Company, a subsidiary. Born in Mobile, Brown was a resi­ dent there. Burial was in Pine Crest Cemetery, Mobile. Surviving are his widow, Rosemary; two sons; two daughters, Rosemary of West Germany and Peggy of Mobile, and four grandchildren. Seafarers Log ssa �12 More'A SenioHty Upgraders Thomas Cangro Seafarer Thomas Cangro first ship­ ped out in 1972 after he finished the trainee program at the Harry Lundeberg School. A member of the deck department, he completed his AB course in Piney Point in 1975 and re­ ceived a fire fighting certificate as well. Brother Cangro was born and raised in New York State and now lives in Zephyrhills, Fla. Jay Sides Seafarer Jay Sides graduated from the Harry Lundeberg School in 1972 and began shipping out in the engine depart­ ment. He got his QMED ticket at the Lundeberg School in 1976 then stayed on for the"A" Seniority Upgrading Pro­ gram. Born and raised in Indianapolis, Ind., Brother Sides now lives in Santa Clara, Calif. He currently ships out of the port of New York. John Courtney Seafarer John Courtney, a mem­ ber of the engine department, has been shipping out with Sill since 1969. At that time, he graduated the Harry Lundeberg School in New Or­ leans. He attended the school in Piney Point in 1975 to get his QMED en­ dorsement and returned again for a life­ boat ticket in August 1976. A native and resident of New Orleans, he ships out of that port. DEEP SEA Gary Smuck Christopher Dowe Seafarer Gary Smuck graduated from the Harry Lundeberg School in 1974 and then shipped out in the engine department. That same year he returned to the school to get his FOWT endorsement. A native of Balti­ more, he lives in Catonsville, Md. Bro­ ther Smuck ships out of the port of Baltimore. Seafarer Christo­ pher Dowe attended the Harry Lundeberg School Trainee Program in 1973. After gradu­ ating, he shipped out in the engine department. In 1975 he upgraded to FOWT at the Lundeberg school. Brother Dowe was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., and raised in South Amboy, N.J., where he now lives. He ships out of the port of New York. Nathan Sumrall Seafarer Nathan Sumrall first went to sea with the SlU in 1970 after grad­ uating the Harry Lundeberg School in New Orleans. He > ships out in the ^ deck department. § In 1976 he earned his AB ticket and lifeboat ticket at the Piney Point school. A native and resi­ dent of Sumrall, Miss., (a town named after his ancestors). Brother Sumrall ships out of the port of New Orleans. Leon Penton Seafarer Leon Penton began ship­ ping out with the SIU in the engine department after graduating from the Harry Lundeberg School in 1973. In 1974 he obtained an FOWT endorse­ ment, also at the Lundeberg School. Brother Penton was born and raised in New Orleans. He still lives in New Or­ leans and ships out of that port. A1 McQuade Frank Campobasso Seafarer Frank Campobasso start­ ed sailing with the SlU in 1973 after graduating from the Harry Lundeberg School. He sailed in the deck depart­ ment for two-anda-half years, then returned to Piney Point in 1976 to get his AB ticket. A native and resident of Jersey City, N.J., Brother Campobasso ships out of the port of New York. Seafarer Al Mc­ Quade was a 1972 graduate of the Harry Lundeberg School trainee pro­ gram. After ship­ ping in the black gang for several years, he upgraded in 1976 to FOWT at the Piney Point school. A native and resident of Chicago, III., Brother Mc­ Quade ships from the port of New York. 7 Graduate QMED Course Date .... New York Philadelphia .... .... Baltimore .... Norfolk .... Jacksonville .... .... Detroit Houston New Orleans .. . .... Mobile San Francisco .. .... Wilmington .... Seattle Piney Point .... . ... San Juan Onliimhiis Port Arthur PufTaln January, 1977 Seafarer Mar­ shall McGregor be­ gan sailing in 1971 when he completed the trainee pro­ gram at the Harry Lundeberg School. He received his high school equivalency diploma there at the same time. In 1973 he went back to earn an AB ticket and lifeboat ticket. However he currently ships out in the engine department as an FOWT. Bro­ ther McGregor was born and raised in Washington, D.C. and makes his home in Portland, Me. He ships from all ports, but intends to stick with the port of New York for awhile. Mark Folk Seafarer Mark Folk has been sail­ ing with the SIU since graduating from the Harry Lundeberg School in 1974. In 1975 he returned and up­ graded to AB. He earned FOWT and lifeboat tickets from the Piney Point school as well. Brother Folk, who ships in the deck department, was born in Charlotte, N.C. and raised in Miami, Fla. He lives in Miami and ships from the port of Jacksonville. Michael Russo Seafarer Michael Russo started sail­ ing with the SIU in 1968. A member of the engine depart­ ment, he obtained his QMED endorse­ ment at the Harry Lundeberg School in Piney Point in 1974. In 1975 he also successfully com­ pleted the LNG Program, lifeboat train­ ing, and the Advanced Electrical Pro­ cedures Course. A native of Glendale, Calif., Brother Russo lives in Seattle, Wash, and .ships from that port. MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS' SCHEDULE Port Seven more Seafarers graduated from the QMED Course given at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship at Piney Point, Md. last month. They are (front and back I. to r.): E. Gonzalez; D. K.'Kelly; H. W. Roberts; Reid Langford; Woodie Woodhouse; Robert Nailer, and Hans Bang. Marshall McGregor Qt T DIIIQ Jersey City Feb. 7 Feb. 8 Feb. 9 Feb. 10 Feb. 10 Feb. 11 Feb. 14 •. .. . . Feb. 15 Feb. 16 Feb. 17 Feb. 22 Feb. 25 Feb. 12 ..... Feb. 10 Feb. 19 Feb 15 Feb 15 . Feb. 16 Feb. 18 Feb 17 Feb. 14 Deep Sea Lakes, Inland Waters . 2:30 p.m 2:30 p.m 2:30 p.m 9:30 a.m 2:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m 2:30 p.m 2:30 p.m 2:30 p.m 2:30 p.m 2:30 p.m 2:30 p.m 10:30 a.m 2:30 p.m UIW • 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. ... — — — ... ... ... ... — ... 7:00 p.m. ... — ••• _ 2:30 p.m — , , — Page 35 �gyiiai HLSS Opens New Vocational Training Center Less than a year after ground was broken for new vocational education and shop buildings at the Harry Lundeherg School, these buildings oflicially open Jan. 1, 1977, and upgrading courses for all Seafarers will be held in them. The new buildings provide a total learn­ ing environment for the SIU members who attend HL.S. The cla.ssrooms are .spacious and modern and are equipped with the newest learning aids and audio­ visual materials. The classrooms for the steward department and automation classes, for example, feature the same facilities and equipment that would be found on board a vessel. Quiet lounges for studying during the Seafarers' free time have also been incorporated into the building. The shop area of the new buildings is large, well-lighted and well-ventilated, it features a wide variety of shipboard equipment for the on-the-job training that is an essential part of the HLS uj)grading courses. Electrical models, refrigeration trainers, and individual welding l)Ooths are among the learning aids available to the students. The new Vocational Center at HLSS opened for use by SIU members Jan. 1,1977. In total, the Lundeberg School's new vocational education areas are designed to provide each .Seafarer who comes to the school with the motivation, the environment, and the facilities to study and to learn. These new buildings are one more This modern classroom with individual work benches will be home base for QMED-any rating course. Bill Eglinton checks out the center's Thermo King for use in refrigeration class. example of the SlL's continuing commit­ menl to meeting the educational needs of each and every Seafarer. Instructor Bill Eglinton, left, demonstrates use of metal lathe in the new center's machine shop as an SIU upgrader looks on. Instructor and student confer on welding procedures in the welding area of machine shop. Seafarers Log Page 36 mmrn �2 More Seafarers, Ages 55 and 34, Get High School Diplomas at HLS Seafarers John Rozmus and Bill Eckles have joined the ranks of members who have completed the GED Program at the Harry Lundeberg School and earned their high school diplomas. John Rozmus is 55 years old and has been sailing since 1950. He started ship­ ping on the Great Lakes in the deck de­ partment as able seaman, but in 1961 he switched to the engine department sailing as oiler. A few years ago. Brother Rozmus at- Seafarer John Rozmus is shown working with HLS math teacher Jean Poiak to prepare for his GED examinations. tended HLS and received a QMED en­ dorsement. He returned to the school to get his high school diploma for "personal satisfaction." When asked about the pro­ gram, he commented, "It is amazing the amount of learning the teachers can help you with in so short a time. I could hardly count when I came, now I haVe finished algebra and some geometry." Rozmus plans to continue sailing with the SlU. "Sailing is a good life," he said, "and the SlU has been good to my family and me." Now that he has studied and acquired his diploma, he is proud of the knowledge he has attained. "I will now know what my grandchildren are saying when they come to me for help with their homework. 1 will be able to understand them and assist them." The other new high school grad, Bill Eckles is 34 years old and makes his home in Philadelphia, Pa. He has been a mem­ ber of the SlU for 12 years and learned of the GED Program from the Seafarers' Log. He dropped out of school in the lOlh grade and decided to come to the school for his diploma because "I wanted to take a college course and couldn't without my diploma." When asked his opinion of the pro­ gram, Brother Eckles commented, "It is terrific—1 received a lot of personalized help whenever I needed it. "I would definitely recommend the High School Equivalency Program to others," stated Brother Eckles, "the whole staff works together as a unit." This is Seafarer Eckles' first visit to the Lundeberg School. He feels that "there is no other Union that has so much to offer. Just being here is great for mem­ bers of the SlU . . . times are changing and it is nice that the Union lets its mem­ bership know these changes. The school makes this possible." The High School Equivalency Program at the Lundeberg School is open to all .SIL members in good standing. If you are interested in obtaining more informa­ tion about the program, or if would like to enroll in it, contact your port agent, or write the following address: Academic Department, Harry Lundeberg School, Piney Point, Md. 20674. SIU Gives 7 Scholarships to Members, Dependents Another part of the SIU's total educa­ tional program for its members is the Union's College Scholarships Fund. Each year the SlU awards five $10,000 fouryear scholarships, of which one is reserved for a Union -member and four for depen­ dents of members. The Uiiion also awards two $5,000 twoyear scholarships reserved exclusively for members. The two-year scholarships offer various opportunities especially for the member who plans to keep shipping. In such a program you may develop a trade or skill -which would improve your per­ formance aboard ship as well as helping you obtain a better paying job when you are ashore. A Lifeboatman The $10,000 scholarships may be used to pursue any field of study at any ac­ credited college or university in the U.S. or its territories. tual employment (three years for the par­ ent or guardian of dependents) on vessels of companies signatory to the Seafarers Welfare Plan. In regard to our members, application requirements are geared for the man or woman who has been out of school for a number of years, so you will only be com­ peting with other seamen with similar educational backgrounds. The awards are granted in April of each year and the deadline for the receipt of all applications is usually around April 1. • Have one day of employment on a vessel in the six-month period immedi­ ately preceding date of application. Eligibility requirements,are as follows: • Have not less than two years of ac­ li, • Have 90 days of employment on a vessel in the previous calendar year. Pick up a scholarship application now. They are available for you and your de­ pendents at the local Union hall or by writing to the Seafarers V^'elfare Plan, College Scholarships, 275 20th St., Brook­ lyn, N.Y. 11215. 0, Gets His QMED Tankerman Towboat Cook Seafarer James A. Nesler displays his lifeboat diploma earned at the HLSS. January, 1977 Seafarer Bill Eckles recently be­ came the ,825 th graduate of the Lundeberg School's High School Equivalency Program. Inland Boatman Charles Bauer shows the diplomas that make him a towboat cook. Holding his QMED certificate from Piney Point is Seafarer Julio Reyes. Recertified Bosun Eugene Bousson of New York now has his tankerman ticket. Page 37 �twt- >W', ' "i-KT'v 'iiw-; i5>^ ,•«<:•> ,-•••'%, .v^y ••S'^4^ y??;;*, • ^-Ni SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVin DONATION BROOKLYN, N. V. 11232 Date. S.S. No.. . Book No.. Contributor's Name im Address. City . Zip Code State «I4 lloiiatcil $I4KI or m Vi V;;Y S7S FOURTH AVENUE SPAO is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further Its objects and purposes Including, but not limited to furthering the political, social and economic interests of Seafarer seamen, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects. SPAO supports and contributes to politiclal candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received becajse~pf force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of membership in the Union (SlUNA AGLIWD) or of employ­ ment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD at the above address, certified mail within thirty days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. Support SPAD to protect and further your economic, political and social interests, American trade union concepts and Seafarer seamen. iUorc To 8PAII (A copy of bur report is filed with the Federal Election Commission and is available from the Federal Election Commission, Washington, D.C.) Signature of Solicitor No. 1976 llnriiig 197ft Port The following Seafarers and other concerned individuals, 614 in all, have demonstrated an active interest in participating in political and legislative activities which are vital to both our fob security and our social and economic welfare, by voluntarily donating $100 or more to the Seafarers Political Activities Donation (SPAD) Fund during 1976. (The law prohibits the use of any union money, such as dues, initiation fees, etc., for political activities. The most effective way the trade unionist can take part in politics is through voluntary political contri­ butions. SPAD is the Union's separate segregated political fund. It solicits and accepts only voluntary contributions. It engages in political activities and makes contributions to candidates. A member may voluntarily contribute as he sees fit or make no contribution without fear of reprisal.) Forty-six who have realized how important it is to let the SIU's voice be heard in the Halls of Congress have contributed $200, nine have contributed $300, four $400, one $500, one $600 and one $1,100. The LOG is running the SPAD Honor Rolls because the Union feels that our political role must be maintained if the livelihoods of Seafarers are to be protected. (A copy of our report is filed with the Federal Election Commission and is available for purchase from the Federal Election Commission, Washington, D.C.) (Continued on following page) KNOW YOUR RIGHTS KNOW YOUR RIGHTS KNOW YOUR RIGHTS FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every three months, which are to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A quarterly finance committee of rank and file members, elected by the membership, makes examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommenda­ tions. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recommendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and senior­ ity are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return re­ ceipt requested. The proper address for this is: Frank Drozak, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 275 - 20th Street, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11215 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are avail­ able in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obliga­ tions, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY — SEAFARERS LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publishing any ar­ ticle serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, 1960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Log policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circum­ stances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone at­ tempts to require any such payment be made without sup­ plying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGA­ TIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its con­ tents. Any time you feel atiy member or officer is attempt­ ing to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no Seafarer may be discrimi­ nated against because of race, creed, color, sex and na­ tional or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION —SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its pro­ ceeds are used to further its objects and purposes includ­ ing but not limited to furthering the political, social and economic interests of Seafarer seamen, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are vol­ untary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of membership in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Sea­ farers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. Support SPAD to protect and further your economic, political and social interests, American trade union concepts and Seafarer seamen. If at any time a Seafarer feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or Infor­ mation, he should Immediately notify SIU President Hall at headquarters by certified mall, return receipt requested. Deposit in the SIU BloocI Bank — It's Your Life Seafarers Log Page 38 i'. ? - >• �AbramSjR. Acevedo, V. Adams, P. Adamson, R. R. Adlum, M. Aguiar,J. Aguilar, A. Air,R. Alexander, G. Alexander, H. AIgabri,A.K. Algarin, M. Ali,N.M. Allen,!. Alonso, J. Alvarez, P. Amat, K. Ammann, W. Amper, P. Anderson, A. Anderson, A. Anderson, D. Anderson, E. C. Anderson, H. Anderson, R. Anderson, R. Anersono, C. Annis, C. Anticl, M. Antonio, J. Aquino, G. Archibald, H. Aronica, A. \rnes, J. Arroyo, S. Atkinson, D. Aubussqn, E. Auger, E. Avant,E. Babkowski, T. Badgett,J^ Barnes, A. 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As we neared the South Philadel­ phia waterfront on the Delaware River at year's end on a bitter cold mom, SlU Representative Geoi^e T. ^Fuzzy" Brannan guided cur steps to Piers 5 and 36 'neath the Ben Frank­ lin Bridge to the Jersey shore. At the piers we beheld some of the fugs of SlU-contracted Curtis Bay's Blue Diamond fleet and some of those of the Big M Independent line with their icy bumpers tied up at dockside on a day before New Year's Eve. Jumping aboard the tug Neptune (Independent) we talked to Inland Boatman Capt. Ray McMullen who told us he had been marching since he was six as a clown in the local Mummers Parade up Broad Street on New Year's Day—only missing four years while he was in the Navy. At our next stop we clambered onto the tug Lambert Point (Cur­ I tis Bay) where the "good" Capt. Vin­ cent M. Kelly, and Mate Earl L. Osborne—a world traveler who, with his wife, has driven from Scotland to Istanbul on vacation—took us . upriver, away from a Liberian tahker oil spill, to witness the working tug Wagners Point (Curtis Bay), pi­ loted by Capt. John Southard, move the SlU-manned SS Tamara Guilden (Transport Commercial) into Pier 18 to load on coal. On the return tiip downriver we spotted SlU-contracted McAllister tugs berthing a ship, pushing sand and gravel barges, and docking and towing oil barges. As we completed our journey, we saw a Taylor and Anderson tug, also SlU-contracted, maneuver an Interstate Oil Co. barge across the wide river. All of this is part of a typical day around the Phila­ delphia harbor. -".Viv . •: i- Philadelphia Inland Boatmen (I. to r.) are: Cook A1 Siler of the Tug Neptune- (Independent) slicing beets for lunch; handling the wheel of the tug Lambert Point (Curtis Bay) is Mate Earl L. Osborne; his Capt. Vincent M. Kelly poses for the camera, and over a cup of java, Capt. Ray McMullen of the- Neptune reminisces. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1970-1979 Description An account of the resource Volumes XXXII-XLI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource January 1977 Description An account of the resource Headlines: NEW SIU-CONTRACTED TANKER ZAPATA COURIER BEGINS CREWING SIU GREAT LAKERS GET COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT TWO DIE AS SLIPPED TOWLINE KNOCKS THEM INTO SAN JUAN HARBOR MSC WON’T PAY 2 PERCENT COLA HALL CALLS FOR OIL IMPORTS QUOTA LAW ON TANKER DISASTERS, BRAND URGES U.S. SHIPS CARRY 30% OF OIL JACKSONVILLE MEETING TARGETS ALCOHOLISM UNIONS, COMPANIES WORK OUT OFFSHORE CONTRACT AFL-CIO TO PRESS ADMINISTRATION, CONGRESS FOR $30-B JOBS PUSH RAILROAD, ENVIRONMENTAL SUIT HALTS CONSTRUCTION OF TENN-TOM PROJECT ICE JAMMING MISSISSIPPI RIVER IN WORST WINTER IN CENTURY DOD SHOULD RELY MORE ON PRIVATE U.S. FLEET AMOUNT OF PENSIONS HEADQUARTERS NOTES BOOK TELLS SOTRY OF HAND-BOMBER CAR FERRY, CHIEF WAWATAM FMC GIVES OK TO JAPANESE CARGO POOLING ON WEST COAST SCHOLARSHIP WINNER URGES AWARDEES TO CONTRIBUTE TO A FUND WASHINGTON ACTIVITIES U.S. RATIFIES U.N. ’72 RULES-OF-ROAD CONVENTION ON COLLISIONS 4 U.S. (2 SIUNA) TUNA FIRMS FILE FOR FOREIGN FLAGS SIUNA-BACKED FISHERMAN LAWS IMPRESSIVE SCOTTIE AUBUSSON, WHO CAME VIA TORPEDO, RETIRES MOBILE PORT AGENT LOUIS ‘BLACKIE’ NEIRA, 59, RETIRES STUDY FINDS SHIPS WITH MPAS REPORT LESS ILL, INJURED SEA TRAINING IN MEDICINE OKD BY ILO CAB DRIVERS RALLY COST-OF-LIVING ADJUSTMENT UPS SCALE 2 PERCENT SIU’S PARTICIPATION IN ILO, IMCO, ITF GIVES UNION MORE CLOUT HALL CALLS FOR OIL IMPORTS QUOTA LAW DONALD CUBIC, FORMER UNION OFFICIAL, PASSES AWAY A REVIEW OF THE YEAR 1976 AS SEEN WARNING TO SEAFERS YOUNG AND OLD: DRUG POSSESSION MEANS LOSS OF SEAMAN’S PAPERS $3-M IN POT, 7 SEIZED ON FLORIDA BOAT; $631-M, 21,000 IN ‘76 GET THESE SHIPS OFF THE HIGH SEA SEAFARERS 1976 TAX INFORMATION MONEY DUE FROM OGDEN MARINE, INC. TROY ADVISES SENATE UNIT SIU OPPOSES ALASKA OIL FOR JAPAN HLSS OPENS NEW VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER 2 MORE SEAFARERS, AGES 55 AND 34, GET HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMAS AT HLS SIU GIVES 7 SCHOLARSHIPS TO MEMBERS, DEPENDENTS SIU’S PHILADELPHIA STORY Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1/1/1977 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXXIX, No. 1 1977 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/3e96e3fe843e5eb5d07b36229f058dc9.PDF 6b28a7fd6490f476e17c02f8d4e72a7d PDF Text Text ^ 1 '- •.t:>, i -: I'lliJl 'r'% I, -.'• ft i • •; 'j:. ' w' ft '-ft: il. W.. •«, »' •. ft •••• -> r k. A-, r '• i m •I ri ^ c. ftfvi 1^1 •"'*.'• 'Ij. y^ •••. • • -;!:/Ste' ^••y ^yyyy y:'c-;yy'y^y^y • ^y';-:;;^ ^^^y �T V! I On 16-Day Tow, Jwy Crew Fought High Seas That Parted 5 Lines Fire-Ravaged 55 5eattle Makes It Back to Port Twenty-three days after an engine room fire disabled her in the mid At­ lantic off Canada, the SS Seattle (SeaLand) was finally towed into Port Elizabeth, N.J. on Nov. 30 by the Canadian salvage tug Irving Birch. Because of heavy seas, it took over a week before even the first tow line could be strung between the Seattle and the salvage tug. While most of the crewmembers were transferred to the SS Sea-Land Con­ sumer after the fire and taken to Rotter­ dam, five Seafarers—Recertified Bosun Jose L. Gonzalez, AB Antonio Reyes, AB Harold Spillane, Chief Electrican Arlen Quinn and Chief Steward Stephen Piatak—stayed aboard the Seattle for the long, cold tow back to Sea-Land's facilities in New York Harbor. Five tow lines, including a new 1Cl­ inch manila line, parted as the Sea­ farers who remained aboard the deadin-the-water Seattle fought storms and extremely high seas that crushed con­ tainers and threatened the rolling ship with foundering during the 16-day tow back. Not only dangerous, the long trip back was also uncomfortable, the SIU members noted, as the ship was with- The Seattle lies tied at her dock in Port Elizabeth, N.J., 23 days after a fire left her helpless in the mid Atlantic off Canada. out any heat, hot water, or cooking facilities, and only limited electricity supplied by an emergency generator. Background on Fire The ship was three days out of New York and bound for Rotterdam when the fire started in a generator around 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 7 (For a m PwliMI 5 oxb: American Labor Has Played Powerful Role :.i I i •i < • If- • i There are only a few short days left in the year 1976—^America's Bi­ centennial—a year that started out with such a big bang but is now winding down very quietly as the nation waits and hopes for meaningful change in 1977 and beyond. But before we move ahead to the futureand file away 1976 into the musty chronicles of history, I think it is important that we realize the indispensable role the American labor movement has played in the shaping of our history and what it can mean to us in the years to come. I single out labor's role because it is my firm belief that the labor move­ ment has initiated more beneficial change in the lives of millions of ordinary, hard working Americans than any other one factor in the nation's history. Considering the overwhelming opposition from the all-powerful com­ panies, and an unresponsive Government to the early labor movement, the fact that it ever got off the ground was a tremendous accomplishment in itself. But it did get off the ground because the roots of American labor can be traced to the deep-set human need for change—change that can bring an end to the burdens of unliveable wages, unbearable working conditions and the troubled helpless feelings on the part of workers of not being able to provide a decent life for themselves and their families. Railroad workers wanted more than a life in the disgrace of George Pullman's slums; coal. miners wanted more than a life-long debt to the company store; sailors wanted more th^ a few dollars a month and a bucket of salt water a day to wash in. Workers in general wanted more, not only because they physically and economically.needed more, but because they wanted the dignity of being full account of the fire and the crew's quick, calm reaction, see the November issue of the Log). Discovered by Seafarer A1 O'Krogly, the 8-to-12 oiler on watch, the fire was contained in the generator by O'Krogly and Seafarers Ray Gould and Walter Stevens of the engine room until they emptied all the available COo extin­ guishers and were forced to abandon the engine room. Meanwhile, crewmembers asleep in their foc'sles were awakened by thick smoke which filled the house. Many in foc'sles on the main deck climbed out their portholes and some on the lower deck were trapped by choking smoke in the passageways. According to Bosun Gonzalez, the chief mate tried to reach these trapped men using breathing apparatus but, be­ cause he was unfamiliar with the equip­ ment, was unable to get it working properly. Seafarer Gonzalez, who learned how to use breathing apparatus when he at­ tended firefighting training during the Bosuns' Recertification Program, said he offered to take over but the mate re­ fused to let him touch the equipment. Crediting the firefighting course with preparing him for shipboard emergen­ cies like the Seattle's fire. Bosun Gon­ zalez -said, ^That Firefighting Coarse is beautiful. They teach you everything there." Eventually Bosun Gonzalez put a ladder over the side for one trapped man, the BR, and climbed down an­ other to pull out one man overcome by the smoke. After everyone was evacuated, the mates tried to set off the engine room Continued on Page 33 able to control their own lives and destinies. So, workers from all industries banded together in unions to fight for what they believed was rightfully theirs. There were numerous strikes filled with violence in which scores of workers were killed on the picket line. Often times, the companies, aided by a business-oriented Government, succeeded in breaking the strikes and sometimes breaking the union. But the companies couldn't wipe out the need for change nor could they break the desire of the -.vorkers for real freedom. As a result, the labor movement took deep root, and watered by each success, grew stronger and stronger. Unions slowly won higher pay scales and better working conditions for their members. But most importantly, these unions were providing their members with new hope that the future could be better and better. Eventually, the voice of labor reached Congress and such national dis­ graces as child labor, sweatshops, 6-day, 80-hour weeks were outlawed. In later years, labor pushed for and won such programs as unemployment insurance, minimum wage standards. Social Security, pension reform and occupational health and safety laws. There is no question that American labor has made tremendous gains in aU areas—^political, economic and otherwise—affecting the lives and liveli­ hoods of the nation's workers. And I believe the reason for this widespread success lies in the fact that labor strived not to compromise its goals, nor to allow itself to stagnate in its own success and fall down in the fight for a better life for all workers. As we move into 1977—the beginning of the nation's third century of independence—believe labor's role must and will become more prominent in shaping the nation's future than ever before because the need for change is still with us. Our first priority will be full employment legislation to get America's nine million unemployed workers back on the job. From there, we can work jlor such important goals as national health insurance; raises in Social Security benefits for the elderly and disabled; raises in the minimum wage scales; meanin^ul tax reform, and an end to discrimination against women and minorities. Within our own ranks, the labor movement must continue to work to bring the benefits of unionization to the still unprotected millions in Amer­ ica's labor force. These will not be easy goals to achieve, nor will they be achieved overnight. However, I believe that the intangible bond—unity of people, unity of purpose and unity of action—that has fostered the growth and strength of the labor movement from its very inception will again prove successful in labor's goals for tomorrow. Change of address cards on Form 3579 should be sent to Seafarers international Union, Atlantic, Guif Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn. N.Y. 11232. Published monthly. Second Class postage paid at Brooklyn, N.Y. Vol. XXXVill, No. 12, December 1976. Page 2 Seafarers Log �li SlU Breaks Ground for Algonac Hall A modern, up-to-date Union Hall will rise on the banks of the St. Clair River, in the resort city of Algonac, Mich, almost the midpoint for shipping on the Great Lakes, to serve as SIU Headquarters for the entire Lakes area. Groundbreaking began with a cere­ mony attended by Mayor Karen Cole, City Manager Fern Nichols and Town Engineer, Jack Daniels, representing the citizens of Algonac. Representing the SIU were Joseph DiGiorgio, Secre­ tary-Treasurer of SIU, Detroit Port Agent Jack Bluitt and Byron Kelly, Great Lakes area director for the in- GREAT LAKES land waters. Don McKay, who will supervise the construction also attended as did SIU pensioner John Rottaris and other SIU members. The new structure will replace the Tug Eileen C An SIU oldtlmer, Great Lakes Pensioner John Rottaris, right, shovels up first patch of ground \A/hich in four to six months will be the home of the new SIU Headquarters building for the Great Lakes in Algonac, Mich. Also shown in photo are, from the left: Jack Daniels, a city official; Fern Nichols, Algonac city manager; Joe Digiorgio, SIU secretary-treasurer; Algonac Mayor Karen Cole, and Don McKay, project supervisor for the Union. Cost-of-Liying Adjustment The SIU and its contracted deepsea operators have reached agree­ ment on the formula for a cost-ofliving raise as provided for in the deep-sea Tanker and Freightship Agreements. The cost-of-living adjustment, which is effective retroactively to Dec. 16,1976, will increase earnings for members sailing under the janker and Freightship Agreements as fol­ lows; Overtime rates of pay for work per­ formed in excess of eight hours Mon­ day through Friday, (Art. II, Sect. 21(b)). • Two percent increase in the Penalty rate of pay for work per­ formed off watch Monday through Friday, (Art. II, Sect. 21 (c)). • A two percent increase will also be applied to the annual Vaca­ tion benefits of $2200, $1800 and $1400. TANKER AGREEMENT • Two percent increase in the base monthly rate of pay. • Two percent increase in the Premium rate of pay, (Art. II, Sect. 21(a)). • Two percent increase in the FREIGHTSHIP AGREEMENT • Two percent increase in. the base monthly rate of pay. • Two percent increase in the Premium rate of pay, (Art. II, Sect. 21 (a)). • Two percent increase in the Dispatchers' reports: Great Lakes Deep Sea Inland Waters INDEX Legislative News Washington Activities Crew Saved Themselves It was a narrow escape for the crewmembers who survived the sinking of the tug Eileen C (Marine Towing) in Buzzards Bay, Mass., Nov. 7. The tug DEEP SEA Overtime rates of pay for work per­ formed in excess of eight hours Mon­ day through Friday, (Art. II, Sect. 21(b)). • Two percent increase in the Penalty rate of pay for work per­ formed off watch Monday through Friday, (Art. II, Sect. 21 (c)). • And a two percent increase will also be applied to the annual basic Vacation benefits of $2200, $1800 and $1400. A full text of the cost-of-living agreement, including the new pay rates for all shipboard ratings, as well as clarifications, will be pub­ lished in the January 1977 issue of the Seafarers Log. sank at about 6 a.m. and one SIU brother. Cook James Aument, drowned. "If the accident had happened 30 min­ utes earlier or later, we would have lost more men," Eileen C Deckhand Rabe Walton said. "We were lucky to have been changing watches at the time." According to Walton and Mate James Lupton, two of the SIU brothers on board, the fuel barge they were haul­ ing rammed the tug and pulled it over on its side. The steering gear went out SBHI and they couldn't get out of the way, they said. From the time they saw the barge coming, to the time the tug sank, it was less than one m.inute. Six of the crewmembers saved themselves by jumping onto the barge. The two tankermen were already on the barge at the time. (See story in November 1976 Log.) "I had just come off watch," Walton recalled. "We were sitting in the galley eating breakfast when the mate, LupContinued on Page 33 First Inleind Vacation Check Page 9 Union News Algonac hall Page 3 President's Report Page 2 . Cost of living Page 3 Cab drivers strike Page 5 Claims Dept. head ...".. .Page 15 Headquarters Notes Page 7 SPAD honor roll Pages 38-39 Steward program Pages 30-32 Houston Meeting ..Page 10 Lakes Picture Page 8 Inland Lines Page 6 At Sea-Ashore Page 15 Great Lakes halls Page 4 General News National unemployment .. .Page 8 Alaskan oil ..Page 25 AFL-CIO organizers Page 5 Food and Beverage Dept. .Page-? Shipping Grain barges ;...Page12 Sea«/e follow-up Page 2 Ship's Committees Page 16 Pollow-up on Eileen C Page 3. Ship's Digests !.. .Page 14 PRMSA case Page 5 4 more LASH vessels Page 5 Widening Lakes activities . Page 9 December, 1976 . .Page 28 ..Page 26 ..Page 29 SIU Hall now located in River Rouge, Mich. With the letting of contracts to area builders, it is expected that the new Union Hall will be open for member­ ship use within four to six months. &cretary-Treasurer DiGiorgio said at the ground-breaking ceremonies that the SIU is making the move to Algonac "to bring the Union closer to the mem­ bership." He underlined the point by stating: "Our ships are constantly pass­ ing through the St. Clair and the Union wants to be in a location which will better enable it to provide first-class, immediate service to our membership." Port Agent Jack Bluitt said, "the new building is a port agent's dream." With the Algonac Hall, he added, "the, SIU will continue to be in close touch with Continued on Page 33 Training and Upgrading Seafarers participate in 'A' seniority upgrading Pages 36-37 GED program Back page Upgrading courses and application .. .Pages 34-35 Membership News Nils Richardson Father, son team First inland waters vacation John Ziereis dies New pensioners Final departures Former scholarship winner Backpage Page 9 Page 3 Page 6 .Page 27 Page 29 Page 11 Speciai Features Alcoholism seminar .Pages 17-24 What is AFL-CIO? Page 13 Articles of particular interest to members in each area can be found on the following pages: Deep sea; 2, 3, 5, 15, 16 Inland Waters: 3, 6, 8, 12 Great Lakes: 3, 4, 8, 9 With vacation check in hand, SIU Boatman Arthur E. Lawson (r.) can get ready for a winter rest. In November, Jacksonville SIU Representative Tony Aronica (I.) presented Lawson with the first vacation check issued under the break­ through Union vacation plan for Inland Boatmen negotiated with Stcuart Petroleum. Lawson currently ships as a deckhand on the Esther S. He joined the Union in 1972. The negotiation with Steuart was the SlU's firsi step in its plan to establish an industry-wide vacation benefit for all Inland Boatmen. (See story on Page 3 of November 1976 Log). Page 3 ) > m • • '.I.I 'i. • I ' '\ -•'X' V -• r • i, r.\ i u �In the control room of the Detroil Hall, Port Agent Jack Bluitt keeps track of the SlU-contracted ships and the crewmembers on board. Pensioner Mike Pesenak of Detroit talks about the dangers and romance of shipping out on the long, narrow Lakes freighters. From Duluth to Buffalo, Industry Relies on Lakers rom Doluth to Buffalo on the shores of the Great Lakes, industry depends upon shipping and upon skilled and capable SIU crews. SlU-contracted freighters loaded with gypsum, sand-suckers and bulk cement carriers serve the construction trade. Self-unloading vessels bring coal to fire the DetroitEdison electric plants and carry iron ore, processed as taconite pellets, to supply steel mills and auto factories. In the summer. Seafarers man passenger boats that run from Detroit to the Boh-Lo Island Amusement Park. They also fit out and crew boats that bring vacationers from St. Ignace, Mich, to the Mackinac Island resort. But duriug the winter, as the Lakes and linking waterways freeze over, most of the ships lay up. The regular shipping season ends Dec. 20. On that date, flie extended winter season starts and a man can leave his vessel once the Union Hall finds him a replacement. Under the Great Lakes shipping rules, he keeps his seniority and can rejoin the same vessel in the spring. If the vessel doesn't fit-out after the thaw, he gets reassigned in the fleet according to his seniority. When a new permanent Job opens, it is fifled through the Union Hall, provided there is no seniority man from that fleet available. SIU representatives are available 24 hours a day to provide relief men or women for the vessels from the list of Seafarers registered at the hall. F ;'1 The Detroit Hall in River Rouge, which is now the main hall for the Great Lakes, occupies a converted . auto showroom. Ground was broken for the newGreat Lakes headquarters in Algonac, Mich., Nov. 23. (See story in this issue of Log on Page 3). The Detroit Hall bulletin board lists the SlU-con­ tracted Great Lakes vessels and the ratings em­ ployed on each one. Mahy of these, vessels are 50 years old. ^^ T/ ^DC AT I A l/'CO^ k( OMtMI LMIVCO LLJa2_ Retired Cook and Steward John White of Detroit remembers almost every vessel that sailed on the Great Lakes since the 1920's. I- In the Cleveland Hall on the bank of the Cuyahoga River, Lakes Seafarers wait for their ships and listen to B. J. Canty, OS (far left) tell amusing stories about his trips to New York. The others are (I. to r.): Jim Breard, deckhand; Henry Jung, QMED; Richard Palmer,.deckhand, and Terry Desnoyers, porter. Page 4 Seafarers Log �2 to 1 Vote Denies Jurisdiction to NMU NLRB Upholds SlU's Manning of 3 PRMMI Ships The National Labor Relations Board in Washington, D.C, has voted 2 to 1 to uphold an earlier ruling by an NLRB administrative law judge that the SIU has legal jurisdiction to man the three Ro-Ro ships SS Eric Holzer, SS Ponce de Leon and SS Puerto Rico, operated by Puerto Rico Marine Management, Inc. The ships had been manned by NMU crews until Oct. 1, 1975 when the Puerto Rico Merchant Shipping Au­ thority, which Jiad chartered the ships from the NMU-contracted company, Transamerican Trailer Transport, transferred operation to PRMMI. In turn, PRMMI, who held a fleet-wide contract with the SIU, recrewed the three ships with SIU members. At the time, Seafarers were already manning the PRMSA's eight other vessels, which had been purchased from Sea-Land Service and Seatrain Lines. The NMU retained jurisdiction on a fourth Ro-Ro, the SS Fortaleza, which was not transferred to PRMMI for op­ eration. The removal of the NMU crews from the three Ro-Ro's prompted the NMU to set up picket lines at PRMMI termi­ nals in Puerto Rico' and the United States. The U.S. District Court in San Juan issued a temporary restraining order later that month which ended the NMU's picketing. However, on Oct. 24,1975 the same court ruled that NMU crews be put back on the ships until the NLRB made its ruling. The SIU appealed this de­ cision, and the U.S. District Court of Appeals in Boston ruled in favor of the SIU, and SIU members remained aboard the three Ro-Ro's. The issue was then handed over to the NLRB, and in May 1976 an NLRB administrative law judge upheld the SIU's jurisdiction on the vessels, ruling the SIU had a valid contract with PRMMI to man all vessels under the company's operation and that the NLRB had jurisdiction over the dis­ pute. The NMU then brought the case to the National Labor Relations Board in Washington, D.C. but was again dis­ appointed when the board ruled in fa­ vor of its jurisdiction and the SIU. The NMU will probably make one last effort to get the ships back by ap­ pealing the NLRB's final decision be­ fore the U.S. District Court of Appeals in Boston where the case will be heard. May Sell Fleet The SIU's success in this long legal battle, however, may be in contest again because Puerto Rico Governor-elect Carlos Romero Barcelo has indicated he is considering selling the PRMSA fleet of 12 ships, 11 of which are oper­ ated by PRMMI and manned by SIU members. Therefore, the SIU in accordance with its contract has demanded com­ pensation of $2-million per ship if sell­ ing the fleet results in the loss of jobs for Seafarers on any or all of the vessels. According to a spokesman for PRMSA, a sale would create many problems, the most serious of which is that Puerto Rico would "almost cer­ tainly" lose the service of the Ro-Ro vessels for the island because these ships "are in great demand in other parts of the world, especially in the Per­ sian Gulf." The spokesman said the Ro-Ro's "are an absolute necessity for Puerto Rico," because they are suited to carry "cars, odd sized cargo, heavy lift equip­ ment used in construction, and trailer tanks for the pharmaceutical and rum industry." The spokesman said that many local officials are convinced that the new governor "will eventually decide against going ahead with the sale." %1 li If I'll I. •A f'' iI " • 1; . AFL-CIO Organizers Discuss Fight to Unionize Workers Regional directors and staff repre­ sentatives of tlie AFL-CIO Department of Organization and Field Services met for three days last month to discuss the immediate and long-term goals for bringing the benefits of unionization to unorganized workers in this coimtry. SIU President Paul Hall, chairman of the Standing Committee on Organiz­ ing, conducted the heavily-attended conference along with AFL-CIO Pres­ ident George Meany; Alan Kistler, di­ rector of Organizing and Field Services, and Donald Slaiman, deputy director of the department. The participants suggested ways to halt the flight of organized union fac­ tories and other unionized businesses to right-to-work states to break union contracts. They also talked about ways of coping with anti-union sentiment in these traditionally non-union areas. However, it was the general consen­ sus among committee members that ag­ gressive organizing activity is the key to keeping the trade union movement alert and strong. A number of freshmen field organiz­ ers also participated at the meetings. Afterwards, they were provided with additional training and orientation ses­ sions at the AFL-CIO's George Meany Center for Labor Studies. One of the most notable achieve­ ments of the Organization ^nd Field Services Department was the aid it gave to the United Farm Workers in that union's efforts to bring union represen­ tation to thousands of deprived farm­ workers in California. A special committee, headed by Paul Hall, visited the farm areas for five days and succeeded in pressuring the State 5IUNA Cab Strike Report: of California to enforce its Agriculture Labor Relations law against union bust•ing. Prior to that time, UFW organizers had been intimidated and threatened at gunpoint while trying to do their jobs. y . fi nf I SIU President Paul Hall, far right, chairs session of three-day conference of the AFL-CIO Department of Organizing and Field Services. Hall Is chairman of the Standing Committee onOrganlzlng. Beside Hall (r. tol.)ls AFL-CIO'Pres. George Meany, and Alan Kistler, director of Organizing and Field Services, and Donald Slaiman, deputy director of the department. Large AFL-CIO Rally Pledges Labor Support SAN DIEGO, Calif Pledges of allout support for the striking workers at the Yellow Cab Company here came from AFL-CIO President George Meany, SIUNA President Paul Hall and other labor leaders at a huge rally MAR AD CivesWaterman Green Light to Build 4 LASH Ships As the year ends the Union's deep sea contracted fleet continues to expand since the U.S. Maritime Administration has given the SlU-contracted Waterman Steamship Co. final okay to build four more LASH-container vessels under provisions of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970. MARAD set the construction subsidy rate at a formal ceremony last month. SIU Executive Vice President Frank Drozak was on hand to repre­ sent the Union. Ed Walsh, president of Waterman, said that the company will send out its specifications on the jiew ships to vari­ ous yards and then await bids. He said construction on the first ship should get under way in about six months. The four new LASH ships will re­ place eight old Waterman Mariners now servicing the U.S.-Atlantic and Gulf to Far East run. These old vessels were scheduled to be taken out of service in the near future. / December, 1976 •* waierman s rieet presently includes" three recently built LASH vessels, the SS Robert E. Lee, the SS Stonewall Jackson and the SS Sam Houston. In another plus for the SlU-con­ tracted company, the Maritime Admin­ istration awarded Waterman a 20-year operating subsidy contract for Trade Routes 12 and 22—the U.S. Atlantic, Gulf to Far East. The four new LASH ships will operate exclusively on this run. Waterman still Uas applications pend­ ing for 20-year subsidy contracts cover­ ing its Gulf-United Kingdom and Con­ tinent, Atlantic-United Kingdom and Continent, North Atlantic-Scandina­ vian, Baltic and South Atlantic-United Kingdom and Continent north of Por­ tugal services. The company already has secured a long-term contract for its Atlantic and Gulf-India, Pakistan, Red Sea, Persian Gulf service. held Dec. 4 marking the 100th day of the strike. The strikers are members of the Transportation and Allied Workers of California, an affiliate of the Seafarers International Union of North America, AFL-CIO. In a telegram to the members of the Striking cab drivers union, AFL-CIC President Meany praised them for their "dedicated resistance to the anti-union tactics of the Yellow Cab Company." The telegram, which was read at the rally by R. R. Richardson, executive secretary of the San Diego-Imperial Continued on Page 33 ptllOW W: ji^liNFAiR IfefrfrfirfS " l^touTt- i -, pthilW , •.. Striking cab drivers me: nh In a "Union Is Alive—^Yellow Cab Is Dead" parade In San Diego marking the 100th day of their strike. They carried a makeshift coffin signifying the death of Yellow Cab and later led a motorcade through the streets of the city. ,1•lA r J �last month. The riverboat sustained only slight damage in the incident, whUe the 565-foot Liberian bulk carrier Star Nadine sustained no visible damage. The accident occurred as the Star Nadine was being tended by two tugs before docking at a grain elevator. The wind apparently caught the ship and turned her sideways in the river jusi as the Delta Queen was headed upriver during a weekend plantation river cruise. No crewmembers were hurt, but a few passengers suffered minor injuries. The Delta Queens cruise schedule was not interrupted, and she will still be running between New Orleans and Natchez, Miss, and Vicksburg, Miss, until Jan. 2, when the steamboat will lay up for one month before beginning her 1977 season. St. Louis Negotiations are under way for a new contract with Eagle Marine Service, a St. Louis-based harbor and fleeting service. The present contract expires on Jan. 31 of next year. A negotiations committee was elected by the 30 SIU members who work for Eagle Marine. Several meetings have already been held. Detroit Most dredging projects of SlU-contracted companies in the Great ^akes have already shut d9wn for the winter, but Great Lakes Towing Co. boats in all Great Lakes ports are still busy docking ships and bringing domestic ships into harbor for lay up. By Jan. 1, however, all SlU-contracted inland operations on the Great Lake's will have ceased, except for six tugs which Hannah Inland Waterways operates year-round in the cross-Lakes towing of petroleum products. Paducah, Ky. * • * • Ice has been appearing in the Mississippi River here about a month earlier than normal, both because of the early and severe winter the region has been experiencing and the drought this summer and fall which left the river danger­ ously low. The Coast Guard says it foresees no immediate problems with river navigation in the St. Louis port, but warmer temperatures and some rain would certainly be welcome. The M/V Southland, a fleeting towboat operated by American Commercial Barge Line, sank at the company's dock in Cairo, 111. on the Ohio River, about 40 miles from Paducah. The cause of the sinking is as yet unknown. No one aboard was injured, and the crew was rescued by the ACBL boat D. Ray Miller which was nearby making up a tow. The Southland was eventually raised, but the company plans to sell her and replace her with another boat. Meanwhile another ACBL boat, the W.A. Kernan, is taking up the Southland's fleeting dutif 3 at Cairo temporarily. Jacksonville Shipping is good here, as Caribe Towing Co. is now operating four boats^— the Defender, the Bulwark, the Monitor, and the Pioneer—on the container barge run from Jacksonville to Puerto Rico. New Orleans The 1800 hp. towboat Lenward Stevens, owned and operated by American Commercial Barge Line Company of Jeffersonville, Ind., has just crewed up here for operation on the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway and the Mississippi River System. The Stevens will be joined by an identical boat, the Delmar Jaeger in coming months. The SlU-contracted riverboat Delta Queen had a minor scraping collision with a ship in the Mississippi River near Westwego in New Orleans Harbpr You win, Fenwick, there is a Santa Clans. Old Salt Saw the Steamboat, Sailing Days John 'Bananas' Z/ere/s^ 71, Passes Away Retired Seafarer John "Bananas" Ziereis, 71, died in his sleep of a heart attack last month in St. Louis, Mo. He was a man of many nicknames, many experiences, and many talents. His family called him Jack. Among his shipmates he acquired the name "Bananas" because of his fondness for the fruit. His sea stories and "old salt" appearance, complete with white beard and tattoos, won him the nickname "Captain John" among his friends and neighbors around the SIU Hall in St. Louis, where he spent the last five years of his life. He was born in Dubuque, la. on the banks of the Mississippi River in 1905. The excitement of the passing steam­ boats and of the ever-flowing river filled young Jack Ziereis with an adventurous spirit and a love of boats and water which were never to leave him. In his early teen years, he managed to get odds jobs on excursion steamers working, in the Dubuque Harbor. At 18, the desire for further adventure overtook him and he signed as an ordi­ nary seaman on the cargo ship Archer, headed for the Philippines. During the next 16 years Brother Ziereis sailed both non-union and with the old International Seaman's Union. He worked on all kinds of ships—on the Great Lakes, from both coasts, and on South American and Indian runs. t' ''•.'<*«' L A recent photo shows the late Captain John "Bananas" Ziereis at his desk in the St. Louis Union Hall. Loved by all who knew him, Brother Ziereis passed away in his sleep in his apartment above the hall, surrounded by his beloved maritimememorabilia from 50 years of seafaring. Seafarer Ziereis had an abiding de­ for 25 days" work as quartermaster back light in sailing ships. The job of which in 1928. he spoke most fondly was in 1926 sailJoined SIU in 19>39 ing on the yacht Cythera which he In January of 1939, just a few called "one of the finest sailing vessels months after the SIU was formed, John I've ever been aboard." Ziereis joined the Union in the port of He was always keenly aware of the Baltimore. Brother Ziereis sailed with SIU's contribution to the welfare of the the SIU as AB and bosun for 32 years. merchant seaman, since he could re­ During that time he became rather member such things as being paid $50 famous in seafaring circles. Author Richard Bissell, who grew up in Dubuque with Ziereis and has writ­ ten several books about the river, men­ tions Ziereis in his book My Life on the Mississippi, Or Why I Am Not Mark Twain. Bissell tells of being interviewed for a job with a barge line in Chicago by a man who had worked "on the deep water and the Seven Seas as a deck officer and he was a pistol." Bissell, when asked by his cocksure interviewer whom he had sailed with on the Exochorda, replied, "The only officers I knew were Mr. Kelly and Mr. Faye. Frank Pickard was bosun. And Jack Ziereis was on there, they called him 'Bananas.' He was sort of famous." "So you shipped with 'Bananas,' did you?," the interviewer asked. "He was on the Grace Line with me." Bissell got the job. The telling of sea stories would have to rank first on a list of Brother Ziereis' talents. In his nearly 50 years of sea­ faring, "Captain John" experienced his share of excitement and near disaster. He could tell quite a tale of adventure aboard ship and in the many exotic ports which he visited. John "Bananas" Ziereis had an artis­ tic streak which showed up in the poetry which he wrote and the photographs which he took. Predictably enough, his Continued on Page 28 Seafarers Log Page 6 •••if I.:'. �IT Headquarters ^^otes by SIU Executive Vice President Frank Drbzak The brotherhood of the sea and the community of Seafarers, Lakers and Boatmen in the SIU is a good one. For many of us, it is the only community we know. Through our Union, young people who otherwise might not have had a chance in life get to learn a trade. They can upgrade their skills at the Harry Lundeberg School and qualify for high paying, responsible positions on ships and tugs. Or they can get a high school equivalency diploma. We have friend­ ship, freedom and self respect. However, our community is threatened on many fronts. The Coast Guard is seeking to eliminate unlicensed ratings aboard ships. Government support for the shipping industry is unpredictable. But perhaps the most deadly threat comes from alcohol. Alcohol eats away at the inside of a person leading to an early death. It is a killer disease. Although some of the brothers who suffer from this disease are able to perform their job on board ship, many cannot. Some alcoholic brothers are too drunk to even appreciate the fine community we live in and their be­ havior separates them from the other members. It is not dilficult to see why drinking might become a problem for a sailor. Many of our members come from broken homes. In addition, our work takes us away from the homes we do set up. Loneliness and maintaining a good family life becomes a problem. Modem ships with their long voyages and short stays in port add to the strain. Many of our problems were overlooked in the past and one of our most im­ portant ones was a drinking problem. But now, we are confronting alcoholism the same way we confront our other problems—we seek a constructive solution. We have decided that we must give an alcoholic a chance in life and that we. as a Union, must deal with psychological as well as economic problems. Through the Seafarers Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center, we offer a sick brother real help. During the one year the Center has been around, more than 80 members have been through the program and the success rate for treatment is high. Re­ cently we had a seminar on "Rehabilitation: One Union's Approach to Alco­ holism" and we had a chance to hear these brothers speak for themselves. They told the audience how much they were enjoying their new lives as sober produc­ tive members of our community. And they had only the highest praise for the Center and the staff. (See special supplement in this Log). Port agents, management representatives and two elected delegates from each port attended the conference which was held on the weekend of Nov. 12, 13 and 14. The object was to show everyone just how our program works and why it is important to deal with the alcoholism problem head-on. At the last seminar, held in January 1976, we were asking what the Union could do about the problem. Now we know. At this conference, we learned step by step how to identify an alcoholic brother, how to confront him, and how to get him into treatment. Needless to say, laughing at an alcoholic brother, or blaming him for his disease is no solution. Nobody knows why some people can drink every day and never become addicted, while others start to develop a problem from the very first shot. The only solution is to get the sick brother into the Seafarers Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center or into a program in his home port, if he can­ not go to Piney Point. To save our alcoholic brothers, to show real brotherhood, we are going to have to make some changes in our own attitudes. Shipping out an alcoholic or covering for him will not help. The idea that you are ratting on a friend if you confront him with his drinking problem is no longer acceptable. We want to save the lives of members who are alcoholics and everyone in this Union is going to have to participate. Given the spirit of the SIU brother­ hood, I'm sure we can make the program work. Already since the seminar, attendance at the Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center has increased. The Center and the staff can take care of 14 residents at a time, yet last year, which was our first year, we averaged eight members in treatment. Now the Center is filled to capacity and more members are asking about the program. This means that delegates and port agents who attended the seminar carried the word back home. / h /P, I Vf \ri -I- Drozak Sees Congress Widening Use of Lakes Fleet A determined effort "to broaden U.S.-flag service on the Great Lakes" will be initiated in the next Congress, according to Frank Drozak, executive vice president of the SIU. Making these remarks last month on behalf of Paul Hall, SIU and AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department presi­ dent, at the 17th Annual Dinner-Dance of the Greater Chicago and Vicinity MTD Port Council, Drozak summed up the problem in one word, "cargo." He said that "over the years, the major­ ity of the cargo moving out of the Lakes to ports throughout the world has moved on foreign-flag vessels. Our job is to reverse that trend." Drozak affirmed that the only sure answer to U.S. maritime expansion for the Great Lakes as well as for the en­ tire nation is passage in Congress of a national cargo policy. Such a policy would reserve a percentage of Amer­ ica's foreign commerce for U.S. ships through cargo preference and bilateral sharing agreements. Vice President Drozak predicted that a national cargo policy would be of special significance to the Great Lakes because "the Lakes maritime industry is based on a wide variety of cargoes and on a geographical balance in the shipment of goods." He also stressed that "putting more Lakes cargo on U.S. ships would mean additional vessels under the U.S. flag, with the new jobs they would produce." He forecasted "it is likely that these vessels would be built in the Great Lakes area, thus expanding the employ­ ment generating benefits." Drozak then called for the "grass­ roots support" of the Chicago and other Port Councils throughout the nation in the legislative fight for a national cargo policy. The Chicago Port Council itself, under the 17-year leadership of Coun­ cil President Benny Pachalski, has December, 1976 grown to 52 member afliliates and is very active in local union and political activities. Pachalski is also president of the Iron Workers District Council of Chicago. Some Headway Made Even without a cargo preference law. Vice President Drozak asserted that the U.S. merchant marine has made signifi­ cant advancement on the Lakes in the past year. He said the breakthrough came last year when Congress passed legislation reserving a portion of Title XI (Mer­ chant Marine Act of 1970) construc­ tion and operating subsidy money for the Lakes. He said, "this landmark achievement meant that new U.S. ships built to operate to foreign ports from the Lakes could be assured adequate subsidy support." Drozak also pointed out that there has been a "gradual modernization of the Great Lakes fleet, once the oldest in the world. He said the Lakes fleet has seen an influx of new and efficient vessels, employing technology such as self-unloading ore carriers, tug-barge vessels and other modern ships. The SIU vice president noted another SIU Joins Group recent plus for Great Lakes shipping— the establishment this year of Maritime Administration branch office in Cleve­ land "to better facilitate Great Lakes companies using various MARAD pro­ grams." In closing. Vice President Drozak af­ firmed that the positive steps already taken by the Maritime Trades Depart­ ment to revive U.S.-flag shipping on the Great Lakes is "only the beginning of a major new program to assure U.S. vessels a major share of cargo from every U.S. port." SIU Executive Vice President Frank Drozak, second right, presents ships wheel to Frank Bryant of the Painters District Council at the annual Chicago MTD Port Council Dinner-Dance last month. Bryant was given the Council's Man of the Year award. Far left in photo is Bernard Sniegowski, vice president of the Painters International Union, and far right is Bernard Pachalski, presi­ dent of the Greater Chicago and Vicinity MTD Port Council. Pachalski is also president of the Iron Workers District Council. AFL-CIO Reactivates Food Trades Department WASHINGTON—The SIU joined with 11 other national unions in reac­ tivating the AFL-CIO Food and Bev­ erage Trades Department. The new labor group immediately agreed to co­ operate on common legislative goals and organizing efforts, and to work to­ gether to resolve jurisdictional prob­ lems. James T. Housewright, president of the Retail Clerks, was elected president. Daniel B. Conway, president of the Bakery and Confectionery Workers, was named secretary-treasurer. In addition to the SIU, Retail Clerks and the Bakery and Confectionery Workers, the member unions of the new AFL-CIO department include the Meat Cutters, Hotel and Restaurant Employees, Distillery Workers, Grain Millers, Laundry Workers, Service Em­ ployees, Operating Engineers, Plumb­ ers, and the Retail, Wholesale and De­ partment Store Union. The Department will hold its first regular convention in December 1977 in Los Angeles. Meanwhile, a major legislative goal for the Department will be to strengthen the Fair Labor Stand­ ards Act in order to raise the minimum wage and do away with exemptions on coverage of the wage law. AFL-CIO President George Meany pledged the full support of the federa­ tion to the programs of the department. Page? i �The Lakes Picture Detroit Ice is forming very early this year in the Detroit area with temperatures in early December dipping below zero. The intense cold, coupled with predictions of a very difficult winter, threaten this port's "extended shipping" season which is scheduled to run from Dec. 20 to Feb. 15. SIU operators originally slated 15 deep draft vessels to run during the "ex­ tended" season, employing about 300 Great Lakes Seafarers. However, if the present weather trend holds true, the number of ships sailing could be cut to as few as three. Bad weather in the Saginaw Bay area may force the SlU-manned sandsucker Niagra to come south early this year. Presently, she is delivering sand to car factories, which use the product for molds. Ice has already formed over much of the bay. Despite the weather, the 1,000-foot long tug-barge marriage known as the Presque Isle is expected to operate throughout the "extended" season. Erie Navigation has informed the Detroit Union Hall that its two vessels were laid up for the winter this month. The Day Peckinpaugh, a cement carrier, will call Utica, N.Y. home for the winter, and the sandboat M/V St. John will weather the winter in Lorain, Ohio. Buffalo An early winter blizzard buried the city of Buffalo this month under snow and drifts four feet high. The snow, making many roads impassable, forced a number of establishments and offices including the SIU Hall here to shut down for awhile. The weather has also put four SlU-manned ships of the Kinsman fleet into suspended animation here. The vessels, fully loaded with grain, are waiting to unload at Buffalo's grain terminals, presently inoperative due to the weather. When they do unload, however, the four ships will join six sisterships in winter layup in either Cleveland, Lorain or Toledo, Ohio. Transit have gone into winter layup. The ships take passengers from Mich­ igan's Upper Peninsula to scenic Mackinac Island, a favorite summer tourist spot for Michiganites. x. • y A u- u • A , The ships provide the only transportation to the island which is dotted with old French forts and other areas of historic interest. No cars are allowed on the island and transportation is restricted to feet, bicycles and horse buggies. One of the Arnold Transit ships will remain in operation the entire winter. Cleveland The Coast Guard has scheduled a seminar here for February to discuss the problems of winter navigation on the Lakes, as well as to conduct a new round of safety hearings. This is the second group of safety hearings to be conducted by the Coast Guard since the tragic loss of the Edmund Fitzgerald late last year, in which 29 men including one SIU member lost their lives. The SIU will be represented at the February seminar. Alpena Gale force winds on Thunder Bay have forced many of the ships in the area onto the hook. The Coast Guard released gale warnings every day for four weeks here in late November and early December. ^When They Lay Up' When the winter winds and ice force scores of huge Lakers into hibernation in some sheltered port, the crew doesn't just disappear. In fact, when a ship lays up for the winter, the work for some of the crew can last for as long as three to six weeks. Deck department men have several days work stowing all the deck gear as well as closing down the pilot house and boarding up the windows. The blackgang works on general maintenance, and depending on the amount of work needed, they could be at it up to six weeks. As long as some of the crew is aboard working, several steward department members, usually a chief steward, a cook and a porter, remain aboard to keep the crew well fed. Eventually, though, the entire crew is gone and these giant silenced Lakers stand tall side-by-side waiting for another Great Lakes winter to subside. Diiliith Temperatures nosedived in this Lake Superior port this month reaching as low as 22 degrees below zero, with a stiff wind chill factor making it feel like 59 below. On Nov. 28 there was no ice in Duluth's Harbor, but just four days later the Siberian-like temperatures quickly formed 9 inches of ice. As a result, the Coast Guard ordered all low horsepower vessels into layup, and navigation for the bigger ore carriers is slow and difficult. Early this month, it took the new SlU-manned self unloader Sam Laud four hours to make a usual one hour run across the ice-bound Duluth Harbor to an unloading site. Frankfort i The weather is bad here, too, but come hell or high water, the SlU-manned carferry Viking will operate throughout the long winter on its route across Lake Michigan from Frankfort, Mich, to Kewaunee, Wise. The trip usually takes three-and-a-half to four hours. Six of the seven SlU-manned small excursion ships, operated by Arnold November Jobless Rate of 8.1 Percent Hits '76 Peak Last month the nation's unemploy­ ment rate climbed to 8.1 percent, a high for the year, from October's 7.9 percent. The U.S. recession peak of 8.9 percent jobless was reached in May 1975. A key factor in the jump of the monthly unemployment rate was the layoffs of adult men whose jobless rate rose from 6.3 percent to 6.5 percent (a 1976 high) and for married men whose unemployment rate increased from 4.4 percent to 4.6 percent. For fulltime workers, the rate went from 7.6 percent to 7.7 percent. Houston IBEW Beef Backed Also apparently related to the higher jobless rate for adult males was the fact that during last month 147,000 more workers lost their last job bringing to a total of 3,925,000 those who had suffered the same fate. This figure is the top for this year and is 460,000 above the May low. In November, 200,000 more jobless workers in the country were added to the 7,769,000 in the ranks of the un­ employed. Only 357,000 persons found jobs last month and almost 560,000 more workers entered the 95.9-million labor force. ^Qa5on6' (ftQQtin^5 Pages Me? You were supposed to relieve Queuten! Houston SIU picketers show their support for the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local No. 66 strikers against the Houston Lighting and Povyer Co. recently with placards and music in a protest demonstration there. Seafarers Log �Washington Activities A. R By B. Rocker The study maintains that "the United States can no longer maintain parallel military transportation capabilities when the private sector can do the job." NACOA WILL ADDRESS PROBLEMS OF MARINE TRANSPORTATION The National Advisory Committee on Oceans and Atmosphere (NACOA), an arm of Congress, this month adopted a motion to begin a study of the entire field of marine transportation, including the problem of conflict between com­ mercial and national security goals, and the failure of present merchant marine policy. Committee director. Dr. Donald McKeman pointed out the steady decline of the U.S. merchant marine, particularly in comparison to fleets of other nations. McKernan said that despite direct subsidies to merchant shipping, the U.S. merchant marine has failed to prosper in the way it was intended under the Merchant Marine Act of 1936. The study will require 18 months to complete, and former Congressman Larry Hogan (R-Md.) suggested that along with the executive and legislative branches, trade associations and unions ought to be petitioned for help. r .•fie, . - •; '1 •i- President-elect Carter's meetings with members of the Ford Cabinet and appointments for his own Administration have been highly visible and the sub­ ject of much speculation. Congress, with considerably less visibility, is preparing for the First Session of the 95th Congress, opening Jan. 4. The Senate will swear in 18 new senators, the largest group since 1958, which may have an influence in changing that very traditional body. In addi­ tion, a proposal to reorganize the committee system in the Senate is pending and Sen. Stevenson, chairman of the Select Committee, expects the Senate to act on the plan early in the session. The House was reorganized in 1974. Majority Leader Thomas P. "Tip" O'Neill (D-Mass.) will replace retiring Carl Albert as speaker of the House. Rep. Leonor Sullivan, chairman of the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee and Rep. Thomas Downing, chair­ man of the Merchant Marine Subcommittee, both retired this year. Rep. Thomas Ashley (D-Ohio) who is the senior Democrat on the committee and thus in line for chairmanship is also second in seniority on the Banking and Currency Committee, and has not decided which option to pursue. TRANSPORTATION POLICY COMMISSION CONVENES The National Transportation Policy Study Commission, established under the Federal Aid Highway Act, met last month to set up the ground rules for its assessment of the nation's present and future transportation needs. The com­ mission is charged with defining the proper mix of highway, rail, air, pipeline and marine transport. The maritime industry will be monitoring the activities of the commission very closely. Deep concern has already been voiced over the makeup of the 19-member body, which is conspicuously without a single member from the maritime industry, either labor or management. CARGO PREFERENCE AND THE 95TH CONGRESS With President-elect Jimmy Carter on record in favor of a strong, viable U.S.-flag fleet, the maritime industry looks forward to steps toward a compre­ hensive national cargo policy after the inauguration and the opening of the 95th Congress. The industry feels that in addition to a cargo preference law there will be a reaffirmation of the Jones Act, which protects the nation's coastwise shipping, and the establishment of a Cabinet-level office for the coordination of all mari­ time activities. STUDY URGES GREATER DEFENSE ROLE FOR MERCHANT FLEET A Washington, D.C., research organization, the American Enterprise Insti­ tute for Public Policy Research, has just published an in-depth study of the nation's defense transportation system, concluding that the private transporta­ tion sector can meet most, if not all, of the needs of the Department of Defense at a significant saving, and without impairing overall defense readiness. SPAD is die union's separate segregated political fund. It solicits and accepts only voluntary contributions. It engages in political activities and makes con­ tributions to candidates. A member may voluntarily contribute as he sees fit or make no contribution withont fear of reprisal. Seafarers are urged to contribute to SPAD. It is the way to have your voice heard and to keep your union effective in the fight for legislation to protect the security of every Seafarer and his family. A copy of our report is filed with the Federal Election Commission and is available for purchase from the Federal Election Commission, Washington, D.C. A Father and Son Combination: In the Harbor and on the Sea Someday deepsea member Raul Guerra just might find himself on a ship that is being docked by his son, Raul Jr. The senior Brother Guerra, a mem­ ber of the engine department, ships out of the SIU port of Houston. He is currently sailing as electrician and re­ frigeration maintenanceman on the 55 Sea-Land Consumer. The younger Raul Guerra works as a tug deckhand for an SlU-contracted shipdocking company, G & H Towing Co. of Houston. Brother Guerra Sr. has sailed on SIU ships for 25 years, so it was only nat­ ural that his name'sake become inter­ ested in working on the water, too. In­ stead of following exactly in his father's footsteps, however, Raul Jr. decided to work on tugs instead of ships. The 23-year-old Boatman chose an excellent route to his present career. As soon as he graduated from high school he enrolled in the Harry Lundeberg School's entry Deckhand Program. Truly a veteran Piney Point Boatman, Brother Guerra was a member of IBU Class No. 3, back in 1973. He went stiaight from Piney Point to his job December, 1976 with G & H, where he has been ever since. "I like working four days on and four days off," says the younger Brother Guerra, explaining his preference for working on boats. "This schedule gives me pienty of time to follow my outside interests. And besides," he adds with a chuckle, "on a harbor tug you're al­ ways in sight of land." Brother Guerra Jr. has a most re­ warding outside interest to pursue when he is not working on his regular boat, the tug Ling. He is starting his own real The SIU father and son team of Boatman Raul Guerra, Jr. (left) and Sea­ farer Raul Guerra, Sr. get together on the deck of the Sea-Land Consumer in the port of Houston, last month. In the background is the son's company, G & H Towing. estate business, in which he purchases and refurbishes houses and mobile homes for resale. Although father and son do not work together on the water, their interests blend nicely on land—Raul Sr. enjoys helping his son with the electrical work on his income property. Dad spends his sparetime on other mechanical pursuits as well, such as repairing autos and building go-carts for his children. Raul Guerra Sr. and his wife Betty have five other offsprings in addition to Raul Jr., the oldest. The Guerra family lives near Houston in Texas City, just a few blocks from the waterfront, where they all enjoy fishing and other water sports. And at least one more Guerra son is considering a career with the SIU. Raul Guerra Sr. has a comfortable SIU retirement to look forward to in a few years. And what of his son's future? "I want to go back to Piney Point to upgrade," Raul Jr. says wisely. So, if the son's tug ever does dock the father's ship. Brother Raul Guerra Jr. will probably be in the Ling's wheelhouse, running the whole show. ^ INLAND [Hi Pages J �Houston Meetmg:New Hall, Carter and the USPHS I Second Pumpman Charlie C. Connor (left) and OS Pete Dolan who later took jobs on the SS Eagle Voyager (Sea Transport), await the start of the Houston membership meeting. SlU Vice President Paul Drozak dis­ cusses the opening of a new Houston hall in the spring. • './• / • :.' . ' 'i' '7 ' i.';';'-'' Registering on the beach with Patrolman Joe Perez (right) during the meeting was Brother Bob Fulk. In a group shot, Houston members listen attentively to Union business being discussed. , Page 10 ^^ At the monthly meeting last month were Seafarers Robert Bunch (left) of the engine department and Albert Coles of the deck department. T "Can President Carter help to keep the USPHS Hospitals open?" asks QMED Perry Ellis of the chairman. OS Johnny Hagen (left) talks some matter over with Wiper Russell Haynes. V Seafarers Log �I McCartaey Stirs SlU Support for U.S. Cargo Policy At a conference held in New York City Nov. 23 to debate the role of third-flag ocean carriers in American foreign trade, George McCartney, SIU N.Y. port agent, emphasized the Un­ ion's support for a national cargo-pol­ icy. "The elements of this cargo policy would include cargo preference and bi­ lateral shipping arrangements between the United States and its trading part­ ners," he said. As an example of cargo preference, he mentioned the SIU support for legis­ lation requiring that a percentage of America's crude oil imports be carried on U.S^ilag tankers. Although this leg­ islation was pocket vetoed by President Ford, Brother McCartney noted that "we will be pursuing that goal again in the coming months in the new Con­ gress." The ctmference was called by the Friends of the Seaman's Church Insti­ tute and held in the institute's New York City headquarters. Other speakers at the conference in­ cluded representatives x)f third-flag car­ riers—^Danish and Soviet lines, freight forwarders, American steamship lines, shippers . and Government maritime agencies. Because each of the speakers represented a different point of view, debate was heated and centered around whether to protect the American mer­ chant marine against the often cheaper third-flag carriers. Here the state-supported Soviet steamship lines was singed out for cri­ ticism by Donald Aldridge, executive vice president of the United States Lines as well as by freight forwarders and shippers who themselves take ad­ vantage erf the cheaper Russian rates. It was pointed out that rate cutting by the Russians, who do not need to make a profit from their operations, could put the American merchant fleet out of business. Afterwards, the Russians could raise their rates whenever they wanted. McCartney noted that the SIU was "especially concerned about the inva­ sion of American foreign commerce by Soviet ships, through rate-cutting which cannot be matched." A good solution to the overall prob­ lem of third-flag shipping would be cargo preference legislation and bi­ lateral shipping agreements, McCartney suggested. "We subscribe to something like the 40-40-20 percentage arrange­ ment, which the United Nations Con­ ference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) appears tp favor over­ whelmingly. That is, 40 percent of the commerce between two nations to be carried out by each of the trading part­ ners, with 20 percent to be carried by third-flag vessels." If the trading part­ ners don't have the cargo carrying capability, then the third-flag ships can play a greater role, he explained. Flag-of-convenience vessels "which is a nice way of referring to tax-dodg­ ing, runaway flag ships" also contribute to Ae problems of American shipping, McCartney pointed out. "We feel that the operators of the vessels contribute nothing to our economy but rather are a drain on our balance of payments. We are constantly battling this deviceof reg­ istering American-owned ships under registries of countries such as Liberia and Panama, a practice which eventu­ ally must be eliminated in the national interest." The fact that foreign-flag carriers dominate U.S. ocean-going foreign trade was behind the concern about third-flag ships. Lajst year, U.S.-flag carriers transported 31 million tons, or 5.1 percent of the 612 million tons of waterbome cargo that moved in our foreign trade, according to Howard F. Casey, deputy assistant secretary for maritime affairs of the U.S. Maritime Administration. He blamed the situa­ tion partially on- the lack of a modem bulk carrier fleet. Cannery Yforkers Ink 1st Contract in U.S. Samoa Culminating a bitterly fought threeyear organizing campaign, the SIUNAafiiliated United Cannery and Indus­ trial Workers of the Pacific has suc­ ceeded in negotiating the first contract ever for workers in American Samoa. The Union won the right to bargain for the workers at Van Camp Sea Food Co. after receiving a 2 to 1 mandate from the company's 600 employees in an NLRB-conducted election last year. The Union actually had lost a. pre­ vious NLRB election there, but filed unfair labor charges against the com­ pany, and the Labor Board subse­ quently overturned the election and ordered a new one. The new contract, which provides for hourly increases of 12 to 19 cents an hour in each of the two years of the agreement, was unanimously approved by the workers. Steve Edney, president of the Can­ nery Workers, said that when the Union first began organizing in Samoa- "the people were afraid because they didn't know what unions stood for, and the company threatened them with the lie that the carmery would move out of Samoa if the union was accepted." Edney also remarked that the new contract "may appear modest by U.S. mainland standards, but you have to start somewhere and I believe it will go a long way toward bringing better working conditions for all Samoans." Anoflm Drive Presently, the Union is involved in another bitter organizing drive in Samoa at the Star Kist cannery, which employs 700 people. There has already been one NLRB election that the Union lost. However, the Union filed unfair labor charges against the company, and again, the NLRB overturned the election. At first, the Labor Board simply ordered a new election. But the Union appealed this decision on the grounds that the com­ pany's extreme unfair labor practices "had destroyed conditions for effective organizing." The NLRB General Counsel agreed and subsequently issued a bargaining order for the Union, contingent on concurrance from an NLRB administra­ tive law judge. In other words, the Union may be awarded bargaining status for the workers without another election. Public hearings on the issue begin next February. Steve Edney said "such rulings are rare, but with the backing of the NLRB General Counsul, we feel we have a good case and" will come out on top." During the Star KIst Drive, Union or­ ganizers were threatened and coerced. whfle a company hired front organiza­ tion, the National Liberation Move­ ment, led a widespread anti-union rampaigii. Congratulate Moynihan New Sen. Daniel Patrick Moynihan (D-NY) on the _ right gets congratulatory handshake from N.Y. Port Agent George McCartney (left) and the good wishes of Seafarer Louis N. Cirighano, who is a member of the Passaic (N.J.) Board of Education, at an election rally held in New York City on Nov. 2. Quarterly Financial Unit Meets For Soyiet-American Relations The seven members of the Union's Quarterly Financial Committee met early this month to check the books at Headquarters. On the committee, elected at the December membership meeting in New York, are, clockwise from far left: Chief Cook Raymond Perez; Chief Steward Ivan Buckley; AB Nick D'Amante; Chairman Warren Cassidy of the steward department; William Koflowitch of the engine department; Chief Steward Aingel Seda, and Chief Steward Bob L. Scarborough. December, 1976 Seafarers of the SS Eagle Traveler (Sea Transport) add to Soviet-American relations by joining with part of the Russian crew of the M/V General Leseldze -on board the U.S.S.R. vessel in the Russian port of Poti. Page II •W "Si - \ •1 �'V-- ?•... Boatmen Moved Bumper '76 Grain Crop SlU Boatmen who handle grain barges a vital role in oar nation's economic well-being. Dei^ite low water conditions on the Mississippi and delays at Locks 26, the towing industry transported 40 percent of diis year's hamper crop of midwestem grain. Much of this grain moved throi^h the St. Louis area, where the Boatmen on this page can be seen doing their usual eflBcient job. Some SIU Boatmen work on large linebbats such as the Jack Wofford of American Commercial Baige Une Co. of Jeffersonville, Ind. These boats operate up and down tiie Missi^ippi and Illinois Rivers, dropping off empty baiges npbonnd and picking up loads downbonnd. Barge fleeting services, such as the INUWID ,„,™e LJOtfATERS SlU-contracted Ea^e Marine Service of St. Louis, hdp assemUe grain barges into larger tows for their southward journey. Their job includes shuttling empty and loaded barges m and out of the several local grain terminals. The efficient flow of grain on the in­ land waterways is cracial to our na­ tion's economy. Without low-cost grain transportation, we would all be paying more for scores of grain related prod­ ucts. The towing industry also enables our country to export some of its grain, contributing significantly in the nation's balance of trade with foreign countries. I Boatman Bud Prine, sailing lead deckhand, works aboard grain barge tow of his boat, the Jack Woffard, op­ erated by American Commercial Barge Line. The boat was locking through Lock 26 at Altoh,.lll. on the Mississippi River. MAfhile moving her tow of grain and soybean products through Lock 26, the M/V Jack Woffard seems to have disturbed a hungry flock of birds. Alas! Grain, grain everywhere but not a morsel to eat. SIU Deckhands Melvin Hand and John Johns of the boat Nancy Allen drop off empty grain barge at St. Louis grain terminal. .Page 12 ti Deckhand Frank Floyd of the Jack Woffard unwinds ratchet as boat locks through at Alton, III. Boatman David Ricketts works on tow of the Jack Woffard at Lock 26. Seafarers Log i •• /. r .-v' . A. : • �Hepresenfafion and Goals Cited How the AFL-CIO Serves the Labor Movement This is the seventh in a seriesS of articles which the Seafarer^ I Log is publishing to explain how 1^, various organisations affect the I Jobs and job security of Seafarers, The American Federation of La­ bor and Congress of Industrial Or­ ganizations—known more familiarly as the AFL-CIO—is a voluntary federation of 109 national and inter­ national unions in the United States. It was established on Dec. 5, 1955 when the two separate labor federa­ tions merged into a single trade union center. At its base, the AFL-CIO is peo­ ple, more than 14-million men and women in occupations as diverse as America itself—steelworkers. Sea­ farers, machinists, actors, television cameramen, waiters, cannery work­ ers, sales clerks, fishermen, engi­ neers, garment workers, college professors, printers, letter carriers, nurses, tugboat captains, school­ teachers, cab drivers, zoo keepers, etc., etc. In nearly every field of human endeavor, workers have formed unions to bargain collectively with their employers, striving to improve their way of life by achieving just wages and working conditions. The AFL-CIO itself does no bar­ gaining. It is a union of unions which was formed to represent the Amer­ ican labor movement and to serve its affiliated unions by: • Speaking for the whole labor movement before Congress and other branches of government. • Representing American labor in world affairs through its participa­ tion in the International Labor Or­ AMERICAN FEDERATION STAFF Accounting Civil Rights Community Services Data Processing Education International Affairs Legislation Library Organization and Field Services Political Education Publications Public Relations Purchasing Research Social Security Urban Affairs TRADI AND INDUSTRIAL DEPARTMENTS Building Trades Induslrio! Union Label Trades Maritime Employees Metal Trades Public Employee Railway Employees [ 749 Loi .'' Department Councils December, 1976 ganization (ILO), a United Nations agency, and through direct contact with the central labor organizations of free nations throughout the world. • Helping to organize the unor­ ganized in the United States. • Coordinating such activities as commuriity services, political educa­ tion and voter registration for greater effectiveness. The organizational structure of the AFL-CIO insures the preserva­ tion of the democratic process within the federation. Broad, general policies are estab­ lished at conventions which are held every two years, and which are par­ ticipated in by every affiliated na­ tional union. The convention elects the AFL-CIO president, secretarytreasurer and 33 vice presidents. These officers make up the AFL-CIO ployees, and the Food and Beverage Executive Council which governs Trades. These departments have federation affairs between conven­ their own executive boards, hold tions, supplements convention poli­ their own conventions, and manage cies and keeps them up-to-date. and finance their own programs. SIU President Paul Hall is a vice The aims and aspirations of the president of the AFL-CIO and is a AFL-CIO are clearly spelled out in member of the Executive Council. its constitution. In summary, these There is also a General Board, objectives are: made up of the Executive Council • To improve wages, hours and plus an officer of each affiliated union working conditions for workers. and each constitutional department. • To bring the benefits of free collective bargaining to all workers. The AFL-CIO also has eight con­ • To achieve equality of oppor­ stitutional departments which are trade and industrial groupings for tunity for all workers, regardless of unions with strong common interests. race, creed, color or national origin. • To support legislation which They are the Maritime Trades De­ will aid workers and to oppose harm­ partment, Building and Construction Trades, Metal Trades, Railway Em­ ful legislation. • To protect and strengthen dem­ ployees, Industrial Union, Union La­ bel and Service Trades, Public Em- ocratic institutions and to preserve America's democratic traditions. • To aid in promoting the cause of peace and freedom in the world. • To protect the labor movement against corruption and racketeers. • To safeguard the labor move­ ment from communists, fascjsts and other totalitarians. • To encourage workers to regis­ ter and vote, and to exercise fully their responsibilities as citizens. • To encourage the sale of unionmade goods through the use of the union label. Specific programs to achieve the AFL-CIO's goals are developed at conventions and by the Executive Council. These are carried out by standing committees established by the AFL-CIO, and are implemented on a day-to-day basic by the field and headquarters staff under the direc­ tion of the AFL-CIO president. The standing committees were set up to deal with legislation, civil rights, political education, ethical practices, international affairs, or­ STRUCTURAL ORGANIZATION ganization, education, Social Secur­ of the ity, economic policy, community OF LABOR AND CONGRESS OF INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATIONS services, housing, research, public relations, safety and occupational NATIONAL CONVENTION GENERAL BOARD health, and veterans affairs. Executive Council and (Every 2 Years) one principal officer of The SIU takes an active part in each national and in­ T ternational union and the affairs of the AFL-CIO, partici­ affiliated Department EXECUTIVE COUNCIL pating in organizing drives, educa­ President, Secretary-Treosorer, 33 Vice Presidents tion programs, legislation and politi­ STANDING COMMITTEES cal action. In addition to his activities Civil Rights as a vice president of the AFL-CIO Community Services OFFICERS Economic Policy and member of the Executive Coun­ President and Secretary-Treasurer Education Ethical Practices cil, SIU President Paul Hall is also Headquarters, Washington, D. C. Housing International Affairs the chairman of the federation's Or­ Legislotive ganizing Committee. Organization Political Educotion The AFL-CIO, for its part, has Public Relations 109 Research stood side by side with the SIU in Safety and Occu­ NATIONAL AND many of our Union's struggles. Dur­ pational Health INTERNATIONAL UNIONS Social Security ing the long legislative battle for en­ Veterans Affairs actment of a cargo preference law— the Eneigy Transportation Security 60,000 Lacal Unions of Act of 1974—the AFL-CIO lent its National and International Unions influence in Congress to help win STATE CENTRAL BODIES in 50 States ond passage of the act. The Federation 142 Local Unions Directly 1 Commonwealth Affiliated with AFL-CIO was also instrumental in helping to win passage of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970. And, the AFL-CIO will Membership of the AFL-CIO, January 1, 1976 stand with ns in this next session of LOCAL CENTRAL BODIES in 745 Communities Congress when we again seek to 14.200.000 achieve a cargo preference law which will promote the jobs and job secur­ ity of SIU members. 1 V 1 ] Page 13 r i''i-: :U �w 91 B83SSy*^^fyaser<-#^i INGER (Reynolds Metals), October MAYAGUEZ (Puerto Rico Marine 3—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Wil­ Mgt.), October 3—Chairman, Recert­ liam Bushong; Secretary Duke Hall; ified Bosun M. Landron; Secretary S. Educational Director Oscar Cooper; Gamer. No disputed OT. Chairman Deck Delegate Jose Salinas; Engine discussed and read a letter on the Alco­ Delegate Barney Hireen; Steward Del­ holic Rehabilitation Program. The im­ egate Walter Cutter. $69.11 in ship's portance of donating to SPAD was also fund. No disputed OT. The last issue of discussed. A vote of thanks to the stew­ the Seafarers Log was read and dis­ ard department for a job well done. cussed and the chairman advised all Next port, Baltimore. crewmembers to read the Log from PANAMA (Sea-Land Service), Oc­ front to back to get all the news. Also tober 3—Chairman, Recertified Bosim discussed the importance of donating C. Mize; Secretary J. E. Higgins; Edu­ to SPAD. Next port, Corpus Christi. cational Director N. Bathia. $10.20 in OGDEN WILLAMETTE (Ogden ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck Marine Transport), October 17— department. The Alcoholic Rehabilita­ Chaiman, Recertified Bosun R. D. tion Program poster was received and OGDEN WABASH (Ogden Ma­ NEWARK (Sea-Land Service), Oc­ Schwarz; Secretary E. Kelly; Educa­ posted. Observed one minute of silence tober 17—Chairman, Recertified Bo­ rine), October 24—Chairman, Recert­ tional Director H. Meredith; Deck Del­ in memory of our departed brothers. sun K. Hellman; Secretary L. J. Crane; ified Bosun J. Delgado; Secretary H. egate C. H. Spina; Engine Delegate C. SHOSHONE (Hudson Waterways), Educational Director Roger P. Cole­ Huston; Educational Director M. Wil­ Killeen; Steward Delegate I. Gray. No. October 10—Chairman, Recertified man; Deck Delegate G. Hayes; Engine liams; Deck Delegate J. Spell; Engine disputed OT. A discussion was held on Bosun A. E. Weaver; Secretary B. Delegate A. L. Craig; Steward Delegate Delegate T. Rodriguz; Steward Dele­ the Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center at Fletcher; Educational Director T. G. A. Lazorisak. Some disputed OT in gate O. Rios. No disputed OT. Letter Piney Point and the good job it is doing. Clark; Deck Delegate R. Rogers. No deck department. Chairman informed was received from Executive Vice Pres­ Also, a discussion on President Paul disputed OT. Chairman noted that the the members of the articles that are ident, Frank Drozak, explaining the Hall's Report. A vote of thanks to the Seafarers Log is being received regu­ contained in the Seafarers Log and that Ogden Marine 12-month articles in steward department for a job well done. larly. Discussed item Nos. 3 and 7 in they should read them so as to be better regard to days off and transportation, SEA-LAND MARKET (Sea-Land the highlight notices of the August Log. informed on what is going on in the and was read and posted. A vote of Service), October 24—Chairman, Re­ Also advised crewmembers to read the Union and around them. Secretary ex­ thanks to the steward department. Re­ certified Bosun W. Byrne; Secretary R. Know Your Rights column in the Log. tended a vote of thanks to all depart­ port to the Seafarers Log: "This is a Hutchins. Chairman reported that the Next port. Corpus Christi. 30-hour ship. We pump out in 30 ments for making everything run Piney Point Alcoholic Rehabilitation hours, have 30 hours at sea and re­ MOUNT EXPLORER (Mount smooth on the ship and for keeping the Program is now in operation and any­ Shipping), October 6—Chairman, Re­ messrooms and pantry clean. Next port, turn. From Guayama, Puerto Rico to one who knows of a shipmate who either Aruba, Puenta, Cadone, Vene­ certified Bosun Billy G. Edelmon; Sec­ Seattle. needs help can take him to the SIU hall SEA-LAND COMMERCE (Sea- zuela or Puerto La Cruz. We sometimes retary A. Salem; Deck Delegate Marvin to register. The agent will take it from Zimbro; Engine Delegate Paul C. John­ Land Service), October 10—Chair­ lose track of what day it is. The weather there and see that he is enrolled. No son; Steward Delegate Young Mc­ man, Recertified Bosim L. G. G. Reck; is good, we have no snow." disputed OT. The entire crew gave the Millan. No disputed OT. Chairman will Secretary Gus Skendelas; Educational FORT HOSKINS (Interocean Mgt.), steward department a vote of thanks for hold a discussion on the Alcoholic Re­ Director John B. Kirk; Steward Dele­ October 24—Chairman John Floyd; a job well done and for making the trip habilitation Program. A vote of thanks gate Walter R. Stewart. No disputed Secretary G. Rosholt; Educational Di­ pleasant. Observed one minute of sil­ was given to the steward department , OT. $339.20 in movie fund. Chairman rector C. Landa. No disputed OT. ence in memory of our departed for exceptionally good food and good advised crewmembers to read, the Sea­ $11.68 in ship's fund. Chairman has brothers. farers Log more closely to be up-to- folder about the Alcoholic Rehabilita­ service. Next port, Texas City. BOSTON (Sea-Land Service), Octo­ tion Program which will be posted on SAN FRANCISCO (Sea-Land Serv­ date on what our Union is doing. A ber 3—Chairman, Recertified Bosun vote of thanks to James Fuller, QM, the billboard for all those who are in­ ice), October 16—Chairman, Recerti­ L. E. Joseph; Secretary J. Keno; Edu­ for playing tapes on the public address terested. Observed one minute of sil­ fied Bosun Anthony Palino; Secretary cational Director Glen; Deck Delegate system; the crew really, appreciated it. A. Seda. Some disputed OT in deck and A vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ence in memory of our departed A. Mouiglio; Engine Delegate J, Diaz; brothers. engine departments. Chairman noted ment Steward Delegate S. Bell. No disputed for a job well done. Next port that the ship will go to Northern Europe SEA-LAND ECONOMY (Sea-Land OT. A poster was received on the Alco­ Long Beach. on the next voyage. Also discussed the Service), October 31—Chairman, Re­ holic Rehabilitation Center and posted BORINQUEN (Puerto Rico Marine importance of donating to SPAD. A certified Bosun F. H. Johnson; Secre­ in the messroom. At this meeting the vote of thanks to the steward depart­ Mgt.), October 3—Chairman, Recertitary L. Nicholas; Educational Director program was discussed and the general ment for a job well done. Observed one ified Bosun Calixto L. Gonzales; Secre­ H. DuHadaway; Deck Delegate C. feeling is that it is another benefit along minute of silence in memory of our de­ tary J. Prats; Engine Delegate Juan Johnson; Engine Delegate R. Clious; with the many wonderful benefits which Guaris. $34 in ship's fund. No disputed parted brothers. Steward Delegate H. Jones. $35 in our Union affords it's membership. BR AMERICAN EXPLORER (Hudson OT. A discussion was held by ship's ship's fund. No disputed OT. The SIU Louis Moreno was returning to the ship Waterways), October 3—Chairman, chairman on the SIU and IBU merger educational pamphlet was received and when he tripped somehow on the gang­ Recertified Bosun D. D. Fleming; Sec­ and if we continue like this we are going p(5sted. Chairman" discussed the Alco­ way and fell through the ropes. He retary D. G. Chafin; Educational Direc­ to be one strong Union governed by one holic Rehabilitation Program and made landed on the dock and was badly hurt tor S. J. Browning. No disputed OT. unified Constitution. Also a discussion reference to the poster in the messhall and rushed to the hospital. The crew Chairman gave a report on the Seafarers was held on the President's Report and which contains all the information made inquiries this trip as to the condi­ Alcoholic Rehabilitation Program and why we cannot afford to sit still. Com­ needed for this service. It was suggested tion of Brother Moreno and was very the poster on the program was re­ paring our Union-^s il was 30 years that it be brought up at the next safety happy to hear he was doing very well. ceived and put on the bulletin board in ago, the American maritime labor meeting for the mates to be more speci­ We wish him a speedy recovery. The the crew messroom. Also asked all movement after years of struggling for fic on instructions of duties of each per­ crew was asked to pay special attention crewmembers to read the Seafarers Log recognition and dignity has achieved son at fire and boat drill. This has been when going on and off the ship in since it contains a lot of good informa­ many A^ictories. We should, keep the brought to the attention of the safety Texas, to do so with all precaution as tion. A vote of thanks to the steward SIU- strong and break new ground in ^meeting before. Next port, Rotterdam. this is still a very dangerous dock; developing a base of security for all department for a job well'done. Seafarers,* both the young men just starting out and the old-timers who are Official ship's minutes were also received frbm the following vessels: ready to retire. A vote of thanks to GALVESTON AMERICAN EXPLORER President, Paul Hall for all of his efforts ZAPATA PATRIOT TRANSINMANA MOHAWK to make the SIU today the strongest OGDEN CHALLENGER John Ashley CHARLESTON maritime Union in America. Also noted :^MOBILE. DELTA MAR Oliver N. Myers asks that you con­ was the importance of donating to PORTLAND LONG BEACH YELLOWSTONE tact him at Apt. 2F, 536 9th St., Brook­ SPAD. MARYLAND OAKLAND MAUMEE lyn, N.Y. 11215. LYMAN HALL EAGLE TRAVELER SEATTLE ; DEL ORO (Delta Steamship), Oc­ DELTA MEXICO IBERVILLE Clarence 'Tee Wee" Prior AGUADBLLA tober 24—Chairman, Recertified Bo­ DELTA PARAGUAY NECHES TAMARA GUILDEN • Vern Poulson asks that you contact sun Donald E, Pool; Secretary Teddy TEX JEFF DAVIS BALTIMORE him at 6039 South Tacoma, Wash. Kross; Educational Director Benjamin SEA-LAND MC LEAN JOSEPH HEWES OVERSEAS TRAVELER® Cooley; Deck Delegate George L. EsPuget Sound 98409. SEA-LAND VENTURE PONCE DE LEON | SEA-LAND RESOURCE teve; Engine Delegate Orlando Gon­ MERRIMAC Bernard Lee Gay CAROLINA ANCHORAGE I zales; Steward Delegate Cesar Guerra. GALLOWAY SAN JUAN TRANSCOLUMBIA f Ruby Gay-Cloutier requests that you $120 in movie fund. $70 in ship's fund. ALLEGIANCE- V - . DiELTA URUGUAY SEA-LAND EXCHANGE! contact her as soon as possible c/o Don Some disputed OT in deck department. COLUMBIA THOMAS LYNCH SEA-LAND PRODUC^^I Whitman at Box 488, Coats, N.C. Chairman explained the . work of the THOMAS JEFFERSON PENN I BANNER ships' committees and also discussed 27521. IZABETHPORT PUERTO RICO JACKSONVILLE f Piney Point. Report to Seafarers Log: Charlie Gard 5EA-LAND CONSUM«» JOHN TYLER GALVESTON "Ship just left Belem, Brazil. Will ar­ lEAVER STATE HUMACAO SEA-LAND FINANCE; Chris Killeen asks that you contact rive in Monrovia, Liberia on the 27th WRIH POTOMAC VAI^GE DEFENDEll, him as soon as possible at 926 Monroe of October. Then to Lagos-Apapa, lASlto CAOFORNIAlnr BROOi^^ Ave., Scranton, Pa. Nigeria." Personals Page 14 Seafarers Log �; , I V SS Manhattan Montreal^ Canada The 115,000-ton tanker, the 55 Manhattan (Hudson Waterways) has been charted by the Exxon Corp. for 18 months to carry oil from the North Slope's Alaskan Pipeline to the lower 48 states when the pipeline is completed by around the middle of next year. Exxon chartered the 55 Manhattan in 1969 converting her hull to an ice­ breaker when she made a successful test run from the port of Philadelphia plowing up through 15-foot thick ice-clogged Canada's Northwest Passage to Point Barrow, Alaska. The run was to test the economic feasibility of carrying oil over the northern route to East Coast ports. Last June she was on the grain run to Russia. Roman Gralewicz, 46, president of the SIU of Canada, in Geneva, Switzer­ land was named to the governing executive board of the Joint Maritime Com­ mission of the International Labor Organizationr. The 36-member commission nominated by the International Labor Con­ ference oversees international maritime affairs and sets worldwide standards for the wages and working conditions for seamen. Gralewicz was appointed by the Canadian Government as a "workers dele­ gate" to the 62nd International Maritime Conference in Geneva. SS Sea-Land Producer Last month, U.S. Attorney General Edward H. Levi gave the conditional green light to Federal construction licensing by waiving objections to proposed deepwater Gulf super oil ports off Freeport, Tex. and Grande Isle, New Orleans. Levi said he was okaying the ventures because of the nation's need for large oil import facilities. He urged requirements that would let all shippers use both ports. An onshore superport for Galveston faces a referendum vote next Jan. 15. Chief Steward Lambert Waldrop of the S-L 7 containership 55 Sea-Land Producer (Sea-Land) last month got a letter of commendation from the U.S. Public Health Service for attaining a perfect 100 score on sanitary inspection of the ship's steward department. She is the fourth Sea-Land vessel based in the port of New Orleans to be so cited, according to the company's port steward there, Art Lesh. The others are the Sea-Land Consumer, Sea-Land Venture and the Sea-Land Economy. SS Transindiana Seafarers and officers aboard the 55 Transindiana (Hudson Waterways) en­ joyed quite a delicious Thanksgiving Day Bicentennial dinner hosted by Capt. O. Sewell and prepared by maitre (T Chief Steward Walter J. Fitch, Chef James P. Barclay, Vegetable Cook Jose Cubano and Baker German Rios. Maitre d' Fitch served the crew such appetizing canapes as real caviar, anchovies stuffed, deviled eggs and smoked salmon and oysters to begin the feast. Or they could have had a shrimp cocktail, or egg nogg or a fruit salad with sour cream to start. Or crab soup imperial or Oriental-broiled fresh hali­ but steak. Chef Barclay then offered Seafarers a grilled, marinated shell steak smothered in mushroom sauce. Next came a sherry-basted roast young Tom turkey with oyster dressing, hen gravy and cranberry, spiced apple rings. If you were still hungry, you could have had a serving of baked, glazed Virginia ham in wine sauce. All of this gourmet food with a Portuguese red wine. Cook Cubano featured wild rice, candied sweet potatoes, asparagus and fresh corn on the cob. Baker RioS pro­ vided rolls, hot mince and pumpkin pie and fruit cake. An after dinner treat was Edam cheese. SS Delta Norte The 55 Delta Norte (Delta Line) has inaugurated a first port of call of one of the company's LASH vessels to Santo Tomas de Castilla, Guatemala. SS Golden Endeavor On Christmas Day, the 55 Golden Endeavor (Aeron) hauled 76,000 tons of crude oil from a West African port to the Caribbean. J Freeporf, Tex., New Orleans^ Galveston Washington, D.C. The Washington-based Transportation Institute (TI) has urged President Ford to reject proposals to boost Panama Canal tolls for the second time in two years. In a letter to the President, the institute said the proposed 19 percent hike —on top of 1974's 20 percent increase—"would seriously jeopardize the abil­ ity of a large segment of American-flag shipping to continue a portion of their intercoastal operations." While a further increase "would place an additional burden on Panama Canal users" it would "do nothing to alleviate the basic financial problem of the Panama Canal Co." Rapidly rising operating costs are plaguing the com­ pany. Herb Brand, president of TI, mentioned the company's 1974 accounting decision whereby it began to write off treaty rights, excavation and other items thus raising measurable costs which must be covered. Congressional legislation to require the company to revert to its old accounting system failed to garner the necessary votes to pass. Brand added ffiat in view of the "large question surrounding this matter, we believe a cautious approach is called for. Consequently, we respectfully urge that you (Ford) do not approve the Panama Canal Co. petition for a rate in­ crease until an in depth examination can be made of all factors involved." Some South American nations and the nonsubsidized American Maritime Assn. have also objected to a jump in canal rates. Ii The U.S. has signed treaties with the Soviet Union and Mexico on America extending its 12-mile fishing zone to a 200-mile limit off her coasts on Mar. 1 and allowing Yankee fisherman to fish in a 200-mile area off the Mexican coasts. All vessels will have to register, obtain fishing permits and respect fish catch quotas. Japan and the U.S. are set to sign a fishing pact. Tom Cranford Heads Unit That Processes 2.5,000 Claims a Year It takes a lot of people to keep the SIU's Headquarters operations running smoothly. And one of the "smoothest operators" of all these people is Tom Cranford, head of the Claims Depart­ ment of the SIU Welfare Plan. Cranford's department annually pro­ cesses upwards of 25,000 welfare claims from SIU and UIW members and their dependents, translating into nearly $6 million in cash payments. His department, made up of 28 people, also handles all pension claims as well as applications for the,SIU's Annual Col­ lege Scholarship Program. Yet despite the workload, if a welfare claim is received by Cranford's depart­ ment on a Monday, and if all pertinent informatioff accompanies the claim, a check is in the mail to the member or his dependent by Friday. He explains, however, that claims are often delayed due to a lack of im­ portant information on the claim form or the failure to include other necessary documents such as doctor or hospital bills. As a part of the operation, the Claims Department maintains a tele- type office to get in quick touch with men)bers on ships or the ports, as well as a microfilm library which stores thousands of members' records. The Claims Department also works closely with the Union's computer data center Tom Cranford, standing, head of the Claims Department of the SIU Welfare Plan, goes over some work with Lou Delma at the Plan's offices in Brooklyn. to establish such items as a member's eligibility. Working for Union 16 Years Cranford, now 36 years of age, has been working for the Union for 16 years. He started out in June 1960 as a multilith operator printing forms for the Welfare Plan. He got the job with the Union just three days after coming to New York from his hometown of Lynch, Ky. When he first started the job, Cran­ ford actually planned to work only for the summer, and then continue his col­ lege studies at a school in New York. He had gone to Kentucky State College for four years but was 27 credits short of a degree in Business Administration. He originally wanted to be a teacher, but instead he decided to stay with the SIU. As the years went by, he became more and more involved in the Union and its operations. Cranford joined the Claims Depart­ ment in 1962 as a processor, working his way up to supervisor by 1967. In Continued on Page 33 Page 15 December, 1976 • • r-t';' J i. I �• It'k' '•• •"• Warrior Committee At a John F. Kennedy Airport payoff In the port of New York last month was the Ship's Committee of the SS Warrior (Sea-Land) of (I. to r.): Deck Delegate 0. Ensala; Chief Steward Oscar Smith, secretary-reporter; Educational Di­ rector Mikal Overgeaard; Engine Delegate Dennis Whalen, and Recertified Bosun John Japper, ship's chairman. The Warrior had experienced engine trouble north of Lisbon, Portugal and the crew was flown home. •\ Joseph Hewes Committee Recertified Bosun Raymond Ferrera (standing far left) ship's chairman of the SS Joseph Hewes (Waterman) stands by at a payoff with (seated I. to r.): N.Y. Patrolman George Ripoll, the ship's Deck Delegate William Moody and N.Y. Patrolman Teddy Babkowski. Standing (center to r.) are: Educational Director William Egan; Chief Steward Robert Outlaw, secfetary-reporter, and Engine Delegate Harry Foster. The ship paid off at Brooklyn's Pier 7. ; -J 4'• T'.fC;'. • > >'-1 ' ' 4* • • 1,..- .V. Vantage Horizon Committee Iberyilie Committee Waiting for the loading of grain for Russia to be completed in1he port of Gal­ veston is the Ship's Committee of the SS Vantage Horizon (Vancor) of (seated I. to r.): Engine Delegate Peter Mikos; Houston Patrolman Gene Taylor, and ship's chairman, Lonnie Cole, recertified bosun. The rest of the committee at the payoff are (standing I. to r.): Chief Steward Cieo Jones, secretary-reporter; Deck Delegate Tony Maben, and Steward Delegate R. E. Crawford. The Ship's Committee of the SS Iberville (Waterman) pose for a payoff photo last month in Port Newark, N.J. They are (standing i. to r.): Chief Electrician Edgar Armstrong, educational director; Steward Delegate Don Hewson, and Engine Delegate Bob Spencer. Seated (I. to r.) are: Recertified Bosun Tom Price, ship's chairman, and Deck Delegate Desal Barry. 4. Robert E. Lee Committee Boston Committee Part of the Ship's Committee of the SS Boston (Sea-Land) are (I. to r.): Chjef Cook S. Bell, steward delegate; Engine Delegate J. Diaz; Recertified Bosun Leyal Joseph, ship's chairman, and Educational Director James Glenn. The ship paid off on Nov. 14 in Port Elizabeth, N.J. ) Page 16 I ii:>-. SlU Headquarters Representative Leon Hail (seated center) is with the Ship's Committee of the SS Robert E. Lee (Waterman) last month of (I. to r.): Deck Delegate E. Clarke, Jr.; Recertified Bosun Alfred Hanstvedt, ship's chairman; Engine Delegate S. Hawkins, and Steward Delegate Vincent Herbert. The ship paid off in the port of New York at Brooklyn's Pier 7. .. - Seafarers Log -r'- I'' rs r • �H SEAFARERS Special Supplement Ofnetal pabUcatlM •! tha SBAPAHBIIS INTBRNATIONAI. UNION• AtUatle, GaU, Lalus muA lalMid Waten District- AFL-CIO r -I Seminar Rallies Help for Alcoholics "Telling it like it is" might have been the theme of the seminar on alcoholism held at the Harry Lundeberg School, Nov. 12, 13, and 14. If anyone thought they would leave the weekend of lectures, films and meetings the same way they came in, they were clearly mistaken. From all over the country, port agents, management representatives and invited guest speakers gathered. Each SIU port elected two dele­ gates from the rank and file to attend. Other unions also sent rep­ resentatives to see how the Al­ cohol Rehabilitation Center works. From the time we arrived till the time we left the seminar, "Rehabili­ tation: One Union's Approach to Alcoholism," our attitudes and ac­ tions toward alcoholics were chal­ lenged. We learned that alcoholism is a killer disease but one that can be treated if the Union members face up to this fact, pull together, and encourage the alcoholic broth­ ers to seek help. "Help is available right in the fam­ ily—at the Alcoholic Rehabilita­ tion Center," one of the speakers, Seattle Port Agent Harvey Mesford Bill Hibbert, director of the Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center, greeted the audience and introduced the guest speakers. • C- I .5 SIU members and guests gather in the auditorium of the Charles S. Zimmerman. told the participants. In addition, the delegates were given a list of rehabilitation facilities in each port. The key to treatment we learned is to stop covering for alcoholic broth­ ers, laughing at them, blaming them, or hoping their problem will disappear by itself. "Save a life," was the message. On Friday night, all day Satur­ day, and Sunday morning, the speakers explained how to tell who is an alcoholic, what the medical and psychological symptoms are and how the disease can be brought under control. We leamed how the Alcoholic Rehabilitation Cen­ ter works and were given specific instructions on how to convince Union brothers to attend. Visitors were able to tour the Center Satur­ day afternoon and attend an open Alcoholic Anonymous meeting Sat­ urday night. The most inspiring moment came on Sunday morning when nine of the brothers who have completed the program spoke about their ex­ periences. They thanked the Union and offered living proof of the mir­ acle of recovery. I It was a long trip from San Francisco, but well worth it according to, from the left: Jack Kingsley, bosun; Steve Troy, San Francisco port agent, and Steve Mooney, QMED. The last seminar, held in late January 1976, brought the sailors' drinking problem out of the closet. At that time, the SIU was forming its policy on ways to help alcoholic members and the Rehabilitation Center was just getting under way. Since then, over 80 Seafarers, Boat­ men and Lakers have been through tiie program and the success rate for treatment has been high. The benefits of this second semi­ nar are already visible. During its first year the Center had an average of eight residents at a time, although the staff and spacious facility were able to accommodate 14 men. Since the mid-November seminar, the Center has been filled to capacity and many more brothers are show­ ing an interest in signing up for the six-week program. •m St. Louis Port Agent Scotty Aubusson (I.) and SIU Boatman Jim Bernachi from St. Louis were enthusiastic about the seminar. After the lectures, the deep-draft Great Lakes delegation got together for a photo. They are, (I. to r.): Jack Allen, SIU Duluth representative; George Telegadas, SIU Cleveland representative; Fred Farnen, Headquarters representa­ tive; Jack Bluitt, Detroit port agent, and Leo Godley, a Detroit delegate. �Drozak Declares the ARP Proved Successful Both Aboard Ship and on Shore On Saturday morning, SIU Execu­ tive Vice President Frank Drozak opened the session with: "I believe the Alcoholic Rehabilitation Program has proved successful on board ship and on shore," he declared. "Already we can see a difference in the Ship's Com­ mittees and the functioning of the Union on board the ships. "We were shy about admitting that the bottle can get the best of you, but this program has improved the rela­ tionship with the membership 100 per­ cent," he said. "Shipping today is completely differ­ ent from what it used to be. These large automated high speed ships and the fast turn around ships have an effect on the Seafarer. The short stay in port espe­ cially creates problems and pressures. We need to discuss our problems with each other and that is what we are doing. "In particular, if we talk about the problems of alcohol and about the Re­ habilitation Center, we can save a life. Many of our brothers who seemed like hopeless cases went through the Center and became competent, useful Seafarers again," Brother Drozak pointed out. "The Alcoholic Rehabilitation Pro­ gram is one of the greatest things the Union could have done. Many of the people who come into our industry come from broken homes and many of these homes were broken by alcohol. Some of the Seafarers come from or­ phanages and some have their kids in orphan homes. But this program can help the situation. "We have a brotherhood and a com­ munity here. But a guy who Is drunk all the time cannot even appreciate the community he has. That is why we have the program, to make our com­ munity even stronger. "I suggest we help our brothers," Vice Presdent Drozak concluded. "If a brother asks you about the Center or asks you for help, don't brush him off." '\..We Are Concentrating on What We Can Do for the Alcoholic—Brown "We are grateful for your support," Hazel Brown, president of the Harry Lundeberg School, told the audience as she followed SIU Executive Vice Pres­ ident Frank Drozak on the podium. Noting that there has been a growing awareness about the problems of al­ coholism on the part of Union members, she posed a challenge. "The first con­ ference in January 1976 was one of awareness. Now we are concentrating on what we can do." The problem is pressing. Ms. Brown cited the October collision between a ferry and tanker on the Mississippi River in Louisiana. Newspaper reports indicated that the captain of the ferry may have been drinking. "A combina­ tion of alcohol and fatigue distorts per­ ceptions of time, space and distance and impairs the motor facilities," she noted. Jobs in the shipping industry are dan­ gerous and alcoholism must be con­ trolled, she said. Deal With the Alcoholic "People who get rid of a drunk in the hall by shipping him out are causing a problem," she said. "We want the port agents who are on the firing line in dealing with the members to take note of this and deal with alcoholics." She called attention to the booklet of material given to each participant at the seminar. It included a list of al­ coholic rehabilitation resources avail­ able in each port which could be used if members with a drinking problem were not willing or not able to go to the Piney Point Center. Increased use of all facilities for dealing with alcoholism would help the members and the Union, she said. ..Result of Too Much Drinking Is Harm to the Body "The most direct result of too much drinking is physical harm to the body," Dr. LeClair Bissell explained in her speech about the medical aspects of alcohol. Alcohol is involved in certain types of cancer and liver disease. But other results are less direct and people don't always realize alcohol is the cause. "For example, alcohol hurts sexual potency," she said. "People think, they drink because they have problems in the bedroom, but the problem is often caused by alcohol to begin with. Al­ cohol can even make you feel insane, although once you stop drinking you may find out you are perfectly normal. "Many people who are hospitalized with severe burns or broken legs are alcoholic," she continued. "Most pa­ tients who are in the hospital cold unit recovering from overexposure after lying out in freezing weather are alco­ holic, unless they are diabetic or had a stroke. Alcoholics are likely to get knife or gunshot wounds, or convul­ sions." Dr. Bissell, who is the chief of the Smithers Alcoholism and Treatment Center of the Roosevelt Hospital in New York City and had been an ac­ tive alcoholic herself, got her M.D. de­ gree from the Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons—also in New York. Her specialty is internal medi­ cine and treatment of alcoholism. She estimated that 30 to 60 percent of hospital beds were occupied by al­ coholics and declared it was about time the alcoholism itself was treated, rather than the results. But the medical estab­ lishment has been slow in coming around to this point of view. Alcoholism Is a Disease "Alcoholism is a disease and like all diseases, nobody wants to get it," she declared. "A kid doesn't say when he is 5-years-old, 'Daddy I want to be an alcoholic when* I grow up.' You should not hold an alcoholic responsible for becoming one, because in fact he is not Page 18 responsible," she stressed. "However, once a person knows he is an alcoholic, he is responsible to work on his cure, just as you would expect a diabetic to be careful about eating sugar." • Alcohol can be a deadly drug. "You can die of an overdose of alcohol if you happen to chug-a-lug a bottle of vodka and don't vomit it back," she pointed out. "However, it is more common to die when withdrawing from alcohol be­ cause the withdrawal can be very severe. That is why an alcoholic has to be detoxed in a hospital. You cannot try to detox while on a ship, because you can die of convulsions or delirium tremors." Withdrawal is severe because of the way alcohol affects the nerves, she ex­ plained. Alcohol is part of a family of drugs called "sedative-hypnotics" which includes wood alcohol ("gets you high before you die"), laughing gas, chlorohydrate (Mickey Fins), quaalude, Milltown, Valium and librium. They are sold for fun, for anesthesia, as sleeping rem­ edies and as minor tranquilizers. All affect the nervous system in the same way. When you first take the drug, you relax and your nervous tension drops, but later, you become more tense than you would have been normally. In the case of alcohol, the calm state lasts 20 minutes to an hour, while the tension remains for six to eight hours. After an evening of heavy drinking, the resulting tension results in a hangover or sleep­ less night. Often, a habitual heavy drinker cannot sleep late the "morning after" as he plans, because the tension wakes him up and he must take another drink to sedate himself. The more you drink, the faster the cycle goes and the longer the tension lasts. An alcoholic has to drink again and again to sleep through a night, or to keep himself calm. As his tolerance increases, he gets less high and must drink more for the same effect. At the same time, the tension—which is the after effect of drinking—gets worse.The five senses become irritable. The skin prickles, so the alcoholic thinks there are ants and roaches crawling on hiiu. He sees and hears things and finally may have convulsions. Convulsions and "D.T's" are medically the same as a hangover, only convulsions are more severe. Many doctors prescribe valium and other drugs from the "sedative-hyp­ notic" family as an alternative to drink­ ing and to calm the alcoholic's nerves. However these drugs cause the same problems as alcohol only the results are not as extreme because they act slower. Dr. Bissell explained. She is opposed to the use of these sedatives except to counteract severe withdrawal symp­ toms. "If you switch your addiction from one drug in the family ,to another, you may feel better and think you are cured," she said. "But in fact, you are still drunk, only on another drug." The only cure is to kick the habit altogether, she stressed, and commended the SIU for meeting the problem head on. During the question and answer pe­ riod, Dr. Bissell explained what to do if someone has an alcoholic convulsion. "Ease them down," she said, "so they don't hit their head. And turn them over on their side or their stomach with their head to one side so that if they vomit, they won't breathe it in and choke. Do not try to put anything in their mouth." Byron Kelley (r.), iSreat Lakes area director for the inland waters, attended the seminar with Dave LeBarron (I.), assistant area director, and Dick Gimpel. Brother Gimpel is the Detroit area job steward for the inland waters. Seafarers Log �-N^ot Easy to Discern Social Drinker and Alcoholic Even with years of experience in the field of rehabilitation, it is not easy to tell the difference between a heavy so­ cial drinker and an alcoholic, according to Jim Bryan. Identifying who is an al­ coholic is important however, because the sooner you catch the disease and begin treatment, the easier it is to cure. On Saturday afternoon, Bryan gave the audience a list of clues that he uses when interviewing people at the Beach­ comber, a rehabilitation center in Delray Beach, Fla., where he works as clinical director. Before joining the Beachcomber, Bryan worked at the Chit Chat Foundation, an alcoholic rehabili­ tation center in Pennsylvania. He warned that anybody could show a few of the symptoms and not be an alcoholic, but a combination of the symptoms is a sign, that a person has a serious drinking problem. It's not necessary to show all the symptoms either. If you even wonder about a friend, that is a good indicator that he or she should seek help, Bryan said. An alcoholic will deny that his prob­ lems are caused by drinking, Bryan told the audience. "He will mention having nervous breakdowns, but you know he has never been hospitalized for one. At the same time he will be reassuring you that everything in his life—his family life, for example—^is going well. "Alcoholics often live in the past, bragging about past achievements, or blaming problems in the past for the present situation, while minimizing the problems they have now." When they are denying their prob­ lem, alcoholics do not want to hear about Alcoholics Anonymous, Bryan said. An alcoholic will give you many reasons for drinking and you know he is trying to convince himself. He claims to know what type of drinker he is, "only beer, only wine, only after 5 o'clock, to show he doesn't have a prob­ lem. He can't accept that alcohol is a drug because he doesn't want to think of himself as an addict," Bryan ex­ plained. As the drinking problem gets worse, you will see an alcoholic become less responsible, Bryan pointed out. He will change doctors or go to several doctors. A regular churchgoer, he will stop go­ ing to church altogether. His eating habits will get worse and his weight will change. After a few beers, an alcoholic will get quite bloated, then later shrink down to almost nothing. He will get shaky and need two hands to light a cigarette. He will be hospitalized re­ peatedly. According to Bryan, all these personality changes are clues to the al­ coholism problem. Unfortunately, the people who are closest to the alcoholic are the most likely to cover up the problem, Bryan pointed out. They don't want to "ex­ pose" their loved ones or friends. The attitude that "it's a crime to stop drink­ ing" in a society that places a high value on social drinking makes it worse. But the real crime is to avoid the situation. Once a person is in treatment he can learn what a beautiful life he can lead without alcohol. Industrial rehabilitation programs like the SlU facility are the best, Jim Bryan noted, because they keep people on the job and don't isolate them from their co-workers. Using employment as a threat isn't necessarily bad because often you need to confront the alcoholic to get him into treatment. Having other recovering alcoholics around who have successfully completed a rehabilitation program also helps. "Taking the first step and admitting you have lost control of yourself begins the cure," Bryan concluded. "Hope is the basis of the recovery." Expert Says Alcoholic Rehahilitation Protects Job Security The AFL-CIO's cooperation with the National Council on Alcoholism is part of the labor movement's wider partici­ pation, in community affairs, W. G. "Chief" Brant told the audience Satur­ day afternoon. As labor program direc­ tor of the National Council on Alcohol­ ism, Brant serves as liaison between the AFL-CIO and the council's rehabilita­ tion programs. He also helps labor unions around the country with their own treatment programs. "The AFL-CIO believes that what is good for the community is good for labor. We believe our members should be active in community affairs," he emphasized. The AFL-CIO, through its Commu­ nity Services Division runs a variety of programs including strike assistance, family counseling, children's clubs and senior ctizens centers, blood collections, disaster service and alcoholism rehabil­ itation programs. In 10 cities, the AFLCIO has staff members working on al­ coholism control. Because many grievances and prob­ lems on the job are alcohol-related, labor unions are beginning to set up treatment programs and are more will­ ing to talk about the problem. "We took up grievances for workers who came in late or were absent frequently. Now we know when alcohol is the cause of the problem," he explained. "Instead of pleading to get the worker another chance, there is something we can do about it. We can save the worker's job as well as his life." In the past, management didn't rec­ ognize the problem either. Now they realize that alcoholism is costly and that it affects the bottom line. But manage­ ment is still lagging behind unions in dealing with alcoholism. Brant commended the SIU for taking the lead in alcoholism control. "Hope­ fully what you have done will be a project for other unions to follow," he said. Brant summed it up when he said, "Since the business of the union is to protect job security, alcoholism rehabil­ itation is the best way to do it, because you save a life at the same time." Mesford Tells How to Deal With Your Alcoholic Shipmates Wrapping up Saturday's session Har­ vey Me.sford, SIU Seattle port agent, electrified the audience with his specific instructions for dealing with alcoholic brothers. Mesford is a "recovering" al­ coholic himself with 15 years sobriety. During the past year he has sent 14 SIU men to the Rehabilitation Center so he was well able to answer the ques­ tion, "What can we do?" First he advised port agents and members to distinguish between the drinker—who spends time between job calls in gin mills looking for companion­ ship, even getting good and high—and the habitual drunk. "We should look for the individual with the poor work record such as missing ships, unable to stand watches, drinking while at sea and going on watch drunk. They are well known, each port has them," he said. Convincing the person that he needs help is the hardest job for the port agent but Brother Mesford has worked out a strategy. "On my first contact with a person, I get him alone and explain to him that I realize he has a problem caused by drinking and that my only concern is to try to help him with this problem. I then explain that alcoholism is a dis­ ease and that it is a treatable disease and that we have an excellent treatment program right here in our own family. Then 1 usually sit back and prepare my­ self to field the denials." Here Mesford feels he has an edge December, 1976 then explaining the urgency of treat­ ment and the importance of getting off the merry-go-round syndrome. "By this time, I am in control," he said. "I immediately set up the first nonstop flight to Piney Point and tell him exactly where and when I'll pick him up, preferably, at his place of resi­ dence. I then pick up the plane ticket, then him, and proceed to the airport. I usually plan my trip so that 1 have about an hour with him at the airport to help strengthen his resolve. After he over the officials who never had a seri­ boards the plane, I wait until the plane ous drinking problem. "The alcoholic is actually airborne for obvious rea­ learns to deny reality so that he can sons. Then I call the Treatment Center blame other factors for the problems he and give them the exact plane flight and has, which were actually produced by of course they pick him up personally at Dulles." drinking. I think, my God, he is repeat­ Although port agents are on the ing the same things I made up years frontline of the recruitment campaign, ago. "This is when you are going to win Mesford had some words for Union or lose the person, and believe me, it is members and instructors and employes a game of selling," he explained. "Los­ at Piney Point. "One of the most important things ing could mean losing his life. If you have documentation of his performance,' an alcoholic's shipmates can do is to it helps a lot because he will usually stop covering for him. We cannot lose give you some of the most beautiful sight of the fact that alcoholism is an excuses and alibis you have ever heard. illness. We should say Tf this guy is I usually knock these down by smiling going to recover, maybe I better help and repeating after each one, 'Wasn't it him realize he's got a problem'. We must spread the word and here our re­ really the bottle?'" Most guys don't come around at covering alcoholics are the best people once, but usually they will call back to do it." Mesford used the word "recovering" and ask for more information. Although in place of the more typical "recovered" the individual is interested, he may want to make one more trip before going to stress the chronic nature of the ill­ for treatment. Mesford recommends ness and its eternal susceptibility to re­ lapse. That is why followup after a brother graduates from the Center is so important. When a graduate arrives back home, Mesford recommends picking him up or having another "fecovering gradu­ ate" pick him up and get him into a local AA group right away. He has returned as a different person. Therefore, Mes­ ford tries to get the wife to meet with a professional counselor trained in al­ coholism. "She finds out from the coun­ selors how to handle the recovering alcoholic and how to learn to live with his sobriety because she has been living for five to 30 years with a drunk," he said. AFL-CIO community service groups, state and county agencies, and of course AA, Alanon and Alateen (which are for wives, husbands, and children of alcoholics) provide important help. Relapses Problem Relapses are another problem in fol­ lowup. A high percentage of alcoholics experience one or more relapses during the recovery process, especially during the first two years. "Most relapses follow a similar pat­ tern—first they become overconfident and second they stop going to AA meet­ ings." But a relapse is not the end of the world. "The best way to handle the relapser is to get him back into the AA program as soon as humanly possible," Brother Harvey Mesford concluded. Pjige 19 �" V:f We Kicked the Alcohol Hohilat the Center and Saved Our Lives Oskar Kirs Brother Oskar Kirs ships out of New York as a bosun and A.B. Since he left the program a few months ago, he hasn't had a drink and attends A.A. meetings. "The main thing is just to do it," he declared. "i had a problem with my drinking," Brother Kirs explained. "I lost a lot of good jobs. I would get fired aboard ship or quit." He heard about the program through the Log and the port agents. "The Cen­ ter gives you good ideas," he said. "I was very comfortable here. The staff is good and it's a good program." •,i "I love this program," Brother Sulli­ van added. "We should talk it up all the time, even in bars. I've argued with many of the Union's programs, but not with this one. If there is any more brotherhood than this program, I can't see it." Staying away from that first drink isn't easy however, but support, from other people helps. "A couple of months ago I had the urge to get a drink," Sullivan said. "I got dressed up and went downtown. I know I could have called Harvey, but I didn't. I was on my way to the Frontier when my car blanked out right across from the Sea­ man's Club. I went in to call my old drinking buddy to pick me up and I walked right into an A.A. meeting. So I was saved." John Sullivan 1 V:." •ft • "I didn't know you could have such a good time sober," Brother John Sulli­ van from Seattle told the audience at the Sunday morning meeting. "I went to an A.A. picnic this summer, and be­ ing a nosey Irishman I had to look around. I didn't see any booze any­ where, but everyone was having a good time. "Since I left the rehabilitation pro­ gram, I have been working on the SeaLand shoregang in Seattle. I'm in school for my stationary engineer's li­ cense and I will graduate next month. But for awhile, I never thought I would make it to retirement. "While I was going for treatment, my wife was drunk also, but she was going to A1 Anon, which is for the family of alcoholics. I told her that she needed A.A. too, so she went. Now we are both sober and I can sit and watch T.V. in the evening with my wife at my side. 'Harvey Mesford conned me and sweet talked me into going to the treat­ ment Center. He thought I could still be a credit to this Union. And Tm glad he did. When Harvey said you have to get tough with guys who have a drinkii^ problem, I disagreed. But now 1 know you must get tough because some guys are stubborn and are not going to come here. - ^y^sidentshorh the surrounding communifj^ and speakers at the seminaltold the.story of their struaale with alcohol .By sharing stories, people with a drinking problem learn they are not alone. They suji port each other in an effort tQ remain sober and learn rnor^ about what a drinking prohr iem really means.The purpose is not to compare who is worse off, but to identify with the speaker's effort to remain d free and serene person. The Center's dining room , comfortable and warm, the at­ mosphere at the meeting wak A1 Pelton Charles Wysozki -i: TTart process ol • ering from a drinking probielf I involves giving testimony. At I the open Alcoholics AnonyI mOus 'meeting Saturday night, 1 Sea/arers who have been I through the Alcoholic Rehabil­ itation Center, men trom the When Charlie Wysozki told the Log why he came to the treatment Center, he said he didn't mind if the story was printed. "I'm not ashamed to admit I'm an alcoholic," he explained. "I've been a drunk for 35 years. People might as well know I'm sober." At the time of the seminar. Brother Wysozki, who sails as an AB from New York, was just finishing the six-week rehabilita­ tion program. "I don't know how I managed be­ fore," he said. "I even came up before the Coast Guard twice as a result of my drinking. I kept getting sick till I got tired of being sick. Once I even tried to sober up on rubbing alcohol. It should have killed me but it didn't because I'm a fighter. Now I'm fighting alcoholism and diabetes too. "Some friends of mine, former drink­ ing partners, went through the program. I saw it worked for them and I thought it would work for me. "What scared me most were my blackouts. I stood watch on a LASH ship for two months, but it seemed like two weeks. I remember going into ports, but I don't remember coming out. There could have been an accident, but God was with me." In a letter about his six-week stay at the Center, Brother Wysozki said, "I needed help and I have been getting help for the past six weeks. It's the best thing that ever happened to me. I learned a lot about myself. I also learned to surrender and turn my will and life over to a higher power and through Him I believe that it works. By taking and following the steps "easy does it', 24 hours-a-day, one day at a time, even minute by minute," he said he would make it and not take the first drink again. Brother Charles Wysozki intends to continue attending A.A, meetings whenever he can. Brother A1 Pelton, who ships from New York as an AB, went through the program last January. "I wasn't bad on ship, I took it easy with the drinking while I worked," he said, "but I was having problems and got in a lot of arguments. I decided I needed some help." "This program helped me a lot. It changed my life and I'm feeling better all the time. I only wish they had it sooner," Brother Pelton said. nar, he found time to bake his usual spread of cakes and cookies for the Al­ coholics Anonymous meeting on Satur­ day night. His nutritious meals are praised by all the visitors and residents at the Center. At the Sunday morning meeting, Brother Buchan told the' representa­ tives, "I'd like to thank the brother­ hood for the Center and for saving my life. It's a beautiful program. The best Christmas present we can give ourselves is to help one brother." Lee Buchan Page 20 When Bill Hibbert introduc^ Broth­ er Frank Conway he said, "Here is a guy who came to the Center in sad shape. Now he looks like an ad for Esquire Magazine." "I reached the bottom in San Fran­ cisco," Frank Conway told the brothers at the seminar. "I had nowhere to go. The hospitals didn't want me and the Union was angry too. I was stealing money out of the welfare fund by tak­ ing my in-hospital benefit payments and drinking them up. I spent it all on booze. "Finally I went to Steve Troy in San Francisco and he was very gentle with me. In a few hours I was on a plane headed for the Center. I was scared. But they welcomed me here with open arms. I received such loving care. I didn't know things like that happened any­ more. "Now I'm back in the human race. I have my life and my dignity. And I want to thank the Union for saving my life." Brother Conway now ships out as a QMED from New Orleans. He at­ tended the program in March. rr^ti^W^Mmei _ Zimmermcm, nine of the broth­ ers thanked, the Union for sending them to the rehabilita­ tion center and told how kick­ ing the drinking habit had changed their lives. Here are their stories. Oliver Myers Asa Moore Frank Conway At the time Brother Lee "Buck" Buchan enrolled in the program, he was living nearby the Center in Maryland. However, most of his shipping had been done on the Great Lakes (R. M. Kyes, J.T. Hutchinson, J. p. Schelkopf). He and his wife read about the program in the Log and contacted Bill Hibbert. Then Buck's wife drove him over to the Center. "Over the years my drinking got worse," he explained. "I could admit I was an alcoholic, but I didn't accept it deep down inside. Many people don't accept it deep down inside." Before shipping out with the SIU, Brother Buchan had re-enrolled in the Air Force where he served as a flight engineer during the Vietnam War. "The Air Force couldn't accept that I was an alcoholic either," he noted. "They gave me tranquilizers." But tranquilizers didn't solve the problem. After going through the program earlier this year. Brother Buchan stayed on as the cook. He's a good cook tooi During the busy weekend of the semi- friendly and loving. People who spoke called themselves "'recovering" alcoholics. Al­ though many had been sober for months or even years, they continue to attend A.A. meet­ ings and work at staying away from that first drink. Their stor­ ies of recovery were dramaf/c, and inspiring, Of course at an A.A.meeting you cannot take notes or pictures. It is 'just that—ariony- v| mous. But before and af ter the meeting, several of the brotlv-h ' ers who have been through fhe SIU rehabilitation prograrri^ and two who were residente,told the Log their story. And I Sunday morning, at a seminani Asa "Al" Moore ships as a bosun and A.B. out of New York, although he originally comes from Georgia. He had just arrived at the treatment Center a few days before the seminar began, Nov. 12. He agreed to tell why he came there. "I drank my way out of pro football, out of a home and out of the love of a daughter. On my last good drunk in August, I took $400 and threw it out of a car window. I knew then I needed help," Brother Moore began. "I called Bill Hibbert and told him I was coming, but I changed my mind before the Union could come and pick me up. Instead I shipped out again. I was telling myself I could do it on my own." Brother Moore performed his duties fine aboard ship. "But then, I went through a $2,500 payoff in two days," he said."I borrowed money from Union brothers to get to Macon and then tried to borrow money from my mother. But she said if I didn't come up to the treatmoiit Center, she would cut me out of her will. My daughter, who is in college, started crying because I had brpken so many promises to her. "My mother and nephew drove me to Jacksonville and turned me over to the Union. They gave the brothers money for booze to knock me out andget me on the plane, and that's how I got here. They had to help me into this place. "Seamen live a lonely life; they don't have a real chance to practice A.A. Tm scared, but I'm going to give it a try, that's all I can do. "The personnel here go out of their way to make you feel welcome. This is another SIU first. I've been sailing with the SIU since 1948." "I was 6 feet above the bottom and close to the grave, a hard drinker all my life," Oliver Myers said. "I had been having blackouts. After the last one, my head was busted open and I failed to join a vessel. When I came to the hall trying to lie my way out of it, George McCartney talked me into com­ ing down to the, rehab Center. I agreed, but I went feeling belligerent." Brother Myers, who ships as an oiler, maintenance-utility, or electrician from New York, continued his story. "I'm a big guy and nobody can knock me down. But Sue Shinkle (the nursecounselor), that little bit of dynamite, got to me. It's like selling a bill of goods—you have to know what you want. If you want sobriety, you can stay sober. And they convinced me of it. "I don't feel physically better, but I feel mentally better. I can cope with my problems and see an end to problems that seemed insurmountable before. I have gotten in touch with some of my family and I am paying off debts that are long overdue. I have many people to make amends to and I want to do it before I die." Brodier Myers condnded his testi­ mony to the audience by saying, "Thank yon for not letting me go down into the grave." Brother Eugene Repsch, who sails as a cook on the tugs in Philadelphia, ad­ mits to battling a drinking problem for years. "Back in 1939," he said, "I was drui^ once for seven weeks in a row. When I was hauled into court the judge said, 'you're here more than me.' I even Carried a bottle of Four Roses when I met my wife, instead of the usual bouquet." Since 1950, Brother Repsch has at­ tended Alcoholics Anonymous meet­ ings, "but I have had a few relapses," he explained. "Anyway, I would go right back to A.A. It's my salvation." Before his last drinking bout in Feb­ ruary 1976, he had been dry for seven years. That drinking episode, which lasted eight days, really upset his wife. "When I came home my wife called Agnes Keifer, who works in the Phila­ delphia Hall. Agnes arranged with John Fay to have me sent down to the Center. My wife, Audrey, then got another fel­ low to get me drunk enough to pass out. They threw me in the back seat of the car and drove me down to Piney Point. I haven't had a drink since then." Mrs. Repsch accompanied her husband on his trip to the November seminar. Although Brother Repsch wanted to stay the full six weeks, something came up and he had to leave. But he still found it helpful. "I've been in a couple of rehab places and the Center down here is the best," he declared. "It's the way they discuss things, the way they read the A.A. book, and the counsel­ ing." That February drinking bout had an­ other positive effect. His drinking part­ ner was Brother John Lynch, who then learned about the program through Repsch and later attended himself. Patrick Donovan "A lot of guys think the Union will use it against you, if you come to the alcoholic rehabilitation center," Brother Patrick Donovan said. "But if they wanted to throw you out, they could have done it better when you were drunk. It says right in the con­ tract that the Union will provide a sober crew. "Now I've been shipping from Seattle as a QMED since I left the Cen­ ter..And I'll tell you, the company, the Union and the crew trust you more when you are sober. "Before I came here I was fighting captains and chief en]gineers. I was in everybody's fight inclnding my own. Everyone on board used to turn away when I came around because they thought it would he another beef," Donovan explained. "When I came to the Center, Harvey Mesford put me on the plane from Seattle and told me I could have two drinks. So I got those two little bottles and put them in my socks, just in case. I drank them on the ride to Piney Point, and the counselor who met me didn't say anything. But when I got here, 1 knew I would live up to the program. "Everything is better now. My wife was drinking too and we both quit. Our friends, who were truly our friends, are coming back. The others, who wanted to booze and burn holes in our rugs, don't come around anymore. "I've been out of the Center for seven-and-a-half months. I no longer have a lot of debts. I have money in the bank and money in my pocket. I have a good family life. This program is one of the best things that ever happened." John Lpch I "I had been drinking since 1958," John Lynch explained. Brother Lynch works as a captain on the McAllister tugs in Philadelphia Harbor." I would drink on the boat. After docking a ship, the captain would say 'How about a drink?' so I got in the habit. Soon I was drinking for the sake of drinking. "I would go home and drink and just sit at the kitchen table like a zombie. I didn't talk to my wife or children. Soon I didn't trust anyone either. I didn't get along with the port agent or the crew. "I was able to do my work, but I dreaded it. I dreaded coming home too. One night I told my wife, 'Rosemarie, I need some help.' "We had seen and heard a little about the Center from Gene Repsch, and I decided to attend. I had no idea what it would be like. When I first came, I didn't look my counselor, Frank McCutcheon, in the eye. But they are the kindest people I know. My family came down on weekends, and the staff even counseled my family. "These people have a way of getting to the root of things. I am really very grateful for what they have done. I am also grateful to the Union and to the company. Without the program I might have gone down the drain in a year or two. "It is easy to go to work now, and I feel friendlier toward everyone. Since I've sobered up, it's hard to find any­ one I dislike. My family life is better too. I still go to Alcoholics Anonymous whenever I have the opportunity." I . Hi; sms Page 21 ... ir.-i -"m Sf n �^'The Quality of Care Must Be Preceded by the Quality of Caring "The quality of care must be pre­ ceded by the quality of caring," Uwe Gunnersen told participants in the Alcohol Rehabilitation Seminar. The director of the Alcoholism Division of the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospitals, Gunnersen was responsi­ ble for drawing up the guidelines for evaluating alcoholism treatment cen­ ters. During his speech, the first one on Sunday morning, he outlined the re­ quirements for accreditation. Caring was high on the list and in this regard he complimented the labormanagement alcoholism treatment pro­ grams. "There is a great deal of caring for the members in the unions that have these programs," he said. He explained that accreditation is necessary to guarantee high quality of care in hospitals and other medical and psychiatric treatment centers. The med­ ical industry and hospital industry were themselves responsible for setting up accreditation machinery. Part of the reason is that insurers such as Blue Cross didn't want to pay for inferior care and needed some standards to go by. Alcoholic treatment centers came to be accredited in 1970 when the Na­ tional Council on Alcoholism decided these centers should be part of the main stream of medical care and asked the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospitals to do the job. But it was dif­ ficult to decide what standards to use. Gunnersen said, because there are as many approaches to rehabilitation as there are people in the field. "We look at the environment, the quality of per­ sonnel, the clinical treatment, and the care after the patient leaves the treat­ ment center." he added. One problem is that insurers pay for the most expensive kind of care which is hospital treatment, while the small centers can often do the job better. That is why his committee is trying to get around to look over the alcoholism treatment centers. However, there are so many centers around the country that accreditation of all of them will take awhile, he explained. 'The Way to Prevent a Re-occurrence Is to Avoid the First Drink' After the SIU brothers testified about rehabilitation in action, Sunday morn­ ing, Dr. Maxwell Weisman summarized the major points made at the confer­ ence. The director of the Alcohol Con­ trol Administration for the State of Maryland, Dr. Weisman has spent much of his time as a psychiatrist and physi­ cian dealing with the problem of alco­ holism. "Many alcoholics feel they are re­ sponsible for their condition, but this is a destructive attitude," he emphasized. "If an alcoholic feels guilty for becom­ ing one, then he may feel there is no reason or hope for a cure. Nobody knows the cause of the disease." He added that an alcoholic, like ,a diabetic, must be held responsible in his own treatment. "The way to prevent a re­ it as a mental disease and prescribe sedatives for anxiety," he noted. He agreed with Dr. L^lair Bissell that substituting a solid pill for liquid al­ cohol is a poor solution. Dr. Weisman learned about Alco­ holics Anonymous when he was work­ ing in a hospital emergency room. After telling drunks to quit drinking and see­ ing them come back intoxicated over and over again, he decided to learn something about the problem. "In med­ ical school, we didn't learn anything about alcoholism," he explained. Soon he was referring patients to A.A. and experiencing a higher success rate in treatment. occurrence is to avoid the first drink." Alcoholics may also feel their con­ dition is hopeless if they tried to do something on their own and failed. But he pointed out that through A.A. and other programs, the miracle of recovery is everywhere. He expressed admira­ tion for the SIU brothers who went through the Center and are living proof of that fact. "When alcoholic patients recover, they discover some marvelous qualities in themselves they never knew they had," Weisman told the audience. That is why he is opposed to treating alcohol­ ism as a mental disease. "Unfortunately, some doctors treat Hall: "...We Have Only Scratched the Surface As the seminar came to a close and buses pulled up to bring the delegates and guests to the Washington, D.C. Airport, SIU President Paul Hall briefly summed up the progress of the alcohol­ ism program and put it in perspective for the Union. First thanking director of the pro­ gram, Bill Hibbert and his staff and HLSS President Hazel Brown and her staff for a stimulating session, he re­ minded the audience that in less than a year the Center had treated over 80 Seafarers. "While that's a good number, we have only scratched the surface. All officers should take an example from Harvey Mesford in Seattle," Hall said. "He works in a one-man port, but 14 out of the 80 residents came hom his port. George McCartney and John Fay are also trying to make a start in recruit­ ment, but we have to work hard to make this work." Here, the recovering al­ coholics are our best help. Hall added. "We should follow the Wobblie organ­ izing concept of every man taking a man." The image of the drunken sailor is not entirely false. Hall ad­ mitted, "but we are responsible because in the past we did not deal with the problems peculiar to our business. Now we have to compensate," Hall declared. Many Seafarers come from broken homes to begin with and the pressures of the job add to the difficulties. Once the problem of alcoholism among Seafarers is licked, Hall pre­ dicted the Union could turn to deading "What does a sailor do when he is on a ship and comes back to find his wife, who is an alcoholic, gone? What a mental strain it must be while he is on board a ship. What can he do with his children when seafaring is the only job he knows?" Hall asked. The answer he gave is to deal with mental hygiene. "We must put the proper emphasis on the total value of the human being." Calling on the membership and of­ ficials to pull together behind the chal­ lenge, Hall concluded, "If you try to make this program work, you repay a debt to our whole commuuity. We want to build a better life for ourselves. We want to release the pain in all of our people caused by all of our problems." with the problems of alcoholic wives and broken homes, both of which are a strain on the Seafarer or Boatman when he is away. OrSTER C-OCKTAIL TOSSED ENTREE • FRLEP -SHRTM-P- • FRIED- SCALLOPS FRIED FlUET OF-FLOUNDER STEAMSHIP . ROUND AU JUS I- - . r^ESH VEGETABLES FROM. OiJR VAttEY LEe FARM FRESH HOME MADE BREAD S ROLLS CUT KERNEL CORN BUTTERED BROCCDU BAKED POTATO W SOUR CREAM DESSERT i 1/11.,„.. • Norfolk delegates C. C. Williams (I.) and Floyd Payton enjoyed learning about the Rehabilitation Center. Both men ship as chief cook. *^^MOOE ^"~-WA - SANAA i,_ " This fabulous menu for the Saturday night buffet was prepared by Lundeberg School cook, Seafarer Bill Bellinger. Brother Bellinger went through the Re­ habilitation Program this past year. Seafarers Log •" Page 22 • -••v.,. *'::' . •' 11, • 'A', " :i �Visitors Admire Center's Old-Homey Atmosphere • -r rrr• V .° \ ''U': ' The staff of the ARC poses on the farmhouse porch. In the front row (I. to r.) are: Frank McCutcheon, counselor; Bud Garrlty, counselor; Sheila Eglinton, office manager; Sue Shinkle, nurse-counselor, and Bill Mitchell, Seafarer-coun­ selor. Behind them stand Bill Hibbert, director (I.) and Lee Buchan, cook. James Faust, QMED (I.) and Rowland Williams, Calmar shoregang bosun represented the members from the port of Baltimore. . From Houston came (I. to r.): Recertified Bosun Bill Joyner; Port Agent Mickey Wilburn, and AB James L. R. Jackson. The leisurely setting of the Seafarers Alcoholic Rehabilita­ tion Center impressed the visi­ tors ivho toured through the main building and bunkhouse on the HLS Valley Lee Farm. Several of the delegates took the opportu­ nity to try out the pool table and exercise machines on the porch of the main building, a 100-year old farmhouse, while others browsed through racks of maga­ zines by the fireplace in the liv­ ing room. In addition to meeting the staff, they were introduced to Blackie and Minnesota, two adopted dags who have made the Center their home. Blackie was found dying of starvation last Christmas. Although still sus­ picious, she manages to befriend the sickest resident, according to Counselor Frank McCutch­ eon. "// he tries to leave before he's better, she won't let him go," he said. Bill Mitchell, a skydiver, mo­ torcyclist and SW bosun who just joined the staff as the rotat­ ing six-month Seafarer coun­ selor was enthusiastic. "/ knoiv half these guys anyway," he pointed out. "/'re been sailing for 34 years." Brother Mitchell licked his own drinking problem nine years ago. As they went on the tour, the director of the Center, Bill Hib­ bert, told the guests that he was impressed by the turnout. "JFe want you to know we are not just a name of something you read and hear about. We are real and we can help. / hope you all spread the word and work to re­ move the stigma from alcohol­ ism. If the membership doesn't buy the program, it won't suc­ ceed." The Mobile, Ala. delegation got together before the tour. They are (I. to r.): J. L. Danzey, deck department; David Norris, QMED, and Harold Fischer, patrolman. December, 1976 Union and management representatives arrive at the ARC farmhouse for a tour. Looking over the dining room are (I. to r.): Boatman Jim Bernachi; St. Louis Port Agent Scotty Aubusson; New York Port Agent George McCartney, and Counselor Bud Garrity. The Philadelphia delegation gathered on the farmhouse porch. They are (I. to r.): A. Raio; John Lynch, tugboat captain; John Fay, port agent; Eugene Repsch, tugboat cook; and P. Huss. chief pumpman. Visitors admire the ARC kitchen. Page 23 �HSEAFARERS 4 MM- LOG.n Official pabUcatiMi mt thm SBAFARBRS INTBRNATIONAL UNION• Atlaatie, GaU, LakM aad lal«a4 Waters District. AFL-CIO Management Is impressed by Progress at ARC -.-Mi-- During lunch, SlU brother Lee Scott (second from left) tells management rep­ resentatives about his experiences at the ARC. Sitting around the table are (clockwise I. to r.): Pat Postiglione from Maritime Overseas Corp.; Art Steier from Zapata Bulk Transport: William Kambar from Ogden Marine, and Ted David from Interocean Management Corp. M anagement representatives from SW-contracted compa­ nies attended the weekend seminar to see for themselves the progress that has been made over the past year. In addition to attending the film and lectures in the auditorium of the Charles S. Zimmerman, they enjoyed the opportunity to visit the Harry Lundeberg School and meet with SW port agents and delegates from around the country. Several had attended the seminar on alcoholism last January and their comments were enthusiastic. Cap­ tain T. G. Dennen, from Waterman Steamship said, "Last year the Cen­ ter was just getting under way as a pilot project and people thought the rehabilitation program might work. Now we know that it does in fact work.'' Pat Postiglione, from Mari­ time Overseas added that the Center was a step in the right direction. "The kind of seminars you are having here are something new and long overdue," Ted David from In­ terocean Management Corp. com- Irv Saunders of Dunbar and Sullivan Dredging Co. discusses the seminar with John Jaeger, an attorney from Cleveland, Ohio. I 1 Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center ""1 I I am interested in attending a six-week program at the Alcoj holic Rehabilitation Center. I understand that this will be kept strictly 1 confidential, and that no records or information about me will be kept j anywhere except at The Center. I I I Name- Book No I I j Address I (Street or RFD) (City) (State) Telephone No. . :. . Mail to: THE CENTER Star Route Boxl53-A Valley Lee, Md. 20692 or call, 24 Iwurs-a-clay, (301) 904-0010 ......" (Zip) I I Sheiir^Egiim^, office manager at the ARC, talks about the program with (I. to r.): Thomas Cassidy from the Staten Island Public Health Service Hos­ pital; Michael Swayne from Transoceanic Cableships Co.. and Captain T. G. Dennen from Waterman Steamship Co. mented. "In fact, the industry will not have dealt with the problem un­ less rehabilitation reaches all strata, including officers." William Kam­ bar from Ogden Marine agreed that, "many a good officer has ruined his career through drinking." Dave Merrill from Sea-Land Serv­ ice stated, "I think it is a construc­ tive program that should lead to a better quality of man on our ships. We strongly support the program. With the type of ships we have to­ day, we can't take a chance with a The Seafarers Alcoholic Rehabili­ tation Center (ARC) has been in full operation for approximately a year. In that year, more than 80 SIU members who have alcohol­ ism have received treatment at the Center. This success is a big achievement for all of us. But if we are going to stay on this course and successfully eliminate alcoholism among our membership, there is still a lot of work to be done. This work requires individual effort from each of us. At one time or another, virtually every one of us has worked aboard a ship or boat where a fellow crewmember was an alcoholic. Fre­ quently, if the man was a friend, we stood his watches for him or did his work for him or covered for him in some way. Even more frequently, we despised him and worked hard to get him put ashore as soon as possible. Either way, though, we carried him. But did that help? Of course not. Because when he got back to port, he was troublesome to the other members and aggravating to have around the Union Hall. So the solu­ tion was simple—"Put him on a ship and get him out of here." guy being drunk on watch." Other industry representatives who participated in the seminar and felt it had been a worthwhile experi­ ence included Edward Liaw, Puerto Rican Marine Management; Mike Swayne, Transoceanic Cable Ship; C. J. Braco and Stanley Johnson, Hudson Waterways; Arthur Steier, Zapata Bulk Transport; Leo Eng­ lish, Delta Line; Guy Siciliano, Vic­ tory Carriers; Irv Saunders, Dunbar and Sullivan Dredging, and M. DiPrisco, American Maritime Associd- ' " lion. In behaving this way, we acted like the man's worst enemy. Whether we liked him or hated him, we were help­ ing him to kill himself. So we've got to work hard now to change our attitudes and behavior toward our alcoholic brother. No more covering up — confront him with the facts of his illness, don't "carry him" at Work. Urge him to ac­ cept treatment. Believe it or not, this course of action may be harder than actually doing the man's work for him. But as Seafarers, we have never taken the easy way out. Unionism in the SIU is Seafarer helping Seafarer. We don't stop to ask if helping is going to be hard or easy. Most of us know the alcoholics aboard-our ship or boat or in our Hall. We don't need to be doctors to know a man has alcoholism. We've probably been complaining or laugh­ ing or worrying about "that old drunk" for years. Let's not lose sight of who he is — a Seafarer, our Union brother. Through our Welfare Plan, we have the ARC, the way to help him get better. As Union members, we owe it to him and to ourselves to help and encourage him to get well. �m Alaskan Oil: Don't Detour It to Japan When the first gush of precious oil flows from the Alaska Pipeline about a year from now, it will undoubtedly be pumped into the belly of a big tanker for shipment somewhere south. Until recently, it was planned that the oil be moved by U.S. tankers to Long Beach, Calif., where the excess oil could be transhipped by pipeline to Midland, Tex. This plan would necessitate the construction of 300 miles of pipeline to hook up with an existing, but abandoned, natural gas pipeline. However, strong opposition to this plan by California's Air Resources Board has at the very least seriously delayed the project, and may halt it outright. This controversy has left a very big question to be answered, and that is, what do we do with the oil? Standard Oil of Ohio (SOHIO), which owns about half of the Alaska reserves, is seeking permission to ship the oil to Japan, which will in turn have a comparable amount of her oil imports from the Middle East rerouted for delivery to the U.S. East Coast. SOHIO says that this oil "swap" plan would last only until the Cali­ fornia controversy could be cleared up and the pipeline to Texas built. The SIU is vehemently opposed to this plan, even for a short while, for a number of reasons. First of all, supposed "temporary" plans and programs, like taxes and bridge tolls, have a strange way of becoming permanent establishments once allowed to go into effect. Why should it be any different for the SOHIO swap. The original intent of the all- Alaska oil pipeline project was to help decrease America's dependence on foreign energy sources, which has nearly doubled in the past seven years. The SOHIO plan, quite to the contrary, would increase the nation's dependence on foreign crude—an intolerable situation. Now is not the time to be exporting U.S. produced oil, when we can't even come close to fulfilling pur own energy needs. As the saying goes, there must be a better way! The SIU believes there is a better way, and that is simply to ship the 1'-)' • ..•!.• . ^ Really Appreciafes HLS5' Dacsmbar, 1576 Official Publication of the Seafarers International Union of North America, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO •®' Vol. 38, No. 12 Executive Board Paul Hall President Frank Drozak Executive Vice President Earl Shepard Joe DiGiorgio Secrelary-Treasurer Lindsey Williams Vice-President Vice-President Cal Tanner Vice-President Paul Drozak Vice-President 8KAFAanii»ifsr<oo mfflTTO luiMmssI Marietta Homayonpour 399 Editor-in-Chief James Gannon Managing Editor ' RayBourdius Jim Mele kJistant Editor Assistant Editor Ruth Shereff Assistant Editor Frank Cianciotti Dennis Lundy Chief Photographer Associate Photographer Marie Kosciusko George J. Vana A Administrative Assistant \ Published monthly by Seafarers District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn. N.Y. 11232. fel. 499 >600. Second class class nSrtage postage V paid at Brooklyn, N.Y. 'i-S- a graduate Of the Cook and Baker I learned the lifeboat techniques cor­ ^iirse Of Nov. 11 at the Lundeberg rectly. I didn't realize before just how good School, I Want to thank all the teachers at the School who were so helpful, the School was. Now that I have been particularly the girls on the Simmons. there, I can really appreciate it. While at HLSS, 1also took the Life-^ Fraternally, boat arid Firefighting Course arid I esT Pedro Mena pecially want to thank Lifeboat lnstrucNew York City tor Chuck Dwyer for making sure that ; . HISTORIC PRESERVATiON Alaskan oil in U.S.-manned tankers through the Panama Canal to Hous­ ton, where it can be transhipped via existing pipeline relays to sites in the Midwest. Robert J. Blackwell, head of the U.S. Maritime Administra­ tion, has already assured the skeptics that there are plenty of available U.S. tankers to do the job. By utilizing this plan, the U.S. will first and foremost retain use of mil­ lions of barrels of domestic Alaskan oil for purely domestic purposes. Secondly, this plan will create hundreds of permanent jobs for American seamen on the involved U.S. oil tankers, as well as many jobs in pipeline construction when the en­ vironmental impasse in California is resolved. By no means does the SIU stand alone in support of the shipping-toHouston plan. This month the Fed­ eral Energy Administration came out strongly in opposition to shipping any Alaskan oil to Japan. Frank G. Zarb, head of the FEA, put it very simply: "It is not in the nation's best interest to let that oil go abroad." Zarb also expressed concern that exporting the Alaskan oil to Japan would pdstpone meaningful action to get the delayed pipeline projects out of litigation in California and into the construction stages. He said, "The time to face the question is now, jand not put it off until a later date." The SIU agrees wholeheartedly with Mr. Zarb. Too much time, ef­ fort and money has gone into con­ struction of the Alaska Pipeline in an effort to ease America's oil depend­ ence. We feel that it would be noth­ ing less than criminal to let this im­ portant accomplishment go down the_ drain even before it is remotely re­ alized. Mr. Zarb said that the FEA will conduct public hearings during the next 30 days, and then will publish its final recommendations. However, Zarb said that it will be the Carter Administration that will have the final word in this matter. We sincerely hope that the 'final word' will reflect the best interests of the nation, and sound something like, "let's keep our own, muchneeded oil resources in the U.S." :4:: an As a 76-year-old pensioner I wish to I would have been unable to live in and say how thankful I am to have been a enjoy our comfortable home. member of such a fine organization as Merry Christmas and Happy New the Seafarers International Union. Year to all my brothers at the SIU. Without all the benefits I have re­ Fraternally, I; ceived from the Welfare Plan over the AlexMcC^ou^A years since my disability, my wife and , New Jersey • • - ^ . I was happy to read a few issues back that the Seafarers Log was expanding its coverage of the Union's ac­ tivities on the Great Lakes. As a former Great Lakes member who worked for Reis Steamship, I'm always glad to read as much as possible about the ftegion arid my Union brothers. ActuI ally, I enjoy reading anything to do with the Union or the maritime industry, but the Great Lakes features are closer to home for me. Keep up the good work. Fraternally, Daniel McGinnes Page 2R December, 1976 - v<.- :A-<: • 'A'- • ' . . �m I u-^ > PRESIDENT Paul Hall SECRETARY-TREASURER Joe DiGiorgio EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Frank Drozak t > .!; . jf"- VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard Lindsey Williams Cal Tanner Paul Drozak HEADQUARTERS «754ATe^Bk|yii.ll232 (212)HY9*MM ALPENA, Mich. 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St Mary's Comty 20674 (301)994-0010 PORT ARTHUR, Tex 534 9 Axe. 77640 (713)983-1679 SAN FRANCISCO, Calf. 1311 Mlirioa St 94103 (415)626-6793 SANTURCE, P. R. 1313 Fernandez Juncos, Stop 20 00909 (809) 724-2848 SEATTLE, Wash.. 2505 1 Axe. 98121 (206) MA 3-4334 ST. LOUIS, Mo.. .4581 Gnixob Axe. 63116 (314)752-6500 TAMPA, Fla..2610 W. Kennedy Blxd. 33609 (813)870-1601 TOLEDO, Ohio 935 SmnmitSt 43604 (419)248-3691 WILMINGTON, CaUf. 510 N. Broad St 90744 (213)549-4000 YOKOHAMA, Japai P.O. Box 429 Yokohama Port P.O. 5-6 Nibon Ohdori Naka-Ku 231-91 201-7935 Shipping at most A&G deepsea ports picked up last month as 1,418 Seafarers found johs on SIUcontracted vessels. Tltot*s a pick­ up of 119 jobs for seniority men and 60 johs for hook men over the previous month. Shipping has been consistently good for deep-sea members and is expected to remain that way for the forseeable future. Port Boston 7 101 5 28 13 8 32 83 30 27 16 29 8 87 0 1 475 New York Philadelphia . Baltimore ... Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans . Jacksonville .. San Francisco Wilmington .. Seattle Puerto Rico .. Houston Piney Point .. Yokohama .. Totals Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile ..; New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals " 1 85 11 18 15 4 20 60 22 32 10 15 6 57 ' 0 2 358 15 10 J Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa ................... Mobile ..... New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington ?... Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Finey Point Yokohama Totals 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 5 0 0 10 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B C^a^sC DECK DEPARTMENT 6 10 0 100 23 4 0 10 5 0 24 0 0 25 9 10 0 3 13 0 6 0 65 14 28 1 11 0 6 21 0 16 5 0 34 11 3 0 2 5 83 20 0 0 4 0 0 5 130 10 442 •TOTAL REGISTERED Ail Groups Class A Class B aass C NOV. 1-30,1976 3 5 35 0 3 214 4 11 4 2 3 0 1 10 1 2 1 1 2 8 0 0 50 3 30 4 5 4 0 6 6 3 7 3 4 0 12 0 0 87 1 5 1 3 2 1 0. 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 3 0 18 ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C 0 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 150 18 52 17 8 45 141 48 57 32 64 19 106 0 3 770 4 16 5 8 3 1 1 17 0 2 2 0 2 5 0 0 66 1 0 0 3 0 0 11 0 0 0 0 0 1 .0 0 0 0 1 0 0 3 0 0 5 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 3 0 2 0 65 36 7 0 2 0 13 2 0 21 9 0 2 4 3 0 12 37 0 18 0 16 7 30 10 0 0 1 4 18 0 29 3 5 0 59 15 2 0 0 4 0 3 1 308 134 2 2 131 15 40 20 5 35 109 34 58 23 28 17 81 0 2 600 6 35 7 9 5 0 8 20 7 14 7 7 1 9 0 0 135 0 4 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 3 0 0 12 0 1 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0' 0 1 57 0 28 3 0 7 19 3 0 2 4 7 6 0 0 0 1 7 33 19 0 18 8 1 22 3 7 7 3 1 20 0 8 1 0 8 9 16 41 0 0 12 0 2 0 258 118 16 1 58 11 20 16 3 27 66 18 36 8 15 12 52 0 2 345 1 5 1 4 3 1 1 3 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 22 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 131 31 49 20 6 27 89 21 28 17 19 17 51 0 2 509 732 5 43 0 14 1 1 0 2 2 2 2 0 3 •12 0 0 87 111 Ji 0 ENTRY DEPARTMENT • •••**«• • ••••••• • •••••• 4' • •••«••• • ••••••• • ••••••• • ••••••• • ••••••• 0 " 3 35 94 20 6 20 17 11 15 2 4 13 22 38 49 20 8 21 21 5 12 10 25 9 7 36 24 0 17 2 1 204 363 2 20 0 3 2 1 0 0 3 1 1 0 2 18 0 0 53 518 1,251 Totals All Departments 69 1,008 382 28 2,015 •"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ••"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. Seafarers Log �'5 George L. Domingo, 68, joined the Union in the port of Seattle in 1967 sailing in the steward depart­ ment. Brother Domingo sailed 39 years, part of that time for the U.S. Military Sealift Transport Service. He was born in the Philippines and is a resident of Seattle. James E. HiU, 70, joined the Union in the port of Baltimore in 1959 sailing in the steward depart­ ment. Brother Hill sailed 17 years. He was born in Baltimore and is a resident there. ^ y%,- Max P. Sarol, 72, joined the Union in the port of New York in 1953 and sailed as a chief cook. Brother Sarol sailed 54 years, organ­ ized at the Atlantic Refinery Co. where he worked 23 years, and at­ tended a Piney Point Educational Conference. He was born in Hawaii and is a resident of New Orleans. Julius W. Scheidel, 60, joined the Union in 1946 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. Brother Scheidel was on the Delta Line shoregang in New Orleans from 1974 to 1976. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army Quartermaster Corps in World War II. Born in New Orleans, he is a resident of Metairie, La. r Charles Zubovich, 54, joined the Union in the port of Baltimore in 1954 and sailed as a cook. Brother Zubovich sailed 24 years. He is a wounded veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. A native of Leisenring. Pa., he is a resident of Masontown, Pa. Victor V. Sanabria, 47, joined the Union in the port of Mobile in 1951 sailing as a chief cook. Brother Sana­ bria walked the picket line in the 1961 N. Y. Harbor strike. He was born in Puerto Rico and is a resident of Aguadilla, P. R. James Lear, 65, joined the SIU in the port of Wilmington in 1959 sail­ ing as'an AB. Brother Lear sailed 32 years. He was born in Lake Provi­ dence, La. and is a resident of San Francisco. Frank J. O'Malley, 63, joined the SIU in the port of Norfolk in 1955 sailing as a pumpman and ship's dele­ gate. Brother O'Malley sailed 49 years. He was born in San Francisco and is a resident of Norfolk. Frederico P. Delos Reyes, 74, joined the SIU in the port of San Francisco in 1966 sailing in the stew­ ard department. Brother Delos Reyes sailed 51 years. He was born in the Philippines and is a resident of San Francisco. Calvin McGahagin, 67, joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1959 sailing as an AB. Brother Mc­ Gahagin sailed 32 years. He was born in Ocala, Fla. and is a resident of /Tampa. Frank K. Robertson, 70, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1955 sailing as a cook. Brother Robertson sailed 26 years and was on the picket line in the N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961. A native of Scotland, he is a resident of Union Beach, N.J. December, 1976 Hubert L. Lanier, 62, joined the Union in 1946 in the port of New York sailing as a chief steward. Brother Lanier sailed for the Isth­ mian Line and attended the 1970 SIU Crews Conference No. 5 at the HLSS, Piney Point, Md. and another conference there. He was also on the picket line in the 1946 Isthmian strike. Born in North Carolina, he is a resident of Chinquapin, N.C. Harry C. Downey, 67, joined the SIU in 1938 in the port of Boston sailing in the steward department for 46 years. Brother Downey was born in North Carolina and is a resident of Oakland, Calif. Thomas H. Forgrave, 62, joined the Union in the port of Sault Ste. Marie, Mich, in 1961 sailing as a deckhand for Daejon and Kiewit Co. from 1956 to 1960 and for the Great Lakes and Dock Co. from 1960 to 1976. Brother Forgrave is a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He was born in Sault Ste. Marie and is a resident of Brimley, Mich . Carl F. Davis, 68, joined the Union in 1946 in the port of Buffalo, N.-Y. sailing as a deckhand. Brother Davis sailed 49 years. He was born in Buffalo and is a resident of Cleve­ land, Ohio. Hunter F. Grimes, 70, joined the Union in the port of Buffalo, N. Y. in 1961 sailing as a deckhand for the Peter Kiewit & Son Co. from 1962 to 1976. Brother Grimes was born in Newport News, Va. and is a resident of Marathon Bay, Fla. a UNION LABEL feature: AIM: We make it for you Meet the union label of the Allied In­ dustrial Workers of America (AFL-CIO)—a 100,000-member union, chartered in 1935, which today represents workers in a cross section of American industry. You'll find AIWmade products with familiar names used by you and millions of other Americans nearly every day. The electric coffee maker, electric frypan and other cookware you used In your kitchen this morning could have been made by AlW members at the West Bend Co., at Regal Ware, Inc., or the Aluminum Speciality Co., all represented by AlW locals in Wisconsin. Perhaps you cooked with products of the A. E. Staley Co. of Decatur, III., makers of food products processed by AlW members. If you've got a power mower in your garage, chances are good its engine was made by Briggs & Stratton Corp. of Mil­ waukee, the world's largest maker of small gasoline engines — and an AlW-organized company. If you'd rather play golf than mow lawns, take your Harley-Davidson motorcycle to the golf course, slip your Arnold Palmer clubs out of your locker and into your golf cart and enjoy, your 18 holes with the help of AlW. Your Harley-Davidson was made by union members in Milwaukee, your golf clubs at the Pro Group, Chattanooga, Tenn. and your golf cart at Outboard Marine Division's Lin­ coln, Neb. plant or by another division of the Harley-Davidson Motor Co. Fishing? Put your tackle in a Kennedy Mfg. In 1976, the Allied Industry Workers International Union adopted this op­ tion ot the Universal Union Label. Co. tackle box from Van Wert, Ohio, or choose one from Atkinson Mfg. Co., Ludington, Mich. You'll need your AlW-made Chrysler Outboard Motor from Hartford, Wise. (Sorry, fishing luck is up to you.) The toys your kids ask for this Christmas may be put together by AlW members who make many popular items such as Play-Doh and "The Six Million Dollar Man" at Kenner Products' Cincinnati plant; Etch-a-Sketch from Ohio Art, Bryan, Ohio; Duncan Yo-Yos from Flambeau Products, Baraboo, Wise.; and HiFlier Kites from Decatur, III. The Allied Industrial Workers union has its roots in the automobile industry. Today, AlW members manufacture Checker cabs in Kala­ mazoo, Mich, and FWD trucks in Clintonville, Wise., as well as many key automotive parts. Union members at Globe-Union, Inc., in Milwaukee make Diehard batteries for Sears, and in Hartford, Wise, they make Midas Mufflers at International Stamping Co., Inc. At Briggs & Stratton, Milwaukee, AlW workers assemble the locks used by the major auto manufacturers. Perhaps the many AlW-made products you used today were shipped to you in an AlWmade Fruehauf Corp. truck trailer, or in one from Highway Manufacturing Co. of Edgerton. Wise. Those truck trailers rolled over AlW-made axles from North American Rock­ well, Kenton, Ohio and on wheels and brake drums from Motor Wheel Corp., Lansing, Mich. You'll find the Union Label of the Allied Industrial Workers behind many fine products Americans use and enjoy every day. Page 27 �John 'Bananas' Ziereis, 71, Passes Away Continued from Page 6 subject matter was usually related to ships, boats, and water. Sense of Humor Seafarer Ziereis' sense of humor was a talent in itself. He had a witty way of talking and an arsenal of favorite quo­ tations, such as the one with which he started every morning as he sat down with his coffee and newspapers: "Ah, the nights that were, and the days that are yet to come!" For the last five years of his life, after his retirement from the SIU, Brother Ziereis worked as a jack-of-all-trades at the SIU Hall in St. Louis. He lived over the Union Hall in an apartment filled with mementos from his years as a Boatman and seaman. One of "Captain John's" duties in St. Louis was to drive people around town on Union business. As St. Louis Port Agent Scottie Aubusson puts it, "John was the unofficial tour guide for St. Louis. No one knows more routes to the airport than John knew." Brother Aubusson remembers with a chuckle the day that one of John's "scenic routes" made him miss his plane. Until this summer Brother Ziereis conducted his chauffeur-tour guide duties in his vintage, white 1957 Ford Fairlane convertible. He finally had to stop driving the auto which had become his trademark because it was wearing out and he wanted to preserve it. He bought a new car to drive, but the old one retained its number one spot in his heart and in his garage. • J: - f A Kind Man Brother Ziereis' most important quality had nothing to do with adven­ ture or talent. It was, simply, kindness. The millions of favors which he did for others, especially for the SIU Boatmen and the office staff at the St. Louis Hall, will never be forgotten. A very appropriate passage of Scrip­ ture was read at Brother Ziereis' fu­ neral. In Matthew, Christ speaks of what he will say to the righteous at the Second Coming: "I was hungry and you fed me, thirsty and you gave me drink; I was a stranger and you received me in your homes, naked and you clothed me; I was sick and you took care of me, in prison and you visited me." He goes on to say, "Whenever you did this for one of the least important of my brothers, you did it for me." A more appropriate passage could hardly have been chosen, for Brother John Ziereis was known for his gen­ erosity and compassion. The whole world was like one big brotherhood of men to him. Seafarer Ziereis is buried at SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery in St. Louis, only a few hundred miles south of his birth­ place and is survived by his wife Lela, his brothers Joe and Bill, and his sisters Harriet and Monica. He sailed around the world many times, but his life ended, as it began, on the banks of the Mississippi, Father of Waters. Dispatchers Report for Great Lakes Buffalo ....: Cleveland . v Detroit puluth...... Frankfort -.; Chicago .... '•Totals . Alpena Buffalp stand Clevefand /Detroit •.Duluth •-Frankfort•••*••.••..•». .•...••.•••* •/• Ghlcss® •• •• '•• .•••.•••••••>-•* •••- • -• • • • • •••.I-.'-. .•.•*•• • .• • *• • • • ;• •.'• /•Totals •••..-. -. -.•.•». Tdtals All Departrnents *"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. **"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port atthe end of last month. - , Warning to Seafarers Young and Old: Drug Possession Means Loss of Seaman's Papers t : I I w, • • •' -f^j: '* If you are conykted of possession of any Ulegiri drug—heroin, barbitnrates, speed, LSD, or even marijuana—the UJS. Coast Guard will revoke your seaman papers, widiout i^p^, FOREVER. That means that y^a lose for the rest of your life die r^bt to make a living by die sea. However, it doesn't quite end there even if you receive a suspended sentence. You may lose your right to vote, your right to bold public office or to own a gun. You also may lose the opportunity of ever becoming a doctor, dentist, certified public accountant, engineer, lawyer, qrcbitect, realtor, pharmacist, school teacher, or stockbroker. You may jeopardize your right to hold a job where you must be licensed or bonded and you may never be able to work for the city, the county, or the Federal government. Ifs a pretty tough rap, butffiat's exactly how it is and you cant do anydiing about it. The convicted drug user leaves a black mark on his reputation for die rest of his life. However, drugs can not only destroy your right to a good livelihood. It can destroy your life. Drug abuse presents a serious direat to bodi your physical and mental healdi, and the personal safety of those around you. This is eqieciaDy true aboard ship uhere clear mimb and quick reflexes are essmtial at aD times for the safe operation of the vesseL Dmit let drugs dc^roy your natural ri^ to a good, luqppy, producdve Kfe. Stay drug free and steer a dear course. Another Panama Ship Seized WithPot,15 CrewmembersHeld The U.S. Coast Guard netted another Panamanian freighter carrying an esti­ mated 21,700 pounds of -marijuana worth almost $6-million and arrested 15 crewmembers of the vessel. Seized was the 220-foot SS Rio Chagres by the cutter SS Point Estero off Gulfport, Miss, right after the ship crossed the U.S. 12-mile offshore limit. On Oct. 15 off Miami, the Coast Guard captured a Panamanian freighter the SS Don Emilio loaded with $134million in marijuana and cocaine found in rear cargo compartments. (Seafarers Log Nov. '76.) On Oct. 18, Coast Guard searchers discovered 80 more tons of pot aboard the ship in forward cargo areas bringing the total to a rec­ ord-breaking seizure of 160 tons worth $184-million! Later on Nov. 1 in a WesT Coast midnight marijuana raid off San Sim­ eon, Calif., sheriff's deputies grabbed 14 men attempting to smuggle in 5 tons of illegal concentrated pot valued at more than $30-million. Police said that four of the smug­ glers were arrested after a four-hour chase by a Coast Guard cutter during which, authorities say, they may have dumped some marijuana overboard from their 79-foot fishing boat. Seafarers Log Page 28 •t �Fred L. Miller, 64, died on Nov. 9. Brother Miller joined I the Union in 1949 in the port of New York sailing as an AB. He sailed for 43 years. Seafarer Miller was born in Jacksonville, Fla. and was a resident of Molino, Fla, Surviving is a sister, Mrs. Beulah A. Enfinger of Pensacola, Fla. Pensioner Anders E. Strom, 78, died of a urinary infection in the Tampa General Hospital on Jan. 7. Brother Strom joined the Union in 1947 in the port of New York and sailed as a chief steward; He sailed 26 years. Seafarer Strom was born in Finland and was a resident of Tampa. Cremation took place in the National Cremation So­ ciety Crematory, Tampa. Surviving is a daughter, Lillian of Tampa. Romeo J. Ringuette, 54, died of heart failure in the San Francisco USPHS Hospital on Oct. 7. Brother Ringuette joined the Union in the port of Wilming­ ton in 1968 sailing as an AB. He attended the U.S. Merchant Marine Maritime School, Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, N.Y. from 1942 to 1943. Born in Green River, N.B., Canada, he was a naturalized U.S. citi­ zen and he was a resident of San Pedro, Calif. Cremation took place in the Skyview Crematory, Callejo, Calif. Surviv­ ing are a son, Frank of La Jolla, Calif., and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Comee Ringuette of Canada. Pensioner John J. Knowles, 65, died of a liver ailment in the Mobile Medicenter on Aug. 28. Brother Knowles joined the Union in 1938 in the port of Mobile sailing as a chief cook. He sailed 37 years and attended the 1970 Piney Point Crews Conference No. 5i Born in Flomaton, Ala., he was a resident of Mobile. Burial was in Rock Cemetery, Flomaton. Surviving is a brother, Robert of Ceola, Ala. Norwood T. Steadham, 59, died on Nov. 3. Brother Steadham joined the Union in the port of Mobile in 1963 sailing as an AB. He sailed 16 y^ars in the U.S. mer­ chant fleet, was a pre- and World War II veteran Of the U.S. Coast Guard and attended a 1970 Crews Conference in Piney Point, Md. Born in Mcintosh, Ala., he was a resi­ dent of Prichard, Ala. Surviving are his widow, Audrey; a stepson, John E. Robinson; a stepdaughter, Darlene Scarborough, and a sister, Mrs. Agnes SwinduU of Chickasaw, Ala. December, 1976 Pensioner Nicho­ las J. Wuchina, 62, died of heart failure in the USPHS Hos­ pital, Baltimore on Sept. 13. Brother Wuchina joined the Union in 1943 in the port of New York sailing as a fireman-watertender. He was born in Pennsylvania and was a resi­ dent of Ligonier, Pa. Burial was in Ligonier Valley Cemetery. Surviving are his widow, Thea; a son. Seafarer Hans P. Wuchina, and a sister, Linda of Blairsville, Pa. Pensioner Henry J. Wintzel, 62, died of lung failure in the New Orleans USPHS Hospital on Sept. 11. Brother Wintzel joined the Union in 1939 in the port of New Orelans sailing as a chief steward. He sailed 38 years. Born in Mississippi, he was a resident of New Orleans. Interment was in St. Paul Cemetery, Pass Christian, Miss. Surviving are a brother, Charles of New Orleans and two sisters, Mrs. Mar­ garet Fournier and Mrs. Mabel Kowalski of Pass Christian. James S. West, 39, died on the 55 Ogde/i •Champion (Ogden Marine) on Nov. 14. Brother West joined the Union in the port of San Francisco in 1968 sailing as an AB for 11 years. He was born in Pageland, S.C. and was a resident of Lincolnton, N.C. Surviving is his mother, Allie of Lincolnton. Robert L. Dwyer, 48, died on Sept. 12. Brother Dwyer joined the Union in the port of Chicago in 1961 sailing as a deckhand for the W. C. Ritchie Co. from 1943 to 1946 and for the Great Lakes Towing Co. from 1948 to 1976. Inland Boatman Dwyer was a veteran of the post-World War II U.S. Air Force. He was borri in Chicago and was a resident of Homewood, 111. Surviving are his widow, Peggy, and a daughter, Maren Kay. James N. Barnes, 43, died of a heart ailment in Virginia on Oct. 31, Brother Barnes joined the Union in the port of Norfolk in 1968 sail­ ing as an AB. He sailed 10 years and during the_ Korean conflict. Seafarer Barnes was a veteran of the post-World War II U.S. Air Force and was a 1971 Piney Point upgrader. Born in Rocky Mount, N.C., he was a resident of Chesapeake, Va. Burial was in Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens, Suffolk, Va. Surviving are his widow, Phyllis, and his parents^ Mr. and Mrs. Norfeet N. Barnes. Clifford P. "Slim" Thompson, 51, died of a heart attack in p New Orleans on Oct. 26. Brother Thomp­ son joined the Union in 1947 in the port of ^ New York sailing as " a bosun. He sailed 26 years and was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps in World War II. Sea­ farer Thompson was born in Ohio and was a resident of New Orleans. Crema­ tion took place in the St. John Cemetery Crematory, New Orleans. Surviving are a son, Clifford P. Thompson III; his mother, Mrs. Helen McLenna, and his father, Clifford P. Thompson, Sr. Francis J. Staples, 29, died of head in­ juries suffered in a fall on Aug. 22 in Philadelphia. Brother Staples joined the Union in the port of New York in 1963 sailing during the Vietnam War as a QMED and engine delegate. He sailed as a third assistant engineer with MEBA's District 2 from 1968 to 1975 following his graduation from the SIU-MEBA School of Marine Engineering, Brooklyn, N.Y. Seafarer Staples was also a graduate of the An­ drew Furuseth Training School, Brook­ lyn, in 1963 and graduated from Piney Point in 1968. In 1963, he walked the picket line in a Union maritime beef. Born in Philadelphia, he was a resident there. Surviving are his widow, Bar­ bara; two sons, and his mother, Eliza­ beth of Philadelphia. Ulyss W. Crider, 70, passed away on Nov. 2. Brother Crider joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1957 sail­ ing as a cook for the Bo-Lo Co. until this year. He was born in Marion, Ky. and was a resident there. Surviving is a sister, Mrs. Vera Barnes of Toledo, Ohio. James G. Aument, 56, drowned as the tug Eileen C. (Marine Towing) sank in Buzzards Bay, Mass. on Nov. 7. Brother Aument joined the Union in the port of Norfolk in 1973 sailing as a cook for the Allied Towing Co. for three years and for the Norfolk Towing and Lighterage Co. from 1973 to 1976. He was a retired veteran of the U.S. Navy. Inland Boatman Aument was born in Wilmington, Del. and was a resident of Elizabeth City, N.C. Sur­ viving are his widow, Estelle, and his daughter, Joan. Ronald P. Broussard, 34, died on Oct. 30. Brother Broussard joined the Union in the port of Houston in 1969 sailing as a tankerman for Dixie Car­ riers from 1973 to 1976, Sabine Tow­ ing from 1972 to 1973 and for Slade Inc. from 1971 to 1972. Inland Boat­ man Broussard was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was born in Port Ar­ thur, Tex. and was a resident there. Sur­ viving are his widow, Faye and his mother, Mrs. Theresa L. La Maire of Port Arthur. Pensioner Steven W. Dul, 57, died of natural causes in the Staten Island (N.Y.) USPHS Hospital on Nov. 3. Brother Dul joined the Union in the port of New York in 1963 sailing as a deckhand and mate for the Erie-Lacka­ wanna Railroad from 1943 to 1975. He was born in Windber, Pa. and was a resident of Garfield, N.J. Burial was in St. Michael's Cemetery, South Hackensack, N.J. Surviving are his widow, Anne; a son, Peter; three daughters, Lois, Catherine and Adele, and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Dul. Pensioner John F. McCarthy, 72, passed away on Oct. 23. Brother Mc­ Carthy joined the Union in the port of New York in 1960 sailing as a mate for the Penn Central Railroad from 1926 to 1976. He was born in Jersey City, N.J. and was a resident there. Surviving are his widow, Agnes and a daughter, Mrs. Claire Schiller. �Steword Pepqitment Recertification Progrgm CURRICULUM COMMITTEE'S REPORT From November 21, 1976 to De­ cember 6,1976 the membership elected Steward Department Recertification Curriculum Committee met at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seaman­ ship in Piney Point, Maryland and at Union Headquarters in New York. As a result of their meetings, the Commit­ tee issued its report on the Curriculum for the S.l.U.'s Steward Department Recertification Program. The following is the full text of the Committee's Report. e.. •r The meeting of the Steward Depart­ ment Recertification Program Committee was called to order on November 21,1976 at 9:00 a.m. by Frank Drozak, Executive Vice President. In attendance were the following Brothers: James Colder C-72 Nicholas Hatigimisios H-542 Bernard McNally M-1011 William Hand * H-556 Donald Collins C-336 H. W. Roberts R-428 Harry Hastings H-211 Walter Kilgore K-18 Thomas Ulisse U-20 Nominations for Chaiiman of the Com­ mittee were opened and Brother Don Col­ lins, C-336, nominated J, Colder, C-72. The nomination was seconded by H. Hast­ ings, H-211, and a motion was made to close nominations and elect J. Colder, C-72, by acclamation. After his election as Chairman, J. I (• ri Chef All candidates must have seatime and/ or training in compliance with one of the following. (a) Eighteen months combined seatime as Cook and Baker or Second Chef or Second Cook, Assistant Cook or Third Chef (12 months must have been as Cook and Baker or Second Chef) and hold a certificate of completion from the HLSS Cook and Baker or Second Chef, and As­ sistant Cook or Third Chef Training Pro­ grams. (b) Eighteen months as Chief Cook. i-i ^ Colder, G-72, called the Committee into session. The report of this Committee and its recommendations relative to rules, regu­ lations, and eligibility requirements and a comprehensive curriculum for the Stew­ ards Department Recertification Program is as follows. INTRODUCTION This Committee met daily from No­ vember 21, 1976 to December 6, 1976. During this period we were given the fullest cooperation by Hazel Brown, Mike Sacco and the entire staff at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. At Union Headquarters, Frank Drozak, Executive Vice President and the Head­ quarters staff provided this Committee with any assistance required. Based upon these discussions, studies, and observations, this is our report. r.-". 1. Eligibility Requirements In order to qualify for the Steward De­ partment Recertification Program, the fol­ lowing are required. Chief Steward/Cost Accountant All candidates must have seatime and/ or training in compliance with one of the following. (a) Twelve months as Chief Cook or Chef and hold a certificate of completion from the HLSS Chief Cook or Chef, Cook and Baker or Second Chef and Assistant Cook or Third Chef Training Programs. (b) 42 months as Steward or Steward/ Cook. I.(J • • I I) ^ • page 30 '-V, All candidates must have seatime and/ or training in compliance with one of the following. (a) Twelve months seatime as Third Cook, Assistant Cook or Third Chef and hold a certificate of completion from the HLSS Third Cook or Third Chef Training Programs. (b) Twelve months as Cook and Baker. Third Chef All candidates must have seatime and/ or training in compliance with one of the following. (a) Nine months seatime as Steward Assistant and hold a certificate of com­ pletion from the HLSS Entry Rating Training Program. (b) Twelve months as Third Cook or Assistant Cook. One qualified chief steward was elected from each constitutional port on Nov. 19 to take part in the Curriculum Committee on the Steward Department Re­ certification Program. Here they get ready to begin their work at Piney Point, Md. with the help of some of the HLS staff and SlU officials. Clockwise aroundtable from far left are: William Hand, Detroit; Barney McNally, Baltimore; W. L. Kilgore, Houston; Henry W. Roberts, Mobile; Don Collins, New Orleans; Bob Kalmus, director of vocational education at HLS; Hazel Brown, HLS president; Frank Drozak, SlU executive vice president; Mike Sacco, HLS vice president; Thomas Ulisse, San Francisco; Nicholas Hatgimisios, Philadelphia; Harry" Hastings, St. Louis, and James Colder, New York. The report of the Curriculum Committee on the Steward De­ partment Recertification Pro­ gram, reprinted here, was read, voted upon and passed at the De­ cember membership meetings. An application for the Pro­ gram and the dates of the courses can be found on the following pages. Any new details on the Pro­ gram icill be carried in upcoming issues of the Log. ' vi Second Chef Stewhrd Assistant All Seafarers must have successfully completed the Entry Rating Course at the HLSS'and have been certified as Steward Assistant. Those Seafarers who hold certificates of completion from the HLSS for Third Cook or Assistant Cook, Cook and Baker or Chief Cook, dated April 11, 1975 or after, holds an appropriate firefighting certificate issued by the Maritime Admin­ istration, and possess the service require­ ments stated above will automatically qualify in the rating they have completed without returning to the school. Requirements and Policies for Steward Department Courses Certificates and Shipping - Getting assistance from SlU officials at Headquarters, the Curriculum Com­ mittee for the Steward Department Recertification Program completes its work. Clockwise around the table, starting from far left"are: Tom Ulisse: Don Collins; Bill Hand; Barney McNally; Nicholas Hatgimisios; George McCartney, New York port agent; Frank Drozak, SlU executive vice president; Leon Hall, Headquarters representative; Henry W. Roberts; Walter Kilgore; Harry Hast­ ings; Cliff Wilson, SlU representative, and Jimmy Colder. a CLASS SCHEDULE : for Chief Steward: (12 weeks) Start April 11 June 13 August 15 October 10 Decernber 12 February 13 Graduate July 5 Septembers ; November 7 January 3,1978 Marchb May 8 Classes for Chief Chef: (9 weeks) Start 11 • June 13 August 15 October 10 December 12 rebruary 13 graduate June 10 August 12 October 14 December 9 February 10 April 14 ^ Graduate June 3 " Augusts October 7 December 2 February 3 April 7 Classes for Assistant Steward: (d weeks) Siart^\/ April 11 June 13 August is October lO December 12 February. 13, Disenrollment Candidates having poor scholastic rec­ ords whether written or practical, having poor attendance or not meeting the gen-eral rules and regulations as promulgated by the HLSS may be disenrolled at any time. Educational Grant Classes for 2hd Chef ah4llTil (8 weeks) ^ Start Apnl 11 June 13 August 15 October 10 December 12 February 13 Candidates successfully completing the HLSS courses for Chief Steward, Chef, Second Chef, 3rd Chef or Steward As­ sistant will be issued an appropriate certificate and will receive preferential shipping in their seniority status. Since all courses include LNG safety training, can­ didates successfully completing the Stew­ ard Department Programs will also receive certification for sailing on LNC vessels. The LNC course is based on Inter-Coverninental Maritime Consultative Organ­ ization standards (IMCO) and will include a field trip to an LNC facility. CT-y^Graduate': May 20 July 22 Septemper 23 November 18 January 20 March 24,, Chief Stewards admitted into the pro­ gram will receive an educational grant of $110.00 per week since Chief Stewards constitute part of the permanent Ship's Committee. Housing and Meals The HLSS will provide at no cost ade­ quate living facilities and meals. Length of Course The course for the Chief Steward will be completed approximately 12 weeks after the date it begins. The final two weeks will be at Union Headquarters. The course for the Chef will be com­ plete approximately nine weeks after it begins. The final week will be at Union Headquarters. The course for the Second Chef or Third Chef will be completed approxi­ mately eight weeks after it begins. The Continued on Page 31 Seafarers Log �Contiimedfrom Page 30 final week will be at. Unioa Headqiuuten. The course for Steward AssittW will be completed approximately six weeks after it begins- The final week will be at Union Headquarters. The Seafarers Log will carry a schedule of the starting and termination dates for all classes, prior to the commencement of the first class, April, 1977. have held. He will perform the duties of Chef in order to become familiar with the responsibilities of that rating. Third Chef The course being offered to Third Chefs will prepare him through classroom 2. Stewards Committee to select appli­ cants for the Programs. Due to the length of the various courses involved, when necessary, a special meet­ ing will be held in New York, following the re^lar monthly meeting to elect a committee of three Stewards, who on the following day will select the necessary number of applicants to complete the spe­ cific classes. This committee will be paid one day's pay at the stand-by rate.^ The first committee will be elected fol­ lowing the March 1977 general member­ ship meeting in order to select applicants for the Program which will commence in April 1977. In making their selections, the Selec­ tions Committee shall consider the prior employment record of all applicants. I^ch class will consist of the following ratings: 5 Chief Stewards 5 Chefs 5 Second Chefs 5 Third Chefs 5 Steward Assistants The Seafarers Appeals Board shall have the authority to regulate the admission of applicants to this Program. Each selected applicant must acknowl­ edge his acceptance of the class he is assigned to by notifying the Seafarers Appeals Board in writing or by telegram as soon as possible. Requests from applicants for class reassignments must be directed to and ap­ proved by the Seafarers Appeals Board. Failure to comply could result in sub­ stituting another applicant in your place. 3. Vocational Chief Steward/Cost Accountant The Steward Department course is be­ ing offered to Chief Stewards in order to make the S.I.U.'s Steward Department the most progressive afloat. The course was designed with special emphasis on new management techniques and the latest changes in food service industry. This will be helpful in keeping pace with the ever changing hospitality field. Assignments will vary depending upon goals to be met for the period and the ability of the indi­ vidual member to accomplish these goals. Each Chief Steward will perform the duties of each job in the Steward Depart­ ment. He will supervise, inspect and eval­ uate the work of the other members in this training program. Chef The course being offered to Chefs will prepare them for their duties as efficient and effective galley managers in the newly constructed Steward Department. The goal will be the elimination of waste and mismanagement in the galley. The Chef will perform some of the duties of the Chief Steward to gain an understanding of that rating. He will supervise and co­ ordinate the galley personnel to insure proper preparation, cooking and serving meals. Instruction will also be given in identifying, correcting and cleaning un­ sanitary conditions in the galley and reefer spaces. The course covers many of the culinary skills employed in hotels and res­ taurants. Second Chef The course being offered to Second Chefs will provide instruction in their new responsibilities on board ship and to pre­ pare them for advancement. The purpose of the course is to qualify the Second Chef to perform the duties required in the bake shop and in the galley for breakfast cookery. He will also work the Third Chefs schedule and those of the entry ratings as a review of former Jobs he may Steivard Assistant presentations and (m^the-job training, the proper practices, procedures and methods that are being used successfully in the hospitality indu^. These include in­ struction in sanitation, cooking serving meals, baking, beverage and salad prepa­ ration, dining room and stateroom skills. The course being offered to Steward Assistant is designed to assist members in the entry rating in the responsibilities of the Assistant Steward aboard ^ip. He will perform some of the duties of the ratings Continued on Page 32 STEWARD DEPARTMENT WECERTIFICATION PROGRAM ATTACH APPLICATION (Please Print) PHOTO •• HOME PORT • ' y -'-' - DATE:__1 NAME: (In Full). Middle First list r ( ) Cfede Phone ADDRESS: Oty, State, Zip Street , - ,..c S(X3AI.$EG0RII^ DATCOFBlHTH:. PLACE OF BIRTH: ' " ROOK NUMBER: HEIGHT: PRESENT SENIORITY STATUSL WEIGHT: DEPARTMENT: EYES: RATING: HAIR: LAST SIU CLINIC CARD DATE:. No AMERICAN CITIZEN? Yes Place: Certificate No.:• - '; IF NATURALIZED, Date: _ Alien Registration No.: IF ALIEN, Type of Alien: CHECK ONE (1) OF THE FOLLOWING RATINGS YOU WISH TO UPGRADE TO IN THE RECERTTFICATION PROGRAM: (See reverse side for service requirements). . ' CHIEF STWD./COST ACCT. • CHEF'. . • SECOND CHEF THIRD CHEF STEWARD Assrc: : • Q • DO YOU HOLD A U S. COAST GUARD ENDORSEMENT AS A LIFEBOATMAN ESf IHE U.S. MEi^| CHANT MARINE? | • YES __ NO . • DATE :RECEIVED Ik) YW HOLD A MARI^^ FIRE-FIGHTING CERTIFICATE? " YES - . NO ^:DIAIE:,RE(:EIVED ' HAVE YOU ATTENDED ANY OF THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS? AFTS/HLSS ENTRY PROGRAM: YES_ NO FROM TO PORT HLSS/MEBA UPGRADING: YES__ NO FROM / * -^ ^. ^ - V' , ' ".-1 TO EDUCATION \ \^ Name BG^Ghide Ctwnplt^ Grammar, Junior High High School College or Univ.. Trade Schools ^ ' -'.v '' •;—r- :Gnidiiated Yes No ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) Type of Course ^ L-L_ • -1 Page 31 December. 1976 •1- H'iyv.iiyyiVr.V �• ta ronstaution uaderstand^ietS be V « and laundty f'"J^juble P«l"'a taking opM»"°°Le inslinntio® ^any '^bee^'a oT'ibe joasinucb itjistoie^P^ on tbe .t»°'d ^^'^ion. «.'V:„S nnd «•' Snnn'^^^^crntMy^' SlSi« Bnr- contract, shtpP'"® . jp^oard t«eet «»= •'T^mmHlee in '!« »« "'"I wotVi rules, ^eeWy ''b P ^ oppo^ Si>\P'? f AgreeinenK »n^^ „eetinP. >° tmporlanneoy^Nhat P'o;"^", ,o P'"'"e»®E!„ auend skip*"'" ings »h''=''d «, cre« •""SationsWP- " metnoeis >°"« '°ljrImpl°y"'"S^tin<:tion " nam i" *' Jut-Snc«'a''',' d i„ doco- is 5Ki:Ts.Tis r~%-si - •" •^, rBlFs?-!™"' .ov nn^ 1 CA3Sro®^^ rhief Cools: mt'^% .m PC keid ^ In -- Baker or Sec Various ri» t ..•,r:v..:i^ai^^s«®^..:.i- -• „»dChe Assist^^^^d hoW ®,S^fcook ot Ihirf '.,: SecoiidCh ) . and Ass^ a v nt TIM^^ ^ draining -t.KS-""-:: , . -material tp"- . • course. indnsttV and d 4 of * p^icoin, anWn^wkS onr =0"""^* of onr gtains. (.^V; andBaket.• . ...Mant ^^d hold» Rta™®- . ..rookand®"'® andkol^ the Ha.^ <•> K r&isssSi B«'»«'»" ' _ M aeafateta-- ^ familianaad « »• \ ^ for ^"'V,„Msiration r>"-*'''Ze comthe pension, Emphasis v/J ^'^ufcookJo'^^^^iulUmems'''^'''' iiakie ,o wr ^^^55 «UkTEj«gS^ .^ged on p^ans and Unions purity. W«nh.' st:jorh%^rkt:;«^5^r. »»5f„ pardcipao^^ng ceni«a"^ia i„ to ofctain a »f B"^ ufekoat t!:„ the course posset opponnn^^ _.,«nrtur an '?"Sko'doOOtP'»^opporton>°LSn^"»hodoOOt •„ «> seoote one op programCood^SB. J a comprebenjff "wrM^ ;s™;;d«Bgnintion,>^^^^^^^ icyrAL' ®"rCn?ricolnn'C^"'"'^ iolastealendatyndi. SSSSMONST^ ^attamHond ,1 eotryintotk ,1976 pateiPe®®®^®* ' Seala" '•»"<'^T' '4- • i;.: Page 32 �SlU Breaks Ground for Algonac Hall 'ta/1 from 4mM Page T^nni9 3 ^ Continued our contracted vessels and our members who man them." Panoramic River View The Union Hall will bd located at the south end of Algonac's riverfront _park and will overlook the clear blue waters of the St. Clair River. The main build­ ing of the complex will house the Hiring Hall, offices and lounge areas. The face of the Hiring Hall, running the entire length of the 115-foot long building, will be enclosed in glass to provide a panoramic view of the river. Betwejen the hall and the river will be a professionally landscaped promenade, and parallel to the building will be a hundred foot dock for small craft. The main building will be used for ments for the ships will be transported monthly membership meetings as well from the Hall, via the launches, to the as the Hiring Hall for the area. The ships as they pass by. Also, the Union grounds will be complete with parking will be better able to provide the ships facilities. The Hall will further serve the with the latest periodicals and other local SIU~members and retirees as a important materials. place to gather and meet casually and About 95 percent of all SIU deepfor social affairs. draft Great Lakes vessels regularly pass Next to the main building will be a through the St. Clair River on their voy­ new boathouse to replace the structure ages between the upper lakes and the which has occupied the site since 1960. lower lakes. The St. Clair River and The boathouse will provide space for Lake are the connecting links between two launches at water level. The space Lake Erie on the south and Lake Huron above will be occupied by ship-to-shore on the north. radio equipment which will enable SIU The two buildings of the complex officials to maintain close contact with will be joined by an indoor walkway. the Union's contracted vessels. According to the architect's design, the SIU patrolmen, as well as replace- buildings will be constructed of brick with wide expanses of glass enclosing the space above the docking area of the boathouse on three sides, as well as the Two ships, a Greek and a Russian entire length of the main building facing freighters, reached the dead-in-the- the river. The roof will be edged with water Seattle that afternoon and, ac­ cording to SIU members, when the Seattle's captain refused to take a line from them, stood by until the Sea-Land Continued from Page 3 Consumer reached the scene around 4 ton, looked out the window and saw p.m. the barge was passing us. He said 'we've The salvage tug arrived later that got to do something and do it right night. now.'" According to Walton, Lupton Darkness and choppy water made it ran up to the wheelhouse while he and too dangerous to take the crew off the the two engineers went out the galley Seattle that night and the next morning door, out the starboard engine room those leaving were transferred to the door and ran to the bow. Sea-Land Consumer. By the time Walton and the engineers Taken to Rotterdam aboard the Seagot to the bow the tug had already Land Consumer, these Seafarers were started turning over on her side, he then flown back to New York. said, "so we jumped up on the rubber Fire-Ravaged SS Seattle Continued from Page 2 CO2 system using the main controls on the main deck. For reasons as yet undetermined, only part of the system could be acti­ vated by the main controls and the mates, again using breathing apparatus, had to go down to the lower deck to a second set of CO2 controls, according to SIU members. Finally flooded with CO.j, the main fire was put out but residual fires burnt for almost six hours and by late after­ noon the temperature in the engine room was still between 150 degrees and 185 degrees—hot enough to disinte­ grate the galley's floor tiles, Crew Saved Themselves Tom Cranford Heads Unit Continued from Page 15 1973, the entire department was turned over to him, and since then he has done an excellent job. Married, 2 Children In 1967, Cranford married the for­ mer Johanna Henrickson of Brooklyn. They now have two children, an eightyear-old-daughter, Telsa, and a fouryear-old son, Julyan. The couple live in a 50-year-old brownstone on a vintage tree-lined block in Park Slope, Brooklyn. Since moving in, Cranford has done a lot of work on his own to restore much of the home's hand carved woodwork. He has also restored the house's stained glass windows. Looking back at his decision to stay with the SIU instead of continuing school, Tom Cranford says in his sin­ cere, frank manner; "I don't regret it. I like the Union, I like the job, 1 like the people I work with and 1 have a good family. What else can a person ask for." Large AFL-CIO Rally Continued from Page 5 partment and the Maritime Port Coun­ Counties Labor Council, said: cil of San Diego also gave the striking "The national AFL-CIO and its of­ cab drivers pledges of support. O. Wil­ ficial state and local labor councils in liam Moody, MTD administrator, and California pledge their full and con­ Les Parker, president of the Port Coun­ tinuing support to the striking affiliated cil, said "We stand solidly behind the members of the Seafarers Interna­ courageous members of the Transpor­ tional Union of North America in this tation &. Allied Workers who have struggle." stood fast for 100 days against the SRINA President Paul Hall, in a slave labor tactics of the Yellow Cab telegram to Michael Spadacini, presi­ Company." dent of the striking union, said: 'Shoulder to Shoulder' "You can count on the SIUNA as Pledges of support also came from we intend to fight along with you with two other SIUNA affiliates in San all the vigor at our command to assist you in reaching a favorable agreement." Diego. Jack Tarantino, president, and Support also came from the Building Jim Bozzo, secretary-treasurer of the & Construction Trades Department, Fishermen's Union of America, Pacific AFL-CIO. President Robert A. Georg- and Caribbean, and Antoinette Garcia, San Diego business agent of the SIUNA ine told the strikers; "The Building Trades Department United Cannery Workers and Indus­ and its California Councils stand be­ trial Workers of the Pacific, told the hind you 100 percent in your efforts to strikers that they would stand "shoulder reach a fair and equitable agreement." to shoulder with you until you win your John Bennings, president of the Cali­ just cause." The strike against the Yellow Cab fornia Labor Federation, pledged that "One million AFL-CIO members in Company began Aug. 27 after the com­ California stand behind you 100 per­ pany refused to bargain in good faith when their contract with the union cent." came up for renewal. The AFL,CIO Maritime Trades De- December, 1976 copper facia and the building's facade will be trimmed with bronzed alum­ inum. The whole design will integrate the building complex with the surrounding park and riverfront area. The grounds will have shrubs and trees. Algonac is a favored resort com­ munity for Detroit residents and many SIU active members and pensioners make the scenic city their home. Algonac City Manager Fern Nichols stated at the ground breaking ceremon­ ies that "construction of the new Union Hall is especially important now, for the city," where rebuilding through the city's urban renewal program is begin­ ning under the direction of Town Engi­ neer Jack Daniels. Algonac's Mayor Karen Cole said that the SIU's move to her city "would he mutually beneficial for the SIU and the city of Algonac." fenders. If it hadn't been for the mate looking out the galley window, I wouldn't be telling this story today." Meanwhile, after asking Brother Aument to go with him up through the boat. Mate James Lupton said he headed for the wheelhouse to see what was going on. "There are two flights of stairs going up to the wheelhouse. I-got up the first alright," Lupton explained, "but on the second I had to pull myself up." The boat was already halfway tipped over, he said. Once in the wheelhouse, he helped an AB escape by pushing him out the window. Then he climbed out the win­ dow himself. The captain escaped from the wheelhouse by dropping from the lower win­ dow into the water, according to Walton. Next Lupton climbed down the side of the boat which by then was hitting the barge. "Each time it hit, a man would go onto the barge," he continued. "After we were on the barge, the boat sank completely. It all happened so fast." The cook, James Aument, did not make it to the barge. Two days later the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers re- covered the body in the galley. He was not a regular on the Eileen C and had been sent out by the Norfolk Hall to replace the cook just a few days earlier. From the barge, Lupton radioed the U.S. Coast Guard, sending Mayday sig­ nals over Channel 6 and then Channel 13. The Coast Guard answered the sec­ ond call and a helicopter arrived first. Approximately 40 minutes later two Coast Guard 45-footers arrived from Woods Hole, Mass. Lupton said he let them know everyone on the barge was in good condition and the Guard started checking the water for the lost man. The SlU-contracted tug Mariner soon came by and took the men on board, giving them coffee and clothes. Just before the accident, the Eileen C had traveled up Buzzards Bay heading for the Cape Cod Canal with the barge on a hawser approximately 1,200 feet long. They had shortened the hawser to 300 feet in order to get behind the barge, but decided to continue towing since the water was rough. When the steering went out, according to the SIU members, the barge came up on the boat and the tug could not move out of the way. It sank in 45 feet of water, two-and-one-half miles west of West Falmouth, Mass. Other SIU members on board could not be reached for comment. They were: Sam Bonnette, deckhand, and John Cartos and Jerry Kleva, tankermen. Marine Engineer Beneficial Asso­ ciation members Walter Hazel, captain, Ed Ellison, chief engineer and T. McCormick, second engineer (relief) also survived the incident. The boat was salvaged last month and a full Coast Guard report will be ready by mid-January. Amount of Pensions The Board of Trustees of the Sea­ farers Pension Plan has enacted a rule concerning the amount of pen­ sion benefits which specifies that in order to receive any pension benefit increase, including those negotiated in 1975 and 1976, an employee must receive credit for 90 days of employ­ ment between the effective date of the increase and the last day of the calendar year in which the effective date occurs, or in any subsequent calender year. If the effective date of an increase is within 90 days of the end of the calendar year, an em­ ployee must receive credit for 90 days of employment within the 12month period beginning on the ef­ fective date, or in any calendar year subsequent to the effective date. This rule will be waived if an em­ ployee b continuously disabled from his last day of employment until he becomes eligible and applies for a pension, provided he becomes eligi­ ble, and applies for the pension bene­ fit after the effective date of the rate increase. Page 33 �asiiw^ahu. The Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship "/or a better job today, and job security tomorrow* y) 99 Refrigerated Container Mech., Welding, Antomation, Pnmproom Maint. Upcoming M 1 HLSS Gives New Look to Next Year V Courses The new year won't be the only thing new at the Lundeberg School this year because the HLSS Vocational Education Department has revamped many of the School's upgrading courses to better re­ flect projected cTianges in the industry and advances in technology on the newest ships of today's American merchant marine. Among the upcoming'new look' courses of special interest to our deep-sea mem­ bers are Refrigerated Container Me­ chanic, Welding, Automation and Pumproom Maintenance and Operation. Starting dates for these courses are as follows: • Refrigerated Container Me­ chanic—Jan. 10, and Sept. 5, 1977. • Welding—Jan. 10, April 4 and Sept. 19, 1977. • Automation—Feb. 21, and July 25, 1977. • Pumproom Maintenance and Operation—March 7 and Nov. 14, 1977. A complete outline of these courses along with course requirements is carried under course descriptions for the engine department. In addition to the new look in the courses, SlU members will be pleased to know that the Lundeberg School is open­ ing a new upgrading center on the School's grounds as of Jan. 1, 1977. This new facility, complete with modern class­ rooms and a shop building, will provide more comfortable surroundings for SIU upgraders as well as being a more condusive place to learn and study. Many of the courses themselves have been increased by two weeks to include important additional material for con­ sumption by Seafarers. QUARTERMASTER ABLE SEAMAN The course of instruction is four weeks in length and leads to the Coast Guard en­ dorsement of Able Seaman—12 Months —Any Waters or Able Seaman—Unlim­ ited—Any Waters. Course Requirements: Able Sea­ man 12 Months—Any Waters. You must: • Be 19 years of age • Have 12 months seatime as Ordi­ nary Seaman, OR Be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have eight months seatime as Ordinary Seaman • Be able to pass the prescribed physi­ cal, including eyesight requirements. Able Seaman Unlimited — Any Waters. You must: • Be 19 years of age • Have 36 months seatime as Ordinary Seaman or 12 Months Able Seaman • Be able to pass the prescribed physi­ cal, including eyesight requirements. Starting dates: Jan. 24, May 12, Aug. 4 and Oct. 27, 1977. V Note: Courses and starting dates are subject to change at any time. Any change will he noted in the LOG. The course of instruction leading to certification as Quartermaster consists of Basic Navigatiorl instruction to include Radar; Loran; Fathometer; RDF; and also includes a review of Basic Seaman­ ship; use of the Magnetic and Gyro Compass; Rules of the Road; Knots and Splices; Firefighting and Emergency Pro­ cedures. Course Requirements: Must hold endorsement as Able Seaman (Un­ limited—^Any Waters). Starting dates: March 21, June 13, Sept. 5 and Nov. 28,1977. - UFEBOATMAN The course of instruction is two weeks in length and leads to the Coast Guard endorsement of Lifeboatman. Course Requirements: Must have 90 days seatime in any department. Starting dates: Jan. 6, 20; Feb. 3, 17; March 3, 17, 31; April 14, 28, and May 12, 26, 1977. Note on Lifeboat: The requirements and course material for the endorsement of Lifeboatman is identical for all personnel. So the above outline and starting dates of the Lifeboat course applies to our deepsea and Lakes Seafarers as well as to boat­ men. WELDING The course of instruction in basic weld­ ing consists of classroom and on-the-job training including practical training in electric arc welding and cutting; and oxyacelylene brazing, welding and cutting. On compl(!lion of the course, an HLS Cer­ tificate of Graduation will be awarded. Course Requirements: • Engine department persorinel must have 6 months seatime in an engine room rating • Deck and steward department personel must hold a rating in their dejiartment. Starting dates: Jan. 10, April 4 and Sept. 19, 1977. AUTOMATION The course of instruction leading to certification for automated vessels con­ sists of both classroom and. practical training which includes; operation and control of automated boiler equipment, automated marine engineering plant op­ erations including, turbines, main and auxiliary condensate systems, lubrication systems, generators, fire, sanitary and bilge_systems. Basic principles of instru­ mentation are covered in the course with the actual application of instruments used in automated systems control. The course is instructed primarily with SIU Gives 7 Scholarships to Members, Dependents Another part of the SlU's total educa­ tional program for its members is the Union's College Scholarships Fund. Each year the SIU awards five $10,000 fouryear scholarships, of which one is reserved for a Union member and four for depen­ dents of members. The Union also awards two $5,000 twoyear scholarships reserved exclusively for members. The two-year scholarships offer various opportunities especially for the member who plans to keep shipping. In such a program you may develop a trade or skill which would improve your per­ formance aboard ship as well as helping you obtain a better paying job when you are ashore. Page 34 The $10,000 scholarships may he used to. pursue any field of study at any ac­ credited college or university in the U.S. or its territories. tual employment (three years for the par­ ent or guardian of dependents) on vessels of companies signatory to the Seafarers Welfare Plan. In regard to our members, application requirements are geared for the man or woman who has been out of school for a number of years, so you will only be com­ peting with other seamen with similar educational backgrounds. The awards are granted in April of each year and the deadline for the receipt of all applications is usually around April 1. • Have one day of employment on a vessel in the six-month period immedi­ ately preceding date of application. Eligibility requirements are as follows; • Have not less than two years of ac­ • Have 90 days of employment on a vessel in the previous calendar year. Pick up a scholarship application now. They are available for you and your de­ pendents at the local Union hall or by writing to the Seafarers Welfare Plan, College Scholarships, 275 20th St., Brook­ lyn, N.Y. 11215. Education and upgrading is the key to job advancement and job security in the modern -day U.S. merchant marine. New ratings mean more responsible jobs aboard ship, and most importantly, it means higher pay for you. The Lundeberg School, and the School's staff of professionals, are at your disposal. There is no reason that it shouldn't be utilized. So check the courses you might like to take and make application to the School. Do it soon; the sooner the better! the aid of a full scale engineering plant console. All students will leam and con­ trol main and auxiliary engine plant op­ erations directly from the engine room console. Engineering plant malfunctions will be covered in the class and each stu­ dent will gain experience in actual con­ sole emergency procedures and opera­ tions. This engine plant console is similar to those found aboard automated ships. Requirement: Applicant must hold Coast Guard endorsement as QMED —Any Rating. The normal length of the course is four weeks. PUMPROOM OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE The course of instruction leading to certification in Pumproom Operation and Maintenance consists of cargo properties and emergency procedures, tanker devel­ opment and construction, operation and maintenance of valve loading procedures, cargo pump operations, cargo measure­ ments, discharging procedures, ballasting procedures, tank cleaning, inert gas sys­ tems, fire fighting and safety, pollution control and cargo control systems. All students will learn the use of metal lathes and milling machines by completing prac­ tical ship board projects. Requirement: All applicants must have six (6) months seatime in a rating. The length of the course is six weeks. REFRIGERATED CONTAINER MECHANIC The course of instruction leading to certification as Refrigerated Container Mechanic consists of both classroom and on-the-job training that includes the fol­ lowing: instruction covering all units on refrigeration, electrical and engine tune up on gasoline and diesel units, operation, maintenance and trouble shooting on all refrigeration units, instruction of funda­ mentals of operation and servicing and diagnostic procedures used with electrical circuits. Requirements: Applicant must hold Coast Guard endorsements as Elec­ trician and Refrigerating Engineer or QMED—Any Rating. The normal length of the course is six weeks. Seafarers Log �License for Western Rivers. Inland Waiters. Oceans Towhoat Operator Courses Coming Soon One of the most important courses of­ fered to SIU Boatmen at the Lundeberg School will be conducted several times during the coming year. The course, broken down into ^veral categories ac­ cording to area, is Original Towhoat Op­ erator for Western Rivers, Inland Waters or Oceans not more than 200 miles off­ shore. The course of instruction leads to Coast Guard licensing as either Ist or 2nd class operator of uninspected motor vessels. Upcoming dates for the course include; • Western Rivers—^Jan. 10, AprU 18 and Sept. 12,1977. • Inland Waters and Oceans not more than 200 miles—Feh. 14, May 23 and Oct. 19, 1977. Eligible boatmen should not hesitate to apply for the course because it gives you a chance to earn a license, which carries along with it higher pay and increased job security. Requirements for this course are as follows: * All candidates for 2nd class operator must be at least 19 years of age and have evidence of 18 months service on deck on a towing vessel. This service must have Steward Department Steward Courses Will Be Changed All Steward Department Courses Lead To Certification By HLSS. CHIEF COOK The course of instruction is six weeks in length and students specialize in the preparation of soups, sauces, meats, sea­ foods, and gravies. Course Requirements: All candi­ dates must have seatim'e and/or training in compliance with one of the following: • 12 months seatime as cook and baker OR • Three years seatime in the steward department, with six months as 3rd cook or assistant cook and six months as cook and baker OR • Six months seatime as 3rd cook or assistant cook and six months as cook and baker OR • 12 months, seatime as 3rd cook or assistant cook and six months sea­ time as cook and baker and hold a certificate of completion for the HLS cook and baker training program. Starting dates: Jan. 6, Feb. 3 and March 3, 1977. COOK AND BAKER I LUNDEBERG UPGRADING APPLICATION Name- • 24 months in the steward depart­ ment with six months as a 3rd cook or assistant cook OR • Six months seatime as 3rd cook or assistant cook and hold a certificate of completion from the HLS assist­ ant cook training program. Starting dates: Jan. 6, 20; Feb. 3, 17; and March 3,17,1977. ASSISTANT COOK The course of instruction is six weeks in length and students specialize in the selection and preparation of vegetables and salads. Course Requirements: All candi­ dates must have 12 months seatime in the steward department, OR three months seatime in the steward department and he a graduate of the HLS entry rating program. Starting dates: Jan. 20, Feb. 17, March 17, 1977. December, 1976 Along with the inception of the SlU's Steward Department Recertification Program in April, the Lunde­ berg School's Steward Department Program will change in both name and content. To find out what these programs will be like, as well as their starting dates, refer to the special section re­ served in this issue of the Log for the Steward Recertification Program. Date of Birth. (L..t) Mo./Day/Ye«r (Middle) (Fir.t) Address (Street) . Telephone #. (City) (State) Deepsea Member • (Zip Code) . Inland Waters Member • (Area Code) Lakes Member • . Seniority Book Number Date Book Was Issued Port Presently . Registered In- . Port Issued- Endorsement (s) Now Held. Social Security #. Piney Point Graduate: • Yes No • (if so, fill in below) .Endorsement(s) Received. to. Entry Program: From. (Dates Attended) The course of instruction is six weeks in length and students specialize in the selection and preparation of breakfast foods, breads, desserts, and pastries. Course Requirements: All candi­ dates must have seatime and/or training in compliance with one of the following: • 12 months seatime as a 3rd cook or assistant cook OR included training or duties in the wheelhouse. • All candidates for 1st class operator must show evidence of three years service on deck of a towing vessel. One year of this service must have included training or duties in the wheelhouse. All candidates must have at least three months service in each particular geographical area for which application for licensing is made. • All candidates must pass a physical exam given by a medical officer of the USPHS or a certified, reputable physician. Upgrading Program: From. .to a (Datei Attended) .Endorsement(s) Received. Do you hold a letter of completion for Lifeboat: • Yes • No; Firefighting: • Yes • No Dates Available for Training (Refer to Directory for all course listings.) 1 Am Interested in the Following Course(s) Directory of All Upgrading Courses i IMSEPSEA, LAKES COURSES Deck Department • Able-seaman, 12 Months Any Waters V , • Able-seaman, Unlimited Any :, Waters ' • Lifeboatman ^ • Quartermaster | ^ •, ? ; .J. -W Engine • Fireman, Oiler, Watertender (FOWT) • QMED—^Any Rating ^; • Advanced Pumpman Procedures j ft * Automation • LNG-LPG . • Refrigerated Containers ^ Welder ft" • Diesel Engines • • • • Steward Department Assistant Cook Cook and Baker Chief Cook Chief Steward INLAND WATERS COURSES RECORD OF EMPLOYMENT TIME—(Show only amount needed to up­ grade in rating noted above or attach letter of service, whichever is applicable.) VESSEL SIGNATURtL RATING HELD DATE SHIPPED DATE OF DISCHARGE DATE. RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: LUNDEBERG UPGRADING CENTER, PINEY POINT, MD. 20674 • • • • Able-Seaman Pre-Towbo«it Operator . ft J >fi Original Towhoat Operator M Master/Mate Uninspected Ves-ftjj sels Not Over 300 Gross Tons ft| r Upon Oceans • First Class Pilot | ' • Radar Observer' • Pre-Engineer Diesel Engines , ft • A^istant Engineer Uninspected fti| Motor Vessels • ^' • Chief Engineer Uninspected Motor Vessels ft* Tankerman ^ T* Towhoat Inland Cook• • Vessel Operator Management 'I : V. and Safety Co,.ra. •, , ;.i Page 35 �:r it . '•>' \! James Briordy Seafarer James Briordy finished the trainee program at the Harry Lundeberg School and be­ gan sailing with the SW in 1974. Broth­ er Briordy, shipping in the engine de­ partment, returned to Piney Point to upgrade to FOWT before starting the "A" Seniority Pro­ gram. A native and resident of New York City, Brother Briordy ships from that port. Thomas Goodin •,. J 1J jI Seafarer Thomas Goodin has been scaling with the SW since graduating from the trainee program at the Harry Lundeberg School in 1975. , Shipping in the deck _ department, Broth­ er Goodin returned to upgrade to AB at the Piney Point school before attend­ ing the"A" Seniority Program. A native and resident of Seattle, Brother Goodin ships from that port. William Robles Seafarer William f 4 Robles began sail­ ing with the SlU in 11 1970 after attend­ ing the A ndrew Furuseth Training School in New York. Brother Roif -i A ships in 1 the steward depart­ ment as a cook and baker. A native of New York, Brother Robles lives with his wife Ada and his five children in Florida. He ships out of the port of New York. •r 'i'•'•N Kamin Lambenson Seafarer Kamin Lambertson, who I seals with the SIU in the deck depart\ment, graduated from the trainee program at the Harry Lundeberg School in 1972. Brother Lambertson also obtained his AB ticket at the Piney Point school. A native of Boston, Brother Lambertson now lives in New Mexico and ships from either Houston or New York. This month 12 more Seaforers joined the ranks of the SIU full book mem­ bers by participating in and gradnating from the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Pro­ gram. This brings the number of Sea­ farers who have earned their 'A' books through this program to 309. They are Gary Carter, Thomas Gioodin, Louis Almodovar, James Briordy, John Neff, Stephen Patton, Tom Tankerdey, William Robles, Jay Shuler, Mark Lmce, WUliam Sullivan and Kamin Lambertson. Before graduating from tihe program, these new *A* book members were given the opportunity to sharpen their sea­ faring skills by learning about the latest innovations in the maritime industry. The 'A* Seniority Program also pro­ vided these Seafarers with a thorough woiking knowledge of the SIU's history, functions, operations and goals. This two-pronged approach uSed to upgrade these Seafarers into full 'A' book status insures that the SIU wDl always have a solid membership that can participate in Union activities with an understanding of the modem mari­ time indnslry and their Union's role in that industry. Marie Lance Stephen Patton Seafarer Mark Lance has been sail­ ing with the SIU since graduating from the Harry -Lundeberg School in 1974. Shipping in the steward de­ partment as a third cook. Brother Lance is also a graduate of that Lundeberg School training program. Brother Lance ships from the Gulf and lives in Cali­ fornia. He is a native of St. Louis, Mo. Seafarer Stephen Patton has been sailing with the SIU in the engine de­ partment since grad­ uating from the Harry Lundeberg School three years ago. Brother Patton returned to Piney Point for his FOWT endorsement be­ fore starting the "A" Seniority Upgrad­ ing Program. Raised in the Midwest, Brother Patton now lives in Houston and ships from that port. Gary Carter Seafarer Gary Carter first shipped out with the SIU in 1971 after graduat­ ing from-the Harry \ Ltfndeberg School. Sailing in the en­ gine department. Brother Carter up­ graded to FOWT in 1972. Brother Carter ships from the port of Houston and continues to live in hfs hometown, Clarksburg, W. Va. Thomas Tankersley Seafarer Tom Tankersley went \ through the trainee program at the ' Harry Lundeberg I School in 1971. I Shipping in the deck I department, Broth-r \er Tankersley now I sails as AB. Brother Tankersley, a native of Baltimore, now lives in Tokoma Park, Md. He ships from the port of Baltimore. Seventy-one cents of every dollar spent in shipping on Amcrican-fis^ vessels remains in this country, making a very substan&l contribution to the national balance of payments aiid to the nption's economy. Use U.S.-dag ships. It's good for the American maritime IndnStry, the Ameri> can slih>per, and America. Page 36 •! New 'A' Book Members : •/, , si-1 ' - Program 'A' Seniority John Neff Seafdrer John Neff graduated from the trainee program • at the Harry Lunde\ berg School in 1970 and began sailing with the SIU in the deck department. \ Before attending the "A" Seniority Up­ grading Program, Brother Neff returned to Piney Point and obtained his AB ticket. A native of Suitaland, Md., Brother Neff now lives in Marcos, Tex. and ships from the port of Houston. Port Date New York Jan. 4 Philadelphia Jan. 4 Baltimore ......... Jan. 5 Norfolk Jan. 6 Jacksonville Jan. 6 Detroit Jan. 7 Houston Jan. 10 New Orleans ........ Jan. 11 Mobile Jan. 12 San Francisco Jan. 13 Wilmington Jan. 17 Seattle —i.. Jan. 21 Piney Point Jan. 8 San Juan Jan. 6 Columbus Jan. 15 Chicago .VJan. 11 Port Arthur Jan. 11 Buffalo Jan. 12 St. Louis Jan. 14 Cleveland * • Jan. 13 Jersey City ........ t Jan. 10 JayShnler Seafarer Jay Shuler has been sailing with the SIU since graduating from the Andrew Furuseth Training Program in New York in 1967. A member of the en­ gine department. Brother Shuler obtained his QMED en­ dorsement at the Harry Lundeberg School before attending the"A" Senior­ ity-Upgrading Program. Brother Shuler is a native of New York City and now lives in Oneonta, N.Y. He ships out of the port of New York. Louis Almodovar Seafarer Louis Almodovar gradu­ ated from the An•drew Furuseth Training School in I New York in 1970 I and began sailing in the engine departI ment on SIU ships. \NOW an FOWT, Brother Almodovar is planning to re­ turn to Piney Point to upgrade to QMED in the near future. A native of Puerto Rico, Brother Almodovar now lives in New York with his wife Donna and ships from that po/t. iY.'-:.:' William Sullivan Seafarer William Sullivan graduated from the Harry Lundeberg School and began sailing in the engine depart­ ment with the SIU in 1974. Before starting the "A" Se­ niority Program, Brother Sullivan also upgraded to FOWT at the Lundeberg School. A na­ tive of Philadelphia, Brother Sullivan continues to live in that city with his wife, Margaret. He also ships from the port of Philadelphia. ' • . • - j'j - " • --Vi a Deep Sea Lakes, Inland Waters . . . , , . , , , , UIW 2:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 2:30p.m 7:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m 7:00 p.m. 9:30a.m. ...; .... 7:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m — 2:30 p.m — 2:30 p.m 7:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m — 2:30 p.m — 2:30 p.m — 2:30 p.m. — 2:30 p.m .".... — 10:30 a.m — 2:30 p.m. .......... — — 1:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m. Seafarers Log �A' Seniority Honor Roll ^ow Niiiters lii 7 is Following are the names and departments of the 309 Seafarers who have completed the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program. Xfams, Francis, Deck ADSe, Luciano. Eiifine Mien, Lawrence, Enfine Aiiison, Murpiiy, Engine Abmaii, Bin, Deck Aimodovar, Louis, Engine Ames, Mian, Deck Andrepont, P. I., Engine Armitstead, Daniei, Engine Arnoid, Mott, Deck Aversano, Ciifford, Engine Badia, Mike, Engine Bamett, Jay, Engine Bartoi, Thomas, Deck Baxter, Aian, Engine Bean, P. L., Deck Beauverd, Arthur, Engine Beiiinger. Wiiiiam, Steward Bermndez, Frank, Deck Berry, George, Ei«ine Bertei, Kevin, Engine Beruiis, Wiliian. Deck Biietz, John, Engine Bishop, Hoyd, Steward Biackiok, Richard, Engine Blasquez, Gregory, Engine Biigen, Archie, Engine Bohannon, Christopher, Engine Boien, James, Deck Belen, Timothy. Dedi Boies, John, Ei«ine Boiiing, Randoiph, Deck Brackbiii, Russeii, Deck Briordy, James, Engine Brooke, George, Engine Bruschini, Mario, Steward Burge, Bernard, Engine Burke, Lee Rey, Engine Burke, Timothy, Deck Bumette, Barney. Steward Butch, Richard, Engine Caio, Jose, Engine Cammnso, Frank, Deck Carhart, David, Deck Carruthers, Francis, Engine Carter, Gary, Engine Caruthers, Russeii, Deck Castie, Stephen, Deck Cavanaugh, Jadtson, Deck ;.CIark. Garrett, Deck . tdlahgelo, Joseph, Deck Conkiin, Kevin, Engine •*•' Corbett, Wiiiiem, Deck Correii, Pani, Engine Cosentino, Dominic, Deck Ceyie, Michaei, Engine Cunningham, Rohert, Deck Curran, John, Deck Daniei, Wadsworth, Engine Davis, Dan, Deck Davis, Wiiiiam, Deck Day, John, Engine Denardo, Michaei, Engine Derke, Michaei, Engine Deskins, WiiiMm, Steward Diaz, Rohert, En^ne Disiug, Maximo, Engine Dobiong, James, Engine Douroudous, Emanuel, Steward Dukehart, David, Engine Duron, Roberto, Engine Echeverio, Ronald, Steward Eddings, Otis, Jr., Engine Edgeii, Pat, Engine Egeiand, Ralph, Deck Eiiiott, Byron, Engine Escodero, Tomas, Engine Esposito, Gennaro, Engine Ewing, Larry, Steward Farmer, Wiiiiam, Deck Farragot, John, Deck Farreii, Gerald, Steward Fiia, Marion, Deck Fonviile, James, Engine Foxvog, Mark, Deck Frak, Stan, Deck Freehurn, Michaei, Deck Fried, Peter, Engine Frost, Stephen, Deck Fuentes, Luis, Steward Galka, Thomas, Engine Gallagher, Patrick, Deck Galliano, Marco, Deck Gannon, Kevin, Deck Garay, Stephen, Deck Garcia, Rohert, Deck Gaston, Thomas, Deck Giilhtte, Ronald, Deck Giiiiam, Rohert, Steward Goethe, Freddie, Deck Gomes, Glenn, Deck Goodin, Thomas, Deck Gotay, Raul, Steward KNOW YOUR RIGHTS Gower, David, Engine Graham, Patrick, Deck Grey, Joseph, Steward Grimes, M. R., Deck Grisham, Steve, Ded( Gunter, Mike, Engine Hagar, Ken, Deck Hale, Earnest, Deck Hail, Kenneth, Engine Mailer, Charles, Engine Mailer, John, Engine Marris, Nathaniel, Engine Manks, Fletcher, Engine Mart, Ray, Deck Mawker, Patrick, Deck Maynes, Biake, Engine Meick, Carroii, Deck Meiier, Douglas, Steward Memming, Rohert, Engine Moofcs, Bobby, Steward Mooper, Allen, Engine Mumason, Jon, Deck Mnmmerick, James, Jr., Steward Munt, Mike, Engine Mussein, Mohammed, Steward Mtttchinson, Richard, Jr., Engine iiison, James, Engine ivey, D. E., Engine James, Daniei, Deck Jansson, Scott, Deck Joe, Wiiiiam, Engine Johnson, M., Deck Johnson, Oscar, Steward Jones, Leggette, Deck Jones, Nelson Cory, Steward Jordan, Carson, Deck Kanavos, PanaMrtis, En^ne Kegney, Thomas, Engine Keith, Robert, Deck Keiiey, John, Deck Keiiy, John, Deck Kerney, Paul, Engine Kirksey, Charies, Engine Kittieson,LQ., Deck Knight, Donaid, Engine Knoles, Donaid, Steward Konetes, Johnnie, Deck Kunc, Lawrence, Deck Kundrat, Joseph, Steward Lambeftson, Kamin, Deck Lamphere, Thomas, Engine Lance, Mark, Steward • Ronnie, Engine Lang, Gary, Deck Lasater, Thomas, Deck Laughiin, Douglas, Engine LeCiair, Lester, Steward Lehmann, Arthur, Deck Lentsch, Robert, Deck Lesko, Samuel, Deck Loane, Barney, Deck Long, Alton, Engine Lundeman, Louis, Deck Lusk, George, Deck Mahaffey, J. C., Steward Makarewicz, Richard, Engine Maiioiy, Arthur, Deck Manning, Menty, Steward Maurstad, Mitcheii, Steward Marcus, M. A., Deck Martin, Rohert, Engine McAndrew, Martin, Engine McCabe, John, Engine McCabe, T. J., Engine McCants, Aivin, Deck McCauiey, Roy, Engine McLain, Warren, Engine McMuiiin, Clarence, Steward McPariand, Jmnes, Engine Mefferd, Michaei, Engine Merson, Don, Deck Miiici, Robert, Deck Millard, David, Engine Miller, Robert, Engine Minix, R. G., Jr., Engine Miranda, John, Engine Moneymaker, Ernest, Engine Moore, C. M., Deck Moore, George, Deck Moore, James, Engine Moore, Peter, Engine Moore, Thomas, Engine Moore, Wiiiiam, Deck Mortier, Wiiiiam, Deck Mouton, Terry, Engine Muii, David, Engine Neff, John, Deck Noble, Mickey, Deck Nuotio, Ken, Deck Ostrander, Duane, Deck Painter, Philip, Engine Paloumbis, Nikoiaos, Engine Papageorgiou, Dimitrios, Engine Parker, Jason, Deck KNOW YOUR RIGHTS FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SlU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every three months, which are to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A quarterly finance committee of rank and file members, elected by the membership, makes examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommenda­ tions. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recommendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates.. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and senior­ ity are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return re­ ceipt requested. The proper address for this is: Frank Drozak, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 275 - 20lh Street, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11215 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are avail­ able in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obliga­ tions, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in December, 1976 the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY — SEAFARERS LOG. the Log has traditionally refrained from publishing any ar­ ticle serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has" been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, 1960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Log policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circum­ stances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone at­ tempts to require any such payment be made without sup­ plying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. Parr, Steven, Deck Patten, Stephen, Engine Paulson, Glenn, Deck Peyton, Giibmt, Deck Pepe, Christopt^er, Steward Perez, Jose, Engine Perkins, Cy, Deck Petrick, L, Engine Pickford, Albert, Deck Piiisworth, Pat, Deck Poietti, Pierangeio, Deck Prasinos, George, Deck Quirke, John, Deck Reamey, Bert, Engine Reed, Pete J., Deck Restaino, John, Engine Ripley, Wiiiiam, Deck Rivers, Sam. Engine Roback, James, Deck Robies, Wiiiiam, Steward Rodriguez, Charies, Engine Rodriguez, Mector, Engine Rodripez, Robert, Engine Rogers, George, Engine Ruiz, Steve, En^ne Sahb, Caidweii, Jr., Engine Sali^, Robert, Jr., Engine Sanders, Darry, Engine Sanger, Alfred, Deck Scotten, Robert, Engine Shaw, Lex, Deck Shaw, Lucien, Deck ' Shaw, Ronald, Engine Shuier, Jay, Engine Siifast, George, Deck Simonetti, Joseph, Steward Simpson, Spurgeon, Engine Sisk, Keith, Deck Smith, Craig, Engine Smith, D. B., Steward Smith, George, Deck Smith, Robert, Deck Snyder, John, Engine Sowatzka, Brian, Deck Speii, Gary, Engine Speii, Joseph, Deck Spencer, Craig, Engine Spencer, M. D., Engine Springfieid, Marry, Steward Stanfieid, Pete, Deck Stark, Wiiiiam, Deck Stauter, David, Engine Stein, Warren, Engine Stevens, Duane, Deck Strauss, Grepry, Engine Sullivan, Wiiiiam, Engine Svoboda, Kvetosiav, Engine Szeibert, Stephen, Steward Tankersiey, Thomas,, Deck Tanner, Leroy, Engine Taylor, Daniei, Steward Taylor, Dave, Deck Tell, Georp, Engine Thomas, Robert, Engine Thomas, Timothy, Deck Townsend, Joe, Steward Trainor, Robert, Deck Trott, Lieweiiyn, Engine Turpin, Richard, Engine Utterback, Larry, Deck Vain, Thomas, Deck : Vaiton, Sidney, Engine i Vanyi, Thomas, Steward ;; Vazpez, Jose, Engine Venus, Guy, Engine Venus, Steve, Steward Vukmir, George, Deck Waiden, Tim, Deck Walker, Marvin, Engira Wambach, Albert, Deck Washington, Eddie, Engine Wass, Klaus, Steward Waugaman, Jerry, Engine Wayman, Lee, Deck Weils, John, Deck Westerhoim, Gary, Engine Wiiheim, Mvfc, Engine Wiiisch, Edward, Deck Wilson, Richard, Steward Wilson, Robert, Engine Wolfe, John, Deck Woodcock, Wayne, Steward Woodhouse, Ashton, Engine Wright, Charlie, Engine Zukier, Mans, Engine •"'ii -/'j KNOW YOUR RIGHTS CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGA­ TIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its con­ tents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempt­ ing to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials,-etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no Seafarer may be discrimi­ nated against because of race, creed, color, sex and na­ tional or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION —SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its pro­ ceeds are used to further its objects and purposes includ­ ing but not limited to furthering the political, social and economic interests of Seafarer seamen, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are vol­ untary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of membership in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Sea­ farers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. Support SPAD to protect and further your economic, political and soci^ interests, American trade union concepts and Seafarer seamen. If at any time a Seafarer feels that any of the ahove rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or infor­ mation, he should immediately notify SIU President Hall at headquarters by certified nu^, return receipt requested. Page 37 �mm II " I'i SOGHave mum ROUUGXI Anmin DOMTION MOOKLVN, N.Y. 11232 B7S FOinTH AVEMiC ,7' Date. :BOOK NO.. Contributor's Name. r-1 Address. INiaatcil $IIHI or S.S. No.. IT- City .Zip Code . State . SPAD is a separate setregated fund, its prpcdeds at* used to further Its objects and purposes including, but not limited to furthering the-^oliticai,, soclai and ecopomic interests of Seafarer seamen, the preservation and furthering of the American MeroMnt iTsrine with MnnaiM employment opportunities for seamen and the advancement of trade union concepi- in coniieetldn with such objects, SPAO supports and contributes to Mliticial candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicitea or received because of force, job .discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as.a condition of membership in the Union (SlUNA AGLIWD) or of employ­ ment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Seafarers Union or SPAO at the above address, certified mail within thirty days of the contribution for Investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. Support SPAD to protect and further your economic, political and social interests, American, trade union concepts and Seafarer seamen. |-;i •,1 More To Sil'AII Sioce (A copy of our report is filed with the Federal Election Commission, and is available from the Federal Election Commission, Washington, D.C.) Signature of Solicitor No. » •h r t,*' t 1976 Port Beghiniiifi of '7G The following Seafarers and other concerned individuals, 566 in all have demonstrated an active interest in participating in political and legislative activities which are vital to both our job security and our social and economic welfare, by voluntarily donating $100 or more to the Seafarers Political Activities Donation (SPAD) fund since the beginning of 1976. (The law prohibits the use of any union money, such as dues, initiation fees, etc., for political activities. The most effective way the trade unionist can take part in politics is through voluntary political contributions. SPAD is the union's separate segregated political fund. It solicits and accepts only voluntary contributions. It engages in political activities and makes contributions to candidates. A member may voluntarily contribute as he sees fit or make no contribution without fear of reprisal.) Thirty-seven who have realized how important it is to let the SIU's voice be heard in the Halls of Congress have contributed $200, nine have contributed $300, three $400, one $500, one $600, and one $1,100. The LOG is running the SPAD honor rolls because the Union on foUowing Availability of Plan Doeumenfs f'-'i . . i'i i.'l n -''i .• , it 1-'' As all Union members have been notified, all documents relating to the various Welfare and Pension Plans are available for inspection, for free, at the Union Halls. The documents are the trust docu­ ment, which describes the rules by which the particular Plan is admin­ istered; the Plan regulations, which contain the rules concerning eligibil­ ity for benefits and the amount of benefits under the Plan; and the Plan de^ription, which contains general Information about the type of Plan. K yon want a copy of die documents for your own records, you shmrid send a check for the proper amount to the Plan office (Seafarers' Pension Plan, Seafarers* Welfare Plan, etc.) at 275 20th St, Brook­ lyn, N.Y. 11215. By enclosing a check with your request, you wiU speed your order through. You can order each item sepa­ rately or you can pay $30.70 and receive the trust document. Plan reg­ ulations and Plan descriptions for each of the fidlowing: Seafarers* Pension Plan; Seafarers* Welfare Plan; Seafarers' Vacation Plan; Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Pen­ sion Plan; Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship; UIW Welfere Plan; and UIW Pension Plan. ' NOTE: As documents are amend­ ed, prices may change. Seafarers Welfare, Pension and Vacation Plans Cash Benefits Paid Oct.27-Nov.24,1976 SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN ELIGIBLES Death In Hospital Daily @ $1.00 In Hospital Daily @ $3.00 Hospital & Hospital Extras Surgical Sickness & Accident @ $8.00 Special Equipment Optical Supplemental Medicare Premiums DEPENDENTS OF ELIGIBLES Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits In Hospital Surgical Maternity Blood Transfusions Optical PENSIONERS & DEPENDENTS Death Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors'Visits & Other Medical Expenses .. Surgical Optical Blood Transfusions Special Equipment Dental Supplemental Medicare Premiums SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM TOTALS Total Seafarers Welfare Plan Total Seafarers Pension Plan Total Seafarers Vacation Plan Total Seafarers Welfare, Pension & Vacation Number Amount MONTH TO DATE YEAR TO DATE MONTH TO DATE YEAR TO DATE 13 245 188 18 1 5,523 3 98 64 127 5,328 2,503 146 26 58,631 15 1,237 327 $ 36,956.94 245.00 564.00 2,317.38 162.00 44,184.00 822.95 2,952.81 2,431.10 $396,698.99 5,328.00 7,509.00 23,195.71 3,153.80 • 469,048.00 4,598.51 37,094.04 16,564.30 524 87 144 18 2 134 4,436 844 1,238 187 17 1,167 176,914.93 3,451.76 21,323.30 7,800.00 210.00 3,987.00 1,298,120.76 34,632.32 199,741.88 67,700.00 1,347.50 33,979.81 145 1,854 1,098 123 657 4 36 8 20,835 55,409.50 43,220.23 3,913.96 2,410.00 1,780.75 — 1,195.00 450.00 15,537.80 546,738.45 330, i98.70 48,007.03 23,935.00 18,652.69 756.79 6,451.32 2,266.00 153,062.40 8 97 2,682.09 37,214.86 9,612 2,597 1,556 13,765 101,086 25,299 15,844 142,229 15 230 108 13 63 —, 4 1 2,108 430,922.50 3,765,995.86 653,043.19 6,392,541.96 705,299.60 7,556,736.30 $1,789,265.29 $17,715,274.12 Deposit in the SlU Blood Bank— It's Your Life Page 38 Seafarers Log �*uKll'^tm, 'rt/pfT ''"""^ '"'' """' ''^ "^'"'"'"ed if the livelihoods of Seafarers are to be protected. (A copy of our report IS filed with the Federal Election Commission and is available for purchase from the Federal Election Commission, Washington, D.C.) SPAD Honor Roll sAcevedo,V. .^Adnns/P.' A(fa»iisoii,R.R. Adlnm, M. AgnHirjA. Ak.RAtexander.C. Alexander, if. Algabri,A.K. Aigarin,M. AU,N.M. Alien,!. Alonso,!. Alvarez, P. ';Aniat,K. i Atnmann, W. 'Amper, P. Anderson, A. Anderson, A. Anderson, D. Anderson, E. C. Anderson, H. Anderson, R. Anderson, R. Anersono, C. Annis, G. Antki,M. Antonio,!. Aquino, G. Archibald, H. Aronka, A. Ames,!. Arroyo, S. Atkii^n, D. Aubnsson, E. Auger, E. Avanf,E. Babkovrski, T. Badgett,!. Barry, D. Bartlett,!. Bean,C. Beeching,M.E. Bennett,!. Bergeria,!. Bernstein, A. Bjomsson, A. IHanfon,M,!. Bldnstein,D. BInitt,!; Bobalek,W,!. Bonser,L. ^ Bortz,tC. , ,;BottdKm,R7ilt^' |lBoos$on,E. Boyle, D. Boyne,D.F. Bradley, E. Braggs,W. Brannan,G. Brown,G. A. Brown,!. Brown,!. Biyiini,B, •Bncci,P. |Bnrke,,P.;'^ |BuHie,T. I Borate, P, |Burton,R. ' |Bays«e,T. ' iByme,E. Byrne,W. Cabilda,S. Caffey,!. Cain,F. Can«^lo,F. CampbeB, A. CainpbeU,A.G. €ainplieii,H. CapeU^F.!. , CafabaBo,R. ' , Ctirljone,V. Cannetlo,!. December, 1976 ^'':Genfile,C. Gilford,D. Goins,S. Glidewell,T. Goff.W. Gomez, M. Gonzal^C. Gooding, H. Gorbea,R. Gos%, F. Greene,H. Grima,V. Grinnell,!. Gt6h,W. Guernsey, W. Guidry,F. Guillen, A. Gutierrez, C. Habef,E. Hagen, B. Ilan,E. Ha!I,M. IIaU,K.M. HaU,L. Hall,W. IIamblet,A. Harris, J. Hart,R. Hadiins, A.R. Hassan, H. . Ha^n,B. Hayes, K. Haynes,B. Hebert,T. Heimer,B. Heimila, E. Hendrick,R.G. Hernandez, E.. Heroux, A. Hidais,A.A. Hines,T. Hintze,C. Hoitt,E. Holman, E. Homayonpour, M. Homko,S. Hoover, G. Honchins, C. M. Hudson,S. Huffman, R. 1.. Hufford, R. Hussein, M. Huttdn,G, iovino^ !.> ; ; !acol», R. !anniSon,S. !apper,!. !ohnson,Ar !ohnson,C^ !ohnson,R^^ !ones,!. . !ones,!. R. !ones,T. !oseph,E. Karlak,W. Kastina, A. Kelly,!. Kcndrkk,D. ' j Keomwe,S. . Keragood,M. , -< ) Kerr, R. A. Kinf^ky,!. Kirk,!. ,Kitebens,B.'^^"^ Kizzire,C. Klein, A. Koflowitrfli, W. Galliam,R. Kool,l.. Gi|llien,M. r •%( Konbek,T. " ci Gatuion,lv. Kouvardas,!. iGaray,F. Ipkainer, M. . ^, Garcia,P. ICusimoto,Y. ^ Garcia, R.F;''^''':'^'^' ';!.amb«rt,H. t ht, Gan1|i^n,M. iAngford,C.R, 1 Gaskill,H. •Ijiwreiice,lVI. Gauiw,!. :0^wreB^, W.: ^ Clark, Cliffotd,R. Cofone,W. Compton,W. Conklin,K. Conklin, K. Conner,S. Cooknuins, R. Cooper, N. Cooper, W.D. Costanga,F. Costello, M. Courtney,!, c Cra%,!.L. Crawford, W. Crocco, G. Cross, M. Cruz, A. Dauocol, F.G. Davis,!. Davis,!. Davis,!. DeBarrios, M. DeChaiqp, A. Deguzman, F. Demetrios,!. Diaz, R. Dkkey.W. Dilling, L. Doak,W. Dobson,T. Doigen, D. Douglas, V. Dowd,V. Dragazis, A. Drake, W. brozak, P. DuBois, N. Dunn, P. DoPaola, R. Dwyer,!. Dyer, A. Edan, A. Eddins,!. EUis,P. Emidy,!. < E$caiona,D. Espinosa, R. Fagan,W. Fanning, R. Famier,D. Famen,F. Faust,!. Fay,!. Fayad, A. Fetis,B. Fengosdn,M. Fgrshee, R. Fleteher, B. Fiorous, C. Fdrgeron, 1.. , Foster,!. Foii,S. Fox, P. Franco, P. Frank Jr., Freeman, B. Froonfelter, D. Fuenteis, H. Fugitt,W. Fnlfond,S. • Funk,W. F^rukawa,!!. Galkki,b. Leader, Lebda,F. 1 Lee,H. f Lee,K. 1 Le^,!. i Lelomk,L. Is Leo, A. |v-LescovhA,W. 1 Lessard,A. ^ Libby,H. L%^oot, R. Lindsey, A. Lindsey,H. I.obodat,T. I.ogStaff Logue,!. Loiea8,P. Lopez,R. Mi^rodcr,W. Malensky, G. Maldonado, O. IVfanafe, D. Mancini,R. Mandene,S. Marcus,M. A. MarinelU,P. Martin,!. Martin,!. Martin, T.!. Mask,W. Matson, J. Matthes,B. Matthey,N. Mansfield, L. Mavdone, S. McCartney, G. McClinton,!.!. Mcl)ellas,C. M. McElroy,E.L. McGinnis, A. McMillion,W. McVay.H. Mears,F.!. • Melindez,A. Mercer, !.Me$fnrd,H. Middleton,!!. , Mignano,B. Mize,C. Mollard,C Mmw,!. Bdoneyniaker, E. C. Mongelli,F. Moody,O. Mooney,E.X. Mooney,S. ' Mome, W. Morris, E. Morris, Rms .. - Morris, W. - Mdrrkon,!. ||.Mortensen,0. \ Munsie,!. ; Mnnay,R. is Myerchak,!. . Myei^,H.:•. s ' '\Myi«x,Li: P Napoli,F. • Nadt,W. , Nelson,!, Newbony,!. • Nielsen, R. ; • ; NieIsen,V. Northcutt,!. ;-D'Bnen,E.S V ' ' OettekF. <Birogly,H.A. Ollvera,W. o6on,Fl Paladino,F. Palanp,L : Papimannou. D. , Paradise,!.. i^ Paradise. R. ParncRL ' $1,100 Honor Roll Christenberry,R. A. $600 Honor Roll Pomerlane, R. $500 Honor Roll Richoux,!. $400 Honor Roll Dryden,!. Fansler, L. Liiiedahl,H. $300 Honor Roll Brooks, S. T. Conley, M., Msgr. Apostleship of the Sea Cunningham, W. Feirara, A. Hall, P. McFarland, D. Nielsen, K. Paczkowski, S. Pullian, J. $200 Honor Roll Algina, J. Aipeda, J. Bamman, G. Bellinger, W. Bergeria, S. Brand, H. Browning, G. Bra, R. Coker, D. Curtis, T. DiGiorgio, J. Drozak, F. Dudley, K". Echevarria, R. Foster, W. I.esnansky, A. Lomas, A. I.ombardo.!. Maher.T. McCullogh.!.. McKay. 1). Morris, J. Oleseii. C." " Payne, O. Polk, E. Pulver, E. Quinfer,!. Reck. I.. Richburg,!. Sanaco, C. Sanchez, R. Saunders. I.. Seahron. S. Stewart, E. Terpe, K. Whitsitt, M. Ziolkowski. W. %tlra,S.M. S|psey;R.A.'-rs PecqBex,F. SauwupsldjE; i Peralta,R.L. Slaflsar,K. Perez,!. 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Its -':• . .-^"<'• Bjeftfaivr Ji»lun If^ioy owili»^ E:»sgpriei1^ **I t0 l^etier af«rso» and one sitt^e way to do tilta^ w toiMltcf JOIK» said, IMted wifbool it '• iny eilncaficm.'' B^Mlber /• lb- fl;- In addifiOtt to iieipiiig^^l^^ perscnal canear goals, f&e GE0 bas openNsd d^ hi^er ediu^tlon lor niany SIU m^ifoers. Several gradnates liaye enrolled In college or trade vocaffonai i^hoolN, and SealarensBill Lopez and fl^ngelo FoUeii, bodi eained tlueir li^ iddplonsi^ at i|Q^ i«»»^dscbOlB^blp awai^db dM tO;lfe;Sd£C^; €d:.tbe L^ teachers at HLSS are dedicated to fielping each Sea:;aire: iiti^piwtd^ ;'|liy|^|(^tii;^*'Eyf»ydiji^^^ ^ii;'teai^.; and want to learn more... the teachm work witdi yon as mi individoal and giye yon all the help yon need." Brofher John Barber adde^ care aboot yon. They're very ea^ to ran:the:tiiiBeym v|riid lei^ 'Pri^^m l^ciho^^idd to hint in adb^ing fahii goaBi shoidd write to: Acadeoik Ilarry Lmj^eb^ SchooL ^674, and rt^ooestan inlo^ kit It^ worth faking the time to R'liIrS:.!;-.-. - ••^asr Science teacher Cindy McCalf helps a GEO student with an experiment. 1|n the study lounge, students can discussJheir homework and receive inIdividual attention from the teachers. ^ -y ' . V. write becaese, as C®0 iNrogram pneyPoint is the best aroond^ Dipiwha Ftm m^umm ist Seafarer (76) Graduates p • The High Sdiool Equivalency Pfovgram at tlie Harry Lundeberg School has graduated mai^I^afaj^ ybung and old from biparte of Ret^ndy HLSS celebrated the gradu­ ation of its "Bicentennial studenf, 7jS^ar-old J^chardscm timore, Md., the oldest Seafarer to _ ^ Brother Richardson, who is a retired Seafarer receiving an SIU pen-;. , sion, began shipping in 1915 in his ' ; native Norway. He first learned to fit4%"'... -'i 'i •. ' ,q)eak English in 1917 when working| vM - ' ^aboard vr^ls mdnt^ lish Seametf s llni ingabd^Affl^^ and sei^ throu^out World War II. Nils Richardson, the oldest Seafarer to get a high sGhbol equivalohcy diploma,^ Richardson learned of the GED proudly holds his speclatsraduation certificate. With hint are Margaret Nafen Jh-ogrmn at the Lunddfcmig School Od^Hl^director of aoadernic ed^^ thiougbs^ ^Siftip^flrewr Log. He^ M b^r aataW^ cellentand inteit^^ thn»ui^ tfac^^ nouns and He added that, "tlte time Mm^housc taught me Ingram. A^e^ the Pir^y Point was so totally satirfac- about graphs and poetic feet Miss School, Ik suiioUi^%s and Ik toiy- The teachers were superb and Fiffab cf matltematics, helped me M ional crfferings^Brothm-JUpharjl: ^,,^ ™ ' -vX. if had added labor to bring mO on the right track. Our science llfeac^r led Us dirou]^ tl^ ^|bf the human body, and now wtel ikhow moite about ourselves and lp| World abotit us. : ^ also enjoj ::''#hen-: j; ,^;;tead;; ^ut"^ :tfttr;:piibi[lt; schools in Baltimore and the:disrui tibns i^used^ b^ the studeofei-i^ said, "... I wish d»|it you could Iport some of tb^ d Poittt." I At hk graduatioii ceremony, whic' v^ attend^ h^ wife and so% i^afarer : w^ oertifichl^ Irom the academic staff members; at certificate "a P'V/L. "I wasoveiWhelmed, as wms n^wd^ and Son,^^^^t V concern and affection was lavishtdf ' >" -' cm me. This graduation rates as oneib^i sympathetic. My grammar^ jirh^jppetim^ljai^^^^Mlhe gregtpccn^ .,••••, .'••••.- .,v -•- t .\r rjur.. .. .. ••,.••. .rr , ^ :'.u • ' � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource December 1976 Description An account of the resource Headlines: FIRE-RAVAGED SS SEATTLE MAKES IT BACK TO PORT AMERICAN LABOR HAS PLAYED POWERFUL ROLE SIU BREAKS GROUND FOR ALGONAC HALL CREW SAVED THEMSELVES FROM DULUTH TO BUFFALO, INDUSTRY RELIES ON LAKERS NLRB UPHOLDS SIU'S MANNING OF 3 PRMMI SHIPS AFL-CIO ORGANIZERS DISCUSS FIGHT TO UNIONIZE WORKERS LARGE AFL-CIO RALLY PLEDGES LABOR SUPPORT MARAD GIVES WATERMAN GREEN LIGHT TO BUILD 4 LASH SHIPS JOHN 'BANANAS' ZIEREIS, 71, PASSES AWAY DROZAK SEES CONGRESS WIDENING USE OF LAKES FLEET AFL-CIO REACTIVATES FOOD TRADES DEPARTMENT NOVEMBER JOBLESS RATE OF 8.1 PERCENT HITS '76 PEAK A FATHER AND SON COMBINATION: IN THE HARBOR AND ON THE SEA HOUSTON MEETING: NEW HALL, CARTER, AND THE USPHS MCCARTNEY STIRS SIU SUPPORT FOR U.S. CARGO POLICY CANNERY WORKERS INK 1ST CONTRACT IN U.S. SAMOA BOATMEN MOVED BUMPER '76 GRAIN CROP HOW THE AFL-CIO SERVES THE LABOR MOVEMENT TOM CRANFORD HEADS UNIT THAT PROCESSES 25,000 CLAIMS A YEAR ALASKAN OIL: DON'T DETOUR IT TO JAPAN AIW: WE MAKE IT FOR YOU ANOTHER PANAMA SHIP SEIZED WITH POT, 15 CREWMEMBERS HELD TOWBOAT OPERATOR COURSES COMING SOON HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OPENS DOOR TO ADVANCEMENT OLDEST SEAFARER (76) GRADUATES FROM GED PROGRAM AT HLSS Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 12/1/1976 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXXVIII, No. 12 1976 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/a37df427edbd627fd98ce35ff78b67d4.PDF 35b91244334ca3069b9b65a305567dd1 PDF Text Text J ; .•V-' i •' •;•• # -1 •s • -'.t •7 If If . • I- • ' "7 ^,.1 ' V'^ •A :'M :|7 I �8 Crewmembers Rescued Tug Eileen C. Sinks; Cook Drowns At 6 a.m., on the cold morning of Nov. 7, the SlU-contracted tug Eileen C (Marine Towing) sank in Buzzards Bay near West Falmouth, Mass. while towing an oil barge. The cook, SIU Brother James Aument, drowned. His body was recovered the next week by commercial divers, although a search for Aument was made the day of the tragedy. Brother Aument, 56, who lived in A special meeting was held on Nov. 19 in all SIU constitutional ports to select one qualified chief steward from each port for a nineman Steward Department Recertification Committee. This special Committee will Elizabeth City, N.C. is survived by his wife, Estelle. A native of Wilmington, Del., Boatman Aument joined the Union in 1973 in the port of Norfolk. The other eight crewmembers man­ aged to save themselves by jumping onto the attached barge carrying No. 4 study and then recommend a steward Department Recertification Program curriculum to the entire membership at the Decem­ ber Union meetings. The Log will carry details on the Steward Department Program in upcoming issues. fuel oil. According to the Coast Guard, after the crew sent out their distress sig­ nals, patrol boats from Woods Hole, Mass. went to the scene. Lt. Commdr. Paul Dux of the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office in Providence, R.I., said that the cause of the accident has not yet been deter­ mined. He commented that the tug may have been pulled over on its side by the barge but that an inquiry could not be held until the Coast Guard had a chance to examine the equipment on the vessel. The owners began salvage operations on Nov. 18. The Log was not able to contact survivors of the incident by press time, but their stories will be run in the next issue. Survivors include SIU brothers James Rondyl Lupton, mate; Sam Bonnette and Rabe Walton, deckhands, and John Cartos ^nd Jerry Kleva, tankermen. / Other survivors are Marine Engineer Beneficial Association members Walter Hazel, captain, Ed Ellison, chief engi­ neer and T. McCormick, second engi­ neer (relief). In the true tradition of the brother­ hood of the sea, the tug Mariner (Ma­ riner Towing), which was nearby came to the aid of the stricken Eileen C. Cap­ tain John Blank of the SlU-contracted Mariner told his story to the SIU Bos­ ton Port Agent, Ed Riley, who for­ warded il to the Log. It seems that on Sunday, Nov. 7, 1976 there was a call for help from the tug Eileen C..Mariner\tii her dock and proceeded at full speed to assist the tug. When the Mariner arrived, the crew found eight men on the barge and took them on board. Already, divers were searching for the missing cook, but Continued on Page 21 Unemployment Up to 7.9^o as the Economy Logs The nation's unemployment rate was 7.9 percent last month as the country's economy continued to lag. Added to this was the bad hews from the U.S. Labor Department that wholesale prices for food, etc., soared sharply in October for the second straight month fueling further inflation and a higher cost of living for U.S. wage earners. The department's Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported also that 7,569,000 (79 out of every 1,000 work­ ers) were jobless last month, a rise of 185,000 persons more than September. During the same timte, the number of Americans working dropped, for the second consecutive month, 46,000 to 87,773,000 working out of a total work­ force available of 95,342,000. A total of 208,000 jobs nationwide has been lost since August and the un­ employment rate has been essentially unchanged since August. Recently in the Joint Congressional Economic mm IPlMlillDllMnPS PaalHidl OTO. Still a Tough Fight Ahead When the final word came down that Jimmy Carter had been elected President, I'm sure that a lot of people in the maritime industry popped Open a bottle of champagne and drank to his victory. Maritime people should be happy that Carter got elected, because the new President elect made it clear in his campaign promises that he favored a strong U.S. merchant fleet capable of carrying a significant percentage of the nation's foreign commerce. However, I think the corks should remain in the champagne bottles—for a while at least—because the election of the pro-maritime Carter-Mondale ticket, a great victory in itself for maritime labor, is really only the first step in a long line of thirgs that must be accomplished before the U.S. merchant fleet will rank among the world maritime leaders once again. In a sense, we can forget about the White House for a while because the most important area of involvement for maritime for the next six months to a ye^ir will be in Congress. Right now, the SIU and its friends are regrouping their legislative forces and re-evaluating priorities. In this way we will be ready to push forward a coordinated legislative effort concerning maritime soon after the 95th Con­ gress takes office. Among the important programs we will be pushing for next year is a bill similar to the pocket-vetoed Energy Transportation Security Act of 1974, which would insure that a fair share of U.S. cargo be carried in U.S. bottoms. We won a very tough Congressional fight for this bill back in late 1974, despite tremendous opposition from the powerful multinational oil lobbies. Committee, Sen. William Proxmire (DWisc.) said there had been no progress in unemployment since January when the jobless rate was 7.8 percent. The most gloomy aspect of the BLS report was an increase of the joblessness for adult males as it edged up last month from 6.1 percent to 6.3 percent and for adult women unemployment went up to 7.6 from 7.5 percent. Jobless rates for blacks was 13.5 percent from 12.7 percent; whites 7.3 percent from 7.1 percent. Teenagers' rate went upward to 13.5 percent from 12.7 percent. Even total nonfarm em­ ployment fell by 54,000 people to 79,513,000 working. During October those unemployed 27 weeks or longer rose by 73,000 to 1,264,000 jobless representing 16.4 percent of those without work. The average duration of unemployment was 15.4 weeks last month identical with September. I'm sure that our renewed fight for a fair cargo preference bill will be equally tough this time. In addition, we will be working to get a Congressional reaffirmation and recommitment to the original terms and intent of the Merchant Marine Acts of 1970 and 1936. Despite the fact that the 1970 Act has given the U.S.-flag fleet an important shot in the arm, it has fallen far short of the original plan, in terms of actual ships built. As our top priority in matters concerning the inland waters, we will intensify our efforts to get the stalled Lock & Dam 26 project off the drawing boards and finally into the construction stages. We will also remain vigilant in our efforts to block any Congressional attempt to institute a system of waterway user taxes. I believe this will be a hot issue in the 95th Congress. In areas affecting the deep sea. Lakes and inland waters, we will be push­ ing for a bill to establish an Office of Maritime Affairs Coordinator at the White House level. Such an office would have the unique responsibility of serving as a liaison between the executive level and all departments. Federal agencies, and Congressional committees having anything to do with develop. ing U.S. maritime policy. In two other areas affecting all SIU members—deep sea. Lakes and inland waters—we will be continuing our fight to preserve and upgrade the eight remaining USPHS hospitals. And we will be on our toes to defeat any new attack on provisions of the Jones Act. Actually, we will have to be working harder than ever before on our legislative programs because—diet's face it—if we can't get these programs through Congress and to the President's desk for his signature, it doesn't really matter tod much who is in the White House. Looking at the total maritime picture as objectively as possible, I believe we are in a good position to help transform campaign promises into progres­ sive maritime programs. However, the fact remains that nobody in Congress or the White House is going to hand us these programs during Sunday services. We have to work aggressively for them, always keeping the pressure on to nullify our opposi­ tion wherever it exists. It won't be an easy fight. But with the continued support by our memberShip for the Union's political, educational and organizational programs, I firmly believe that we will be successful in achieving oar ultimate goal of a sound, secure U.S. maritime industry. And when that day corties, we can all break out the champagne. u. ^ Change of address cards on Form 3579 should be sent to Seafarers international Union, Atlantic, GiJlf Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. Published monthly. Second Class postage paid at Brooklyn, N.Y. Vol. XXXyilj, No. 11, NovemberlB76. Seafarers Log �^SibSSi^ 2 SlU Firefighters With Endorsements First on Scene Blaze Cripples SS Seattle in Midatlantic An engine room fire aboard the SIUcontracted Seattle (Sea-Land) threat­ ened the lives of the entire crew when it burned out of control for over six hours in the middle of the North At­ lantic this month. The ship was three days out of New York and bound for Rotterdam, Hoi- DEEP SEA land when the fire started in an auxil­ iary generator around 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 7. Seafarer A1 O'Krogly, the 8 to 12 oiler on watch, said he noticed lube oil on the floor around the generator and was going over to investigate when he saw a spark in the generator which was followed by thick smoke. O'Krogly, who'd been through (he firefighting school when upgrading to QMED, reacted quickly. (Of the 28 SIU crewmembers aboard, nine had firefighting certificates.) Shouting for someone to "knock off the board," he grabbed a CO2 extin­ guisher and tried to keep the fire con­ tained in the generator which was only a few feet away from the settling tank. SIU member Ray Gould, a dayworking wiper, was in a storage locker when, he said, "I thought I heard a faint cry of 'Fire!' " Gould, who also went through the firefighting school, ran out of the locker and saw O'Krogly fighting the blaze. Grabbing another CO2 extinguisher, he ran over to the generator and the two began fighting to keep the fire under control. By this time they were joined by the 8 to 12 fireman, Seafarer Walter Stevens who stood by ready to feed O'Krogly and Gould CO2 bottles. They had emptied three CO2 extin­ guishers into the generator and, "We had the fire under control," O'Krogly said when they ran out of CO2. The fire then got out of control and reached the lube sump. "She blew and we had to get the hell out of there," noted O'Krogly who was blown against the bulkhead by the explosion. With the fire spreading quickly, Gould said the chief engineer told the three to leave so they could use the CO2 firefighting systems. Smoke from Ventilator Meanwhile, many crewmembers were asleep in the fo'csles. The smoke woke Brother Tommy Stark, the four to eight ordinary, when it started com­ ing out of his ventilator. "At first I thought there was some­ thing wrong with the ventilator, but then I opened the door and saw the passageway was full of black smoke," he said. Rousing his sleeping partner, he threw some clothes on as the smoke started rushing in and fought his way through the smoke to his fire station. As thick smoke filled all the passage­ ways, crewmembers realized the danger and began pounding on doors, helping those who had been overcome with smoke. AB Charlie Fediw was also asleep in his fo'csle which was right over the fire when AB Harold Spillane woke him. Throwing on a pair of pants and his shower slippers, he groped his way O ' Continued on Page 20 Rail Car Operations Threatened SIU Strives to Keep Lake Michigan Ferries Afloat The SIU is trying to keep its con­ tracted railroad car ferries afloat on Lake Michigan. These ferries provide a direct link across the water for rail cargo entering Michigan. But their operation has been threatened for years by the severe financial difficulties of the parent rail companies. In addition, a lot of rail cargo coming from the Upper Michigan peninsula, Wisconsin, Minnesota and Canada has been rerouted through Chicago, instead of being shipped directly across the Lakes. One ferry, the Chief Wawaian, shuttles rail cars across the StraUs of Mackinac from St. Ignace on the Upper Michigan peninsula to Mackinaw City GREAT LAKES in the south. Freight from Canada can be sent directly to Michigan through this route. The Chief Wawatam is a hand-fired coal burning steam vessel that has been serving the Straits of Mackinac since 1911. Thirteen SIU members are employed aboard. The other ferry route runs from Kewuanee Point in Wisconsin to Frank­ fort, Mich, and was formerly operated by the Ann Arbor Railroad Co. Before it went bankrupt, the Ann Arbor Railroad ran two ferries, the M/V Viking and the M/V Arthur K. INDEX Legislative News Washington Activities Page 9 Union News Boatmen vacation plan Page 3 President's Report Page 2 SPAD honor roll Pages 38-39 Headquarters Notes Page 7 Pension plan notices ... .Page 10 Piney Point meeting Page 4 Lakes picture ' Page 8 Inland Lines Page 8 At Sea-Ashore Page 18 Lake Michigan ferries ....Page 3 Blood bank Back page General News 2G0-mile limit Page 7 Florida canal Pagel 2 National unemployment .. .Page 2 Ship to shore satellite Page 19 Brazil shipping law Page 6 California threat Page 13 Grain talks Page 10 Geneva talks Page 5 USPHS Hospitals .......Page 13 Waterways threatened .. .Page 22 Navy tugs Page 22 Carter wins' Page 5 Food stamp Page 19 Rate conference Page 12 Shipping Airport payoffs Paul Thayer Seaff/efire November, 1976 Eileen C sinks Oil storage Esther S, Shamokin Ships' Committees Dispatchers' Reports: Great Lakes Deep sea Inland Waters Ships' Digests Page 2 Page 7 Page 17 Page 16 Page 33 Page 26 Page 30 Page 27 Atkinson, between Frankfort and five ports in Wisconsin. The M/V Arthur K. Atkinson has been laid up for three years and now only Kewaunee Point is served. The remaining Viking shuttle employs 38 SIU members. Using State, Federal Funds Right now, using state and Federal funds, the State of Michigan is keeping the Ann Arbor line operating, including the ferry runs, and is helping the Chief Wawatam stay afloat. The SIU cooperated in this effort. State officials feel that direct rail lines through Michigan help economic de­ velopment. They also fear that if rail lines running through Chicago raised their rates, and there was no alternate route into Michigan, the price of lumContinued on Page 33 SIU Signs 1st Vacation Plan for Inland Boatmen The SIU has taken 9 giant step to­ ward the establishment of an industry­ wide vacation plan for all Inland Boat­ men. The collective bargaining break­ through came recently when the SIU and its contracted operator, Steuart Petroleum of Piney Point, Md., reached agreement on terms of a jointly admin­ istered vacation plan, the first such plan ever negotiated in the inland waterway industry. In 1951, the SIU broke the ice in INLAND negotiating the riist industry-wide vaca­ tion plan for deep-sea members. On the heels of the Steuart negotia­ tions, the Union also won an agreement on the vacation plan with Allied Tow­ ing, based in Norfolk, Va. The Steuart contract was effective Aug. 1, 1976. The Allied contract, which has been accepted by the memContinued on Page 34 Training and Upgrading Apprenticeship training .. .Page 9 Seafarers participate in "A" seniority upgrading ... Page 35 Upgrading application ..Page37 Master, mates course Page 37 GED diploma Page 36 : I Membership News Voyage in blizzard Page 18 Boatman Bernachi Page 12 Former scholarship winner .Page 8 New pensioners . Pages 28, 29, 30 Final Departures . Page 32 Special Features Alcoholic Rehab Lundeberg School .Page 15 Page 23 Articles of particular interest to each area can be found on the follow­ ing pages: L, ,• > Deep sea: 3 6 11 16 18 26 27 38 Page 38 Page 14 .Page 3 \ i? -J inland Waters: 2 3 5 8 17 22 30 Great Lakes: 3 6 .14 18 33 Page 3 b.' yh • i, �Discuss SlU-IBU Merger at P.P. Meeting HLSS Vice-President Mike Sacco chaired the meeting and told the membership of the importance of the SlU-IBU merger. He urged extended efforts in organizing nonrunion work­ ers. T pgraders at the Lundeherg ^ School piled the auditorium aboard the Charles S. Zimmerman for the monthly Union informa­ tional meeting in the port of Piney Point, Md. The meeting was chaired by Mike Sacco, vice president of HLSS. The Headquarters' reports were given by Port Agent Gerry Brown, who served as reading clerk. During the proceedings, the im­ portance of the recent IBU-SIU merger was discussed by the mem­ bers, and five Seafarers in the ASeniority Upgrading class gave their views on the merger and the vital political issues facing the membership. Chairman Sacco urged the lis­ teners to "spread the gospel" of unionism and stressed the import­ ance of union membership to job security, fair contracts and pen­ sion and welfare benefits. Brother Brown also stressed the import­ ance of organizing the unorgan- Kenneth Hall from New York said that the SlU-IBU merger will build the Union's strength and help in the fight against flag-of-convenience ships. ized and suggested that much of the material learned in union educa­ tion classes would be a great value in organizing. Port Agent Brown also gave special recognition to Seafarer Mike Gunter of the port of Wilmington toid the membership that they "have a duty to inform the public about Seafarers and the threats to our jobs." He added that "the keyword for our success is unity.' Brother Mike Bacha of New York said, "A good seaman or boatman has two sides like a coin. First, he knows and does his job to the best of his ability; and secondly, he is a good union man. Coming to HLSS is the first step in becom­ ing a good seaman or boat man." Page 4 Shown here are some of the Brothers who attended the Union Informational meeting for October. They are all upgrading at HLSS. SIU Representative Frank Mongelli, who served during the meet­ ing as recording secretary, for his many years of work in organizing for the Union. Craig Smith, who is from the Port of New Orleans, told his listeners that individual contributions to SPAD were the most effective means of fighting for Seafarers' needs. Seafarer Eddie Washington welcomed the HLSS trainees to "The Brotherhood of the Sea" and told the audience that, "there are people who say they're Americans but who push legislation to help foreign countries." Seafarers Log �ti At 62nd Maritime Session Health, Safety on Hunaway Ships Attacked by ILO Health and safety conditions on board substandard deep sea vessels came under attack at an International Labor Organization (ILO) meeting held in Geneva, Switzerland in October. Ships registered under flags of con­ venience were clearly the target of the Proposed Convention Concerning Min­ imum Standards in Merchant Ships drafted by representatives of the 78 countries present at the 62nd ILO Mari­ time Session. These are the flags of such countries as Liberia and Panama under which the runaway shipowners enjoy windfall tax benefits while im­ posing substandard conditions on the crews. According to the Proposed Conven­ tion, when a ship calls in a port of a ratifying country, a complaint could be submitted by a "member of the crew, a professional body, an association, a trade union, or generally any person with an interest in the safety of the ship, including an interest in safety or health hazards to its crew." Officials in the port could then check on the conditions and make a report to the ILO and the country where the ship is registered. They would also have the right to take action to correct conditions on the ship which are "clearly hazard­ ous to safety and health." However, the Convention assured that the ship would not be unreasonably detained or delayed, and that a consular or diplomatic representative of the country of registry would be notified to be present at the inspection. worker team on the U.S. delegation. At ILO meetings, worker, employer, and government representatives each have an equal vote. The president of the conference at Geneva, Modolv Hareide, Norwegian director general of shipping and navi­ gation, called the Convention a "sig­ nificant breakthrough." "Giant Step" Safety Standards Earl "Bull" Shepard, SIU vice presi­ dent for the Atlantic Coast, said this was one of the "giant steps" the con­ ference took toward giving governments the means of guaranteeing that seamen sail under acceptable conditions what­ ever flag their ships fly. "The rules for preventing substand­ ard ships from operating are there," Shepard said in commenting on the 17day session. "But the maritime nations must ratify the convention and then take the action needed to enforce its provisions." Brother Shepard served as the vice president representing workers at the conference, and led the seven-member The Proposed Convention also re­ quested that members ratifying the agreement pass laws to insure that ships flying their flag meet minimum ILO standards regarding safety. This includes standards of com­ petency, hours of work and manning, appropriate social security measures and shipboard living conditions. Members were asked to warn sea­ farers in their country about the dangers of signing on a ship registered in a state that hadn't ratified the agreement. The conference also adopted .a con­ vention fixing a seafarer's minimum an­ nual leave with pay at 30 calendar days after one year of service. Public holi­ days and periods of incapacity for work would not be counted as part of the leave. The previous ILO agreement on the issue, dating from 1949, provided for a minimum paid annual leave of 18 working days for officers and 12 work­ ing days for other crewmembers. Because the maritime industry is suf­ fering the effects of the economic reces­ sion, and unemployment is spreading among seafarers around the world, the meeting adopted a convention on the continuity of employment. It declared, ". . . it shall be national policy to en­ courage all concerned to provide con­ tinuous regular employment for quali­ fied seafarers in so far as this is practicable," or that a minimum income or monetary allowance be provided instead. A convention for the protection of the health, safety, and morals of sea­ farers under 18 years of age was also adopted. These conventions apply to all mer­ chant vessels. They will come into force if they are ratified by at least 10 coun­ tries with a total share in world ship­ ping gross tonnage of 25 percent. fr i Carter Victory Highlights Labor's Role in the Election This time last year, few people out­ side of Georgia had ever heard his name. But today, Jimmy Carter, whose campaign was spurred on by nation­ wide support from organized labor, will be the 39th President of the United States. The election of the labor-backed Carter-Mondale ticket can be viewed as an especially important victory for maritime, because during his campaign Carter came out strong in support of a U.S. merchant fleet capable of hauling "a major portion of our own foreign cargo." Carter's endorsement of a viable U.S. maritime industry also included a fourpoint program, aimed at rebuilding the deficient U.S.-flag fleet, as follows: • Assure continuing Presidential at­ tention to the objective of having our' nation achieve and maintain the de­ sired U.S.-flag merchant marine. • Dedicate ourselves to a program which would result in a U.S.-flag merchant marine with ships that are competitive with foreign-flag ships in original cost, operating cost and pro-, ductivity. • Enact and develop a national car­ go policy which would assure our U.S.flag merchant marine a fair share of all types of cargo. • Continue to enforce our American cabotage laws, such as the Jones Act, which require that U.S. ships trade be­ tween our U.S. domestic ports. These four points were made in a letter sent to National MEBA President Jesse Calhoon last May. Carter's personal endorsement of maritime is also backed by the Demo- The Presidential election itself was an extremely close one. Final tabula­ tion of the popular vote shows that Jimmy Carter got 51 percent of the vote (40.2 million) to President Ford's 48 percent (38.5 million), with the final 3 percent going to other candidates, most notably Sen. Eugene McCarthy Meany Names Hall, 4 Others to Panel on Legislation tor Congress SIU President Paul Hall and four other international union presidents have been named by AFL-CIO Presi­ dent George Meany to a special ad hoc committee which will develop and de­ cide labor's legislative priorities on bills to be pushed in the 95th Congress. Serving with Hall will be Interna­ tional Presidents I. W. Abel of the Steelworkers; Martin J. Ward of the United Association of Plumbers and Pipefitters; Sol Chaikin of the Interna­ tional Ladies Garment Workers Union, and James T. Housewright of the Re­ tail Clerks International Association. At the top of the priority list will probably be full employment legislation to get America's almost 9-miHion un­ employed men and women back to work. Hand in glove with full employ­ ment measures will be bills to stimulate especially hard hit areas of the Ameri­ can economy. Maritime legislation will also receive careful scrutiny by the committee; The committee will work closely with Federation president Meany and the AFL^CIO's^ Legislative Director An- November, 1976 drew J. Biemiller to develop a legisla­ tive package for action by the full AFLCIO Executive Council at its mid-winter meeting in February, 1977. COPE Successes Labor's legislative goals will hope­ fully be realized during the Jimmy Carter Administration. Carter, unani­ mously backed by labor in the cam­ paign, has already pledged himself to getting America back to work. A1 Barkan, head of the AFL-CIO's political arm, the Committee of Politi­ cal Education (COPE) said that more than 120,000 COPE volunteers worked nationwide on the campaign. He said that these volunteers made nearly 10million phone calls during get-out-thevote drives. And he said that COPE's "Operation Big Vote" and other laborbacked organizations succeeded in reg­ istering 6-million new voters before the election. According to Barkan, labor played a major role in Carter victories in such crucial industrial states as New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Texas, and Missouri. cratic Party's 1976 Platform, which commits the Dems "to a strong and competitive merchant fleet, built in the U.S. and manned by American sea­ men." Maritime proposals were presented to the Democratic Platform Committee by SIU President Paul Hall and James R. Barker, chairman and chief execu­ tive officer of Moore-McCormack Re­ sources. This dual support of maritime by both Carter and the Democratic Party as a whole would indicate that the fu­ ture of the U.S. maritime industry is brighter today than it has been for many years. Carter Continued on Page 34 SlUNA Backs MC&S vs. Japanese Cartel's Pooling SIUNA President Paul Hall has in­ formed the Federal Maritime Commis­ sion (FMC) that the SIUNA supports the Marine Cooks and Stewards Union (MC&S), one of its affiliates, in its challenge of a monopolistic arranjgement among six Japanese shipping lines operating in the Japan-U.S. West Coast trades. In a letter to Karl Bakke, chairman of the FMC, Hall said that the Inter­ national was in accord with the MC&S's action, and he vigorously protested in­ terference by the Council of European and Japanese Shipping Associations (CENSA) in the FMC's investigation of the Pacific Coast Japanese shipping ca"tel. Last year the MC&S challenged a pooling agreement which allowed six Japanese companies to^ combine their shipping services and which gave them a strong competitive advantage over U.S. lines in the trades. Japanese-flag vessels carried nearly 60 percent of all eastbound Japan to U.S. liner cargoes in 1975 while U.S.flag vessels carried only 33 percent. Charging that this arrangement was a monopolistic, anti-competitive at­ tempt by the Japanese lines to gain a stranglehold on West Coast cargo movements, the Marine Cooks and Stewards asked the FMC, which has jurisdiction over U.S. liner trades, to end the Japanese pooling agreement by withdrawing its approval. After a review of the testimony sub­ mitted by the Marine Cooks and Stew­ ards, and the Japanese steaniship lines, an FMC administrative law judge ruled Continued on Page 33 Pages I a �The Lakes Picture Alpena It was reported here that the crew of the 5.5. E.M. Ford (Huron Cement) dispute the Log that the M/V Lakewood is the second oldest operating SlUcontracted vessel. After being checked out here, it was noted that the oldest is'the sandsucker M/V Niagra (Erie Sand) built in 1897, the next oldest is the bulk cement carrier E.M. Ford, 1-898, and the third is the sandsucker Lakewood, 1903. "The E.M. Ford crew claim their vessel is the oldest one operating," it was reported. "They contend that the Niagara is not really operating since it sails primarily in Saginaw Bay while the E.M. Ford sails all over the Lakes. The Niagra crew say their vessel could ship out all over if necessary, but is needed primarily in the Saginaw area. There's quite a friendly rivalry there." In the winter of 1974-75-the boiler room of the E.M. Ford was automated. Till then it was a handbomber and the black-gang shoveled coal into the fires. The J.B. Ford (Huron Cement), built in 1904, had its boiler room automated last winter. On Nov. 10, the J.B. Ford was laid up for the winter. five-year inspection in late October and then moved to the Capital Elevator (erain) dock for the winter lay-up. Boats rarely lay-up in the Duluth-Superior Harbor. They usually wait out the winter in ports further south. On Nov. 11 the temperature in Duluth was 0° F. St, Lawrence Seaway The St Lawrence Seaway will be closed to navigation for the winter season on Dec. 18, the administrator of the St. Lawrence Seaway Development Cor­ poration announced. This year's closing date is the same as last year's, which was the latest in the Seaway's history. It will open again Apr. 1, but only daylight navigation will be permitted until navigation aids are installed. The Welland Canal linking Lakes Erie and Ontario will be closed to navi­ gation for the winter season on Dec. 30. All Ports The combined volume of shipments of iron ore, coal and grain has been rising on the Great Lakes, according to the Lake Carrier's Association. These are the major bulk commodities in the Lakes maritime trade. A total of 18,840,453 net tons of the three commodities were loaded at ports on the Great Lakes and in the St. Lawrence River during September 1976, compared with some 16.2 million tons and 12.72 million tons in Septem­ ber 1975 and September 1974, respectively. These figures, reprinted in the Journal of Commerce, did not distinguish between domestic shipping, which employs SIU members, and foreign-flag operations. Detroit The M/V Atlas Traveler (Brie Navigation) arrived Nov. 8 in Picton, Ontario, where the company checked to see if the vessel could fit the docking facilities. Now she is in Rochester, N.Y., being fitted out for Great Lakes operations. Originally built as a tanker by the U.S. government in 1943, the vessel was then converted to carry bulk cement. She last ran from upstate N.Y. on the Hudson River to Norfolk, Va., but lost out to a foreign-flag operation carry­ ing cement from the Caribbean. The Atlas Traveler is a sturdy sea-going vessel and will replace the M/V Peerless on the Picton-Rochester bulk cement run. The Peerless was not able to brave the weather on Lake-Ontario and often had to lay up, waiting for calm days. Detroit Port Agent Jack Bluitt is now negotiating'the vessel's manning. Duluth "Bad weather never gets Quentin down!" The 5.5. George Gobel (S & E Shipping) went into the shipyard for its Coast Guard Remiss on Crews' Health/Safety^ Says HLSS Head The U.S. Coast Guard is regulating the maritime industry "in a vacuum," according to Hazel Brown, president of the SIU's Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md. Speaking before a gathering of 35 Coast Guard officers at the U.S.C.G. Merchant Marine Safety School in Yorktown, Va. last month, Ms. Brown accused the Coast Guard of being far behind the times in providing for the physical and mental health and safety of today's merchant marine crews. She said the Coast Guard has shown a great deal of concern for ships and equip­ ment, but has done relatively nothing to deal with the real life problems en­ countered by the modern-day Seafarer. Ms. Brown said that the Coast Guard should be conducting studies to de­ termine the cause of shipboard stress aiid human error, boredom on auto­ mated, fast turn-around vessels, and alcoholism and drug abuse among sea­ men. She said the Coast Guard was making decisions, such as arbitrary manning reductions, without doing the proper research to justify such deci­ sions. She also cited three recent studies, including the Morely Study, The Hu­ man Element in Shipping, which tells of the lack of. concern that exists for crew fatigue and stress factors, to sup­ port her position that the Coast Guard was not doing its job in dealing with purely human factors. Also included in Ms. Brown's re- marks was an attack on Coast Guard testing and evaluation procedures. She said that Coast Guard tests for the same rating or license vary from port to port, when they should be standardized so those who have to take the tests would know what is expected of them. Shd questioned the validity of some tests, noting that "the tests are asking old questions no longer meaningful." She then pointed out to the audience several examples of poor test items and ambiguous test questions. And she re­ layed an often-voiced complaint by seamen that not enough time is allowed for some tests. HLSS Programs In addition to. these remarks, Ms. Brown outlined for the Coast Guard gathering a rundown of the Lundeberg School's programs as well as its finmediate objectives and long-term goals. She said that the school places a great deal of emphasis on job safety, job sat­ isfaction and responsibility of the in­ dividual. "Our school tries to develop concerned workers," she affirmed. Ms. Brown added: "Our programs are patterned to encourage career ad­ vancement—trying through education to reduce the high rate of turnover in the industry by developing careeroriented individuals—young men who wiH move up the ladder within the in­ dustry." She also noted that the school's pro­ grams were aimed at developing lead­ ership qualities in the student, and that the school's Vessel Operator Manage­ ment and Safety Program for licensed, experienced towboat captains is a good example of a leadership-oriented course. Ms. Brown concluded that a 'job' in­ volves a lot more than simply going through the motions. She said that "possession of skills, belief in one's abilities, change, responsibilty, ad­ vancement and achievement must be a part of a job for a man to do a good job." In closing, the Lundeberg School president told the Coast Guard officers that "the U.S. maritime industry is too important to be handled lightly," and reminded them that "the Coast Guard has a responsibility to help make it a safe and viable industry. Delta^ 2 Other Lines face Loss of Cargoes Under Brazilian Law The SlU-contracted Delta Steamship Co. and two other American-flag ship­ ping lines. Prudential and Moore-McCormack, are facing the loss of cargoes as a result of a Brazilian law that dis­ criminates against foreign carriers. The law is actually a tax incentive program which gives Brazil's exporters an 8 to 15 percent rebate on freight taxes when they ship their goods on Brazilian-flag ships. Prudential Lines has reportedly already lost some cargoes of frozen concentrated orange juice, a major commodity for Prudential on this route. The controversy prompted Robert J. Blackwell, assistant secretary of com­ merce for maritime affairs, to visit both Brazil and Argentina last September to discuss the problem with South Ameri­ can officials. Upon returning, Blackwell noted: "I think we made some progress in obtain­ ing fair minimum shares for U.S. car­ riers," but the matter is by no means settled. SIU President Paul Hail, in a letter to Blackwell, urged that "the U.S. Mari­ time Administration seek to obtain equal treatment for U.S. vessels on Brazil-U.S. trades, whether through a bilateral shipping arrangement dr other type of agreement." Brazilian officials are expected to visit Washington, D.C. this month to discuss the problem further. In the past, all such problems con­ cerning maritime affairs with South America have been handled diplomati­ cally. However, if the situation cannot be resolved to assure U.S. flag ships a fair cargo share, the Federal Maritime Commission can order any of a number of retaliatory steps. One of these steps could include barring ships of an of­ fending country from U.S. ports. Seafarers Log Page 6' >Vf- �tmsaasss -.ii—.. M m !' Headquarters Biotes by SIU Executive Vice President Frank Drozak A near tragedy was avoided this month by the alertness of the crew of the SlU-contracted Seattle, and the excellent training in safety techniques many of them had received. An engine room fire broke out, Nov. 7, while the Seattle was in the middle of the North Atlantic. The oiler on watch had been through firefighting school, so he knew just what to do when he saw a fire starting in the auxiliary generator. The day-working wiper, who also had been through firefighting school, helped him get the blaze under control. Seven other SIU brothers on the Seattle had firefighting training, making a total of nine out of the 28 SIU men on board. The complete story of their action is on Page 3 of this Log. If the two men in the blackgang had not learned the proper way to extinguish that type of oil fire, the blaze might have raged out of control before the entire crew was alerted. Instead, the ship was eventually saved, although the fire lasted about six hours. On board ships using modem technology there are many types of fires and many different situations where a fire can break out. If the wrong method is used to extinguish the blaze, the result can be disastrous. At our firefighting course in Piney Point and Earle, N.J., you get theoretical knowledge as well as practical experience. Therefore, I can only urge you to ii a take a cue from the men on the Seattle and enroll in the firefighting course immediately. Later, on Nov. 7, a lifeboat had to be lowered aboard the Seattle. Twenty-two men in the SIU crew had lifeboat training. Without this training, considering the choppy seas, there might have been a disaster just trying to get the crew off the ship. Working on ships and tugs can be a dangerous business. The recent example of the Seattle and the tragic sinking of the tug Eileen C (page two) that same day, Nov. 7, point this out. One of our brothers. Boatman James Aument, drowned when the Eileen C went down in Buzzards Bay, Mass. We extend our sympathies to his wife and his family. Of course, even when you know what you are doing, you can lose your life on the ships and boats. But safety training makes your chances of survival and your buddies' chances better. You cannot jump off a ship in case of an emei^ency and expect to walk on the water. The Union makes this training available to you and you should take advantage of it. In addition, the Coast Guard will probably require all Seafarers and Boatment to have lifeboat and firefighting training in the near future. • • * * ^ 1 *: 1 •'vll I- • • On Nov. 8, 17 more brothers received their 'A' books through the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program. This is a good program and the men who go through it learn about their Union, they learn about firefighting and other skills, and they get a lifetime of security in the bargain. I urge all those who are eligible for this program to apply. Other courses are available at the Lundeberg School for upgrading your skills. Whether you are a Boatman or a Seafarer on the oceans or Great Lakes, whether you sail in the engine, deck or steward department, there is a course for you. I urge you to look over the list of courses in the Log (Pages 36-37) and apply as soon as possible. To preserve your job security, you should be prepared for present technology and for the technology of the future. Could Generate More Jobs YI; I i Government Study Recommends Storing Oil in Laid^Up Tankers WASHINGTON The Maritime Administration this month published a study which proposes using laid-up 100,000-ton tankers as floating storage tanks for the Government's Strategic Petroleum Reserve Program. MARAD said in the report that its initial analysis of the cost of such a program demon­ strates that "there is sufficient benefit and economic justification for an imme­ diate pilot program" involving two pro­ totype tankers. use of regional shoreside tanks or caverns, and centrally-located salt domes. In recommending the "floating stor­ age" concept, which would ultimately involve the use of 75 tankers, MARAD said that this type of storage has eco­ nomic advantages over other proposals, that it would provide transportation flexibility, and that it would allow dif­ ferent grades of crude oil to be stored in the same area. The study was prepared at the re­ quest of the Federal Energy Adminis­ tration which is exploring various meth­ ods of storing oil reserves as a buffer against possible oil embargoes from the Arab states. Other storage alternatives under study by the PEA include the Use of Clusters The study proposes the use of "clusters" of tankers anchored at vari­ ous sites on the East Coast. These areas would include Long Island Sound, Port­ land, Me., and Narragansett Bay. The tankers would be anchorsed in clusters of 15 separated by "Yokohama fend­ ers." The vessels used in this program would be purchased abroad and laid up at various anchorage sites along the East Coast. If tankers purchased by the Federal'Government are at lay-up sites abroad, U.S. crews might be used to bring the vessels to the United States whether they are towed or sailed under their own power. Additional jobs for American sea­ men would also be.provided when the tankers are under storage at anchor in the U.S. The MARAD report projects that four AB's and four fireman/oilers and two licensed officers, be assigned as maintenance crew for every five tank­ ers. In addition, five watchmen would also be assigned each cluster of 15 tankers. The MARAD reports note that the "floating storage" idea is not new. It cites the Government's Grain Storage Program of the 1950's as an example. The report also notes that some major oil companies such as Gulf and Con­ tinental are presently using tankers for storage overseas. In addition, the study notes that after private interests in Japan successfully used tankers for oil storage, the Japanese Government this year announced its intention to embark on a major floating storage program which will involve 54 tankers totalling 10,215,000 deadweight tons. The MARAD study is presently be­ ing reviewed by the Federal Energy Administration. Hall Sees Tariff Cut as Loophole in 200-Mi. Fishing Limit A proposed tariff exemption on cer­ tain fish product imports from under­ developed nations would "Create a loophole in the new U.S. 200-mile limit that could completely nullify the effects of this bill," SIUN A President Paul Hall charged in a letter to Kenneth Mason, secretary of the U.S. International Trade Commission. In his letter to the ITC—the govern­ ment agency empowered to propose and implement tariffs and tariff exemptions —^Hall said, "The Seafarers Union feels that this proposal is both poorly timed and exteremely harmful to the interests of American fishermen and would undermine the intent of Congress in Gavin Not On Pension Inadvertently, last Issue we re­ ported that Recertified Bosun Joseph P. Gavin had gone on pension. Ac­ tually, he is registered to ship as a bosun in the port of Jacksonville at this time. Our apologies to Bosun Gavin for the mis^e. passage of the Fishery Conservation and Management Act of 1976." While the U.S. imports over 75 per­ cent of its fish, much of it caught off American shores and then imported to the U.S., "American fishermen have for years had extreme difficulty in com­ peting against foreign fishing fleets which use large fishing vessels and fish­ ing techniques that have practically wiped out many species," Hall wrote. where they could take advantage of the low tariff barriers on fish imports." "It would indeed be economic trag­ edy," he concluded, "if the U.S. Inter­ national Trade Commission reduces the Fishery Conservation Act The Fishery Conservation Act which established the 200-mile fishing limit. Hall continued, was designed to correct this situation by giving "U.S. fishermen first preference in the taking of all species of fish found in U.S. waters." Considered in this light, the proposed tariff reduction would be counterpro­ ductive because, "foreign nations would be encouraged to catch and import fish into the U.S.," he said. Hall also warned the ITC that "the international fishing industry is char­ acterized by highly mobile vessels often owned by multinational corporations. These foreign fleets are susceptible to reregistry in underdeveloped countries Only the following groups of Pensioners are eligible to re­ ceive benefits, including the Death Benefit, from the Sea­ farers Welfare Plan: 1. Employees receiving Disabil­ ity Pensions from the Sea­ farers Pension Plan; 2. Employees receiving any Pension other than a Disabil­ ity Pension from the SeafarefsPefision Plan who have credit for at least 90 days of Covered Employment in the calendar year immediately r- tariff on a particular fish product im­ port at the very time a U.S. company may be planning to engage in this fish­ ery under the protection of the new U.S. 200-mile limit." Pensioners' Eligibility For Welfare Benefits preceding the date their Pen­ sion commences and who have credit for a total of at least 5,475 days of Covered Employment. 3. Employees receiving an "Op­ tion B" Pension by virtue of article 8 of the Seafarers Pen­ sion Plan; and 4. Employees receiving a Nor­ mal, Early Normal or Disa­ bility Pension by virtue of Article 9 of the Seafarers Pension Plan. Page? November, 1976 'ftp f ^s •fl 1^1 �p Wash ) and Russel B. Long (D-La.) told the Coast Guard that "We would like to know whether collision avoidance radar might have prevented the accident." ^ . • ,u i u They called the decision by the Coast Guard not to require the radar con­ fusing" and said that it might "indicate that the Coast Guard is not carrying out its mandate." Baltimore Baltimore Towage and Lighterage has signed a new three-year contract with the SIU. SIU Boatmen man their boat the C.L. No. 1, a harbor tug. Houston Boatmen working aboard the nine Slade Towing boats have begun submit­ ting contract negotiation proposals as the SIU prepares tO enter contract talks with Slade. The contract covering the Boatmen on Slade boats expires in December. Mississippi River Low water on the Mississippi and its tributaries has brought the wrecks of two turn-of-the-century steamboats "up for air." ... The first wreck sighted was the Bluff City which emerged from the Missis­ sippi near Chester, 111. during low water. The Bluff City sank in 1897 when she caught fire and exploded while enroute from St. Louis to New Orleans. Only a year old when she met her fate, the 225-foot stemwheeler was carrying a cargo of racehorses, hay and explosives when a spark from one of her stacks set her afire. The low water has also brought the remains of a steamboat believed to be the New Mattie to the surface in Desha County, Ark. where the White River runs into the Mississippi. The New Mattie sank in 1900 while enroute from Desarc, Ark. to Memphis. Carrying 35 passengers and a cargo of baled cotton, two deckhands were lost when the stemwheeler went down. Philadelphia SIU Boatmen will be crewing a new Interstate Oil boat, the Ambassador early next year. A deep sea tug, the new boat will be hauling oil barges. New Orleans The new paddlewheeler Mississippi Queen has gone back into the Avondale Shipyard after a trial run. It is expected that she will be back in service before the end of the year. Detroit Hannah Inland Waterways will be working the tug Margaret around-theclock moving petroleum barges and has added four more Boatmen to her crew. SIU Dredgemen working for Mobile Dredging are now completing a hy­ draulic job for Cleveland Illumination Co. This is Mobile's first dredging job on the Great Lakes under an SIU contract. • Port Arthur Sabine Towing will be taking delivery of a new boat within the next two months. As yet unnamed, the tug will be put into the intercoastal trade. Washington, D.C. In the aftermath of the collision between the ferry George Prince and a Nor­ wegian tanker near Luling, La. which killed 76 people last mon^, two influen­ tial senators have demanded to know why the U.S. Coast Guard does not require collision avoidance radar on all tankers operating on U.S. waterways and in U.S. ports. "Exteremely distressed" by the accident, Senators Warren Magnuson (D- "Oh, you found my ball, Captain." Scholarship Winner Finds Teaching Rewarding Every day at Cleveland Elementary School in Tampa, Fla., former SIU scholarship winner Diane Ortega Dessy sees 60 children who are having trouble with their reading and mathematics. The children work in small groups with Mrs. Dessy and two teacher aidesunder a program sponsored by the Federal Elementary-Secondary Education Act. "It's very rewarding," Mrs. Dessy says. "I follow some of the children from the first through third grade and I can definitely see improvement over the years—not only in their attitude toward school but in their performance. If it weren't for our program these chil­ dren would be lost in the shuflle. I know because I had a second grade Personals John Snyder James Bates asks that you contact him at Rt. 1, Box 159, St. Amant, La. 70774, or call him at (504) 675-5298. Lionel Shaw, Jr. Please contact the editor of the Sea­ farers Log, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232, phone (212) 499-6600, Ext. 242. Paul Goodman and Jimmy Snmpter Leo Watts asks that you contact him at Rt. 2 Box 240A, Livingston, La. 70754, or call him at (504) 698-6521. Page 8 class with 35 children. You just can't meet individual needs with that many students. The fast and the slow learners suffer." In addition to helping students with special problems, Mrs. Dessy serves as acting assistant principal in her school. This demanding but fulfilling career was made possible by the SIU Scholar­ ship Fund. When Diane Ortega Dessy won the four-year scholarship in 1963, she was already working and attending the Uni­ versity of South Florida in Tampa. going to school, and then when I got married I couldn't have possibly con- Could Finish School "It was really a wonderful opportu­ nity," she said. "I was working and R.Johnson Please contact the editor of the Log at 675 4th Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232, or call (212) 499-6600, ext. 242. Diane Dessey Leo Gallager Please contact Red Campbell at Headquarters. James R. Eagan Robert J. Eagan asks that you con­ tact him at 480 Fountain St., New Haven, Conn. 06515. WiUiam Edward Bradley Mary E. Bradley asks that you con­ tact her at 2129 E. Susquehana Ave., Philadelphia, Pa. 19125. , /• •; tinned because my husband wasn't earning much money then. The scholar­ ship allowed me to finish school and get a teaching job. I only had to use the scholarship for three years." At school she majored in teaching the mentally retarded and mindred in elementary education. Although she en­ joyed teaching second grade and the mentally retarded, she prefers her pres­ ent job. Right now she is going back to school in a masters program for teach­ ing reading, which requires special tech­ niques. Her husband is the dean of boys at a local junior high school. Mrs. Dessy's father, Alfredo Ortega, retired in 1972 on his well-deserved SIU pension. Brother Ortega joined the Union back in 1939 and sailed for 33 years as an AB and bosun. "He's keeping busy and enjoying himself," his daughter reports. Alfredo Ortega still lives in the port of Tampa. Deposit in SIU Blood BankIt's Your Life ^ V Seafarers Log �SS UNITED STATES On Oct. 18, the President also signed a bill authorizing the sale or charter of the SS United States as a floating hotel, on or in the navigable waters of the United States. The vessel has been laid up in Norfolk, Va. since December, 1969, and was acquired by the secretary of commerce in February, 1973. Ac­ cording to a Maritime Administration spokesman, this legislation expands the possible uses of the United States, and enlarges the market of possible pur­ chasers which will increase the value of the vessel for sale or charter, providing a higher return to the Government. The 95th Congress will convene on Jan. 4, with the Democrats having retained their large majority in both the House of Representatives and the Senate, during the Nov. 2 Federal election. An organizational meeting will be held Dec. 6, for the selection of House Democratic leadership, the adoption of certain caucus rules and proposed reforms, and the selection of a Demo­ cratic Caucus Chairman. However, an individual member's committee assign­ ments will be made at a later date. On Dec. 10, House Republicans will meet to select House Minority Leader and Minority Whip, as well as Republican Conference Chairman. ALASKA GAS PIPELINE On Oct. 22, 1976, President Ford signed into law H.R. 3521, a procedural bill, designed to expedite the selection of a route for the proposed Alaska Gas Pipeline. The new law sets a deadline of May 1, 1977 for the Federal Power Commission (FPC) to make a recommendation, and gives the President until Sept. 1, 1977 to select a route. Congress will then have to vote on the Presi­ dent's decision within 60 days. WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT ACT On Oct. 22, President Ford also signed the Water Resources Development Act, providing for the construction, repair and preservation of certain public works on rivers and harbors, and certain flood control projects. Included in the law is authorization relative to the improvement of the Gallipolis Locks on the Ohio River and the Vermillion Locks and Dam in the New Orleans area. Originally, this act included language providing for the replacement of Locks and Dam 26, but the provision was taken out at the last minute on the Senate floor, as a compromise to assure passage of the act. WAR RISK INSURANCE A law extending the War Risk Insurance Program to Sept. 30, 1979, was signed by the President on Oct. 18, and includes restrictions on foreign-flag carriers. The legislation requires the secretary of commerce to consider the characteristics, employment, and general management of an American-owned foreign-flag vessel, prior to issuing or reissuing war risk insurance to the vessel. DELTA QUEEN On Oct. 18, the President signed a bill that exempts the paddlewheel steam­ boat Delta Queen from Federal fire safety standards until 1983. This is the fourth extension given to the wooden vessel, which has been operating since 1928. "This legislation will preserve a splendid reminder of America's past," the President said upon signing the bill. REP. SULLIVAN TO HEAD CONSUMER GROUP Rep. Leonor K. Sullivan, chairman of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee has been appointed as head of the Federal Reserve Board's new Consumer Advisory Council. A long-time consumer advocate, Mrs. Sullivan is retiring from the House of Representatives after 24 years service, and 12 years as head of the Consumer Affairs Subcommittee of the House Banking Committee. The new 25-member council is presently headed by William D. Warren, dean of the law school at the University of California. COMMITTEE ADDRESSES U.S. OCEAN POLICY The House Subcommittee on Oceanography has begun hearing testimony from key Government officials to determine the future direction of America's total oceans policy. Rep. John Breaux (D-La), subcommittee chairman, in­ tends to use these sessions as a preamble to the consideration of legislation during the first part of the 95th Congress. Secretary of Commerce Elliot Richardson told the committee that one prob­ lem he sees is, "the lack of a comprehensive approach to setting ocean poli­ cies." He said that a Cabinet-level policy body could help the President in setting priorities. J. William Middendorf, secretary of the navy, also testified, suggesting the U.S. Navy be given "a major role in these areas ... to avoid duplication and provide maximum economy." Secretary Middendorf maintains that the U.S. is behind the Soviet Union in all but one area of ocean technology—research and development. But, he says, the U.S. has been literally giving away to the Soviets much of its scientific and even technological information and it has received little in return. "f T'l •' 'I;!: "f I: SPAD is the union's separate segregated political fund. It solicits and accepts only voluntary contributions. It engages in political activities and makes con­ tributions to candidates. A member may voluntarily contribute as be sees fit or make no contribution without fear of reprisal. Seafarers are urged to contribute to SPAD. It is the way to have your voice beard and to keep your union effective in the fight for legislation to protect the security of every Seafarer and bis family. A copy of our report is filed with the Federal Election Commission and is available for purchase from the Federal Election Commission, Washington, D.C. HL55 President Elected Co-Chairman of the NTATC in 1977 Hazel Brown, president of the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, has been elected to serve as co-chairman representing labor of the National Transportation Apprenticeship and Training Conference in 1977. She was unanimously chosen for the post by the approximately 200 delegates to this year's NTATC meeting held recently in San Francisco. training and upgrading programs avail­ able for SIU members at the school. They also explained the Lundeberg School's approach of providing total educational opportunities for SIU mem­ bers, which includes academic training to bolster the student's comprehension of the advanced, technical skills needed by the modern-day Seafarer. Ms. Brown said that the goal of the annual conference, which draws repre­ sentatives from all the major modes of U.S. transportation, is to enhance co­ operative labor-management relations in the areas of apprenticeship and train­ ing as well as to discuss mutual prob­ lems in these areas and share the finer points of individual organization's training programs. Along with Bob Kalmus, director of vocational education at the Lundeberg School, Ms, Brown outlined for this year's NTATC meeting the kinds of Good Cross Section November, 1§76 ,\ The conference featured speakers from a good cross section of manage­ ment as well as labor people from the air, rail, water and trucking industries. The speakers described the training programs available in their individual industries and almost unanimously agreed that well-trained men and wo­ men are the keys to job safety and worker production. The NTATC gathering also included one full day of subcommittee meetings during which the delegates broke up into groups to discuss their own special areas of training and apprenticeship. Ms. Brown met with people involved in running union schools or industry and private vocational academies. She said this meeting gave ber an opportu­ nity "to more fully discuss the programs and philosophy of the Lundeberg School." The conference also featured two speakers from outside the transporta­ tion industry. Dr. F. Ray Marshall, chairman of the Federal Committee on Apprenticeship, and Ross A. Von Weigard, director of- Labor Management Services of the National Council on Alcoholism. Hazel Brown Marshall told the conference that the growing problem of unemployment in the nation was causing a tragic waste of good manpower, while Von Weigard spoke about alcoholic rehabilitation programs in industry and noted that "companies without rehabilitation pro­ grams will soon be out of step with the rest of industry." Page 9 .ii fe HiiJ �Soviet Subverting of Grain Part Focus of New Talks Ever since signing the U.S.-USSR Bilateral Shipping Agreement in 1972, which stipulates that at least one third of all grain cargoes moving between the two nations be carried on U.S.-flag ships, the Russians have tried all kinds of schemes to circumvent its terms.rThe unfortunate thing is that the Russians have been so successful at it that in the four years of the treaty, U.S. ships have only carried about 22 per­ cent of the grain cargoes. As a U.S. delegation, headed by MARAD chief Robert J. Blackwell, prepares to negotiate a new shipping agreement for 1977 and beyond, ways and means to prevent a repeat Russian performance should be high on the list of things to do. Negotiations are sup­ posed to begin Nov. 29, 1976, as the old agreement runs out at the end of this year. 'Quid Pro Quo' Scheme The latest Russian scheme to get around terms of the 1972 agreement is a cozy little 'quid pro quo' deal with big American oil companies, which was brought to the public eye in a story carried in the Oct, 14 issue of a New York newspaper. Under this scheme the Russians char­ ter tankers from U.S. oil companies to carry grain to the USSR, and in return the oil companies charter Russian ships to carry oil to the U.S. Several such arrangements were carried out in Sep­ tember and October, having the effect of freezing out independent tanker operators who depend heavily on the grain trade to stay in business. Fortunately, though, for the inde­ pendents, after the story came to light the oil companies passed down the word that the 'quid pro quo' deal must stop. Although the news story said there was technically "nothing illegal" about the arrangement, the abruptness of the oil companies' abandonment of the practice seems to suggest a fear of legal actions being brought against them. The practice could be viewed as an antitrustAdolation in the form of placing conditions on the availability of one service or product on another. Notice is hereby given to all employees covered by collective bargaining agreements pursuant to which the Seafarers Pension Plan is maintained that on December 27, 1976, the Board of Trustees of the Seafarers Pension Plan, Tax­ payer Identification Number 136-100-329, the administrator of the Seafarers Pension Plan, Plan Identificatidn Number 001, will make an application for a determination as to the qualified status of the Seafarers Pension Plan under Sec­ tion 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. This application will be made to the District Director of the Internal Revenue Service, at 35 Tillary Street, Brooklyn, New York 11202. The application relates to Plan amendments, and the Internal Revenue Service has previously issued a determination letter as to the qualified status of the Plan. Participants in the Seafarers Pension Plan include: 1. Employees or former employees who had any credit for service under the Plan as of January 1,1976; and 2. Employees who are not Participants under paragraph 1 above, but who receive credit for 125 days of service within the 12 month period imme­ diately following their first day of employment under the Plan subsequent to December 31, 1975; and 3. Employees who are not Participants under paragraphs 1 and 2 above; but who receive credit for 125 days of service in any calendar year begin­ ning on or after January 1, 1977. - 4. Pensioners, and Beneficiaries receiving Survivors' Benefits under the Plan. Each person to whom this notice is addressed is entitled to submit, or request the Department of Labor to submit, to the District Director of the Internal Rev­ enue Service at 35 Tillary Street, Brooklyn, New York 11202 a comment on the question of whether the iPlan meets the requirements for qualification under part I of Subchapter D of Chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954. Two or more such persons may join in a single comment or request. If such a person or persons request the Department of Labor to submit a comment and that depart­ ment declines to do so in respect of one or more matters raised in the request, the person or persons so requesting may submit a comment to the District Director in respect of the matters on which the Department of Labor declines to comment. A comment to the District Director of the Internal Revenue Service must be received on or before February 10, 1977. However, if the comment is being submitted on a matter on which the Department of Labor was first requested, but declined to comment, the comment must be received by the District Director on or before the later of February 10, 1977 or the 15th day after the day on which the Department of Labor notifies such person or persons that it declines to comment, but in no event later than February 25, 1977. A request of the Department of Labor to submit such a comment must be received by such depart­ ment on or before January 21, 1977 or, if the person or persons making the request wish to preserve their right to submit a comment to the District Director in the event the Department of Labor declines to comment, on or before January 11,1977. Additional informational material regarding the Plan and the procedures to be followed in submitting, or requesting the Department of Labor to submit, a com­ ment, may be obtained at your local Hiring Hall or by writing to: Seafarers Pension Plan 275 20th Street Brooklyn, New York 11215 NS:-' The demonstrations proved a suc­ cess because American ships got their one-third share in October and are ex­ pected to get their one third shares for November and December. Grain Demonstrations The 'quid pro quo' deal with the oil companies actually came right on the heels of another scheme in which the Russians tried to shut American ships NOTICE OF THE APPLICATION BY THE BOARD OF TRUS­ TEES OF THE SEAFARERS PENSION PLAN TO THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE FOR AN ADVANCE DETERMINATION AS TO THE QUALIFIED STATUS OF THE SEAFARERS PENSION PLAN UNDER THE INTER­ NAL REVENUE CODE. Page 10 out of the grain trade. Last August the Russians set "condi­ tions," such as demanding delivery of grain in dry bulk vessels at times when, conveniently, no U.S.-flag dry bulk ships were available, that completely negated U.S. ship movement in the grain trade for August and September. During this period, the Russians also demanded deliveries from off-beat routes such as the U.S. Pacific Coast to the Baltic Sea, and the U.S. Gulf Coast to Siberian ports instead of the other way around. As a result, hundreds of angry Amer­ ican seamen, many of them SIU mem­ bers, protested the situation at the footsteps of Federal Buildings in ports throughout the country. However, for the entire year, U.S. ships have received only 24.6 percent of the grain cargoes to Russia, far short of the U.S. flag's rightful 33 percent share. As negotiations near for the new agreement, the Soviets say they will take a "positive approach" in working out the treaty. Maritime Administrator Robert Blackwell said, "we hope this means we will get off to a good start on this round of negotiations." Blackwell affirms that he will try to settle two very important points before signing a new agreement—a specific plan under which the Soviets will make up the shortage in using U.S. ships, and more importantly, a new set of ground rules for hiring U.S. ships for the grain trade. Whatever the result of the new round of negotiation, the question will prob­ ably still remain—What else do the Russians have in their bag of tricks? Politics is Porkchops Donate to SPAD NOTICE OF THE APPLICATION BY THE BOARD OF TRUS­ TEES OF THE GREAT LAKES TUG AND DREDGE PENSION PLAN TO THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE FOR AN ADVANCE DETERMINATION AS TO THE QUALIFIED STATUS OF THE GREAT LAKES TUG AND DREDGE PENSION PLAN UNDER THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. Notice is hereby given to all employees covered by collective bargaining agreements pursuant to which the Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Pension Plan is maintained that on December 27, 1976, the Board of Trustees of the Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Pension Plan, Taxpayer Identification No. 131-953-878, the administrator of the Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Pension Plan, Plan Identifi­ cation No. 003, will make an application for a determination as to the qualified status of the Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Pension Plan under Section 401 (a) of the Internal Revenue Code. This application will be made to the District Director of the Internal Revenue Service, at 35 Tillary Street, Brooklyn, New York 11202. This application relates to Plan amendments, and the Internal Revenue Service has previously issued a determination letter as to the qualified status of the Plan. Participants in the Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Pension Plan include: 1. Pensioners, and Beneficiaries receiving Survivors' Benefits under the Plan. 2. Employees or former employees who satisfy the service requirements for a Normal, or Deferred Vested Pension. 3. Employees or former employees who are eligible to receive a Withdrawal Benefit. Each person to whom this notice is addressed is entitled to submit, or request the Department of Labor to submit, to the District Director of the Internal Rev­ enue Service at 35 Tillary Street, Brooklyn, New York 11202, a comment on the question of whether the Plan meets the requirements for qualification under part I of Subchapter D of Chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954. Two or more such persons may join in a single comment or request. If such a person or persons request the Department of Labor to submit a comment and that depart­ ment declines to do so in respect of one or more matters raised in the request, the person or persons so requesting may submit a comment to the District Director in respect of the matters on which the Department of Labor declines to comment. A comment to the District Director of the Internal Revenue Service must be received on or before February 10, 1977. However, if the comment is being submitted on a matter on which the Department of Labor was first requested, but declined to comment, the comment must be received by the District Director on or before the later of February 10, 1977 or the 15th day after the day on which the Department of Labor notifies such person or persons that it declines to com­ ment, but in no event later than February 25, 1977. A request of the Department of Labor to submit such a comment must be received by such department on> or before January 21, 1977 or, if the person or persons making the request wish to preserve their right to submit a comment to the District Director in the event the Department of Labor declines to comment, on or before January 11, 1977. Additional informational material regarding the Plan and the procedures to be followed in submitting, or requesting the Department of Labor to submit, a com­ ment, may be obtained at your local Hiring Hall or by writing to: / Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Pension Plan 275 20th Street Brooklyn, New York 11215 Seafarers Log �!«!»Sma3aBBOBa3S21'!S8Wa^^ I] . More jobs were made available to Seafarers early this month when the modem, 35,000-dwt tanker, the SS Zapata Rover (Zapata Bulk) recrewed in Todd Shipyards, San Pedro, Calif. The 71 f-foot, 16.5-knot ship was first ciewed by the SIU on Oct. 26 but due to engine trouble, the crew had to get off on Oct. 29. At present, the ship is laid up for engine repairs until some time in December She joins her sisterships, the SS Zapata Ranger and-the SS Zapata Patriot, Another new tanker, the SS Zapata Courier will be ready later this year. % 1 I '• f ! ?a The smokestack and radar boom of the Zapata Rover. Looking forward from the ship's flying bridge we can see the deck of the modern tanker. QMED/Pumpman Joseph Arpino checks a gauge in the pumproom. New Tanker SS Zapata Rover Crews in San Pedro Piney Point QMED grads Joseph McGauley (left). Mitchell Hill (center) and Jack Davis check out the vessel's main en­ gine control panel. Looking forward out from the wheelhouse of the 35,000-dwt ship. November, 1976 ,. , . .. ^ 'i'' '••• AB Louie Alleluia (left) and Recerti­ fied Bosun Sal Sbriglio scan the auto­ mated bridge controls. i- ' A �Moscow Moves to Join 2 N. Atlantic Conferences The Soviet Union has taken the first steps towards joining international con­ ferences which set shipping rates on key North Atlantic trade routes, a move which could lead to the end of Russian rate slashing. However, the Soviets have not ac­ tually signed any agreements and have set a condition on their entry into two of the Atlantic conferences: the con­ ferences must be restructured to give Soviet shippers special status which would allow them to undercut confer­ ence rates by 10 percent in' 1977 and 6.5 percent in 1978. And although the Soviet line operat­ ing between the U.S. West Coast and the Far East, FESCO, has also dis­ cussed the possibility of joining Pacific conferences, thus far it has failed to reach any agreement with representa­ tives from those conferences. Of all the Soviet block shipping lines, it is FESCO which has most deeply cut into the U.S. trades as a third-flag car­ rier by continually slashing freight rates to unprofitable levels far below con­ ference rates. Even if they were willing to take a loss to meet this Russian competition, U.S.-flag and other carriers in the American trades are legally bound to the conference rates and cannot indi­ vidually lower their freight charges. Last year, with the U.S. Congress threatening to limit Soviet participation in the American trades because of their predatory rate-cutting, the Soviets told the Federal Maritime Commission they would consider entering rate confer­ ences if the FMC could end "rebating" by conference carriers. Rebating is an illegal practice where­ by a carrier returns a portion of a posted cargo tariff to the shipper. Although always a problem, many conference carriers said they had to rebate in a desperate attempt to compete with So­ viet price cutting. Realizing that the security of the entire U.S. merchant marine was being severely threatened by the Russian ratecutting practices, the FMC began a drive against rebating last year in the hope of bringing Soviet carriers into the rate conferences. Hall Urges Construction Restart on Cross-Florida Canal "The Seafarers, representing nearly 6,000 workers crewing towboats and tugboats serving our nation's coastal and inland waterways, is convinced that the Cross-Florida Barge Canal will provide the State of Florida and the U.S. as a whole with a multitude of benefits, not the least being jobs and better, and more efficient water trans­ portation," SIU President Paul Hall told Col. Donald Wisdom, the U.S. Corps of Engineers' Jacksonville dis­ trict engineer, in a letter last month. struction of the Cross-Florida Barge Canal because, "once completed, the canal, as an essential viaduct of trade, will attract over 100 industries and gen­ erate approximately 27,000 new jobs." "In addition," Hall told the Corps' district engineer, "we see the CrossFlorida Barge Canal aiding the marine transportation mode to better serve the energy needs of our nation. It will al­ low Gulf Coast-produced petroleum products to reach markets on the At­ lantic Coast faster and at considerably less cost. GREAT LAKES "Also, as power plants begin to con­ vert from petroleum to coal consump­ tion, they will need ever increasing amounts of Midwest coal. The canal, linking the Atlantic Coast with the Gulf and river navigation systems, will be the natural route for the transportation of this essential energy resource," Hall wrote. The district engineer's draft impact statement, which includes Hall's letter, must be put into final form and filed with the Council of Environmental Quality, the Federal courts and Con­ gress by February 1977. Congress will make the final determi­ nation on continuing construction of the Cross-Florida Canal based on this final statement and on recommenda­ tions by the State of Florida's cabinet. Construction of the canal which be­ gan in 1964 was illegally halted by President Nixon in 1971 when it was about 40 percent completed. The proposed canal route started at Jacksonville, headed south along the St. John River and then cut west to Dunnellon on the Gulf of Mexico. A Federal court found this Presiden­ tial action unconstitutional but ordered the Corps of Engineers to compile an environmental impact statement before continuing with the construction. After two-and-one-half years the Corps has prepared a draft of this state­ ment which included Hall's letter. This letter urged resumption on con- Bad News—Seven Shots! Boatman Jim Bernachi is shown here with his wife, Lu Ann, his son Buddy, and 16-month old baby, Kenny. Fate Seems to Link Boatman Jim Bernactti to the Rivers SIU member Jim Bernachi seems to be connected by fate to things mari­ time. Brother Bernachi was born in St. Louis and spent the first year of his life in a house across the street from the building which now houses the SIU Hall there. He is the son of a 30-year Navy man, builds model boats, and sails even in his spare time. And he currently lives in St. Louis with his wife, Lu Ann and sons. Buddy and Kenny in an INLAND On a Pier 7, Brooklyn, N.Y. sign on the overseas bound SS Stonewall Jackson (Waterman), 2nd tripper Saloon Messman Jack Sutton (right) gets the bad news that he needs seven shots after Dr. Manuel Alvarez (center) and Nurse Maureen Lynch (left) checked his innoculation card for shots required in foreign ports. Seafarer Sutton graduated from Piney Point last year sailing on the SS Mount Vernon Victory (Mount Shipping) since then. Page 12 apartment overlooking the Mississippi River. So it is only natural that Jim Bern­ achi now works on SiU-contracted towboats. He tried other occupations such as machinist and mechanic, but, as he puts it, "I've found my career on the river." Brother Bernachi first came to the St. Louis SIU Hall a year-and-a-half ago. He soon shipped out and has been working as a deckhand on SIU boats ever since. His work has taken him over many thousands of miles of inland waterways, including the Mississippi, Illinois, and Ohio Rivers and the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway. But Brother Bernachi is not content to remain a deckhand. He hopes to attend the next Towboat Operator Course at the Harry Lundeberg School: "The Union gives us all a chance to advance," he says. "I'd be crazy not to take advantage of Piney Point. I mean, 1 can improve myself with just a plane ticket." Brother Bernachi knows what to ex­ pect from Piney Point because he has just returned from the conference on alcoholism which was held there. "What impressed me the most about Piney Point." he says, "was the friendly way everyone there treated me. It made me understand the meaning of the Brother­ hood of the Sea." In addition to being impressed with the friendly atmosphere and the exten­ sive facilities at the Lundeberg School, Brother Bernachi reports that he learned a lot about alcoholism. "Above all, 1 learned that it is a disease which can be treated and cured. Maybe I'll be able to steer some of my brothers on the boats who need help to the pro­ gram at Piney Point." Brother Bernachi will be in an even better position to help his fellow Boat­ men—someday soon—when he's cap­ tain of his own boat. Seafarers Log �HEW Seen Easing on Closing of 8 USPHS Hospitals The U.S. Department of Health, Ed­ ucation and Welfare may be softening its longtime, hardline stand that the eight remaining USPHS Hospitals should be closed and care for its nearly 250,000 recipients, including 200,000 American seamen, be transferred to community centers. The apparent change in sonft of HEW's attitudes toward the USPHS Hospitals came to light recently in an HEW published report entitled "For­ ward Plan for Health—Fiscal Year 1978-82," which contains the first posi­ tive statements by HEW concerning the hospitals in years. Taking into full consideration the fact that repeated attempts by HEW to close the hospitals had failed in the face of strong opposition from the SIU and other concerned groups, the report, published in August 1976, stated: "It is unrealistic to believe that either closure (of the PHS hospitals) or trans­ fer without financing is possible, and if would therefore seem more appropriate to concentrate on maximizing and in­ tegrating the utilization of these re­ sources.** The report suggests that to maximize their use, the PHS hospitals should be allowed "full provider" status, which would allow the hospitals to provide full services to third-party recipients, such as Medicare and Medicaid pa­ tients. This move would increase third party reimbursements to the hospitals, which in turn could offset costs of run­ ning and refurbishing the hospitals. The HEW report also suggests that in PHS communities where an excess of inpatient beds already exist, the hos­ pitals could be partially converted for specialized services such as longterm care and rehabilitation, as well as con­ solidation with other public health ser­ vices like primary and ambulatory care and community education. The report noted that such moves involving the PHS hospitals "make economic and planning sense." In addition, the HEW report made it clear that "primary and secondary beneficiaries (which includes Seafarers) could still retain favored eligibility sta­ tus at PHS hospitals by being exempt from any cost-sharing or service limita­ tions." Still Only Proposals It must be remembered that points made in the HEW report are still only proposals and not statements of inten­ tion. However, it should be noted that the HEW report was published just after a two-month long hearing in the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Com­ mittee, during which representatives of the SIU and other maritime unions, as well as representatives from the mari­ time industry and civic groups called on Congress to halt any attempt to close the hospitals. As a result, the House Committee report on the hearings recommended that Congress "not act" on legislation proposed by HEW earlier this year that would allow the Administration to close the PHS hospitals. In addition, the House Committee report also recommended that: • The hospitals be fully funded for fiscal 1978 at least at the minimum level as outlined in the 1973 Military Pro­ curement Bill. • The PHS system should be mod­ ernized to meet all applicable health and safety standards. • HEW should end its continuing efforts to shut down the hospital system "and develop an adequate, well ex­ pressed continuation policy which in­ cludes expansion of needed services, and the retention of competent staff with assurances to beneficiaries that they will not be shoved from pillar-topost under an uncertain process of con­ tract care." The committee report, coupled with the HEW proposals concerning the PHS hospitals, seem to indicate that HEW may finally be seeing the handwriting on the wall—the SIU and other con­ cerned groups are not about to let the PHS hospitals go down the drain. What all this means to the individual seaman who depends on the PHS hos­ pitals for medical care is that the hos­ pitals may be secure against HEW closure and cutback attempts for the first time in years. f1 .i ' i • • '/W-. • I California Could Stall Movement of North Slope Oil The State of California appears to be tossing a monkey wrench into the long awaited machinery that would bring North Slope oil from Valdez, Alaska in U.S. tankers to a proposed new Standard Oil of Ohio Co. (SOHIO) Terminal in Long Beach, Calif. Citing environmental concerns, Cali­ fornia's Air Resources Board said that the proposed unloading of 1.2 million barrels of Alaskan oil per day in 1977 and 1.6 million barrels by 1980 would add hydrocarbons to the already pol­ luted air of Southern California. Con­ cern was also voiced over increased tanker traffic in the area. As a result of these concerns, the board has ruled that only enough tankers to serve the Cali­ fornia market may enter Long Beach Harbor. The^^board's ruling, however, is by no meams the final word in this contro­ versy because the port of Long Beach has come out with its own report which shows that the ARB's projected emis- Notiu to Members Oe Sb^fpiag Pretmkm When throwing in for worit dur­ ing a job call at any SIU Hiring HaU, members most produce the following: • membership certificate • registration card • clinic card • seaman's papers In addition, when assigning a job the dispatcher will comply with the following Section 5, Sub­ section 7 of the SIU Shipping JRules: T "Within each class of seniorityrathig in every Department, prior­ ity for entry rating jobs shall be given to all seamen who possess Lifeboatman endorsement by the United States Coast Guard. The ^facers Appeals Board may vraive the preceding sentence when, in the sole judgment of the Board, undue hardship will result or extenuating circumstance war^^jpit.such.waiven".. November, 1976 sion statistics are "grossly exaggerated," and are 31 to 48 times higher than they should be. Public hearings will soon be held to break the environmental impasse. Several Alternatives Whatever the outcome of the hear­ ings, SOHIO's original plan—which includes a good deal of construction— will be delayed for several years. The complete plan called for the carriage of Alaskan oil in U.S. tankers to a new Long Beach Terminal where it could be transhipped via an existing 600-mile gas pipeline (with 300 new miles of ex­ tension pipe added on) to Houston. From there, some of the oil could be transhipped again via existing pipeline relays to a number of sites in the Mid­ west. But now that this plan appears in serious jeopardy, or at the very least delayed, several alternatives have been advanced. The most talked-about alternative is to ship the oil, which will begin to flow in the summer or early fall of 1977, via U.S. tankers through the Panama Canal to Houston and then by pipeline to the Midwest. Another alternative, though less likely because of significantly increased carriage costs, is to ship the oil via supertanker around Cape Horn to the U.S. East Coast. In either event, U.S. tankers would benefit from at least the same, if not increased, employment opportunities as the original Long Beach plan. However, a third alternative, the least likely of all at this time, could seriously hurt U.S.-flag tanker partici­ pation in the carriage of Alaskan oil. It is a "swap" plan where the Alaskan oil would be shipped to Japan while more Middle East oil would be brought to the U.S. East Coast predominantly in foreign-flag tankers. The "swap" plan is unlikely because it would actu­ ally increase the nation's dependency on foreign energy sources despite in­ creased oil production in the U.S. MARAD to Intervene Robert J. Blackwell, assistant secre­ tary of commerce for maritime affairs. has made it clear that no matter what the final outcome of the controversy, the Administration wants the Alaskan oil to be moved in U.S.-flag tankers. Blackwell said that if California in­ sists on making a major environmental issue of the Alaska oil movement through the state, the Maritime Ad­ ministration would intervene to insure the oil carriage for U.S. ships. A- _ Great Land's Fine Galley Team Getting the glad hand (center) is Chief Steward/Cook Ken Hayes, secretaryreporter of the SS Great Land (international Ocean Transport) from Saloon Messman M. Abdulla (left) for^the clear and clean galley while Cook/Baker Frank Hall (right) helps to keep the galley shipshape. Change of Address i Or New Subscriber Editor, SEAFARERS LOG 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. 11232 1 would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG—please put my name on your mailing list. (Prim information) NAME ADDRESS CITY STATE. ZIP. 1 SIU members please give: Bk# Soc..Sec.# /_ ./ TO AVOID DUPLICATION: If you are an old suhscrlher and have a change of address, please give your former address below or send mailing label from last issue received. s ADDRESS CITY STATE. ZIP. Page 13 �Wheelsman Louis Talarico works the deck controls. The M/V Paul Thayer takes on coal in Lorain, Ohio. Steward Allen Sholette puts up the rice for dinner. Laker Paul Thayer Speeds Coal-Ore Cargo eventeen Lakes Seafarers are on board the M/V Paul Thayer (Pringle Transit Co.) which carries coal and iron ore between ports in Lake Superior and Lake Erie. Here the ship is making one of its frequent stops in Lorain, Ohio on Lake Erie to take on a load of coal. The cranes on land are stationary and pick up the boxcars, turning them upside down to dump the coal into the chute. The ship moves hack and forth to take cai^o into the various holds. The Paul Thayer can cany 19,700 short tons of taconite iron ore pellets, or 11,500 short tons of coal. Two special Lakes ratings are employed aboard this self-unloading vessel—one SIU conveyorman and one SIU gateman. When the ship unloads, material is fed from the gates at the bottom of the cargo hold to the tunnel conveyor below. The conveyorman controls the belt system while the gateman works in the tunnel and watches the amount of cargo being discharged. If the system jams, they have to take care of the trouble. The M/V Paul Thayer has an overall length of 630 feet with a beam of 68 feet. Its midsummer draft is 26 feet and its speed is 15 mph. The vessel, which was launched in 1973, was one of the first Lakes ships to he built with all the cabins aft and the boom aft. S Past the lighthouse and breakwaters of Lorain. Ohio, the waters of Lake Erie seem vast as the ocean. QMED William Ziolkowski, an HLSS upgrader, said, 'It's hard to get Lakes guys to go to the Lundeberg School, but once you've been there, you can't stay away." He intends to return for a refrigeration me­ chanic certificate. One of the M/V Paul Thayer's diesel engines. Page 14 While enjoying their afternoon coffee, (I. to r.) Steward Allen Sholette, Wheelsman Louis Talarico SIU Cleveland Representative George Telegadas, and Porter Maneh Ahmed talk about shipping on the Lakes. Seafarers Log �...x» r- -•fT'vi/. * \ 1 Union Brotherhood Key to Alcoholic Rehabilitation Program The key to the success of the Alco­ holic Rehabilitation Program for Sea­ farers is that same quality which has made the SIU successful—Union bro­ therhood. The program began less than a year ago. Already it has helped many members make a new start in life. This success would not have been possible without the understanding and moral support of every SIU member. We know that alcoholism is a disease and that it can be treated. We are dedi­ cated to helping each and every boat- quality of life for our members. We recognize alcoholism as a disease. Through the Welfare Plan, we have established a program to help our mem­ bers recover from that disease. And at the Seafarers Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center, alcoholic members are getting well and building new lives. ;—the same plan that provides for hos­ pital and medical benefits—the Alco­ holic Rehabilitation Center has been established for our members at Valley Lee, Md. Through the encouragement of our oflicials and fellow members, many brothers have come to the center and started down the road to complete recovery from alcoholism. The program at the ARC is designed to meet the special needs of Seafarers who are suffering from alcoholism. A competent and professional staff works These are successes of which we can all be proud. But the task is not finished. If the program is to remain successful, every member must continue to con­ tribute both his moral support and his understanding of his alcoholic brother. We must work to make the program work. I sBrotherhood in Action man. Seafarer and Laker in our Union have the best possible life. When wages and working conditions stood in the way of this goal, we worked together to beat that problem. When we saw that our members needed vocational and academic education to get more pay and better jobs, we founded HLSS and overcame that obstacle, too. Now we are turning our attention to a disease that afflicts many of our mem­ bers. Anything that hurts one of us, hurts all of us; and we are working to help these members get well and stay well. Through the Seafarers Welfare Plan ,4?,T with each member to assist him in build­ ing a new life without alcohol. At the same time, fellow Seafarers—^both on the staff at the center and in treatment with him—support him in his decision not to drink. The surroundings at the ARC also contribute to the Seafarer's recovery. Green lawns and colorful flower beds surround the buildings. Living quarters are quiet and pleasant. Meals are nour­ ishing and lare eaten in a family-style dining room. Weight lifting, pool tables, reading materials and other forms of recreation are available. In short, we are once again making a pioneering effort in improving the Seafarer Leiand ("Lee") Buchan (left) is the cook at the ARC and is himself a recovered alcoholic. Brother Buchan serves his fellow SIU members at the Center with nourishing, family-style meals prepared in the ABC's newly-re­ modelled kitchen. Good nutrition is an important part of the program for recov­ ery at the Center. (All the individuals in this photo gave permission for their picture to be taken). Alcohollsnn is a cliseas< it can be trsalsd. This is the story of my first six months of sobriety' Brother John A. Sullivan, who took part in the SlU's Alcoholic Re­ habilitation Center, wrote to the Log recently telling us the story of his "first six months of sobriety." As he had done in a previous issue of the Log, Brother Sullivan has sent us a well written, honest and very in­ teresting account. We urge all SIU members to read it. By John A. Sullivan This is the story of my first six months of sobriety. I've said this before and I'll say it again. Someone in this Union, in an official capacity, thought enough of me to think I was worth saving for myself and I will be forever grateful. It's not easy to show appreciation to someone who said, "you're an alco­ holic". You tell him he's nuts. You say, "Hell, I can take it or leave it alone". But, deep down in your heart and mind, you know you have a prob­ lem—a problem that you can't correct yourself—you need help. I got that help. But, now I have to prove something, not only to myself, but to those who gave me the courage, the will, the desire to stop drinking. It wasn't easy and it still isn't easy. It's an every day job. It's not a job you can relax on. You must fight the desire to take a drink every day. I must tell you, from deep down in my gut, it's been the best six months I have every spent. I have learned to enjoy many things. Things I never thought about before. There is. golf, bowling, the food I eat which tastes better. I sleep, not a hang­ over sleep but a nice, tired sleep. I wake November, 1976 up feeling good—real, real good. I have learned to enjoy meeting people. I have met many wonderful people since I joined the A.A. Program—not only at "The Center, but here, in Seattle, where I attend meetings. Without these meetings I know I could not stay sober. I attend all the meetings I think I need and then I go to a few more, besides, to be sure I have enough. Also, I attend these meetings because I flatly enjoy them. I enjoy the stories the people tell about themselves. I enjoy listening to the experiences others have had and I can relate to most of them. I'm looking back on a well wasted life just because I was an alcoholic and didn't know it or wouldn't admit it. Be­ fore leaving The Center, I was told the first six months would be the hardest and the roughest and the counsellors at The Center were right. It has been tough but worth it. At The Center, it was also said that we should change our circle of friends —which isn't easy for a seaman. In our line of work we don't have the oppor­ tunity to meet people in different occu­ pations, especially if we are on a ship. The friends we do have—^where do we meet them?—^At the Union Hall or in a tavern near the Union Hall which puts temptation always before us. Tempta­ tion we don't need. But then, again, temptation is always before us. As alcoholics, we can never relax our vigil. We must be on our toes at all times by living one day at a time— always saying, "I will not take a drink today". Pretty soon, you just don't think about a drink but we still need help. Attending A.A. meetings regularly is the one way to obtain that help. By attending A.A. meetings regularly you are not only helping yourself but you are helping others stay sober. Isn't this what this is all about?—^Your will and desire to stay sober. By attending A.A. meetings you soon start to meet new friends and remember that the new friends you meet have the same problems you have. They, in turn, are asking for your help, for they have the same desire that you have. Staying sober. It's a wonderful feeling, knowing you are helping someone else. This is one story in a chapter of my life. The chapter of my drinking days is closed but the story isn't ended. For no self-confessed alcoholic's story can ever end. He must constantly be on guard lest he open the book of life, again, and find the sickness and despair, loneliness and heartbreak he thought he had beaten. So you can see this is a story without end. This story is like a long journey. It can't begin until we have taken the first step. The first step is the desire to stop drinking. The next step is to call the Alcoholic Center at Piney Point or your nearest Port Agent for his help in call­ ing The Center. DO IT NOW. "1 Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center 1 tin I am interested in attending a six-week program at the Alco­ holic Rehabilitation Center. I understand that this will be kept strictly confidential, and that no records or information about me will be kept anywhere except at The Center. , Name Book No. Address (Street or RED) (City) (State) Telephone No Mail to: THE CENTER Star Route Boxl53-A Valley Lee, Md. 20602 or call, 24 hours-a-day, (301) 994-0010 ^ (Zip) I I | • •m\. a j \ J Page 15 •.i ^k �Seattle Committee SIU Patrolman Teddy Babkowski (seated) signs SPAD receipt for Recertified Bosun Jose Gonzalez (far right, reading the Log), ship's chairman of the containership SS Seattle (Sea-Land). Looking on are the rest of the ship's com­ mittee of, from the left: Steward Delegate Barney Johnson; Engine Delegate A. Okrogly, and Deck Delegate F. Campogasso: The payuff took place in Port Elizabeth, N.J. last month before the big fire. (See story in this Log.) Lyman Half Committee The ship's committee and another member of the crew of the SS Lyman Hall (Waterman) are, from the lef{: Chief Steward J. B. Morton, secretary-reporter; Engine Delegate J. D. "Whitey" Harmon; Educational Director John Manen; Recertified Bosun John Altstatt, ship's chairman, and crewmember Saloon Messman Carl McKinley. The payoff took place recently on Hoboken, N.J. Pier C. Jeff Davis Committee Transcolorado Committee During a payoff recently in the Military Ocean Terminal in Bayonne, N.J., the ship's committee and another crewmember aboard the Jeff Davis (Waterman) have their photo taken. From the left are: Steward Delegate Leonardo Manca; Deck Delegate Wan D. Joyner; Engine Delegate Cleveland Taylor; Recertified Bosun George Annis, ship's chairman, and AB Dick Maley. Posing for a photo in the crew's mess is the ship's committee aboard the Transcolorado (Hudson Waterways) which paid off recently in the port of San Francisco. From the left are: Recertified Bosun Ted Tolentino, ship's chairman; Steward Delegate G. Frazza; Engine Delegate P. Bradshaw; Deck Delegate L. Snodgrass; Secretary-reporter J. Pitetta (standing), and Educational Direc­ tor P. Peterson. Eric K. Holzer Committee Williamsburgh Committee At a recent payoff of the Eric K. Holzer (Puerto Rico Marine) in Port Elizabeth, N.J., Bill Reid (standing, second from left) of the PRM shoregang joins the ship's committee for a photo. Standing from left are: Steward Delegate Jose Chacon; Reid; Engine Delegate C. Cuevas, and Chief Steward Harold Strauss, secretary-reporter. Seated left is Recertified Bosun Roberto Zaragoza, ship's chairman, and seated right is Edward Slintak; deck delegate. The ship's committee along with another crewmember from the' tl Wllllamsburgh (Westchester Marine) have their photo taken at the Holiday Inn at JFK airport in New York during a payoff on Oct. 28. From the left are: Engine Dele­ gate William Foley; Utilityman Richard Smallwood; Deck Delegate Wayne Shackelford; Chief Steward Frank Costango, secretary-reporter, and Steward Delegate Hugo Fuentes. The crew was flown in from Greece. PageJ6 Seafarers Log �..:...vj3V ibsaskttbimajs&i>rjika:r,^«rmKM Hi fgaii? ii^A^.wy-fjaac TfetM.f'.wiAaK-- i«:»- •T*»rt:.s-ii5'-si>L.'^.--ir*rtM£-V.Srjrtu-'T-. j;„,. »=.. ..i' /• Delivering fuel oil to Perth Amboy, N.J., the SIUcontracted Esther S. (Steuart Transportation) works out of the port of Piney Point. X. > SID Boatman Duane Madden, senior captain aboard Interstate Barge 35 ties up his barge at an oil ter­ minal in Port Jefferson, Long Island. The SID manned tug Shamok/n (Express Marine) brought the barge from Philadelphia to the small Long Island Sound harbor. A Link in the Chain That Keeps Northeast Yfarm s the Northeast prepares itself A for another winter, SIU Boat­ men are busy distributing fuel oil Both manned by SlU Boatmen, the tug Shamokin pushes Interstate Barge 35 up to an Oil terminal dock in Port Jefferson, Long Island. throughout the area brought by large tankers from the Persian Gulf and other oil producing sections of the world. While economy dictates the use of large tankers (such as those manned by deep sea SIU members) to carry foreign oil from its point of origin to the U.S., the job of getting that oil to smaller terminals like Port Jeffer­ son, Long Island, and Perth Am­ boy, N.J. where it can eventually be pumped into delivery trucks and brought to the consumer is done most efficiently and economically by the deep sea tug and oU barge. Quicker and less costly than over­ land transportation, SIU boats and Boatmen are an indispensable link in the chain which keeps homes warm and factories producing in our North­ east. 1 •• r' ;1 I t -f*. • V;1 ' "Lj- |¥:t ' X-?• if'•'J % Xl ^f V " ;;i; - • Sx iI L W,T -v' * A 'L.' 5-1^' ' S'SI-J. 'iNii Utilltyman Gary Fulford adjusts the throttle in the Shamokin's engineroom. November, 1976 Mate David Owens tells the Shamo­ kin's engineer to reverse engines. Boatman James Felip, mate aboard the Interstate barge, directs the Shamo­ kin's bridge as the loaded barge is tied up. �Washington, D.C. Thirty-four U.S.-flag ships of six SlU-contracted companies were among the 316 vessels "adopted" this month by elementary school pupils under a 40-year old Adopt-a-Ship Plan sponsored by the national Propeller Club. Under the plan, school children and ship captains exchange visits aboard ship and in the classrooms. They and their teachers also write to one another and to other ship officers asking about the crew, origin of cargoes, ships, countries visited, trade routes, climate, weather, geography, history and the importance of their cargoes to manufacturing industries far inland from the seacoast. Today there is a waiting list of applications from more than 25 classes for whom no ships are currently available. The SIU companies and the number of their ships participating in the plan are: American Steamship Co. (12) Delta Line (11) Maritime Overseas Corp. (11) Reynolds Metals Co. (1) Sea-Land Service (3) and the Waterman Steamship Corp. (6). SS Cantigny Two young girls were saved in the Gulf of Mexico by Seafarers of the tanker SS Cantigny (Interocean Management) when they were taken off the Liberian chemical carrier 55 Stolt Surf which was on fire. only Filipino wages when they should have been paid at the agreed-upon Interna­ tional Transport Workers Federation (ITF) rate. The difference, $150,000 in back wages, is pending in Federal Court. In early October, the Japanese firm posted a bank bond for that amount in case the crew won their case, but the crew demanded September's pay at the ITF rate and asked to get paid for October before they sailed the 500-foot vessel to Oswego, N.Y. and Kingston, Ontario, Canada late last month. "These demands were met," said SIU Representative Andrew Boyle, "so the men decided to rejoin the ship." Mobile The U.S. Maritime Subsidy Board (MSB) has approved a new 20-year operat­ ing differential subsidy contract for the SlU-contracted Waterman Steamship Co. on its Atlantic-Gulf-Far East routes. Waterman, the most recent of U.S.-flag liner companies to join the other 10 getting subsidy has still pending applications for long-term subsidy for its GulfAtlantic-U.K.-Continent-Scandinavia-Baltic routes. Recently, a 20-year subsidy extension was approved by the MSB for the com­ pany's Atlantic-Gulf-India-Pakistan-Persian Gulf-Red Sea routes. On the routes. Waterman can make 18 to 30 sailings a year with its eight Mariners, up from 12 to 18 sailings this August. Under the new subsidy agreement. Waterman will be required within six months to contract for four new LASH ships. SS Delta Mexico SS Potomac The longest pieces of cargo ever to be carried on a Delta Line vessel, 150-foot long, 66-ton chemical tanks, were aboard the 55 Delta Mexico last month. They were being transported from the port of Houston to a chemical plant being built in Salvador, Brazil. Between Nov. 24 and Dec. 9, the 55 Potomac or the 55 Columbia (both Hud­ son Waterways) will carry 22,000 tons of wheat from a Gulf port for delivery to the port of Haifa, Israel. Atlantic City, N.J. SS Cove Communicator, SS Merrimac, SS Warrior, SS Maryland Jersey City, N.J. SIU Representative Edward Pulver was reelected to a fouryear term as secretary-treasurer of the 750,000-member New Jersey AFL-CIO by 800 delegates at the organization's 15th annual convention here last month. A Navy rescue plane dropped extra pumps to the 55 Cove Communicator (Cove Tankers) last month after the ship reported she was taking on water while about 260 miles northwest of Midway Is. No danger to the crew was reported. The ship was on a voyage from Longview, Wash, to the port of Inchon, South Korea . . . The 15,995-dwt bulkcarrier 55 Merrimac, (Ogden Marine) hauling coal to Holland, had machinery trouble last month 300 miles out of the port of New York so she radioed for a tug... Also in trouble with engine woes last month was the 8,673-ton containership 55 Warrior (Sea-Land) drifting and needing help north of Lisbon . . . Also, the 265,000-dwt tanker 55 Maryland (Interocean Management) went aground last month off the Bahamas. Montreal, Canada The SIU of Canada gave food and shelter to a 22-man Filipino crew stranded for a month after they walked off a Panamanian freighter in a wage dispute with her Japanese owners. The crew left the Oriental Victory Sept. 22 claiming the company had paid them Hair-Raising Lake Superior Tale Has Happy Rides Out 50 MPH Blizzard on Jinx Ship to 46-Yeor Morrioge Back in June 1927, when he was 18, now retired Lakes Seafarer Bud Knuckey rode the 55. George M. Hum­ phrey out of the shipyard in Lorain, Ohio. On the maiden voyage, "the illfated jinx ship" popped 60,000 rivets, Knuckey wrote the Log when he read that the ship last month was nearing its 50th year of service on the Lakes. Later, it was almost doomed when it sank in an accident in 1943. The article about the raised and sal­ vaged Humphrey (now called the 5.5. Consumers Power) in the March "At Sea" Column brought back fond and terrifying memories. Brother Knuckey nearly went down with the ship twice. However his second and last hair-rais­ ing journey on the Humphrey resulted in a loving marriage that has lasted 46 years. ". . . Home in Duluth one day, I re­ ceived a call from the fink hall. Would I take, you guessed it, the Humphrey to Buffalo to layup," Knuckey wrote. "Arriving aboard the Humphrey at 6 p.m. Dec. 3 in a howling blizzard Sweeping in with a strong N'easter off Lake Superior, we sailed within the hour for Port Arthur, Ontario, to load on storage grain. One quartermaster, me, was all the fink hall could supply. Page 18 If I had known what was ahead, I would have jumped ship immediately." As they tried to pull out of the chan­ nel and head into. Lake Superior, they found the ship would not answer the helm. 50 MPH Blizzard "Yelling above the uproar of a 50 mph blizzard, Cap't. Stewart finally raised someone to sound the ballast tanks," Brother Knuckey continued. The tanks were empty. "Notwithstand­ ing that the sea cocks had been open since the minute we cleared the drydock, Cap't. Stewart ordered the engine room to put the pumps on the tanks. All this did was blow pump gaskets as the tanks would not accept the water." Knuckey then sounded the tanks with a rod dipped in Karo syrup sup­ plied by the cook. When he reeved in the rod he found splinters of ice adher­ ing to the syrup and knew that water had frozen over the pump's inlet. The engineers pumped water from the hot well to melt the ice. "Hardly waiting for the screw to get down, Cap't. Stewart signalled to heave up and we were on our way again. We pumped all ballast tanks full but still she pitched wildly as the seas broke over her pilot house, icing up everything it touched. It was the first time I saw a Lakeship throw water through her steel hatch covers as now we were forced to run water into her cargo hold in a des­ perate attempt to prevent the terrible poimding she was taking." After reaching Port Arthur they loaded the grain. But- 'the telescop­ ing hatch covers installed during the heat of the previous June would now not come together due to the extreme contraction of the metal in 25 degrees GREAT LAKES below temperatures. We finally as a last resort drew them closed and used half-inch cable through the pinholes, clamped to keep the hatch covers from opening in a sea." When they reached Lake Huron, despite another N'easter, "the pride of the Great Lakes fleet" went out and took a 24-hour pounding. She was so heavily laden with ice when she reached the shallow St. Clair River, that the crew had- to hose her down with hot water for an entire day in order to navigate the river. To top off the voy­ age, the Humphrey went aground at Bar Point and ended up in the Lorain Shipyard, But the cold winter tale had a happy ending. "The Humphrey always comes to mind with special emphasis," Knuckey concluded in his letter. "Had I not signed on that last trip, I would very likely have spent the winter as a lumber­ jack in northern Minnesota. Being now back in Lorain only .90 miles from Ashtabula, I decided to pay a visit to a girl J had met the previous summer and spend Christmas there. We were subsequently married two yehrs later. We recently celebrated our 46th wed­ ding anniversary." Seafarers Log �— y W!^.~K- ^VTJlfXT^T Satellite Ship-to- Shore Phone Con Save Lives A QMED is gripped by severe chest pains while his tanker is in the middle of the Atlantic enroute to the Persian Gulf. He can barely breathe. Quickly, the designated medical corpsman on board, who has studied emergency med­ ical treatment, begins to administer first aid for a heart attack. He picks up a ship-to-shore phone and calls the North Shore University Hospital on Long Island, N.Y. The doctor in the emergency room asks for an electrocardiogram. The medical corpsman hooks up the patient to the ship's EKG electrocardiogram machine and transmits the reading to North Shore. Meanwhile, a computer­ ized data retrieval system wires the pa­ tient's medical history to the emergency room. Finally, the doctor—using the two-way phone connection—gives the ship's medical-man detailed instructions on how to help the stricken QMED. Is this a pipe dream? According to a feasibility study prepared for the Na­ tional Maritime Research Center at Kings Point, N.Y., space age technology —specifically satellite communications —would make such rapid and complex emergency consultations possible. Already two MARISAT maritime commimicatioii satellites are orbiting the earth. Launched earlier this year, one is stationed over the Atlantic, the other over the Pacific, covering more than two-thirds of the world's major sea lanes. They were designed and devel­ oped hy the COMSAT General Cor­ poration and can make real-time, almost instantaneous ship-to-shore communi­ cation possible. By using the satellites, messages can be sent without the uncertainty and hours of delay of current long-distance radio-telephone techniques which de­ pend on reflecting signals back and forth between the earth and the ionos­ phere. These messages are affected by the time of day and the season of the year. Adminijjfrators at the North Shore University Hospital, who prepared the feasibility study for the U.S. Mari­ time Administration, recommended that MARAD, the Department of Health, Education and Welfare and other ap­ propriate agencies fund an experiment using satellite communications for ship­ board medical care. Since MARAD is equipping 10-U.S.flagships with satellite terminals to see how shipboard operations and maritime services to ships at sea can be improved, the same 10 ships could be used to test the new space age medicine, the study suggested. Already, using a satellite system with an EKG relay, a doctor at North Shore was able to advise treatment for a simu­ lated heart attack and a case of pneu­ monia on a ship located near the coast of France. Two-way, slow-scan TV might also be used to diagnose injuries. The study pointed out the frightening lack of medical care for seamen aboard American-flag merchant ships. There is no governmental agency responsible for the health care of seafarers while ships are at sea. Present Federal law does not impose any formal requirements for current medical training of an individual aboard U.S. merchant ships. Twenty-eight per­ cent of men responsible for medical care, the study showed, had only an outdated, basic first-aid course. Another 22 percent had no training at all, only experience. A few had USPHS marine physicians assistants training. A survey of medical reference books on board ships showed that most were outdated and that several ships had none. A look in the medicine cabinet showed that most of the medicines had expired—if there were any drugs or medications on board at all. The only Federal law and statute which relates to medical supplies aboard ships were written more than 100 years ago and have not been re­ vised since. These laws basically require a ration of salt, lime-juice and vinegar for each sailor. Training of a medical corpsman, or physician's assistant, for each ship and adequate medical supplies and refer­ ence books would therefore be an es­ sential part of the program. While satellite terminals and medical equipment are an expensive investment for a shipping company, the study ex­ plained how millions of dollars are lost by the companies each year because of compensation due to men who become ill or injured on board ship and subse­ quently seriously disabled because of the lack of medical care. With a physician's assistant on board and a satellite communications system, unnecessary and expensive evacuations and reroutings could be avoided. A satellite terminal also would help a ship's operation in many other ways as well. MARAD has not yet acted on the North Shore proposal. Meanwhile, other organizations such as the SIU and the U.S. Public Health Service Hospi­ tals are also looking into ways of im­ proving medical care on board ship and the SIU's Lundeberg School in Piney Point has established an excellent first aid course which many bosuns and upgraders have already taken. Congress Adjjourns, Food Stamp Program Saved for Now With the 94th Congress adjourned and a new Congress due back Jan. 4, the nation's Food Stamp Program was temporarily saved from Congressional cutbacks. Leading the fight to save the program was the Amalgamated Meatcutters and Butcher Workmen Union whose inter­ national vice president, Leon B. Schachter wrote to the SIU last month, thanking the Union for its help: "This [adjournment] is a big victory for labor and its allies since the present program will now remain in effect without any cutbacks. "The activities of your union and of other organizations both in Washington and around the country balanced the anti-food stamp campaign of President Port New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Detroit Houston New Orleans Mobile San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Piney Point San Juan Columbus Chicago. ........... Port Arthur Buffalo St. Louis Cleveland Jersey City ......... November, 1976 Date Dec. 6 Dec. 7 Dec. 8 Dec. 9 Dec. 9 Dec. 10 Dec. 13 Dec. 14 Dec. 15 Dec. 16 Dec. 20 Dec. 24 Dec. 11 Dec. 9 Dec. 18 Dec. 14 Dec. 14 Dec. 15 Dec. 17 Dec. 16 Dec. 13 Ford, right wing groups and conserva­ tive Congressmen... "... The beneficiaries of this success are some 18-million unemployed, strik­ ing, elderly and other poor persons. "The fight will begin again next year, but hopefully we will be in a better position then because food stamp meas­ ures will be tied to farm legislation ..." When Congress returns, a bitter fight on cutting food stamp benefits is ex­ pected on the House floor. Last August, the House Agriculture Committee voted 20-17 for H.R. 13613 to cut food stamp benefits for the unemployed and low wage earners and ban eligible strikers and their families from receiv­ ing food stamps. In that food stamp bill, a family of four could only have a yearly income Deep Sea Lakes, Inland Waters .... 2:30p.m. 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. .... 9:30 a.m. 2:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. .... 2:30p.m. 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 10:30 a.m. .... 2:30p.m. of $5,500 instead of the present $6,636, to qualify for stamps under the Gov­ ernment's fixed poverty level. Also standard deuctions allowable from gross income would have been severely limited in H.R. 13613. These deductions are used in figuring a fam­ ily's net income to see if they are eli­ gible for food stamps. And in that bill, states would have had to contribute 2 percent more of the Food Stamp Program's cost. SIU members are asked to write their Congressmen and urge them to oppose any further cutbacks in the Food Stamp Program. 'f?. i'U. M: iI ' • t • .i 1 ' • rl. Walter Rire Crew Saves 3^ Cat Seafarers on the bulk carrier SS Walter Rice (Reynolds Metals) saved three fishermen and an Angora cat off the sinking smack SS Diane late last year. The rescue took place at night as the Walter Rice was on her way to a payoff in the port of Corpus Christi. According to Chief Steward Crisanto M. Modellas the ''rescue operation started at 4 a.m., but the deck gang worked until 10:30 a.m. when the lifeboat was secured in place." He added that the "steward department stood hy to keep breakfast hot for the hoys." At 2 p.m., "The captain passed the word to extend his sincere appreciation for a job well done." :n UIW • t 'I 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. ri'# '• • 14 • - 7:00 p.m. .J : 1:1 • 1:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m. .... Some of the crewmembers of the VJalter Rice along with the survivors of the Diane, are, from the left: Kenneth Kramlich, AB; William Ducey of the Diane; Floyd Pence, bosun; Joseph McAndrew, galley utilityman; Crisanto Modellas, chief steward, and Allen Larsen and James Murphy, both survivors of the Diane. Page 19 •;» '• �v'SWttKftt- i.:.: i' :>' SlU Patrolman Jack Caffey (standing third from left) discusses subsistence pay and draws with Seattle crewmembers in JFK Airport. qpafarers Thomas Johnson (left) and Alf Olsen land in JFK Airport with the few belongings they were able to save and in clothes they borrowed from brothers aboard the Sea-Land Consumer. Finally home are Seaff/e steward department members from the left; Cook & Baker Barney Johnson; Messman Richard Williams, and BR E. Gorum. / ! I The Eileen C. (Marine Towing) waits for a new crew last September near New York City. Continued were unable to locate his body. Mariner stood by and held the barge until the tug Cherokee took over. The barge was finally moved to a facility in Massachusetts. Captain Blank thinks that the steer­ ing gear on the tug and the auxiliary steering might have failed, causing the tug to turn and head for the barge. At that time, the tow line seems to have They are happy to be home! Waiting in JFK Airport are Seattle crewmembers, from the left: Third Cook Jay Haga; OS John Cahill; Wiper Ray Gould, and OS Tommy Stark, all graduates of the Lundeberg School trainee program. From the left, Seafarers Ray Gould, Walter Stevens and Al O'Krogly were the first men to reach the generator which caught fire in the Sea/f/e's engine room. They had the fire under control when they ran out of CO2 extinguishers and were forced by the spreading fire to abandon the engine room. from Page 2 gotten caught up in the propeller, tight­ ened up and pulled the stern under, fill­ ing the engine room with water. The boat went down by the stem in forty feet of water. SIU Boston Port Agent Ed Riley noted, "The crew of the tug Mariner should he cited for the seamanship they showed in the rescue of the crew mem­ bers of the Eileen C. Seafarers are taken off the Seattle the morning after the fire and transfered to the Sea-Land Consumer. This photo was taken by Seattle crewmember Jay Haga. iA • •' 2 SlU Firelighters With •- . Blaze Continued from Page 3 down 20 feet of smoke-filled passage­ way and out onto the deck. Spillane was forced out his port-hole which opened onto the main deck. i>. } k. •• Reacted Calmly The entire crew quickly sized up the situation and, reacting calmly, a head count revealed that three men were still missing. Putting a ladder over the side, the three were found still trapped in their fo'csles and one. Oiler Merle Duck­ worth, had to be pulled out through his lower deck porthole and carried to the main deck. The others climbed out their portholes to safety on ropes lowered by their quick-thinking shipmates. AB Alf Olsen, sailing since 1938, said, "We were lucky it was daytime or a lot of men would have died." The whole house was now engulfed in smoke and the mates could not reach the engine room's CO^ system controls on either the main or lower deck with­ out breathing apparatus, SIU members noted. The masks, however, were kept in a locker near the bridge and only after . ' '.U •' With the fire under control but not the smoke let up a bit could the mates fully extinguished, according to SIU get to the equipment. members, the men in the lifeboat were Trouble Unlocking brought back aboard the Seattle around Once they got to the locker, they three p.m. had trouble unlocking it and then get­ By this time the temperature in the ting the equipment to work properly, engine room was reported to be between according to some of the SIU crew. 150° and 185°, and many still feared Finally, with AB Charlie Fediw and that the settling tanks would explode. others manning their safety lines, they One hour later the first two ships an­ got to the CO2 controls on the main swering her distress call reach^ the deck and set off the system. It was sometime, however, before smoldering Seattle, a Greek and a Rus­ the system on the lower deck could be sian freighter. The Seattle's captain or­ reached and exploded. dered that no lin6s be taken from the Unable to do anything other than ships according to some SIU members, wait and see if the CO2 system would and the two stood by until the Sea-Land smother the fire, the crew assembled Consumer reached the scene a few forward around noon and the motor­ hours later. ized lifeboat on the lee side was or­ Though the Seattle was dead in the dered over the side. water, it wa? decided that the choppy When Brothers Staric, Fediw and waters and darkness made it too dan­ others had lowered the boat, it was gerous to transfer the crew to the Con­ polled forward, tied to the how by the sumer and the men spent a sleepless painter and about 20 men were put night in the Seattle's messroom. aboard. (Twenty-two of the SIU men The next morning the Consumer low­ on hoard the Seattle had lifeboat cer­ ered its boats and picked up most of tificates.) the tired Seattle crew who had high Choppy seas prevented lowering the praise for their brothers aboard the other motorized lifeboat and the rest Consumer. of the crew remained aboard the Seattle. Joined by two salvage tugs, Bosun •V Jose L. Gonzalez, AB Antonio Reyes, AB Harold Spillane, Chief Electrician Alien Quinn and Chief Steward Platak —all SIU members—^wefe among the men who stayed aboard the Seattle for the 1,400 mile tow hack to New York. N.Y. Patrolman George Ripoll (far left) met with crewmembers of the Eileen C. last September while the boat was docked at the Greater N.Y. Marine Term­ inal The boatmen are (I. to r.): Tankerman Jerry Kleva; Tankerman John Cartos; AB Vin Kuhl, and AB Rabe Walton. Brothers Kleva. Cartos and Walton were aboard the Eileen C. when it sank Nov. 7. The rest of the crew was taken to Rotterdam aboard the Consumer and then flown back to New York. Hampered by 22 foot seas, it took over a week before the tugs could take the Seattle in tow and, as the Log goes to press, she is expected to reach New York within a few days. (The next issue of the Log will contain a follow-up story on the Seattle's crew and their slow tow backtoN.Y.) - Shaken hut Alive Still shaken, dressed in clothes bor­ rowed from brothers aboard the Con­ sumer, and carrying the few belongings they were able to salvage in pillow­ cases, the Seafarers flown into N.Y. were relieved that their ordeal was over. Laying their narrow escape to train­ ing, cool heads and luck. Third Cook Jaymee Haga said he was just glad to be alive. These five Seafarers remained aboard the Seattle as she was towed 1. 0 miles back to New York after being totally disabled by an engine room fire in the mid North Atlantic. The tug Mariner (Mariner Towing) pictured here in Owl's Head Passage, Me., came to the rescue of the Eileen C. as soon as a Mayday signal was trans­ mitted. Page 21 Page 20 • \ 'i* . ; u. , ..!>.• T-t- .. 'r'. •' V ' • • ( ( t ; • . -iTl �"/ Navy Turns Deaf Ear to Commercial Tug Savings Like an ostrich with its head in the sand, the U.S. Navy simply re­ fuses to face up to the facts—by maintaining their own tugs when less costly commercial tug charters are available, they are wasting scarce funds that could be better used to construct defense-related vessels. Three years ago the Navy's own Naval Reserve Systems Analysis Di­ vision documented how commercial tugs could provide the Navy with towing services at a much lower cost. In Norfolk, for example, the Navy maintained 25 tugs that cost $185,000 each to man in 1973 and which worked, on the average, under 25 hours a week. It doesn't take an expensive study to see that civilian Boatmen could provide the same service on an hourly or daily basis at a substantial saving. Under mounting pressure to jus­ tify the maintainence and operation of an estimated 142 tugs in the con­ tinental U.S., Hawaii, Guam and Puerto Rico, last year the Navy hired a private research firm to study the efliciency of its tug program. Using Charleston, Norfolk, San Diego and Mayport, Fla. as case studies, this private group reached the same conclusion: "Significant savings were estimated for each of the locations if commercial services were substituted for a portion of Navy owned and operated tugboats." Yet despite the findings of their own studies, the Navy made no real move to charter private boats. Then, late last year, the Govern­ ment Accounting Office (GAG) re­ leased a report which again sup­ ported the argument that the Navy should transfer its tug operations to the private sector. The GAG, citing just one ex­ ample, told the Navy it could save $240,000 a year just by replacing two of its tugs in Treasure Island, Calif, with commercial tugs. Finally provoked into action by the weight of the evidence, the Navy has chosen to question the findings of the GAG report rather than take any constructive steps towards uti­ TAKE OFF THE BLINDFOLD FINANCIAL ADVANTAGES OF COMMERCIAL TUGS lizing the private towing fleet. Unfortunately for the Navy, their objections to the report don't stand up under scrutiny. It seems that the sole purpose of the Navy's move is, as Transporta­ tion Institute President Herbert Brand told the GAG, "to discredit this excellent (GAG) study and avoid having its conclusions adopted by the Congress." It's time the Navy takes its own advice and begins transferring its tug requirements to our experienced, ef­ ficient commercial tug fleet. Every­ one will benefit. The Navy will be able to conserve its budget funds, eliminating not only its expensive and underutilized tug fleet but also the extensive backup force of dispatchers, yeomen and other naval personnel it maintains for its tugs. The American public will benefit, with private boats generating more jobs and private industry paying more taxes. And it's a solution to the problem of holding down defense costs that will actually enhance the Navy's abil­ ity to protect us by freeing it from non-essential duties. Railroads Crippling Waterways The nation's railroad industry is always at odds with any other trans­ portation mode that threatens to pro­ vide legitimate competition by de­ livering better and more economical service. And now, according to a growing number of inland water industry spokesmen, the railroad industry has set its sights on crippling America's inland waterway operations. Gne feels that "the railroads in­ creasingly seem to want to be pro­ tected from competition," and points to the heavily financed railroad fight to prevent modernization of Lock and Dam 26 on the Mississippi as the latest attempt by the railroads "to place an artificial lid on the expan­ sion of barge traffic in order to pro­ tect railroad traffic." With their "monopoly power," it's also easy for railroads to use their economic leverage to suppress, for example, the efficiency of a joint rail- ii 1 'J water route in favor of all-rail serv­ ice, the same spokesman warns. Enlarging on the roadblocks fac­ ing those working America's inland waterways, another cites "over-regu­ lation, environmental challenges to new waterway development and un­ realistic challenges to the industry from the railroads," as factors threatening our inland industry. "Gur cost efficiency and our en­ ergy conservation is going by the boards because of tactics of confu­ sion and delay practiced by various groups," the industry spokesman cautions. The SIU shares in their concern over these challenges to the contin­ ued growth of America's inland fleet. Having learned from our past struggles, we invite all interested parties to join us in our fight to pro­ tect the gains we have already made and to foster continued expansion of an efficient, healthy inland water in­ dustry. Letters to the Editor V j CHAftLUWMOIICAN < gill'-;;. N^amiMr, 1976 Official Publication of the Seafarers International Union of North America, Atlantic, Gulf, t.akes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO HISTORIC PRESERVATION Vol. 38, No. 11 Executive Board Paul Hail Not Like the Early Days President Frank Drozak Joe DiGiorgio Executive Vice President Cal Tanner Secretary-Treasurer Earl Shepard Lindsey Williams Vice-President Paul Drozak Vice-President Vice-President Vice-President Marietta Homayonpour 389 Editor-in-Chief James Gannon Managing Editor Ray Bourdius Jim Mele Ruth Shereff Assistant Editor Assistant Editor Assistant Editor Frank Cianciotti Dennis Lundy Chief Photographer Associate Photographer Marie Kosciusko George J. Vana Administrative Assistant Production/Art Director Published monthly by Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y, 11232. Tel. 499-6600. Second class postage paid at Brooklyn, N.Y. Page 22 I began receiving SIU pension checks June 1 of this year. If anyone suggested in the early days that anything like this and all the other benefits I would ever be available to any seaman in the entire world, he probably would I have been spit on. | With my SIU pension. Social Security and some interest bearing assets, I am ^ going to enjoy my twili^t yeare. T? In closing, I want to say that the SIU never had a more sincere Union mem- ber. This is not to say that I am among the few. I am one of the many who are ! grateful to the SIU for its work over the years. Fraternally, Frank Reid Tamj^Fla. mi?" • V f IMofa I«||4 IWF isi'' ' "• : ' vtt' Seafarers tog �a The Harry Lundeberg School ^ 1 Training Programs to Meet the Industry Needs This is the sixth in a series of articles which the Seafarers Log is publishing to explain how various organizations affect the jobs and job security of Seafarers. The Harry Lundeberg School was established by the Seafarers International Union to provide Seafarers and Inland Boatmen with the finest training and upgrading programs available any­ where in the United States. The Lundeberg School is located on 60 acres bordering St. George's Creek on the southernmost tip of Maryland where the Potomac River flows into the Chesapeake Bay. Named after the first president of the SIU, the Harry Lundeberg School is the result of coopera­ tive efforts between the SIU and the management of privately-owned American-flag ships and inland waterways towboats. It is financed entirely by deep sea. Great Lakes and inland waterways companies under contract with^the SIU. The school is committed to provide the mari­ time industry with skilled, knowledgeable and responsible Seafarers and Boatmen. The programs at the Lundeberg School focus on three key areas: • Providing young people who have no mari­ time experience with the basic skills needed to serve aboard deep sea and Great Lakes ships, coastal tugs and inland waterways towboats. • Providing professional advancement for ex­ perienced men through career upgrading pro­ grams. designed to assist each student in assessing his strengths and weaknesses in terms of his past training, life experiences and on-the-job experi­ ences. Through the assistance that the courses offer, SIU members can advance in their chosen profession to jobs of greater prestige, higher pay and more responsibility. The school serves as the avenue to success. Academic Education Academic education is completely integrated with the vocational training and Union programs. The aims of the academic programs are: • To offer high school diplomas through the high school equivalency courses. • To provide the necessary education skills to enable students to advance to more respon­ sible and better paying jobs. • To provide enrichment studies to expand each man's intellectual horizons. All students are given a reading comprehension examination during the first week to determine their individual reading levels. Students reading below the sixth grade level are encouraged to spend part of each day in the Reading Lab where they can receive individual instruction. Trainees or upgraders who speak English as a second lan­ guage also receive special assistance with their course materials. All classes are small, permitting teachers to give • Providing the academic education which is an essential background for learning modern technical skills needed in the maritime industry. The staff of the Lundeberg School consists of highly qualified educators who can meet the chal­ lenges of fast-moving technology in the maritime industry. As vocational education has become more advanced and specialized, the staff has de­ veloped and written new manuals and texts. The training programs, all approved by the Coast Guard and the Maryland State Department of Education, consist of: entry or beginning job skills, upgrading to unlicensed ratings, licensing, and specialized or advanced courses. All of these programs are interrelated and together make pos­ sible a career that offers advancement up the lad­ der of greater responsibility, and greater satisfac­ tion personally, economically, and professionally. The basic vocational Deckhand/Tankerman Program, for example, is a 12-week course em­ phasizing hands-on training. During the program the trainees learn deck seamanship, fundamentals of the towing industry, marine diesel engines, duties and skills of a tankerman, duties and re­ sponsibilities of the steward department, firefighting, safety and survival techniques as well as lifeboat training. Emphasis at all times is placed on safety and environmental protection. The programs, both entry and upgrading, are Deep sea, Lakes or inland waters members can take advantage of the courses available at HLSS. Boatman Ruben Salazar of Houston is shown here learning the use of the Radio Direction Finder as part of the Mate and Masters upgrading course. November, 1976 :! Upgrading courses are available in all departments aboard a ship or boat. Preparing to upgrade to FOWT, a deep sea member works on the engine room equipment available at the School. personalized tutoring help to each student allow-. ing him to concentrate on his individual needs. Evaluations are made frequently so that the materials are appropriate to the student's needs. Student-teacher conferences are held often to keep the lines of communication open so that each student might advance satisfactorily. A modern library exists on the schoolship Zimmerman where thousands of volumes are available to all students. The collection includes such reference tools as encyclopedias, almanacs, research documents and directories. It also con­ tains historic journals, a large maritime collection, and materials about the history of the maritime industry, seamen's unions, the history of ships and shipbuilding. A special selection of paperback books is avail­ able, together with editions of several hundred popular and subject-oriented periodicals. These books encourage recreational reading. The library serves as the resource center for the entire school. It is the place to find the answer to a question or to stimulate a new interest. Because the thrust of the school's program is to encourage career opportunities for all SIU mem­ bers, rather than eliminate those with personal or learning problems, the school offers a counsel­ ing program designed to define individual prob­ lems and to seek ways to overcome them. The staff at the school recognizes that each student is an individual. Each man differs in his own understanding of the world and how to deal with it. He has his own set of values and his own concept of how he fits into the environment. He differs in his understanding of himself, his self- -4, '4 ,. '• W' ^ . '1. •3- I At the Lundeberg School, entry trainees and sea­ soned Seafarers can improve their academic skills. Here a Seafarer studies for his high school equiva­ lency diploma. esteem, his self-confidence and in his working relationship with others. The school sees every student as a whole person and provides educational programs to meet these needs. Application forms and current schedules for course offerings are available by contacting the Admissions Office, HLS, Piney Point, Md. 20674. Telephone: 301-994-0010. , J •J u. J ' il I ; ^ COURSE OFFERINGS Deck Department Ordinary Seaman (Entry-Rating) Deckhand/Tankerman Able Seaman Lifeboatman Quartermaster Fre-Towboat Operator Original Towboat Operator License Master/Mate, Uninspected Vessels Not Over 300 Gross Tons Upon Oceans First Class Pilot Radar Observor Vessel Management and Safety LNG/LPG Welder •I'f :-s- i t .1 Engine Department Wiper (Entry-Rating) Fireman, Watertender, Oiler QMED Any Rating: Pumpman, Boilermaker, Refrigeration Engi­ neer, Electrician, Deck Engineer, Junior Engi­ neer, Deck Engine Mechanic Advanced Electrical Procedures Advanced Pumpman Procedures Automation Refrigerated Containers LNG/LPG Welder Diesel Engines Pre-Engineer Diesel Engines Chief Engineer Uninspected Motor Vessel Assistant Engineer Uninspected Motor Vessel Tankerman Steward Department Entry-Rating Steward Third Cook Inland Cook Assistant Cook Cook and Baker Chief Cook Chief Steward Academic Education Department Science Social Studies English Math Reading Study Skills Dockside Independent Study ' i • 7 i: 1 • f 1"i .L 4. - 4.•f •'1" -v ' i : f X y /y �Pages from the History of the American Seamen*s Labor Movement This article continues the story of American maritime unions as told in newspapers of the day and in other material gathered by the Seafarers Historical Research Department. The following report was made to union seamen by delegates attend­ ing an historic convention held in 1892 to create the National Seamens Union, the name of which was changed in 1894 to International Seamen's Union. The report includes some of the more important sections of the new constitution and by-laws. It is interesting to note that the first major order of business of the fledgling union was to support the "seamens bill" then under considera­ tion in Congress. It was many years before this legislation culminated in the Seamens Act of 1915. NATIONAL SEAMEN'S CONVENTION One of the grandest and most en­ thusiastic conventions that ever met in Chicago was brought to a close on April 22, 1892. The convention was com­ posed of representatives of the various seamen's unions—the Pacific Coast, Great Lakes and Gulf. The Atlantic unions were not represented in the convention, although they telegraphed greetings and good wishes for the birth of the National Seamen's Union. The initiative meeting of the dele­ gates was brought to order by Mr. Richard Powers of Chicago, who wel­ comed the representatives to the City by the Lakes, and feelingly expressed the hope that those present would be able to be successful in forming a Na­ tional Seamen's Union on a basis worthy of the sailors of the United States. After the committee on credentials had reported, and the various delegates given seats, committees on ways and means, organization, legislation and resolutions were appointed, and then the convention got down to work. The most important business was that of the organization committee, which recommended the formation of a national union of seamen, and the levying of a per capita tax on all unions represented at the convention for the purpose of thoroughly organizing the Atlantic Coast. After forming itself into a permanent organization, the convention appointed a committee to draft a suitable constitu­ tion and by-laws, of which the follow­ ing are a few of the most important subjects: PREAMBLE — Recognizing that or­ ganization is the only means by which the seamen may hope for their amelio­ ration and final emancipation from the many evils attending their calling, and for the purpose of furthering organiza­ tion, strengthening it where it already exists, and bringing into closer fraternal relations the various bodies of organ­ ized seamen in America, we have or­ ganized this "National Seamen's Union of America." Article I. This organization shall be known as the "National Seamen's Union of America." (The word seamen shall be interpreted to include all unions whose members make a living by fol­ lowing the sea or on the Lakes in any Page 24 iii capacity in steam or sailing vessels.) Article II. Form of Organization. Sec. 1. This union shall be com­ posed of delegates representing bona fide seamen's organizations from the four districts, viz.: The Atlantic Coast, the Gulf Coast, the Great Lakes and the Pacific Coast. Sec. 2. Delegates shall establish their claims to membership by certificates of election furnished by their respective unions, signed by the Secretary and bearing the seal of the union. Article III. Representation. Sec. 1. The basis of representation shall be 3 delegates for the first 500 members, or for unions with a membership of less than 500 or a fraction thereof of not less than 200, and 1 delegate for each additional 500. Sec. 2. Absent delegates shall be per­ mitted to vote by proxy. Sec. 3. No member of a subordinate union shall be eligible to election unless he shall have been a member of that union for at least one year prior to the election, except in a case where the union which he represents has not been in existence that period of time. Sec. 4. The expenses of attendance of said delegates on the annual sessions of this union shall be defrayed by the subordinate unions they respectively represent. Sec. 5. Delegates shall be elected for the term of one year, their term to com­ mence with the annual session of this union. Article IV. Meetings. The meetings of the National Seamen's Union of America shall take place annually on the 18th day of April, at such a place as the preceding convention shall desig­ nate prior to adjournment. Article V. Officers and Election. The officers of this union shall consist of President, Vice-President, SecretaryTreasurer and Sergeant-at-Arms. They shall be elected at the annual session of the union for the term of one year. Article VI refers to duties of officers. Article VII. Executive Board. There shall be an Executive Board, consisting of the National Secretary and the four District Secretaries. The Executive Board shall have power to act in the interest of the National Union between annual meetings; should at any time arise serious trouble, such as a general strike threatening, it shall have power to call a meeting of the National Union if in their judgment the occasion de­ mands it. Article VIII. Districts. Sec. 1. The secretary of each district shall furnish the National Secretary with a quarterly report of receipts and expenditures, the number of members in good standing, etc. He shall keep the National Secre­ tary informed of the condition of his union and of all matters of interest to the seafaring class, and shall communi­ cate to him all suggestions, resolutions and amendments offered by his union for the consideration of the National Union. Sec. 2. Membership in one district shall be recognized in another without charge of initiation fee. Any member leaving his district shall procure a trav­ eling card from his secretary, which he may deposit in any other district in which he desires to sail, and shall be admitted to membership upon payment of the regular monthly dues into that union. Sec. 3. All official correspondence between the National Secretary and the district secretaries must bear the seal of their respective unions to insure recog­ nition. Article IX. Revenue. Sec. 1. The in­ come of this union shall be derived from dues payable quarterly by the dis­ trict union to the National Secretary, ,upon the basis of a per capita tax of 9 cents per quarter levied on all mem­ bers in good standing. Sec. 2. Districts in arrears for more than 30 days shall stand suspended until paid up, and the National Secre­ tary shall notify all other districts of such suspension. Sec. 3. The fiscal year shall date from April 1St to March 31 st. Article X. Disbursement. Disburse­ ment for running expenses and secre­ tary's salary shall be limited to 25 per cent of the income and shall not be in­ curred except on proper presentation of bills. The remaining 75 per cent shall be devoted for organizing purposes. After the convention had adopted the Constitution and By-laws, it was re­ solved that the by-laws as adopted by the convention be submitted to the vari­ ous unions represented for their adop­ tion or rejection. Carried. The following resolution was then in­ troduced and carried unanimously: Resolved, That immediately upon the adoption of this Constitution by the subordinate unions, the National Sea­ men's Union requests its subordinate unions to set apart at once a sum equal to six months' dues, subject to the oi^er of the National Secretary, for the pur­ pose of organizing the Atlantic Coast, said sum to be credited to them on their account with the National Union. Resolved, That two organizers be elected at once—one by the Lake Sea­ men's Union and one by the Sailors' Union of the Pacific. Resolved, That said organizers shall be under the immediate supervision of the National Secretary, and to receive their instructions and the means to carry on their work from him, and that they shall endeavor to organize a district union, with headquarters and branches on a basis in conformity with the plan of the National Union. Resolved, That they be paid a regular salary of $75 per month by the National Union, but only until the union to be or­ ganized becomes selfsupporting, during which time the organizers shall give weekly a full account of their receipts, expenditures and requirements to the National Secretary. The following resolution, submitted by the Milwaukee Branch of the Lake Seamen's Union, was passed: Whereas, It is the practice of vesselowners of Cleveland, and other places on the Lakes, to employ to a large ex­ tent men who are permanent residents of Canada, thereby injuring American seamen and depriving them of their prior right to employment in American vessels. Resolved, That the seamen of Amer­ ica, in convention asembled, protest against the employment in American vessels of aliens with permanent resi­ dence abroad, and with no intention of becoming American citizens, and Resolved, That we urge upon Con­ gress to enact such laws as will better protect the American seamen from the competition of aliens, and insure them employment in preference to the latter in American vessels. The following resolution was read and passed unanimously: Whereas, The Sailors' Union of the Continued on Page 25 Seafarers Log �NATIONAL SEAMEN'S CONVENTION Continued from Page 24 Pacific has caused to be drawn up an appeal to Congress known as "An Act to amend the laws relating to Shipping Commissioners, seamen and owners of vessels, and for other purposes"; and whereas. We recognize that the mari­ time laws of the United States are sadly deficient in provisions for the protection of the interests of seamen, and have, in fact, fallen behind those of other na­ tions, and enactments for the better pro­ tection of seamen, their lives, their health and their comfort have not kept pace with the general advancement of the age; and whereas, The amendments offered in the above-named appeal are of a nature so modest and just as to commend themselves to every rightthinking, justice-loving, humane being; therefore be it Resolved, That we, the National Sea­ men's Union of America, in convention assembled, give them our hearty en­ dorsement, and that we will use all means in our power to push the said bill before the House of Representatives in Congress to work and vote for it. The following officers were then elected for the ensuing year: President, Charles Hagen of New Orleans; Vice President, F. Waterhouse of San Fran­ cisco; Secretary-Treasurer, T. Elderkins, Chicago; Sergeant-at-Arms, T. Finnerty, San Francisco. A motion was made, seconded and carried unanimously that the Coast Sea­ KNOW YOUR RIGHTS men's Journal of the Pacific Coast be made the official organ of the National Seamen's Union. Upon motion, the editor of the Coast Seamen's Journal was requested to draw up and have printed a call to the seamen of America to join hands with us under the banner of the National Union. The following report of the San Fran­ cisco delegates to the National Conven­ tion speaks for itself: tion; and while the representatives of the different unions felt that their work must necessarily be imperfect at this first convention, and that their judgment has probably been insufficient to meet all the requirements of so vast an insti­ tution as the National Union of Seamen promises to be, they join in the hope and the belief that their humble efforts will prove to be the foundation of one. of the most powerful organizations in existence. To THE MEMBERS OF THE SAILORS' UNION OF THE PACIFIC: Gentlemen: Your delegates desire to state that while it has been the object and endeavor to build the National Union on a firmer and more consolidat­ ing basis than the Constitution submit­ ted for your consideration permits, they have found obstacles that made a closer affiliation of the various unions inexpe­ dient, if not impossible, at this time. The Lake Seamen's Union has one dis­ tinctive feature of its objects, a sick benefit; the Gulf Union caused some perplexity by the fact that it is com­ posed of firemen as well as sailors, be­ sides this, it excludes colored men, of whom there is quite a number on the Gulf Coast, and it would seem that the feeling against colored men is too strong in the Gulf States to prevail upon the union there to join them or to even at­ tempt to organize them into separate assemblies. Aside from these difficulties we could not fail to observe that it was the wish of the unions, as expressed through their delegates, not to lose their identity in a National Union such as your delegates had conceived. Under these circumstances an amalgamation or federation, as outlined in the sub­ mitted constitution, as the only course to be recommended. We must state, however, that in spite of these differ­ ences nothing but the most conciliatory spirit and unanimity of desire prevailed and guided the actions of the conven­ Regarding the Atlantic Coast, from which there was no representative pres­ ent, we beg to say that from inquiries made we learn that practically no or­ ganization exists among the men sailing on that coast, excepting perhaps a small remnant in Boston, and you will sec that it has been one of the chief objects, in fact the chief object, of the convention to give consideration to the organizing of the Atlantic Coast. This is a work that concerns all the unions alike equally as much, and the union of the Pacific more so, and the delegates trust that the resolution dealing with the im­ mediate procedure or organizing will re­ ceive your unanimous approbation. Your delegates further, while in Chi­ cago, have gone before various tradesunions with your proposed amendments to the Maritime Law, and have labored for and received the assurance of their assistance; the Central Labor Union and the Trades and Labor Assembly have given promise to push the bill with all the means at their commandWith this brief comment we submit our report as a whole, trusting that your action thereon will be the realization of the hopes which we have in the life, ac­ tivity and efficiency of a "National Sea­ men's Union of America." JOHN HAIST, FRANK WATERHOUSE, THOMAS FINNERTY. The next convention will be held in New Orleans. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every three months, which are to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A quarterly finance committee of rank and file members, elected by the membership, makes examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommenda­ tions. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recommendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. AH trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights Efhd senior­ ity are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return re­ ceipt requested. The proper address for this is: Frank Drozak, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 275 - 20th Street, Brooklyn, N.Y.11215 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are avail­ able in all SIU halls. These co.i-.acts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship.. Know your contract rights, as well as your obliga­ tions, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in November, 1976 the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY —SEAFARERS LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publishing any ar­ ticle serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, 1960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Log policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual, to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circum­ stances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone at­ tempts to require any such payment be made without sup­ plying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. > I -ii' •'k I. ;.i1 KNOW YOUR RIGHTS -- f? CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its con­ tents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempt­ ing to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no Seafarer may be discrimi­ nated against because of race, creed, color, sex and na­ tional or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. .« - Y SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION —SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its pro­ ceeds are used to further its objects and purposes includ­ ing biit not limited to furthering the political, social and economic interests of Seafarer seamen, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are vol­ untary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of membership in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Sea­ farers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. Support SPAD to protect and further your economic, political and social interests, American trade union concepts and Seafarer seamen. If at any time a Seafarer feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or infor­ mation, he should immediately notify SIU President Hall at headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. h Page 2? • V -A'f m • •fl •• f I �•I •i i 1 1 m 1 PM - >• liUv 4- , PRESIDENT Paul Hall SECRETARY-TREASURER Joe DiGiorgio EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Frank Drozak I_ !J ll i pm |HPH VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard Lindsey Williams Cal Tanner Paul Drozak HEADQUARTERS ALPENA, Mkb 6754ATe^BklyD.11232 (212) HY 9-6600 800 N. 2 Ave. 49707 (517) EL 4-3616 BALTIMORE, Md. 1216 E. Baltimore St. 21202 (301) EA 7-4900 BOSTON, Mass 215 Essex St. 02111 (617)482-4716 BUFFALO, N.Y.... .290 Franklin St. 14202 (716)1X3-9259 CHICAGO, 111.. .9383 S. Ewing Are. 60617 (312) SA 1-0733 CLEVELAND, Ohio 1290 Old River Rd. 44113 (216) MA 1-5450 DETROIT, Mkfa. 10225 W. Jefferson Ave. 48218 (313) VI3-4741 DULUTH, Minn. 2014 W. 3 St. 55806 (218) RA 2-4110 FRANKFORT, Mkh P.O. Box D 415 Main St. 49635 (616)352-4441 HOUSTON, Tex 5804 Canal St. 77011 (713) WA 8-3207 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. 3315 Liberty St. 32206 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY, NJ. 99 Montgomery St. 07302 (201) HE 5-9424 MOBILE, Ala. IS. Lawrence St 36602 (205) HE 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS, La. 630 Jackson Ave. 70130 (504)529-7548 NORFOLK, Va. 115 3 St 23510 (804)622-1892 PADUCAH, Ky 225 S. 7 St 42001 (502)443-2493 PHILADELPHIA, Pa.. .2604 S. 4 St 19148 (215) DE 6-3818 PINEY POINT, Md. St Mary's County 20674 (301)994-0010 PORT ARTHUR, Tex 534 9 Ave. 77640 (713)983-1679 SAN FRANCISCO, CaUf. 1311 Misshm St 94103 (415)626-6793 SANTURCE, P. R. 1313 Fernandez Juncos, Stop 20 00909 (809) 724-2848 SEATTLE, Wash.. 2505 1 Ave. 98121 (206) MA 3-4334 ST. LOUIS, Mo.. .4581 Gravois Ave. 63116 (314)752-6500 TAMPA, Fla..2610 W. Kennedy Blvd. 33609 (813)870-1601 TOLEDO, Ohio 935 SmnmH St 43604 (419)248-3691 WILMINGTON, Calif. 510 N. Broad St 90744 (213)549-4000 YOKOHAMA, Japan P.O. Box 429 Yokohama Port P.O. 5-6 Nihon Ohdori Naka-Ku 231-91 201-7935 »»»»»» :j|f Shipping dropped off slightly last month at SIU A&G deep-sea ports. A total of 1,232 Seafarers, 889 of them full *A' s^miority book men, shipped during the period of Oct. 1-31,1976. Despite the slight drop­ off, shipping for deep-sea members is expected to remain foir to good at most ports. Dispatchers Report for Deep Sea OCT. 1-31,1976 Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa..., Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals *TOTAL REGISTERED TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 7 All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 3 1 0 57 20 1 17 4 0 10 8 0 16 1 2 3 2 0 16 7 0 35 8 0 32 2 0 25 11 0 18 9 0 34 7 0 6 4 0 89 21 6 0 2 0 4 0 2 365 107 11 2 3 0 78 14 1 8 1 0 16 3 0 11 1 0 430 20 2 0 77 11 0 27 3 0 38 9 1 17 7 0 29 9 0 13 0 0 59 10 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 370 76 2 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 1 4 0 49 18 1 7 1 0 10 0 0 7 2 0 340 15 2 0 28 5 0 25 3 1 38 5 0 7 4 0 24 7 0 5 2 0 72 28 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 291 77 2 1 79 16 22 14 4 29 47 34 31 24 42 6 74 0 7 430 i ;.. , .^. Port Boston 0 40 6 5 4 6 8 23 11 23 11 16 6 24 0 1 184 Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans ; Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington .... J Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals 1 9 2 3 2 3 0 5 0 3 2 1 1 5 0 0 37 0 1 0 2 1 0 1 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 2 2 0 37 32 0 10 6 0 6 3 0 8 5 0 4 0 1 9 8 0 23 16 0 14 5 0 27 17 2 8 5 0 21 9 0 9 3 0 51 18 5 0 9 0 1 0 0 233 138 8 Port All Groups Class A Class B Class C 9 141 27 57 26 10 32 135 47 63 34 67 16 119 0 6 791 3 112 17 41 ' 31 7 25 107 41 61 20 41 19 88 0 2 615 fage 26 0 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 8 31 7 8 5 2 4 26 4 15 8 10 2 9 0 2 141 0 5 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 10 1 58 12 23 20 6 21 67 17 47 8 17 14 55 0 2 368 0 4 0 3 4 1 1 4 0 3 3 1 0 1 0 0 25 3 36 . 4 67 1 13 SSSr.:;:::;:::::::;:::;;:::::; Tampa t5 S3 ?1 12 16 18 21 6 15 8 28 0 1 .489 20 44 9 30 11 17 8 43 12 1 305 Philadelphia 3 ; 12 0 MU' 5. * v, 0 1 v 1 ^ 4 1 ' 0 % 1 ' 4 0 1 ' 341^^1%^ - iiAw® 2 52 6 104 5 49 .V ' ,Q ^ ' /'I ' < ?| § fo ' , . ^ ^ if,.. . . . /V 12 30 ^94 14 OQ ^ 53 im 15 33 ^.,7 34 ii ^ S fc « 22 9R 12 17 0 1 0 3 Totals All Departments 1,173 428 43 889 322 21 2,091 ""Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. """Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month! 760 ^ ^ - ' i'v .-Or'- 4 12 6 7 9 4 1 15 0 3 2 2 2 7 0 0 74 ! 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ENTRY DEPARTMENT Boston New York Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals **REGISTERED ON BEACH 0 O 3 n o % n 3 | 0 0 87 106 y*. Seafarers Log �SEA-LAND FINANCE (Sea-Land Service), September 19 — Chairman, Recertified Bosun J. Pulliam; Secretary D. Nunn; Deck Delegate J. Long; En­ gine Delegate J. Mooney; Steward Del­ egate C. Carlson. No disputed OT. Pamphlet on Educational Series No. 1 was received and put out for all to read. The August issue of the Seafarers Log was shown and discussed. Chairman reports that everything is fine and we have a good crew. INGER (Reynolds Metals), Septem­ ber 12—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Charles D'Amico, Jr.; Secretary Duke Hall; Educational Director Oscar Cooper; Deck Delegate Jose Salinas; Engine Delegate Barney Hireen; Stew­ ard Delegate Richard Sherman. $69.11 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Last is­ sue of the Seafarers Log was read and discussed. Chairman held a discussion on the importance of donating to SPAD and the importance of voting in the coming election. Educational director urged all to take advantage of the op­ portunities offered at Piney Point to up­ grade and learn new skills that are re­ quired on the new ships. These old ships will not always be here and unless you have learned the skills required for the new ships then you may not have a job. A vote of thanks to the steward de­ partment for a job well done. TRANSINDIANA (Hudson Water­ ways), September 19—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun H. B. Walters; Secre­ tary W. J. Fitch. $25.09 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. All communications were read and posted. Notice of the Al­ coholic Rehabilitation Program has been permanently posted. For those of you who may be in need of this assist­ ance please read it. This is one of the best programs the SIU has come up with and no one needs to be ashamed to have to use it. A suggestion was made to paint all top steps of the out­ side stairwells white instead of yellow. A vote of thanks to the Seafarers Log for keeping us abreast of all data in the shipping industry. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port, Gitmo. PANAMA (Sea-Land Service), Sep­ tember 11—Chairman, Recertified Bo­ sun C. Mize; Secretary J. E. Higgins; Educational Director N. Bathia; Deck Delegate C. Perreira; Steward Delegate L. Russi. $12.20 in ship's fund. No dis­ puted OT. Educational director held a discussion on the benefits of attending classes at Piney Point. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. DELTA BRASIL (Delta Steamship), September 12—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Louis Guadmud; Secretary B. Guarino; Educational Director Hugh Wells, Jr.; Deck Delegate Robert L. Rudolph; Engine Delegate Juan Cruz; Steward Delegate H. B. O'Brien. $1,175 in movie fund. $95 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Chairman thanked every­ one for their cooperation in making the last trip a smooth one. Also advised everyone to take advantage of the up­ grading school at Piney Point. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port, Dakar. BORINQUEN (Puerto Rico Marine Mgt.), September 12—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun Calixto Gonzales; Sec­ retary J. Prats; Engine Delegate Juan Guaris. $4 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Chairman held a discussion about the importance of the objectives and re­ quirements of the Alcoholic Rehabili­ tation Program so that the membership will be aware of this important program and its goals. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. SEA-LAND ECONOMY (Sea-Land Service), September 5—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun F. H. Johnson; Secre­ tary L. Nicholas; Educational Director W. E. Fitzgerald; Deck Delegate B. Jarratt; Engine Delegate C. V. Grab; Stew­ ard Delegate S. Morris. No disputed OT. A safety suggestion was made for installing cleats on deck for tugboats and the painter. Also a suggestion box was installed on bulkhead in main pas­ sage for any and all safety suggestions. The pamphlet on the MTD was re­ ceived and read with interest. Next port, Rotterdam. HOUSTON (Sea-Land Service), Sep­ tember 19—Chairman, Recertified Bo­ sun Frank Teti; Secretary C. Gibson; Educational Director Roberts; Deck Delegate W. W. Lawton; Engine Dele­ gate Donald R. Nilsson. No disputed OT. Chairman held a discussion on a number of stories that appeared in the Seafarers Log. Alcoholic rehabilitation poster was received and posted. Anyone who thinks he needs help with the prob­ lem is urged to read the poster care­ SEA-LAND PRODUCER (SeaLand Service), September 11—Chair­ fully. A vote of thanks to the steward man, Recertified Bosun M. B. Woods; department for all around good food Secretary L. H. Waldrop. $21 in ship's , and service. Next port, Elizabeth, N.J. fund. Some disputed OT in engine and OVERSEAS VALDEZ (Maritime steward departments. Chairman advised everyone to be sure to vote in the elec­ Overseas), September 26—Chairman, tion, absentee ballot if necessary. Also Recertified Bosun William Smith; Sec­ discussed the importance of donating retary J. Mojica. Some disputed OT in to SPAD, and for all crewmembers to deck and steward departments. Chair­ read the new Constitution changes in man discussed the laminated poster that the Seafarers Log. A vote of thanks to was received describing the objectives the steward department. Next port, and requirements of the Alcoholic Re­ habilitation Program. The poster will Port Everglades. be put on the bulletin board so that the JEFF DAVIS (Waterman Steam­ entire membership will be made aware ship), September 13—Chairman, Re­ of this important program and its goals. certified Bosun George Annis; Secretary Report to the Seafarers Log: "A vote A. Rudnick; Educational Director Vic­ of thanks was given to the crew for the tor Polumbo; Steward Delegate Leo­ cooperation they gave to all three de­ partments. A vote of thanks to the stew­ nardo Mania. Some disputed OT in ard department for a job well done. Ob­ engine department. A vote of thanks to served one minute of silence in memory the steward department for a job well of our departed brothers." done. Nfext port, Djibouti. November, 1976 NEWARK (Sea-Land Service), Sep­ tember 5—Chairman, Recertified Bo­ sun C. Dawson; Secretary L. Crane; Educational Director R. P. Coleman; Deck Delegate A. J. Janacek; Engine Delegate A. L. Craig; Steward Delegate J. Arshon. No disputed OT. Chairman informed the crewmembers of the stor­ ies that appeared in the new issue of the Log and asked everyone to read them so as to be better informed on what is going on in the Union. Held a discus­ sion on the importance of donating to SPAD. Next port, Seattle. TRANSCOLORADO (Hudson Wa­ terways), September 26—Chairman, Recertified Bosun T. A. Tolentino; Sec­ retary J. Pitetta; Educational Director J. Peterson; Deck Delegate Lee Snodgrass; Engine Delegate Paul Bradshaw; Steward Delegate John Shaw. $7 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Chairman advised all crewmembers to get new clinic cards when they leave. Also dis­ cussed the importance of SPAD. Ob­ served one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. ST. LOUIS (Sea-Land Service), Sep­ tember 6—Chairman, Recertified Bo­ sun Alan E. Whitmer; Secretary T. R. Goodman; Deck Delegate Albert C. Pickford; Engine Delegate Kenneth H. Bowman; Steward Delegate Fritzbert A. Stephen. $30 in ship's fund. No dis­ puted OT. It was reported that Bosun, Alan E. Whitmer did his homework. At weekly meetings he held discussions on fire control, safety on board ship, drugs and the problem they cause, what SPAD is all about and that fact that all SIU seamen are American ambassadors in foreign ports. The man is great. Chief Steward T. R. Goodman has done his job too and there are no beefs. Just completed Sea-Land first round trip to Damman, Saudi Arabia and back to Rotterdam. Thank the crew for good cooperation. Evangelos I. Dimitrakakos kept the crew up-to-date with educa­ tional literature which he posted on the bulletin board. Frank Adkins, chief cook turned out beautiful, tasty good food that kept the crew happy. All com­ munications received were read, dis­ cussed and then posted. It was noted that ship should have new and better hydraulic booms installed for lifting gangway. Observed two minutes of si­ lence in memory of Brother Donald B. Wasson who passed away on August 29, 1976 in a hospital in the port of Pireaus, Greece. A vote of thanks to the steward department. Next port. Damman. OGDEN WILLAMETTE (Ogden Marine Transport), September 5— Chairman, Recertified Bosun R. D. Schwarz; Secretary E. Kelly; Educa­ tional Director H. Meredith; Deck Del­ egate C. H. Spina; Engine Delegate C. Killeen; Steward Delegate I. Gray. No disputed OT. Chairman discussed the Seafarers Log and asked that all mem­ bers read this paper and ask any ques­ tions about anything they don't under­ stand. All communications received were read and posted. A vote of thanks to the steward department. SEA-LAND CONSUMER (Sea-Land Service), September 12 — Chairman, Recertified Bosun F. A. Pehler; Secre­ tary S. McDonald; Educational Direc­ tor K. L. Hart; Deck Delegate R. S. Davis; Engine Delegate R. L. L. Elliott; Steward Delegate M. P. Cox. No dis­ puted OT. A vote of thanks to the stew­ ard department for good food and serv­ ice. Crewmembers were advised to get their correct addresses to Headquarters. Steward read a letter of commendation to the crew for getting 100 percent on public health inspection and thanked them for their cooperation. Next port, Rotterdam. MOBILE (Sea-Land Service), Sep­ tember 26—Chairman, Recertified Bo­ sun A. Waters; Secretary Taylor; Edu­ cational Director Bryant; Steward Delegate A. Allen. No disputed OT. A vote of thanks to all departments for keeping the shipclean. Next port, Kobe. GUAYAMA (Puerto Rico Marine Mgt.), September 26—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun W. Velazquez; Secre­ tary A. Aragones; Educational Director D. Terry, Jr.; Engine Delegate H. F. Welch. No disputed OT. Chairman dis­ cussed the importance of SPAD. Edu­ cational director reported that the Al­ coholic Rehabilitation Program has been a success. All members should give encouragement to those affected. A vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. A vote of thanks to all crewmembers for good brotherhood and good companionship. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port, Charleston, S.C. • • % . i C'. •* ••'i- • % :: V- f f .0.. Official ship's, minutes were also re­ ceived from the following vessels: OVERSEAS TRAVELER OGDEN CHAMPION SAM HOUSTON CAROLINA COLUMBIA HUDSON PORTLAND LYMAN HALL THOMAS JEFFERSON COASTAL CALIFORNIA SEA-LAND MARKET SAN JUAN SAN FRANCISCO TAMPA SEA-LAND VENTURE WORTH MERRIMAC BOSTON PUERTO RICO OVERSEAS ANCHORAGE JOHN TYLER DELTA MAR SEA-LAND EXCHANGE LONG BEACH BRADFORD ISLAND EAGLEVOYAGER ARECIBO CHARLESTON ARTHUR MIDDLETON DELTA ARGENTINA WALTER RICE OVERSEAS JOYCE OGDEN WABASH NECHES FORTHOSKINS AFOUNDRIA POINT JULIE SAN PEDRO DELTA SUD SEA-LAND GALLOWAY SEA-LAND RESOURCE FLOR OAKLAND GOLDEN DOLPHIN ROSE CITY OVERSEAS ALICE „ 1 ' ^5 .a-. Page 27 i J* f # i\ �PENSIONERS Herbert E. Atkinson,^8, joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1951 sailing as a chief steward. Bro­ ther Atkinson sailed 23 years. He was born in Jacksonville and is a resident there. Theodore E. Blades, 75, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1955 sailing as a bosun. Brother Blades sailed 46 years. He was bom in Pennsylvania and is a resident of San Francisco. Sigmiere E. Boggan, Jr., 59, joined. the SIU in 1945 in the port of Gal­ veston sailing as an AB. Brother Boggan sailed 29 years. He was bora in Louisiana and is a resident of Houston. Sacarias D. Cabildo, 70, joined the SIU in the port of Seattle in 1962 sailing as a cook. Brother Cabildo sailed 33 years and is a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. He was born in the Philippine Islands and is a resident of Seattle. John F. Castronover, 56, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1955 sailing as a chief steward. Bro­ ther Castronover sailed 33 years. He was born in New York and is a resi­ dent of St. Simon's Is., Ga. Wong Han Chin, 62, joined the SIU in the port of San Francisco in 1955 sailing as a cook. Brother Chin sailed 27 years and with the U.S. Army Transport Service in World War II. He was born in Shanghai, China and is a resident of San Fran­ cisco. William D. Cooper, 65, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1955 sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Cooper sailed 25 years and walked the picket line in the 1954 ILS strike and the 1961 N.Y. Harbor strike. He is a veteran of the pre-World War II U.S. Navy. Born in Iowa, he is a resident of Seattle. William J. Emerson, 60, joined the SIU in 1938 in the port of De­ troit sailing as an AB. Brother Em­ erson sailed 38 years and was on the picket line in the 1961 N.Y. Harbor strike. He was in the Civilian Con­ servation Corps from 1933 to 1937 and the Officers Maritime Service, New London, Conn, in 1943. Born in Centerville, Md., he is a resident there as a gentleman farmer. Page 28 Eugene H. Crowley, 61, joined the SIU in 1941 in the port of New York sailing as an AB. Brother Crowley sailed 35 years. He was born in Cali­ fornia and is a resident of New Or­ leans. Recertified Bosun Edwin C. Craddock, 48, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of Mobile sailing for 32 years. Brother Craddock graduated from the December 1974 Recertified Bosun Program class, attended a Piney Point Crews Conference in 1972 and is a GED grad. He was born in Mobile and is a resident there. William D. Campbell, 63, joined the SIU in the port of Seattle in 1960 sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Campbell sailed 25 years, was on the picket line in the 1961 N.Y. Harbor strike and is a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. He was born in Bisbee, Ariz, and is a resident of Tacoma, Wash. Ernest M. "Bud" Bryant, 57, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of Savannah sailing as a chief steward. Brother Bryant sailed 35 years. He was born in Georgia and is a resident of Jacksonville where he practices his hobby of carpentry. Ernesto Cortes, 62, joined the SIU in 1938 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. Brother Cortes was on the Sea-Land Shoregang from 1972 to 1976. He was born in Ponce, P.R. and is a resident of San Juan. Ralph A. Piehet, 62, joined the SIU in 1941 in the port of New Or­ leans sailing as deck maintenance. Brother Piehet was a member of the New Orleans Shoregang. He was born in New Orleans and is a resi­ dent there. Marion H. Maynard, 62, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of Nor­ folk sailing as a cook. Brother May­ nard is a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. He was born in Texas and is a resident of Dallas, Tex. William E. Ekins, 62, joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. Brother Ekins sailed 34 years. He was born in Theodore, Saskatchewan, Canada and is a resident of Houston. Sidney D. Turner, 59, joined the SIU in 1941 in the port of Baltimore sailing as a bosun. Brother Turner was a member of the Civilian Con­ servation Corps from 1934 to 1936. He was born in Pinkhill, N.C. and is a resident of Vass, N.C. Rufino S. Felipe, 65, joined the SIU in the port of San Francisco in 1968 sailing as an AB. Brother Fe­ lipe sailed 33 years. He was born in Manila, P.I. and is a resident of Seattle. Seafarers Welfare, Pension and . Vacation Plans Cash Benefits Paid Sept. 23-Oct. 27,1976 SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN ELIGIBLES Death In Hospital Daily @ $1.00 In Hospital Daily @ $3.00 Hospital & Hospital Extras Surgical Sickness & Accident @ $8.00 Special Equipment Optical Supplemental Medicare Premiums DEPENDENTS OF ELIGIBLES Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits In Hospital Surgical Maternity Blood Transfusions Optical PENSIONERS & DEPENDENTS Death Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits & Other Medical Expenses Surgical Optical Blood Transfusions Special Equipment ^^eotal Supplemental Medicare Premiums ...... SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM TOTALS Total Seafarers Welfare Plan Total Seafarers Pension Plan Total Seafarers Vacation Plan Total Seafarers Welfare, Pension & Vacation Number MONTH TO DATE Amount YEAR TO DATE MONTH TO DATE . 114 5,083 2,315 128 25 53,108 12 1,139 263 $ 24,500.00 320.00 384.00 1,710.20 120.00 46,216.00 1,182.32 3,524.65 1,165.00 $359,742.05 5,083.00 6,945.00 20,878.33 2,991.80 424,864.00 3,775.56 34,141.23 14,133.20 3,912 757 1,094 169 15 1,033 138,092.98 3,968.67 23,451.75 8,100.00 39.00 3,574.22 1,121,205.83 31,180.56 178,418.58 59,900.00 1,137.50 29,992.81 22 186 101 6 81 1 7 — 2,103 130 1,624 990 110 594 4 32 7 18,727 81,500.00 41,667.55 4,401.82 1,507.00 2,545.55 126.00 307.29 — 15,737.00 491,328.95 286,978.47 44,093.07 21,525.00 16,871.94 756.79 5,256.32 1,816.00 137,524.60 14 89 6,744.37 34,532.77 9,721 2,594 1,615 13,930 91,474 22,702 14,288 128,464 12 320 128 17 2 5,777 3 115 8 454 89 131 22 1 . 121 ' YEAR TO DATE 410,885.37 3,335,073.36 659,776.88 5,739,498.77 743,980.72 6,851,436.70 $1,814,642.97 $15,926,008.83 Seafarers Log �eEr'-^-:r?re=mF?l1 ni Edward J. Rogg, 55, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of Boston sailing as a bosun. Brother Rogg sailed 34 years and received a Union Personal Safety Award in 1960 for sailing aboard the accident-free ship, the SS A casta. He was born in Ken­ tucky and is a resident of Dayton, Ky. •:\n Clifton Aaron, 55, joined the SIU in the port of Mobile in 1960 sailing as a cook. Brother Aaron sailed 20 years and is a 1959 graduate of the Andrew Furueseth Training School in Mobile. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. Born in Ala­ bama, he is a resident there. George J. Campbell, 59, joined the SIU in 1941 in the port of Philadephia sailing in the steward de­ partment. Brother Campbell sailed 38 years and on the Murmansk run during World War II. He was born in Philadelphia and is a resident of Baltimore. Peter S. Vicare, 65, joined the SIU in 1955 in the port of New York sailing in the steward department as a B/R utilityman. Brother Vicare is a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. He was born in Elizabeth, N.J. and is a resident there. Harvey E. Fairburn, 58, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1961 sailing as an oiler. Brother Fairburn sailed 30 years and during the Vietnam War. He was born in Ponchatoula, La. and is a resident of Grand Saline, Tex. Lee A. Smith, 65, joined the SIU in 1938 in the port of Mobile sailing as a pumpman. Brother Smith sailed 39 years. He was born in Mississippi and is a resident of Lucedale, Miss. Anthony M. Korsak, 55, joined the SIU in the port of Philadelphia sailing as an OS. Brother Korsak sailed 33 years. He was born in Browndale, Pa. and is a resident of Forest City, Pa. Earl G. McNab, 55, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1951 sailing as an AB. Brother McNab sailed 29 years. He was bom in Bri­ tish Honduras and is a resident of Miami, Fla. Andrew Lewis, 54, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1956 sailing as a chief cook. Brother Lewis sailed 22 years and was on the picket line in the 1961 N.Y. Harbor and 1962 Robin Line beefs. He was born in Texas and is a resident of Berkeley, Calif. Marcelino Valentin, 61, joined the SIU in 1948 in the port of New York sailing as a hreman-watertender. Brother Valentin sailed 31 years. He was born in Isabella, P.R. and is a resident of Mayaguez, P.R. Antonio Rodriguez, 66, joined the SIU in the port of Tampa in 1952 sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Rodriguez was bora in Flo­ rida and is a resident of Tampa. Rene Pelliccia, 65, joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1955 sail­ ing as a third cook. Brother Pelliccia sailed 23 years and is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War 11. He was born in Puerto Rico and is a resident of Santa Cruz, Calif. Cipriano G. Sonaco, 65, joined the SIU in the port of Seattle in 1962 sailing as a third cook. Brother Son­ aco sailed 34 years, for the U.S. Army Transport Service in both the Atlantic, Meriterranean and Pacific during World War II and for the Military Sealift Transport Service for seven years. He was born in the Phil­ ippines and is a resident of Seattle. Lennot Wilfert, 65, joined the SIU in the port of Lake Charles, La. in 1956 sailing as a pumpman. Brother Wilfert sailed 25 years. He is a vet­ eran of the U.S. Army in World War II. Born in Louisiana, he is a resi­ dent of Eunice, La. Cbarles H. Stepbenson, 59, joined the SIU in the port of San Francisco in 1955 sailing as a wiper. Brother Stephenson is a wounded veteran of X the U.S. Army Infantry in World r War II. He was born in Keokuk, Iowa and is a resident of San Fran­ cisco. " Ifr I i' •a J^ I -Y' Matthew V. Rosato, 59, joined the SIU in 1938 in the port of New Orleans sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Rosato sailed 39 years. He was born in Louisiana and is a resident of Kenner, La. George E. Znkas, 64, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1957 sailing as a deck engineer. Brother Zukas was a member of the Sailors Union of the Pacific in 1951. He was born in Helsinki, Finland and is a naturalized U.S. citizen. Seafarer Zukas is a resident of San Francisco. Thomas C. Pias, 75, joined the SIU in the port of Seattle in 1969 sailing in the steward department for 24 years. Brother Pias was born in £ the Philippines and is a resident of ' Seattle. Willougbby C. Byrd Jr., 51, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of Balti­ more sailing as a bosun. Brother Byrd sailed 31 years and is a World War II veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was born in Richton, Miss, and is a resident of Mobile. Frank B. Cake, 65, joined the SIU in the port of Philadelphia in 1954 sailing as an oiler. Brother Cake sailed 25 years. He w^ bora in Merchantville, N.J. and is a resident of Haddonfield, N.J. Sanford H. Word, 65, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New York sailing as a deck engineer. Brother Word sailed 31 years and is a Piney Point upgrader. He was born in Texas and is a resident of Fairhope, Ala. Nils H. Lindsjo, 62, joined the SIU in 1942 in the port of Baltimore sailing as a bosun. Brother Lindsjo sailed 39 years. He was born in Swe­ den and is a resident of Sharon Hill, Pa. Antonio A. DaCosta, 65, joined the SIU in 1949 in the port of New York sailing in all departments for 57 years. Brother DaCosta was born in Lisbon, Portugal and is a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y. Alfred J. «A1" Garilner, 58, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of Mobile sailing as a chief steward. Brother Gardner sailed 34 years and attended the Union's 1972 HLSS Educational Conference. He was born in Watertown, Mass. and is a resident of Needham, Mass. Valentine V. H. Benner, 62, joined the SIU in 1948 in the port of New York sailing as a chief steward. Bro­ ther Benner sailed 29 years, hit the bricks in the 1961 Greater N.Y. Har­ bor strike and upgraded at the HLSS. He was bora in New York and is a resident of Bergenfield, N.J. § %• •lii • • •» Clarence W. "Wbifey" Gabriel, 65, joined the SIU in the port of Norfolk in 1956 sailing as a firemanwatertender. Brother Gabriel sailed 31 years, during the Vietnam War and is a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He was bora in Meadow, Ga. and is a resident of Lufkin, Tex. Dominador F. Escalona, 65, joined the SIU in the port of Seattle in 1960 sailing as an AB. Brother Escalona sailed 34 years. He was born in the Philippines and is a resident of Seat­ tle. Lars Nielsen, 65, joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of Norfolk sailing as an AB. Brother Nielsen sailed for Bull Line and during the Vietnam War. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. Born in St. Croix, V.I., he is a naturalized U.S. citizen. Seafarer Nielsen is a resident of New York City where he does woodcarving as a hobby. Member, 1976 pmmm Pace 29 : A I "I Ills • - - • • 1| �!• David Backovitz, 72, joined the SIU in the port of Philadelphia in 1962 sailing as a third cook. Brother Backovitz sailed 24 years and at­ tended the Piney Point Crews Con­ ference No. 5 in 1970. He was born in Russia and is a naturalized U.S. citizen. Seafarer Backovitz is a resi­ dent of Philadelphia. I'* Joseph E. Woolford, 65, joined the SIU in the port of Norfolk in 1951 sailing as a bosun. Brother Woolford sailed 45 years. He was born in Portsmouth, Va. and is a resident of Norfolk. Joseph N. McGIII, 50, joined the SIU in the port of Tampa in 1950 sailing as a bosun. Brother McGill sailed 32 years. He was born in Bay Minette, Ala. and is a resident there. • / 1 ' 11. Clifton H. Jackson, 64, joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1955 sailing as a deck engineer. He sailed 31 years. Brother Jackson walked the picket line in the Isthmian strike, helped to organize Cities Service, ran for Baltimore patrolman in 1960 and attended HLSS Crew Conference No. 3. He was born in Deltaville, Va. and is a resident of Baltimore. Luther E. Wing, 61, joined the SIU in 1938 in the port of Mobile sailing as a bosun and fireman-watertender. Brother Wing sailed 37 years, had been a member of the old ISU, upgraded at Piney Point in 1970, and during World War II was aboard the SS Algic when she was hit by a dud torpedo in the Amazon River. He r, was born in Mississippi and is a resiH"' dent of Prichard, Ala. Bobby L. Messerall, 55, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York sailing as an oiler. Brother Messerall is a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. He was born in Penn­ sylvania and is a resident of Reno, Nev. Shipping Report for Inland Waters FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 1976 TOTAL JOBS SHIPPED Permanent Jobs Relief Jobs Class A 'i Class B Class C Class A BALTIMORE .. BOSTON HOUSTON JACKSONVILLE NEW YORK . . . MOBILE NORFOLK . . .; NEW ORLEANS PADUCAH PHILADELPHIA PINEY POINT . PORT ARTHUR PUERTO RICO . RIVER ROGUE . ST. LOUIS .. . . TAMPA .. . . 2 0 3 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 33 9 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 23 0 0 17 15 0 0 0 16 0 0 0 0 0 18 0 0 10 13 0 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 90 25 0 1 67 0 0 0 0 0 0 TOTAL ALL PORTS 51 62 72 183 Class B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 58 0 0 0 0 0 0 58 TOTAL MEN REGISTERED ON BEACH Class C Class A Class B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 30 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 31 2 0 4 0 0 0 71 32 5 83 0 3 0 10 11 0 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 31 1 133 23 3 0 0 27 0 221 222 Warning to Seafarers Young and Old: Drug Possession Means Panama Ship, 20, Seized With Loss of Seaman's Papers $134-Million in Drugs If you are convicted of possession of any illegal drug—heroin, baibitnrates, i^eed, LSD, or even marijuana—the U^. Coast Guard win revoke yonr seaman papers, widiont i^peal, FOREVER. That means that yon lose for the rest iri! yonr Uie die ri^t to make a livii^ by die sea. ilowever, it doesn't quite end there even if yon receive a suspended sentence. You may lose yolir right to vote, your right to hold public office or to own a gun. You also may lose the opportunity of ever becoming a doctor, dentist, certified public accountant, engineer, lawyer, architect, realtor, pharmacist, school teacher, or stockbroker. You may jeopardize your right to hold a job where you must be licensed or bonded and you may never be able to work for the city, the county, or the Federal government. If8 a pretty tough rap, but diafs exacdy bow it is and yon can't do any­ thing abwt it. The convicted drug user leaves a black mark on his reputation for die rest of his life. However, drugs can not mily destroy your r^t to a good livelihood, it destroy your life. Drag abuse presents a serions threat to bodi yonr physical and mental bcaldi, and die personal safety of those around you. This is especially true aboard shl^ where clear min& and quick reflexes are essoitial at aD times for the safe operation of die vesseL Dont let drags destroy yonr natnral rl^ to a good, happy, productive m. Stay dragirae and steer a clear course. : Page 30 Twenty Colombian crewmembers of the Panamanian SS Don Emilia (Compania Financiera Velrus) were arrested on the high seas Oct. 15 when their 325-foot freighter was boarded and seized by a Coast Guard cutter crew with a near record $134-million worth of contraband narcotics 15 miles east of Eleuthera, the Lower Bahamas. Towed 500 miles by the cutter Sher­ man to Miami, the U.S. Drug Enforce­ ment Administration there found in the cargo 82 tons of marijuana worth $50million and 400 pounds of cocaine and hashish worth $84-million. The crew and their captain, Carlton Bent Hooker, were held as illegal aliens to be prosecuted by Panama. One crew- member disappeared at sea during the towing. According to her manifest, the Don Emilia sailed from the port of Carta­ gena, Colombia on Oct. 4 carrying a cargo of 1-million kilos of asbestos bound for the port of St. John's New­ foundland, Canada. The cutter's captain, H. W. Villette said there had been reports that the freighter had 160-tons of pot on board. He added that the vessel was boarded "at the request of the Panamanian Government." This was confirmed by Panama's Consul General Edgardo Lo­ pez in Miami, according to newspaper reports. "The Maritime Bureau of Panama which had information of a possible smuggling activity by Don Emilia, asked the Coast Guard for collabora­ tion," Lopez declared, adding "we have had information to suspect that it was not the first time that this freighter has been engaged in such activities. We also believe that Don EmUio might have been loaded with marijuana off the coast of Colombia." Seafarers tog At,, , . • ' �r Natural Cos Pipeline—A Reporf: Arguments Favor All-America Alaska Route WASHINGTON — Growing indica­ tion of the need for public financing by the United States on either of two pro­ posed Canadian routes for Alaska natu­ ral gas is causing some Administration energy spokesmen to express doubts about the benefits of the Canadian routes. John Hill, deputy administrator of the Federal Energy Administration first raised this possibility last month. Others are now suggesting that public financing may be necessary and they are question­ ing the wisdom of investing U.S. money in a pipeline that would be under Cana­ dian control and built with foreign workers and equipment. Richard Fairbanks, former aide to FEA Administrator William Ruckel- house, said recently that as a result of his talks with FEA, the Interior De­ partment and the Federal Power Com­ mission, he felt sure that the Canadian proposals would be rejected. He said that from a national security standpoint, the Canadian gas line routes are unac­ ceptable. Other arguments are cropping up against the proposed Canadian routes. A Canadian legal expert has revealed that loopholes exist in Canadian law that would enable individual provinces to ignore a U.S.-Canada pipeline treaty and impose property taxes, royalties and other restrictive measures on future gas pipelines. George S. Levev, of Vancouver, B.C., said: 'Trovinces could enact legislation Cook Shows How Its Done respecting, for example, direct taxing powers on a pipeline right-of-way. He noted that unlike the U.S. where a treaty is a part of the 'supreme law of the land,' there is an absence in Canada of a similar provision making a treaty obligation part of Canadian Domestic Law. This means that the provinces are pretty much free to enact taxing legis­ lation on their own and that any thruCanada pipeline would be subject to tbe taxing powers of every province it passes through." Earlier this year. Transportation In­ stitute, a Washington-based maritime research and education organization, cited another argument against the thruCanada pipeline. In their monthly news­ letter Currents, the Institute said: "One of the fundamental arguments in support of an all-U.S. route is that it assures uninterrupted availability of the energy resource." The Institute then pointed to Can­ ada's political behavior when it knuckled under Communist Chinese pressure to bar the Chinese from Tai­ wan from participating in the Summer Olympics in Canada, and then warned; "Under the circumstances, consider then the precariousness of a gas pipe­ line route running across Canada to service the American communitv. It would be sheer folly to pretend that Canada could remain aloof from the possibility of political pressure aimed by the Communist world, and possibly others, against the United States." The thru-Canada pipeline would also deprive the U.S. of significant economic advantages. It was learned recently that Canadian Arctic Gas Pipeline Ltd. had signed a letter of intent with Steel Co. of Canada for most of the pipe needed to build the trans-Canada pipeline. Follow Oil Pipeline In contrast, the El Paso Natural Gas proposal (the All-America route) would follow the U.S. oil pipeline into south­ ern Alaska, where U.S.-owned and operated tankers would move the gas to U.S. markets. In building the AllAmerica pipeline, U.S. workers and U.S.-made pipes and equipment would be used. And—most important—the U.S. would be assured of the uninter­ rupted availability of this vital energy resource. The Federal Power Commission is now studying the three pipeline pro­ posals—two which would run across Canada to the U.S. midwest, and the All-American El Paso route to southern Alaska. The FPC must render a deci­ sion by May 1, 1977, and the President must then make a selection by Sept. 1. ^ it '4 ?> ,;y 1 ••i id Seafarers Plans Must Haye Member's Latest f'. In the galley of the SS Anchorage (Sea-Land) Chief Cook Frank Bradley shows amateur cooks how to prepare a roast. The vessel paid off on July 27 in Port Elizabeth. N.J. It Was Family Day at the Clinic Becau^ the^^rnpl^^ Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (often referred to m the Pension Reform Act) it is extremely important that the latest correct address of each member be on file. If the Seafarers Plans have your latest address, you will be able to receive all the neces­ sary and vital material which is required to be sent to you under the new Law. It is also very important that the Plans be aware of your marital status. Therefore, you are strongly urged to fill in the form below and send it to: Claims Department, Seafarers Welfare and Pension Plans, 275 20th St., Brooklyn, NAT. 11215. I'M Seafarers Welfare and Pension Plans '.T : iwc.aec.IF. •i '1 'Name ... Print First Name . LastNaiM Penmancailt Addri^ Print Numiw and Street ^Dtite of Birdi Mo / Ci^ / Yew. ••• \ nuse'S'l^i'aBae . •• .•«. . • *... Print Last Name N^ Date ofBlrdi Wife of pensioner Seafarer Chee Mohat, Mrs. Mary Mohat (left) gets blood pressure test from Dr. Joseph Peluso in the Headquarters CImic recently. November, 1976 . Mo / Day / Year State ' |i1rsf''Y(mr:of'SiU» DIU Enq^oyment lAddress Print " ^ Middle Initial * •. FirSt Name ' City ^ r• ^ .. Middle Initial ^ . Zip Code Stiate ^ . .. - > Page 31 �. •1 ^ 1 i 1 Pensioner Roy Atizado, 73, passed away on Oct. 16. Brother Atizado joined the Union in the port of New York in 1951 sailing as a cook. He sailed 24 years. A native of the Philippines, he was a resident of Seattle. Surviving are his widow, Rizalina; a son, Roy, and a sister, Matilde of Paeay, Razel, P.I. Pensioner Dan E. Brannen, 69, died on Oct. 24. Brother Brannen joined the Union in 1938 in the port of Savannah sailing as a bosun. He sailed 41 years and was a veteran of the pre^World War II U.S. Navy. Born in Georgia, he was a resident of Jack­ sonville. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Susie Drew of Jacksonville, and a niece, Mrs. Jeanne Kerns of Arlington, Fla. 5^! Pensioner Benedicto Luna, 75, died from a heart attack in the Galveston USPHS Hospital on Oct. 10. Brother Luna joined the Union in 1946 in the ' port of Galveston sailing as a chief steward. He sailed 31 years. Bom in the Philippines, he was a resident of Galveston. Burial was in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Dickinson, Tex. Surviving is a daughter,. Mrs. August (Bennie Lee) Bermea of Galveston and a grandson, Sharland Gera. Pensioner Thomas J. King, 68, was found dead in Los Angeles on Oct. 4. Brother King joined the Union in 1944 in the port of Boston sailing as an AB. He sailed 46 years. Sea­ farer King was a veteran of the preWorld War II U.S. Navy. Born in Rhode Island, he was a resident of San Francisco. Burial was in St. Francis Cemetery, San Francisco. Surviving are his mother. Rose and a brother, Ed­ ward, both of Providence, R.I. 5 <A"'•f.'i' } '-•• ••. ' • -' If Pensioner Frank i Nagy, Jr., 66, died of heart failure in Mon|roe Township, N.J. on Oct. 23. Brother • Nagy joined the i Union in 1946 in the port of Baltimore sailing as a bosun. He sailed 30 years and was on the picket line in the 1961 N.Y. Harbor strike and in the 1965 District Council 37 beef. Seafarer Nagy was a veteran of the U.S. Army during World War II. Bom in Bonhamton, N.J., he was a resident of Spotswood, N.J. Surviving are his brother, Bertalan of Spotswood, and a daughter, Barbara. Scott B. Myhre, 24, died in Buena­ ventura, Colombia, on Oct. 14. Brother Myhre joined the Union in 1971 in the port of New York sailing as an AB. He was a 1971 Piney Point grad and received his GED diploma there also. Seafarer Myhre was bom in Santa Fe, N.M. and was a resi­ dent of Honolulu, Hawaii. His hobbies were yachting and leather crafting. Sur­ viving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Singleton of Pittsburg, Calif. George E. De Greve, 67, died on Oct. 25. Brother De Greve joined the Union in 1944 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. He sailed 40 years and was a veteran of the U.S. Army Medical Corps in World War II. Seafarer De Greve was born in Belgium and was a resident of Stam­ ford, Conn. Surviving is his widow, Sophie. Albert H. Powers, 42, died of a heart at­ tack in the Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. War Memorial Hospital on July 15. Brother Powers joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1967 sail­ ing as an AB for the American Steam­ ship Co. and for the Kinsman Marine Transport Co. for 10 years. He was a Piney Point upgrader last year and was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force after World War II. A native of Cleveland, he was a resident there. Burial was in West Park Cemetery, Cleveland. Sur­ viving are three sons, Tom of Cleveland, Albert and Patrick; a daughter, Vic­ toria; his father, Albert; his mother, Helen, and a sister,' Mrs. Marie F. Wonko, of Parma, Ohio. Pensioner Charlie F. Ridley, Sr., died of heart failure in San Saba, Texas Hill County Memorial Hospital on Aug. 13. Brother Ridley joined the Union in the port of Houston in 1957 sailing as a cook for the G & H Towing Co. for 12 years. He was a vet­ eran of the World War II U.S. Army Field Artillery. Bom in Cleburn, Tex., he was a resident of San Saba. Burial was in Wallace Creek- Cemetery, San Saba County. Surviving are his widow, Margaret Mae; two^ons, Charles and Rayborn; a daughter, Annie, and his father, Willie of Fort Worth, Tex. Daniel Clark died of a heart attack on Sept. 5. Brother Clark joined the Union in Norfolk in 1968 sailing for the Steuart Oil Co. from 1968 to 1969, Interstate Oil Co. in 1970 and for Al­ lied Towing this year. Pensioner William S. Downing, 76, died of heart failure in Windsor, Va. on Sept. 22. Brother Downing joined the Union in Norfolk sailing as a chief engineer. He was a World War II Armed Services veteran. A native of Harrellsville, N.C., he was a resident of Windsor. Burial was in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk. Surviving is his widow. Novella. WiUiam E. Shores, 60, died on Oct. 26. Brother Shores joined the Union in the port of Philadelphia in 1969 sailing as an AB for the Interstate Oil Co. from 1969 to 1976 and for the Delmarva Oil Co. from 1967 to 1968. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. Born in Dames Quarter, Md., he was a resident of Baltimore. Surviving are his widow, Mary, and a daughter, Mrs. Carolyn M. Dawson. Pensioner Lester Hanna, 74, passed away on Sept. 14. Brother Hanna joined the Union in the port of Toledo in 1961 sailing as a dredgeman for the Price Brothers Co. in 1954, the Hydro Dredge Corp. from 1961 to 1968 and for Dunbar and Sulli­ van. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War I and the U.S. Navy in World War II. A native of Defiance, Ohio, he was a resident of Swanton, Ohio. "His ashes were scattered on one of his beloved Great Lakes." Surviving are his widow, Cleo, and a daughter, Mrs. Catherine J. Spitza of Springfield, Ohio. Pensioner Henry J. "Harry" Grondin, 72, died of a heart attack in Mackinac Straits (Mich.) Hos­ pital on July 8. Brother Grondin joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1961 sailing as a fireman-watertender for the Mackinac Transportation Co. from 1961 to 1966. He sailed 37 years. Born in St. Ignace, Mich., he was a resident there. Surviving is a nephew, Arthur Grondin of. Owosso, Mich. Melford L. Grier, 63, passed away on July 20. Brother Gri­ er joined the Union in the port of Buffalo in 1971 sailing as a second engineer and fireman - watertender for 13 years. He was born in Soo, Mich, and was a resident of Dearborn, Mich. Surviving is a daughter, Mrs. Gail Elisson of Lansing, Mich. Earl Mansfield, 57, died of heart failure on Sept. 21. Brother Mansfield joined the Union in the port of Norfolk in 1975 sailing as an AB for the Union Boat Service Inc., Morgan City, La. He sailed 25 years. A native of Norfolk, he was a resident there. Burial was in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk. Sur­ viving is his widow, Helen, and a daughter, Teresa. Pensioner Charles A. Jarvis, 56, died of a lung infection in the Norfolk USPHS Hospital on July 10. Brother Jarvis joined the Union in the port of Norfolk in 1962 sailing as a cook for Curtis Bay Towing Co. from 1950 to 1954 and.for the Sheridan Transport Co. from 1954 to 1969. He was a vet­ eran of the U.S. Army in World War II. Born in Mathews, Va., he was a resi­ dent there. Burial was in Poplar Wood Cemetery, Cardinal, Va. Surviving are two sisters, Pauline and Elsie of Miles, Va. Ernest W. Sarvis, 32, died of a kidney infection in the Uni­ versity of Texas Hos­ pital, Texas City, Tex. on Sept. 14. Brother Sarvis joined y the Union in the port of Houston in 1968 sailing as an AB for the G & H Towing Co. from 1967 to 1976. He was a vet­ eran of the U.S. Air Force. A native of East Point, Fla., he was a resident of Galveston. Interment was in Galveston Memorial Park Cemetery, Hitchkok, Tex. Surviving are a son, Alan; a daugh­ ter, Kim; his father, Luther; his mother, Florida; his brother. Inland Boatman John G. Sarvis, and a sister, Mrs. Linda Fabain. Augusto Miranda, 56, died of a heart at­ tack in Queens, New York on July 25. Brother Miranda joined the Union in 1941 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. He sailed 35 years and was on the picket line in the 1961 Greater N.Y. Harbor strike. Seafarer Miranda was bom in Puerto Rico and was a resident of Queens. Burial was in San Juan, P.R. Municipal Cemetery. Surviving are his widow, Olga; two sons, Augusto and Juan; three daughters, Mrs. Inez Irrizarry of Santurce, P.R., Oglita, and Carmen; his father, Pedro, and his mother, Mrs. Matilde S. Pellot. Lynn W. Hansplant, 53, died of cancer of the bladdef in the Philadelphia Veterans Adminis­ tration Hospital on Aug. 18. Brother Hansplant joined the Union in the port of Philadelphia in 1972 sailing as a X\x^' and launch captain for the Independent Towing and Pier Co. from 1970 to 1976 and for the Hog Is. Launch Serv­ ice in 1970. He sailed during the Kor­ ean War for the U.S. Army. Born in Toronto, Canada, he was a naturalized U.S. citizen residing in Primos, Pa. His remains were cremated. Surviving is his widow, Gervaise. Herman Fields passed away in Mo­ bile on Oct. 14. Brother Fields sailed for the Mobile Towing Co. in 1968 and for the Alcoa Co. in 1951. Pensioner Torsten J. Forsberg, 61, died of emphysema in New Orleans on Aug. 20. Brother Forsberg joined the Union in 1945 in the port of New York sailing as an AB for 45 years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army in World V/ar II. Seafarer Forsberg was born in Helsingfors, Finland and was a resident of Tylertown, Miss. He was a U.S. nat­ uralized citizen. Interment was in Tylertown Cemetery. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Olga Grachrist of Hoboken, N.J. and a sister-in-law, Mrs. Lola Sartin of Tylertown. Leonard R. McDonald, 74, passed away from lung cancer in the Alpena (Mich.) General Hospital on July 19. Brother McDonald joined the Union in the port of Alpena sailing as a deck­ hand for the Huron Cement Co. from 1959 to 1969. He was a resident of Al­ pena. Interment was in Holy Cross Cemetery, Alpena. Surviving are his widow, Elaine and a daughter, Mrs. Helen Schilling of Alpena. Seafarers Log Page 32 s-' it" �.m r / iMiSiiC-oC Dispatchers Report for Great Lakes OCT. 1-31,1976 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C I> f r. f 'i ' •-!- DECK DEPARTMENT Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals 1 0 1 4 0 0 0 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 15 6 1 15 13 8 6 64 11 1 1 18 4 5 0 40 1 0 0 3 0 0 1 5 0 2 1 1 3 0 1 8 0 0 3 2 0 0 0 5 0 1 0 0 2 0 1 4 0 0 0 1 0 1 2 4 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 4 2 2 8 1 3 5 25 18 1 8 11 3 4 0 45 10 14 6 41 9 12 2 94 89 56 107 1 0 0 4 0 0 0 7 7 2 4 13 4 2 1 33 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 5 2 3 12 0 0 5 27 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 3 ''. ' !1 • • VI .:i' ENGINE DEPARTMENT Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth 0 1 2 4 0 0 0 7 Chicago Totals 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 3 3 2 17 5 4 0 34 6 0 1 5 3 0 1 16 • 1-..' i •Vf, 1 % ;• -", . "t,: *; V STEWARD DEPARTMENT Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals 0 1 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 3 0 1 6 3 3 1 17 2 0 0 1 3 2 0 8 V' • I ENTRY DEPARTMENT Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals 6 . .. ............ 3 10 4 7 1 9 2 1 8 8 8 0 36 5 5 4 7 1 0 1 23 64 12 26 115 Totals All Departments . . . 124 49 ""Total Registered" means the number of men s«ho actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ""Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. I 1 '4 SlU Strives to Keep Lake Mictiigan Ferries Afloat Continued from Page 3 ber and other building materials would skyrocket. SIU representatives in the area agreed that the Chicago lines were probably cutting their rates to attract cargo and squeeze out the ferry systems. Several private buyers have been" looking at the old Ann Arbor system and the SIU is keeping its eyes open to make sure that the job security of the members is protected in case the owner­ ever, there has been some trouble guar­ anteeing that same right for workers ship changes. When the Ann Arbor Railroad firsts on the Chief Wawatam, since that sys­ went bankrupt, it was taken over by tem was partly owned by a private com­ ConRail under the Regional Railroad pany, the Soo Line, when the law was Reorganization Act of 1973. This was passed. before the State of Michigan inter­ In Arbitration vened. The SIU then made sure that the At present, the SIU has the case in workers on the Viking and Arthur K. arbitration and maintains that the Chief Atkinson would be guaranteed their severance benefits under that law in Wawatam comes under ConRail's juris­ case the ferries stopped running. How- diction since it was two-thirds owned by the Penn Central, an original ConRail company. As workers for a ConRail company, the SIU crew would be en­ Lifeboat Class Graduates 2 .>)• ' i Lifeboat Course grade Walter E. Snovelle (left) and Joseph Magyar show their diplomas recently. The course instructor Is Bill Bowles. November, 1976 titled to many benefits if they are laid off. Lawyers informed the Log that they feel the case will be won. In any event, the SIU looked ahead during 1971 negotiations with the oper­ ator of the Chief Wawatam, Mackinaw Transportation Co. (Penn-Central, Soo) when it saw the company was in bad shape. Instead of taking the wage increases negotiated for the railroad industry, both SIU and MEBA agreed that the company would use the wage increase to establish an escrow account, from which a severance benefit would be paid if the crew were laid off. i Vi <• I SlUNA Backs MC&S vs. Japanese Cartel's Pooling Continued from Page 5 that the pooling arrangements "repre­ sent massive invasions of antitrust pol­ icies." The law judge found that the ar­ rangement "cannot be justified in terms of trade growth, increased efficiency, holding down overtonnaging or main­ taining necessary service," and that it has "resulted in serious, adverse effects on certain American-flag carriers." The judge then ruled that the Japa­ nese lines must drop two vessels from the U.S. West Coast-Japan trades. This decision must be upheld by the full Federal Maritime Commission before it can take effect. [It was learned shortly before the Log went to press that the full Federal Maritime Commission has reversed the law judge's decision which ordered that two Japanese ships he removed from the trade, and has given "blanket approval" to the Japanese policing agreement which it extended to August, 1977.] Although pleased with the judge's decision, the Marine Cocks and Stew­ ards has asked the PMC to go beyond his ruling and completely nullify the pooling arrangement. Meanwhile, the governments of Bel­ gium, Denmark, Finland, France, Italy, Japan, The Netherlands, Norway, Swe­ den and the United Kingdom have noti­ fied the U.S. Government that "uni­ lateral reduction by one government of foreign tonnage in its foreign trade is objectional." The Council of European and Jap­ anese Shipping Associations (CENSA) organizations of state-owned foreign shipping companies, have also ex­ pressed, through indirect contacts, their concern over the ruling to members of the FMC. In his letter to Bakke, Hall called CENSA's conduct in the matter "most reprehensible" and said that it "violates every concept of our system of due process and fair and proper administra­ tion of our decisional-rnaking process. Page 33 I 7 5 •'* J ;ii II I'' SI ••it ,1^- t �Letters to the Editor 'New Sense of Purpose' THE CHARU5 WHORCAN ,v»V' S•• • ,.; I.Tif ^'•• HISTORIC PRESERVATION My son, Doug, is a recent graduate of the Harry Lundeberg School of Sea­ manship and has been at sea on the Mount Explorer since July 1, his 18th birthday. I am very grateful for the opportunity given him by the SIU. He has been transformed from a high school drop-out, who was disgruntled and frus­ trated, to a young man with a new sense of confidence and purpose. The SIU has a great program with excellent personnel and facilities at the Lundeberg School. When I listen to people like Senator Dole criticize the Democratic Party for its ties with the labor movement, I cannot but think how lucky we are that we will soon have an Administration that will listen to labor. Continued irom Page 22 Fraternally, Frederick Lawton Betliesda,Md. •' /wVtV-- Oldtimer Passes On A very special thanks to the SIU Clinic staff in Brooklyn, and to the SIU Welfare Plan for their prompt and wonderful help when I needed it most. My husband, the late Lawrence P. Hogan, was very proud of being an oldtimer in the SIU. Good sailing to all his SIU brothers. Mrs. Ada Hogan Brooklyn, N.Y. Detailed Answers I wish to thank the SIU Pension Plan for their clear and helpful answers to my question relating to my pension benefits. I appreciate the clarity of the reply and the time taken to check my f>ersonal situation in such a careful and detailed manner. Fraternally, Rune G. Olsson Grand Jet., Colo. Seventy-;one cents of every dollar spent in shipping on American-flag vessels remains in this country, making a very substantial contribution to the national balance of payments and to the nation's economy. Use U.S.-flag ships. It's good for the American maritime industry, the Ameri­ can shipper, and America. SIU Signs 1st Vacation Plan for inland Boatmen Continued from Page 3 bership, will result in a new vacation plan to start Jan. 1,1977. The SIU's goal in the area of vaca­ tion for Boatmen is to bring all of the Union's contracted tug, towboat and dredging companies into the Seafarers Vacation Plan one-by-one as each com­ pany's contract comes up for renewal. For a Boatman to be eligible for the vacation benefit, he must be employed by a company(s) that is contributing to the Seafarers Vacation Plan and have accumulated at least 90 days of employ­ ment after the effective date of the con­ tract with that company. In other words, for each 90 days worked, the Boatman would be eligible to collect vacation benefits. The payment schedule for vacation benefits varies depending on the group (there are five of them), or rating, a a man sails. Group I includes the ratings of senior captain, junior captain and captain. Group U includes mate, pilot, chief mate, senior chief engineer, chief engi­ neer, junior chief engineer and pilot operator. Group III includes the ratings of senior barge captain, barge captain, as­ sistant engineer, refrigeration techni­ cian, second mate and leverman. The ratings in Group IV include ableseaman, cook, tankerman, bargeman, lead deckhand, deck mate, utility engi­ neer, trainee pilot, trainee engineer, oiler striker and chute operator. Finally, Group V includes deckhand, ordinary seaman, utilityman, wiper and deck linesman. The following vacation rates are based on 180 days worked in each of the three years of the contract. Therefore, in the first year of the con­ tract, Group I men working 180 days would receive $700 in vacation benefits from the Seafarers Vacation Plan. The second year of the contract, the benefits increase to $950 and the third year to $1,200. Group II men would receive $600 the first year, $800 the second year and $1,000 the third. Group III men would receive $550 the first year, $700 the second year and $900 the last year of the contract. For Group IV men working 180 days in each of the three years, the benefits would be $500 the first year, $600 the second and $800 the third. And for Group V men, the benefits would be $450 the first year, $550 the second and $700 the third. The benefits described above are based on the industry-wide plan which will be established for all Boatmen. However, since the Boatmen employed by Steuart had an extensive company administered vacation plan, the Union negotiated higher benefits for them. The benefits mentioned above are neither the minimum nor maximum available. Boatmen may get either higher or lower benefits depending on the number of days worked. For in­ stance, if a Group I man works only 90 days in the first year of the contract, he would receive $350 in vacation pay. But if he worked 270 days, he would receive $1,050 in vacation money. The money provided SIU Boatmen through the Seafarers Vacation Plan will supply these members with a sig­ nificant increase in their annual in­ comes. Although only two inland companies have been brought into the Seafarers Vacation Plan so far, the SIU, in a few years will have expanded this to cover all SIU Boatmen working for the Union's contracted inland operators. The Steuart contract negotiating team included SIU Boatmen Orville Pruitt, James A. Allen, Bill Crockett, Jerry White, Williard White, Bill Dean and Wendell Miles. Happy ^dm^sgiving Carter Victory Highlights Labor's Role in the Election Continued from Page 5 (D-Wisc.) who polled 1 percent, or 654,770 votes. As close as the popular vote was, a swing in Carter's favor of about 1.75 million, two other elections in recent memory were much closer. In 1960, John F. Kennedy nipped Richard M. Nixon by 110,000 votes, and in 1968 Nixon beat Sen. Hubert Humphrey (DMinn.) by 550,000 votes. The closeness of the Carter victory, and the indispensable role labor played in it, is better demonstrated in the final tally of electoral votes, the tightest in more than 50 years. Carter got 297 electoral votes (27 more than needed to elect) while winning 22 states and the District of Columbia, to 241 elec­ toral votes for President Ford. As it turned out. New York, which Page 34 holds 41 electoral votes, was the pivotal state. If New York, which went to Car­ ter by 275,000 votes, had gone the other way, Gerald Ford would still be President next year. However, a heavy turn-out-the-vote effort by labor in New York, coupled with the traditional ILGWU sponsored rally in New York City's garment dis­ trict, put Carter over the top in the state. Labor also played a key role in turn­ ing out the vote for Carter in such crucial states as Pennsylvania (27 elec­ toral votes) and Ohio (26 electoral votes). AFL-CIO President George Meany saluted the Carter-Mondale victory as evidence that "the nation needed and wanted a Government of compassion, whose primary concern would be the welfare of the American people." Meany pledged that as President Carter "sets forth to solve the problems facing America, he will have the full cooperation and assistance of the AFLCIO." The AFL-CIO president extended his personal thanks to "the thousands of union volunteers who worked tire­ lessly for this victory and for the large turnout of workers at the polls. I am proud of each and every one of them." An independent syrvey showed that, nationwide, union households repre­ senting literally millions of voters gave Carter a 60 percent to 40 percent majority. As he noted so often in his campaign. President Carter will pledge his Admin­ istration to getting America's millions of unemployed workers off the unem­ ployment lines and back to work. In victory. Carter called President Ford a "good and honest man." House, Senate Flections When Jimmy Carter takes the reins of Government, he will undoubtedly have a cooperative Congress to work with. In this year's elections, the House of Representatives retained its political makeup, with the Democrats holding on to at least a 2 to 1 majority. In the Senate, which had 33 of its seats up for election, the political pend­ ulum didn't move an inch as the Demo­ crats held on to an identical 62-38 seat majority. The Republicans actually de­ feated seven of the 22 Democratic in­ cumbents up for election, but the Dems came back to win seven of the 11 Re­ publican seats at stake. Seafarers Log �'-• :>•_»: mr' 17 Get Full "A" Books With the successful completion by 17 more members this month, the "A" Seniority Upgrading Program has now graduated 297 Seafarers with full "A" book status. The graduates this month are: Craig Smith, Robert Miller, Mike Bacha, Randolph Boiling, Dave Taylor, Scott Jansson, Warren McLain, Robert Scotten, David Millard, Daniel James, Freddie Goethe, Mike Gunter, Eddie Washington, John Quirke, Brian Sowatzka, Kenneth Hall and Robert Martin. The purpose of this program is to give new full book members a chance to sharpen their seafaring skills and at Not only does the "A" Seniority Pro­ gram benefit the new full book member who will have greater shipping oppor­ tunities with his "A" book, but it also benefits the entire membership. The brothers who graduate from this pro­ gram are valuable additions to our Union's membership because they are well prepared to take on the responsi­ bilities and obligations of a full "A" book member, thereby increasing the SIU's strength and unity. Brian Sowatzka Randolph Boiling Seafarer Brian Sowatzka began shipping with the SW in 1971 after graduating from the Harry Lundeberg School as a trainee. Sailing in the deck department, Broth­ er Sowatzka also ob­ tained his AB's ticket through the pro­ gram at the Piney Point school. Brother Sowatzka was born in Wisconsin and now lives in Lake Tomahawk, Wise. He ships from the port of Tampa. Mike Gunter the same time gain a better understand­ ing of our Union's operations, functions and goals. Seafarer Ran­ dolph Boiling first shipped with the SIU in 1972 after graduating from the Harry Lundeberg School. Sailing in the deck depart­ ment, Brother Boi­ ling returned to the school to earn his AB ticket before starting the "A" Seniority Program. Brother Boiling is a native and resident of Slidell, La. He ships from the port of New Orleans. Daniel James Seafarer Mike Gunter started sail­ ing with the SIU after finishing the trainee program at the Harry Lunde­ berg School in 1973. Shipping out in the engine de­ partment, Brother Gunter also earned his FOWT endorse­ ment at the Piney Point school. A na­ tive of Wilmington, Calif., Brother Gunter now lives in his hometown with his wife, Shizu. He also ships from the port of Wilmington. Seafarer Daniel James has been sail­ ing with the SIU since graduating from the Harry Lundeberg School in 1974. Brother James ships as an AB, a rating he studied for at the Piney Point school before entering the "A" Seniority Program. Born in Penn­ sylvania, Brother James now lives in San Franscisco and ships from that port. Eddie Washington Mike Bacha Seafarer Eddie Washington gradu­ ated from the An\drew Furuseth Training Program in 1968 and began sailing in the engine department on SW ships. Before start^ ing the "A" Senior­ ity Program,. Brother Washington upgraded to QMED at the Harry Lundeberg School. Brother Washing­ ton is a native and resident of Mobile. He ships from the port of New York. Seafarer Mike Bacha graduated pom the New York Andrew Furuseth Training Program in 1970 and began sailing in the engine department. Before attending the "A" Seniority Upgrad­ ing Program, Brother Bacha obtained his QMED endorsement at the Harry Lundeberg School. Born in Ohio, Brother Bacha now lives in New York and ships from that port. Warren McLain *1 Seafarer Warren McLain has been sailing in the engine ^ department since graduating from the Harry Lundeberg School four years ago. Brother Mc­ Lain returned to the Lundeberg School for his FOWT endorsement before be­ ginning the "A" Seniority Upgrading Program. A native and resident of New Orleans, Brother McLain ships from that port. November. 1976 Robert Scotten Seafarer Robert Scotten began sail­ ing with the SIU after graduating from the Harry Lundeberg School in 1973. Brother Scotten, who ships in the engine de­ partment, also earned his FOWT endorsement at the Piney Point school. A native and resi­ dent of Philadelphia, Brother Scotten ships out of that port. David Millard Freddie Goethe Seafarer David Millard started sail­ ing with the SIU in 1972 after graduat­ ing from the Harry Lundeberg School. A member of the engine department. Brother Millard re­ turned to Piney Point to upgrade to FOWT before at­ tending the "A" Seniority Program. Brother Millard is a native and resident of Tampa, and ships from that port. Seafarer Freddie Goethe has been sailing on SIU ships since 1971 when he graduated from the Harry Lundeberg School. Shipping as a day-working AB, Brother Goethe also earned his A B ticket at the Lundeberg School before starting the "A" Seniority Program. Brother Goethe is. a native and resident of Jacksonville, and ships out of that port. Scott Jansson Seafarer Scott Jansson graduated from the trainee program at the Harry Lundeberg School in 1973. Shipping in the deck department. Broth­ er Jansson also earned his AB ticket at the Lundeberg School. Brother Jans­ son is a native and resident of Auburn, Miss. He ships out of the port of New York. ' i Kenneth Hall ' > Seafarer Kenneth Hall first shipped with the SIU in 1965. A member of the deck depart­ ment. Brother Hall upgraded to FOWT and electrician at V-R. ivsHarry Lunde/r.'ix berg School before attending the "A" Seniority Program. Born in Tampa. Brother Hall now lives in New Jersey and ships from the port of New York. 'if' i,:! : •/; > •..'i ••• -J )• • T ^ i'- I ^ I ' Robert Miller Robert Martin Seafarer Robert Martin graduated from the trainee program at the Harry Lundeberg School in 1974. Sailing in the engine department. Broth­ er Martin returned to the school to upgrade to FOWT before entering the "A" Seniority Program. Brother Mar­ tin is a native and resident of Brooklyn, N.Y., and ships from that port. John Quirke Seafarer John Quirke finished the trainee program at the Harry Lunde­ berg School and be­ gan sailing with the SIU in 1973. Broth­ er Quirke returned to Piney Point to earn his AB ticket before entering the "A" Seniority Up­ grading Program. A native and resident of Brooklyn, N.Y., Brother Quirke ships from the port of New York. Craig Smith Seafarer Craig Smith has been in the SIU since 1974. A graduate of the trainee program at the Harry Lunde­ berg School, Broth­ er Smith upgraded ' FOWT at the •I school before at­ tending the "A" Seniority Upgrading Program. Brother Smith is a native and resident of New Orleans and ships from that port. Seafarer Robert Miller first shipped out with the SIU in 1970 after graduat­ ing from the Harry Lundeberg School. Sailing in the en­ gine department. Brother Miller also upgraded to FOWT and pumpman at the Lundeberg School. A native and resident of Plymouth, Conn., Brother Miller ships from the port of Wilmington. 'J ia • •: V Dave Taylor Seafarer Dave Taylor began sail­ ing with the SIU four years ago when he graduated from the Harry Lunde­ berg School. A member of the deck department. Broth­ er Taylor ships as AB out of the port of Seattle. Also a native of Seattle, Brother Taylor still lives in his hometown. pi I -I Blue Ticket AB Rules Blue Ticket ABs (12 month) who have accumulated two years of watchstanding seatime since passing their Blue Ticket examination may now ob­ tain their Green Ticket (Unlimited— Any Waters) without taking an addi­ tional examination. You can apply for your Green Ticket at any Coast Guard office when you have accumulated the required seatime. Also, Harry Lundeberg School grad­ uates arc now eligible to enter the AB Upgrading Course at the School after accumulating eight months seatime as an OS. All those who have the required sea­ time are urged to apply for this program. irT Page 35 r' •••IJ * �I ll The Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship "For a better job today, and job security tomorrow. 'T'HE Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship IS a center of vocational and academic educanon for all SIU memhe .s, whether they sail deepsea, on the Great Lakes or on the nation's network of inland waters. Since the Lundeberg School was founded on i^ts present site at Piney Point, Md. in 1967, it has grown to be the largest educational facility for boatmen and unlicensed Seafarers in the U.S. The School offers wide-ranging educational programs for all SIU members that will enable them to upgrade to higher ratings and higher paying jobs aboard deepsea vessels plying the oceans and Great Lakes, or on tugs and towboats working the harbors, rivers and coastal trades of our nation. The Lundeberg School's career oriented pro- Brother Donald St. Don, a 34-year34-vearold Seafarer from New Bedford Mass recently received his high school di­ ploma through the General Educational Development (GED) Program at the Hany Lundeberg School, Piney Point Md. ' Brother St. Don, who has been a Sea­ farer for four years, learned of the GED upgrading to QMED at the school. He also holds endorsements for refrigeration mechanic and firefighting."IVe always wanted my '^'Ploma. It's something everybody's got to have and it is important to advance your career," he grams are specifically designed to enable our merahers to upgrade themselves to the top of ^ir individual departments in a minimal amount of time. And the School's staff of instuctors, which includes experts from all areas of Ae maritime industry, has adopted the most modern teaching aides and techniques to make ea:ii;\~od: In addition to vocational courses, the School has developed excellent academic programs in niath, science and social studies to make some of the more difficult vocational material more understandable. These academic programs can also lead to a high school equivalency diploma for members interested in the School's vei-y Educational Development (GJiiD) Program. The following three pages of the Log outline course descriptions, requirements and starting dates for the deepsea and inland waters courses offered on a regular basis. However, there are many important courses not described here which are offered at wider intervals. These courses are named in the Directory of All Vp. grading Courses, reprinted on the following page. If you are interested in them, or any other of the Lundeberg School's vocational or academic programs, fill out the upgrading applicaHon adjacent to the Directory and mail it to the iJchool A Lundeberg staff member will then send you all pertinent information concerning the course you would like to take. The Lundeberg School was founded and developed for the betterment of all SIU members. Use It for your own good.! Seafarer Graduates From rrOlfl CEP Program at HLSS Course Directory Following is a directory of all courses, both deepsea and inknd waters, that are offered at the Lundeberg bchool. If you are interested in taking one of these courses, fill out the applJ . cation on the adjoining page and a Lundeberg staff member will provide you with pertinent information concerning starting dates, requirements and complete course description. DEEPSEA, LAKES COURSES . . sdiu. "The school has the best teachers " St. Don noted, adding, They're not like the teachers back home. Here, they have a lot of pa­ tience and don't down you for not Knowing something." Seafarer St. Don doesn't think he could have gotten his diploma anywhere else. You can t do it on your own, you need someone to help you." Brother St Don recommended the school's pronght foolish not to take advantage of the opportunity the school offers." in RmTpoim^Md *• "'8 Lundeberg School SIU Gives 7 Scholarships to Members, Dependents lother part Dart of of tb^ <?TTT'o Another the SlU's total educational program for its members is the Union s College Scholarships Fund. Each year the SIU awards five $10,000 fouryear scholarships, of which one is reserved for a Union member and four for depen­ dents of members. The Union also awards two $5,000 twoyear scholarships reserved exclusively for members. The two-year scholarships offer various opportunities especially for the member who plans to keep shipping. In such a program you may develop a trade or skill which would improve your per­ formance aboard ship as well as helping you obtain a better paying job when you are ashore. The $10,000 scholarships may be used any ac­ credited college or university in the U.S. or Its territories. In regard to our members, application requirements are geared for the man or _ ^tcoholism is a major problem. One out of eoerylOAmericam who drinkhm a seriout drinking problem. Alcoholism is a disease, hcan be treated > I' -".v woman who has been out of school for a number of years, so you will only be competing with other seamen with similar educational backgrounds. The awards are granted in April of each year and the deadline for the receipt of all applications IS usually around April 1. Eligibility requirements are as follows: tiifll r J nf ac­ tual employment (three years for the oar em or guardian of dependents) on veS employment on a vejel in the six-month period immedi­ ately preceding date of application. nmT Page 36 M'--.:'- ie,.. Deck Department • ^le-seaman, 12 Months Any , Waters ^ Able-seaman, IffilimifcdAny ^ ^^ ^ters • ^ Lifeboatman Quartermaster ' vessel f^P'oyment vessel in^b in the previous calendar year. on a Fick up a scholarship application now. They are avaUable for you and your dependents at the local Union hall or bv writing to the Seafarers Welfare Plan, lyn, RY. 112lf Engine Department^ • Fireman, Oiler* Watertender ' (FOWT) • QMED—-Any Rating -T • Advanced Pumpman Procedures • Automation , • LNG-LPG ' f Refrigerated Containers • Welder ' • Diesel Engines Steward Department • Assistant Cook • Cook and Baker • Chief Cook • Chief Steward , INLAIVD WATERS COURSES • Able-Seaman • F'"e-Towboat Operator ; ' Original Towboat Operator • Uninspected Vi.J: set Over 300 Gross Tons Upon Oceans • First Class Pilot • Radar Observer • Pre-Engineer Diesel Engines • aiefEngineer^ Motor Vessels * '" %vf Tankerman 5 Towboat Ldand Cook • ' Vessel Operator Management " flnd Safety Course ^ Seafarers Log " �'T 12 Boatmen on Course for Master or Mate Licenses itainine a license as a master or mate mato Obtaining for uninspected vessels on the oceans is a big step in career advancement for Boat­ men. The Harry Lundeherg School has a course for men who wish to obtain this license. Currently 12 Boatmen are enrolled in I lie course, which is 10 weeks in length. Tiiese men are of different ages and come from different ports, hut they share the same goals of a better job and higher pay. The Masters and Mates Course will help them reach that goal. During their 10 weeks at the Lundeherg School, they learn all the facts and skills they need to pass a lough Coast Guard licensing examination. They study celestial navigation, rules of the road, chart navigation, handling of tugboats, seamanship, aids to navigation and safety. In addition, they will complete a certified Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscita­ tion (CPR) Program. When they complete this course, these men will have achieved a major goal and significantly advanced their careers. And this is the purpose of the Harry Lunde­ herg School—to provide all SIU mem­ bers, on the seas, the Lakes, and the water­ ways, with the education and skills they need to build their careers and enjoy to the fullest the benefits of membership in the SIU. I v • ( H:: I, Tit.T-9,. 'J •• , ] ^ • !P : •> .. - itiil Students get practical Instruction in chart reading and navigation during their classroom time. Shown in class with their instructor, John Luykx, are (left to right) L. W. Gibbs (Houston), Sam Rowe, Leonard Downs, Ruben Salazar, Leon Mansfield, and Lennard Fuller (Houston). K .. LUNDEBERG UPGRADING APPLICATION Name. ^ (Last) : )• I'i Date of Birth (First) • I (Middle) 1i Mo./Day/Year ^ l/ j Address I I - (Street) (State) Shown as they practice using the sextant are (left to right) Boatmen Jesse Williams (Houston), Steve Nelson (Corpus Christi), Bert Thompson (Houston), and Jim Walters (Houston). (Zip Code) (Area Code) Inland Waters Member • Lakes Member • I Book Number. I j Date Book Was Issued I Social Security #_ I Piney Point Graduate: • Yes No • (if so, fill in below) I I Entry Program: From to. I I I fl Telephone #. (City) Deepsea Member • 'iH Seniority Port Presently . Registered In Port Issued. ; -• - ( .r, Endorsement (s) Now Hcld. m I.. Endorsement (s) Received (Dates Attended) f: I Upgrading Program; From. Endorsement(s) Received .to. (Dates Attended) Do you hold a letter of completion for Lifeboat: 'i. • Yes • No; Firefighting: • Yes • No I I I j Dates Available for Training . (Refer to Directory for all course listings.) I: I Am Interested in the Following Course(s). • , I I I II I I I RECORD OF EMPLOYMENT TIME—(Show only amount needed to upgrade in rating noted above or attach letter of service, whichever is applicable.) VESSEL RATING HELD DATE SHIPPED DATE OF DISCHARGE V I-; Li !• i SIGNATURE. Brother Larry Long, left, practices chartwork in class, as Leon Mansfield, right, operates the LORAN aboard the Daunf/ess. j it - I Leonard Downs (left) and Sam Rowe,of Norfolk, are shown as they use the gyro-repeater to take celestial and surface bearings. Brother Rowe said that the upgrading program is "a great way to improve yourself." November, 1976 J 'l DATE. , !I RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO; LUNDEBERG UPGRADING CENTER, PINEY POINT, MD. 20674 vL-'ij ' *^'ii f i Page 37 �52SHavc SEAFARERS POUTICAL ACTIViTY DONATION BROOKLVN, N.T. 11232 •78 FOURTH AVENUE llMiateil $100 or , S.S. No.. Date. .Book No.. Contributor's Name. Address. . 9Ute City .Zip Code More Ttt SPAII SPAD is a separate secreiiated fiindj Its proceeds are used to forther;-lts object and purposes including, but not limited to furthering the political, social and economic Interests of Seafarer seamen, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to politicial candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of membership in the Union (SlUNA AGLIWD) or of employ­ ment. If a contribution is made by reason of (he above improper conduct, notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD at the above address, certified mail within thirty days of the contribution for Investigation and appropriate action and refund. If involuntary. Support SPAD to protect and further your economic, political and social interests, American trade union concepts and Seafarer seamen. Since •cjiinning nf '70 (A copy of our report is filed with the Federal Election Commission and is available from the Federal Election Commission, Washington, D.C.) Signature of Solicitor No. 1976 Port The following Seafarers and other concerned individuals, 528 in all have demonstrated an active interest in participating in political and legislative activities which are vital to both our job security and our social and economic welfare, by voluntarily donating $100 or more to the Seafarers Political Activities Donation (SPAD) fund since the beginning of 1976. (The law prohibits the use of any union money, such as dues, initiation fees, etc., for political activities. The most effective way the trade unionist can take part in politics is through voluntary political contributions. SPAD is the union's separate segregated political fund. It solicits and accepts only voluntary contributions. It engages in political JFK Payoffs for Williomsburgh, Columbia, Neches B ecause the 225,000 dwt supertanker, the TT Williamsburgh (Westchester Marine) can't dock in the continental United States, and because the 37,000ton U.S. Naval Ships Columbia and the Neches are on shuttle runs in the Far East, Seafarers on these vessels who had completed their signed ship's articles were flown from overseas to payoffs at JFK Airport, New York recently. The Columbia and the Neches were the former Falcon tankers SS Princess and Falcon Lady^ once operated by the Iran Destiny Co. The ships are run by the Militaiy Sealift Command. Seaforers have been riding the two fully-automated ships since the early part of this year for the Mount Shipping Co. of New York after the firm won a one-year contract in competitive bidding with 60 other U.S.-flag operators. i < C- J:' SlU Patrolman Teddy Babkowski (seated center) is at a JFK Airport payoff In New York City on Oct. 24 with part of the crew of the U.S. Naval Ship Columbia (Mount Shipping). Seated right Is Recertified Bosun Billy K. Nuckols, ship's chairman and from left, standing are: ABs GIno Bousson, Basir Zaine, and Mike Delaney; Engine-Deck Utilltyman Lee Drennen; AB Dave McNeil and Steward Delegate M. Hussein. Another JFK Airport payoff last month was for the USNS Neches (Mount Shipping). SlU Patrolmen Ted Babkowski (seated far left) and Jack Caffey (seated 2nd left) make out Union dues and SPAD receipts for AB Rick Forrest (standing center), Cook and Baker Tom Maley (standing right) and QMED George Elot, Jr. (seated right). Here's the USNS Columbia tied up at North Pier, Yokohama, her home port. SlU Representative George RIpoll (seated left) shakes hand of OS Sal Noblle (far right) on giving him his SPAD receipt on Oct. 28 at a JFK Airport payoff at the Holiday Inn there. Waiting their turn from the TT Williamsburgh (Westchester Marine) are, (I. to r.): Chief Steward Frank Costango, secretary-reporter; Utilltyman Ahmed Sallm and Messman Bob Page. The crew was flown in from Greece. �r — from preceding activities and makes contributions to candidates. A member may voluntarily contribute as he sees fit or make no contribution without fear of reprisal.) Thirty-four who have realized how important it is to let the SIU's voice be heard in the Halls of Congress have contributed $200, eight have contributed $300, three $400, one $500, one $600, and one $1,100. For the rest of the year the LOG will be running the SPAD honor rolls because the Union feels that in the upcoming months our political role must be maintained if the livelihoods of Seafarers are to be protected. (A copy of our report is filed with the Federal Election Commission and is available for purchase from the Federal Election Commis­ sion, Washington, B.C.) SPAD Honor Roll AbrMmtjR. AcmdOfV. AdaaMoii,R.R. Agniinr,!. Agoflair^A. Alr,R. AJieiaindar«G. Alexander, H. Aigiurin,M. A11,N.M. Allen,!. Alomo,!. • I •••: Alfaicx,P. Annit,K. i,W. ,P. Andenon,A. ABdecBon,A. ABdenon,D. Andenon,E.C Anderson,H. Aiidetw«,R. AnderaonjIL Aners<Hio,C Anni>,G. AnticI,M. Antonio,!. A4aino,G. AK!iliiald,H. Ai«Hilca,A. _^;.';''Ati^!. "•AieK^,S. Atidaion,D. A*iapiiOII,i£. A*aiil,IS.-iiniiiEoxidd,'T. 4'^ Bndgett,!. Baiiy,D. Bartiett,!. Bean,C BeedtinK,M.E. ilclllnter,W. Bennett,!. Bc^firia,!. BeiHgteln,A. Bjoi!Bnon,A. Btanfon,M.!. B!onstetn,D. Binitt,!. Bobalek,W.!. Bonser,L. Bortz,C. Bmidiean,R.!. BO«SNHI,E. Boyie,D. Boyne,D.F. Bindley,E. Bnuinan,G. Brown,G. A. Brown,!. Rrown,!. Biyan^B. BIKCI,P. Bmlat,F. Bafce,T. Bimiette,P*' Baifon,SL Bnysee,1i. Bynie,E. Byrne, W. Caiillda,S. Caffoy»!. Cidn,F. CanqMA. CaiapMi,A.G. CamplM^H. Caiieila,F.!. C8iaba«o,iL Caibone,V^ Caraidlo,ir Cherire,!. Cirignano,L. Cllffofd,R. Cofone, W. Coniptoo,W. Conidin,K. Conner,S. Cooiunans,R. Cooper, N. Cooper, W.D. Cosfauiga,F. Co8telio,M. Conrfney,!. Craig,!. L. Crawford, W. Crocco,G. Cross, M. Cniz,A. Daris,!. Davfa,!. DaxB,!. DeBarrios,M. DeChanip,A. DegnxBnui,F. DennMoe,!. Dickey, W. Dfliing,L. l>oak,W. DolMon,T. Dol^^D. Dongias,V. Dowd,V. DrngKdii,A. Drake, W. Drosak,P. DttBoie,N. OnPaoia,R. Dwyer,!. Dyer,A. Eddin,!. EiiiB,P. EscaliMM,D. Eqpinoea,R. Fagan,W. FanningjR. Fmner.D. F«niea,F. Fnnt,!. Fay,!. Fayad, A. FerTgoson,M. Fietciwr,B. f1orons,C. Forgeron,L. Foster,!. Foz,P. Fkanco,P. FlRBnk!r.,S. Freenuu^B. Ftonnfdltcr,D. Fnentes,!!. Fli^W. Foifond,S. Fnnk,W. F\nnkawa,H. F^li, S. G8iiiiro,M. Gaiicki,H. GaIii80S,P. rtlolHnnij WGaBWMB,K. .Gpniy»F. ' ' Garda,P. Garcia,R.F. Gair%an,M. Gaikili,lL Ganiw,!. Gcitiie,C GiM,Di Gioin8,S. Giidewcii,T. Goff,W. Gomez, M. Gonzalez, C. Gooding, H. G<»bea,R. Go68e,F. Greroe,Ii. Gtjina,y. Gtoii,W. Goernsey,W. Gnidry,F. Gnfllen,A. Gnderr^C. Iiaber,E. llagen,B. HaD, E. IIan,M. HaU,K.M. Haii,L. Haii,W. Hainblct,A. Hairb,!. Hart,R. Ha88an,H. Has8Ni,B. Hayes,K. HiQmes,B. iIebert,T. Bdfaner,B. Aimfla,E. Hendrick,R.G. Ifernandez,E. Hflronz,A. Hidaii,A.A. H[incs,T. liiBtze,C. Hoift,E. Hotaa^E. Honmyonponr, M. Hdnd(o,S. Hoaciiins,C.Bf. HndBon,S. HnffBian,R.L, HnSord,!!. Hns8ein,M. Hnttmi, G. IOvino,L. !acolMi,R. Annswn,S. !<dinson,A. !<duison,C. !<duison,R. • !(»ie8,!. !one8,!.R. !ones, T. !ose^,E. Kanak,W. Kastina,A. keUy,!. Kendrick,D. K»niwe,&-..,:^:: Kecr,R.A.; Kiliffiey,!. KifalieiM,B. Kizzitc,C. iaein,A. Kbllowitck,W. Konbck,T. KowntdUfi. Kramer, M. Kn8inioto,Y. LanAert,lL Lawrence,M. ^ Leader,W. Lebda,F. Lee, H. v Les,Ku" $1,100 Honor Roll Christenberry, R. A. S600 Honor Roll Ponieilane,R. $500 Honor Roll Rkhonx,!. $400 Honor Roll Dryden,!. Pansier, L. Liiiedaid,IL $300 Honor Roll Brooks, S.T. Coniey,M.,Msgr. ApostiesiiipoftiieSea CnnninginumW. Fetfara,A. Haii,P. McFariand, D. Nielsen, K. Paczkowski,S. $200 Honor Roll Aigina,!. Aipeda,!. Bamman, G. Bergeria,S. Brand, H. Browning, G. Bni,R. Coker,D. Ciirtis,T. DiGiorgio,!. Drozak,F. Dudley, K. EciievaiTia,R. Foster, W. Lesnansky,A. Loma8,A. Lombardo,!. Mahw,T. McCaiiogh,L. Morris,!. (Mesro,C. Poik,E. PnHiBii,!. Pnirer,E. Qninter,!. Reck,L. RkUwrg,!. Sana€o,C. Sanchez,R. Sannder8,L. Seabron,S. Sfewart,E. Terpe,K. Zioikowskf,W. Ldoadc,L. Leo, A. Lescovlch,W. Lessard, A. Libby,H. Lighlfoot,R. Lindsey,H. Lobodat,T. Log Staff Logne,!. Loieas,P. Lopez, R. Mi^;rod«r,W. Maiensky,G. MaidonBdo,0. Manafe,D. Mancini,R. Mandene,S. Marcns,M. A. Marineiii,P. Martin,!. Martin,!. Martin, T.!. Mask,W. Matson,!. Matthes,B. Mattiiey,N. Mavdone,S. McCartney, G. McCiinttm,!. L McDeIlas,C.M. McEln»y,E.L. MdKay,D. McVay,H. Mears,F.!. MeBadea^A.^ Mercer,!. MMord,H. Middleton,a Blignano,B. Mize,C. Moiiacd,C. Mow^!. Mongeiii,F. Moody,0. Mo«mqr,E.X. BfRnMMy,S. Moore, W. Monjs,E. Morris,E.W. MmriB,W. Miwrison,!. M<Mrtensen,0. Mnnsie,!. Morniy,R. Myerchak,!. Myers, H. MJTOXIL. Ndpoii,F. Na8li,W. Nelson,!. Newberry,!. Nieisen,R. Nielsen, V. Nortbcott,!. OVriemE. Oettei,F. Okrog!y,ILA. CHirera,W. 01son,F. Paiadino,F. Paiano,!. PqpaiBiuinoa, D. Paradise, L. Parad|ise,R. Parndi,!. Patton,S.M. Payne,0. Peraita,R.L. Perez,!. Peth,C.L. Phanenf,P. Piatak,S. Pollard, G. Pow,!. Powdl, S. Praza,L. Prentke,R. PrevaSjP. PreTatt,C. Prindle,D. Prott,T.L. Psaleh,A. Pnrgvee,A. QnankOjL Qniles,R. Qninamwz,R. Ratcliff,C Reed, A. RciBOsa,G. A. Rdnosa,!. ReUe,!. Reynolds, H.T. Riddle,D.W. Ries,C. Riley,E. Ripoll,G.M. Rima,A. Roades,O.W. RiDberts,H. Roberts,!. Robertson, T. RoUnron,!. Rodrktnez,F. Rodilgnez,!. RodMBaez,R. Ro^!.T. Rogm»G. Ron^,C. Rostfio,P. R^,B. Ri^{rid,F. RHI,G. Rna80,M. Ryan,!. Ry»i,N. Sacco,M. Sacco,!. Salaar,R Salei^F.N. Salky,Ri Sancliez,A. Sandhe2^M.E. Saii8H',A. Santos,F. Sapp,C. Schawbland,!. Sclinffeis,P. Scott,C. ScnDly,!. Seagord,E. Seiix,F. Selzcr,R. SdKr,S. Sengeknib,B.!. Sep*'ivcda,R. SeclB,M. Sgag|iardich,A. Shackelfofd,W. Snnp, G. Sharp,T. Shaw,L. ShNiaan,R. Sholar,E.W. Sigler,M. Slva,M. Si^y,R.A. Skonipski,E. maflsar,K. Sinitli,H.C. Sniith,R. Smith, W. Snyder,!. Solomon, A. Somos,N. Sore8i,T. Spence,B.Ri Siiepar^E.S. Spiegel, H. Sta^,F. Stearns, B. Ste^iens,C. Stevens, iL Stevens, W. Stever,lL Straass,H. Stnbblefield,P. Stnbblefield,W. Stobbleficd,B. Sollivan,W.!. Shmnann,!. SiiiTick,R. Swidersld,!. Tannar,C. Taylor,F.E. TBy*"»G. Ta^OT,S. Tdega^C Teti,F. llNHnas,!. l]ion9son,G. Tirclli,E. Yowns, R, , 1>oy,S. Tnraer,G. UIBse,T. Vallejo,A. Vattdeiiende,D. yelazqnez,W. yelez,A. y«zoB,R. yogel,A. yogd,c. yiikinir,G. Wagnar,M. Walkar,F. WaBEar,T. Waflk«r,W. WaHis,!. Waltas,!!. Ward,C. Wadiington,E. Wass,K. Weaver, A. WeIber,H. White, F. White, W. Wflburn,R. Wlllianis,L. Wilson, B. WBson,C.W. Winder,R. Wing6eld,P.G. Whm,L. Winqiiist,G. Wolf,P. Worley,M. Wotster,R. Wright,A. Yafai,K. Yakel,R. Yarmola,!. Yonng,!. Zeioy,!. Zielwinski,& . Ut 1:- • K r:| ^ i', , Ht • •' 3 i IC ' '• • f-1^. "Ji *. i ^ '• 1-^ I .'t- V7 -f'i i ••i >^i V - .} i vi: - -• t : I a«,T. ' .1 Page 39 •l? 1 "f 11 f1 November. 1978 11 Ii < * I'l �••SEAFARERS w LOG November, 1976 «Mticial pubUcatiM af the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAI. UNION• Atlaatle, Onlf, Lakas and loIandWatara District* AFL-CIO liiiSiiii nm - '^0 mh 7\' A f.f. V- - J %A: r-1: f J ®'' - 4 ' "" , I \ ' I \:m a-y, 'V V ..V, "-.-1 f&t'XXX-'X/ 04 ^®iil • • •'4Ai0§ii •X" '- < : S4'4V:: tr .' 1 V'.-'j'.-" ' '• 0i04x$40 f'A- " 'i . , - .01 , ' / , -"jMyB" , . • y ^0' i ^03' \I - '* . » J X" ^ • . .. ix: ^'\~-- x:Ax'ci^-':: r< „-V ' I: I I -y ^x'""» L ./: -.-,Va':jg"7jJ V."' • \y-'W " — m —•C' '. ' M » -a- life of a Seafarer brother or your own. All you have to do is donate one pint of your bic^ to the Union's Blood Bankso you, yoin dependents and shipmates wUI h lifetime supply of life-saving blood ayailable when an emergency strikes. The transfusion of blood is available to you and yours no matter if you are stricken at sea or ashote or''Where :y family resides. Just ask your port agent about the details. 0CA^''44 • y...-:. MX'A'A I. an adequate supply of blood on hand always, ail you would have to do is give a pint of blood eadi year. Then you would be fulfilling your individual responsibility to your family, your iiAAxx 'xW-'-K Brothers of the Sea and yourself. I ? (. i '' ' f) 11 I been in existence, 10,000 pints of blood ut clinic alone. As blood is always needed, why don't you give a pint of blood at the medical Taciiity in your port or when you are at the |S1U Medical Chnic at |lfeu will never be sorry that you did. ta" X'H" .1 ' U4m:tX;zXi?.i::XS9 / -TJAM 'U i ^ • -V'.,y•' 'iij.X' u/rXxXl- f. i'^ u.00;•' .'.C,. • 4 y;:i.%r;!' AXxx'A � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1970-1979 Description An account of the resource Volumes XXXII-XLI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource November 1976 Description An account of the resource Headlines: TUG EILEEN C. SINKS; COOK DROWNS UNEMPLOYMENT UP TO 7.9% AS THE ECONOMY LAGS BLAZE CRIPPES SS SEATTLE IN MIDATLANTIC SIU STRIVES TO KEEP LAKE MICHIGAN FERRIES AFLOAT SIU SIGNS 1ST VACATION PLAN FOR INLAND BOATMEN DISCUSS SIU-IBU MERGER AT P.P. MEETING HEALTH, SAFETY ON RUNAWAY SHIPS ATTACKED BY ILO CARTER VICTORY HIGHLIGHTS LABOR'S ROLE IN THE ELECTION MEANY NAMES HALL, 4 OTHERS TO PANEL ON LESILATION FOR CONGRESS SIUNA BACKS MC@S VS. JAPANESE CARTEL'S POOLING COAST GUARD REMISS ON CREWS' HEALTH, SAFETY, SAYS HLSS HEAD DELTA, 2 OTHER LINES FACE LOSS OF CARGOES UNDER BRAZILIAN LAW GOVERNMENT STUDY RECOMMENDS STORING OIL IN LAID-UP TANKERS HALL SEES TARIFF CUT AS LOOPHOLE IN 200-MI. FISHING LIMIT SCHOLARSHIP WINNER FINDS TEACHING REWARDING HLSS PRESIDENT ELECTED CO-CHAIRMAN OF THE NTATC IN 1977 SOVIET SUBVERTING OF GRAIN PACT FOCUS OF NEW TALKS NEW TANKER SS ZAPATA ROVER CREWS IN SAN PEDRO HALL URGES CONSTRUCTION RESTART ON CROSS-FLORIDAL CANAL BAD NEWS - SEVEN SHOTS! FATE SEEMS TO LINK BOATMAN JIM BERNACHI TO THE RIVERS HEW SEEN EASING ON CLOSING OF 8 USPHS HOSPITALS CALIFORNIA COULD STALL MOVEMENT OF NORTH SLOPE OIL LAKER PAUL THAYER SPEEDS COAL-ORE CARGO UNION BROTHERHOOD KEY TO ALCOHOLIC REHABILITATION PROGRAM 'THIS IS THE STORY OF MY FIRST SIX MONTHS OF SOBRIETY' A LINK IN THE CHAIN THAT KEEPS NORTHEAST WARM RIDES OUT 50 MPH BLIZZARD ON JINX SHIP TO 46-YEAR MARRIAGE SATELLITE SHIP-TO-SHORE PHONE CAN SAVE LIFE CONGRESS ADJOURNS, FOOD STAMP PROGRAM SAVED FOR NOW NAVY TURNS DEAF EAR TO COMMERCIAL TUG SAVINGS RAILROADS CRIPPLING WATERWAYS TRAINING PROGRAMS TO MEET THE INDUSTRY NEEDS PAGES FROM THE HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN SEAMEN'S LABOR MOVEMENT PANAMA SHIP, 20, SEIZED WITH $134-MILLION IN DRUGS ARGUMENTS FAVOR ALL-AMERICA ALASKA ROUTE 34-YEAR-OLD SEAFARER GRAUDATES FROM GED PROGRAM AT HLSS SIU GIVES 7 SCHOLARSHPS TO MEMBERS, DEPENDENTS JFK PAYOFFS FOR WILLIAMSBURGH, COLUMBIA, NECHES Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 11/1/1976 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXXVIII, No. 11 1976 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/d30e4cb6d8f91a92e2a65603296df007.PDF bd39221b80da02a44c9c6ab2ab32632a PDF Text Text 'Ij:y . !• V. .S- 1 • I i ., • •n •.- 4 - -• .: ^ Jvl Chicago, Duluth iShow Members' ' Many Skitls •• ^ • Crew on Viest Coast .iliPs®^: . 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Its cru­ cial location makes it one of the most important navigational facilities on the inland waterways. ' The locks and dam at Alton, built in 1938; have become a bottleneck. The how this could happen. Despite the weakness of the project's opponents' arguments, a Federal judge ruled that the rejjlacement must be huge holes have developed in the river's specifically authorized by Congress. An attempt was made l^st year to add floor near the dam supports. It only stands to reason that a new, language authorizing the replacement of larger facility is needed at Alton. But in Locks and Dam 26 to an appropriation^ August of 1974, just one day before bill. The language was adopted by the construction bids for the project were to Senate but was narrowly defeated in the be let, a suit was filed against the re­ House. In the latest.Congressional action, placement by a coalition of railroads Locks and Dam 26 authorization was and environmentalists. The railroads claim that a larger lock included in a Senate water resources at Alton will hurt their business, al­ biU,but opponents of the waterways were though they have already proved them­ able to tie a waterways user charge pro­ selves unable to handle the current vision to the Locks and Dam 26 section shipping needs of the Midwest. The of the bill. The presence of the contro­ environmentalists charge that a new versial user charge provision clouded Locks and Dam 26 will damage the the issue and brought about the defeat environment, but they have not proven Continued on Page 38 Congress Adjourns main lock is only 600 feet long, the same length as the locks on the two waterways to the north. The auxiliary lock is even smaller at 360 feet long. A standard-sized tow on the Illinois and Upper Mississippi Rivers consists of 15 barges, and a tow of this size must be broken up and locked .through a 600-fobt lock in two stages. This tedi­ ous double-locking procedure consumes a great deal of time and creates long lines of tows which are delayed for many hours and sometimes for days during the busy seasons. Not only is the Alton facility too small, but it is in a dangerous state of disrepair. Lock walls have shifted and Lakes Super Bulk Carrier M/V Belle Riyer Hears Completion Construction of the 20th and largest self-unloading bulk carrier in American Steamship Co.'s Great Lakes fleet is well under way. On Sept. 30, the 660- GREAT LAKES foot bow section of ASC's new 1,000foot Lakes carrier was launched at the Bay Shipbuilding Corp. Yard in Stur­ geon Bay, Wise. The keel was laid Mar. 11,1976. The vessel is scheduled to be chris­ tened the M/ V Belle River in August 1977, and delivered to the SlU-contracted American Steamship Co. It will be used to car^ clean-burning, lowsulphur Western coal for the Detroit Edison Co. on a regular run from Duluth to^the St. Clair, Mich, generating station. The SlU-contracted M/ V St. Clair, American Steamship's new 770-foot carrier, has been hauling coal on this run since it was launched last April. WIU Join Sections The Belie RivePs 340-foot stern sec­ tion is currently under construction in a nearby graving drydock in the Bay Shipyard. Upon completion of the stern, the drydock will be flooded, the bow floated in, and the two sections joined. The Belle River will have a dead­ weight tonnage of 60,000 long tons, with an unloading capability of 10,000 short tons of coal per hour. The car­ rier's four diesel engines will produce 14,000 shaft hp and a speed of 16 mph. It will have an operating draft of 27.6 feet. Super carriers of the 1,000 foot class are the wave of the future on the Great Lakes. Shipping companies have 11 of the giant bulk carriers on order and three are already in operation. scale replay—of the same kind of internal membership unity on the part of thousands of Seafarers and Boatmen that made our organization a success to begin with. i .Now that the SIU-IBU merger is a reality, what does it all mean for the . Union and our members both today and in the future? , From a purely pragmatic point of view, the merger will effectively cut the Union's administrative costs, which have been skyrocketing right along with the price of just about everything else. In turn, these cost reductions will insure the Union's continued ability to provide high quality Services for all our members. PulHaM In another aspect, the merger launches our united Uiiion into a much stronger position to protect the rights, welfare, jobs and job security of our members in the two vital areas of collective bargaining and organizing the thousands of still unorganized seagoing people working the nation's harbors, rivers, oceans and Lakes. It also provides the united SIU with more widespread political effectiveness at all levels of government from local to statewide, to national and inter­ national. The history and growth of the SIU has been marked by a continuous series In addition, the merger will enable the SIU to continue to provide the of tough struggles, from the waterfront to W^hington, D.C., for the personal educational programs and opportunities necessary for Boatmen and Sea­ rights and dignity of a lot of hardworking seafaring men and women.. farers to acquire the changing job and work skills of a rapidly changing We won some of these struggles and we lost some too, but regardless of industry. the outcome, our opponents always knew they were in a fight down to the I think that most of these projected results of the SIU-IBU merger are wire. fairly obvious to our members, because the SIU membership is an informed The effectiveness of our Union in a wide range of areas involving maritime one and knows the issues and problems facing our industry today. no doubt surprises a lot of outsiders, because to them, the SIU has few appar­ However, far beyond the pragmatic, the political, the organizational and ent resources. In a way, they are probably right because we as a labor Union educational benefits the merger of our two unions undoubtedly will representing seamen do not have unlimited manpower or unlimited financial provide, I believe that this merger marks a kind of rebirth for the SIU that resources to achieve our goals. will inject new life and new power into working toward the goal that has Quite the contrary, the success and strength of our Union has always always been our objective since the Union's inception—and that is a better depended on a formula of an intangible nature—and that is a high degree life, a secure life, for our members and their families. of internal membership unity mixed with the determination to build a There is no question that the SIU has made great strides in achieving this better life for ourselves. Time and time again throughout our history, our goal forour members. But we would be deceiving ourselves if we thought members came through for the Union and themselves by showing the ability that nothing could take away the security we have won and built on from to remain united on an issue until it was resolved. And believe me, it has past victorious fights. paid off in a big way for all of us. Wp must face the fact that the future of all segments of the U.S. maritime Last month was no different, as an overwhelming majority of both the industry—deep sea, inland waters and shipbuilding—is by no means secure. SIU and IBU memberships voted to merge the Inland Boatmen's Union into A quick look at the nation's economy and the millions of American workers the SIU A & G district. I believe that the gratifying result of the merger vote from all industries on the unemployment lines will attest to this. is significant for everyone concerned for two very important reasons. First, We can have a secure industry—an industry that will provide for our it brings two strong unions—in fact the strongest unions representing Boat­ needs as workers and family men. But we have to work at it, and work at it men and unlicensed Seafarers in the country—together into one more effec­ aggressively from a position of strength and unity. The merger has thrust tive labor organization better able to provide for its members' needs than our Union into such a position. Now it is up to us to make the most of it. I ever before. Secondly, it is a dramatic demonstration—in essence a large believe we will. mmm Two Strong Unions Come Together Change of address cards on Form 3579 should be sent to Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Gulf Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn N.Y. 11232. Published monthly. Second Class postage paid at Brooklyn, N.Y. Vol. XXXVIII, No. 10, October 1976. / Page 2 Vtrd'-'J-.Sj- t .s :f • J »;>. ?. «: i-'- r *v. V ' J,' Y: L'.V,!.• -v; ;• .• Seafarers Log �m Hall: 'Lack of Vision' Blocks Seopower Development / SlU President Paul Hall has charged that a lack of imagination and vision in America's national policies and atti­ tudes toward maritime "has blocked development of an appropriate seapower concept" so vital to our national security. Speaking before the Convention of the National Propeller Club in San Diego this month, President Hall fur­ ther charged that "at a time when the importance of the oceans is increasing, our maritime strength—^Navy and mer­ chant fleet—continues to decrease in force and size." Hall supported his charges with facts, pointing out that since 1968, U.S. Navy vessel strength has plunged 50 percent INDEX Legislative News Washington Activities ....Page 9 Locks and Dam 26 fight .. Page 2 Union News President's Report Page 2 SPAD honor roll Page 39 SlU scholarships '.Backpage Headquarters Notes Page 7 Norfolk meeting Page 4 Inland Lines .Page 6 At Sea-Ashore Page 12 Lakes Picture Page 8 Tallying Committees Page 10 Port Agents Conference Pages 19-22 General News Hall at Propeller Club Page 3 Reply to Coast Guard Page 7 National unemployment ..Page 7 Jobless study Page 5 Sailors Snug Harbor Page 6 Oil industry ... ..... Page 23 Shipping American Heritage Belle River Boatmen in Duluth, Chicago Lakewood Zapata Patriot Orgulf equipment Ship's Committees Dispatchers' Reports: Great Lakes Deep Sea Inland Waters Ships' Digests from 976 ships to 477 ships. Hall stated, "it is frightening to realize that each year in the last decade our Navy has lost more ships than were lost at Pearl Harbor." Hall also pointed out that since 1968, the U.S. merchant fleet declined from 906 ships to 520 ships despite the fact that over 25 percent of total world in­ ternational trade is with the United States. Hall affirmed that the simultaneous decline of the U.S. Navy and merchant fleet is connected, charging that "the American public, the Administration, the Congress and the various maritime components themselves, do not fully understand the integrated nature of seapower and the necessity for a strong maritime presence, both military and commercial, in any area in which the United States has vital national inter­ ests." Hall then pointed out that while America's seapower declines, "the So­ viet Union is engaged in the greatest shipbuilding program of its history, both merchant marine and naval." From 1960 to 1976, the Soviet mer­ chant fleet grew from 1,033 vessels to­ talling 3.5 million tons to 2,678 vessels totalling 14 million tons. In addition, the Russian's fleet development plans reportedly call for tripling their capacity of RO-RO vessels, tripling their con­ tainer capacity and developing a LASH fleet. Hall aflfirmed, "while we were going from first to eight in world maritime rankings, the Russians have gone from 23rd to sixth in merchant fleet tonnage," and he warned that if America forfeits control of the seas, it will "surrender • A higher level of Government co­ ordination and concern for the U.S. maritime industry through the creation of a maritime affairs assistant on the White House level. This proposal has already received bipartisan support in Congress, and it would improve coordi­ nation of civilian maritime activities and result in "a more constructive interfac­ ing with the Navy." •_A renewed national commitment to revitalizing our merchant fleet by re­ vitalizing the original goals of Congress as embodied in the Merchant Marine Act of 1970. Since the passage of the 1970 Act, which called for the construc­ tion of 300 new ships in 10 years, only 58 vessels have been contracted for con­ struction. Funds requested by the Presi­ dent and appropriated by Congress re­ main unspent and the program has ground to a virtual halt. • Development of a national cargo policy to assure that U.S.-flagships carry a fair share of cargoes in all U.S. trades. Where possible, that policy should consist of bilateral agreements with our trading partners. And when these agreements are not possible, the policy should require that a designated minimum percentage of energy and strategic raw material imports be car­ ried on U.S.-flagships. Hall affirmed that by seriously enact­ ing this three-point program, the U.S. Paul Hall can achieve "a merchant fleet consistent military, economic and political power." with our seapower needs." Hall strongly recomniended that the Hall expressed confidence that Amer­ United States move quickly to correct its maritime shortcomings and chart a ica "will demonstrate the requisite new course to rebuild the nation's mari­ imagination to confront the realities and time strength. To accomplish this. Hall to move into our third century in a pos­ urged the adoption of a three-point pro­ ture of maritime strength rather than weakness." gram, which includes: Page 3 Page 2 Tentatively set for crewing by Sea­ farers on Nov. 3 in the port of Wilming­ ton, the new 90,000 dwt supertanker the SS American Heritage (Aeron Ma­ rine) will soon join her three sisterships, the SS Golden Monarch, the SS Golden Endeavor and the SS Golden Dolphin. On her maiden voyage, the American Heritage will onload crude oil in the Virgin Islands for delivery to East Coast consumers getting ready for win­ tertime cold and frost. The 894-foot American Heritage was Bicentenially-launched early this Page 11 Page 13 Page 15 Page 25 Page 27 Page 29 Page 16 . .Page 24 .Page 26 Page 12 Page 28 Pages 30-31 Special Features What Is NMC? Page 18 Alcoholic Rehab Page 17 Lakes song .Page8 Medicare ..' Page 29 Cold water survival Page 32 Articles of particular interest to each area-can be found on the follow­ ing pages: . SlU Executive Vice President Frank Drozak (right) stands with former Federal Maritime Commission chief Helen D. Bentley (center) and Leon Shapiro of National MEBA at the launching of the SS American Heritage (Aeron Marine) early this year at the National Steel and Shipbuilding Co. Yard in San Diego. year, the Golden Monarch last year and the Golden Endeavor and Go/den Dol­ phin in 1974 at the National Steel and Shipbuilding Co. Yard in San Diego. All the San Clemente class (OBO tanker version, like the SS Ultramar) vessels can carry 25-million gallons of crude totaling 500,000 barrels at a 16.5 knot cruising speed from 24,500 hp en­ gines. The ships carry enough fuel to travel 15,000 miles. They all have environmentally-designed double-bot­ tomed hulls with automatic Butterworth systems for tank cleaning. Seafarers rid­ ing the ships have private rooms and semiprivate bathroorns. The ship will also have the Satellite Navigation Sys­ tem. She will also be able to transit the Panama Canal. The first vessel in the three-ship series, the SS Golden Dolphin, has al­ ready generated $100,000 into the U.S. economy. Pages October, 1976 i| ? ITJ .,h \ •' DEEP SEA .Page 14 Page 24 Deep Sea: 3,4,12,15,16,27 lniandWater8:2.6.11,24.25 Great Lakes: 2,8,13,14,29 • . New Supertanker American Heritage Training and Upgrading Seafarers participate in 'A' seniority upgrading Pages 33-34 Upgrading class schedule, requirements and application . .".Pages 35-37 GED requirements ..Page36 Membership News 3 Lakes old timers Boatman Bane Former scholarship winner New pensioners Final Departures ' t \ .. t �Signing in (above top left) and waiting in line next are Seafarers B. Fowler and Robert Sawyer for the start of the Sept. 9 monthly membership meeting in the port of Norfolk. Later in the meeting (above top right) SlU Patrolman Steve Papuchis (left) chairs the meeting at the podium while Patrolman Mark Evans, re­ cording-secretary, stamps the books and sea cards of members present. During the meeting (below left) Brother W. A. Mitchell (standing) asks the chair about shipping and the Russian grain run and (below right) Seafarer A. R. Sawyer (standing) gets a laugh from the membership with a witty remark. Norfolk Meeting Targets USSR Grain Nyet V • ' ' ' - : Norfolk Port Agent Gordon Spencer (left) shows deep sea oldtimer Kirby Wright how to register to vote oh the upcoming SlU-IBU merger just before the membership meeting. Page 4 NORFOLK — Almost 100 SIU yards to be manned by U.S. seafarers, meml^ers filled the shipshape Union and what President Paul Hall is doing Hiring Hall here to nearly overflow­ about automation. ing at last month's monthly member­ At the meeting's conclusion. Port ship meeting as Port Agent Gordon Agent Spencer reminded the mepiSpencer and his aides focused on the bership to vote in the SIU-IBU nationwide maritime union demon­ merger election which was going on strations—including one at this port then. —^protesting Russia's refusal to use U.S. ships to carry grain to the Soviet Union in August. Chairing the meeting, Patrolman Steve Papuchis told the members that shipping was slow in the port. At this point, a Seafarer got up to ask the chairman some questions about shipping. Another asked about the Russian grain problem. After answering those queries, Papuchis then read Atlantic Coast Vice President Earl "Bull" Shepard's Legislative Report on how Congress would recess Oct. 2 until January; how the GOP Convention in Kansas City had not adopted a maritime plank in their Presidential campaign platform; the latest work in Congress on bills to regulate drilling for oil on the Outer Continental Shelf; the lat­ est on tax reform legislation from Capitol Hill which would give U.S. Registering to vote in the SIU-IBU shipovmers a 5 percent tax credit for merger election is Inland Boatman building U.S.-flag ships in American Gerald E. Cessna of the Virginia Pilot Boat Co. ' ' ' , Seafarers Log �Hall Scores CG Bureaucracy on Manning Cuts SIU President Paul Hall has attacked as "bureauocratic arrogance in the ex­ treme" a recent Coast Guard Naviga­ tion and Vessel Inspection Circular (NVC) which advocates an across-theboard reduction of the unlicensed crew on automated vessels. Hall angrily declared, in a letter to Rear Admiral William Benkert at Coast Guard Headquarters, that before the Coast Guard puts any of its proposals, which includes support for an "unman­ ned or periodically unattended engine room," into effect, these issues should be the subject of hearings, testimony, examination and due process. The most glaring defect in the Coast Guard's proposals, which concentrate solely on navigational concerns, is that they violate either existing laws or clear mandates of Congress concerning the safe operation of marine vessels. For instance. Congress has made it clear that in addition to navigational safety, equal concern must be given to such items as regular vessel mainte­ nance, occupational health and safety, both physical and psychological of the crew, and protection of the marine en­ vironment. In seeming direct opposition to these mandates, the Coast Guard circular makes only "passing reference to the maintenance of equipment and ma­ chinery. In fact, it is given the lowest of priorities, if any meaningful attention at all." In addition, the circular totally ig­ nores occupational health and safety factors, making no mention of such vital crew concerns as workload; psy­ chological impact of high noise levels and the physical effect upon hearing; the psychological and physical impact of voyages without regular and routine leave; the routine and monotony brought about by quick turn-arounds, and the requirements and effects of multiple duties in an environment ex­ posed to extreme elements and most hazardous conditions. In regard to the environment. Hall charged that not only has the Coast Guard "abysmally ignored" the issue, but it "has failed to demonstrate that it had consulted with the Environmental Protection Agency concerning this cir­ cular, thereby precluding interested parties working with the EPA to assure that the legislative scheme (governing marine environmental safety) is being properly and adequately observed and fostered." In addition to these concerns. Con­ gress has affirmed for decades that "our merchant marine shall not be manned by all purpose crews." Yet the Coast Guard arrogantly proclaims in its cir­ cular that it "favors the general purpose crew approach as well as reduction in crew concepts." Besides the fact that the Coast Guard's circular falls flat on its face in regard to the need for vessel mainte­ nance and crew and environmental safety, the circular seems to be partic­ ularly biased against the unlicensed sea­ man. The most obvious demonstration of this bias is carried in the circular's comments concerning the "state of the art"' of marine automation In regard to licensed officers, the cir­ cular states; "Although the state of the art has provided much by way of automated pilot, house controls, automatic steer­ ing. radar, electronic sensors, alarms and other warning devices, they are still generally at a stage of evaluation. Until the reliability of the equipment and the related human element are proven and there is some wide or universal adop­ tion, a reduction in the present number of required licensed deck watch officers Continued on Page 38 GAO Says Ford Jumped Gun in Mayaguez Rescue A Congressional agency which audits and probes the U.S. executive branch, the General Accounting Office (GAG) early this month contended in a 162page report that the Ford Administra­ tion jumped the gun in the rescue of the SlU-manned containership SS May­ aguez (Sea-Land) from Cambodia in May.1975 when 41 American soldiers (18 Leathernecks and 23 coptermen) were lost saving the crew. The report found that President Ford did not have to order a Marine rescue assault on a Cambodian island where it was thought the already-freed Mayaguez crew was or order a preemptive bomb strike on Cambodian targets be­ cause U.S. pilots on the scene the day before the assault had sighted some 30 Seafarers in fishing boats leaving Koh Tang Is. Furthermore, the aerial spot­ ting of the crew, the GAO says, was not relayed to military authorities who rec­ ommended the assault. Also the military had ignored ac­ curate intelligence that had reported the presence of 150 heavily-armed Cam­ bodian soldiers on the island, preferring to believe that there were only 20 Cam­ bodian troops there, the report said. And, in a slap at the State Depart­ ment, the GAO report said that all diplomatic means were not used to free the Mayaguez prior to the launching of the attack on Cambodia. It said, in part ". , . little weight appears to have been given to indications that the Cambod­ ians might be working out a poltical solution." Congressional sources said the Chi­ nese Communist Government, through a neutral country, told the U.S. before the attack that she was using her in­ fluence with Cambodia to seek an early release of the ship and "excepted it to be released soon." On May 12, 1975, the Mayaguez bound for Sattahip, Thailand from Honk Kong was fired upon by three Cambodian gunboats in the early morn­ ing 60 miles off the mainland and eight miles off a group of small islands claimed by Cambodia and Vietnam. Captured, she was then taken into the Cambodian port of Kompong So. The rest is history. White House Disagrees White House press secretary Ron Nessen commenting on the GAO report said "Well, we disagree" with the re­ port's conclusion. "The President car­ ried out the actions in the Mayaguez case and believes that they were right. The interval of time has not affected anything." A top aide of Secretary of State Henry A. Kissinger, Lawrence S. Eagleburger, in a letter in the report, accused the GAO of "attempts to secondguess the actions of officials acting under the constraints of time." Kissinger said the report was "inade­ quate and misleading." He added "I was there and I know what information the Government was working from." In the second Ford-Carter debate on foreign policy on Oct. 6, a TV modera­ tor asked: "Mr. President, the Govern­ ment Accounting Office has just put out a report suggesting that you shot from the hip in the Mayaguez rescue mission and that you ignored diplomatic mes­ sages saying that a peaceful solution was in prospect. Why didn't you do more diplomatically at the time . . .?" Ford replied: ". . . Somebody who sits in Washington, D.C. 18 months after the Mayaguez incident, can be a very good grandstand quarterback. And let me make another observation. This morning I got a call from the skipper [Captain Miller] of the Mayaguez. He was furious because he told me that it was the action of me. President Ford, that saved the lives of the crew of the Mayaguez. "And I can assure you that if we had not taken the strong and forceful action that we did, we would have been criticized very, very severely for sitting back and not moving. Says "Crew is Thankful" "Captain Miller is thankful. The crew is thankful. We did the right thing. It seems to me that those who sit in Wash­ ington 18 months after the incident are not the best judges of the decision-mak­ ing process that had to be made by the National Security Council and by myself at the time the incident was developing in the Pacific. "Let me assure you that we made every possible overture to the People's Republic of China and through them to the Cambodian Government. We made diplomatic protests to the Cambodian Government through the United Na­ tions. Every possible diplomatic means was utilized. But at the same time, I had a responsibility, and so did the National Security Council to meet the problem at hand. And we handled it re­ sponsibly and I think Captain Miller's testimony to that effect is the best evi­ dence." Afterwards, the GAO denied Fords' charge of "partisan politics" in releas­ ing the report before the debate. The Defense Department, in a state­ ment appended to the report, said the military assessments "were as good as could be expected in the light of in­ formation then available." The GAO report concluded that the Marine assault and U.S. bombing on Cambodia's mainland did not win re­ lease of the Mayaguez crew because it started after the Cambodians had begun releasing the crew. But it said that fact "probably could not have been known at the time". The report also noted earlier U.S. military strikes and sinking of gunboats prob­ ably did influence Cambodia to release the crew. ". . . At the same time," the report said, "all available means were not used to obtain better evidence on the location of the crew while plans were being developed to assualt Koh Tang Is." The GAO said it was restricted by the executive branch from examining National Security Council records that might have shed more light on the Washington decision-making end of the Mayaguez episode. , n' t -ipi 'I ^•1. U, If•v I; • Pi 1 United Farmworkers Union Presses Free Elerfions in California The United Farmworkers Union is mobilizing again in California—-this time to guarantee farmworkers the right to select the union of their choice in a secret ballot. Although the State Agricultural Labor Relations Act gave farmworkers this right, the State Legislature—under pressure from the growers and the Teamsters Union—cut off funds to ad­ minister the law once it became appar­ ent that the United Farmworkers Union was winning most of the elections. Last April, the UFW decided to by­ pass the legislature and go directly to the voters through the initiative process. In a whirlwind 29-day campaign, farm- October, 1976 workers and their supporters gathered the signatures of 728,000 California voters to place the law on the ballot as Proposition 14. If Proposition 14 is passed by a pop­ ular vote, Nov. 2, the right to free elec­ tions in the field will become part of the State's Constitution and adequate fund­ ing for the historic collective bargaining law will be guaranteed. Would Guarantee Access Proposition 14 makes a few changes in the old law, which was passed in June, 1975. Union organizers will be guaranteed access to fieldhands during lunch hour, breaks, and before and after working hours. "Access" was not part of the original law, but it was permitted under a regulation of the State Agricul­ tural Relations Board. Earlier this year the growers chal­ lenged the access provision, claiming that it interfered with their property rights. But the California Supreme Court and the U.S. Supreme Court up­ held the rule. In addition. Proposition 14 allows the Agricultural Labor Relations Board to award treble damages in unfair labor practice cases where employers are found to have violated the law. Although the California Legislature voted $6.8 million to fund the Board on July 1 after a six-month delay, the UFW felt that the growers and Teamsters were just trying to head off support for the initiative. UFW president Cesar Chavez said the initiative is needed so "the future of farmworkers and their children is never again left to the fancy of weak legisla­ tors in Sacramento." Currently, the UFW is running a voter registration drive throughout Cali­ fornia and a Proposiiton 14 education campaign. The California Labor Federation, the AFL-CIO, the United Auto Workers, the SIU and many other unions back Proposition 14. The SIU urges its California mem­ bers and friends to vote "yes" on Prop­ osition 14, Nov. 2. 1 .1 Pages Ii /•! �St. Louis Heavy rains have raised the water level of the Mississippi River a bit, alleviat­ ing some of the low water problems on the Upper Mississippi. With the level up two or three feet in the last month, chances of the Upper Mississippi freezing to the ground level this winter have been reduced. Shipping is good in St, Louis this month with all contracted boats out of lay-up and running. Cincinnati Great Lakes The SlU-contracted company Luedtke Engineering Co. has postponed work on a pipeline in Marquette, Mich, until next spring because of weather condi­ tions. The project will involve trenching over land, through a flooded swamp and out into Lake Superior. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources is presently studying a proposed jet port which will be built in Lake Erie, construction of a new steel mill at Conneaut, nuclear power plant construction, and shoreline erosion and flood control projects. Leading all the Great Lake states in marine construction, Ohio is also presently surveying the dredging needs of Cleveland, Eastlake, Ash­ tabula, Lorain, Sandusky, Port Clinton and Toledo. With all the kinks in her steam engine worked out, the riverboat Mississippi Queen will be out of lay-up by Nov. 1. Ninety percent of her crew has indicated that they will take their jobs back. She will be running between Cincinnati and New Orleans for the rest of the year. Jacksonville Caribe Towing Co. is taking five or six boats off the West Coast-Alaska pipeline run for the winter and bringing them to Jacksonville. They will run between Jacksonville and Puerto Rico during the area's peak Christmas ship­ ping season, providing numerous jobs for area Boatmen. Norfolk Contract negotiations have begun with Allied Towing of Norfolk. Boatmen man 20 Allied hawser tugs in this port. Their contract expires in December. New Orleans Crescent Towing and Salvage has bought-a new boat from an East Coast outfit. A harbor tug, she is still unnamed. That's not necessary, Fenwick! NYC Withheld Board's $1M Until Settlement Snug Harbor Trustees Agree to Aid Two Ex-Residents The trustees of Sailors Snug Harbor have finally reached an agreement with Johan Bugel and Anthony Pujol, the two retired sailors who refused to leave the Harbor's Staten Island grounds when the home for old sailors moved from that 143-year old site to a new location in Sealevel, N.C. last June. The agreement, which stipulates that the Harbor will supplement Pujol's in­ come by $260 per month and Bugel's by $44 per month, ends Pujol and Bugel's three month fight to force the Harbor's board of trustees to honor a two-year old promise. In 1974, the board of trustees had promised the N.Y. State Attorney Gen­ eral that it would arrange for accom- Blue Ticket AB Rules Blue Ticket ABs (12 month) who have accumulated twb years of watchstanding seatime since passing their Blue Ticket examination may now ob­ tain their Green Ticket (Unlimited— Any Waters) without taking an addi­ tional examination. You can apply for your Green Ticket at any Coast Guard office when you have accumulated the required seatime. Also, Harry Lundeberg School grad­ uates are now eligible to enter the AB Upgrading Course at the School after accumulating eight months seatime as an OS. All those who have the required sea­ time are urged to apply for this program. Page 6 modations and would supplement the income of any Harbor resident not wishing to move to North Carolina since many of the old sailors objected to the move. Claiming that the trustees were not interested in reaching a reasonable set­ tlement, Pujol and Bugel refused to" leave the old, mansion-like buildings when the Harbor moved last June even though they were left without hot water, cooking facilities or heat. Stop $1 Million Payment By remaining in the completely de­ serted Harbor, Bugel and Pujol inad­ vertently prevented the board of trustees from receiving a final $1 million pay­ ment from'^New York City which had bought the old Snug Harbor. New York, which is planning to house a cultural center in the beautiful, though deteriorating, landmark Snug Harbor buildings, contended that it could not take possession and make the final payment until all Snug Harbor residents, including Bugel and Pujol, had left the buildings. In the first months of Bugel and Pu­ jol's lonely protest. New York could not find the $1 million it had set aside for the purchase of Snug Harbor. The trus­ tees, realizing that the city could not pay them even if the tw^ holdouts moved out, made only half-hearted attempts to bargain while they began eviction pro­ ceedings against the two. $1 Million Found Then on Sept. 28, New York in­ formed the trustees that it had found the $1 million final payment and would hold the money until Pujol and Bugel had left the grounds. The next day, the trustees reached an agreement with the two which, in addi­ tion to the payments which bring each man's income up to $500 per month, included assurances that both would be admitted to a subsidized housing proj­ ect for the elderly on Staten Island. The trustees also agreed to pay all rent in excess of $82 per month for temporary quarters until Bugel and Pujol could move into the project. The only stipulation by the trustees was that both leave the Snug Harbor grounds by the following day, Sept. 30, so that the board could receive the $1 million payment on Oct. 1. , One of Many Conflicts This conflict, only one of many be­ tween the board of trustees and the Harbor's old mariners, began in 1972 when the Harbor sought permission to move the home for old sailors from its original Staten Island site to new fa­ cilities in North Carolina.. Over the protests of the SIU and many of the Harbor's residents who pointed out that the new site was com­ pletely isolated and would remove the retired sailors from all contact with friends and family, a New York court approved the move. But in response to the vigorous pro­ tests, the court forced the trustees to agree to aid the men who wished to re­ main in New York, most of whom had little means of supporting themselves, by arranging for accommodations for them and by supplementing their in­ come. Although at least 22 men later signed a letter stating that they would not move to North Carolina, the trustees waited until only two weeks before the move this June to begin arranging for other accommodations. Under the pressure of these haphaz­ ard and confused last-minute arrange­ ments, all but nine of the old sailors felt they had no choice but to move to the isolated Sealevel site. In the last days before the move, ar­ rangements were made for five of the nine to move into nursing homes in the area, one was assisted in finding an apartment and one man just left one night. Bugel and Pujol, however, refused to be forced into accepting what they con­ sidered unsatisfactory settlements. St. Louis USPHS Clini€ Director Is Named A new director of the USPHS Out­ patient Clinic in the port of St. Louis, Norbert P. Heib, Jr., has been named to the post recently held by Robert A. Epstein who was assigned to the Na­ tional Health Service Corps, Seattle. Food and Drug Administration, Wash­ ington, D.C.; Indian Health Service, Gallup, N.M.; Cardinal Glennon Me­ morial Hospital for Children;'on the faculty of St; Loui^.University, his alma mater, where there and at Oklahoma A St. Louis native, senior USPHS of­ University he took training in Health Services Administration. He joined the ficer Heib most recently served with the USPHS in 1965. October, 1976 �• -• Headquarters ;^otes by SIU Executive Vice President Frank Drozak The Soviets have been using a number of ploys in an attempt to justify their violation of the 1972 U.S.-USSR grain shipping agreement, the pact which specifies that one-third of all grain sold to Russia must be carried on U.S.-flag ships. First, they set port and route restrictions that effectively prevented vessels in the U.S. fleet from carrying grain to Russia and then claimed that no American-flag vessels were available. The result was that in August and September, although the Soviets took delivery of over 500,000 tons of U.S. grain, not one ounce was moved on American bottoms. Well, the Maritime Administration is now meeting with Soviet representa­ tives in an attempt to bring U.S.-flag grain carriage back up to its full share. But even though the Soviets are the ones who have violated the agreement, they seemTeady to side-track discussion of this issue by dwelling on violations of Soviet port regulations by some American seamen. Citing a few cases where American sailors violated their regulations gov-' erning shore leave, the Soviets would like to use these negotiations to talk about a few individuals ^who acted irresponsibly rather than focus attention on their own violation of a trade agreement which the U.S. entered into in good faith. Because we knew how many jobs the bi-lateral shipping agreement meant for American seamen, the SIU mounted a major campaign for its negotiation. And we've done our part to bring the Russian's violation of this aigreement out into the open, vigorously protesting their actions in demonstrations throughout the country. Now each member must do his part to protect what we have gained. Shipping agreements, cargo quotas and negotiations may seem a little removed from your job on that tanker bound for Odessa, but you can have a direct effect on this issue. Realize before you go into a Soviet port that any improper action could be used by the Soviet Union to further damage the grain agreement. The international tanker market is still in a slump and the carriage of this grain has provided a lot of employment for Seafarers in what might otherwise be a period of slow shipping. Occurences as simple as overstaying shore passes, losing passes or using someone else's pass are enough to create an incident which the Soviets can attempt to use to their owri advantage in negotiations. So when you are in a Soviet port remember that your conduct is extremely important and act responsibly. You'll be depriving the Soviets of an excuse to side-track the real i.ssue—their refusal to live up to the original trade agreement —and you'll be protecting jobs that belong to all Seafarers. Job security, that is having jobs available for its members, is one of the keystones of the SIU's strength as a trade union. To protect that security we must also continue to upgrade our skills in all areas to reflect the new needs of the American maritime industry. The future job security of all SIU members will not be determined by what we did 20 years ago but by what we can do today and what we are trained to do tomorrow. Firefighting is a good example. Right now SIU Boatmen, deepsea members and Great Lakes Seafarers can get a firefighting endorsement by attending a two-day course—one day of classroom instruction at the Harry Lundeberg School and one day of training at the MSC-MARAD Firefighting School in Earle, N.J. Why should you bother? Well, for one thing, the Coast Guard may soon require most maritime workers to be certified for firefighting. Without the training you might be shut out of a lot of jobs. But more importantly, this training will make you a better sailor and a better Boatman. New equipment and new cargoes like LNG or LPG have increased the consequences of any shipboard or waterfront fire and firefighting techniques have been improved to meet these new conditions. If SIU members have the training to man this equipment and to move these cargoes safely, we will get the jobs. If, however, we don't haye the upgraded skills to meet the new qualifications and to utilize the new firefighting equipment, we'll be counted out. There is no reason for us to be shut out of these new jobs—the facilities are available. Make arrangements to attend this program and, while you're at it, look into the other excellent upgrading programs at the Lundeberg School— the AB, tankerman, cook, vessel operator, pilot, steward, QMED and other courses which lead to higher paying jobs for you and stronger job secunty for all SIU members. (See course description, requirements and dates at the back of this Log.) Unemployment Benefit Claims Hit 12-Month High In the first week of this month in the U.S., new applications for state unem­ ployment benefits jumped to their high­ est point in 12 months, 452,000, a rise of 100,000 more applying since the start of this year, according to the U.S. Labor Department. The overall total of persons in America receiving unemployment in­ surance pay from both Federal and state programs at the beginning of Oc­ tober was 4,074,200. A story in this month's AFL-CIO "American Federationist" says there were 21-million unemployed in this country at some time during the past year. The author, economist Markley Roberts, links the joblessness to the deliberate slow-growth policies of the Nixon-Ford Administration supported by the many Presidential ^'etoes and the tight-money, high-interest rate policies ment statistics are' the grim indicators of the Federal Reserve System's chief, that almost 600,000 U.S. workers have Arthur F. Burns. been out of work for more than a year He adds that from 1973 to 1975, or more with the numbers doubling for blue-collar workers have had a jobless those jobless for more than six months. rate of from a 5.3 percent up to 9.8 per­ And that jobless pay ($17-billion cent last month. The national average paid out in 1975) has run out for 2.2 is anywhere from 7.8 to 10 percent. He million workers during the last year. also takes issue with the President's Twenty-two states dole out 39 weeks of economic advisers who in their 197^ . unemployment benefits; 14 have a 52Economic Report assert that longer week maximum; only New York and 13 duration of joblessness has been due in others have a 65-week ceiling. Unfor­ part to-wider coverage and longer dur­ tunately, by law, on next Mar. 31, the ation of unemployment compensation. Federal emergency extension program will end, cutting the top limit in all Lack of Jobs states to 39 weeks. ' • "The reason for persistently high un­ Studies by the Department of Labor employment is a lack of jobs and lack on how the jobless fare whei) the unem­ of job-creating policies and programs ployment pay checks stop coming —not a lack of willingness to work," found that 25 percent found new jobs Roberts declares. after four months and 36 percent got Behind the Government's unemploy­ work after a year of searching. But by that time, a discouraged 25 percent (815,000 persons) had stopped look­ ing for employment. Only 7 percent went on welfare and only 25 percent out of 55 percent eligible applied for food stamps. Only 17 percent with sec­ ond jobs were able to get credit in order to keep up with their standard of living. Interestingly, 81 out of the nation's 200 big cities and 17 states (led by Rhode Island's 10.8 percent) this sum­ mer topped the national unemployment rate; 32 cities had a jobless rate of 10 percent, reports the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The Northeast and West Coast had a 8 percent mark. The ports of San Diego and San Francisco hit 11.5 percent each; Detroit 11.2 Jersey City, N.J. 11.8; Buffalo 10.4 Eugene, Ore. 10.3; Erie, Pa. 10.5 Providence 10.7; and Tacoma, Wash. 11.3 percent! Undercounting Unemployment Shortchanges the Neediest Federal money which is supposed to; help the unemployed get job training and find work does not reach the people who need it, the City of St. Louis charged earlier this year. These funds, which are inadequate to begin with, were voted by Congress in 1973 under the Comprehensive Employment Train­ ing Act (CETA). According to the Act, the money Is supposed to go to areas In the country where unemployment Is the highest. But a study commissioned by the St. Louis Office of Manpotver showed that the methods used by the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Census Bureau (Cur­ rent Population Survey Division) undercounted unemployment in the older central cities and overcounted unem­ ployment in the wealthier suburbs, thus, shortchanging the cities. October, 1976 \ v For three sample months of Septem­ ber, October and November 1975, the study found the jobless rate in tJie_City of St. Louis to be 19.2, 16.3 and 15.1 percent respectively. The Federal Cur­ rent Population Survey results, which are used by the Bureau of Labor Sta­ tistics, were 11.8, 11.9, and 11.4 per­ cent. Basically, the four researchers at the University of Missouri at St. Louis who did the survey followed the same pro­ cedure used by the Census Bureau and Bureau of Labor Statistics: a sample of people, which is statistically supposed to reflect the entire population, was in­ terviewed each month and asked about their job situation. But the St. Louis researchers got their higher unemployment count by interviewingTour times as many people ' •> scattered through more locations in St. Louis than did the Federal Govern­ ment. Federal statisticians interview too few people in the cities to be accurate on the local level, the study charged, although it did not challenge the total figure for unemployment in the United States. Updated Census Figures Also, the St. Louis investigators up­ dated Federal census figures by check­ ing out new construction and demoli­ tion. The Census Bureau is supposed to interview people living in new hous­ ing when it computes unemployment, but the investigators found that no cen­ sus people had examined city records. The census was using rnaps of the city dating back five years. To make matters worse. Federal un­ employment interviews were based on census figures, although the census ad­ mitted in 1970 that people living in poor and minority areas, where unemploy­ ment is the highest, were regularly undercounted. According to the CETA law, the Department of Labor was supposed to set up a method to "produce more sta­ tistically accurate data on unemploy­ ment, underemployment and labor de­ mand by state and poverty areas." This has not been done. "In fact," William C. Schulze, director of research for the St. Louis Office of Manpower wrote the Log, "BLS readily admits that reliable information is not obtained at the local level. . ~ "It would take several years to fully resolve the issue in the courts," W. C. Continued on Page 38 Page 7 /," ^'' V l-.', ..v,'.,. i f- - �Duiutli The Lakes Picture Duluth port officials are looking for ways to lure cargo to their harbor. In October, they met Rep. James Oberstar (D-Minn) of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee, whose district encompasses Duluth, and dis­ cussed ways to improve their competitive position. Representatives of involved Government agencies attended. According to the New York Journal of Commerce report on the meeting, they found no easy answers, although they may try to get more favorable treatment from rail carriers. Railroad rates on grain from inland points to the ports often determine which ports get the cargo. The port officials also discussed encouraging local millers and processors to bid for Government purchases of relief and other cargoes. Alpena All Lakes Ports The long awaited fit out of the S.S. J. B. Ford (Huron Cement Co.) started Oct. 12 and was finished in a few days. The ship, which was laid up since May, will haul cement till the end of October, or for a few weeks more if the weather permits. In October, Congress authorized $6,400,000 to extend the life of the Winter Navigation Demonstration Program on the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway System. The additional funds would keep the program going through Sept. 30, 1979—more than two years past its current expiration date of Dec. 31, 1976. Under the experimental program which began in 1970, the St. Lawrence Seaway and parts of the Great Lakes have been kept open for navigation yearround to determine whether it is economically feasible to ship during the winter. The shipping season usually ends when the water freezes over at the end of December and begins again with the spring thaw. The appropriation was part of the omnibus Water Resources Act of 1976 which now awaits President Ford's signature. Detroit Erie Sand Steamship Co. recently purchased the M/V Atlas Traveler in New Jersey. It will be coming up to the Lakes before Nov. 1 to carry cement, replacing the old M/ V Peerless. The SlU-contracted American Steamship Co. has ordered three new vessels from the Bay Shipbuilding Co. in Sturgeon Bay, Wise. The first, the 1,000-ft. M/V Belle River, went down the ways in August (see story on page 3). A 634-ft. self unloading bulk carrier will be ready in 1978 and a second 1,000-ft. bulk carrier will join the Belle River in the future. t Cleveland Cleveland Harbor will be modernized over the next few years in order to accommodate 1,000-ft. coal and ore carriers, according to the Cleveland Press. At present, smaller boats in the 700-ft. range are the largest that can navigate the Cuyahoga River to unload near the steel mills. The proposed $25 million project will include changing the breakwater and widening the harbor entrance to meet the all-weather navigation requirements of the large vessels. The harbor's main entrance, east entrance and channels inside the breakwater, which are at present 28 feet deep, will be dredged to a depth of 32 feet, Noel C. Painchaud, executive director of the Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority said. In September, Congress appropriated the first $500,000 for the project to pay the Army Corps of Engineers for a set of engineering drawings. SlU Cleveland Representative George Telegadas finds out what ships are due in his area. Popular Song Recalls Tragic Sinking on the Great Lakes In the taverns around the Great Lakes and on the radio, the song "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald" is played over and over again. As Novem­ ber nears and the winds begin to blow, the song reminds sailors and their rela­ tives of the severe storm Nov. 10, 1975 when the ore-carrier Edlmund Fitz­ gerald went down—so quickly there was no time to send a distress call or lower a lifeboat. All 29 men on board were lost in the tragic accident on Lake Superior near Whitefish Bay. To date, the Coast Guard's Board of Inquiry has not de­ termined the cause of the wreck. The song was first a hit in the Lakes region, and popular with Seafarers there. Although the Edmund Fitzgerald was not an SlU-contracted vessel, the steward, R. Ralph C. Rafferty, was an SIU man. Many SIU brothers knew him and other members of the crew, and of course the song is relevant to sailors everywhere. By mid-October, the song was climb­ ing to the top of the charts throughout the country, surprising even,the singer/ composer, Gordon Lightfoot, and the record company. Reprise (Warner Bros.). "I did not anticipate the 'Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald' becoming a popular hit, but in more direct terms, a memorial," Lightfoot said. The song's national popularity might be explained by the plaintive melody and poetic words, because few people seem to realize that it tells the tale of a modern shipwreck. Even some pebple at Warner Bros, thought the 'Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald' was about an old sailing ship till the Log called to ask about the song. (The words of the song are reprinted below.) Lightfoot spoke of the general ignor­ ance about shipping on the Lakes in an interview with, the Star Beacon of Ashtabula, Ohio. "The song has a very special meaning for me," the folksinger said, "i . . There is a lot of romance involved with commercial shipping on the Great Lakes. I don't know if people realize how much commerce actually The wind in the wires made a tattletale sound , and a wave broke over the railing and every man knew as the captain did too 'twas the witch of november come stealin' The dawn came late and the breakfast had to wait when the gales of november came slashin' When afternoon came it wasfreezin' rain in the face of a hurricane west wind The Wredc Of The Edmund Fitzgerald by Gordon Lightfoot The legend lives on from the Chipj?ewa on down of the big lake they called Gitche Gumee The lake it is said never gives up her dead when the skies of november turn gloomy With a load of iron ore 26,000 tons more than the Edmund Fitzgerald weighed empty that good ship and true was a bone to be chewed when the gales of november came early The ship was the pride of the American side comin' back from some mill in Wisconsin As the big freighters go it was bigger than most with a crew and good captain welI seasoned concluding some terms with a couple of steel firms when they left fully loaded for Cleveland and later that night when the ship's bell rang could it be the north wind they'd bin feelin' Page 8 When suppertime came the bid cook came on deck sayin' "fellasit's too rough to feed ya" At seven p.m. a main hatchway caved in he said "fellas it's bin good to know ya" The captain wired in he had water comin' in and the good ship and crew was in peril and laterthat night when 'is lights went out of sight came the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald Does anyone know where the love of god goes when the waves turn the minutes to hours? The searchers all say they'd have made Whitefish Bay if they'd put fifteen more miles behind'er They might have split up or they might have capsized goes on up there." "It is very dangerous. Everybody knows that one of those things (ships) goes just like clockwork about every eight years. The water up there can be crazy in a big wind." Although Lightfoot has never shipped out, he grew up in Orilla, On­ tario, which is located on a channel of! Lake Huron's Georgian Bay. "Some of the big freighters used to come in when we were growing up," his sister and manager told the Log. According to his sister, Bev Light­ foot, Gordon has received 13 grateful letters from relatives of the men Mo went down with the ship. they may have broke deep and took water and all that remains is the faces and the names of the wives.and the sons and the daughters / Lake Huron rolls Superior sings in the rooms of her ice water mansion - ' Old Michigan steams like a young man's dreqms the islands and bays are for sportsmen and farther below Lake OntaHo takes in what Lake Erie can send her and the Iron boats go as the mariners all know with the gales of november remembered In a musty old hall in Detroit they prayed in the martime sailors' cathedral the church bell chimed 'til it rang 29 times for each man on the Edmund Fitzgerald The legend lives on from the Chippewa on down of the big lake they called Gitche Gumee Superior they said never gives up her dead when the gales of november come early © 1976 Moose Music Limited Seafarers Log -.•'.I'.'..: r..' �mwms SENATE REORGANIZATION A Select Committee to Study the Senate Committee System has held hearings and has prepared a proposal to reorganize the Senate to make it more efficient. Members now average 19 or 20 committee and subcommittee assignments each. Often it is impossible for them to attend subcommittee meetings because other meetings are scheduled at the same time. This is the first attempt to reorganize the Senate since the Reorganization Act of 1946. The House went through a similar process in 1974. Deliberation on the proposals was concluded before Congress adjourned and recommendations are being sent to the Rules Committee. Plans call for combining and realigning jurisdictions into fewer committees. The 94th Congress adjourned on Oct. 1 having adopted major tax reform legislation as well as new HEW Appropriations that include funding for PHS hospitals, a new Maritime Authorization bill, a measure that provides for the selection of a new Alaska gas pipeline, and war risk insurance legislation. How­ ever, work was left unfinished in the areas of lobbying reform, replacement of Locks and Dam 26,Senate reorganization, extending the Jones Act to the Virgin Islands, limiting liability for oil spills and the creation of a Maritime Affairs Coordinator. Many key chairmanships as well as the positions of Speaker of the House of Representatives, and Senate Majority and Minority leader are vacant. A con­ test for the majority leader spot is expected between Senator Robert Byrd (D-W. VA) and Senator Hubert Humphrey (D-MN). TAX BILL The Tax Reform Bill, which contains a five percent tax credit for building and registering ships in the United States, was signed by the President on Oct. 4. The bill also contains a provision which allows builders to demonstrate in court their right to a 10 percent credit on vessels purchased through capital construction funds. PHS HOSPITALS The appropriation for the Department of Health, Education and Welfare, which contains the fiscal year 1977 funds for Public Health Service Hospitals, was vetoed by the President. The PHS money is only $128 million, and not controversial, but the total amount for HEW and the Department of Labor is $56 billion—$4 billion above the President's budget request. Both the House and Senate voted on Sept. 30 to override the veto. ALASKA GAS PIPELINE Congress has passed a procedural bill setting up a timetable for the selection of a route to bring Alaska natural gas to the lower 48 states. The Federal Power Commission is to recommend a route to the President by May 1, 1977, and he in turn must make a selection by Sept. 1 of next year. Congress would then have 60 days to approve the President's decision. MARITIME AUTHORIZATION On Sept. 10, President Ford signed H.R. 11481, to authorize funds for Mari­ time Administration programs for fiscal year 1977 (Oct. 1, 1976 through Sept. 30.1977). The bill provides for $403.7 million for operating differential subsidy and $22.5 million for research and development, an increase of $3 million for ocean testing of industrial plant ships and studies of long-term prospects for com­ mercialization of ocean thermal energy. No additional money was authorized for construction subsidy, but funds are still available if applications are made. WATERWAYS TAX Although no Congressional Committee held hearings in the 94th Congress on the possible impact of a waterways user tax, attempts were made to include a user charge in the Tax Reform Act, by Senator James Buckley (R-NY), and in the Water Resources Development Act, by Senator Pete Domenici (R-NM). The Buckley Amendment was defeated in the Senate Aug. 3, by a 17 to 71 vote, and the user charge language was deleted from the Water Resources De­ velopment Act on the floor of the Senate, along with provisions for the replace­ ment of Locks and Dam 26, as part of a compromise to assure passage of the Act. The National Transportation Policy Study Commission, established under the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1976, will begin to study the possible impact of user charge's and will eventually make recommendations to Congress and the President. The 19-member Commission will be comprised of senators, rep­ resentatives and presidential appointees. • t• ^ i- WAR RISK INSURANCE A law extending the war risk insurance program to Sept. 30,1979 was passed by Congress this month. This legislation requires the Secretary of Commerce to consider the characteristics, employment and general management of an American-owned foreign-flag vessel, prior to issuing or reissuing war risk in­ surance to a vessel. OFFICE OF MARITIME COORDINATOR Senators Charles Mathias (R-MD) and William Hathaway (D-ME) have joined Senator Robert Taft (R-OH) as cosponsors of a bill to establish an Office of Maritime Affairs at the White House level, to coordinate all maritime policy. A companion bill was recently introduced in the House of Representa­ tives by Rep. Thomas Downing (D-VA). Although Congress adjourned before taking action, the legislation will most likely be reintroduced when Congress reconvenes in January. HOPPER DREDGE On July 12, 1976, the President signed H.R. 14236, the fiscal year 1977 public works authorization bill. Title II of this legfslation authorizes $2.47 bil­ lion for thfe civil works programs of the Army Corps of Engineers, including $6.6 million for the design and construction of hopper dredges by the Corps. 200 MILE LIMIT On Apr. 13, 1976, President Ford signed into law H.R. 200, legislation which extends on an interim basis the jurisdiction of the United States over certain ocean areas and fish to 200 miles. The bill excludes highly migratory species such as tuna from its application. The conferees to the bill agreed to make Mar. 1, 1977 the effective date for enforcement of the regulations. iM COAL SLURRY PIPELINE The House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs held hearings on, but did not report out legislation to facilitate the construction of coal slurry pipe­ lines. The bill would have made it possible for such a carrier to obtain a certifi­ cate of public convenience and the right to eminent domain,so as to cross private lands. Supports^ Pensioner Joseph Savoca of the port of New Orleans and his wife of 50 years cut the cake to celebrate theiV joyous, happy golden wedding anniversary at ' a backyard lawn party recently. Joe joined the SlU in 1939 in New Orleans and was one of the oldtimers who sailed in the "Coal Beef." He sailed more than 50 years, starting in iai6 at 17 years of age on a Danish vessel out of New Orleans. SPAD is the union's separate segregated politlcid fund.It solicits and accepts only voluntary contributions. It engages fai political activities and makes con­ tributions to candidates. A member may voluntarily contribute as be sees fit or make no contribution without fear of reprisal. Seafarers are urged to contribute to SPAD. it is the way to have your voice beard and to keep your union effective in the fight for legislation to protect the security of every Seafarer and bis family. A copy of our report is filed with the Federal Election Commission and is available for purchase from the Federal Election Commission, Washington, D.C. Page 9 October, 1976 .... , '•y- • J „ • '• •' •; • ri' • •- 7- l.-i �Tallying Committees Report on the SlU-IBU Merger Election In the previous issue of the Seafarers Log and the September issue of the In­ land Boatman, stories were run on the approval by the mernberships of the SIU-IBU merger. The articles included the vote count for and against the merger in each Union. Since the news­ papers were just about to go to press, there was no time to run a fuller report on the vote. You will therefore find below the Reports of the Inland Boatmen's Union Tallying Committee and the SlU A&G District Tallying Committee. Some por­ tions of the Reports have been edited to emphasize the most significant Sections. Wherever a portion of the Reports has been edited, it is so indicated in brackets. The full Reports have been sent to each port and are available to any mem­ ber wishing to see them. REPORT OF IBU TALLYING COMMITTEE REFERENDUM ON MERGER AGREEMENT INLAND BOATMEN'S UNION OF THE SIUNA-AGLIW AND SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICAAGLIW DISTRICT (Referendum Period August 16,1976 through September 15, 1976) We, the undersigned members of the Inland Boatmen's Union Tallying Com­ mittee, consisting of four members duly elected on September 17, 1976, at a Spe­ cial Meeting held at Headquarters—Port of New York in accordance with the Agreement of Merger, Paragraph 16(c) do hereby submit this report and recom­ mendations. Pursuant to the authorization and man­ date in Paragraph 16(c) of the Agreement of Merger, this Committee secured the sealed ballots and other election ma­ terials that had been received and held in safekeeping by the depository bank, the Sterling National Bank, located at 1410 Broadway, New York, N.Y. This Committee subsequently convened a meeting at the Union annex at 675 Fourth Avenue. At this meeting we adopted procedures and elected Frank Pasaluk, Book No. P-5074, as Chairman. The Committee received from Head­ quarters' office of the Union all files re- pol^ $^ement on tte tion wluch was apprnvt^ the Poif ;^e^s Conference this oioaA submitteii the NorenlliCT JK a|)p£Oved, a i^pieial meetiq^ be held,on Nov. 19 in ail ccm-i sblbahlonal ports to se^ each port fmr a ninerinnn M rtiidy then Sfeyfnird:'Departm€»it' RncertSili liini Pni^gram cumculani to aitue mcpd^ei^ at the Decenplie tog will cany details oh he Sfewaird Department lated to the conduct of the referendum. These files contained the signed receipts for ballots issued as follows: [List of ports and ballots issued followed.] The Tallying Committee reviewed the bill received by the Union from the printer of the ballots. The bill showed that 7,500 ballots, numbered 1 through 7500, were printed for this referendum. In addition, 500 SAMPLE ballots" were prepared. ^ The Committee secured and checked all of the unused ballots on hand at Head­ quarters. These unissued ballots and the attached stubs were numbered 7061 through 7160 and 7311 through 7500. These unissued ballots had been held by Headquarters in order to fill any possible requests for absentee ballots as' well as requests from Ports requiring ballots in addition to those originally issued. The Port of Jersey City required additional ballots and received ballots numbered 7161 through 7310 from Headquarters. The Committee also examined the signed receipts for SAMPLE ballots held in the election files maintained at Head­ quarters. We found that receipts were on hand for the following Ports for 10 SAMPLE ballots each: [List of ports fol­ lowed.] A total of 280 SAMPLE ballots were received by the Ports and there were 220 SAMPLE ballots on hand at Head­ quarters. The Tallying Committee members read and reviewed correspondence related to the referendum. We have included these letters in this report. We recommend that these letters be carefully read as an im- v portant aspect of this report. The letters follow: [Seven letters, followed.] Having received the sealed ballots from the depository bank, the Sterling National Bank, the Tallying Committee proceeded to match the nnmbers on the stubs of the used ballots received from- the various Ports, along with the numbers on the unused ballots returned by the various Ports with those on the ballots printed and issued to the various Ports. The Committee found that all stub numbers and the num­ ber of ballots printed and issued coincided. What follows is a complete listing of the ballots sent to the Ports by Head­ quarters. This breakdown includes the listing of the ballots issued as well as the unused ballots which were returned. Also included are the ballots which were held at Headquarters as noted previously in this report. [List of ports, ballots received, bil­ lots unused and returned, total ballots is­ sued, followed.] The Committee was able to and did ac­ count for all ballots printed as a result of this procedure. We, the members of the Inland Boat­ men's Union's Tallying Committee, duly elected at Headquarters—Port of New York, at a Special Meeting on September^ 17, 1976, hereby submit the following tally: The total number of ballots issued was two thousand two hundred and eighty-one (2,281). The total number bf votes cast and sealed ballots received by the de­ pository bank was two thousand two hun­ dred and seventy-nine (2,279). Of these ballots cast, two thousand forty (2,040) were YES votes; two hundred aqd twelve (212) were NO votes. The Committee, in tabulating the ballots found that there were two (2) VOID ballots and eight (8) NO VOTES. In summary: dum wh^h are noted below. The Committee found a S members had voted twic , P ballot in each case was not included in the tabulation of the votes. The Committee also lope of five ballots and these were not included in the count. The Committee decided to void two ballots and these were not included in the vote count One vote was challenged and not included in the tabulation, since it could not affect the outcome of the vote. The Inland Boatmen's Union Tallying Committee recommends that you ratify the decisions made by the Committee in each of our actions concerning these discrepancies as reported above. The Committee has determined that these discrepancies would not have affected the outcome of the referendum. In concluding this report, it should be noted that the Committee found that in each Port, the balloting was conducted Constitutionally and in complete conformance with the terms of the Agreement of Merger executed by the Executive Officers of the Inland Boatmen's Union of the SIUNA-AGLIWD and the Seafarers International Union of North America— Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District. We, the members of the Tallying Committee, do hereby certify that the Proposition encompassing the Resolution on the Merger Agreement and the related Constitutional Amendments, was voted upon affirmatively by a majority of the members of the Inland Boatmen's Union of the SIUNA-AGLIWD. Fraternally submitted. Frank Pasaluk, P-5074, Chairman ^ ..... •••••• David Jones, J-5179 i Edward Tiesi, T-5333 R. F. McPhee, M-5853 Dated: September 24,1976 REPORT OF UNION TALLYING COMMITTEE ON MERGER AGREEMENT AND CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA-AGLIW DISTRICT AND INLAND BOATMEN'S UNION OF THE SIUNA-AGLIWD (Referendum Period August 16, through September 15,1976) We, the undersigned, members of the Union Tallying Committee, Seafarers In­ ternational Union of North AmericaAtlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, consisting of six members, two each from the Deck, Engine and Stewards Departments, in accordance with the SIU^ Constitutiqn, were duly elected pursuant to the SIU Constitution Article XXV, at a Special Meeting held at Headquarters in Port of New York on September 18,1976. We hereby submit our report and rec­ ommendations as follows: On September 20, 1976, each member received a copy of the SIU Constiitution for the purpose of reviewing those sections which detailed the duties and responsi­ bilities of the members of the Tallying Committee. In accordance with the Constitution, the Total number of ballots issued: 2,281 Total number of votes cast: 2,279 YES (In favor) 2,040 NO (against) 212 VOID 2 NO VOTES 8 DUPLICATE VOTES 8 ^ NON-ELIGIBLES 3, NO IDENTIFICATION 5 CHALLENGED 1 PQRT DISCREPANaES The Committee found the following discrepancies in the voting on this referen­ Page 10 members of the Committee took possesmailed ballots and other elecmaterials that had been received and hdj jn safekeeping by the Sterling NaBroadway ^ork NY The Committee convened its working 'he (Tommittee and adopted the procedwas in accordance with the SIU Constitution, Article Xlll, . At u ^ Committee received from Headquarters' office of the Union all files re'ated to the conduct of the election. These Ales contained signed receipts for the baljots as follows: [List of ports and ballots issued, followed.] The Tallying Committee reviewed the bill received by the Union from the Printer of the ballots. The bill showed that 7,500 ballots, numbered I through 7500, were printed for this referendum. In addition, 500 SAMPLE ballots were prepared. The Committee received and checked all of the unused ballots on hand in Headquarters. These unissued ballots and attached stubs were numbered 7001 through 7500. These unissued ballots had been set aside by Headquarters in order to fill possible requests for absentee ballots and requests from Ports requiring ballots in addition to those originally issued. The Committee examined the signed receipts for SAMPLE ballots held in the election files maintained by Headquarters, This examination, required by the Constitution, showed that receipts were On hand from the following Ports for 10 SAMPLE ballots each: [List of ports followed.] A total of ^80 SAMPLE ballots were received by the Ports and there were 220 SAMPLE ballots on hand at Headquar­ ters. The Committee read and reviewed cor­ respondence related to the referendum, and these letters are included in the RePorL It is recommended that these letters be carefully read: [Six letters followed.} Having received the sealed ballots from the Sterling National Bank, the Committee proceeded to match the numbers on the °f the used ballots received from the various Ports, along with the numbers on the stubs of the unused ballots returned by the various Ports with those on the ballots printed and issued to the various Ports. The Committee found that all stub numbers and the number of ballots printed and issued coincided. What follows is the breakdown of the ballots which were" sent to the Ports by Headquarters. This breakdown includes the listing of the ballots issued as well as the unused ballots which were returned. Also listed are the ballots which were held at Headquarters as previously noted in this Report: [List of ports, ballots re­ ceived, ballots unused and returned and total ballots issued, followed.] As a result of this procedure, the Com­ mittee was able to and did account for all the ballots printed. We, your Union Tallying Committee,duly elected at Headquarters-Port of New York at a Special Meeting on September 18, 1976, hereby submit the following tally: The total vote cast and received by the depository banlt was 2,732 votes. Of these cast ballots, two thousand six hundred and twenty-five (2,625) were YES votes. Ninety (90) ballots were received by the depository bank and were cast as a NO vote. Your Committee, in tallying the bal­ lots cast, found that there were four (4) VOID ballots, and two (2) were cast and submitted to the depository as NO VOTE ballots. Ih summary: • Total Vote Cast . 2,732 YES NO VOID 2,625 90 4 Continued on Page 38 Seafarers Log / /'• �m, >i f I • Dilath, Chicago Boatmen Possess Varied Skills A look at SIU Boatmen at woric in two Great Lakes ports— Duluth and Chicago—shows what a diversity of skills our Union's mem-, hers must possess. The SIU represents Great Lakes Boatmen involved in many different kinds of operatiop—dredging, ship docking, cross-Lakes towing, and sp^ial services such as vessel fuelers or the City of Chicago tug. Even river towboats sometime visit Chicago by way of the Illinois Waterway. Within any operation there are al­ ways several jobs which SIU mem­ bers perform, such as deckhand, cocdc, oiler, scowman, and lineman. And, of course, every Job has its mul­ titude of duties and responsibilities. Special circumstances sometimes call for Boatmen to perform unusual or unexpected tasks, such as retriev­ ing a tug's rubber bumper which has slipped and fallen in the water. (An­ other much more serious job which occasionally arises is retrieving a Going after a loose bumper on the tug James Hannah, Deckhand Alan Haluska tells Deckhands Ken Glaser, Andy Gillespie and Mike Lock to haul away. ^ barge.) these photos show, SIU Boatmen on the Great Lakes are like their brothers in other parts of the country —skilled, versatile, and resourceful. Oiler Art Durfee keeps things running smoothly aboard the Dredge Duluth (Zenith Dredge). The Duluth is getting the Superior, Wise, harbor ready for construction of a taconite dock. ii r- October, B76 ••• - Lineman Danny Boyle (right) has just made a $f 00 SPAD contribution aboard the tug James Versius in Chicago as Lineman Jerome Webber (left) and SIU Representative Joe Sigler look on. Page 11 - -v;. , r ' S.-'"..-'- • I i ^ Deckhands Floyd Olson and Paul LaTour are proud of the New . Jersey's (Gr^at Lakes Towing) bicentennial paint job. The A/ew Deckhands Don Bryant (left) and Don Blessner study the situation cdrefully'as their tug, the Jersey docks ships and pulls tows in the Lake Superior twin ports North Dakota (Great Lakes Towiag), takes a strain on a ship in Duluth. of Duluth and Superior. As the M/V Chicago Trader stops on the Illinois Waterway hear Chicago, Lead Deckhand Woodrow Parish (right) and Deckhand Ray Kirkpatrick begin breaking up their tow. •' : �Seattle In an interesting letter to the editor of the Log last month, SIU pensioner Dave F, Sykes recalled his memories of the past and how tough seafaring was in the old days: "... I started going to sea in 1928 as an OS. At that time we had nothing. One can of evaporated milk to three cans of water for coffee and cereals. One jug of syrup to three jugs of water for your hot cakes. One bucket of fresh Water per day to wash your face, brush your teeth, do your laundry. Straw mattresses. Blue ticking for sheets. Twelve to 14 men to one focsle. Thirty dollars a month and they could work you all the hours they pleased. Just name it. We really had it made. "I received two brain concussions during^the 1934 strike in Frisco. After getting married I worked ashore until we entered World War II—then I joined the SIU in 1942. Was in the September 1942 convoy that went to Archangel, Russia. Saw 13 ships sinking at one time. They named our ship the battleship 'Moultrie' as we knocked down a few torpedo planes with our measley, little guns. Actually, it was the SS William Moultrie, a spanking brand-new Liberty ship. Was oh the North Atlantic run and was sitting in Odessa, Russia VE Day with one bead missing on the prop. Came back. Changed over to the Pacific and was sitting in the Philippines VJDay. "Shuttled from Persian Gulf carrying aviation gas all during the Korean War. Any number of trips to Vietnam. Until finally had a massive heart attack and retired from the SIU in 1968. Received every citation and ribbon. Sailed in every theater of war that we were in until my retirement. "— My $250 a month comes from the best seamen's union in the whole wide world—^bar none. .. Smooth sailing to all my brothers and God bless the SIU for keeping me aUve..." for tiwTir fine effort in achieving a rating of 100% on your 1976 U.S. Public Health Service Inspection. , , . "Sea-Land has been awarded fourteen consecutive fleet citations for high sani­ tary standards, and your dedication to this purpose will further our recognition as a 'cleartship' company. .. . "The efforts on behalf of yourself and your department are a tribute to the Sea­ farer's International Union and to Sea-Land." Sea-Land's commissary chief, B. Yarn in Port Elizabeth, N.J. also commended Chief Stewards Gus Skendelas and Ed Miller of the Sea-Land Commerce and SeaLand Exchange for their ". . . recent perfect score of 100% on sanitation in­ spections ..." SB Delta Mexico A tradition of the sea: giving a helping hand to anyone in distress was carried on by the SS Delta Mexico (Delta Line) recently when she was about 11 hours out of the port of Lome, Togo, West Africa homeward bound. Her radio picked up a Mayday distress signal from the stricken MfV Carl Julius five miles away. The Delta Mexico's Capt. J. S. Williams diverted his ship to be on the rescue scene in minutes. The crew found the ship in distress with an unsafe port list of approximately 20 degrees and stood by in case the vessel had to be abandoned while efforts were made to correct the list. However, the list couldn't be fixed. Thereupon the Carl Julius shepherded by the Delta Mexico, proceeded at a snail pace of six knots to the nearest port of Monrovia, Liberia 216 miles away. Thirty-two hours later the stricken ship was safe as she dropped the hook in the outer anchorage of the port and the Delta Mexico turned westward to home. Mobile According to the local pr^ here, this port's future seems brighter as it handled an all-time record high of 31-million tons of cargo exported last year—mostly in foreign bottoms unfortunately—and looks forward to 1986 when the TennesseeTombigbee Rivers Canal is completed, giving a projected 5,600 persons in Mobile and 56,000 in the statejiew jobs by the turn of the century. The waterways project will cost more than $1 billion and will link this port with the Midwest via the Ohio River providing our Inland Boatmen with more jobs, too. The apple of the port's eye is the 49-year-old, $200-million Alabama State Docks which have a 2.2 million bushel, 20,000 ton meal grain elevator which in August set an all-time dock record by handling 11,566,606 bushels of grain. Other jewels at the docks include: the $3-million 40-long ton crane that can reach out 113 feet to lift any container unit to ship or shore; berths for 33 ships; jobs for 1,500; a 300,000-ton Three-Mile Creek bulk ore handling plant; a $1million a year McDuffie-Is. coal handling plant slated for a $12-million expansion ip six months; huge warehouses, and a giant railroad yard. ^ SS Del Rio Urgently needed Guatemalan earthquake disaster relief supplies in the form of a fire engine for the city of Coban and furnishings and equipment for a rehabilita' tion center in the capital city of Guatemala were transported by the SS Del Rio (Delta Line) recently to the port of Santo Tomas de Castilla. The ship gave a free ride to the fire engine, the knocks-down prefabricated rehabilitation center building and 70,000 pounds of mSical supplies for the relief effort. The fire engine was donated by the city of Birmingham, Ala. The building was donatS by the manufacturer and loaded on in the port of Houston. Delta Line also gave four containers free of charge to hold electrical fixtures, plumbing, hospital bSs, wheel chairs and surgical tables given by Alabama or­ ganizations, which raised $50,000 in a fund drive, through the Alabama Partners in the Americas. The supplies were loaded on in the port of Mobile. The rehab center next to Roosevelt Hospital, Guatemala City, is for paraplegic victims of the quake and should be open next month. S-L Consumer, Venture, Economy, Commerce, Exchange Chief Stewards Sam McDonald, R. Thomas and Leroy Nicholas of the Sea-Land Consumer, Sea-Land Venture and the Sea-Land Economy recently got this letter from Sea-Land Sendee Inc. New Orleans Port Steward A.F. "Art" Lesh: "Please accept this letter of appreciation to your Steward Department personnel SS Delta Uruguay Three patrol boats for Liberia, two 65-foot, 62,000 pouqds each and one 42foot, 26,000 pounds, were craned onto the deck of the SS Delta Uruguay (Delta Line) in the port of New Orleans. The patrol boats came down the Intra-Coastal Waterway under their own power from the shipyard. Scholarship Helped Jack Came Do the Things He Loves to Do Jack dame, the son of Seafarer Ed­ die Game, designs some of the furniture that Seafarers and thdr families buy in department stores. A 1954 SIU scholar^ ship made this possible for Game, who now works for the Coleman Furniture Co. in Pulaski, Va. After growing up in rural North Carolina, attending the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill "opened my eyes to people and places I had never seen before," he told the Lo^. "Without the scholarship, I probably would have attended a small college somewhere. But starting off at a large university exposed me to subjects I never would have considered other­ wise." Although he wasn't able to complete four years at Chapel Hill, taking archi­ tecture and engineering courses and working in an architect's office while at school gave Game the background he needed to go into furniture design. "You have to consider many things in my field," he explained. "First, I have to guess what the public wants and try Game, still lives in Bryson City, N.C. flier Game retired.**He's reaDy enjoying to sense a trend on the mass market. After shipping out in the steward de- himself," his son Jade reported. After I get my overall idea, I have to partmentfor more than 30 years, Bro- and Ma gn fishing wll ^hp select the best and most popular ma­ terial. A technical background helps here because you need to consider the strength of the material and design, as weU as its aesthetic appearance." "Lately I have been designing wall units, because vertical furniture is be- , coming popular." Previously, Game de­ signed soihe Spanish and contemporary furniture for bedrooms and dining rooms. **l love creating things, so I love what I am doing," he declared. Althou^ he has worked in furniture design for the past 15 years, he has kept a hand in exterior and interior buildingdesign. After leaving school he worked as a staff designer of buildings for the General Development Corporation in Miami, Fla. Game still draws building plans in his spare timk ^ The former scholarship winner lives in Pulaski with his wife and three daughters. His father, Seafarer Eddie D«posS3 In the SIU Blood Bonk Assistant Cook Gets Diploma Assistant Cook Lawrence Haney (right) gets a weil done and his diploma re­ cently from Instructor taymon Tucker at the HLSS, Piney Point, Md. f, Page 12 Seafarerslog �frt 1903 Great Lakes Sandsucker Plugs On The sandsucker M V Lakewood pulled up alongside the Cleveland Builders Supplies Dock on the Cuyahoga River to deliver sand, just as she had done in Wheelsman Jerry Doering works the LaKewood conveyor Chicago back in 1933 when the World's while sand is unloaded from the ship. Fair was being built. This Great Lakes oldtimer was built in 1903 (back then she was a cargo ship) and is the second oldest SlU-contracted ship. Only the sandsucker Niagra is older. Both ships pump up sand from the lake • vr. bottoms and both are owned by the Erie Sand Steamship Co. As the cranes on board began scoop­ ing sand from the hold and unloading it onto hoppers on the deck conveyor belt, the black gang took the Log reporter and photographer below to show off the ship's original boiler. Built in Yoko­ hama, Japan in 1918, the boiler is now used as an air receiver to store the compressed air that runs all the winches and the steering engine. Before the boat was dieselized, the winches and steering engine also ran on steam. One of the ship's generators is World War II surplus. Vessels on the Great Lakes last longer than deep sea ships because they are not exposed to the corrosive effects of salt water. One SlU-contracted "hand-bomber," the Harriman, is still operating. Here the fireman still hand shovels coal into the furnace. Despite her age, the men on the Lakewood enjoy the old workboat. Pumpman Joseph Vieira has worked the Lakewood for 11 years and Steward Herbert Tipton for nine years, although he admits, "the kitchen is mostly an­ tique." Several of the 16 SIU crew After a 15-day leave in his home state of Iowa, Wheelsman members have been on board for three Richard Bockert (I.) waits to rejoin the Lakewood. Deck­ years. hand Ted fetzek (r.) takes a breather after tying up the ship. Seafarers can stay with one ship under the Great Lakes SIU shipping rules and seniority system, which, re­ sembles the system on the SIU tugs. This plan evolved from traditional Great Lakes shipping methods. Wheelsman Jerry Doering checks the conveyor followed by SIU Cleveland Representative George Telegadas. 4. 4 -• .1: f 4; ^ : 't1 Brother Jesse F. Hall, who received his QMED endorsemen at the MLS, Is careful to wear sound-silencers while oiling the steering engine. He ships relief during the sum­ mer and studies forestry science during the winter. (left) Steward Herbert Tipton (I.) and second cook Joe Chambers (r,) show off their antique galley, (center) The original boiler of the Lakewood built in Yoko­ hama, Japan, 1918. (right) Pumpman Joe Vieira works the pump when the Lakewooc/dredges for sand. October, 1976 Page 13 % �Iff Old Days on Lakes^Fight Yfith Owners Stands Out In the Detroit Hall, oldtimers drop by to play cards, and if encouraged, they will tell you about the old days on the Great Lakes. Most vivid in everyone's memory is the big SIU organizing drive in the late 1950's when the power of the Lake Carriers^" Association was finally sub­ dued. Maritime and other unions had struggled against this management group for over 50 years. Shipowners on the Lakes still belong to the LCA, but WMemtm th Shvprni Pniedm When Arowing pn for work dur^ ing a job call at any SIU Hirinji^ Hall, members must produce the' : following: • membership certificate • registration card B • diniccard " # seaman's papers In addition, when assigiiing a| job the dispatcher will comply| with the following Section 5, Siri)? section 7 of the SIU Shi^uig Rules: "Within each class of seniority* rating in every Department, prior-| ity for entry rating jobs shall be| given to all seamen ydio poss^l Lifeboatman endorsement by the United States Coast Guard. The Seafarers Appeals Board may waive the preceding sentence . when, in the sole judgment of the Board, undue hardship will result or extenuating circumstances war­ rant such waiver." today they must deal with organized labor. Pensioner John White, age 75, a former chief steward, cook and baker, remembered shipping out through the Lake Carriers' Association hiring halls. "If they didn't like you, they would blackball you," he said. "Once in the 1920's I boarded a ship at the Sault Ste. Marie (Mich.) locks. When we took on stores, there were maggots in the food, so I jumped the ship because I wouldn't serve the men that garbage. The cap­ tain told me, " 'Everyone else does it'. But the other guys could do it because they were drunk. For awhileIhey gave ' me a hard time because of that." SIU Port Agent Jack Bluitt explained that in the early I900's the Lake Car­ riers' Association managed to break the power of the sailors' unions, among them the old International Sailors Union and the Marine Engineers' Bene­ ficial Association—which was founded on the Lakes. After that, men had to get their jobs from the LCA hiring halls. At the spring fitout, each man had to present his continuous discharge book, which had comments on his past shipping record and noted if he was a Union man. These hated books remained in use on the Lakes long after they were abolished on the Coasts. Bill Rush, the night dispatcher at the Detroit Hall remembered being black­ balled as an SIU man in 1958. "I used to stand on the sidewalk and then wait till a ship needed a pier jump. I'd get on because there was no time to check me out. Of course, once aboard I would get the crew to sign SIU pledge cards." On one Inland Steel vessel, some men At the Detroit Hail (I. to r.), Pensioner-Mike Pesenak displays the miniature furniture he makes fronni beer cans. Night Dispatcher Bill Rush,, holding the watchdog Peppy, and Pensioner John White exchange stories about the 1958 SIU Lakes drive.., . , ^ " . s -i : ; • - KNOW YOUR RIGHTS KNOW YOUR RIGHTS FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every three months, which are to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A quarterly finance committee of rarik and file members, elected by the membership, makes examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommenda­ tions. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recommendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and senior­ ity are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shippwners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return re­ ceipt requested. The proper address for this is: Frank Drozak, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 275 - 20th Street, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11215 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies ot all SIU contracts are avail­ able in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obliga­ tions, such as filing Tor OT on the proper sheets and in Page 14 the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in j^our opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest siu port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY —SEAFARERS LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publishing any ar­ ticle serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, 1960, meetings in all constitutional ports." The responsibility for Log policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate^ from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are fo be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circum­ stances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone at­ tempts to require any such payment be made without sup­ plying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. who were against the Union filled the boiler with cold water right before Rush went on his engine room watch. At the same time, John White was busy getting sailors to sign SIU pledge cards on his ships. Brother Mike Pese­ nak, who retired last July, remembered driving the SIU organizers down to the docks. He w,ould meet with his buddies, talking up the Union in the bars. As a fireman. Great Lakes Seafarer Pesenak used to shovel a ton-and-a-half of coal an hour into the fires, using a regular No. 4 shovel. Seaway Hurt U.S. Shipping Port Agent Bluitt explained that sev­ eral unions opened drives on the Lakes in the late 1950's because they expected shipping to increase after the St. Law­ rence Seaway opened in 1959. Actually, he said, the Seaway hurt shipping be­ cause foreign vessels now come in to pick Up their grain cargoes. Before 1959, the grain was shipped across the Lakes on American-flagships to Buf­ falo, where it was loaded on rail cars for Eastern ports. Despite the decline in shipping, the SIU is a powerful force on the Lakes and the members can now enjoy other activities in their sparetime besides Union organizing. Brother White bakes cakes and bread and brings them to his friends at the Hall or gives them to senior citi­ zens at his church. Brother Pesenak creates elegant miniature furniture from beer cans, which he upholsters with velvet. His tiny chairs and sofas are prized by Union members and their wives. Brother Rush has his hands full with work around the Hall, but luckily his pet poodle. Peppy, helps out as a watch­ dog. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGA­ TIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its con­ tents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempt­ ing to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no Seafarer may be discrimi­ nated against because of race, creed, color, sex and na­ tional or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION —SPAD. SFAD is a separate segregated fund. Its pro­ ceeds are used to further its objects and purposes includ­ ing but not limited to furthering the political, social and economic interests of Seafarer seamen, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are vol­ untary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of membership in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Sea­ farers Union or SPAD by Certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. Support SPAD to protect and further your economic, political and social interests, American trade union concepts and Seafarer seamen. If at any time a Seafarer feels that any of the ahove rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or infor­ mation, he should immediately notify SIU President Hall at headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. Seafarers Log' �.i 'h • y'' ''' ' * ^ 1:: i ' J If i-' S • i? I ; ' ; a#- si. • •i; I •? I ^ !• I 1 Ii S pirits were high at Stapleton An­ chorage, N.Y., Sept. 21, when the tanker Zapata Patriot paid off after AB Richard Haney displays his string artwork. He says that another picture of a ship will soon be coming down the ways. returning from Algeria with a load of oil. The stop-over marked the near end of a six-month tour of duty for the Sea­ farers (most of them from Wilmington) who boarded the ship when it was launched in late March in San Pedro, Calif. It has been smooth sailing since then. The ship's maiden overseas voyage carrying corn from Baltimore to Len­ ingrad was celebrated with elaborate champagne and hors d'oeuvre parties in both ports, prepared by Chief Steward Tony Arellano and his gourmet galley crew. The Russian consul in Baltimore joined the festivities as did the Amer­ ican consul in Leningrad. At the meeting before the payoff. Re­ certified Bosun Ralph Murry noted that he had received a letter from the Cap­ tain Franklin Liberty, thanking the men for "their outstanding job in pre­ paring the ship for its first oil cargo and in getting it passed for inspection quickly." The Seafarers, in turn, had only kind words for the captain who had put car­ pentry tools on board for theiu to use in their spare time. Brother Murry re­ ceived three cheers for his fine work settling beefs on board. Although the Coast Guard inspecting officer on the first voyage from San Pedro to Baltimore, Cmdr. C. V. O'Neal, also had kind words, reporting, "The attitude of the entire crew from master to OS/wiper was excellent," the crew pointed out that there were no ordinaries or wipers on board. The low manning scales in all depart­ ments and resulting excessive overtime and overwork were the only beefs pre­ sented to Headquarters Representative Leon Hall when he boarded the ship. Brother Hall explained that the SIU was fighting the Coast Guard over the man­ ning scales. The Zapata Patriot has an SIU crew of craftsmen. While at sea, the men worked out with barbells made on board. QMED Ted Kulas built a work­ shop in the engine room. "It's terrific, every tool we need has a place to hang it," First Engineer Gordon Gibson said. And A.B. Richard Haney decorated the crew's recreation room with his string art picture of a sailing ship. QMED Jean-Charles Morris (I.) was glad to give to SPAD. "It's an election year," he explained to Headquarters Representative Leon Hall (r.). V . -w, (left) QMED Ted Kulas (I.) and First Engineer Gordon Gibson chat In the engine room workshop that Brother Kulas assembled, (right) Brother Leon Hall fills out a dues receipt for Steward-Utility Mack Ward. October, 1976 Page 15 ii) �PRESIDENT Paul Hall SECRETARY-TREASURER Joe DiGiorgio EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Frank Drozak VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard Lindsey Williams Cal Tanner Paul Drozak HEADQUARTERS ALPENA, Mich «75 4AYe.,Bklyii.ll232 (212) HY 9-6600 800 N. 2 Ave. 49707 (517) EL 4-3616 BALTIMORE, Md. 1216 E. Baltimore St. 21202 (301) EA 7-4900 BOSTON, Mass 215 Essex St. 02111 (617) 482-4716 BUFFALO, N.Y 290 Franklin St. 14202 (716) TL 3-9259 CHICAGO, m.. .9383 S. Ewing Ave. 60617 (312) SA 1-0733 CLEVELAND, Ohio 1290 Old River Rd. 44113 (216) MA 1-5450 DETROIT, Mich. 10225 W. Jefferson Ave. 48218 (313) VI3-4741 DULUTH, Minn 2014 W. 3 St. 55806 (218) RA 2-4110 FRANKFORT, Mich P.O. Box D 415 Main St. 49635 (616) 352-4441 HOUSTON, Tex 5804 Canal St. 77011 (713) WA 8-3207 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. 3315 Liberty St. 32206 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY, NJ. 99 Montgomery St. 07302 (201) HE 5-9424 MOBILE, Ala IS. Lawrence Sfc 36602 (205) HE 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS, La. 630 Jackson Ave. 70130 (504)529-7546 NORFOLK, Va.. 115 3 St 23510 (804) 622-1892 PADUCAH, Ky 225 S. 7 St. 42001 (502)443-2493 PHILADELPHIA, Pa.. .2604 S. 4 St 19148 (215) DE 6-3818 PINEY POINT, Md. St. Mary's County 20674 (301)994-0010 PORT ARTHUR, Tex 534 9 Ave. 77640 (713)983-1679 SAN FRANCISCO, Caltf. 1311 Missioo St 94103 (415)626-6793 SANTURCE, P. R. 1313 Fernandez Juncos, Stop 20 00909 (809) 724-2848 SEATTLE, Wash 2505 1 Ave. 98121 (206) MA 3-4334 ST. LOUIS, Mo.. .4581 Gravois Ave. 63116 (314) 752-6500 TAMPA, Fla. . 2610 W. Kennedy Blvd. 33609 (813)870-1601 TOLEDO, Ohio 935 Summit St 43604 (419)248-3691 WILMINGTON, Calif. 510 N. Broad St 90744 (213)549-4000 YOKOHAMA, Japan P.O. Box 429 Yokohama Port P.O. 5-6 Nihon Ohdori Naka-Ku 231-91 201-7935 Shipping at SIU deep-sea ports picked up considerably last month as more than 1,400 Seafarers found per­ manent jobs aboard SlU-contracted ships. That number reflects an increase of nearly 200 jobs shipped over the pre­ vious month. Shipping is expected to remain good at most ports for the fore­ seeable future. (These figures do not in­ clude jobs shipped on the Great Lakes. The Lakes Report is carried elsewhere in the issue.) Page 16 «FPT 1 TO lOTj; aiLri. A-JU, i:r/o *TOTAL REGISTERED Ail Groups Class A Class B Class C Port Port Boston NewYork Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Port Boston NewYork Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Sea^e Puerto RICO. Houston Piney Point Yokohama ^'REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT Boston NewYork Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama.. Totals Port Boston NewYork Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San,Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C ; 10 6 0 62 8 3 20 5 2 36 7 0 15 5 0 5 0 0 19 2 0 59' 6 0 25 1 0 "37 3 0 26 5 0 42 1 0 10 1 0 71 1 0 0 0 0 200 439 51 5 3 6 0 77 26 1 19 2 2 36 12 2 9 2 0 0 0 0 34 4 0 56 16 0 15 4 0 37 10 0 11 5 0 35 8 0 8 . 4 0 107 15 1 0 4 0 510 452 119 6 240 57 22 3 7 6 0 24 3 0 .14 4 1 4 1 0 22 1 0 40 11 1 23 2 0 42 9 0 7 6 0 31 4 0 6 2 0 64 7 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 343 83 6 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 330 52 31 1 5 6 0 27 8 0 8 0 0 1 0 0 27 8 0 46 12 0 14 0 0 24 16 0 11 2 0 28 6 0 5 2 0 74 16 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 326 112 1 i >. .. '. ' • 3 44 11 14 11 2 12 23 10 23 7 11 8 39 0 1 209 1 4 0 1 2 0 0 2 0 1 2 2 0 1 0 0 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 7 2 0 51 23 0 5 5 0 14 4 1 2 4 0 1 0 1 17 12 0 43 12 0 12 1 0 27 11 0 7 3 0 18 10 0 8 1 0 50 33 0 0 7 0 0 1 0 262 129 2 14 5 0 121 9 5 24 7 0 60 9 1 32 10 0 12 1 0 25 3 0 . 141 16 0 49 0 0 62 4 1 32 3 0 70 3 0 12 2 0 138 7 0 0 0 0 300 795 79 7 r 160 94 35 4 19 7 0 40 9 0 30 5 1 9 3 0 23 3 0 107 23 1 37 5 0 63 12 0 13 6 0 40 6 0 16 3 0 112 8 2 0 0 0 1 2 0 605 133 7 3 51 14 25 23 5 25 67 15 45 8 20 11 69 0 1 382 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 2 7 3 n 37 64 18 43 6 19 0 7? 21 . 32 8 37 17 13 2 ' 26 1 3 1 TQ 13 13 0 R 43 43 2 . . ; J. 13 23 0 , ^ • ,0 37 29 2 • v 4? 7 15 1 ; f ' r 1 •. 15 19 Q ^ " 25 9 n Q rr ^ 25 29 38 0 33 0 11 0 Q 2 0 0 O 252 340 37 _ _ 341 Totals All Departments 1,243 490 48 1,040 360 ~ 9 " 1T5I8 "Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. '"'Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. 1 7 0 2 3 1 1 3 0 3 2 2 0 4 0 2 31 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 qc 3? co 24 5 1A 6 54 O q 3 n O S n 7 I 0 0 3 0 n gg M - oq It 29 29 ^ Q -R 535 wis" Seafarers Log �% -• - 1 Rehabilitation—One Approach to Alcoholism T he SIU is the first international union to establish a rehabilitation program for members, who suffer from alcoholism. The philosophy which led to founding the Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center in Valley Lee, Maryland, is simple — the SIU. is dedicated to helping every member enjoy and improve the quality of his life as a Seafarer and as a citizen of his community. In the past, the alcoholic was treated as a moral failure. The SIU knows this is not true. We know that alcoholism is a disease; that it can be treated. The SIU is determined to help the members who have alcohol­ ism, and to help the entire member­ ship understand the disease. To meet this goal, an alcoholism education seminar will be held on Nov. 12, 13 and 14 at the Harry Lundeberg School in Piney A Point, Md. Participating in the semi­ nar will be the staff of the ARC, ex­ perts on all the aspects of alcoholism, SIU officials, and Seafarers who have completed their recovery from alco­ holism at the ARC. The theme of the seminar is "Re­ habilitation — One Union's Ap­ proach to Alcoholism." During the seminar, the participants will discuss the problem of alcoholism and the role and contribution of the ARC in solving that problem for our mem­ bers. It has been very ponservatively estimated that 29,280 workers in the maritime industries suffer from alco­ holism. Among this number are many of our SIU brothers. And our Union is convinced that education and rehabilitation—not pity and not condemnation—are the keys to a happy future for these members. , ri'!' I -# li. •» 'Y I 0 -i'• •M '•Vf' r'i •;i I '• 1'A "'•i .•,;v •' 4' ^ . The days of sobriety which the Seafarer spends at the ARC are reassuring experiences which help him to realize the full potential of a life without alcohol. i... t V /I i:, The ARC offers members pleasant surroundings and the companionship of fellow Seafarers working together toward recovery. t J-,'* i:?- Person-to-person contact is important at the ARC, and trained coupselors work with each Seafarer to help him find his own road to recovery. y| 4 Every seafarer's attendance tures are shown in this article at the ARC is completely con- gave their permission for the fidential. Seafarers whose pic- photograph's use. 1 Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center Recovery from alcoholism meahs rebuilding a healthy body. Trained medical personnel work with the Seafarers at the ARC to assist them in getting well. I am interested in attending a six-week program at the Alco­ holic Rehabilitation Center. I understand that this will be kept strictly confidential, and that no records or information about me will be kept I anywhere except at The Center. Name ' Address (Street or RFD) Book No (City) (State) (Zip) Telephone No Mail to: THE CENTER Star Route Boxl53-A Valley Lee, Md. 20692 or call, 24 hqurs-a-day, (dOl) 994-0010 41. The Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center for SIU members in Valley Lee, Maryland. Page 17 October, 1976 / '' m �The National Maritime Council: Promoting the U.S. Fleet By United Action Program ((>• This is the fifth in a series of articles which the Seafarers Log is publishing to explain how various organizations affect the jobs and job security of Seafarers. The National Maritime Council was born of the cooperative spirit that brought together maritime labor, industry and Government to work in unity for legislative enactment of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970. Following the passage of that landmark Act, labor and industry—^with the encouragement of the U.S. Maritime Administration—determined to keep up the momentum of this new cooperative spirit so that united they could implement the promises of the Merchant Marine Act and rebuild the maritime industry. And so, the National Maritime Council was created in 1971. It is a non-profit organization established to encourage the development of a strong, competitive, modern U.S.-flag merchant marine to restore this nation to its rightful place as a dominant power in the maritime world. The chief executive of U.S.-flag carriers, mari­ time labor unions and shipbuilders are members of the Board of Governors. The Assistant Secre' tary of Commerce for Maritime Affairs represents the U;S. Government. In addition, leading traffic executives, representing over 100 business firms engaged in foreign trade, actively participate , in the programs of the National Maritime Council. The educational activities of the Council are its most important tools. The NMC must first assure shippers that the U.S.-flag merchant fleet is the most modern and efficient anywhere in the world, and" that the service it provides is consistent and reliable. At meetings and conferences with U.S. shipping executives throughout the country, the National Maritime Council stresses the point that a strong U.S. merchant marine guarantees U.S. business that, regardless of changing policies of foreign fleets and governments, American ships will be available to carry a substantial share of the nation's cargo on world trade routes. Alerts Nation to U.S. Fleet Beyond this, the Council sponsors a program of educational activities designed to make the na­ tion's citizens aware of the important contributions of the U.S. merchant marine. These programs in­ clude films, speeches, posters and literature fhat describe the long history of U.S.-flag shipping and its vital contributions to the nation's economy and security—in times of peace and war. At dinners and seminars held in major port "The National Maritime Council is a unified organization of all segments of the Maritime industry, established for the pur­ pose of developing a strong, competitive, modern, American-built, privately-owned and operated U.S.-flag merchant marine, which will afford United States importers and exporters the finest and most con­ sistently operated maritime fleet in the world." —^National Maritime Council Statement of Purpose—1971 cities, the NMC stresses the economic benefits the merchant marine provides the nation in terms of jobs, shipbuilding production, taxes, balance of payments, and—most importaintly—the need for a strong and viable merchant marine to provide the nation's defense needs and security. The National Maritime Council will continue to support the uninterrupted revitalization of the U.S. merchant fleet which began with the 1970 Mer­ chant Marine Act. Among the goals the Council is presently pursuing are increased cargo for U.S.flag ships and the strengthening of the merchant marine's peacetime military cargo and support role. The SIU was a prime mover in the formation of the National Maritime Council and has long sup­ ported the necessity of unity in all segments of the industry as an essential in rebuilding America's merchant seapower. The SIU firmly believes in the basic principle of the NMC: that there is more to gain from cooperation than from confiict. SIU representatives take an active part in the formation of policies within the National Maritime Council, and in carrying those policies out—and we will continue to be active in this support of the NMC. The jobs and job security of American sea­ farers depends upon a strong and healthy industry. The strength and health of the maritime industry will continue to depend upon the cooperative ef­ forts of maritime labor, industry and Government. All photos on this page arc American flag vessels built under the Merchant Marine Act of 1970. Zapata Ranger! Page 18 Seafarers Log . . v; �iMiuiiiafMii I H SEAFARERS V-'TTr;:.. , f • - LOG October, 1976 Omal«l>abU««tlM t thm SlAFAmBM INTBRNATIONAL UNION'AtlMtU, 0«U, LakM mm* lalaaB Waters District* ATL-CIO Officials Confer on Future of SiU r •;A H SIU Vice President Lindsdy Williams calls on the delegates to "meet the challenge" of the future by keeping the U.S. maritime industry and the SIU strong. Si A wide ron^e of issues from organizing to education filled a crowded agenda as SIU Port Agents and representatives from the deep-sea, Great Lakes and inland waters areas met at a two-day conference to discuss the future of the newly merged SIU and its many pro­ grams. This land mark conference, held ,qt the Luiideberg School in Piney Point, lOld.i and chaired by SIU President Paul Hall, •••vas extremely well received by the participants, and what might have been a routine .'meeting developed into an ex­ cellent forum for the inter­ change of fresh perceptions and ideas concerning the U.S. maritime industry »and the SIU's role in it. In all, the delegates centered their ^discussions around 11 key issues, which are seen to have profound and lasting effects on the health and prog­ ress of the SIU. The issues dis­ cussed included: • Organizing the thousands of yet unorganized maritime workers on the rivers, harbors, oceans and Great Lakes. • Education and training for all SIU members at the slU President Paul Hall, who served as conference chairman, calls the meeting to order In Zimmer­ man auditorium in Piney Point. Lundeberg School in Bney Point, including the need for stepped up recruiting of young • men for the inland water entry program. • Servicing of all SIU mem­ bers both on their vessels and in the .Union halls. • Politiccd action and the role the SIU must play in poli­ tics to keep our industry strong. • Impact on the Union and the membership of the recent merger of the IBU into the SIU A & G district. • The Union's publications and the role the Seafarers Log plays in keeping the entire SIU Executive Vice-President Frank Drozak stresses need for increased communication be­ tween the Union and Its members. membership informed on 'the issues. • The need for increased unity among all U.S. maritime unions. • Collective bargaining and a review of the Union's con­ tracts with its deep-sea. Great Lakes and inland waters op­ erators. • Onboard communications. '•A review of maritime industry conditions past cmd present. • A review of the Coast Guard. During the opening session these issues were discussed in Delegates to the first Port Agents Conference listen attentively to proceed­ ings In the Lundeberg School's Zimmerman auditorium. The Conference centered its attention on the programs and Issues Involving the job security of SIU members. a general open forum, while on the second day, the dele­ gates broke up into 11 commit­ tees to give individual atten-^ tion to each issue as well as draw up a policy statement to be presented to the full Con­ ference for further action. (A summary of each of the 11 re­ ports can be found on the fol­ lowing three pages of this issue.) The policy statements, all unanimously endorsed by the Conference, will be presented to the membfership for action at November's general member­ ship meetings in all ports. The agents also caUed for similar conferences to be held periodically,to study the ongo­ ing effectiveness of the Union's programs. It was affirmed that such conferences "will enable us to reinforce our p)ersonal ties with the membership through­ out the nation and strengthen the bonds which hold the union together." In addition to the discussions and reports, both sessions of the Conference were high­ lighted by talks from a number of speakers. 'A : ii'/| U m S: •'; ;'v-- •l- ^ • yi % I •: ;l .•i f.v.sT '3; A 'A f- Continued on Page 22 I SIU Port Agents and representatives from around the country gathered for this Conference to discuss the Union's programs and future as well as the impact of the SlU-IBU merger oh the Union and the membership, from the left, are: Leon Hall, headquarters representative; C. J. Buck Stevens,. New Orleans; Jack Bluitt, Detroit; Steve Troy, San Francisco: Juan Reinosa, San Juan, and John Fay, Philadelphia. October, 1976 Page 19 t ti �•iVM- M -- ^ 11 Cpmniittee Rep liEiElls is on i, •i'f )•- ti t The Committee on Servicing pointed out the need for continual contact with the membership to keep them informed on the issues. Participants, from the left around table are; Ed Riley, agent, Boston; Tom Glidwell, representative, Houston; Paul Drozak, SIU yice-president: Juan Reinosa, agent, San Juan;and Jack Caffeyy representative. New York. hi fer.. !' 4- al;' |;v' r^- Participants on the Committee on Shipboard Communications, which stressed the need for members to hold weekly shipboard union meetings, are from the left: Richard Avery, representative, Norfolk; George Telegadas, representa­ tive, Cleveland; Scottie Aubusson, agent, St. Louis; Gene Taylor, representa­ tive, Houston, and Cal Tanner. SlU vice-president. Shipboard meetings and their equiv­ alent on the tugs and in UIW plants are an essential link in communications between the leadership and the members. Head­ quarters needs to know about the problems in the field, this committee pointed out. Often, changes in the contracts are made as a result of members' complaints or re­ ported beefs. Articles can be written iti^th^s Log or UIW paper to clarify fr^iii^fy asked questions about the Utiion iarid the plans, and this form of communication is particularly important duilng those times when changes m.the/Union and plans are taking place. Minutes from the Sunday meetings on dieop' sea ships should be sent to Head­ quarters. At payoffs and sign-ons, the boarding patrolman should look oyef any minutes submitted by the'.Shij^' C^i^ittee for written resolution#^ and motions. After discussion, the'^ resolutions can be referred to the Negotiation Committee, Board of Trustees or other appropriate commttee by a motion made, seconded and accepted by the crew. ' Similarly, Union representatives who meet with members on tugs and in the UIW plants should send summaries of out­ standing points back to Headquarters. Union representatives should make sure that Seafarers, Boatmen, and UIW mem­ bers get copies of the appropriate news­ paper: the UIW NEWSLETTER or the Log. In these ways, lines of communica-' tion are kept open between the member and Headquarters. >' The Committee to study the impact of the SlU-IBU merger discussed ways in which the merger will benefit all SIU members, both deep-sea and inland waters. Committee members, from the left are: Gordon Spencer, agent, Nor­ folk; Stanley Ziegler, representative. New Origans; Gerry Brown, agent, Piney Point, and Frank Drozak, SIU executive vice-president. This committee outlined the future ac­ tions that will be taken to cement the unity of the Union and insure the complete iden­ tification of each member with the Union. Noting that the merger itself was only a first step, the committee predicted that the cost savings, increased efficiency and greater strength that resulted would have an impact in many areas. "The Union will expand and extend the servicing of its members to make cenain that their contracts will be enforced," the committee resolved. "Also, we want to set in motion a systematic program to make every member fully knowledgeable and aware of tlie terms, conditions and benefits achieved under the collective bargaining agreements. We want him to be alert to any efforts made by anyone to chip away at what is rightfully his." The Union will promote,^he increased use of the hiring hall,jthej^thmittee said, thereby improving. th¥ present system of hiring. The coniiriK^ advocated increased par­ ticipation by all the members in the affairs of the Union. "Through such participa­ tion," it predicted, "there will be a more frequent exchange of ideas and a closing of ranks to better achieve our mutual ob­ jectives." But the greatest impact of the merger will be in the area of political activity. "All members must know how to carry out effective political activity," the com­ mittee declared. "All members must be aware that what is won at the bargaining table can be lost in the political arena." The Committee on Coast Guard vowed to continue vigilance in reviewing Coast Guard programs and policies that could affect SlU members in any way. Participants on this committee, from the left are: Steve Papuchis, repre­ sentative, Norfolk; Buck Stevens, agent. New Orleans; George Ripoll, repre­ sentative, New York, and Robert Air, representative, Philadelphia. with many complex social and. psycholog­ ical problems resulting from the impact on the individu|i worker of faster and larger ships^iikJtased overtime, loss of adequate,:ppjct lime and the resulting feelipg Q(lk<^atjon and alienation that grow "Today, the problem has reached an un­ these new experiences." The commit­ precedented level," it said, denouncing the^ tee followed the accusation with a docu­ new Coast Guard Vessel Inspection CiEji|r^' mented list of Coast Guard abuses. Fur­ iar No. 76. 'This circular contiipheVthe thermore, the Coast Guard has repeatedly Coast Guard's practice ofjiAttiflg'Wphaz- backed down on its promise to consult the ardly and arbitrarily in suchmreas as vessel Union about its manning regulations, it manning, watchstanding, training and cer­ told the port agents. .. tification of able seamen and occupational The SIU has called for a Congressional safety and health. investigation of Coast Guard abuses. Such "The Coast Guard is ill equipped in hearings, the committee said, are tenta­ terms of personnel and equipment to deal tively scheduled for early 1977. "It is imperative that we continue to re­ main vigilant against any Coast Guard policies and practices which threaten the jobs and health and safety of merchant seamen," the committee stated. Members look to the Union for help with grievances in the work place and for help with numerous other work-related problems, this committee noted. Union of­ ficials are responsible for settling beefs about overtime, seniority rights, layoffs, work rules and firings. To stress how im­ portant this activity is, on several occasions representatives' reports about settling beefs, especially when a member was fired, were needed in court proceedings and in^ problems with the NLRB. Therefore, cials must be around when tl^.n^0ntiiers need them, the committee sta^p Patrolmen have to board and ^rvice deep sea vessels at payoffs and sign-ons. Patrol­ men and representatives should be servic­ ing tugs and barges and UIW shops at least once a month. In all cases, the repre­ sentatives should bring with them copies of the Union newspaper, welfare and pen­ sion plan digests and other documents and information the members might need. Union representatives must be available to service the members in the hall. Our vacation, pension, and sickness plans are good, but often the members do not under­ stand them. The Union representative should be.»^ailable to help the members wh^n tl^' heed assistance in filing their (Jaii^' and in explaining the rules and %r6gulations of the various plans. Similarly, Seafarers and Boatmen ar^ offered numer­ ous upgrading opportunities. But the members need to be encouraged to apply for these classes so the Union can fulfill its shipping contracts and maintain job security. Through frequent contact with the members, the Union will consolidate its strength and grow, the committee con­ cluded. • • i "r- it •' ' ^,1 ; pi •i "1 S; • i('-y H The Committee on Education and Training took a look at the Lundeberg School's vocational and academic programs for our members. Participants on this committee are, from the left around table: Chuck Mollard, national coordinator of the inland waters; Mike Sacco,'HLSS vice-president; Fred Farnen, headquarters representative; Bob Kalmus, HLSS vocational director; Frank Paladino, headquarters staff, Hazel Brown, HLSS president, and Ed Pulver, agent, Jersey City. Tfie Committee on Contracts and Shipping Rules reviewed possible beneficial changes and additions in these important areas. Participants, from the left are: Byron Kelly, Great Lakes area director for the inland waters; Red Camp­ bell, representative. New York; Red Morris, agent, Jacksonville, and Terry' Prott, representative, St. Louis. j/# Ihi, •ii I* > r1 I I •^' [•i Looking at the SIU's present contract and shipping'rules this committee said, "The SIU's success in providing the best wages and fringe benefits for our . mem­ bers, and in organizing new companies and acquiring new vessels is due in large part to our constant efforts to keep our contract provisions in tune with modern industry needs and trends, and to our abil­ ity to consider the overall picture when negotiating a new contraa." With new equipment such as cat-tugs, LNG vessels, offshore oil vessels ^d giant sea-going barges already appt^ing in the industry, the comrtMttee declared in its policy statement that the SIU must con­ tinue reviewing its contracts and shipping rules if it% "to continue providing SIU membe|rs with the best wages and fringe t^deffts possible without jeopardizing job security." As part of this review the committee PageW then recommended the negotiation of an industry-wide vacation plan for SIU Boatmen (details of this vacation plan will be carried in the next issue of the Log), and suggested that the SIU con­ sider area shipping, new lay-off rules, new trainiag%tci^ms and the two crew conceijpt for some fast turn-around vessels, "While many of America's maritime Workers have seen their ability to earn a living threatened as a result of contracts that did not consider the real conditions of our industry," the committee's statement concluded, "SIU contracts that evolved with the" industry continue to provide members with good job security. "We will continue on this course, chang­ ing as times require but never losing sight of our true goal—the best possible wages, fringe benefits, working conditions and job security for all SIU members." The Committee on SPAD recognized the absolute necessity of continiJjed voluritary contributions to this fund to bolster the SIU's political programs. Com­ mittee members, from the left are: Joe DiGiorgio, SIU secretary-treasurer; Carolyn Gentile,SIU house counsul; John Fay, agent, Philadelphia, and Leon Hall, headquarters representative. The policy statement adopted by the committee studying SPAD opened: "The role that political involvement plays in the preservation of members' jobs is vital. Fa­ vorable maritime legislation is essential in order to pfevent further erosion of the American-flag fleet by foreign intrusion into the American maritime industry; Such legislation may be enacted ohiy. if our elected representatives and Government of­ ficials have positions that are favorable to the American-flag shipping industry - "For years," it said, "Seafarers have fur­ thered their political interests by contrib­ uting to SPAD," and it is the support with SPAD funds of officials and candidates With favorable maritime views that lets the SIU's voice jje heard in the legislative and executive branches of Goverrunent. Pointing to the substantial victories and important gains which have already been c won, the committee warned that, "the fight must continue with renewed vigor if the American-flag maritime industry and the inland towing industry are to prosper in the future." Calling continued support of SPAD essential to "the preservation of our mem­ bers' jobs,'V the committee's policy state­ ment noted that, "we should continue our efforts to further the support of SPAD and thus benefit and improve the industry in which we represent our members." •• "We must continue our political activities" to insure the future security of the U.S. maritime industry, was part of the report by the Committee to Review Maritime Industry Conditions. Participants, from the left are: Roan Lightfoot, agent, Paducah; Don Anderson, agent, Port Arthur; Ed Morris, representative. New York; Steve Troy, agent, San Francisco, and Howard Schulman, SIU general counsul. The U.S.-flag merchant fleet is absolutely essential to any national defense effon. In a peacetime economy it contributes jobs, balance-of-payments benefits, and a means " of controlling y.S. foreign trade. Yet the U.S. merchant fleet is disappearing. ">?o single group acting alone can im­ prove the" situation," the committee de­ clared. "The operators, the Federal agencies^ and the maritime unions must act together. As the Seafarers are aware, the SJU has played a major role in advancing "the spirit of industry cooperation." . "One of the most important ways js to continue our political action," the commit­ tee said. Federal legislation will determine whether the U.S. maritime industry will grow and receive its fair share of cargo. "The SIU was highly instrumental in get­ ting the Merchant Marine Aa of 1970 passed." To provide mote jobs and strengthen the industry, the SIU has worked for cargo preference legislation and the TransAlaska Pipeline. To promote the use of the inland waterways, the SIU has worked "Tor the rejplacement of Locks and Dam 26 on the Mississippi River and has success­ fully fought a waterways user charge. At present, the SIU is pushing fo? the appoint; ment of a maritime affairs adviser to the President. We plan for the future, the committee noted. "Flexibility is the way to encourage new capital to enter the industry." ment noted in its conclusion that, "the In their policy statement on education Union's education program has been grow­ and training this committee pointed to the ing and the dreams of the future for mari­ programs which "have been developing time wprkers have been expanded. With a at the Harry Lundeberg School in Piney Point, Md. since 1967," as proof the SIl^ continued effort toward educational excel­ lence, we can look to the future with con­ "hq,,s long recognized that progress and a fidence, knowing we will have the skills better future for the membership is a and knowledge needed to face the chang­ product of education." ing world of maritime." Thousands of members have already iPAs-part of their review of the Union's eeived endorsements and hundreds of li­ trainiiig iand education programs, the com­ censes have been earned, many young men mittee also studied the new Alcoholism have been brought into the deep sea and »Rehabilatation Program and proposals for inland industries at'entry levels, and over revamping the steward department up­ 800 men have received high school diplo^ grading programs. mas through the SIU's ^ucational and (Nbte: Details on the new steward de­ training programs, the commitie^ Mid. partment program will be carried in a Declaring that "the maritime industry future issue of the Log. A committee needs responsible workers," the committee to study program proposals will be the. educational efforts of the also praised elected at special meetings which will SIU which ''have provided'information to be held in all Constitutional ports in the membpphip so that issues and ideas, putposes and goals might be better undef- , November. This committee's recom­ mendations will be presented to the stood." membership at the December Union Realizing the changing priorities and needs of the SIU's membership and the meetings.) Continued on Page 22 maritime industry, the committee's state­ Page 21 ; fii,' ® "" HH I I �/ Port Agents Conference Leeks at SlU's Fiture ing communication among the Union's leadership. In closing, the delegates agreed that the Conference had afforded them "the charice to review the union's policies and programs, to judge ^ow effective our activities have been in achieving our objec­ tives and to develop new and more effective strategies for the future." • and to extend the benefits of union mem­ bership to the millions of unorganized American workers." cluded, "the SIU and its members' future security and prosperity depend on our abil­ ity to evolve and grow with the industry, to extend the SIU banner to all unorgan­ ized maritime workers." -ml.- Continued from Page19 .^5'. Leading off was, SIU President Paul Hall, who called for stepped up activities in such areas as education, servicing and organizing, as well as increased political action on local and national levels. President Hall also stressed the need for unity not only within bur own union, but unity among all maritime unions. He pointed out that a forum to foster effective interorganizdtional maritime unity already existed in the Ad Hoc Committee on Maritime Industry Problems, set up two years ago by AFL-CIO President George Meany. Other opening session speakers included SIU Executive Vice-President Frank Drozak, who stressed the need for. increased communication be­ tween the -ports and Union headquarters; SIU Vice-Presi­ dents Lihdsey Williams and Paul Drozak; HLSS President Hazel Brown; Mike Sacco, HLSS vice president; Bob Kalmus, HLSS vocational educar tion director; Howcord Schulman, SIU general consul; Carolyn Gentile, SIU house consul, and Marietta Homayoripour, editor of the Seafarers Log. Ms. Homayonpour announced that because of the SIU-IBU merger, the Seafarers Log will incorporate the Inland Boatman, the IBU publication, into its pages. • During the closing session of the conference, many ports agents from around the country took their turn at the podium, giving a rundown on activities in their individual ports. Among these speakers were: George McCartney, New York; Buck Stevens, New OrThe Committee on Organizing affirmed that maritime labor must continue its leans; John Fay, Philadelphia; efforts to bring unionization to the thousands of unorganized maritime workers in this country. Committee members, from the left are: Bob Pomerlane, repre­ Steve Troy, San Francisco; sentative, Baltimore: Lindsey Williams, SIU vice-president; Bill Dobbins, rep­ Jack Bluitt, Detroit; Juan Reinresentative, Columbus, Ohio; Norman Dubois, representative. New Orleans, osa, San Juan; Gordon Spenand Carl Peth, representative, Detroit. cer, Norfolk; Jerry Brown, .Piney Point, and Byron Kelly, River Rouge, Mich. success of that organizing has never been "Only one-quarter of our nation's work­ A canvas of the delegates more important," it said. showed that right down the ers are union members," this committee's The committee directed attention to­ policy statement began and, "though there wards organizing in all areas, deep sea, line they felt that this initial are over 20-million men and women in inland waters and Great Lakes. Port Agents Conference had . America's unions, the continued strength entire maritime industry is grow­ been informative and ex­ of the trade union movement depends on ing"The rapidly in areas which are only par­ tremely successful in improv- its ability to organize the non-union shops tially organized," and, the committee con­ "For the SIU, the opportunities for or­ ganizing have never been better and the Among the participants- on the Committee on Maritime Unity, which empha­ sized the importance of the AFL-CIO Ad Hoc Committee on Maritime Industry Problems, are John Yarmola, left, SIU Washington Representative and George McCartney, agent, New York. Continued from Page 20-21 Maritime Unity "From the inception of the American trade union movement, the key to strength and eflFectiveness has been through unity —membership unity; inner-organization unity through consolidation; and inter-or­ ganizational unity through merger," this committee said in opening its policy state­ ment. "The SIU firmly believes in these trade union concepts, and throughout our his­ tory we have practiced them," it pointed out. The SIU has a long history of working for consolidation within our own house, merging the Gulf and Atlantic districts in 1940 and then, in 1972, the A&G*with the; Great Lakes District. "In late 1973," the committee's state­ ment noted, "the A&G's dose affiliate—the Inland Boatmen's Union—voted to merge its four districts into one strong organiza­ tion. And, just last month, the SIU A&G District and the IBU membership voted a merger of their two unions." —^M Carrying this concept of unity one step further, the committee recalled that the SIU "proposed a mechanism for discussion of maritime labor's common problems, and AFL-CIO President George Meany estab­ lished such a forum in 1974 with the crea­ tion of the AFL-CIO Ad Hoc Committee, on Maritime Industry Problems." Through this Ad Hoc Committee "some solid^oundwork toward our mutual mari­ time objectives has been laid," the state­ ment said, especially through the con­ structive work of the Ad Hoc group's subcommittees on Training and Educa­ tion, the Coast Guard, Maritime Policy, and the Jones Act. "The SIU believes that we have made important strides towards effecting unity within our organization, within maritime ' labor, and in the industry itself," the com­ mittee said. "We believe that we should continue policy of cooperation with other unions until the goal of one single union for all unlicensed seamen is achieved." The Committee on Publications discussed plans for more widespread news coverage of aii areas involving SIU members. Committee participants, from the left around table are: Marietta Homayonpour, editor-in-chief, Seafarers Log-, Jack Allen, agent, Duluth; Jack Bluitt, agent, Detroit; Charlie Svenson, an observer from the Transportation institute; James Gannon, managing edi­ tor, Seafarers Log, and Leo Bonser, representative. New York. Publications To assist in the Log's and the Union's form Act. Therefore, Union representa­ endeavor to bring pertinent information tives were asked to make a special effort to the Seafarers and Boatmeii, along with to see that all Union publications reach the features about the members themselves, members ^ch month. the committee suggested that port agents Now that the SIU-IBU merger has been and patrolmen lend their help, 'They approved by the membership, the Seafarers should let the Log staff know when there Log will incorporate the Inland Boatman are items from their ports which could go newspaper into its pages. In order to in­ into the Log," the committee said. "Fur­ sure that there is no loss of coverage to SIU ther, the port agents and patrolmen can Boatmen, the LOG will be expanded from encourage the members to read the Log 32 pages a month to 40 pages. Neverthe­ and to submit stories and material for less, there will be some savings, the com­ publication." mittee reported. The Log, the UIW NEWSLETTER and There will be increased coverage of the other Union publications bring important information and ideas to all the members, Great Lakes in the new Log format. The including items dealing with pensioners, monthly UIW NEWSLETTER will con­ training, welfare and vacation benefits, and tinue to be published for the United In­ the latest developments in the Pension Re­ dustrial Workers' brothers and sisters. Seafarers Log �On Offshore Oil Higs .(:.A •fi: Profit Hungry Oil Industry Could Kill People Safety of workers should come be­ fore profits: Certainly the rich and powerful oil industry can spare a few dollars to protect the life and limb of men working on the mobile off­ shore oil drilling units. Instead, in­ dustry moguls are pressuring the Coast Guard to adopt dangerously low safety standards on the mobile offshore drilling rigs. To make matters worse, the oil in­ dustry is keeping its proposals re­ garding inspection of mobile rigs under lock and key—to prevent the SIU from analyzing them. At sup­ posedly public hearings where future regulation of offshore equipment was discussed, industry representatives refused to let the SIU see their posi­ tion papers. After the hearings, the Coast Guard would not release the papers to the SIU. We were not sur­ prised. The hearings were held by the Na­ tional Offshore Operation Industry Advisory 'Committee (NOOIAC) which the Coast Guard established to help it draw up new offshore rig •Vi ,1^ 'A l-'lX safety" standards. Labor was not in­ cluded in NOOIAC, reflecting the Coast Guard's typical attitude toward people who work in the maritime field. NOOIAC now stands as a man­ agement group. However, the SIU managed to re­ construct industry's position from various other Coast Guard docu­ ments,^ We have come up with a re­ buttal in time to help the Coast Guard draw up the final regulations. In all fairness, we must note that the Coast Guard's proposals for safety standards on mobile offshore rigs are superior to the slipshod, pennypinching standards proposed by industry. Basically, the oil indus­ try would like to ignore the fact that offshore rigs are located in a perilous often hostile environment—the sea. When there is a major fire on board an offshore rig, the workers cannot run off into a prairie. They must jump into turbulent and icy waters. And fire is a likely possibility with all the chemicals and fumes around oil drill­ ing operations. Nevertheless the industry opposes firefighting systems around industrial equipment and certain helicopter pads. They do not want to provide, -enough lifeboats and inflatable rafts to give each man a primary and sec­ ondary means of escape. Oil executives are trying to avoid placing marine personnel on board the rigs, although their expertise is needed to help evacuation during an accident and to manage and main­ tain the equipment according to the standards required by a marine en­ vironment. In fact, they do not see why the industrial equipment should conform to marine standards at all. To list one more atrocious sug­ gestion, the oil industry would like to crowd men into dormitories on the rigs. This violates all maritime conventions and procedures. In September, the SIU outlined its position on mobile oil rig inspection for the Coast Guard. Since mobile oil drilling units are truly vessels, we recommended they should be regu­ lated and their crews licensed to the same full standards as U.S. ocean­ going ships. This means that indus­ trial equipment in a marine environ­ ment must meet marine as well as industrial safety standards. We recommended that regulations on inspection should be more specific and that the standards of the Inter­ governmental Maritime Consultative Organization (IMCO) should be ap­ plied to U.S. rigs. Right now, too much is left to the discretion of the local Coast Guard Officer in Charge of Marine Inspection. We hope the Coast Guard will hold the line against pressure from the oil giants. Appointing labor representa­ tives to NOOIAC would be a step in the right direction. -h • 1^ if li.. -1- . •i I I Letters to the Editor THE CHARLES WMOACAN 'MX. '"V' -• • -t:.' fe, .. .HISTORIC PRESERVATION Scholarship Winner^ Son Express Thanks Octob.r 1976 Official Publication of the Seafarers International Union of North America. Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO Vol. 38, No. 10 Executive Board Earl Shepard Cal Tanner Joe DtGiorgio Secrelary-T reasurer Lindsey Williams Vice-President Vice-President Vice-President Paul Drozak Editor-in-Chief A I want to thank the Welfare Plan for the help it provided at a time when I it was greatly needed. ' " A special thanks for the information the Plan provided for my wife when ! she called. It is a great source of comfort to know I have the help and backing of the SIU. On behalf of my wife and myself, our sincere thanks and appre: ciation. Managing Editor Jif' Mele Ruth Shereff Assistant Editor Assistant Editor Frank Cianciotti Dennis Lundy Chief Photographer Associate Photographer Marie Kosciusko George J. Vana Administrative Assistant Production/Art Director ff I'll 'Source of James Gannon Assistant Editor "f; V, se? Rav Bourdius ..*1 U:i Vice-President Marietta Homayonpoiir >- Fraternally, Mike Carlln Surf City, NJ. President Frank Drozak «-.s My son, Sean, has recently been awarded a ^afarers Scholarship and thus will be able to attend the college of his choice. As you may recall I, too, was able to get a college education and do graduate work under the same scholar­ ship program. ' Our debt to the Union is enormous and we find it difficult to express the qxtent of our gratitude, I would like to thank the SIU, the officials and the entire membership for making these awards possible. I have been a full member of the SIU for 27 years. I obtained my mate's license in 1970 and have been sailing under both IBU and MM&P contracts since 1972. This has given me on-the-job exposure to all maritime unions, some of which are distinctly lacking in leadership and are evidently bent upon destroying themselves. I have remained a supporter of SPAD and the policies of the SIU throughout these years. The political efforts of our Union are effectively providing employment prospects for everyone in the industry re­ gardless of their union affiliation and in many cases in spite of their own union's failure tp take supporting action. I take great pleasure in explaining and, if necessary, defending the programs and policies of the SIU on every ship I sail. I am constantly impressed by the SIU's foresight in having prepared to face today's problems years before , others in the industry showed any.concem for the future. Paul Hall Executive Vice President :• fc:.- ,i' V-f> Fiuternally, 1. Chalmers Published monthly by Seafarers International Union, Atlant^, Gulf Lake^^ cla\l?'DosVaae District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Awe., Brwklyn, N.Y. 11232. Tel. 499-6600. Second class postage paid at Brooklyn, N.Y. 11 Page 23 October, 1976 •f. •*r �Boatman Bane Steers a Clear Course on the Mississippi River When Jim Banc first walked into the Seafarers Hall in St. Louis back in Sep­ tember of 1973, he never dreamed that he would become a licensed towboat operator within three years. The 27-year-old Inland Boatman is^a Westener, born in Arizona and raised in Montana. He had never even seen the Mississippi River before he took his * first trip on an SlU-contracted towboat. Soon he was working regularly for SIUmanned National Marine Service boats, first as a deckhand, then as a tankerman, and finally in his present position as steersman. The job of steersman is traditional on the river, originating in the old steam­ boat days. B^ause no two stretches of the river are alike, the green wheelhouse man always serves a kind of ap­ prenticeship under an experienced cap­ tain whose job it is to teach the new man everything he knows about every mile of river. Brother Bane's apprenticeship is in the expert hands of Merrick "Blackie" Chapman, captain of the M/V National Freedom. Bane will work under Capt. Chapman for about six months, or until the captain and the company determine that he is ready for his own boat. If he had started towboating with an­ other union or with a non-union com­ _ers and Oceans/Inland—by taking the Towboat Operator Upgrading Course pany, Brother Bane would probably not at •he Union's Harry Lundeberg School be where he is'today. That's because he of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md. obtained his wheelhouse licenses—first "I doubt if I could have made it on Class Towboat Ooerator. Western Riv- Cross Country Jeep Racer Boatman Jim Bane has the M/V National Freedom under control as the boat and its tow of ammonia barges traverses Lock 25 on the Upper Mississippi. Jim's nrientor, Captain Merrick "Blackie" Chapman, looks on. .\ r •1 BALTIMORE BOSTON HOUSTON . . . JACKSONVILLE ... JERSEY CITY MOBILE NORFOLK NEW ORLEANS PADUCAH PHILADELPHIA PINEY POINT PORT ARTHUR PUERTO RICO RIVER ROGUE ST. LOUIS TAMPA TOTAL ALL PORTS >. . . .... Class A Class B 3 0 7 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 a .^ . 0 0 ' 3 0 4 7 0 34 Class C Class A TOTAL MEN REGISTERED ON BEACH Class B Class C Class A Class B 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 2 4 0 0 0 14 0 0 0 0 2 18 0 29 11 1 0 38 0 2 0 0 0 0 129 30 0 3 87 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 71 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 21 0 0 0 0 0 0 0. 3 0 1 0 0 2 18 7 3 21 0 1 0 7 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 1 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 113 253 72 21 65 34 Q HLSS Graduates Two QMEDs; One Hails From Great Lakes Proudly showing their new QMED sheepskins^re Seafarer Halin Hambouz (left) and Great Lakes Seafarer David Rougeux' with HLSS Instructors Fred Young (left) and Jack Parcell. In the background is a portrait of the late SlU official Claude Sonny Simmons. / Candy Workers Stover Strike, FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 1976 TOTAL JOBS SHIPPED Relief Jobs Permanent Jobs During his time off. Bane likes to get away from the river and ride around in the hills in his orange and white Jeep, complete with bullet holes from World War II. He plans to do some cross­ country Jeep racing as soon as he gets the historic vehicle in top condition. With the substantial pay increase he will receive as a full-fledged wheelhouse man. Brother Bane hopes to buy a country retreat to use as a base for his favorite pastimes of hunting and fishing. A bachelor. Boatman Bane couldn't resist telling the Log that one of his favorite pastimes is "chasing girls." When his steady girlfriend. Barb sees this, he may really have to take to the hills! Setfle Russell Shipping Report for Inland Waters y my own," Boatman Bane modestly re­ ports. He has nothing but praise for the school and its staff. "Everyone at Piney Point really goes out of their way to help you. Our teacher, John Luykx, worked nights and weekends helping us prepare for the exam." It's a difficult exam, and Brother Bane passed it with flying colors the first time around. Nationwide Boycott The Bakery and Confectionery Work­ ers' International Union early this month reached a negotiated agreement with Russell Stover Candies Inc. on a first contract and called off a nationwide consumer boycott and picketing against the company. The contract covers about 700 pro­ duction employes at the firm's Lincoln, Neb. plant. Candy workers there had voted for the union to represent them in September 1974 for contract negotia­ tions but the company's stalling and anti-union stand, the union said, brought on a national union-backed boycott and store picketing against Russell Stover Candies in March. Company negotiators indicated they are ready to begin contract talks at five other plants where the union has won representation elections. Tankerman Graduates Seafarer Steve W. Parr (left) displays the Certificate of Achievement he re­ ceived recently when he graduated from the HLSS tankerman class in Piney Point, Md. He's-with Charles Nalen, chief of the school's engine department courses. Not shown is the tanke/man class instructor, Tom Doyle. Page 24 Seafarers Log .'....riW, : V-V-; ' fU S- - .u- �ll Boatmen Work New Orgulf Towboat T he fowboaf Robert IS. Stonl made a surprise visit to St. Louis recently. The beautiful and spacious new lineboat is operated by Orgulf Transport Company, based in New Orleans and Cincinnati and manned by SIU Boat­ men. Ordinarily the Stout and her sister Orgulf vessels—the Robert To/l, the J(thn D. Geary, and the B. John Yeager—do not travel so far north. Their usual run is between Shawneetown, III. on the Ohio River and New Orleans on the Lower Mississippi. Orgulf boats push barges loaded with coal south from Shawneetown, and their northbound traffic consists pri­ marily of empty barges, along with some bauxite destined fcr Little Rock, Ark. The Stout was in St. Louis on special business, picking up a tow of barges loaded with coal from sources on the Illinois Waterway. Orgulfs tows on the Lower Missis­ sippi, which is wide and unencumbered by locks, usually consist of 25 or more barges. During the current low water crisis, however, the company has been forced to cut tow sizes to 20 barges or less. 1 4 1 1 f( ''i I t it 3 \'• . '• 'i } I r •i . i . , - I< Cook Bonnie Carter (above) prepares tacos that are worth waiting for while (below) Watchman Ed Holt (left) and Mate Carroll E. Bewley stack ratchets until she calls the crew to lunch. I' Deckhands (from top to bottom) Andrew McCann, Ronnie Pottgen and Matt Reynolds get the new towboat M/V Robert N. Stout ready to pick up a load of coal barges in St. Louis harbor. 'i Warning to Seafarers Young and Old: Drug Possession Means Loss of Seaman's Papers K yoo are coDvicted of possessira of any illegal dmg—heroin, barbitnrafes, qpeed, LSD, or even marijuana—the UJS. Coast Guard will revoke your seaman pq^is, wfthont appeal, FOREVER. Ibat means that yon lose for the rest of yonr life the right to make a living by the sea. However, it doesat quite end there even if yon receive a suspended sentence. You may lose your right to vote, your right to hold public office or to own a gun. You also may lose die opportunity of ever becoming a doctor, dentist, certified public accountant, engineer, lawyer, architect, realtor, pharmacist, school teacher, or stockbroker. You may jeopardize your right to hold a job where you must be licensed or bonded and you may never be able to wori( for the city, the county, or the Federal government. Ifs a pretty tough rap, but that's exacdy how it Is and you cant do any­ thing about it. The convicted druguser leaves a black mark on his reputation for the rest of his life. However, drugs can not only destroy your right to a good livelihood, it can destroy yourlife. Drug abuse presents a serious threat to both your physical and mental health, and the personal safety of those around you. This is especiaUy true aboard ship where clear minds and quick reflexes are essential at all times for the safe operation of the vessel. Dont let drugs destroy your natural right to a good, happy, productive lif^. Stay drug free and steer a clear course., October, 1976 T I Dog Sniffs Out Drugs on •5, Banana Boat; Nail Carpenter A drug-sniffing dog led 30 U.S. Cus­ toms officers in Miami recently to a cocaine cache aboard the Colombian banana boat the SS Cubahama docked there after a voyage from Turbo, Co­ lombia. The drug-trained canine's keen sense of smell led the custom agents to the cabin of ship's carpenter, L. Barrera, 63, where they sawed a hole in the floor to find 5.3 pounds of cocaine which would sell on the streets for $1.2 mil­ lion, they estimated. They then arrested the carpenter and turned him over to Federal drug enforcement agents. The officers added that cocaine had been discovered in small amounts a few times on the SS Cubahama in the last few years. But more than a year ago investigators uncovered 40.9 pounds of the illegal contraband aboard the ba­ nana boat. -is I •k I? .t i-; :1 1 P^Se'. - i):v, �Point." Last issue of the Seafarers Log was read and discussed. Chairman held a discussion on the importance of do­ nating to SPAD. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. JOHN TYLER (Waterman Steam­ ship), August 1—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Otto Pedersen; Secretary J. Moody; Educational Director A. Lupari. $4.25 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Chairman read an article on mari­ time from the Seafarers Log. Next port. Bremerhaven. OVERSEAS TRAVELER (Mari­ time Overseas), August 15—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Arne Hovde; Secre­ tary E. Dale; Educational Director George R. Meaden. No disputed OT. It was discussed by the chairman that all seamen should read the Seafarers Log so that all may vote with interest in the upcoming IBU election. It was said and agreed on at the meeting that all were in favor. Most of the outstand­ ing beefs were settled. Next port, Phila­ delphia. COUNCIL GROVE (Interocean Mgt.), August 15—Chairman, Recerti­ fied Bosun Sal Sbriglio; Secretary Frank Nigro; Deck Delegate R. Myers; En­ gine Delegate R. Blackwell; Steward Delegate Thomas Robinson. $30 in ship's fund. Chairman suggested that everyone should read the Seafarers Log that came aboard. A vote of thanks to the steward department for their spe­ cial care and feeding of a sick member with the flu. Next port, Adak, Alaska. MOUNT EXPLORER (Mount Ship­ ping), August 29—Chairman, Recerti­ fied Bosun Billy G. Edelmon; Secretary Michael Toth; Educational Director Robert Staplin; Deck Delegate Willie Manuel; Engine Delegate William Yudovshes; Steward Delegate Young Mc­ Millan. No disputed OT. Secrettjry re­ ported that everyone had fun in Russia and that this was a very well-mannered crew which made for a very pleasant voyage. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done and for good and clean work performed. Messman Douglas Lawton and Rickey Rob­ inson, who turned out to be very good workers and above all clean and courte­ ous, were commended very highly. The food prepared in the galley was plenti­ ful and tastefully prepared. All paid their respects by observing one minute of silence and standing at attention in memory of their departed brothers. SEATTLE (Sea-Land Service), Au­ gust 7—Chairman, Recertified Bosun J. Gonzales; Secretary S. Piatak; Edu­ cational Director A. Quinn; Steward Delegate A. Romero. No disputed OT. Chairman talked about the importance of safety aboard ship. Also held a dis­ cussion on the need for Presidential backing of a strong U.S. maritime fleet and that support should be given to a candidate who backs up a seaman's live­ lihood. Educational director made a report on the importance of members upgrading themselves and that Lundeberg upgrading courses are available to all members in all departments. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. SEA-LAND COMMERCE (SeaLand Service), August 15—Chairman, Recertified Bosun L. G. Reck; Secre­ tary Gus Skendelas; Educational Direc­ tor John G. Kirk; Steward Delegate W. Stewart. $159.20 in ship's movie fund. No disputed OT. Chairman re­ ported that a safety meeting would be held and everyone was welcome to at­ tend. Discussed the importance of do­ nating to SPAD. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Next port, Yokohama. ERIC K. HOLZER (Puerto Rico Marine Mgt.), August 29—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Dimas Mendoza; Secretary Harold Strauss; Educational Director S. Gondzar; Deck Delegate Eddie Slintak; Engine Delegate Carmelo Cuevas; Steward Delegate Abdu Aziz. No disputed OT. Chairman's re­ port: "Chairman read to the crew an article from the July Log about a bill introduced by Senator Robert Taft, Jr. which, according to him, would create an office of Maritime Affairs Coordina­ tor at the White House. Held a discus. sion about it and it was approved by the majority of the members. The majority of the crewmembers did not know about this article and the chairman empha­ sized to the crew about reading the Log more often." A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Next port, Miami. OGDEN WILLAMETTE (Ogden Marine Transport), August 15—Chair­ man, Recertified Bosun R. D. Schwarz; Secretary E. Kelly; Educational Direc­ tor H. Meredith; Deck Delegate C. H. Spina; Engine Delegate C. Killeen; Steward Delegate I. Gray. No disputed OT. Chairman reported: "Discussion on the battle the SlU has to keep open the USPHS Hospitals and what they mean to us as seamen. Also all crewmembers who can, should go to Piney Point and upgrade and get LNG endorsements." It was suggested that everyone who can, should donate to SPAD. All communi­ cations received were read and posted. A vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. CHARLESTON (Sea-Land Service), August 15—Chairman, Recertified Bo­ sun Jan Beye; Secretary J. Nash. $12.25 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Ob­ served one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port, Elizabeth, N.J. OAKLAND (Sea-Land Service), Au­ gust 8—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Joseph San Filippo; Secretary C. N. Johnsen; Educational Director L. Karitunen; Deck Delegate W. M. White. $2.30 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Chairman brought to the attention of the crewmembers that everyone should obtain a lifeboat ticket because it is a requirement from the Coast Guard. All communications received were posted on the bulletin board. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. PANAMA (Sea-Land Service), Au­ gust 29—Chairman, Recertified Bosun C. Mize; Secretary J. E. Higgins; Edu­ cational Director N. Batha. $12.20 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Report to Seafarers Log: "Fishing is still good for those that have the patience as proven by Brother Kadsolia as he found his fill and had his own little fish fry, with all invited, on the stern. He built a regular small Bar-B-Q with coal and all and a good time was had by all present." A vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment and a special thank you to the chief cook for a job well done. NECHES (Mount Shipping), Aug­ ust 1—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Eugene Flowers; Secretary J. Reed; Deck Delegate L. Ludeman, Jr.; Stew­ ard Delegate Joseph H. Roberts. $2.50 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. On July 29 and 30 the Neches refueled another ship at sea. It was a Navy ship, the USNS Navasota with 185,000 bar­ rels of fuel. The refueling took place just south of Sri-Lanka. Since leaving Jacksonville, Fla. the ship has hit Ber­ muda, Venezuela, Curacao, St. Croix, Spain, Italy, Turkey, Bahrain and Ku­ wait before refueling. The captain was well pleased with the whole operation of the ship during the refueling. Next port, Bahrain. INGER (Reynolds Metal), August 22—Chairman, Recertified Bosun C. D'Amico, Jr.; Secretary Duke Hall; Educational Director Oscar Cooper; Deck Delegate Jose Salinas; Engine Delegate Bernard Hireen; Steward Dele­ gate Richard Sherman. $69.11 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Educational Di­ rector's Report: "Urged all crewmem­ bers to read the Log completely to get all the news and anyone having the time and the qualifications should take advantage of the upgrading at Piney SHOSHONE (Hudson Waterways), August 1—Chairman, Recertified Bo­ sun A. E. Weaver; Secretary B. Flet­ cher; Educational Director T. Clark. Some disputed OT in deck department. The Seafarers Log was received from Headquarters in the last port and the chairman suggested that everyone should read it. Report to the Seafarers Log-. "The crew did not go ashore on the Ascension Islands so everyone did some fishing. The fishing is good there and enough red fish was caught to have a nice fish fry. Anyone that is heading toward the island should take some fishing gear. You will have good luck." SEA-LAND ECONOMY (Sea-Land Service), August 22—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun F. H. Johnson; Secre­ tary L. Nicholas; Educational Director W. E. Fitzgerald; Deck Delegate B. Jarratt; Engine Delegate C. V. Grab; Steward Delegate S. Morris. Some dis­ puted OT in deck department. A safety suggestion in reference to securing tug­ boats was accepted at the last safety meeting. Next port. New Orleans. ELIZABETHPORT (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), August 21—Chairman, Recerti­ fied Bosun V. T. Nielsen; Secretary George W. Gibbons; Educational Di­ rector John M. Dellinger; Deck Dele­ gate Frank J. Balasia. $117 in ship's fund. $15 in movie fund. Some disputed OT in engine department. The ship got a new TV, water fountain and the air conditioner was fixed. Twelve extra movies came on this trip. A vote of thanks to the deck department for keep­ ing the messroom and pantry clean. Also a vote of thanks to the steward department for the good food. Next port in Suez Canal. SEA-LAND CONSUMER (SeaLand Service), August 28—Chairman, Recertified Bosun F. A. Pehler; Secre­ tary S. McDonald; Educational Direc­ tor K. L. Hart; Deck Delegate R. S. Davis; Engine Delegate R. L. L. Elliott; Steward Delegate M. P. Cox. No dis­ puted OT. Chairman reports: "Due in Port Everglades evening of the 29. Sail on the 30. Payoff in New Orleans. Will have open house for the Sea-Land shippers in the Miami area between 1600 and 2000 hours on the 30. A lot of visitors are expected aboard. Have had a good trip so far." Railing on after house needs repair. PITTSBURGH (Sea-Land Service), August 15—Chairman, Recertified Bo­ sun Calvain James; Secretary R. DeBoissiere; Educational Director P. Kavanos. No disputed OT. A vote of thanks to the chairman and crew for a job well done and to R. DeBoissiere, chief steward, apd-J. Rodriguez, chief cook. Next port in Suez Canal. Official ship's minutes were also received from the following vessels: SEA-LAND FINANCE YELLOWSTONE MONTICELLO VICTORY DELTA ARGENTINA ULTRASEA SEAGLE TRAVELER ISEA-LAND RESOURCE lANtHORAGE HOUSTON iiUMACAO |>EL«OL Page nc 2: MOUNT NAVIGATOR PORTLAND MAYAGUEZ BORINQUEN MOHAWK OVERSEAS ULLA TRANSCOLORADO DELTA BRASIL JEFF DAVIS • ^ANSCOLUMBIA IG^RQUNAt, SAN JUAN MAUMEE NATHANIEL GREENE THOMAS JEFFERSON BALTIMORE TRANSEASTERN GEORGE WALTON AMERICAN EXPLORER WILLIAMSBURGH SEA-LAND GALLOWAY?' POTOMAC SAN FRANCISCO EAGLE VOYAGER SEA-LAND MARKET BOSTON DELTA NORTE GOLDEN DOLPHIN BROOKLYN SAN PEDRO VANTAGE HORIZON OGDEN WABASH ISOTRE DAME VIGTORll DELTA MAR AFOUNDRIA SEA-LAND PRODUCER S GUAYAMA • VANTAGE DEFENDER I SEA-LAND EXCHANGE! TAMPA ARECIBO WARRIOR .SEA-LAND a f i f Seafarers Log �' -liv- 'M i 'i I li. -1 V. .. f ' George Walton Committee Zapata Patriot Committee Recertified Bosun Ralph Murry, left, ship's chairman of the SSZapata Patriot (Zapata Bulk Transport) on Sept. 21 stands with the Ship's Committee of (I. to r.): Chief Pumpman Earl Chappel, educational director; QMED Ted Koumas, engine delegate; Steward Delegate Bob Hirsch, and Chief Steward Tony Arellano, secretary-reporter at a payoff in Stapleton Anchorage, Staten Island, N.Y. '\: -' ItI Of SS Mayaguez fame. Recertified Bosun Jack Mullis (2nd left) ship's chair­ man of the SS Qeorge Walton (Waterman) is with the Ship's Committee and part of the crew of (standing I. to r.): Crew Messman Stephen Galatold; Chief Electrician H. H. Johnson, educational director; Steward Delegate John H. Green; Engine Delegate A. Gega, and Deck Maintenance P. Gallagher. At the table (I. to r.) are: Deck Delegate J. D. Saxon; AB Marshall McGregor, and Chief Steward J. Hannon, secretary-reporter. Payoff was held at Port Newark, N.J., Berth 28 on Sept. 8. 'l\ .m •s<x" - ii I ii • ) . >> 11)1 Borinquen Committee Nathaniel Greene Committee In the day room of the SS Nathaniel Greene (Waterman) are the Ship's Com­ mittee of (I. to r.): Engine Delegate A. Martinez; Recertified Bosun John McCollom, ship's chairman; Deck Delegate J. C. Arnold; Chief Steward W. G. Williams, secretary-reporter, and Steward Delegate R. Macaraeg at a payoff on Sept. 20 at Pier 7, Brooklyn, N.Y. i' Steward Delegate Eddie Villasol (seated right) of the Ship's Committee of the SS Borinquen (Puerto Rico Marine) counts his money preparatory to purchas­ ing a SPAD certificate from SlU Patrolman George Ripoll (seated left). The rest of the committee (standing I. to r.) are: Recertified Bosun Calixto L. Gonzalez, ship's chairman; Deck Delegate G. Passapera; Educational Director Herbert Rolen, and Engine Delegate Juan Guaris. The ship paid off recently in Port Elizabeth, N.J. '}Q 'I Stonewall Jackson Committee Company Nurse Debbie Filarski (seated left) next to SlU Headquarters Repre­ sentative Leon Hall relaxes after giving shots to the Ship s Committee of the SSStonewailJackson (Waterman) of: Recertified Bosun Carl Lineberry, ship s chairman (center), and Deck Delegate Bill "W. J.' Roche. Standing (I. to r.) are: Educational Director John Cantrell; Steward Delegate Frank Pastrano, Chief Steward Harry Donnelly, secretary-reporter, and QMED Juan I. Gon­ zalez, engine delegate. The vessel paid off on Sept. 14 at the port of New Yom's Pier 7, Brooklyn. \ October, 1976 /• . • . ;/,• •il- r Baltimore Committee I Recertified Bosun William L. Osborne (left) ship's chairman of the SS Balti­ more (Sea-Land) leads the Ship's Committee and crew of (I. to r.): Chief Steward Jo6 be Lise, secretary-reporter; Deck Delegate Joe Chiramonte; Steward Delegate Harold M. Gooding, and Crew Messman A. Abdulla at a payoff on Sept. 21 in Port Elizabeth, N.J. ^ Page 27 I •V' �,.v Leonard S. BugajewskI, 61, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of New York sailing as an AB. Brother Bugajewski sailed 40 years and upgrad^ to quartermaster at the HLSS in 1974. He was born in Delaware and I is a resident ofaiffwood Beach, N.J. James J. Connors, 66, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of New York sailing as a deck engineer and bosun. Brother Connors sailed 36 years and is a veteran of the post-World War II U.S. Army. He was bora in Pawtucket, R.I. and is a resident of La Combe, La. Joseph C. Cyr, 56, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brpther Cyr sailed 31 years. He was bom in Madawaska, Me. and is a resident of St. David, Me. Recertified Bosun Joseph P. Gav­ in, 51, joined the SlU'in 1943 in the port of New York. Brother Gavin graduated from the Bosuns Recertification Program in March 1975. He was a ship's delegate in 1964 and is a machinist. Born in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., he is a resident of Arlington, Tex. Thomas M. Gower, 58, joined the SIU in 1948 in the port of New York sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Gower is a veteran of the U.S. Army in the European Theater of Operations during World War II. He is a former timberjack. A native of Aurora, N.C., he is a resident of Chesapeake, Va. Alexander S. Katsanevakis, 57, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1961 sailing as a chief cook. Brother Katsaneyakis sailed 26 years and was on the Sea-Land Shoregang in Port Newark, N.J. from 1966 to 1976. He was born in Sitia, Greece, is a naturalized U.S. citizen, and is a resident of Highland Park, N.J. Thomas S. Lambeth, 49, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New Orleans sailing as a fireman-watertender and engineer with MEBA, District 2. Brother Lambeth received his engineering training in 1966. He was born in Alabama and is a resi­ dent of Leakesville, Miss. John W. MIms, 68, joined the SIU , in the port of New Orleans in 1967 sailing as a chief steward. Brother Mims sailed 27 years and during the Vietnam and Korean Wars. He was bora in Newport News, Va. and is a resident of San Francisco. Karl Olman, 65, joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of New York sailing as an oiler. Brother Olman sailed 32 years. He was born in Es­ tonia, U.S.S.R. and is a U.S. natural­ ized citizen. Seafarer Olman is a resident of Baltimore. Solomon Rosoff, 61, joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of Norfolk sailing as an AB. Brother Rosoff sailed 29 years and is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. He was born in Philadelphia and is a resident of Miami Beach, Fla. Lawrence V. Springer, 66, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1953 sailing as a fireman-water­ tender. Brother Springer sailed 43 years. He was born in La Vernia, Tex. and is a resident of Galveston. Sverre M. Stokke, 59, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of Mobile sailing as aff AB. Brother Stokke sailed 42 years. He was born m Ber­ gen, Norway, is a U.S. naturalized citizen and is a resident of Mobile. Bobby LrMesserall, 55, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York sailing as an oiler. Brother Messerall is a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. He was born in Penn­ sylvania and is a resident of Reno, Nev. William H. Walter, 56, joined the SIU in 1942 in the port of Baltimore sailing as an oiler. Brother Walter is a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II sailing as a machinist. He was born in Baltimore and is a resident of San Francisco. John A. Sheerin, 65, joined the SIU in the port of Philadelphia in 1957 sailing as an AB. Brother Sheerin sailed 25 years. He was born in Ireland and is a resident of New­ ark, N.J. Henri'HUlion, 62, joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of Baltimore sail­ ing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Hillion walked the picket line in the 1961 N.Y. Harbor strike. He was bora in Plumeliau, France and is a resident of Newark, N.J. Earl G. Griffin, 52, joined the SIU in 1949 in the port of Tampa sailing as a bosun. Brother Griffin sailed 29 years and is a 1953 graduate of the Andrew Furuseth Training School, Mobile. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. Born in Tampa, he is a resident there. Robert Ozollns, 67, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1967 sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Ozolins sailed 12 years. He was born in Riga, Latvia, USSR, and is a naturalized U.S. citizen. Seafarer Ozolins is a resident of Toms River, N.J. Charles L. "Charlie" Mazur, 60, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. Brother Mazur sailed 38 years. He was born in Chicago, III. and is a resident of Sedona, Ariz. Ola Stornes, 65, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1962 sailing as a chief electrician. Brother Stornes sailed 21 years. He was bora in Nesset, Norway where he was awarded a degree in electrical engi­ neering and design in 1932. Seafarer Stornes is a naturalized U.S. citizen and a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y. Simplicio Bisin, 65, joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1960 sailing as a cook. He sailed 46 years. Brother Bisin was born in Cebu, P.I. and is a resident of Baltimore. Seafarers Welfare, Pension and Vacation Plans Cash Benefits Paid Number Aug. 26-Sept. 22,1976 SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN ELIGIBLES Death In Hospital Daily @ $1.00 In Hospital Daily @ $3.00 Hospital & Hospital Extras Surgical Sickness & Accident @ $8.00 Special Equipment Optical Supplemental Medicare Premiums DEPENDENTS OF ELIGIBLES Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits In Hospital Surgical Maternity Blood Transfusions Optical MONTH TO DATE YEAR TO DATE MONTH TO DATE / 9 454 225 14 5 5,297 — 89 14 102 4,763 2,187 111 23 47,331 9 1,024 ' 255 $ 27,500.00 454.00 675.00 2,155.25 1,465.00 42,376.00 — 2,525.50 1,715.00 $335,242.05 4,763.00 6,561.00 19,168.13 2,871.80 378,648.00 2,593.24 .30,616.58 12,968.20 96,549.59 2,715.25 16,335.45 4,900.00 90.00 2,385.25 983,112.85 27,211.89 154,966.83 51,800.00 1,098.50 26,418.59 64,335.65 19,924.89 4,739.94 2,150.00 2,122.05 — 165.27 280.00 16,093.50 409,828.95 245,310.92 39,691.25 20,018.00 14,326.39 630.79 4,949.03 1,816.00 121,787.60 362 68 100 13 1 83 PENSIONERS & DEPENDENTS Death Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits & Other Medical Expenses .. Surgical Optical Blood Transfusions .......' Special Equipment Dental ; Supplemental Medicare Premiums SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM TOTALS Total Seafarers Welfare Plan Total Seafarers Pension Plan Total Seafarers Vacation Plan ....... Total Seafarers Welfare, Pension & Vacation Amount 14 152 ^ 113 . 9 74 • — 2 1 2,095 3,458 668 . 963 147 14. 912 108 1.438 889 104 513 3 25 7 16,624 ^ YEAR TO DATE 6 75 2,294.42 27,788.40 9,200 2,559 1,455 81,753 20,108 12,673 313,947.01 641,893.98 654,095.92 13,214 2,924,187.99 5,079,721.89 6,107,455.98 114,534 MiV $1,609,936.91 $14,111,365.86 T i' > A Page 28 Sealers Log •...4"; �r>riy>5:-;^ :, _ •..."XV:"' I k Dispatchers Report for Groat Lakes SEPT. 1-30,1976 TOTAL REGISTERED Ail Groups Class A Class B Class C J' **REGI8TERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Oass C I.. I'. DECK DEPARTMENT Alpena Buffalo Cleveland " Frankfort Chicago Totals • Alpena .. Buffalo . Cleveland Detroit ,. Duluth .. Frankfort Chicago . Totals .. Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups aass A Class B Class C ':^f - ' ' •• ;;; •• 17 4 4 16 6 4 5 56 2 0 2 5 1 0 1 11 0 0 0 1 3 0 0 4 3 2 3 16 2 3 3 32 2 0 1 4 1 0 0 9 0 1 0 1 2 0 0 4 0 1 1 4 0 2 1 9 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 2 4 19 8 9 6 51 17 1 4 28 3 7 2 62- 2 4 3 32 2 5 1 49 84 57 13 4 6 24 18 9 478 16 2 5 18 5 5 1 52 0 1 0 10 0 0 0 11 10 3 3 11 3 1 3 34 2 0 0 3 0 0 2 7 0 2 1 2 5 0 1 11 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 3 11 1 5 1 0 3 2 0 22 5 2 11 4 0 5 O 0 3 0 0 52 23 3 4 1 2 6 1 1 3 18 2 0 2 2 0 0 1 7 0 2 0 0 5 0 1 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 6 0 3 4 22 15 0 6 17 1 2 0 41 11 12 3 45 10 14 7 102 75 56 121 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 4 2 1 0 5 0 15 1 4 0 4 2 1 1 34 6 !^ ..i'lf I 'i ; 'l' r !• '. i ENTRY DEPARTMENT Alpena ...; Buffalo Cleveland. ....... Chicago Totals Totals All Departments 148 1 2 164 81 15 . I Ir I 'M - V-? M "R^^ster^ o^?^ registered for shipping at the port last month. Registered on the Beach means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. ' •' 1 ! ii , • . . 1^A. A. Bdms^inSRI^ ! T This IS the sixth part in a series of articles which the Seafarers Log will Eventually the series will be complied into a booklet so that Seafarers tm months, concerning Social Security, Medicare have all the infornUition on these programs in one place. A programs affect you and your I hope thisseries wiU be andid to you. Please let the know if you have e, as will the next few.) questions, lust write to me, care of Seafarers International Union, 67i •vv rpFourth Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y.11232. ' y1 H I. I ^ • y -111 MEDICARiE Nearty aU people 65 and oyer are eligible for medicare. Al^, fee following people under 65 are eligible: disabled people who Ime emuled to social secunty disability bene^ts for 2 cmj^iitive years or more; and people insured under social secu^^ nty wlmneed dialysis treatment or a kidney^ransplant because of permanent kidney faHure. Wives, husbands, or children of I ; insured people may also be eligible if they need kidney dialysis or a transplant. ^ ^ ¥ for medicare . = What kinds of 1_ Two kinds; Hospital lnsurance and medical insurance, medicare are there? : ' Whp is eligible for medicare's hospital insurance? "v.--,, ^ y _ ^ „. __ — — retirement benefits, you ar^ ^tomaficaJly eligible for pital insurance;if you are not. entitled to social security or railroad retirement benefits, you should ask about hospital ins^ ^ ance and medical insurance at your social security office. y Who is covered by medicare's medical The medical insurance part of medicare is voluntary and no one is covered automatiGallyy •• • • "c. :msurance?y; Yithm a specified period. - . y'^;' l' ' I PROOFS NEEDED FOR ME;DICAR1^ ARE 2. L6st year^^^ W-2 form, Or, if self-employed, your tax return and proof of paymehb 3. If not entitled to monthly social security benefits ^ ^ Alien registration r^ipt catd-^ October, 1976 Page 29 \ 1 •& : �Pensioner Stanley J. Brown, 69, died in New Orleans on Sept. 12. Brother Brown joined the Union in the port of New Or­ leans in 1956 sailing j as an oiler for Coyle Lines. He was born in New Orleans and was a resident there.. Surviving is his widow, Corinne. BUI L. Cole, 57, died in St. Louis on July 23 after a long illness. Brother Cole joined the Union in the port of St. Louis |in 1967 sailing as a jcook for Inland Tugs from 1966 to 1974.' He was a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. A native of Piggott, Ark., he was a resident there. Surviving •is his widow, Kathleen, and a daughter, Mrs. Sandra Scott, both of Piggott. Samuel A. Dooley, 53, died in the Uni­ versity of South Ala­ bama Medical Cen­ ter, Mobile on Aug. 4 after receiving a severe head injury in an auto accident wreck on Battleship Parkway, Mobile. Brother Dooley joined the Union in the port of Mobile in 1957 sailing as an oiler for the Mo­ bile Towing and Wrecking Co. from 1955 to 1976. He sailed 29 years and was a veteran of both the U.S. Army and the U.S. Marine Corps, in WorW War II. Boatman Dooley was born in Statesboro, Ga. and was a resident of Prichard, Ala. Burial was at sea. Sur­ viving are a sister, Mrs. Pearl L. Wil­ liams, and a foster son, Odis Gray, both of Mobile. V. Pensioner Francis D. Gonsoulin, 69, died of pneumonia in the New Orleans USPHS Hospital on Aug. 1. Brother Gon­ soulin joined the Union in 1942 in the port of New Orleans sailing as a bosun. He sailed 34 years. A native of Jeanerette, La., he was a resident of New Orleans. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery, New Orleans. Surviving is his widow, Emelda. Pensioner Alfred J. "AI" Hamm, Jr„ 65, passed away from natural causes in the Staten Island, N. Y., USPHS Hos­ pital on July 21. Brother Hamm join­ ed the Union in the port of New York in 1953 sailing as a fireman-watertender for 27 years. He was bora in Brooklyn, N.Y. and was a resident of Syracuse, N.Y. Seafarer Hamm walked the picket lines in the 1961 N.Y. Harbor strike and 1965 Dis­ trict Council 37 beef and attended the SIU School of Marine Engineering in Brooklyn, N.Y. in the late '60s. Inter­ ment was in Greenwood Cemetery, Brooklyn. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Richard (Florence) W. Lalor of Syracuse and Mrs. Gladys H. Daly of Brooklyn. Pensioner James M. "Big Jim" Hand, 68, died of heart fail­ ure in the New Or­ leans USPHS Hospi­ tal on Apr. 1. Broth­ er Hand joined the Union in 1945 in the port of New York sailing as a chief electrician. He sailed 44 years, was on the picket line in the 1965 District Council 37 strike and was an HLSS upgrader. Seafarer Hand was a veteran of both the pre-World War II U.S. Army and World War II U.S. Navy. Born in Century, Fla., he was a resident of the port of Tampa. Crema­ tion took place in the Metaire Crema­ tory, New Orleans. Surviving are his widow, Florence; a son, James; a daughter, Ida and a brother, Charles of Decatur, Ga. Pensioner Angus J. Maceachem, 50, died in Detroit General Hospital of multiple injuries sustained in a fall on July 23. ^ Brother Maceachem Alfred L. "Al" joined the Union in Gibson, 25, was lost the port of Detroit in at sea at night off 1961 sailing as a deckhand for Dunbar the containership SS •apt and Sullivan from 1956 to 1976 and for Philadelphia (SeaMerritt, Chapman and Scott from 1960 Land), his first and to 1961. He was a veteran of the U.S. only ship, as the ves­ Army in World War II. Born in Detroit, sel sailed from the he was a resident of Westland, Mich. port of Anchorage, Burial was in St. Hedwig Cemetery, Alaska on Aug. 1. Brother Gibson Dearborn Heights, Mich. Surviving are joined the SfU in the port of Piney. his widow, Christine; three sons, James, Point in 1974 sailing as an OS. He was Eugene and Donald, and two daughters, a top, 90 percent average HLSS grad Mary and Shelia. and assistant bosun there. Seafarer Gib­ son, who also sailed as a wiper, atPensioner Claud C. Pipkin, 72, died ^tgnded the University of Virginia for of cancer in the Norfolk NSPHS Hospi­ two years, had a B.A. in Russian from tal on Aug. 29. Brother Pipkin joined the University of Washington and was the Union in the port of Norfolk in a graduate of the U.S. Army Intelli­ 1960 sailing as an engineer for the gence School and the U.S. Marine McAllister Brothers Towing Co. from Corps IBM Computer Sciences School 1952 to 1970. He was a veteran of the Iwhile he was in the Corps from 1971 to Armed Services in World War II. Born 1973. He was born in San Diego, Calif, in 'Blounts Creek,' N.C., he was a resi­ nnd was a resident of the port of Seattle. dent of Norfolk. Interment was in Rose­ Surviving are his mother, Josephine, wood Memorial Park Cemetery, Vir­ and a brother, Brian, both of Spring­ field, Va. ginia Beach, Va; Robert N. "Bobby" Leighl, 30, died in the Winchest­ er (Va.) Memorial Hospital on Aug. 21 of multiple injuries he sustained when" the car he was driv­ ing at night collided with a tractor-trailer rig on a Win­ chester highway. Brother Leight joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1967 sailing as an AB. He attended the An­ drew Furuseth Training School in San Francisco and Brooklyn, N.Y. in 1965 and was a 1967 graduate of the HLSS. Seafarer Leight sailed 10 years and at­ tended a 1970 SIU Crews Conference at Piney Point, Md. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Born in Martinsburg, W. Va., he was a resident of Win­ chester. Burial was in Middleway Cem­ etery in West Virginia. Surviving are his widow, Shiela; a daughter, Kelly; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Leight and a brother, Donald, all of Winchester. Pensioner John D. Lewis, Jr., 79, died of heart failure at home on Aug. 19. Brother Lewis joined the Union in 1938 in the port of New York sailing as a chief steward. He sailed 62 years and during World Waf II. Sea­ farer Lewis hit the bricks in the 1961 Greater N.Y. Harbor beef. A native of Massachusetts, he was a resident of Freeport, L.I., N.Y. Interment was in Greenwood Cemetety, Brooklyn, N.Y. Surviving is a niece, Nancy Clarke of Equinunk, Pa. William G. Link­ er, 61, died of respi­ ratory failure in a Philadelphia hospital on July 9. Brother Linker joined the SIU in the port of Philadelphia in 1958 - sailing as a firemanwatertender. He sailed 36 years and at­ tended a Piney Point Educational Con­ ference. Born in Philadelphia, he was a resident there. Cremation took place in Philadelphia. Surviving are his widow, Grace; three sons, HLSS graduate David' of Philadelphia, Michael and John, and three daughters, Maria, Wini­ fred and Shirley. Pensioner Faustino I. Ayson, 69, died of cancer of the lung in the Hacienda Convalescent Hospi­ tal, Pacific Grove, Calif, on July 19. Brother Ayson join" ed the Union in the port of New York in 1953 sailing in the steward department for 33 years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. Seafarer Ayson was bora in the Philippine Islands and was a resi­ dent of Terra Bella, Calif. Burial was in St. Ann's Cemetery, Terra Bella. Sur­ viving are his widow, Edita;-two sons, Andrew and Faustino, Jr.; a daughter, Mary of New York City, and a brother, Placido of Oakland, Calif. Ronald J. Mc­ Laughlin, 35, died on Aug. 12. Brother McLaughlin joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1970 , sailing as an AB. He >sailed during the \ Vietnam ;.War and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Sea­ farer McLaughlin graduated from the New Orleans Andrew Furuseth Train­ ing School in 1965 and upgraded at Piney Point. Born in Ansley, Miss., he was a resident of St. Bernard, La. Sur­ viving are his widow, Frances and his mother, Mrs. Leona Green of Lakeshore, Miss. Pensioner WUIiam H. Moody, Sr., 78, died of a heart attack in the Veterans Ad­ ministration Hospi­ tal, Boston on Aug. 21, Brother Moody joined the Union in 1945 in the port of -New York sailing as a chief electrician. He sailed 19 years and walked the picket line in the 1962 Robin Line strike. Seafarer Moody was a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. A native of Gloucester, Mass., he was a resident of Watertbwn, Mass. Interment was in Ridgelawn Cemetery, Watertown. Surviving is his widow, Marion. Norman H. Fierce, 52, died on Sept. 17. brother Pierce join­ ed the SIU in the port of San Francisco * in 1962 sailing as an ^ oiler. He sailed 34 * ^ years and was a member of the Sail­ ors Union of the Pacific from 1943 to 1961. Born in Old Orchard, Me., he was a resident of Long Beach, Calif. Surviving are his widow, Margaret and two sisters, Mrs. Esther Baldwin of Wilmington, Calif, and Mrs. Gloria McDougal oflSacco, Me. David C. Rich, 62, ''^died of heart disease V in New , Orleans on May 21. Brother Rich joined the SIU in 1949 in the port oLNew York sailing as a bosun and cook and baker. He sailed 36 years and was a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. Born in Han­ over County, Va., he was a resident of New Orleans. Burial was in St. John's Cemetery, New Orleans. Surviving are his widow. Vera; his mother, Anna, both of Newark, N.J., and two sisters, Mrs. Maude L. Dioda of Mount Lake Terrace, Wash, and Mrs. Neale Con­ nolly of Newark, N.J. George F. Llanos, 52, died of a heart at­ tack in the Kessler Hospital, Hamrrlonton, N. J.on Aug. 28. Brother Llanos join^ ed the SIU in the port of New York in J 1955 sailing as a fireman-watertender. He sailed 24 years and was a veteran of the pOst-World War II U.S. Army. Seafarer LlanOs was bora in Trinidad, B.W.I, and was a resident of Mays Landing, N.J. Sur­ viving are his widow, Marie; a son, George, Jr., and a daughter, Gina. - Page 30 Seafarers Log •' 4'v, .".s �iwwmetHv'-t" Kenneth K. Rob­ inson^, 24, died on Sept. 11. Brother Robinson joined the SIU in the port of Mobile in 1969 sail­ ing as an OS. He was a HLSS upgrader and a Mobile An­ drew Furuseth Training School gradu­ ate that same year. Seafarer Robinson was born in Alabama and was a resi­ dent of Irvington, Ala. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William K. Rob­ inson of Irvington. Pensioner Albert R. Trotman, 89, died of a heart attack in Bridgetown, Barba­ dos, West Indies on May 9. Brother Trot« map joined the Union in 1939 in the port of Boston sail­ ing in the steward department for 53 years. He also sailed with the Eastern Steamship Line. Seafarer Trotman was a veteran of the pre-World War I U.S. Army Calvary. Born in Barbados, B.W.I., he was a resident there and was a naturalized U.S. citizen. Burial was in Westbury Cemetery, Barbados. Surviv­ ing is his widow, Florence. Pensioner Alfred Uhler, 65, died of a heart attack in the Rahway (N.J.) Hos­ pital on June 13. Brother Uhler joined the Union in 1947 in the f)ort of New York sailing as a firemanwatertender. He sailed 31 years and hit the bricks in the 1961 N.Y. Harbor beef. A native of the Philippines, he was a resident of Rahway. Interment was in St. Gertrude's Cemetery, Colonia, N.J. Surviving are his widow, Perfecta of W. Babylon, L.I., N.Y.; two daughters, Mrs. Alice U. Sison of Queens N.Y. and Ruperta of Manila; a.sister, Mrs. Mer­ cedes V. Apdes, and a nephew, Fred Andes, both of Elizabeth, N.J. Pensioner James W. "Jake" Wood, Jr., 57, died of a heart attack in Tampa on Aug. 3. Brother Wood joined the Union in the port of New York in 1952 sailing as an oiler. He sailed 31 years. Born in Tampa, he was a resident theri. Cremation took place in the West Coast Crematory, Tampa. Surviving are his mother, Mary; two sisters, Mrs. Ann W. Tudor and Mrs. Gordon (Eva) E. Clay, both of Tampa, and several nieces and nephews. Charles E. Wynn, 58, died on July 7. Brother Wynn join­ ed the SIU in the port of Wilmington in 1956 sailing as a firenfan-watertender. He smled 20 years and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. A native of Portageville. Mo., he was a resident of Wil­ mington, Calif. Surviving are an aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Rudy (Alice) Wynn of Ypsilanti, Mich. October, 1976 Glenymore Royal, Sr., 65, passed away .on Aug. 6. Brother ^oyal joined the SIU in the port of Hous­ ton in'1971 sailing as a third cook. He sailed 15 years and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. Born in St. Stephens, Ala., he was a resident of Mobile. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Royal, and a sister, Janyce, all of Mobile. Gerald F. Conant, 55, died of a heart attack enroute to the New England Medi­ cal Center, Boston on July 4. Brother Conant joined the SlU in the port of Boston in 1959 sail­ ing as a bosun. He sailed 24 years and was a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. A native of Rockland, Mass., he was a resident there. Burial was in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Rock­ land. Surviving are his widow, Marjorie; two sons, James and Robert; two daughters, Patricia and Phyllis, and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon F. Con­ ant of Rockland. Pensioner Joe B. Farrow, 73, died of a cerebral stroke in the Columbus (Ga.) Medical Center on June 11. Brother Farrow joined the Union in 1947 in the ."V port of Savannah sailing as a chief steward. He sailed 29 years. Born in Georgia, he was a resi­ dent of Dawson, Ga. Interment was in Floral Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Albany Daughtery, Ga. Surviving are a son. Jack of Columbus, Ga., and two daughters Ollie Mae of Savannah and Mrs. Nellie Lee Wohlforth of Albany, Ga. John R. Hansen, 56, died of natural - causes in the Brook­ lyn (N. Y.) Veterans Administration Hos­ pital on Sept. 11. Brother Hansen join­ ed the SIU in the port of New York in 1955 sailing as an AB. He sailed 26 years and was a vfeteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. A native of Brooklyn, N.Y., he was a resident there. Bufial was in the U.S. National Cemetery, Farmingdale, L.I., N.Y. Sur­ viving are his widow, Suzanne, and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henning Han­ sen. Pensioner Alfonso Rivera, 66, passed away on Aug. 8. Brother Rivera join­ ed the Union in 1939 in the port of New York sailing as a chief steward. He sailed 48 years, was on the picket line in the 1965 District Council 37 strike and was a 1960 SIU Personal Safety Award winner for sail­ ing aboard an accident-free ship, the SS Clairborne. A native of San Juan, P.R., he was a resident of Elizabeth, N.J. Surviving are hi^widow. Carmen; a son, Felix, and four daughters Mendelyn, Brunilda, Lillian and Mary. Pensioner Eldred L. Bates, 67, died of heart disease in New Orleans on Aug. 13. Brother Bates joined the Union in 1947 in the port of Mobile sailing as a chief steward. He sailed 31 years and was a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. Born in Sum­ mit, Miss., he'was a resident of Marksville. La. Interment was in the. Marksville Cemetery. Surviving is a widow, Mabel. ^1^^ Pensioner Edward A'. Nelson, 63, passed away on Aug. 14. Brother Nelson joined the Union in the port of Mobile in 1956 sailing as a cap­ tain. He sailed 31 years. A native of Alabama, he was a resident of Bayou La Batre, La. Surviving are his widow, Maudine; his father, Elisha, and two brothers, Daffin and W. M. Nelson, all of Bayou La Batre. Pensioner Floyd F. Gilbert, 76, died of suffocation on arrival at the West Shore Hospital, Mainstee, Mich, after choking on a piece of food on May 23. Brother Gil­ bert joined the Union in the port of Elberta, Mich, in 1953 sailing as an AB and wheelsman for the Ann Arbor (Mich.) Car Ferries from 1926 to 1965. He was bora in Watervale, Mich, and was a resident oL Arcadia, Mich. Interment was in Con­ way Cemetery, Arcadia. Surviving is his widow, Alice, and a sister. Fay of Elberta. Michael W. Noland, 27, died on Aug. 14. Brother Noland joined the Union Pensioner William in the port of St. Louis in 1974 sailing H. Howell, 84, died as a deckhand for the Inland Tugs Co. of lung cancer in the Norfolk- USPHS from 1973 to 1974, the National Ma­ Hospital on May 22. rine Service Co. from 1974 to 1976 and Brother Howell join­ for the Federal Barge Lines. He was ed the Union in 1946 born in Cape Girardeau, Mo. and was I in the port of New a resident there. Surviving are his I York sailing as a father, Sherril of Port Charlotte, Fla.; deck engineer. He sailed 48 years and - /z. sister, Cheryl of Benton, Mo., and an on the American Coal Co. ships. Sea­ aunt, Mrs. Novella Noland of Jackson­ , farer Howell was a veteran of the pre- ville, Fla. World War II U.S. Navy. Bom in the port of Norfolk, he was a resident of Portsmouth, Va. Interment was in Elmwood Cemetery, Norfolk. Surviving arc a son, William of Norfolk; a sister, Mrs. J. G. Holmes of St. Petersburg, Fla., and a granddaughter, Elizabeth H. Bennett of Virginia Beach, Va. Ilfenry Jones died in Tampa's St. Jo­ seph's Hospital on Aug. 18. Brother Jones joined the Union in the port of Tampa sailing for the Tug Management Co. from 1970 to 1975. He sailed 23 years and was a resident of Tampa. i':y' ^3^ ; . •V Melford L. Grier, 63, passed away on July 20. Brother Gri­ er joined the Union in the port of Buffalo in 1971 sailing as a second engineer and fireman - watertender for 13 years. He was born in Soo, Mich, and was a resident of Dearborn, Mich. Surviving is a daughter, Mrs. Gail Elisson of Lansing, Mich. A r "j * •f Pensioner Carl E. Jackson, 67, died of a heart attack in the Northshore Hospital, Grand Marais, Minn, on Aug. 4. Brother Jackson joined the Union in the port of Buffalo in 1959 sailtering as a fireman-watertender for the Kinsman Marine Transport Co. He sailed 34 years. Bom in Grand Marais. he was a resident there. Burial was in Poplar Grove Cemetery, Grand Marais. Surviving are his widow, Mary Louise; a son, Russell, and a daughter, Barbara. Si -i -! • If Pensioner Joseph R, Jackson, 78, " passed away on July 27. Brother Jackson joined the Union in the port of Buffalo in 1961 sailing as a tug fireman - watertender for the Great Lakes Towing Co. from 1938 to 1962. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War I. A native of Buffalo, he was a resident of Hamburg, N.Y. Surviving are his widow, Helen; a son, Ronald Vernon, and two daughters, Mary and Jean.Pensioner Arthur C. Nelson, 69, died of natural causes in the Brooklyn, N.Y. Veterans Adminis­ tration Hospital on July 29. Brother Nel­ son joined the Union in the port of New York in 1960 sailing as a tug deckhand for the Bush Terminal Railroad Co. from 1928 to 1964. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Forces in World War II. Born in Brooklyn, he was a resident there. Burial was in the U.S. National Cemetery, Farmingdale, L.I., N.Y. Surviving is a sister, Mrs. Mabel Sandquist of Brooklyn. 1 •, f I u I Pensioner James A. Turner, 72, died of cancer of the liver in the Memorial Medical Center, Corpus Christi, Tex. on July 16. Brother Turner joined the Union in the port of Houston in 1957 sailing as a cook for the Standard Dredge Co. from 1940 to 1947, the Sudeman-Young Towing Co. in 1947, G & H Towing Co. and the Marine Towing Co. of Arkansas. He was born in Buckville, Ark. and was a resident of Corpus Christi. Burial was in Memory Gardens Cemetery, Corpus Christi. Page 31 ' •••?"rf:.- �iiHi HHHilillll To Holt Chill Exposure 50%, Do H.E.L.P. or Huddle Your Chances of Survival in Cold YUafer Are Better If You Know What to Do As many oldtime Seafarers will rer call, on Oct. 9, 1967 in the chilly waters of the North Pacific, 670 miles south­ east of Alaska's Aleutian Adak Is., the SlU-contracted 8,157-ton SS Panoceanic Faith went down with 36 of the 41-man crew lost. Twenty-seven of those who died were Seafarers. Rescued., when the 495-foot ship foundered after she ran into 40-knot winds and 20-foot waves which tore off hatch covers to flood her forward holds were five Seafarers: Oiler Gordon L. "Roy" Campbell, ABs Lewis E. Gray, Jr., Oscar C. Wiley and Edwin D. Johnson, and John O, Kirk of the en­ gine department. Abandon ship began on the sinking vessel carrying fertilizer when she took on a 30-degree list which knocked out one of the two lifeboats aboard. There­ upon, at about 3 p.m., 30 Seafarers, at­ tempting to dislodge the other jammed 65-man lifeboat, jumped into her. Un­ fortunately, she tilted tossing them into the 40-degree seas as the doomed Panoceanic Faith sank in minutes taking the lifeboats with her. Fortunately, three military planes, unable to Iwd because of the high seas, dropped 12-man ^nd 22-man liferafts with survival gear to the swimming sea­ men. Four hours later, Seafarers Campbell and Gray were the first t^be picked up. Brothers Johnson, Wiley and Kirk spent the night in the frigid waters to be saved 19 hours later at 10 a.m. the next morn­ ing. The Cold Can Kill Now you may ask yourself or imag­ ine, why did these five survive and the other 36 die in their lifejackets? Most probably they died of the COLD. The human body in no time gives up its 98.6 life-giving heat to the chilly ocean. As the chilled blood goes into the heart and brain slowing them, the results are un­ consciousness, fibrillation and heart failure as the body's central core cools to about 85 degrees or below. This con­ dition, called hypothermia, kills 23 times faster in water than on land. Half the drowing deaths in 1975 were at­ tributed to this condition. Another factor to be considered is that 20 percent of the deaths may have been caused by spiritual failure or the will to live. Facing death, many may have lost the will to live andlgave up. Also involved in your survival chances is the size of your body build or frame and the amount of body fat you have. How- H. E. L. p. U-WuirwarMs' ,1. I^ognize the symptoms of an e^xposure victim qmckly. He might 1 be pale, unconscious, have cpnV stricted pupils, be shivering vioIenUy, have rigid muscles, slow and labored breathing and an irre^iar, slow ' pulse. He may appear to be intoxir I cated, biit he's not. I r 2i Place the survivor in a sheltered I area and remove his wet clothing imI mediately. t 3. Prevent "afterdrop." This hap­ pens when heat appli^ to the ex­ tremities causes blood vessels there to relax allowing cold blood to re­ turn to the body core thus lowering • temperature which could result in . death. 4. To avoid "afterdrop"; apply ex^ temal l^eat only to the body trupl^ right aWay. 5. Best bet is to put the victim inhl hot bath or shower of 105 td l i| l degrees^ Or apply only heated blab;* kets; Odd ones cause "iafterdrop.''(' 6, Artd apply hot water bottles^ wbrm air and, if you have it, admin­ ister heated, humidified oxygen ^p be inhaled. s .1 7. Finally, give warm liquids biit take care tfiat the survivor doesn't inhale them into bis lungs. AJcohol, despite popular myth, is a no-no. It produces "afterdrop." MEMBERSHPMEETIIGSr SCHBWLE Date Pott New York Nov. 8 Philadelphia Nov. 9 Baltimore Nov. 10 Norfolk Nov. 11 Jacksonville Nov. 11 Detroit Nov. 12 Houston Nov. 15 New Orleans Nov. 16 Mobile Nov. '7 San Francisco Nov. 18 .Wilmington Nov. 22 Seattle Nov. 26 Piney Point Nov. 13 San Juan .......... Nov. 11 Columbus Nov. 20 Chicago Nov. 16 Port Arthur Nov. 16 Buffalo Nov. 17 St. Lpuis Nov. 19 Cleveland ... ... Nov. 16 Jersey City Nov. 15 HuddHng J' Deep Sea Lakes, Inland Waters 2:30 p.m 2:30 p.m.-' 2:30 p.m 9:30 a.m. 2:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m. . 2:30 p.m 2:30 p.ni 2:30 p.m 2:30 p.m 2:30p.m 2:30 p.m 10:30 a.m i. 2:30 p.m ' UIW 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:(X) p.m. — — 7:00 p.m. — — — — — — 1:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. ever, chances for survival are good, if you know how to survive. A combinaof this and not giving up hope of rescue will add greatly to your survival time —which is of the essence. Until five years ago, cold water sur­ vival seemed bleak. However, a "Man in the Cold Water" research team of Drs. John Hayward, Martin Collis and John Eckerson of the University of Vic­ toria, British Columbia, Canada, spent five years studying physiological re­ sponses of the body of volunteers and themselves to long-term immersion in the cold ocean. % They found that if you stayed still in the water and kept your body warm, it would extend your survival time by 50 percent. They also designed a UVic Thermofloat jacket which, they say, can increase life expectancy from 2 to 3 hours to 9-10 hours in 50 degree water. By making infrared photometry pic­ tures and recording temperatures of the 500 volunteers in the cold water from the ship, they showed second-by-second that most body heat was lost from the groin and the sides of the chest. They say it takes from 10 to 15 min­ utes for the heart and brain to begin to .cool. After 45 minutes in the chill wa­ ters of Puget Sound, their body tem­ peratures dropped 5 degrees, their lips were blue from the cold and their arms, legs, hands and feet were starved for warmth. Their research, beside providing tips on how to stay alive in cold water in the accompanying box, produced the 15Vi pound foam buoyant, heat-giving UVic Thermofloat orange jacket which can in 30 seconds, like a wet suit, wafm the body with the thin film of water inside the jacket lining. A fluorescent red hood attracts rescuers and warms the head and a flap warms the groin. Side pockets hold a miniature, inflat­ able lif^aft and a waterproof flare gun. ^ y^ir ulfeiWm *; 1. Put on warm, wool clothing and Almost 50 percent of body heat is lost through the head. 2. Wear a Personal Flotation Devi^ (PFD) as the foam y^ti Floatcoat, warm lifejadket or UVIC Thermofloat-jacket whose jdcket, hood and flaps heat up the sides of the vulnerable chest, hea(^ neck and groin., 3. if you can, enter the water as slowly as possible knd get on a liferaft, piece of ship superstructure, up­ turned lifeboat, etc. 4. If ridt, don't move or swim. It cah increase your survival tiijie a third or half when warm. Keep your head clear of the water, if possible. Stay calm and collected and THINK. Decide to make for shore if it's nearby. In calm water above 50 de­ grees, a man can do a mile. In choppiy seas below 50 degrees, forget it. Wait Tor rescue. Stay afloat and conserve body heat. Swimming through in­ creased circulation, even for 15 min­ utes, cools the blood near the skin pri the shoulders, arms, legs, nfeck, chest sides and groin. Retunung^o the heart and body core, it lowers the body Si lfybtt haVeno PFD, tread water V Cold -Water or use the drownproof float where the head is submerged and air is taken in every 10-15 seconds. Tread­ ing induces a 34 percent greater cool­ ing rate than when staying still which keeps you afloat longer. Drownproofing floating results in n 82 percent greater cooling rate" in 50 degree water. 6. Get into the Heat Escape Less­ ening Posture (H.E.L.P.)^which in­ creases chances of survival by 50 percent over drownproof floating and 100 percent over treading, by lean­ ing back in the water, tuck your crossed legs up in front of you with your knees and thighs as tight as pos­ sible against your stomach to keep your groin warm, then tuck your upper arms and elbows tightly into the sides of your chest and fold your forearms against your chest. Relax if you get cramps. 7. Huddle in small groups face-|n and cling with chests together as close as possible. Survival time in 50 degree water in both positions above is fotn hours or twice that of a swimmer, 8. Assure yourself you can make it, brother. And keep a stiff,: upper' lip; Page 32 - Extend Survival Time Seafarers Log Ji-: . .•)_ /• . • • . S; �Kevin Bertel Seafarer Kevin Bertel has been sail­ ing with the SlU since 1973. A grad­ uate of the trainee program at the Harry Lundeherg School, Brother Bertel aho upgrad­ ed to FOWT at the School before attending the "A" Sen­ iority Program. Born in Omaha, Neb., Brother Bertel now lives in Winona, Minn, and ships from the port of Hous­ ton. Warren Stein Seafarer Warren Stein first shipped out with the SlU in 1974 after graduat­ ing from the Harry Lundeberg School. Sailing in the engine department. Broth­ er Stein also up­ graded to FOWT at the Lundeberg School and he plans to return in the near future to study for his QMED endorsement. Brother Stein is a native and resident of Baltimore. He ships out of the port of Houston. Alan Hooper David Mull 18 Get Full "A" Books This month, for the first time, 18 Seafarers graduated from the "A" Seniority Upgrading Program, bring­ ing to 280 the total number of Sea­ farers who have completed this pro­ gram. This month's graduates are Glenn Paulson, Frank Bermudez, Don Merson, Thomas Gaston, Tim Walden, David Mull, Alan Hooper, Kevin Bertel, Thomas Lasater, John Wells, Glenn Gomes, Warren Stein, George Berry, Robert Hemming, Mark Foxvog, Charles Haller, Richard Turpin and Thomas Moore. The "A" Seniority Program was first expanded from six to 12 Sea­ farers per month in August and now to 18 men each class because the Union has not been able to keep up with the' number of "A" book mem­ bers who are retiring or passing away. By increasing the number of Union members wbo upgrade through the program, the SIU can insure that there will always be qualified Union members to carry on our tradition of manning SlU-contracted ships with the best trained and most qualified seamen in the merchant marine. Charles Haller Tim Walden Seafarer Charles Haller graduated from the Harry Lundeberg School seven years ago. Sailing in the en­ gine department. Brother Haller up­ graded to FOWT before returning to the Lundeberg School for the "A" Seni­ ority Program. Brother Haller ships from the port of Philadelphia. He is a native and resident of New Jersey. Seafarer Tim Walden has been sailing with the SIU since 1972. A grad­ uate of the Harry Lundeberg School, Brother Walden ships in the deck department as an AB. Brother Wal­ den ships from the port of Houston. He is a native and resident of Areola, Tex. Seafarer Alan Hooper graduated from the Harry Richard Turpin Lundeberg School in 1973 and began Seafarer Richard sailing in the engine Turpin began sail­ department. Ship­ ing in the engine de­ ping as a pumpman partment with the or QMED, Brother SlU in 1970. Be­ Hooper also grad­ fore attending the uated from the Lundeberg School's "A" Seniority Up­ LNG/LPG course before starting the grading Program "A" Seniority Upgrading Program. A Brother Turpin ob­ native and resident of Cape May, N.J., tained his QMED Brother Hooper ships from the port of endorsement at the Harry Lundeberg Philadelphia. School. Born in England, Brother Tur­ pin now lives in San Francisco and ships from that port. Thomas Moore Frank Bermudez Seafarer Frank Bermudez began sailing with the SIU after graduating 'from the Harry Lundeberg School in 1972. Brother Bermudez, a U.S. Navy veteran, also earned his AB ticket at the Piney Point school. A na­ tive and resident of Tucson, Ariz., Brother Bermudez ships out of the port of Seattle. Seafarer Thomas Glenn Gomes "Phil" Moore began sailing with the SIU Seafarer Glenn after graduating Gomes first shipped from the N.Y. An­ out with the SlU in drew Furuseth 1972 after complet­ Training School in ing the trainee pro­ 1970. Brother gram at the Harry Moore, who sails in Lundeberg School. the engine depart­ Brother Gomes ment, obtained his QMED endorsement sails in the deck at the Harry Lundeberg School before department as an starting the "A" Seniority Upgrading AB. Born at the Larsen Air Force-Base Program-. A native and resident of New in Washington, Brother Gomes now York City, Brother Moore ships from lives in Auburn, Wash. He ships from the port of New York. either Seattle or New Orleans. Thomas Lasater I • . Seafarer Glenn Paulson graduated from the Harry Lundeberg School in 1973 and began sailing in the deck department. Before attending the "A" Seniority Upgrad­ ing Program Bro­ ther Paulson upgraded to AB at the Piney Point school. A native and resi­ dent of Seattle, Brother Paulson ships from that port. Seafarer George Berry has been sail­ ing with the SIU since graduating from the Harry Lundeberg School ^ School three years ago. Brother Berry * J ships as an FOWT, • an endorsement he earned at the Piney Point school before entering the "A" Seniority Upgrading Program. Born in St. Louis, Brother Berry now lives in Hastings, Mich, and ships from the port of New York. ii., s • if t'••i - • t- r • i^ • V- > ' ^ Robert Hemming Seafarer Robert Hemming has been shipping with the SIU for three-andone-half years. A 1973 graduate of the Harry Lunde­ berg School, Bro­ ther Hemming re­ f I 1 / / turned to the school to earn his FOWT rating and later his QMED endorsement. Brother Hem­ ming is a native and resident of Wal­ dorf, Md. He ships out of the port of Norfolk. Seafarer Mark Foxvog has been shipping out with the SIU since grad­ uating from the trainee program at the Harry Lunde­ berg School in 1973. Sailing as an AB, Brother Fox­ vog also earned his green ticket at the Lundeberg School before starting the "A" Seniority Upgrading Program. Brother Foxvog is a native and resident of Round Lake, III. He ships from the port of Yokohama. Thomas Gaston Seafarer Thomas Gaston began saitk ing with the SIU in • 1974 after graduat­ ing from the Harry Lundeberg School. A member of the deck department. Brother Gaston earned his AB ticket at Piney Point and also graduated from the School's LNG/LPG training program. Brother Gaston is a native and resident of Mobile. He also ships from the port of Mobile. 1f George Berry Don Merson John Wells Seafarer Thomas Seafarer John Lasater graduated Wells first shipped, from the Harry with the SlU in Lundeberg School 1970 after graduat­ and began shipping ing from the Harry out in the deck de­ Lundeberg School. partment in 1969. Sailing in the deck Returning to Piney department. Broth­ Point last year. er Wells returned Brother Lasater to Piney Point to also upgraded to AB at the Lundeberg School. Brother Lasater was born in earn an A B ticket in 1973. Brother Oakland, Calif, and now lives in Ma- Wells was born in New York City and raga, Calif. He ships out of San Fran­ now lives in Morrisville, Pa. He ships from the port of Philadelphia. cisco. October, 1976 , Seafarer David Mull started sailing with the SIU in 1973 after graduat­ ing from the Harry Lundeberg School. A member of the black gang, Brother Mull returned to Piney Point to up­ grade to FOWT before attending the "A" Seniority Program. Brother Mull is a native and resident of North Caro- • Una, and ships from the port of Jack­ sonville. MarkFoxvog Glenn Paulson I ^ Seafarer Don Merson graduated from the trainee program at the Harry Lundeberg School in 1972. Shipping in the deck department. Brother Merson re­ turned to Piney Point to earn his AB ticket before at­ tending the "A" Seniority Upgrading Program. Brother Merson is a native of Baltimore and still lives in his home­ town. He ships out of the port of Jack­ sonville. Page 33 ^ i' li �; Three Get Towboat Diplomas Diesel Class Graduates Seven SlU Boatmen with their towboat operator diplomas Mike Bailey (left) Ed Oliver (center) and James Bane pose on the towboat Susan Collins at the HLSS in Piney Point, Md. with (2nd from left) course Instructor John Luykx and (2nd right) the school's vocational education director, Robert Kalmus. Diesel Course Instructor Bill Eglinton (rear left) is with his latest class of graduates surrounding a diesel engine at the Lundeberg School. From left are: Thomas Brown; Walter Jarvis; Gene Woturski; Richard Cox; Curtis Wil­ liams; Henry Principe and Robert Hedrick. Robert of Erie, Pa. Charles W. Maynard, formerly of Erie, asks that you contact him at Tower Trailer Ct., B-11, Carteret, NJ. 07008. George Annis Mrs. Faye Annis requests that you contact her at 109 Livingston Ave., Arabi, La. 70032. Cash Lee Luongo asks that you contact her at (603) 887-3925. Ai W. Spanraft Anita Reed asks that you call her in Slidell at 643-8030 or 643-9357. Nicholas Sakellarides Please call the Editor of the Log at (212) 499-6600, Ext. 242. Edward L. Bishop Please contact Union Headquarfers relative to monies due you from Falcon Carriers. Peter Drewes Liz asks that you call her as soon as possible at (313) 774-4898. William Brack Freddy Landron Teddy Landron asks that you con­ tact him as soon as possible at 30 West­ minster Rd., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11218. . Mrs. Marie Brack requests that you contact her as soon as possible at 118 MacDougal St., New York, N.Y. 10012 or call her at (212) 674-0579. ^A' Seniority Honor Rpll Now Numbers 280 Following are the names and departments of the 280 Seafarers who have completed the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program. ' ar'- Adams, Francis, Deck Alfeo, Luciano, Engine Allen, Lawrence, Engine Allison, Murphy, Engine Ahmad, Bin, Deck Ames, Allan, Deck Andrepont, P. J., Engine Armitstead, Daniel, Engine Arnold, Mott, Deck Aversano, Clifford, Engine Barnett, Jay, Engine Bartol, Thomas, Deck Baxter, Alan, Engine Bean, P. L., Deck Beauverd, Arthur, Engine Bellinger, William, Steward Bermudez, Frank, Deck Berry, George, Engine Bertei, Kevin, Engine Beruiis, William, Deck Biletz, John, Engine Bishop, Floyd, Steward Blacklok, Richard, Engine Blasquez, Gregory, Engine Biigen, Archie, Engine Bohannon, Christopher, Engine Boien, James, Deck Boien, Timothy, Deck Boies, John, Engine Brackbili, Russell, Deck Brooke, George, Engine Bruschini, Mario, Steward ' Burge, Bernard, Engine Burke, Lee Roy, Engine Burke, Timothy, Deck Burnette, Barney, Steward Butch, Richard, Engine Calo, Jose, Engine Cammuso, Frank, Deck Carhart, David, Deck Carruthers, Francis, Engine Caruthers, Russell, Deck ' Castle, Stephen, Deck Cavanaugh, Jackson, Deck Clark, Garrett, Deck Colangeio, Joseph, Deck Conklin, Kevin, Engine Cooper, Allen A., Engine Corhett, William, Deck Correll, Paul, Engine Cosentino, Dominic, Deck Coyle, Michael, Engine Cunningham, Robert, Deck Curran, John, Deck Daniel, Wadsworth, Engine Davis, Dan, Deck Davis, William, Deck Day, John, Engine Denardo, Michael, Engine Derke, Michael, Engine -Deskins, William, Steward Diaz, Robert, Engine Dising, Maximo, Engine Dobioug, James, Engine Douroudous, Emanuel, Steward Dukehart, David, Engine Duron, Roberto, Engine Echeverio, Ronald, Steward Eddings, Otis, Jr., Engine Edgeil, Pat, Engine Egeiand, Ralph, Deck Elliott, Byron, Engine Escudero, Tomas, Engine Esposito, Gennaro, Engine Ewing, Larry, Steward Farmer, William, Deck Farragut, John, Deck Farreii, Gerald, Steward Fila, Marion, Deck Fonvitie, James, Engine Foxvog, Mark, Deck Frak, Stan, Deck Freeburn, Michael, Deck Fried, Peter, Engine Frost, Stephen, Deck Fuentes, Luis, Steward Galka, Thomas, Engine Galla^er, Patrick, Deck Galliano, Marco, Deck Gannon, Kevin, Deck Garay, Stephen, Deck Garcia, Robert, Deck Gaston, Thomas, Deck Gillette, Ronald, Deck Gilliam, Robert, Steward Gomes, Glenn, Deck Gotay, Raul, Steward Gower, David, Engine Graham, Patrick, Deck Grey, Joseph, Steward Grimes, M. R., Deck Grisham, Steve, Deck Hagar, Ken, Deck Hale, Earnest, Deck . Nailer, Charles, Engine Nailer, John, Engine Harris, Nathaniel, Engine Hanks, Fletcher, Engine ' Hart, Ray, Deck i Hawker, Patrick, Deck Haynes, Blake, Engine Hoick, Carroll, Deck Heller, Douglas, Steward Hemming, Robert, Engine Hooks, Bobby, Steward Hooper, Alien, Engine Humason, Jon, Deck Hummerick, James, Jr., Steward Hunt, Mike, Engine Hussein, Mohammed, Steward Hutchinson, Richard, Jr., Engine liison, James, Engine Ivey, D. E., Engine Joe, William, Engine Johnson, M., Deck Johnson, Oscar, Steward Jones, Leggette, Deck Jones, Nelson Cory, Steward Jordan, Carson, Deck Kanavos, Panagirtis, Engine Kegney, Thomas, Engine Keith, Robert, Deck Keiiey, John, Deck Kelly, John, Deck Kerney, Paul, Engine Kirksey, Charles, Engine Kittieson, L. Q., Deck Knight, Donald, Engine Knoies, Donald, Steward Konetes, Johnnie, Deck Kunc, Lawrence, Deck Kundrat, Joseph, Steward Lamphere, Thomas, Engine Laner, Ronnie, Engine Lang, Gary, Deck Lasater, Thomas, Deck Laughlin, Douglas, Engine LeCiair, Lester, Steward ' Lehmann, Arthur, Deck Lentsch, Robert, Deck Lesko, Samuel, Deck Loane, Barney, Deck Long, Alton, Engine Lundeman, Louis, Deck nsk, George, Deck Mahaffey, J. C., Steward Makarewicz, Richard, Engine Mallory, Arthur, Deck Manning, Henry, Steward Maurstad; Mitchell, Steward Marcus, M. A., Deck McAndrew, Martin, Engine McCabe, John, Engine McCahe, T. J., Engine McCants, Alvin, Deck McCauley, Roy, Engine McMullin, Clarence, Steward McParland, James, Engine Mefferd, Michael, Engine . i Merson, Don, Deck Miiici, Robert, Deck Minix, R. G., Jr., Engine Miranda, John, Engine Moneymaker, Ernest, Engine Moore, C. M., Deck Moore, George, Deck Moore, James, Engine Moore, Peter, Engine Moore, Thomas, Engine Moore, William, Deck Mortier, William, Deck Mouton, Terry, Engine Mull, David, Engine Noble, Mickey, Deck Nuotio, Ken, Deck Ostrander, Duane, Deck Painter, Philip, Engine Paioumbis, Nikolaos, Engine Papageorgiou, DimitrioSj Engine Parker, Jason, Deck Parr, Steven, Deck Paulson, Glenn, Deck Payton, Gilbert, Deck Pepe, Christopher, Steward Perez, Jose, Engine Perkins, Cy, Deck Petrick, L., Engine Pickford, Albert, Deck Pillsworth, Pat, Deck NPoletti, Pierangelo, Deck Prasinos, George, Deck Reamey, Bert, Engine Reed, Pete J., Deck ; Restaino, John, Engine Ripley, William, Deck Rivers, Sam, Engine Roback, James, Deck Rodriguez, Charles, Engine Rodriguez, Hector, Engine Rodriguez, Robert, Engine Rogers, George, Engine Ruiz, Steve, Engine Sabb,:Caldwell, Jr., Engine Saiiey, Robert, Jr., Engine Sanders, Carry, Engine Sanger, Alfred, Deck Shaw, Lex, Deck Shaw, Lncien, Deck Shaw, Ronald, Engine Silfast, George, Deck Simonetti, Joseph, Steward Simpson, Spurgeon, Engine Sisk, Keith, Deck Smith, D. B., Steward Smith, George, Deck Smith, Robert, Deck Snyder, John, Engine Spell, Gary, Engine Spell, Joseph, Deck Spencer, Craig, Engine Spencer, H. D., Engine Springfield, Harry, Steward Stanfield, Pete, Deck Stark, William, Deck Stauter, David, Enginr Stein, Warren, Engine Stevens, Duane, Deck Strauss, Gregory, Engine Svoboda, Kvetoslav, Engine Szeibert, Stephen, Steward Tanner, Leroy, Engine Taylor, Daniel, Steward Tell, George, Engine Thomas, Robert, Engine Thomas, Timothy, Deck Townsend, Joe, Steward Trainer, Robert, Deck Trott, Llewellyn, Engine Turpin, Richard, Engine Utterback, Larry, Deck Vain, Thomas, Deck Vaiton, Sidney, Engine Vanyi, Thomas, Steward Vazguez, Jose, Engine Venus, Guy, Engine Venus, Steve, Steward Vukmir, George, Deck Walden, Tim, Deck Walker, Marvin, Engine Wambach, Albert, Deck Wass, Klaus, Steward Waugaman, Jerry^ Engine Wayman, Lee, Deck Wells, John, Deck Westerhoim, Gary, Engine Wiiheim, Mark, Engine Wilisch, Edward, Deck Wilson, Richard, Steward Wilson, Robert, Engine Wolfe, John, Deck Woodcock, Wayne, Steward Woodhouse, Ashton, Engine Wright„Chariie, Engine Zukier, Hans, Engine Seafarers Log �V The Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship •1 ,1 I: • • p -j "For a better job today, and job security tomorrow. 99 T HE Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship is a center of vocational and academic edu­ cation for all SIU members, whether they sail deepsea, on the Great Lakes or on the nation's network of inland waters. Since the Lundeberg School was founded on its present site at Piney Point, Md. in 1967, it has grown to be the largest educational facility for boatmen and unlicensed Seafarers in the U.S. The School offers wide-ranging educational programs for all SIU members that will enable them to upgrade to higher ratings and higher paying jobs aboard deepsea vessels plying the oceans and Great Lakes, or on tugs and towboats working the harbors, rivers and coastal trades of our nation. The Lundeberg School's career oriented pro­ grams are specifically designed to enable our members to upgrade themselves to the top of their individual departments in a minimal amount of time. And the School's staff of in­ structors, which includes experts from all areas of the maritime industry, has adopted the most modern teaching aides and techniques to make the course material more interesting and more easily understood. In addition to vocational courses, the School has developed excellent academic programs in math, science and social studies to make some of the more difficult vocational material more understandable. These academic programs can also lead to a high school equivalency diploma for members interested in the School's very successful General Educational Development (GED) Program. / c The following three pages of the Log outline course descriptions, requirements and starting dates for the deepsea and inland waters courses offered on a regular basis. However, there are many important courses not described here which are offered at wider intervals. These courses are named in the Directory of All Up­ grading Courses, reprinted on the following page. If you are interested in them, or any other of the Lundeberg School's vocational or aca­ demic programs, fill out the upgrading applica­ tion adjacent to the Directory and mail it to the School. A Lundeberg staff member will then send you all pertinent information concerning the course you would like to take. The Lundeberg School was founded and de­ veloped for the betterment of all SIU members. Use it for your own good! 'f 1 ' li Upgrading Courses for Deepsea, Great Lakes Seafarers ABLE SEAMAN The course of instruction is four weeks in length and leads to the Coast Guard en­ dorsement of Able Seaman—12 Months —Any Waters or Able Seaman—Unlim­ ited—Any Waters. Course Requirements: Able Sea­ man 12 Months—Any Waters. You must: • Be 19 years of age ^ • Have 12 months seatime as Ordi­ nary Seaman, OR Be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have eight months seatime as Ordinary Seaman • Be able to pass the prescribed physi­ cal, including eyesight requirements. Able Seaman Unlimited — Any Waters. You must: • Be 19 years of age • Have 36 months seatime as Ordinary Seaman or 12 Months Able Seaman • Be able to pass the prescribed physi­ cal, including eyesight requirements. Starting dates: ISov. II, Jan. 24. QUARTERMASTER The course of instruction leading to certification as Quartermaster consists of Basic Navigation instruction to include Radar; Loran; Fathometer; RDF; and also includes a review of Basic Seaman­ ship; use of the Magnetic and Gyro Compass; Rules of the Road; Knots and Splices; Firefighting and Emergency Pro­ cedures. Course Requirements: Must hold endorsement as Able Seaman (Un­ limited—Any Waters). Starting dates: Mar. 21,1977. LIFEBOATMAN The course of instruction is two weeks in length and leads to the Coast Guard endorsement of Lifeboatman. Course Requirements: Must have 90 days seatime in any department. Starting dates: Nov. 11, 26, Dec. 9, 23, Jan. 6, 20. Note on Lifeboat: Steers Towboat Towboat operator upgrader Randy Gaines practices steering at the HLSS recently. October, 1976 The requirements and course material for the endorsament of Lifeboatman is identical for all personnel. So the above outline and starting dates of the Lifeboat course applies to our deepsea and Lakes Seafarers as well as to boat­ men. REFRIGERATED CONTAINER MECH. QMED—^Any Rating The course of instruction leading to certification as QMED—Any Rating is eight weeks in length and includes in­ struction leading to the Coast Guard en­ dorsements which comprise this rating. Course Requirements: You must show evidence of six months seatime in at least one engine department rating. FOWT The course is four weeks in length and leads to endorsement as Fireman, Watertender, and/or Oiler. Course Requirements: If you have a Wiper endorsement only, you must: • Be able to pass the prescribed physi­ cal, including eyesight requirements • Have six months seatime as Wiper, OR Be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have three months seatime as Wiper • If you have an engine department rating there are no requirements. Starting dates: Feb. 21,1977. WELDING The course of instruction in basic weld­ ing consists of classroom and on-the-job training including practical training in electric arc welding and cutting; and oxyacetylene brazing, welding and cutting. On completion of the course, an HLS Cer­ tificate of Graduation will be awarded. Course Requirements: • Engine department personnel must have 6 months seatime in an engine room rating • Deck and steward department personel must hold a rating in their department. This course, leading to certification in operation and maintenance of refriger­ ated containers consists of basic refrig­ eration, components, parts replacement and overhaul, electrical circuitry and wir­ ing, and troubleshooting. Length of course is four weeks. Course Requirements: Must have six months seatime in an engine room rating. Starting date: Jan. 10, 1977. AUTOMATION This course, leading to certification for automated vessels consists of training in the operation and control of automated boiler equipment, systems analysis and the operation of remote controls for all components in the steam and water cycles such as the main and auxiliary condensate systems, generator, fire pumps, sanitary system, bilge pumps and other associated engine room equipment. Length of course is four weeks. Course Requirements: Applicant must hold a Coast Guard endorse­ ment as QMED—Any Rating. Starting date: Feb. 21, 1977. -;.>l 5 ^ ' • II { si, • M Vi, M ! '1' tI ADVANCED PUMPMAN This course consists of instruction in cargo properties and emergency proced­ ures, tanker development and construc­ tion, operation and maintenance of valves, loading procedures, cargo pump opera­ tions, cargo measurement, discharging procedures, ballasting, tank cleaning, in­ ert gas systems, firefighting, pollution control and cargo control systems. Length of course is four weeks. Course Requirement: Must have six months seatime in any engine room rating. Starting date: Mar. 7, 1977. Note: Courses and starting dates are subject to change at any time. Any change will he noted in the LOG. Starting dates: Jan. 10, Apr. 4. Page 35 y. I -1 �Steward Department All Steward Department Courses Lead To Certification By HLSS. CfflEF STEWARD The course of instruction is six weeks long and covers all phases of steward department management and operation. Course Requirements: All candi­ dates must have seatime and/or ~ training in compliance with one of the following: • Three years seatime in a rating above 3rd cook or assistant cook OR • Six months seatime as 3rd cook or assistant cook, six months seatime as cook and baker, six months seatime as chief cook and hold HLS certifi­ cates of completion for each pro­ gram OR • 12 months seatime as 3rd cook or assistant cook, six months seatime as cook and baker, six months seatime as chief cook and hold HLS certifi­ cates of completion for the cook and baker and chief cook programs OR • 12 months seatime as 3rd cook or assistant cook, 12 months seatime as cook and baker, and six months sea­ time as chief cook and hold an HLS certificate of completion for the . chief cook program. Starting dates: Nov. 26. CHIEF COOK The course of instruction is six weeks in length and students specialize in the preparation of soups, sauces, meats, sea­ foods, and gravies. Course Requirements: All candi­ dates must have seatime and/or training in compliance with one of the following: • 12 months seatime as cook and baker OR • Three years seatime in the steward department, with six months as 3rd cook or assistant cook and six months as cook and baker OR • Six months seatime as 3rd cook or assistant cook and six months as cook and baker OR • 12 months seatime as 3rd cook or assistant cook and six months sea­ time as cook and baker and hold a certificate of completion for the HLS cook and baker training program. Harry Lundeberg School Piney Point, Md. 20674 When you complete the test, return it to the Lundeberg School. HLS will tell you the results and give you an estimate of the length of time you'll need to com­ plete the GEO Program. REMEMBER! This test is not to see who scores high or low. It helps HLS de­ sign a study program just for you—a pro­ gram that will enable our teachers to help you get your high school diploma as soon as possible. So apply today. It's easy to qualify. COOK AND BAKER The course of instruction is six weeks in length and students specialize in the selection and preparation of breakfast foods, breads, desserts, and pastries. Course Requirements: All candi­ dates must have seatime and/or training in compliance with one of the following: • 12 months seatime as a 3rd cook or assistant cook OR Just make sure that you have: • One year of seatime. • Are a member of the Union in good standing. Your classes will be small (usually just six to eight students). You'll get lots of individual help. And completing the GEO Program opens the door to the other edu­ cational opportunities that the SIU has for you. A high school diploma is the first step towards qualifying for one of the three scholarships for Seafarers that are offered each year. SIU Gives 7 Scholarships to Members, Dependents Another part of the SIU's total educa­ tional program for its members is the Union's College Scholarships Fund. Each year the SIU awards five $10,000 fouryear scholarships, of which one is reserved for a Union member and fqur for depen­ dents of members. Pick up a scholarship application now. They are available for you and your dependents at the local Union hall or by writing to the Seafarers Welfare Plan, College Scholarships, 275 20th St., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11215. In regard to our members, application requirements are geared for the man or woman who has been out of school for a number of years, so you will only be com­ peting with other seamen with similar educational backgrounds. The awards are granted in April of each year and the deadline for the receipt of all applications is usually around April 1. Eligibility requirements are as follows: • Have 90 days of employment on a vessel in the previous calendar year. Page 36 The course of instruction is six weeks in length and students specialize in the selection and preparation of vegetables and salads. Course Requirements: All candi­ dates must have 12 months seatime in the steward department, OR three months seatime in the steward department and he a graduate of the HLS entry rating program. Starting dates: Nov. 11, Dec. 23, Jan. 20, Feb. 17, Mar. 17. Directory of All Upgrading Courses Following is a directory of all courses, both deepsea and inland wa­ ters, that are offered at the Lundeberg School. If you are interested in taking one of these courses, fill out the appli­ cation on the adjoining page and a Lundeberg staff member will provide you with pertinent information con­ cerning starting dates, requirements' and complete course description. DEEPSEA, LAKES COURSES Deck Department /C • Able-seaman, 12 Months Any Waters fe • Able-seaman, Unlimited Any ^, • -• ''V Waters y Lifdboatman Quartermaster " Engine DepartmenCi - Fireman, Oiler, Watertender (FOWT) • QMED—-Any Rating y • Advanced Pumpman Procedures • Automation fe*.LNG.LPG ' • Refrigerated Containers >, , • • Welder • Diesel Engines p'" Assistant Cooks Graduated Five more assistant cooks graduating from the HLSS at Piney Point are, (I. to r.); Arturo Morales; Julian Mendoza; Brandon Nodier; Benito Comacho, and Boatman James Arns. • Have not less than two years of ac­ tual employment (three years for the par­ ent or guardian of dependents) on vessels of companies signatory to the Seafarers Welfare Plan. • Have one day of employment on a vessel in the six-month period immedi­ ately preceding date of application. ASSISTANT COOK yA The Union also awards two $5,000 twoyear scholarships reserved exclusively for members. The two-year scholarships offer various opportunities especially for the member who plans to keep shipping. In such a program you may develop a trade or skill which would improve your per­ formance aboard ship as well as helping you obtain a better paying job when you are ashore. The $10,000 scholarships may be used to pursue any field of study at any ac­ credited college or university in the U.S. or its territories. Starling dates: Nov. II, 26, Dec. 9, Jan. 6, 20, Feb. 3, 17, Mar. 3, 17. Starting dates: Dec. 9, Jan. 6, Feb 3, Mar. 3. H.S. Equivalency Diploma Available to All Members Get the reading, writing and math skills you need for job security and up­ grading through the high school equiv­ alency (General Educational Develop­ ment) Program at the Harry Lundeberg School. It only takes four to eight weeks, and your Brothers who have gone through this program can tell you that it's really worth it! Interested? Pick up a copy of the pre­ test kit in your port or write to this address: Margaret Nalen, Director Academic Education Department • 24 months in the steward depart­ ment with six months as a 3rd cook or assistant cook OR • Six months seatime as 3rd cook or a.ssistant cook and hold a certificate of completion from the HLS assist­ ant cook training program. Lifeboat Tickets Co to Six Lifeboat Instructor Chuck Dwyer (right) poses with his latest HLSS class of (I. to r.): Gaston Bloncourt; Benito Camachio; Boatman Ronnie Johnson; James Rader, and Chester Hoff. Not shown in the photo is graduate Rollin Bellfi. • ^ • J: • • Steward Department Assistant Cook Cook and Baker Chief Cook Chief Steward ^ WATERS COURSES i Able-Seaman , , • . • Pre-Towboat Operator • Original Towboat Operator • Master/Mate Uninspected Ves­ sels Not Over 300 Gross Tons Upon Oceans • First Class Pilot • Radar Observer • Pre-Engineer Diesel Engines ^ ^ • Assistant Engineer Uninspected Motor Vessels • Chief Engineer Uninspected - -(i Motor Vessels . \' • Tankerman , • Towboat Inland Cook • "^Vessel Operator Management and Safety Course Seafarers Log �t M\ .If t Upgrading Courses for Inland Waters, Lakes Boatmen ABLE SEAMAN This course consists of classroom work and practical training to include: basic seamanship, rules of the road, wheel com­ mands, use of the magnetic compass, cargo hadling, knots'and splices, block and booms, firefighting and emergency procedures, basic first aid, and safety. Requirements: • All candidates must be at least 19 years of age. • Must pass a physical examination. • Must have normal color vision. • Must have, either with or without glasses, at least 20/20 vision in one eye, and at least 20/40 in the other. The can­ didate who wears glasses, however, must also be able to pass a test without glasses of at least 20/100 in each eye. • Must either have, or first complete, the separate Lifeboat Course offered at the school. • All candidates for endorsement as Able Seaman 12 months Any Water must show discharges totalling a minimum of 12 months seatime as Ordinary Seaman. • All candidates for Able Seaman Un­ limited Any Water must show discharges totaling 36 months as Ordinary Seaman or Acting Able Seaman. • All candidates for Able Seaman Tugs and Towboats Any Waters must have 18 months on deck vessels operating on oceans, coastwise routes, or on the Great Lakes, or on bays and sounds connected directly with the seas. • All candidates for Able Seaman Bays and Sounds must have 12 months on deck on vessels' 500 gross tons or under not carrying passengers. • All candidates for AB Seagoing Barges 12 Months must have 12 months service on deck in vessels operating on oceans or coastwise routes, or on Great Lakes, or on bays and sounds connected with the seas. • All candidates must verify seatime (underway time) by official original dis­ charges or by original letter from tbe company. /Length of course jour weeks) navigational instruments, emergency sig­ nals, practical use of charts in navigation, aids to navigation, safety and more. This course consists of both classroom and on-the-job training in all areas of food preparation. Tbe Cook will plan menus, requisition food, set up work schedules for tbe daily meals, and be able to demonstrate a thorough knowledge of sanitary work habits. Tbe student will de­ velop working experience with all break­ fast foods, meats, vegetables, salads, and bakery products. The course is designed to enable the Cook to operate a small galley. Course Requirements: TANKERMAN This course consists of all aspects of loading, transferring and unloading vari­ ous cargoes carried in tank barges. Tbe course also stresses diesel engine opera­ tion and repair with particular emphasis being placed on all safety aspects occur­ ring in conjunction with handling liquid cargoes. Requirements: • All Candidates for Tankerman must pass a physical examination. • Must have normal color vision. • Must have, either with or without glasses, at least 20/30 vision in one eye and at least 20/50 in the other. The can­ didate who wears glasses, however, must also pass a test without glasses of at least 20/100 in each eye. • All candidates must have a letter from the company for which they have worked certifying their ability to handle the vari­ ous types of fuels that they wish certifica­ tion for. (Length of course two weeks) Starting dates: Nov. 11, 26, Dec. 9, 23, Jan. 6,20, Feb. 3,17, Mdr. 3,17. -''1 i COOK Starting dates: Nov. 11, Jan. 24. U • All candidates for 2nd class operator must be at least 19 years of age and bave evidence of 18 months service on deck on a towing vessel. This service must have included training or duties in the wheelhouse. • All candidates for 1st class operator must show evidence of three years service on deck of a towing vessel. One year of this service must have included training or duties in the wheelhouse. • All candidates must have, at least three months service* in each particular geographical area for which application for licensing is made. • All candidates njust pass a physical exam given by a medical oflBcer of the USPHS service or a certified, reputable physician. Requirement: • Must have six months seatime in any capacity on board tugs or towboats. (Length of course six weeks) 1 Starting dates: Nov. 11, 26, Dec. 9, 23. Note: Courses and starting dates are subject to change at any time. Any change will he noted in the LOG. Starting dates: Western Rivers—Jan. 10, 1977. Oceans not more than 200 Miles Offshore—Feb. 14, 1977. •( LUNDEBERG UPGRADING APPLICATION Name Date of Birth. (Usl) (Fir.t) (Middle) Mo./Day/ye«r Address (Street) TOWBOAT OPERATOR This course, leading to licensing as 1st or 2nd class operator of uninspected tow­ ing vessels on inland waters. Western rivers. Great Lakes, oceans, or oceans not more than 200 miles offshore, will consist of training in the following areas: rules of the road (for the area in which the man seeks licensing), operation and use of Vessel Operators Graduate . Telephone #. (City) (State) - Deepsea Member • (Zip Code) (Area Code) Inland Waters Member • Lakes Member Q Seniority Book Number Date Book Was Issued- Port Presently " . Registered In , Port Issued. Endorsement (s) Now Held. Social Security #_ Piney Point Graduate: • Yes No • (if so, fill in below) , . Endorsement (s) Received .to. Entry Program: rom CDates Attended) Upgrading Program: . Endorsement (s) Received .to. From. (Dates Attended) Do you hold a letter of completion for Lifeboat: • Yes • No; Firefighting: Q Yes • No Dates Available for Training (Refer to Directory for all course listings.) I Am Interested in the Following Course (s) RECORD OF EMPLOYMENT TIME—(Show only amount needed to up­ grade in rating noted above or attach letter of service, whichever is applicable.) VESSEL RATING HELD DATE SHIPPED DATE OF DISCHARGE On the extreme right Is HLSS Vice President Mike Sacco with Vessel Operator and Management course grads (I. to r.): John Feldman; Joe Knox; James Wal­ lace; William Reynolds, and James Stephens. HM DrlnlKlnfl B«eoffii« « Alcoholism is a major problem. Ono out of every 10 Americans who drink has a serious drinking problem. Alcoholism is a disease. It can be treated. October, 1976 ' SIGNATURE. 1 DATE RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TOs LUNDEBERG UPGRADING CENTER, PINEY POINT, MD. 2C674 Page 37 UJ 0, •m iv»y �--ii- -r—-T ' « Hall Scores CG Bureaucracy on Manning Cuts Continued from Page 5 is not contemplated." However, on the same issue concern­ ing unlicensed people, the circular states that the "art" has reached a state of reliability. The SIU believes that in this regard, the Coast Guard is "indulg­ ing in arbitrary and disparate treatment. Such constitutes clear if not brazen bias placing in extreme doubt the objectivity of the NVC's authors." The real deficiency of this circular on manning and automation lies in the fact that the Coast Guard has obviously lost sight not only of the human element in shipboard life, but the indispensable role the human element plays in safe vessel operation. For instance, on some automated vessels with reduced crews, overtime re­ quirements are running in excess of 110 to 125 percent of normal work sched­ ules, This excessive overtime translates into serious crew fatigue, which in turn can be a threat to the safety of the crewmembers themselves, the overall safety - of the ship and the marine environment. Such overtime requirements strongly point to the need for increased man­ power. Yet the Coast Guard's circular calls for crew reductions. It seems that the only way the Coast Guard's proposals can work effectively is if our ships are manned by robots and sailed in a vacuum. Qoestion CG Competence In view of the ill advised proposals contained in the circular. Hall ques­ i Tallying Committees Report Continued from Page 10 NO VOTES DUPLICATES NON-ELIGIBLES 2 5 6 Total Ballots Issued 2,754 Ballots Received from Bank .... 2,732 Ballots cast in duplicate 5 Ballots cast by non-eligibles .... 6 Total Votes Cast and Counted .. 2,721 PORT DISCREPANCIES The following discrepancies were noted by your Committee in the voting on this referendum: / The Committee found that five mem­ bers had voted twice. The duplicate bal­ lot in each case was not included in the :abulation of votes. The Committee also found that six (6) /otes were cast by non-eligible individjals. These ballots were set aside and not :ounted. Your Committee found that during the /oting period, in all Ports, the balloting ivas conducted Constitutionally and in ac;ordance with the Merger Agreement executed by the Executive Officers of the Seafarers International Union of North America-Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District and the Inland Boatmen's Union of the SIUNA-AGLIWD. We, the members of the Union Tallying Committee, do hereby certify that the Proposition encompassing the Resolution on the Merger Agreement and the related Constitutional Amendments, was voted upon affirmatively by a majority of the members of the Seafarers International Union of North America-Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, duly voting, as previously presented in this Report. Fraternally submitted. Warren Cassidy, C-724 (Steward Dept.) Chairman Otis Paschal, P-752 (Steward Dept.) Continued from Page 2 of the Locks and Dam 26 authorization. Senate and House leaders have as­ sured proponents of Locks and Dam 26 that early next year, shortly after the new 95th Congress convenes, a bill authorizing replacement of the Alton facility will be brought before both houses. This time Congress will have plenty of time to hold hearings on this important matter, and it is hoped that >s- Seafarers Plans Must Haye Member's Latest Address William Koflowitch, K-467 (Engine Dept.) Joseph Pazos, P-840 (Engine Dept.) Dated: September 24,1976 they will see the folly of delaying the construction any further. SIU President Paul Hall is a member of the National Committee on Locks and Dam 26, which was formed to fight for the replacement of the Alton facility. The SIU has been and will continue to be in the forefront of this effort, be­ cause any economic threat to the towing industry is also a threat to the thousands of SIU members who work on the in­ land waterways. Because .of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (often referred to as the Pension Reform Act) it is extremely important that the latest correct address of each member be on file. If the Seafarers Plans have your latest address, you will be able to receive all the neces­ sary and vital material which is required to be sent to you under the new Law. It is also very important that the Plans be aware of your marital status. Therefore, you are strongly urged to fill in the form below and send it to: Claims Department, Seafarers Welfare and Pension Plans, 275 20th St.,Brooklyn,N.Y. 11215. Seafarers Welfare and Pension Plans Or New Subscriber I Editor, SEAFARERS LOG 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. 11232 I would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG—please put my name on your mailing list. (Prim information) NAME i ADDRESS I I 'I I I I Continued from Page 7 tively looked for a job during the pre­ Schulze explained. He hoped similar vious month. Those who were too dis­ studies in other cities would serve as an couraged to look for work were not effective challenge to BLS methods. even considered when calculating the Local statistics which use payroll fig­ jobless rate, although they also were ures and state unemployment rolls are interviewed when the statistics were not much help, according to the study, gathered. since methods for gathering statistics As the AFL-CIO points out, and the and laws governing unemployment study agreed, this method seriously uncompensation vary from state to state. The St. Louis study used the BLS dercounts unemployment. Had discour­ definition of unemployment, although aged workers and part time workers they criticized its conservative bias. who want full time jobs been included People who did any work at all during in the St. Louis jobless rate, together the interview week were considered with the improved sampling methods fully employed, even if they just raked used in the study, unemployment in St.. leaves over the weekend. To be counted Louis might have been estimated at well as unemployed, people must have ac­ over 20 percent. Luis A. Polanco, P-236 (Deck Dept.) I CITY Unemployment ^Nicholas D'Amante, 0-696 (Deck Dept.) Locks & Dam 26 Change of Address tioned the Coast Guard's competence in this area, and concluded that a legisla­ tive evaluation might be appropriate "to determine whether the Coast Guard as presently constituted is properly dis­ charging the responsibility placed upon it by Congress and whether perhaps, such responsibility should be reposed in some other agency or at the very least, whether appropriate modifications should be made in the Coast Guard's structure and administration as it ap­ plies to our merchant marine."^ STATE ZIP SIU members please give: Soc. Sec. # Bk# TO AVOID DUPLICATION: If you are an old subscriber and have a change of ^dress, please give your former address below or send mailing label from last issue received. ' ^ ' ' .- ,'I ^faUte . Print^^ .• i..J.' .... L^ 7 Sec**...:.-...'..:.... ..... .". Firrt^ ,Permim«htV ^ Aiddress ............. Print - Number and Street Date of Birth .• ;. Mo / Day / Year .. Middle Initial City • • State ; i • Zip Code K . ' , ? ^ '. - ^ ^ , -1 '. '...' • ,•' First Year of SIU, IBU Employment S^potise's ^iame ................................... i... i. Print LastNanie First74aine Middle Initial Permanent Print Number and Street ~ City^^ - S ZpCode ADDRESS CITY PagedS STATE ZIP Date of Birth .... . .. .C;.....;/v 'M,.: Seafarers Log �'1'•n I iftdividmls; 466 ih M h^ dn dd(iv4 int^eit in pMdipatih^ and both our job security arid our spda! m4 ecmbrnic we^^ the Seaj^e^ roMUm A0iyUuesp^ (SPAD) fund since the beginning of 1P76. (The taw jmPUbits t^^ rmney, such as dueSi^ mtHpwrtj^^^.^ most effective way the trade unionist can take part in politics hthrough voluntary political ^ ^ . P^^j^^b^ttseparate segregated political fUrid.hsolicUs and accepts only vdliintary contributions. It engages in political actiymegorm ntakee coti^putions to candidates. A rnentber may volunidrily contribute as he sees ffior make no contribution without fear of tepifSplr) haverealizfid Itpw important it is to let the SIVsvoice be heard inthe Hi^ls of Congress have contributed $200, eight have (pntrilmed $300, $lj(0, Por the rest of the year the LOG will be rurmm the SPAD jf t ' -Tdcpt feels that bt the upcoming months—especially because of the 1976 elections—our political role must be maUir iainedif the melihpodspf Seafarers tP-e to beprotect^^ copy of our report isfiled withthe Federal Election CommlsSioh and isavaitablefor 0iehase from the Federta Election Comm^id^ ^ f A ti ft: - • .-.r- *• i ]/ f'I •Sf 1 .• I •'ki'ffsi.'- • mum pounciuL umi DONATION MOORLTN, M.Y. nasa m rawm mwc Oatt. S.S.NO.. Contributor's Name. >f- Book No.. ji-' f-f Addross Y'- City . . StMo . •Have You, Matle YoutSPAD::^!i. Donation This Tdar? .Zip Codt > . i'.' Miniattd fund, its piocetdt aro used to furthar its object and puroosM Including, but not mnita^to furthering the ^litical, social and economic ipterests of Seafarer seamen, the preservation and furthtrini of the mnerican Merchant Marine with impfolM employment opportunities ."•T'*'''!*?.* • "J eoncepts. In connection with such ob^s, SPAO h?" *^1 candldstes for elective office.. Ait contributions are volunUry. No »h™H «i V *** because of force. Job discrimination, financial reprisal, or tlueat of such c^uct, or as a condition of membership in the Union (SlUNA AGLiWO) or of employ!^Mn JO""®"""" j* made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Seafarers Ifnion 7",5 contribution for investigation and iLV-i!®."! li?? Support SPAO to protect and further your economic, political and social interests, Ameriean'trade union concepts and SM^rar seamen. '' :,I . -.i f Y".. i -1 S' report is fiirt with the federal Elpction Commission and is available from the Federal fc'wCiioii conimissioiii WMhinpoii, 0>C«) Signature of Solicitor No. 1976 Port '4 t), Abrams, R. Acevedo, V. Adamson, R. R. Aguiar,J. Aguiiar, A. Air, K. Alexander, G. Alexander, H. Algarin, M. Allen. J. Alunso, ]. Alvarez, P. Anial, K. Ammann, W. AinpeK P. Anderson, A. •Anderson. i>. Anderson. K.C. Anderson. H. Anderson, R. Anersono.C. Annis.G. Anlkl, M. Antonio,!. Archibald, H. Aronka, A. Arncs,!. Arroyo, S. Atkinson, D. Aubnsson, E. Anger, E. Avant, E. BabkowskkT. Badgett,!. Barry, D. Bartlelt,!. Bee€hlng,M. E. Bellinger, W. Bergeria, J. Bernstein, A. Bjornsson, A. Itlanlon. M. J.' Bluill.J. Bobalek,W.J. Boiiservl.. Bortz.. C. Boudreau. R. 1. Bousson. K. Bn.viie, 1>. K. Bradley, E. Iirannan.<l. Bronn.f;. A. Brown. 1. October^ 1976 Bi*ewn,I. V Browning, B. Bryant, B. BncckP. Burke, P. Bnmette.P. Burton, R. Byrne. E. Byrne, W. Cabilda, S. Caffey,!. Cain, F. Campbell, A. Campbell, A.G. Campbell, H. Capella,F.J. Caraballo,R. Carbone, V. Carmello, J. Chesire,!. Cirignano,^.. Cofone, W. Cokcr, D. Compton,W. Conklin,K. Co6per,N. Courtney,!. Cnig,!.L. 'Crocco,G. Cross,M. CmZiA. Davis,!. Davis,!. DcBarrio6,M. DeChafflp,A. Degazman,F. Deiiwtrios,!. Dkkey,W. DUIing,L. Doak,W. Dobson,T. Dolgen, D. Douglas. V. liowd. V. Dragazis. A; Drake. W. Droznk.P. DuBois. N. DuPaola.R. Dwyer,!. Dyer,. A. Eddins,!. Ellis, P. Leo, A. Espinosa,R. Harris,!. Lesravich,W. Pagan,W. Hart,R. Li^tfoot,R. Fanning, R. Hass^H. LiiledahkH. Famen,.F. Hassen,B. Lindsey, H. Faost,!. Hayes, K. LobodakT. Fay,!. HeberkT. Log Staff Fayad, A, HcfanOa, E. Logoe,!. Fletcher, B. Hendrick,R.G. Lolefls,P. Floroiis, C. Hernandez, E. Lomas, A. ForgCron, L. Heronx,A. Lopez, R. Foster,!. Hidais,A.A. Magnider,W. Fox, P. Hines,T. Malensky, G. Franco, P. Hintze,C. Maidonate,0. Frank !r.,S. Hoitt,E. Manafe,D. Holman, E. Freeman, B. Frounfciter, D. Homayonpoiir,M. Mancink R. Mandene,S. Honiko,S. Fucntes, H. 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Page 39 �i-iWniril|giiHrriF.B» ii.* -} nSEAFARERS LOG Offielal pnbUcatiM mt th« SBAFARBIIS INTBRNATIONAL UNION• Attoatic, OaU, LmUma mm* lalaad Waters District* APL-CIO Apply Now For SIU's Annual College Scholarship Prograi M- /' "sttixes^' lications for the 1977 SIU year^and one day high school^ College Scholarship Awards are now immediat;4y preceding^ ^ date of achieved on either the College Enr 1977. For more infoKmatioh ahoiit being accepted by the SIU Scholar- application. ^ trance Examination Boards (SAT these tests, write to the ACT at Box ship Administrator. All SIU Boat• dependents of deceased meni- , section only), or the American Col- 414, Iowa City, Iowa 522401 men deep-sea and Great Lajees Sea- hers who Iwdmet the seatimerequirerdege Tests (ACT). Applications for the SIU Scholarfarers, and their dependents who ments prior to their death. The Gpllege Boards tests wiU be ship program can be obtained at any meet the requirements outlined beIn addition, all dependents apply-'^^ "^ on Dec. 4, 1976 and Jan. 22j, SIU Union Hall, or by writing to the low are eligible for these scholar- ing for the scholarship program must 1977. Further information about the SIU Scholarship Administrator, 275 ships. be unmarried and less than 19 years SATs can be obtained by contacting 20th St., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11215. Five $10,000 four-year grants and of age at the time they apply. the College Board at either Box The application deadline for both two $5,000 two-year grants will be Both $10,000 arid $5,000 scholar- 592A, Princeton, N.J. 08540, or Box SHI, Scholarship prograrns is April awarded with at least one $10,000 ships are awarded on the basis of 1025, Berkeley, CaKf. 94701. 1,1977. scholarship reserved for an active SriU member and four for depen­ J'l- > i " *? dents of members. These four-year Jd> .-•' 'f» • .1' ... -- > awards are to be used to pursue a ; chosen field of study at any accred­ ited college or university in the United States or its territories. The two $5,000 scholarships are reserved exclusively for SIU mem­ bers. These awards can be used to study at any accredited junior col- \ lege, community college, or post-sec­ ondary trade or vocational training ^hool.; § Tlie S Programs arc j open to any SIU member who meets ^ ilie following requirements: • has a high school or high school equivalency diploma. ^ • has at least two years of sea- " time on SlU-contracted vessels. • has 90 days of employment with contracted companies in the previous calendar year and one day in the six mpnths immediately preceding the date of applicatiori. ^ Eligibility requirements for de­ pendents open the fburryear program to:. . • • , ! t/r ' dependents of members who , -".i,have three years of seatime on SIUcontracted vessels with 90 days of ' ediployment in the previous calendai;^ < J,I- • ..tc^ • 't • '.I. . � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource October 1976 Description An account of the resource Headlines: LOCKS & DAM 26 CONSTRUCTION BILL FALLS AS CONGRESS ADJOURNS LAKES SUPER BULK CARRIER M/V BELLE RIVER NEARS COMPLETION TWO STRONG UNIONS COME TOGETHER HALL: 'LACK OF VISION' BLOCKS SEAPOWER DEVELOPMENT NEW SUPERTANKER AMERICAN HERITAGE NORFOLK MEETING TARGETS USSR GRAIN NYET HALL SCORES CG BUREAUCRACY ON MANNING CUTS GAO SAYS FORD JUMPED GUN IN MAYAGUEZ RESCUE UNITED FARMWORKERS UNION PRESSES FREE ELECTIONS IN CALIFORNIA SNUG HARBOR TRUSTEES AGREE TO AID TWO EX-RESIDENTS ST. LOUIS USPHS CLINIC DIRECTOR IS NAMED UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFIT CLAIMS HIT 12-MONTH HIGH UNDERCOUNTING UNEMPLOYMENT SHORTCHANGES THE NEEDIEST POPULAR SONG RECALLS TRAGIC SINKING ON THE GREAT LAKES TALLYING COMMITTEES REPORT ON THE SIU-IBU MERGER ELECTION DULUTH, CHICAGO BOATMEN POSSESS VARIED SKILLS SCHOLARSHIP HELP 1903 GREAT LAKES SANDSUCKER PLUGS ON IN OLD DAYS ON LAKES, FIGHT WITH OWNERS STANDS OUT HAPPY HOME FOR ZAPATA PATRIOT CREW REHABILITATION - ONE APPROACH TO ALCOHOLISM PROMOTING THE U.S. FLEET BY UNITED ACTION PROGRAM OFFICIALS CONFER ON FUTURE OF SIU 11 COMMITTEE REPORTS SUMMARIZED: FOCUS IS ON THE FUTURE PROFIT HUNGRY OIL INDUSTRY COULD KILL PEOPLE BOATMAN BANE STEERS A CLEAR COURSE ON THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER BOATMEN WORK NEW ORGULF TOWBOAT DOG SNIFFS OUT DRUGS ON BANANA BOAT; NAIL CARPENTER YOUR CHANCES OF SURVIVAL IN COLD WATER ARE BETTER IF YOU KNOW WHAT TO DO APPLY NOW FOR SIU'S ANNUAL COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 10/1/1976 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXXVIII, No. 10 1976 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/a2a5f7cc1f4cb499de960c59795ef28d.PDF 0df1ab187e120d1256a55769eec5ecdf PDF Text Text -r—.'t-; •>"- '/ ' .•>' • • .'. f ^i %l I -,- . • ^.• :. . • J^.:r: •* r a^nsiwwP ^74 -V^ /-: ,r, .C <<5 ' / ' x.x •r-'^ " - •»•«;- ' 1^ >s ^•r^. '. ' ,r . >-- • ^rit '» ^ J»-»-.»W«, <1, ^ '" rs^v #---'V>,J Where Is Our State Department? •-.'V I; "ii TM» Pt«tw It Intended I» l«» Ilii PiiMc Know Whjt l^n Itoe Ocpnrtnwnl Is Oolnj T» itm Hitionnl Sntotttf „ ..;•. • •• "Vi-'^-id ** j-r'. ••,TN« c«»HmMo« • .W:? • ^ •- • . • v«l, .'; 6" I ,•_ .; -;• V-, '^X' .rAft^io Mori^ W(p«a*^;:':^Jv. • .-I X'l //'• • . -i ' yi , •- .ir\^ > - A' ' t'-' I 1 * .>'"-• •'.- I .• 1 r.'-. I r" '-• :':/Xiv:'X' I r . J. , H," • "-i - 1 11 I Members Approve SIU-IBU Merger See Page 2 .""S-"' .-/(''A •"• '." Si- ' ¥" �^Tjrrrr f After Month-Long Vote SIU, IBU Members OK Merger of fhe Two Unions n ii The majority of both the SIU and IBU memberships have okayed the proposed merger of the Inland Boat­ men's Unitm into the SIU Atlantic and Gulf District in a month-long secret mail ballot referendmn. As a result of the two memberships' concurrence with the Resolution for Merger and Consti­ tutional Amendments, the SIU and IBU are now one strong Union governed by one unified Constitution. The ballots, which were stored at the Sterling National Bank in New York, were counted separately by SIU and IBU membership-elected Tallying Com­ mittees. The IBU Tallying Committee, which counted only IBU ballots, was elected at a special membership meet­ ing in the port of New Yoric on Aug. 17, 1976. The SIU Tallying Committee was elected at a special meeting at Head­ quarters the following day. in motion at the June membership meet­ ing in New York when the SIU Execu­ tive Board introduced a resolution call­ ing for the merger of the two unions. The resolution was overwhelmingly ac­ cepted by the membership, first at the New York meeting and then at subse­ quent meetings in all SIU port^.. i A similar I'esolution was submitted A final tabulation of the votes show that SIU members voted 2625 for the merger, and 90 against. IBU members voted 2040 for the merger, and 212 against. Since (he TaDying Committee re­ leased its report jnst as this issue of the paper was going to press, die Log will print the full text of the Committee's report in the October issue. The wheels for merger were first set Continued on Page 27 , I Jobless Rate Rises to 7.9^o; Hits High for '76 n , r: % U. S. unmnployment soared last month for the third straight month to a year's record high of 7.9 percent from 7.8 percent in July. Last December, the jobless rate was 8.3 percent—the high­ est level in more than 30 years. The Federal Government has pre­ dicted that unemployment would be cut to 7 percent by the end of this year. Last month the number of jobless jumped by 80,000 to 7.5 million, the largest hike since 7.8 million people couldn't find work last December. Those with jobs total 87,981,000. CMBmenthig (m the rise, AFL-OO "Preridmt Geoige Meany declared Tn die two years of Mr. Ford's presidaicy, the (rikial rate ol unes^yment has risen from 5.5 percmit to 7.9 percmiL That means diere are 2.5 million more Americans anen^oyed now than when he took oflke." Meany further observed that there are I million fewer manufacturing workers (jobless rate 8.2 percent) and •600,000 fewer construction workers (jobless rate 17.1 percent) today than two years ago and that these statistics show only the "official, imderstated record." He added that if the Government's figures included those workers too dis­ illusioned to look for work and those compelled to work part time due to the lack of full time jobs, an "honest count" would reveal that the unemployment rate today is a true 10.5 percent with 10.1 million jobless. Unemployment rates among heads of households almost tripled between the PRESIDENT'S REPORT: PavllUI Why We Can't Sit Still Thirty years ago this month, the American maritime labor movement, after years of struggling for recognition and dignity, achieved one of its greatest victories. This milestone event, which in a very real sense marked the coming of age for maritime labor, was the General Strike of 1946 during which thousands of American seamen shut down virtually every port in the United States. It was such a tremendous victory because not only did we win huge in­ creases in our wages and benefits, but the maritime lalwr movement emerged from the strike as the most powerful force within the U.S. maritime industry. However, 30 years is a long time,^ and since the General Strike of 1946 the U.S. maritime industry has undergone a more radical change in regard to technology and methods than any other traditional American industry. The old ships are gone, the old companies are gone^ and some of the tradi­ tional seafaring skills are no longer applicable aboard the automated mer-. chant vessels of today. Think about it! In 1946, there were several thousand liberty ships alone in the U.S. merchant fleet. Today, the entire U.S. fleet has no more than 500 ships, including tankers, dry bulk carriers and containerships. In 1946 the U.S.-North Atlantic liner cargo run required 250 ships for proper service. Yet today, just 10 SL-7's could conceivably do the same job. It should be clear to all of us that a great many changes have-taken place and will continue to take place in our industry. Our bldtimers will remember that in 1946 the SIU had 11 wmpanies unemployment to 3 percent, it would give the Government $70 billion in new tax revenues each year. In lost buying power for the Ameri­ can worker, prices rose 14.1 percent under the Ford Administration. Gro­ cery prices rose 71 percent in the last eight years with potatoes, bacon, sugar and coffee prices more than doubled. A retired couple living in an urban area had their cost of living go up 7 percent this year. And finally, residential electricity rates have gone up a startling 76.4 per­ cent; natural gas prices went up to .96 cents per 1,000 cubic feet; home heat­ ing prices increased .24 cents; gasoline prices also jumped 76 percent and in­ terest rates have gone sky high dfiring the GOP reign. 1969 and August 1976. The rate for black workers moved up last month to 13.6 percent from 12.9 percent the month before. The jobless rate for wo­ men between 20 and 24 jumped sub­ stantially. The rate for adult women rose to 7.7 percent from 6.6 percent in July. Teenage Jobless Rate For black teenagers, the jobless rate this August was 40.2 percent from 34.1 percent in July! For other teenagers 16 to 19, unemployment climbed to 19.7 percent from 18.1 percent in July. The economic cost loss from unem­ ployment means that for every 1 per­ cent of joblessness, the Government loses $14 billion in uncollected taxes. If we could go from our 7.9 percent under contract, not one of them a tanker outfit. And of these original 11, only two companies. Delta and Waterman, are still in existence. Gone are such familiar names on ffie old ships as Alcoa, Bull Line, Eastern, Robin andmore. Back in 1946, we could have sat back and lived comfortably with what we had achieved—^for a few years anyway„ But if we had done this, the SIU would unfortunately be lying in the same graveyard with Bull Line, Robin Line and the rest. Instead, we worked hard to better ourselves, and as a result, the SIU today is the strongest maritime union in America holding contracts with 85 deepsea and Great Lakes liner, bulk and tanker operators, as well as contracts with 90 tugboat outfits. I believe we have achieved our stature as a strong, viable labor Union for three very important reasons: we have had the intelligence to recognize our problems, and with an eye on the future, have worked hard to solve them; we have maintained the flexibility necessary to accept radical change instead of fighting it; and most importantly, we as a membership have maintained 9 high degree of internal unity—the ability to work together for the collective good of the organization despite personal likes or dislikes. Internal unity has always meant a great deal to us as an organization because without a united membership the SIU could not have organized the shipping companies which are the basis of our job security structure. Without a united membership we could not have successfully entered into politics, which today and in the future holds the fate of the maritime industry. And without a united membership we could not have established the training and upgrading programs at the Harry Lundeberg School, which is providing the SIU membership with the seafaring job skills of the future, such as LNG/LPG. Oddly enough, the SIU of 1976 is in much the same position as the SIU of 1946. We can sit back and live comfortably with the gains we have made, and we could probably do well for a few years. But eventually we would fall by the wayside. Or in the tradition of the SIU, we can continue and intensify our organinizing, political and educational programs, not only to keep the SIU strong for 1977 and 1978, but to break new ground in developing a base of security for aU Seafarers—both the young men just starting out and the oldtimers ready to retire—for years to come. The opportunity for growth and increased security for the SIU as a viable labor organization is well within our reach. By remaining a united member­ ship and working together as we have always done, we can boost U.S. mari­ time back to the top of the competitive world merchant marine, while at the same time solidifying our own role within the industry. When you look at it closely, nobody can stop us but ourselves. Change of address cards on Form 3579 should be sent to Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Gulf Lakes and Inland Waters District AFL.cio fivn Fmirth AW> D••<^ALlw» M V 11232. Published monthly. Second Class postage paid at Brooklyn, N.Y. Vol. XXXVIII, No. 9, September 1976. ' Fourth Ave., Brooklyn. N.Y. Page 2 Seafarers Log -iriy L.-aaSv' T'J �To £/ecf CaHor-Mondale Ticket AFL-CIO General Board Sets 6-Point Plan The labor movement launched its "all-out campaign" to elect the Demo­ cratic presidential ticket of Jimmy Carter and Walter Mondale when last month's meeting of the AFL-CIO Gen­ eral Board unanimously adopted a sixpoint program of political action and education "to make the nation a win­ ner on Nov. 2." The General Board, which is made up of representatives of the AFL-CIO's 109 affiliated unions and seven de­ partments, afiirmed that "Jimmy Carter has earned the support of labor and all Americans through his record of posi­ tive accomplishments as governor of the State of Georgia, the policies and programs he stands for, and his con­ duct of the campaign for the Demo­ cratic nomination which displayed the characteristics of leadership, dedication and hard work needed in the ofiSce of the President." The Board, which was meeting for the first time in more than three years, also noted that Carter "has made jobs his number *• i.e issue and has addressed himself to the majo" concern of woricii^ Americans—fear of losing their jobs." On the other hand, the General Board tagged the 1976 Republican Party Platform as "anti-worker, antilabor and anti-progress," and the Board charged that "in every instance where the Republican Party had an oppor­ tunity to choose between a moderate, progressive, firmly-rooted program and the strident, divisive rhetoric of the ex­ treme right, it chose the extreme right." Six Point Program Along with a pledge of "united, untireless efforts . . . in support of the Carter-Mondale ticket," labor's sixpoint program will include: • A massive voter registration drive among union members that sets a tar­ get of 100 percent registration of union members and their families. Full labor support of the A. Philip Randolph Institute, the Concerned Seniors for Better Government, the Labor Council for Latin American Ad­ vancement and Frontlash in their ef­ forts to register minorities, the elderly and the young. • Intensified efforts to inform ter cited balanced growth, stable prices and well-managed Government as the "basic ingredients that must go into the correction of our economic woes." Carter also paid tribute to labor for its historic fights on behalf of minimum wage laws, adequate health care, tax reform and Social Security. Democratic Presidential nominee Jimmy Carter waves to AFL-CIO General Board meeting after hearing labor's program to elect him in November. With Carter, from the left are AFL-CIO President George Meany; AFL-CIO Secre­ tary-Treasurer Lane Kirkland; Georgia AFL-CIO President Herbert H. Mabry and Machinists President Floyd E. Smith. union members of the issues in the elec­ tion, where the candidates stand, their records, and the proposals contained in the platforms of the two parties. • Continued and intensified efforts to elect a liberal, progressive House and Senate that will give Carter the support he will need as President to get America back to work. • The strongest, most effective getout-the-vote campaign ever conducted by the labor movement, including the establishment of phone banks, car pools, babysitting services and other mechanisms to help union members get to the polls on Nov. 2. • Total support of COPE (labor's political arm) as the best, most effec­ tive vehicle to achieve these goals. The General Board made it clear, however, that "achieving victory on Nov. 2 requires more than resolutions, endorsements and rhetoric. It will reqyi^e millions of volunteer hours, millions of telephone calls, massive mail­ ings and the personal commitment that trade unionists bring to politics." Responds Appreciatively In response to labor's support, Car- INDEX Legislative News Washington Activities ..... Page 9 Committee changes Page 9 Union News President's Report .... ... .Page 2 SPAD honor roll .... Page 31 Headquarters Notes Page 7 New York meeting. Page 4 General News Seapower symposium Page 5 National unemployment .. .Page 2 AFL-CIO General Board meets ..Page3 Platforms compared ......Page 5 Fishery council appointment — Page 7 Automation symposium ...Page 3 Sailors Snug Harbor..... Page 8 Shipping St. Clair............ September, 1976 Page 5 Dispatchers Report Ships' Committees Ship's Digests Page 21 Page 6 Page 26 Training and Upgrading Upgrading class schedule, requirements and application Pages 28-29 Seafarers participate in "A" seniority upgrading ... Page 30 GED requirements and application Page29 Membership News Numismatist Page 13 Former scholarship winner Page 19 New SlU pensioners Page 22 Final Departures Pages 24-25 Special Features What Is SPAD? Immunization Seapower article Back Page Page 23 Pages 10-11 ter told the General Board gathering, which^also included the 50 AFL-CIO State Federation presidents, that he ex­ pected a close race, which "makes labor's support even more vital and more appreciated," and he declared, "the difference in winning and losing will be in the hands of people like you and those you represent." Calling full employment "the most important thing of all" for economic recovery. Carter affirmed: "Some peo­ ple say it costs too much to put our people back to work. I think it costs too much not to put our people back to work." In addition to full employment, Car­ Supports Maritime Even before the AFL-CIO pledged their "all-out support" for Carter, the former Georgia governor came out strongly for a U.S. merchant marine capable of hauling "a major portion of our own foreign cargo." More than three months ago. Carter announced a four-point program for rebuilding the U.S. merchant fleet, as follows: • Assure continuing presidential at­ tention to the objective of having our nation achieve and maintain the de­ sired U.S.-flag merchant marine. • Dedicate ourselves to a program which would result in a U.S.-flag mer­ chant marine with ships that are com­ petitive with foreign-flag ships in origi­ nal cost, operating cost and produc­ tivity. • Enact and develop a national cargo policy which would assure our U.S.-flag merchant marine a fair share of all types of cargo. • Continue to enforce our Ameri­ can cabotage laws, such as the Jones Act, which requires that U.S.-flag ships trade between our U.S. domestic ports. In addition to Carter's pledge, the Democratic National Convention voted to incorporate a strong maritime plank into its 1976 platform. The Republi­ cans rejected a similar maritime plank. (See related story in this Log). "Consider Mental Health" Hall Submits Challenge To Automation Planners WASHINGTON — SIU President Paul Hall told 300 delegates from 15 countries attending an international conference on shipboard automation that they must concern themselves with the "human consequences" of improved technology. Speaking at the Second International Symposium on Ship Operation Automa­ tion held here recently, President Hall said that what alarms him more than the elimination of jobs through automation is the "degradation of jobs" and the threat to "workers' mental health." He said that boredom aboard ship has always been a fact of seafaring life, but with an automated ship—with no real duties to perform—"men's minds and reflexes could degenerate beyond any hope of revival." But, Hall said, consid­ eration of the "human element" in de­ signing automated ships could dampen the debilitating effects of mindless auto­ mation. He stated: "Job design may be the key and when highly automated ships are laid out, the role of crewmen should be taken into account by striving to build in such fac­ tors as interest and mental stimulation." Hall said that maritime labor does not oppose automation. HeL.said: "We rec- ognize how much it is contributing to the safety and comfort of the ships we sail. It can continue to make our fleets more competitive in the transportation race, and create more jobs than it elim­ inates." But he pointed out that automation must be applied with "due concern for the human beings—Seafarers—who are committeed to live on a small floating world for long periods of time." Hall said that employers have for some time been required by law to pre­ serve the riches of nature and safeguard the physical well-being of employees, and he asked if it wasn't reasonable to see the same consideration for workers' mental health. He said: "As sure as industry has a legal obl^ation to care for the physical health of workers, it has a moral obligation to care for their sanity." Summing up with a personal observa­ tion on the meaning of scientific ad­ vancement, Hall said: "What is obvious above all is that mankind, not science, must be in con­ trol—that scientific progress is not the ultimate purpose of the human race, but human progress must be and is the ultimate purpose of science." Page 3 �r rcrivs3-ii,«?;• •fj-rx'.-.- August and September .J Emphasis on Upgrading at N.Y. Meetings %• A '\ h) ^ I ^here's always something new X cropping up in the 'maritime in­ dustry and within the Union itself, and what better place to find out about it than at a monthly member­ ship meeting. In fact, the monthly meeting can be better than reading about new developments, because the meeting provides an open fomm for discussion and action on the issues. At the last two membership meet­ ings, August and September, in the port of New York, the emphasis has been on the need for continuing the upgrading of job skills and ratings for Seaforers. This message yfas primarily car­ ried on the lips of graduating 'A* Seniority Upgraders who had com­ pleted die 30-day course and were receiving their full books. At Au­ gustus meeting, the first expanded class of 12 seniority upgraders grad­ uated, with the second expanded class getting their hooks at the Sep­ tember meeting. In all, 262 Seafar­ ers have achieved 'A' Seniority through this program in the last three years. Each upgrader took his turn on deck, passing on some good words to the membership. And the good word almost always was to take full ad­ vantage of the training and upgrad­ ing prograr": at the Lundeberg School, because, from their own ex­ perience, education holds '^unlimited opportunities'* for Seafarers. As at every membership meeting at Headquarters, SIU President Paul Hall brought Seafarers up-to-date both on the most pressing issues affecting maritime today, and what the SIU is doing about them to pro­ tect our job stnicture and security. In addition, SIU Vice President Frank Drozak gave a rundown on the Union's progress in contracting new companies and new ships, as well as what ships had been laid up or lost in the previous months. fl t- y..'| The happy Seafarer displaying his new full 'A' book after September meeting is Seniority Upgrader Gilbert Payton. , " SIU Executive Vice President Frank Drozak talks about the SlU's progress in contracting new companies and new ships. SIU Representative Pete Loleas, left, registers three Seafarers for work before meeting. They are, from the left, Dan Mullins and B. Bergrund, able-seamen, and Ed Kaznowsky, chief steward. August membership meeting in port of New York, Atlantic Coast Vice Presi­ dent Bull Shepard, standing at dais, chairs meeting. Upgrader Roberto Duron is shown at the Septem­ ber meeting after receiving full book, firefighting endorsement and first aid certificate he achieved through 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program. Page 4 Upgrader Joe Townsend, a cook and baker, has his chance on deck as he graduates during August membership meeting At August meeting 'A' Seniority Up­ grader George Lusk encourages Sea­ farers to take advantage of educa­ tional opportunities at Lundeberg School. SIU President Paul Hall gives the membership a rundown on the most pressing issues affecting maritime today and what the Union is doing about them to protect jobs and job security. Upgrader Barney Loane is part of the first expanded class of 12 seniority upgraders. A total of 262 Sea­ farers have received^their full books through this program in the last three years. Seafarers Log �it5.-..rt7TOfej«re • At Navy League^ NMC Symposium J'/ Hall Urges US, Adopt Total Seapower Concept NEW ORLEANS —Fear that the United States could "fade as a great power" unless it strengthens its seapower concept was expressed recently by SIU President Paul Hall. Speaking at a Symposium on Seapower, sponsored jointly by the Navy League and the National Maritime Council, Hall warned that the decline of America's Navy and merchant ma­ rine would continue until the U.S. "adopts a total seapower perspective." Citing what he termed "the precipi­ tous decline" of both the U.S. Navy and the merchant marine. Hall called for greater cooperation between these two seaborne services. He said: "Too often wc have lacked the breadth of vision to see America's seapower as an integrated whole." In urging closer cooperation between the Navy and the merchant marine. Hall said that the use of the merchant fleet for certain auxiliary services would— result in a saving of Navy shipbuilding funds which could be "reprogrammed to build more of the Navy combat ships __ ^ ^ • PlOtfOrmS ConnpQr0Cl • our nation so desperately needs." Hall said that the feasibility of such programs was adequately demonstrated when the SlU-contracted Erna Eliza­ beth successfully participated in an ex­ perimental program to see if privately- a'ii operated U.S. tankers could supply U.S. Navy combat ships at sea. He said that in its'broadest sense, a nation's "seapower" includes all those elements that permit it to use the oceans to its advantage—"its Navy, the mer­ chant fleet, its shipbuilding, its fishing industry and its knowledge of marine science and engineering." ' Office of Maritime Affairs Taking part in the Seapower symposium were, from the left seated: Paul Richardson, vice chairman of Sea-Land Service, Inc.; Robert Blackwell, U.S. rnaritime administrator; Paul Hall, president of the SIU, and E. B. Potter pro­ fessor of History at the U.S. Naval Academy; from the left standing: Frank McNerney, central regional director of the U.S. Maritime Administration; Norman Polmar, editor of the U.S. section of Jane's Fighting ships; Don Walsh, professor at the Institute of Marine and Coastal Studies at the Universlty of southern California, and Rear Admiral William H. Livingston, U.S. Navy, retired. Hall also called for the creation of an Office of Maritime Affairs at the White House level to coordinate various civil­ ian maritime activities, and to "permit more constructive interfacing with the Navy." Such an office, he said, would give "greater visibility and emphasis to total seapower needs." Pointing to the increasing dependence of the United States on waterborne im­ ports of energy and raw materials. Hall urged the development of a national cargo policy to provide for a "more re­ liable transport capability" for strategic imports—and he expressed confidence that a guaranteed share of oil imports for U.S.-flag ships "will ultimately be­ come law." • t,-^ • rj ''ii Republicans Make No Mention of Merchant Marine The Republican Party's 1976 presi­ dential campaign platform released late last month does not contain even one specific reference to the U.S.-flag mer­ chant marine, unlike " the Democratic Party's platform which includes a threepoint plank calling for a national mari­ time policy. SIU President Paul Hall, along with Moore-McCormack Resources Chair­ man James R. Barker, spoke before both parties' platform drafting commit­ tees on behalf of the U.S. maritime in­ dustry, presenting strong arguments in favor of protecting and expanding our merchant fleet. The maritime proposals they pre­ sented had been drawn up by the Com­ mittee for a New Maritime Program, formed through the SIU's initiative, and composed of over 60 maritime unions, companies and associations. The Democrats reacted to the pro­ posals by drafting and approving a specific maritime plank which commits them to a revitalization of the U.S. fleet. Dealing directly with the American merchant marine's problems, this threepoint plank calls for, "a strong and competitive merchant fleet, built in the United States and manned by Ameri­ can seamen, as an instrument of inter­ national relations and national security. In order to revitalize our merchant fleet, the (Democratic) party pledges itself to a higher level of coordination of maritime policy, reaffirmation of the objectives of the Merchant Marine Acts of 1936 and 1970, and the develop­ ment of a national cargo policy which assures the U.S. fleet a fair participa­ tion in all U.S. trades." Republicans Avoid Maritime Although the transportation section of the Republican Party's platform men­ tions the interstate highway system, de­ veloping new automobile and rail sys­ tems, aiding railroads by abolishing present regulatory restraints and the unfair treatment of U.S. airlines at for­ eign airports, it fails to even specifically mention ocean transportation. The only section which can be in­ directly related to maritime states that "The Federal Government has a special responsibility to foster those elements of our national transportation system that are essential to foreign and inter­ state commerce and national defense." In its section on energy proposals the Republican platform calls for a reduced dependence of foreign energy sources. Once again the role of the U.S. mari­ time industry is ignored and ocean transportation of energy is not men­ tioned. Overall Republican Platform Organized labor's overall opinion of the Republican platform has been characterized by AFL-CIO President George Meany as a platform "only a William McKinley could love," written in a tone that is "condescending and paternalistic towards workers, minori­ ties, the elderly and the poor." "For the elderly," Meany charges, "there are kind words. For the poor, charity from private institutions. For workers, more so-called 'right-to-work' laws." A comparison of the two parties' platforms shows that the Democrat's coincides with the proposals made by the AFL-CIO "in jobs, the economy, social programs, foreign policy, civil rights and education, in nearly every area," Meany said. The Democratic platform opposes "right-to-work" laws while endorsing full employment, tax reform and other pro-labor legislation. y r: f :-1i Congressional Bill Would Gut Food Stomp Program If conservatives in Congress have their way, striking workers will not be able to receive food stamps. In August, / some Congressmen got a bill approved in" the House of Representatives Agri­ culture Committee that would gut the food stamp program. This measure, H.R. 13613, also would cut benefits for unemployed and low wage workers. The Amalgamated Meatcutters and Butcher Workmen is spearheading la­ bor's fight against this bill, which will be debated on the House floor in Sep­ tember. "This fight is crucial," Leon Schachter, international vice president of the meatcutters union-warned in a letter to the SIU and other unions. "The food stamp program has been extremely important to the welfare of unemployed workers and their familiesjn the current recession. It has been vital to the suc­ cess of many unions during long strikes." Churches,- civil rights and civic groups, together with unions, are now gearing up to strike out the bad provi­ September, 197; sions of this bill while protecting the good parts. severely limited. These deductions are used in calculating a family's net in­ come to determine if they are eligible. Also slipped into the bill is the re­ Major Alms Labor and its allies will seek certain major aims concerning this bill. The most important is to eliminate the ban on strikers. Even though striking work­ ers meet all the eligibility requirements of the program, the House Agriculture Committee voted 20-17 to prevent strikers and their families from receiv­ ing food stamp benefits. Second, unions and their allies will seek to restore some of the benefits that were cut by the Committee. Although low wage workers lieed food stamps to supplement their income, under H.R. 13613 only families living at or below the Government fixed poverty level would qualify. The new limiting yearly income for a family of four would be $5,500 compared with $6,636 under the current program. Under the new bill, standard deduc­ tions allowable from gross income are • quirement that states contribute two percent more of the program's cost. Third, then labor is opposing this proContinued on Page 27 Giant^ New Lakes MlV St. Clair Hauls Coal to Detroit The SlU-manned 770-foot M/V St. Clair (American Steamship Co.), which holds a record as the largest vessel ever side-launched on the Great Lakes, is now hauling 45,000 short tons of Mon­ tana low sulphur, clean-burning coal from the twin ports of Duluth-Superior, Wise, to the Detroit Edison Company's new electric generating plant on the St. Clair River in Michigan. The $24-million carrier, which is on a long term contract to haul coal for the utility, was built by the Bay Ship­ building Corp. of Sturgeon Bay, Wise, which will build two more sisterships to the 43,500 dwt M/ V St. Clair. At this very moment, an even larger coal car­ rier, the 1,000-foot M/V Belle River (American Steamship Co.) is now under construction at the Bay Shipyard. She'll be delivered next summer and also go into service for the Detroit Edi­ son Co. This year alone 2.6-million tons of Montana coal will be carried on the Lakes to the Detroit utility and 8-million by 1980. The M/F St. Clair has a self-unload­ ing capacity of 7,000 short tons an hour. Her diesel engines produce a 10,500 shaft hp at a speed of 16 mph. The ship's draft is 30 feet. Peire 5 '.y; •i �The Committee Page Eagle Voyager Committee Thomas Jefferson Committee A % I Deck Delegate Don Paccio (left) has his arm around Recertified Bosun Elbert Hogge, ship's chairman of the SS Eagle Voyager (Sea Transport) as they pose for a photo with the rest of the Ship's Committee of Steward Delegate James E. Ward (left), and Engine Delegate E. P. Burke. The ship paid off on Aug. 11 at Stapleton Anchorage, S.I., N.Y. Seated above Engine Delegate John "Zero" Fedesovich gets his photo taken with the Ship's Committee of the SS Thomas Jefferson (Waterman) at a payoff recently in Port Newark, N.J. The other members of the committee are (I. to r.): Deck Delegate George Glennon; Recertified Bosun Albert J. Doty, ship's chairman: Steward Delegate Fred Washington, and Chief Electrician Ross Guymon, educational director Houston Committee Charleston Committee • tf'' lis I Two recertified bosuns, Jan Beye (2nd right), ship's chairman, and Deck Dele­ gate Walter Gustavson (right) are on the Ship's Committee of the SS Charles­ ton (Sea-Land). Other members are (I. to r.); Chief Steward J. Nash, secretaryreporter; Steward Delegate Righetti, and Engine Delegate Jose Del Rio. The ship paid off Aug. 20 in Port Elizabeth, N.J. Yukon Committee Bosun B. R. Kitchens (2nd right), ship's chairman of theT/SA/S Vu/con"(Hudson Waterways), is on deck with the Ship's Committee of (I. to r.): Steward Dele­ gate John Thomas; Engine Delegate Calvin Wilson, and Deck Delegate E. Beverly at a payoff on Aug. 18 in Port Reading, N.J. Recertified Bosun Frank Teti (2nd right) ship's chairman of the SS Houston (Sea-Land) sports a neat suntan at a payoff on Aug. 26 in Port Elizabeth, N.J. The other members of the Ship's Committee are (I. to r.): Chief Steward C. J. Gibson, secretary-reporter; Steward Delegate Tom O'Brien, and Deck Dele­ gate H. McCue. Tampa Committee Recertified Bosun Guillermo Castro (right), ship's chairman of the SS Tampa. : (Sea-Land), leads a happy crew and Ship's Committee at a payoff on Aug. 20 in Port Elizabeth, N.J. From left are: Pantryman Sara Sotomayor; Steward Delegate Edgar Vazquez; Chief Steward B. B. Henderson, secretary-reporter, and Deck Delegate .Nick Caputo. Seated is Third Cook Roberto Escobar. Page 6 Seafarers Log f . •it:'"• �-TT-r Headquarters Notqs by SIU Executive Vice President Frank Drozak Through shipboard Union meetings, Seafarers let the SIU know about their problems and their views on Union affairs. Problems on board ship, except for petty personal quarrels, can be aired and settled. The minutes are sent to Union Headquarters so SIU officials can learn what the members are thinking and patrolmen leam about outstanding beefs that need to be settled at payoff. For a vigorous and democratic Union, all men at sea should actively participate in the meetings. The shipboard meeting is also the Union's way of keeping the members informed about what is going on. Copies of the Log with up-to-date news about industry and Union affairs are sent out to the ships with a list Of the most imimportant articles. Headquarers sends telegrams about urgent Union matters to the ship's chairman. Sometimes members complain that they cannot think of anything to discuss at their meetings. Reading aloud articles from the Log and discussing them is thdbest idea. Meetings are held each Sunday while a ship is at sea. All members except those standing watch should attend. The bosun serves as the ship's chairman, the chief steward acts as the sec­ retary-reporter and the treasurer and keeps the minutes, and the chief elec­ trician, pumpman or day working QMED serves as the education director. In addition to these three men, the ship's committee consists of an elected delegate from each department. So the meeting will run smoothly, there is an agenda, which simply means the order in which the meeting is conducted. First, the chairman calls the meeting to order. Second, the secretary-reporter reads the minutes of the previous meeting. Third, the delegates from each department read their reports which can include any problems in the department such as disputed overtime. The members vote whether to accept or reject all reports. Fourth, old business is discussed. Every member has a right to speak, but if everyone speaks at once, that infringes on the rights of people who have some­ thing to say. Therefore, no one should speak unless he has been recognized by the chair. You may be recognized by holding up your hand or standing up. The method of bringing anything to the attention of the crew for action is to make a motion. Discussion can only take place after a motion has been made and seconded, except in that part of the agenda entitled "good and welfare." Motions should deal only with the business at hand. After the dis­ cussion, a vote is taken. After the old business is finished, the fifth item—new business—is discussed. Sixth is good and welfare. During good and welfare, you can get up and talk about what you think should be done by the Union and for the benefit of the Union. This is a good place for the oldtimers to clarify issues and give the score to the newcomers. Any questiops can be asked. No motions can be made or actions taken. It is strictly a discussion period where the membership can clear the air and give and get information. To be effective when you get the floor, remember to keep to the point— convince with facts—don't become personal—and keep it short. A pint of tact is worth more than a case of Scotch! Last, we observe one minute of silence in honor of our departed brothers. Then the meeting is adjourned. Shipboard meetings are conducted according to Robert's Rules of Order, which are standard for running meetings in the English speaking world. For details on the fine points of running a meeting, consult the Robert's Rules which are found on every ship and in every Union Hall. In Union business occurring this month, 11 more Seafarers graduated from the "A" Seniority Program. This brings to 262 the number of men who have guaranteed their security by earning their "A" book. At the same time, they build the future of the Union by replacing our older brothers who are now retiring and have passed away. Guaranteeing the future of the Union and looking out for our job security is every member's business. The best way to do this is through upgrading at the Lundeberg School in Piney Point, Md. There are many programs each month down at the school which lead to specific endorsements. Of these, perhaps the most important is the firefighting course, one day of which is spent in Piney Point and one in Carle. N.J. In the future, all U.S. seamen will be required to have a firefighting certificate. Looking to the very near future, LNG/LPG tankers will soon be sailing in the U.S. merchant fleet. To work on board one of these technologically ad­ vanced tankers, special training is required which you can get at the Lundeberg School. (See the upgrading schedule in this issue of the Log for details). The plans for the Steward Department Recertification Program are coming along well. A curriculum is being worked out and will soon be presented to the members. '• / J .1 V$ i L SIUNA Official Named to Fishery Management Council John Burt, secretary-treasurer of the SIUNA-affiliated New Bedford Fisher­ men's Union and a vice president of the SIUNA, has been appointed to a twoyear term on the New England Fishery Management Council, one of the largest of eight regional councils set up for the management and conservation of U.S. fisheries within the newly established 200-mile fishery conservation zone off America's coasts. Burt, one of 68 voting members of the eight regional councils, was appointed to the post by Secretary of Commerce Elliot Richardson at the request of Massachusetts Gov. Michael S. Duka­ kis. He represents the only voice of an AFL-CIO-affiliated union on the eight coiihcils, which are made up mostly of people from industry, government and environmental groups. In addition to the New Englahd Council, the Fishery Conservation and Management Act of 1976, which goes into effect Mar. 1, 1977, calls for re­ gional councils to represent the Mid- atlantic. South Atlantic, Caribbean, Gulf, Pacific, North Pacific and Western Pacific areas. The councils' jurisdiction will cover the 2(X)-mile conservation zone limits off the Atlantic, Gulf and West Coasts, Alaska and Hawaii. These regional councils, considered the basic tool for the management and conservation of America's fisheries, are designed to fulfill six vital functions: • To develop fishery management plans and amendments to them. • To submit periodic reports to the secretary of commerce (the Commerce Department is responsible for enforce­ ment of the 20()-mile limit). • To review and revise assessments (rf optimum yield and allowable foreign fishing. Optimum yield is defined by the Commerce Department as that part of a fishery that will provide "the greatest overall benefit to the nation, with par­ ticular reference to food production and recreational opportunities." • To conduct public hearings on de­ velopment of fishery management plans and on the administration of the 200mile law. • To establish scientific and statisti­ cal committees and necessary advisory panels. • To undertake any other activities necessary to carry out the provisions of the law. Council members say they will take all economic, social, biological and eco­ logical factors into serious consideration in developing their programs for Amer­ ica's fisheries. Burt says that he hopes his participa­ tion on the council will help "give New England fishermen an even break." Currently, Burt is an industry, ad­ visor to the International Commission for the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries, which has attempted to manage fisheries stocks in the Northwest Atlantic for the past two decades on an international basis. .A y Three "SPAD" Contributions Unclaimed Steiiait Wages Below is a list of Seafarers who have imclaimed wages due them from Steuart Tankers. According to the company, hone of the apiounts is less than $5.98 and most are from $20 to $45, The largest is $586. Nicht^ Andreadis WUIiamE. Babbitt Raod^S-BaUey iUfonso Betancourt James F. Brack james E. BrewerKevin R. Carison Stanley J. Ci jfeahkJ*'" September, 1976 If your name appears below, the com­ pany asks that you send your request along with your Social Security number to: Steuart Tankers Company, P.O. Box 25398, Houston, Tex. 77005. Anasfacio Cruzado I Carl Byron Davis Pedro T. DeAkino Stephen Demetri James R. Davis ' Cl^es W. Eastwood Farook Mohamed Essa Daniel W.Franck WUliaih J. Gagne^ Jobnnie L* Ifodiii^j Frmicls Mclntyre Joseph Milukas Joaquin Ntdascq Victor Prado Peter Sernyk RayL.Sireiigt|» ^" RgymondT^rnel'^ ' :\FrancisK»:^mijt;^ ( First tripper Ub Kevin Taylor (right), second tripper Steward Utility Alvin Robinson (left), and AB A. Maldonado happily hold their $20 SPAD receipts after making contributions at a payoff recently aboard the SS Borinquen (Puerto Rico Marine) in Port Elizabeth, N.J. Brothers Taylor and Robinson are graduates of the Lundeberg School of Seamanship. Page? • �K •, -. ' • • . . .! Tell Court Promises Unfulfilled. S Two Snug Harbor Residents in N.Y. Battle Trustees The two Snug Harbor residents who remained behind when the home for old sailors nioved from its 143-year-old Staten Island site to a new location in Sealevel, N.C.—76-year-old Johan Ba­ gel and 60-year-old Anthony Pujol are still living on the abandoned Snug Harbor grounds. The two retired seamen have re­ fused to leave the Staten Island grounds where they have been living since June in a deserted mansion-like building without hot water, heat or companion­ ship in an attempt to force the Harbor's trustees to honor their promise to ar­ range for accommodations and to sup­ plement the income of men not wish­ ing to move to North Carolina. When the trustees had sought per­ mission two years ago to move the Harbor from Staten Island they had agreed to aid any resident wishing to remain in New York. 22 Signed Letter Although at least 22 men had signed a letter stating that they would not move to Sealevel, the trustees waited until only two weeks before the move to begin arranging for other accom­ modations. Under the pressure of hasty and confused last-minute arrangements all but nine of the old sailors felt they had no choice but to move to the isolated North Carolina site. Arrangements were made for five of the nine to move into nursing homes in the area, one was assisted in finding an apartment and one man disap­ peared. Bugel and Pujol, however, re­ fused to be forced into accepting what -§ if I S':'. they considered unsatisfactory settle­ ments. Before the move, Bugel said, the trustees "just had a man from the at­ torney general's office walk in and say, 'Here's a place to live; go live there.' They said I had to pay for all of it my­ self. And they were helping out the other men." After the Harbor moved the trustees began eviction proceedings against Bu­ gel and Pujol. In the court proceedings which followed, the two old mariners have stated that they need a minimum of $600 dollars per "month to continue living in the New York area and that the trustees should supplement their income to bring it up to that level. The trustees have made a number of offers, but all were well below the $600 level. Resolved to Remain Unable to reach an agreement, Bugel and Pujol have resolved to remain at the deserted estate, which is being con­ verted into a cultural center by area residents, until either properly provided for or evicted. Meanwhile, the trust­ ees are continuing their eviction pro­ ceeding. Serious problems also plague many of the Snug Harbor residents who did move to the new facilities in Sealevel. Set in an isolated section of the North Carolina coast. Harbor residents with complaints find that they have no recourse if the Harbor's director or trustees choose to ignore their prob­ lems. Men who lost most of their personal belongings in the move or who were • •i V ' 'r- J: Protesting the Snug Harbor Board of Trustees' failure to live up to its promise of aid, old Harbor residents Anthony Pujol (left) and Johan Bugel (center) explain to a local TV reporter why they have refused to leave the deserted Staten Island home for old sailors. swered complaints about Harbor man­ promised reparation for possessions agement. they had to leave behind now find them­ The isolated location and lack of selves unable to collect the money due public transportation also means that them. 29 Miles From Town most of the old sailors who were ac­ customed to moving freely around New New to the area, as well as 29 miles from the nearest town and without pub­ York now find it nearly impossible to lic transportation, these men are now even leave the Harbor grounds. A poorly stocked library, only one unable to bring their unanswered com­ plaints to an outside arbitrator. In the public phone for all the residents, as well as unfinished construction and past the SIU, the N.Y. Attorney Gene­ landscaping at the new site are also ral's Office and other public watchdog agencies with offices in N.Y. City were major sources of discomfort which are quick to offer assistance and protection compounding the problem of isolation to residents with problems or unan­ for the old mariners. SlU's Aleohpl Rehabilitation Center Has Helped 80 Seafarers In the seven months since it opened it's doors, the SIU's Alcohol Rehabili­ tation Program has helped nearly 80 Seafarers come to terms with their drinking problems. • Before the inception of this unique program, a Seafarer with a serious drinking problem had few alternatives. He could try to overcome his problem by himself; he could turn to shoreside organizations such as AA which are not geared to the specific problems of sail­ ors, or, as was all too often the case, he could just keep drinking. Because there are Seafarers who suf­ fer from alcoholism and because we realize the speciaT problems of a Sea­ farer's life, the SIU established the Rehab Center at Piney Point. It will, we believe, help hundreds of Seafarers to recover from the disease of alcoholism. Seafarers who might other­ wise have shortened their lives and their careers without the aid of this special alcoholic rehabilitation program. In an attempt to spread the word about this unique project. The Center will be publishing a newsletter which will explain what's going on at the Piney .--.J SIU Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center ! I Point facility, as well as provide mem­ bers with the real facts about alcoholism. The first issue should be available at SIU Union Halls within the next few months. In the meantime, if you have any questions about our alcoholism pro­ gram talk to your port agent or contact the program's director Bill Hibbert at Piney Point. Alcoholism is a major problem. One out of .every 10 Americans who drink has a serious drinking problem. Alcoholism is a disease. It can be treated. Finance Committee in Action T am interested in attending a six-week program at thb SIU Alco­ I holic Rehabilitation Center. I understand that this will be kept strictly confidential, and that no records or information about me will be kept • anywhere except at The Center. •-. r-'v •" .j"'- I y. I blame -iBook bio. ... I I ' */• V ^kddress ....................................... (Street or RFD) (City) (State) .T (Zip) 'f.' a- Telephone No. ......... Mail to: THE CENTER ^ ^ Star Route Boxl53-A " Valley Lee, Md. 20692 or call, 24 hours-a-day, (301) 994-0010 Page 8 r't^ r ft * . • • - 1-I •• •» ••'"i•• •/•-'.I . • • >..• V '• • • .'V -.#1 Quarterly Finance Committee Chairman Warren Cassidy (center), who sails in the steward department, goes over the figures of his fellow committeemen early this month, f^rom left, clockwise are: Recertified Bosun Donato Gianglordano; Cook and Baker F. Motus; Recertified Bosun Luis A. Polanco; AB Nick Damante, and Third Cooks Melvin W. Bass and Otis Paschal. The committee was elected at the September meeting at Headquarters. Seafarers Log • A �mmi. Washington Activities By B. Rocker Congress recessed from Aug, 11 to 23 for the Republican Convention. They were our for Labor Day, and expect to adjourn for the year Oct. 2. All members of the House and one-third of the Senate must stand for reelec­ tion every two years. They will go back to meet with their constituents and campaign before the election on Tuesday, Nov. 2. The House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee, which has jurisdic­ tion over most of the House bills affecting Seafarers, will lose Chairman Leonor Sullivan (D-Mo.) and Rep. Thomas Downing (D-Va.) who is second in seniority; both are retiring. Chairman Sullivan was honored Aug. 25 by maritime industry and labor at a dinner in Washington. She has been a member of Congress for 24 years and served as chairman for the last four years. She has demonstrated concern for the condition of the U.S.-flag fleet and expertise about maritime matters. [For a rundown on other changes in Congress because of retirements, see story below.] PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE HOSPITALS The appropriation for the Department of Health, Education and Welfare has gone to a Senate-House Conference Committee where conferees are work­ ing out differences between the two versions of the bill. They have agreed to a figure of $128 million for PHS hospitals in the budget for Fiscal Year 1977— an increase of $10 million over 1976. The SIU is urging that facilities in Galveston, which are in a bad state of disrepair, be moved to a new hospital building available nearby. OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF A resolution has been reported out of the House Administration Committee to authorize additional funds for expenses of the Ad Hoc Select Committee on the Outer Continental Shelf. The Committee, chaired by Rep. John Murphy (D-N.Y.), has jurisdiction over legislation covering exploration and develop­ ment of resources and environmental protection of DCS lands. In addition, there are under consideration House and Senate versions of a bill to reform the leasing and management of Federal Outer Continental Shelf lands. If sponsors of the two versions can reach agreement. Rep. Murphy will try to take the compromise measure to the floor of the House without going to conference.. Some of the provisions of the bill deal with leasing systems, exploration, review of recommendations by state governors or by advisory boards. The Mines and Mining Subcommittee has tentatively scheduled hearings on another bill to promote orderly development of hard mineral resources of the deep seabed, with Rep. Patsy Mink (R-Hawaii) to chair. OCEAN POLICY The Oceanography Subcommittee has scheduled hearings and will take testi'mony on jurisdiction of national ocean policy. Secretary of Commerce Elliot Richardson, Secretary of Interior Thomas Kleppe and Secretary of the Navy William Middendorf have been invited to testify. ALASKA GAS AND OIL The Subcommittee on Public Lands is continuing to hold hearings on trans­ portation and distribution of Alaska crude to the Lower 48 states. The House Interior and Insular Affairs Committee and the Interstate and Foreign Commerce Subcommittee on Energy are holding hearings on proposals for the delivery of natural gas from Alaska. SIU TAKE STAND ON PREJUDICE AGAINST AMERICAN SEAMEN SIU President Hall, in a Sept. 1 letter to President Gerald Ford, asked for removal of John Hill, deputy administrator. Federal Energy Administration. Hill had been quoted in the daily press recently. President Hall said, with irresponsible remarks which are an affront to American seafaring workers whose loyalty to the United States is unsurpassed. President Hall's letter pointed out: "Mr. Hill's characterization of American merchant seamen as less reliable than the Arabs shows him to be lacking in good judgment and ignorant of our long history of service to the United States." SENATE COMMITTEE REORGANIZATION The Senate Select Committee to Study the Committee System met in July and will hold hearings this month to study the present system. Members hope to make recommendations concerning organization and ways to improve the system before Congress adjourns so that the Senate can act on the recom­ mendations when Congress reconvenes in January. HOUSE COMMITTEES The House Democratic Caucus has announced that it will meet Dec. 7 and 8 to study assignments to committees for the First Session of the Ninety-Fifth Congress when it opens in January. TAX BILL The Senate has completed consideration of the Tax Reform Bill, H.R. 10612, and the House Senate Conference Committee has just finished working out differences between the two versions. The Senate spent 25 days considering its version, voted on 209 amendments or motions, and finished with 1,500 pages. The Conference Committee passed the section of the bill which concerned the maritime industry most. It allows a 5 percent tax credit for building ships in U.S. yards to be registered under the U.S. flag. The report of the Conference Committee must be approved by both houses, and also needs Presidential approvafi i ;l i. SYMPOSIUM ON AUTOMATION At the Second International Symposium on Shipboard Operation Automa­ tion, SIU President Paul Hall spoke to 300 delegates from 15 nations on the "human consequences" of improved technology. (See story on Page 3). President Hall said that maritime labor recognizes that automation will make our fleets more competitive in the transportation race, but said that the industry has an obligation to care for the health of the men and women who sail Ameri­ can ships. "Scientific progress" he said, "is not the ultimate purpose of the human race, but human progress must be and is the ultimate purpose of science." .-ft i To Protect Your Job Security in the Fight for Favorable Legislation Seafarers are urged to contribute to SPAD. If is the way to have your voice heard and to keep your union effective in the fight for legislation to \protect the security of every Seafarer and his family. A'. • Record Retirements Shake Up Congress WASHINGTON—A record number of Congressmen in both the House and Senate—some of them chairmen of committees whose legislative power di­ rectly^ affects the maritime industry— will not be running for reelection this year. The list of influential Congress­ men who have announced their retire­ ment includes the Speaker of the House Carl Albert, Senate Majority Leader, Mike Mansfield and Senate Minority Leader Hugh Scott. Among those who will leave the Congress this year and who were the chairmen and members of committees with jurisdiction over legislation affect­ ing the welfare of Seafarers are: • Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee. Congresswoman Leonor Sullivan (D-Mo.) chairman .of this committee since 1973, is retiring after 24 years in Congress. Rep. Sullivan has September, 1976 been a staunch advocate of the U.S. merchant marine for many years. This committee has jurisdiction over all mat­ ters affecting the U.S. maritime and fishing industries. • Merchant Marine Subcommittee. Congressman Thomas Downing (DVa.) is chairman of this committee which is directly responsible for legisla­ tion affecting U.S.-flag deep sea. Great Lakes and inland waterways shipping. Congressman Downing is retiring, as is Congressman Charles Mosher (R-Oh.) and Congressman Pierre duPont (RDe.). • Public Works and Transportation Committee. Congressman Robert .Jones (D-Ala.) will not run for reelection. He is the chairman of this House com­ mittee which has jurisdiction over many matters affecting the inland waterways including improvement of rivers and harbors, pollution, and inland water transportation. • Public Works Subcommittee. Sub-, committee Chairman Joe Evins (DTenn.) is retiring. This subcommittee of the House Appropriations Commit­ tee has initial jurisdiction over Admini­ stration money requests for the Corps of Engineers hopper dredge program, and for other projects such as the con­ struction for a replacement for Locks and Dam No. 26. • International Relations Commit­ tee. Congressman Thomas Morgan (DPa.) is retiring. Included as part of this House committee's legislative respon­ sibility are such matters as international fishing agreements, international com­ modity agreements, and other areas affecting international maritime nego­ tiations. • Interior and Insular Affairs Com­ mittee. Chairman James Haley (D-Fla.) is not seeking reelection. This House committee has jurisdiction over such legislation affecting the maritime indus-. try as ocean mining, oil and gas pipe­ lines, and domestic marine transporta­ tion systems. • Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee. Four members of this com­ mittee are retiring. They are Rep. W. S. Stuckey (D-Ga.), Rep. James Syming­ ton (D-Mo.), Rep. John McCollisher (R-Neb.), and Rep. John Heinz (RPa.). This committee has important legislative control over the nation's in­ land waterways system. The retirements in these Congres­ sional committees—^which include a number of Congressmen who have been strong advocates of a viable U.S. mer­ chant marine—^will require a renewed effort on the part of Seafarers to help elect new legislators who support the goals of America's maritime industry. Pages i: ' I r �>'•-: • "• < Former Transportation Department Official Insists: Cargo Preference Is What Ailing U.S. Merchant Marine Needs icy- This article is reprinted with permission from the June 1976 issue of Seapower^ official publication of the United States Navy League. It was written by Donald C. Leavens, a transportation consultant, formerly on the staff of the Assistant Secretary for Policy Plans and International Af­ fairs.V.S. Department of Transportation. I '€' •JS> gi -% #' l^- t •r^ 'W: r>r: n recent years there has been a determined effort on the part of U.S. maritime interests to improve the position of the U.S. merchant fleet in the carriage of cargoes in America's foreign trade. The Maritime Administration reports (in its publication Essential United States Foreign Trade Routes, Jime 1975) that participation of the U.S. merchant fleet in Amer­ ica's total seaborne foreign trade has fallen off in recent years by about 33 percent and, in the non-liner segment of that trade, by as much as 75 percent. That decline in U.S.-flag participation has given rise to an increasingly grave concern in the maritime community. Unfortunately, both inside and outside of Government, there has been effective resistance to corrective measures suggested by maritime interests to improve U.S.-flag participation. That resistance has, for the most part, stalemated such efforts to the present time. Most interested parties seem to agree that carriage of a greater share of America's foreign trade in U.S. ships is a desirable goal, but substantial disagreement persists as to how that goal should be achieved. It is seldom recognized, unfortunately, exactly how massive an impact a reasonable 'fair share" or "cargo preference" law would have on the U.S. merchant marine, and on the U.S. shipbuilding industry in par­ ticular. The fact is, however, that there is probably no action which woidd benefit and strengthen the U.S. merchant marine more dian would enactment of legis­ lation leading to use of U.S.-flag ships for oirriage of a greater share of all goods and commodities in America's twor>way foreign trade. Grain Agreement Precedent Using as an example, and perhaps precedent, the "one-third" share for U.S.-flag ships negotiated in the U.S./Soviet Agreement on grain shipments to the USSR, the following are but a few of the benefits which would accrue from enactment of corollary leg­ islation on a more general basis: • In cargo terms alone, U.S.-flag ships, which now annually carry less than 40 million tons (exports and imports combined),would see that total boosted more than five-fold, to over 210 million tons. • Some 255 new ships, built in U.S. shipyards with U.S. labor, and later manned by U.S. seamen, would have to be built to carry the increased cargo. Included in that total would be approximately 16 general cargo ships—container and Ro-Ro (roll-on, roll-off) ships, each displacing about 20,000 deadweight tons—155 bulk ships (50,000 DWT), and 84 tankers (100,000 DWT). (All estimates are based on straight-line pro­ jections of current Maritime Administration data, and admittedly could vary somewhat, depending on the various qualifications, assumptions, and guidelines used in developing alternate estimates. The fact re­ mains, however, that a very large number of new ships —250, more or less—would be needed following en­ actment of a "one third" fair share law.) • The ship construction program generated would amount, at current prices, to about $9 billion in addi­ tional revenues for the hard-pressed U.S. shipyard industry and would provide an estimated 510 million ihanhours in employment. Follow-on shipboard em­ ployment for the 255 ships would total approximately 15 million manhotirs annually, and provide the U.S. economy some $150 million annually in additional shipboard wages. There .are additional benefits—substantial, if unquantifiable. U.S. shipyards, ship owners, and ship operators would be strengthened financially; a longterm program would permit series production of ships, creating additional savings and substantially reducing the need for Government construction-differ­ ential or operating-differential subsidies (CDS and ODS); and, most important, the United States as a nation would finally be disentangled from its present precarious position of almost complete dependence on foreign ships for transport of the strategic raw fe Page 10 materials needed for maintenance of a modem indus­ trial society. Trade Routesand Commodities Carried To bring the problem of U.S.-flag participation in foreign trade into even sharper focus, an understand­ ing of related subject areas is also essential, including at least: (1) the present situation, particularly with respect to U.S.-flag carriage of cargoes moving in U.S. foreign trade; and (2) the seryices, trade routes, and commodity flows in the foreign trade where U.S.flag participation should be improved. According to Maritime Administration publica­ tions (for calendar year 1973, the latest year for which final data is available), total U.S. seabome foreign trade amounts to about 632 million long tons of cargo of all types, with imports accounting for about two-thirds, or 406 million tons, and exports about one-third, or 226 million tons. . Of all imports, 23 million tons, or about 5 percent, are carried in the liner service; 104 million tons, or about 25 percent, are carried in the non-liner service; and by far the largest share, 279 million tons, or about 70 percent, are carried in the tanker service. (Liner service refers to shipping service provided on a definite advertised schedule between specific U.S. and foreign ports; non-liner service refers to ship­ ping service provided on an unscheduled or irregular basis as cargo is offered—usually in bulk and with no specific trading limits; tanker service refers to ship­ ping service provided by ships designed to carry liquid cargoes in bulk, especially petroleum—^but which may also be used to transport dry bulk com­ modities, such as grain.) Of the U.S. «xport tonnage, some 28 million tons, or 13 percent, is carried in the liner service; the larg­ est share, 178 million tons, or 80 percent, is carried in the non-liner service; 19 million tons, or 7 percent, is carried in the tanker service. Tanker, Noii uiner Weaknesses Overall U.S.-flag participation in U.S. trade amounts to about 40 million long tons, or 6.3 per­ cent of the total movement. On the import side— which represents the larger directional movement in toimage—^U.S.-flag participation also amounts to about 6.3 percent and breaks down as follows: liner —23.5 percent; non-liner—1.4 percent; and tanker —6.7 percent. On tfie export side, overall participation amounts to 6.4 percent, with the service breakdown as fol­ lows: liner—27.7 percent; non-liner—1.7 percent; and tanker—18.4 percent. In the liner services, where both constmction and operating subsidies are generally provided) partici­ pation of U.S.-flag ships, it is apparent, is relatively good. In contrast, in both the non-liner and tanker services—in both directions—participation of U.S.flag ships is generally poor particnlarly in the nonliner service, where overall participation of U.S.-flag ships has declined in the last 10 years by about 75 percent. To put U.S.-flag shares (or lack thereof) in per­ spective, it is instructive to review the percentages of U.S.-flag participation both by specific trade routes and on a "commodity consist" basis (the "consist" is the specific mix of goods, materials, and/or mer­ chandise carried on a particular voyage or over a par­ ticular trade route). There are 38 "Essential Trade Routes and Trad­ ing Areas" over which vitrually all U.S. imports and exports are carried; they may be defined as those specifically designated channels through which U.S. commerce flows between a particular U.S. coastal area or areas and a specific foreign coastal area or areas. Using liner exports in 1973 as the first example, the 10 principal trade routes (over which were carried 18.6 million long tons of cargo, or 66.1 percent of the 28.3 million long tons carried in all U.S. export liner trade that year), and the tonnage on each route —^in thousands of long tons (with the percentages carried by U.S.-flag ships shown- in parentheses)— were as follows: 1. U.S. Pacific/Far East, 4,228 (40%); 2. U.S. North Atlantic/Western Europe, 2,587 (36%); 3. U.S. Gulf/Western Europe, 2,342 (26%); 4. U.S. Gulf/Far East, 2,009 (34%); 5. U.S. Atlantic/Far East, 1,776 (26%); 6. U.S. Atlantic & Gulf/India, Persian Gulf & Red Sea, 1,404(24%); 7. U.S.Atlantic/Mediterranean, 1,267 (42%); 8. U.S. Atlantic/Caribbean, 1,164 (17%); 9. U.S. South Atlantic & Gulf/Mediterranean, 1,088 (31%); and 10. U.S. Atlantic & Gulf/Western Africa, 817 (29%). With a low of 17 percent and a high of 42 percent, and most other U.S. shares running between 24 per­ cent and 36 percent, U.S.-flag participation on the principal liner export routes can be considered at least satisfactory—healthy, if not robustly so. The situation is somewhat similar in the liner im­ port trade, where 15.1 million long tons out of a total U.S. liner import tonnage of 23.0 million long tons (the same 66.1 percent) is carried on the 10 principal liner import routes. U.S.-flag participation on those routes ranges from a low of 10 percent (of the 789,000 tons carried on the U.S. North Atlantic/ Scandinavia & Baltic route) to a high of 38 percent (of the 2,722,000 tons carried on the U.S. Pacific/ Far East route); most U.S. shares in the ofher eight of the top 10 liner import trade routes fall into the 20 percent to 30 percent category. The tonnage totals on the routes, which vary from a high of 3,683,000 long tons carried on the U.S. North Atlantic/Western Europe route (U.S. share 37 percent) to a low of 612,000 tons on the U.S. Atlantic & Gulf/India, Persian Gulf & Red Sea route (U.S. share 19 percent), both illustrate the dramatic dropoff which occurs even in the top 10 and indicate' how important a fair share percentage on even a lim­ ited number of routes, or between specific trading areas, could be in affecting overall cargo totals car­ ried by U.S.-flag ships. Shifting the focus to non-liner export service: • Over 144 million long tons, or about 81 percent of the over 178 million tons carried in the total U.S. non-liner export trade, is carried on the 10 princi­ pal trade routes; U.S.-flag participation ranges from a "zero" (or statistically negl^ble) share of the 4,306,000 tons carried on the U.S. Gulf/East Coast of South America routOy-lOth route in the top 10 to a "high" of 10 percent on the U.S. Atlantic & Gulf/ India, Persian Gulf & Red Sea route (9th on the list, with 4,424,000 tons), • The U.S.-flag share on the top eight routes ranges from 1 percent to 4 percent; the routes themselves show tonnage totals ranging from a low of 4,768,000 tons (U.S. share 4 percent) on the U.S. Gulf/Carib­ bean route to a high of 30,812,000 tons (U.S. share 1 percent) on the U.S, Paciflc/Far East route. Continued on Page 11 Seafarers Log �Continued from Page 10 It is apparent that even an extremely modest shift in the U.S. percentage share, now only about 1.7 per­ cent of the overall non-liner export total, would gen­ erate huge shifts in absolute tonnages. If, for example, the 10 percent share carried by U.S. ships on the U.S. Atlantic & Gulf/India, Persian Gulf & Red Sea route prevailed throughout the entire non-liner export trade, the new total of tonnage carried in that trade would be higher than the total export tonnage now carried by all U.S.-flag ships—liners, non-liners, and tankers—combined. With that in mind, it is also instructive to look at the commodity consist in the U.S. non-liner export trade—in which various Maritime Administration "Ship American"- programs presumably would be most helpful following passage of fair share or cargo preference laws. (Rates are not fixed in the non-liner or tanker serv­ ices as they are in the liner or conference service. Hence, any "Ship American" program in the former two services would, in the absence of fair share legis­ lation, be of a persuasive nature only.) Using as an example the U.S. Pacific to Far East trade route Cthe most heavily tonnaged of all routes in the U.S. non-liner export trade), following, in thou­ sands of long tons (again, with U.S. shares in paren­ theses), are the 10 most important iteiiis in the con­ sist and the tonnages of each carried on that route and in that trade: 1. Woodintherough, 10,612 (2%); 2. Wheat, unmilled, 7,050 (0%, or statistically negligible); 3. Wood veneers, plywood, 5,638 (2% ); 4. Iron & steel scrap, 2,215 (0%); 5. Petroleum products, 1,340 (0%); 6. Wood, shaped, 911(0%); 7. Barley, unmilled, 644 (0%); 8. Iron ore & concentrates, 457 (0%); 9. Cereal, unmilled, 256 (0%); and 10. Pulp & waste paper, 246 (1%). State Department 'Exertions* Most of the goods shipped by American shippers to foreign destinations on the most important nonliner export trade route, it is obvious, are carried in foreign-flag ships, a situation which is unfortunately characteristic of U.S.-flag participation on all routes in the non-liner export service. That fact in itself, however, suggests, if nothing else, where "fair share" cargo preference would be most effective. U.S.-flag ships manned by American seamen are the most modern and safest in the world and have many ad­ vantages to offer foreign buyers of U.S. goods. U.S. exporters working with U.S. State Department of­ ficials could be helpful in working with foreign pur­ chasing countries to stimulate a more equitable dis­ tribution of cargo. (Although it is clearly a very important part of the State Department's overaU mission to promote the U.S. merchant marine, neither the results nor the overt evidence indicates that State Department of­ ficials, do, in fact, exert themselves too vigorously on behalf of the U.S. maritime industry.) The U.S. share of non-liner imports is even lower: 1.4 percent of the 103,661,000 long tons carried. All of the major commodity (iron ore) on the two most important inbound routes—^U.S. Gulf/Carib­ bean and East Coast of Mexico and U.S. Atlantic/ Caribbean—is carried by foreign-flag ships. Since the selection of carrier is presumably con­ trolled by the importer, a "Ship American" policy by American industry should be helpful in directing some of this important cargo to American ships. "Fair share" legislation, by providing cargo for U.S:-flag ships, will guarantee the continued availability of shipping for strategic imports. In the tanker service the U.S. share is appreciably higher than in the non-liner service—although still considerably below the percentage carried by U.S.flag ships in the liner service. The total two-way U.S. tanker trade in 1973 was 298,418,000 tons, of which 7.4 percent was carried by U.S. ships—6.7 percent of the 278,942,000 long tons of tanker imports, and a more equitable 18.4 per­ cent of the much smaller totai of 19,476,000 tons exported. Those figures cannot be considered in the absolute, however; they need considerable amplification. To begin with, the truly massive volume of tanker imports—almost 15 times the tonnage of tanker ex­ ports—clearly demonstrates how truly dependent the United States has become on foreign raw materials, particularly petroleum, for its own economic and in­ dustrial survival. Caribbean Confiugenci^ But there is more to it than that. By far the single most important shipping lane for U.S. purposes is the U.S. Atlantic/Caribbean route, over which passed some 105 million long tons of cargo (almost all of it petroleum) in 1973—with U.S.-flag ships carrying about 5 percent of the total. How well prepared the U.S. Navy is to defend and protect that route is ques­ tionable, but it is a.matter which certainly merits top priority in the Pentagon's contingency plans. U.S.-flag participation in the top 10 tanker import routes ranged from a low of 4 percent (U.S. Pacific/ Caribbean) to a high of 22 percent (U.S. South At­ lantic & Gulf/Mediterranean). So important is the U.S. Atlantic/Caribbean route, however, and so heavy is the tanker traffic using that route, that a one-third "fair share" percentage for U.S. ships on that one route alone would represent a total of over 35,000,000 tons reserved for U.S. .tankers, or more than the 1973 combined total car­ ried by all U.S. tankers, exports and imports, on all trade routes. The fact should suggest something to those at the State Department charged with promot­ ing the interests of the U.S. merchant marine. It is in the tanker export service, however, where the implications of a fair share law can be most clearly demonstrated. U.S.-flag participation in the top 10 trade routes in that service ranges from zero (on four routes—U.S. Gulf/Caribbean; U.S. Pacific/West Coast of Mexico, Central & South America; U.S. Pacific/Western Europe; and U.S. North Atlantic/ Western Europe), to between 1 and 3 percent on four other routes, to 30 percent on the U.S. Atlantic & Gulf/India, Persian Gulf & Red Sea route, to a high of 52 percent on the leading tanker export route, U.S. South Atlantic & Gulf/Mediterranean. An examination of the commodity consist reveals that most tanker tonnage on the latter two routes is represented by wheat and cereals. On such cargoes, which represent commodities either given outright to foreign nations by the United States (or purchased with the financial aid of the United States), contract terms between the Govern­ ments involved (as in the U.S.-Soviet Agreement on grain shipments) usually require that at least 50 per­ cent of the cargo resultant from the agreement must move on U.S.-flag ships. A Mandatory Qnestion The question must be asked: If it is important enough to U.S. decisionmakers—for whatever mix of political, economic, and/or national security rea­ sons—to negotiate fair share arrangements for U.S.flag carriage of certain commodities on certain trade routes, why is it not equally important, for the same reasons, to negotiate the same arrangements for U.S.flag carriage of any and all other conunodities on any and all other trade routes? The answer should be obvious: Fair share agree­ ments across-the-board (or fair share legislation) would benefit U.S. national security immensely, and the U.S. economy in numerous ways. A strong and healthy U.S.-flag merchant marine is as vital to U.S. national security as are strong and healthy naval and military forces—and, in peacetime, at least, the merchant marine is much more important in economic terms than is the uniformed naval/mili­ tary establishment. That U.S. policy planners and decision makers—in the Pentagon, at the State Department, in the White House, and on Capitol Hill—continue to neglect the U.S. merchant marine has been, in peacetime, a politi­ cal and economic mistake of major dimensions. In time of war, that same mistake—^which will take years to fully rectify, in any case—would quickly escalate into a national disaster. EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, 1960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Log policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf. Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every three months, which are to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A quarterly finance committee of rank and file members, elected by the membership, makes examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recom­ mendations and separate findings. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disburse­ ments of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly sei forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex and national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which .he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION— SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including but not limited to furthering the political, social and economic interests of Seafarer seamen, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received l^cause of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of member­ ship in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. Support SPAD to protect and further your economic, political and social interests, American trade union concepts and Seafarer seamen. Frank Drozak, Chainnan, Seafarers Appeals Board 275 • 20tb Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 112IS Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. If at any time a Seafarer feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or information, he should immediately notify SIU President Paul Hall at headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. Page 11 September, 1976 : .'V.. - I u 0 / 3^.; I ' ^ '» J V % V' s -f": �ir*'- -v~. Ik V--**'. I AT SEA Don't Buy Seagram's Boycott Asketf in Distillery Lockout SS Mount Navigator Scheduled to carry 26,000-tons of bulk wheat to the ports of Inchon or Pusan, Korea the middle of this month from a Northwest Pacific port was the 19,498-dwt tanker the SS Mount Navigator (Mount Shipping) which had gone aground late last month. ' SS Samuel Chase Sailing from a Gulf port in the middle of last month was the SS Samuel Chase (Waterman) carrying 11,500 metric tons of bagged rice to the port of El Ladhiqia, Syria. SS Sugar Islander This month the SS Sugar Islander (Pyramid Transport) sails from ^ Gulf port to the port of Haifa, Israel with 25,000 tons of heavy grains. SS Overseas Anchorage On Sept. 1, the 29,278-dwt tanker the SS Overseas Anchorage (Maritime Over­ seas) was taken in tow to Gibraltar Roads for repairs after she reported engine trouble some 12 miles west of the Rock. 1 SS San Juan , ' Brother Frank Sarmento would like to thank the ofiicers and crew of the SSSan Juan (Puerto Rico Marine) for the collection they made when his wife passed away from cancer on Aug. 13. He would also like to thank the members of the shore gang and the longshoremen who contributed to the collection on hearing of his wife's death. Seafarer Sarmento, who has sailed for 35 years, ships out as an able seaman. SS Overseas Joyce Seafarers on the SS Overseas Joyce (Maritime Overseas) gave the steward department "... a rising vote of thanks for the outside barbeque steak and rib supper on the poop deck with all kinds of beverages" on July 4 at sea on the way to a port of call in Ilicheusk, Russia. The photos below illustrate what a good time was had by all. A Don't Buy Seagram's Products boycott campaign appeal to the Amer­ ican consumer has been made by the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union (RWDSU), AFL-CIO for 240 distillery workers of Local 604 locked out of their jobs in Vancouver, B.C., Canada since February 1975. RWDSU requests that Americans not buy alcoholic products made or dis­ tributed by Seagram's until the com­ pany signs a new contract with its Van­ couver employes. Some of the most frequently-pur­ chased products here are; Canadian Seagram's V.O. and Crown Royal whiskies; Seagram's 7 Crown; Calvert; Four Roses; Wilson and Carstairs blended whiskies; Chivas Regal; Hud­ son Bay and White Horse Scotch whis­ kies; Old Bushmills Irish whiskey; and vodkas, gins, rums, liqueurs and wines made or distributed by the company. Since October 1975, British Colum­ bians and other Canadians have sup­ ported the boycott by refusing to buy Seagram's alcoholic products in order to help the workers regain their jobs with increased pay and benefits and bet­ ter working conditions in a fair and reasonable agreement with the com­ pany. The workers were locked out of the Vancouver Seagram's Distillery, the largest in the world, during collective bargaining negotiations as a two-year contract expired. The union says the company, which closed its bottling op­ erations at the locked up plant, ". . . is embarked on union-busting course equalled only by the contempt for law and humanity displayed by the J.P. Stevens Co.", a Southern U.S. textile giant. The growing effectiveness of the boy­ cott in both countries, the union says, is shown by the increasing advertising space Seagram's is buying in the labor press. The history of the lockout began in 1973 when Local 604, affiliated with the RWDSU, continued to work under an existing agreement which was essen­ tially nationwide in wages and fringes. But, since wage levels in British Colum­ bia are the highest in Canada, RWDSU feels Seagram's fears that a separate set­ tlement there will set a pattern for its other distilleries in Canada and the U.S. The British Columbia Labour Rela­ tions Board ruled the lockout illegal and ordered the firm to resume opera­ tions there. Seagram's appealed to the Provincial Supreme Court which re­ fused to overturn the Board's decision. The company, however, has failed to lift the lockout. The union has pro­ ceeded with a contempt of court action against the company. Seafarers Plans Must Hare Member's Latest Address . Because of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (often referred to as the Pension Reform Act) it is extremely important that the latest correct address of each member be on file. If the Seafarers Plans have your latest address, you will be able to receive all the neces­ sary and vital material which is required to be sent to you under the new Law. It is also very important that the Plans be aware of your marital status. Therefore, you are strongly urged to fill in the form below and send it to: Claims Department, Seafarers Welfare and Pension Plans, 275 20th St., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11215. Seafarers Welfare and Pension Plans • SIU • IBU check one Capt. R. Gibbons (left center) skipper of the SS Overseas Joyce cuts the Fourth of July Bicentennial birthday cake for the crew at the cookout as (left) Cook and Baker Clarence Harvin and Chief Steward Vasser Szymanski smile their approval. In the rigbt photo, Chief Cook Ed Collins (right) tends to the barbecue on the coals while (I. to r.) Utility A. Battle, Third Cook C. Hollings, Sr. and BR Herb Hollings wait for the goodies. Name Print Permanent Address .. Print Last Name Number and Street See. Sec.#, First Name City Middle Initial State Zip Code Date of Birth I:- Seventy-one cents of every dollar spent in shipping on American-flag vessels remains in this country, making a very substantial contiitotip|n to the Qational balpHM f>f payments and to the nation's economy. Mo / Day / Year First Year of SIU, IBU Employment . Spouse's Name Print Permanent Address ..... Print Last Name Number and Street First Name City Middle Initial State Zip Code Date of Birth Mo / Day / Year Use U.S.-flag ships. It's good for the American maritime industry, the Ameiican shipper, and America. . Page 12 SECURITY IN UNITY Seafarers Log �ASHORE New York Washington, D.C. A good example of what an individual Seafarer and others can do to help our maritime industry get revitalized and on the move again is the letter Seafarer Herbert D. Braunstein of the port of Wilmington wrote this year to President Ford in the White House: "Dear Mr. President: "I have been an active merchant seaman all my adult life. For service during World War II, we received citations from a grateful Government and signed by President Truman. Enclosed are copies of my citations. _ "Now my question is, 'What is the country going to do for the seamen?' Shipping is the slowest and in the worst slump since Depression years. President Nixon did much for the shipping industry, but that has been nullified by your Administra­ tion's stand on cargo preference and shipping rate stabilization. We need a strong merchant fleet to keep our nation strong and free, and to supply our Armed Forces as we have in the past. "The maritime industry needs your support to keep this nation strong eco­ nomically and sound. As you called on us once to answer the call, we ask you now to answer our call with proper legislation." Seafarer Braunstein received a three-page letter from U.S. Assistant Secretary for Maritime Affairs Robert J. Blackwell who said in part: "The President has asked me to reply to your letter... concerning Government support for the U.S. merchant marine... ". . . In 1974, the construction and operating-differential subsidy programs available .for bulk carrier operators were deemed sufficient to provide the neces­ sary liquid bulk ocean lift capacity to adequately meet U.S. energy requirements thus obviating the need for cargo preference legislation. Furthermore, it was con­ sidered that such a law would subvert the principles of free trade, invite foreign retaliation, and contravene existing treaties and agreements with other maritime nations. It was for these reasons that President Ford pocket vetoed oil cargo preference legislation two years ago. "Matters relating to shipping rate stabilization are covered by the Shipping Act, 1916. The 1916 Act is administered by the Federal Maritime Commission which is an independent regulatory agency. We are forwarding a copy of your letter to that agency for their consideration with respect to your reference to shipping rates." Members who have savings in New York State banks should be aware that the state can now impound bank account funds which have remained in an inactive state—no deposits or withdrawals—after five years. Previously, it took 10 years before impoundment. The New York State Legislature amended the Abandoned Property law this year requiring all banks in the state to report to the state comptroller, as aban­ doned, all savings accounts which have been inactive for the past five years. Inactive also means the bankbook has not been presented for the updating of dividends or interest earned. Also by Nov. 10 of each year, the banks have to turn over to the comptroller all deposits regarded as abandoned if the depositor does not respond to the bank's notice and claim the account by depositing or withdrawing funds, or by presenting the bankbook for updating of dividends or interest. •I - t •fM* Detroit Andrew Furuseth recently was posthumously inducted into Labor's Interna­ tional Hall of Fame here. A scroll honoring his induction will be kept in the Labor Hall of Fame Archives. A number of universities and labor organizations have offered the institution possible permanent sites. It would like to establish the archives at a place acces­ sible for the public to view the documents and history of the labor movement and honor those individuals who have been inducted into the Labor Hal! of Fame for having contributed so much to the growth of the organized labor movement. Yokohama I -A, Morganfown, W. Va. "Since I retired from the SIU, "writes Joseph Pasinosky," I have been pursuing my favorite subjects, philosophy and psychology. At present, I am a special stu­ dent at West Virginia University. Last summer I wrote a sea story, a novel of about 30,000 words." •* Yokohama Port Agent Frank Boyne (center) accepts the Boy Scouts of Amer­ ica century membership plaque award recently from Scout executives Vernon Lane Newman (left) and Robert M. Lambert for services to the organization at the Seamen's Club here. A Seafarer Rose Has Caught the 'Numismatic Bug Seafarer F. M. "Rosey" Rose, along with a few million other people, is a chronic sufferer of a not-so-rare afflictiort called "numismatism." It's tough to pick a numismatist out of a crowd because he or she looks just like the next guy or gal. But flash a box of old coins in front of a numismatist and the symptoms begin to surface. If a person is a serious numismatist, like F. M. Rose, the eyes will bulge slightly, the nerves will get tense, and the wit will get keen as he picks up any one of the coins, foreign or domestic, and tells you its monetary or intrinsic value as well as its history and the history of the era from which it came. You see, F. M. Rose is a coin collec­ tor, and a pretty good one at that, and he has several awards to show for it. Last January at the Miami Interna­ tional Mid-Winter Coin Convention, he won first prize in the foreign coins cate­ gory with a five-case exhibit of chopmarked and counter stamped trade coins, which originally were used for international commerce. With much the same exhibit. Brother Rose recently won the John S. Davenport Award for for­ eign coins at the 85th Annual Conven­ tion of the American Numismatic Assn. in New York. Though Brother Rose, who joined the SIU in 1962, enjoys collecting all sorts of coin., ' is main interest is foreign currency with a specialty in old Chinese coins. F.M. has quite a collection of so- dates back only 100 years or so to the Great Ching Dynasty, 1852-1858. The coin is quite heavy and is nearly six inches in diameter. Brother Rose claims it's his favorite because it is a mystery. He says: "I've shown this piece to some of the foremost experts in the world on Chinese coins, and no one has ever seen anything like it, nor do they have any idea of its value or original purpose. Several people have offered to buy it from me, but I say it's not for sale." F.M., who ships in the deck depart­ ment and is a resident of Fort Lauderdaje, Fla., will tell you that to be a good coin collector you have to be a bit of a gambler, but most importantly, you have to know your coins. He buys coins by the hoard, or a 76-pound box of assorted coins. Once in a while, he finds a particularly interesting piece that many others have passed over. Inciden­ tally, he found his six-inch wide Ching Dynasty coin in a hoard. called barter-shaped Chinese coins dat­ ing back as far as 1100 B.C. He also has a collection of Chinese coins with holes in the center dating back to the pre-pocket days when money was worn outside the clothing on a string. His Favorite Coin Oddly enough, F.M.'s favorite coin After he extracts what he wants from the hoard, he'll try to sell it off, to an­ other collector, who might pick up something of interest that F.M. passed over. Dutch Daalder His most valuable coin, at least in terms of monetary worth, is a silvef Dutch daalder, the ancestor of the dol­ lar, emblazoned with a rider on horse­ back. It's worth about $600. His profession of seafaring, which can take him to many parts of the world, is an added advantage to a coin collec­ tor, especially a serious collector of for­ eign coins. He has picked up many in­ teresting pieces on his voyages overseas. All in all, coin collecting keeps Sea­ farer F. M. Rose pretty busy. Visit a Shipmate in Foreign Hospital For a Seafarer, there's just about nothing more depressing than being confined in a hospital in a foreign port with no friends or relatives nearby to offer some comfort or consolation. Many times there is not even another English speaking patient at the hospital with whom to talk. If you know of a fellow Seafarer in this situation, and if it is possible, you should try to visit the confined patient to boost his spirits and to see if there are any small items which he might need. You might also check when you are in a port to find out if any brother Sea­ farer is confined in a nearby hospital and give him a visit. It will do wonders for him, and vnll make you feel pretty good,too. Page 13 September, 1976 .''4. '• 1 u i: ii �w%'«'~.v--.-«-n'r.'.;rft_«»^ ^»-:.- rr *".-' *-'-•<-• fi^.^.-r j^- Automation: Huntan Being Must Be Considered without manning reductions, can be a profitable investment," Sec. Blackwell declared. He described several techhiques that could go a long way in preventing the $300 million worth of marine casualties that affect the U.S. fleet each year. Perhaps Sec. Blackwell should de­ liver a lecture to the U.S. Coast Guard which foolishly cuts manning scales even when it advocates stricter safety regulations in other respects. In June, the Coast Guard pro­ posed new structural designs and safety equipment for vessels carrying toxic or flammable liquid cargoes. The proposed rules would isolate liv­ ing areas and engine rooms from cargo ballast piping and cargo areas to protect the crew from vapors and contaminated ballast. Forced venti­ lation in enclosed areas and wider accessways to pump rooms would be required. However during cargo transfer procedures, only a licensed officer, who may or may not also be a certi­ fied tanicerman, would be supervis­ ing at the point of transfer. The cer­ tified tankerman rating would be eliminated. In a letter to the Marine Safety Council, SIU Executive Vice Presi­ dent Frank Drozak commended the Coast Guard's effort to prevent ves­ sel collisions and expressed support for most of the proposed safety regu­ lations. But he pointed out, "It has been our experience that the combi­ nation and consolidation of safetyrelated shipboard duties and respon­ sibilities reduce safety and increase the possibility of accidents and pol­ lution." The SIU battle with the Coast Guard over manning levels and the position of unlicensed seamen is nothing new. Even back in 1959, as shown in the SIUNA's Convention proceedings for that year, the SIU was fighting Coast Guard attempts to eliminate unlicensed seamen from American-flag ships. Now that auto­ mation has become the Coast Guard's excuse for cutting unlicensed ratings, the battlefield will simply be ex­ panded. The rush to automate vessels on the deep seas has created many threats to the sanity and safety of Seafarers which are being ignored by the Coast Guard, the maritime in­ dustry, and the Federal Government. Boredom, which has always been a problem on long sea voyages, is the first outstanding menace. Even in the logs of the early European explor­ ers, when shipboard maintenance and navigation took tremendous ef­ fort, boredom loomed as a plague worse than fear. Today, as automated equipment takes over much of the meaningful work on board ship, sailors are left with fewer interesting physical and mental tasks. Confined to fast turn­ around automated vessels for weeks on end, sailors must struggle to keep from going crazy. Iff fjr f' |\ ' ^«i 'i T ':• -I e. ;> •L- '•<• -JP On the other end of the pole, the Coast Guard and maritime industry dream of a push-button world with totally automated vessels. They are prematurely attempting to make sea-, men obsolete. Manning levels have been cut by the Coast Guard to a point where there are not enough men to run a ship when the auto­ mated equipment breaks down. Men who are left on these under­ staffed ships often work overtime round the clock for several days in a row. As a result of fatigue, the acci­ dent rate increases. yThe SIU recognizes that automa­ tion can increase the efficiency, safety and competitive position of the American merchant marine. We have not opposed automation on board our contracted ships. Instead, we have trained Seafarers at the Lundeberg School to deal with advanced technology. J However, recently we have been forced to repeat our original reser­ vation, that automation should be regulated rather than resisted, with emphasis on the regulation. In August, at the SeconV Interna­ tional Symposium on Ship Operation in Washington, D.C., SIU President Paul Hall predicted that "as far ahead as we can see, all commercial ships will have a crew aboard." Even on automated ships, he explained,hu­ man direction will be needed "on at least a standby basis at all times" in September, 1976 IF HE HAD HIS WAY case of emergency.- (See news story noted that employers, by law, must on Page 3) often sacrifice some profits and effi­ But he warned the delegates about ciency to protect the environment the effects of eliminating shipboard and the safety of the workers. "Isn't duties that require meaningful men­ it reasonable to ask the same con­ tal and physical effort. "With no real sideration for the worker's mental duties to perforin in an automated health?" Hail asked. vessel, men's minds and reflexes At the same conference, Robert J. could degenerate beyond any hope Blackwell, assistant secretary of of revival." commerce for maritime affairs, criti­ He reminded the 300 technical cized the "outdated notion . . . that delegates that "human progress" the more humans you take out of the must be the ultimate purpose of sci­ system the better off you will be. In ence and said. "In that common con­ an age where the fuel bills of oceanviction we can welcome automation . going vessels are dramatically higher together. than manning costs, it is pointless to •/job design can be the key," Hall direct all of our attention to remov­ declared. "As automation is intro­ ing an additional wiper from the duced at each point," the role that ships' complement," he said. the crew will take should be con­ "Rather we should be directing sidered. "And that consideration our advanced technology toward im­ should include the degree of interest, provements in vessel productivity of mental stimulation, that can be and safety. . . . Automation, with or built into the tasks." Hall gave the example of experi­ ments being conducted in the auto and electrical industries, with a view to "humanizing" repetitive.tasks. He TO THE EDITOR Vol. 38, No. 9 .-A'. Executive Board Paul Hall President Frank Drozak Joe DiGiorgio Executive Vice President Cal Tanner Secretary-Treasurer Earl Shepard Lindsey Williams Vice-President Vice-President Vice-President Paul Drozak Vice-President BBArAmClwa^LOO Marietta Homayonpour 389 Editor-in-Chief James Gannon Assistant Editor - 'V Tc:'-'.: Official Publication of the Seafarers International Union of North America, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO Ray Bourdius • --.A'. Managing Editor. Jim Mele Assistant Editor Ruth Shereff Assistant Editor Frank Cianciotti Dennis Lundy Chief Photographer Associate Photographer Marie Kosciusko George J. Vana assion. Save Seafarer On the SS Mount Navigator, enroute from Odessa, Russia to Portland, Ore about five days out of Antigua in the Caribbean, SIU Fireman Bill Turpin was I stricken with a heart attack while standing watch. - I Captain Hanify, Radio Operator Warriner and the chief mate did an out-i Standing job day and night communicating, getting medical instructions and admiftistering the proper medicines, which were aboard. No ships were in the area so during daylight, communicating was either non­ existent or very poor due to dead areas. Members of the deck department and the wiper took turns standing watch ovw Brother Turpin, who was finally taken ashore in Antigua in good Shape. Captain Hanify is a man of great compassion. He stated he had never lost a ; man at sea. He's still batting 1,000 percent. ? • j Administrative Assistant Production/Art Director Published monthly by Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. t;232. Tel. 499-6600. Second class postage , paid at Brooklyn, N.Y. ^ . Fraternally, ^ M. S. Howard, H.1003, a, it Page 14 Seafarers Log a"————— • ' " - �GH SEAFARERS • ( Muj) - LOG Official inibllaatlM af tha SBATARBRS INTBRNATIONAL UNION*Atlaatla» Oidf, Lakaa laliMWatan District* AFL-CIO lA SOVIET DmiillEGySS! Where Is Our State Department? ftK Pmm u lattnM T» U( tW PDUC KMW W)ul ^ iWt It OoiM Ta Yea Htbaul Satutitv tv •IkCiO Vk .Arte •4 Among those participating in the protest in New Orleans were, from left: SlU Port Agent Buck Stephens: an SlU brother; Lindsey Williams, SlU vice presi­ dent; a National Maritime Union patrolman; SlU Representative Norman DuBois, and -Sailors Union of the Pacific Agent Henry Johansen. m- On Soviet Shipping Deal Maritime Workers Protest State Dept's Inaction ) The footsteps of Federal buildings in port cities throughout the country were the scenes of some hot contro­ versy last Aug. 17 as hundreds of angry American maritime workers, many of them SIU members, marched in protest of the State Department's lack of action in dealing with Rus­ sia's blatant violation of the 1972 U.S.-USSR bilateral shipping agree­ ment ^ The workers had a right to be angry, because in violating the ship­ ping agreement, which stipulates that at least one-third of all grain cargoes moving from the U.S. to Russia be carried on American-flag ships, the Russians set "conditions" that eflfectively shut U.S. ships out of carrying any grain cargoes to Russia for the month of August. And since 360,000 metric tons of U.S. grain did go to Russia in August, one-third on Rus^ si an and the rest on third-flag ships,. American seaman got beat out of a lot of jobs rightfully belonging to them. Among the new shipping "condi­ tions" set by the Russians e^ly last month was a refusal to' uccejpt any moi® grain deliveries in tankers, in­ sisting that ?'ll shipments be carried in dry bulk vessels. However, the U.S. merchant fleet relies almost totally on tankers for grain movement, and of the few dry bulk carriers in the U.S.-fleet, none met further Russian "conditions," such as size and draft requirements, for the transport of grain to Soviet pprts. The net result, then, was a total ban on the use of U.S. ships for his trade. State Department Inaction It became apparent by the middle of the month that the State Depart­ ment was taUng no actions to correct the situation, so an ad hoc commit­ tee of U.S.-flag shipping companies and AFL-CIO maritime workers was formed and the demonstrations were called. Maritime workers carried out pro­ tests in the ports of Norfolk, Balti­ more, San Francisco, Seattle, Mobile, Philadelphia, New Orleans, New York, Chicago, Detroit and Houston. The protestors carried picket signs and passed out thousands of leaflets to passersby proclaiming a "Soviet Dpuble-Cross." The protestors also charged that the State Department was a "contributing factor" in the controversy because of its "long standing unwillingness to support an American-flag shipping capability and its failure to insist on the Rus­ sian's strict observance of the terms telegrams to the Russian Foreign Ministry, as well as setting up a meet­ ing with the Soviets for the end of this month to correct the situation. In addition. Rep. Jack Murphy (DN.Y.), a staunch supporter of mari­ time, introduced a House resolution urging President Ford to terminate the 1972 "wheat deal" with Russia until the Soviets agree to abide by the terms of the 1972 bilateral trade and shipping agreements with the U.S. Murphy labeled Russia's refusal to use U.S. ships in the grain trade "an­ other example of their apprent inabil­ ity to deal in good faith. Apparently they have no qualms about ripping off American maritime if it will save them a few rubles. It is high time we stop looking the other way while they make a mockery of the commercial trade agreements which bailed out their troubled economy." Rep. Murphy has also called on Leonor Sullivan, chairman of the House Merchant Marine and Fisher­ ies Committee, to schedule imme­ diate hearings regarding the contro­ versy with testimony from the Departments of State, Agriculture and Commerce, and the Federal Maritime Commission. Murphy af­ firmed: "I want unemployed merContinued on Page 18 of the bilateral shipping agreement." The demonstrators also charged that the refusal to use U.S. ships in the grain trade was another indica­ tion of Russia's attempts to bolster their own massive seapower buildup, and they wMned that the Soviet Union's "stepped up shipbuilding of both naval and commercial ships have as their objectives the elimina­ tion of American-flag shipping from the oceans of the world." The demonstrators further warned that "unless our Government displays some firmness and insists on full ob­ servance of the letter of the agree­ ment, the United States stands to lose respect and prestige in the world community and we as Americans stand to lose our self respect." Heard in Washington The message of the nationwide demonstrations, which received wide­ spread labor support and good cover­ age in the media, was clearly heard in Washington, D.C. The day after the demonstrations, the State Department announced that they had sent a note of protest to the Russians and would pursue it further. A spokesman for.the Maritime Administration claims that MARAD has sent as many as nine protesting Page 15 September, 1976 „. .A, -• , .'•.v. % - ' ' " . .V /• .•?' , I t..J �, -y;. ''•^,>:V,-„v;. '.v.:- • - • r< • \1::„ = i * 'f-'l 'I f '<'" I '••" Jr1 'V . N •? •'V '; ;%• • .-.- 2' '•' y'-S'- • CHICAGO •g; ; ?'>r.*t-;:X'' "; "tg; •' -- ••ii!^'' .:v;'. '•. *•. .K.^ "iF''^ • &•. • iSs:;-" s»-';;ir"'i •• < •Vrvr- ••• -.'- ••V-.-'i-- •'/ .•,- .^ Page 16 -: .;r;: •- . W: .-3y \ I i • •< f X- ^ M H • *^ • ' g •|aSiayyy|£S^^ '^yyr-yrTT, M �i • Li. '(m••SEAFARERS LOG ) • •';. V onicial pvbllMtlMi •! tlMSBAFARBRS INTBIIIfATlONAL UNION •Atlaatte, OaU, L«kM aaB lalaadWataw IMstrlet* AFL-GIO V— «- -- Continued jrom Page15 "chant seamen in this nation to hear their Government explain why we sit idly by while the Russians ignore their commitments. My resolution would halt further deliveries until our tiimd trade negotiators and diplomats, as well as a seemingly unconcemed Administration, , can bring some justice and fair play to Ameri­ SlU Detroit Port Agent Jack Bluitt (left) goes over some material for the protest with Congressman John Dingell (D-Mich.). Looking on are SlU Headquarters Representative Fred Farnen (second from right) and Amos Stewart, president of the Maritime Trades Department Detroit Port Council and president of Carpenters Local 19. can merchant seamen.' Always Hedging Russia's refusal to use U.S. ships in the grain trade is just one more in a long line of Soviet balks, maneu­ vers and violations of the 1972 agree­ ment aimed at cutting out the use of U.S. ships in this trade. One such Ru^ian maneuver has caused at least 11 American ships to. lose grain cargoes because unrealistic time schedules set by the Soviets made it impossible for these ships to be on time for loading in a designated U.S. ports. Yet, U.S. ship after U.S. ship waits idly in the harbor up to two weeks at a time to unload at a Russian port. The record cle^ly shows that de­ spite the 1972 shipping agreement, U.S. ships have carried only 22 per­ cent of the 50 million metric tons of grain that has gone to Russia in the last four years. That's 11 percent less than U.S. ships are suppo.sed to de­ ceive under the treaty. American ships would not have carried even this much if maritime labor, by vir­ tue of a grain loading boycott last year, hadn't forced the Russiaiu to renew the treaty to cover the October . 1975 grain sale. The Maritime Administration says that their is no program for shipment of grain to Russia for the month of September. However, a MARAD spokesman revealed that a few ship­ ments have gone out in September, none of which went on U.S.-ilag ships. MARAD also claims that Rus­ sia is not exactly refusing 'to accept delivery of grain in tankers. How­ ever, they are demanding that huge portions of the grain be delivered to ports not equipped with evacuator systems for the unloading of grain from tankers. Whatever the reason, the net result is the same—^U.S. ships are illegally being shut out of carry­ ing grain to Russia. The nationwide demonstrations was labor's first move to correct the -situation and ensure that American ships, manned by American sepign, get their fair share of grain cargoes to Russia. Maritime labor is now awaiting the outcome of MARAD'S meeting with the Russians to see if diplomatic means will be sufficient to set the Russians straight on the grain issue. Seafarers Log • .'-A- -• '.r'.' 'i'' . �She's Phi Beto Kappg^ Latin Scholar Scholarship Ylinner Hopes to Be College Teacher 'I really want to be teaching in a large urban university where there are students from all backgrounds," Chris­ tine Kalke told the Log as she thought about her future career. Twelve years have passed since Miss Kalke won the SIU scholarship award in 1964. Since then she has held a vari­ ety of jobs. Now, 1976 finds her back in one of the top schools, Brown Uni­ versity, in Providence, R.I., studying for a doctorate in classics—ancient Greek and Roman literature and history. Once she completes her studies, she Personals Bob Bensen William Schneider asks that you con­ tact him at 3198 16th St., San Fran­ cisco, Calif. 94103. James Kissick Your son asks you to contact him immediately at the Shiloh Boys Ranch, Box 538, Ware Shoals, S.C. 29692. will be able to combine her enthusiasm for ancient literature and teaching in one career, that of a college professor. "The classics bring such joy to people," she explained, "although teaching clas­ sics is hard since American public edu­ cation is so weak. Often students at the university can barely read. But it is very exciting." Miss Kalke first discovered the clas­ sics when she went to Wayne State University in Detroit on a full SIU scholarship. The scholarship allowed her to devote most of her time to her studies, so she was able to keep up her usual high grades. She graduated Phi Beta Kappa, which is a distinct honor, and won the only award given to graduating students at her college, the Howard A. Donnelly Award for leadership, scholarship and service. "I believe community service in im­ poverished areas was the most interest­ ing thing I did while at school," Miss Kalke told the Log. Through the uni­ versity's Association of Women, and as vice president of the nationwide Inter- Collegiate Association of Women, she dealt with the personal, political, and social problems facing women—"in pre-women's lib times," she noted. So­ cial service for the poor and elderly was a part of their program. Masters Degree in Latin After graduation. Miss Kalke picked up her stakes and set out for New York to get a Masters Degree in Latin at Co­ lumbia University, financing her studies through savings, parttime jobs and loans. She received the degree in 1970 but was penniless by that time and had to look for a job to pay off her debts. She was offered a teaching position at the exclusive Abbott Academy, a private school for girls in Andover, Mass. "It was a fantastic experience," she said. "The classes were small and the students bright. My happiness while I am teaching cannot be described." As Miss Kalke put it, the fact that her father was a Seafarer did not specifically influence her life, but the fact that he was a working man did. Brother William Kalke was an or­ ganizer and union official in the old International Seaman's Union of Amer­ ica and in the Sailor's Union of the Great Lakes. He also worked as an organizer with the SIU in its early days. Now he is about to retire, she said. "My father's activism gave me an open mind and an understanding of unions. I think this is passed on to my students," she said. "At Abbott Acad­ emy the students had never come in con­ tact with children from the working class. I helped them learn about other aspects of American life. . v M,/l i !i "Since I have worked at Abbott and studied at Brown and Columbia I bave gained an understanding of people from all walks of life. But I feel tied to a working class etbic. I know I will enjoy teach­ ing and helping students at an urban university." Another of Miss Kalke's lifelong in­ terests which she got from her parents is her Finnish heritage. While visiting home in Detroit, Miss Kalke performs with the Hoijakat Finnish Folk Dancers of Detroit and Windsor. Maumee Gets Jaws Gash in Duel With ice Sustaining heavy damage to her hull in a losing duel with the blue, thick ice pack drifts of Antarctica, the T5 USNS Maumee (Hudson Waterways) forged on to deliver her much-needed cargo to the U.S. Navy's McMurdo Bay Station earlier this year. She sustained a 30-foot long, 10-foot deep gash in her bow temporarily shored up in a shipyard near Christchurch, New Zealand. Today, fully repaired, she's on the U.S. coastwise run to nearby for­ eign ports of call. In his- own words, Chief Steward James R. "Jimmie" Prestwood, secre­ tary-reporter of the Maumee^ gives us an overaU picture of what happened: "... we made the news (New Zealand TV and newspapers) everywhere. I know the membership would like to hear, firsthand, what happened to us x( Notke to Jlllemtea OH Sl^^mg Proteim When tiirowing in for work dur­ ing a job call at any SIU Hiring Hall, members must produce the following: • membership certificate • r^istrationcard • cli^ccard • simian's papers In addition, w^en assigning a job the d^atcher will comply with the following Section 5, Sub­ section 7 of the SIU Shipping Rules: "Within each class of seniority rating in every Department, prior­ ity for entry rating jobs shall be given to all seamen who possess Lifeboatman endorsement by the United States Coast Guard. The Seafarers Appeals Board may waive the preceding sentriice when, in the sole judgment of the Board, undue hardship will result or extenuating circumstances war­ rant such waiver." enroute to the South Pole. "We were steaming at about 18 knots (on a) late Monday afternoon of Jan. 19 when we sighted our first iceberg. This sighting set a 24-hour lookout as we knew we were approaching ice fields. "Tuesday about noon we began the battle with the ice as we entered the first heavy icefield. At slow speed ahead we maneuvered through it. After several hours with no mishaps, then (we had) several hours in open sea till we reached the second icefield. "This icefield was so heavy that when we could move it was at dead slow ahead. We had very little room to steer the ship through and if we managed to dodge one hunk of blue ice another one would catch us. "To show you how hard this blue ice is, when we hit one we were going dead slow with the engines astern. The weight and size still managed to cave in the bow like it was tissue paper. "Upon finding out we had a hole in the bow and we were in very heavy ice at the time, the captain (H. H. Church) called for the icebreaker to come get or lead us in. While waiting 40 hours for the icebreaking Coast Guard ship, the wind changed and cleared the ice enough that we managed to move for­ ward on two or three occasions as the Coast Guard ship had called the captain that they were in heavy ice and couldn't make the speed to us as first was antici­ pated. "Thanks to the captain and him stay­ ing on the bridge for three days and three nights, the cutter spotted us about noon Thursday, Jan. 22 and lead us on in to McMurdo (Bay) Station, Antarc­ tica. "We stayed there five days and left on Friday, Jan. 30 with the cutter lead­ ing us. We encountered heavier ice coming out than we did coming in and averaged about 75 to 100 miles a day. Stopping several times for several hours till the wind and ice shifted to let us out. "On Wednesday, Feb. 4 the cutter lead us through the last icefield and we then proceeded to Lyttelton (Harbour) New Zealand at half speed. "We made big news there as we came in and we were on TV as well as in the papers. Upon examining they decided to let us proceed back to the U.S. for repairs, turning only 60 revs or about 10 knots. So after a five-day battle on the beach at Lyttelton, we sailed Sunuay, Feb. 14 at 16:00 hours on our slow trip back home (port of Baltimore on Mar. 30) and shipyard for the USNS Maumee after a stop in Panama for bunkers; "We were never in danger of sinking and the collision bulkheads were not damaged at all. Coming out we did put a couple of small holes in the deep tanks but there again, no danger. True to SIU style, it never entered into any of our minds to turn back but to deliver the cargo to McMurdo Station where it was very much needed. And they were waiting for us to do just that. "The commander of the McMurdo base, along with other high ups, came aboard and personally thanked the cap­ tain and crew for a job well done. V • "Aboard here we have Recertified Bosun James Northcutt, QMED Pump­ man James Spell, Deck Delegate Nick Zeruos, Engine Delegate Blanton Jack­ son and Steward Delegate Frank Rakas, (among others). -4 % I A "son of jaws" 30-foot long, 10-foot deep gash in the bow of the damaged 25,000-ton 15 USNS Maumee (Hudson Waterways) sustained In a losing duel with McMurdo Sound Antarctica ice early this year inspired Lyttelton Harbour. Christchurch, New Zealand welders bracing and patching up the damage temporarily to paint a shark's mouth on the bow to point up the resemblance. Here, Bethlehem Steel shipbuilders in Baltimore survey the 20-year-old, stove in hull about to undergo permanent repairs. The tanker was beat up by ice pack drifts which ripped the one-inch steel plating of the bow just above the waterline like they were sheets of tinfoil. In a seven-day voyage from Antarc­ tica, she was never in danger of sinking as the damage did not extend as far as her collision bulkhead. Though, at six knots, pounding seas opened the gash 10 feet wider. Page 19 September, 1976 •4 I �ISSSI^^SSi ^ .IL.IJ.X. c jfhfS Injuries Are fhe Cause Union Official Leroy Jones— St. Louis Port Agent— Retires book membership in both the IBU and In November of 1973 a speeding car went out of control on a St. Louis street, SIU. In 1968, Jones came back to organ­ careened up onto the sidewalk and crashed through the storefront-like win­ izing, this time with the IBU. In little more than a year, he had helped organ­ dows of the Inland Boatmen's Union Hall striking several people. IBU Port ize five companies for the Union, From 1970 to 1972 he worked for Agent Leroy Jones, then 45-years-old was critically injured and very ne^ly the IBU-contracted G&H Towing Com­ died. pany of Houston. Later in 1972, he was appointed port agent in St. Louis where He spent four months bedridden in a he continued his organizing activities in hospital after the accident and then addition to his duties as agent. four more months on crutches going Also in 1972, he was elected secre­ through painful therapy. He still walks tary-treasurer of the Maritime Trades with a cane. However, after three years of strug­ Department Port Council for St. Louis, gle for complete recovery, his near fatal and helped build the council from eight injuries, from which he has never fully member unions to more than 30. recovered, have forced Brother Jones, On Gov's Task Force a 30-year veteran of shipping, organiz­ ing and other Union activities, into an About a year after his accident, Jones early retirement. was appointed to the Governor's Task Jones, a native of Mississippi, started Force on Port Development and he out his long and active career sailing helped prepare and present an impor­ on towboats at the age of 16. In 1947, tant port development bill to the Mis­ he joined the SIU in the port of Mobile souri State Legislature. The bill was and worked as an onboard organizer. subsequently passed in the Legislature Most notably, he was involved in the and signed into law by Missouri Gov­ organizing drives that brought Isthmian ernor Julian Bond. Jones was on hand Lines, Cities Service and the Mobile in the governor's office when the bill shore gang under the SIU banner. was signed. After his early organizing days, Jones Despite Brother Jones' determination shipped regularly both as bosun on SIU to make a complete comeback, his in­ ships and master on IBU boats in the Gulf. He almost always served as ship's juries never re^ly responded to ther­ delegate on his vessels. He holds full apy. So last month, under orders from :l fc' r. l! [ Leroy Jones his doctor, he finally decided to retire. Looking back on his career as a sea­ man and union official, Jones said, "If I had to do it all over again, I really wouldn't change much. In my 30 years, I've seen us^ progress tremendously not only in our working conditions and benefits at sea, but in our lives ashore as well. "Years ago," he recalled, "on a ship with 40 men, probably no more than five had a family and a home. But now, it's just the opposite. Working on ships or on tugs today is a respected profes­ sion and most seamen are family men and respected members of their com­ munities." He went on to say: "I guess the reason I always tried to become so in­ volved in the Union, and the seamen's movement, is because years ago there was so much to be done. And the rea­ son I hate leaving now is because there is so much more still to be done, espe­ cially in the areas of organizing and legislation, to insure our security for the future." Jones concluded: "Maybe in a few years, I'll be well enough to get back into it. I'm certainly going to try." Brother Jones, who lives with his wife Elly, plans to buy a place in Flor­ ida for his permanent residence. He is the father of two, a 21-year-old daugh­ ter. Iris, and a 19-year-old son, Thomas His son is a graduate of the Harry Lundeberg School in Piney Point and is now shipping on the SIU tanker Transeastern on a grain run to Russia. To keep it all in the family, his daugh­ ter married a captain of an IBU boat. The couple have a two-year-old son. Randy, and if he's anything like his grandfather, he'll probably be out there fighting for seamen in a few years. Coast Guard Seizes $9.5-M in Drugs, 2 Boats Off Florida; Hold 9 ; J The U.S. Coast Guard has seized more than $9.5-million in dangerous drugs found floating off the Florida coast and nine persons were arrested on two boats in' separate incidents. Almost 44 pounds of cocaine worth $9 million and 13 bales of marijuana worth $560,000 were recovered. On routine patrol, a Coast Guard helicopter attached to a cutter, spotted the floating bales of pot and the hard drugs 140 miles south of Miami. Near the area, the chopper radioed to the cutter the presence of the 45-foot fishing boat, Senora Hortensia. A board­ ing party from the cutter, which in­ cluded. a U.S. Customs officer, seized the three-man crew of the fishing smack when they found a residue of marijuana on board. Two days later, a Coast Guard patrol boat from Fort Meyers, Fla. on a search and rescue mission, picked up a suitcase containing 20 kilograms of cocaine floating in the Gulf Stream. A little while later, the cutter ap­ proached a 57-foot pleasure boat near Fort Meyers to ask if they were lost and in trouble. Two aboard the craft said no and continued on their way. As they left, the Coast Guardsmen alertly saw a black suitcase floating nearby. At the Coast Guard base it was opened and found to hold cocaine which was turned over to the U.S. Customs Service in Tampa. Later, the pleasure boat was located and seized with six persons aboard. Warning to Seafarers Young and Old: Drug Possession Means Loss of Seaman's Papers f!. If yoo are cmivicted of possession of any illegal dmg—heroin, baibltnrates, ^eed, LSD, or evoi marijuana—the U.S. Coast Guard wlD revoke your seaman papers, wMwat i^peal, FOREVER. That means Out you lose for the rest of your life the r^t to make a Hring by the sea. iBIowever, it doesn't quite end there even if you receive a smpended smtence. You may lose your right to vote, your right to hold public office or to own a gun. You also may lose the opportunity of ever becoming a doctor, dentist, certified public accountant, engineer, lawyer, architect, realtor, pharmacist, school tmcher, or stockbroker. You may jeopardize your right to hold a job where you must be licensed or bonded and you may never be able to work for the city, the county, or the Federal government. Ifs a pretty tough rap, but tiiaf s exactly how it is and you can't do any­ thing about it. The convicted drug user leaves a black mark on his reputation for the rest of his life. However, drugs can not only destroy your right to a good livelihood, it can destroy your life. Drug abuse presents a serious threat to bojHi your physical and mental heaMi, and flie personal safety of those around you. This b especially true aboard sliip rriiere clear minds and quick reflexes are essential at afl times for the safe (qperathm of the vesseL Don't let dnq^ destroy your mitural right to a good, happy, productive life. Stay dmg free and steer a clear course. •fei^ m -•I M «?» Seafarers Log Page 20 . . A y' - �• J DISDATCHBRB REPORT AUGUST 1-31, 1976 PRESIDENT Paul Hall SECRETARY-TREASURER Joe DiGiorgio EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Frank Drozak VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard Lindsey Williams Cal Tanner Paul Drozak HEADQUARTERS •75 4 AT*., Bklyn. 11232 (212) BY 9-6600 ALPENA, Mkb. 800 N. 2 Ave. 49707 (517) EL 4-3616 BALTIMORE, Md. Port Boston New York Philadelphia .., Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans ,.. Jacksonville San Francisco .. Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Deep Sea Great Lakes—— Alpena ........ Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort 1216 E. BaHfanore St. 21202 (301) EA 7-4900 BOSTON, Man. 215 Essex St. 02111 (617) 482-4716 Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea & Great Lake's BUFFALO, N.Y Port 290 Fnmklin St. 14202 (716) TL 3-9259 CHICAGO, IIL. .9383 S. Ewing Ave. 60617 (312) SA 1-0733 CLEVELAND, Ohio 1290 Old River Rd. 44113 (216) MA 1-5450 DETROIT, Mkb. 10225 W. Jefferson Ave. 48218 (313) YI3-4741 DULUTH, Mlna. 2014 W. 3 St. 55806 (218) RA 2-4110 FRANKFORT, Mkh P.O. Box D 415 Mab St. 49635 (616)352-4441 5804 Canal St. 77011 HOUSTON, Tex (713) WA 8-3207 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. 3315 Liberty St 32206 (904)353-0987 JERSEY CITY, NJ. 99 Montgomery St. 07302 (201) HE 5-9424 MOBILE, Ah IS. Lawrence St 36602 (205) HE 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS, La. 630 Jackson Ave. 70130 (504)529-7546 NORFOLK, Va. 115 3 St 23510 (804)622-1892 PADUCAH, Ky 225 S. 7 St. 42001 (502)443-2493 PHILADELPHIA, Pa.. .2604 S. 4 St. 19148 (215) DE 6-3818 PINEY POINT, Md. St. Mary's County 20674 (301)994-0010 PORT ARTHUR, Tex 534 9 Ave. 77640 (713)983-1679 SAN FRANCISCO, CaHf. 1311Mission St. 94103 (415)626-6793 SANTURCE, P. R. 1313 Fernandez Juncos, Stop 20 00909 (809) 724-2848 SEATn.E, Wasb 2505 1 Ave. 98121 (206) MA 3-4334 ST. LOUIS, Mo.. .4581 Gravob Ave. 63116 (314) 752-6500 TAMPA, Fh..2610 W. Kennedy Blvd. 33609 (813)870-1601 TOLEDO, Ohio 935 Snmmlt St. 43604 (419)248-3691 WILMINGTON, CaUr. 518 N. Broad St 90744 (213)549-4000 YOKOHAMA, Japni Yokohama Port P.O. P.O. Box 429 5-6 Nibon Obdori • Naka-Kn 231-91 201-7935 Shipping remained good last month, falling off only slightly from last month. Over 1,500 Seaforeis found jobs through SIU hiring haUs in August and it is expected that shipping will remain at this level for at least the next few months. September, 1976 Chicago TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups ChssA Class B Class C TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT ]I ] ' Boston New York , Philadelphia ' Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Deep Sea Great Lakes • Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals Great Lakes .' Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakes Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Deep Sea Great Lakes .• i Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit -.. Duluth ^ Frankfort i. Chicago Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakes . 8 87 12 33 17 6 25 78 29 34 8 36 7 77 0 3 460 5 8 7 3 4 1 30 11 0 2 1 3 2 7 0 1 58 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 9 94 9 29 3 4 16 50 31 16 5 29 11 72 0 5 383 4 35 10 11 3 0 3 13 11 1 3 5 3 10 0 0 112 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 10 135 25 60 34 7 40 152 48 73 23 72 10 167 0 5 863 4 6 5 5 8 1 3 19 1 5 • 3 4 3 10 0 2 79 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 6 8 3 20 15 7 4 63 523 2 0 2 5 1 0 3 13 71 0 2 1 0 0 0 1 4 8 23 8 3 33 19 8 , 7 101 484 20 3 4 6 4 4 3 44 156 0 0 0 8 0 0 0 8 10 5 2 5 11 3 1 6 32 895 3 0 3 4 0 0 1 11 90 0 2 1 1 2 0 1 7 11 5 62 13 24 13 4 21 69 36 30 10 34 7 58 0 1 387 5 30 4 9 1 1 6 12 4 5 0 3 2 5 0 2 87 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 3 2 4 58 38 2 6 6 0 20 6 0 6 5 0 1 0 0 26 6 0 38 8 0 28 10 0 16 2 0 1 0 0 25 8 0 5 0 4 55 0 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 278 109 4 4 91 18 43 34 9 27 128 32 55 24 48 14 113 0 1 641 4 30 6 12 2 4 6 19 3 13 6 5 1 12 0 3 126 0 3 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 5 4 4 3 14 4 1 2 32 419 1 0 0 7 2 0 1 11 98 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 3 7 2 1 1 9 1 2 4 20 661 1 0 2 2 0 1 1 7 133 0 1 0 2 5 0 1 9 14 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 7 3 0 59 32 0 2 3 0 22 5 3 5 1 0 1 0 0 5 5 0 - 25 15 0 21 9 0 13 6 0 4 2 0 20 10 0 6 5 0 33 20 1 0 2 0 1 0 0 224 118 4 2 40 9 24 21 4 29 83 17 49 8 21 9 71 0 0 387 0 3 0 3 3 1 1 1 0 2 2 2 0 4 0 2 24 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 2 389 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 24 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 2 1 38 14 33 14 . 9 19 68 19 29 ^ 5 30 12 r-" 49 \ 0 2 V, 342 3 88 25 47 23 5 23 98 25 44 10 37 22 76 0 4 530 5 38 0 4 1 0 0 0 0 5 1 0 4 3 0 0 61 4 10 1 6 4 2 3 0 26 556 759 44 803 9 11 2 31 15 10 6 84 145 67 101 168 . 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 6 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 2 8 3 38 5 20 10 3 18 45 19 26 3 15 5 42 0 1 253 1 6 0 3 2 1 0 1 0 1 2 1 0 3 2 0 33 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 1 0 0 6 259 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 34 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 Alpond Buffdio Cleveland Detroit ............................ Duluth ............................ Frankfort Chicago Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakes Totals All Depts. Deep Sea Totals All Depts. Great Lakes Totals All Depts. Deep Sea & Great Lakes 7 0 6 14 2 1 1 31 255 20 0 0 6 3 0 0 29 138 9 1 0 1 1 0 0 12 130 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 3 7 ENTRY DEPARTMENT Port New York Philadelphia ....................... Baltimore Norfolk ........................... Tampa Mobile ...................'......... New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco ...................... Wilmington ........................ Seattle ............................. Puerto Rico Houston .......................... Piney Point Yokohama ...'.....................a Totals Deep Sea 12 3 3 16 9 1 6 50 328 1 29 11 20 9 5 10 40 10 14 4 20 8 27 0 3 211 4 .1 6 11 2 4 4 31 242 1,311 132 1,443 3 81 17 33 7 1 19 52 21 24 6 22 16 34 0 2 338 2 26 0 6 1 0 0 0 0 5 1 0 2 3 0 0 46 22 5 6 5 4 4 0 46 384 516 71 587 6 7 -• 0 23 6 8 0 50 96 56 57 113 , • •• \ •. V :,v-'• v; y-O it.-' >' v.- . 885 181 1,066 339 85 424 v .. . 10 14 24 . 2 2 4 1 2 1 16 . 358 2,235 70 2,305 Page 21 m ft H \ f 3. •J» •5 �New SIU Pensioners Aorelio A. Asi|ncion„ 71, joined the SIU in the port of Seattle in 1960 sailing in the steward department for 28 years. Brother Asuncion was born in Binalonah, Pangasinan, P.I. and is a resident of Seattle. Clarence Bazley, 71, joined the SIU in the port of New Oriels in 1962 sailing in the steward depart­ ment for 30 years. Brother Bazley was born in New Orleans and is a resident there. Geoi^e A. Brown, 73, joined the SIU in the port of Jacksonville in 1960 sailing as an AB and steward utility for 31 years. Brother Brown is a U.S. Army Quartermaster Corps veteran of the Aleutian Islands, ^aska campaign in World War II. He was bom in Laredo, Tex. and is a resident of St. George, Ga. ?S3 Roy C. Bru, 58, joined the SIU in the port of San Francisco in 1955 sailing as a cook. Brother Bru sailed 29 years. He was bora in Mobile and is a resident there. John V. "SakI Jack" Dolan, 60, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New York sailing in the engine de­ partment and as a chief steward for 42 years. Brother Dolan, a former member of the SUP, was on the pic­ ket line in the 1936 maritime strike, sailed dming the Korean War on troop transports, was on the SeaLand N.J. Shoregang and in 1941 attended the U.S. Government's Stewards, Cooks, Bakers and Butch­ ers School in New York City. He was bora in Camden, N. J. and is a resi­ dent of New Milford, N. Y. ;• lii Herbert P. Knowles, 61, joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of New York sailing as a chief steward. Brother Knowles sailed 40 years, hit the bricks in many maritime beefs, was an SIU steward patrolman on the West Coast in 1946 and was awarded a Union Personal Safety Award in 1960 for serving aboard an accidentfree ship, the SS Choctaw. He is a veteran of the pre-World War II U.S. Army. Bora in New Jersey, he is a resident of Rodeo, Calif. 11 Arttur W. Ruinmel, 63, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of Philadel­ phia sailing as a chief steward. Brother Rummel walked the picket line in the 1961 N. Y. Harbor strike and upgraded at the HLSS in 1970. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War 11. Seafarer Rummel was born in Germany and is a naturalized U.S. citizen. He is a resident of New York City. * ::T^ \ 0' Page 22 /. Frederick D. C. A. Lewis, 70, joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of Mobile sailing as a cook. Brother Lewis sailed 46 years and is a U.S. naturalized citizen. A native of the British West Indies, he is a resident of New York City. Robert W. Scboolcraft, 68, joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of New Orleans sailing as a chief steward. Brother Schoolcraft sailed 52 years and is a wounded veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. He was bora in St. Paul, Minn, and is a resident of Wilmington, Calif. Melicio M. Serqofaia, 68, joined the SIU in the port of Seattle in 1963 sailing as an AB. Brother Serquina sailed 33 years and is a naturalized U.S. citizen. A native of San Nicolas, Pangasinan, P.I., he is a resident of Seattle. James Tong, 72, joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1956 sailing as a second cook and baker. Brother Tong sailed 39 years and during the Korean War. He was bora in China, is a naturalized U.S. citizen and is a resident of San Francisco. Recertified Bosun Peter A Ucci, 66, joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of New York. Brother Ucci was in the April 1975 Bosuns Recertification class. He was bora in Buffalo, N.Y. and iis a resident of San Fran­ cisco. Jack Dempsey Wise, 57, joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of Norfolk sailing as an AB and in the steward department. Brother Wise sailed 31 years. He was borii in North Ciarolina and is a resident of Nags Head, N.C. Russell Sbelton, 57, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1955 sailing as a chief cook. Brother Shelton sailed 30 years and is a South Pacific veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. He was born in South Carolina and is a resident of Balti­ more. Ragnar E. Olsen, 65, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York sailing as an AB. Brother Olsen was. bora in Bronnoysimd, Norway and is a resident of San Francisco. He is a naturalized U.S. citizen. Esteban Oquendo, 59, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of New York sailing in the steward department. Brother Oquendo was bora in Puerto Rico and is a resident of Philadel­ phia. C. A. Monison, 52, joined the SIU in the port, of Seattle in 1954 sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Morrison sailed 29 years. He was bora in Birmingham, and is a resi­ dent of Seattle. Recertified Bosun TbomasJ. Heggarty, 49, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New York. Brother Heggarty sailed 34 years, hit the bricks in both the 1961 N. Y. Harbor strike and 1965 District Council 37 beef, was on the Bosuns Recertification Program Committee in 1972 and graduated from that program in March, 1976. He was born in Larne, Ireland, is now a naturalized U.S. citizen, and is a resident of Mesa, Ariz. Damaso De Jesus, 62, joined the SIU in 1938 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. Brother De Jesus sailed 40 years and was on the picket line in the 1961 N.Y. Harbor strike and the 1965 District Council 37 beef. He was bora in Puerto Rico and is a resident of Fajardo. P.R. Edward A. Wicak, 65, joined the SIU in 1942 in the port of Mobile sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Wicak sailed 35 years. He was born in Philadelphia and is a resident of New Orleans. Victor Mlynek, 65, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port dl Norfolk sailing as a second cook. Brother Mlynek sailed 30 years. He was bora in Massachusetts and is a resident of Warren, R.I. Andoni J. Ferrara, 57, joined the SIU in 1939 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. Brother Ferrara sailed 38 years, was on the picket line in the 1961 Greater N. Y. Har­ bor strike and was chief bosun at Sea-Land's*Elizabeth, N. J. Shoregang from 1968 to 1976. He was born in New York City and is a resi­ dent of Hackensack, N. J. Leo J. White, 65, joined the SIU in the port of San Francisco in 1962 sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother White sailed 23 years and was a member of the SUP from 1953 to 1961. He was born in St. John's, New Brunswick, Canada and is a naturalized U.S. citizen. Seafarer White is a resident of Long Beach, Galif. Manuel C. Noble, 67, joined the SIU in the port of San Francisco in 1955 shiling as a chief cook. Brother Noble sailed 32 years and is a veteranl^ of the World War II U.S. Navy. He was born in the Philippines and is a resident of Seattle. Homer L. Rlngo, 66, joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of New York sailing as a chief steward. Brother Ringo was cited by the Smithsonian Institution for his "fine stewardship" aboard the R/V Anton Bruun in 1963. He attended a Piney Point Crews Conference on Contracts in 975 and is a veteran of the World War II U.S. Air Force. Born in Ken­ tucky, he is a resident of Waveland, Miss. Seafarers Log ' '"v,- �t .1 Is Your Child Protected? : By Dr. Joseph Logae SlU Medical Director sease is generally mild. However, there can be dan­ gerous complications, such as, pneumonia and inflammation of the brain which can lead Jo per­ manent nervous disorders. Convulsions or death can also occur. Rubella is more harmful to a pregnant woman than the preschool child. It is the child that is the principal reservoir of the disease, and immuniza­ tion thus prevents an epidemic. In 1964, the ru­ bella epidemic resulted in 20,000 deformed in­ fants and 30,000 miscarriages. In 1973 over 69,000 cases of mumps were reported in the United States. Although usually a mild infection, painful swelling of the neck can block the air passages and make breathing diffi­ cult. Other complications can be inflammation of the pancreas, thyroid, kidneys, ovaries, breast, tes­ ticles, and in males over 12 years old, possible sterility. You are a merchant marine sailor. Going to sea is your livelihood. Before you get on board ship, your "vaccination book" is checked; The port to which you're sailing determines what "shots" you need. Smallpox, yellow fever, cholera, typhus, typhoid, plague, tetanus, etc., are immunizations you commonly receive. These diseases are not common in the United States, because of actions taken by health authorities in the past years. You are protected as you sail into ports of for­ eign countries, and on your return home, your family has been protected because of your immu­ nizations. You will not be bringing home these diseases. Just as you are protected against diseases abroad, so should your child, be protected against diseases common to his environment. Rubella (German measles), measles, diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, (whooping cough), polio and mumps, all considered childhood diseases, are also diseases that can cause serious handicap and even death. Statistics for 1975 show that of the nearly 13.2 million, 1 to 4-year-olds in this country, approxi­ mately 5.3 million are unprotected against either measles, rubella, polio, diphtheria, pertussis or tet­ anus. An estimated eight million children of the same age group were currently unprotected against mumps. Many parents think that a child need not be immunized until they approach school age. Un­ fortunately that may be too late. Measles q»idemics seem to occur every two or three years and one is expected this fall. The di­ Until the 1950's when a vaccine was developed, poliomyelitis was a dreaded killer. Because immu­ nizations are not being taken, polio is on an up­ ward swing, as are the other "childhood diseases." One-quarter of patients who contract paralytic polio suffer severe permanent disability, one-quar­ ter have a mild disability; only one-half recover without permanent effects. Death ranges an ave­ rage of 1 to 10 percent. There is no specific treatmerit, only treatment which can somewhat relieve the symptoms. Diphtheria attacks the heart, respiratory system, nervous system and the kidneys. In our country, 65 percent of the cases occur in children under 5 years of age. ^ Pertussis ranks high as a cause of infant deaths. Number MONTH SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN TO DATE ELIGIBLES 9 Death 391 In Hospital Daily @ $1.00 205 In Hospital Daily @ $3.00 12 Hospital & Hospital Extras 3 Surgical ............................. 6,360 Sickness & Accident @ $8.00 1 Special Equipment 110 Optical 62 Supplemental Medicare Premiums DEPENDENTS OF ELIGIBLES Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits In Hospital Surgical Maternity '. Blood Transfusions Optical PENSIONERS & DEPENDENTS Death ••• Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits & Other Medical Expenses .. Surgical Optical Blood Transfusions Special Equipment Dental Supplemental Medicare Premiums •• SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM •• I 377 49 116 19 I 95 Amount YEAR TO DAI E 93 4,309 1,962 97 18 42,034 9 935 ' 241 3,096 600 863 134 ,• 13 829 2,091 94 1,286 776 95 439 3 23 6 14,529 4 69 10,215 2.559 1,935 14,700 72,553 17,549 11,218 101,320 17 134 86 6 63 — 3 i MONTH TO DATE $ 24,601.69 391.00 615:00 995.85 188.00 50,880.00 307.95 3,535.80 1,646.90 124,691.78 2,046.71 19,238.80 6,300.00 260.00 3,067.00 YEAR TO DATE $307,742.05 4,309.00 5,886.00 17,012.88 1,405.80 336,272.00 2,593.24 28,091.08 11,253.20 886,563.26 24,496.64 138,631.38 46,900.00 1,008.50 24,033.34 60,000.00 26,155.97 3,025.02 1,000.00 2,070.35 — . 385.00 38'0.00 15,625.40 345,493.30 225,386.03 34,951.31 17,868.00 12,204.34 630.79 4,783.76 1,536.00 105,694.10 2,042.25 25,493.98 . . .,r.-y TOTALS Total Seafarers Welfare Plan Total Seafarers Pension Plan Total Seafarers Vacation Plan Total Seafarers Welfare, Pension & Vacation September, 1976 .f. Polio Was Dreaded KiOer Seafarers Welfare, Pension and Vacation Plans Cash Benefits Paid July 22-Aug. 25,1976 'i 349,450.47 2,610,240.48 642,809.40 4,437,827.91 900,142.89 5,453,360.06 $1,892,402.76 $12,501,428.95 A pretty young lady at the SlU Headquarters clinic gets ready to receive an immunization shot from pediatrician, Dr. A. Koutras. One in four who gets whooping cough before six months of age may die. D^gers exist with bleed­ ing in the eyes that can lead to blindness; choking convulsions; pneumonia; collapse of the lungs; mental retardation; other nervous disorders, and a loss of memory. Tetanus, or lockjaw as it is commonly known, can affect people of any age. The death rate in the United States has run as high as 50 percent. Why run the risks of complications to all these diseases? Safeguard your child. The Board of Health, your family physician, your Union clinic, ^d a multitude of other facilities give immuni­ zations. Following is a recommended schedule for active immunizations of normal infants and children. A<;E «•» TYPE OF IMMUNIZATION 2 months DTPi TOPV2 4 months DTP TOPV 6monflis DTP TOPV 1 year 18 months Measles^ Rubella Mumps DTP TOPV 4 to 6 years DTP TOPV 14 to 16 years TD4 Every 10 years thereafter TD ^Diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis vaccine -Trivalent oral poliovirus vaccine 3May be given as measles-rubella or measles-mumpsrubella combined vaccines ^Combined tetanus-diphtheria toxoids, adult type NOTE: For contaminated wounds, a tetanus booster is needed if it has been more than five years since the last vaccination. With clean minor wounds, no booster dose should be given unless 10 years have elapsed since the last one. Check your child's Immunization record today. Don't delay. Page 23 Cl - J �rri<rf3iiiiiiggiii;m4 J- '• ' :. -.Vc ... S',... , •• Y jfirial Bepartures; SIU pensioner Clarence A* Hanr cock, 64, expired of kidney failure in the SoutbernBaptist Hospital, New Or­ leans On May 10. Brother Hancock joined the Union in 1944 in the port of Baltimore sailing as a bosun. He sailed for 45 years and was a ship's delegate. Seafarer Hancock was bom in Washington, D.C. and was a resident of New Orleans. Burial was in Metairie (La.) Cemetery. Surviving are his widow, Ruth and a son, Dennis. SIU pensioner James W. McLeod, 72, died of a respira­ tory difficulty caused by chronic emphyse­ ma in the Baltimore USPHS Hospital on Aug. 3, 1 9 75. Brother . McLeod joined the Union in 1944 in the port of New York sailing in the steward depart­ ment. He was a veteran of the pre- and World War II U.S. Navy. Bom in Clay­ ton, Ala., he was a resident of Chester, Pa. Interment was in Mt. Hope Ceme­ tery, Delaware County, Pa. Surviving are two brothers, John and Samuel and two sisters, Katherine of St. Simons Is., Ga. and Mrs. Lois Carlton. SIU pensioner Waiter S. Whitten, 74, succumbed to cancer in the Mo­ bile Infirmary on Oct. 31. Brother Whitten joined the SIU in 1941 in the port of Mobile sail­ ing as a wiper. He sailed 19 years. Sea­ farer Whitten was born in Alabama and was a resident of Mobile. Burial was in Pine Crest Cemetery, Mobile. Surviving are his widow. Alma; two sons, Walter and Winston, of Mobile; a daughter, Mrs. Virgina Weary of Dayton, Ohio, and a sister, Mrs. Edna Laugham of Chickasaw, Ala. SIU pensioner Arthur J. McAvoy, 67, died on July 28. Brother McAvoy joined the Union in the port of New Or­ leans in 1954 sailing in the steward de­ partment. He sailed 14 years. Bom in New Orleans, he was a resident there. Surviving are a son, Arthur and a daughter, Shirley of Me­ tairie, La. IBU pensioner John F. RicKar, 55, succumbed to respir­ atory failure in the Galveston County Memorial Hospital, Texas City, on July 4. Brother Ricicar joined the union in the port of Houston in 1960 sailing at the Galveston Wharves from 1942 to 1964 and for Dow Chemical Co. from 1940 to 1942. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. Born in Fayetteville, Tex., he was a resident of Hitchcock, Tex. Burial was in Galves­ ton Memorial Park Cemetery, Hitch­ cock. Surviving are his widow, Elsie; two sons, James and John, and five daugh­ ters, Barbara, Mary, Gloria, Nancy and Sandra. Frank C. Przyhypska, 51, was lost at sea off the SS Over­ seas Valdez (Mari­ UA time Overseas) on July 23 enroute to Portland, Ore. from Korea. Brother Przybypska joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1952 sailing as a cook and baker. He sailed 26 years, hit the bricks in the 1961 N.Y. Harbor strike and attended a HLSS Educational Conference. Seafarer Przybypska was born in Staten Island, New York City and was a resident of Reno, Nev. Surviving are a nephew, Raymond Przybypska; a niece, Joann Przybypska, and a cousin, Jennie Ols­ zewski, all of Staten Island. Edward F. Swee­ ney, 55, died in Seat­ tle on July 22. Bro­ ther Sweeney joined the SI(J in the port of Seattle in 1968 sail­ ing as a fireman-wa­ ter-tender. He sailed 26 years, was a 1973 HLSS upgrading graduate and was a veteran of the pre-World War II U.S. Navy. Seafarer Sweeney was bom in Lowell, Mass. and was a resident of Seattle. Surviving is his mother, Mary of Seattle. IBU pensioner Oliver S. Ange, 65, succumbed to a heart attack in De Paul Hospital, Norfolk on Apr. 29. Brother Ange joined the union in the port of Norfolk in 1960 sailing as a chief enginieer for McAllister Brothers from 1955 to 1973 and for the Ainsley Tow­ ing Co. from 1953 to 1955. Born in North Carolina, he was a resident of Norfolk. Interment was in Rosewood Memorial Park Cemetery, Virginia Beach, Va. Surviving are his widow, Catherine; two daughters, Lois and Mrs. Dorothy Williams, and a sister-inlaw, Evelyn of Virginia Beach. John M. Scott, 50, died on July 26. Bro­ Bobby J. Hklanan, 42, died in the ther Scott joined the Mobile U.S. Medical Center Infirmary SIU in the port of Houston in 1974 on May 11. Brother Hickman joined the IBU in the port of Mobile sailing as a sailing as an AB. He tankerman for Dixie Carriers from had also sailed from 1975 to 1976. He was a resident of 1943 to 1946 with Pensacola, Fla. Burial was in Serenity W .^Epi the SIU. Born in Orange, Tex., he was a resident of ^Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Mobile. Surviving are his widow, Lillian and his Houston. Surviving are his widow, Sybil parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. Hickman of • and three sons, Robert, Roy and John, Mobile. all of Houston. Page 24 •),: • Nolan J. Savoie, 53, died on Feb. 20. BrotherSavoie joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1964 sailing as a fireman-watertender. He sailed 23 years and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. Sea­ farer Savoie was bom in Westwego, La. and was a resident of New Orleans. Surviving are his widow, Estelle; a son, Michael of Marrero, La.; a daughter, Kathleen, and his mother, Ella Marie of Algiers, La. SIU pensionei I Ralph W.rindeii, 60, died of pneumonia in the Homestead Nurs­ ing Home, Lexing­ ton, Ky. on Apr. 28. Brother Tindell joined the Union in 1942 in the port of Tampa sailing as a chief steward. He sailed 25 years. He also sailed during the Vietnam and Korean Wars. Bom in Noma, Fla., he was a resident of Dover, Fla. Interment was in the Gar­ den of Memories Cemetery, Tampa. Surviving are his widow, Lois, and two sons, Joseph, a U.S. Navy lieutenant of San Francisco and Ralph of Tampa. John A. Dunne, 50, died abdard the SS Robert Toombs (Waterman) on May 17. Brother Dunne joined the SIU in the port of Seattle in 1957 sailing as a bo­ sun. He sailed 33 years and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. Born in Louisi­ ana, he was a resident of Lafayette, La. Surviving are two daughters, Linda and Eileen and two sisters, Mrs. Odile Bianchini of New Orleans and Mrs. Leona D. Gotheraux of Lafayette. IBU pensioner Anthony J. Nowatski, 79, died of a heart ailment in the De Barry (Fla.) Manor Hospital on Apr. 5. Brother Nowatski joined the _ union in the port of Philadelphia in 1960 sailing as a cook for the Curtis Bay Towing Co. from 1950 to 1966. He sailed 19 years. A native of Atlantic County, N.J., he was a resident of Deltona, Fla. Burial was in De Land (Fla.) Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Surviving are a brother, Joe of Keyser, W. Va.; a sister, Mrs. Thomas Maronski, and a nephew, Tom, both of Philadelphia, and a niece, Florence Pedroni, also of Philadelphia. SIU pensioner I TooiiiasLaaKnts,74, passed away on June^ 26. Brother Laarents joined the Union in 1942 in the port of New Orleans sailing as a bosun. He sailed for 47 years. Born in Estonia, USSR, he was a resident of Baltimore. Surviving is-a son, Michael of Kihnu Is., Esotnia. IBU pensioner Clarence A. Lott,Sr., 84, passed away from uremia m Providence Hospital, Mobile on May 15.Brother Lott joined the union in the port of Mobile in 1956 sailing as a chief, steward. He started sailing in 1928 with the Luckenbach Line, sailing 32 years with the Intemational Sailors Union, Copeland and Gulf District No. 75, and seven years with the IBU. Sea­ farer Lott was assistant port steward for the Alcoa Shoregang in Mobile from 1945 to 1960. A native of Mobile, he was a resident there. Interment was in Magnolia Cemetery,. Prichard, Ala. Surviving are two sons, IBU member Thomas M. Lott, Sr. of Mobile and Clarence A. Lott, Jr., of Prichard, and two daughters, Mrs. Lolette L. Russell of Mobile and Mrs. Doris L. Graham of Shippensburg, Pa. Frank Castagna, 31, drowned when he fell off a launch as the SS Tampa (Sea-Land) was anchored off Genoa, Italy on Apr. 15, 1975. Brother Donald H. Ogren, Castanga joined the 60, died of a heart SIU in the port of attack in Cleveland New York in 1963 sailing as a firemanMetropolitan Gene­ watertender. He attended the Andrew ral Hospital on May Furuseth Training School in Brooklyn, 3. Brother Ogren N.Y. in 1963. Born in Brooklyn, he joined the SIU in the' was a resident there when he died. port of Duluth in Burial was in Brooklyn. Surviving are 1973 sailing as an his mother, Dorothy and a sister, Mrs. AB for the Reis Steamship Co. in 1971 Miriam Gili, both of Brooklyn. and for the Kinsman Marine Transportion Co. from 1971 to 1974. He was born in tleveland and was a resident of Conneaut, Ohio. Cremation took Clifton S. Mathis, place in Cleveland. Surviving is a 71, died on Feb. 27, brother, Richard of Conneaut. 1974. Brother Mathis joined the IBU in the port of Houston in Charies W. Ballard, 63, died on May 1965 sailing as a 18. Brother Ballard joined the SIU in cook and b^er for the port of Detroit in 1960 sailing as a G & H Towing Co. wiper for American Steamship Co. and from 1965 to 1976 for Kinsman Marine from 1959 to and for Coyle Lines from 1964 to 1965. 1974. He sailed 16 years. Born in He was bom in Alabama and was a Owensboro, Ky., he was a resident of resident of Pasadena, Tex. Surviving is McArthur, Ohio. Surviving are his his widow, Freda of Arlington, Tex. widow, Maxine, and a son, Charles. Seafarers Lng �'• ' > Jfinal Beparturesi IBU pensioner John F. Elliott, 56, died of a heart attack in the Galveston USPHS Hospital on May 8. Brother El­ liott joined the union in 1958 in the port of Houston sailing as a chief-steward for the G & H Towing Co. from 1958 to 1964. He also joined the SIU in 1938 in the port of Mobile. Born in Baden, N.C., he was a resident of Alta Loma, Tex. Burial was in Alta Loma Cemetery. Surviving are his wi­ dow, Edith; a son, Walter; two daugh­ ters, Jewel and Edith, and a sister, Mrs. C. F. Perkins of Milton, Fla. Joseph E. Sher­ wood, Sr., 76, died of pneumonia in the Galveston USPHS Hospital on May 6. Brother Sherwood joined the IBU in the port of Galveston in 1957 sailing as a cap­ tain and deckhand AB for the G & H Towing Co. from 1962 to 1976 and for the Galveston-Houston Offshore Towboat Co. from 1956 to 1962. He was a post-World War I veteran of the U.S. Navy and was a warrant officer in the U.S. Coast Guard in World War II. A native of New Orleans, he was a resi­ dent of Galveston. Interment was in Arabi (La.) County Cemetery. Surviv­ ing are his widow. Alma; a son, Joseph of Chalmatte, La.; a daughter, Mrs. Leatrice S. Haynes of Galveston, and a granddaughter, Charlotte Haynes. IBU pensioner Arthur L. O'Connell, 69, succumbed to turemia in Erie, Pa. on June 5. Brother O'Connell joined the union in the port of Ashtabula, Ohio in 1961 sailing as a deckhand and lineman for the Great Lakes Towing Co. from 1941 to 1973. Previously,, he was a member of the Sailors Union of the Pacific in 1948. He was born in Willmette, 111., and was a resident of Conneaut, Ohio. Inter­ ment was in Center Cemetery, Con­ neaut. Surviving is a daughter, Mrs. H. (Gloria) Whitford of Conneaut. SIU pensioner Richard Ramsperger, 73, passed away in Germany on Mar. 21. Brother Ramsperger joined the Union in 1948 in the port of , New York sailing as \ a chief baker. He at­ tended Piney Point Pensioners Confer­ ence No. 5, sailed 33 years and vvas a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard in World War II. Seafare_r Ramsperger was born in Germany and was a resi­ dent of Oregon City, Ore. Surviving is his widow, Anne. Cari J. Pehrson, 53, died on July 13. Brother Pehrson joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1968 sailing as an AB aboard the SS Cornell Victory (Waterman) during the Vietnam War. He was a resident of Hoboken, N.J. Surviving are his widow, Genevieve, and a son, Carl. • r. -n.. ^.2^4 y"?/ vi' SIU pensioner Huriess W. "Harry" Minkler, 69, died of a heart attack at home in Biloxi, Miss, after a long illness on , ^ Mar. 23. Brother Minkler joined the Union in 1947 in the port of New Orleans sailing as a chief steward. He sailed 31 years, was a vete­ ran of the post-World War I and World War II U.S. Army Signal Corps and a member of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars. Seafarer Minkler was born in Lincoln, Neb. and was a resident of Biloxi for 18 years. Burial was in Biloxi Cemetery. Surviv­ ing are his widow, Inez; a daughter, Mrs. Marie Elaina Waits of Biloxi; a stepson, Morris J. Smith of New Or­ leans; a brother, Herschel of Myrtle Point, Ore.; three sisters, Mrs. Madge Martin of Brazil, Ind., Mrs. Myrna Orton of Mitchelville, la. and Mrs. Dora Glisan of Myrtle Point, and six grand­ children. Winston A. Johnson Jr., 60, succtimbed to pneumo­ nia in the Baltimore USPHS Hospital on May 12. Brother Johnson joined the IBU in the port of Detroit in 1960 sail­ ing as a fireman-watertender. He sailed for 26 years and attended the SIUMEBA District 2 Engineer Upgrading School, Brooklyn, N.Y. in 1966. Sea­ farer Johnson was born in Buffalo, Minn, and was a resident of Superior, Wise. Burial was in Greenwood Ceme­ tery, Superior. Surviving are his widow, Dorothy; a son, Winston, Jr., and four daughters, Mellissa, Katherine, Patricia and Barbara. SIU pensioner Henry W. Huzzle, 71, died of a brain tumor in Baltimore County on June 17. Brother Huzzie joined the Union in I 1955 in the port of j Baltimore sailing in the steward department for 20 years. He was born in Georgia and was a resi­ dent of Baltimore. Interment was in Ar­ butus Cemetery, Baltimore. Surviving are three sisters, Mrs. Virgie Lee Par­ ker, Mrs. Lula K. Harris and Mfs. Ora T. Riddick and a granddaughter, Mrs. Helen E. McLean, all of Baltimore. IBU pensioner John Piekos, 61, died of natural causes in Jamaica (Queens, N.Y.) Hospital on July 1. Brother Pie­ kos joined the union in "the port of New York in 1960 sailing as checker and deckhand for the Brook­ lyn (N.Y.) Eastern District Terminal and Bush Terminal Railroad Co. there from 1943 to 1964. He was born in New York City and was a resident of Flushing, Queens, N.Y. Interment was in Meadowland Memorial Gardens Cemetery, New Port Richey, Fla. Sur­ viving is a daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. and Paulette ScanIon, Jr. of Flushing. Orpheus B. Q. "Jack" Scuriock, 60, was lost off the sink­ ing M/ V National Trader (National Marine Service) in the Mississippi River near Good Hope, La. on Jan. 16,1974 when he missed jump­ ing to a barge which the vessel had struck. Brother Scuriock joined the IBU in the port of Houston in 1960 sailing as a captain for National Marine Serv­ ice of St. Louis from 1951 to 1974. A native of Gallitine, Tex., he was a resi­ dent of Houma, La. Surviving are his widow, Irene; three sons, Darrell, Thomas and Loyman, and a daughter, Cora Bele. SIU pensioner Julius M. Frochowuik, 66, died on July 14 in Baltimore. Brother Prochownik ^ joined the Union in 1939 in the port of Baltimore sailing as oiler. He sailed 37 years and attended a Piney Point Edu­ cational Conference. Seafarer Prochow­ nik was born in Baltimore and was a resident of Dundalk, Md. Surviving are a brother, William of Dundalk, and a sister, Mrs. Sophia Romenski of Bal­ timore. Richard L. Parker, 67, died of respira­ tory failure in the Gainesville (Fla.) Veterans Admini­ stration Hospital on Mar. 10. Brother Parker joined the SIU in the port of Jacksonville in 1965 sailing as an AB. He sailed 30 years and was a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. Born in Morgantown, W. Va., he was a resi­ dent of Palatka, Fla. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery, Palatka. Surviving is a son, Alvin of Palatka. Luther T. Rigglns, 60, died of cancer in the Norfolk USPHS Hospital on May 22. Brother Riggins joined the IBU in the port of Norfolk in 1973 sailing as an engineer for the Allied Towing Co. from 1970 to 1976. He was born in Poquoson, Va. and was a resident of Seaford, Va. Interment was in Penin­ sula Memorial Park Cemetery, Newport News, Va. Surviving are his widow, Ma­ bel and a daughter, Deborah. SIU pensioner Marlus Jensen, 76, died of a heart attack in the Baltimore USPHS Hospital on Feb. 6. Brother Jensen joined the Union in 1945 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun and third .nate. He sailed 30 years and was a veteran of the pre-Wor-War II U.S. Army. Sea­ farer Jensen was born in Denmark and was a naturalized U.S. citizen He was a resident of Cumberland, Md. His body was donated by him to the Mary­ land Anatomy Board for medical re­ search. Surviving is his widow, Grace. SIU pensioner Thomas T. Tooma, 73, died of kidney failure in East on (Pa.) Hospital on June 5. Brother To­ oma joined the Un­ ion in 1939 in the port of Philadelphia sailing as a chief steward. He sailed 45 years. Born in Phillipsburg, N.J., he was a resident of Easton. Surviving are his daughter, Mrs. John P. (Victoria) Ippolito of Easton; a niece, Mrs. Rose Shawah of Brooklyn, N. Y.; a halfbrother, Nicholas, and two half-sisters, Weeda and Rose, all of Easton. SIU pensioner William H. Gradick, Sr., 51, succumbed to a brain tumor in the University of South Alabama Med­ ical Center, Mobile on July 1. Brother Gradick joined the Union in 1943 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. A native fo Bir­ mingham, Ala., he was a resident of Eight Mile, Ala. Interment was in Val­ halla Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Mo­ bile County, Ala. Surviving are three sons, William, Terry and Michael and two daughters, Catherine and Janice, both of Mobile. SIU pensioner Charles E. Seymour, 77, passed away on June 24. Brother Sey­ mour joined the Un­ ion in 1938 in the port of New York sailing as a cook. He sailed for 51 years and was a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War I. Seafarer Seymour was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. and was a resi­ dent of Harahan, La. Surviving is his widow, Myrtle. IBU pensioner Robert E. Jackson, 49, died of cancer in the Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital, Frankfort, Mich, on May 27. Brother Jackson joined the union in the port of Elberta, Mich, in 1953 sailing in the steward department for the Ann Arbor (Mich.) Railroad Carferries. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. Born in Frank­ fort, he was a resident there. Burial was in Crystal Lake Township (Mich.) Cemetery. Surviving are his widow, Beverly; three sons, Michael, Robert and Marc; two daughters, Janet and Judy, and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Jackson of Frankfort. I I IK Page 25 September, 1976 iTill' t'.-" George L. McLemore, 51, succumbed to a heart attack in Schumpert Medical Center, Shreveport, La. on June 11. Brother McLemore joined the IBU in the port of New Orleans in 1958 sailing as a tankerman for Dixie Carriers from 1965 to 1976. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. A native of Fryeburg, La., he was a resident of Ringgold, La. Burial was in Providence Cemetery, Ringgold. Surviving are his widow, Betty Lou; a son, Rickey; two daughters, Shirley and Sherry, and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Mc­ Lemore. r,- f •k �MiHQSI ZAPATA PATRIOT (Zapata Bulk^ Transport), July 4—Chairman, Recerti-" fied Bosun Ralph Murry; Secretary A. Arellano; Educational Director J. Wade. No disputed OT. A discussion was held on various issues concerning maritime industry and SiU welfare and pension plans. Report to Seafafers Log: "Maiden voyage. Ship crewed out of West Coast. We had a good crew with no beefs at anytime. Captain and oflScers were very cooperative. We took corn to Leningrad." SEA-LAND CONSUMER (SeaLand Service), July 5—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun F. A. Pehler; Secretary S. McDonald; Educational Director K. L. Hart; Deck Delegate J. Greer; En­ gine Delegate R. L. L. Elliott; Steward Delegate M. P. Cox. Some disputed OT in steward department. Chairman ad­ vised all crewmembers to get their firefighting and lifeboat tickets as soon as possible. Next port. Port Everglades. SEA-LAND MC LEAN (Sea-Land Service), July 3—Chairman, Recerti­ fied Bosun N. Palmer; Secretary R. Buie; Educational Director H. Ulrich; Deck Delegate C. Ferrous; Engine Del­ egate R. Velez; Steward Delegate J. Ortega. No disputed OT. Chairman dis­ cussed the importance of donating to SPAD. Also advised everyone to read all the important items in the Seafarers Log. Next port, Yokohama. HOUSTON (Sea-Land Service), July 4—Chairman, Recertified Bosim Don­ ald Hicks; Secretary C. Gibson; Educa­ tional Director Billy H. Waddell; Deck Delegate C. E. Owens; Engine Delegate J. R. Kearney; Steward Delegate Pedro Sanchez. Some disputed OT in steward department. Chairman held a discussion on the importance of donating to SPAD. A vote of thanks was extended to deck department for keeping messroom and pantry clean on each watch. Next port, Elizabeth, N.J. BOSTON (Sea-Land Service), July 11—Chairman, Recertified Bosun L. E. Joseph; Secretary J. Keno; Educational Director Glenn. Some disputed OT in deck department. Chairman reports that to date nothing has been done about the port holes that shift water when ship is in bad weather. Something has to be ^ done about this very dangerous situation as soon as possible. Also held a discus­ sion on the importance of donating to SPAD. SEA-LAND EXCHANGE (SeaLand Service), July 4—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun D. Calogeros; Secretary E. Heniken; Educational Director G. Renale; Deck Delegate W. Sibley; En­ gine Delegate I. Futterman; Steward Delegate James Temple. No disputed OT. It is to be brou^t up at the next safety meeting that the gangway should be put down so it is more steady. Ob­ served one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port, Seattle. FLOR (Altair Steamship), July 11— Chairman, Recertified Bosun D. Ware; Secretary David E. Edwards; Educa­ tional Director Leo Crawford; Steward Delegate G. Martinez. $20 in ship's fund. Some disputed O't in deck, engine and steward departments. A discussion was held on safety. When the ships' cranes are in operation be careful and stay clear of tracks. Advised to make repair list and to be sure to check every­ thing that needs repairing or replacing. Digest of SIU Ships' Meetings TRANSINDIANA (Hudson Water­ ways), July 25—Chairman, Recertified Bosun H. B. Walters; Secretary W. J. Fitch; Educational Director J. Shuler. $25.09 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Chairman noted that the shipboard meeting is for everyone not just a few. "It took a long time to get the air con­ ditioner working aboard this ship and those of you that leave their port holes open please close them. Leaving the port holes open only harms the unit and keeps it from working to its correct ca­ pacity." Report to the Seafarers Log: "A vote of thanks for the good job in keeping us well informed in all matters of the shipping industry." Observed one minute of silence in memory of our de­ parted brothers. JOHN TYLER (Waterman Steam­ ship), July 18—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Otto Pedersen; Secretary J. Moody; Educational Director A, Lupari; Steward Delegate Vincent San­ chez, Jr. $5.65 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck, engine and stew­ ard departments. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port. New Orleans. OVERSEAS VIVIAN (Maritime Overseas), July 4—Chairman, Recerti­ fied Bosun Pete Garza; Secretary R. O. Brown; Educational Director C. D. Crowder; Deck Delegate Richard C. Mason; Engine Delegate Robert C. Ross; Steward Delegate A. Mora. $4 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in stew­ ard department. A vote of thanks to the deck department for a clean pantry in the morning. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Chairman distributed beneficiary cards to the crew and many items in the Sea­ farers Log were discussed including early retirement. Next port, Odessa, U.S.S.R. COUNCIL GROVE (Interocean Mgt.), July 3—Chairman, Recertified Bosun S. Sbriglio. $3Ci in ship's fund. No disputed OT. All communications received were posted on bulletin board. Held a discussion on the upgrading pro­ gram that is held at the Lundeberg School and that information pertaining to same can be found in the Seafarers Log. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Next port, Martinez, Calif. ERIC K. HOLZER (Puerto Rico Marine Mgt.), July 25—Chairpian, Re­ certified Bosun Dimas Mendoza; Sec­ retary H. Strauss; Educational Director S. Gondzar. Some disputed OT in deck and steward departments. Chairman opened a discussion on "The Pension Reform Act" and posted two articles that referred to such plan for those in­ terested in having an idea of what the pension plan means to us. Also dis­ cussed the importance of donating to SPAD. Next port, Baltimore. ELIZABETHPORT (Sea-Land Serv­ ice), July 25—Chairman, Recertified Bosun V. T. Nielsen; Secretary George W. Gibbons; Educational Director Luis Cepeda; Deck Delegate Frank Balasia: Engine Delegate G. Homalinowski; Steward Delegate Peter Vicare. $117 in ship's fund. Collected $200 for movie fund to buy eight extra movies. No dis­ puted OT. Air conditioning machine, water fountain and TV for the crew is broken. A vote of thanks to the deck department for keeping the messroom and pantry clean at night. Also a vote of thanks to the steward department for the good food. Official ship'is minutes wefe'also received firtim the following vessels:. DELTA NORTE DELTA MEXICO :: v; MOHAWK BALTIMORE f^A4xAND COMMERCE ARTHUR MIDDLETON CARTERBRAXTON ^^^''^IBROOKLYN : DELTA MAR COLUMBIA r ROBERTE.LEE POTOMAC CAROLINA JEFF DAVIS ALEUTIAN DEVELOPiiR^ tWONTICELLO VICTORY OVERSEAS TRAVELER DELRIO . DIERVILLE OGDEN YUKON ' ; . MOUNT VERNON VICTfHIYI HUMACAO JACKSONVILLE JOHN B YVATERMAN v MAUMEE ' ^ - I OAKLAND CANTIGNY , SEA-LAND RESOURCE PITTSBURGH . ^ ' MAYAGUEZ SUGAR ISLANDER . ^ MERRIMAC PANAMA SEA-LAND MARKET . GUAYAMA SEA-LAND GALLOWAY ARECIBO SEA-LANDTRADE i SAN FRANCISCO SEA-LAND PRODPCER^ Politics Is Porkehops Donate to SPAD THOMAS LYNCH (Waterman Steamship), July llT-Chairraan, Re­ certified Bosun Hans Lee; Secretary J. Rielly; Educational Director Jack Brock; Steward Delegate Robert Black. No disputed OT. The Seafarers Log was received in Leningrad. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. BORINQUEN (Puerto Rico Marine Mgt.), July 25—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Calixto Gonzales; Secretary J. A. Fernandez; Engine Delegate Juan Guaris; Steward Delegate E. Villasol. No disputed OT. Chairman held a dis­ cussion With the crew on the articles of interest from the Seafarers Log. Top­ ics discussed were the Jones Act, joint and survivor benefits, the closing of the Virgin Islands loophole. Suggested that all members read the Seafarers Log to be better informed about the pro­ cedures of our Union. Unanimous con­ gratulations to all the crew for a job well done. The performance of the crew has been excellent. Next port, Eliza­ beth, N.J. ERNA ELIZABETH (Hudson Wa­ terways), July 25—Chairman, Recerti­ fied Bosun Perry Konis; Secretary J. Lamb. Some disputed OT in deck de­ partment. Observed on6 minute of si­ lence in memory of our departed brothers. Everything running smoothly. TAMARA GUILDEN (Transport Commercial), July 11—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun Melville McKinney; Secretary N. Hatgimisios; Educational Director Reider Nielsen; Deck Delegate Jim Spencer; Engine Delegate Johnny Nettels; Steward Delegate John Hoggie. $9.80 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck department. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Observed one minute of si­ lence in memory of our departed brothers. • VANTAGE HORIZON (Vancor Steamship), July 25 — Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun Lonnie Cole; Secretary J. B. Harris; Educational Director G. R. Roger. $43 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck department. Need a new color TV set, electric rotator antenna and a dryer for the crew. A vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. OGDEN CHAMPION (Ogden Ma­ rine, July 25 — Chairman, Recertified Bosun J. Zeloy; Secretary S. J. Davis; Educational Director H. G. Sanford; Engine Delegate H. Lee; Steward Delegaet Clarence Willas. No disputed OT. $250 was collected from arrival pools to buy movie films for the trip. Chair­ man held a discussion on the impor­ tance of donating to SPAD. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port, Odessa, U.S.S.R. DELTA BRASIL (Delta Steamship), July 18-^hairman, Recertified Bosun Louis Guadmud; Secretaiy B. Guarino; Educational Director Hugh Wells, Jr.; Engine Delegate Juan Cruz. No dis-' puted OT. All communications received were read and posted. Chairman re­ ports that everyone should take advan­ tage of the upgrading school at Piney Point and discussed the importance of donating to SPAD. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Seafarers Log �ii f' 1 / ' • ' 1 .I Watth For Health Violations Lnspectors for the U S. Food Administration are reportedly, serving violation notices on ship« ping companies for the least in­ fraction of the sanitary codes. SIUcontracted Sea-Land Service, v^ch has won clean ships' awards 14 years in a row, reports that their company has been harassed by violation notices for such minor infractions as crumbs in the toaster and no lids on some of the gar­ bage cans. 6 Complete Lifeboat Class Six more Seafarers completed the HLSS Lifeboat course recently taught by Instructor Tom Doyle (2nd right). They are (I. to r.) C. "Buddy" Griffith; George Vorise, Jr.; J. Courtney; H. A. Lee; Raymond "Blackie" McPhillips, and Ramon C. Echevarria. ^• ?. •' To relieve the compmies from the hassles of such notices, steward department members are asked to take special care in general house­ keeping duties, while at the same thne keeping an eye out for the little things, like replacing garbage can tops, that might go unnoticed. Seahirers are also asked to re­ port immediately to the company if any galley equipment, like dish­ washers, is not working properly. V > ?! Sll/, /BU Members OK Merger of the Two Unions Continued from Page 2 by the IBU Executive Board and sub­ sequently passed by the IBU member­ ship at meetings in all IBU ports. Constitutional Committee The next step, as provided by the SIU Constitution, was the election of a Con­ stitutional Committee. The membership elected this Committee of Seafarers at a special meeting at Headquarters on June 21, 1976. The Committee spent several days going over the proposed merger agree­ ment and constitutional amendments. It was their recommendation that a merger was in the best interests of the Union. The Constitutional Committee's re­ port was then presented and accepted by the membership at the July meetings in all ports. Secret mail balloting on the merger proposal began Aug. 16, 1976 and ended Sept. 15, 1976. Copies of the Merger Agreement and Constitutional Amendments were published in the Au­ gust issues of the Seafarers Log and the Inland Boatman, the IBU's oflRcial news­ paper, so that all members had the op­ portunity to review the terms erf the merger agreement before voting. A Necessary Move Although the actual merger resolu­ tion was submitted only last June, the Executive Boards of both the SIU and IBU had been conducting talks about a possible merger for some time. Now that the merger has become a reality, the united SIU is in a stronger position to protect the rights, welfare, jobs and job security of Seafarers and Boatmen in such vital areas as collec­ tive bargaining, organizing and legisla- Rubber Workers End StrikeWith Tire Companies The 65,000 United Rubber Workers Union's (URWU) tire makers in the Big Four (Goodyear, Firestone, Good­ rich and Uniroyal) plants across the U.S. were back at work Sept. 7 after voting to accept a new, three-year con­ tract to end a five-month long strike— the longest in the industry's history. The contract includes a wage hike, the highest union pay rise pact signed in 1976, a cost-of-living-adjustment for the first time ip the industry, and in­ creases in welfare benefits. In announcing the end of the strike at the plants which make two-thirds of U.S. tires, URW President Peter Bom- marito declared, "Ot particular signi­ ficance was the negotiation of a costof-living allowance (COLA) which ranks as one of the best in U.S. industry. This COLA escalator clause is really worth more for the URW membership than the general wage increases earned in this contract " Also, skilled trades people in the plants will get .25 cents more an hour in the first year of the contract and .15 cents more an hour in the second year. After the Rubber Workers went on stiike in late April, they called for a nationwide consumers boycott against Firestone. The boycott had the support Food Stomp Program Continued from Page 5 vision. Since many states are strapped for funds, they would probably cut other necessary programs to raise money to pay the extra food stamp costs. During the September debate, some Congressmen will be trying to push through even more cuts. If they are successful, millions more unemployed and low wage workers will be elimi­ nated from the food stamp program. A bitter fight is expected on the House floor. "Your help is needed to prevent these benefits from being destroyed and to prevent the creation of hunger among millions of Americans," Schachter wrote the SIU. Union members are urged to write their Congressmen and ask them to op­ pose any further cutbacks in the food stamp program. SIU President Paul Hall already has sent letters to all members of the House of Representatives in which he included labor's points: 1. Eliminate the discriminatory ban against strikers from the food stamp program. 2. Restore some of the food stamp benefits cut by increasing the standard deduction. 3. Eliminate the requirement for the two percent added payment by the states. 4. Oppose all amendments which will cut back the food stahjp program fur­ ther. of both the SIU and AFL-CIO. The Rubber Workers Union is an affiliate of the Maritime Trades Depart­ ment of the AFL-CIO. tion, both on the local and national level. The merger will alsoenable the Union to eliminate duplication and effectively cut administrative costs, which have skyrocketed in recent years, thereby in­ suring the Union's continued ability to provide the same high quality of serv­ ices to all members in all areas of the country despite inflation or recession. In addition, the long established job structures and job rights of IBU and SIU members are guaranteed, as senior­ ity and shipping rules for both unions remain the same. The merger agreement also provides that \he members of both unions will have equal voting rights on virtually every issue. However, when contracts are voted on, only those members who are affected by the contract will be per­ mitted to vote. •) ^ Ir i Confab to Study Apprenticeship, Training 'Two Hundred Years of ProgressApprenticeship and Training" will be the theme of the 1976 Transportation Apprenticeship and Training Confer­ ence (NTATC) to be held in San Fran­ cisco, Calif, from Sept. 27-30. At the conference, representatives of labor and management from the ship­ ping, rail, air, bus and trucking indus­ tries will exchange ideas on training new workers and discuss ways of improving and expanding apprenticeship pro­ grams. Administrators of training pro­ grams in the Armed Forces and state and local governments also will attend. Keynote speakers will include: Dr. Ray Marshall, chairman. Federal Com­ mittee on Apprenticeship; James P. Gray, president, Matson Terminals; C. J. Chamberlain, general president. Bro­ therhood of Railroad Signalmen; and Don Wilson, American Trucking Assn. Ross A. Von Wigand, director of Labor-Management Services for the National Council on Alcoholism will speak about alcoholism rehabilitation programs in the transportation industry. Hazel Brown, president of the SIU's Harry Lundeberg School is serving as information chairman. Representatives of other maritime labor unions such as the Marine Engineers Benevolent Assn., the Masters, Mates and Pilots, the Na­ tional Maritime Union and the Inland Boatman's Union of the Pacific are ac­ tively involved. ' The conference will take place at the Sir Francis Drake Hotel in San Fran­ cisco. SlUNA AHiliate To Represent 700 At Star Kist Co. The National Labor Relations Board General Counsel has declared the SIUNA-affiliated United Cannery and Industrial Workers of the Pacific, Los Angeles and Vicinity District bargaining agent for 700 Star Kist cannery workers in American Samoa, according to Steve Edney, the union's president. The union originally lost an NLRB certification election at the Star Kist plant, but appealed the loss on the grounds that unfair labor practices Ou the part of the company had "destroyed conditions for effective organizing." The NLRB General Coimsei sustained the appeal overturning the results in favor of the union. i*. r,' f• f- 0 Deposit in the SIU Blood Bonk — It's Your Life i Page 27 September, 1976 .-Li • A'-' - - •' . : > •I • m •pi 1' . �For a Better Job Today Deck Department ABLE SEAMAN The course of instruction is four weeks in length and leads to the Coast Guard en­ dorsement of Able Seaman—12 Months —Any Waters or Able Seaman—Unlim­ ited—Any Waters. Course Requirements: Able Seaman 12 Months—Any Waters. You must; • Be 19 years of age • Have 12 months seatime as Ordi­ nary Seaman, OR Be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have eight months seatime as Ordinary Seaman • Be able to pass the prescribed physi­ cal, including eyesight requirements. Able Seaman Unlimited—Any Waters. You must: • Be 19 years of age • Have 36 months seatime as Ordinary Seaman or Able Seaman 12 Months • Be able to pass the prescribed physi­ cal, including eyesight requirements. Starting dates: September 2, November 11 QUARTERMASTER The course of instruction certification as Quartermaster Basic Navigation instruction Radar; Loran; • Fathometer, leading to consists of to include RDF; and Tlie Harry Lundeberg also includes a review of Basic Seaman­ ship; use of the Magnetic and Gyro Compass; Rules of the Road; Knots and Splices; Firefighting and Emergency Pro­ cedures. Course Requirements: Must hold en­ dorsement as Able Seaman (Unlimited— Any Waters). Starting dates: October 14 LIFEBOATMAN The course of instruction is two weeks in length and leads to the Coast Guard en­ dorsement of Lifeboatman. Course Requirements: Must have 90 days seatime in any department. Starting dates: September 2, 16, 30, October 14, 28, November 11, 26 QMED's Graduate QMED Instructor Charles Nalen (left) has photo taken recently with his course graduates of (I. to r.): Thomas Moore; Ray Nugent; William Traser; Pat Dorrian, and Fred Young at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, Piney Point, Md. Engine Department These Courses Will Be Start­ ing Soon: QMED-Any Rating • Advanced Pumpman Procedures ^ • Advanced Electrical Procedures Watch the Seafarers Log for Starting Dates The course of instruction leading to cer­ tification as QMED—Any Rating is eight weeks in length and includes instruction leading to the Coast Guard endorsements which comprise this rating. Course Requirements: You must show evidence of six months seatime in at least one engine department rating. Starting dates: September 8, October 6 WELDING The course of instruction in basic welding eonsists of classroom and onthe-job training including practical train­ ing in electric arc welding and cutting; and oxy-acetylene brazing, welding and cutting. On completion of the course, an HLS Certificate of Graduation will be awarded. Course Requirements: • Engine department personnel rhust hold endorsement as QMED—Any Rating • Deck and steward department per­ sonnel must hold a rating in their" department. Starting dates: October 1 FOWT The course is four weeks in length and leads to endorsement as Fireman, Watertender, and/or Oiler. Course Requirements: If you have a Wiper endorsement only, you must: • Be able to pass the prescribed physi­ cal, including eyesight requirements 7 Get Quartermaster Ticlcets HLSS Vocational Education Department director, Robert Kalmus (left) and Quartermaster Instructor Paul Allman (right) pose recently with seven gradu­ ates of the quartermaster course. They are (I. tor r.); Steve Todorowski; John Emrich; Charles Truenski; Willie Mitchell; Matthew Carroll; Joe Meyerchak, and George Callard. • Have six months seatime as Wiper, OR Be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have three months seatime as Wiper • If you have an engine department rat­ ing there are no requirements. Starting dates: October 14 LNG/LPG The course of instruction leading to certification as LNG/LPG crew consists of Basic Chemistry, Tank and Ship Con­ struction, Gasification, Reliquefication Procedures, Inert Gas and Nitrogen Sys­ tems, Instrumentation, Safety and Firefighting, Loading, Unloading and Trans­ porting LNG/LPG. Course Requirements: Engine room personnel must hold QMED—Any Rat­ ing. Others, Deck and Steward Depart­ ment personnel must hold a rating in their department. Length of Course: The normal length of the course is four (4) weeks. Starting dates: September 20 A College Career Is Available to You One college and two post secondary trade/vocational school scholarships are awarded to Seafarers each year. These scholarships have been specially de­ signed to meet the educational needs of Seafarers. Application requirements are- geared for the man who has been out of school several years, so yoiij^will only be com­ peting with other seamen with similar educational backgrounds. The awards are granted in April, hut you should :jegin. your appjication process now. These arc the scholarships offered: - I. Four-year college degree scholar­ ship. This award is in the amount of $10,000. - Page 28 2. Two-year community or junior col­ lege or post secondary trade/voca­ tional schools scholarships. These awards are in the amount of $5000t The trade/vocational awards offer var­ ious options if you wish to continue shipping. In such a program you may develop a trade or skill which would im­ prove your performance aboard ship as well as help you obtain a better paying job when you are ashore. Eligibility requirements are as follows: 1. Have not le.ss than two years of actual employment on vessels of companies signatory to Seafarers Welfare Plan. Have one day of employment on a vessel in the sixth-month period immediately, preceding date of ap­ plication. ' 3. Have 90 days of employment on a vessel in the previous calendar year. Pick up a schoir .-ship application now. They are available in the ports or you may write to th6 following address and request a copy of the Seafarers Applica­ tion: , . Seafarers Welfare Plan College Scholarships 275 20th Street Brooklyn, New York 11215 A College Education For Yonr Children Four scholarships arc awarded to de­ pendents of Seafarers. These. four-year scholarships are for $10,000 each at any accredited college or university. If you have three years sea time, encourage your -children to apply. They should request the Dependents Application from the above address. �m--- For Job Security Tomorrow Scliool Of Seamansliip Steward Department Steward Department All Steward Department Coarsee Lead To Certification By HLSS. CHIEF STEWARD The course of instruction is six weeks long and covers all phases of Steward De­ partment management and operation. Course Requirements: All candidates must have seatime and/or training in com­ pliance with one of the following: • Three years seatime in a rating above 3rd cook or assistant cook OR • Six months seatime as 3rd cook or assistant cook, six months seatime as cook and baker, six months seatime as chief cook and hold HLS certifi­ cates of completiorr for^ch program OR • 12 months seatime as 3rd cook or assistant cook, six months seatime as cook and baker, six months sea­ time as chief cook and hold HLS cer­ tificates of completion for the cook and baker and chief cook programs OR • 12 months seatime as 3rd cook of assistant cook, 12 months seatime as cook and baker, and six months sea­ time as chief cook and hold an HLS certificate of completion for the chief cook program. Starting dates: October 14, November 26 -CHIEF COOK The course of instruction is six weeks in length and students specialize in the prep­ aration of soups, sauces, meats, seafoods, and gravies. Course Requirements: All candidates must have seatime. and/or training in com­ pliance with one of the following: * 12 months seatime as cook and baker OR * Three years seatime in the steward department, with six months as 3rd cook or assistant cook and six months as cook and baker OR * Six months seatime as 3rd cook or assistant cook and six months as cook and baker OR * 12 months seatime as 3rd cook or assistant cook and six monHis sea­ time as cook and baker and . hold a certificate of completion for the HLS cook and baker training program. COOK AND BAKER ASSISTANT COOK The course of instruction is six weeks in length and students specialize in the selection and preparation of breakfast foods, breads, desserts, and pastries.. The course of instruction is six weeks in length and students specialize in the selection and preparation of vegetables and salads. Course Requirements: All candidates must have twelve months seatime in the steward department, OR three months sea­ time in the steward department and be a graduate of the HLS entry rating program. Starting dates: September 30. Novem­ ber 11 Course Requirements: All candidates must have seatime and/or training in com­ pliance with one of the following: * 12 months seatime as a 3rd cook or assistant cook OR * 24 months in the steward department with six months as a 3rd cook or as­ sistant cook OR * Six months seatime as 3rd cook or assistant cook and hold a certificate of completion from the HLS assist­ ant cook training program. Last monfli 37 Seafarers opgraded their skills, earning power and job secnrity throngh the vocational conrses at HLSS. The Lnndeberg School has an npgrading conrse to meet yonr career needs, too! Starting dates: September 16, 30, Oc­ tober 14,28, November 11,26 High School Program Is Available to All Seafarers Do What Over 800 Of Your Fellow Seafarers Have Done... t J f': UPGRADING APPLICATION . Date of Birth. (Last) Note: CduTNs and starting dates are subject to change at any time. Any change will he noted In the LOG. \f • ' : Did You Know... Name. Starting dates: September 16, October 28 i •: • (First) (Middle) Mo./Day/Year Address (Street) Telephone #_ (Sute) (aty) (Zip Code) Book Number. (Area Code) Seniority Date Book Was Issued Port Presently Registered In_ .Port Issued. . Endorsement(s) Now Held _ Social Security #. Piney Point Graduate: DYes Entry Program: From, NoD I f^ (if so, fill iabelow) . Endorsement(s) Received. to. 'i- (Dates Attended) 'i If Upgrading Program: J. . •, . Endorsement(s) Received. .to. From. "This school is a real advantage for all Seafar­ ers, and I'd recommend the GEO Program to any brother who wanted a high school diploma." (Dates Attended) Do you hold a letter of completion for Lifeboat: • Yes • No; Fire Fighting: • Yes • No Dates Available for Training X I Am Interested In: Michael Coyle • • • • "Everything about the Lundeberg School helps you learn and want to learn more. The classrooms, the living facilities, and the system of study are all excellent. And the teachers are very helpful. They work with as an individual, and they'll give you all the help you need." • LNG/LPG • Diesel • Welder George Taylor Get the reading, writing and math skills you need for job security and upgrading through the high school equivalency (GEO) program at the Harry Lundeberg School. It only takes four to eight weeks, and your Brothers can tell you that it's really worth it! ^ Interested?-Pick up a copy of the pre­ test kit in your port or write to this address: Margaret Nalen, Director Academic Education Department Harry Lundeberg School Piney Point, Maryland 20674 When you complete the test, return it to the Lundeberg School. HLS will tell you the results and give you an estimate of the length of time you'll need to com­ plete the GEO program. September, 1976 DECK AB-12 Months AB Unlimited Quartermaster Lifeboatman REMEMBER! This test is not to see who scores high or low. It helps HLS de­ sign a study program fust for you—a pro­ gram that our teachers will help you, as an individual, to follow. So apply today. It's easy to qualify. Just make sure that you have: 1. Oncyearofscatlnie. 2. Are a member of the Union in good standing. Your classes will be small (usually just six to eight students). You'll get lots of individual help. And completing the GEO program opens the door to the other edu­ cational opportunities that the SIU has for you. A high school diploma is the first step towards qualifying for one of the three scholarships for Seafarers that are offered each year. ENGINE • QMED • FOWT • Dk.Mech. • • • • STEWARD Asst. Cook Cook & Baker Chief Cook Steward ADVANCED COURSES • Advanced Pumpman Procedures • Advanced Electrical Procedures • Refrigeration Container Mechanic RECORD OF SEATIME — (Show only amount needed to upgrade in rating checked above or attach letter Of service, whichever is applicable.) SHIP SIGNATURE RATING HF.ff.n DATE OF SHIPMENT DATE OF DISCHARGE DATE RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: LUNDEBERG UPGRADING CENTER, PINEY POINT, MD. 206 4 Page 29 •a. i ^•1 �IHTRVFSt-lf i*: I i— SI 'A Seniority Upgrading Program program, these Seafarers* are helping to insure the strengfli of this Union, a strength which rises out of a solid mem­ bership which understands their indus­ try and their Union's role in that in­ dustry. Robert Diaz Roberto Duron Seafarer Robert Diaz began sailing with the SIU after graduating from the Harry Lunde­ berg School in 1969. Shipping in • the engine depart­ ment, Brother Diaz upgraded to FOWT at the Lundeberg School in 1970 and after completing his "A" Seniority Pro­ gram he returned to the Piney Point school where he is studying for his QMED endorsement. Brother Diaz is a native and resident of Tampa, and ships from that port. Seafarer Roberto Duron graduated from the Andrew Furuseth Training School in New Or­ leans in 1967. A member of the black gang. Brother Dur, . on earned his FOWT endorse­ ment at the New Orleans AFT .School in 1968 and his QMED endorsement at the Harry Lundeberg School in 1975. Brother Duron was born in Honduras and now lives in New Orleans with his wife and two children. He ships from that port. MkhaelMefferd Ronald Gillette Seafarer Michael Mefferd graduated from the trainee program at the Harry Lundeberg School in 1971. Shipping in the en­ gine department. Brother Mefferd re­ turned to Piney Point to earn his FOWT endorsement before attending the "A" Seniority Up­ grading Program. A native and resident of New Orleans, he ships from the port of San Francisco. Seafarer Ronald Gillette has been sailing with the SIU since graduating from the N.Y. An­ drew Furuseth Training School in 1967. A member of the deck depart­ ment, Brother Gil­ lette obtained his AB ticket and GED diploma through the Harry Lundeberg School before attending the "A" Sen­ iority Opgroding Program. A native, and resident of New Jersey, Brother Gillette ships out of the port of New York. 11 New Book Members Achieving their full 'A' books this month through the SIU's 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program conducted at both Piney Point and Headquarters are 11 more Seafarers. They are Robert Diaz, Wflliam Corbett, Clifford Aversano, Kevin Gannon, Ronald Gillette, Ro­ berto Duron, Christopher Pepe, Gilbert Payton, Allen A. Cooper, Michael Mefferd and Michael Donardo. This brings the total number of Seafarers who have completed the program to 262.. The program was started to prepare our members for the innovations on the r w vessels under construction and to maintain the Union's tradition of pro­ viding wdl-trained, qualified Seaforers for all our contracted ships. Another purpose of the program is to give our membership a better under­ standing of SIU operations, as well as our problems and the best methods to deal with than. By upgra^ng themselves through the Kevin Gannon Seafarer Kevin Gannon graduated from the Harry Lundeberg School in 1973 and began sailing in the deck department. Before attending the "A" Seniority Program Brother Gannon upgraded, to AB at the Piney Point school. A itative and resident of Phila­ delphia, Brother Gannon ships from the port of New York. William Corbett Gflbert Payton Seafarer William Corbett graduated from the Harry Lundeberg' School in 1973 and began shipping out with the SIU in the deck department. Before attending the "A" Seniority Upgrad­ ing Program Brother Corbett also ob­ tained his AB ticket at the Piney Point school. A native of New York, Brother Corbett still lives in that city and ships from that port. Seafarer Gilbert Payton has been sailing with the SIU since graduating from the Harry Lundeberg School in 1972. Brother Payton ships as an AB, having earned his green ticket at the Lundeberg School before starting the "A" Seniority Upgrading Program. A native and resident of Mobile, Brother Payton ships from that port. Clifford Aversano Christopher Pepe Seafarer Clifford Aversano has been sailing with the SIU since graduating from the Harry Lundeberg School in 1973, A member of the black gang, Brother Aversano returned to Piney Point to upgrade to FOWT before at­ tending the "A" Seniority Program. Brother Aversano is a native and resi­ dent of Brooklyn, N.Y. and ships from the port of New York. Seafarer Christo­ pher Pepe started sailing with the SIU in 1974 after grad­ uating from the Harry Lundeberg School. Shipping in the steward depart­ ment, Brother, Pepe returned to Piney Point in May, 1976 and earned his third cook's endorsement. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y. Brother Pepe now lives on Long Island and ships from the port of New York. Alien A. Cooper Seafarer Allen Cooper began sail­ ing with th'- ZiU in 1973 after graduat­ ing from the Harry Lundeberg Schoc^. Though he now sails only in the en­ gine •'epartment. Brother Cooper re­ turned to Piney Pomt earlier this year where he earned both AB and FOWT endorsements. Born in Baltimore and raised in Honduras, Brother Cooper now lives in New Orleans and ships from that port. Michael Denardo Seafarer Michael Denardo has been shipping out with the SIU since grad­ uating from the trainee program at the tiarry Lunde­ berg School four years ago. Sailing in the engine depart­ ment, Brother Denardo returned to Piney Poirit where he earned his FOWT endorsement in 1975. Brother Denardo is a native and resident of New York and he ships from that port. 8 Graduate From QMED Class SGHBNJLE Port New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Detroit Date Oct. 4 Oct. 5 Oct. 6 Oct. 7 Oct. 7 Oct. 8 Oct. 11 Houston Oct. 11 New Orleans .... Oct. 12 Mobile Oct. 13 San Francisco ... Oct. 14 Wilmington .... Oct. 18 Seattle Oct. 22 Piney Point .... Oct. 9 San Juan Oct. 7 Columbus ...... Oct. 16 Chicago Oct. 12 Port Arthur Oct. 12 Buffalo Oct. 13 St. Louis Oct. 14 Cleveland ....Oct. 14 , Jersey City Oct. 11 , Deep Sea 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 9:30 a.m. 2:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m. IBU ..... ..... ..... ..... •• •• • UIW 5:00 p.m 5:00 p.m. ..... 5:00p.m 5:00 p.m. ..... —• • • • • • • • • • S«00 p«n]» . 2:30 p.m. • • • • • ScOO p>in« . 2:30 p.m. • • • • • 3*00 p«ii)« . 2:30 p.m. 5:00 p.in . 2:30 p.m. • • • • • . 2:30 p.m. • • • • • " . 2:30 p.m. • • • •» • 10:30 a.m. • • • * • 10:30 Bain* 2:30 p.m. • • • • • — ..... 5:00 p.m. ..... 5:00 p.m. ..... 5:00 p.m. ..... 5:00p.m. ..... 5:00 p.m. ..... 5:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00p.m. 7:00 p.m. •• •• • • • •«• 7»00 p*in« — ••••• • •• •• •• •• • • •• • • ••••• — ..... 1:00 p.m. ..... ..... — ..... . •.. ..... ..... QMED Instructor Jack Parcel! (4th left) has photo taken recenty with his class of graduates of (I. to r.): Edward Craig; John Manen, Francis Sylvia; Francis Guidry; Chester Hoff; H. Robert Hill; Charles Behrens, and Lionel Jackson. Engine Department Director Charles Nalen is at the right. Page 30 Seafarers Log . ...i i'- mmM �t > • i A- 43»Hi 1 T« SPAII Since IKcfjinninfi of '74» •J 'he following Seafarers and other concerned individuals, 430 in all, have demonstrated an active interest in participating in political legislative activities which are vital to both our job security and our social and economic welfare, by voluntarily donating $100 or more to i ../.A •,a |/ie Seafarers Political Activities Donation (SPAD) fund since the beginning of 1976. (The law prohibits the use of any union money, such as I dues, initiation fees, etc., for political activities. The most effective Way the trade unionist can take part in politics is through voluntary political E contributions.) Twenty-nine who have realized how important it is to let the SlU's voice be heard in the Halls of Congress have contributed $200,| six have contributed $300, three $600, and one $1,100. For the rest of the year the LOG will be running the SP AD honor rolls be- I Cause the Union feels that in the upcoming months—especially bec-ause of the 1976 elections — our political role must be maintained if the ; livelihoods of Seafarers are to be protected. Have You Made Your SPAD rm' $7noo^ 179 SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION r $' rOIMTH MENVE :|MOPIU.YH, N.T. 1im 'V M • Date. kNo. Contributor'! Name. DonaiiottYhis Year? Address. City .Zipl and purposes SPAD is a separate sej^^fi^fund. tfS 'proceeds are to fu crests of Seafarer seamen, including, but not limited to furtheribg the political, social and economic ' employment opportunities the preservation and furthering of the';American Merchant Marine with impr with such objects, SPAD for seamen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connmi supports and contributes to politicial ^candidates for elective office. All mtributions are voluntary. No lination, financial reprisal, or contribution may be solicited or rece%d because of force, iob disci threat of such conduct, or as a conditi^ of membership in the Unii (SlUNA AGLIWD) or of employ', notify the Seafarers Union ment. If a contribution is made by'r^i^iiApf the atwve improper^' ibution for investigation and or SPAD at the above address, certiflil^ mail ^ijtbih thirty days pfrth appropriate action and refund, if Tnyoluntary. Sbpppr^. SPAIf to prot further your economic. political and social interests, American trade union concept and Seafarer s SPAD ,r IA copy of our report is filed with the Federal Eiectif^E^Commission and is available from the Federal Election Commission, Washington, O.C.) v"'.,--' Bmfce,?. Bnumette,?. Bnrton,R. Byrne, E. Byrne, W. C8bllda,S. Caffey,J. Campbell, A. G. Campbell, H. Capella,F.J. Caraballo,R. Carbqne,V. Cherire,!. Cirignano,L. Cofone,W. Cok«r,D. Compton,W. Conklln,K. Cooper,N. Conrtoey,!. Craig,jr.L. Crocco,G. Cross,M. 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Vi �'liaK; ia farers Political Activity Donation -i • «; V V* "^' "• - Jobs and Job Security cAe SI various curity of p certain that American ships, carryjcargo with American seamen on become a commitment of this t' :0W:; K-t' A'-^' ; T" ;s-, "Tt-:,." .• v'". No America trolled; monitore enced by the Feder time industry. No less in the White House, 10 Ca and 31 Federal Agencies, and Committees have their coll5 maritime pie. This is in addition influence of Congress. Seafarers—more than any other workers—^have a direct stake in what ha Washington. To Seafarers, political action necessary way of life: "Politics Is Porkchops' more than a slogan. It is important that in the Congress we have ^ legislators who understand the need for a strong U.S. merchant marine-^and who are wilUng to le Executive Branch of our ;esident on down, underity of our country demarine, ton to promote d have the inafarer. We islative -1 . 'W ..w...*, i.-. ', -fy-'-.n i'. • -...v. .• > TI) , 'tr If 1 le SlU-contracted Waterman LASH vessel Stone, Jackson was built under the Merchant Marine J 970. Here she is about to unload her cargo ^lyn, N.Y. pier. SI — -M ican seamen in the U.S.-Russia grain has worked to keep our Public ispitals open to provide for th^ ieamen and their families. It attacks on the Jones Act housands of jobs. This nation needs a marine. We .1 to provide inand jobs for pation' a concomi out fear of i Your partic^ contribution to Si join with your brothi Congressmen who will and proposals, and will un! objectives. SPAD is unity. It is the unitj^ ing together to provide greater jc for American seamen—and bettei^ themselves and their families. SPAD works. It has been the partici^ Seafarers through SPAD that contributed The SlU-manned tanker Overseas Arctic gets ready, passage of the Merchant Marine Act of T to load grain in Houston for delivery to Russia. which has built new ships. It has worked to insur^ mr To nmisv& our in po:ipa- m ^ achieve bur fconiar4e^||^j,a|, political '-'I St 'oownucnoNMoa, "in*! oa*t^ "•O-flACUIB beeil' our pre this sam^ carry us for^ find then to act upon them. It is unders^^ lUtoizether,vm , atH m •San '**iNa Mb- •"•-.a.- ^Cy MKCHANT MAWW Aa Of 1970 -RR. 18424 •isti I.wiif... m I .mumfl. AN ACT •IV, fiM yiX r>i '•'Ini •-w,, Services are provided for seaman in the eight United States Public Health Service Hospitals. -•f" . • � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1970-1979 Description An account of the resource Volumes XXXII-XLI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource September 1976 Description An account of the resource Headlines: SIU, IBU MEMBERS OK MERGER OF THE TWO UNIONS JOBLESS RATE RISES TO 7.9%; HITS HIGH FOR '76 AFL-CIO GENERAL BOARD SETS 6-POINT PLAN HALL SUBMITS CHALLENGE TO AUTOMATION PLANNERS EMPHASIS ON UPGRADING AT N.Y. MEETINGS HALL URGES U.S. ADOPT TOTAL SEAPOWER CONCEPT REPUBLICANS MAKE NO MENTION OF MERCHANT MARINE CONGRESSIONAL BILL WOULD GUT FOOD STAMP PROGRAM GIANT, NEW LAKES M/V ST. CLAIR HAULS COAL TO DETROIT TWO SNUG HARBOR RESIDENTS IN N.Y. BATTLE TRUSTEES SIU'S ALCOHOL REHABILITATION CENTER HAS HELPED 80 SEAFARERS RECORD RETIREMENTS SHAKE UP CONGRESS CARGO PREFERENCE IS WHAT AILING U.S. MERCHANT MARINE NEEDS DON'T BUY SEAGRAM'S BOYCOTT ASKED IN DISTILLERY LOCKOUT SEAFARER ROSE HAS CAUGHT THE 'NUMISMATIC BUG' AUTOMATION: HUMAN BEING MUST BE CONSIDERED MARITIME WORKERS PROTEST STATE DEPT'S INACTION PROTESTS HELD IN PORTS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY AGAINST SOVIET VIOLATIONS OF GRAIN DEAL SCHOLARSHIP WINNER HOPES TO BE COLLEGE TEACHER MAUMEE GETS JAWS GASH IN DUEL WITH ICE UNION OFFICIAL LEORY JONES - ST. LOUIS PORT AGENT - RETIRES COAST GUARD SEIZES $9.5-M IN DRUGS, 2 BOATS OFF FLORIDA; HOLD 9 IS YOUR CHILD PROTECTED? WORKING FOR JOBS AND JOB SECURITY Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 9/1/1976 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXXVIII, No. 9 1976 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/70db55412d0f2f2042a40534c99e35ea.PDF 2c15d90fc6f02e6fe50cb0983eed0286 PDF Text Text vy (•Sal ^klicaOM al tk* WArAi^S •CJ ""' InlMitf'f^tenr District* AFL'CIO •••.-.-••••fx' 'i ' . fli/.. ...a.ft?-,!' mftm . - Pfeiey rmef Poiill rmofi lary^ mn/um 20S74 • ERS It"- •' '' r-> f VoSaXXXVfli,Nc.f . •• ' Auiu*t, 1976 •;• , -..i--; if. . . ,. .._T ... . , '.TT", •i^ •; 1 Poff 32 on ' • .'S •fi-'V •rti'II 'A .'4 "t Pw.f 17.24 on '' ,//f iif / ^ • * - * •- V .^1 . i ! .• ' t �Economic Recovery Slow Jobless Benefits Run Out on 50,000 Each Week The nation's economic recovery con­ tinues to be slow, leaving millions of workers stranded without jobs while their families cope with still rising prices. Each week, 50,000 more people run out of unemployment benefits; most of them cannot find work and will not be able to find work in the near future. The Administration's rhetoric about improvement in the economy does not Union Label Week Set for Sept 6-12 The Labor Day holiday week of Sept. 6-12 in the U.S. has been officially designated Union Label Week by the AFL-CIO and the Union Label and Services Trades Department. During this week AFL-CIO state and local organizations and the Union Label and Service Trade Councils will appeal to the American consumer in Labor Day parades, rallies and in the media to buy U.S. union-made products and services thus providing more jobs for the jobless here as a way of strengthen­ ing the nation's economy and avoiding the purchase of foreign-made imports. Union-made goods and services will bear the union label, store card, shop card and service button. During Union Label Week the motto of "Buy union products and use union services as you would have union wages paid unto you" will be stressed to the buying public. hide the fact that unemployment still is America's major economic problem. Recently, the AFL-CIO Department of Research studied state employment figures. They found that right now, con­ struction, manufacturing, public utili­ ties and transportation were the indus­ tries most severely hit by the recession. The study also revealed that certain states are worse off than others. In 21 states, unemployment is higher than it was two year ago. These 21 states are: Arizona, Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsyl­ vania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Vir­ ginia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia and Wisconsin. Because of the slow-down, the Amer­ ican people are losing more than $200 billion in goods and services that would be produced if the economy was run­ ning full speed ahead. Instead, basic industries in the American economy are still operating far below capacity, the Federal Reserve reports. During the first quarter of 1976, basic industries used only 80 percent of their capacity, compared vdth 92.3 percent in the third quarter of 1973. To make matters worse, most people were able to buy more in 1965 than now. Bureau of Labor Statistics show that in June, real spendable earnings— take home pay stripped of the effects of inflation—averaged $91.15 a week for a worker with three dependents. That was 17 cents less than the average for 1965. Farmworkers Set for ALRB Elections This Year Approximately 50,000 farmworkers will vote in union certification elections in California this coming year, once that state's-Agricultural Labor Rela­ tions Board gears up again for action. On July I, in a major victory for the United Farmworkers Union, the Cali­ fornia Legislature voted $6.8 million to fund the Board. During the past six months the Board has been inactive, ever since its money ran out early, spent on an avalanche of imfair labor practice hearings and challenges to elections. Pressure from the growers kept the Cal­ ifornia Legislature from refunding the Board. The Board administers California's Agricultural Labor Relations Act, passed in June 1975, which gave farm­ workers the right to vote for the union of their choice for the first time in U.S. history. The UFW, which has been organiz­ ing California farmworkers for years, pushed for the law when the Teamsters starting signing with growers to repre­ sent lettuce and grape pickers. These Consfrucfion Unions OK Pay Cut on Rehab Jobs A 25 percent cut in wages and bene­ fits for construction workers on N.Y.C. rehabilitation housing projects has been agreed upon by members of nine local building-trades unions represented by the N.Y.C. Building and Constnaction Trades Council, according to its presi­ dent, Peter J. Brennan, on July 30. In making the move forced by the lack of getting new construction under way, the building council prepared for a bonanza of some $102-mil!ion in funds to be spent for rehabilitation con­ struction work in city poverty areas under the Community Development Block Grant Program of the U.S. De­ partment of Housing and Urban De­ velopment (HUD). Brennan, in a meeting at Niagara Falls, N.Y., said the voluntary pay cut goes against the grain of trade unionists but the local construction unions be­ lieve it's time they got their hardpressed members (double-digit percent the PRESIDENT'S REPORT: Paul Hall 'Know the Candidate' The SIU has always made it a practice to fully engage in "bread and butter" political issues and we have made it a practice to get involved in political elections when seafaring jobs are ultimately at stake. However, our basis for support of a candidate is not tied to any affiliation or philosophy, but to simply whether the candidate will help or hurt the jobs and job security of Seafarers. The SIU contributes the money and support Seafarers have voluntarily donated to SPAD to the campaign funds of pro-maritime and pro-labor can­ didates. Therefore, before casting our votes on November 2, I believe we must all consider how each candidate stands on maritime issues, how each congressman or senator up for reelection has voted on maritime legislation in the past and how their opponents feel about our industry. I say this because we will have to live with the President and legislators elected this November for the next few years and that the fate of all maritime legislation will rest in the hands of these elected Government officials. jobless) back to work and help to re­ habilitate much-needed ghetto housing. Previously, housing rehabilitation work was done by non-union workers. The 25 percent pay-cut plan was formulated in six months after the Na­ tional Housing Rehabilitation Assn. and the international building unions concurred. The management group and the union leaders left details of the pay cut up to the local organizations. contracts were signed without consult­ ing the workers, often after a UFW con­ tract on a ranch expired. During the four months of elections held during the fall of 1975 and winter of 76, the United Farm Workers won 205 elections representing 30,804 workers at peak season to the Team­ ster's 102 elections representing 11,179 workers. "No union" won 22 elections. Out of those elections, 126 UFW vic­ tories were certified to 24 for the Teamsters. * As a result <^1 diese victories, the UFW signed contracts representing 11,500 new members on 41 ranches where broccoli, cauliflower, tomatoes, peppers, melons and apples are grown. 11^ is the biggest growth in member­ ship the union has seen since the grape ranch victories. However, grape growers now are re­ fusing to negotiate with the union. Continued on Page 33 And what happens in these next few years will prove crucial to our efforts to rebuild this industry. With a Congress and President concerned about reestablishing a strong U.S. flag merchant marine, and a Congress willing to work with the SIU on maritime . issues we could see the passage of legislation, as well as the enactment of new^ programs and policies which would foster a newer, more efficient, larger and stronger U.S. fleet capable of meeting this country's needs. We could also see a national cargo policy in the U.S. bulk trades that would give us a fair share of this important trade. Right now a large percentage of all U.S. cargo is bulk and U.S. flag ships move only I percent of this cargo. In addition, a pro-maritime Government would be inclined to negotiate new bilateral shipping agreements wth our trading partners throughout the world which would reserve a share of cargo for U.S. ships. Other goals we consider necessary to develop a strong and stable maritime industry, such as a White House level maritime affairs coordinator and greater cooperation between the Navy and merchant marine, will also be within our reach if we can mobilize the support needed in the next three months to elect those who will consider the welfare of America's seamen. For this reason we must all consider each candidate carefully before voting. We must look beyond his political affiliations, his public image, his philosophi­ cal beliefs and ask, "How does this candidate feel about maritime?" Going to sea is, after all, the career you have chosen. In this modern maritime industry your job security, your future ability to earn a living and all the benefits that this career has brought, depend on our winning the legislation and support needed to bring our merchant fleet back into world prominence. As you look over the candidates and their qualifications think back to the passage of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 and consider the new ships we have manned as a result of that bill. Consider the jobs shipped when SlU-contracted vessels were taken out of lay-up to carry grain to Russia after a bilateral trade agreement guaranteed our fleet a percentage of that cargo and all the trades where new bilateral agree­ ments could reserve a portion of cargo for U.S. flag ships. And let the veto of the oil preference bill in 1974 and the disastrous slump in the tanker market that followed serve as an example of how tightly our ability to earn a living is tied to Federal legislation and regulation. It's something to think about as the elections get nearer. Change of address cards on Form 3579 should be sent to Seafarers international Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. Published monthly. Second Class postage paid at Brooklyn, N. Y. Vol. XXXVIII, No. 8, August 1976. Page 2 Seafarers Log �Wraps Up Year'Long Hearings Hall Urges 4-Pomt Plan toBoosf Maritime WASHINGTON — SIU President Paul Hall wrapped up a year-long Con­ gressional study of the Merchant Ma­ rine Act of 1970 by proposing a broad four-point program to pump new en­ ergy into America's maritime industry. Hall presented summation testimony on behalf of the maritime industry at the closing session of oversight hear­ ings which have b^en conducted by the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee. In his remarks, Hall out­ lined four areas which he said needed immediate and forthright action to de­ velop America's merchant marine so that it can effectively compete in world commerce and perform as a viable auxiliary to the nation's Armed Forces. He urged Congress and the Administra­ tion to: • Adopt a national cargo policy which would assure a fair and reason­ able distribution of freight for U.S. flag ships; • Establish a White House level maritime affairs coordinator who would advise the President on maritime mat­ ters; • Promote incentives for shippers and operators to increase the nation's bulk shipping capabilities; and • Encourage greater cooperation be­ tween the Navy and the merchant ma­ Paul Hall wraps up year-long oversight hearings conducted by the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee. rine in the interest of national defense. vigorously opposed legislation, passed In his remarks to the Congressional In his testimony, Hall said the major attitudes within our own country. He by the House and Senate (last year but Committee, Hall again urged the need said; problems confronting the U.S. maritime pocket-vetoed by President Ford), for greater cooperative effort between "The emergence of state-owned fleets industry stem from official policies and which would have reserved a portion of the Navy and the merchant marine to and the proliferation of cargo reserva­ the carriage of America's oil imports secure the nation's defense. He said this tion measures [of other nations] have for United States flag vessels. The State relationship should have as its comer"contributed greatly to keeping United Department consistently alleged that stone the utilization of the privatelyStates flag participation at a low level. this legislation would have an adverse cwned fleet for those support, sealift But, the problem goes beyond these impact on U.S. foreign relations by and auxiliary duties now performed by international circumstances to another The membership vote concerning touching off reprisals and retaliations' the military's own support fleet. He major roadblock within our own coun­ the proposed merger of the IBU into by other nations. Completely ignored said: try. It is the lack of a national recogni­ the SIU A&G District begins Aug. 16, was the fact that this legislation is vital "The use of the merchant marine to tion of, and commitment to the need 1976 and runs through Sept. 15,1976. to the viability of our merchant marine perform these functions not only serves for a strong United States flag merchant The voting will be conducted by secret precisely because other nations have the important purpose of maintaining marine." mafl ballot. already mandated a percentage of their Ballots can be picked up at any SIU Continued on Page 33 Unaware of Needs foreign trade to their vessels." hiring biill. Seafarers are reminded Hall said that the Executive Branch that all ballots must be postmarked no of our Government is "unaware of the later than Sept. 15, 1976. Voting nation's maritime needs, and the ac­ among IBU members will take |dace tions of many Federal agencies—^not­ during the same time period. ably the State Department, Agriculture The comfdete text of the Agreement and Treasury—are openly hostile to the Leaders of the the NMC Executive Committee and of Merger, as amended, the Report of WASHINGTON aspirations of the nation's maritime in­ the Constitutional Committee, and dustry, and have eroded many of the United States-flag shipping industry president of Moore-McCormack; and the proposed Constitution for the called for adoption of an across-the- Herbert Brand, president of Transpor­ promises of the Merchant Marine Act board cargo policy for all U.S.-flag tation Institute and chairman of the merged Union was carried in the duly of 1970. He said: of the Log. ships as the most effective means of re­ NMC Planning Committee. 1976edition "The State Department, for example. In addition to a national commit­ vitalizing the nation's merchant marine,. ment to the maritime industry through and as a quick shot in the arm for the a cargo preference policy, the industry ailing bulk carriers. Testifying at a hearing of the House spokesmen also called for high level Legislative News Ships'Committees Page 12 coordination of Federal maritime poli­ Washington Activities ,....Page 9 ships' Digests Page 36 Merchant Marine Subcommittee, offi­ cies and programs through the estab­ cers of the Transportation Institute and Coast Guard Failures Page 5 the National Maritime Council called lishment of a White House level mari­ USPHS fight ..Page5 ^ ^ ^ Training and Upgrading for legislation which would assure U.S. time affairs coordinator. In his testimony, Richardson stressed Upgrading dass schedule, carriers a fair share of the nation's im­ the stability within the maritime indus­ Union News requirements & port cargo. try which he said is the result of joint President's Report .......Page 2 application Pages 38-39 The industry spokesmen said that efforts of labor and management func­ Bosuns Supplement .... .Page 17 Seafarers participate In while preference for oil and diy bulk tion within the National Maritime Headquarters Notes Page 8 'A' seniority upgrading .Page 37 cargoes would have to have a different Council. Port of Philadelphia ......Page 4 QED requirements and legislative approach, a resolution ap­ Barker, who stressed the need for a SPAD honor roll ..... .Back page application .Page39 proving bilateral cargo sharing agree­ greater national commitment to the ments with the carriers of other coun­ strategic importance of bulk carriers as General News Membership News tries and certain pooling arrangements an _ integral part of our national defense National unemployment ... Page 2 Former scholarship would be enough to revive the sagging capability, warned of the growing threat Demonstrations ........Page 11 winner Page 15 bulk carrier segment of the industry. of the state-owned fleets of Russia and ERISA Mailing Page 28 New SIU pensioners .....Page 31 Appearing before the committee other Communist-bloc countries. He Hall Hits Corporations .. .Page 10 - Final Departures . .......Page 35 which this month ended a year-long pointed out that less than 2 percent of examination of the nation's maritime American foreign commerce is coming Shipping industry problems were Paul F, Rich­ into this country on U.S.-flagships. Zapata Ranger Page 32 Special Feature All of the industry spokesmen sum­ ardson, chairman of the National Mari­ Dispatchers Reports Page34 Transportation Institute ..Page 13 time Council and V. P. of Sea-Land med up the problems of the U.S. ship­ Services; James R. Barker, chairman of ping industry in one word: "Cargo " Merger Vote Aug. 16>—Sept. 15 Maritime Industry Leaders Ask New U.S. Cargo Policy INDEX August, 1976 Pages �Grain Trips to Russia Spur Philly ecause shipping was so good, there weren't enough Sea­ farers for a quorum at the Phila­ delphia membership meeting July 6. There was, of course, an infor­ mational meeting but some men on the beach who couldn't make it after the July 4 weekend, were excused in the Bicentennial spirit. Normally during the summer about 65 Seafarers are registered in Philadelphia. But early in July, there were only 43. The rest were working grain runs to Russia on one of the six ships that loaded up in Philly harbor during the pre­ vious weeks. The grain shipments also helped out the longshoremen and other harbor workers in this inland port where deep sea ship­ ping can be slow. SIU members heard Port Agent John Fay go over the latest report on the SlU-IBU merger proposal B SlU members keep up to date on Union affairs at tfie Philadelphia meeting, July 6. Felipe Serrano (r.) relaxes before the Philadelphia meeting begins while John Schaller reads the Log. Both men sail in the steward department. A hand of cards passes the time before the meeting begins. Planning their next move are (clockwise from left) Harry McCullough, steward department; Steve Vincovitch, SIU pensioner; Vincent Motzel, member of Local 25—Op­ erating Engineers; and Manuel Madarang, SIU pensioner. and other Union affairs. Brother Fay, who was voted in as a dele­ gate to the Democratic Conven­ tion from South Philly, told the men he was looking forward to the New York City meeting where the outlook on maritime and labor affairs would be among his first considerations. Port Agent John Fay, chairman of the Philadelphia meeting, goes over the July reports while reading clerk Joe Air (center), and recording secretary George Brennan (right) look on. - Expecting a vacation check. Brother John Stiles, A.B., waits patiently as SIU Patrolman Joe Walsh looks through the mail that was delivered to the Phila­ delphia Hall over the weekend. Seafarers Log Page 4 \ i If , • . .1.^ �\/ In 19 Page Document: SlU Rips Coast Guard Failures Calling for a Congressional investi­ gation into the U.S. Coast Guard's ca­ pricious and arbitrary manner of carry­ ing out its duties, SIU President Paul Hall documented the Coast Guard's failure "to administer laws and to pro­ mulgate and enforce regulations for the promotion of safety of life and prop­ erty" in a 19 page letter to Mario Biaggi (D., N.Y.), chairman of the House Sub­ committee on the Coast Guard. This request for hearings has been granted and, though originally set to begin in September, they are now tenta­ tively scheduled to be held early next year. "Enforcing some regulations hap­ hazardly and others not at all," Hdl charged that "the Coast Guard has acted arbitrarily" in the areas of vessel manning, watchstanding, training and certification of ABs and apprentice mates, tankermen, the Occupational Safety and Health Act, and riding crews. "The area in which one of the most serious problems has arisen is that of vessel manning," Hall's letter said. By allowing minimum manning de­ cisions to be made on a vessel-to-vessel basis in each port. Hall pointed out that, "manning may vary from vessel to vessel even within the same class." "For example the Coast Guard has issued Inspection Certificates for three Falcon class tankers allowing them to be manned by different combinations of ratings even though these vessels are all of similar construction," Hall said. Charging also that the Coast Guard is jeopardizing crew safety by setting unrealistically low manning scales on new ships. Hall pointed to its decision to eliminate the engine room ratings for Chevron and other class tankers as "an example which epitomizes Coast Guard disregard for life and property." "The decision to eliminate the engine room ratings on various classes of ves­ sels; to fail to develop enforcement pro­ cedures to insure that vessels do in fact employ a three-watch system; to pro­ mulgate regulations which would com­ bine the responsibilities of a tankerman with those of a licensed officer; and to otherwise act to reduce the number of certified personnel employed on a vessel all serve to greatly increase the physical and mental burdens imposed on those few remaining shipboard employees," he said. By the Coast Guard's own admission. Hall told Rep. Biaggi, the fatigue caused by undermanning jeopardizes "the health of the individual worker and the safety of the vessel and crew." His letter went on to cite Coast Guard policies which allow the use of riding crews, the operation of drilling rigs without ABs aboard, and the creation of an apprentice mate rating as further examples of the Coast Guard's disre­ gard for established safety standards, both those stipulated by their own regu­ lations and by. Congressional mandate. "The Coast Guard has failed to ob­ serve the law and carry out its man­ date." Hall told Rep. Biaggi. "Its ac­ tions have been arbitrary and capri­ cious, exhibiting a flagrant disregard for the commitments made to you and to maritime labor." Concluding his letter to the chairman of the House Subcommittee on the Coast Guard, Hall wrote, "we strongly urge that the Coast Guard establish specific, objective and definitive pro­ cedures to be followed by all Coast Guard personnel and to be applied uni­ formly to all vessels in all ports. And, to that end, we ask that you investigate the Coast Guard's practices and con­ sider corrective legislation. "The Coast Guard persists in its ar­ bitrary and capricious manner contrary to Congressional mandates. We there­ fore request, and sincerely believe, it is in the public interest that your Sub­ committee undertake an investigation of the Coast Guard's administration of ap­ plicable laws relative to our merchant vessels, crews and other related areas, as well as practices and procedures util­ ized by the Coast Guard, with the object of public hearings for necessary legisla­ tive enactment." I j?' I Administration Rebuffed Congress' Committees OK $128 Million for USPHS The Health, Education and Welfare Appropriations Committees in both the House of Representatives and Senate have agreed to allocate the $128 million needed to insure continued operation of the U.S. Public Health Service Hos­ pitals, rebuffing the Ford Administra­ tion's latest attempt to close down the PHS hospital system. The Administration had asked for only $90 million in its HEW budget re­ quest for the PHS hospitals, calling for the phasing out of the PHS system in favor of "contract care" for seamen in private or veteran's hospitals. The Administration submitted this $90 million budget request even though last spring, local health planning agen­ cies in the eight areas having PHS hos­ pitals unanimously rejected an earlier HEW proposal to close the PHS facil­ ities. The $128 mfllion appropriation allo­ cated by Congress will assure that all eight PHS hospitals, as well as all other PHS facilities and clinics, continue op­ erating at 1973 levels. The Administration is, however, per­ sisting in its efforts to close the PHS facilities and has introduced a bill in the House of Representatives which would give it the authority to shut down Shepard in Labor Delegation to Tunisia During the last week in May, SIU At­ lantic Coast Vice President Earl "Bull" Shepard, visited Tunisia as part of an AFL-CIO delegation. The Americans were invited by the Secretary-General of the Tunisian General Union of La­ bor and they traveled to union centers around the country, meeting with the Tunisian Prime Minister and the Amer­ ican Ambassador. The object of the mission was to pro­ vide Americans with first hand knowl­ edge of the role and purpose of the Tunisian labor movement, its problems and its needs. Also in the delegation were Melvin H. Roots, executive vice president of the Operative Plasterers' and Cement Masons' International Association; Pat­ rick J. O'Farrell, executive director of the African-American Labor Center, and his assistant, Ron Ciccone. AFL-CIO delegation to Tunisia discusses labor problems with the Tunisian Prime Minister, H6di Nouira (far right). Other participants were (from right to left) Earl Shepard. SIU Atlantic Coast vice president: Ron Ciccone, aide to the African-American Labor Center (AALC); Mel Roots, executive vice president of the Plasterers' Union; Patrick O'Farrell, executive director of the AALC; Habib Achour, secretary general of the Tunisian General Union of Labor, and the prime minister's aide. August, 1976 the entire PHS system. This new closure bill has been refer­ red to the House Committee on Inter­ state and Foreign Commerce whose chairman. Rep. Paul Rogers (D. Fla.) has indicated he will not act on the leg­ islation, and it once again appears that the Administration's efforts to close the PHS hospitals will fail. The $128 million PHS budget, in­ suring full operation of the hospitals in 1977, is mandated by the HEW Appro­ priations Bill which is also expected to require HEW to report to Congress on the need for renovation at the eight PHS hospitals. It is hoped that this report will lead to the allocation of funds for the trans­ fer of the Galveston PHS hospital to a newer nearby hospital building which is now empty, a move already approved by HEW's assistant secretary for health. Seafarers Can Submit Absentee Ballots On next Nov. 2, Election Day you may be on board a tanker docked off the coast of Indonesia, or on an ore carrier headed for Duluth. But you can still vote by using an absentee ballot if you are a citizen and if you are registered to vote. If you are not registered to vote and are shipped out far from home, most states will send you an absentee regis­ tration form as well, According to the League of Women Voters, a non-partisan organization which has years of experience dealing with voter registration, the requirements for absentee voting and registration vary from state to state, although there are some common procedures. To request an absentee ballot, write or go in person to your local board of elections (or county clerk—depending on the state) in the city or county where you are registered to vote, and explain that you are in the merchant marine and will be away on Election Day. You will receive an official form to fill out. After this is done, the ballot will be sent to you hopefully in time to vote. Deadlines for applying for and re­ turning the ballot vary, but to be sure, apply at least 30 days before Election Day and send the ballot back in the mail so that it arrives by the Friday before elections take place (Oct. 29). If you need to register to vote and cannot go to your board of elections in person, write them explaining that you are in the merchant marine, but that your official residence is in their area and they will send you the proper forms. When you write, tell them if you will be needing an absentee ballot as well. Reg­ istration should be done as soon as possible. If you have any difficulties, you can call or write your local League of Wo­ men Voters or city hall for help. Chemical Workers End Lever Brothers Strike on July 7 Twenty-six hundred members of the International Chemical Workers Union (ICWU) at four Lever Brothers Co. U.S. plants voted July 7 to end their strike and boycott against the soap com­ pany which began on Apr. 10. The ICWU Lever Brothers Council representing the chemical workers ac­ cepted the company's new offers which included a $1.86 an hour wage hike in a three-year contract—the first in 30 years—a modified cost of living allow­ ance, a $12 a month per year of service minimum pension, increased termina­ tion pay and senior employees retire­ ment options with incentives so junior workers would not be laid off because of job eliminations and consolidations. Workers threatened with future lay­ offs at the Edgewater, N.J., Baltimore, St. Louis and Los Angeles plants will also get company insurance and other benefits. Pages 'r' �An Open Letter to All Seafarers At Sea, Ashore SIU Alcohol Rehabilitation Program A Chance for a Fresh Start in Life Brother Seafarers: The SIU's Alcohol Rehabilitation Program is proving a very successful one. Since its establishment^in early 1976 many of our members have been given the chance for a fresh start in life—a start that we all hope will lead to the road oi complete recovery. . • • However, for this vital program to continue its successful track record on a long term basis, two very important ingredients must be supplied. ni ^ First, the program must receive the cooperation and support of every SIU member. We all must be willing to lend a helping hand to those who are suffering from alcoholism by encouraging them to participate in the program and to come to grips with their problem. Secondly, and just as important, the program itself must be well organized and geared toward the special proW^s of Seafarers. I believe we have this kind of program right now, and I believe that SIU members should know about it. That is, all Seafarers should know the Program's policy for treatment; eligibility requirements and other important aspects of the program. All of this information is carried below. I encourage all SIU members to become familiar with it, because the success or failure of this program will always depend on you, the individual Seafarer. Policy • Alcoholism is a disease and can be treated! The Seafarers International Union will make evety effort to remove the stigma associated with alcoholism. The SIU will also intensify its efforts to eliminate alcoholism within its membership, and see that appropriate assistance, treatment, and follow up are available to each eligible member. Eligibility • Employees should have a minimum of 360 days seatime within two years and 90 days within the last calendar year and one day seatime within the last six months to be considered eligible for treatment at the Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center. ® Retirees are eligible for treatment. Referrals • • • • The port agent or his designate should be responsible for referrals. A call to the Center prior to sending the man should be made to determine space availability. If a seaman's condition is in doubt, a check-up by the clinic or USPHS physician is a must. Seamen should not be allowed to enter transportation while carrying alcoholic beverages. Detoxification • The USPHS should take full responsibility for this phase of the treatment. Loans • A petty cash fund in the amount of $750.00 shall be available at the Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center. The director will be the custodian of the fund. • The fund will be for granting interest bearing loans to the residents in such categories as personal needs, clothing, support, prescriptions, miscellaneous (this includes items which the custodian deems of therapeutic value). An explanation for all loans will be recorded. • Transportation: Eligible members who are approved to attend the program will be given a ticket for travel from the port to Piney Point. The ticket will be purchased through the travel agent utilized by each port. The member will sign a loan form indicating the amount of the ticket. The ticket is considered a loan and is repayable with interest to the Seafsirers Welfare Plan. All travel arrangements will be made by the port agent or his designate in coordination with the staff at the Center. • A signed loan form indicating the amount of monies in each transaction will be sent to the plans office. In addition, a signed and notarized confession of judgment form indicating the interest rate, the total amount of monies borrowed from the welfare plan and the terms of the loan will be sent from the Center to the plans office. Shipping • A resident at the Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center who is not already registered shall be registered upon arrival at the Center at the port of his choice. • Upon faithful completion of the prescribed treatment at the Center, the director or one of his staff, shall call the port agent where the resident is registered and the port agent shall make the necessary arrangement for employment subject to the shipping rules. • The resident shall stay at the Center until there is a job for him, at which time, the port agent and the staff at the Center will arrange transportation for the resident to his job assignment. FratemaUy, PcMiei PaiilHaU Page 6 Seafarers Log �\/ Alcoholism The Road Back Can Be a Difficult One By Dr. Joseph Logue SIU Medidal Director A couple of weeks ago I had a conversation with an S.I.U. member. His outlook on life and mental wellbeing have vastly improved since I last saw him six months ago. I asked hint what had happened to change his previous state, and I believe his story can be of value to others. Marshall W. just turned 40. He is a Seafarer who works in the engine room, but in the past five years he had not upgraded himself in the engine room. His wife was seriously thinking of leaving him, taking along their two children. It was at this point she learned through an organization called AlrAnon that her husband really didn't hate her. Marshall was a sick man. He had a disease called ALCOHOLISM, Marshall could not control his drinking problem by sheer will-power alone. Hisirrational and irresponsible behavior stemmed from the fact that he had a disease. It could happen to anyone—a rich individual with all that money had to oner, or a poor individual trying to survive in the in­ ner city. It had happened to Marshall. As defined by the World Health Organization, an "alcoholic is a per­ son, whose chronic use of alcohol causes any trouble in any major area of life—his job, his homelife, or his health". Alcoholism is an evasive and elud­ ing entity to define simply. It is three­ fold, in that it affects the body, mind and spirit. The alcoholic suffers from a real illness which he has no control over. It is not caused by a desire to hurt others, a weakness of will or immo­ rality. We live in an age where ig­ norance and prejudice are being overthrown by knowledge and under­ standing. Society is rapidly accepting the fact that alcoholism is very much a real disease. The alcoholic cannot have that one drink, or a whole cycle of dependence is set up. Alcoholism is when you can't stop after one drink. It is a progressive disease, and when not treated can be fatal. Although alcoholism is a disease, it is much like an addiction to any other drug. Someone addicted to heroine though can withdraw from the drug, without the withdrawal be­ ing fatal. However, if one withdraws from severe chronic alcoholism with­ out proper medical supervision, one can die. Alcohol withdrawal can be just as fatal as chronic progressive alcoholism. An alcoholic does not want to hear that he is one. He will do everything to convince everyone, himself in­ cluded, that he is not an alcoholic; that he has his problem under con­ trol. He needs help. Sometimes treat­ ment in a Detoxification Unit is ne­ cessary. Follow-up therapy, which is basically re-education, is imperative. An alcoholic must leam all he can about his disease, and after a long hard struggle, when he can reach be­ yond himself and help another alco­ holic, he has come a long way. In treating the alcoholic, cessation of alcohol intake is the first step in rehabilitation. Education is essential. Simple compassion and understand­ ing is most important. It acts as a bridge to the alcoholic's isolation. There can be no recourse to sedation. It is a disease that requires day-to-day treatment. It is only when the alcoholic, in this case Marshall, decides he has a problem, a serious progressive dis­ ease, can treatment be started. The individual must want help. No one can force it upon him. Once Marshall faced his problem, he sought out treatment. He found that he was not alone. Discussing his problem with an old drinking buddy, he found his friend totally different. He was sober and happy, actually excited about living. His old drinldng buddy had learned that the alcoholic must learn to live today. Yesterday is over, and tomorrow's anticipated problems may never materialize. He must face today, and work on the present 24 hours. It is only today that he decides to drink or not to drink. Marshall decided to give this new idea a try. He had read about the Alcoholic Rehab Center in Piney Point through the Log. He called the Rehab Center, and immediately went into the program. When I spoke with Marshall, he had just paid off after a four month run. He had paid some of his family's back bills. He was no longer consid­ ered a "troublemaker" on board ship. He was in short, a changed man. He was a responsible and conscientious individual. Marshall was going through the clinic for his yearly physical. He planned on throwing in for another job to pay off other back debts. Then he planned to go back to Piney Point for upgrading. He has a new lease on life. As long as Marshall W. takes his sobriety as a vital course in life he will live his life in the manner of dig­ nity and respect that every human is entitled to. A sentence that he used: "Today is the first day of the rest of my life", is truly an appropriate way of looking at life. • '!>• If 4 / • I i SIU Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center I am interested in attending a six-week program at the SIU Alco­ holic Rehabilitation Center. I understand that this will be kept strictly confidential, and that no records or information about me will be kept ' anywhere except at The Center. i Name .{ 'j 1 Address (Street or RFD) Telephone No Mail to: THE CENTER Star Route Box 153-A Valley Lee, Md. 20692 or call, 24 hours-a-day,(301) 994-0010 August, 1976 \ Page 7 • f 'F- r— • - �In an effort to help fill that gap left by our older brothers now retiring or who have passed away, last month the Seafarers Appeals Board okayed an increase in the number of Seafarers who could take the "A" Seniority Program each Headquarters Notes by SHU Vice IVesident Frank Drozak The vocational programs at the Harry Lundeberg School were created both for the benefit of the individual Seafarer and for the overall good of the entire membership. As a seafarer you can take advantage of the. various training programs to learn the skills which lead to new endorsements, higher pay, more responsibility on the Job and greater job security. And as more members upgrade, the SIU increases its strength as a union of skilled workers able to man any ship rnd move any cargo, whether it be grain on T-2 tankers or LNG on the most sophisticated energy carriers in the world. This well-trained membership insures that we can meet our present contrac­ tual commitments to operators while also insuring we will be able to keep up with the rapid changes in this highly technical industry. While the ships we have been manning in the past may become obsolete. Seafarers will always be an integral part of America's modern merchant marine because of our training programs at the Lundeberg School. So for your own good and for the good of the Union, I urge all of you who meet the requirements to look into the SIU's many upgrading programs and to get down to the Lundeberg School. One of those important programs, vital to both the Union and the individual member, is the "A" Seniority Upgrading Program. ™Tws month the first of those increased classes graduated, bringing to 251 the number of Union members who have passed through this program. These men have also guaranteed their own job security by earning an "A" book while helping guarantee that the Union will have enough qualified men to fulfill our shipping commitments. o u- • A curriculum for the Steward Department Recertification Program, which is designed to help the SIU meet its future steward department manning needs, is now being carefully worked out. Plans for this program should be submitted for final approval by the membership within the next few months. In addition to these programs and others which lead to specific rating endorse­ ments two important upgrading courses offered to all Seafarers are the Firefighting and LNG/LPG training programs. All U'.S. seamen will be required to have firefighting certificates in the near future and it is relatively simple to get that certificate. Just speak to your port agent and he will help arrange for you to attend the two-day firefighting course offered jointly by the Lundeberg School and the MSC-MARAD Firefighting School in Earle, N.J. . . , r, ^ r, LNG/LPG tankers will soon make up a significant portion of the U.S. flag merchant fleet. To get a job aboard one of these new fuel carriers Seafarers in all departments will be required to have special training. You can get this train­ ing at the Lundeberg School by attending their LNG/LPG course. The next class is scheduled to begin on Sept. 20. Iwould also like to take this opportunity to remind you that It is your responsihility and duty to make sure you are properly relieved before leaving a ship especially those ships which are shuttling. It took a great deal of hard bargaining to get these shorter articles which allow a crew to be repatriated after six months andIask you not to take a job on one of these shuttles unless you intend to stay the entire six months. SIU Efforts Led to Maritime Plank in Dem Platform The three-point maritime plank adopted by the Democratic Party as part of their 1976 campaign platform came about as the result of the success­ ful efforts of the SIU to get all segments of the maritime industry to develop and support a joint platform proposal geared towards meeting the problems of the U.S. merchant fleet. Called the Committee for a New Maritime Program, this joint labor-in­ dustry committee formed through the SIU's initiative, included over 60 mari­ time unions, companies and associa­ tions. This committee drew up a proposal which called for the appointment of a maritime affairs advisor to the Presi­ dent, continued commitment to the ob­ jectives of the Merchant Marine Acts of 1936 and 1970, and development of a national cargo policy. When the Democratic Party's Plat­ form Committee held hearings on plat­ form proposals in May, SIU President Paul Hall and James Barker, chairman and chief executive officer of MooreMcCormack Resources, presented this joint maritime program. Drawing on their testimony, the Drafting Sub-Committee of the Plat­ form Committee wrote a comprehen­ sive maritime platform proposal which read: "The Democratic Party is com­ mitted to a strong and competitive mer­ chant fleet, built in the United States and manned by American seamen, as an instrument of international relations and national security. In order to re­ vitalize our merchant fleet, the party pledges itself to a higher level of co­ ordination of maritime policy, reaf­ firmation of the objectives of the Mer­ chant Marine Acts of 1936 and 1970, and the development of a national cargo policy which assures the U.S. fleet a fair participation in all U.S. trade." This plank was presented to the en­ tire Platform Committee which voted unanimously to include it in the 1976 Democratic platform. When the delegates to the Demo­ cratic Convention met in New York City in early July they overwhelmingly approved the entire program submitted by the Platform Committee. After ratification of the platform by the Democratic Convention, SIU offi­ cials met with Platform Drafting SubCommittee members and other Demo­ cratic Party members at a luncheon in the Waldorf-Astoria to discuss imple­ mentation of the comprehensive mari­ time plank they had drawn up, the first substantial maritime plank ever adopted by the Democratic Party. Earlier Democratic platforms con­ tained only a few general words about maritime and the 1972 platform did not even mention our nation's merchant marine. •'•..a:--: v"4i Seated with SIU Vice President Frank Drozak (second from right) at a lunch­ eon during the Democratic National Convention in New York City last month are members of the Drafting Sub-Committee which drew up the maritime plank included in the Democratic Party's 1976 campaign platform. Shown here after Pages the convention delegates had overwhelming approved the platform are, from 'the left, Nicholas Carbone, Marian Humes, David McClung, Drozak and Bar­ bara Easterling. Se^rwsLog �V/ Nat Goldfinger, 59, Dies;AFL-CIO Research Chief Nat Goldfinger, 59, AFL-CIO re search director since 1963 and "labor's No. 1 economist," succumbed to cancer on July 22 at his home in Silver Spring, Md. He had been in ill health the past year. Previously, he was named assistant director of research for the AFL-CIO in 1958. Netite to Memboa On Pntodan When throwing in tor work during a job can at any SlU Hiring HaU, members most produce the toliowing: • membership certificate o registration card o cliniccard o seaman's papers In addition, when assigning a job the dbpatcher wiii comply with the toUowtng Section 5, Sobsection 7 of the Sn) Shipping Roles: ^Within each class of seniority rating in every Department, prior­ ity for entry rating jobs shaU he given to all seamen who possess Lifeboatman endorsement by the United States Coast Guard. The Seafarers Appeals Board may waive the preceding sentence when, in the sole judgment of the Board, ondiie hardship will result or extenuating circumstances vrar^ rant such Waiver." A nati/e of the Bronx, New York, he was a 1938 graduate of City College there. Thereafter, he toiled for organ­ ized labor in the world of working peo­ ple the rest of his life. In an eulogy to Brother Goldfinger a long-time friend of the SIU and mari­ time workers, AFL-CIO SecretaryTreasurer Lane Kirkland said in part" ... he was the chief economist of, to and for the people ... the fire was in him when it was needed. He was a fierce and stubborn fighter for the interests of working people against those who would sacrifice their welfare to some high policy or grand design." UAW President Leonard Woodcock said that for 30 years Goldfinger had "worked tirelessly, with exceptional dedication and deep commitment to improve the lives of working people throughout the nation and the world." Only last February, Goldfinger, an outstanding foe of multinational cor­ porations, told the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department (MTD) Executive Board meeting that the U.S. Trade Act of 1974 fails to help the unemployed American workers hurt by imports as their jobs were exported overseas. He said multinationals should be control­ led by a UN-like body. As chairman of the AFL-CIO Re­ search and Economics Policy Com­ mittees, he was well known to Con­ gressional committees the last 10 years testifying for full employment against inflation in order not to let the low wage earner suffer the slings and arrows of economic recession. In the '60s and '70s, he attacked Government policy on wage-price guideposts and controls. Washington Activities By B. Rocker Congress is on a limited time schedule because of the number of appropriations still to be passed and the recesses scheduled during this session. The appropria­ tions must be passed to pay for programs already implemented. Congress re­ cently returned from a recess for the Democratic Convention and will leave again for the Republican Convention Aug. 12. Floor debates sometimes last late into the evening, and the Senate has ex­ tended its hours by meeting each day at 9 a.m. Some of our major issues for the month are; PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE HOSPITALS The Labor-HEW Appropriation Bill for Fiscal Year 1977, which contains funds for PHS hospitals, has gone to a House-Senate Conference Committee. Conferees agreed on July 28 to appropriate $128 million for continued operation of the hospitals. Rep. John Murphy is chairing hearings in the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee on H.R. 14499, a bill that would remove the hospitals from the au­ thority and control of Congress, and would ultimately allow the Administration to close them. There have been repeated attempts by the Administration to close the eight remaining hospitals, but the SIU is constantly on guard against loss of the facili­ ties for Seafarers and continues to push for improvements in both the facilities and the quality of care provided for U.S. seamen. Meany Center for Labor Studies, Silver Spring, Md. Surviving are his widow, Betty; two daughters, Judith and Ruth; his mother, Lena, and a sister, Mrs. Anne Rosenr berg, both of Los Angeles. Burial was in Falls Church, Va. HLSS President Reappointed to Federal Post Nat Goldfinger From 1964 to 1969, he was on the Advisory Committee on the U.S. Im­ port-Export Bank and in 1965 was on President Johnson's Special Committee on East-West Trade. Following graduate school, Gold­ finger in 1944 joined the United Paperworkers of America as director of researchr and education. In 1950, he was CIO associate director of research and secretary of the committee on economic policy. In 1955, he became assistant research director for the merged AFLCIO. He became director when Stanley Ruttenberg quit to join the Govern­ ment. In 1974, he was head of the National Bureau of Economic Research Inc. and of the Industrial Relations Research Assn. He also was a member of the executive committee of the Joint Coun­ cil on Economic Education and Ameri­ can Economics Assn. On July 23, the AFL-CIO estab­ lished the Goldfinger Memorial Fund for Labor Research at the George NEGOTIATED PROCUREMENT The President signed a bill this month to raise the limit on Federal ship con­ struction subsidies from the present 35 to 50 percent. The legislation is designed to bring our shipbuilding construction costs more nearly in line with the belowcost bids by foreign shipyards. The law will still require the shipbuilder to justify the need for subsidy and the amount required. OFFICE OF MARITIME AFFAIRS COORDINATOR Rep. Thomas Downing of Virginia has introduced a bill to establish an Oflfice of Maritime Affairs Coordinator in the Executive Office of the President. A similar bill had already been introduced in the Senate by Robert Taft (R-Ohio). Establishment of such an office could provide information and input to policy at the White House level, and could coordinate maritime policies which are now fragmented in a number of Government agencies. We believe the result would be more effective use of the merchant marine and growth of the U.S.-flag merchant fleet. Rep. Downing's bill has been referred to the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee. Support To Protect Your The Public Lands Subcommittee of the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs is holding hearings on the transport of oil from Alaska to the lower 48 states. They are also holding hearings on proposals regarding speedy delivery of natural gas from Alaska. Job Security in Bills to extend the provisions of the Jones Act to the Virgin Islands are in both the House Merchant Marine and Senate Commerce Committees, but have August, 1976 y not yet been reported out. If passed, crude oil and petroleum products carried between the U.S. and the Virgin Islands would have to be transported in U.S.flag ships, manned by U.S. seamen. The exemption was originally on a year-toyear basis, but for 40 years has been unlimited and continuing. ALASKA PIPELINE JONES ACT Hazel Brown, president of the Harry Lundeberg School, was recently reap­ pointed to the Federal Committee on Apprenticeship for a second two-year term by Secretary of Labor William J. Usery. The committee advises the Depart­ ment of Labor on ways to expand apprenticeship programs around the country. Safeguarding the welfare of apprentices, setting up new experi­ mental programs, and including mem­ bers of minority groups and women in apprentice training are some of the committee's concerns. Members of the committee include representatives of labor, management, and the public. Miss Brown was ap­ pointed as a public representative be­ cause of her experience as an educator at the Lundeberg School. In a letter to Secretary of Labor W. J. Usery, Miss Brown accepted the reap­ pointment and said, .. some positive changes are beginning to surface which make the efforts worthwhile." Her term will end June 6,1978. the Fight for Fauorable Legislation Seafarers arc urged to contribute to SPAD. It is the way to have your voke heard and to keep your union effective in the fif^t for legMlation to protect the security of every Seafarer and his family. Pages " •i- 1 ( �SlU President Paul Hail Charges: Corporations Undercutting U.S. Security SIU President Paul Hall has charged nation will be importing more than half that the big U.S. corporations are "un­ of its copper, potassium and sulphur dercutting national security ' through needs. their persistent long-term policy of 1970 Act Has Failed using foreign-hag ships instead of Amer­ Hall also noted that with passage of ican-flag vessels in the import of mil­ the Merchant Marine Act of 1970, "the lions of tons of vital dry bulk cargoes President and Congress emphatically each year. stated that the national security re­ Speaking last month before the quired the construction of 300 new mer­ MARAD-industry sponsored National chant ships . . . And no feature of the Assessment Planning Conference on Act received more attention or had U.S.-Flag Bulk Shipping, Hall flatly af­ more unanimous support than the at­ firmed "this nation's dry bulk fleet is tempt to strengthen our dangerously practically non-existent... and despite deficient U.S.-flag bulk shipping capa­ widespread and growing concern about bility." the decline of U.S. seapower, the large President Hall then aflirmed, "Un­ corporations have failed to acknowl­ fortunately, the 1970 Act has failed edge their own responsibility, individ­ with respect to dry bulk ships because ually or collectively." in six years, only two OBO's have been Hall pointed out that "America is an constructed under the program." island nation .. . reliant on imports by The entire U.S.-flag fleet contains less ship of 72 vital raw materials," and he than 20 dry bulk vessels, which are quoted statistics of the Department of mostly converted and elongated C-3's the Interior which show that the U.S. and C-4's built during World War II. must import at least half of its require­ Only five of these are employed in the ments of 13 basic materials, includ­ nation's foreign trades. ing aluminum, chromium, manganese, Hall affirmed, however, that "despite nickel, tin and zinc, vital to any indus­ the availability of Federal assistance intrialized nation. These statistics also ' tended to equalize costs, it is a matter show that by 1985, the U.S. will import of record that most American corpora­ more than half of its iron, lead and tions have chosen not to employ U.S.tungsten, and by the year 2000, the flag ships, whether it be their propriety fleets or independently owned vessels, to import bulk commodities." Last year, only 2.4 percent of the 131 million long tons of the dry bulk car­ goes imported to the U.S. was carried on American-flag ships, and a major portion of this was grain to Russia under bilateral shipping agreements. Hall declared, "The vital importance of the U.S.-flag merchant marine to the national security has been demonstrated by experience, reaflirmed by every seri­ ous study and reasserted countless times by every President and by Congress. Yet the large American corporations have failed to recognize that an adequate U.S. merchant fleet is an indispensable component of our seapower . . . and they have failed to recognize the vital necessity of accomplishing our nation's maritime objectives or their own re­ sponsibilities in that regard." President Hall warned these corpora­ tions to stop living in the past and called on them to recognize "that there is a new world order in which we can no longer afford to cede our merchant ship­ ping capability to foreigners; nor can we allow any American to imperil his country's national security posture for narrow personal interests." Natfonal Cnrgo Policy Hall then affirmed that "the time has come for Government and industry, working cooperatively, to formulate and develop a national cargo policy for these imports." He noted that such a policy should provide that a minimum peprcentage of energy and essential raw material imports be carried on U.S.-flag vessels "in order to ensure that a de­ fense and commercial transport capabil­ ity is available at all times." Hall also noted that this policy should include bilateral trade agreements between the U.S. and its major trading partners. President Hall suggested the estab­ lishment of a task force, composed of representatives from the shipping in­ dustry and labor, to meet on a regular basis to bring the goals of the maritime industry to fruition. He concluded, "The future of the merchant marine and the bulk fleet lies in the hands of our major industries and it is up to us to make them understand how essential their cooperation is. Our responsibility to the nation requires no less." In addition to President Hall, other speakers at the conference included Robert Blackwell, assistant secretary of commerce for maritime affairs. Labor's Role Is Neressary in Development of the Oceans Labor's role in the commercial de­ management and government if we are velopment of the oceans "is no less to achieve quickly and efficiently the essential than that of the scientists, the necessary gc^ in the commercial de­ specialized technicians, the financial re­ velopment of the oceans." sources and the government direction Moody also affirmed that American and motivation that must go Into accom­ labor was ready and able .to accept the plishment of even a fraction of the de­ challenges of the new industrial thrust velopment opportunities available in expected in commercial ocean develop­ the oceans," according to O. William ment, and he cited labor's contributions Moody, administrator of the AFL-CIO and impressive record in development Maritime Trades Department. of America's space program as an ex­ Speaking recently at the National ample of what can be accomplished by Planning Conference on the Commer­ the American worker. cial Development of the Oceans, Moody As another example of how a well criticized the fact that in the Confer­ trained labor force can benefit industry. ence's discussions of program elements Moody cited a significant 24 percent of the various envisioned uses of the productivity gain in the U.S. maritime ocean, which include oil and gas explor­ industry from 1969 to 1974 even ation; mining of hard minerals; utiliza­ though manning scales on the newer tion of the living resources; ocean siting U.S. vessels had dropped. for cities, energy facilities and airports and many others, "little mention ap­ Moody pointed out, though, that "la­ peared of labor as a resource or as a bor stands for much more in this grand problem—as it seems to be looked upon scheme for ocean development than sim­ by a good many people even in this ply the means of putting together the enlightened age." nuts and bolts and keeping the wheels Moody bluntly stated that 'such an turning in the fundamental stages of approach will not get the job done," construction and in the operating proc­ and reaffinned that "labor must be ess. It will be working men and women made a full, active and contributing who will have to deal in the most ele­ partner along with capital, science. mentary sense with an environment. could form the cornerstone of a total oceans development policy that "can achieve great benefits in terms of pro­ Moody then affirmed that "organized duction." labor and its leadership is best equipped He concluded, "If we are to achieve to deal with the political and social the kind of commercial development ,of consequences that certainly will result the oceans that many see as necessary from the dislocation and relocation of to our survival, then we must address work forces in the achievement of the ourselves as a people to the involve­ goals that will considered in this Con­ ment of all elements of our society in ference." the determination and implementation of deserving and attainable goals. Labor Could Form Cornerstone stands ready to serve as an active part­ In closing remarks. Moody stated ner in the planning for and achieve­ that industry, in partnership with labor. ment of those objectives." often benign, but often hostile in the extreme." US, Japanese Unionists Meet Leslie Elected to New lUOE Job Stephan J. Leslie, general vice presi­ dent of the International Union of Op­ erating Engineers and president and business manager of Dredgemen's Lo­ cal 25, was unanimously elected presi­ dent of the Northeast Conference of Operating Engineers on Aug. 4, The conference represents 80,000 engineers from Pennsylvania through the New England states. Members of the lUOE operate cranes and bulldozeris in road and building construction. Dredgemen's Local 25, which Leslie organized, is the marine division of the union. Its offices are located in the SIU building in Brooklyn, N.Y. Leslie, a long-time friend of the SIU, is one of the original board members of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Depart­ ment. He has worked closely with SIU and MTD President Paul Hall on many issues of concern to the maritime in­ dustry. Back in the 40's, working out of Local 825-D of the lUOE in New Jer­ sey, Leslie began to organize dredgemen on the East Coast. In 1959, the dredgemen's union got its own lUOE charter. Now, Dredgemen's Local 25 represents employees of all major dredging companies from the Canadian border to Florida. Representatives "of the SIU and the AFL-CIO met in Washington this month with representatives of the All Japan Seamen's Union. The meeting was held at the Maritime Trades Department at the request of the Japanese maritime labor organization to discuss fraternal ties and cooperation on mutual mari­ time problems. From left are U.S. union officials John Yarmola, SIU Wash­ ington representative: Ernest Lee, director of the AFL-CIO International Affairs Department; Earl Shepard, SIU vice president; Jack Tarantino, presi­ dent of the Fishermen's Union of America, and James Ellenberg, assistant to Lee. The Japanese maritime union representatives are T. Futami, K. Doi, S. Osawa, and translator S. Nakamura. Seafarers Log Page 10 •• i -j>' ' r I ma -..t. 'A ; I i I ir • �Nationwide Demonstrations Protest Russian Balk on Grain Agreement Hundreds of U.S. maritime work­ ers and representatives of Americanfiag shipping companies carried out a nationwide series of demonstrations Aug. 17, 1976 to protest Russia's re­ fusal to live up to terms of its bilateral shipping agreement with the United States. Twp-hour demonstrations took place at Federal buildings in the ports of Norfolk, Baltimore, San Francisco, Seattle, Mobile, Philadelphia, New Orleans, New York, Chicago, De­ troit, Houston and Galveston. The protestors, scores of them SIU members, carried picket signs and passed out leaflets proclaiming a "So­ viet double-cross," and charging that the U.S. State Department was a "contributing factor" in the situation because of its "long standing unwill­ ingness to support an American-flag shipping capabiilty and its failure to insist on the Russian's strict observ­ ance of the terms of the bilateral ship­ ping agreement." The demonstrations were called by the Committee of U.S.-Flag Shipping Companies and AFL-CIO Maritime Workers when the USSR set up con­ ditions that virtually eliminated U.S.flag ships from participating in the carriage of approximately 360,000 tons of American grain to Russian ports for the month of August. Among the "conditions" was the Russian's refusal to accept any more grain deliveries in tankers, insisting that the shipments be carried in dry bulk vessels. The U.S. fleet primarily utilizes tankers in this trade and has only one dry bulk vessel available at this time for the grain shipment. However, further "conditions" im­ posed by the Russians, such as draft requirements, have even eliminated { li ! In the port of New York, demonstrators march outside the Federal Building in downtown Manhattan. Protestors carried signs and handed out leaflets to interested observers. the use of this one U.S.-flag dry bulk vessel. Predictably, though, for the month of August, Russian ships received bookings for ^heir share of the grain cargo and the third-flag carriers got their share. But no U.S^-flag ships have been booked, which is a clear violation of the bilateral agreement, Under the standing agreement, which dates back to 1972, all goods moving between the U.S. and Russia must be evenly divided, one-third on U.S. ships, one-third on Russian ships and one-third on ships of other na­ tions. The demonstrators pointed out that since the treaty was signed, "the Russians have tried to evade its terms," and they warned that "unless our government displays some firmness and insists on full observance of the letter of the agreement, the United States stands to lose respect and pres­ tige in the world community and we as Americans stand to lose our self respect." The Russians' refusal to use U.S. ships in the grain trade is another indication of the Soviets' attempts to bolster their own massive seapower buildup, and seems to prove, as the demonstrators pointed out, that "their stepped up shipbuilding of both naval and commercial ships have as their objectives the elimination of Ameri­ can-flag shipping from the oceans of the world." The demonstrators called on the American public to help the U.S. merchant marine by writing the White House and their Senators and Congressmen, demanding that the government enforce the terms of the bilateral shipping agreement. Among the labor unions repre- sented at the demonstrations were the SIU, the National Maritime Union, the Marine Engineers Beneficial As­ sociation, the International Long­ shoremen's Association and the Mas­ ters, Mates and Pilots. At the demonstration in New York at 26 Federal Plaza in downtown Manhattan, more than 300 demon­ strators picketed the Federal Building and handed out more than 3,000 leaflets explaining the situation to interested observers. Back in September of 1975, the Russians tried to evade the use of American flag ships when they bought large quantities of grain from Amer­ ican grain dealers. At that time, mari­ time labor forced the Russians to live up to the 1972 bilateral agreement and U.S.-flag ships were guaranteed approximately eight sailings per month. II 1*9 SOVIET DOUBLE-CROSS'. WHERE IS (&WL 1^'. STATE DEPT. % 0P.ING TO fifiTiOOAL S-£££• "Sovfet Double-Cross," proclaims the sighs of demonstrators in port of New York. Many of the protestors were SIU members. August, 1976 * 1 i il Protestors march outside Federal Building in downtown Manhattan against Russian refusal to employ U.S. ships in grain trade. Page 11 �The Committee Page John B. Waterman Committee In the middle of last month, the Ship's Committee of the SS John B. Waterman (Waterman) of (I. to r.): Bosun C. Smith, ship's chairman; Chief Cook A. Scaturro, steward delegate; Wiper Pete Moore, engine delegate; Chief Elec­ trician Warren Kaweck, educational director, and AO Houston White, deck delegate were paid off in the Bethlehem Steel Shipyard, Hoboken, N.J. Achilles Committee Coming back from a run to Leningrad, Russia, Recertified Bosun Jim M. Cheshire (2nd left), ship's chairman of the SS Achilles (Newport Tankers), said "It was a good trip with a perfect crew." With him are the Ship's Com­ mittee of (I. to r.): AB F. J. Mears, deck delegate; 2nd Pumpman R. B. Honeycutt, educational director; saluting BR Jerry Gant; Steward Delegate Lee Talley, and Chief Cook Willie A. Walker. Giving the double V-for-Victory sign in front is Deck Maintenanceman Sweet Jones at a payoff in Hoboken, N.J. Borinquen Committee Baltimore Committee Recertified Bosun William O'Brien (2nd left) ship's chairman of the SS Balti­ more (Sea-Land) gathers with the rest of the Ship's Committee at a payoff in Port Elizabeth, N.J. They are (I. to r.): Chief Steward Joe De Use, secretaryreporter; Chief Electrician Don Farmer, educational director; AB Billy Morell, deck delegate, and Engine Delegate E. Ladimer. Anchorage Committee Chief Steward Jose Fernandez (left) secretary-reporter of the SS Borinquen (Puerto Rican Marine) stands next to Recertified Bosun Calixto Gonzalez, ship's chairman who posed recently with the rest of the Ship's Committee of (I. to r. standing): OS P. Passapera, deck delegate; Greg Johns, engine dele­ gate, and Steward Delegate J. P. Speller. Seated at the payoff (I. to r.) are Chief Cook R. Leonard and Saloon Messman Clyde Cummins in Port Eliza­ beth, N.J. • i-Land Resource Committee J?V' • -'-iv • Recertified Bosun Esteban Morales (left) ship's chairman of the SS Anchorage (Sea-Land) is here with the Ship's Committee of (I, to r.): Chief Cook Frank Bradley, steward delegate; Engine Delegate Pete J. McAneney, and AB Adolph Demarco, deck delegate on July 27 at a payoff in Port Elizabeth, N.J. Page 12 Recertified Bosun Pete Drewes (left), ship's chairman of the SS Sea-Larid Resource, was at a payoff recently in Port Elizabeth, N.J. with the Ship's Committee of (I. to r.): Chief Electrician K. Katsalis, educational director; Steward Delegate Phil W. Pron, and Chief Steward James Lomax, secretaryreporter. Seafarers Log �The Transportation Insfituie I 4 Ti Works for Seafarers and the U.S. Flag This is the third in a series of articles which the Seafarers Log is publishing to explain how various organizations affect the jobs and-job se­ curity of Seafarers. As most Seafarers have observed over the years, efforts are constantly under way to weaken the Amer­ ican maritime industry in both its deep-sea capability and in its domestic inland water operations. In the case of deep-sea American-flagships, the anti-U.S. merchant marine actions come principally from three sources; • Major multinational corporations.including the giant oil companies who use foreign-flagships to avoid U.S. taxes, U.S. labor and other American standards; • Various U.S. Government departments and agen­ cies, such as State and Agriculture, which see their particular functions and their relations with foreign governments as being much simpler if there were no United States merchant marine; and • Foreign-flag shipping associations which are continually seeking to take over the U.S. share of transporting foreign commerce. In the case of the inland waters operations, opposi­ tion generally comes from the competing transporta­ tion modes, such as railroads and trucks, but princi­ pally railroads; and the various Government agencies which are predominantly land-oriented and thus favor land transportation systems over water operations. Seafarers know ol their Union's efforts to protect American shipping, hut another organization which is exceptionally active in behalf of the American-flag shipping industry and, thus, the welfare of American seamen, is the Transportation Institute. The Transportation Institute is a non-profit organ­ ization maintained in the nation's capital by member companies who are engaged in America's foreign and domestic shipping trades, and barge and tugboat op­ erations on the Great Lakes and the inland waterways. Its oflices are located at 923 IStii Street, N.W. The Transportation Institute maintains a Pacific Coast ofBce in Seattle, as well as a facility in St. Louis, gen­ erally regarded as the center of inland waterways operations. 150 Companies Make Up TI The approximately 150 companies which make up the Transportation Institute are engaged in virtually every facet of marine transportation; deep-sea liner operations in the foreign trade, both subsidized and unsubsidized, bulk shipping operations, and tug and barge operations in the various harbors andjnland waterway systems. A Board of Trustees, which meets quarterly, guides the work of the Transportation Institute, whose presi­ dent is Herbert Brand. The members of the Board of Trustees are: Joseph Kahn Chairman of the Board Seatrain Lines, Inc. David BaDash President Foss Launch & Tug Co. Captain J. W.Clark Prudent Ddta Steamship Lines, KDC. Thomas Crowley President Crowley Marlfime Corp. Harrison Glennon President Zffpata Bulk Transport, Inc. RanHettena President Maritime Overseas Corp. :' r '' Rear Adm. Charles R. Khouiy, USN (Ret.) President and Chief Executive Officer Great Lakes Towing Co. Michael Klebanoff Presidmit Ogden Marine* Inc. August, 1876 ^ David MacKenzie Vice President Victory Carriers, Inc. Michael McEvoy Chairman Sea Land Service, Inc.' Edward P. Walsh President Waterman Steamship Corp. Kahn serves as chairman of the Board of Trustees. The Transportation Institute directs its major ef­ forts toward the development of a strong maritime Richard Saul, left, who heads Tl's domestic ship­ ping research, discusses report in preparation with James Patti, counsel. capability under the United States flag. It carries on research and educational projects designed to develop support for the American-flag deep-sea fleet and the inland waters transportation system. By means of the research and education functions, the Institute seeks to bring about a greater understanding of the import­ ance of marine transportation to the national security and the overall economy. The staff of the Institute perform studies pertinent to the welfare of American shipping. It monitors leg­ islation and the various Government agency actions that have influence on the course of the United States marine transportation. It watches closely the effect of Government agencies and legislative actions which affect American seamen employed on the vessels of its member companies. Monitors Third-Flag Doings Another important function of the Transportation Institute's activities is the close surveillance of for­ eign-flag shipping activities, particularly the so-called flags of convenience operations of American cor­ porations which are continually seeking to under­ mine American-flag interests, such as in the case of the recent cargo preference bill which would have required a percentage of American oil imports to be carried on U.S.-flagships. (WhUe both Houses of Congress overwhelmingly enacted the legislation in 1974, President Ford pocket-vetoed it). The Transportation Institute is deeply involved in the daily working activities of the American m^irine community. It works very closely with its member companies, both individually and collectively, in pur­ suit of those objectives which make for a stronger industry. Over and beyond its own member companies, it also works with all of the components within the marine industry, as well as those outside the industry on maritime and related issues. For example, it works with trade unions oh those issues on which there is a common objective, such as in the case of the fight against the so-called effective control theory which allows runaway foreign-flag shipping com­ panies to enjoy Federal Government blessing. The Transportation Institute is actively engaged in the efforts of the National Maritime Council, the national organization of American shipping and shipbuilding, labor and management, and the Mari­ time Administration in the promotion of the Ameri­ can-flag services. Spokesmen for the Transportation Institute fre­ quently testify before the various Congressional com­ mittees and Federal agencies when they are con­ sidering matters of concern to American maritime transportation. As part of its educational functions, the Transpor­ tation Institute publishes a variety of informational material including regular publications dealing with legislative developments and issues of topical interest affecting the marine transportation industry to col­ leges, schools, members of the Congress, to the vari­ ous Government agencies and to the general public. TI Has Many Goals In its publication describing its activities and goals, the Institute stresses the need for a compre­ hensive national maritime policy, one that would be carried out by a single Federal department respon­ sible for all maritime affairs. As the Transportation Institute document points out, the Institute is work­ ing toward: • Establishment of a national cargo policy which would include the increased utilization of U.S.-flag ships in carriage of the nation's foreign trade, by such means as the reservation of a portion of Amer­ ica's foreign cargo to American ships, and the ex­ tension of bilaterial shipping agreements with our trading partners. • Coordination of U.S. naval and merchant ma­ rine resources and activities as part of a cooperative effort to develop a combined seapower approach, characterized in part by allocating to the private fleet those military support, sealift and auxiliary func­ tions which can be performed by private industry. • Insuring full development of U.S. waterborne commerce on the Great Lakes, and the continued growth of the nation's inland waterways, including support for the replacement of Locks and Dam 26, wWch controls access from the upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers to the lower Mississippi and Ohio Rivers. • Preservation and expansion of the Jones Act, the body of law which reserves domestic trade for . United States-flag vessels, thereby fostering the growth 'of an innovative and efficient domestic waterborne transportation network. • A closer relationship between American-flag merchant shipping and the seagoing segment of our defense structure in order to enhance the defense posture of the nation and increase retaliation capabil­ ity. A facet of such an improved relationship would include joint efforts to educate the American public , as to the importance of the role of seapower in our daily lives. • Putting an end to the present U.S. effective-con­ trol policy which relies on United States-owned but foreign-registered and manned ships in planning for emergency defense capabilities. • Protecting American shipping from the unfair and disruptive practices of state-controlled foreignflag shipping in the U.S. foreign trade. • Revitalization and protection of the U.S. fishing industry and a halt to the incursion of foreign fishing fleets into United States spawning grounds. • Support for efforts aimed at fostering the growth of an American ocean mining industry. • Elimination of the use of Government-owned vessels to compete with shipping in the private sector. From the standpoint of Seafarers, it is apparent that the Transportation Institute performs a very vital function. It is another effective instrument for pro­ tecting the American merchant marine and the Amer­ ican inland water transportation system against those who would weaken them in favor of other flag opera­ tions and the land modes of transportation. Page 13 • �AT SEA 5 Get 1st Pension Checks SSTransindiana Chief Steward Rudy "Tony" De Boissiere of the 55 Pittsburgh (Sea-Land) wrote late last month from Leghorn, Italy: "At this time I wish to thank Capt. Gene Laski of the 55 Transindiana and crew for the services at sea of my late twin brother, Herbert De Boissiere. "It is wonderful to know that all his wishes were followed and he finally re­ turned to the sea, the true home of every seaman. "A special word of thanks to the bosun, Herwood Walters, who my brother knew Very well. And most important of all to the SIU without whose help I could not have handled all of this." Five new pensioners In the port of San Francisco show their first pension checks in the hail recently at a monthly membership meeting. They are (I. to r.) Seafarers James Balderston, J. Bennett, SIU Patrolman Pat Marinelli—who handed out the checks, E. Pascua, 0. Reyes and R. Pelaso. SS Philadelphia From Anchorage, Alaska, two days before the celebration of this nation's 200th birthday, Chief Steward Paul P. Lopez, secretary-reporter of the American containership, the 55 Philadelphia (Sea-Land), the "proud spirit of '76," sent the Log the photo (below) of the decorated ship, her officers and crew as they neared the docks. He says the photo was "sent to the office of the President of the United States Candy Workers Win NLRB Election as Boycott Continues While a nationwide consumers boy.cott and picketing campaign of Russell Stover Candies Stores by the Bakery and Confectionery Workers Interna­ tional Union of America (BCWIUA), continues, candy workers at the Russell Stover plant in Marion, S.C. voted 410 to 177 (2 to 1) for union representa­ tion in a June 17-18 NLRB certification election. of America and office of the mayor of Philadelphia," adding "happy anniversary of our beloved United States of America, this Bicentennial Fourth of July." ' Among those in the photo are Capt. James C. Waters; Recertified Bosun Tom A. Martineau; Lopez; Chief Electrician B. Stearmah; ABs R. Wood; W. Mason, W. Rogers, R. Wagner, E. Pattee, J. Edwards and R. Meloy; OSs K. Olson and F. Airy; Chief Cook Jefferson Buchanan; Cook/Baker Vincent Chavez; 3rd Cook Charles Thrope; General Utility Carl Woodward, Pantry Utility C. Will­ iamson, and BR S. Tihada. ir Voting were 599 out of 639 workers eligible. The company challenged 10 union votes of members fired prior to the election and two ballots were thrown out. On Apr. 29, Ward Paper Box Co. Seafarers Plans Mlisf Haivii•y/' 3v. Member's Latest Addr^Bs Because of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of (often referred to as the Pension Reform Act) it is extremely important' that the latest correct address of each member be on fUe. If the Seafarers Plans have your latest address, you will be, able to receive all the neces­ sary and vital material which is required to be sent to you under the new Law, ^ It is also very important that the Plans be aware of your marital status. Therefore, you are strongly urged to fill in the form below and send it to: Claims Department, Seafarers Welfare and Pension Plans, 275 20th St., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11215. M/VZapata Patriot Following are comments from the owners of the new tanker, the M/V Zapata Patriot (Zapata Bulk) concerning the maiden voyage of the ship this spring from the port of Wilmington, Calif, to the port of Baltimore. • "The crew of the vessel performed exceptionally well and contributed greatly to cause Capt. (T. W.) Wolfe (Coast Guard officer in charge of inspection at Terminal Is., Calif.) to comment 'From a regulatory standpoint, the delivery voyage was an unqualified success.' "Continued cooperation in providing men of the caliber assigned to the M/V Zapata Patriot will be greatly appreciated," the owners said. Capt. Wolfe also said "The ship ran well... The problems encountered were of a minor nature. The ship is well built. The crew is knowledgeable and in­ terested ..." , Coast Guard Cmdr. C. V. O'Neal, inspecting officer on the voyage, reported in part.. ."The overall operation of the vessel and equipment during this initial voyage is considered excellent... The attitude of the entire crew from master to OS/wiper was excellent. Each person exhibited a ready and willing attitude and a real desire to make the vessel work..." The tanker is now on the Russian grain run. SS Cove Communicator Seafarers Welfare and Pension Plans .... Name^ .v.... .^ i-. First Name Last Name Penuahent' ' Address ... Print Number and Street^ SS Eagle Traveler First Year of SIU, IBU Employment The containership 55 St. Louis (Sea-Land) the first such ship to run on the company's shuttle run to the Mideast and Iran, notably the port of Dammam, Saudi Arabia, sailed from the ports of Rotterdam and Bremerhaven on July 1920 with cargo transferred from Sea-Land SL 7 and SL 18 containerships from the States. Page 14 l^onse's Name ......... .Print Last Name . jState — • . vY.;.;;. First Name Permanent Address ,....... .^ .... Number and Street Print NumberandSirf.pt .>:i^te.ppiriii;.;... 1 V V Middle Initial ^ -v. I^ateof Bnrth .., ............... • Mo / Day / Year SS St. Louis . • SIU • IBU : SocSec,#..... check one ' , An SIU company. Cove Tankers, has gotten the green light from the U.S. Maritime Subsidy Board on an operating subsidy for the 31,000 dwt tanker 55 Cove Communicator to carry grain to Russia. Leaving a Russian Black Sea port on Aug 8 bound for a U.S. Atlantic Coast port was the tanker 55 Eagle Traveler (United Maritime) with 33,000-tons of crude. workers at the Russell Stover facility in Marion had opted for the union in a 13 to 1 vote. Lately, at the Russell Stover plant in Lincoln, Neb., where candy workers had voted for the union in 1974, the company, for the first time, made a wage proposal which the union labeled inadequate. The BCWIUA is waiting for an NLRB election date to be set at a Rus­ sell Stover plant in Denver and for a second NLRB election at the firm's Montrose, Colo, plant, where the union lost a close vote, which was set aside because of unfair labor practices by Russell Stover. ' City v, - • Zip Code ^ .. .....,. ^. State Zip Code '.b'b Mo / Day • -/ •• Year • •• Seafarers Log �Doctor 'Hit tKe Bricks' in '75 Scholarship Winner An Anesthesiologisf Don't ever think that brothers of the sea forget each other. The Log man­ aged to learn the whereabouts of former Seafarer Seymour Wallace, SIU scholarship winner in 1954, through a series of coincidences and random con­ versations, but especially through the excellent memory of Recertified Bosun Tom Price. Brother Price was visiting the Log office in June as part of the daily routine in the Bosun's Recertification Program. We mentioned to him our project of tracking down former scholarship win­ ners to learn how this grant had affected their lives. "Well," said Price, who ships out of Wilmington, Calif., "last year I picked up the Los Angeles Times one day, and right there on the front page was a pic­ ture of Seymour Wallace, now a doctor, with Governor Gerry Brown. It was during the doctors' strike against the medical malpractice insurance rates, and he was negotiating on behalf of the anesthesiologists. I said to myself, 'Why 1 stood watch with Wallace back in the 50s.' I remember he was going to Co­ lumbia at the time and shipping out in the summers. He may have had an SIU scholarship." A check of the files showed that Wal­ lace, sure enough, had won an SIU scholarship, and that before winning the scholarship he had shipped out with the Union for six years. A call to the California Board of Medical Examiners got us Wallace's current address. When we reached him, he did not even seem surprised. "Believe it or not," Dr. Wallace told the Log, "Fm back right where I started —on the picket line." Back in 1948, when Wallace first joined the SIU, he worked on some of the organizing drives in New Jersey while shipping out as an AB and, later, as a bosun. In other respects, also, his life re­ mained the same. He is still married to Flora and their daughter is now finish­ ing her masters in Business Adminis­ tration. Using the SIU scholarship, he at­ tended the Columbia College of Phy­ sicians and Surgeons in New York City, while shipping out in the summer. He was awarded his degree of Doctor of Medicine in 1959 and then decided to specialize in anesthesiology. That de­ cision led him indirectly back to the union beat. "When I first started practicing anes­ thesiology in 1962, I was paying $226. a year in medical malpractice insur­ ance. Last year I had to pay $4,000. and this year I am paying $22,00p. although I am board certified and have admin­ istered 18 000 anesthetics without a single accident or law suit." The rising rates led to the anesthesiologists' strike in May 1975. The Log asked tf Wallace felt the patients were hurt by the strike. "We couldn't and wouldn't pass these rates on to our patients," he answered. "Just figure, you divide the $22,000. by the number of patients you have each year and tack that onto their bill. It really raises the cost of medical care." v-i ' Dr. Seymour Wallace As president of the California So­ ciety of Anesthesiologists, which is a professional society, Wallace negoti­ ated an end to the strike. Then he or­ ganized and became president of the California Council of Anesthesiologists, which is a union. Praises Programs Dr. Wallace still reads the Log each month, cover-to-cover, and remembers his old book number, W-35. He noted, "The scholarship program, which helped make my career, is one of the most valuable projects the Union has, in addition to the Harry Lundeberg School, which 1 read about, but haven't seen." Although his practice kept him landbound, he dreamed about the sea, and recently renewed his Coast Guard sea­ man's card and received certification as a ship's surgeon. "1 am the only anesthesiologist to be certified as a ship's surgeon," Wallace said. 1 might end up shipping out if the malpractice rates keep going up. When we settled the strike, we were promised pie in the sky, but nothing has changed." • Use U.$.'flag ships. It's 1 can shipper, and Amei^. August, 1976 t. K Jerusalem, Israel Pensioner, writer, and poet Max Katzoff here wrote on July 5 to the LOG of the American Bicentennial Celebration in Hebrew University Stadium; "When 'July 4th' comes all the way to Israel, it's well-nigh impossible not to celebrate. It was a great show! (parade and fireworks). "1 worked many years as a merchant seaman, and as do all Seafarers, 1 too, assessed my final port of call in many parts of the world, and many times over. "Seven years ago 1 chose Israel as my own snug harbor. And yet, to call it no more than that would be to oversimplify, to understate. I've found Israel to be a return to the bosom, to ancestory, to heritage. "I'm in volunteer work at the Jewish Institute for the Blind here in Jerusalem. 1 help the teenagers with their English schoolwork. And when time permits, 1 rough it up with the little guys. "Some day 1 mean to thank the institute for the experience and the satisfaction 1 find in working with the blind children. And for the pleasure 1 find in telling them about my seagoing experience. "To those who may now be assessing a final port of call, may 1 suggest, 'Come early. You need not wait until your youth and vigor join wings in flight.' "In a short story 1 wrote three years ago, the narrator tells of his miserable childhood with ersatz grandparents in Europe: ". . . every Thursday, Frieda Kahn brought news from the butcher about orphans being sent to Eretz Yisroel. Aach! What wouldn't 1 give to have been sent to Eretz Yisroel, as a boy, and to feel now that a part of me is in the founda­ tion of Israel.' "It was a happy choice, indeed, 1 made these seven short years ago. And I would not now leave Israel for the elixir of life itself." Chicago Seventy-one cents of every doUar spent in shipping on American-flag vei^els remains in this country, making a very substantial contribution to the national balance of payments and to the nation's economy. . ASHORE the Amerihr On the morning of July 10, twisted steel is all that remained of the Rail to Water Transfer Corp. conveyor belt system a mile from the Union Hall at E. 100th St., used to load coal and bulk cargo onto and off SIU, IBU vessels and two American Steamship Co. ships simultaneously at a 40,000-ton clip from and to railroad freight cars. Flames gutted the now shut down Calumet River facility which is expected to be rebuilt by late this month. Until then, says SIU Secretary Geraldine Borozan, ". . . our ships must go to other ports for coal and our men on the beach have a longer waiting period for job replacement calls " Houston "The salvation of the U.S. merchant marine tanker fleet, and also that of American shipyards, lies on a bill now before Congress," said Washington, D.C. lawyer Edward Aptanker, chairman of the Seminar on Financing Offshore Drilling and Shipping Under the Merchant Marine Acts of 1936 and 1970, in a speech here on July 1. He said that the bill Congress is considering would request that a substantial percent of foreign oil shipped into the U.S. be shipped aboard American-built U.S. flag-ships. He also pointed out that there are now 42 American tankers idle. If this bill were passed, he added, it would provide financing for ship con­ struction and loans made by the Federal Government to companies to build ships and offshore drilling rigs. Levitfown,N.Y. We had a letter recently from Retiree James M. Murphy who retired from the SIU in 1957. Seafarer Murphy was chief refrigeration engineer on the passenger ship SS Puerto Rico "back in the beautiful days of the early '50s". He is now vice president of the National Assn. of Power Engineers, N.Y. Chapter No. 6, Nassau County. "For the past MVi years I have been employed by the County of Nassau as an engineer. At present, 1 am assistant superintendent of HVAC, in charge of the Central Utilities Plant, Mitchel Field Complex, Uniondale, L.I., N.Y. I have 15 Local No. 30 engineers and firemen working for me, as well as five county shift supervisors. "It has been a constant joy to me that I am still receiving the Seafarers LOG. Keeping up with what many of my old shipmates are doing and how the SIU has been, prospering, has given me great pleasure over the years. I was a proud member from August 1942...." Alcoholism is a major problem. One out of every 10 Americans who drink has a serious drinking problem. Alcoholism is a disease. It can be treated. page 15 �CC Imperiling Shipboard Safety For a long time the SIU has been protesting while the Coast Guard has cut out ratings on board ship, using automation as an excuse. The lower manning scales often leave one per­ son performing two important safety related tasks, increasing the number of accidents and pollution incidents. Last May, the Coast Guard took a very small step in the right direc­ tion when it acknowledged that both a lookout and a helmsman were needed to stand watch while a vessel was imderway, whether or not the vessel was fitted with an automatic pilot. At least in this instance, the Coast Guard recognized that an aid to navigation, such as an automatic pDot, does not replace the need for qualified personnel. At the same time, the Coast Guard also acknowledged the need for a manned engine room while a vessel is navigating through confined or con­ gested waters. These two regulations were con­ tained in proposed Coast Guard rules prescribing navigation practices, equipment and testing requirements for all vessels of at least 1600 tons operating on the navigable waters of the United States. They were printed in the Federal Register on May 6. We hope that these proposals sig­ nify a recognition on the part of the Coast Guard that vessel and worker safety and the protection of the ma­ rine environment must be paramount considerations when determining ves­ sel manning levels. But we have our doubts. First of all, their proposals do not go far enough. The principle that two men are needed for two separate safety tasks should be applied across the board, not just to the case of the helmsman and lookout. For example, the Coast Guard A . Augutf, 1976 continues to ignore the need for a certified tankerman on board tank barges and vessels, and has been try­ ing to transfer the tankermen's duties to the mates. We also beUeve the re­ quirement for a manned engine room should be applicable to vessels in all navigable waters, regardless of whe­ ther the waters are confined or con­ gested, to best protect the safety of life and property. Our second objection to the pro­ posed rules is that they would allow the captain of the port and even the master of a ship to have the final say on manning levels and qualifications of seamen. It is ridiculous and arbitrary to let a master determine the quaUfications needed to serve as a lookout or helms­ man, as the rules propose, or to let the captain of a port exempt a ves­ sel from the regulations determining the number and qualifications of en­ gine room personnel. Even the Coast Guard admits this point and stated in the May 13, 1976 Federal Register, "... the determina­ tion as to who is qualified to perform the duties of a certificated crewmember cannot be delegated to the master or any other authority since it is statutorily vested in the Coast Guard." Furthermore, we believe all exemptions and changes in regula­ tions should be cleared through Coast Guard headquarters after public hearings on the matter. Through the Lundeberg School, the SIU is attempting to provide the U.S. merchant marine with well trained qualified seamen, capable of dealing with automated, modern equipment. If any master or port captain can change the certification requirements, it will be impossible to maintain a uniform productive train- Official Publication of the Seafarers International Union of North'America, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CID 'Heads I win^ tails you lose.' ing program or to maintain standards of quality for personnel. Unsafe haz­ ardous shipping conditions are sure to be a result. The SIU has called for Congres­ sional hearings into the Coast Guard's arbitrary and contradictory admin­ istration of its responsibilities in the vessel manning and licensing area. Last month. Representative Mario Biaggi, chairman of the House Sub­ committee on the Coast Guard and Navigation informed us that these hearings will take place. Only by airing the matter of Coast Guard negUgence in public will proper legislative measures be taken to correct the situation. CHARLZSW MORGAN Vol. 38, No. 8 Executive Board HISTORIC PRESERVATION Paul Hall LETTERS TO THE EDITOR President Frank Drozak Joe DiGiorgiO' Cal T anner Executive Vice President Secretary-T reasurer Vice-President Earl Shepard Lindsay Williams Paul Drozak Vice-President Vice-President Vice-President «BAFA«iniBi^lA)0 Marietta Homayonpour 399 Editor-in-Chief James Gannon Managing Editor Ray Bourdius Jim Mole Ruth Shereff Assistant Editor Assistant Editor Assistant Editor Frank Cianciotti Dennis Lundy Chief Photographer Associate Photographer Marie Kosciusko George J. Vana Administrative Assistant Production/Art Director Published monthly by Seafarers Intematlonal Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyrr, N.Y. 11232. Tel. 499-6600. Second class postage paid at Brooklyn, N.Y. Personals Marvin J.Siaith H. Leonard Shaw M. Gala asks that you contact him at 333 Fell St., Suite 2A, San Francisco, Calif. 94102. Your son Charles Leo Shaw requests that you contact him at Ave. 44 1112 e/ 11 y 13, Marianoa, Havana, Cuba. Michael Howe Paul Francis Gordon Cindy Marcik asks that you contact •her at 250 First Ave., West Haven, Conn. 06516, or call her at (203) 9338587. Your son Robert Paul Gordon re­ quests that you contact him at 1080 68th St., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11219, or call him at (212) 238-4136. Page 16 Widow Thanks Plan I would like to thank the Seafarers Welfare Plan for all the help and support rendered me and my late husband, Hurless Minkler, since his retirement in 1971. Having been admitted to the hospital a number of times for both in and out­ patient care, the Welfare Plan was always ready to help. I wrote to the Plan several times regarding hospital bills and always received a prompt reply. In the last few months of his struggle for life, a great deal of pressure was relieved as the Plan paid most all his drug bills which were becoming increas­ ingly higher. Knowing he was a member of the SIU, where his Brother members cared, was a great relief to him. He needed special equipment, and he would have had to go to a nursing home away from his own home and loved ones, had not Medicare and the Seafarers Welfare Plan made him comfortable wtih a positive pressure machine and a hospital bed. I wish to extend my sincere thanks and appreciation to the New .York and New Orleans offices for their promptness and concern. Although I am no longer a part of the SIU, I shall always have a place in my heart for his Brothers that are sailing. Sincerely, Inez Minkler Biloxi, Miss Looks Back Pride 1 wish to take this opportunity to thank the SIU and the SIU's Welfare Plan for the way in which my claims have always been handled. Now retired, I look back with pride at the years in which I was a member of this fine Union. Fraternally, EvansJ.Foret Marrero, La. Seafarers Log �Official pvfcUcatlM af the tKAFARERS INTBIINATIONAL UNION • AtUatle, Oalf, aaE lalaaE Waters District* AFL-CIO ,=tJ The Bosun Recertification Program: A Look at 3 Years of Success This special eight page sup­ plement attempts to give a brief history and highlights of this im­ portant and historic program. The first phase of the Bosun Recertification Program, the most suc­ cessful training and upgrading pro­ gram the SIU has ever conducted, came to an end last month when the 36th class of SIU bosuns graduated at the July membership meeting in New York. In all, 402 Seafarers participated in this important program over a three year period which began June 1, 1973. The program will be started up again as soon as the need arises. The program's course of study spanned 60 days of intensive training with the participating bosuns spend­ ing 30 days at the Lundeberg School and 30 days at Headquarters in New York. While in Piney Point, the bosuns took part in a wide range of class­ room and on-the-job training exer­ cises which included courses on the SIU Constitution, the contract, trade Union history, political action, and legislation and its effects on the mari­ time industry, as well as deck depart­ ment training covering operation of new types of equipment on auto­ mated vessels. The bosuns also had an opportunity to lend some of their deck expertise to the Lundeberg School's young trainees. During their 30 days in Piney Point, the bosuns also took a first aid course and participated in a trip to August, 1976 Washington, D.C. to visit the Trans­ portation Institute, the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department and Capitol Hill. When the class shifted to the 30day stay at Headquarters, the bosuns had the opportunity to observe first hand all the Union's operations in­ cluding the Welfare, Pension and Va­ cation Plans, records, the SIU Data Center and more. During the New York phase, the bosuns also accom­ panied SIU patrolmen to payoffs of SIU ships and visits of the USPHS Hospital on Staten Island, N.Y. The New York stay also included a course -in firefighting at the Earle, N.J. Firefighting School; a visit to a meeting of the New York City Cen­ tral Labor Council, and some of the have also effected increased commu­ nications between the ships at sea and Union Headquarters, which in turn has enabled the Union to better ful­ fill contractual committments to the companies (for instance sending out immediate replacements for men quitting in a port or getting off be­ cause of illness). In all, the Bosun Recertification Program has given the SIU a much more informed membership, up-todate on the problems and issues fac­ ing our industry and what the Union is doing to solve these programs. The Program's History The long history of the Bosun Re­ certification Program actually dates back to 1971 when the delegates to the Seafarers Educational Confer­ ence recommended: "That a review be made of the recertification pro­ grams to meet the needs and preserve the rights of members who will be manning the more sophisticated ships that will come into service under the Merchant Marine Act of 1970." About a year later in August 1972, when the first of the new ships were coming down the ways, a proposal urging the start of a Bosun Recerti. fication Program was submitted and subsequently approved by the mem­ bosun classes were able to sit in on bership at meetings in all ports. meetings of the SIU Board of Trust­ Following this, approval, a letter ees and the Seafarers Appeals Board. announcing the program and request­ ing applications for it was sent to all Paying Off for SIU eligible SIU bosuns. A complete list The Bosun Recertification Pro­ gram, almost since its outset, has been paying off for Seafarers and the SIU because the Recertified Bosun, the highest unlicensed rating aboard ship and chairman of the Ship's Commit­ tee, has passed on what he has learned in the program to hundreds of other Seafarers. As a result, voyages and payoffs have been smoother because there have been increasingly fewer disputes aboard ship that ariseN from simple misunderstandings of fhe contract or Constitution. Our Recertified Bosuns of the eligible bosuns' names was also carried in the October 1972 issue of the Log. After this, the membership elected a special Bosuns Credentials Com­ mittee to review the qualifications of Bosuns nominated to serve on the SIU Bosun Recertification Program Committee, which would develop the curriculum for the course. Subsequently, an election was held and seven SIU bosuns were chosen out of a possible 60 to serve on the curriculum committee. This commit­ tee then worked for a full month at Headquarters and in Piney Point de­ veloping a well-rounded program of study. The results of this committee's achievements have been demon­ strated over and over again with each new class of SIU Bosuns who Jiave benefited from the material in the course. The program's class sizes started out with only six bosuns participat­ ing, but the number was raised to 12 shortly after by virtue of membership action. The participants in the Bosun's Program were chosen by a three man Bosun Selection Committee, which was elected each month following the general membership meeting in the port of New York. The SIU is proud of the .402 men that participated in the Bosun Recer­ tification Program and the Union be­ lieves that this Program will continue to pay off for the SIU and Seafarers for years to come. Page 17 �Trip to Washington, D.C • ••• During their 30 d«y stay a< (he Harry (umty to visit Washington, D.C., 70 met Congressmen or Senators consid­ ered friends of the labor movement. One of the Bosun classes had the op­ portunity of being observers at the 1975 SIU Biennial Convention and another Ste dnTtag"hl''TO*?^thI XVnlhfp.ll^rl'n'r^; rSe'S^s^^ii'rBrr,^ rt;^a%:::rHii.rreV.'«» ceno^roftm The 11th Class of SIU Bosuns had their picture taken on the steps of the Capitol. First row from the left are Lundeberg School Vice President Mike Sacco, and Bosuns Manuel Landrom, Jim Garner and Harold Weaver. Second row, from left are Piney Point Port Agent Gerry Brown and Bosuns Raymond Ferreira, John Cisiecki, Albert Wrinquette and Verner Poulsen. Third row, from left are Bosuns Bob Gillain, Ravaughn Johnson, James Thompson and Robert Schwartz, Upgrader Oscar Johnson and Bosuns Arthur McGinnis and Reidus Lambert. At the Maritime Trades Department in the AFL-CIO building in Washington, the Bosuns sometimes met with Lane Kir'kland, secretary-treasurer of the AFL-CIO.. Page 18 Wv One of the Bosun classes had the opportunity to observe a session of the SlU's 1975 Biennial Convention at the Shoreham Americana Hotel in Washington, D.C. On the steps of the Capitol is the 16th- class of Recertified Bosuns along with some 'A' Seniority-Upgraders. With Mike Sacco, front far left, vice president of the Lundeberg. School, they are from.the left, front row; Upgraders W-illiam Farmer, Stephen Frost, Bosuns Jim Foster, Tony Palino, J. Allen, Mack Brendle, Jacksonville Patrolman Tony Aronica and Roy Meffert. Second row, Houston patrolman Sal Salazaf, Bosuns Vincent Grima and Cyril Mize. Third, Bosun P. ,G. Wingfield, Upgraders Lerdy Tanner, Robert Rodriguez, and Bosur> Nick Bechlivanis. Back row. Bosun. Arne Eckert,"New Orleans Patrol*man Tom Gould,-and BosunS Ole Olson and Rich Newell. Special Supplement On Capitol Hill, House Majority Lead­ er Thomas "Tip" O'Neil of Massachu­ setts visits with one .of the Bosun classes: . • Seafarers Log �The 7th Class of the Bosun Recertiflcation Program meets with SlU President Paul Hall and Vice President Frank Drozak during their 30 day stay at Headquarters. Standing from left are Bosuns Vernon Bryant, Elmer Barnhill, Fred Cooper, Frank Teti, Al Oromaner, the late George Libby, Karl Hellman, Charles D Amico and Raymond Lavoine. Seated from left are Perry Greenwood, Vice President Drozak, President Hall, "Tiny" Anderson and Donaid Pressly. When the two month Bosun Recertification Program shifted from Piney Point to Headquarters in New York, the participating Bosuns had the op­ portunity to observe first-hand ali the functions of the SIU, including the Wel­ fare, Pension and Vacation Plans, the ML M. MW J m At Headquarters.., SIU Data Center, Control Room, Log office and more. The Bosuns also ac­ companied SIU patrolmen on payoffs, trips to the USPHS hospital and the While in New York, many of the Bosuns took the opportunity to renew their clinic card. Here Bosun Robert Butz checks in at the SIU New York Clinic. former Brooklyn Navy Yard where SlU-affUiated United Industrial Work ers built the 225,000-dwt TT Brook' /yn, and Williamsburg and are , now working on two more 225 000 dwt tankers. Before graduating, the Bosuns also had the opportunity to meet with SIU President Paul Hall, who gave them a hindown on the state of the maritime industry and the part the SIU is playing init. At headquarters. Bosun Jim Foti is shown around Control Room by Marie Fundora. The Control Room enables the SIU to keep track of the whereabouts of every SIU contracted vessel and communications between the ships and the Union. -0^- • -vf At the former Brooklyn Navy Yard. SIU Bosuns (I. to r.) Harold Weaver, Jimmy Garner and Bobby Gillain and SIU Patrolman Carl Peth talk with labor rela­ tions representatives at the yard. August, 1976 Bosun Malcolm Woods, right, is shown around the SIU Data Center by the Center's top man Pete McDonald. Sotdll SUMllMMIlt PUgelS �v.- ^ .*fe«*-.!aEz>- :v. '' '""•''' '•' •"- --"cJv •''""•';• • • W '-' i';? ^ ^rl i Bosun Roy Mefferl supervises as young trainees manually lower lifeboat. During their stay at Piney Point, the Bosuns often Part of the Bosun's training was firefighting at the Earle, N.J. school. Here a Recertified had the chance to lend their deck expertise to the Lundeberg trainees. Bosun exits smoke filled room after dousing flames. If r5 i- At Piney Point, Recertified Bosun Roy Theiss shows some AB upgraders the art of wire splicing in the School's machine shop. This is another demonstration of the fine interchange of seafaring knowledge that went on during the Recertification Program. : All a Pait of Bl>silii s PrOgraitfs*- I- •:•• 'ir'z:\:. ...., ... ?i -•j,' Itr ife^- I 5i; » y ?? Sk " ^11. n I,. During first aid training at the Lundeberg School, photo left. Recertified Bosun John Hazel learns the proper way to administer mouth to mouth resuscitation on specially designed .mannequin. Photo inset shows Recerti­ fied Bosun Tom Brooks applying head dressing to Union Representative Mark Evans. And photo right, a group of recertified bosuns skillfully maneauver lifeboat during routine training at the Lundeberg School. Page 21 'V • I '••• •- V Lk ft.-Mafe • i'' •. f- - .i -• i' f»: • -M.I t V'j '•' 'f '• 'fV f' •• '• I V . • , ' I,! ... I i :"Y;Y*::.v=r -'• rw i'' f. •; ^Yji.V.r'L r.M./v,.'.s,' .> • , > I I ' ' « • �'t: The first phase of the Boson Recertl* fication Program is over but the bene­ ficial results of the program will connnne tinne to pay on off for Seafarers seafarers and tne the SIU for years to come. On ships manned by a Recertified Bosun, voyages and A a • a Back Out on the Ships... payoffs have proven smoother because these men have a much deeper knowl- edge of the SIU contract, conrtltution and work rules as a result of their traln- Aboard the containership Arecibo, Recertified Bosun Nicholas Bechlivanis, chairman of the ship's com­ mittee, left, is shown along with the rest of the ship's committee, including, from the left, J. Goilles, secre­ tary reporter: Manule Sanchez, deck delegate; E. Albarran, steward delegate and Tom Conway, engine delegate. ing in the two-month Program. On this page are several photos of men who went throng the Bosuns Program and are now back ont on the ships serving as head of the deck department and of the ship's committees. Back out on his ship. Recertified Bosun Jim Foti displays SPAD receipts he purchased from SIU Patrolman Ted Babkowski at payoff. ': x! In the deck locker aboard the tanker MontOn the SlU-contracted tanker Golden Endeavor, Recertified peller. Victory, Recertified Bosun Mack BrenBosun Jim Gorman supervises as AB's Ed Wilisch, left, and die breaks out butterworthing machine in the Frank Peskric blank off starboard deck pump. port qf Houston. ' P»|^22 sptaii sipiNiiMin Recertified Bosun Ben ly^ignano is shown on his ship, the new SS Beaver Sfafe, which crewed up several months ago. Ben is just one of 402 SIU Bosuns who completed the first phase of the program. Seafarers Log • '/ ' �From the Bosuns Themselves: Some Views About the Program ments. Everyone was helpful and answered all of my questions per­ taining to the Union. The morning meetings at Head­ quarters dealing with the many prob­ lems and programs of the Union were very informative and I learned how hard we are working to keep our job security by encouraging our membership to upgrade themseives. Eugene Flowers Although I have been a seaman and member of the SlU for 31 years, this Recertlflcation Program has demonstrated to me that there was a lot I didn't know,; and I appreciate the opportunity I got both in Piney Point and at Union Headquarters to iearn some things that will be help­ ful to me both as a seaman and member of the SlU. The discussions we had in Piney Point about our Constitution, con­ tract, work rules, and shipboard life make me more secure in my under­ standing of these important matters, and I know I will be able to work more closely with my fellow Sea­ farers. The materials and instruction on the new types of vessels being built, and the operation of these ships will be very helpful to all of us. At Union Headquarters we had an opportunity to learn every operation of our Union, including the welfare department, .claims, records the data control center, registration and shipping and the waterfront where we went with the patrolmen on pay­ offs. Peter Drewes Perhaps the most important part of this Program came during my visit to Washington where I received an in-depth briefing on our legislative efforts in Congress. Many of our members do not realize the impor­ tance of Federal legislation in secur­ ing more ships and more cargo for American-flag shipping. But the basic fact is that ships and cargo mean job security for all of us. We led the fight for the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 which has revitalized the American merchant marine and has provided all of us with better job security. We won this fight only be­ cause of the participation of our membership. The fight now is for cargo—and I for one understand fully that it will only be through full membership participation that we will be successful in this effort. Malcolm B. Woods The training available through the Bosun Program is a golden oppor­ tunity for any bosun who is unfamil­ iar with the latest techniques aboard the ultra-modern vessels now com­ ing off the ways. After training, he won't have the feeling of coming into a situation cold. Even for those like myself who have had some experience on SL-7's and other new ships there's always room for improvement. As far as the Headquarters part of the program; it was valuable in creating a well-rounded curriculum. The insight l-gained into the day-to­ day operation of the SlU was some­ thing that amazed me more and more as I saw department after de­ partment in action. ' -}0S£:1 Fred C. Cooper Going through the Bosun Recer­ tification Program has taught me a lot about the inner working of our Union. I have worked on the water­ front with the patrolmen in New York and I have seen that when a bosun really understands the Union his Thomas Self ship will come in without beefs and In my 22 years with the SlU, I can have a smooth payoff. remember the fights.for better food, All of my questions were an­ for inner-spring mattresses, for va­ swered and I have a mgch better cation pay, health and welfare and . Vagn T. Nielsen understanding now of how our Union education. I can also remember the I am glad I was able to attend the works. I learned a great deal at the struggle for pensions and better Bosuns Recertification Program. It meetings we had every morning working and living conditions. where'we talked about the problems has not only changed my mind on a We won those battles, but I of our Union and the maritime in­ lot of issues, but has equipped me learned a very important thing dur­ dustry, and atso discussed how to ing this Recertification Program and. to be a bistter ship's chairman. ' What impressed me most was the solve the problems.that is that not only did we win our I attended a meeting of the Na­ "willingness of all officials and staff early fights but we also had the fore­ tional Maritime Council and I saw to answer any and all questions. sight to look to the future and pre­ how shipowners. Government and Nothing was hidden or covered up. pare for it. labor, especially the SlU, are work­ I also understand better now that I saw our upgrading programs at ing to get more cargo for American our SPAD donations are getting us Piney Point and I saw how we are ships. And I attended a meeting at new types of ships'all the'time, and getting the new ships that are being Transportation Institute in Washing­ creWs must be trained in their opera­ built. I was impressed with the ex­ ton where ' learned first-hand how tion. In the old days simple on-the-. perience and dedication of the en­ we are working in Congress to get job training was all right, but not to­ tire staff there. . . more ships, more cargo, protection day. Piney Point fills this need with . And at Headquarters too, I was very good teachers and a fine ti-ain- for the Jones Act and other things impressed with all of the officials and the staff in the various depart- * ing prograTn for young and old alike. that spell job security. August, 1976. Special Supplement Hans S. Lee This Recertification Program is of special interest to me because when I attended the SlU Educational Con­ ference in August, 1971 I was one of the bosuns that recommended the program. I can't think of any other Union that affords the opportunity to its members to delve into the innermost workings of their Union to such a degree as we have here at Union Headquarters. We observed how our funds are handled; we saw the tre­ mendous workloads in all of the various departments like welfare and records, and we got willing an­ swers to all our questions from of­ ficials and staff which helped to enlighten and educate us. And last, but most important of all, I understand better why we must remain in Washington and fight the enemy in his own backyard to make sure that the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 continues to build ships, that we get more cargo for American ships and that our enemies don't scuttle the Jones Act. James Pulliam Each day of the Program I learned more and more about the SlU. While at Piney Point, we learned about heavy lift vessels, SL-7's and LNG ships—and about the great things our Union is doing at our upgrading center. The films, slides, lectures and rap sessions were very educational and the instructors were knowledgeable and helpful. Our month in Headquarters was also very enlightening! We've seen just how and what makes the SlU • the great Union it is-. We accompany the patrolmen on payoffs, man the sounter at Headr quarters, attend the morning ses­ sions, and get to see first hand how Welfare, Pension and Vacation rec­ ords are kept and processed. We also had our day with the people who put out our Log each month. I think that the Bosun Recertifica­ tion Program will bring us all closer together. It wUI surely give us a bet­ ter understanding of what the SlU Is all about and what it is doing for our membership. Page23 �V \ Bosun Recertification Program Honor Roll 402 SIU Bosuns successfully completed the first phase of the Bosun Recertification Program. The SIU is proud of these men and their achievements because the knowledge they gained while taking this important course will continue to pay off for themselves, their Union and their Brother Seafarers. Below is a complete list of the names and home ports of these 402 men. . I v; '--l.' a'. ; ^ iI\ S\:'^ Abulay, Edmund, Philadelphia Adams, John, New York Aguiar, Jose, New York Alexander, A. G., Houston Allen, Enos, San Francisco Allen, J. W., Seattle Altstatt, John, Houston Amat, Kasmoin, New York Anderson, Alfred, NdVfolk Anderson, Chester, New York Anderson, Edgar, New York Annis, Goerge, New Orleans Antoniou, Angelo, New York Aponte, Felix, New York Arena, Louis, New Orleans Armanda, Alfonso, Baltimore Atkinson, David, Seattle Backrak, Daniel, Wilmington Baker, Elmer, Houston Baker, William, Houston Bankston, Claude, New Orleans Barnes. Anthony, Norfolk Bamhill, Elmer, Houston Barrial, Pablo, New Orleans Baudoin, James, Houston Beavers, Norman, New Orleans Bechlivanis, Nicholas, New York Beck, Arthur, San Francisco Beeching, Marion, Houston Berger, David, Norfolk Beregria, John, Philadelphia Bergeria, Steve, Philadelphia Beye, Jan, New York Bobalek, William, Houston Bojko, Stanley, San Francisco"" Boland, James, San Francisco Bonefont, Eduardo, San Juan Boney, Andrew, Norfolk Bourgeois, Joseph L., New York Bourgot, Albert, Mobile Bousson, Gene, New York Bowman, Jack, Seattle Boyle, Charles, New Orleans Braunstein, Herbert, Wilmington Brendle, Mack, Houston Broadus, Ray, Mobile Broadus, Robert, Mobile Brooks, Tom, New York Browning, Ballard, Baltimore Bryan, Ernest, Houston Bryant, Vernon, Tampa Burch, George, New Orleans Burgos, Juan, New York Burke, George, New York Burnette, Perry, Tampa Burton, Ronald, New York Busalacki, Joseph, Jacksonville Bushong, William, Seattle Butterton, Walter, Norfolk Butts, Bobby, Mobile Butts, Hurmon, Houston Byrne, William, New York Cain, Hubert, Mobile Caldeira, Anthony, Houston Calogeros, Demetrios, Seattle Campbell, Arthur, New Orleans Carbone, Victor, San Juan Carey, John, New York Carr, Stephen, New York Casanueva, Michael, New Orleans Castro, Guillermo, San Juan Charneco, Frank, New Orleans Cheshire, James, Jacksonville Chestnut, Donald, Mobile Chaisson, Richard, New Orleans Chilinski, Tadeusz, Wilmington Christenberry, Richard, San Francisco Christensen, Christian, San Francisco Christiansen, Egon, San Francisco Cisiecki, John, San Francisco Clegg, William, New York* Cofone, William, Wilmington Cole, Lonnie, Norfolk Colson, James, Seahle Compton, Walter, Norfolk Cooper, Fred, Mobile Corder, James, Jacksonville Cousins, Walter, Wilmington Craddock, Edwin, New Orleans Crawford, William, Jacksonvile Cross, Malcolm, Wilmington Curlew, Jack, Yokohama Curry, Leon, Jacksonville Dakin, Eugene, Boston Dalton, Jack M., Houston D'Amico, Charles, Houston Dammeyer, Dan, New York Darville, Richard, Hou»on Davies, John, New York Davis, James, Seattle •"Has gone on pension. Page 24 Dawson, Charles, Seattle Delgado, Julio, New York Dickinson, David, Mobile Dixon, James, Mobile** Donovan, Joseph, Boston Doty, Albert, New Orleans Drake, Woodrow, Seattle Drewes, Peter, New York Duct, Maurice, Houston Dunn, Beverly, Mobile Eckert, Arne, Seattle Eddins, John, Baltimore Edelmon, Bill, Houston Engelund, Clayton, New York Faircloth, Charles, Mobile Farhi, Israel, Houston Feil, William, New York Ferrera, Raymond, New Orleans Finklea, George, Jacksonville Fleming, Don, Jacksonville Flowers, Eugene, New York Foster, Floron, New Orleans Foster, James, Mobile Foster, Tom, Norfolk Foti, Sebastian, Wilmington Francum, Carl, Baltimore Frazier, John, Houston Frey, Charles, Jacksonville Fritz, Floyd, Jacksonville Funk, William, New York Furr, John, Houston Gahagan, Kenneth, Houston Gallagher, John, Philadelphia Gallagher, Leo, Boston Garay, Rufino, New York Garner, James, New Orleans Garza, Peter, Houston Gavin, Joseph, Houston Giangiordano, Donato, Philadelphia Gianniotis, John, New York Gillain, Ribert, Jacksonville Gillikin, Leo, San Francisco Gilmore, David, Houston Gomez, Jose, New York Gonzalez, Calixto, San Juan Gonzalez, Jose, New York Gorbea, Robert, New York Gorman, James, New York Gosse, Fred, San Francisco Granger, Eual, Houston Green, John, Baltimore Greenwood, Perry, Seattle Grima, Vincent, New York Guadamud, Luis, New Orleans Gustavson, Walter, New York Hager, Bertil, New York Hale, William, New Orleans Hanback, Burt, New York Hanna, Anthony, Baltimore Hanstvedt, Alfred, New York Harrington, Arthur, Boston Harvey, Lee J., New Orleans Hawkins, Tom, Seattle Hazel, John, New Orleans Heggarty, Tom, New York Hellman, Karl, Seattle Hicks, Donald, New York Hilburn, Thomas, Mobile Hill, Charles, Houston Hirsh, Burton, Baltimore Hodges, Raymond, Mobile Hodges, Raymond W., Baltimore Hogge, Elbert, Baltimore Holt, Tom, New York Homka, Stephen, New York Hovde, Arne, Philadelphia Hunt, H. C. Houston Hunter, John, Mobile Ipsen, Orla, New York James, Calvain, New York Jandora, Stanley, New York Jansson, Sven, New York Japper, John, New York Jefferson, William, Houston Johannsson, Simon, Norfolk Johnson, Fred, Mobile Johnson, Ravaughn, Houston Jordan, Clifton, New Orleans Joseph, Leyal, Philadelphia Joyner, William, Houston Justus, Joe, Jacksonville Kadziola, Stefan, New York Karatzas, Tom, Baltimore Karlsson, Bo, New York Kelsey, Tom, San Francisco • Kerageorgiou, Antoine, New Orleans Kerngood, Morton, Baltimore Kiddi Richard, Baltimore King, George, Seattle Kingsley, Jack, San Francisco I Kleimola, William, New York Knight, Bruce, Norfolk Knoles, Raymond, San Francisco Koen, John, Mobile Konis, Perry, New York Koza, Leo, Baltimore Krawczynski, Stanley, Jacksonville Kuhl, Vincent, Norfolk La France, Dave, New York Lambert, Reidus, New Orleans Landron, Manuel, San Juan Lasnansky, Andrew, San Francisco La Soya, Eligio, Houston Lasso, Robert, San Juan** Latapie, Jean, New Orleans Lavoine, Raymond, Baltimore Lawton, Woodrow, Baltimore Leake, Herbert, Baltimore LeClair, Walter W., Nevv York Lee, Hans, Seattle Levin, Jacob, Baltimore** Lewis, Jesse, Seattle Libby, George, New Orleans** Libby, Herbert, New York Lineberry, Carl, Mobile Little, John, Houston Logan, John, Mobile** Loik, Peter. Baltimore MacArthur, William, Wilmington Mackert, Robert, Baltimore Magoulas, Gus, New York Maldonado, Basilo, Baltimore Manning, Denis, Seattle Martineau, Tom, Seattle Matthey, Neil, Yokohama Mattioli, Gaetano, New York McCaskey, Earl, New Orleans McCollom, John, Boston McCorvey, Durell, Jacksonville McDonald, John, New Orleans McGarry, Frank, Philadelphia* McGinnis, Arthur, New Orleans McHale, J. J., New York McKinney, Melville, Philadelphia Mears, Ferlton, New York Meehan, William, Norfolk Meffert, Roy, Jacksonville Meloy. Robert, Seattle Mendoza, Dimas, San Juan Merrill, Charles, Mobile* Michael, Joseph, Baltimore Mignano, Ben, Wilmington Miller, Clyde, Seattle Mitchell, William, Jacksonville Mize, Cyril, San Francisco Mladonich, Ernest, New Orleans Moen, Irwin, Baltimore Monardo, Sylvester, New Orleans Moore, Asa, New York Moore, John, Houston Morales, Esteban, New York Morris, Edward Jr., Mobile Morris, William, Baltimore Morris, William, Jacksonville Moss, John, New Orleans Moyd, Ervin, Mobile Mullis, James, Mobile Murry, Ralph, San Francisco Myrex, Luther, Mobile Nash, Walter, New York Nelson, Jack, Jacksonville Nicholson, Eugene, Baltimore Nielsen, Vagn, New York Northcutt, James, San Francisco Nuckols, Billy, New York O'Brien, William, New York O'Connor, William, Seattle Ohannasian, John, Jacksonville Olbrantz, Leonard, Jacksonville Olesen, Carl, San Francisco Olson, Fred, San Francisco Olson, Maurice, Boston Oromaner, Albert, San Francisco* O'Rourke, Robert, Houston ' Osborne, William, Houston Owen, Burton, Houston Owens, Clarence, New Orleans Pache;:o, Herminio, New York Packert, Albert, New York Palino, Anthony, New York Palmer, Nick, San Francisco Paradise, Leo, New York Parker, James, Houston Parker, William, New Orleans Pate, Luther, New York Peavoy, Floyd, New Orleans Pedersen, Otto, New Orleans Pehler, Frederick, Mobile Pence, Floyd, Houston Perry, Wallace,-Jr., San Francisco Pickle, Claude, Houston Special Supplement Pierce John, Philadelphia Polanco, Luis, New York Pollanen, Viekko, New Orleans Pool, Donald, New Orleans Poulsen, Verner, Seattle Pressly, Donald, New York Price, Billie, Norfolk Price, Tom, Wilmington Pryor, Clarence, Mobile Puchalski, Kasimir, San Francisco Puglisi, Joseph, New York Pulliam, James, San Francisco Quinnt, Carrol, Seattle Radich, Anthony, New Orleans Rains, Horace, Houston Rallo, Salvador, New Orleans Reck, Lothar, Seattle Reeves, William, Mobile Richburg, Joseph, Mobile Rihn, Ewing, New Orleans Riley, William, San Francisco** Ringuette, Albert, San Francisco Rivera, Alfonso, San Juan Robinson, William, Seattle Rodrigues, Lancelot, San Juan Rodriguez, Frank, New York Rodriguez, Ovidio, New York Rood, Donald, New York Ruiz, Alejandro, San Juan Ruley, Edward, Baltimore Sanchez, Manuel, New York San Filippo, Joseph, San Francisco Sanford, Tommie, Houston Sawyer, Alfred, Norfolk Sbriglio, Sal, Wilmington Schrum, Ray, Houston Schwartz, Albert, Houston Schwarz, Robert, Mobile Scott, Billy, Wilmington Self, Thomas, Baltimore Selixr Floyd, San Francisco Sernyk, Peter, New York Sheets, James, Baltimore Sheldrake, Peter, Houston Shorten, James, San Francisco ^ Showers, William, San Francisco Sierra, Emilio, San Francisco Sipsey, Robert, San Francisco Smith, Lester,.Norfolk Smith, Vertis, Tampa Smith, William, Seattle Snyder, Joseph, Baltimore Soicol, Stanley, San Francisco* Sorel, Johannes, Jacksonville Spuron, John, San Francisco Stanford, Glen, New Orleans Stockmarr, Sven, New York Stout, John, New Orleans Suchocki, Leonard, San Francisco Swearingen, Barney, Jacksonville Swiderski, John, New York Tamlin, George, New York Teti, Frank, New York Theiss, Roy, Mobile Thoe, Richard, Mobile Thomas, Lloyd, San Francisco Thompson, Carl, Houston Thompson, Clayton, New Orleans Thompson, J. R., Houston Thrasher, Julius, New Orleans Ticer, Dan, San Francisco Tillman, William, San Francisco Tirelli, Enrico, New York Todd, Raymond, New Orleans Tolentino, Ted, San Francisco Troche, Gregory, Mobile Turner, Paul, New Orleans Ucci, Peter, San Francisco Vega, Juan, New York Velazquez, William, New York Walker, Fred, Baltimore Walker, Tom, Houston Wallace, Edward, New York Wallace, Ward, Jacksonville Wallace, William, Mobile** Walters, Herwood, New York Wardlaw, Richard, Houston Ware, Dick, Houston Waters, Aubrey, Seattle Weaver, Eugene A., Jacksonville , Weaver, Harold, Houston Welch, Macon, Houston Whitmer, Alan, New York Wingfield, P. Q., Jacksonville Woods, Malcolm, San F'aricisco Workman, Homer, New Orleans Worley, John, San Francisco Wymbs, Luke, New York Zaragoza, Roberto, New York Zeloy, Joseph, New Orleans ""•"Has passed away. Seafarers Log �Pages from the History of the American Seamen*s Labor Movement This article continues the story of American maritime unions as told in newspaper stories of the day, gathered by the Seafarers Historical Research Department. The Sailors Union of the Pacific was founded in 1885. This story reports the 8th annual meeting of the robust young organization, a resume of its reasons for being, and its hopes for the future. This article appeared in the San Francisco Call, a daily newspaper, on March 7,1893. SAILOR ORATORS Eighth Annual Meeting of Their Union. Torchlight Procession on the Streets. Plain Talk From Men Who Live Before the Mast. The annual celebration of the Sailors' Union of the Pacific Coast was held in Metropolitan Temple last night. Previous to the meeting the members of the union, dressed in their neat uni­ forms of blue sailor pantaloons, white shirts with sailor collars of blue, and sailor caps, paraded the principal streets with torches, American flags and two brass bands. The line of march was along the water front to Folsom-street wharf, thence west on Bush to Kearny, thence to Market, up the latter thor­ oughfare to Fifth street, and then into the hall secured for the meeting. In addition to the dozen or more silk flags carried in the line of march, there was one transparency, and a very sug­ gestive one it was to those who under­ stand the bitter warfare that has been waging for months between the Sailors' Union and the men recently identified under the name of the Ship-owners' Shipping Union. On one end of the transparency there was the significant inscription, "Down With the Crimps," and on the other end "The Union For­ ever," while on one side was written 'Organization is labor's salvationequal rights to all, special privileges to none," When the hour for opening the meet­ ing arrived there was not a vacant seat in the hall, while all the passageways Jn the rear of the building were crowded with enthusiastic laborers willing to stand in order to take part in the meet­ ing. The Birth of the Union No time was lost in getting to work. After music James Barry, the editor of the Coast Seamen's Journal, opened the meeting. He began by telling how, on a rainy night just eight years ago, a crowd of seamen gathered on the Fol­ som-street wharf and listened to men who urged them to organize themselves into a union. On that night the Coast Seamen's Union, now the Sailors' Union of the Pacific, was formed. The prin­ ciple upon which the union was organ­ ized was the brotherhood of man. Mr. Barry then explained why it was that the celebration this year was held in Metropolitan Temple instead of on the Folsom-street wharf, where the annual meetings have been heretofore held. He said that for once the union had agreed to neglect the celebration at the birth­ place of the organization, paying it only a visit, and come uptown, where they could talk to the people about their troubles and tell them something of the August, 1976 hardships the sailors have been com­ pelled to undergo of late. During Mr. Barry's speech there were constant interruptions from the audience and two men were ejected by the sailors, none too gently, it can be imagined. The men certainly deserved tlieir punishment, as Mr. Barry said nothing that need offend any one. After a poem read by Mr. MacArthur, Andrew Furuseth, the brainy secretary of the Coast Seamen's Union, was introduced. He said he was too ill to speak, but he wanted, even sick as he was, to say a few words. His speech was very moderate in tone and very impres­ sive. He said he wanted to impress upon the minds of the people that the fight between the Seamen's Union and the ship-owners was because the latter claimed that $40 a month was too much for a sailor, when the sailor only worked eight months in a year and was idle four months. No More Boarding-Houses "No matter what the result of the fight may be," said Furuseth, "let the ship-owners understand that the sailors of the Pacific will never go back to the old boarding-house system. The sailors have nothing to lose in this fight, not even a home; their homes are on the ocean, and some day they may be needed there. The spectacle of the Charleston manned by a crew of Jap­ anese and facing a British warship in Hawaiian waters would be one no loyal American would want to see. What would be the result in such a case I would no dare to even foreshadow, but an admiral the other day called the attention of this Government to the fact that while Government is building a navy it is not building American seamen to man it. "Why is it," said the speaker, "that American boys don't go to sea? I'll tell you. Because upon American ships there is too much 'belaying-pin soups'; there is more scurvy on American ships than those of any other nation, and now has ever been published by sailors, the they want to make the wages less than first journal where every line was writ­ upon the ships of any other nation. I ten by men who worked before the hope to God that the seamen of America mast. will never be needed on the seas in de­ Passing a high compliment upon the fense of their country, but if they are, I men whom the speaker said had for­ hope and I believe that the same spirit gotten the meaning of the word fear, that animaffd the men at Hampton the speaker gave place to Thomas NayRoads and who followed Farragut at lor, who sang one of Dennis Kearney's. New Orleans would animate them there. old sandlot ballads concerning the em­ But will there be any of us left, or will ployment of Chinese, modernized in we be starved out and driven away? Let the latter verses to suit the occasion. To the people remember that sailors have an enthusiastic encore he sang a rol­ wings, and if driven to it, if there is no licking Irish song, and then H. Gustadt, room here, they will find room under a man who has spoken at every annual celebration of the union, made a speech some other flag than that of the United addressed mainly to the citizens and re­ States." citing the sailors' side of the war now in The cheers that greeted Furuseth's remarks lasted several minutes. Then progress on the water front between the there was music by the band and Sailors' Union and the ship-owners. Speeches by C. F. Bergman, M. McCharles Sumner made a speech that had no particular bearing on the subject un­ Glynn and others were made and the der discussion, but was mainly a resume eighth anniversary was over. of amusing incidents that happened to hem when he was a sailor years and years and years ago. He commended the xmion and closed. CS Long Lines Unclaimed Wages Wm Surely Win Alfred Fuhrman, the well-known la­ bor agitator, was next introduced. He said that the history of the movement of labor on this coast was the history of the Seamen's Union of the Pacific; that the birthday of organized labor on this coast was March 6, 1885, the day called by the sailors of the Pacific "In­ dependence Day," and on that day the real work of the organization of labor was commenced. Notwithstanding the many troubles and trials since endured the speaker insisted that the Sailors' Union had accomplished far more than they ever hoped to accomplish. The word defeat has no place in the sailor's dictionary, and no matter what comes, how hard or how long the fight they will yet win. The speaker paid a high tribute to the Coast Seamen's Journal, saying it was the first newspaper that The following named ex-crewmembers of the Cable Ship Long Lines should contact Red Camphell at Headquarters, 275 20th Street, Brooklyn, New York, 11215 relative to unclaimed wages. All requests should be in writing, specifying name, book number, and social security number. Manuel S. Netto, Jr. Richard Rodriguez John Hoffman SaifS. Ahmed Anthony Jones Mohamed A. Shaie William Revels Abdul R. Saleh Tan Ah Joon Mohamed A. Mozeb Albert Ahin Page .T: �•'• J'sr'-'-rr Fifth Part of Series Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid Are for You by A. A. Bernstein SIU Welfare Director In the next installment we will begin discussing Medicare.) Eventually the series will be compiled into a booklet so that Seafarers can have all the information on these programs in one place. I hope this series will be an aid to you. Please let me know if you have any questions. Just write to me, care of Seafarers International Union, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. This is the fifth part in a series of articles which the Seafarers Log will be running, over the next few months, concerning Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid and how these Government programs affect you and your families. (This installment, as with the first four, deals with Social Security. IF YOU WORK AFTER SOCIAL SECURITY PAYMENTS START The explanation that follows is intended to give a general idea of the conditions under which benefits are paid to people who are still working. Beginning with 1975, the following rules apply: If you earn $2,520 or less in a year, you get all the benefits. If you earn more than $2,520 in a year, the general rule is that $1 in benefits to you (and your family) will be withheld for each $2 you earn above $2,520. % Exception to the general rule: Regardless of total earnings in a year, benefits are payable for any month in which you neither earn wages of more than $210 nor perform substantial services in self-employment. t i What happens if I work after payments begin? The decision as to whether you are performing substantial services in self-employment depends on the time you devote to your business, the kind of services you perform, how your services compare with those you performed in past years, and other circumstances of your particular case. Benefits are also payable for all months in which you are 72 or older, regardless of the amount of your earnings in months after you reach 72. Your earnings as a retired worker may affect your own and your dependents' right to benefits. If you get payments as a dependent or survivor, your earnings will affect only your benefit and not those other members of the family. Earnings which must be counted: Earnings from work of any kind must be counted, whether or not the work is covered by social security. (There is one exception: Tips amounting to less than $20 a month with any one employer are not counted.) Total wages (not just take-home pay) and all net earnings from self-employment must be added together in figuring your earnings for the year. : P However, income from savings, investments, pensions, insurance, or royalties you receive after 65 because of copyright or patents you obtained before 65, does not affect your benefits and should not be counted in your earnings for this purpose. Wh'-iI happens if I work after payments begin? In the year in which your benefits start and the year your benefits end, your earnings for the entire year are counted in determiningihe amount of benefits that can be paid. Earnings after you reach 72 will not cause any deductions from your benefits for months in which you are 72 or over. However, earnings for the entire year in which you reach 72 count in figuring what benefits are due you for months before you are 72. For more information about how working after you apply for benefits will affect your retirement or survivors payments, inquire at your social security office. !' BENEFICIARIES OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES What happens if I travel outside the United States? Special rules affect the payment of benefits to people outside the United States. If you intend to go outside the United States for 30 days or more while you are receiving benefits, ask your social security office for the leaflet "Your social security check while you're outside the United States." If you are not a citizen of the United States, your absence from this country may affect your right to benefits. The people in your social security office will be glad to explain these provisions to you. Maritime Labor Represented at Democratic Convention )• I Among the multitude of delegates to the Democratic National Convention last month were several hundred affiliated with various labor organizations some being closely associated with the SIU or maritime labor. Among these maritime people, from left, are: John Fay. SIU port Agent In Philadelphia; Carolyn Gen­ tile. SIU special counsel, who also served on the Democratic Platform Committee; Ralph Quinnonez, Atlantic Coast area director of the SlU-a'fflllated United Industrial Workers, and Dave Dolgen. executive director of the Maritime Trades Department's Port Council of New York. Page 26 Seafarers Log �5IU Tells Lakes Hearing Qualified Shipboard Personnel Essential for Safety "We firmly believe that the develop­ ment and expansion of any aid-to-navi­ gation system — LORAN-C, Vessel Traffic System, or any other—should not be considered as a substitute for trained and qualified shipboard per­ sonnel," SIU Port Agent for Detroit Jack Bluitt, announced at a Congres­ sional field hearing in Michigan. At the July 16 hearing, the House Subcommittee on the Coast Guard and Navigation heard testimony on the po­ tential use of automated navigation and automated methods of ship traffic con­ trol on the Great Lakes. The SIU ex­ pressed its reservations on the basis of past experiences in which the Coast Guard lowered manning levels on auto­ mated ships to a point where the safety and health of the merchant seamen were threatened. "The Seafarers International Union supports the realistic development and expansion of such aids-to-navigation as LORAN-C and Vessel Traffic Sys­ tems," Brother Bluitt said. "Both have proven successful in other regions and, through consultation between the Guard and all segments of the maritime industry on the Great Lakes, they should prove equally helpful and suc­ cessful in our region."' However, meaningful consultation room ratings, adding one licensed engi­ neer instead. This left the ship without enough personnel for maintenance, thus violat­ ing the Coast Guard's own Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular Number 1-69. The SIU has a collective bargain­ ing agreement with American Steam­ ship Company, Bluitt noted, which the Coast Guard action bypassed, even though Federal policy supports collec­ tive bargaining agreements. SIU Representative Jack Bluitt testifies at Congressional field hearing last month in Michigan. for setting manning levels rarely oc­ curs, he explained at the session chaired by Rep. Eligio de la Garza (D-Tex.). "Each Coast Guard district, on its own, without consultation with maritime la­ bor, without review by Coast Guard headquarters in Wjishington, D.C., without regard for consistency uni- Hall Stresses Cooperation At IBFO Convention "Your support was crucial during the struggle to push the Energy Transpor­ tation Security Act through Congress," Paul Hall, president of the SiU, told the International Brotherhood of Firemen and Oilers at their convention in Miami, July 12. Hall thanked that union and their president, John J. McNamara, for their efforts to insure that 30 percent of our nation's oil imports be carried on tank­ ers sailing under the American flag. The Firemen and Oilers Union is one of 43 national and international unions, making up the AFL-CIO's Maritime Trades Department, that gave their sup­ port to the SIU in the fight for the oil bill. They are one of the oldest affiliates of the MTD. Hall also noted that, "although Pres­ ident Ford vetoed the bill, the fact that it passed through Congress in Decem­ ber 1974 was a victory for the labor movement, and this victory shows what united labor action can accomplish." In further remarks, Hall told the Convention, "This is an important elec­ tion year in which the entire House of Representatives and one third ofthe Senate are up for reelection. At least 90 Representatives and 10 Senators are running in marginal races where a 3 percent shift in the vote will mean vic­ tory or defeat. Labor must take ad­ vantage of this situation because these past few years have been tough for the working people of this country. If labor works together, we can put our friends into office and defeat our enemies. formity and objectivity, and without consideration for occupational safety and health, sets a vessel's manning. "As a result, we are confronted with instances in which similar class ships have crews which vary significantly in number and ratings, and with vessels with such reduced manning that crew members work overtime in excess of 100 percent." He cited the example of the Great Lakes vessels MV Sam Loud, MV C.E. Wilson, and MV Roger M. Kyes, owned by American Steamship Com­ pany. After only one full season of operation, the Coast Guard arbitrarily eliminated the three unlicensed engine Lakes Search and Rescue Coast Guard search and rescue oper­ ations on the Lakes also were discussed at the hearings. Bluitt pointed out that search and rescue was meaningless compared to enforcing safety regula­ tions so that accidents wouldn't happen in the first place. He recalled the tragedy of the 729foot ore carrier Fitzgerald which sank suddenly on Nov. 10, 1975 on Lake Superior. No distress call was given; no bodies or survivors were found. Ore ships will sink in approximately 15 seconds once ruptured, he said, because they are little more than one large shell, with no watertight bulkheads. "We believe these vessels should no longer be allowed to be built in this manner, posing an enor­ mous risk to the lives of the crewmembers," he declared. Bluitt ended his testimony by asking for an investigation into Coast Guard policies. Rep. James Oberstar (D-Minn.) and Rep. Phillip Ruppee (R-Mich.) also attended the hearings. HLSS VP's Father Decorated "All too often, various sectors of the labor movement do not work together because of personal differences," Hall pointed out. "We cannot afford this in the labor movement. Only by working together, can we guarantee the future economic security of the working peo­ ple of this country." Committee Meets on Minimum Wages in Puerto Rico Minimum wage standards for most industries in Puerto Rico are quickly closing in on stateside levels as a result of work done by the Puerto Rico Minimum Wage Industry Committee. Edward X. Mooney, SIU headquarters representative, served as labor repre­ sentative for Puerto Rico on this committee, which is comprised of spokesmen from labor, industry and government. Along with Mooney, the two other representatives from labor are George E. Fairchild, international secretarytreasurer of the Service Employees International Union, and Russell G. Murray, economist for the American Federation of State, County and Muni­ cipal Employees. August, 1976 During the latest meeting of the committee last month in San Juan, Mooney and his colleagues were suc­ cessful in, negotiating a graduated increase of up to 50 cents per hour for thousands of the island's workers. Among those who will benefit from the increases are municipal employees, agricultural and industrial workers, sugar manufacturing workers, domestic workers and employees of the motion picture industry. Mooney said that the committee was happy with the increases since they are "the highest that could be'recommended Under law." Mooney was appointed to the com­ mittee by AFL-CIO President George Meany. Antonio Sacco (center) father of Lundeberg School Vice President Mike Sacco (left) holds two Italian Army service medals awarded to him by the Italian Government for combat infantry action in World War I. A New York Italian Consulate official (right) displays certificate naming the veteran a Cavaliere of the Italian Republic. Another official is in the background at "the consulate. Page 27 �Incorrect Addresses to Blame ERISA Mailing Misses 1,100 Seafarers Several months ago, the SIU's Welfare and Pension Plans sent out a mailing to the Union's 35,000 A&G, IBU arid UIW members. contained important information concerning the newly effective Employee Retirement Income Security Act and how the Zaw ^ rt>turtu>d ship. However, because of incorrect addresses, more than 1,100 Seafarers did not receive this information and the undeliverable letters we .. to the Plans' offices in Brooklyn. Following is a complete, list of the members who did not receive their information because of an incorrec a . Accompanying these names are the member's Social Security number.We ask you to check the list and if your name does appear, p ease w SIU Welfare and Pension Plan Offices at 275 20th St., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232, notifying them of your correct address. This is important to tne nan and to you. AbduWa, A. M. Abdulla, K. Abdulla, N. S. Abraham, P. R. Abughanem, Y. N. Acabeo. V. Aguarcia, M. Aguilar, A. Ahmed, H. V. Ahmed, M. Ahmed, M. E. Ahmed, R. Ahmed, S. S. Ahmed, S. S. Ahmed, T. S. Ahrendt, J. H. Aidroos, A. A. Albano, P. Albert, W. Alden, J. M. Alderman, E. L. Algalham, K. N. All, A. A. All, H. S. All, M. M. All, S. A. Aller, A. T. Allardice, C. H. Allen, D. B. Allen, R. R. Almodovar, L. R. AInaqib, S. A. Alroubat, A. Alston, G. H., Jr. Altalrl, S.M. AltschaffI, G. J. Alvarado, A. Alvarado, S. R. Alvarez, J. J. Alves, J. Alzawkari, H. H. Amat, K. Ammann, W. O., Jr. Ammari, M. H. Ancheta, F. Q. Andicoechea, J. I. Arana, J. Arceneaux, H. P. Archer, R. A. Atiefa, A. B. Attaway, J. T., Jr. Auger, E. E. Aulet, A. Austin, R. Aversa, J. J. Avilo, R. Awwas, A. S. Ayala, B. V. Azookari, S. 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E. 082-12-3119 436-94-3166 09442-6737 266-33-5649 102-34-5786 449-28-8330 410-80-5704 412-38-6200 Continued on Page 33 Page 29 �I' B New SIU Pensioners Bernard J. Krogman, 64, joined the SIU in the port of Detroit in 1960 sailing as an AB. Brother Krogman sailed 35 years. He was born in Ohio and is a resident of New York City. •<) Secundino Santorio, 65, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. Brother Santorio sailed 41 years, was on the picket line in the 1963 A & G strike and was on the Sea-Land shoregang in Port Elizabeth, N.J. in 1968. He was born in Spain and is a resident of Jersey City, N.J. Joseph Scaramutz, 56, joined the SIU in the port of Savannah in 1950 sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Scaramutz sailed 36 years and was a ship delegate. He was born in New York City and is a resident of New Orleans. Jesse T. Spivey, Jr., 68, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New Or­ leans sailing as a chief steward. Brother Spivey sailed 27 years and is a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. He was born in Cussetta, Ga. and is a resident of Shreveport. La. DallasJC. Williams, 69, joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1959 sailing as an oiler and deck en­ gineer. Brother Williams sailed 41 years. He was born in Wilson, La. and is a resident of New Orleans. James J. Adams, 59, joined the SIU in 1938 in the port of New Or­ leans sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Adams sailed 37 years. He was born in Louisiana and is a resident of New Orleans. Aristides Soriano, 62, joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of New York sailing in the steward department. Brother Soriano sailed 35 years. He was bom in Cuba wd is a resident of Kenner, La. Leo A. Rice, 65, joined the SIU in the port of Boston sailing as a bosun. Brother Rice sailed 42 years and was on the picket line in the 1961 Greater N.Y. Harbor strike and the 1962 Robin Line strike. He was born in Amherst, Nova Scotia, Canada and is a resident of Newark, N.J. * 4., Pane 30 Franklin F. Reid, Jr., 63, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of Tampa sailing as a fireman-watertender and second assistant engineer. Brother Reid sailed 33 years and was a ship delegate. He was also a member of the old International Sailors Union and of District 2 Marine Engineers Beneficial Association. Bom in Jack­ sonville, he is a resident of Tampa. Alfred J. Hamm, 64, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1959 sailing last as a fireman-watertender. Brother Hamm sailed 26 years, walked on the picket line in the Greater N.Y. Harbor strike of 1961, attended the SIU-MEBA Engineer­ ing Training School in 1971 and is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. He was bom in Brooklyn, N.Y. and is a resident of Syracuse, N.Y. George W. McAlpine, 65, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of New York sailing as bosun and last sailing as a chief electrician. Brother Mc­ Alpine sailed 33 years, walked the picket line in the 1962 Robin Line beef and attended a Piney Point Crews Conference. He was born in London, Ontario, Canada and is a resident of Andover, N.J. Julius Fekete, 72, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1954 sail­ ing last as a fireman-watertender. Brother Fekete sailed 39 years and is a veteran Of the U.S. Army in World War I. He was bom in Hun­ gary and is a resident of the port of Philadelphia. Seafarers Welfare, Pension and Vacation Plans Cash Benefits Paid June 24-July 21, 1976 CCACABCDO WCICABB m AXI SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN ELIGIBLES Death In Hospital Daily @ $1.00 In Hospital Daily @ $3.00 Hospital & Hospital Extras Surgical Sickness & Accident @ $8.00 Special Equipment ;.. Optical Supplemental Medicare Premiums ... ^. DEPENDENTS OF ELIGIBLES Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors'Visits In Hospital Surgical Maternity Blood Transfusions Optical Number MONTH TO DATE Amount TOYEAR DATE MONTH TO DATE TOYEAR DATE 11 304 213 11 2 4,294 — 76 9 84 3,918 1,757 85 15 35,674 8 825 179 $ 36,482.50 $283,140.36 304.00 3,918.00 639.00 5,271.00 602.69 16,017.03 252.80 1,218.80 34,352.00 ' 285,392.00 — 2,285.29 2,357.13 24,555.28 1,327.90 9,606.30 414 69 134 10 6 77 2,719 551 747 115 12 734 118,421.48 2,982.31 22,472.66 4,200.00 376.50 2,265.00 761,871.48 22,449.93 119,392.58 40,600.00 748 50 20,966!34 179 78 17 " 2 5 — 2,083 1,152 690 89 46,000.00 34,752.56 5,962r24 2^960.00 3 20 5 12,438 15,906,30 285,493.30 199,230.06 31,926.29 16,868,00 10,133.99 630.79 4,398.76 1 156 00 90 068 70 2 65 451.00 23,451.73 8,041 2,535 1,492 12,068 62,338 14,999 9,283 86,620 PENSIONERS & DEPENDENTS Blood Transfusions gieciiU Equipment Dental Supplemental Medicare Premiums SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM William H. Lewis, 61, joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1958 sailing last as a fireman-water­ tender. Brother Lewis sailed 20 years. He was bom in Little Rock, Ark. and is a resident of Coving­ ton, La. Glen H. «Whltie" Whitehead, 69, joined the SIU in the port of Toledo sailing for 19 years as a firemanwatertender. Brother Whitehead sailed 30 years. He was born in Raber, Mich, and is a resident of Toledo, Ohio. Cmistantmo Antoniou, 62, joined the SIU in 1942 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. Brother Antoniou sailed 33 years. He was born in Antwerp, Belgium and is a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y. Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors'Visits & Other Medical Expenses .. Albert F. Knanff, 57, joined the SIU in 1948 in the port of Baltimore sailing last as a second cook. Brother Knauiff sailed 34 years. He was bom in Maryland and is a resident of League City, T«c. Marshall W. Townsend, 62, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. Brother Townsend sailed 38 years. He is a native of Wyoming, N.Y. and is a resident of Marysville, Wash. Carmelo Martinez, 65, joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of New York sailing in the steward department. Brother Martinez sailed 43 years and was on the picket line in the 1962 Robin Line strike. He was born in Puerto Rico and is a resident of Lindenhurst, L.I., N.Y. TOTALS Total Seafarers Welfare Plan Total Seafarers Pension Plan Total Seafarers Vacation Plan Total Seafarers Welfare, Pension & Vacation - 372.79 2,062.44 336,459.20 2,260,790.51 645,598.96 3,795,018.51 690.131.85 4,553,217.17 $1,672,190.01 $10,609,026.19 Seafarers Log �Foreign Countries Mean Business In Dealing With • Canada—Possession of narcotics (including marijuana) up to 7 years in jail at the discretion of the court. Up to life imprisonment, but not less than 7 Persons arrested on drug charges are years for importation of drugs into the not eligible for bail. country. • France — Possession, sentences vary, but are less than for trafficking. Minimum of 3 to 4 months pre-trail confinement. Trafficking, 1 to 5 years. Drug Violators Drug laws in the U.S. can be tough for sale or trafficking of large amounts of drugs, but for simple possession and use they're not so hard. Some states' laws for possession and use could even be considered lenient. However, this is by no means the case in foreign countries. It is important that a seaman, who would be visiting a lot of foreign coun­ tries, at least be aware of what these drug laws are, because if you get caught "over there" for possession or sale of even small aihounts of drugs, you could be staying "over there" for quite awhile. As a matter of fact, there are ap­ proximately 700 Americans in foreign jails right now for various drug offenses, and there's really very little anyone stateside can do for them but wait pa­ tiently for their return. Below are some of the drug laws in various countries that a Seafarer might visit: • Mexico—Possession, 2 to 9 years in jail plus fine. Trafficking, 3 to 10 years plus fine. Illegal import or export of drugs, 6 to 15 years plus fine. Per­ sons arrested on drug charge can expect a minimum of 6 to 12 months pre-trial confinement. • Greece—Possession, minimum of 2 years in jail. Trafficking, 5 to 20 years plus fine. • England—Possessions of heroin or LSD, 7 years or a fine of $1,000 or both.* Possession of codein or cannabis, 5 years in jail. • Germany — Possession, 3 years. Germany is expected to change this law making jail terms stiffer. ' • Japan—Sentences are based on the amount of drugs found. A recent case involved 600 grams of hashish and the person was sentenced to 2 years in jail. • Italy — Possession or attempted sale, 3 years. Trafficking, 3 to 8 years. • Turkey—^possession, 3 to 15 years. Trafficking, 10 years to Ufe. IPs no fun being stuck In a jafi cell, but even less fun if that jail cell is In a foreign country. Be smart! Don't use drugs. Warning to Seafarers Young and Old: Drug Possession Means Loss of Seaman's Papers If yon an coavkted of poanarioa of any fllcgal drag—herola, bai1>italatM, qpoed, LSD, or orm marijoaaa—die U.S. Coaal Gaaid wfll raroke yoar •famaa papen, widioiit appiMl, FOREVER. Tliat mcaas that yon low for the rat of your life tha right to make a by the wa. However, It doe«*t quite end then even If yon receive a raspended You may low your right to vote, your r^t to hold public office or to own a gun. You also may low the (^portunlty of ever becoming a doctor, dentist, certified public accountant, engineer, lawyer, architect, realtor, pharmacist, school teacher, or stockbroker. Yon may Jeopardize your right to bold a Job when you must be licensed or Ixmded and you may never be able to work for the dty, the county, or the Federal government. IPs a pretty to^ rap, but thaPs exacdy how It Is and you can't do anyddng about H. The convicted drug nwr leaves a black mark on his reputation for die rest of his life. However, drugs can not only destroy your right to a good llveUhood, It can destroy your life. Dn^ abM presents a wrions threat to both your physical and mental healdi, and the personal safety of thow around you. This Is especially true aboard ship when clear mfaids and quick reflexes an essential at aD tfanes for the wfe opentfcm of the veswl. Dont let drags destroy your natural right to a good, happy, productive Ufe. Stay drag free and stwr a clear couiw. Politics Is Porkehops Donate to SPAD FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Itiland Waters District makes specific provision for"safeguarding the membership s money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accoimtants every three months, which are to be submitted to the membership 'fie Secretary-Treasurer A quarterly finance committee of rank and file members, elected by '"7" examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recom­ mendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements^ All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures ments of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SiiiPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected, exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to.know your shipping rights. C opies these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. H you fee there has been aiiy violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Unioii and the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is; Frank Droiak, Chairman, Seafarere Appeals Board 275 • 2OU1 Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 1I2I5 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, eithisr by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts soecifv the wanes and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship, know your cS^Tract righu at S afv^u obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proJerS"^ If.' at any time, any SIU patrolrnan or other Lnion o^ fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. August, 1976 ' N' EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The LOR has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September. 1960. meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Log policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the I-.xeculive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAV.MENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplving a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex and national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION — SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including but not limited to furthering the political, social and economic interests of Seafarer seamen, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of member­ ship in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD by certified mail within .'^O days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. Support SPAD to protect and further your economic, political and social interests, American trade union concepts and Seafarer seamen. If al any time a Seafarer fecK tfiat luiy of the above rights have been violated, or that be has been denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or information, he should immediately notify SIU President Paul Hall at headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. Page 31 �• New Tanker Zapata Ranger Is Manned by the SiU Another new, modern tanker to join the SlU-contracted fleet, the SS Zapata Ranger (Zapata Bulk), was crewed by Seafarers on July 23 out of the port of Wilmington joining her sistership the Zapata Patriot, which was crewed by the SIU late in March. These 35,000 dwt tankers will be joined by two more sisterships, the SS Zapata Rover and the SS Zapata Cour­ ier later this year. They will provide many more jobs and job security for the SIU membership. The 711-foot long technologicallyadvanced vessels were built at the Todd Shipyards in San Pedro, Calif, for ap­ proximately $16-million each. The ships have a beam of 84 feet, a draft of 34 feet, 5 inches, a brake hp'of 14,000 and a cruising speed of 16.5 knots. With this newest addition to the SIU fleet representing the latest in shipbuild­ ing technology and comfort for the Sea­ farer crew, the SIU continues to con­ tract for more ships with their resultant jobs for our members. With the help and support of the full membership of the Union, we will con­ tinue to expand our fleet insuring job security for all in the future. On the deck of the new tanker Zapata Ranger, the SIU crew poses for a quick photo with SIU representative Pat Marinelli, standing left. The SIU crew kneeling from the left, are Seafarers John Young, Recertified Bosun Tad Chilinski, Oswaldo irizarry, Raleigh Minix, Louis Vidal and Bob Ladd. Standing left to right are: Pat Marinelli, Edwin Hermanso, Elmer Moran, James McBride, David Wilson, Leonard Viies, Kirk Piper, Thomas Pearce, Stanley Krieg and Marvin Kramer. .'fi ) •i SIU representative Pat Marinelli holds shipboard meeting with the crew before the Zapata Ranger sailed on her maiden voyage. In the ultra modern galley of the Zapata Ranger with SIU rep Pat Marinelli are left to right, Steward Utility Leonard Viies, Asst. Cook Oswaldo Irizarry, Stew­ ard Cook John Young and Cook and Baker Louis Vidai. :^ f • I At the central control console is QMED Raleigh Minix, left, and Second Assistant Engineer Tom Golias. Able-seaman Edwin Hermanso checks out wheelhouse of the new tanker Zapata Ranger. Piw32 SM%erilQg .4 wj -t /,9. .i i :J ;4- •>: . -/i .r: ••e.i.r.xtf.i;..: �Lundeberg Crad Returns To Get H. S. Diploma Kirn\l/«»11 graduated orQ/-liinf ^.4 Seafarer Robert Birdwell from the Lundeberg School in. 1974 as a trainee. He has now returned and has recently earned his high school equiv­ alency diploma through the school's GED Program. Brother Birdwell is 18-years-old and ships from New Orleans. He has been a Seafarer for two years and dropped out of high school in the 9th grade. He learned of the GED Program when he was a trainee at the school and decided to return to HLSS to get his high school diploma because at the school he could "get a living and set his goals". Seafarer Birdwell believes that the "teachers teach well" and that at HLSS one can work at their own speed". He attributes his success in the program to "a lot of individualized help". Brother Birdwell feels that is "good for Sea­ farers to get their GED diploma be­ cause in later years it will be necessary", and he recommends the program to fel­ low Seafarers. • Seafarer Robert Birdwell, 18, gets some individual help from English teacher Kathy Brody. Hall Urges 4-Point Plan to Boost Maritime Continued from Page 3 an active fleet ready and able to re­ spond to any defense emergency, it also enables the Navy to concentrate its scarce funds on combat-type vessels and operations." Hall also stated that the growth and strength of the American merchant ma­ rine—and its viability in times of na­ tional emergency—depends on a na­ tional cargo policy, and the support and cooperation of America's shippers. He said: "Above all else, the United States must establish a national cargo policy ... to guarantee that a defense and commercial transport capability is available at all times." He said this policy should also in­ clude bilateral trade agreements pro­ viding for the sharing of cargoes be­ tween the United States and its trading partners. "From an economic stand­ point," he said, "the best interests of our nation demand that United States flag participation in the dry bulk and all other trades be substantially in­ creased." Hall also noted that the new ships envisioned in the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 would not become a reality un­ less the operator is assured of cargo and, he said, unless American ships are built and operated, none of the many associated economic benefits will de­ velop. He said: "Enacting legislation such as the 1970 Act to fashion all sorts of support programs, and conducting conferences and seminars on all kinds of maritime topics, are meaningless without a com­ mitment from the nation's major in­ dustries to use United States flag ships." Hall again called on the nation's lead­ ing corporations "to reinvest in Amer­ ica by using the United States merchant fleet." Should Have M.M. CoGfdinatGr He said, however, that the most im­ portant step that must be taken is to establish a national maritime coordina­ tor to coordinate all United States mari­ time programs and policies, and, he stressed, this office should be estab­ lished at the White House level so that the President will have a.full under­ standing of the scope of the merchant marine as it affects our national security and our economy. The coordinator, he said, "would among other things, have responsibility for introducing maritime alternatives in all applicable policy discussions con­ cerning national interest and national security, and for developing the mer­ chant marine to compete in world commerce." Wrapping up his testimony. Hall pre­ dicted that despite some reversals, the merchant marine will fare better in the future. He said that it was his feeling that the Congress and the general pub­ lic are more aware today of the nation's maritime requirements. "What it all boils down to," Hall said, "is not just jobs and business, but Farmworkers Set for Elections ing which they are looking forward to Continued from Page 2 even more victories. A ruling by the Therefore, the Log was informed that California Supreme Court granting the grape boycott continues, and is en­ iarjn union organizers access to workdorsed by the AFL-CIO. . ers in the field will be^a great help. A spokesman for the United Farm When the certification elections first be­ Workers said they hoped this new ap­ gan in September and October of 1975, propriation for the California Labor only the Teamsters bad free access to Relations Board would last a year, dur­ the fields. Continued from Page 29 Vega, G. Venezia, F. S. Verret, A. R. Vest, B. R. VIeIra, J. Vllarjova, A. VIntro, M. L, VIstakis, G. VonHolden, J. R. Vullo, F. C. 360-46-4152 436-76-0638 433-06-1371 . 235-76-4985 054-22-3985 176-20-0693 550-02-1571 529-26-7740 439-24-3914 064-42-6791 Wachowski, A. T. Wade, R. F. Wagner, R. T. Waiters, R. A. Walker, L, Jr. 394-26-6899 385-05-6315 575-03-9513 422-72-4189 433-64-3610 August, 1976' : Waller, J. A. Walters, R.T. Walton, E. B. Ward, J. P. Warner, E. L. Washington, F. L. Waters, E. E. Waters, R. R. Watkins, R. L. Watson, G. H. Watsbn,W. D. . Watters, G. M. Webber, H. Weeks, A. B. Weinert, T. L. Welch, J. E. Welch, M. Welch^R. D. 258-34-4820 Weld, B- E. 264-26-7130 463-44-9904 ' • Welsh, H.R, Werda, J. 336-12-3171 Werda, J. R. 464-76-4375 433-64-3801 Werselowich, J. A. Westbrook, A. L., Sr. 722-14-9398 264-20-0851 Westbrook, A. L., Sr. 425-44-6443 Westerback, K. G. 455-18-2961 Wetch, M. R. 461-28-5572 Wheat, R. R. 367-30-5921 Wheeler, J. M. 284-22-7104 Wheeler, J. M. ' 267-26-2001 White, T. J. 546-50-4897 White, W. 028-16-8846 • Wicklander, R. E. 254-30-7019 Wicks, P. • ' • Port a necessity as a way of life in this country." More than 30 witnesses testified in the hearings since their beginning last year. Rep. Thomas Downing (D-VA), committee chairman, called this session of hearings "the most comprehensive look at the American maritime industry since the Merchant Marine Act of 1936.' A report on the hearings—^with sub­ sequent recommendations—will be is­ sued by the Committee in the fall. New York ... Philadelphia .. .. Sept. 7 ... ... 2:30 p.m. ... 2:30 p.m. Baltimore .... ... 9:30 a.m. Norfolk Jacksonville .. .. Sept. 9 ... ... 2:00 p.m. Detroit :. .. Sept. 10 ... ... 2:30 p.m. Sept. 13 . .. ... 2:30 p.m. Houston New Orleans ..;. Sept. 14 ... ... 2:30 p.m. .. Sept. 15 ... ... 2:30 p.m. Mobile San Francisco . .. Sept. 16 ... ... 2:30p.m. Wilmington .. .. Sept. 20 ... . . Sept. 24 ... ... 2:30 p.m. Seattle Piney Point ... . Sept. 11... . . .10:30 a.m; .. Sept. 9 ... San Juan f^nliimhii^ . - - - ,. . Sept. 18 ... .. Sept. 14 ... Chicago Pert Arthur . ..,. Sept. 14 . ,. Sept. 15 ... Buffalo St. Louis ,. Sept. 16 ... Cleveland' Sept. 13 .:. Jersey City 464-94-7857 •Widgeon, J. K. 018-46-7591 Will, H. C. 434-20-6350 Williams, L. D. 363-36-4691 Williams, O. C. 370-36-4223 Wiiiiams, R. 192-22-1242 Williarnson, D. J. 456-30-4035 Wilson, J. W. 536-30-4035 Wilson, M. 552-34-9254 Wolverton, F. D. 463-04-4793 Wood, R. D. 068-40-4354 Woodard, C. D. 139-38-6168 Woodard, F. R. 139-50-6940 Wooster, R. 010-22-7991 Word, S. H. 151-J20-0948 Wright, J. D. 468-14-0186 123-20-0185 . Yafai, K. S. • UIW IBU Deep Sea Date ... 5:00 p.m. ..... 5:00 p.m. ..... 5:00 p.m. .. ... 5:00 p.m. .. • • • .. • • • ... 5:00 p.m. ..... 5:00 p.m. ..... 5:00 p.m. ..... 5:00 p.m. .. • • • ••• .. • • • ' .....10:30 a.m. •• • .. .. .. .. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. .. 7:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. ... ... ..'. • • ... ... .,. 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 231-86-3436 Yafaie, J. A. 094-14-6830 Yahari; S. A^ 546-74-7291 Yamazaki, M. 428-50-2176 Yates, E. H. 540-62-6078 Yates, J. 092-18-5402 Yazidi, A. H. 420-58-4095 Yearsin, W. 250-14-8959 You, C. S. 413-84-0370 " Young, A. 539-48-3275 Young, R. J. 450-90-5077 266-18-1472 Zavadcsoni S. 455-08-2451 Zawada, M. 419-03-4720 Zawkari, H. E. 556-16-5358 Zeloy, J. Zoldos, L. A. 126-46-0314 Ziiniga, J. . 125-40-4512 557-80-0158 217-56-7731 424-28-6469 • 295-16-8168 557-80-0159 296-30-9128 127-24-7073 454-20-8923 269-20-4009 086.16-6402 135-24-1489 290-32-4974 417-28-1573 346-58-1582 461-28-2666 Page 33 �DISPATCHERS REPORT TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class 8 Class C JULY 1-31, 1976 SECRETARY-TREASURER Joe DiGiorgio EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Frank Drozak VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard Lindsay Williams Cal Tanner Paul Drozak HEADQUARTERS 6754A¥C^Bkl3nhll232 (212)HY9-M00 ALPENA, Mich. 800 N. 2 Are. 49707 (517) EL 4.3616 BALTIMORE, Md. 1214 E. BaUfanore St. 21202 (301) EA 7-4900 BOSTON, Mass. 215 Essex St. 02111 («17) 482-4714 BUFFALO, N.Y.... .290 FrankUii St. 14202 (714) TL 3-9259 CHICAGO, IIL. .9383 S. Ewii« Axe. 40417 (312) SA 1-0733 CLEVELAND, Ohio 1290 Old River Rd. 44113 (214) MA 1-5450 DETROIT, Mich. 10225 W. Jeffenon Ave. 48218 (313) VI3-4741 DULUTH, Mina. 2014 W. 3 St. 55804 (218) RA 2-4110 FRANKFORT, Mkh P.O. Box D 415 Main St. 49435 (414)352-4441 HOUSTON, Tex. 5804 Canal St 77011 (713) WA 8-3207 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. 3315 Liberty St 32204 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY, NJ. 99 MontKomeiy St. 07302 (201) HE 5-9424 MOBILE, Ala. IS. Lawrence St 34402 (205) HE 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS, La. 430 Jackson Ave. 70130 (504)529-7544 NORFOLK, Va. .115 3 St 23510 (804) 422-1892 PADUCAH, Ky. 225 S. 7 St 42001 (502)443-2493 PHILADELPHIA, Pa.. .2404 S. 4 St 19148 ^ (215) DE 4-3818 PINEY POINT, Md. St. Mary's County 20474 (301)994-0010 PORT ARTHUR, Tex 534 9 Ave. 77440 (713)983-1479 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. 1311 Mission St 94103 (415)424-4793 SANTURCE, P. R. 1313 Fernandez Juncos, Stop 20 00909 (809)724-2848 SEATTLE, Wash 2505 1 Ave. 98121 (204) MA 3-4334 ST. LOUIS, Mo.. .4581 Gravois Ave. 43114 (314)752-4500 TAMPA, Fb..2410 W. Kennedy Blvd. 33409 (813)870-1401 TOLEDO, Ohio 935 Snnunit St 43404 (419)248-3491 WILMINGTON, CaUf. 510 N. Broad St 90744 (213)549-4000 YOKOiHAMA, Japan .PX). Box 429 Yokohama Port P.O. 5-4 Nihon (Hidori Naka-Kn 231-91 201-7935 TmrniT Shipping picked up considerably last month as more than 1,800 Seafiarers found jobs through the Union's network of hiring halls. That's 300 more jobs shipped in July as compared to June and 500 more jobs than May. Shipping is expected to remain good at all ports for the foreseeable future. Boston New York ...... Philadelphia ... Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans ... Jacksonville San Francisco .* Wilmington .... Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point . .\ . Yokoharna Totals Deep Sea Great Lakes Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakes 5 123 12 38 11 5 19 83 27 35 . 13 48 5 75 0 2 501 1 12 1 4 2 0 1 10 0 2 2 3 3 3 0 0 44 9 3 4 13 8 5 5 47 548 1 2 5 5 0 0 2 15 59 0 1 0 0 4 3 104 7 23 7 3 23 77 24 25 12 43 8 67 0 1 426 4 32 3 11 5 0 8 38 5 0 5 12 4 22 5 2 157 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 5 16 156 22 55 24 9 40 130 55 65 20 71 15 165 0 7 850 3 5 3 5 5 0 2 14 4 3 3 4 1 8 0 1 61 0 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 00 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 1 2 2 0 5 9 19 5 5 29 20 11 8 97 523 19 4 9 12 6 6 2 58 215 0 0 0 1 0 14 0 15 20 5 0 4 9 1 0 4 23 873 2 0 5 0 0 0 2 9 70 0 0 0 2 3 0 0 5 10 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 c ENGINE DEPARTMENT Port Boston New York Philadelphia ... Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans ... Jacksonville San Francisco .. Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico .... Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Deep Sea Great Lakes — Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort •I Chicago Totals Great Lakes :i Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakes, Port Boston ;...New York Philadelphia > Baltimore Norfolk ..J Tampa Mobile New Orleans '. Jacksonville .' San Francisco Wiimington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point . Yokohama Totals Deep Sea Great Lakes Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakes 3 98 9 26 14 4 16 69 . 15 25 12 38 12 66 0 2 409 2 26 4 5 2 1 5 7 3 10 2 6 1 3 0 1 78 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 87 5 20 2 0 20 63 12 24 7 41 7 52 0 5 349 2 37 7 5 5 1 5 13 5 8 3 14 1 16 4 0 126 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 5 3 104 16 39 37 7 27 106 28 51 18 41 13 115 0 2 607 2 27 5 10 4 3 6 19 5 11 8 12 2 15 0 2 131 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 1 2 4 13 7 2 2 32 441 1 0 3 4 0 1 0 9 87 0 1 0 0 3 1 1 6 7. 17 5 6 23 7 3 3 64 413 13 0 2 7 6 2 0 30 156 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 6 2 0 1 5 3 2 3 16 623 3 0 2 1 1 1 0 8 139 0 2 0 3 6 0 3 14 17 0 56 3 12 4 2 8 33 13 10 7 18 3 29 0 0 189 0 4 0 1 1 0 1 2 0 1 2 0 0 2 4 2 20 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 57 3 22 1 0 15 42 18 10 6 22 8 34 1 1 252 3 55 9 21 14 3 19 67 19 43 10 19 8 67 0 0 357 0 1 0 1 2 1 1 1 0 2 2 1 1 4 0 2 19 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 2 1 1 0 5 194 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 9 2 2 14 6 12 1 46 298 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 3 360 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 19 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 2 3 52 4 21 2 4 7 27 15 18 2 26 6 32 0 0 219 3 99 12 24 14 1 54 19 18 7 37 13 46 24 2 383 5 106 23 33 27 4 18 83 42 30 8 38 18 85 0 4 524 4 41 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 2 1 0 0 54 5 5 2 23 8 14 2 59 278 1,318 141 1,459 10 2 4 10 6 10 0 42 425 525 66 591 8 1 5 3 1 5 0 23 547 735 40 775 7 10 0 28 13 2 •8 68 122 63 88 151 STEWARD DEPARTMENT '.. Port Boston ............................. New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile ............................ New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle .................a; REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT Port PRESIDENT Paul Hall TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C ..•..« Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Deep Sea Great Lakes • Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit ............................ Duluth Frankfort ; Chicago Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakes Totals All Depts. Deep Sea Totals All Depts. Great Lakes Totals All Depts. Deep Sea & Great Lakes 3 0 41 0 0 4 4 1 2 1 0 1 6 0 0 27 0 2 ^ 12 0 3 0 20 0 3 0 22 0 18 ' 0 0 0 168 3 3 0 0 1 0 3 0 7 175 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 10 1,027 207 1,234 451 95 546 13 16 29 Seafarers Log Page 34 'y..' M �SIU pensioner George C. Gierczic, 64, died on June 6. Brother Gierczic joined the Union in 1941 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. He sailed 35 years. Seafarer Gier­ czic was born in Superior, Wise, and was a resident of Washburn, Wise. Sur­ viving ar^ his mother, Veronica of Washburrt and two sisters, Mrs. Bar­ bara Bellart of Milwaukee, Wise, and Mrs. Clem (Florence) Bratkowski of Chicago, 111. IBU pensioner Henry "Harry" Glassco, 67, died of injuries when he was hit by a truck in New Orleans on Mar. 18. if Brother Glassco joined the Union in the port of New Or­ leans in 1956 sailing as a tugboat deck­ hand for 23 years. He was born in Fullerton, La. and was a resident of New Orleans. Seafarer Glassco was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. Interment was in Greenwood Ceme­ tery, New Orleans. Surviving are his widow, Patricia; a son, Ernie and two sisters, Mrs. Geraldine Vela of Olga, La. and Mrs. N. La France of Boothville. La. IBU pensioner Daniel R. Hulsaver, 78, succumbed to uremia, in North Hudson Hospital, Weehawken, N.J. Brother Hulsaver joined the Union in ^ - thepcrtof New York in 1960 sailing as a floatman and mate for the N.Y. Central Railroad aboard the SS Shore Farce from 1913 to 1963. He was born in New York and was a resi­ dent of West New York, N.J. Interment was in Weehawken Cemetery, North Bergen, N.J. Surviving are his widow, Alice; a daughter, Mrs. Muriel O'Con­ nor, and a son-in-law, William O'Con­ nor, both of Guttenberg, N.J. SIU pensioner Oswald Seppet, 68, died of a heart at­ tack in the Long Greein Nursing Home, Baltimore, on Apr. 18. Brother Seppet joined the Union in 1942 in the port of New York sailing as an AB. He sailed 44 years. A native of Estonia, he was a resident of Baltimore. Seafarer Seppet was a U.S. naturalized citizen. Burial was in Oak Lawn Cemetery, Bal­ timore County. . Robert M. Boothe, 64, died on May 21. Brother Boothe join­ ed the IBU in the port of Norfolk in 1972 sailing as an AB for the Allied V Towing Co. from _ 1968 to 1972 and for the U. S. Line in 1967. He was born in Youngstown, Ohio and was a resident of Norfolk. Surviving is his widow, Celia. August, 1976 Emery Gibbs, 40, died in Oak Knoll Hospital, Oakland, Calif, on May 26. V ."V Brother Gibbs joined the SIU in 1969 in the port of New York sailing as a chief steward and was a Piney Point upgrader in 1969. He sailed 10 years. Seafarer Gibbs was a mess sergeant veteran of the post-World War II U.S. Army. Born in St. Thomas, V.I., he was a resident of the Bronx, New York City. Surviving is his widow, Cynthia. SIU pensioner Lawrence P. Hogan, 79, died in Methodist Hospital, Brooklyn, N.Y. on May 29. Brother Hogan joined the Union in 1941 in the port of New York sailing as a deck engineer and bridgeman for the American Coal Co. in 1957. He sailed 41 years, attended the Piney Point Pen­ sioners Conference No. 1 in 1970, was on the picket line in the 1962 Robin Line beef and was on the Murmansk run to Russia aboard the SS Beaure­ gard (Waterman) for 343 days from May 1, 1942 to Apr. 8, 1943. Seafarer Hogan was also a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. Burial was in St. John's Cemetery, Brooklyn. Sur­ viving is his widow, Ada. IBU pensioner Charles M. Addison, 64, died on June 10. Brother Addison joined the SlU-affiliated Union in the port of Norfolk in 1960 sailing as a captain for the Mc­ Allister Brothers Towing Co. from 1961 to 1973 and for the Wood Tow­ ing Co. before that. Born in Surry, Va., he was a resident there at the time of his death. Surviving is his widow, Beulah and a brother, C. Herbert Addison of Surry. Maurice N. "Whitey" Gendron, 49, died of lung cancer on Apr. 15. Brother Gendron joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of Boston sail­ ing last as a bosun. He sailed 31 years. Born in New York, he was a resident of Manchester, N. H. Burial was in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Manchester. Surviving are his widow. Alma; a son, Ronald, who upgraded at the HLSS from 1966 to 1967, and two daughters, Judith and Debra. SIU pensioner Arthur Graf, 65, died on Mar. 10. Brother Graf joined the Union in 1942 in the port of New York sailing in the stew­ ard department. He walked the picket line in the 1961 Greater N.Y. Harbor strike and attended SIU Pensioners Conference No. 7 in 1970. Seafarer Graf was born in New Jersey and was a resident of North Bergen, N.J. Sur­ viving is his widow, Nancy. Joe C. Revill, 62, died of brain dam­ age in Metaire, La. on Apr. 19. Brother RevUl joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1955 sailing as a fireman-watertender. He sailed 28 years and was also an aircraft test mechanic. Bom in Brantly, Ala., he was a resident of Me­ taire. Cremation took place in the St. John's Crematorium, New Orleans. Surviving are his widow, Helen and a sister, Mrs. Mary E. Tarkington of Bagdad, Fla. Ernest E. Swain, 65, died of natural causes in Rockland, Tex. on Apr. 10. Brother Swain joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in Port Arthur, Tex. in 1968 sail­ ing for Gulf Canal Lines. He was a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces in World War II. Born in Louisiana, he was a resident of Rockland. Burial was in Colmesneil Cemetery, Rockland. Surviving is his widow, Jimmie Jo. August A. "Gus" Wolf, 81, suc­ cumbed to a heart attack in the Manhat­ tan Manor Nursing Home, Buffalo, N.Y. on Feb. 1. Brother Wolf joined the SlU-affiiliated IBU in the port of Detroit in 1961 sailing as a tugboat fireman-watertender. He was born in New York and was a resident of Amherst, N.Y. Internment was in Ridgelawn Cemetery, Buffalo. Surviving is his son, Robert of Eggertville, N.Y. Jobn A. Dunne, 50, died aboard the SS Robert Toombs (Waterman) on May 17. Brother Dunne joined the SIU in the port of Seattle in 1957 sailing as a bosun. He sailed 33 years and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. Bom in Louisiana, he was a resident of Lafayette, La. Surviving are two daughters, Linda and Eileen and two sisters, Mrs. Odile Bianchini of New Orleans and Mrs. Leona D. Gotheraux of Lafayette. James Griffin died on Apr. 28. Bro­ ther Griffin sailed with the IBU for the George Whiteman Towing Co. of New Orleans in 1975. IBU pensioner Jacob Medford Hall, 79, died of a hemorrhage in the North Amndel Hospital, Glen Bumie, Md. on Apr. 23. Brother Hall joined the union in the port of Baltimore in 1957 sailing as a captain for the Bay Towing Co. He was bom in Frenchtown, Md. and was a resident of Baltimore. Burial was in Loudon Park Cemetery, Baltimore. Surviving are his widow, Eva and a nephew, Robert Link of Glen Bumie. Bobby G. Hickman died on May 12. Brother Hickman joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in Mobile and sailed for Dixie Carriers this year. Alfred E. Kaustinen, 74, died of a heart attack in Doctors Hospital, Lake Worth, Fla. on Feb. 7. Brother Kaus­ tinen joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of Detroit in 1960 sailing in the steward department. He was bom in Finland and was a resident of Lake Worth. Cremation took place in the Necron Crematorium, West Palm Beach, Ra. Surviving is his widow, Esther. Emile B. Bour­ geois HI, 27, died on Apr. 23. Brother Bourgeois joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1968 sailing as a wiper. He attended the HLSS in the ports of New Orleans and New York. Bom in Bay St. Louis, Miss., he was a resident Gretna, La. Surviving is his father, Bernard of Waveland, Miss. Alva R. Bailey, 55, died on May 10. Brother Bailey joined the SIU in the port of Mobile in 1967 sailing as a cook. He sailed . 29 years and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. Bom in Georgia, he was a resident of Pritchard, Ala. Surviving are his widow, Mary and his mother, Ethel Mae of Griffin, Ga. Ahmed Z. Amer, 43, died on Aug. 30, 1974. Brother Amer joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of De­ troit in 1971 sailing in the steward de­ partment. Brother Amer sailed 15 years. He was bom in Yemen and was a resident of Dearbom, Mich. Surviving is a brother, Soleh Amer Zaid of Dearbom. Ronald V. Brown­ ing, 38, died from a hemorrhage in Doctors Hospital, Mobile on Mar. 18. Brother Browning joined the SIU in the port of Mobile in 1966 sailing as an AB. He sailed 12 years and attended the Andrew Furuseth Training School in New Orleans in 1964. Seafarer Brown­ ing was a veteran of the post-World War II U.S. Air Force. Burial was in Mobile Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Surviving are his widow, Annie Laurie and his mother, Mrs. Daniel Browning of Mobile. Thomas H. McFariin, 50, died on Apr. 28. Brother McFariin joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of Port Arthur, Tex. sailing as a wiper. He was bom in Upson County, Ga. and was a resident of Mims, Fla. Surviving is his widow, Bemice. John H. Burg died on Apr. 3. He joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in 1966. Brother Burg also sailed during World War II. Surviving is a sister, Mrs. Kathryn B. Feldheimer of Sewickley, Pa. George W. Paige, Jr. was drowned trying to secure a barge on Apr. 26. Brother Paige joined the IBU in the port of New Orleans sailing for the Radcliff Materials Co. from 1975 to 1976. Boatman Paige also worked on the New Orleans Yard crew. He was a resident of New Orleans. Page 35 �' ii A ' st '45 SEA-LAND ECONOMY (Sea-Land Service), June 27—Chairman, Recerti­ fied Bosun F. H. Johnson; Secretary L. Nicholas; Educational Director W. E. Fitzgerald; Deck Delegate B. Jarratt; Engine Delegate R. Kelly; Steward Del­ egate S. Morris. No disputed OT. A repair list was called for with special emphasis on kick-out panels on doors on main deck quarters and also noted was the unsafe working conditions on open weather deck reefer boxes which was brought up at a safety meeting. It was also mentioned that there is a li­ brary at the seamen's club with free brooks for all. Next port, Rotterdam. INGER (Reynolds Metal), June 27 — Chairman, Recertified Bosun C. D'Amico, Jr.; Secretary Duke Hall; Ed­ ucational Director R. D. Holmes; Deck Delegate Jose P. Salinoa; Engine Dele­ gate B. Hireen; Steward Delegate R. J. Shermsen. $69.11 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Chairman held a discus­ sion on the importance of donating to SPAD. The latest Seafarers Log was read and discussed and all were urged to read the Log all the way through. A vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment, especially for the coffee-time snacks. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port, Galveston. SEA-LAND MCLEAN (Sea-Land Service), June 20—Chairman, Recer­ tified Bosun R. Palmer; Secretary R. Buie; Educational Director P. Gallegos; Deck Delegate L. Abbott; Engine Dele­ gate D. Laughlin; Steward Delegate J. Ortega. Some disputed OT in engine department. Chairman discussed the importance of SPAD. Advised that all members should read all of the impor­ tant items in the Seafarers Log so they will be aware of what is going on in the Union. Next port, Long Beach. TAMARA GUILDEN (Transport Commercial), June 13 — Chairman Thomas Keys; Secretary N. Hatgimisios; Educational Director R. Nielsen; Deck Delegate Romolo DeVirgileo; Engine Delegate Johnny Nettles; Stew­ ard Delegate John Hoggie. $9.80 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in engine department. Crew felt sorry that Re­ certified Bosun Peter Serynk, had to get off the ship because his wjfe had a heart attacks We all wish the best to his wife and hope she gets well soon. He is a great shipmate and the crew misses him. SEA-LAND PRODUCER (Sea-Land Service) June 20—Chairman, Recer­ tified Bosun M. B. Woods; Secretary Harvey M. Lee; Educational Director V. A. Cover; Deck Delegate Ralph Dougherty. $45 in ship's fund. $70 in movie fund. No disputed OT. Held a discussion about the showing of the movies and what is the best time to show them for all the crew to see a whole show at one time. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port. Port Everglades. TRANSINDIANA (Hudson Water­ ways) June 20—Chairman, Recertified Bosun H. B. Walters; Secretary W. J. Fitch; Educational Director J. Shuler. $25.09 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. All communications were received and posted for all to read. Chairman re­ ports: "That some members feel as if they don't have to come to the meeting. The purpose of a ship's meeting is that everything is brought out concerning Union business and its problems; the meetings are held for the benefit of everyonfe, not just a select few. This is the only way we can have a better un­ derstanding of what is going on in the Union and on board ship." The crew messman and the pantryman have been doing a good job in keeping the place clean and all crewmembers should co­ operate as this is part of our home. A special thank you to the Seafarers Log for keeping us abreast of all Union matters. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. DEL ORO (Delta Steamship Lines), June 6—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Clifton Jordan; Secretary Paul L. Hunt; Deck Delegate Joseph Klondyke; En­ gine Delegate Herman Bergeron; Stew­ ard Delegate Stephen Dent. $215.15 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Chair­ man discussed the correct way to fill out welfare forms and the benefits of recertification at Piney Point. Also pointed out to the crew that everyone in Headquarters is working very hard for all of us. Chairman also gave a vote of thanks to the deck department and the steward department for a job well done. Next port. New Orleans. SEA-LAND FINANCE (Sea-Land BEAVER STATE (Westchester Ma­ Service), June 20—Chairman, Recerti­ rine Shipping), June 6—Chairman, Re­ fied Bosun James Pulliam; Deck Dele­ certified Bosun B. Mignano; Secretary gate J. Long; Engine Delegate S. Rivers; W. Battle; Educational Director M, Steward Delegate C. Carlson. No dis­ Wilhelm. No disputed OT. Chairman puted OT. Chairman told the crew­ advised all crewmembers to read the members to read the Log and keep up clipping from the Seafarers Log that are with Union affairs. Observed one min­ posted on the bulletin board. A vote of ute of silence in memory of ^ our de­ thanks to the steward department for parted brothers. MOUNT EXPLORER (Mount Ship­ a job well done. ping) June 27—Chairman, Recertified PANAMA (Sea-Land Service), June Bosun M. Beeching; Secretary Michael 13—Chairman, Recertified Bosun C. Toth; Educational Director M. R. Wil­ Mize, Jr.; Secretary D. F. Kaziukewicz; liams; Deck Delegate Charles D. How­ Educational Director N. N. Bathia. $20 ell; Engine Delegate W. Yudovshes; in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in Steward Delegate Henry Koppersmith. deck department. Educational director Some disputed OT in deck department. held a discussion on upgrading at Piney A hearty vote of thanks was given to a Point and the importance of donating very fine steward department for the to SPAD. Also requested that the mag­ planned menus and the cooking of all azines be kept aboard ship for all to foods which was very good. Honie cook­ read and enjoy. ing by Michael Toth and wonderful MANHATTAN (Hudson Water­ baking by Baker Young McMillan were ways), June 13—Chairman, Recertified above reproach. The salads were differ­ ent and delicious each and every day. Bosun Peter D. Sheldrake; Secretary Frank Radzvila; Educational Director Bedroom Utilityman Henry Kopper­ W. L. Sutton. $80 in ship's fund. smith still a No. 1 man when it comes to room service. Dining room service Some disputed OT in deck and steward was very good and clean. Observed one departments. Sent two communications minute of silence in memory of our to the Union and received a reply about departed brothers. Next port, Phila­ the tank gear, butterwork and about delphia. cleaning dirty, smoggy tanks. A vote of thanks was given to the steward depart­ ELIZABETHPORT (Sea-Land Ser­ ment for good food and fine service. vice), June 20—Chairman, Recertified JOSEPH HEWES (Waterman Steam­ COLUMBIA (Ogden Transport), Bosun V. T. Nielsen; Secretary George ship), June 6—Chairman, Recertified June 13—Chairman, Recertified Bosun W. Gibbons; Educational Director Da­ Bosun Ramon Ferrera; Secretary Al­ Clarence E. Pryor; Secretary S. Hutchvid Able; Deck Delegate Frank Balasia. bert Ayler; Educational Director erson; Educational Director B. Hodges; $117 in ship's fund. $10 in movie fund. Charles A. Henley; Deck Delegate Ray­ Deck Delegate George Holland; Stew­ No disputed OT. Chairman discussed mond D. Steel; Engine Delegate Ber­ ard Delegate Louie Hudson. $13.25 in the importance of donating to SPAD. nard D. Burns; Steward Delegate Sher­ ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck, A vote of thanks to the deck department man Phillips. No disputed OT. A vote engine and steward departments. Some for keeping the messroom and pantry of thanks to the steward department for repairs have to be done on messrooms. clean. Also a vote of thanks to the a job well done. Observed one minute Observed one minute of silence in me­ steward department for the good food of silence in memory of our departed mory of our departed brothers. Next they are putting out. Next port, Algebrothers. Next port. Savannah. port Houston, Tex. ciras. JAMES (Ogden Marine) June 13— Chairman, Recertified Bosun Durell L. McCorvey; Secretary Mario Canalejo; Deck Delegate Frank White; Engine Delegate H. Smith. Some disputed OT in engine department. Seafarer Joseph Pagola is making his last voyage before retiring. Joe joined the Union in the port of Tampa and has sailed in the steward department, all ratings. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Next port, Portugal. RAPHAEL SEMMES (Sea-Land Service), Jime 6—Chairman, Recerti­ fied Bosun Enos E. Allen; Secretary Angeles Z. Deheza; Educational Direc­ tor Robert A. Forslund. $16 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in steward department. Educational director held a lecture on alcoholism, its symptoms, detection, rehabilitation, etc. Observed one minute of silence in njemory of our departed brothers. BROOKLYN (Anndep Steamship), June 13—Chairman, Recertified Bosun F. R. Charneco; Secretary H. Galicki; Educational Director R. Smith; Deck Delegate M. Fay; Engine Delegate J. Tucker. Some disputed OT in deck de­ partment. Something has to be done about the inert gas system, which is not working, as it is unsafe and endangers the entire crew. Next port, Kuwait. Official ship's minutes were also re­ ceived from the following vessels: : PITTSBURGH NATHANIEL GREENE ' • MOBILE TRANSCOLUMBiA JEFF DAVIS V' UL1RASEA NECHES YELLOWSTONE DELSOL ANCHORAGE BORINQUEN SEA-LAND MARKET OVERSEAS TRAVELER SEA-LAND ECONOMY OVERSEAS JUNEAU GATEWAY CITY s-t;" DELTA MAR SEA-LAND EXCHANGE TAMPA ACHILLES OGDEN CHALLENGER S' FORT HOSKINS STONEWALL JACKSON ST.LOmS JACKSONVILLE POTOMAC SEA-LAND RESOURCE SUGAR ISLANDER ROBERT TOOMBS HUMACAO SAN JUAN SEA-LAND GALLOWAY SEA-LAND CONSUMER LONG BEACH JOHN TYLER GALVESTON ' H SAN PEDRO CARTER BRAXTON EAGLE TRAVELER DELTA NORTE ERNA ELIZABETH CONNECTICUT DELTA ARGENTINA SAN FRANCISCO WILLIAMSBURGH NEWARK OGDEN YUKON VANTAGE HORIZON LOS ANGELES SEA-LAND COMMERCE ALEX STEPHENS Deposit in the SlU Blood Bank— It's Your Life Page 36 Seafarers Log �This month marked the first time that a class of 12 Seafarers graduated from the *A' Seniority Upgrading Pro­ gram, hringing to 251 the total number of Seiifarers who have completed this program. They are Dan Davis, Joe Townsend, George Smith, Mike Hunt, Barney Loane, Gary Westerholni, Gary Westeiiiolm Seafarer Gary Westerholm gradu­ ated from the trainee program at the Harry Lundeberg School in Feb. 1974 and began sailing in the black I gang. Before startI ing the'A' Seniority Upgrading Program, Brother Westerholm returned to Piney Point to earn his QMED endorsement. Brother Westerholm lives in Seattle and ships from that port. He is a native of Minnesota. 12 'ASeniority Upgraders George Lusk, Joseph Grey, Alvin McCants, Floyd Bishop, Pat Pillsworth, and Pete J. Reed. This important program has been ex­ panded to 12 men because the Union has not been able to keep up with the Only by increasing the number of men in each *A' seniority class will we be able to insure that there are enough qualified men to fill the jobs aboard SlU-contracted ships. Pat Pillsworth Joseph Grey George Smith Seafarer Pat Pills­ worth has been sail­ ing with the SW since graduating from the trainee program at the Harry Lundeberg School in 1972. Shipping in the deck department, Brother Pillsworth also upgraded to AB at the Piney Point school. A na­ tive and resident of Kingston, N. Y., Brother Pillsworth ships from the port of New York Seafarer Joseph Grey began sailing with the SIU as a chief cook in 1966 after serving for 20 years in the U. S. Navy. Before at­ tending the 'A' Sen­ iority Upgrading Program, Brother Grey upgraded to chief steward at the Harry Lundeberg School. Born and raised in Philadelphia, Brother Grey now lives in New York and ships from that port. Floyd Bishop Seafarer George Smith has been sail­ ing with the SIU since graduating from the trainee program at the Harry Lundeberg School in 1973. ^Shipping as an AB, Brother Smith also earned his green ticket at the Piney Point school. A native of Jacksonville, Fla., Brother Smith now lives in New Orleans and ships from that port. Seafarer Floyd Bishop began sail­ ing with the SIU six years ago after graduating from the Harry Lundeberg - School. After fin^ ^ '• '-ishing his trainee ^ entry program n Brother Bishop stayed on at Piney Point and upgraded through the third cooks program. Still sailing in the steward department, Brother Bishop ships from Mobile and is a native and resident of that port. Seafarer George Lusk began sailing with the SIU in 1972 after graduat­ ing from the An­ drew Furuseth Training School in New York. Sailing in the deck depart­ ment, Brother Lusk obtained his AB endorsement at the Harry Lundeberg School before attend­ ing the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Pro­ gram. A native and resident of Tennes­ see, Brother Lusk ships from the port of New Orleans. Barney Loane Dan Davis number of 'A' hook members who are retiring or passing on. Seafarer Dan Davis graduated from the Harry Lundeberg School in March 1973 and began sailing in the deck department. Brother Davis re[ turned to Piney Point to upgrade to AB before attending the 'A' Seniority Program. A native of California, he now lives in Houston and ships from that port. Seafarer Barney Loane began sailing with the SIU in 1972 after graduat­ ing from the Harry Lundeberg School's prograni. trainee Brother Loane re­ turned to Piney Point to earn his AB's ticket before attending the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program. A native and resident of Hollandtown, Md., Brother Loane ships out of the port of Baltimore. Joe Townsend Pete J. Reed Seafarer Joe Townsend has been sailing y^ith the SIU since graduating from the Harry Lundeberg School in 1969. A member of the steward de­ partment, Brother Townsend ships as a Cook & Baker, a rating he earned at the Piney Point school. A native and resident of Jack'sohville, Brother Townsend ships from his home port. Seafarer Pete J. Reed graduated from the trainee program at the Harry Lundeberg School in 1973 and began sailing in the deck department. Before attending the 'A' Seniority Program, Brother Reed upgraded to AB at the Piney Point school. Brother Reed is a native and resident of Balti­ more and ships from that port. Mike Hunt Seafarer Mike Hunt joined the SIU in 1968. Holding a chief electrician's endorsement, Brother Hunt earned his QMED rating at the Harry Lundeberg School before attending the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program. A native of South Dakota, Brother Hunt lives in Medford, Ore. with his wife Betty. He ships from the port of San Francisco. George Lusk Alvin McCants Seafarer Alvin McCants has been sailing with the SIU for six years. A graduate of the New York Andrew Furuseth Training School, Brother McCants obtained his AB's ticket at the Harry Lundeberg School before starting the 'A' Seniority Program. Brother McCants is a native and resi­ dent of Mobile and ships from that port. W Seniority Honor Roll Now Numbers 251 Following are the names and departments of the 251 Seafarers who have completed the 'A'-Seniority Upgrading Program - . ... .J n 1. r • c—... ...... n r ii.—:-. u.__. r..... • Dracinnc George, Cnnroe Deck Deck Sti Stevens, Duane, Deck Prasinos, Ivey, D. E., Engine Manning, Henry, Steward Fonvilie, James, Engine Adams, Francis, Deck Carhart, David, Deck Reamey, Bert, Engine Strauss, Gregory, Engine Joe, William, Engine Maurstad, Mitchell, Steward Frak, Stan, Deck Carruthers, Francis, Engine Alfeo, Luciano, Engine Reed, Pete J., Deck Svoboda, Kvetoslav, Engine Johnson, M., Deck Marcus, M. A., Deck Freeburn, Michael, Deck Caruthers, Russell, Deck Allen, Lawrence, Engine Restaino, John, Engine Szeibert, Stephen, Steward McAndrew, Martin, Engine Johnson, Oscar, Steward * Fried, Peter, Engine Castle, Stephen, Deck Allison, Murphy, Engine Ripley, William, Deck Tanner, Leroy, Engine McCabe, John, Engine Jones, Leggette, Deck Frost, Stephen, Deck Cavanaugh,Jackson, Deck Ahmad; Bin, Deck Rivers, Sam, Engine Taylor, Daniel, Steward Jones, Nelson Cory, Steward McCabe, T. J., Engine Fuentes, Luis, Steward Clark, Garrett, Deck Ames, Allan, Deck Roback, James, Deck Tell, George, Engine McCants, Alvin, Deck Galka, Thomas, Engine Jordan, Carson, Deck Colangelo, Joseph, Deck Andrepont, P. J., Engine Rodriguez, Charles, Engine Thomas, Robert, Engine Kanavos, Panagirtis, Engine McCauley, Roy, Engine Gallagher, Patrick, Deck ^onklin, Kevin, Engine Armitstead, Daniel, Engine Rodriguez, Hector, Engine Thomas, Timothy, Deck McMullin, Clarence, Steward Kegney, Thomas, Engine Galliano, Marco, Deck Correll, Paul, Engine Arnold, Mott, Deck Rodriguez, Robert, Engine Townsend, Joe, Steward McPariand, James, Engine Garay, Stephen, Deck Keith, Robert, Deck Cosentino, Dominic, Deck Barnett, Jay, Engine Rogers, George, Engine Trainer, Robert, Deck Milici, Robert, Deck Garcia, Robert, Deck Kelley, John, Deck Coyie, Michael, Engine Bartol, Thomas, Deck Ruiz, Steve, Engine Trott, Llewellyn, Engine Minix, R. G., Jr., Engine Gilliam, Robert, Steward Kelly, John, Deck Cunningham, Robert, Deck Baxter, Alan, Engine Sabb, Caldwell, Jr., Engine Utterback, Larry, Deck Miranda, John, Engine Kerney, Paul, Engine Gotay, Raul, Steward Curran, Johir, Deck Bean, P. L., Deck Salley, Robert, Jr., Engine Vain, Thomas, Deck Moneymaker, Ernest, Engine Kirksey, Charles, Engine Gower, David, Engine Daniel, Wadsworth, Engine Beauverd, Arthur, Engine Sanders, Darry, Engine Vaiton, Sidney, Engine Moore, C. M., Deck Kittleson, L. Q., Deck Graham, Patrick, Deck Davis, Dan, Deck Bellinger, William, Steward Sanger, Alfred, Deck Vanyi, Thomas, Steward Grey, Joseph, Steward Moore, George, Deck Knight, Donald, Engine Davis, William, Deck Berulis, William, Deck Deck Shaw, Lex, Vazguez, Jose, Engine Moore, James, Engine Knoies, Donald, Steward Grimes, M. R., Deck Day, John, Engine Biietz, John, Engine Shaw, Lucien, Deck Venus, Guy, Engine Moore, Peter, Engine Konetes, Johnnie, Deck Grisham, Steve, Deck Derke, Michael, Engine Bishop, Floyd, Steward Shaw, Ronald, Engine Venus, Steve, Steward Kunc, Lawrence, Deck Moore, William, Deck Hagar, Ken, Deck Desklns, William, Steward Blacklok, Richard, Engine Silfast, George, Deck Vukmir, George, Deck Kundrat, Joseph, Steward Mortier, William, Deck Hale, Earnest, Deck Dising, Maximo, Engine Blasquez, Gregory, Engine Simonetti, Joseph, Steward Walker, Marvin, Engine Haller, John, Engine Lamphere, Thomas, Engine Mouton, Terry, Engine Dobloug, James, Engine Bligen, Archie, Engine Simpson, Spurgeon, Engine Wambach, Albert, Deck Noble, Mickey, Deck Laner, Ronnie, Engine Douroudous, Emanuel, Steward Harris, Nathaniel, Engine Bohannon, Christopher, Engine Sisk, Keith, Deck Wass, Klaus, Steward Nuotio, Ken, Deck Hanks, Fletcher, Engine Lang, Gary, Deck Dukehart, David, Engine Bolen, James, Deck Smith, D. B., Steward Waugaman, Jerry, Engine Ostrander, Duane, Deck Laughlin, Douglas, Engine Hart, Ray, Deck Echeverio, Ronald, Steward Bolen, Timothy, Deck Smith, George, Deck Wayman, Lee, Deck Painter, Philip, Engine Hawker, Patrick, Deck LeClair, Lester, Steward Eddings, Otis, Jr., Engine Boles, John, Engine Smith, Robert, Deck Westerholm, Gary, Engine Paloumbis, Nikolaos, Engine Haynes, Blake, Engine Lehmann, Arthur, Deck Edgell, Pat, Engine Brackbill, Russell, Deck Wilhelm, Mark, Engine Papageorgiou, Oimitrios, Engine Snyder, John, Engine Heick, Carroll, Deck Lentsch, Robert. Deck Egeland, Ralph, Deck Brooke, George, Engine Spell, Gary, Engine Wilisch, Edward, Deck Heller, Douglas, Steward Parker, Jason, Deck Lesko, Samuel, Deck Bruschini, Mario, Steward . Elliott, Byron, Engine Spell, Joseph, Deck Wilson, Richard, Steward Hooks, Bobby, Steward Parr, Steven, Deck Loane, Barney, Deck Escudero, Tomas, Engine Burge, Bernard, Engine Engine Spencer, Craig, Wilson, Robert, Engine Perez, Jose, Engine Humason, Jon, Deck Long, Alton, Engine Esposito, Gennaro, Engine Burke, Lee Roy, Engine Spencer, H. D., Engine Wolfe, John, Deck Perkins, Cy, Deck Hummerick, James, Jr., Steward Lundeman, Louis, Deck Ewing, Urry, Steward Burke, Timothy, Deck Springfield, Harry, Steward Woodcock, Wayne, Steward Petrick, L., Engine Hunt, Mike, Engine Lusk, George, Deck Farmer, William, Deck Burnette, Barney, Steward Stanfield, Pete, Deck Woodhouse, Ashton, Engine Pickford, Albert, .... Deck Hussein, Mohammed, Steward Mahaffey, J.C., Steward Farragut, John, Deck Butch, Richard, Engine Wright, Charlie, Engine Stark, Wiiiiam, Deck Hutchinson, Richard, Jr., Engine Makarewicz, Richard, Engine Pillsworth, Pat, Deck Farrell, Gerald, Steward Calo, Jose, Engine Engine Zukier, Hans, Engine Stauter, David, lllson, James, Engine Mallory, Arthur, Deck Poletti, Pierangelo, Deck Flla, Marion, Deck Cammuso, Frank, Deck August, 1976 Page 37 �m' >> •^5 For a Better Job Today The Harry Lund.eher'g' - i \ -t Deck Department ABLE SEAMAN tf li r The course of instruction is four weeks in length and leads to the Coast Guard en­ dorsement of Able Seaman—12 Months —Any Waters or Able Seaman—Unlim­ ited—Any Waters. Course Reqiiirenieiits: Able Seaman 12 Months—Any Waters. You must: • Be 19 years of age • Have 12 months seatime as Ordi­ nary Seaman, OR Be a graduate of HLS'at Piney Point and have eight months seatime as Ordinary Seaman • Be able to pass the prescribed physi­ cal, including eyesight requirements. Able Seaman Unlimited—Any Waters. You must: • Be 19 years of age • Have 36 months seatime as Ordinary Seaman or Able Seaman 12 Months • Be able to pass the prescribed physi­ cal, including eyesight requirements. Starting dates: September 2, November 11 I QUARTERMASTER The course of instruction certification as Quartermaster Basic Navigation instruction Radar; Loran; Fathometer; leading to consists of to include RDF; and also includes a review of Basic Seaman­ ship; u.se of the Magnetic and Gyro Compass; Rules of the Road; Knots and Splices; Firelighting and Emergency Pro­ cedures. Course Requirements: Must hold en­ dorsement as Able Seaman (Unlimited— Any Waters). , Starting dates: October 14 LIFEBOATMAN The course of instruction is two weeks in length and leads to the Coast Guard en­ dorsement of Lifeboatman. Course Requirements: Must have 90 days seatime in any department. Starting dates: September 2, 16, 30, October 14, 28, November 11, 26 Engine Department QMED-Any Rating The course of instruction leading to cer­ tification as QMED—Any Rating is eight weeks in length and includes instruction leading to the Coast Guard endorsements which comprise this rating. Course Requirements: You must show 2 Complete Electrical Course Seafarers Joaquin Miller (I.) and Blake Haynes (r.) upgraded their skills at the Lundeberg School last June by completing the course In advanced electrical procedures. Instructor Jack Parcell stands In the middle. These Courses Will Be Starting Soon: • Advanced Pumpman Procedures • Advanced Electrical Procedures Watch the Seafarers Log for Starting Dates evidence of six months seatime in at least one engine department rating. Starting dates: September 8, October 6 WELDING The course of instruction in basic welding consists of cla.ssroom and onthe-job training including practical train­ ing in electric arc welding and cutting; and oxy-acetylene brazing, welding and cutting. On completion of the course, an HLS Certificate of Graduation will be awarded. Course Requirements: • Engine department personnel must hold endorsement as QMED—Any Rating • Deck and steward department per­ sonnel must hold a rating in their department. Starting dates: October 1 FOWT The course is four weeks in length and leads to endorsement as Fireman, Watertender, and/or Oiler. Course Requirements: If you have a Wiper endorsement only, you must: • Be able to pass the prescribed physi­ cal, including eyesight requirements Galley Endorsements for 2 Seafarers Joe Nathan Townsend, left and Leonard M. Leionek, right, display steward department endorsements they received through the Lundeberg School upgrading program for that department. Townsend got his cook and baker endorsement while Leionek upgraded to chief cook. Center is Laymon Tucker, course instructor. Photo was run in July Log, but caption incorrectly identified the two upgraders. • Have six months seatime as Wiper. OR Be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point ^nd have three months seatime as Wiper • If you have an engine department rat­ ing there are no requirements. Starting dates: October 14 LNG/LPG The course of instruction leading to certification as LNG/LPG crew consists of Basic Chemistry, Tank and Ship Con­ struction, Gasification, Reliquefication Procedures, Inert Gas and Nitrogen Sys­ tems, Instrumentation, Safety and Firefighting, Loading, Unloading and Trans­ porting LNG/LPG. Course Requirements: Engine room personnel must hold QMED—Any Rat­ ing. Others, Deck and Steward Depart­ ment personnel must hold a rating in their department. Length of Course: The normal length of the course is four (4) weeks. Starting dates: September 20 A College Career Is Available to Yoix One college and two post secondary trade/vocational school scholarships are awarded to Seafarers each year. These scholarships have been specially de­ signed to meet the educational needs of Seafarers. f Application requirements are geared for the man who has been out of school several years, so you will only be com­ peting with other seamen with similar educational backgrounds. The avvards are granted in April, hut you should begin your application process now. These are the scholarships offered: 1. Four-year college degree scholar­ ship. This award is in the amount of $10,000. Page 38 2. Two-year community or junior col­ lege or post secondary trade/voca­ tional schools scholarships. These . awards are in the amount of $5000. The trade/vocational awards offer var­ ious options if you wish -to continue' shipping. In such a program you may develop a trade or skill which would im­ prove your performance aboard ship as well as help you obtain a better paying job when you are ashore. . Eligibility requirements are as follows: 1. Have not less than two years of actual employment on vessels of companies signatory to Seafarers Welfare Plan. 1. Have one day of employment on a vessel in the sixth-month period immediately preceding date of ap­ plication. 3. Have 90 days of employment on a vessel in the previous calendar year. Pick up a scholarship application now. They are available in the ports or. you may write to the following address and request a copy of the Seafarers Applica­ tion: Seafarers Welfare Plan College Scholarships 275 20th Street Brooklyn, New York 11215 A College Education For Your Ctilldren Four scholarships arc awarded to de­ pendents of Seafarers. These four-year scholarships are for $10,000 each at any accredited college of university. If you have three years sea time, encourage your children to apply. They should request the Dependents Application from the above address. Seafarers Log �' 'T For Job Security Tomorrow Scliool Of Seamansliip certificate of completion for the chief cook program. Steward Department Starting dates: October 14, November 26 Steward Department All Steward Department Course Lead To Certification By HLSS. CHIEF STEWARD The course of instruction is six weeks long and covers all phases of Steward De­ partment management and operation. Course Requirements: All candidates must have seatime and/or training in com­ pliance with one of the following: • Three years seatime in a rating above 3rd cook or assistant cook OR • Six months seatime as 3rd cook or assistant cook, six months seatime as cook and baker, six months seatime as chief cook and hold HLS certifi­ cates of completion for eslch program OR • 12 months seatime as 3rd cook or assistant cook, six months seatime as cook and baker, six months sea­ time as chief cook and hold HLS cer­ tificates of completion for the cook and baker and chief cook programs OR • 12 months seatime as 3rd cook or assistant cook, 12 months seatime as cook and baker, and six months sea­ time as chief cook and hold an HLS CHIEF COOK The course of instruction is six weeks in length and students specialize in the prep­ aration of soups, sauces, meats, seafoods, and gravies. Course Requirements: All candidates must have seatime and/or training in com­ pliance with one of the following: • 12 months seatime as cook and baker OR • Three years seatime in the steward department, with six months as 3rd cook or assistant cook and six months as cook and baker OR • Six months seatime as 3rd cook or assistant cook and six months as cook and baker OR • 12 months seatime as 3rd cook or assistant cook and six months sea­ time as cook and baker and hold a certificate of completion for the HLS cook and baker training program. COOK AND BAKER ASSISTANT COOK The course of instruction is six weeks in length and students specialize in the selection and preparation of breakfast foods, breads, desserts, and pastries. The course of instruction is sbc weeks in length and students specialize in the selection and preparation of vegetables and salads. Course Requirements: All candidates must have twelve months seatime in the steward department, OR three months sea­ time in the steward department and be a graduate of the HLS entry rating prograrn. Starting dates: September 30, Novem­ Course Requirements: All candidates must have seatime and/or training in com­ pliance with one of the following: • 12 months seatime as a 3rd cook or assistant cook OR • 24 months in the steward department with six months as a 3rd cook or as­ sistant cook OR • Six months seatime as 3rd cook or assistant cook and hold a certificate of completion from the HLS assist­ ant cook training program. Notie: Courses and starting dates are subject to change at any time. Any change will he noted in the LOG. High School Program Is Available to All Seafarers Do What Over 800 Of Your Fellow Seafarers Have Done... Did You Know . . . Last month 57 Seafarers up­ graded their skills, earning power and job security through the vocational courses at HLSS. The Lundeberg School has an upgrading course to meet your career needs, too! Starting dates: September 16, 30, Oc­ tober 14,28, November 11,26 UPGRADING APPLICATION Name. Starting dates: September 16, October 28 ber 11 aast) Date of Birth -4- (First) (Middle) Mo./Day/Year Address (Street) . Telephone #. (Zip (^e) (State) (City) Book' Number, (Area Code) -Seniority Date Book Was Issued Port Presently Registered In_ .Port Issued. Social Security #. . Endorsement(s) Now Held _ Piney Point Graduate: DYes NoD Entry Program: From. (if so, fill in below) Endorsement(s) Received. • to. (Dates Attended) Upgrading Program: "It's a very good program. I'm glad I went through it. The teachers give plenty of. individual instruction, and they answer all questions you may have." . From . Endorsement(s) Received. to. (Dates Attended) Do you hold a letter of completion for Lifeboat: • Yes D No; Fire Fighting: • Yes • No Dates Available for Training I Am Interested In: John Ruiz • • 0• • "I felt limited without it [a high school diploma]. Among other things, it's a prerequisite for all col­ lege courses." DECK AB-12 Months AB Unlimited Quartermaster Lifeboatman • LNG/LPG • Diesel • Welder Horace Jones Get the reading, writing and math skills you need for job security and upgrading through the high school equivalency (GEO) program at the Harry Lundeberg School. It only takes four to eight weeks, and your Brothers can tell you that it's really worth it! Interested? Pick up a copy of the pre­ test kit in your port or write to this address: Margaret Nalen, Director Academic Education Department Harry Lundeherg School PIney Point, Maryland 20674 When you complete the test, return it to the Lundeberg School. HLS will tell you the results and give you an estimate of the length of time you'll need to com­ plete the GEO program. REMEMBER! This test is not to see who scores high or low. It helps HLS de­ sign a study program just for you—^a pro­ gram that our teachers will help you, as an individual, to followSo apply today. It's easy to qualify. Just make sure that you have: 1. One year of seatime. 2. Are a member of the Union In good standing. Your classes will be small (usually just six to eight students). You'll get lots of individual help. And completing the GEO program opens the door to the other edu­ cational opportunities that the SIU has for you. A high school diplon^a is the first step tovk-ards qualifying for one of the three scholarships for Seafarers that are offered each year. ENGINE • QMED • FOWT • Dk.Mech. • • • • STEWARD Asst. Cook Cook & Baker Chief Cook Steward ADVANCED COURSES • Advanced Pumpman Procedures • Advanced Electrical Procedures • Refrigeration Container Mechanic Rl^ORD OF SEATIME — (Show only amount needed to upgrade in rating checked above or attach letter of service, whichever is applicable.) SHIP SIGNATURE RATING HELD DATE OF SHIPMENT DATE OF DISCHARGE DATE RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: LUNDEBERG UPGRADING CENTER, PINEY POINT, MD. 206 4 Page 39 August, 1976 . • 'v:' > J • , �t-*' f\\ { f I'- W-'. ' >r^ Irhe following Seafarers and other coriderned individuals, 3&3^ in all, have demonstrd^d an active interest inj>articipating in polittogl and legislative activities^ which are vital to both pur job security and our social and economitwelfare, by vpluntarijy donating $100 or more to the Seafarers Political Activities Donation (SFAD) fund sittce the beginning of 1976. (The Ipw proHibits the use df any union money, suchm dues, initiation fees, etc,, for political activities. The most effective way the trade unionist can take part in politics is through voluntary politicMM contributions.) Twenty-two who have realized howjmportant it is to let theJSIU's voice be heard in the Halls of Congress have contributed $200,^ four have contributed $300^ two $400, one $600, and one $1,100. For the rest of the year the LOG wHl be running the SPAD honor rolls be­ cause the Union feels that in the upcoming months-^especially because of tfu^976 elections—our politkaf role must be maintained if the livelihoods of Seafarers are to be protected. otected. ^ i • . r,J. „ Middleton,H. Fredi^U,B. Byrne, E. Abnuni, |L Reidk^E. Mfae,C. Fnentlii^lL Byrne, W. AcevedOjV. • RelitO(M,G.A. Kaodrkk,!!. Mollard,C. Fngfft, Wi f^jCabfl^, S* Aggdexth Reinomi,!. Keonnre,S; Mone, I. Fiink,W. ir.I. Agiiiitt,A. Relile,!. ^ngelll,F. Ciiiiq?ben,A.G. Gallegos,P. ^4 Karr,R.A. Afr^R. KbiSdey,!. BfOoney,E.X. Reynolds, ClunibeII,H. Gannon, K. Aliiia4er,G. Riddle, D. pitcbeii8,B. Mb<MMfy,S. Garay,F. Capella,F.I. JmtsnderJL Rlpoil,G.M. Garcia,?. CuraMOfit Algi^lHL Roflde«,0.1V. Kl^A^ CiubfNie.V#:! Garda,R.F. Algiiii*!. Robertson, T. Kowiriplttb,W. GsadWfh Cbislx,|. Alien, Konbel^ Miiiplt^|,|| Robinson,!. Ahww,f^|,; Rodriguez,?. Konvardd^l. Amnt^K. t !. Kramer, Mnnsle,!. Godding, H. Andenon, A. Knsbnoto, Y. kforray/R. W, Aiidcnon,D. Lawrence,M. Anderson, E.C. CaiiUin,&^ Codtpr^i. Anderson, H. Annis,G. Legg,J^r Croceo, M. mk, Cross, M. ,A. Davis,!. I, A. DeBarrio8,M. llan,M. ^K.M. DeChamp, A.^ Degnzman,?. Hall^l Demetrlos,!. AS^,F^ IfambI Dickey, W. Harris,. l<oigte»!« ig^L' Lofeas,?. ^Paladino,p^^ Hassan, H.^ ,W. Badioti,!. ; LomaSy Ai Hassen, B. lapabann^^l. Santos, Dldien,D. Ibditft,!. Iodise, L. .^Sapp,C Hayes, K. Lombardo,!. B<ti^dng,M.B. lloiigilS,y. Hebert,T. DrajptI Hefanlla, E. y,G. Pattys. M. Drozak,?) Hendrlck,R. G. !,D. BemlN^A^ Herons, A. Manlilip. Bjomss^^ DllFiOiaiil l«dals,A.A. Mandeili^S. Peralfa, Blanlon, Mfrjf* ip,T. Marcns,M^A« P«rez,!. 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Title A name given to the resource August 1976 Description An account of the resource Headlines: JOBLESS BENEFITS RUN OUT ON 50,000 EACH WEEK UNION LABEL WEEK SET FOR SEPT. 6-12 FARMWORKERS SET FOR ALRB ELECTIONS THIS YEAR CONSTRUCTION UNIONS OK PAY CUT ON REHAB JOBS HALL URGES 4-POINT PLAN TO BOOST MARITIME MARITIME INDUSTRY LEADERS ASKS NEW U.S. CARGO POLICY GRAIN TRIPS TO RUSSIA SPUR PHILLY SHIPPING SIU RIPS COAST GUARD FAILURES CONGRESS' COMMITTEES OK $128 MILLION FOR USPHS SHEPARD IN LABOR DELEGATION TO TUNISIA SEAFARERS CAN SUBMIT ABSENTEE BALLOTS CHEMICAL WORKERS END LEVER BROTHERS STRIKE ON JULY 7 SIU ALCOHOL REHABILITATION PROGRAM A CHANCE FOR A FRESH START IN LIFE THE ROAD BACK CAN BE A DIFFICULT ONE SIU EFFORTS LED TO MARITIME PLANK IN DEM PLATFORM NAT GOLDFINGER, 59; AFL-CIO RESEARCH CHIEF HLSS PRESIDENT REAPPOINTED TO FEDERAL POST CORPORATIONS UNDERCUTTING U.S. SECURITY LABOR'S ROLE IS NECESSARY IN DEVELOPMENT OF THE OCEANS LESLIE ELECTED TO NEW IUOE JOB PROTEST RUSSIAN BALK ON GRAIN AGREEMENT TI WORKS FOR SEAFARERS AND U.S. FLAG SCHOLARSHIP AN ANESTHESIOLOGIST CG IMPERILING SHIPBOARD SAFETY THE BOSUN RECERTIFICATION PROGRAM: A LOOK AT 3 YEARS OF SUCCESS FIREFIGHTING, FIRST AID, LIFEBOAT, CLASSROOM TRAINING: ALL A PART OF BOSUN'S PROGRAM BACK ON THE SHIPS SOME VIEWS ABOUT THE PROGRAM PAGES FROM THE HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN SEAMEN'S LABOR MOVEMENT QUALIFIED SHIPBOARD PERSONNEL ESSENTIAL FOR SAFETY HALL STRESS COOOPERATION AT IBFO CONVENTION COMMITTEE MEETS ON MINIMUM WAGES IN PUERTO RICO NEW TANKER ZAPATA RANGER IS MANNED BY THE SIU Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 8/1/1976 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXXVIII, No. 8 1976 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/0d9e1a44394a0cd6dbd621dac9193182.PDF 571d7b992dbfaa4238a574f855b54d5a PDF Text Text — r^>nv3gf*vy.%^4»-'.-r-- I "SM,,.. ".ti" -, " - rf. , 5^/ lA. i-'... '.s'- !' t a- , • '1 'j.. 'C ' • nr' '''T' 'I: ," rt >-" •,V; •' V » --'Vi ' ••, , ^ 1» V r ^ *w. It*?,•«.»»- •, \, t A �Ji Result of Ti Study Bill Introduced for Maritime Affairs Coordinator in the study entitled "Analysis of the A long sought-after bill that would create an office of Maritime Affairs Co­ ordinator at the White Houte assistant level was introduced last month by Senator Robert Taft, Jr. (R-Ohio), who affirmed, "In the face of the growing Soviet threat at sea, we should take better advantage of all our maritime resources." According to the Taft bill, the Mari­ time Affairs Coordinator would be ap­ pointed by the President and would serve as liaison between the executive level and all Departments, federal agencies and Congressional committees having anything to do with developing U.S. maritime policy. Ideally, the Maritime Affairs Coordi­ nator would have the responsibility of establishing and developing specific leg­ islation for a national maritime strategy; coordinating U.S. maritime research programs; designing and coordinating an overall naval-merchant shipbuilding program, and ensuring adherence to the provisions of the various existing laws relating to domestic and foreign trade and to increasing the U.S. merchant fleet's support of national defense ob­ jectives. The study also criticized the fact that since 1947, when the Secretary of the Navy was removed from the cabinet level, there has been no effective liaison between the White House and executive level departments and agencies dealing with maritime such as the Defense De­ partment. the State Department, the Commerce Department and the Coast Guard. Herbert Brand, president of the Transportation Institute, praised Sena­ tor Taft's bill calling it "a critical first step in developing a realistic maritime policy for the U.S." Brand affirmed, "By means of this legislation, every sector of U.S. mari­ time activity would for the first time be cordinated in a manner that would bring economic benefits and enhance national security as well." Result of TI Study Senator Taft's bill, which the SIU fully endorses, was drawn up as a result of recommendations made in a study commissioned by the Transportation Institute, a Washington, D.C. based maritime research organization funded by 140 U.S.-flag deep sea. Great Lakes and inland waters operators. The study criticized the fact that the U.S. possesses "no organizational mechanism through which maritime re­ lated efforts to accomplish political, eco­ nomic, and military goals are coordi­ nated." The study pointed out that this is in "stark contrast" to the' Soviet Union, "which has a highly integrated 9 Point Program maritime policy... openly employed to further national political as well as eco­ The call for an office of Maritime nomic goals while providing direct sup­ Affairs Coordinator was actually one port for Soviet military activities." part of a nine-point program outlined Direct Impact of the Merchant marine on National Security." The study also focused on such other vital maritime issues as: • Performing peacetime Navy auxil­ iary functions with the merchant ma­ rine. • Employing container concepts for specialized military support in peace and war. • Modifying merchant ships for mili­ tary sealift during wartime. • Converting merchant ships for combat roles. • Employing merchant ships to en­ hance American political presence. • Coordinating national maritime research activities. • Comparing National policies af­ fecting sea and air transportation and their impact on national defense. • Maintaining a shipbuilding-indus­ trial base adequate for national defense. Unemployment Rises in June;Medny Says it's 10.2% According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, unemployment in June climbed back up to 1:5 percent, wiping out the minor gains made during the past few months. The Government figure of 7.5 percent tops the official jobless rates for the rest of the indus­ trialized world, a BLS survey further revealed. Japan, Britain, France, Canada, Ger­ many, Italy and Sweden all had better employment outlooks back in April when the BLS survey was done and when the U.S. government estimated unemployment, as in June, at 7.5 per­ .'I cent. In April, the rate was 4.8 percent in France, 3.8 percent in Germany, and 5.8 percent in the United Kingdom. Latest figures available for Japan put that country's unemployment rate at 2.1 percent in February, while that month Sweden's unemployment rate remained low at 1.6 percent. In January, Italy's rate was 3.6 percent. Only Canada's 7.4 percent April rate came close to match­ ing that of the United States, These figures took account of the dif­ ferent methods the various governments have for collecting data. However, if the Bureau of Labor Statistics tech­ the PRESIDENT'S ramifaa REPORT: Turn Promises Into Action f :. - . % IE The process of electing a new President and many federal legislators is gathering momentum as we near the culmination of a major political year and we in the SIU must now move to make the most of the political groundwork we have laid so carefully in the past few years. The Democratic Party has already adopted a martime plank embodymg all of the proposals worked out by a joint committee which included the SIU and over 60 other maritime organizations. And the Republican Party is con­ sidering a similar plank proposed by the same committee. The maritime plank's inclusion is, of course, a major step forward for our industry but we must realize that a platform is only a policy statement made, before an election. In order to have that statement translated from promise to action, we will have to take on the difficult task of helping to elect those who will be in a position to keep the promise. TWs means not only working for the election of a pro-maritime President, but also getting involved with the election or reelection of representatives and niques are an example, world-wide unemployment in the industrial coun­ tries is probably higher than the figures reveal. The AFL-CIO has disputed the BLS June jobless figure as being too low. "The true unemployment rate is 10.2 percent,^ AFL-CIO President George Meany chargedj "with 9.7 million still jobless.** Workers who are employed part-time because they can't find full time jobs aren't counted in the BLS un­ employment tally. Neither are people who have given up the job hunt because they consider it futile. While discussing this new set-back in the economy's recovery, Meany noted that Chairman Arthur Burns of the Federal Reserve System continues to stress what he calls "the meance of inflation." Since Burns and the Federal Reserve directors control the nation's money supply, and indirectly the econ­ omy's rate of growth, they can use the threat of inflation as an excuse for keep­ ing the economy in low gear. "Isn't it about time Bums and the President paid some attention to the Continued on Page 12 senators who have proven themselves to be friends of the U.S. merchant marine. Although the President wields great control over our federally regulated industry through his appointment of various officials and his veto power. Congress is responsible for initiating new legislation, such as, cargo prefetence for U.S.-flag ships, and third-flag regulation. Tn November the entire House of Representatives and one-third of the Senate are up for reelection. Api'png those in close races to retain their seats will be 90 representatives and l6 senators, many of whom have in the past supported maritime legislation. A three percent shift in the vote will mean victory or defeat for these friends of maritime. The voting record of these legislators proves that they support a strong U.S. merchant marine and it is important that we return that support now when they are most in need of it. Reelected, these representatives and senators will be in a position to assure that the legislation needed to foster the continued growth of our industry is introduced. Combined with the election of a president who has pledged his support to maritijme, the chances are good that the maritime legislation we need will eventually become law. Right now the SIU is enjoyingjgood shipping as a direct result of our fight for a fair shake for the U;S. mendhant fleet. But this good shipping doe^npt mean we can sit back and rest. We have worked too long and hard to rebuild this industry—to foster a sense of co­ operation for the mutual benefit of all segments, to create a stable industry capable of taking advantage of new opportunities and to build an effective legislative program—to jeoporadize it now by succumbing to a sense of false security. Those who supported our programs in the past and those who pledge their future support are watching the SIU. We must, as we have done in the past, pitch in with all the aid and support we can muster because only through our own efforts can we protect what we have already won. And more importantly, only ^y proving ourselves capable of supporting our allies in the upcoming elections will the SIU eventually realize the goal we have struggled so long to achieve-^a strong, healthy and vital U.S. merchant marine. Change of address cards on Form 3579 should be sent to Seafarers International Union. Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. 41232- Published monthly. Second P|ass postage^aid at Brooklyn, N. Y. Vol. XXWIli, No. 7, July 1976. Page 2 -• Seafarers log . �V Pottery Workers Affiliate With SlUNA The International Brotherhood of Pottery and Allied Workers, a 20,000member union founded in 1889, became an affiliate of the Seafarers International Union of North America last month. SIUNA Vice-President Frank Drozak presented the affiliation charter to Pottery Workers' President Lester Null, highlighting a week-long business and educational convention sponsored by the Potters union in Denver, Colo. Affiliation of the Pottery Workers, which immediately makes the SIUNA a larger and stronger union, puts the SIUNA's total membership over the 100,000 mark. Under terms of the affiliation, the Pottery Workers, whose headquarters is-located .m East Liverpool, Ohio, will retain their identity, autonomy and cqnstituticMial structure. In addition. Pot­ ter's President Lester Null becomes a vice president and executive bo£rd member qf the SIUNA. He has been president o|'the Pottery Workers since 1969 and has served his union in ^the past as vice president, internation^ rep­ resentative and Local 220 president in in New Orleans. Null said that affiliation with the SIUNA was "essential to the survival of the Pottery Workers Union. In recent years, we have lost no less Ijian 33 manufacturing plants due to the glut of foreign products flooding the American market." Null further stated that "alone, the Pottery Workers Union Is too sniall to wield the kind of dout necessary to push for the programs and-legislation necessary to help the U.S. pottery in- Drozak affirmed that by their affilia­ tion, the Pottery Workers "will inherit the total strength and resources of SIUaffiliated unions throughout the U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, while the Seafarers Interna­ tional will acquire a strong, progressive, militant trade union, led by some of the most able labor officials in our move­ ment today." SIUNA Vice-President Frank Drozak, center, presents charter of affili­ ation with the SIUNA to Lester Null, president of the International Brotherhood of Pottery and Allied Workers at a business convention in Denver last month. The affiliation of the Potters Union with the SIUNA gives the Seafarers Inter­ national a total membership of over 100,000 workers. George Barbarfee, left, secretary-treasurer of the Potters, looks on. dustiy. However, we believe that affili­ ation with the SIU, which we feel is one of the greatest labor oi^anizations in the AFL-CIO, will give us the help and strength necessary to make our Union grow.** Null continued; "We had already been affiliated with the AFL-CIO Mari­ time Trades Department which gave us a chance to work with (SIUNA President) Paul Hall and a number of other SIU people on many occasions. Paul and the SIU always proved very effective in helping us to achieve otugoals." In presenting the affiliation charter, Vice-President Drozak called the Pot­ tery Workers Union "a fine organiza­ tion with a long history of dedication to the principles of organized labor." SIUNA President Paul Hall, al­ though unable to attend the charter presentation because of his appearance before the Republican national plat­ form committee, said that "the Seafarers International is happy to welcome the Pottery Workers into our fold. I believe that this affiliation will be of mutual benefit to both the International and the Pottery Workers union. On one hand, the International can turn its resources loose to help the Pottery Workers in their struggles, while at the same time, the Pottery Workers will lend strength to the International in working toward our overall goals for the betterment of all SIUNA members and all American workers in general. This affiliation is definitely an asset for all concerned." Affiliation was first proposed at the Pottery Worker's 82nd annual conven­ tion last year when an overwhelming majority of the delegates voted for a resolution to affiliate with the Seafarers International. A similar resolution was unanimously passed by the delegates to the SIUNA's 17thBiennial Convention in Sept. 1975, which set the wheels in motion to finalize the affiliation. Sailors Snug Harbor Moves Many Old Mariners Co Very Reluctantly The mariners of the 143-year old Sailors Snug Harbor In Staten Island say good-bye to the staff, friends and relatives as they wait for ambulances which will take them to the airport. From the airport, the old sailors were flown to North Carolina and the new Snug Harbor In rural Sea Level which is 40 miles from the nearest town. When questioned about the Isolated location of the new facility, Wilbur E. Dow, Jr., former president of the board of trustees of the Harbor said, "Seamen rarely have families and they have very few friends, very few visitors." (Left photo by Anthony Pujol) Sailors Snug Harbor, the 143-year old Staten Island home for aged and destitute sailors, closed its gates on June 26 as the last of its old mariners, many leaving in ambulances, were sent down to Sea Level, N.C. The Harbor has built new facilities Legislative News Washington Activities ....Page 9 Maritime coordinator Page 2 Coast Guard committee .. Page 10 USPHS fight fage 23 Union News Merger election Pages 25-36 President's Report Page 2 Headquarters Notes Page 7 Potters affiliate ... .Page 3 Port of Baltimore Page 4 SPAD honor roll Back page July, 1976 for aged seamen in Sea Level, but un­ like the old Staten Island Harbor which had housed up to 350 "snuggies", the new Snug Harbor has only 80 private rooms and 40 infirmary beds. Sailor's Snug Harbor was established in 1801 by Capt. Robert Randall, a Tuna fishermen INDEX Dispatchers Reports Page 8 General News Snug Harbor Page 3 National unemployment ...Page 2 Carter & U.S. fleet Page 5 Maritime plank Page 5 Sabine organizing Page 8 Operation Sail Pages 20-21 Shipping Rose City wealthy sailor. Specifying in his will that a home be built "for the purpose of maintaining and supporting aged . . . and worn out sailors," Capt. Randall left a 10 square block area in lower Manhattan to provide income for the home and set up a board of trustees to Page 5 Ships' Committees Ships' Digests Page 13 Page 6 Page 22 Training and Upgrading Upgrading class schedule, requirements & application Pages 38-39 Seafarers participate in bosuhs recertlflcatlon and .'A' seniority upgrading Page 37 run the Harbor. These trustees obtained permission to move Snug Harbor in 1972 from the N.Y. Surrogate Court over the objec­ tions of many Harbor residents, the Continued on Page 12 GED requirements and application Page 39 Membership News Former scholarship winner Page 19 New SIU pensioners.. Pages 14-15 Final Departures Pages 16-17 Special Feature What Is SIUNA .Page 11 Pages •7 �Recretified Bosun Alfonso A. Armada registers before the meeting with SlU Patrolman Tony Kastina {r.y. . •: FOWT F. Clarke (r.) gets his registration card stamped Baltimore Meeting: Discuss SiUJBlMAwgw 'Vt •P' * « ' 5. m.- • • ;fx ' - ^ / he port of Baltimore monthly membership meeting on June 9 heard Port Agent Ben Wilson discuss the proposed Atlantic and Gulf District constitutional reso­ lution for the merger between the Seafarers International Union and and the Inland Boatmen's Union. Later, SIU Atlantic Coast Vice President Earl "Bull" Shepard ex­ plained to the assembled members the pro and cons of the proposed merger. He also stressed the need to make sure that a quorum is main­ tained at the monthly membership meetings, which he said are very important in the day-to-day opera­ tion of the Union. After Seafarers at the meeting had discussed the proposed merg­ er of the SIU and IBU, Brother Wilson reported that shipping is T KJI U-' r ;* • ? \ " Z'i^k 'A ti !>.y • :-};'V>ry0f- — mm • . Bull' s?«a»5»'BWw^ sr-"-—— 8»»aassA patrolman. ..... . K.- ',/--/V • ft rr Although she is not planning to ship out, Shirlee Dubbs, medical secretary at , the Baltimore clinic, decides to get her blood pressure checked. Dr. Etheire Counting up for a quorum, full book members lean back, make themselves • • Carter takes the reading while nurse Margaret Evans looks on. comfortable, and wait for the Baltimore meeting to begin. Seafarers Log Page 4 �Af Maritime Reception Carter Backs Strong American Merchant Marine Jimmy Carter, land-slide first bal­ lot convention victor for the Demo­ cratic presidential nomination, came out strongly for a U.S. merchant marine capable of hauling "a major portion of our own forei^ cargo," at a jointly sponsored maritime union-industry fund raising reception for him held June 30 in Washington, D.C. At the reception, whose chairman and master of ceremonies was National Marine Engineers Beneficial Associa­ tion President Jesse Calhoon, the for­ mer Georgia Governor noted that "the status of our merchant marine has de­ clined drastically, and 1 believe, danger­ ously." He pointed out that the U.S. has to import substantia amounts of oil, baux­ ite, iron ore and a lot of other products "that are crucial to our peace-time or war-time economy." He affirmed, "I want to be sure that this cargo can be carried in a time of peace or in a time of crisis . . .If we should ever have war, which I hope we won't and pray we won't, it may come because of weakness in this country. And if we should have that kind of challenge to our nation's security, the absence of an adequate U.S. merchant marine could be a major contributing factor to a disaster." Carter recalled the commitment to a strong U.S. merchant marine as embod­ ied in the Merchant Marine Act of 1936, and he noted that the 1970 Mer­ chant Marine Act marked '^a recommit­ ment to build a fairly large number of American merchant ships." However, he noted "we've not meas­ ured up to the 1970 commitment-of Congress," and he said that as Presi­ dent, he would "want to see a return to that 1936 commitment that was realized in the early years, and the 1970 com­ mitment that hasn't yet been realized." Can Help Economy Charging that the present adminis­ tration has ignored the need for a strong U.S. merchant marine, Carter also af­ firmed that a viable, functioning U.S.flag fleet "can contribute not only to better economic prosperity, better em­ ployment for our people, better preven­ tion of war, better strength in time of crisis, but it can also have additional benefits in building up our fisheries which again have been unnecessarily challenged by foreign encroachment." Rounding out his talk, Carter said that under his leadership, "American ships, built in American yards, designed hy American engineers, built by Amer­ ican craftsmen and manned hy Ameri­ can seamen, can once again be the envy of the maritime worid." He continued, "I believe that once again our nation can be a maritime na­ tion, a seagoing nation that can com­ pete for and win a right to haul a major portion of our own foreign cargo. I want to be sure that, as president, the American flag is returned to the seas again." Reception Sponsors In addition to Jesse Calhoon, recep­ tion chairman, the Carter fund raiser was co-sponsored by 12 other union and industry officials, including: SIU President Paul Hall; William Anderson, Carter for President Committee; James R. Barker of Moore-McCormack Re­ sources; Leo Berger of Avon Steamship; Morris Feder, Maritime Overseas Corp.; Richard W. Kurrus, American Export Lines; Captain Robert Murray, Puerto Rico Management; Joseph Penot, Radio Officers Union; Paul Richardson of Sea-Land; Anthony Scottd, president. Local 1814 of the ILA; William Stein­ berg of the American Radio Associa­ tion, AFL-CIO, and J. C. Turner, of the International Union of Operating Engineers. . Basically, Jimmy Carter's speech at the maritime reception was a reiteration of his pledge to a strong U.S. merchant marine as outlined in a May 25th letter to Jesse Calhoon. The letter contained the Democratic presidential nominee's four-point pro­ gram for rebuilding the U.S. merchant marine, as follows: • Assure continuing presidential at­ tention to the objective of having our nation achieve and maintain the desired U.S.-flag merchant marine. • .Dedicate ourselves to a program which would result in a U.S.-flag mer­ chant marine with ships that are competitive with foreign-flag ships in original cost, operating cost and pro­ ductivity. • Enact and develop a national cargo policy which would assure our U.S.-flag merchant marine a fair share of ail types of cargo. • Continue to enforce our American cabotage laws, such as the Jones Act, which requires that U.S.-flag ships trade between our U.S. domestic ports. Dem's Maritime Plank Carter's pledge to a strong U.S. mer­ chant fleet is backed up by the Demo­ cratic Party's decision to incorporate a maritime plank into its 1976 Demo­ cratic Platform. This plank, which commits the Dem­ ocratic Party "to a strong and com­ petitive merchant fleet, built in the United States and manned by Ameri­ can seamen," was presented to the Plat­ form Committee, on behalf of 60 major American maritime unions and opera­ tors, by SIU President Paul Hall and James R. Barker, chairman and chief executive officer of Moore-McCormack Resources. The Democratic Platform was offi­ cially adopted at the Party's Conven­ tion held from July 12 to 15 in New York City. Labor Delegates Several hundred of the 3,000 Con­ vention delegates from around the coun­ try were affiliated with organized labor, including: SIU Special Counsel Carolyn Gentile who aliso served on the Demo­ cratic Platform Committee; Ralph Quinnonez, Atlantic Coast Area Direc­ tor of the SlU-affiliated United Indus­ trial Workers; SIU Philadelphia Port Agent John Fay; Steve Edney, SIUNA vice president and president of the United Cannery & Industrial Workers of the Pacific, Los Angeles & Vicinity District, and Dave Dolgen, representa­ tive of the UIW-SIU and executive di­ rector of the Maritime Trades Depart­ ment's Port Council of New York. Overwhelmingly endorsed by the Con­ vention delegates for the vice-presiden­ tial spot on the Democratic ticket was Senator Walter F. Mondale of Minne­ sota, Carter's choice as a running mate. Mondale was unanimously recom­ mended as acceptable to organized labor. AFL-CIO Endorses Carter As the Seafarer* Log goes to press, it was announced hy AFL-CIO President George Meany that the 35member Executive CouncU had unanimously endorsed Jimmy Curter for President and Walter F. Man­ date for vice-president. The Council had originally planned to make a recommendation on Augl 31 when the 152-member AFL-CIO general hoard met but President Meany said there was no need to wait until after the Repub­ lican Convention next month since "We know who the candidates are, and IPs Ford and Carter. I cannot find anyone in the American labor movement who is for Gerald Ford." Meany continued, "I'm very happy with Carter. I think he's going to make an intelligent candidate, a wide-awake candidate." Hall. Barker Present Maritime Plank to Republicans Hall and James R. Barker, chairman and chief executive officer of MooreMcCormack Resources, last month jointly presented a wide-ranging mari­ time plank for consideration by the Republican National Platform Com­ mittee. the Log goes to The proposals contained in the plank SIU is prilling to erew iip were drawn up and endorsed by the 90,000 dwt San Clemente class Committee for a New Maritime Pro­ flipker, the ST Ro$e Cily, which win gram, which is comprised of 60 major operated by Westdiester Marine, | maritime unions, companies and asso­ Ithe operator of the Rose City's I ciations. loPer SlU-contracted sisterdiips, ST | Hall and Barker had appe^ed before iRtoeer Sldfe, Worthy Golden Mon-1 the Democrati!Kj^l%t|Q|:m Committee on iiirch. Golden Dolphin and Golden| May 20 to present the same maritime iCnd^lVOr. • V:':| program. It was subsequently made The 894-fOot Rose City was biiili| at the National Steel and Shipbuild* 1 part of the Democrats' maritime plank. big Co. yard in San Diego, Calif. J However, as the Log goes to press, the Capalille of carrying 3.7 miHion ^ Republicans have taken no action on cubic feet of oi|, the Rose City wiD ' the maritime proposals. be loading crude oil in Indonesia and President Hall and Barker, in their deUvering it to a West Coast port on presentation to the Republican Plat­ her maiden voyage. form Committee, noted that "until the Drawing 49 feet when fuUy loade^ Republican initiative enacting the Mer­ her beam Is 105 feet and she wiU be chant Marine Act of 1970, the Ameri­ able to sustain a sea speed of 16 can maritime industry was in the dol­ Iqnots for 15,000 nautical ntiles. drums," ! The Rose City is the sixth tanker However, Hall and Barker affirmed iaunched by Westchester Marine and that the U.S. maritime industry had : erewed by the SIU in the past two "suffered from neglect of such severity .>years. that the passhgd of but one Act, how­ Calling for a reaffirmation of the goals and objectives of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970, SIU President Paul ever praiseworthy in intent and drjiftsmanship, cannot overcome the indus­ try's problems." "Rather, there must he an effective follow-up with the vigorous implemen­ tation of a unified national maritime program to meet the rapidly changing world conditions confronting our nation today." Hall and Barker reminded the Plat­ form Committee "that the Republicansponsored Merch^t Marine Act of 1970, while giving birth to new hope. has not lived up to expectations. Our industry is floundering. It is beset by a tumultuous sea of problems, not of its own doings, but rather of international origin, requiring a strong and steady hand at the helm." ' To remedy this situation. President Hall and Barker outlined a four-point program for adoption by the Republi­ can party. It calls for: • High level coordination of the diContinued on Page 10 lifoflce to Members Oo Skippkig Proiodore ¥inhm throwing in lor work dur­ ing a fob cat! at any SIU Hiring Hall, members must produce the following: • membership certificate • regi^iion mud • clinic card • swaman's papers In addition, when assigning a job the dispatcher will comply wifh the foUowittg Section S, Sufei- section 7 of die SIU Shipi^g Rufcs: "Within each class of seniority rating in every Department, prior­ ity for entry rating jobs shall be given to all seamen who po^ess Lifeboatman endorsement by the United States Coast Guard. The Seatorers. Appeals Board may waive the preceding sentence when, in the sole judgment of the Board, undue hardship will result or extenuating circumstances vrarrant such waiver." Pages July, 1976 ••-.- A,- " V » V V n \ �The Committee Page Sea-Land Callo¥fay Commiltee Jacksonyille Commiltee I At center rear in the,dark glasses is Recertified Bosun George Burke, ship's chairman of the S-L 7 SS Sea-Land Galloway at a payoff on June 14 in Port Elizabeth, N.J. with the Ship's Committee of (I. to r.); Chief Steward Raymond P. Taylor, secretary-reporter; Steward Delegate B. O. Sierra; QMED John W. Penns, engine delegate, and Chief Electrician Charley Callahan, educational director. Recertified Bosun Luther Pate (2d right), ship's-chairman of the SS Jackson­ ville (Sea-Land), with the Ship's Committee of (i. to r.): Steward Delegate William Jones; Engine Delegate Luis Serrano; and AB Joseph Korchak, deck delegate at a payoff in Port Elizabeth, N.J. on June 17 after a coastwise run.' Humacao Committee St. Louis Committee After the intercoastal run from the port of Houston to the port of New York the Ship's Committee of the SS St. Louis (Sea-Land) attends a payoff on June 17 in.Port Elizabeth, N.J. Recertified Bosun Carl Olesen (2nd right), ship's chair­ man with (I. to r.): AB Paul McMahon, deck delegate; Educational Qirector Mike Noll; Engine Delegate Edward Matos; Steward Delegate Julius Kotan; and Chief Steward Paul Franco, secretary-reporter. After this trip the ship headed for foreign ports in the Med. Stonewall Jackson Committee Recertified Bosun Johannes Sorel (right) ship's chairman of the SS Humacao (PRMMI) poses on deck with the Ship's Committee recently at a payoff in the port of San Juan, Puerto Rico of (I. to r.): Steward Delegate Harold Gilder; Educational Director Pat Rogers; AB Charles Fox, deck delegate, and Engine Delegate Rafael Ramos. Robert E. Lee Committee SlU Headquarters Representative Leon Hall (seated left) discusses overtime beef with Stpward Delegate Frank Pastrano (left) and Chief Steward Henry • Donnelly, secretary-reporter of the SS Stonewall Jackson (Waterman) at a payoff and sign-on on June 17 at Pier 7 in the port of Brooklyn, N-Y. Looking on are the rest of the Ship's Committee of; (standing right) SlU Recer­ tified Bosun Carl Lineberry, .ship's chairman, and (seated r. to I.), Engine Delegate Anthony Garza enjoying his cigar' dhd AB W. T. Roche, deck deia-'' gate. The vessel sailed on a run to the Persian Gulf and the-Far East. , . I t '' ' Page 6 Early this month. Recertified Bosun Alfred Hanstvedt (center) ship's chair­ man of the LASH SS Robert E. Lee (Waterman) is at a Pier 7 payoff in the port of Brooklyn, N.Y. with the Ship's Committee of (I. to r.): Chief Electrician Pelix Diaz, educational director; Steward Delegate Ray Simms; Hanstvedt; Engine Delegate John McNellage, and Deck Delegate Elmer Clark, Jr. • . . • • Seafarers Log �Headquarters Notes by SIU Executive Vice President Frank Drozak Each month more and more of our old line Seafarers, men who for many years have filled key unlicensed positions aboard the SIU's contracted ships, are taking their well earned pensions and leaving the industry. We regret their departure because these men, our long-time friends and ship­ mates, fought for and made the SIU what it is today, the strongest maritime union in the nation. At the same time, though, their departure presents all active Seafarers with a great challenge as well as great opportunities for advancement. The challenge is an important one—to fill the manpower gap left by the growing ranks of men who retire from sailing each month. And for Seafarers, the only way to meet this challenge is througlvthe training and upgrading programs at the Lundeburg School. The SIU has provided courses at the Lundeburg School covering all shipboard ratings. However, it is still up to the individual Seafarer to take the time out to come to Piney Point to take advantage of these oppor­ tunities. Presently, there are many Seafarers who meet the requirements to upgrade in their department but as yet have not done so. I strongly urge these men to delay no longer because by upgrading yourself to a higher rating, not only do you increase your wages and your grip on job security, but you are helping to fill the Union's manpower gap, which in turn guarantees our contractual commitments to the operators. If you meet the necessary requirements for upgrading make it a point to get to the Lundeburg School as soon as possible for your own good and for the good of the Union. In other areas involving upgrading, the 36th class of the Bosuns Recertifica- tion Program graduated this month bringing to an end this phase of what has proven to be one of the most successful programs the SIU has ever conducted. In all, 402 SIU hoi^uns went through the program and many of these men are now out on the ships sailing bosun and serving the crew as ship's chairman. The Bosuns Prdgram has meant a lot to both the Union and the membership. Our Recertified Bosuns ^ve greatly reduced minor beefs aboard the ships by handling them on-trie spot instead of waiting for a union official in port. This prevents little beefs from becoming big ones and makes for smoother voyages and quicker payoffs. In addition, these bosuns, who have seen all phases of the Union's operations first hand are serving as a vital link in communications between the Union and its members. This is a critical factor because a Union cannot be effective for its members unless the' membership knows what the Union's problems are and what is being done a1)out them. Next month the Log will run a special eight-page feature on a wrapup of the three-year long Bosuns Recertification Program. The Seafarers Appeal Board, this month, okayed an increase in the number of Seafarers who m&y take the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program from six to twelve each month'. However, even with this increase, we are not able to keep up with the growing numbers of 'A' book men who are retiring or passing on. I urge all those who are eligible for this course, but have not applied, to do so immediately because an 'A' book in the SIU means a lifetime ofjob security. Work on establishing a curriculum for the Steward Department Recretification Program is coming along well, and the SIU should be ready to accept its first class within the next few months. Also in regard to upgrading, I want to again emphasize the importance of taking the SIU's Firefighting course because the day is coming when the Coast Guard will require that all seamen have this endorsement as a prerequisite to getting a job aboard a U.S.-flag ship. In addition, I suggest Seafarers arrange to take the LNG-LPG course offered periodically at the Lundeberg School because this definitely will be a require­ ment for getting a job aboard one of these highly complicated vessels. The first U.S.-flag LNG carrier should be out sometime next year. I would also like to remind all Seafarers that if you plan to quit 9 ship give the proper 24-hour notice so that arrangements can be made for your replacement. I emphasize this because every ship that sails short a man is a threat to our Job structure and job security. Proper Documents Needed for Care at U5PHS Facilities We have been informed that a num­ ber of Seafarers have been applying for. care at USPHS facilities without the proper documents. To be eligible for care at any PHS facility you must show one of the following: A Masters Certificate of Service or A Continuous Discharge Book or A Certificate of Discharge The following sea service require­ ments must have been fulfilled: (1) A seaman must have completed at least 60 days of sea service aboard a vessel. This service may consist of short periods provided that no break in serv­ ice exceeds 60 days, unless a seaman is taken sick or is injured while actually employed on board a vessel. He is then eligible for treatment for the illness or injury without regard to length of sea service.., (2) The 60 days of service may also include time spent as . . . (a) An active duty enrollee in the U.S. Maritime Service .. . (b) a member of the Merchant Ma- A SPAD Donation \ rine Cadet Corps or . . . (c) a cadet on a State training ship . . . (d) A seaman-trainee in a maritime training program . . . (3) Application for medical care must be made within 90 days following the last day of sea service unless: (a) a seaman can show that he has been unable to ship out because of economic conditions affecting the ship­ ping industry and he has not changed his occupation. (b) a seaman can show that he has not changed his occupation and has been under medical care since his last sea service. For further information contact your port agent or write to SIU Headquar­ ters, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. You can also receive information by writing or calling the Admitting Office, USPHS Outpatient Clinic, 245 West Houston St., New York, N.Y. 10014, telephone (212) 620-3224. Emergency Admission To A Private Hospital It is absolutely imperative when a seaman has an emer­ gency admission to a private hospital that a telegram he sent to the nearest U.S. Public Health Service facility within 48 hours advising of the admission. If this is not done, the member is liable for all expenses incurred. Seafarer Gets High School DiplomaThrough CED Program SIU Patrolman Teddy Babkowski (left) gives a SPAD receipt to first-tripper Seafarer Reece LaFollette, a HLSS grad, in the black gang of the SS Transindiana (Seatrain) at a payoff recently in Weekhawken, N.J., July, 1976 Seafarer Alan Kohajda, who ships from the Port of Houston, recently re­ ceived his high school diploma through the General Educational Development Program at the HLSS. Kohajda who dropped out of junior high school, became a Seafarer in 1975 after graduating from HLSS as a trainee. Brother Kohajda decided to come to the School to receive his di­ ploma because he felt his education was important in life. He stated that the teachers at the Lundeberg School helped him a great deal. "You get more individualized at­ tention. The teachers have more time to sit down and explain things in depth." Seafarer Kohajda said that the indi­ vidualized help was very important to his success in the program. Brother Kohajda, who ships in the steward department as assistant cook, plans to come back to HLS for voca- Alan Kohajda tional upgrading in the future. He said that he would certainly recommend the School's high school equivalency pro­ gram. "I have already recommende'd the school to my brother who is now plan­ ning to attend," he added. Page? I �11 NLRB Hands Down Decision New Election Ordered for Sabine Seamen 1 :i 'i. The SIU, which has been attempt­ ing' to organize the unlicensed seamen aboard Sabine tankers, recently won round two against the company in the fight to insure the men a fair, legal, and free union certification election. On June 16 the National Labor Re­ lations Board handed down a decision that found the Texas-based company guilty of unfair labor practices during the tanker division organizing cam­ paign. The results of the February 1974 election, in which the SIU lost by only nine votes, was overturned and a new election ordered. This victory tops off two years of hearings in Houston, petitions and court suits during which the SIU sought a judgment against Sabine. • Sabine racked up a long list of out­ rageous offenses during the last cam­ paign. When SIU organizers met the unlicensed crews aboard Sabine ships in NLRB-sanctioned gatherings, com­ pany officials, guards and licensed of- ficers often decided to attend, creating uneasiness among the men. The cap­ tain of the Sabine Pecos had posted a warning notice threatening to fire em­ ployees who participated in union or­ ganizing activities. The SIU also ac­ cused Sabine of holding back the crew's mail that contained SIU literature. Two Fired, Reinstated Two unlicensed Sabine seamen, SIU supporters, were fired. As a result of the SIU suit, they were reinstated with back pay. To correct these past abuses, in ad­ dition to ordering a new election and reinstating the men, the NLRB ordered Sabine to post notices of the decision in its Port Arthur, Tex. offices, on all its vessels, and to mail copies of the notice to all the eligible employees. This notice declares the rights of the men to organize freely and binds the company to refrain from interfering in the SIU organizing effort. Whether the company will abide by the ruling is another matter. The Febru­ ary 1974 election was actually the sec­ ond union certification election at Sabine and had been ordered by the NLRB in 1973 because Sabine had en­ gaged in similar unfair labor practices during a prior SIU drive. When the SIU first attempted to organize Sabine tank­ ers, the company illegally kept SIU men off their ships. Now the SIU is gearing up for the third round. Two of the main issues are the lack of job security aboard Sabine tankers and the lack of uniform, fair and equal job advancement opportunity. At present, the unlicensed crew members are represented by the Sabine Independ­ ent Seamen's Association, a small com­ pany-controlled union that has neither the clout nor the desire to confront Sabine with beefs about these issues. On the ballot in the new election, as before, a choice of three unions will be listed; The Seafarers International Union, the National Maritime Union, and the Sabine Independent Seamen's Association. In the last election the tally was 91 for the company dominated SISA, 82 for the SIU, and no votes for the NMU. The final count revealed that between the first and second election, the SIU doubled its support. The SIU organized the men working in Sabine's towing and barge division in 1963, defeating the company union at that time. Those jobs are under the jurisdiction-of the SlU-affiliated Inland Boatmen's Union. Because men aboard Sabine tankers remain enthusiastic about the SIU, the Union will continue its effort to get them SIU representation. SIU brothers are encouraged to speak to Sabine men when they meet them on shore and ex­ plain to them the benefits of belonging to a powerful union that actively pro­ tects and advances the interests of all its members. On Controversial Ruling Tuna Fishermen Aw ait U,S, Appeals Court Dedsion American tuna fishermen are anx­ iously awaiting a U.S. Court of Appeals decision on whether or not to overturn a controversial ruling handed down by District Court Judge Charles R. Richey ordering tuna fishermen to halt the "purse-seine" method of locating tuna. Environmentalists claim that the "purse-seine" method which uses sur­ face-swimming porpoises to locate schools of tuna running below, is en­ dangering the survival of porpoise pol­ lutions. The environmental groups, which will accept nothing less than a" zero porpoise mortality rate, say that too many porpoises are being killed inci­ dentally when fishermen lower their nets for a tuna catch. Jim Bozzo, secretary-treasurer of the SIUNA-affiliated Fishermen's Union of • the Atlantic, Pacific and Caribbean, dis­ putes the environmentalists' claim, not­ ing that "incidents of porpoise mortality have been reduced by 60 percent over last year as a result of major improve­ ments and modifications of equipment and techniques." Bozzo says that a good deal of the credit in the reduced porpoise death rate must go to the conscientious work of the tuna fishermen themselves. He says "it is common for five or six men to jump into the water as the nets are drawn close to the boat to help .any trapped surface-swimming porpoises over the top of the nets to freedom. And the men do this despite the fact that a number of sharks are also dragged in with the catch." Secretary Bozzo also pointed out that a healthy porpoise population is essen­ tia! to a healthy tuna fishing industry "because we depend on porpoise to ' locate the tuna. We are doing all that is humanly possible to achieve a zero tative Robert Leggett (D-Calif.), chair­ mortality rate for the porpoise because man of the Subcommittee on Fisheries if there is no porpoise there is no tuna -and Wildlife Conservation, has intro­ industry." duced a bill that would amend the Bozzo suggests that actions on the Marine Mammal Protection Act of porpoise controversy be suspended at 1972 with respect to the incidental least until the end of the tuna season in deaths of mammals during commercial late November. Then, he explains, "we fishing operations. can sit down and work out an equitable The bill provides that prior to Jan. 1, solution for all concerned, taking into 1977, marine mammals may be taken consideration the needs of the workers, incidental to the course of commercial the industry and the environment." fishing, but that after that date, marine If Judge Richey's ruling is allowed to mammals can only be taken pursuant to stand it could put nearly 1,500 tuna such terms and conditions as prescribed fishermen out of work as well as idling by the Secretary of Commerce. The hundreds more cannery workers who legislation also prohibits the importa­ depend on the tuna fishing industry. tion of commercial fish or fish products There is also a possibility that some which have been caught with com­ of the fishing companies could go for­ mercial fishing technology resulting in' eign-flag to get around Judge Richey's the incidental kill or serious injury of ruling. ocean mammals in excess of U.S. stand­ As a result of this ruling, Represen­ ards. HLS Pres. Hails Labor Contributions to Maritime {. f 4 % "The most significant contribution of the American maritime unions was to gain the seafarer the status of an em­ ployee rather than a slave," Hazel , Brown, "president of the Harry Lundeberg School told an audience at Penn­ sylvania's Villanova University, June 21Opening her speech with a descrip­ tion of the diseases and terrible food aboard the pre-Union day ships and the cruel punishment that sailors suffered for jumping ship, Miss Brown then out­ lined contributions of the maritime unions to the development of the Amer­ ican nation. High school teachers from all over the east were gathered at Villanova for a week-long intensive seminar on Amer­ ica's maritime heritage. Scrimshaw carvings and other art forms aboard ship, naval research and a day in the life of the Port of Philadelphia were among the other topics discussed. "After the unions organized and be; came strong, seamen obtained working conditions simijar to those of laborers in shoreside unions," Miss Brown con­ tinued. She emphasized the importance of federal legislation in this victory. Page 8 "We are criticized for lobbying in Congress, but people should realize that political action has been a part of the maritime unions' program since the 1800's. The early use of political actioo_ was a major contribution of the mari­ time unions to labor development." Seamen's Act of 19*15 Back around the turn of the century, she explained, Andrew Furuseth, presi­ dent of the Seamen's Union, lobbied for a federal bill to protect the sailors' rights. The Seamen's Act of 1915, spon­ sored by Senator Robert LaFollette of Wisconsin, was the result. Maritime unions have for a long time played a leadership role in the Amer­ ican shipping industry, which is unique when compared to the world's maritime structure, she told the audience. "In Britain, Greece and elsewhere, manage­ ment leads the industry. Think of Greece and you think of Onassis. Think of the U.S. and the only person well known in the maritiqie trades is Paul Hall." "The unions pushed for the Merchant Marine Act of 1936 and the Merchant Marine Act of 1970, which helped pre­ serve and rejuvenate the American ship­ ping industry. The unions set up training centers which allowed shipowners to automate and helped the men upgrade to advance on their jobs as well. In other industries, management- runs the training schools. But in our. industry, the workers control the schools trhough their labor unions. Key Is Labor Unions "The key to the survival of the indus­ try is that the labor unions have been responsible and recognized the prob­ lems of the industry," she said. "The SIU, for example, has not made unrea­ sonable demands. They have accepted automation and realistic manning scales. The response of the workers has been terrific supporting the U.S. mer- . chant marine and recognizing the role they play in its survival." Since most of the audience knew very little about the maritime trades, they had many questions after the speech. Miss Brown was asked to stay and speak again at the end of the day about cargo preference laws and other legislation. - "The opportunity to speak to these teachers, and to get a forum like that, was significant," she told the Log. "It is difficult for union people to get a chance to speak at academic gatherings. •I guess most university people think we're illiterate." - CS Long Lines Unclaimed Wages The following named ex-crewmembers of the Cable Ship Long Lines should contact Red Camp­ bell at Headquarters, 275 20th Street, Brooklyn, New York, 11215 relative to unclaimed wages. All requests should be in writing, specifying name, book number, and social security number. Manuel S. Netto, Jr. Richard Rodriguez John Hoffman Saif S. Ahmed Anthony Jones Mohamed A. Shaie William Revels Abdul R. Saleh Tan Ah Joon Mohamed A. Mozeb Albert Ahin Seafarers Log �Washington Activities B]rB.lloclur CONGRESS Congressional committees have been holding hearings this month on some of the bills which effect the SIU and our members, but none were getting to the floor of either house. Both the House and Senate were pushing appropriations bills, to provide money for programs already committed, before leaving Washington for recess. The first recess, for the bicentennial celebration and the Democratic Con­ vention, was between July 2 and 19. Congress will reconvene for three weeks and recess Aug. 12 through Aug. 23 for the Republican Convention. • • » The Outer Continental Shelf bill has been postponed several times. Most recently, scheduled to come to the floor on June 29, it was again postponed in favor of appropriations. The Murphy amendment, which we support, provides that all rigs and equipment for exploring and mining off U.S. coastlines be built in the United States and that rigs and supply vessels be manned by U.S. crews. Rep. John Murphy (D-N.Y.) announced in the Congressional Record that the Speaker has scheduled a full and complete debate for Tuesday, July 20. * * * * On July 1, the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee was scheduled to hold hearings on the Third-Flag bill, to provide for minimum rates for nonnational flag carriers in foreign commerce of the United States. Hearings were cancalled. A companion bill has been reported out of the Senate Commerce Committee, but there has not been a vote on the Senate floor. * « « The Maritime Authorization hfll (which includes operating differential sub­ sidy, construction differential subsidy and Title XI) is being referred to a con­ ference committee of House and Senate members. The problem to be discussed is an increase in subsistence for students at maritime academies from $600 to $900 per year, a provision in the Senate bill which failed in the House. The Conference Committee is expected to meet after July 21, when members return. * * * Rep. Paul McCloskey (R-Calif.) introduced a bill on June 18, 1976, to extend coastwise laws of the United States (the Jones Act) to the Virgin Islands. FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every three months, which are to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A quarterly finance committee of rank and file members, elected by the membership, makes examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recom­ mendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf. Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disburse­ ments of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there h.is been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the shirowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. Tnej)roper address for this is: Frank Drozak, Chalimaii, Seafarers Apfwals Board 275 • loth Street, BrooklyD, N. Y. II2I5 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all limes, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU,contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper shbets and in the proper manner. If, at any lime, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. July, 1976 CARTER ON MARITIME PROGRAM Jimmy Carter, in a May 25 letter to Jesse Calhoon, President of MEBA, [see June 1976 Seafarers Log, page 5] has pledged to work for four maritime objectives: 1) achieving and maintaining a strong U.S.-flag merchant marine; 2) a fleet competitive with foreign-flag ships in operating cost, building cost and productivity; 3) a national policy to assure U.S.-flag merchant ships a fair • share of all cargo, and 4) continued enforcement of cabotage laws such as the Jones Act. SIU has long sought a national policy which would guarantee our U.S.-flag fleet a fair share of our country's cargo. ill i g NATIONAL PARTY PLATFORMS President,Hall has appeared with James Barker, Moore McCormack Chief Executive Officer, before both the Democratic and Republican National Com­ mittee Platform Subcommittees to propose a maritime program which has been developed by a joint labor-management group representing the U.S. maritime industry. Three major points were included: 1) a strong and competitive merchant fleet, built in the United States and manned by American seamen; 2) coordi­ nation of maritime policy within the government, and reaffirmation of objectives of the Merchant Marine Acts of 1936 and 1970; and 3) a national cargo policy which assures fair participation in all U.S. trade. [See story on page 5 of June 1976 Seafarares Log.] I * . * Senator Robert Taft (R-Ohio) has introduced S. 3581, a bill to establish the office of a National Maritime Affairs Coordinator. In introducing the bill, the senator cited a recent study by maritime specialists which recommend that government policy be aimed at more efficient building programs and use of the merchant fleet to supplement our nation's Navy. He said, "I believe it is vital that, in the face of the growing Soviet threat at sea, we take better advantage of all of our national maritime resources." This has been one of the chief goals of the SIU legislative efforts. • COAST GUARD SIU representatives have met several times recently with Coast Guard staff to discuss the welfare of Seafarers and specific cases of regulations which have been ignored or applied unevenly. We believe that the health and safety of seamen must be protected. We are asking the Coast Guard to take action immediately to carry out the laws passed by Congress to portect our industry and our members. * The Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee is continuing oversight hearings on maritime programs. Congress established the function of oversight in the Reorganization Act of 1946, to follow up or police its laws and be sure they are carried out. SIU President Paul Hall is scheduled to testify on July 28 before the Committee. * The bill will require that all bulk shipments of crude oil, unfinished oils, residual fuel and finished products between the Virgin Islands and the U.S. be carried in U.S.-flag ships and crewed by U.S. citizens. A similar bill, S. 2422, was introduced in the Senate by Senator J. Bennett Johnston (D-La.) in September. Rep. McCloskey stated that this bill will create employment for approxi­ mately 25 U.S.-flag tankers and 1,400 jobs for U.S. citizens. To Protect Your Job Security in the Fight for Favorable Legislation Seafarers are urged to contribute to SPAD. It Is the way to have your voice heard and to keep your union effective in the fight for legislation to protect the security of every Seafarer and his family. EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, 1960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Log policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex and national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION— SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including but not limited to furthering the political, social and economic interests of Seafarer seamen, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of member­ ship in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. Support SPAD to protect and further your economic, political and social interests, American trade union concepts and Seafarer seamen. If at any time a Seafarer feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or information, he should immediately notify SIU President Paul Hall at headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. Page 9 �r V'- To House SlU Presents Views Criticizing Coast Guard Actions In July 1975, a Chevron tanker hit a bridge on a trial run when a faulty bearing sensor signalled the main en­ gine to shut down, leaving the ship with no propulsion. Prior to the accident, the Coast Guard had eliminated the unli­ censed engine ratings for Chevron as well as other tankers. Automated equipment was replacing watchkeeping engineering personnel, although the Coast Guard, had not con­ ducted any study to see how many men would be needed on board. "The crew was unable to correct the situation im­ mediately, because the Coast Guard did not require that a ship be able to op­ erate manually in the event of a control failure," SIU President Paul Hall wrote in a letter to Rep. Mario Biaggi, Chair­ man of the U.S. House of Representa­ tives' Subcommittee on the Coast Guard. In a hearing on June 30 SIU Execu­ tive Vice President Frank Drozak also expresed the Union's position to Biaggi and the other members of the subcom­ mittee.The unmanned engine rooms were permitted by the Coast Guard without consulting the unions, without consid­ ering the need for constant maintenance for a ship to run safely, and without re­ gard to the Coast Guard's own rules on manning standards, the SIU explained. The letter contained an itemized list of complaints about the Coast Guard's inefficient and haphazard method of dealing with vessel manning, personal and environmental safety, and other shipboard conditions. In a book of supporting documents that accompanied the letter, many sim­ ilar accidents were cited. Furthermore, the Union showed how it has constantly tried to work with the Coast Guard to c<Mne up with meaningful manning standards and to resolve other issues of cmnmon concern. But in offering to work with the Coast Guard, the SIU has met with no success. Therefore, the Union decided to ask Rep. Biaggi and his subcommittee of the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee to hold an investigation and public hearing on the Coast Guard and that corrective legislation be enacted. "Acted Aibitrarfly** The SIU request for CtHigressional hearings stated, "Instead of regularly consulting, informing and working with all parties affected by its policies and procedures, the Coast Guard has acted arbitrarily with respect to the following: (1) vessel manning (2) manning of off­ shore drilling rigs and platforms-(3) the need to accommodme national labor watchstanding (4) tankermen (5) train­ policy,** the SIU pointed ont. "By rewrit­ ing and certification of able seamen and ing and eliminating ratii^ the Coast apprentice mates (6) riding crews and Gurd nei^tes FcderaBy sanctioned col­ lective bargaining agreements.** (7) occupational stifety and health. Equally dangerous, undermanning Copies <rf the letter were sent to other and excessive overtime violate the Oc­ maritime unions and their aid in pro­ cupational Safety and Health Act, the viding the conunittee with more supletter pointed out. The resulting over­ pitting evidence was requested. "The area in which the most serious exposure to harmful shipboard condi­ problems have arisen is that of vessel tions causes worker fatigue and more manning," the SIU told Rep. Biaggi. accidents, loss of hearing in black gang Manning standards are not imiform, members, and other ailments. The use of riding crews, the lack of rather they are decided on a vessel by able seamen aboard drilling rigs, and vessel basis with each port. For ex­ ample, LASH vessels on the East Coast the lax and haphazard certification re­ carry eight less crewmembers than those quirements for certain Great Lakes sea­ men and apprentice-mate ratings, fur­ cm the West Coast. On other tankers, the Coast Guard ther show how the Coast Guard ignores created a position of deck engine me­ the need for safety, the Union empha­ chanic, whose duties span both depart­ sized. "We strongly urge that the Coast ments, a violation of the law which Guard establish specific, objective and leaves the seafarer with no clear credit definitive procedures to be followed by for upgrading. In the attempts to lower all Coast Guard personnel and to be ap­ the manning scales aboard ship, the Coast Guard has not been enforcing the plied uniformally to all vessels in ^1 three-watch system and has moved to ports," the letter concluded. "We reqpectfnUy urge your Subcom­ eliminate the position of tankermen. "The Coast Guard's unilateral deci­ mittee to examine the issues we have sions to eliminate certain job ratings raised and to legislate an end to the and reduce the number of men required Coast Guard polki^ and practices to operate and maintain merchant ves­ which threaten the health and safety of sels evidences a complete disregard for American merchant seamen.** Hail. Barker Present Maritime Plank to Republicans Continued from Page5 solve to attain the goals and objectiveis verse subcabinet maritime activities, of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970. which might include a maritime affairs • Development of a fair national advisor to the President who could cargo policy, assuring the U.S.-fla^ mer­ serve on the National Security Council, chant marine access to ks share of our coordinating for maximum cost-effec­ nation's waterbome commerce, espe­ tiveness the ship construction programs cially bulk cargoes such as petroleum of the Navy and of a U.S.-flag merchant and other energy products. marine truly capable of serving as a • Reafl^pnation of the declared na­ naval and i^itary auxiliary in time of tional policy of the Marine Resources war or national emergency. and Engii^ering Development Act of • Reaffirmation of the Party's re­ 1966 "to develop, encourage, and main­ tain a coordinated, comprehensive pro­ gram in marine science for the benefit of mankind to assist in protection of health and property, enhancement of commerce, transportation, and national security, rehabilitation of our commer­ cial fisheries, and increased utilization of these and other res()urces." President Hall and Barker pointed out that by adopting such programs for maritime revitalization the U.S. mari­ time industry would contribute signifi­ cantly to America's national defense, economic well-being aqd international political independence. They concluded that "pursuit of these objectives will preserve productive jobs; stimulate minority employment oppor­ tunities; improve our balance of pay­ ments; increase tax revenues for federal, state and local governments; provide an incentive for private capital investment, and maintain the American-flag as a strong force worldwide." Chief Engineer Writes About SlU's Alcoholir Program Alcoholism is a serious disease that literally affects millions of Americans in all walks of life. Alcoholics are doc­ tors, lawyers, construction workers, edi­ tors, teachers and truck drivers. There are no social or ethnic barriers either when it comes to alcoholism. Alcohol­ ics are rich and poor, black and white, men and women. It is truly unfortunate, though, that alcoholism in this country has not been treated by the medical profession or in­ dustry as a disease. There are hundreds of cancer research centers, kidney, heart and lung disease centers; but there are very few institutions dealing with the problem of alcoholism. And the ones that do exist are usually funded in large part by voluntary contributions, like Alcoholics Anonymous, or by in­ dividual companies for their employees. But attitudes toward alcoholism and the alcoholic are changing. People are becoming more open today about their drinking problems, and increasing numbers of Americans are seeking help •a ' I am intemsted m attendiflg a six-week program at die SIU Alcd* diis will ^ kept stilcdy and that no records or infonnaticmriabout me adll be kept iywhere except a» The Center. pame *: ,*-• " ; • *;-• .••'.•J#'..*a;,*; .("Street or RFD) ^to; THE OINmR: (City) (State) (Zip) • Box 153-A Telephone No. .; ,jp«ey.Le€,JVId.^^2^^^ ; / or call, 24 hours-a-day, (301) 994-0010 ^ .... through such organii^tibns as AA. For SIU members with drinking problems, the Union now has a pro­ gram for alcohol rehabilitation in Piney Point. This program has already helped nearly 70 Seafarers and several more Seafarers are at The Cdnter now going through the program. The SIU's Rehab Center has created a good deal of interest, not only from SIU members, but froi^ just about any­ one who reads the Log or comes into contact in any way with the Union or the Lundeberg School. Below is a letter written by a chief engineer who is himself a member of Alcoholics Anonymous. The letter ex­ presses his feelings toward alcoholism and the SIU's Rehabilitation Center. The Log appreciates this letter, and we encourage SIU members to send us similar letters expressing their own feel­ ings or experiences involving alcohol­ ism or the SIU's program.^ / have been reading the exciting news of the Alcohol Rehabilitation Center at Piney Point. I think it is just great, and I am glad the SIU is a pioneer in the maritime labor movement for starting a program to help the suffering alcoholic—a program where these men can be helped instead of punished for their illness. / had a pumpman on one of my ships that we had to let go after he made quite a few goof ups because of alcohol­ ism. I told him about the center at Piney Point and the help available there. And I hear he went. This man is a good pumpman except for drinking, and if he gets help there he will be a better pumpman. I had another pumpman on a ship that as soon as he came aboard he promptly went on a bender. I went to his focsle actually to let him go but when I walked in I spotted the Big Book of AA. I asked him if he had been to Piney Point and he said he had. So old softy me kept him on and took him to an A A meeting in Philadelphia where we met some ex-seamen. It was a lucky find because they helped this pumpman to get to meetings six nights in a row. He is now sober again and will be making the trip with us to Russia which will take about 90 days. Seamen have special problems when it comes to alcohol because out on the ships there is no place for follow up treatment. That's why I hope that men who have gone through Piney Point or are members of A A will help others who may have drinking problems on the ships. I would also enjoy visiting the Rehab Center in Piney Point just to see how it goes. This center has been needed for a long time. Seafarers Log. �M Mr. \/ Seafarers Infernafional Union of North America a How SIUNA Membership Affects You, the Seafarer This is the second in a series of articles which the Seafarers Log is publishing to explain how various organizations affect the jobs and job se­ curity of Seafarers. The Seafarers International Union of North America is the solid platform from which deep sea, inland waters and Great Lakes Seafarers can effectively launch programs which affect their jobs and their welfare. Representing more than 100,000 workers throughout the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, the SIUNA is a fed­ eration of 33 autonomous unions which include seamen, inland boatmen, railroad marine and har­ bor tugmen, dredgemen, shipyard workers, fisher­ men, marine staff officers, fish cannery workers, and allied transportation and industry workers. -It is the unity and size of the International that SIUNA General Counsel Howard Schulman (back to photo) swears in elected officials of the SIUNA s provides each of its affiliates with the muscle and strength necessary to win at the bargaining table, Executive Board at the International's 17th convention last year, ganization and mutual assistance, the Interna- the inland waterways systein. on the picket line, in organizing drives and in Con­ The kind of support and strength provided by tional has grown to its present strength of more gress and the state legislatures. the SIUNA is vitally important to the deep sea than 100,000 workers represented by 33 labor Each individual union affiliated with the Inter­ member, the inland boatman and the Great Lakes organizations. national governs itself. But, each individual union Seafarer. The SIUNA provides a well-organized Paul Hall is president of the SIUNA which has also adheres to the pr inciples of theSIUNA's con­ its headquarters in Brooklyn, N.Y. Joe DiGiorgio international base from which we can pursue our stitution—and is committed to protect the interest is the International's secretary-treasurer, and 22 goals of providing better job security, better work­ and further the welfare of its brother affiliates. In ing conditions, and better security for our families. officials from SIUNA affiliates serve as vice presi­ this way, all International affiliates retain their dents on the Executive Board. As a part of the International, Seafarers are autonomy and gain the strength and support of Supports Maritime Laws many thousands of other workers who share their able to magnify their strength when the need The SIUNA holds conventions regularly where arises, and to offer aid to brother trade unions so goals as members of the SIUNA. affiliates shape the programs and policies of the that we can all, as the SIUNA Constitution pro­ Can Call on 14 Million International. In recent conventions, the SIUNA claims, "secure the recognition of rights to which The SIUNA—through its affiliation with the has lent its support to our successful struggle to we are justly entitled." AFL-CIO and the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades win passage of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 Department—has a voice in shaping the policies and to block the closing of USPHS hospitals, as of the American Labor Movement, and can call "Recognizing that strong organization on an well as our present battle to get a national cargo on the united strength of the more than 14 million international scale is the only means by which sea­ policy and a federal commitment to expansion of organized workers and the 109 international men, fishermen, fish cannery workers, workers in unions which make up the strongest and most allied maritime trades, industrial trades and all democratic labor federation in the world. other trades on all waters and lands adjacent The SIUNA is also affiliated with worldwide thereto can hope for relief from the many evils labor and maritime organizations to provide attending our calling, and for the purpose of fur­ American Seafarers with the opportunity to pre­ thering organizations, strengthening it where it sent their views in such areas as international already exists and bringing into closer relation the standards for manning scales, safety and social component parts of our calling and permanently conditions. The International actively participates uniting us to secure the recognition of rights to in conferences held by the International Labor which we are justly united, (and) further recogniz­ Organization (ILO), International Transport ing that such purpose can best be achieved and workers Federation (ITF) and the International maintained through autonomous affiliated organ­ Maritime Consultive Organization (IMCO). izations . . . we, the delegates here assembled, (This series will cover these organizations in fu­ representing the workers in our industries hereby ture issues of the Log.) establish the Constitution for the Seafarers Inter­ When the SIUNA was founded in 1938 by national Union of North America." Harry Lundeberg, it included only the Sailors From the preamble of the SIUNA Constitution. Union of the Pacific, and the Atlantic and Gulf Districts of the SIU. Since that time, through or- -v-r 13 SIUNA Affiliates 11.) INTERNATIONAL BRDTHERHOOD OF Below is a list of the 33 affiliates of the SWNAf hu ALASKA FISH CANNERY W^KEBS UNION OF THE 2.) ALASKA FISHERMEPPSllf^ 3.) ATLANTIC FISHERMEN'S t(N«M« 4.) CANADIAN MARINE OFFICERS UNM»< 5.) C^N^UFFEURS & INDUStTMAL WORKERSLOCAL5 ; 6.) CHINOOK CANN^Y WORKERS 7.) IlEMOCRATIC UNION CMIGANIZINO , COMMrnEE, LOCAL 777 8.) FISHERMEN'S UNMN OF A|II»ICjA, PACIFIC RCARlBilEAN ft) HAWAH TRANSFORtAT^ R ALLIED WORKED ift) INLAND BOATMEN'S UNKRf OF 24.) oprANADA P0ri«RYRAIXDE»W li) iNTiRNATM^ & INDUSTRIAL WORR^ 13^ MARINE COOKS & STEWARDS UNION 14.) MARINE FIREMEN^ UNION ^ LANAWA . 25.) SIU OF FURRTO RICO, R ^ LATIN^fl^CA; 2ft) STAFF OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF m MBO'iWYSBAniANSrWTUNHW M.) raANs^^N4Atuia»waMtEBS 2ft) SAILORS'UNION OF THE PACinC 21.) SEAFARERSINTERNAWONALU^^ OFNA-AGLWWOTWCT 22.) INLAND BOATMEN'S UNION OF Sills,siui>iLfi^ CALIFORNIAPRACTieALNURSES ASSOCIATION i' -f OFNJk..-MIDHpp Page ri •:.L V'j wi.l 4^' V il I 4 I �Sailors Snug Harbor Moves Many Old Mariners Co Very Reluctantly Continued from Page 3 ings until the trustees make satisfactory SIU and the N.Y. State Attorney Gen­ arrangement for them. eral's office. The trustees have served eviction no­ The main reason given for approving tices on the two steadfast snuggies and the move was that the landmark build­ are Continuing eviction procedures al­ ing housing the men did not meet exist­ though Pujol and Bugel have met with ing codes for nursing homes and that their representatives and worked out a the cost of renovating the building verbal agreement. would be too great. The Sea Level facility, located on the Sold Valuable Property backwaters of North Carolina's coast Since the move to North Carolina, it forty miles from the nearest sizable has come to light that the trustees have town, cost $6.5 million to construct. As part of a compromise reached be­ tween the trustees and the N.Y. State attorney general's office, the trustees agreed to arrange for accommodations and to supplement the income of men not wishing tp move to North Carolina. Althougli at least 22 men had signed a letter stating that they would not mov^ to Sea Level, the trustees waited until two weeks before the move to begin ar­ ranging for other accommodations. sold substantial portions of the valuable New York City property set aside by Capt. Randall's will to provide a source of income for the Harbor. One piece of property was sold by the trustees last August for $750,000 and is now up for resale by its new owners for $1.5 million. "We bought the buildings," the new owners said, "to sell them." When the trustees first received per­ mission to move, they sold 15 acres of Seafarer Gets Checkup In the haSte and uncertainty of the last minute arrangements all but 9 of these men felt they had no choice but to move to Sea Level even though they had pointed out in their letter, "there is absolutely no party in North Carolina who will be able to assist the old and handicapped sailormen. We will be miles away from a city and will be minus the 24-hour transportation. We will have to forget our Union Hall, the Social Security office, appointments to the marine hospital, private medicare physicians, close friends, families, supermarkets, etc. In fact we will have to enter a new life entirely." Two Snug Harbor residents—^An­ thony Pujol and Johan Bugel—have stayed on at the deserted Staten Island home, refusing to leave the empty build­ Seafarer Isaac Walker (left) of the engine department signs medical papers for technologist Richard Brigham recently in the SIU Headquarters Clinic. Warning to Seafarers Young and Old: Drug Possession Means Loss of Seaman's Papers If yoa are convicted pmsesslon off any HIegal drag—lieroin, barbitnratcs, speed, LSD, or even marQnami—tbe U.S. Coast Gnard will revokO your seaman papers, withoat anxad, FOREVER. That means that yon lose for the rest off your life the right to iwW a Bring by the sea. iBowever, it doesnt qnite end there even iff yon receive a snspended sentence. Yon may lose year right to vote, yonr right to hold pnblk office or to own a gnn. Yon also may lose die o^Mirtonity off ever becoming a doctor, dentist, certified pnblk acconntant, engineer, lawyer, architect, realtor, pharmacist, school teacher, or stockbroker. Yon may Jeopardize your right to hold a Job where yon must be Ikensed or bonded and yon may never be abk to work for the city, the county, or the Federal government y If8 a pretty tough rap, but thafs exactly how it is and yon can't do any­ thing about it The convkted drug user leaves a black mark on his reputation fm die rest off Ms life. However, drugs can not only destroy yonr right to a good UveUhood, it cmi destnty yonr life. Drug abuse presents a serious threat to both yonr physical and mental health, and the personal safety off those around yon. This is especfadly true Mioard shty sriiere clear minds and qnkk reflexes are essential at aD times for the safe operation off the vessel; Dont kt drags destroy yonr nateral right to a good, happy, productive Hffe. Stay dn^1^and steer a clear conrse. Page 12 the 85-acre Staten Island Snug Harbor site to the City of New York and the rest to a land developer for $6.2 million. However, local residents protested the developer's plans to build an apart­ ment complex and New York purchased the land from the developer for $7.8 million. Correction in Pension Story There was an error in the story on the Pension Reform Act of 1974 which ran in the June 1976 Seafarers Log on page 8. The last paragraph of the article read: ''Under the old break rules, you lost credit for all previous seatime if you sailed less than 90 days in each of three consecutive years." It should have read: "Under the old break rules, you lost credit for all previous seatime if you sailed less than 90 days in any one of three consecutive years." We are sorry for the mistake. Meany Says It's 10.2% Continued from Page 2 horrors of unemploynient?'* Meany sug­ gested. Meany noted that several sectors are especially hard hit. The official jobless rate for black teenagers jumped last months to 40.3 percent. The rate for construction workers rose from 14.1 to 17 percent over the month, while Viet­ nam veterans had an unemployment rate of 19.6 percent. "Especially troublesome is the sharp rise in the duration of unemployment," Meany said. "The average is nearly 17 weeks—up sharply from May." According to the BLS, the number of jobless workers increased by 280,000 in June to 7.1 million, seasonally adjusted. Construction workers and blue-collar craft workers suffered the highest jobless rate increase, the survey noted. Cocaine Seized In Florida In the largest' cocaine seizure ever made by U.S. Customs Agents, $39 million worth of the drug was confis­ cated after it had been smuggled into Tampa, Fla. on a banana boat last month. The cocaine, which weighed 170 pounds, had been stuffed into seven plastic garbage bags. The drug was seized after it had been unloaded through a port hole of the ship which had come from Colombia. Seafarers Log �\/ ; DISPATCHERS REPORT JUNE 1-30, 1976 TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port Boston New York !!!!!!." Philadelphia !!!!!!! Baltimore Norfolk !!!!!! Tampa Mobile New Orleans !!!!!!!!.!!!!! Jacksonville !.!!!! San Francisco !.'!!!!!! Wilmington i Seattle Puerto Rico Houston '..... Piney Point !,..! Yokohama | Totals Deep Sea Great Lakes Alpena Buffalo iI Cleveland [ Detroit ]| Duluth ] Frankfort '. i Chicago Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakes Port Boston . New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Deep Sea Great Lakes ———————— Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago .. .Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakes Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Deep Sea Great Lakes — Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakes • ••. ••• Port Boston •• New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville ••• San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Deep Sea Great Lakes • —— Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit ipuluth Frankfort Chicago Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakes Totals All Depts. Deep Sea Totals All Depts. Great Lakes Totals All Depts. Deep Sea A Great Lakes Seafarers Log TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C 9 107 15 30 21 5 24 78 25 32 18 43 10 73 0 4 494 1 11 1 6 5 0 5 11 2 3 4 2 0 3 0 1 55 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 DECK DEPARTMENT 4 0 1 71 0 29 15 0 10 20 6 3 26 21 0 1 1 0 6 1 0 24 0 67 25 5 0 9 21 0 13 3 0 20 9 0 6 0 5 62 0 11 0 0 9 3 2 0 359 14^ 3 15 163 23 55 21 10 54 126 61 59 19 75 17 157 0 4 859 5 5 3 7 5 0 6 14 5 2 4 4 0 13 0 1 74 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 • 0 0 0 0 0 3 7 0 2 11 4 8 9 41 535 2 1 3 0 0 0 1 7 62 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 22 4 6 24 13 13 10 92 451 0 0 0 1 1 6 0 8 11 6 0 5 7 3 2 5 28 887 1 0 8 1 0 0 1 11 85 0 0 1 1 2 0 2 6 9 1 81 4 34 23 2 16 69 11 31 12 36 6 52 0 0 378 1 29 5 7 3 2 1 14 3 4 9 6 3 10 0 0 97 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 1 0 1 61 1 42 0 6 9 1 23 8 20 8 1 0 0 2 0 . 4 1 0 45 18 0 11 4 0 23 8 0 10 2 0 22 7 5 0 6 0 2 41 0 0 3 0 0 2 276 119 4 4 126 12 46 31 4 35 93 ^ 34 48 16 44 11 107 0 4 615 4 28 4 8 4 2 5 23 4 9 8 16 '1 29 0 2 147 0 3 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 5 0 1 9 1 1 4 21 636 3 0 2 1 1 2 0 9 156 0 2 0 4 5 0 2 13 17 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 1 0 0 30 22 0 2 0 4 3 19 7 19 8 3 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 40 25 0 7 7 9 0 21 0 5 4 0 9 12 0 5 4 0 35 7 0 0 15 0 0 0 .6 124 196 5 48 9 29 13 4 27 64 22 42 9 21 13 70 0 0 375 1 2 0 2 1 1 0 2 1 3 1 1 1 4 0 1 21 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 1 1 1 6 381 0 0 0 0 .0 0 0 0 21 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 2 68 10 117 25 36 19 6 21 96 37 31 10 51 14 99 0 5 577 3 42 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 I 0 1 0 0 0 51 ^7 2 6 1 1 3 0 20 597 819 40 .859 8 14 6 33 17 2 13 93 154 58 113 171 5— 0 1 5 3 4 3 21 399 2 0 2 3 0 2 0 9 106 0 0 0 0 0 2 13 0 3 8 4 4 0 32 308 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 4 6 3 29 2 20 15 1 12 39 8 25 7 11 6 31 0 0 209 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 2 0 2 0 1 0 1 2 0 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 6 1 4 1 14 223 ' 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 13 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 24 1 8 5 3 11 3 55 201 19 1 5 6 4 1 0 36 155 10 0 1 0 4 0 0 15 139 9 1 1 11 3 7 0 32 228 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 1 46 6 23 14 1 21 47 16 23 6 21 12 33 0 1 271 2 72 19 21 ' 21 3 11 69 17 26 7 27 10 42 24 1 372 8 3 1 17 3 11 0 43 314 1,352 119 1,471 20 1 9 3 3 14 1 51 423 536 68 604 3 ii?; 17 0 8 4 iv#? 0 0 0 §0 0 m-a 0 MM 0 mm 0 sp 11 27 sli; 12 • ''v.vyy;y. ;V.**: •Vvl*':-i:•'AV;**.V 0 PS.••••v'vV* 0 0 11 mm 8 7 5;;viS: 0 ^ 33 65 34 39 73 .. . W 25 19 37 0 sp 32 in 2 Pis 1 4 m'ti*.*'*.•* f;;:::;:: 1 S# 31 67 y#; 19 34 6 W=- 0 PS 2 ISII^ 5 2 iip 3 '•5{;r 18 3 S*SCvvS*.'.*:.'.v •0m 6 .'.•.V.V.V.'.V.V.'.i.'.v 831 156 987 389 106 495 13 8 21 3 40 «w>:401 2,210 95 2,305 fl SECRETARY-TREASURER Joe DiGiorgio EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Frank Drozak VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard Lindsey Williams Cal Tanner Paul Drozak .1 r HEADQUARTERS ALPENA, Mich I :• 675 4 Ave., Bklyn. 11232 (212) HY 9-6600 800 N. 2 Ave. 49707 (517) EL 4-3616 BALTIMORE, Md. 1216 E. BalHmore St. 21202 (301) EA 7-4900 BOSTON, Mass 215 Essex St. 02111 (617) 482-4716 BUFFALO, N.Y 290 Franklin St. 14202 (716) TL 3-9259 CHICAGO, III.. .9383 S. Ewing Ave. 60617 (312) SA 1-0733 CLEVELAND, Ohio 1290 Old River Rd. 44113 (216) MA 1-5450 DETROIT, Mich. 10225 W. Jefferson Ave. 48218 (313) VI3-4741 DULUTH, Minn 2014 W. 3 St. 55806 (218) R A 2-4110 FRANKFORT, Mich P.O. Box D 415 Main St. 49635 (616)352-4441 HOUSTON, Tex 5804 Canal St. 77011 (713) WA 8-3207 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. 3315 Liberty St. 32206 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY, NJ. 99 Montgomery St. 07302 (201) HE 5-9424 MOBILE, Ala IS. Lawrence SL 36602 (205) HE 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS, La. 630 Jackson Ave. 70130 (504) 529-7546 NORFOLK, Va 115 3 St. 23510 (804) 622-1892 PADUCAH, Ky 225 S. 7 St. 42001 (502)443-2493 PHILADELPHIA, Pa.. .2604 S. 4 St. 19148 (215) DE 6-3818 PINEY POINT, Md. St. Mary's County 20674 (301) 994-0010 PORT ARTHUR, Tex 534 9 Ave. 77640 (713) 983-1679 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. 1311 Mission St. 94103 (415) 626-6793 SANTURCE, P. R. 1313 Fernandez Juncos, Stop 20 00909 (809) 723-0002 SEATTLE, Wash 2505 1 Ave. 98121 (206) MA 3-4334 ST. LOUIS, Mo.. .4581 Gravois Ave. 63116 (314) 752-6500 TAMPA, Fla. . 2610 W. Kennedy Blvd. 33609 (813) 870-1601 TOLEDO, Ohio 935 Summit St. 43604 (419) 248-3691 WILMINGTON, Calif. 510 N. Broad St. 90744 (213) 549-4000 YOKOHAMA, Japan .P.O. Box 429 Yokohama Port P.O. 5-6 Nihon Ohdori Naka-Ku 231-91 201-7935 Shipping was very good at most ports last month as more than 1,500 Seafar­ ers foimd jo^s through the SIU's union halls. This is nearly 200 more jobs shipped than in the previous month. Shipping was especially good in the deck department, and several port dis­ patchers had to call nearby ports for AB's in a few instances. Shipping is expected to remain good. Page 13 f II' e t li �/ New SIU Pensioners Candido V. Reyes, 68, joined the. SIU in the port of New York in 1955 sailing as a second cook. Brother Reyes sailed 57 years and walked the picket line in the 1965 District Coun­ cil 37 strike. He is a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard. Seafarer Reyes was bom in the Philippines and is a resident of San Francisco. He is a naturalized U.S. citizen. Thaddeus J. Laboda, 64, joined the SIU in the pert of New York in 1953 sailing as an oiler. Brother Laboda graduated as a third assist­ ant engineer in 1969 from the SIUDistrict 2 MEBA Engineering School in Brooklyn, N.Y. Seafarer Laboda was on the picket line in the 1962 Robin Line beef. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. A native of Philadelphia, he is a resi­ dent of Pleasantville, N.J. Edison R. Brown, 65, joined the SIU in 1948 in the port of New York sailing as an OS for 30 years and during the Vietnam War in 1964. Brother Brown was born in Lumberton, N.C. and is a resident of Reisterstown, Md. Reino J. Pelaso, 59, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New York sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Pelaso sailed 32 years. He was born in Finland and is a resident of Vallejo, Calif. Arthur Opsal, 65, joined the SIU in the port of Mobile in 1955 sailing as an AB. Brother Opsal sailed 26 years and attended the 1970 Piney Point Crews Conference No. 9. He was born in New Jersey and is a resi­ dent of Mobile. Nonnan H. Peppier, 52, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of Nor­ folk sailing as an AB. Brother Pep­ pier was bom in Pennsylvania and is a resident of Wachapreague, Va. Abe Rosen, 66, joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1955 sailing as a cook. Brother Rosen is a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was born in Baltimore and is a resi­ dent of Los Angeles. Walter Sedej, 66, joined the SIU in the port of San Francisco in 1961 sailing as a pumpman. Brother Sedej sailed 33 years, part of that time for the SUP. He was born in Trieste, Italy and is a resident of Roseland, N.J. Seafarers Welfare, Pension and Vacation Plans Cash Benefits Paid Number May 27 - June 23,1976 MONTH TO DATE SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN ELIGIBLES Death In Hospital Daily @ $1.00 In Hospital Daily @ $3.00 Hospital & Hospital Extras Surgical Sickness & Accident @ $8.00 Amount YEAR TO DATE MONTH TO DATE YEAR TO DATE Optical : Supplemental Medicare Premiums 14 312 157 7 2 4,776 3 109 9 73 3,614 1,544 74 13 31,380 8 749 170 $ 40,898.31 312.00 471.00 206.00 206.00 38,208.00 928.00 3,307.60 998.60 $246,657.86 3,614.00 4,632.00 15,414.34 966.00 251,040.00 2,285.29 22,198.15 8,278.40 DEPENDENTS OF ELIGIBLES Hospital & Hospital Extras ...: Doctors' Visits In Hospital Surgical Maternity i Blood Transfusions Optical 346 91 103 13 — 106 2,305 482 613 105 6 657 89,998.19 3,409.02 16,511.91 4,350.00 — 3,126.90 643,450.00 19,467.62 96,919.92 36,400.00 372.00 18,701.34 .. PENSIONERS & DEPENDENTS Death : Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits & Other Medical Expenses .. Surgical Optical Blood Transfusions Special Equipment Dental Supplemental Medicare Premiums SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM TOTALS Total Seafarers Welfare Plan Total Seafarers Pension Plan Total Seafarers Vacation Plan Total Seafarers Welfare, Pension & Vacation 15 177 114 11 64 — 7 — 2,072 65 973 612 72 343 1 15 5 10,355 — 63 8,508 2,525 1,453 12,486 54,297 12,464 7,791 74,552 59,000.00 35,063.71 4,953.24 1,065.00 1,882.87 1,210.03 — 14,709.30 239,493.30 164,477.50 25,964.05 13,980.00 9,178.09 258.00 2,336.32 1,156.00 74,162.40 23,000.73 320,815.68 638,630.96 656,135.84 $1,615,582.48 1,924,331.31 3,149,419.55 3,863,085.32 $8,936,836.18 Paul T. Boudreaux, 55, joined the SIU in 1942 in the port of New Or­ leans sailing as a bosun. Brother Boudreaux sailed 38 years and was on the Delta Line shoregang from 1952 to 1975. He was born in New Orleans and is a resident of Harahan, La. Konrad M. Frovag, 65, joined the SIU in 1949 in the port of Detroit sailing as an AB for Browning Lines. Brother Frovag was also a deck dele­ gate. He was bom in Norway and is a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y. George E. Hair, Jr., 58, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1958 sailing as a chief steward. Brother Hair sailed 35 years. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. Born in Salt Lake City, Utah, he is a resident of Lynwood, Wash. Frank L. Lamberti, 69, joined the SIU in 1949 in the port of New York last sailing as a bosun and chief mate. Brother Lamberti had sailed 53 years. He is a veteran of the preWorld War II U.S. Navy. A native of New York City, he is a resident of Long Beach, Calif. Pablo La Torre, 59, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of New York last sailing as a chief cook. Brother La Torre sailed 36 years. He was on the picket line in the 1971 maritime strike. Born in Puerto Rico, he is a resident of Staten Island, N.Y. where he plans to do some deep sea fishing in his retirement time. William L. McRae, 78, joined the SIU in the port of Tampa in 1955 sailing as a cook. Brother McRae sailed 25 years. He was born in Phil­ adelphia and is a resident of San Francisco where he'll resume his hobby as a musician. Franklin F. Reid, Jr., 63, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of Tampa sailing as a fireman-watertender and second assistant engineer. Brother Reid sailed 33 years and was a ship delegate. He was also a member of the old International Sailors Union and of District 2 Marine Engineers Beneficial Association. Bom in Jack­ sonville, he is a resident of Tampa. James Terry, 57, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of Mobile sailing as a cook. Brother Terry sailed 33 years and was on the Seatrain shoregang in Weehawken, N.J. in 1971. . He was also on the picket line in the 1961 Greater N.Y. Harbor strike and in the District Council 37 beef in 1965. Seafarer Terry was born in Honduras and is a resident of New York City. Frank A. Leonard, 64, joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1954 sailing as an AB. Brother Leonard sailed 27 years and was a ship's delegate. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army infantry. Born in Thibodaux, La., he is a resident of Slaughter, La. Deposit in the SIU Blood Bank— It's Your Life Page 14 Seafarers Log �\/ ;^ New SlU Pensioners George W. McAlpine, 65, joined the SlU in 1943 in the norr of New York sailing astosun and last sailing as a, chief electrician. Brother Mc­ Alpine sailed 33 years, walked the picket line in the 1962 Robin Line beef and attended a Piney Point Crews Conference. He was born in London, Ontario, Canada and is a resident of Andover, N.J. Recertified Bosun Francis J. McGarry, 49, joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of Philadelphia sailing as a bosun since 1959. Brother McGarry graduated from the Bosuns Recertification Program in December 1975. He was on the picket line in the 1961 N.Y. Harbor and the 1965 District Council 37 strikes. Born in Pennsyl­ vania, he is a resident of Charleston, S.C. with his wife, Adele. Claire F. Otis, 65, joined the SIU in the port of Duluth in 1951 sailing in the steward department. Brother Otis is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. He was born in Minne­ sota and is a resident of Minneapolis, Minn. Marion N. Parker, 49, joined the SIU in the port of Norfolk in 1950 sailing as an AB. Brother Parker sailed 28 years and got a 1960 Per­ sonal Safety Award from the Union for sailing aboard an accident-free ship, the SS Alcoa Polaris. He also got a 1955 crew commendation while riding the SS F.C. Collin. Seafarer Parker was a deck and ship's dele­ gate, walked the picket line in the 1946 General Strike, 1947 Isthmian Line beef, Norfolk coal miners strike, and Puerto Rican cannery workers dispute. He also did organizing at the Atlantic Line in Philadelphia and at the South Trading Co., attended the Sheepshead Bay Training School in Brooklyn, N.Y. in 1945, and was a member of the Sailors Union of the Pacific from 1945 to 1950. Born in Raleigh, N.C., he is a resident of Williamsburg, Va. Robert E. Porter, Jr., 56, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of New York sailing as a cook. Brother Porter sailed 29 years and during the Vietnam .War. He is a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. A native of Spokane, Wash., he is a resident of San Francisco. Reginald A. Preston, 72, joined the SIU in the port of Detroit in 1961 sailing in the steward department, Brother Preston sailed 46 years. He was born in Hanover, Mich., and is a resident of Ossineke, Mich. Oscar A. Rosenfelt, 75, joined the SIU in the port of Lake Charles, La. in 1953 sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Rosenfelt was born in Voleqe, Russia and is a naturalized American citizen. He is a resident of Long Beach, Calif. Chester G. Spaeth, 65, joined the SIU in the port of Frankfort, Mich, in 1953 sailing as an OS. Brother Spaeth sailed 47 years and is a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army. He was born ih Manitowoc, Wise, and is a resident there. Petros A. Lazaropoulos, 60, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1959 sailing as a cook. Brother La­ zaropoulos sailed 29 years and did picket duty in the 1962 Robin Line strike. He attended a 1964 Seafarers Upgrading Program and is also a veteran of the Greek Army. Bom ki Patras, Greece, he is a resident there. George M. Craggs, 57, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New York sailing as a junior deck engineer, chief pumpman and chief steward. Brother Craggs sailed 33 years. He received a 1961 USPHS Certificate of Sanitation for "high standards of food service" while riding on the SS Laffite (Waterman). Seafarer Craggs is also a veteran of the preWorld War n U.S. Navy and sailed for a while with the SlU-afliliated Inland Boatmen's Union. A native o* Illinois, he is a resident of West Frankfort, 111. James Jordan, 64, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of Norfolk sailing as a chief steward, brother Jordan sailed 33 years. He was born in Mo­ bile and is a resident there. Malcolm J. Stevens, 54, joined the SIU in the port of San Francisco in 1960 sailing as a cook. Brother Stevens sailed 26 years and walked the picket line in the 1961 N.Y. Har­ bor strike. He is a World War II veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard. Born in Galveston, he is a resident there. James H. Whitaker, 60, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1963 sailing as a deckhand for the ErieLackawanna Railroad from 1945 to 1976. Brother Whitaker was born in Jersey City, N.J. and is a resident of Bayonne, N.J. Neut Williams, 65, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1958 and last sailed as a chief steward. Brother Williams sailed 39 years and is a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was born in Laurel, Miss, and is a resi­ dent of New Orleans. Ching S. You, 64, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1961 and last sailed as a chief steward. Brother You sailed 20 years and was on the picket line in the 1961 N.Y. Harbor strike. He was born in Shanghai, China and is a U.S. naturalized citi­ zen. Seafarer You is a residetit of New York City. Eddy B. Pascua, 72, joined the SIU in the port of Seattle in 1960 sailing as a chief cook. Brother Pas­ cua sailed 34 years. He was born in Santa Isur, P.I. and is a resident of San Francisco. Jewel Bennett, 55, joined the SIU in the port of San Francisco in 1964 sailing as a cook for 20 years. Brother Bennett is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. He was bom in Marshall, Tex. and is a' resident of San Jose, Calif. Francisco Cornier, 65, joined the SIU in 1942 in the port of Mobile sailing as a bosun. Brother Comier sailed 44 years. He was born in Guyanilla, Puerto Rico and is a resident of Santurce, P.R. Benjamin R. Le Blanc, 64, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of Bos­ ton sailing as deck maintenance. Brother Le Blanc sailed 39 years. He was born in Massachusetts and is a resident of Seattle. Ellis B. Gaines, 61, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of New York sail­ ing as a chief steward. Brother Gaines sailed 34 years. He was bom in Ala-bama and is a resident of Mobile. Calvin McGahagin, 67, joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1959 sailing as an AB. Brother Mc­ Gahagin sailed 32 years. He was born in Ocala, Fla. and is a resident of Tampa. Mark B. Hairelson, 65, joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1957 sailing as an AB. Brother Hairelson sailed 35 years and is a pre-World War II veteran of the U.S. Navy. Hewas bom in Opp, Ala. and is a resi­ dent of Warrenton, Fla. Harold J. Grady, 65, joined the SIU in the port of New Yofk in 1961 sailing as a fireman-wktertender. Brother Grady sailed 40 years and during World War II. He had a sec­ ond assistant engineer's license and is a pre-World War II veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. Born in Butte, Mont., he is a resident of Seattle. i x •f i. Elmer Kent, 50, joined the SIU in 1948 in the port of Baltimore sailing last as a third cook. Brother Kent sailed 30 years and walked the picket line in the 1961 Greater N.Y. Harbor strike. He was born in Baltimore and is a resident of Nyack, N.Y. Clyde H. Jernigan, 65, joined the SIU in the port of Savannah in 1951 ; i sailing as an AB. Brother Jernigan I sailed 27 years and is a veteran of ' the U.S. Army Infantry Corps from /1 1935 to .1938. He was born in Wayli cross, Ga. and is a resident of Oceanway, Fla. Jurel L. Powell, 64, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of Detroit sailing as an AB. Brother Powell sailed for the Wyandotte Steamship Co. from 1952 to 1967 and for the Bob-Lo Steamship Co. from 1967 to 1976. He was born in Meyers, Ark. and is a resident of Miami. Charles B. Young, Jr., 64, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York sailing in the steward department. Brother Young was born in Massachu­ setts and is a resident of Galveston. Page 15 July,1976 i- J �SIU pensioner Albert E. Wasstrom, 68, died in Haugesund, Norway on May 1. Brother Wasstrom joined the Union in 1944 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. He sailed 49 years. Seafarer Wasstrom was born in Norway and was a natural­ ized C.S. citizen. He was a resident of Haugesund. Surviving are his father, Hugo, and a daughter, Mrs. Klara Torbjorsen, both of Haugesund. SIU pensioner Recertified Bosun, P WIIliam A. <<Uncle I I BUT Wallace, 63, died after open heart surgery in the Uni­ versity of Alabama Medical Center, Mo­ bile,on May 17. Bro­ ther Wallace joined the Union in 1949 in the port of Mobile. He sailed 39 years and was a graduate of the SIU Bosuns Recertication Program in Sept­ ember 1974. Seafarer Wallace was a veteran of the pre-World War II U.S. Navy. Bom in Gadsden, Ala., he was a resident of Mobile. Burial was in Pine Crest Cemetery, Mobile. Surviving are his widow, Rita and his son, William, Jr. SIU pensioner Andreas Vacontios, 72, passed away in Greece on May 1. Brother Vacontios joined the Union in the port of Houston in 1961 sailing as a fireman - watertender. He sailed 59 years and was a veteran of the U. S. Army in World War II. A native of Greece, he was a resident of Eort Lee, N. J. Seafarer Vacontios was a naturalized American citizen and was also a machinist. Surviving is a son, Antonios of Syros, Greece. i I .ft' k Richard S. Vanlandlngham, 50, died ^ of kidney infection in St. Luke's Hospital, Richmond, Va. on May 6. Brother Vanlandingham joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1967 sailing as a chief engineer for the Steuart Transportation Co., Piney Point, Md. from 1964 to 1976. He was bom in Virginia and was a resident of Reedville, Va. Burial was in Roseland Cemetary, Reedville. Surviving are his widow, Mary; a son, Fred; a daughter, Jenifer; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alva C. Vanlandingham, and a grandson, Fred Woodie. SIU pensioner ? Ernest C. Vitow, 65, • succumbed to pneu­ monia in the Apollo Nursing Home, Mo­ bile on Apr. 21. Bro1 ^ ther Vitow joined the - f Union in 1939 in MoMbile sailing as a fireman-watertender for 30 years. He was born in Glassboro, N.C. and was a resi­ dent of Mobile. Bunal was in Pine Crest Cemetery, Mobile. Surviving is his widow, Elizabeth. :- Page 16 Ik IBU pensioner Ralph W. Bocco, 75, passed away in the Oswego (N.Y.) Hos­ pital on May 27. Brother Bocco joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1960 sailing in the steward department and as an AB for the American Steamship Co. from 1961 to 1963. He sailed 47 years. A native of Oswego, he was a resident there. Sur­ viving are his widow, Mary, and a daughter, Mrs. Margaret Meglinao of Oswego. IBU pensioner Ralph A. Butts, 75, passed away in Grace Salvation Army Hos­ pital, Windsor, On­ tario, Canada on May 29. Brother Butts joined the Un­ ion in 1943 in the port of Detroit sailing as a firemanwatertender forthe Great Lakes Dredge Co. from 1957 to 1967 and for Dunbar & Sullivan in 1967. He was born in Canada and was a resident of River Rouge, Mich. Surviving are his sister, Mrs; Hilda Lahft of Sault Sainte Marie, Mich.; a nephew, Ross Butts of Tor­ onto, Canada; a niece, Mrs. Evelin Abby also of Toronto and a cousin, Mildred Gladies of Howard Lake, Ind. SIU pensioner Claud E* Denny, 68, succumbed to a heart attack in the Sharpstown General Hospi­ tal, Houston on Apr. 25. Brother Denny joined the Union in the port of Baltimore in 1955 sailing as an AB. He sailed 20 years. A native of Bluefield, W. Va., he was a resident of Houston. Burial was in Forest Park West Cemetery, Hous­ ton. Surviving are his widow, Beatrice; a son, Hershel, and his mother. Rose of Bluefield. Aaron B. Steven­ son, 60, died of em­ physema in the Re­ search Medical Cen­ ter, Kansas City, Mo. on Mar. 30. Brother Stevenson joined the SIU in the port of Wilmington in 1968 sailing as an oiler for 14 years. He was born in Versailles, Mo. and was a resi­ dent of Osawatomie, Kans. Burial was in Osawatomie Cemetery. Surviving are his widow, Georgia Leola and a son, Patrick. David C. Rich, 63, died on May 21. Bro­ ther Rich joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1968 sailing as a cook. He sailed 36 years and was a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. Born in Seattle, he was z resi­ dent of New York City. Surviving are his widow, Maud of Norfolk; his mother, Anna, and two sisters, Mrs. Neale Connolly of Newark, N.J. and Mrs. Lee Dioda of Mt. LakeTen, Wash. Thomas Williams, Jr. Ill, 31, drowned accidentally when he fell into the Missis­ sippi River near Destrehan, La. of! the SS Delta Sud (Delta Line) while working on May 1. Brother Williams joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1975 sailing as an OS. He sailed four years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army from 1963 to 1965. A native of New Orleans, he was a res­ ident of Gretna, La. Interment was in McDonoghville Cemetery, Gretna. Sur­ viving are his widow Vera; a son, Thomas; a daughter, Dana; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Williams, Sr.; a brother, Issac, and an aunt, Earline Johnson of Gretna. Gordon G. Price, 48, succumbed to a respiratory obstruc­ tion in the Baltimore USPHS Hospital on Apr. 28. Brother Price joined the SIU in the port of Balti­ more in 1970 sailing as a fireman-watertender. He.sailed 20 years and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. A native of Mt. Olive, N.C., he was a resident of Baltimore. Burial was in Evergreen Memorial Gar­ dens Cemetery, Finkburg, Md. Surviv­ ing are his widow, Edith; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Norwood Price of Ra­ leigh, N.C. and a brother, Dempsey of Owingsmills, Md. SIU pensioner Eugene E. Engelhardt, 68, died of heart failure in Slidell. La. on May 7. Brother Engelhardt joined the Union in 1944 in the port of Philadelphia sailing as a deck engineer and in the steward department for 32 years. He was born in New Orleans and was a resident-of Slidell. Burial was in Evergreen Ceme­ tery, Gulfport, Miss. Surviving are his sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Carl L. (Esther) Wallace of Gulfport. SIU pensioner Anthony B. Womwoll, 73, passed away on June 21. Brother Womwall joined the Union in the port of Buffalo in 1956 sailing' as a fireman - watertend­ er. He sailed 50 years. A native of Eng­ land, he was a naturlized U. S. citizen and was a resident of River Rouge, Mich. Leo A. Wolf, Jr., 52, died from a fall on the SS Del Sol (Delta Line) on June 5. Brother Wolf joined the SIU in the port of Mobile in 1956 sailing as a cook. He was born in Norfolk and was a resident of Mobile. Seafarer Wolf was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. Surviving is his vi-idpw, Flynn; a daughter, Lee Ann, and his mother, Mrs. Katherine McGoon of Norfolk. George A. Kiehm, 57, died on Apr. 27. Brother Riehm join­ ed the SIU in 1948 in the port of New York sailing as a chief steward. He sailed W 30 years. Seafarer T . Riehm was a veteran of the U. S. Army in World War II. A native of New Orieans, he was a resi­ dent there. Surviving are his widow, Grace and his mother, Mary, both of New Orleans. Sulev Pors, 50, died of a heart attack on Apr. 25. Brother Pors joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1969 sailing as a bosun. He sailed 14 years. Seafarer Pors was a graduate of the Piney Point Lifeboat Course. Born in Estonia, he was a resident of Yonkers, N.Y. Cremation was in Fresh Pond Crematory, Middle Village, N. Y. Surviving are his brother, Evald of the Bronx, N. Y. and a nephew, Leroy E. Pors of Yonkers. William Lennox, 62, died on May 30. Brother Lennox join­ ed the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1 959 sailing as a saloon bartender. He walked the picket line in the Robin Line strike of 1962 and in the 1961 Greater N.Y. Harbor beef. Seafarer Lennox was a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. Born in Providence, R.I., he was a resident of San Francisco. Surviv­ ing is his Father James of Providence. SIU pensioner Ahmed Ali Ahmed, 75, died of natural causes in Al Musalla, Yemen on May 29. Brother Ahmed join­ ed the Union in 1944 in the port of New Orleans sailing as a fireman-watertender. Seafarer Ahmed sailed 45 years. He was born in Al Ashsha, Yemen and was a resident of Sanaa, South Yemen. Surviving are his widow, Sakia Haila; three sons, Alawi Ahmed Adaher Ali of Sanaa, Ali Sad Yacen and Mohamhed Ahmed Kalaz, both of Brooklyn, N.Y., and two brothers, M. Nagi Elassrie of Brooklyn and Saad Saleh Mokbel of Maalla, Aden.Leo J. Kulakawski, 57, died aboard the SS Thomas Jeff­ erson (Waterman) on June 21. Brother Kulakawski joined joined the SIU in the port of New York'in 1951 sailing as a reefer engineer. He sailed 36years. Born in Jacksonville, Ohio, he was a resi­ dent of Trimble, Ohio. Surviving are his mother, Susana of Gloucester, Ohio and a brother, Joe Paul of Trimble. Jesse B. Trynor died on May 26. brother Trynor joined the SlU-affUiated IBU in 1973-in the portpf Norfolk sailing as a wiper for the Allied Towing Co. He was a resident of Chesapeake, Va. Seafarers Log �\/ John S. Metcalfe, Jr., 57, died of lung cancer in the Maritnez, (Calif.) Veter­ ans Administration Hospital on May 2. Brother Metcalfe, joined the SIU in the port of San Fran­ cisco in 1965 sailing as a chief electri­ cian. He sailed 40 years and for the Military Sealift Command in the Far East. Seafarer Metcalfe was a preworld War II and World War II vet­ eran of the U.S. Navy. He also attended the HLSS in Piney Point, Md. Bom in Denver, Colo., he was a resident of Walnut Creek, Calif. Internment was in Queen of Heavens Cemetery, Lafay­ ette, Calif. Surviving is his widow, Reba; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John S. Metcalfe, Sr. of Kansas, and a brother, Richard of Denver. James H. "John" Merk, 70, died on Jan. 11. Brother Merk joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1963 sail­ ing in the steward de­ partment. He sailed 21 years. Seaferer Mefk was born in Whitesburg, Ga. and was a resident of New Orleans. Surviving is his widow, Adel of Chat­ tanooga, Tenn. SIU pensioner Eugene L. Staric, 51, died on June 16. Brother Stark joined the Union in the port of New Orleans in 1955 sailing as a chief cook. He sailed 25 years, part of that time with the Sailors Union of the Paci­ fic (SUP). Seafarer Stark was also a veteran of the U. S. Army in World War II. A native of New Orleans, he was a resident of the port of Seattle. Surviving are his daughter, Barbara of New Orleans and his mother, Mrs. Esther S. Williams of Baker, Mont. Charles H. Ogeron, Sr., 49, died of Ar­ teriosclerosis on. Apr. 14. Brother Ogeron joined the IBU in Port Arthur in 1961 sailing as a deckhand for the D. M. Picton Towing Co., Sabine Towing Co., the G&H Towing Co., and the Grand Towing Co. He was a HLSS grad from fort Arthur. A native of Berwick, La., he • was a resident of Houston. Burial was in Berwick Memorial Cemetery. Sur­ viving are his widow, Wanda; a son, Charles of Houston, and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Ogeron. Ruben S. Somarriba, 43, died in Costa Rica on Jan. 30. Brother Somar­ riba joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1968 sailing as an AB. He sail­ ed 11 years. Seafarer Somarriba was an upgrader at Piney Point in 1969. Born in Nicaragua, he was a resident of New York City. Burial was in General Cemetery, San Jose, Costa Rica. Sur­ viving are his widow, Gertrudis; two sons, Ernesto and Francisco, all of New York City, and a brother, Brisa of San Jose. , , July, 1976 IBU pensioner David W. Rudolph, 68, succumbed to heart failure in the Baltimore USPHS Hospital on Apr. 30. Brother Rudolph joined the imion in the port of Baltimore in 1960 sailing as a bargeman and deck­ hand for the Baltimore & Ohio Rail­ road from 1936 to 1964. He was born in Cumberland, Md. and was a resident of Baltimore. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery, Baltimore. Surviving are his widow, Nellie; two sons, David and John, and two daughters, Elaine and Jacqueline. ! SIU pensioner Eugene C. Hoff­ mann, 60, died of a heart attack in the New Orleans USPHS Hospital on May 8. Brother Hoffmann joined the Union in the port of New York in 1955 sailing as a fireman-watertender. He sailed 35 years. Born in New Orleans, he was a resident of Meraux, La. Burial was in St. Joseph Cemetery No. 2, New Orleans. Surviving are his widow, Amelia; three sons, Manuel, John and Glenn; a stepson, Silvay; a step-daughter, Carol L. Diaz, and an uncle, Charles Welson of New Orleans. Henry J. Boron, 53, died on board the SS Columbia (Ogden Marine) on May 8. Brother Boron joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of New Orleans sailing as an electrician. He sailed 34 years and during the Vietnam War. Born in Pennsylvania, he was a resident of Avondale, La. Surviving are his widow, Grace and a sister, Cecelia of New Castle, Pa. SIU pensioner Matthew Bruno, 65, died on June 5. Bro­ ther Bruno joined the Union in 1941 in the port of Baltmore sailing as a bosun. He sailed 20 years. A native of Paterson, N.J. he was a resident there when he passed away. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Betty Certaro and Mrs. William Jones, both of Paterson. Noble H. Garriott, Sr., 49, died of a heart attack in the Houston Veterans Administration Hospital on May 24. Brother Garriott joined the SIU in Port Arthur in 1967 sailing as a deckhand, tankerman, captain and pilot for the Caribe Corp. and Slade Inc. in 1967, Interstate Oil Co. in 1972-1973,1975-6 and for the Sabine Towing Co. in 1974. He attended the Lundberg School in Piney Point, Md. in 1974 and was a veteran of the U. S. Army in World War II. Born in San Augustine County, Texas, he was a resident of Beaumont, Texas. Internment was in Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Beaumont. Surviving are his widow^ Clytie; two sons. Noble, Jr. and Pascal Dewayne; three daughters, Corbelia, Shirley and Cynthia, and his parents, Mr. and Mrs4 William Garriott. IBU pensioner James H. Perry, 69, died on May 31. Brother Perry joined the Union in the port of Sault Saint Marie, • Mich, in 1961 sailing as a dredgeman •JHIi^^flHfor the Great Lakes Dredge Co. from 1929 to 1972. He was bom in Barbeau, Mich, and was a resident of Sault Sainte Marie. Surviv­ ing are his widow, Helen; a brother. Nelson and a nephew, James of Lans­ ing, Mich. Vemon F. Baum, Sr., 55, died of a heart attack in the Norfolk USPHS Hospital on May 24. Brother Baum joined the iSIU-affiliated IBU in the port of Norfolk I in 1959 sailing as a deckhand for the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Co. from 1947 to 1976. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. Born in Portsmouth, Vs., he was a resident of Hampton, Va. Bur­ ial was in Greenlawn Cemetery, New­ port News, Va. Surviving are his widow, Louise; his mother, Sadie; his uncle, James R. Idle of Detroit, and his step­ father, B. W. Baum. Edward "Eddie" Sandherg, 55, died on Jan. 7. Brother Sandberg joined the SIU pensioner Charles F. Achoy, SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of Duluth in 80, died of lung dis­ ease in Mount Ver­ 1959 sailing as an OS for 16 years. Bom in non (N. Y.) Hospital Minnesota, he was a on May 29. Brother resident of Alexandria, Minn. Interment Achoy joined the Union in 1943 in the was in Christian Union Cemetery, Holmes City, Minn. Surviving is a sister, I port of New York Mrs. Melvin (Ann) Nicholas of Alex^^ sailing as a chief steward. He sailed 17 years and received an SIU Personal andria. Safety Award in 1960 for sailing aboard Alfred J. O'Con- an accident-free ship, the SS Chickasaw. nell, 46, died on Apr. Seafarer Achoy was also an accountant. 21. Brother O'Con- A native of Trinidad, the British West nell joined the SIU in Indies, he was a resident of Mount Ver­ the port of New York non. Internment was in Ferncliff Ceme­ in 1958 sailing as an tery, Mount Vernon. Surviving are his AB. He sailed 24 widow, Rita and his son, Christopher years. Seafarer O'- of the Bronx, N.Y. Connell was a U.S. IBU pensioner Anthony J. NowatArmy infantry veteran of post-World skl, 79, died of a heart ailment in the War II. Born in Boston, he was a resi­ De Barry (Fla.) Manor Hospital on dent there. Surviving is his widow, Shir­ Apr. 5. Brother Nowatski joined the ley, and his mother, Mary of Boston. union in the port of Philadelphia in 1960 sailing as a cook for the Curtis Bay Towing Co. from 1950 to 1966. SIU pensioner Edward A. Lane, 70, He sailed 19 years. A native of Atlan­ passed away on May 2. Brother Lane tic County, N. J., he was a resident of joined the Union in 1938 in the port of Deltona, Fla. Burial was in De Land Boston sailing as a fireman-water(Fla.) Memorial Gardens Cemetery. tender. He sailed 31 years. Born in Surviving are a brother, Joe of Keyser, Massachusetts, he was a resident of W. Va.; a sister, Mrs. Thomas MaronLakewood, Calif. Interpment was in ski, and a nephew, Tom, both of Phila­ Luyben Faraily Mortuary, Long Beach, delphia, and a niece, Florence Pedroni, Calif. Surviving is his widow, Mary. also of Philadelphia. SGHQUE Port New York .. Philadelphia ... Baltimore ...... Norfolk Jacksonville .... Detroit Houston New Orleans .... Mobile San Francisco ... Wilmington .... Seattle Piney Point San Juan Columbus Chicago Port Arthur .... Buffalo St. Louis Cleveland Jersey City Date Deep Sea IBU 5:00 p.m. Aug. 2 2:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Aug. 3 2:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Aug. 4 2:30p.m. 5:00 p.m. Aug. 5 9:30 a.m. Aug. 5 2:00 p.m. Aug. 6 2:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Aug. 9 — 5:00 p.m. Aug. 9 2:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Aug. 10 2:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Aug. 11 2:30 p.m. Aug. 12 2:30 p.m. Aug. 16 2:30p.m. Aug. 20 2:30 p.m. Aug. 14 10:30 a.m. ,... 10:30 a.m Aug. 5 2:30 p.m. Aug. 21 — 5:00 p.m. Aug. 10 — 5:00 p.m. Aug. 10 — 5:00 p.m. Aug. 11 — 5:00 p.m. Aug. 12 — 5:00 p.m. Aug. 12 — Aug. 9 ....... — 5:00 p.m. UIW ».». 7:00 p.m. >. •. 7:00 p.m. ,... 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. . 7:00 p.m. — 1:00 p.m. Page 17 ' -4' -.4 \ If 1 r ! i: �AT SEA Both Won SIU Scholarships Brother and Sister Find Rewarding Careers SS Delta Bros// The master of the SS Delta Brasil (Delta Line), Capt. James L. Cox, was met at the Medford, Ore. airport by the entire fourth grade class of the Grace Christian School last month. He is the pen pal of the adopted class writing to them for sev­ eral months under the "Adopt-a-Ship-Plan" sponsored by the Propellor Club of the United States. Capt. Cox decided to make the side trip to Medford on his way home to Seattle •on leave. At the airport he spent the afternoon answering the youngsters' innumer­ able questions about his travels on the high seas. SS Del Sol A lifeboat radio demonstration was held aboard the SS Del Sol (Delta Line) recently off the port of Libreville, Gabon. It was part of a routine fire and boat drill conducted by the ship s master, Capt. R. A. McDonald who showed the use of the lifeboat radio. Looking on were the following SIU members: Abs R. A. Christensen; J. T. Wolff; C. H. Ward; J. Sanders; S. Whitfield; H. Colar, and F. Kittchener; Recertified Bosun Reinus Lambert; OS D. Reeves; S. Wyre, and S. Rowe; Engine Utility W. Yudovishes; Messmen E. Lane; R. Sanderson; M. Armstead, and J. Robinson; Third Cook A. Alexander; Chief Steward A. R. Booth; Galley Utility R. Adams; Steward Utility C. Jones; Wipier A. Rehm; FOWT J. Tramontanic; Chief Electrician V. Brunell; Second Electrician R. Villagran, and Oiler L. Wright. SS Massachusetts Late last month the 265,000 dwt supertanker SS Massachusetts (International Ocean Transport) sailed from the port of.Dubai, Oman after temporary repairs were made to machinery damage from flooding in her engine room. SS John Penn On or about Aug. 1, the SS John Penn (Penn Tanker) will sail from a Gulf port with a 1,000-metric tons of wheat flour bound for a port in Sri Lanka. SS Ogden Champion Early this month, the tanker SS Ogden Champion (Ogden Marine) carried 35,000-tons of flour from the Gulf to a Russian port in the Black Sea. With the help of the SIU Scholarship Program, former tugboat deckhand and IBU member Arthur J. Schwarmann was able to send two of his children to fine colleges and see them launched on professional careers. Brother Schwarmann was a member of the former Railway Marine Division of the SlU-afliliated Inland Boatmen's Union. He worked for the Penn Central Raihoad from 1940 to 1974. His daughter, Linda Samuels, won the four-year award in 1965 and grad­ uated magna cum laude from Fairleigh Dickinson University in New Jersey in 1969. Upon graduation, she went to work for the New Jersey Bell Telephone Company as a service adviser, teaching customers to use their office switch­ board systems. "This first job was in the lower steps of management," Mrs. Samuels told the Log. "I would not have been hired with­ out a college degree. The SIU scholar­ ship set the pattern for my whole life. Also, the excellent public school system in Leonia, N.J., where we grew up, pre­ pared us for college careers." "At the time 1 was hired, the climate was building for giving women a chance," Mrs. Samuels explained. She was promoted up the line and today is a traffic manager at New Jersey Bell in charge of personnel and administration for 425 operators. "It's quite a chal­ lenge and I love it," she added. Mrs. Samuels also is active in the scouting movement. Attended Cornell SS Zapata Patriot Another tanker, the new SS Zapata Patriot (Zapata Bulk) in the middle of this month traveled with 32,000-tons of heavy grain to a Soviet Black Sea port from the Gulf. SS Mount Navigator Also in the middle of this month, the tanker SS Mount Navigator (Mount Ship­ ping) will sail from a U.S. North Pacific port to Pusan, Korea with'30,000-metric tons of bulk wheat. He's a Night Engineer Brother Schwarmann's son, won the SIU four-year scholarship in 1969. He attended Cornell University in Ithaca, N.Y., and graduated in 1973 as a po­ litical science major. Summer jobs as a housepainter, loans, and an additional Cornell scholarship helped him com­ plete his college course. Upon graduation he took time off to travel around the country and com­ pleted a semester of graduate school at Fairleigh Dickinson University. The job market was tight, but he managed to find work in a warehouse and as a rail­ road yard clerk. Roy Schwarmann In the fall of 1974 he took the Fed­ eral Service Entrance Examination for civil service jobs. After waiting a year, he was interviewed and hired by the Internal Revenue Service as a revenue officer. "Now I have something to look for­ ward to," declared Schwarmann, who is now married. "In the IRS, you can work your way up and it is interesting work as well. With so many other ap­ plicants, I doubt I would have gotten the interview without the excellent edu­ cation the SIU helped finance." One of his major duties is tracking down em­ ployers who don't turn over withhold­ ing tax funds to the Government. "It's really the employee's money, Schwar­ mann explained, "but you would be amazed how many employers do this." Commenting on the SIU scholarship fund, Brother Arthur Schwarmann said, "I can only speak highly of the whole deal considering the position I'm in. With two children in the family winning, it was a real burden off my back." "The Schwarmann's have three other sons. Two won scholarships to attend Rutgers University and now serve in the U.S. Air Force. The third, who is graduating high school this month, won a scholarship from Princeton Univer­ sity. Atcoholism is a major problem. One out of every 10 Americans who drink has a serious drinking problem. Alcoholism is a disease. It can he treated. .A 1967 HLSS grad, Night Engineer Sandy Seabrook of the SS Transindiana (Seatrain) pulls out a burner while watching the engine gauge on the ship in Weehawken, N.J. recently. Page 18 Seventy-one cents of every dollar spent in shipping on American-flag vessels remains in this country, making a very substantial contribution to the national balance of payments and to the nation's economy. Use U.S.-flag ships. It's good for the American maritime industry, the Ameri­ can shipper, and America. Seafarers Log m �jr Seafarer, 45, Receives HS Diploma at Lundeberg School Seafarer Heine Morales, from New York recently received his high school diploma through the General Educa­ tional Development (GED) program at the Lundeberg School in Piney Point, Md. Seafarer Morales, originally from Puerto Rico, dropped out of school in 1946 when he was 15 years old. He be­ came a Seafarer in 1970. Brother Morales learned of the School's GED program through the Seafarer Log. This was his first visit to the Lundeberg School and when asked why he decided to come to HLS to get his diploma, he said, "A diploma is very important in life and an opportunity is given here to obtain it." Very impressed with the school's GED program. Seafarer Morales noted, "the program has wonderful teachers. They have more patience and under­ standing and take more interest in the students' learning." Morales, who sails in the deck de­ partment, plans to come back to the Heine IVrorales Lundeberg School to upgrade his job skills because he says he is "still learn­ ing". Brother Morales added he would recommend the GED program at HLS to anyone who wants to further his edu­ cation. All SIU members are strongly urged to fill out the revised bene­ ficiary card yvhich went into effect in January of 1975. Hie beneficiary card contains important information which helps insure that you and your dependents receive aU the bene­ fits to which you are entitled. If you have not filled oht the revised beneficiary cards, please do so as soon as possible. Just ask the agent in your port for a card or write for one to: Sea­ farers Welfare and Pension Plan,^ 275 20th St., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11215. f^farers Plans Must Hate Member^ Latest Address Became of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (often referred to as the Pension Reform Act) it is extremely important that the latest correct address of each member be on file. If the Seafarers Plans have your latest address, you will be able to receive all the neces­ sary and vital material which is required to be sent to you under the new Law. It is also very important that the Plans be aware of your marital status. Therefore, you are strongly urged to fill in the form below and send it to: Claims Department, Seafarers Welfare and Pension Plans, 275 20th St., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11215,^ Seafarers Wdfaie and Fciudoii Flans -Fermanent Address Print ASHORE Last Name Ex-Seafarer Ralph G. Wilson, U.S. Navy (1943-63) retired machinist mate firstclass, writes about receiving the Seafarers LOG: ". . I immediately sat down and commenced reading the LOG as always is my custom. "In the center fold of the. April edition . ,. were pictures and an article about the Cable Ship Long Lines. Looking at the pictures and reading the article brought back to mind the two different times I was a crewmember of the Long Lines when we laid cables, the first from Florida to the Virgin Islands and the second from New Jersey to France. "I am a member of the Universal Ship Cancellation Society and collect (stamp) covers in reference to events pertaining to the Navy, Coast Guard and merchant marine. Events such as the laying of the keel, launching, commissioning, etc. I would like to correspond with: "1. AT&T to obtain a tentative schedule of the completion of the present cable lay and schedule of future cable lays. "2.1 would like to correspond with the master or the person who would apply the appropriate cachet to envelopes when the cable lay is completed ..." Pari of Duluth, Minn. Recent SIU retiree Elaine F. Otis says to the membership: "I'm very happy to receive my pension but on the other hand a little unhappy on leaving the active life of a seaman. "There are many thing I'm going to miss and particularly my fellow members of the SIU." New Orleans Delta Line is considering building a feeder fleet for several of its LASH opera­ tions due to the rapidly changing cargo trends out of the Gulf. The company is also considering the construction of new ships for heavy lift or out-size cargoes. The line's head, Capt. J. W. Clark, cites a diversification trend from argicuJture to manufacturing in the region which the company serves, the Mississippi Valley. He credits the manufacturers who located near the river for its low export cost and Delta's LASH door-to-door service to the world for the region's prosperity. Outbound the line's ships carry autos and parts, telescopes, telephone equip­ ment, citronella oil, flaked gum lac, road building machinery, gingerale, petro­ latum, bulgur wheat, musical instruments and believe it or not, wastepaper. Inbound they carried high tensile reverse twist barbed wire, industrial gloves, pressurizer for a steam generator of a nuclear plant, canned meat, lumber, Argen­ tine honey, lactic casein, Paraguayan white sugar, brake linings and soluable coffee. First Name Puerto Rico has long been known as one of the U.S.'s best export customers, and last year the island republic bought $3-billion worth of America's goods. The SlU-contracted Puerto Rico Marine Management, Inc. (PRMMI) which is the private operator of the 20-month-old government's cargo line, Navieras de Puerto Rico (Puerto Rico Maritime Shipping Authority), sees clear sailing ahead in long range plans it has to buy new ships for their fleet. The line hopes to be able to start spending around $500-million in the next 10-15 years in order to refurbish. In the last six months the line, which has 10 weekly southbound sailings from six East Coast and Gulf ports, saved $200,000 in fuel costs. Between February and April 1976,90 percent of their cargo moved from the docks here to Mayaguez and Ponce on the first day of unloading, nine percent moved on the second day and only one percent on the third day. By next October, the line expects to save $42.5-million because of increased efficiency. Middle Initial Date of Birdi • . »> •• • • •«• • Mo 7-Day / Year''r:- Fermanent Address .. Print . Last Name ^ • Number and Street Middle Initial'' First Name iCity State Zip Code ant.*. Mo' / Day. - / . Year; ., July, 1976 •.V-v i V' f ^»... «...... fi^rst Year of SIU, IBU Employment ........,.. Spouse's Name Print Tiif San Juan vNumber and Streej I San Juan Committee Soc. Sec. #. • SIU • IBU check one Print " Long Key, Fla. Fill Out Revised Beneficiary Cards - -.wf* , SIU Patrolman Teddy Babkowski (seated left) looks over dues book of Chief Steward Angel Maldonado, secretary-reporter of the SS San Juan (standing left) as SIU Representative George Ripol (seated right) unsnarls a problem at a payoff at Port Elizabeth, N.J. on June 14. Other members of the Ship's Committee and crew are; (r. to I.) Recertified Bosun William "Billy" Mitchell, ship's chairman; AB Doug Hammock, deck delegate; OS Hector Rosado; Chief Electrician L. Petrick, educational director, and Engine Delegate Tom Galka. Page 19 �fr N/ \ s Draw 6 mtUibn Ir#'-'. 1'; Fill t . •1,- . .;i-':•?• .•5|:. .<i.fr:f||i.. _ =•51 tw? -V'-- •• • . •'. •••'•-• - '-••• MM • ,'i • • ' •;.-• •^*''.<^vf!^,^;;..>„ii!. 1 Jif'r i ;• ;,;S;. -r:XX- a;g??4 >„, 1 9«;s| as^ 'W r"'/ •:\#; gftJ if" #4: ''¥P" sSKS 'fc :S •S:: %y pm Wi i I Pi : 4 -fe »a; The three-masted Portugese bark Sagres II carries the Maltese Cross on her main and foresails. Over 290 feet long, the 38-year old ship carries a crew of 10 officers and 143 seamen. Dressing ship fore and aft, Russian naval cadets sail the four-masted bark Kruzenshtem—the largest ship in the Fourth of July flotilla—up the Hudson River. The 378-foot Soviet ship was built in 1921 and served as a Cape Homer until 1939. Xi'v i• Cti f! I '/ 4' 'iP.^P'PfPpP'p ^ r f* / , • ii . C V PP •'•'Jl , if ' r fv; ?;• ym- '".r:' ;t:! i ^ »^v.-> fe 3^2 a,^c.- •./1 With a figurehead of the mustachioed Romanian naval hero Prince Mircea on her iiui bow, LF^W| the IIlo three-masted 1111 wC7*iiiddicvj bark L/dif\ Mircea fV7//oc#ci carries 107 naval cadets plus officers and crew. J' - . . • •—^ „ V - ,1, 4.f. „ „ ' < -- , - J.. . jf.J t Sight-seers crowd the gangway of the N/ppon Maru as they try to board the 319-foot four-masted luui"iiidbitjci Ud^dridSd Japanese bark. Udrix* Hundreds riunur6ub ui of iriuuSdnQS thousands OT of people p6opid turned iurn"u out oui to xo view the ui" the moored tall ships after Operation Sail, backing up traffic and standing in line for The Tovarisch, a three-masted bark, was built in Hamburg in 1933, sunk in World War II and then salvaged by the hours waiting to board the impressive sailing ships. USSR. The Soviet training ship is 243 feet long and carries 280 sailors. •vr.i .-I t i^ * n'f U' 'i.i . Gp fn^ Cariee^ Hook to Coerities Slip, and from Whitehall, noHkw^d. Wheu do you see?—Posted like silent setttlnels aliaroimd the town, stand thpusatids upon thousands of mortal mm pted in ocean reveries. Some leamng against the spiles; some seated upon the pier-heads; some looking over the pdwarks Of . . , here come more crowds, pacing straight for the rvoet^fand seemingly bomd for a dive. Strange! No will content them but the extremest limit of the land; loitering under the shady lee of yonder ware^mes will not sitffice. No, They must gel just as nigh the water as they ppssihiy can without falling in. And there they simd---mdies of them^eagues p^ xT^ll me, does the magnetic virtue of thpneedles of the cph^ ihme ships attract them?... There is thasgo inM. Let tl^^t^ of men be plunged in ihis deepest revefieS'T^and that man on his legs, set his 1eaa-goms,andhewmintalUbiyl,adym^^ ' : IJ Si 'i, It | | ! I | wUh llgHily LST§ oioier Vlrs, fen^ and excar^n llst^ Staplefon Anchorage launch loaded with reporters, rowboats hugging the shoreUiie, jficeboafs^^ adding to the exdtenient with red, whiU! and hlna ymter into die —— : air from thefr nozzles, > and whid, add eyee <n|® Walse. of watertiorne craft Anny hdicopters bimed Imck and forth at low altitmics widiir iiiurti prfrnte plaaeS^^^s^^ in widi irimfofganhers r?^ - ... « . '•y \y • ,«- . ' ' •f- * k-lif g!:.^ •'Si!- f'lP 4:\ ^ ||frw«s true wte MelviUe wrote "^hy Oick^ In the 1850*s and ifs still 'tone today—the ocean and her sh^ have always kindled a sense of magic : «. WHKVW «W.«. IM•' F ri' ^ RI MXBU 110^^4 t ladcen and the Wert Side,came to the water to ccdefoiafe our America's 206di year of mde|^deimi^--%e one that fir^ so many dreams '^dOth'hirtiiday,; . and aroused the host insdncts of jpeoplo-^rtitered aronhd die watrt' dnd die Along snme 20 miles of New Yoilc Hathor and die mouth of the Hudson . ai, part Stt the coimtrys rise j\ y;•••" Pp\ Vhuti^J^ ^sunSnrt'on;tiKfr ,5^ •ii>dIO!iiii^.j^'Yi:;nthm':;tedshi^ i' • l^'f; ii< ; Sois l-f'-h^- »» its Shores were The beautiful Argentinian frigate LIbertad is one of the largest and fastest sailing ships in the world, holding the trans-Atlantic crossing record for a tall ship. Over 300 feet long, the fuli-rigged three-masted frigate carries armaments which are used for gunnery practice by her 392-man crew. ««»•«« iJTum cnimncK^monp^ in a. 2©-mlte:c«^^^ from the't^rmA%,-throi!gA Hndwn Kiv^ fri the Gcortie- Washington- BridaCKSII*i^^ i l^te As Ihe sfe mll^^ In-ths'joyArtdesdfement pf a vefy specM bicen^ Jiindon id ou» heritap aad our nniquc lAiads' wrt« joined together ^ ;• The lure of the tall ships attracted young and old as people turned out by the hundreds of thousands to greet the ships of this unusual fleet at their berths on Manhattan's West Side. Page 20 Page 21 i^ri 1^ i • -V 1' L.' >'.-J . .f .- p.rvWr'^»W®®?=0^*" rbpjf :.. i m �EUZABETHPORT (Sea-Land Serv­ ice), May 16—:Chairman, Recertified Bosun V. T. Nielsen; Secretary George W. Gibbons; Educational Director David Able. $117 in ship's fund. $20 in movie fund. No disputed OT. A fire and boat drill with the Coast Guard will take place in the port of Elizabeth, N.J. Chairman discussed the importance of donating to SPAD. Next port, Algeciras. ROBERT TOOMBS (Waterman Steamship), May 30—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun Carl Thompson; Secre­ tary J. D. Reyes; Educational Director Theodo Nacmal; Deck Delegate Jack Gomez; Engine Delegate C. E. Bethard; Steward Delegate Peter V. Hammel. No disputed OT. Brother John Dunn died at 0100 on May 18,1976 and was buried at sea on May 20, 1976 at 1500 hours. HOUSTON (Sea-Land Service), May 2—Chairman, Recertified Bostm C. James; Secretary A. Seda. $4.62 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in en­ gine department. Some conmiimications were received and given to the crewmembers to read. Chairman dis­ cussed the importance of donating to SPAD. If any repairs are needed they should be reported to each department delegate. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port, Houston. TRANSCOLORADO (Hudson Wa­ terways), May 23—Chairman, Recerti­ fied Bosun T. A. Tolentino; Secretary J. Pitetta; Educational Director J. S. Peterson; Deck Delegate Wm. F. Doran; Steward Delegate John Shaw. $7 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in engine department. Chairman discussed with the crew articles of interest from the Seafarers Log. Also discussed the importance of donating to SPAD. A letter was received from the Mer­ chant Marine library for contributions amounting to.$101. Observed one minunte of silence in memory of our de­ parted toothers. DEL ORO (Delta Steamship Lines), May 23—Chairman, Recertified Bosun C. Jordan; Secretary Paul L. Hunt; Ed­ ucational Director Reuben Villagran. $215.15 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Report to Seafarers Log: "First time back to Brazil for a long time for some of us. There was a delay in Belem so a very good time was had by all. (Just like old times.)" Next port. New Orleans. LYMAN HALL (Waterman Steam­ ship), May 30—Chairman, Recertified SEA-LAND MARKET (Sea-Land Bosun John W. Altstatt; Secretary J. D. Wilson; Educational Director Stephen Service), May 9—Chairman, Recerti­ Divane. $10 in ship's fund. No disputed fied Bosun W. Byrnes; Secretary T. Wil­ OT. Chairman held a discussion on the liams. No disputed OT. Chairman held importance of donating to 2:*AD. Next a discussion on the galley vent system as this is a very dangerous condition. port, Chittagong. Also noted that skid pads should be BORINQUEN (Puerto Rico Marine put in tunnel and on decks. A vote of Mgt.), May 2—Chairman, Recertified thanks to the steward department for Bosun Calixto L. Gonzales; Secretary a job well done. Observed one minute J. A. Fernandez; Educational Director of silence in memory of our departed B. Waddell; Engine Delegate John brothers. O'Neill. No disputed OT. Chairman re­ ported on the Alcoholic Rehabilitation JACKSONVILLE (Sea-Land Serv­ progress at Piney Point and urged every­ ice), May 16—Chairman, Recertified one to read the Seafarers Log to be Bosun L. J. Pate; Secretary Bob L. more informed about retirement and Scarborough; Educational Director pension plans and other Union pro­ James E. Roberts; Deck Delegate grams. Discussed the importance of do­ Charles Wysacki; Engine Delegate J. nating to SPAD. A vote of thanks to the Roberts. Some disputed OT in steward steward department for a job well done department. Chairman requests that and the steward department gave a vote whoever is taking life jackets out of of thanks to the engine and deck de­ the box should leave them where they partments for their cooperation. The belong. Also discussed was the gang­ bosun's cooperation with the crew and way on this ship which is not safe and the master have been great. Next port, the matter should be taken up at the Elizabeth. next safety meeting. TRANSINDIANA (Hudson Water­ ways), May 30—Chairman, Recertified Bosun H. B. Walters; Secretary W. J. Fitch; Educational Director J. Shuler. $25.17 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. The digests on surgical benefits, pen­ sions, etc. have been received and a copy will be given to each delegate. Chairman gave a vote of thanks to the Seafarers Log for keeping all members posted on all Union matters. Next port, San Juan. Page 22 SEATTLE (Sea-Land Service), May 2—Chairman, Recertified Bosun F. Teti; Secretary S. Piatak; Educational Director A. Quinn; Steward Delegate A. Romero. Some disputed OT in deck department. A discussion was held on the importance of donating to SPAD and on the safety practices aboard ship. A vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our de­ parted brothers. JAMES (Ogden Marine), May 9— BEAVER STATE (Westchester Ma­ rine), May 2—Chairman, Recertified Chairman, Recertified Bosun Durell Bosun B. Mignano; Secretary W. Bat­ McCorvey; Secretary Mario Canalejo, tle; Educational Director M. Wilhelm; Sr.; Educational Director H. W. Hall; Deck Delegate B. R. Scott; Engine Deck Delegate Frank White; En^ne Delegate R. C. Salley; Steward Delegate Delegate H. Smith. No disputed OT. A J. W. Murphy. No disputed OT. Chair­ few repairs have to be made on the crew man welcomed aboard the Piney Point quarters which will be taken care of graduates and the crew on the newest when we arrive in San Francisco. Ob­ SIU ship. Requested the crew to co­ served one minute of silence in memory operate in helping the new members in of our departed brothers. jobs. Bosun reminded the crew that OGDEN WILLAMETTE (Ogden when mailing Union forms their Social Marine), May 30—Chairman, Recerti­ Security number must be correct. Also, fied Bosun R. D. Schwarz; Secretary that the men should get lifeboat and R. M. Kennedy; Educational Director firefighting tickets. A vote of thanks to T. Jones; Deck Delegate Carlos Spina; the steward department for a job well Steward Delegate John A. Denais. No done. disputed OT. Chairman held a discus­ sion on Joint & Survivor benefits, the SEA-LAND TRADE (Sea-Land Jones Act and the closing of the Virgin Services), May 23—Chairman, Recerti­ Islands Loophole. Suggested that all fied Bosun Verner Poulsen; Secretary should read the Seafarers Log to keep C. E. Bell; Educational Director Robert up on these matters. Bensen; Deck Delegate Carl Hargroves; INGER (Reynolds Metals), May 3 Engine Delegate D. L. Coy. $150 in movie fund. No disputed OT. The en­ — Chairman, Recertified Bosun C. tire steward department wishes to thank D'Amico, Jr.; Secretary Duke Hall; the members of the deck department Educational Director R. D. Holmes; who are leaving in Seattle for the co­ Steward Delegate Richart^ J. Sherman. operation they have received for the $69.11 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. past eleven months. Report to the Sea­ Chairman suggested that all crewmem­ farers Log: "Bosun Verner Poulsen and bers read the Seafarers Log to k^p up several members of the deck gang will on Union news. Held a discussion on leave the S/L 7 Sea-Land Trade for a the importance of donating to SPAD. well deserved vacation and I can hon­ Observed one minute of silence in mem­ estly say it has been a pleasure sailing ory of our departed brothers. with men of this calib«r." Next port Seattle. Official ship's minutes were also received from the following vessels: VANTAGE DEFENDER (National CANTIGI^Y Transport), May 16—Chairman, Re­ MONTICELLO VICTORY certified Bosun K. Amat; Secretary VANTAGE HORIZON L. Santa Ana; Educational Director MOBILE N. Trahan; Deck Delegate C. Bramble; ER1CK.HOLZER Engine Delegate F. Rivera; Steward NECHES i Delegate M. Smith. No disputed OT. SEA-LAND MAR^ A Chairman suggested that everyone MOHAWK should read the Seafarers Log to be SAN JUAN' aware of what is going on in our Union SEA-LAIW GALLOWAY t V and that alL members should take ad­ POTOMAC vantage of the opportunity to upgrade OVERSEAS TRAVELER : themselves at Piney Point. Discussed BALTIMORE the importance of donating to SPAD. \ SEA-LAND VENTURE • A vote of thanks was given to the whole TRANSCOLUMBIA crew for the cooperation they gave to TAMAHA GUILPEN . all three departments. A vote of thanks : BOSTON \ to the steward department for a job CCIBO^ well done.. Observed one minute of PC^RO silence in memory of our departed OVERSEAS NATALIE r : ^ brothers. ARTHUR MIDDLETON GALVESTON % SEA-LAND PRODUCER (Sea. PANAMA • . • Land Service), May 23—Chairman, A MAyAGUEZ 1 Recertified Bosun M. B. Woods; Secr&> DELTA ARGENTINA tary Harvey M. Lee; Educational Di-, lEAiLAND ECONOMY ? A rector V. A. Cover; Deck Delegate V , " r CHARLESTON - • R. Dougherty; Engine Delegate J. Ruiz. • COLUMBIA •. $45 in ship's fund. $30 in movie fund. ALLEGIANCE No disputed OT. Under good and wel­ EAGLE VOYAGER ? \ fare it was noted: "Everyone should LONG BEACH > v remember the highly flammable cargo SEA-LAND COMMERCE " this ship carries every voyage and there OVERSEAS JOYCE is to be no smoking on d^ck. at any­ SEA-LAfjiD RESOURCE ^ time due to leakage of tafiks." A vote LQS ANGELES i of thanks to the steward department for StONEWALL JACKSON a job well done. Observed one minute UAROLINA V. of silence in memory of our departed . BALTIMORE brothers. Next port. Port Everglades. MOHAWK • . TRANSEASTERN DELTA BRASIL (Delta Steanaship), PORTMAR May 30—Chairman, Recertified Bosun GUAYAMA Louis Guadamud; Secretary B. GuarST. LOUIS . ino; Educational Director Hugh Wells; SEA-LAND MCLEAN Engine Delegate Juan Cruz, i $95 in THOMAS JEFFERSON ship's fund. $1,038 in movie fund. Some MERRIMAC disputed OT in the engine and steward EAGLE TRAVELER ' departments. Chairman would like to SEA-LAND EXCHANGE "ii thank everyone for the cooperation that SEA-LAND CONSUMER was extended during this trip. A vote of DELTA BRASIL , thanks to the steward department for a ^•PANAMA':. • job well done. Observed one minute of NATHANIEL THREENE Sfilence in memory of our departed ULTRASEA brothers. --.I? Seafarers Log �Battle Goes On to Keep U5PH5 Hospitals Open You would think the Department I of Health, Education and Welfare could keep itself busy during this re1 cession dealing constructively with the massive cuts in health, education and welfare benefits across the natioii Instead, these bureaucrats waste their own time and the time of Congress, the SIU, and other unions with a series of schemes for closing down the U.S. Public Health Service Hospitals. No sooner does the SIU, and others who are concerned with the health and safety of merchant seamen, win one battle to keep the hospitals open, then HEW opens the attack on an­ other front. The Administration's latest tactic is to cut out funds for the hospitals. HEW, in its latest budget request for Fiscal Year 1977, asked for only $90 million to cover health care for PHS primary beneficiaries only, which includes merchant seamen. Coast Guard personnel, retired military personnel, and a few other categories of government employees. Under HEW's plan, the $90 million would be paid to private hospitals or Vet­ eran's Hospitals in port cities, to pro­ vide "contract care" to merchant seamen and other USPHS benefici­ aries. The USPHS hospital system itself would be phased out. The SIU opposes the concept of "contract care". First of all, anyone who has waited several weeks for a clinic appointment in a private or VA hospital, can imagine what this would mean to a seafarer who has only a few days shore leave and needs to be in top condition before he ships out. Long waiting lists for surgery in non-USPHS hospitals will mean extra weeks and months of lost work days for the men. In contrast, the USPHS hospitals and their dedicated staffs are geared to the needs of seafarers. On the whole, the men are pleased with the speed and quality of care they receive there. One complaint is that there are long waits for dental care, which is a direct result of the cut-backs HEW has already managed to put through. Second, during a time of escalating medical costs, health care treatment in the PHS hospital system costs up­ ward of a third less than the same care would cost on a contract basis with local health care facilities. Thus, the HEW plan would actually waste money. Third, the SIU estimates that $129 million would keep the eight fine hos­ pitals and 26 clinics operating at the January 1973 level. Since the hos­ pitals perform needed research, provide emergency care for local communities and serve as a training ground for students of all medical occupations, nothing is saved by closing them down. This past spring, in its effort to eliminate the hospitals, HEW at­ tempted to enlist the support of com­ munities where the facilities are lo­ cated. This effort, which was opposed by the SIU, failed dismally. In every case, local health planning agencies decided that the federal government should continue the PHS hospital program. Yet the Administration re­ fused to accept defeat and tried to write the hospitals out of the 1977 budget. However, the hospitals cannot be closed without a mandate from Con­ gress. To date, it seems that Congress is more sensitive to the needs of mer­ chant seamen than the Administra­ tion. In June, Rep. John Murphy (D-NY), of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee held hearings on the status of the PHS hospitals. These hearings demon­ strated to the Administration that Congress has no intention of lessen­ ing its commitment to the Public Health Service System. Appropria­ tions committees in both houses are discussing restoring the budget for the hospitals to a full operating level. Public hospitals for merchant sea­ men date back to colonial times, when the government recognized what a vital service a merchant marine performed. In fact, the early American federal hospitals for sea­ faring men, established in 1798, where the forerunners of today's pub­ lic health service system. We applaud the efforts of these legislators who are honoring a tradi­ tion that dates back more than 200 years. And we will continue to oppose all efforts to close down the system of "safe harbor" hospitals. C»ARLCS W UORGATt LETTERS TO THE EDITOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION % As a retiree with a continuing health problem and sustaining interest in the SIU's progress, I would like to stress the urgency for full support of SPAD, the Union's outlet for political activity that is supported by the voluntary contribu­ tions of the membership. We are all aware of the legislative gains made through SPAD since its incep­ tion, and of the necessity for a continuing effort to combat the big money interests that would reduce the American merchant marine to an ineffective non-competitive industry. The actions of these groups affects each and every one of us personally. I am reminded of this by the latest threats to close the USPHS hospitals, along with the first-hand experience of a recent emergency case in a local hospital under medicare. I needed treatment calling for special therapy which the hospital could not provide. But since I had maintained my eligibility for USPHS care, I was transferred to the Staten Island USPHS hospital where the physio-therapy set-up is the finest in the country. After a few weeks of this care, I was back on my feet and able to return home. If closed, the USPHS system would be sorely missed by all seamen. It was through the efforts of SPAD they have remained open. We must continue to^ support SPAD because it would be a sad commentary to note that if they are * closed down, it was through lack of support by American seamen. Official Publication of the Seafarers International Union of North America, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and .Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO Ii: I. Pensioner Ups SP AD Jo'y. 1976 A I ii'. i K Fraternally, Art Lomas Bronxville, N.Y. 10708 Vol. 38, No. 7 Executive Board Paul Hall President Frank Drozak Joe DiGiorgio Cal Tanner Executive Vice President Secretary-T reasurer Vice-President Earl Shepard Lindsey Williams Paul Drozak Vice-President Vice-President Vice-President SEAFAHBIBI^IAW Marietta Homayonpour 389 Editor-in-Chief James Gannon Managing Editor Ruth Shereff Ray Bourdius Jim Mele Assistant Editor Assistant Editor Assistant Editor Frank Cianciotti Dennis Lundy Chief Photographer Associate Photographer Marie Kosciusko George J. Vana Administrative Assistant Production/Art Director Published monthly by .>eafarers International Union. Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. Tel. 499-6600. Second class postage paid at Brooklyn, N.Y. Kind Expression of Sympathy On behalf of the family of Seafarer George Mike's recently deceased brother, Edward, we wish to sincerly thank the officers and crew of the S.S. Monticello Victory for their kind expression of sympathy. The beautiful wreath of flowers as well as their generous contribution to Edward's memorial at St. George's Church of Albany, N.Y., were greatly appreciated. Their thoughtfulness will long be remembered by all the Mike ' ,• : p ' ^ t.; Gralefully, Mrs. Zina M. Mike Delmar, N.Y. f SECURITY'IN Page 23 July, 1976 ^ : -.1 �• 4» Unclaimed Delta Wages ''I Below is a list of unclaimed wages due unlicensed seamen from Delta Steamship Lines as of May 29, 1976. Wages may be claimed in person at Detla Lines, Napoleon Ave. Office, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. or by letter addressed to Port Purser, Delta Stemship Lines, Inc. P.O. Box 50250, New Orleans, La. 70150. According to Delta Lines, no un­ claimed wages will be paid unless the social security number is furnished with the request. AMOUNT SEAMAN NAME Adaire, James Adams, J. J Amat, Ralph C Armstrong, Paul C Aumiller, Robert J Ayers, CecU F Bacon, William Bagley, Edgar S Baker, Robert T. Ballard, Herbert BalU, Albert R Barkins, Charles M Barton, Marlow Clinton 6.00 12.75 4.00 16.00 4.00 3.74 29.66 16.00 1.60 15.00 1.00 1.00 146.00 Bell, James E Bendeck, Roberto 1 Benedict, Anthony Bennett, John P Bettineui, Louis R Billot, Joseph F., Jr. Bivens, Edgar Blair, James P Blair, Kenneth Blair, Kenneth E. Boles, Richard J BoUing, WiUiam O. BolUng, WilUam 0 Bonner, Thomas, Jr. Brock, Roy R Brown, Robert D Bryant, George H., Jr. Buggs, James Burch, George A. Burmeister, David B Bums, Chesley E. Campbell, Arthur Cardona, Reinaldo Cepeda, Cayo C Chavers, Frank W Cherry, John T. Christensen, Robert A Christian, Calvin R Clevenger, Lyie Collins, David Cook, Tommie Cook, Tommie 3.71 2.00 12.00 18.00 40 25.00 5.00 20.00 7.00 47.00 5.00 16.00 90.00 7.00 8.00 6.00 11.30 3.71 7.00 8.00 10.54 8.00 4.00 . 2.00 26.00 14.00 24.00 5.00 15.00 4.00 4.00 9.89 2 Get Galley Endorsements Seafarers Joe Nathan, left, and Leonard M. Leioner, right, display steward department endorsements they received through the Lundeberg School's up­ grading program for that department. Nathan got his cook and baker endorse­ ment while Leioner upgraded to chief cook. Center Is Laymen Tucker, course instructor. Personals William Andersson Paul Francis Gordon Jack Otte asks that you contact him at 4700 Ocean Beach Blvd., Fla, 32931, or call him at (305) 784-2648. Your son Robert Paul Gordon re­ quests that you contact him at 1080 68th St., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11219, or call him at (212) 238-4136. Carroll Bennet "Mike" Morris Your daughter Elizabeth asks that you call her at (609) 848-9511. Lewis Walker, Jr. Jimmy Berracossi S. Mohssin asks that you contact him at P.O. Box 1319, Modesto, Calif. 95353. Ron Smith asks that you contact him at 4815 Osgood St., Bronx, N.Y. A. H. Schwartz Patrick O'Neal Please contact the editor of the Sea­ farers Log at (212) 499-6600, Ext. 242. Carroll Wilson requests that you con­ tact him as soon as possible at 11417 Bowles Ave., Garden Grove, Calif., or call him at (714) 539-4481. Politics Is Porkchops Donate to SPAD Craig, WllUam H 2.00 Crawford, Donald A 34.00 Crosco, Gulesppe V 8.00 Croto, Robert E. ...» 1*00 Crow, Paul R 33.00 Czerwinski, Josef A 166.10 Czerwlnskl, Josef A 34.44 Da Silva, Pedro 8.00 Davis, George W. 5.00 Deal, Wilson H. 2.00 Deangelo, Earl J 7.00 Dedomenkls, Francesco 23.00 Dial, James C. 9.00 Diggs, Michael H 16.00 Dowd, Oren H 7.00 Dufore, Jimniie J 6.00 Dunn, Walter 14.00 Durham, Garth G 24.72 Ellis, Perry D 10.00 Essberg, Gilbert 8.00 Esteve, George L 5.00 Fabre, Alfred J., Jr 9.00 Fisher, Eddie 2.00 Flanagan, Eugene F 8.00 Fredericlu, Ronald A 19.00 Fmge, Wilhert 3.71 Gallant, Joseph R 58.00 Gallier, Melvin 7.00 Garcia, Nathaniel R 7.00 Geisler, Charles 29.66 Geiyais, Jack E. 3.00 Gervais, Jack E. 78 Gierczic, George C 9.89 Gomez, Raymundo, Jr. 7.00 Gonzalez, Carlos J 9.89 Gonzalez, James 5.00 Gonzalez, Orlando 32.75 Gonzalez, William 4.00 Grantham, Eugene T. 5.00 Gray, Alan B. 9.89 Gray, Earl H 3.71 Gribbon, Lamar 4.00 Gross, Joseph S 12.66 Guerrero, Gustavo P. 4.69 Hancock, Clarence A 15.00 Havens, Milton 6.00 Hayden, Eugene V 8.00 Hehert, Charles W. 143.00 Hermansen, Karl 3.00 Herrmnnn, M 4.00 Higgius, James 19.77 Hildahrant, Walter J 3.00 Holbrook, WendeU 7.00 HoUings, Claude, Jr.' 7.41 Hontiveros, Felepe A 2.00 Huhhell, Brian D 3.00 Johnsen, Charles 30.00 Johnson,, Christi N 12.79 Johnson, Herbert 7.00 Johiijson, Robert W. 3.00 Johnston, Vernon M 12.00 Jones, Willie J. 4.00 Jordan, Russell H 33.00 Kaiser, William P 38.00 Keasley, Clarence, Jr. 9.00 Kelley, R. B. 31.00 Kirkwood, Robert M. ..... . 13.00 Kittchener, Frankie R . 25.00 Kittchner, Frankie R 5.00 Knotts, B. C., Jr. 58.00 Korneliusen, Kristian 5.00 La Soya, Eligio 8.00 Laileur, George 21.00 Laguaite, Russell F 20.52 Landry, Kirk 13.00 Latorre, Francisco P 20.00 Lee, Archie B. ^4.00 Lewis, Earl G 2.00 Lewis, J. D 12.75 Ligon, Edwood 9.89 Lipscomb, Thomas B 12.75 Lizano, George 15.40 Lizano, George 9.00 Lyons, Robert J 9.00 MacGregor, William A 33.00 Madurei, Jose 91.38 Maher, John 13.00 Maldonado, Rafael R. 7.00 Mallini, Michael 1 2.00 Mallini, Michael I. 7.00 Marion, Robert P. 3.00 Martin, Edwin D., Jr. '.... 29.66 Martinez, Guillermo 21.00 Marzett, Grant 23.00 Mata, Jose .- 13.00 Mayheld, Dennis J. 28.00 McDonald, John C 15.00 .McGahagin, Calvin 9.00 McGinnis, Arthur J. 36.23 McNatt, Robert E. 17.00 Mesen, Fernando T. 17.85 Michaels, Donald D., Jr. 8.00 Miranda, Hilario /. 16.42 • Page 24 Missimer, Delmar B Missimer, Delmar B Missimer, Delmar B Mouton, Joseph Murrell, William T. Nelson, Kenneth D O'Neal, Donald Osorio, Joseph A Parsons, Robert Patterson, Harris, Jr. Peavoy, Fioyd H Peavoy, Floyd H Pennino, Anthony Perdi, Esper Perdi, Esper Pickle, Cloudle Pierce, Grafton J Placey, Victor F Pollamen, Veikko Pradat, Tliomas A Pursell, James K Rankin, Aubrey A. Rankin, Aubrey A Reynolds, James H Rivera, Juan V Roberts, Oliver A Roche, William Rowe, Stanley I Saenz, Jesse Samuels, John E. Sanders, Union Bl Sanderson, Richard B Schielder, Edward J Schrade, Melvin Schrado, Melvin Scott, John M Shaw, Lucien Simoneaux, M. H., Jr. Singletaiy, Murphy Sinush, Edward P Slaughter, GUbert Smith, Clyde C Smith, Gregory M Soinet, Edmund Soinet, Edmund Soto, Angel L Spears, Claihorn, Jr. Stanlield, Pete W. Stauter, David W Stewart, Doughland 0 Stewart, Max L Stewart, Rusty R Stivers, Harold Stout, David P Stout, John E Sullivan, Clofus Z., Jr. Sumpter, James W Sweeney, Charles J Swing, Philip Synan, Edward D. Teel, David Thomas, Lany Thomas, William N. Thomas, Willie E Thompson, Malcolm Todd, James E. Umholt,FredE Umholt, Fred E. Van Severn, Augustin Van Severn, Augustin A Vasquez, Pete Vazquez, Telesfaro Ventiy, Michael Vieira, John Vigo, Jose Villagran, Ruben Villagran, Ruben Vonholden, Joachim R Walker, Floyd Waller, David L Ward, Clinton H Wardlaw, Richard Wartield, Joseph H Weems, Uiysses S Welch, Bany R Wheeler, Orien White, John F White, Wayne Whittington, WUIiam D. Wilkerson, James A Wiiliams, Alexander Williams, Thomas Williams, Thomas, Jr. Williamson, Heniy E Wilson, Richard C. Wilson, Waldo, Jr. Wolff, Justin T. .: Woods, M. B Wright, L. p. )Vright, Stanley B Yeager, Donald S Young, Earl H Zepeda, John M 2.00 10.00 7.00 28.00 20.00 28.00 10.00 2.00 5.00 33.00 9.89 15.00 4.00 24.00 36.00 29.66 8.00 3.00 36.19 4.00 36.00 3.71 8.00 9.89 4.00 14.00 20.00 20.00 11.00 9.89 39.42 18.00 15.00 3.00 17.00 4.00 5.00 18.00 7.00 4.00 5.00 9.89 58.00 29.66 26.22 7.00 9.89 .134.00 10.00 6.00 157.04 7.00 6.00 9.89 5.00 64.00 3.71 10.21 4.00 17.00 8.00 16.00 2.00 68.00 13.00 9.89 8.00 5.10 6.00 20.52 30.76 16.00 71.00 14.66 13.00 34.00 10.00 185.00 42.00 8.00 19.00 10.00 28.00 12.00 19;00 10.00 5.00 11.09 !... 9.89 11.00 19.77 99.00 9.89 5.00 5.00 2.00 ' 25.00 9.89 12.75 7.41 10.00 7.00 3.00 J Seafarers Log �NOnCE OF BFOTION1 SU-llll MBKflt In the following pages you will find important information about the upcoming election—Aug. 16 to Sept. 15--to decide whether Or to merge the Inland Boatmen's Union into the SW. 1 The material contained in this section consists of the following, 1) 2) 3) 4) Dates, time and location of voting. Agreement of Merger, as amended. vg. Report of the Constitutional Committee. . ; . ' ' • The proposed Constitution fpr the merged Unidh with shadmg over those areas which have been changed because of the proposed merger. / ' ' ^ X . . " t' "»,>r 7,-.* Here's Where to Get Ballots Balloting shall commence on August 16,1976 and continue through September 15,1976. For the purpose of securing ballots, the Ports shall be open from 9:00 AM to 12 Noon, Monday through Saturdays, exclud­ ing holidays. This will be a mail referendum. You will pick up your ballot, mark it, place it in the inner (BALLOT) envelope, and then place it in an outer envelope which is stamped and addressed to the bank depository. ALPENA—800 North Second Avenue, Alpena, Michigan BALTIMORE—1216 East Baltimore Street, Balti­ more, Maryland BOSTON—215 Essex Street, Boston, Massachusetts BUFFALO—290 Franklin Street, Buffalo, New York CHICAGO—9383, South Ewing Avenue, Chicago Illinois CLEVELAND—1290 Old River Road, Cleveland, Ohio DETROIT—10225 West Jefferson Avenue, River Rouge, Michigan DULUTH—2014 West Third Street, Duluth, Min­ nesota FRANKFORT—417 Main Street, Frankfort, Mich­ igan 49635 HOUSTON—5804 Canal Street, Houston, Texas JACKSONVILLE—3315 Liberty Street, Jackson­ ville, Florida JERSEY CITY—99 Montgomery Street, Jersey City, New Jersey MOBILE—1 South Lawrence Street, Mobile, Ala­ bama NEW ORLEANS—630 Jackson Avenue, New Or­ leans, Louisiana NEW YORK—675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, New York NORFOLK—115 Third Street, Norfolk, Virginia FADUCAH—225 South Seventh Street, Paducah, Kentucky PHILADELPHIA—2604 South Fourth Street, Phila­ delphia, Pennsylvania PINEY POINT—Harry Lundeburg School of Sea­ manship, Piney Point, Maryland PORT ARTHUR—534 Ninth Avenue, Port Arthur, Texas SAN FRANCISCO—1311 Mission Street, San Fran­ cisco, California SEATTLE—2505 First Avenue, Seattle, Washington ST, LOUIS—4581 Gravois Avenue, St. Louis, Mis­ souri TAMPA—2610 West Kennedy Blvd., Tampa, Florida TOLEDO—935 Summit Street, Toledo, Ohio WILMINGTON—510 North Broad Avenue, Wil­ mington. California PUERTO RICO—1313 Fernandez Juncos, Stop 20, Santurce, Puerto Rico YOKOHAMA—Room 801, Nohkyo Kyosai Build­ ing, 1-2 Kaigan-Dori, Naka-Ku, Yokohama, Japan AGREEMENT OF MERGER A .'• f '-fV (As Amended) tory and background and would result in a reduction of WHEREAS, SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL operating expenses and afford greater continued strength UNION OF NORTH AMERICA-ATLANTIC, GULF, and resources to the membership as one organization, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT (A & G), particularly in the area of organizing; and is a labor organization chartered by the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA WHEREAS, it is recognized that by reason of different (SIUNA) representing unlicensed seamen employed type of sailing, offshore contrasted to inland, coastal or aboard American flag merchant vessels upon the oceans, harbor waters, that with respect to any such merger, long lakes and inland waters, and other maritime and allied established job rights of the respective membership with workers; and separate and distinct employers, should be protected, con­ WHEREAS, A & G pursuant to its Constitution here­ sistent with past practices; and WHEREAS, the elected representatives of each organtofore issued a charter to the INLAND BOATMEN'S UNION of the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL - ization have tot some time past, in accordance with con­ stitutional authority, discussed terms, provisions and UNION OF NORTH AMERICA-ATLANTIC, GULF, advantages of merger and have now come to an agree­ LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT (IBU), ment thereon as hereafter proposed. a labor organization whose membership constitute sea­ NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereto mutually men, maritime and allied workers in and upon the coastal, .harbors and inland waters and lakes of the agree as follows: 1. IBU shall merge into and become an integral part United States and its possessions; and WHEREAS, both of such labor organizations repre­ , of the A & G". 2. The terms and provisions of such merger, except as senting maritime and allied workers, have since the specifically elaborated upon in subparagraphs of this A & G's issuance of a charter to the IBU and to date, Paragraph "2", and other paragraphs hereof, shall be as worked constantly with each other upon common and is set forth by the provisions of the proposed amended related problems affecting their membership and as A & G Constitution contained in Paragraph "13" hereof, such,.their respective membership is most familiar with and which shall be the Constitution of the organization the operation of each organization, their respective mem­ as merged and shall be voted upon by referendum vote of bers economic and social problems, their employing the membership of each organization as hereafter pro­ industries and the isisues as they relate to their organiza­ vided. ' • tional and economic structure and have constantly (a) Th« job rights of A G Deep Sea and Great Lakes rendered ffnahcial and trade union aid and assistance to members as presently contained in the A & G separate each other; and shipping rules for its Deep Sea and Great Lakes shipping WHEREAS, both of such labor organizations are each rules with contracted' employers shall, subject to the pro­ parties to common union-management trusts to provide visions of such rules, continue in full force and effect. for their respective membership, fringe benefits includ­ Similarly, the job or seniority rights of IBU members ing welfare, pension, training, etc., and as such, each (inland, lakes and coastal) are presently contained in the . organization has worked intimately with each other and IBU collective bargaining agreements and/or shipping their respective contracted employers with respect to mat­ rules with contracted employers shall, subject to the pro­ ters arising under and in the administration of such trusts visions of such collective bargaining agreements and/or for their respective membership; and rules, continue in full force and effect. WHEREAS, it is strongly felt and believed that the (b) All members shall have indicated upon their evi­ merger of the IBU with the A & G on the terms and con­ dence of membership whether, in accord with the pro­ ditions hereafter provided and subject to the approval visions of the aforesaid respective shipping rules and/or , of their respective membership in the manner hereafter collective bargaining agreements, they have job rights in provided, .would be in the best interest of both unions deep "sea, great lakes and/or inland, lakes and coastal and their membership by reason of their respective his- employment (hereafter referred to as "units") or two or three such units. All members of the merged organization shall have equal rights in voting except that only mem­ bers having evidence of job rights in the particular unit or units or part thereof involved shall be eligible to vote for acceptance of contracts with employers or seniority rules in collective bargaining agreements. 3. All IBU elected regular officers, to wit, National Director, Area and Assistant Area Directors and Sec­ retary-Treasurer, except those who may already be em­ ployed as A & G officers or job holders, shall continue to be employed by A & G in such capacity as A & G may determine, for the balance of their present term of office, which expires in November, 1977. 4. (a) A & G is fully familiar with IBU's assets and fixed liabilities, including its accounts receivable and payable by reason of A & G's present performance of IBU's administrative bookkeeping and records admini­ stration. In the event of approval of this merger as here­ after provided, the parties hereto agree that such approval will constitute an assignment to A & G of all of IBU's r'ght, title and interest in and to all assets, including but not limited to accounts receivable and union monetary obligations due from members, and A &.G shall assume all IBU fixed obligations as of the date of such approval and the parties agree to execute such instruments as may be necessary to effectuate the foregoing. IBU agrees that, pending the vote on this merger as hereafter provided, it will incur no liabilities and make no expenditures without A & G's consent, except for necessary routine, ordinary expenses in connection with its functions during the period of the vote upon the merger agreement as here­ after provided for. (b) For the purpose of executing any and all docu­ ments on behalf of IBU which may be required by any person, firm, association, corporation or governmental agency, subsequent to the effectuation of the within merger, for acts or matters of IBU prior to such merger, PAUL DROZAK or JOSEPH DiGIORGIO, IBU's pres­ ent officers, shall be and both are so authorized. 5. Upon respective membership approval of the within merger as hereafter provided. IBU shall surrender its charter to A & G, the o.iginal issuing organization, and . Continued on Page 26 Pago 25 July,1976 •V-:. I i c I if- ¥ fl' •> �'J '-Jj.. V:' 1 •' ll Continued from Page 25 the same shall be retired. Simultaneously, the A & G shall notify the SIUNA of the foregoing as provided by SlUNA's Constitution and By-Laws. *6. All IBU members in good standing, possessing such status pursuant to the IBU Constitution in effect prior to this merger shall be "full book members" under the terms of the A & G Constitution as amended and which Constitution shall be as hereafter set forth, except that such IBU members who possess less than 360 days seatime, (as such term "seatime" is defined in the above A & G Constitution), within 24 consecutive months, shall be A & G probationary members and upon completion of said 360 days seatime within 24 consecutive months shall be A & G "full book members". A suspended IBU member as so defined in the present IBU Constitution, shall not possess membership status in the A & G, unless within 90 days after the effective date of this merger, he has paid to the A & G all of his IBU union monetary obligations past due. *Amended to read: "6. All IBU members in good standing, possessing such status pursuant to the IBU Constitution in effect prior to the merger, shall be 'full book members' under the terms of the A & G Constitution as amended and such Constitu­ tion shall be as hereafter set. forth. A sus­ pended IBU member as so defined in the present IBU Constitution, shall not possess membership status in the A & G unless within 90 days after the effective date of this merger, he has paid to the A & G all his IBU union monetary obligations past due." 7. Upon approval of the merger in the manner here­ after provided, dues and initiation obligations of former IBU members to the A & G shall accrue and be payable for the fourth calendar quarter of 1976 (October-De­ cember). The foregoing shall be in addition to any other union monetary obligation that such union member had to the IBU for the period prior to October 1, 1976, and which pursuant to Paragraph "4" of this agreement is assigned to A & G upon approval of this merger. 8. In connection with Article XII, Sections 1(a) and (c) of the A & G Constitution hereafter set forth, and which sets forth qualifications for elective office or job, the term "union, its subsidiaries and its affiliates", as used therein shall, in addition to being applicable to the A & G, be equally applicable to the IBU, prior to this merger. 9. For all purposes of the A & G Constitution here­ after set forth, the terms "good standing or continuous good standing in the union", shall include such status of members in the IBU prior to this merger. 10. The parties hereto agree that upon the approval of this merger as herein provided, with respect to all agree­ ments and beneficial trusts to which IBU is a party, the»^BU shall assign all rights, title and interest of IBU to the A & G, which shall be the successor to the IBU, and A & G shall be deemed the union party thereto, in place of IBU. 11. IBU members' monetary obligations to the IBU shall be deemed, if unpaid, monetary obligations owed the A & G after approval of the within merger as pro­ vided in Paragraph 4(a) above, and moneys paid by such members shall be applied as provided in Article XX, Section 4 of the A «& G Constitution hereafter set forth, 12. (a) As set forth in Paragraph-"2" above, except as otherwise provided for in this agreement, the terms and provisions of this merger shall be reflected and set forth in the amended Constitution to be voted upon and ap­ proved by the respective membership in the manner here­ after provided and upon its approval, shall constitute the Constitution of the A & G which shall .be binding upon all its members including those formerly members of IBU. (b) A & G has advised that with respect to Article V, Section 1(b) of its amended Constitution, to date, the membership has determined that its provisions be appli­ cable solely where vacation benefits are negotiated effec­ tive on or after September 15, 1975, and provided 'such negotiated vacation benefit be increased by not less than '%350.00 per year for a full year's employment, over that in effect on September 15, 1975. 13. (Except for the changes indicated in this paragraph, the A & G Constitution will not be modified and will remain in full force and effect.) Article III, Section 1 which reads: Section 1. There shall be two classes of membership, to wit, full book members and probationary members. Candidates for membership shall be admitted to member­ ship in accordance with such rules as may be adopted from time to time, by a majority vote of the membership and which rules shall not be inconsistent with the pro­ visions of this Constitution. All candidates with 360 days or more seatime in a consecutive 24 calendar month period commencing from January 1, .1968, in an unli­ censed capacity, aboard an American-flag merchant vessel or vessels, covered by contracts with this Union, shall be eligible for full membership. All persons with less than the foregoing seatime but at least thirty (30) days of such seatime, shall be eligible for probationary membership. Only full book members shall be entitled to vote and to hold any office or elective Job, except as otherwise speci­ 'age 26 fied heri^. All probationary members shall have a voice in Union proceedings and shall be entitled to vote on union contracts. Amended to read: Section 1. There shall be two classes of membership, to wit full book members and probationary members. Can­ didates for membership shall be admitted to membership in accordance with such rules as may be adopted from time to time, by a majority vote of the membership and which rules shall not be inconsistent with the provisions of this Constitution. All candidates with 250 days or more seatime in a consecutive 24 calendar month period com­ mencing from January 1, 1968, in an unlicensed capac­ ity, aboard an American-flag merchant vessel or vessels, covered by coiitract with this Union, shall be eligible for full membership. All persons with less than the foregoing seatime but at least thirty (30) days of such seatime, shall be eligible for probationary membelrship. Only full book members shall be entitled to vote and to hold any office or elective job, except as otherwise specified herein. All probationary members shall have a voice in Union pro­ ceedings and shall be entitled to vote on Union contracts. Article III, Section 3(e) which reads: (e) While a member has no opportunity to pay dues, because of employment aboard an American-flag mer­ chant vessel. The provision of this subsection (e) shall be inapplicable when such merchant vessel is operating upon the Great Lakes. Amended to read as follows: (e) While a member has no opportunity to pay dues, because of employment aboard an American-flag mer­ chant vessel. The provision of this subsection (e) shall be inapplicable when such merchant vessel is operating upon the Great Lakes or upon the harbors, rivers or territorial waters of the United States. Article V, Section 2 which reads: Section 2. No candidate for full book membership shall be admitted into such membership without having paid an initiation fee of Six Hundred ($600.00) Dollars except as otherwise provided in this Constitution. In addition,, the candidate shall pay a Ten ($10.00) Dollar "service fee" for the issuance of his full book. Each candidate for probationary membership and each probationary member shall, with the payment of each of his first quarterly dues, as required by Section 1, pay at each such time the sum of One Hundred and Fifty ($150.00) Dollars as partial initiation fee. The total of such initiation monies so paid shall be credited to his above required initiation fee for a full book member upon con^letion of the required seatime as provided for in Article III, Section 1. Monies paid to the Union by any non-full book member prior to the effective date of this amended Constitution, on account of initiation fee and assessments, not exceeding Two Hundred and Fifty ($250.00) Dollars, shall be credited to such member's payment of his initiation fee as required by this section. Paragraph 2 amended to read as follows: Each candidate for probationary membership and each probationary member shall, with the payment of each of his first quarterly dues, as required by Section 1, pay at each such time the sum of One Hundred and Fifty ($150.00) Dollars as partial initiation fee. The total of such initiation monies so paid shall be credited to his above required initiation fee for a full book member upon completion of the required seatime as provided for in Article III, Section 1. Article VI, Section 4 which reads: Section 4. A member in retirement may be restored to membership after a two-year period of retirement con­ sisting of eight full quarters only by majority vote of the membership. Amended to read as follows: Section 4. A member in retirement may be restored to membership after a one-year period of retirement con­ sisting of four full quarters only by majority vote of the . membership. Article VII, Section 2 Vhich reads: Section 2. The headquarters of the Union-shall be lo­ cated in New York and the headquarters officers shall consist of a President, an Executive Vice-President, one Vice-President in Charge of Contracts and Contract En­ forcement, a Secretary-Treasurer, one Vice-President in Charge of the Atlantic Coast, one Vice-President in Charge of the Gulf Coast, and one Vice-President in Charge of the Lakes and Inland Waters. Amended to read: Section 2. The headquarters of the Union shall be lo­ cated in New York or at such place as the Executive Board may determine from time to time. The head­ quarters officers shall consist of a President, an Executive Vice-President, one Vice-President in Charge of Con­ tracts and Contract Enforcement, a Secretary-Treasurer, one Vice-President in Charge of the Atlantic Coast, one . Vice-President in Charge of the Gulf Coast, and one Vice-President in Charge of the Lakes and Inland Waters. Article VII, Section 4 which reads: Section 4. Every member of the Union shall be reg­ istered in one of three departments; namely, deck, engine and stewards department. The definition of these depart­ ments shall be in accordance with custom and usage. This definition may be modified by a majority vote of the membership. No member may transfer from one depart­ ment to another except by approval as evidenced by, a majority vote of the membership. Amended to read: Section 4. Where applicable, every member of the Union shall be registered in one of three departments; namely, deck, engine and stewards department. The definition of these departments shall be in accordance with custom and iisage. This definition may be modified by a majority vote of the membership. No member may transfer from one department to another except by ap­ proval as evidenced by a majority vote of the member­ ship. Article X, Section 1(e), Paragraph 1 which reads: (e) Subject to approval by a majority vote of the mem­ bership, the President shall designate the number and location of ports the jurisdiction, status and activities thereof, and may close or open such ports,-and may re­ assign Vice-Presidents and the Secretary-Treasurer, with­ out reduction of wages. He may also re-assign Head­ quarters Representatives, Port Agents, and Patrolmen, to other duties, without reduction in wages. The Ports of New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Mobile, New Orleans, Houston, Detroit and San Francisco may not be closed except by Constitutional amendment. Amended to read as follows: (e) Subject to approval by a majority vote bf the mem­ bership, the President shall designate the number and location of ports, the jurisdiction, status and activities thereof, and may close or open such ports, and may re­ assign Vice-Presidents and the Secretary-Treasurer, with­ out reduction of wages. He may also re-assign Head­ quarters Representatives, Port Agents, and Patrolmen, to other duties, without reduction in wages. The Ports of New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Mobile, New Orleans, Houston, Detroit, San Francisco and St. Louis, may not be closed except by Constitutional amendment. Article XI, Section 1 which reads: Article XI Wages and Terms of Office of Officers and Other Elective Job Holders, Union Employees, and Others Section 1. The following elected officers and jobs shall be held for a term «of four years: President Vice-Presidents Secretary-Treasurer Headquarters Representatives I Port Agents Patrolmen The term of four years set forth here is expressly sub­ ject to the provisions for assumption of office as contained in Article XIII, Section 6(b) of this Constitution. , The first nomination and election of officers and jobs under this amended Constitution as provided for in this Article XI and Articles XII and XIII, sh'all be held in the year 1975. Amended to read as follows: Section 1. The following elected officers and jobs shall be held for a term of four years, except the term of of­ ficers and jobs, elected in balloting conducted in 1975, shall be for five years: President Vice-Presidents Secretary-Treasurer Headquarters Representatives Port Agents Patrolmen The term of years set forth here is expressly subject to the provisions for assumption of office as contained in Article XIII, Section 6(b) of this Constitution. Article XII, Section 1 which reads: Article Xn • Qualifications for Officers, Headquarters Representatives, Port Agents, Patrolmen and Other Elective Jobs Section 1. Any member of the Union is eligible to be a candidate for, and hold, any office or the job of Head­ quarters Representative, Port Agent or Patrolman pro­ vided: (a) He has at least three (3) years of seatime in an unlicensed capacity aboard an American-flag merchant vessel or vessels. In computing time, time spent in the employ of the Union, its subsidiaries and its affiliates, or in any employment at the Union's direction, shall count the same as seatime. Union records. Welfare Plan records and/or company records can be used to determine eligi­ bility; and Xb) He has been a full book member in continuous good standing in the Union for at least three (3) years immedi­ ately prior to his nomination; and (c) He has at least one hundred (100) days of seatime, in an unlicensed capacity, aboard an American-flag mer­ chant vessel or vessels covered by contract with this Union, or one hundred (100) days of employment with, or in any office or job of, the Union, its subsidiaries and its affiliates, or in any employment at the Union's direc­ tion, or a combination of these, between January Isf and the time of nomination in the electfon year, except if such seatime is wholly aboard such merchant vessels operating Continued on Page 27 Seafarers Log �"is: ^. f \/ return, in normal course, to the port from which, they Continued from Page 26 were elected. solely upon the Great Lakes, in which event he shall have The Union Tallying Committee shall elect a chairman at least sixty-five (65) days of such seatime instead of the from among themselves and, subject to the express terms foregoing one hundred (100) days; and of this Constitution, adopt its own procedures. All de­ (d) He is a citizen of the United States of America; and cisions of such Committee and the contents of their report (e) He is not disqualified by law. He is not receiving a shall be valid if made by a majority vote, provided there pension from this Union's Pension Fund, if any, or from be a quorum in attendance, which quorum is hereby fixed a Union-Management Fund to which Fund this Union is at nine (9). The Committee, but not less than a quorum a party or from a company under contract with this thereof, shall have the sole right and duty to obtain all Union. mailed ballots and the other mailed election material from Amended as follows: the depository and to insure their safe custody during the (c) He has at least one hundred (100) days of seatime, course of the Committee's proceedings. The proceedings in an unlicensed capacity, aboard an American-flag vessel' of the Committee except for their organizational meeting or vessels covered by contract with this Union or one and their actual preparation of the closing report and hundred (100) days of employment with, or in any office dissents therefrom, if any, shall be open to any members, or job of, the Union, its subsidiaries and its affiliates, or provided he observes decorum. Any candidate may act as in any employment at the Union's direction or a com­ an observer and/or designate another member to act as bination of these, between January 1 and the time of his observer at the counting of the ballots. In no event nomination in the election year, except if such seatime is shall issuance of the above referred to closing report of wholly aboard such merchant vessels operating solely the Committee be delayed beyond January 31st immedi­ upon the Great Lakes or, if such seatime is wholly aboard ately subsequent to the close of the election year. In the tugboats, towboats or dredges and contractual employ­ discharge of its duties, the Committee may call upon ment thereon is for fixed days with equal amount of days and utilize the services of clerical employees of the off, he shall have at least sixty-five (65) days of such sea­ Union. The Committee shall be discharged upon the time instead of the foreging one hundred (100) days; completion of the issuance and dispatch of its report as and by addition of subsection (0 which reads as follows: required in this Artjcle. In the event a recheck and re­ (f) He has not sailed in a licensed capacity aboard an count is ordered pursuant to this Article, the Committee American-flag merchant vessel or vessels within -24 con­ shall be reconstituted, except that if any member thereof secutive months immediately prior to the opening of is not available, a substitute therefore shall be elected nominations. from the appropriate port at a special meeting held for Article XIII, Section 1. Nominations. Subsection (g) that purpose as soon as possible. which reads: Amended so that the second sentence of Paragraph 2 (g) In the event the member is on a ship he shall nofjfy reads as follows: the Credentials Committee what ship he is on. This shall "All decisions of such Committee and the contents of be done also if he ships subsequent to forwarding his their report shall be valid if made by a majority vote, pro­ credentials. vided there be a quorum in attendance, which quorum is amended to read; hereby fixed at ten." (g) In the event the member is on a vessel, he shall Article XXIII, Section 1 which reads: notify the Credentials Committee what vessel he is on. Article XXm This shall be done also if he ships subsequent to forward­ Meetings ing his credentials. Section 1. Regular membership meetings shall be held Article XlII, section 4 which reads: monthly only in the following major ports at the follow­ (b) The Union Tallying Committee shall consist of 16 ing times: full book members. Two shall be elected from each of the During the week following the first Sunday of every eight ports of New York. Philadelphia, Baltimore, month a meeting shall be held on Monday—at New Mobile, New Orleans, Houston, Detroit and San Fran­ York; on Tuesday—at Philadelphia; on Wednesday— cisco. The election shall be held at the regular meeting at Baltimore; and on Friday—at Detroit. During the next in December of the election year, or if the Executive week, meetings .shall be held on Monday—at Houston; Board otherwise determines prior thereto, at a special on Tuesday—at New Orleans; on Wednesday—at Mo­ meeting held in the aforesaid ports, on the first business bile; and on Thursday—at San Francisco. All regular day of the last week of said month. No officer. Head­ membership meetings shall commence at 2:30 p.m. local quarters Representative, Port Agent, Patrolman, or can­ time. Where a meeting day falls on a Holiday officially didate for office, or the job of Headquarters Represen­ designated as such by the authorities of the state or tative, Port Agent or Patrolman, shall be eligible for municipality in which a port is located, the port meeting election to this Committee, except as provided for in shall take place on the following business day. Saturday ,Article X, Section 4. In addition to its duties herein set and Sunday shall not be deemed business days. Torth, the Union Tallying Committee shall be charged The Area Vice Presidents shall be the chairmen of all with the tallying of all the ballots and the preparation of regular meetings in ports in their respective areas. In the a closing report setting forth, in complete detail, the event the Area Vice Presidents are unable to attend a results of the election, including a complete accounting regular meeting of a port, they shall instruct the Port of all ballots and stubs, and reconciliation of the same Agents, or other elected job holders, to act as chairmen with the rosters, and receipts of the Port Agents, all with of the meetings. detailed reference to serial numbers and amounts and In the event a quorum is not present at 2:30 P.M. the with each total broken down into port totals. The Tally­ chairman of the meeting at the pertinent port shall post­ ing Committee shall have access to all election records pone the opening of the meeting but in no event later and files for their inspection, examination and verifica­ than 3:00 P.M. tion. The report shall clearly detail all discrepancies Amended as follows: discovered and shall contain recommendations for the Section 1. Regular membership meetings shall be held treatment of these discrepancies. All members of the monthly only in the following major ports at the follow­ Committee shall sign the report, without prejudice, how­ ing times: ever, to the right of any member thereof to submit a During the week following the first Sunday of every dissenting report as to the accuracy of the count and the month a meeting shall be held on Monday—at New validity of the ballots, with pertinent details. York; on Tuesday—at Philadelphia; on Wednesday—at In connection with the tally of ballots there shall be no Baltimore; and on Friday—at Detroit. During the next counting of ballots until all mailing envelopes containing week, meetings shall be held on Monday—at Houston; valid ballots have first been opened, the ballot envelopes on Tuesday—at New Orleans; on Wednesday—at Mo­ removed intact and then all of such ballot envelopes bile; on Thursday—at San Francisco; and on Friday at mixed together, after which such ballot envelopes shall St. Louis. All regular membership meetings, etc. . . . be opened and counted in such multiples as the Commit­ Article XXIV, Section 8 reads: tee may "deem expedient and manageable. The Committee Section 8. The terms, "this Constitution", and "this shall resolve all issues on challenged ballots and then amended Constitution," shall be deemed to have the tally those found valid, utilizing the same procedure as same meaning and shall refer to the Constitution as provided in the preceding sentence either jointly or amended which takes the pjjace of the one adopted by the' separately. Union in 1939, as amended up through Jan. 1, 1974. Amended so that first two sentences read: Amended as follows: (b) The Union Tallying Committee shall consist of 18 Section 8. The terms, "this Constitution", and "this full book members. Two shall be elected from each of amended Constitution," shall be deemed to have the the 9 pqrts of New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, same meahing and shall refer to the Constitution as Mobile, New Orleans, Houston, Detroit, San Francisco amended which takes.the place of the one adopted by the and St. Louis. • Union in 1939, as amended up through September, 1976. Article XIII, Section 4(c) which reads: Article XXIV amended by addition of two Sections: (c) The members of the Union Tallying Committee Section 13. The term "seatime" shall include employ­ shall, after their election, proceed to the port in which ment upon any navigable waters, or days of employment Headquarters is located, to arrive at that port no later than January 5th of the year immediately after the elec­ in a contracted employer unit represented by the Union. . Section 14. The term "in an unlicensed capacity, aboard tion year. Each member of the Committee not an American flag merchant vessel or vessels," shall in­ from the port in which Headquarters is located shall be clude persons employed in an unlicensed or licensed reimbursed for transportation, meals and lodging expenses occasioned by their traveling to and returning from th^ capacity aboard dredges, tugboats, towboats and similar Port. Committee members elected from the port in which vessels used to taw, propel, or push barges or other con­ Headquarters is located, shall be similarly reimbursed, veyances or assist merchant vessels in docking or unexcept for transportation. All members of the Comiuittee docking, or persons otherwise employed in a contracted shall also be paid at the prevailing standby rate of pay employer unit represented by the Union. 14. The parties hereto agree to the terms of the within from the day subsequent to their election to the day they July, 1976. merger, subject, however, to the approval of their respec­ tive membership to be conducted by referendum votes as hereinafter provided: 15. The A & G shall cause this Agreement, including the proposed Constitutional provisions which are to be amended, set forth in Paragraph 13 above, to be intro­ duced at its June 1976 Membership Meeting, as a resolu­ tion for vote and as proposed Constitutional amendments. As Constitutionally provided, if the foregoing shall be ac­ cepted at the Port meeting where introduced and a Con­ stitutional Committee thereafter elected, reports favor­ ably upon the same, it shall as further Constitutionally provided, be submitted to the July Membership Meetings and if the membership accept such report, it shall be recommended that the proposition constituting this Merger Agreement, including the proposed Constitu­ tional amendments, be voted upon by secret ballot as one proposition, with the vote to be held commencing August 16, 1976, and ending September 15, 1976. Copies of this proposed Merger Agreement, including the proposed amended Constitution set forth in Paragraph 13, shall be available at A & G Headquarters and Ports for its membership no later than August 6, 1976. Copies of this proposed Agreement including the proposed A & G Constitution as amended, together with the scheduled date and time of the referendum shall also be published in the Union newspaper before the end of July, 1976. 16. (a) The IBU shall cause this Agreement, including the proposed amended Constitution set forth in Para­ graph 13 above, to be approved by its Executive Board. If said Executive Board so approves and if the A & G membership, at their July 1976 Membership Meeting, authorizes a referendum vote for the A & G member­ ship, as provided in Paragraph 15 above, then this Agree­ ment and proposed A «& G amended Constitution shall be submitted to the IBU membership for mail referen­ dum vote by secret ballot to be held during the period August 16-September 15, 1976. (b) The ballot to be voted upon by the IBU membership shall contain the proposition whether or not to approve the Agreement, including the A & G Constitution as amended. (c) The ballots shall be available at IBU Headquarters and all Ports from 9 A.M. to 12 Noon oh Monday through Saturday excepting holidays. The ballots shall be tallied commencing September 20, 1976, by a four man Tallying Committee elected at a Special Meeting at Headquarters no later than September 18, 1976. All ballots postmarked after September 15, 1976 shall not be counted. Upon completion of the tally, the Committee shall make its report and certification. (d) Copies of this proposed Merger Agreement includ­ ing the proposed Amended Constitution set forth in Para­ graph 13, shall be available at IBU Headquarters and Ports no later than August 6, 1976. Copies of this pro­ posed Agreement including the proposed A & G Con­ stitution as amended, together with the scheduled date and time of the referendum, shall be published in the Union newspaper before the end of July. (e) The Executive Board, as Constitutionally provided, shall take such steps as it deems necessary to assure that the vote is secret, including but not limited to the pro­ cedure for the voting, the administration, tallying -and certification of the balloting. 17. This Merger Agreement, including the proposed amended Constitution set forth in Paragraph 13 above, shall not become effective unless both the A & G and IBU members voting, voting separately as provided above, vote affirmatively on the proposition for merger and the A & G Constitution as amended. 18. This Merger Agreement and all its provisions ex­ cept as otherwise provided herein shall become effec­ tive on the latest date of the Tallying Committee of the A & G and IBU, counting the aforesaid votes, certifies that each of the foregoing propositions have been voted affirmatively by their respective membership. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have made and exe­ cuted this Agreement this 17th day of May, 1976. SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA-ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT, AFL-CIO BY: s/ PAUL HALL PAUL HALL, President s/ FRANK DROZAK FRANK DROZAK, Executive 'Vice President INLAND BOATMEN'S UNION OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA-ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT, AFL-CIO BY: s/ PAUL DROZAK PAUL DROZAK, National Director s/ BYRON KELLEY BYRON KELLEY, Great Lakes Area Director The foregoing Agreement has been approved by the INLAND BOATMEN'S UNION OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA-ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT EXECUTIVE BOARD Dated: May 17, 1976 s/ JOSEPH DiGIORGIO JOSEPH DiGIORGIO. Secretary-Treasurer INLAND BOATMEN'S UNION Page 27 •it I .;A i tl I i . f' .f. my I i-f • I !::: f: 1 'I .^1 f ;• �\ . ; - i. - '.•'T'.-r.. ' « I..,iu REPORT OF CONSTITUTIONAL COMMITTEE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICAATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES & INLAND WATERS DISTRICT, AFL-CIO ON RESOLUTION FOR IBU MERGER AND AMENDMENTS We, the undersigned Constitutional Coiiiinittee were duly elected at a special meeting at Headquarters, Port of New York, on June 21, 1976, in accordance with Article XXV, Section 2 of our Union Constitution. We herewith submit this report and recommendation, in accordance with Article XXV which reads as follows: ARTICEL XXV AMENDMENTS This Constitution shall be amended in the following manner: Section 1. Any full book member may submit at any regular meeting of any Port proposed amendments to this Constitution in resolutiot^form. If a majority vote of the membership of the Port approves it, the proposed amend­ ment shall be forwarded to all Ports for further action. Section 2. When a proposed amendment is accepted by a majority vote of the membership, it shall be referred to a Constitutional Committee in the Port where Head­ quarters is located. This Committee shall be composed of six full book members, two from each department and shall be elected in accordance with such rules as are established by a majority vote of that Port. The Com­ mittee will act on all proposed amendments referred to jt. The Committee may receive whatever advice and assist­ ance, legal or otherwise, it deems necessary. It shall pre­ pare a report oh the amendment together with any pro­ posed changes or substitutions or recommendations and the reasons for such recommendations. The latter shall then be submitted to the membership. If a majority vote of the membership approves the amendment as recom­ mended, it shall then be voted upon, in a yes or no vote by the membership of the Union by secret ballot in ac­ cordance with the procedure directed by a majority vote of the membership at the time it gives the approval ne­ cessary to put the referendum to a vote. The Union Tallying Committee shall consist of six (6) full book melhbers, two from each of the three (3) departments of the Union, elected from Headquarters Port. The amendment shall either be printed on the ballot, or if too lengthy, shall be referred to on the ballot. Copies of the amendment shall be posted on the bulletin boards of all ports and made available at the voting site in all ports. Section 3. If approved by a majority of the valid ballots cast, the amendment shall become effective immediately upon notification by the aforesaid Union Tallying Com­ mittee to the Secretary-Treasurer that the amendment has been so approved, unless otherwise specified in the amendment. The Secretary-Treasurer shall immediately notify all ports of the results of the vote on the amend­ ment. At the regular membership meeting held in the Port of New York on June 7, 1976, the following resolution was submitted: WHEREAS, this Union—the SEAFARERS INTER­ NATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA, AT­ LANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT (A & G) chartered many years ago, the IN­ LAND BOATMEN'S UNION OF THE SEAFARERS •INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA, ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT (IBU); and WHEREAS, the membership of this Union essentially constitutes unlicensed seamen employed aboard Ameri­ can flag merchant vessels operating upon the Deep Seas and Great Lakes; and WHEREAS, IBU essentially represents seamen, mar­ itime and allied workers in and upon the coastal, harbors and inland waters and lakes of the United States and its possessions; and WHEREAS, both of such Unions have consistently and constantly worked with each other upon common and related problems affecting their membership and each is familiar with the operation of the other as well as the economic and social problems of their respective mem­ bership and are further familiar with each others member­ ship, industry and their issues as they relate to their organizational and economic structure and, finally, throughout the years they have constantly rendered finan­ cial and trade union aid and assistance to each other; and WHEREAS, both unions are each parties to common union management trusts that provide for their respective membership, various welfare, pension, training and other fringe benefits and each organization has worked inti­ mately with the other and their respective contracted employers with respect to'matters arising'under and in the administration of such trusts for the respective mem­ bership; and WHEREAS, it is strongly felt and believed that the merger of the IBU with this Union would be in the best interests of both their membership and would result in a reduction of operating expenses and afford greater con­ tinued strength and resources as one organization, par­ ticularly in the area of organization; and WHEREAS, it is recognized that by reason of different contractual employment relationships, there are long es­ tablished job rights of the respective membership with separate and distinct employers, which should be pro­ tected for each respective membership as to job or sailing rights; and WHEREAS, the Executive officers of each such Union, over a period of time, have met and discussed terms of merger and have now agreed to merge into one organization preserving, however, the long established job and shipping rights of the respective membership and which merger is subject to the approval of the respective membership as constitutionally required. NOW, THEREFORE, in the interest of our member­ ship, in the interest of the unlicensed seaman and maritime worker, and in the interest of a stronger trade union cap­ able of preserving, protecting and enchancing the rights of our membership, it is hereby RESOLVED, that the Merger Agreement between this Union and the IBU, dated May 17, 1976, be in all re­ spects approved; and it is further RESOLVED, that in order to effectuate the said Merger Agreement, certain Constitutional amendments are necessary and that our Constitution shall be amended in the following respects: 1. Article III, Section 3(e), last sentence thereof shall be amended to read as follows: "The provision of this Subsection (e) shall be inapplicable" when such merchant vessel is op­ erating upon the Great Lakes or upon the har­ bors, rivers or territorial waters of the United States." 2. Article V, Section 2, second paragraph shall be amended by striking the last sentence thereof, which reads as follows: "Monies paid to the Union by any non-full book member prior to the effective date of this amended Constitution, on account of initiation fee and assessments, not exceeding Two Hun­ dred and Fifty ($250.00) Dollars, shall be cred­ ited to such member's payment of his initiation fee as required by this section." 3. Article VII, Section 4, and specifically the first sen­ tence thereof, shall be amended to read as follows: "Where applicable, every member of the Union shall be registered in one of three departments; namely, deck, engine and stewards depart­ ment." 4. Article X, Section 1(e) and particularly, the first paragraph thereof and specifically, the last sentence of such first paragraph, shall be amended to read as follows: "The Ports of New York, Philadelphia, Balti­ more, Mobile, New Orleans, Houston, Detroit, San Francisco and St. Louis, may not be closed except by Constitutional amendment." 5. Article XIII, Section 1(g) shall be amended to read as follows: "In the event the member is on a vessel he shall notify the Credentials Committee what vessel he is on. This shall be done also if he ships sub­ sequent to forwarding his credentials." 6. Article XIII, Section 4(b) and specifically the first two sentences thereof, shall be amended to read as fol­ lows: "The Union Tallying Committee shall consist of 18 full book members. Two shall be elected from each of the 9 ports of New York, Philadel­ phia, Baltimore, Mobile, New Orleans, Hous­ ton, Detroit, San Francisco and St. Louis." 7. Paragraph 2 of Article XIII, Section 4(c) shall be amended so that the number nine (9) is changed to ten (10). 8. Article XXIII, Section I, second paragraph, first two sentences shall be amended to read as follows: "During the week following the first Sunday of every month a meeting shall be held dn Monday —at New York; on Tuesday—at Philadelphia; on Wednesday—at Baltimore; and on Friday— at Detroit. Durirtg the next week, meetings shall be held on Monday—at Houston; on Tuesday —at New Orleans; on Wednesday—at Mobile; on Thursday—at San Francisco; and on Friday at St. Louis." 9. Article XXIV, Section 8, shall be amended so as to delete the term "January 1, 1974" and replace it with the term "September, 1976." 10. Article XXIV, shall be amended by adding thereto Sections "13" and "14", which shall read as follows: "Section 13. The term "seatime" shall include employment upon any navigable waters, or days of employment in a contracted employer unit represented by the Union, or contractually man­ dated time off. Section 14. The term "in an unlicensed capacity aboard an American flag merchant vessel or vessels," shall include persons employed in an unlicensed or licensed capacity aboard dredges, tugboats, towboats and similar vessels used to tow, propel or push barges or other conveyances or assist merchant vessels in docking or undocking, or persons otherwise employed in a con­ tracted employer unit represented by the Union." and it is further Continued on Page 29 The Constitutional Committee, elected June 21 at Headquarters, works on their report on the merger of the SlU and the Inland Boatmen's Union. Clockwise from left, Ihey are: Kenneth Bowman, engine de­ partment; Frank Teti, deck department; Warren Cassidy, steward department; James Colder, chairman, steward department; John McHale, deck department, and William Drew, engine department. Hf, i Page 28 •f Seafarers Log �•k, Continued from Page 28 RESOLVED, that additional amendments, unrelated to the proposed Merger, be adopted as follows: 11. Article VI, Section 4, shall be amended to read as follows: "A member in retirement may be restored to membership after a one year period of retire­ ment consisting of four full quarters, only by a majority vote of the membership." 12. Article XI, Section 1, shall be amended to read as follows: "The following elected officers and jobs shall be held for a term of four years," except the term of officers and jobs, elected in balloting con­ ducted in 1975, shall be for five years: President Vice-Presidents Secretary-Treasurer Headquarters Representatives Port Agents Patrolmen ^ The term of years set forth here is expressly subject to the provisions for assumption of office as contained in ''Article XIII, Section 6(b) of this Constitution." and the last paragraph of Section 1, which reads "The first nomination etc,", sliall be cleleted. 13. Article XII, Section 1, shall be amended by adding Subsection (f) which shall read: "(f) He has not sailed in a licensed capacity * aboard an American flag merchant vessel or vessels within 24 consecutive months immedi­ ately prior to the opening of nominations." and it is further RESOLVED, that as-constitutionally provided, if a majority of the membership of the Port Meeting where this Resolution is introduced, approves the Resolution, and thereafter refers it to all Ports and the majority of the membership approves the Resolution, then as con­ stitutionally provided, a Constitutional Committee shall thereafter be elected at a Special meeting to be held on June 21, 1976, at 10:00 AM, at Headquarters, and such Committee, as constitutionally required, shall report upon the amendments as proposed, to the July, 1976 Member­ ship Meeting; and it is further RESOLVED, that if the membership accept such re­ port of the Constitutional Committee the proposition constituting the Merger Agreement including the pro­ posed Constitutional amendments be voted upon in secret ballot with the vote to be held commencing August 16, 1976, and ending on September 15, 1976; and it is further RESOLVED, that on the balloting to be taken on the proposed amendments, as well as the Merger Agreement, said amendments and Merger Agreement be voted "up" or "down" as one proposition, and it is further RESOLVED, that copies of the proposed Merger Agreement, including the proposed amended Constitution set forth in Paragraph 13 thereof, shall be available at A & C Headquarters and Ports, for the membership, no later than August 6, 1976; and it is further RESOLVED, that the Merger Agreement, including the proposed amendments shall not become effective unless the members of the IBU voting, vote affirmatively as to the proposition to be set forth on their ballot, and unless the members of this Union voting, vote affirmatively on the proposition to be-voted upon by them; and that if both groups vote affirmatively, the Merger Agreement and the amendments to the Constitution shall become effective on the latest date that the Tallying Committee of both or­ ganizations certifies that each of the propositions have been voted upon affirmatively by their respective mem­ bership; and it is further RESOLVED, that if either of the membership shall not vote affirmatively on the propositions set forth on their ballot, then the Merger Agreement, including the proposed amendments to the Constitution set forth above, shall be deemed cancelled, null and void and of no force and effect. Fraternally submitted: Paul Hall, President, H-I Frank Drozak, Executive Vice President, D-22 Cal Tanner, Vice President, T-1 Lindsey J. Williams, Vice President, W-1 Joe DiGiorgio, Secretary-Treasurer, D-2 Earl Shepard, Vice President, S-2 Paul Drozak, Vice President, D-180 Fred Farnen, F-656, Headquarters Representative Leon Hall, Jr., H-125, Headquarters Representative William W. Hall, H-272, Headquarters Representative Edward X. Mooney, M-7, Headquarters Representative George McCartney, M-948, New York Agent Ted Babkowski, B-1, New York Joint Patrolman Jack Caffey, C-1010, New York Joint Patrolman Angus Campbell, C-217, New York Joint Patrolman Luige lovino, I-l!, New York Joint Patrolman Frank Mongelli, M-1111, New York Joint Patrolman , Michael Sacco, S-1288, New York Joint Patrolman Keith Terpc, T-3, New York Joint Patrolman Herman Troxclair, T-4, New York Joint Patrolman John Fay, F-363, Philadelphia Agent Albert Bernstein, B-3, Philadelphia Joint Patrolman July. 1976 William Morris, M-4, Philadelphia Joint Patrolman Ben Wilson, W-217, Baltimore Agent Tony Kastina, K-5, Baltimore Joint Patrolman Robert Pomerlane, P-437, Baltimore Joint Patrolman Louis Neira, N-1, Mobile Agent Harold Fischer, F-1, Mobile Joint Patrolman C. J. "Buck" Stephens, Agent, New Orleans, S-4 Thomas E. Gould, G-267, New Orleans Joint Patrolman Louis Guarino, G-520, New Orleans Joint Patrolman Stanley Zeagler, Z-60, New Orleans Joint Patrolman Robert "Mickey" Wilbum, W-6, Houston Agent Frank "Scottie" Aubusson, A-8, Houston Joint Patrolman Roan Lightfoot, L-562, Houston Joint Patrolman Franklin Taylor, T-180, Houston Joint Patrolman Steve Troy, T-485, San Francisco Agent Pat Marinelli, M-462, San Francisco Joint Patrolman Joseph Sacco, S-1287, San Francisco Joint Patrolman Jack Bluitt, B-15, Detroit Agent Roy Boudreau, B-1473, Detroit Joint Patrolman The membership voted to accept this resolution. The resolution was thereafter submitted to all Constitutional Ports commencing with Philadelphia on June 8, and end­ ing at San Francisco on June 17, 1976. Headquarters has made available to as the results of the vote on the resolu­ tion in all of the Constitutional Ports. It is the finding of this Committee that a majority of the membership at the regular membership meetings held in the Constitutional Ports voted to accept the proposed amendments as embodied in this resolution. The proposed amendments reflect necessary changes as a result of the agreement between this District and the Inland Boatmen's Union to merge into one organization, with resultant in­ creased strength of our Union and more economic and ef­ ficient administration. Additionally, the proposed amend­ ments reflect other changes which are of particular significance and others which are merely housekeeping and technical changes updating our Constitution. Basically, the merger agreement provides that the In­ land Boatmen's Union will merge into and become part of the Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District and the members of the Inland Boatmen's Union will be­ come bound by our Constitution. Thus, while IBU mem­ bers will soon be voting upon the merger agreement and as a result also to accept our Constitution, which is en­ tirely new to them and which will set forth their rights and privileges as Union members, the amendments ac­ tually required to be made in our Constitution to accom­ plish the merger, are few in number. This Committee, as constitutionally authorized, pro­ poses changes or substitutions for some of the proposed Constitutional amendments. Additionally, we recom­ mend further Constitutional changes. We hereafter set forth our comments upon the pro­ posed amendments, our proposed changes or substitutions and the reasons therefor, as well as our recommendations as to additional Constitutional changes and the reasons for such recommendations. In our discussion, we shall refer to each proposed amendment by their paragraph numbers, all of which are set forth above. 1. Artilce III, Section 3(e) This amendment is necessitated to accommodate to the merger so as to treat the IBU membqrs in the same manner as that provided for our Great Lakes members, none of whom sail aboard vessels which are gone from the continental United States for substantial periods of time. 2. Article V, Section 2 This amendment constitutes a typical housekeeping provision in that it deletes from the Constitution provi­ sions which were aplicable in 1970 and immediately there­ after but which, fundamentally, are no longer applicable. 3. Article VII, Section 4 "This amendment is necessitated to accommodate to the merger so that the requirement as to registration in one of three departments of the vessel shall only take place where applicable. It is to be noted that on some of the vessels manned by IBU members, there is no such division as three separate departments. 4. Article X, Section 1(e) Again, this is a Constitutional change to accom­ modate to the merger. In effect, St. Louis, Missouri is made a Constitutional Port. 5. Article XIII, Section 1(g) This amendment is to accommodate to the merger and recognizes the nature of vessels upon which IBU members are employed, therefore the present word "ship" is changed to "vessel". 6. Article XllI, Section 4(b) Again, this amendment is to accommodate to the merger. In substance, it provides for Union Tallying Committee members to come from all Constitutional Ports including the new Constitutional Port of St. Louis. 7. Article XIII, Section 4(c) This amendment, which fixes the quorum for the Union Tallying Committee at ten (10).instead of pine (9) as presently provided, is also to accommodate to the merger and the addition of St. Louis as a Constitutional Port. 8. Article XXIII, Section 1 This amendment is necessitated to accommodate to the merger. It provides for membership meetings to be held at the Constitutional Port of St. Louis. 9. Article XXIV, Section 8 This is a housekeeping amendment to update the Constitution as amended. 10. Article XXIV is amended by adding two new Sec­ tions, Sections 13 and 14. Under Section 13, the definition of "seatime" is appropriately amended so as to credit employment of all members including those of the IBU. Section M 4 defines the term "in an unlicensed capacity aboard an American-flag merchant vessel or vessels" to include employment aboard vessels manned by IBU members. 11. Article VI, Section 4 This amendment changes from two years to one year the time within which a member in retirement may be restored to membership by a majority vote of the membership. 12. Article XI,Section 1 Our Constitution has always provided for a four year term of office, commencing and ending with even years. In December, 1969, by Constitutional amendment, the term of office for the period 1968-1972 was shortened to end in 1971. The purpose of this amendment is to restore our past practice of term of officers commencing and ending with even years. By reason thereof, the pres­ ent term of our officers would be extended one year with the next election of officers to be held in 1980. 13. Article Xll, Section 1(f) This amendment is to assure that candidates for office have not during a recent period prior to nomina­ tions been employed in a working unit where the general, economic and other interest of the personnel and such unit, may be adverse to those of our membership's in­ terest. With respect to the above proposed amendments, we recommend the following changes. It is to be noted in the proposed amendment Paragraph .. 10, provision is made under Section 13, for the definition of the term "seatime". It is further provided by that definition that "seatime" shall include "contractually mandated time off." The purpose of this latter provision is intended to assure a reasonable opportunity for a pres­ ent IBU member to receive one hundred (100) days sea­ time between January 1, and time of nomination during election years specifically where such member, by con­ tract, works a specified number of days on and an equal number of days off. This appears to us to be comparable and analogous to the short season which out Great Lakes members have and concerning which appropriate adjust­ ment was made in our Constitution to accommodate to the same when the Great Lakes members merged into our Union. It appears to us that a similar procedure and for­ mat should be utilized in our Constitution as applicable to such IBU members. In view of the same, we suggest the following change. The proposed amendment to Article XXIV, by adding Section "13", should be changed to read as follows: "Section 13. the term "seatime" shall include employment upon any navigable waters, or days of employment in a contracted employer unit represented by the Union." In addition. Article XII, Section 1(c) should be amended to read as follows: "(c) He has at least one hundred (100) days of seatime, in an unlicensed capacity, aboard an American-flag merchant vessel or vessels cov­ ered by contract with this Union or one hundred (100) days of employment with, or in any office or job of, the Union, its subsidiaries and its af­ filiates, or in any employment at the Union's direction or a combination of these, between January 1, and the time of nomination in the election year, except if such seatime is wholly aboard such merchant vessels operating solely upon the Great Lakes or, if such seatime is wholly aboard tugboats, towboats or dredges and contractual employment thereon is for fixed days with equal amount of days off, he shall have at least sixty-five (65) days of such seatime instead of the foregoing one hundred (100) days; and" Finally, we recommend two further amendments. We recognize in today's rapidly moving society, places of operations change quickly. As a Union, our structure should be elastic enough to accommodate to such changes. It is further noted, that as presently provided, the Head­ quarters of our Union is in New York. In the event of economic changes, it may be necessary, in the best in­ terests of the membership, for the Headquarters to be at some other location. However, to accomplish this under our present Constitution, it will be necessary to go through the time consuming procedures for a Constitu­ tional amendment. It appears to us that we should haye a more flexible and timely method to effectuate such a change. It further appears to us that such determination should be left to our Executive Board. By reason of the foregoing, we recommend the following amendmept to be voted upon by the membership. Continued on Page 30 Page 29 i V/ \J t I V- % { |';t �' .V :/ Continued from Page 29 ' Article Vll, Section 2 shall be amended to read as follows: "Section 2. The Headquarters of the Union shall be located in New York or at such place as the Executive Board may determine from time to time. The Headquarters officers shall consist of a President, an Executive Vice-President, one Vice-President in Charge of Contracts and Contract Enforcement, a Secretary-Treasurer, one Vice-President in Charge of the Atlantic Coast, one Vice-President in Charge of the Gulf Coast, and one Vice-President in Charge of the Lakes and Inland Waters." The other recommended amendment is to accommo­ date to the proposed merger. In our Article 111, Section 1, it is provided that ail candidates for full membership must have 360 days, or more seatime in a consecutive 24 calendar month period. Some of the IBU contracts provide for fixed number of days employment with an equal number of days off. As a result, it may be difficult, if not improbable for such men to qualify for full membership under present Constitu­ tional provisions. The reduction of the seatime period will accommodate the IBU members and yet not ad­ versely effect A&G probationary or full members. In view of the foregoing, we recommend: "Article 111, Section 1, third sentence thereof, which provides—'All candidates with 360 days or more seatime in a consecutive 24 calendar month period etc.'—shall be changed to read: 'All candidates with 260 days or more seatime in a consecutive 24 calendar month period etc.'" ' We further note that the first "RESOLVED" of the Resolution upon which we are acting, provides that the merger agreement "be in all respects approved". It ap­ pears to us, that in one respect a modification is in order. Paragraph "6" of the merger agreement provides that an IBU member in good standing prior to the merger, is not to be a "full book member" of the A&G, unless he has not less than 360 days seatime, within 24 consecu­ tive months, notwithstanding that prior to the merger such IBU member had full and complete IBU member­ ship privileges. It appears to us, that such full rights should be carried over and recognized by the A&G. Al­ though this proposed modification is not a constitutional amendment provision, nevertheless in view of the fact that the merger agreement is part of the Resolution con- taining proposed cdnstiiutional amendments, wc believe that the same suggests it is appropriate to make this rec­ ommendation relative to modification of the merger agreement. We, therefore, recommend that a modification of Para­ graph "6" of the merger agreement be made by the parties thereto prior to any vote by the respective meml^rship upon the merger agreement. Such Paragraph "6" should be amended to read as follows: "6. All IBU members in good standing, possess­ ing such status pursuant to the IBU Constitu­ tion in effect prior to the merger, shall be 'full book members' under the terms of the A&G Constitution as amended and such Constitution shall be as hereafter set forth. A suspended IBU member as so defined in the present IBU Constitution, shall not possess membership status in the A&G unless within 90 days after the effective date of this merger, he has paid to the A&G all his IBU union monetary obliga­ tions past due." The amendments discussed and recommended above are, as previously stated, in part in connection with the merger agreement and in other part in connection with housekeeping or substantive changes in our Constituition. As proposed by the resolution, copies of the proposed merger agreement including proposed amended Consti­ tutional provisions will be available at Headquarters and Ports for the membership no later than August 6, 1976. We earnestly suggest that all of our members read the full text of the agreement and proposed amendments so as to become familiar with all of its terms and provisions. We believe that our membership, based upon all the facts, will approve the merger agreement and the proposed Constitutional amendments as well as those proposed changes and the further proposed amendments and we recommend such approval. Your Committee recommends that in conection with the ballot to be used by the membership in the vote on your Committee's recommendations, in accordance with the merger agreemeent, there be one proposition to be voted "Yes" or "No", reading as follows: be approved. « ^: ^ , I lYes ( 1 No " If this Constiutional Committee's report and recom­ mendation in concurred in by the membership at the July, 1976 membership meetings, it is recommended that, as provided in the merger agreement and resolution for Constitutional amendments, that the ballot on the above proposition b^ held by referendum vote in accordance with Article XIII, Sections 3, 4 and 7 of our Constitution, subject, however, to the following: "The election shall be held commencing at all Ports on August 16, 1976 and ending September 15, 1976. The Committee further recommends that Herbert D. Bacher, Executive Vice-President, Sterling National Bank & Trust Company of New York, 1410 Broadway, New York, New York 10018 serve as depository for ballots cast in this referendum. In accordance with Article XXV of our Constitution, the Union Tallying Committee shall consist of six full book members, two from each of the three departments of the Union, elected from Headquarters Port at a special meeting to be held there on September 18, 1976, and shall begin their duties on September 20, 1976. Requests for absentee ballots must be postmarked no later than 12 midnight on August 25, 1976, and must be delivered to the Secretary-Treasurer at Headquarters no later than August 31, 1976. Absentee ballots shall be mailed by the Secretary-Treasurer no later than Septem­ ber 2, 1976. All ballots to be counted must bear a post­ mark on or before September 15, 1976. Upon the completion of the tallying, the Committee shall make its report and certification. This Committee finally recommends, in accordance with the merger agreement and our Constitution's pro­ visions with respect to amendments, that this report and recommendations be read at Headquarters and all branches at the regular July, 1976 membership meetings for the purpose of acting upon this report and recom­ mendations in accordance with Article XXV of our Constitution. Dated: June 25,1976 Fraternally submitted, James Golder, G-72, Chairman Frank Teti, T-93 John McHale, M-520 Kenneth Bowman, B-1778 Warren Cassidy, C-724 William Drew, D-533 'Shall the merger agreement between Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District and the Inland Boatmen's Union of the Seafarers Inter­ national Union of North America, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, includ­ ing the proposed Constitutional amendments. EVERY SEAFARER IS GUARANTEED: • Protection of the rights and privileges guaranteed him under the Constitution of the Union. The right to vote. • The right to nominate himself for, and to hold, any office in the Union. That every official of the Union shall be bound to uphold and protect the rights of every member and that in no case shall any member be deprived of his rights and priv­ ileges as a member without due process of the law of the Union. The right to be confronted by his accuser and to be given a fair trial by an impartial committee of his brother Union members if he should be charged with conduct detrimental to the welfare of Seafarers banded together in this Union. The right to express himself freely on the floor of any Union meeting or in committee. The assurance that his brother Seafarers will stand with him in defense of the democratic principles set forth in the Constitution of the Union. i • Page 30 / . Seafarers Log �-:-'T F" . - v: nioposfli ONsnniiM /•i THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICAATLANTIC, GULF. LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT Affiliated with Seafarers International Union of North America, American Federation of Labor>Congress of Industrial Organizations (As Amended] FREAMiLE As maritime and allied workers and realizing the value and necessity of a thorough organization, we are dedicated to the forming of one Union for our people, the Seafarers International Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, based upon the follow­ ing ininciples: All members shall be entitled to all the rights, privileges and guarantees as set forth in this Constitution, and such rights, privileges and guarantees shall be preserved in ac­ cordance with its terms. We declare that American seamen are entitled to receive their employment without interference of crimps, ship­ owners, fink halls or any shipping bureaus maintained by the Government. We affirm that every worker has the right to receive fair and just remuneration for his labor, and to gain suffi­ cient leisure for mental cultivation and physical recreation. We proclaim the right of all seamen to receive healthful and sufficient food, and proper forecastles in which to rest. We defend the right of all seamen to be treated in a decent and respectful manner by those in command, and We hold that the above rights belong to all workers alike, irresiMctive of nationality or creed. Recognizing the foregoing as our inalienable rights, we are conscious of corresponding duties to those in command, our employers, our craft and our country. We will, therefore, try by all just means to promote har­ monious relations with those in command by exercising due care and diligence in the performance of the duties of our profession, and by giving all possible assistance to our em­ ployers in caring for their gear and property. Based upon these principles, it is among our objects: To use our influence individually and collectively for the purpose of maintaining and developing skill in seamanship and effecting a change in the maritime law of the United States, so as to render it more equitable and to make it an aid instead of a hindrance to the development of a merchant marine and a body of American seamen. To support a journal which shall voice the sentiments of maritime workers and through its columns seek to maintain their knowledge of, and interest in, maritime affairs. To assist the seamen of other countries in the work of organization and federation, to the end of establishing the Brotherhood of the Sea. To form and to assist by legal means other bona fide labor organizations whenever possible in the attainment of their just demands. To regulate our conduct as a Union and as individuals so as to make seamanship what it rightly is—an honorable and useful calling. And bearing in mind that we are migra­ tory, that our work takes us away in different directions from any place where the majority might otherwise meet to act, that meetings can be attended by only a fraction of the membership, that the absent members, who cannot be present, must have their interests guarded from what might be the results of excitement and passions aroused by per­ sons or conditions, and that those who are present may act for and in the interest of all, we have adopted this Con­ stitution. Statement of Principles ond DecioFotlon of Rights In order to form a more perfect Union, we workers in the maritime and allied industries, realizing the value and necessity of uniting in pursuit of our improved economic and social welfare, have determined to bind ourselves to­ gether in the Seafarers International Union of North Amer­ ica—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, and hereby dedicate ourselves to the following principles: In promoting our economic and social welfare, we shall ever be mindful, not only of our rights, but also of our duties and obligations as members of the community, our duties as citizens, and our duty to combat the menace of communism and any other enemies of freedom and the democratic principles to which we seafaring men dedicate ourselves in this Union. We shall affiliate and work with other free labor orga­ nizations; we shall support a journal to give additional voice to our views; we shall assist our brothers of the sea and other workers of all countries in these obligations to the fullest extent consistent with our duties, obligations, and law. We shall seek to exert our individual and collective influence in the fight for the enactment of labor and other legislation and policies which look to the attainment of a free and happy society, without distinction based on race, creed or color. To govern our conduct as a Union and bearing in mind that most of our members are migratory, that their duties carry them all over the world, that their rights must and shall be protected, we hereby declare these rights as mem­ bers of the Union to be ina ienable. er shall te bound to uphold and protect the rights of every member in accordance with the principles set forth in the Constitution of the Union, IV Every member shall have the right to be confronted by his accuser whenever he is charged with violating the law of this Unicm, In all such cases, the accused shall be guaranteed a fair and speedy trial by an impartial committee of his brolher Union members. No member shall be denied the right to express himself freely on the floor of any Union meeting or in committee. VI A militant membership being necessary to the security of a free union, the members shall at all times stand ready to defend this Union and the principles set forth in the Con­ stitution of the Union. VII The powers not delegated to the officers, job holders, and Executive Board by the Constitution of the Union shall be reserved to the members. CONSTITUTION C«) Article I sel. The Nome ond Generol Powers This Union shall be known as the Seafarers International Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and In­ land Waters District. Its powers shall be legislative, judicial, and executive, and shall include the formation of, and/or issuance of charters to, subordinate bodies and divisions, corporate or otherwise, the formation of funds and parti­ cipation in funds, the establishment of enterprises for the benefit of the Union and similar ventures. This Union shall exercise all of its powers in aid of subordinate bodies and divisions created or chartered by it. For convenience of administration and in furtherance of its policies of aid and assistance, the Union may make its property, facilities and personnel available for the use and on behalf of such sub­ ordinate bodies and divisions. A majority vote of the membership shall be authorization for any Union action, unless otherwise specified in the Constitution or by law. This Union shall at all times protect and maintain its jurisdiction. Article II Afflllotlon Sectton 1. This Union shall be affiliated with the Sea­ farers International Union of North America and the American Federation of Labor—Congress of Industrial Organizations. All other affiliations by the Union or its subordinate bodies or divisions shall be made or withdrawn as determined by a majority vote of the Executive Board. Section 2. In addition to such other provisions as are contained herein, all subordinate bodies and divisions seek­ ing a charter from and/or affiliation with this Union, shall be required to adopt, within a time period set by the Exe­ cutive Board, a constitution containing provisions as set forth in Exhibit A, annexed to this Constitution and made a part hereof. All other provisions adopted by such subordinate bodies and divisions as part of their constitutions shall not be inconsistent therewith. No such constitution or amend­ ments thereto shall be deemed to be effective without the approval of the Executive Board of this Union, which shall be executed in writing, on its behalf, by the President or, in his absence, by any other officer designated by it. Such approval shall be deemed to be recognition of compliance herewith by such subordinate body or division. Where a subordinate body or division violates any of the foregoing, and, in particular, seeks to effectuate any consti­ tutional provision not so authorized and approved, or com­ mits acts in violation of its approved constitution, or fails to act in accordance therewith, this Union, through its Executive Board, may withdraw its charter and/or sever its affiliation forthwith, or on such terms as it may impose not inconsistent with law, in addition to exercising any and all rights it may have pursuant to any applicable agree­ ments or understandings. Section 3. This Union shall also have the power, acting through its Executive Board, and after a fair hearing, to impose a trusteeship upon any subordinate body of divi­ sions chartered by and affiliated with it, for the reasons and to the extent provided by law. I Ankle III No member shall be deprived of any of the rights or ^iyileges guaranteed him under the Constitution of the Membership II Every qualified member shall have the right to nominate himself for, and, if elected, or appointed, to hold office in this Union. III No member shall be deprived of his membership without due process of the law of this Union. No member shall be compelled to be a witness against himself in the trial of any proceeding in which he may be charged with faflure to observe the law of this Union. Every official and job hold- July, 1976 bationary membership. Only full book members shall be entitled-to vote and to hold any office or elective job, ex­ cept as otherwise specified herein. All probationary mem­ bers shall have a voice in Union proceedings and shaU be enijtled to vote on Union contracts. Section 2. No candidate shall be gnmted membership who is a member of any dual organization hostile to the aims, principles, and policies of this Union. The members, by majority vote, shall at all times have the right to determine the membership status of pensioners. Section 3. Members more than one quarter in arrears in dues shall be automatically suspended, and shall forfeit all benefits and all other rights and privileges in the Union. They shall be automatically dismissed if they are more than two quarters in arrears in dues. An arrearage in dues shall be computed from the first day of the applicable quarter, but this time shall not run: (a) While a member is actually participating in a strike or lockout. (b) While a member is an in-patient in a USPHS or other accredited hospital. (c) While a member is tmder an incapacity due to ac­ tivity in behalf of the Union. (d) While a member is in the armed services of the United States, provided the member was in good standing at the time of entry into the armed forces, and further provided he applies for reinstatement within ninety (90) days after discharge from the armed forces, Section 1. There shall be two classes of membership, to wit, full book members and probationary members. Candi­ dates for membership shall iW admitted to membership in accordance with such rules as may be adopted from time to time, by a majority vote of the membership and which rules shall not be iaconsistent with the provisions of this Constitution. All candidates with days or more seatime in a consecutive 24 calendar month period commencing from January 1, 1968, in an unlicensed capacity, aboard an American-flag merchant vessel or vessels, covered by con­ tract with this Union, shall be eligible for full membership. All persons with less than the foregoing seatime but at least thirty (30) days of such seatime, shall be eligible for pro­ m •f i if 'ti of this Subsection (e) shaU^ thirbi^^ upon tiw Gre^Litlks the hhrboi^ livers or territorial wtdie^i^ihe Ui^^ Section 4. A majority vote of the membership shall be 'sufficient to designate additional circumstances during which the time specified in Section 3 shall not run. It shall be the right of any member to present, in writing' to any Port at any regular meeting, any question with regard to the appli­ cation of Section 3, in accordance with procedures estab­ lished by a majority vote of the membership. A majority vote of the membership shall be necessary to decide such questions. Section 5, The membership shall be empowered to establish, from time to time, by majority vote, rules tmder which dues and assessments may be excused where a mem­ ber has been unable to pay dues and assessmoits for the reasons provided in Sections 3 and 4. Section 6. To preserve unity, and to promote the com­ mon welfare of the membership, all members of the Union shall uphold and defend this Constitution and shall be governed by the provisions of this Constitution and all poli­ cies, rulings, orders and decisions duly made. Section 7. Any member who gives aid to the principles and policies of any hostile or dual organization shall be denied further membership in this Union to the full extent permitted by law. A majority vote of the membership shall decide which organizations are dual or hostile. Section 8. Evidence of membership or other afiUiation with the Union shall be in such form or forms as deter­ mined by the Executive Board, and shall at all times remain the property of the Union. Members may be required to show their evidence of membership in order to be admitted to Union meetings, or into, or on Union property. F, it tl V >, Article IV Relnstotement Members dismissed from the Union may be reinstated in accordance with such rules and under such conditions as are adopted, from time to time, by a majority vote of the mem­ bership. Article V Dues ond Inltlotlon Fee Section 1. All members' dues shall consist of: (a) dues in effect on July 1, 1975, which shall be paid quarterly on a calendar year basis, no later than the first business day of each quarter, except as herein otherwise provided, and; (b) the sum of $50.00 for each ninety days worked in twelve consecutive months for contracted employers and for days worked subsequent to such first ninety days in such twelve consecutive months, which are less than ninety, a proportionate sum of such $50.00 which shall be equal to the percentage which such worked days bears to ninety days. Dues payable under this subsection (b) shall be payable on the day that the member receives payment for his earned compensatory credit on account of having worked such days, anything to the contrary herein notwithstanding, and shall become effective as to members in the manner designated and determined by majority vote of the membership by secret ballot. When so determined, by the membership, mem­ bers in the employ of the Union, its subsidiaries and its affiliates, or in any employment at the Union's direction as provided for in Article XII, Section 1(a) and (c) shall pay in addition to that provided for in paragraph (a) im­ mediately above, the sum of Fifty ($50,00) Dollars quarterly on a calendar year basis, no later than the first business day of each quarter, while so employed. (c) Changes of the above dues shall only be by Con­ stitutional amendment. Section 2. No candidate for full book membership shall be admitted into such membership without having paid an initiation fee of Six Hundred ($600.00) Dollars, except as otherwise provided in this Constitution. In addition, the can­ didate shall pay a.Ten ($10.00) Dollar "service fee" for the issuance of his full book. i:.' >• .1 ' �•~y'?*K-VV-qr Each candidate for probationary membership and each probationary member shall, with the payment of each of his first quarterly dues, as required by ^tion I, pay at each such time the sum of One Hundred and Fifty ($150.00) ^ Dollars as partial initiation fee. The total of such initiation monies so paid shall be credited to his above required initia­ tion fee for a full book member upon completion of the re­ quired seatime as provided for in Article III, Section 1. Monies paid to the Union by any non-full book member prior, to the effective date of this amended Constitution, on account of initiation fee and assessments, not exceeding Two Hundred and Fifty (S250.00) Dollars, shall be credited to such member's payment of his initiation fee as required by this section. Section 3. Payment of dues and initiation fees may be waived for organizational purposes in accordance with such rules as are adopted by a majority vote of the Executive Board. Section 4. All members shall be and remain in good standing. Artici* Vi Retirement from Membership Section 1. Members may retire from membership by surrendering their Union books or other evidence of affilia­ tion and paying all unpaid dues for the quarter in which they retire, assessments, fines and other monies due and owing the Union. When the member surrenders his book or other evidence of affiliation in connection with his appli­ cation for retirement hfc shall be given a receipt therefor. An official retirement card shall be issued by Headquaners. upon request, dated as of the day that such member ac­ complishes these payments and shall be given to the mem­ ber upon presenting the aforesaid receipt. Section 2. All the rights, privileges, duties and obliga­ tions of membership shall be suspended during the period of retirement, except that a retired member shall not be disloyal to the Union nor join or remain in any dual or hostile organization, upon penalty or forfeiture of his right to reinstatement. Section 3. Any person in retirement for a period of two quarters or more shall be restored to membership, except as herein indicated, by paying dues for the current quarter, as well as all assessments accruing and newly levied during the period of retirement. If the period of retirement is less than two quarters, the required payments shall consist of all dues accruing during the said period of retirement, includ­ ing those levied during that period. Upon such payment, the person in retirement shall be restored to membership, and his membership book, appropriately stamped, shall be returned to him. _ -^t^hip after a one year pen^ of fetiie^ 'Tour full queers only by a mej(»ity v(Me of the member-. ectiofi 5. The period of retiremcnt""shali be~com-~ puted from the first day of the quarter following the one in which the retirement card was issued. Section 6. No member may retire his membership dur­ ing the period of a strike or lockout. Article Vil Systems of Orqcmizatlon Section 1. This Union, and all officers, headquarter's representatives, port agents, patrolmen, and members shall be governed in this order by: (a) The Constitution. (b) The Executive Board. (c) Majority vote of the' membership. ^ headquarters officers shall consist of a President, an Executive Vice-President, one Vice-President in Charge of Contracts and Contract Enforce­ ment, a Secretary-Treasurer, one Vice-President in Charge of the Atlantic Coast, one Vice President in Charge of the Gulf Coast, and one Vice-President in Charge of the Lakes and Inland Waters. Section 3. l^e staff of each port shall consist of such personnel as is provided for herein, and the port shall bear the name of the city in which the Union's port offices are Jocated, _ SeeSatt 4. /Wiiere.^lik»f^pvery niefflbcx ihan bp re^ster^ in oitt of three dep^menf^ rimhely;^ d(^^ and ^te^kds def^ definition of these departments shall be in accordance with custom and usage. This definition may be modified by a majority vote of the membership. No member may transfer from one department to another except by approval as evidenced by a majority vote of the membership. Artiek VIII Officers, Headquarters Representatives, Pert Agents and Patrolmen SectioL 1. The officers of the Union shall be elected as otherwise provided in this Constitution. These officers shall be the President, an Executive Vice-President, one VicePresident in Charge of Contracts and Contract Enforcement, a Secretary-Treasurer, one Vice-President in Charge of the Atlantic Coast, one Vice-President in Charge of the Gulf Coast, and one Vice-President in Charge of the Lakes and Inland Waters. Section 2. Port Agents, Headquarters Representatives, and Pa,trolmen shall be elected, except as otherwise provided in this. Constitution. Article IX Other Elective Jobs i Section 1. In addition to the elective jobs provided for in Article VIII. the following jobs in the Union shall be voted upon in the manner prescribed by this Constitution; Coijimittee members of: (1) Trial Committees (2) Quarterly Financial Committees (3) Appeals Committees (4) Strike Committees (5) Credentials Committees (6) Union Tallying Committees (7) Constitutional Committees Section 2. Additional committees may be formed as provided by a majority vote of the membership. Committees may also be appointed as permitted by this Constitution. Page 32 Article X Dirties of Officers, Heodquaiters Representatives, Port Agents, Other Elected Job Haiders and Miscellaneous Personnel Section 1. (a) The President shall be the executive officer of the Union and shall represent, and act for and in behalf of the Union in all matters except as otherwise specif­ ically provided for in the Constitution. (b) He shall be a member ex-officio of all committees, except as otherwise herein expressly provided. (c) The President shall be in charge of, and responsible for, all Union property, and shall be in charge of headquar­ ters and port offices. Wherever there are time restrictions or other considerations affecting Union action, the President shall take appropriate action to insure observance thereof. (d) In order that he may properly execute his respon­ sibilities, he is hereby instruct^ and authorized to employ any help he deems necessary, be it legal, accounting or otherwise. (e) Subject to approval by a majority vote of the mem­ bership, the President shall designate the number and loca­ tion of ports the jurisdiction, status and activities thereof, and may close or open such ports, and may re-assign VicePresidents and the l^cretary-Treasurer, without reduction in wages. He may also re-assign Headquarters Representatives, Port Agents, and Patrolmen, to other duties, without reduc­ tion in wages. bf'KeW York^^ more. Mobile, Hesy Detfoit, &n Frab<^o tpftik^ muenitaebfc di>ied by (GcnMltotkmaL Where ports are opened between elections, the President shall designate the Union personnel thereof. The President shall designate, in the event of the in­ capacity of any Headquarters Representative, Port Agent or Patrolmen, or any officer other than the President, a re­ placement to act as such during the period of incapacity, provided such replacement is qualified under Article XII of the Constitution to -fill such job. At the regular meeting in May of every election year, the President shall submit to the membership a pre-balloting report. In his report he shall recommend the number and location of ports, the number of Headquarters Representa­ tives. Port Agents and Patrolmen which are to be elected. He shall also recommend a bank, a bonded warehouse, a regular office thereof, or any similar depository, to which the ballots are to be mailed, e'xcept that the President may, in his discretion, postpone the recommendation as to the depository until no later than the first regular meeting in October. This recommendation may also specify, whether any Patrolman and/or Headquarters Representative, shall be designated as departmental or otherwise. The report shall be subject to approval or modification by a majority vote of the membership. (f) The President shall be chairman of the Executive Board and may cast one vote in that body. (g) He shall be responsible, within the limits of his powers, for the enforcement of this Constitution, the poli­ cies of the Union, and all rules and rulings adopted by the Executive Board, and those duly adopted by a majority vote of the membership. Within these limits, he shall strive to enhance the strength, position, and prestige of the Union, (h) The foregoing duties shall be in addition to those other duties lawfully imposed upon him, (i) The responsibility of the President may not be dele­ gated, but the President may delegate to a person or persons the execution of such of his duties as he may in his discre­ tion decitje, subject to the limitations spt forth in this Constitution. (j) Any vacancy in any office or the job of Headquar­ ters Representative. Port Agent, or Patrolman shall be nlled by the President by temporary appointment of a member qualified for the office or job under Article XII of this Constitution, except in those cases where the filling of such vacancy is otherwise provided for by this Constitution. (k) The President is directed to take any and all merures and employ such means which he deems necessary or advisable, to protect the interests, and further the welfare of the Union and its members, in all matters involving national, state or local legislation issues, and public affairs. (1) The President shall have authority to require any officer or Union representative to attend any regular or special meeting if, in his opinion, it is deemed necessary. Section 2. Executive Vice-President. The Executive Vice-President shall perform any and all duties assigned him or delegated to him by the President. The Executive Vice-President shall be a member of the Executive Board and may cast one vote in that body. Section 3. Vice-President in Charge of Contracts and Contract Enforcemept The Vice-President in Charge of Contracts and Contract Enforcement shall perform any and all duties assigned him or delegated to him by the President. In addition, he shall be responsible for all contract negotiations, the formulation of bargaining demands, and the submission of proposed collective bargaining agreements to the membership for ratification. He shall also be responsible, except as other­ wise provided in Article X, Section 13(d) (1), for strike authorization, signing of new contracts, and contract en­ forcement. He shall also act for headquarters in executing the administrative functions assigned to headquarters by this Constitution with respect to trials and appeals except if he is a witness or party thereto, in which event the Sec­ retary-Treasurer shall act in his place. In order that he may properly execute these responsibilities he is hereby in­ structed and authorized to employ such help as be deems necessary, be it legal, or otherwise, subject to approval of the Executive Board. The Vice-President in Charge of Contracts and Contract Enforcement shall be a member of the Executive Board and may cast one vote in that body. Section 4. Secretary-Treasurer. The Secretary-Treasurer shall perform any and all duties assigned him or delegated him by the President. He shall be responsible for the organization and maintenance of the correspondence, files, and records of the Union; setting up, and maintenance of, sound accounting and bookkeeping sys­ tems; the setting up, and maintenance of, proper office and other administrative Union procedures; the proper collec­ tion, safeguarding, and expenditure of all Union funds, port or otherwise. He shall submit to the membership, for each quarterly period, a detailed report of the entire Union's financial operations and shall submit simultaneously there­ with, the Quarterly Financial Committee report for the same period. The Secretary-Treasurer's report shall be pre­ pared by an independent Certified Public Accountant. He shall also work with' all duly elected finance committees. The Secretary-Treasurer shall be responsible for the timely filing of any and all reports on the operations of the Union, financial or otherwise, that may be required by any Federal or state laws. In order that he may properly execute his responsibilities, he is hereby instructed and authorized to employ any help he deems necessary, be it legal, account­ ing, or otherwise, subject to approval of the Executive Board. The Secretary-Treasurer shall be a member of the Execu­ tive Board and may cast one vote in that body. The Secretary-Treasurer shall be a member ex-officio of the Credentials and Union Tallying Committees. In addition he shall make himself and the records of his office avail­ able to the Quarterly Financial Committee. Section 5. Vlce-Pre'sldenl In Charge of the Atlantic Coast. The Vice-President in Charge of the Atlantic Coast shall be a member of the Executive Board and shall be entitled to cast one vote in that body. He shall supervise and be responsible for the activities of all the ports, and the personnel thereof on the Atlantic Coast, including their organizing activities. The Atlantic Coast area is deemed to mean that area from and including Georgia through Maine and shall also include the Islands in the Caribbean. In order that he may properly execute his responsibilities he is empowered and authorized to retaiin any technical or professional assistance he deems necessary, subject to approval of the Executive Board. Section 6. Vice-President in Charge of the Gulf Coast The Vice-President in Charge of the Gulf Coast shdll be a. member of the Executive Board and shall be entitled to cast one vote in that body. He shall supervise and be responsible for the activities of all the Ports, and the personnel thereof on the Gulf Coast including their organizing activities. The Gulf Coast area is deemed to mean the State of Florida, all through the Gulf, including Texas. In order that he may properly e.xecute his responsibili­ ties he is empowered and authorized to retain any technical or professional assistance he deems necessary, subject to approval of the Executive Board. Section 7. Vice-President In Cbaige of the Lakes and inland Waters. The Vice-President in Charge of the Lakes and Inland Waters shall be a member of the Executive Board and shall be entitled to cast one vote in that body. He shall supervise and be responsible for the activities of all the ports, and the personnel thereof on the Lakes and Inland Waters, including their organizing activities. In order that he may properly execute his responsibilities he is empowered and authorized to retain any technical or professional assistance he deems necessary, subject to appro­ val of the Executive Board. Section 8. Headquarters Representatives. The Headquarters Representatives shall perform any and all duties assigned them or delegated to them by the Presi­ dent or the Executive Board. Section 9. Port Agents. (a) The Port Agent shall be in direct charge of the ad­ ministration of Union affairs in the port of his jurisdiction subject to the direction of the area Vice-President. (b) He shall, within the jurisdiction of his port, be re­ sponsible for the enforcement and execution of the Consti­ tution, the policies of the Union, and the rules adopted by the Executive Board, and by a majority vote of the mem­ bership. Wherever there are time restrictions or other con­ siderations affecting port action, the Port Agent shall take appropriate action to insure observance thereof. (c) He shall be prepared to accoimt, financially or other­ wise, for the activities of his port, whenever demanded by the President, the Vice-President of the area in which his port is located, or by the Secretary-Treasurer. (d) In any event, he shall prepare and forward to the Secretary-Treasurer, a weekly financial report showing, in detail, weekly income and expenses, and complying wiUi all other accounting directions issued by the Sroretary-Treasurer. (e) The Port Agent may assign each port Patrolman to such duties as fall within the jurisdiction of the port, re­ gardless of the departmental designation, if any, under which the Patrolman was elected. (f) The Port Agent shall designate which members at that port may serve as representatives to other organiza­ tions, affiliation with which has been properly authonz^. Section 10. Patrolmen. Patrolmen shall perform any duties assigned them by the Agent of the Port to which they are assigned. Section 11. Executive Board. The Executive Board shall consist of the President, the Executive Vice-President, the Vice-President in Charge of Contracts and Contract Enforcement, the Secreta^-'Treasurer. the Vice-President in Charge of the Atlantic Coast Area, the Vice-President in Charge of the Gulf Coast Area, the Vice-President in Charge of the Lakes and Inland Wa­ ters, and the National Director (or chief executive officer) of each subordinate body or division created or chartered by the Union whenever such subordinate body or division has attained a membership of 3,200 members and has main­ tained that membership for not less than three (3) months. Such National Director (or chief executive officer) shall be a member of the respective subordinate body or division and must be qualified to hold office under the terms of the Constitution of suc^ division or subordinate body. The Executive Board shall meet no less than twice each year and at such times as the President and/or a ma­ jority of the Executive Board may direct. The President shall be chairman of all Executive Board meetings unless absent, in which ca.se the Executive Board shall designate the chairman. Each member of the Executive Board shall be entitled to cast one vote in that body. Its decision shall be determined by majority vote of those voting, providing a quorum of three is present. It shall be the duty of the Executive Board to develop policies, strategies and rules which will advance and protect the interests and welfare of the Union and the Members. It shall be the duty of the Secretary-Treasurer, or in his absence, an appointee of the Executive Board, to keep accurate minutes of all Executive Board meetings. The Executive Board shall determine per capita tax to be levied and other tcrm.s and conditions of affiliation for any group of workers desiring affiliation. The Executive Board may direct the administration of all Union affairs, properties, policies and personnel in any and all areas not otherwise specifically provided for in this Con­ stitution. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Executive Board may act without holding a formal meeting provided all members of 4he Board are sertt notice of the proposed action or actions and the decision thereon is reduced to writing and signed by a majority of the Executive Board. In the event that death, resignation or removal from office for any reason should occur to the President, the Executive Board by majority vote shall name a successor • from its own membership who shall fill that v.tc.incy until Seafarers Log • 'S �the next general election. In the event the President is incapacitated for a period of more than thirty (30) days, and the Executive Board by majority vote thereafter determines that such incapacity prevents the- Provident from carrying owt his 'duties, ths. Executive Board by majority vote may appoint from among its own membership the officer to fill the office of Presi­ dent. This appointmeiit shall terminate upon the President's recovery from such incapacity or upon the expiration of the President's term of office, whichever occurs first. The Executive Board by majority vote may grant re­ quests for leaves of absence with or without pay to officers. In the event that a leave is granted to the President, the Executive Board by a majority vote, shall designate from among its own membership who shall exercise the duties of the President during such period of leave. Notwithstanding the provision of Section l(j) of this Article X, the Executive Board, by majority vote, may determine not to fill any vacancy in any office or job for any part of an unexpired term. Section 12. Delegates. (a) The term "delegates" shall mean those members of the Union and its subordinate bodies or divisions who are elected in accordance with the provisions of this Constitu­ tion, to attend the convention of the Seafarers International Union of North America. The following officers and job holders.-upon their election to office or job shall, during the term of their office or job, be delegates to all Conven­ tions of the Seafarers International Union of North Amer­ ica in the following order of priority: President; Executive Vice-President; Vice-President in Charge of Contracts and Contract Enforcement; Secretary-Treasurer; Vice-President in Charge of the Atlantic Coast; Vice-President in Charge of the Gulf Coast; Vice-President in Charge of the Lakes and Inland Waters; Headquarters Representatives, with priority to those most senior in full book Union member­ ship; Port Agents, with priority to those most senior in full book Uiiion membership; and Patrolmen, with priority to those most senior in full book Union membership. (b) Each delegate shall, by his vote and otherwise, sup­ port those policies agreed upon by the majority of the dele­ gates to the Convention. (c) The President shall assign to each subordinate body or division that number of delegates to which this Union would have been entitled, if its membership had been in­ creased by the number of members of the subordinate body or division, in accordance with the formula set forth in the Constitution of the Seafarers International Union of North America, except that this provision shall not be applied so as to reduce the number of delegates to which this Union would otherwise have been entitled. Section 13. Committees. (a) Trial Committee. The Trial Committee shall conduct the trials of a person charged, and shall submit findings and recommendations as prescribed in this Constitution. It shall be the special obliga­ tion of the Trial Committee to observe all the requirements of. this Constitution with regard to charges and trials, and their findings and recommendations must specifically state whether or not, in the opinion of the Trial Committee, the rights of any accused, under this Constitution, were prop­ erly safeguarded. (b) Appeals Committee. 1. The Appeals Committee shall hear all appeals from trial judgments, in accordance with such procedures as are set forth in this Constitution and such rules as may be adopted by a majority vote of the membership not incon­ sistent therewith. 2. The Appeals Committee shall, within not later than one week after the close of the said hearing, make and submit findings and recommendations in accordance with the provisions of this Constitution and such rules as may be adopted by a majority vote of the membership not in­ consistent therewith. (c) Quarteriy Financial Committee. 1. The Quarterly Financial Committee shall make an examination for each .quarterly period of the finances of the Union and shall report fully on their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, separate recommendations and separate findings. 2. The findings and recommendations of this committee shall be completed within"a reasonable time and after the election of the members thereof, and shall be submitted to the Secretary-Treasurer who shall cause the same to be read in all ports, as set forth herein. 3. All officers. Union personnel and members are re­ sponsible for complying with all demands made for records, bills, vouchers, receipts, etc., by the said Quarterly Financial Committee. The committee shall also have available to it, the services of the independent certified public accountants retained by the Union. 4. Any action on the said report shall be as determined by a majority vote of the membership. 5. The Quarterly Financial Committee shall consist of seven (7) full book members in good standing to be elected at Headquarters—Port of New York. No officer. Headquarters Representative, Port Agent, or P^atrolrnan, shall be eligible for election to this Committee. Committee members shall be elected at the regular Headquarters Port of New York meeting designated by the SecretaryTreasurer. In the event such regular meetings cannot be held for lack of a quorum, the New York Port Agent .shall call a special meeting as early as possible for the electing of Committee members to serve on the Quarterly Financial Committee. On the day following their election, and con­ tinuing until the Committee has completed its report, each Committee member shall be paid for hours worked at the standby rate of pay, but in no event shall they be paid less than eight (8) hours per day. They shall be furnished room and board during the period they are performing tneir duties. In the event a committee member ceases to act, no replacement need be elected, unless there are less than three (3) conynittce members, in which event they shall suspend their work until a special election for committee members shall be held as provided above, for such number of com­ mittee members as shall be necessary to constitute a com­ mittee of not less than three (3) members in good standing. (d) Strike Committee 1. In no event shall a general strike take place unless ap­ proved by a majority vote of the membership or segment of the Union, whichever applies. July, 1976 •V/ 2. In the event a general strike has been approved by the membership the Port_ Agents in all affected ports shal call a timely special meeting for the purpose of electing a strike committee. This committee shall be composed of three full book mem't/ers and their duties shall consist of assisting the ^ Port Agent to effectuate all strike policies and strategies. Article XI Wages and Terms of Office of Officers and Other Bective Job Holders. Union Employees, and Others Section 1. The following elected office'-s and jobs shall be held for a term of four years, JdMi'elicfM lh t«ndtrhg shall be fori : fivcyears:; . -I ; Pfwident. . • ' I 'Vice-Presidents i Secretary-Jreasurer f Headquarters Representatives I Port Agents . r. Patrolmen ! The term years set forth herejs expressly subject to the! i provisions jfint assumption of offi<» as contained in Articlef uXnt«cctld(ii^dtthisConsatirti^ Section 2. The term of any elective jobs other than those indicated in Section 1 of this Article shall continue for so long as is necessary to complete the functions thereof, unless sooner terminated by a majority vote of the mem­ bership or segment of the Union, whichever applies, whose vote was originally necessary to elect the one or ones serving. Section 3. The compensation to be paid the holder of any office or other elective job shall be determined from time to time by the Executive Board subject to approval of the membership. Section 4. The foregoing provisions of this Article do not apply to any corporation, business, or other venture in which this Union participates; or which it organizes or creates. In such situations, instructions conveyed by the Executive Board shall be followed. Aitiele XII Qualifications for Officers, Headquarters Representatives, Port Agents, Patrolmen and Other Elective Jobs Section 1. Any member of the Union is eligible to be a candidate for, and hold, any office or the job of Head­ quarters Representative, Port Agent or Patrolman provided: (a) He has at least three (3) years of seatime in an unlicensed capacity aboard an American-flag merchant vessel or vessels. In computing time, time spent in the em­ ploy of the Union, its subsidiaries and its affiliates, or in any employment at the Union's direction, shall count the same as seatime. Union records. Welfare Plan records and/or company records can be used to determine eligibil­ ity; and (b) He has been a. full book member in continuous jjood standing in the Union for at least three (3) years immedi­ ately prior to his nomination; and F « feast ohe^ i^^ an' itnlicein^ catpacity, aboaxd an Ahi^'catt^a^ ye^l or? vessels covered by cwuract wift this tfeion or (IW)) days of employment" with, or in iany, office or job of,? the Union, its subsidiaries and its affiliates, or in any employjment at the Union's direction or a, OHiibination of these& ! between January 1 and the time of nominaticm in the electioii? year, exc^t if such seatime is wholfy aboaid such fnerchant| vessels operating solely up<M» the Greht Lakes or, if such| : seatime is wholly aboard tugboats, towboats or dredges ^df ; contractual employment thereon is for fixed days with equal • ! amount of days off, he di 11 have at least sixty-five (65) daysi^ of such seatime instead of the foregoing one hundred (lOO); ' d^s;::mid:, L:. (d) He is a citizen of the United States of America; and (e) He is not disqualified by law. He is not receiving a pension from this Union's Pension" Fund, if any, or from a Union-Management Fund to which Fund this Union is a party or from a company under contract with this Union. (f) Hd m Jot sailed in a licbi^ aboard Jn ' American flag merchant vessel or vessels wtbin 24 consecn-" live months immediately prior to the opening of nominations^. Section 2. Ali candidates for, and holders of, other elec­ tive jobs not specified in the preceding sections shall be full hook members of the Union. Section 3. All candidates for, and holders of elective offices and jobs, whether elected or appointed in accordance with this Constitution, shall maintain full book membership in good standing. Article XIII Elections for Officers. Headquarters Representatives, Port Agents and Patrolmen Section 1. Nominations. Except as provided in Section 2 (b) of this Article, any full book member may submit his name for nomination for any office, or the job of Headquarters Representative, Port Agent or Patrolman, by delivering or causing to be deliv­ ered in "person, to the office of the Secretary-Treasurer at headquarters, or sending, a letter addressed to the Creden­ tials Committee, in care of the Secretary-Treasurer, at the address of headquarters. This letter shall be dated and shall contain the following: (a) The name of the candidate. (b) His home address and mailing address. (c) His book number. (d) The title of the office or other job for which he is a candidate, including the name of. the Port in the event the position sought is that of Agent or Patrol­ man. (e) Proof of citizenship. (f) Proof of seatime and/or employment as required for candidates, (g) In the event the member is on a Ye^l, he shall notufy the Credentials Committee what vessel he is on. This shall be done also if he ships subsequent to forwarding his credentials. . ; , • j' ;h) Annexing a certificate in the following form, signed and dated by the proposed nominee: "I hereby certify that I am not now, nor, for the five (5) years last past, have I been either a member of the Com­ munist Party or convicted of. or served any part of a prison term resulting from conviction of robbery, bribery, extor­ tion, embezzlement, grand larceny, burglary, arson, viola­ tion of narcotics laws, murder, rape, assault with intent to kill, assault which inflicts grievous bodily injury, or violalation of Title II or HI of the Landrum-Gi ffin Act. or conspiracy to commit any such crimes." Dated Signature of member Book No ; Printed forms Of the ce^l!|lfc;.^ :nall be made available to nominees. Where a nominee cannot truthfully execute such a certificate, but is, in fact, legally eligible for an office or job by reason of the restoration of civil rights originally revoked by such conviction or a favorable deter­ mination by the Board of Parole of the United States De­ partment of Justice, he shall, in lieu of the foregoing certificate, furnish a complete signed statement of the facts of his case together with true copies of the documents supporting his statement. Any full book member may nominate any other full book member in which event such full book member so nominated shall comply with the provisions of this Article as they are set forth herein, relating to the submission of credentials. By reason of the above self nomination provi­ sion the responsibility if any, for notifying a nominee of his nomination to office, shall be that of the nominator. All documents required herein must reach headquarters no earlier than July 15 and no later than August 15 the election year. The Secretary-Treasurer is charged with safekeeping of these letters and shall turn them over^ to the Credentials Committee upon the latter's request. Section 2. Credentials Committee. (a) A Credentials Committee shall be elected at the regular meeting in August of the election year, at the port where Headquarters is located. It shall consist of six (6) full book members in attendance at the meeting, with two (2) members to be elected from each of the Deck, Engine and Stewards Departments. No officer. Headquarters Repre­ sentative, Port Agent or Patrolman, or candidate for office or the job of Headquarters Representative, Port Agent or Patrolman, shall be eligible for election to this Committee, except as provided for in Article X, Section 4. In the event any committee member is unable to serve, the Committee shall suspend until the President or Executive Vice-Presi­ dent, or the Secretary-Treasurer, in that order, calls a special meeting at the port where Headquarters is located in order to elect a replacement. The Committee's results shall be by majority vote, with any tie vote being resolved by a majority vote of the membership at a special meeting called for that purpose at that Port. (b) After its election, the Committee shall immediately go into session. It shall determine whether the persop has submitted his application correctly and possesses the neces­ sary qualifications. The Committee sha 1 prepare a report listing each applicant and his book number under the office or job he is seeking. Each applicant shal! be marked "qualified" or "disqualified" according to the findings of the. Committee. Where an applicant has been marked "dis­ qualified," the reason therefor must be stated in the report. Where a tie vote has been resolved by a special meeting of the membership, that fact shall also be noted, with sufficient detail. The report shall be signed by all of the Committee members, and be completed and submitted to the Ports in time for the next regular meeting after their election. At this meeting, it shall be read and incorporated in the minutes, and then posted on the bulletin board in each port. On the last day of nominations, one member of theCommittee shall stand by in Headquarters to accept de­ livery of credentials. All credentials must be in head­ quarters by midnight of closing day. (c) When an applicant has been disqualified by the committee, he shall be notified immediately by telegram at the addresses listed by him pursuant to Section 1 of this Article. He shall also be sent a letter containing their rea­ sons for such disqualification by air mail, special delivery, registered or certified, to the mailing address designated pursuant to Section 1(b) of this Article. A disqualified applicant shall have the right to take an appeal to the membership from the decision of the Committee. He shall forward copies of such appeal to each port, where the appeal shall be presented ahd voted upon at a regular meeting no later than the second meeting after the Com­ mittee's election. It is the responsibility of the applicant to insure timely delivery of his appeal. In any event, without prejudice to his written appeal, the applicant may appear in person before the Committee within two days after the day on which the telegram is sent, to correct his application or argue for his qualification. The committee's report shall be prepared early enough to allow the applicant to appear before it within the time set forth in this Constitution and still reach the ports in time for the first regular meeting after its election. (d) A majority vote of the membership shall, in the case of such appeals, be sufficient to over-rule any disquali­ fication by the Credentials Committee, in which event the one so previously classified shall then be deemed qualified. (e) The Credentials Committee, in passing upon the qualifications of candidates, shall have the right to con­ clusively presume that anyone nominated and qualified in previous elections for candidacy for any office, or the job of Headquarters Representative, Port Agent or Patrolman, has met all the requir/ements of Section 1(a) of Article XII. Section 3. BallotinE Procedures. (a) Balloting in the manner hereafter provided, shall commence on November 1st of the election year and shall continue through December 31st, exclusive of Sundays and (for each individual Port) holidays legally recognized in the City of which the port affected is located. If November 1st br December 31st falls on a holiday legally recognized in a Port in the City in which that port is located, the balloting period in such port shall commence or terminate, as the case may be, on the next succeeding business day. Subject to the foregoing, for the purpose of full book members securing their ballots, the ports shall be open from 9:00 A.M. to 12 Noon, Monday through Saturdays, ex­ cluding holidays. (b) Balloting shall be by mail. The Secretary-Treasurer shall insure the proper and timely preparation of ballots, without partiality as to candidates or ports. The ballots may contain general information and instructive comments not inconsistent with the provisions of this Constitution. All qualified candidates shall be listed thereon alphabetically within each category with book number and job seniority classification status. The listing of the ports shall first set forth Headquarters and then shall follow a geographical pattern, commencing with the most northerly port of the Atlantic Coast, follow­ ing the Atlantic Coast down to the most southerly port on that coast, then westerly along the Gulf of Mexico and so on, until the list of ports is exhausted. Any port outside the Continental United States shall then be added. There shall be no write-in voting and no provisions for the same I- r, ? -f- I i I • t'K:. • A t 1 Page 33 I'Al �jr r; f! .! shall appear on the ballot. Each ballot shall be so prepared as to have the number thereon placed at the top thereof and shall be so perforated as to enable that portion- con­ taining the said number to be easily removed to insure secrecy of the ballot. On this removable portion shall also be placed a short statement indicating the nature of the ballot and the voting date thereof. (c) The ballots so prepared at the direction of the Secretary-Treasurer shall be the only official ballots. No others may be used. Each ballot shall be numbered as indi­ cated in the preceding paragraphs and shall be numbered consecutively, commencing with number 1. A sufficient amount shall be printed and distributed to each Port. A record of the ballots, both by serial numbers and amount, sent thereto, shall be maintained by the Secretary-Treasurer, who shall also send each Port Agent a verification list indi­ cating the amount and serial numbers of the ballots sent. The Secretary-Treasurer shall also send to each Port Agent a sufficient amount of blank opaque envelopes containing the word, "Ballot" on the face of the envelope, as well as a sufficient amount of opaque mailing envelopes, first class postage prepaid and printed on the face thereon as the addressee shall be the name and address of the depository for the receipt of such ballots as designated by the Presi­ dent in the manner provided by Article X, Section 1, of this Constitution. In the upper left-hand comer of such mailing envelope, there shall be printed thereon, as a top line, provision for the voter's signature and on another fine immediately thereunder, provision for the printing of the voter's name and book number. In addition, the SecretaryTreasurer shall also send a sufficient amount of mailing envelopes identical with the mailing envelopes mentioned above, except that they Shall be of different color, and shall contain on the face of such envelope in bold letters, the word, "Challenge." The Secretary-Treasurer shall further furnish a sufficient amount of "Roster Sheets" which shall have printed thereon, at the top thereof, the year of the election, and immediately thereunder, five (5) vertical col­ umns designated, date, ballot number, signature full book member's name, book number, and comments, and such roster sheets shall contain horizontal lines immediately tmder the captions of each of the above five columns. The Secre­ tary-Treasurer shall alio send a sufficient amount of envel­ opes with the printed n.-smc and address of the depository on the face thereof, and in the upper left-hand comer, the name of the port artd address, and on the face of such envelope, should be printed the words, "Roster' Sheets and Ballot Stubs". Each Port Agent shall maintain separate records of the ballots sent him and shall inspect and count the ballots when received, to insure that the amount sent, as well as the numbers thereon, conform to the amount and numbers listed by the Secretary-Treasurer as having been sent to that Port. The Port Agent shall immediately execute and return to the Secretary-Treasurer a receipt, acknowledging the correctness of ihe amount and the numbers of the ballots sent, or shall notify the Secretary-Treasurer of any discrepancy. Discrepancies shall be corrected as soon as possible prior to the voting period. In any event, receipts shall be forwarded for all the aforementioned election material actually received. The Secretary-Treasurer shall prepare a file in which shall be kept memoranda and correspondence dealing with the election. This file shall at all times be available to any member asking for inspection of the same at the office of the Secretary-Treasurer and shall be turned over to the Union Tallying Committee. (d) Balloting shall be secret. Only full book members in good standing may vote. Each full book member may secure his ballot at Port offices, from the Port Agent or his duly designated representative at such port. Each Port Agent shall designate an area at the Port office over which should be posted the legend "Voting Ballots Secured Here." When a full book member appears to vote he shall present his-book to the Port Agent or his aforementioned duly designated representative. The Port Agent or his duly designated representative shall insert on the roster sheet under the appropriate column the date, the number of the ballot given to such member and his full book number, and the member shall then sign his name on such roster sheet under the appropriate column. Such member shall have his book stamped with the word, "Voted" and the date, and shall be given a ballot, and simultaneously the perforation on the top of the ballot shall be removed. At the same time the member shall be given the envelope marked "Ballot" together with the pre-paid postage mailing envelope addressed to the depository. The member shall take such ballot and envelopes and in secret thereafter, mark his ballot, fold the same, insert it in the blank envelope marked "Ballot", seal the same, then insert such "Ballot" envelope into the mailing envelope, seal such mailing envelope, sign his name on the upper left-hand corner on the first line of such mailing envelope and on the second line in the upper left-hand corner print his name and book number, after which he shall mail or cause the same to be mailed. In the event a full book member appears to vote and is not in good standing, or does not have his membership book with him or it appears for other valid reasons he is not eligible to vote, the same procedure as provided above shall apply to him, except that on the roster sheet under the column "Comments", notation should be made that the member voted a challenged ballot and the reason for his challenge. Such member's membership book shall be stamped "voted challenge", and the date, and such member instead of the above-mentioned mailing envelope, shall be given the mailing envelope of a different color marked on the face thereof with the word, "Chal­ lenge'!. At the end of each day, the Port Agent or his duly designated representative shall enclose in the envelope addressed to the depository and marked "Roster Sheets and Ballot Stubs", the roster sheet or sheets executed by the members that day, together with the numbered perforated slips removed from the ballots which had been given to the members, and then mail the same to such depository. To insure that an adequate supply of all balloting material is maintained in all ports at all times, the Port Agent or his duly designated representative, simultaneously with mailing of the roster sheets and ballot stubs to the depository at the end of each day, shall also make a copy of the roster sheet for that day and mail the same to the SecretaryTreasurer at Headquarters. The Port Agent shall be responsible for the proper safeguarding of all election material and shall not release any of it until duly called for and shall insure that no one tampers with the material placed in his custody. (e) Full book members may request and vote aii absen­ tee ballot under the following circumstances; while such member is employed on a Union contracted vessel and which vessel's schedule does not provide for it to be at a port in which a ballot can be secured during the time and period provided for in Section 4(a) of this Article or is in a USPHS Hospital anytime during the first ten (10) days of the month of November of the Election Year. The mem- Page34 her shall make a request for an absentee ballot by registered or certified mail or the equivalent mailing device at the location from which such request is made, if such be the case. Such request shall contain a desi^ation as to the address to which such member wishes his absentee ballot returned. The request shall be postmarked no later than 12:00 P.M. on the 15th day of November of the election year, shall be directed to the Secretary-Treasurer at Head­ quarters and must be delivered no later than the 25th of such November. The Secretary-Treasurer shall determine whether such member is eligible to vote such absentee ballot. The Secretary-Treasurer, if he determines that such member is so eligible, he shall by the 30th of such Novem­ ber, send by registered mail, return receipt requested, to the address so designated by such member, a "Ballot", after removing the perforated numbered stub, together with the hereinbefore mentioned "Ballot" envelope, and mailing envelope addressed to the depository, except that printed on the face of such mailing envelope, shal be the words "Absentee Ballot" and appropriate voting instructions shall accompany such mailing to the member. If the SecretaryTreasurer determines that such member is ineligible to receive such abstentee ballot, he shall nevertheless send such member the aforementioned ballot with accompanying material except that the mailing envelope addressed to the depository shall have printed on the face thereof the words "Challenged Absentee Ballot." The SecretaryTre 3urer shall keep records of all of the foregoing, includ­ ing the reasons for determining such member's ineligibility, which records shall be open for inspection by full book members and upon the convening of the Union Tallying Committee, presented to them. The Secretary-Treasurer shall send to all Ports, the names and book numbers of the members to whom absentee ballots were sent. (f) All ballots to be counted, must be received by the depository no later than the January 5th immediately sub­ sequent to the election year and must be postmarked no later than 12 midnight December 31st of the election year. SectioR 4. (a) At the close of the last day of the period for securing ballots, the Port Agent in each port, in addi­ tion to his duties set forth above, shall deliver or ifiail to Headquarters by regi.stered or certified mail, attention Union Tallying Committee, all unused baiJots and shall specifically set forth, by serial number and amount, the unused ballots so forwarded. " (b). The Union TallVinrCtoamtfi^®^^^ 18 fBII hook members. Two shaU be elected froni each of the 9 ports IfT^ew York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Mobile, New Orleim^ llouston^ Ue^ty:; and St. IXMUS, The elec­ tion shall be held at the regular meeting, in December of the election year, or if the Executive Board otherwise deter­ mines prior thereto, at a special meeting held in the afore­ said ports, on the first business day of the last week of said month. No officer. Headquarters Representative, Port Agent, Patrolman, or candidate for office, or the job of Headquar­ ters Representative, Port Agent or Patrolman, shall be eligible for election to this Committee, except as provided for in Article X, Section 4. In addition to its duties herein set forth, the Union Tallying Committee shall be charged with the tallying of all the ballots and the preparation of a closing report setting forth, in complete detail, the results of the election, including a complete accounting of all ballots and stubs, and reconciliation of the same with the rosters, and receipts of the Port Agents, all with detailed reference to serial numbers and amounts and with each total broken down into port totals. The Tallying Committee shall have access to all election records and files for their inspection, examination and verification. The report shall clearly detail all discrepancies discovered and shall contain recommendations for the treatment of these discrepancies All members of the Committee shall sign the report, with­ out prejudice, however, to the right of any member thereof to submit a dissenting report as to the accuracy of the count and the validity of the ballots, with pertinent details. In connection with the tally of ballots there shall be no counting of ballots until all mailing envelopes containing valid ballots have first been opened, the ballot envelopes removed intact and then all of such ballot envelopes mixed together, after which such ballot envelopes shall be opened and counted in such multiples as the Committee may deem expedient and manageable. The Committee shall resolve all issues on challenged ballots and then tally those found valid, utilizing the same procedure as provided in the preceding sentence either jointly or separately. (c) The members of the Union Tallying Committee shall, after their election, proceed to the port in which Headquarters is located, to arrive at that port no later than January 5th of the year immediately after the election year. Each member of the Committee not elected from the port in which ^Headquarters is located shall be reimbursed for transportation, meals, and lodging expenses occasioned by their traveling to and returning from that Port. Committee members elected from the port in which Headquarters is located, shall be similarly reimbursed, except for transpor­ tation. All members of the Committee shall also be paid at the prevailing standby rate of pay from the day subse­ quent to their election to the day they return, in normal course, to the port from which they were elected. The Union Tallying Committee shall elect a chairman from among themselves and, subject to the express terms of this Constitution, adopt its own procedures. All decisions of such Committee and the contents of their report shall Ije valid if made by a majority vote, provided there be a quorum in attendance, which quorum is hereby fixed at The Committee, but not less than a quorum thereof, shall have the sole right and duty to obtain all mailed ballots and the other mailed election material from the depositoiw and to insure their safe custody during the course of the Committee's proceedings. The proceedings of the Committee except for their organizational meeting and their actual preparation of the closing report and dissents therefrom, if any, shall be open to any member, provided he observes decorum. Any candidate may act as an observer and/or designate another member to act as his observer at the counting of the ballots. In no event shall issuance of the above referred to closing report of the Committee be delayed beyond January 31st immediately subsequent to the close of the election year. In the discharge of its duties, the Committee may call upon and utilize the services of clerical employees of the Union. The Committee shall be discharged upon the completion of the issuance and dis­ patch of its report as required in this Article. In the event a recheck and recount is ordered pursuant to this Article, the Committee shall be reconstituted, except that if any member thereof is not available, a substitute therefore shall be elected from the appropriate port at a special meeting held for that purpo.se as soon as possible. (d) The report of the Committee shall be made up in sufficient copies to comply with the following requirements: two copies shall be mailed by the Committee to each Port Agent and the Secretary-Treasurer 'no later than January 31st immediately subsequent to the close of the election year. As soon as these copies arc received, each Port Agent shall post one copy of the report on the bulletin board, m a conspicuous manner, and notify the Secrmry-Treasurcr in writing, as to the date of such posting. This copy shall be kept posted until after the Election Report Meeting, which shall be the March regular membership meeting im­ mediately following the close of the election year. At the Election Report Meeting, the other copy of the report shall he read verbatim (c) Any full book member claiming a violation of the election and balloting procedure or the conduct of the same, shall within 72 hours of the occurrence of the claimed violation, notify the Secretary-Treasurer at Head­ quarters, in writing, by certified mail, of the same, setting forth his name, book number and the details so that ap^ propriate corrective action if warranted may be taken. The Secretary-Treasurer shall expeditiously investigate the facts concerning the claimed violation, take such action as may be necessary, if any, and make a report and recommenda­ tion, if necessary, a copy of which shall be sent to the member and the original shall be filed for the Union Tally­ ing Comimttee for their appropriate action, report and rec­ ommendation, if any. The foregoing shall not be applicable to matters involving the Credentials Committee's action or report, the provisions of Article XIII, Sections I and 2 being the pertinent provisions applicable to such matters. All protests as to any and all aspects of the election and balloting procedures or the conduct of the same, not passed upon by the Union Tallying Committee in its report, excluding therefrom matters involving the Credentials Committee's action or report as provided in the last sentence of the immediately preceding paragraph, but including the procedure and report of the Union Tallying Committee, shall be filed in writing by certified mail with the SecretaryTreasurer at Headquarters, to be received no later than the February 25th immediately subsequent to the close of the election year. It shall be the responsibility of the member to insure that his written protest is received by the Secretary-Treasurer no later than such February 25th. The Secretary-Treasurer shall forward copies of such written protest to all ports in sufficient time to be read at the Election Report Meeting. The written protest shall contain the full book member's name, book number, and all details constituting the protest. (f) At th'e Election Report Meeting the report and recommendation of the Union Tallying Committee, includ­ ing but not limited to discrepancies, protests passed upon by them, as well as protests filed with the SecretaryTreasurer as provided for in Section (e) immediately above, shall be acted upon by the meeting. A majority vote of the membership shall decide what action, if any, in accordance with the Constitution shall be taken thereon, which action, however, shall not include the ordering of a special vote, unless reported discrepancies or protested procedure or conduct found to have occurred and to be violative of the Constitution, affected the results of the vote for any office or job, in which event, the special vote shall be restricted to such office, offices and/or job or jobs, as the case may be. A majority of the membership at the Election Report Meetings may order a recheck and recount when a dissent to the closing report has been issued by three (3) or more members of the Union Tallying Com­ mittee. Except for the contingencies provided for in this Section 4(f), the closing report shall be accepted as final. There shall be no further protest or appeal from the action of the majority of the membership at the Election Report Meetings. (g) Any special vote ordered pursuant to Section 4(f) shall be commenced within ninety (90) days after the first day of the month immediately subsequent to the Election Report Meetings mentioned above. The depository shall be the same as designated for the election from which the special vote is ordered. And the procedures shall be the same as provided for in this Section 4, except where specific dates are provided for, the days shall be the dates applicable, which provide for the identical time and days originally provided for in this Section 4. The Election Re­ port Meeting for the aforesaid special vote shall be that meeting immediately subsequent to the report of the Union Tallying Committee separated by one calendar month. Section 5. Elected Officers and Job Holders: (a) A candidate unopposed for any office or job shall be deemed elected to such office or job notwithstanding that his name may appear on the ballot. The Union Tallying Committee shall not be required to tally completely the results of the voting for such unopposed candidate but shall certify in their report, that such unopposed candidate has been elected to such office or job. The Election Report Meeting shall accept the above certification of the Union Tallying Committee without change. Section 6. Installation into Office and the Job of Head­ quarters Representative, Port Agent or Patrolman: (a) The person elected shall be that person having the largest number of votes cast for the particular office or job involved. Where more than one person is to be elected for a particular office or job, the proper number of candidates receiving the successively highest number of votes shall be declared elected. These determinations shall be made only from the results deemed final and accepted as provided in this Article. It shall be the duty of the President to notify each individual elected. (b) The duly elected officers and other job holders shall take over their respective offices and jobs, and assume the duties thereof, at midnight of the night of the Election Report Meeting, or the next regular meeting, depending upon which meeting the results as to each of the foregoing are deemed final and accepted, as provided in this Article. The term of their predecessors shall continue up to, and expire at, that time, notwithstanding anything to the con­ trary contained in Article XI, Section 1. This shall not apply where the successful candidate cannot assume his office because he is at sea. In such event, a majority votq of the membership may grant additional time for the assumption of the office or job. In the event of the failure of the newly-elected Presi­ dent to assutne office the provisions of Article X, Section 11 shall apply until the expiration of the term. All other cases of failure to assume office shall be dealt with as decided by a majority vote of the membership. Section 7. The Secretary-Treasurer is specifically charged with the preservation and retention of all election records, including the ballots, as required by law, and is directed and authorized to issue such other and further directives as to the election procedures as are required by law, which directives shall be part of the election procedures of. tjtis Union. , , , Seafarers L()j( �\/ Artick XIV Other Beetlom SccdM 1. THal Committee. A Trial Committee shall be elected at a special irteeting held at 10:00 A.M., the next business day following the regular meeting of the Port where the Trial is to take place It shall consist of five full book members, of which three shall constitute a quorum. No officer, Headquarters Repre­ sentative. Port Agent. Port Patrolman, or other Union personnel may be elected to serve on a Trial Committee. No member who intends to be a witness in the pending trial may serve, nor may any member who cannot for any reason, render an honest decision. It shall be the duty of every member to decline nomination if he knows, or has reason to believe, any of the foregoing disqualifications apply to him. The piembers of this committee shall be elected under such generally applicable rules as are adopted by a majority vote of the membership. Scctica 2. Anpeab Committee. The Appeals Committee shall consist of seven full book members, five of whom shall constitute a quorum, elected at the port where headquarters Is located. The same dis­ qualifications and duties of members shall apply with regard to this committee as apply to the Trial Committee. In addi­ tion, no member may serve on an Appeals Committee in the hearing of an appeal from a Trial Committee decision, if the said member was a member of the Trial Committee. Article XV Trials and Appeals SectkM 1. Any member may bring charges against any other member for the commission of an offense as set forth in this Constitution. These charges shall be in writing and signed by the accuser, who shall ajso include his book number. The accuser shall deliver thc^ charges to the Port Agent of the port nearest the place of the offense, or the port of pay-off, if the offense took place aboard ship. He shall also request the Port Agent to present these charges at the next regular meeting. The accuser may withdraw his charges before the meeting takes place. Section 2. After presentation of the charges and the re­ quest to the Port Agent, the Port Agent shall cause those charges to be read at the said meeting. If'the charges are rejected by a majority vote of the port, no further action may be taken thereon, unless ruled other­ wise by a majority vote of the membership of the Union within 90 days thereafter. If the charges arc accepted, and the accused is present, he shall be automatically on notice that he will be tried the following morning. At his request, the trial shall be postponed until the morning following the next regular meeting, at which time the Trial Committee will then be elected. He shall also be handed a written copy of the charges made against him. If the accused is not present, the Port Agent shall im­ mediately cause to be sent to him, by registered mail .addressed to his last known mailing address on file with the Union a copy of the charges, the names and book numbers of the accusers, and a notification, that he must appear with his witnesses, ready for trial the morning after the next regular meeting, at which meeting the Trial Com­ mittee will be elected. In the event a majority of the membership of the Union shall vote to accept charges after their rejection by a port, the trial shall take place in the Port where Headquarters is located. Due notice thereof shall be given to the accused, who shall be informed of the name of his accusers, and who shall receive a written statement of the charges. At the request of the accused, transportation and' subsistence shall be provided the accused and his witnesses. Section 3. The Trial Committee shall hear all pertinent evidence and shall not be bound by the rules of evidence required by courts of law but may receive all relevant testimony. The Trial Committee may grant adjournments, at the request of the accused, to enable him to make a proper defense. In the event the Trial Committee falls beneath the quorum, it shall adjourn until a quorum does exist. Section 4. No trial shall be conducted unless all the ac­ cusers are present. The Trial Committee shall conduct the trial except that the accused shall have the right to crossexamine the accuser, or accusers and the witnesses, as well as to conduct his own defense. The accused may select any member to assist him in his defense at the trial, provided, (a) the said member is available at the time of the trial and (b) the said member agrees to render such assistance. If the accused challenges the qualifications of the members of the Trial Committee, or states that the charges do not adequately inform him of what wrong he allegedly com­ mitted, or the. time and place of such commission, such matters shall be ruled upon and disposed of, prior to proceeding on the merits of the defense. The guilt of an accused shall be found only if proven by the weight of the evidence, and the burden of such proof shall be upon the accuser. Every finding shall be based on the quality of the evidence and not solely on the number of witnesses produced. Section 5. The Trial Committee shall make finding as to guilt or innocence, and recommendations as to punishment and/or other Union action deemed desirable in the light of the proceedings. These findings and recommendations shall be those of a majority of the committee, and shall be in writing, as shall be any dissent. The committee shall forward its findings and recommendations, along with any dissent to the Port Agent of the port where the trial took place, while a copy thereof shall be forwarded to the accused and the accuser, either in person or by mail addressed to their last known addresses. The findings shall include a state­ ment that the rights of the accused under this Constitution, were properly safeguarded. The findings also must contain the charges made, the date of the trial, the name and address of the accused, the accuser, and each witness; shall describe each document used at the trial; shall contain a fair summary of the proceedings, and shall state the find­ ings as to guilt or innocence. If possible, all documents used at the trial shall be kept. All findings and recom­ mendations shall be made a part of the regular files. Section 6. The Port Agent of the Port of Trial shall, upon receipt of the findings and recommendations of the Trial Committee, cause the findings and recommendations to be presented, and entered into- the minutes, at the next regular meeting. Sectimi 7. The Port .Agent shall send the re<»rd of the entire proceedings to headquarters, which shall cMse sufficient copies thereof to be made and sent to each Port in time fdr' the next regularly scheduled meeting. July, 1976 i; Section 8. At the latter meeting, the proceedings shall be discussed. The meeting shall then vote. A majority vote of the membership of the Union shall: (a) Accept the findings and recommendations, or (b) Reject the findings and recommendations, or (c) Accept the findings, but modify the recommenda­ tions. or (d) Order a new trial after finding that substantial justice has not been done with regard to the charges. In this event, a new trial shall take place at the port where headquarters is located and upon application, the accused, the accusers, and their witnesses shall be furnished trans­ portation and subsistence. Section 9. After the vote set forth in Section 8, any punishment so decided upon shall become effective. Head­ quarters shall cause notice of the results thereof to be sent to each accused and accuser. Section 10. An accused who has been fotmd guilty, or who is under effective punishment may appeal in the following manner: He may send or deliver a notice of appeal to Head­ quarters within 30 days after receipt of the notice of the decision of the membership. Section 11. At the next regular meeting of the port where Headquarters is located, after receipt of the notice of appeal, the notice shall be presented and shall then become part of the minutes. An Appeals Committee shall then be elected. The Vice-President in charge of contracts is charged with the duty of presenting the before-mentioned proceedings and all available documents used as evidence at the trial to the Appeals Committee, as well as any writ­ ten statement or argument submitted by the accused. The accused may argue his appeal in person, if he so desires. The appeal shall be heard at Union Headquarters on the night the committee is elected. It shall be the responsibility of the accused to insure that his written statement or argument arrives at headquarters in time for such presenta­ tion. Section 12. The Appeals Committee shall decide the appeal as soon as possible, consistent with fair considera­ tion of the evidence and arguments before it. It may grant adjournments and may request the accused or accusers to present arguments, whenever necessary for such fair consid­ eration. Section 13. The decision of the Appeals Committee shall be by majority vote, and shall be in the form of findings and recommendations. Dissents will be allowed. Decisions and dissents shall be in writing and signed by those participating in such decision or dissent. In making its find­ ings and recommendations, the committee shall be gov­ erned by the following: •(a) No finding of guilt shall be reversed if there is sub­ stantial evidence to support such a finding and. in such case, the Appeals Committee shall not make its own find­ ings as to the weight of evidence. (b) In no event shall increased punishment be. recom­ mended. (c) A new trial shall be recommended if the Appeals Committee finds—(a) that any member of the Trial Committee should have been disqualified, or (b) that the accused was not adequately informed of the details of the charged offense, which resulted in his not having been given a fair trial, or (c) that for any other reason, the accused was not given a fair trial. (d) If there is not substantial evidence to support a finding of guilt, the Appeals Committee shall recommend that the charge on which the finding was based be dis­ missed. (e) The Appeals Committee may recommend lesser punishment. Section 14. The Appeals Committee shall deliver its deci­ sion and dissent, if any, to headquarters, which shall cause sufficient copies to be published and shall have them sent to each port in time to reach there before the next regular scheduled meeting. Headquarters shall also Send a copy to each accused and accuser at their last known address, or notify them in person. Section 15. At the meeting indicated in Section 14 of this Article, the membership, by a majority vote, shall accept the decision of the Appeals Committee, or the dissent therein. If there is no dissent, the decision of the Appeals Committee shall stand. If a new trial is ordered, that trial shall be held in the port where headquarters is located, in the manner provided for in Section 2 of this Article. Any decision so providing for a new trial shall contain such directions as will insure a fair hearing to the accused. Section 16. Headquarters shall notify the accused and each accuser, either in person or in writing addressed to their last known address, of the results of the api^al. A further appeal shall be allowed as set forth in Section 17 of this Article. ^ Section 17. Each member is charged with knowledge of the provisions of the Constitution of the Seafarers Inter­ national Union of North America, and the rights of. and procedure as to. further appeal as provided for therein. Decisions reached thereunder shall be binding on all mem­ bers of the Union. Section 18. It shall be the duty of all members of the Union to take all steps within their constitutional power to carry out the terms of any effective decisions. Section 19. Every accused shall receive a written copy of the charges preferred against him and shall be given a reasonable time to prepare his'defense, but he may there­ after plead guilty and waive any or all of the other n'ghts and privileges granted to him by this Article. If an accused has been properly notified of his trial and fails to attend without properly requesting a postponement, the Trial Committee may hold its trial without his presence. Article XVi Offenses and Penalties . Section 1. Upon proof of the commission of the following offenses, the member shall be expelled from membership: (a) Proof of membership in any organization advocat­ ing' the overthrow of the Government of the United States by force; fb) Acting as an informer against the interest of the Union or the membership in any organizational campaign: (c) Acting as an informer for. or agent of. the company against the interest of the membership or the Union; (d) The commission of any act as part of a conspiracy to destroy the Union. Section 2. Upon proof of the commission of any <rf the following offenses, the member shall be penalized up to and including a penalty of expulsion from the Union. In the event the penalty of expulsion is not invoked or recommended, the penalty shall not exceed suspension from the rights and privileges of membershif. for more than two (2) years, or a fine of $50.00 or both: (a) Willfully misappropriating or misusing Union prop­ erty of the value in excess of $50.00. (b) Unauthorized use of Union property, records, stamps, seals, etc.. for the purpose of personal gain; (c) Willful misuse of any <^ce or job, elective or not, within the Union for the purpose of personal gain, finan­ cial or otherwise, or the willful refusal or failure to execute the duties or functions of the said office or job, or gross neglect or abuse in executing such duties or functiotis or other serious misconduct or breach of trust. The President may. during the pendency of disciplinaiy proceedings under this subsection, suspend the officer or ^holder from exercising the functions of the office or job. with or without pay. and designate his temporary replacement. (d) Unauthorized voting or unauthorized handling of ballots, stubs, rosters, verification lists, ballot boxes, or election files, or election material of any sort; (e) Preferring charges with knowledge that such charges are false: ^ (f) Making or transmitting, with intent to deceive, false reports or communications which fall within the scope of Union business; (g) E)eliberate failure or refusal to join one's ship or mis­ conduct or neglect of duty aboard ship, to the detriment <rf the Union or its agreements; (h) Deliberate and unauthorized interference, or deliberate and malicious villification, with regard to the execution of the duties of any office or job; (i) Paying for, or receiving mon^ for, employment aboard a vessel, exclusive of proper earnings and Union payments; G) Willful refusal to submit evidence of affiliation for the purpose of avoiding or delaying money payments to the Union, or unauthorizedly transferring or receiving evidence of Union affiliation, with intent to deceive; (k) Willful failure or refusal to carry out the order of those duly authorized to make such orders during time of strike. (I) Failure or refusal to pay a fine or asesssment within the time limit set therefore either by the Constitution or by action taken in accordance with the Constitution. . ii J •Ij i- •- I i f t;; ; . m Section 3. Upon proof of the commission of any of te following offenses, members shall be penalized up to and in­ cluding a suspension from the rights and privileges of membership for two (2) years, or a fine of $50.00 or both: (a) Willfully misappropriating or misusing Union prop­ erty of the value under $50.00; (b) Assuming any office or job, vhether elective or not with knowledge of the lack of possession of the qualifica­ tions required therefor, (c) Misconduct during any meeting or other official Union proceeding, or bringing the Union into disrepute by conduct not provided for elsewhere in this Article. (d) Refusal or negligent failure to carry out orders of those duly authorized to make such orders at any time. Section 4. Upon proof of the commission of any of the following offenses, members shall be penalized up to and including a fine of $50.00: (a) Refusal or willful failure to be present at sign-ons or payoffs; (b) Willful failure to submit his Union book to Union representatives at pay-off; (c) Disorderly conduct at pay-off or sign-on; (d) Refusal to cooperate with Union representatives in discharging their duties; (e) Disorderly conduct in the Union hall; (f) Gambling in the Union hall; (g) Negligent failure to join ship. m?., '• Section 5. Any member who has committed an offetise penalized by no more than a fine of $50.00 may elect to waive his rights under this'Constitution subject to the provi­ sions of Article XV, Section 19 and to pay the maximum fine cf $50.00 to the duly authorized representative of the Union. Section 6. This Union, and its members, shall not be deemed to waive any claim, of personal or property rights to which it or its members are entitled, by bringing the member to trial or enforcing a penalty as provided in this Constitution. Section 7, Any member under suspension for an offense under this Article shall continue to pay all dues and assess­ ments and must observe his duties to the Union, members, officials, and job holders. Article XYII Peblicatiofis This Union may publish such pamphlets, journals, news­ papers, magazines, periodicals and geieral literature, in such manner as may be determined, from time to time, by the Executive Board. 'I; Article XVIII Beads I f I : I ; Officers and job holders, whether elected or appointed as well as all other em{ffoyees handling monies of the Union shall be bonded as required by law. Article XIX Section 1. In the event no contrary policies or instinctioas are in existence, the President may authorize, make, or incur such expenditures and expenses as are normaUy en­ compassed within the authority conferred upon him by Article X of this Constitution. Section 2. The provisions of Section 1 shall simOarly apply to the routine accounting and administrative proce­ dures of the Union except those primarily concerned with trials, appeals, negotiations, strikes, and dections. Section 3. The provisions of this Article shall supersede to the extent applicable, the provisions of Article X of this Constitution. Artkte XX (•come Section 1. The income of this Union shall indude dues. initiation fees, fines, assessments, contributions, loans, inter- Page 35 T 1^ �, est, dividends, as well as income derived from any other legitimate business operation or other legitimate source. Section 2. An official Union receipt, properly filled out, shall be given to anyone paying money to the Union or to any person authorized by the Union to receive money. It shall be the duty of every person afiBliated with the Union who makes such, payments to demand such receipt Section 3. No assessments shall be levied except after a ballot conducted under such general rules as may be decided upon by a majority vote of the membership, provided that(a) The ballot must be secret. (b) The assessment must be approved by a majority of the valid ballots cast. Section 4. Except as otherwise provided by law, all pay­ ments by members or other affiliates of this Union shall be applied successively to the monetary obligations owed the Union commencing with the oldest in point of time, as measured from the date of accrual of such obligation. The period of arrears shall be calculated accordingly. Section 5. To the extent deemed appropriate by the majority of the Executive Board, funds and assets of the Union may be kept in an account or accounts without separation as to purpose and expended for all Union pur­ poses and objects. ). k Article XXi Other Types of Union Affiliation 'V To the extent permitted by law, this Union, by majority vote of the membership, may provide for affiliation with it by individuals in a lesser capacity than membership, or in a capacity other than membership. By majority vote of the membership, the Union may provide for the rights and ob­ ligations incident to- such capacities or affiliations. These rights and obligations may include, but are not limited to (a) the applicability or non-applicability of all or any part of the Constitution; (b) the terms of such affiliation; (c) the right of the Union to peremptory termination of such affiliation and, (d) the fees required for such affiliation. In no event may anyone not a member receive evidence of affiliation equivalent to that of members, receive priority or rights over members, or be termed a member. Article XXII Quorums Section 1. Unless elsewhere herein otherwise specifically provided, the quorum for a special meeting of a port shall be six (6) full book members. Section 2. The quorum for a regular meeting of.a Port shall be fifty (50) members. Section 3. Unless otherwise specifically set forth herein, the decisions, reports, recommendations, or other functions of any segment of the Union requiring a quorum to act officially, shall be a majority of those voting, and shall not be official or effective imless the quorum requirements are met. Section 4. Unless otherwise indicated herein, where the requirements for a quorum are not specifically set forth, a quorum shall be deemed to be a majority of those com­ posing the applicable segment of the Union. Article XXIII Meetings Section 1. Regular membership meetings shall be held monthly only in the following major jmrts at the following times; • I jnicpiing shall he field OS Monday-—at New York; on TVeafay—at Philadeljdtia; on Wednesday—at Raltimore; and on Friday—at Detroit. During the next week, meetings sltall he eld on Monday—at Houston; on Tuesday—at NSftw Orleans; Wednesday—at Motnle; &» fl^Hrsday—at San Frtmcisco; ^ , d on Friday—^at St. I^uis. All regular membership meetin^^arfcoinnmenM^^^ local time. Where a meeting day falls on a Holiday officially designated as such by the au­ thorities, of the state or municipality in which a port is located, the port meeting shall tajfe place on the following business, day. Saturday and Sunday shall not be deemed business days. The Area Vice Presidents shall be the chairmen of all regular meetings in ports in their respective areas. In the event the Area Vice Presidents are unable to attend a regular meeting of a port, they shall instruct the Port Agents, or other elected job holders, to act as chairmen of the meetings. In the event a quorum is not present at 2:30 P.M. the chairman of the meeting at the pertinent port shall postpone the opening of the meeting but in no event later than 3:00 P.M. Section 2. A special meeting at a port may be called only at the direction of the Port Agent or Area Vice President. • No special meeting may be held, except between the hour of 9:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. Notice of such meeting shall be posted at least two hours in advance, on the port bulletin board. The Area Vice Presidents shall be the chairmen of all special meetings in ports in their respective areas. In the event the Area Vice Presidents are unable to attend a spe­ cial meeting of a port, they shall instruct the Port Agents, or other elected job holders, to act as chairmen of the meetings. Section 3. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, all regular meetings shall be governed by the following: 1. The Union Constitution. 2. Majority vote of the members assembled. Article XXIV Definitions and Miscellaneous Provisions Relating Thereto It' Section 1. Incapacity. Unless otherwise set forth or dealt with herein, the term "incapacity," shall mean any illness or situation preventing the affected person from carrying, out his duties tor more than 30 days, provided that this does not result in a vacancy. However, nothing contained in this Article shall be deemed to prohibit the execution of the functions of more than one job and/or office in y which event no incapacity shall be deemed to exist with regard to the. regular job or office of the one taking over the duties arid functions of the one incapacitated. The period of incapacity thall be the time during which the circumstances exist Section 2. Unless otherwise set forth or dealt with herein' the term "vacancy" shall include failure to perform the functions of any office or job by reason of death, or resig­ nation, or suspension from membership or expulsion from the Union with no further right to appeal in accordance with the provisions of Article XV of this Constitution. Section 3. When applicable to the Union as a whole the term, "majority vote of the membership," shall mean the majority of all the valid votes cast by full book members at an official meeting of those ports holding a meeting. This definition shall prevail notwithstanding that one or more ports cannot hold meetings because of no quorum. For the purpose of this Section, the term "meeting" shall refer to those meetings to be held during the time {wriod within which a vote must be taken in accordance with the Con­ stitution and the custom and usage of the Union in the indicated priority. Section 4. When applicable solely to port action and not concerned with, or related to, the Union as a whole, and not forming part of a Union-wide vote, the term "majority vote of the membership," shall refer to the majority of the valid votes cast by the full book members at any. meeting of the^Port, regular or special. Section 5. The term, "membership action," or reference thereto, shall mean the same as the term "majority vote of the membership." Section 6. >^ere the. title of any officer or job, or the holder thereof, is set forth in this Constitution, all references thereto and the provisions concerned therewith shall be deemed to be equally applicable to whomever is duly acting in such office o^ job. Section 7. The term "Election Year" shall be deemed to mean that calendar ye^r prior to the calendar year in which elected officials and other elected job-holders are required to assume office. Section 8. The terms, "this Constitution", and "this amended Constitution," shall be deemed to have the same meaning and shall refer to the Constitution as amended which takes the place of the one adopted bv the Union in 1939, as amended up through | Section 9. The term, "member in good standing", shall mean a member whose monetary obligations to the Union are not in arrears for thirty days or more, or who is not under suspension or expulsion effective in accordance with this Constitution. Unless otherwise , expressly indicated, the term, "member," shall mean a member in good standing. Section 10. Unless plainly otherwise required by the con­ text of their use, the terms "Union book," "membership book," and "book," shall mean official evidence of Union membership. Section 11. The term "full l^k" or "full Union book", shall mean only an official certificate issued as evidence of Union membership which carries with it complete rights and privileges of membership except as may be specifically constitutionally otherwise provided. Section 12. The term, "full book member", shall mean a member to whom a full book has been duly issued and who is entitled to retain it in accordance with the provisions of this Constitution. meat upon aioy navigable waters, or days of employmeat in contracted employer unit represented by the Union. Seetiss *4. Tks tsrnt "in an unlicensed capacity at an American flag merchant vessel or vessels," shall inclu peraons^ employed in an unlicensed or licensed aboard dredges, tugboats, towboats and similar vessels to tow, propel, w push barges or other conveyances or J merchant vessel.* in docking or undocking, or persons other| wise employed in a contracted employer unit represented ^ticieIbcv Afflendments This Constitution shall be amended in the following manner Section 1. Any full book member may submit at any regular meeting of any Port proposed amendments to this Constitution in resolution form. If a majority vote of the membership of the Port approves it, the proposed amend­ ment shall be forwarded to all Ports for further action. Section 2. When a proposed amendment is accepted by a majority vote of the membership, it shall be referred to a Constitutional Committee in the-Port where Headquarters is located. This Committee shall be composed of six full book members, two from each department and shall be elected in accordance with such rules as are established by a majority vote of that Port. The Committee will act on all proposed amendments referred to it. The Committee may .receive whatever advice and assistance, legal or otherwise, 'it deems necessary. It shall prepare a report on the amend­ ment together with any proposed changes or substitutions or recommendations and the reasons for such recommenda­ tions. The latter shall then be submitted to the member­ ship. If a majority vote of the membership approves theamendment as recommended, it shall then be voted upon, in a yes or no vote by the membership of the Union by secret ballot in accordance with the procedure directed by a majority vote of the membership at the time it gives the approval necessary to put the referendum to a vote. The Union Tallying Committee shall consist of six (6) full book members, two from each of the three (3) d^artments of the Union, elected from Headquarters Port. The amendment shall cither be printed on the ballot, or if too lengthy, shall be referred to on the ballot. Copies of the amendment shall be posted on the bulletin boards of all ports and made available at the voting site in all ports. Section 3. If approved by a majority of the valid ballots cast, the amendment shall become effective immediately upon notification by the aforesaid Union Tallying Commit­ tee to the Secretary-Treasurer that the amendment has been so approved, unless otherwise specified in the amendment. The Secretary-Treasurer shall immediately notify all ports of the results of the vote on the amendment. EXHIBIT A Minimal requirements to be contained In Con­ stitution of subordinate ^odies ond divisions chor" tered by . or offilioted with the Seoforers Intemo' tlonol Union of North Amerieo-~-Atlontlc, Gulf. Lokes and Inland Waters District. I All members shall have equal rights and privileges, sub­ ject to reasonable rules and regulations, contained in this Constitution, including secret election, freedom of speech, the rigiii to hold office and the right of secret votes on assessment and dues increases, all in accordance with the law. II No member may be automatically suspended from mem­ bership except for non-payment of dues, and all members. shall be afforded a fair hearing upon written charges, with a reasonable time to prepare defense, when accused of an offense pnder the Constitution. III This Union is chartered by (and/or affiliated with), the Seafarers International Union of North America—^Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, and this Ccmstitution and any amendments thereto, shall not take eff^t un­ less and until approved as set forth in the Constitution of that Union. IV . An object of this Union is, within its reasonable capacity, to promote the welfare of, and assist, the Seafarers Intematibnal Union of North America—^Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District. The charter (and/or aflSliation) relaticMishijp betv »n this Union and the Seafarers International Union. of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District . shall not be dissolved so long as at least ten members of this Union, and the Seafarers International Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District acting through its Executive Board wish to continue such relationship. VI No amendment to this Constitution shall be effective UIH less and until approved by at least a two-thirds vote of the membership in a secret referendum conducted for that pur­ pose. In any event, the adoption of this Constitution and any amendments thereto, will not be effective unless and. imtil compliance with Article II of the Constitution of the Seafarers^JSptemational Union of North America—Atlantic. Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District is first made. VII The Seafarers International Union of North America— Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District shall have the right to check, inspect and make copies of all the books and records of this Union upon demand. VIII This Union shall not take any action which will have the effect of reducing its net assets, calculated through recog­ nized accounting procedures, below the amount of its in­ debtedness to the Seafarers International Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, unless approved by that Union through its Executive Board. IX So long as there exists any indebtedness by this Union to the Seafarers International Union of North America—At­ lantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, that Union shall have the right to appoint a representative or repre­ sentatives to this Union who shall have the power to attend all meetings of this Union, or its sub-divisions, or goveraing boards, if any; and who shall have access to all books and records of this Union on demand. This representative, or theM representatives, shall be charged with the duty of as­ sisting this Union and its membership, and acting as a liaison between the Seafarers International Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District and this Union. So long as any unpaid per capita tax, or any other in­ debtedness of any sort i§ owed by this Union to the Sea­ farers International Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, such indebtedness shall constitute a first lien on the assets of this Union, which lien shall not be impaired without the written approval of the Seafarers International Union of North America—At­ lantic, Gulf Lakes and Inland Waters District acting through its Executive Board. XI The per capita tax payable by this Union to the Seafarers International Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District shall be that which is fixed in accordance with the terms of the Constitution of that Union. XII This Constitution and actions by this Union pursuant thereto are subject to those provisions of the Constitution of the Seafarers International Union of North America—^At­ lantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District pertaining to affiliation, disaffiliation, trusteeships, and the granting and removal of charters. XIII This Union shall be affiliated with the Seafarers Interna­ tional Union of North America through the Seafarers In­ ternational Union of North America—^Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District. It shall share in, and participate as part of, the delegation of that District to the Convention of the Seafarers International Union or North America in accordance with the provisions of the .Constitution of the Seafarers International Union of North America—Atlantic. Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District. •V V Seafarers Log v • Page 3$ 1,^ �IE. \/ 36th Recertified Bosuns' Class The 36fh and last class in this phase of the Bosuns Recertitication Program graduated this month bringing to 402 the number of Seafarers who completed this important program. The current phase of the Bosuns Recertification Program lasted three years and during that time the Seafarers who spent one month at the Henry Lundeberg School and one month at Union Headquarters gained valuable knowl­ edge about the SIU, the problems it faces and the way it deals with them. The Bosun is the top unlicensed man on our SlU-contracted ships; he is the leader of the crew. The Seafarers who have participated in the Recertitication Program are more qualified to lead their crews, are able to hold better shipboard meetings, and should be better able to Tom Price Seafarer Tom Price, 42, has been a member of the SIU since 1951 and he began sailing as a bosun in 1959. A native of Long Is­ land, N.Y., Brother Price makes his home in Orange County, Calif., with his wife, Sachiko and four children. He ships out of the port of Wilmington. William MacArthur Seafarer William MacArthur, 47, has been a member of the SIU since 1952 and he began sailing as a bosun in 1968. A native of Massa­ chusetts, Brother MacArthur makes his home in Pasa­ dena, Calif, with his wife, Rose Marie. He ships out of the port of Wilmington. Michael Ignatius Malliiii . Seafarer Michael Ignatius "Moose" I Mallini has been I sailing in the epgine ' department since graduating from the i Harry Lundeberg School in 1973. Be­ fore attending the 'A' Seniority Up­ grading Program, Brother Mallini ob­ tained his FOWT endorsement at Piney Point. Brother Mallini is a native and resident of Mobile, Ala., and ships from that port. Jaymee Haga Brother Jay Haga has been sailing in the steward depart­ ment since gradu­ ating from the Harry Lundeberg School's trainee and third i cook programs in 1972. A native of Greenbelt, Md., Brother Haga now lives in Crystal River, Fla. He ships from the port of Baltimore. July,i976'" . answer questions by any crewmember. It is more important now than ever before that the SIU membership be an informed membership. In order for that to happen, the members themselves must take an interest in all that affects them and their Union, from events on the waterfront to actions in the Hallg of Congress. This objective was one of the main reasons for establishing this Program: to keep the SIU membership better informed, to take the message right to the ships rather than only hear­ ing it at the Union Halls. memberriiip is more fully informed, will the job security of all be assured for the future. NOTE: A special eight-page sup­ plement covering the highlights of the Bosuns RecetiHcation Program will appear in the next issue of the Seafarers Log. Albert H. Schwartz Seafarer Albert H. Schwartz, 57, has been a member of the SIU since 1947 and he began sailing as a bosun in 1955. A native of Chicago, Brother Schwartz makes his home in Midland, Tex. with his wife, Pauline. He ships out of the port of Houston. Richard Thoe Seafarer Richard "Blackie"Thoe,50, has been a member of the SIU since 1965 and he began sailing as a bosun in 1967. A native of Minnesota, Brother Thoe makes his home in Mobile with his wife, Levis. He ships out of the port of Mobile. Leo W. Gallagher Seafarer Leo W Gallagher, 50, has been a member of the SIU since 1946 and he began sail­ ing as a bosun in 1952. A native of Chelsea, Mass., Brother Gallagher makes his home there. He ships out of the port of Boston. John Little Seafarer John Little, 44, has been a member of the SIU since 1952 and he began shipping out as a bosun in 1959. A native of Kentucky, Brother Little makes his home there with his wife, Saundra. He ships out of the port of Houston. William .C. Osborne Seafarer William C. Osborne, 47, has been a member of the SIU since 1947 and he began ship­ ping out as a bosun in 1963. A native of the port of Tampa, Brother Osborne makes his home there. He ships out of the port of Houston. WiUiam Smith Seafarer William Smith, 53, has been a member of the SIU since 1946 and he began sailing as a bosun in 1950. A native of Texas, Brother Smith makes his home in Oregon with His wife, Beatrice. He ships out of the port of Seattle. David GUmore Seafarer David GUmore, 51, has been a member of the SIU since 1944 and he began ship­ ping out as a bosun in 1954. A native of North Carolina, Brother GUmore makes his home in Houston and ships out of that port. Ray Schrum Seafarer Ray Schrum, 48, has been a member of the SIU since 1945 and he began ship­ ping out as a bosun in 1957. A native of Lincolnton, N. C., Brother Schrum makes his home there with his wife, Emogene. He ships out of the port of Houston. Rufino Garay Seafarer Rufino Garay, 49, has been a member of the SIU since 1956 and he began sailing as a bosun in 1974. A native of New York City, Brother Gar^y makes his h6me in Flushing, Queens, N.Y. He ships out of the port of New York. After three years of putting Seafarers through this Program, with more and more recertified bosuns leading our crews, thqt goal has largely been ac­ complished. But more work must be done. For only when that goal is com­ pletely realized, when the entire SIU Six Graduate With 'A' Book The SIU's 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program has six more graduates this month, bringing the total number of Seafarers who have completed this pro­ gram to 239. They are Willie Chestnutt, Ron Smith, Abdul Hassan, Ron Farris, Jaymee Haga and Michael Mallini. These men spent two weeks at the Harry Lundeberg School in Piney Point where they attended Union dasses, reviewed the administrative procedures of the Lundeberg School and spoke to trainees during their engine, deck or steward training session. The six seniority upgraders then spent two weeks at Union Headquarters in New York. While in New York they visited all of the various departments that administer the Union*s funds, keep employment records, publish the LOG and keep track of SlU-contracted ships. They also accompanied Union patrol­ men servicing SIU ships. By going through this in-depth study of their Union's activities, both at the SIU's training facilities in Piney Point and at the administrative offices in New York, these Seafarers leave the 'A' Seniority Program with a better under­ standing of their Union, its purpose. Its membership, its role in the modern maritime industry and its problems. Willie Chestnutt • Seafarer Willie Chestnutt has been sailing with the SIU as an AB since his discharge from the U.S. Navy in 1970. Before attending the 'A' Seniority Upgrading pro­ gram, Brother Chestnutt upgraded to quartermaster at the Harry Lundebarg School. A native and resident of Chicago, Brother Chest­ nutt ships from the port of New Orleans. Ron Smith Seafarer Ron Smith began sailing with the SIU after graduating from the trainee program at the Harry Lundeberg School in 1972. Shipping as an AB, Brother Smith obtained his ticket at the Lundeberg School, as well as an LNG/LPG endorsement. A na­ tive and resident of New York City, Brother Smith ships from that port. Ron Farris Seafarer Ron Farris first sailed with theSlU inl973 after graduating from the trainee program at the Harry Lundeberg School. Brother Farris, who sails in the steward depart­ ment, also obtained his third cook's en­ dorsement at the Lundeberg School. A native and resident of St. Louis, Mo., Brother Farris usually ships out of San Francisco or New York. Abdul Hassan Seafarer Abdul Hassan began sail­ ing with the SIU in 1966 in the steward department. Usu­ ally shipping as a chief cook. Brother Hassan upgraded to chief steward at Piney Point before attending the 'A' Seniority Program. A native of Malaysia, Brother Hassan now lives in New York City with his wife Anna and their two children. He also ships from the port of New York. Page 37 f I'i- '• -S . I " i1 ^ • J 1• S- < If r-^ n ff •' • • ^ T- ; ,jr �For a Better Job Today ^ Deck Department ABLE SEAMAN The course of instruction is four weeks in length and leads to the Coast Guard en­ dorsement of Able Seaman—12 Months —Any Waters or Able Seaman—Unlim­ ited—Any Waters. Course Requirements: Able Seaman 12 Months—Any Waters. You must: • Be 19 years of age • Have 12 months seatime as Ordi­ nary Seaman, OR. Be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have eight months seatime as Ordinary Seaman • Be able to pass the prescribed physi­ cal, including eyesight requirements. Able Seaman Unlimited—Any Waters. You must: • Be 19 years of age • Have 36 months seatime as Ordinary Seaman or Able Seaman 12 Months • Be able to pass the prescribed physi­ cal, including eyesight requirements. Starting Dates: May 27, September 2. QUARTERMASTER The course of instruction leading to certification as Quartermaster consists of Basic Navigation instruction to include Radar; Loran; Fathometer; RDF; and Tlie Harry Lundleberg also includes a review of Basic Seaman­ ship; use of the Magnetic and Gyro Compass; Rules of the Road; Knots and Splices; Firefighting and Emergency Pro­ cedures. Course Requirements: Must hold en­ dorsement as Able Seaman (Unlimited— Any Waters). Starting Dates: April 29, August 2. LIFEBOATMAN The course of instruction is two weeks in length and leads to the Coast Guard en­ dorsement of Lifeboatman. Course Requirements: Must have 90 days seatime in any department. . Starting Dates: April 29; May 13, 27; June 10, 24; July 8, 22; August 5, 19; September 2, 16, 30; October 14, 28. Engine Department QMED-Any Rating The course of instruction leading to cer­ tification as QMED—^Any Rating is eight weeks in length and includes instruction leading to the Coast Guard endorsements which comprise this rating. Course Requirements: You must show 2 Get Lifeboat Tickets Flanking Lifeboat Course Instructor Tom Doyle on either side are Seafarers Gary Gross, left, and Roberto Burgos. The two received their lifeboat endorse­ ments after completing the Lundeberg School course. These Courses Will Be Start­ ing Soon: • Advanced Pumpman Procedures • LNG/LPG Watch the Seafarers Log for Starting Dates evidence of six months seatime in at least one engine department rating. Starting Dates: April 29; May 27; June 24; July 22. WELDING The course of instruction in basic welding consists of classroom and onthe-job training including practical train­ ing in electric arc welding and cutting; and oxy-acetylene brazing, welding and cutting. On completion of the course, an HLS Certificate of Graduation will be awarded. Course Requirements: • Engine department personnel must hold endorsement as QMED—Any Rating • Deck and steward department per­ sonnel must hold a rating in their department. Starting Dates: May 27, October 1. FOWT The course is four weeks in length and leads to endorsement as Fireman, Watertender, and/or Oiler. Course Requirements: If you have a Wiper endorsement only, you must: • Be able to pass the prescribed physi­ cal, including eyesight requirements AB Tickets for 7 Seafarers Seven more Seafarers upgraded this month through the Lundeberg School's course for able-seamen. They are, from the left: Richard Gayle; Ray Kauffman; Ruben Morales; Joe Edwards; Mark VVooley; Frank Campobasso, and Howard Anderson. Course instructor, not shown, is Chuck Dwyer. • Have six months seatime as Wiper, OR Be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have three months seatime as Wiper • If you have an engine department rat­ ing there are no requirements. Starting Dates: July 12. DIESELS The four-week course covers: types, designs, construction and characteristics of various diesel engines; nomenclature and principal design features of all parts of diesel engines; formulas and hydraulic principles; introduction to fuel, air, lubri­ cation and exhaust systems; use of vari­ ous gauges, meters and instruments used on diesel engines; care, operations main­ tenance and recording of diesel engine performance; signals used between bridge and engine room; fundamentals of elec­ tricity and refrigeration; basic fire fight­ ing, first aid and safety. Course Requirements: No require­ ments for those who are not, interested in receiving the Coast Guard license. Starting date: August 9. A College Career Is Available to You One college and two post secondary 2. Two-year community or junior col­ trade/vocational school scholarships are lege or post secondary trade/voca­ awarded to Seafarers each year. These tional schools scholarships. These awards are in the amount of $5000. scholarships have been specially de­ The trade/vocational awards offer varsigned to meet the educational needs of j-ious options if you'wish to continue Seafarers. dipping. In such a program you may Application requirements are geared develop a trade or skill which would im­ for the man who has been out of school prove your performance aboard ship as several years, so you will ohly be com­ well as help you obtain a better paying peting with other seamen with similar job when you are ashore. educational backgrounds. The awards are Eligibility requirements are as follows: granted in April, but you should begin 1. Have not' less than two years of your application process now. actual employment on vessels of These are the scholarships offered: companies signatory to Seafarers Welfare Plan. 1. Four-year college degree scholar­ 2. Have one day of employment on a ship. This award is in the amount vessel in the sixth-month period of $10,000. Page 38 immediately preceding date of ap­ plication. 3. Have 90 days of employment on a vessel in the previous calendar year. Pick up a scholarship application now. They are available in the ports or you may write to the following address and request a copy of the Seafarers Applica­ tion: , \ Seafarers Welfare Plan College Scholarships 275 20th Street Brooklyn, New York 11215 A College Education For Your Clilldren Four scholarships are awarded to de­ pendents of Seafarers. These four-year scholarships are for $10^000 each at any accredited college or university. If you have three years sea time, encourage your children to apply. They Should request the Dependents Applicatioh fropi the above address. Seafarers Log �\/ For Job Security Tomorrow Scliool Of Seannansliip Steward Dejoartment Steward Depaitment All Steward Department Courses Lead To Certification By HLSS. CHIEF STEWARD The course of instruction is six weeks long and covers all phases of Steward De­ partment management and operation. Course Requirements: All candidates must have seatime and/or training in com­ pliance with one of the following: • Three years seatime in a rating above 3rd cook or assistant cook OR • Six months seatime as 3rd cook or assistant cook, six months seatime as cook and baker, six months seatime as chief cook and hold HLS certifi­ cates of completion for eich program OR • 12 months seatime as 3rd cook or assistant cook, six months seatime as cook and baker, six months sea­ time as chief cook and hold HLS cer­ tificates of completion for the cook and baker and chief cook programs OR • 12 months seatime as 3rd cook or assistant cook, 12 months seatime as cook and baker, and six months sea­ time as chief cook and hold an HLS certificate of completion for the chief cook program. Starling Dates: April 29; June 10; July 22; September 2; October 14. CHIEF COOK The course of instruction is six weeks in length and students specialize in the prep­ aration of soups, sauces, meats, seafoods, and gravies. Course Requirements: All candidates must have seatime and/or training in com­ pliance with one of the following: • 12 months seatime as cook and baker OR • Three years seatime in the steward department, with six months as 3rd cook or assistant cook and six months as cook and baker OR • Six months seatime as •3rd cook or assistant cook and six months as cook and baker OR • 12 months seatime as 3rd cook or assistant cook and six months sea­ time as cook and baker and hold a certificate of completion for the HLS cook and baker training program. Starting Dates: Starting Dates: May 13; June 24; August 5; September 16; October 28. Note: Courses and starting dates are subject to change at any time. Any change will be noted in the LOG. High School Program Is Available to All Seafarers Do Over 800 Of Your Fellow Seafarers Have Done.... COOK AND BAKER ASSISTANT COOK The course of instruction is six weeks in length and students specialize in the selection and preparation of breakfast foods, breads, desserts, and pastries. The course of instruction is six weeks in length and students specialize in the selection and preparation of vegetables and salads. Course Requirements: All candidates must have twelve months seatime in the steward department, OR three months sea­ time in the steward department and be a graduate of the HLS entry rating program. Starting Dates: May 27; July 8; August 19; September 30. Course Requirements: All candidates must have seatime and/or training in com­ pliance with one of the following: • 12 months seatime as a 3rd cook or assistant cook OR • 24 months in the steward department with six months as a 3rd cook or as­ sistant cook OR • Six months seatime as 3rd cook or assistant cook and hold a certificate of completion from the HLS assist­ ant cook training program. I';, I Did You Know... Last month 80 Seafarers up­ graded their skills, earning power and job security through the vocational courses at HLSS. The Lundeberg School h^ an upgrading course to meet your career needs, too! Starting Dates: April 29; May 13, 27; June 10, 24; July 8, 22; August 5, 19; September 2, 16, 30; October 14, 28. r UPGRADING APPLICATION Name. Date of Birth (Last) (First) (Middle) Mo./Day/Year Address (Street) . Telephone #. (State) (City) . (Zip Code) Book Number (Area Code) Seniority Date Book Was Issued Port Presently .Registered In_ .Port Issued. Social Security #. Endorsement(s) Now Held. Piney Point Graduate: • Yes No • (if so, fill in below) Entry Program: Frorii, .to. 'i IS' Endorsement(s) Received. (Dates Attended) Upgrading Program: 'it's a very good program. I'm glad I went through it. The teachers give plenty of individual instruction, and they answer all questions you may have." , Endorsement(s) Received. to. From. (Dates Attended) Do you hold a letter of completion for Lifeboat: • Yes • No; Fire Fighting: • Yes • No Dates Available for Training I Am Interested In: Johii Ruiz • • • • "/ felt limited without it [a high school diploma]. Among other things, it's a prerequisite for all col­ lege courses.'* DECK AB-12 Months AB Unlimited Quartermaster Lifeboatman • LNG/LPG • Diesel • Welder Horace Jones Get the reading, writing and math skills you need for job security and upgrading through the high school equivalency (GEO) program at the Harry Lundeberg School. It only takes four to eight weeks, and your Brothers can tell you that it's really worth it! Interested? Pick up a copy of the pre­ test kit in your port or write to this address: Margaret Nalen, Director Academic Education Department Hany Lundeberg School Piney Point, Maryland 20674 When you complete the test, return it to the Lundeberg School. HLS will tell you the results and give you an estimate of the length of time you'll need to com­ plete the GED program. , . July, 1976 REMEMBER! This test is not to see who scores high or low. It helps HI.S de­ sign a study program just for you—a pro­ gram that our teachers will help you, as an individual, to follow. So apply today. It's easy to qualify. Just make sure that you have: 1. One year of seatime. 2. Are a memliier of the Union in good standing!. Your classes will be small (usually just six to eight students). You'll get lots of individual help. And completing the GED program .opcus the door to the other edu­ cational opportunities that the SIU has for you. A high school diploma is the first step towards qualifying for one of the three scholarships for Seafarers that are offered each year. STEWARD • Asst. Cook • Cook & Baker • Chief Cook • Steward ENGINE • QMED • FOWT • Dk. Mech. ADVANCED COURSES • Advanced Pumpman Procedures • Advanced Electrical Procedures • Refrigeration Container Mechanic. RECORD OF SEATIME — (Show only amount needed to upgrade in rating checked above or attach letter of service, whichever is applicable.) SHIP RATING HELD DATE OF SHIPMENT DATE OF DISCHARGE ' . ..I SIGNATURE DATE RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: LUNDEBERG UPGRADING CENTER, PINEY POINT, MD. 206 4 Page 39 �zing Se^arers -" the (oictiviHes whick &m. tJfte Seafarers Pr>!iii(^,'^ctr^^s Don i^s. Initiation fees, etc., fof j^itical^ contiikuticnis.l Eighteen yrM^p ' three have cohtributed Ifrmrffetds throf ^ the upa of fkaforers ofmtarff^ dGTM^i^ or^m0k\ ohibMtk^tisa^anvt^^ mmea^smdtsss part |i politics is through ifoiaat^^^iticaf of Congress have contribated $200, the honor rolls because the ^ist b<0^^ta^d if the livelihoods fe prm% IT" . "" iiSiiiii Annis, G. AnticijM. Antonio, J. Demetrios, J. Dickey, W. DiIling,L. ^Afldieon,© IJililinss HaU,W. Hamblet, A: Harris, J. H. Kizzire, C. Mavdone, S. Polk, E. Klein, A. McCartaey,G. Pollard, G. Kowflowitch,W. McClinton,J.I Pow,J. ardas, J. Schawbland, J. Scott, C. Seabron, S. Hendrick, R. G. - ' -DoBoisJaL Babkowski,T. Dudley, K. Badgett,J. DuPaoIa,R. Dwyer, J. Blanton, M. J. Blnltt,J. BobaIek,W.J. Fay, J. Ferrara,A. Foster, J. Franco, P. HetoBK, A. itllMiHiwdi H Mlze,C. Mollard,C. MongelU, F. Ill, mil Hldals,A.A. Hlncs,T. Hobnan, E. Legg,J. Lelonek,L. Leo, A. Lomas, A. Lombardo, J. Malensky, G. Manaf^ D. lovlno, L. Johnson, A. Johnson, R. Pnrgvee, A. Sgagllardlch, A. Vogel, C. Quumonez,R. Shackelford, W. Wagner, M. Walters, H. Qulnter, J. Mdrfisy Morris, E.W. Mfirritonj Mortensen,0. Munsie, J. Murray, R. ptoli!osa,X; Rellle,!. Silva^ Ms SItttiiitalil' Riddle,D.W. Smith,B.C. Rlpoll, G. M. Smith, W. Roades, O. W. Snyder, J. Bortz,< Wilson, C.W. Wlngfield,P.G. Wlnn,L. m Bousson, £. glK Brannan Brown. Brown,!. Keomwe, S. felson, J,. Newberry, J. Martin, J. Rodriguez, R. Steams, B^ $7noo^ S7S SEAFARERS POUTIGAl ACTIVITY DONATION r$* FOURTH AVFMUi BROOKIYH, H.t. 11232 S.S.NO.. Date. .Book No.. Contributor's Name. Caffey,J. Campbell, A. G. Capella,F. J. Address City ... Cliefire,J. t *V WW,,-. Conley,M.,Msgr. Apostleshlp of the Sea lUhLmaJiamA -iM' jr V f.' •••' 71 Ifift Tirelli, E. Troy, S. Turner, G. iriM y^tir' .-state . .Zip Code SPAD is a separate sefregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further Its .object and purposes Including, but not limited to furthering the political, social and economic interests of Seafarer seamen, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to politicial candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, Job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of membership in the Union (SlUNA AGLIWD) or of employ­ ment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Seafarers iJnion or SPAD at the above address, certified mai! within thirty daw of the contribution for investigation and _ . refund, if involuntary. , Support SPAD to protect and further your economic, appropriate action and political and social interests, American trade union concepts and Seafarer seamen. (A copy of our report is filed with the Federal Election Commission and is available from the Federal Election Commission, Washington, D.C.) S20O£; Signature of Solicitor No. m Bergerla, S. Brand, H. Bni, R. DlGlorglo, J. Dryden, J. Drozak, F. Echevarrla, R. Foster, W. Lesnan8ky,A. Maher, T. McCullogh, L. McFarland, D. Nielsen, K. Paczkowskl,S.T.| Olesen, C. Rlchbiurg, J. Sanchez, R. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1970-1979 Description An account of the resource Volumes XXXII-XLI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource July 1976 Description An account of the resource Headlines: BILL INTRODUCED FOR MARITIME AFFAIRS COORDINATOR UNEMPLOYMENT RISES IN JUNE; MEANY SAYS 10.2% POTTERY WORKERS AFFILIATE WITH SIUNA MANY OLD MARINERS GO VERY RELUCTANTLY BALTIMORE MEETING: DISCUSS SIU-IBU MERGER CARTER BACKS STRONG AMERICAN MERCHANT MARINE HALL, BARKER PRESENT MARITIME PLANK TO REPUBLICANS PROPER DOCUMENTS NEEDED FOR CARE AT USPHS FACILITIES SEAFARER GETS HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA THROUGH GED PROGRAM NEW ELECTION ORDERED FOR SABINE SEAMEN TUNA FISHERMEN AWAIT U.S. APPEALS COURT DECISION HLS PRES. HAILS LABOR CONTRIBUTIONS TO MARITIME SIU PRESENTS VIEWS CRITICIZING COAST GUARD ACTIONS CHIEF ENGINEER WRITES ABOUT SIU'S ALCOHOLIC PROGRAM HOW SIUNA MEMBERSHIP AFFECTS YOU, THE SEAFARER BROTHER AND SISTER FIND REWARDING CAREERS SEAFARER, 45, RECEIVES HS DIPLOMA AT LUNDEBERG SCHOOL THERE'S MAGIC IN IT AS TALL SHIPS DRAW 6 MILLION TO CELEBRATE BICENTENNIAL IN HARBOR BATTLE GOES ON TO KEEP USPHS HOSPITALS OPEN NOTICE OF ELECTION ON SIU-IBU MERGER Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 7/1/1976 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXXVIII, No. 7 1976 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/6042159aa54c66ae92ae5113b39e15ec.PDF 379ed37e798072abad001a720f9bd869 PDF Text Text , V-' fl"™ • ' .- " .' •* I ' .r 1 '^.•.•^V:.^.;/-rf:'' ;4''"|^ i , ' •••' -. -•-: •iSt^ ifcl ^ J • 1 ;V" .-•-v.'-f.-.hA Iltf-/ Uk"k,l:----' Ir:''-' --• .-irfcss#'-? • -.'- v.- Se^er Page 3 , gfe r. •ij','-;- V;.-,"-:'.;;. • .^VVv:yiS'^ 'i-,^1-/ •k. .J^^:l>-' •; :-^v;p:;.;^,.';.. In the Port o§ San Juan SM PagM 15-17 IF"-'' J 1 i 4 •• •" 17 :.;#^S-il .¥1 Democratic Platform Committee Adopts Maritime Plank SeePogeS See Page 5 'vS;,.;;' '• • V. Li • L. :-x y •.it-n , J' H. 'i •',->•:•> .:'•, Carter Makes Maritime Pledge , '-•••r '•,-.^"i"• •^ ,i''-i. v; • . • -,,, ti :, <'• '- '-" '7< :•• ".f-,- •-•• V " .4 ,' �Af June Membership Meetings Resolution to Merge SIU;iBU Is Introduced At the general membership meeting in New York held Jupe 7, 1976, SIU Secretary-Treasurer Joe DiGiorgio in­ troduced a resolution on behalf of the Executive Board to merge the Inland Boatmen's Union into the Atlantic and Gulf District. Talks of merger had been going on for some time between the Executive Boards ofboth unions. The merger was recommended for' many reasons. Most important was the fact ^at joining together into one tinit would result in a stronger trade union that would be better able not only to protect the rights of both memberships, but would have greater ability to pro­ vide all of the membership services that are required. The merger would also eliminate duplication and bring about a decrease in rapidly rising costs of administration. These economies would make it possi­ ble for the new unit to- vigorously engage in activities to promote the best interest of all of its members. The merger Resolution and Consti­ tutional Amendments were imaniniously accepted at the New York membership meeting and they were referred for memebership action at the monthly meetings in other ports. ' rights of the membership of the IBU, as well as the A&G, would be guar­ anteed. The seniority and Shipping Rules of both unions would also be maintained. ' According to the Agreement, the members of both unions would have equal voting rights on virtually all is­ sues, but when contracts are voted upon, only those members who aire^ affected by (he contract would be per­ mitted to vote. JSince the proposed Resolution has been approved at the membership iheetings of the A&G District around the country by h vote of 1,355^ to 4 (1,359 members were present), the next step,, as provided in the SIU Con­ stitution, is the election of a Consti­ tutional Committee at a special meeting to be held at Headquarters .on June 21, 1976. • This Committee will consider the proposed amendments and will present their recommendations at the July, 1976 A&G membership meetings. If the Committee recommends the adoption of the amendments and their report is accepted by the membership of the A&G District at the July meet­ ings, the members of both unions will then vote on the merger by secret ballot. Job Rights Guaranteed Voting Starts Aug. 16 If the merger j^ari is accepted by the membership, the long established job The vote will begin on Aug. 16,1976 and will end on Sept. 15, 1976. The the PRESiOEHT'S REPORT: Paul Hall SiU-IRU Merger for MoreClout Right now the SIU apd our affiliated Inland Boatmen's Union are just about as closely linked in essence as two organizations can be without actually being one. We are linked from the grassroots of our organizations-^ur menibers who sail oh the seas and rivers—right up through our structures, organiza­ tional operations, and political and philosophical beliefs. But most importantly, the SIU and IBU, two unions representing workers in the Ahierican merchant marine, share the same Jong-term goals for our members—a secure future for them and their families in a secure and viable U.S. maritime industry. However, long-term security for ourselves and our industry is not some­ thing that will be handed to us on a silver platter. Security must be achieved and then protected on a day-to-day basis. Just talk to any one of the eightmillion Americans walking the unemployment lines and he or she will prob­ ably tell you the same thing—that a few years ago they felt secure in their jobs and didn't have a worry in the world. It's unfortunate, but times change quickly, economies change arid industries change. And the ones that are usually hurt most by these unforeseen changes are those Mo can least afford it—the workers. ' ' Right now the SIU is the strongest trade union for unlicensed deep-sea sailors in the U.S. Md our affiliated IBU is the strongest American trade^ union representing inland boatmen. For many years the SIU and lBU have worked closely together oh many issues involving maritime, which in turn has benefited both organizations and both memberships. Today, as a result of these close relations, both the SIU and IBU memberships enjoy good shipping; share the same Union hallS; secret ballot vote will be conducted by mail and all ballots must be postmarked no later than Sept. 15, 1976. In order that all members may have an opportunity to rfeview the terms of the merger, copies of the proposed Merger Agreement and the amend­ ments to the A&G Constitution will be available at A&G and IBU. Head­ quarters, as well as in all ports, no later than Aug. 6,1976. Also, th& tog will continue to pub­ lish coraI)lete details concerning the merger. The members of both unions must vote in favor of the merger and the proposed Constitutional Amendments for the plan to be put in effect. ' Naflohal JobleHs Rate of Over 10 Percen# Proves Slump WASHINGTON—AFL-CIO Presi­ dent Gedrge Meany has again declared that the "ttue" national unemployment rate is still above 10.1 percent as con­ trasted with the Administration's claims of an economic recovery upturn and the Government's report of the U.S. jobless figures falling two-tenths of 1 percent last month to 7.3 percent. "While the unemployment rate re­ ported by the Government has im­ proved somewhat from the dismal levels of .a year ago, it still remains higher than at any time from 1958 to 1975," the labor leader pointed out. The AFL-CIO estimates that there are 9.6 million persons without jobs today figured on a formula which counts as unemployed those who have des­ paired of looking for work because of disappointing searches for positions and those who have to work p^rt-time be­ cause they can't get full time jobs. "Despite the Administration's official optimism, the nation must not be misled into believing that the economy is in good shape," Meany admonished. The U,S.,l!abor Department's Bureau of Statistics also reported that again l30 out of 150 key working areas in this country that it checks out monthly still had "substantial" unemployment last month meaning a jobless rate of six percent or more that is projected to last for at least two more months. The Bureau also reported that 23 non-major work areas were added to the substantial joblessness category in May, bringing, a total of such smaller areas to 1,275. The AFL-CIO also said that con­ struction jobs still were at 700,000 un­ der the pre-recession peak while mahuContinued on Page 27 benefit from the same Pension and Welfare Plans, and,shai:e the same facili­ ties for training and upgrading at the Lundeberg School in Piney Point. However, the .StU and IBU, as separate organizations, still do not share total urtityr—and it is only a high degree of unity on a continuous basis that will enable us to achieve our goal of long-term security for all our members. That is why I believe that the time has come for the SIU and,IBU to become totally united through a merger. The propokl for such a merger has already been introduced tO the deep sea member, at the general June membership meetings in each port. The reaction to such a merger so far has been overwhelmingly in favor. But, of course, no merger wijl take place unless a majority of both the SIU. and IBU membership vote for it in a .secret ballot. Merger W strength and unity is nothing new to the SIU. In 1972, the membership voted to merge the Great Lakes district into the A&G. This merger did not change the Union's job structure. ,Great Lakes Seafarers still maintained their own jobs and seniority system, as did A&G members. However, the Great Lakes merger made the SIU a much stronger Union by placing it in a stronger position with respect to politics, collective bar­ gaining and organizing. A merger of the SlU and IBU would create much the same effect. IBU members would maintain their own job structure and seniority system as w^uld SlU members. But a unified SIU^—a merged SlU^would enable the Union to work from a position of increased strength on the kinds of maritinie programs pertaining to both deep sea and inland waters, that will enable us to achieve our goals of long-term job and financial security for oiir members. Looking at it from a historical point of view, a merger between the SIU and IBU is a replay of one of the most basic concepts of the American labor movement:—strength through unification. The early unions found it difficult to maintain a base of strength against the powerful companies. As a fesujt, they merged into a federation, the old AFL. Another group of unions found strength by merging into a different federation, the oTd CIO. And in 1955, the AFL and CIO merged into one huge federation, the AFL-CIO, which today represents over 13-million American workers. The concept of merger in the labor movement is not hew, but it has proven effective. .^ We must face the fact that there are many problems confronting our industry, both in the deep-sea area and the inland waters. And we must face the fact that it is the SIU—a unified SIU—that must face the challenge these problems create. A merger will not guarantee that we will win all our fights for a better life and a better industry. But a merger will make us a stronger organiza­ tion better able to cope with the problems of a,changing, complex industry. . Changa of address cards on Form 3579 should be sent to Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Cuff, Lakes and Inland waters District, AFL-CIO, 678 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, N,.Y. 11232. Published monthly. Second Class postage paid at Brooklyn, N. ¥. Vol. XXXVIII, No, D| JUn§ 1976» , N Seafarers Log ii �A 1st, 2 SlU Members Get $5G Grants Dependents^ Seafarers Win Scholarships The SIU's Annual Scholarship Pro­ more of the winners are unable to ac­ gram has this year awarded five $10,000 cept. grants, four to dependents of eligible First Two-Year Awards members and one to an active Seafarer, and, for the first time, two additional The two-year scholarships were $5,000 two-year scholarships to two awarded for the first time this year. active Seafarers. The award, limited to active Seafarers This brings to 117 the number of who wish to pursue two-year programs four-year scholarships awarded by the of advanced technical or academic SIU's program since its inception in training, was set up in 1975 but there 1953, with 29 received by Seafarers and were no applicants in its first year. This year's winners are 22-year-old 88 by dependents of Seafarers. Current­ Seafarer Michael Derive who submitted ly 34 Seafarers and dependents are re­ ceiving money from the scholarship separate applications for both scholar­ ship awards, and 34-year-old Seafarer program. Pierangelo Poletti who received his This year's winners of the four-year high school diploma through the Lunde­ scholarships are: Seafarer William Lo­ berg School's OED Program. pez, 23, of Mehlville, Mo. and a gradu­ Seafarers Derke and Poletti will re­ ate of the Lundeberg School's GEO Program; Sean Carlin, 17, son of Sea­ ceive their $5,000 grants over two years farer Michael Carlin of Surf City, N.J.; and can use the money to study at any Nicholas Livanos, 18, son of Seafarer accredited junior college, community John Livanos of Brooklyn, N.Y.; Pat college, or post-secondary trade or vo­ Monardo, 18, son of Seafarer Sylvester cational training school. The five winners of the four-year Monardo of New Orleans, La., and Sheila Sidnner, 18, daughter of Seafarer Russell Skinner of Pasadena, Tex. Three alternates for the $10,000 award—Maren Dwyer, 18, daughter of Inland Boatman Robert Dwyer of Homewood, 111.; Elizabeth Harrington, 17, daughter of Seafarer Recertified Bosun Arthur Harrington of Charlestown, Mass., and Seafarer Michael Derke, winner of a two-year scholar­ ship—were also chosen and will receive Sea&rer Seafarer the four-year scholarships if one or John Livanos RnsseU Skinner awards will receive their $10,000 grants over four years and can use the money to participate in any course of study at any accredited college or university in the United States or its territories. Chosen by Committee The winners of all seyen grants were, as in the past, chosen by the SIU Schol­ arship Selection Committee, an impar­ tial panel of reputable educators. This year the committee met at the Transportation Institute in Washington, D.C. and, as specified in the guidelines for the awards, based their selections on the individual's scholastic ability as shown by high school grades and Col­ lege Boards or American College Test scores, and the individual's character as reflected by letters of recommenda­ tion and participation in extracurricu­ lar activities. This year's Selection Committee members were: Dr. Charles Lyons, re­ tired dean of admissions at Favetteville Seafarer Sylvester Monardo Seafarer Michael Carlin State University, Fayetteville, S.C.; Miss Edna Newby, retired officer of Douglass College, New Brunswick, N.J.; Charles D. O'Donnell, director of admissions at the University of Chicago, Chicago, 111.; Dr. Bernard Ireland, a retired official of the College Boards; Dr. Elwood Kastner, dean of registration at New York University, N.Y., N.Y.; Professor R. M. Keefe, Lewis and Clark Community College, Godfrey, 111., and Professor Donald Maley, University of Maryland, College Park, Md. Seafarer Lopez Seafarer William Lopez, winner of a $10,000 scholarship, graduated from the Hairy Lundeberg School's General Educational Development Program last November, achieving exceptionally high scores on the high school equivalency tests. He dropped out of school in 1^68 "because family needs were pressing," and within months had begun sailing with the SIU. Now, after spending seven years sailing. Brother Lopez says that during this time he has "learned about the world, people and their customs, seafaring and much about myself." Feeling that through the SIU he has "evolved from an irresponsible adoles­ cent to a purposeful adult," Brother Lopez will use his scholarship to study political science with an eye towards Continued on Page 22 Win Case AgainstMobil's Anti-UnionTactic A monumental five-year case involv­ ing the application of controversial right-to-work laws ended this month when the U.S. Supreme Court over­ turned the decisions of two lower courts which would have allowed a transporta­ tion division of Mobil Oil to bust a labor agreement it held with a Texasbased local union. The Maritime Trades Department and the AFL-CIO, both of which came into the case at the Supreme Court level, played significant roles in helping to win the court fight. The events surrounding the case date back to 1969 when Mobil and Local 8-801 of the Oil Chemical and Atomic Workers International Union, repre­ senting 289 unlicensed seamen on eight Mobil tankers running between Texas INDEX Legislative News Washington Activities Page 9 Union News Proposed A&G, IBU merger Page 2 President's Report Page 2 SIU scholarship winners ..Page 3 Union hall's responsibilities Page 6 Headquarters Notes Page 7 Port of San Juan Pages 15-17 SPAD honor roll Back page General News National unemployment ... Page 2 Win Mobile case Page 3 Carter's maritime support. .Page5 Democratic maritime plank.Page 5 Mobile oil rigs Page 11 Rubber Workers strike .. .Page 12 ERISA clarifications Page 8 Maritime Day Pages 20-21 and the Atlantic Coast, entered into a collective bargaining agreement con­ taining an "agency shop" clause.. This kind of clause, common to many collective bargaining agreements in right-to-work law states, provides that all workers in a union-protected shop pay the equivalent of union dues to the union whether they belong to the imion or not. This clause protects dues paying union members in the shop, and the union itself, from being ripped-off by workers taking a "free-ride," or ben­ efiting from union-gained wages and benefits without paying union dues. The collective bargaining agreement between Mobil and Local 8-801 stood for two years. But in 1971, Mobil filed charges in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas claiming Shipping 33 Maryland Page 5 Dispatchers Reports Page 25 Ships' Committees Page 4 Ships' Digests Page 26 Training and Upgrading Upgrading class schedule, requirements & application ...... Page 31 Seafarers participate in Bosuns recertification and 'A' seniority upgrading Pages 28-29 GED requirements and application Page 31 Membership News Seafarer Harry Dengate . . Page 13 New SIU pensioners Page 23 Final Departures ....... Page 24 Special Features Overweight, obesity Page 14 What Is the MID ...... .Page 10 Sailors labor history Page 18 that the "agency shop" clause was il­ laws to a given employment relation­ legal under Texas' right-to-work laws, ship, the disposition of this case is clear. which provide that "no one can be Because most of the employees' work denied employment because of failure is done on the high seas, outside the to pay any fee, assessment or sum of territorial bounds of the State of Texas, money whatsoever" to a union. Texas' right-to-work laws cannot gov­ Mobil argued that since its transpor­ ern the validity of the 'agency shop' tation division was located in Beau­ provision at issue here. It is immaterial mont, Tex., the majority of the seamen that Texas may have more contacts lived in Texas, and the paychecks were than any other State with the employ­ sent from Beaumont, that Texas' right- ment relationship in this case, since to-work laws should apply and the there is no reason to conclude under "agency shop" clause be nullified. 14(b) that in every employment situa­ Union's Position tion some State or Territory's law, with The Union's position, on the other respect to union security agreements, hand, was that since the vast majority must be applicable. Federal policy fa­ of the seamen's work time was spent at vors permitting such agreements unless sea and not in Texas, the state's right- a State or Territory with a sufficient in­ to-work laws should not apply. In fact, terest in the reationship expresses a it was determined by the court that "no contrary policy via right-to-work laws. more than 10 to 20 percent of the sea­ It is therefore fully consistent with na­ men's work time is spent within the tional labor policy to conclude, if the territorial bounds of Texas." predominant job situs is outside the The Eastern District Court, however, boundary of any State, that no State has ruled in favor of Mobil and stated that a sufficient interest in the employment "the agency shop provision is therefore relationship and that no State's rightvoid and unenforceable." to-work laws can apply." The Union appealed the decision, The Supreme Court's decision in this and in a dramatic reversal, a threemember division of the U.S. Court of matter was a critical one since it seems Appeals for the Fifth District overruled that Mobil's true purpose for filing the the decision, ruling in favor of the suit was to break the Union outright, Union. However, the full Court of Ap­ because whether or not a woricer pays peals by an 8-6 vote vacated the divi­ dues to a union could not possibly idsion opinion and reaffirmed the judge­ fect the company. Mobil apparently felt that breaking the "agency shop" ment of the District Court. clause would eventually cut the Union's The Union then took the case to the revenues along with Its abflity to repre­ U.S. Supreme Court which overturned sent the workers from a position of the decision of both lower courts. With strength. The Supreme Court decision, then, only two members dissenting, the Su­ preme Court ruled: "Having concluded is an important one not only for Local that predominant job situs is the con­ 8-801 and its members, but for all mari­ trolling factor in determining whether, time unions holding collective bargain­ under Section 14(b), (Taft-Hartley ing agreements with companies in rightAct), a State can apply its right to work to-work law states. Pages June, 1976 m r..L i -T'y: f% " t .1 w ¥ J �The Committee Page Transindiana Committee Arecibo Committee • •{•''/'. ... .,-1.» '1 / 1 v.. Late last month at a payoff In Port Elizabeth, N.J. are veteran SlU Patrolman Teddy Babkowski (seated right) checking a Seafarers book and the Ship's Committee of the SS Arecibo (Puerto Rico Marine) of (seated left) Deck Dele­ gate M. Sanchez signing the Patrolman's Report and (standing I. to r.): Cook and Baker Jose Colls; Engine Delegate Raoul M. Aguilar; Steward Delegate E. Albarran, and Recertified Bosun Herminio Pacheco, ship's chairman. In the port of Weehawken, N.J., Recertified Bosun Herwood B. Walters (2nd right), ship's chairman of the SS Transindiana (Seatrain), poses with the Ship's Committee as they collect their mail. On the committee at a payoff last month are (I. to r.): Deck Delegate Jose Cortez; Engine Delegate Jose Rivera; Chief Electrician Joey Shuler, educational director; Chief Steward W. J. Fitch, secretary-reporter; Walters, and Steward Delegate Jose Cubano. John Penn Committee Eric K. Holzer Committee Recertified Bosun Sylvester Monardo (seated left rear), ship's chairman of the SS John Penn (Waterman), leads a happy Ship's Committee at a payoff last month at Pier 7 in Brooklyn, N.Y. The committee consists of (seated I. to r.); Baker Charles Ussin, steward delegate; Monardo; Engine Delegate W. York, and Chief Electrician Victor Brunell, educational director. Standing (I. to r.) are in the snazzy chapeau. Chief Steward R. P. Marion, secretaryreporter, and Pantryman William Gonzalez. Recertified Bosun Dimas Mendoza (left) poses for photo last month with members of the Ship's Committee of the SS Eric K. Hoizer (Puerto Rico Marine) of (standing I. to r.): Chief Steward Harold Strauss, secretaryreporter; Educational Director Stanley Gondzar; Deck Delegate Frank Buhl, and Steward Delegate John Niennera. Seated (I. to r.) at the payoff of the roll-on roll-off vessel in Puerto Rico are SlU San Juan Port Agent Juan Reinosa and Engine Delegate Joe Vasquez. Mayaguez Committee Boston Committee At a payoff in the port of Baltimore recently is the Ship's Committee of the SS Mayaguez (Puerto Rico Marine) of (seated I. to r.): Recertified Bosun Manuel Landron, ship's chairman; Steward Delegate S. A. Simsuangco, and Engine Delegate Luis Santiago Medina. Standing (I. to r.) are: Chief Elec­ trician Richard Hannon, educational director; Chief Steward B. J. McNally, secretary-reporter, and Deck Delegate N. Bryant. (Sea-Land) last month are (I. to mon^ HW S lif George Ripoll making out his report and SlU Patrolt^emln ® 0"® 'h® Ship's Committhe Shm'^rnm^ • D . e? ^'ewatd delegate. The rest of <«Lnrd lim N.J. are (standing I. to r.): Chief iSart Z' ®®"®'®'y-™POrter; smilin' Deck. Maintenance Man Rich Everhart dec^ delegate; Crew Messman Steve Cracco in the dark olasses and last but not least, Rectified Bosun Leyal Joseph. ® Page4 . / i • / • I / i ). i r' i i I Seafarers Log �f ,s J :WHM *"'•;•,•• '-C Carter Pledges Shipping Aid Democratic Platform Committee Jimmy Carter, who is likely to be by Congress and approved by the Presi­ the Democratic candidate for Presi­ dent remain unspent." Adopts Maritime Plank dent, has come out in favor of a revitalized U.S. merchant marine and has also called for a fair deal for American ships carrying international cargo. Carter's position was outlined in a letter to Jesse M. Calhcon, president of the National Marine Engineers' Beneficial Association which has en­ dorsed the candidate. In the letter dated May 25, the former governor of Georgia expressed concern over America's loss of seapower status since the end of World Warn. "Our merchant marine declined from first to eighth place since the end of World War II," Carter noted. "During this same period, the Soviet merchant marine has risen from 23rd to sixth place. The Soviets have made clear their expectation to become the number one merchant marine by 1980." Despite this trend, Carter pointed out that funds slotted for ship construc­ tion are sitting idle. "In 1970, the U.S. Congress enacted a 10-year program to construct for U.S. flag operation a total of 300 merchant ships," he said. "I regret to note that now, just six years later, only 58 ships have been contracted for construction. For the first time in recent history, the present Administration has not requested any funds for merchant ship construction, and funds which have been approved 4-Point Program He outlined his approach for re­ building the U.S. merchant fleet. • Assure continuing presidential at­ tention to the objective of having our nation achieve and maintain the desired U.S.-flag merchant marine. • Dedicate ourselves to a program which would result in a U.S.-flag merchant marine with ships that are competitive with foreign-flag ships in original cost, operating cost and productivity. • Enact and develop a national cargo policy which would assure our U.S.-flag merchant marine a fair share of all types of cargo. • Continue to enforce our American cabotage laws, such as the Jones Act, which require that U.S.-flag ships trade between our U.S. domestic ports. "... This program to achieve and maintain an adequate U.S.-flag mer­ chant marine would provide a great number of productive jobs, increase our economic base which would return ' many tax benefits, to all levels of gov­ ernment, result in stimulating private capital investment and improve our nation's balance of payments," Carter noted. "We must attain the seapower status we need in order to meet our commitments to domestic and interna­ tional security." Politics Is Porkchops Donate to SPAD The Democratic Party has incorpo­ rated a three-point plank calling for a national maritime policy in its 1976 presidential election platform. This plank, committing the Democrats to building a strong and competitive U.S. merchant fleet, was developed and proposed by the Committee for a New Marifime Program, a unified industry organization composed of over sixty maritime unions, companies and as­ sociations. The joint Committee's three-point proposal was presented to the Demo­ cratic Platform Committee on May 20 by SIU President Paul Hall and James R. Barker, chairman and chief ex­ ecutive officer of Moore-McCormack Resources. The plank proposals called for: 1. A commitment to higher level coordination of the diverse sub-cabinet activities involved in maritime policy through appointment of a Maritime Affairs Advisor to the President. 2. Continued commitment to the program set forth by the Merchant Marine Acts of 1936 and 1970 and to their objectives. 3. A commitment to develop a na­ tional cargo policy to assure the American-flag fleet access to a fair share of all types of cargo in the Ameri­ can trades. maritime plank, the Democratic Party's 153-member Platform Committee re­ leased their entire platform on June 14. The unanimously approved mari­ time plank, which was included in the international relations segment of the Democratic Platform, reads: "The Democratic Party is committed to a strong and competitive merchant fleet, built in the United States and manned by American seameh, as an instrument of international relations and national security. In order to re­ vitalize our merchant fleet, the party pledges itself to a higher level of co­ ordination of maritime policy, reaffir­ mation of the objectives of the Merchant Marine Acts of 1936 and 1970, and the development of a national cargo policy which assures the U.S. fleet a fair par­ ticipation in all U.S. trade." tr: u..;; 1 ' •- 'i'i I'' Democratic Convention Over 3,000 Democratic Convention delegates from around the country will meet in New York City from July 12 to 15 to nominate the party's presiden­ tial and vice-presidential candidates. Several hundred of these delegates are affiliated with organized labor, in­ cluding SIU Special Counsel Carolyn Gentile, who also served on the Demo­ cratic Platform Committee; Ralph Quinnonez, Atlantic Coast Area Direc­ As we go to press, the same platform tor of the SlU-affiliated United Indus­ proposals are being submitted by Hall trial Workers; SIU Philadelphia Port and Barker to the Republican Party's Agent John Fay, and Dave Dolgen, Platform Committee. executive director of the Maritime Trades Department's Port Council of New York. Incorporates Each Point Forty-three of organized labor's delegates to the Convention were elec­ Incorporating each of the New Mari­ ted through the Labor Committee for time Program Committee's three care­ fully developed proposals in their Political Action in New York. •X More Jobs for Seafarers The 5S Maryland Is Set to Be Launched in July Another new SlU-contracted VLCC, the 265,000 dwt SS Maryland (Inter­ national Ocean Transport) which is a sistership of the SlU-manned SS Mas­ sachusetts and the SS New York, is now under construction at Bethlehem Steel's Shipyard in Sparrow's Point, Md. and is tentatively scheduled to be launched around July 30. The 2-million barrel modern super­ tanker—which, with her sisterships, are the largest tankers built in the Western Hemisphere—will be crewed by Seafarers giving the rank and file more jobs and job security. She will be 1,100-feet long, have a 178-foot beam, 35,000 hp, single turbine-screw, and a speed of 1514 knots. She will also have 19 cargo tanks and two clean ballast tanks. The Maryland will have a sophisti­ cated system of preventing oil and other pollutant spillage into the seas. A load-on-top principle halts oil from spilling. And cargo ballast tanks to be discharged in or near a cargo loading port are cleaned' first of all oil via the high-pressure, high-velocity sea water jets from fixed tank cleaning machines. June, 1976 tI Page 5 V.' V n V ^ i S . .V-. • �The Responsibility of Union Hails to SlU Members It's a nice place to go to meet old shipmates and shoot the breeze. It's the right place to go if you need help in any area involving the SIU. And it's the only place to go for a Seafarer to secure employment on SIU—con­ tracted ships. The "place" is any one of the SIU's Union halls within the Union's network of hiring hall facilities lo­ cated in major port-cities on the East, Gulf and West Coasts, the Great Lakes, Puerto Rico and Yokohama. Through these Union halls and the SIU port agents and Union represen­ tatives who man them, Seafarers are provided with a wide range of im­ portant services from help in filing welfare claims to getting a job or set­ tling shipboard beefs. The main function of the local Union hall is to see that jobs are dis­ patched promptly and fairly to SIU members registered on the beach in that port. To insure the most democratic means of filling jobs, it is the duty of the port agent, or whoever is dis­ patching Jobs, to see that the SIU's Shipping Rules are strictly enforced. To help the agent in this area, a Seafarer, when registering, should be sure to have on hand his Union book or membership certificate, clinic card, and seaman's papers. A Sea­ farer cannot be registered without these documents. Similarly, when throwing in for a job, a Seafarer must produce these same documents along with his regis­ tration card. Seafarers should also be aware of the following provisions, as quoted in the Shipping Rules, for preferential shipping: • "Within each class of seniority rating in every department, priority for Entry Rating jobs shall be given to all seamen who possess Lifeboatman endorsement by the United States Coast Guard...." o "Within each class of seniority rating in the Deck Department, priority for the job of bosun shall be given to those seamen .possessing a certificate of recertification as bosun from the Deck Department Recerti­ fication Program " • "Within each class of,seniority rating in the Deck Department, priority for the job of quartermaster shall be given to those seamen posses­ sing a certificate of satisfactory com­ pletion of the advanced course of training by the Lundeberg School for the rating of quartennaster " • "Within each class of seniority rating in the Engine Department, priority for the job of QMED shall be given to those'seamen possessing a certificate of satisfactory comple­ tion of the advanced course of train­ ing by the Lundeberg School for the rating of.QMED " Union Services In addition to the job aspect of the Union hall, SIU representatives use the facility as a base of operation for providing many other Union services for the membership. Union officials are present at virtually every payoff of an SIU ship, whqre any and all beefs, no matter Page 6 you should give proper notice, espe­ cially on a weekend, of your inten­ tions to quit so that the SIU agent can arrange for your replacement and the ship will not sail short. In the Union hall itself. Union of­ ficials are available to help members fill out welfare, vacation or dependent claims. The member himself should request this help so that his claim is not delayed at the Plans' offices in New York because of lack of infor­ mation. The assisting Union official will see that all pertinent information and documents, such as a member's Social Security number, and doctor's and hospital bills are included in your correspondence. This will ensure prompt payment of all claims. V J ^ U SIU members can get help in filling out claim forms from SIU representatives. Above, Baitimore Patrolman Ed Smith helps Seafarer Frank Allen fill out vacation application. what the issue, can be discussed. To assist the SIU patrolman in making payoffs a quick procedure, delegates are asked to submit any disputed overtime on separate sheets along with the crewmember's name, rating and whether or not he is a watchstander. Local SIU officials are also sent to a ship, whether it is a payoff or not, if the ship's chairman wires ahead to the port office that there is a problem, such as a contested firing. In a case like this, the chairman is requested to wire ahead that a man is contesting the firing so that a replacement is not sent out until the beef is settled. In addition, if you are quitting. In the port, of Seattle, Port Agent Harvey Mesford, right, registers Seafarer John Skogiund for shipping. Handling shipboard beefs is another of the SIU official's duties. Here, aboard the Great Lakes vessel, Paul Townsend, SIU Patrolman John McClinton of Alpena, talks it over with crewmembers Gene Nokland, Joe Baker, and Ed Kihn. Many Functions Union officials routinely visit Sea­ farers confined in the marine hospi­ tals, first to deliver by hand the member's in-patient benefits, and secondly just to check if the member is receiving proper and courteous care. Union officials also get involved in local organizing campaigns to bring the benefits of the SIU to work­ ers with unorganized companies. SIU officials prepare the agenda for, and conduct a monthly member­ ship meeting at which Seafarers are brought up-to-date on the Union's activities on both a national and local level. An SIU representative will also spend a good deal of time talking on a one-to-one basis with various mem­ bers to encourage them to take advantage of the upgrading oppor­ tunities at the Lundeberg School. In addition to servicing the mem­ bership on ships, in the Union hall and at the hospital, SIU officials in the ports are intimately involved in the port's political activities. They work with the Maritime Trades Department's local Port Maritime Council. They also work with the AFL-CIO state and county federa­ tions in their area. And they work to convince local congressmen and their state's senators of the value of a strong merchant marine to the econ­ omy and security of the United States. Often times, an SIU official's poli­ tical activities has made the differ­ ence between a legislator voting for or against an important piece of maritime legislation. Many SIU officials are also in­ volved in community action groups and services for" the general better­ ment of the communities surrounding the Union hall. The SIU's network of port Union halls is the basis of the SIU's strength as an international Union representing seamen. The strategic positioning of halls enables all mem­ bers to easily and conveniently take advantage of all services provided by the Union. And through these halls, the membership is kept aware of all the Union's activities on their behalf. In other words, the local Union hall is a vital and indispensable link in communication between the Union and its membership. Seafarers Log �a«BiB&'agiim"3aa^g3rga!1SSIS»a>iaii^^ \ Headquarters Notes by SIU Executive Vice President Frank Drozak If you are ready to ship out, need help applying for benefits, are interested in attending a membership meeting or just want to meet old shipmt^tes, you'll head for your local Union hall. These halls, maintained in major ports throughout-the country, are essential to the excellent job security and services SIU members enjoy. They are the key to the SIU's rotary shipping system which gives the SIU control over its own jobs and is one of the most democratic methods of filling jobs, making allowances for how long a man has been on the beach, his training and his standing as a Union member. Local halls and rotary shipping also help guarantee that all jobs aboard SlU-contracted vessels belong to all Seafarers, and it is every member and official's responsibility to protect each of these jobs. This means that a Seafarer quitting without giving the local Union hall sufficient notice and causing a ship to sail" short is not just depriving one man of that job. He is jeopardizing a shipboard position that, belongs to and benefits every Seafarer. Many welfare or vacation claims are delayed because of incorrectly filed applications which lack either supporting documents or important information, causing unnecessary hardships for some members. At your local hdl. Union officials are always available to explain the proper procedures for filing a claim and to make sure you've included all the necessary documents and information needed to insure prompt payment. • Union halls are also a place to get information about training and upgrading at the Harry Lundeberg School, as well as about the activities of your Union in national, local and internal affairs. And they are a pleasant place to play a friendly game of cards or dominos, talk with old friends, or just sit and read a paper while waiting for a job call. The SIU Union hall system was established for the benefit of all Seafarers. Take advantage of the important services offered you at your local hall and ".i do your part by informing the hall when you want to leave a ship, by bringing the proper documents when you want to register or throw in for a job, and by attending your port's monthly membership meeting. (For more details, see Page 6.) 'i 7 Seafarers are also participating in other important SIU programs and ac­ tivities that contribute to the welfare and job security of the entire membership. The 34th class of the Bosuns Recertification Program graduated this month, bringing to 391 the number of Seafarers who have completed this important course. The .35th class which will graduate at the July membership meeting in N.Y., represents the final class in this phase of the Bosuns Recertification Program. This program has helped greatly to reduce shipboard beefs which arise due to misunderstanding and to improve communication between members aboard our ships and Headquarters. The Lundeberg School is ^till working on establishing a curriculum for the Steward Department Recertification Program which will begin later this year. The 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program has also been progressing well, with six more Seafarers receiving their full Union books through the program this month. The 233 Seafarers who have earned their full books through this program are helping to fill the m^power gap left by the many members either going out on pension or passing on every month. If you are eligibTe for the program and have not already applied, I urge you to do so immediately. Firefighting training is becoming more and more important in today's mari­ time industry. And sooner or later, the Coast Guard will require that all seamen possess a firefighting certificate as a prerequisite to employment on U.S. flag ships. Seafaters can get their certificate by attending the Firefighting Course offered at the Lundeberg School and at the MSC-MARAD Firefighting School in Earle, N.J. If you would like to attend the Firefighting Course, see your port agent. LNG/LPG tankers will soon be an important part of the U.S.-flag merchant fleet. To get a job on one of these ships, a Seafarer will be required to have special training. A Seafarer can get this training through the Lundeberg School's LNG/LPG Upgrading Program. I urge interested members in all departments to contact the Lundeberg School and to arrange to attend the next LNG class on Sept. 20. (See Lundeberg School application on page 31.) ,1. f. -< NLRB Judge Rules for SIU in Manning of All PRMMI Ships An administrative law judge for the National Labor Relations Board ruled last month that the SIU represents the unlicensed crews aboard all Puerto paydi«^ aboard the wdric pei^ he^ tlnldh Rico Marine Management, Inc. (PRMMI) ships including their three Ro-Ro ships, the SS Eric Holier, Ponce de Leon and Puerto Rico. The judge found the NMU guilty of conducting a recognitional strike in their picketing of PRMMI terminals last year, that is, trying to force an employer to recognize the NMU as a bargaining agent when the employer already has a valid contract with another union, in this case the SIU. It is expected that the NMU will appeal the judge's decision to the NLRB in Washington, D.C. History of Dispute '.213 The dispute began last October when the Puerto Rico Maritime Shipping Authority (PRMSA) transferred man­ agement of the three Ro-Ro vessels frorti the NMU-contracted Transamerican Trailer Transport to PRMMI. PRMMI, which already operated eight SlU-manned ships, had a fleetwide contract with the SIU and manned the three ships with Seafarers. When the NMU struck PRMMI and PRMSA, the NLRB in San Juan moved for and obtained an injunction against the NMU's picketing from the U.S. District Court in San Juan which also ordered SIU crews off the three ships and NMU crews aboard the vessels, until the NLRB could settle the issue. From the U.S. Court of Appeals First Circuit in Boston, the SIU applied for a stay of the judge's ruling ordering the SIU off the vessels until a full threeman Court of Appeals could hear an appeal on the issue. Chief Circuit Judge Coffin granted the stay pending the full appeal. In April the United States Court of Appeals First Circuit affirmed the Dis­ trict Court's injunction against the NMU but it reversed the San Juan U.S. District Court's ruling ordering SIU crews off the ships, thereby effectively leaving SIU members aboard the ships until final disposition of this matter. Financial Committee Meets Ross Named Chief Off N.Y. Labor Unit • v;' Philip Ross has been appointed by Gov. Hugh L. Carey of New York as state industrial commissioner and head of the State Labor Department. Ross succeeds Louis L. Levine who resigned to join the Group Health In­ surance Co. of New York City. He had been state industrial commissioner since 1971. Levine is now chairman of a U.S. Mediation and Conciliation Service board of inquiry panel set up May 31 in New York City to assist in the con­ tract negotiation impasses between the League of Voluntary Hospitals and Homes and District 1199, National Union of Hospital and Health Care Employes, which has a membership of 40,000 hospital workers. Their contract expires the end of this month. Commissioner Ross was recently pro­ fessor of industrial relations at Cornell University, Ithaca, N.Y. and was re- June, 1976 • i H • Philip Roiss gional director and international repre­ sentative for the United Hatters, Cap and Millinery Workers International Union, AFL-CIO from 1955 to 1958. SIU Quarterly Finance Committee Chairman Frank Teti, recertified bosun, (4th right) explains a point on how to check out the Union's records and bills to a member of the elected committee, Oscar B. Smith (standing) of the steward department. Other members of the committee which met this month at Headquarters are (I. to r.): Carroll Dwyer, engine department; Recertified Bosun John Hale; Recertified Bosun Frank Rodriguez; and John Sweeney, deck department, watching Warren Cassidy of the steward department doing some figuring. Page! �Coast Guard May Have Outlived Its Usefulness With the vast changes in maritime technology and with the changing atti­ tudes toward the human factor in work situations, the U.S. Coast Guard may have outlived its usefulness. This issue has come into sharp focus over the past year because of the Occu­ pational Safety and Health Act which has given the U.S. Department of Labor jurisdiction over safety in maritime matters including safety aboard ship. The Coast Guard is contesting this situation and is seeking to retain its jurisdiction over maritime safety. There are some who support the Coast Guard and feel that their traditional role should be maintained. There are others, both among labor and management, who feel that OSHA could do a better job. Long Time Problem The Coast Guard problem has been cumulative. Its roots go back 20 years or more during which time the Guard has failed to upgrade its organi­ zation or adapt properly to the human factors. Fundamentally a police organization, the Coast Guard has not taken an ap­ propriate sociological view to the work­ ers over which it has jurisdiction. Its police force thinking can be seen in a mid-195Qs Coast Guard proposal which became known as the "profile" system. The purpose of the system was to draw a "profile" on each seaman as a means of eliminating those who the Coast Guard felt shouldn't go to sea. Among the areas to be examined were: home upbringing; speech or smell defects; attitudes toward sex; religious and ethical attitudes; work history, in­ cluding any record as a "beefer" or "complainer" aboard ship; lack of edu­ cational advantages. Many people felt that it was ex­ tremely dangerous for a police enforce­ ment agency to have control over the employment of a seaman. The SIU was among those who vigor­ ously opposed this extension of the Coast Guard's authority and the "pro­ file" plan was eventually scuttled. Not Properly Equipped The problem is that the Coast Guard is not equipped, in terms of personnel or experience, to deal with the many complex social and psychological prob­ lems resulting from the impact on the individual worker of faster and larger ships, increased overtime, loss of ade­ quate port time, and the resulting feel­ ing of isolation and alienation that grow from these new experiences. The Coast Guard has not become aware that while the development of sophisticated electronic tools provide the seafarer with more control over , his shipboard environment, they sometimes leave him feeling powerless over his own life. In other areas, the Coast Guard is rooted in the past. Today a merchant seaman can be permanently deprived of his right to a livelihood for various drug violations which have been sub­ stantially modified in our society. Again, the Coast Guard's approach is that of a policing agency, out of touch with changing social and legal concepts, enforcing its own out-dated rules on workers whose rights are already se­ verely restricted. Register but there is no effort on the part of the Guard to maintain a con­ tinuous dialogue with those who are affected by those rules. In promulgating these directives— which directly affect the safety of crewmembers—the Coast Guard will, at times, consult only with management without seeking the advice and guid­ ance of maritime unions which repre­ sent the workers involved. Two recent examples illustrate this point. In setting manning scales for Chevron tankers on the West Coast, the Coast Guard has decided that un­ licensed qrewmembers are not needed in the engine rooms of these vessels despite"exprience which has shown that continued maintenance is necessary to the safe operation of this type of ship. Another example is the Coast Guard's proposal to eliminate the use of tankermen aboard barges on the in­ land waterways. Again, this proposal files in the face of experience which has demonstrated the ne«l for riding tank­ ermen to promote the safety of the vessels and their crews. This brings up another problem— the workers' situation cannot be en­ hanced by the fact that many Coast Guard oflicers go into industry when they retire from the Guard. In attempting to assess why the Coast Guard cannot cope with the many com­ plex problems of today's rapidly ex­ panding industry, we can infer that one reason is its military-oriented structure and another is that the Guard is an ex­ tension of the Department of Transpor­ tation which has shown a consistent hostility to the maritime industry. Whatever the reasons, however, the fact is that the Coast Guard has demon­ strated an unwillingness to deal with these problems realistically. New standards have to be set which take into account the real problems of the health, safety and welfare of mari­ time workers. There is a widespread feeling that OSHA can play an effective role in this area. Certainly, the prob­ lems cannot be left to the unilateral decision-making of the Coast Guard which has a lack of experience and facilities to deal with them. prodncetbe iQir lor iii ' wlio' pOiieip: UWitcd Another critical argument on the part of both management and labor is that the Coast Guard does not consult with those in the maritime industry. The Guard's proposed rules and reg­ ulations are printed in the Federal • Appeals;'' Pension Reform Act of 1974 Some Points Clarified on ERISA Requirements On May 26, the Seafarers' Pensicm Plan, Welfare Plan, Vacation Plan and Harry Lundeberg School of Seaman­ ship, as well as the UIW Welfare Plan and Pension Plan, and the Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Pension Plan notified all participants that, under the &nployee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, the various plans' documents would be available for examination and, in some cases, for sale to their par­ ticipants. Plan participants include active em­ ployees, pensicHiers and any person who has vesting credit of 10 years service without a break. Unfortunately these letters have caused some misunderstandings among members. In order to clear up these misunderstandings and to update the information contained in those letters, the Seafarers Log will present and answer some of the most frequently asked questions about the notices. • Win those already on pen^n be affected by tills law? No—pensioners will continue receiv­ ing the same benefits. If you are already on pension, the law will not decrease or change your benefits in ary way. All pensioners were sent notices because under ERISA they are considered par­ ticipants and must be notified about changes in the Plans. Once again, pensioners already re­ ceiving benefits need not worry about changes in their retirement benefits. • What Plan documents are avalldile to participants and what will tiiey Pages cost? All participants will automatically be mailed, free of charge, a summary description of each Plan and a summary of each Plan's financial report. The Plan descriptions will be ready by the summer of 1977 and the finan­ cial reports by early 1977. There will be a charge of approximately $.10 per page for additional copies of either summary. The following documents will be available for inspection at every Unicm hall and for saJe from Union Head­ quarters for approximately $.10 per page: 1. Each Plan's ESB-1 form. This is an oflScial form which each Plan mu^t file with the Department of Labor de­ scribing the Plan. It runs about 15 pages and will be available sometime this summer. 2. The full annual report for each Plan. This is the entire financial report which each participant will receive in sununary form free of charge. The full report wUl run about 20 pages and will be available at the end of each year. 3. Collective bargaining agreements under which each Plan is established. These agreements, or contracts, include the provisions for funding the Plans. Since these documents are usually quite long and since the contract provisions regulating wages and working condi­ tions are already available, participants will be able to purchase the one or two pages which specifically deal with the Plans. These pages are available now. 4. Trust documents and regulations for each Plan. A Trust Document de­ scribes how a Plan is administered. They will be available by the end of July, 1976 and will run approximately 25 pages. Trust regulations list all the rules concerning eligibility for, and the amounts of, benefits under a Plan and contain the information which each participant receives in a shorter form in his summary Plan description. The trust regulations are about 50 pages long and will be available by the end of July, 1976. You may inspect any of these above documents at a Union hall. You will not be able to photocopy documents at the Union hall. To purchase any of the documents, contact the Welfare Plan office, 275 20th St., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11215 and you will be told exactly how much the desired documents will cost. Upon re­ ceipt of your payment, you will be sent the requested document. When request­ ing a document please include your So­ cial Security number and your present or latest employer, • Is seatime accumalated before ERISA went into effect counted towards vesting? The best way to answer this question is to review the new vesting and breakin-service provisions. Remember these provisions only ap­ ply to the normal pension. For every year you work 125 days or more, you receive one year of vesting credit. When you have accumulated 10 years of credit you are vested, that is you have a legal right to receive the portion of the normal pension you have earned when you turn 65 and can no longer have a break-in-service in regard to your pension. If you work less than 125 days in any year but more than 62V4 days, you do not get credit for a year's service but you do not have a break-in-service. If you work less than 62Vi days in a year, you have a break-in-service. If you have a number of consecutive breaks that equal the total number of years of credit you have earned, you lose all of that credit. The 125-day requirement only ap­ plies to earning vesting credit for a normal pension. Each and every day worked for a company signatory to our Plan will count towards the total number of days needed to qualify for a pension even if they were accumulated in a year for which you did not receive vesting credit. (Hd Break Roles Seatime compiled before Dec. 31, 1975 can be counted towards vesting credit. You will receive one year's vest­ ing credit for each year you worked 125 days or more provided you did not have a break-in-service under the old break rules. Under the old break rules, you lost credit for all previous seatime if you sailed less than 90 days in each of three consecutive years. Seafarers Log V . �i»e^;jB#sMife'ii<ri''*'»<a#»F/jrj,'^i^^n^feSS This is another important area that we have to keep our eyes on if we are going to protect these jobs for Americans. Congressman John Murphy (DN.Y.), who is chairman of the select House Committee on the Outer Conti­ nental Shelf, has introduced legislation which would require that all rigs and vessels used in exploration and mining on the shelf off U.S. coastlines be American built—and that all rigs and vessels be manned by American crews. We have already held meetings with all unions involved in this industry, and we have come up with an agreement that would protect this industry for American workers. Meanwhile, our Washington office sent a staff representa­ tive to San Francisco to attend the National Offshore Advisory Committee meeting there which was held by the Coast Guard. And we are also inviting oil companies and other industry representatives to a meeting in Washington later this month to get them to approve the agreement we have worked out with labor organizations. Washington Activities BjrSRockcr ALASKA NATURAL GAS PIPELINE Hearings on proposals to transport Alaskan natural gas to the lower 48 states are continuing in Washington. The House Interstate and Foreign Com­ merce Committee heard testimony earlier this month from the Federal Power Commission's environmental task force. This group singled out two proposals which they say would have less impact on the environment than other pro­ posed routes. One proposal is to pipe the gas through Canada to northwestern Minnesota. The other-developed by El Paso—would string a pipeline through Alaska, paralleling the oil pipeline, to an LNG terminal at Starichof. The gas would then be carried by American-flag LNG vessels to Oxnard, Calif. We have a real stake in the final selection of this pipeline, and our staff in Washington is putting a lot of effort into convincing Congress and the Federal Power Commission that the all-Alaska route—with the use of U.S.-flag LNG tankers—^is the soundest proposal in terms of natural defense, economy and preservation of the environment. WAR RISK INSURANCE The Senate Commerce Committee will hold further hearings on War Risk Insurance. Transportation Institute, a Washington-based research and edu­ cational organization, has prepared background materials for our staff at the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department to oppose insurance protection for foreign-flag vessels which are owned or under charter to American operators. OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF Our representatives at the Maritime Trades Department met with legislative representatives from the AFL-CIO and a number of national and international labor organizations this month to get their support for our position on pro­ tecting the job rights of American workers on the rigs and supply vessels work­ ing the outer continental shelf. PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE HOSPITALS The House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries has begun hearings on the status of Public Health Service Hospitals. The SIU and the Maritime Trades Department will attend the hearings to present testimony in support of adequate funding for the maintenance of existing hospitals and for improving the quality of care at these hospitals. Our Washington representatives have been working with the U.S. Maritime Administration—which supports our position on the hospitals—and with Rep. Leonor Sullivan (D-Mo.), chair­ woman of the House Committee on Merchant Marine who is a strong supporter of the Public Health Service Hospitals. OTOER HEARINGS In addition to hearings on War Risk Insurance, Public Health Hospitals and the Outer Continental Shelf, Congress will also be holding hearings in a num­ ber of other areas important to us—^including law of the sea; common carriers; water resources developments; pension plans; oil spills; and ocean mining. The staff at Transportation Institute and our representatives at the Maritime Trades Department are working with our friends in Congress in all of these areas to make sure that the jobs and job security of this membership are pro­ tected. It is important that we continue a maximum effort in Washington to protect our jobs. We not only have to fight the powerful oil lobby, but we also have to fight the Administration in Washington—and that means the State Department, Treasury, the Department of Transportation, and—not least of all —^the Coast Guard. It's a big job, and we have to be on our toes every single day. Our Washington staff has to know what is going on—not only in Con­ gress—^but also what is developing in all of the many Federal agencies that affect our industry. It's a never-ending job but one that is essential to vour continued job security. '4 '''"t ,H Is, '# i t • » 41 To Protect Your Becatf^Sff the Employee Retirement Income SecuHiy Act of U (often referred to as the Pension Reform Act) it is extremely imf that the latetA correct address of each member be on file. // the Se Plans have ypUr latest address, you wUt he able to receive all the sary a,id vital material which is required to be sent to you under , new taw. ' It is qbo very important thai the Plans be aware of your marital Thej^ore, you are strongly urged to 01In the form below md send fifj to: Claims department, Seafarers Welfare and Pension PUms, 27S St„ Brooklyn, N.Y. U215, . .m, smt Job Security in the Fight for Favorable Legislation Seafarers are urged to conMbute to SPAD. it is the way to have your voice heard and to keep your union effective in the fight for legislation to protect the security of every Seafarer and his family. Top Lakes Pension Check n JBtil't.SM--- . I ^ After logging over 10,000 days of seatime, 64-year-old ex-Oiler John Kroski (left) gets congratulatory handshake from SIU Cleveland Port Agent George Telegadas last month for receiving the biggest pension check benefit— $395 a month—ever paid on the Great Lakes to date. Seafarer Kroski's last ship was the M/V Diamond Alkali (American Steamship). He sailed 43 years. Page 9 June, 1976 •••• • • •• i'..!;j-'-y' ' • ,• • ^ It..: �The Maritime Trades Department How MTD Membership Affects You^ the Seafarer The MTD holds biennial conventions to map out two-year programs of action, in above photo, Paul Hail, MTD president, addresses the 1975 Biennial Convention held last September in San Francisco. Passage of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 marked one of the most important legislative vic­ tories ever won for the U.S. maritime industry hecause it formed the base of a long-term program for the revitalization of the U.S. merchant marine. The AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department was instrumental in achieving this victory. In December 1974, the U.S. Senate gave final Congressional approval to the Energy Transporta­ tion Security Act, which brought to a successful close one of the most ambitious legislative fights in the history of the American labor moverrient. Again, it was the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades De­ partment which proved to be one of the major forces in fostering this victory. The fights tor the 1970 Merchant Marine Act and the 1974 Oil Cargo Preference Bill (later vetoed) are just two instances in a long line of legislative struggles in which the AFL-CIO Mari­ time Trades Department has demonstrated its indispensable value to Seafarers and the maritime industry as a whole. Much of the MTD's effectiveness as a Constir tutional Department of the AFL-CIO can be attributed to a nurhber of important factors, such as its size and working structure; thediversity of the member unions it represents, and the way in which its policies are carried out on both the national and local levels. The main function of the MTD, founded 30 years ago and in the establishment of which the SIU played a primary leadership role, has always been to give maritime labor a greater .say in Washington on issues that would have an impact on the U.S. maritime and related industries, and the men and women that work in them. Presently, the MTD is comprised of 43 national and. international AFL-CIO unions, including the SIUNA, representing nearly eight million Amer­ ican workers. Not allof the'MTD's affiliated unions are of a maritime^ture nor are they all located in major port-cities. But the affiliation of these diverse unions gives the MTD political strength in all" re­ gional areas df he U.S. . MTD Executive Boaid The policies and programs of the MTD are formulated by the organization's executive board, which includes a top ranking representative from each of the'MTD's 43 affiliated unions. The three top officers of the MTD are, Paul Hall, who serves as MTD president; Jack McDonald, , vice presi­ dent, and O. William Moody, administrator. The MTD executive board meets regularly to discuss contemporary issues affecting the maritime industry and the steps that must be taken to deal properly and swiftly with them. Every two years, the Department holds a con- Page 10 . J t I > r t ^ vention immediately preceding the AFL-CIO con­ vention, at which time the affiliates review the progress of the maritime industry in.the previous two years and map out a chart of action for the next two years. At the MTD's 1975 Biennial Convention, held last September, the Department resolved to work, among many others things, for; • A bill that would close the loophole in the z conventions, depends heavily on the actions of the MiD's network of 27 Port Maritime Councils. These Councils," located in strategic port-cities throughout the U.S., in Canada and Puerto Rico, work politically on the local levels, and have been instrumental in enabling the MTD to achieve its national goals. An example of the Port Cduncil's effectiveness can be seen in the 1974 fight for the Energy Trans­ portation Security Act. Members of the Councils worked tirelessly to convince Congressmen and Senators from their districts and states to vote for the bill. The result was an overwhelming vote for the bill in the House of Representatives, and a closer—but still—a majority vote in the Senate. In addition to their work on the political front, the MTD's Port Maritime Councils have also been instrumental in increasing the awareness of citi­ zens throughout the country to the importance of a strong U.S. merchant marine to the general wel-. fare of the nation. On the national level, MTD headquarters, which , is located in the AFL-CIO building in Washing­ ton, D.C., works closely with the national AFLCIO and its affiliates to gain further support for its programs. The national office of the MTD also works closely with representatives of AFL-CIO state federations and local central bodies of the AFL-CIO; In brief, then, the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department has been and will continue to be an effective organization for its member unions, es­ pecially with regard to the SIU and Seaforers. In future issues of the.Log we will continue to outline other organizations with which the SIU is connected and describe how tjhese groups affect Seafarers' welfare and livelihoods. 43 MTD Affiliates / Below is a list of < the 43 affiliates of the Maritim&Trades Departrhent. /, 1. The Journeymen Barbers, Hairdressers and Cosmetolo^ts' International Union of America , 2. International Brotherhood of Boflermakers, Iron Ship Bnilders, Blacksmiths, Forgers and Helpers 3. Boot and %oe Workers' Union 4. International Union of Bricklayers arid Allied Craftsmen ' 5. United Brofheriiood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Jones Act which exempts the Virgin Islands from 6. United Cement, Line and Gypsum Workers the provisions of the law. This bill will be marked International Union up in the Senate this month. 7* Communications Workers of America • A bill to extend U.S. control of fishing rights 8. Distillery, Rectifying, Wine and AlUed Workers' to 200 miles offshore. (This bill was passed in International Union of America both Houses of Congress and signed into law in 9. International Union of Dolls, Toys, Playthings, April of this yeir. The law becomes effective Mar. Noveltim and Allied Products of the Unlt^ 1, 1977.) States and Canada, AFL-CIO • A bill to curb and then cut back the incursion : 10. Intematfonal Brotiieriiood of EJectrical Workers of third-flag fleets into the U.S. foreign trades. The 11. International Union "of Elevator Constnmtors call for this bill was prompted by the fact that the 12. International Unhm of Operating Engineers Russian fleet, operating as a third-flag carrier, along with other third-flag fleets, how control more 13. Iiitemational Association of Fire Fighters than half of the c'^age of all waterborne trade 14. Imemational Brotherhood of Firemen and Offers 15. Glass Bottle Blowmrs' Association of die tJnited between the U.S. West Coast and the Far East, States and Canada (This bill is now under consideration by the House 15. Anierican Federation of Grain Millers Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee.) 17. Graphioi Arts International Union • A program first to end the U;S. Government's wasteful policy of running in competition with the 18,Hotel and Restaurant Employees' and Bar­ tenders'International Unioii private shipping industry and then return the U.S. 19. International Ai»ociation of Bridge, Structural merchant marine to its proper role as an auxiliary and Ornamental iron Workers of the U.S. Navy. 20, LahornS' Intematiorral Union of Nordi America In addition to iffiese and odier maritime Issues, Laundry and Dry Cleaning Inhanathe 1975 MTD Convention also vowed to fight for 21.. AFL-CIO tioqal Union, bills and programs for all American woihers, su^h 22. International Leather Goods, Plastics and Nov­ as: an Increased minimum wage; organlring unelty Workers Unimi olganized worio^rs; Import quotas; a national en­ 23. hrtemadonal Association of ergy policy; unemployment insurance extensions, Aerospace Workers and trade refonn. • 24. Industrial IJnion of Marine and ShlpbrrUding Success of the MTD's policies and programs, • Workers of America established by the executive board tind at MTD . Continued ori Page 11 CIO Seafarers Log ' �SSBsassse®- ,1 ilj- :r——-'a i-.'i.Ti"- .^. \ 25. National Marine Engineen* Beneficial Associatkm 26. Amalgamated Meat Ciitters and Botcher Work­ men of North America 27. OflSce and Professional Employees International Union 28. Oil, Chemical and Atomic Workers International Union 29. International Brotheihood of Painters and Allied Trades 30. United Papenvoikers International Unhm 31. Operative Plasterers' and Cement Masons' International Association of the United States and Canada 32. United Association of Journeymen and Appren­ tices of the Plnmbing and Pipe Fitting Industry of the United States and Canada 33. International Brotherhood of Pottery and Allied Workers 34. Brotherhood of Railway, Aiiiine and Steamship Clerks, Freight Handlers, Express and Station Employees 35. Retail Clerks International Aswciation 36. Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union 37. United Rubber, Cork, Linoleum and Plastic Workers of America 38. Seafarers International Union of North America 39. Sheet Metal Workers International Association 40. American Federation of State, County and Mimicipal Employees 41. United Telegraph Workers 42. United Textile Workers of America 43. American Guild of Variety Artists Marine Skills Needed on Mobile Oil Rigs for Safety Safety on the mobile drill rigs, which pointed out that even the contractors operate offshore ."exploring for oil and involved in exploring for offshore re­ natural gas, is a prime concern of the sources defined the rigs as ships. He SIU. The Union is urging the Coast quoted John Drewry, counsel to the Guard to adopt stricter regulations over National Ocean Industries Association, these units which navigate in our har­ who has stated, "these rigs are not, as bors and coastal waters. many people think, fixed structures On May 25, at a hearing in San Fran­ built offshore in the form of an oil der­ cisco held by the National Offshore rick. But rather, they are indeed vessels Operations Industry Advisory Commit­ and are recognized as such and docu­ tee, Lindsey Williams, SlU-vice-presi- mented under the laws of the United dent in charge of the Gulf: Coast, out­ States..." lined the Union's views on mobile drill However, Williams objected, "the unit licensing regulations. majority of mobile rigs are currently While speaking before the gathered not regulated, or their crews licensed to industry and Coast Guard representa­ the same full standards as U.S. ocean­ tives, he stressed the need for marine going ships and their crews. The Seaskills aboard the mobile rigs which "are Jarers Union is convinced this is neither vessels that must operate in a hazardous a safe nor an acceptable standard for industry and environment." the U.S. rigs to be allowed to maintain. He then sharply criticized the off­ During his testimony, Williams shore exploration industry's draft pro­ posals for new Coast Guard regulations that were being discussed at the hearing. "We strongjly disagree with the con­ cept inherent in the draft proposal that industrial employees can perform ma­ rine skills without the proper experience and education required of ocean going seamen," the SIU vice-president de­ clared. "Such shortcuts to creating sea­ men in the longrun jeopardize the safety of everyone involved in rig operations." He continued, "Based on our obser­ vations of offshore activities, it appears to us that the offshore industry is intent upon obtaining for itself a special set of operating and safety rules that would not be acceptable in other U.S. marine industries." After carefully studying the situation, the SIU developed its own proposed regulations that would cover those members of the mobile rig crew work­ ing on marine related tasks. At the hearing, Williams outlined the Union's major points, while noting "our standards would not apply to the indus­ trial skills aboard the rig, primarily the drilling crew, because these matters should be decided by the contractor." First, he stated, "A minimum man­ ning level must be set for each type of U.S. drilling rig that will assure the safe operation of the rig in all conditions and which will provide an adequate ma­ rine crew to maintain the rig in a safe and sanitary condition. While the minimum crew standard would take into account the size of the rig and its equipment, it would estab- •%. Continued on Page 27 f Foreign Countries Mean Business In Dealing With • Canada—^Possession of narcotics (including marijuana) up to 7 years in jail at the discretion of the court. Up to life imprisonment, but not less than 7 Persons arrested on drug charges are years for importation of drugs into the country. not eligible for bail. • France — Possession, sentences vary, but are less than for trafficking. Minimum of 3 to 4 months pre-trail confinement. Trafficking, 1 to 5 years. Drug Violators Drug laws in the U.S. can be tough for sale or trafficking of large amounts of drugs, but for simple possession and use they're not so hard. Some states' laws for possession and use could even be considered lenient. However, this is by no means the case in foreign countries. It is important that a seaman, who would be visiting a lot of foreign coun­ tries, at least be aware of what these drug laws are, because if you get caught "over there" for possession or sale of even small amounts of drugs, you could be staying "over there" for quite awhile. As a matter of fact, there are ap­ proximately 700 Americans in foreign jails right now for various drug offenses, and there's really very little anyone stateside can do for them but wait pa­ tiently for their return. Below are some of the drug laws in various countries that a Seafarer might visit: • Mexico—Possession, 2 to 9 years in jail plus fine. Trafficking, 3 to 10 years plus fine. Illegal import or export of drugs, 6 to 15 years plus fine. Per­ sons arrested oil drug charge can expect a minimum of 6 to 12 months pre-trial confinement. • Greece—Possession, minimum of 2 years in jail. TraflScking, 5 to 20 years plus fine. • England—^Possessions of heroin or LSD, 7 years or a fine of $1,000 or both.' Possession of codein or cannabis, 5 years in jail. • Germany — Possession, 3 years. Germany is expected to change this law making jail terms stiffer. • Japan—Sentences are based on the amount of drugs found. A recent case involved 600 grams of hashish and the person was sentencad to 2 years in jail. • Italy — Possession or attemptedsale, 3 years. Trafficking, 3 to 8 years. June, 1976 • Turkey—^possession, 3 to 15 years. Trafficking, 10 years to life. It's no fun being stock In a jafl cell, but even less fun If tbat jail cell is In a foreign country. Be smart! Don't use dmgs. Warning to Seafarers Young and Old: Drug Possession Means Loss of Seaman's Papers If yon are convicted of possessimi of any illegal dmg—heroin, barbitnrates, speed, LSD, or even marijuana—the U.S. Coast Guard will revoke your seaman papers, widmut appeal, FOREVER. Tbat means ttat yon lose for die rest of your life die r^t to make a living by the sea. However, it doesnT quite end there even if you receive a suspended soitence. You may lose your r^bt to vote, your right to bold public office or to own a gun. You also may lose the opportunity of ever becoming a doctor, dmitist, certified public accountant, engineer, lawyer, architect, realtor, pharmacist, school teacher, or stockbroker. You may jeopardize your r^ht to hold a job wbereyou must be licensed or bonded and you may never be able to woric for the cHy, the county, or the Federal government It*8 a pretty tough rap, but duFs cxacdy how it is and yon cant do anydiing about it The ctmvkted drug user leaves a black marie on his rqiutatkm lor die rest (rf his life. However, drugs can not only destroy your r^t to a good livelfliood, it can destroy your life. Dmg idinse presents a serkms threat to both your physical and mental healdi, and die personal safety of those around you. This is especially true aboard diip uime clear mfaids and qiuck reflexes are essential at all times for the safe (qperathm of die vessel. Dont let dn^ destroy your natural r%ht to a gOod, luqppy, prodnctive Ufe. Stay dmg free and steer a clear course. Page 11 I i I t M �8 Finish Welding Course 1 AT SEA SS Cove Communicator The operators of the SlU-manned SS Cove Communicator (Cove Tankers) early last month applied to the U.S. Maritime Subsidy Board in Washington, D.C. for an operating subsidy to run the 31,900-dwt tanker on the Russian grain run. SS Translndiana Shipboard services Nvere conducted aboard this SlU-contracted ship for our departed brother. Seafarer Herbert M. "Frenchy" De Boissiere, 46, who died in the USPHS Hospital in Staten Island, N.Y. on Apr. 2. He had sailed 30 years. Ship Chairman, Recertified Bosun Herwood B. Walters and Chief Steward W. J. Fitch, secretary-reporter paid high tribute in turn to the departed seaman: "As Herbert De Boissiere, better known as 'Frenchy', was a personal friend of mine, it was his desire to sail with me abord this ship. Although 'Frenchy' did not make it, in his physical being, his wish and desire were fulfilled, for I shall always remember, 'He did make his last voyage with me.' " "I have sailed with Brother Herbert De Boissiere many times. His happy ways and outlook on life will be missed by all who knew him." The bosun and the rest of the crew said: "We wish to give an overextended vote of thanks to Capt. Gene Laski (master of the Transindiana) for the most proficient and descriptive eulogy he gave, so befitting to our departed Brother Herbert De Boissiere." Capt. Laski's ceremonial eulogy at the services included these hallowed words: "We are gathered here this day, the 17th of May 1976, on the deck of the SS Transindiana, to pay our respects to our departed brother, Herbert Michael De Boissiere, who passed away on the 2nd day of April 1976 ... He was 46 years of age. "At a time when it seemed that Herbert was conquering his illness, he was making plans to return to sea on this vessel... This was not to be, and when he realized that he would not be standing any more watches, he requested that his final journey be made with us "In making this request, Herbert is reminding us of the unique and special family relationship that we share with one another.... We are many races and we are many religions—^yet we are brothers-and-the sea is our home-and-the sea is our blood.... "Herbert, thank you for the message.... We understand it In your mem­ ory, I now recite a poem that reflects the ideology of men who follow the sea...: INVICTUS " 'Out of the night that covers me. Black as the Pit from pole to pole, I thank whatever gods may be For my unconquerable soul. In the fell clutch of circumstance I have not winced nor cried aloud. Under the bludgeonings of chance My head is bloody, but unbowed. Beyond this place of w/ath and tears Looms but the horror of the shade, ^ And yet the menace of the years, Finds, and shall find me unafraid. It matters not how strait the gate How charged with punishments the scroll, I am the Master of my fate I am the captain of my soul.' ' "There is one among us who knew Herbert better than I... It is only fitting that Herwood Walters, our bosun, stand by my side and assist me in seeing Herbert on his final and everlasting journey ... "Brother Herbert Michael De Boissiere—you have returned home—at 10:40 a.m. this 17th of May 1976—in the latitude of 27 degrees and 24 minutes North and longitude 74 degrees and 34 minutes West... you are now and forever returned to the sea—you cannot be forgotten for you shall forever be with us.... We pay our respects to you, each in his own manner, with our thoughts and prayers and with the vessel's engines stopped and with a moment of silence." Instructor Bill Eglinton of Piney Point's Welding Course (2nd left rear) is in a happy mood with his latest class of graduates, proudly displaying their diplomas, of (I. to r. front): Robert Wilson Albert Schwartz: William Joslin, and David Daily. In the rear (I. to r.) are: LeRoy Cope; Eglinton; James Darden; Robert Zientak, and Robert Smith. Rubber Workers Boycott Firestone Tire A nationwide consumers boycott and letter writing campaign aimed at Fire­ stone tires has been called for by the 70,000 United Rubber, Cork, Linoleum and Plastic Workers of America Union (URW), an AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department affiliate which has been on strike since Apr. 21 at 47 plants of the Big Four tire makers, Firestone, Goodyear, Goodrich and Uniroyal. The boycott has the support of both the SIU and the AFL-CIO. URW President Peter Bommarito has asked the public and union mem­ bers not to buy the following 37 brandname tires: Firestone, Atlas, Caravelle, CBI, Coast-to-Coast, Cordovan, Fal­ con, Fruehauf, Getty, Lancer, MultiMile, O.K. Tires, Shell, Triumph, Union 76, J.C. Penney and Mont­ gomery Ward. Other Firestone subsidiary-made tires consumers are asked not to pur­ chase are these by Seiberling: Award, Holiday, Buck Monroe, Portage, Roger Ward, Sterling and Zenith. And those made by Dayton: Argyle, Carnegie, Co-op, Cornell, Dean, Duralon, Road King, Schenuit, Super Traction (trucks) Western Auto and White. Bommarito also called for a letterwriting campaign by union members and the general public directed to Fire­ stone's president, Richard D. Riley, 1200 Firestone Pky., Akron, Ohio 44301 asking for a reasonable approach at the bargaining table with the United Rubber Workers negotiators. To implement the boycott, a "Don't Buy Firestone" campaign via picketing and handbilling at high volume Fire­ SS Robert E. Lee On July 4, the SS Robert E. Lee (Waterman) will sail from the Gulf to Karachi, Pakistan with 6,340-metric tons of bagged phosphate for overland transshipment to Afghanistan. ^ Model for Others The union is seeking a contract with Firestone that could serve as a model for an agreement with the other three of the Big Four. At issue is a strong cost-of-living allowance asked for by the union. Since Firestone tire prices have soared to 35 percent more in just two years, the union asked the company for a first-year catch-up wage hike of $1.65 an hour, substantial pension improvements and a cost-of-living allowance (COLA) that would add a penny to wages for every 0.3 point increase in the Con­ sumer Price Index (CPI) projected to rise 7 percent a year. Firestone offered $1.10 an hour over three years—5 cents less than its previ­ ous offer—a three-year pension boost of $1.50 for future service, and a costof-living formula geared to the CPI but offset in part by wage increases in the second and third years of the contract. Bommarito rejected the offer because he said the company's COLA Program would net the worker only 25 cents in three years at projected rates of inflation while the URW's formula would net 95 cents. This is the union's key issue. t cents of every dottar spent in shipping on . remains in this country, making a very substantial contribution to the' balance of paymenh; and to the nation's economy. SS Mohawk The SlU-contracted SS Mohawk (Ogden Marine) which went aground off the coast of California on the morning of May 20, was refloated the next day with tug assistance. The ship went on with her cargo of 9,500-tons of rice to an unloading in Stockton. stone retail outlets and independent stores is contemplated. In the middle of this month, URW and Firestone negotiators resumed their contract talks in Cleveland after two days of federally-mediated discussions with the head of the U.S. Mediation and Conciliation Service James F. Scearce in Washington failed to make any headway in their dispute. ^ -T , ^ ' V'.' .: "m SS Potomac On July 15, the SS Potomac (Hudson Waterways) will sail from the Gulf of Indonesia with 21,SCO-tons of wheat. Page 12 ^ J . . , ^ • •.? t ' • » I * •# V y > t •) i I •* f.« / 1 ?- / { > . • i t • \ ' V. 7t--.ILJ Use U.S.-llag ships. R's good for the American maritime ittdiiKstry, tlm AiRieii> Seafarers Log �5il^_ "t ••J New of Life ASHORE Seafarer Tells How He Dealt With Alcoholism Problem For the best part of his adult life, his shipmates called him "old heave-a-head Harry," because Harry Dengate, a 56year-old Seafarer from Charleston, S.C., could drink with the best of them, and then some, Harry Dengate is not afraid or ashamed to admit that he was an alco­ holic for many years—and he shouldn't be—because this remarkable Seafarer did what so many millions of people in this country can't do, and that is kick the alcohol habit completely. But what's more remarkable is the way he kicked the habit. You might say he wheeled himself back to the mainstream of so­ ciety because he did it with a bicycle. Brother Dengate had his first drink when he was 17-years-old after finishing basic training in the Navy. He continued to drink steadily throughout his fouryear hitch in the Navy, which ended in 1941. He entered the merchant marine the next year shipping in the black gang. He recalls with amusement that back then the motto in some of the ports he visited was, "dogs and sailors keep off the grass." Seafarer Dengate's drinking prob­ lems continued throughout the early 40's, and in 1943 he spent time drying out at the U.S. Seamen's Service Center in Bayridge, Md. He tried Alcoholics Anonymous in 1950 but he kept right on drinking "simply because I didn't want to stop." Brother Dengate lived and shipped out of Yokohama for 16 years. He met a girl there and married, but after 12 years his wife divorced him because of his drinking. About the divorce, Harry said: "I guess I don't really blame her." During his years of sailing and drink­ ing E>engate recalls the terrible days when he secluded himself in the en­ gine room shaft alley so his shipmates wouldn't see him doubled over from stomach cramps and a sickness that prompted him to say in retrospect, "I really felt like dying." For many years Seafarer Dengate pcetty much followed the same pat­ tern. Outside of shoreside expenses he worked and spent what he made on al­ cohol. He recalls being on the Persian Gulf run for eight years "and never saving a penny." Turnabout Came Suddenly The turnabout in his life came sud­ denly three years ago this month. He got off a ship in San Francisco and went on a four-day binge, waking up sick in a hotel in Atlanta, Ga. From there he went back to his hometown of Charles­ ton, S.C., for the first time in 32 years. It hit him like a ton pf bricks when he realized that for him nothing had changed in all that time. He was drink­ ing heavy when he left, and he was still drinking. He decided it was time to quit. The next day he found an apartment, and recalling the advice of an old ship­ mate of his, he bought a 10-speed bike and started riding. "I was a bit shakey at first, but it felt good. 1 found that the more I rode, the less I thought about alcohol. Every day, I would get up early and bike out to the suburbs. I believe the physical strain and freedom of June, 1976 Harry Dengate movement I felt cleared my mind and I began seeing things, beautiful things, like trees, grass, flowers, kids playing and so many of the simple things in life, really for the first time. As I cleared my mind, I also cleared my body and I felt like a new man. I'll never be rich as far as money is concerned because I never saved anything when I was drinking. But I feel very rich in another way—rich in a new appreciation for life and Uving." After several months in Charleston, he went back to the West Coast and stayed with his brother in Pasadena for a while. There he continued his bicycle trips traveling as much as 30 miles a day. His body became stronger, and the grip the alcohol once had on him was gone. He had won. Today, Seafarer Dengate usually ships seven months a year and when he is on the beach, he bikes at least 20 miles a day. He has hiked in the Far East and in New Zealand and Austra­ lia. Now he is looking to catch a ship for the Med so he can do some biking in Europe. "Biking is a beautiful way to see a country," he says. His shipmates have long since stopped calling him "heave-a-head," but Dengate notes with a laugh: "You know how seamen are. They have a nickname for everything. Now they call me TO-speed Harry' and I don't mind a bit." Brother Dengate went to Piney Point last year and Is very proud of the QMED endorsement he received there. He didn't get a chance to see the SIU's Alcohol Rehabilitation Center since it was only in the planning stages at that time. But he believes "the Alcohol Center down there is truly a wonderful thing. There has never been such a pro­ gram for i^eamen before, and believe me, it was needed. I think the program will be a great help to a lot of guys, because there are a lot of guys out there with drinking problems like I used to have." Seafarer Dengate said he hoped his story would encourage others to seek help to kick the alcohol habit. He says, "I hesitated at first to have the story printed, but T believe that if only one guy who reads it, seeks and gets help, then I will have accomplished some­ thing important." . * -SJ t:|: Washington, D.C. Out of the 17 U.S. high school students who won voyages on American ships and cash in the Propeller Club's 1976 Harold Harding Memorial National Mari­ time Essay Contest, three winners received their prizes from SlU-contracted companies on Maritime Day, May 22. Grand national winner in the 40-year-old contest,, Taimi Louise Heikken of Bogalusa, La. received a $100 cash prize from the Maritime Overseas Corp. at the New Orleans Propeller Club. She also won a cruise to the Med and back from another company. National winner Lisa Morrison of Le Grand, Calif, was awarded a voyage by Sea-Land Service from Seattle to Oakland at The Golden Gate Propeller Club in California. And national winner Glenn Wright of Miami, Fla. won a trip from the Gulf to a north Brazil port and a return trip from Delta Line at the Miami club. The contest is sponsored by the club's 14,000 members in 60 U.S. ports, 15 foreign ports and at 15 colleges to broaden the education of teenagers and to stress the need for a strong American merchant marine for national security and eco­ nomic prosperity. It is named for Harold J. Harding, national secretary-treasurer of the club from 1931 to 1952. The club's U.S. president, Capt. C. Ray North said, "The many companies that have made these prize voyages available are to be commended for their public spirited generosity as are the Propeller Clubs that worked so hard to sponsor the contest locally, the many teachers who supervised the preparation of essays and the students who participated." •life 1• Saugerfies,N.Y. A widow, Mrs. Edith C. Anderson, of an old sea captain here, who "passed the bar" writes: "I am sorry to inform you that my husband reticed Capt. Hilimar G. Anderson died in St. Peter's Hospital, Albany, N.Y. the 21st of April and was buried in Woodstock Cemetery the 23rd of April. "My husband always enjoyed reading the Seafarers LOG and read about the men and ships he had known in his many years on the sea." .5- «|i: ' •-M:.' J- Old Bridge, N.J. Ever hear of someone making ships models out of bones? Chief Steward Jacinto G. Guiles, 53, who last shipped out on the containership SS Arecibo (Puerto Rican Marine) in March does. He has no bone of contention with his hobby of carving model schooners out of bones of turkeys, ducks and chickens. Seafarer Guiles, who was bom in Manila and makes his home in Old Bridge, joined the SIU in 1956. He explains that it takes him two or three months aboard ship in his offtime hours on the run from Port Elizabeth, N.J. to the port of San Juan to carve a scale model of a clipper ship, with penknife and glue, using backbones, breast­ bones and wing bones of the roasted birds. Brother Guilles follows no set plan. His latest creation, a model of a threemasted schooner which he first saw on a matchbook cover, was made as a wedding anniversary gift for his wife, Lillian. It all started^—carving bones into ships models—in 1963 in the port of Long Beach wlien a brother aboard ship with the chief steward told him that he knew of someone who carved turkey bones into ship models. It was a challenge, GmUes said, he couldn't ignore. 1 SIU Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center I am interested in attending a six-week program at the SIU Alco­ V holic Rehabilitation Center. I understand that this will be kept strictly confidential, and that no records or information about me will be kept anywhere except at The Center. Name Book No. I I Address (Street or RED) (City) (State) Telephone No (Zip) I I r Mail to: THE CENTER Star Route Box 153-A Valley Lee, Md. 20692 or call, 24 hours-a-day, (301) 994-0010 I '1' Page 13 II .V �At Sea, Ashore: Watch Your Diet \ ' Overweight, Obesity Can Mean a Shorter Life tables, fresh milk and other dairy products, and a By Dr. Joseph P. Logue variety of better quality meats and poultry as stand­ SIU Medical Director ard on SIU contracted ships. By improving your diet, you and your shipmates Duane S. ships with the SIU. Every year he must no longer need suffer scurvy, beriberi and other have a physical before he is issued a shipping card from the medical department. Two years ago, after vitamin deficiencies; and Duane S. and many of an eight-year steady climb of 10 to 15 pounds a your other shipmates would not be alive today. The year he took. heed. That physical showed that his diabetic complication, and the hypertension would blood pressure was 190 systolic, 110 diastolic; he have taken their lives on such a poor diet as re­ had a four-plus rating on sugar in his urine, an counted above. Unfortunately obesity is usually not the only indication of diabetes; and he weighed 268. problem to worry about. More often than not, fol­ At 47-years-of-age, supposedly in the prime of lowing the obesity are diabetes, hypertension, vari­ life, he felt dreadful. Going up and down stairs, or any exertion, left him out of breath. For his 5 feet, ous cardiac conditions, varicosities and many other 9 inches, he was quite overweight. His normal major and minor maladies that can be avoided. Duane S. did nicely on his diet. Some weeks he weight for age, height and structure was approxi­ lost a pound, other weeks VA or Vz a pound. mately 175 pounds. Last year's full physical showed Duane down 46 Following is a selection he chose from a ship's pounds. The other day when Duane came to the menu. Anyone can see he did not starve; he learned clinic for his annual physical he had lost an addi­ to watch what he ate. Breakfast tional 40 pounds. Due to his 86 pound loss, his orange juice other physical findings were really good. Blood assorted dry cereal with milk pressure readings revealed 150 systolic, 80 dias­ combeef hash tolic; his diabetes had been controlled by diet alone coffee —no need for injections or pills; and he stated he had not felt so great in years. Lunch . If Duane had shipped in the bygone, so-called vegetable soup romantic age of tall sailing ships, there would have pot roast been no union clinic or ship company that cared boiled potato about his health and well-being. Instead of learning string beans about a diet, and being medically directed, he small roll or slice of bread with butter would have had the allowed quota according to tea or coffee "The Rules for the Regulation of the Navy of the cling peaches United Colonies". Dinner There shall be allowed to each man serving on grilled pork chop board the ships in the service of the thirteen United steamed rice Colonies, a daily proportion of provisions, accord­ carrots • • ing as is expressed in the following table, viz. cauliflower Sunday, 1 lb. bread, 1 lb. beef, 1 lb. potatoes or slice of bread with butter turnips. applesauce Monday, 1 lb. bread, 1 lb. beef, 1 lb. potatoes or iced tea turnips, arid pudding. Nighttime snack Tuesday, 1 lb. bread, 1 lb. beef, 1 lb. potatoes or apple turnips, and pudding. glass of milk Wednesday, 1 lb. bread, two oz. butter, four oz. cheese, and 1/2 pint of rice. In a 1976 medical survey of several hundred Thursday, 1 lb. bread, I lb. pork, and 1/2 pint of men, overweight and/or obesity was the most prev­ peas. alent single health problem in the SIU membership. Friday, 1 lb. bread, 1 lb. beef, 1 lb. potatoes or Overweight (exceeding one's normal weight by 10 turnips, and pudding. percent to 15 percent) or obesity (exceeding one's Saturday, 1 lb. bread,""/ lb. pork, 1/2 pint peas normal weight by more than 15 percent) can pose and four oz. cheese. serious complications and impairments on an in­ Half a pint of rum per man per day, and dis­ dividual. cretionary allowance on extra duty and in time of Of those surveyed, all cases of obesity were engagement. exogenous in nature. Exogenous obesity is caused A pint and a half of vinegar for six men per by excessive food intake. Endogenous obesity, or week. overweight is caused by some abnormality within the body, such as an endocrine imbalance, a faulty Better-Food Today salt and water metabolism or such things as a cen­ However, due to the efforts of your Union, great tral nervous lesion. achievements were made back in the 1950s to Exogenous obesity is our prime concern. Fad • • place items such as fresh fruit, fresh frozen vege­ and crash diets fill books and volumes pf maga­ Port Date New York July 6 Philadelphia .... July 6 Baltimore July. 7 Norfolk July 8 Jacksonville .... July 8 Detroit July 9 July 12 Houston July 12.. New Orleans — . July 13 Page 14 Deep Sea 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 9:30 a.m. 2:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m. — 2:30p.m. 2:30 p.m. IBU 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. UIW 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Port Mobile San Francisco . .. Wilmington . . .. Seattle .. Piney Point .. .. San Juan .. Columbus .... .. Chicago .. Port Arthur .. .. Buffalo .. St. Louis .. Cleveland .. Jersey City ... .. zines. They are not the answer; neither are pills. They only provide for a quick weight loss, which is almost never a permanent weight loss. Education about the four basic food groups is imperative. The four basic food groups are; a) milk and milk products b) meat, fish and poultry c) fruits and vegetables d) breads and cereals Selection from these food groups and adjusting the total food intake to the number of calories to reduce weight is the only sane way to diet. In addi­ tion to dieting, some form of exercise must also be instituted, the kind and amount dependent on your physical condition. If you have a problem with overweight or obesity your SIU Clinic or the U.S. Public Health Service can give you a diet you can live with, and the" kind of exercise regime you can safely employ, depend­ ent on your present physical condition. Ultimately you will feel better physically than you have in a long time, and you will be prolonging your life. Statistically it has been proven that the greater the weight excess your heart and other organs must carry around, the greater the death rate proportion is. In summary, the greater the obesity, the higher the death rate. Pick up something as heavy as you are over­ weight. This is the added burden your heart, an organ the size of your clenched fist, has to deal with 24 hours everyday. If you hope to live a long productive life, you can help yourself. Only you can do it, no one can do it for you. Medically you can be helped, but only if and when you decide you want to live and enjoy life can you do something positive. "There are no pockets in a shroud, but you can take it with you, and at an earlier date if you are overweight." Let's Face If, Qui^ey, Ya Gotta Lose Weight! Date Deep Sea 2:30 p.m. luly 15 ........ 2:30 p.m, July 19 , . , , 2:30 p.m. July-23..-.. 2:30 p.m. July 10 ...10:30a.m. July 8 .... 2:30 p.m. July 17 July 13 .... July 13 .... July 14 July 15 .... July 15 .... July 12 .... I •*• • • mu UIW ..... 5:00 p.m. .. • • • .. • • • .. .. .. .10:30 a.m. .. 1:00 p.m. ... 5:00 p.m. ... .. . ... ... 5:00p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.rn. 5:00 p.m. Seafarers Log �. J. Seafarers Meef in Puerto Rico Union Hall ITH the island of Puerto Rico move much of the containerized operate most of the harbor's docking dependent on waterborne trans­ cargo brought into San Juan and boats. portation for much of hs cargo car­ : , - /s:. I riage, ^farers play an important part in the commonwealth's econ­ r' J. omy. Sailing aboard more than a dozen Sea-Land and Puerto Rican Marine ships like tiie Eric K. Hoher, Mayaque»f Ponce de Leon, Humacao, Tampa and JackaonviUe, SlU mem­ bers carry containerized general cargo from Charleston, Baltimore, New York and other East Coast ports to San Juan. (See photos on following two pages). From San Juan, with its efficient, modem cargo-handling facilities, the catgo is tracked to its yarious desti­ nations or put aboard feeder ships v piltg the SlU-manned Panama or Oak-< land and shipped to the Virgin Is­ San Juan Port Agent Juan Reinosa (center) chairs the May membership lands or Dominican Republic. meeting in that port while Seafarer Bill Doak (I.) serves as reading clerk and •Seafarer Alphonso Rivera acts as recording secretary. SlU-affiliated IBU members also W Although the SIU ships usually pay-off in their East Coast ports, the SIU maintains a hall in Santurce, near San Juan. From this hall, Puerto Rico. Port Agent Juan Reinosa regularly visits all of the ships calling on -San Juan, settling beefs, holding shipboard meetings and generally seeing that Seafarers get the Union services to which fliey are entitled. Seafarers who live in Puerto Rico can also register in Santurce and, as in all other Union halls, they hold membership or informational meet­ ings every month, as shown in the photos on this page. With IBU activity rapidly e^anding in Puerto Rico, the Santurce Hall also provides the same services for area Boatmen aboard Caribe of Puerto Rico boats operating in San Juan and aboard ffie seven Caribe tugs regularly delivering tows from the U.S. Gulf Coast. i» 'iS ''I }.. > i' '- . »>! V .. < - it,;'. ; • "4 i)Z-'•V- i'm'- SIU Representative Ed Morris talks to Santurce SIU members about the extension of the Jones Act to cover the Virgin Islands. Seafarers A. Santiago (I.) and Diego Hatch get in a quick game of eight ball in the San Juan hall before She membership meeting begins. J- i v' Seafarer Pablo Pacheco, an AS, waits for a job call after the San Juan meeting. At the May meeting, San Juan area Seafarers heard reports frorh SIU Headquarters, acted on Union business and expressed their views on Union activities. June, 1976 Page 15 �^ , r, .»• • e „ h.on'e Harhnr Formerlv owned by The SS Mayaquez (Puerto Rican Marine) unloads containerized cargo from Baltimore in San Juan s Harbor. For y Hudson Waterways, she was obtained by PRM last year, From left to right in the /Wavfln/<pzengine room are Second Engineer Pictured left is Piney Point graduate Alvin Robinson who is making his first trip as assistant cook aboard the Mayaquez. On the right is ^ j^a^non and SlU member JacK the Mayagt/ez's chief steward, B. J. McNally. a leer Micndiu _ ^ . t' i'-'- f-A v ' V w'-f . )'i' li -A • '• f f- A.m • 1]'. ;^ i: ] 'If ! ii? !v V I'f -, 11 , ^ '"J- :• \' •s,-. • '•* h, l> I)' cr%ew.r^,o,d.S.rauss,,., watches COOK and BaKer Addu Ases prepare dinner A^.Ta^^s'^an^r for hungry tr/c Ho/zer crew. u « / Page 17 Page 16 ;• -t.. , . ,v ' ' • •. • ' ; « I » i , t • < I ./ \ • i ' f •< i. i. i l.i.. , .• i;'. •' :'f" •••'•v.c / ••• ' : . A<, ,," ^1 , �Pages from the History of the American Seamen^s Labor Movement the hardest-worked, poorest paid, most-abused class of men on the face of the earth, the grandest achieve- . ment that has ever been attempted for the elevation of the seamen, hop­ ing yet to see the day when, in co-. . operation with other unions of a like . nature, they will be able to raise themselves to such a standing as to receive that respect due them, which they are not permitted to receive at present. "They were looked upon by others as tools in the hands of a master to do his bidding at once under such arbitrary rulings as their, dictators may suggest. He hoped that some of these bloodhounds in hu­ man shape would soon be compelled to listen to the demands of the seamen, and respect them the more for their bold stand in defense of their rights, which every other working man will hail with delight, and wel- , come them with brotherly greeting to the front ranks, as they have al-. ways been the leaders in the march of civilization throughout the Chris­ tian world, more especially of the Western hemisphere, now known as America. Loud and hearty applause followed these remarks. The Seafarers Historical Research Department is compiling a history of the American seamen's labor move­ ment from files of newspapers, maga­ zines, libraries and other sources all over the country, the first such at­ tempt made to gather a complete his­ tory of the maritime unions. This is the first of a series in the Seafarers Log in which will be chron­ icled the story of the seamen's move­ ment in articles contemporary loith the sectman's struggle for better wages, better living conditions and, strange as it may seem today, for basic human rights. This article reviews the early mar­ itime labor movement, pioneered by a number of unions lohich had very brief histories: Probably the first of any real impact xuas the Lake Seamens Union, founded in 187,S. The "Alta California", a daily newspaper published in San Fran­ cisco, tells about another • seamens union in its issue of Feb. 1,1878. SEAMENS PROTECTIVE UNION "Pursuant to a call made by J. F. Harrison, a large number of seamen assembled at Number 13^2 Steuart Street for the purpose of organizing a Protective Union for the better protection of the. seamen of this Coast. The meeting was called to order by J. F. Harrison, who stated briefly the objects and introduced Col. Heath as the first speaker, who made a stirring appeal to the audi­ ence on the necessity of thorough or­ ganization with a determination to work for the common good of all members. The frequent applause during the speaking indicated that the hearts of the audience were a unit to carry out the design of the meeting. Short addresses were also made by Mr. Harrison, J. J. Merritt and others, after which the roll was presented for signatures, which was signed by oyer 90 names. The Union then proceeded to elect temporary officers, as follows: George Ball, Pres­ ident; O.Svenkeson, Secretary. After some promiscuous speaking for the good pf the Order, the meeting ad­ journed to meet next Monday night at the same place at half-past seven o'clock. A vote of thanks to the pro­ prietors of the hall for its use free was responded to by three rousing cheers, and after three more for the future success of the Union, the crowd dispersed." The shipping news in the "Alta California" for Feb. 1 of 1878 showed the American ship Western Shore, and the French bark Nemeris all loaded and waiting for a tug to tow them out to sea "if weather permits." The full-rigged ships Amana and Continental were topping off loads of grain for England, along with the ships Agenor, Argomenon, CentaUr, Woosungznd Pilgrim. Perhaps half a hundred other ves­ sels, ranging from full rigged ships, barks and schooners to coastwise steamers and trans-Pacific liners, were loadingor unloading on coastal and foreign voyages. Life Adiwe The gin mills, the cribs and the "parlor houses' of the Barbary Coast were busy raking in every dollar, penny and pound that they could from sailors just ashore from in­ bound ships and eager to quench their thirst knd to romance the girls after months of cramped-up, monot­ onous and dangerous life aboard a windjammer. If they had any monejf left after a night on the Barbery Coast, it would soon be siphoned/off by the boarding house runners and the crimps who preyed on sailors looking for a ship. To get a job in those days, the sailor almost always had to apply through a boarding house keeper, who was in no big hurry to ship him out because the longer he stayed ashore and the more he ate and drank the bigger advance the board­ ing house could demand, by law, against the seaman's pay when he was finally dumped aboard an out­ ward-bounder. Deposit in the SIU Page 18 In addition to fleecing the sailor for board, room and drink, the boarding house otvner and his run­ ners also demanded so much a head (often $50 or more) from the ship captain for each body they furnished to a vessel needing a crew. The cap­ tain who didn't cooperate didn't get a cre^v, or at best would get only the dregs of the tvaterfront, shanghaied off the streets and out of the dives. And so it was with these and other problems in mind that the Seamens Protective Union held its second meeting on Feb. 8,1878. The "Alta California", recorded the meeting in this historic account: "A meeting of the Seamens Pro­ tective Union was held at the West­ ern House on Steuart Street, Thurs­ day evening. The meeting was called to order by the President, George Ball, Avho delivered an address and in conclusion stated that he hoped to see the Union one of the most suc­ cessful of the kind ever organized. "J. F. Harrison addressed the meeting at length upon the advis­ ability of every member of the Union exerting himself to his ut­ most in trying to make this longlooked-for movenaent, composed of "The Committee appointed at a previous meeting to wait on board­ ing house keepers, and request their attendance, was given until the next meeting to bring in a report. "The Committee on Constitution and bylaws reported the same, which were adopted after a few amend­ ments. "Fred Clarke submitted an antiChinese resolution,setting forth that no seamen ship on a vessel where such a vessel had a Chinese cook or steward. The gentleman followed with a few remarks, stating that he had men, stopping in his house who were good cooks, and he could not , get them a change on account of the pestilential horde who by degrees were eating us out of house and home. "Prolonged applause followed, but as the gentleman was hot a mem­ ber, the matter was laid over until the next meeting. "The President then appointed a , committee of three on halls; also a committee of three on printing, both to report at the next meeting. "The Chair then asked all those here to attend the next meeting as the election of permanent officers would take place and business of great importance to the welfare of this body would have to be done. "The meeting then adjourned, amid three cheers to meet at the same next Thursday evening at 8 p.m. More stories detailing the origin, and, development of the sailors movement, as chronicled in nexuspaper articles of the.time, xuill folloxv in future issues. * t9 Bank — It's Your Life Seafarers Log �Unified Stand Sets '76 Political Wheels in Motion As part of its platform for the 1976 presidential elections, the Democratic Party has adopted a plank calling for a national maritime policy which would revitalize the U.S. merchant marine. In the near future, the same plank will be presented to the Republican plat­ form committee. Calling for a higher level of coordi­ nation of maritime policy, reatlirmation of the objectives of the Merchant Marine Acts of 1936 and 1970, and development of a national cargo policy, this plank is a solid, positive step to­ wards realizing the SIU's goajs of unity and renewed strength for the U.S. mari­ time industry. (Sec story on Page 5.) It means that the objectives the SIU has long held to be the keys to revitaliz­ ing our merchant fleet will now become the objectives of at least one of Ameri­ ca's major political parties. And, if adopted by the Republicans, it will mean that both major political parties have renewed their interest in our industry and' are again beginning to realize the importance of the U.S. merchant marine to our national secu­ rity, our national unemployment prob­ lems and our international trade. But perhaps the most important thing about the proposals contained in this plank is that they were Jointly developed by over 60 maritime unions, companies and associations, and pre­ June 1976 ' sented as a unified maritime industry proposal. Official Publication of the Seafarers International Union of North America, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO Executive Board Vo| 33 No 6 ' For the first time all segments of the maritime industry have worked together to prepare a solution to the problems. The result is a comprehensive merchant marine program which has broad-based industry support and which has now become part of the Democratic Party's plans for this country's future. The separate segments of the indus­ try, which so often have been at odds with one another, have finally realized the importance of putting personal and historical differences aside in order to work together to combat the problems which threaten us all in the maritime industry—both worker and manage­ ment, shipper and manufacturer, mer­ chant and consumer. Now that the Democratic Party has adopted this maritime plank, we must not lose sight of the fact that a platform is a campaign promise and that without our continued support, these programs stand little chance of implementation. The maritime industry has learned a valuable lesson in the past few months by participating in the joint maritime committee that helped produce this plank. Let us hope that every member of the entire maritime industry has continued to heed this lesson and that the issues of personality are finally behind us. If they are, we will be free to fight for the revitalization of our industry and, in our unified stance, will stand an excellent chance of seeing our joint maritime proposals implemented. President Frank Drozak Joe DiGiorgio Cal Tanner Secretary-Treosurer Vice-President Earl Shepard Lindsey Williams Paul Drozak Vice-President Vice-President Vice-President . .. a•AFAeees^^HLOO <!BWIg«*Klgg> Marietta Homayonpour James Gannon Managing Editor Ray Bourdius Jim Mele Ruth Sherefl Assistant Editor Assistant Editor Assistant Editor Frank Cianciotti Dennis Lundy Chief Photographer Associate Photographer Marie Kosciusko George J. Vana Administrative Assistant Production/Art Director Published monthly by Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District. AFL-CiO. 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. Tel. 499-6600. Second class postage paid at Brooklyn, N.Y. William Andersson Jack Otte asks that you contact him as soon as possible at 4700 Ocean Beach Blvd., Cocoa Beach, Fla. 32931, or call him at (305) 784-2648. , ^ y '' v'-s-.K.v. • ;Thomas Thlu Your son David P. Thlu asks that you contact him as soon as possible at 937 Louisa St., New Orleans, La. 70117. Calvin "Hut" Raulerson John Wagnitz asks that you contact him as soon as possible at P.O. Box 1268, Sonoma, Calif. 95476, or call him collect at <707) 996-8458. June, 1976 HISTORIC PRESERVATION Sam £. Richardson James W. Richardson asks that you contact him as soon as possible at 515 A Street S.E., Washington, D.C. 20003. Richard Daly Hope Daly asks that you call her as soon as possible at (713) 926-5792. Douglas Heller Mary Heller asks that you contact her as soon as possible at 13942 Mont­ rose, Detroit, Mich. 48227. WUIiam Knuckey Bud Knuckey asks that you contact him as soon as possible at Knuckey Road, Brooksville, Fla. 33512, Elbert Williams Mrs. Mack Williams asks that you Call her as soon as possible at (615) 623-5830. ' V •; . i .V LETTERS TO THE EDITOR 389 Editor-in-Chief • -• #• THE CHARLZSW MORGAN Paul Hall Executive Vice President 3 Thanks SIU Plans No words can ever express my gratitude to the Seafarers Welfare and Pension Plans for their help in the 13 years since my retirement. I am grateful not only for my pension benefits, but for the Plans' payments of all my excess medical bills. The SIU's Plans have made my retirement years a pleasant period of my life. Fraternally, William Minkler Edgewater, N J. Gratitude to SS Columbia Crew I wish to express my thanks to everyone on the SS Columbia. Our youngest son passed away recently, and Captain Scott made all the arrangements for my husband to get back home for the funeral. I also wish to thank the crewinembers for their kind donations. • Respectfully, Alida Backrack Arlington, Calif. Scholarship Winner Doing Well Our son, Danny McDonald, just completed his junior year at the University of Iowa. It was his first year at Iowa and his first year under the SIU scholarship program. Last month, we attended an Honors Convocation at the college where Danny was one of those honored. It was a happy day for his dad and myself. We are very grateful to the SIU for selecting Danny for the Scholarship. Dan's greatest desire is to continue his education and to obtain a law degree. Without your help it would be almost impossible. I hope you will accept a very simple thank you as words can never express our gratitude. Sincerely, Mrs. Dale McDonald Page 19 i I . �U.S. Celebrates SlU Executive Vice President Frank Drozak (left) with NMU SecretaryTreasurer Mel Barisic (center) and ILA President Teddy Gleason prepare to cast a memorial floral wreath honoring U.S. maritime dead onto the waters of N.Y. Harbor on National Maritime Day off the Coast Guard vessel Saw/c. As President Gerald R. Ford pro­ claimed National Maritime Day to be marked on May 22, noting that . . Americans should he aware of our proud maritime heritage..memorial service ceremonies to honor those thou­ sands of U.S. mariners who lost their lives at sea during the last 200 years were held hy the SIU, other maritime unions, shipping companies and Gov­ ernment agencies on Governor's Is., JV.Y., In Washington, D.C. and In the ports of Boston, Chicago, San Fran­ cisco, and many others around the na­ tion. In a tribute to the American mer­ chant marine, Congress In 1933 com­ memorated the first transatlantic cross­ ing hy a U.S. steamship, the Savannah on May 22, 1819 with the anniversary designated National Maritime Day. On May 19 in our nation's capl^ on the west side the Capitol steps at a noontime merchant marine memorial service, SIU Executive Vice President Frank Drozak In a speech to an audi­ ence of politicians, businessmen, mili­ tary and the latest class of the Union's recertified bosuns declared: "On behalf of the Seafarers Interna­ tional Union and all of Its members, 1 want to express our appreciation to die National Maritime CouncM and the Maritime Administration for conduct­ ing this memorial to the men who have lost their lives at sea. "This Is the first time that recognition of this kind has been given to the men who crew American-flag ships in war and in peace. Nothing can be said that could he more impressive than the actual event that Is taking place here today. This tribute from people whh responsibility for the American mer­ chant marine Is heartwarming. "Perhaps the best way to keep faith with those who have given their lives at sea, is to make sure that we preserve their memory hy keeping America's flag on the high seas. Today is a good day to recommit ourselves to that goal." Other tributes to the American mer­ chant marine on Maritime Day there were given hy Sen. Warren G. Magnuson (D-Wash.) of the Commerce Com- Rep. Mario Biaggi (D-NY) speaks at Maritime Day ceremonies (left) at Coast Guard Headquarters on Governor's Is., N.Y. At center, the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, L.I., N.Y., cadet color guard in the Bicentennial year 1976 leads a full-dress parade, and the regimental band on the island's parade ground. And at right. Coast Guard bugler blows taps as three memorial wreaths are cast onto the harbor's waters. FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every three months, which are to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A quarterly finance committee of rank and file members, elected by the membership, makes examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recom­ mendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disburse­ ments of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SIliPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: Frank Drozak^ Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 275 » 20tb Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 1I2I5 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts arc available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. Page 20 EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, 1960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Log policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc,, as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex and national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION— SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including but not limited to furthering the political, social and economic interests of Seafarer seamen, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportutfities for seamen and the advancement of trade' union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of member­ ship in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. Support SPAD to protect and further your economic, political and social interests, American traide union concepts and Seafarer seamen. If at any time a Seafarer feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that be has been denied bis constitutional rigbt of access to Union records or Information, he should immediately notify SIU President Paul Hall at headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. Seafarers Log �National Maritime D mittee; Assistant Secretary of Com­ merce for Maritime Affairs Robert J. Blackwell; Rep. Leonor K. Sullivan (DMo.), chairwoman of the Merchant Ma­ rine and Fisheries Committee, and Rep. PhUip E. Ruppe (R-Mich.) of the same committee. Also participating in the ceremonies were NMEBA President JesseCalhoon and NMU VP Peter Bocker. NMC Executive Committee Chairman James Barker and hoard chairman of MooreMcCormack Resources, Inc. gave the introduction. On May 21 before rites at the Coast Guard's 3rd District Atlantic Area Headquarters on Governor's Is. in N.Y. Harbor, Drozak, NMU Secretary-Treas­ urer Mel Barisic, ILA's President Teddy Gleason, James P. McAllister, chairman of McAllister Bros, tugs, the Coast Guard's iocal commander, Vice Adm. William F. Rea HI, U.S. Merchant Ma­ rine Academy head, Adm. William Engel, and U.S. Navy chaplain Cmdr. Eli Takesian aboard the Coast Guard tug Sauk cast three floral wreaths onto harbor waters in memory of the dead seamen as taps blew. Following an ecumenicalchurch serv­ ice, Rep. Mario Biaggi (D-NY) of the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Com­ mittee in a main speech in ceremonies on the island's parade ground warned that .. failure to reach agreement in the next two negotiating sessions (of the International Law of the Sea Confer­ ence on undersea resources develop­ ment) could mean that the oceans—the woiid's last frontier—will he the new battleground of national sovereignty." A high point of the ceremonies was a full-dress Bicentennial parade of the Kings Point Merchant Marine Academy midshipmen and regimental hand de­ picting maritime history for the past 250 years. Again on May 19 in the port of San Francisco, a morning memorial service was held aboard the schooner C. A. Thayer berthed at the foot of Hyde St. in Maritime State Paric as SIU Port Agent Steve Troy cast a floral wreath onto the hay for departed seafarers. Federal Maritime Commission head Karl Bakke was principal speaker there on Maritime Day. ;^ , I V SIU Executive Vice-President Frank Drozak at the speaker's rostrum on the steps of the Capitol in Washington, D.C. on National Maritime Day. '4. VSpeaking out in favor of a strong maritime industry is Sen. Warren G. Magnuson (D-Wash.) at the cerernonies in the nation's capital. ;. .J! Kings Point cadets of the Merchant Marine Academy march off while dignataries, Piney Point upgraders and entry trainees and the latest class of Recertified Bosuns look on. San Francisco Port Agent Steve Troy (left) with the floral wreath he ^ast i^nto the bay for Center is the sohooner C./1. Thayer on whioh the memorial.services were held. On the right is the day's principal speaker. Federal Maritime Commissioner Karl Bakke. June, 1976 Page 21 I . �Dependents^ Seafarers Win Scholarships Continued from Page 3 obtaining a degree in law "so that I may contribute to the welfare of Sea­ farers and the Chicano community." This scholarship, Seafarer Lopez says, will "provide the financial base I need to achieve these educational and personal goals." Seafarer Derire Seafarer Michael Derke, a graduate ofthe SIU's training program at Piney Point, plans to use his two-year scholar­ ship to begin studying at Lawrence Col­ lege in Appleton, Wise, where he hopes to eventually major in economics or business administration. Graduating from the Lundeberg School in 1972, Brother Derke said he found himself "with both an immediate job skill and an agreeable outlook for future vocational advancement." Find­ ing seafaring much to his liking, he re­ peatedly returned to the school to up­ grade until he held a QMED rating and full 'A' Seniority in the SIU. Given great satisfaction and a sense of accomplishment by this new career and rapid advancement. Brother Derke said he developed the ability "to stretch towards realization of potentials within myself, to demand of myself concrete achievement, and was provided with the stimulus to consider continuing his for­ mal education." Seafarer Poletti Seafarer Pierangelo Poletti, who is planning to use his two-year scholarship to study industrial electronics at Delgado Junior College in New Orleans, is another graduate of the Lundeberg School's GED Program. He had dropped out of school at the age of 13 in his native Italy to begin sailing, and in 1967 began shipping out with the SIU. After attending a quartermasters course and the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program at the Lundeberg School, Bfother Poletti received the encourage­ ment he needed to return and enroll in the GED Program. Scoring exceptionally high marks on his GED tests, he then began consider­ ing junior college and advanced techni­ cal training in electronics, a long-time interest. Now, through the SIU's new two-year scholarship Program, Seafarer Poletti will be able to continue his education and his vocational training. Sean Carlin Four-year scholarship winner Sean Carlin is the son of a former SIU schol­ arship winner. Seafarer Michael Carlin. Sean is graduating from Regis High School in New York this month and plans to attend the Wharton School of Business of the University of Pennsyl­ vania where he will major in business administration. Ranked in the top 20 percent of his graduating class and in the top 1 percent of all students taking the College En­ trance Examination Boards tests, Sean was also praised by his teachers for his extracurricular activities which included volunteer work at Bellevue Hospital, New York City. Sean's father Michael Carlin, sailing with the SIU since 1949, also won the scholarship award in 1958 and used the money to earn a B.A. cum lande from New York University and to attend NYU*;? Graduate School where he stud­ ied economics. Brother Carlin has also sailed with the IBU aboard Interstate Oil Transport boats. Nicholas Livanos Nicholas Livanos, who will graduate from Fort Hamilton High School this month, is ranked 13th out of a class of 867 and has been praised by his school's National Honor Society director as "one of the best scholars in our school." Nicholas' brother Vassilios won an SIU scholarship in 1973, and like his brother, Nicholas will use the $10,000 award to study engineering at either Columbia University or the Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn in New York. Active as news editor of his school's paper and an officer of the National Honor Society, Nicholas also found time to participate in the Greek Orthodox Youth of America. Nicholas' father. Seafarer John Liv­ anos, was born in Greece and began sailing in 1930. He has been shipping with the SIU in the deck department since 1947. Pat Monardo Although he chose an accelerated program of studies at Jesuit High School in New Orleans, scholarship winner Pat Monardo is a straight 'A' student and achieved excellent scores on the College Boards tests. "Having a strong interest in applied mathematics, calculus and physics," Pat said he wants to eventually earn a doctorate and will use the $10,000 to study at Tulane University, New Or­ leans. The senior counselor at Pat's high school said "all of Pat's time is not spent on his academics however. During his five years at Jesuit ... he has been a member of the Chess Club, the Christian Life Community, the Math League, the On-Sets Team and Mu Alpha Theata." Pat's father, 51-year-old Sylvester Monardo, has been a member of the SIU since 1943, sailing in the deck de­ partment. He has recently completed the Bosun's Recertification Program. Sheila Skinner Ranked first in her class of 586 at Milby Senior High School in Houston, Sheila Skinner will use her $10,000 award to study psychology at Texas A & M University, College Station. Sheila says she wants to study psy­ chology because, "I want to accept its challenge. I want to explore the depths and dimensions of the human mind." A member of the National Honor So­ ciety, the Spanish Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theata and the Student Council, Sheila was highly commended by her principal who said, "Not only has Sheila proved capable in her leadership quali­ ties, but she has maintained a high de­ gree of academic excellence with a straight 'A' average." Russell Skinner, Sheila's father, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1944 and sails in the deck depart­ ment. Seafarer Skinner was born in South America 53 years ago. The SIU Scholarship Program has been called one of the best "no strings attached" programs in the country. Al­ ways recognizing the importance of edu­ cation, the SIU was the first maritime union to begin a scholarship program and it has reaffirmed that commitment by setting up the new two-year awards for active members. The SIU extends congratulations from all its members to the 1976 scholarship winners and their families, and hopes that they will be successful in pursuing their educational goals. He Sailed Thirfy Years Former SIU Scholarship Winner is to Practice Law After 30 years on the sea, SIU mem­ ber Edward Skorupski passed the Cali­ fornia Bar exam and wUl settle down to practice law starting June 24. The 47-year-old former wiper, electrician, third assistant engineer and chief engi­ neer, who studied at the Hastings School of Law in San Francisco, Calif., has accepted the offer of a full partnership with the firm of Smith and Kurlander, also in San Francisco. When Skorupski first shipped out, he did not even have a high school di­ ploma. He advanced his education through the years with help and en­ couragement from the SIU leadership. In 1957, he won the SIU four-year scholarship which enabled him to attend New York University while shipping out in the summer and working at Union Headquarters part-time. In June 1976 he wrote SIU President Hall to thank him for his help and en­ closed a $100 contribution to SPAD. "The SIU under your leadership, has been a front runner in furthering Amer­ ican trade union concepts, and in help­ ing the American seaman, collectively and individually," he noted. Today, Seafarers have even more ed-. acationd opportunities than when Brother Skorupski first sailed. In the 1950s there was no Lundeberg School High School Equivalency Program and he had to plan his shipping schedule Page 22 U J IM I I J ' ' Uif J - i i i il.i j ill! M I *!:i 1111; i - r r IJ •• Edward Skorupski around the exam given once a year in Connecticut, where he lived. "I asked the editor of the Log whether an equivalency diploma was good enough to apply for the SIU scholarship," Seafarer Skorupski re­ membered. "He told me it was. I didn't win in '56 when I first applied, but I, did win in '57." "It would not be impossible for a Seafarer to go through college on his own, but it would be highly improbable. You need someone to help you put things together. The SIU and the sea have been good to me." After graduating NYU, Skorupski shipped out again, and gradually up­ graded to chief engineer. Using his sav­ ings from seatime, he went to NYU Graduate School and later to law school. He shipped out as late as 1975 on the Transoneida while waiting for the results of his bar exam. Brother Skorupski, who visited all the major ports of the world except those in Australia, intends to maintain his SIU membership. "I probably won't ship out again, but I wouldn't rule it out. I will always consider myself an SIU member," he said. "You get nos­ talgic for the men you sailed with as much as for the sea." When the Log asked him about changes in shipping he had seen during thp past 30 years, he noted, "I guess in the old days you got to know the guys better. Now the guys have their own separate rooms and you don't have all the bull sessions anymore." Eventually, he hopes to get into labor law, which Is not surprising. "My first ship wasn't unionized and conditions were terrible," he remembered. There­ fore, in 1947 he participated in an SIU organizing drive. He also belonged to MEBA District 2 and worked briefly for Local 1814 of the International Longshoremen's Association. "I don't know how to say this," the soft-spoken Seafarer explained to the Log. "Law is a challenge, but I also chose to study law because I hoped I would partially be able to repay all the people who have helped me." Right now, however, he thinks learning the ropes around the California courts and beginning his actual practice of law will take most of his time. Commenting that it is highly unusual for a new member of the Bar to be offered a full partnership in a law firm, Skorupski's partner, Robert E. Mann told the Log that "Ed will bring to our firm an in-depth knowledge of the whole maritime industry . . . His sincere and strong desire to help the members of his brotherhood by providing them with competent and reasonably priced legal services creates a great deal of admira­ tion for this man. He clearly has not let success go to his head . .." Seafarers Log �-i_s juiiiSidSi'&^'lSEaaSiltiJSsa^, -jiss(|,- - '• - New SIU Pensioners William G. Dyal, 58, joined the SIU in 1942 in the port of Mobile sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Dydl attended an SIUMEBA District 2 Engineer Upgrad­ ing Program in Brooklyn, N.Y. in 1967. He was bom in Lottie, Ala. and is a resident of Mobile. Charles B. Brady, 68, joined the SIU in the port of Cleveland in 1966 sailing as a cook for 21 years. Brother Brady is a veteran of both the U.S. Army and the U.S. NaVy in World War II. He was born in Statesboro, Pa. and is a /resident of Ormond Beach, Fla. WiUiam Gonzalez, 55, joiped the SIU in 1942 in the port of New York sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Gonz lez sailed 36 years and was on the p: ket line in the 1965 District Council 37 beef. He was born in Puerto Rico and is a resident' of Camden, N.J. James M. Byers, Sr., 54, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of Mobile sailing as a chief electrician. Brother Byers sailed 31 years and for the U.S. Navy in World War II. He was born in Philadelphia and is a resident of Seattle. James P. Balderston, 83, joined the SIU in 1946 in Port Arthur sail­ ing 35 years as a cook, chief steward and the last 13 years as a baker. Brother BrJderston's life was profiled ^ in the Ldg in March 1973 in a story headlined, "Eighty Years Young and Still Sailing." One of the oldest Sea­ farers sailing today, he was "never logged or fired," attended the Union's Chief Steward Certification Program, sailed during the Vietnam War and . was > a ship's delegate. Seafarer Balderston quit Princeton University • where he was an English major in 1917 at the start of World War I to join the U.S. Navy's Camouflage Squad "Circus Poster Boys" at the Philadelphia Navy Yard and became an ensign. At the start of World War II and at age 48, he joined the U.S. Military Sea Transport Service com­ ing under Nazi U-Boat torpedo at-. tack in 1943. He was born in Bucks County, Pa. and is a resident of San Francisco. Beside being an author, floral decorator (1920-40), and art designer, he's been an African big game hunter, saw Zulu encampments in the Valley of a Thousand Hills, played rbulette at Monte Carlo, had tea in 1954 at Okinawa's Teahouse of the August Moon, dropped the anchor in Japan more than a hundred times and was bn top of Table Moun­ tain, Cape Town, South Africa when the first snowfall in 40 years fell there. Anthony R. Brania, 67, joined the SIU in the port of New ^ York in 1962 sailing as a pumpman. Brother Brania sailed 30 years, walked the picket line in the 1962 Robin Line beef and served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was born in Chicago and is a resident of New York City. William G. Heater, 49, joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of Charles­ ton, S.C. sailing last as a QMBD. Brother Heater sailed 32 years in all departments and was a HLSS upgrader in7972. He walked the picket lines in both the 1963 Rotobroil and 1965 District Council 37 strikes. Bora in Oklahoma City, Okla., he is a resident of Miami, Fla. August Charous, 74, joined the SlU in the port of New York in 1957 sailing as a pumpman and machinist. Brother Charous sailed 34 years, was on the bricks in the 1961 Greater N.Y. Harbor and 1962 Robin Line .strikes and in 1964 attended a Mari­ time Advancement Program. He is a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. Bora in the U.S.A., he is a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y. Protasio Herrera, 68, joined the SIU in the port of Philadelphia in 1961 sailing last as a chief cook. Brother Herrera sailed 40 years and served in the U.S. Navy from 1927 to 1947. He was born in Cavite, y^ i Philippine Islands and is a natural­ ized U.S. citizen. Seafarer Herrera is a resident of Philadelphia. John F. Hester, 65, joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1955 sail­ ing as a cook. Brother Hester sailed 29 years and attended the Piney Point Crews Conference No. 9 iI>^ 1970. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. Born in Scranton, Pa., he is a resident of Baltimore. V Seafarers Welfare, Pension and Vacation Plans Cash Benefits Paid . • •v -•% •. \ Apr. 22 - May 26,1976 SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN Antonio Ibarra, 65, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port erf New Orleans sailing in the engine department for '32 years. Brother Ibarra hit the bricks in the 1961 N.Y. Harbor, 1962 Robin Line and the 1965 Dis­ trict Council 37 beefs. He was bora in Puerto Rico and is a resident of New York City. ELIGIBLES Death In Hospital Daily @ $1.00 In Hospital Daily @ $3.00 • Hospital & Hospital Extras Surgical Sickness & Accident @ $8.00 Special Equipment ..; V Optical «....< Supplemental Medicare Premiums ........ Gerald L. Kersey, 65, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of Tampa sailing la^t as a bosun. Brother Ker­ sey sailed 44 years. He was born in Florida and is a resident of Orlando, Fla. DEPENDENTS OF ELIGIBLES Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits In Hospital Surgical Maternity Blood Transfusions Optical Wong Kong joined the SIU in the port of New York sailing last as a chief steward. Brother Kong attended a Piney Point Educational,Confer­ ence in 1971. His son, Steven, was a 1972 Union Scholarship Program winner who graduated with a B.S. degree in ^ectrical Engineering from the Brooklyn (N.Y.) Polytechnic In­ stitute this June. PENSIONERS A DEPENDENTS Death ............................... Hospital & Hospital Extras .............. Doctors* Visits & Other Medical Expenses .. , Surgical Optical Blood Transfusions ...4................ Special EqUipmetit Dental' .....**. Supplemental Medicare Premiums ........ Stephen B. Kutzer, 56, joined the SIU in 1948 in the port of New York sailing as an AB. Brother Kutzer sailed 33 years and was awarded a 1960 Personal Safety prize by the Union for sailing aboard an accidentfree vessel, the SS Wacoita, He WM bora in Excelsior, Pa. and is a resi­ dent of Shamokin, Pa. SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM TOTALS Total Seafarers Wdfare Plan Total Seafarers Pension Plan ....;..;.... Total Seafarer^ Vacation Plan Total Seafaren Welfare, Pension & Vacation Number Amount MONTH TO DATE YEAR TO DATE MONTH TO DATE 19 231 450 14 4 4,903. — 109 59 59 3,302 1,387 67 11 26,604 ^ 640 J 61 $ 57,500.00 231.00 1,350.00 624.25 .279.00 39,224.00 — 3,416.32 1,731.70 $205,759.55 3,302.00 4,161.00 15,208.34 760.00 212,832.00 . 1,357.29 18,890.55 7,279.80 479 103 123 19 5 121 1,959 391 510 92 6 551 141,419.79 3,890.61 21,574.98 8,600.00 346.50 3,538.70 553,451.81 16,058.60 80,408.01 32,050.00 372.00 15,574.44 50 796 498 61 279 1 • 8 46,000.00 35,834.39 . 4,694.27 3,992.00 1,558.27 180,493.30 129,413.79 21,010.81 12,843.00 7,295.22 258.00 1,126.29 12 167 112 19 56 —-• — ' YEAR TO DATE ; 5/ 8,283 260.00 14,193.50 1,156.00 59,453.10 16 63 3,245.56 23,000.73 9,077 2,509 1,618 13,204 45,789 9,939 6,338 62,066 393,504.84 631,430.38 ; 740,666.91 $1,765,602.13 1,603,515.63 2,510,788.59 3,206,949.48 $7,321,253.70 1 2,055 Page 23 June, 1976 . v '• • i Jjf �JosefStrecock, 64, died of head in­ juries in a fall on Jan. 13. Brother Strecock joined the SIU in the port of Toledo in 1965 sailing as a firemanwatertender. When he passed away Brother Strecock had been sailing 30 years. He sailed on the SS John A. Klin from 1969 to 1975, the SS Reiss from 1965 to 1966 and on the SS Gartland from 1966 to 1969. Born in Milwaukee, he was a resident of Rockford, 111. Interment was in Cherry Valley Cemetery, Cherry Valley, 111. Surviving is a daughter, Mrs. Anna Jean McKinney of Cherry Valley. McAndrew Tbomas, 46, was found dead in his bunk on the super­ tanker SS Massa­ chusetts on Apr. 30. Brother Thomas joined the SIU in the port of Balti­ more in 1953 sailing as a QMED. He was a 1974 HLSS upgrader and was a veteran of the post-World War II U.S. Army. A native of Kentucky, he was a resident of Baltimore. Surviving are his son, McAndrew and his mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Chadwick both of Baltimore. Robert J. ''Red'* Morgan, 51, was killed in a fall on the SS Panama, in Balboa, Canal Zone on Apr. 28. Brother Morgan joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of Boston sail­ ing as a bosun. He sailed 34 years. Bom in New York, he was a resident of Largo, Fla. Surviving is his mother, Mrs. Beatrice Suthard of Largol Thomas Williams Jr., 32 was lost overboard off the SS Delta Sud (Delta Line) while at sea on May 1. Brother Williams joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1972 sailing as an OS and in the stew­ ard department. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army from 1963 to 1965. A native of New Orleans, he was a resident Gretna, La. Surviving are his widow, Vera; a son, Tom; a daughter, Dana and an aunt, Mrs. Earline Johnson of Gretna. SIU pensioner Norman La Flaunt, 60, passed away on May 16. Brother La Flaunt joined the SIU in the port of Detroit in 1960 sailing as firemanwatertender^ for the Erie Sand and Gravel Co. He sailed 19 years and was a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. Born in Detour, Mich., he was a resident of Cheboygan, Mich. Surviving are his brother, Fred, and a sister, Mrs. Dorothy Carlson of Detroit. Jonh R. Lessnau, 60, drowned acci­ '• """a dentally in Lake ' 1 Michigan's Little Bay de Noc off h• , Gladstone, Mich, on Apr. 18. Brother Lessnau joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of Detroit in 1961 sailing as a dCckhand-lineman for th6 Hannah In­ land Towing Co. from 1974-5 and for the Dunbar and Sullivan Dredging Co. from 1961 to 1976. A native of Detroit, he was a resident there. Burial was in Holy Cross Cemetery, Detroit. Surviv­ ing are his widow, Eleanor; three sons, Edward, Daniel and James and four daughters, Lois, Mary Jo, Nora and Ellen. Luttrell W. Feniler, 56, died from chest injuries fol­ lowing a fall off a ladder onto a ship dock in Green Bay, Wise, on Apr. 9. Brother Fender joined the SIU in the port of Frankfort, Mich, in 1963 sailing as a deckhand and in the stew­ ard department for the Huron Cement Co. He sailed 24 years. Born in Arkan­ sas, he was a resident of Rogers City, Mich. Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery, Rogers City. Surviving are his widow, Irma; a daughter, Deborah, and his father, Vernon of Rogers City. IBU pensioner Elmer P. Cleveland, 75, died of cancer at St. Mary's Hos­ pital, Port Arthur, Tex. on Apr. 6. Brother Cleveland joined the SlU-affiliated union in Port Arthur in 1963 sailing as a captain for the Sabine Towing and Transportation Co. from 1928 to 1968. He was a vet­ eran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. Born in Rockport, Tex., he was a resi­ dent of Port Arthur. Burial was in Greenlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Port Arthur. Surviving are his widow, Louise Gussie; a son, Sidney and a brother, S. P. Cleveland. SIU pensioner James Francisco, 60, died on May 17. Brother Fran­ cisco joined the Union in 1946 in the port of Boston sailing in the stew­ ard department. He sailed 28 years. A native of Massachu­ setts, he was a resident of Canton, Mass. Surviving are two sons, James and Vin­ cent and his mother, Mrs. Catherine Parker of Canton. Orville G. C<dlins, 60, passed away on Apr. 21. Brother Collins joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1962 sail­ ing as a bosiin. He sailed 39 years.Sea­ farer Collins was born in West Virginia and was a resident of Houston. Surviv­ ing are his widow, Margie and a son, Charles. 1 SIU pensioner Leonard F. "Whlley" Lewis, 67, died of heart failure in Merritt Hospital, Oakland, Calif, on Apr. 6. Brother Lewis joined the Union in 1938 in the port of New York sailing as a chief electrician. He sailed 42 years. Born in New York City, he was a resident of San Francisco. Cremation took place in the Skyview Crematory, Vallejo, Calif. Surviving are his widow, Adla and a daughter, Mrs. Shirley J. McAllister of Sequim, Wash. IBU pensioner Clarence A. Lott Sr., 84, passed away on May 15. Brother Lott joined the union in the port of Mobile in 1956 sailing as a chief steward. He sailed 32 years and was on the Alcoa Shoregang in Mobile from 1945 to 1960. A native of Mobile, he was a resident there. Surviving are his widow, Corrine; a son, Clarence of Prichard, Ala. and a dau^ter, Mrs. Lolette Rus­ sell of Mobile. IBU pensioner Daniel McCoUick, Francis D. Hil75, died of a heart Ifard, 59, died on attack in Philadel­ May 17. Brother phia on Mar. 14. Hilliard joined the Brother McCollick SlU-affiliated IBU joined the union in in the port of the port of Philadel­ Frankfort, Mich, in phia in 1961 sailing 1955 sailing as . an as a captain for the Atlantic Reef Co. OS. He sailed 22 from 1920 to 1927 and for the P. F. Martin Co. as a mate from 1927 to years and from 1964 to 1975 for the 1972. He was born in New Jersey and Ann Arbor (Mich.) Railroad Car Ferry was a resident of Philadelphia. Burial Co. Seafarer Hilliard was born in Mich­ was in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Philadel­ igan and was a resident of Brethren, phia. Surviving are two sons, Augustus Mich. Surviving is his mother,. Mrs. Hattie Larsen of Brethren. and Albert of Philadelphia. SIU pensioner John K. Glass Sr., 61, died of pneu­ monia on Apr. 23. Brother Glass join­ ed the Union in 1938 in the port of New York sailing as a deck engineer and pumpman. He sailed 33 years and was a veteran of the U.S. Army in the pre-World War II period. Born in Uniontown, Pa., he was a resident of Dunbar, Pa. Surviving are his widow, Helen; four sons, John, George, Gary and Brian and a daughter, Denise. SIU pensioner WailamJ.Blakdey, 63, succumbed to pneumonia in the Boston USPHS Hospital on Jan. 29. Brother Blakeley . «, joined the Union in \ :/ . 1939 in the port of New York sailing as a hrem^-watertender. He sailed 26 years and walked the picket line in the 1965 District Council 37 beef. Seafarer Blakeley was born in Boston and was a resident of Allston, Mass. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery, Boston. Surviving is his widow, Mary. SIU pensioner Arthor Brleiho, 53, died of a heart at­ tack on Feb. 13. Brother Botelho joined the Union in 1943 in the port of Boston sailing as an OS. He attended the 1970 Piney Point Crews Conference No. 9. Born in Fall River, Mass., he was a resident of Boston. Internment was in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Fall River. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Botelho; a brother, Armand and two sisters, Mrs. Mary Pestana and Helen, all of Fall River. Herbert M. "Frenchy" De Boissiere, 46, died of natural causes in the Staten Island (N.Y.) USPHS Hos­ pital on Apr. 2. Brother De Bois­ siere joined the SIU in the port of Wilmington in 1967 sail­ ing as deck maintenance. He sailed 30 years and during both the Korean and Vietnam Wars. Seafarer De Boissiere walked the picket line in the 1946 Baltimore strike and was a deck dele­ gate. Born in New York City, he was a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y. His ashes were buried at sea. Surviving are his four brothers, Robert of Staten Island, N.Y, Charles of Florida, Falvain of Yonkers, N.Y. and his twin, SIU Chief Steward Rudy P. 'Tony" De Boissiere of Brooklyn. SIU pensioner Domlnick Dl Gio­ vanni, 71, suc­ cumbed due to a collapsed lung in the New Orleans USPHS Hospital on Feb. 22. Brother Di Giovanni joined the Union in the port of New Orleans in 1955 as a chief steward. He was born in Diaball, Tex. and was a resident of, Westwego, La. Internment was in Restlawn Cemetery, Avondale, La. Surviv­ ing is his widow, Katie. Arnold J. Evard, 59, died on Dec. 19, 1975. Brother Evard joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of Chi­ cago in 1961 sail­ ing as a firemanwatertender. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in preWorld War 11. A native of Brooklyn, N.Y., he was a resident of Manitowoc, Wise. Surviving arc. his widow, Angeline and a daughter, Mary Ann. Seafafers Log Page 24 1 • �MAY 1-31,1976 Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Deep Sea Great Lakes Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea A Great Lakes DISPATCHERS REPORTTOTAL REGISTERED Ail Groups Class A Class B Class C ] i] Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea A Great Lakes Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Deep-Sea Great Lakes Alpena BuffaloCleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea A Great Lakes 6 82 14 35 15 8 21 66 40 30 6 28 9 76 0 2 438 3 9 7 3 4 0 5 6 5 1 0 1 0 8 0 2 54 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 279 12 41 14 10 10 46 26 25 8 24 8 29 0 5 339 1 23 7 15 9 1 6 17 5 12 1 4 2 5 4 3 115 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 14 155 24 50 24 6 48 115 66 60 11 60 19 165 0 4 821 5 5 3 3 9 1 6 9 4 3 2 5 0 15 0 1 71 0 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 2 0 3 11 6 5 1 28 466 3 0 1 3 1 1 0 9 63 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 2 5 13 3 8 29 4 10 3 70 409 12 2 4 14 1 .7 1 42 157 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 3 3 7 0 8 7 7 0 7 36 857 1 1 7 2 0 1 1 13 84 0 0 0 2 2 0 3 7 14 2 69 11 18 16 4 13 39 26 23 6 21 6 47 0 5 306 2 16 2 5 4 0 4 14 3 7 0 7 0 15 0 2 81 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 2 1 0 27 54 0 5 11 0 10 42 0 8 9 0 0 3 0 7 7 0 19 48 0 8 21 0 3 17 0 0 1 0 5 12 0 3 5 0 17 7 0 0 2 0 1 1 0 107 249 5 124 15 31 28 7 32 75 35 61 18 36 13 110 0 5 587 4 29 3 9 5 2 7 20 6 13 6 20 0 28 0 3 155 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 3 0 2 6 2 3 3 19 325 7 0 1 2 1 1 0 12 93 0 1 0 1 1 0 2 5 7 3 14 2 1 3 26 613 8 0 1 2 3 2 1 17 172 0 2 0 3 4 0 2 11 14 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 50 0 14 6 0 4 25 6 0 10 0 8 0 7 2 6 0 5 35 0 11 14 0 11 18 5 0 1 0 2 6 5 0 12 0 4 18 9 0 0 9 0 0 1 2 210 96 1 3 55 9 21 17 4 23 50 28 43 6 18 10 74 0 1 362 2 3 1 2 2 1 0 2 1 3 4 2 1 4 0 1 29 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 4 2 0 1 7 369 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 29 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 2 0 8 34 6 16 2 15 6 21 0 1 178 2 45 16 26 21 5 7 47 29 13 2 18 9 45 14 4 303 I 1 1 60 11 21 1 11 1 2 1 23 1 58 1 1"! 1 29 t 7 1 22 1 15 1 33 1 0 1 1 1 308 8 131 24 32 21 7 19 82 41 29 16 48 17 95 0 5 575 3 26 0 4 0 1 0 0 1 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 38 4 2 1 19 4 8 4 42 220 1.120 96 1,216 11 2 3 13 1 6 2 38 341 453 50 503 1 2 10 5 5 7 2 1 1 31 606 830 61 891 8 18 3 50 18 1 5 115 153 49 134 183 2 31 10 20 10 4 8 28 12 18 3 7 5 36 0 1 198 1 0 1 0 2 1 0 3 0 0 3 0 0 2 1 0 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 3 0 1 0 7 205 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston .......................... Piney Point Yokohama Totals Deep Sea Great Lakes Alpena ••• Buffalo Cleveland Frankfort Chicago Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea A Great Lakes Totals All Depts. Deep Sea Totals All De^s. Great Lakes Totals All Depts. Deep Sea A Great Lakes June, 1976 REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Deep Sea Great Lakes Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class 0 Class C 4 0 6 10 4 4 2 30 279 5 0 1 17 0 1 1 25 235 7 0 2 4 0 1 0 14 121 9 0 1 2 0 2 0 14 110 0. 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 u 2 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 0 37 8 16 a 1 1 1 E 1 1 5 3 24 5 5 9 1 55 798 125 923 318 70 388 1 4 5 363 2,078 124 2,202 PRESIDENT Paul Hall V SECRETARY-TREASURER Joe DiGiorgio EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Frank Drozak VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard Lindsey Williams Cal Tanner Paul Drozak HEADQUARTERS ALPENA, Mich 675 4 Aye., Bklyn. 11232 (212) HY 9-6600 800 N. 2 Ave. 49707 (517) EL 4-3616 BALTIMORE, Md. 1216 E. Baltimore St. 21202 (301) EA 7-4900 B(»TON, Mass. 215 Essex St 02111 (617) 482-4716 BUFFALO, N.Y.... .290 Franklin St. 14202 (716) TL 3-9259 CHICAGO, m.. .9383 S. Ewing Are. 60617 (312) SA1-0733 CLEVELAND, Ohio 1290 Old River Rd. 44113 (216) MA 1-5450 DETROIT, Mich. 10225 W. Jefferson Are. 48218 (313) VI3-4741 DULUTH, Minn. 2014 W. 3 St. 55806 (218) RA 2-4110 FRANKFORT, Mich. P.O. Box D 415 Main St. 49635 (616) 352-4441 HOUSTON, Tex 5804 Canal St 77011 (713) WA 8-3207 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. 3315 Liberty St 32206 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY, NJ. 99 Montgomery St 07302 (201) HE 5-9424 MOBILE, Ala IS. Lawrence St 36602 (205) HE 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS, La. 630 Jackson Ave. 70130 (504) 529-7546 NORFOLK, Va. 115 3 St 23510 (804) 622-1892 PADUCAH, Ky 225 S. 7 St 42001 (502) 443-2493 PHILADELPHIA, Pa.. .2604 S. 4 St. 19148 (215) DE 6-3818 PINEY POINT, Md. St. Mary's County 20674 (301) 994-0010 PORT ARTHUR, Tex.... .534 9 Ave. 77640 (713) 983-1679 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. 1311 Mission St 94103 (415) 626-6793 I SANTURCE, P. R. 1313 Fernandez Juncos, Stop 20 00909 (809) 723-0002 SEATTLE, Wash 2505 1 Ave. 98121 (206) MA 3-4334 ST. LOUIS, Mo.. .4581 Gravois Ave. 63116 (314) 752-6500 TAMPA, Fla.. 2610 W. Kennedy Blvd. 33609 (813)870-1601 TOLEDO, Ohio 935 Smnmit St 43604 (419) 248-3691 WILMINGTON, CaHf. 510 N.Broad St 90744 (213)549-4000 YOKOHAMA, Japan. . Yokohama Port P.O. ... P.O. Box 429 5-6 Nihon Ohdori Naka-Ku 231-91 201-7935 at most Iwt noBfli as more dun 1,300 jAipped from StU UBjoHi The exact %iires that 1,117 djipiNd from deqpi-fiea ports 199 shipped on the Great Neaiiy 4HM of the jolM to *8* smiiority mea^ is peeled to r^iuitt staMe £e f« mm • / Page 25 ih sw / �NEWARK (Sea-Land Services), April TRANSlNDIANA (Hudson Water­ LOS ANGELES (Sea-Land Service), 18—Chairman, Recertified Bosun E. D. April 18—Chairman, Recertified Bosun ways), April 25—Chairman, Recertified Christiansen; Secretary L. Crane; Edu­ A. Antoniou; Secretary R. Donnelly; Bosun H. B. Walters; Secretary Walter cational Director R. P. Coleman; Deck Educational Director P. Shaughnessy. J. Fitch; Deck Delegate J. Carter; Stew­ Delegate E. F. Klopp; Engine Delegate $103.^0 in ship's fund. Some disputed ard Delegate G. Rios. $74.45 in ship's L. Craig; Steward Delegate P. Pederes. OT in deck and engine department. The fund. Some disputed OT in engine de­ $28.11 in ship's fund. This money will Seafarers Log was received and passed partment. Report to the Seafarers Log: be used to buy extra pots for coffee ma­ around for all to read. Chairman to "A commendation to the Log staff for chines. Chairman held a discussion on see about getting some new books for doing such a good job in keeping us the importance of donating to SPAD the ship. A vote of thanks to the stew­ posted in all maritime news." Observed ^d to keep better informed on what is ard department for a job well done. one minute of silence in memory of our going on by reading the Seafarers Log. departed brothers. Next port, Seattle. DELTA ARGENTINA (Delta RAPHAEL SEMMES (Sea-Land Steamship), April 11—Chairman, Re­ SEA-LAND PRODUCER (Sea-Land certified Bosun Arthur McGinnis; Sec­ Service), April 18—Chairman, Recerti; fied Bosun Enos E. Allen; Secretary Service), April 25—Chairman, Recerti­ retary John H. Ratliff; Educational A. Deheza; Educational Director Rob­ Director U. H. Sanders Jr.; Engine fied Bosun William Bushong; Secretary ert A. Forslund; Engine Delegate R. Hmvey M. Lee; Educational Director Delegate Paul Thomas Jr.; Steward Basa; Steward Delegate R. Singleton. Victor A. Cover; Deck Delegate Ralph Ddegate J. E. Bill. Chairman discussed H. Dougherty. $45 in ship's fund. $50 the benefit of supporting SPAD. Movies $18.50 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. in movie fund. A vote of thanks was are being shown every trip thanks to Educational director distributed litera-. ture on alcoholism which will be re­ extended to the delegates and the whole donations from the crew and officers. viewed and circulated among the crew­ Next port, Abidjan, Ivory Coast, West crew. A vote of thanks to the steward members. Last month's Seafarers Log department for a job well done. Ob­ Africa. was received and read. served one minute of silence in memory OVERSEAS ALASKA (Maritime of our departed brothers. Next port. Overseas), April 25—Chairman, Re­ SHOSHONE (Hudson Waterways), Port Everglades, Fla. certified Bosun J. Colson; Secretary April 18—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Thomas Bolton; Educational Director Joe 1. Justus; Secretary M. Deloatch; FLOR (Altair Steamship), April 25 J. Rounds. No disputed OT. All com- Educational Director F. Jenkins; Stew­ —Chairman, Recertified Bosun Dick munic^ions received were read and ard Delegate Robert L. Scott. No dis­ Ware; Secretary D. E. Edwards; Edu­ then posted on the bulletin board. As puted OT. Chairman held a discussion cational Director William Bilger; Deck reported on repair list, winch used for on the importance of donating to SPAD. Delegate Gerald Edwards; Steward handling cargo lines and gangway is not A vote of thanks from all to the master Delegate Joe Clark. $21 in ship's fund. for handling these loads. This winch will for running a smooth ship. Next port in Some disputed OT in deck department. not shut off at times, also the brake does Texas. Educational director .suggested that not hold at times, therefore resulting in DELTA BRASIL (Delta Steamship), everyone should be careful and leave a man running the winch and the man April 4—Chairman, Recertified Bosun no doors swinging. Use caution in going Official ship's minutes were also ^| heaving on the runner on three differ­ Luis Guadamud; Secretary B. Guarino; up and down ladders and men working , received from the following Vessels? ent occasions. The gangway has been Educational Director Hugh Wells Jr.; on open deck should be furnished hard GEORGE WALTON dropped when the winch failed to hold Deck Delegate D. Ramirez; Engine hats. A vote of thanks to the steward TRANSCOLORADO this weight. When this gangway is taken Delegate Juan Cniz. $95 in ship's fund. department for a job well done. V v-S^i NECHES • from rack men are around and under $383.66 in movie fund. No disputed • sr. LOUIS gangway. If the winch fails it could OT. Chairman advised everyone to take TAMARA GUILDEN (Transport SEATTLE ^ cause an accident. This situation was advantage of the upgrading school in Commercial), April 11—Chairman, GATEWAY CITY reported in the Seattle and Philadelphia Piney Point and to try and get the fire- Recertified Bosim Peter Sernyk; Secre­ POTOMAC fighting endorsement as soon as possible. tary N. Hatgimisios; Educational Direc-, Union Hall. A vote of thanks to the MAYAGUEZ ; ' steward department for good food and A vote of thanks to the steward depart­ tor R. Neilsen; Deck Delegate Romolo BOSTON service. Next port, Jacksonville. ment for a job well done. Observed one DeVirgileo; Engine Delegate Johnny MOBILE ^ minute of silence in memory of our Nettles; Steward Delegate John HogOVERSEAS ULLiir BORINQUEN (Puerto Rico Marine departed brothers. gie. $9.80 in ship's fund. Some disputed SUGAR ISLANDER Mgt.), April 4—Chairman, Recertified OT in engine department. A vote of WORTH Bosun Calixo Gonzalez; Secretary J. A, OVERSEAS TRAVELER (Mari­ thanks to the steward department for a lACKSONYILLE Fernandez; Educational Director B. time Overseas), April 18—Chairman job well done. HUMACAO Waddell. No disputed OT. Chairman Recertified Bosun Ame Hovde; Secre­ -TRANSCOLUMBIA reported the following: "Held a discus­ tary S. Szeibert; Educational Director ROBERT E. LEE SEA.LAND FINANCE (Sea-Land sion on the importance of donating to J. Sheaffer; Deck Delegate W. Gregory; Service), April 10—Chairman, Recerti­ SEA-LAND TRADE Engine Delegate C. M. King. Some dis­ fied Bosun J. Pulliam; Secretary O. SPAD. Also, members should read the OAKLAND puted OT in engine department. Chair­ Frezza; Educational Director D. Sus- Seafarers Log for a better knowldege of FUtSBURGH man suggested that all crewmembers billa. No disputed OT. Fact sheet that our Union functions. We thank our >OGD£N YUKON-;^;|^ should read the Seafarers Log. He was left by patrolman was read and dis­ President Paul Hall and other officials ^ERIC;K.HOtZERSp pointed out one article about the cussed. Weather doors on all levels aft on the job well done concerning the BALTIMORE USPHS report. The HEW Department are not watertight and in any weather public health facilities to keep these hos­ STONEWALL lACKSON'^., is trying again to close all USPHS Hos­ at all they leak water and it is doing pitals open for our needs. Also, there MONMCELLO VICTIMIY pitals down and all seamen should write damage to the inside passageways, decks has been cooperation among the mem­ ^A-LAND ECONOM^;^r;M to their congressmen and urge them to and bulkheads. With this water all over bers of the crew to maintain a happy BRADFORD ISLAND veto the HEW Department's new at­ the passageways and stairways it is caus­ crew and a good name ship.'' Chief NOTRE DAME VICTOR^l Sfel^ tempts. A vote of thanks to the steward ing a safety hazard to all. Next port, steward thanked the whole, crew for AREcmo UM their cooperation and in return the crew department for a job well done. Next Yokohama. • '"> SEA-LAND McLEAN gave a vote of thanks to the steward port, Philadelphia. SEA-LAND. COMMERCE:: department for a job well done. Next ft; PORTMAR WALTER RICE (Reynolds Metals), port. Port Elizabeth, N.J. ^:":!:v.^AGUADILLA ELIZABETHPORT (Sea-Land Ser­ April 4—Chairman, Recertified Bosun SEA-LAND GALLOWAl vice), April 10—Chairman, Recertified F. Pence; Secretary C. M. Modellas; INGER (Reynolds Metal), April 11 , CHARLESTON Bosun V. T. Nielsen; Secretary George Educational Director B. Welhelmesen. — Chairman, Recertified Bosun C. OGDEN CHAMPION till W. Gibbons; Educational Director No disputed OT. Chairman held a dis­ D'Amico, Jr.; Secretary Duke Hall; SEA-LAND RESOURCE David Able; Steward Delegate Wong cussion on the Jones Act, Public Health Educational Director R. D. Holmes; GUAYAMA Kong. Ship's fund has $117.00. $260 Hospitals and on various issues that Steward Delegate Richard J. Sherman; MlNTYl^B in movie fund. Chairman discussed the appeared in the Seafarers Log. Observed Deck Delegate William Eckles. $59.11 TAMPA importance of donating to SPAD. Some one minute of silence in memory of our in ship's fund. Purchased a new basket­ K \ \ CHARLESTON disputed OT in engine department. departed brothers. Next port. Corpus ball, net and playing cards. No disputed MERRIMAC Next port, Algeciras. Christi. OT. Chairman urged all crewmembers TEX to read the Seafarers Log and the pam­ ALLEGIANCE phlets left on board by the previous JEFF DAVIS BosUn from Piney Point recertification JOHN PENN •i /v class as they contain matter that we all T. EAGLE VOYAGER should know and understand. Discussed Alcoholisiii is a major problem. JOHN B. WATERMAN the importance of donating to SPAD. CAROLINA.,- ' Vf One out of every 10 Americans who drink has a serious A vote of thanks to the steward depart­ DELTA PARAGUAY: ^ ment for a job well done. Observed one IWH:,, DELTANCmTE drinking problem. V minute of silence in memory of our de­ FORTHOSKINS t Alcoholism is a disease. It can be treated. parted brothers. Next port, Longview,. • tv' DELSOL.-tii:i^:-::i|1 Wash. :iii m' ® Page 26 Seafarers Log •t..i- :\ �Computerized Simulator Shows Direction of Future A $12 million computerized mari­ time simulator designed "to conduct navigational experiments to enhance the safety, productivity and competitiveness of the American merchant marine," was unveiled last month by the U.S. Mari­ time Administration. Robert J. Blackwell, assistant secretary of commerce for maritime affairs, dedicated the im­ pressive facility, known as the Compu­ ter Aided Operations Research Facility (CAORF), located on the grounds of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, N.Y. The CAORF simulator, which is con­ sidered the most sophisticated of its kind in the world, will be utilized pri­ marily for research projects to improve vessel operation safety on the high seas and in port situations. Presently, the simulator is being pro­ grammed for a study of collision avoid­ ance at sea. The facility also plans to conduct a study of port operations in Valdez, Alaska with the intention of developing a better traffic control sys­ tem to handle the projected increase in vessel traffic for the port once the Alaska pipeline is finished. At the request of the Japane.se Gov­ ernment, CAORF may also conduct a study of the navigational problems in, the Malacca Straits, which has been the site of several terrible tanker col­ lisions in recent years, resulting in loss of life and heavy pollution. As a result of these collisions, the Malaysian Gov­ ernment has placed restrictions on the movement of Japanese tankers through the straits. Simulate Traffic Situations The CAORF simulator operates with a full scale bridge mock-up and a com­ puter set-up that can simulate, through sight and sound, a wide range of navi­ gational and vessel traffic situations; environmental conditions such as fog, wind, currents and water depth, and local landmarks such as the Verrazano Bridge or the downtown skyline in the port of New York. The computers can also simulate the ship handling charac­ teristics of any type or size of vessel used in the U.S. merchant marine from small harbor craft to VLCC's, LASH ships or huge containerships. At a demonstration during the dedi­ cation ceremonies, CAORF was pro-, grammed to simulate bridge conditions inside an 80,000-ton tanker entering the port of New. York from Ambrose Light to the Verrazano Bridge. The tanker's bridge was manned by a Port of New York licensed pilot, a Coast Guard captain and a helmsman. The simulated conditions of the harbor, complete with landmarks and simulated ship move­ ments, could be seen in color in a very realistic 240 degree radius. The condi­ tions were so realistic that a simulated collision occurred between the CAORF tanker and a containership which was programmed to lose its steering. - \ I Play Accident Back The accident was only a demonstra­ tion to show the realism that could be achieved by the CAORF simulator. But according to Tom Mara, project manager for CAORF, if an accident occurs during actual research maneu­ vers, the computers could play the ac­ cident back on tape over and over again until a board of inquiry could determine the cause of the accident, whether it be due to natural causes or human error. Mara pointed out that nearly 85 percent of all marine accidents are due to hu­ man error. Scholarship Committee Meets SlU Vice-President Lindsey Williams empfiasizes the need for stricter safety regulations over mobile drill rigs. He presented the Union's position at a meet­ ing of the National Offshore Operations Industry Advisory Committee in San Francisco, May 25. V i-' - i Skills on Mobile Oil Rigs Continued from Page 11 temporarily stationary does not reduce lish a floor on manpower requirements the need for a marine crew to maintain beyond which an operator could not stability, perform maintenance on ma­ go." A minimum of 43 crewmembers, rine gear, to stand watch and to be avail­ including the master, mates, licensed able for emergencies." engineers and unlicensed seamen was recommended. Lax on Safety Second, "That except for the purely In addition, Williams criticized lax industrial functions aboard the rig as­ sociated with drilling operations, the safety standards on board the rigs and remainder of the crCw, including the mentioned the Union's proposal that all marine support and operating crew, members of the steward department should be experienced marine personnel should have lifeboatinan and firefighting licensed or certified by the Coast Guard certificates. Referring to the recent tragic acci­ to the same standards as are crews on dent in the Gulf of Mexico, when 13 U.S.-flag ocean ships." men lost their lives as an oil rig under Third, "A drilling rig should carry a tow capsized and sank during a storm, full marine crew whenever it is in oper­ ation, whether anchored or underway, Williams noted that seamen on U.S. to ensure the safety of the crew, the rig merchant marine ships are certified in and of navigation in the area adjacent safety skills needed to "escape a ship to the rig. The fact that a mobile rig is or prevent a disaster. The SlU Scholarship Selecfion Committee, seated around the table, meet at the Transportation Institute in Washington, D.C, to go over applications for the $10,000 and $5,000 awards. They are, from the left: Professor R. M. Keefe; Dr. Elwood Kastner; Miss Edna Newby; Professor Donald Maley: Dr. Bernard Ireland, and' Dr. Charles Lyons. Not shown is the seventh member of the committee, Charles D. O'Connell. Standing behind the committee is, from the left: Margaret Nalen, director of academic education at the Lundeberg School; Jack Sheehan, assistant SlU claims director; Al Jenson, assistant deputy administrator of the Union Plans, and Herb Brand, president of the Transporta­ tion Institute. (See story on Page 3) Change of Address Or New Subscriber Editor, SEAFARERS LOG 675 Fourth Ave., BrooUyn, N.Y. 11232 I would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG—please put my name on your mailing list. (Prim /n/ormallon.) NAME National Jobless Rate of Over 10 Percent Proves Slump Continued from Page 2 facturing jobs were some 1.5 million below earlier levels. Students Graduating "Moreover," Meany added, "four million students are now graduating from high school and college. The econ­ omy must provide job opportunities for young people entering the labor force. June, 1976 as well as for the nearly 10 million al­ ready unemployed." BLS noted that teenagers and blacks had the hardest time in locating jobs. The rate for teenagers without work last month was 18.5 percent; for blacks it was 12.2 percent. Joblessness for adult men rose from 5.4 percent to 5.6 percent last month. For married men, it went from 3.9 per­ cent to 4 percent in May. 1 ADDRESS CITY .STATE. ZIP. SIU-IBU members please give: Bk# Soc. Sec. # ./. TO AVOID DUPLICATION: If you are an old subscriber and have a change of address, please give your former address below or send mailing label from last issue received. ill m �Following are the names and home pbrts of the 391 Seafarers who have successfully completed the SIU Bosuns Recertification Program. These men have gone aboard our contracted ships to lead the SIU unlicensed crews, and they have held informative meetings, settled beefs, answered questions and con­ tributed toward smoother voyages. f •• •• ^ ^ Adans, John, New York Aeular, Jose, New York Alexander, A. 6., Houston Allen, Enes, San Francisco Allen, J. W., Seattle Altstatt, John, Houston Amat, Kasmoln, New York Anderson, Alfred, Norfolk Anderson, Chester New York Anderson, Edgar, New York Annis, George, New Orleans Antonlou, Angelo, New York Aponte, Felbc, New York Arena, Louis, New Orleans Armada, Alfonso, Baltimore Atkinson, David, Seattle Backrak, Daniel, Wilmington Baker, Elmer, Houston Baker, William, Houston Bankston, Claude, New Orleans Barnes, Anthony, Norfolk Barnhlll, Elmer, Houston Barrial, Pablo, New Orleans Baudoln, James, Houston Beavers, Norman, New Orleans Bechllvanis, Nicholas, New York Beck, Arthur, San Francisco Beeching, Marlon, Houston Barger, David, Norfolk Beregria, John, Philadelphia Bergeria, Steve, Philadelphia Beye, Jan, New York Bobaiek, William, Houston Bojko, Stanley, San Francisco Boland, James, San Francisco Bonefont, Eduardo, San Juan Boney, Andrew, Norfolk Bourgeois, Joseph L., New York Bourgot, Albert, Mobile Bousson, Gene, New York Bowman, Jack, Seattle Boyle, Charles, New Orleans Braunstein, Herbert, Wilmington Brendle, Mack, Houston Broadus, Ray, Mobile Broadus, Robert, Mobile Brooks, Tom, New York Browning, Ballard, Baltimore Bryan, Ernest, Houston Bryant, Vernon, Tampa Burch, George, New Orleans Burgos, Juan, New York Burke, George, New York Burnette, Periy, Tampa Burton, Ronald, New York Busalacki, Joseph, Jacksonville Bushong, William, Seattle Butterton, Walter, Norfolk Butts, Bobby, Mobile Butts, Hurmon, Houston Byrne, WlUlam, New York Cain, Hubert, Mobile Caldeira, Anthony, Houston Calogeros, Demetrlos, Seattle Campbell, Arthur, New Orleans Bosun s Honor Roll at 391 Carr, Stephen, New York Gallagher, John, Philadelphia Casanueva, Michael, New Orleans Gamer, James, New Orleans Castro, Gulllermo, San Juan Garza, Peter, Houston Charneco, Frank, New Orleans Gavin, Joseph, Houston Cheshire, James, Jacksonville Glanglordano, Donate, Philadelphia Chestnut, Donald, Mobile Glannlotis, John, New York Chlasson, Richard, New Orleans Gillain, Robert, Jacksonville ChlllnskI, Tadeusz, Wilmington Gilllkin, Leo, San Francisco Chrlstenberry, Richard, San Francisco Gomez, Jose, New York Chrlstensen, Christian, San Francisco Gonzalez, Callxto, San Juan Christiansen, Egon, San Francisco Gonzalez, Jose, NewYork Clsieckl, John, San Francisco Gorbea, Robert, New York Clegg, William, NewYork Gorman, James, New York Gosse, Fred, San Francisco Cofone, William, Wilmington Cole, Lonnie, Norfolk Granger, Eual, Houston Colson, James, Seattle Green, John, Baltimore Compton, Walter, Norfolk Greenwood, Perry, Seattle Cooper, Fred, Mobile Grima, Vincent, New York Corder, James, Jacksonville Guadamud, Luis, New Orleans Cousins, Waiter, Wilmington Gustavson, Walter, New York Hager,Bertil, New York Craddock, Edwin, New Orleans Crawford, William, Jacksonville Hale, William, New Orleans * Cross, Malcolm, Wilmington Hanhack, Buii New.York Curlew, Jack, Yokohama Hanna, Anthony, Baltimore Hanstvedt, Alfred, New York Curry, Leon, Jacksonville Dakin, Eugene, Boston Harrington, Arthur, Boston Dalton, Jack M., Houston Harvey, Lee J., New Orleans D'Amico, Charles, Houston Hawkins, Tom, Seattle Dammeyer, Dan, New York Hazel, John, New Orleans Darville, Richard, Houston Heggarty, Tom, New York Davies, John, New York Hellman, Karl, Seattle Davis, James, Seattle Hicks, Donald, New York Dawson, Charles, Seattle Hilburn, Thomas, Mobile Delgado, Julio, New York Hill, Charles, Houston Dickinson, David, Mobile HIrsh, Burton, Baltimore Dixon, James, Mobile Hodges, Raymond, Mohile Donovan, Joseph, Boston Hodges, Raymond W., Baitimoro Doty, Albert, New Orleans Hogge, Elbert, Baltimore DrMrn, Woodrow, Seattle Holt, Tom, New York Drewes, Peter, New York Homka, Stephen, New York Duet, Maurice, Houston Hovde, Arne, Philadelphia Dunn, Beverly, Mobile Hunt, H. C., Houston Eckert, Arne, Seattle Hunter, John, Mohile Eddins, John, Baltimore Ipsen, Oria, New York Edelmon, Bill, Houston James, Calvain, New York Engelund, Clayton, New York Jandora, Stanley, New York Falrcloth, Charles, Mobile Jansson, Sven, New York Farhl, Israel, Houston Japper, John, New York Fell, William, New York Jefferson, William Houston Ferrera, Raymond, New Orleans Johannsson, Simon, Norfolk Finklea, George, Jacksonville Johnson, Fred, Mohile Fleming, Don, Jacksonville Johnson, Ravaughn, Houston Flowers, Eugene, New York Jordan, Clifton, New Orleans Foster, Floron, New Orleans Joseph, Leyal, Philadelphia Foster, James, Mobile Joyner, William, Houston Foster, Tom, Norfolk Justus, Joe, Jacksonville FotI, Sebastian, Wilmington Kadziola, Stefan, NewYork Francum, Carl, Baltimore Karatzas, Tom, Baltimore Frazier, John, Houston Karlsson, Bo, New York Frey, Charles, Jacksonville Kelsey, Tom, San Francisco Fritz, Floyd, Jacksonville Kerageorgiou, Antoine, New Orleans Funk, William, New York Keragood, Morton, Baltimore Furr, John, Houston KIdd, Richard, Baltimore Gahagan, Kenneth, Houston King, George, Seattle KIngsley, Jack, San Francisco Kleimola, William, New York Knight, Bruce, Norfolk Knoles, Raymond, San Francisco Koen, John, Mohile Konis, Perry, NewYork Koza, Leo, Baltimore KrawczynskI, Stanley, Jacksonville Kuhl, Vincent, Norfolk La France, Dave, New York Lambert, Reldus, New Orleans Landron, Manuel, San Juan Lasnansky, Andrew, San Francisco La Soya, Eligio, Houston Lasso, Robert, San Juan Latapie, Jean, New Orleans Lavolne, Raymond, Baltimore Lawton, Woodrow, Baltimore Leake, Herbert, Baltimore LeClair, Walter W., New Yerk Lee, Hans, Seattle Levin, Jacob, Baltimore Lewis, Jesse, Seattle Libby, George, New Orleans Libby, Herbert, New Yerk Lineberry, Carl, Mobile Logan, Jobn, Mobile Lolk, Peter, Baltimore Mackert, Robert, Baltimore Magoulas, Gus, New York Maldonado, Basllo, Baltimore Manning, Denis, Seattle Martlneau, Tom, Seattle Matthey, Neil, Yokohama Mattieli,Gaetano, New York McCaskey, Earl, New Drieans McCollom. John, Boston MeCorvey, Durell, Jacksenvllle McDonald, John, New Orleans McGarry, Frank, Philadelphia McGinnis, Arthur, New Orleans McHale,J. J. NewYork McKlnney, Melville, Philadelphia Mears, Ferlton, New York Meehan, William, Norfolk Meffert, Roy, Jacksonville Meloy, Robert, Seattle Mendoza, Dimas, San Juan Merrill, Charles, Mobile Michael, Joseph, Baltimore MIgnano, Ben, Wilmington Miller, Clyde, Seattle Mitchell, William, Jacksonville Mize, Cyril, San Franclsce Mladonlch, Ernest, New Orleans Moen, Irwin, Baltimore Monardo, Sylvester, New Orleans Moore, Asa, New York Moore, John, Houston . Morales, Esteban, New York Morris. Edward Jr., Mobile Morris, William, Baltimore Morris, William, Jacksonville Moss, John, New Orleans Moyd,Ervin, Mobile Mollis, James, Mobile Muriy, Ralph, San Francisco Myrex, Luther, Mobile Nash, Walter, New York Nelson, Jack, Jacksonville Nicholson, Eugene, Baltimore Nielsen, Vagn, New York Northcutt, James, San Francisco Nuckols, Billy, New York O'Brien, William, NewYork O'Connor, William, Seattle Ohannaslan, John, Jacksonville Olbrantz, Leonard, Jacksonville Olesen, Carl, San Francisco Olsen, Fred, San Francisco Olson, Maurice, Boston Oromaner, Albert, San Francisco O'Rourke, Robert, Houston Owen, Burton, Houston Owens, Clarence, New Orleans Pacheco, Hermlnio, New York Packert, Albert, NewYork Peline, Anthony, New Yerk Palmer, Nick, San Francisco Paradise, Leo, NewYork Parker, James, Houston Parker, William, New Orleans Pate, Luther, NewYork Peavoy, Floyd, New Orleans Pedersen, Otto, New Orleans Pehler, Frederick, Mohile Pence, Floyd, Houston Perry, Wallace, Jr., San Francisco Pickle, Claude, Houston Pierce, John, Philadelphia Polanco, Luis, NewYork Pollanen, VIekko, New Orleans Pool, Donald, New Orleans Poulsen, Vomer, Seattle Pressly, Donald, NewYork Price, Billie, Norfolk Piyor, Clarence, Mobile PuchalskI, Kaslmir, San Francisco Pugllsl, Joseph, NewYork Pulllam, James, San Francisco Quinnt, Carrol, Seattle Radich, Anthony, New Orleans Rains, Horace, Houston Rallo, Salvador, New Orleans Reck, Lothar, Seattle Reeves, William, Mobile RIchburg, Joseph, Mobile Rlhn, Ewing, New Orleans Riley, William, San Francisco RInguette, Albert, San Francisco Rivera, Alfonso, San Juan Robinson, William, Seattle Rodrlgues, Lancelot, San Juan Rodriguez, Frank, New York Rodriguez, Ovidio, New York Rood, Donald, New York Ruiz, Alejandro, San Juan Ruley, Edward, Baltimore Sanchez, Manuel, New York San Flllppo, Joseph, San Franclsce Sanford, Tommie, Houston Sawyer, Alfred, Norfolk SbrlgHo, Sal, Wilmington Schwarz, Robert, Mobile Scott, Billy, Wilmington Self, Thomas, Baltimore Sellx, Floyd, San Francisco Sernyk, Peter, New York Sheets, James, Baltimore Sheldrake, Peter, Houston Shorten, James, Sdh Francisco Showers, William, San Francisco Sierra, Emillo, San Francisco SIpsey, Robert, San Francisco Smith, Lester, Norfolk Smith, Vertis, Tampa Snyder, Joseph, Baltimore Sokol, Stanley, San Francisco Sorel, Johannes, Jacksonville Spuron, John, San Francisco Stanford, Glen, New Orleans Stockmarr, Sven, New Yerk Stout, John, New Orleans Sucheckl, Leonard, San Franclsce Swearlngen, Barney, Jacksonville SwIderskI, John, New York Tamiln, George, New York Tetl, Frank, New York Theiss, Roy, Mohile Thomas, Lloyd, San Francisco Thompson, Carl, Houston Thompson, Clayton, New Orleans Thompson, J. R., Houston Thrasher, Julius, New Orleans TIcer, Dan, San Franclseo Tillman, William, San Franclscr Tirelll, Enrico, New York Todd, Raymond, New Orleans Telentino, Ted, San Francisco Troche, Gregory, Mobile Tumor, Paul, New Orleans UccI, Peter, San Francisco Vega, Juan, New York Velazquez, William, New York Walker, Fred, Baltimore Walker, Tom, Houston Wallace, Edward, New York Wallace, Ward, Jacksonville Wallace, William, Mobile Walters, Herwood, New York Wardlaw, Richard, Houston Ware, Dick, Houston Waters, Aubrey, Seattle Weaver, Eugene A., Jacksonville Weaver, Harold,4louston Welch, Macon, Houston Whitmer, Alan, NewYork WIngfield, P. G., Jacksonville Woods, Malcolm, San Francisco Workman, Homer, New Orleans Worley, Jobn, San Francisco Wymbs, Luke, New York Zaragoza, Roberto, New York Zeloy, Joseph, New Orleans ^A' Seniority Honor Roll Now Numbers 233 Seafarers who have completed the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program have had the opportunity to learn about their Union and its activities, mak­ ing them well, informed Union members. These men are encouraged to take the delegate's job aboard ship and put this new knowledge to work. Following are the names and departments of the 233 Seafarers who have completed the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program. Adams, Francis, Deck Alfeo, Luciano, Engine Allen, Lawrence, Engine Allison, Murphy, Engine Ahmad, Bin, Deck Ames, Allan, Deck Andrepont, P. J., Engine ArmK^ead, Daniel, Engine Arnold, Mott, Deck Barnett, Jay, Engine Bartol, Thomas, Deck Baxter, Alan, Engine Bean, P. L., Deck Beauverd, Arthur, Engine Bellinger, William, Steward Berulls, William, Deck Biletz, John, Engine Blacklok, Richard, Engine Blasquez, Gregory, Engine Bligen, Archie, Engine Bohannon, Christopher, Engine Bolen, James, Deck Bolen, Timothy, Deck Boles, John, Engine Brackbill, Russell, Deck Brooke, George, Engine BruschinI, Mario, Steward Surge, Bernard, Engine Burke, Lee Roy, Engine Burke, Timothy, Deck burnette, Barney, Steward Butch, Richard, Engine Calo, Jose, Engine Cammuso, Frank, Deck Page 28 Gaiihart, David, Deck Caiyuthers, Francis, Engine Caruthers, Russell, Deck Castle, Stephen, Deck Cavanaugh,Jackson, Deck Clark, Garrett, Deck Colangelo, Joseph, Deck Conkiln, Kevin, Engine Correll, Paul, Engine Cosentino, Dominic, Deck Coyle, Michael, Engine Cunningham. Robert, Deck Curran, John, Deck Daniel, Wadsworth, Engine Davis, William, Deck Day, John, Engine Derke, Michael, Engine Desklns, William, Steward DIsing, Maximo, Engine Dobloug, James, Engine Douroudous, Emanuel, Steward Dukehart, David, Engine Echeverlo, Ronald, Steward Eddlngs, Otis, Jr., Engine Edgell, Pat, Engine Egeland, Ralph, Deck Elliott, Byron, Engine Escudero, Tomas, Engine Esposlto, Gennaro, Engine EwIng, Larry, Steward Farmer, William, Deck Farragut, John, Deck Farrell, Gerald, Steward Flla, Marlon, Deck Fonville, James, Engine Frak, Stan, Deck Freeburn, Michael, Deck Fried, Peter, Engine Frost Stephen, Deck Fuentes, Luis, Steward Galka, Thomas, Engine Gallagjier, Patrick, Deck Galliano, Marco, Deck Garay, Stephen, Deck Garcia, Robert, Deck Gilliam, Robert, Steward Gotay, Raul, Steward Gower, David, Engine Graham, Patrick, Deck Grimes, M. R., Deck Grisham, Steve, Deck Hapr, Ken, Deck Hale, Earnest, Deck Haller, John, Engino Harris, Nathaniel, Engine Hanks, Fletcher, Engine Hart, Ray, Deck Hawker, Patrick, Deck Haynes, Blake, Engine Heick, Carroll, Deck Heller, Douglas, Steward Hooks, Bobby, Steward Humason, Jon, Deck Hummerick, James, Jr., Steward Hussein, Mohammed, Steward Hutchinson, Richard, Jr., Engine lllson, James, Engine Ivey, D. E., Engine Joe, William, Engine Johnson, M., Deck Johnson, Oscar, Steward Jones, Leggette, Deck Jones, Nelson Cory, Steward Jordan, Carson, Deck Kanavos, Pana^rtls, Engine Kegney, Thomas, Engine Keith, Rohert, Deck Kelley, John, Deck Kelly, John, Deck Keraey, Paul, Engine Kirksey, Charles, Engine Kittleson, L. Q., Deck Knight, Donald, Engine Knoles, Donald, Steward Konetes, Johnnie, Deck Kunc, Lawrence, Deck Kundrat, Joseph, Steward Lamphere, Thomas, Engine Laner, Ronnie, Engine Lang, Gary, Dtck Laughlln, Douglas, Engine LeClaIr, Lester, Steward Lehmann, Arthur, Deck Lentsch, Robert, Deck Lesko, Samuel, Deck Long, Alton, Engine Lundeman, Louis, Deck Mahaffey, J.C., Steward Makarewicz, Richard, Engine Mallory, Arthur, Deck Manning, Henry, Steward Maurstad, Mitchell, Steward Ripley, William, Deck Mamu, M. A., Deck McAudrew, Martin, Engine Rivers, Sam, Engine McCabe, John, Engine Roback, James, Deck McCabe, T. J., Engine Redriguez, Charles, Engine McCauley, Roy, Engine Rodriguez, Hector, Engine McMullin, Clarence, Steward Rodriguez, Robert, Engine McPariand, James, Engine Rogers, George, Engine Milici, Robert, Deck Ruiz, Steve, Engine Minix, R. G., Jr., Engine Sabb, Caldwell, Jr., Engine Miranda, John, Engine Salley, Robert, Jr., Engine Moneymaker, Ernest, Engine Sanders, Darry, Engine Moore, C. M., Deck Sanger, Alfred, Deck Moore, George, Deck Shaw, Lex, Deck Moore, James, Engine Shaw, Luclen, Deck Moore, Peter, Engine Shaw, Ronald, Engine Moore, William, Deck Silfast, Georp, Deck Simonetti, Joseph, Steward Mortler, William, Deck Mouton, Terry, Engine Simpson, Spurgeon, Engine Noble, Mickey, Deck Sisk, Keith, Deck Nuotio, Ken, Deck Smith, D. B., Steward Ostrander, Duane, Deck Smith, Rohert, Deck Painter, Philip, Engine Snyder, John, Engine Paloumbis, NIkolaos, Engine Spell, Gary, Engine Papageorglou, Dimltrlos, Engine spell, Joseph, Deck Parker, Jason, Deck Spencer, Craig, Engine Parr, Steven, Deck Spencer, H. D., Engine Perez, Jose, Engine Springfield, Harry, Steward Perkins, Cy, Deck Stanfleld, Pete, Deck Petrick, L., Engine Stark, William, Deck PIckford, Albert, Deck Stauter, David, Engine PolettI, Plerangelo, Deck Stevens, Duane, Deck Praslnos, George, Deck Strauss, Gregory, Engine Reamey, Bert, Engine Svoboda, Kvetoslav, Engine Restaino, John, Engine Szelbert, Stephen, Steward Tanner, Leroy, Engine Taylor, Daniel, Steward Tell, George, Engine Thomas, Robert, Engine Thomas, Timothy, Deck Trainer, Robert, Deck Trott, Llewellyn, Engine Utterback, Larry, Deck Vain, Thomas, Deck Vaiton, Sidney, Engine Vanyi, Thomas, Steward Vazpez, Jose, Engine Venus, Guy, Engine Venus, Steve, Steward Vukmir, George, DeOk Walker, Marvin, Engine Wambach, Albert, Deck Wass, Klaus, Steward Waupman, Jerry, Engine Wayman, Lee, Deck Wllhelm, Mark, Engine Wllisch, Edward, Deck Wilson, Richard, Steward Wilson, Robert, Engine Wolfe, John, Deck Woodcock, Wayne, Steward Woodhouse, Ashton, Engine Wright, Charlie, Engine Zukler, Hans, Engine Seafarers Log X- �IT George King Seafarer George King, 58, has been a member of the SIU since 1943 and he began shipping out as a bosun in 1944. A native of Memphis, Tenn., Brother King ships out of the port of Seattle, He makes his home in Portland, Ore. with his wife, Florence. Vincent Kuhl Seafarer Vincent Kuhl, 50, has been a member of the SIU since 1945 and he began shipping out as a bosun in 1948. A native of Norfolk, Brother Kuhl ships out of the port of Norfolk. He makes his home in Norfolk with his wife, Margaret. 3Sth Bosuns' Class Seafarers who graduated from the 35th class of the SIU Bosuns Recertifiication Program this month have now resumed shipping with a much better knowledge of their Union and the entire maritime industry. It is their responsi­ bility to rejoin their vessels and inform the rest of the membership about the role al! Seafarers must play if there is to be a future for the American mer­ chant marine. The recertified bosuns who have completed this very important twomonth program are asserting their lead­ ership aboard all our contracted vessels. As the top licensed man on ship, and as the leading representative of the SIU at sea, it is the bosun's Job to see that all voyages run as smoothly as pos­ sible, with of course full cooperation from the rest of the crew. The recertified hosun is also better qualified to handle the new techno­ logically-advanced equipment which is found on many of the modem ships heing built today. It is for this very reason that the Bosuns Recertification Program was established. The SIU must adapt to a constantly-changing industry if we wish to play a part in it in the years to come. With the battles now being fought in the Halls of Congress rather than on Gene A. Weaver Seafarer Gene A. Weaver, 46, has been a member of the SIU since 1965 and he began ship­ ping out as a bosun in 1968. A native of Georgia, Brother Weaver ships out of ci the port of Jackson­ Joseph L. Bourgeois ville. He makes his home in Jackson­ Seafarer Joseph ville. L. Bourgeois, 52, Claude Pickle has been a member Seafarer Claude of the SIU since Pickle, 49, has been 1942 and he began a member of the shipping out as a SIU since 1945 and bosun in 1948. A native of Salem, he began shipping Mass., Brother out as a bosun in Bourgeois ships out 1955. A native of I northeast Mississip- of the port of New York. He makes his ' pi. Brother Pickle home in Acton, Me. with his daughter, ships out of the port Michelle. of Houston. He ma^es his home in Houston with his wife, Annal Marie. the waterfront, and with radical changes in vessels and manning, our entire mem­ bership must he kept informed at all times in order to insure the job security of everyone in the years ahead. This then, is the main objective of the bosuns program: better communi­ cation. And, it is the job of every mem­ ber, not only the recertified bosun. The bosun is the leader of the crew, but only if his crew actively participates and takes an avid interest in the affairs of our Union, by attending shipboard and membership meetings, by asking ques­ tions and reading all pertinent informa­ tion, will this objective be accomplished. And, with full membership cooperation, we will be a much stronger, secure Union for many years to come. Donald Fleming Seafarer Donald Fleming, 51, has been a member of the SIU since 1967 and he began ship­ ping out as a bosun in 1970, A native of Nebraska, Brother Fleming ships out of the port of Jackson­ ville. He makes his home in New Smyrna Beach, Fla. with his wife, Margie. Eual Granger Seafarer Eual Granger, 61, has been a member of the SIU since 1953 and he began ship­ ping out as a bosun in 1966. A native of Lake Charles, La., Brother Granger ships out of the port of Houston. He makes his home in Lake Charles with his wife, Sadie and he has 10 grandchildren. Lothar Reck Seafarer Lothar Reck, 39, has been a member of the SIU since 1966 and he began shipping out as a bosun in 1972. A native of Germany, Brother Reck ships out of the port of Seattle. He makes his home in Seattle. Juan Vega Seafarer Juan Vega, 50, has been a member of the SIU since 1946 and he began shipping out as a bosun in 1950. A native of Puerto Rico, Broth­ er Vega ships out of the port of New York. He makes nis home in Brooklyn, N.Y. with his wife, Sol Angel. 'i i * "t Donald Rood Seafarer Donald Rood, 56, has been a member of the SIU since 1945 and he began shipping out as a bosun in 1947. A native of Omaha, Neb.," ^ \ t \ j Brother Rood ships * '\ out of the port of New York. He makeS his home in Elysburg, Pa. with his wife, June and his two children. George Tamlin Seafarer George Tamlin, 40, has been a member of the SIU since 1961 and he began ship­ ping out as a bosun in 1971. A native of Middleport, N.Y., Brother Tamlin ships out of the port of New York. He makes his home in Middleport. 'A Seniority Upgrading Program Steven Parr Seafarer Steven Parr has been sail­ ing with the SIU since his graduation from the Harry Lundeberg School in November of 1972. Shipping in the engine depart­ ment, Brother Parr earned his QMED endorsement atPiney Point before attending the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program. A native and resident of Carlinville, III., Brother Parr ships out of Houston. Donald J^oles Seafarer Don Knoles started sail­ ing with the SIU after his graduation from the Harry Lundeberg School in 1973. Before starting the 'A' Se­ niority Program, Brother Knoles up­ graded to third cook at Piney Point. Brother Knoles lives in Inglewood, Calif, and ships from the port of Wilmington. Six New 'A' Book Members This month six more Seafarers joined the ranks of the SIU full *A' book mem­ bers by participating in and graduating from the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Pro­ gram. This brings the number of Sea­ farers who have earned their 'A' books through this program to 233. Before graduating from the program, these new 'A' book members were given the opportunity to sharpen their sea­ faring skills by learning about the latest innovations in the maritime industry. The *A' Seniority Program also pro­ vided these Seafarers with a thorough working knowledge of the SIU's history, functions, operations and goals. This two-pronged approach used to upgrade these Seafarers into full 'A' book status insures that the SIU will always have a solid membership that can participate in Union activities with an understanding of the modem mari­ time industry and their Union's role in that industry. Roy McCauley Albert Pickford Seafarer Roy Mc­ Cauley has been sailing with the SIU in the engine de­ partment for sixV ik and-a-half years. Before attending Seniority Upgrading Pro»V gram. Brother Mc­ Cauley earned his high school diploma at the Lundeberg School as well as his QMED endorsement. Brother McCauley lives in Selma, Ala. and ships out of the port of Baltimore. Seafarer Al Pickford began sailing with the SIU eight years ago. Brother Pickford, who sails in the deck depart­ ment, studied for his AB's ticket at the Harry Lunde­ berg School in New U.S. Navy veteran. York in 1971. A Brother Pickford ships from the port of New York and lives in Patchogue, N.Y. with his wife Joyce and their four children. Emanuel Douroudous Seafarer Emanu­ el Douroudous be­ gan sailing with the SIU in the steward department in 1970. Shipping as a cook and baker, Brother Douroudous ob­ tained that rating at the Lundeberg School before attending the 'A' Senior­ ity Upgrading Program. Brother Dou­ roudous lives in New York and ships from that port. He is a native of Greece. J.C. Mahaifey Seafarer J.C. Mahaffey has been sailing with the SIU since 1970. A mem­ ber of the steward department. Broth­ er Mahaffey com­ pleted the Third Cook's Program at the Lundeberg School before attending the 'A' Senior­ ity Upgrading Program. A native of Chesnee, €.C., Brother Mahaffey now lives in Seattle and ships from that port. "•'I June,1976 Page 29 " . I �For a Better Job Today -I Deck Department ABLE SEAMAN The course of instruction is four weeks in length and leads to the Coast Guard en­ dorsement of Able Seaman—12 Months —^Any Waters or Able Seaman—Unlim­ ited—^Any Waters. Course Requirements: Able Seaman 12 Months—^Any Waters. You must: • Be 19 years of age • Have 12 months seatime as Ordi­ nary Seaman, OR Be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have eight months seatime as Ordinary Seaman • Be able to pass the prescribed physi­ cal, including eyesight requirements. Able Seaman Unlimited—Any Waters. You must: • Be 19 years of age • Have 36 months seatime as Ordinary Seaman or Able Seaman 12 Months • Be able to pass the prescribed physi­ cal, including eyesight requirements. Starting Dates; May 27, September 2. QUARTERMASTER The course of instruction leading to certification as Quartermaster consists of Basic Navigation instruction to include Radar; Loran; Fathometer; RDF; and Tlxe Harry Luncietierg also includes a review of Basic Seaman­ ship; use of the Magnetic and Gyro Compass; Rules of the Road; Knots and Splices; Firefighting and Emergency Pro­ cedures. Course Requiremeuls: Must hold en­ dorsement as Able Seaman (Unlimited— Any Waters). Starting Dates: April 29, August 2. LIFEBOATMAN The course of instruction is two weeks in length and leads to the Coast Guard en­ dorsement of Lifeboatman. Course Requirements: Must have 90 days seatime in any department. Starting Dates: April 29; May 13, 27; June 10, 24; July 8, 22; August 5, 19; September 2, 16, 30; October 14, 28. Engine QMED Hopeful Graduates Piney Point QMED Instructor Charles Nalen (left) presents Certificate of Achievement and Coast Guard endorsement card to recent graduate Edward Jordan. Department These Courses Will Be Start­ ing Soon: QMED-Any Rating • Advanced Pumpman Procedures • LNG/LPG Watch the Seafarers Log for Starting Dates The course of instruction leading to cer­ tification as QMED—Any Rating is eight weeks in length and includes instruction leading to the Coast Guard endorsements which comprise this rating. Course Requirements: You must show evidence of six months seatime in at least one engine department rating. Starting Dates: April 29; May 27; June 24; July 22. WELDING The course of instruction in basic welding consists of classroom and onthe-job training including practical train­ ing in electric arc welding and cutting; and oxy-acetylene brazing, welding and cutting. On completion of the course, an HLS Certificate of Graduation will be awarded. Course Requirements: • Engine department personnel must hold endorsement as QMED—Any Rating • Deck and steward department per­ sonnel must hold a rating in their department. Starting Dates: May 27, October 1. FOWT The cour^ is four weeks in length and leads to endorsement as Fireman, Watertender, and/or Oiler. Course Requirements: If you have a Wiper endorsement only, you must: • Be able to pass the prescribed physi­ cal, including eyesight requirements 7 Complete Liteboaf Class Here's seven new graduates of the HLSS Lifeboat Course with their diplomas and Instructor Tom Doyle (left). The grads are (I. to r.): Frederick Vogler; John Wolkoski; Jose Ferreira; Joseph Diosco; Benigno Santos; Elbert Polk, and Isidore Ostroff. • Have six months seatime as Wiper, OR Be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have three months seatime as Wiper • If you have an engine department rat­ ing there are no requirements. Starting Dates: July 12. DIESELS The four-week course covers: types, designs, construction and characteristics of various diesel engines; nomenclature and principal design features of all parts of diesel engines; formulas and hydraulic principles; introduction to fuel, air, lubri­ cation and exhaust systems; use of vari­ ous gauges, meters and instruments used on diesel engines; care, operations main­ tenance and recording of diesel engine performance; signals used between bridge and engine room; fundamentals of elec­ tricity, and refrigeration; basic fire fight-: ing, first aid and safety. Course Requirements: No require­ ments for those who are not, interested in receiving the Coast Guard license. r Starting date: August 9. \ A College Career Is Available to You One college and two post secondary trade/vocational school scholarships are awarded to Seafarers each year. These scholarships have been specially de­ signed to meet the educational needs of Seafarers. Application requirements are geared for the map who has been out of school several years, so you will only be com­ peting with other seamen with similar educational backgrounds. The awards are granted in April, but you should begin your application process now. These are the scholarships offered: 1, Four-year college degree scholar­ ship. This award is in the amount of $10,000. Page 30 2, Two-year community or junior col­ lege or post secondary trade/voca­ tional schools scholarships. These awards are in the amount of $5000. The trade/vocational awards offer var­ ious options if you wish to continue shipping. In such a program you may develop a trade or skill which would im­ prove your performance aboard ship as well as help you obtain a better paying job when you are ashore. Eligibility requirements are as follows: 1. Have not less than two years of actual employment on vessels of companies signatory to Seafarers Welfare Plan. 2. Have one day of employment on a vessel in the sixth-month period immediately preceding date of ap­ plication. 3. Have 90 days of employment on a vessel in the previous calendar year. Pick up a scholarship application now. They are available in the ports or you may write to the following address and request a copy of the Seafarers Applica­ tion: Seafarers Welfare Plan College Scholarships " 275 20th Street Brooklyn, New York 11215 A College Educatloii For Your Clilld.ren Four scholarships are awarded to de- - have three years sea time, encourage your pendents of Seafarers. These four-year children to apply. They should request scholarships are.for $10,000 each at any the Dependents Application from the accredited college or university. If you above address. Seafarers Log �For ,70b Security Tombrrow Scliool Of Seamansliip Steward Department Steward Department All Steward Department Courses Lead To Certification By HLSS. CraEP' STEWARD The course of instruction is six weeks long and covers all phases of Steward De­ partment management and operation. Course Requirements: All candidates must have seatime and/or training in com­ pliance with one of the following: • Three years seatinie in a rating above 3rd cook or assistant cook OR • Six months seatime as 3rd cook or assistant cook, six months seatime as cook- and baker, sbc months seatime as chief cook and hold HLS certifi­ cates of completion for each program OR • 12 months seatirne as 3rd cook or assistant cook, six months seatime as cook and baker, six months sea­ time as chief cook and hold HLS cer­ tificates of completion for the cook • and baker and chief cook programs OR • 12 months seatime as 3fd cook or assistant cook, 12 months seatime as cook and baker, and six months sea­ time as chief cook and hold an HLS i ,V certificate of completion for the chief cook program. Starting Dates: • April 29; June 10; July 22; September 2; October 14. pHIEP COOK f . Starting Dales: Starting Dates: May 13; June 24; August 5; September 16; October 28. Do What Over 750 Of Your Fellow Seafarers Have Done... The course of instruction is six weeks in length and students specialize in the selection and preparation of breakfast foods, breads, desserts, and pastries. The course of instruction is six weeks in length and students specialize in the selection and preparation of vegetables and salads. , Course Requirements: Ail candidates must have twelve months seatime in the steward department, OR three months sea­ time in the steward department and be a graduate of the HLS entry rating program. Starting Dates: May 27; July 8; August 19; September 30. I I I I I . • (Last) (First) 1-- r: Last month 38 Seafarers up­ graded their skills^ earning power and job security through the vocational courses at HLI^. The Lundeberg School has an upgrading course to meet your career needs, too! I I I I UPGRADING APPLICATION % , Name •_ 3-:. I] . • Did You Know... Starting Dates: April 29; May 13. 27; June 10. 24; July 8. 22; August 5. 19; September 2. 16, 30; October 14, 28. Date of Birth _ (Middle) Mo./Day/Year Address (Street) | I I . Telephone #_ (State) (City) Note: Courses and starting dates are subject to change at any time. Any change will he noted In the LOG. High School Program Is Available to All Seafarers ASSISTANT COOK Course Requirements:' All candidates must have seatime and/or training in com­ pliance with one of-the following: • 12 months, seatime as a 3rd cook or assistant cook OR • 24 months in the steward department with six months as a 3rd cook or as­ sistant cook OR • Six months seatime as 3rd cook or assistant cook and hold a certificate of completion from the HLS assist­ ant cook training program. ^ The course of instruction is six weeks in length and students specialize in the prep­ aration of soups, sauces, meats, seafoods, and gravies. Course Requirements: All candidates must have seatime and/or training in com­ pliance with one of the following: • 12 months seatime as cook and baker OR • Three years seatime in the steward department, with six months as 3rd cook or assistant cook and"six months as cook and baker OR . . • Six months seatime as 3rd cook or assistant cook and six months as cook and baker OR , • 12 months seatime as 3rd cook or assistant cook and six months sea­ time as cook and baker and hold a certificate of completion for the HLS cook and baker training program. COOK AND BAKER (Zip Code) (Area C^ode) Seniority Book Number. Date Book Was Issued Port Presently Registered In_ . Endorsement(s) Now Held _ .Port Issued.: Social Security #_ .i A j Piney Point Graduate: • Yes No • (if so, fill in below) Endorsement(s) Received. Entry Program: Frorn. .to. (Dates Attended) M • Upgrading Program: "It's a very ^ood program. I'm glad I went through it. The teachers give plenty of individual instruction, and they answer all questions you may have." .to. From. . Endorsement(s) Received. (Dates AttenO^d) Do you hold a letter of completion for Lifeboat: • Yes ,• No; Fire Fighting: • Y^s • No Dates Available for Training - . ^ I Am Interested In: John Ruiz • • • • , "I felt limited without it [a high school diploma]. Among other things, it's a prerequisite for all col­ lege courses." ' " DECK AB-12 Months AB Unlimited Quartermaster Lifeboafman • LNG/LPG • Diesel • Welder Horace Jones Get the reading, writing and math skills you need for job security and upgradingthrough the high school equivalency (GEp) program at the Harrji Lundeberg School. It only takes four to eight weeks, and your Brothers can tell you that it's really worth it! Intereated? Pick up a copy of the pre­ test kit in your port or write to this address: ^ Margaret Naicn, Director Academic Education Department Harry Lundeberg Schdol Piney Point, Maryland 20674 When you complete the test, return it to the Lundeberg School. HLS will tell you the results and giv.e you an estimate, of the length of time you'll need to com­ plete tha GEO program. June, 1976. REMEMBER! This test is not to see Who scores high or low. It helps HLS de­ sign a study program just for you—a pro­ gram that our teachers will help you, as an individual, to follow. So apply today. It's easy to qualify, lust make sure that you'have: , 1. One.year of seatime. 2. Are a member of the Union in . good standing. Your classes will be small (usually just sik to eight students). You'll get lots of individual help. And completing the GED program opens the door to the other edu­ cational opportunities that the SIU has for yoii. A high school diploma is the first step towards qualifying for one of the three scholarships for Seafarers that are offered each year. STEWARD . • Asst. Cook • • Cook & Baker • Chief Cook • Steward , ENGINE • QMED • FOWT • Dk.Mech. ADVANCED COURSES • Advanced Pumpman Procedures • Advanced Electrical Procedures • Refrigeration Container Mechanic RECORD OF SEATIME — (Show only amount needed to upgrade in rating checked above or attach letter of service, whichever is applicable.) SHIP SIGNATURE RATING HELD DATE OF SHIPMENT DATE OF DISCHARGE DATE RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: LUNDEBERG UPGRADING CENTER, PINEY POlDVT, MD. 20674 •Page 31 V •• �s7nm »9nwniini«i[ sannns POUIKU mam DOIUIION r$' inoMtt™, «.». iim S.S.I Datt. Contributor's Nam*. Addrass A® A® kZfP City ar^^ilM^urthar Is obJacU and pntposM Its? .... ponniti. abciahdndlettwbic Intaiifahjfeiaafarar saanian. ilta SPAD is a saparata sai including, but not limited to ^ tha pras'ervation and furthering ^the"S|erican Merchant Marina with Improved fwopiiit nPPhrtMKlM for seamen and tha advancement of Bade union concepts. In connection JIth such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to politlclal c%dldatas for elective office. All contrprtlons are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or receit^ because of force. Job discrlmliMon, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a conditlMkof membership in the Union QWA AttlWO) or or employ­ ment. If a contribution Is made by reasc^ of the above improper condmp notify tha Saafarars Union or SPAD at tha above address, certified mM%ithin thirty dajn of tha cgMhutlon for Investigation and appropriate action and refund, if invqtuiPPsJtapport SPAD to prjIdQjilpd further your economic, political and social Interests, American uniorr«^[ps and r (A copy of our report is filed with the Federal Election Emission and is l^ailable from tha Federal Election Commission, Washington, D.C.) K ToflT Signature of Sotlcltor No. ^ Seti^ concerned iye acidities wh^ vitaTf/i h/Hh Wifrs PciUtieid Act^ in xeidlintv and o tiM ^ginning of 1976. (l^^knvpi 0 Eleven Lfdeas^F* Lomas, Aa Lombardo, I. bkdendEy, G, jMniunir^- J. H. BrOvni,|« Brown, li Byrne, E. Bryant,B. Blantdny^. J. Illllliia $1,100 Honor Roll Christenberry, R. A. $600 Honor Roll Pomerlane, R. •W. 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Title A name given to the resource June 1976 Description An account of the resource Headlines: RESOLUTION TO MERGE SIU, IBU IS INTRODUCED NATIONAL JOBLESS RATE OF OVER 10 PERCENT PROVES SLUMP DEPENDENTS, SEAFARERS WIN SCHOLARSHIPS WIN CASE AGAINST MOBIL'S ANTI-UNION TACTIC CARTER PLEDGES SHIPPING AID DEMOCRATIC PLATFORM COMMITTEE ADOPTS MARITIME PLANK THE SS MARYLAND IS SET TO BE LAUNCHED IN JULY THE RESPONSIBILITY OF UNION HALLS TO SIU MEMBERS NLRB JUDGE RULES FOR SIU IN MANNING ALL PRMMI SHIPS ROSS NAMED CHIEF OF N.Y. LABOR UNIT COAST GUARD MAY HAVE OUTLIVED ITS USEFULNESS SOME POINTS CLARIFIED ON ERISA REQUIREMENTS HOW MTD MEMBERSHIP AFFECTS YOU, THE SEAFARER 43 MTD AFFILIATES MARINE SKILLS NEEDED ON MOBILE OIL RIGS FOR SAFETY FOREIGN COUNTRIES MEAN BUSINESS IN DEALING WITH DRUG VIOLATORS RUBBER WORKERS BOYCOTT FIRESTONE TIRE SEAFARER TELLS HOW HE DEALT WITH ALCOHOLISM OVERWEIGHT, OBESITY CAN MEAN A SHORTER LIFE SEAFARERS MEET IN PUERTO RICO UNION HALL MODERN SAN JUAN HARBOR - A MAJOR PORT FOR SEAFARERS AND INLAND BOATMEN AS THEY PLAY IMPORTANT ROLE IN PUERTO RICO ECONOMY PAGES FROM THE HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN SEAMEN'S LABOR MOVEMENT UNITED STAND SETS '76 POLITICAL WHEELS IN MOTION U.S. CELEBRATES NATIONAL MARITIME DAY FORMER SIU SCHOLARSHIP WINNER IS TO PRACTICE LAW COMPUTERIZED SIMULATOR SHOWS DIRECTION OF FUTURE Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 6/1/1976 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXXVIII, No. 6 1976 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/f2b388ed031853229cf7ceb18058b2e9.PDF c8a1e942b34250b481db6a8a46cf72c9 PDF Text Text J:i V f • T-"- ; '. U^, i' ' . -r';. 4v?? ..... ,..,. . '" v., -,r I t- , ..Jri.-'V' Lundeber^dhool • LNG "J 'f| 1 / V'.^:- \- •/• • • .., . i,. 5:^ j; rs>if-.r;,.'''-,i 'y^-:''-^f-'.< I :sc..;,,fe.!"-,....^ '.":i.\- , I;..-. ': ^.v/?.:..^r.'-i.:: . r -S ri;:-SK.'- I /"' •'•V ;:V3K 'V SM r?-5i't- .i ", " i /.•••>.-. I' m "fe- f , • J^ /• ' ' f. I I, KJ •1 .*.' :'w * j.i j-^ I'iyy.:' •-J ...Ai-' . - » -4 ' ,v;*i!T;>!fS -^tnrnmr, •' - '• . » J'....) .. • • 4 �^z~^.T:Txr With Communify Support Win Latest Fight to Keep USPHS Hospitals Open The fight to defeat the latest efforts by the Department of Health, Educa­ tion and Welfare to close the eight remaining USPHS hospitals has been won as a result of united and wide­ spread opposition to these plans by the SIU, members of Congress and the eight individual Comprehensive Health Planning Agencies monitoring all health programs for the communities in which the PHS hospitals are located. The victory marked the second time in three years that the SIU has spear­ headed opposition to HEW's attempts to close the hospitals. In 1973, the closure attempts were squashed when Congress passed into law the 1974 Military Procurement Authorization Act, which contained an SlU-backed amendment guaranteeing appropria­ tions of $98 million for operational expenses and $18 million for modern­ ization and upgrading. 1977 F'idget Lacking It became apparent several months ago that HEW was renewing its efforts to close the PHS hospitals when the Department released terms for its fiscal year 1977 budget. The budget called for funds to cover only contract care for PHS primary beneficiaries, which in­ clude merchant seamen. Coast Guard personnel. Public Health Service of­ ficers and ej»ploye ;s of the National Oceanic and Atmosphere Administra­ tion. However, the budget request for the PHS system was $25 million short of the funds needed to keep the eight hospitals open and operating. Local HPC's Oppose Action Following up on its "streamlined" budget request, HEW sent letters out to each of the eight local Health Plan­ ning Councils requesting the Councils' approval to either close or transfer the USPHS hospital under their jurisdiction to community control. The response to HEW's request was the same in eight out of eight cases— the USPHS hospital in their area was vital to the overall community health program, and consequently, no support would be given to the proposal to close the hospitals. This dealt a heavy blow to HEW's closure plans since HEW needed the approval of these local Health Plan­ ning Councils before it could go ahead the PRESIDENT'S REPORT: Paul Hail Yf orking Together For a Better Life The history of the American maritime labor movement is a bittersweet chronicle marked by some monumental victories for better wages and con­ ditions, yet marred by some heartbreaking setbacks of broken unions and goals not realized. From the formation of the very first union for merchant seamen before the turn of the century, right up until the present day, maritime unions have been faced with a literal horde of problems and obstacles. The early unions had to contend with very powerful, unyielding shipping companies and an industry-oriented Government that played ball with the companies. As a result, some of the early unions, although they made gains and were able to publicize the plight of American seamen, eventually fell by the wayside. Moving into the late 1930's, which saw the founding of the SIU, maritime unions made a tremendous comeback. We gradually won better wages; im­ proved working and living conditions; job security, and many important fringe benefits. Along with these gains, we made huge strides in organizing previously unorg^ized companies—a step which brought the protection of solid unionism to hundreds of American seamen in need of it. By 1950, U.S. maritime unions had entrenched themselves as an integral part of the American labor movement. However, 1950 was a long time ago, and since then, the U.S. maritime industry has undergone more changes than a sunbathed chameleon. For the past 10 years, our industry has been in the midst of revolutionary technological advancements in ship size, design and operation. The huge new ships of today can carry five times and more the cargo of their predecessors at two or three times the speed, which is resulting in a shrinking U.S. mer­ chant marine and a shrinking job market for American seiimen. In addition, today's U.S. maritime industry is faced with tremendous competition from foreign-flag and third-flag fleets whose rate cutting practices have stolen millions of cargo tons from U.S.-flag, U.S.-manned ships. This unfair com­ petitive edge held by rate-cutting foreigners over U.S. ships has hurt the with its scheme. USPHS will ask Congress to appro­ priate the extra $25 million to keep the hospitals open. At this time. Congress is expected to pass the appropriations. grams for Staten Island college students and others in such fields as nursing, medical technology, X-ray technology and paramedics. Public Hearings Held Osims Undcratiljzation For years HEW has based its request to close the hospitals on the claim that the hospitals are underutilized. Congressman John Murphy (DN.Y.), whose district houses the Staten Island PHS hospital, the largest of the eight facilities, refuted HEW's "underutilization" claim. Murphy noted that in addition to primary beneficiaries, the Staten Island PHS hospital serves military personnel. Federal employees and Medicare pa­ tients as well as residents of the borrough's Willowbrook Development Center. He further noted that the facility handles about 150,000 out­ patient cases each year, and that about 10 percent of the hospital's inpatient residents are referred from other hos­ pitals because of overcrowding. Murphy also noted that the closure of the Staten Island facility would mean the elimination of many training pro­ On Apr. 1, the proposed closure of the USPHS system was the subject of public hearings, sponsored by the local Health Planning Agency, in Boston, which houses one of the eight remain­ ing PHS hospitals. Among those testify­ ing against HEW's plans were commu­ nity residents, hospital employees, pa­ tients, veterans groups and active duty servicemen. Ed Riley, SIU port agent in Boston, testified on behalf of the SIU and presented the Union's position that, instead of closing the hospitals, a 5-10 year plan should be developed for maintaining and upgrading the hospi­ tals so that these facilities would not only serve their primary beneficiaries but would become even more involved in fulfilling community health needs. At similar hearings in Galveston, 11 persons including County Judge Ray Holbrook and Dr. Edward Brandt, dean of Medicine at the University of Continued on Page 28 U.S. maritime industry's ability to compete on a global basis, which in turn has squeezed the job market for American seamen even tighter. Some American maritime unions have been hit a lot harder by the squeeze than others. As a result, some of those unions are undergoing serious prob­ lems of an internal nature. The SIU is not one of these unions. As a matter of fact, the SIU is in good shape today in all areas, despite the troubles of the U.S. maritime industry as a whole. And we are in good shape in the most important category—employment opportunities for SIU members. We did not achieve security for ourselves and our Union by luck or cir­ cumstance. Nor did we achieve it by blaming others for problems of our own making. We are where we are today because the SIU membership, over the years, has not only confronted its problejns but has continued to display the same indispensable ingredient that made the SIU a success to begin with—and that is a high degree of internal unity. However, internal unity encompasses a whole lot more than simply standing blindly together on an issue. We are all individuals with individual viewpoints and individual likes and dislikes. But when an important Issue involving the future of the organization comes up, Seafarers have tradi­ tionally been able to shed personal likes or dislikes and work together intel­ ligently toward a goal that will benefit the largest amount of Seafarers for the longest period of time. A recent example of what internal unity can do for our organization was displayed just last yearwhen66 Seafarers from ports throughout the country met at the Harry Lundeberg School to discuss demands for our contract. These men made legitimate and realistic suggestions for improvements in the contract. As a result of this fine display of cooperation we wound up with one of the best contracts in our history. It was a gratifying victory for all of us. To find another, and probably the most important example of internal unity among Seafarers, just look at the back page of this month's Log, which carries the names of those Seafarers who have already voluntarily given $100 or more to SPAD in the first four months of this year alone. Year after year. Seafarers have come through for the good of our organ­ ization by supporting SPAD. And with SPAD, the SIU has been able to push for new maritime programs, such as the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 and others which are helping our industry make a comeback, while at the same time keeping our Union a strong and viable organization representing American seamen. The SIU's history is filled with examples of internal unity and hard work among our members. It had to be this way or we would never iiave gotten off first base as a union. And it has to continue to be this way if our Union is to remain a viable force in the U.S. maritime industry. I am confident that the Seafarer of today, and for that matter the Seafarer of tomorrow, will, continue the tradition of our oldtimers by settling our differences intelligently while at the same time working together for a better industry and a better life for all of us. Chanaa of address cards on Form 3579 should be sent to Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIG, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. Published monthly."Second Class postage paid at Brooklyn, N. Y. Vol. XXXVIII, No. 5, May 1976. Seafarers Log Page 2 X �Five Percent Wage Hike Starts on June 16 Seafarers will get an average 5 per­ cent wage boost in their monthly basepay on June 16 under the terms of the three-year freightship and tanker con­ tracts negotiated and signed last year"'^ between the SIU and its contracted companies. There will also be a 5 percent in­ crease in premium, overtime, and pen­ alty pay rates this year. (See copies of the New Standard Freightship and Tanker Agreements for more details.) In the first year—June 16, 1975 to June 16, 1976—of the new contracts, Seafarers received an approximate llVi percent wage hike. With a 5 percent raise this year, starting on June 16 and with another 5 percent increase due on June 16, 1977, a total pay increase of almost 22V2 percent over the three years of the contract will be reached. Some average highlights of the new monthly base wage, premium and over­ time rate increases include: • In the deck department on con­ ventional freightships bosuns will get a base-pay rai.se to $950.86 a month, an $8.28 hourly premium rate and $5.29 hourly overtime rate. (SL-7, SL-180-1, Mariner and LASH bosuns, chief elec­ tricians and chief stewards will get slightly higher base and premium pay hikes.) ABs base pay goes up to $723.93, $6.31 in premium pay and a $4.06 overtime rate. Ordinary sea­ men will now get $565.87 base pay, $4.95 premium rate and $3.22 overtime rate. On tankers (over 25,000 dwt) bosuns will get $1,014.01 base pay, $9.33 premium rate and a $5.29 overtime rate. Chief stewards and bosuns on ships built since 1970 get more base and premium pay. ABs will get $732.43 base pay, $6.40 premium rate and $4.06 overtime rate. Ordinary seamen will get $580.79 base pay, $5.09 premi­ um rate and $3.22 for overtime. • In the engine department on con­ ventional freightships, base pay of chief electricians goes up to $1,118.61 with a premium rate of $9.72 and overtime of $5.29. OMEDs will get $1,075.08 base pay, $9.25 premium rate and $5.29 for overtime. Oilers will get $723.93 base pay, a $6.31 premium rate and $4.06 for overtime. Wipers will get $672.46 base pay, $5.88 premium rate and $3.22 for overtime. On tankers, QMEDs will get $1,118.61 base pay, $9.72 premium rate and $5.29 for overtime. Chief pumpmen will get $1,023.28 base pay, $8.91 premium rate and $5.29 for over­ time. Oilers will get $732.43 base pay, $6.40 premium rate and $4.06 for over­ time. Wipers will get $672.49 base pay, $5.88 premium rate and $3.22 for over­ time. • In the steward department on con­ ventional freightships, chief stewards will get $950.86 base pay, $8.28 pre­ mium rate and $5.29 for overtime. Cook and baker base pay goes to $823.78, premium rate to $7.19 and overtime to $5.29. Messmen will get $561.46 base pay, $4.93 premium rate and $3.22 for overtime. On tankers, chief stewards (on ships over 25,000 dwt) get $1,018.05 base pay, $8.87 premium rate and $5.29 for overtime. Chief cooks will get $879.70 base pay, $7.67 premium rate and $5.29 for overtime. Cook and bakers will get $858.95 base pay, $7.25 pre­ mium pay and $5.29 for overtime. Messmen will get $561.45 base pay, $4.93 premium rate and $3.22 for over­ time. At Tulane University Foram tr Hall toCongress: Probe Coast Guard in Oil Rig Loss SIU President Paul Hall has called for a Congressional investigation into the Coast Guard's enforcement, or lack of enforcement, of safety and manning standards in the offshore oil drilling in­ dustry. Last month, 13 men lost their lives as an oil rig under tow capsized and sank during a storm in the Gulf of Mexico. Making this announcement as he addressed a session of the week-long 27th Annual Institute on Foreign Trans­ portation and Port Operations, spon­ sored by the Tulane University Gradu­ ate School of Business Administration in New Orleans, President Hall said "we suspect a cozy arrangement be­ tween the Coast Guard and oil com­ panies whereby rules aren't being enforced." Hall pointed out that "a number of retired Coast Guard men secure posi­ tions in the oil industry's corporate structure. These men then represent the companies in appearances before Coast Guard tribunals." As a result, said Hall, "the oil companies are taking advantage of their relationship with the Coast Guard to get concessions they don't need." To support this charge, President Hall pointed out a recent Coast Guard ruling which eliminates all unlicensed black gang jobs on Stand­ ard Oil of California's new tankers. He also noted that the SIU wants an investigation into any differences be­ SIU President aul Hall, right, Is joined by Father David Boileau of Loyola University School of Human Relations, at the dais during wrap-up luncheon of the week-long Institute of Foreign Transportation and Port Relations, spon­ sored by Tulane University School of Business Administration this month. The luncheon was held at the SIU hall in New Orleans. INDEX Legislative News 200-mile fishing bill Page 10 Washington Activities ..... Page 9 Union News Wage increases .... .Page3 President's Report Page 2 Dues assessment clarified . Page 5 Headquarters Notes ......Page 7 Detroit membership meeting Page 4 May, 1976 SPAD honor roll Back page Alcoholic rehab program .Page 14 Genera/ News PHS hospital fight won Page 2 National unehnployment ... Page 5 Foreign Transportation confab Page 3 Cffshore oil rigs Page 20 Russell Stover boycott .. .Page 12 NMEBA affiliates with MTD . Page 5 TWU strike Page 10 Emergency hospital care .. Page 8 tween exams given for identical mari­ time ratings in different states. "We think the examination records will indi­ cate there is a difference and if and when it exists it is for the benefit of the oil companies." A Unified Agency In further remarks at the annual Tulane maritime confab. President Hall called for a major effort to get maritime affairs "under a single maritime agency with Cabinet level representation." Presently, maritime issues are handled by a number of unrelated Federal agencies. Hall also urged ship operators to quit associations like the American In­ stitute of Merchant Shipping and the Pacific Maritime Assn., charging that these associations have failed to take stands on issues vital to U.S.-flag oper­ ators, like cargo preference, because "the oil companies have tremendous influence in the associations." As an alternative. Hall suggested the establishment of a single assocaition for U.S. flag operators only. Tribute to Logan Before concluding his remarks, Presisident Hall delivered a moving tribute to the late Charles H. Logan, a longContinued on Page 28 SIU Vice President Lindsey Williams chats with Mrs. Charles H. Logan, widow of the late Charlie Logan, a long-time friend of the SIU, who passed away last December. At wrap-up luncheon of the Tulane University confab, SIU presi­ dent Paul Hall paid tribute to the late Mr. Logan and announced that the SIU would name its college scholarship fund after him. Lessening porpoise mortality Maritime day Gibson letter Page 8 Page 8 Page 8 Shipping Beaver State crews up ...Page 11 Fitting out on Great Lakes .Pages 24-25 Dispatchers Reports Page 23 Ships' Committees Page 6 Ships' Digests Page 19 Training and Upgrading LNG Classes at HLS..Pages 15-18 Upgrading class schedule, requirements & application Pages 30-31 Seafarers participate in Bosuns recertification and 'A' seniority upgrading .,,Page 29 GED requirements and application Page 31 Membership News New SIU pensioners Page 22 Final Departures ... .Pages26-27 Pages Ml �wmm Chairing the April membership meeting, Detroit Port Agent Jack Bluitt (center) reads his shipping report. Roy Boudreau (left) acted as the meeting's record­ ing secretary and Jack Allen (right) as reading clerk. Waiting for the Detroit meeting to begin are, (from I. to r.). Great Lakes Sea­ farers Mohammed Abdallah El-Janny, Mike Sheriff and Mohammed Sharin. April Meeting Full as Lakes Start Fit Out ITH the Great Lakes' fleet be­ ginning preparations for a new shipping season, Seafarers in the De­ troit area turned out in full force for their April membership meeting. During the course of the Union meeting, the 100 or so Seafarers present heard the minutes from the April membership meeting held at SlU Headquarters in New York which included information about new ships, upgrading programs at the Harry Lundebei^ School, the Sabine Tanker organizing drive and the election of a Quarterly Financial Committee. Of special interest to Detroit Sea­ farers was a report given during the meeting on construction of a new Union Hall on the St. Clair River in Algonac. Detroit Port Agent Jack Bluitt, serving as the meeting chairman, also gave a report on the spring fitting out and notified the members at the meeting that the vessels of the SHJcontracted Kinsman Marine, AmeriSeafarer Fred Wolf makes a point during Good and Welfare. Steamship Co. and Erie Sand En^"tli^eetog ' I %"• 1-J: >Mr.~ Lakes Seafarer H. Hassan throws in for an AB's job on the Shipping) at a job call after the meeting: As spring fit out gets under way on the Great Lakes, Detroit Seafarers turn out in full force for their April membership meeting. Page 4 Seafarers Log �II Joblessness Tops 6% in 130 Out of 150 Key Cities Sharp Unemployment(10.3^o) Hangs On in the U.S, WASHINGTON—Notwithstanding the U.S. Labor Department's claim that the national jobless rate in April re­ mained unchanged at a recession level of 7.5 percent with 7,040,000 unem­ ployed, "substantial joblessness" hung over most of the country as the agency reported that 130 out of 150 major cities—near 90 percent of job centers— had jobless rates anywhere from 6 per­ cent to a record-breaking 20.2 percent. The Labor Dept. also pointed out that there was a 707,000 April job rise. However, on learning of these figures early this month, AFL-CIO President George Meany declared, "Despite the pickup in employment, there is no solid foundation for the President's electionyear optimism about the American • economy." Meany argued that "America still has double-digit unemployment." The true jobless rate, according to Meany, is 10.3 percent or 9.7-million without work (19.9 percent teenagers) taking into account the 3.2-million persons working parttime involuntarily — of course listed by the Government as em­ ployed—and the 1.2-million in despair who have given up looking for work. Last month Des Moines, Iowa and Tulsa, Okla. were added to the 130 cities afflicted with persistent and "sub­ stantial" unemployment. Thirty-two smaller areas also made the list. The Labor Department said there are now 1,252 areas—130 main and 1,122 smaller job centers—listed as areas of substantial or persistent joblessness. The highest jobless rates are mostly in the industrial states. Ponce, Puerto Rico has a 20.2 percent rate, Kenosha, Wise. 17.7 percent, Atlantic City, N.J. 14.8 percent. New Bedford, Mass. 13.5 percent, Jersey City, N.J. 13.2 percent and Utica-Rome, N.Y. 12.2 percent. 'Working Dues' Assessment Clarified Since going into effect on Oct. 1, 1975 by order of a membership-passed constitutional amendment, the new working dues assessments and how a Seafarer pays these assessments have caused some confusion among the membership. Though the system has been working very smoothly it has been found that there are basically two misconceptions about the working dues assessments: (1) some members are confused as to how these assessments are computed; and (2) some members are under the impression that working dues are de­ ducted from the Seafarer's regular vaca­ tion pay check, which is not true. First of all, a Seafarer's working dues. —^which are paid in excess of the regu­ lar $200 annual membership dues— are computed solely according to the number of days the Seafarer works. However, no working dues are assessed until the Seafarer accumulates at least 90 days of employment on SIU ships. A Seafarer who has accumulated at least 90 days of seatime and is eligible; for vacation benefits, pays his working dues when he files for his vacation check. According to the SIU's latest threeyear contract, which went into effect June 16, 1975, a Seafarer's vacation pay, based on one year of seatime is: • $2,200 for Group I (an increase of $800 over the old contract). • $1,800 for Group II (an increase of $600 over the old contract). • $1,400 for Group III (an increase of $400 over the old contract). Dues Increase Was Needed was accepted by the membership, it was I for exactly 90 days. When he goes to felt that some sort of dues increase was pick up his vacation benefits, he is given needed for the Union to maintain top his normal vacation check of approxi­ facilities and services for the member­ mately $550 (minus taxes) which is ship throughout the country. As out­ based on the $2,200 yearly rate for lined in a subsequently passed constitu­ Group I as outlined in the contract. This Seafarer also receives a check tional amendment, the dues increase would take the form of a working dues amounting to approximately $25 which reflects the approximate differential assessment. To enable the membership to cover after the working dues and all taxes the working dues assessments without have been deducted. So under the program of assessing having to reach into their own pockets, the Union was able to obtain agree­ ment from the operators for an addi­ tional increase in vacation benefits amounting to $350 per man, per year When throwing in for work dur­ regardless of whether he sails in Group ing a job call at any SIU Hiring I, II or III. Hall, members must produce the The actual working dues assessments following: amount to $50 per 90 days of employ­ ment. So if a Seafarer accumulates one • membership certificate year of employment, based on 90 days per quarter, his dues assessments for • registration card that year amount to $200. • clinic card But since the Union was able to get the additional $350 in vacation pay • semnan's papers through the renegotiation, the member who works a full year is actually receiv­ In addition, when assigning a ing $150 (minus Federal, state and other job the dispatcher will comply taxes) over and above his normal vaca­ with die following Section 5, Sub-^ tion benefits as outlined in the contract. So now when a Seafarer picks up his vacation benefits, he is actually given two checks. One check, the larger of the two, covers the total amount of nor­ mal vacation benefits due the member as outlined in the contract. The second check, the smaller of the two, reflects the differential between the agreed upon additional vacation pay and your working dues assessments which will have already been deducted. For the second year in a row, the For example, a Seafarer sails Group However, shortly after the contract Seafarers Log has won the First Award in General Excellence in the Interna­ tional Labor Press Associations' Jour­ nalistic Awards Contest. This ILPA award is the highest the Seafarers Log can win in its category, which is international union publica­ tions of newspaper format with less than 100,000 circulation. The Seafarers Log also won an The National Marine Engineers Award of Merit in the ILPA's 1976 Beneficial Association has joined the Journalistic Contest for a Unique Per­ formance in the Best Feature Story SIUNA and 42 other AFL-CIO category. maritime related unions by affiliating Entered in the ILPA's contest for the itself with the AFL-CIO Maritime first time, the Harry Lundeberg School's Trades Department. The Skipfack was cited in three cate­ The largest licensed marine of­ gories—an Award of Merit for General ficers union to be affiliated with the Excellence in a Regional Publication, MTD, members of the NMEBA are an Award of Merit for Best Feature now among the nearly eight million Story, and an Award of Honor for Best workers represented by the depart­ Use of Graphics. ment. The MTD is headed by SIUNA The editor-in-chief of the Seafarers President Paul Hall. Log is Marietta Homayonpour and Jesse Calhoon, president of the managing editor is James Gannon. As­ sistant editors are Ray Bourdiiis and NMEBA, will serve as that union's Jim Mele. Frank Cianciotti is chief representative on the MTD's Execu­ photographer and Dennis Lundy is as­ Jesse Calhoon tive Board. sociate photographer. George J. Vana working dues, the Seafarer not only doesn't lose anything, he actually gains a few dollars. Many Seafarers have chosen to donate this extra money to the SIU's voluntary programs including the Log Fund and SPAD. If you have any questions at all about the assessment of working dues, con­ tact the local Union hall or write the SIU Vacation Plan at Headquarters, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. Hoti€e lo Members On Shippmg Proiedere ^' section 7 of the SIU Shaping Rules: '^Within each class of seniority rating in every Department, prior­ ity for entry rating ^obs shall be given to all seamen who possess LIfeboatman endorsement by thei; United States Coast Guard. The| Seafiirers Appeals Board maj^waive the preceding sentence when, in the sole judgment of ther Board, undue hardship will result! or extenuating circumstwc^ rant such waiver." LOG Wins ILPA 1st Prize 2nd Year in Row; Takes a Feature Plaque Marine Engineers Union Affiliates With MTD May, 1976 Marietta Homayonpour is production/art director, Frank Evers, cartoonist and Marie Kosciusko, admin­ istrative assistant. In 1975 the Seafarers Log staff also included Bill Luddy, who served as chief photographer and Anthony Napoli, an assistant editor. The awards, which cover 1975 publi­ cations, will be presented at the ILPA's St. Louis Conference on June 5 and 6. I LABOR PRESS AFL-CIO CLC Page 5 �The Committee Page Heches Committee Overseas Vivian Comrhittee Back in the S!U fold after two years under the MSG, Is the MV Neches (Mount Shipping), formerly the Falcon Duchess. Ship's Chairman, Recertified Bosun Eugene Flowers (seated right) talks to the rest of the Ship's Committee of, (seated center) Chief Steward John C. Reed, secretary-reporter and (standing i to r.):AB S. Lesko, deck delegate; Chief Pumpman John Rose, educational director; Utility Joe R. Roberts, steward delegate, and QMED I. Solomons, engine delegate. SlU Patrolman Steve Papuchls (seated left) holds the report he Is making on the crewlng-up of the tanker in the port of Norfolk on Apr. 28. The Ship's Committee of the tanker ST Overseas Vivian (Maritime Overseas) posed for this photo following a run from the Far East late last month at a payoff at the Howard Oil Co. Dock in Bayonne, N.J. At the payoff on Apr. 26 are, (seated I. to r.): Bosun Pete Gorza, ship's chairman; Second Pumpman Tony Novak, engine delegate; Deck Maintenance Dick Mason, deck delegate; Chief Pumpman Clarence Crowder, educational director, and Chief Steward Orestes Vola, secretary reporter. The last member of the committee Is (stand­ ing right) Cook and Baker'Charles C. Williams, steward delegate. Also (standing I. to r.) are Crew Messman Don Dokulil and OS G. Ortiz. Sam Houston Committee Borinquen Committee I Recertified Bosun Irwin Moen (front center) ship's chairman of the LASH SS Sam Housion (Waterman) relaxes with a cup of java at a payoff late last month at Brooklyn's Pier 7 In the port of New York. With him Ship's Committee of (I. to r.): Steward Delegate Joseph Simpson; Engflie Delegate E. E. Douglas, and Deck Delegate Gordon L. Davis after the vessel returned from the voyage to the Mideast. Zapata Patriot Committee Here's part of a happy Ship's Committee of the new tanker ST Zapata Patriot (Zapata) of Recertified Bosun Ralph Murry (right). si..,, s chairman and (I. to r.): Steward Delegate Bob Hirsch; Chief Steward Tony Arrellano, secre­ tary-reporter, and Engine Delegate Gene Morris. The ship, carrying refined petroleum, paid off In the port of Baltimore on Apr. 26. Page 6 With most of her Ship's Committee sporting moustaches. Recertified Bosun Callxto Gonzalez (2nd right) ship's chairman of the contalnership SS Borin­ quen (Puerto RIcan Marine) waits for a payoff In the port of New York early last month after a run to the port of San Juan. Without the face adornment Is Educational Director Billy Waddell (left), and (I, to r.): Deck Delegate Erik Hemlla; Steward Delegate Jose Fernandez; Gonzalez, and Engine Delegate Leonard Dllllng. Anchorage Committee Recertified Bosun Esteban Morales (right), ship's chairman of the container ship SS Anchorage (Sea-Land) with part of the Ship's Committee of (I. to r.): Chief Steward C. L. White, secretary-reporter; Third Cook Fernando Salgado, steward delegate, and Deck Maintenance J. D. Poston, deck delegate. The ship paid off In the port of New York on Apr. 21. She's on the coastwise run. Seafarers Log �Headquarters Notes by SIU Executive Vice President Frank Drozak After an absence of nearly two years, SIU crews are again going aboard the former Falcon tankers Duchess, Princess, Lady and Countess, now renamed the USNS Columbia, Neches, Hudson and Susquehanna. Although one of our contracted operators, Mount Shipping, was the success­ ful bidder for the one-year Military Sealift Command contract to operate the four automated tankers, the MSG has reserved the right to inspect the vessels every six months and to review their operations. If after the first year the MSG is satisfied that the ships are being properly maintained and running smoothly it has the option to extend the contract for another 30 months. If, however, the MSG is not satisfied, the contract can be terminated at almost anytime. All of the 60 operators who originally entered bids are still eager to take over the operations of these vessels. This means that if we are to protect our jobs on the four tankers the SIU crews aboard them must cooperate with one another and work together to insure smooth sailing. I ask the men aboard these ships to remember that they are not just protect­ ing their own job—that AB's job aboard the Neches or QMED's job aboard the Columbia belongs to every man in this Union. And not only are these jobs generating each man's wages, but they are also contributing to the maintenance of the SIU's Welfare and Pension Plan. They are helping to make each SIU member's pension and welfare benefits secure. I am sure that the Seafarers aboard these tankers, realizing the importance of their work, will act responsibly and with the unity Seafarers always show when there is a difficult job to be done. The SIU crew aboard the first of the four MSG tankers to be manned, the USNS Neches, has already set an example of seafaring excellence by preparing their ship for loading in eight hours less time than her previous crews had been able to do. I congratulate these men and urge other SIU members who take jobs on the Neches, Columbia, Hudson or Susquehanna to also show the MSG that there is not a bette'r or more efficient sailor in the world than a Seafarer. In other areas, SIU members are also contributing to the welfare and job Is# Tripper^ an HL55 Crad First tripper Don Dokulil, crew messman on the ST Overseas Vivian (Maritime Overseas) at work late last month in the port of New York following his gradua­ tion from the HLSS in Piney Point, Md. early in March. The vessel is on the run to the Far East. May, 1976 security of the entire membership by upgrading and sharpening their profes­ sional skills. This month, 12 more bosuns have graduated from the Bosuns Recertification Program, bringing to 379 the number of Seafarers who have gone through this course. This Bosuns Program has been one of the most successful educational courses the SIU has ever conducted. The bosuns who have graduated are passing along what they have learned during their two months in Piney Point and New York, helping to create a better informed membership and keeping beefs which arise out of misunderstandings to a minimum aboard their ships. Our "A" Seniority Upgrading Program has also been moving along well as six more Seafarers received their full Union membership this month. This brings the total number of SIU members to get their "A" books through this program to 227. After two weeks in Piney Point and two weeks in Headquarters, the men who have passed through this course are ready to help fill the gap left by Seafarers who are getting their well-deserved pension or who have passed away. I urge all eligible "B" book men to apply for this program as soon as possible. A new upgrading program, the Steward Department Recertification Program, is now in the planning stages and as soon as the details are worked out with the Harry Lundeberg School, the membership will be notified. In order to properly implement the program, the Bosuns Recertification Program will be temporarily suspended after the graduation of the class begin­ ning the program this month. This Union is also involved in helping its members prepare for the future by upgrading specific professional skills. The two-day Firefighfing Course jointly offered at the Lundeberg School and at the MSG-MARAD Firefighting School in Earle, N.J. enables any SIU mem­ ber to get a firefighting certificate, a certificate which the Coast Guard will some day require all seamen to have. If you would like to attend the program and get your firefighting certificate, see your port agent. LNG tankers will soon be entering the American-flag merchant fleet and seamen taking jobs aboard these vessels will be required to have special train­ ing and Coast Guard certificates. Seafarers can prepare for these ships through the Lundeberg School's excel­ lent LNG/LPG Upgrading Program. For more information about this program see the special LNG supplement in this issue of the Seafarers Log. I urge interested members in all departments to contact the Lundeberg School and to arrange to attend the next LNG class which is scheduled to begin on Sept. 20. (See Lundeberg School application on Page 31) Engineer Praises QMEDs A testimonial comes with this watch as QMED Tony Garza and Third Asst. Engineer Forrest C. King check the control panel aboard the LASH Stonewall Jackson. Brother King, an ex- Seafarer who upgraded, took an opportunity during a recent payoff in Brooklyn to tell a Log reporter that "I'm very pleased with the quality and efficiency of the QMED's coming out of your school, and I speak for all the engineers on the Jackson." Page 7 �•*X' ' •X*' • U.S. Tuna Fishermen Greatly Reduce Porpoise Mortality American tuna fishermen have suc­ ceeded in drastically reducing incidents of porpoise mortality in their tuna catches as a result of major improve­ ments and modifications of equipment and techniques. According to the National Marine and Fisheries Service, which has been monitoring progress in the tuna indus­ try, the porpoise mortality rate has plunged more than 30 percent in the first four months of this year alone. And the NMFS said it expects even further improvements in the last two thirds of 1976. The tuna industry's most important breakthrough in combating inadvertent porpoise mortalities came with the de­ velopment of the medina panel net. The revolutionary medina panel features a much finer meshing than in the old nets. This fine meshing prevents the porpoise from getting his snout entangled in the mesh, which was the major cause of porpoise deaths in the old wider meshed nets. Today's improved tuna nets also in­ clude a bold contender system, which gently forces the porpoise, which always swims near the surface, over the cart line via a long finely meshed apron shute. As a further precaution against por­ poise mortality, two speed boats, manned with fishermen carrying por­ poise grabbers, carefully follow the nets as they are dragged toward the fishing vessel during back down. The porpoise grabbed, a long pole shaped like a shep- Below is a reprint of the Maritime Day Proclamation issued by^rasi^§e0BeraidR0ord last month. THE WHITE HOUSE NATIONAL MARITIME DAY, 1976 BY THE PRESIDEl^ OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION ' . Maritime enterprise is one of the keystones upon which America's ecbriomic strength has developed. The spirit and vitality of this great Nation has been linked with the sea for more ban 200 years. As we celebrate this Bicenv tennial year, all Americans shpidd be aware of our proud maritime heritage. A^r winning independence^ die Founding Fathers considered shipping and trade so-crucial to the survival of the new Nation that five of the initial acts passed by the first Congre^ were desired to foster American trade maritime development. Over the years, in war and peace, the American merchant marine ha^ served the Nation. Today, in its position of world leadership, the United Stat continues to rely on its maritime industries. Shipping, shipbuilding, and vast flow of trade through our ports contribute to the Nation's economic devel<^>ment and security. To promote public awareness of our marine heritage, the Congress, in 1933 (48 Stat. 73, 36 U.S.C, 145) designated the anniversary of the first transAtlantic voyage by a steamship, the SS SAVANNAH, on May 22, 1819, as National Maritime Day, and requested the President to issue a prociamation annually in observance of that day. NOW, THEREFORE, I, GERALD R. FORD^ President Of the Uhil^ States of America, do hereby urge the people of the United States to honor our American merchant marine on May 22, 1976, by displaying the flag of ,the United States at their homes and other suitable places, and I request t|i|t i all ships sailing under the American flag dress ship on that day. I:, IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fourteenth day of April, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy-six, and of the hadepeodence of the United States of America the two hundredth, ' LOG Reader SPAD Giver or-: 'A'}./ ' - . LOG reader Ismael Wala, general utility aboard the containership SS Charles­ ton (Sea-Land) gets a $20 SPAD receipt from SlU Patrolman Teddy Babkowski in the middle of last month. The ship, on the coastwise run, paid off in the port of New York at Port Elizabeth, N.J. on Apr. 29. Pages herd's crook, is used to gently pull the surface swimming porpoise over the corks and to freedom. As the nets are drawn nearer the fish­ ing vessel, it is common for five or six men to jump in the water and help any remaining porpoises over the top of the net. This is often a dangerous process since the nets pull in a number of sharks along with the tuna catch. Jim Bozzo, secretary-treasurer of the SIUNA-affiliated Fishermen's Union of Atlantic, Pacific and Caribbean, said that "the men are working very hard to prevent as many porpoise mortalities as humanly possible." Bozzo pointed oqt that "the safety of porpoise schools is vital to the tuna in­ dustry because porpoise run with the tuna, and when the boats sight surface swimming porpoises they know tuna are below. So if there is no porpoise popula­ tion, there is no tuna fishing industry, either." He also noted that "the tuna industry has invested a lot of money into im­ provements and modifications to reduce porpoise mortalities. And the industry is now experimenting with other means of cutting the death rate." Bozzo concluded "our goal In the tuna Industry Is a zero porpoise mortal­ ity rate, and we have already done much to help achieve this goal.** Gibson Writes About Merchant Marine—Navy Cooperation The following letter appeared in the April 1976 edition of Sea Power maga­ zine, the official publication of the Navy League of the United States. Written by Andrew Gibson who was Assistant Sec­ retary of Commerce for Maritime Af­ fairs from 1970 to 1972, the letter deals with pertinent issues brought up in an interview held with SIU President Paul Hall and published in the February 1976 edition of Sea Power. small numbers to be indicative of the stature of either the military officers as a group or those in the merchant ma­ rine. To single out any given individual or incident and use that as a basis for future naval policy is not only ridiculous but harmful to the best interests of the nation. Your magazine could serve a great purpose in bringing this issue out in the open. Either the U.S. merchant marine can be counted on to serve as the "Fourth Arm of Defense" as it was characterized by President Eisenhower, or it can't. The country and the industry are entitled to know. In your recent excellent interview with Paul Hall you raised two questions which I continue to find most disturb­ ing. Both questions were presented in the form of factual statements, to which Very truly yours, you asked Mr. Hall's comment. The first was that, "many senior Navy of­ ficers though — those who served in Andrew E. Gibson World War II, particularly—recall that v^'" • V during the war a number of merchant Ax V mm marine captains just didn't want to co­ operate with the Navy." The other was the assertion that, "the Department of Defense sometimes says they can't count on United States flag ships being avail­ able at all times—they are referring to Inquiries have been made vea possibility of a strike." ccnd^ by a bl Seafarers Both statements are closely related conceiving hffispifai car^ si a iiottand they indicate a state of mind pe­ UJSPHS facility. If a Seaferer is culiar to many senior naval officers which I believe precludes any real co­ too ill or badiy.|ii|ured to travel to operation with the merchant marine. a Public Heirith Servlee facilli^ he In part it appears to stem from a deepor sonumne acting m his be^i^ seated distrust of any civilian-run es­ Wust anthoriaHSU^ tablishment. To address myself to the the emeigency cise front the Bisecond statement first, I have been as­ rector/Medical Officer in Charge sociated with the U.S. maritime industry of the nearest USjPHS hOKSFital, for more years than I care to remember I^U^tlent clinic or coOiiot^d and was directly involved in various pil^itiui. Ihls request nti^ be capacities in World War II, the Korean niade by telephone or War and the Vietnam War. I cannot When the Medical Officer in recall one single instance of a strike ever directly or indirectly affecting any Clharge is satisfled that the seaman vessel carrying Department of Defense eli|g^ble condttlon Is a cargoes. While I can recall some welleineig^cyv he wU publicized accounts of sabotage by iri^ for- thO'r^ care'hhd'; ship's crews on naval vessels during the ;^thc USPHS will assume responsi­ Vietnam War, I am aware of nothing bility for aU bills. similar happening on board a merchant Unless this request for authorship. In all fairness if the Navy has some ^Izatioii is made within 48 hours of basis for questioning the reliability of tseeking treatment, the USPHS union crews they should say so. I think may refuse to pay for any of the that it's time to "put up or shut up." medical services rendered. As to the cooperation of merchant jSeafarers should also note that ships' captains during World War II, I can only speak as oiie of those captains. SiU Welfare Plan does riot I never heard of an instance, although ir; in^uyicd they may well have occurred, when the by members eligible for USPHES military establishment received less . M the than full cooperation. I encountered merchant marine officers during the war who I considered less than compe­ tent, but I certainly had the same ex­ perience with those in the military. I have never regarded these relatively Seafarers Log �Third'Flag Bill Washington Activities By B. Rocker Also in the Merchant Marine Committee, this-bHT'<!iKBKc.s minimum rates for foreign-flag carriers and protects U.S.-flag ships from being cut out of the market. Water Pollution The Senate Subcommittee on Water Resources is scheduled to hold hearings on water pollution liability. The bill would reduce the liability on spillages from $5 million to $50,000 for the first accident, with a schedule of payment for further occurrences. Coast Guard Merchant Marine Oversight The Merchant Marine Subcommittee is continuing to hold hearings on Title XI guarantees to promote financing or refinancing of U.S.-flag ships built in U.S. shipyards with materials produced in the United States. The hearings have covered the entire maritime program and have taken almost a year. Since the Title XI program began in 1938, 1,235 vessels and 2,831 lighters have been financed under its provisions. There have been only 10 defaults. It is likely that Title XI has made it possible to build many ships which could not have been built if private funding had to be found. Ocean Mining Hearings are scheduled in the House Interior and Senate Commerce Com­ mittees this month to consider promotion and regulation of mining in the deepsea bed. At the present time, the United States is the only country with the necessary technology, and equipment is extremely costly. However, West German com­ panies are running a close second and France and Japan are next—neither of the last two is in a U.S. consortium. For the protection of our nation's interest in the future, we must begin now to formulate policy. 200 Mile Limit The President has signed into law a bill requiring foreign fishermen to get permits to fish within 200 miles of our shores. The bill is an attempt to protect our firshermen from raids by foreign ships, particularly those which come into U.S. coastal waters to catch and process large quantities of fish in their float­ ing factories. SIU has been watchful and alert to laws which cover our industry, and our representatives have monitored new maritime bills in Congress for many years. We read the bills and review progress of the bills as they move throu^ the legislative process. We help educate congressmen and their staff members to the effects specific pieces of legislation have on Seafarers. Now it has come to our attention that some of the gains we have made through the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 and other legislation are being eroded by action or inaction of the Coast Guard. For that reason, we have started to gather information and are meeting with Coast Guard representatives to discuss manning scales, enforcement of regu­ lations and other problem areas. We are particularly concerned about any changes in working conditions for our members which would affect safety standards, especially in the area of reduced manning. International Transport Federation SIU hosted delegates of the International Transport Federation this month at the Harry Lundeberg School, Piney Point, Md. ITF, the free-world labor federation, includes within its membership dele­ gates from Great Britain, Holland, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, India and the United States. SIU has advisory membership within ITF, with official recognition from the State Department. We keep up with all developments as they apply to the U.S. maritime in­ dustry and contribute our views or rally support for proposals which will im­ prove Seafarers' working conditions, as well as the working standards for all Americans. During the meeting at Piney Point, the group prepared a draft of a manning scale to be presented to the seafaring section of ITF. They also discussed standards of training and watch-standing. It's Family Day at the C/Znic To Protect Your Job Security in the Fight for Favorable Legislation Seafarers are urged to contribute to SFAD. It is the way to have your voice heard and to keep your union effective in the fight for legislation to protect the security of every Seafarer and his family. Larger Vessels Needed For New Great Lakes Era It was weekly Family Day at the Headquarters Medical Clinic early last month as pediatrician Dr. A. Koutras (center) listens with his stethoscope to the little ticker of Michael Adam (right) as his mother. Mrs. John (Julie) Adams lends her moral support. Daddy ships as deck maintenance. May, 1976 In a projected new era of Great Lakes shipping, new, larger vessels must be built to carry the millions of additional tons of iron ore and low sulphur West­ ern coal which will be required, says a shipping specialist. To take care of the increased move­ ment on the Lakes, new ships will have to be longer, wider and be able to carry enormous quantities of cargo. In 1974, the combined Great Lakes iron ore and coal fleets worked to full capacity. Now the American Iron and Steel Institute reports that by 1980 the U.S. steel industry will need another 25-million tons of steelmaking ability. This would mean that an additional 31million tons of iron ore a year plus coal would be needed by then. Both these factors would result in a considerable amount of new cargo for the Lakes. • Since 1970, the size of the average Great Lakes ship has gone up more than 2,000-tons to 17,868-tons. By 1995, the expert sees the U.S. dry bulk fleet on the Lakes having 10 selfimloaders of 861-feet to 1,000-feet long; 12 self-unloaders from 768-feet to 869feet long and 25 self-unloaders of 700 to 767-feet long. Today, the Great Lakes fleet has only two self-unloaders in the jumbo class, one self-unloader in the second category and 14 self-imloaders in the last class. For the year 2020, 315-million tons of cargo are expected to be shipped on the Lakes. For this, 29 jumbo ships, 40 self-unloaders in the medium class and 60 in the last category are projected. The vessels will be 1,300-feet by 140feet and capable of carrying a cargo of 125,000-gross tons. Page 9 �Bill Extends U.S. Fishing Rights to 200 Miles Offshore President Ford signed a bill into law last month which extends U.S:A/ffslBSfc control over fishing rights to 200 miles until an international agreement is adopted by the United Nation's Law of the Sea Conference. American fishing organizations, in­ cluding the SlU-affiliated New Bedford Fishermen's Union, called for the 200 mile limit because Soviet and other for­ eign fishing fleets are decimating fishing grounds off the U.S. coast with "floating factories" which take large catches and ignore good fishery conservation prac­ tices. After March 1,1977 the law requires permits for all fishing vessels operating within the 200 mile limit except for I LP A Urges Enactment of Postal Service Subsidy Bill The International Labor Press As­ sociation (ILPA) fearing that the con­ stitutional right of free speech and free expression of ideas will soon be priced out of the reach of many Americans, is urging the U.S. Senate to approve a bill which would provide a Federal subsidy for the U.S. Postal Service and to in­ clude an amendment in the bill which would set a percentage ceiling on postal rates for non-profit second class mail. Almost all union publications, in­ cluding the Seafarers Log, are distrib­ uted at the non-profit second class postage rate. Calling these non-profit second ciass* publications "an endangered species," ILPA Sec.-Treas. Allen Y. Zack warned, "if continued increases in postal rates force more publications to fold, freedom of expression will become a luxury for only those who can af­ ford it." Introduced by Sen. Gale McGee (DWyo.), the postal bill supported by the ILPA and AFL-CIO provides for a public service subsidy of approximately $3 billion ovei' the next three years for the U.S. Postal Service (USPS). It would also create a commission to sys­ tematically study the current problems of the USPS. The amendment proposed by the ILPA would require that the non-profit postage rate not exceed 50 percent of the commercial second class rate. The ILPA feels this amendment is vital to the continuation of a free labor press because non-profit users of second class mail have been hit with the largest increases in postal rates. Further increases in these rates, the ILPA says, would force many union papers to cease publication and greatly hinder the free expression of ideas guaranteed by the First Amendment. and aircraft patrols to cover the new re­ stricted fishing zone. Observation satel­ lites and electronic identity devices called transponders aboard ^1 foreign fishing vessels with permits will aug­ ment the Coast Guard patrols as the U.S. begins this program to conserve and manage this vital natural resource. A Dozen QMEDs Graduate Wearing fedora on a blustery day, QMED Instructor Jack Parcel (center rear) is with 12 of his graduating class of QMEDs of, (I. to r. front): Ruben Rodri­ guez; Oscar Bird; Orlando Guerrero; Kenneth Linah, and Joseph Diosco. In the middle (I. to r.) are: John Gammon; Felix Durand; Robert Benson; Gary Westerholm, and Eric Sager. Bringing up the rear are (I. to r.): William Kenney; Parcell, and Fletcher Hanks. Textile Workers Study Consumer Boycott Against J. P. Stevens A dnve to organize employees of J.P. Stevens & Co., the second largest textile manufacturer in the U.S. and the "worst" anti-union employer here. IS I Because of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (often referred to as the Pension Reform Act) it3is extremely 1^ that the latest correct address of each member be On fik. If the Seafar Plans have your latest address, you will be able to receive all the neces­ sary and vital rnaterial which is fequb^ to be sent to you under the It is also very important that the Plans be aware of your marital statud Therefore, you are strongly urged td0 in the form below and send it to: Claims Department, Seafarers Welfare and Pension Plmts^ if5 20tf St.,Broolclyn, N.Y. 11215. ^afarers WeUore and PensitniFlaas • 8IU fleets follov^ing highly migratory species such as tuna. American fishermen will be given preferred treatment in obtaining the permits which will be limited in order to protect U.S. spawning and fishing grounds. The Coast Guard will expand its ship shifting into high gear witii a possible nationwide consumer boycott, now un­ der study, of the company's products by the AFL-CIO and the Textile Work­ ers Union of America (TWUA). Triggering the mammoth drive is the company's disregard of a clear National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) elec­ tion victory won by the TWUA in August 1974 and its refusal to bargain collectively with the union for a con­ tract for 3;600 Stevens workers at a seven-textile mill complex in Roanoke Rapids, N.C. TWUA says Stevens has stalled 20 negotiating sessions in Roanoke City for almost two years by not agreeing to sign a contract. The union has filed unfair labor practices with the NLRB to break the deadlock. The company has been found guilty by the NLRB of unfair labor practices 13 times since 1963. Eleven of these decisions were upheld by the higher courts. Workers lUegaUy Fired Stevens had to pay $1.3-million in backpay and reinstate 289 workers illegally fired for union activities. The company had to pay TWUA $50,000 in 1973 for illegally tapping union organizers telephones during a drive at the Stevens mill of 500 employees in Wallace, S.C. The TWUA has filed other charges with the NLRB on the company's closing its Statesboro, Ga. mill instead of bargaining with the union as the labor board and the courts ordered. Stevens has 46,000 other employes at 89 other plants in the U.S. And there are 700,000 unorganized textile work­ ers in the South. Stevens had record-breaking profits of $93.4 million in 1974 on sales of $1.25 billion. SIC/ Official on T.V. piBU 'Name LastN^e Fmt First Name Number and Street J, Middle Initial ' City State •••S ZlipCode ! 1 Mu / Day / Year Year of Employmeni MS 9 j.^anie rlnt , Last Name , First Name " ^ Middle Initial Permanent Print Number and Street Year Page 10 City State Zip Code SIU Atlantic Coast Vice President Earl "Bull" Shepard (2nd left) appearing on TV Channel 13 "What's Next Baltimore" Show on May 1 listens to the show's moderator (right) Richard Shrer ask "What do you feel is Baltimore's future as a major port in the foreign market?" Other members of the panel were (I. to r.): Ray Halpin of the Maryland Port Administration; U.S. Lines' George Maier, and Atlantic Container Lines' Robert Hays. Seafarers Log �New Tanker Beaver State Crews Up, Sails continues to man new ships giving jobs to our membership with the crewing up on Apr. 13 of the new San Clemente B class tanker, the 91,849 J. ^t m Heaver Slate (Westchester Marine) as the refined petroleum carrier (25-minion gallons) sailed for Singapore (ETA Mav 5) from the port of San Diego. The 894-foot vessel—a sistership of the SlU-contracted ST Worth (WM)—was built in the National Steel and Shiphiiilding Co. Shipyard in San f delivered to the company in February. She does 17 knots, draws 49 feet and her beam is more than 105 — IFori/i, the Beaver State Joins three other tankers launched by the company during the past two years and manned by SlU crews, the ST Golden Monarch, Golden Dolphin and Golden Endeavor. On the left, PIney Point upgrader and Day/QMED Mark Wllhelm, educational director, looks over the ST Beaver State's cargo pump controls. Top, a close shot of the tanker's bulbous, smilin' prow. Below, looking aft from the foscle head. Note the ship's bell in the foreground and the San Diego Bay Bridge (rear). Right, Recertified Bosun Ben Miggnano, ship's chairman, secures the tension wire rope in the windlass on the fantail. EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, I960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Log policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The F.xecutive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances, llie constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every three months, which are to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A quarterly finance committee of rank and file members, elected by the membership, makes examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recom­ mendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic. Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disburse­ ments of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested, "rhe proper address for this is: Frank Drozak, Cbalnnan, Seafarers Appeals Board 275 - 20tb Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. II215 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all limes, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available iii all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. May, 1976 PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given fur same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize thenrselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SiU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex and national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION— SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including but not limited to furthering the political, social and economic interests of ^afarer seamen, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because*bf force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of member­ ship in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. Support SPAD to protect and further your economic, political and social interests, American trade union concepts and Seafarer seamen. If at any time a Seafarer feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he been denied his constitutional right of access to Unktii records or information, he should immediately notify SIU President Paul Hall at headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. Page 11 �AT SEA Rusself Stover Boycotted Where to Buy Your Union-Made Candy 55 Boston Capt. A. Svensson and Chief Officer E. Powell of the containership SS Boston (Sea-Land) while at sea on Apr. 4 on a coastwise run wrote the following letter to the ship's chairman, Recertified Bosun Leyal E. Joseph on the heroic action of a Seafarer crewmember in saving the life of a shipmate: "In recognition of Samuel A. Sotomayor's intrepid actions on Apr. 2 in rescuing a fellow crewmember, please cause the following log entry to be read at your \next meeting and to be included in the minutes thereof as a permanent record. "Log entry, SS Boston, Apr. 2, 7 p.m. Houston, Tex. "3rd Cook Victor Silva fell into the water at vessel's berth. City Dock No. 16, this port. "The seaman was returning to the vessel from shore when he apparently caught his foot in a hole or recess on the dock, at the gangway approach, and fell (into the water) between the inner and outer stringpiece of the dock. "The incident was observed from the poop deck by several of the vessel's crewmembers. "Upon noticing the plight of Silva, Messman Samuel A. Sotomayor, with complete disregard for his own safety and wellbeing, dove into the water from the vessel's fantail and supported Silva until a ladder and rescue lines were brought by ship's crew and others. "Both men were helped from the water. An ambulance was summoned and Silva left the vessel at 7:50 p.m., this date, for medical attention. "Other details of this incident as per separate reports and witness' statements. "For the record, it is herewith entered that, in the opinion of all present, Samuel A. Sotomayor, through his unhesitating and unselfish acions, saved the life of Victor Silva." The ship docked in the port of New York on Apr. 8. ST Ogden Yukon ". , . Seafarer crew was a great help in fighting the blaze (which charred her stem) on the ship," telephoned a crewmember of the ST Ogden Yukon (Ogden Marine) to Headquarters late last month when the grain ship was threatened at night by an intense dockside fire fueled by gasoline and propane which com­ pletely destroyed a wholesale lumber complex warehouse alongside in the port of Rensselaer, near Albany, N.Y. The vessel had just passed through the port of New York after delivering grain to Russia and had sailed up the Hudson River to a payoff in the port of Albany berthing at the Rensselaer Dock on Apr. 19 to load on com for the U.S.S.R., when the two-hour blaze empted in the Shephard and Morse Lumber Co. Ware­ house off Riverside Avenue. The fire began about 8:30 p.m. in the warehouse's old dock igniting the company's main office building and nearby gasoline and propane gas fuel tanks shooting heavy smoke, searing heat and flames soaring hundreds of feet into the atmosphere to menace firefighters and the stern of the Ogden Yukon. Led by the ship's chairman. Recertified Bosun Donato Giangiordano, the deck gang snuffed out the flames on the smoking stern as the vessel was swiftly man­ euvered out to midstream before serious damage or injury resulted. 55 Great Land A story in the "Seattle Audubon Notes" by Dorothy Siewers of the city's Wild Bird Clinic mentions two unnamed Seafarers of the Ro-Ro SS Great Land (Inter Ocean) who came to the aid of one of our feathered friends recently on a mn from Alaska. The story read: "The most colorful patient we've had in a long time is 'Muffin the Puffin,' who came tumbling out of a stiff gale and onto the deck of the SS Great Land in the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Fortunately, the ship was inbound to Seattle, and—also fortunately—two seamen volunteed to take charge of the bird, who was dis­ abled by a wing injury. The young men notified the clinic (in the Joshua Green Building at 33rd South) of the emergency, and 'Muffin' was soon under our care. He is an agreeable convalescent and is now thriving on a diet of smelt and clams. Since he's the first puffin we've ever had, we do tend to fuss over him a little." its employes to become members of the Bakery and Confectionery Work­ ers' International Union of America. "As a last resort effort to bring the Russell Stover management's labor re­ lations into the 20th Century, the Bak­ ery and Confectionery Workers have called a nationwide boycott against Russell Stover Candies. "The AFL-CIO Executive Council endorses this product boycott and urges all union members and concerned con­ sumers to refuse to buy Russell Stover Candies until the company rejects its patently anti-labor policfes." The BCWIUA urges consumers to buy their candy at these union-made companies: Following up a continuing U.S. con­ sumers boycott campaign and na­ tionwide picketing of Russell Stover Candies stores, the Bakery and Confec­ tionery Workers International Union of America (BCWIUA) has, in a state­ ment, renewed its appeal to the buying public not to purchase the non-union products and issued a list of firms man­ ufacturing union-made candy. The actions came after Russell Sto­ ver refused to bargain collectively with» the union. The union's statement declared: "Russell Stover Candies, Inc. has followed a consistent pattern of anti­ union activity in resisting the right of Cable Car Candy Co. Barricini Candies, Inc. 22-19 41st Ave. Long Island City, N.Y. 11101 700 West Pacific Coast Highway Long Beach, Calif. 90806 Boyer Brothers, Inc. Box 1232 Altoona, Pa. 16601 Cardinet Candy Co., Inc. (West Coast only) P.O. Box 5277 Concord, Calif. 94520 PaulF. Belch Co. West Front Street Bloomington, 111. Hooper's Confections, Inc. 4632 Telegraph Ave. Oakland, Calif. 94609 Price Candy Co. 718 Arch St. Philadelphia, Pa. 19106 Standard Specialty Co. 1028 44th Ave. Oakland, Calif. 94601 Brown and Haley (Northwest only) 1940E. 11th St. Tacoma, Wash. 98401 Hershey Foods Corp. 19 E. Chocolate Aye. Hershey, Pa. 17033 Societe Candy Co. (Northwest only) 800 Western Ave. Seattle, Wash. 98104 Candy Cupboard Brand Candy New England Confectionery Co. 254 Massachusetts Ave. Cambridge, Mass. 02139 Barton's Candy Corp. 80 DeKalb Ave. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11201 Ghirardelli Chocolate Co. 1111 139th Ave. San Leandro, Calif. 94578 Whitman's Chocolates Division of Pet, Inc. P.O. Box 6070 Philadelphia, Pa. 11914 James P. Linette, Inc. Front and Washington Sts. Reading, Pa. 19601 Rogers Candy Co. (West Coast only) 315 West Mercer St. Seattle, Wash. 98119 529 Main St. Boston, Mass. 02129 Vemells' Fine Candies (Northwest only) 1825 Westlake North Seattle, Wash. 98109 Planters/Curtiss Confectionery Division of Standard Brands, Inc. 3638 North Broadway Chicago, 111. 60613 Bunte Candies, Inc. 129 E. California Oklahoma City, Okla. 73104 See's Candy Shops, Inc. 3423 South LaCienega Blvd. Los Angeles, Calif. 90016 Schrafft Candy Co. ! ccirtft weweiy doUiriqp^ vessels; in this country, making a very snbstanthil cimfrilNiflion to tihe national ktdaiRce of payments and to the nation's economy. ST Eagle Traveler Departing one or two Gulf ports on May 12 was the ST Eagle Traveler (Sea Transport) carrying 31,000-tons of bulk wheat to the port of Alexandria, Egypt or Port Said, Egypt. 55 George Walton From the Gulf on May 13, the C4 SS George Walton (Waterman) hauled 1,500-tons of bulk brown rice to the port of Pusan, Korea. . ^ J ST Mount Navigator ' .'.fi ."-rv-.* ;Ji. .. .--.i . Transporting 31,000-tons of heavy grains to a Russian Black Sea port on May 1 was the ST Mount Navigator (Cove Tankers). -it 57 Overseas Aleutian On May 1 the 57 Overseas Aleutian (Maritime Overseas) traveled to aU.S.S.R. Black Sea port with 33,000-tons of heavy grains. Page 12 '"SI UseU.S.. can shipper, and America. i , ' -w ....... yihe Amerfefl' Seafarers Log �Don'f Buy Lever Brothers Produefs, ICWU Asks as Apr. 10 Strike Continues The Lever Brothers Co. Council of the International Chemical Workers Union has issued an appeal to the American consumer not to buy any of the company's following products until the firm's 2,600-employees end their Apr. 10 strike against the soap-pro­ ducing giant. Heading the Don't Buy List are household-word products which are made in four plants in Edgewater, N.J., Baltimore, St. Louis and Los Angeles. The products are liquid deter­ gents and fabric softeners: Wisk, Swan, All, Lux, Dove and Final Touch. Pow­ dered detergents are: Breeze, All, Drive, Rinso, dishwasher All and Silver Dust. Bar soaps are: Lux, Lifebuoy, Dove, Phase III and Caress. Tooth­ pastes are: Aim, Close-Up and Peposodent. Edible products are: Imperial and Imperial Soft Blend, Good Luck, Prom­ ise and Autumn margarines; Spry Shortening and Mrs. Butterworth's Syrup. Early this month, the union said, there were no meetings scheduled with Lever Brothers representatives and the company appears to be preparing for limited production, using office and supervisory personnel. Job Security Paramount So the ICWU believes this may be a long strike. The main issue, job secur- ity, is critical for the entire labor move­ ment, the ICWU notes. The union is effectively picketing the company's plants and is extending picketing to public warehouses which have con­ tracted with T^ever Brothers to do the striking worker's jobs. The Lever Brothers workers voted to reject the company's final offer by a vast majority. They say the company has announced plans which would re­ sult in the loss of many jobs in the four plants and is unwilling to guarantee any type of job security or to work toward a settlement which would give the workers the right to transfer to the other plants or to ease the pain of worker dislocation from the company after years of employment. Instead, the chemical workers claim, the company wants a three-year con­ tract so they can make the many changes they want unimpeded by eco­ nomic pressure. The ICWU has never had a three-year agreement with Lever Brothers in 30 years of collective bar­ gaining with them and they assert this does not seem to be the opportune time for them to do so. Lever Brothers is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Unilever, a gigantic multi­ national corporation with over 500 sub­ sidiaries administered from London, England and Rotterdam, The Nether­ lands. For Seafarers and Kin Under 65 You Can Get Medicare Insurance for a Permanent Kidney Failure Condition Seafarers and their dependents under 65 with permanent kidney failure are eligible for Medicare health insurance which provides continuous, life-saving dialysis treatments or a kidney trans­ plant, according to the U.S. Department of Health Education and Welfare, Social Security Administration. The new provisions of the health law coverage resulted from changes incorporiited in the 1972 amendments. To­ day, about 23,000 persons in the U.S. with permanent kidney failure are re­ ceiving dialysis treatments paid for by Medicare. / You are eligible for this coverage if: • You have worked long enough to be insured under Social Security or the Railroad Retirement System. • You are already getting monthly Social Security or railroad retirement benefits. • You are the husband, wife or de­ pendent child of someone insured or getting benefits under Social Security or 5ie Railroad Retirement System. You can apply for Medicare at any Social Security office or if you can't visit the office, a representative can visit you to take your application. If you are eligible, you doni pay a monthly premium for Medicare hospital insurance. For the voluntary Medicare medical insurance, you now pay a basic monthly rate of $6.70 and on July 1, $7.20 a month. The medical insurance pays for the outpatient maintenance dialysis, doc­ tors' and surgeons' fees, self-dialysis training and home dialysis equipment and supplies. The hospital insurance pays for kidney transplant surgery and related inpatient hospital services. For Medicare payment of this treat­ ment, hospitals must meet special health, safety and professional stand­ ards. Your doctor or the hospital can tell you if they are approved. When you start dialysis, your Medi­ care payments begin the first day of the third month after starting. When you enter a hospital for transplant your Medicare coverage starts. This total coverage ends 12 months after the month you either no longer require dialysis or you receive a trans­ plant. Your coverage would continue if dialysis had to be started again or an­ other transplant was needed during the 12-month period following transplant surgery. The medical insurance cover­ age stops if you don't pay premiums or cancel. A Government pamphlet, "Medicare for People Under 65 With Permanent Kidney Failure" can be picked up at any Social Security office. If you have permanent kidney faUnre and find yon are not covered under Medicare or cannot meet the Medicare medical insurance payment, contact SIU Welfare Director A! Bernstein to find out about other coverage, including the SIU Welfare Plan. Broffier Bern­ stein Can be reached at Union Head­ quarters, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. SECURITY IN May, 1976 Y ASHORE Staten Is. (N.Y.) USPHS Hospital A makeshift, several-thousand-mile communications network using ship-toshore radio-telephones, ham radio operator sets and the ordinary telephone, used by a Florida ham radio buff, helped to save the life of a heart attack victim stricken aboard the SS Tamara Guilden (Transport Commercial) last month. The victim, the bulk carrier's radio operator, Horten E. Whaley, 50, of Warington, Fla., was stricken as the freighter was 250 miles southeast of the port of Philadelphia early on the afternoon of Apr. 14 following a run to the Med. As none of the Seafarer crew knew how to operate the ship's radio-telephone on the normal emergency frequencies, Capt. James F, Caylor, master of the vessel, was able to raise an unknown ham operator in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. who in turn notified the U.S. Coast Guard Base at Floyd Bennett Field, Brooklyn, N.Y. via telephone of the crisis. Simultaneously, a New Jersey ham was monitoring the radio transmissions between the Florida ham and the ship. "They were in contact with the ship through their radios," reported the Coast Guard, "and we were able to pass messages to the ship via radio-telephone." A special, long-range Coast Guard medical evacuation helicopter was dis­ patched from Brooklyn at 2:30 p.m. and lifted Whaley from the Tamara Guilden at sea. Set down at Fort Wadsworth, Staten Island, N.Y., he was speeded by ambulance to the USPHS Hospital here in Clifton where he received medical treatment at 6 p.m. On May 3, the hospital said the stricken seaman had been released to go home. Morebead City, N.C. "They that go down to the sea in ships, that do business in great waters; "These see the works of the Lord, and his wonders in the deep. "For he commandeth, and raiseth the stormy wind, which lifteth up the waves thereof. "They mount up to the heaven, they go down again to the depths: their soul is melted because of trouble. "They reel to and fro, and stagger like a drunken man, and are at their wit's end. "Then they cry unto the Lord in their trouble, and he bringeth them out of their distresses. "He maketh the storm a calm, so that the waves thereof are still. "Then are they glad because they be quiet: so he bringeth them unto their desired haven." Psalms 107:23-30 Spreading the above good word of the Bible here is a 1966 SIU scholarship winner who also won an art prize in the 1960-1 Union's Safety Program poster contest. Shipboard chaplain, the Rev. Bernard A. "Bernie" Maret, 38, joined the SIU in 1958 in Florida sailing five years in both the deck and steward departments, serving in between two years in the U.S. Army before retiring his book in the ports of Mobile in 1961 and in New York in 1963. The Bellmore, L.I., N.Y.-bom minister wrote to the Log to tell us that he and his wife. Norma now serve the spiritual needs of the American merchant seaman and their families. "I have a burden on my heart for seamen. I know personally how they think and how they live," wrote Rev. Maret. "I feel there is today a great need on American ships concerning the spiritual aspect of the life of the seaman ... As I minister on the ships, I know the very heartbeat of these men, not as one looking from the outside, but as one who has been down the same road. In closing. Rev. Maret said, "The ministry covers a wide scope: Bible studies, preaching services, personally counseling the men concerning emotional, domestic, and spiritual problems and ministering to the needs of their families when possible. "I believe the answer to all the problems one has is through a right relationship with God. When this is established there is a change in one's values, outlook on life and attitudes toward those he works with." Gives $1100 to SPAD Recertified Bosun Richard A. "Chris" Christenberry shows the 50 $20 SPAD receipts, totaling $1,000, which he bought last month in the port of San Francisco. He had also contributed $100 to SPAD earlier this year. Brother Christenberr> declared "I know that we must remjin in the political arena and elect people who are friendly to the maritime industry. Purchasing $1,000 of SPAD is a type of 'insurance policy' to protect my job." Page 13 �SlU Alcoholic Rehab Center Seafarer Writes About His Experiences in Program X •|ly y ;-;l1 this program has meant to him. Brother Sullivan said he hopes that by publishing these articles, other Seafarers who have the same problem he had, will seek help and come to the Alcoholic Rehab Center. (The Log wishes to thank Brother Sullivan for submitting these well written articles for publication.) This Is the Place to Do Something About Solving Your Problem I' •:S ' 1 van had that desire and is now on the road to a new life. Carried on this page are two pieces written by Brother Sullivan. One, en­ titled "The Road Back," poetically describes the inner turmoil of a man trying to make the decision to take the step to seek help. The other piece vividly describes what goes on at the SlU Rehabilitation Center and what 'niiere is no shame attached to ^^mg through the SlU's Alcoholic cohoUsm.... The shame is not doing ^^^abilitation Program in Piney something about it." Point. These are the words of John A. The road to recovery from alcohol­ Sullivan, a long-time SlU member ism is not an easy one. It takes time, from Seattle. John was—like so many work, a lot of help from others, and millions of Americans are—an alco­ most importantly, desire—the desire holic. Unlike so many millions of to break from a lifestyle dominated Americans, though, John decided to by alcohol and return to the main­ do something about it. He is now stream of society. Brother John Sulli­ By John A. Sullivan and if you have been drinking as heavy as I was, you're going to have the shakes. Your nerves are going to seem to jump out of your skin. We have all had these symptoms if we have ever gotten sober at times. The first two or three days are the worst you will ever experience, believe me. But we all come out of it in time. It's rough I know. The movies you will see here on al­ coholism are very interesting and enr lightening. You will honestly be sur­ prised at what you will see. By this I mean the movies show what alcoholism is and what it can and will do to you. You also listen to tapes on alcohol­ ism. Some are terrific, some others not so good. But mostly you will find it very informative. At the rap session later on in the day, you are asked to relate what you hear and see to yourself, and invariably if you are honest with your­ self you will find yourself somewhere along the line. To those who don't know what the S IU alcoholic rehab program is all about I'd like to tell you. I'm going through it now, and I'm glad I am. For those of you who have an alcoholic problem and want to do something about it, then my friend this is the place to do it. First, there are no iron bars, there are no locked doors. There are no chains to hold you here once you come. You can leave anytime you want, if you want to. But if you put in a week or two, then you will put in the whole five weeks. You know there is no shame attached to alcoholism. Some people think there is, but I think the shame is not doing something about it. That's why the SIU has undertaken this program of alcohol rehabilitation. I'm here because some­ body, a friend, knew I had a problem with alcohol and thought I was worth saving. Each one of us is a potential alco­ holic, whether we start with beer, wine A.A. Meetings or an occasional cocktail. The danger is there and the danger is real. You will be asked to attend A.A. When you first come to the Center, meetings while you are here. You might The Rood Rotii "Xv'v It's like coming out of a dark tunnel and now it's liglit. ^ -f Idiere's a path that leads up a small hill. .?. ' • I can see a fence at the top of the hill, -1: ^ , It's pretty high, and something is telling me to go up and climb this fence, I'm afraid of what's up there. What will I find on the other side? I shake off my fear and climb the hill. Now I'm at the bottom of ^e fence. It's high. I look up. I see the sun. It's warm as it caresses my face, I start climbing up and up. The sun gets warmer, the day gets brighter. Now Tm at the top, I straddle the fence. ) I can look in both directions. What a view! I look down at the path I've just come up—rocky, gravel, bumpy—the grass on either side has died, Utter has been thrown all about. I see people a little way off, I hear tnem laugh. even like them, I know I do. The stories you hear at these meetings are true. We have nil lived through it. You might think that when you ask a question that it is stupid or silly or embarassing, but don't think that way, it isn't. The ques­ tion you ask just might save your life, just might help you stay on the sober side of life. The rap sessions are what I like the best. Each man gets to express his own thoughts, his own ideas, his own way of thinking. And we all listen until he is done. Then we all kick it around. We give our opinions on what you haVe said, and maybe somebody in the group comes up with the answer you have been looking for all along. It's really great. Like Boarding House Before I came here I was told I had to work on the farm, pick peas etc. Well don't believe it, it isn't so. This isn't a hospital or an institution, nor is it a jail. To me it's like a boarding house for men only. Oh yes, we all help to keep it clean the same way you do your focsle on board ship or the way you do at home. Hell, I can't cook, but I cook breakfast for everyone and they are getting fat. You end up having a very personal relationship with everyone here. It's what I like to call brotherhood. Your major concern here is to clear your mind and body of the poison you have been drinking, and alcohol is a poison and it kills. We have all known someone in our travels, a friend, a family member, or whatever who has died from alcohol­ ism. Thank God alcrdioiism today isn't a dirty word. It's recognized for what it is, a disease. It has to he treated just like any other iUness. You wouldn't let a broken leg go untreated would you? It's the same with alcoholism. It must and has to be treated by people who know how. Many of the counselors here are exalcoholics. They have lived through the same experience we have. They are not here to censure you, they are not here to cram any religion down your throat. They are only here to help you, and 1 mean you, to get over your alcoholic problem. And it works, it's been proven. They remind me of a doctor. They take the whole man, take him apart and put him back together again in what they hope will be a healthier frame of mind and body. I believe, there is only one major requirement you need before coming here—that is a desire to stop drinking. If you have this desire you will be able to reach the goals you set for yourself in life. And that's what this is all aboiit, my life, your life. Alcoholism Is a major problem. One ont of every 10 Americans who drink has a serious drinking problem. Alcoholism is a disease. It can be treated. in . Get off the fence, fef come down! I sit trying to make up my mind, then I look the other way. There's a path. It's long and straight apd it looks like a bridle path for horses,. but I don't see any. ' On each side the grass is soft and green. The smell of clover is in the air, the flowers are in full bloom. There's a house and people in the distance. They're waving at me tod. ^ Which way to go? That's what I must d^ide. I look back and die people are having fun. It looks like a great time. I look the other way.—it's peaceful and quiet. The people I see are waving for me to come that way. What to do? What to do? I decide. I climb down off the fence. Somebody is there to meet me. ' We shake hands, the grass, the clover and flowers smell so good, " He asked rad why tfielence and why didn't I come in the door. It { swings both ways, he said. I I can push the dipdr open anytime,I said. He takes myjarm and we slowly walk up the path. , The people are still waving at roe. ^ By John A. SI j I I SIU Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center I am interested in attending a six-week program at the SIU Alco- j holic Rehabilitation Center. I understand that this will be kept strictly I confidential, and that no records or Information about me will be kept j anywhere except at The Center. I I I Name Book No I I Address (Street or RFD) j I I I (City) (State) (Zip) j I Telephone No Mail to: THE CENTER Star Route Boxl53-A Valley Lee, Md. 20692 or call. 24 hours-a-day, (301) 994-0010 I j } \ Seafarers Log Page 14 ... �'I ^ OHldal pvbUeatiM t th« SBAFARBIIS 3NTBIINAT10NAL UNION• Atlaatte, Oolf, LakM mmA lalaaB Waters District* AFL-CIO HLS Looks to Secure Future With LNG Training For upgraders at the Harry Lundeberg School, training to man LNG tankers involves both classroom instruction and field trips. In photo to the left, Thomas Gaston (I.) and Ron Laner review LNG loading pro'cedures as they prepare for their final exam. Pictured right a firefighting class learns how to handle a fog nozzle at the MSC-MARAD Firefighting School in Earle, N.J. All Seafarers going through the LNG program are required to attend the firefighting school. Natural gas is an important energy source for the United States and is quickly becoming even more import­ ant because of its clean burning properties which contribute little pol­ lution to our air. Unfortunately, America's supply of this fuel is limited. Other countries, such as Algeria and Indonesia, have huge natural reserves of gas which they would like to export. .Until re­ cently, however, there has been no practical method of getting this much needed fuel to the U.S. Liquid natural gas, or LNG, is simply natural gas which has been turned into a liquid by cooling it to 260 degrees F. In this liquid state it occupies only 1/600 of the space needed to hold the same amount of product in its gaseous state, making it a practical way to transport vast amounts of natural gas. As the technology for transporting large quantities of natural gas by LNG carrier nears perfection, gas sup­ pliers and consumers, terminal op­ erators, shippers and the Coast Guard are all turning their attention towards the training and qualifica­ tions which crews aboard these highly sosphisticated vessels will need to insure their safe operation. Their concern is well founded as it is estimated that by 1980—in just four years—-the U.S. will need 30 to 35 LNG ships to meet its natural gas im­ port needs. national regulations. They will re­ quire crews trained from top to bot­ tom in operating the new and differ­ ent ships, and in handling their unusual cargo. When thp first U.S.-flag LNG tank­ ers start operations next year there will be Seafarers from all departments ready to man these carriers because the SIU has had the foresight to set up an LNG training program at the Harry Lundeberg School, a program which will assure that Seafarers will be among the best trained and most safety conscious sailors ready to board these energy carriers of the future. This program, begun in 1975, is designed to give members of the stew­ ard, deck and engine departments two weeks of general instruction and, for those men who will actually be responsible for the cargo, more de­ tailed instruction in all aspects of LNG movement. During the first two weeks. Sea­ farers learn the basics they will need to sail aboard an LNG tanker, even if they have nothing to do with the cargo. They become acquainted with the characteristics of LNG cargoes and handling procedures, both load­ ing and once underway. Special stress is placed on the Familiar With Construction NATURAL GAS TANKS 'ity of each tank is 72,500 barrels or the equivalent ^ 250of gas. Complex Ships These carriers are complex vessels which have been carefully designed to provide safe transportation of this important fuel and which will have to meet new Coast Guard and inter- May, 1976 unique safety features of these tank­ ers and their special firefighting sys­ tems during this introduction to liquid gas carriers. The men are also introduced to the metric system which will be used aboard LNG tankers and many other new ships now under constructi.on. After the first two weeks, steward department members have a good basic knowledge of LNG carriage by. tanker and as under most circum­ stances they will not be involved in cargo handling, are ready to take a job aboard one of these vessels. During the next week of the pro­ gram, deck and black gang members study in depth all aspects of LNG tanker operations. In its liquid form, energy consumers will be able to transport-and store huge amounts of natural gas in compact storage and cargo tanks. They become familiar with tank construction, as well as with the con­ struction of the many special cargo handling systems, including vapor compressors, gas heaters, vaporizers and boil-off systems. Cargo loading and discharging op­ erations are then covered in great de­ tail, as are loaded and unloaded voyage operations. The special safety and firefighting system, and emergency procedures introduced in the first two weeks are then reviewed in more detail as the Seafarers who will be responsible for th safety of the entire crew and ship leam how to operate COj and foam firefighting systems, gas detectors, re­ mote cargo consoles and nitrogen gas systems. Seafarers in the program then leam about LNG liquefaction plants where the gas is supercooled into a liquid Continued on Page 18 Page 15 �w JJisiS I -.-p-.-v/'J - A JL"'' £••- • -fc. ^ f, 'pi: ' Seafarer Eric Sager makes sure he's ready for his finai exam and for a job on an LNG tanker. I 'Pr-[ ^ : rtii' .'-=--5 V: v.! ;; i ^ 1-" < "''"•%' • y-V 'li-'j "tr. ^'1 : 'i MM : - H' '"-x- A large part of the LNG course at the Lundeberg School is spent in the classroom learning about LNG chemical properties, handling and movement. Shown here reviewing for their final exam are, from left to right above, Seafarers Bill Burke and Joseph Diosco, and from left to right beiow, Lloyd Shaw, Allen Hooper and John Algina. In this sequence of photos Seafarers in the LNG Program learn how to approach and extinguish an extremely hot oil fire at the MSC-MARAD Firefighting School in Earle, N.J. With one team using a nozzle extension to cool off the area around the tank, the other team is able to get close enough to direct a high pressure hose with a fog nozzle at the base of the fire and extinguish it. 4. I ? 't i P V ' » y •;- I SgSfe % »v i' ( .' • : ••1-5 11 i /'i % J 'i!|l m I' '} •' . a.;, . -I I t, -; ^ iP^ • j.fiC' i-fr ' i 'if: -v 1 ••-•m't;: " '1 IP • " If' % h )>• ,jf5l 'V- i; r 5:' •r •. • ' . y ^ A I , " "'A-y'-- m -•-J. ' 'lit ^ yiT f«;.... y'p<- :| ; r'"' •I • 1 ,. f y-7' t! <•1 ty-fniblOl «"!? "b! B U ¥ 1 , .jl', ••i-'t m-. ;.;V-. 4; xm. . . .•niw.i.BejOooihJbfis?? cbMkil )>M(lw<»«via9 ^ : INtt pM flfwlwii lop VMIfi . «M> Inick m ; ••'i. ' li. FIRE feOUIPMENT ^ " r;, ;• ; '"•y'f ... 'H? t M' : •P* -•. During the Lundeberg School's LNG Program the men take a field trip to a "peak shaving" LNG plant in Baltimore. To the left is a pre-treatment system which prepares natural gas for the supercooling process needed to convert it to its liquid form. Above is (bottom) an automatic chemical firdfiqhting system which will help protect the plant in the event of a gas fire and (top) the central station which monitors and controls the entire plant. Page 16 Thfi Iji«st field trio taken bv the LNG classes is a tour of the Cove Point LNG Terminal in Maryland where LNG tankers will off-load liquid gas from Algeria. The terminal is Sil under conduction and is expected to be in operation by August of 1977. Shown clockwise from top left is the offshore dockmg P'atform for the l^G vessels- a tSd where the LNG fs stored until it is ready to be regasified; Terminal Manager Jim Markham showing an LNG class a model of the LNG pipe tunnel^ich leads from under the docking platform to the LNG tanks, and workers laying glass insulation on the floor of one of the LNG storage tanks. Page 17 �HI SEAFARERS ^ mb - LOG Offlelal pnbUeatlMi mi thm SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAI. UNION • Aclaatic, OnU, LakM mmA talaad Waters DlstHat* APL-GIO HLS Looks to Secure Future With LNG Training Continued from Page15 for trctnsportation and LNG terminals where it is off-loaded and regasified, roimding out their knowledge of the product from wellhead to consumer. Speeded Engine Rooms Deck department members test out of the course after the third week and black gang members devote the final week of the program to studying the special engine room plants found aboard these vessels. Because liquid gas is continually retiiming to its gaseous state as the supercooled LNG heats up in its tanks, most LNG vessels are designed to use this "boil-off" for propulsion, and en­ gine department Seafarers participat­ ing in the LNG program must learn how to operate specialized plants which bum both natural gas and fuel oil. Take Field Trips The four-week program is not just limited to classroom instruction. Sea­ farers in the LNG course take field trips to the MSC-MARAD firefighting school, an operating LNG storage plant in Baltimore and an off-shore LNG terminal which will be in opera­ Through the facilities of the Harry Lundeberg School, Seafarers like those in the LNG Upgrading Program pictured above will be ready to take their places aboard the LNG tankers when these energy carriers of the future —looking like the artist's rendition tion by the summer of 1977. , At the firefighting school in Earle, below—slip down the ways next year. N.J., participants in the LNG program, along with all those who attend the firefighting school, learn how to con­ tain and extinguish ship fires by using foam, COj and water. This field trip is an important part of the program because it insures that all of the men will graduate with a firefighting endorsement which every crewmember aboard an LNG vessel will be required by the Coast Guard to have. Baltimore LNG Plant The Baltimore LNG facility visited by Lvindeberg classes is a "peak shaving plant." This means that the Baltimore utility company liquefies large amoimts of gas for compact storage and stock piling during the summer when gas consumption is low and regasifies the LNG during the peak consumption months of winter. A field trip to this facility gives the LNG upgraders their first actual con­ tact with the liquid gas and is han­ dling, as well as an opportunity to examine the special LNG storage tanks and a working liquefaction plant. Cove Point Facdlity ) The last field trip is to Maryland's Cove Point LNG Receiving Center which is being constmcted by the Columbia LNG Corp. as an off-load­ ing terminal for liquid gas carried from Algeria aboard El Paso LNG tankers. This plant, when completed, will handle 650 million cu. ft. of natural Page 18 gas each day. The LNG will be vm- special equipment and futuristic facili­ loaded from tankers at an off-shore ties where they will load and unload platform which can handle two ves­ their LNG cargo. sels and pumped into storage tanks The Lundeberg School's LNG tanker through an imderground pipeline. training program does not end with The LNG will then be returned to its four week course. When the first its gaseous state at this terminal and LNG tankers are ready to be manned, put directly into the area's naural gas crews will spend a few weeks aboard pipelines. the ships learning the specific opera­ A tour of the unique terminal, even tions of their vessel and reviewing the though it is tinder construction, gives solid, basic LNG education they re­ the upgraders a first hand look at the > ceived at Piney Point before taking on their first cargo of LNG. Ready for Future LNG tankers have been called the energy carriers of the future. That fu­ ture is almost here and Seafarers will be among the few professional sea­ men ready for it because they have a facility like Lundeberg School to help them keep their skills up-to-date and their jobs secure. Seafarers Log �' TRANSCOLORADO (Hudson Wa­ terways), March 14—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun T. Tolentino; Secretary J. Pitetta; Educational Director J. Peter­ son; Engine Delegate Bruce D. Wright. Chairman advised the crew on filling out beneficiary cards and that the young men aboard should take advantage of Piney Point and upgrade themselves. A discussion was held on the importance of donating to SPAD. Everything run­ ning smoothly. SAN JUAN (Sea-Land), March 28Chairman, Recertified Bosun W. Mitch­ ell; Secretary Angel Maldonado; Edu­ cational Director Christopher Bobbe; Deck Delegate W. Hammock; Engine Delegate Joseph C. Cyr; Steward Dele­ gate Eddie Hernandez. $67.55 in ship's fund. Chairman reported that the chief engineer passed away a few hours after departing Algeciras, Spain. Ship was re­ turned to Algeciras and he was put ashore so his body could be flown home. All of the crew donated for flowers for the widow and a radiogram of sym­ pathy was sent. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. INGER (Reynolds Metal), March 21 —Chairman, Recertified Bosun John Bergeria; Secretary Duke Hall; Educa­ tional Director R. D. Holmes; Deck Delegate William Eckler; Steward Dele­ gate Richard J. Sherman. $84 in ship's fund. Twenty dollars worth of second­ hand books and magazines was pur­ chased in Longview. When anyone is finished with any book or magazine he is asked to please bring it back to the recreation room. Chairman held a dis­ cussion on the importance of donating to SPAD. A vote of thanks to the stew­ ard department for a job well done. JOSEPH HEWES (Waterman Steam­ ship), March 21—Chairman, Recerti­ fied Bosun R. Ferrera; Secretary Robert A. Clarke; Educational Director Charles A. Henley; Deck Delegate Raymond C. Steele; Engine Delegate Bernard D. Burns; Steward Delegate Sherman Phil­ lips. Some disputed OT in deck, engine and steward departments. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our de­ parted brothers. Next port, Yokohama. TAMARA GUILDEN (Transport Commercial), March 14—Chairman, Recertified Bosun P. Sernyk; Secretary N. Hatgimisios; Educational Director VANTAGE DEFENDER (National R. Neilson; Engine Delegate John H. Transport), March 14—Chairman, Re­ Nettles; Steward Delegate John Hoggie. certified Bosun C. Faircloth; Secretary $9.80 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. L. Santa Ana; Educational Director All communications received were read R. K. Breeden; Deck Delegate D. Hood; and posted. A vote of thanks to the Engine Delegate F. Rivera; Steward steward department for a job well done. Delegate H. Cross. Chairman thankedARECIBO (Puerto Rico Marine the whole crew for making this a very Mgt.), March 7—Chairman, Recertified pleasant trip. Discussed the importance Bosun N. Bechlivanis; Secretary J. G. of donating to SPAD and suggested Guilles; Engine Delegate Thomas P. members upgrade themselves at Piney Conway. $6 in ship's fund. Some dis­ Point. A vote of thanks to the whole puted OT in deck department. Chair­ crew for keeping the recreation room man reminded all crewmembers about and messhalls clean at all times and to the importance of donating to SPAD. the steward department for a job well Secretary thanked all crewmembers for done. Next port in the Gulf. their cooperation and a job well done JEFFERSON DAVIS (Waterman in all departments. Everything running Steamship), March 11—Chairman, Re­ smoothly. Bosun G. Annis; Secretary A. certified ELIZABETHPORT (Sea-Land Serv­ Rudnicki; Educational Director N. Palice), March 14—Chairman, Recertified oumbis; Deck Delegate Paul E. HolBosun V. T. Nielsen; Secretary George loway; Steward Delegate Francis B. W. Gibbons; Educational Director Howard. Chairman reported that the David Able; Deck Delegate Frank J. Seafarers Log was received in Karachi Balasia; Engine Delegate Stan Marshall; and Chittagong. Talked about benefits Steward Delegate Wong Kong. $122 in and retirement requirements and sug­ ship's fund. No disputed OT. Chairman gested all members read the Seafarers held a discussion on the importance of Log more fully. Posted on the bulletin donating to SPAD. Secretary requested the crew to donate to the movie fund so board suggestions on items of interest in the Log. Next port, Colombo. that new movies can be obtained for the DELTA BRASIL (Delta Steamship), SAM HOUSTON (Waterman Corp.), next trip. A vote of thanks to the stew­ March 7—Chairman, Recertified Bosun March 28 — Chairman, Recertified ard department for good food and serv­ E. A. Rihn; Secretary B. Guarino; Edu­ Bosun Billy G. Edelmon; Secretary ice. Next port, Leghorn, Italy. cational Director Hugh Wells, Jr.,; En­ SEA-LAND ECONOMY (Sea-Land Thomas Lyle; Educational Director gine Delegate Juan Cruz. $75 in ship's Gary Lee Fairall; Deck Delegate Gor­ Service), March 21—Chairman, Recer­ fund. Chairman thanked everyone for don Davis; Engine Delegate Alan T. tified Bosun F. H. Johnson; Secretary their cooperation in making a smooth Baxter; Steward Delegate Derrell G. L. Nicholas; Educational Director H. and easy trip. Discussed the importance Reynolds. $68 in movie fund. Some dis­ DuHadaway; Deck Delegate B. Jarrat; of donating to SPAD. Members want to puted OT in engine department. Chair­ Engine Delegate E. Kent; Steward Dele­ know if it is possible to have movies on man held a discussion on safety while gate S. Morris. No disputed OT. Chair­ the ships especially on the African run. operating the crane. A vote of thanks to man discussed the need for more safety A vote of thanks to the steward depart­ the steward department for a job well meetings and the importance of donat­ ment for a job well done and especially done. Observed one minute of silence ing to SPAD. A vote of thanks to the to the baker for the pizza served this steward department for continuous good in memory of our departed brothers. food and service. Next port. New trip. They were almost as good as Shakey's. Observed one minute of si­ MAYAGUEZ (Puerto Rico Marine Orleans. lence in memory of our departed Mgt.), March 14—Chairman, Recerti­ brothers. AQUADILLA (Puerto Rico Marine fied Bosun M. Landron; Secretary B. SEA-LAND VENTURE (Sea-Land McNally; Educational Director R. Han- Mgt.), March 8—Chairman, Recertified Service), March 7—Chairman, Recerti- . Victor Carbone; Secretary W. Bosun non. No disputed OT. Our next port is fied Bosun W. M. Parker; Secretary Roy Reid; Educational Director S. Wala; San Juan and chairman suggested that R. Thomas; Engine Delegate Milton A. Deck Delegate Earl R. Smith. Some dis­ all members should try to donate to SPAD on arrival. Everything running puted OT in deck and steward depart­ Haveris. Chairman discussed the im­ portance of donating to SPAD. No dis­ ments. Chairman asked Brother Stefan smoothly. Kadziola to give his appraisal of his puted OT. The chief steward thanked upgrading at Piney Point. Brother Kad­ the crew for a great trip. Next port. New ziola said "It was the only way to go Orleans. DELTA SUD (DeltsTj Steamship), for upgrading; it was worth the time to March 1-—Chairman, Recertified Bosun see what our Union is doing there. It is a wonderful place." Chairman also Homer O. Workman; Secretary R. M. advised all crewmembers to remember Boyd; Educational Director J. C. Dile; to register to vote and suggested they Deck Delegate Angelo Urti; Engine Delegate Richard Busby; Steward Dele­ support SPAD. gate Albert M. Blazio. No disputed OT. SEA-LAND FINANCE (Sea-Land) The Seafarers Log was received in Rio. Service), March 7—Chairman, Recerti­ Secretary suggested that all members fied Bosun J. W. Pulliam; Secretary O. read the Log and find out about the re­ Frezza; Educational Director D. Sus- tirement and how it affects each mem­ billa. No disputed OT. Joe Sacco, ber. Observed one minute of silence in patrolman in San Francisco advised memory of our departed brothers. OGDEN WILLIAMETTE (Ogden anyone who thinks he needs help with his drinking problem to see his port Marine), March 7—Chairman, Recer­ agent. All the literature that was left on tified Bosun E. K. Bryan; Secretary board by Joe Sacco is posted for all to R. M. Kennedy; Educational Director read. A discussion was held on the ar­ A. Escote; Deck Delegate Carlos Spina. ticle that appeared in the Seafarers Log Chairman held a discussion on alcohol­ on sea power. It was suggested that all ism and the Pension Plan. No disputed support SPAD and read the Log. Next OT. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. port, Yokohama. May, 1976 Digest of SlU Ships' Meetings SEA-LAND GALLOWAY (SeaLand Service), March 21—Chairman, Recertified Bosun K. Hellman; Secre­ tary Raymond P. Taylor; Educational Director L. V. Thompson. No disputed OT. Chairman discussed the articles that appeared in the Seafarers Log on: alcoholism; the Joint and Survivor An­ nuity Benefit; SPAD in 1976; the USPHS hospitals and the Headquarters report. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Next port New York. Official ship's minutes were also received from the following vessels;] TBERVILLE SEA-LAND MAlteT ROBERT CONRAD jBRADFORD ISLAND ^ OGDEN CHALLEN^R . muTAmR BALTIMORE ROSTON ERICK.HOLZER OVERSEAS ANCHORAGE SEA-LAND RESOURCE OVERSEAS ALEUTIAN SEATTLE . ALLEGIANCE SEA-LAND MCLEAN ^ SUGAR ISLANDER , " NLWAKK OVERSEAS ULLA OAKLAND % GUAYAMA ~ DELTA ARGENTINA -L i ULTRASEA . , V]| SAN FRANCISCO CHARLESTON .POTOMAC SEA-LAND COMMERCE OVERSEAS TRAVELER EAGLE VOYAGER "' SEA-LAND CONSUhffiR ? JPCMFINI^NN BANNER CimUMBIA SEA-LAND TRADE HUMACAO 5 MC»mCELLd VI^KDrY GALVESTON ULTRAMAR YEILOWSV^^ SAN PEDRO IPGDENWABASH OGDEN YUKON OVERSEAS ARCTIC (Maritime Overseas), March 21—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun W. Baker; Secretary C. Shirah; Educational Director C. Durden; Deck Delegate D. Dickinson; En­ gine Delegate E. Elloit; Steward Dele­ gate C. Kreiss. $6 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck department. Chair­ man held a discussion on members going to Piney Point to upgrade and suggested that all members donate to SPAD. A suggestion was made that a better gang­ way be put on this ship and a section of handrails be fixed so that they can be removed for dumping garbage. Next port Jacksonville. Page 19 �m It Offshore Oil Rigs Must Be US. Built, U.S. Manned—and Safe The U.S. offshore oil driliing industry is on the verge of a tremendous expansion which will include the construction and operation of literally hundreds of floating oil rigs for drilling in the Atlantic, Gulf, Pacific and Gulf of Alaska. However, before this expansion takes place, two Dancing to His Tune May, 1976 Official Publication of the Seafarers International Union of North America, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO Vol. 38, No. 5 Executive Board Paul Hal! President Frank Drozak Joe DiGiorgio Cal Tanner Executive Vice President Secretary-Treasurer Vice-President Earl Shepard Lindsay Williams Paul Drozak Vice-President Vice-President Vice-President SEAFAHBBSi^IiOO Marietta Homayonpour Editor-in-Chief 389 James Gannon Managing Editor Ray Bourdius Jim Male Assistant Editor Assistant Editor Frank Cianciotti Dennis Lundy Chief Photographer Associate Photographer Marie Kosciusko George J. Vana Administrative Assistant Production/Art Director Published monthly by Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. Tel. 499-6600. Second class postage paid at Brooklyn, N.Y. John Meo Paul Francis Gordon Your son Robert Paul Gordon re­ quests that you contact him at 1080 68th St., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11219, or call him at (212) 238-4136. Lionel Lester Shaw, Jr. Please call the editor of the Seafarers Log as soon as possible at (212) 4996600, ext. 242. Robert Leyva Please call the editor of the Seafarers Log as soon as possible at (212) 4996600, ext. 242. Dnrward D. Storey ^ Your daughter Mrs. A1 Langsew requests that you contact her as soon as possible at 4748 Bloomington St., Minneapolis, Minn. 55407. Page 20 Please contact Red Campbell at Union Headquarters. James Lee Camp James B. Camp requests that you contact him as soon as possible at Route 3, Box 230, Gaffney, S.C. 29340. Steven Dawnes Ms. Peggy McCarthy requests that you contact her as soon as possible at 2583 41st Ave., San Francisco, Calif. 94116. John Patrick Hall Your father Cliff Hall asks that you contact him at 7 Parnell St., Elsternwick, Melbourne, Australia. Thurston Lewis Percy Klauber asks that you contact him at P.O. Box 30644, Lafayette Square, New Orleans, La. 70190. very important issues must be re­ solved. The first issue involves the question of who will build, assemble and man these rigs. At the present time, there are no restrictions on the nationality of the equipment or on the vast ma­ jority of the men who work the rigs on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf beyond the three-mile limit. Under the existing structure, foreign-built rigs and platforms could be erected to handle the development of the At­ lantic Continental Shelf and could be manned by foreign workers. In fact, a Canadian rig is currently working off the coast of New England. An SlU-backed amendment to the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act Amendments Bill, which will soon be acted on by the House, would change this situation. The amendment, which will be brought up during floor con­ sideration of the bill, would ensure that only American built, assembled and manned rigs, platforms and other devices are used on the nation's Outer Continental Shelf for oil and gas ex­ ploration. America's growing offshore oil in­ dustry has the potential to provide thousands of jobs for Americans in the construction of the rigs, and thou­ sands more in the manning and supplying of the rigs. It would he criminal negligence to allow foreign workers to grah these johs especially when over nine million Americans are on the unemployment lines. How­ ever, foreign workers will get these johs imless Congress acts favorably on the SlU-hacked amendment. We urge Congress to do so promptly. The second issue involving off­ shore drilling that must be resolved —and resolved soon—is the Coast Guard's lax and illogical attitude to­ ward the training and experience re­ quirements necessary to get a license for a marine job on a mobile rig. In a recent position paper covering the minimum service and experience required to qualify a man for licens­ ing on an offshore rig, the Coast Guard stated that to be licensed as master an applicant needed four years (two years for mate) service as • roustabout, helper roughneck, roust­ about pusher, derrickman, crane op­ erator, deck watchstander, or the equivalent of these positions in the drilling or deck marine crews of the industry. Incredibly, though, the Coast Guard stated that up to half of the service time required could have been spent in working a landbased oil rig. To top this, the Coast Guard noted that since the usual work day on an oil rig was 12 hours, a man working the rig would be credited with W2 days service time toward getting a license. This is totally contradictory to the Coast Guard's regulations for U.S.-flag vessels. Under present rules, no matter how long a seafarer works beyond eight hours in a day, he still gets credit for only one day seatime in accumulating time toward upgrad­ ing or licensing. We feel that the Coast Guard, which continues to play the oil in­ dustry's song in matters concerning offshore drilling, is way off base with these lax regulations. We cannot see how the Coast Guard can justify applying double standards to training qualifications for seamen. Working at sea, whether it is on a mobile rig or on a merchant vessel, can be a dangerous business. The tragic sinking last month of an oil rig under tow in the Gulf of Mex­ ico in which 13 men lost their lives attests to this fact. The key issue here is safety. And a high degree of safety can never he achieved on these offshore rigs by adherring to the Coast Guard's pres­ ent training requirements. In light of last month's tragic oil rig accident, we believe the Coast Guard must toughen, not ease up on qualifica­ tions for marine johs on mobile rigs. In the true interest of safety, we strongly urge the Coast Guard to abandon this double standard. Postal Service Changes Needed No one will deny that our postal service is a mess—it's expensive, in­ efficient and every day seems to bring another announcement of new cuts in service. The biggest problem is the Govern­ ment's insistence that the Postal Service be run as some type of selfsufficient business. The Big Business managers brought in to run this "business" have run it into the ground with expensive piecemeal solutions and hastily put together, untested programs. Sen. Gale McGee, chairman of the Senate Post Office and Civil Service Committee, has introduced a bill which would provide the Postal Service with a three-year subsidy. We support this bill. The subsidy would prevent any further cut backs in this vital service and would give the USPS a chance to systematically reorganize its operations. The one change we would like to see in this bill would be the inclusion of an amendment proposed by the International Labor Press Associ­ ation to place a ceiling on second class postage rates for non-profit publications, publications that in­ clude almost all trade union papers. These rates have climbed higher than any others in the past few years and they are threatening to price ourconstitutional rights of freedom of speech and expression out of the reach of many unions. We urge the Senate to act quickly on Sen. McGee's bill and the ILPA's amendment. They offer a chance to find real solutions to the problems which are pulling our Postal Service apart and threatening our rights to freedom of speech, press, and ex­ pression. Seafarers Log �CHABLtS W MORGAN usKc iiiL HISTORIC PRESERVATION LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Thanks Union for Award ,This June I will be graduating from the Polytechnic Institute of New York. I would like to thank the Seafarers International Union for making it possible. Through my 1972 SlU Scholarship Award, I will earn a B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering. In conjunction with other scholarship awards, I have been able to set aside funds to use in the future when I plan to attend graduate school. Without this award, it would have been financially unfeasible. With this award, I was assured of a good education, as well as a future means of support. It served as a means of securing me in a position where I could concentrate on my studies without financial worries. The award has given me an opportunity to have a happy and secure life for which I shall always be indebted to the Seafarers International Union. I cannot tell you how grateful I am to the SlU. I hope that many more Seafarers and their dependents make use of this extremely generous benefit that the SIU has to offer and go on to rewarding careers. Sincerely yours, Steven Kong Wong Brooklyn, N.Y. 'A Word' to His Brothers A word or two to tell all my Union Brothers what a wonderful spring we are having in New Hampshire. Is this newsworthy in itself? I think so, especially since I am recovering from open-heart surgery and I could perhaps have missed all of this. To whom do I owe this new option on seasons? There are, of course, the 'PHS hospitals of Boston and Baltimore. And there is the National Institute of Health in Bethesda, Md. with special kudos going to Drs. Watson, Newman, Kastl "and Dixson for their excellent skill and care. I am also grateful to the entire riursing staff which is second to none in the quality of services rendered. I also wish to thank Mr. T. P. Grannis, the claims adjuster for Sea-Land for the expediency with which he processed my claims while awaiting for the final disposition of my case. The total impression is one of pride at having been a Union member for 31 years and of being able to enjoy such benefits. Fraternally, WUfredJ.Moore Somersworth, N.H. A record 16.5 tons of raw opium, which translates into®® 550,000,000 heroin "fixes" of undetermined street vdue, was seized last year in mountainous Afghanistan, a major producer of illegal opium. The raw opium would have been illegally carried overland out of Afghanistan, which is landlocked by Pakistan, Iran and Russia, and then smuggled by air or merchant vessel to various destinations for processing into heroin or morphine. Much of it would probably have wound up in the United States. . The huge opium haul was carried out by a special squad of the Afghan Police Force, which is funded by the United Nations Fund for Drug Abuse Control. This special United Nations agency, which was set up in 1971, has helped in the arrest and prosecution of over 100 narcotic cases in the last year alone. Sentences have been heavy. This U.N. agency is just one of many world-wide agencies and organizations that have been established in recent years to crack down on the trafficking of illegal drugs. The increasing amounts of drug smuggling arrests at airports and at marine port facilities overseas and in the U.S. indicates that these new law enforcement agencies are doing a better job at stopping the illegal drug traffic. Warning to Seafarers Young and Old: Drug Possession Means Loss of Seaman's Papers 'Best Bet Is Still in Washington' I believe there is a movement in the U.S. to defeat the organized labor move­ ment in our country. The Readers Digest gleefully reports of the breaking of a union affiliated with the West Coast Longshoremen. There seems to be a set pattern and here's how it works. Firs; a labor dispute occurs. The company fails to bargain in good faith which forces strike action. Then the company tries to scab the jobs. An ultimatum is given the workers and scabs are hired from other areas and under police escort replace the union workers. I think this depression we are going through is a planned thing. If it wasn't, why is nothing being done to end it? People out of work with huge payments to meet are easy prey to these scoundrels. As I write this we are tied up at the Panama Canal due to strike action. On the Armed Forces TV, the governor gave the military side of the beef and the inevitable ultimatum. Now 700 people left their jobs and no one does this without a good reason. No one representing the workers got a chance to air their side of the disagreement. We know they were threatened with a wage cut and loss of fringe benefits and the only way they could get any action was to lose their daily wage and perhaps their jobs as well [through a strike]. The military has always been anti-labor. You never see them cut their own pay. We must know that there are plenty of people in Congress who are anti-labor and are doing all they can to destroy our Union. The best gains Seafarers ever made was by Andrew Furseth in Washington. One man in one little room and I believe our best bet is still in Washington. The National Assn. of Manufac­ turers and all other powerful groups in the U.S. know this too. I believe in SPAD. Some of the money may be wasted. However, some of it is effective and we need all the help we can get. Many young people don't know what it is to be without a union and I hope they never find out. Finally, be aware who the enemies of labor are and who our friends are. We should give our friends all the help we can. Sincerely, H.McAleer,M477 May, 1976 If yoD aic convicted of possession of any illegal dn^—heroin, baifoitnlates, speed, LSD, or even marijuana—the U.S. Coast Guard will revoke your seaman papers, wMraut appeal, FOREVER. That means that you lose for the rest of yonr life the right to make a living by die sea. However, it doesn't quite end there even if you receive a suqiended sentence. You may lose your right to vote, your right to hold puhlk office or to own a gun. You also may lose the opportunity of ever becoming a doctor, dentist, certified public accountant, engineer, lawyer, architect, realtor, pharmacist, school teacher, or stockbroker. You may jeopardize your right to hold a job where you must be licensed or bonded and you may never he able to work for the city, the county, or the Federal government. Ifs a pretty tough rap, but that*s exacdy how it is and you cant do any­ thing about it. The convicted drug user leaves a black mark on his reputation for die rest of his life. However, drugs can not only destroy your right to a good livelihood, it can destroy your life. Drug abuse presents a serious threat to both your physical and mental health, and the personal safety of those around you. This is especially true aboard ship where clear mfaids and quick refiexes are essential at aD times for the safe operation of the vessel. D(m*t let drugs destroy your natural right to a good, happy, productive life. Stay drug free and steer a clear course. Page 21 t'- �New SIU Pensioners Jesus B. Fernandez, 65, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1955 sailing as a chief cook. Brother Fer­ nandez sailed 32 years and walked the picket line in the 1962 Robin Line strike. He is a native of the Philippines and is a U.S. citizen. Sea­ farer Fernandez is a resident of Daly City, Calif. Theodore J. "Ted" Hansen, 67, joined the SIU in the port of Buffalo in 1962 sailing as a second cook for Kinsman Marine and Boland and Cornelius Steamship Companies. Brother Hansen was born in Ger­ many and is a resident of Toledo, Ohio. John Kroski, 64, joined the SIU in the port of Detroit in 1960 sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Kro­ ski sailed 43 years. He was born in Weaver, Pa. and is a resident of Lo­ rain, Ohio. Felix Muniz, 64, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of New York sailing last as a bosun. Brother Muniz sailed 32 years and walked the picket lines in the 1961 Greater N.Y. Harbor strike and the District Council 37 beef. He was born in Rincoh, Puerto Rico and is a resident of the Bronx, N.Y. Bernard M. "Whitey" Moye, 65, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of Mobile sailing last as bosun. Brother Moye sailed 48 years. He was born in Canada and is a resident of Marrero, La. Cleophas "Butch" Wright, 51, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New York sailing last as a bosun. Brother Wright sailed 34 years and received a SIU Personal Safety Award in 1960 for sailing aboard an accident-free-ship, the SS Del Alba. He was born in Mississippi and is a resident of Drew, Miss. Lewis T. Fitton, 66, joined the SIU in the port of Seattle in 1951 sailing as a bosun. Brother Fitton sailed 31 years. He was born in Wales and is a resident of Seattle where he will practice his hobby as a musician. /• Harold J. Grady, 65, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1961 sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Grady sailed 40 years and during World War II. He had a sec­ ond assistant engineer's license and is a pre-World War II veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. Born in Butte, Mont., he is a resident of Seattle. y/t • l' I i i' Ho Joeng Yjoe, 67, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1959 sailing 19 years in the steward de­ partment. Brother Yjoe walked the picket line in the Greater N.Y. Har­ bor strike in 1961 and in the 1965 District Council 37 beef. He was bom in China and is a resident of New York City. i r# • n Page 22 Kenneth G. Huller, 64, joined the SIU in 1938 in the port of Mobile sailing in the engine department for 41 years. Brother Huller was born in Decatur, Ala. and is a resident of New Orleans. Russell N. Boyette, 55, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New Or­ leans sailing as an AB. Brother Boyett sailed 38 years. He was born in Dallas, Tex. and is a resident of Loranger, La. Recertified Bosun Stanley "Stash" Bojko, 55, joined the SIU in 1938 in the port of Philadelphia sailing last as a bosun. He was with the Sea-Land shoregang in 1969. Brother Bojko is i; a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps in World War II. He was born in Philadelphia and is a resident of Hay. ward, Calif. Otha Bryars, 56, joined the SIU in 1942 in the port of Mobile sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Bry­ ars sailed 32 years. He was born in Alabama and is a resident of Perdido, Ala. Leoncio Calderon, 62, joined the SIU in 1939 in the port of New York . f last sailing as a chief steward. He •^1 was born in Fajardo, Puerto Rico and is a resident of Carolina, Puerto Rico. Recertified Bosun William A. "BUI" Wallace, 66, joined the SIU in 1949 in the port of Mobile sailing last as a bosun. Brother Wallace graduated from the Bosuns Recertification Program in July 1974. He is a veteran of the pre-World War II U.S. Navy. Born in Gasden, Ala., he is a resident of Mobile. Deposit in the SIU Blood Bank- Roy Boyd, 60, joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in''l954 sailing last as a third cook. Brother Boyd sailed 27 years and is a wounded veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. He was bora in Georgia and is a resident of Silsbee, Tex. It's Your Life Seafarers Welfare, Pension and Vacation Flans Cash Benefits Paid Mar. 25-Apr. 21,1976 CPACADCDC WCTCADTJ m AM SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN ELIGIBLES Death In Hospital Daily @ $1.00 In Hospital Daily @ $3.00 Hospital & Hospital Extras Surgical Sickness & Accident @ $8.00 Special Equipment Optical Supplemental Medicare Premiums Number MONTH TO DATE Amount YEAR TO DATE MONTH TO DATE YEAR TO DATE 5 442 Ill 14 1 • 5j835 1 136 4 40 3,071 937 5? 7 21,701 5 531 102 $ 25,000.00 442.00 333.00 1,280.90 60.00 46,680.00 426.00 4,196.42 434.70 $148,259.55 3,071.00 2,811.00 14,584.09 481.00 173,608.00 1,357.29 15,474.23 5,548.10 DEPENDENTS OF ELIGIBLES Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits In Hospital Surgical Maternity Blood Transfusions Optical 445 86 107 17 — 121 1,480 288 387 73 1 430 107,564.42 3,809.15 14,708.43 6,000.00 — 3,575.88 412,032.02 12,167.99 58,833.03 23,450.00 25.50 12,035.74 PENSIONERS & DEPENDENTS Death Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors'Visits & Other Medical Expenses .. Surgical Optical Blood Transfusions Special Equipment 12 165 100 16 58 1 2 38 629 386 42 223 1 8 44,493.30 21,793.68 4,877.53 4,052.00 1,649.00 258.00 313.32 134,493.30 93,579>40 16,316.54 8,851.00 5,736.95 258.00 1,126.29 3 2,063 4 6,228 546.00 14,656.00 896.00 45,259.60 13 47 7,012.75 19,755.17 9,758 2,492 900 13,150 36,712 7,430 4,720 48,862 314,162.48 627,728.21 489,515.87 $1,431,406.56 1,210,010.79 1,879,358.21 2,466,282.57 $5,555,651.57 Dental Supplemental Medicare Premiums SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM TOTALS Total Seafarers Welfare Plan Total Seafarers Pension Plan Total Seafarers Vacation Plan Total Seafarers Welfare, Pension & Vacation Seafarers Log �DISPATCHERS REPORT APR. 1-30,1976 Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Deep Sea Great Lakes Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakes Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston ; Piney Point Yokohama Totals Deep Sea Great Lakes Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth ; Frankfort Chicago Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakes Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Deep Sea Great Lakes Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort • Chicago Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakes Port Boston •' New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Deep Sea Great Lakes Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort • Chicago Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakes Totals All Depts. Deep Sea Totals All Depts. Great Lakes ••• Totals All Depts. Deep Sea & Great Lakes May, 1976 TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C >nunen » Union IfUand Bofttmea's yj, ' DECK DEPARTMENT 5 83 7 26 19 4 15 66 42 21 15 29 8 57 0 4 401 3 8 2 5 6 0 1 11 5 3 1 3 1 8 0 1 58 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 73 5 11 7 1 12 77 31 19 19 33 5 57 0 3 358 3 42 3 4 10 0 0 25 8 2 0 6 0 18 5 0 126 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 163 23 55 23 9 44 114 60 58 16 61 19 136 0 5 796 4 5 3 6 8 1 6 10 4 7 4 4 1 13 0 2 78 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 19 4 34 32 31 12 23 155 556 1 0 8 5 1 1 3 19 77 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 3 3 25 15 34 80 41 22 31 248 606 14 6 19 15 6 7 8 75 201 0 0 1 1 3 0 0 5 5 11 0 10 8 3 0 9 41 837 0 1 7 1 0 1 1 11 89 0 0 0 2 1 0 3 6 11 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 1 2 0 61 25 0 5 2 0 11 4 0 3 7 0 2 2 0 2 4 0 21 51 0 8 19 0 1 24 0 10 1 0 6 28 0 1 7 0 18 48 0 0 7 0 1 1 0 106 277 4 115 19 5022 4 31 95 37 55 17 38 18 100 0 1 606 4 43 4 14 7 2 7 14 6 12 7 19 2 26 0 3 170 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 1 4 17 3 1 3 34 640 • 7 1 2 2 2 3 1 18 198 0 2 0 3 3 0 0 8 10 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 2 2 0 28 51 0 4 4 0 8 7 0 8 11 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 21 48 1 11 12 0 1 15 2 1 8 9 0 26 0 2 4 28 2 35 0 11 0 0 0 0 137 224 4 1 63 7 18 17 7 20 55 33 44 10 19 12 60 0 0 366 1 3 0 3 2 0 0 2 1 3 1 3 0 2 0 1 22 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 6 2 0 1 9 375 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 23 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 2 6 149 16 33 19 4 29 78 36 43 18 52 18 84 0 4 589 6 23 0 3 1 1 0 0 1 0 2 1 1 0 0 0 39 19 4 7 10 1 2 0 43 632 859 73 932 9 13 3 48 13 2 13 101 140 45 116 161 3 76 6 22 18 2 13 52 23 19 12 21 10 52 0 2 331 3 17 3 6 2 0 2 10 3 4 3 7 1 13 0 0 74 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 3 16 26 11 3 12 76 407 3 1 2 1 3 4 0 14 88 0 1 0 1 2 0 0 4 5 0 33 2 10 7 3 9 25 20 17 5 14 6 27 0 0 178 0 1 0 1 5 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 1 2 1 15 2 0 5 4 3 0 4 18 196 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 o 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 6 25 35 15 3 18 105 382 3 2 10 20 8 4 11 58 282 7 1 4 9 2 2 0 25 131 0 0 0 2 3 3 0 8 145 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 2 25 5 21 3 6 8 31 11 15 2 12 6 19 0 2 168 18 14 3 8 53 25 14 8 30 8 40 21 2 336 1 11 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 1 1 1 0 0 19 3 10 18 36 9 13 18 107 275 1,078 356 1,434 18 5 17 10 9 9 6 74 410 483 108 S91 6 8 3 14 9 1 11 52 71 ~ 20 59 79 8 75 P 859 411 1,270 369 108 477 4 5 9 PRESIDENT Paul Hall SECRETARY-TREASURER Joe DlGiorgio EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Frank Drozak VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard Lindsay Williams Cal Tanner Paul Drozak HEADQUARTERS ALPENA, Mich 675 4 Ave., Bklyn. 11232 (212) HY 9-6600 800 N. 2 Ave. 49707 (517) EL 4-3616 BALTIMORE, Md. 1216E.Baltimore St. 21202 (301) EA 7-4900 BOSTON, Mass 215 Essex St. 02111 (617) 482-4716 BUFFALO, N.Y 290 Franklin St. 14202 (716) TL 3-9259 CHICAGO, III.. .9383 S. Ewing Ave. 60617 (312) SA 1-0733 CLEVELAND, Ohio 1290 Old River Rd. 44113 (216) MA 1-5450 DETROIT, Mich. 10225 W. Jefferson Ave. 48218 (313) VI3-4741 DULUTH, Minn 2014 W. 3 St. 55806 (218) RA 2-4110 FRANKFORT, Mich P.O. Box D 415 Main St. 49635 (616) 352-4441 HOUSTON, Tex 5804 Canal St. 77011 (713) WA 8-3207 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. 3315 Liberty St. 32206 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY, NJ. 99 Montgomery St. 07302 (201) HE 5-9424 MOBILE, Ala IS. Lawrence St. 36602 (205) HE 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS, La. 630 Jackson Ave. 70130 (504) 529-7546 NORFOLK, Va 115 3 St. 23510 (804) 622-1892 PADUCAH, Ky 225 S. 7 St. 42001 (502) 443-2493 PHILADELPHIA, Pa.. .2604 S. 4 St. 19148 (215) DE 6-3818 PINEY POINT, Md. St. Mary's County 20674 (301) 994-0010 PORT ARTHUR, Tex 534 9 Ave. 77640 (713) 983-1679 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. 1311 Mission St. 94103 (415)626-6793 SANTURCE, P. R. 1313 Fernandez Juncos, Stop 20 00909 (809) 723-0002 SEATTLE, Wash 2505 1 Ave. 98121 (206) MA 3-4334 ST. LOUIS, Mo.. .4581 Gravois Ave. 63116 (314) 752-6500 TAMPA, Fla..2610 W. Kennedy Blvd. 33609 (813) 870-1601 TOLEDO, Ohio 935 Summit St. 43604 (419) 248-3691 WILMINGTON, Calif. 510 N. Broad St. 90744 (213) 549-4000 YOKOHAMA, Japan P.O. Box 429 Yokohama Port P.O. 5-6 Nihon Ohdori _ Naka-Ku 231-91 201-7935 The spring shipping srason on tie Great Lakes got kto fail swing last month as more than 500 Seafarers shipped from SIU halls on the Lakes. At the deep sea ports, shipping pick^ up by more than 100 jobs over fte previous month for the second month In a row. In all, 1,756 Seafarers on the deep sea and Oreat Lakes shipped last month, of which 1,270 were fidl book men. . ^ Page 23 �' ' - • . • « •: • . '-'i- l' •'","-w " SfniiJK^ Seafarer Ali Ataifa, sailing as wiper, sweeps up metal shavings and other small debris which have accumulated during fit out of the SS John T. Hutchinson engine room in Toledo, Ohio. The ice is gone and steam whistles are blowing again all over the Great Lakes, calling Seafarers back to their ships for the annual spring fitting out and It's dusk in Toledo, Ohio and the long decks and towering deckhouse of the SlU-manned self unloader Abam E.Cornelius seem to dwarf the distant eerie span of the Anthony Wayne Memorial Bridge. ^ shipping sea- son. In Duluth, Milwaukee and Alpena, in Detroit, Toledo and Buffalo, in Chicago, Cleveland and Bay City the ships that laid quietly in their ice-bound ports all winter are now belching smoke from-their stacks as the boilers are fired for the first time in months and burners are ad­ justed. Their hulls and decks are ring­ ing as men chip and scrape the winter-old rust away and the air is crackling with sound of arc welders as cargo holds are read- t « •/ Seated comfortably over the side between deck and water level with paint brush in hand, Ordinary Seamen Richard Roussin (top) and Charlie Richard­ son apply fresh coat of paint to name of their ship, the Adam E. Cornelius. On the SS Seorge Gobel, operated by Kinsman Marine, Seafarers Yahia Saeed (left) and Ali Nasser raise ladder to reach stack which is due for a paint job. Page24 Seafarers Log .* .• .• ' * 7 ) f f \ r ? ; • • �.v--r .V Seajane/is k ^hetfi Shifii Belching water, the SlU-manned John T. Hutchinson is ready to leave Toledo Ohio on her first voyage of the 1976 shipping season. M/:: 'ij-- • . -• . t .> A' i.,.. • Rustling up some grub for breakfast on the John T. Hutchinson is Seafarer Harry Petersen, sailing as second cook. ied for the concrete, ore, coal and other products they'll carry until the next winter's freeze. In the galleys, pantries that lay hare all winter are filling up with the staples that will help keep the crews well fed and happy as grill, ovens and boxes are scrubbed down in prepara­ tion for a long shipping season. People along the Lakes shore are happy to see these straightdeckers and self-unloaders manned by Seafarers moving out of their winter berths. Not only • is it as sure a sign of spring as the arrival of the first robin, but it also means that after the win­ ter's inactivity, the bulk cargoes so vital to the area's agriculture and industry will again be mov­ ing on the efficient and econom- Seafarer Francis Buttas stamps out flange on damper that was stripped and needed a new thread. Buttas sails as fireical ships of the Great Lakes fleet, man aboard the John T. Hutchinson. Fittino^oLrt each busy time for Seafarers on the Great Lakes as they ready ships, which have laid idle for the winter, for a long shipping season. In aboye Xtos SeSr Hizan Alzankari, (left) removes latches on cargo hold covers on the SS John A. Kting; (center) Jack'M.kolajczyk, ordinary, is ready for a day of plintin^^^^ the Adam E. Cornelius, and (photo right), Al Wobser, conveyor engineer, splices a new conveyor belt with an impact wrench aboard XheSSJohnA.KIing. May, 1976 Page 25 ' �1 Jfinal departures! Leslie I. Jennings, 68, died on Feb. 1. Brother Jennings joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1968 sailing as an AB. He sailed 30 years and was a veteran of the preWorld War II U.S. Navy and the postWorld War II U.S. Air Force. Seafarer Jennings was born in Oglethrope, Ga., and was a resident of Tampa. Surviving is a brother, John of Tampa. WUbert A. Hardin, 30, died on Dec. 29. Brother Hardin join­ ed the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of Toledo in 1972 sail­ ing as an oiler for the Huron Cement Co., Alpena, Mich. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. Born in Toledo, he was a resident there. Surviving are three sons, Donald of Toledo, Dale and William, and a daughter, Diane. SIU pensioner Joao De Madeiros, 71, died of natural causes in the Wil­ liamsburg General Hospital, Brooklyn, N.Y. on Jan. 7. Brother De Madeiros joined the Union in 1944 in the port of Norfolk sailing as an oiler. He sailed 41 years and was on the picket line in the Robin Line strike of 1962. Seafarer De Madeiros was bom in Portugal and was a resident of Brooklyn. Interment was in Cypress Hills Cemetery, Brooklyn. Robert G. Farrar Sr., 44, died in the port of San Francisco Lawrence A. Horon Mar. 29. Brother ton, 46, died of an Farrar joined the SIU apparent heart attack in the port of New aboard the SS Erna Orleans in 1960 sail­ Elizabeth (Hudson ing as an AB. He sailWaterways) off St. . ed 20 years and was Croix, Virgin Islands a post-World War II Army veteran. Sea­ on Mar. 21. Seafarer farer Farrar was born in Dallas, Tex. Horton joined the and was a resident of Auburn, Me. In­ terment was in Mississippi. Surviving SIU in the port of Mobile in 1969 sail­ ing as a fireman-watertender. He was are his widow, Lourdes; a son, Robert, a veteran of the post-World War II U.S. and grandmother, b6th of Picayune, Army. Brother Horton was scheduled Charles A. Jones, Jr., 32, died in Miss.; a daughter, Mrs. Carla Fawn to upgrade to QMED at Piney Point Mayfield, Ky., on Mar. 31. Brother Ash; his father, Leo of Oxford, Me., in July. He was a native of Alabama Jones joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in and a sister, Mrs. Ruth Donkus of and was a resident of Mobile. Surviving the port of Paducah, Ky. in 1975 sailing- Auburn. are his widow, Delores, and three sons, as a deckhand for the Inland Tug Co., Lawrence, Steven and Victor. Orgulf Transportation Co. and for the WUIiam Willis, 52, American Barge Line Co. of Jeffersondied in San Francisco ville, Ind. Born in Cairo, 111., he was a on Feb. 21. Brother resident there. Interment was in the Willis joined the SIU SIU pensioner Wickliffe, Ky. Cemetery. Surviving are in the port of San Salomon M. Rosa, his mother, Margaret of Cairo and his Francisco in 1962 69, passed away at father, Amuel. sailing as an AB. He home on Jan. 14. sailed 18 years and Brother Rosa joined Robert J. Nehl, Sr., 37, died on Apr. was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World the Union in the port 7. Brother Nehl joined the SIU-aflBliWar II. A native of Kentucky, he was of New York in 1959 ated IBU in the port of St. Louis sailing a resident of San Francisccvat his death. sailing as a wiper. He for the American Barge Co. and for Burial was in Ashland, Ky. Surviving sailed 24 years and Eagle Marine Industries. He was a resi­ are three sons, Larry Lee of Miamis- was a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces dent of Belleville, 111. Surviving are his burg, Ohio, and Michael and Timothy; in World War II. Born in Puerto Rico, widow, Sharon; three sons, Robert, a brother, Carl of Fairborn, Ohio, and he was a resident of Aguadilla, P.R. Daniel and Shane, and a daughter, a sister, Mrs. Thelma Walden of Bur­ Burial was in Puerto Rico. Surviving is Elene. lington, Wash. his widow, Margarita. IBU pensioner Ellen E. Gaines, 68, passed away on Mar. 9. Sister Gaines join­ ed the union in the port of Frankfort, Mich, in 1953 sailing in the steward depart­ ment. She was born in Munising, Mich, and was a resident of Elberta, Mich. Surviving are her mother, R. June of Elberta and a broth­ er, Floyd of Prudenville, Mich. SIU pensioner WUIiam V. H. Suslkarl, 80, died of diabetes in Suomi, Finland on Feb. 8. Brother Susikari joined the Union in the port of New York in 1955 sailing as an AB. He sailed 52 years and was on the picket line in the 1962 Robin Line beef. Bora in Kuru, Finland, whe was a resi­ dent of Suomi. Surviving are his widow, Martta Katrina, and three daughters, Mimi, Tuovi and Mitra, all of Helsinici, Finland. IBU pensioner Eric Yorke Scott, 68, died in the Tampa V.A. Hospital of a central nervous sys­ tem ailment on Feb. 5. Brother Scott joined the Union in the port of Mobile in 1953 sailing as a captain for the Pilot Service Co., Mobile. He sailed 42 years and was a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard from 1931 to 1952. Seafarer Scott was born in Cayman Brae, the Cayman Islands, B.W.I, and was a resi­ dent there. Burial was in West End Cemetery, Cayman Brae. Surviving is his widow, Cynthia. IBU pensioner Neil Stewart, 82, passed away on Mar. .19. Brother Stewart joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1962 sailing as a line­ man for the Great Lakes Towing Co. and the Great Lakes Tug & Dredge Co. in 1964. He was born in Scotland and was a resident of Toledo, Ohio. Seafarer Stewart was a U.S. naturalized citizen. Surviving is his widow, Mintie Marie. Lifeboaters Complete Class Port New York ... .. Philadelphia .. .. Baltimore .. Norfolk .. Jacksonville .. .. Detroit Houston .. New Orleans .... Mobile .. San Francisco . .. Wilmington .. .. Seattle .. Piney Point ... . San Juan .. Columbus .. Chicago .. Port Arthur ... . . Buffalo . St Louis' . Cleveland Jersey City .... . Page 26 Date June June June June June 7 8 9 10 10 Deep Sea -., ...I... ... ....... ... 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 9:30 a.m. 2:00 p.m. June 14 ... • « * June 14 ... 2:30 p.m. June 15 ... ... 2:30 p.m. June 16 ... June 17 ...'... 2:30 p.m. June 21 ... June 25 ... June 12 ... .. .I0:30a.m. June 10 ... ... 2:30 p.m. June 19 ... June 15 ... June 19 ... June 16 ... , , June 17 ... June 17 ... June 14 ... IBU .. ... ..... ..... ..... .. • • • • 5:00 p.m. . • • • • 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. •. * •. UIW 7.00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. ... •• « • ... 5:00 p.m. • • • •. ..... 5:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. .. ... 5:00 p.m. . • • • • ... 5:00 p.m. • • • • • — .. • • • • 99 "• — ...10:30 a.m. • • • • . .• •• • • ••• . •• •• • ... 5:00 p.m. • • • • • " ... 5:00 p.m. »• • ScOO p.m* • • • • • . e. 5:00 p.m. • • • • • Displaying their graduation diplomas with Lifeboat Instructor Paul Allman (right) are four more successful lifeboat candidates. From left are: Jorge Bermeo; Enriqueo Gonzales; Leslie Bryant, and Luis Almodovar. Seafarers Log �John M.Beyer, 38, died on Apr. 15. Brother Beyer joined the SIU in the port of Chicago in 1970 sail­ ing as an AB and deck maintenance for Kinsman Marine and American Steamship Cos. He sailed 18 years and was a vet­ eran of the post-World War II U.S. Army. Seafarer Beyer was born in Chi­ cago, 111. and was a resident there. Surviving are his mother, Mildred of Chicago and his father, Michael. IBU pensioner Mayo Brasseaux, 74, died of a heart attack in Nederland, Tex. on Feb. 25. Brother Brasseaux joined the SlU-affiliated Union in Port Arthur in 1963 sailing as a cook for the Sabine Towing and Trans­ portation Co. from 1948 to 1964. He attended a Piney Point Pensioners Con­ ference in 1970. Seafarer Brasseaux was born in Carencro, Tex. and was a resi­ dent of Nederland. Interment was in Greenlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Port Arthur. Surviving are his widow, Marie, and a sister, Mrs. Albert Faulk of Port Arthur. Edward F. Farrell Jr., 48, died on Apr. 13. Brother Farrell joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of New York in 1963 sailing last as a mate for the Erie-Lacka­ wanna Railroad from 1946 to 1976. He was a veteran of the post-World War II U.S. Army. Born in Bayonne, N.J., he was a resident' of Cliffwood Beach, N.J. Surviving are his widow, Doris; t\vo sons, Edward and Albert, and six daughters, Beverly, Linda, Ethel, Alberta, Mary and Audrey. Eugene E. Gore, 49, died in Bellevue Hospital, New York City, on Apr. 18. Brother Gore joined the SIU in the port of San Francisco in 1962 sailing last as a QMED. He sailed 28 years, was a member of the Sailors Union of the Pacific from 1953 to 1962 and upgraded at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, Piney Point, Md., in 1972. Seafarer Gore was born ia Bremerton, Wash, and was a resi­ dent of the port of Norfolk. Surviving are his mother, Mrs. John S. Dennis of Norfolk and a niece, Nancy Patterson of Buflfalo, N.Y. SIU pensioner Millard B. ElUotf, 59, died on Jan. 14. Brother Elliott joined Union in 1946 in the port of Mobile sail­ ing as a chief stew­ ard. He sailed 30 ' • years. Born in Knoxville, Tenn., he was a resident of Mobile. Surviving are his widow, Mary and four daughters, Deborah, Frankie Mae, Linda and Patricia. May, 1976 Harold E. "Ace" g Aiiinghaus, 47, died of a heart attack ^ aboard the SS James (Ogden Marine) off Guam on Aug. 7. Brother Arlinghaus was dead on arrival at the Giiam Memo­ rial Hospital. He joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of Baltimore last sailing as a bosun. Seafarer Arlinghaus sailed 31 years and during the Vietnam War. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, he was a resi­ dent of Wilmington, Calif. Burial was at sea. Surviving are his widow, Mozelle; a daughter, Mrs. Shirley L. Gray of Wil­ mington; his father, Edward; his mother, Mrs. Arthur Weiss of Cincinnati; a brother, Edward of Cincinnati; a sister, Larain of Columbus, Ohio, and a niece, Toni Gale Arlinghaus of Cincinnati. Robert M. Kirkwood, 60, died of multiple injuries after being struck by a car in the port of Phila­ delphia on Feb. 24. Brother Kirkwood joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1953 sailing as an AB. He attended a Piney Point Crews Conference in 1970 and was a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. Seafarer Kirkwood was born in Glasgow, Scotland and was a resident of Philadelphia. He was a nat­ uralized U.S. citizen. Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Sarah Coles; a brother, William, and a sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Kelly, all of Philadelphia. SIU pensioner Ethan M. Mercer, 66, died on Apr. 15. Brother Mercer joined the Union in the port of Mobile in ^ 1952 sailing last as a •• chief electrician. He HA ^^BH sailed 27 years. Born in Oklahoma City, Okla., he was a resi­ dent of Mobile. Surviving are his widow, Bessie and a son, Richard. Sherman E. Miller, 62, passed away on Apr. 13. Brother Miller joined the SIU in 1945 in Port Ar­ thur sailing last as a chief electrican. He ^ sailed 30 years and : was a wounded vet­ eran of the U.S. Air Forces in World War 11. A native of Nacodogoces, Tex., he was a resident of the port of Hous­ ton. Surviving are his widow, Camille; a brother, Frank of Houston; a sister, Mrs. W. P. Mitchell of Shreveport, La., and a nephew, Jackie I. Miller. Lawrence Parker, 53, died on Mar. 23. Brother Parker joined the SIU in the port of Seattle in 1969 sail­ ing as an AB. He sail­ ed almost eight years, upgraded at Piney Point in July 1974 and was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and after. Born in Los Angeles, he was a resident of Gold Beach, Ore. Surviving are his widow, Lois, and a son, Lawrence Jr. Fiavio C. Perez, 50, died of a heart at­ tack in River Ridge, La. on Dec. 5. Broth­ er Perez joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1964 sailing as an AB. He sailed 14 years and was in the Colombia Navy from 1941 to 1949. Born in Tunja, Colombia, he was a resident of Harahan, La. Seafarer Perez was a naturalized American citi­ zen. Burial was in the Garden of Mem­ ories Cemetery, Metairie, La. Surviving is his mother, Silvia of Bogota, Colom­ bia. IBU pensioner Marcus D. Gaskins, 59, died on Mar. 13. Brother Gaskins joined the SlU-affili­ ated union in the port of Norfolk in 1971 sailing as a captain for 14 years and for the Allied Towing Co. from 1956 to 1974. He was born in New Bern, N.C. and was a resident there. Surviving is a daughter, Mrs. Polly Griffin of New Bern. Andreas P. Papadimafis, 61, passed away in Greece on Mar. 12. Brother Papadimatis joined the SIU in the port of ^ New York in 1968 sailing as a chief stewHlk 7 B^H ^rd. He was bom in Greece and was a U.S. naturalized citi­ zen. Seafarer Papadimatis was a resident of the Bronx, N.Y. and a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War 11. Sur­ viving is his widow, Kyriaki of Piraeus, Greece. SIU pensioner Daniel I. Butts, 67, died on Mar. 29 in California. Brother Butts joined the Union in 1938 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. He sailed 46 years, was Puerto Rico port agent for five years and was an AB and lifeboat Jnstructor at Piney Point from 1961 to 1971. Born in Staten Island, N.Y., he was a resident of Colma, Calif. Burial was in New York. Surviving are his widow, Maria of Brentwood, L.I., N.Y.; a son, Daniel; a daughter, Anna; his mother, Lena, and a son-in-law, Ed­ mund J. Rodriguez, both of Brentwood. SIU pensioner Morris Riechelson, 77, passed away on Mar. 9. Brother Rie­ chelson joined the Union in 1940 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. He sailed -34 years, walked the picket line in the Greater N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961 and was a wounded veteran of the U.S. Army in World War 1. Seafarer Riechelson was born in Lithuania and was a resident of North Miami Beach, Fla. He was a naturalized U.S. citizen. Surviving are his widow, Ella; three sons, Sidney, Eugene and Benjamin and his mother, Anna of Camden, N.J. Robert E. McNatt, 51, was taken off the SS Lyman Hall (Wa­ terman) to a hospital in Djibouti, French Somaliland, East Af­ rica, where he died , .on Mar. 31. Brother McNatt joined the SIU in in the port of Mobile sailing as a fireman-watcrtender. He sailed 30 years. Seafarer McNatt was born in Moulton, Iowa and was a res­ ident of Florence, Miss. Surviving is his mother. Pearl of Florence. Charles R. Ran­ som, 43, was found dead aboard the SS Transeastern (Hud­ son Waterways) on Feb. 19 on the way to the port of Odessa, Russia. Brother Ransom joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1968 sailing as a cook. He sailed nine years and was a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard and the U.S. Army from 1949 to 1955. Seafarer Ransom was born in New Orleans and was a resident there. Burial was in the U.S.A. Surviving are his widow, Anna, and his mother, Sarah of New Orleans. James A. Reid, 22, died on Apr. 3. Brother Reid joined the SIU in the port of Duluth in 1974 sail­ ing as a wiper. He was born in Mc­ Gregor, Minn, and was a resident there. Surviving is his mother, Wilma of Mc­ Gregor. SIU pensioner Joseph M. Cash, 71, died of pneumonia in Albemarle Hospital, Elizabeth City, N.C. on Mar. 3. Brother Cash joined the Union in the port of Baltimore in 1953 sailing 43 years. He was born in Pulas­ ki, Va. and was a resident of South Mills, N.C. Cremation took place in the Princess Ann Memorial Park Ceme­ tery, Virginia.Beach, Va. Surviving arc his widow, Olgaritte; a stepson, Harry Shaw, and two daughters, Elaine and Audrey. Charles L. Fishel, 42, died aboard the SS Arthur Middleton (Waterman) on Mar. 29 between the ports of Bremerhaven, West Germany and Murmansk, Russia. Brother Fishel joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1953 sailing as a chief steward. He was on the picket line in the 1963 Puerto Rico Lighterage beef, attended the Piney Point Crews Conference No. 9, and the 1965 Stewards Recertification Program. He was a veteran of the postWorld War II U.S. Army. Seafarer Fishel was born in Ohio and was a resident of Youngstpwn, Ohio. Surviv­ ing arc his'mother, Mrs. Charlotte Davis and a brother, A. H. Coles, both of Youngstown. Page 27 w% �Hall to Congress: Probe Coast Guard in Oil Rig Loss Continued from Page 3 time friend of the SIU, who served as consultant to the SIU's Plan's Board of Trustees and was instrumental in build­ ing up the SIU Scholarship Fund and Welfare Programs. Hall renewed his personal and the SIU's sincere regret at the passing of the genial 75-year-old New Orleans resident last December, and said that the Union would name its Scholarship Fund after Logan. Other Speakers In addition to President Hall, other top maritime leaders participating at the Tulane meeting were: Robert J. Blackwell, assistant secretary of com­ merce for maritime affairs; Rear Adm. Sam H. Moore, commander of the Military Sealift Command; Capt. J. W. Clark, president of Delta Steamship Co., and Anthony Scotto, president of New York Local 1814 of the Interna­ tional Longshoremen's Assn. Robert Blackwell announced that the latest sale of grain to the Soviet Union, amounting to two ^nillion tons, will mean an additional five sailings per month for U.S.-flag ships until Septem­ ber. Presently, American ships number 10 sailings per month to the Soviet Union. Blackwell predicted the slump in the world tanker market would continue through 1980 when the present world tanker surplus will be worked off. How­ ever, Blackwell looked optimistically to the growth of a U.S. fleet of liquified natural gas carriers "if the Federal Power Commission approves an El Paso Gas Co. application to construct an Alaskan Gas Pipeline." Transport Policy Rear Adm. Sam H. Moore stated that the U.S. needs a strong and viable merchant marine and Navy to meet Keep Hospitals Open Continued from Page 2 Texas, vehemently opposed the pro­ posed closings. The hearings In Boston and Galves­ ton reflect the general feelings of all the communities where PHS hospitals are located. Community residents rec­ ognize the value and potential of the hospitals and want them to remain open. In all ports where PHS hospitals are located, SIU officials participated in hearings or in contacting the heads of local Health Planning Agencies to present the SIU's position on the PHS controversy. economic and defense requirements, and he called for "an overall transporta­ tion policy" to accomplish this goal. "We need more than a policy," said the MSC chief, "we need a cooperative, stronger day-to-day working relation­ ship." Moore pointed out that the Soviet Union now operates a merchant fleet that exceeds ours in numbers. "Profit is not their motivation. Penetration of world trade markets and the position of political influence they can gain are more important." 'Skimming the Cream' Capt. J. W. Clark, also keying his talk on Soviet merchant shipping, said that the Russians are "skimming the cream" of the cargo and reducing rates in every direction." Clark charged that "East-West trade is nothing but quicksand—the fiction of detente." He stated that the best approach to fight "the menace of Soviet shipping is the bilateral agreement, which commits most of the cargo on a trade route to ships of one of the two trading partners." Clark charged "otherwise, we're go­ ing to be on the outside and are going to be deluged by foreign ships we can't rely upon in times of national need." Attacks Mlnibridge Anthony Scotto said that the ILA is fighting the joint rail-water rate known as minibridge, which is moving cargo out of New York by rail to the West Coast for sea shipment. Scotto said that minibridge was con­ tributing to the fact that "work in the port of New York has fallen from 40 million man-hours to 21 million manhours per year." Scotto called minibridge false intermodalism with the steamship operators subsidizing the railroads and "the land portion not paying its own way." Piney Pointers Give to SPAD In another area concerning the PHS hospitals, the SIU is fighting to get the Galveston PHS facility moved from its present site into the modern Space Cen­ ter Memorial Hospital in Nassau Bay. This facility, which • is owned by the Federal Government, is presently closed. The proposed move, which has re­ ceived widespread support in Texas, makes economic sense because it would cost the Government less to move the hospital than to refurbish the present facility. Transcolumbia and Ea^|es .,1 ^... 7 Two recent graduates of the Lundeberg School In PIney Point, (I. to r.) John Martin and Don Dokulll, are handed their $20 SPAD receipts from SIU Patrol­ man Teddy BabkowskI at a payoff aboard the ST Overseas Vivian (Maritime Overseas) late last month at the Howard ON Co. Dock In Bayonne, N.J. Change of Address Or New Subscriber Editor, SEAFARERS LOG. 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232 I would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG—please put my name on your mailing list. (Print information) NAME ADDRESS CITY With snow on the ground, Seafarers of the 04 SS Transcolumbia (Hudson Waterways) feed scraps by hand (rear left) to 35 American bald eagles from the Adak, Alaska Game Preserve on the dock of the U.S. Naval Station. Chief Steward Tom Ullsse, who took the photo, says they were "lined up like sea­ gulls waiting to be fed" aboard the ship and on the dock. He said they had "rough seas and smooth spirits" on their four-month voyage with a deck cargo of a gasoline truck, helicopters, landing craft, and bulldozers for delivery to Honolulu, Wake Is., Subic Ba\{, P.I., Sattahip, Thailand, Pusan, S. Korea, Adak, U.S., the West Coast, Gulf, and finally, the port of Beaumont, Tex. Early this year the Transcolumbia sailed to the Mideast and In May was on a run to the Far East again. Page 28 STATE ZIP. .^. SIU-IBU members please give: Soc. Sec. # Bk# -/• TO AVOID DUPLICATION: If you are an old suhscriher and have a change of address, please give your former address below or send mailing label from last issne received. ADDR]^ CITY STATE. ZIP. Seafarers Log �Stephen CanSeafarer Stephen Carr, 53, has been a member of the SIU since 1941 and he began shipping out as a bosun in 1946. A native of Cambridge, Mass., Brother Carr makes -- — his home in Staten Island, N.Y. He ships out of the port of New York. Sal Sbriglio Seafarer Sal Sbriglio, 47, has been a member of the SIU since 1952 and he began ship­ ping out as a bosun in 1959. A native of Boston, Mass., Brother Sbriglio makes his home in the port of Wilmington with his wife, Dorothea. He ships out of that port. Jack M. Dalton Seafarer Jack M. Dalton, 50, has been a member of the SW since 1944 and he began ship­ ping out as a bosun in 1956. A native of Washington, Pa., Brother Dalton makes his home in Galena Park, Tex. He ships out of the port of Houston. 12 More Bosuns Graduate Another group of Seafarers gradu­ ated from the SIU's Bosuns Recertification Program this month and have rejoined their ships with a greater knowledge of their Union and its history, and the state of the entire mari­ time industry. In the nearly three years since it was instituted, the Bosuns Recertihcation Program has made great strides in educating the many Seafarers who have participated in it. These men, the lead­ ers of the unlicensed crews on SIUcontracted ships, have spent two months learning about the SIU, its past, where it stands today and where it will go in the future, and the present state and future of the U.S. maritime industry. The first four weeks of the program are spent at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. Here the men partake in classes on Union education and Union history, and also study the SIU contract, constitution, and benefit plans. They learn about the maritime industry and the new ships being con­ structed; they take firefighting and first aid courses, and also get a taste of politics with visits to Washington. The second month of the program is spent at Union Headquarters in New York. It is here that the bosuns see the operation of their Union in action. They visit all the departments, includ­ ing records, claims, data center, the control room and the LOG. The men also assist in paying off vessels coming into New York; in registering men for shipping, and paying visits to the USPHS hospital in the area. After completing both phases of this program the Recertified Bosun is much better qualified in all the aspects of his job. He is more familiar with the tech­ nological advances of the new vessels which have been built, he can hold more informative shipboard meetings and is better able to answer questions and settle beefs. The main goal and objective of this program has been better communi­ cation. Though programs such as this one and the 'A* Seniority Upgrading Program, that goal is being accom­ plished. Donald Pool Joseph Snyder Seafarer Donald Pool, 49, has been a member of the SIU since 1944 and he began shipping out as a bosun in 1956. A native of Frankfort, III., Brother Pool makes his home there. He ships out of the port of New Orleans. Seafarer Joseph "Andy" Snyder, 64, has been shipping with the SIU since 1946, and he started sailing as bosun the same year. A native , of Altoona, Pa., he now lives in Mary' land and ships from the port of Baltimore. Carrol Quinnt Floyd Fritz Joseph San FHippo Seafarer Joseph M San FHippo, 49, has ^ been a member of • the SIU since 1950 and he began ship­ ping out as a bosun in 1960. A native of Boston, Mass., Brother San FHippo ships out of the port of San Francisco where he makes his home with his wife, Marjorie. A' Book Program With the successful completion by six more members this month, the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program has now graduated 227 Seafarers with full 'A' book status. The six graduates this month are Luis Fuentes, Archie Bligen, Jose Perez, William Stark, Jose Calo and Edward Wilisch. The purpose of this program is to give new full book members a chance to sharpen their seafaring skills and at the same time gain a better understand­ ing of our Union's operations, functions and goals.' Not only does the 'A* Seniority Pro­ gram benefit the new full book member who will have greater shipping oppor­ tunities with his *A' book, but it also benefits tbe entire membership. The brothers who graduate from this pro­ gram are valuable additions to our Union's membership because they are well prepared to take on the responsi­ bilities and obligations of a full 'A' book member, thereby increasing the SIU's strength and unity. May, 1976 Anthony Hanna Seafarer Anthony Hanna, 55, has been a member of the SIU since 1947 and he began shipping out as a bosun in 1960. A native of nearby Scranion. Pa., Brother Hanna makes his home in the port of Baltimore from which he ships out. Charles Dawson Seafarer Charles Dawson, 48, has been a member of the SIU since 1951, • and he began shipI ping out as bosun in 1956. A native of Brooklyn, N.Y., he now makes his home in Lynnwood, Wash, with his wife Maxine. Brother Dawson ships from the port of Seattle. John Frazier Seafarer John Frazier, 49, has been a member of the SIU since 1965, and he began ship­ ping out as bosun in 1969. A native of Louisiana, Brother Frazier now ships • from the port of Houston where he makes his home. James Corder Seafarer Carrol Quinnt, 55, has been a member of the SIU since 1940 and he began ship­ ping out as a bosun in 1942. A native of Baltimore, Brother Quinnt makes his home in Portland, Ore. He ships out of the port of Seattle, home. Luis Fuentes Seafarer Luis Fu­ entes has been sail­ ing with the SIU in the steward depart­ ment since 1968. Before starting the 'A' Seniority Up­ grading Program, Brother Fuentes upSsP graded to assistant cook at the Harry Lundeberg School. A native of Puerto Rico, Brother Fu­ entes now lives in New York City and ships from that port. William Stark Seafarer William Stark started sailing with the SIU after his graduation from the Lundeberg School in 1972. Brother Stark re­ turned to Piney Point to study for his AB's ticket be­ fore attending the 'A' Seniority Upgrad­ ing Program. A native and resident of New York City, Brother Stark ships out of that port. Archie Bligen Seafarer Archie Bligen has been sail­ ing with the SIU since his graduation from the Harry Lundeberg School trainee program in 1973. Shipping as a QMED, Brother I Bligen earned that rating at Piney Point before attending the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program. Brother Bligen is a native and resident of Charleston, S.C. He ships from the port of New York. Seafarer Floyd Fritz, 50, has been shipping with the SIU since 1945, and he began sailing as a bosun in 1952. A native of Ohio, he now ships from the port of Jacksonville where he makes his Jose Perez Seafarer Jose Pe­ rez has been sailing with the SIU since 1966. A member of the black gang. Brother Perez earned his FOWT endrosement at the \ New York Andrew Furuseth Training School. Brother Perez, a native of Puerto Rico, ships from the port of New York and lives in Jersey City, N.J. with his wife Aida and their three children. Seafarer James Corder, 50, has been a member of the SIU since 1951 and he began ship­ ping out as a bosun in 1964. A native of South Carolina, Brother Corder makes his home there with his wife, Bonita. He ships out of the port of Jacksonville. Jose Calo Seafarer Jose Calo began sailing with the SIU in 1967 after graduat­ ing from the New York A ndrew Furu­ seth Training School. Before start­ ing the 'A' Seniority Program, Brother Calo obtained his QMED endorsement at the Harry Lundeberg School. A na­ tive of Spain, Brother Calo now lives in Harrison, N.J. with his wife Helen and their three children. He ships from the port of New York. Edward Wilisch Seafarer Edward Wilisch has been sailing with the SIU since his graduation from the Harry Lundeberg School in 1973. Brother Wilisch returned to Piney Point to study for his AB ticket be­ fore attending the 'A' Seniority Upgrad­ ing Program. Living in Rockville, Md., Brother Wilisch is a native of New York City and ships from that port. Page 29 �For a Better Job Today Deck Department ABLE SEAMAN The course of instruction is four weeks in length and leads to the Coast Guard en­ dorsement of Abie Seaman—12 Months —Any Waters or Able Seaman—Unlim, ited—Any Waters. Course Requirements: Able Seaman 12 Months—Any Waters. You must: • Be 19 years of age • Have 12 months seatime as Ordi­ nary Seaman, OR Be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have eight months seafime as Ordinary Seaman • Be able to pass the prescribed physi­ cal, including eyesight requirements. Able Seaman Unlimited—Any Waters. You must: • Be 19 years of age • Have 36 months seatime as Ordinary Seaman or Able Seaman 12 Months • Be able to pass the prescribed physi­ cal, including eyesight requirements. Starting Dates: May 27, September 2. QUARTERMASTER The course of instruction leading to certification as Quartermaster consists of Basic Navigation instruction to include Radar; Loran; Fathometer; RDF; and Tlie Harry LrmdlelDerg' also includes a review of Basic Seaman­ ship; use of the Magnetic and Gyro Compass; Rules of the Road; Knots and. Splices; Firefighting and Emergency Pro­ cedures. Course Requirements: Must hold en­ dorsement as Able Seaman (Unlimited— Any Waters). Starting Dates: April 29, August 2. LIFEBOATMAN The course of instruction is two weeks in length and leads to the Coast Guard en­ dorsement of Lifeboatman. Course Requirements: Must have 90 days seatime in any department. Starting Dates: April 29; May 13, 27; June 10, 24; July 8, 22; August 5, 19; September 2, 16, 30; October 14, 28. Engine Department QMED-Any Hating The course of instruction leading to cer­ tification as QMED—Any Rating is eight weeks in length and includes instruction leading to the Coast Guard endorsements which comprise this rating. Course Requirements: You must show QMED Hopeful Graduates On a bright day, QMED Instructor Jack Parcel (right) poses on the deck of the training ship SS Zimmerman with one of his latest course graduates, Joseph Vain holding diploma at the HLSS, Piney Point, Md. Did You Know... Last month 64 Seafarers up­ graded their skills, earning power and job security through the vocational courses at HLSS. The Lundeberg School has an upgrading course to meet your career needs, too! evidence of six months seatime in at least one engine department rating. Starting Dates: April 29; May 27; June 24; July 22. FOWT The course is four weeks in length and leads to endorsement as Fireman, Watertender, and/or Oiler. Course Requirements: If you have a Wiper endorsement only, you must: • Be able to pass the prescribed physi­ cal, including eyesight requirements Five FOWTs Get Diplomas On a dark day, FOWT Instructor Greg Stabryiia ( 2nd left) stands still for a graduation day class photo of (I. to r.): Mike Martin; Herbert Brandt; Aian Garoner; Greg Winquist, and Alan Cooper. • Have six months seatime as Wiper, OR Be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have three months seatime as Wiper • If you have an engine department rat­ ing there are no requirements. Starting Dates: July 12. WELDING The course of instruction in basic welding consists of classroom and onthe-job training including practical train­ ing in electric arc welding and cutting; and oxy-acetylene brazing, welding and cutting. On completion of the course, an HLS Certificate of Graduation will be awarded. Course Requirements: • Engine department personnel must hold endorsement as QMED—Any Rating • Deck and steward department per­ sonnel must hold a rating in their department. Starting Dates: May 27, October 1. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF REFRIGERATED CONTAINERS '1 he course of instruction leading to cer­ tification as Refrigerated Container Me­ chanic consists of both classroom and on-the-job training that includes the fol­ lowing: instruction covering all units on refrigeration, electrical and engine tune-up on gasoline and diesel units, operation, maintenance and trouble shooting on all refrigeration units, instruction of funda­ mentals of operation and servicing and diagnostic procedures used with electrical circuitry. Course Requirements: Applicants must hold Coast Guard endorsements as Elec­ trician and Refrigerating Engineer or QMED-Any Rating. Length of Course: The normal length of the course is four (4) weeks. Starting Date: June 14. A College Career Is Availalble to You One college and two post secondary trade/vocational school scholarships are awarded to Seafarers each year. These scholarships have been specially de­ signed to meet the educational needs of Seafarers. Application requirements are geared for the man who has been out of school several years, so you will only be com­ peting with other seamen with similar educational backgrounds. The awards are granted in April, but you should begin your application process now. These are the scholarships offered: 1. Four-year college degree scholar­ ship. This award is in the amount of $10,000. Page 30 2. Two-year community or junior col­ lege or post secondary trade/voca­ tional schools scholarships. These awards are in the amount of $5000. The trade/vocational awards offer var­ ious options if you wish to continue shipping. In such a program you may develop a trade or skill which would im­ prove your performance aboard ship as well as help you obtain a better paying job when you are ashore. Eligibility requirements are as follows: 1. Have not less than two years of actual employment on vessels of companies signatory to ,Seafarers Welfare Plan. 2. Have one day of employiqent on a vessel in the sixth-month ' period immediately preceding date of ap­ plication. 3. Have 90 days of employment on a vessel in the previous calendar year. Pick up a scholarship application now. They are available in the ports or you may write to the following address and request a copy of the Seafarers Applica­ tion: Seafarers Welfare Plan College Scholarships 275 20th Street Brooklyn, New York 11215 A College Education For Your Children Four scholarships are awarded to de­ pendents of Seafarers. These four-year scholarships are for $10,000 each at any accredited college or university. If you have three years sea time, encourage your children to apply. They should request the Dependents Application from the above address. Seafarers Log �For Job Security Tomorrow Scliool Of Seamanstiip • Steward Department Steward Department All Steward Department Courses bead To Certification By HLSS. CHIEF STEWARD The course of instruction is six weeks long and covers all phases of Steward De­ partment management and operation. Course Requirements: All candidates must have seatime and/or training in com­ pliance with one of the following; • Three years seatime in a rating above 3rd cook or assistant cook OR • Six months seatime as 3rd cook or assistant cook, six months seatime as cook and baker, six months seatime as chief cook and hold HLS certifi­ cates of completion for each program OR • 12 months seatime as 3rd cook or assistant cook, six months seatime as cook and baker, six months sea­ time as chief cook and hold HLS cer­ tificates of completion for the cook and baker and chief cook programs OR • 12 months seatime as 3rd cook or assistant cook, 12 months seatime as cook and baker, and six months sea­ time as chief cook and hold an HLS certificate of completion for the chief cook program. Starting Dates: April 29; June 10; July 22; September 2; October 14. CHIEF COOK The course of instruction is six weeks in length and students specialize in the prep­ aration of soups, sauces, meats, seafoods, and gravies. Course Requirements: All candidates must have seatime and/or training in com­ pliance with one of the following: • 12 months seatime as cook and baker OR • Three years seatime in the steward department, with six months as 3rd cook or assistant cook and six months as cook and baker OR • Six months seatime as 3rd cook or assistant cook and six months as cook and baker OR • 12 months seatime as 3rd cook or assistant cook and six months sea­ time as cook and baker and hold a certificate of completion for the HLS cook and baker training program. Starting Dates: Starting Dates: May 13; June 24; August 5; September 16; October 28. Note: Courses and starting dates are subject to change at any time. Any change will he noted in the LOG. High School Program Is Available to All Seafarers Do What Over 50 Of Your Fellow Seafarers Have Done.,. COOK AND BAKER ASSISTANT COOK The course of instruction is six weeks in length and students specialize in the selection and preparation of breakfast foods, breads, desserts, and pastries. The course of instruction is sbt weeks in length and students specialize in the selection and preparation of vegetables and salads. Course Requirements: All candidates must have twelve months seatime in the steward department, OR three months sea­ time in the steward department and be a graduate of the HLS entry rating program. Course Requirements: All candidates must have seatime and/or training in com­ pliance with one of the following: • 12 months seatime as a 3rd cook or assistant cook OR • 24 months in the steward department with six months as a 3rd cook or as­ sistant cook OR • Six months seatime as 3rd cook or assistant cook and hold a certificate of completion from the HLS assist­ ant cook training program. Starting Dates: May 27; July 8; August 19; September 30. These Courses Will Be Start­ ing Soon: • Diesels • LNG/LPG Starting Dates: April 29; May 13, 27; June 10, 24; July 8, 22; August 5, 19; September 2, 16, 30; October 14, 28. Watch the Seafarers Log for Starting Dates UPGRADING APPLICATION Name. Date of Birth . (Last) (First) (Middle) Mo./Day/Year Address (Street) , Telephone #_ (City) (State) (Zip Code) Book Number (Area Code) Seniority Date Book Was Issued Port Presently Registered In_ .Port Issued. Social Security #. . Endorsement(s) Now Held _ Piney Point Graduate: • Yes Entry Program: From, No • (if so, fill in below) to Endorsement(s) Received. (Dates Attended) Upgrading Program: From. "In most cases, a solid vocational and academic education will mean the difference between just any job and a good job." , Endorsement(s) Received • to. (Dates Attended) Do you hold a letter of completion for Lifeboat: • Yes • No; Fire Fighting: Dates Available for Training • Yes • No • I Am Interested In: Wayne Champine • • • • "I wanted to better myself as a person and one sure way to do that, was to better my education." DECK AB-12 Months AB Unlimited Quartermaster Lifeboatman • LNG/LPG • Diesel • Welder Exequiel Liwag Get the reading, writing and math skills you need for job security and upgrading through the high school equivalency (GED) program at the Harry Lundeberg School. It only takes four to eight weeks, and your Brothers can tell you that it's really worth it! Interested? Pick up a copy of the pre­ test kit in your port or write to this address: Margaret Nalen, Director Academic Ediication Department Harry Lundeberg School Piney Point, Maryland 20674 When you complete the test, return it to the Lundeberg School. HLS will tell you the results and give you an estimate of the length of time you'll need to com-' plete the GED program. REMEMBER! This test is not to see May, 1976 who scores high or low. It helps HLS de­ sign a study program just for you—a pro­ gram that our teachers will help you, as an individual, to follow. So apply today. It's easy to qualify. Just make sure that you have: 1. One year of seatime. 2. Your initiation fees paid in full. 3. All outstanding monetary obliga­ tions, such as dues or loans, paid in full. Your classes will be small (usually just six to eight students). You'll get lots of individual help. And completing the GED program opens the door to the other edu­ cational- opportunities that the SIU has for you. A high school diploma is the first step towards qualifying for one of the three scholarships for Seafarers that are offered each year. ENGINE • QMED • FOWT • Dk.Mech. • • • • STEWARD Asst. Cook Cook & Baker Chief Cook Steward ADVANCED COURSES • Advanced Pumpman Procedures • Advanced Electrical Procedures • Refrigeration Container Mechanic RECORD OF SEATIME — (Show only amount needed to upgrade in rating checked above or attach letter of service, whichever is applicable.) SHIP SIGNATURE RATING HELD DATE OF SHIPMENT DATE OF DISCHARGE DATE RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: LUNDEBERG UPGRADING CENTER, PINEY POINT, MD. 20674 Page 31 �f •^ ^ . P • fSIU; • \ Ofn«iat paMteattoa at tiM SBAFAABRS mTBRMAnONAL tINlON• Attoatte, Mff, l4ikM mmk latoiiB W«t«ra Dtatrtet- ATL-OIO Bled $14N BeffiiHiii The following Seafare legislative activities whi^ the Seafarers Political Actn dues, initiation fees, etc., for contributi^k) Ten who have r^ one has ^mtjjf^ed $300, one $60l feels that itrtfl^in^ming months—^ Seafarers are td^^fotMCted. AcevedOyV. Loml r,A. FarnenJp^ Malens Faosf,y3^ ]Vfarciis,M.^ Martin, T. J. Fay, J. Ferrara, A. tson, J. rdone, S. Foster, J. ink Jr., S. ,G. |tes,II. McC||IH,J.L McElr#^^^ McKay, Mears,F. J. Mellndez, A. brd, H. Wi |[n all, have demonstrated an aJ •)ur social and economic welfa beginning of 1976. (The law way the trade unionist can tak he SIU's voice be heard in th the year the LOG will be runn elections—our political roU r,v/. p,R. Sapp,C. Schawbland, J. Scott, C. Seabron, S. Seagord, E. Seizor, S. Seizor, R. Sengelaab,B. J. Sand Sanger,: Titical and more to mey, such as intary political ^ntributed $200, because the Union the livelihoods of rw. r,H.c. ice,B.R. i,E.S. plegel, H. $1,100 Honor Roll Christenberry, R. A. ,C. Steams, B. Stephens, C. StoTons, W. Stabblefield, P. Soiiiyan, W. J. Siinrick,R. Tanner, C. Taylor, G. Telegadas, Q TireUI,E. Troy, S.^ Tnrac Unc Vj rc. Bellinger, W. Bergeria, J. Bernstein, A. Bjorasson, A. Blanton, M. J. Blnitt,J. Bobalch,W. J. Bbnser,L. Bondreau, R. J. Bonsson, E. HaU,M. Hall,M.K. Hall,L. HaU,W. Harris, J. Hassan, H. Hassen,B. Hebert, T. Hendrick,R.G. Morrison, J. Mnrray, R. Nash,W. Newberry, J. 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Title A name given to the resource May 1976 Description An account of the resource Headlines: WIN LATEST FIGHT TO KEEP USPHS HOSPITALS OPEN WORKING TOGETHER FOR A BETTER LIFE FIVE PERCENT WAGE HIKE STARTS ON JUNE 16 HALL TO CONGRESS: PROBE COAST GUARD IN OIL RIG LOSS APRIL MEETING FULL AS LAKES START FIT OUT SHARP UNEMPLOYMENT HANGS ON IN THE U.S. 'WORKING DUES' ASSESSMENT CLARIFIED U.S. TUNA FISHERMEN GREATLY REDUCE PORPOISE MORTALITY GIBSON WWRITES ABOUT MERCHANT MARINE - NAVY COOPERATION LARGER VESSELS NEEDED FOR NEW GREAT LAKES ERA BILL EXTENDS U.S. FISHING RIGHTS TO 200 MILES OFFSHORE ILPA URGES ENACTMENT OF POSTAL SERVICE SUBSIDY BILL TEXTILE WORKERS STUDY CONSUMER BOYCOTT AGAINST J.P. 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'i i-i i ?< • I']' • 't! 'B ?¥ • 'r m •fll . '•? . '3• J. • T'' tl •f f �Blackwell to Committee 005 Program Produces Many BeneHts He called the idea without merit, and Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Maritime Affairs Robert J. Blackwell told the House Merchant Marine Sub­ committee of the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee last month that the Maritime Administration's Operating Differential Subsidy (CDS) program "generates benefits in the areas-of trade, employment, and balance of payments." Blackwell, testifying at the subcom­ mittee's oversight hearings into all aspects of the U.S. maritime industry, defended MARAD's CDS program against recent criticism. He stated that "the primary basis for taxpayer support of ship operations is the need to assure a national capability to move military material and essential raw materials in wartime without heavy dependence on foreign flag vessels." The MARAD chief traced some of the changes in the CDS program, in­ cluding extension of subsidy money to bulk carriers. He said that the inclu­ sion of bulkers has made it possible to grant operating subsidies to American vessels transporting Soviet grain, and that these subsidies, he hopes, will in­ sure carriage by the U.S. of its negoti­ ated one-third Of the Soviet grain shipment. More Productive Blackwell stated that in his opinion the subsidized fleet has actually become "more modern and productive since 1970." And heestimated, that "the Gov­ ernment's contribution induces about $4 of private sector expenditure for every Government dollar. The overall impact of U.S. maritime operations on employment has been estimated at about 200,000 jobs, producing taxes of about $600 million." In his testimony, Blackwell responded to recommendations by earlier wit­ nesses that the restriction on CDS funds for American companies with foreignflag carriers as well as U.S.-flag ships be lifted. Among these recommendations on on the subsidy program was a modifica­ tion of the so-called "grandfather clause" of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970. This clause stipulates that any company with both U.S. and foreignflag carriers wishing to qualify for CDS funds must make a written commitment to divest themselves of the foreign ships within 20 years. It had been recommended that the clause be modified as it affects U.S.-flag bulk carriers so that large multinational bulk shipping companies could be im­ mediately enlarge their U.S. fleets and be eligible for subsidy. A further modi­ fication was also recommended by sug­ gesting a formula for the oil companies to be able to build U.S.-flag vessels with CDS and Construction Differential Sub­ sidy (CDS) funds as long as they gave U.S. independent tonnage an equal amount of work. the PRESIDENT'S REPORT: Paul Han Back Pro-Maritime Candidates You don't have to like their political philosophy, foreign policies or ideo­ logical beliefs, but you have to admire the Russians for at least one thing, and that is the way they treat their merchant marine. In the past decade, the Russians have succeeded in building a merchant fleet that not only serves as a working teammate to the expanding Soviet Navy, but has given the Russians an important economic leverage over non-Communist countries, especially with regard to the United States. -•) The fact that the Russian merchant marine, operating as a third-flag fleet along with other Communist and non-Communist fleets, has captureJl nearly half of all liner cargo moving between the U.S. West Coast and the Far East should have opened a lot of eyes in the U.S. Government to the real economic and political danger posed to our nation by the Russian mari­ time expansion. It is truly unfortunate, though, that very few eyes have been opened to this danger. And it is even more unfortunate that the same 'hear no evil, see no evil' attitude on the part of the U.S. Government that has allowed the U.S. merchant fleet to slip from first to seventh place in world rankings continues to prevail in Washington, D.C. today. The real problem with this 'see no evil' attitude'is that too many people in Government and the legislature have lost sight of the true meaning of "sea power," and the indispensable role that sea power plays in the nation's econ­ omy and our national security. While admitting that the law "does need some correcting" in this respect, Blackwell said that anyone urging an outright repeal of the provision was "very wrong." The MARAD chief was also critical of a suggestion made in testimony before the subcommittee in February that Government funds be put into up­ grading the National Defense Reserve Fund (NDRF) fleet for emergency use rather than into the existing construc­ tion and operating subsidy programs. claimed it would substitute an idle, unmanned fleet for an active, fully manned fleet, available for contingency operations in a small fraction of the time required for reserve fleet activation. Blackwell's testimony concluded the third phase of the subcommittee's oversight hearings which began last year. Hearings on the next topic scheduled for consideration, the ship construction loan and mortgage insurance program, arc slated to start this month. AFL-CIO Says U.S. Jobless Report isn't True' Picture The national unemployment rate dipped slightly last month to 7.5 percent from 7.6 percent in February, accord­ ing to a report released by the U.S. Labor Department, but the AFL-CIO, in its own statement on unemployment, says that the "true" jobless figure should be put at 10.3 percent. The Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics, in its monthly report, said that 109,000 persons less were unem­ ployed during March, lowering the total number of out of work Americans to 7,027,000. The Bureau said that the number of employed rose by 375,000 during the month to a record high of 86.7 million. However, the AFL-CIO issued its own statement interpretating unem­ ployment. Federation President George Meany said: "The only good thing that can be said about this report is that unemploy­ ment at this moment is not feeding on unemployment. For despite all .the po­ litically-inspired rhetoric and optimistic predictions, unemployment remains America's Number One economic prob­ lem. "True unemployment in America re­ mains in double figures—10.3 percent with 9.7 million jobless, based on the Continued on Page 6 U.S. sea power encompasses a whole lot more than a battleship or an aircraft carrier or a submarine, because the worth of a nation's sea power is not only gauged by its ability to fight a war at sea, but by a nation's ability to service these ships at sea in time of a national emergency; a nation's ship­ building capacity, and most importantly, a nation's ability to carry its own commerce. In other words, the different segments of the nation's maritime services— Navy, merchant marine and shipbuilding—are interdependent on one another. To have a strong Navy, a nation must have a strong, viable merchant fleet capable of carrying a large percentage of all the nation's cargoes, to support that Navy. And to have a strong merchant marine, the nation must have an operating shipbuilding capacity to both keep up with the new ship needs of the functioning merchant marine and keep one step ahead of tech­ nological changes in the industry. At the present time. United States sea power leaves much to be desired for the simple reason that the U.S. Government for years left the Navy and merchant marine on the bottom of the national security priority list. This has to change—and change soon if the U.S. expects to regain any of its lost position on the high seas. As usual, though, when it comes to maritime, not much is going to be done unless the SIU leads the way. It is the SIU's position that for this nation to regain the strength of a world maritime power, the U.S. must adopt a coordinated national maritime policy, built around a basis of cargo preference and bilateral shipping agree­ ments. Only by assuring U.S.-flag vessels a fair share of all cargoes moving from our shores, can the U.S. maintain a merchant fleet capable of meeting the nation's sea power requirements in both peacetime and in. time of national emergency. Let's face it! The Russians are happy to carry all the American cargo they can get their hands on in peacetime, and reap the economic benefits that go along with this carriage. But who is going to carry our cargo in a national emergency? The Russians? Not likely I As we move closer to the national elections in November, the SIU, backed by the SIU membership in particular and the American labor movement in general, is planning to support those legislators that show insigfit into the problems of the U.S. merchant marine, and the vision to know what steps must be taken to correct them. Getting the right candidates into office will not be an easy job, but it is a vitally important one to the strength of the U.S. maritime industry and the long-term job security of Seafarers. I am confident that with the continued support of the SIU membership for the SIU's political programs, we will do a good job this year. Change of address cards on Form 3579 should be sent to Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and inland Waters District. AFL-CIO 675 Fourth Ai/n Rmnkiun N Y 11232. Published monthly. Second Class postage paid at Brooklyn, N. Y. Vol. XXXVIil, No. 4, April 1976. ®' Page 2 Seafarers Log LM a .4 >*.i Jj r *> 't '%'n % .% /u U !'i * * �1 Only t Notion With No Maritime Policy' ij Ha// Urges Single^ Unified U.S. Maritime Agency SIU President Paul Hall, calling for "a single, unified U.S. maritime agency," was the opening-day luncheon speaker at the Second National Con­ ference on Domestic Shipping held in New Orleans on Mar. 9-11. Over 200 high-ranking labor, man­ agement, and Government representa­ tives fronj all segments of our nation's domestic shipping industry—deep sea, inland, and Great Lakes—attended the conference, which was sponsored by the Maritime Administration. In his introduction of Hall, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Maritime Affairs Robert J. Blackwell called him "one of the most effective and articulate spokesman in the maritime industry." &cretary Blackwell went on to praise Hall for bringing the once fragmented segments of the maritime < industry together on the National Maritime Council. President Hall noted the importance of marine transportation to the history and welfare of our nation. The theme of the Conference was "Progress Through Productivity" and Hall observed that "the domestic shipping industry has made great strides toward improved productivity and the cost savings that are a result." This advance in produc­ tivity has been due just as much to the maritime worker as to technological ad­ vances, he stressed. Hall went on to discuss some of the problems that the domestic shipping industry faces and priorities for solving them. He addressed himself first to the fact that "We are the only major nation with no maritime policy." SIU President Paul Hall addresses the Second National Conference on Domestic Shipping held in Ne>w Orleans last month. Another important priority for strengthening the maritime industry, according to Hall, is the protection of the Jones Act. He noted that the indus­ try has met a number of heavy attacks on this important law. But meeting at­ tacks on the Jones Act is not enough, he said. "We should close the loophole in it, especially with regard to the Virgin Islands." Finally, Hall addressed himself to what he called "the greatest problem" which is "our inability to put our re­ sources together as human beings." Co­ operation and communication among labor, management, and Government are the solution to this problem, he as­ serted, and "We've only scratched the surface with the National Maritime Coupled with the absence of a na­ tional maritime policy, Hall observed, is the need for a single, unified U.S. agency to deal with maritime matters. "Today, the maritime industry is spliced, sliced, and cut more ways than a stick of salami in a New York deli. We are a little bit everywhere. As a result, we are not important to too many peo­ ple." He criticized the U.S. Department of Transportation for being oriented to­ ward land transportation and showing favoritism toward the railroads at the expense of water transportation. And he warned his audience that the DOT thus would not be the best agency for setting maritime policy. On Voyage, She Council." To illustrate the results which can be achieved through cooperation, he pointed to the passage by the Congress last year of the Energy Transportation Security Act, which was opposed by the huge oil lobby. Even though the Presi­ dent vetoed the bill. Hall said, "We won it where it counted, and we won it because we got together." Hal! then pointed out another im­ portant issue which will require the same kind of communication and co­ operation—the replacement of Locks and Dam No. 26 on the Mississippi River. "Time is running out," he warned. "We don't have to lose this fight, but we will if we sit back." The SIU president ended his speech on the theme of the importance of all segments of the maritime industry work-' ing together. "What we all need is a healthy American maritime industry. One segment of the industry must help another. For everything we can't agree on, there are two things we can agree on." His address was well received and many subsequent speakers referred to the speech and its major theme of co­ operation. Included in the Conference schedule were workshop sessions in which par­ ticipants broke up into small groups to discuss specific problems. SIU Vice President and IBU National Director Paul Drozak was chairman of the In­ land Waterways Training Workshop and HLSS President Hazel Brown chaired the Deep Sea Training Work­ shop. ' •KI " ,1- J .4 -/"'A I. Grain to Russia r Seafarers Man the New Tanker Zapata Patriot The SIU is continuing to expand its fleet of contracted vessels, as late last month Union Members crewed up the brand new Zapata Patriot, first of four 35,000-dwt tankers built for Zapata Bulk Transport Corp. The Zapata Patriofs sisterships, the Zapata Ranger, Zapata Rover, and Zapata Courier, are all scheduled for delivery to the com­ pany later this year. The 711-foot long vessel, which was constructed at Todd Shipyards. Corp, ern, technologically-advanced vessels in San Pedro, Calif, at a cost of approx­ which have been built over the past imately $16 million, was officially few years. launched'on Nov. 1, 1975. The ship Chief Steward Antonio Arellano will has a beam of 84 feet, a draft of 34 be in charge of one of the most modern, feet 5 inches, a brake hp of 14,000 and fully-automated galleys on any SIU a speed of 16.5 knots. ship. There will be cafeteria-style feed­ This latest SIU ship, which was ing. scheduled to load grain in Baltimore One other feature of the steward de­ and carry it to Russia on her maiden partment is the loading of stores which voyage, is another in a long line of mod- will be carried aboard ship by a mono­ rail system which will take them from the dock directly to the dry store rooms. All and all, the Zapata Patriot, and her three identical sisterships, represent the latest in technological advancement and modem comfort. Despite the pres­ ent recession, and problems in the maritime industry as well, the SIU is continuing to obtain more vessels for our members. And, with the coopera­ tion of the entire membership, the Union will he able to ensure the job security of all in the future. INDEX Legislative News Washington Activities Jones Act loophole . ...Page 9 ..Page 18 Union News President's Report Page 2 Joint survivor benefit Page 9 Piney Point meeting Page 4 Headquarter's Notes Page 7 SPAD honor roll ...... Back Page General News National unemployment .. .Page 2 Domestic shipping confab .Page 3 Sea pov\/er symposium ... Page 5 Blackwell on subsidy program Page 2 Downing on maritime Page 5 Court ruling on PRMMI ships .Page 7 Waterman subsidiy OKd .. Page 7 Zumwalt on cargo preference Page 8 Social security and you . .Page 19 Russell Stover boycott ... .Page 8 Sea Witch inquiry Page 10 April, 1976 Shipping Zapata Patriot crewed .... Page 3 Dispatchers Reports .. . . Page 22 Long Lines Pages 16-17 Falcon ships recrewed ... .Page 5 Ships' Committees Page 12 Ships' Digests Page 13 Training and Upgrading Seafarers receive GED diplomas Pages 14-15 GED requirements and application Page 29 Upgrading class schedule, . requirements and application Pages 28-29 Seafarers participate in Bosuns recertification and 'A' seniority upgrading ... Pages 26-27 Membership News Pensioner Al Oromaner . .Page 11 Determined Seafarer ... .Page 11 New SIU pensioners .Pages20-21 Final Departures Pages 24-25 •V Helping out during the crewing up of the Zapata Patriot were Wilmington Port Agent Mike Worley (left) and SIU Executive Vice President Frank Drozak (second left). Among the crewmembers who will sail this modern vessel are, from left; Recertified bosun Ralph Murray; Assistant Cook and Lundeberg School graduate David Johnson; QMED John Wade; QMED Ted Kulas, and Deck Engine Utility Robert Tollison who is a graduate of the Lundeberg School. Page 3 ^1 j fj • • '• .0; itli r' • Ph �Monthly Membership Meeting Held in Piney Point Mike Sacco, vice president of HLSS, served as the cnairman for the monthly membership meeting at Piney Point. Seafarer Luciano Aifeo told the membership that he tirst came to HLSS in 1973 to earn his QMED endorsement. He has upgraded three times since and recently completed the A Seniority program. > 7ach month a membership meet^ ing is held at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md. for members who are attending the School. During the March meeting the re­ sults of the SIU elections were read and the membership gave the winners a standing ovation. Piney Point Port Agent Gerry Brown presented the Headquarters Report and the Report from Vice President Frank Drozak, who stressed the necessity for Sea­ farers to upgrade at HLSS. Vice Pres­ ident Drozak's report discussed the seminar on alcoholism which the SIU sponsored recently, and he encour­ aged Seafarers in nee^ of help in overcoming this disease to take ad­ vantage of the Alcoholic Rehabilita­ tion Center in Piney Point. IBU National Director Paul Dro­ zak's report was also presented. He pointed out the need for qualified personnel at the top levels aboard the boats of the towing industry. He said the educational programs at HLSS, such as the newly-instituted Vessel Operator Management and Safety Program offered an excellent oppor­ tunity for Boatmen, and he urged all members to upgrade their skills and to encourage their friends to do so also. Seaforers who addressed the memibership during the meeting were Joe San Filippo of San Francisco, Jack Dalton of Houston, Donald Pool of New Orleans, Joseph Snider of Balti­ more, Floyd Fritz of Jacksonville, Luciano Alfeo of New York, and Ronnie Echeverio of Baltimore. Many of these members addressed their remarks to the trainees who at­ tended the meeting. Brother Dalton advised the students that, "Whatever job you get, try to do a good job and we will help you." Seafarer Pool de­ scribed the Lundeberg School as "a tremendous opportunity,"and Broth­ er Alfeo added, "the more you learn, the better man you become." Seafarers who spoke at the March membership meeting listen as Port Agent Gerry Brown reads the election results, The election news brought a standing ovation from the listeners. Brother Floyd Fritz told his fellow Seafarers that, "In 31 years in the SIU, I've never seen anything like this school . . . you could never doubt the sincerity of the teachers here." During his remarks to the membership. Brother Donald """"""" • ^ o ^ rocontly completod the Bosuns Recertification Trainees and upgraders at the Lundeberg School took an active inte'fest in the monthly meeting, Program, described the Lundeberg School as, "a treand many of them participated in the meeting as speakers. . frienclous opportunity" for seafarers. Page 4 Seafarers Log . fe'W.ryrV.vJ"-S ."I-'iV.'v �Hall Scores Navy on Use of Tankers, Non-Support Speaking before a symposium jointly sponsored by the Navy League and the National Maritime Council in Balti­ more last month, SIU President Paul Hall told over 400 maritime industry and Defense Department officials that "the maritime services are fragmented where they should be coordinated and working together toward common goals." In light of the Navy's tanker construction program, President Hall pointed out that the Navy's tanker re­ quirements could easily be met by using laid-up private tanker tonnage and said "we're tired of competing with the Navy." Directing his remarks to the military representatives, Hall continued, "You are taking our cargo away. You are taking our jobs away." "The Soviet merchant marine and the Soviet Navy operate together as daily routine—they are a team," he said. "The U.S. Navy and merchant marine," Hall added, "do not have a tradition of operating together or supporting one another." Calling sea power fundamental to U.S. security. Hall told the symposium that "U.S. sea power is in trouble and both the Navy and merchant marine have been weakened" because "there have been no efforts to recognize the merchant marine as an element neces­ sary to national security." "No great power in history was able to survive for long without a superior merchant marine and a superior combat navy," he added. To rebufld ffie strength of the U.S. merchant marine and thereby protect U.S. national security, Hall suggested *'a coordinated national maritime policy built around a basis of cargo preference and hilaterial shipping agreements, and a high level maritime representative on . -V- SIU President Paul Hall addresses Baltimore seminar on sea power, jointly sponsored by the U.S. Navy League and the National Maritime Council. Seated at the dais from the left are: Thomas J. Smith, chairman of the NMC and pres­ ident of Farrell Lines; Admiral Max K. Morris, and Edwin Hood, president of the Shipbuilders Council of America. the President's staff to administer this policy." Among the other speakers at the NMC and Navy League meeting were Robert J. Blackwell, assistant secretary of commerce for maritime affairs, and J. William Mittendorf, secretary of the Navy. Blackwell told the delegates that unless the Government moves to increase shipbuilding construction sub­ sidies, prospects for new ship construc­ tion in the U.S. are "bleak." If shipyards endangered by the pres­ ent slump in construction were allowed to close, Blackwell said that the remain­ ing shipyards "would not constitute an adequate mobilization base for national defense purposes." The House of Representatives has already approved a proposal to increase the construction subsidy rate and Blackwell reported, "if the measure is passed by the Senate and signed by the Presi­ dent, I am confident that new orders for American shipyards will be forth­ coming." Delivering the symposium's keynote speech, Mittendorf traced the Soviet Union's expansion of its sea power pro­ gram and the U.S. Government's plan to maintain its strength through a $34billion ship construction program. This program, Mittendorf said, calls for the construction of 111 Navy ships. Downing: Ford Lags on Maritime; Asks Cargo—Sharing Plan Rep. Thomas N. Downing (D-Va.) chairman of the House Merchant Ma­ rine Subcommittee, said that the Ford Administration has not responded ade­ quately to the problems facing the U.S. maritime industry, and called for "im­ mediate" implementation of "some kind of cargo-sharing program." He said that the form of cargo shar­ ing could differ as to bulk and liner cargoes, but affirmed that the need for such programs "is immediate and cru­ cial to the future of the privately owned U.S.-flag merchant marine." Making these remarks before a luncheon sponsored by the Propeller Club, Port of New York, last month. Rep. Downing also pointed out that the nation's present marine industrial base "would be only marginally adequate" in case of a national emergency. The long-time Virginia Congressman noted that U.S. foreign trade has been increasing "dramatically" in recent years while cargo carriage in U.S. bot­ toms is dropping, and he assessed that "the basic problem would appear to be that the United States is npt capturing bnough of this cargo to provide the shipbuilding and ship-operating base required by our national security." Rep; Downing also pointed out that as the U.S. falls behind in its maritime programs, it is not surprising that the leader in "the merchant marine race" today is the Soviet Union. He explained that the USSR now possesses 10.5 per­ cent of the aggregate world fleet with other Communist-bloc nations controll­ ing another 5 percent. Conversely, the United States controls only about 4 per­ cent of the world fleet, which Rep. Downing calls a "grave situation whose implications are very clear. The eco­ nomic sword of the Cossack is beating our brains out and something must be done." Downing reiterated that the toygh times being encountered by the U.S. maritime industry results from "one cause and one cause only—the lack of cargo for U.S.-flag vessels." He said that the U.S. merchant ma­ rine is "at a crossroads" and predicted that by the year 2000 the nation's mari­ time industry would be "either national­ ized or cargo sharing will prevail." But in the face of a recent poll which indi­ cates that most Americans would make personal sacrifices to preserve the free enterprise system. Rep. Downing said "I believe it will be cargo sharing." Rep. Downing, who has served in the U.S. Congress for nearly two decades and has been a long-time friend of the U.S. maritime industry, said he plans to S[x:uRiTY IN UNITY Page 5 retire at the end of this term. The Propeller Club is a nationwide organization established nearly 50 years ago "to promote, further and support a privately owned and operated Ameri­ can merchant marine, adequate to the economic welfare of the United States and to its national security." Seafarers Recrew Falcon Ships to be Operated by Mount Shipping Alter nearly two years of operation by the Military SeaUft Command, the four former Falcon tankers—Princess, Duchess, Lady and Countess—^will be recrewed by SIU members. Manned by the MSC since 1974, the ships had pre­ viously been operated by Iran Destiny for Fadcon Tankers. The new operating agent for the tankers will be Mount Shipping of New York City, which won a one-year con­ tract in competitive bidding with 60 other U.S. flag operators. Two of the. four 37,000-ton, fully automated tankers will be delivered to Mount Shipping and crewed by Sea­ farers this month, with the remaining two tankers to take on their SIU crews in May. After the MSC manned the ships two years ago, the vessels were renamed the USNS Columbia, Neches, Hudson and Susquehanna. Regufremeiffi Tht StVi Hoard at Tnniea Tiried lb 4^^ ind ii|e lor an fill nMiiilMHr for iiie Anniiai Cdn^ WM ctang^ ige icqnnwpetd i)«cd od^ Hro b ii«»w n Sbdl a SMfiner lud to bo The toholaidiiip fm'dcfNmdenls (hbi toan MSyem of or dnder and llbiOe yeab s^idm to be digibb dd and oBBiairied) ^ members yeab: evbt^.ieindnvthatttiiib' Seafarers Log f: •> : V " ' ' - �Drugs Mean Loss of Seaman's Papers If yoo are coayktcd of possessioa of any illegal dmg—heroin, baihitnratcs, ^eed, LSD, or even marijuana—die U^. Coast Guard wiD reyoke your seaman papers, without appeal, FOREVER. That means diat you lose for the rest of yonr life the i%ht to make a Hying by the sea. ^ Howeyer, it docsn*t quite end there eycn if you receiye a suqiendcd sentence. You may lose your right to yote, your right to hold public office or to own a gun. You also may lose the opportunity of eyer becoming a doctor, dentist, certified public accountant, engineer, lawyer, architect, realtor, pharmacist, school teacher, or stockbroker. You may jeopardize your right to bold a job where you must be licensed or bonded and you may neyer be able to work for the city, the county, or the Federal goyemment. It*s a pretty to^ rap, but thaPs exacdy how it is and yoo can*t do any­ thing about M. The conyicted dmg nser leaycs a black mark on his reputation for the rest of his life. Howeyer, drugs can not only destroy your r^t to a good liyelliood, it can destroy your Ufe. Drug abuse presents a serious threat to both your physical and mental health, and the personal safety of those around you. This is enpecially true aboard ship where clear minds and quick reflexes are essential at all times for the safe opmtkm of flie yesseL Don't let dn^ destroy your natural right to a good, hi^py, productfye Ufe. Stay dr^ free and steer a clear course. AFL-CIO Says U.S. Jobless Report isn't True' Picture Continued from Page 2 formula adopted by the AFL-CIO Ex­ ecutive Council last February, which includes those too discouraged to seek work and those forced to work parttime because full-time jobs are not available. "Tliis is a shocking waste of produc­ tive human resources that should and could be put to work building a healthy, balanced economy—an economy where recover)' is determined in human terms." Earlier this year the Federation an­ nounced it would begin issuing its own statement against the one released by the Labor Department because it said Personals the Department's report does not ac­ curately reflect the true jobless picture. The AFL-CIO cited as an example the Department's failure to compute statistics for those who say they have stopped looking for work because they are ^scouraged, and those who are em­ ployed part-time because they cannot flnd full time work. ' Although Labor Department officials hailed the slight drop in unemployment last month as the continuation of an important economic trend which has seen the unemployment rate decline for five consecutive months, they admitted that unemployment last month was "at a high level by historical standards." Herbert "Stud" HalfhiU WiHiam MacDonald Leona HalfhiU requests that you con­ Mrs. Edith Brooks requests that you tact her as soon as possible at Seattle contact her as soon as possible at 1406 address. Grant Ave., Woodlyn, Pa. 19094. William Downes Ms. Peggy McCarthy requests that Your mother Fela asks that you con­ tact her as soon as possible at 615 West you contact her as soon as possible at 2583 41 Ave., San Francisco, Calif. 183 St., New York, N.Y. 10033. 94116. Robert G. Marrero George "Rocky" Sbiflitt J. C. Shiflitt requests that you contact her as soon as possible at 1822 Walnut Ave., Dundalk, Md. 21222. Donald Pratt Lewis Frank Lewis requests that you con­ tact him as soon as possible at 155-20 41st Ave., Flushing, N.Y. 11354. 50 Seafarers Attended HLS Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center The SlU AlcohoUc Rehabilitation Program at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship is drawing an increasing number of Seafarers as time passes. To date, more than 50 SlU members have gone through the sixweek program at the AlcohoUc Reha­ bilitation Center at Piney Point. The SIU Alcoholic Rehabilitation Program was established because the Union realized that some of our mem­ bers—like workers in every other in­ dustry—are alcoholics, and unless their disease is treated, it could be fatal. The Rehab Center, located on the HLS Valley Lee Farm, is manned by both experienced counselors who are trained in dealing with the problems of alcohoUsm—and Seafarer counselors, themselves recovered alcoholics, who are there to provide encouragement and understanding. A member who recently went through the program had these comments: "There are no locks on any doors down here. No one forces you to do anything you don't want to. The Page 6 surroundings are beautiful and the atmosphere relaxed. If you have a drinking problem, don't kid yourself anymore. Get into this program. It's SIU Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center I am interested in attending a six-week program at the SIU Alco­ holic Rehabilitation Center. I understand that this will be kept strictly confidential, and that no records or information about me will be kept anywhere except at The Center. Name Book No. Address (Street or RFD) (City) (State) Telephone No Mail to; THE CENTER Route Boxl53-A , Valley Lee, Md. 20692 or call, 24 hours-a-day,(301) 994-0010 (Zip) 1 doing wonders for me." One of the things the Brother said is very important to remember. The alco­ holic member must face up to his drink­ ing problem, must recognize it for what it is, and must then decide to seek help and get cured. No one will force him to recover, but at The SIU Center the counselors and the other alcoholics par­ ticipating in the program will help him recover. Any SIU member with a drinkipg problem who wishes to receive treat­ ment at the Rehab Center may call 24 hours a day at (301) 994-0010 for In­ formation, or can write to The Center by tilling in the application below. Also, a member can stop in at any Union Hall and talk to the Port Agent. He will be glad to help you apply for treatment. All records at the Center are kept strictly confidential. The goal of this program is to help the alcoholic Seafarer resume a normal life without alcohol, rebuild his mind and body, and lead a happy, produc­ tive life once again. Seafarers Log �I : STEWARDS RECERTIFICATION PROGRAM Headquarters Notes by SIU Executive Vice Presidenl Frank Drozak USE LOG AT SHIPBOARD MEETINGS Just about every day of the week, something occurs whether it be on the political, economic, industrial or educational fronts—that could have an impact on the livelihoods and job security of Seafarers. No matter what the particular issue might be, though, if it is going to affect maritime jobs or the maritime industry as a whole, it is vitally important that Seafarers know not only what the issue is all about, but what the SIU is doing about it. However, the fact that nearly 80 percent of the SIU membership is at sea all the time and for the most part out of touch with everyday maritime affairs creates a serious problem in communication between the Union and the membership. A shoreside worker can pick up the daily newspaper and find out what is going on in his industry. Unfortunately, there are no daily newspapers aboard ship to keep Seafarers informed about maritime or the issues that affect it. This is where the Seafarers Log, a maritime newspaper specifically for SIU members, comes in. Pick up any issue of the Log and read through it. You'll find that each page of the Log carries some story or item that has a direct effect on your job and job security. The Log carries up-to-date stories on political and legislative issues that affect Seafarers; important developments in the labor movement; shipping reports; outlines of the educational opportunities available to Sea­ farers, and a lot more. Most importantly, though, the Log informs the member­ ship as to what the SIU is doing about these issues. In other words, the Seafarers Log is the most effective means that the Union has to keep a widespread and very mobile membership up-to-date on just what's going on in our industry. Unfortunately, many Seafarers restrict their reading of the Log to three areas —the Pensioner's Page, to see who retired; the Obituary Page, to see who of our old shipmates have passed away; and the Digest of SIU Ship's Meetings, to see who is on what ship. Of course, these are very important features in the Log because they concern our friends and shipmates—men we have worked with and lived with aboard ship for months at a time. But if this is all you read, you're missing the full story by a long shot because the articles that are carried in the Log deal with issues that are too important to let pass by without reading or understanding them. I believe that the most effective way to deal with the Log when you get it aboard ship is at the weekly membership meeting on Sunday afternoon. After the ship's delegates carry out the routine Union business at the meeting, the bosun, as chairman, could designate one of the crew to read aloud one or more articles in the Log and then hold a discussion among the crew on what the issue is all about and how it affects the job security of Seafarers. We have long recognized the need for a Steward Department Recertification Program. One of the difficulties in commencing such a Program has been the limitations placed upon the facilities and staff of the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship by their use in the Bosuns Recertification and the Upgrading Programs. In order to properly implement a Steward Department Recertification Pro­ gram, the Bosuns Recertification Program will be temporarily suspended, effec­ tive upon the graduation of the class starting the program in May. With the help and cooperation of the Steward Department and the entire membership, we are sure that the Steward Department Recertification Program will be as successful as the Bosuns Recertification Program has been thus far. At the April membership meetings we asked, therefore, for membership ap­ proval and authority to work out the details of the Steward Department Recerti­ fication Program with the Harry Lundeberg School and to implement the Steward Program as soon as possible. Twelve more Seafarers graduated this month from the Bosuns Recertification program, which brings to 367 the number of SIU bosuns who have gone through the course. I am proud to say that the Bosuns Program has been one of the most success­ ful educational courses the SIU has ever conducted. This is evidenced by the important fact that our contracted ships are coming into port with a minimum of beefs, making for smoother and quicker payoffs and a lot more shoretime for Seafarers. As the new, technologically advanced ships are coming on to the modem maritime scene in increasing numbers, the skills and Coast Guard certificates that a Seafarer must have are also increasing. Firefighting is one of these needed skills. Seafarers can get their firefighting certificates by participating in a two-day course offered jointly at the Lundeberg School and at the MSC-MARAD Fire­ fighting School in Earle, N.J. If you haven't taken this course yet, do so as soon as possible. Contact the local Union hall for more information on how you can attend. April, 1976 I: •f-l \ i' LNG TRAINING T^ere are presently no U.S.-flag LNG vessels in our merchant fleet, but the day of the American-flag LNG carrier is coming, and coming soon. If you want a job on one of these sophisticated vessels when they come out, you will need the proper qualifications and Coast Guard certificates. A Seafarer can get the necessary training for LNG vessels through the Lundeberg School's excellent LNG/LPG Upgrading Program. I urge all Seafarers to take a good look at this program and participate in it when you can. Finance Committee Meets & ."iii iS- . ••i'- : 'f;- • K- ^ t: • r' Seafarers at the April New York membership meeting elected a seven-man Quarterly Financial Committee to review the Union's financial records for the last three months of 1975. Shown here signing their final report, they are, clockwise from the left: Chief Steward William Reid; Chief Electrician Jack Dixon: Chief Steward Bob Scarborough; AB Nick Damante; Chief Steward Oscar Smith; Chief Cook Jimmy Smith, and Chief Electrician Angelo Meglio. Court OKs SIU Crews for 3 PRMMI Ships Until NLRB Ruling man the ships, it does insure that the SIU will continue manning the vessels until the National Labor Relations Board makes a final ruling. The dispute began last October when the Puerto Rico Maritime Shipping Au­ thority (PRMSA) transferred manage­ ment of three roll on-roll off ships—the SS Eric Holzer, Ponce de Leon and Puerto Rico—from the NMU-contracted Trqnsamerican Trailer Trans­ port to PRMMI. '•I FIREFIGHTING 'A' SENIORITY UPGRADING PROGRAM The Boston U.S. Court of Appeals has reversed the San Juan U.S. District Court order which provided that NMU rather than SIU crews, should operate PRMMI ro-ro vessels even though PRMMI was an SIU operator. The Ap­ peals Court, however, aflBrmed the part of the District Court's injunction which restrained the NMU from picketing PRMMI's ships. Although this decision does not settie the question of which Union should T BOSUNS RECERTIFICATION PROGRAM If this was done just once a week, I believe that our membership would have a much clearer understanding of what our complicated industry is all about; the kinds of problems that the industry and we as workers in it are faced with; what the Union is trying to do to solve the problems, and what you as an individ­ ual can do to help solve them. To handle the Log in this way each week would take no more than 20 minutes of your time. I believe it will be time well spent. Our 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program is also moving along well as six more Seafarers this month received their full books after the month-long course. It is important that the SIU have a program like 'A' Seniority Upgrading, because each month several score of our. old line 'A' book men are retiring or passing on. The men who come through the program are both helping to fill this man­ power gap and insuring that the SIU will be able to continue supplying our contracted vessels with the qualified manpower. I urge all eligible 'B' book men, especially those in the Steward Department, to apply for this program as soon as possible. l-i PRMMI, which already operated eight SlU-manned ships, had a fleetwide contract with the SIU and eventually manned the three ships with Seafarers. The NMU then obtained a decision from the U.S. District Court in San Juan which ruled that SIU crews must get off the three ships and that the NMU should continue manning the vessels until the NLRB could settle the issue. The SIU appealed this ruling to Judge Coffin of the U.S. Court of Ap­ peals First Circuit in Boston who last October, after a series of hearings, or­ dered that the SIU should continue manning the three ships until the full three-man Boston U.S. Court of Ap­ peals could hear the appeal. It was this appeal which finally re­ versed the San Juan court's order this month and which will allow SIU crews to remain aboard the SS Eric K. Holzer, Ponce de Leon and Puerto Rico until the NLRB reaches a final decision. Page 7 �Zumwalt Backs Passage of U.5, Cargo Preference Law Retired Chief of U.S. Naval Opera­ In his remarks, Zumwalt spoke on terms of a loss of ships, the retired naval tions Adm. Elmo R. "Bud" Zumwalt the overall state of U.S. seapower— chief discussed the current problems of told a Newport News ( Va.) Propeller composed of the nation's Navy, mer­ the American merchant marine. Club meeting last month that the U.S. chant shipping, its shipbuilding; its Allowed to Decline "must have a cargo preference law flshing industry, and its knowledge in which guarantees employment for the "Our merchant marine has been al­ the field of marine science and engi­ U.S. merchant marine." lowed to decline precipitously," Zum­ neering. Adm. Zumwalt, who retired in 1975 "It is within this frame of reference walt said. "In the last 30 years it has as naval chief, the youngest man in U.S.- that the United States must face the dropped from first to eighth place naval history ever to be appointed to future if it is to remain the preeminent among the merchant fleets of the world. that position, told the audience that "to world power," Zumwalt said. "Seeing On the other hand, the stature of Soviet insure that our merchant shipping will that we have the national leadership to merchant shipping has improved dra­ represent a secure foundation upon marshal and direct the national will to matically, from 23rd to sixth place. It which to rebuild our Nation's seapower, meet this challenge is of uppermost has been able to mount a worldwide I believe we need a national policy re­ concern to me," he stated. offensive to the point where no one dis­ serving cargoes for American flag­ After describing what he said was putes the fact that the Soviets could ships." the deterioration of the U.S. Navy in block readily and effectively our Na­ tion's vital energy supplies originating in the Middle East," he continued. To rectify this situation, Zumwalt recommended that certain steps be taken, among them the passage of cargo preference legislation. He suggested that there should be a "coordination of our maritime efforts which could result in a more effective use of our merchant marine as an auxil­ iary to the Navy;" and "to bring about effective coor^nation between the Navy and our maritime industry, we need coordination at the highest levels of Government to pull together the cur­ rent diverse sub-cabinet activities in the maritime field." U.S. Buyers' Boycott, Picketing Is Launched by Candy Union unfair labor practices. The NLRB or­ A nationwide buyers' boycott and dered a new election and ruled that the picketing of thousands of retail and Against Russell Stoyer Outlets company should pay back wages plus franchise outlets selling Russell Stover Candies was launched late last month by the Bakery and Confectionary Workers International Union of Amer­ ica (BCWIUA). A month earlier, fhe AFL-CIO Executive Council, at their mid-winter meeting in Bal Harbour, Fla., endorsed this consumer boycott urging all imion members and the buying public with a sweet tooth not to purchase these prod­ ucts until the company ends a decade of "a consistent pattern of anti-union and illegal activity in resisting the legal right of its employes to become mem- bers of the BCWIUA." The union also asked the stores to buy their candy elsewhere. The boycott and the picketing, which began on Mar. 23, was launched, the AFL-CIO and Union said, because it was "a last resort effort to bring the Russell Stover management's labor re­ lations into the 20th Century" and because "of the company's delaying tactics in connection with good-faith bargaining at its Lincoln, Neb. plant, as well as the company's refusal to abide by decisions of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) at its Montrose, Colo, plant." The present rhubarb's roots go back to September 1974 when 643 eligible workers at the Lincoln plant voted 392 to 216 to join the union in an NLRB election which certified the union as bargaining agent. As we go to press, Russell Stover has failed to offer its workers an acceptable contract. In June of 1974, at the candy com­ pany's Montrose, Colo, plant, the union lost an organizing election by a vote of 101 to 133 after the firm committed 6 percent interest on increases promised by them and supported by the union. As of this date,Russell Stover has refused. Also, the company tried to force su­ pervisors there to plumb the union leanings of the workers and has shunned an NLRB order to reinstate a fired supervisor ^o refused to be intimidated by this pressure. It all began in 1966, when the union organized the Russell Stover plant in Kansas City, Mo. getting two subse­ quent contracts. In retaliation, the com­ pany closed down its operation there. 15 U.S. Multinational Oil Biggies Beat Uncle Sam on Taxes Fifteen of the largest U.S. multi­ national oil companies are avoiding their fair share of Federal taxes, ac­ cording to a recent report released by a U.S. congressman. The report shows that the 15 compa­ nies paid a startlingly low average of 7 percent of their 1974 income to the Federal Government. The average American taxpayer paid about 13.7 Waterman Gets OK For Subsidy $ WASHINGTON—An extension of the subsidy granted to the Waterman Steamship Corp. has been approved for six months on routes 12 and 22 of the Atlantic, Gulf and Far East runs by the Maritime Subsidy Board. The subsidy ran out on Nov. 7. At present, the line has appealed a ruling denying its application to MARAD for a 20-year (X)ntract for these two, eight-ship, trade routes. Waterman had also applied to the board for a construction subsidy for four new LASH ships for the Far East runs. This application depends upon the company receiving the 20-year contract for the above routes 12 and 22. Funds given in the new operating a liiiiiiber of concerning hospital care in a non- .fe too ill or badly in|ared to brave! to a Public Health Service facility,he authorization the enieigency care from the Di­ rector/Medical Officer In Charge the nearest ho^ital, t clinic or contracted subsidy for the six months will be deirasited in Waterman's capital construc­ tion fund for future ship replacement obligations. Also recently the company, in antici­ pation of finally getting an operating Subsidy for a new U.S. Atlantic Coast to Europe run, applied to the U.S. Mari­ time Subsidy Board for a 50 percent construction subsidy to build three Roll-On, Roll-Off vessels worth $60million each with an option to build a fourth. The 19,334 dwt ships would carry a crew of 37 and 1,200 containers each at 23 knots. They would replace four or five Mariners in the company's 19ship fleet. percent of his wages to the Govern­ ment. This average rate of 7 percent is ap­ proximately the same as that paid by a family with only $5,000 in taxable in­ come. The oil companies in question, on the other hand, amassed a total in­ come of $18.8-billion in 1974. The report was compiled by Rep. Charles A. Vanik (D-Ohio) from in­ formation he obtained from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The report states, among other facts, that: • Occidental Petroleum paid only 0.6 percent of its 1974 income of $785.8 million. • Mobil Oil, which made $3.7 bil­ lion in 1974, paid only 1.6 percent in taxes. • Texaco, with an income of $2.6 billion, paid taxes of 1.7 percent. Rep. Vanik, who is a member of the powerful House Ways and Means Com. mittee, in commenting on the statistics said, "Obviously, the U.S. is getting the short end of the stick from the giant oil companies. I estimate these oil compa­ nies should be paying an additional $5billion a year into the U.S. Treasury." Vanik said that two of the biggest companies, Exxon and Shell, were not included in the report because figures for them were too confusing to make accurate calculations possible. A Chip Off the Old Block thority fur the requested care and the USPHS wlU assume re^onslbUity for aU bills. Unless diis request lor author-leation is made within 48 hours of seeking treatment, the USPHS rehpse to pay for any of the the Sp coi^r niedical byrniei^i^-fi^l^^ does not Very much like his dad, Chief Steward John F. Castronover, Sr., is John F. Castronover Jr., 14, who is also "a great cook," according to his mother. Myrtle of Long Beach, Calif. She adds he's very talented playing first base and relief pitching for the local Cubs, as well as football, basketball and the alto sax for his school. Johnny's life dream is to become a fireman paramedic. Seafarers Log �.e. L Washington Activities Rep. Leonor Sullivan (D.-Mo.) announced recently that she will retire after this term. Mrs. Sullivan is chairman of the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee, which has jurisdiction over most of the bills affecting the maritime industry. The Chairman has served in Congress for 24 years; she took over as chair­ man just after the passage of the 1970 Merchant Marine Act. Mrs. Sullivan, in her early seventies, says she doesn't think she can keep going for 14 or 16 hour days for another term. A decision has not yet been made in the question of alternate routes for transporting natural gas from Alaska to the lower 48 states. The Interior Department is considering two proposals. One, by Arctic Gas (a consortium of 14 American and Canadian companies) would extend 6280 miles across the North Slope of Alaska to the McKenzie Delta, down through Canada and split near Calgary, with one line going through Idaho to the West Coast, the other through Montana to the Midwest. The other, proposed by El Paso Natural Gas, is an 809-mile line of 42" pipe from Prudhoe Bay to Gravina Point, south of Valdez—^paralleling the oil pipeline which is now under construction. The Federal Power Commission must certify one of the routes; following certification, the Department of Interior will grant right-of-way. The United States and Canada initialed a draft treaty in January as a step toward ratifying a jointly owned line for bringing Alaskan gas across the McKenzie Delta to market. Five bills are pending in committees—^four in the Senate and one in the House—to cover various aspects of the question. Two would require that the line be the trans-Canadian route, one requires the all-Alaska route, and two deal with a final date when a decision must be made. SIU has favored and supported the all-Alaska route because it gives the U.S. control of the line, and provides jobs for U.S. construction workers, ship­ builders and seamen. PHS Hospitals The Health, Education and Welfare Department held a hearing on Apr. 1 in Boston to permit interested parties to submit their views regarding closing the Boston hospital. SIU representatives joined with local citizens groups in presenting persuasive arguments to keep the hospitals open. In spite of strong language written by Congress to keep the hospitals open and to serve the needs of seamen, the Administration continues its efforts to close them. We believe that our support and support at the local level have overcome the Administration opposition, and we look forward to a program of repairing and enhancing the facilities at all eight locations. 200 MUe Limit Bfll The House and Senate have accepted the conference report on a bill to require foreign fishermen to get permits to fish within 200 miles of our shores. The bill was sent to the President and he is expected to sign. Provisions become eflfective Mar. 1, 1977. The issue has been debated for years. A United Nations Law of the Sea Conference in Geneva recommended that coastal states have sovereignty over a 12-mile zone and control over fishing and minerals in a 200-mile zone. Sen. Ted Stevens (R.-Alaska) said the unilateral declaration of a 200-mile fishery management and conservation zone is not intended to interfere with negotiations now underway in the Law of the Sea Conference. Job Security in the Fight for Favorable Legislation Seafarers are urged to contribute to SPAD. It is the way to have your voice heard and to keep your union effective in the fight for legislation to protect the security of every Seafarer and his family. in your (spouse) is If either of these ages is incorrect, please inforri the Plan iinJnediateiy as any error will effect the amount of your beneiK Please note that your (spouse) shall not receive any benefit unless yoi and (he/she) are married for at least one year immediately preceding th date of your death. In addition, you should be aware that if yOur (spouse dies while yOu are alive/ your mont|ily payments will not be increased. ; As of April 1, 1976 each married Seafarer who becomes eligible fc^ a pension will receive the following letter concerning his decision to accept or refect a Joint and Survivor Annuity BenefU. (This choice is required under the Employee Retirement income Security Act of 1974. For background informatiouy see the December 1975 Seafarers lAtg as weU as ike February md March 1976 Seafarers Log ) As you will notice, there are a number of blank spaces in the letter since MS;- eiKh Seafarer's case is different. The blahk spaces, of coursei will be filled in appropriately for each Seafm-et. • ^, 2. Strmi^t Life Anriuity If you complete the enclosed form and return it to us by ,yoi / vyill receive a Straight Life Annuity. This form of benefit WilTti^It m s monthly payment to you of $ per month uritil yoiir death. Yorii (spouse) will not receive any Pension benefit after your death. If yot complete the enctosed form you will have until to change yoriJ mind. However, if we do not receive notice of such a change by you will receive the Straight Life Annuity until your death and you w^j not be allowed to change the form of your benefit for any ieason; Because of the importance of this decision we urge you to take your time and consider your choice. Payment will begin immediateiy of your Pensior irii the formdf a Joint and Survivor Annuity. However, if you choose to receivi a Straight Life AririuiCy a retroactive adjustment will he mad so that you wF receive all the motiey due to you. If you have any qnestions -.fease feel fret •to'^contact, ' Page 9 April, 1976 "11^ ^11 To Protect Your The authorizing legislation for Fiscal Year 1977 passed the House on Mar. 11 by a vote of 315 to 42. The bill provides $403.7 million for operating differential subsidy and $4 million for state maritime schools. No action has been taken yet in the Senate Commerce Committee. 'J:' i ' Si Maritime Authorization ' 'i.,I' »•- Offshore DriHing At a recent meeting, representatives of the SIU and several other unions discussed the impact of offshore drilling legislation on their memberships along the East Coast. The original bill. The Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act of 1953, sets up rules for offshore drilling and bidding for offshore leases. Congress is reviewing the Act to bring it up to current needs, including environmental standards and jurisdiction. The oil companies argue that the bill, as it is now written, allows the Federal Government to explore extensively offshore and that the companies would riot receive adequate compensation if their leases are cancelled by the Government. Estimates are that 50,000 jobs will be involved in drilling off the East Coast. Many of those jobs would be available to our members. The amending legislation is pending before the House Ad Hoc Select Com­ mittee on Outer Continental Shelf. Alaska Gas Pipeline , .V 'i' T ' t Dear We are happy to inform you that your application has been approved and that you are entitled to receive a Pension effective Because you are married, you now have a choice as to the type of Pensiori benefit you will receive. 1. Joint and Survivor Armuity Unless you complete the enclosed form and return it to us by , you will receive a joint and Survivor Annuity. Tlus form of b^^ result in a riionthly pajment to you of $ i rintil your d^ your death,if your (spouse) survives you, (he/she);shallreceiye % per month until (his/her) death. These amounts are based oii records on ;file with the Plan f. Merchant Marine Oversight Hearings are continuing in the Merchant Marine Subcommittee on oversight of the maritime programs authorized by Congress. Secretary Blackwell, testifying before the Committee on Mar. 23 concerning operating differential subsidy, said that ODS is needed to assure a national capability to move military material and essential raw materials in wartime without heavy dependence on foreign-flag vessels. Chaiiman Sidlivan toRetire »' I Jones Act Leonor Sullivan, Chairman of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee, has introduced a bill to require public notice and comment prior to granting administrative waiver of the Jones Act. The bill, H.R. 12724, has been refered to the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee. This bill would make it more difficult for exemptions and waivers to slip by unnoticed. • Hft'. Ij-'-iiykLw.- ' 1 •' % s �Safety Board Completes Sea Witch Collision Inquiry The National Transportation Safety Board has issued a number of safety recommendations to the U.S. Coast Guard following the Board's lengthy investigation into the: collision between the SS Sea Witch and the Esso Brussels in New York Harbor in 1973. The accident occurred shortly after midnight on June 2, 1973 when the Sea Witch, an NMU-manned containership outbound in the Narrows area of New York Bay, struck the hull of the anchored foreign-flag tanker Brus­ sels. The collision and ensuing fire caused 16 deaths, one injury and exten­ sive property damage. The NTSB investigation found that the collision was caused by a mechan­ ical failure in the steering control sys­ tem of the Sea Witch. The Board found that the Coast Guard had approved the steering system of the vessel even though it was not fully in compliance with a Federal regulation requiring two separate and independent systems to guard against malfunction. The Board also found other con- IHE MRPEHTEIS' UNNH UBQ SERVES R DIVERSnED IRDUSTRY The United Brothwhooo Uf Carpenters and Joiners of America represent more than three-quarters of a million carpenters, cabinetmen, millwrights, and allied tradesmen in North America. As one of the oldest of the Building Trades, the United Brother­ hood learned early of the value of the union label as a consumer weapon. As far back as 1869. the Carpenter's Eight-Hour League of San Francisco issued a stamp to plamng mills working an eight-hour day. This stamp helped to identify work from such mills against competing ten-hour day mills. However, it was not until the turn of the Twentieth Century that the carpenters union officially adopt^ a stamp, emblem, or label vihich would be attached to products produced by its members. At the Carpenter's 11th General Convention, held in Scranton, Pa., in 1900, Cabinetmakers Local 309 of New York City presented a resolution, calling for the adoption of a standard union label for use throughout the Brotherhood. In the following year the union's General Executive Board adopted a design and directed the General Secretary to have it registered with the United States Patent Office in Washington. At that time, the Patent Office contended that the label could not be registered, and the Brotherhood then took action to have the label registered in each of the States and Provinces of North America. Today the label is officially recognized throughout the continent, and two years ago the Patent Office in Washington belatedly accepted the registration of the Brotherhood's label. In early days of the labor movement, the carpenters were directed by the AFL to lead the fight for an eight-hour work day. Pursuing this goal, the carpenters would allow no shop or mill to use the label unless its work day was eight-hours or less and unless the mill met minimum standards of pay. Today the Brotherhood issues periodically a small pocket size booklet, totaling approximately 132 pages, which is a "list of union shops and firms granted the use of the union label." This directory is updated each. year. The label can be found on furniture, in houses of worship, on desks, in the schools of America and the Halls of the Congress of the United States; even on the very rafters of the White House, as well as on all the manufactured items of the forest products industry. Buy Union tributing factors to the collision and resulting It cited the failure of properly manning the Sea Witches emergency steering station, a procedure normally not followed when vessels enter or leave a harbor; the failure to report numerous previous mechanical failures of the vessel's steering system because the Coast Guard does not require such reports when the repair costs are below $1,500; and, the lack of specific emergency procedures for the crew to follow in case steering control was lost. These factors, the Board said, plus unnecessary axial strength in the Sea Witch's bow which, although conven­ tional with other vessels, exceeds nor­ mal operating requirements, combined to cause the vessel to penetrate the tanker's hull. The Board found that elimination of any or some of these fac­ tors might have precluded the disaster. 10 Recommendations The Board then went on to make the following recommendations to the Coast Guard: • Revise its interpretation of 46CFR 58.25-55, which requires separate and independent steering controls, to pre­ vent the use of a single control path up to the steering power units as was done on the Sea Witchi • Establish a requirement for ocean­ going vessels in designated restricted , The union label of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America is made available to manufacturers in four appli­ waters such as New York Harbor to cation forms. (1) a rubber stamp is used to place an impression of have the emergency steering station the label upon miHwork and manufactured matenal, (2) a brass die is available for sinking an impression of the label in boxes, flooring, manned. This also should apply to for­ eign vessels. etc., (3) a transfer label is made up in colors, and is generally used for finished products such as fixtures and furniture, and also musical • Require all steering failures aboard instruments, including pianos and other wood instruments, and (4) U.S. oceangoing vessels to be reported a special cellophane sticker label is made for metal trim, metal doors to the Coast Guard. Such failures and sash. aboard foreign vessels also should be The Carpenter's Label appears on the following products; reported if the failure occurs in U.S. Aluminum doors, sash and windows Mobile homes waters. Awings and metal products Musical instruments • Require that the emergency gen­ Boxes u' Metal Trim, doors, partitions, etc. erator on future U.S. vessels provide Barber and beauty shop furniture, etc. V Overhead doors u* Bowling alleys, pool tables, etc. Office Furniture power to the steering gear upon loss of Boats k^ Prefabricated garages a ship's normal electric power, Cabinet Work and Cabinets Prefabricated houses Caskets • Require all U.S. oceangoing ves­ Prefabricated Houses/Modules-TriConcrete forms Trades sels to establish written emergency pro­ Church furniture k^ Plastics cedures and alarms for loss of steering w Cooling towers Plywood and veneer Doors, reg., fireproof, etc. k^ Restaurant Furniture control. Emergency drills for loss of Displays k^ Refrigeration steering control should be required Furniture k< Specialty products and logged. Hardwood floors and Hardwood k^ Screens w Insulation k^ School furniture, etc. • Include, as part of its speed limit Laboratory furniture and equipment kk* Shingles stipulations for large vessels transiting k^ Lumber k^ Stair builders products Ladders and Scafolding New York Harbor a requirement that k^ Trusses V* Millwork Venetian blinds any vessel which loses steering control The firms listed as manufacturing general mill work are engaged shall immediately stop or slow, and in the manufacture of interior trim, exterior trim, sash, doors, etc., anchor as soon as it is safe to do so. and some manufacture cabinet work. Most of all in this group will • Initiate research to develop a tech­ manufacture any wood products on order. nical guide for the design of nonpene­ The firms listed as manufacturing cabinet work are engaged in trating ships' bows. The scope of the manufacture of bar, bank, store or office fixtures and furniture, etc. protection sought as to vessel types and The firms listed as manufacturing boxes are engaged in the manu­ collision speeds should be determined facture of beer, packing or cigar boxes. by risk analysis, but should not be less The firms listed as manufacturing special wood products are en­ gaged in the manufacture of wood products not coming under any than that which would protect typical modern tankers in collisions with simi­ of the other groups. lar vessels at a speed of six knots. • Require the installation of an automatic recording device to preserve the vital navigational information aboard oceangoing tankships and containerships. • Expedite implementation of the Safety Board's 1972 recommendation to prepare emergency contingency plans to respond to catastrophic acci­ dents involving hazardous materials for those waterways which carry large quantities of these materials. The con­ tingency plan for New York Harbor should be given priority. • Expedite implementation of the Safety Board's recommendations to re­ quire each life preserver to be equipped with a battery-powered light. Hardwood flooring produced by the E. L. Bruce Co. at its piant in Center, Texas, bears the Carpenters' labei. in the picture. Brotherhood members pack parquet floor squares along the Bruce assembly line. Visitors to the 1963 AFL-CIO Union Industries Show in St. Louis, Mo., were given this miniature folding-cardboard house as a reminder that un­ ion Carpenters and Mill-Cabinetmen shouid be used in home construction. Page 10 Seafarers Log jfc- h « *- > •» V V 0 v. �ti I •e- f• Mind Over Matter os He Ploys GoH i-,; * Won't Quit/ Amputee Says—He'sCoing Bacic to Sea Most guys in his place would say the hell with it and pack it in for a disability retirement, and for good reason. But there's something deep inside of Sea­ farer Romeo Joseph Ringuette that declares over and over again in a loud and determined voice: "1 won't quit." And if you listen to him tell it, you'd know he's not kidding. Several months ago, the 53-year-old able-seaman woke up at his Los Angeles home with severe pains in his right leg. He went to a hospital in Los Angeles for emergency tests, but the results weren't good. A blood clot had formed in his leg and he was informed that the leg would have to be amputated below the knee. He was transferred to the USPHS Hospital in San Fran­ cisco where successful surgery was performed. His recovery was almost miraculous. After only a few weeks of therapy at the USPHS Hospital, Brother Ringu­ ette was ready to be fitted for a wooden leg. At that time he was in top spirits. He told the Log that it would only he a matter of time before he was back sail­ ing as AB. "It's a simple question of mind over matter," he said. "I've seen other guys with the same kind of opera­ tion who made it back to sea. I'm going to make it back, too." Brother Ringuette got his wooden leg along with some more therapy and was released from the hospital. He went back home to Los Angeles. To get used to his new limb, while at the same time strengthening his body, he played golf. If everything went just right, he could ship out again soon. But it wasn't going to be that easy for him. His leg started bothering him again. He went back to the hospital, and after tests, he was given the crushing news that another blood clot had formed and he would need an operation. At the USPHS Hospital in San Fran­ cisco, the same leg was amputated, this time just above the knee. The opera­ tion was successful. But Brother Ringu­ ette is again on the road to recovery and will have to go through many long weeks of tough, painful therapy. £ Jr SIU Representative Pat Marinelli, who visits Brother Ringuette once or twice a week, says that "Romeo is truly a remarkable person. Most guys in his place would think it was the end of the world and just give up. But Romeo has an incredible desire and will to live a full and happy life. It makes me feel good inside when I visit him. He never complains. He always has a good word. And I believe his wonderful attitude helps other patients in the same boat as him to cope better with their burdens." i| . I?: I Despite his second and more serious operation. Brother Rihgiiette still re­ fuses to give up the idea of going back to sea as an able-seaman. "If I don't make it back to sea," says a determined Seafarer with a lot of fortitude, "It won't be because I didn't try." We believe he will. Good Luck! • 1 kSeafarer Romeo Ringuette, a guy with a lot of heart, gets the In-hospital cash benefit from SIU Representative Pat Marinelli at the San Francisco USPHS Hospital. 4. -•> Pensioner Is Chief 'Cop Karate' Expert If you were in any one of 14 Euro­ pean countries recently, you may have run across this remarkable 67-year-oId SIU pensioner, who some might say looks his age from the neck up, but everyone would agree doesn't look a day over 30 from the neck down. This pensioner is San Francisco Sea­ farer A1 Oromaner who manages to keep his body in such good shape by working as chief instructor of police karate at the San Franciscp Police Academy. Ex-Recertified Bosun Oromaner, who had sailed on U.S.-flag ships for nearly 45 years before retirement a few months back, first took up this unusual kind of karate in 1936. He studied in Japan, Korea and Okinawa and worked years to achieve a 5th degree Oriental black belt diploma—the highest degree to which a Westerner can aspire. Originally from New York, Brother Oromaner also taught his craft of police karate to the New York City Police De­ partment, holding classes in Rockefeller Center. He explains that police karate is a special kind of karate. "It's by no AI Oromaner means a sport. It is strictly for selfdefense." Even though karate has been a big part of his life (he will remain an in­ structor for the S.F.P.D.), sailing has always been number one with him. In his 30 years with the SIU, he has accumulated nearly 20 years' seatime on deck, much of it as bosun. He also sailed with the old ISU back in 1936. Brother Oromaner is a graduate of the seventh class of the Bosuns Recertification Program. And in 1971, he helped represent the port of San Francisco at the SIU Educational Conference. Seafarer Oromaner accepted his first pension check at a recent San Francisco membership meeting, at which he bade farewell to his shipmates from the Bay Area. After the meeting. Brother Oromaner stayed in San Francisco only long enough to pack and go to the airport where he caught a flight to Paris. He spent his first months of "retirement" on an extended tour of 14 European countries explaining that, "as many times as I've been" to Europe on ships, all I've seen have been some of the ports, but I've never been inland. But now I have the time and I'm taking ad­ vantage of it." The SIU wishes Brother Oromaner, one of its old-time members, a long and happy retirement life. The Bradford Island Pays Off, Signs On Crew In Baltimore 7i rV", i r I Recertified Bosun Herbert O. Leake (rear left), ship's chairman of the 12 SS Bradford Island (Steuart Tankers), heads a meeting of the Ship's Committee of (front left) AB Walker LaClair, deck delegate and (right clockwise): Steward Delegate Marvin E. Howell; Engine Delegate Joseph H. Decinque, and Chief Steward Richard Hufford, secretary-reporter. At (right) the crew attends a shipboard meeting in the messroom in the port of Baltimore on Feb. 27. Later, new crewmembers were signed on as the vessel loaded on grain for delivery to Russia. April, 1976 >• Page 11 i f r| �The Committee Page Overseas Anchorage Committee Pittsburgh Committee 11. • Paying off at the Royal Petroleum Docks In Seawarren, N.J. on Mar. 9 Is the tanker the ST Overseas Anchorage (Maritime Overseas) with her Ship's Com­ mittee of (1. to r.): Steward Delegate Bert Wlnfleld; Engine Delegate John Haller; Chief, Steward A. Bell, secretary-reporter; Recertified Bosun J. R. Thompson, ship's chairman; Educational Director Lester Peppett, and Deck Delegate Albert Saxon. The ship Is carrying grain to Russia. Overseas Joyce Committee At a payoff on Mar. 23 In the port of Baltimore aboard the ST Overseas Joyce (Maritime Overseas) are the Ship's Committee of (seated front I. to r.): AB John Murphy, deck delegate; Chief Steward Vasser SzymanskI, secretaryreporter and Recertified Bosun Ravaughn Johnson, ship's chairman. Standing (I. to r.) are: Educational Director L. Flores; Engine Delegate Otto Motley, and Chief Cook Ray Fletcher, steward delegate. The ship Is on the run to Europe. Areclbo Committee " ip- Boston Committee SID Representative George Ripol (seated extreme left) talks with the Ship's Committee of the containership SS Boston (Sea-Land) In Port Elizabeth, N.J. on Mar. 16. They are (seated I. to r.) in the vessel's messroom: Chief Steward James Keno, secretary-reporter; AB Ralph Moore, deck delegate, and Chief Electrician J. Rogers, educational director. Standing (I. to r.) are: Recertified Bosun Leyal Joseph, ship's chairman; SlU Patrolman Jack Caffey, and Chief Cook David Smith, steward delegate. The ship Is on the run to Puerto Rico. Williamsburgh Committee Recertified Bosun Nicholas Bechlivanis (left) ship's chairman of the cpntainershlp SS Arecibo (Puerto Rico Marine) gets together with the Ship's Com­ mittee of (I. to r.): Chief Steward J. Gollles, secretary-reporter; AB Manuel Sanchez, deck delegate; Steward Delegate E. Albarran, and Engine Delegate Tom Conway. The ship paid off in Port Elizabeth, N.J. on Mar. 10. She's on the run to the port of San Juan. Page 12 Recertified Bosun Donald Pressley (seated 2nd right), ship's chairman of the containership SS Pittsburgh (Sea-Land) waits for a payoff on Mar. 26 in Port Elizabeth, N.J. with the Ship's Committee of (I. to r.): Steward Delegate Earl Plpperis; Engine Delegate Thomas Toledo; Chief Steward Ivan Buckley, sec­ retary-reporter; Educational Director Peter Kavanos and Deck Delegate J. Carry. The vessel is on a 33-day run to the Med and back. Recertified Bosun Stephen Homka (seated right) ship's chairman of the supertanker-TT Williamsburgh (We.stchester Marine) awaits payoff in the port of Rotterdam on Jan. 25 with part of the Ship's Committee and some of the crew. They are (standing I. to r.): Cook T. Vanyi; OMED-Pumpman D. Crsini; CMED S. Mondone, engine delegate, and Steward Utility V. Acevedo, steward delegate. Seated (left) is Deck Delegate A. Sanger. The tanker, on the shuttle run from the Persian Gulf to here, laid up in Rotterdam. Seafarers Log �SEA-LAND VENTURE (Sea-Land Services), February 8—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun W. M. Parker; Secretary Roy R. Thomas. No disputed OT. Chairman advised crewmembers to read the Seafarers Log to see what is going on in the Union. Also discussed the im­ portance of donating to SPAD. Next port. New Orleans. SAN JUAN (Puerto Rico Marine Operating), February 12—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Robert Gorbea; Sec­ retary F. Vega. No disputed OT. Funer­ al services were held at sea in memory of the Captain's brother who died of a heart attack a few days before. All the crew were present at the service. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. SEA-LAND FINANCE (Sea-Land Service), February 1—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun J. W. Pulliam; Secre­ tary G. Nicholson; Educational Direc­ tor D. Susbilla; Deck Delegate J. Long; Engine Delegate Sam Rivers; Steward Delegate Charles Ratcliff. Chairman held a discussion on the pension and vacation plans and excerpts were read from the fact sheet and were discussed. The fact sheet was posted on the bul­ letin board. Donations to SPAD were also discussed. Next port, Yokohama. SEA-LAND MCLEAN (Sea-Land Service), February 1—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun J. Richburg; Secretary R. Buie; Educational Director H. S. Martin; Deck Delegate M. J. Love; En­ gine Delegate D. Laughlin; Steward Delegate F. Rogers. $300 in movie fund. $14 in ship's fund. Ten more movies will be ordered for the next trip. No disputed OT. Chairman held a dis­ cussion on the new retirement and pen­ sion bill and also gave the crew and department delegates a vote of thanks. Next port, Oakland. MOUNT WASHINGTON (Victory Carriers), February 1—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun Leo Paradise; Secretary A. De Champ; Deck Delegate C. N. Smith; Engine Delegate B. Heimer. No disputed OT. Chairman talked to crew about retirement and the pension plan. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. TRANSINDIANA (Hudson Water­ ways) February 15—Chairman, Recer­ tified Bosun H. B. Walters; Secretary W. J. Fitch. Some disputed OT in deck department. $76.35 in ship's fund. Crew gave an extended vote of thanks to the San Juan port agent Juan Reinosa for coming down to the ship whenever in port. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port Norfolk. INGER (Reynolds Metals), February 23—Chairman, Recertified Bosun John Bergeria; Secretary Duke Hall; Educa­ tional Director R. D. Holmes; Steward Delegate Richard J. Sherman. $104.26 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. All communications were posted. Report to the Seafarers Log: "The highest praise to Captain Lawrence Dyer for the ex­ ceptional way that he laid out Brother Beavers in a private room for viewing complete with guest book and two at­ tendants. Also for the way he conducted his burial. A funeral home ashore could not have done a better job." Chairman talked to members about the importance of having a good health check-up while ashore. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port Longview, Wash. April, 1976 PONCE DE LEON (Puerto Rico Marine Management), February 22— Chairman, Recertified Bosun R. Bur­ ton; Secretary C. Rice; Educational Director T. Rowe; Engine Delegate George Lindsay; Steward Delegate Rob­ ert Spencer. Some disputed OT in deck department. Motion made to have a proper gangway made for this ship be­ cause the use of ramps and hanging ladders is very unsafe. Also, provide proper lighting from gangway area to staircase to midship house. TRANSCOLORADO (Hudson Wa­ terways), February 13—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun T. A. Tolentino; Swretary J. Pitetta; Educational Director J. Peterson; Deck Delegate James Cata­ nia; Engine Delegate Ramon Bracamonte. $7 in ship's fund. Some dis­ puted OT in deck, engine and steward departments. Received a telegram on grain deal and it was discussed and posted. Chairman read the latest re­ ports from the Seafarers Log about the oil bill. -Discussed the importance of donating to SPAD. A vote of thanks to the steward department. SEA-LAND EXCHANGE (SeaLand Service), February 29—Chair­ man, Recertified Bosun D. Calogeros; Secretary E. Heniken; Educational Di­ rector George Ranale; Deck Delegate Edward M. Ellis; Engine Delegate Irv­ ing Futterman; Steward Delegate Julian Primiro. Chairman reported on the Al­ coholic Rehabilitation Program at Piney Point and urged everyone to read the Seafarers Log so they can keep up with the programs of the Union. $250 was collected from arrival pools to buy movie films for the trip. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port, Yoko­ hama. SEA-LAND COMMERCE (SeaLand Service), February 1—Chairman Lothar Reck; Secretary Gus Skendelas; Educational Director D. K. Kelly; Steward Delegate Walter Stewart. $160 in movie fund. No disputed OT. Chair­ man discussed the importance of donat­ ing to SPAD. Advised that the crew should study the new agreement in the Seafarers Log. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Next Dort, Seattle. SHOSHONE (Hudson Waterways), February 15—Chairman, Recertified Bosun B. F. Gillain; Secretary M. Deloatch; Educational Director F. Jenkins; Deck Delegate S. Fulford; Engine Dele­ gate J. Snyeler; Steward Delegate Wil­ liam H. Hamby. Some disputed OT in deck department. A vote of thanks given to the two cooks for a very wonderful job that they did caring for the crew from St. Croix to Scotland. They were short handed because they did not have a steward. The crew gave very high praise to Brother Robert L. Scott, the baker, and Brother William H. Hamby. Next port in Texas. YELLOWSTONE (Ogden Marine), February 15—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Andrew N. Boney; Secretary Dario P. Martinez; Educational Direc­ tor Charles W. Garrison; Deck Delegate James C. Brooks; Steward Delegate Curtis L. Broduax. $36 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. $85 was collected to send flowers to Mrs. Logan. Her hus­ band passed away when he was home from the last voyage. He was the bosun aboard the SS Yellowstone on voyage #44. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port, Karachi. Digest of SlU Ships' Meetings LOS ANGELES (Sea-Land Service), February 22—Chairman, Recertified Bosun A. Antoniou; Secretary L. Don­ nelly; Educational Director A. Dimitropoulos. $103.50 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in engine department. The Seafarers Log was received and was given out to the delegates. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our de­ parted brothers. ELIZABETHPORT (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), February 24—Chairman, Recer­ tified Bosun V. T. Nielsen; Secretary George W. Gibbons; Educational Di­ rector David Able; Engine Delegate Stan Marshall; Steward Delegate Wong Kong. $122 in ship's fund. Some dis­ puted OT in engine department. $225 was collected for the movies and nine extra movies will be bought for the next trip. Chairman held a discussion on the importance of donating to SPAD. Next port in New Jersey. RAPHAEL SEMMES (Sea-Land Service), February 8—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun Fred A. Olson; Secre­ tary Angeles Z. Deheza; Educational Director Robert A. Forslund. $38.50 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Frank Boyne, port agent, is to meet the ship in Inchon. Chairman advised that crewmembers circulate all reading materials, books, magazines, etc., rather than throw them away. SEA-LAND PRODUCER (Sea-Land Service), February 29—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun William Bushong; Sec­ retary Harvey M. Lee; Educational Di­ rector Victor A. Cover; Deck Delegate Richard O. Spencer; Steward Delegate Herbert Allen. $45 in ship's fund. $150 in movie fund. No disputed OT. Chair­ man reported: "A thanks to all the crew for a good trip. Everyone should remem­ ber the highly flammable cargo this ship carries every voyage and that there is to be no smoking at anytime on the main deck between the forward house and the after house due to leaking cargo tanks. For the safety of everyone smok­ ing must be strictly regulated. This is to insure the safety of the crew, ship and the cargo." Observed one minute of si­ lence in memory of our departed broth­ ers. Next port. Port Everglades. BALTIMORE (Sea-Land Service), February 15—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Robert F. Mackert; Secretary Wm. Datzko; Educational Director P. E. Fabie; Engine Delegate Edward S. Ladimer; Steward Delegate Albert Nash. No disputed OT. Posted on the bulletin board information concerning features in the Seafarers Log. Crew asked to keep messroom and pantry clean at nights. Next port Naples. DEL RIO (Delta Steamship), Febru­ ary 22—Chairman, Maurice Kramer; Secretary R. Maldonado; Educational Director Lyle Clevenger. $971 in movie fund and ship's fund. Some disputed OT in engine department. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. NEWARK (Sea-Land Service), Feb­ ruary 29—Chairman, Recertified Bo­ sun E. D. Christiansen; Secretary L. Crane; Educational Director A. Jaramillo; Deck Delegate G. C. Somerville; Engine Delegate L. Craig; Steward Delegate P. Pederes. No disputed OT. Chirman suggested that all crewmem­ bers read the February issue of the Seafarers Log so that they will be better informed on the new Pension Bill. A discussion was held on the importance of donating to SPAD. Next port Seattle. • Official minutes were BISO ii " •B i from the following vessels; JCWBBSf B. WATERMAN BANNER SEA-LAND GALLOWS ANCHORAGE SANJUAN QT fJUTK ^ C- -•'Xr • MONTICELLO VICTORY OGDENCHALLENGER'-'^^MOHAWK OVERSEAS ARCTIC PANAMA SEA-LAM> TRADE SEA-LAND CONSUMER SltK^wAlJ.. JACKSON X OVERSEA^ JOYCE OVERSl^S VIVIAN COUNCTLGROVE CAROLINA SEA-LAND ECONOMY OVERSEAS NATALIE DELTANORTE I SEA-LAND EXCHANl^ OGDEN CHAMPION HOUSTON OVERSEASWA S .V I® * .v.!; : i. i V. i i• V-OAELAND: • ; MOUNT EXPLORER TRANSCOLUMBIA COLUMBIA MANHATTAN MERRIMAC ROBERTTOOMBS OVERSEAS TRAVELER HUMACAO GATEWAYCTTY EORTHOSKINS LONG BEACH ^A-I^ND RESOUROE, •CANTIGNY: ' -DELTA SUD JOHNTYLER rOELSOL . • OVERSEAS VALDEZ CARTER BRAXTCMS GALVESTON AMERICAN TXPLORER BOSTOPI SANFRANCISCO POTOMAC ULTRAMAR CHARLESTON SAM HOUSTON ALLEGIANCE, . GUAYAMA BORINQUEN • SANPEDRO ®-.IS EAGLE TRAVELER I IBERVILLE , DELTA MEXICO Page 13 •j' �•^.--''^;,V-5'Si; ';i.:<C; :.;- AT SEA •'.'^ -tr^k-uVf, , : ;3e- -::: m: m •(. L ST Manhattan Recertified Bosun Peter D. Sheldrake, ship's chairman of the supertanker, the ST Manhattan (Hudson Waterways) describes for us a basketball game played recently between the Manhattan Maniacs vs. the Ilyichevsk (Russia) Poly Red Men in the Russian's home port: "Under the lights the game started at 8 p.m.... Cheers rose as the Manhattan Maniacs of Capt. Jt^n Linton, Second Mate Patrick M. Barnett, OS John McDow­ ell, Second Pumpman R. Hutchinson, Jr., Oiler H. Bergerson, Jr., Third Cook Edward Colling and Steward Utility Jerry Desolvo rushed onto the court ready to do battle with their Russian opponents. "It was a friendly game and some rules were changed to make it run smoothly. Which it did. And after the introductions of both teams, came the liftoff. The Maniacs rushed to the Russian end of the court and scored right away. Much applause, but for the rest of the first half our opponents controlled the game. The half ended with a 22 to 6 score for the Russians. "The second half started slowly . .. The Maniacs went into action with various dashing and dazzling plays, as our boys who lacked training and had never played as a team before closed the gap in the score. But Ivan and his squad were not to be denied victory. They put on the pressure and I am sorry our team lost 42 to 24. "It was a good, clean game and I believe everyone enjoyed it. The Russians after the game shook hands all around and presented the team with a Russian sport pennant. Also a book called "Liberation".... "Who knows, next time may be our turn to win "It's not win or lose, it's how you play the game " SS Jeff Davis Recently the C4 SS Jeff Davis (Waterman) sailed from a Gulf port with a cargo of 7,500 metric tons of bagged rice for the port of Chittagong, Bangladesh. SS Lyman Hall Also recently the C4 SS Lyman Hall (Waterman) carried 7,500 metric tons of rice for unloading at the port of Chalna, Pakistan. ST Ogden Challenger sriliUP mKm-: Seafarer.Tom Curtis receives his General Educational Development diploma from the Director of Academic Education Margaret Nalen. Seafarer Curtis Learns Much at Lundeberg School Seafarer Tom Curtis graudated from the Lundeberg School as a trainee in 1968. He recently returned to HLS and completed the GED program at the school and earned his high school diploma. Brother Curtis said that he wanted to get his diploma, "because when you get older, you understand the impor­ tance of a good education. That diploma was important to me, and as an example to my kids, too." In discussing the GED program at HLSS, Brother Curtis said, "The best part of the program is the teachers. You know they care, about your progress. They're willing to give you all the help you need—even on their own time. That way, you can learn at your own speed and retain more knowledge." Brother Curtis added that, "The study program I followed was completely individual­ ized for me." Seafarer Cartis, who ships out of New York, dropped oat of high school In the tenth grade. Through the Lunde­ berg School's complete educational programs for the SIU membership, he has earned not only his high school diploma, but also his QMED en­ dorsement and certification In LNG, Welding, and Refrigerated Container Maintenance. Enroute recently from the Black Sea main port of Constanza, Roumania was the ST Ogden Challenger (Ogden Marine) with 37,000-tons of crude. ST Overseas Anchorage From the port of Corpus Christi, Tex., the ST Overseas Anchorage (Maritime Overseas) recently moved 44,000-tons of heavy grain to a port on Russia's Black Sea. ST Transeastern The ST Transeastern (Transeastern) sailed with 45,000-tons of grain from the port of New Orleans to Russia recently. SS Inger The SIU crew of the bulk carrier SS Inger (Reynolds Metals) recently gave a vote of thanks and their "highest praise" for their skipper, Capt. Lawrence Dyer "for the exceptional way that he laid out Brother Emory Beavers (who died of a heart attack at sea off Lower California on Feb. 22) in a private room (aboard ship) for a beautiful viewing complete with guest book and two attendants." Also the crew praised the way the captain conducted the burial (service). "A funeral home ashore could not have done a better job," according to ship's chairman, Recertified Bosun John Bergeria and Chief Steward Duke Hall, secretary-reporter. The Seafarers held a meeting "in respect of the final departure" of the firemanwatertender. "A good shipmate." MARITII^^ Seveiity>one cents of every dollar spent in shipping on American-flag vessels remains in this country, mailing a very substantial contribution to the national balance of payments and to the nation's economy. Use U.S.-flag ships. It's good for the American maritime industry, the Ameri­ can shipper, and America. Page 14 Brothers Wilbur Adams (left) and Joe Diosco study for their GED exam at the Lundeberg School. Turo More Seafarers Earn High School Diplomas Two more Seafarers recently earned their high school diplomas through the Lundeberg School's GED program. Brother Wilbur Adams, who dropped out of school in the eighth grade, said that he learned of the high school equivalency program at HLSS through the Seafarers Log. "I checked into the program after I got to school," he said, "and I decided to enroll. The teachers at the school are extremely well-qualified, and they are able to tailor the program for each student. In fact, I'd say the best thing about the program Is its flexibility and the really fast pace at which you can learn." Seafarer Joe Diosco, who ships out of the port of New Orleans, also learned about the GED program through read­ ing the Seafarers Log. He said he decided to enroll "because of the chal­ lenge." He added that "education keeps people alive. I've disproved the saying that 'you can't teach an old dog new tricks.'" Brother Diosco said that he feels "the Lundeberg School motivates you to learn. The instructors and teachers are really nice—they give the opportunity for people from all ethnic and age groups to learn new skills." Now that he has earned his diploma, Seafarer Diosco says that he plans to attend college. The Lundeberg School's high school equivalency program is open to all Sea­ farers who have not completed their high school education. Seafarers Log �• .. Dropped Out of 6th Grade, Now Gets High School Diploma ASHORE •>: }• . S-7 , i- Cape Canaveral Fla. Seafarer Pat Durand gets some instructions from Social Studies Teacher Chris Morehouse at the Lundeberg School. Seafarer Pat Durand who is 24-yearsbetween the Lundeberg School and the old and has been a member of the SIU public school system. "The teachers since he was 16-years-old, dropped out have a way of building self motivation", of school in the sixth grade. He came he said. "They are really great people— to HLSS to earn his QMED endorse­ and very sincere about your learning ment and when he received this en­ and wanting to help you." dorsement, he enrolled in the school's Brother Durand added, "I'd recom­ GED program, and recently earned his mend the program to any Seafarer. If you want to get your diploma, at least high school diploma. "I felt a high school diploma was inquire about the GED program." After earning his high school necessary in my life", Seafarer Dnrand diploma. Brother Durand also received said. *'It (^ens up doors that would his lifeboat ticket at the Lundeberg otherwise be closed." According to Brother Durand, the School and is now enrolled in the LNG teachers make the big difference course. 3 Get Their QMED Diplomas MARISAT—the first commercial U.S. maritime communications satellite sys­ tem in the world—Was launched here recently. Now, instead of having to wait hours for a radio message held up by weather conditions in the ionosphere to get through from a ship, it will take seconds for the ships using it. For the first three years of the satellite's five-year life, the Ameri­ can merchant marine will have 25 percent use of the ultra high frequency system with the U.S. Navy using the rest. Imagine how this satellite will speed up rescues at sea, permit an electrocardio­ gram of a stricken Seafarer to be transmitted to a doctor on shore for diagnosis, and improve navigation. Ships in the Atlantic, Persian Gulf, the western part of the Indian Ocean, the Med, the North Sea and the Gulf will now be linked. A similar satellite for the Pacific will be launched late this month and go into operation in July. A third satellite to cover the Indian Ocean will be launched this fall. Each satellite terminal on a ship will cost $50,000. Shore stations will be in Southbury, Conn, and Santa Paula, Calif. Plans are now afoot by 40 nations for an international maritime satellite— INMARSAT—which will be ready in 1981 and replace MARISAT. It may have a first also, the Soviet Union as a user. It will cost around $200-million to build by private companies and governments. 'i i I Cleveland For the first time this year on the Lakes, utilizing data relayed via a satellite 23,000 miles out in space, vessels were able to safely ply the ice-choked waters during the winter season. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NASA) satellite relayed from here detailed radar pictures of ice in the shipping lanes to vessels which mapped their courses around heavy ice or through thinner ice. It is estimated here that the NASA Lewis Research Center's "Project Icewarm" with 15 ships taking part, resulted in more than 15-million tons of additional cargo being moved on the Lakes this winter. The project used a special "side-looking" airborne radar on U.S. Coast Guard planes to discover the type, location and distribution of the ice cover on the Lakes. Flights were made over problem ice areas three or four times a week. Later the radar was coded and sent via satellite to here where it was made into a radar image. Finally, experts drew ice charts from the data and had them broadcast to facsimile recorders aboard the vessels over the MARAD VHF-FM radio network. -4. «r I' Detroit Shipments on the Lakes of grain and coal escalated last year to a total of 63,675,584 net tons compared with the 54,461,439 tons of grain and coal moved in 1974. Coal shipments for 1975 were 39,164,370 tons compared with 34,872,286 in 1974. Grain shipments were 24,511,214 tons hauled last year in contrast to the 19,589,153 tons carried the year before. Last December coal shipments amounted to 2,866,068 tons as compared with 1,190,640 tons transported for the same month in 1974. Grain shipments last December amounted to 2,924,106 tons and grain delivery in December 1974 was 2,436,446 tons. Dearborn, Mich. Displaying their QMED Certificates of Achievement are Piney, Point graduates (front I. to r.): James Sullivan and Robert Duron. At (right) is QMED grad William Mann; in the (rear) with the fedora is QMED Instructor Jack Parcel. Lifeboat Students Graduate MARAD, the U.S. Coast Guard, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corp. will sponsor a Great Lakes, Seaway Port and Shipper Conference here on Apr. 26-29. The confab will formulate ways and means to revitalize the Lakes and seaway port maritime and connected indus­ tries trade. Pago Pagoy American Samoa Following a two-year organizing drive by SlU-affiliated United Cannery and Industrial Workers of the Pacific, Los Angeles and Vicinity District of Wilming­ ton, Calif., the union succeeded in gaining a collective bargaining agreement with one of the two biggest canneries on this Pacific island of almost 20,000 people. The organizing campaign at the second cannery was not successful at this time. Alcoholism: A Af a/or Problem Today //I" "Mi Js'. ••••• • • HLSS Lifeboat Instructor Chuck Dwyer (center) poses for photo with two of his graduating class of (left) Robert Sinden and George Smith. April, 1976 • i ' f| Alcoholism is a major problem. One out of every 10 Americans who drink has a serious drinking problem. Alcoholism is a disease. It can he treated. Page 15 j: �i.: * L' ' 't- Ji f i' buLd'and^LTLwe^Nl>teX^gra-p'^ing®fSd u:^.^ stern on ® this trough-like apparatus. cable is I.,:J laid off » the ship's I Here's a front view of the Long Lines tied up at Port Elizjabeth. N.J. showing her protruding, caged bow and twn rifirk marker buovs on the Dort side. Newaifc, NJ.—At first sigfit, she looks udqae, md she is! "Hie worlds biggest cable idilp, the U-nuumed CS Long Lines (faftmtoB) ^IDfanost a lo^-aUke lor a white, ^ ^ oroise iin^, which we thoo^t pie antfl we took a second look. I "ITie wooden, Older doors; the thrMpied ctii;ed bow dieaves; her three red |und y<^ow side maikcar buoys on decl^ |upd fo^ and sit covered cable'laying insacMtteiy imtches^ gave h«p sledk lines lu nnosnal flair and atti^ distinction. ' At a jdx-monfli jpayidl by a nniiavnied parser here on a f^^^hronded 27 ntorning, we dbaobered 19 the Lines' gM^gway to meet an m'' 1 Jf fi: ifv\ '.1 A I didy, Watxildinider AB Bob Garda, I told ns tprt he mtpeided NJ. Gov^ kian Byrne and a party of ud^ kT btywigs and many ofiity viMtyis Seafarer Fisel Alshaif of the engine department rnakes a tele­ phone call from the vessel's unique public pay phone booth. of this remaikahle cable Ityer. l%e 5il4oot, i hist made^a^ id odl in JSitY, r In years after Jter ^ hofdr tuwe pi vpp she b^ in GmiD|pay for $19-niiUion. Since tten shO has laid more than 35,000 nantkal sobmacine td^hone cable in all ^eres at from 2 to 3 to 7 to 8 an honr. Her two steaia-electric plants propd her 8,500-hp twin and rudders at a craispg speed knots. I Only last October, the 17 Long Lines pdnted her prow out port of San Diego after leaving home port of Homdul# with her of 01 Seafarers to bcpn a r world v^fage to (pam; Vdkohanm; die Sues ifanal; Sicfiy; INnata De%ad^ the Azores for a 3,ti92maidical nme, $191 vkboiurd the sldp, ffirpenter terandpho 1 tour of his room, nautical itttm^cnnhold cable tanks pcnUeeaepfonr >:P«t hdd.lOO-iMintical' and hawsty hmk in ftie hrnd d^i^^" vrith Its terminos buoy is placril at the caUe end so foe can load additioiial caUe, return to ^lice and contlnne hiying imeratkms. Hm Long Lines wUI load on cabte at Soufoaai^ptOB and Calais, frimce during the next three months when needed. 9i1iai this job is finished, foe Long tAnes will lay qilde off the riiip*s stem lor the U.S. Navy finmi foe Caribbean to South America and then return to foe Pacific. In foe riiip's interior, a spedaBydestyned, 90-t6ncompiitmized machine cmitnds dm payout of die calde and 600-pouiMi anpUty rcperiers, w«wfo i| $90,000 eadh, whidi are positlimed mt' dw ocean floor tmd q^^d into foe Banwer cddc cvmy S.i aauftcaa .Briies. eOidd her traiisniHted at a time. Seathe rest jrf the Long Lines have a June deaiBine to cornlatest prmect. ly since Aiftmd, Ill-nautical buried adrfe were bdd <df tnd by the ftfeuch CS Vercors the lines from acddentp. fishing jsmadu. A dmifanr cable buried off St Riez. I•. ly, thisliB the sixfo Itiansible laid iP AT&T. Ifs bring :eqp pace with the vrinme id reen the U.S. and I^HN^ been incr^^ 30 ly in pKmit yvsn^** the says, also sdd diey ly offi ciMe now Transto bslfmce oof le we een Mm ibat rpft now bed Is inedcnhmsty maiiped oot^ a^ th( mmiftored Ity scannms hi dfo Long cost Unei' bofoim.pi^ a|^^ by satelli|h nnd sendh me^ ilndty, id we ftidk oUlrl^ e In St. Hilaire de - sages on tdet)^ foty, vre die J^mg ]Ui^ 'dedcS ''bdow when a gJassMhotlom^ Jechnicians-tc ! imbfo-fojftvahdertafcuift she .Jan. 29. J Amidship are the telephone cables and relay repeaters coming up out of the hold tanks on the Long Lines main deck. 1^. L •? •> i •r First-tripper Storekeeper Scott Kincaide of Dover, Del. lays in the groceries for the steward department. 1 56, didy 36 cdls .'.j i. f'.'. .i^ 1.1 • *. ••J •» •f. I. •ii' .i •I L S fc f-- 'i Reading the Seafarers LOG before a brilliant mosaic Chief .Steward Ira Brown (right) shows off the ganey of the ship is Chief Recertified Bosun Herb Libby in with Chief Cook Rafael Toro Jr^(iett)jvho is preparing t^he crew'sjounge. Tl^ round-the-clock cable layer An aerial shot has us looking down onto the deck of the Long Lines where we can see the fore and aft grappling the pot roast, and (center) third Cook Ahse King, has two other bosun mates. ard cable laying hatches of the vessel. Pageie ' Watchstander AB Bob Garcia of San Diego, Calif. the^^rpenter shop^^ ^ visitors to the ship. • ;| •" h• •y • welcome as he helped sign-m k- I- �•- • ' ' ' Congress: Close Virgin is. Loophole in Jones Act while admitting that using American ships would cost about $5.7 million more, testified that it would also add $61 million to the U.S. balance of payments. As for the two refineries, this exemption grants them unfair advantages which creates a great competitive inequity. Amerada Hess, with a production of 700,000 barrels of oil a day, and VIRCO's proposed 200,000 barrelsa-day plant can use foreign-flag ships to carry their products, avoid paying taxes on shipping, and receive tax and subsidy advantages from the Island government which domestic refineries do not get. Our heart does not bleed for them. The United States Senate is pres­ ently conducting hearings on one of the most important pieces of mari­ time legislation introduced in many years: a bill which would close the Virgin Islands "loophole" of the Jones Act. This "loophole" or exemption, has been used over the years by oil com­ panies to escape the provisions of the Jones Act, which prohibits foreignflag vessels from transporting cargo between U.S. domestic ports. When the Jones Act was originally adopted by Congress as part of the Merchant Marine Act of 1920, American shipping trade with the Islands was insuflicient to warrant the inclusion of that territory in the pro­ visions of the Act. Today, however, there is a substantial trade between the U.S. mainland and the Islands, and because of this exemption that trade is being conducted by Ameri­ can owned foreign-flag vessels. The SIU has long been advocating the closure of this "loophole" by Con­ gressional mandate, because although the 1920 Act provides for extension of the Act's jurisdiction to the Islands by Presidential proclamation, suc­ ceeding Presidents have failed to exer­ cise this option. Late last year. Sen. J. Bennett Johnston, Jr. (D.-La.) introduced a bill (S. 2422) which would extend the provisions of the Jones Act to the Virgin Islands with respect to the transportation of crude oil, residual fuel oil and refined petroleum prod­ ucts. Since approximately 200 mil­ lion barrels of these products are shipped yearly between the Islands and the U.S., it is obvious what enact­ ment of this legislation would mean to U.S.-flag tankers. For example, according to a study taken in September, 1975 by the Maritime Administration, ex­ tending the Jones Act's provisions to the Virgin Islands with respect to crude oil and refined petroleum prod­ ucts would result in the immediate employment of 26 U.S. tankers of the 30,000 dwt class. Each year the 26 vessels would provide employment for approximately 1,400 U.S. mer­ chant seamen. > Two months ago the Merchant Marine subcommittee of the Senate Commerce Committee began hear­ ings on Sen. Johnston's bill. Johnston Time to Sober Him Up! It is for all these reasons that the SIU fervently supports Sen. John­ ston's bill. And, we are not alone. Virtually every segment of the U.S. maritime industry is backing this leg­ islation, including: the American Maritime Association; Maritime Trades Department; Labor-Manage­ ment Maritime Committee; Trans­ portation Institute; American Insti­ tute of Merchant Shipping, and the Marine Engineers Beneficial Association. It is time to put an end to this exemption which is severely hurting the entire U.S. maritime industry. We strongly urge the Congress to adopt Sen. Johnston's bill and rectify this very unfair situation. himself was one of the first to testify on the Island and hurt both the huge on behalf of his own legislation. He Hess refinery and the proposed re­ told the subcommittee of some of the finery to be built by the Virgin many advantages of closing the loop- Islands Refining Corp. (VIRCO). hole and noted that it will provide A Commerce Department official. "needed jobs in our domestic tanker industry; it will improve our balance of payments account and will bring additional tax revenues into the United States Treasury; and it will encourage construction of increased domestic refining capacity which will provide new jobs to American ship­ builders and will improve the stra­ tegic strength of the U.S." While the Administration has taken no formal position on this legis­ lation, the Department of the Interior, which has general "promotional" re­ sponsibility for the Islands, opposes • In 1972, it was tny good fortune to be awarded an SIU college scholarship!* it because it would allegedly "raise x^day,J have received the final installtiient of that awaid^ letter isjih petroleum costs to American con­ attempt to express my gratitude. sumers and . . . injure the economic ,• During the four years of the award, each installment meant a new spring health and development of the Virgin Of fresh appreciation. As the years passed, my admiration for this prograni Islands." has grown in the face of the singular freedom provided by your scholarship As might be expected, two repre­ program. Along with the financial freedom, the award aUowed freedom frbntt sentatives from the Islands' govern­ the hassels of other prograjns. College scholarship programs such as your^ ment testified against the bill claiming represent the flower of American unionism. It demon.strates a sense of vision it would severely affect employment a faith in the future that is sorely needed in this country. - '£ On a more per.sona! note, the mpnuiry of my father is well-served by the April, 1976 Official Publication of the Seafarers International Union of Vol. 38, No. 4 nnion grant. I am sure that he would have been" proud that his union enal North America, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO jtpe to attain a dream too often out of reach—a college education. - • Executive Board f My years at the University of Maryland were good onc.s. For that !' „, Paul Hall a debt of thanks. The final installment has allowed me to continue gradt^P President wdrk at the University of North Carolina. In providing me with an opportunityi Frank Drozak Joe DiGiorgio Cal Tanner to attend school, you may be assured that the SIU has my undying,a Executive Vice President Secretary-T reastirer Vice-President "don and admiration and my heartfelt thanks. Earl Shepard Lindscy Williams Paul Drozak Vice-President TO THE EDITOR Wihnef Vice-President Vice-President •EABWEIIgl^WO Marietta Homayonpour 389 Editor-in-Chief James Gannon Managing Editor Ray Bourdius Jim Mele Assistant Editor Assistant Editor Tony Napoli Assistant Editor Frank Cianciotti Dennis Lundy Chief Photographer Associate Photographer ". Marie Kosciusko George J. Vana Administrative Assistant Production/Art Director Published monthly by Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. Tel. 499-6600. Second class postage paid at Brooklyn, N.Y. f' I would like to thank the crew and officers of the SS Fort Roskins for «.v« . kindness and consideration tdi me and ffiy children husband and father when he |rassed away suddenly, My thanks Jacksonville for being so good to us, and I thank his .shipmates that came to his funeral and all the other shipmates that would have been there had it been possible. Thank all of you again so much. '! Sincerely, jvfrs, James B. Oixon and FamlTy Lumlsle, Miss*. ' �•ourth Part of Series Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid Are for You by A. A. Bernstein SIU Welfare Director This is the fourth part in a series of articles which the Seafarers Log will e running, over the next few months, concerning Social Security, Medicare md Medicaid and how these Government programs affect you and your families. (This installment, as with the first three, deals with Social Security.) Kv A A CTYT A . Jf_. _• .ft i _ »t j _ „ f. _ ^ I.» _ _ .J. rr. _/ Eventually the series will be compiled into a booklet so that Seafarers can have all the information on these programs in one place. I hope this series will be an aid to you. Please let me know if you have any questions. Just write to me, care of Seafarers International Union, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. fC i '• LUMP SUM DEATH PAYMENT What is lump sum death payment? How much is the payment? To whom is the lump sum paid? . A single cash payment by Social Security when an insured worker dies. The payment is $255. The lump sum is paid to the surviving widow or widower of the worker if the widow or widower was living in the same household with the worker when the worker died. If there is no widow or widower who was living in the same household with the worker when he or she died, the lump sum may be put toward burial expenses as follows; 1. It may be paid to a funeral home to the extent that the burial expenses incurred by or through a funeral home are unpaid. This payment may be authorized to the funeral home by the person who assumes responsibility for paying the burial expenses. 2. When all the burial expenses incurred by or through a funeral home have been paid, the lump sum or the remainder of it will be paid to the person who paid the worker's burial expenses. When must appli­ cation be made? In all cases the application for the lump sum death payment must be filed within two years after the worker's death. PROOFS NEEDED FOR LUMP SUM DEATH CERTIFICATE 1. Death certificate of worker. 2. Marriage certificate if you are filing as the widow or widower who was living with the worker. 3. Proof of your court appointment as executor or administrator if the decedent's estate paid the burial expenses. 4. The amount of the unpaid burial expenses if yon are authorizing payment to the funeral home. 5. Itemized receipted funeral bill if you are filing as the person who paid the funeral expenses. EXAMPLES OF MONTHLY CASH PAYMENTS * X- ^ I. Average yearly earnings since 1950 $923 or less $3,000 $3,500 $4,000 $5,000 $6,000 $7,000 $8,000 $9,000 $10,000 Benefits can be paid to You, the worker • Retired at 65 93.80 194.10 210.40 228.50 264.90 299.40 335.50 372.20 393.50 412.40 ^ Under 65 and disabled 93.80 194.10 210.40 228.50 264.90 299.40 335.50 372.20 393.50 41^.40 • Retired at 62 75.10 155.30 168.40 182.80 212.00 239.60 268.40 297.80 314.80 330.00 Your wife • At 65 46.90 97.10 105.20 114.30 132.50 149.70 167.80 186.10 196.80 206.20 • At 62, with no child 35.20 72.90 78.90 85.80 99.40 112.30 125.90 139.60 147.60 154.70 • Under 65 and one child in her care 47.00 102.70 130.90 162.00 224.00 249.90 262.40 279.20 295.20 309.40 Your Widow • At 65 (if worker never received reduced retirement benefits) 93.80 194.10 210.40 228.50 264.90 299.40 335.50 372.20 393.50 412.40 • At 60 (if sole survivor) 74.90 138.80 150.50 163.40 189.50 214.10 239.90 266.20 281.40 294.90 • At 50 and disabled (if sole survivor) 56.80 97.10 105.30 114.30 132.60 149.80 167.80 186.20 196.80 206.30 • Widowed mother and one child in her care 140.80 291.20 315.60 342.80 397.40 449.20 503.40 558.40, 590.40 618.60 Maximum family payment 140.80 296.80 341.30 390.50 488.90 549.30 597.90 651.40 688.70 721.80 *A Word of Explanation: Some people think that if they've always earned the maximum amount covered by Social Security they'll get the highest benefit shown on the chart. This isn't so. Although retirement benefits as high as $412.40 a month are shown, payments this high can't be paid to a worker retiring at 65 now. The maximum retirement benefit for a man who becomes 65 in 1974 is $304.90 a month, based on average covered yearly earnings of $6,132. For some other categories, however, it could be higher as of 1974. Also, it should be remembered that benefits will increase automatically in future years as the cost of living rises. NOTE; A worker who doesn't get any benefits before 65 and delays retirement past 65 will get a special credit that can mean a larger benefit. The credit adds to a worker's benefit 1 percent for each year (Via of 1 percent for each month) from age 65 to age 72 for which he did not get benefits because of work. Th( credit applies only with respect to months after December 1970. This increase also applies only to the" worker's check and not to those of dependents o survivors. April, 1976 Page 19 I f'. �r. New SIU Pensioners Edward F. Leasgang, 65, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. Brother Leasgang sailed 33 years and walked the picket line in the 1961 N.Y. Harbor strike. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. Bom in Pennsylvania, he is a resident of the port of Seattle where he enjoys his hobby of playing music. Norris A. "Gus'' Bartlett, 57, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of Baltimore sailing as a QMED, chief electrician and bosun. Brother Bartlett sailed 37 years and upgraded to quartermaster in 1975 at the HLSS. He was born in Washington, D.C. and is a resident of Kenner, La. Domenic Di Sei, 62, joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. Brother Di Sei sailed 38 years and received a Union Personal Safety Award in I960 for sailing aboard an accident-free ship, the SS Frances. He was bom in Roseto. Pa. and is a resident there. William H. Parker, 65, joined the .SIU in 1939 in the port of Phila­ delphia sailing as a deck engineer. Brother Parker sailed 28 years, was a ship's delegate and got his engi­ neer's license in 1968 from the Dis­ trict 2-MEBA School of Engineering in Brooklyn, N.Y. Born in Florida, he is a resident of Cleveland, Tenn. David J. Barry, 62, joined the SIU in 1949 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. Brother Barry sailed 41 years and during the Viet­ nam War. He also attended a Piney Point Crews Conference in 1971. Seafarer Barry is a veteran of the World War II U.S. Army. Born in Massachusetts, he is a resident of the port of Seattle. Nicholas J. Wuchina, 61, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of New York sailing as a fireman-watertend­ er. Brother Wuchina was bom in Pennsylvania and is a resident of Ligonier, Pa. Robert E. Crofo, 49, joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of New Or­ leans sailing as a cook. Brother Croto sailed 31 years. He was born in Massachusetts and is a resident of Prairieville, La. Sung M. Hsu, 65, joined the SIU in 1948 in the port of New York sailing as a cook. Brother Hsu sailed 28 years and was a steward delegate. He was born in China and is a resi- dent of New York City. Leo A. Derstler, 58, joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of Mobile sailing as a bosun. Brother Derstler sailed 30 years. He was bom in Columbia, Pa. and is a resident there. Recertified Bosun Albert Oromaner, 67, joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun for 28 years. Brother Oromaner started sailing as a deck boy in 1928 on a Hog Islander for $25 a month and was a member of the ISU in 1935. He attended a 1972 Piney Point Educational Conference, was "never logged or missed a ship" and is a karate black belt champ. Bom in New York City, he is a San Fran­ cisco resident. Freddie Baptiste, 65, joined the SIU in 1941 in the port of New Orleans sailing as a chief steward. Brother Baptiste received a Union Personal Safety Award in 1960 for sailing aboard an accident-free ship, the M/V Del Campo. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. Seafarer Baptiste was bom in Louisi­ ana and is a resident of New Orleans. Francis P. Corcoran, 65, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of New York sailing in the steward depart­ ment. Brother Corcoran sailed 31 years. He was bom in Philadelphia and is a resident of Bryn Mawr, Pa. Miguel L. Medina, 62, joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Medina sailed 42 years. He was bom in Puerto Rico and is a resident of Houston. Edwin L, Genfzler, 67, joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1955 sailing as a wiper. Brother Gentzler sailed 25 years and is a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. He was born in York, Pa. and is a resi­ dent there. Joseph B. Simmons, 70, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1953 sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Simmons sailed 31 years. He was bom in Alabama and is a resi­ dent of Pensacola, Fla. Catalino R. Ramos, 67, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1952 sailing as a chief steward. Brother Ramos sailed 31 years and was on the picket line in the N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961, the Robin Line beef in 1962 and a strike in 1963. He was born in Puerto Rico and is a resident of Carolina, P.R. Anacleto Delgado, 64, joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. Brother Delgado sailed 32 years and walked the picket line in the 1960 Greater N.Y. Har­ bor strike. He was bom in Puerto Rico and is a resident of South Ozone Park, Queens, N.Y. • pv- AB Gets His One Gallon Pin SCHEDULE Port New York ... .. Philadelphia .. .. Baltimore .... .. Norfolk .. Jacksonville .. .. Detroit .. Houston New Orleans .... Mobile .. San Francisco . .. Wilmington .. .. Seattle .. Piney Point .. .. San Juan Columbus .... Chicago .. J*ort Arthur .. .. Buffalo .......,. St. Louis ,. Cleveland Jersey City . Page 20 Date May 3 May 4 May 5 May 6 May 6 May 10 May 10 Deep Sea ...i... 2:30 p.m. ... 2:30 p.m. ... 2:30 p.m. ... 9:30 a.m. ... 2:00 p.m. ... ... 2:30 p.m. . .. • • • ... 2:30 p.m. May 11 ... May 12 . , , 2:30 p.m. May 13 ... May 17 , , , May 21 ... ... 2:30 p.m. May 8 ... ...10:30a.m. • •' • UIW IBU ..... .. ... ..... .. ... .. .. • • ... ..... ... .. 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. • • • ..,... ..,... ...... ...,.. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. • • 11 • • 1 • • 5.00 p.m. ...• • • 5:00 p.m. ... ,. 7:P0p.m. 5:00 p.m. ... 1 • • 1 • ' • .. .. ...10:30a.m. ... • * ... — 1:00 D.m. May 11 ... May 11 , May 12 ... May 13 ... May 10 ... •• 5*00 D m' •• •• .5:00p.m. ... • • •• One gallon blood donor AB William Davis (left), who ships out of the port of Baltimore, accepts achievement pin late last month from SIU Medical Director Dr. Joseph Logue at the Headquarters Clinic. Seafarers Log �\ • f. New SlU Pensioners Waller H. Harris, 68, joined the SIU in 1939 in the port of New Or­ leans sailing as a chief steward. Brother Harris sailed 46 years and received an SIU Personal Safety Award in 1960 for sailing aboard an accident-free ship, the M/V Del Campo (Delta Line). He was born in Louisiana and is a resident of New Orleans. Jacobus J. "Jack" Green, 65, joined the SIU in the port of Mobile in 1955 sailing as a-deck engineer. Brother Groen sailed 31 years. He was born in The Netherlands and is a U.S. naturalized citizen. Seafarer Groen is a resident of Mobile. Francis F. Gomez, 55, joined the SIU in the port of Mobile in 1953 sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Gomez sailed 33 years and was a ship delegate. He was born in the British West Indies and is a naturalized U.S. citizen. Seafarer Gomez is a resident of Mobile. Oscar E. Ferguson, 64, joined the SIU in the port of Mobile in 1957 sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Ferguson sailed during the Vietnam War. He was born in Ala­ bama and is a resident of Deer Park, Ala. Anthony J. Di Bartolomeo, 60, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of Baltimore sailing as a chief stew­ ard. Brother Di Bartolomeo sailed 34 years. He is a native of Maryland and is a resident of Baltimore. Earl J. Davis, 62, joined the SIU in 1939 in the port of.Mobile sailing as a bosun. Brother Davis sailed 44 years. He was born in Mississippi and is a resident of Metairie, La. Dimas E. Cortez, 51, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1955 sailing as a bosun. Brother Cortez is a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He was born in Puerto Rico and is a resident of the Bronx, N.Y. Joseph F. Barron, 65, joined the SIU in 1938 in the port of N^ew Or­ leans sailing as a chief steward. Brother Barron is a native of Ala­ bama and is a resident of Long Beach, Calif. Torsten J. Forsherg, 61, joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of New York sailing as an AB. Brother Forsberg sailed 44 years and is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. Born in Finland, he is a naturalized U.S. citizen and is a resident of New Orleans. Emile A. Gerich, 61, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1962 sailing as an AB and third mate. Brother Gerich sailed 28 years and is a veteran of the pre-World War II U.S. Navy. He was born in Canada and is a resident of St. Petersburg, Fla. April, 1976 -> /s:.. iv 1; !•. V'. »> Paul L. Berthiaume, 59, joined the SIU in 1941 in the port of New Or­ leans sailing as a bosun. Brother Berthiaume sailed 35 years. He was born in New Orleans and is a resi­ dent of Lacombe, La. Louis P. Brian!, Jr., 57, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New Or­ leans sailing as a reefer engineer. Brother Briant sailed 31 years. He was born in New Orleans and is a resident of Metaire, La. William T. Jones, 67, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1955 sailing as a chief cook. Brother Jones sailed 29 years and got a 1960 SIU Personal Safety Award for sailing aboard an accident-free vessel, the containership 55 Wacosta (SeaLand). He is a native of Alabama and is a resident of Mobile. Major E. C. Reid, 62, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of New York sailing as a chief steward. Brother Reid sailed 33 years and walked the picket line in the 1961 Greater N.Y. Harbor strike and the 1962 Robin Line beef. A native of Portsmouth, Va., he is a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y. Jose Martinez, 51, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1958 sailing as an AB and fireman-water­ tender. Brother Martinez sailed 27 years. He was born in Spain and is a naturalized U.S. citizen. Seafarer Martinez is a resident of Baltimore. Frank H. Nestor, 66, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1955 sailing as a chief electrician. Brother Nestor is a U.S. Navy vet­ eran of both World War II and after. Born in West Virginia, he is a resi­ dent of Baltimore. George A. Perdreauville, 60, joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1954 sailing as a QMED. Brother Perdreauyille sailed 30 years, is a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, attended the SIUMEBA Engineering School in Brook­ lyn, N.Y. in 1966 and upgraded at Piney Point in 1974. He was born in New Orleans and is a resident there. Stanley B. Wright, 63, joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1957 sailing as a chief steward. Brother Wright sailed 25 years and was the editor for 18 months of the defunct ship newspaper, the 55 Del Norte Navigator (Delta Line). He was born in England and is a natural­ ized U.S. citizen. Seafarer Wright is a resident of New Orleans. 1£- M Seafarers Welfare, Pension and Vacation Plans Cash Benefits Paid Feb. 19-Mar. 24,1976 Number Amount MONTH TO DATE YEAR TO DATE MONTH TO DATE 9 722 164 17 2 4,626 1 137 10 35 2,629 826 39 6 15,866 4 395 98 $ 29,500.00 722.00 492.00 8,813.85 32.00 37,008.00 383.66 3,522.78 1,197.00 $123,259.55 2,629.00 2,478.00 13,303.19 421.00 126,928.00 931.29 11,277.81 5,113.40 DEPENDENTS OF ELIGIBLES Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits In Hospital Surgical Maternity Blood Transfusions Optical 402 71 123 28 — 122 1,035 202 280 56 1 309 124,051.64 2,777.23 20,262.20 8,500.00 3,263.50 304,467.60 8,358.84 44,124.60 17,450.00 25.50 8,459.86 PENSIONERS & DEPENDENTS Death Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits & Other Medical Expenses .. Surgical Optical Blood Transfusions Special Equipment 12 146 90 12 59 — 1 26 464 286 26 165 — 6 45,000.00 17,372.02 3,918.93 3,227.00 1,557.28 90,000.00 71,785.72 11,439.01 4,799.00 4,087.95 15.00 812.97 — 2,065 1 4,16^ 14,479.60 350.00 30,603.60 15 34 6,369.65 12,742.42 8,834 2,466 745 12,045 26,954 4,938 3,820 35.712 332,465.34 626,545.00 559,125.85 $1,518,136.19 895,848.31 1,251,630.00 1,976,766.70 $4,124,245.01 SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN ELIGIBLES Death In Hospital Daily (g $1.00 In Hospital Daily @ $3.00 Hospital & Hospital Extras Surgical Sickness & Accident @ $8.00 Special Equipment Optical Supplemental Medicare Premiums Dental Supplemental Medicare Premiums SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM TOTALS Total Seafarers Welfare Plan Total Seafarers Pension Plan Total Seafarers Vacation Plan Total Seafarers Welfare, Pension & Vacation YEAR TO DATE # I •t , - it Page 2i J Ii| fi �DISPATCHERS REPORT MAR. 1-31, 1976 TOTAL REGISTERED AH Groups Class A Class B Class C Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Deep Sea , Great Lakes Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth . Frankfort < Chicago Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakes Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco . Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Deep Sea Great Lakes Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakes > 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 DECK DEPARTMENT 0 4 4 0 80 19 0 10 3 0 31 13 0 19 5 10 0 5 10 3 0 76 0 14 25 5 0 5 0 0 0 0 4 16 2 0 8 2 0 66 5 0 0 6 0 0 4 0 368 84 0 9 176 20 49 15 10 43 129 54 67 25 77 18 159 0 4 839 2 16 2 4 7 1 7 11 2 5 5 7 0 16 0 1 86 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 6 25 1 4 22 7 6 18 83 528 4 4 1 4 0 0 2 15 57 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 3 7 20 1 1 38 3 9 24 96 464 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 17 2 5 22 8 3 11 68 907 1 4 2 4 0 0 0 11 97 0 1 0 2 0 0 1 4 10 4 70 10 31 8 5 16 50 19 29 11 19 10 49 0 1 332 3 21 1 5 3 2 4 12 2 5 5 11 1 10 0 2 87 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 3 2 0 56 18 0 8 0 1 19 3 0 11 0 0 7 1 0 16 0 0 57 18 0 20 6 0 9 1 0 6 2 0 13 1 0 3 2 0 43 9 0 0 7 0 3 0 0 273 72 0 4 119 17 56 17 3 24 100 40 72 21 50 20 109 0 0 652 2 45 3 12 7 3 10 20 5 11 8 20 1 24 0 3 174 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 7 0 1 6 0 0 1 15 102 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 3 • 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 5 5 . 27 7 ' 1 3 55 707 10 1 3 6 1 0 1 22 196 0 1 0 2 1 0 0 4 6 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 3 0 0 48 25 0 3 6 0 20 10 0 6 0 5 4 2 0 7 0 1 42 14 0 13 8 0 6 0 4 3 0 0 6 2 0 6 1 0 36 18 0 0 18 0 0 1 0 203 115 0 2 73 11 23 17 5 14 63 23 48 11 25 13 66 0 0 394 2 4 0 4 1 0 0 3 0 4 1 4 0 3 1 0 27 1 1 0 0 0 '0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 6 2 0 2 10 404 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 28 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 3 13 4 3 25 12 4 8 69 401 J1 [ ] ' Seattle ' V Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Deep Sea Great Lakes Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakes Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa 2 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 0 1 6 0 17 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 1 0 8 2 0 3 18 218 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 18 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 2 3 54 8 17 5 4 15 15 43 32 24 9 Seattle Puerto Rico 13 11 20 7 33 0 0 249 49 25 3 345 8 7 3 63 21 3 6 15 Page 22 ,10 1 1 26 3 4 3 48 251 13 0 1 3 1 0 0 18 90 3 0 0 0 0 1 0 4 119 1 80 12 16 6 3 46 17 16 7 Frankfort Chicago Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakes Totals All Depts. Deep Sea Totals All Depts. Great Lakes Totals All Depts. Deep Sea & Great Lakes . 17 0 2 39 9 4 14 85 358 8 0 2 11 0 2 6 29 113 ENTRY DEPARTMENT Mobile Duluth J 46 3 12 12 2 10 29 18 24 4 10 3 26 0 0 200 New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Deep Sea. Great Lakes' Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit All Groups Class A Class B Class C 2 8 1 3 4 1 4 2 2 1 2 3 0 7 0 2 42 Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington REGISTERED ON BEACH 9 93 15 23 8 9 29 59 33 22 12 33 11 85 0 4 445 Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 11 1 8 10 110 359 1,126 280 1,506 4 2 52 397 491 83 574 844 229 1,073 271 51 322 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 PRESIDENT Paul Hall SECRETARY-TREASURER Joe DiGiorgio EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Frank Drozak VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard Lindsey Williams Cal Tanner Paul Drozak HEADQUARTERS ALPENA, Mich 675 4 Ave., Bklyn. 11232 (212) HY 9-6600 800 N. 2 Ave. 49707 (517) EL 4-3616 BALTIMORE, Md. 1216 E. Baltimore St. 21202 (301) EA 7-4900 BOSTON, Mass 215 Essex St 02111 (617) 482-4716 BUFFALO, N.Y 290 FrankUn St. 14202 (716) TL 3-9259 CHICAGO, ni.. .9383 S. Ewing Ave. 60617 (312) SA1-0733 CLEVELAND, Ohio 1290 Old River Rd. 44113 (216) MA 1-5450 DETROIT, Mich. 10225 W. Jefferson Ave. 48218 (313) VI3-4741 DULUTH, Minn 2014 W. 3 St. 55806 (218) RA 2-4110 FRANKFORT, Mich P.O. Box D 415 Main St. 49635 (616)352-4441 HOUSTON, Tex 5804 Canal St. 77011 (713) WA 8-3207 JACKSONVILLE, Fia. 3315 Liberty St 32206 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY, NJ. 99 Montgomery St. 07302 (201) HE 5-9424 MOBILE, Ala IS. Lavnrence St 36602 (205) HE 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS, La. 630 Jackson Ave. 70130 (504) 529-7546 NORFOLK, Va 115 3 St 23510 (804) 622-1892 PADUCAH, Ky 2?5 S. 7 St 42001 (502)443-2493 PHILADELPHIA, Pa.. .2604 S. 4 St 19148 (215) DE 6-3818 PINEY POINT, Md. St Mary's County 20674 (301) 994-0010 PORT ARTHUR, Tex 534 9 Ave. 77640 (713)983-1679 SAN FRANCISCO, CaUf. 1311 Mission St 94103 (415)626-6793 SANTURCE, P. R. 1313 Fernandez Juncos, Stop 20 00909 (809) 723-0002 SEATTLE, Wash 2505 1 Ave. 98121 (206) MA 3-4334 ST. LOUIS, Mo.. .4581 Gravois Ave. 63116 (314) 752-6500 TAMPA, Fia. . 2610 W. Kennedy Blvd. 33609 (813) 870-1601 TOLEDO, Ohio 935 Summit St. 43604 (419)248-3691 WILMINGTON, Calif. 510 N. Broad St. 90744 (213) 549-4000 YOKOHAMA, Japan P.O. Box 429 Yokohama Port P.O. 5-6 Nihon Ohdori Naka-Ku 231-91 201-7935 <jtast montb, shipping picked lijji by lore than IGO jobs over the previous ^onth at deep-sea ports on the Atlan­ tic and Gulf. And with the opening ^ the Great Lakes Spring shippliig i^son, nearly 300 Seafarers got jobs in Great Lakes' portii. For the most |irL' shipping; i)t-^ remains: Seafarers Log �S s Ruben Somarriba, 43, died on Jan, 8. Brother Somarriba joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1968 sailing as an AB. He sailed nine years, A native of Nicaragua, he was a resident of New York City, Surviving is his son, Ernesto of New York City, SIU pensioner Vernon L. Stiebig, 70, passed away on Dec. 7, Brother Stie­ big joined the Union in 1947 in the port of New York sailing as an engineer.He sailed 43 years. Born in Ohio, he was a resident of New Orleans, Surviving are his brother, Louis of East Lake, Ohio and his sister, Evelyn of New York City, Gnstave V. Thobe, 70, passed away on Nov, 22, Brother Thobe joined . the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York sailing as a chief steward. He sailed 27 years and was at one time manager of Ae Union restaurant in Baltimore, A native of Germany, he was a resident of Tampa, Surviving is his widow, Elizabeth, Charles R. Wat­ son, 60, died on July 28, Brother Watson joined the SIU in 1942 in the port of New York sailing as a chief electrician. He sailed 28 years. Seafarer Watson was born in Vermont and was a resident of East Elmhurst, Queens, N,Y, Surviving are his widow, Frances; a son, and a daughter. Casimer Siuda, 62, died of a liver ail­ ment in the West Shore Hospital, Ma­ nistee, Mich, on Feb, 2, Brother Siuda joined the SIU in the port of Frankfort, Mich, in 1960 sailing as an oiler for the American Steamship Co, from 1965 to 1969 and in 1975. He sailed 26 years. Born in Mainstee, he was a resident there. Burial was in Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Surviving is his widow, Clara, Michael W. Oxmann, 21, died in Metairie, La, on Dec. 24, Brother Oxmann joined the SIU in the port of Piney Point in 1972 sailing as an DS when he gradu­ ated from the HLSS, He was bom in Metairie and was a resident there. Interment was in St, Louis Cemetery No. 3, New Orleans, Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ferdinand Oxmann of Metairie. Roy L. Privette, 50, died of liver fail­ ure in the San Fran­ cisco USPHS Hos­ pital on Jan. 11. Brother Privette joined the SIU in the port of Wilmington in 1968 sailing as an AB. He sailed 21 years, was an HLSS quartermaster upgrader in 1974, a deck and ship's delegate and was a gunner's mate and deep sea diver for the U.S. Navy in World War II and after. He was bom in Wheatland, Wyo. and was a resident of Clear Lake, Highlands, Calif. Cremation took place in Ever­ green Cemetery, Oakland, Calif, Burial was at sea. Surviving are his widow, Bilena; two daughters, Diane and Suz­ anne; his father, Walter of Texas and his mother. Vera of Missouri, Saeed M. Nasser, 27, died in Detroit on Feb. 20, 1975. Brother Nasser joined the SIU in the port of Detroit in 1971 sailing as a wiper for the Erie Sand Co. in 1970 and 1973, Kinsman Marine in 1971 and the American Steamship Co. in 1972, He wsa born in Yemen and was a resident of Dearborn, Mich. Burial was in Oak Grove Cemetery, Taylor, Mich. Sur­ viving are his Seafarer brother, Abdul of Dearborn and a cousin, Mohamed Ali Mohsin of Detroit. Raymond I. Didlake, Jr., 49, died on Feb, 10. Brother Didlake joined the I SlU-affiliated IBU in [the port of Norfolk in 1960 sailing as a deckhand for the Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad Marine Division from 1956 to 1976. He was a veteran of the postWorld War II U.S. Army serving as a chief cook aboard an Army vessel. Bom in Elizabeth City, N.C., he was a resident of Newport News, Va. Surviv­ ing are his widow, Isabel; three sons, William, James and Charles and a daughter, Claudia, Edwin F. Maki, 51, died on Nov, 6, Brother Maki joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of Detroit in 1961 sail­ ing as an AB and tug fireman for the Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Co, from 1941 to 1953, Merritt, Chapman & Scott from 1953 to 1954 and for Dunbar and Sullivan from 1954 to 1975. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. A native of Sault Ste, Marie, Mich., he was a resident of Burt, Mich. Surviving is his mother, Mrs, Elaine A. McPherson, - lUchard J. Carl­ son, 51, died after a long illness on Feb, 15, Brother Carlson joined the SIU in the port of Detroit in 1960 sailing as a OMED for the American Steamship Co, He sailed 31 years and was a U,S, Navy veteran of World War II. Sea­ farer Carlson was born in Winter, Wise, and was a resident there. Surviving are his widow, Bertha of East Chicago, Ind,; a son, Fred; a daughter. Patsy; his mother, Essie of Winter, and a sis­ ter, Mrs, Lorraine Napierala of West Allis, Wise, James P. Gleeson, 58, died of heart dis­ ease in Mercy Hospi­ tal, Benton Harbor, 111, on Dec, 20, Brother Gleeson joined the SIU in the port of Chicago in 1974 sailing as a fireman-watertender for the Great Lakes Dredge Co. in 1965 and 1967, the Great Lakes Towing Co. in 1968,^ McKee Sons from .1973 to 1974 and the American Steamship Co, from 1974 to 1975, He was a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Force in World War II, Seafarer Gleeson was born in Illinois and was a resident of Thornton, 111. Burial was in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Chicago. Surviving is a son, William of Alsip, 111. SIU pensioner Jose Saravia, 77, passed away on Feb. 14. Brother Savaria joined the Union in 1941 in the port of Baltimore sailing as a deck engineer. He sailed 44 years, A native of Chile, he was a resident of Baltimore, Seafarer Saravia was a U.S. naturalized citizen. t• i• EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, 1960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Log policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of ilje :!Ti Atlsntic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every three months, which are to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A quarterly finance committee of rank and file members, elected by the memtership, makes examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recom­ mendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreenients. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disburse­ ments of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS, Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts ^tween the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: Frank Drozak, Chairman, Seafarers Ajppeais Board 275 - 20th Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 11215 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS, Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. TheM contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know you', contract rightSi as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such pay.nent be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS, All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex and national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION—SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including but not limited to furthering the political, social and economic interests of Seafarer seamen, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of member­ ship in the Union or of employment. If £ contiibution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of i-e cont.:bution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. Support SPAD to protect and further your economic, political and social interests, American trade union concepts and Seafarer seamen. :• k: ! P If at any time a Seafarer feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that be has been denied bis constitutional right of access to Union records or information, he should immediately notify SIU President Paul Hall at headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. Page 23 April, 1976 h • 'V •>'(»%«<» e* 1% H I 4" t. ft. k » k A i k V h ^ % �JtolBepartares; IBU pensioner Baijamin I. Under­ wood, 76, died of heart disease at home in Corpus Christi, Tex. on June 12. Brother Underwood joined the SlU-afiSliated union in the port of Houston in 1957 sailing as an oiler for the G & H Towing Co. from 1948 to 1964. He was bom in Ypsilanti, Mich. Interment was in Prarie View Cemetery, Aransas Pass, Tex. Surviving are his widow, Murl; two daughters, Mrs. Elaine Harris and Mrs. Shirley Leath and two grandchildren, Beverly and Ivan Winningham. I^ I :k P: (. Orval J. Hopkins, 73, passed way in the Detroit (Mich.) Gen­ eral Hospital on Dec. 31. Brother Hopkins joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of Detroit sailing as a cook for the G. A. Tomlinson Co., Reiss Steamship Co., American Steamship Co. and the BobLo Co. Brown Lines. Seafarer Hopkins was born in Rensselaer, Ind. and was a resident of River Rogue, Mich. Surviv­ ing is a nephew, Edward Hopkins of Goodrich, Mich. August V. Nesman, 66, was lost overboard from the SS J. T. Hutchins (American Steam­ ship) in Lake Michi­ gan 3V2 miles from 'Lansing Shoal Light 'on Aug. 11. Brother Nesman joined the SIU in the port of Detroit in 1960 sailing as a bosun for the company since 1974. He sailed 34 years. Born in Lanse, Pa., he was a resi­ dent there. Surviving is a sister, Mrs. Alvin (Mabel) Carlson of Lanse. The ship's crew, other ships and a U.S. Coast Guard cutter, plane and heli­ copter searched the area in vain for nine hours until darkness. SIU pensioner James M. Quinn, 68, died of arteriosclero­ sis at home in Nutter Fort, W. Va. on Dec. 27. Brother Quinn joined the Union in • the port of Houston 'in 1962 sailing as a cook and baker. He sailed 32 years. Seafarer Quinn was born in Meyersdale, Pa. Burial was in Brick Church Cemetery, Lost Creek, W. Va. Surviv­ ing are a brother, John of Nutter Fort and a sister, Mrs. Margaret Thomas of Lost Creek. IBU pensioner Edward J. Pohlmann, 64, died on Jan. 21. Brother Pohlmann joined the SlU-affiliated union in the port of New York in 1960 sailing as a deckhand I and mate for the Penn Central Railroad Marine Depart­ ment from 1944 to 1970. He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. and was a resident of North Bergen, N.J. Surviving is his widow, Louise. Page 24 Philip J. Carolin, 59, died of a heart attack in the Oswego (N.Y.) Hospital on Oct. 1. Brother Caro­ lin joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of Buffalo, N.Y. in 1956 sailing as a deckhand for the W. A. Towing Co. from 1951 to 1961 and for the Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co. from 1956 to 1975. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. Bom in Os­ wego, he was a resident there. Burial was in St. Peter's Cemetery, Oswego. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. John F. (Therese) Bonner and Mrs. Catherine Hall, both of Oswego. Recertified Bosun John W. Logan, 51, died in his sleep at home in Mobile on Jan. 28. Brother Lo­ gan joined the SIU in the port of Mobile in 1955 sailing as an AB and as a bosun starting in 1964. He graduated from the Bosuns Recertification Program in Sep­ tember 1975, sailed for more than 24 years and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. Bosun Logan was born in Deer Park, Ala. Surviving are his widow, Jeanette; two daughters, Elizabeth Ann and/ Hilda Faye and a grMddaughter, Jennifer Rae Reed. IBU pensioner Andrew Folasky, 74, passed away on June 22, 1974. Brother Polasky joined the SlU-affliated union in the port of New York in 1960 sailing as a bridgeman for the Penn Railroad in Philadelphia from 1943 to 1961 and for the line's New York Division from 1961 to 1965. He was born in Sharon, Pa. and was a resi­ dent of Asbury Park, N.J. Surviving are his widow, Mary and a sister, Mrs. Mary Wincz of Sewaren, N.J. IBU pensioner Joseph M. Saldonis, Sr., 63, died of heart disease in Under­ wood Hospital, Woodbury, N.J. on Dec. 25. Brother Sal­ donis joined the SIUaffiliat^d union in the port of Philadelphia in 1957 sailing as an assistant engineer for the Chester (Pa.) Ferries Co. from 1951 to 1974. He was a veteran of the pre-World War II U.S. Army. A native of Carbondale, Pa., he was a resident of Bridgeport, N.J. Burial was in the Bridgeport Meth­ odist Cemetery. Surviving are his widow, Emma and a son, Joseph. Eugene K. Iverson, 47, died on Feb. 6. Brother Iverson join­ ed the SIU in the port of New York in 1955 sailing as a bosun. He sailed 25 years. A native of Wiscon­ sin, he was a resident of Delevan, Wise. Surviving are his mother, Mae; and a niece. Sherry Klewin, both of Delevan. Dou^bs A. Domingne, 50, died of bronchitis outside of New Orleans on Jan. 14. Brother Domingue joined the SIU in 1947 in the poh of New Orleans sailing as a fireman-watertender. He~saiied 30 years and was a veteran of the post-World War II U.S. Army. A native of Louisiana, he was a resident of New Orleans. Interment was in St. Bernard Memorial Gardens, New Orleans. Surviving are his widow. Ruby and his mother, Mrs. F. Domingue of New Orleans. JoscfA J. Domino, 74, passed away on Feb. 6. Brother Domino joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1958 sailing as a chief ^ cook. He sailed 52 " years, walked the picket line in the 1961 Greater N.Y. Harbor strike, the 1962 Robin Line strike and the RMR beef and attended the Andrew Furuseth Training School in Brooklyn, N.Y. Bom in Sarsagan, Philippine Islands, he was a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y. Surviving are his wid­ ow, Helen; a son, Joseph; a stepdaugh­ ter, Gloria A. Sortino and a son-in-law of Long Island, N.Y. '. . w' Ivan Usera," 51, died on Jan. 15. Brother Usera joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of Norfolk sailing as an OS. He saUed 33 years until 1968 and walked the picket line in the I.Y. Harbor strike. Born in Puerto Rico, he was a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y. Surviving are his widow, Jenny; two sons, Ivan and Ron­ ald, who attended the HLSS in Brook­ lyn, and a daughter, Joan. Robert E. Marr, 60, died on Jan. 14. Brother Marr joined the SIU in the port of Houston in 1971 sailing as a firemanwatertender. He was born in Mississippi and was a resident of New Orleans. Surviving is a daughter, Ethel of Biloxi, Miss. Benford E. Harris, 44, died at home in Fort Worth, Tex. on Mar. 12, 1973. Brother Harris joined the SIU in the port of Houston in 1965 sailing as an oiler. He sailed nine years and during the Vietnam War. Seafarer Harris was born in Spring Hill, Ark. Interment was in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth. Surviving are his mother, Clara of Fort Worth and two sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Gibbs and Mrs. Barbara Ward. SIU pensioner John C. Elliott, 65, succumbed to emphysema in the Parker Clinic, Choctaw General Hospital, Butler, Pa. on Dec. 5. Brother Elliott joined the Union in 1945 in the port of Mobile sailing as an AB. Seafarer Elliott sailed 28 years until 1972. He was born in Gilbertown, Ala. and was a resident of Toxey, Ala. Interment was in Womach Hill (Ala.) Cemetery. Sur­ viving are his widow, Lora Lee and a daughter, Retta Ann. Robert J. Fnrman, 55, died of a per­ forated ulcer on Jan. 6. Brother Furman joined the SlU-affiliatcd IBU in the port of Baltimore in 1956 sailing as a barge­ man for the Western Maryland Railway Co. from 1950 to 1975. Seafarer Furman was a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. He was bom in Mary­ land and was a resident of Baltimore. Interment was in Holy Cross Cemetery, Baltimore. Surviving is a sister, Mrs. Lillian M. Jupitz of Baltimore. SIU pensioner Aloisios A. Hartlaub, 66, died of a cerebral stroke in the American Nursing Home, Appleton, Wise, on Dec. 11. Brother Hartlaub joined the Union in the port of Frankifort, Mich, in 1960 sailing for the Penn Dixie Co. from 1964 to 1966 and for the Petoskey (Mich.) Cement Co. Bom in Manitowac, Wise., he was a resident of Appleton. Burial was in St. Michael's Chuch Cemetery, Whitelow, Wise. Sur­ viving is a sister, Mrs. Betty Gosz of Appleton and a nephew, Marvin Hart­ laub of Manitowac. Harvey D. Hedge, 51, succumbed to cancer in the Galveston USPHS Hospi­ tal on Dec. 7. Brother Hedge joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of Houston in 1974 sailing as an engineer for the G «& H Towing Co. from 1971 to 1975. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Born in Fort Worth, Tex., he was a resident of Ingleside, Tex. Sea­ farer Hedge donated his remains to the State Anatomical Board for medical research. Surviving are three sons, Larry of Ingleside, Russell and Alan, and two daughters, Debra and Patricia. SIU pensioner Jobn W. Malcolm, 70, passed away on Jan. 9. Brother Mal­ colm joined the Union in 1938 in the port of New York sailing as an oiler. He sailed 33 years and was a veteran of the pre- and World War II U.S. Navy. A native of Texas, he was a resident of Jefferson, Tex. Burial was in Jefferson. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Mary F. Tidwell of Texarkana, Tex. and Mrs. Billie H. Tidwell of DeKalb, Tex. IBU Pensioner Robert L. Murdoch, 73, died of natural causes in the Staten Island, N.Y. USPHS Hospital on July 31. Brother Murdoch joined the Union in the port of New York in 1960 sailing as floatman for the Standard Oil Co. from 1926 to 1928 and for the PennCentral Railroad Marine Division from 1928 to 1962. He was born in Hoboken, N.J. and was a resident of Jersey City, N.J. Cremation took place in the Garden State Crematory, North Bergen, N.J. Surviving are his widow, Jeanette; three daughters, Roberta Murdoch of New Jersey, Mrs. Ruth J. Smith of Pennsylvania and Mrs. Janet A. Kelley of Kansas; two brothers, and three sis­ ters. IBU pensioner Russell R. Delaune, 64, expired from a heart attack in the Galveston (Tex.) USPHS Hospital on Jan. 7. Brother Delaune joined the SIUafiiliated union in the port of St. Louis in 1964 sailing as a chief engineer for the Inland Tug Co. from 1964 to 1970 and for the Commercial Transport Co. from 1947 to 1964. He was born in Labadieville, Kitchrich, La. and was a resident of Pasadetla, Tex. Burial was in Grandview Cemetery, Pasadena. Sur­ viving are his widow, Ray Elizabeth and a son, Gary. Seafarers Log �I jTmal Beparturesi SIU pensioner Ray R. Austria, 79,' died of arteriosclero­ sis on Feb. 10 in Car­ son, Calif. Brother Austria joined the Union in the port of Wilmington in 1955 sailing as a chief steward. He sailed 49 years and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy from 1918 to 1945. Born in Manila, he was a resi­ dent of Carson. Burial was in Green Hills Memorial Park, Calif. Surviving are his widow, Mienko and a son, James. Joseph D. Sutero, 65, died on Feb. 21. Brother Sutero joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of New York in 1960 sailing as a mate and tug dispatcher at Pier H, Jersey City, N.J. for the Penn-Central Railroad from 1929 to 1976. He was born in Italy and was a U.S. naturalized citizen. Seafarer Sutero was a resident of Metuchen, N.J. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Shuster of Fords, N.J. and Mrs. Irene Klausmen. • SIU pensioner John Fancutt, 72, passed away on Feb. 4. Brother Fancutt joined the Union in 1942 in the port (rf New York sailing as a bosun. He sailed 29 years, was a preWorld War II veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard and walked the picket line in the Greater N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961 and the Robin Line strike in 1962. Born in Massachusetts, he was a resi­ dent of Fall River, Mass. Surviving is a sister, Mrs. Annie E. Hearle of Rutherford, N.J. Joseph V. John­ son, 73, died of can­ cer in the Galveston USPHS Hospital on Feb. 4. Brother John­ son joined the SIU in the port of Houston in 1969 sailing in both the engine and steward departments. He sailed 21 years and was a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. Born in Tupelo, Miss., he was a resident of Shepherd, Tex. Interment was in Cleveland City (Tex.) Cemetery. Surviving are his widow, Roberta, and his mother, Ethie of Okolona, Miss. IBU pensioner Anthony Paris, 74, died of heart failure on Feb. 6 in the Bergen Pines County Hospital, Paramus, N.J. Brother Paris joined the SlU-affiliated union in the port of New York in 1960 sailing as a floatman and dock supervisor for the PennCentral Railroad from 1929 to 1966. A native of Jersey City, N.J., he was a resident of Palisades Park, N.J. Burial was in Holy Name Cemetery, Jersey City. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Louis (Carrie) Filosa of Palisades Park and Anna of Jersey City. April, 1976 Lewis L. Henry, 45, died on Feb. 27. Brother Henry joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1950 sailing as both a cook and baker and an AB. He sailed 24 years and was a vet­ eran of the post-World War II U.S. Navy. A native of Amite, La., he was a resident there. Surviving are his widow. Lady; a son, Leslie, and his mother, Mary of Amite. James H. Bales, 49, died on Feb. 8. Brother Bales joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of Baltimore sailing as an AB. He sailed 33 years and was a ship's delegate. A native of Browntown, Ind., he was a resident of Owensboro, Ky. Surviving are his mother, Lillie and a sister, Mrs. Roberta Brown, both of Owensboro and a brother, Jo­ seph of New Orleans. Enrique M. Cas­ tro, 36, was electro­ cuted while at work in the Hafa Adai I Cinema, Tamuning, Guam on Jan. 12. He was dead on arrival at the Guam (Ta­ muning) Memorial Hospital. Brother Castro joined the SIU in the port of Yokohama in 1970 sail­ ing as a bosun. He was born in Agana, Guam, and was a resident of Nimitz Hill, Guam. Interment was in Taguag (Agana) Cemetery. Surviving are his widow, Rosita; four sons, Ricky, Charles, Reginald and John; two daugh­ ters, Suzanette and Clarina, and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Francisco Castro. Recertified Bosun James B. Dixon, 49, died aboard the ST Cantigny (Cities Service) on Mar. 14. Brother Dixon joined the SIU in 1949 in the port of Mobile. He sailed 31 years and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. A native of Mobile, he was a resident of Lucedale, Miss. Sur­ viving are his widow, Mary; two sons, Carl and James and a daughter, Linda. SIU pensioner Felix G. Quinonez, 64, passed away from natural causes on Feb. 13 in the Long Island (N.Y.) Col­ lege Hospital. Bother Quinonez joined the Union in 1943 in the port of New York sailing as a cook. He sailed 28 years and was a delegate to a Piney Point conference. A native of Manati, Puerto Rico, he was a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y. Burial was in Rosedale Cemetery, Linden, N.J. Surviving are his widow, Evelyn of Durban, South Africa; two sons, Felix and Tyrone; two brothers, Ramon and Pepe, both of Brooklyn; two sisters, Lydia and Mrs. Amparo Lopez, both also of Brooklyn, and two cousins, Angelo Cartagena of Brooklyn and Carmen Cartagena of Utuado, Puerto Rico. Emory A. Beav­ ers, 58, died of heart attack in his sleep while a crewmember aboard the bulkcarrier SS Inger (Rey­ nolds Metals) at sea off Longview, Wash, on Feb. 22. Brother Beavers joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1967 sailing as a firemanwatertender. He sailed 26 years and during the Vietnam Conflict. Seafarer Beavers was a veteran of the pre-World War II U.S. Army. Born in Bandy, Va., he was a resident of the port of Norfolk. Burial was at sea. Surviving are his widow, Ina; his mother, Mrs. Rena Shepherd of Blacksburg, Va. and a brother, Thurman of Norfolk. SIU pensioner Herbert R. Krentz, 70, passed away in January in the port of Tampa. Brother Kreutz joined the Union in 1943 in the port of New York sailing as a deck engineer. He sailed 30 years and was a veteran of the pre-World War II U.S. Army. Bom in Marcus, Iowa, he was a resident of Tampa. Surviving are his widow, Georgia of New Orleans and a brother, Emanuel of Davenport, Iowa. ' SIU pensioner Joseph Isaac McCants, 74, died of -heart and lung failure |in the Twin Oaks I {Nursing Home, Mo•bile on Feb. 2, Brother McCants joined the Union in 1938 in the port of Mobile sailing as a chief steward. He sailed 36 years and was on the picket line in the 1962 Robin Line strike. A native of Ala­ bama, he was a resident of Mobile. Burial was in Catholic Cemetery, Mo­ bile. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Margaret McCray of Montclair, N.J. and two sisters, Mrs. Vivian Abramson of New York City and Mrs. Alice Thompson of Prichard, Ala. SIU pensioner Karl Karstens, 74, passed away on Feb. 11. Brother Karstens joined the Union in the port of New York in 1953 sailing as an AB. He sailed 45 " - years. Born in Ger­ many, he was a resident of Hoboken, N.J. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Victoria Sessler of Hoboken and Mrs. Christine Ermer of Brooklyn, N.Y., and a nephew, Joseph Ermer, Jr. of Bethpage, L.I., N.Y. IBU pensioner Harold G. Donahue, 74, died on Mar. 2. Brother Donahue joined the SlU-affiliated union in the port of New York in 1960 sailing as a flatbridge motorman and floatman for the Penn-Central Rail­ road from 1921 to 1966. He was born in New York City and was a resident of Jersey City, N.J. Surviving is a daughter, Charlotte of New York City. Joseph B. Thomassen, 55, died on Mar. 12. Brother Thomassen joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of Mobile sailing as a bosun. He sailed 35 years. A native of Missouri, he was a resident of Bay Minette, Ala. Surviving is his widow, Dell and a son, Joseph. U'. t SIU pensioner Maiden D. Hibbs, 65, died on Mar. 14. Brother Hibbs joined the Union in 1944 in the port of Tampa sailing as an AB. He sailed 24 years. Born in Childers, Tex., he resident of Elberta, Ala. Survivhis widow, Mary. IBU pensioner Fred Fritz, 81, passed away on Mar. 11. Brother Fritz joined the SlU-affiliated union in the port of Detroit in 1960 sailing as a tug captain for the Great Lakes Towing Co. from 1917 to 1937 and from 1962 to 1963 and for the Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co. He was a veteran of the post-World War I and pre-World War II U.S. Navy. Sur­ viving is his widow, Elwyn and a daugh­ ter, Mrs. Beatrice Machan of Cicero, ni. PhUilpA.Knuckey, 18, died on the SS Puerto Rico (Puerto Rican Ma­ rine) on Dec. 7. Brother Knuckey was a 1974 gradu­ ate of the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, Piney Point, Md. sail­ ing in the steward department. He was born in Baltimore and was a resident there. Surviving is his mother, Made­ line, of Baltimore; his father, William, and a brother. #. IBU pensioner Adolf Rybak passed away on Feb. 5. Brother Rybak joined the SlU-aflfiliated union in the port of Detroit in 1960. He was a U.S. natural­ ized citizen and was a resident of Belleview, Fla. when he died. Politics Is Forkehops Donate to SPAD Page 25 t; ^ �Anthony Barnes Seafarer Tony Barnes, 46, has been shipping with the SIU since 1954, and began sailing as bosun in 1962. A native of Ports­ mouth, Va., he con­ tinues to reside there. Brother Barnes ships from the port of Norfolk. Carl Francnm Seafarer Carl Francum, 48, has been sailing with the SIU since 1945, and he began shipping as bosUn in 1953. A native of North Carolina, he now ships from the port of Baltimore. The 33rd Class of Seafarers gradu­ ated from the Bosuns RecertUication Program this month, and 367 of our members have now had the opportunity to learn more about the Union and the entire maritime industry. The Bosuns Recertiflcation Program is now over two years old, and in that time the Seafarers who have spent the one month at the Harry Lundeberg School and one month at Union Head­ quarters have gained invaluahle knowl­ edge about the SIU, the problems it faces and the way it deals with them. The Bosun is the top unlicensed man on our SlU-contracted ships; he is the leader of the crew. The Seafarers who have participated in the Recertification Program are more qualified to lead their crews, are able to hold better shipboard meetings, and should he more able to answer questions by any crewmember. It is more important now than ever before that the SIU membership be an Informed membership. In order for that to happen, the members themselves must take an interest in all that affects them and their Union, from events on the waterfront to actions in the Halls of Congress. This objective was one of the main reasons for establishing this pro­ gram: to keep the SIU membership bet­ ter informed, to take the message right to the, ships, rather than only hearing it at the Union Halls. After more than two years of putting Seafarers through this program, with more and more Recertified Bosuns-lead­ ing our crews, that goal is being accom­ plished. But more work must be done. For only when that goal is completely realized, when the entire SIU member­ ship is more fully informed, will the job security of all be assured for the future. Gene Bousson Seafarer Gene Bousson, 52, began sailing with the SIU in 1964, and since then has shipped in various ratings in the deck depart­ ment. A native of New York, he ships from that port and continues to make his home there with his wife, Lillian. Frank Chameco Seafarer Frank Charneco, 47, has been an SIU mem­ ber since 1954, and he started shipping out as bosun in 1960. A native of I Puerto Rico, Broth­ er Charneco now \ ships from the port of New Orleans where he makes his home with his wife, Sara. Simon Johannsson Billy Scott Tom Foster Seafarer Simon Johannsson, 64, has been an SIU mem­ ber since 1944, and he began shipping out as bosun in 1945. A native of Iceland, Brother Johannsson now .Tiakes his home in Chesapeake, Va. with his wife, Geral­ dine. He ships from the port of Norfolk. Seafarer Billy Scott, 48, has been an SIU member since 1960, and he started shipping out as bosun in 1970. A native of Texas, Brother Scott now makes his home in Hawthorne, Calif, with his wife. Donna. He ships from the port of Wilmington. Seajarer Tom Foster, 54, has been shipping with the SIU since 1944, and he began sailing as bosun in 1947. A native of Baltimore, \He now makes his \home in Solomons, \Md. with his wife, Lillian. Brother Foster ships from the port of Norfolk. Luciano Alfeo Russell Caruthers John Stout Richard Kidd .Seafarer Richard Kidd, 37, has been shipping with the SIU since 1961, and he began sailing as bosun in 1974. A native of Virginia, Brother Kidd now ships from the port of Baltimore where he makes his home with his wife, Mar­ garet. Robert Meloy f, i r Seafarer Robert Meloy, 54, has been a member of the SW since 1946, and he began shipping out as bosun in1952. A native of Ohio, Brother Me­ loy now ships from the port of Seattle where he makes his home with his wife, Geraldine. c Albert Packert Seafarer Albert Packert, 54, has been an SIU mem­ ber since 1944, and began shipping as bosun in 1945. A native of New York, Brother Packert ships from that port and continues to re­ Lv ;v' f, side there. Seafarer John Stout, 33, has been an SIU member since 1962, and he began sailing as bosun in 1967. A native of Georgia, Brother Stout now ships from the port of New Orleans where he makes his home with his wife, Linda. WUIlam Jefferson Seafarer William Jefferson, 33, has been an SIU mem­ ber since 1963, and began shipping out as bosun in 1969. A native of Oklahoma, Brother Jefferson now makes his home in Texas. He ships from the port of Houston. 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program 6 New Book Members Achieving their full 'A' books this month through the SIU's 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program conducted at both Piney Point and Headquarters are six more Seafarers. They are Luciano Alfeo, Bernard Burge, Russ Caruthers, Ron Echeverio, Otis Eddings and Mo­ hammed Mohsin Hussein. This brings the total number of Seafarers who have completed the program to 221. The program was started to prepare our members for the innovations on the new vessels under construction and to maintain the Union's tradition of pro- viding well-trained, qualified Seafarers for all our contracted ships. Another purpose of the program is t6 give our membership a better 'under­ standing of SIU operations, as well as our problems and the best methods to deal with them. By upgrading themselves through the program, they are helping to insure the strength of this Union, a strength which rises out of a solid membership which understands their industry and their Union's role in that industry. I Seafarer Luciano Alfeo has been shipping in the en­ gine department with the SIU for six years. Before at­ tending the 'A' Sen­ iority Upgrading [Program Brother ^ Alfeo upgraded to QMED at Piney Point. Brother Alfeo is a native of Genoa, Italy and lives in New Jersey with his wife, Vera and their four children. He ships from the port of New York. Otis Eddings, Jr. Bernard Bui^ Ronald Echeverio Seafarer Bernard Burge has been sail­ ing with the SIU since 1968. A mem­ ber of the blackgang, Brother Burge received his QMED endorsement at the Harry Lundeberg School in 1974. Brother Burge is a native of Carriere, Miss, and now lives in Picayune, Miss, with his wife, Margaret. He ships from the port of New Orleans. Seafarer Ron Echeverio has been shipping with the SIU for four years. Sailing in the stew­ ard department as a Cook and Baker, Brother Echeverio obtained a third cook's endorsement at the Harry Lundeberg School in 1973. A native and resident of California, Md., Brother Echeverio ships from the port of New York. Page 26 12 More Bosuns Graduate Seafarer Otis Eddings, Jr. graduated from the Harry Lundeberg School' in 1970 and began sailing in the engine department. Before attending the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program, Brother Eddings returned to Piney Point to earn his QMED endorsement. Brother Ed­ dings is a native and resident of Bloomfield, N.J. He ships from the port of New York. Seafarer Russell Caruthers has been sailing with the SIU since his graduation from the New York Andrew Furuseth Training School in 1968. A Navy vet­ eran, Brother Caru­ thers ships as an AB. Brother Caruthers, a native and resident of Middleport, Ohio, ships from the port of Seattle. Mohammed Mohsin Hussein Seafarer Moham­ med Mohsin Hus­ sein began sailing with the SIU in the steward department in 1970. Shipping as a third cook, Brother Hussein earned that en­ dorsement at the Harry Lundeberg School before attend­ ing the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Pro­ gram. Brother Hussein ships from the port of New York and lives in Dear­ born, Mich. He is a native of Dalih, Aden in P.D.R. of Yemen. Seafarers Log �Following are the names and home ports of the 367 Seafarers who have successfully completed the SIU Bosuns Recertification Program. These men have, gone aboard our contracted ships to lead the SIU unlicensed crews, and they have held informative meetings, settled beefs, answered questions and con­ tributed toward smoother voyages. Abulay, Edmund Philadelphia Adams, John, New Yorii Aguiar, JesefNew Yoih Alexander, A. 6., Houston Allen, Enos, San Francisco Allen, J. W., Seattle Altstatt, John, Houston Amat, Kasffloin, New York Anderson, Alfred, Norfolk Anderson, Chester New York Anderson, Edgar, New York Annls, George, New Orleans Antonlou, Angelo, New York Aponte, Felix, New York Arena, Louis, New Orleans Armada, Alfonso, Baltimore Atkinson, David, Seattle Backrak, Daniel, Wilmington Baker, Elmer, Houston Baker, William, Houston Bankston, Claude, New Orleans Barnes, Anthony, Norfolk Barnhill, Elmer, HoustSh Barrlal, Pablo, New Orleans Baudoln, James, Houston Beavers, Normani New Orleans Bechlivanis, Nicholas, New York Beck, Arthur, San Francisco Beeching, Marlon, Houston Berger, David, Norfolk Berepia, John, Philadelphia Bergeria, Steve, Philadelphia Beye, Jan, New York Bobaiek, William, Houston Bojko, Stanley, San Francisco Boland, James, San Francisco Bonefont, Eduardo, San Juan Boney, Andrew, Norfolk Bourgot, Albert, Mobile Bousson, Gene, New York Bowman, Jack, Seattle Boyle, Charles, New Orleans Braunstein, Herbert, Wilmington Brendle, Mack, Houston Broadus, Ray, Mobile Broadus, Robert Mobile Brooks, Tom, New York Browning, Ballard, Baltimore Bryan, Ernest, Houston Bryant, Vernon, Tampa Burch, George, New Orleans Burgos, Juan, New York Burke, George, New York Burnette, Perry, Tampa Burton, Ronald, New York Busalackl, Joseph, Jacksonville Bushong, William, Seattle Butterton, Walter, Norfolk Butts, Bobby, Mobile Butts, Hurmon, Houston Byrne, William, New York Cain, Hubert, Mobile Caldeira, Anthony, Houston Bosun s Honor Roll at 367 Calogeros, Demetrlos. Seattle Campbell, Arthur, New Orleans Carbone, Victor, San Juan Carey, John, New York Casanueva, Michael, New Orleans Castro, Gulllermo, San Juan Charneco, Frank, New Orleans Cheshire, James, Jacksonville Chestnut, Donald, Mobile Chlasson, Richard, New Orleans ChlllnskI, Tadeusz, Wilmington Chrlstenberry, Richard, San Francisco Chrlstensen, Christian, San Francisco Christiansen, Egon, San Francisco CIsleckl, John, San Francisco Clegg, William, New York Cofone, William, Wilmington Cole, Lonnle, Norfolk Colson, James, Seattle Compton, Walter, Norfolk Cooper, Fred, Mobile Cousins, Walter, Wilmington Craddock, Edwin, New Orleans Crawford, William, Jacksonville Cross, Malcolm, Wilmington Curlew, Jack, Yokohama Curry, Leon, Jacksonville Dakin, Eugene, Boston D'AmIco, CharJes, Houston Oammeyer, Dan, New York Darvllle, Richard, Houston Davles, John, New York Davis, James, Seattle Delgado, Julio, New York Dickinson, David, Mobile Dixon, James, Mobile Donovan, Joseph, Boston Doty, Albert, New Orleans Drake, Woodrow, Seattle Drewes, Peter, New York Duet, Maurice, Houston Dunn, Beverly, Mobile Eckert, Arne, Seattle Eddlns, John, Baltimore Edelmon, Bill, Houston Engelund, Clayton, New York Falrcloth, Charles, Mobile Farhl, Israel, Houston Fell, William, New York Ferrera, Raymond, New Drieans FInklea, George, Jacksonville Flowers, Eugene, New York Foster, Floron, New Drieans Foster, James, Mobile Foster, Tom, Norfolk FotI, Sebastian, Wilmington Francum, Carl, Baltimore Frey, Charles, Jacksonville Funk, William, New York Furr, John, Houston Gahagan, Kenneth, Houston Gallagher, John, Philadelphia Garner, James, New Orleans Garza, Peter, Houston Gavin, Joseph, Houston Glanglordano, Donato, Philadelphia Glannlotls, John, New York Glllaln, Robert, Jacksonville Gillikin, Leo, San Francisco Gomez, Jose, New York Gonzalez, Callxto, San Juan Gonzalez, Jose, New York Gorbea, Robert, New York Gorman, James, New York Gosse, Fred, San Francisco Green, John, Baltimore Greenwood, Perry, Seattle Grima, Vincent, New York Guadamud, Luis, New Orleans Gustavson, Walter, New York Hager, Bertll, New York Hale, William, New Orleans Hanback, Burt New York Hanstvedt, Alfred, New York Harrington, Arthur, Boston Harvey, Lee J., New Orleans Hawkins, Tom, Seattle Hazel, John, New Orleans Heggarty, Tom, New York Hellman, Karl, Seattle Hicks, Donald, New York Hllburn, Thomas, Mobile HIM, Charles, Houston HIrsh, Burton, Baltimore Hodges, Raymond, Mobile Hodges, Raymond W., Baltimore Hogge, Elbert, Baltimore Holt, Tom, New York Homka, Stephen, New York Hovde, Ame, Philadelphia HuntH.C., Houston Hunter, John, Mobile lp>3n, Oria, New York James, Calvain, New York Jandora, Stanley, New York Jansson, Sven, New York Japper, John, New York Jefferson, William Houston Johannsson, Simon, Norfolk Johnson, Fred, Mobile Johnson, Ravaughn, Houston Jordan, Clifton, New Orleans Joseph, Loyal, Philadelphia Joyner, William, Houston Justus, Joe, Jacksonville Kadzlola, Stefan, New York Karatzas, Tom, Baltimore Karlsson, Bo, New York Kelsey, Tom, San Francisco Kerageorglou, Antolne, New Orleans Kerngood, Morton, Baltimore Kldd, Richard, Baltimore KIngsley, Jack, San Francisco Klelmola, William, New York Knight, Bruce, Norfolk Knoles, Raymond, San Francisco Koen, John, Mobile Konis, Perry, New York Koza, Leo, Baltimore KrawczynskI, Stanley, Jacksonville La France, Dave, New York Lambert, Reldus, New Orleans Landron, Manuel, San Juan Lasnansky, Andrew, San Francisco La Soya, Ellgio, Houston Lasso, Robert, San Juan Latapie, Jean, New Orleans Lavolne, Raymond, Baltimore Lawton, Woodrow, Baltimore Leake, Herbert, Baltimore LeClaIr, Walter W., New York Lee, Hans,.Seattle Levin, Jacob, Baltimore Lewis, Jesse, Seattle LIbby, George, New Orleans LIbby, Herbert, New York LIneberry, Carl, Mobile Logan, John, Mobile Lolk, Peter, Baltimore Mackert, Robert, Baltimore Magoulas, Gus, New York Maldonado, Basllo, Baltlmoro Manning, Denis, Seattle Martlneau, Tom, Seattio Matthey, Nell, Yokohama Mattloll, Gaetano, New York McCaskey, Earl, New Drieans McCollom, John, Boston McCorvey, Durell, Jacksonville McDonald, John, New Drieans McGarry, Frank, Philadelphia McGlnnIs, Arthur, New Orleans McHale,J. J„ New York McKlnney, Melville, Philadelphia Mears, Ferlton, New York Meehan, William, Norfolk Meffert, Roy, Jacksonville Meloy, Robert, Seattle Mendoza, DImas, San Juan Merrill, Charles, Mobile MIcbael, Joseph, Baltimore MIgnano, Ben, Wilmington Miller, Clyde, Seattle Mitchell, William, Jacksonville MIze, Cyril, San Francisco Mladonlch, Ernest, New Orleans Moen, Irwin, Baltimore Monardo, Sylvester, New Orleans Moore, Asa, New York Moore, John, Houston Morales, Esteban, New York Morris, Edward Jr., Mobile Morris, William, Baltimore Morris, William, Jacksonville Moss, John, New Orleans Moyd, Ervin, Mobile Mollis, James, Mobile Murry, Ralph, San Francisco Myrex, Luther, Mobile Nash, Walter, New York Nelson, Jack, Jacksonville Nicholson, Eugene, Baltimore Nielsen, Vagn, New York Northcutt, James, San Francisco Nuckols, Billy, New York O'Brien, William, New York O'Connor, William, Seattle Ohannaslan, John, Jacksonville Olbrantz, Leonard, Jacksonville Olesen, Carl, San Francisco Olson, Fred, San Francisco Olson, Maurice, Boston Oromaner, Albert, San Francisco O'Rourke, Robert, Houston Owen, Burton, Houston Owens, Clarence, New Orleans Pacbeco, Hermlnio, New York Packert, Albert, New York Palino, Anthony, New York Palmer, Nick, San Francisco Paradise, Leo, New York Parker, James, Houston Parker, William, New Orleans Pate, Luther, New York Peavoy, Floyd, New Orleans Pedersen, Otto, New Orleans Pehler, Frederick, Mobile Pence, Floyd, Houston Perry, Wallace, Jr., San Francisco Pierce, Jobn, Phlladelpbia Polanco, Luis, New York Pollanen, VIekko, New Orleans Poulsen, Vemer, Seattle Pressly, Donald, New York Price, Blllle, Norfolk Pryor, Clarence, Mobile PuchalskI, Kaslmir, San Francisco Pugllsl, Joseph, New York Pulllam, James, San Francisco Radlcb, Anthony, New Drieans Rains, Horace, Houston Rallo, Salvador, New Orleans Reeves, William, Mobile RIchburg, Joseph, Mobile Rlhn, Ewing, New Orleans Riley, William, San Francisco RInguette, Albert, San Francisco Rivera, Alfonso, San Juan Robinson, William, Seattle Rodrlgues, Lancelot, San Juan Rodriguez, Frank, New York Rodriguez, Ovidio, New York Ruiz, Alejandro, San Juan Ruley, Edward, Baltimore Sanchez, Manuel, New York Sanford, Tommie, Houston Sawyer, Alfred, Norfolk Schwarz, Robert, Mobile Scott, Billy, Wilmington Self, Thomas, Baltimore Sellx, Floyd, San Francisco Sernyk, Peter, New York Sheets, James, Baltimore Sheldrake, Peter, Houston Shorten, James, San Francisco Showers, William, San Francisco Sierra, Emillo, San Francisco SIpsey, Robert San Francisco Smith, Lester, Norfolk Smith, Vertis, Tampa Sokol, Stanley, San Francisco Sorel, Johannes, Jacksonvlllo Spuron, John, San Francisco Stanford, Glen, New Orleans Stockmarr, Sven, New York Stout, John, New Orleans Suchockl, Leonard, San Francisco Swearlngen, Barney, Jacksonville SwIderskI, John, New York Tetl, Frank, New York Theiss, Roy, Mobile Tbomas, Lloyd, San Francisco Thompson, Carl, Houston Thompson, Cla^on, New Orleans Thompson, J. R., Houston Thrasher, Julius, New Orleans TIcer, Dan, San Francisco Tillman, William, San Francisco TIrelll, Enrico, New York Todd, Raymond, New Orleans Tolentino, Ted, San Francisco Troche, Gregory, Mobile Turner, Paul, New Orleans Uccl, Peter, San Francisco Velazquez, William, New York Walker, Fred, Baltimore Walker, Tom, Houston Wallace, Edward, New York Wallace, Ward, Jaeksonvnie Wallace, William, Mobile Walters, Herwood, New York Wardlaw, Richard, Houston Ware, Dick, Houston Waters, Aubrey, Seattle Weaver, Harold, Houston Welch, Macon, Houston Whitmer, Alan, New York WIngfleld, P. 6., Jacksonville Woods, Malcolm, San Francisco Workman, Homer, New Orleans Worley, John, San Francisco Wymbs, Luke, New York Zaragoza, Roberto, New York Zeloy, Joseph, New Orleans lii'i \"r. • 'A' Seniority Honor Roll Now Seafarers wiuf have completed the'A\Sei}i<Fi^ Mpgrv^ing Pt'ogratn ing them good, informed Union menders. These nim ate take theWegate^s fob aboard :JI|aiRI^|iliMN^:BMdl' Dflkarl, David, Deck Damithen. Francis, Engine CaimUters, Russell, Deck Da$tM^phen,Deck ftiimid,Bte,DMk Amos, Allan, Deck tMsflai«h^Jid»ea,Deek jtndmpmt P. Jo EafiRV Diarfc, Barrett, Deck JMtitoiDaniel; Colanieio, Joseph, Deck Cenife, Kevin, Engine Aiimid, Deck J^ Eng^ Doitill. Nul, Engine Cosentinej Dominic. Deck jlirtot Themss,Deck Ceyik> IW<^hj«l, EngM Sfbiter, AM, Engine Canningbam, Robert^ Beck fean,P.t..De6R Curran, John,Deck Beau^ Arthur, Engnt Daniel, WadsvMirth, Engne Be]iiapr/WiHliffl.$tim Otvls, WHllam, Deck s, WIHIam, Deck Day, John, Engino Derke, Michael, Englho JIackiok, Richard, Engbw Blasquez, Srsgoiy, EnMn. Deskins, William, Steward Bohanmn, Christnpher, Engine DIsIng, Maximo, Engine Doblouf, James, Engine Bolen, James. Deck Dukebart, David, Engiiie Bolen, Timothy, Deck Ecbeverlo, Ronald, Steward Boles, John, Engne Eddlngs, Oils, Jr., Engine Srackbill, Russell, Deck Edgell, Pat, Engine Brooke, George, Engine Egeiand, Ralph, Deck Bruschini, Mario, Steward Elliott, Byron, Engine Buiiie, Bernard, Engine Escudero, Tomas, Engine. Burke, Lee Roy, Engne Esposlto, Gennaro, Engine Burke, Timothy, Deck EwIng, Larry, Steward Burnette, Barney, Steward Farmer, William, Deck B«'tsh, Rlchaiiil, Engine Farragut, John, Deck ; Demmuso, Frank. Deck April, 1976 iMrett; Gerald, GteMrd flbii,Mrioii, Deck foinflHe, James, fogine iyk,DM,D««k FreMium, Michael, Beck Frhd, Peter, Engino Frost, Stephen, Deck Galka, Thomas, Ettgne GalbiherrPatrM, Beck GaWano, Marco, Oe^ Garay,Stephen, Beck ; GOicia, Robert, Deck Gnilam, Robert, Steward 6etay,Raul, Steward ^ Bower, David, Engine '•••V Graham, Patrick, Deck Grimes. M. Ro Deck Grisham, Steve, Deck Haipr,ken, Deck Hale, Earnest, Deck Halter, John, Engine Harris, Natiiantel, Engine Hanks, Fletcher, Engine Hart, Ray, Deck Hawker, Patrick, Deck Haynes, Blake, Engine Hoick, Carroll, Deck Heller, Douglas, Steward Hooks, Bobby, Steward Humason, Jon, Deck Hummarick, James, Jr., Steward Hussein, Mohammed, Steward HutcMnsbn, Richm'd, Jr., Eiwl lllson, James,Engne Jvey, D.E.,fifglne Joe, William, Engine Johnson, M., Deck Johnson, Oscar, Steward Jones, Loggette, Dojrit Jones, Nelson Cory, Steward Jentoi, Carson, Deck Xanavos, Panagirtis, EiqifaM Kognoy, Thomas, Englnor iiteite, Robert, Deck lloy, John, Deck !ly, John, Deck |Korney,Pahl, Engine iJtlrirsey, Charies, Engno ^lttteson,LB..Deck Knight, Donald, Engine Kenetes, Johnnie, Dock ' Kune. Lawrence, Deck Kundrat, Joseph, Steward Lamphere, Thomas, Engino Lancr, Ronnie, Engne Lang, Gary, Deck Lauibiin, Douglas, Engine LeClair, Lester, Steward^ Lehmann, Arthur, Deck Lentsch, Robert. Deck Lesko, Samuel, Deck Long, Alton, Engine Lundeman, Louis, Deck' Makarewicz, Richard, Engine MallDry.Artbnr, Dock itennliqf, Henry, SMumd MMsiad, MlMoif. SMinrd rfltooMM.AHlteok-v ••-:^•;: • £Mdtedrew, Alartin, fogno McCahe, John, Engine NMabe,T.J.,Eii^ MctMten^ J«m^ MillGl, Robert, Dock Minlx,R.G., Jr., Engine Mirantb, John,Engino tlMe^ Engino "A' : put this new knowledge to Stevens, Btiane,^BMi Jl«Mnw.Bott,BigiiM IteMim, tehn. MlM ltlptey,«Nlliam,Oock Rivors,Smn,&Bgteo RoB^ James, Deck Ret^ez, Charles, EMM RodrMbZ'Hvbter, Emjjne Rtecers. Gooifn, Engine Ri^SBiye,i«iM BiM^Baldwett, Jt^, Eteftee^ SMte]^ RobOil, Jr., EiigiW Sanders, Carry. Eiqjhp BiiiNieiv Alfred,Deck Meete,C.M.,OoGk Sha^ Moore, George, Deck Sisnr, Luclen, Deck Moore, James, EnMne Shaw, Ronald,Engine Meore, Peter, Engtee Mlfast, Geeife, Deck Moore, William, Deck SImonetti, Joseph, Steward Mortier, WIHIam. Dtek Simpson, Spnrgeen, Engine Mouton, Terry, Engine SIsk, Keith, Deck Nohla. Mickey, Deck Smith, D. 6., Stewed Nuotio, Ken, Deck Smith, Robert, Deck Dsteander, Duane, Deck Snyder, John, Engine Pointer, Philip, Engine . Spelt, Gary, Engino Paioumbis, Nikolaos. Engine Papageorgiou, Dimitrios, Engine Spell. Joseph, Deck Spencer, Craig, Engine Parker, Jason, Deck Spencer, H. 0., Engine Perkins, Cy, Deck . Springfield, Harry, Steward Petrick, L., Engine • Stanfleld, Pete, Deck Poletti, Pierangeio, Deck Stauter, David, Engine Prasinos. George, Deck . Mew», Ntek" SvMtea, Kvetoslav, EngM Sxeihert. RtewarB^ Tanner, Leroy, EMib Ttqte^Bwieii Stewed Teii, George, EnMne Thomas, RnhertEREiite Thomas, Timettj^ DoMtr^ Traiecr, Robert, Dc«k Trott, UewoRyn, Englno^p lltterhack.Urry.Deck s; Vain, 'Miomas, DeiA Vaiten, Sidn^, Engine t Vanyl, Thomas, Stewardji VaMMez, Jose, EM«e -I V«ios,G^,EnMne Venus, Steve, Steward > Vukmlf, George, Deck » Walker, Marvin, Engine Wambacb, Albert, Deck Wass, KSaus, Steward Waugaman, Jerry, Engino Wayman, Lee, Deck Wliheim, Mark, Engine Wilson, Richard, Steward Wilson, Robert, Engine Wolfe, John, Deck Woodcock, Wayne, Steward Woodhouse, Ashton, Engine Wright, Charlie. Engine Zukier, Hans, Engine , Page 27 • •' Fu J HI �For a Better Job Today I t ! I Deck Department ABLE SEAMAN The course of instruction is four weeks in length and leads to the Coast Guard en­ dorsement of Able Seaman—12 Months —Any Waters or Able Seaman—Unlim­ ited—Any Waters. Course Requirements: Able Seaman 12 Months—Any Waters. You must: • Be 19 years of age • Have 12 months seatime as Ordi­ nary Seaman, OR Be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have eight months seatime as Ordinary Seaman • Be able to pass the prescribed physi­ cal, including eyesight requirements. Able Seaman Unlimited—Any Waters. You must: • Be 19 years of age • Have 36 months seatime as Ordinary Seaman or Able Seamarr 12 Months • Be able to pass the prescribed physi­ cal, including eyesight requirements. Starting Dates: May 27, September 2. QUARTERMASTER The course of instruction certification as Quartermaster Basic Navigation instruction ..^adar; Loran; Fathometer; leading to consists of to include RDF; and The Harry Lixncieherg' also includes a review of Basic Seaman­ ship; use of the Magnetic and Gyro Compass; Rules of the Road; Knots and Splices; Firefighting and Emergency Pro­ cedures. Course Requirements: Must hold en­ dorsement as Able Seaman (Unlimited— Any Waters). Starting Dates: April 29, August 2. LIFEBOATMAN The course of instruction is two weeks in length and leads to the Coast Guard en­ dorsement of Lifeboatman. Course Requirements: Must have 90 days seatime in any department. Starting Dates: April 29; May 13, 27; June 10, 24; July 8, 22; August 5, 19; September 2, 16, 30; October 14, 28. Engine Department QMED-Any Rating The course of instruction leading to cer­ tification as QMED—Any Rating is eight weeks in length and includes instruction leading to the Coast Guard endorsements which comprise this rating. Course Requirements: You must show Graduates Get Lifeboat Ticket Instructor Chuck Dwyer (left) is here with his Lifeboat Course grads recently of (I. to r.)r Robert Benson; John Bishop; Nirgilo Rivera; Angel Ortiz, and Mohamed Hussein. Did You Know... Last month 38 Seafarers up­ graded their skills, earning power and job security through the vocational courses at HLSS. The Lundeherg School has an upgrading course to meet your career needs, too! evidence of-^six months seatime in at least one engine department rating. Starting Dates: April 29; May 27; June 24; July 22. FOWT The course is four weeks in length and leads to endorsement as Fireman, Watertender, and/or Oiler. Course Requirements: If you have a Wiper endorsement only, you must: • Be able to pass the prescribed physi­ cal, including eyesight requirements 6 ABs Get Their Sheepskins Piney Point Instructor Chuck Dwyer (extreme left) stand by on Dec. 23 with his AB graduates of (kneeling I. to r.): John Quirke and Tom Russell and (standing I. to r.): Tom Dreyling; Eddie Hendrix, and Wilbur "Doc" Adams. Not shown in the photo is Paul Brittingham. • Have six months seatime as Wiper, OR Be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have three months seatime as Wiper • If you have an engine department rat­ ing there are no requirements. Starting Dates: July 12. WELDING The course of instruction in basic welding consists of classroom and onthe-job training including practical train­ ing in electric arc welding and cutting; and oxy-acetylene brazing, welding and cutting. On completion of the course, an HLS Certificate of Graduation will be awarded. Course Requirements: • Engine department personnel must hold endorsement as QMED—Any Rating • Deck and steward department per­ sonnel must hold a rating in their department. Starting Dates: May 27, October !. ADVANCED ELECTRICAL PROCEDURES The course of instruction in Advanced Electricity consist of classroom and prac­ tical on-the-job training. This includes an introduction to Electrical power sys­ tems, meters, D.C. and A.C. motors and generators as well as trouble shooting, preventive maintenance and emergency repair procedures. The practical training will include the building and testing of various D.C. and A.A. motors and their various D.C. and A.C. motors and their controllers together with the use of multi­ meters, clamp-on ammeters and the megger. Upon completion of the course a Harry Lundeberg School certificate of completion will be issued. Course Requirements: Must hold QMED-any rating. Starting Date: May 3. A College Career Is Available to Yon One college and two post secondary trade/vocational school scholarships are awarded to Seafarers each year. These scholarships have been specially de­ signed to meet the educational needs of Seafarers. I ;• 2. Two-year community or junior col­ lege or post secondary trade/voca­ tional schools scholarships. These awards are in the amount of $5000. The trade/vocational awards offer var­ ious options if you wish to continue shipping. In such a program you may Application requirements are geared develop a trade or skill which would im­ for the man who has been out of school prove your performance aboard ship as several years, so you will only be com­ well as help you obtain a better paying peting with other seamen with similar job when you are ashore. educational backgrounds. The awards are Eligibility requirements are as follows: granted in April, but you should begin 1. Have not less than two years of your application process now. actual employment on vessels of These are the scholarships offered: companies signatory to Seafarers Welfare Plan. 1. Four-year college degree scholar-, 2. Have one day of employment on'a ship. This award is in the amount vessel in the sixth-month period of $10,000. Page 28 immediately preceding date of ap­ plication. 3. Have 90 days of employment on a vessel in the previous calendar year. Pick up a scholarship application now. They are available in the ports or you may write to the following address and request a copy of the Seafarers Applica­ tion: Seafarers Welfare Plan College Scholarships 275 20th Street Brooklyn, New York 11215 A College Ediicatloii For Your Cliilciren Four scholarships are awarded to de­ pendents of Seafarers. These four-year scholarships are for $10,000 each at any accredited college or university. If you have three years sea time, encourage your children to apply. They should request the Dependents Application from the above address. Seafarers Log �":x' For Job Security Tomorrow Scliool Of Steward Department Steward Department All Steward Department Courses Lead To Certification By HLSS. CHIEF STEWARD The course of instruction is six weeks long and covers ali phases of Steward De­ partment management and operation. Course Requirements: All candidates must have seatime and/or training in com­ pliance with one of the following: • Three years seatime in a rating above 3rd cook or assistant cook OR • Six months seatime as 3rd cook or assistant cook, six months seatime as cook and baker, six months seatime as chief cook and hold HLS certifi­ cates of completion for each program OR • 12 months seatime as 3rd cook or assistant cook, six months seatime as cook and baker, six months sea­ time as chief cook and hold HLS cer­ tificates of completion for the cook and baker and chief cook programs OR • 12 months seatime as 3rd cook or assistant cook, 12 months seatime as cook and baker, and six months sea­ time as chief cook and hold an HLS certificate of completion for the chief cook program. Starting Dates: April 29; June 10; July 22; September 2; October 14. CHIEF COOK The course of instruction is six weeks in length and students specialize in the prep­ aration of soups, sauces, meats, seafoods, and gravies. Course Requirements: All candidates must have seatime and/or training in com­ pliance with one of the following: • 12 months seatime as cook and baker OR • Three years seatime in the steward department, with six months as 3rd cook or assistant cook and six months as cook and baker OR • Six months seatime as 3rd cook or assistant cook and six months as cook and baker OR • 12 months seatime as 3rd cook or assistant cook and six months sea­ time as cook and baker and hold a certificate of completion for the HLS cook and baker training program. Starting Dates: Starting Dates: May 13; June 24; August 5; September 16; October 28. Note: Courses and starting dates are subject to change at any time. Any change will he noted in the LOG. High School Program Is Available to All Seafarers Do What Nearly 50 Of Your Fellow Seafarers Have Done ... COOK AND BAKER ASSISTANT COOK The course of instruction is six weeks in length and students specialize in the selection and preparation of breakfast foods, breads, desserts, and pastries. The course of instruction is six weeks in length and students specialize in the selection and preparation of vegetables and salads. Course Requirements: All candidates must have twelve months seatime in the steward department. OR three months sea­ time in the steward department and be a graduate of the HLS entry rating program. Course Requirements: All candidates must have seatime and/or training in com­ pliance with one of the following: • 12 months seatime as a 3rd cook or assistant cook OR • 24 months in the steward department with six months as a 3rd cook or as­ sistant cook OR • Six months seatime as 3rd cook or assistant cook and hold a certificate of completion from the HLS assist­ ant cook training program. e. X -- Starting Dates: May 27; July 8; August 19; September 30. These Courses Will Be Start­ ing Soon: • Diesels • Operation of Reefers Starting Dates: April 29; May 13, 27; June 10. 24; July 8, 22; August 5, 19; September 2, 16, 30; October 14, 28. Watch the Seafarers Log for Starting Dates UPGRADING APPLICATION Name. Date of Birth __ (Last) (Middle) (First) Mo./Day/Year Address (Street) . Telephone #_ (City) (Zip Code) (State) Book Number (Area Code) Seniority Date Book Was Issued Port Presently .Registered In_ .Port Issued. Endorsement(s) Now Held. Social Security #. .-^<1 Piney Point Graduate: • Yes No • (if so, fill in below) Entry Program: From. .to. 'I. i Endorsement(s) Received (Dates Attended) Upgrading Program: From. , Endorsement(s) Received .to. (Dates Attended) "A high school diploma is something I've always wanted." Do you hold a letter of completion for Lifeboat: • Yes • No; Fire Fighting: • Yes • No Dates Available for Training I Am Interested In: William Lopez • • • • "For the first time now, when I read a book, I really notice the punctuation. I understand math and lan­ guage much better, too. In fact, I actually enjoy math." • LNG/LPG • Diesel • Welder Thomas Maher Get the reading, writing and math skills you need for job security and upgrading through the high . school equivalency (GEO) program at the Harry Lundeberg School. It only takes four to eight weeks, and your Brothers can tell you that it's really worth it! Interested? Pick up a copy of the pre­ test kit in your port or write to this address: Margaret Nalen, Director Academic Education Department Harry Lundeherg School Piney Point, Maryland 20674 When you complete the test, return it to the Lundeberg School. HLS will tell you the results and give you an estimate of the length of time you'll need to com­ plete the GED program. REMEMBER! This test is not to see April, 1976 DECK AB-12 Months AB Unlimited Quartermaster Lifeboatman who scores high or low. It helps HLS de­ sign a study program just for you—a pro­ gram that our teachers will help you, as an individual, to follow. So apply today. It's easy to qualify. Just make sure that you have: 1. One year of seatime. 2. Your initiation fees paid in full. 3. All outstanding monetary obliga­ tions, such as dues or loans, paid in full. Your classes will be small (usually just six to eight students). You'll get lots of individual help. And completing the GED program opens the door to the other edu­ cational opportunities that the SIU has for you. A.high school diploma is the first step towards qualifying for one of the three scholarships for Seafarers that are offered each year. STEWARD • Asst. Cook • Cook & Baker • Chief Cook • Steward ENGINE • QMED • FOWT • Dk. Mech. ADVANCED COURSES • Advanced Pumpman Procedures • Advanced Electrical Procedures • Refrigeration Container Mechanic RECORD OF SEATIME — (Show only amount needed to upgrade in rating checked above or attach letter of service, whichever is applicable.) SHIP SIGNATURE RATING HELD DATE OF SHIPMENT DATE OF DISCHARGE DATE RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: LUNDEBERG UPGRADING CENTER, PINEY POINT, MD. 20674 • "-I'I I Page 29 �'='^. 'V) ^ f' I r . A. "A 8 FOWTs Finish Course Eight more of the fireman-watertenders who finished the Lundeberg School course recently pose with Instructor Greg Stabrylla (2nd left). They are (front I. to r.); Eugene Desnoyers; Leonard McArthy; William Sullivan, and Don Smith. In the background (I. to r.), on the deck of the training ship Sonny Simmons, are: Mike Derrange; Mike Patton; Robert Scotten, and Ray Sims. ABs Complete HLSS Class Head of the Piney Point Deck Department Paul Allman (left) proudly stands with his latest graduating class of ABs of (front I. to r.): Max Hilgren; Heine Morales, and Richard Lewis. In the back row (I. to r.) are: George Coyer; Daniel James; William Coyer; Nathan Sumrall, and Mark Davis. Lifeboaters Get Sheepskins ® Instructor Tom Doyle (front center) is glad to take a photo with his class of lifeboat graduates of (front I. to r.): Joe Kastner, and Ray Sims. Eugene Des­ noyers; Al Burns, Jr., and Joseph Shuler are in the rear of the picture. 6 Welders Piney Point Crads The six new welder graduates of the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, Piney Point, Md. pose for a photo with Instructor Greg Stabrylla (rear 2nd left). They are (front I. to r.): Robert Benson; Charles Reis, and Peter Moore. Rear (I. to r.) are: Eric Sager; Juan Ration, and Bob Gajewski. Page 30 Congrafulates Cooks . .. . , ... ,, ......... • - "-Jt.' : . HLSS Vice President Mike Sacco (extreme right) extends a congratulatory handshake to Assistant Cook grad John Loprete recently. Other new assistant cooks who got the gladhand for completing the course are (I. to r.): Ahmed Alammari; Juan Toro; Joe Evans, and Carlos Arboledo. 5 Graduate As QMEDs In the front row (I. to r.) are QMED grads Lloyd Shaw; Willis E. Miller, and George Bermeo as they wound up their schooling at the Piney Point school. In the rear row (I. to r.) are: David McGarrity; Engine Department Instructor Jack Parcel, and John Algina. Seafarers Log �m 1 w Strong in Peace and War f Whv America! I IMeeds a Merchant Marine < ^ I f I i ' •1 f The U.S. merchant marine is essen­ tial to this country's security and eco­ nomic well-being and yet few Ameri­ cans outside of the industry realize the importance of maintaining a mod­ ern, viable American fleet. In fact, many Americans know little about our merchant marine beyond a few fuzzy misconceptions about tramp steamers calling on exotic ports, and some even believe that the merchant marine is actually another branch of the Armed Services. During World War II, and again during the Korean and Vietnam con­ flicts, Americans were given dramatic proof of the necessity of maintaining a fleet that is capable of meeting a national emergency. pose almost half of our total fleet the most efficient in the world. Not only does the American mer­ chant marine provide an energyefficient method of moving cargo, but it also has taken the initiative to protact our fragile marine environment by developing and using double bot­ toms on tankers, ballast separation systems, sophisticated navigation equipment end other pollution-abate­ ment devices. These devices are backed up by the American seaman who is uni­ versally acknowledged to be one of the best trained seafarers and who has helped the U.S. fleet maintain one of the world's best maritime safety records. There are also intangible, but nevertheless important, advantages that the U.S. would gain by com­ mitting itself to supporting a mer­ chant fleet comparable with our position as a major world power. The Soviet Union has already rec­ ognized the value of a large modern fleet in making its presence felt throughout the world and in enhanc­ ing its prestige as a great world power. Great Sacrifice In all three cases, only through great sacrifice and at great cost, could American shipbuilders meet the sudden demand for new cargo tonnage. And even then, manning these ships with enough experienced, trained sailors was impossible and many sailed with dangerously small or untrained crews. But just as the public and some Government officials forgot the les­ son of World War II and of the Korean War, the fact that 95 percent of the cargo moved across the oceans to Vietnam during the war years was carried by merchant ships, is being quickly forgotten. Some Americans believe that the U.S. merchant marine is too expen­ sive to maintain, and yet there is little oppdsitidn to funding large Army and National Guard reserves. Considered in this light, the Ameri­ can merchant marine is a real bar­ gain. It provides the U.S. with the flexibility to meet sudden national security emergencies just as the Na­ tional Guard and Army Reserve do, and yet pays it own way instead of being paid. Vital Economic Role reminded of the sharp increase in oil product prices that OPEC could de­ mand because of the world's depend­ ence on their oil. Yet how many realize that Amer­ ica, as the world's largest importer and exporter, depends on ships to carry 99 percent of its intercontinental foreign trade. The sharp, sudden increase in OPEC oil prices should serve as an example of what could happen if we do not maintain a healthy American merchant marine to assure that the freight rates for our exports and the delivered price of our imports are not solely determine by foreign carriers or foreign govenments and that we are never cut off from vital raw materials. Contributes to Growth But not only does our merchant marine protect our economy from ad­ verse foreign influences, it also makes many important contributions to the growth of that economy. Considered in terms of jobs, it em­ ploys 67,000 Americans in seafaring jobs and 88,000 in shipyard jobs, all generating Federal, state and local The American fleet also plays a vital, constructive role in protecting this country's economic well-being and security. Few Americans need be told of the disastrous effects of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries' (OPEC) decision to raise oil prices. Every time they put gas in their car or pay their utility bill, Americans are taxes, and is also a major consumer of U.S. produced goods and services. Without a U.S.-flag fleet, the dollars paid for freight import and export would all be exported from the U.S., draining billions of dollars from our economy over the course of years and contributing significantly to a deficit in our balance of payments. Domestically, the U.S". merchant marine carries 27 percent of the na­ tion's total domestic commerce, pro­ viding the most economical and most energy efficient mode of transporting freight. Innovations in hull and power plant design are making this segment Of our fleets even more efficient, helping to keep consumer costs on the prodducts they carry down and further conserving our limited energy sup­ plies. Leads in Technology The U.S. deep sea fleet has also led the world in technological innovation, designing and constructing the first container and barge-carrying ships, as well as other new vessels and cargo handling concepts that have made the modern ships which com­ Plays Vital Role The U.S. merchant marine has played a vital part in the first 200 years of America's existence and, as Rep. Leonor K. Sullivan (D-Mo.) told Congress, "We are making a disas­ trous and tragic blunder if we allow our position on the sea lanes and port areas of the world to be further weak­ ened and eroded while the Red bloc naval and merchant fleets grow in numbers, might and pride." Whether the American i^ople know it or not, they need the U.S. merchant marine. They need it to fall back on in times of war and to train men in peacetime for the contingen­ cies of war. They need it to insure that U.S. business has unhampered access ta world markets and to pro­ tect our economy from foreign manip­ ulation. They need it to keep the cost of moving domestic goods down by conserving energy and to provide the best protection available for our marine environment. And they need a strong, healthy merchant marine to strengthen our position in the eyes of the rest of the world as a great global pov/er. 2 r 'V t' 'I Page 31 April, 1976 •: ? f| , ** li t, H aOi >> ,I. •« >, •« '• •» • . % t V < -J "k -i I, } 4 I. .|i I' * » « » �'•J • • .. }'• :. ;r-V^-> ^. • .• • - ,• . aa« laiaadWatars Diatrlat * APL-GIO uncial iMiliUaatiMi af tkaSBAPAMBmS IMTBKNATIONAL UNION*Atlaatia, Oalf, It I i The following Seafarers and other concerned fs8 ih m, have m in parfii^dHng m political and legislative activities which are vital to both our job security and pur social and economic welfare, by voluntarily donating $100 or more to the Seafarers Political Activities donation (SPAD) fund since the beginning of 1976, (The law prohibits the use of any union money, such as dues, initiation fees, etc,, for political activities. The m&^ effective way the trade unionist can take part in politicsU ihroughvoluntary political contribjudwns,) Seven fww important it is to the SlU's voice be hm the Halls of CPrigre0 have contributed $200, one has contributed $$00, md one $600, For the rest of the year the LOG wiU be ru^lng the^^D hono>r rotts because tha Unio^ in the upcoming because of the 1976 eleetipns^ur be protected. . SPAD Honor Roll ,V. A]^bia,X AUCHJ J. |Aiiial,K. AwoyOjS. Atk&i80D,D. A* 5 •- , •'«t 1.1, Belltoger,W# BergenasJ, BeiiisteiH, A. J^ornssoii, A. Blanton, M. r: i re,C. ;,7 ': KowHowitch, W. KottvardaSyJ. Laf^atcejBC ,|Lc^iL: FunkjW* Garay,^ Garda^ILE '.f B* J|^d|%IS8£,R. ^itin,T.X ft|avdoBe5& McGartoeyj G, McCIintoa,!*!. McElroy,E.L. Jftondo,C. Rny,B. Moj?iis,E.W. NasiljW. $1100 Honor Roll HoinkOfS. $300 Honor Roll Psdadhio^Fy Paradise, L« Pattoa,&M.' Payne, 0» 1 Pefali^,R.E. Peiez, J. Peth,C.L. PdlliyEK y^* Christenberry,R. A. $600 Honor Roll Pomerlane, R. S Conley, MMsgr. Aposfleship of the Sea myy-: $200 Honor Roll Kas^ia, A. f : Kt«e,B.W; .M . Book No.. State .Zip Code SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including, but not limited to furthering the political, social and economic interests of Seafarer seamen, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and the advancement of trade union ' concepts. In conhKtlon with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to politlcial candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contributiorr may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or P' .condition of rnembership in the Union (SlUNA AGLIWD) or of employ® contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Seafarers or SPAD at the above address, certified mail within thirty days of the contribution for Investigation and appropr ale action and refund, if Involuntary. Support SPAD to protect end further your economic, political and social interests, American trade union concepts and Seafarer seamen. (A copy of our report is filed with the Federal Election Commission and is available from the Federal Election Commission, Washington, O.C.) f T. h \0^ i 0 I• r, P '\ Signature of Solicitor No.: >• 1 1 >. [ •;. i,E.. VSlltel®. City V' Sholaf,E.?|^ Sigkr,Mi Siim'SXy SiichoiKK, Address \ Scsng^uh^B^ X ^^eda,}^. S.S. No.. Contributor's Name . 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Title A name given to the resource April 1976 Description An account of the resource Headlines: ODS PROGRAM PRODUCES MANY BENEFITS AFL-CIO SAYS U.S. JOBLESS REPORT ISN'T 'TRUE' PICTURE HALL URGES SINGLE, UNIFIED U.S. MARITIME AGENCY SEAFARERS MAN THE NEW TANKER ZAPATA PATRIOT MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP MEETING HELD IN PINEY POINT HALL SCORES NAVY ON USE OF TANKERS, NON-SUPPORT DOWNING: FORD LAGS ON MARITIME; ASKS CARGO-SHARING PLAN SEAFARERS RECREW FALCON SHIPS TO BE OPERATED BY MOUNT SHIPPING 50 SEAFARERS ATTENDED HLS ALCOHOLIC REHABILITATION CENTER COURT OKS SIU CREWS FOR 3 PRMMI SHIPS UNTIL NLRB ZUMWALT BACKS PASSAGE OF U.S. CARGO PREFERENCE LAW U.S. BUYERS' BOYCOTT, PICKETING IS LAUNCHED BY CANDY UNION AGAINST RUSSELL STOVER OUTLETS 15 U.S. MULTINATIONAL OIL BIGGIES BEAT UNCLE SAM ON TAXES WATERMAN GETS OK FOR SUBSIDY $ JOINT AND SURVIVOR ANNUITY BENEFIT OFFERED IN PENSION PLAN SAFETY BOARD COMPLETES SEA WITCH COLLISION INQUIRY THE CARPENTERS' UNION LABEL SERVES A DIVERSIFIED INDUSTRY 'WON'T QUIT,' AMPUTEE SAYS - HE'S GOING BACK TO SEA PENSIONER IS CHIEF 'COP KARATE' EXPERT SEAFARER CURTIS LEARNS MUCH AT LUNDEBERG SCHOOL TWO MORE SEAFARERS EARN HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMAS DROPPED OUT OF 6TH GRADE, NOW GETS HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA LONG LINES LAYS CABLE TO LINK THE WORLD CONGRESS: CLOSE VIRGIN IS. LOOPHOLE IN JONES ACT TIME TO SOBER HIM UP! WHY AMERICA NEEDS A MERCHANT MARINE 188 HAVE DONATED $100 OR MORE TO SPAD SINCE BEGINNING OF 1976 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 4/1/1976 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXXVIII, No. 4 1976 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/33ea1f89e46ecb596e9d6a78c821e480.PDF b15abab9c1e1199e24b174a588a91fec PDF Text Text y-r, r ' > t. r r i . I '• i -1 yyf'yu-jc\}.: WhMh'GHO ^1 ' "• >•' ' ( l! •iSi' # r-'' "' ir-.-' :,-' K-::''.r-&^''. :;:i. •«:'?!= .f: Vol. XXXVlii, No. 3 .;^^v; ^ r i--' ^ ^(5--y V, ,,.. yy ^ 3^ ^irV - "f ..r At i /• :W i •> ''• " ,%>' . .^ r : --'.ir-.. ] • :S I.. - r-^ ' ••'• r-.-.y': ••-•.:?4.:i-:i••.Sito f V; .••: .'•- •^^ "- •" '.J - nn �AFL-CIO Disputes U.S. Jobless Figures The U.S. Labor Department reported a slight dip in the unemployment rate last month, from 7.8 percent in Janu­ ary to 7.6 percent, but the AFL-CIO charged that a "realistic analysis" of unemployment data would show that the true jobless figure is in the area of 10.5 percent. The Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics in its monthly report on U.S. employment, said that the job­ less rate had declined for the fourth consecutive month, and was now down one full percent since last October's rate of 8.6 percent. The peak unem­ ployment rate, says the Bureau, during the current recession, was 9.2 percent in May, 1975. However, AFL-CIO President George Meany, in a statement disputing the Bureau's statistics, said that the "oflBicial figures seriously underrate uo employment in America." Counting discouraged workers who have stopped looking for work and workers on parttime hours because full-time work is not available, the total number of un­ employed last month was 9.9 million, or 10.5 percent of the labor force, the statement said. The Labor Department does not compute statistics for "discouraged workers" who may have given up their search for a job because of frustration. Data on part-time workers is computed no differently than figures for full-time job holders. Meany charged the Labor Depart­ ment with "statistical gimmickry" and said that "there is no rational reason for the euphoric, politically-inspired predictions'!, of some Administration spokesmen who have said that if the current trend in the jobless figures con­ tinues, the unemployment rate may be below seven percent by the end of 1976. The AFL-CIO statement contended that 50 percent of the time of the ap­ proximately 3.5 million part-time work­ ers should be counted as unemployed. Adding this statistic of 1.7 million to the 7,136,000 full time unemployed, and 972,000 workers the Federation says are "discouraged," the "true" number of unemployed is nearly 9.9 million, Meany stated. Labor Department officials admitted that even at 7.6 percent the unemploy­ ment rate "continued at a high level by historical standards." Officials also con­ ceded that the February figures repre­ sented a "modest decline" following a Bureau report of a sharp drop in unem­ ployment from 8.3 percent in December tcy7.8 percent in January. It was this report of such a sharp drop In the January statistics that led the AFL-CIO to originally charge that the Bureau's figures were not showing the true unemployment picture. The Federation has stated that each month it will release its own jobless figures against those of the Labor Department. 5IU Fights to Keep U5PH5 Hospitals Open The SlU is presently engaged in a fight with the Department of Health, Education and Welfare to keep that agency from closing down the eight United States Public Health Service Hospitals located in port cities through­ out the country. This attempt by the Administration is only the latest in a long line of attacks made on these very vital health care facilities, and the SlU, with the help of our supporters in Congress, will once again battle to keep them maintained. The HEW Department is seeking the approval of the health planning agen­ cies in the local communities where the the PRESIDENT'S REPORT: Paul Hall Key Is SIU Membership In 1976, the SIU is aiming at a vitally important goal whose success depends solely on an ingredient that Seafarers have supplied so often in the past—membership unity. Our goal is simple—to help elect Congressmen, Senators and a Presi­ dential Administration that shares with the SIU the same commitment to establishing programs aimed at a completely revitalized U.S. merchant fleet. The road to achieving this goal, however, will not be so simple because in the four years since the last national elections, our nation has witnessed a political and economic upheaval which has damaged the bulwark of hundreds of industry programs, including some maritime programs. For instance, political concessions given the Russians under the policy of detente has allowed the USSR, along with other third-flag fleets, to capture nearly half of all cargoes moving between the U.S. West Coast and the Far East. This has taken a toll on West Coast shipping companies as well as hurting shipping opportunities for American seamen. The economic crisis, which now holds nearly ten million Americans in the grip of unemployment, and has forced cutbacks in many federal programs, has brought implementation of the landmark Merchant Marine Act of 1970 largely to a halt. This has had repercussions at many U.S. shipyards, which again means the loss of maritime jobs. The nation's economic plight has also contributed heavily to the fact that at the end of 1975 there were 44 fewer U.S.-flag merchant vessels actively engaged in waterborne commerce than at the end of 1974. There is only one effective way to reverse the government's illogical return in the last few years to a casual, giveaway attitude toward the U.S. merchant marine. And that is by making the SIU's influence felt, and felt hospitals are located in order to shut them down. HEW must make this move because in 1973 Congress transferred to local communities the power to veto the Department's attempts to close the hospitals. Congress also retained the right to veto HEW's plans. SIU Representatives throughout the country have written letters to the various health planning agencies citing the great value and need for these hos­ pitals, and asking the agencies to refuse HEW's request. Other maritime organ­ izations are also joining in the fight to preserve these facDities. Since 1970, HEW has made repeated attempts to close the USPHS facilities; each attempt was met by strong resis­ tance by the SlU, other maritime groups, and the great majority of Congressmen. In fact, twice since then Congress has passed laws mandating that the. hospitals must be kept open and fully staffed. The SlU, therefore, is once again mobilizing support both within the maritime industry and Congress to see that this latest attempt by the Adminisration is blocked. These eight hospi­ tals are a vital part of each community they serve, and an absolute necessity for U.S. merchant seamen. hard, in the upcoming elections in November. This is where the SIU membership—a united membership- -must come in, because the extent of the SIU's influence in the elections depends totally on the extent of Seafarers' support of the Union's political arm—SPAD. Backed by the strength of SPAD, the SIU will ^pport the reelection campaigns of those Senators and Congressmen, who by their voting records on maritime issues, have shown that they recognize the problems of the maritime industry and are willing to support the kinds of programs necessary to spearhead the U.S. merchant fleet back to a position of global competitive­ ness in all areas of ocean commerce. On the other hand, the SIU will use the strength of SPAD to actively oppose the reelection of those legislators who have consistently been a thorn in the side of progress for the U.S. maritime industry. With the support of SPAD by our members, the SIU will also become actively involved in the 1976 Presidential election to insure that the next Administration—^which could bring with it changes in such vital posts as Secretary of State, Secretary of Commerce, Maritime Administrator, and Secretary of Labor—^has the best interests of the U.S. maritime industry and all American workers at heart. The SIU's political program, then, for 1976 is a total program aimed at ushering in a House of Representatives, a Senate, and an Administration that will act intelligently in working with the SIU in building a long-term program for maritime revitalization. These programs, as outlined by the Maritime Trades Department's Executive Board last month, would include among others: • Enactment of a fair oil cargo preference law requiring at least 30 percent of all crude imported to the U.S. to be carried on American-flag ships. • Extension of the Jones Act to cover the Virgin Islands, which would mean 24 sailings per week for American-flag, American-manned ships. • A bill to stop the non-competitive rate-cutting practices of the Russians and other third-flag, state-owned fleets, which have already done so much , harm to legitimate U.S. companies involved in the West Coast-Far East waterborne trade. • A program to require the U.S. Navy to use its shipbuilding funds to build needed naval warships, and not non-combatant support vessels, such as tankers. The SIU's goals for 1976 are among the most ambitious In our history. And they will be difficult goals to achieve—but by no means Impossible. . As It has always been, the key to achieving our goals Is the SIU member­ ship—a membership that has proven over and over again by Its actions that It Is a united membership that has come through when It really counts. I believe that Seafarers w/ll again come through In a big way this year. Change of address cards on Form 3579 should be sent to Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. Published monthly. Second Class postage paid at Brooklyn, N. Y. Vol. XXXVIII, No. 3, March 1976. Page 2 Seafarers Log �•/ •"•' AFL-aO '• T' Council Criticizes Government s Economic Policies The AFL-CIO Executive Council has severely criticized all aspects of the cur­ rent Administration's economic policies and programs, and assailed the govern­ ment for a failure to pull the country out of the present recession. The council, meeting in mid-winter session last month in Bal Harbour, Fla., reviewed the state of the economy, the nation's social needs, international problems, the state of the unions, and preparations for the 1976 elections. In a series of statements, the council attacked the Administration's "go-slow negativism" on bringing the country out of the recession, the tax and budget policies tied to the long discredited "trickle-down" theory, the failure to help the financially ailing states and cities or to develop an adequate and meaningful housing policy. The council was also critical of the Administration's program on health and social security, its limited approach to improving unemployment insurance, and cutbacks on food stamps and pro­ grams for children. The council stated that the top pri­ ority objective of the labor movement is legislation to translate the promise of full employment into reality. It called on the Congress to immediately begin to develop a full employment program based on a nine-point guide developed by the AFL-CIO Economic Policy Committee. After noting that the establishment of a full employment economy would require the committed effort of all seg- INDEX Legislative News Washington Activities .... Page 8 Union News President's Report Page 2 Joint Survivor Benefit .. .Page 11 Headquarters Report Page 7 Wilmington Meeting Page 4 SPAD in 1976 Back page Tallying Committee completes work Page 9 General News USPHS hospitals .... Page 2 MID holds meeting ..Pages 13-20 National Unemployment ..Page 2 AFL-CIO Exec Council meets ' Page 3 U.S. seapower Page 7 Edney in NLRB Confab .. .Page 5 Sailors Snug Harbor Page 5 Top Court and subsidies . .Page 5 All-Alaska gas line Page 12 Social Security and you ..Page 27 Shipping •Dispatchers Reports Ships' Committees S/T Worth crews up Ships' Digests Page 22 Page 6 Page 21 Page 24 Training and Upgrading Upgrading class schedule, requirements and application Pages 28-29 Seafarers participate in bosuns recertification and 'A' seniority upgrading Page 30 GED requirements and application Page 29 Membership News New SlU pensioners Final Departures March, 1976 Page 23 Page 26 .m .p "7 . T/." f .' tr' • T- ;ri i ' I .--'••i k-i li • s. '•U I Retiring after 20 years of service on the., AFL-CIO Executive Council, Vice President Joseph D. Keenan (left) receives good luck and best wishes from Federation Vice Presidents(l.to r.): Thomas W.GIeason, president, Interna­ tional Longshoremen's Association; Paul Hall, president, SlU, and Glenn Watts, president, Communication Workers of America. ments of society, the council added, aration for the 1976 elections — the Keenan, 80, was the last of the re­ "but it must start with the government." results of which could bring new pro­ maining vice presidents elected at the Federation President George Meany grams and policies. AFL-CIO merger convention in De­ stated that the AFL-CIO plans to have cember, 1955. After making a few, a comprehensive full employment bill Keenan Retires brief remarks to the council, Keenan In other actions, the council elected was given a long, emotional standing ready later this month in conjunction with a coalition of groups working to­ two new vice presidents and members ovation by council members. AFL-CIO President George Meany ward the same goal and that the meas­ of the council filling vacancies created ure would seek to "really implement by the death in October, 1975 of Peter spoke of Keenan as "a very busy man the Employment Act of 1946 which Fosco, president of the Laborers, and and a hard worker—very, very sincere. the retirement at the current session of It is with great regret that I saw him was passed 30 years ago." The council reviewed and approved Joseph D. Keenan, secretary-treasurer depart yesterday." In one of his last official jobs for the the nine-point guide adopted by the of the International Brotherhood of Economic Policy Committee whicW in­ Electrical Workers. Replacing Peter Federation, Keenan last year served on Fosco is Angelo Fosco, current presi­ a panel chaired by SIU President Paul cludes: • Job opportunities at decent wages dent of the Laborers,. and replacing Hall which investigated representation for all able to work and seeking work Keenan is Charles H. Pillard, president elections among the California farm workers. so that the unemployed at any time of the IBEW. would be only those who are temporar­ ily jobless. • Reduction of the unemployment rate to three percent of the labor force and programs to keep it from increasing beyond that level. • Requiring the Federal Reserve Board to justify to the President and Congress its policies on interest rates, the money supply and availability of credit. • A public employment program to provide jobs if regular channels fail to keep unemployment beloNv three per­ cent, with the additional jobs available at prevailing rates of pay but in no case less than the federal minimum wage. • An understanding by Congress that "an obsession with budget deficits" ignores the benefits of a full employ­ ment economy. • A requirement that the President submit economic targets for full em­ ployment as well as specific programs to achieve the objective, with ^he Presi­ dent's goals and policies to be reviewed by a general consultative body as well as by Congress. In the political arena, the council and members from affiliated unions, meeting SIU President Paul Hall (right) confers with Al H. Chesser, president of the as the Administrative Committee of the United Transportation Union, during AFL-CIO Executive Council mid-winter Committee on Political Education, re­ meetings held in Bal Harbour, Fla. last month. ceived a thorough report on the prep­ Page 3 'a V. ft 3 i. I •| ' •: i I' -J •'I i. �Wilmington Port Agent Mike Worley tells members about the continuing fight for the all-Alaska Gas Pipeline. Union secretary Janice Reese prepares to take the shipping card of FOWT Dario Madrid for registration. Brother Madrid retired in 1961 from the profes­ sional prize-fighting ring after 32 bouts. Looking over a recent copy of the Seafarers LOG's story on alcoholism is Chief Steward John T. Shields, a former instructor at the HLSS. Yfilmingfon Looks to Alaskan Pipelines Looking toward their future as personified in the construction of the Trans-Alaska Oil Pipeline and the All-Alaska Gas Pipeline recently were 75 Seafarers who ship out of the port of Wilming­ ton, Calif. They, and Port Agent Mike Worley, who chaired the monthly membership meeting there, talked over the whys and hows of the soon-to-he ready oil pipeline ne^ year, the battle for an All-Alaslca Gas Pipeline instead of a Trans- Canada line and what a boost to shipping they will mean when built. The give-and-take discussion among members in the Los An­ geles area mirrored their feeling that hundreds of jobs would be Seafarers (above and below) give rapt attention to the remark? of the monthly membership meeting chairman Mike Worley who also led the question and answer period on what concerns the rank and file at this time on maritime problems. available to them aboard ship when the Alaska North Slope crude has to be carried from the port of Valdez to the lower 48 states. Also mulled over by the audience was the possibility of an all-Alaska Gas Pipeline and the hundreds of jobs it would bring to them as they crewed the ailAmerican flag LNG-LPG ships to carry the much needed natural gas to the States. In conclusion, the port agent gave the members a rundown and answered queries on the new pen­ sion bill encouraging them to read it in the LOG special supplement. He also urged SIU brothers to make use of the Union's Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center at Piney Point if needed. Winding up the meeting was the reading of the quarterly financial and legislative reports. First to attend the LNG Course for deck personnel at Piney Point was AB Monty Fila who is about to attend the Wilmington meeting. Page 4 Seafarers Log �,..t- -J--.*.~r- I '-.^twmn'- i' Amid Many Doubts Trustees Prepare to Move Sailors' Snug Harbor The trustees of Sailors' Snug Harbor, a 144-year old home for aged and desti­ tute sailors in Staten Island, N.Y., are preparing to move the Harbor's old mariners to new facilities in Sea Level, N.C. Many of the Harbor's residents are not happy about the proposed move to Sea Level. Although the new facilities will be specially designed for the aged seafarers, they will be miles from even the closest town and quite isolated. 'In a letter signed by 22 of the Har­ bor's residents, these old sailors pointed out "there is absolutely no party in North Carolina who will be able to as­ sist the old and handicapped sailormen. We will be miles away from a city and will be minus the 24-hour* transporta­ tion. We will have to forget our Union Hall, the Social Service office, appoint­ ments to the marine hospital, private medicare physicians, close friends, fam­ ilies, supermarkets, etc. In fact we will have to enter a new life entirely." When the trustees first announced the move in the early 1970's, the N.Y. state attorney general, supported by the SIU and many of the Harbor's residents, tried to block the plan, but the courts finally approved the move in 1972. farm land in 1801, has multiplied many times over and at one time the Harbor was considered one of the richest pri­ vate charities in the country. Most of the buildings in the Harbor were built in the 1830's on an 85-acre park-like setting in Staten Island over­ looking New York's busy harbor. Snug Harbor's buildings, considered by many to be the finest standing ex­ amples of Greek Revival architecture, were declared historic landmarks by the Cityof New York. Although this designation is consid­ ered an important honor, the Harbor's trustees began looking for a new site for the home in 1967, claiming that the buildings did not meet existing codes for nursing homes and that the cost of renovating the buildings would be too great because, as landmarks, the struc­ tures' facades could not be altered. Eventually the trustees, who, under the provisions of Capt. Randall's will, include the mayor of New York and the pastor of the historic N.Y. Trinity Church, purchased the Sea Level site Although the trustees won approval to move the home, they had to agree to arrange and pay for accommodations and care for men wishing to stay in New York. At present it is not certain how many residents of the Harbor will elect to go it on their own and stay in the area. Established in 1801 Sailors' Snug Harbor was established in 1801 by Capt. Robert R. Randall, a sailor himself who became wealthy from privateering during the Revolu­ tionary War. Capt. Randall's will speci­ fied that a home be built "for the pur­ pose of maintaining and supporting aged,... and worn out sailors" on some portion of his land, and left a 10 squareblock area of lower Manhattan to pro­ vide income for the home. The value of this land, originally and began making plans to move the Harbor. Permission to Sell After the courts granted the trustees permission to move, they also granted permission to sell the 85-acre Staten Island site. Initially the City of N.Y. bought only the 15 acres on which the landmark buildings stand and a land developer purchased the remaining acreage for ap­ proximately $6 million. However, local residents protested the developer's plans for a 2,800-unit apartment complex and New York pur­ chased the land from the developer for $7.2 million. City plans for the site call for a com­ munity park which will center around the classically designed buildings, but the present financial state of the city has cast some doubt over the final fate of this historic 144-year old home for , Capt. Randall's refuge for homeless, aged sailors. Top Court OKs Government Cargo Ship Subsidy WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court upheld an Appeal Court's deci­ sion sustaining cargo subsidy for U.S. ships carrying Government-generated preference freight which cannot be car­ ried in foreign bottoms. The decision upholds a ruling by the U.S. Maritime Subsidy Board. The Feb. 23 ruling by the high court followed a seven-year legal war be­ tween subsidized U.S.-flag fleets rep­ resented by the American Institute of Merchant Shipping and the non-sub­ sidized U.S.-flag fleets represented by the American Maritime Association. By law, the preference cargo— foreign aid and military freight—is reserved for carriage in U.S.-flag bottoms. The original court suit by the AMA in 1969 sought to deny differential operating and construction subsidy to subsidized lines hauling Government preference cargo because they held that cargo from preference sources domi­ nated the services of AIMS shippers who bid below cost due to the subsidy cushion. They further maintained that the subsidy was intended to meet for­ eign-flag competition, and that it was designed to aid non-subsidized carriers. actual performance of a vessel could be ignored. They argued that if the vessels and the services were competi­ tive there was no requirement that particular lots of cargo be subject to foreign-flag competition in order to get a subsidy. The Maritime Subsidy Board had turned down the AMA's petition to have subsidized operators refund their subsidy when hauling Government cargo, but it did rule that a full oper­ ating subsidy could only be paid if at least 50 percent of gross freight receipts came from commercial cargo. The Board further ruled that subsidies may be reduced, but not eliminated. Following this, AIMS convinced a district court in a suit that the MSB "For the Government to pay both the cost differential subsidy and the compensatory freight rate" for its own cargo "is to pay a double subsidy," they charged. AIMS contended, however, that the port) of your union in the NLRB Con­ ference ... we want to commend . . . the excellent participation (and ser­ vices) of Steve Edney as a workshop panelist. It helped considerably in bring­ ing about a highly successful confer­ ence." NLRB officials outlined to the labor audience the fundamental rights and obligations of employers, employes and workshop panelist at the Jan. 17 con­ ference which discussed "How Does the NLRB Protect the Rights of the Em­ ploye?" In a Feb. 17 letter to SIU President Paul Hall, AFL-CIO Representative Charles Hogan of the L.A. and Orange Counties Organizing Committee, wrote ". . . we are highly appreciative for the involvement (and the continuing sup­ Steve Edney (2nd left), head of the SlUNA-affillated United Cannery and Industrial Workers of the Pacific, sits at a NLRB Conference Workshop Panel table with (I. to r.); Ray Perez, International organizer of the Sheetmetal had no power to reduce the subsidy. However, on an appeal to the Court of Appeals, the top tribunal backed the U.S. Commerce Department board's decision that subsidies can be cut, but based on the "degree to which the competitiveness of that operation is reflected in actual operating expenses," not on the all or nothing approach urged by the AMA. The Board rejected the Association's contention that a subsidized ship would have to carry cargo subject to foreignflag competition. Also it rejected the Institute's position that as long as ves­ sels compete with foreign shippers the actual performance and amount of competition is irrelevant. labor organizations under the NLRB Act and the role of the NLRB and its regional offices. Other speakers at the conference pointed out the rights of employes to organize and bargain collectively through representatives of their own choosing. They also delineated employ­ er and union unfair labor practices dur­ ing organizing drives. Page 5 I I- 1 . 1 J • ». -X 1] i • v,L "'v •. |i m: -.-n 1 1^ Workers International Assn.; Leonard Cohen, NLRB Region 31 field attorney. and Michael De Grace, NLRB Region 21 field examiner, as they discuss the many problems on representation petitions and unfair labor practices. March, 1976 1. T ^ Edney Stands Out on ItLRB Confab Workshop Panel Steve Edney, president of the SlUNAalfiliated United Cannery and Indus­ trial Workers of the Pacific took an active part recently in a National Labor Relations..Board Conference with 325 other trade unionists in Los Angeles. Edney, who is also treasurer of the AFL-CIO Los Angeles and Orange Counties Organizing Committee, re­ ceived high praise for his efforts as a • • 7^1 j �The Committee Page Transindiana Committee San Juan Committee Recertified Bosun Herwood Walters (standing far right) ship's chairman of the containership SS Transindiana (Hudson Waterways) stands by while SlU Patrolman Jack Caffey (seated left) gives Chief Steward Walter Fitch (seated right), secretary-reporter, a receipt for a SPAD donation at a payoff in Weehawken, NJ. late last month. Standing (I. to r.) are: Messman Red Green and the rest of the Ship's Committee of Deck Delegate Manuel Silva; Chief Electrician Bob Prentice, educational director: Engine Delegate John Lincoln and Steward Delegate German Rios. The vessel is on the coastwise run. On Mar. 1 at a payoff of the containership SS San Juan (Sea-Land) in Port Elizabeth, N.J., is SlU Patrolman Teddy Babkowski (seated center) reading an overtime report with the ship's chairman. Recertified Bosun William "Billy" Mitchell (seated left) who is a skydiving enthusiast, and Deck Delegate W. Hammock (seated right). The rest of the Ship's Committee and other members of the crew are (standing I. to r.): Chief Steward Angel Maldonado, secretaryreporter; Steward Delegate Francisco Tirado; OS J. Rodrigues, and Engine Delegate J. C. Cyr. The San Juan sailed to the Med after the payoff. Jacksonville Committee Elizabethporl- Committee Recertified Bosun Luther Pate (left) ship's chairman of the containership SS Jacksonville (Sea-Land) takes time out before a payoff late last month in Port Elizabeth, N.J. with the Ship's Committee of (I. to r.): Chief Steward Wil­ liam "Bill" Hand, secretary-reporter; Steward Delegate F. Moteos; Engine Delegate A. Vartholomeos, and (seated) Deck Delegate Joseph McGill. The ship is on the coastwise run. Ship's Chairman of the containership SS Elizabethport (Sea-Land) Recertified Bosun Vagri "Teddy" Neilsen (3rd from right) stands by for a payoff late last month in Port Elizabeth, N.J. with the Ship's Committee of (I. to r.): Engine Delegate Victor Ojea; Steward Delegate Wong Kong; Deck Delegate Frank Balasia; Educational Director David Able, and Chief Steward George W. Gibbons, secretary-reporter. The vessel is on the run to the Med. Overseas Vivian Committee Eagle Traveler Committee SID Patrolman Teddy Babkowski (seated center) writes out a dues receipt for Engine Delegate B. L. Fowler (seated right) of the tanker SS Overseas Vivian (Maritime Overseas) at a payoff in Port Newark, N.J. on Feb. 23. Other members of the Ship's Committee are (I. to r.); Chief Pumpman Clarence Crowder (seated), educational director; (standing) Smilin' Cook and Baker C. C. Williams, steward delegate, and Chief Steward Johnny Hodges, secretary-reporter. The ship went on the coastwise run to Texas City, Tex. after the payoff to load crude for delivery to Far East ports. Page 6 Up in the port of Albany, N.Y. on Mar. 3 (seated I. to r.) SlU Patrolman Jack Caffey and SlU Representative George Ripol get ready to accept dues at a payoff of the tanker ST Eagle Traveler (Seatrain) leading off with the Ship's Steward Edward Caudill, secretary-reporter; mird Cook J. Gillian, steward delegate; Recertified Bosun Israel "Izzy" Farhi, ship s chairman, and AB Robert "Bob" Lawson, deck delegate. The ship took on grain destined for Russia. Seafarers Log �Jackson Notes Need for U.S. Seapower Improvement Senator Henry M, Jackson (DWash.), an influential member of the Senate Commerce Committee which deals with many maritime bills each year, released a statement on American seapower and the U.S. Navy last month pledging to "work for the enhancement of all aspects of American seapower in­ cluding our Navy, our fishing fleets, our merchant marine and our oceanographic research efforts—to insure that America regains its place as the world's leading seafaring nation." Pointing out that the U.S. merchant marine has slipped from first place to eighth in world standing and that the Soviet Union has raised its position from 23rd to sixth. Sen. Jackson's state­ ment claimed "because America's mer­ chant marine has been allowed to de­ cline, our ability to maintain commercial sea communication both with trading partners and allies is in doubt." He charged that the Soviets have mounted "a world-wide offensive to undermine Western shipping. Indeed, the evidence of Soviet attempts to make use of both their national monopoly and enormous state subsidies to drive West­ ern shipping from the high seas is overwhelming." Because "less than ten percent of our exports and imports move in ships flying the American flag," Sen. Jackson also said "our own shipbuilding indus­ try, once a world leader, is in serious trouble" and "many private shipyards face the prospect of becoming idle for lack of work." To revitalize the U.S. merchant ma­ rine, Sen. Jackson said, "our foreign policy should be more assertive in the defense of American maritime inter­ ests" and he charged that "successive Administrations have failed to bargain hard for international agreements which give our own merchant marine proper reciprocity." Airing his view that "maritime policy is too important to remain buried in the federal bureaucracy," Sen. Jackson said "what is needed is ... to cut through the bureaucratic inertia which inhibits the revitalization of the maritime indus­ try." Clarificafion on Houston Grievanee Negotiated Because of a grievance from the the indicated rate shall be paid: port of Houston submitted to SIU 1. Beaumont $14.00 Executive Vice President Frank 2. Lake Charles 25.00 Drozak, the Union and a Manage­ 3. Galveston 10.00 ment Negotiating Committee met 4. Baytown 12.60 recently to clarify the matter. 5. Texas City 9.00 As a result, aj^eements between 6 PortNeches 15.00 the SIU, Union-contracted shipping 7. Brownsviile 50.00 companies belonging to the Ameri­ can Maritime Assn. and six other 8. Corpus Christi 32.40" SIU - manned, independent com­ ('••"the above rate may be changed, panies were negotiated to clarify the subject to airline rates). grievance. "Economy plane fare shall be paid The independent companies are upon presentation of the used plane the Waterman Steamship Co., Trans­ ticket, otherwise the seaman shall be oceanic Cable Ships Inc., Interocean reimbursed $15. Management Corp., the Delta Steam­ "The same procedure instituted in ship Line, Keva Corp. and the Eco- Rule D of the Shipping Rules shall loi^cal Shipping Corp. apply. If a seaman accepts transpor­ Part of the agreement reads: "... tation from a company or the Union The Union and a Management and fails to join and sail the vessel, Negotiating Committee met on Jan. he must reimburse whoever made 27, 1976 for the purpose of clarify­ such advance. The Union will assist ing the following matters: in the collection." It was suggested that the ships* '*S, Transportation chairmen and port agents post this "When seamen are shipped from information on the ships* and hiring Houston to the ports listed below. halls* bulletin board. Emergency Hospital Care Inquiries have been made recently by a number of Seaforers concerning hospital care in a nonUSPHS facility. If a Seafarer is too ill or badly injured to travel to a Public Health Service facility, he or someone acting in his behalf must request authorization for the emergency care from the Di­ rector/Medical Officer in Charge of the nearest USPHS hospital, outpatient clinic or contracted physician. This request may be made by telephone or telegraph. When the Medical Officer in Charge is satisfied that the seaman is eligible and his condition is a true emergency, he wU grant au- March, 1976 thority for the requested care and the USPHS will a^ume responsi­ bility for aU bills. Unless this request for author­ ization is made within 48 hours of seeking treatment, the USPHS may refuse to pay for any of the medical services rendered. Seafarers should also note that the SIU Welfare Plan does not cover medical expenses Incurred by members eligible for USPHS care. If the USPHS refuses to pay for emergency care given at nonUSPHS facilities because a Sea­ farer failed to notify the facility, then the Seafarer will be respon­ sible for all bills for the care. Headquarters Note by SIU Vice President Frank Drozak Over the years, we in the maritime industry have always had to work hard in order to achieve our goals: better working conditions, just wages and good benefit programs, and a fair share of U.S. cargo for the entire American mer­ chant marine. And, we must always remember that after obtaining many of these things we have had to work just as hard to see that they were not subse­ quently taken away from us. As events of the past few months have shown, this fact of life continues to be true today, more than ever before. For instance, the Ford Administration, through its Department of Health, Education and Welfare is seeking to close the eight United States Public Health Service Hospitals located in port cities throughout the country. This is not the first time the government has attempted to shut down these vital health facilities, and each previous attempt was met by strong resistance from the SIU and many of our supporters in the Congress. Although we have been able in the past to thwart this move by HEW, this has not deterred the government from trying once again. So, once again we must fight to preserve the existence of these hospitals which have provided excellent, speedy medical care for Seafarers who in most cases would not have been able to afford the cost of treatment at a private hospital. The SIU has protested to the local health planning agencies in the cities where the eight hospitals are located to ask them to refuse HEW permission to close these facilities. We are also seeking support in the Congress, which also would have to give HEW its approval to shut down the hospitals. It is a fight we have waged before but must wage again because, in our industry, success is never permanent. HEW's attempt to close the USPHS hospitals is just one example of ways in which our industry can be severely hurt by those who do not have our best interests in mind. That is why we must constantly be on watch at all times for anything which may have an adverse effect on our livelihood; we never know when we may face a fight to preserve what we have. That is also the reason why we must continue to support our friends in Congress, and in !:his pivotal election year, elect Congressmen and a President who .recognize the importance of a viable, prosperous American merchant marine. We must remain politically active, and the only way we can do this is with the full support of the entire SIU membership, through volunta^ dona­ tions to SPAD. We must continue to look out for our best interests in order to secure our future in this industry in the years ahead. ^ fI . "/'• •rW. • •{' J--.; . ^ r*-: f % i •wW- f q v:4 r 'f *A' SENIORITY UPGRADING PROGRAM The six more Seafarers who graduated from the SIU's 'A' Seniority Upgrad­ ing Program this month have now become full bOok members in this Union. They receive the rights and privileges of a full book member, but take on added responsibilities as well. These men will be taking the place of all our brothers who have retired and passed on. They will continue to provide the SIU with the most qualified, besttrained Seafarers for all our contracted ships. I urge all eligible 'B' men to apply for this program as soon as possible. •' ?' I 11 :< * . K iS FIREFIGHTING All brothers who do not already have one should obtain a firefighting cer­ tificate as soon as possible. To do this, Seafarers should attend the two-day course offered at the Harry Lundeberg ^hool and at the MSC-MARAD Firefighting School in Earle, N.J. Upcoming dates for the course are: Mar. 30; April 2, 16, 22 and 30. ^0- •' ii •M •I' I • LNG TRAINING There can be no question that the LNG/LPG vessels are the ships of the future. In order for any Seafarer to sail on one of these highly-sophisticated energy ships he will have to be qualified and certified by the U.S. Coast Guard. The Harry Lundeberg School has an excellent LNG training program for any interested SIU member. I urge all our brothers to look into this program. Page? • ] • i-?-- ( BOSUNS RECERTIFICATION PROGRAM With 12 more Seafarers graduating from the Bosuns Recertification Program this month the total number of men to go through the program reaches 355. The success of this program is evidenced by the fact that our contracted vessels are sailing with fewer beefs and smoother payoffs. The recertified bosun is providing the needed leadership aboard our ships which will make the future of our Union within this industry secure. i i •S 1. , :;i5 . _ ^ ••t •% -i- •If �Washington Activities As part of the Washington Activities column, for the next few months we will be running articles concerning the way in which our form of government works. We hope these articles will prove informative to our members. Committees One outstanding characteristic of Congress is the dominant role of the committees. Originally, legislation was considered on the floor and a temporary committee was appointed to work out details. Standing committees have jurdisdiction over legislation. They have hearings which are public and executive sessions where bills are marked up and vital decisions are made. The committee can decide whether a bill goes to the floor and controls proceedings, once it is there. Conference committees are made up of senior members of the siding conunittees from the House and Senate which are preparing similar bills; they meet to resolve differences in the two versions of the bill. Special, joint or select committees are temporary for the life of that Congress, and they do not report bills. The majority party has a proportionately larger number of members on each committee than the minority. The committee system contributes to efficiency of Congress by dividing the workload hmong small groups with specialized knowledge of complex legislation. The disadvantage of specialization and division of labor into committees is that responsibility for an entire budget or program is fragmented and Congress hss difficulty formulating consistent comprehensive legislative programs. The number of committees had grown so large that the Legislative Reorgan­ ization Act of 1946 was passed as an attempt to streamline the system. It limited the number and organized the committee system to make the com­ mittees correspond with the administrative agencies, for better communication with agencies responsible for similar policy areas. The Commerce Committee in the Senate and the Merchant Marine Com­ mittee in the House handle most merchant marine issues. The Maritime Administration, the agency which administers maritime programs, is a unit of the Department of Commerce. Members of committees take pride in their expertise and in the subject areas of their committees. They are chosen, usually, because the work of the com­ mittee is of special interest to their constituents. The committees are further divided into subcommittees. For example. Merchant Marine and Fisheries has several subcommittees; e.g., Merchant Marine, Coast Guard and Navigation, and Oceanography. The Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 also gave the committees professional staff to assist them in their handling of complex and technical matters, as the Bureau of the Budget (now Office of Management and Budget) did for the President. Maritime Authorization H.R. 11481, the bill to authorize fiscal year 1977 maritime programs, was reported out of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee on Feb. 257 A new authorization is required each year for all programs and must be followed by an appropriation bill which provides the money for the programs. On the same day, the Committee considered an amendment to the negotiated procurement bill, H.R. 11504, which would increase construction subsidy to 50 percent; however, in action led by Rep. Paul McCloskey (R-Calif.) the ceiling on subsidies was reduced to 45 percent. PubUe Health Service Hospitals The Department of Health, Education and Welfare is trying again to close the eight remaining PHS hospitals. Hearings are being held in each of the hospital locations to ascertain whether local groups are willing to take over the services provided now by PHS. In spite of the clear intent of Congress to keep them open and the require­ ment spelled out in the law, the Administration attempts to reduce services, slow down needed repairs, or use whatever means possible to close the hospital doors and take away from seamen the health care which has been made available since 1798. We do not intend to sit by and allow HEW and the Administration to will­ fully and arbitrarily break the law and close the hospitals. Alaska Gas Pipeline The Federal Power Commission has been considering a proposal that 48" pipe be used for the Alaska gas pipeline. We are opposing the recommendation, because it would mean that foreign pipe be used. No U.S. manufacturer can produce 48" pipe without costly retooling, and U.S. pipe would be shipped on U.S. ships with American crews. To Protect Your Job Security in the Fight for Favorable Legislation Seafarers arc urged to contribute to SPAD. It Is the way to have your voice heard and to keep your union effective in the fight for legislation to protect the security of every Seafarer and his family. Electrician Gets Checkup Some developments in Congress since last month's column are: Jones Act Hearings began in the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Merchant Marine Feb. 25 on S. 2422. The bill, introduced last September by Senator Johnston (D-La.), would extend the provisions of the Jones Act to the Virgin Islands with respect to crude oil, residual and refined petroleum products. Senator Johnston noted the benefits to the U.S. merchant marine, ship­ builders, refineries and the U.S. economy if the Virgin Islands oil trades were brought under the U.S. flag. The Governor of the Virgin Islands and their Delegate to the U.S. Congress, Ron DeLugo, testified against the bill. No further hearing dates are set yet. Ocean Mining Chaiiman John Murphy (D.-N.Y.) continued hearings during February and early March on deepsea mining legislation in the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee's Subcommittee on Oceanography. A decision must be made as to whether authority for regulation of deepsea mining will be given to the Department of Interior or the Department of Commerce. Hearings held last November in the Senate Subcommittee on Minerals, Materials and Fuels indicate that U.S. technology is ready, but the financial community is unwilling to back industry because there would be no protection for companies and their investments until a law has been passed. Both cmnmittees must still mark up their bills before they can be reported out to the floor of the respective bodies. Getting checked over by Dr. Maurice Rivkin (right) of the SlU Hdqs. Clinic recently is Chief Electrician Richard Anderson of the SlU-contracted Puerto Rican Marine Management shore gang. Seafarers Log �Election of SiU Officers Union Tallying Commiftee Completes Report Elections for SIU officers and job holders for the 1976-1979 term have been completed, and the Union Tally­ ing Committee's report ceuifying the results has been submitted. The report has been posted at all union halls and has been read and voted upon at March membership meetings in all ports. The election, which was held from Nov. 1 thru Dec. 31, 1975, was con­ ducted by secret mail ballot. All full book members in good standing were eligible to vote. Ballots were available for members to obtain at 24 U.S. ports, as well as in Puerto Rico, and in Yokohama, Japan. :l • •;> Election Results SIU President Paul Hall was re­ elected to his position by defeating three other candidates for the job. The vote totals were: Paul Hall—3,791 Louis C. Babln—73 Walter LeClair—48 Glenn Wells—22 No votes—11 Voids—16 SIU Vice President Frank Drozak was elected to the post of Executive Vice President. Drozak was unopposed for election, and according to the sec­ tion of die SIU Constitution governing Rules For Elections, the Committee was '^not required to tally completely the results of the voting for such unop­ posed candidate." Other SIU executive officers who ran unopposed and were thus elected are: Secretary Treasurer — Joseph DiGiorgio. Vice President in Charge of ConAccmds^ to the rules of the SnU Constitution, the Umon Tallyii^ Committee which tabniatm the votm of die SIU decdon for officers is to be composed of two memhers from each of the e^t constitutiomd ports. Ibe Tdiyii^ Committee for the 1976-79 term of SIU officers were elected at Special Meetings held in die e^t ports on December 29^ 1975. When this year's Committee began work on January 5, 1976, it was noted that the two elected members bom the port of Philadelphia were not present; both men were 91 and unable to attend the Committee ses­ sions. There is ho provision in the SIU ConstitntHm which calls for a delay in Committee proceedings or aUows for another Special Meeting to elect replacements. Therefore, the Committee commenced and com<^ pleted Its woik with 14 members five more than was needed for a quGnim under the Provisions of Constitution. The 15 Tallying Coamiitfec hi 'bers^vrere:' . j. Golder, Frank Tdi—Fort iNew'York.'. T. McNws, Jfohn Mc Port of l^ltimore. J. Matcum, M. Doherty^^ihlidt .Detihi,-': Iheodore lames,' K,.' R.; • 'Bwtti^ Port of Hoostoa. Teddy Kross, J. R. Johnson^ Port of New CMesh®. H. j. Peterson^ Mobile. Harry^^ I^^ Jack Kihgsley-^ l^ofMFl^ March, 1976 •' I Members of the Union's Tallying Committee tabulate results of SIU election for officers at Headquarters recently. They are seated, (from I. to r.): Teddy Kross; J. Golder; Jack Kingsley; Harry Huston; B. D. Burns, and M. K. Doherty. Standing, (from I. to r.) are: J. R. Johnson; H. B. Butts; Frank Teti; J. McLaughlin; James Marcum; T. McNee, H. J. Peterson, and T. James. Two Seafarers elected to the Committee from the port of Philadelphia were taken ill and could not attend. tracts and Contract Enforcement— William (Red) Morris, both running The vote totals were: Cat Tanner. unopposed, were elected. For the posi­ Frank "Scottie" Aubusson—3,524 Vice President in Charge of the tion of Baltimore Joint Patrolman, Peter E. Dolan—645 Atlantic Coast—^Earl Shepard. Tony Kastina and Robert Pomerlane, Roan Lightfoot—3,438 Vice President in Charge of the both running unopposed, were elected. Franklin Taylor—3,351 Gulf Coast—Lindsey J. WiUiams. No votes—802 MobUe Patrolmen Ficc President in Charge of the Voids—123 For the jobs of Mobile Joint Patrol­ Lakes and Inland Waters — Paul Frank "Scottie" Aubusson, Roan man, two positions were open. The vote Lightfoot and Franklin Taylor were Drozak. totals were: elected. Headquarters Reps David L. Dickinson—422 Four men were elected to the posts Harold J. Fischer—3,452 S.F. Patrolmen of Headquarters Representatives, all Robert L. Jordan—3,391 There were two positions open for running unopposed. They are: Fred No votes—525 the job of San Francisco Joint Patrol­ Famen; Leon Hall, Jr.; William W. Voids—132 man. The vote totals were: Hall, and Edward X. Mooney. Harold J. Fischer and Robert L. Arthur C. Lehmann—556 Jordan were elected. Port Agents Pasquale (Pat) Marinelli—3,336 N.O. Patrolmen The following men were elected to Joseph Sacco—3,419 the post of Agent from their respective The following men, all running un­ No votes—445 ports. All candidates ran unopposed. opposed, were elected to the posts of Voids—166 New York—George McCartney New Orleans Joint Patrolman: Thomas Pasquale (Pat) Marinelli and Joseph Philadelphia—John Fay E. Gould; Louis Guarino, and Stanley Sacco were elected. Baltimore—^Benjamin Wilson Zeagler. Detroit Patrolmen Mobile—^Louis Neira Houston Patrolmen Roy Boudreau, who ran unopposed, New Orleans—C.J. "Buck" Stephens was elected to the post of Detroit Joint There were three jobs open for the Houston—^Robert F. (Mickey) WilPatrolman. position ofHouston Joint Patrolman. burh San Francisco—Steve Troy Detroit—^Jack Bluitt N.Y. Patrolmen For the jobs of New York Joint Patrolman, eight positions were open. The vote totals were: Ted Babkowski—3,529 JackCafley-3,535 Angus Campbell—3,591 Perry D. Ellis—714. Luige lovino—3,541 Frank Mongelli—3,525 Michael Sacco—3,508 Keith Terpe—3,519 Herman M. Troxclair—3,356 No votes—2,180 Voids—690 The eight men elected are: Ted Babkowski; Jack Caffey; Angus Camp­ bell;- Luige. lovino; Frank Mongelli; Michael Sacco; Keith Terpe, and Her­ man M. Troxclair. Phila., Bait. Patrolmen For the position of Philadelphia Joint Patrolman, Albert (Al) Bi-nstein and I I I I I I I I I I I I SIU Alcohol Rehabilitation Center holic Rehabilitation Center. I understand that this will be kept strictty confidential, and that no records or information about me will be kept Telephone No Name Book No. Address (Street or RFD) (City) (State) i J?- i -m n I am interested in attending a six-week program at the SIU Alco­ anywhere except at The Center. •h (Zip) Mail to: THE CENTER Star Route Box I53-A Valley Lee, Maryland 20692 Pages �i' k : SS Port Hoskins Carrying 26,000-tons of crude last month was the T2 tanker SS Fort Hoskins (Inter Ocean)'on the coastwise run from Port Everglades, Fla. to an Atlantic Coast port of call. SS Golden Monarch SS Consumers Power A once-doomed freighter, the SlU-contracted SS Consumers Power (American Steamship) nears a golden milestone next year when she completes 50 years of sailing on the Great Lakes. The self-unloading bulk carrier renamed four times was sunk on June 15, 1943 in a collision with the undamaged SS DM. Clemson in heavy fog in the Straits of Mackinac. She was then formally abandoned by her owners until the late Capt. John Roen had the vessel's hulk uniquely lifted up and saved the ship from becoming the stuff of which tales of ghost ships are made of. Christened the.SS George M. Humphrey (U.S. Secretary of the Treasury from Cheybogan, Mich.) in 1927 when she was launched at Lorain, Ohio, the ship sailed 15 years until she was sunk carrying 14,000-tons of iron ore to the bottom, fortunately with all hands saved. The U.S. Corps of Engineers, worried about the hulk lying in a busy channel, asked for salvage bids for her removal after which she would be towed to deep water and blown to smithereens. Capt. Roen bid $50,000 and had a bright idea. His underwater divers found a 21-foot diameter hole stove in the vessel's bulkhead, but the hull was reported to be in tip top shape lying on an even keel on a muddy bottom. In September 1943, a crane barge crew brought up the iron ore cargo. Then the plucky master got hold of a scale model of the 600-foot SS Humphrey which he experimentally sailed in his Sturgeon Bay, Wise, bathtub. By Spring 1944, he had a specially-built barge stationed directly above the sunken ship with 200 cables hanging down one side. The divers positioned each cable around the hulk's hull bringing them topside to be secured on the other side of the barge. Result: a giant steel cradle. Next the barge was intentionally deep-sixed to rest on the deck of the Humphrey. Then pumps emptied the water out of the barge to make her a hollow pontoon. Simultaneously air was pumped into the still secure ballast tanks of the abandoned ship. Presto! The Humphrey floated free from her watery grave and was towed toward the shore until she hit bottom. Then the lifting and towing was repeated eight times until she was on the surface. After enough water had left her, workmen patched the hole stove in her side. On Sept. 15,1944, the Humphrey was towed to Sturgeon Bay. In the Spring of 1945, the refitted vessel sailed with a new name, the SS Capt. John Roen until 1948 when she was sold to the American Steamship Co. They converted her to a self-unloader and renamed her the SS Capt. Adam R. Cornelius, a Lakes sailing pioneer. Her last name change in 1958 was to the SS Consumers Power, the Cornelius name going to a new self-unloader. Coming from the Med recently to Quebec, Canada on the St. Lawrence River was the tanker SS Golden Monarch (Westchester Marine) carrying 70,000-tons of oil. SS Eagle Traveler The tanker SS Eagle Traveler (Sea Transport) recently hauled 30,000-tohs of grain from the Gulf to a Soviet Black Sea harbor. SS Merrimac Coming out of layup this month or in April will be the bulk carrier SS Merrimac (Maritime Overseas) to transport MSC cargo to Europe for a year from the port of Norfolk or Philadelphia. SS Mount Washington Recently the tanker 5S Mount Washington (Washington Tankers) sailed with 44,000-tons of grain from the Gulf to a Russian Black Sea port. SS Overseas Joyce Also carrying grain to a USSR Black Sea port recently was the tanker SS Overseas Joyce (Maritime Overseas) from a Gulf port. I SS Eagle Voyager Sailing from the Gulf port of Houston to a Soviet Black Sea port recently was the tanker SS Eagle Voyager (Sea Transport) with 30,000-tons of grain. SS Sugar Islander The bulk carrier SS Sugar Islander (Pyramid) had a cargo of 24,000-tons of grain which she carried recently from an East Coast port to Haifi, Israel. SS Delta Mar A helicopter from the H.M.S. Endurance, a British Navy Antarctica patrol ship, carried voyage mementoes to and from the masters of the LASH SS Delta Mar (Delta Line), Capt. L.V. Cooley, and the summer patrol vessel late last year. The Delta Mar was one day out of Rio de Janeiro on her way to Maracaibo, Venezuela when she encountered the Endurance and the skippers exchanged mutual good wishes over the ships' radios. Seventy-one cents of every dollar spent in shipping on American-flag vessels renuins in this country, making a very substantial contribution to the natioiuil balance of payments and to the nation's economy. Use U.S.-flag ships. It's good for the American maritime indnstiy, thb Ameri­ can shipper, and America. Their SOfh Golden Year Port New York .. Philadelphia . Baltimore ... Norfolk Jacksonville . Detroit Hand-in-hand together at home are SlU Pensioner Clyde E. Hiers, 73, of the port of Tampa and his wife, Jewell, who celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Nov. 25. A Floridian, Brother Hiers joined the Union in Tampa in 1949 sailing as a chief steward and chief cook. He is a regular contributor to SPAD. The couple have a son, daughter, three grandchildren and a great­ grandchild. Page 10 Houston .... New Orleans . Mobile San Francisco Wilmington . Seattle Piney Point . San Juan .... Columbus ... Chicago .... Port Arthur . Buffalo ... -, St. Louis .... Cleveland ... Jersey City .. Date .. .. .. .. .. .. mu Deep Sea Apr. 5 • • • ... 2:30 p.m. ..... 5:00 p.m. Apr. 6 ... 2:30 p.m. ..... 5:00 p.m. Apr. 7 ... 2:30 p.m. .. ... 5:00 p.m. Apr. 8 ... 9:30 a.m. ..... 5:00 p.m. Apr. 8 ... 2:00 p.m. .. • • • Apr. 9 ... 2:30 p.m. .. • • • Apr. 12 »•• •— ^ ^ ... 5:00 p.m. .. Apr. 12 ... 2:30 p.m. ..... 5:00 p.m. .. Apr. 13 ... 2:30 p.m. ..... 5:00 p.m. .. Apr. 14 ... 2:30 p.m. ..... 5:00 p.m. .. Apr. 15 ... 2:30 p.m. .. • • • .. Apr. 19 ... 2:30 p.m. .. .. Apr. 23 ... 2:30 p.m. .. • • • .. Apr. 10 ..10:30 a.m. .... .10:30 a.m. .. Apr. 8 ... 2:30 p.m. .. .. Apr. 17 • •• ... 5:00 p.m. .. Apr. 13 ... 5:00 p.m. ... 5:00 p.m. ... 5:00 p.m. .. Apr. 15 ,.. 5:00 p.m. ... Apr. 12 ... 5:00 p.m. UIW ... ... ... •.. • a' a V • • a a 1 • t • 1 • a a • a • c a a a a a a 1 a • a» a a a a a a a • i1 a a a a a a a a 11 a a ''•• • •• , ,7:00p.m. a a a 1 a a a a a a I a a i a a a a a a a• a a a a a ( a a a a a • • • •• a a a a a a a a• a a a a a a a a a a •— • t a • a —• mtmam • a 11 • a a a a• a a _ a a a a a a a 1 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. a a a' a a . •• a a a a a a .. 1:00 p.m. a a a1 a a a a a' a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a •"•a a a a a a Seafarers Log �t Seafarers Get High Sthool > f f- r f f f ^ f * ASHORE Diplomas Through Piney Point CED Program Portland, Ore. Denver Myers Two more Seafarers, Alphonso David and Denver Myers, recently earned their high school diplomas through the Gen­ eral Educational Development (GED) Program at the Lundeberg School in Piney Point, Md. Brother David is 25-years-old and a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y. He dropp>ed out of high school in the 11th grade, and has been out of school for several years. Seafarer David, who ships in the steward department, said that he de­ cided to enroll in the high school equiv­ alency program "because I wanted to complete and further my education for the benefit of both myself and my loved ones." Seafarer Denver Myers, who sails in the engine department as FOWT, grad­ uated from HLSS as a trainee in 1974. The Board of Trastees <dE tile SRPs Phm is conildi^g the that itiU apply to a |eiiit i»d r^snrtivor aiuitity Under tUs and suiil^r an' nD%, or hnsbinid-vtife annuity, an |lSIU member choodbug this benefit woidd receive a reduced moitifaly vftoodMrn 'until his death and, if hfe is stiH Uving at^ ti^^ of his death, she would continue receiving 50 percent of his monthly pension benefit until her d^th. The pensioner covered under this annuity would receive a reduced ben:^fit because this plan is more ex­ pensive than a benefit which ends the death of the pensioner. The actual amount of this reduced ^monthly benefit would be computed ihy actuaries cpnsideiii^ fac­ Alphonso David Brother Myers enrolled in the GED Program as a partial tester while he was still a trainee. After he acquired the necessary seatime, he returned to the Lundeberg School to upgrade and he completed his high school education at the same time. Brother Myers comes from a large family which includes six brothers and a sister. One of his broth­ ers, Mosel Myers, also attended the HLSS. His home town is Philadelphia, Pa. The high school equivalency program at the Lundeberg School is open to all Seafarers who have one year of seatime. Instruction in the program is individual­ ized for each Seafarer. To date, 47 Sea­ farers and Inland Boatmen have suc­ cessfully completed the program and earned their Maryland State High School diplomas. tors, indnding the life expectancy of the paudOttei^s spouse, and nmst be ?i cUk^tel on a case-l^-case ImslKc| Each married Seabirer, w^en becoiaies eligibie for a pension^ will|| be imtified of the eract amount tlue reduced monthly pension he wtilH get should he receive this benefit and I will be gfven 90 days to reject the| joint and survivor annuity. | If he does not reject the husband-'v| wife annuity at this time, he will, | required by the Employee Retire-; ment Income Security Act of 1974, automatically receive the joint bene­ fit when he retires. Unmarried Seafarers will automaticalfy receive the full montiily^ pension benefit which will end withf their death. The joint and survivor" benefit will not apply to men alrmdy on pemdon. Alcoholism: A Major Problem Today . Alcoholism is a major problem. One out of every 10 Americans who drink has a serious drinking problem. Alcoholism is a disease. It can be treated. March, 1976 Last month the LOG heard from AB I. H. Pepper who makes his home on the West Coast. Seafarer Pepper's letter and magazine and newspaper clippings from the daily Oregon (Portland) Journal told of a year he took off from sailing last year "to do some boating" with his 24-foot, 225-hp engine inboard-outboard cabin cruiser, the Migrant, to make a trip from Portland, Ore. by way of the Columbia River and into the Snake River all the way to Lewiston, Idaho. Brother Pepper pointed out that "it had never been done single-handed roundtrip . .. took me through 16 locks . . . and 752 river miles. I had television cover­ age (KOIN Channel 6-Portland) on the trip and made the papers in Lewiston and two newspapers in Portland, and six top boating magazines on the West Coast since it was the first time it had ever been done single-handed ..." He went on to say "I will be on my way on June 5, 1976 to take my last long trip (a second dream) in my boat that will take me down the Columbia River, up the Pacific Ocean around Canada and my last stop will be Ketchkian, Alaska. Roundtrip will take me 2,400 miles. I'll be going single-handed ..." In a letter to a mazagine editor, entitled "Riding the Snake," Pepper recalled "This trip had been a lifetime dream ever since I first came up the Columbia River in 1946 aboard a British tanker (as a British seaman) on the way to Swan Is. for repairs. It had been a breathtaking view coming across the Columbia bar and seeing Astoria for the first time. The pilot told me: " T see it every day and it's a breathtaking view every time just the same.' He also told me that if the day should ever come that I would be able to go up the Columbia and Snake Rivers, I'd remember the views the rest of my life. Early this Summer, the Lower Granite Dam (and Lower Monumental Little Goose Dam on the Snake) was completed and in August I was ready to go." On Sept. 10, 1975 in Ed Goetzl's Boating column in the Oregon Journal, he led off with "Undoubtedly he [Pepper] is the first and only—and probably will remain the only—man ever single-handedly to cruise a powerboat from Portland to Lewiston, Ida. and back." Pepper emphasized to the columnist "that nobody, singlehandedly or with crew, should undertake the Columbia-Snake run in a boat any smaller." He "encountered winds of up to 40 knots in the pool above McNary Dam." (During the Summer months heavy winds come up almost every afternoon on the Colum­ bia in open areas above the river's four dams. In heavy blows, small boats are bounced around like a cork and it is no fun at all to travel any distance.) When Pepper was asked by amazed lock tenders where his crew was, he replied "They're invisible." He said refueling was no problem. Columbia and Snake marinas and boat clubs had pumps. At Arlington, Ore. (686 population) a fuel dealer brought his truck down to water's edge. Townfolk provided supplies. "They were happy to have someone from downriver coming up their way." Our West Coast brother makes one recommendation to inland Seafarers: Get a copy of the latest edition of the "U.S. Coast Pilot 7," the best navigation aid he had. 5i •• 7 \i -fl I '• ' "i'l if li a -1 New Orleans Among the effects of the late Charles H. Logan, a longtime friend of the SIU and labor expert who passed away here on Dec. 13, was a photo memento of the sea called "Drawing (Burning) a Dead Horse." With the reproduction of the sketch from the Illustrated London News of the past century was the explanation of its meaning. "Much to many a naval officers regret, this old custom survives. A real ceremony was connected with the old days when the crew 'stopped working for nothing.' In the days of sail, both in the Navy and particularly in the merchant marine, seamen were permitted to draw some money in advance. In the British merchant service, it was approximately a month's advance when the sailor shipped. "After five weeks at sea or at whatever time the advance money had been worked off, the men made a horse out of canvas stuffed with old cordage and waste material or out of a cask with oakum tail and mane, and permission was requested to light it and hoist it out to the end of a boom or yard. This was done amid cheers, and marked the time that the crew started to accumulate wages 'on the books'. "The advance was usually spent in high living in the port just left. Plans could now be made for the next port. "Both watches used to sing in a chorus: 'Now, old horse your time has come And we say so, for we know so! Altho' many a race you've won. Oh! poor old man, You're going now to say goodbye. And we say so, for we know so; Poor old horse, you're going to die.' " 'J l/ 1 h •(•V. Miami Seafarer F. M. Rose of Fort Lauderdale, Fla. informs us that he won first prize for foreign coins in the Miami International Mid-Winter Coin Ccnvention on Jan. 8-11. Brother Rose, last an AB on the SS Mount Navigator (Cove Tankers) took the award with his five case exhibit of chop-marked and counterstamped coin collection titled "When Coins Got Around." Later, Jan. 15-18, the same exhibit won second prize at the 21st Annual Con­ vention of the Florida United Numismatics in St. Petersburg, Fla. Page 11 i. I.• , �For an All-Alaska Cas Pipeline Route The Uiiited States Federal Power Commission is presently considering two alternate proposals to transport natural gas from huge reserves on Alaska's North Slope to the lower 48 states. For the past several months the commission has been hearing evi­ dence and testimony from supporters of both competing plans, and a deci­ sion is expected sometime at the end of the year. Of the two proposed routes, one has received widespread support from various groups and organizations. This route, known as the all-Alaska route and sponsored by El Paso Gas Co., calls for the construction of an 809-mile gas pipeline, parallel to the Alaska oil pipeline, running to the port of Valdez. At that point the gas would be liquefied, put aboard LNG tankers, carried to the U.S. West Coast for re-gasification and distrib­ uted to consumers through existing pipelines. The alternate proposal, the Alaska Arctic Gas pipeline, would require the construction of a 5,600mile pipeline across the underdevel­ oped middle of Alaska and through Canada to the U.S. Mid-west. Various studies have shown that there are numerous factors favoring the adoption of the all-Alaska route. It would be totally under U.S. con­ trol, whereas much of the Arctic gas pipeline would cross Canadian prov­ inces, and because of that system of government would be subject not only to Federal regulation, but regu­ lation from the local provinces as well. Because it calls for the construc­ tion of less pipeline and would utilize the oil pipeline roads and right-ofway, the all-Alaska route would also take less time and money to build. There are other strong reasons as well for favoring the El Paso project. This route does not endanger a wild­ life range, whereas the Arctic gas proposal would traverse the width of the Arctic National Wildlife Range, and as such has been vehemently op­ posed by many environmental groups. Estimates have been made which show that the all-Alaska route would create approximately 24,000 U.S. jobs, compared with 12,000 jobs for the Canadian route. The all-Alaska route would generate a very favorable balance of payments and over $9 bil­ lion in U.S. Federal income taxes over the life of the project; the Ca­ nadian proposal would have an ad­ verse balance of payments of $10 Letters to the Editor THE CHARLES W MORGAN i.i STORIC PRESERVATION Compliments SiU Crew I would like to compliment the SIU sailors aboard the SS Alex Stephens for their work during Voyage 14. Under the supervision and direction of Richard Chiasson, recertified bosun, they have performed all their assigned duties in the most conscientious and expeditious manner. I would be proud and very pleased to have the opportunity of sailing with them again. Fraternally, Henry T. Lawrence, Captain SS Alex Stephens Thanks SiU Scholarship Program I wish to thank the SIU Scholarship Program for its recent contribution of scholarship aid for Vassilios Livanos of the Class of 1977. Your Union's assistance plays an important role in helping qualified stu­ dents to receive the kind of education which is so vital to their future and the future strength of our nation. During this period of rising costs, your help is especially important and is deeply appreciated by our students as well as Stevens Institute of Technology faculty and administration. Sincerely, Elton Renfroe, Asst. to the President Stephens Institute of Technology The Only Way to Co! billion and would produce only $2 billion in U.S. Federal income taxes over the life of the project. It is because of these many advan­ tages that the SIU, along with the Maritime Trades Department, which represents 43 AFL-CIO Unions and eight million workers, were among the earliest supporters of the allAlaska route. Over the past several months other organizations have stated their preference for this plan, including the Seattle Chamber of Commerce, and such environmental groups as Friends of the Earth, the Sierra Club and the National Audobon Society. Yet, with all the backing for the all-Alaska route, with so many ad­ vantages favoring its adoption, there is still a move on in certain areas to obtain approval of the Canadian route. Congressmen from some Mid­ western states are pushing hard for the Canadian route, ignoring all other factors, and concentrating only on the advantages for their section of the country. March, 1976 Official Publication of the Seafarers International Union of North America, Atlantic. Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO Page 12 Vol. 38, No. 3 Executive Board Paul Hall President Frank Drozak Joe Digiorgio Executive Vice President Cal Tanner Secretary-T reasurer Vice-President Earl Shepard Llndsey Williams Vice-President Paul Drozak Vice-President Vice-President •BAFAWKIISi^LOO 389 Marietta Homayonpoiir Seafarer Thanks USPHS I want to take this opportunity to thank the United States Public Health Service Hospital in San Francisco, the doctors and nursing staff and others for their courtesy and help to me during my time in the hospital. About a month ago, I fell on the street near by home and broke my left side hip. The doctors tell me I will soon walk around again—thanks to their good treatment. Fraternally, Albert Yip San Francisco, Calif. Legislation has been introduced in the Congress by supporters of both plans which would let Congress choose one of the routes instead of the FPC. Since many lawmakers are sharply divided on the issue. Presi­ dent Ford has proposed a bill which would allow him to select one of the proposals, and give the Congress a limited time to reject or accept his choice. Should they accept it, the bill would prohibit sub.sequent legal chalenges by any dissatisfied organiza­ tions. It will take some time before it is decided who is to have the final say in this matter, the FPC, the Congress or the President. However, it is clear to us even now that the best proposal for the gas pipeline is the TransAlaska route. The advantages, for maritime, for U.S. workers, for the surrounding environment and for the United States as a whole, are over­ whelming. We strongly urge adoption of this proposal, and we hope that whoever makes the final decision will consider all the facts. Editor-in-Chief James Gannon Managing Editor Ray Bourdius Jim Mele Tony Napoli Assistant Editor Assistant Editor Assistant Editor Bill Luddy Frank Cianciotti Chief Photographer Associate Photographer Marie Kosciusko George J. Vana Administrative Assistant Production/Art Director Published moriUily by Seaf^arers International Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. Tel. 499-6600. Second class postage paid at Brooklyn, N.Y. Seafarers Log �••SEAFARERS - March, 1976 i* OfSlcUl pabUeatlM mt tha SBAPAHBIIS INTBBNATIONAL UNION•Atlaatla, OoU, l.akM muA lolaad Waters District* AFL-CIO At MTD Exec Board Meeting Focus Is on Maritime Revitalization f1 At its annual winter meet­ ing in Bal Harbour, Fla. held on Feb. 12 and 13, the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department's Executive Board declared 1975 "a year of retreat and decline for the U.S. merchant marine" and adopted a nine-point pro­ gram to revitalize the industry. Taking a vocal position on many important maritime in­ dustry problems, the MTD Ex­ ecutive Board also delivered a comprehensive report on de­ veloping U.S. energy resources and enacted resolutions call­ ing for the continued mainte­ nance of the USPHS hospitals, the repeal of special low tariffs for low cost imports, a greater defense role for the U.S. mer­ chant marine, and legislation to end the use of third-flag ves­ sels in trade on the Great Lakes between Canada and the U.S. }• In addition, the Board re­ leased position statements on the threat to U.S. security posed by the expanding Soviet mer­ chant fleet, closing the Virgin Islands loophole in the Jones Act and protecting American The AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department Executive Board convenes its 1976 \A/inter meeting in Bal Harbour, Fla. workers against concessions on import tariffs being granted by our government at multi­ were also addressed by four Board about the disastrous efspecial guest speakers during fects of new U.S. trade laws on lateral tracie negotiations. the busy two-day conference, his island's economy. AFL-CIO Gov. Rafael Hernandez-Colon Research Director Nat Goldof Puerto Rico told the MTD finger spoke of the failure of the Trade Act of 1974 to prevent the export of American jobs. Executive vice president of El Paso Alaska Gen. John Bennett explained the advantages of an all-Alaska natural gas pipe­ line route, and SlU General Counsel Howard Schulman described the benefits of ex­ tending the jurisdiction of the National Labor Relations Board to U.S.-owned foreign flag vessels. m , r: ):• t k : 1 .'I •- i The meeting was chaired by SIUNA President Paul Hall who serves as president of the Department. The MTD is com­ posed of 43 national and inter­ national A.FL-C10 unions, in­ cluding the SIUNA, and rep­ resents nearly eight million, workers. MTD President Paul Hall introduces Governor Rafael Hernandez-Colon of Puerto Rico who spoke about the strong ties between Puerto Rico and the U.S. maritime industry. The Executive Board in­ cludes representatives from each member union as well as Department officers and re­ gional representatives. I.. n- 7-^ • • •• i . J I �9 Point Maritime Program Adopted An important nine-point program to stimulate the growth of the U.S. mari­ time industry and to halt "the decline in merchant marine fortunes" of 1975 was proposed and adopted by the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Depart­ ment Executive Board at its winter meeting. Calling the nine points "minimum objectives," the Executive Board said immediate action was necessary because "implementation of the program out­ lined in the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 . . . has largely come to a halt." The Board found evidence of the American Merchant Marine's decline in the fact that "44 fewer vessels flying the U.S. flag were actively engaged in ocean commerce at the end of 1975 than at the close of 1974" and that "the administration's new budget provides no funds for new ship construction because of a $449 million carryover in unspent shipbuilding appropriations from the previous buciget." Stimulate Growth Blaming President Ford's veto of the Energy Transportation Security Act, a worldwide surplus in tanker tonnage, a reduced demand for oil and the present economic recession for the depressed state of the U.S. maritime industry, the MTD Executive Board vowed to "work diligently ... to bring about as quickly as possible those measures needed to stimulate the gro\vth of the U.S. mer­ chant marine." To foster this needed growth the Board resolved to work towards imple­ menting the following nine "minimum objectives": • The creation of a single agency or Office of Maritime Affairs in the White 4*^': A The International Union of Operating Engineers' delegation to the winter meeting included (from I. to r.) Legislative Representative John Brown, President J. C. Turner,.Vice President and MTD Board member Stephen J. Leslie, and MTD Vice President Jack McDonald. steps are necessary to "guarantee an House to deal with the problems of the advantage they hold over the legitimate martime industry and to promote its U.S.-flag merchant marine and invest­ ocean transportation capability suffi­ ment tax credit for ships built with capi­ cient to serve the nation's defense needs development. in time of national emergency, adequate tal construction funds. • Enactment of oil cargo preference • Legislation to extend the provi­ to serve U.S. ocean transportation legislation. needs in the interest of the national • Development of a national cargo sions of the National Labor Relations Act to U.S.-owned foreign-flag ships. economy and equal to the task of main­ policy which would provide for exten­ • Legislation to outlaw the preda­ taining the U.S. flag presence in the sion of cargo preference legislation to tory rate cutting practices of Soviet and oceans of the world as an instrument bf imports of strategic raw materials. other state-owned fleets. this nation's international political • Strengthening of the Jones Act by • Requiring the U.S. Navy to con­ policy." applying it to the Virgin Islands; by tract for its noncombatant support ser­ applying it to transshipment from very vices from the privately-owned U.S. Even though this "ambitious pro­ large crude carriers off loading on the merchant fleet instead of sacrificing gram" may present it with a diffi­ U.S. continental shelf; by providing Navy shipbuilding resources in the con­ cult challenge, the MTD Executive new incentives for domestic shipping, struction of noncombatant support Board said it recognizes that "the attain­ and by tightening the provision for ob­ vessels. ment of these objectives is necessary to taining administrative waivers from • Development of a policy position developing a first rate merchant marine complying with the Act. in both major political parties in this of the strength necessary to maintain • Taxing in full the income of run­ presidential year which would make it the United States' position as a first away ships to reduce the competitive clear that this nation will take whatever rank world power." Resolutions Passed on Maritime Problems Tackling some of the U.S. maritime industry's most urgent problems head on, the MTD Executive Board resolved at its ann^l winter meeting to work for the continued maintenance of USPHS hospitals, the repeal of special tariff considerations for low cost im­ ports, a greater defense role for the U.S. merchant marine and legislation to end the use of third-flag vessels in trade on the Great Lakes between Canada and the United States. The Administration is again attempt­ ing to shut down the Public Health Service hospitals by urging the Depart­ ment of Health, Education and Welfare to persuade the eight communities where the hospitals are located to give their approval to closing the institutions. In a public statement the MTD •Executive Board said that these hospi­ tals "are an important part of the nation's'health care system" and that "their closure would sacrifice the qual­ ity care and the teaching and research programs which they provide." For this reason the Board resolved to support "continued operation of the USPHS hospital system and urge that a maximum effort be made to advise local and state health planning agen­ cies of the wisdom of supporting the continued operations of these facilities." Repeal Section 807 Turning its attention to a harmful loophole in our trade law, the Execu­ tive Board vowed to support legislation to repeal Section 807 of the U.S. trade law. Under this section, the MTD said. Page 14 "component parts of products such as televisions and clothing and material such as ceramics, plastics, rubber and glass have been exported abroad, as­ sembled or processed by low-wage foreign workers" and then imported back into the U.S. at special low duties. Last year more than $238 million in low tariff imports entered this country under Section 807, all at the expense of American jobs. Because many MTD member unions have been adversely affected by this loophole the Executive Board resolved to support legislation that would repeal Section 807 "so that the jobs of thou­ sands of Americans can be protected against the predatory effects of lowcost imported products assembled by low-wage foreign workers and peddled to American consumers at profiteerlevel high prices." Merchant Marine & Navy In another important resolution passed at this winter conference, the Board declared that "both the U.S. Navy and the American merchant marine would benefit through increased use of U.S. merchant marine vessels to meet Navy -noncombatant supply and support needs." Conferring on a MTD Board position paper are the Secretary-Treasurer of the International Association of Fire Fighters and Executive Board member, Frank Palumbo (I.), and president of the Fire Fighters, William H. McClennan. Efforts by the Navy to maintain both combat and non-combat forces "has meant that both fleets have been short­ changed," the MTD stated. Pointing out that inflation is shrirrkT ing the Navy's budget faster than money can be appropriated, the Executive Board questioned the value of the Navy's continued attempts "to try to build up its non-combatant fleet of vessels; all of which are available in the private U.Sr merchant fleet." In adopting this resolution the MTD stressed that using private vessels to perform support services would let the Navy concentrate its limited shipbuild­ ing funds on constructing combat ves­ sels while at the same time expanding the private U.S. fleet and providing more jobs for Americans. It would also give the merchant marine more experience in Navy support missions, improv­ ing its ability to serve as an auxiliary force in national emergencies. Another resolution passed by thie Executive Board during their two day meeting urged the governments of Canada and the U.S. "to take immedi­ ate steps—including the enactment of legislation—to reserve voyages between Canada and the U.S.A. for Canadian and U.S.A. registered vessels." A 200-year old tradition of exclusive Canadian-U.S. shipping between ports on the Great Lakes is in grave danger as vessels registered in Greece, Brazil and other foreign countries start enter­ ing this trade, displacing Canadian.and U.S. seamen. Seafarers Log �' rTTT Witk 30% Puerto Ricans Jotless, Colon Hits U.S. Trade Policy Unemployment hit 20 percent in Puerto Rico last .May and present U.S. trade policies are aggravating the situ­ ation, Gov. Rafael Hernandez-Colon of Puerto Rico told the assembled MTD Executive Board at its winter meeting. He also reported that the newly created Puerto Rican Merchant Ship­ ping Authority was now on a "firm financial footing" and would soon be able to reinvest its profits in new and even more efficient vessels. Describing the economic plight of the island, the governor said that competi­ tion from Taiwan, North Korea, Haiti, Hong Kong and Spain "has sapped our once vibrant textile industry and is destroying our shoe and leather industry." "This policy of exportation of jobs" which is encouraged by present U.S. trade laws 'is particularly costly to Puerto Rico," Gov. Hernandez-Colon told the board. Making these remarks to the MTD Executive Board, which included many representatives frmn unions also ad­ versely affected hy these laws, he warned that the U.S. "must not pursue a policy which will impoverish Puerto Rico and many areas of the mainland for quick profits for multinational cor­ porations." Turning to Puerto Rico's purchase of the three shipping lines servicing the island and the creation of the Puerto Rican Merchant Shipping Authority, Gov. Hernandez-Colon said that this would help keep the cost of moving materials to and from Puerto Rico low, and help attract new industry. As Puerto Rico is totally dependent on ocean transportation for the move­ ment of all of its goods. Gov. Hemandez-Colon remarked that "the growth and decline of our shipping to the U.S. is tied directly to the growth and decline of the Puerto Rican economy, so it is evident that we are all in this together." .•Iri closing, he thanked organized labor for its help for Puerto Rico and said that he knew he could "count on labor's support" in solving Puerto Rico's new problems. * Gov. Hernandez-Colon Scliulnian Speaks on NLRB Extension, Ridkt-to^Work Law A proposed bill which would extend National Labor Relations Board juris­ diction to American owned runawayflag ships and important litigation over right-to-work laws pending in the U.S. Supreme Court were the subjects of an address given to the MTD Executive Board by Howard Schulman, the SIU's general counsel. Schulman told the Executive Board that he would testify during the House Education and Labor Committee's oversight hearings and recommend that Congress pass specific legislation to place runaway-flag ships under the pro­ visions of the Taft-Hartley Act. Although the courts have said that the NLRB's jurisdiction does cover these ships under the present law, Schulman explained to the Board that "it should be made clear through new legislation that Congress intended that these runaway-flag ships which are American owned, operated and engaged in American trade, are U.S. employers and subject to the Taft-Hartley Act." **These American owned ships diouldnT be allowed to enjoy the advantages of American shipping with- John J. McNamara, president of the International Brotherhood of Firemen and Oilers and MTD Executive Board member, is pleased with the Board's resolution on revitalizing the maritime industry. March. 1976 half of the MTD-affiliated OCAW, said that the men "spend 95 percent of their time in international waters and perform no shoreside work" and there­ fore should not be subject to the rightto-work laws. If the Supreme Court upholds a lower court decision that the law does apply to the Mobil seamen, Schulman told the Executive Board that the effect "would be terrible." I-/' iil "It could," he said, "extend the rightto-work law to all maritime workers connected in any way with Texas, and other right-to-work states, including the many workers on oil drilling rigs in the Gulf." '•J'"'-' T ;( r • il - , •I t • \ w Closing his remarks to the MTD, Schulman warned against the dangerous effect on workers of many newly ap­ pointed judges "who are business oriented." T ' k- • -1 Howard Schulman the men are residents of Texas. out also taking on the obligations," But Schulman, who will argue the he toid the Board during its winter case before the Supreme Court on be­ meeting. One of the advantages of specifically placing runaway ships under the provi­ sions of the Taft-Hartley Act, Schulman J.-' • • said, would be that "these ships would fesfeSStV''' •• • be a fair target for organizing." This legislation, he pointed out, might also have an impact on stemming the export of jobs by U.S. owned cor­ porations to countries offering large I," pools of low-priced labor. Right-to-Work Law The SIU's general counsel then turned to a case before the U.S. Su­ preme Court revolving around -the Texas right-to-work law arid the Oil, Chemical and Atomic Workers Inter­ national Union's right to represent seamen aboard Mobil Oil tankers. Mobil Oil contends that the right-towork provisions of Texas' law should apply to seamen aboard their tankers because the company is headquartered in Texas, the ships shuttle between Texas and New York, and one-half of "Seeing the pendulum of the courts swing back towards anti-labor senti­ ments under each new Administration," Schulman concluded, "workers should organize to support those who will truly represent their views and who will protect their interests." c A ;. •. 1 •I. William Winpinsinger (I.), -vice president of the Internationai Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, and Executive Board member Floyd E. Smith, president of the lAMAW, compare notes during the Board's winter meeting. Page 15 I^'r �• )!' !/• 'k'^" ., . • h iV - . 1^ ail>>.1.j||l^li,»^iyg>^. ;»..«^ t• J I #. 1 ^• r-^ - 0. William Moody, administrator of the Maritime Trades Depart­ ment, addresses members of MTD's Executive Board at its annual mid-winter meeting in Bal Harbour, Fla. last month. Conferring during mid-winter meeting are Anthony Scotto, presi­ dent of the Port Maritime Council of Greater New York and Vicinity (left), and Roman Gralewicz, president of the SlU of Canada, and MID Executive Board member. Charles F. Moran (left), secretary-treasurer of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Ship Builders, Blacksmiths, Forgers and Helpers, and Page Groton, assistant to the International President of that union, and Executive Board member. tk" . ^ . x« • Peter Rybka, vice president of the American Federation of Grain Millers, attended the two-day meeting. -if - '-l' L k' f if I v'-' ••• 4 '.v,. •, I..*}-V" '>'• ''C- • "'.vk' • " " * t ' * If il /f •f i'k. 11.1 1 .1 f "•» J •:k! , I f. Rohfirt J Peter<idorf fleftt secrstarv-treasurer of the international B?o.thoodtPailrS STadrand Alt E, Heaps, president of the Retail. Wholesale and Department Store Union, and • Sute Board member, participated In proceedings. 'k- Listening to a resolution on maritime goals are from (I. to r.): Executive Board member Dominic L. Carnatie, administrative f president of the Laundry Workers: Executive Board Amalgamated Meat Cutters, and Harry Pocie, exeoutive vice presidem of that unmm •"t\- II ' r '• '1 r \ J ^ JohnC.Bennett.vlcepresldent.EIPasoAlaskaCo., attended mid-winter meeting. Here, Bennett discusses the various proposals for a natural gas pipeline from Alaska to the lower 48 states. El Paso's proposed route, which would call for the construction of a pipeline from Prudhoe Bay to Valdez, where the gas would then be transported by LNG vessels for distribution throughout the country, was endorsed last year by the MTD. • ^ rtflnf^n^neST^Ime ^^ . From (I. to r.) ate: Peter Hall, secretary-treasurer. Retail Clerks; Milton Gordon, retired Executive Board member, Dolls and Toys Workers; Attorney David C. McClung; Executive Board member Lester H. Null, •^'""oiHont Pottery Dnttan/ Workers, VA/nrLrara and anH George dtanrna Barbaree, Rflrbsree. secretary-treasurer secretarv-trAflAiirar rtf that union. union. Sr., president. of that arid'^Gvo^ ?u,?nnSnn ««rrPtflrv Brotherhood of Caroeriters and Joiners Livingston, se^^ isiflndcs "looohole" in the l sten to a repo g M Sitting in as visitors on an Executive Board meeting time Council of Greater New York ^d Vicinity; Keith Terpe. secretary-treasurer, Puerto Rico Port Council; Gerald Toomey, president, Puerto Rico Merchant Marine, Inc., and Robert Murray, assistant to Toomey. JOneS nCI. •.'•v •. i-.i'' :^'r,.k. .-'"i i •' r.->: �-y-- .JtMii. Goldfinder; 1^74 Trade Act Fails to Help Unemployed AFL-CIO Research Director Nat Goldfinger told the MTD Executive Board at its winter-meeting that the Trade Act of 1974 had failed to prevent the export of jobs or to help American workers hurt by imports to recover. Attacking the multilateral trade negotiations now under way, Goldfinger expressed his fear that even though record numbers of unemployed Ameri­ cans have filed for financial relief imder provisions of the Trade Act which offers aid to workers who lose their jobs be­ cause of import competition, the U.S. is about to grant even greater trade concessions during the present nego­ tiations. In return, the U.S. wants an agree­ ment on agricultural exports to Europe and Asia which generate few jobs for Americans. In labor-intensive production areas such as textiles, clothing and manu­ facturing, the U.S. is already a large importer. Because these concessions will knock out even the small tariff protection that now exists for these U.S. industries, Goldfinger said that the American labor movement is not likely to gain any new benefits under the 1974 Trade Act. Ending on a more positive note, Goldfinger said that economists and academicians are beginning to support the labor movement's position on trade. This new support, he told the Board, is the result of mounting evidence of the growing dangers of multinational corporations and foreign investment policies, dangers organized labor has fought against for many years. Nat Goldfinger Bennett Gives Benefits of All-Alaska Gas Pipeline El Paso Alaska Company's Vice President John Bennett gave the MTD Executive Board a detailed report dur­ ing its winter meeting on the advan­ tages of an all-Alaska natural gas pipe­ line over the alternate Alaska Arctic Gas pipeline which would be under par­ tial Canadian control. John C. Bennett Executive Board members 0. L. Dennis (I), president of the Brotherhood of Railway, Airline and Steamship Clerks, Freight Handlers, Express and Station Employes, and Paul Drozak, Secretary-Treasurer of the West Gulf Ports Mari­ time Council, listen to a report on U.S. trade negotiations. Page 18 The all-Alaska route calls for the construction of an 809-mile pipeline running parallel to the oil pipeline to Valdez where the gas Would be lique­ fied, put aboard U.S.-flag LNG carriers and shipped to the U.S. West Coast. At its convention last September, the entire Maritime Trades Department en­ dorsed this proposal and announced its determination to work for its approval. The alternate Arctic Gas pipeline requires the construction of a 5,600mile pipeline through the middle of Alaska and down through Canada to the U.S. midwest. Bennett told the Executive Board that the all-Alaska route would take less time and money to build because it calls for construction of less pipeline and would follow existing oil pipeline roads and rights-of-way. As an even stronger argument for the all-Alaska route, Bennett pointed out that unlike the Arctic Gas route which would he under jmnt U.S.-Canadian control, it would he totally under U.S. regulation. The route favored by Bennett would not endanger a wildlife range that the Arctic Gas route could cut across and it would create about 24,000 jobs for U.S. workers as opposed to the esti­ mated 12,000 jobs that would be cre­ ated by the Canadian pipeline. The all-Alaska pipeline would also generate over $9 billion in income taxes for the U.S. Government and the Arctic route would bring in only $2 billion, Bennett pointed out. These advantages for the United States and its workers, Bennett con­ cluded, make it imperative that organ­ ized labor work towards ensuring approval of the all-Alaska route for the North Slope gas pipeline. MEBA Executive Vice President Ray­ mond McKay observes the proceed­ ings of the MTD Executive Board's winter meeting. •'li Executive Board member John McNamara, president, International Brother­ hood of Firemen and Oilers, confers with other participants. Seafarers Log �1 f" •MU Expanding Soviet Fleet Poses Threat The MTD Executive Board ex­ pressed its concern at the winter meeting in Bal Harbour, Fla. that the expanding Soviet merchant fleet is threatening America's merchant marine and U.S. natipnal security. In a position paper released by the Executive Board during its meeting, the Board warned that "the rapidly growing Soviet bloc merchant fleets are taking over world trade routes." Unless the United States aggressively Executive Board members William P. MacLuskle (left), vice president, Glass Bottle Blowers, and George J. Knaly, International representative. International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, attended winter meetings. supports its own fleet, the MTD said, "the Russians could control a major share of U.S. to Far East and East Coast to Europe trade routes by the end of the decade." The Soviet bloc fleets have been able to make such sudden, and deep in­ roads in the U.S. liner trades by dras­ tically undercutting existing shipping rates, something they can easily do be­ cause as state-owned fleets they are free to operate without returning a profit. The Soviet bloc countries are inter­ ested in generating hard western cur­ rency and in providing work for their surplus tonnage, while at the same time strengthening their merchant fleet and their world maritime image. While conventional, profit-oriented U.S. shipping companies are unable to compete with cut-rate Communist freight prices, the Executive Board pointed out that "besides the obvious national security dangers of Soviet bloc control of U.S. shipping routes ... it must be kept in mind that today's cut­ throat competitors are tomorrow's high rate fixers." The U.S. merchant marine is not the only fleet affected by the Soviet shipping offensive. "The problem," the Execu­ tive Board reported, "is recognized by Western Europe and Japanese merchant marines as well, and statistics bear but the claim that Soviet bloc shipping threatens the existence of all privatelyoperated fleets." Already a large, modern fleet, the Soviet merchant marine is growing steadily. With their shipyards working at full capacity, the Soviet Union al­ w; ready had 2,306 flag vessels by the end of June 1974, nearly four times the number of U.S. flag ships. The MTD also pointed out that en­ couraged by their success in capturing much of the world's freight trade, the Soviets are now "engaged in a campaign to sell a range of ships constructed in their yards" to U.S. shippers. Terming these attempts to sell their vessels in the U.S. a "forerunner of what many other U.S. industries will face from state supported imports," the Executive Board said that "U.S. manu­ facturers cannot be expected to com­ pete on equal terms with Soviet indus­ tries that are state subsidized and are after political gains and hard cash more than profits." i 1• . 1 In 1975, the U.S. "experienced the largest trade surplus in more than a decade, but the unemployment rate among American workers continued at the highest level in more than 30 years," the board said in its report, "demon­ strating once again that the American worker . . , benefits very little from present U.S. trade policy." The present multilateral trade nego­ tiations are aimed towards cutting down U.S. tariffs on imports. In return, our tradirig partners would grant the U.S. tariff concessions on agricultural ex­ ports to Europe and Asia. The board termed this arrangement "a no-win proposition for American f,.:; ii f':. ' March, 1976 . • fi -.5 •i u i i' Third-Flag Bill The Board's report stated its belief that legislation, such as the third-flag bill which would prohibit below-cost rates on U.S. trade routes, is needed to meet this dangerous threat to our fleet. Their report also charged that our policy of detente with the Soviet Union gives them the greatest shipping advan­ tages, "advantages they may use to fur­ ther undermine the U.S. fleet and threaten U.S. security." "The U.S. is seeing its merchant marine weakened by a massive Soviet shipping offensive," the Executive Board warned in conclusion, which is motivated by the Soviet Union's "high regard for the economic and national security advantages of a strong mer­ chant marine." '' - 1 workers" because it would stimulate further U.S. farm production and take away even the meager tariff protection U.S. industries now have. JI Agricultural products which already make up the bulk of our exports, the board pointed out, are not labor intensive and provide few jobs for Americans. However, in production areas such as textiles, clothing and manufacturing, which are labor intensive, the U.S. is already a large importer. These new trade agreements, the executive board said, wjll further injure those industries which employ the big majority of U.S. workers. Because these multflateral negotia­ tions will have such 'an important im­ pact on American workers, the MTD suggested in its release that the nego­ tiation team in Geneva should include a labor representative. Both the indus­ trial and agricultural sectors are already represented in the negotiations. ' 11 Robert E. P. Cooney (left), vice president, Irdn Workers and Executive Board member, and Bernard PuchalskI, president. Greater Chicago and Vicinity Port Council, read over proposed MTD resolution. MTD Urges Jones Act Loopliole Closed. Claiming "the Virgin Islands , have become a refuge for oil companies seeking the competitive advantage of a U.S. refinery location not requiring the use of US-flag ships," the MTD Execu­ tive Board released a statement at its winter meeting that presented its case for closing the Jones Act loophole which exempts the Virgin Islands from the Act's provisions. Mainland refineries which must use U.S.-flag tankers and the American merchant marine are both discriminated against by this exemption according to r » ' u MTD Unhappy With Geneva Trade Talks The MTD Executive Board released a paper during its winter meeting ex­ pressing its dissatisfaction with the multilateral trade negotiations now under way in Geneva which it says offer little hope "for any progress toward diminishing unemployment and easing the plight of the American worker." - the Executive Board which urged Congress to close the loophole. The exemption has not been con­ sidered in depth by the Congress since 1933 when it extended the Virgin Islands' Jones Act waiver indefinitely. At that time little, if any, cargo originated frorti the Islands to the U.S. Today, however, the refinery on the Virgin Islands ships "over a half a mil­ lion barrels a day of oil exports to the mainland . . using almost entirely, foreign flag vessels," the MTD Board reported. . And even though the U.S. fleet has sufficient tonnage to carry all the oil generated by the Islands' refinery, the Executive Board pointed out that "the U.S. tanker fleet has been practically shut out of this trade." U.S. mainland refineries are also hurt by the Jones Act exemption be­ cause the Islands' refinery is the only facility that enjoys the advantages offered to domestic refineries ^ under U.S. law and yet does not have to comply with the Jong's Act. Senator J. Bennett Johnston (D-La.) has introduced legislation to extend Jones Act coverage to the Virgin Islands and in its report on the Act, the Execu­ tive Board stated its belief that "closing this loophole through the passage of S. 2422 (Sen. Johnson's bill) would aid U.S. workers in U.S. shipyards, refin­ eries and aboard U.S-flag vessels." This bill's passage is important, the Board said in closing its position paper on the Virgin Islands loophole, because it is necessary to "return competitive equity to a vital segment of the U.S. oil trades." Page 19 4 �m i : J4V:.: .. :. 5.s»as#» <V VSEAfARERS March, 1976 Official pnbUcatian af the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION• AtUatIc, Oalf, Lakes aaS lalanS Waters District* AFL-CIO Report Given on U.S. Energy Resources During the two-day MTD Executive Board meeting, the Board released a major report on developing U.S. energy resources which recommended forming a quasi-government energy develop­ ment corporation to manage this coun­ try's resources for the American people. The Board's report charged that the government has failed to protect the public interest in energy matters, and that it "has abandoned these re­ sponsibilities to the multinational oil companies." With new sources of energy now being developed this nation has a unique opportunity "to sell our re­ sources to the highest bidder, or . . . develop a new energy policy which will give American consumers a voice in the handling of publicly-owned resources." The MTD's report suggested that this new policy "could revolve around greater government involvement in the development of new energy resources with the energy companies acting as agents to develop the resources." "Or," it continued, it could involve a partnership between the government and the nation's energy companies, with the title to these resources retained by America's people." In either case, the Board concluded, "those who won the resources, the American people, gain maximum bene­ fit from their development." The MTD report described what other nations have done to control their energy development and why the energy policies of the past are no longer viable. Own Recommendations Then, after examining present legis­ lative proposals which it felt would only "add to the energy bill Americans are paying and would only serve to keep MoUle Port Maritime, Council San Diego Poit Maritiine Council San Francisco Bay Area and Vicinity Port Maritime Council Port Maritime Couuicil of Southern Califdmia oil companies in control of the nation's energy market," the Executive Board made its own recommendations. By setting up a quasi-government energy corporation, the Board noted, America would have the tools to develop new energy sources, such as synthetic fuel and solar power, which are beyond the financial means of private companies and would be able to allocate the products as the nation's security needs required. This type of corporation would also have several other important advan­ tages. It would give the nation a realistic and reliable accounting of the energy supplies available so that a rational energy plan could be formulated. Any new methods of energy develop­ ment perfected with government funds could be sold to private companies, giving the government a return on its money while providing much needed Delaware Valley and Vicinity Port Maritime Council capital for energy research. And by retaining a greater share of the production, the corporation would have its own energy reserve and would be able to ensure that energy is avail­ able to American consumers at a rea­ sonable price. The MTD Executive Board therefore recommended during its annual winter meeting that "the development of new U.S. energy sources ... should be car­ ried out under the direction of a govern­ ment corporation that would protect the public's interest" and that would "receive a major share of the produc­ tion" from projects it sponsored. Only in this wsy, the Executive Board concluded, can the U.S. "ensure that publicly-owned natural resources are exploited for the benefit of all Americans rather than the enrichment of the multinational oil companies." Greater St. Louis Area Port Counci Buffalo Port Maritime Council West Gulf Ports Council The Haihpton Roads Port Maritime CounciL Port Maritime Council of Greater New York and Vicinity Cleveland Port Maritime Council Toledo Port Maritime Council Florida West Coast Maritime Trades Council Pordand and Vicinity Port Maritime Council Seatde-Puget Sound Port Maritime Council • ii; I Port Maritime Cohricil of Greater New Orleans and Vicinity Baltimore Port Maritime Council erto Rico Port Maritime Council Mwtime Port Council of Greater Boston and New England Area Canadian Lakehead Port Council Hamilton Port Council Detroit and Wayne County Port Maritime Council Port Maritime Council of Duluth, Minnesota, Superior, Wisconsin, Harbors and Vicinity Honcdulu Port Maritime Council St Lawrence and Tributaries Port Council of the Province of Quebec Greater Chicago and Vicinity Port Council Southern Ontario Port Council Toronto and District Branch �New SlU Ship, ST Worth Crews Up, Sails A 4 welcome given late last month to the Seafarers—some seen below—^who crewed a new SIU San Clemente class tanker, the 91,849 dwt, 894 foot ST WorthJA^ron) m the port of San Diego. The vessel sailed from the National City Docks on Feb, 19 to take on bunkers the next day in the port of Long Beach. She then headed for Singapore and Indonesia with a final destination slated for the port of Seattle as she proves her worth. The new, JP' f ™ designed and built by the National Steel and Shipbuilding Co. Her keel was laid Dec. 7, 1974 and she was launched on July 19, 1975. The ship s draft is 49 feet and her beam is more than 105 feet. Among other amenities found aboard ship is a foam generator. I- \ M!!!k I' -, lit Taking on deck department stores are (I. to r. above): AB Nick Nagy; Recertified Bosun S. C. "Jim" Foti; Piney Point grad OS Dave Burnsworth, and AB Biil Tavella. Beiow (I. to r.) OMEDs Jan Kachel and Archie Beil try out the automated en­ gine room control console. 1 I Below, day worker QMED Ray Hart, who serves as educational director, looks over the cargo pump control board of the new vessel with an uniden­ tified, hard-hatted shipyard worker. Here's a bird's eye view looking forward from the flying bridge of the brand-new tanker. EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, I960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Log policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. Know Ytur Rigirts FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every three months, which are to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A quarterly finance committee of rank and file members, elected by the membership, makes examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recom­ mendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disburse­ ments of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SIIIPFING RIGHTS. Your shipping rig^its and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all-Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in. the contracts between the Union and the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: Frank Drozak, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 275 • lOtb Street, Brooklyn. N. Y. 11215 FuIP copies of contracts as referreu to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. The« contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. Deposit in the SIU March, 1976 •.- tn": PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex and national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION— SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including but not limited to furthering the political, social and economic interests of Seafarer seamen, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions arc voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of member­ ship in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. Support SPAD to protect and further your economic, political and social interests, American trade union concepts and Seafarer seamen. If at any time a Seafarer feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or information, he should immediately notify SIU President Paul Hall at headquarters by certified mail, return receipt ret|uested. Blood Bank — It's Your Life Page 21 .i-. �DISPATCHERS REPORT FEB. 1-29,1976 TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port Boston , New York j Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico . . Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Deep Sea Great Lakes • Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit ,. Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakes Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore ; Norfolk Tampa Mobile ' New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Deep Sea Great Lakes • Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakes Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Deep Sea Great Lakes Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakes . Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Deep Sea Great Lakes Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakes Totals All Depts. Deep Sea Totals All Depts. Great Lakes Totals All Depts. Deep Sea & Great Lakes Page 22 REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 4 97 8 22 8 11 18 66 26 23 8 21 9 58 0 4 383 2 8 '1 2 3 1 3 8 1 3 1 1 0 6 0 0 40 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 1 1 6 1 1 3 15 398 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 2 42 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 3 3 58 11 18 22 11 26 23 9 13 11 12 5 59 0 4 285 3 6 1 7 3 0 1 7 0 0 0 0 3 12 3 1 47 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 192 17 55 29 13 31 147 53 67 26 79 17 146 0 2 879 4 20 1 8 4 2 6 15 3 5 4 9 0 14 0 0 95 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 1 0 1 0 5 0 7 292 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 3 50 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 3 2 24 4 1 4 46 925 2 0 1 3 0 0 1 7 102 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 2 5 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 2 73 9 17 4 5 19 50 20 22 7 18 5 54 0 1 306 2 22 3 7 2 1 5 5 4 4 4 8 1 15 0 1 84 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 50 4 14 23 11 23 19 4 18 5 12 6 47 0 2 239 4 10 6 3 4 3 6 0 2 1 3 2 3 15 6 0 68 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 126 14 53 20 5 29 112 51 67 26 53 17 116 0 1 694 2 48 3 13 4 1 7 25 9 15 7 20 1 28 0 1 184 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 8 0 1 9 0 4 6 28 334 3 1 2 2 0 0 0 8 92 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 4 0 0 5 0 2 3 14 • 253 1 0 0 0 • 0 0 0 1 69 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 1 3 24 1 2 4 43 737 9 1 2 5 1 1 0 19 203 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 1 37 7 9 3 7 10 31 9 12 7 12 6 25 0 0 176 0 2 0 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 2 0 1 3 0 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 40 8 21 9 6 14 13 3 18 3 7 2 33 0 0 177 1 17 3 9 6 3 5 3 3 1 2 3 1 12 11 1 81 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 77 9 27 15 6 19 68 19 55 12 27 17 66 0 0. 419 0 5 0 5 3 0 0 2 1 3 1 4 0 5 1 0 30 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 1 1 6 182 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 3 0 5 182 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 81 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 1 0 3 0 0 1 8 427 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 1 0 . 0 0 0 0 0 1 31 t) 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 PRESIDENT Paul Hall SECRETARY-TREASURER Joe DlGiorgio EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Frank Drozak VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard Lindsey Williams Cal Tanner Paul Drozak HEADQUARTERS ALPENA, Mich 675 4 Ave., Bklyn. 11232 (212) HY 9-6600 800 N. 2 Ave. 49707 (517) EL 4-3616 BALTIMORE, Md. 1216 E. Baltimore St. 21202 (301) EA 7-4900 BOSTON, Mass 215 Essex St. 02111 (617) 482-4716 BUFFALO, N.Y 290 Franklin St. 14202 (716)1X3-9259 CHICAGO, ni.. .9383 S. Ewlng Ave. 60617 (312) SA 1-0733 CLEVELAND, Ohio 1290 Old River Rd. 44113 (216) MA 1-5450 DETROIT, Mich. 10225 W. Jefferson Ave. 48218 (313) VI3-4741 DULUTH, Minn 2014 W. 3 St. 55806 (218) RA 2-4110 FRANKFORT, Mich P.O. Box D 415 Main St. 49635 (616) EL 7-2441 HOUSTON, Tex 5804 Canal St. 77011 (713) WA 8-3207 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. 3315 Liberty St 32206 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY, NJ. 99 Montgomery St. 07302 (201) HE 5-9424 MOBILE, Ala...... 1 S. Lawrence St 36602 (205) HE 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS, La. 630 Jackson Ave. 70130 (504) 529-7546 NORFOLK, Va. 115 3 St 23510 (804) 622-1892 PADUCAH, Ky 225 S. 7 St. 42001 (502)443-2493 PHILADELPHIA, Pa.. .2604 S. 4 St 19148 (215) DE 6-3818 PINEY POINT, Md. St Mary's County 20674 (301) 994-0010 PORT ARTHUR, Te* 534 9 Ave. 77640 (713)983-1679 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. 1311 Mission St 94103 (415) 626-6793 SANTURCE, P. R. 1313 Fernandez Jnncos, .Stop 20 00909 (809) 723-0002 SEATTLE, Wash 2505 1 Ave. 98121 (206) MA 3-4334 ST. LOUIS, Mo.. .4581 Gravois Ave. 63116 (314) 752-6500 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 0 35 4 11 5 7 3 77 12 12 17 3 9 11 24 17 10 1 10 6 31 0 2 172 38 12 14 5 17 6 42 16 0 285 3 3 5 27 2 8 4 52 224 1,037 101 1,138 7 0 1 3 1 0 0 12 297 421 23 444 TAMPA, Fla..2610 W. Kennedy Blvd. 33609 (813) 870-1601 TOLEDO, Ohio 935 Summit St. 43604 (419)248-3691 WILMINGTON, Calif. 510 N. Broad St. 90744 (213)549-4000 YOKOHAMA, Japan P.O. Box 429 Yokohama Port P.O. 5-6 Nihon Ohdori — Naka-Ku 231-91 201-7935 Shipping at SlU ports dropped off a hit in the month o£ Febrnai^ compared to the previous month as movement of cargo on the Great Lakes remained at a standstill due to th# winter layup. However, at A&G pml^ shipping was fair to good for oinr Seniority full book members, and is sertibte future., . Seafarers L og �li New SlU Pensioners Andrew Danko, 55, joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1959 sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Danko sailed 22 years and is an ex-fisherman. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. Born in Toledo, Ohio, he is a resident of Chalmette, La. John W. DeVaux, 61, joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1958 sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother DeVaux sailed 31 years and attended a Piney Point Crews Con­ ference in 1970. He is a U.S. Air Force veteran of World War II. Born in Baltimore, he is a resident there. Mont McNabb, Jr., 52, joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of Baltimore sailing as an AB. Brother McNabb sailed 29 years and is a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. He was born in North Carolina and is a resident of San Francisco. Lucio F. Ceperiano, 65, joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1955 sailing as a chief steward. Brother Ceperiano sailed 46 years. He was born in the Philippines and is a resident of New Orleans. Garrett A. Wile, 72, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1950 sailing as an AB and third mate. Brother Wile sailed 53 years. He was born in East Boston, Mass. and is a resident of Chelsea, Mass. Jack M. Syms, 53, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of Savannah sailing as an AB. Brother Syms sailed 32 years. He was bora in New­ berry, S.C. and is a resident of Spar­ tanburg, S.C. John F. Latimer, 66, joined the SIU in the port of Lake Charles, La. in 1956 sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Latimer sailed 27 years and was a ship's delegate. He was born in Garrison, Tex. and is a resident there. William M. Jenkins, 66, joined the SIU in 1939 in the port of New York sailing as a chief steward. Brother Jenkins started sailing in 1927 and was a member of the International Seaman's Union. For the last 16 years when he stopped sailing, hewas the manager of the Headquarters cafeteria. Born in North Carolina, he is a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y. with his wife. Pearl. Wilson Torres, 53, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York sailing'as a chief cook. Brother Torres sailed 32 years. He was bom in Puerto Rico and is a resident of f Brooklyn, N.Y. Virgil L. Swanson, 65, joined the SIU in 1942 in the port of New Orleans sailing as a chief steward. Brother Swanson sailed 46 years. He was born in Mississippi and is a resi­ dent of Port Arthur, Tex. Charles A. Carr, 69, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New York sailing as a chief steward. Brother Carr sailed 32 years and received a Union Personad Safety Award in 1960 for sailing aboard an accidentfree ship, the SS Steel Architect. He is a 1960 Piney Point upgrading grad and is a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Born in Panama, he is a U.S. naturalized citizen. Sea­ farer Carr is a resident of the Bronx, N.Y. Thomas A. Pradat, 65, joined the SIU in 1938 in the port of New Or­ leans sailing as a bosun. Brother Pradat sailed 34 years. He was bora in Louisiana and is a resident of New Orleans. Norman A. Jefferson, 65, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of New Orleans sailing as a second cook. Brother Jefferson sailed 33 years. He was born in New Orleans and is a resident there. Henry M. Connell, 66, joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of Tam.pa sailing as a cook and baker. Brother Connell sailed 29 years. He was born in Tampa and is a resident of Portridgeville. Mo. Antonio De Jesus, 61, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1955 sailing in the steward department. Brother De Jesus sailed 28 years and was on the Seatrain shoregang in Hoboken, N.J. from 1970 to 1973 He was on the picket line in the 1961 Greater N. Y. Harbor strike, the RMR beef and the District Council 37 strike. Born in Carolina, P.R., he is a resident of the Bronx, N.Y. March, 1976 - •J-n Flavins A. "Flem" Clary, 62, joined the SIU in the port of Norfolk in 1967 sailing as a bosun. Brother Clary sailed 24 years. He was born in Lawrenceville, Va. and is a resi­ dent of Norfolk. L Amount YEAR TO DATE MONTH TO DATE ELIGIBLES Death In Hospital Daily @ $1.00 In Hospital Daily @ $3.00 Hospital & Hospital Extras Surgical Sickness & Accident @ $8.00 Special Equipment Optical Supplemental Medicare Premiums 21 377 129 19 3 6,367 2 139 69 26 1,907 662 22 4 11,240 3 258 88 $ 72,595.00 377.00 387.00 4,384.35 139.00 50,936.00 155.43 4,213.64 2,210.40 $ 93,759.55 1,907.00 1,986.00 4,489.34 389.00 89,920.00 547.63 7,755.03 3,916.40 DEPENDENTS OF ELIGIBLES Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits In Hospital Surgical Maternity Blood Transfusions Optical 365 - 73 95 13 — 92 633 131 157 28 ^ 1 187 117,826.83 3,128.71 14,242.40 3,950.00 2,640.30 180,415.96 5,581.61 23,862.40 8,950.00 25.50 5,196.36 8 180 114 3 56 — ^ 14 318 196 14 106 — ^ 24,000.00 26,122.77 4,537.02 805.00 1,549.14 •45,000.00 54,413.70 7,520.08 1,572.00 2,530.67 797.97 797.97 1 2,062 1 2,100 350.00 14,625.40 350.00 16,124.00 11 19 3,693.65 6,372.77 10,204 2,444 1,557 14,205 18,120 2,472 3,075 23,667 353,667.01 601,085.00 749,652.92 $1,704,404.93 563,382.97 625,085.00 1,417,640.85 $2,606,108.82 PENSIONERS & DEPENDENTS Death • •• Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits & Other Medical Expenses .. Surgical Optical Blood Transfusions Special Equipment ••• Dental Supplemental Medicare Premiums SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM TOTALS Total Seafarers Welfare Plan Total Seafarers Pension Plan Total Seafarers v.. tionPlan Total Seafarers We.fare, Pension & Vacation •p •V- ?V *• i' Y. MONTH TO DATE • 't* Lawrence C. Melanson, 55, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of Boston sailing as a chief steward. Brother Melanson sailed 28 years and up­ graded at Piney Point. A native of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada, he is a resident of Bradford, Mass. Number SEAF,\RERS WELFARE PLAN ey y!' t, • Leonardus Augustus Bebm, 65, , joined the SIU in the port of Savan­ nah in 1956 sailing as a chief stew­ ard. Brother Behm sailed 28 years. He was bora in Crandon, Wise, and is a resident of Savannah. Seafarers Welfare, Pension and Vacation Plans Cash Benefits Paid Jan. 22"Feb. 18, 1976 •ij! YEAR TO DATE Page 23 •m I J tl �as OVERSEAS ANCHORAGE Mari­ time Overseas), January 11—Chairman, Recertified Bosun E. La Soya; Secretary S. J. Davis; Educational Director L. Peppett; Deck Delegate R. H. Mullen. $26 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck and engine department. Secre­ tary discussed the 47-day stay in Novorossik, Russia. The weather was on and off but the crew had transporta­ tion for touring the island of Novorossik. The staff members of the seaman's club brought the bus to the gangway of the ship for the crewmembers. A vote of thanks to the staff for their consideration. Chairman discussed the importance of donating to SPAD. TRANSINDIANA (Hudson Water­ ways), January 11—Chairman, Recertived Bosun H. B. Walters; Secretary W. J. Fitch; Steward Delegate William J. Jones. $76.60 in ship's funds. Some disputed OT in deck department. Chair­ man reported that a fact finding bulletin is to be posted on the bulletin board and if you take it down to read, please put it back up after you are through. Report to the Seafarers Log: "Thanks to the Log for responding to our questions in regard to our ship's minutes." Next port Gitmo. OGDEN YUKON (Ogden Marine), January 4—Chairman, Recertified Bostm Vernon Bryant; Secretary Mario Canalejo, Sr.; Educational Director Riley Mils. Some disputed OT in en­ gine department. Chairman gave a vote of thanks to the crew and delegates for the way everybody performed on board the ship. The Seafarers Log was read by the members. A suggestion was made about obtaining a library. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a good Christmas dinner. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our de­ parted brothers. Digest of SlU Ships' Meetings AGUADILLA (Puerto Rico Marine Operating), January 25 — Chairman, Recertified Bosun Victor Carbone; Sec­ retary W. Reid; Educational Director S. Wala. No disputed OT. The crew donated $30 and $10.50 from the ship's fund—officers donated $55 for a total of $95 to be given to the American Merchant Marine Library. Chairman" suggested that members donate to SPAD. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port San Juan. SEA-LAND PRODUCER (Sea-Land Service), January 4—Chairman, Recer­ tified Bosun William Bushong; Secre­ tary Harvey M. Lee; Educational Direc­ tor Victor A. Cover; Deck Delegate Richard O. Spencer; Steward Delegate Herbert Allen. $130 in ship's fund and a thank you to the crew for their re­ sponse to the arrival pools. A vote of thanks to Brother Strand for the $10 donated to the movie fund. Also a vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Observed one min­ ute of silence in memory of our de­ parted brothers. Next port Houston. SEA-LAND McLEAN (Sea-Land Service), Januaiy 4—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun J. Richburg; Secretary R. Buie; Educational Director H. S. Martin; Deck Delegate M. J. LdVe; En­ gine Delegate D. Laughlin; Steward Delegate F. Rogers. No disputed OT. Chairman held a discussion on the new retirement and pension plan and on the importance of donating to SPAD. $11 in ship's fund. $70 in movie fund. No disputed OT. Next port Yokohama. GALVESTON (Sea-Land Service), January 18—Chairman, Recertified Bo­ sun Denis Manning; Secretary S. F. Schuyler; Educational Director William N. Slusser; Deck Delegate Jason S. Parker; Engine Delegate John A. Sulli­ van. $1 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Chairman was advised that the color TV has been shipped or is on its way to Seattle so by the time we arrive back in Seattle the color TV should be there. Observed one minute of silence in mem­ ory of our departed brothers. Next port Seattle. BOSTON (Sea-Land Service), Janu­ ary 11—Chairman, Recertified Bosun L. E. Joseph; Secretary J. Keno; Deck Delegate Edgar Nelson; Engine Dele­ gate J. Diaz; Steward Delegate S. Bell. Chairman held a discussion on SPAD donations. No disputed OT. Report to the Seafarers Log: "The crew as a whole to go on record in giving a vote of thanks to Chief Steward James Keno and Chief Cook S. Bell and their entire staff for a wonderful and delicious Christmas and New Year dinner. And last but not least in wishing them all a Happy New Year." WALTER RICE (Reynolds Metal), January 25—Chairman, Recertified Bo­ sun Floyd Pence; Secretary C. M. Modellas; Educational Director B. Wilhelmesen; Engine Delegate David Stauter. No disputed OT. Chairman suggested that all crewmembers should read the Seafarers Log for a better knowledge of how our Union functions. A special discussion was held on the President's Report in the December 1975 Seafarers Log-, also on the 1974 ERISA. A vote of thanks to our officials in Washington for the job they are doing for us Seafarers. Next port, Longview. INGER (Reynolds Metal), January 8 —Chairman, Recertified Bosun John Bergeria; Secretary Duke Hall; Educa­ tional Director R. D. Holmes; Steward Delegate Richard J. Sherman. $83.03 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Chair­ man asked all crewmembers to read the Seafarers Log carefully in ordei ^o know all the latest news about our Union and the maritime industry. Suggested that all members support SPAD. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port, Rotter­ dam. OVERSEAS TRAVELER (Mari­ time Overseas), January 11—Chair­ man, Recertified Bosim Arne Hovde; Secretary S. Szeibert; Engine Delegate Robert Thomas; Steward Delegate Ro­ bert Rome. No disputed OT. Chairman reported on the Alcoholism Rehabilita­ tion Center that opened in Piney Point. Advised that anyone who has a serious drinking problem should sign up for the program to help himself. Next port Antwerp. SEA-LAND FINANCE (Sea-Land Service), January 18—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun J. W. Pulliam; Educa­ tional Director D. SusbiUa. No disputed OT. Chairman suggested that all crew­ members read the December issue of the Seafarers Log as it covers thorough­ ly the Retirement Income Security Act. If you need further information see your port agent. Also discussed was the new program at Piney Point on the Alcohol Rehabilitation Center for anyone who has a serious drinking problem. Edu­ cational Director suggested that the ar­ ticle on the Coast Guard "Privacy Act Statement" should be read so that we can all determine how it affects us. A vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. CAROLINA (Puerto Rico Marine Mgt.), January 19—Chairman, Recer­ tified Bosun Julio Delgado; Secretary S. Berger. $5,51 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck department. The last Seafarers Log had stories about the new pension plan which is to be ex­ plained by the Baltimore patrolman. Also noted that upgrading courses are important for future jobs and that the alcoholic program for members has started. Advised members that SIU tankers are hauling grain to Russia which is creating many jobs. Suggested that donations to SPAD should be con­ tinued. Report to Seafarers Log: "We the crewmembers of the SS Carolina are more than grateful for the effort shown by our President Paul Hall and other officials involved in this important matter for our job security. We thank our President for a job well done." A vote of thanks to the entire deck depart­ ment for keeping the messroom and pantry clean. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Next port, Baltimore. NEWARK (Sea-Land Service), Jan­ uary 16—Chairman, Recertified Bosun E. D. Christiansen; Secretary L. Crane; Educational Director A. J. Jaramillo; Deck Delegate G. C. Somerville; En­ gine Delegate A. L. Craig; Steward Del­ egate P. Paderes. Some disputed OT in deck department. Chairman reported that the communication on the Rus­ sian grain agreement was received and posted for all to read. The men were informed of the articles in the December issue of Seafarers Log and asked to read same. Next port Seattle. OGDEN CHAMPION (Ogden Ma­ rine), January 4—Chairman, Recerti­ fied Bosun George Finklea; Secretary F. Di Carlp; Educational Director J. Boyce; Engine Delegate Alfred Bertrand. Some disputed OT in deck and engine departments. A vote of thanks to Capt. W. S. Marrow for a very en­ joyable Christmas. LONG LINES (Transoceanic Cable Ship Co.), January 25—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun H. Libby; Secretary Ira Brown; Educational Director Biss. $15.95 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck department. Report to Sea­ farers Log: "The cableship Long Lines has finished a round the world voyage, beginning in San Diego, then Guam, Okinawa, Suez Canal, Augusta, Sicily, Southampton, England, Punta Delgado, Azores and Newark, New Jersey. Lay­ ing cable from California to Okinawa and loading cable in England for trans­ atlantic telephone cable number 6 to be finished in June of 1976." Chairman held a discussion on SPAD. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. ELIZABETHPORT (Sea-Land Serv­ ice), January 17—Chairman, Recerti­ fied Bosun V. T. Nielsen; Secretary George W. Gibbons; Educational Di­ rector David Able; Engine Delegate Michael Miller. $122 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Chairman discussed donations to SPAD. Secretary noted that we will get nine extra movies for next trip. Keep up the good work for RAPHAEL SEMMES (Sea-Land the movie fund. A vote of thanks to the Service), January 25—Chairman, Re­ steward department for a job well done. certified Bosun Fred A. Olson; SecreNext port, Algeciras, Spain. taty Angeles Z. Deheza. $38.50 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in en­ gine department. Chairman suggested i's rninutes were also received from the following vessels: SEA-LAND EXCHANGE EAMPA that the membership should take special SEA-LAND TRADE ^A-LAND GALLOWAY OGDm WILLAMETTE SUGAR ISLANDER interest in the December issue of the -SEA-LAND COMMSRGEi GOLDENDOLPHIEN O^RSEASULLA ;M0UNT^ WASHINGTON Seafarers Log. They should note the FITT^RGH J|toX:Slia«ENS\ • LOS ANGELES ROBERT E. LB® President and the Vice President's re­ NATHANEL GRlS^ OGDEN VANTAGE DEFENDER PORTMAR ports; the Ad Hoc Committee report; ST. LOUIS PHILADELPHIA PORTLAND LONGBEACBt the new Alcoholism Rehabilitation Cen­ > MASSACHUSETTS SAN FRANCISCO OVERSEAS' ALEIJTIAN •: DELTA SOD ter at Piney Point and the new Pension BRADFORD ISLAND OAKLAND GATEWAY^^CITY •• : • Plan digest. Chairman further noted JEFF DAVIS JOHN TYLER COLUMBIA:-::-^ • PANAMA that the Seafarers Log pension article SEA-LAND MARKET OVERSEAS ARCTICl POTOMAC OGDEN WABASH states the facts as pertaining to Seafarers OELTA PARAGUAY 1 DELTA MEXIiCO MOHAWK and to watch for future articles in the :|OSEPH HEWES • ' J^A-LAND ECONOMY ^ NOTRE-DAJpiVlCTtRr^ -OVERSEAS NATAUE .--i- ' Log on the full effect of the new pension SEA-LAND VENTURE . .DELTA KRASIL GEORGE WALTOS SEA-LAND-RPSOURCE: : law. A vote of thanks to the crew mess^"SEA-LAND CONSU^faR:c SAN PEDRO DELTAvMAR• ARECIBO 'man and a special vote of thanks to the PUERTO RICO .LEGIANCE: OVERSEAS JUNEAU MANHATTANoutgoing Master. Page 24 Seafarers Log �^;{ Seafarer Abel, 21, Earns High Sthool Diploma HLS English teacher Kathleen Brady helps Seafarer James Abel prepare for his GEO exam. Seafarer James Abel, 21-years old, portant aspect of the GED program at has been a member of the SIU for five the Lundeberg School is that "you work years. Brother Abel recently attended at your own pace. That is so much bet­ the Harry Lundeberg School and earned ter than the public education system." his high school diploma through the He added that, "the teachers are great, GED program. and they will give you all the personal­ Seafarer Abel dropped out of school ized attention you need." when he finished the eighth grade. He Brother Abel is now shipping out of first learned about the high school the port of New Orleans. He says that equivalency program at HLSS through he plans to go to college in the fall, now the Seafarers Log. that he's earned his high school Brother Abel said that the most im­ diploma. Moeney Is Appointed To P.R. Labor Post WASHINGTON — SIU Headquarters Representative Edward X. Mooney was nominated by AFL-CIO President George Meany to the U.S. Labor De­ partment for appointment as labor rep­ resentative to serve on the Puerto Rico Minimum Wage Industry Committee, No. 130. The committee convened Mar. 8 in San Juan, P.R. Representatives on the committee recommend what the minimum wage rates will be for the Island's workers in industry. Personals WUlie J. Kitchen Jim Kitchen requests that you con­ tact him as soon as possible at 2918 Hitchcock St., Houston, Tex. 77093, or call him at 695-8449, WffliunW.Killian Your brother John L. Killian asks that you contact him as so<m as possible c/o Bavarin, 140 Thames St., Newport, R.1.02840. Harry E. Jones, Jr. Mrs. Annie L. Jones asks that you contact her as soon as possible at 3729 Sylvan Dr., Baltimore, Md. 21207, or call her at (301) 944-6072. Jerry Cooper Harold Geise asks that you contact him as soon as possible at 9870 55th Way, North, Pinellas Park, Fla. 33565. Donald Pratt Lewis Frank Lewis requests that you con­ tact him as soon as possible at 155-20 41st Ave., Flushing, N.Y. 11354. Joseph Shima Your sister-in-law, Mrs. Mary Shima asks that you contact her as soon as possible at 24915 Little Mach, St. Clair Shores, Mich, 48080. Carl Wiihelm Frisk The Consulate General of Sweden requests that you contact them as soon as possible at 825 Third Ave., 39th Floor. New York, N.Y. 10022. Mdvin Libby Miss Leona Libby asks that you con­ tact her c/o Ralph Barr, 57 Haven Rd., Portsmouth, N.H. 03801. Drugs Found; Ship Seized A 24,000-foii foreign-fli^ freight­ er was seized by the United States recently after a routine inspection by U.S. Customs Agents revealed that 112 pounds of cocaine was bidden in her prow locker area. The United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New Yoik, David G. Trager, said he believed the seizure of tte Bahamian-flag Pyramid Veteran was the first such action by any United States Attorney. , i; "We're going to try to test the seizure statute so that companies wOl take more affirmative steps to guard against their carriers* trans­ porting narcotics into this country," Tri^er said. Wrapped in 224 plastic packages, the drugs have an estimated street value of $24 million. The ship was docked at a Brook­ lyn pier at the foot of Columbia Street. •f V/ I Drugs Mean Loss of Seaman's Papers . I i• If yem are CMricted of poawirioa of «iy IDcgai drmg—heroia, boiMtaratcs, qpced, LSD, or even Buuijaaaa—the U.S. Coast Gaard will leroke yoor seMMBi papers, wMMMrt appeal, FOREVER. That meuH that yea lose for the rest of year Hie the right to amke a Hvii^ by the sea. Howem, it doesal quite ead there erca if yoa recehe a •V :| '1^ You may lose yonr r%ht to vote, your right to hold pubUc ofRce or to owa agon. Yon also amy lose the oppoitonhy of ever becomfaig a doctor, dentist, certified public accountant, enginMr, lawyer, architect, realtor, pharmacist, school teacher, or stockbroker. You may jeopardise your rf^t to hold a job where you must be liceased or boaded aad you uiay aever be able to work for the city, the couaty, or the Federal government IFs a pretty tough rap, but that's exactfy how it is and you cant do any difaig abwt U. The convicted drug user leaves a Mack mark on his reputatlM for the rest of his life. However, drugs can not only destroy your rif^t to a good UveUhood, it can destroy your Ufe. Drug abuse presents a serious threat to both your physical aad heaMi, aad the personal safety of those around you. This is especially aboard ship where clear minds and quick reflexes are essential at all lor the sale t^eradoB of tte vessd. Dout let drugs destroy your natural rfght to a good, happy, life. Stay drug bree and steer a dear course. '• • ''i *I f1 •{ -'•ii I I. -•'-•-I 1 .> Edward Zebrowski Mrs. Estelle Goldman requests that you contact her as soon as possible at 1833 Alcoy Rd., Apt. 6, Cleveland, Ohio 44112. :|1 ,;r' * -j , 4' James McCray Please call the editor of the Seafarers Log as soon as possible at (212) 499-6600, ext. 242. Biagio DiMento Mrs. Purificacion M. DiMento re­ quests that you contact her as soon as possible at #39 Bam Bang St., Los Banos, Laguna, Philippines. George E. Pickles Mrs. Sarah M. Pickles requests that you contact her as soon as possible at 4131 N. Fairhill St., Philadelphia, Penn. 19140. Politics Is PprkchofDS DotTafe to SPAD^ March, 1976 Page 25 'i �m — ^1. . Jfinal Bejwrtwresi SIU pensioner Damon A. NewSIU pensioner Edward R. Gordon, Robert P. Burton, some, 53, died of re­ 75, passed away from 62, died on Jan. 22. spiratory arrest in the pneumonia in the Brother Burton join­ Galveston USPHS South Hills Health ed the SIU in 1939 Hospital on Dec. 16. System's St. Joseph in the port of New Brother Newsome Center, Pittsburgh on Orleans sailing as joined the SIU in Dec. 23. Brother both an AB and fire1944 in the port of Gordon joined the ^ man-watertender. He New York sailing as Union in 1944 in the port of New York an AB. Brother Newsome was bom in sailed 41 years and was awarded a sailing as a chief cook. He sailed 32 Marquez, Tex. and was a resident of World War II Mariners Medal for being years and was a veteran of the U.S. the lone survivor of the torpedoed SS Franklin, Tex. Burial was in the SealeArmy in World War II. Seafarer Round-Prarie Cemetery, Robertson Samuel Jordan Kirkwood on May 8, Gordon was born in Pittsburgh and was County, Tex. Surviving are his widow, 1943. Seafarer Burton was also a a resident there. Burial was in South Juanita and a son, James of Temple, torpedo victim several other times. Side Cemetery, Pittsburgh. Surviving is Bora in Gretna, La., he was a resident Tex. there. .Surviving are his sister, Mrs. his widow, Elizabeth. Dorothy Gorbert of New Orleans and James L. ''Jimmy** Edward J. GiUies, Nicholson, 53, died his godfather, Gretna Chief of Police 77, passed away on in Methodist Hospi­ Beauregard H. Miller, Sr. Feb. 2. Brother Gil­ tal, Brooklyn, N.Y. lies joined the SIU in Jose E. Rodriguez, on Jan. 4. Brother the port of New Or­ 20, died on Dec. 24, Nicholson joined the leans in 1955 sailing 1975. Brother Ro­ SIU in 1946 in the as an OS. He sailed driguez joined the port of New York 28 years and was a SIU in 1974 follow­ sailing as a bosun crew delegate. A na­ ing his graduation since 1949. He sailed 31 years, was a tive of New Orleans, he was a resident from the HLSS and Union dispatcher in 1954 and was there. Surviving are his sister, Mrs. Rose sailed in the steward bosun mate of the Waterman shoregang Verdin and a niece, Hilda Gillies, both department. He was and upgraded at Piney Point in 1973. of New Orleans. Bora in Tennessee, he was a resident bora in Santurce, P.R. and was a resi­ of Covington, Ky. Surviving are his dent there. Burial was in Puerto Rico. SIU pensioner widow, Bette Jean of San Francisco; Surviving are his mother, Eduarfla of Frank J. Galvin, 64, Santurce; his father, Jose of Bayamon, a sister, Mrs. Melvin B. (Trenna) died of a heart attack P.R.; his sister, Nidia of Santurce and Martin of Independence, Ky. in the Galveston an aunt, Maria E. Tirado of Puerto USPHS Hospital on George H. Hart- Rico. Jan. 14. Brother ^ field, 50, died of Galvin joined the Joseph R. Robiarteriosclerosis in the Union in 1947 in the chaud Jr., 24, died in South Baltimore Gen­ port of New York Rotterdam on Dec. eral Hospital on Aug. 12. Brother Robi- sailing as a fireman-watertender. He 28, 1975. Brother chaud was a crew- sailed 29 years and participated in an Hartfield joined the member of the bulk SIU pension study in 1969. Seafarer SIU in the port of Galvin was born in California and was carrier SS Merrimac Seattle in 1959 sail­ (Ogden Marine). a resident of Galveston. He gave his ing as an OS. He was a veteran of the He joined the SIU in remains for medical' research to the U.S. Navy in World War II. Seafarer Hartfield was also a graduate of the the port of New York in 1970, graduat­ State Anatomical Board. Surviving are Andrew Furuseth Training School, ing from Piney Point in 1972 and sailing his mother, Mary; a sister, Mrs. Mary Brooklyn, N.Y. A native of Pasadena, as a chief cook and baker. Seafarer Forslund and a niece, Barbara ForsTex., he v/as a resident of Baltimore. Robichaud was bora in Gardner, Mass. lund, both of Novato, Calif. Interment was in Western Cemetery, and was a resident there. Surviving are Baltimore. Surviving are his widow, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry T. SIU pensioner Doris; his mother, Florence of Houston, Robichaud and his grandmother, Mrs, Jesus M. Granados, Lydia Foucher, all of Gardner. and his mother-in-law of Baltimore. 66, died of natural causes in the Tampa IBU pensioner Paul H. Clark, 52, General Hospital on Charles W. Adams died from cancer of Jan. 9. Brother Sr., 77, died from a the stomach in Nash­ Granados joined the cerebral hemorrhage ville Memorial Hos­ Union in the port of in the Portsmouth pital, Madison, Tenn. New York in 1951 (Va.) General Hospi­ on Jan. 8. Brother sailing as a cook. He sailed 28 years tal on Dec. 8. Broth­ Clark joined the SIU er Adams joined the and attended the HLSS. Seafarer Gran­ in the port of Jack­ SlU-affiliated union ados was born in Tampa and was a sonville in 1972 sail­ resident there. Interment was in Wooding as a fireman-watertender. He sailed in the port of Norfolk in 1960 sailing lawn Cemetery, Tampa. Surviving are seven years and was a U.S. Army vet­ as a barge captain for the Pennsylvania two sons, Donald of Tampa and Louis eran in World War II. Born in Rome, Railroad from 1922 to 1963. He was of Tierra Verde, Fla.; a daughter, Mrs, N.Y., he was a resident of Nashville, born in Norfolk and was a resident of Carmen Cash of Tarpon Springs, Fla. Tenn. Burial was in Forest Grove Portsmouth. Interment was in Green- and a sister, Mrs. Clara Sanchez of Cemetery, Joelton, Tenn. Surviving are lawn Memorial Gardens, Chesapeake, Tampa. Va. Surviving are two sons, Charles of two daughters, Louise and Ann. Portsmouth, and William. Bradley J. Allen, 31, died after a long illness on Dec. 4. Brother Allen joined the SIU in the port of Wilmington, Calif, in 1969 sailing as an OS. He sailed nine years. Born in San Diego, Calif., he was a resident there. Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Barbara Gorgone of San Diego and his father, J. W. Allen of El Toro, Calif. Page 26 Francis V. Huggins, 59, died on Jan. 18. Brother Huggins joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of Norfolk in 1961 sailing as a mate for the Curtis Bay Tow­ ing Co. from 1951 to 1975. He was born in Waycross, Ga. and was a resident of Virginia Beach, Va. Surviving are his widow, Lela and his daughter, Estelle. SIU pensioner Henry Gibbs, 85, passed away on Jan. 22. Brother Gibbs joined the Union in the port of New York in 1951 sailing as a ship's carpenter. He sailed 48 years. Sea­ farer Gibbs was bora in Scotland and was a resident of Oxnard, Calif. Surviv­ ing are two sisters, Mrs. Anna S. Davis and Catherine, both of Santa Ana, Calif, and a nephew, Louis of Oxnard. m John S. Mitchell; 36, was dead on arrival at the Lake Corpus Christi Hos­ pital, San Antonio, Tex. on Nov. 16 when he apparently drowned after he fell in a river nearby. Brother Mitchell joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1969 sailing as a bosun. He sailed 12 years and grad­ uated from the Andrew Furuseth Train­ ing School in New Orleans in 1964 and the Piney Point Seniority Upgrading Program in 1969. Seafarer Mitchell was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in the postWorld War II period. Bora in Belton, Tex., he was a resident of San Antonio. Burial was in Fort Sam Houston (Tex.) National Cemetery. Surviving is his mother, Louise of San Antonio. Eugene T. McEihenny, 47, died on Jan. 18. Brother McElhenny joined the SIU in the port of Houston in 1962 sail­ ing as an oiler. He sailed 29 years and was a veteran of the post-World War II U.S. Army. A native of Morea, Pa., he was a resident of Houston. Surviving is his widow, Dixie Lee. Gregory Stitt, 22, died on Jan. 7 in Balboa, the Panama Canal Zone. Brother Stitt joined the SIU in 1974 in the port of Piney Point, the year of his gradu­ ation from the HLSS. He sailed as an OS. A native of San Francisco, he was a resident there. Sur­ viving are his father, Irving of San Francisco; two sisters, one of whom is Mrs. Joan Hamilton of San Francisco; three brothers and a cousin, seaman John L. Rhodes of San Francisco. SIU pensioner Paul S. Huseby, 59, expired in a coma in the St. Claude Gen­ eral Hospital, New Orleans on Nov. 19. Brother Huseby joined the Union in 1943 in the port of New York sailing as a chief cook. He sailed 34 years, was a SIU Headquarters Stone St. veteran and attended the Edu­ cational Conference at Piney Point in 1971. Born in Minnesota, he was a resi­ dent of New Orleans. Burial was in St. Bernard Memorial Gardens, Chalmette, La. Surviving are three brothers, Oscar of Lakewood, Calif.; Robert of Mil­ waukee, Wise, and Sydney of Vienna, Va. Robert W. Nelson, 51, died on Dec. 30. Brother Nelson join­ ed the SIU in the port of Seattle in 1956 sailing in the steward department. He was born in Montana and was a resident of Houston. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs, Carl Nelson of Portland, Ore. Seafarers Log �ass •^r'r-r -r - = Third Part of 1;. Socialby A.Security, Medicare, Medicaid Are for You A. Bernstein SIU Welfare Director Vftor A A D»e•••• f*WVT wr ijk This is the third part in a series of articles which the Seafarers Log will be running, over the next few months, concerning Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid and how these government programs affect you and your families. (This installment deals with Social Security) WHO IS COVERED? A disabled worker or self-employed person Eventually the series will be compiled into a booklet so that Seafarers can have all the information on these programs in one place. I hope this series will be an aid to you. Please let me know if you have any questions. Just write to me, care of Seafarers International Union, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232 ELIGIBLE FOR MONTHLY PAYMENTS IF: 1. Must be under 65. 2. Has a physical or mental condition which; Prevents him from doing any substantial gainful work and is expected to keep him or has kept him from such work for at least twelve months—or he has a condition expected to result in death. (Payments may be made to a person who is "temporarily" disabled if he is not ex­ pected to recover from his disability for a year or longer.) 3. He is fully insured under social security and meets the following additional requirements: A. 31 or older when disabled: If he becomes disabled before 1972, he needs credit for five years work out of the ten years preceding the date when he became disabled. The years need not be continuous or in units of full years. B. 24-30 when disabled: He needs credit for having worked half the time between 21 and the time he becarrie disabled. C. Before 24 when disabled: He needs credit for \V2 years of work in the three years period ending when his disability begins. Dependent husband of a disabled worker, etc. Same as for dependent husband of a retired worker, etc. (See January, \916 Seafarers Log) Same as for dependent husband of a retired worker, etc. Divorced widow of a deceased worker or self-employed person who was insured under social security 1. She has fulfilled the requirements foj a widow of a de­ ceased worker or self-employed person who was insured under social security (see January 1976 Seafarers Log) except that she must be unmarried. 2. If she does not^have the worker's child in her care (as previously described she must have been married to the worker for 20 years. See below for requirements of the worker's child to receive payments.) 1. A birth certificate or baptismal certificate made at or shortly after your birth. 2. Death certificate of spouse. 3. Divorce documents. 4. Medical evidence if applying as a divorced disabled widow. 5. Marriage certificate. Dependent widower of a deceased worker or selfemployed person wl^o was insured under social security I. He is age 60 or older 1. A birth certificate or baptismal certificate made at or shortly after your birth. 2. Death certificate. 3. Marriage certificate. 4. Proof of support from deceased wife. or Age 18 to 22 and a full-time student. or Age 18 or over and under disability. (Which must have begun before age 22.) 2. The child is not married. T 1. A birth certificate or baptismal certificate made at or shortly after birth. 2. Marriage certificate of parents if you are a step-child. 3. Adoption papers if child is adopted. 4. Student identification number if applying as student age 18-22. 5. Medical evidence if applying as an adult disabled child. Parent of a worker or self-employed person who died fully insured 1. Age 62 .or older. 2. Had been receiving at least Vz of his support from the worker. 3. Has not married since the worker's death. 1. A birth certificate or a baptismal certificate made at or shortly after your birth. 2. Worker's death certificate. 3. Documentation of at least one-half support from de­ ceased son or daughter. People 72 or older and not fully insured under social security 1. You reached 72 in 1968 and have % year work credit. 2. You are a resident of one of the 50 states or District of Columbia. 3. A U.S. citizen or an alien lawfully admitted for perma­ nent residence who has resided in U.S. for 5 years con­ tinually, immediately preceeding application. 4. The citizenship and residency requirements need not be met for certain male workers born 1 /1/92 or earlier and for certain female workers born 1/1/95 or earlier.. In these cases slightly more work is required than listed above. 1. A birth certificate or a baptismal certificate made at or shortly after your birth. 2. If foreign born— U.S. citizenship certificate or alien registration card. March, 1976 1 I I I Same as for wife of retired or self-employed person. 1. The child is under age 18 L:' 1. A birth certificate or a baptismal certificate made at or shortly after birth. 2. Medical evidence—your local social security district office will help you secure the proper medical report. You must provide: A. Names and addresses of doctors, hospitals or clinics from whom you received treatment. B. Dates of these services. C. Hospital or clinic cards or other identifying numbers. D. Workmen's compensation certificate of award (if applicable.) Same as for wife of a retired worker or self-employed person. (See January, 1976 Seafarers Log) or Between 50 and 60 years old and disabled. (Benefits are reduced if received before age 65.) 2. He was receiving at least one half support from his wife. • fr PROOFS NEEDED Wife of a disabled worker or selfemployed person Child of.a deceased worker or selfemployed person who was insured under social security •4' 4' • NOTE: In certain cases, other requirements and documents may be necessary. • I, 41 •J' ...1 Page 27 ^ ff �For a Better Job Today ° Deck Department ABLE SEAMAN The course of instruction is four weeks in length and leads to the Coast Guard en­ dorsement of Able Seaman—12 Months —Any Waters or Able Seaman—Unlim­ ited—^Any Waters. Course Requirements: Able Seaman 12 Months—Any Waters. You must: • Be 19 years of age • Have 12 months seatime as Ordi­ nary Seaman, OR Be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have eight months seatime as Ordinary Seaman • Be able to pass the prescribed physi­ cal, including eyesight requirements. Able Seaman Unlimited—Any Waters. You must: • Be 19 years of age • Have 36 months seatime as Ordinary Seaman or Able Seaman 12 Months • Be able to pass the prescribed physi­ cal, including eyesight requirements. Starting Dates: April 1, May 27, July 22. QUARTERMASTER The course of instruction leading to certification as Quartermaster consists of Basic Navigation instruction to include Radar; Loran; Fathometer; RDF; and The Harry Luncieher^ also includes a review of Basic Seaman­ ship; use of the Magnetic and Gyro Compass; Rules of the Road; Knots and Splices; Firefighting and Emergency Pro­ cedures. Course Requirements: Must hold en­ dorsement as Able Seaman (Unlimited— Any Waters). Starting Dates: March 4, April 29, June 24. LIFEBOATMAN The course of instruction is two weeks in length and leads to the Coast Guard en­ dorsement of Lifeboatman. Course Requirements: Must have 90 days seatime in any department. Starting Dates: March 4,18; April 1, J5, 29; May 13, 27; June 10, 24; July 8, 22; August 5. Engine Department QMED-Any Rating The course of instruction leading to cer­ tification as QMED—Any Rating is eight weeks in length and includes instruction leading to the Coast Guard endorsements which comprise this rating. Course Requirements: Yoii must show 3 Finish Lifeboat Class HLSS Deck Department Head Paul Allman (right) poses on the deck of the SS Zimmerman with his class of lifeboat grads of (I. to r.): John Loprete; Stephen Piatak, and Juan Toro. Did You Know... Last month 64 Seafarers up­ graded their skills, earning power and job security through the vocational courses at HLSS. The Lundeberg School has an upgrading course to meet your career needs, too! evidence of six months seatime in at least one engine department rating. Starting Dates: February 5; March 4; April 1, 29; May 27; June 24; July 22. FOWT The course is four weeks in length and leads to endorsement as Fireman, Watertender, and/or Oiler. Course Requirements: If you have a Wiper endorsement only, you must: • Be able to pass the prescribed physi­ cal, including eyesight requirements QMEDS Get Their Sheepskins Instructor In the Engine Department at Piney Point, Jack Parcel (center rear), poses for photo with six QMED graduates of his class of (I. to r.): Gene Morris: Leroy Williams; Eddie Washington; John Bishop; John McCabe, and Edwin Hagedorn. • Have six months seatime as Wiper, OR Be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have three months seatime as Wiper • If you have an engine department rat­ ing there are no requirements. Starting Dates: February 23, April 19, June 14, August 9 WELDING The course of instruction in basic welding consists of classroom and onthe-job training including practical train­ ing in electric arc welding and cutting; and oxy-acetylene brazing, welding and cutting. On completion of the course, an HLS Certificate of Graduation will be awarded. Course Requirements: • Engine department personnel must hold endorsement as QMED—Any Rating • Deck and steward department per­ sonnel must hold a rating in their department. Starting Dates: February 5, March 18, May 27, July 22. ADVANCED ELECTRICAL PROCEDURES The course of instruction in Advanced Electricity consist of classroom and prac­ tical on-the-job training. This includes an introduction to Electrical power sys­ tems, meters, D.C. and A.C. motors and generators as well as trouble shooting, preventive maintenance and emergency repair procedures. The practical training will include the building and testing of various D.C. and A.A. motors and their various D.C. and A.C. motors and their controllers together with the use of multi­ meters, clamp-on ammeters and the megger. Upon completion of the course a Harry Lundeberg School certificate of completion will be issued. Course Requirements: Must hold QMED-any rating. Starting Date: April 19. A College Career Is Available to YOUL One college and two post secondary trade/vocational school scholarships are awarded to Seafarers each year. These scholarships have been specially de­ signed to meet the educational needs of Seafarers. Application requirements are geared for the man who has been out of school several years, so you will only be com­ peting with other seamen with similar educational backgrounds. The awards are granted in April, but you should begin your application process now. These are the scholarships offered: 1. Four-year college degree scholar­ ship. This award is in the amount of $10,000. Page 28 2. Two-year community or junior col­ lege or post secondary trade/voca­ tional schools scholarships. These awards are in the amount of $5000. The trade/vocational awards offer var­ ious options if you wish to continue shipping. In such a program you may develop a trade or skill which would im­ prove your performance aboard ship as well as help you obtain a better paying job when you are ashore. Eligibility requirements are as follows: 1. Have not less than two years of actual employment on vessels of companies signatory to Seafarers Welfare Plan. 2. Have one day of employment on a vessel in the sixth-month period immediately preceding date of ap­ plication. 3. Have 90 days of employment on a vessel in the previous calendar year. Pick up a scholarship application now. They are available in the ports or you may write to the following address and request a copy of the Seafarers Applica­ tion: Seafarers Welfare Plan College Scholarships 275 20th Street Brooklyn, New York 11215 A College Education For Your Cliildren Four scholarships are awarded to de­ pendents of Seafarers. These four-year scholarships are for $10,000 each at any accredited college or university. If you have three years sea time, encourage your children to apply. They should request the Dependents Application from the above address. Seafarers Log �School Of Seamanship Steward Department Steward Department All Steward Department Courses Lead To Certification By HLSS. CHIEF STEWARD The course of instruction is six weeks long and covers all phases of Steward De­ partment management and operation. Course Requirements: All candidates must have seatime and/or training in com­ pliance with one of the following: • Three years seatime in a rating above 3rd cook or assistant cook OR • Six months seatime as 3rd cook or assistant cook, six months seatime as cook and baker, six months seatime as chief cook and hold HLS certifi­ cates of completion for each program OR • 12 months seatime as 3rd cook or assistant cook, six months seatime as cook and baker, six months sea­ time as chief cook and hold HLS cer­ tificates of completion for the cook and baker and chief cook programs OR • 12 months seatime as 3rd cook or assistant cook, 12 months seatime as cook and baker, and six months sea­ time as chief cook and hold an HLS certificate of completion for the chief cook program. Starting Dates: February 5, March 18, April 29, June 10, CHIEF COOK The course of instruction is six weeks in length and students specialize in the prep­ aration of soups, sauces, meats, seafoods, and gravies. Course Requirements: All candidates must have seatime and/or training in com­ pliance with one of the following: • 12 months seatime as cook and baker OR • Three years seatime in the steward department, with six months as 3rd cook or assistant cook and six months as cook and baker OR • Six months seatime as 3rd cook or assistant cook and six months as cook and baker OR • 12 months seatime as 3rd cook or assistant cook and six months sea­ time as cook and baker and hold a certificate of completion for the HLS cook and baker training program. Starting Dates: February 19, April 1, May 13, June 24, A ugust 5. <•) For Job Security Tomorrow COOK AND BAKER ASSISTANT COOK The course of instruction is six weeks in length and students specialize in the selection and preparation of breakfast foods, breads, desserts, and pastries. The course of instruction is sbc weeks in length and students specialize ia the selection and preparation of vegetables and salads. Course Requirements: All candidates must have twelve months seatime in the steward department, OR three months sea­ time in the steward department and be a graduate of the HLS entry rating program. Course Requirements: All candidates must have seatime and/or training in com­ pliance with one of the following: • 12 months seatime as a 3rd cook or assistant cook OR • 24 months in the steward department with six months as a 3rd cook or as­ sistant cook OR • Six months seatime as 3rd cook or assistant cook and hold a certificate of completion from the HLS assist­ ant cook training program. i> '*•1 i-. v.: t-b--; Starting Dates: March 4, April 15, May 27, July 8. These Courses Will Be Start­ ing Soon: •••1, V Fi, • Diesels • Operation of Reefers Starting Dates: January 22; February 5,19; March 4,18; April 1, 15, 29; May 13, 27; June 10, 24; July 8,22; August 5. I •k Watch the Seafarers Log for Starting Dates i; t' UPGRADING APPLICATION Name. >•«« . Date of Birth (Last) (First) (Middle) Mo./Day/Year Address (Street) . Telephone #_ Note: Courses and starting dates are subject to change at any time. Any change will he noted in the LOG. High School Program. Is Available to All Seafarers Do What Nearly 50 Of Your Fellow Seafarers Have Done ... (State) (City) (Zip Code) Book Number (Area Ck)de) Seniority Date Book Was Issued Port Presently .Registered In_ .Port Issued. Social Security #_ L" I . Endorsemer.t(s) Now Held. Piney Point Graduate: • Yes No • (if so, fill in below) Entry Program: From. .to. I I- Endorsement(s) Received. (Dates Attended) Upgrading Program: Endorsement(s) Received .to. From. (Dates Attended) "A high school diploma is something I've always wanted." Do you hold a letter of completion for Lifeboat: • Yes • No; Fire Fighting: • Yes • No Dates Available for Training I Am Interested In: Williain Lopez • • • • "For the first time now, when I read a book, I really notice the punctuation. I understand math and lan­ guage much better, too. In fact, I actually enjoy math." • LNG/LPG • Diesel • Welder Thomas Maher Get the reading, writing and math skills you need for job security and upgrading through the high school equivalency (GEO) program at the Harry Lundeberg School. It only takes four to eight weeks, and your Brothers can tell you that it's really worth it! Interested? Pick up a copy of the pre­ test kit in your port 6r write to this address: Margaret Nalen, Director Academic Education Department Harry Lundeherg School Piney Point, Maryland 20674 When you complete the test, return it to the Lundeberg School. HLS will tell you the results and give you an estimate of the length of time you'll need to com­ plete the GEO program. REMEMBER! This test is not to see February, 1976 DECK AB-12 Months AB Unlimited Quartermaster Lifeboatman who scores high or low. It helps HLS de­ sign a study program just for you—a pro­ gram that our teachers will help you, as an individual, to follow. So apply today. It's easy to qualify. Just make sure that you have: 1. One year of seatime. 2. Your initiation fees paid in full. 3. All outstanding monetary obliga­ tions, such as dues or loans, paid in full. Your classes will be small (usually just six to eight students). You'll get lots of individual help. And completing the GEO program opens the door to the other edu­ cational opportunities that the SIU has for you. A high school diploma is the first step towards qualifying for one of the three scholarships for Seafarers that are offered each year. ENGINE • QMED • FOWT • Dk.Mech. • • • • STEWARD Asst. Cook Cook & Baker Chief Cook Steward ADVANCED COURSES • Advanced Pumpman Procedures • Advanced Electrical Procedures • Refrigeration Container Mechanic RECORD OF SEATIME — (Show only amount needed to upgrade in rating checked above or attach letter of service, whichever is applicable.) SHIP RATING HELD DATE OF SHIPMENT DATE OF DISCHARGE I fL i- SIGNATURE DATE r RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: LUNDEBERG UPGRADING CENTER, PINEY POINT, MD. 20674 Page 29 f: �'•(PS mam. /wr • •*»••¥» Twelve Seafarers graduated from the 32nd class of the SIU Bosuns Recertification Program this month and they now resume shipping with a much bet­ ter knowledge of their Union and the entire maritime industry. It is their re­ sponsibility to rejoin their vessels and inform the rest of the membership about the role all Seafarers must play if there is to be a future for the American mer­ chant marine. The recertified bosuns who have completed this vray important twomonth program are asserting their lead­ ership aboard all our contracted vessels. It is for this very reason that the Bosuns Recertification Program was established. The SIU must adapt to a constantly-changing industry if we wish to play a part in it in the years to come. With the battles now being fought in the Halls of Congress rather than on the waterfront, and with radical changes in vessels and manning, our entire mem­ bership must he kept informed at all times in order to insure the job security of everyone in the years ahead. This then, is the main objective of the bosuns program: better communi­ cation. And, it is the job of every mem­ ber, not only the recertified bosun. The bosun is the leader of the crew, hut only if his crew actively participates and takes an avid interest in the affairs of our Union, by attending shipboard and membership meetings, by asking ques­ tions and reading all pertinent informa­ tion, will this objective be accomplished. And, with full membership cooperation, we will he a much stronger, secure Union for many years to come. Ben Mignano Seafarer Ben Mig­ nano, 47, has been a member of the SIU since 1944, and he began shipping out as bosun in 1957. A native of Brooklyn, N.Y., Brother Mignano now makes his home in San Pedro, Calif. He ships from the port of Wilmington. Tom Heggarty Seafarer Tom Heggarty, 48, has been a member of the SIU since 1947, and he began ship­ ping out as bosun in 1950. A native of Ireland, Brother Heggarty now makes his home in Minnesota with his wife, Grace. He ships from the port of New York. Neil Matthey Seafarer Neil "Blackie" Matthey, 46, has been sailing with the SIU since 1951, and started shipping out as bo­ sun 20 years ago. A native of San Fran­ cisco, Brother Mat­ they now makes his home in Hawaii with his wife Katsuyo. He ships from the port of Yokohama. Emilio Sierra Seafarer Emilio Sierra, 48, has been sailing with the SIU since 1944, and started shipping out as bosun in 1969. A native of Phila­ delphia, Brother Si­ erra now makes his home in Oakland, Calif, with his wife Jewel. He ships from the port of San Francisco. William Bobalek Seafarer William Bobalek, 50, has been a member of the SIU since 1944, and he began ship­ ping out as bosun in 1951. A native of Texas, he now makes his home in Dallas; Tex. Broth­ er Bobalek ships from the port of Houston. 32nd Bosuns' Class As the top unlicensed man on ship, and as the leading representative of the SIU at sea, it is the bosun's job to see that all voyages run as smoothly as pos­ sible, with of course full cooperation from the rest of the crew. The recertified bosun is also better qualified to handle the new techno­ logically-advanced equipment which is found on many of the modem ships being built today. Alejandro Ruiz James Cheshire Seafarer Alejan­ Seafarer James dro Ruiz, 47, has \ Cheshire, 52, has been a member of i been an SIU memthe SIU since 1949, I ber since 1949, and and he began ship­ \has been shipping ping out as bosun I out as a bosun since in 1956. A native of 1960. A native of San Juan, P.R., he ^Alabama, Brother ships from that port Cheshire now \and continues to makes his home in make his home there with his wife Rita. Youngstown, Fla. He ships from the port of Jacksonville. James Boland Herminio Pacheco Seafarer James Boland, 49, has Seafarer Herbeen sailing with the •minio Pacheco, 51, SIU since 1946, and has been shipping he started shipping with the SIU since out as bosun in 1947, and began 1951. A native of sailing as bosun in Philadelphia, 1970. A native of I Brother Boland now Puerto Rico, Broth­ makes his home in er Pacheco ships from the port of Fairfield, Calif, with his wife Judithann. He ships from the port of San Fran­ New York where he makes his home. cisco. Arthcr Harrington home. Gus Magoulas j" Seafarer Arthur ' Seafarer Gus Ma­ \Harrington, 47, has goulas, 61, has been \been a member of shipping with the j the SIU since 1947, SIU since 1956, and land he began shiphe began sailing as (ping out as a bosun bosun in 1968. A \in 1959. A native native of Greece, he of Massachusetts, now ships from the Brother Harrington port of New York ships from the port where he makes his of Boston where he makes his home with his wife, Mary. Harry Springfield Asa Moore Seafarer Asa Moore, 45, has been an SIU member since 1948, and be­ gan shipping out as bosun in 1965. A native of Macon, Ga., Brother Moore continues to make his home there. He ships from the port of New York Six Graduate With 'A' Book Seafarer Harry I Springfield has been [sailing in the stewI ard department I with the SIU for I seven years. A cook land baker. Brother .Springfield upgradI ed to that rating at Uhe Harry Lundeberg School before attending the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program. Brother Springfield is a native of Bridgeton, N.J. and continues to reside in that town with his wife Betty Lou and their three children. He ships out of the port of New York. The SIU's 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program has six more graduates this month, bringing the total number of Seafarers who have completed this pro­ gram to 215. These men spent two weeks at the Harry Lundeberg School in Piney Point where they attended Union classes, reviewed the administrative procedures of the Lundeberg School and spoke to trainees during their engine, deck or steward training session. The six seniority upgraders then spent two weeks at Union Headquarters in New York. While in New York they visited all of the various departments that administer the Union's funds, keep employment records, publish the LOG and keep track of SlU-contracted ships. By going through this in-depth study of their Union's activities, both at the SIU's training facilities in Piney Point and at the administrative offices in New York, these Seafarers leave the 'A' Seniority Program with a better under* standing of their Union, its purpose, its membership, its role in the modem maritime industry and its problems. Klaus Wass Seafarer Klaus Wass first started I shipping with the I SIU in 1966. Bro­ ther Wass ships as I a chief cook, a rating he earned at the Harry Lundeberg School before at! tending the 'A' Sen­ iority Upgrading Program. A native of Finland, Brother Wa.ss now lives in New York City and ships out of that port. Daniel Taylor Seafarer Dan Taylor, an Army veteran, began sail­ ing with the SIU in 1971 after graduat­ ing from the Harry Lundeberg School. Brother Taylor re­ turned to the Piney Point school to get his third cook's endorsement, before starting the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program. A native and resident of Cleveland, Ohio, Brother Taylor ships from the port of Houston. Oscar Johnson Seafarer Oscar Johnson began sail­ ing with the SIU in 1968 from the port of Mobile. A cook and baker. Brother Johnson studied for that rating at the Harry Lundeberg School before at­ tending the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program. Brother Johnson, a native of Mobile, now ships from the port of New Orleans and lives in that port with his wife, Evelyn and their daughter. Page 30 Bobby Hooks Seafarer Bobby Hooks started sail­ ing in the steward department after graduating from the Harry Lundeberg School in 1970. Brother Hooks re­ turned to Piney Point to get his third cook's endorsement before begin­ ning the 'A' Seniority Program. A na­ tive of South Carolina, Brother Hooks now ships from the port of New York where he lives with his wife Barbara and their son. Gerald Farrell Seafarer Gerald j Farrell has been I sailing in the stew­ ard department with the SIU since his graduation from I the Harry Lunde­ berg School in 1973. Brother FarI rell returned to Piney Point to obtain his cook and baker endorsement before starting the Seniority Upgrading Program. A na­ tive and resident of Massapequa, N.Y., Brother Farrell ships out of the port of New York. Seafarers Log �8 Graduate in Lifeboat Course J- • r-4' • 'r HLSS Lifeboat Instructor Chuck Dwyer (standing right) poses with eight graduates of the Lifeboat Course of (rear row I. to r.): Joe Evans; George Coyer; Richard Lewis, and Nathan Sumrall. Kneeling (1. to r.) are: Max Hilgren; William Coyer; Harold Wallace, and Alex Rescendez. Quartermasters Complete Class 2 Get Their Lifeboat Tickets r I •1 Five more Seafarers who have completed the HLSS Quartermaster Class are (I. to r.): Romuald Los; Virgil Dowd; Morris Tripp; Howard Lindsey, and George Prasinos. Paul Allman teaches the course. AB Gets His Certificate AB Randolph O. Boiling (left) gives us a victory smile after he received his certificate from Instructor Chuck Dwyer (right). March, 1976 The Lundeberg School awarded lifeboat tickets to (center and right) John Dunn and Eugene Hebert recently when they finished the course taught by (left) Lifeboat Instructor Chuck Dwyer. Assistant Cook Gets Diploma Assistant Cook Luis Fuentes (right) gets handshake and diploma from Head Steward Laymon Tucker of the HLSS Steward Department after graduating from the Assistant Cooks Course. Page 31 4! ' I t\ �March, 1976 OHletal pnbUcatlMi •« tiM SBAFARBRS INTBIINATIONAL UNION • AttoaCle, OnU, LAHM and laland Water* Dlstriat- AVL-CIO 1976 Could Be the Turning Point for the U.S. Merchant Marlne-SPAD Could Make the Difference At a time when our entire economy is suffering from a com­ bination of staggering inflation and devastating recession, the American people will have both the oppx^rtunity and great responsibility of choosing the', government leaders who will guide this country into the next decade. It goes without saying that those of us in the labor movement have a great stake in the outcome of the 1976 national elec­ tions. Labor has traditionally played a large role in determining the results of past elections, and indeed without labor's support many candidates find it Very difficult, it not impossible, getting elected to office. This is also a irory crudal year for those of us in maritime; •Li. H uot be cm exaggeration to state that our industry is dt the "crossroads." The hmire of the entire U.S. mcnrchcmt marine dnd all those who earn their living in it, could very well be detendmed by what occurs politically this year. ^ The one sure way to make our voice heard this year, as well ds every year, is through the support of the Seafarers Political Activities Donation fund. In order for the SIU tp succ^eciwin achieving the many goals necessary for our security in the future, the Union must have the money which is mandatory to help elect politicians who believe in a viable and prosperous U.S. merchant marine. And, in order for SPAD to fully succeed, it must have the voluntary contributions of every SRJ member. There can be no doubt that SPAD has played a me^or role in the victories of the mmitime induary over the pssi few years. Because of our meml^rs' contributions to SPAD, die SIU was qble to obtain passage of the Merchcmt Marine Act of 1970; which has meant the construction of more ships and scores of more jobs for Seafarers. SPAD also enabled the Union to get Congressional approval of the Energy Transportation Security Act of 1974, which was eventually killed by pocket veto. What is also important to remember, however, is not only what SPAD has done in the past, but what it is doing today, and what it must do in the months and years ahead, Through SPAD, the SIU has beeri able to block repeated attemps to break the Jones Act, the strongest legislation we have to protect domes­ tic shipping. And, we have blocked the constant efforts of tlid Administration to close down the eight U.S. Public Health ServI ice Hospitals, the most vital health care facilities seamen have. There is more work to be done. A bill to curb the growings llriciiTsion of third-flag fleets whidh engage in notorious rate cutting practices which threaten to destroy the industry, anc| I legislation which would guarantee a fair share of U.S.-flag ships, s dre just two examples of what we must fight for in the future. ^ History has taught us that even once we hove obtained some4 thing beneficial to us, that does not stop our foes from trying to take it away. The best way to prevent this is by electing legist; lators who recognize the absolute necessity of protecting the{ American merchant marine and restoring it once again to the| top of the world's merchant fleets These are the many reasons why sbong support by everY| SIU member for SPAD is so important. By the end of this yeai| the entire political complexion of the government may be subl stantially changed. We must moke siire that any changes for the benefit, not the detriment, of the best way to insmo this is by t-MtL'"' J -f".!• . � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1970-1979 Description An account of the resource Volumes XXXII-XLI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. 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Title A name given to the resource March 1976 Description An account of the resource Headlines: MTD MAPS CHART FOR U.S. MARITIME REVITALIZATION AFL-CIO DISPUTES U.S. JOBLESS FIGURES SIU FIGHTS TO KEEP USPHS HOSPITALS OPEN AFL CIO CRITICIZES GOVERNMENT'S ECONOMIC POLICIES WILMINGTON LOOKS TO ALASKA PIPELINES TRUSTEES PREPARE TO MOVE SAILORS' SNUG HARBOR TOP COURT OKS GOVERNMENT CARGO SHIP SUBSIDY EDNEY STANDS OUT ON NLRB CONFAB WORKSHOP PANEL JACKSON NOTES NEED FOR U.S. SEAPOWER IMPROVEMENT UNION TALLYING COMMITTEE COMPLETES REPORT SEAFARERS GET HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMAS THROUGH PINEY POINT GED PROGRAM FOR AN ALL-ALASKA GAS PIPELINE ROUTE THE ONLY WAY TO GO FOCUS IS ON MARITIME REVITALIZATION 9 POINT MARITIME PROGRAM ADOPTED RESOLUTIONS PASSED ON MARITIME PROBLEMS WITH 20% PUERTO RICANS JOBLESS, COLON HITS U.S. TRADE POLICY SCHULMAN SPEAKS ON NLRB EXTENSION, RIGHT-TO-WORK LAW HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE MID-WINTER MEETING HELD BY THE EXECUTIVE BOARD OF THE AFL-CIO MARITIME TRADES DEPARTMENT IN BAL HARBOUR, FLORIDA, FEBRUARY 12-13 GOLDFINGER: 1974 TRADE ACT FAILS TO HELP UNEMPLOYED BENNETT GIVES BENEFITS OF ALL-ALASKA GAS PIPELINE EXPANDING SOVIET FLEET POSES THREAT MTD UNHAPPY WITH GENEVA TRADE TALKS MTD URGES JONES ACT LOOPHOLE CLOSED REPORT GIVEN ON U.S. ENERGY RESOURCES NEW SIU SHIP, ST WORTH CREWS UP, SAILS MOONEY IS APPOINTED TO P.R. LABOR POST SOCIAL SECURITY, MEDICARE, MEDICAID ARE FOR YOU 1976 COULD BE THE TURNING POINT FOR THE U.S. MERCHANT MARINE-SPAD COULD MAKE THE DIFFERENCE Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 3/1/1976 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXXVIII, No. 3 1976 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/f21a792ce1d514340477167294cb9924.PDF 056ba8265d23c174fc0b09d0813d7617 PDF Text Text J>kt^*' Ju^;u.V1»^' •-. ' I.T^ .-Wi^jii' 6 ••^>^. .. , , • . • -• - ; -'^V- �s-.^ .)*»• tn ar-=»?a Iiil=l'»rit3'1 AFL'CIO Cautions on Reported Unemployment Dip Notwithstanding President Ford's hailing as "good news" the report that the nation's unemployment rate in Jan­ uary dropped 0.5 points to 7.8 percent, the steepest monthly dip in 16 years with 800,000 more persons getting jobs last month, the AFL-CIO cautioned The Board of Trustees of the SIU's Feosion Plan is considering the rules that vrill apply to a jcdnt and OTrvivor ai|tnnity benefit Under fins joint and survivor annuity^ or hiudtond-wife annuity, ai |IIU-^inenftier-;X^^ against making too much of the flawed unemployment report figures. "While the figures do show modest improvement," chief AFL-CIO econo­ mist Nat Goldhnger said, "a careful study of the full report indicates no justification for claims that there is a tors, including the life expectancy of die pensionerig spouse, and must becalculatcd on a case-by-case basi^ Eacb jnarried Seafarer, when be becomes eli^le for a pension, svillbe notified of the exact amount of rodttc^ montbl^pe^ the PRESIDENT'S REPORT: •a4» Paul Han To Pay Back a Debt Each month, more and more of our old line Seafarers—men who joined the Union at or shortly after its inception in 1938—are taking their well deserved and hard-earned pensions. It's sad to see these men retire from the industry and the Union because many of us hold deep personal friendships with them. We sailed with them, worked with them, lived with them, and in many cases grew to know them better than some of our own blood relatives. At the same time, though, we should all be happy and proud to see them go, because back in 1938 when the SIU was formed, not one of these men ever dreamed that some day they would be able to retire on a good, secure pension. But what else could they think back in 1938, a year which marked some of the darkest days in American seafaring? As a matter of fact, when the SIU was formed nearly 38 yearn ago, our Union was held together by little more than a name, a charter and the, sin­ cere spirit and desire of the SIU membership to make a go of it. We had no pension, vacation or welfare benefits. Our wages, if you 6ah call what we made back then wages, handcuffed the American seafarer to the bottom of the nation's economic scale. And shipboard living and working conditions had nearly hit rockbottom. To top it all off, just two years prior to the SIU's inception, the companies had succeeded in breaking the seamen's unions of the 20's and early 30's. So even as the SIU was formed, its future was at best uncertain. As it turned out, though, the same spirit, desire, and need to better ourselves that brought us together, kept us together, and the SIU began to move slowly forward. What happened from then on right up until the present should be common knowledge to all SIU members, both young and old. We negotiated contracts, and the membership made them stick. Step by step we won welfare benefits for ourselves and our dependents. We won dramatic drop in unemployment." He stressed that part of the improved situation was due to an increase in parttime workers who "are officially counted by the Government as fully employed" adding "there was increased unemploy­ ment (19.9 percent) among teenagers." Goldfinger emphasized that "a more realistic measure of unemployment in January would be 10.6 percent." The U.S. Labor Department report said that there were 7,290,000 unem­ ployed last month and 86,194,000 per­ sons employed in the same period. Government economists attributed the unemployment dip to an unmeasurable "fluke" of seasonal adjustment. drop from the present almost eightmillion jobless to three-million. The percentage of the work force now unemployed is about twice that considered economically acceptable just a few years ago. Summing up, because of the statisti­ cal aberrations in the unemployment figures, subsequent months ahead will be sure to be less encouraging than the January jobless rate. Too Discouraged The AFL-CIO contends that there are 1.2-million today who "are too dis­ couraged to look for work" and there were 3.5-million workers compelled to work parttime. They said the average duration of joblessness was about four months. The number of "hardcore" joblesspersons out of work for 27 weeks or longer remained at a record 1.6-million in December. A year ago the number of hardcore unemployed was about a third of that figure or 537,000. The President says that unemploy­ ment will not drop below five percent until 1981. The AFL-CIO says that Congress should adopt policies aimed at bringing unemployment down to three percent within three years—a Ends Work Tallying Committee The Tallying Committee has finished counting ballots cast in the SlU, AGLIWD election of of­ ficers for tiie 1976-79 term. This committee was composed of two men elected from mch constitu­ tional port at special meetings on Dec. 29, 1975. The results of the eleciJon and the Tallying Committee's full re­ port have been posted in each SIU ban. This report will be read at all March membership meetings and will be carried in the Seafarers Log. pension benefits, which marked the first such benefits ever for American sailors. We won vacation benefits—another first. Most importantly though, we won wage increases that not only raised our earnings but freed the American seaman from the bottom of the eco­ nomic ladder. And today, the Seafarer's wages are comparable with that of any skilled laborer. These tremendous gains in wages and benefits are of course great achieve-, ments. But Seafarers did not stop there. As early as the mid 50's, Seafarers were working to develop training and upgrading courses to help younger seamen advance themselves more quickly. These early training programs grew with the help and support of the membership. And as a direct result we now have the Harry Lundeberg School—one of the finest vocational training schools for seamen in the world. What this all comes down to is that everything we have today as seamentop wages, pensions, vacations, welfare benefits, and the Lundeberg School —^is the direct result of the long years of work and determination put in by the Union's earliest members. These men unselfishly worked in the spirit of true brotherhood to build the cornerstone of a solid future that would stand up not only for themselves but for the next generation of Seafarers, and the next and the next. Many of these men worked to build institutions, like the Lundeberg School, that they knew they might never use. Yet they did it just the same to build a better Union, a better industry and a better world for all American seamen of all ages. It was this kind Of unselfish determination, always with an eye on the future, that made the SIU a success—where earlier seamen's unions had failed—in the maritime industry which had traditionally been the most dif­ ficult of all American industries to organize. To these Seafarers—the first SIU members—many of whom have alfeidy retired, we owe a great debt as well as a great deal of thanks because it is they who struggled, fought, and eventually brought the SIU and its member­ ship out of some of the toughest days American seamen have ever endured. However, our debt to these Seafarers does not end with a handshake and a pension check. The younger men of this Union must pick up where others have left off. They must support the same programs—educational, political and otherwise—and in the same enthusiastic manner that made the SIU a suc-i cess in the first place, . The times may have changed but the SIU's goal .muist remain the samerr:^T to provide a strong progressive and responsive Union in a competitive indus­ try for all generations of American Seafarers. The continued success and growth of the SIU—a labor union for sailorsis, I believe, the only possible payment in full for those who first planted the seeds 38 years ago. Change of address cards on Form 3579 should be sent to Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Ave Brooklyn N Y 11232. Published monthly. Second Class postage paid at Brooklyn, N.Y. Vol. XXXVIII, No. 2, February 1976. , ,. . r Page 2 Seafarers Log �5IU, NMEBA Oppose Move Coast Guard Accepts 15 in Deck Engine Depts. The U.S. Coast Guard has certified a 15-man crew for the deck and engine departments of the 35,000 dwt tanker Chevron Oregon, approving the elimi­ nation of all unlicensed ratings in the black gang. Both the National Marine Engineers Beneficial Association and the SIU are protesting this move by the Coast Guard, pointing out that the approved manning scale will not provide adequate safety for the crew and this country's environment. The ship is to carry oil between Alaska and the U.S. West Coast. The entire unlicensed crew aboard the Chevron Oregon will consist of six ABs who will also presumably serve as tankermen, a steward/cook and two steward utilities. The engine department will be com­ posed of a chief engineer and three as- Legislative News Washington Activities Page 9 Senate Confirms Usery ...Page 3 Union News Alcohoiism seminar. .Pages 13-20 President's Report Page 2 Joint Survivor Benefit Page 2 Headquarters Report Page 7 Pension questions answered Page 7 San Francisco Meeting ... Page 4 SPAD in 1976 Back Page Shipping • Dispatchers' Reports Ships' Committees Ships' Digests Tailulah crevy cited Page 3 Page 5 Page 21 Page 8 Page 6 ..Page 12 Page 11 Training and Upgrading Upgrading class schedule, requirements and application Pages 28-29 Recent upgraders ... Pages 30-31 Seafarers participate in bosuns recertification and 'A' seniority upgrading Pages 26:27 GED requirements and application Page 27 Membership News New SIU pensioners Page 22 Final Departures Pages 24-25 actei. the Coast Guard did not work up an Environmental Impact statement be­ fore taking what should be considered major Federal action effecting the country's environment. In a move to prevent Chevron from crewing the Oregon before their suit is heard, the NMEBA asked a federal court in Washington, D.C. to grant a temporary injunction to stop the Coast Guard from issuing inspection and manning certification for the ship. Temporary Lnjanction Denied This request for a temporary injunc­ tion was denied but the NMEBAis con­ tinuing its suit. The SIU is considering joining in the • I ^ li Senate Confirms Usery As Seerefary of Labor INDEX General A/jSws Manning on Chevron tankers Upcoming ll.O maritime meeting USPHS hospitals slstant engineers. At present it seems that these engineers will perform main­ tenance work and will stand watch be­ low. It had originally been proposed by the ship's designers that the deck officer on watch would have monitored engine alarms in addition to his normal duties, thereby leaving the engine room totally unmanned. In addition to the engineers, the ap­ proved licensed crew will also include a master, a chief mate, a second mate, a third mate and a radio officer. The NMEBA is bringing suit against the Coast Guard under the National Environmental Protection Act in an attempt to have their manning scale certification overturned, charging that NMEBA's suit against the Coast Guard, believing the Coast Guard is abusing its discretionary powers in aproving the 15-man deck and engine departments of the Chevron Oregon. The first of six tankers in a series, the Oregon is powered by a gas turbineelectric propulsion plant which General Electric, the unit's designer and builder, admits is "just about the most expen­ sive and least efficient marine drive system available." Despite the high distillate fuel costs and low efficiency of this system. Chevron chose the turbine-generator combination because the company was looking for a "reliable and proven machinery plant... which can be auto­ mated and controlled in the simplest possible manner" and which would allow them to eliminate some watch standing engineering personnel. Ui!>: i while standing watch This practical experience, in addition to yonr QMEp train­ ing, may help yon to perform I's iob in the fn- WASHINGTON—The Senate con­ firmed by a vote of 79 to 7, after an hour's debate. President Ford's nomina­ tion of William J. (Bill) Usery, Jr. as his third Secretary of Labor on Feb. 4. He succeeds the resigning John T. Dunlop who had succeeded Peter J. Brennan. Commenting on his resignation, Dunlop said that he felt he could "no longer conduct effective policy in the Labor Department." Usery, 52, a Democrat who was di­ rector of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service for almost three years and Ford's top labor arbitrator and troubleshooter, received seven no Republican votes on his nomination. The Georgia-bom former welder, served as Local 8 president in 1952-3 for the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers and also served the union as a chief steward and negotiating committee chairman before joining the lAMAW headquar­ ters staff in 1955 as a grand lodge representative. Later he entered Government service in 1969 to become Assistant Secretary of Labor for four years. As head of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, Usery helped to settle strikes in the railroad and air­ line industries. As Assistant Secretary of Labor, he was the Government's chief mediator in negotiations involving the nation's railroads and airlines. if ? Some Questions Answered On New U.S. Pension Bill A number of inquiries have been made about certain specific aspects of the new U.S. Pension legislation (Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974)..We hope the following question and answer format will clarify some of these points. Does the new pension law affect only the normal pension, or does it also affect the early normal and disahility pensions? Most provisions of the new law apply only to the normal pension. However, the jomt and survivor annuity benefit will apply to all pensions and those eligible for an early normal pension before they turn 55 will be vested for a reduced pension should they leave the industry. 'This means that a Seafarer who has accrued 7,300 days of actual seatime may leave the industry before he is 55 years old and upon reaching the age of 55 will receive a reduced pension based on his life expectancy and the amount he would have received if he had begun receiving a pension at the age of 65. The rest of the eligibility requirements for the early normal and disability pensions, includmg the 90 days of employment in the previous calendar year requirement, remain unchanged. Have the requirements for the other benefits available under the Seafarers Welfare and Pension Plan changed? The requirements for other benefits, including the 90 days of employment in the previous calendar year requirement, remain unchanged. Some members have been confused by the 125 day requirement for vesting credit under the new law. This 125 day requirement only applies to earning years of vesting credit for a normal pension. To be eligible for any benefits other than a normal pension or a reduced early normal pension, you still must have 90 days of employment in the previous calendar year. How does vesting credit and breaks in service work under the new law? The first thing to remember is that these provisions only apply to the normal pension. To be vested for a pension, that is to have a legal right to receive the portion of the normal pension you have earned when you turn 65, you must have 10 years of service with 125 days or more of seatime in each year. To put it another way, each year you work 125 days or more you will receive vesting credit for that year. When you have credit for 10 years, you are fully vested and will receive the portion of the pension you earned when you turn 65 even if you have left the industry. If before you are fully vested you work less than 125 days in one year but more than 62Vi days, you receive no vesting credit for that year. Although you will not receive credit for the year, that year is not counted as a break in service. You will only incur a break in service before you are fully vested if you work less than 62Vi days in a year. But even a break does not mean you will lose the credit you have already earned. The only way you will lose that credit before you are vested will be if you Continued on Page 7 'A If i{ M U W.J. Usery Jr. Trustees Change SIU Seholarship Requirements The SIU^s Board of Trustees voted recently to change seathne and age requirements for an SIU member for the Annual College Scholarship Program. Formerly, a Seafarer had to be 35 years of age or under and have three years seatime to be eligible for either the four-year $10,000 scholarship or the two-year $5,000 scholarships. With the Trustees' changes, though, fliere is now no age requirement and a Seaforer need only two years seatime to qualify. The scholarship requirements for dependents (less flian 19 years old and unmarried) of members (with three years seatime), how­ ever, remain the same. �r Large Turnout for San Francisco Meeting The future of American-flag shipping on the West Coast dominated discus­ sion last month as 150 Bay Area Sea­ farers turned to for the general mem­ bership meeting in the constitutional port of San Francisco. Steve Troy, SIU San Francisco agent and chairman of the meeting, pointed out that shipping on the West Coast had dropped off in the past few years be­ cause of two major factors—the end of America's involvement in Vietnam and the rapid growth of third-flag operations in the V'S.-Far East trades. However, it was the general feeling among San Franci^o Seafarers that the current slowdown in West Coast ship­ ping is only temporary. It was pointed out that the com­ pletion of the trans-Alaska oil pipeline next year would provide hundreds of long-term job opportunities for West Coast Seafarers in the carriage of Alaskan crude from Valdez to various points south in the lower 48 states as well as overseas. The strong possibility of construc­ tion of a second pipeline—for natural gas—to shadow the Alaska ofl pipeline was also optimistically discussed. This pipeline, if constructed, would mean hundreds of jobs for West Coast Sea- Bosun Don Bartlett (right) will make the 1976 SPAD Honor Roil as he buys five SPAD tickets from SIU Patrolman Joe Sacco. Brother Bartlett is chief bosun on the Sea-Land shore gang in San Francisco. farers on sophisticated American-flag LNG/LPG carriers. Confidence was also expressed in the SIU's efforts to spearhead a bill through Congress that would curb the incursion of third-flag carriers in the U.S. foreign trades. Passage of such a bill would also increase shipping for West Coast Sea­ farers. In addition to reports on prospects for shipping, the San Francisco agent gave a good explanation of how the new pension bill affects the SIU's Pension Plan, focusing on the subjects of vesting and joint survivor annuities. He sug­ gested that Seafarers refer to pages 9-10 in the December 1975 issue of the Log for detailed information on the new pension bill. Troy also led a discussion on the SIU's new rehabilitation program at Piney Point for Seafarers suffering from alcoholism. He urged the membership to read the special supplement on the program carried in the December 1975 issue of the Log and he encouraged those Seafarers with an alcoholism problem to get help through the Lundeherg School's rehab program. In other meeting business, SIU Pa­ trolman Joe Sacco, who served as read­ ing clerk, gave updated reports on all the SIU's recent political activities and a rundown on new construction and additions to the SIU fleet. A detailed rundown of all ships scheduled to come through San Francisco in the month of February was also given. Harvey Mesford, agent in Seattle, and Mike Worley, agent in Wilmington, also attended the San Francisco meet­ ing to give the membership a report on shipping prospects in their ports. SIU San Francisco Representative Pat Marinelli, who served the meeting as recording secretary, answered sev­ eral questions on welfare benefits avail­ able to Seafarers through the Union's Welfare Plan. Seafarer Reg BIythe, a chief electricran, has his Maltese Poodle Pippi show off one of his tricks in the San Francisco Hall. Brother BIythe says that Pippi enjoys coming down with him to the Bay Area Union Hall. ' Vv > San Francisco members throw in for three jobs aboard the Sea Land Trade (Sea Land) after their January membership meeting. San Francisco Port Agent Steve Troy (center) chairs the port's January membership meeting while Patrolman Joe Sacco (left) serves as reading clerk and Patrolman Pat Marinelli acts as recording secretary. r... i • Over 150 Bay Area Seafarers turned to at the new San Francisco Hall for their membership meeting on Jan. 15. * , Page 4 Seafarer Dennis Connelly talks to the San Fran"cisco membership about credit unions during the Good and Welfare section of their meeting. Seafarers Log �Seek Improved Conditions, Sfandards on Ships I V 1 ILO Sets aMaritime Conference in October in Geneva Later this year the SIU, along with other U.S. maritime unions, will partici­ pate in a very important conference in Europe which could have a profound effect on international shipping for many years to come. The meeting, to be held in October in Geneva, Switzerland, will be a full Maritime Conference of the Interna­ tional Labor Organization (ILO),' a United Nation's agency, and a forum where government, employer and worker representatives from around the world gather in order to seek improved labor conditions and living standards. Late last year delegates from the world's maritime countries met in Ge­ neva at an ILO Preparatory Technical Maritime Conference and laid the foun­ dation for a campaign against sub­ standard ships, a subject which will come up for final discussion at the full conference this year. Representa­ tives from 32 nations attended the Ge­ neva meeting. The major concern of the conference was the danger to the safety and health of seamen aboard the vessels operated under flags-of-convenience by countries such as Panama and Liberia. These ships are often sub-standard. Penot Elected ROU President Joseph M. Penot has been elected president of the Radio Officers Union, and has begun serving his first term. Brother Penot has spent most of his career aboard SlU-contracted vessels, including the passenger liner SS Alcoa Clipper and Waterman ships. Sailing as radio officer aboard the SlU-contracted SS Delta Brasil when word of his election came through. Brother Penot was presented with a cake by the rest of the Brasil's crew which read "Congratulations El Presidente." The ROU has 600 members and is an affiliate of the United Telegraph Workers, a member union of the Mari­ time Trades Department and the AFL-CIO. Frankfort Agent Retires On this very crucial issue, the worker delegates noted that 36 percent of all ships lost through shipwrecks and colli­ sions flew flags of convenience although the vessels registered under these flags represented only 25 percent of the total world merchant marine. Shipboard Conditions Most of these losses were due to bad shipboard conditions and the incompe­ tency of the officers, the seamen dele­ gates charged. Consequently, they de­ manded that the standards to be adopted later this year be incorporated into an international pact binding on govern­ ments. However, despite these facts and the strong united position taken by the sea­ men representatives, prospects for any significant action on this issue to aid the plight of many seamen are not very bright, mainly due to the strong oppo­ sition of many shipowners and the re­ luctance of government representatives to force the issue. SIU Vice President Earl Shepard, who represents the SIU at these meet­ ings, and who led the U.S. union dele­ gation at the conference, admitted they were disappointed at the failure of all parties to take a forceful position. "We did not get as much as we had hoped for, particularly on the issue of sub-standard :,hips," Vice President Shepard said. "The shipowners put up strong opposition to many uniori de­ mands and governments were afraid to act. But we live in eternal hope that they will change their minds before the full conference," he stated. Delegates at last year's Preparatory Conference also drew up a proposed text which would commit countries to maintain effective control over vessels registered in their territory in such mat­ ters as safety standards, social security and employment and living conditions. It would also regulate the engagement of seafarers, provide for inspection of ships and for official inquiry into seri­ ous shipping accidents. Control Procedures A draft action program accompany­ ing the proposed guidelines provides, in the case of countries that accept them, for control procedures to be exercised by the International Labor Organization or the Intergovernmental Maritime Con­ sultative Organization. Countries that do not accept the guidelines may be re­ quired by other countries to give evi­ dence that their ships meet minimum standards. Failing this, seafarers may^ be actively discouraged from sailing on such ships. In two other areas, the delegates ap­ proved for consideration by the full Conference a proposal which would encourage member states to make it national policy to promote regular em­ ployment for qualified seafarers; and a recommendation was adopted setting limits on the number of hours and con­ ditions of work for young seafarers, considered to be those under 18 years of age. NLRB Approves SiU For San Juan Pilots WASHINGTON — The National Labor Relations Board here has ap­ proved a negotiated representation set­ tlement for an SIU affiliate, the SIU de Puerto Rico, to be recognized as the bargaining agent for all motorboat opierators, utility employees and mechanies employed by the San Juan Pilots As­ sociation of San Juan Bay. Excluded from the agreement are all other employees, offiee clerical work­ ers, professional and managerial per­ sonnel, guards and supervisors. SIU Official Appointed to Navy League Council SIU port agent in San Francisco, Steve Troy, has been named as a mem­ ber of the port's prestigious 801-mem­ ber council of the Navy League of the United States by the council's president, T. J. Patterson, Jr. The Navy League, made up of many councils located in key ports through­ out the U.S., is a 74-year old, 45,000member organization dedicated to edu­ cating the public about the dependence of America on sea power. Its member­ ship includes active men and women from all segments of the maritime in­ dustry, interested citizens, and retired Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard personnel. mittee. The findings of the Committee will be presented at a special Spring 1976 meeting of the Navy League in San Francisco. This meeting will be at­ tended by William Middendorf, secre­ tary of the Navy. Patterson said that one of the Com­ mittee's recommendations would be a sharp Increase In the number of Navymerchant marine seaborne support operations. He said that the fine success of the SlU-mwned Erna Elisabeth In refueling Navy ships at sea Is strong evi­ dence that these kind of Navy-merchant marine support operations can work well. Patterson also noted, in a telephone interview with the Log, that the Navy League of the United States "is not only dedicated to the maintenance of a strong Navy, but of a strong U.S. mer­ chant marine as well." Patterson expressed confidence that the work of the Navy League will "act as a catalyst to bring the services. Navy and merchant marine together." Hdqs. Cafeteria Chief Retires In a letter announcing the appoint­ ment, Patterson, who is also head of the Western Region Action Group of the Maritime Administration, noted: "Sea power is of prime importance to our nation, not only in the military sense but also in the international trade and diplomacy aspects during peacetime. Our well being, our way of life is de­ pendent heavily upon the successful ap­ plication of sea power." The SIU Port Agent pointed out that "the Russians and other third-flag car­ riers have hurt the American fleet, espe­ cially here on the West Coast. Only strong participation by the SIU in all forums, like the Navy League, dealing with maritime will help restore the U.S. fleet to its former leading position as a maritime power." Harold Z. Rathbiin Frankfort (Mich.) Port Agent Har­ old Z. Rathbun, 65, retired last month after serving in the post for eight years. Brother Rathbup joined the SIU in the port of Elberta, Mich, in 1954 sailing as an AB. He sailed 35 years. ~ Bom in Ionia, Mich., he is a resident of Frankfort with his wife, Sylvia. February, 1976 New Maritime Committee The San Francisco council of the Navy League recently established the National Maritime Affairs Committee, which according to T. J. Patterson, will investigate "how we can utilize the U.S. merchant, marine more effectively in peacetime." Thomas B. Crowley, president of Crowley Maritime, will chair the Com­ .. I Retiree William Jenkins (left), for the last 16 years manager of the Head­ quarters cafeteria, delivers his nostalgic retirement speech to Seafarers at the monthly membership meeting in the New York Hall on Feb. 2. At right, is SIU Patrolman George McCartney who had introduced the new pensioner. Brother Jenkins began his sailing career in 1927. Page 5 4-' �The Committee Page !• Anchorage Committee Recertified Bosun Esteban Moraies. (extreme ieft) ship's chairman of the containership SS Anchorage's (Sea-Land) Ship's Committee of (I. to r. front to rear): Engine Deiegate Joseph Zeschitz; Chief Steward Edward Kaznowski, secretary-reporter; Deck Deiegate G. McGuinn, and Steward Delegate Frank Bradley. The ship paid off on Jan. 29 in Port Elizabeth, N.J. She's on the coastwise run. Tampa Committee Borinquen Committee •! I At a payoff on Jan. 15 in the port of Oakland, Calif, is Recertified Bosun Verner Poulsen (left) ship's chairman of the containership SS Sea-Land Trade with the Ship's Committee of (I. to r.): Steward Delegate Andy Reasko; Educational Director Steven Senteney, and Engine Delegate D. L. Coy. The S-L 7 is on the Far East run to the ports of Yokohama, Kobe, Hong Kong, geattle, Long Beach and San Francisco. Nathaniel Green Committee The ship's committee of the Tampa (Sea-Land) gathers in the crew's mess at a payoff earlier this month in Port Elizabeth, N.J. They are, from (I. to r.): Joe Righetti, steward delegate; Recertified Bosun Guillermo Castro, ship's chairman; Marco Galliano, deck delegate; Rod Borlase, engine delegate, and W. Seltzer, secretary-reporter. The" Tampa, on the coastwise run from New York to San Juan, was scheduled to lay-up after the payoff for repairs. I' i-Land Trade Committee Recertified Bosun John Davies (seated rear left) ship's chairman of the C4 SS Nathaniel Green (Waterman) looks on Feb. 9 as third Cook Eddie Coleman (standing front right) signs SIU Patrolman Teddy Babkowski's (seated rear right) report during a payoff On Pier 7 at Brooklyn, N.Y. Other members of the Ship's Committee are (seated I. to r.): Wiper Andrew Selico, engine delegate, and Chief Electrician Prentice Waiker, educationai director. Standing (I. to r.) are: Chief Steward Wiiliam Webster, secretary-reporter, and AB Dewey Ben­ ton, deck delegate. The ship crewed up on Jan. 12 and is on the coastwise run. Pittsburgh Committee 'i k Recertified Bosun Felix Aponte (left), ship's chairman of the SS Borinquen (Puerto Rico Marine), takes a photo with the Ship's Committee recently at a payoff in Port Elizabeth, N.J. The committee consists of (I. to r.): Chief Steward Jose Ross, secretary-reporter; Educational Director Jaime Pantoja; Deck Delegate Francisco Cornier; Steward Delegate Eduardo Lasso, and Engine Delegate W. Gonzalez. The ship is on the coastwise run to San Juan. Ship's Chairman of the SS Pittsburgh (Sea-Land), Recertified Bosun Donald Pressly (extreme left), at a payoff in Port Elizabeth, N.J. on Dec. 21 with the Ship's Committee of (i. to r.) Engine Delegate Stanley' O'Brien, Steward Deie­ gate Patrick Fitzgerald, Deck Delegate L. Bugajewski and Chief Steward I. Buckley, secretary-reporter. The containership is on the run to the Med. Seafarers Log Page 6 V ••'•.VV �I--... . Headquarters Notes by SIU Vice President Frank Drozak I attended the three-day seminar on alcoholism at the Harry Lundeberg School earlier this month and had an opportunity to speak to the assembled Union members, officials, company representatives and guests. This seminar served the important function of focusing our attention on a serious matter—brothers who have a drinking problem. As I told the delegates at the seminar, the SIU has established an alcoholic rehabilitation program to help these men because other programs available are not geared specifically to the needs of the alcoholic seaman, a man whose method of earning a living makes him unique. The SIU Center recognizes seamen's special problems and is staffed by both professional counselors and by Seafarers who are themselves recovered alcoholics. When The Center first was set up, we realized that we have an obligation and responsibility to help our members perform their jobs on board ship. But as the seminar progressed it became evident that SIU members also wanted to help these men overcome their problems because seamen are the kind of people who help each other. I came away from the seminar, as did all the delegates, With the conviction that alcoholism is a disease that can be beat and that the SIU can offer the aid and support needed to help the alcoholics within our industry. * * * I don't have to tell you how many jobs depend on enforcement of the Jones Act or how many ships are being laid up on the West Coast—Far East run because of the third-flag fleets. And you already know how many jobs were created by the 1970 Act and how many jobs an oil cargo preference law would generate. ^ If either an Administration or Co'^gressional majority hostile to a strong U.S. merchant marine is elected, it could be disastrous. Only through SPAD can we participate in these important elections. With the money you give to SPAD we can support those who believe iii the im­ portance of this country's merchant fleet and who will help the SIU to protect its members' jobs. There is too much at stake for us not to give our strongest effort and fullest support to this program. The health of the entire industry and the strength of every Seafarer's job security will hinge on our support of SPAD in the coming months. BOSUNS RECERTIFTCATION PROGRAM This month 12 more Seafarers graduated from the Bosuns Recertification Program. These 12 bosuns bring to 343 the number of SIU brothers who have completed this program since its inception in the summer of 1973. The bosuns, who spend one month down in Piney Point and one month at Headquarters, have upgraded their vocational skills as well as their knowledge of the maritime industry. They have especially learned how essential it is for their Union to be involved in all aspects of maritime, particularly the legislative sphere. *A' SENIORITY UPGRADING PROGRAM The 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program has been very successful in promoting our qualified members to the status of full 'A' book brothers in our Union. I strongly urge each Seafarer who is eligible to apply for this program and I congratulate the six brothers who have successfully completed the one month program at Piney Point and Headquarters this month. f * In another important area, this month marks the beginning of the 1976 presidential race as the first primary opens in New Hampshire. Also, as the entire House of Representatives and one-third of the Senate comes up for election, politicians seeking these seats are starting to plan their 1976 campaigns. The SIU must be ready to take an active role in these national elections, supporting our industry's friends and opposing those who are unfriendly to­ ward maritime. Our industry is almost totally regulated by national and international laws and policies. And it is the Congress and the Administration which will decide which laws and which policies will be put into effect. Congress and the President will decide if this country is to have an oil cargo preference law and if we will move to curb the rate-cutting third-flag fleets on the West Coast. They will be responsible for enforcing the Jones Act and continuing to implement the Merchant Marine Act of 1970. All these issues affect out ability to earn a decent living by going to sea. FIREFIGHTING In the months and years ahead firefighting training will become increasingly important as a pre-requisite for sailing on many of our ships. I urge each member who does not already have a firefighting certificate to take the two-day course which includes classroom training at the Harry Lunde­ berg School and practical training at the jointly sponsored MSC-MARAD firefighting school in Earle, N.J. Upcoming dates for the firefighting course are Mar. 9, 19 and 30. LNG TRAINING In light of the fact that support is rapidly growing for an all-Alaska gas route, I urge all Seafarers who are eligible to take the LNG/LPG training course offered at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Pinev Point. Md. The next course is beginning on March 8. .y '1 • Some Questions Answered On New U.S. Pension Bill Continued from Page 3 have a number of consecutive breaks that equal the total number of years you worked 125 days or more. For example, if you have earned three years of vesting credit and work less than 62Vi days in each of the following three years, you will lose all credit for your seatime. Here are a few important things to remember about vesting and breaks in service. • For every year you work 125 days or more, you receive one year of vest­ ing credit. When you have accumulated 10 years of credit you are vested and can no longer have a break in service in regard to your pension. • If you work less than 125 days in any year but more than 62Vi days, you do not get credit for a year's service but you do not have a break in service. • If you work less than 62Vi days in a year, you have a break in service. If you have a number of consecutive breaks that equal the total number of years credit you have earned, you lose all of that credit. • The breaks must be consecutive to lose your accumulated credit. Even working more than 621^ days in a year will prevent you from losing that credit. • The 125 day requirement only applies to earning vesting credit for a normal pension. • Each and every day worked for a company signatory to our plan will count towards the total number of days needed to qualify for a pension, even if they were accumulated in a year for which you did not receive vesting credit. • Although the new law did not take effect until Jan. 1,1976, your previous seatime will be counted towards vesting credit if you do not have a break in service under the old 90 days in three years rule. What does the section on the Joint and Survivor Annuity provision mean when it says, "a Plan need not pay the wife her benefit if the employee dies within two years after he elects a husband-wife benefit, and his death was not the result of an accident occurring a/fer he made the election**? This section just means that the Pension Plan need not pay a survivor's pen­ sion benefit if a pensioner dies within two years after choosing to receive the survivor benefit. It was included in the law to protect pension plans against people who have terminal illnesses. However, if a married Seafarer who is feligible for a pension dies while he is still an active, working member, his wife will receive a survivor's pension. February, 1976 Here's a Patriotic Baker • Piney Point Cook and Baker grad Jerry Parrel! shows off an Old Glory cake he baked. Page 7 �DISPATCHERS REPORT It JAN. 1-31, 1976 I' f:i. p • 1.1, r I Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville ! 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Deep Sea & Great Lakes Pages REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 3 83 4 31 21 7 19 67 39 26 14 49 7 68 0 0 438 1 11 1 8 1 0 2 6 2 1 2 4 1 6 0 0 46 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 66 4 10 14 6 8 60 31 3 2 37 9 50 0 4 309 2 17 1 3 10 5 2 19 7 0 0 7 2 8 7 0 90 0 1 0 0 .0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 173 19 58 41 17 46 115 52 77 34 88 16 158 0 3 899 5 19 1 11 3 1 11 11 2 4 ,5 9 1 13 0 1 97 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 3 7 0 1 17 2 4 0 31 469 2 0 1 1 0 2 0 6 52 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 2 1 7 0 10 319 0 0 0 0 1 5 0 6 35 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 8 2 2 19 3 2 2 38 937 2 0 2 2 0 0 0 6 103 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 2 58 4 30 15 8 16 50 28 37 11' 38 7 46 0 2 352 3 16 3 5 5 0 3 10 3 5 2 6 1 8 0 0 60 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 54 0 8 7 6 6 47 20 13 1 36 3 49 0 1 253 4 16 3 4 10 4 0 14 7 2 0 6 2 5 8 1 87 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 120 13 57 41 12 48 92 38 76 27 49 18 130 0 2 726 5 44 3 12 5 1 8 27 9 13 12 19 3 25 0 0 181 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 3 6 1 1 19 1 0 1 29 381 5 0 0 0 1 0 0 6 66 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 10 1 0 0 12 265 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 89 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 2 2 17 1 0 1 30 756 7 0 0 3 1 1 0 12 193 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 4 3 34 4 20 7 1 7 25 13 24 4 18 8 36 0 0 146 1 3 1 3 2 0 0 1 0 2 1 0 0 1 0 0 15 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 31 2 13 7 7 9 38 9 11 0 25 3 19 0 2 177 2 23 2 3 9 3 4 31 12 0 0 10 1 12 10 0 122 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 70 11 32 20 5 21 54 17 68 12 31 16 78 0 0 436 0 5 1 4 3 0 0 0 1 5 2 2 0 6 0 0 29 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 2 148 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 3 2 6 183 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 122 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 1 0 0 0 4 440 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 29 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 31 6 25 • 7 5 8 41 10 22 4 22 9 29 0 0 230 2 65 9 28 10 5 6 46 34 16 3 28 13 34 25 2 326 2 1 161 21 51 19 14 25 77 38 61 18 57 20 2 0 3 31 1 8 2 47 277 1,166 109 1,275 10 1 5 7 1 3 0 27 353 447 39 486 Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Ir TOTAL REGISTERED Ail Groups Class A Class B Class C ENGINE DEPARTMENT STEWARD DEPARTMENT ENTRY DEPARTMENT m 1 0 1 1 1 394 1 3 658 9 23 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 1 5 0 0 47 1 3 14 4 6 11 0 3 3 41 699 965 59 1,024 3 4 1 11 0 1 1 21 68 54 24 78 1 1 1 i i 59 15 40 17 6 i 26 i 54 i 14 1 49 i 9 1 27 i 19 i 46 1 1 1 5 1 33 1 3 i 5 i 5 17 5 22 739 28 767 299 8 307 1 0 1 i 55 ® 449 2,455 127 2,582 9r PRESIDENT Paul Hall SECRETARY-TREASURER Joe DiGiorgio EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Cal Tanner VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard Lindsey Williams Frank Drozak Paul Drozak HEADQUARTERS ALPENA, Mich 6754ATe.,BkIyn.ll232 (212) HY 9-6600 800 N. 2 Ave. 49707 (517) EL 4-3616 BALTIMORE, Md. 1216 E. 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St. Mary's County 20674 (301) 994-0010 PORT ARTHUR, Tex 534 9 Ave. 77640 (713) 983-1679 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. 1311 Mission St. 94103 (415) 626-6793 SANTURCE, P. R. 1313 Fernandez, Juncos, Stop 20 00908 (809) 724-2848 SEATTLE, Wash 2505 1 Ave. 9812T (206) MA 3-4334 ST. LOUIS, Mo.. .4581 Gravols Ave. 63116 (314) 752-6500 TAMPA, Fla..2610 W. Kennedy Blvd. 33609 (813) 870-1601 TOLEDO, Ohio 935 Summit St. 43604 (419) 248-3691 WILMINGTON, Calif. 510 N. Broad St. 90744 (213)549-4000 YOKOHAMA, Japan P.O. Box 429 Yokohama Port P.O. 5-6 NIhon Ohdorl ^ Naka-Ku 231-91 201-7935 of January dropped off slightly al compared to the month of December. The slight declme in shipping is due mostly to the near stoppage of all wateihourne traffic on the Great Lakes for the winter. Shipping how­ ever remains fair to good In most ports for our seniority members. Shipping is expected to remain stable pyer the neat few months. Seafarers Log �a vote on a bill: unlimited debate. The non-germane rule allows unrelated amendments to be added to bills, and the strategy is to add them to bills which are certain to pass. * Washiiigton Activities As part of the Washington Activities column, for the next jew months we will be running articles concerning the way in which our form of government works. We hope these articles will prove informative to our members. Representative Government, American Style The Congress of the United States is a fascinating and unique body. It is different from legislative bodies of other Western democratic countries. Most national legislatures work within a parliamentary system with a chief executive (usually called the prime minister) who is elected from the legislature. Cabinet members in many systems are also chosen from the legislature, and remain members of the legislature. Power is usually concentrated in the lower house only. Congress has gone through many changes over the years; it is different now from the way it was during our early history. Both the House of Representatives and the Senate have become much more highly organized than they were originally. The House In the House, the Speaker is the chamber's presiding officer and the majority party's overall leader. In addition, there are majority and minority leaders with assistant floor leaders (whips), their assistants, and a number of supporting organizations to assist with party strategy, legislative scheduling and communi­ cation. At present, the Speaker is Carl Albert. The Majority Leader is Thomas P. (Tip) O'Neill. Today, the Speaker presides over the House, decides points of order, refers bills to appropriate committees, appoints members of select and conference committees. The Constitution does not specify that the Speaker must be a member of the House, but no non-member has ever been selected. The Senate In the Senate, there is no Speaker. The Vice President is the constitutional head of the Senate and in his absence, the President Pro Tempore presides. Neither of them has the power of the Speaker. The Senate is smaller than the House—the Senate has only 100 members; the House has 435. The filibuster and the non-germane rule are characteristics peculiar to the Senate. The filibuster is a time-delaying tactic used by a minority to prevent * * Some developments in Congress since last month's column are: Congress returned from Christmas recess on Jan. 19 for the Second Session of the 94th Congress. Rep. Tom Downing (D-Va.) has announced that he will retire. Rep. Downing is chairman of the House Subcommittee on Merchant Marine and has been a member of Congress since Jan. 3, 1959, representing the First Dis­ trict, which includes Newport News. Three bills vital to our members have been passed or are near final stages as we go to press. • The appropriation bill for the Department of Health, Education and Wel­ fare for fiscal year 1976 (which began last July 1) was vetoed by the President last December. It contained money for the PHS hospitals. Both houses over­ rode the veto—Jan. 27 and 28—and the bill's language clearly states the intent of Congress that the hospitals be kept open. This action makes the legislation public law. • The railroad bill, passed before the recess, was held until Congress re­ turned to prevent the President from pocket vetoing. However, because the President is cutting back on spending, to make the provisions more acceptable to him, the conference committee reduced the amount by $1 billion. Funding includes operation of Penn Central and six other insolvent carriers. The provision opposed by SIU, allowing the railroads to lower rates, is still in the final version, now awaiting the President's signature. • On Jan. 28, the Senate voted 77-19 to establish a 200 mile fishing limit off U.S. coasts to protect American fishermen and their fishing grounds. The Senate bill would go into effect in 1977. The House version, passed in October, has a July 1976 effective date. This and other differences will have to be re­ solved in conference. Hearings are being held in committees on a number of other bills of interest —^water pollution liability, Alaska Gas Pipeline, extension of the Jones Act to the Virgin Islands, outer continental shelf exploration and management, thirdflag rates, merchant marine oversight—but no immediate action is expected. We do continue to monitor them, however, to keep up to date with these bills since all of them iaffect the livelihoods of seamen. Date Job Security in .1. the Fight for J •X' Favorable Legislation Seafarers are urged to contribute to SPAD. It is the way to have your voice heard and to keep your union effective in the fight for legislation to protect the security of every Seafarer and his family. 2:30 p.m. Mar. 8 ... New York Philadelphia .... Mar. 9 ... ... 2:30 p.m. Mar. 10 ... ... 2:30 p.m. Baltimore Mar. 11 ... ... 9:30 a.m.. Norfolk Jacksonville .... Mar. 11 ... ... 2:00 p.m. Mar. 12 ... ... 2:30 p.m. Detroit — Mar. 15 ... Mar. 15 ... ... 2:30 p.m. Houston New Orleans .... Mar. 16 ... ... 2:30 p.m. Mobile 1....... Mar. 17 ... ... 2:30 p.m. San Francisco ... Mar. 18 ... ... 2:30 p.m. Wilmington .... Mar. 22 ... ... 2:30 p.m. Mar. 26 ... ... 2:30 p.m. Seattle Mar. 13 ... ... 10:30 a.m. Piney Point Mar. 11 ... ... 2:30 p.m. San Juan Columbus ...... Mar. 20 ... Mar. 16 ... Chicago ^^ar. 16 . •. Port Arthur .... Buffalo ........ Mar. 17 ... Mar. 18 ... St, Louis Mar. 18 ... Cleveland Mar. 15 ... Jersey City ..... UIW IBU Deep Sea .. ... .. ... .. ... .. ... .. • • • .. • • • 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. • • • • • ... • ... • ... • ... • v • 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. ••• .. ... 5:00 p.m. * • ... 7:00 p.m. ••• .. , .. 5:00 p.m. • • — ... 5:00 p.m. .. .. • • • .. • • • .. • » • •• • .. ... 10:30 a.m. .. • • # ... 1:00 p.m. ... 5:00 p.m. ••• t t t • ... ,.. .,. ... 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:00p.m. 5:00 p.m. • • • •• •• • •• • • • •• •• •• • * ••• • Politics Is Porkchpps Donate to SPAD At ttie microphone is the newly appointed chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission, Karl E. Bakke addressing members of the New York Propellor Club and the Maritime Association of New York following a luncheon given in his honor on Jan. 22 in the port city. Page 9 February, 1976 • - V.I.: m To Protect Your New FMC Head Gives Talk Port ' it * ij r| �Bosun's Seatime. Full of Near Misses I AT SEA A Sea-Land McLean Appearing in the 1976 edition of "Guinness' Book of World Records" is Bosun John Hunter of the S-L 7 containership SS Sea-Land McLean. From Oct. 6, 1972 to Oct. 7, 1973 he rode the ship for 45 crossings of the North Atlantic, a record for most crossings in a year. Brother Hunter steamed 328,500 miles in the year. In the same edition, a world record for the fastest Pacific Ocean crossing from Kobe, Japan to the port of Seattle or equal distance is held by the S-L 7 50,315 dwt containership Sea-Land Commerce. She set the record of 4 days, 21 hours, 24 minutes on May 27, 1973. On July 6, 1973, she sailed 4,840 nautical miles to Long Beach, Calif, at a higher average speed of 33.27 knots. ' M/y Paul Thayer The 10,344 dwt Great Lakes bulk carrier M/V Paul Thayer (Pringle) went into winter layup at Lorain, Ohio after being refloated on Lake Erie's Pelee Passage where she was stranded. Part of her cargo had to be removed to lighten the ship. 55 Delta Bras// Brazil's Ambassador to Trinidad H. E. Sergio Luis Portella de Aguiar and Argentine Consul General to Trinidad Enrique Moresco and their families were visitors aboard the C3 SS Delta Brasil (Delta Line) recently when she called at Port of Spain. The vessel is on the New Orleans-South America run. 5/T Mount Navigator Another SlU-contracted tanker the S/T Mount Navigator (Cove) was tapped for the carriage of 26,40()-tons of wheat to Alexandria and Port Said, Egypt recently loading from the ports of Baltimore, Philadelphia or Norfolk. SS Del Sol The master of the C3 SS Del Sol (Delta Line) Capt. R. A. McDonald at the end of the year wrote to Mrs. George Williamson of Hialeah, Fla.: "As per your instructions and the wishes of your late brother, (Seafarer) Frank Ortiz at 15:30 hours on Dec. 21, 1975 at Latitude 10 degrees 20N and Longitude 29 degrees 36W, 1,145 miles west of the coast of Africa, the ship's crew wq^ mustered and his remains committed to the sea. "Mrs. Williamson, in behalf of the crew and myself, I wish to extend my sympathy over your great loss, but I hope you will find abiding comfort in the fact that your brother's wish was carried out and consolation that it was done by brother S?,afarers, many of whom had sailed with him over the years." 5/T Shenandoah The tanker SS Shenandoah (Hudson Waterways) recently sailed with 22,0()0-tons of grain from the Gulf to a port on the west coast of Mexico. 55 Yellowstone Recently the bulk carrier S/T Yellowstone (Rio Grande) went on a voyage to Karachi, India with a 15,000-toh cargo from the port of Mobile. 55 Potomac The bulk carrier SS Potomac (Empire Trans.) from the port of Tampa will carry a 20,000-ton cargo to Karachi, India. \ 55 Columbia In April, the SS Columbia (Ogden Marine) will sail to Karachi, India from the port of Tampa with a 21,000-ton bulk cargo. SS Boston "I guess I'm just lucky." That's what Recertified Bosun Ray "Blackie" Ferrera asserted when he completed the retraining program and, in a visit to the Log office, told of his many close shaves from the scythe of the Grim Reaper. A headline from the May 1972 issue of the Seafarers LOG: "SIU Man's He­ roic Strength Prevents Death" was the last dramatic episode recently reported in the thrill-packed sea life of this 56year-old charter member of our Union. The LOG story told a tale of how a courageous seaman blessed with super­ human strength became a hero in his own right. It happened aboard the SlU-contracted SS De Soto in the Saigon River at Cat Lai as then 19-year-old OS Mor­ ris Montecino tended mooring lines to the anchor buoys. Just as the 10,475-ton freightship neared the anchorage, she lurched un­ expectedly sideways causing a line to slip a turn. In a flash, Ferrera recalled, "the 8inch Manila rope" encircled the stillsailing Montecino, hurling him to the deck where he was swiftly dragged to­ ward the bow chock. The doomed Seafarer battled frantic­ ally and unsuccessfully to free himself of the snake-like hemp which was se­ curely tangled around his ankles, Fer­ rera said. The moving coil was within seconds of pulling the helpless seaman through the chock to a certain and painful death when he felt the tremendous arms of Bosun Ferrera entwined about his waist pulling him away from disaster, "You don't know how strong you are really until an emergency like this hap­ pens," the 30-year bosun emphasized. Tight Bear Hug For an instant, the cool-headed, 190pound Ferrera held back the pull of the line with his 'tight' bear hug which, he remembered, "broke five of Montecino's ribs." Refusing to give up his life-saving hold on his shipmate, Ferrera said the line began to slip off the young seaman. Not until it had ripped off his shoes and locked onto one ankle, breaking it, the bosun added. Finally, they both fell to the deck free of the line which hurtled through the chock over the side. Seafarer Ferrera suffered deck fric­ tion burns and bruises of his arms, back and knees. Montecino, beside theiractures, was badly bruised and battered all over his body, but thankfully, alive, saved by his valiant brother of the sea. The Florida-born bosun, who Joined the International Seamen's Union in Recertified Bosun Leyal E. Joseph of the containership SS Boston (SeaLand) says "Once again the crew of the SS Boston has proven themselves to be very capable seamen. "A gentleman by the name of Solomon Zelonker of North Miami had his boat sunk from under him on Sunday (Nov. 23) evening off the coast of Florida. About 2 p.m. on Monday he was spotted in the ocean hanging on to the seat of his boat by Third Mate Joe Disarno. Capt. Nils Aaadland was called to the bridge and he immediately started a rescub attempt. ' "The port lifeboat was launched and made its way to the man. He was taken into the lifeboat. After talking with him and finding out that he was alone when his boat sank and there was no one else to be picked up, he was brought back to the ship. "Zelonker was then given dry clothing, coffee and cigarettes by the crew. He expressed his gratefulness and very warm thanks to the crew. After resting awhile, he was transferred to a Coast Guard cutter to be taken ashore. "It was indeed as smooth an operation as could be expected by any crew." ' J I ' Morris Montecino Ray "Blackie" Ferrera 1936 in Tampa, said the captain of the De Soto recommended him for the U.S. Merchant Marine Distinguished Service Medal for his feat. But the SIU crew of the SS Platte (Ogden Marine) got the yearly award for rescuing 31 Finnish seamen off the stricken tanker, SS Ragny. ^ Another near miss for the doughty bosun, he declared, was aboard the SS Kyska (Waterman) on the Murmansk convoy run to Russia in 1943. "Ships sunk all around us everyday. And ammo ships blew up before we reached Murmansk where we spent 15 days with air raids every night." On her next or following voyage, the Kyska was sunk, too, he said. Fortunately, he says, "I was never torpedoed." A plaque in the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship Museum re­ minded Ferrera of his lost shipmate. Seafarer Jean Domingues who died on the SS William Moultrie (Waterman) which received a unit gallant ship cita­ tion for her work on the Murmansk run in 1942. His seafaring career began, Ferrera pointed out, when his deceased brotherin-law, Manuel Perez, 71, who retired from the SIU in 1950, encouraged him to sail the seven seas for 39 years. "I learned from him. He taught me how to splice rope and wire, and every­ thing else he had picked up as a bosun on Portuguese sailing ships." The Portuguese-Cherokee bosun had to interrupt his recertification training at Union Headquarters to attend the funeral of his brother-in-law inentor who died in Tampa May 24. Ferrera's brother, Joseph is a rethed tug boat captain of Tampa Harbor. NearMiss Next near-fatal miss for the bosun occurred in 1941 just before the war began for America when he missed the freightship SS Helen Margaret (Bull Line). She sailed an hour early without Ferrera from Port Tampa bound for Baltimore in the dead of winter with a cargo of phosphates. She was never seen again. Torpedoed! Ferrera resides in the shipbuilding town of Chickasaw, Ala., outside of Mobile, with his wife, Elsie, who's also part Cherokee, and his mother-in-law Mrs, Irene Lofton, 83, who, he said, has been with them for 20 years. The Ferreras's offspring have long grown up and gone out on their own as their sea­ faring father did. Again in 1941, but this time in the Caribbean, off Trinidad, he said, his ship sighted a sub's periscope and tried to ram her. His ship missed when the sub crash dived. Seafarers"Log Page 10 • .I'-.'sf' . 'vj;''T,'..A,"-'-A �Seafarer, SICf Crew Are Cited tor Rescue at Sea AB Luis A. Malave and the SIU crew of the USNS Tallulah (Hudson Waterways) recently received a citation from the U.S. Navy's Military Sealift Command and the Distinguished Sea Rescue Award for saving 257 crewmembers and entertainers off the burn­ ing British cruise liner, the MV Cunard Ambassador 30 miles southwest of Key West, Fla. on Sept. 12, 1974. Other SIU Tallulah crewmembers honored were: Recertified Bosun Jo­ seph C. Donovan; AB R. W. Rogens; AB Joe Royce Bennett; AB Lacluis Walbert; AB Arthur L. Mallory; AB John Panders; OS Patrick H. Key; OS Marco Tulio Mora Jr.; Educational Di­ rector W. L. Pritchett; Oiler G. Garza; Oiler C. Everett Gerald;.Oiler R. Can­ non; FOWT. D. Terry, Jr.; FOWT. G. Lindsay; FOWT. C. B. Eagleson; Wiper W. M. Semmons; Chief Steward John W. Parker, Jr.; Cook Esquival Olfido; Cook R. D. Bridgers; Messman Walter E. Deverearf; Messman Dewey E. Em­ ory and Utility Grant Marzett. Seafarer Malave, 42, then an OS aboard the MSC tanker partially loaded with a cargo of jet fuel enroute to Charleston, S.C. from Tampa, said he was the first on the 4 a.m. to 12 forward lookout watch to spot smoke coming from the burning cruise ship after the Tallulah was diverted by the U.S. Coast Guard to aid in the rescue. The Ambassador radioed she was on her way to New Orleans to pick up passengers for a cruise to Mexico when a ruptured fuel line ignited a blaze in her engine room. Finally, most of her crew was ordered into their lifeboats. Brother Malave, who joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1970, added he and his shipmates helped many of the survivors, some of them women, out of their lifeboats around 10:30 a.m., giving them blankets, clothes and hot food and coffee. Some had to be cau­ tioned not to smoke on deck. Later, he said, the Tallulah carried them to Miami where they were met by a band and happy relatives and friends. 'Meanwhile, back at the Ambassador, the Coast Guard cutter Cape York put a 96-man crew aboard the English ves­ sel to fight the five-deck fire as the cutter Diligence shot a stream of water into the flames. When the Ambassador's emergency power supply cut out during the night, the Guardsmen left the ship as she was towed to Key West. Malave, no stranger to awards and honors, was cited nine times as a New York City auxiliary police officer for saving people in fires in 1973-4 in Man­ hattan's 23rd Precinct and Kew Gar­ dens, Queens by the police commission- ASHORE Chesapeake & Delaware Canal AB Clarence L. Cousins, last riding on the C4 SS Portmar (Calmar) in 1975 "wishes to commend a Capt. Thompson, now a pilot through the C & D Canal, for his timely assistance at a period when it meant a lot to me ... Even though the incident happened some time ago ... "It was when he was master on the LST Bethcoaster on the run from Spar­ rows Pt., Md. to Bridgeport and New Haven, Conn. . . . Suffice to say that his efforts in my behalf were in the finest traditions of our seagoing brotherhood and will always be remembered with feelings of deep gratitude by me . . . This is a tribute to him for his kindness to a member of his crew at the time." USPHS Hospital, Sfaten Is., N.Y. Luis A. Malave er, the Patrolmen's Benevolent Assn. and the American Federation of Police. He upgraded to AB at Piney Point this year and said he'll soon get his firefighting and lifeboat endorsements. His and the Tallulah Seafarers' cita­ tions from the MSC's commander. Rear Adm. S. H. Moore read in part: "Enclosed is a citation which recog­ nizes your contribution . . . For that rescue, the crew of the USNS Tallulah has been awarded the Distinguished Sea Rescue Award by the American Institute of Merchant Shipping and the Maritime Section of the National Safety Council. . . This marks the third time a MSC ship has won this coveted award. The achievements by you and your ship­ mates illustrate the professionalism of both the MSC Civil Service mariners and the Union seamen who man com­ mand ships operated by private con­ tractors as was the USNS Tallulah. I am certain that this was an experience that you will long remember, one that is in keeping with the highest traditions of the sea and human brotherhood. Congratulations for a job well done." Brother Malave's individual and his shipmates' Distinguished Sea Rescue Award also read in part: **In recognition of an outstanding safety achievement involving highly meritorious service and in appreciation of a feat which reflects credit upon the entire American merchant marine ^ . . this award (goes) to Luis A. Malave of the USNS Tallulah (MSC) for his part in the dramatic rescue . .. This award is emblematic of the highest traditions of safety beyond the call of duty which have characterized American ships and American Seafarers since Colonial times.'* Friends of Seafarer Herbert M. "Frenchy" De Boissiere from coast-to-coast will be glad to know that the USPHS Hospital here reports that on Feb. 6 he was in "satisfactory condition" in Ward AB4 following an operation there on Jan. 16. Toledo Grain shipments moved through this port in 1975 topped the record figure of 91.2-million tons of grain shipped in 1971 here. As of Nov. 1, more than 100-million tons of grain were handled. Mobile With more than 22.6-million bushels of grain passing through this port from Aug. 1 up to Nov. 1, a record high was set for that period. The amount rep­ resented $30 million. Port of Wilmington, Calif. After an hiatus of 38 years, Recertified Bosun Tadeusz Chilinski and his sister who is visiting the U.S. from Poland, were reunited. Iljichevsk, Russia On Christmas Day here aboard the anchored OBO, the SS Ultramar (West­ chester Marine), Seafarers had a lunch of fresh Maryland oysters, steamed Gulf shrimps, fresh white potato salad, cottage cheese fruit salad, cream of tomato soup, roast young turkey with sage dressing and giblet gravy, cranberry jelly, baked glazed sugar-cured ham with a fruit sauce, oven roast rib of beef to order au jus, butter pearl onions, broiled fresh salmon steaks in lemon butter, mashed rutabagas, fresh cauliflower, candied carrots, braised fresh kale, choco­ late cake, lemon cream pie and assorted fresh fruits! If that wasn't enough for a good feeder, here they had a Thanksgiving Day dinner of stuffed celery, rose radishes, spring onions, chilled eggnog, chilled tomato salad with assorted dressings, beef consome, fresh shrimp cocktail, Tom turkey with oyster dressing and gravy, cranberry sauce, rib of beef and ham, steamed yellow rice, cut green beans, turnip greens with roots, candied sweet yams, fresh com on the cob, whipped potatoes with cheese, baked acom squash, hot hard rolls, .mince and pumpkin pie, pound and fruit cake, assorted salted nuts, hard candies, ice cream, cookies, cafe noir and cold beer. Wow! A feast for a king. Baltimore This port's Curtis Bay Coal Pier shipped the largest amount of coal overseas last year since the Marshall Plan year of 1947. And the port's Dundalk Marine Terminal handled a record load of containerized cargo during the first nine months of the year. More than 6.73-million tons of coal—5.1-million tons to Japan—were also shipped to the United Kingdom, France; Germany and Argentina. In 1947, a record 11..4-million tons of coal were shipped. More than 1.7-million tons of containerized cargo amounting to 149,612 containers moved through the terminal. An increase of 22,680 boxes and 70,371-tons over last year for the same period. Hydra, Greece A 4,500-year-old hulk of a sunken ship has been found on an isle near here. This is 1,000 above the previous oldest ship ever discovered. Greek archaeol­ ogists reported pottery found in the wreck shows the vessel sank between 2,700 and 2,200 B.C. l^ven^ cents of every dolter ^nt in shipping on Xmeric«n>flag vessels i^msins in this countiyj making n vei^ sahsianfial contribution to the natiottal February, 1976 Tubarao, Brazil This iron ore port has the world's biggest ore loading berth. Peak loading capacity is 20,000-tons an hour with 40,000-tons an hour expected in the future. The ore terminal can handle ships of 270,000 dwt. When current build­ ing is completed the berth will be able to handle vessels of 400,000 dwt. Page 11 �i• PANAMA (Sea-Land Service), De­ cember 7—Chairman, Recertified Bo­ sun Cyril Mize, Jr.; Secretary J. Mar; Educational Director E. Ford. $17.75 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. A sug­ gestion was made that crewmembers donate to SPAD. Chairman and all crewmembers expressed hope that Steve Troy, San Francisco port agent recovers very soon". A suggestion was made that a movie fimd be made up from the ar­ rival pool. Next port Balboa. NEWARK (Sea-Land Service), De­ cember 13—Chairman, Recertifi^ Bo­ sun E. D. Christiansen; Secretary L. Crane; Educational Director R. P. Cole­ man; Deck Delegate G. C. Somerville; Engine Delegate A. L. Craig; Steward Delegate R. V. Ceiling. Some disputed OT in deck department. Chairman dis­ cussed the firefighting school and life­ boat training at Piney Point and the importance of crewmembers upgrading. It was suggested that crewmembers do­ nate to SPAD. Next port Seattle. TEX (Alton Steamship), December 9—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Tom Walker; Secretary Jimmie Bartlett; Ed­ ucational Director Torry Kidd, Jr.; Steward Delegate C. H. Martin. $8.25 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Re­ certified Bosun Tom Walker brought the membership up-to-date on the Piney Point school and the importance of donating to SPAD. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port Tampa. ALLEGIANCE (International Ocean Transport), December 7—Chairman S. T. Grooms; Secretary C. Hurlburt; Ed­ ucational Director J. Sanchez. No dis­ puted OT. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a fine Thanks­ giving Day dinner. Observed one min­ ute of silence in memory of our de­ parted brothers and for those men who lost their lives at Pearl Harbor on De­ cember 7, 1941. Next port New York. OVERSEAS ALEUTIAN (Mari­ time Overseas), December 14—Chair­ man, Recertified Bosun William Morris; Secretary Higgs; Educational Director Sears; Steward Delegate Guillermo Grojales. No disputed OT. Re­ port to Seafarers Log: "Ships crew and officers collected $200 for chief elec­ trician to help share expenses. He had illness at home and left the ship in Novorossiysk, Russia on November 9, 1975." SEA-LAND COMMERCE, December 14—Chairman, L. G. G. Reck; Secretary Gus Skendelas; Edu­ cational Director William G. Heater; Deck Delegate John Nelson. Some dis­ puted OT in engine department. All communications were posted. Question was brought up on how to open port holes in case of emergency. This ques­ tion will be answered at the next safety meeting to which everyone is invited. A discussion was held on donating to SPAD. Next port Kobe. TAMARA GUILDEN (Transport Commercial), December 28—Chairmaii. Recertified Bosun Peter Sernyk; ^ Secretary N. Hatgimisios; Educational * Director R. Nielson; Deck Delegate Rafael Lugo; Engine Delegate John Nettles; Steward Delegate Frank Okoorian. $9.80 in ship's fund. Some dis­ puted OT in deck department. Tele­ gram received from Headquarters was read and posted. A vote of thanks to the steward and his department for the won­ derful Thanksgiving and Christmas din­ ner and the trouble they all went through to please the crew. Page 12 SEA-LAND ECONOMY (Sea-Land Service), December 28 — Chairman, Recertified Bosun F. H, Johnson; Secre­ tary L. Nicholas; Deck Delegate J. D. Farragut; Engine Delegate I. Galeas; Steward Delegate S. Morris. No Dj^ puted OT. Chairman discussed SPA donations and advised all crewmembers to read iht Seafarers Log. Report from the secretary: "A belated but not for­ gotten Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all hands at Headquar­ ters." Communications from Paul Hall were read and explained in their en­ tirety at the meeting. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a won­ derful Christmas dinner and continuous good service and food. Next port New Orleans. PONCE DE LEON (Puerto Rico Marine Mgt.), December 13—Chair­ man, Recertified Bosun R. Burton; Sec­ retary C. Rice; Educational Director J. Quintella; Deck Delegate James Corder; Steward Delegate Robert Spencer. No disputed OT. Chairman spoke on articles that appear in the Seafarers Log. Everything running smoothly. COLUMBIA (Ogden Sea Transport), December 28—Chairman, Recertified Bosim Clarence E. Prjfor; Secretary Hutcherson; Deck Delegate Jack D. Brown; Engine Delegate Jay Barnett; Steward Delegate MjApn Dale. $12.25 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a very fine Christmas dinner and a holiday atmosphere aboard ship. Happy New Year to all hands. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our de­ parted brothers. Next port. Port Said. ELIZABETHPORT (Sea-Land Serv­ ice), December 14—Chairman, Recer­ tified Bosun V. T. Nielsen; Secretary George W. Gibbons; Educational Di­ rector David Able; Engine Delegate Michael Miller. $122 in ship's fund. $5 in movie fund. No disputed OT. Chairman held a discussion on donat­ ing to SPAD. Secretary reported that there were better movies on board for this trip. Also that food and other sup­ plies were obtained for the'orphanage. A vote of thanks to the deck depart­ ment for keeping the pantry and the messroom clean. Next port Naples, Italy. Digest of SlU Ships' Meetings INGER (Reynolds Metal Co.), De­ cember 28—Chairman, P. R. Price; Secretary Duke Hall; Educational Di-, rector R. D. Holmes; Deck Delegate D. Boone; Steward Delegate John Calhoim. $83.03 in ship's fund. No dis­ puted OT. Radiogram from Paul Hall on the Russian grain deal was read and posted. A vote of thanks for a nice Christmas,dinner through the efforts of the steward department. Report to Sea­ farers Log: "A lifetime wish was ful­ filled for some of the crew while ship was in Haifa, Israel as they went on a tour of some of the Holy Land." Ob­ served one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port Philadelphia. scial shj|)'s ininuteis ^SPANAMA MAYAGUEZ DELTA BRASIL DEL SOL C /: YELLOWSTONE JEFF DAVIS ERNA ELIZABETH STONEWi^ JACPSON SHOSHONE ARECBBO SAN JUAN ;DMTA ARGENTINAii /irtLTA URUGUAY MOUNT WASHINGTON WALTER RICE COUNCIL GROVE BEAUREGARD ^SEAT.AND POTOMAC IROBERXE.LEE IDELTA SUD. IPORTLAND ItGALVESTON I BORINQUEN ; '.jSAMUEL CHASE fMAUMEE • : V- SAM HOUSTON (Waterman Steam­ ship), December 28—Chairman, Recer­ tified Bosun Edwin C. Craddock; Sec­ retary Thomas Liles, Jr.; Educational Director Herbert Calloe; Deck Delegate Gordon L. Davis; Engine Delegate Gary J. Bryant; Steward Delegate Derrell G. Reynolds. $29 in ship's fund. Some dis­ puted OT in steward department. $145 in movie fund. Minutes of last meeting and SIU crew list mailed to Head­ quarters from Aqaba, Jordan. Letter on grain deal was read and posted by ship's chairman. A vote of thanks to'the stew­ ard department for a very good Christ­ mas dinner. Observed one minute of silence in ntemory of our departed brothers. Next port New York. following v^sels: CIL^ESTON CAROLINA SHENANDOAH ST. LOUIS SUMMIT CANTIGNY • BALTIMORE ELIZABETHPORL SEA4AND PRODUCER: AMERICAN EXPLORER DEL RIO MOUNT EXPLORER OAKLAND : ::• OVERSEAS ANCE^ JACKSONVILLE lANCHORAGE ^ vE iMERRIMAC SEA-LAND CONSUMER CARTER BRAXTON/ ' :CACTSEAS NATALIE^;:/ TAMPA •• " RESOURCE DELTA MAR (LOS ANGELES :MK>HAWK' : ONTICELLO VICTORY DOLPHIN B. WATERftLiN SEA-LAND MCLEAN (Sea-Land Service), December 30—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun J. Richburg; Secretary R. Buie; Educational Director H. S. Martin; Deck Delegate B. R. Scott; Engine Delegate R. Machaj; Steward Delegate F. Rogers. Bosun thanked all delegates for a Job well done and the steward department for a fine Thanks­ giving and Christmas dinner. A report was read on the grain deal. Chairman suggested that all members participate in SPAD. A safety meeting was held and all suggestions win be implemented. The fire and boat drill was very good. Next port San Francisco. SEA-LAND FINANCE (Sea-Land Service), December 28—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun James W. Pulliam; Sec­ retary Ceasar F. Blanco; Educational Director Dale Susbilla; Deck Delegate Jennings J. Long; Engine Delegate Wil­ liam Leeper; Steward Delegate Charles N. Ratcliff. No disputed OT. Any dona­ tion to the movie fund will be appre­ ciated. Telegram from Paul Hall was read and discussed. Crewmembers were urged to stay active and keep up with the latest by reading the Seafarers Log. Next port Yokohama. OGDEN YUKON (Ogden Marine), December 7—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Vernon Bryant; Secretary Mario Canalejo, Sr.; Educational Director Riley Mills. All notices received from Headquarters were read and posted. Chairman gave a vote of thanks to all brothers for the way everybody per­ formed aboard the ship in Odessa, Rus­ sia. Secretary extended a vote of thanks to the steward department and the boys from Piney Point, for a Job well done on this voyage. No disputed OT. Ob­ served one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. SEA-LAND MARKET (Sea-Land Service), December 28—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun Walter Nash; Secretary A. Panagorouies; Education^ Director Nillo Reitti. Chairman read the tele­ gram from President Paul Hall.^Ek-: plained to the members the value of SPAD and the results of the agreement with Russia on the grain deal. A talk was held on safety aboard ship. No dis­ puted OT. A vote of thanks to the stew­ ard department for a terrific Christmas dinner. Report to the Seafarers Log: "Our messhall was decorated with live wreaths, flowers and poinsettias. It was a real Christmas festivity and everjrone felt at home away from home." AGUADILLA (Puerto Rico Marine Operating), December 13—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Victor Carbone, Jr.; Secretary W. W. Reid; Educational Di­ rector S. Wala. Some disputed OT in deck department. Chairman reported on the new courses in diesel engineering that are open to everyone. The new ships being built today will require crewmembers to have lifeboat and firefighting tickets. $8.50 in ship's fund. A vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a Job well done. TRANSCOLORADO (Hudson Wa­ terways), December 9—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun T. A. Tolentino; Sec­ retary J. Pitetta; Educational Director J. Peterson. $20 in ship's fund. No dis­ puted OT. Chairman reported on dona­ tions to SPAD. Next port Subic Bay. OGDEN WHLAMETTE (Ogden Marine), December 14—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun E. K. Bryan; Secretary Kelly; Deck Delegate Carlos Spina; Engine Delegate Martin Fox; Steward Delegate R. E. Leonard. No disputed OT. Chairman suggested that all crew­ members should read the President's Report in the Seafarers Log. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a Job well done. Seafarers Log �K SEAFARERS February, 1976 Historic Alcoliolisnci Seminar Held The SlU held an historic, as well as a very successful, three-day sem­ inar on alcoholism at the Harry Lundeberg School on the weekend of Jan. 30. Attended by many Union officials, members, company repre­ sentatives and guest speakers, the seminar, entitled "The Problem Drinker in Industry," was perhaps the first of its kind ever given by a trade union in this country. Two rank-and-file members from each constitutional port were elected at special meetings on Tuesday, Jan, 27 to attend the seminar and repre­ sent the entire SIU membership. They were joined by SIU port agents and other Union officials, and repre­ sentatives from various SIU con­ tracted companies. The participants in the seminar heard welcoming speeches from SIU officials and members of the HLS staff, and throughout the three-day seminar listened to speeches by lead­ ers in the field who discussed the medical, psychological and social problems of alcoholism. Need Full Support A crowd of well over 100 people gathered in the auditorium of the SS Zimmerman on Friday evening to hear HLS Vice President Mike Sacco welcome them to the seminar and explain that in order for the SIU's alcoholic rehabilitation program to succeed, it "must have the full sup­ port from all of us." Following a greeting from HLS President Hazel Brown, the audience saw a film en­ titled "The Other Guy," which helped to dispel the myth of the stereotype alcoholic as only a "skid row bum." On Saturday morning SIU Vice President Frank Drozak and HLS President Hazel Brown spoke' to the delegates and officially launched the seminar's program. Throughout the next two days, speakers from the BlU President Paul Hall delivers "Departing Challenge" to participants at the close of alcoholism seminar. medical profession, representatives on the problems of alcoholism and from labor and management, and made suggestions and recommenda­ experts in the field of alcoholic reha­ tions for implementing the best pos­ bilitation addressed the participants sible alcoholic rehabilitation program on practically every phase of the at Piney Point. problems of alcoholism. Tour of the Center Besides listening to the speeches by the various guests, all the par­ On Saturday, all those who at­ ticipants took an active part in the tended the seminar were given a tour seminar themselves. All the delegates of the SIU Alcoholic Rehabilitation were divided into separate small Center Jocated on the HLS Valley groups—seven in all—where they Lee Farm. The Rehab Center staff, were to discuss the present Alcoholic comprised of both professional and Rehabilitation Program at Piney Seafarer counselors, was on hand to Point, make recommendations for give the participants a guided tour expanding and improving it, and of the entire facility, and at the same seek ways to encourage Seafarers time provide information and answer who have alcoholic problems to get all questions about the rehabilitation help at the SIU Alcoholic Rehabilita­ program. tion Center. On Sunday afternoon, following These small groups of from 12-15 the final guest speaker and last group people held sessions on both Satur­ session, SIU President Paul Hall de­ day and Sunday. With one of the livered a "departing challenge" to guest speakers serving as a leader, those in attendance. President Hall ^ach group held general discussions congratulated everyone for a most Harry Lundeberg School Vice President Mike Sacco welcomes participants to the opening of the seminar, successful seminar and told the audi­ ence that "this is one of the better things we've ever done—to try and help our brothers." Conceding that the maritime in­ dustry had a "bad record on alcohol­ ism," President Hall said "it's time we did something about it." He asked for "cooperation among everyone to make this a successful program", and charged Union officials and brother members alike with the responsibility of "helping our shipmates and im­ proving the quality of ourselves." When the seminar was adjourned, practically everyone, from Union of­ ficials to company representatives to guest speakers and staff members, conceded ihat they had learned a great deal about the problems of al­ coholism that they had not known. And, there seemed to be a determined resolve among all to make , the SIU Alcoholic Rehabilitation Program a great success, now and in the future. Tom Heggarty, who was participating in the Bosuns Recertification Program at Piney Point during the seminar, picks up some reading material on the alcoholism problem before returning to auditorium to hear next speaker. -/L �Droziak Outlines Goals, Purposes of RekaL SIU Vice President Frank Drozak opened the three-day seminar on "The Problem Drinker In Industry" with a strong endorsement of a meaningful program "to help our brothers recover from this disease of alcoholism." Drozak told the assembled partici­ pants—SIU port agents, elected dele­ gates from all constitutional ports, and recognized authorities in the field of alco­ holism—that the SIU recognized alco­ holism as a treatable disease and that "It's up to us to develop a program to help our members recover." He said: "It will do no good to hold this con­ ference, discuss the problem, make recommendations—and then go back to our ports and to our ships and do nothing." Drozak began his opening remarks with a reminder of the tragic conse­ quences of alcoholism. He told of a brother Seafarer who froze to death last December in the doorway of a building only a few blocks from Union Head­ quarters. He told of another Seafarer— a 24-year-old graduate of Piney Point who had just recently been released from a USPHS hospital for alcoholism —who was found floating in the harbor at Rotterdam. "They died needlessly," Drozak said. "They died because they needed help. and none of us was there to help." The SIU Vice President went on to state the goal of the SlU's Alcoholic Rehabilitation Program. "We need to help the other guy—the guy who canT help himself." He told the delegates that "alcoholism is a disease, and it's nothing to be ashamed of." He explained that the SIU is involved in establishing an alcoholic program for its members because hospital programs are inadequate and insufficient when it comes to dealing with Seafarers. "The seaman is unique, he is a shy person," Drozak said. Then, noting that The SIU Rehab Center is staffed not only by professional counselors, but by Seafarer counselors as well, he said "seamen are the kind of people who help each other. A seaman can com­ municate with other seamen. Put him in with strangers and he's lost." Citing the effects of alcoholism on not only the alcoholic himself, but his fam­ ily and friends as well. Vice President Drozak noted that "the biggest per­ centage of broken homes are among seamen." And, he said, "it doesn't have to be this way; I think we can change it." The SIU Vice President also told the assembly that "we have an obligation and responsibility" to see to it that our members are fully able to perform their jobs on board ship. He cil^d the new, technologically-advanced vessels which have been constructed, andifeaid that all Seafarers, must be at top efficiency when working aboard these ships. This means, he said, no alcoholics on the job. . . In order for that to happen, he noted that it would be the responsibility of all the port agents to "encourage any member with an alcoholism problem to get help here at The SIU Center." He said that the port agents should de­ velop programs in their ports, and set up a referral system whereby all the men who need help with an alcoholism problem know about The Rehab Center and are convinced that the program can help them. In closing. Vice President Drozak said that not only should we "get them down here and help our brothers re­ cover, but we have to be there when they leave to give them all the help they need." This means, he said, that "back in the ports and on the ships, both officials and members must help and see to it that a man who is a re­ covering alcoholic, stays that way." He also asked the delegates to do their part and make suggestions and recommendations for instituting the Fiank Drozak "We need to help the other guy—the guy who can't help himself." best possible program the SIU can for­ mulate. He said that "we must answer certain, important questions. How do we get seamen to enter the program? How do we help them after they leave The Rehab Center and return to their home ports?" He said that "we can't let these two days pass us by." He stated that "we have to come up with ideas and views" and then go and develop the best pos­ sible program. If '• • ._ • e|.- ^ ^ HLS President Hazel Brown presents plaque commemorating weekend semi nar to Bill Hibbert, Director of SlU's Alcoholic Rehabilitation Program. HLiS President Cites Many Success Stories i#' / Hazel Brown "We can start today .. .to solve this problem." Page 14 Following Vice President Drozak's speech, HLS-President Hazel Brown described the first big expansion at the Lundeberg School — the educational programs instituted in 1971—and drew a comparison between the "problems we had to solve five years ago, and the problems we have to solve today." Noting that the educational pro-grams which were begun in 1971 were an outgrowth of an educational con­ ference held that year. President Brown said, "we can start today, the way we started with that educational confer­ ence, to solve this problem." Many Success Stories The HLS President told the audience about the many success stories which have taken place at Piney Point since the first big educational expansion. She talked about all the trainees who have graduated and gone on to careers at sea; and all the Seafarers who have upgraded their skills, including QMEDs, Quartermaster, Stewards, and men who have gone through other pro­ grams such as the Bosuns Recertified Program and the 'A' Seniority Upgrad­ ing Program. She also noted the huge success of the General Educational Development (GED) Program at Piney Point, whereby many Seafarers who had very little formal education went to the Lundeberg School and obtained a high ,school diploma. "It made us all feel very good," she said, "to see these men, some of them in their 50's and 60's who had not been to school in over 40 years, come down here, complete our GED Program and obtain that high school diploma." President Brown told the members of the audience that it was up to them to "think how we can best implement this alcoholism program. We should think of ways to do it on the ships, in the halls and in the homes, not just down here at Piney Point." The HLS President concluded by stating that "five years ago I said in launching our educational program, that our gqal was^to develop the *whole man.' We have made great progress to­ ward that goal, and. although we still have some problems, I have no doubt that we can succeed in solving them." Seafarers Log �and W^liy of Alcoliolism" Tlie Following the conclusion of Presi­ dent Brown's remarks, HLS Vice Presi­ dent Mike Sacco introduced the first guest speaker of the seminar: Dr. LeClair Bissell, Chief of the Smithers Alcoholism and Treatment Center, Roosevelt Hospital, New York City. Dr. Bissell spoke to the participants on "The Who, What, and Why of Alco­ holism." Dr. Bissell told the audience that when it comes to the problems of alco­ holism, "you can divide people into two groups—those who see this problem, and those who refuse to see it. And," she continued, "by virtue of this semi­ nar being held this weekend, I can see that your Union and its leaders fall into the category of those who see it." Noting that an old theory of alco­ holism stated that an alcoholic was "an emotlmially disturbed person,'' the doctor said that It was only during the 1950's that It began being diagnosed as a "disease." And, finally only as recently as 1971 did the American College of Physicians officially classify alcoholism as a "disease." One of the problems in treating this disease* she said, is that the medical profession is only slowly beginning to learn about alcoholism. Even today there is a lack of knowledge about the disease, and Dr. Bissell cited the fact that "there are 114 medical schools in the United States and only 15 of them have any educational program dealing with alcoholism." Ms. Bissell then went on to talk about who is likely to be affected by this disease and described some of its characteristics. She told the audience that although "there is no evidence to support the view that it is inherited, we have. found that it tends to run in families." She also said that statistics indicate that "the chances of a man being an alcoholic are four times as great" as those of a woman. Other figures show that half of the wives of alcoholics had an alcoholic parent, and blacks tend to become alcoholics at a younger age. Although she described alcohol as "a very, simple drug which dissolves very easily," she warned the group that it also "does harm to virtually every part of your body except a few. The only areas it doesn't affect eventually are your hair, the enamel of your teeth and the urinary bladder." Dr. LeClair Bissell "An alcoholic does not want to hear that he is one. So, he will do everything to convince you and himself that he is not an alcoholic, that he has his problem under control." No Simple Definition The doctor told the audience that "we know that alcoholics are different, but what we don't know is how they got that way." She went on to say that "we don't have any one simple cause for this disease and there is no simple definition or diagnosis. There is no one symptom that every alcoholic has." Ms. Bissell noted that there were "a few" definitions of an alcoholic. One, by the World Health Organization (WHO), states that an "alcoholic is a person whose chronic use of alcohol causes any trouble in any major area of life—his job, his homelife, or his health." Another definition, she said, is that an "alcoholic is a person who cannot on any given occasion predict how much he will drink." Dr. Bissell discussed a few of the physical symptoms of alcoholism, in­ cluding the frightening experience of "blackouts." She said alcoholics fre­ quently suffer from "blackouts"—^that is they go through "a period of time when the alcoholic may or may not look drunk, and when he doesn't remember anything." She also told the participants that a major problem in dealing with alco­ holics is the "denial factor"—the fact that "an alcoholic does not want to hear that he is one. So," she continued, "he will do everything to convince you and himself that he is not an alco­ holic, that he has his problem 'under control'." In conclusion, Ms. Bissell reminded the audience that alcoholism is an "addiction, like an addiction to any other drug." And, she said, if a person does become "physically addicted" to alcohol, he can "die from withdrawal" just like any other drug addict. i \ Dr. LeClair Bissell, one of the guest speakers at the seminar, answers questions for (I to r.): SlU Representative Ed Morris: UIW Representative Pat Moran, and SlU Representative George McCartney, during recess. Sliulman Answers Question "Wky Treatment?" The first guest speaker on Saturday afternoon was Dr. Gerald Shulman, representing the Chit Chat Foundation, an Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center in Wernersville, Pa. Dr. Shulman, who told the audience that he saw his "role here today as a consultant", addressed the participants on "Why Treatment?" Dr. Shulman began by telling the as­ sembly that alcoholism "has many char­ acteristics, and it's an insidious illness." He went on to say that alcoholism is "progressive, it will either get better or get worse." Other characteristics he said, are that it is "chronic, the symp­ toms will either exacerbate, or they will remiss;" and it is "incurable, an alco­ holic can't be cured, but he can re­ cover." After telling the audience that a major problem in dealing with alco­ holics is that they "deny the presence of addiction, they can't face it and they do not want to give up booze," Shulman cited a few statistics concerning alco­ holics. He said that the average alco­ holic who does not receive treatment has his life span shortened by about 12 years. And, he stated that about 25,000 deaths a year are attributable to alco­ holism, including traffic accidents, both Special Supplement % pedestrian and passenger. Definitely Treatable Dr. Shulman then told the partici­ pants that "alcoholism is definitely treatable," and described the two phases which he said make up the treat­ ment. The first phase is "detoxifica­ tion," which he described as the "process of getting a person from the drinking state ia a point where alcohol is no longer in the body and he is rela­ tively healthy." He stated that this phase "deals with the physical, the body," and can be given in a medical or non-medical environment. The second phase of the treatment, and just as important, is the rehabilita­ tion. This phase. Dr. Shulman said, "deals with the head," and its objective is to get the person to a "point where he won't drink again." The overall goal of treatment, he continued, is to get the alcoholic "not only to stop using it, but to go beyond that point. To get him to lead a positive life style." However, the speaker went on, even though "we know how to treat this disease^" he admitted that there were some obstacles which prevent a successful fight against alcoholism in many cases. He said one was the mistaken belief that all alcoholics are "skid row bums," and Dr. Gerald Shulman The overall goal of treat­ ment is to get the alcoholic "not only to stop using it, but to go beyond that point. To get him to lead a positive life style." that this stereotype hurts treatment be­ cause many alcoholics who are not "skid row bums" think that their drink­ ing problem is "not that bad." He said another obstacle was usage of the term "reformed alcoholic," be­ cause we "have to think of alcoholism as a disease, and sick people do not 're­ form'—sinners reform." He also stated that another attitude which was harmful was the "feeling of masculinity, this attitude of 'be a man and drink a lot'." One other major obstacle to success­ ful treatment, Dr. Shulman said, Is that the alcoholic Is frequently "protected by close friends and relatives under the belief that we are helping them." He stated that this "collusion by people was often unintentional," but just as harmful. Also, he told the audience that be­ cause denial is one of the major symp­ toms of the illness, "you can't wait for the alcoholic to ask for help, or say it's 'none of my business'." He went on to note that "alcoholics don't want to be in treatment, they have to be pushed into it. 'Shotgun' ways to treatment do work." In conclusion, he said that "igno­ rance" is a major problem in dealing with alcoholism. "Some people," he continued, "think the problem is in the bottle. It's not. You cannot separate the alcoholic from the bottle, and his belief in the bottle. It's all part of the prob­ lem." Page 15 �If,-! (-•. • :• ':'is Bill Hibbert (far left), director of the SlU Alcoholism Rehab Center, explains some details about the Center's program for (I. to r.): Ted David, representative. Inter- J •f --•• DM u _j9 ^/i m ^ .-i • x /. ^2X?S^ Seminar Participants Take Guided Tour of l/U Alcoholism Rehabilitation Center k;-, • ' I ;, , Looking over scale model of Rehab Center and Juanlta Kirkwood (2d left) Rehab Ppntpr administrative Piter to brea^teg for limcli on Saturday, all die participants were given a guided tour of the SIU Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center which is located on the rolling greens of the HLS VaUey Lee Farm. The Center*s focilities are housed in a comfortably^ modernized 100 yearold house which Is situated on a 1,000 acre farm across the river from HIEU^ Lundebeig ScliopL r I. All those attending the seminar were taken around the pr«nises by a member of The Center's staff. The facilities actually consist of two buildings, one where the clients who are there for treatment gather for therapy and counseling, and die other which serves as a donnitory where the men reside. Downsfoirs in the main building is a lai^e conference room where die clients eat all their meals together with the counselors and staff. This room is' also utilized for group lec­ tures and weekly Alcoholics Anony­ mous meetings. Adjacent to the con­ ference room is a series of smaller rooms, one of which is used for group therapy, and the others where the clients go for individual counseling with both Seafarer and professional counselors. Upstairs in the main building is an office for The Center's Director, a room for medical examinations, and added living quarters for more clients. Present, The Rehab Center is able to accommodate 14 clients at one time for treatment, but there are plans for esqianding the facilities. Located next to the main farm­ house is die '^bunkhouse," or dor­ mitory, where the clients n^e while ttey are receiving treatment The rooms are qiiudcms and comfortable. There is also a recreation room located in diis biulding. During the six-week period diat the client i^pmids receiving treatment, he has a full schedule each wedcday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. In the morning there are physical examinations, fol­ lowed by group educational lectures and thra woric dierapy. The afternoon schedule consists of individual counseling and group ther­ apy. While they are at The Rehab Center, the men are encouraged to keep a **Feelings Book," a diary of dieir activities of die ^y and how diey felt about them. The SIU Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center provides an excellent oppor­ tunity for any Seaforer with an alco)Rsm problem to receive treatment and start on the road to recovery. The Center is manned by a profes­ sional staff, trained and experienced in dealing with the problems of alco­ holism, vriio are there to give guid­ ance and counseling. There are also Seaforer counsel­ ors—recovered alcoholics themselves —who are present to give help and enconragement. And, there are other Seafarers who are trying to recover from this disease, who help each odier and understand each other's problems. The Rehab Center is available to all SIU members. All information is kept strictly confidential. The goal of this program is to help the alcoholic Seaforer resume a normal life without alcohol, rebuild bis mind and his body, and lead a happy, productive life once again. g-f../. ¥ 5?'« .tl V4 „ X. X..« Represent,ng the port of S_an Fra_ng,sco are, from (l,,to r.)i Delegate Bill Bellinger: Port Agent Steve Troy, and Delegate Enos Allen. .;.SI Attending the seminar from the port of Houston are from fl to r V Delegme Ted (Bo) James; Delegate Herman Butts; SIU Repri Representing the port of Philadelphia are from (I. to r.): Delegate sentative Mickey Wilburn, and SIU Vice President Paul Drozak. Philip Muss; Port Agent John Fay, and Delegate Arthur Raio. ' Attending seminar from New Orleans are from (I. to r.): Delegate Ted Kross; Port Agent Buck Stephens, and Delegate Robert Johnson. Pm ! MK««1 f Sir's , ''Mi J'l-L., .;# • '' V Representing the port of Mobile at the seminar are, from (I. to r.): Delegate Ben Huggins; SIU Representative Harold Fisher, and Delegate Bernard Burns. Page 16 _ 'I . /I.- -'Mi 1 I Attending the seminar from the port of New York are, from (I. to r.): Delegates Richard ...x, port of Baltimore at the ...... seminar are, from Representing the Adamson and William Reid; SiU Representative George McCartney, and Port Agent Leon Attending the seminar from the port of Detroit are, from (I. to r.): Port Agent Jack Bluitt; and (I. to r. standing): Delegates Leo Koza and Earl Rogers, and • . Delegates Lec Godley and Edward Lombardi. (seated) Port Agent Ben Wilson. Page 17 �McManus: "Tke union's Role in Alcokolism' John J. McManus "Perhaps what we need to have is a National Confer­ ence on this problem, with representatives from labor, management and govern­ ment present." The final guest speaker on Saturday afternoon was John J. McManus, rep­ resenting -the AFL-CIO Department of Community Services. McManus spoke to the participants on "the Union's Role in Alcoholism." McManus informed the audience about what the AFL-CIO is doing in the area of alcoholism through its De­ partment of Community Services. He said that the Federation has over "200 people representing all workers," in its Community Services Department who make up many "community service committees." He stated that the Federation, through these committees, was working in many cities with local Alcoholics Anonymous groups and other alcoholic rehabilitation programs in an effort to assist any union members who have a problem with alcoholism. McManus called the .various com­ mittees involved in this work "delivery systems" which have been formed in 25 different, communities put of the local central labor councils of the AFL-CIO. He said that these "delivery systems" would also be expanded, and that the Federation is seeking ways to improve its community services. In relation to the SIU and Seafarers, McManus urged '^anyone here or In your union" to take advantage of these community services if "he needs help with an alcoholism problem." He said dmt many of the 25 communities were located in port cities throughout the country and were easily acces^hle for members. McManus concluded his remarks by suggesting that "perh^s what we need to have is a National Q>nference on this problem, with representatives from labor, management and government present." He noted that the purpose of this conference would be to "put forth rec­ ommendations, and to say 'where do we go from here' in regard to this national problem." "An effort should be made," he said, to get national cooperation among the many different alcoholic programs in existence. Ray; "Management's Role in Alcokolism" On Sunday morning the seminar resumed as all the participants recon­ vened in the auditorium of the Zimmer­ man. The first speaker of the day was SIU Vice President Frank Drozak (left) confers with Riley Regan, guest speaker and a consultant for the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. James Ray, Task Administrator of the National Council on Alcoholism in Washington, D.C., who addressed the audience on "Management's Role in Alcoholism." Ray told the delegates that although both he and the other speakers at the seminar had been working in the field of alcoholism for a number of years, "there are no real experts in this field— we're all still learning." He then went on to describe what he. felt were the key objectives and goals of a succesful alcoholic rehabilitation program. He said that any alcoholism program in industry should "focus on job performance" in determining the extent of a worker's alcoholic problem, and he stressed the importance of co­ operation between labor and manage­ ment in setting up a successful program. "A program jointly-entered into be­ tween labor and management," Ray stated, "will succeed four times as much as only a unilateral program, either labor only, or management only." Ray told the assembly that the key to a successful rehabilitation program is to "reach people early." He cited, as did a previous speaker, the statistics noting that on the average, alcoholics die 12-15 years earlier than other peo­ ple. He said in order to prevent the long term addiction that could result, it was important to rehabilitate an alcoholic "as early as possible." Reach One Percent Pointing out that statistics show that in any one group, be it the employees of a company or the members of a union, anywhere from five to eight per­ cent are alcoholics, Ray said that the "goal of your program should be to reach about one percent of your mem­ bership a year. That would be con­ sidered a successful program. The bot­ tom line," he concluded, "is how many people are you helping?" James Ray "A program jointlyentered into between labor and management will suc­ ceed four times as much as only a unilateral program." Re^an Speaks on "Occupational Programs" for tke Alcokolic Riley Regan "You have special needs for your organization. You must develop a program which will suit these needs." Page 18 The second speaker on Sunday was develop a program which will suit Riley Regan, a Consultant for the Na­ these needs." tional Institute on Alcohol Abuse and He then went on to discuss what Alcoholism, who addressed the group . he called the "Components of a Pol­ on "Occupational Programs." icy," which he said must be a "writ­ Regan described for the participants ten program, specifically spelled out, some of the other alcoholic rehabilita­ so there will be no questions concern­ tion programs for which he had served ing the rules and regulations of any as a consultant, notably at companies program you set up." such as Bethlehem Steel and General Echoing the theme of a previous Electric. But, even though these pro­ qieaker, Regan said that such a pro­ grams are successful, he said, they gram should be "negotiated together would probably not be suited for the between labor and mam^ement," in needs of the SIU and its membership. order to insure its success. He also stated that it should be "specific to Sea­ "1 don't think these types of pro­ farers, set up by Seafarers, because you grams would work for your Union," know your population better than any­ he said. "As should be obvious by the one." discussions here since this seminar be­ gan," he continued, "you have special After relating some personal experi­ needs for your organization. You must ences and problems he himself had in the area of alcoholism, Regan briefly touched upon the importance of edu­ cating people when it comes to dealing with this problem. He said that the "whole field of alcoholism is dependent upon education." Encourage Referrals Regan concluded his remarks by making one suggestion which he said "might make it easier for the program you're trying to set up down here." He said that "you should encourage voluntary referrals," and that the bMt way to do this was to set up "drop-in centers in your port cities where people can come in and ask where they can get help with a drinking problem." He said that these centers could work in conjunction with The Rehab Center in Piney Point. Seafarers Log �s Weisman Summariizjes and Piraises peminar The final guest speaker of the semi­ nar was Dr. Maxwell Weisman, the Director of the Division of Alcoholism Control for the State of Maryland. Dr. Weisman delivered a "Summarization" of the entire seminar for the partici­ pants. Dr. Weisman began his remarks by congratulating the SIU, as many of the previous speakers had done, for holding the seminar and, in effect, rec­ ognizing that a problem exists and then making an attempt to solve it. "It is the first time to my knowl­ edge," he said, "that a union has undertaken this type of program." Although he stated that there has been some progress made in this field in recent years. Dr. Weisman also said that he was disappointed about the lack of progress in other ways. "I have to admit to you," he told the audience, "that psychiatry especially has had a poor 'track record' in dealing with the problem of alcoholism." One of the chief problems in trying to fight alcoholism, he stated, is "at­ titude." He went on to say that this "attitude," particularly among Ameri­ cans, has done much harm in dealing with alcoholics. Dispel Myths "We are victims of the attitude which society has inculcated into us," he asserted. "One of the chief 'myths' that we must dispel is that the alco­ holic is a 'hopeless case.' This is un­ true. When a person quits drinking, much of his body bounces back. We have tremendous resiliency." After noting that "you don't really have to be a doctor to recognize the alcoholic syndrome," Weisman listed the "three factors which are possible causes of alcoholic addiction." He warned the delegates however, that "we really don't know the capses of alcoholism, there are a number of theories." The first factor Weisman said "might be a biological or physiologi­ cal basis. In other words, some people, just by their biological make-up, are more susceptible to alcoholism," The second possible cause is a "psycohlogical basis, the upbringing of the in­ dividual." And, the third is a "socio­ logical or cultural basis." Although he noted that these three factors could combine to cause an al­ coholism problem, they also could be decisive alone. And, he stated "in any individual the causes might be weightier in one area rather than an­ other." In conclusion, Dr. Weisman said that he "agreed with much of what has been said here In the past two days. One of the most effective areas of helping alcoholics Is In his job, espe­ cially with joint labor-management programs. With cooperation Fm sure that we can he more successful here than In any other single area." Dr. Maxwell N. Weisman "One of the chief myths that we must dispel is that the alcoholic is a 'hopeless case.' This is untrue." Participants Break Up Into Gronps Throughout the weekend seminar, interspersed between speeches by the invited guests, all the participants divided up into seven different groups to discuss not only the problems in dealing with alcoholism, but to par­ ticipate in "give-and-take sessions" and make suggestions and recommen­ dations in regard to the Alcoholic Re­ habilitation Program the SIU is run­ ning. Each group, consisting of from 1215 people, had a group "leader" whose job it was to spearhead the discussions and answer any questions. Six of the groups were led by the guest speakers for the weekend: Dr. LeClair Bissell; Dr. Gerald Shulman; John McManus; James Ray; Riley Regan, and Dr. Maxwell Weisman. The seventh group was led by Ken­ neth McCusker, Program Director of the Division of Alcoholism Con­ trol for the State of Maryland. Riley Regan (left, center), leader of Group II explains a point to the. other members of his. group, Although no formal recommenda­ tions by any of the groups were sub­ were present in each group to par- some of the discussions held in a few group was told by Dr. Shulman, its leader, that alcoholics "have a high mitted to the seminar as a whole, ticip'ate in the discussions and take of the groups, Group II spent time in its Saturday degree of tolerance to begin with, and members of the HLS and The Rehab note of any suggestions made by the delegates. afternoon sessions discussing the high then it goes way up, then after a Center staff, and others who will have What follows is just a sampling of degree of tolerance of alcoholics. The period of time drops way below that a hand in developing the program. of normal people." The group was also informed of the dangers of "cross tolerance," where an alcoholic can become ad­ dicted to other drugs without ever having taken them. This occurs be­ cause the alcoholic has such a high degree of tolerance for alcohol that his system x:an easily accept drugs similar to alcohol. There was also a discussion of the necessity of establishing definite rules and regulations for any alcoholic rehab program wliich the SIU devel­ ops. Some of the areas involved are setting iip a good, practical system for referrals, that is, getting men into the program; deciding how many times a man can be readmitted into the program if his drinking continues after being initially released, and de­ termining if a ipan is an alcoholic even if his job performance does not so indicate. Continued on Page 20 Members of-Group IV discuss suggestions for implementing best possible rehab program at Piney Point. Special Supplement ' Page 19 �I i nSEAFARERS LOG February, 1976 Oinelal ynbUcatlMi 9§ th« SBAFARBIIS UinilNATlONAL UNION • AUaatic, OaU, LafcM and laUnd Watara Dlatrtet* ArL-CIO Participants Break Up Into Gronps .mContinued from Page 19 vince them that they can be helped as he was." pr: Rl" Group III discussed the problems in dealing with a "very strong denial Change Life Style factor." It was suggested that a "pro­ file with warning signals" might be The possibility of trying to "change established to determine if a person the seamen's life style toward drink­ has the symptoms of an alcoholic ing" was also discussed. Many of the even if he continues to deny it. members in this group agreed that The group discussed the best ways the seaman's life "revolves around to get members into the program, and gin mills" and it was perhaps time one of the members in the group who to get him interested in other things is currently a client at The Center, when he goes ashore. In relation to said he thought the "best advertise­ this, one member said that a major ment for the program is the man who problem • was that "alcoholism has goes through it. He can approach been glamorized by films, and com­ others with a problem and try to con­ mercials, and the public, including SlU Alcohol Rehabilitation Center I Members of Group I listen as Dr. LeClair Bisseli, Chief of the Smithers Alco­ holism and Treatment Center at Roosevelt Hospital in New York, and group leader, explains the factors of the "Alcoholic Syndrome." I am interested in attending a six-week program at the SIU Alco­ holic Rehabilitation Center. I understand that this will be kept strictly confidential, and that no records or information about me will be kept ^ywhere except at The Center. Name Book No. Address (Street or RFD) (City) Mail to: THE CENTER Star Rente Box 153-A Valley Lee, Maryland 20692 (State) (Zip) wn j seaman, have been 'sitting ducks' for this for years." Group V discussed the necessity for expanding the present facilities at The Rehab Center to accommo­ date more clients. They reached the conclusion that the port agent could be of great help when it came to get­ ting men into the program. Two or three SIU port agents were members of this group and they agreed that they knew just about all the members who ship out of their ports and which ones might have a driiiking problem, so they thought this was an excellent suggestion. The problem of keeping a man oiff the bottle when he returns to the ship was also discussed. Almost everyone agreed that it would take the coopera­ tion of the rest of the crew to "monir, tor" a recovered alcoholic and help him in any way possible to stay away from alcohol. The remaining four groups held discussions very similar to the ones described here. The participants in, all the groups were virtually unani­ mous in agreeing that they had learned much and even had con^ tributed a lot by taking part in the various sessions. Seminar Ends Witk Departing Ckallende From Hall SIU President Paul Hall closed the historic weekend seminar by issuing a strong call for action and cooperation from "everyone in the SIU," in estab- PaulHaU "It is up to us to reach the guy who is an alcoholic and get him to upgrade himself as a human being." fishing a successful alcoholic rehab pro­ others." President Hall said that "we are start­ gram, and telling the audience that "it The SIU President said that he felt ing out in a new area, and it's a rough is time we all did something about this alcoholism is "really one more prob­ one. For the first time in the history of problem of alcoholism." lem—one more beef. Nothing more, sailors we're doing something about Hall, in delivering a final "Departing nothing less." Then, after briefly touch­ this. In 200 years we've never written Challenge" to a crowd of about 125 ing on the resistance in some quarters or done anything about the problem of people gathered in the Zimmerman's to the expanded educational program alcoholism. We're treading on water auditorium, said that "we have to try which was started five years ago at where we've never treaded before." to take the sailor and turn him around Piney Point he said, "you know prob­ The SIU President called the pro­ on his thinking about it [alcoholism]. lems take all forms, sometimes whiskey, gram a "great challenge, a great op­ To do this," he continued, will take sometimes learning." portunity for us. It is a challenge for "cooperation among everyone, and we the non-drinkers, a chance to be a Up to Us must discuss this issue everywhere—on friend. And, it is a tremendous oppor- ^ board ships, in the union halls, at meet­ Hall told the delegates that it "is up tunity for everyone in our Union who ' ings and wherever we gather." to us to reach the guy who is an alco­ is an alcoholic. I'd say it is an absolute After beginning his remarks by con­ holic and get him to upgrade himself must for the drinkers." President Hall drew a parallel be­ gratulating HLS President Brown and as a human being." He conceded that the "seaman has never had much re­ tween the present attempt to develop a her staff for the "fine progress of this spect" from others, but he asserted "we successful alcoholic -rehabilitation proschool," President Hall told the audi­ have to improve the quality of our­ gram and the emphasis put on the ques- " ence that "this seminar is one of the selves, if we expect to get that respect. tion of safety a few years ago. He stated better things we've ever done, this ef­ How can you expect others to respect that although it took time, the Union, fort to try and help our brothers. We us as people—as a profession," he and the maritime industry in general, are one of the very first unions to at­ asked, "if we don't respect ourselves?" had vastly improved in the area of tempt this type of thing, and I'm glad He said he believed that if "we solve safety aboard ship. we are." the problem of alcoholism, we open the "We must put alcoholism on the Hall told the participants that "we door to solving our other problems." agenda the way safety was put on a few have a bad record on alcoholism, and One of these other problems, he said, is years ago," he stated. "We have to dis­ it is the weakest spot in the history of the high number of broken homes cuss it on the ships and in the Union sailors." He went on to state that "al­ among sailors. "Do you know," he halls." Then he concluded by saying, though there has been some criticism asked the audience, "that the highest "We should all remember that nobody in the past when we have attempted percentage of orphans in any area where is going to help us unless we help our-new programs, I anticipate less criticism seamen live in the country come from selves. I am confident that we'll take on this program then with any of the the broken homes of seamen." this liability and turn it into an asset." �USPHS Hospitals to Stay Open—For Now After a decade of battling to keep U.S. Public Health Service hospitals open, the SIl J inust again prepare to meet another attack — perhaps the strongest ever — against this vital health care system. In 1975 President Ford had vetoed a bill which contained 1976 appro­ priations for Department of Health, Education and Welfare program funds, including the PHS hospital program. It also inclQded a section requiring HEW to certify that it is in compliance with a previous law man­ dating full maintenance and staffing of the hospitals. With the strong support of the SIU and other AFL-CIO unions, both Houses of Congress overrode the President's veto by the required twothird's majority, enacting a bill that reflects Congress' intent to keep the nation's Public Health Service hos­ pitals open. This override, one of the few Con­ gress has been able to carry, was a major setback for foes of the PHS hospitals in both the Administration and in HEW. Thwarted by opposition mounted with our SPAD dollars, HEW of­ ficials and the Administration, just as they have in the past, still continue to refuse to accept the will of Congress and of organized labor that these eight hospitals be maintained. President Ford's latest attack on the PHS hospitals is quite straight­ forward. In presenting his budget request for the fiscal year 1977, he announced that 'legislation will be submitted to transfer to community use or to close the eight Public Health Service hospitals." , This is just what HEW has been trying to do for over 10 years despite the fact that the entire USPHS system (including clinics and hospitals) pro­ vides essential health care for nearly 200,000 Americans at a cost sub­ stantially below that of similar pri­ vate care. So following the Administration's lead with enthusiasm, HEW has been writing to some local and state agenFebruary# 1976 Don't Let This Happen cies in communities that have PHS hospitals asking for their approval to close the hospitals. HEW has tried this before and the SIU has responded by mobilizing allies on both the local level and in Washington to keep the hospitals open. There are many strong supporters of this system in the Senate and House of Representatives who will not be fooled by HEW's argument that closing the hospitals will save the Government money. They realize that the Federal Government would pay more for care of beneficiaries of the PHS system at private or commu­ nity hospitals, that already danger­ ously overcrowded local hospitals would have their patient load in­ creased even further, and that local communities would lose the import­ Official Publication of the Seafarers International Union of North America, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and inland Waters District, AFL-CIO Vol. 38, No. 2 Executive Board Paul Hall • President Cal Tanner Joe Digiorgio Executive Vice President Secretary-Treasurer Earl Shepard Vice-President Lindsey Williams Vice-President Frank Drozak Vice-President PaulDrozak Vice-President gKAFABK«geW>G 389 Marietta Homayonpour Editor-in-Chief James Gannon Managing Editor Ray Bourdius Jim Mele Tony Napoli Assistant Editor Assistant Editor Assistant Editor Frank Cianciotti Bill Luddy Associate Photographer Chief Photographer Marie Kosciusko Administrative Assistant George J. Vana Production/Art Director PiihfichAd monthiv bv Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Gulf. Lakes and Inland Waters Met, AFL-CTO W Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. Tel 499-6600. Second class postage paid at Brooklyn, N.Y. SECURITY IN UNITY, February, 1976 ant professional services of the PHS hospitals. In addition, the SIU has always pointed out that Seafarers and the rest of the nearly 200,000 benefici­ aries of the entire PHS system would not receive the priority care at com­ I munity-oriented hospitals they now get at PHS facilities. Although HEW may not realize it, quick medical treatment is vitally important for a merchant seaman who often has only a few hours be­ fore his ship leaves port. If he must wait on a long line in a community hospital, this professional sailor will be left with only two choices—he can miss his ship or he can gamble on waiting to get proper care until his ship, which will take him far from any professional medical care, puts into another port. With President Ford's announce­ ment that he will seek to close down the PHS hospitals, HEW has gained a strong ally in their fight to end the 200-year tradition of U.S. Govern­ ment hospitals for merchant seamen. But the SIU, supported by a uni­ fied membership that understands the need for political action and by many good friends in Congress, local gov­ ernment and the trade union move­ ment, is also strong. The preservation of the PHS hos­ pitals has always been given top pri­ ority by the SIU and so far, we have been able to force HEW to continue operating and maintaining this im­ portant health care system. The override of the Presidential veto is proof of the support we can rally to protect these eight hospitals. We will continue to rally this support in order to fend off this latest in a long line of attacks against these vital maritime institutions. Letters to the Editor CHARLCSW MORGAN i HISTORIC PRESERVA Credits Log For Saving a Lite Today while reading my November issue of the Log, I came upon an article on the Heimlich Maneuver to save a choking victim. It made me realize that 1 owe you a letter of profound thanks. Several months ago I read the story in the Log as to this method to save a choking victim. My wife and I were with a church group visiting the United Nations Building in New York on Nov. 11. Our group was having lunch, sitting at tables along the windows in the delegates' dining room. My wife was on my left and another of our group was opposite us. We were eating our dessert when my wife hit my left side hard. When I looked at her, I saw her eyes were full of fright and staring. Luckily I ralized she was choking and recalling the story I read in the Log I jumped up, pushed the chairs of the two other diners behind us out of the way, got behind my wife and performed the maneuver as written in the article. Thank God it worked, as a piece of the pastry she had been eating popped out of her mouth. This happened so quickly that the lady opposite us was astonished. The people behind us, though, realized why I had pushed their chairs away and another lady at a table ahead of us also saw what had occurred. So you see, if it hadn't been for the Log and that article, my wife probably would have choked to death. Thank you for both of us. You can truthfully say, the Log did save my wife's life. FratemaUy, Capt. William J. Hart, Ret. Wilmington, Del. Page 21 �New SIU Pensioners }• Nils H. Richardson, 75, joined the SIU in 1938 in the port of Baltimore sailing as an AB and bosim. Brother Richardson sailed 60 years and dur­ ing four wars. He was on the picket line in the 1946 General strike, 1947 Isthmian strike and the Eastern and Gulf Sailors Assn. strike in Balti­ more. Seafarer Richardson was also a member ci the ISU in 1928 mid the National Sailors and Firemens Union of Great Britain and Ireland from 1917 to 1920. Bom in Fredrikstad, Norway, he became a U.S. nat­ uralized citizen after he came here in 1920. He writes poetry and col­ lects photos and newspaper clippings for his scrapbook. He's a resident of Riviera Beach, Md. with his wife, Ida. Sylvester S. "Zygie" Zygarowsld, 70, joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of New York sailing as a chief steward. Brother Zygarowski re­ ceived a 1960 SIU Personal Safety Award for sailing aboard an acci­ dent-free ship, the SS Maiden Creek. He is a pre-World War II veteran of the U.S. Navy. Seafarer Zygarowski was bom in Chicopee, Mass. and is a resident of Yokohama. Glen H. Whitehead, 69, joined the SIU in the port of Toledo sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Whitehead sailed 19 years. He was born in Roberton, Ohio and is a resident of Toledo. Personals John J. Eavanagh Please call the editor of the Seafarers Log at (212) 499-6600, ex. 242. Wllllam Brack Your wife requests that you contact her at 118 MacDougal St., Apt. 17, New York, N.Y. 10012. Julius Markham Mrs. Jerome Kiefer requests that you contact her at 218 St. Louis Way, Van­ couver, Wash. 98664. Paul Frankmanm John McClure asks that you contact him at 5520 Trotwood Dr., Orlando, Fla. 32809. Salvator Joseph Alpedo Leonora G. Luongo requests that you call her as soon as possible at (603) 887-3925 or contact her at RFD #1 Box 241AA, Chester, N.H. 03036. Fredrick Fomlch Mrs. Fredrick Fomich requests that you contact her as soon as possible at Ancora Hospital, Ancora, N.J. John E. Kniess Robert S. Kniess requests that you contact him as soon as possible at 3122 W. Monte Vista, Phoenix, Ariz. 85009. Politics Is Porkchops •O'S • \ .• • { t. Donate to SPAD Page 22 William H. Rhone, 61, joined the SIU in 1939 in the port of Mobile sailing as a chief steward for 34 years. Brother Rhone sailed 43 years, was in the first graduating class of the Union's Steward Upgrading School in 1962 and served picket duty in the Robin Line strike the same year. He attended Alabama State Teachers Junior College in Mo­ bile in 1939 and also ran two success­ ful businesses. Born in Pensacola, Fla., he is a resident of Baltimore. William L. Rackley, 59, joined the SIU in 1949 in the port of New York sailing as a chief steward. Brother Rackley sailed 40 years and during the Vietnam War. He was on the picket line in the 1961 Greater N.Y. Harbor strike. Bom in North Caro­ lina, he is a resident of Bayonne, N.J. Edward V. Webb, 49, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of Mobile sailing as a chief cook. Brother Webb sailed 33 years. He was born in Mobile and is a resident of San Francisco. Edward F. Lessor, 65, joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of Boston sailing as a bosim. Brother Lessor sailed 31 years. Bom in Vermont, he is a resident of West Hartford, Conn. Carl H. West, 63, joined the SIU in the port of Duluth in 1964 sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Webb sailed 43 years. He was born in Jackson, Ohio and is a resident of Ripon, Calif. Joseph Suarez, Jr., 62, joined the SIU in 1949 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. Brother Suarez sailed 28 years. He was bora in Louisiana and is a resident of New Orleans. Wong M. Sing, 63, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1962 sailing in the steward department. Brother Sing sailed 21 years and during the Korean War. He received a Union Personal Safety Award in 1960 for sailing aboard an accidentfree ship, the SS Fairport. Bom in Ningpo, China, lie has been in the U.S. since 1948. Seafarer Wong is a resident of San Francisco. Ernest C. "Andy** Anderson, 66, joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans sailing as a bosun. Brother Anderson sailed 45 years and is a pre-World War II veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was bom in Jacksonville and is a resident there. Seafarers Welfare, Pension and Vacation Plans Cash Benefits Paid Dec. 25,1975-Jaii. 21,1976 SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN ELIGIBLES Death In Hospital Daily @ $1.00 In Hospital Daily @ $3.00 Hospital & Hospital Extras > Surgical Sickness & Accident @ $8.00 ........ Special Equipment Optical Supplemental Medicare Premiums .... DEPENDENTS OF ELIGIBLES Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits Im Hospital Surgical Maternity Blood Transfusions Optical Number MONTH TO DATE Amount YEAR TO DATE MONTH TO DATE 5 1,530 533 3 1 4,873 1 119 19 5 1,530 533 3 1 4,873 1 119 19 $ 21,164.55 1,530.00 1,599.00 104.99 250.00 38,984.00 392.20 3,541.39 1,706.00 $ 21,164.55 1,530.00 1,599.00 104.99 250.00 38;984.00 392.20 3,541.39 1,706.00 268 58 62 15 1 95 268 58 62 15 1 95 62,589.13 2,452.90 9,620.00 5,000.00 25.50 2,556.06 62,589.13 2,452.9P 9,620.00. 5,000.00 25.50 2,556.06 YEAR TO DATE •» /- PENSIONERS & DEPENDENTS Death Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits & Other Medical Expenses .. Surgical Optical Blood Transfusions Special Equipment Dental '. Supplemental Medicare Premiums 6 138 82 11 50 6 138 82 11 50 21,000.00 28,290.93 2,983.06 767.00 981.53 21,000.00 28,290.93 2,983.06 767.00 981.53 38 38 1,498.60 1,498.60 8 8 2,679.12 2,679.12 7,916 28 1,518 9,462 7,916 28 1,518 9,462 209,715.96 24,000.00 667,987.93 $901,703.89 209,715.96 24,000.00 667,987.93 $901,703.89 • SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM TOTALS Total Seafarers Welfare Plan ............ Total Seafarers Pension Plan Total Seafarers Vacation Plan Total Seafarers Wejfare, Pension & Vacation Seafarers Log �SS Carolina Pays Off, Holds Meeting in Port of Baltimore Photo left, Recertified Bosun Julio Delgado (seated center) ship's chairman of the containership SS Carolina (Puerto Rico.Operators) with the Ship's Commit­ tee of (seated I. to r.): Engine Delegate Luis F, Rivera and Deck Delegate Walter Kohut. In the back row (I. to r.) are: Educational Director Robert La Gasse; Chief Steward Sid Berger, secretary-reporter, and Steward Delegate Franklin Hively. The ship paid off in the port of Baltimore's Dundalk Marine Terminal on Jan 23. At right, Atlantic Coast Vice President Earl (Bull) Shepard (seated rear center) holds a meeting in the ship's messhall. Bosun Delgado is (standing) at his left. The Carolina is on the run to the port of San Juan. 2 Get Their 1st Pension Checks Alcoholism: A Major Problem Today 2^ SID Representative Joe Sacco (left) gives retiring Seafarer King Sea Koo a handshake and his first pension check as Seafarer Ah S. Wong (right) flashes hris benefit check at the monthly membership meeting in the port of San Francisco. Alcoholism is a major problem. One out of every 10 Americans who drink has a serious drinking problem. Alcoholism is a disease. It can be treated. Drugs Mean Loss of Seaman's Papers H yea are convicted of poiwarioa of my iUcgel drag licroia, ImbitBlates, qpeed, LSD, or even HMnQmnwi iiic U.S. Coast Gnard wfll revoke yonr seaBMBi papers, wtdMHrt appml, FOREVER. That ateans that yon lose for the rest of yonr Hie the rfiht to uuke a Hvh^ by the sea. However, it doesnt qnite end there even if yon receive a siuptndid You nwy ioee your right to vote, your r^t to hold public dBce or to own a gun. You also may lose the opportunity of ever beconriag a doctor, dentist, certiSed public accountant, engtoeer, lawyer, architect, realtor, pharmacht, school teacher, or stockbroker. You may jeppardiae your right to hold a job where you must be licensed or bonded and you may never be able to work for the chy, the county, or the Federal government. IPs a pretty tough rap, but thaPs exactly bow it is and yon caaT do any­ thing about it. The convicted drug user leaves a black mark on his repntathm for the jest of hk life. However, dmgi can not only destroy your right to a good livdflHiod, it can destroy your life. Drug abuse presents a serious threat to both yonr physical and mental heal^ and the personal safety of those around yon. Thb Is especially true aboard ship where clear minds and quick reflexes are essential at aH times for the safe operation of die vessel. DohT let drugs destroy your natural right to a good, happy, productive life. Stay drug free and steer a clear course. February, 1976 Page 23 �r-- jTmal Be|)artumi SIU pensioner Walter S. Whitten, 74, succumbed to cancer in the Mo­ bile Infirmary on Oct. 31. Brother Whitten joined the SIU in 1941 in the port of Mobile sail­ ing as a wiper. He sailed 19 years. Sea­ farer Whitten was bom in Alabama and was a resident of Mobile, Burial was in Pine Crest Cemetery, Mobile. Surviving are his widow. Alma and a brother, W. N. Whitten. IBU pensioner Paul T. Reed Sr., 53, succumbed to lung cancer in the Mobile Infirmary on Nov. 10. Broth­ er Reed joined the Union in 1946 in the port of Mobile sailing as an AB for the Mobile Towing Co. from 1947 to 1975. Bom in Florida, he was a resident of Mobile. Burial was in Pine Crest Cemetery, Mobile. Surviving are his widow, Grace; two sons, Paul and John; a step­ daughter, Ann Capps and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Reed. SIU pensioner Placido Aldevera, 63, passed away from natural causes in Metropolitan Hospital, Philadel­ phia on Nov. 16. Brother Aldevera i'l joined the Union in 1938 in the port of Galveston sailing as a chief cook. He sailed 40 years. Seafarer Aldevera was born in the Philippines and was a resident of Phila. delphia. He was a U.S. naturalized citi­ zen. Interment was in Mt. Mariah Cemetery, Philadelphia. Surviving are a brother, Basilio of Guadalupe Cebu City, P.I. and a sister, Canuta of Cercer, Cebu City, P.I. Harold E. White, 55, died of a heart attack in Houston on Oct. 2. Brother White joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1953 sailing as an AB. He sailed 33 years. Seafarer White was a veteran of the pre-war and World War II U.S. Army. A native of Crosby, Tex., he was a resident of Houston. Interment was in Laurel Land Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tex. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse E. White; a brother, Thomas of Fort Worth and a brother-in-law, Edward Williams. Donald B. An­ drews, 48, died on Nov. 9. Brother Andrews joined the SIU in the port of Duluth in 1971 sail­ ing as an oiler for Kinsman Marine Steamship Co. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Bom in South Dakota, he was a resi­ dent of Duluth. Surviving are his widow, Jane; three daughters, Cynthia of Duluth, Sandra and Laken and a sister, Mrs. Willard Voit of Sauk Rapids, Minn. Robert J. Stew­ art, 49, expired on July 14. Brother Stewart joined the SIU in the port of Duluth in 1965 sail­ ing as an AB for the Gartland Steamship Co. and for the ^ Reiss Brothers Co. from 1964 to 1967. He sailed 33 years. Bom in Buffalo, he was a resident there. Surviving are his widow, June; two sons, James and Rus­ sell; two daughters, Mrs. William J. Lee and Deborah and a brother, David, of Buffalo. Juan Feliciano, 51, died on Nov. 5. Brother Feliciano joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1965 sail­ ing as engine main­ tenance. He sailed 29 years and was on the picket line in the N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961 and the 1963 beef. A native of Puerto Rico, he was a resident of New York City. Surviving are his widow, Emelia; two sons, Wilfredo and Miluono and three daughters, Mrs. Juanita Agrant of New York City, Sonia and Judy. Pedro "Pete" Guzman, 68, died on Oct. 26. Brother Guzman joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of Boston sail­ ing as a cook. He sailed 32 years and walked on the picket lines in the 1961 N.Y. Harbor strike and the 1962 Robin Line strike. Born in Puerto Rico, he was a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y. Surviving are his widow, Belen of San Juan; three sons, Pedro, Joseph and William and six daughters, Maria, Annabelen, Katherine, Gloria, Margaret and Luzelenia. John T. Mills, 69, died of a heart at­ tack in the USPHS Hospital, Norfolk on Oct. 22, Brother Mills joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the pprt of Nor­ folk in 1968 sailing as a deckhand for Gulf Atlantic Tow­ ing Corp. from 1965 to 1968 and for Curtis Bay Towing Co. from 1969 to 1975. He was bom in Fairmount City, Pa. and was a resident of Chesapeake, Va, Interment was in Chesapeake (Va.) Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Surviv­ ing is his widow, Dorothy. SIU pensioner Joseph W. Hender­ son, 79, expired of arteriosclerosis in . . the Pasadena I : . (Calif.) Rehabilita­ tion and Convales­ cent Hospital on June 4. Brother Henderson joined the Union in 19'38 in the port of Mobile sailing as a chief steward. He sailed 30 years. A native of Virginia, he was a resident of Pasa­ dena. Cremation took place at the Mt. View Crematory, Altadena, Calif. Sur­ viving are his widow, Johnnie Mae and a daughter, Kay. • Page 24 James T. Smart, 45, died on Nov. 18. Brother Smart joined the SIUaffiliated IBU in Port Arthur in 1970 sailing as a deck­ hand and captain for the Higgman Towing Co. of Orange, Tex. from 1957 to 1967, Sabine Towing Co. from 1967 to 1969, for Slade Towing Co. in 1972, and for Marine Fueling Service Co. from 1969 to 1975. He was a veteran of the post-World War II U.S. Navy. Bom in Leander, Tex., he was a resi­ dent of Port Neches, Tex. Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Effie Whilley of Georgetown, Tex. and his father, O. H. Smart of Austin, Tex. IBU pensioner Harry Oliver, 65, died of a lung hemorrhage in the USPHS Hospital, New Orleans on Oct. 16. Brother Oliver joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1961 sailing as a lineman for Dunbar & Sullivan from 1956 to 1958 and for the Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co. from 1958 to 1974. He sailed 34 years. Born in Alpena, Mich., he was a resident of Rockledge, Fla. Burial was in Brevard (Fla.) Memorial Park Cem­ etery. Surviving are his widow, Alice; two sons, Frank and Gary; three grand­ sons, Tim, Frank and Gary and a granddaughter, Alice. IBU pensioner Vaino E. Fonsell, 71, passed away in Aland, Finland on Nov. 2. Brother Fonsell joined the Union in the port of New York in 1960 sailing as a mate and deckhand for the New York, Hart­ ford and New Haven Railroad from 1944 to 1947 and for the N.Y. Dock Railroad front 1947 to 1961. Seafarer Fonsell was born in Finland and was a resident of Aland. Surviving are two brothers, Arron of Brewer, Me. and Felix of Aland. SIU pensioner Joseph V. Perry, 65, succumbed to heart failure in the Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital, Frankfort, Mich, on Nov. 15. Brother Perry joined the Union in the port of Elberta, Mich, in 1954 sailing as an AB for the Ann Arbor Railroad Ferrys from 1965 to 1967. He sailed 46 years. A native of Maywood, Mich., he was a resident of Frankfort. Interment was in Benzonia Township Cemetery, Benzie County, Mich. Surviving are his widow, Evelyn and a son, Fred. IBU pensioner Guy B. Wills, 70, succumbed to pneu­ monia in the New Port Convalescent Center, New Port Richey, Fla. on Oct. 30. Brother Wills joined the Union in the port of Philadelphia in 1961 sailing as a mate and captain for the S.C. Loveland Co. from 1948 to 1960 and for the Interstate Oil Transportation Co. from 1960 to 1972. He was bom in Florida and was a resident of New Port Richey. Burial was in Meadowland Memorial Gardens Cemetery, New Port Richey. Surviving i^ his widow, Gertmde. Fnrman P. Hipp, 60, died on Nov. 27. Brother Hipp joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. He sailed 32 years. Seafarer Hipp was born in Greenwood, S.C. and was a resident of Glen Burnie, Md. Surviving are his widow, Betty; a son, Lewis and a daughter Joan. SIU pensioner Harold F. Taylor, 81, passed away on Sept. 9. Brother Taylor joined the Union in 1938 in the port of New York sailing as a fireman - watertender and deck engineer. He sailed 43 years and was a veteran of th^ World War I U.S. Navy. Born in East Boston, he was a resident of Boston. Surviving are his widow, Kikue; his mother, Eleanor of Roxbury, Mass. and a sister, Mrs. Peter La Croix of Boston. Daniel H. Bishop, 56, died on Nov. 30. Brother Bishop joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of New Or­ leans in 1961 sail­ ing as a tankerman and deckhand for National Marine Service from 1969 to 1975. He sailed 28 years starting in 1941 and was a veteran of the preWorld War II U.S. Army. Born in Freeport, Fla., he was a resident there. Surviving are his widow, Ocie; a daugh­ ter, Judy and a stepdaughter, Georgiana Bailes. R. Ralph C. Rafferty, 62, drowned with 30 shipmates when the SS Ed­ mund Fitzgerald sank in Lake Supe­ rior on Nov. 10. Brother Rafferty joined the SIU in 1963 in the port of Cleveland sailing as a chief steward. He sailed 37 years. Born in Toledo, he was a resident of Perrysburt, Ohio. Surviving are his widow, Brooksie; a son, Randall Wil­ liamson and a daughter, Pamela. John D. Chelton, 77, passed away on Nov. 3. Brother Chelton joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of Balti­ more in 1957 sailing as a mate and captain for the Harbor Towing Co. from 1954 to 1969, Transit Oil Co. from 1971 to 1972 and the Norfolk Towing and Lighterage Co. from 1972 to 1973. He was born in Marion, Md. and was a resident of Painter, Va. Sur­ viving are his widow. Novella and a daughter, Mrs, Martha Northom. Seafarers Log • ••'•J �1 Jftnal Bepartumi SIU pensioner Walter S. Whitten, 74, succumbed to cancer in the Mo­ bile Infirmary on Oct. 31. Brother Whitten joined the SIU in 1941 in the port of Mobile sail­ ing as a wiper. He sailed 19 years. Sea­ farer Whitten was bom in Alabama and was a resident of Mobile, Burial was in Pine Crest Cemetery, Mobile. Surviving are his widow. Alma and a brother, W. N. Whitten. I'^I ' I' s . }f L? I - ? r' • I •'' I'' IBU pensioner Paul T. Reed Sr., 53, succumbed to lung cancer in the Mobile Infirmary on Nov. 10. Broth­ er Reed joined the Union in 1946 in the port of Mobile sailing as an AB for the Mobile Towing Co. from 1947 to 1975. Bom in Florida, he was a resident of Mobile. Burial was in Pine Crest Cemetery, Mobile. Surviving are his widow, Grace; two sons, Paul and John; a step­ daughter, Ann Capps and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Reed. SIU pensioner Placldo Aldevera, 63, passed away from natural causes in Metropolitan Hospital, Philadel­ phia on Nov. 16. iM. Brother Aldevera I'i joined the Union in 1938 in the port of Galveston sailing as a chief cook. He sailed 40 years. Seafarer Aldevera was born in the Philippines and was a resident of Phila. delphia. He was a U.S. naturalized citi­ zen. Interment was in Mt. Mariah Cemetery, Philadelphia. Surviving are a brother, Basilio of Guadalupe Cebu City, P.I. and a sister, Canuta of Cercer, Cebu City, P.I. Harold E. White, 55, died of a heart attack in Houston on Oct. 2. Brother White joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1953 sailing as an AB. He sailed 33 years. Seafarer White was a veteran of the pre-war and World War II U.S. Army. A native of Crosby, Tex., he was a resident of Houston. Interment was in Laurel Land Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tex. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse E. White; a brother, Thomas of Fort Worth and a brother-in-law, Edward Williams. Donald B. An­ drews, 48, died on Nov. 9. Brother Andrews joined the SIU in the port of Duluth in 1971 sail­ ing as an oiler for Kinsman Marine Steamship Co. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Bom in South Dakota, he was a resi­ dent of Duluth. Surviving are his widow, Jane; three daughters, Cynthia of Duluth, Sandra and Laken and a sister, Mrs. Willard Voit of Sauk Rapids, Minn. Robert J. Stew­ art, 49, expired on July 14. Brother Stewart joined the SIU in the port of Duluth in 1965 sail­ ing as an AB for the Gartland Steamship Co. and for the ^ Reiss Brothers Co. from 1964 to 1967. He sailed 33 years. Bom in Buffalo, he was a resident there. Surviving are his widow, June; two sons, James and Rus­ sell; two daughters, Mrs. William J. Lee and Deborah and a brother, David, of Buffalo. Juan Feliciano, 51, died on Nov. 5. Brother Feliciano joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1965 sail­ ing as engine main­ tenance. He sailed 29 years and was on the picket line in the N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961 and the 1963 beef. A native of Puerto Rico, he was a resident of New York City. Surviving are his widow, Emelia; two sons, Wilfredo and Miluono and three daughters, Mrs. Juanita Agrant of New York City, Sonia and Judy. Pedro "Pete" Guzman, 68, died on Oct. 26. Brother Guzman joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of Boston sail­ ing as a cook. He sailed 32 years and walked on the picket lines in the 1961 N.Y. Harbor strike and the 1962 Robin Line strike. Bom in Puerto Rico, he was a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y. Surviving are his widow, Belen of San Juan; three sons, Pedro, Joseph and William and six daughters, Maria, Annabelen, Katha­ rine, Gloria, Margaret and Luzelenia. JohnT.MUls,69, died of a heart at­ tack in the USPHS Hospital, Norfolk on Oct. 22, Brother Mills joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the pprt of Nor­ folk in 1968 sailing as a deckhand for Gulf Atlantic Tow­ ing Corp. from 1965 to 1968 and for Curtis Bay Towing Co. from 1969 to 1975. He was bom in Fairmount City, Pa. and was a resident of Chesapeake, Va. Interment was in Chesapeake (Va.) Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Surviv­ ing is his widow, Dorothy. SIU pensioner Joseph W. Hender­ son, 79, expired of arteriosclerosis in the Pasadena (Calif.) Rehabilita­ tion and Convales­ cent Hospital on June 4. Brother Henderson joined the Union in 19'38 in the port of Mobile sailing as a chief steward. He sailed 30 years. A native of Virginia, he was a resident of Pasa­ dena. Cremation took place at the Mt. View Crematory, Altadena, Calif. Sur­ viving are his widow, Johnnie Mae and a daughter, Kay. « James T. Smart, 45, died on Nov. 18. Brother Smart joined the SIUaffiliated IBU in Port Arthur in 1970 sailing as a deck­ hand and captain for the Higgman Towing Co. of Orange, Tex. from 1957 to 1967, Sabine Towing Co. from 1967 to 1969, for Slade Towing Co. in 1972, and for Marine Fueling Service Co. from 1969 to 1975. He was a veteran of the post-World War II U.S. Navy. Bom in Leander, Tex., he was a resi­ dent of Port Neches, Tex. Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Effie Whilley of Georgetown, Tex. and his father, O. H. Smart of Austin, Tex. IBU pensioner Harry Oliver, 65, died of a lung hemorrhage in the USPHS Hospital, New Orleans on Oct. 16. Brother Oliver joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1961 sailing as a lineman for Dunbar & Sullivan from 1956 to 1958 and for the Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co. from 1958 to 1974. He sailed 34 years. Born in Alpena, Mich., he was a resident of Rockledge, Fla. Burial was in Brevard (Fla.) Memorial Park Cem­ etery. Surviving are his widow, Alice; two sons, Frank and Gary; three grand­ sons, Tim, Frank and Gary and a granddaughter, Alice. IBU pensioner Vaino E. Fonsell, 71, passed away in Aland, Finland on Nov. 2. Brother Fonsell joined the Union in the port of New York in 1960 sailing as a mate and deckhand for the New York, Hart­ ford and New Haven Railroad from 1944 to 1947 and for the N.Y. Dock Railroad froin 1947 to 1961. Seafarer Fonsell was born in Finland and was a resident of Aland. Surviving are two brothers, Arron of Brewer, Me. and Felix of Aland. SIU pensioner Joseph V. Perry, 65, succumbed to heart failure in the Paul Oliver Memo­ rial Hospital, Frankfort, Mich, on Nov. 15. Brother Perry joined the Union in the port of Elberta, Mich, in 1954 sailing as an AB for the Ann Arbor Railroad Ferrys from 1965 to 1967. He sailed 46 years. A native of Maywood, Mich., he was a resident of Frankfort. Interment was in Benzonia Township Cemetery, Benzie County, Mich. Surviving are his widow, Evelyn and a son, Fred. IBU pensioner Guy B. Wills, 70, succumbed to pneu­ monia in the New Port Convalescent Center, New Port Richey,Fla.on Oct. 30. Brother Wills joined the Union in the port of Philadelphia in 1961 sailing as a mate and captain for the S.C. Loveland Co. from 1948 to 1960 and for the Interstate Oil Transportation Co. from 1960 to 1972. He was born in Florida and was a resident of New Port Richey. Burial was in Meadowland Memorial Gardens Cemetery, New Port Richey. Surviving is' his widow, Gertmde. Furman P. Hipp, 60, died on Nov. 27. Brother Hipp joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. He sailed 32 years. Seafarer Hipp was born in Greenwood, S.C. and was a resident of Glen Burnle, Md. Surviving are his widow, Betty; a son, Lewis and a daughter Joan. SIU pensioner Harold F. Taylor, 81, passed away on Sept. 9. Brother Taylor joined the Union in 1938 in the port of New York sailing as a fireman - watertender and deck engineer. He sailed 43 years and was a veteran of th^ World War I U.S. Navy. Born in East Boston, he was a resident of Boston. Surviving are his widow, Kikue; his mother, Eleanor of Roxbury, Mass. and a sister, Mrs. Peter La Croix of Boston. Daniel H. Bishop, 56, died on Nov. 30. Brother Bishop joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of New Or­ leans in 1961 sail­ ing as a tankerman and deckhand for National Marine Service from 1969 to 1975. He sailed 28 years starting in 1941 and was a veteran of the preWorld War II U.S. Army. Born in Freeport, Fla., he was a resident there. Surviving are his widow, Ocie; a daugh­ ter, Judy and a stepdaughter, Georgiana Bailes. R. Ralph C. Rafferty, 62, drowned with 30 shipmates when the SS Ed­ mund Fitzgerald sank in Lake Supe­ rior on Nov. 10. Brother Rafferty joined the SIU in 1963 in the port of Cleveland sailing as a chief steward. He sailed 37 years. Born in Toledo, he was a resident of Perrysburt, Ohio. Surviving are his widow, Brooksie; a son, Randall Wil­ liamson and a daughter, Pamela. John D. Chelton, 77, passed away on Nov. 3. Brother Chelton joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of Balti­ more in 1957 sailing as a mate and captain for the Harbor Towing Co. from 1954 to 1969, Transit Oil Co. from 1971 to 1972 and the Norfolk Towing and Lighterage Co. from 1972 to 1973. He was born in Marion, Md. and was a resident of Painter, Va. Sur­ viving are his widow. Novella and a daughter, Mrs. Martha Northom. Page 24 Seafarers Log • \ , Jfinal Beparturei Oliver T. Tollef- son, 61, passed away on Nov. 27. Brother Tollefson joined the SIU in the port of Duluth in 1967 sailing as an OS for the Kins­ man Marine Steam­ ship Co. in 1966, Buckeye Steamship Co. and for Reiss Brothers Co. from 1968 to 1969. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. A native of Eagle Lake, Mihn., he was a resident of Lengby, Minn. Surviving are his widow, Verla; a son, William and two daughters. Hazel and Linda. SIU pensioner Edmund F. Zareckl, 67, died of pneu­ monia in the Lake Park Hospital, Sylvania, Ohio on June 12. Brother Zarecki joined the Union in the port of New York in 1960 sailing as a cook since 1942 on Great Lakes freighters. He was born in Ohio and was a resident of Holland, Ohio. Interment was in Cal­ vary Cemetery, Toledo. Surviving are three brothers, Victor, Isadore and Am­ brose of Toledo and two sisters. Sister Mary Leona and Mrs. Eva V. Futrel of HoUand. SIU pensioner Charles F. Jeflers, 79, died on St. Simon's Is., Ga. on Nov. 15. Brother Jeffers joined the Union in 1941 in • port of Baltimore sailing as an AB. He sailed 35 years and was a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War I. Sea­ farer Jeffers was born in Georgia and was a resident of St. Simon's Is. Burial was in the family plot in Waycross (Ga.) Cemetery. Surviving are his widow, Luthia; a sister, Mrs. Gladys J. Murphy of St. Simon's Is. and a neph­ ew, E. Jefferson Murphy of Amherst, Mass. I SIU pensioner Willie C. Sanders, 69, expired on Dec. 1. Brother Sanders joined the Union in the port of Savan­ nah in 1958 sailing ' as a fireman-watertender. He sailed 29 years. Born in Savannah, he was a resi­ dent of Orlando, Fla. Surviving is his widow, Ellen. Thomas Gllbrlde died in Bergen Pines Hospital, Paramus, N.J. on July 28. Brother Gilbride joined the SIU in 1967. He was a resident of New York City. Surviving is a brother of Brook­ lyn, N.Y. < JH-.Ui Seafarers of the SlU-contract^d tanker, the SS Henry Steinbrenner {Kinsman Marine) prepare to conduct a memorial service for the ill-fated crew of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald which sank in a storm in the east end of Lake Superior on Nov. 10. The flowers and a floral wreath were strewn upon the waters where the entire crew of the vessel supposedly went down. EDITORIAL POLICY-SEAFARERS LOG. The Log.has uaditionally refrained FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes aiid Waters District makes specific provision fof CenTfied ^LblirA^Sams mendattons and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters financial records are available at the headquarters of th? various trust funds. SiilPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected cnntracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of tKontS are%«cd^^ in all Union halls. If you feel there has teen any violation of vour shining or seniority rights as contained in the contracts tetwecn the Union Td Appeals Board by crlilied mad. relurn r«:e,pt requested. Tne proper address for this is: Frank Droiak, ChidnnM, Serfarers Aptealf Bo"^ 275 - 20lh Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 11215 Full copies of contracts as referred to are avaHable to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. mMTHACTS Conies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. Thew contracts S/act'hghu^'ai wen TytrobligMion^'lu'chT finrg^o^" OT^o^^h^propeTsheeTa^^^^ February, 1976 Dublishine any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or £ter uTas aho from publishing articles deemed harmful to collective membership. This established policy has teen reaffirmed hv mcm^rsfip actIOT the Sentemter, 1960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for L^^p^^^^ vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board ot the Uniotv The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to aiiyone iii any official "P^eity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any riemter pay Iny Sy f reason unless he is given such receipt. I"/he event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, tet feels that h® should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this "T familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer " to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligaUon by any "ic'hods such as dealing charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights iii employment as membm of the SIU These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which ffie Union has nSSed^w^^ the employers. Consequently, no Seafarer may against because of race, creed, color, sex and national or geographic origiri. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION-SPAD. SPAD is a separate seg'rcgated'fute* I^s"pVocccdl"are"uscd'to"furtheTits'objects and purpoMS including but not limitiTH In ctonomu. imcitsia yi — seamen, the to furthering the Dolitical, political, social ana and econ^.c^ nreservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment oDDortunities for seamen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connectmn with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All coiitributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received tecause job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of s"ch conduct, or as a Ihin in the Union or of empbyment. If a contribution is made by reason of the atx)ve iSoter conduc,%otify the Seafarers Union, or SPAD by certified mail wjthm 30 days o the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and ^^ SPAD to protect and further your economic, political and social interests, American trade union concepts and Seafarer seamen. If at any time a Seafarer feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he hM been denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or information, he should Immediately notify SIU President Paul Hall at headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. Page 25 �! 1 Lloyd Thomas Seafarer Lloyd \Thomas, 33, has ibeen a member of \the SIU since 1963, \and began shipping lout as bosun in \l971. A native-nf \New Orleans, iBrother Thomas •now makes his home in Oakland, Calif, with his wife Shantelle. He ships from the port of San Francisco. Perry Bumette Seafarer Perry I Burnette, 54, has been sailing with the SIV since 1959, and \he began shipping out as bosun in 7969, A native of [Florida, Brother Burnette ships from the port of Tampa where he makes his home with his wife Gladys. , ® • J' 12 More Bosuns Graduate Another group of Seafarers gradu­ ated from the SIU's Bosuns Recertlfication Program have rejoined their shi^ with a greater knowledge, of their Union and its his­ tory, and the state of the entire mari­ time industry. In die more than two years time since it was in^tuted, the Bosuns Recertification Program has made great strides in educating the many Seafarers who have participated in it. These men, the leaders of the unlicensed crews on SlU-cmitracted ships, have spent two months learning about the SIU, its past, where it stands today and where h wOl go in the future, and the present state and future of die U.S. maritime industry. The first four weeks of the program are spent at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. Here the men partake in classes on Union education and Union history, and also study the SIU contract, constitution, and benefit Juan Burgos Seafarer Juan \Burgos, 60, has \been a member of the SIU since 1942, \and he began ship\ping out as bosun 10. years ago. A na­ tive of Puerto Rico, [Brother Burgos ' now ships from the port of New York where he makes his home. William Byrne Seafarer William "Scotty" Byrne, 48, has been an SIU member since 1957, and has been ship­ ping out as a bosun for over a year. A native gf Liverpool, England, Brother Byrne now makes his home in Theodore, Ala. He ships from the port of New York. Luis Folanco Seafarer Luis Polanco, 55, has been an SIU member I since 1946, and has been shipping out as bosun for the past nine years. A native of Puerto Rico, Brother Polanco now ships from the port of New York where he makes his home. Tom Holt Seafarer Tom Holt, 54, has been shipping with the SIU since 1962, and started sailing as a bosun in 1967. A native of Tennessee, he now makes his home in Geneva, Ohio with his wife Almeda. Brother Holt ships from the port of New York. George Brooke Seafarer George [Brooke began sailling with the SIU [after he graduated [from the Harry [Lundeberg School j/n 1972. Shipping in [the engine depart[ment. Brother Brooke also earned his FOWT endorsement at the Piney Point school before beginning the 'A' Seniority Program. Brother Brooke ships from the port of Baltimore and lives in Washington, D.C. Michael Freebnm Seafarer Michael Freeburn, an Air Force veteran, has been sailing with the SIU since his gradu­ ation from the Harry Lundeberg School in 1972. Brother Freeburn, a member of the deck depart­ ment, also received his AB's ticket at Piney Point. A native of Detroit, Brother Freeburn now lives in Chino, Calif, and ships from the port of Wilmington. plans. They learn about the maritime industry and the new ships being constmcted; they take firefighting and first aid courses, and also get a taste politics with visits to Washington. The second month of the program is speiit at Union Headquarters in New York. It is here that the bosuns see the operation of their Union in action. They visit all the departments, includ­ ing records, claims, data center, the control room and the LOG. The men also assist in paying off vessels coming into New York; in registering men for shipping, and paying visits to the USPHS hospital fai the area. After completing both phases of this program the Recertified Bosun is much better qualified in all the aspects of his Job. The main goal and objective of this program has been better communi­ cation. Though programs such as this one and the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program, that goal is being accom­ plished. Jnllus Thrasher Seafarer Julius 'Whitey" Thrasher; j 54, has been art \SW member since 1944, and he started [shipping out as bo1 sun in 1947. A na­ tive of South Caro/inn. Brother Thrasher now makes his home in Alexandria, La. He ships from the port of New Orleans. A. G. Alexander Seafarer A. G. 'Tex" Alexander, 151, has been an SIU rnember since 1946, and began shipping I out as bosun during the 1950's. A na' tive of Arkansas, Brother Alexander now makes his home in Milam, Tex. with his wife Mary. He ships from the port of Hous ton. Clifton Jordan Dimas Mendoza Seafarer Clifton Seafarer Dimas Jordan, 51, has Mendoza, 56, has been an SIU mem­ been shipping with ber since 1945, and the SIU since 1944, has been shipping and started sailing out as bosun since as bosun in 1972. the 1950's. A na­ A native of Fajardo, tive of Mississippi, P.R., Brother Men­ he now makes his doza ships from the home in Brookhavport of San Juan where he makes his home with his wife en. Miss, with his wife Louise. Brother Felicita. Jordan ships from the port of New Orleans. John Hunter Stefan Kadziola Seafarer John Seafarer Stefan Hunter, 54, has Kadziola, 56, has been an SIU mem­ been shipping with ber since 1943, and the SIU since 1943, started shipping om and he began sailing as bosun the follow­ as a bosun in 1945. ing year. A native A native of Den­ of the British West' mark, Brother Kad­ Indies, Brother ziola ships from the Hunter ships from port of New York the port of Mobile where he makes his where he makes his home. home. Seniority Upgrading Program Six New 'A' Book Members This month six more Seafarers Joined the ranks of the SIU fuD 'A* book mem­ bers by participating in and graduating from the 'A* Seniority Upgrading Pro­ gram. This brings the number of Sea­ farers who have earned their *A' books through this program to 209. Before graduating from the program, these new 'A' book members were given the opportunity to sharpen their sea­ faring skills by learning about the latest innovations in the maritime industry. The 'A' Seniority Program also pro­ vided these Seafarers. wHb a thorou^ working knowledge of the SIU's history, functions, operations and goals. This two-pronged approach used to upgrade these Seafarers into full 'A' book status insures that the SIU will always have a solid membership that can participate in Union activities with an understanding of the modem mari­ time industry and their Union's role in that industry. James FonvlDe • Seafarer^ James Fonville has been 1 sailing in the engine I department since his graduation from the [ Harry Lundeberg School three years ago. A QMED, Brother Fonville I earned that endorse­ ment at Piney Point before attending the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program. Ship­ ping from the port of New York, Brother Fonville is a native end resi­ dent of Charleston, W. Va. James Bison Seafarer James Illson has been sail­ ing in the engine de­ partment since his graduation from the Harry Lundeberg School in 1973. Brother Illson re­ turned to Piney Point to study for his FOWT endorsement before attend­ ing the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Pro­ gram. A native of Manhattan, he now lives in New Rochelle, N.Y. and ships from the port of New York. John Curran Seafarer John Curran, sailing in the deck depart­ ment, graduated from the Harry Lundeberg School in 1972 and re­ turned there to earn his AB ticket before attending the 'A' Seniority Program. Shipping from the port of Philadelphia, Brother Curran resides in that city with his wife Joyce and their son. Guy Vmins Seafarer Guy Ve­ nus began sailing withtheSIUinl970 when he graduated from the Harry Lundeberg School in New Orleans. Sailing in the engine department. Brother Venus studied for his FOWT endorsement at the Harry Lundeberg School before attending the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program. Born in New York City, Brother Venus now lives in Sumrall, Miss, and ships out of the port of New Orleans. Seafarers Log Page 26 i - .• �Following are the names and home ports of the 343 Seafarers who have successfully completed the SlU Bosuns Recertification Program. These men have gone aboard our contracted ships to lead the SIU unlicensed crews, and they have held informative meetings, settled beefs, answered questions and con­ tributed toward smoother voyages. Abulay.EdniindPhlladtipliia Adams, John, New York AKUi9r,Jose, New York Alexander, A. G., Houston Allen, Enes, San Francisco Allen, J. W., Seattle Altstatt, John, Houston Amat, Kasmoln, New /ork Anderson, Alfred, Norfolk Anderson, Chester New York Anderson, Edgar, New York Annis, George, New Orleans Antonlou, Angelo, New York Aponte, Felix, New York Arena, Louis, New Orleans Armada, Alfonso, Baltimore Atkinson, Oavid, Seattle Backrak, Daniel, Wilmington Baker, Elmer, Houston Baker, William, Houston Bankston, Claude, New Orleans Barnhlll, Elmer, Houston Barrlal, Pablo, New Orleans Baudoln, James, Houston Beavers, Norman, New Orleans Bechllvanis, Nicholas, New York Beck, Arthur, San Francisco Beeching, Marlon, Houston Berger, David, Norfolk Beregria, John/Philadelphia Bergerla, Steve, Philadelphia Beye, Jan, New York Bojko, Stanley, San Francisco Bonofont, Eduardo, San Juan Boney, Andrew, Norfolk Bourgot, Albert, Mobile Bowman, Jack, Seattle Boyle, Charles, New Orleans Braunstein, Herbert, Wilmington Brendle, Mack, Houston Broadus, Ray, Mobile Broadus, Robert, Mobile Brooks, Tom, New York Browning, Ballard, Baltimore Bryan, Ernest, Houston Bryant, Vernon, Tampa Burch, George, New Orleans Burgos, Juan, New York purke, George, New York Burnette, Perry, Tampa Burton, Ronald, New York Busalacki, Joseph, Jacksonville Bushong, William, Seattle Butterton, Walter, Norfolk Butts, Bobby, Mobile Butts, Hurmon, Houston Byrne, William, New York Cain, Hubert, Mobile Caldeira, Anthony, Houston Bosun s Honor Roll at 343 Calogeros, Oemetrlos, Seattle Campbell, Arthur, New Orleans Carbone, Victor, San Juan Carey, John, New York Casanueva, Michael, New Orleans Castro, Guillermo, San Juan Chestnut, Donald, Mobile Chiasson, Richard, New Orleans Chilinski, Tadeusz, Wilmington Christenberry, Richard, San Francisco Christensen, Christian, San Francisco Christiansen, Egon, San Francisco CIsleckl, John, San Francisco Clegg, William, New York Cofone, William, Wilmington Cole, Lonnle, Norfolk Colson, James, Seattle Compton, Walter, Norfolk Cooper, Fred, Mobile Cousins, Walter, Wilmington Craddock, Edwin, New Orleans Crawford, William, Jacksonville Cross, Malcolm, Wilmington Curlew, Jack, Yokohama Curry, Leon, Jacksonville Daklh, Eugene, Boston D'AmIco, Charles, Houston Dammeyer, Ban, New York Oarvllle, Richard, Houston Davles, John, New York Oavis, James, Seattle Oelgado, Julio, New York Dickinson, David, Mobile Dixon, James, Mobile Donovan, Joseph, Boston Doty, Albert, New Orleans Drake, Woodrow, Seattle Drewes, Peter, New York Duet, Maurice, Houston Dunn, Beverly, Mobile Eckert, Arne, Seattle Eddlns, John, Baltimore Edelmon, Bill, Houston Engelund, Clayton, New York Falrcloth, Charles, Mobile Farhi, Israel, Houston Fell, William, New York Ferrera, Raymond, New Orleans Finklea, George, Jacksonville Flowers, Eugene, New York Foster, Floron, New Orleans Foster, James, Mobile FotI, Sebastian, Wilmington Frey, Charles, Jacksonville Funk, William, New York Furr, John, Houston Gahagan, Kenneth, Houston Gallagher, John, Philadelphia Garner, James, New Orleans Garza, Peter, Houston Gavin, Joseph, Houston Gianglordano, Donato, Philadelphia Gianniotis, John, New York Glllain, Robert, Jacksonville Gilllkin, Leo, San Francisco Gomez, Jose, New York Gonzalez, Callxto, San Juan Gonzalez, Jose, New York Gorbea, Robert, New York Gorman, James, New York Gosse, Fred, San Francisco Green, John, Baltimore Greenwood, Perry, Seattle Grima, Vincent, New York Guadamud, Luis, New Orleans Gustavson, Walter, New York Hager, Bertil, New York Hale, William, New Orleans Hanback, Burt, New York Hanstvedt, Alfred, New York Harvey, Lee J., New Orleans Hawkins, Tom, Seattle Hazel, John, New Orleans Hellman, Karl, Seattle Hicks, Donald, New York Hllburn, Thomas, Mobile Hill, Charles, Houston HIrsh, Burton, Baltimore Hodges, Raymond, Mobile Hodges, Raymond W., Baltimore Hogge, Elbert, Baltimore Holt, Tom, New York Homka, Stephen, New York Hovde, Arne, Philadelphia Hunt, H. C., Houston Hunter, John, Mobile Ipsen, Oria, New York James, Calvain, New York Jandora, Stanley, New York Jansson, Sven, New York Japper, John, New York Johnson, Fred, Mobile Johnson, Ravaughn, Houston Jordan, Clifton, New Orieans Joseph, Leyal, Philadelphia Joyner, William, Houston Justus, Joe, Jacksonville Kadzioia, Stefan, New York Karatzas, Tom, Baltimore Karlsson, Bo, New York Kelsey, Tom, San Francisco Kerageorgiou, Antoine, New Orleans Kerngood, Morton, Baltimore KIngsley, Jack, San Francisco Klelmola, William, New York Knight, Bruce, Norfolk Knoles, Raymond, San Francisco Keen, John, Mobile Konis, Perry, New York Koza, Leo, Baltimore KrawczynskI, Stanley, Jacksonville La France, Oave, New York Lambert, Reldus, New Orleans Landron, Manuel, San Juan Lasnansky, Andrew, San Francisco La Soya, Ellgio, Houston Lasso, Robert, San Juan Lataple, Jean, New Orleans Lavoine, Raymond, Baltimore Lawton, Woodrow, Baltimore Leake, Herbert, Baltimore LeClaIr, Walter W., New York Lee, Hans, Seattle Levin, Jacob, Baltimore Lewis, Jesse, Seattle LIbby, George, New Orleans Libby, Herbert, New York LIneberry, Carl, Mobile Logan, John, Mobile Lolk, Peter, Baltimore Mackert, Robert, Baltimore Maldonado, Basllo, Baltimore Manning, Denis, Seattle Martlneau, Tom, Seattle Mattloll, Gaetano, New York McCaskey, Earl, New Orleans McCollom, John, Boston McCorvey, Durell, Jacksonville McDonald, John, New Orleans McGarry, Frank, Philadelphia McGlnnIs, Arthur, New Orleans McHale, J. J., New York McKlnney, Melville, Philadelphia Mears, Ferlton, New York Meehan, William, Norfolk Meffert, Roy, Jacksonville Mendoza, Dimas, San Juan Merrill, Charles, Mobile Michael, Joseph, Baltimore Miller, Clyde, Seattle Mitchell, William, Jacksonville Mize, Cyril, San Francisco Mladonlch, Ernest, New Orleans Moen, Irwin, Baltimore Monardo, Sylvester, New Orleans Moore, John, Houston Morales, Esteban, New York Morris, Edward Jr., Mobile Morris, William, Baltimore Morris, William, Jacksonville Moss, John, New Orleans Moyd, Ervin, Mobile Mullls, James, Mobile Murry, Ralph, San Francisco Myrex, Luther, Mobile Nash, Walter, New York Nelson, Jack, Jacksonville Nicholson, Eugene, Baltimore Nielsen, Vagn, New York Northcutt, James, San Francisco Nuckols, Billy, New York O'Brien, William, New York O'Connor, William, Seattle Ohannasian, John, Jacksonville Olbrantz, Leonard, Jacksonville Olesen, Carl, San Francisco Olson, Fred, San Francisco Olson, Maurice, Boston Oromaner, Albert, San Francisco O'Rourke, Robert, Houston Owen, Burton, Houston Owens, Clarence, New Orleans Palino, Anthony, New York Palmer, Nick, San Francisco Paradise, Leo, New York Parker, Jameb, Houston Parker, William, New Orleans Pate, Luther, New York Peavoy, Floyd, New Orleans Pedersen, Otto, New Orleans Pehler, Frederick, Mobile Pence, Floyd, Houston Perry, Wallace, Jr., San Francisco Pierce, John, Philadelphia Polanco, Luis, New York Pollanen, VIekko, New Orleans Poulsen, Verner, Seattle Pressly, Donald, New York Price, Billie, Norfolk Pryor, Clarence, Mobile PuchalskI, Kasimir, San Francisco Puglisi, Joseph, New York Pulliam, James, San Francisco Radich, Anthony, New Orleans Rains, Horace, Houston Rallo, Salvador, New Orleans Reeves, William, Mobile Richburg, Joseph, Mobile Rihn, Ewing, New Orleans fiiiey, William, San Francisco Ringuette, Albert, San Francisco Rivera, Alfonso, San Juan Robinson, William, Seattle Rodrigues, Lancelot, San Juan Rodriguez, Frank, New York Rodriguez, Ovidio, New York Ruley, Edward, Baltimore Sanchez, Manuel, New York Sanford, Tommie, Houston Sawyer, Alfred, Norfolk Schwarz, Robert, Mobile Self, Thomas, Baltimore Sellx, Floyd, San Francisco Sernyk, Peter, New York Sheets, James, Baltimore Sheldrake, Peter, Houston Shorten, James, San Francisco Showers, William, San Francisco Sipsey, Robert, San Francisco Smith, Lester, Norfolk Smith, Vertis, Tampa Sokol, Stanley, San Francisco Sorel, Johannes, Jacksonville Spuron, John, San Francisco Stanford, Glen, New Orleans Stockmarr, Sven, New York Suchocki, Leonard, San Francisco Swearingen, Barney, Jacksonville SwiderskI, John, New York Tetl, Frank, New York Theiss, Roy, Mobile Thomas, Lloyd, San Francisco Thompson, Carl, Houston Thompson, Clayton, New Orleans Thompson, J. R., Houston Thrasher, Julius, New Orleans TIcer, Dan, San Francisco Tillman, William, San Francisco TIrelll, Enrico, New York Todd, Raymond, New Orleans Tolentino, Ted, San Francisco Troche, Gregory, Mobile Turner, Paul, New Orleans UccI, Peter, San Francisco Velazquez, William, New York Walker, Fred, Baltimore Walker, Tom, Houston Wallace, Edward, New York Wallace, Ward, Jacksonville Wallace, William, Mobile Walters, Herwood, New York Wardlaw, Richard, Houston Ware, Dick, Houston Waters, Aubrey, Seattle Weaver, Harold, Houston Welch, Macon, Houston Whitmer, Alan, New York Wingfieid, P. G., Jacksonville Woods, Malcolm, San Francisco Workman, Homer, New Orleans Woriey, John, San Francisco Wymbs, Luke, New York Zaragoza, Roberto, New York Zeloy, Joseph, New Orleans 'A' Seniority Honor Roll Now Numbers 209 Seafarers who have completed the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program have had the opportunity to learn about their Union and its activities, mak­ ing them good, informed Union members. These men are encouraged to take the delegate's job aboard ship and put this new knowledge to work. Following are the names and departments of the 209 Seafarers who have completed the *A' Seniority Upgrading Program. Adams, Francis, Deck Allan, Lawrence, Engine Allison, Murphy, En^ne Ahmad, Bin, Deck Ames, Allan, Deck Andrepont, P. J., Engine Armltstead, Daniel, Engine Arnold, Mott, Deck Barnett, Jay, Engine Bartol, Thomas, Deck Baxter, Alan, Engine Bean, P. L., Deck Beauverd, Arthur, Engine Bellinger, William, Steward Berulls, William, Deck Blletz, John, Engine Blacklok, Richard, Engine Blasquez, Gregory, Engine Bohannon, Christopher, Engine Bolen, James, Deck Bolen, Timothy, Deck Boles, John, Engine Brackblll, Russell, Deck Bdooke, George, Engine BruschinI, Mario, Steward Burke, Lee Roy, Engine Burke, Timothy, Deck Burnette, Barney, Steward. But^, Richard, Engine Cflinmiisfi. Frank Deck February, 1976 Carhart, David, Deck Carruthers, Francis, Engine Castle, Stephen, Deck Cavanaugh, Jackson, Deck Clark, Garrett, Deck Colangelo, Joseph, Deck Conklin, Kevin, Engine Correll, Paul, Engine Cosentino, Dominic, Deck Coyle, Michael, Engine Cunningham, Robert, Deck Curran, John, Deck Daniel, Wadsworth, Engine Davis, William, Deck Day, John, Engine Derke, Michael, Engine Deskins, William, Steward DIsIng, Maximo, Engine Dobloug, James, Engine Dukehart, David, Engine Edgell, Pat, Engine Egeland, Ralph, Deck Elliott, Byron, Engine EscdUero, Tomas, Engine Esposlto, Gennaro, Engine EwIng, Urry, Steward Farmer, William, Deck Farragut, John, Deck Fila, Marion, Deck FonvlHe. James, Engine Frak, Stan, Deck Freebum, Michael, Deck Fried, Peter, Engine Frost, Stephen, Deck Galka, Thomas, Engine Gallagher, Patrick, Deck Galliano, Marco, Deck Garay, Stephen, Deck Garcia, Robert, Deck Gilliam, Robert, Steward Gotay, Raul, Steward Gower, David, Engine Graham, Patrick, Deck Grimes, M. R,, Deck Grlsham,.Steve, Deck Hagar, Ken, Deck Hale, Earnest, Deck Haller, John, Engine Harris, Nathaniel, Engine Hanks, Fletcher, Engine Hart, Ray, Deck Hawker, Patrick, Deck Haynes, Blake, Engine Heick, Carroll, Deck Heller, Douglas, Steward Humason, .Jon, Deck Hummerick, James, Jr., Steward Hutchinson, Richard, Jr., Engine lilson, James, Engine ivey, D. E., Engine Joe, William, Engine Johnson, M., Deck Jones, LoKotte, Deck Jones, Nelson Coty, Steward Jordan, Carson, Deck Kanavos, Panaglrtis, Engine Kegney, Thomas, Engine Keith, Robert, Deck •Kelley, John, Deck Kelly, John, Deck Kemey, Paul, Engine KIrksey, Charles, Engine KIttleson, L. Q., Deck Knight, Donald, Engine Konetes, Johnnie, Deck Kunc, Lawrence, Deck Kundrat, Joseph, Steward Lamphere, Thomas, Engine Laner, Ronnie, Engine Lang, Gary, Deck Laughlin, Douglas, Engine LeClaIr, Lester, Steward Lehmann, Arthur, Deck. Lentsch, Robert, Deck Lesko, Samuel, Deck Long, Alton, Engine Lundeman, Louis, Deck Makarewicz, Richard, Engine Mallory, Arthur, Deck Manning, Henry, Steward Maurstad, Mitchell, Steward Marcus, M. A., Deck McAndrew, Martip, Engine McCabe, John, Engine McCabe, T. J., Engine McMullin, Clarence, Steward McParland, James, Engine Mlllcl, Robert, Deck MInIx, R. G., Jr., Engine Miranda, John, Engine Moneymaker, Ernest, Engine Moore, C. M., Deck Moore, George, Deck Moore, James;,Engine Moore, Peter, Engine Moore, William, Deck Mortler, William, Deck Meuton, Terry, Engine Noble, Mickey, Deck Nuotio, Ken, Deck Ostrander, Ouane, Deck Painter, Philip, Engine. Paloumbis, Nikolaos, Engine Papageorgiou, Oimltrlos, Engine Parker, Jason, Deck Perkins, Cy, Deck Petrick, L., Engine Poletti, Plerangelo, Deck Praslnos, George, Deck Reamey, Bert, Engine Restaino, John, Engine Ripley, William, Deck Rivers, Sam, Engine Reback, James, Deck Rodriguez, Charles, Engine Rodriguez, Hector, Engine Rodriguez, Robert, Engine Rogers, George,Engine Ruiz, Steve, Engine Sabb, Caldwelf, Jr., Engine Salley, Robert, Jr., Engine Sanders, Darry, Engine Sanger, Alfred, Deck Shaw, Lex, Deck Shaw, Luclen, Deck Shaw, Ronald, Engine Silfast, George, Deck SImonettI, Joseph, Steward Simpson, Spurgeon, Engine SIsk, Keith, Deck Smith, D. B., Steward Smith, Robert, Deck Snyder, John, Engine Spell, Gary, Engine Spell, Joseph, Deck Spencer, Craig, Engine Spencer, H. 0., Engine Stanfield, Pete, Deck Stauter, David, Engine Stevens, Duane, Deck Strauss, Gregory, Engine Svoboda, Kvetoslav, Engine Szelbert, Stephen, Reward Tanner, Leroy, Engine Tell, George, Engine Thomas, Robert, Engine Thomas, Timothy, Deck Trainer, Robert, Deck Trott, Llewellyn, Engine Utterback, Larry, Deck Vain, Thomas, Deck Valton, Sidney, Engine Vanyl, Thomas, Stfward Vaz^ez, Jose, Engine Venus, Guy, Engine Venus, Steve, Steward Vukmir, George, Deck Walker, Marvin, Engine Wambach, Albert, Deck Waugaman, Jerry, Engine Wayman, Lee, Deck Wllhelm, Mark, Engine Wilson, Richard, Steward Wilson, Robert, Engine Wolfe, John, Deck Woodcock, Wayne, Steward Woodhouse, Ashton, Engjno Wright, Charlie, Engine. Zukler, Hans, Engine Page 27 �f I For a Better Job Today Deck Department ABLE SEAMAN The course of instruction is four weeks in length and leads to the Coast Guard en­ dorsement of Able Seaman—12 Months —Any Waters or Able Seaman—Unlim­ ited—^Any Waters. Course Requirements: Able Seaman 12 Months—Any Waters. You must: • Be 19 years of age • Have 12 months seatime as Ordi­ nary Seaman, OR Be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have eight months seatime as Ordinary Seaman • Be able to pass the prescribed physi­ cal, including eyesight requirements. Able Seaman Unlimited—Any Waters. You must: • Be 19 years of age • Have 36 months seatime as Ordinary Seaman or Able Seaman 12 Months • Be able to pass the prescribed physi­ cal, including eyesight requirements. Starting Dates: April 1, May 27, July 22. QUARTERMASTER The course of instruction leading to certification as Quartermaster consists of Basic Navigation instruction to include Radar; Loran; Fathometer; RDF; and Tlxe also includes a review of Basic Seaman­ ship; use of the Magnetic and Gyro Compass; Rules of the Road; Knots and Splices; Firefighting and Emergency Pro­ cedures. Course Requirements: Must hold en­ dorsement as Able Seaman (Unlimited— Any Waters). Starting Dates: March 4, April 29, June 24. LIFEBOATMAN The course of instruction is two weeks in length and leads to the Coast Guard en­ dorsement of Lifeboatman. Course Requirements: Must have 90 days seatime in any department. Starting Dates: March 4,18; April 1,15, 29; May 13, 27; June 10, 24; July 8, 22; August 5. Engine Department QMED-Any Rating The course of instruction leading to cer­ tification as QMED—^Any Rating is eight weeks in length and includes instruction leading to the Coast Guard endorsements which comprise this rating. Course Requirements: You must show Graduate Advanced Electronics Head of the Engine Department, Charlie Nalen (extreme right) has his photo taken on Nov. 12 v\/ith his latest class of graduates of the Advanced Electrical Procedures Course of (I. to r.): Joseph Diosco; Randolph Ferebee; George Stropich; John Gammon, and Amos Jarmillo. Did You Know... Last month 91 Seafarers up­ graded their skills, earning power and job security through the vocational courses at HLSS. The Lundeberg School has an upgrading course to meet your career needs, too! evidence of six months seatime in at least one engine department rating. Starting Dates: February 5; March 4; April 1, 29; May 27; June 24; July 22. FOWT The course is four weeks in length and leads to endorsement as Fireman, Watertender, and/or Oiler. Course Requirements: If you have a Wiper endorsement only, you must: • Be able to pass the prescribed physi­ cal, including eyesight requirements • Have six months seatime as Wiper, OR Be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have three months seatime as Wiper QMED Awarded Certificate QMED Gustavo Vides (right) accepts his graduation diploma in December from Instructor Jack Parcel of the HLSS Engine Department. •'"ii I • •t • U; • •i • i Starting Dates: February 23, April 19, June 14, August 9 The course of instruction in basic welding consists of classroom and onthe-job training including practical train­ ing in electric arc welding and cutting; and oxy-acetylene brazing, welding and cutting. On completion of the course, an HLS Certificate of Graduation will be awarded. Course Requirements: • Engine department personnel must hold endorsement as QMED—Any Rating • Deck and steward department per­ sonnel must hold a rating in their department. Starting Dates: February 5, March 18, May 27, July 22. LNG/LPG The course of instruction leading to certification as LNG/LPG crew consists of Basic Chemistry, Tank and Ship Con­ struction, Gasifipation, Reliquefication Procedures, Inert Gas and Nitrogen Sys­ tems, Instrumentation, Safety and Firefighting, Loading, Unloading and Trans­ porting LNG/LPG. Course Requirements: • Engine room personnel must hold QMED—Any Rating • Deck and steward department per­ sonnel must hold a rating in their departments. Starting Date: March 8. A College Career Is Available to You , 1 • r- • If you have an engine department rat­ ing there are no requirements. WELDING One college and two post secondary trade/vocational school scholarships are awarded to Seafarers each year. These scholarships have been specially de­ signed to meet the educational needs of Seafarers. Application requirements are geared for the man who has been out of school several years, so you will only be com­ peting with other seamen with similar educational backgrounds. The awards are granted in April, but you should begin your application process now. These are the scholarships offered: 1. Four-year college' degree scholar­ ship. This award is in the amount of $10,000. 2. Two-year community or junior col­ lege or post secondary trade/voca­ tional schools scholarships. These awards are in the amount of $5000. The trade/vocational awards offer var­ ious options if you wish to continue shipping. In such a program you may develop a trade or skill which would im­ prove your performance aboard ship as well as help you obtain a better paying job when you are ashore. Eligibility requirements are as follows: 1. Have not less than two years of actual employment on vessels of companies signatory to Seafarers Welfare Plan. 2. Have one day of employment on a vessel in the sixth-month period immediately preceding date of ap­ plication. 3. Have 90 days of employment on a vessel in the previous calendar year. Pick Up a scholarship application now. They are available in the ports or you may write to the following address and request a copy of the Seafarers Applica­ tion: Seafarers Welfare Plan College Scholarships 275 20th Street Brooklyn, New York 11215 A College Education For Your Cliildren Four scholarships are awarded to de­ pendents of Seafarers. These four-year scholarships are for $10,000 each at any accredited college or university. If you have three years sea time, encourage your children to apply. They should request the Dependents Application from the above address. Seafarers Log Page 28 ' i'*'—iVi"'•' •MMMAHIMMWI I • — �For Job Security Tomorrow School Of Seamarisliip Steward Department Steward Department All Steward Department Courses Lead To Certification By HLSS. CHIEF STEWARD The course of instruction is six weeks long and covers all phases of Steward De­ partment management and operation. Course Requirements: All candidates must have seatime and/or training in com­ pliance with one of the following: • Three years seatime in a rating above 3rd cook or assistant cook OR• Six months seatime as, 3rd cook or assistant cook, six months seatime as cook and baker, six months seatime as chief cook and hold HLS certifi­ cates of completion for each program OR • 12 months seatime as 3rd cook or assistant cook, six months seatime as cook and baker, six months sea­ time as chief cook and hold HLS cer­ tificates of completion for the cook and baker and chief cook programs OR • 12 months seatime as 3rd cook or . assistant cook, 12 months seatime as cook and baker, and six months sea­ time as chief cook and hold an HLS certificate of completion for the chief cook program. Starling Dates: February 5, March 18, April 29, June 10, CHIEF COOK The course of instruction is sue weeks in length and students specialize in the prep­ aration of soups, sauces, meats, seafoods, and gravies. Course Requirements: All candidates must have seatime and/or training in com­ pliance with one of the following: • 12 months seatime as cook and baker OR • Three years seatime in the steward department, with six months as 3rd cook or assistant cook and six months as cook and baker OR • Six months seatime as 3rd cook or assistant cook and six months as cook and baker OR • 12 months seatime as 3rd cook or assistant cook and six months sea­ time as cook and baker and hold a certificate of completion for the HLS cook and baker training program. Starting Dates: February 19, April 1, May 13, June 24, August 5. COOK AND BAKER ASSISTANT COOK The course of instruction is six weeks in length and students specialize in the selection and preparation of breakfast foods, breads, desserts, and pastries. The course of instruction is six weeks in length and students specialize in the selection and preparation of vegetables and salads. Course Requirements: All candidates must have twelve months seatime in the steward department, OR three months sea­ time in the steward department and be a graduate of the HLS entry rating program. Course Requirements: All candidates must have seatime and/or training in com­ pliance with one of the followitig: • 12 months seatime as a 3rd .cook or assistant cook OR • 24 months in the steward department with six months as a 3rd cook or as­ sistant cook OR • Six months seatime as 3rd cook or assistant cook and hold a certificate of completion from the HLS assist­ ant cook training program. Starting Dates: March 4, April 15, May 27, July 8. These Course- Will Be Start­ ing Soon: • Diesels • Operation of Reefers Watch the Seafarers Log for Starting Dates Starting Dates: January 22; February 5,19; March 4,18; April 1,15, 29; May 13, 27; June 10, 24; July 8,22; August 5. UPGRADING APPLICATION Name. . Date of Birth. (Last) (First) (Middle) Mo./Day/Year Address (Street) . Telephone Note: Courses and starting dates are subject 1& change at any time. Any change will he noted In the LOG. High School Program Is Available to All Seafarers Do What Over 50 Of Your Fellow Seafarers Have Done... (State) (City) (Zip Code) Book Number (Area Code) Seniority. Date Book Was Issued Port Presently .Registered In_ .Port Issued. Social Security #. . Endorsement(s) Now Held. Piney Point Graduate: • Yes No • (if so, fill in below) Entry Program: From .to. . Endorsement(s) Received. (Dates Attended) Upgrading Program: From. "In most cases, a solid vocational and academic education will mean the difference between just any job and a good job." . Endorsement(s) Received. .to. (Dates Attended) Do you hold a letter of completion for Lifeboat: • Yes • No; Fire Fighting: • Yes • No Dates Available for Training I Am Interested In: Wayne Champine • • • • "I wanted to better myself as a person and one sure way to do that, was to better my education." DECK AB-12 Months AB Unlimited Quartermaster Lifeboatman • LNG/LPG • Diesel • Welder Exeqnid Liwag Get the reading, writing and math skills you need for job security and upgrading through the high school equivalency (GED) program at the Harry Lundeberg School. It only takes four to eight weeks, and your Brothers can tell you that it's really worth it! Interested? Pick up a copy of the pre­ test kit in your port or write to this address: Margaret Nalen, Director Academic Education Department Harry Lundeherg School Piney Point, Maryland 20674 When you complete the test, return it to the Lundeberg School. HLS will tell you the results and give you an estimate of the length of time you'll need to com­ plete the GED program. REMEMBER! This test is not to see February, 1976 who scores high or low. It helps HLS de­ sign a sttidy program just for you—a pro­ gram that our teachers will help you, as an individual, to follow. So apply today. It's easy to qualify. Just make sure that you have: 1. One year of seatime. 2. Your initiation fees paid in full. 3. All outstanding monetary obliga­ tions, such as dues or loans, paid in fuU. Your classes will be small (usually just six to eight students). You'll get lots of individual help. And completing the GED program opens the door to the other edu­ cational opportunities that the SIU has for you. A high school diploma is the first step towards qualifying for one of the three scholarships for Seafarers that are offered each year. STEWARD • Asst. Cook • Cook & Baker • Chief Cook • Steward ENGINE • QMED • FOWT • Dk.Mech. ADVANCED COURSES • Advanced Pumpman Procedures • Advanced Electrical Procedures • Refrigeration Container Mechanic RECORD OF SEATIME — (Show only amount needed to upgrade in rating checked above or attach letter of service, whichever is applicable.) SHIP SIGNATURE RATING HELD DATE OF SHIPMENT DATE OF DISCHARGE DATE RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: LUNDEBERG UPGRADING CENTER, PINEY POINT, MD. 20674 Page 29 "IJ?-; �Four Cet Lifeboat Tickets Jiii ^ • QMEDs Receive Diplomas ; rui •v} •) 'i ' ' ^ ^ ' I ( ; i -. i iH 'M 'i '9 •J! i • M' :M I • > i: - • J ^ I. Head of the HLSS Deck Department, Paul Allman (extreme right) poses with his October class of lifeboat course graduates of (I. to r.): Pedro Rodriguez; Antonio Mercado; Ovidio Crespo, and Salvador Cordero. QMED Instructor Bill Eglinton (4th from right) with his Oct. 16 graduating class of (I. to r.): Joe Bailey; L. C. McBride; James Fair; Claude Woodard; John Courtney; Charles Duncan; Mitchell Hill, and Nathaniel R. Garcia. FOWTs Complete Course Lifeboaters End Course FOWT Instructor Pete Schuffels (extreme left) proudly presents his October class of graduates of (I. to r.): James McGinty; Brad Lipets; Doug Campbell; Craig Trautman; Mark Ruhl (kneeling); Kirk Lourim; Robert Lynch; Rick Stewart; Kenneth Lynch, and Calvin Codey. ^ Tom Doyle (3rd left) one of the Piney Point instructors of the Lifeboat Course, on Nov. 26 with graduates of (I. to r.); Francis Driscoll; Adam Ouevedo; Thomas Russell; James Hughes, and James Colwell. / i i i" ]\ fVn 3 Lifeboaters Finish Class Three QMEDs Graduate "- IT" ^i ; i : i: ' . -I .' 'M- , il ^ III « Three more Seafarers who finished the Lifeboat Course in October are (I. to r.); William Lopez; Earl Shepard, Jr.. and Joseph Montoya. QMED Instructor Jack Parcel (2nd right) with three more November graduates of his course of (I. to r.): George Stroplch; Randolph Ferebee, and Tommy McKeehan. Quartermaster Instructor Chuck Dwyer (center front) on the deck of the SS Zimmerman having his photo taken Oct. 16 with 10 graduating quartermasters They are (I to r. front): H. B. Francis; Recertified Bosun Scotty Byrne; Facundo Lacsamana, and Recertified Bosun Luth^er Myrex. In the rear (I. to r.) are: Vincent Rat^ff; Recertified Bosun Roy Theiss; Richard Bradford; Recertified Bosun John Curlew; William Arlund, and Alan Barnett. ^ ;• i; V; i- . •! -I -\i i.'"' ' i • "• -/ U )U .' if U;l I •{ : • I [^r • i ' Page 30 Seafarers Log �Six Mo • . ' . /. t.V Deck Department Instructor Paul Allman (left) on Nov. 13 and a.graduating class of (I. to r.): Lasater; Joe Montoya, and William Lopez III. Earl Shepard, Jr.; Ferdinand Gongora; Bill Lough; Tom ^ FOWTs Graduate at the Point .;•v--. jr.;.' At.tf^e extreme left is FOWT Instructor Pete Schuffels and his November graduating group of (I. to r.): Michael Mefferd; Chris Fraser;, Mark Stewart; Denver Myers; Jimmy Briordy; Kevin Bertel; Paul Onufer; Robert Haller, and Thomas Hebb, Jr. With his November graduating class of seven quartermasters is HLSS Instruc­ tor Chuck Dwyer and (I. to r.); DImitrios Despotidis; Richard Trexler; Larry Long; Joe Montoya; Eddie Sekella; Rafael Spiteri and Harold Spillane. Cook and Baker Graduates Steward Department Instructor Charlie Andrews (left) with a November grad­ uate of the Cook and Baker Course, Ismael Garcia. A Dozen 0MEDs End Class QMED Instructor Jack Parcel (center last row) Nov. 13 with a large graduation class of 12 (kneeling I. to r.); Otis Eddings, Jr.; Archie Bliger, and Richard Hannon. In second row, I. to r. are: Kenneth Steinmetz; Rafael Matos, Jr.; George Miller; Arnold Hamblet; Robert Sanchez; Edmund Pacheco, and Sam Black. In back row, I. to r. are: Torry Kidd, Jr., and Darry Sanders. February, 1976 Steward Department Instructor Don Nolan (left) congratulates with a hand­ shake on Dec. 11 Assistant Cook Feliciano Resto for completing the Assistant Cook Course. 9 Get Lifeboat Certificates Lifeboat Instructor Tom Doyle (extreme left) after giving his November class their Certificates of Achievement. They are (I. to r.): Juan Ponce; Warren Shoun; Jose Ortiz; Eric Sager; Joseph Werselowich; Javinal Fernandes; Wiibur Adams; Oscar Bird, and Walter Moore. Page 31 �•• .V T' ^ ••.-•• ,. • y - -- .... J ^ SEAFAREKS LOG Fsbruory, 1976 OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF. LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO '76 ElcctiMis Will 8lm|ic Alaiiflnic Fnlvrc&1 I ; r 1 V i ( I The outcome of the political events of 1976, a year in which a new President, the entire House of Representatives and one third of the Senate is up for election, will have a profound and lasting effect on the livelihoods of Sea­ farers and the future of the U.S. maritime industry. The 1976 national elections are of such great importance to us as Seafarers because our industry, more than any other industry in this country, is affected by national and international laws and poli­ cies. And it is up to the Congress and the President to decide which laws are or aren't passed or re­ pealed. Among the more vital issues af­ fecting the maritime industry and the job security of every Seafarer that will ultimately be decided by Congress and the Administration are: • A fair oil cargo preference law which would require that at least 30 percent of all oil imported to the U.S. be carried on Americanmanned, American-flag ships. • A bill to curb the growing in­ cursion of tiiird-flag fleets into the U.S. foreign trades (already the Russians and other third-flag op­ ment to foster the growth of a globally competitive U.S. mer­ chant marine, second to none. The success of the SIU's politi­ cal programs, though, depends on one very important factor — the support of the SIU membership through voluntary donations to the Seafarers Political Activity Do­ nation fund. With the money donated to • Continued and complete en­ SPAD, the SIU can actively sup­ forcement of the Jones Act, which port the election or reelection, reserves the waterborne shipment campaigns of legislators who will of all goods between U.S. ports work for a strong maritime indusfor American-manned ships. ,try. At the same time, the SIU • Continued operation and the can u.se the SPAD donations to upgrading of USPHS hospitals block the election of those who and clinics, which are the focal have consistently opposed meas­ point of medical care for Ameri­ ures that would benefit the in­ dustry. can seamen. These are only a few of the Over the years, SPAD has paid pending issues, but with their off for Seafarers in a big way. outcome and the outcome of other Because of our members' con­ continuously arising maritime is­ tributions to SPAD, the SIU has sues lies the fate of our industry spearheaded vital legislation and the ability of Seafarers to through Congress such as the Mer­ make a living as merchant seamen. chant Marine Act of 1970, which The SIU, then, is faced in 1976 has meant scores 5f jobs for Sea­ with a tremendous political chal­ farers on new ships built under the lenge—and that is to work in all law. SPAD also enabled the SIU sectors of the nation for the elect- to lead the fight for Congressional tion or reelection of Congressmen, passage of the Energy Transporta­ Senators and a President that share tion Security Act of 1974, which with the SIU the same commit­ was ultimately killed through erators have captured more than one half of all cargoes moving from the U.S. West Coast to the Far East) • Continued and even steppedup implementation of the Mer­ chant Marine Act of 1970, which for five years has spurred a revitalization and modernization of the U.S. merchant marine. pocket veto. SPAD has also enabled the SIU to block repeated attempts from many quarters to circumvent the Jones Act, as well as continuous attempts by the Department of Health, Education and Welfare to shut down the USPHS system. For Seafarers, SPAD is much more than a political fund. It is an indispensable insurance policy on job security. And in 1976, be­ cause of the tremendous political Stakes involved, contributions to SPAD are more important than ever. With the support of SPAD^ the SIU's political goal in 19^76 is to help elect an Administration, as well as a majority in both Houses of Congress, that believes/ in a strong merchant marine for the U.S. and will work for its better­ ment. We can't afford to settle for anything less. SPAD is a vital fund for Sea­ farers, the SlU and the entire mer­ chant marine. With SPAD we can shape our own future. Without it, our future is in the unsure hands of others. Shape your own future. Sup­ port SPAD as often, and with as much as you can, in 1976. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1970-1979 Description An account of the resource Volumes XXXII-XLI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource February 1976 Description An account of the resource Headlines: AFL-CIO CAUTIONS ON REPORTED UNEMPLOYMENT DIP COAST GUARD ACCEPTS 15 IN DECK, ENGINE DEPTS. SENATE CONFIRMS USERY AS SECRETARY OF LABOR SOME QUESTIONED ANSWERED ON NEW U.S. PENSION BILL LARGE TURNOUT FOR SAN FRANCISCO MEETING ILO SETS A MARITIME CONFERENCE IN OCTOBER IN GENEVA SIU OFFICIAL APPOINTED TO NAVY LEAGUE COUNCIL PENOT ELECTED ROU PRESIDENT FRANKFORT AGENT RETIRES BOSUN'S SEATIME FULL OF NEAR MISSES SEAFARER, SIU CREW ARE CITED FOR RESCUE AT SEA HISTORIC ALCOHOLISM SEMINAR HELD DROZAK OUTLINES GOALS, PURPOSES OF REHAB HLS PRESIDENT CITES MANY SUCCESS STORIES THE WHO, WHAT, AND WHY OF ALCOHOLISM SHULMAN ANSWERES QUESTION "WHY TREATMENT?" SEMINAR PARTICIPANTS TAKE GUIDED TOUR OF SIU ALCOHOLISM REHABILITATION CENTER MCMANUS: "THE UNION'S ROLE IN ALCOHOLISM" RAY "MANAGEMENT'S ROLE IN ALCOHOLISM" REGAN SPEAKS ON OCCUPATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR THE ALCOHOLIC WEISMAN SUMMARIZES AND PRAISES SEMINAR PARTICIPANTS BREAK UP INTO GROUPS SEMINAR ENDS WITH DEPARTING CHALLENGE FROM HALL USPHS HOSPITALS TO STAY OPEN - FOR NOW DON'T LET THIS HAPPEN A COLLEGE CAREER IS AVAILABLE TO YOU '76 ELECTIONS WILL SHAPE MARITIME FUTURE Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2/1/1976 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXXVIII, No. 2 1976 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/fa50f2f364fe1e2f8ea9e0570a9fa674.PDF 3917ea9fff45f2b15e1b1e4ddc463832 PDF Text Text Miiy•7 „ , ^ '".ti 1 -• — imfiiiifiiiiMijjii ••»>•*. - , .- rV. ,'l • • - . < •:;> ^ a. ' i- '•y A. •*,' I •^:1 'M f' ' i -'-' •• rM fl H- . will (1J I . "I >r, ^"i ~iF,i I 1 :¥ xa • "r^i •^'•lf •'i^i •>N*"i '* 'I •. .E-M'I -t -f •I 'i • • •S lifi '' Ite£t1 Yfi-II'-f t•V'%frt • • ' vX *V' r '; Xv-'" v,-v..-,i;.. • ., • , �U.S. Unemployment Rate Remains at 8.3^ The increase in the number of job­ holders, coupled with an increase in the length of the average workweek, has led economists to believe that a recov­ ery from the recession is continuing, but was still not strong enough to reduce unemployment and accommodate the growing number of those seeking work. The economy showed slight signs of a recovery last month as the number of Americans holding jobs rose strongly from November, but the nation's unem­ ployment rate remained unchanged at 8.3 percent. Elections for Alcohol Seminar Special elections to select two rank-and-file members from each constitutional port to attend the SIU seminar on alcoholism will he held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 27. Seafarers attending the seminar, which will he held in Piney Point, Md. from Jan. 30 to Feb. I, will hold discussions on alcoholism, listen to speakers and finally make recommendations for expanding and improving die present SIU re­ habilitation program. Members seeking nomination should have some experience or understanding of alcoholism, eiflier through church or social woric, educational studies or Alco­ holics Anonymous. The figures for the month of Decem­ ber, released by the U.S. Labor Depart­ ment's Bureau of Labor Statistics, showed that overall employment rose by 230,000 for the month to 85.5 mil­ lion. The total number of jobs on the payrolls of business. Government and nonprofit establishments, known as the "payroll employment" statistic, and considered a key figure by economic analysts, grew by 240,000 to a total of 77.8 million. Still at 8.3 Percent Although these statistics encouraged many experts, the national unemploy­ ment is still iat 8.3 percent, which leaves 7,768,000 people looking for work. Statistics for the year showed that the unemployment rate was never below 8.2 percent and the number of jobless Americans never fell below 7.5 million. The unemployment rate for 1975 averaged 8.5 percent, the highest rate since 1941 when the country was still the y Paul Hail -far. REPORT: Elections Key to SIU Future As the U.S. pnters 1976, the year of the nation's bicentennial birthday. Seafarers, the SIU and the entire U.S. maritime industry are faced with a critical challenge—and our ability to meet this challenge will determine the course our industry will take for at least the next decade. Our challenge involves the implementation of wide-ranging, long-term maritime programs that will eventually restore the American merchant marine to its former top position among the world's merchant fleets. Among the more important programs we must see implemented to insure the future job security of Seafarers and a state of global competitiveness for the U.S. merchant marine are: • Passage of a fair oil cargo preference bill which will guarantee that at least 30 percent of all oil imported to this country be carried on Americanflag ships. • Protection of the Jones Act, which requires that all waterbome- cargo shipped between U.S. ports be carried on American-built, American-manned ships. As the Alaska oil pipeline nears completion, we can expect increased attempts by multi-national oil companies to have provisions of the Jones Act waived. • Passage of a bill to halt the dangerous incursion of third-flag carriers into America's international trades. The U.S. Government has already al­ lowed the Russians and other third-flag carriers to swallow up more than half of America's vast West Coast-Far East trade. And third-flag operators are feeling the lingering effects of the De­ pression and the jobless rate was 9.9 percent. Analysts felt that possibly the strong­ est single element in the December job statistics was the increase in the average work week in manufacturing from 39.9 to 40.3 hours. A single month increase of four-tenths of an hour in the national average of hours worked in manufac­ turing is considered very large and would be consistent with a substantial increase in manufacturing production. Longer Hours Employers tend to assign longer hours to their workers at the start of a recovery period rather than hire addi­ tional workers. Thus, unemployment oan remain high although production will increase. A breakdown of individual group statistics showed that the unemploy­ ment rate for adult men declined from 6.9 to 6.5 percent, while the rate for adult women increased from 7.8 to 8 percent. The jobless rate also declined in two Other categories, heads of house­ holds and married men. In some areas there was no signifi­ cant change at all. The number of per­ sons who hold part time employment but wish to work full time remained the same at 3.3 million. And, the racial composition of the unemployed also re­ mained unchaTTged. The jobless rate for whites was 7.5 percent, and the rate for blacks was 13.7 percent. Trusfees Change SIU Scholarship Requirements The SIU^s Board of Trustees voted recently to change seatime and age requirements for an SIU member for the Annual College Scholarship Program. Formerly, a Seafarer had to he 35 years of age or under and have three years seatime to be eligible for either the four-year $10,000 scholarship orthe two-year $5,000 scholarships. With the Trustees' changes, though, tihere is now no age requirement and a Seaforer need only two years seatime to qualify. The scholarship requirements for dependents (less tfum 19 years old and unmarried) of members (with three years seatime), how­ ever, remain the same. also actively working to capture big percentages of the U.S. Gulf and East Coast-European trades. Realistically, the only effective way of meeting the pressing challenge, of implementing these programs is through the nation's political process. And the political process in 1976 means the upcoming national elections. The '76 elections are of such great importance to us because next November the political configuration of the entire House of RepresentatiVeii, one third - of the Senate and a Presidential Administration will be decided. And the^ legislators are the men and women who will decide which programs, maritime or otherwise, will become law and which will not. The goal of the SIU, then, in these elections is to help put in office Congressmen, Senators and a President who will cooperate with and work with the SIU in pushing through the programs needed to guarantee the growth atid revitalization of the U.S. merchant fleet. In the past, the SIU's political programs have been extremely successful. It was this Union that spearheaded through Congress and into law the Merchant Marine Act of 1970—which in a very real sense marked the birth of the modem day U.S. merchant marine. Since the Act's passage five years ago scores of new, technically advanced and competitive American-flag ships have been built and are in operation. And Seafarers are manning a high percentage of these new vessels. The SIU's past political successes as well as any we will achieve this year or in the future, depend solely on one critical factor—the active support of the SIU membership through SPAD. And because of the scope of this year's elections and the need for the SIU to participate in them, our members' voluntary contributions to SPAD are more important now than ever before. Through the SPAD fund, the SIU can work in 1976 to help elect those Congressmen and Senators who have shown their desire and willingness to work for a viable U.S. merchant ifiarine. And at the same time the SIU will be working to block the elections of those legislators who have consistently opposed measures beneficial to the maritime industry. In addition to the Congressional elections, and just as important, the SIU, through SPAD, will be working to elect a President who will work for a strong maritime industry. In 1976 then, the SIU cannot settle for a partial political victory. To insure the continued long-term success and viability of our industry, we must be successful in electing the right people in all levels of the Federal Government. The SIU's politics are non-partisan and not tied to any one political philosophy. The SIU will work to elect a Democrat, a Republican, a Liberal or a Conservative as long as that legislator will work to rebuild our industry. Again, though, it is the individual Seafarer who must carry the weight of the SIU's political programs. Seafarers have always come through before, whether it was walking a picket line or donating to SPAD. I am confident that our members will do so again. And I am confident that the SIU will have a high degree of political success in 1976, , Change of address cards on Form 3579 should be sent to Seafarers international Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11232. Published monthly. Second Class postage paid at Brooklyn, N. Y. Vol. XXXVIII, No. 1, January 1976. ' Page 2 3 ? • Seafarers Log �'• 1 r $16 a Ton Grain Rate in 1976 USSR Sign 6-Year Shipping Pact The United States and the Soviet Union, signing a new six-year shipping agreement which went into effect on Jan. 1, 1976, have agreed to the con­ tinuation of the $16 per ton freight rate for American ships hauling grain to Russia until the end of 1976. Shortly before an old accord expired last month, talks between the two na­ tions were suspended when Soviet ne­ gotiators insisted that the grain freight rate be lowered from the $16 per ton level agreed to by both countries last September to the world charter market rate of about $10 per ton. Terming the Russian demand "totally unacceptable," U.S. Assistant Secretary of Commerce Robert J. Blackwell had broken off the negotiations and flown home. Two weeks later he was sud­ denly recalled to Moscow where the Russians gave up their demand and agreed to a new shipping pact that in­ cluded, according to the American Em­ bassy in Moscow, "the rate arrangement on ^pt. 17, 1975, regarding the ship­ ment of grain to the U.S.S.R." This grain rate provision will now be SlU Mourns Death Of Augusta Carlip Mrs. Augusta Carlip, the wife of SIU Washington Repre­ sentative Philip Carlip, passed away New Year's Day after a short illness. The Seafarers International, Union regraite the pasdng Mis. tDaili^, die niotter of two, luid ext^ids its sincerest cottddi^es to Mr. Cariip who has served the SIU for nifNre tihan 25 years. in effect until the end of 1976 when a new rate will be negotiated. It had first been negotiated when President Ford, under pressure from the AFL-CIO's Ad Hoc Committee on Maritime Industry Problems, sent Blackwell to Moscow to obtain a freight rate which would allow American ship­ pers to profitably carry the one-third of the grain cargo reserved for U.S.-flag ships under an existing maritime agree­ ment. The Soviets' refusal to include this grain rate in the new six-year agreement surprised many because, due to a poor domestic harvest, the Russians have contracted to buy 13-million tons of American grain. Only five million tons of that grain have been shipped so far and lower, unprofitable grain rates which would have prevented U.S.-flag ships from carrying their share of the cargo could have provoked renewed labor action against the sale similar to the Ad Hoc Committee's action and the longshoremen's refusal to load Russian bound grain last September. The signing of the new shipping ac­ cord before the old agreement expired was considered essential to the Russians not only because it assured continuing grain deliveries, but because the Soviet liner fleet needs access to American ports to continue its profitable thirdflag cargo trade. Shortly after the new shipping agree­ ment was announced, SIU President Paul Hall sent a cablegram to all the Union's contracted ships in order to notify Seafarers of the six-year pact. The cablegram read; "As a result of the firm position and determined efforts of Robert Blackwell, Assistant Secre­ tary of Commerce for Maritime Affairs, a new six-year shipping agreement that protects U.S. interests has been signed by the Soviet Union and our govern­ ment. This agreement guarantees the $16 per ton freight rate for grain pur­ chased by the USSR from America and reaffirms that one-third of this grain cargo will be carried by U.S.-flag ships, one-third by the USSR and one-third by other flags. It was solid participation by our members in the SIU's Washington activities that enabled the Union's lead­ ership, along with the support of the entire AFL-CIO, to win the original grain shipping agreement." The balance of the new agreement, which opens 40 ports in each country to ships from the other nation, remains basically unchanged from the old, threeyear accord it replaces, except that it imposes higher rates for demurrage, the penalty paid to shipowners for delays in port handling. These higher penalty rates should cause the Russian Government to give grain-laden U.S.-flag ships priority over other ships waiting to unload cargo in their congested Black Sea ports. Hall Is Installed On President's Trade Panel WASHINGTON — SIU President Paul Hall was installed this month as a member of the President's Advisory Committee for Trade Negotiations. Hall, together with six other prominent labor leaders and 38 representatives from the business and public sectors, was sworn in at ceremonies at the White House on Jan. 8 following a meeting with President Ford. Other members of the labor section of the Trade Committee — all presi­ dents of their organizations—are I. W. Abel, Steelworkers; Murray Finley, Amalgamated Clothing Workers; Charles Pillard, Electrical Workers; Leonard Woodcock, Auto Workers, and Frank Fitzsimmons, Teamsters. Also on the committee is Nat Goldfinger, director of the AFL-CIO Research Department. Hall and other members of the Trade Committee were installed by Ambas­ sador Frederick Dent, the President's Special Representative for Trade Ne­ gotiations. Dent is the former Secretary of Commerce. Following the installa­ tion, Ambassador Dent briefed the committee on the present status of trade negotiations, and outlined the role of the advisory committee in establishing policy guidelines for further trade talks. Direct Advice The Trade Committee was estab­ lished, according to the White House, to provide direct advice to the President on trade matters. The committee will be meeting at appropriate times to hear reports on the trade talks and to pro­ vide advice to the government trade staff. A major work of the committee! will be to issue a special report on trade negotiations. The committee is the highest level trade advisory committee created under the Trade Act of 1974. Other commit­ tees in the advisory framework which have already been established under the 1974 Trade Act are the Labor Advisory Committee—of which Hall is a mem­ ber, the Agriculture Advisory Commit­ tee, and the Industry Advisory Com­ mittee. Charles H. Logan^ SIU Friend and Consultant, Passes Away at 75 in New Orleans Charles H. Logan, a long-time friend of the SIU; a consultant on its Plans' Board of Trustees; NLRB director; edu• cator; philanthropist and athlete, died of a heart attack on Dec. 13 in a New Orleans hospital—^less than half an hour after he was to dedicate a new school center he helped to build. He was 75 and a resident of New Orleans for 50 years. Only three weeks before his death. Brother Logan visited SIU Headquar­ ters in New York where he had a"long and valued service in building up the SIU Scholarship and Welfare Pro­ grams." INDEX Legislative News Tax credit Washington Activities Page 5 Page 9 Union News President's Report Page 2 SPAD Honor Roll Back Page Headquarters Notes Page 7 Joint and survivor benefit .. Page 9 Jacksonville meeting Page 4 General News Unemployment rate Page 2 U.S.-USSR shipping pact . .Page 3 Charles Logan passes away Page 3 Navy-merchant marine ... Page 5 Hall on trade committee .. .Page 3 Dunlop resigns Page 6 Russian land bridge Page 6 Thousands lose pensions .Page 9 Social Security info Page 8 /-ll-/Jasksn gas route ...Page,27 January, 1976 Shipping Transpanama Dispatchers Reports Ships' Committees Ships'Digests Unable to attend the dedication cere­ monies of the new center—a gift of the Seamen's Town House of New Orleans —of which the genial labor expert was board president, he sent word to Sister M. Lillian, S.S.N.D., of St. Michael's Special School for Exceptional Chil­ dren, that the "show should go on" en­ closing a tape of his dedication speech. Sister Lillian said the "show" was "over at 4:30 p.m. and God took Mr. Logan at 4:49 p.m. There are no words to tell you of our grief and of our great loss. Charlie Logan was not only a benefactor and true friend, he was an inspiration and an institution. His life was one of charity, love, justice to all and honesty to the nth degree. To know Continued on Page 21 Page 5 Page 20 Page 10 Page 22 Training and Upgrading Upgrading class schedule, requirements and application Pages 28-29 Seafarers participate in bosuns recertification and 'A' seniority upgrading Page 30 GED requirements and application Page 29 Membership News ... New SIU pensioners Page 23 Final departures ... .Pages 24-26 Special Features Tax information Recap of 1975 Pages 16-19 Pages 12-13 The late Charles Logan, center, is shown as he accepted the Greater New Orleans AFL-CIO's 13th Annual Outstanding Citizen's Award in December of 1974 from SIU Vice-President Lindsey Williams. SIU New Orleans Port Agent Buck Stephens, left, was also on hand for the ceremony. A long-time friend of the SIU and the labor movement, Charlie Logan will be greatly missed by all his friends in the SIU. Page 3 f t ? TJ r t£ .K 1;^ i, • {; ¥ 'I# A ^' ^1 I'l VJI �Membership Meeting Held in Opened in Nov. of 1974, the new Jacksonville SlU hall is the first to be completed in the Union's current program to renovate and upgrade its hiring halls. This modern hall, designed to provide a comfortable facility for members on the beach in Jacksonville, includes a pool, a game room, a cafeteria, dormitories and gardens. From left to right, Thomas Dodson and Recertified Bosun Jack Nelson secure ballots from Jacksonville SlU representatives Jimmy Davis and Tony Aronica as they prepare to vote In the recent Union elections. N Dec. 11, Jacksonville Sea­ farers turned to for their monthly membership meeting. Held in the SIU's nevr hiring hall in Jacksonville, Fla. this meeting gave Seafarers on the beach the op­ portunity to hear reports on the latest Union Activities, voice their opinions and help conduct the month's Union business. Attending these membership meet­ ings is an important and essential part of each Seafarers responsibilities as a Union member, for Seafarers on the beach must carry on the Union's business for the vast majority of members who are at sea. Each month there may be im­ portant decisions which call for im­ mediate action and which must be voted on, or reports on both political and union affairs which should be brought to the attention of Union members. These matters can only be prop­ erly handled by the membership and therefore it is the duty of all SlU brothers on the beach to see that this O business is carried on responsibly and for the benht of all their teiiow members at sea. From left to right, steward department members Wiilie Grant, Jack Rankin and Isaac L. Alvarez register in Jacksonville before the December membership meeting. ' . - SlU members on the beach in Jacksonville help carry on Union business for their brothers at sea at their December membership meeting. Page 4 .^ A'.il .jM. k I ^ Playing a friendly game of cards in the new hiring hall's game room are, from left to right. Seafarers Milton Brown, E. C. Colby and 0. Woodard. Seafarers Log �•Bsssa. Nayy-Merchant^Marine Relations Torpedoed The U.S. Merchant Marine is by law the naval auxiliary. In other words, it is an auxiliary Navy consisting of U.S. ships manned by U.S. citizen seamen. In time of peace, the Merchant Ma­ rine earns revenue and furthers U.S. political and trade interests overseas. In time of war or national emergency, the Merchant Marine is an arm of national defense, an auxiliary of the regular combat forces. It is the biggest national defense bargain the American people have. The question is, does the United States Government know how to use the Merchant Marine to further our in, terests in peace and war? In 1776 the first ships to put to sea under the flag of our fledgling republic were converted merchantmen manned by merchant seamen. In those early days the U.S. Merchant Marine and combat Navy grew, fought and pros­ pered together as an integrated team in the best tradition of the great maritime powers of the past and present. But as time passed and America pros­ pered the combat Navy and Merchant Marine began to drift apart. Some sug­ gest it was because the British Navy usually looked out for their former American colonies when the danger was great, while Americans occupied them­ selves with pushing their frontiers west­ ward. Caught by Surprise The Pearl Harbor disaster caught the U.S. Navy and Merchant Marine by surprise. The sea services in pre-Pearl Harbor days hadn't been operating to­ gether as they should. Consequently, U.S. seapower had no staying power. It was battered into virtual helplessness that sunny Dec. 7th morning in 1941. The Navy lost many of its combat ships and the Merchant Marine had not been designed and trained for quick conver­ sion to war. Meanwhile the U.S. Merchant Ma­ rine continued to sail in dangerous waters during these dark, early days of World War II, and sustained the larg­ est percentage of casualties of any of the defense services. Fortunately in those days the United States still had the British Navy to hold off the enemy while America recovered from shock and reorganized for war. The Navy that emerged from Pearl Harbor included a large number of merchant ships converted for combat service, 110 of them converted to auxiliary aircraft carriers. Large num­ bers of trained merchant seamen were called to serve in combat ships and still larger numbers were trained to serve in the rapidly-expanding Merchant Marine. kevertedBack But Pearl Harbor was 34 years ago. What had been the lesson learned by the U.S. from the Pearl Harbor dis- Under full way at sea, the SlU-manned tanker Erna Elizabeth works on a refueling mission with the Navy's aircraft carrier USS Franklin D. Roosevelt. aster? The sad fact is that the Merchant Marine and Navy are back in their old pre-Pearl Harbor habit of going their separate ways. In that respect, the ex­ perience of Pearl Harbor taught us nothing. Three recent Chiefs of Naval Opera­ tions—^Admiral Moorer, Admiral Zumwalt and now Admiral Holloway—have pointed out the need for the Navy and Merchant Marine to work together. Admiral Zumwalt, in 1971, gave the order to reestablish the Merchant Ma­ rine Naval Reserve. He also ordered the Navy to conduct a refueling exercise where a standard merchant tanker the SlU-manned Erna Elizabeth—^was to refuel a number of Navy combat ships —41 as it turned out. The refueling exercise with the S.S. Erna Elizabeth was an unqualified success, and the operation received the enthusiastic en­ dorsement of virtually every Navy Ad­ miral and ship Captain who partici­ pated. But that is where the cooperation stopped. So far as can be determined, the Military Sealift Command stepped in and took over. It blocked further at­ tempts to arrange exercises using mer­ chant ships to refuel Navy combat ships. The MSG preferred to build up its own Defense Department Merchant Marine at taxpayer expense. Two years later Admiral Zumwalt met with Assistant Secretary of Commerce Blackwell and agreed that talking and writing papers were not enough. More action was needed, more merchant ships should be used to support the Navy. The Navy and Merchant Marine needed more practice R«pair Bids Go Out On the Transpanama Repair bids on the damaged tanker, the SlU-contracted SS Transpanama (Hudson Waterways) went out to ship­ yards on Jan. 14 after the vessel was surveyed in a Beaumont, Tex. yard with an estimate of $2-million in damage, according to a company official. The 17,291 dwt grain ship ran aground in the port of Odessa, Russia in November. Damage to the ship in- January, 1976 eluded bottom rips and buckled deck plates. She paid off in the port of Houston on Dec. 24 and went into layup for survey of the damage. The Transpanama was built in 1949 in the Newport News (Va.) Shipyard by the Newport News Shipbuilding Corp. In 1968 she was called the SS Ocean Pioneer, in 1964 the SS Esse Jackson­ ville and in 1962 the SS Esso Suez. operating together, to be ready for emergencies. The discussions between the Maritime Administrator and the Chief of Naval Operations focused on the role of U.S. privately-owned mer­ chant ships in providing service to the Navy. Reportedly, the Commerce De­ partment oflicers view was that 25 per cent of all non-combat ship service re­ quired by the Navy should be furnished by U.S. flag commercial vessels—harbor tugs, supply ships, refueling ships, and amphibious ships. 'The Navy view was that the approach should be on a more gradual basis, perhaps with a start at ten per cent so that there could be a gradual accumula­ tion of experience and the building of mutual confidence. But there has been no implementa­ tion. In fact, the situation today is vir­ tually exactly where it was in August 1969, when Admiral Moorer, then Chief of Naval Operations, said: "I do not have enough shiphuilding money to build all the ships the Navy needs. I therefore need to use my shipbuilding money to build combat ships and want the U.S. Merchant Marine to provide more of the Navy's logistic support." Admiral Moorer's view was endorsed by Admiral Zumwalt when he became Chief of Naval Operations in the sum­ mer of 1970. The answer to why the Navy-Merchant Marine cooperative ef­ fort cannot get off the ground is simply that the bureaucrats in the Military S^lift Command do not want it to get off the ground. For practical purposes the MSG bu­ reaucrats function as though they are running a private shipping company in competition with the rest of the Amer­ ican flag industry and any effort to diminish that portion of their business which can be performed by private shipping is viewed with repugnance. So the MSG people concentrate on Continued on Page 21 Moody Asks House Tax Action WASHINGTON—In testimony before the Ways and Means Committee of the U.S. House of Representatives, SlU Washington Representative O. William Moody said that they should "act swiftly and favorably to implement a section of the 1970 Merchant Marine Act" that would put an end to a tax credit interpretation by the Internal Revenue Service which is hampering the revitalization of the U.S. merchant marine.' The controversy centers around the Capital Construction Fund provision of the 1970 Act. Under this provision a shipowner can defer paying taxes on some of his profits by placing a portion of them in a Capital Construction Fund which he can draw on at a later date to build new vessels in U.S. shipyards. The IRS contends that any money drawn from this fund to build a ship cannot be used for investment tax credit, credit given to most industrial investors to stimulate new investment. Moody told the House Ways and Means Committee that the Capital Con­ struction Fund provision, created by Congress to serve as an "incentive to revitalize the American merchant ma­ rine, has been rendered ineffective, due in large measure to the reluctance of the IRS to allow the use of the Capital Construction Fund without incurring a reduction in eligibility for the invest­ ment tax credit." The SIU believes that this interpreta­ tion, Moody said, has resulted in "the 1970 Act having failed to stimulate the growth of the U.S.-flag merchant ma­ rine to the extent envisioned by Con­ gress." Pointing to the capital incentive of­ fered by foreign nations, Moody stressed in closing his testimony that "the United States-flag fleet will grow not only in terms of numbers of vessels but also in terms of freight and cargo carried" if the Committee would act to offer "the U.S.-flag merchant marine the same tax treatment as is now enjoyed by other U.S. industries and many foreign fleets." •• % �Russian Land Bridge Cut-Rates Threaten Shippers Always searching for ways to capture an even larger chunk of the world liner trade and more hard Western currency, the Soviet Union has started a "land bridge" across Russia and Siberia which is siphoning off the most profit­ able cargoes in the Europe-Japan trade and threatening the operations of con- Elections Concluded Elections for SIU, AGLIWD officers for the 1976-79 term are over. The voting hegan on Nov. 1 and continued until Dec. 31,1975. A 16-man Tallying committee, composed of two men elected from each constitutional port at special meetings on Dec. 29,1975, is now counting the ballots at Union Headquarters in New York. The results of the electious and the Tallying Committee's full re­ port will be carried in the Febru­ ary issue of the Seafarers Log, ventional shippers by undercutting con­ ference rates. This Russian land bridge moves cargo from Northern European ports over the Baltic Sea to Leningrad by ship, then by train across the Soviet Union to Vladivostok or Nokhodka in the Sea of Japan. From there the cargo is car­ ried to Japan by ship. Much like the Soviet rate cutting in­ cursion into the U.S. liner trade as a. third-flag carrier, rates for moving the most profitable cargoes on this route are set well below the Far Eastern Freight Conference rates, although any rate in­ crease by the FEFC is quickly followed by a proportionate increase in the land bridge rates. This leaves conventional carriers from Europe and Japan, already hurt by the loss of volume in the trade, with only the unprofitable segment of the cargoes, further damaging their ability to compete with the state-subsidized bridge. Rapid Growth Seen as a Soviet effort to earn hard currency for facilities that would be built and enlarged in any event, such as the Trans-Siberian Railroad and New information on Mayaguez Incident New details on the six-month old Mayaguez incident emerged recently when leng Sary, a Cambodian deputy premier, came to New York City to attend the United Nations General As­ sembly. Relating Cambodia's side of the Mayaguez story to a gathering of news­ men and others, leng Sary said that the Mayaguez was seized by a local Cambodian commander without the knowledge of the central government in Phnom Penh. -The Cambodian official stated that Phnom Penh only found out about the seizure after hearing it on American radio broadcasts. He said the officer was called to the capital and after a three-hour discussion was sent back to the port of Sihanoukville "under in­ structions to release the Mayaguez immediately." The order was obviously given to late. The rest is history. (See June 1975 Seafarers Log). In addition to details on the Maya­ guez, leng Sary also related that things were normalizing in his country. He said that Phnom Penh, which had been forceably evacuated after the Khemer Rouge takeover, was being repopuiated. He said schools and hospitals in the capital were reopening but that the city's population would be smaller than before. containership port facilities, these rates which few experts believe could gener­ ate any type of profit for the USSR, have led to a rapid growth in the amount of cargo moving through this system. In 1972, 4,300 containers were han­ dled in both directions. In 1974, the system moved 56,000 containers, as 17 percent of all Japanese goods sent to Europe were shipped via the bridge and 50 percent of all Japanese cargoes bound for Eastern Europe and Scandi­ navia were diverted from Western con­ ference ships to the Russian route. Russian officials say that this growth is due, not to the low rates, but rather to the speed of the system which they claim can, under ideal conditions, cut by half the usual 40 days needed for most sea deliveries between Western Europe and Japan. But bottlenecks and construction problems with the Trans-Siberian Rail­ road section of the route bring actual delivery time to a more realistic mini­ mum of 30 days, a delivery time matched by many conventional liners. With the recent growth of this sys­ tem and with predictions that the land bridge's business should expand by Optica/ Benefit Change The Board of Trustees of the Sea­ farers Welfare and Pension Plan has accepted a revldon in the ofdicai benefit. Effective Jan. 1, 1976 Seafarers meeting the basic dignity require­ ments and their dependents ne^ no longer patronize a contracted opti­ cian in order to receive die optical benefit of up to $30 every two years for an eye examination and a pair (ff glasses. Under the revised provision, digible Seafarers may go to any optician and must submit the paid biD, dong widi the SIU claim form to the Plan office. The Plan will then direcdy reimburse each man up to $30 for each dl^le claim. Labor Secretary Dunlop Quits U.S. Secretary of Labor John T. Dunlop resigned his position in the Cab­ inet this month, to become effective Feb. 1. He had served in the post since Barque Peking Arrives at South St. Seaport Her pennants whipping in a strong breeze, the four masted barque Peking approaches lower Manhattan and her new berth at the South Street Seaport Museum. Built in 1911 for the grain and nitrate run around Cape Horn, the 321-foot Peking will serve as a floating exhibit. When fully rigged, Peking's masts will stand 195 feet tall and carry more than an acre of canvas which allowed her to log as much as 300 miles per day when rounding the Horn. Page 6 about 20 percent annually for the next few years, many European and Japa­ nese liners have been displaced from this trade, causing a surplus of liner vessels in the world market that is also adversely affecting the U.S. liner fleet. There seems to be little chance for conference shippers to compete success­ fully with this state-subsidized bridge as the Russians are even dominating the sea legs of this system at both the Baltic Sea and Japanese end of the route with their own container ships. One firm in Tokyo which attempted to break into the Sea of Japan leg placed a bid to carry each 20-foot container for $200. The Russian Government re­ jected this bid and said that $80 was the maximum permissible, a rate so far below a break-even level that only a state-subsidized fleet could compete for the cargo. By once again placing political and military goals above economic gains, the Soviet Union is using this land bridge, just as they are using their surplus containerships to undercut other liner traders on the U.S. West Coast, to further strengthen the position of their merchant marine in global com­ merce. March, 1975 when he succeeded Peter A. Brennan. In commenting on his resignation, Dunlop stated that he felt he could "no longer conduct effective policy in the Labor Department." The sixty-one-year old Dunlop, who has been on the faculty of Harvard Uni­ versity as an economics professor since 1938, is one of the most respected ex­ perts in labor, and has been praised by those in both labor and management for his approach to solving disputes. He plans to return to Harvard. Prior to becoming Labor Secretary, Dunlop had served in a number of ca­ pacities in the field of labor-manage­ ment relations. In the spring of 1974 he was appointed chairman of the special Ad Hoc Committee on Maritime Indus­ try Problems of which the SIU is a member. In the fall of 1974 he was appointed as chairman of the Labor-Management Committee set up by President Ford to help solve the country's economic trou­ bles. He has also" resigned his post as chairman of the Labor-Management Committee and that resignation is effec­ tive Feb. 1. Dunlop was also instrumental in set­ ting up the President's Labor Advisory Committee and served as its first chair­ man. At the time of his nomination to the top labor post, Dunlop was arbitrating jurisdictional disputes that had arisen in the construction of the Alaska Oil Pipeline. In the past he has arbitrated disputes in the coal, railroad, airline, atornic energy, missile and steel indus­ tries. Seafarers Log �mfsmSrn Headquarters Notes by SIU Vice President Frank Drozak At the end of this month the SIU will be conducting a very important threeday seminar on alcoholism for Union officials and members. TTie three-day seminar, titled "The Problem Drinker in Industry," will be held on January 30, 31, and February 1 at the Harry Lundeberg School in Piney Point, Md. It will feature speakers from various parts of the country who in conjunction with the HLS Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center Staff will head small group sessions and discussions. Alcoholism is one of^he most serious social problems in this country today. Statistics show that of the 80 or 90 million Americans who drink, some 9 million or so are alcoholics. This means that about one out of every ten drinkers is an alcoholic. Statistics also show that about half of all alcoholics are currently working in business and industry. We in the maritime industry should be aware that this is also a serious problem for some of our brothers. It is a problem that can very easily affect a man's performance on his job; such a man can be a danger to himself as well as to those around him. And, it is a problem that creates many personal hardships, too; pain and suffering for the alcoholic and those close to him. However, these people can be helped; alcoholism is a treatable disease. The Center at Piney Point, through its Alcoholic Rehabilitation Program, provides counseling and guidance for those Seafarers with serious drinking problems. Hie Center is staffed by Seafarer counselors who are themselves recovered alcoholics, and professional counselors who have both experience and under­ standing in dealing with the problems of alcoholics. We will be discussing the many facets of this problem at our seminar. Special elections in all constitutional ports will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27, to select two rank and file members from each port to attend the seminar. It is strongly recommended that members seeking nomination for this conference have some experience or understanding of alcoholism, either through educational studies, church or social work, or Alcoholics Anonynious. A good example of one of the reasons why it is important for us in maritime to combat this disease of alcoholism can be illustrated by one of the many vocational courses offered at Piney Point: LNG Training. This course offers an excellent opportunity for anyone who intends to sail on LNG/LPG vessels to obtain the qualifications necessary to become a crewmember on any of these ships. The LNG/LPG ship is just one of many new, technologically-advanced vessels which Seafarers in the next ten years will be manning. And, these Seafarers will have to be at the top of their performance in order to handle some of the sophisticated equipment which is being constructed for these ships. There will be no room for any Seafarer who cannot handle his job because of a drinking problem. Just one minute of inefficiency could mean disaster. The Harry Lundeberg School, through programs such as the Alcoholic Rehabilitation Program, and courses like LNG Training, is doing an excellent job of preparing Seafarers for the future. It is through the school that we will be able to solve our problems such as alcoholism, and meet our educational and vocational needs for the years ahead; and thus we will insure that the SIU can always provide the most qualified, experienced Seafarers for U.S. ships. FDREFIGHTING Many Seafarers continue to obtain their firefighting certificate by enrolling in the two-day course given at the Harry Lundeberg School and the jointlysponsored Mlki^-MARAD firefighting school in Earle, N.J. All brothers who do not already have a firefighting certificate should get one as soon as possible; besides receiving invaluable knowledge which may one day save your life or that of a shipmate, there will be a time in the very near future when a firefighting certificate will be an absolute necessity in order to ship out. Upcoming dates for the course are Feb. 10, 20, 26; March 9, 19 and 30. «A* SENIORITY UPGRADING PROGRAM Six more Seafarers became full 'A' Book members in the SIU this month after completing the one month 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program. I would like to congratulate them. These men now have the rights and privileges of full book members as well as added responsibilities. They will continue to provide the SIU with the most qualified, best trained Seafarers for our contracted ships, and in so doing insure the job security of us all in the years ahead. I strongly urge all eligible 'B' men who have not done so to apply for this program as soon as possible. BOSUNS RECERTIFICATION PROGRAM Twelve more Seafarers graduated from the SIU's Bosuns Recertification Program this month after completing the two month course at Piney Point and at Union Headquaners. I wish to congratulate these men also. This program has enabled our bosuns to assume better leadership aboard our ships, which in turn has made for smoother voyages and payoffs. It has also given these men a better understanding of our industry, its problems and the way the SIU is attempting to solve them. The Bosuns Recertification Program, together with the 'A' Seniority Pro­ gram, is preparing our members for the changes which are constantly occurring in this industry; the only way the SIU will be able to survive in the future is by educating our membership to the problems and needs that the years ahead will surely bring. 511/ Upgrader Talks About Our Past and Future The following essay was written by Brother William L. Kenney when he attended the QMED upgrading course at the Harry Lundeberg School last De­ cember. Seafarer Kenney, 25, joined the SW in 1970 in the port of Sah Fran­ cisco. A native of Houston, Tex., he now makes his home in New Orleans, La. In his essay Brother Kenney dis­ cusses the maritime industry today and what he feels the SIU's role in it should be. He also provides an excellent view of our history, and why he thinks what we accomplish today as a labor organi­ zation comes directly from the legacy left to us by the founders of this Union; and also why it is important for us to continue the fight they began. Because we feel this essay represents an interesting, informative view of mar­ itime through the eyes of a young Sea­ farer, the Log is reprinting the essay in full. It has never been easy to play the game, the ante is forever being raised, and one must either put up or shut up. They who seek to take our power want nothing more than to instill dissension in our ranks, to divide our strength in VP at San Francisco Meeting SIU Vice President Frank Drozak (at mike) last month addressed Seafarers of the port of San Francisco at their monthly membership meeting emphasizing the benefits to the Union of the U.S.-USSR $16 a ton grain shipping rate agreement signed in Moscow. At left is San Francisco Port Agent Steve Troy. January-, 1976 internecine quarrels and. dissipate our energy. They have always been united and are stronger today than yesterday. Our power was not so much wrested from them as it was new power that we created from a combination of raw ma­ terials. Perhaps the result appears the same, but the effect is more apparent than real. Instead of weakening our oppon­ ent, we have been able to strengthen ourselves, a difference we should not lose sight of. It is often easy for us to retreat into our individual prosperity and fabricate an illusion that gives a false impression of self-sufficiency and security. This is a fatal mistake, because then the bonds of unity are weakened and the fabric can become unraveled. The bedrock foundation of our strength and security lies in constant everlasting and unwavering unity with each man understanding this principle like the back of his own hand. With a cohesive, loyal organization we are a viable, potent force; in disunion we are lost. "And it came to pass that they were delivered from their dark days and al­ lowed to build and prosper and all that was planned and all that was promised grew in the field where they had twice sown the strong seed". A prophesy? No, this passage won't be found in the Book of Books but it is a reflection of sort on our history as the Brotherhood of the sea. The SIU was built into what it is today from the harshest of beginnings, when the ship­ owners had replaced the feudal lord and Seafarers were treated just as if they .were vassals of the sea. We must be vigilant never to let the young men be ignorant of the facts and legacy of history, nor to allow the old ones to forget, because those dark days are the inheritance willed to all of us by many who can never see the fruits of their labor. The men of the SIU should always find a special pride in their hearts in belonging to an organization which has contributed so much to lifting the dignity of man. They should be ever mindful of the continuity of history as an infinite pro­ gression, each day a further extension of its predecessor and another link in an unbroken chain. Only by the careful study of our history can we fully under­ stand the direction in which we are heading, and then chart the appropriate course in the'.arena of power. Washington politics is indeed that power arena, capable of starving or sustaining us. It is a fight in every sense of the word; our interests and our allies' interests versus the power and interest of those who oppose our aim. That is why it is imperative that each man have a fundamental understanding of the concept of power so he can appreciate the scale on which our war is waged; and it is a war, a game of power that all the powerful compete in, and to receive a chance to win one must play in that game. Nothing is guaranteed, and those in Valhalla are not omnipotent; they are men. Seafarers who guard the trust of our interests to the best of their abili­ ties, not infallible, but unswervingly dedicated. Page? �Second Part of Series Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid Are for Yon by A. A. Berastein SIU Welfare Director This is the second part in a series of articles which the Seafarers Log will be running, over the next few months, concerning Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid and how these government programs affect you and your families. Eventually the series will be compiled into a booklet so that Seafarers can have all the information on these programs in one place. The first part of the series, which appeared in the November 1975 Sea- I farers Log, gave a general outline of Social Security as well as a chart showing how to determine if you are fully insured. The second part appearing in this Log gives you some further information about Social Security in the form of a sample list of many of the covered categories, eligibility requirements and proofs needed for various benefits. I hope this series will be an aid to you. Please let me know if you have any questions. Just write to me, care of Seafarers International Union, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. II232. WHO IS COVERED? ELIGIBLE FOR MONTHLY PAYMENTS IF: PROOFS NEEDED Retired worker or self-employed person 1. He is fully insured. 2. He has reached age 62. (Benefits are reduced if under 65). 3. He has retired or has limited earnings. 1. Your own social security card or a record of your number. 2. A birth certificate or a baptismal certificate made at or shortly after your birth. If you do not have or cannot get either, contact your local social security office for further information. (This applies for all the following ex­ amples). 3. Form W-2, wage and tax statement for the previous year; or if self-employed a copy of your last federal income tax return and proof of payment. (Cancelled check, receipt, etc.) 4. Merchant seamen are asked to supply their Coast Guard discharges, wherever possible, for the previous year. Wife of retired worker or self-employed person 1. She has reached the age of 62. (Benefits are reduced if under age 65.) or Has in her care a child under 18, or a child over 18 who is disabled and therefore entitled to benefits on the earn­ ings record of her husband. (Be sure to see below for the requirements for a child of the worker to get benefits). 1. A birth certificate or a baptismal certificate made at or shortly after birth. 2. Marriage certificate. Divorced wife of retired worker or self-employed person 1. Her divorced husband is entitled to social security benefits. 2. She has reached age 62. (Benefits are reduced if under age 65). 3. She is not married; and 4. She was married to her divorced husband for 20 years immediately before the date the divorce became effective; 1. A birth certificate or a baptismal certificate made at or shortly after birth. 2. Marriage certificate. 3. Divorce papers. Dependent husband (receiving at least one half of his support from his wife) 1. His wife is entitled to retirement insurance benefits as a worker or self-employed person. 2. He has reached the age of sixty-two. (Benefits are reduced if under age 65). 1. A birth certificate or a baptismal certificate made at or shortly after your birth. 2. Marriage certificate. 3. Proof of at least one half support from wife. The child of a worker or self-employed person receiving retirement benefits 1. The child is under age 18 Child of a disabled worker Same as for child of a retired worker or self-employed person. Same as for child of a retired worker or self-employed person. Widow of a deceased worker or selfemployed person who was insured ' under social security 1. She has in her care a child of the deceased worker who is under age 18 or who is disabled. (See above for require­ ments for the worker's child to receive benefits;) or She is 60 or over, benefits are reduced if received before age 65 or She is between the ages ^0 and 60 and is disabled. 2. She is unmarried—unless she remarries after the age 60. 1. A birth certificate or a baptismal certificate made at or shortly after your birth. 2. Death certificate of spouse. 3. Medical evidence if applying as a disabled widow. (See next month page 9 for medical information required.) 4. Marriage certificate proving the worker and his spouse were married for at least 9 months. (3 months if death was accidental or occurred in the line of duty during active military service.) However, this length of marriage requirement, can be waived if the husband and wife had a child or adopted child, or if either party adopted the other's child while both husband and wife were alive. * or Age 18-22 and a full-time student or Age 18 or over and under a disability which must have begun before age 22. 2. The child is not married. / • « - 1. A birth certificate or a baptismal certificate made at or shortly after birth. 2. Marriage certificate of parents if claimant is a stepchild. 3. Adoption papers if child is adopted. 4. Student identification number if applying as a student age 18-22. 5. Names and addresses of doctors and hospitals who have treated child if applying as adult disabled child over age 18. a) Dates of these services. b) Hospital or clinic cards or identifying numbers. The third part of this series will be a continuation of some of the covered categories available under Social Security. Paj? 8 Seafarers Log �Washington Activities During the year, we have followed—and supported or opposed—many pieces of legislation which affect seamen and our Union. Some of them have been passed and some are still in various stages in Congress. A list follows, showing where they were when Congress recessed in December. Maritime Authorization for Fiscal Year 1976; President Ford signed the Authorization bill on Nov. 13, 1975. It included $195 million for Construction Differential Subsidies, $315,9 million for Operating Differential Subsidies and raised the Title XI ceiling to $7 billion. Seafreeze Atlantic H.R. 5197: Signed Dec. 15. The bill authorizes temporary employment of foreign fishermen on the trawler Seafreeze Atlantic. The ves­ sel's owners will be required to train Americans to replace the foreign fishermen. Aid to Railroads S. 2718: Both the House and Senate have passed the con­ ference report, but the bill, is being held until Congress returns to prevent the President from pocket vetoing. SlU opposes the provision which would allow railroads to raise or lower their rates by seven percent. National Transportation Study S. 2627: Proposes a 25-member commission to study and recommend national transportation policy. The House version does not contain similar language. This and other differences will be resolved in conference in the Second Session. We favor labor representation on the com­ mission. Water Pollution H.R. 9560: Seeks to amend the Water Pollution Control Act by reducing the penalty from $5 niillion to $50 thousand per incident. The bill will be marked up in the House Public Works Committee in the Second Session. We are in favor of this bill. Alaska Gas Pipeline: Two routes are being considered by the Federal Power Commission, the agency which permits issuance of licenses for construction to begin. The Stevens bill (S. 2778) would require that the pipeline be constructed through Alaska. H.R. 11273, introduced by Reps. Ruppe and Bergland, calls for a trans-Canada route. Both bills are in committee. We support an all-Alaska route. S. 2510, to require the Federal Power Commission to render a decision before June 30, is still in the Senate Commerce Committee. Extension of the Jones Act to the Virgin Islands, S. 2422: Provides that transportation of crude oil, residual fuel oil and refined petroleum products be reserved for U.S.-flag ships in Virgin Islands trade. The Virgin Islands ports are excluded from coverage under the Jones Act at present. Another bill dealing with the Jones Act, S. 1543, would assure compliance with the Jones Act in Alaska trade. 200 Mile Limit, H.R. 200 and S. 961: The House passed a bill on Oct. 9 to extend jurisdiction over certain ocean areas to 200 miles. It excludes highly migratory species such as tuna. Similar legislation was favorably reported by the Senate Armed Services and Commerce Committees, but adversely reported by Foreign Relations. The full Senate will take up the bill after recess. Outer Continental Shelf H.R. 6218: The House Select Committee on Outer Continental Shelf is marking up its bill. Hearings on a bill to establish a policy for management of outer continental shelf development were held and the bill passed the Senate. Third Flag Rates, S. 868 and H.R. 7940: The Senate bill has been favorably reported out by the Committee on Commerce. It will provide for minimum rate provisions for non-national flag carriers in the foreign commerce of the United States. The House Merchant Marine Subcommittee has begun hearings. We support this bill. War Risk Insurance, H.R. 1073: The House bill would extend the war risk insurance program for a three year period. It would also eliminate approxi­ mately 75 percent of the U.S.-owned, foreign-flag fleet, now eligible under the present law, from its coverage. No action is being taken in the Senate at present. Oil FoDution Liability, H.R. 9294: This bill, and others, are the subject of hearings in the House Merchant Marine Subcommittee on Coast Guard to legislate a comprehensive system of liability for oil spill damage and removal costs. Public Health Service Hospitals, H.R. 8069: This issue is a familiar one. Language requiring HEW to certify that it is in compliance with the law to maintain and fully staff PHS hospitals is part of the appropriations bill for the Department of Health, Education and Welfare for FY 1976. President Ford vetoed it on Dec. 19. It is reported that he favors closing the hospitals. SIU will continue to fight for their maintenance. Merchant Marine Oversight: The Senate Commerce Committee and the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee are the two congressional committees primarily concerned with merchant marine matters. Acting on that responsibility, both committees have held hearings during 1975 to review broad maritime policy issues and deterrnine what initiative the Administration plans to take in response to economic problems in the industry. it To Protect Your Job Security in the Fight for Fauorable Legislation Seafarers are urged to contribute to SPAD. It is the way to have your voice heard and to keep your union effective in the fight for legislation to protect the security of 'every Seafarer and his family. Thousands Lose Their Pension as Year Begins \ Thousands of workers are losing their pensions as private companies are terminating their pension plan coverage because of poor economic conditions and problems meeting certain require­ ments of the new pension law which went into effect on Jan. 1, 1976. Representative Charles A. Vanik Joint and Survivor Annuity Benefit Offered in Pension Plan The Board of Trustees of the SIU's Pension Plan is considering the rules that will apply to a joint and survivor annuity benefit. Under this joint and survivor an­ nuity, or husband-wife annuity, an SIU member choosing this benefit would receive a reduced monthly pension until his death and, if his wife is still living at the time of his death, she would continue receiving 50 percent of his monthly pension benefit until her death. The pensioner covered under this annuity would receive a reduced ben­ efit because this plan is more ex­ pensive than a benefit' which ends with the death of the pensioner. The actual amount of this reduced monthly benefit would be computed by actuaries considering many fac- January, 1976 tors, including the life expectancy of the pensioner's spouse, and must be calculated on a case-by-case basis. Each married Seafarer, when he becomes eligible for a pension, will be notified of the exact amount of the reduced monthly pension he will get should he receive this benefit and will be given 90 days to reject the joint and survivor annuity. If he does not reject the husbandwife annuity at this time, he will, as required by the Employee Retire­ ment Income Security Act of 1974, automatically receive the joint bene­ fit when he retires. Unmarried Seafarers will auto­ matically receive the full monthly pension benefit which will end with their death. The joint and survivor benefit will not apply to men already on pension. (D.-Ohio) has said that approximately 5,000 private pension plans have been terminated since the Employee Retire­ ment Income Security Act became law some 16 months ago, "more than four times the expected rate of termination." "As a result," he said, "many of the 160,000 employees who had been cov­ ered by those plans now face an un­ certain retirement future." Vanik also stated that as many as 39,000 em­ ployees may have lost pension benefits during December alone because an es­ timated 1,300 private companies ended their pension plans. Although the new law was enacted in 1974, certain requirements did not become effective until January 1,1976. Therefore, some employers, when faced with the financial and vesting require­ ments of the law which went into effect at the start of the new year, decided to cancel their plans before they had to meet those requirements. Representative Vanik said that Con­ 1 gress recently heard pension plan ad­ ministrators testify that the complicated compliance forms were being simplified, with special urgency on streamlining procedures for certifying small firms' pension plans. Many of the workers who have lost their pension benefits are employees who were unprotected by a labor-man• agement agreement between an em­ ployer and a union. Any such contract would not permit the termination of a pension plan without the approval of the union. So, these people were at the mercy of their employers, and did not enjoy the security and benefits of a union contract. The SIU has always made sure that its Pension Plan is strong and solvent so that each member expecting a pen­ sion after long years of hard work, would not suddenly be left in the cold. Unlike the thousands of workers who have been denied their rights to a pen­ sion, SIU members are assured of their just earnings when they retire. Politics Is Porkchops L.?: -jt i Ji •ft. ' Donate to SPAD •I Pages . 1S-0. •i �The Committee Page SL Galloway Committee SL Finance Committee SlU Representative Trevor Robertson (left) of the port of San Francisco is shown with the Ship's Committee of the SS Sea-Land Galloway. They are (I. to r.) Recertified Bosun Karl Hellman, ship's chairman; AB-QM Monte Fila, deck delegate: Steward Utility Lioyd McCuen, steward deiegate; QMED Wallace Roat, engine delegate and (seated center) Chief Steward Ray Taylor, secretary-reporter. The containership sailed Dec. 15 for a run to the Far East. Recertified Bosun James Pulliam (left) ship's chairman of the SS Sea-Land Finance with part of the Ship's Committee of (I. to r.) Chief Steward Ceasar Blanco, secretary-reporter; Baker Jim Sivley, steward delegate and Jennings Long, deck delegate. Later the containership saiied from the port of Oakland to dock in the port of Yokohama on Dec. 18. St. Louis Committee San Francisco Union representative Trevor Robertson (seated center) checks book of Recertified Bosun John Spuron (2nd right) ship's chairman of the containership SS St. Louis (Sea-Land) at a payoff in the port of Oakiand on Nov. 21. Other members of the Ship's Committee are (I. to r.) Oiler Albert Hatt, engine delegate; Chief Steward Paul Franco, secretary-reporter; AB Marion Ciaglo, deck deiegate and Steward Utility Leonard Leionek, steward delegate. The ship dropped the hook in the port of San Juan on Dec. 15. Stonewall Jackson Committee Recertified Bosun Carl Lineberry. (seated 2nd right), ship's chairman of the SS StonewallJackson (Waterman), gets ready to talk with SlU Patrolman Jack Caffey (seated center) at a payoff on Dec. 19 on Pier 7, Brookiyn, N.Y. Ship's Committee members at the table are (I. to r.) AB Robert Burns, deck delegate; QMED Juan Patino, engine delegate and Chief Steward Alonzo Caideron, secretary-reporter. Rounding out the LASH ship's committee are (standing I. to r.) Chief Electrician John Cantreii, educational director and Cook Herbert Nixon, steward delegate. At rear left is another SlU crewmember. On Dec. 22, the vessel sailed on a nine-week run to the Mideast and the Far East. Page 10 Maumee Committee Recertified Bosun James C. "Tennessee" Northcutt (2nd right) ship's chair­ man of the T5 USNS Maumee (Hudson Waterways) here with the Ship's Committee of (I. to r.) Engine Delegate Blanton Jackson, Deck Delegate B. Travis and Chief Steward James R. Prestwood, secretary-reporter. The ship docked at Port Reading, N.J. on Dec. 19 before sailing for the port of Jacksonville for a possible payoff. Sea-Land Resource Committee Recertified Bosun Peter Drewes (2nd ieft) ship's chairman of the containership SS Sea-Land Resource with the Ship's Committee of (I. to r.) Engine Delegate Arturo Morales, Educational Director Gus Katsalis, Steward Dele­ gate Phii Pron, Chief Steward James Lomax (seated) and Deck Delegate Ron Crain. The vessel paid off in Port Elizabeth, N.J. on Dec. 21. She's on the run to North Europe. Seafarers Log �The Spirit of Brotherhood in the Holiday Season T N the spirit of Union brotherhood, each year during the Christmas holidays SIU representatives throughout the country pay special visits to those Seafeirers vrho must spend Christmas in a USPHS hospital. Bringing each brother confined to the hospital during the holiday ^;;easoh a $25 Christmas gift, a carton of cigarettes or box of cigars, and a Christmas card, these Union representatives are carrying out a special SIU tradition which has always been our way of extending to each man good wishes and Season's Greetings from all of his Union brothers. For men who are sick or injured, and often far away from their families during the usually Joyous holiday season, the assurance that their brothers are thinking of them does much to give them a little Christmas cheer and to help keep their spirits up. f: t- i k Making his annual Christmas visit to the Staten Island USPHS hospital, SIU Representative John Dwyer helps Seafarer George Yeackel straighten out his sickness and accident benefit claim and gives him the SlU's traditional $25 Christmas gift and good wishes from all of his Union brothers. SIU Pensioner John H. Morris (center) is happy to know that his Union brothers have not forgotten him as Representative Dwyer offers him a "Merry Christ­ mas" from the entire SIU. Looking on is USPHS Nurse Phoebe Rhame. From left to right, Brother Dwyer gives IBU member Ed Murphy a Christmas card and $25 gift from the SIU while Bosuns Walter Cousins and Bruce Knight, who were partiqpating in the Bosuns Recertification Program at Headquarters, look on. Always eager to see what his fellow Union members are up to, SIU Pensioner Art Lomas gets a copy of the Seafarers Log along with the good wishes for a "Happy New Year" and a carton of cigarettes from Representative Dwyer. Brother Lomas, who believes in the need for strong political action by the SIU, is a staunch supporter of SPAD. Standing in the rear are Recertified Bosuns Walter Cousins (I.) and Bruce Knight. Drugs Mean Loss of Seaman's Papers If yon are convicted of possession of any illegal drug—heroin, barbiturates, speed, LSD, or even marijuana—the U.S. Coast Guard will revoke your seaman papers, without appeal, FOREVER. That means tiiat yon lose for the rest of your life the rl^t to make a living by the sea. However, it doesnt quite end there even if yon receive a suspended sentence. Yon may lose your right to vote, your right to hold public office or to own a gun. Yon also may lose the opportunity of ever becoming a doctor, dent^, certified public accountant, engineer, lawyer, architect, realtor, pharmacist, sfrhool teacher, or stockbroker. You may jeopardize your right to hold a job where you must be licensed or bonded and you may never be able to work for the city, the county, or the Federal government. IPs a pretty tough rap, but thaPs exactly how it is and you can't do any­ thing about it. The convicted drug user leaves a black mark on his reputation for the rest of his life. However, drugs can not only destroy your right to a good livelihood, it can destroy your life. Drug abuse presmits a serious threat to bofli your physical and mental health, and the personal safety of those around you. This is especially true aboard ship where clear minds and quick reflexes are essential at all times for the safe operation of the vessel. Don't let drugs destroy your natural right to a good, happy, productive life. Stay drug free and steer a clear course. January, 1976 ii i? -K. Page 11 I �1975 in Retrospect: An Important Year for The year 1975 was a very important and climactic one for die maritime industry and those of us in it. In many ways the year represented a turning point; a year which will be perhaps looked back upon in the future as a time when we began to solve many of our problems and create a foundation for a prosperous and viable American merchant marine for the last quarter this century. The past year was also a watershed for the S^U and its members. In May, the Union negotiated a new three-year agreement with its contracted operators which included substantial increases in wages and vacation, welfare and pension benefits. In S^tember, the SIUNA held its 17th Biennial Convention with spokesmen from both maritime and the entire labor movement addressing representatives from all International affiliates. The signing of a new shipping s^I'eement and the International convention were just two highlights in a very busy year. Perhaps, the area where the Union made its biggest gains was in tbe political arena. Although President Ford pocket-vetoed the Oil Cargo Preference Bill in January, that still did not detract from the fact that the SIU and maritime labor won a tremendous victory over the multinational oil companies in our fight to obtain a fair sbare of oil cargo for U.S.-ffag tankers. There were other victories as well. One attempt to breach the provisions of the Jones Act with a waiver was defeated, and an application for an unreasonable two-year extension of an emergency waiver already given was only granted for one year. Legislation was introduced in Congress wbicb would strongly curtail unfair rate-cutting practices by tbird-flag ships, and legislation was also introduced which would close' the Yirgiu Islands ''loophole" in the Jones Act. And, one of the most important accomplishments came late in the year, when after months of pressure by all the maritime unions, with the full support of tbe entire AFL-CIO, tbe government was able to produce a new six-year shipping agreement with tbe Soviet Union, with U.S.-ffag ships slated to carry one-third of all grain cargo between tbe two countries. These accomplishments were obtained only be­ cause of strong SIU participation, through tbe support of its members, in tbe political arena. And, with na­ tional elections this year, the SIU will remain politi­ cally active in order to insure that the voice of the U.S. merchant marine continues to be heard loud and clear in Washington. So, before we move fuUspeed ahead into 1976, let's take a final look at the past year through tbe pages of the Seafarers Log. What follows is a brief recap of some of tbe major stories of tbe year as they appeared In tbe 1975 issues of the Log. January President Ford unexpectedly pocket-vetoed the Energy Transportation Security Act which had passed both Houses of Congress with a cle^ar mandate. The SIU announced that efforts would resume immedi­ ately to obtain passage of a new bill which would guarantee a certain percentage of oil imports for American-flag ships. SIU Vice President Joseph "Al" Tanner, an SIU Vice President of the Great Lakes and Inland Waters District since 1960, passed away at the age of 56. William H. "Billy" Mitchell, longtime financial ad­ ministrative assistant to the SIU Secretary-Treasurer, also passed away. He was 55. The SlU-manned TT Wiliamshurgh, second of the 225,000 dwt supertankers to be built at the Seatrain Yard in Brooklyn, N.Y., and sister-ship of the TT Brooklyn, embarked on her maiden voyage from New York to the Persian Gulf and Europe. The SIU announced it would hold a major educa­ tional conference at the Harry Lundeberg School in the spring, gathering representatives from the mem­ bership to discuss upcoming contract renewal and the subjects of welfare, pension, vacation, hiring and training. EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, 1960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Log policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every three months, which are to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A quarterly finance committee of rank and file members, elected by the membership, makes examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recom­ mendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disburse­ ments of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: Frank Drozak, Cbainnan, Seafarers Appeals Board 275 - 20tb Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 11215 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers .'Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. - Page 12 PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHT^. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no ^afarer may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex and national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION — SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including but not limited to furthering the political, sociaj and economic interests of Seafarer seamen, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and coritribuies to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of member­ ship in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of COA'S"'" "."^"tigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. Support SPAD to protect and further your economic, political and social interests, American trade union concepts and Seafarer seamen. If at any time a Seafarer feels that any of tbe above rights have been violated, or that he has ^en denied his constllurtonal right of access to Union records or information, he should immeduUely notify SIU President Paul Hall at headquarters by certified mail, return receipt Seafarers Log �The tf.S. Maritime Industry February The Seatrain Shipbuilding Corp. was forced to lay off 1,800 employees for four weeks at its facilities in Brooklyn. President Ford's pocket-veto of the Energy Transportation Security Act of 1974 delivered a further, crushing blow to an already depressed U.S. tanker market causing Seatrain to furlough the 1,800 employees, members of the SlU-afiiliated United In­ dustrial Workers. The New England LNG Inc., a consortium of Northern Atlantic U.S. utihties, filed for permission from the Treasury Department to use foreign-flag vessels to transport LNG from Alaska to New Eng­ land, thereby launching another attempt to breach the Jones Act. SIU Tampa Port Agent Belarmino "Bennie" Gon­ zalez passed away at the age of 64. A charter member of the SlU, he became a Union official in 1946 and served as patrolman in New York, Seattle and Tampa, acting port agent in Miami and finally port agent in Tampa. The U.S. Commerce Department announced the approval of a $40 million loan guarantee for Seatrain Shipbuilding Corp. which will enable the company to reopen its Brooklyn facility, resume construction on the two unfinished supertankers there and rehire a majority of the SlU-affiliated United Industrial Work­ ers of America (UIW) who had been furloughed. The SIU's Scholarship Program awarded five $10,000 four-year college scholarships—one to an active Seafarer and the other four to dependents of eligible members. frV.AfAmiRil SMfamMHaiAiMrODMiw^' 'mat April The AFL-CIO's Maritime Trades Department again affirmed its strong support for U.S. cargo pref­ erence legislation which, the department said, would give a much needed boost to the sagging American maritime industry. Speaking at a banquet celebrating the 100th anni­ versary of the National Marine Engineers Beneficial Association, Sen. Henry Jackson (D.-Wash.) con­ demned President Ford's veto of the Oil Imports Bill, and vowed "I will help pass this bill, and I will help override any veto of it." SIU President Paul Hall told delegates to the Fourth Annual IBU of the Pacific Convention in Seattle, Wash, that they must continue to strengthen their efforts to defeat those who are seeking to destroy the Jones Act. Senator Daniel K. Inouye (D.-Hawaii) introduced legislation which would sharply cut rate-cutting prac­ tices engaged in by third-flag vessels. May After nearly 72 hours of captivity at the hands of a new Communist Cambodian regime, the entire 39 man crew, 28 of them SIU members, of the seized containership Mayaquez, were safely rescued by the naval destroyer USS Wilson shortly after military ac­ tion by U.S. forces was carried out against the Cam­ bodians. Sixty-six rank and file SIU members concluded an historic two week Seafarers Conference at the Harry Lundeberg School. The delegates undertook an indepth study of the maritime industry, and held dis­ cussions and made recommendations on the SIU con­ tract due for renewal in June and the various Union benefit plans. January, 1976 The AFL-CIO Executive Council adopted a reso­ lution submitted by the AFL-CIO Ad Hoc Commit­ tee on Maritime Industry Affairs charging that the Soviet Union was using trading rights given to them as part of the U.S. policy of detente "to engage in the most ruthless rate-cutting practices that t^ireaten to bankrupt the U.S. Merchant Marine and throw even more U.S. merchant seamen out of work." Seafarers at meetings in SIU halls throughout the country overwhelmingly accepted the six-man Con­ stitutional Committee's report and recommendations concerning the resolution on a 'dues increase for working members.' Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Maritime Affairs Robert Blackwell told the House Merchant Marine subcommittee that while progress under the provisions of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 has been "good, it would not be right to say that the ob­ jectives set forth in the Act have been fully achieved." The Seafarers Log, official publication of the SIU, won First Award in General Excellence in the 1975 Journalistic Awards Contest of the International Labor Press Association (ILEA). September March Leaders from all segments of the maritime industry met with President Ford to urge the Administration to take immediate steps to prevent the total collapse of the already slumping U.S. tanker industry. Secretary of the Treasury William Simon denied a request by New England LNG Inc. to waive the Jones Act and allow the company to transport LNG from Alaska to New England on foreign-flag vessels. Simon denied the request because he said that waivers were permitted only "when necessary in the national de­ fense." The AFL-CIO Executive Council, at its mid-winter meetings, called for "massive emergency programs" to give immediate aid to the hardest hit victims of the nation's deepening recession, and halt the "frighten­ ing speed" of our economic crisis. John T. Dunlop, an Economics Professor at Har­ vard University, was confirmed by the Senate to suc­ ceed Peter A. Brennan as Secretary of Labor. The SlU-contracted Golden Monarch, last of three 90,000-ton tankers built for Aeron Marine Shipping Co., was launched at the National Steel and Ship­ building Co. in San Diego, Calif. A pioneering rehabilitation center for Seafarers was opened at Piney Point, Md. to meet the needs of Seafarers who want help with social or emotional problems. The new facility is located on the 900-acre farm at the Lundeberg School. August The Seafarers International Union of North Amer­ ica (SIUNA) held its 17th Biennial Convention in Washington, D.C. The delegates heard many speeches from various representatives of both maritime and the entire labor movement, and adopted many resolutions dealing with maritime and labor. The Ford Administration announced tentative agreement with the Soviet Union on another longterm grain deal with sharply higher freight rates, after a solid U.S. maritime boycott of loading the grain forced the Russians to agree to the higher rate. October Seventeen ships under contract to the SIU received charters to carry grain to the Soviet Union after a new shipping agreement was reached between the U.S. and Russia. In a secret mail ballot the membership accepted the dues increase amendment to the SIU Constitution by an overwhelming vote of 3,016 to 288. Both the Maritime Trades Department and the AFL-CIO held their Conventions in San Francisco, Calif. Discussions centered on the nation's economic crisis, the plight of the unemployed and a fight for reform of U.S. maritime laws. June After intensive negotiations, the SIU reached a new three-year agreement with the Union's contracted op­ erators providing for across-the-board wage increases in each of the three years of the contract, and sub­ stantial increases in vacation, pension and welfare benefits. The national unemployment rate reached a stag­ gering 9.2 percent, statistics from the U.S. Labor De­ partment showed, the highest rate in 34 years. Over eight-and-a-half million people were reported out of work. The House Merchant Marine subcommittee began an extensive review of all U.S. maritime promotional policies and programs. Seafarer Bill Bellinger's diary, kept while he was one of the men held captive by Cambodians on the seized ship Mayaguez, recounted the ordeal of the crew while in Communist hands. July Peter M. McGavin, executive secretary-treasurer of the AFL-CIO's Maritime Trades Department, passed away at the age of 66. A trade unionist since 1939, McGavin served in various capacities on local, state and national levels of the AFL-CIO before being imanimously elected to the MTD post in 1960. The SIU membership continued to overwhelmingly approve the new Tanker and Freightship agreements which were negotiated last month. Members voted on the new contracts at special meetings held in all ports in June, and then again at all regular July membership meetings. The U.S. shipbuilding industry began to feel serious adverse effects brought on by the depressed state of the world tanker market for both old and new crude carriers. November SIU President Hall, speaking at a Federal Media­ tion and Conciliation Service seminar in New Orleans, delivered a stinging attack on American-owned multi­ national companies and runaway-flag fleets which are destroying thousands of jobs for Americans as well as eroding gains made over the years in labor-manage­ ment relations by their practice of using cheaper, un­ skilled foreign labor. Herb Brand, president of the Transportation Insti­ tute, Rep. Leonor K. Sullivan, (D.-Mo.) chairman of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Commit­ tee, and Rep. Thomas N. Downing (D.-Va.), chair­ man of that committee's subcommittee on the Mer­ chant Marine, all told the 49th Annual Propeller Club Convention in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. that the U.S. must enact some kind of cargo preference legislation very soon to revitalize the U.S. merchant marine. The nation's unemployment went back up to 8.6 percent from 8.3 percent, and the number of jobless Americans rose over the eight million mark for the first time since May, the U.S. Labor Department re­ ported. i} December The U.S. and Russia were negotiating a new ship­ ping agreement to replace the one which expired on Dec. 31, 1975. Negotiations centered on the proper freight rate for grain cargo. Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Maritime Affairs Robert Blackwell told a congressional com­ mittee that "it is entirely possible" U.S. ship construc­ tion subsidies will have to be increased if the long range shipbuilding program is to be sustained. Helen D. Bentley formally completed her term as chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission after serving six years—longer than any other woman who has ever headed a government agency. Page 13 t:' �>».> SS Gateway City The containership SS Gateway CUy (Sea-Land) began a new "==kly 'o Bangkok, Thailand recently. The port replaces the port of S-ttahip, Thailand. Two. other C2L containerships are on the run. _ S/r Norfolk Carrying 30,000-tons of crude from the Caribbean to Holyrood, Newfoundland was the S/T Norfolk (Cities Service). Later she went into layup. S/T Connecticut TT Golden Dolphin This month the S/T Connecticut (Conn. Transport.) and six other SIUcontracted ta'nkers will carry grain from the Gulf to Russian Black Sea ports. CariDoean lo uun was the mc TT J i Golden Dolphin (WestSailing from the Caribbean to ine the Gulf The ships, carrying from 25,000 to 50,000-tons of grain each, are the S/T Eagle (.jjgsjgj. Marine) carrying 67,000-tons of oil last month Traveler (Sea Trans.), Ogden Champion, Ogden Wabash, Ogden Yukon (Ogden Marine), /4fc//c (Maritime Overseas), and Transeastern (Hudson S/T Overseas Joyce USNS Maumee A collision in heavy rain and poor visibility between the 28,254-ton tanker, the S/T Overseas Joyce (Maritime Overseas) and the 926-ton Lebanese motor vessel, the Karim H, left the SIU ship holed and aground in the northern Dardanelles 200 yards off the Zincirbozan Light at Belibolu. She was refloated and anchored early last month. The Overseas Joyce was enroute to the Russian Black Sea port of Norvorossisk with a cargo of wheat from the port of Houston. From the port of Portsmouth, Va. last month, Steward Utility Manuel A. Silva writes "I would like to let you know we had a superb dinner on Thanksgiving Day at sea. As you can see by the menu (shrimp cocktail, Tom turkey with vino and oyster dressing, chicken a la Rheims soup, Duchess potatoes, Turkish rice, candied yams, Brussels sprous, carrots Vichy, coconut cake, mince and pumpkin pies, fruitcake, mints, nuts and hot cocoa), our steward, James R. Prestwood, pre­ sented us with a large quantity of good stuff. "After dinner, I was a witness as officers and crew went to the galley to SS Carter Braxton congratulate him. "We are proud of this good steward. He takes care of us all. Tug-towed into the harbor of Ponta Delgada, the Azores, late last month was "Everyone is happy aboard the USNS Maumee-, and we expect to go to the the 8,995-ton C4 Mariner, the SS Carter Braxton (JVaterman) after damage to South Pole... January. her main engine condenser. "Once again I would like to thank the LOG staff for a good job you are doing and I take this opportunity to wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New M/V Paul Thayer Year." Aground in the Pelee Passage in Lake Erie late last month was the 10,344-ton M/V Paul Thayer (Pringle) reported to have taken on water. She was to be SS Aleutian Developer lightened for refloat. The newly-converted 16 knot containership, tlie SS Aleutian Developer (SeaLand) formerly the R/O R/O SS New Yorker, which ran to Puerto Rico, was christened last month for the new area she will sail. She started on the Alaska run on Dec. 14 from the port of Seattle with weekly ports of call at Kodiak, Cordova, Adak, Sand Point, Dutch Harbor, Captains Bay and other ports in the Aleutian chain of islands. Four Sea-Land 360-container C4s connect Seattle, Anchorage and Kodiak three times a week. The 1960-built ship can carry 90 containers and breakbulk cargo. She's a twin-screw diesel with a bow thruster. SS Delta Brasil Delta Line's C3 SS Delta Brasil and three of the company's LASH vessels got awards last month for their "outstanding participation" in the U.S. Coast Guard's Automated Mutual-Assistance Vessel Rescue (AMVER) System. Beside the Delta Brasil, the SS Delta Sud, the SS Delta Norte and the SS Delta Mar were awarded a blue AMVER pennant and Certificate of Recognition for their work in this international life-saving program. The search and rescue ships are on the run to South America. Seventy-one cents of every dollar spent in shipping on American-flag vesisels remains in this country, making a very substantial contribution to the national balance of payments and to the nation's economy. Use U.S.-flag ships. It's good for the American maritime industry, the Ameri­ can shipper, and America. HL55' Nalen Honored for Work in the Transportation Field Charles Nalen, head of the Engine Department at the Harry" Lundeberg School of Seamanship, was one of 10 U.S. educators to receive an Award of Excellence at the National Transporta­ tion Apprenticeship and Training Con­ ference earlier this year for outstanding contributions to training in the transpor­ tation industry. Nalen, who was nominated for the award by HLSS President Hazel Brown, Personals Carl Hagstrom. William George Knight asks that you contact him at (201) 753-6633 or 753-7810 as soon as possible. Jesse Martin Krause Mike Murphy asks that you contact him at (713) 224-0951. Charles Thorpe Betty Robinson requests that you contact her as soon as possible at 960 Easton St., Mobile, Ala. 36605. James F. Dwyer Gayle Dwyer asks that you contact her at 1422 So. 49th Court, Cicero, 111. 60650, or call her at (312) 652-5613. Page 14 received an engraved plaque along with the other nine winners. The awards were given "to honor those individuals or groups who have made significant contributions to training through their dedicated efforts." Nalen joined the staff of the HLSS Vocational Department in 1972 as a basic engine class instructor. He quickly developed teaching aids to improve his classroom instruction and revised the curriculum as the need for change arose. In 1974, Nalen was promoted from senior instructor to head of the Engine Department. Since then he has instituted new curriculums and developed new courses and't^aching methods. Among the new courses which he started was the LNG/LPG Program, which is pre­ paring seamen to man the new liquified gas carriers presently being constructed. After attending the University of Maryland for two years, Nalen came to the Lundeberg School as a trainee in 1966. He spent two years sailing in the un­ licensed ranks, and then attended the Calhoon MEBA Engineering School in Baltimore and began sailing aboard U.S.-flag ships as an engineer. He re­ turned to Piney Point to teach in 1972. Upon accepting the award, Nalen credited the teamwork of the entire staff of the Engine Department for its overall success. He said he shared his honor with fellow staff members Bill Eglinton, Jack Parcel, Paul Wolf and Peter Schuffels. Charles Nalen (left), head of the Engine Department at the Harry Lunde­ berg School, receives congratulations from Robert Kalmus, HLS director of Vocational Education for award Nalen received in recognition of his outstand­ ing contributions to training in the transportation industry. Seafarers Log �. .mm ASHORE Camp Pendleton, Oceanside, Calif. A son of a Seafarer, an "SlU-baby," may be bound for the Olympics in 1976. The proud father is Bosun Benjamin Mignano, 47, a New Yorker who joined the Union in 1944 in the port of Philadelphia, now ships out of the port of Wilmington and is a post-World War II U.S. Army veteran. The son. Lance Cpl. Mitchell Mignano, 22, H & S Bn., U.S. Marine Corps, based here, was bom under the SIU maternity benefit. The SIU baby, a weightlifter who was considered the "strongest man in the Philippine Islands" while stationed at the Marine Barracks there last year, be­ cause, he says, "I outlifted everybody involved in the competition" in the Islands' weightlifting contest. Usually, in a waimup, he jerks anywhere from 315 pounds to 405 pounds during a workout. He hoped to reach 450 pounds last month. Leatherneck Mignano, whose home is in Hauppage, L.I., N.Y., will be an ex-Marine this month. Assigned to the Marines 13 Area Physical Fitness Center here, last year he trained with the Pacific Southwest Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) in San Diego for the 1976 Olympic tryouts in Philadelphia this June. To qualify in his weight class, 198 pounds, he must be able to snatch 330 pounds and clear and |erk 420 pounds. "Right now (October) I'm only jerking 350 pounds," he said, "but I'm working out five days a Week for two-and-a-half hours a day. I should be able to qualify." He adds, competition for a place on the U.S. Olympic weightlifting team will be rough as lifters frtnn all over the United States will be trying out. There are six weight classes, ranging from fiyweight to heavyweight, and the top three liften from each class will represent the U.S. in the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal. "I think I stand a pretty good chance," he says. "This is something I've always wanted to do. I've been lifting for about four years and my goal has always been to compete in the Olympics." Cpl. Mignano trained with some of the Soviet Union's best weightlifters in the Philippines. "I had a chance to leam a lot from lifters like Alexiev, Rizhenkov and Batishev. What I'd like to do now is pass along some of the things I've learned." ' While awaiting the Olympics, he'd like to start a physical fitness class here for Marines and their dependents. "It wouldn't be just weightlifting but tech­ niques to tone up sagging muscles." Anyway, Go<^ Luck to our Seafarer "baby" in his quest for the Olympics! Cahfo Peak, Northern California A final U.S. communications station here on the coast in a new ship and rescue distress system has been completed by the Coast Guard. Atop this 4,233-foot mountain, the VHF-FM signal at Humboldt Bay will cover 20 miles of the coast, rivers and bays from Cape Mendocino to Point Arena. The station will broadcast mariners warnings and weather forecasts at 7:45 a.m. and 3:15 p.m. on Channel 22 with wind warnings aired from the National Weather Service. Atlanta Merchant Marine Checker Champ in 1953 and now an SIU pensioner since 1972, Fred B. Kritzler writes of "the great efforts made through the years by the SIU in making the SIU second to none, and it has been my pleasure to have been a member... Constant efforts have certainly brought about a better life for those who are active, sailing for a living..." Seafarer Kritzler has a visit to New York Headquarters "on the horizon" this month. "I'll get to mingle awhile with the finest Brotherhood of the Sea, SIU members." •"... During my sailing days ... had seen (in the LOG) newsworthy items regarding my many exhibitions and challenge matches at Headquarters on the checker board ... You did a fine press job ... about some of my memorable matches and of the highlights of the matches aboard ship and ashore else­ where ... ". . . Leaving the ship or drydocking myself didn't bring a standstill in my 'checkered career' . . . starting the 'checker game' while in the U.S. Army in Hawaii in 1941 prior to the attack on Pearl Harbor .. . was back in San Fran­ cisco, then to the Navy Reserve until I had the right course and joined the Union in 1952 ... "This year ... I established the American Legion Checker Championship, have been a continuous member since 1944 and now my third year as Post 147 assistant sergeant-at-arms. I still strive to entertain veterans at the hospi­ tals . . . continue to play 30 games at once . . . exhibitions and play in tourneys... "In honor of the American merchant marine, mainly the Seafarers of the SIU, at anytime scheduled . . . offer a free checker exhibition to any areas of the SIU (like) the Baltimore Recreation Training Center or Headquarters ..." • ^ !• -1} i' 'i| -K Philadelphia A new USPHS Outpatient Clinic has opened here in the U.S. Custom House, 2nd and Chestnut Sts. on the entire seventh deck. Approximately 30,000 visits were made to the old outpatient facility last year. Portsmouth, Va. Sea-Land Service Inc. opened its new container terminal here with a dedi­ cation ceremony on 1800 Seaboard Ave. The 30-acre facility is the first exclusive one in the area. Costing $6.8 million, it will have its own crane. Washington, D.C. U.S. Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Maritime Affairs Robert J. Blackwell recently received a 21st Annual Career Federal Service Award. The MARAD chief was honored for his "contributions to the revitalization of American shipbuilding and U.S. flag shipping." * * * According to MARAD, its subsidy programs alone generated corporate and personal taxes of more than $60 million last year. * * * The grand prize for the 1976 National Maritime Poster Contest for high schoolers is $500 and a trip here. The theme this year is "Ship American—It, Costs No More." For details write the NMPC Committee, 1625 K St., N.W., Suite 1000, Washington, D.C. or call 202-783-6440. Back From Far East Bun, the Samuel Chase Pays Off in Baltimore i • After a run to the Far East, the C-4 Mariner type ship Samuel Chase-, operated by Waterman, paid off Dec. 17 in the port of Baltimore, and (photo left) SIU Atlar-i'" Coast Area Vice President Bull Shepard (seated at table center) conducts shipboard union meeting to bring crew up-to-date on latest developments In the U.S. maritime industry. In photo right, the SIU ships committee, headed by Recertified Bosun, Lancelot Rodrigues, are seated from the left: James D. Johnson, baker and steward delegate; L. Rodrigues, ship's chairman, and Chief Steward Harold Strauss, secretary-reporter. Standing are Herman Rogge, left, engine delegate, and Leggett Jones, deck delegate. After payoff, the Samuel Chase went into temporary layup. January, 1976 Page 15 ii •m t;'# :*§• r ' V �f April 15, 1976, is the deadline for fUing Federal income tax returns. As is customary at this time of .year, the SIU Accounting Department has prepared the following detailed tax guide to assist SIU men in filing their returns on in­ come earned in 1975. I:: New Features for 1975 Please note these important new changes that have been made because of revisions in the tax laws: Credit for Personal Exemptions—line 16(b). There is a new tax credit of $30 for each personal exemption (other than for age and blindness). This is in addition to the regular $750 deduction for each exemption. Earned Income Credit — line 21(c). There is a new credit equal to 10% of earned income (wages and self-employ­ ment income) up to a maximum of $400 for taxpayers who maintain a household with at least one dependent child. You would get the money whether or not there is any tax owed. The credit is phased out as income rises between $4,000 and $8,000. Payments to an Individual Retirement Arrangement—line 40(b). You may be able to deduct up to a limit of $ 1,500 of payments made to individual retire­ ment accounts, or for individual retire­ ment annuities or bonds. Forfeited Interest Penalty for Prema­ ture Withdrawal from Time Savings Accounts—line 41. You can deduct a forfeited interest penalty for premature withdrawal from a time savings ac­ count. Purchase of New Principal Residence Credit—line 53. If after March 12, 1975, you purchased and occupied a new principal residence that was con­ structed or being constructed before March 26, 1975, you may be able to claim a 5% credit based on the pur­ chase price. Tax on Premature Distributions—line * 58. If you cashed in your individual re­ tirement arrangement prematurely, you may be subject to an additional tax. Excess Contributions Tax—line 62. If you contributed to your individual re­ tirement arrangement an amount in excess of the maximum amount de­ ductible, you may have to pay a 6% excise tax on the amount of such excess. Who Must FUe The income levels at which most filers must file have been increased. Every Seafarer who is a citizen or resident of the United States, whether an adult or minor must file a return if you are: And your gross income is at least: Single (legally separated, divorced, or married living apart from spouse with de­ pendent child) and are un­ der 65 $2,350 Single (legally separated, divorced, or married living apart from spouse with de­ pendent child) and are 65 or older 3,100 A person who can be claimed as a dependent on your parent's return, and have taxable dividends, in­ terest, or other unearned income 750 A qualifying widow(er) with dependent child and are under 65 2,650 Page 16 A qualifying widow(er) with dependent child and are 65 or older 3,400 Married filing jointly, liv­ ing together at the end of 1975 (or at date of death of spouse), and both are un­ der 65 3,400 Married filing jointly, liv­ ing together at the end of 1975 (or at date of death of spouse), and one is 65 or older $4,150 Married filing jointly, liv­ ing together at the end of 1975 (or at date of death of spouse), and both are 65 or older 4,900 Married filing separate returns or married but not living together at end of 1975 750 A person with income from sources within U.S. possessions 750 Self employed and your net earnings from self-employment were at least $400. If income tax was withheld or if you are eligible for the earned income credit, then even though yoii are not re­ quired to file a return, you should file to get a refund. If you are filing solely because of the earned income credit, see Form 1040A instructions to deter­ mine whether you can file Short Form 1040A. Standard Deduction The standard deduction has been in­ creased. Maximum Standard Rate Deduction Joint Return 16% $2600 Surviving Spouse . 16% 2600 Single 16% 2300 Married filing separate return .. 16% 1300 The low income allowance (that is, the minimum standard deduction) for 1975 is $1600 for single persons and $ 1900 for married couples filing jointly. Optional Tax Tables Optional tax tables are expanded by increasing the maximum income level for their use in 1975 from $10,000 to $15,000. When To FOe Tax returns have to be filed by April 15, 1975. However, the April 15 dead­ line is waived in cases where a seaman is at sea. In such instances, the seaman must file his return at the first oppor­ tunity, along with an affidavit stating the reason for delay. Where To FUe Mail your return to the Internal Rev­ enue Service Center for the place where you live. Use the addressed envelope that comes with your return, or use the address for your State. How To Pay Make check or money order payable to "Internal Revenue Service" for full amount on line 23. Write your Social Security number on your check or money order. If line 23 is less than $1, do not pay. Rounding Off To Whole DoUars The money items on your return and schedules may be shown in whole dol­ lars. This means that you eliminate any amount less than 50 cents, and increase any amount from 50 cents through 99 cents to the next higher dollar. Advantages of A Joint Return Generally it is advantageous for a married couple to file a joint return. There are benefits in figuring the tax on a joint return which often result in a lower tax than would result from sep­ arate returns. Changes in Marital Status If you are married at the end of 1975, you are considered married for the en­ tire year. If you are divorced or legally separated on or before the end of 1975, you are considered single for the entire year. If your wife or husband died dur­ ing 1975 you are considered married for the entire year. Generally in such a case, a joint return may be filed for the year. You may also be entitled to the benefits of a joint return for the two years following the death of your hus­ band or wife. Exemptions Each taxpayer is entitled to a per­ sonal exemption of $750 for himself, $750 for his wife, an additional $750 if he is over 65 and another $750 if he is blind. The exemptions for age and blindness apply also to a taxpayer's wife, and can also be claimed by both of them. In cases where a man's wife lives in a foreign country, he can still claim the $750 exemption for her. In addition a taxpayer can claim $750 for each child, parent, grandpar­ ent, brother, brother-in-law, sister, sis­ ter-in-law, and each uncle, aunt, neph­ ew or niece dependent on him, if he provides more than one-half of their support during the calendar year. The dependent must have less than $750 income and live in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Panama or the Canal Zone. A child under 19, or a student over 19 can earn over $750 and still count as a dependent if the taxpayer provides more than one-half of his support. The law also enables a seaman who is contributing more than ten percent of the support of a dependent to claim an exemption for that individual, provided the other contributors file a declaration that they will not claim the dependent that year. Line 16b—Credit for Personal Exemp­ tions. Multiply the number of personal exemptions on line 6d by $30 and enter the amount (but do not enter more than the tax shown on line 16a). Line 21c — Earned Income Credit. Generally, if line 15, or your earned income if greater, is less than $8,000 you may be able to claim a refundable credit based on your earned income. For .this purpose earned income means wages and salaries after the sick pay ex­ clusion, if applicable, tips, other em­ ployee compensation, and your net earnings from self-employment as shown on Schedule SE (Form 1040), line 13. If you are married you must file ai joint income tax return to be eligible for the credit; however, certain married persons living apart with a dependent child may be eligible to claim the credit. Line 53—Credit for Purchase of New Principal Residence. You may be able to claim a credit of 5% of the purchase price of your new principal residence that was constructed or being con­ structed before March 26, 1975, and •acquired and occupied after March 12, 1975. The maximum credit is $2,000. See Form 5405. Tax Credit For Retirement Income A tax credit is allowed for individuals against retirement income sur'^ as rents, dividends and earnings at odd jobs. However, an adjustment must be made in this credit for Social Security benefits. Line 50—Foreign Tax Credit. You can claim credit for income tax payments U.S. citizens with foreign addresses to a foreign country or U.S. possession except A.P.O. and F.P.O. and those ex­ only if you itemize deductions. For cluding income under Section 911 or more information get Form 1116. 931, should file with the Internal Rev­ Credit For Excess Social Security enue Service Center, 11601 Roosevelt (FICA) Tax Paid Boulevard, Philadelphia, Pa. 19155. If a total of more than $824.85 of Note: If you move after filing your Social Security (FICA) tax was with­ return and you are expecting a refund, you should notify both the post office held from the wages of either you or serving your old address and the service your wife because one or both of you center where you filed your return, of worked for more than one employer, your address change. This will help in you may claim the excess over $824.85 forwarding your check to your new ad­ as a credit against your income tax. dress as promptly as possible. Be sure Dividend Income to include your social security number If a seaman has dividend income in any correspondence with the IRS. from stocks he can exclude the first $100 from his gross income. more information if your earned taxable If a joint rctiirn is filcvT^nd botb income was over^ husband and wife have*rdiv!deRd~ffi=^ $38,000 and you ate single. come, each one may exclude $100 of $52,000 and you are married filing dividends from their gross income. jointly or are a qualifying widow(er) with dependent Welfare, Pension and Vacation Benefits child, or Benefits received from the SIU Wel­ $38,000 and you claim unmarried fare Plan do not have to be reported as head of household status. income. Should You Use the Standard De­ Payments received from the SIU Pension Plan are includable as income duction or Itemize Your Deductions? on the tax return of those pensioners You must decide whether to take the who retire with a normal pension. There standard deduction or to itemize your is a special retirement income tax credit actual deductions for charitable contri­ to be calculated on Schedule R which butions, medical expenses, interest, taxes, etc. Because the standard deduc­ is to be attached to the return. Pensioners under 65 who receive a tion varies at different income levels, it disability are entitled to claim an adjust­ will generally be helpful to follow these ment for the sick pay exclusion. How­ guidelines based on your adjusted gross ever, all disability pension payments re­ income (line 15). ceived after age 65 are taxable in the If you are: same manner as a normal pension. • Married filing jointly or a qualifying Vacation pay received from the Sea­ widow(er) with dependent child, you farers Vacation Plan is taxable income should itemize deductions if your in­ in the same manner as wages. come on line 15 of Form 1040 is: less than $11,875 and your item­ Death Benefit Exclusion ized deductions total more than If you receive pension payments as $1,900. a beneficiary of a deceased employee, between $11,875 and $16,250 and and the employee had received no re­ your itemized deductions total more tirement pension payment, you may be than 16% of line 15. entitled to a death benefit exclusion of over $16,250 and your itemized up to $5,G00. deductions total more than $2,600. Gambling Gains • Married filing separately: Divide the dollar amounts speci­ All net gains from gambling must be fied for joint returns in half and be reported as income. However, if more sure to use only the total of your own was lost than gained during the year, deductions. the losses are not deductible, but simply cancel out the gains. • Single or Unmarried Head of House­ Income Averaging hold, you should itemize deductions if your income on line 15 of Form A Seafarer who has an unusually 1040 is: large amount of taxable income for less than $10,000 and your item­ 1974 may be able to reduce the total ized deductions total more than amount of his tax by using the income $1,600. averaging method. This method permits between $10,000 and $14,375 a part of the unusually large amount of and your itemized deductions total taxable income to be taxed in lower more than 16% of line 15. brackets, resulting in a reduction of the over $14,375 and your itemized over-all amount of tax due. deductions total more than $2,300. Form 4726, Maximum Tax on If you have income other than earned Earned Income.—The tax on earned income and could be claimed as a de­ taxable income is limited to a maximum pendent on your parent's return be sure rate of 50-percent. Get Form 4726 for to read the blocked instructions under "Tax—Credits—Payments" in your IRS instructions. 7 49, and 50. Make a side calculation be­ fore you enter the credit here. See mis­ cellaneous deductions. Medical and Dental Expenses All expenses over three percent of adjusted gross income for doctor and dental bills, hospital bills, medical and hospital insurance, nurse care and simi­ Taxes lar costs can be deducted. Other such In general, you can deduct: personal costs include such items as eyeglasses, property taxes, real estate taxes, state ambulance service, transportation to or local retail sales taxes, state gasoline doctors' offices, rental of wheelchairs taxes and state and local income taxes and similar equipment, hearing aids, ar­ actually paid within the year. You can­ tificial limbs and corrective devices. not deduct: Federal excise taxes. Fed­ However, if the Seafarer is reim­ eral Social Security taxes, hunting and bursed by the Seafarers Welfare Plan dog licenses, auto inspection fees, tags, for any of these costs, such as family, drivers licenses, alcoholic beverages, hospital and surgical expenses, he can­ cigarette and tobacco taxes, water taxes not deduct the whole bill, only that part and taxes paid by you for another per­ in excess of the benefits paid by the son. Plan. All expenses over one percent of ad­ Contributions justed gross income for drugs and Any taxpayer can deduct up to 50 medicine can be deducted. The deduc­ percent of adjusted gross income for tible portion is then combined with contributions to charities, educational other medical and dental expenses institutions and hospitals. In the case which are subject to the normal three of other contributions a 20 percent lim­ percent rule. itation applies. In figuring your deduction, you can Do Not Deduct Gifts To— deduct an amount equal to one-half of Relatives, friends, or other persons. the insurance premiums, premiums Social clubs, labor unions, or cham­ paid for medical care for yourself, your bers of commerce. wife, and dependents. The maximum Foreign organizations, organizations amount deductible is $150. The other operated for personal profit or or­ one-half, plus any excess over the $ 150 ganizations whose purpose is to limit is deductible subject to the normal get people to vote for new laws or three percent rule. changes in old laws. Household and Dependent Care Line 51—Credit for Contributions to Services Candidates for Public Office, etc. — If you paid someone to take care of a You may claim a lax credit here or an dependent so you (and your spouse if itemized deduction on Schedule A, line married) could work or find work, you 33, but you cannot claim both, for con­ tributions to candidates for public office may be able to deduct up to $400 a and political committees and to news­ month. The expense must be for the follow­ letter funds of candidates and elected ing persons who lived in your home as public officials. members of your family: If you elect to claim a credit, the (1) Your dependent under 15 years amount of the credit is one-half of the old who can be claimed as an exemp­ political contributions paid, but not more than $25 ($50 if married and fil­ tion. (2) A person who is physically ing a joint return). Do not enter more or mentally incapable of self-care whom than the amount on line 16c reduced you either: (a) are entitled to claim by the amount of credits on lines 48, Continued on Page 18 Interest Interest paid to banks and individu­ als on loans, mortgages, etc., is de­ ductible. Many Seafarers will need only short Form 1040A or Form 1040 in filing their 1975 returns. Schedules and forms that may be required in addition to box(es) on line 8 (Presidential Elec­ Form 2440, Sick-Pay Exclusion; Form 1040 include the following, which Form 2441, Expenses for Household tion Campaign Fund). you may retain from an Internal Rev­ and Dependent Care Services; 4. Fill in lines 9 through 15, lines enue Service office, and at many banks 17,19,21 a, b, and e, if necessary. Also, Form 3468, Computation of Invest­ and post pffices: attach Form 4683 (Foreign Bank Ac­ ment Credit; Schedule A B for itemized deduc­ Form 3903, Moving Expense Ad- count), if applicable. tions and dividend and interest in- :Justment^• 7-'. 5. On a joint return, show yOur and • cpme"^;' •. .Form Gdraputation of Credit your spouse's income separately in the Schedule C for income frmn a per­ for Federal Tax on Gasoline, Special space below the line 15 entry space so sonally owned business; IRS can figure your tax in the way that Fuels, and Lubricating Oil. Schedule D for income from the sale * Schedule B must be completed and at­ will give you the smallest tax. or exchange of capital assets; 6. Sign your return. Both you and tached to your return if your income Schedule E for income from pen­ from either dividends or interest ex­ your spouse rnust sign a joint return. sions, annuities, rents, royalties, pa^rt- ceeds $400.00^ 7. File on or before April 15, 1976. IRS will then figure your tax and nerships, estates, trusts, etc.; IRS will figd*e your tax if your in­ . Schedule F for income fronyliiihiing; come on line 15 Is $20,000 or less, was send you a refiind check if you paid too Schedule G fpr income avera^ngl only from wages, salary and tifw, divi­ much or bill you if you did not pay Schedule R for retirement income dends. Interest, pehsibn and annuities, enough. Note : If you are eligible w cltEm ihe' •credit; '•. • L-/ and you want to take the standard earned income credii (see page 8), IRS Schedule SE for reporting net earn­ deduction. * wM figure the credit for you if you write ings from self-employment; and Form 1040-ES for making estirnated :AU:yomdo7ia;7^ .•^7; 7''., EIC on line 21c. If you have d retire­ 1. Place your name and address ment income credit, IRS will figure that tax payments. , Some spcscialized forms available label on your return, or fill in name, ad- also. Just attach Schedule R n/ter have answered the question for <mlonly at Internal Revenue Service p®cps dje^, and social security nuipbed j^ ?|ill in occupation and revenue sharing ::unuisfilled in fines 2 and : are: ' ^ Form • /J/d£';Statpme«t of;Cp^p Tbiocks. On a jdint return^show natties, 5. Then write RKT on line 17 of Form social secudty numbers and occupa­ ,efund Due Deceased Taxpayer, ' 2106, Employee Business Ex- tions of both you and your spouse. If; •0A Shdrt Form 1O40A •••you are^raa^f^ed, .give spcial7secudf^^ '^hprt Form 1040A—^This shcirtfpi^ jUumhers of you and yom sppd even though you fiic separately. the -^simplest.: ffe •returm-.'^oo •may. erally e&s it if all your '75 income Fill in fines I through 7, Check appropriate "yes" or "No' „ no more than $400 of dividends or $400 of interest. A joint Form 1040A may be filed by you and your wife if your combined income meets the above tests. Disadvantages of Form 1040A: (a) You can take only the standard deduc­ tion—you can't itemize. (b) An efnplf»y®® I'® deductions for unreimbursed traveling, transportation, of "outside salesman" expenses in connection with his work, even if he uses the standard deduction. These are lost on Form 1040A. (c) There's no way to claim certain credits— • retirement income credit investment credit foreign tax credit « credit from a regulated investment company • gas tax credit for nonhighway use • credit for payments of estimated tax (d) You can't claim an exclusion for sick pay under a wage continuation plan. (e) You qaiFt deduct moving penses where yqq chairiged jobs or were transferred! by irnir emj^ (f) You lose the right; to incoraenip erage. Furthermpfev7y^ 1040A If you received capital gain divi­ dends or nontaxabJedist (re­ turn of capitaU-^^ if you had an in fercst iti a • .41 •tl •• Page 17 JI �mSTax Continued from Page17 as an exemptioiy or (b) would be en­ titled to claim as an exemption except that the person had gross income of $750 or more. (3) Your spouse who could not care for himself or herself be­ cause of mental or physical illness. You can deduct expenses for the services of a maid or cook but not for the services of a chauffeur, bartender, or gardener. The full amount you paid to a nursery school is dependent care expense, even if the school gave your child lunch. But school expenses you paid for a child in the first or hi^er grade are not. Payments to a Related Individual.— In computing your deduction you may not include payments made to a relative of yours or of your spouse (except for a cousin or any relative not listed be­ low) or to a dependent housAiold member. For this exclusion, a relative of yours or of your spouse includes: son or daughter and their descendents; stepson or stepdaughter; brother, sister, stepbrother, stepsister; father or mother and their ancestors; stepfather, step­ mother; nephew, niece, uncle, aunt; son-in-law, daughter-in-law, father-inlaw, mother-in-law, brother-in-law, sis­ ter-in-law. The expense must be for services in your home, with one exception. You can deduct the cost of services outside your home for a dependent under 15 years of age, who can be claimed as your exemption. In this case, the amount you can deduct is limited to: (1) $200 a month for one such in­ dividual. (2) $300 a month for two such individuals. (3) $400 a month for three or more such individuals. If your spouse or dependent (other than a dependent under 15 who can be claimed as an exemption) was phys­ ically or mentally unable to care for himself or herself and received income or disability payments during 1975, you have to reduce your monthly expenses as follows: (1) Dependent.—Subtract $750 from the adjusted gross income and disabil­ ity payments the dependent received during 1975. Divide the balance by the number of months you incurred these expenses. Then subtract the result from your monthly dependent expenses. (2) Spouse.—^Divide disability pay­ ments your spouse received during 1975 by the number of months you incurred expenses for your spouse. Then sub­ tract the result from your monthly ex­ penses incurred for your spouse. Disability payment means payment (other than a gift) received because of physical or mental condition which is not included in income. For example, workmen's or veterans' disability com­ pensation, private health and accident insurance. If your adjusted gross income (Form 1040, line 15) was more than $18,000, you have to reduce your monthly Ex­ penses by dividing one-half of the amount over $18,000 by 12 (number of months in your tax year). For ex­ ample, if your adjusted gross income was $20,400, you would reduce your monthly expenses by $100 ($20,400 less $18,000 + 2 - $1,200 + 12 $100). If you were married for all or part of the year, be sure to take into account the adjusted gross income of both you and your spouse for the time you were married. Requirements for married taxpayers: (1) If you were married at the end of 1975, you and your spouse must file a Page 18 joint return for the year to claim the deduction. (2) If you were married during the time you paid the expenses: (a) Both you and your spouse must have either worked full time or have been looking for a job, or (b) Your spouse had to be unable to care for himself or herself because of mental or physical illness. You may use Form 2441 to figure your deduction and attach the com­ pleted form to your return. Enter your deduction on Schedule A, line 32. Casualty or Theft Losses If you had property that was stolen or damaged by fire, storm, car accident, shipwreck ,etc., you may be able to de­ duct your loss or part of it. In general. Schedule A can be used to report a casualty or theft loss. Personal casualty or theft losses are deductible but you must first reduce each loss by insurance and other reimbursements paid you, and then you can claim only that part of the net loss that is more than $100. If you and your spouse owned the prop­ erty jointly but file separate returns, you both must subtract $100 from your part of the loss. Casualty or theft losses of trade, busi­ ness, rental, royalty, or other income producing properties are not subject to the $100 limitation. If you had more than one casualty or theft loss omit lines 25 through 28 of Schedule A. On a separate sheet of paper prepare a schedule using the in­ formation on lines 25 through 29 for each loss. Add the net losses and enter the amount on Schedule A, line 29. Write in the margin to the right of line 29, "Multiple casualty/theft losses. See attachment." You may find Form 4684, Casualties and Thefts, helpful in determining the amount of your loss, particularly if ithe property is over six months old. If you fill out Form4684 omit lines 25 through 28 of Schedule A and enter the loss frtnn Form 4684 on line 29. Union Does Dues and initiation fees paid to labor organizations and most union assess­ ments can be deducted. MisceUaneons Deductioiis Alimony Paid. You can deduct peri­ odic payments of alimony or separate maintenance made under a court de­ cree. You can also deduct payments made under a written separation agree­ ment entered into after August 16, 1954, or a decree for support entered into after March 1, 1954. The person who receives these payments must re­ port them as income. Do not deduct lump sum cash or property settlements, voluntary payments not made under a court order or a written separation agreement or amounts specified as child support. Contributions to Candidates for Pub­ lic Office, etc., Itemized Deduction. You may claim an itemized deduction on Schedule A, line 33, or a tax credit on Form 1040, line 51, but you can­ not claim both, for contributions to candidates for public office and political committees and to newsletter funds of candidates and elected public officials. If you elect to claim an itemized de­ duction on Schedule A, line 33, the amount of the deduction entered may not exceed $100 ($200 if you are mar­ ried and file a joint return). Just write "political contribution" on this line (you need not identify the person or political party) next to the amount of the contribution. Expenses for Education. The rules for reporting educational expenses are the same as those on page 9 for em­ ployee business expenses. You can generally deduct expenses for: Education that helps you keep up or im­ prove skills you must have in your present job, trade or business. Education that your employer said you must have or the law or regulations say you must have, to keep your pres­ ent salary or job. Do Not Deduct Expenses For,— Education that you need to meet the minimum educational requirements for your job, trade, or business. Education that is part of a course of study that will lead to your getting a new trade or business. You can also deduct several other types of expenses such as: Probleins A riiajbr tax beef by seamen is diat normally taxes are not withheld on earnings in the year they earned the money, but in the year the payoff took place. For example, a seaman who signed on for a five month trip in September, 1974, paying off in January, 1975, would have all the five mondis' earn­ ings appear on his 1975 W-2 even though his actual 1975 earnings might be less than those in 1974. There are ways to minimize the im­ pacts of this situation. For example, while on the ship in 1974, the Seafarer undoubtedly took draws and may have sent allotments home. These can be re­ ported as 1974 income. Unfortunately, this raises another complication. The seaman who reports these earnings in 1974 will not have a W-2 (withholding statement) covering them. He will have to list all allot­ ments, draws and slops on the tax return and explain why he doesn't hhve a W-2 for them. Furthermore, since no tax will have been withheld on tfiese earnings in 1974, he will have to pay the full tax on th«n with his return, at 14 percent or upwards, depending on his tax bracket. The earnings will show up on his 1975 W-2. The seaman then, on his 1975 return would have to explain that he had reported son)ie of his earnings in 1974 and paid taxes on them.. He would get a tax refund accordingly. In essence, the seaman would pay taxes twice on the same income and get a refund a year later. While this will save tHe seaman some tax money in the long run, it means he is out-of-pocket on some of his earnings for a full year until he gets refunded. This procedure would also undoubt­ edly cause Internal Revenue to examine his returns, since the income reported would not coincide with the totals on his W-2 forms. That raises the question, is this pro­ cedure justified? It is justified only if a seaman had very little income in one year and very considerable income the next. Otherwise the tax saving is minor and probably not worth the headache. Gambling losses, but only up to the^ amount you won and reported on Form 1040, line 35. Cost of safety equipment, small tools, and supplies used in your job. Dues to professional organizations and chambers of commerce. Cost of business entertainment. Fees you paid to employment agencies to get a job. Necessary expenses connected with pro­ ducing or collecting income or for managing or protecting property held for producing income. NOTE: If you work for wages or a salary, be sure to include the employee business expenses you did not claim on Form 1040, line 39. Do Not Deduct the Cost Of.—Going to and from work or entertaining friends. Payments to an Individual Retire­ ment Arrangement. Individuals who have made contributions to an individ­ ual retirement arrangement enter the allowable deduction shown on Form 5329, Part III. Married persons, both of whom qualify for the deduction, fil­ ing a joint return, should attach a Form 5329 for each taxpayer and enter the combined deductions on line 40b. Individuals who have an individual retirement account or annuity, must at­ tach Form 5329 whether or not a con­ tribution was made in the year. Also, attacli Form 5498 to Form 5329, ex­ cept for individual retirement bonds. What Income To Report Examples of Income You Must Report Wages including employer supplemen­ tal unemployment benefits, salaries, bonuses, commissions, fees, and tips. Dividends. Earned income from sources outside U.S. (See Form 2555.) Earnings (interest) from savings and loan associations, mutual savings banks, credit unions, etc. Interest on tax refunds. Interest on bank deposits, bonds, notes. Interest on U.S. Savings Bonds. Interest on arbitrage bonds issued after Oct. 9, 1969, by State and local governments. Profits from businesses and professions. Your share of profits from partner­ ships and small business corpora­ tions. Pensions, annuities, endowments, in­ cluding lump-sum distributions. Supplemental annuities under the Rail­ road Retirement Act (but not regu­ lar Railroad Retirement Act bene­ fits). Profits from the sale or exchange of real estate, securities, or other prop­ erty. Sale of personal residence. (See In­ structions for Schedule D.) Rents and royalties. Your share of estate or trust income, including accumulation distribution from trusts. Alimony, separate maintenance or sup­ port payments received from and deductible by your spouse or a former spouse. Prizes and. awards (contests, raffies, etc.). Refunds of State and local taxes (prin­ cipal amounts) if they were de­ ducted in a prior year and resulted in tax benefits. Fees received for jury duty and pre­ cinct election board duty. Fees received by an Executor, Ad­ ministrator, or Director. Embezzled or other illegal income. Continued on Page 19 Seafarers Log �Full Speed to 1976^An Active Year Politically It is perhaps with both a sense of tager anticipation and just a bit of Ipprehension that we move into the year 1976; a year that may be a :ritical one for both our country and ihe world. These conflicting feelings fare brought on, at least here in the [United States, by the knowledge that [while this year we hold national elecItions and will also be celebrating our j200th birthday as a nation, at the same time the country is going through a very difficult period. There is a great feeling of insta­ bility and uneasiness caused mainly by the economic situation; a unique and unacceptable combination of high unemployment and spiralling inflation. The past year was a very rough one for many American work­ ers and consumers, and despite as­ surances from economists and gov­ ernment officials of a recovery in sight, many people are just waiting and holding their breath. For us in the maritime industry, the situation is very similar; in many ways we look forward to the new year with a great deal of hope, yet because of past events and the present state of the industry, we can't help but be just a little anxious. Perhaps the best way to describe a view of the new year might be "cautious optimism." The SIU was subject also to the In many ways 1975 was a good "ups and downs" of 1975. We were year for maritime, especially com­ able to negotiate an excellent new pared with the plight of some other three-year shipping agreement with areas in the labor movement, notably our contracted operators. We were the construction industry, which was able to put SIU crews on a large hit hard by unemployment. But, in number of the new ships which got other ways it was a disappointing year underway, including supertankers for our industry, which suffered be­ and ro-ro's, and in this respect 1976 cause of the overall state of the econ­ looks promising. We also held a very omy, stiff foreign competition, and successful international convention no solutions or remedies for the prob­ where we ironed out some problems lems from an apparently indifferent and made plans for the next three Administration in Washington. years. Full Speed Ahead Seafarers 1975 Tax Information Continued from Page 18 Examples of Income You Do Not Report Disability retirement payments and * other benefits paid by the Veterans Administration. Dividends on veterans' insurance. Federal Income Tax Rebate. Life insurance sums received at a per­ son's death. Workmen's compensation, insurance, damages, etc., for injury or sickness. Interest on certain State and municipal bonds. Federal social security benefits. Gifts, money or other property you in­ herited or that was willed to you. Insurance repayments that were more than the cost of your normal living expenses if you lost the use of your home because of fire or other casu­ alty. Repayments of the amount you spent for normal living expenses must be reported as income. Declaration of Estimated Tax Citizens of the United States or resi­ dents of the Ui.iied States, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, Guam and American January, 1976 Samoa must make a declaration of esttimated tax if their total estimated tax is $100 or more and they: (1) Can reasonably expect to re­ ceive more than $500 from sources other than wages subject to withhold­ ing; or, (2) Can reasonably expect grossincome to exceed— (a) $20,000 for a single individual, a head of a household, or a widow or .widower entitled to the special tax rates; (b) $20,000 for a married individ­ ual entitled to file a joint dec­ laration with spouse, but only if the spouse has not received wages for the taxable year; (c) $20,000 for a married individ­ ual living apart from spouse as described on page 5; (d) $10,000 for a married individ­ ual entitled to file a joint dec­ laration with spouse, but only if both spouses received wages for the taxable year; or, (e) $5,000 for a married individual not entitled to file a joint dec­ laration with spouse. See Form 1040—^ES for details. | We had our difficulties, too. The entire industry was, and continues to be, hurt severely by incursions of foreign-flag and third-flag operators, whose unfair rate-cutting threatens to destroy the U.S. merchant marine. The Russians, and some of the other communist fleets—by virtue of their state-run operations—have done par­ ticular damage to the U.S. maritime industry. A world-wide tanker market slump and President Ford's veto of the oil cargo preference bill combined to almost destroy the entire U.S. tanker fleet. It is slowly beginning to recover, chiefly due to the increased grain cargo which stems from the new shipping agreement between the U.S. and the Soviet Union. Politically we.can accurately say that the industry won some and lost some. President Ford's previously mentioned veto of the oil cargo pref­ erence bill hurt, but we finally were able to defeat, at least in the Con­ gress, the very powerful multinational oil interests. We were able to prevent an attempted breach of the Jones Act by an Eastern conglomerate of util­ ities, but have still not been able to obtain passage of legislation which would close up the "Virgin Islands loophole" in that Act, although a biU has been introduced to achieve that end. There is no doubt then that while we made great progress and gains during 1975, we still have many problems to solve and many goals to achieve. Something must be done to halt the ruthless rate-cutting by thirdflag and foreign-flag carriers; a cargo preference bill must be passed and put into law, and the Jones Act, the best safeguard we have to domestic shipping, must be strictly enforced and strengthened. In this 200th anniversary year, with important national elections— all of the House of Representatives, a third of the Senate and the President of the United States—we in the SIU look forward to a very active 1976, particularly on the political front. SPAD donations can help all of us secure our goals. For there is only one way to obtain what is absolutely necessary to insure a future for the U.S. merchant marine, and that is by moving full-speed ahead! Vol. 38, No. 1 January, 1976 Official Publication of the Seafarers International Union of North America, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO Executive Board Paul Hall President Cal Tanner Joe Digiorgio Executive Vice President Secretary-T reasurer Earl Shepard Vice-President Lindsey Williams Vice-President Frank Drozak Vice-President Paul Drozak Vice-President SBAFAREBflMiMMW 389 Marietta Homayonpour Editor-in-Chief James Gannon Managing Editor Tony Napoli Jim Mele Ray Bourdius Assistant Editor Assistant Editor Assistant Editor Frank Cianciotti Bill Luddy Associate Photographer Chief Photographer Marie Kosciusko George J. Vana Administrative Assistant Production/Art Director Published monthly by Seafarers International Union. Atlantic, Gulf. Lakes and Inland Waters District. AFL-CIO. 675 Fourth Ave.. Brooklyn. N.Y. 11232. Tel. 499-6600. Second class postage paid at Brooklyn, N.Y. Alcoholism: A Ma/or Problem Today Alcoholism is a major problem. One out of every 10 Americans who drink has a serious drinking problem. Alcoholism is a disease. It can be treated. ^ ^ Page 19 .i' £• -T I I- , i ••fii. 1 i �B DISPATCHERS REPORT DEC, 1-31,1975 TOTAL REGISTERED Ail Groups Class A Class B Class C Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile ; New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Deep Sea Great Lakes • Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit . Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakes Detroit Duluth Frankfort .. Chicago Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakes . Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals Great Lake's Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakes Totals All Depts. Deep Sea Totals All Depts. Great Lakes Totals All Depts. Deep Sea & Great Lakes Page 20 4 17 2 5 7 3 10 16 2 5 5 6 0 12 0 1 95 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 3 1 4 3 2 2 18 880 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 3 98 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 149 10 47 39 12 47 92 35 70 23 36 18 139 0 1 713 8 54 3 10 4 3 10 24 8 17 7 16 4 30 0 0 198 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 8 0 0 0 1 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 1 3 6 2 0 0 14 727 3 0 1 3 0 1 0 8 206 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 2 6 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 6 2 0 39 24 0 1 3 0 14 0 8 8 3 0 8 0 2 9 0 1 51 0 19 20 0 10 10 4 0 0 2 0 20 20 0 0 10 7 31 24 0 0 16 0 0 0 0 226 146 0 3 74 10 25 19 8 24 45 17 58 10 27 14 68 0 1 403 0 9 1 1 4 0 0 1 1 4 3 3 0 9 0 1 37 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 4 407 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 37 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 171 22 37 30 18 32 82 27 55 19 43 17 104 0 3 665 9 21 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 5 2 0 1 9 0 0 50 7 6 2 5 0 3 3 26 691 995 37 1,032 3 4 1 14 0 2 1 25 75 59 27 86 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 17 52 11 25 6 15 19 61 • 36 8 4 45 1066 0 4 379 11 • 12 5 10 0 2 2 24 6 0 0 7 4 19 3 1 106 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 6 2 1 15 1 2 4 31 486 0 1 1 3 0 2 1 8 63 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 14 1 0 28 3 15 9 70 459 6 0 7 7 0 5 1 26 132 4 71 5 33 23 12 20 54 26 32 14 40 11 75 0 1 422 5 17 2 6 3 4 1 19 6 8 2 12 4 15 0 1 105 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 3 49 5 23 9 9 17 58 22 11 8 43 7 48 0 1 313 2 22 3 8 3 5 1 21 2 5 1 6 2 26 3 2 112 3 2 1 16 1 2 2 27 449 1 0 0 3 0 2 0 6 111 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 5 0 0 21 3 1 5 35 250 8 0 0 2 0 1 2 13 125 3 41 1 16 19 8 16 30 15 35 4 20 9 31 0 1 249 0 2 0 0 2 0 0 0 1 3 1 2 1 3 3 0 18 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 1 0 2 0 0 0 6 255 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ENGINE DEPARTMENT d 0 0 0 1 0 1 19 Port Boston N§w York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Deep Sea i 7 172 26 53 36 16 40 106 49 77 34 66 20 154 0 6 862 4 7 1 3 4 3 4 11 4 1 1 5 1 6 0 0 55 Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Deep Sea Great Lakes Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakes REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 4 84 10 27 29 12 13 54 33 29 13 56 12 74 « 0 5 455 Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Deep Sea Great Lakes Alpena Buffalo Cleveland -r. TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 5 0 0 7 0 3 2 17 243 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 2 148 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 2 42 5 14 14 3 21 43 15 23 5 22 9 32 0 2 252 4 71 10 16 16 15 19 51 19 28 9 35 11 49 19 4 376 5 8 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 2 3 0 0 21 1 2 2 11 2 12 7 37 289 1,378 101 1,479 12 3 4 5 0 4 4 32 408 554 47 601 0 1 0 3 0 1 0 5 26 24 5 29 60 • 14 Correction 21 t Due to our error in addltioni, y 17 5 in the shipping figures for Oc> 27 tober which appeared in the No56 16 lyember 1975 Seafarers Log, 44 the totals for Regi^ered on the 8 iSeach in the Great Lakes were 17 incorrect. The correct figures are: 14 39 (•ass A—134; Class B—-59, and 0 Class C—44. Therefore, the final 2 totals of Registered on the Beach 341 In All Departments, Deep Sea 1 and Great Lakes should be 1 changed to read: Class A—^2,568; 3 Class B—1,164, and Class C— 6 118. We are sony for the inad­ 3 6 vertent error. 6 26 367 918 364 2 2,319 122 41 0 62 1,040 405 2 2,381 ' « hdrad WsMm Inland jBoatmen's linked Indttstrial Worker PRESIDENT Paul Hall SECRETARY-TREASURER Joe DiGiorgio EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Cal Tanner VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard Lindsey Williams Frank Drozak Paul Drozak HEADQUARTERS ALPENA, Mich 675 4 Ave., Bklyn. 11232 (212) HY 9-6600 800 N. 2 Ave. 49707 (517) EL 4-3616 BALTIMORE, Md. 1216 E. Baltimore St. 21202 (301) EA 7-4900 BOSTON, Mass 215 Essex St. 02111 (617) 482-4716 BUFFALO, N.Y 290 Franklin St. 14202 (716) TL 3-9259 CHICAGO, III.. .9383 S. Ewing Ave. 60617 (312) SA 1-0733 CLEVELAND, Ohio 1290 Old River Rd. 44113 (216) MA 1-5450 DETROIT, Mich. 10225 W. Jefferson Ave. 48218 (313) VI3-4741 DULUTH, Minn 2014 W. 3 St. 55806 (218) RA 2-4110 FRANKFORT, Mich P.O. Box D 415 Main St. 49635 (616) EL 7-2441 HOUSTON, Tex 5804 Canal St. 77011 (713) WA 8-3207 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. 3315 Liberty St. 32206 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY, NJ. 99 Montgomeiy St. 07302 (201) HE 5-9424 MOBILE, Ala IS. Lawrence St 36602 (205) HE 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS, La. 630 Jackson Ave. 70130 (504) 529-7546 NORFOLK, Va 115 3 St 23510 (804) 622-1892 PADUCAH, Ky 225 S. 7 St. 42001 (502) 443-2493 PHILADELPHIA, Pa.. .2604 S. 4 St. 19148 (215) DE 6-3818 PINEY POINT, Md. St. Mary's County 20674 (301) 994-0010 PORT ARTHUR, Tex 534 9 Ave. 77640 (713)983-1679 SAN FRANCISCO, CaUf. 1311 Mission St. 94103 (415) 626-6793 SANTURCE, P. R. 1313 Fernandez, Juncos, Stop 20 00908 (809) 724-2848 SEATTLE, Wash 2505 1 Ave. 98121 (206) MA 3-4334 ST. LOUIS, Mo.. .4581 Gravois Ave. 63116 (314) 752-6500 TAMPA, Fla. . 2610 W. Kennedy Blvd. 33609 (813) 870-1601 TOLEDO, Ohio 935 Summit St. 43604 (419)248-3691 WILMINGTON, Calif. 510 N. Broad St 90744 (213)549-4000 YOKOHAMA, Japan.. P.O. Box 429 Yokohama Port P.O. 5-6 Nihon Ohdori Naka-Ku 231-91 201-7935 A total of 1,284 deepsea jobs were shipped in December which is 281 more jobs than the month before. Shipping also picked up a bit on the Great Lakes even though inclement winter weather conditions should soon he shutting the Lakes down to ship­ ping untU Spring thaw. Shipping at A & G ports shoidd continue to re­ main stable because of the long-term shipping agreement negotiated with the Russians. Seafarers Log �'£-• - Logan Passes Away at 75 in New Orleans Irishman" was honored on Dec. 20, 1974 by the Greater New Orleans AFLCIO with a silver bowl award, naming him their 13th Annual Outstanding Citizen. In typical fashion after receiving this award, Logan wrote to STU President Paul Hall: "There have been a lot of times in my life when I have had true and proper reason to feel grateful and rich in rewards that flow from true and honorable friendship. Never has this feeling been so deep, so overpowering as it was last Thursday night (Dec. 20). I want you to know that I am Tullyconscious of the obligation imposed by the honor extended and the inherent ex­ pression of confidence." To New Orleans SIU Port Agent C. J. "Buck" Stephens (whom he raised with SIU Secretary-Treasurer Joe DiGiorgio in the Hope Haven Home for Boys in New Orleans) he wrote: ". . . you have got to know that you con­ tributed to the happiest night I have ever known in my entire life." Commenting on Logan's death, SIU Vice President Lindsey Williams ex­ pressed his sympathy noting that "his loss will be felt throughout the Union. Continued from Page 3 him was to love him. To have him touch your life was to be enriched. To have his friendship was a priceless treasure. God grant him eternal life!" Sent Dedication Speech The tape of Logan's dedication speech said "I speak not for myself but for my longtime associates on the board of the Seamen's Town House when I tell you that we arc happy and grateful for having been privileged to contribute to the growth of St. Michael's—a truly magnificent institution, which was born of the love of God; nourished to fruition by a love of and dedication to God's own special children, to become the light that will shine through the dark­ ness for countless numbers of special children seeking support and direction now, and through the years of the future." For his long humanitarian service in four outstanding careers: "as a young man aiding the young," running athletic programs and a home for homeless boys, and "as a mature man blazing new trails" in Government, labor, manage­ ment and sports, the "happy, laughing MEMBERSHPMSHIGS' SGHBWLE Hou-ston New Orleans i ; .. .. Mobile San Francisco . .. Wilmington .. .. ., Seattle Piney Point . ..,. .. San Juan Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. v^uiurnoub . • • • Feb 21 New York ... Philadelphia . . .. Baltimore ....,,. .. Norfolk Jacksonville .. .. Detroit 2 3 4 5 5 6 9 9 10 11 12 16 20 14 5 Feb. 10 Chicago .' Port Arthur .. .. Feb. 10 RiilTnln Feb 11 Feb. 12 St. Louis Cleveland .... , Feb. 12 Jersey City ... , , Feb. 9 ... ... ... 2:30 p.m. ... ... 2:30 p.m. ... ... 9:30 a.m. ... ... 2:00 p.m. ... ... 2:30 p.m. — ... ... . .. ... .. . 2:30 p.m. ... ... ... 2:30 p.m. ... ... 2:30 p.m. ... ...10:30a.m. ... ... 2:30 p.m. ... ... • — UIW IBU Deep Sea Date Port ... ... .. .. . .. .. ... .. .. ... ... ... .. ... 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. . .. . . ...,.. . ..... ..,,.. Was Labor Consultant During the last 30 years, Charlie Logan had his own labor consultant firm in the Maison Blanche Building in New Orleans arbitrating disputes for both unions and management. Leaving the New Orleans Archdio­ cese's Hope Haven in 1933, he helped set up the first regional labor board in the Southwest. In 1935, Brother Logan was named the first director of the 15th U.S. National Labor Relations Board headquartered in New Orleans. Under Logan's administration, 97 percent of 1,618 cases for representa­ tion were settled by consent elections and 98 percent of 1,389 cases in alleged unfair labor practices were settled by adjustment or were withdrawn or dis­ missed after investigation. Shortly before the turn of the century the Logan family moved from New Orleans' Irish Channel to Indianapolis. Born there, Logan went on to play with Notre Dame's "Fighting Irish" fresh­ man football team in South Bend, Ind. Switching to Wabash U.'s Little Giants, he was varsity center there for three years. A newspaper account of the time said "Logan was a good man last year, but is better this season. He can do two things at the same time, play football and talk." After going in 1925 to New Orleans where a sister had stayed, the founder of Catholic Charities there, Msgr. Wynhoven, put Logan in charge of athletics for the Catholic schools. Logan went on to found the New Orleans Catholic School Athletic League and Catholic Youth Organization. When Msgr. Wynhoven started Hope Haven in Marrero, he picked Logan to run it. Logan even played a few Christmas Doll and Toy Fund football games with stars from Tulane, Loyola and Louisi­ ana State University before crowds of 10,000 in the local stadiums to raise cash to buy gifts tor city youngsters. t-l i Z ' >• s. 1 Requiem Mass A Requiem Mass was celebrated by Archbishop Philip Hannan in St. Patrick's R.C. Church in New Orleans on Dec. 15. Burial was in Metairie Cemetery, New Orleans. Surviving are his widow, Irma; a daughter, Mrs. Frank Taylor of Shreveport. La. and three grandchildren. "Charlie" Logan's legion of friends in the SIU, the labor movement and in New Orleans will miss "his happy na­ ture, his infectious laugh and his all around cordiality." One Gallon Donor 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. — — 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. — ... . ..,.. 7:00 p.m. ... . .. — — — .. — .. ... .. ...10:30a.m. .... . . — .. ... ,.. 1:00 p.m. ... 5:00 p.m. ... ... 5:00 p.m. ... 1 ... ... ... ... Charlie is irreplaceable and was a major contributor to the welfare of merchant seamen through his work." • • >•• — — ... 5:00 p.m. .... • • Torpedoed Continued from Page 5 torpedoing the Joint Navy-Merchant Marine operations as a means of pre­ serving their own bureaucracy despite the fact that it is not in the Navy's over­ all interest to do so. The man generally regarded as the strategist for the MSG tactics in this regard and the one most often credited with keeping Navy-Merchant Marine cooperation off-track is Robert Carl who is Special Assistant for Transporta­ tion to the Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Installations and Logistics. There is a view in Washington that "if Bob Carl spent as much time in pro­ moting Navy-Merchant Marine mutu­ ally beneficial efforts as he does in keeping the two groups apart, the Navy would be better served as would the National interests." Nation Will Benefit What it will take to make these peo­ ple understand that the MSG is part of the Navy and that the Navy is not part of MSG remains to be seen. The evi­ dence is clear that the American Mer­ chant Marine is ready and eager to work more closely with the Navy to improve the readiness of U.S. seapower. The more the two work together in peace­ time, the more expert maritime manage­ ment and labor will become in respond­ ing ot the Navy's needs, the more mu­ tual confidence will be built and the more the nation as a whole can benefit therefrom. Recently Recertified Bosun John Japper (center) receives a "One Gallon" pin from SIU Medical Director Dr. Joseph Logue for having donated that much blood to the SIU Blood Bank. Nurse Sheryl Edel looks on. Marad to Hold 3-Day Confab The Department of Commerce, Mar­ itime Administration, has announced that it will hold the Second National Conference on Domestic Shipping at the Fairmont-Roosevelt Hotel in New Orleans, La., from March 9-11, 1976. The conference will focus on increasing productivity in the maritime industry. The purpose of the conference is to explore techniques for improving pro­ ductivity in domestic waterborne com­ merce through the exchange of ideas and information. Identification will be made of those key factors which are essential in the formulation and devel­ opment of productivity measurements and goals. There will be an assessment made of productivity challenges for the domestic waterborne shipping industry, and segments of that industry such as the inland waterways. Great Lakes, and domestic ocean interests. in the SIU Blood Bank— It's Your Life January, 1976 Page 21 - - �r Ships' iWeetings Digest of SlU GUAYAMA (Puerto Rico Marine WALTER RICE (Reynolds Metals Mgt. Inc.), November 1—Chairman, Co.), November 23—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun Floyd Pence; Secretary Recertified Bosun Calixto Gonzalez; C. M. Modellas; Educational Director Secretary A. Aragones; Educational Director D. Terry Jr.; Engine Delegate B. Wilhelmsen. Some disputed OT in H. F. Welch; Steward Delegate C. F. engine department. A vote was held and Long. Chairman advised that there was all members and oflScers agreed to have Thanksgiving dinner at sea, on the a special edition of the Seafarers Log printed of the new agreement. Re­ Tuesday before Thanksgiving, rather quested that it should be read thor­ than in port. A vote of thanks to the oughly by all crewmembers as it would steward department and to the new avoid a lot of confusion as the crew­ • cooks for a job well done. Report to members will know what is going on. Seafarers Log: "Rescued three fisher­ They should read all editions of the men on their sinking fishing boat on our Seafarers Log so as to keep up with all way to Corpus Christi. Fishing boat Union activities. Suggested that a do­ name Diane registered Rockport, nation be made to SPAD. All commu­ Texas. Rescue operation started 0400nications will be posted after they are 1030. The deck gang worked until the discussed at the weekly meetings. Ob­ lifeboat was secured in place. Steward served one minute of silence in memory department was- on standby to keep of our departed brothers. Next port breakfast hot for the boys. At 1400 the Charleston. captain passed the word to extend his sincere appreciation for a job well SEA-LAND FINANCE (Sea-Land done." Observed one minute of silence Service Inc), November 2—Chairman, in memory of our departed brothers. Recertified Bosun James W. Pulliam; Next port Corpus Christi. Secibtary Ceasar F. Blanco; Education­ CONNECTICUT (Ogden Marine al Director Jim Lindberg; Deck Dele­ Inc.), November 23—Chairman, Re­ gate J. Bielski; Engine Delegate k. certified Bosun F. Rodriguez; Secretary Dengate; Steward Delegate James SivJ. Carter Jr.; Educational Director ley. No disputed OT. Chairman held a Milstead. No disputed OT. Chairman discussion on the upcoming election advised all crewmembers anything per­ on November 1 and just how important taining to the new contract that they do it is for every member to fill out his not understand to bring to the attention ballot and vote for the men he would of their department delegates to be dis­ like to see representing him for the next cussed at the weekly meetings. All three years. Advised all to read the members were urged to donate to Seafarers Log and keep up with just what is going on. Suggested that all sup­ SPAD. A vote of thank' was extended to the Piney Point Seafarers Confer­ port SPAD. Suggested that crewmem­ ence who worked so hard and gave the bers take advantage of Piney Point and membership some wonderful gains in upgrade themselves at the first oppor­ a new contract. A vote of thanks to the tunity. Next port Kobe, Japan. steward department for a fine Thanks­ INGER (Reynolds Metal Co.), No­ giving dinner. vember 4—Chairman T. R. Price; Sec­ OGDEN WILLAMETTE (Ogden retary Duke Hall. $43.03 in ship's fund. Marine), November 2—Chairman, Re­ Some disputed OT in deck and steward certified Bosun E. K. Bryan; Secretary departments. A telegram was received E. Kelly; Educational Director Escote; from Headquarters about the Russian Deck Delegate Carlos Spina; Engine grain shipment and was posted on the Delegate Martin Fox; Steward Delegate crew bulletin board. Requested that all R. E. Leonard. No disputed OT. Chair­ crewmembers return magazines and man advised that when members are Seafarers Logs to the recreation room. on the beach they should go to Piney Observed one minute of silence in Point Lifeboatman and Firefighting memory of our departed brothers. Next >School. Suggested that members donate port Baltimore. to SPAD. Chairman also gave a special vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for the excellent job they did on OVERSEAS ANCHORAGE (Mari­ this trip. time Overseas), November 2—Chair­ SUGAR ISLANDER (Pyramid Ma­ man, Recertified Bosun Eligio La Soya; rine Co.), November lO-^hairman, Secretary S. J. Davis; Educational Di­ Recertified Bosun Antoine Keragerorrector L. Peppett; Deck Delegate R. H. giou; Secretary Casanova. Some dis­ Mullen; Engine Delegate S. Maranq; puted OT in deck department. Have re­ Steward Delegate B. Winfield. $28 in ceived Seafarers Logs which were dis­ ship's fund. No disputed OT. A dona­ tributed. All communications received tion was taken by the crew to send posted on bulletin board. Everything flowers for the chief engineer's mother running smoothly. who passed away. Next port Russia. SEA-LAND TRADE DELTA BRASIL SANJUAN BALTIMORE TRANSCOLUMBIA ERNA ELIZABETH OGDEN CHAMPION VANTAGE HORIZON SEA-LAND PRODUCER JEFF DAVIS SEA-LAND EXCHANGE LYMAN HALL SEA-LAPH> VENTURE Page 22 AMERICAN EXPLORER (Hudson Waterways), November 23—Chairman, Recertified Bosun T. J. Hilburn; Sec­ retary A. Alfonso. $6 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. The minutes from the last meeting were read and the last issue of the Seafarers Log was dis­ cussed. Also a letter from the Union and a radiogram were read and posted. A vote of thanks to the steward de'partment and especially to Mr. Al­ fonso, chief steward for a job well done. Report to the Seafarers Log: "Brother Kim Higgins celebrated his eighteenth birthday his first time at sea. Chief steward baked a cake for him and a party was held by all crewmembers wishing him a happy birthday." Next port St. Croix. LONG BEACH (Sea-Land Service Inc.), November 2—Chairman, Recer­ tified Bosun Anthony Caldiera; Secre­ tary J. L. Johnson. $17.75 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Chairman read and discussed the fact sheet with the crewmembers. Suggestion was made to donate to SPAD. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. SEA-LAND CONSUMER (Sea-Land Services Inc.), November 22—Chair­ man, Recertified Bosun F. A. Pehler; Secretary S. McDonald; Educational Director D. B. Farmer; Deck Delegate C. L. Williams; Engine Delegate W. Ehret; Steward Delegate M. P. Cox. No disputed OT. Chairman urged the crew to bring their beneficiary cards up to date for their own protection. The importance of Firefighting School was explained and all were urged to attend as soon as possible. Also discussed were the new changes in surgical bene­ fits. Next port Port Everglades. HOUSTON (Sea-Land Services Inc.), November 26—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun Anthony Palino; Secre­ tary A. Seda. $4.62 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Suggested that all crew­ members donate to SPAD. A vote of thanks to-the steward department for a job well done. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. ELIZABETHFORT (Sea-Land Ser­ vice Inc.), November 2—Chairman, Recertified Bosun V. T. Nielsen; Sec­ retary George W. Gibbons; Educational Director David Able. $122 in ship's fund. $9.50 in movie fund. Some dis­ puted OT in deck, engine and steward departments. Chairman suggested that a donation be made to SPAD. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done and to the crew for their cooperation. Next port Algeciras, Spain. NOTRE DAME VICTORY (Eco­ logical Steamship Co.), November 2— Chairman, Recertified Bosun Gaetano Mattioli; Secretary E. W. Gay; Edu­ cational Director T. Burke; Deck Dele­ gate Richard Heffley; Steward Delegate William Smithers. No disputed OT. Some money was sent to charity in the memory of crewmember Larry's moth­ er. Chairman spoke on the benefits of donating to SPAD. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. DELTA URUGUAY (Delta Lines), November 2—Chairman, Recertified Bosun J. W. Gamer; Secretary H. B. Donnelly; Educational Director U. S. Wfems. Sixteen movies were rented with monies left by the last crew to the amount of $480. $15.63 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port Dakar. MAUMEE (Hudson Waterways), November 30—Chairman, Recertified Bosun J. C. Northcutt; Secretary J. Prestwood; Educational Director J. W. Spell; Engine Delegate Blanton Jack­ son. No disputed OT. A safety meeting was held for the benefit of all members. The steward department was com­ mended for a fine Thanksgiving dinner. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port Corpus Christi. MERRIMAC (Ogden Marine Inc.), November 9—Chairman, W. Butterton; Secretary F. R. Hicks; Educational Director V. D'Indian. No disputed OT. Chairman reported that the crew had enjoyed a nice stay but a very brief one in Rotterdam, Holland. One crewmem­ ber was left behind in Rotterdam due to an needed operation. The crewbopes for his speedy recovery and a pleasant trip home. Everyor.^ was again re­ minded of the opportunity to attend Piney Point to upgrade to better jobs and for the newer vessel ratings. Sug­ gested a donation to SPAD. All com­ munications have been posted and the new Seafarers Log has been received and all brothers have been briefed con­ cerning some of the many changes in welfare etc. Report to the Seafarers Log: "The membership should be ad­ vised that in Rotterdam, Willie's Place, just outside the gate at dock #5 at the Coal Docks, is a nice place to spend a quiet evening, and the management gives the best of service as well as the assistance a crewmember needs to make an overseas telephone call to the family stateside. Hats off to Willie's Place, it's a nice place to visit. Next port Phila­ delphia." Official ship's minutes were also received from the following vessels: FORT HOSKINS RESOURCE MOUNT NAVIGATOR BOSTON SUMMIT SEA-LAND MARKET STONEWALL JACKSON SAN PEDRO SEA-LAND GALLOWAY MOUNT EXPLORER CHARLESTON ERICK.HOLZER OGDEN CHALLENGER SEA-LAND EXCHANGE SHENANDOAH ROBERT TOOMBS DELTASUD EAGLE TRAVELER SHOSHONE COLUMBIA PORTMAR POTOMAC PONCFDELEON DELTA PARAGUAY PANAMA MARYMAR HUMACAO TAMARAGUILDEN SAM HOUSTON PHILADELPHIA SAMUEL CHASE TRANSCOLORADO OVERSEAS JUNEAU ARECIBO OVERSEAS NATALIE PITTSBURGH SEA-LAND MCLEAN ST. LOUIS NEWARK SEA-LAND ECONOMY TRANSINDIANA SAN FRANCISCO DELTA MAR TEX JACKSONVILLE LOS ANGELES DELTA MEXICO MASSACHUSETTS THOMAS JEFFERSON Seafarers Log �New SIU Pensioners •1 * 1 ?•- Z' *?• % 4' Michael A. "Blackie" Colucci, 48, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun since 1962 and as a dredge captain last year. Brother Colucci was elected a Union N.Y. patrolman in 1959, at 32, the youngest official then in the SIU. He was on the Waterman shoregang at Pier 6, Bush Terminal, Brooklyn, N.Y. from 1949 to 1952, helped in Union organizing drives from 1954 to 1968 and sailed as a dredge pilot and 3rd mate in N.Y. Harbor from 1968 to 1973. Seafarer Colucci previously had attended the HLSS-MEBA District 2 D^ck Of­ ficers Training School, N.Y., in 1969-70. He was supervisor of the Seatrain shoregang in 1973 at Weehawken, N.J. Brother Colucci was born in Brooklyn and is a resident there. Argyrangelos N. Tselentis, 61, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1964 sailing as a chief elec­ trician. Brother Tselentis sailed 31 years and is a radio officer veteran of the Royal Greek Navy. He was born in Cephallonia Is., Tselentata, Greece and is a resident of Teaneck, N.J. Ah S. Chen, 55, joined the SIU in the port of San Francisco in 1957 sailing as a 3rd cook. Brother Chen sailed 19 years and received a 1962 Union Personal Safety Award for sailing aboard an accident-free ship, the SS Kysha. He was born in China and is a resident of San Francisco. Seafarer Chen is a naturalized U.S. citizen. Steve Huren, 59, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of New York sail­ ing as an AB. Brother Huren sailed 33 years and walked the picket line in the 1961 Greater N.Y. Harbor strike. He was born in West Virginia and is a resident of Andovei, N.J. Francisco R. Maldonado, 45, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1955 sailing as a QMED. Brother Maldonado sailed 29 years. He was on picket lines in the N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961, the Robin Line strike in 1962 and in a 1965 strike. He attended the SIU-MEBA School of Marine Engineering in Brooklyn, N.Y. in 1970 for a 3rd assistant engineers license and up­ graded at Piney Point in 1973. Born in Santurce, P.R., he is a resident of Brooklyn. William J. McKeon, 75, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of Boston sailing as a 3rd cook. Brother Mc­ Keon sailed 32 years. He was born in Massachusetts and is a resident of Boston. Hubert I. Pousson, 59, joined the SIU in the port of Philadelphia in 1958 sailing as a bosun. Brother Pousson sailed 21 years and attended a Piney Point Crews Conference. He is a pre-World War II veteran of. the U.S. Navy. A native of Iota, La., he is a resident of Harvey^ La. January, 1976 |. William H. Harrell, 65, joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of Norfolk sailing as an electrician. Brother Harrell sailed 33 years and was in­ volved in the SS Bull Run beef. He was born in Windsor, N.C. and is a resident of Chesapeake, Va. Alexander D. Brodie, 63, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1951 sailing as a chief steward. Brother Brodie sailed 35 years and is a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. A native of Boston, he is a resi­ dent of Singapore, Malaysia. Ricardo Lata, 65, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1950 sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Lata sailed 31 years, walked the picket line in the 1962 Robin Line strike and received a Union Personal Safety Award in 1960 for sailing aboard an accident-free ves­ sel, the SS Antinous. Seafarer Lata* aiso upgraded to oiler in 1967 at the HLSS School of Marine Engineering in Brooklyn, N.Y. Born in Barce­ lona, Spain, he is a resident of Staten Island, N.Y. Willie G. Barron, 66, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1960 sailing as a fireman-watertender and electrician. Brother Barron sailed 14 years and attended several Piney Point Educational Conferences. He is a veteran of the Alabama National Guard's 117th Field Artillery during the pre-World War II period. Born in Troy, Ala., he is a resident of Troy. • '1 Edgar Frelmanls, 52, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. Brother Freimanis sailed 37 years and received an SIU Personal Safety Award in 1960 for sailing aboard an accident-free ship, the M/V Del Oro (Delta Line). He was born in Riga, Latvia and is a resident of Picayune, Miss. Wilfred J. Moore, 47, joined the ' SIU in 1945 in the port of New York sailing as a chief steward. Brother Moore sailed 31 years and was an HLSS upgrader last year. He was born in Rochester, N.H. and is a resident of Somersworth, N.H. James W. Sanders, 66, joined the SIU in 1938 in the port of New York sailing as a chief steward. Brother Sanders sailed 45 years and was on the picket line in the Greater N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961. He was born in Charleston, S.C. and is a resident of St. Albans, Queens, N.Y. 1^'l1'" r Juste C. Sana, 67, joined the SIU in the port of Seattle in 1968 sailing as a cook. Brother Sana sailed 31 years, 14 years with the then U.S. Military Sea Transportation Com­ mand. He is a U.S. Coast Guard veteran from 1942 to 1959. Born in the Philippine Islands, he is a resi­ dent of Seattle. J\ % Seafarers Welfare, Pension, and Vacation Plans Cash Benefits Paid Nov.27-Dec.24,1975 SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN ELIGIBLES Death In Hospital Daily @ $1.00 In Hospital Daily @ $3.00 Hospital & Hospital Extras Surgical Sickness & Accident @ $8.00 Special Equipment Optical Supplemental Medicare Premiums DEPENDENTS OF ELIGIBLES Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits In Hospital Surgical Maternity Blood Transfusions Optical PENSIONERS & DEPENDENTS Death Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits & Other Medical Expenses .. Surgical Optical Blood Transfusions Special Equipment Dental K Supplemental Medicare Premiums SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM TOTALS Total Seafarers Welfare Plan Total Seafarers Pension Plan Total Seafarers Vacation Plan Total Seafarers Welfare, Pension & Vacation Number MONTH TO DATE Amount YEAR TO DAI E MONTH TO DATE YEAR TO DATE 12 345 145 10 7 4,734 2 157 7 151 5,815 1,984 174 44 74,822 26 2,147 360 333 87 124 13 1 120 4,551 695 1,362 195 18 1,563 82,141.58 3,335.49 19,764.15 • 3,991.73 140.00 3,513.96 1,011,735.03 29,187.64 190T869.93 58,499.83 1,840.50 40,495.78 11 142 86 17 43 1 — 4,049 140 1,952 1,295 157 785 6 29 6 23,909 38,500.00 25,182.65 3,082.96 3,077.50 1,784.99 108.00 495.20 — 28,014.20 448,500.00 287,867.28 49,860.83 25,447.16 20,130.29 386.00 6,059.50 2,006.00 168,282.10 11 122 5,295.45 47,671.30 10,461 4,837 827 16,125 122,308 28,961 10,072 161,341 318,196.48 1,187,700.00 558,124.59 $2,064,021.07 3,566,414.89 6,991,194.00 5,814,322.29 $16,371,931.18 $ 52,508.50 345.00 435.00 2,564.00 757.00 37,872.00 387.95 4,437.87 461.30 $ 465,350.30 5,815.00 5,952.00 19,280.67 3,370.42 598,576.00 3,941.99 58,301.84 16,987.50 Page 23 I �Jfinal Bepartwres; Jeremiah J. BriJulius C. Hoey ard 48, died on Jr., 50, died on Nov. 27. Brother Aug. 23. Brother Briard joined the Hoey joined the SlU in the port of SIU in 1945 in the San Francisco in port of New Or­ 1968 sailing as a leans sailing as a fireman - watertendbosun. He was a er. He sailed 17 veteran of the years and was a 1974 reefer upgrader World War II U.S. Navy. Seafarer Hoey at the HLSS. Seafarer Briard was a was born in Bogalusa, La. and was a wounded U.S. Marine Corps veteran in resident of Ponchataula, La. Surviving World War II. Born in Ovid, Colo., he is his widow, loni. was a resident of La Grange, Calif. Sur­ viving is his mother, Mrs. £. Simkins of SIU pensioner La Grange. Arrelious F. BankSIU pensioner sfo'n, 60, succumb­ Robert B. Carey, ed to a cerebral 66, passed away in stroke in the New Holiday, Fla. on Orleans USPHS Oct. 3. Brother Hospital on Nov. Carey joined the 15. Brother BankUnion in the port of ston joined the New York in 1952 Union in 1942 in the port of New Or­ sailing as a bosun. leans sailing as a bosun. He sailed 31 He sailed 45 years and.was a pre-World years and during the Vietnam War. War II U.S. Navy veteran. Born in Tar­ Seafarer Bankston was a pre-World pon Springs, Fla., he was a resident of War II veteran of tlie U.S. Marine Holiday. Surviving are his widow, Cora; Corps. Born in Louisiana, he was a a son, Bruce; a brother, Rath Wayne resident of New Orleans. Burial was in of Tarpon Springs and a sister, Mrs. E. the Garden of Memories Cemetery, J. (Stella) Hutchinson of Clearwater, New Orleans. Surviving are his widow. Fla. Jewel Gloria; a daughter, Mrs. Audrey Steve D. Der- Blanco, and a grandson, Joseph.' Stepanian, 25, with his 5-month-old son IBU pensioner were killed in an James R. Cooper, auto accident in 77, passed away Grants, N.M. on from emphysema in Oct. 31 on his way St. Joseph's Hospi­ to a vacation in tal, Yonkers, N.Y. California and his on June 20. Brother home port of San Francisco. Brother Cooper joined the Der-Stepanian joined the SIU in the Union in the port of port of New York in 1970 sailing as an New York in 1360 sailing as a floatman OS. He attended the HLSS in 1965 and for the New York, New Haven and sailed twice around the globe. Born in Hartford Railroad from 1942 to 1963. Detroit, he was a resident of Belleville, He was born in Spanish Honduras and Mich. Burial was in Belleville. Surviv­ was a resident of the Bronx, N.Y. Sur­ ing are his widow, Nancy; and his par­ viving are his widow, Mary; his mother, ents, Mr. and Mrs. K.- Der-Stepanian of Lena of Honduras; five sons, James, Belleville. Roy, Thomas, Byron and Frank and SIU pensioner two daughters, Maureen and Frances. Woodirow W. Spivey, 54, succumbed SIU pensioner to circulatory col­ John C. Elliott, 65, lapse in Savannah died on Dec. 5. on June 16. Broth­ Brother Elliott join­ er Spivey joined the ed the Union iii Union in 1949 in 1945 in the port of the port of Tampa Mobile sailing as an sailing as a chief steward. He sailed 29 AB. He sailed 28 years and also during the Vietnam War. years. Bom in GilSeafarer Spivey was a U.S. Coast Guard bertou, Ala., he was a resident of veteran of World War II. A native of Toxey, Ala. Surviving are his widow, Pearson, Ga., he was a resident of Lora Lee and a daughter, Retta Ann. Savannah. Interment was in Hillcrest Abbey West Cemetery, Savannah. Sur­ viving are his widow, Elfride; a son, Woodrow; a daughter, Darlene; his Waiter F. Wallace, 44, expired of a father. Spencer; his mother, Laura pf heart attack in Chesapeake, Va. on Nicholls, Ga.; a brother, Henry of Aug. 7. Brother Wallace joined the Savannah and sister, Mrs. Winnie L. SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of Nor­ Kinney of Orange Park, Fla. folk in 1972 sailing as an AB for McAllister Brothers, Steuart Transpor­ IBU pensioner Augustus F. Morres, tation Co., the Norfolk Towing Co. 75, died of heart disease in Norfolk from 1972 to 1975 and Curtis Bay Community Hospital on Oct. 27. Towing Co. in 1975. He sailed also Brother Morres joined the Union in the with the SIU from 1968 to 1970. Born port of Norfolk in 1963 sailing in the in Norfolk County, Va., he was a resi­ deck department for Curtis Bay Tow­ dent of Chesapeake. Interment was in ing Co. from 1940 to 1951 and Mc­ Riverside Memorial Park Cemetery, Allister Brothers from 1951 to 1966. Norfolk. Surviving are his widow, Mary He was born in the Cape Verde Is., of Santa Ana, Calif.; two sons, Walter Portugal and was a resident of Norfolk. and David; a daughter, Christine; a Burial was in Calvary Cemetery, Nor­ stepson, David A. Owens; his parents, folk. Surviving are two sisters, Hennie Mr. and Mrs. Joseph C. Wallace and a of Norfolk and Mary of the Cape Verde sister, Mrs. Lulu Meads of Virginia Is. Beach, Va. Page 24 IBU pensioner Edward L. Garot, 73, succumbed to lung disease in the Mease Hospital, Dunedin, Fla. on Sept. 6. Brother Garot joined the Union in the port of Chicago in 1961 sailing as a tug line­ man and deckhand for the Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co. from 1945 to 1965 and for the Texas Oil Co. from 1932 to 1945. He was born in Green Bay, Wise, and was a resident of Dunedin. Interment was in Holy Sepulcher Cem­ etery, Cook County, 111. Surviving is his jyidow, Charlotte. Eari C. GUbert, 52, died of a coron­ ary thrombosis on Nov. 7 in the port of Aqaba, Jordan, Brother Gilbert joined the SIU in the port of Mobile in 1956 sailing as an AB and bosun. He sailed 28 years and was on the containership SS Mayaguez (Sea-Land) when she was seized by Cambodian troops on May 12, 1975 off the coast of Cambodia. Seafarer Gil­ bert was born in Alabama and was a resident of Pascagoula, Miss; Surviving are his widow, Mildred and three sons, Jerry, Robert and William. Recertified Bo­ sun Jacob J. "Jake" Levin, 57 succumb­ ed to a heart attack on Nov. 9. Brother Levin joined the SIU in the port of ^ Baltimore in 1954. He sailed 24 years and started to sail as bosun in 1955. Seafarer Levin was on the Bosuns Recertification Program Committee in February 1973 setting up the program. He also attended a Piney Point Crews Conference and was at the HLSS for 14 months helping to build the school. Bosun Levin was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. Bom in Wash­ ington, D.C., he was a resident of Balti­ more. Burial was in Beth El Memorial Park Cemetery, Baltimore. Surviving are a son. Jay; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Levin; a brother, David and a sister, Mrs. Mitzi Heyman, all of Baltimore. Robert G. Crutchfield, 29, died in Manila on Nov. 19. Brother Crutchfield joined the SIU in the port of Seattle in 1970 sailing as a wiper. He was born in Tacoma, Wash, and was a resident of Puyallup, Wash. Surviving is his father, Richard, of Puyallup. SIU pensioner John S. Hauser, 75, died in Tacoma, Wash, on Sept. 8. Brother Hauser joined the Union in 1948-in the port of New York sailing as a chief steward. He sailed 34 years. A native of St. Louis, he was a resident of Tacoma. Interment was in Mt. View Memorial Park, Tacoma. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Alice Toal of St. Louis and Cora of Missouri. 1 SIU pensioner Jose M. Carames Jr., 46, died of a heart attack in Pennsylvania Hos­ pital, Philadelphia on Oct. 12. Brother Carames joined the SIU in the port of Philadelphia in 1961 sailing as a wiper. He sailed 26 years. Bom in Philadel­ phia, he was a resident there. Burial was in Holy Cross Cemetery, Yeadon, Pa. Surviving are a son, Jose; a daugh­ ter, Mrs. Mary Garbarino; his mother, Mrs. Carmen Ramos of Philadelphia and a sister. Carmen. SIU pensioner Johannes Karl, 74, passed away from natural causes in the USPHS Hospi­ tal, Staten Island, N.Y. on Oct. 31. Brother Kari joined the Union in 1944 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. He sailed 36 years and attended the Harry Lundeberg School of Sea­ manship, Piney Point, Md. for upgrad­ ing in 1970. A native of Estonia, he was a resident of Mastic Beach, L.I., N.Y. Interment was in Washington Memorial Park Cemetery, Croton, N.Y. Surviving is his widow, Hilda. IBU pensioner Richard J. Johnson, 59, expired on Nov. 25. Brother John­ son joined the Union in the port of Elberta, MicL in sailing in the w deck department. He sailed 27 years and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Born in Racine, Wise., he was a resident of Bear Lake, Mich. Surviving are his widow, Bargene; four sons, Carl, Richard, Kevin and Gregory; four daughters, Victoria, Jean, Sandra and.. Lois and a sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Hayes of Bear Lake. WUIiam C. Scott, 53, died on Nov. 15. Brother Scott joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of Norfolk sailing as a H bosun. He sailed 35 years. Seafarer K / W Scott was bom in Virginia and was a resident of Vinton, Va. Surviving are his father, William O. Scott and a sister, Mrs. Marjorie S. Bryant, both of Vinton. James W. Lewis, 61, collapsed and died of a heart attack at his home in Virginia Beach, Va. on Nov. 20. Brother Lewis joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of Norfolk in 1961 sailing as a tankerman for McAllister Brothers Towing Co. from 1955 to 1975 and for Ansly Transportation from 1950 to 1955. He was born in Sea Level, N.C. Burial was in the Stacy (N.C.) Community Cemetery. Surviv­ ing are his widow, Mary Ann; two sons, James and Carmen, both of Ches­ apeake, Va.; his father, W. D. Lewis; a brother, C. Nicholas Lewis and a sister, Mrs. M. H. Taylor. Seafarers Log �Jfinal Beparturesi IBU pensioner Caii E. l^nmssen, 71, succumbed to respiratory failure in the Mantee (Fla.) Memorial Hospital on July 27. Brother Rasmussen joined the Union in the port of Chicago in 1961 sailing as a deckhand and tugboat captain for the Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Co. from 1926 to 1955 and for the Great Lakes Towing Co. from 1960 to 1970. Bom in Denmark, he was a resident of Oneco, Fla. Interment was in Old Miakka Cemetery, Sarasota County, Fla. Surviving are Us widow, Lois and a brother, Willy of Bakersfield, Calif. Nick P. Rodri­ guez, 74, died of a heart attack in Ma­ nila on Sept. 27. Brother Rc^riguez joined the SIU in the port of Seattle in 1969 sailing as a 3rd cook. He sailed 27 years and with the U.S. Military Sealift Command for 12 years. Seafarer Rodriguez was a veteran of the U.S. Army Philippine Regiment in World War IL Bom in Clarin Missamis, the Philippine Islands, he was a resident of Manila. He was a naturalized American citizen. Interment was in Loyola Me­ morial Park Cemetery, Markina Rizal, P.I. Surviving are his widow, Sachiko and a daughter, Miyuki, both of Tokyo. MerriU E. Kim­ ble, 50, died on Oct. 30. Brother Kimble joined the SIU in the port of Wilm­ ington, Calif, in 1964 sailing as a chief electrician. He attended the SIUMEBA District 2 Joint Engineer Up­ grading Program School in 1967 and was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, sailing as an electrician's mate on the aircraft carriers, USS Coral Sea and the USS Leyte from 1955 to 1959. Surviv­ ing are his widow. Hazel of Norfolk and a daughter, Barbara. Recertified Bosun Robert J. Lasso, 51, succumbed to can­ cer of the kidney in Presbyterian Com­ munity Hospital, San Juan, P.R. on Aug. 27. Brother Lasso joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of Galveston sailing for 32 years. He walked the picket line in the Moore-McCormick, Robin Line strike of 1962; was in the first graduating class of the SIU Bosuns Recertification Program in August 1973; sailed as bosun on the new super­ tanker TT Brooklyn (Westchester Ma­ rine) and was in the Sea-Land shoregang at Port Elizabeth, N.J. Seafarer Lasso was a veteran of the post-World War II U.S. Army Calvary. Bom in Newark, N.J., he was a resident of Rio Piedras, P.R. Burial was in Santurce, P.R. Surviving are his widow, Romualda; three sons, George, Robert and Ed­ ward; three daughters, Emily, Ann and Adelina; a stepdaughter, Marie; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dominic Lasso and a brother, George. January, 1976 Harris L. Grizzard, 57, died of a cardio - respiratory arrest in the New Orleans USPHS Hospital on June 15. Brother Grizzard joined the SIU in the port of Jack­ sonville in 1961 sailing as an OS. He sailed 25 years and was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. Seafarer Grizzard was born in Dublin, Ga. and was a resident of Neptune Beach, Fla. Burial was in Warren Smith Cemetery, Jack­ sonville. Surviving are his widow, Er­ nestine; three sons, Thomas, James and Harris and a daughter, Avalyn. Philip E. '^Stoney" Stonebridge, 46, suc­ cumbed to an ap­ parent heart attack aboard the SS Over­ seas Vivian (Mari­ time Overseas) at the Mantua Anchorage, West Deptford, N.J. on Aug. 2C. Brother Stonebridge joined the SIU in the port of San Francisco in 1962 sailing as a bosun. He walked the picket line in the N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961 and was a wounded veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps in the Korean War. Born in Renton, Wash., he was a resident of Centralia, Wash. Surviving are his widow, Sally; a son, Daniel Lee and two daughters, Susan and Charyl. Harry C. Schus­ ter, 57, succumbed to cancer of the lung in the Hamot Medi­ cal Center, Erie, Pa. on Sept. 28. Brother Schuster joined the SlU-afl&liated IBU in the port of Buf­ falo in 1962 sailing as an oiler and fire­ man for the Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Co., the American Dredge Co. from 1960 to 1961 and the Dunbar and Sullivan Co. in 1974. He was born in Hopewell, Va. and was a resident of Erie. Burial was in Calvary Cemetery, Erie. Surviving are his widow, Mary; a daughter. Colleen and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Schuster. Gnstav Holgerson, 57, died in Kingston, Jamaica Hospital on Oct. 14. Brother Holgerson joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of Baltimore sailing as an oiler. He was bom in Bergen, Norway and was a nat­ uralized U.S. citizen. Seafarer Holger­ son was a resident of Baltimore. Sur­ viving is his mother, Mrs. Bertha Baldersheim of Bergen. Maksymllian Zawada, 63, died of arteriosclerosis on, Sept. 22 in Baltimore. Brother Zawada joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1955 sailing as a firemanwatertender. He was born in Poland and was a resident of Baltimore. Burial was in Oak Lawn Cemetery, Baltimore County, Md. SIU pensioner Juan S. YiOa, 69, died of natural causes while on va­ cation in La Coro­ na, Spain on July 11, 1974. Brother Villa joined the Un­ ion in the port of Baltimore in 1955 sailing as an AB. He sailed 47 years and was the recipient of a SIU Personal Safety Award for sailing aboard the accident-free ship SS Fairport in 1960. Seafarer Villa was bom in La Corana and was a resident of Keamy, N.J. Interment was in La Co­ rona. Surviving are his widow, Leontina and a sister, Mrs. Maria Santos, both of La Corona and a brother, Antonio, of Kearny. John Savest, 52, died on Sept. 11 in Brooklyn, N.Y. Brother Savest joined the SIU in 1941 in the port of New York sailing as a wiper. He sailed 17 years and was on the picket line in the N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961 and the Robin Line strike in 1962. Seafarer Savest was a post-World War II veteran of the U.S. Army. Surviving are his mother, Margaret of Union, N.J. and an aunt, Mrs. Marion Keeler of Brooklyn. Oscar E. Sicken, 64, died of a heart attack at home on Sept. 1. Brother Sicken joined the SIU in the port of Detroit in 1960 sailing as a firem an - watertender. He sailed 23 years for the American Steamship Co. and for Kinsman Marine Co. Born in Marine City, Mich., he was a resident there. Burial was in Holy Cross Cemetery, Coltrellville Township, Mich. Surviving are his brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Aloysious E. Sicken of Marine City. SIU pensioner David K. T. Sorensen, 73, expired of a coronary thrombosis in- Miami, Fla. on July 11. Brother Sorensen joined the Union in ±e port of Mobile in 1957 sail­ ing as a fireman-watertender. He sailed 30 years. A native of Djaemaeshus, Denmark, he was a resident of Miami. Cremation took place ^ in the Royal Palm Cemetery, Pompano Beach, Ra. Surviving is a brother, Niels K. I. Sorensen of Frostrop, Denmark. Johnny L. Barnes, 39, died in Houston on Jime 14. Brother Barnes joined the SIU-aflBliated IBU in the port of Houston in 1969 sailing as a deckhand for Westem Towing Co. from 1967 to 1969, Bacon Towing, G. &. H. Towing, National Marine Service and the Purvis Towing Co. from 1973 to 1975. He was born in Houston and was a resident there. Burial was in Brookside Memorial Park, Houston. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward A. Barnes of Houston. IBU pensioner Francis W. HaU, 67, died of a heart attack in the Miller-Dwan Hospital, Duluth, Minn, on June 1. Brother Hall joined the Union in the port of Duluth in 1962 sailing as a fireman for the Zenith Dredge Co., Duluth from 1942 to 1943 and as a linesman for the Great Lakes Towing Co., Duluth from 1943 to 1974. He was born in Bayfield, Wise, and was a resident of South Range, Wise. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery, Superior, Wise. Surviving are his widow, Marie and three sons, Francis who is an IBU . member sailing with the Great Lakes Towing Co. in Duluth; Mark and Michael. SIU pensioner Charles N< H. "Chuck" Allen, 65, succumbed to a heart attack at home on Apr. 1. Brother Al­ len joined the Union in 1942 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. He had sailed for 31 years and was a pre-war veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was awarded the U.S. Mari­ ners Medal for being wounded on the SS Samuel F. Miller (Waterman) in an air raid on Naples, Italy on Oct. 5, 1943. A native of Baltimore, he was a resident of Sonoma, Calif.,at the time of his death. Cremation took place in Santa Rosa (Calif.) Memorial Park. Surviving are his widow. Ok Boon; a son, Charles; a sister, Mrs. Ethel Moreau and a nephew, Allen Moreau, both of Baltimore. *" 3 :•,£ % i-l r '^i?l r •i, Ronald F. Belew, 37, died in Alpena (Mich.) General Hospital on June 20. Brother Belew joined the SIU in the port of Alpena in 1964 sailing as an AB for the Reiss Steamship Co. He was bom in Alpena and he was a resident there. Bmial was in Holy Cross Cemetery. Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Don Belew of Alpena, a son, Daemond Don, also of Alpena; a daughter Candace Marie and two brothers, Michael and Jack Belew. Timothy E. Langston died on Sept. 6 in Philadelphia. Brother Langston joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of Philadelphia sailing for the D.T. Sheridan Co. this year. He was a resi­ dent of Philadelphia. Robert Wlngo passed away on Aug. 19 in Mobile. Brother Wingo joined the SIU-aflBliated IBU in the port of Mobile sailing for the National Marine Service from 1973 to 1974. He was a resident of Mobile. James M. Lynd, 54, died of natural causes at home on July 13. Brother Lynd joined the SIU-aflBliated IBU sail­ ing as a pilot for National Marine Service from 1969 to 1970 and for Dixie Carriers from 1974 to this year. Born in Port Arthur, Tex., he was a resident of Colfax, La. Interment was in Fairfield Cemetery, Colfax. Surviving are his widow, Mary of Baton Rouge, La.; a son, Howard; a daughter, Anna and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Lynd. Page 25 1 ^1 �jfrnalB^portures; IBU pensioner CharlesB. ''Happy'* . --^' /Hcylcher, 82, suc­ cumbed in ±e Au­ tumn Rendezvous Nursing Home, Ge[-f neva, Ohio on Sept. ; 17. Brother Haytchi er joined the SIU in the port of Cleveland in 1961 sailing as a deckhand and dredgeman for 17 years for the Great Lakes Towing Co. from 1945 to 1949 and for the Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Co. from 1952 to 1961. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army Artillery Corps in World War I, and an ex-prizefighter. Bom in Ashta­ bula, Ohio, he was a resident of Andover, Ohio. Interment was in Edgewood Cemetery, Ashtabula. Surviving is his widow, Anna. Orville Orvis Drake, 41, was dead on arrival of internal injuries at the Ft. Walton (Fla.) Hospital on Aug. 11 after his tmck was hit by a train at a crossing in De Funiak Springs, Fla. Brother Drake joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of St. Louis in 1968 sailing as a tankerman for National Marine Serv­ ice from 1967 to 1970 and 1973 to 1975 and for Dixie Carriers from 1970 to 1973. Bom in Florida, he was a resi­ dent of De Funiak. Burial was in Ray Cemetery, Walton County, Fla. Surviv­ ing are his widow, Otilia; two daughters, Rosa Maria and Patrician Ann of De Funiak Springs and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Drake. IBU pensioner Joseph E. Ford, 87, passed away from pneumonia in Dea­ coness Hospital, Buffalo, N.Y. on Mar. 31. Brother Ford joined the Union in the port of Buffalo in 1961 sailing as a tug fireman and lineman for the Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Co. and for the Great Lakes Towing Co. in 1967. He sailed 56 years. Seafarer Ford was a resident of Buffalo. Interment was in Holy Cross Cemetery, Lackawanna, N.Y. Surviving is a sister, Mrs. Helen Raszman. IBU pensioner Wflliam K. Roth, 79, succumbed to pneumonia in Baltimore City Hospital on Aug. 10. Brother Ruth joined the Union in the port of Balti­ more in 1956 sailing as a bargeman. Bom in Baltimore, he was a resident there. Burial was in Sacred Heart Ceme­ tery, Baltimore County. Surviving is his widow, Mary. IBU pensioner Francis J. Sehen, 67, died of arteriosclerosis at home in Forest Hills, Queens, N.Y. on Sept. 18. Brother Sehen joined the Union in the port of New York in 1960 sailing as a deckhand for the Broklyn Eastem Dis­ trict Terminal from 1940 to 1974. He sailed 43 years. He was a native of Brooklyn. Interment was in St. John's Cemetery, Queens. Surviving are a brother, Valentine of Phoenix, Ariz, and a cousin, Mrs. Theresa Dioguardi of Forest Hills. SIU pensioner Rufus E. Stougli Sr., 79, died of cardio-respiratory arrest in the New Orleans USPHS Hospital on June 24. Brother Stough joined the Union in 1941 in the port of New Or­ leans sailing as a chief steward. He sailed 27 years, was a U.S. Army Medi­ cal Corps veteran before World War I and attended a Piney Point SIU Crews Conference. Born in Alabama, he was a resident of Chalmette, La. Burial was in St. Bernard's Garden of Memories Cemetery, Arabi, La. Surviving are his widow, Emily and a son, Rufus E. Jr. Page 26 SIU pensioner Rkhard A. Carter Sr., 62, expired in the Savannah (Ga.) Memorial Medical Center on Jime 30. Brother Carter join­ ed the SIU in 1939 in the port of Sa­ vannah sailing as a bosun since 1968. He sailed 31 years and during the Viet­ nam War in 1972. Interment was in Hillcrest Abbey Cemetery, Savannah. Surviving is his widow, A^. SIU pensioner Lewis R. Akins, 71, passed away on Sept. 16. Brother A^s joined the SIU in the port of Savannah in 1952 sailing as a chief steward. He sailed 21 years. A native of Bulloch County, Ga., he was a resident of Brunswick, Ga. Surviving are three sons, Lewis Jr. erf Greensboro, N.C.; Marion and Da­ vid; four daughters, Mrs. Agnes A. Mayhood of Brunswick; Teresa, Janice and Brenda; his mother, Delia, of Sa­ vannah, and a sister, Mrs. Mary A. Smith. Henry J. Gable Sr., 50, died at the U. S. A. Medical Center, Mobile of a heart attack on Sept. 17. Brother Gable joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York sailing as a chief steward. He sailed 31 years. A native of Alabama, he was a resident of Whistler, Ala. Burial was in Whistler Cemetery, Prichard, Ala. Sur­ viving are his widow, Joyce; a son. Sea­ farer Edgley Gable; three daughters, Lisa, Audrey and Marva and his moth­ er, Edna. Charles R. Hum­ mel Jr., 56, suc­ cumbed to a cardio­ pulmonary arrest in the San Francisco General Hospital on Aug. 27. Brother Hummel joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1964 sailing as a bosun. He sailed for 23 years and was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. Born in Williamsburg, Ky., he was a resident of Oak Ridge, Tenn. Interment was in the Home Cemetery, Williamsburg.Sur­ viving are a daughter, Heidi of San Jose, Calif.; his father, Charles R. Hummel Sr. of Williamsburg and a sister, Mrs. Lena Blanche Pickard of Oak Ridge. Willie W. walls, 58, of cardio-pulmonary arrest in Norfolk USPHS Hos­ pital on Sept. 21. Brother Willis joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of Norfolk in 1974 safiing as an AB deck­ hand and mate for Allied Towing Co. in 1974 and for the Norfolk Lighterage and Towing Co. from 1973 to 1974, He was a U.S. Army veteran. Seafarer Willis was bom in Hatteras, N.C. and was a resident of Manteo, N.C. Inter­ ment was in Cudworth Cemetery, Wanchese, N.C. Surviving are his widow, Lavenia; a son, Gordon and two daugh­ ters, Janice and Darlene. IBU pensioner Fred R. Kootz, 71, passed away on Aug. 16. Brother Kootz joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1961 sail­ ing as a fireman-watertender for Merritt. Chapman and Scott from 1961 to 1971. He was a resident of North Olmstead, Qhio. Surviving are his widow, Ann and a sister, Mrs. Dorothy G. Wil­ son of Warren, Ohio. ^ J Alonzc Bryant, ^^55, died in the USPHS Hospital, Staten Island, N.Y. 1 on Nov. 30. Brother Bryant joined the SIU in the port of ^ New York sailing as a chief steward. He sailed 29 years and walked the picket line in the Greater N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961. Seafarer Bryant was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. He was bora in New Bern, N.C. and was a resident of the Bronx, N.Y. Sur­ viving are his mother, Vilinia and a sister, Mrs. Vilinia Thomas, both of the Bronx. IBU pensioner Albert S. Matblsen, 71, passed away from pneumonia in Mercy Hospital, La­ redo, Tex. on May 14. :prother Mathisen joined the Un­ ion in the port of Houston in 1957 sailing as an AB for G & H Towing Co. from 1949 to 1971. He was bora in Yoakum, Tex. and was a resident of Aransas Pass, Tex. Inter­ ment was in Prairie View Cemetery, Aransas Pass. Surviving are his widow, Guadalupe and a sister, Mrs. Jesse An­ nie Green of Aransas Pass. SIU pensioner William E. MaoldI in, 72, passed away on Oct. 10. Brother Mauldin joined the Union in the port of New Orleans in I . . j 1955 sailing in the steward department for 18 years. He was born in Rocking­ ham, N.C. and was a resident of New Orleans. Burial was in La Fayette Cem­ etery, Fayetteville, N.C. Surviving are his widow, Lillian and a daughter, Marie Elina. IBU pensioner ' Robert L. MDrdocb, {- J 73, died of natural causes in the Staten Island,N.Y. USPHS Hospital on July 31. Brother Murdoch joined the Union in the port of New York in 1960 sailing as floatman for the Standard Oil Co. from 1926 to 1928 and for the Penn-Central Railroad Ma­ rine Division from 1928 to 1962. He , was born in Hoboken, N.J. and was a resident of Jersey City, N.J. Cremation took place in the Garden State Crema­ tory, North Bergen, N.J. Surviving are his widow, Jeanette; A daughter, Ro­ berta and a sister, Mrs. Katherine V. McLeod of St. Simon's Is., Ga. Stephen M. Tannbh, 40, died in August. Brother Tannish joined the SIU-aflBliated IBU in the port of De­ troit in 1961 sailing as a deckhand for the Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Co. from 1956 to 1957 and for the Merritt, Chapman and Scott Co. from 1957 to 1975. He was a post-World War II veteran of the U.S. Navy. Seafarer Tannish was bora in Oswego, N.Y. and was a resident there. Siuwiving are two sons, Neill and Sean, and a daughter, Janie. # John J. Wynne, 57, expired of bron­ chopneumonia in the Tampa General Hospital on Sept. 7. Brother Wynne joined the SIU in the port of Tampa in 1970 sailing as an AB. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. Born in New York City, he was a resident of Tampa. In­ terment was in the Garden of Memories Cemetery, Tampa. Surviving are four sons, John, Daniel, Joseph and Terrence and a daughter, Mary, of-Tampa. SIU pensioner Jamra T. McDevHt, 65, died of arterio­ sclerosis in Her­ mann Hospital, Houston on Sept. 8. Brother McDevitt joined the Union in the port of New York in 1952 sailing as an AB and 3rd mate. He sailed 38 years. A native of Portland, Ore., he was a resident of Houston. Interment was in Rosewood Memorial' Park Cemetery, Houston. Surviving is an uncle, H. A. Knox, of Houston. John J.Bany,55, died on Oct. 20. Brother Barry joined the SlU-afiSliated IBU in the port of New York in 1960 sailing as a deckhand for the Penn-Central Rail­ road Marine Division from 1945 to 1975. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps in World War II. Bom in Brooklyn, N.Y., he was a resident there. Surviving are his widow, Anna and three daughters, Maureen, Joan and Catherine. SIU pensioner Edmund F. Zareckl,. 67, died of pneu­ monia in the Lake Park Hospital, Sylvania, Ohio on June 12. Brother Zarecki joined the Union in the port of New York in 1960 sailing as a cook since 1942 on Great Lakes freighters. He was bora in Ohio, and was a resident of Holland, Ohio. Interment was in Cal­ vary Cemetery, Toledo. Surviving are three brothers, Victor, Isadore and Am­ brose of Toledo and two sisters. Sister Mary Leona and Mrs. Eva V. Futrel of Holland. Seafarers Log �•£ From SlU to Sierra Club Backing Mounts for All-Alaska Gas Route Support for an all-Alaska natural gas pipeline route is rapidly increas­ ing as strong opposition to the al­ ternate Canadian route continues to grow. The Maritime Trades Depart­ ment, representing 43 AFL-CIO unions and eight million workers, and the SIU were among the first to endorse the all-Alaska route and have now been joined by the Seattle Chamber of Commerce, many U.S. congressmen and environmental groups, including Friends of the Earth, the Sierra Club, the National Audubon Society, the Fairbanks Environmental Center and the Wil­ derness Society. The controversy centers around competing plans to move natural gas from huge reserves recently dis­ covered on Alaska's North Slope to the lower 48 states. The all-Alaska proposal calls for an 809-mile gas pipeline that would run parallel to the Alaska Oil Pipe­ line, which is half completed, to the )ort of Valdez. There the gas would je liquefied, put aboard LNG tank­ ers, carried to the U.S. West Coast for regasification and distributed to consumers through existing pipe­ lines. The alternate Canadian proposal, called the Alaska Arctic Gas Pipe­ line, would require the construction of a 5,600-mile pipeline across the January, 1976 ~x. " "C:--Cv • it is estimated that it would create 24,000 U.S. jobs as opposed to an estimated 12,000 U.S. jobs created by the Canadian route. • unlike the Canadian proposal which would endanger the Arctic National Wildlife Range, this route would utilize the existing oil pipe­ line coiTidor and has been endorsed by environmental groups. Senator Mike Gravel (D-Alaska). undeveloped middle of Alaska and ican control, unlike the Arctic pipethrough Canada to the U.S. Mid- line which would be 51 percent west. Canadian ovmed. The MTD and other supporters • because it would utilize the oil of the all-Alaska route point to sev- pipeline roads and right-of-way, and eral factors in favor of the plan: because it is shorter, it would take • it would be totally under Amer- less time and less money to build. LNG Carriers The LNG tankers which would be used under the all-Alaska route would be built in U.S. shipyards and manned by U.S. seamen. These highly sophisticated energy ships will be required to carry welltrained crews who have received special instruction in all phases of operating these ships and handling their cargo. Because the SIU has realized the importance of being ready for tech­ nological advances in the maritime industry, LNG training courses have been set up at the Harry Lundeberg School and Seafarers will he ready to man these LNG ships if the all-Alaska route is approved. If the SIU is to grow with the ex­ panding American merchant marine and energy industries. Seafarers will need this type of special training to keep pace with the technological advances that are making this ex­ pansion possible. Page 27 ;f ,1. •k ' �LUNDEBERG SCHOOL EDUCATION • TRAINING • UPGRADING Course Descriptions and Starting Dates Deck Department ABLE SEAMAN The course of instruction leading to endorsement as Able Seaman consists of classroom and practical training to in­ clude: Basic Seamanship; Rules of the Road; Wheel Commands; Use of the Magnetic and Gyro Compass; Cargo Handling; Knots and Splices; Blocks and Booms; Firefighting and Emergency Pro­ cedures; Basic First Aid. Course Requirements: Able Seaman (12 Months—^Any Waters)—You must be 19 years of age; have 12 months seatime as Ordinary Seaman, or be a grad­ uate of HLS at Piney Point and have eight months seatime as Ordinary Sea­ man; be able to pass the prescribed phys­ ical, including eyesight without glasses of no more than 20/100—20/100 cor­ rected to 20/40—20/20 and have nor­ mal color vision. Able Seaman (Unlimited — Any Wa­ ters)— You must be 19 years of age; have 36 months seatime as Ordinary Seaman or Able Seaman (12 Months); be able to pass the prescribed physical, including eyesight requirements listed above. Starting Dates: January 22, April J, May 27, July 22. QUARTERMASTER Procedures; Emergency Launching Op­ erations. Included in the course is practi­ cal experience in launching, letting go, rowing and maneuvering a lifeboat in seas, recovery of man overboard, fire­ fighting and emergency procedures. Course Requirements: Must have 90 days seatime in any department. Starting Dates: January 22; February 5,19; March 4, J8; April I, 15, 29; May 13, 27; June 10, 24; July 8, 22; August 5. Engine Department tomated Ships; Firefighting and Emer­ gency Procedures. Course Requirements: Must have rat­ ing (or passed examinations for) FOWT, Electrician, Pumpman, Refrigeration En­ gineer, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer. Machinist, Boilermaker, and Deck En­ gine Mechanic. Must show evidence of at least six months seatime in any one or a combination of the following ratings: FOWT, Electrician, Refrigeration, Pump­ man. Deck Engineer, Machinist, Boiler­ maker, or Deck Engine Mechanic. Starting Dates: February 5; March 4; April I, 29; May 27; June 24; July 22. The course of instruction leading to certification as QMED-^Any Rating. (Qualified Member of the Engine De­ partment) consists of classroom work and practical training to include: Parts of a Boiler and Their Function; Com­ bustible Control Systems; Steam and Water Systems; Fuel Oil Systems; Lubri­ cating Oil Systems; Hydraulic Oil Sys­ tems; Boiler Construction and Repair; Hand Tools and Their Use; Use of Met­ als; Nl(pghine Tool Operation; Com­ pressed Air Systems; Fundamentals of Electricity; Principles of Refrigeration; Safe Handling of Combustible Materials; Piping and Valves, Pumps, Evaporators; Auxiliary Diesel Engines; Starting and Securing Main and Auxiliary Diesel En­ gines; Starting and Securing Main and Auxiliary Units; Engineering Casualty Control; All Codes of Operation of Au= PIney Point Lifeboat Course Instructor Tom Doyle (2nd right) gets together for photo with five of his course grads of (1. to r.): IBU's Larry Snider; Randolph Iannis; Thomas Kreis; Arthur Baredian and Theodore Hawkins. iliary Equipment; Starting and Securing Main Engines. Cour^ Requirements: (If you have a Wiper endorsement only)—Must be able to pass the prescribed physical, including eyesight without glasses of no more than 20/100—20/100 corrected to 26/50— 20/30 and have normal color vision. Must have six months seatime as Wiper, or be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have three months seatime as Wiper. (If you have an engine rating such as Electrician)'—^No requirements. Starting Dates: February 23, April 19, June 14, August 9 LIFEBOATMAN ADVANCED ELECTRICAL PROCEDURES Charlie Nalen (left) QMED instructor at the HLSS, poses with his latest class of graduates recently of (I. to r.): Marvin Lambreth; Arvid Johnson, and James Dial. SIU Scholarship Program One college and two post secondary trade/vocational school scholarships are awarded to Seafarers each year. These scholarships have been specially de­ signed to meet the educational needs of Seafarers. Application requirements are geared for the man who has been out of school several years, so you will only be com­ peting with other seamen with similar educational backgrounds. The awards are •granted in April, but you should begin your application process now. These are the scholarships offered: 1. Four-year college degree scholar- Page 28 The course of instruction leading to endorsement as FOWT (Fireman, Watertender and/or Oiler) consists of class­ room work and practical training to in­ clude: Parts of a Boiler and Their Func­ tion; Steam and. Water Cycle; Fuel Oil and Lube Systems; Fire Fighting and Emergency Procedures. Also included is practical training aboard one of the ships at the school to include: Lighting a Dead Plant; Putting Boilers on the Line; Changing Burners; Operation of .Aux- QMED-Any Rating The course of instruction leading to certification as Quartermaster consists of Basic Navigation instruction to include Radar; Loran; Fathometer; RDF; and also includes a review of Basic Seaman­ ship; use of the Magnetic and Gyro Compass; Rules of the Road; Knots and Splices; Firefighting and Emergency Pro­ cedures. Course Requirements: Must hold en­ dorsement as Able Seaman (Unlimited — Any Waters). Starting Dates: March 4, April 29, June 24. The course of instruction leading to certification as Lifeboatman consists of classroom study and practical training to include: Nomenclature of Lifeboat; L.ifeboat -Equipment; Lifeboat Com­ mands; Types of Davits and Operating FOWT ship. This award is in the amount of $10,000. 2. Two-year community or junior col­ lege or post secondary trade/voca­ tional schools scholarships. These awards are in the amount of $5000. The trade/vocational awards offer var­ ious options if you wish to continue shipping. In such a program you may develop a trade or skill which would im­ prove your performance aboard ship as well as help you obtain a better paying job when you are ashore. Eligibility requirements are as follows: 1. Must be under 35 years of age. This may be waived for Seafarers who have comr>leted one or more years in an accredited college or university. 2. Have not less than two years of actual employment on vessels of companies signatory to Seafarers Welfare Plan (three years for $10,000 scholarship). 3. Have one day of employment on a vessel in the sixth-month period immediately proceeding date of application. The course of instruction in Advanced Electricity consist of classroom and prac­ tical on-the-job training. This includes an introduction to Electrical power sys­ tems, meters, D.C. and A.C, motors and 4. Have 90 days of employment on a vessel in the previous calendar year. Pick up a scholarship application now. They are available in the ports or you may write to the following address and request a copy of the Seafarers Applica­ tion: Seafarers Welfare Plan College Scholarships 275 20th Street Brooklyn, New York 11215 Scholarships For Dependents Four scholarships are awarded to de­ pendents of Seafarers. These four-year scholarships are for $10,000 each at any accredited college or university. If you have three years sea time, encourage your children to apply. They should request the Dependents Application from the above address. Seafarers Log �mnr: pe»iS^ High School Program Is Available to All Seafarers generators as well as trouble shooting, preventive maintenance and emergency repair procedures. The practical training will include the building and testing of various D.C. and A.A. motors and their various D.G. and A.C. motors and their controllers together with the use of multi­ meters, clamp-on ammeters and the megger. Upon completion of the course a Harry Lundeberg School certificate of completion will be issued. Course Requirements: Must hold QMED-any rating. Starting Date: April 19. WELDING The course of instruction in basic welding consists of classroom and onthe-job training including practical train­ ing in electric arc welding and cutting; and oxy-acetylene brazing, welding and cutting. On completion of the course, an HLS Certificate of Graduation will be awarded. Course Requirements: Engine depart­ ment personnel must hold endorsement as OMED—Any Rating; deck and steward department personnel must hold any rating. Starting Dates: February 5. March 18, May 27, July 22. LNG/LPG The course of instruction leading to certification as LNG/LPG crew consists of Basic Chemistry, Tank and Ship Con­ struction, Gasification, Reliquefication Procedures, Inert Gas and l^itrogen Sys­ tems, Instrumentation, Safety and Firefighting, Loading, Unloading and Trans­ porting LNG/LPG. Course Requirements: Engine room personnel must hold QMED—Any Rat­ ing. Others, Deck and Steward Depart­ ment personnel must hold a rating in their department. Length of Course: The normal length of the course is four (4) weeks. Starting Date: March 8. HARRY LUNDEBERG SCHOOL OF SEAMANSHIP UPGRADING APPLICATION Name. (Firsl) (Middle) Mo./Day/Year Address (Street) , Telephone #_ (State) (City) (Zip Code) Book Number Name Last grade completed Date Book Was Issued Port Presently Registered In_ .Port Issued. . Endorsement(s) Now Held _ Social Security #. Piney Point Graduate: • Yes Entry Program: From No • (if so, fill in below) Endorsement(s) Received to. (Dates Attended) Upgrading Program: From. . Endorsement(s) Received to. (Dates Attended) Do you hold a letter of completion for Lifeboat: • Yes • No; Fire Fighting: • Yes • No Dates Available for Training I Am Interested In: DECK AB-12 Months AB Unlimited Quartermaster Lifeboatman STEWARD ENGINE • Electrician • Asst. Cook • QMED • Dk. Eng. • Cook & Baker • FWT • Jr. Eng. • Chief Cook • Oiler • Pumpman • Steward • Dk. Mech. n Machinist • Reefer • Welder • Boilermaker • Advanced Pumpman Procedures • LNG/LPG • Advanced Electrical Procedures • Diesel O Refrigeration Container Mechanic RECORD OF SEATIME — (Show only amount needed to upgrade in rating checked above or attach letter of service, whichever is applicable.) SHIP SIGNATURE RATING HELD DATE OF SHIPMENT DATE OF DISCHARGE DATE RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO; LUNDEBERG UPGRADING CENTER, PINEY POINT, MD. 20674 Steward Department The course of instruction includes classroom and on-the-job training. The Chief Steward will select food and stores for a long voyage to include nutritionally balanced daily menus. He will partici­ pate in all phases of steward department operations at the school, including com­ missary, bake shop and galley. Course Requirements: Three years seatime in ratings above Third Cook and hold "A" Seniority in the SIU; or six months seatime as Third Cook or Assis­ tant Cook; six months as Cook and Baker; six months seatime as Chief Cook and holder of a Certificate of Satisfac­ tory Completion from the HLS Assis­ tant Cook, Second Cook and Baker, and Chief Cook Training Programs; or 12 months seatime as Third Cook or As­ sistant Cook, 12 months seatime as Cook and Baker, and six months seatime as Chief Cook, and holder of a Certificate of Satisfactory Completion of the HLS Chief Cook Training Program, Starting Dates: February 5, March 18, April 29, June 10, July 22. ASSISTANT COOK The course of instruction for the rat­ ing Assistant Cook includes classroom and on-the-job training in preparing and cooking fresh, canned and frozen vege­ tables; how to serve vegetables hot, cold or as salad; menu selection of vegetables to attain the best methods for prepara­ tion, portion control, dietary values and serving procedures. Course Requirements: Twelve months seatime in any Steward Department En­ try Rating. Entry Ratings who have been accepted into the Harry Lundeberg School and show a desire to advance in the Steward Department must have a minimum of three months seatime. Starting Dates: January 22, March 4, April 15, May 27, July 8. COOK AND BAKER The course of instruction includes classroom and on-the-job training in bak­ January, 1976 (City or Town) r- (•, • (Zip) Last year attended Complete this form and mail to: Margaret Nalen Director of Academic Education Harry Lundeberg School Piney Point, Maryland 20674 CHIEF STEWARD District 2. Initiation fees paid in full. 3. All outstanding monetary obliga­ tions, such as dues and loans paid in full. Address (Street) iv-:-- : fc-- • -- . 1. One year's seatime. Book No. (Area Code) Seniority The test will be sent to the Lundeberg School for grading and evaluation. * Or write directly to the Harry Lun­ deberg School. A test booklet and an answer .sheet will be mailed to your home or to your ship. Complete the tests and mail both the test booklet and the answer sheet to the Lundeberg School. (See application on this page.) During your stay at the school, you will receive room and board, study ma­ terials and laundry. Seafarers will pro­ vide their own transportation to and from the school. Following are the requirements for eligibility for the Lundeberg High .School Program; I meet the requirements listed above and I am interested in furthering my edu­ cation. I would like more information on the Lundeberg High School Program. Date of Birth (Last) • • • • Forty-two Seafarers and one Inland Boatman have already successfully com­ pleted studies at the SIU-JBU Academic Study Center in Piney Point, Md., and have achieved high school diplomas. The Lundeberg High School Program in Piney Point offers all Seafarers—re­ gardless of age — the opportunity to achieve a full high school diploma. The study period ranges from four to eight weeks. Classes are small, permitting the teachers to concentrate on the individual student's progress. Any Seafarer who is interested in taking advantage of this opportunity to continue his education can apply in two ways: Go to an SIU office in any port and you will be given a GED Pre-Test. This test will cover five general areas: English Grammar and Literature; So­ cial Studies, Science and Mathematics. I I ing bread, pies, cakes and cookies; prep­ aration of desserts such as custards, pud­ dings, canned fruit and gelatin desserts. The Cook and Baker will be able to de­ scribe preparation of all breakfast foods, and be familiar with menu selection of breakfast foods, and bread and desserts for appropriate meals. Course Requirements: Twelve months seatime as Third Cook; or 24 months seatime in Steward Department; six months of which must be as Third Cook or Assistant Cook; or six months as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and a holder of a Certificate of Satisfactory Completion from the HLS Assistant Cook Training Course. Starting Dates: January 22; February 5,19; March 4, 18; April 1, 15, 29; May 13, 27; June 10, 24; July 8, 22; August 5. CHIEF COOK The course of instruction includes classroom and on-the-job training in preparation of soups, sauces and gravies. The student will be able to describe prep­ aration of thickened or clear soups, and explain preparation and use of special sauces and gravies. The Chief Cook will be able to state the primary purpose of cooking meat and define cooking terms used in meat cookery, and describe prin­ ciples and methods of preparing and cooking beef, pork, veal, lamb, poultry and seafood. Course Requirements: Twelve months seatime as Cook and Baker; or three years seatime in the Steward Depart­ ment, six months of which must be as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, and six months as Cook and Baker; or six months seatime as Third Cook or Assist­ ant Cook and six months seatime as Cook and Baker, and holder of a Cer­ tificate of Satisfactory Completion of the HLS Assistant Cook, and Cook and Bak­ er Training Program; or 12 months sea­ time as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and six months seatime as Cook and Baker, and holder of a Certificate of Satisfactory Completion of the HLS Cook and Baker Training Program. Starting Dates: February 19, April 1, May 13,June 24, A ugust 5. Note: Courses and starting dates are subject to change at any time. Any change will he noted in the LOG. Page 29 �Bruce Knight I Seafarer Bruce I Knight, 48, has been shipping with the SIU since 1945, and began sailing as bosun in 1962. A native of Virginia, Brother Knight now makes his home in Chesapeake, Va. with his wife Gisela. He ships from the port of Norfolk. 'i Floyd Peavoy 30th Recertified Class The 30th Class of Seafarers gradu­ ated from the Bosuns Recertification Program this month, and 331 of our members have now had the opportunity to learn more about the Union and the entire maritime industry. The Bosun is the top unlicensed man on our SlU-contracted ships; he is the leader of the crew. The Seafarers who have participated in the Recertification Program are more qualified to lead their crews, are able to hold better shipboard meetings, and should be more able to answer questions by any crewmember. It is more important now than ever before that the SIU membership be an infonned membership. In order for that to happen, the members themselves must take an interest in all that aiu-cts them and their Union, from events on the waterfront to actions in the Halls of Congress. This objective was one of the main reasons for establishing this pro­ gram: to keep the SIU membership bet­ ter informed, to take the message right to the ships, rather than only hearing it at the Union Halls. After more than two years of putting Seafarers through this program, with more and more Recertified Bosuns leading our crews, that goal is being ac­ complished. But more work must be done. For only when that goal is com­ pletely realized, when the entire SIU membership is more fully informed, will the job security of all be assured for the future. Jesse Lewis Clayton Thompson Louis Arena Seafarer Jesse Lewis, 48, has been an SIU member since 1947, and he began shipping out as bosun in 1951. A native of North Carolina, Brother I.ewis now makes his home in Everett, Wash, with his wife Shirley. He ships from the port of Seattle. Seafarer Clayton Thompson, 58, has been a member of the SIU since 1951, and started ship­ ping out as bosun during the 1960's. A native of Ken­ tucky, Brother Thompson now ships from the port of New Orleans where he makes his home. Seafarer Louis "Polly" Arena, 53, has been a member of the SIU • since 1941, and started shipping out as bo­ sun in 1960. A na­ tive of New Or­ leans, Brother Arena ships from that port and continues to make his home there. Walter Compton John Ohannasian John Gallagher Seafarer Walter Compton, 53, has been a member of the SIU since 1946, and began shipping out as bosun in 1952. A native of Virginia, he now makes his home in Portsmouth, Va. with his wife Virginia. Brother Comp­ ton ships from the port of Norfolk. Seafarer John Ohannasian, 53, has been an SIU member since1949, and has been sail­ ing as bosun for over 15 years. A native of Michigan, Brother Ohanna­ sian now makes his home in Miami, Fla. He ships from the port of Jacksonville. Seafarer John Gallagher, 52, has been an SIU mem­ ber since 1942, and he began shipping out as bosun in 1950. A native of Philadelphia, Brother Gallagher ships from that port and continues to make his home there with his wife Catherine. Walter Cousins Seafarer Walter Cousins, 58, has been shipping with the SIU for 32 years, and began sailing as bosun in 1952. A native of South Carolina, , Brother Cousins t: now makes his home in Santa Ana, Calif, with his wife Elizabeth. He ships from the port of Wilmington. A! Book Program With the successful completion by six more members tbis month, the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program has now graduated 203 Seafarers with full 'A' book status. The six graduates this month are Daniel Armitstead, Christo­ pher Bohannon, Byron Elliott, Steve Grisham, Peter Moore, and Cy Perkins. The purpose of this program is to give new full book members a chance to sharpen their seafaring skills and at the same time gain a better understand­ ing of our Union's operations, functions and goals. Not only does the 'A' Seniority Pro­ gram benefit the new full book member who will have greater shipping oppor­ tunities with his 'A' book, but it also benefits the entire membership. The brothers who graduate from this pro­ gram are valuable additions to our Union's membership because they are well prepared to take on the responsi­ bilities and obligations of a full *A' book member, thereby increasing the SIU's strength and unity. Page 30 The Bosuns Recertification Program is now two-and-a-half years old, and in that time the Seafarers who have spent the one month at the Harry Lundeberg School and one month at Union Head­ quarters have gained invaluable knowl­ edge about the the SIU, the problems it faces and the way it deals with them. Seafarer Floyd Peavoy, 47, has been a member of the SIU since 1949, and has been ship­ ping out as bosun for the past five years. A native of Redwood Falls, Minn., Brother Peavoy now ships from the port of New Orleans where he makes his home with his wife Bobbie Nell. Eduardo Bonefont Seafarer Eduardo "Eddie" Bonefont, 56, has been an SIU member since 1942, and began shipping out as bo­ sun in 1947. A na­ tive of Puerto Rico, Brother Bonefont ships from that port and continues to make his home there with his wife Angelina. Ray Broadus Seafarer Ray Broadus, 34, has been sailing with the SIU for 17 years, and began shipping out as bo­ sun in 1970. A na­ tive of Mobile, he continues to make his home there with his wife Frances. Brother Broadus ships from the port of Houston. Arthur Camphell Seafarer Arthur Campbell, 50, has been shipping with the SIU since 1959, and began sailing bosun four years ago. A native of Nicaragua, Brother Campbell now ships from the port of New Orleans where he makes his home. Daniel Armitstead Steve Grisham Christopher Bohannon Seafarer Daniel Armitstead has been shipping with the SIU since 1968. Sailing in the black gang. Brother Arm­ itstead obtained his QMED rating at Piney Point before attending the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program. A native and resident of Seattle, Brother Armit­ stead ships from that port. Seafarer Steve G.isham graduated from the Harry Lundeberg School five years ago and began sailing in the deck department. Brother Grisham returned to Piney Point to study for his AB's ticket before starting the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program. A native and resident of Miami, Fla., Brother Grisham ships from the port of Jack­ sonville. Seafarer Christo­ pher Bohannon graduated from the Harry Lundeberg School in 1972. Shipping in the en­ gine room. Brother Bohannon returned to Piney Point in 1975 to obtain his QMED endorsement before beginning the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program. A native of St. Petersburg, Fla., Broth­ er Bohannon ships out of Tampa. Peter Moore Byron Elliott Seafarer Peter Moore has been sailing with the SIU for two years. A graduate of the Harry Lundeberg School, Brother Moore returned to the school to obtain his FOWT endorse­ ment before attending the 'A' Seniority Program. A native and resident of Lexington Park, Md., Brother Moore ships from the port of Baltimore. Seafarer Byron Elliot joined the SIU in 1972 when he graduated from the Harry Lunde­ berg School. Broth­ er Elliot returned to Piney Point to study for his QMED endorsement before attending the Seniority Upgrading Pro­ gram. A native and resident of Yuma, Ariz., Brother Elliot ships out of the port of Houston. Perkins Seafarer Cy Per­ kins has been sail­ ing with the SIU since his graduation from the Harry Lundeberg School in 1973. Shipping as an AB, Brother Perkins obtained his ticket at Piney Point before attending the Seniority Upgrad­ ing Program. Brother Perkins is a na­ tive and resident of Quincy, Mass. He ships from the port of New York. Seafarers Log �•• li. ' "-'* ' ^. let's All Make the SPAD Honor Roll this Year HOW DOES SPAD WORK? ••. '^^Trf-:f.^r;X - • '• ^••'•>;:'4ii':P^;rjvk''A •';! "' -"• --V i r',aV.ii'V',^-> '.' SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. Through the support of political candidates whose philosophies and political programs are consistent with Seafarers we f :£ may attain laws which promote Seafarers' economic, political and trade union objectives—and protect the jobs and job security of American seamen, 'y,\ Legisla^tion Tliat Affects Your Joto 1. JONES ACT—Guarantees that all cargo shipped from one American port to another goes on U.S.-flag ships. This Act is constantly being attacked by powerful lobbies in Washington, such as the oil companies. We must he able to fight these attacks. 2. VIRGIN ISLANDS LOOPHOLE—We must try to close the loophole in the Jones Act which exempts the Virgin Islands from its provisions. The cargo that is daily shipped from a re­ finery in the Virgin Islands to U.S. east coast ports, if carried on U.S. ships, would he sufficient to put a major portion of the laidup U.S. tanker fleet hack to work. Presently this oil is moved entirely by foreign-flag vessels. 3MTORD FLAG BILL—^This piece of legislation would con­ trol the predatory rate cutting of non-national shipping lines which are competing unfairly with our American shipping operators. If these U.S. shipping lines leave certain foreign trades because of the rate cutting, it means less jobs for American seamen. -• • --p. 6. NAVY ENCROACHMENT—The Navy has been expanding its operations at the expense of the privately owned, unionmanned U.S. merchant marine. We must he able to stop these encroachments such as the Navy's construction of three tugs to "commercial standards". These tugs should he chartered from private operators. The Navy must go to Congress for its funds and SPAD donations are essential to help us fight against the Navy in the halls of Congress. I I• 7. CARGO PREFERENCE—If we could get a cargo prefer­ ence law into effect it would guarantee that a certain amount of U.S. cargo would he carried on American-flag ships. Last year we were successful in getting an oil cargo preference law throng Congress hut it was pocket vetoed by President Ford. .I . sf -lf-C- • 4. THREE-WATCH SYSTEM—Attacks have been made on the three-watch system for voyages under 1,800 miles. Certairi groups are trying to switch to a two-watch system thereby en­ dangering the job security and the safety of seamen. We All contributions to SPAD are voluntary. ••.••yhv:" he able to combat these attacks. The law prohibits the use of any Union money, such as dues, 5. TRADE REFORM ACT OF 1974—The SIU helped enact provisions in this law covering service industries of vhich t^^ initiation fees, etc., for political activities. Therefore, the tttost effective way the trade unionist can taSb maritime industry is a part. This means toong other things, favorable msodtime laws such th^ the harmful effects that discriniiiiatory trade practices by part in pol^s---a^ h^ politick contrihuti^^ foreign nations have on U.S. service ind^sties, includiiag mari­ as those ab6ve:^s through v^ time, will he considered for the first time at the intern^^ •^SPAD.' trade talks in Geneva this fall. k*'r2 SUFARERS POLIHCIIL ACTIVITY DONATION BROORLYH. H.Y. 11232 675 FOURTH AVENUE Date. Contributor's Name State Address. S.S. No. . Zip Code ^ SPAD is a soDaratt ' ^efrtRited foftdi^ltplproo^®, •.rtsiussd to further..,its objects and purposes including but not'limited to Furthering the potiticak'sYreiat'aTld economic Ibterests of Seafarer seamen, the preservation and furthering Of the American Merchant Marine with if for seamen and the advancemilnt of trade union concepts. In conjtection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to pollticial candidates for elective M *1° rnntributinn mav be solicited Of , received because of force, job discrimination, finatKial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as5 aa COnOlllon condition Ul of nicmuciamp membership iii in the Union (SlUNA AGLIWD)^ ... or of eniployade by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Seafarers Union ment. If a contribution is made J, certified mail within thirty days^tff the contribution for investigation and or SPAD at the above address, appTiprlafe" actio'n'and'Tef'und. if involuntary. Support SPAD YD^ and further your economic, political and social interests, American trade upiOA. cqncepls^^and Seafpi^ seamen. tbSPAD January, 1976 >propriate ^ervisory officer is (or will be) available for purchase (A copy of our report filed with the appropriate U.S. Goveil^ment Printing Office, Washington, D.C^ 20402j) from the Superintendent of Documentsi, "" $20' Signature of Solicitor 1975 Port Page 31 # �• \•C , •; r:: •B SEAFARERS •"li LOG January, 1976 Official pabllaaciaii af tlMSBAFARBAS INTBUNATIONAL UNION*Atlaatte, OaU, Lakaa and IiOaatf Watara BNatrlat* ATL-CIO m 392 Donated $100 I, More to SPAII in 1975 The jolldmng Seafarers and other concerned individuals,' 392 in all, hav^-^^lnof^trqted dn gctive interest in participating in political and legislative ^ activities which are vital to both our job security and our sdcia^tmd e&ono^c w^are, hy vdlunfauly donatlrig $100 or more to the Seafarers Political Activities Donation (SPAD) fund in 1975. (The law prohibits the use df any ttnion tmne^^ch as dues, ihiHatipn fees, etc., for political activities. The most effective way the trade unionist can take part in politics is through voluntprgif^litieql contribittiotis.) ^eventefi^ who have realized how important it is to let the SIU's voice be heard in the Halls of Congress have contributed $200, four haveMntributed $300, and^e i$60d. For the past eight months the LOG has been running the SPAD honor rolls because the Union feels that in the upcoming months'Our politicM roldnuist bp maintained if the livelihoods of Seafarers are to be protected. Smith, H. C. Parsons, L.R. McNeedly,!. AliEaiBS, R. A. iiMdad,M. Batts,W. Edwards, K. Smith, J. H. Peiyne, O. Meester,E. Baa,E. AdRhis,W. Caceres, J. EhlerSjT.C. Sorel,!. Pecquex, F. llaU,K.M.Merson, D. Air,R.N. Cadiz, S. Elberson, N. Spencer, G. Algina, J. Hail,M. Messer, C.V Jg? Pelfrey, M. . Caffey,!. EUa, P• D. I I, jPeralta,R. |>erez,l. Algina^J.F. Cain,F.N. Allen,!. Campbell, A, Amniani,W. CampbeD, D. Almasco, B. _ Campbell, J. Alonso,!. @CapeIla,F. Ipedo, S. J. Carbone, V. irson, A. ^P. [erson, D. Castle, V. , ifAnderson, E. Cirignano, L. Aiideison. J. E. Gha^l, E. Ffrraira, Ai^ Ferreira,'!.| iy,0.1|. Mntiiiey, E. X. i I Quinnonez, R. JMuHcdechea,!. I. Chtisniap,JC.,j |letcliejr< Mo|hris,E. ;s--aafc« AiinHG. C Aronica, A. Amdte,L. Arthofer, P. Anbusson, E. Clarfc,!. Cbiusen, C. Confone. W. ATeiy,R.H. l^bkowski Partlett,N. ||aBiia,N.N. il^m, A.J. |Bentz,H. pergerjD. |^rglund,Bv Compton^ W. ConkIin,K. Conklni,K.!»' Conway, T. P. Ertex,M> Fagaif^^ ^^Peth,C. ^itciieli;W*L. Poulsen,V. Powers, J.N, Pow, J, Pretare,G.£. ^ [orous,C.D. [oneycutt^.i V :• • ;foi^r,F.iG* Frey,C. r Galii^tt Corletta, P. f^ Coutant,W. E^|-^'' ' Garl Cox,E. GarciafR»; :Crocco,G. >'l^^cfard, C.'L. Cross,M. Gaskill,H. |lmies,,L. Jordan, Jordan, R. Eanoa,M#;.-|5 Bluitt,!. p!ayisi''T.« I) Bnraette, Pr A. GiH,P.D. Jdstus, J. Kastinai A*' Deagn^ Bebamr^ M. Dechamip, A Beljgad% Demetrias, Ji IJiddmehic^^^ Di Giorgio, J. Deal^ W. J. polg«B, D, i( 0ntt(»rer, J. Brown, I. ^Binwne, G;,;a,:- :r^;.'^"Proiak, Bryan, E.R. Dryden, J. t. Bryant, B. 4::a^Ptt«;ote,.C. > Bttckley,T. W'^ Bnrfce,T. I .. I Mcpison, J. 4. R6tteii|b»acher 1,0. J||~Biindi$, o. ^ /S^"Rial,:M. |piUigan,M. . Ries,C* ^ Riley, E. Rivera, R. ^ Roberts, L. A. Robertson, L. ] Robertson, T. 3 Rondo, C. p. ^vis,J. Brand, H. Brannan^G. Brown, G. A. piagffuder, W. R. Iprshee, ^ Fpster,!. piseph, E. BradU^,E. i | Mdrris,W. I '^R<inosa, J. Cunniiigltom, J. M. Gaskins, T. Cnnhingham, W. Gentile, C. Bonefont, J.D. iiBdhser,L.' .• ' V . • - Bou^breau, Ri |^^,C. J. Petrich,L. Porter, J. pemstein, A. Bishop,F.A. |Slanton,M. 1'' Michael, NHller,C.]l. Hall, !r.,l^ Royalj F-• : ree, J. lroy,E. MtFarland, D. It. ;Gai*y,F.;L; ilc|aNe,M. M3c»y,G..SK Nielsen, R. Norlhcutt,L Obrien, C. Ruhl, M. Russo,M. ^ Sacco, J. qUvera, W. J. 0Sacco, M. SaecdjF, 6neilI,D.R. aiimr, H. Saiih,F. Sal#^H. Saiamnns, i. McKay, :ill :obd, I> !• H. Gonzalez, C. L. King, S. Gorman, J. J... \v Klein, A.i|||| GoiildjR, Goiild,T, Gif)unias,S. Griffith,!. Grima, y. • Grksom, F| Dwyer,J. Gntnino, E* Gnerttn, L. CMen, A Eddias, J GutRfi^ AS. -I HZ |p:Kny»li ,rkih,G.^ $600 Honor Roll Koen,E Pomerlane, R. Kool,L. Krajewdd, Pulver, E. Euani^oiii Bubaks,H. Hall,?. Retirees, Sailors Snug Harbor, McCniiough, L. LaHaye,F. $300 Honor Roll Eallave, D. Lambert, M, •• - $200 Honor Roll Arte, J. Avers, A. Bergeria, S. Burke, T. Bellinger, W. Brooks, ^ Connolly, M.W. Curtis, T. Davis, J. R. Fitzgerald, J. Gatewood, L. Lomas, A. Mesford, H. Nelson, J. Richardson, N. Riddle, D. Terpe, K. Sawin,M. Schroyer, 1]^. Scott, G. Seaforon,SL Seager,T. Selzer,R. •SeI^riS.:r:'li Spinel, H. Staple, F.J. . Stephens, C. Stevens, R.E. Stevens,W.W. Sulllhs,F. Suriick,R.BU Swiderski, J. Bf: • y-m -lannerjC. ':;3| •paylorjG. |lrelegados, G. 3 Therman, E. Wi. ^omas, J^ Tirelli, E. Torres, J. Troy,S. Troxclair, H. TE^riier,?. Tyler, E. Uriola, J. Vaughan, WiP* Vil^,L. . • yukmir, G. P^ce, W.' • ; ::Walker,G. 7:| Weeks,!. Weaver, A. White, C. White, W3 WiIbum,R. Waisch,E.Pi WHliams,!. WilUams,R. Wilson, B, Wilson, C ^ Wilson,!. Wingfield,P.G| Winqiai8f,G. :'1| , Shaibi,N^'3:';;i; Worley, M, Shappo, Ma ;Yahia, S. &h«pard,E. Si^lei^J* Silvera;M;^ ''•'331 Yarmola,!. V � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1970-1979 Description An account of the resource Volumes XXXII-XLI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource January 1976 Description An account of the resource Headlines: U.S.UNEMPLOYMENT RATE REMAINS AT 8.3% ELECTIONS FOR ALCOHOL SEMINAR U.S.--USSR SIGN 6-YEAR SHIPPING PACT HALL IS INSTALLED ON PRESIDENT'S TRADE PANEL CHARLES H. LOGAN, SIU FRIEND AND CONSULTANT, PASSES AWAY AT 75 IN NEW ORLEANS MEMBERSHIP MEETING HELD IN JACKSONVILLE NAVY-MERCHANT MARINE RELATIONS TORPEDOED MOODY ASKS HOUSE TAX ACTION REPAIR BIDS GO OUT ON THE TRANSPANAMA RUSSIAN LAND BRIDGE CUT-RATES THREATEN SHIPPERS NEW INFORMATION ON THE MAYAGUEZ INCIDENT BARQUE PEKING ARRIVES AT SOUTH ST. SEAPORT LABOR SECRETARY DUNLOP QUITS SIU UPGRADER TALKS ABOUT OUR PAST AND FUTURE SOCIAL SECURITY, MEDICARE, MEDICAID ARE FOR YOU THOUSANDS LOSE THEIR PENSION AS YEAR BEGINS JOINT AND SURVIVOR ANNUITY BENEFIT OFFERED IN PENSION PLAN THE SPIRIT OF BROTHERHOOD IN THE HOLIDAY SEASON 1975 IN RETROSPECT: AN IMPORTANT YEAR FOR THE U.S. MARITIME HLSS NALEN HONORED FOR WORK IN THE TRANSPORTATION FIELD SEAFARERS 1975 TAX INFORMATION FULL SPEED TO 1976 - AN ACTIVE YEAR POLITICALLY BACKING MOUNTS FOR ALL-ALASKA GAS ROUTE Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1/1/1976 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXXVIII, No. 1 1976 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/e85018873442e70ab56e22dff1faff22.PDF b58720eab70306cfe87b1afd05c7fbb1 PDF Text Text - -v'';.' V "-'-T' r^- •^-;.;-|.yyS7=^.'.-'" •t 1. ^4'' rl P" :i J 1 '• I'V \i^\ •' ' • . .* ? T - " ft This special edition of the July Seafarers LOG contains the new Tanker and Freightship Agreements which have been overwhelniingly ratified by the membership, both in the Union Halls and aboard ship. The new agreements, which became effective June 16, 1975 and which run until midnight, June 15, 1978, are repeated here in their entirety. NOTE: All changes contained in the new contract are indicated by shading. Freightship Agreement Tanker Agreement See Page 18 See Page 2 •V • . •%»:• J Mi mp'^w 1' 'i "• : : • •r. i :,^r K'M ••KI%-'7'-'U :.'•(••: -I' ^^•• 7a, July 1971 !( �•V NEW STANDARD TANKER AGREEMENT -••'SA-: • 'M- between SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and inland Waters District, AFL-CIO •i:: and Contracted Companies V i 3.-' June 16.1975-June 15.1978 1' rticlein Deck Department: J .i . Page .9 ^ Page Division of Overtime Page Division of Watches Page MenStandingSeaWatches.:.,-..'.............. Page a^^s ... v..... I...-'. 9 . , hfe 2 , , ...-.A,/, ' . ' „ ; .. 9 9 9 9 ' '' Hours and Duties Aifide VIOtherProyisioiis : Article VII Effective Dates Article Vm Terminatioii Steward Department Working Rules Steward Department Guide Ship] * ^ . Page Page Page ..... Page / Page >. 1. Page 12 1313 13 13 14 �TANKER AGREEMENT ARTICLE i EMPLOYMENT SECTION 1. The Company recogiiizes the Union as the sole and exclusive bargaining representative of all Unlicensed Personnel employed on board American-flag vessels owned or operated by the Company or its sub­ sidiaries. SECTION 2. The Union agrees to furnish the Com­ pany with capabla, competent and physically fit persons when and where they are i^equired, and of the ratings needed to fill vacancies necessitating the employment of Unlicensed Personnel in ample time to prevent any delay in the scheduled departure of any vessel covered by this agreement. To. assure maximum harmonious relations and in ordar to obtain the best qualified em­ ployees with the least, risk of a delay in the scheduled departure of any vessel covered by this agreement, the Company agrees to secure all Unlicensed Personnel through the Hiring Halls of the Union. If, for any rea­ son, the Union does not furnish the Company with ca­ pable, competent hnd physically fit persons when and where they are Quired, and of the ratings needed to fill such vacancies, in ample time to prevent any delay in the scheduled departure of any vessel covered by this agreement, the Company may then obtain members of the Unlicensed Personnel from any available source, in which case the Union shall be notified. SECTION 3. The Company agrees, that as a condi­ tion of employment all Unlicensed Personnel shall be­ come members of the Union within thirty-one days after the execution of this agreement, or within thirtyone days after hire, whichever is later, and shall remain members of the IJnion while employed by the Com­ panies listed in Appendix A, attached hereto, and made a part hereof, during the life of this agreement. The Company is not obligated to take steps to enforce this provision unless due notice is received in writing from ithe Unionj to the effect that a member of the Unli­ censed Personnel is not in compliance herewith. SECTION 4. (a) The Union agrees that the Company has the right to reject (by written notation on the job assignment slip) any applicant for employment who the Company considers unsatisfactory or unsuitable for the vacancy, or to discharge any member of the Un­ licensed. Personnel who, in the opinion of the Company, is not Satisfactory. If the Union considers the rejection of any applicant for employment or the discharge of any mhmber of the Unlicensed Personnel as being with­ out reasonable cause such action by the Company shall be dealt with under the grievance procedure and the Union agrees that any such rejection or discharge shall not cause any vessel to be delayed on her scheduled departure. (b) Unlicensed Personnel when applying for employ­ ment shall submit to the physical examination pre­ scribed by the Company, and shall submit from time to, time thereafter to such physical examination as may be required by the Company. In the event any decision of the Company physician is challenged by the Union, as to the physical fitness of a member of the Unlicensed Personnel, such member shall be re-examined by a Public Health Physician and his decision shall bo binding. SECTION 5. The Company agrees not to discriminate against any member of the Unlicensed Personnel for legitimate Union activities, and the Company further agrrees that no person referred in accordance with this Article, shall be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex, national or geographic origin. SECTION 6'. Tile term Unlicensed Personnel as used in this Agreement shall not include super-cargoes, ca­ dets, pursers and livestock tenders. SECTION 7. Either party shall have the right, upon written notification to the other, to re-negotiate any part or all of Article 1. Upon receipt of such notification the parties to this agreement shall meet within seven (7) days for negotiations of this issue. SECTION 8. (a) Subject to the provisions of this Article and of the Shipping Rules promulgated in ac­ cord herewith, jobs shall be referred and held on the following seniority basis: (1) Class "A" seniority rating, the highest seniority rating, shall be held by: A- all unlicensed seamen who possessed such rating on September 8, 1970, pursuant to the Shipping Rules then in effect; B. all unlicensed seamen who possess Class B seniority rating pursuant hereto, and who have shipped regularly as defined herein for eight (8) consecutive years, pro­ vided such seamen have maintained their Class B senior­ ity rating without break and provided further that they have completed satisfactorily the advanced course of training then offered by the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship for the Department in which such sea­ men regularly_ship; and C. all unlicensed seamen who have been upgrraded to Class A seniority rating by the Seafarers Appeals Board pursuant to the authority set forth herein. (2) Class "B" Seniority rating, the second highest seniority rating, shall be held by: A. all unlicensed seamen who possessed such rating on September 8, 1970, pursuant to the Shipping Rules then in effect; B. all unlicensed seamen who possess Class C seniority rating pursuant hereto and who have shipped regularly as defined herein for two (2) consecutive years; and C. all unlicensed seamen who possess Class C senior­ ity rating pursuant hereto and who have graduated from the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship entry rat­ ing training program and have been issued a ship as­ signment card in accordance with the Shipping Rules, then in effect. (3) Class "C" seniority rating, the lowest seniority rating shall be possessed by all unlicensed seamen who do not possess either Class A or Class B seniority rat­ ings. (4) For the purposes of upgrading seniority, "ship­ ping regularly" shall mean employment as an unlicensed seamen for no less than ninety (90) days during each calendar year aboard one or more American-fiag vessels covered by this collective bargaining agreement. The time required to constitute "shipping regularly" shall be reduced proportionately in accord with the amount of bona fide in or out-patient hospital time spent dur­ ing a given calendar year by a covered seamen. No sea­ man shall' suffer any loss of seniority credit accrued prior to his entry of military service in the armed forces of the United States if he registers to ship in covered employment within one. hundred twenty (120) days fol­ lowing his separation from military service. (b) Subject to Section 3 of this Article 1, assign­ ments to jobs within the foregoing classes of seniority rating shall be made without regard to union affliation. - (c) There is created the Seafarers Appeals Board, a permanent board of four (4) members, to hear and determine all disputes arising under this Article 1, and to promulgate and administer the Shipping Rules au­ thorized by this Section 8. (d) The Seafarers Appeals Board, shall have the power to reduce from time to time, but not the power to increase, the requirements for seniority ratings set forth herein; and if such power is exercised, the Board shall arrange for effective publication of such decision. The Seafarers Appeals Board shall also add newly con­ tracted companies to Appendix A, and shall promulgate Shipping Rules, including reasonable disciplinary, ad­ ministrative and procedural rules and regulations, to govern employment operations of hiring halls and the seniority and referral to jobs of all unlicensed personnel under and pursuant to this Agreement. Such Shipping Rules'may provide for rotary shipping within classes, shall provide for full seniority credit for employment by, or election to any office or job in, or any employ­ ment taken at the behest of, the Union (which senior­ ity credit is hereby granted), and may include reason­ able, non-discriminatory preferences to be accorded to unlicensed personnel, as well as provisions for total or partial seniority credit, to be gi'anted in the Board's reasonable discretion in cases other than those set forth herein where a seaman's shipping employment has been interrupted by circumstances beyond his control and where denial of such seniority credit would work an undue hardship. The provisions of this subsection (d) shall be subject to the following subparagraphs: (1) The said Shipping Rules may not be inconsistent with this Agreement, nor may they change the intent and purpose hereof. (2) Rotary shipping within Classes A, B and 0 of seniority rating shall be based on a period of unemploy­ ment of ninety (90) days. (3) Class C personnel with a certificate of satisfac­ tory completion of the entry rating training program of the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship shall be preferred for employment over Class C personnel. (4) As part of the Food and" Ship Sanitation Pro­ gram, there is hereby established "The Steward's De­ partment Recertification Program," which shall be exclusively operated by Employer Trustees for the pur­ pose of reclassifying and recertifying Steward depart­ ment personnel, pursuant to arrangements and details to be worked out. Six (6) months after such program is initiated in any port, " j^all be preferrM for employment over other -whenever possible, , '\ (6) "fhe Steward Department decertification Program and the Deck' Department Recertification Program for Bosuns, heretofore established, may be modified or dis­ continued in whole or in part when circumstances so warrant. (7) Within each class of seniority in the Deck De­ partment, the Engine Department and the Steward De­ partment, preference for employment shall be given to all entry ratings who are endorsed as Lifeboatmen in the United States Merchant Marine by the United States Coast Guard, unless the requirement of such endorse­ ment has been waived by the Seafarers Appeals Board. (8) The job circulation regulations may provide for requiring those possessing a seniority rating below Class B to leave a vessel after no less than sixty (60) days or one round trip, whichever is longer, provided further that this regulation may not be applied so as to cause a vessel to sail shorthanded. There shall be no bumping within Class A. No transportation, sub­ sistence or wages shall be paid a man joining or leaving a vessel through exercise of seniority privileges, not­ withstanding any provisions of Article II, Section 65 of this Agreement. Any disputes arising out of the application of this subparagraph shall be decided under the procedures of the Seafarers Appeals Board. (e) The Seafarers Appeals Board shall include in the Shipping Rules promulgated in accord herewith, reasonable rules of procedure to govern matters coming before it. (f) The Seafarers Appeals Board shall have four (4) members, two appointed by the Union and two appointed by that committee representing the majority of contracted employers for purposes of negotiations with Union, commonly known as the Management Ne­ gotiating Committee. Each party shall also appoint two alternates for the members so appointed, to serve in the absence of such members. (g) The quorum for any action by the Seafarers Appeals Board shall be at least one member appointed by each party. At any meeting of the Seafarers Appeals Board the members appointed by each party shall col­ lectively cast an equal number of votes regardless of the actual number of members present and voting. Except as otherwise provided herein, decisions of the Seafarers Appeals Board shall be unanimous. In the event of a tie vote, the Board shall elect an impartial person to resolve the deadlocked issue. In the event the Board is not able to agree on such an impartial person, the matter shall be submitted to final and bind­ ing arbitration in New York City pursuant to the Vol­ untary Labor Arbitration Rules then in effect of the American Arbitration Association. (h) Any person or party subject to or aggrieved by the application of this Section 8 shall have the right to submit any matter hereunder to the Seafarers Appeals Board for determination. Such submission shall be in writing, shall set forth the facts in sufficient detail to identify the matter at issue, and shall be sent by certified mail, return requested, to the Se^ desiring to be heard in person before the Board shall re­ quest the same in his written application. In such event the applicant shall be notified at least two (2) weeks prior to the Board's next regular meeting of the date and location of such meeting, and the applicant may attend such meeting at his own expense and be heard. SECTION 9. The parties hereto agreS that the ap­ propriate unit, for representation purposes, is the Un­ licensed Personnel aboard the vessels owned or con­ trolled, as aforesaid, by all the companies listed on Appendix A, and any amendments to said Appendix, as set forth herein. -"i I I 7 \\ •1^ i iI ^ I r-i SECTION 10. The Union, shall protect and indemnify the companies party to this agreement in any cause of action based on improper application by the Union of the employment provisions of Article 1 of this Agreement. The Company shall protect, and indemnify the Union in any cause of action based on improper application by the Company, of the employment pro­ visions of Article 1 of this Agreement. SECTION 11. The provisions hereof are subject to Federal and State Law and if any part hereof is in con­ flict therewith, such part shall be deemed inapplicable and to the extent thereof, shall be deemed severed from this Agreement, the remainder of which shall remain in full force and effect. (6) As a part of the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, there is hereby established "The Deck De­ partment Recertification Program for Bosuns," which shall be exclusively operated byHLSS Trustees for the purpose of classifying and recertifying Deck Depart­ ment personnel, pursuant to arrangements and details to be worked out. Six (6) months after such program is initiated in any port, such? SECTION 12. Alien or non-resident seamen in the Far East, may execute written authorizations to the Seafarers' Vacation Plan, assigning to the Union, vaca­ tion benefit payments which may be due such seamen, in discharge of their Union monetary obligations for initiation fee and dues; and the parties further agree that new seamen employed or seamen who have not as yet paid their full initiation fee to the Union, may execute written authorizations to the Seafarers' Vaca­ tion Plan, assigning to the Union, vacation benefit pay­ ments which may be due such seamen in discharge of their Union initiation fee obligation. All of the forego- .i! •if- �ingi authorizations shall be in accordance with the provi­ sions of applicable law. The Collective Bargaining Agreement between the parties, as amended, is to remain in effect as herein­ after provided. SECTION 7. COMMENCEMENT OF EMPLOY­ MENT. Pay for seamen ordered by the Company shall start when the man is required to pass the Doctor, go to the Company office or report aboard the ship ^th his gear and ready for work, whichever occurs first, i ARTICLE If GENERAL RULES SECTION 1. PASSES. The Company agrees to issue passes to the Union representatives for the purpose of contacting its members aboard vessels of the Company covered by this Agreement. Representatives of the Union shall be allowed on board at any time but shall not interfere with men at work unless said men are properly relieved. (The relief gets no extra compensation.) SECTION 8. TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT. Any man leaving a vessel shall, upon request, be given a slip showing reason for his termination of employ­ ment. SECTION 9. STATEMENT OF EARNINGS. Un­ licensed crewmembers shall be given a. complete record of all earnings and deductions for the voyage not later than at the time of payoff. SECTION 10. CUSTOMARY DUTIES, (a) Mem­ SECTION 2. DELEGATES, (a) One man in each bers of all departments shall perform the necessary deparment shall be elected by the Unlicensed Seamen duties for the continuance of the operations of the in that department to act as Departmental Delegate. vessel as set forth in this Agreement. Necessary work Such Delegates shall, together with the Permanent shall include any operation necessary to the movement Ship's Committee members keep track of all conditions of the vessel and the preparation of any gear or tank and problems and grievances in their respective depart­ .used in the loading or discharging of cargo. ments, and present to their superior officers, on behalf (b) When it is necessary to shift a man to fill a of the Unlicensed Seamen in their Departments, all. vacancy, the man so shifted shall perform the duties facts, opinions and circumstances concerning any matter of the rating to which he is assigned. which may require adjustment or improvement. SECTION 11. VESSELS AGROUND. In the event (b) PERMANENT SHIP'S COMMITTEE: The Per­ the vessel runs aground, this Agreement shall be lived manent Ship's Committee shall consist of three mem­ up to by the Company regardless of whether the Com­ bers: the Boatswain, the Chief Steward and the Chief pany or the Insurance Company is paying the wages (Electrician) or (Pumpman). The Boatswain shall be and overtime, until such time as articles are terminated. Ship's Chairman. The Chief Steward will be ReporterSECTION 12. MEDICAL RELIEF, (a) Full med­ Secretary, and the Chief (Electrician) or (Pumpman) shall be Educational Director. In the event there is no ical attention as required by law shall be given to all (Electrician) on board, the Deck Engineer shall serve Unlicensed Personnel. Except where it is assumed by the as Educational Director. If there is no Deck Engineer U.S. Consul or the U.S. Public Health Service, such on board, the Engine Utility shall serve as Educational medical attention shall be furnished by the Company Director; If neither of the above ratings are on board, at the expense of the Company. , (b) The Company agrees, when stocking medicine the Ship's Chairman and the Reporter-Secretary shall designate a qualified member of the Engine Department chest, to include penicillin which shall be furnished free to serve as Educational Director for the voyage. The of charge to seamen in need of same. The rules of the duties of the Permanent Ship's Committee shall be to U.S. Public Health Service shall be observed with re­ assist the Departmental Delegates in their duties, to spect to dosage and administration. (c) Medical relief will not be provided except that convene and conduct the Weekly Unlicensed Crew Meet­ which is available aboard the vessel, if the cause of the ings, and to perform the following individual duties: The Ship's Chairman shall preside at all Shipboard illness is the fault of the member of the crew, such as Meetings of the Unlicensed Crew and shall be the venereal disease, etc. primary spokesman aboard ship for the Unlicensed SECTION 13. MAINTENANCE AND CURE. When Crew. a member of the Unlicensed Personnel is entitled to If, in the opinion of the majority of the crew, the maintenance and cure under Maritime Law, he shall be Boatswain does not meet the qualifications to act in the capacity of Ship's Chairman, the crew may select paid maintenance at the rate of $8.00 per day for each day or part thereof of entitlement. The payment due . whomever they consider qualified. The Reporter-Secretary shall handle all paper work hereunder shall be paid to the man weekly. This pay­ involved in documenting matters brought to the atten­ ment shall be made regardless of whether he has or tion of the superior officers, and he shall also prepare has not retained an attorney, filed claim for damages, and maintain Minutes of the Unlicensed Crew Meet­ or taken any other steps .to that end and irrespective of any insurance arrangements in effect between the ings. The Educational Director shall be responsible for Company and any insurer. maintaining and distributing all publications, films and ' SECTION 14. REPATRIATION, UPKEEP AND mechanical equipment relating to education on such TRANSPORTATION, (a) Where a crewmember must subjects as safety, training and upgrading, health and leave a vessel because of illness or injury in any loca­ sanitation. i tion outside the Continental United States, he shall be (c) WEEKLY MEETINGS. To make sure that all repatriated at company expense as set forth herein, at problems concerning the Unlicensed crew are brought the earliest date possible and advances equal to allot­ to light and resolved as quickly as possible, there shall ments, if any, shall continue during such repatriation, be a Meeting of the Unlicensed Crew every Sunday provided he has sufficient monies due him from the while the vessel is at sea. Company to cover such advances. Vessels remaining in port on Sundays may hold these It is the purpose of the above paragraph to provide meetings as soon as possible after departure. At such for the automatic payment of advances—in a sum equal meetings the Permanent Ship's Chairman shall report to the agreed allotment—and to do this automatically, to the Unlicensed Crewmembers all matters referred to which advances are then to be charged against any them and shall receive any new and additional prob­ claim for earned or unearned wages. The advances are lems not previously raised. As compensation for the to be paid in exactly the same time and manner and additional duties required by this Section, the mem­ to the same person or persons that the allotment would bers of the Permanent Ship's Committee and the De­ have been paid had not illness or injury taken place. partmental Delegates shall each receive one hour's The term "repatriation" refers to the entire period for pay at their applicable penalty rate for each weekly which unearned wages are due, and "advances" are to meeting held. be made during the entire period, except in those cases SECTION 3. PORT COMMITTEE. For the adjust­ where the law sanctions a refusal to pay unearned ment of any grievances arising in connection with per­ wages (which can be established under law to be gross formance of this Agreement which cannot be satisfac­ negligence, willful misconduct, etc.). If repatriated on a vessel of the Company, he shall torily adjusted on board the vessel there shall be estab­ lished a Port Committee at the port where articles are be signed on as a non-working workaway. If repatri­ terminated. The Port Committee shall consist of three ated on a vessel of another company, he shall be given representatives from the Union and three representa­ not. less than second class passage. In the event he is tives from the Company, and it shall be the duty of the given less than second class passage on a vessel of Port Committee to meet within 24 hours, Saturdays, another company, he shall be given the cash difference Sundays, and Holidays excluded. In the event the Port between the passage affo;rded and second class passage. Committee cannot agree they shall select an impartial The seaman shall have the option of accepting re­ arbitrator whose decision shall be final and binding. In patriation by plane if such transportation is offered. the event the Port Committee cannot agree on the Repatriation under this section shall be hack to the selection of an impartial arbitrator, then a judge of- Port of Engagement. (b) In the event a crew member must leave a vessel the Federal District Court shall appoint an impartial arbitrator whose decision shall be final and binding. because of illness or injury incurred in the service of Expenses of the arbitrator shall be paid by the party such vessel while in a location within the Continental United States, and such illness is known prior to his whom the arbitrator rules against in the decision. leaving, he shall be entitled to economy class air trans­ SECTION 4. STOPPAGE OF WORK. There shall portation to his original Port of Engagement in accord­ be no strikes, lockouts, or stoppages of work while the ance with Article II, Section 57. provisions of this Agreement are in effect. (c) While awaiting repatriation under section (a) SECTION 5. SHIPS CHARTERED BY COMPANY. and (b) herein, the seaman shall be entitled to repatria­ This Agreement is binding with respect to American tion upkeep in the sum of $8.00 per day until afforded Flag Ships chartered by the company (if charterer fur­ transportation as outlined in said subsections. Such up­ keep shall be paid up to and inclusive of the day he is nishes crew). afforded the means ~of transportation by which he ia to SECTION 6. AUTHORITY OF MASTER AND be repatriated. The Company or its Agents may make OBEDIENCE OF CREW. Nothing in this Agreement arrangements for meals and lodgings while the seaman is intended to or shall be construed to limit in any way is awaiting transportation, but in no event shall these the authority of the Master or other officers, or lessen arrangements be at a cost of less than $8.00 per day. the obedience of any member of the crew to any lawful In cases where regular meals are not included in the ordertransportation herein provided for, the repatriated sea­ Page 4 • ' • • tw'v,A .I-' * J,'. , • • • (,'t I 1 man shall be paid the sum of $10.60 per day for food during the transportation period. (d) Where a seaman leaves the vessel due to illness or injury and such illness or injury has been (toown prior to his leaving, he shall receive a full statement of his account showing wages due him. Where time does not permit the statement being given to the man before he leaves the vessel or before the vessel's de­ parture, the Master shall promptly advise the Com­ pany Agent and the. home office of the status of the man's account at the time ho left the vessel. Thereafter, when the seaman presents himself to the Agent at the Port where he left the vessel, the maxi­ mum allowable payments shall be made to him by that Agent. When the seaman presents his claim' for wages to the Agent or office of the Company at the port of engage­ ment or to the home office of the company, he *Bhall receive payment as promptly as possible. Failure to pay the seaman wages within 72 hours exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays after presentation of his claim shall entitle the seaman to $8.00 per day until the full wages due the man at the time he left the vessel are paid. (e) Original Port of Engagement as used herein shall mean the port in the Cotilinental United States where a crew member was first employed on board the vessel. SECTION 15. LOSS OF CLOTHING, (a) In the event a ship of the Company is lost, the crew shall be recompensed for the loss of clothing in the amount of $500.00 and shall be repatriated to the port of engage­ ment with subsistence, room and wages as per Section 57 of this Article. (b) In the event that personal effects of Unlicensed Personnel are damaged due to a marine casualty, or an accident to the vessel or its equipment, they shall, be recompensed for the loss in the amount of such loss but not to exceed $300.00. SECTION 16. WORK PERFORMED BY OTHER THAN MEMBERS OF THE UNLICENSED PERSON­ NEL. Any work performed by cadets, or workaways, passengers, prisoner of war, staff officers or any member of the crew other than the Unlicensed Personnel that is routine work of the Unlicensed Personnel shall be paid for at the regular overtime rate. Such payment is to be divided among the Unlicensed Personnel ordi­ narily required to perform such work. SECTION 17. CARRYING OF CADETS, ETC. IN LIEU OF CREW. No cadets, workaways, or passengers shall be carried in lieu of the crew. SECTION 18. EMERGENCY DUTIES AND DRILLS, (a) Any work necessary for the safety of the vessel, passengers, crew or cargo or for the saving of other vessels in jeopardy and the lives thereon, shall be performed at any time and such work shall not he considered overtime. "Any wofk necessary for the safety of the vessel, passengers, crew or cargo, or for the saving of other vessels in' jeopardy and the lives thereon, shall be performed at any time and such work shall not be considered overtime" refers to instances when it is ordinarily necessary to muster the entire crew in order to assure, the safety of the persons or property men­ tioned. Incidents of this kind should Im recorded in the official Log. "Routine work for the safe navigation of the vessel," refers to such operations as steering, standing a look­ out, standing any regular watch on deck or in the engine room. Such'work as (1) dogging down tanks, (2) securing and cradling booms, (3) securing wind sails, (4) se­ curing barrels on the boat deck, shall be overtime when performed after 6 p.m. and before 8 a.m. Monday to Friday, and on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays, at the applicable rate. (b) Whenever practicable, lifeboat and other emer-^ gency drills shall be held on weekdays, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Preparation for drills, such as stretching fire hose and hoisting and swinging out boats, shall not be done prior to signal for such drills and after drill is over, all hands shall secure boat and gear. In no event shall over­ time be paid for work perfortned with such drills, except as herein provided. (c) Premium rate shall be paid for lifeboat and other drills held on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays, except in instances where departure time and date do not permit required drills being held before the first Saturday, Sunday or Holiday after departure. (d) In port when such drills are held on Saturdays, Sundays, or Holidays premium rate shall be paid, ex­ cept where such drills are held on days of departure. SECTION 19. SAFE WORKING CONDITIONS. The employer shall furnish safe working gear and equip­ ment when in any harbor or port. No man shall be required to work under unsafe conditions. Ordinary hazards of the sea shall not be considered unsafe con­ ditions in applying this section. SECTION 20. HOLIDAYS. The Company agrees to recognize the following as holidays: 1. New Year's Day 6. Labor Day 2. Washington's Birthday 7. Thanksgiving Day 3. Memorial Day 8. Christmas Day 4. Armistice Day 9. Independence Day 6. Lincoln's Birthday �In the event V.E. or V.J. days are observed as Na­ tional Holidays, they shall be included in the list. Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays at sea or in port shall be considered holidays for the Unlicensed Per­ sonnel not on watch. Men on watch shall perform only the routine duties necessary for the safe navigation of the vessel on these days. Premium rate shall be paid for all work performed by the Unlicensed Personnel on any of the nipe (9) holi­ days described in this Agreement at sea or in port. In the event any of the above named holidays fall on Saturday or Sunday while in port or at sea, the Monday following shall be observed as such holiday. Any day that is a recognized holiday for the longehoremen in Continental U.S. ports shall also be a recognized holiday for the crew while ifa that particular port. When a vessel is in Puerto Rico, the following three (3) days, which are recognized as holidays for long­ shoremen in Puerto Rican ports, shall also be recog­ nized- as holidays for the crew while the vessel is in Puerto Rico. 1. Good Friday 2. July 17th (Munoz Rivera) 3. July 25th (Constitution Day) SECTION 21. $.10 6.91 6.10 &.60 - 4.85 8.51 7.25 6.46 6.28 SECTION 26. PAYMENT OP OVERTIME. All money due for crew overtime shall be paid at the sign­ ing off. In the event payment of overtime is delayed by the Company beyond 24 hours after signing off articles, additional compensation shall he paid at the rate of $10.00 a day for each calendar day or fraction thereof aforesaid payment of overtime wages is de­ layed. This shall not include disputed overtime being settled between the Union Representatives and the Company. No claim for the above penalty shall he considered valid unless the failure to make such payment is made known to the Union within 72 hours after the event. . : a 5 .646 SECTION 27. DIVISION OP WAGES OP ABSENT MEMBERS, (a) When members of the Unlicensed Per­ sonnel are required to do extra work because the vessel ^ <p»der 25,566 D.W.T,) * 8.16 8.5l 8.93 - sailed without, the full complement as required by Gro-ipS 7.74 .8.18 vessel's certicate, under circumstances where the law permits such sailing, the wages of the absent members 6.14 6.45 6.77 shall he divided among the men who perform their work, 40 th above shall be. but no overtime shall he included in such payments. inafter d i in this contract, Where a man is missing due to a vessel sailing short(d) Depa. and Groups shiftH b handed or due to illness or injury, the member or determining e applicable Group for a * members of the crew who perform the missing man's work shall receive overtime for all such work performed Departments and Groups in excess of eight (8) hours. Where they are not re­ Jobs aboard vessels covered by these rules are classified accord­ quired to work in excess of eight (8) hours to perform ing to the following schedule of Departments and Groups. the missing man's duties they shall divide the missing DECK DEPARTMENT man's wages. GROUP 1-DAY WORKERS When a vessel is in port and watches are being Boatswain Deck Maintenance maintained for the Deck Department and a crew mem­ Boatswain's Mate Watchman-Day Work ber is absent from his watch, the Company shall not Storekeeper Carpenter he required to replace the missing man on this watch GROUP ll-RATING WATCH STANDERS or divide his wages, providing there is a full comple­ Quartermaster Car Deckman ment being carried on the payroll. Watchman-Standing Watches Able Seaman (h) At sea, when day men are switched to sea ENGINE DEPARTMENT watches and promoted for the purpose of replacing men GROUP I who are injured or sick, they shall receive the differen­ Chief Eleqtricfan Chief Ref. Enrr. tial in pay. 1st, 2nd, 3rd Ref. Eng'r. Chief Storekeeper (c) When men standing sea watches are promoted 2nd Electrician Evap. Maintenance Man Unllc. Jr. Eng'r.-Day Work Pumpman, 1 and 2 for the purposes of replacing men who are injured or Unlic. Jr. Eng'r.-Watch Engine Maintenance sick they shall receive the differential in pay only. Plumber-Machinist Ship's Welder/Maintenance (d) In no event shall any member of the Unlicensed Electrician/Ref. Maint. QMED Crane M/T Electrician Engine Utility Reefer Maintenance Personnel work more than eight (8) hours in any one day without the payment of overtime. GROUP II 1M - 6.72 . 6A8 5.38 Aft Chief Pumpmpn Second PumpmUi Maintenance Ship's Welder ^ Utility Oiler SECTION 25. CHECKING OVERTIME, No work specified in this Agreement as overtime work shall he performed unless authorized by the head of the par­ ticular department. After authorized overtime has been worked, the senior officer of the department on hoard will present to each employee who has worked over­ time a slip stating hours of overtime and nature of worked performed. An overtime hook will he kept to conform with individual slips for settlement of over­ time. Officers and men shall keep a record of all dis­ puted overtime. No claim for overtime shall he valid unless each claim is presented to the head of the de­ partment within 72 hours after completion of the work. When work has been performed and an overtime claim is disputed, the head of the department shall acknowl­ edge in writing that the work was performed. PREMIUM -A.B. » Vble Sen >.S. Deck rdinary . paid for in one-half hour periods, and any fractional part of such period shall count as one-half hour. 8^5 ... ... 7.32 7.26 6.49 7.1 Deck engineer Engine Utility Oiler-Diesel Oiler-Steam Watertender Fireman/Watertender Fireman Oiler Maintenance/Utility STEWARD DEPARTMENT GROUP I (S) RATED MEN Chief Steward-Passenger 2nd Steward-Passenger Steward Steward/Cook Chef Cook and Baker Chief Cook GROl'.'^ I-RATED MEN 2nd Cook and Baker Butcher GROUP II 2nd Cook, 3rd Cook and Assistant Cook ENTRY DEPARTMENT GROUP III Ordinaries on Watch Wiper Utility Messmen Waiters SVsJ beck Maiiitenahce Messmen General Steward's Utility SECTION 28. MONEY DRAWS. Monies tendered for draws in foreign ports shall he made in United States currency failing which, traveler's checks shall he issued at the Company's expense, except where cur­ rency laws established in foreign countries prohibit such issuance. When American money is aboard, crew advances shall he put out the day before arrival in port. Upon request the Unlicensed Personnel shall be granted ad­ vances at least once every five days, except on Satur­ days, Sundays and Holidays, while the vessel is in port. Such advances shall be made available to the crew not later than 4 p.m. SECTION 29. EXPLOSIVES. On vessel carrying explosives in excess of 50 long tons as permitted by law, the Company agrees to pay each member of the Unlicensed Personnel in addition to their regular monthly wage, 10% per month of such wages from the time the loading, of the explosive is started until the explosive cargo is completely discharged. When the Unlicensed Personnel is required to work explosives at any time, they shall he paid for euch work in addition to their regular monthly wages at the rate of $10.00 per hour. For the purposes of this Agreement, explosives shall consist of the following items: Nitro-Glycerine Loaded Bombs T.N.T. Dynamite Poison Gases Loaded shells of one pound or Black Powder over hut not small arms Blasting Caps ammunition Detonating Caps SECTION 22. COMMENCEMENT OP OVERTIME, (a) When the watch below is broken out to report for work outside their regular schedule, overtime shall commence at the time stated for the call-out, provided, however, thai such crew members report for duty with­ in 30 minutes of the time the overtime work commences. Otherwise, overtime shall commence at the actual time such employee reports for duty and such overtime shall continue until the employee is released. (b) The above provision shall not apply in the event the commencement of overtime is scheduled one (1) hour following the conclusion of their regular wateh or workday. In that event, the crew members, having had a full hour for their meal shall report promptly at the beginning of the period for which overtime has SECTION 30. HANDLING CARGO HOSES, (a) It been scheduled. is agreed that the crew shall handle, connect, and dis­ SECTION 23. CONTINUOUS OVERTIME, when connect vessel's cargo and hunker hoses on hoard the working overtime on the watch below, and the crew is ship without the payment of overtime except during knocked off for 2 hours or less, the overtime shall be overtime hours; however, if the crew is required to go paid straight through. Time allowed for meals shall not on dock to handle connecting or disconnecting of cargo be considered as overtime in this clause. This section and/or hunker hoses, does not apply to men who are receiving overtime for standing their regular watch. SECTION 24. COMPUTATION OP OVERTIME. 21 (e), Penalty Over When overtime worked is less than 1 hour, overtime for 1 full hour shall be paid. When overtime worked exceeds 1 hour, the overtime work performed shall he Page 5 • ••• • I rb-r, -'X • - i' •>•:! IsHf i V; - • * 11 .4 . ,4 If - 'M i' M i: ' =» jj iI •ii \y\ v| I. V11 �The operation shall consist of the handling of lines, hoses, valves and other equipment necessary to the operation. The Master shall determine the number of personnel to be used during the operation. The man at the wheel shall receive penalty overtime Monday through Friday during the operation. The refueling op­ eration shall terminate when the line and hoses are returned to the vessel being refueled. SECTION 31. STANDBY WORK. When men are hired by the Company for Standby Work in port by the day, they shall be paid the premium rate for the re­ spective ratings. Eight (8) hours shall constitute a day's worki All work performed in excess of eight (8) hours in any 24 hour period, or any work performed in excess of eight (8) continuoiis hours, shall be paid at the premium rate and one-half for the respective ratings. Men hired to perform Standby Work shall perform any work which shall be assigned to them by their superior officer, and they shall not be subject to any work rules set forth in this Agreement. When Standby Work in any particular department is to be performed an effort shall be made to obtain men with ratings in such department if they are available and are competent to perform such work. Any man hired for Standby. Work who reports when ordered shall be paid a minimum of eight (8) hours of pay for the first day and a minimum of four (4) hours for each day's pay thereafter. This change shall not be interpreted to conflict with any understanding that the Union might have with a company whose practice is to hire relief crews while the vessel is in port. SECTION 32. LONGSHORE WORK BY CREW. In those ports where there are no longshoremen available, members of tbe crew may be required to drive winches for handling cargo or may be required to rataa Friday*' - Montevideo to Buenos Aires to Rosario or points above or vice-versa Boston New York or vice-versa New Orleans to Baton Rouge or vice-versa Norfolk to Baltimore or vice-versa All moves between ports on the St. Lawrence Seaway and/or on the Great Lakes, West of Montreal, except those moves which are less than eighty (80) miles. (b) Moves from Baltimore through the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal to Delaware River ports or viceversa, shall be considered a move of the ship and such work, after 6 p.m., and before 8 a.m., or on Saturdays, Sundays or Holidays, shall be paid for at the applicable rate. (c) A move from Honolulu to Pearl Harbor or viceversa shall be considered a shift of the vessel. (d) A move from Galveston to Houston or vice-versa shall be considered a shift of the vessel. No movement of a vessel shall be considered a shift of ship until the vessel is in port time as provided for in Article II, Section 33. Any crewmember who does not report aboard ship in accordance with paragraph (b) of this section shall not be entitled to receive the penalty pay for the delayed sailing of 2 hours overtime for such reporting. SECTION 35. RESTRICTION TO SHIP. When a vessel has been in a foreign port where the crew was restricted to the ship and the Company claims that this restriction was enforced by the government of the port visited or either Federal, Military or Naval Authorities, the Company shall produce a copy of the restriction order of the government. Federal, Military or Naval Authorities. In lieu thereof it may produce a proper entry in the official log book and must give sufficient notice in writing of the restriction to the Ship's Chairman. The notice shall also be posted on the crew's bulletin board. A letter from the Company's agents will not be sufficient proof of the existence of such an order. If the Company is unable to produce evidence as provided herein to satisfy. the Union of the validity of such restriction, the crew shall be compen­ sated for having been restricted to the ship by the pay­ ment of overtime for the period of the restriction at the applicable penalty rate. When a restriction occurs because of quarantine, im­ migration or customs procedures, a proper Log entry shall suffice. SECTION88. soling Ome sh^l b« when the vesseFs less. When the stay mg time shall be ; scheduled sailing ia betwe WMt 1 iJie "vessel purauant p vessel 4eiMirts two <2> or moro beduled d^&rtuw ilttm, feeckStse charging eafgo w of stores ^ 1 ' occurs after 8 a.tfcu on Monday (car T"* |i« a holiday), i, even if feaday sregular wiU be paid o .rata as lirevided abeva. I (h) If the v«!ssel in fact sails wi^ two (2) hours Ifrom tha p'ufitted sailing Utua, pursuant to which tbe iuBlicenssd axaw Biotpbat reported back on the ^thera will ba no pedalty paswant maitedr. v,,... (i) All unlicensed crew members shall report aboard at least one (1) hour before the scheduled sailing time. In the event any unlicensed crew member fails to com­ ply with this provision, the Company shall call the Union and the Union shall furnish a replacement. If the original crew member reports after the Company has called a replacement, the man shipped by the Union as such replacement shall receive two (2) days pay from the crew member who was late in reporting for duty. (j) When a Company orders a replacement for which there is no vacancy' on the vessel, the Company shall reimburse the seaman the equivalent of two (2) days pay plus transportation charges. SECTION 37. SECURING VESSEL FOR SEA. All vessels of the Company must be safely secured before leaving the harbor limits for any voyage. SECTION 38. LAUNCH SERVICE. When a ship is anchored or tied up to a buoy for eight (8) hours or over, for the purpose outlined in Article II, Section 34, each member of the Unlicensed Personnel while on his watch below shall be allowed one round trip to shore at the Company's expense every twenty four (24) hours. When launch service is arranged for by the Company, the schedule shall be such that each and every member shall be given the opportunity for a round trip as called for herein on his watch below. In ports where regular boat service is not available, members of the crew may make their own arrange­ ments for transportation and the Company agrees to reimburse either the crewmember or the owner of the boat up to $5.00 per round trip per mqn carried once every twenty four (24) hours. SECTION 39. REST PERIODS, (a) When members of the Unlicensed Deck and Engine Departments are required to turn to on overtime for a period longer than two (2) hours between the hours of midnight and at the gangway on arrival. 8 a.m., they shall be entitled to a rest period of one (1) % (I^> hows, Uie sail}> hours prior to the «ghfc If the scheduled 8 am:., i- LuHor eacrhour Ind 8 a^m. This rest period shall be given at any time that is con­ venient between the hours of 8 a,m. and 5 p.m. the same day. This rest period shall be in addition to cash overtime -allowed for such work. If a rest period is not given, the men who have worked shall be entitled to additional overtime at the applicable penalty rate in IK due t<» rhe loading or dierharging of lieu thereof. This section shall not apply to men who iog of stores or bunkers, the new time ' have been turned to on overtime at 6 a.m. or after. 'promptty be posted on the hewd and (b) Where sea watches have been maintained this two (2) hoars, the watch off duly shall be die- section ! carrying grain, when crew mem­ shall not apply to regular watch standers. aad ehall receive two (8) hoarfe over^" ~ ~ ' bers are required to unfasten butterworth plate nuts (c) In port, if sea watches have been broken and ar rate for each reporting. and/or remove the butterworth plates for the purpose have not been reset, this section shall apply to any If the new sailing time is not posted of loading or discharging grain cargo, ^ man required to turn to on such overtime work. (2) hour period, Urn watch off duty s*-hutfcorworth plates and/Wfi^' n (d) This section shall apply, in the case of day I they shall be entitled to compensa­ •"'too at the regular rate from the time^ workers, both at sea or in port. the time that the vessel sails. This tion as provided for in this section. This section shall not ii ^teh en duty a« Saturdays, Snndeyt and SECTION 40. FRESH PROVISIONS, (a) An adebe so construed as to be applicable to any work-where shall be provided for the longshoremen are not available due to labor trouble. fruit and vegetables will The above shall not apply for securing or shoreing vess^'s control. " be furnished at every port touched where available, and up cargo. be posted no later than 5 p-m. if supply is possible a sufficient amount to last until the ' scheduled to sail on a we^ead next port or to last until the food would ordinarily, with TURE. ftd 8 a.m. Monday, When a good care spoil. Shore bread shall be furnished at all id bstween 5 p,n»> Friday and U.S.* ports when available. in port eduled to sail ptior to 8 a.ni« Frozen foods shall be considered the equivalent of and moored nt/ormj J2. or dlWjhj shall be posted not later than serve the same purpose as fresh foods. If Friday is a holiday, the (b) (1) Vessels making a foreign voyage shall store prior to the holiday. Simi» canned whole fresh milk at the rate of one (1) pint per ^ ^ then the following Tuesday man per day for the duration of the voyage, i he suhstitetad m heU of Monday. In the event the (2) While a vessel is in Continental U.S. ports, •mpany doet not do this, (he regular rate overtima fresh milk from local dairies is to be served three times in effect wdl be paid fr. a day. Prior to a vessel departing from any domestic -eqtured to retui n until ports going to another domestic port and/or a foreign • port forty (40) gallons of local fresh milk must be placed on board. as almve required, and tee soheff (3) After departure from the last Continental the weelresd as above provided, tt U.S. port and the supply of fresh local milk has been ut •k.a. ^ * t ^ consumed, canned whole fresh milk is to be served at breakfast only while at sea. (4) While in a foreign port, canned whole fresh milk is to be served three (3) times a day as per agree­ ment. (5) No purchase of milk shall be made in foreign ports while canned whole fresh milk is available. (c) If milk is provided for persons. other than crewmembers, then additional milk must be supplied ' for SECTION 34. SHIFTING SHIP, (a) After the vessel such use. arrives in port as outlined in Article II, Section 33, any SECTION 41. ROOM AND MEAL ALLOWANCE. subsequent move solely in inland waters shall be re­ When board is not furnished unlicensed members of garded as shifting ship and overtime paid at the appli­ the crew, they shall receive a meal allowance of $2.00 cable rate for men on duty while such moves are per­ for breakfast, $3.00 for dinner and $5.50 for supper. formed., on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays and after When men are required to sleep ashore, they shall be 5 p.m. and before 8 a.m. Monday through Friday with allowed $10.50 per night. the following exceptions: When sea watches are .maintained, moves between SECTION 42. MEAL HOURS RELIEVING FOR New York area and Albany area, New York area and MEALS. The meal hours for the Unlicensed Personnel Bridgeport and vice-versa shall not be considered a employed in the Deck and Engine Departments shall be shift. as fellows: Port Alfred to Montreal or vice versa Breakfast 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Port Alfred to Quebec or vice-versa Dinner 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Montreal to Quebec or vice-versa Supper 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. All moves from American Ports to British Columbia (a) At sea or in port the 4 to 8 watch shall relieve ports or vice-versa itself for supper. Itt f^ge 6 « J ^ i j x.; j -? _ �t (b) The 12 to 4 watch on sailing day is to" be knocked off at 11 a.m. in order to eat at 11:30 a.m. and to be ready to go on watch at 12 noon. (c) These hours may be varied, but such variations shall not exceed one (1) hour either way, provided that one (1) unbroken hour shall be allowed at all times for dinner and supper when vessel is in port. When watches are broken, if one (1) unbroken hour is rfbt given, the men involved shall receive one (1) hour's overtime in lieu thereof. This penalty hour shall be in addition to the actual overtime worked during the meal hours. (d) When crew is called to work overtime before breakfast and work continues after 7:30 a.m. a full hour shall be allowed for breakfast, and if breakfast is not served by 8 a.m., overtime shall continue straight through until breakfast is served. During cargo opera­ tions the pumpman on duty shall not be entitled to a penalty hour during meal hours unless he is required to do work such as making repair, or shift tanks, or do any work other than making routine inspections. (e) If one (1) unbroken hour is not given, the men involved shall receive one (1) hour's overtime in lieu thereof. (f) When the watch below or men off duty are work­ ing on overtime at sea or in port, they shall be allowed one (1) unbroken meal hour. If one (1) unbroken meal hour is not given, the men involved shall receive one (1) hour's overtime in lieu thereof. This penalty hour shall be in addition to the actual overtime worked during the meal hour. The provisions in this section shall be appli­ cable at all times at' sea or in port to men on day work. (g) All penalty .meal hours shall be paid at the ap­ plicable penalty rate. SECTION 43. .MIDNIGHT LUNCH, (a) if the crew works as late as 9 p.m. coifee and night lunch shall be provided. If work continues after 9 p.m. fifteen (15) minutes shall be allowed for the coffee and night lunch, which time shall be included as overtime. (b) If the crew starts work at or before 9 p.m. and work continues overtime until midnight, the men shall be provided with a hot lunch at midnight. If the work continues after midnight one (1) unbroken hour shall be allowed for such hot lunch. If this unbroken hour is not allowed, the men involved shall receive one (1) hour's overtime in lieu thereof, which shall be in addition to the actual overtime worked during the hot lunch hour. (c) If the crew is broken out after 9 p.m. and works continuously for three (3) hours, a hot lunch shall be pro­ vided at the expiration of the three (3) hours if the work is to be continued. Otherwise, a night lunch shall be provided. An unbroken hour shall be allowed for the hot lunch 'and if such unbroken hour is not allowed the men shall receive one (1) hour's overtime in lieu thereof, which shall be in addition to the actual overtime worked during the hot lunch hour. (d) If the crew works as late as 3 a.m., coffee and night lunch shall be provided and if work continues after 3 'a.m., fifteen (15) minutes shall be allowed for coffee and night lunch, which time shall be included as overture. (e) ,tf the crew works as late as 6 a.m., coffee shall be provided and if work continues after 6 a.m., fifteen (15) minutes shall be allowed for coffee, which time shall 1M included as overtime. (f) "When a vessel is scheduled to depart at midnight, the midnight lunch hour may be shifted one (1) hour either way. (g) In the event the midnight lunch is not served the men involved shall be paid the supper meal allowafice in addition to the overtime provided for in paragiraphs (b) and Xc) above. same day the vessel is fumigated shall be entitled to room allowance regardless of when the vessel is" cleared. 9. Work such as chipping, welding, riveting, ham­ mering or other work of a similar nature is being performed in or about the crew's quarters be­ tween 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. When such work as outlined in (9) above is being performed in or around the quarters of the men who stand donkey watches, such men will be provided with other quarters, or room allowances will be allowed. Note: Penalties claimed for lack of heat, air condition­ ing, hot water, etc., or because of noise as defined in (9) above, must be recorded on an eight (8) hour basis with the Ship's Master or other proper department head. Dates, times of reporting, and temperatures should be made part of such record. 1 J SECTION 55. TRANSPORTATION AND PAYING OFF PROCEDURE. 1 (a) "Vessels on foreign voyages shall be signed on for one (1) voyage for a term of time not exceeding twelve (12) calendar months. SECTION 46. CLEANLINESS OF QUARTERS. The Unlicensed Personnel shall cooperate to the fullest in order to keep their respective living quarters clean and tidy at all times. In the event the crew's quarters are not cleaned in accordance with the SIU standards, and this is brought to the attention of the patrolman prior to pay-off, then it is the duty of the patrolman to see that these quar­ ters are cleaned by the crewmembers who live in the said foc'sle and to see that they are cleaned before paying off the ship. SECTION 47. CREW EQUIPMENT. The following items shall be supplied the Unlicensed Personnel em­ ployed on board vessels of the Company. 1. A suitable number of blankets. 2. Bedding consisting of two white sheets, one spread, two white pillow slips, which shall be changed weekly. 3. One face towel and one bath towel which shall be changed twice weekly. 4. One cake of standard face soup such as Lux, Lifebuoy or Palmolive soap with each towel change. 5. One box of matches each day. 6. Suitable mattresses and pillows shall be furnished but hair, straw or excelsior shall not be suitable. As mattresses now on board wear out, they shall be replaced by innerspring mattresses. 7. All dishes provided for the use of the Unlicensed Personnel shall be crockery. 8. One cake of laundry soap, one cake of lava soap, one box of washing powder weekly. 9. Sanitubes shall be available for the Unlicensed Personnel at all times. Two twblve-inch fans shall be furaishe^^^^ fore­ castles occupied by two or more Unlicensed Per­ sonnel, and one sixteen-inch fan in all forecastles occupied by one member of the Unlicensed Per­ sonnel. Any member willfully damaging or destroying linen shall be held accountable for same. "When full linen is not issued, men shall receive $2.00 each week for wash­ ing their own linen. The Steward shall not issue clean linen to any individual crewmember until such member has turned in his soiled linen. SECTION 48. "VENTILATION. All quarters assigned to the Unlicensed Personnel and all messroOms provided for their use shall be adequately screened and ventilated and a sufficient number of fans to secure ventilation shall be provided. SECTION 49. MESSROOM. Each vessel shall be fur­ nished with a messroom for the accommodation of the crew, such messroom OP messrooms to be in each case so constructed as to afford sitting room for all and to be so situated as to afford full protection from the weather and from heat and odors arising, from the ves­ sel's engine room, fireroom, hold and toilet. SECTION 44. COFFEE TIME, (a) All hands shall be allowed fifteen (15) minutes.for coffee at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. or at a convenient time near those hours. (b) When the crew is entitled to the thirty (30) min­ utes readiness period under Article II, Section 22, coffee shall be made by the watch or watchman and be ready SECTION 50. WASHROOMS'. Adequate washrooms at the time of calling, and allowed during the thirty (30) and lavoratories shall be made available for the Un­ minutes of readiness period. licensed Personnel of each department, washrooms to be equipped 'with a sufficient number of hot and cold SECTION 45. CREW'S QUARTERS. All quarters as­ fresh water showers. signed for the use of the Unlicensed Personnel are to be kept free from Vbrmin insofar as possible. This is to SECTION 51. LOCKERS. A sufficient number of be accomplished through the use of extermination facil­ lockers shall be provided so that each employee shall ities provided by the Company, or fumigating the quar­ have one locker of full len^h whenever" space permits, ters every six (6) months with gas. with sufficient space to stow a reasonable amount of Room allowance, as provided in Section 41, shall be gear and personal effects. allowed when: SECTION 52. UNIFORMS. In the event a man is 1. Heat is not furnished in cold weather. "When the outside temperature is sixty-five degrees (65') or required to wear a uniform, other than provided for in lower for eight (8) consecutive hours, this provi­ Article "V, Section 29, he shall furnish his own uniform and shall be paid an additional $12.50 per month for sion shall apply. same. 2. Hot water is not available to crew's washrooms for a period of twelve (12) or more consecutive hours. 3. On air conditioned vessels, when the room tem­ perature is seventy-eight degr^s (78°) or above, and the air conditioning unit'<does not work in excess of eight (8) hours, this provision shall apply. If fans are installed the penalty shalLnot be in- voked. If fans do not now exist, suitable arrange­ ments shall be made with the Union and Company for their installation. 4. Crew's quarters have been painted, and paint is not absolutely dry, and other suitable quarters are not furnished aboard. 6. At all times when vessel is in dry dock overnightand sanitary facilities are not supplied. 6. Linen is not issued upon men's request prior to 6 p.m. on the day the seaman joins the vessel. 7. "Vessel is being fumigated and is not cleared before 9 p.m. 8. Men standing midnight to 8 a.m. watch on the .1 nate at the final port of discharge in the Continental United States, unless another port is mutually agreed to between the Company and the Union. If the final port of discharge is located in an area other than the area in the Continental United States, in which is located the port of engagement, economy class air trans­ portation shall be provided to only those men who leave the vessel, plus wages and subsistence to port of engagement in Continental United States. At the sea­ man's option, cash equivalent of the actual cost of economy class air transportation shall be paid. ? (c) If the vessel departs from the final port of dis­ charge within ten (10) days after inbound cargo is com­ pletely discharged to return to the port of engagement, the above shall not apply. Once a crewmember has made the initial foreign voyage and earned transportation, the transportation remains payable so long as he pays off in another area other than the area wherein is located his original port of engagement. If the new foreign articles are signed, transportation provisions shall not apply, till termination of the Articles. (d) For the purpose of this Section, the Continental United States shall be divided into eight areas—^Pacific Northwest; California; Atlantic Coast Area North of Cape Hatteras; Atlantic Coast Area South of Cape Hatteras; and the Gulf Coast Area, the State of Alaska, the Western Great Lakes Area and the Eastern Great Lakes Area. The dividing line between the Western and Eastern Great Lakes shall be the Mackinac Straits Bridge and the Sault Ste. Marie Locks. Hawaii becoming a state does not constitute an additional area for the purpose of transportation, how­ ever seamen shipped in Hawaii who are paid off in the Continental United States and who are entitled to transportation under other provisions of this contract shall receive transportation to San Francisco. (e) It is further agreed that in the event a ship returns light or in ballast to the Continental United States, articles shall terminate at first port of arrival in accordance with voyage description set forth in the articles, except that when the arrival at the first port is for the purpose of securing additional bunkers, stores, or making emergency repairs of not more than seven (7) days duration, articles shall continue until the vessel can proceed to another Continental United States port. 2. (a) "Vessels making a voyage to Bermuda, Mexico, West Indies, including Cuba, Canada, Newfoundland, and/or coastwise in any order, either direct or via ports shall be signed on for one (1) or more continuous voyages on the above-described route or any part thereof and back to a final port of discharge on the Atlantic or Gulf Coast of the Continental United States for a term of time not exceeding six (6) calendar months. (b) "When a vessel is on domestic articles or harbor payroll prior to proceeding on a foreign voyage a mem­ ber of the Unlicensed Personnel shall not be entitled to transportation to the port of engagement if he fails to make the foreign voyage, unless the Company termi­ nates his employment through no fault of his own. (c) If the port where the articles are finally termi­ nated is located in an area other than the area in the Continental United States in which is located the port of engagement economy class air transportation shall be provided to those men only who leave the vessel, plus wages and subsistence to port of engagement in Continental United States. At the seaman's option, cash equivalent of the actual cost of j^onomjr air transportation shall be paid. ^ . 'J •H �The crewmember shall be entitled to transportation r^ardless of the nuinber of voyages he makes once transportation has been due him as long as hb pays off in an area other than an area wherein is located the original port of engagement. (d) For the purpose of this section, the continental United Stales shall be divided into five areas: Pacific Northwest; California; Atlantic Coast area, North of Cape Hatteras; Atlantic Coast area. South of Cape Hatteras; and fdie Gulf Coast area. (e) It is also agreed that the transportation provi­ sions contained herein shall not apply until the articles are finally terminated. 3. Any member of the Unlicensed Personnel will be allowed to pay off the vessel in any port in Continental United States or Puerto Rico upon twenty four (24) hours notice to the Master, prior to the scheduled sailing of the vessel. However, where a vessel is expected to arrive and depart on a weekend, such notice shall be given not later fJian 1 p.m. on Friday. The Master shall be allowed to discharge any member of the Unlicensed Personnel upon twenty four (24) hours notice. If the seaman exercises his rights to be paid off, as provided" for in this paragraph, transportation pro­ visions shall not be applicable. If the Master exercises his right to discharge a seaman as provided for in this paragraph, transportation provisions shall not be ap­ plicable. Should the Union object to the discharge, the matter shall be handled in accordance with grievance procedure. 5. Applicable operations regulations shall be effective on G.A.A. vessels. Unlicensed Personnel who should have normally b^n on duty. Likewise, compliance shall be in effect when there is less than a full complement aboard due to a condition arising as the result of a marine casualty. SECTION 60. MANNING SCALE. It is agreed and understood that the present manning scale carried on the Company's vessel, shall not be changed unless such changes are mutuaiij a^re^ the Company.iP'*™'^ '^''''''^'"'^''''^"^'^'^ makes any ehango In either f rem' pnilt or acquired ioA vessels 2. 3. 4. torn the Bted 5. SECTION 61. INTERNATIONAL DATE LINE, If a vessel crosses the International Date Line from east to west, and a Saturday, Sunday or Holiday is lost, all day workers shall observe the following Monday or the day following a Holiday. Watch slanders will be paid overtime in accordance with the principle of Saturday and Sunday overtime at sea. If the Sunday which is lost , is also a Holiday, or if the following Monday is a Holiday, then the following Monday and Tuesday shall be observed. However, in crossing the Intematipnal Date Line| from west to east, if an extra Saturday, Sunday or Holiday is picked up only one of such Saturdays, Sundays or Holidays shall be observed and all crew members will be required to work without overtime on the so-called second Saturday, Sunday or Holiday pro­ vided that if Sunday is also a Holiday, the Sunday which is picked up shall be observed as such Holiday. impossible to grant eight (8) hours off, he only gets what is available and no accumulation is carried forward. If members of the Steward Department are off while the vessel is not feeding, no overtime is payable to them. In the Deck Department, those accepting time off under this Section shall not be required to report for shifting of ship during time off or during their watch below. Alternation of time off may be applied in the Deck Department provided the vessel's stay in port is long enough to comply with the intent of the time off Section. Where the seaman does not receive his day off as required above, he shall receive one (1) day's pay in lieu thereof. K he receives only four (4) hours or less of his time off, he shall receive onehalf (%) day's pay in lieu thereof. This clause shall not apply where the seaman has accepted overtime in lieu of time off ! 6. Qualified day workers may be required to re^ve watch-standers for purposes of time off. They shall be paid at their respective Overtime Rates after 5 p.m. and before 8 a.m., Monday through Fri­ day, and at their premium rates on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays. SECTION 62. NEW EQUIPMENT NOT CARRIED AT PRESENT, NEW CONSTRUCTION AND RE­ CONSTRUCTION. In the event the Company is to build new ships, acquire new ships or convert old ships, it is agreed that prior to the commencement of construc­ tion or conversion, the Union and the Company shall meet to negotiate manning scales, quarters, recreational facilities and all equipment and provisions to be furnjshed for, or used by, the Unlicensed Personnel. SECTION 56. RETURN TO PORT OF ENGAGE­ MENT. (a) In the event a ship of the Company is sold, interned, lost, laid up, run aground or is stranded and the crew is required to leave the vessel by reason thereof, the crew shall be given transportation back to the port of engagement with subsistence, room and wages, at the time of payoff, as per Article II, Section 59, of this Agreement. When room and subsistence is not furnished aboard the vessel, room and meal allowance SECTION 63. CALENDAR DAY. For the purpose will be paid as prescribed in Article II, .Section 43, of this Agreement, the calendar day shall be from until crew is furnished repatriation by train, vessel or midnight to midnight. commercially operated airplanes, equivalent to the SECTION 64. WAR ZONE. In case any.vessel of equipment of regularly scheduled airline, or in the event such airplane transportation is not equivalent to the Company traverses waters adjacent to or in the a regularly scheduled airline, they shall • be paid the proximity of a declared or undeclared war or state of hostilities, it is hereby agreed that a petition on the difference in cash. (b) The port of engagement of the seaman is the part of the Union for the opening of negotiations for port in the Continental United States where he was added remuneration, bonuses, and/or insurances, shall first employed by the company for the vessel involved. in no way be deemed cause for the termination of this It is agreed that where a seaman quits and a replace­ Agreement. ment is obtained in the Continental United States port, SECTION 65. COPIES OF AGREEMENTS TO BE the replacement's port of engagement shall be the same as f^e seaman he replaced except that the replacement FURNISHED. Copies of this agreement shall be fur­ would be entitled to transportation to his port of en- nished to the Master, Chief Engineer and Chief Steward, who in turn shall supply each departmenta]! delegate 'ement if the ship is laid up and he is laid off. with a copy at the commencement of each voyage. SECTION 69. AWNINGS AND COTS. All Tankers, except those in regular North Atlantic runs, and Alaska Coastwise runs, shall be provided with awnings aft, with the exception of vessels equipped with facili­ ties on deck of the same nature. On fully air condi­ tioned vessels, there shall be no requirements for the issuance of cots or the installation of awnings. SECTION 70. TELEVISION SETS, (a) The Com­ pany shall provide a television set for the Unlicensed Personnel on all vessels covered by this Agreement. (b) Such television set shall be a nationally known brand with no less than a twenty-one inch (21") black and white screen. SECTION 66. LOGGING. Where the Master exercises his prerogative under maritime law by logging a man for missing his regular work or watch, he shall not log the man more than one (1) day for one (1) day. This section shall not be deemed to prejudice the authority ,of the Master or the requirement of obedience of the crew, described elsewhere in this Contract, except as specifi­ cally herein provided. SECTION 57. TRAVELING. Members of the Union when transported by the Company during the course of their employment, shall be provided with Economy Class air travel. Where meals are not provided by the carrier, subsistence shall be paid as per Article II, Sec­ tion 43; breakfast |2.00, $3.00 for dinner, and $5.50 for supper. YHien traveling by ship is involved, men shall be provided with Second Class transportation or the cash equivalent thereof. SECTION 58. VESSELS IN IDLE STATUS. When a vessel is inactive in a United States port for any rea­ son for a period of seven (7) days or less, the Unlicensed Personnel shall be kept on board at the regular monthly rate of pay. However, when it is expected that said vessel will be idle for a penod in excess of seven (7) days, the Unlicensed Personnel may be reduced on arrivaL Should the vessel resume service within seven (7) days, the vessel's Unlicensed Personnel who return to the vessel, shall receive wages, room and meal allowances for the period for which they were laid oft. Av ••••• 1>A;- SECTION 59. FULL COMPLEMENT WHILE CARGO IS HEING WORKED. A full complement of Unlicensed Personnel shall be maintained aboard vessel at all times cargo is being worked. The Company shall be in compliance vith this section when there is less than a full complement, Saturdays, Sundays and on Holidays, due to voluntary termination, to discharge for cause or absence of members of the fage 8 - • -K--.. • .'V.-. A i-' A';/ • • .V-.V*"' SECTION 67. RETURN OF DECEASED SEAMEN. If a seaman dies at any time during the voyage, the Company shall so notify the next of kin as designated on the shipping articles. In the event a seaman dies in a port not in the Continental United States, or if he dies at sea and his body is delivered to a port not in the Continental United States, in which port facilities for preservation of the body for shipment and burial are available, and there are no legal restrictions con­ trary thereto, if the said next of kin request the return of the body and agrees to assume responsibility for the body at the port of engagement, the Company shall defray the total cost of preserving and returning the body to the original port of engagement. SECTION 72. TANKERS IN THE GRAIN TRADE. 1. When a tanker is put into the grain trade the crew shall be under the Freightship working rules from the time they commence loading grain until such time as they arrive at an oil cargo loading berth, they shall then revert to the tanker working rules. mm agreed that the Deck Department can take the ship's evacuators from the cargo hold or shel­ ter deck store rooms, wherever they may be stored, and place them in position on deck where they are required for loading or discharging. SECTION 68. TIME OFF—TANKERS, (a) Upon In cases where it is necessary to take the cyclone completion of a foreign, nearby foreign, intercoastal, or (heads) off these machines in order to store them, it coastwise voyage, all of the assigned Unlicensed Per­ has been agreed that the pumpmen will toke out the sonnel who will remain on board and make the next bolts, nuts, etc., and that the Deck Department would voyage shall have time off (not to exceed eight (8) lift off the heads and store the machines, and in the working hours) in the payoff port or such other ports same manner when the machines are being taken out as may be mutually agreed upon between the Master of storage and placed on deck, the Deck Depart­ and the crewmember. The voyage shall commence at the ment will lift the head onto the machine and the pump­ time of signing of articles (foreign, nearby foreign, men will in turn secure the holts, nuts, etc. The above intercoastal or coastwise and continue until articles are described work may be done during regular working terminated. In nearby foreign and coastwise trade, this hours by the watch on deck without the payment of time off need not be granted more often than once in overtime. each thirty (30) day period, i 3. (a) It has been agreed that when the ship's evac­ uators are in use that it will be the pumpman's duty to maintain these machines, such as standing by when they are running, changing oil, greasing, refueling them and doing general maintenance and repair work as can be done -aboard ship. On ships having electric evacuators, it shall be the Pumpman's duty to plug in the electric connections and change plugs during regu­ lar working hours without the payment of overtime. (b) When shoreside evacuators are to be used, and the crewmembers are required to service or handle 4. Cleaning tanks where grain �men are required to sweep up grain and remove it from the tanks or wash the tanks down with a hand hose, this shall be considered the same as cleaning holds and the hold cleaning rate shall be paid as per the • Freightship Agreement. However, when the butterworthing machines are used and the tanks are cleaned and mucked, men performing this work shall be paid at the tank cleaning rate. 5. During regular working hours it shall be the duty of the Deck Department to set dp and shift the ship's evacuators including attaching the first section of suc­ tion pipe and to do any rigging necessary for operation and repairs. However, hooking up additional sections of suction pipe, shifting suction lines or going into the tanks to hook up or unplug suction lines shall be con­ sidered longshore work and shall be paid for at the longshore rate. I Shcnobi 7S. OSO VLEKJ;L£. rne ha©e 0 wg«s, premium and overtime rates ualea*" Agreed UpOh the Union and tlm as stated in this Agreement. When gr" •hr other hulfc cergoejt are eesttied, the ? .governed hy the work rules diefintd i» .Agreement. Where work rules for a ^ '•"Ot defined in the Freightship Agre—' hall perform suelt duties as ore eenfc. Freightship work rules sh the Vessel commences load'*"* ' tiine m the vessel arrivea 8 a hqoid cargo» in tbia Agreem^ l On such-vessels where .J reiuove any <argu r«dh impair such operation f mm hatehi^ a»d S thet may ^wahdtorworft SECTION 74. PYRAMIDING OVERTIME. There shall be no duplication or pyramiding of overtime except where specifically provided for. ARTICLE III DECK DEPARTMENT SECTION 2. DIVISION OF OVERTIME. All overtime shall be divided as equally as possible among thie mem­ bers of the deck crew. In any event, the Boatswain shall be allowed to make as many hours overtime as the high man's overtime hours in the Deck Department, except where such overtime has been paid for routine sea watches. The Boatswain shall have the right to stand gangway watch in turn with the rest of the Deck Department. If he fails to exercise such right he has no claim for high man's overtime. Boatswain is required to work with and supervise the watch on deck, Saturdays,. Sundays or Holidays, for which the watch on deck re­ ceives additional overtime; he shall receive the same amount of overtime per hour as paid to a member of the watch on deck or his premium rate, whichever is higher. SECTION 3. DIVISION OP WATCHES, (a) The Sailors while at sea shall be dmded into three watches which shall be kept on duty successively for the per­ formance of ordinary work incidental to the sailing and maintenance of the vessel. of these three (3) ratings are missing and the watch is not complete, the wages equivalent to the rating that is missing from the watch shall be paid to the other member or members making up the remainder of the watch. (c) When the watch below is called out to work, they shall he paid overtime for such work at the rates specif!^ in the Agreement except for such work as defined in ArticleJI, Section 18. SECTION 4. BOATSWAIN AJID A.B. MAINTE­ NANCE STANDING WATCH.-If the Boatswain is re­ quired to stand watch due to shortage of men, such watches stood between the hours of 5 p.m. and 8 a.m. Monday through Friday shall be paid for at the over­ time rate. However, all watches stood shall be in addi­ tion to his regular duties as Boatswain. In such cases there shall be no division of wages. A.B. Maintenance may be required to replace any 1- Unlicensed Member of the Deck Department when said member is sick or missing without payment of over­ time. (b) DECK DEPARTMENT'S DUTIES IN PORT. Quartermasters or any other Unlicensed Personnel in the Deck Department shall stand tank watches and shall handle valves in connection with the loading or discharging of cargo or ballast. When vessels are not loading pr discharging. Deck Department members shall stand gangway watches. Quartermasters shall not be required to chip, scale, sougee or polish brass. When watches are broken. Deck Department erewmembers shall be required to stand gangway watches. SECTION 5. SETTING WATCHES. Sea watches SECTION 9. BOATSWAIN HANDLING WIND­ shall be set not later than noon on sailing day. When the vessel sails before noon, watches shall be set .when all LASS. Boatswain shall stand by the -windlass when no lines are on board and vessel is all clear of the dock. carpenter is carried and an able seaman may be required to relieve the Boatswain at the windlass during the SECTION 6. BREAKING WATCHES AND WORK Boatswain's working hours. IN PORT, (a) When vessel docks between 12 mid­ SECTION 10. DAY WORKERS, (a) The following night and 8 a.m. and sea watches are broken, any ratings shall be classified as day workers: Boatswain, part of a watch between midnight and 8 a.m. shall Carpenter and Maintenance. constitute a complete watch. (b) The working hours at sea for all men classified (b) In port when sea watches are broken the hours as day workers shall be from 8 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 of labor shall be 8 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. p.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Any work Monday through Friday. Any work outside of these hours performed by day men outside of these hours shall be or on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays shall be paid paid for at their applicable rate, except for such work for at the applicable rate for the respective ratings. as defined in Article II, Section 18. (c) In port when sea watches are not broken, mem­ (c) Working hours in port for all men classified as bers in the Deck Department shall stand their regular day workers shall be from 8 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 p.m. watches, and perform their regular duties. Employees to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. All work outside standing these watches shall assist the officer on watch these hours or on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays is in attending mooring lines, tending gangways, gangway to be paid for at their applicable rate. lights, handle valves and blanks, handle, connect, and SECTION 11. WASHING DOWN. When members of disconnect vessel's cargo and bunker hoses on board the ship, replace butterworth plates and close tank tops the Deck Department are required to wash down after when necessary for cargo operations. Men on watch may 5 p.m. and before 8 a.m. and on Saturdays, Sundays assist Pumpman in pumprooms when accompanied by and Holidays, they shall be paid at the applicable rate. the Pumpman to make changes for handling cargo and SECTION 12. HANDLING MOORING LINES, (a) ballast, but not do repair work. The wateh on deck shall receive Penalty Overtime for On Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays, or between the breaking out or stowing away mooring lines after 5 p.m. ~ hours of 5 p.m. and 8 a.m. on weekdays, overtime at the and before 8 a.m. Monday through Friday and on Satur­ applicable rate shall be paid for such watches. (d) When Unlicensed Deck Personnel are required to days, Sundays and Holidays, at the rate specified in lower or raise anchor after 5 p.m. and before 8 a.m., Article III, Section 7 (c). (b) A minimum of six (6) men shall be used for Monday through Friday, they shall be paid at the ap­ plicable rate, except when the safety of the vessel is in­ breaking out or storing away mooring lines. volved. SECTION 13. DOCKING AND UNDOCKING. (a) The following work is to be considered as part of The watch on deck shall receive Penalty Overtime for raising and lowering the anchor: Breaking out the docking or undocking after 5 p.m. and before 8 a.m. cement in hawsepipe when preparing to lower anchor; Monday through Friday. obtaining cement and cementing hawsepipe after anchor (b) All hands, when available, shall be used to per­ has been raised. form this work. In no event shall a man receive double When the Bosun does this work, no overtime will be overtime for docking or undocking. claimed by the Unlicensed Crewmembers. (e) When the watch beiow is called out to work they shall be paid overtime at the applicable rate for vessel is in port and men are called back for shifting ship, hauling, rigging or securing gear, cleaning holds, the woiic performed during their watch below. etc., after 5 p.m. and before 8 a.m., Monday through SECTION 7. MEN STANDING SEA WATCHES. Friday, they shall receive a two (2) hour minium for (a) Men standing sea watches shall be paid overtime each call-back. In the event the work exceeds two (2) hours, the men for all work in excess of eight (8) hours between mid­ night and midnight each day. No work except for the shall receive overtime for the hours actually worked. On Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays, the men shall safe navigation of the vessel is to be done after 5 p.m. and before 8 a.m. and on Saturdays, Sundays receive a minimum of four (4) hours for such call-backs. They may be turned to one or more' times without the and Holidays without payment of overtime. (b) Sanitary work shall be done on weekdays be­ payment of additional overtime, except where the time tween 6 a.m. and 8 a.m., without the payment of over­ exceeds four (4) hours, in which case they will be paid time. Sanitary work in this section shall mean cleaning for the hours actually worked. During such call-back, the men may be required to the wheelhouse, chartroom, cleaning windows and secure the vessel for sea, but may not be required to do mopping out wheelhouse. Weather conditions may ne­ cessitate additional mopping of water from the wheel- maintenance or repair work. (b) This section shall not apply when men are called house and cleaning of the wheelhouse windows. back to sail the vessel. (c) Except as otherwise specifically provided, if a. (c) The duty of men called for the specific purpose man standing regular watch at sea or in port on Satur­ day, Sunday and Holidays is required to work other of shifting ship shall be limited to work necessary for than routine work for the safe navigation of the vessel. shifting, and shall not include maintenance or repair work. (d) All hands available shall be used for shiftin^br hauling vessel. (e) When a shift or haul commences at exactly 5 1. Cleaning quarters, as butlined in Article III, Sec­ p.m. and the meal hour has been changed from 4 p.m. tion 19. to 5 p.m. for the entire crew, the crewmembers who are 2. Those duties outlined in Section 6 (d) above. 3. Docking or undocking, as outlined in Article III, on the vessel and are working would not be entitled to the callback. Those men who have completed their Section 13. day's work prior to 8 p.m. and were called back, would 4. Routine work for the safe navigation of the vessel. (d) If a man standing sea watches on Saturday, Sun­ •be entitled to the two (2) hour call-back. day or Holidays is required to handle explosives, do SECTION 15. GOING ASHORE TO TAKE LINES. longshore work, do carpenter work, secure cargo, handle mail or baggage, handle stores, use paint spray guns The practice of putting sailors ashore to handle lines or sand blasting equipment, handle garbage, remove when docking or undocking is to be avoided as far as soot from the stack, clean bilges or clean up oil spills, possible. If, however, no other means for handling lines clean tanks, or such work as defined in Article III, Sec­ is available, and sailors are required to catch the lines, tion 23, Additional Work, he shall he paid only the rate or let them go, the sailors actually handling the lines shall receive five dollars ($5.00) each in each case. This as specified in this Agreement for that type of work. is to be in addition to overtime, if they are working on overtime at that particular moment. SECTION 8. QUARTERMASTERS, ABLE SEAMEN After the ship is properly moored, and members of STANDING WHEEL WATCH AT SEA. (a) While a the Deck Department are required to put out additional man is assigned to the wheel at sea and when the ship lines or single up lines during regular working hours, is using Automatic Steering Equipment, he shall per­ no additional money shall be paid. form his regularly assigned duties on the bridge and SECTION 16. SHIPS' STORES, (a) Sailors may he shall not leave the bridge or paint off stagings, or do any work on the outside of the bridge structures and required to handle stores, both on the dock within thirty shall not do maintenance work and general cleaning on feet of ship side and on board ship during their regular equipment other than that belonging to the bridges, hours without payment of overtime. Regular hours are defined, to mean 8 a.m. to 12 noon and from 1 p.m. except in the case of emergency. Where the wheelsman stands a- four-hour quarter­ to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Stewards' stores master watch, he shall be entitled to thirty (30) minutes shall be distributed to meat box, chill box, and store­ coffee-time after standing two (2) hours of such watch. rooms by the Deck Department and be stowed by the He shall be relieved by an unlicensed seaman on watch Steward Department employees. Sailors may be required to use deck gear to bring during his coffeetime period. Page 9 ^'.7 �f il Engine Department supplies aboard but once such sup­ plies are aboard, it shall be the duty of the wipers to store same, during their regular working hours, with­ out the payment of overtime. No overtime shall be claimed by the Deck Department for the operation of deck machinery to bring ship's sup­ plies aboard during their regular hours as defined in Article III, Section 16. (b) Daily supplies of fresh provisions such as milk, bread and vegetables, shall be brought on by sailors on watch, when required to do so, without payment of overtime. The thirty (30) feet of ship side applies to daily sup­ plies. (c) Ship's oMcers shall determine the number of sailors to be used in handling ship's stores. (d) The Company reserves the right at any time to use shore gangs to handle stores. It has been agVeed between the- parties that Section 16 of Article III shall be interpreted to mean that sailors are to handle the deck and steward stores as outlined but are not re­ quired to handle engine department stores without the payment of overtime. SECTION 17. USING PAINT SPRAY GUNS AND SAND BLASTING EQUIPMENT. When members of the crew are required to paint with spray guns, *hen spray iguns, b^^^ small hand type, are bei^^^^ used for painting, two men shall operate same and both men shall receive overtime at the applicable rate. The Deck Department Unlicensed Personnel may be required to brush paint all ~ Unlicensed Personnel quarters, washrooms and toilets, other than those be­ longing to the Engine Department, without the pay­ ment of overtime during their regular working hours. They may also be required to paint all enclosed pas­ sageways on the vessel. The licensed officers' quarters, washrooms and toilets, also messrooms, galley. Steward Department store rooms, hospital, slop chest and all enclosed passage­ ways on the Captain's Deck when brush painted, shall be-overtime for Deck Department Unlicensed Personnel whether on or off watch. However, notwithstanding the above, if the foregoing mentioned enclosed spaces are spray-painted, then over­ time is payable. The expression "crew quarters" shall be interpreted to include washrodms and toilets. The Radio Operator shall paint and maintain the Radio Shack. Two men shall be used on sand-blasting operation and shall be paid in the same manner as when spray guns are used. SECTION 18. GARBAGE. Garbage shall be stowed away from crew's quarters. When members of the Deck Department are required to handle garbage by hand or shovel, SECTION 19. CLEANING QUARTERS. One (1) Ordinary Seaman on duty shall be assigned to clean quarters and toilets of the Unlicensed Personnel of the Deck Department. Two (2) hours shall be allowed for this work between the hours of 8 a.m. and 12 Noon daily, both at sea and in port. Sanitary work in crew's quarters shall include wiping off fans. On vessels of 25,500 D.W.T. or over, the Ordinary Seaman shall be allowed four (4) hours daily for performing this work. SECTION 20. REMOVING SOOT FROM SMOKE STACK. When members of the Deck Department' are required to remove soot inside of the smoke stack,.] SECTION , 21. TANK CLEANING, (a) When crewmembers are required to enter any tank in which water is regularly carried, for the purpose of cleaning or mak­ ing ri^airs therein, )) I/^en crewmembers are required to enter ten^^^ that have contained animal, vegetable, petroleum oil or creosotes, including bunkers, or molasses for the pur­ pose of cleaning or making repairs therein, they shall be paid at the rates indicated below. .his siiall .also apply to cofferdams which have beeen fouled through lealuge of the above-mentioned cargoes, (c) '^en tanks described in (b) above are bdng 'i A-;'' « "1 1 » I. V. / ,.y cleaned and cleaning has been completed. 'This bonus will compensate for the clothing allowance and shall be paid only once during each ballast voyage. It is understood that sea boots for tank cleaning will be furnished by the Company. While engaged in tank clean­ ing, men shall receive no other overtime. The men who are hauling the buckets during tMk cleaning operations under this section| (d) For any work performed in cofferdam or void tank which has not contained water, oil, creosotes, etc., the men required to perform such work shall be paid at SECTION 4. HOURS OF WORK—WATCH STANDERS. (a) Working hours for watch-standers at sea shall be forty (40) hours per week, Monday through Friday. They shall be paid premium rate for all watches stood on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays. (b) In port any work performed between 5 p.m. and 8 a.m. weekdays and on Saturdays, Sundays and Holi­ days shall be paid for at the applicable rate. The same shall apply to members required ^^to handle or shift butterworthing machines during the butterworth operations or wash tanks from the decks. (e) A minimum of three (3) men shall be required for the purpose of shifting butterworthing machines. When butterworthing machines are in operation one man shall SECTION 5. WORKING SPACES. No member of the be required to stand by the machines. The man who is Unlieensed Personnel of the Engine Department other standing by the machines shall do no other work. How­ than the Pumpman, Electrician, Wiper, Q.M.E.D. or any ever, the other men may be required to perform other other day men, shall be required to work outside of the work between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. /engine spaces without payment of overtime. Engine spaces consist of the fireroom, engine room, ice machine room, tool shop and shaft alley, and steering engine' room. For the purpose of routine watch duties, the en­ gine room spaces shall consist of fireroom, engine room, ice machine room, steering engine room and shaft alley. However, they may enter engine room storage for the purpose of securing equipment with which to work and handle stores as provided in Section 18. The pumproom below the top grrating shall be con­ sidered as part of the Engine Department spaces. If the SECTION 23. ADDITIONAL WORK, (a) In aU ports, sailors are assigned to work in these spaces, they shall members of the Deck Department may be required to be paid overtime, unless specifically provided elsewhere chip, sougee, scale, prime and paint the vessel over to the contrary. sides. They may also paint the crew's messroom, crew's SECTION 6. SETTING WATCHES. Sea watches for lounge, crew's laundry and such passageways or part of passageways where Unlicensed quarters, heads and men standing donkey watches shall be set at midnight showers are located, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday prior to scheduled sailing time. through Friday, without the payment of overtime. SECTION 7. BREAKING WATCHES. Any part of a (b) Overtime shall be paid when sailors are required, watch from midnight until 8 a.m. on day of arrival either in port or at sea, to chip, sougee, scale, prime or shall constitute a complete watch. This shall not apply paint galley, pantry, saloon, living quarters, forecastle, to men who are to stand donkey watch. When such lavatories and washrooms, which are not used by the arrival occurs on Sunday, the Premium Rate shall be Unlicensed Deck Department. paid only for hours actually worked on such watch. (c) Non-permanent transient or irregular foreign shore labor shall not be employed to perform any of SECTION 8. SUPPER RELIEF. At sea or in portjhe the work in the Licensed or Unlicensed quarters, store four to eight watch shall relieve itself for supper.f rooms, passageways, galleys and mess rooms, except in thpse instances where the Company uses established shore labor. Companies on regular trade routes who, prior to June 7, 1954, used established shore labor in SECTION 9. ELECTRICIANS. If the Company adds foreign ports may continue such practice. (d) At sea or in port, the Deck Department may be an electrician to the Unlicensed Personnel, the Standard required to sand and varnish all outside rails, storm work rules for electricians shall apply. and screen doors. SECTION 10. PUMPMAN. The Pumpman's duties (c) When no Carpenter is carried and members of shall consist of handling cargo, ballast and tank equip­ the Deck Department are required to do carpenter's ment, including all work necessary foF the operation work, they^ shall be paid at the rates defined in Article and maintenance of cargo pipe lines, room heating sys­ II, Section 21 (c), Penalty Overtime. tem and all deck machinery, including tank gear on (f) When any work described above is performed bj deck, dogs on watertight doors and ports and life boat the Unlicensed Personnel and overtime is payable. davits. He shall not be required to do ordinary engine or fire­ room work, except in line with his regular duties; SECTION 24. CHAIN LOCKER. Able Seamen only steam lines, cargo lines, etc. If the Pumpman is required to enter the tanks to shall be sent into the chain locker to stow chain. In the event the chain locker is located lower than one make repairs to pipe lines or valves after tanks are gad deck below the windlass, a suitable signaling system free and have been cleaned, he shall be paid at the , must be installed. The system shall consist of a two- applicable rate. Otherwise, he shall be paid in accord­ way bell or buzzer or voice 'tube. This shall only apply ance with tank cleaning rates. While working in tanks, when men are sent in the chain locker for the purpose no other overtime shall be paid. He shall not be required to paint, clean paint, fireof stowing chain. brush, chip, scale or do any polishing work without the SECTION 25. PYRAMIDING OVERTIME. There shall payment of overtime. be no duplication or pyramiding of overtime except where Notwithstanding any other provisions in this AgfTeespecifically provided for. ment, when the Pumpman is required to make repairs in tanks, he shall be paid for such work in accordance with this section. ARTICLE IV If the tanks are not butterworthed, ventilated and mucked on dirty oil ships, clothing allowance shall be ENGINE DEPARTMENT paid to any member of the Unlicensed Personnel who enters tanks for the purpose of making repaito. The Pumpmen shall receive overtime when required to make installations, renewals or replacement of pipe twelve (12) inches in diameter or over and ten t(10) feet long or over in cargo tanks or pipe eight (8) inches or over in diameter and six (6) feet long or over in the' pumproom. It is agreed that in the handling of heavy equip­ ment in the pumproom, such as~ cargo line valves and pumproom machinery, the Deck Department may be required to perform the riggfing and it shall be the duty of the wipers and/or pumpman to hook up and stow away the individual pieces. SECTION 3. HOURS OF WORK—DAY WORKERS. ' • Working hours in port or at sea for all men classified as day workers shall be from 8 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Any work out­ side these hours or on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays shall be paid for at the applicable rates, except as pro­ vided in Article H, Section 18. V ,V 7 •» SECTION 11. MACHINIST/SECOND PUMPMAN AND/OR ENGINE MAINTENANCE. His duties shall be general maintenance and repair work as directed by the Engineer in charge. He may relieve or assist the Pumpman in all of the Pumpman's duties. He may be required to paint cargo pumps only without overtime, during regular vrorking hours. With this exception he shall not be required to paint, clean paint, wirebrush, chip, scale, or do any polishing work without the pay­ ment of overtime. None of the Engine Department Unlicensed Person­ nel other than the pumpman or machinist/2nd pump- �man may be required to turn steam on or off deck or butterworthing equipment. It shall also be the duties of the Machinist or Machinist/Second Pumpman to grease the steering en­ gine when required during his regular working hours without the payment of-overtime. DUTIES ON CLEAN OIL SHIPS. On clean oil ships, the Pumpman and/or Machinist/2nd Pumpmah may enter the tanks to make minor repairs without ^he pay­ ment of the clothing allowance providing it,does not take over one (1) hour to complete the job and further providing that the tanks have been butterworthed and ventilated. The above shall apply to the other members of the Unlicensed Personnel who enter the tanks for the same purpose. No clothing allowance shall be paid to men who were not authorized to enter the tanks. When a Fireman-Watertender or Oiler is missing be­ cause a crew member is sick, injured or because a Fireman-Watertender or Oiler missed the ship and none of the Wipers is capable of bein^ promoted to fill the vacancy, then the Engine Maintenance/Second Pump­ man may be placed on watch. Iii the event the Engine Maintenance/Second Pumpman is assigned to a watch, no overtime is payable Monday through Friday for standing watch and performing customary watch duties. In no event shall he be required to work more than eight (8) hours without the payment of overtime. Any overtime due EnginaKMaintenance/Second Pumpman shall be paid at his 8*»plicible rate. SECTION 12. ENGINE UTILITY, (a) They shall be required to assist Engineers in all Engine Department work. (b) Utilitymen shall be required to have qualifica­ tions as oilers, wateiitenders and firemen. (c) They may be required to replace any Unlicensed Member of the Engine Department when said member is sick, ii^red or missing. the tanks are not butterworthed, veritilated, am mucked on dirty oil ships, clothing allowance shall be paid to any member of the Unlicensed Personnel who enters tanks for the purpose of making repairs. The Union agrees that the Company may replace, a Wiper with an Engine Utility. SECTION 13. OILERS ON WATCH—STEAM. (a) They shall perform routine duties, oil main en­ gine (if reciprocating), watch temperatures, and oil circulation (if turbine), oil auxiliaries, steering engine and ice machine. They shall pump bilges and tend water where gauges and checks are in the engine room and no Watertenders are carried. (b) If required to start or blow down evaporator, they shall be paid one (1) hour at the applicable rate for each operation. When such equipment is placed in opera­ tion, Oilers htay be required to check the equipment at regular intervals, make necessary adjustments to insure proper and' even flow of condensate and salt water, oil and tend any pump or pumps operated in connection with such equipment without payment of overtime. (c) Oilers shall not be required to do any painting, cleaning paint, wirebrushing, chipping, scaling or pol­ ishing work without payment of overtinie. SECTION 14. OILERS ON DAY WORK—STEAM. They shall assist the Engineers in maintenance and re­ pair work in engine room, machine shop, shaft alley and store room when located in or adjacent to the engine room, provided, however, he shall not be required to do any cleaning of boilers, cleaning paint, polishing work, wirebrushing, chipping or scaling. 8 a.m., Monday through Friday, and on Saturdays, Sun­ days and Holidays, at the premium rate. (d) Fireman-Watertender on watch shall not be re­ quired to do any painting, cleaning paint, wirebrushing, chipping, scaling or polishing work without the pay­ ment of overtime. (e) When on donkey watch, Fireman-Watertenders shall be required to keep steam, tend auxiliaries and take care of entire plant without payment of overtime, except as provided in (c) above. (f) When vessel is in port and the entire plant is shut down, the Fireman-Watertender' may be placed on day work. His hours then will be the same as those for day workers. His work shall consist of repair and maintenance work in fireroom and engineroom. He shall not be required to do any cleaning of boilers, polishing work, wirebrushing, chipping, scaling. SECTION 18. WIPERS. (a) It shall be routine duties for the Wipers to do general cleaning, including oil spills on deck, painting, cleaning paint, wirebrushing, chipping, scaling, sougeeing, polishing work in the En­ gine Department, including resistor houses, and fanrooms, cleaning and painting steering engine and steer­ ing engine bed, and to take all stores, including standing by on water and fuel oil lines. (b) Wipers shall not be required to paint, chip, sougee or shine bright work in fireroom fidley, except in port. (c) One (1) Wiper shall be assigned to clean quar­ ters and toilets of the Unlicensed Personnel of the En­ gine. Department daily. Two (2) hours shall be allowed for this work between the hours of 8 a.m. and 12 Noon daily. He shall be allowed two (2) hours for this work on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays, and shall have two (2) hours' overtime. Sanitary work in crew's quarters shall include wiping off fans. On vessels of 26,600 D.W.T. or over, the Wiper shall be allowed four (4) hours daily for peiforming this work. (d) Wipers may be required to paint Unlicensed En­ gine Department crew quarters without payment of overtime during Wiper's regular working hours. (e) Wipers shall be paid overtime for cleaning in firesides and steam drum of boilers. They may be re­ quired to clean tank tops or bilges by hand or be required to paint bilges. However, cleaning bilge strain­ ers,. cleaning away sticks or rags shall be considered part of a Wiper's duties and shall be done without payment of overtime. (f) It shall be the duty of the Wiper to assist the Engineers in blowing tubes. The Wiper shall assist the Engineers in putting XZIT, and similar preparations, and boiler compounds in the boiler. When the Wiper is re­ quired to assist in blowing tubes Monday through Friday, they shall then also be used Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays. (g) Wipers may be required to assist in repair work, but he shall not be assigned to a repair job by himself without the payment of overtime. This is not to in­ clude dismantling equipment in connection with clean­ ing; such as, grease extractors, bilge strainers and evaporators, etc. (h) Wipers shall be required to pump up galley fuel tank during straight time hours without the payment of overtime. (i) While vessels are transiting the Panama or Suez Canal, one (1) Wiper shall be assigned to trim ventilators to insure breeze for men below, regardless of whether it is outside of their regular working hours or not. When the Wiper performs this work outside of his regular working hours, overtime will be allowed. (j) Skimming hot wells and cleaning grease extrac­ tors shall be done by the Wiper as part of his regular duties without the payment of overtime. (k) It shall be the duty of the Wiper to pull ice and deliver it to the icebox door without the payment of overtime. Wipers shall also remove ice cubes from ice cube machines when such machines are located in engine room spaces. (1) Wipers, under proper supervision, may, be re­ quired to paint the outside of electric motors and gen­ erators. (m) It shall be the duty of the Wipers to handle engine room stores on the ship or from barges, or on the dock within thirty feet (30') from ship-side in his regular working hours without the payment of over­ time. (Sailors shall be required to operate deck gear in the handling of such stores as is necessary.) SECTION 15. OILERS—DIESEL AT SEA. (a) They shall make regular rounds on main engines and auxil­ iaries, pump bilges, clean oil strainers and centrifuges, watch oil temperatures and pressures. If required, they shall drain oil from piston oil tanks every hour and shall pump up water for gravity. They shall be re­ quired to tend small donkey boiler for heating.purposes without payment of overtime. However, when boiler is being used for heating cargo .oil, an allowance of two (2) hours per watch at the applicable rate shall be allowed the Oilers. (b) They shall do . no cleaning or station work, but shall be required to leave s^e working conditions forSECTION 19. TANK CLEANING, (a) When crewtheir relief, provided such work shall not be done when members are required to enter any tank in which water wipers are on duty. is regularly carried, for the purpose of cleaning or mak­ SECTION 16. OILERS—DIESELS—IN PORT, (a) ing repairs therein, they shall be paid at the rates de­ In port. Oilers shall maintain a regular donkey watch. fined in Article II, Section 21 (c). Penalty Overtime. (b) When crewmembers are required to enter tanks They shall oil auxiliaries, tend small donkey boiler, and look after entire plant. When cargo is being worked that have contained animal, vegetable, petroleum oil after 5 pjn. and before 8 a.m. Monday through Friday, or creosotes, including bunkers or molasses for the pur­ or on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays, the oilers on pose of cleaning or making repairs .therein, they shall watch shall receive the applicable rate and in no event be paid at the rates indicated below. shall they be paid additional overtime because cargo is being worked. (b) Oilers shall not be required to do any painting, cleaning paint, wirebrushing, chipping, scaling or polish­ ing work without the payment of overtime. .] f. i€\' SECTION 17. FIREMAN-WATERTENDER. (a) They shall be required to watch and tend water, clean burners, fuel oil strainers, wherever located, drip pans, punch carbon, keep steam, watch fuel oil pressure and temperatures and oil fuel pumps located in the fireroom only. (b) On all watches, they shall clean up excess oil occasioned by changing burners and strainers and shall leave the fireroom in a safe condition when relieved. . (c) Eireman-Watertender on watch in port shall be paid overtime for watches stood after 5 p.m. and before Hian at , This shmi als^ apply to coffw have been fouled through leakage of the above-mentioned cargoes. (c) When tanks described in (b) above are being cleaned and cleaning has been completed, a bonus of o^wtime - laaguienneu m ^ This bonus will compensate for the clothing allowance and shall be paid only once during each ballast voyage. It is understood that sea boots for tank cleaning will be furnished by the company. While engaged in tank clean­ ing, men shall receive no other overtime. The men who are hauling the buckets during tank cleaning operations under this section (d) For any work performed in cbffeHam or vbic tank which has not contained water, oil, creosotes, etc., the men required to perform such The same shall apply to members required to handle or shift butterworthing machines during the butterworth operations or wash tanks from the decks. (e) A minimum of three (3) men shall be required for the purpose of shifting butterworthing machines. When butterworthing machines are in operation one (1) man shall be required to stand by the machines. The man who is standing by the machines shall do no other work. However, the other men may be required to perform other work between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. SECTION 20. USING PAINT SPRAY GUNS AND SAND BLASTING EQUIPMENT. When members of the crew are required to paint with spray guns, they shall be paid at the rates defined in Article II, Section 21 (c). Penalty Overtime. \ When spray guns, other than small hand type, are being used for painting, two (2) men shall operate same and both men shall receive overtime, at the applicable rate. Two (2) men shall be used on sand-blasting operation and shall be paid in the same manner as when spray guns are used. SECTION 2L DONKIY WATCH. <a> A donkeV rl SECTION 22. CARBON TETRACHLORIDE. When­ ever carbon tetrachloride is required to be used by an Unlicensed Member of the Engine Department for cleaninc SECTION 24. OILER/MAINTENANCE UTILITY. (1) The Oiler shall be rerated to Oiler/Maintenance Utility. (2) He shall be required to have the qualifications of Firemen, Oiler and Watertender. (3) He shall be classed as a watch stander and shall perform the rourine duties and maintenance of the Oiler and Fireman-Watertender stated in Article IV, Sections 13, 14 and 17, Standard Tanker Agreement. (4) Maintenance overtime shall be divided as equally as possible between men of this rating. Page U ' r,-; fu '•'i -. •W �SECTION 25. SHIP'S WELDER/MAINTENANCE MAN. (a) The Ship's Welder-Maintenance Man shall be class^ as day worker in the Engfine Department. (b) He shall be required to do burning, welding, maintenance and repair work anywhere on the vessel ah directed by the Chief Engineer. (c) He shall be required to have qualifications as Fireman, Oiler and Watertender. (d) He shall not replace any member of the Un­ licensed Personnel except when such member is missing or unable to perform his regular duties due to illness or injury^ _ . (e) He shall not be required to do general clean­ ing, painting, cleaning paint, polishing work, wirebrushing, chipping or scaling except in the course of burning, welding, maintenance and repair work. (f) He shall receive the contractual rate for speci­ fied work such as tank cleaning, cleaning bilges, using paint spray guns, etc. 3- I: for members of the Steward Department in port when feeding shall be outlined above. They shall be paid at the applicable rate for all work performed outside their regular hours, after 5 p.m. and before 8 a.m. weekdays and on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays, at the premium rate., SECTION 5. AUTOMATED AND SEMI-AUTO­ MATED VESSELS, (a) HOURS AND DUTIES: 1. The Chief Steward or Steward-Cook shall super­ vise the Steward Department, eight (8) hours, between 6:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. 2. Chief Cook 7:30 a.m.-12:46 p.m. 3:30 p.m.- 6:16 p.m. Additional duties of the Chief Cook shall be "to assist Cook and Baker during rush period at breakfast and keep utensils used by him clean. The Chief Cook shall receive the same port time overtime hours as the Chief Steward. 3. Cook and Baker 6:00 a.m.- 9:30 a.m. 11.00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m.- 6:30 p.m. prepare and serve the meals. They shall also clean and maintain, including spot sougeeing and polishing bright work the quarters of the Licensed Personnel, the Radio Officer, the Purser, Passengers, and the ship s office, all dining rooms, messrooms, washrooms, galley and pantry. They shall sort and cull fruit and vegetables. Unless otherwise specified in this Agreement, no over­ time applies to the above routine work. (b) At sea, the Utility, if assigned to the daily clean­ ing of the radio shack, shall receive not more than three (3) hours overtime per week at the overtime rate. (c) It shall be routine duties for the Steward Utility to count and bag linen, work in storerooms, linen lock­ ers, toilets and Steward Department passageways and do general cleaning within his eight (8) hours as directed by the Steward. SECTION 9. HANDLING STORES. Members of the Steward Department shall not be required to carry any stores or linen to or from the dock, but when stores or linen are delivered at the storeroom doors, meat or chill box-doors, Steward Department men shall place same in their respective places and they shall be p^jd at the rates indicated in Article II, Section 21 (c), Penalty Overtime with the following definition: SECTION 26. QUALIFIED MEMBER OF THE EN­ GINE DEPARTMENT. (1) The qualified member of Additional duties of Cook and Baker shall be to prethe Engine Department shall perform all work assigned pare, cook and serve all vegetables for dinner and supper to him in the Engine Department by the Engineer in meals. Scrub galley after the supper meal with the ascharge. (2) The duties of the Qualified Members of the sistance of a General Utility. Prepare night lunches and Engine Department (Q.M.E.D.'s) shall be all work nec­ cooked salads. the hobrs of 8 a 4. Saloon Mess 6:30 a.m.- 9:30 a.m. essary for the continuance of the operation of the Engine lliiiWiiiiliSiiilii;; 10:30 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. Department. TW«m ihe hours of 6 p.m. »r 4:00 p.m.- 6:30 p.m. ON WATCH—Baturdaya, (3) He shall perform maintenance and repairs Prepare salads except cooked, and all cold drinks used throughout th^ vessel under the direction of the Engi­ by him. Draw supplies as needed. neer in charge. 5. Crew Mess 6:30 a.m.- 9:30 a.m. However, daily provisions such as fresh vegetables, (4) If he is a day worker, he may be required to 10:30 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. fruit, milk, or bread shall be stored by Messman and/or replace a missing watch-stander. 4:00 p.m.- 6:30 p.m. (6) He may be required to take on fuel and water Utilitymen when placed aboard without the pajrment of Prepare salads except cooked salads. and to take soundings as directed by the Engineer in overtime, provided such work is done within their pre­ 6. Utility 6:30 a.m.- 9:30 a.m. charge. scribed working hours. 10:30 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. (6) When no Ship's Welder-Maintenance is carried SECTION 10. RECEIVING STORES. The Steward 4:00 p.m.- 6:30 p.m. he may, if qualified, be required to bum and weld. On vessels carrying Utilities, the Chief Steward shall shall be solely responsible for checking and receiving of (7) He may be required to assist in any work neces­ voyage stores and linens, and he shall not delegate this sary for the operation of reefer equipment and con­ assign their duties. ,(b) VESSELS CARRYING PASSENGERS: responsibility to another member of the Steward Detainers, including the taking of temperatures. 1. When passengers are on board, the passengers' partment. He shall be required to go on the dock to (8) He shall not be required to chip, paint, or sougee except where such work is incidental to a specific re­ utilities working hours shall be the same as the Mess- check stores and linens without the payment of over­ time during his regular hours. man. pair job. 2. In all ports the Cook and Baker shall work on SECTION 11. LATE MEALS. When members of a schedule between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. as set forth by the Steward Department are required to serve late the Steward. When meal hours are Changed for Deck and Engine d"® ^o the failure of officers or crew to eat withDepartments in accordance with Article II, Section 44, 1? prescribed time, the members of the Steward the Steward Department's working hours may be changed Department actually requir^ to stand by to prepare accordingly provided, however, that they be given two <^he late meals shall be paid the applicable (2) hours' notice prior to the time necessary to prepare ^ SECTION 12. SHIFTING MEALS. When meal 3. Two dollars and fifty cents ($2.50) per day, for are extended for any reason and any of the Uneach passenger over six (6) pas^ngers shall be paid on licensed Personnel are unable to eat within the regular these ye^els when from seven (7) to twelve (12) are prescribed time, all members of the Steward Departcarried. These monies shall be divided among the memrequired to stand by to prepare and serve the hers of the Steward Department who perform the work ^eals shall be paid at the applicable rate from the time Company's option an additional Passenger ^im nieal is extended. As much notice as possible shall Utilityman may be carried. be given the Steward Department when meal hours are 4. When the vessel commences a voyage without pas- ^ ^e shifted, sengers, and without a Passenger Utilityman and is SECTION 28. PYRAMIDING OVERTIME. There manned in accordance with this section and passengers SECTION 13. EXTRA MEALS, (a) When meals shall be no duplication or pyramiding of overtime except are taken aboard at a foreign port, two dollars and fifty are served crew where specifically provided for. cents ($2.50) per day per passenger shall be paid and divided among members of the Steward Department who paid. This is to be divided among the members of the department actually engaged in preparing and serving perform this work. ARTICLE V 5. When two dollars and fifty cents ($2.50) per day the meals. STEWARD DEPARTMENT (b) When food is prepared for persons who do not per passenger is being paid to members of the Steward Department, there shall be no division of wages as out- require the service of messroom, two (2) fiours overtime lined in Article V, Section 7, because of the al^nce of per meal shall be paid for the first group of six (6) per­ sons or fraction thereof, and one (1) hour overtime for this member in the Steward Department. When the company receives no compensation for a each four (4) additional persons or fraction thereof. This minor child then the two dollars and fifty cents ($2.50) money is to be equally divided among the galley force. (c) No extra meals are to be served without the per day shall not be applicable. authority of the Master or Officer in charge of the vessel. (d) The provisions of paragraph (a) shall not re­ quire the payment of any additional amount to mem­ bers of the Steward Department for serving meals to Company officials, or Government officials assigned to the ship on ship's, business. SECTION 6. FULL COMPLEMENT, (a) A full complement of the Steward Department shall be mainSECTION 14. EXTRA PERSONS SLEEPING . tained when the vessel is feeding. This shall not apply ABOARD. When persons other than regular crewwhen a skelton crew is aboard. members, passengers, pilot or a Company representa­ (b) When a skelton crew is aboard and the ship is tive sleep aboard, the member of the Steward Depart­ feeing, a minimum of five men shall be maintained in ment who takes care of the room shall be paid one (1) the Steward Department. hour's overtime per day. This does not apply when a SECTION 2. MINIMUM OVERTIME. At sea, when any member of the Steward Department is called out to work between the hours of 7:30 p.m., and 5:30 a.m., a minimum of two (2) hours overtime shall be paid. SECTION 3. NUMBER OF HOURS. No member of the Steward Department shall be required to work more than eight (8) hours in any one (1) day without payment of overtime. All work performed at sea on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays shall be paid for at the premium rate except as provided in Article II, Section 18. SECTION 4. WORKING HOURS, (a) Stewardeight (8) hours between the hours of 6:30 a.m. and 6:30 Chief Cook—eight (8) hours between the hours of 6:30 a.m. and 6:30"p.m. Cook and Baker—either 6 a.m. to 12 noon and 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. or 2 a.m. to 10 a.m., at the Company's option. At any rate, he shall receive the same 5 to 8 overtime as the Chief Cook in port. Messman—6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.; 10:30 a.m.-to 1:00 p.m.; and 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Steward-Util.—7 a.m.' to 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. (b) IN PORT WHEN FEEDING. Working hours Page 12 BERS. (a) When a vessel is in a Continental United does not exceed the full, complement of passengers States port and a member of the Steward Department allowed. is missing, the men who do the missing man's work shall be paid overtime for actual time worked over SECTION 15. SERVING MEALS OUTSIDE OF their-normal eight (8) hours. MESSROOMS. When any member of the Steward De­ (b) If a vessel sails without the full complement in partment is required to serve anyone outside of their the Steward Department as required by this Agreement, respective messrooms for any reason, he shall be paid then the men who do the missing men's work will receive, at the applicable rate for time required. However, in addition to a division of wages of the missing men, meals be served on the bridge to the Master and/or the overtime that the missing men would normally have Pilot without the payment of overtime whenever it is made on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays. "necessary for the Master and/or Pilot to be on the (c) While on a voyage and a member of the Steward bridge for the safety of the ship. The Captain's office Department becomes ill or is injured and remains or stateroom shall not be classified as the bridge of aboard the vessel, the men who do his work shall receive the ship. This section shall hot be construed to apply a division of pay but they shall not receive any over- to passengers or ship's personnel served during regutime for doing this work. lar working hours on account of illness. SECTION 8. ROUTINE WORK, (a) The regular routine duties laid. out below shall be carried out within the scheduled working hours as specified above, and it shall be the duty of the Steward Department to or­ ganize its work so that it is accomplished within the eight (8) hours per day as scheduled in this Agreement. Routine duties of the Steward Department shall be to SECTION 16. MIDNIGHT MEALS AND NIGHT LUNCHES, (a) Members of the Steward Department actually engaged in serving hot lunches at midnight are to be allowed three (3) hours' overtime for prepar­ ing and serving same. (b) When not more than the equivalent of one de­ partment is served at 9 p.m. or at 3 a.m. night lunch. �one cook shell be turned out to perform thie work. When from six (6) to ten (10) men are served, one (1) cook and one (1) messman shall perform this work. When more than ten (10) men are served, one (1) cook and two (2) meesmen shall perform this work. (c) When meals are not provided as specified in Article II, Section 43, the number of the Steward De­ partment who would normally be broken out to prepare such meals shall be paid the overtime specified in para­ graph (a) above, at the overtime rate. SECTION 17. CLEANING MEAT AND CHILL BOXES, (a) Members of the Steward Department shall be assigned by the Steward to clean meaf and chill boxes and shall be paid at the applicable rate for time the work is performed. Boxes shall not be cleaned without the express authorization of the Chief Steward. (b) Keeping the meat and chill boxes neat and orderly at all times, such as cleaning out paper wrappings, crates, etc., within regular working hours is not to be considered overtime. SECTION 18. MAKING ICE CREAM. When a member of the Steward Department is required to make ice cream he shall be paid at the applicable rate for the time required to make the ice cream. SECTION 19. MAKING ICE. On ships where ice machines are carried, members of the Steward Depart­ ment will not be required to make or pull ice, but they will distribute the ice qnce it is pulled. On ships where ice machines are not carried, and members of the Steward Department are required to make ice, over­ time shall be paid fpr such work performed. This does not apply to making ice cubes in small refrigerators or ice cube machines in messrooms, pantries or galleys. SECTION 20. OVERTIME FOR BUTCHERING. When carcass beef, eighths or larger, is carried, the man required to butcher this beef shall be paid a mini­ mum of six (6) hours overtime weekly for butchering. This shall not apply when a butcher is carried. ING. Members of the Steward Department shall not be required to chip, scale or paint. SECTION 24. DUMPING GARBAGE. No member of the Steward Department shall be required to go on the dock for the purpose of dumping garbage, without the payment of overtime. SECTION 26. OIL STOVES. Members of the Steward Department shall not be required to pump oil for the galley range. SECTION 26. DAY WORK, (a) When the ship is not feeding and members of the Steward Department are on day work, the hours shall be from 8 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. (b) When members of the Steward Department are on day work they may be required to work in store rooms, linen lockers, toilets, passageways, handle stores and linen placed aboard ship, and do general cleaning without the payment of overtime. (c) When members of the Steward Department are on day work, all hands shall be allowed fifteen (15) min­ utes for coffee at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., or at a convenient time near these hours. (d) When the Steward Department is on day work and the ship is not feeding, the men shall receive one full hour from 12 noon until 1 p.m. for lunch. This hour may be varied but such variation shall not exceed one (1) hour either way, provided that one (1) unbroken hour shall be allowed at all times for dinner or supper when men are on day work. If one (1) unbroken hour is not given, the men involved shall receive one (1) hour's penalty overtime in lieu thereof. SECTION 27. GALLEY GEAR, hi-he Company shall furnish all tools for the galley including knives for the Cooks. SECTION 21. SHORE BREAD, (a) The Company shall furnish bread from ashore in all Continental U.S. ports. When bread is not furnished in Continental U.S. ports within twenty-four (24) hours, excluding Sundays and Holidays, the cooks shall be required to make the bread and will be paid three (3) hours' overtime for each batch of bread bak^. (b) When a new Baker is employed he may be re­ quired to bake during regular working hours without the payment Of overtime. SECTION 29. ENTERING ENGINEROOM AND FIREROOM. Members of the Steward Department shall not be required to enter the engine or fire room, except as may be required'by Article II, Section 18. SECTION 2. SOUGEEING.. When members of the Steward Department are required to sougee, overtime shall be paid for the actual number of hours worked. Spotting shall not be construed as sougeeing. SECTION 30. WORK NOT SPECIFIED. Any work performed by the Steward Department that is not specifically defined in this Agreement shall be paid for at the applicable rate. SECTION 23. CHIPPING, SCALING AND PAINT- SECTION 31. PYRAMIDING OVERTIME. There shall SECTION 28. APRONS AND UNIFORMS. White caps, aprons, and coats worn by the Steward Depart­ ment shall be furnished and laundered by the Company and white trousers worn by the galley force shall be laundered by the Company. be no duplication or pyramiding of overtime except where specifically provided for. ARTICLE VI OTHER PROVISiONS SECTION 1. (a) Vessels Sales and Transfers. Prior to any vessel contracted to the Seafarers International Union of North America-Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and In­ land Waters District, AFL-CIO, being disposed of in any fashion, including but not limited to sale, scrap, transfer, charter, etc., ninety (90) days notification in writing must be sent to Union Headquarters, 275 20th Street, Brooklyn, New York 11215. (b) Within <4B)" h&ats t/iihe such nctfficatioii, excluding Saturday,,Sunday and HcH-; days, the Union shall have the r^lxt to demand that| negctistionS he commenced immediately on the impacts scrap, ttansfer, charter, etc, m the Un-| SECTION 2. It is agreed that any Agreements that are presently in effect covering War Risk Insurance and Area Bonuses he continued as is with no change. In addition, any and all addendums, supplementary Agreements and/or memorandums of understanding, the contents of which have not been incorporated into this Collective Bargaining Agreement shall be continued in effect and if modified, as so modified shall be incor­ porated into and made a part of this Collective Bargain­ ing Agreement. SECTION 3. It is agreed that for purposes of con­ struction of this Agreement, wherever the masculine gender is used, it shall include the feminine gender. same formulas and principles as uUlized in the maritime ;lod«$try concerning cost of living adjostra^ts. Any 6Uch adjustments that may be made wiB occur in and ARTIClE VII EFFECTIVE DATES The effective date of this Agreement shall be at 12:01 a.m., June and the effective dates as to all other changes shall be the dates provided in the Memo­ randums of Understanding which have been incorpor­ ated into and made a part of this Collective Bargaining Agreement. ARTICLE Vm TERMINATION The termination date of this Collective Bargaining Agreement shall SlU STEWARD DEPARTMENT WORKING RULES FOR THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFLfCIO In order to insure continued harmony and efficiency in the Steward Department, this outline of duties is sub­ mitted as a guide for the Steward and his Department. It is not intended to confiict with or supercede our agreement, nor is it intended in any way to limit the Chief Steward's authority. , Duties of Steward: Eight (8) hours between the hours of 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The Steward shall have the full authority of making any changes and adjustment of this work, according to the circumstances or conditions that may arise, and the . Union demands that each member cooperate in carry­ ing out his assignment as a condition of our Contract. It shall be left up to the Steward's good judgment, who will bear in mind that the results are always the deter­ mining factor, in better service, maintenance and greater economy. He shall coordinate the work of his Department in the different classes so that none of his men will be taxed unfairly or beyond their capacity. He shall have free access to all parts of the vessel, where the function of his Department is necessary. When settling differences he should make every effort to settle them satisfac^rily for all concerned. His employees are entitled to private interviews when brought to task. This will improve the harmonious relationship now ex­ isting aboard ships. The regular duties of the Steward shall be to supervise all work of the Steward Depart­ ment, including the supervision of preparing and serv­ ing all meals; he is responsible for the, receiving and issuance of all stores, inspection of work, preparing requisitions, taking inventory of stock, authorizing, checking and recording overtime, conforming with the agreement in distribution of extra meals to each man individually, issuance of linen and soaps to the crew and officers on the days designated with the help of the Steward Utility. He shall see to it that the SIU feeding system and list of instructions, as set forth by Headquarters and its representatives, shall be followed and he will be held accountable for its application aboard ship. When ordering replacements for entry ratings, the Steward shall specify a definite entry rating. The dis­ patcher should be instructed to call the job as specified for tiie particular entry rating involved. 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.—4 p.m. to 6 p.m. The Chief Steward shall set up a schedule for mem­ The Second Cook shall work under the direction of bers of the Department to keep the Steward Department the Chief Cook and the Cook and Baker. He shall cook all quarters clean. Upon two' (2) hours notice, members of the Steward vegetables and assist in preparing for the cooking and Department shall be required to assist the Steward in serving of all meals, prepare all cooked salads, and shall taking voyage stores. The Steward will designate the assist the Night Cook and Baker with breakfast to order. He shall prepare all night lunches. He shall assist in the number of men necessary for storing. He shall prepare all menus and control all keys. He general cleaning and upkeep of the galley and equip­ shall see that all quarters under his jurisdiction are ment, sort and cull perishable fruits and vegetables, cleaned properly, that meals are served on time, au­ with the Galleyman, as required. Duties of the Third Cook: thorize the. cleaning of all refrigerated storage boxes. 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.—4 p.m. to 6 p.m. He may assist when there is a shortage of help in his The Third Cook shall work under the direction of the Department, he may also do any work he may deem necessary for the efficient operation of his Department. Chief Cook and other Cooks. He shall prepare and cook all vegetables, keep a sufficient amount of onions, car­ Duties of the Chief Cook: Eight (8) hours between the hours of 6:30 a.m. and rots, etc., available for use, sort and cull perishable vegetables and fruits, with the Galleyman, as required. 6:30 p.m. The Chief Cook is in charge of the galley. He shall do Keep refrigerated space neat and orderly, and clear the butcheripg, cook roasts, soups, gravies and sauces; out paper wrappings, crates, etc. Draw necessary linen direct the preparation and serving of all food, including for galley in exchange for soiled linens, assist in the night lunches, assist the Chief Steward in preparation of general cleaning of galley and equipment, return un­ the menus when required. He shall work under the used and leftover food to the refrigerator when neces­ supervision of the Chief Steward and shall receive stores sary. When no Galley Utility is carried, he shall per­ when necessary and assist in the proper storage of form the work of the Galley Utility, and his working siame. As directed by the Steward, he shall assist in hours shall be 6:30 a.m. to 9 a.m., 10 a-m. to 1 p.m., 4 taking inventory of galley stores and galley equipment; p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Duties of the Galley Utility: also report to the Steward any repairs and replacing 6:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.—11 a.m. to 1 p.m.—4 p.m. to of all equipment. He shall render all fats, he shall be responsible for the greneral cleanliness of the galley 6:30 p.m. The Galley Utility shall work under the direction of and its equipment. He shall keep the meat box in an all Cooks; he shall clean the galley and all utensils, peel orderly condition. potatoes, and vegetables, cull perishable vegetables and Duties of the Cook and Baker: Eight (8) hours in all ports and at sea, as the Steward fruits with the Third Cook or Second Cook, and keep re­ frigerated spaces neat and orderly, clearing out paper may direct, between the hours of 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. He shall work under the direction of the Chief Cook; wrappings, crates, so forth; empty and scrub garbage he shall do the necessary cooking, baking, breads, pies, pails. After each meal, scrub galley deck. He shall assist cakes, puddings, pastries, hot cakes and all flour work, Chief Cook in drawing daily meats from meat box, when cook cereals, stewed fruits, assist with cooking and serv­ required. Each morning after breakfast draw stores as ing meals, and when required, he shall at 6 a.m. directed, including linen. Clean between deck, passage­ start the preparation of all meats left out by the Chief ways, outside refrigerator boxes and stairway leading Cook except when the cook and baker is on day work. to the main deck. Light fires when prescribed. Duties of the Passenger Utility: He shall be responsible for cooking and serving break­ 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.—10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.—4 p.m. fast. He shall slice, prepare and serve all breakfast meats and assist in the preparation and serving of all to 6:30 p.m. When passengers are aboard, the Passenger Utility meals while on day work. He bhall assist in the general cleaning and upkeep of the galley and equipment. On shall make and clean the passenger rooms each morn­ Liberty ships where there is no Galleyman, he shall ing. He shall be responsible mostly for the caring of and services to passengers, as the Chief Steward may do the Third Cook's duties between 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. direct, clean passenger lounges and smoking room. He Duties of the Second Cook: Page 13 - A'*/ •tV I..-, �may be required to assist Steward in receiving and dis­ embarking passengers. When six (6) or less passengers are carried he is to serve them breakfast. He is to serve lunch and dinner at all times and v/hen over six (6) pas­ sengers are carried he will work in conjunction with the Saloon and Pantry Messmen, as the Steward may direct. Duties of the Saloon Messman: 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.—10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.—4 p.m. tc 6:30 p.m. The Saloon Messman shall be responsible for the serv­ ing of the three (3) meals daily to the Captain and Offi­ cers; he shall also assist in serving all meals to pajssengers. However, the Saloon Messman and Saloon Utility are solely responsible for preparing and serving break­ fast when more than six (6) passengers are carried. He shall be responsible for the cleanliness of the saloon, condiments, etc., polish silver and clean port boxes and glasses, mop the saloon each morning after breakfast and sweep after each meal, and clean fans in saloon. Draw all linen to be used in the saloon and be responsi­ ble for the setting of all tables for service. Spot sougee when necessary. Duties of the Saloon Utility: 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.—10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.—4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The Saloon Pantryman shall be responsible for the pantry and the refrigerator and fruits and all needed stores for the officers and passenger serv^ e. He is re­ sponsible for the preparation of salads (except cooked salads) under the direction of the Steward. Keep pantry and utensils, bootlegs, steamtables, crockery and pans used by him, cleaned after each meal. Dish out food at service. Make coffee at each meal and morning (coffee time) before retiring. Empty and scrub garbage pail after each meal, work jointly with Saloon Messman and Passenger's Utility in preparation and serving at all times. He may be required to assist in serving break­ fast with Saloon Messman when more than six (6) pas­ sengers are carried. Spot sougee when necessary. Duties of the Crew Messman: 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.—10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.—4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The Crew Messman is in charge of the crew messroom; responsible for silverware and glasses, condi­ ments, and serving three (3) meals a day. Provide milk, box cereals, butter, bread, cold drinks, and needed supplies; scrub the deck each morning before retiring. Clean messroom refrigerator, tables and chairs and spot sougee when needed. Assist the Pantryman with salads. Place night lunches in proper places. Leave out a few cups and spoons after each meal. He shall check that there are necessary stores left out for hight, such as coffee, sugar, milk, etc. Also clean fans in messrooiff. Duties of the Crew Utility: 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.—10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.—4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The Crew Pantryman shall be responsible for the cleanliness of the crew pantry crockery, coffee um, percolators, all pots and pans used by him, and refrig­ erators; scrub deck each day and sweep after each meal. Make coffee for each meal and coffee for the crew for morning (coffee time) before retiring. He is responsible for the preparation of salads (except cooked salads) under the direction of the Steward. He shall assist Messman in serving when required during rush period. Draw needed supplies for the crew messroom and assist Crew Messman in making cold drink. Spot sougee when necessary. Duties of the Steward Utility: 7:00 a.m. to 1 p.m.—4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Routine duties of the Steward Utility shall, other than making and cleaning officers' quarters, include work in storerooms, linen lockers, ship's office, officers' passage­ ways and stairways, clean Steward Department show­ ers, and toilet, count and bag linen, issuance of linen and soaps when necessary; do the general cleaning as the Steward may designate. Clean the recreation room alternately with the Wiper and Ordinary Seaman. The laundry is cleaned by each Department alternately. Note:—Members of the Steward Department who are required to obtain stores from refrigerated spaces shall assist in keeping refrigerated spaces clean by remov­ ing paper, wrappings, crates, etc. On certain types of vessels .the Messman and Utilitymen may be required to clean certain ladders and pas­ sageways as part of their routine duties. SIU STEWARD DEPARTMENT GUIDE In order to improve the preparation and serving of food and eliminate waste on all SlU-contracted vessels, the following guide shall be put into effect: (1) Menus are to be prepared daily, on main entrees at least twenty-four (24) hours in advance. Standardiza­ tion must be avoided. (2) The Chief Steward is to issue all daily stores when practicable and must control all keys. Storerooms and ice boxes are to be kept locked at all times. (3) Maximum sanitary and orderly conditions must be observed in all Steward Department facilities such as galley, messrooms, storerooms, etc. No smoking in the galley at any time. No smoking by any Steward Per­ sonnel while serving or preparing food. (4) White jackets must be worn by Messman at all times while serving. T-shirts may be worn while pre­ paring for meals. Galley gang to wear white caps, cooks jackets, white or T-shirts during hot weather. Caps to be paper or cloth. Cooks jackets to be % lengrth sleeves. However, white or T-shirts may be worn by Messman during hot weather. (6) Only qualified food handlers are to handle food and all personnel outside of the Steward Department are to be kept out of the galley at all times. (6) All entrees such as meat, fowl, and fish, includ­ ing ham and bacon for breakfast, must be served from the galley and when practical, vegetables should also be served from the galley. (7) All steaks and chops are to be grilled to indi­ vidual order. However, chops may be grilled thirty (30 minutes prior to serving, when necessary. Meats and roasts must be carved to order. (8) No plates should be overloaded and only nonwatery vegetables will be served on the same plate with the meat or other entree. Other vegetables to be served on side dishes. (9) At least two (2) men of the galley gang must be in the galley during meal times. The Steward is to super­ vise the serving of all meals. Either the Steward or the Chief Cook must supervise the meals when in port. Stew­ ard to be aboard and responsible to check voyage stores when they are received. (10) Salads, bread, butter and milk are to be placed on the table not more than five (5) minutes before the serving and only on tables where needed. (11). All coffee served for meals and coffee time is to be made in electric percolators when practicable. (12) No food, including vegetables, is to be thrown away after meals without the consent of the Steward or the Chief Cook. Use left-overs as soon as possible, not to exceed forty-eight (48) hours. (13) Such items as sardines, boiled eggs, sliced left­ over roasts, such as pork, beef, ham, etc., potato salad, baked beans, besides the ordinary run of cold cuts and cheese are to be served for night lunch. The night lunches are to be cut and placed by the 2nd Cook or 3rd Cook before retiring. (14) Hot bread or rolls to be baked daily when prac­ ticable. Cakes or pastry to be served at coffee time as much as possible, (15) Stewards must keep a record of all menus for reference. (16) Ground coffee for the black gang to be drawn from the Steward within the Steward's working hours and not from the pantry. (17) Typewritten copy of the daily menu to be fur­ nished the galley force. SHIPPING RULES-JUNE 16,1975 Preamble Every seaman seeking employment through the hiring halls of the Seafarers International Union of North America-Atlantic, Guif, Lakes and Inland Waters District (hereinafter called the "Union") shall be shipped pursuant to the following Shipping Rules. Nothing con­ tained in these Shipping Rules is in any way intended to create any indemnity obiigation on the part of either the Union ifl- the Seafarers Welfare Plan. 1. Seniority A. Subject to the conditions and restrictions on employment con­ tained in agreements between the Union and contracted Employers and to the Rules set forth herein, seamen shall be shipped out on jobs referred through the Union's hiring halls according to their class of seniority rating. B. The following shall be the classes of seniority rating: 1. Class "A" seniority rating, the highest seniority rating, shall be possessed by: (a) all unlicensed seamen who possessed such rating on Sept. 8, 1970, pursuant to the Shipping Rules then in effect; (b) all unlicensed seamen who possess Class "B" seniority rating pursuant to these Rules and who have shipped regularly as defined herein for eight (8) consecutive years, provided such sea­ men have maintained their Cass "B" seniority rating without break and provided further that they have completed satisfactorily the advanced course of training then offered by the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship for the Department in which such seamen regularly ship; and (c) ali unlicensed seamen who have been upgraded to Class "A" seniority rating by the Seafarers Appeals Board pursuant to the authority set forth herein. 2. Ciass "B" seniority rating, the second highest seniority rating, shall be possessed by: (a) all unlicensed seamen who possessed such rating on Sept. 8, 1970 pursuant to the Shipping Rules then in effect: (b) all unlicensed seamen who possess Class "C" seniority rating pursuant to these Rules and who have shipped regularly as defined herein for two (2) consecutive years; and. (c) all unlicensed seamen who possess Class "C" seniority rating pursuant to' these Rules and who have graduated from the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship entry rating training pro­ gram and have been issued a ship assignment card In accord with these Rules. 3. Class "C" seniority rating, the lowest seniority rating, shall be possessed by all unlicensed seamen who do not possess either class "A" or class "B" seniority ratings. C. A seaman shail be deemed to have shipped regularly within the meaning of these Rules if he has been employed as an un­ licensed seaman no less than ninety (90) days during each calen­ dar year aboard one or more American-flag merchant vessels cov­ ered by a collective bargaining agreement between the Union and the owner or operator of such vessels. D. Employment by or at the request of, or election to any office or job in, the Union shall be the equivalent of covered employment described in the preceding paragraph; and seniority credit under these Rules shall accrue during the period that such employment, office or job is retained. E. Seniority credit shall be accrued on the basis of total covered employment, without regard to whether such employment was served in the Deck, Engine or Steward Departments. F. The ninety (90) day period of employment required of a sea­ man during any year to constitute shipping regularly within the meaning of these Rules shall be reduced pro; irtionately In accord with the amount of time spent by such sr-r^'ian during that year as a bonafide in- or out-patient-In the continuing care of a U.S.P.H.S,. or other accredited hospital. (For example, four months' in­ patient time during a given calendar year reduces the ninety (90) day employment requirement for% that year by one-third to sixty (60) days. G. In the event a seaman possessing less than Class "A" sen­ iority rating fails to ship regularly within the meaning of these Rules during a particular year, he shall lose all accumulated em­ ployment credit for that and all preceding years in his then cur­ rent seniority rating. H. In the event a seaman's covered employment has been Inter­ rupted by circumstances beyond his control, resulting In his fail­ ure to ship regularly within the meaning of these Rules, the Sea­ farers Appeals Board may, upon application of the affected seaman, grant such total or partial seniority credit for the time lost as the Board may deem necessary in its sole discretion to avoid undue hardship. I. In the event a seaman's covered employment Is interrupted by service in the Armed Forces of the United States, resulting In his failure to ship regularly within the meaning of these Rules, such seaman shall suffer no loss of seniority credit accrued prior to his entry of military service if he registers to ship pursuant to these Rules within one hundred twenty (120) days following his separation from military service. 2. Shipping Procedure A. Subject to the specific provisions of these Rules, unemployed seamen shall be shipped only if registered as provided herein and in the order of the priorities established in Rule 2 C (3) hereof. B. The following rules shall govern the registration of unemploy­ ed seamen for shipping through Union hiring halls: 1.. Unemployed seamen shall register only at the port through which they desire to ship. No seaman shall be registered at more than one port at the same time, nor if they are employed aboard any vessel. ' 2. All seamen possessing U.S. Coast Guard endorsements, veri­ fying certified deck or engine ratings, shall be registered in Group I or Group II of their respective departments. In the Steward De­ partment, seamen shall be registered in Group l-S, I or II upon presentation of their seniority identification card and providing proof of qualification for such registration. All ucher seamen shall be registered as "Entry Ratings," as defined in Rule 3, Departments and Groups and may bid for any job in the "Entry Ratings" De­ partment. Upon attaining endorsements from the U.S. Coast Guard of certified ratings, in the Group I or II category, in either the Deck or Engine Department as defined in Rule 3, Departments and Groups, or having sailed in the Steward Department for a minimum of 6 months, application may be made to the Seafarers Appeals Board for consideration for permanent registration in the Deck, Engine or Steward Departments. 3. Shipping registration cards shall be non-transferable and shall be issued at Union hiring hails only upon application in person by seamen desiring the same. Shipping registration cards shall be time- and date-stamped when Issued and shall show the registrant's class of seniority rating. Department and Group. 4. Shipping registration cards shall be issued during the regular business hours of the Union's hiring halls. Every seaman desiring to register must possess and submit all documents required by the United States Coast Guard and by applicable law for employ­ ment as a merchant seaman aboard U.S.-flag vessels. At the time of registration each seaman is responsible for producing sufficient evidence to establish his class df s'eniorlty rating. For this purpose an appropriate seniority Identification card issued by the Union shall be deemed sufficient, although other official evidence of em­ ployment, such as legible U.S. Coast Guard discharges, may also be submitted. 5. in ports where the Seafarers Welfare Plan maintains a clinic, tio seaman shall be registered for shipping unless he submits a valid Seafarers Welfare Plan clinic card at the time of registration. 6. To remain valid, seniority registration cards must be stamped' once each month in the port of issuance. The dates and times for such stamping shall be determined by the Port Agent for each port, and each registrant shali be notified of the dates and times for stamping when he receives his shipping registration card. A seaman who fails to have his shipping registration card so stamped during any month shall forfeit the same and shall be required to re-register. In the event circumstances beyond his control prevent a seaman from having his shipping registration card so stamped, the Port Agent may stamp such card as if the seaman had been present on the required time and date, upon submission by the seaman of adequate evidence of the circumstances p.^eventlng his personal appearance. 7. Subject to the provisions of these Rules, shipping registration cards shail be valid only for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of issuance. If the ninetieth (90th) day falls on a Sunday, a national or state holiday, or on a day on which the Union hiring hall in the port of registration is closed for any reason, shipping registration cards which would otherwise expire on such day shall be deemed valid until the next succeeding business day on which the said hiring hall is open. Shipping registration cards' periods of validity shail also be extended by the number of days during which shipping in the port of registration has been materially reduced by strikes affecting the maritime industry generally or by other sim­ ilar circumstances. C. The following Rules shall govern shipping of registered sea­ men through Union hiring halls: 1. Seamen shall be shipped only through the hiring hall at the port where they have registered for shipping. No seaman shall be shipped on a job outside of the Department or Group in which ho • is registered except under emergency circumstances to prevent a vessel from sailing short-handed, or as otherwise provided in these Rules. 2. Jobs referred to the Union hiring hall shall be announced and offered to registered seamen ot the times and according to the procedures set forth in Rule 4 hereof. At the time each job is so offered, registered seamen desiring such job shall submit their shipping registration cards, U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner's documents, and valid Seafarers Welfare Plan clinic cards to the hiring hall, dispatcher. The job so offered shall be awarded to the seaman in the appropriate Department and Group possessing the highest priority, as determined pursuant to Rule 2 C (3) hereof. 3. Within each Department, seamen of higher senorlty. rating shall have priority for jobs over seamen of lower seniority rating, even if such higher seniority seamen are registered in a different Group from that in which the offered job is classified. As between seamen of equal seniority ratings within the same Department, priority shall bo given to the seamen registered for the Group In which the offered job is classified. In the event seamen of equal priority under this paragraph bid for the .same job, the job shall be awarded to the searnan possessing the earliest dated shipping registration card. 4. Notwithstanding any other provisions of these Rules, no Job shall be awarded to a seaman who Is under the influence of alco­ hol or drugs at the time such job is offered; nor shall any seaman be awarded any Job unless he is qualified therefor in accord with law or unless he submits, if necessary, appropriate documents es­ tablishing such qualifications. 5. The seaman ^awarded a job under Rule 2 0 (2) hereof shall Immediately surrender his shipping registration card and shall re­ ceive two job assignment cards containing his name and the de­ tails of the job. When reporting aboard his vessel, the seaman shall present one job assign nenf card to !he head of his Depart­ ment and the other to the Union department delegate. D. A seaman who quits or is fired from a job during the same day on which he reports for such job shall retain his original ship­ ping registration card if he has received no compensation for such day's employment and if he reports back to the dispatcher on the Page 14 V, ( J . I. V . • ' • , �next succeeding business day. A seaman who quits or is fired after the day he reports for a job shali secure a new shipping reg­ istration card. E. A seaman who receives job assignments pursuant to Ruie 2 C (5) hereof and subsequentiy rejects or quits the same on two oc­ casions within the period of his shipping registration card's valid­ ity shall forfeit his shipping registraton card and shall secure a new shipping registration card. F. All seamen registered for shipping, other than those possess­ ing Class A seniority rating, who are unavailable to accept or fail or refuse to accept three jobs for which they are qualified during any one period of registration may forthwith be refused the right to register for empioyment under these Ruies foi a period of twelve (12) months. Upon application as provided in these Ruies the Seafarers Appeals Board may shorten or revoke such refusal of registration for good cause shown. 6. Seamen with Class C seniority rating shipped pursuant to these Rules may retain such jobs for one round trip or sixty (60) days, whichever is longer. At the termination of such round trip or on the first opportunity following the sixtieth (60th) day on the job, such seaman shali sign off their vessels; and the vacant job shall be referred to the Union hiring hail. H. Seamen with Cass B seniority rating shipped pursuant to these Rules may retain such jobs for a period of one round trip or one hundred eighty (180) days, whichever is longer. At the com­ pletion of such round trip or at the first opportunity following the one hundred eightieth (180) days on the job, such seamen shall sign off their vessels; and the vacant job shall be referred to the Union hiring hall. I. The provisions of Sections G and H of this Rule 2 shall not apply, if they would cause a vessel to sail short-handed. For the purposes of these sections the phrase, "round-trip," shall have its usual and customary meaning to seamen, whether such "roundtrip" be coastwise, intercoastai or foreign. On - coastwise voyages, If a vessel is scheduled to return to the area of original engage­ ment, a seaman of less than Class A seniority rating shall not be required to leave such vessel until the vessel reaches the said area. On intercoastai and foreign voyages, if a vessel pays off at a port in the Continental United States other than in the area of engagement, and if such vessel is scheduled to depart from said port of payoff within ten (10) days after arrival to return to the area of original engagement, a seaman of less than Class A sen­ iority rating shall not be required to leave the vessel until It ar­ rives in the area of original engagement. J. No seaman shipped under these Rules shall accept a promo­ tion or transfer aboard ship unless there is no time or opportunity to dispatch a seaman to fill such vacant job from a Union hiring hall. 3. Departments and Groups A. Jobs aboard vessels covered by these Rules are classified according to the following schedule, of Departments and Groups. Boatswain Boatswain's Mate Carpenter Quartermaster Able Seaman DECK DEPARTMENT GROUP 1-DAY WORKERS Deck Maintenance Watchman-Day Work Storekeeper GROUP ll-RATING WATCH STANDERS Car Deckman Watchman-Standing Watches ENGINE DEPARTMENT GROUP I Chief Ref. Eng'r. Chief Electrician Chief Storekeeper 1st, 2nd, 3rd Ref. Eng'r. Evap. Maintenance Man 2nd Electrician Pumpman, 1 and 2 Unlic. Jr. Eng'r.-Day Work Engine Maintenance Unlic. Jr. Eng'r.-Watch Ship's Welder/Maintenance Plumtier-Machlnist QMED Electriclan/Ref. Maint Crane M/T Electrician Engine Utility Reefer Maintenance GROUP II Watertender Fireman/Watertender Fireman Oiler Maintenance/Utility Deck Engineer Engine UUIity Oiler-Diesel OilenSteam STEWARD DEPARTMENT GROUP I (S) RATED MEN Chief Steward-Passenger 2nd Steward-Passenger Steward Steward/&>ok \ Chef Cook and Baker Chief Cook GROUP l-RATED MEN 2nd Cook and Baker Butcher GROUP II 2nd Cook, 3rd Cook and Assistant Cook ENTRY DEPARTMENT GROUP III Ordinaries on Watch Wiper Utility Messmen Waiters O.S. Deck I Messman General Steward's Utility B. After having attained permanent registration in accordance with the procedure set forth in Rule 2, B-2, a seaman may not change the Department In which he ships without the loss of accrued seniority unless he receives permission from the Seafarers Appeals Board. The Seafarers Appeals Board shall grant such permission only upon proof establishing in the sole judgment of the Board that medical reasons warrant the change. 4^ Buslnegs Hours and Job Calls A. Except as otherwise provided herein, alt Union hlripg halls shall be open Monday through Friday from 8:00- A.M. until 5:00 P.M. and on Saturday from 8:00 A.M. until 12:00 Noon. The hiring halls shall be closed on July 4. Christmas Day, New Year's Day, Labor Day and such other hoiidays as are determined by the-Port Agents. Notice of such additional closings shail be posted on the hiring hall's bulletin board on the day preceding the hoiiday. 8. Ail jobs referred to Union hiring hails shall be posted on the shipping board before being announced. Jobs shall be announced hourly as close to the hour as rrtcy be practicable duH^^u business hours of the Union's hiring halls, except that there shall be no job calls at 8:00 A.M., at 12:00 Noon, and at 5:00 P.M. During non­ business hours, or In the event of exceptional circumstances, a job may be posted and announced at any time after it is received. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Port Agent may establish for a Union hiring hall such other regular schedule of daily job calls as may be warranted by the level of shipping or other circumstances affecting such hiring hall. Such other schedule as may be estab­ lished, however, shall be in writing and posted on the hiring ball bulletin board. C. Seamen holding Class C seniority rating shall not bid for a job offered purauant to these Rules until the same has appeared on eight job cails without being taken. If the eighth job call does not produce a qualified seaman possessing either Class A or Class B seniority rating, the said job shall be awarded to the seaman possessing Class C seniority rating entitled to the same under these Rules. This Rule shall not apply if it wouid cause a vessel to sail short-handed or late. D. In ports other than "major" ports as defined under these Rules, if the first call of a vacant job does not pitxfuce a qualified seaman possessing Class A seniority rating, the job shail ba re­ ferred to the nearest major port. The said job shail then be offered at the said major port at the next four (4) job calls. During such caiis only quaiified seamen possessing Ciass A seniority rating jnay bid for such job. In the event the job still remains open, it shaii be referred back'to the originai port and there offered to sea­ men possessing Ciass A or Ciass B seniority ratings, otherwise entitied to the job under these Rules. This Ruie shali not apply if it would cause a vessel to sail short-handed or late sasman Is net 4 poriia ftti » specffio jotf 'and a saaman has W wother pott to ftii sue*J«j»f transportatlo-t sh^l Any sea - wptiog a it>h uhde^; " vessel tp . .nppny for any , „ aetfet In Such must fwmbursB The - df «ute 4 <5 lowing ports shali. f4^,»wbo««nate'to thi be considered "majoH'^^p^^^^ for the purposes of these Rules: New York, Baltimore, Mobile, New Orleans, Houston and San Francisco. E. "Notwithstanding any other provision of this Ruie 4, if the first call of a vacant Group Hi or 3rd Cook job does not produce a quaiified seaman possessing Ciass A.^or B seniority, the job shaii be referred to the hiring hall at Piney Point, Maryland, where the job shail then be offered at a job call, if after the first call of such job, the job remains open, it shali be referred to the port from which it was originally offered, to be offered or referred, as the case may t>e, in accordance with Paragraph D above. 5. Preferences and Priorities A. Notwithstanding any other provisions to the contrary con­ tained in these Ruies, the following preferences shall apply: 1. A seaman shipped pursuant to these Ruies whose vessel lays up less than fifteen (15) days after his originai empioyment date shail receive back the shipping registration card on which he was shipped, provided the said card has not expired in the interim period. m thirty <m rfar* I V'ot iay-ap sh*lt h?" «y are reglstaratf at ^ #re referred. TTw members at Uie- jqfts )>myJrfed «iat' to which such job calte ferity shah be extended by the' Ihg Strikes affecting the Sfmhar cifcumstances, Tharitime iRdtrstiy U ........... . £ Seamen pbissessiiig llass C sehibrity' rating an a certificate of satisfactory completion of the Harry Lundeberg School of Sea­ manship entry rating training program shail have priority for jobs over other Ciass C personnel. 4. (a) Within each ciass of seniority rating in the Deck Depart­ ment, priority for the job of Bosun shaii be given to those seamen possessing a certificate of recertification as bosun from the Deck Department Recertification Program, in the event such program is being offered. In the event there are no such Recertified Bosuns available, priority shall be given to those seamen who have either actual seatime as able seamen of at least thirty-six (36) months, or actual seatime in any capacity in the Deck Department of at least seventy-two (72) months, of actual seatime as bosun of at least twelve (12) months, in all cases aboard vessels covered by these Ruies. (b) Within each class of seniority rating in the Deck Depart­ ment, priority for the job of Quartermaster shaii be given to those seamen possessing a certificate of satisfactory completion of the advanced course fo training by the H.L.S.S. for the rating of Quartermaster, in the event such training is being offered. 5. (a) Within each class of seniority rating in the Engine De­ partment priority for the job of Chief Electrician shall be given to those seamen who have actual seatime qboard vessels covered by these Rules of at least thirty-six (36) months in the Engine De­ partment including at least twelve (12) months as Second Electri­ cian. (b) Within each class of seniority rating in the Engine De­ partment, priority for the job of Q.M.E.D. shall be given to those seamen possessing a certificate of satisfactory completion of the advanced course of training by the H.L.S.S. for the rating of Q.M.E.D., In the event such training is being offered. 6. Within each class of seniority rating in the Steward Depart­ ment, priority for jobs of steward and third cook shall be given to those seamen who possess a certificate of recertification in their rating from the Steward .Department Recertification Program, in the vent such program is being offered. If there are no such Re­ certified Stewards available, priority for jobs of steward shail be given to those seamen who have actual seatime of at least thirtysix (36) months in the Steward Department in a rating above that of Third Cook, or who have actual seatime of at least twelve (12) months as Steward, in ail cases at>oard vessels covered by these Rules. 7. Within each class of seniority rating in every Department, priority for entry rating jobs shaii be given to ail seamen who possess Lifeboatman endorsement by the United States Coast Guard. The Seafarers Appeals Board mpy waive the preceding sen­ tence when, in the sole judgment of the Board, undue hardship will result or extenuating circumstances warrant such waiver. 8. In the event an applicant for the Steward Department Recerti­ fication Program or the Deck Department Recertification Program for bosuns is employed in any unlicensed .job board a vessel covered by these Rules at the time he is called to attend such program, such applicant, after successful completion of the pro­ gram, shail have the right to rejoin his vessel in the same job upon its first arrival in a port of payoff within the continental lim­ its of the United States. 9. A seaman who registers to ship pursuant to these Ruies within two (2) business days following his discharge as an In­ patient from a U.S.P.H.S. or other accredited hospital and who produces offical written evidence of such confinement, shall be issued a shipping registration card dated either thirty (30) days earlier than the actual date of registration if such confinement lasted at least thirty (30) days, or, if it lasted less than thirty (30) days, with the date such confinement commenced. B. The Seafarers Appeals Board shall have four (4) members, two appointed by the Union and two appointed by that committee representing the majority of contracted Empioyers for purposes of negotiations with the Union, commoniy known as the Management Negotiating Committee. Each party shall also appoint two alter­ nates for the members so appointed, to serve in the absence of such members. C. The quorum f<u^any action by the Seafarers Appeais Board shali be at least one member appointed by each party. At any meeting of the Seafarers Appeals Board the members appointed by each party shail collectively cast an equal number of votes re­ gardless of the actual number of members ..present and voting. Ex­ cept as otherwise provided herein decisions of the Seafarers Appeais Board shall be unanimous. In the event of a tie vote the Board shail elect an impartial person to resolve the deadlocked issue. In the event the Board, is unable to agree on such an im­ partial person, the matter shali be submitted to final and binding arbitration in New York City pursuant to the Voluntary Labor Ar­ bitration Ruies then in effect of the American Arbitration Associa­ tion. D. Any person or party subject to or aggrieved by the applica­ tion of these Ruies shaii have the right to submit any matter aris­ ing under these Rules to the Seafarers Appeals Board for determi­ nation. Such submission shail be in writing, shall set forth the facts in sufficient detail to identify the matter at issue, and shall be sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the Sea­ farers Appeais Board, 275 20th Street, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11215. An applicant desiring to be heard in person before the Board shall request the same in his written application. In such event the applicant shall be notified at least two weeks prioi> tO' the Board's next regular meeting of the date and location of such meeting, and the applicant may attend such meeting at his own expense and be heard. E. Ail applications to the Seafarers Appeals Board shali be ruled on initially by the Chairman, subject to confirmation or overruling by the Board at its next meeting. Prior to the Board's action, how­ ever, the Chairman may initiate such administrative steps as 'he deems necessary to implement his preliminary determination. F. The Board shaii meet no less than quarterly and shail estat>lish such reasonable procedures, consistent with these Rules, as it deems necessary. Meetings of the Board may be either in person or in writing. Meetings in writing shall be signed by all members of the Board. 8. Discipline A. Although under no indemnity obligation of any sort, the Union will not be required to ship persons who, by their liehavior in the course of employment aboard contracted vessels, during programs of the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship and at hiring halls subject to these Shipping Ruies, demonstrate that their presence aboard contracted vessels may prevent safe and efficient operation of such vessels or create a danger or threat of liability, injury or harm to such vessel and their crews. Persons not required to be shipped shall include without limitation those guilty of any of the following: 1. Drunkenness or alcoholism. 2. Use, possession or sale of narcotics. 3. Use or possession of dangerous weapons or substances. 4. Physical assault. 5. Malicious destruction of property. 6. Gross misconduct. 7. Neglect of duties and responsibilities. 8. Deliberate interference with efficient operation of vessels, of the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship or of hiring halls subject to these Rules. 9. Deliberate failure or refusal to join vessels. 10. Any act or practice which creates a menace or nuisance to the health or safety of others. B. No seaman shall suffer any temporary or permanent loss of shipping rights under Rule 8 ^ hereof, except, pursuant to the fol­ lowing procedures: 1. The Union, a contracted Employer, or the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship shall initiate a proceeding under this Rule 8 by filing a written complaint with the Chairman of the Seafarers Appeais Board and mailing a copy thereof to the subject seaman. The Chairman shall thereupon name a committee of two persons, one representing the Union and one representing management, to hear and determine the complaint. 2. The hearing committee shail prepare a written specification of charges and notice of hearing, which shail be sent to the sub­ ject seaman by certified mail, addressed to his last known resi­ dence. Such notice shall provide at least two weeks' time for the seaman to prepare his defense and shail give the seaman up to one week before the hearing date to request a change of date or location of such hearing. The hearing committee shail initially lo­ cate the hearing at the Union hiring hail closest to the subject seaman's last known residence. Pending the hearing, the seaman may register and ship in accord with these Rules and his current seniority status. . 3. The hearing shall proceed as scheduled, whether or not the accused seaman is present. The hearing committee shail give the. charging and charged parties full opportunity to present their evidence either in person or in writing. No formal rules of evidence shall apply, but the committee shall accept all relevant evidence and give the same such weight as the committee alone may deem appropriate. 4. The hearing committee shall render and announce its deci­ sion on the day of hearing, as soon as possible after the comple­ tion thereof. A decision uphoiding the complaint shall be unani­ mous. The committee shall reduce its decision to writing, sign the same, and send copies thereof to the Seafarers Appeals Board, to the complaining party, and to the accused seaman by certified mail, return receipt requested. 5. The seaman may appeal all or any aspect of the hearing committee's decision to the Seafarers Appeais Board. Such appeal shali be in writing and shali set forth the basis for the appeal irt. 6. Standby and Relief Jobs sufficient detail to be understood. The seaman shall send his ap­ peal ' by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the Seafarers A. Priority for standby and relief jobs shall be determined Appeals Board, 275 20th Street, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11215, within ten according to the provisions of Ruie 2 C (3), except that a seaman (10) days following the decision, except that the Board may extend who has had any standby or relief jobs during the period of his the time for filing an appeal for good cause shown. shipping registration Card's validity shall not have priority for such 6. The Seafarers Appeals Board shall hear all appeals arising jobs over seamen of the same class of seniority rating who have under this Rule 8 at its next regular meeting after receipt thereof, had a lesser number of standby or relief jobs during the period provided the appeal has been received in sufficint time for the of their shipping registration cards' validity. Board to give at least five (5) days' written notice to the seaman B. After the termination of standby or relief empioyment, the of the time and place of the meeting at which his appeal will be seaman involved shail receive back his original shipping registra­ considered. tion card, unless the same has expired in the interim period. 7. The Seafarers Appeals Board's decision on the appeal shall l>e C. A seaman on a standby or relief job pursuant to these Ruies in writing, and copies shall be sent to the complaining party and shali not take a regular job aboard any vessel until his standby or the seaman by certified mail, return receipt requested. Pending reiief job terminates, he returns to the hiring hali, and he secures hearing and determination of the appeal the decision of the hear­ such regular job pursuant to the provisions of Ruie 2 C hereo'. ing committee shall be in full force and effect. D. A seaman employed pursuant to these Ruies on- a regular 8. A final appeal shall be allowed by the involved seaman from job who requires time off and secures permission therefor shall notify the nearest Union hiring hall, and a relief man shall be dis- . decision of the Board to the impartial Umpire designated pursuant to Rule 8 C hereof. Such appeal shail be in writing and shall set patched. No relief man shall be furnished for iess than four (4) forth the basis of the appeal in sufficient detail to ba understood. hours' nor more than three (3) days' work. The seaman shall pay Such appeal shall be sent by certified mail, return receipt request­ his reiief man for the number of hours worked at the overtime ed, to the Seafarers Appeals Board, 275 20tif Street, Brooklyn. rate appllcabie to the job Monday through Friday. On Saturday, N.Y. 11215, within ten UO) days following receipt of the Sea­ Sunday and Hoiidays, he ^hall pay the premium rate. Reiief men farers Appeals Board's decision. The Board shall forward all such shall be requested only when required by the head of the Depart­ appeals to the Impartial Umpire, who shail set the time and place ment involved aboard the subject vessel. of hearing of the appeal in New York City within thirty (30) days E. A seaman employed pursuant to these Rules who has been following receipt of the appeal and shall notify all parties in writ­ called to attend the Steward or Deck Department Recertification ing. The Impartial Umpire may reasonably extend any time limit Programs may be temporarily replaced by a relief man for the provided in this paragraph upon good cause show. The Impartial duration of such program. In the event such seaman is not re­ Umpire shall render his decision in writing and shall cause copies placed by a relief man but terminates his job instead, the pro­ to.be mailed to all parties by certified mail, retum receipt request­ visions of Rule 5 A (8) shall apply. ed. The decision of the Impartial Umpire shall be final and binding and may be reduced to judgment by any party. 7. Seafarers Appeals Board C. The Impartial Umpire provided for in the preceding para­ graph shall be a permanent arbitrator appointed by and to serve A. The Seafarers Appeals Board shall have sole and exclusive at the pleasure of the Seafarers Appeals Board. In the event the authority to administer these Rules and to hear and determine any Board is unable to agree upon an Impartial Umpire, for each ap­ matter, controversy or appeal arising thereunder, or relating to the peal arising under Rule 8 B (8) hereof the Seafarers Appeals application thereof. P^15 �•i Board shall request the chief executive officer of any Federal, State or City government agency maintaining iists of impartial arbitra­ tors to designate an Arbitrator to hear and determine such appeal. D. Nothing in this Rule 8 shall be construed to prevent the Un­ ion from appearing by its properly designated representatives at any stage of the proceeding. 9. Amendments • vS'. • K The Seafarers Appeals Board may amend /these -Shipping Rules at any time and in any manner consistent with the require­ ments of applicable law and of outstanding collective bargaining agreements between the parties. ii, 10. Special or Emergency Provisions W: t! ^ ; i A. During any period of emergency, unlicensed seamen possess­ ing Class B or C Seniority who are in the Entiy Rating Department and who have adequate seatime to make {^plication for endorse­ ment in Group II rating or ratings in the Deck or Engine Depart­ ment shall not be registered for shipping unless they make applica­ tion for and expeditiously comply with the requisite rules to secure such Group II endorsement or endorsements. All such unlicensed seamen in lieu of such registration and provided they comply with the foregoing shall upon completion of such requirement be deemed then registered as of the date of their appearance in the group In which they thereafter have been found qualified. Ail such un­ licensed personnel presently registered shall also be subject to the foregoing rule, with their date of t'egistration as presently in effect. In the group. In which they thereafter have been found qualified. Any such unlicensed seamen may apply in writing to the Sea­ farers Appeals Board in connection with any dispute as to his pe­ riod of seatime from exemption from this rule set forth at>ove, on the ground of hardship or physical disability and may if he requests in writing appear before the Seafarers Appeals Board. The decision of the Seafarers Appeals Board shall be In writing and sent to the person involved and to the Union hiring hall. The Seafarers Appeals Board shall determine the period of any ernergency or when this amendment is no longer necessary. In either event, upon such determination, the Seafarers Appeals Board shall then take appropriate action in writing. B. During any period of emergency as_ determined by the Sea-_ farers Appeals Board In accordance with Rule lOA, Rule 2J may be suspended with respect to entry ratings only for the period of such emergency or until the suspension of the Rule Is no longer neces­ sary as determined by the Seafarers Appeals Board. C. 1. The Seafarers Appeals Board may, for good cause shown, in Its discretion, and in accord with Its authority under Article 1 ("Employment") Section S of the collective bargaining agreements between the parties and In accord with the several factors set forth below, upgrade to Class A seniority rating such unlicensed personnel possessing Class B .seniority rating whom the Board deems qualified for the same. The factors to be utilized In determining whether an applicant shall'be so upgraded are as follows: (a) Endorsement from the United States Coast Guard as a Lifeboatman in the United States Merchant Marine. (b) Possession of a certificate of satisfactory compietion of the H.L.S.S. entry rating training program and has a ^ minimum of twelve (12) months of seatime with any of the companies listed In Appendix "A" of the collective bargaining agreements, or Possession of a certificate o? satisfactory completion of the ad­ vanced course of training then being offered by the H.L.S.S. for the department In which such seamen regularly ship and has a minimum of thirty-six (36) months of seatime with any of the companies listed In Appendix "A" of the collective bargaining agreements. (c) Possession of special skills and aptitudes. (d) Employment record. (e) Satisfactory completion of the course of training offered by the School of Marine Engineering sponsored by the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, District No. 2, Marine Engineers Bene­ ficial Association and/or others in connection therewith. Factor (b) may be waived by the Seafarers Appeals Board In those cases where undue hardship will result. 2. The Seafarers Appeals Board shall upgrade applicants pursu­ ant to this Rule 10 C for a pe.'iod of time not to exceed six (6) months, at which time It shall terminate such upgrading and shall publicize such termination In the Union's hiring halls and In such other places as will give notice thereof thirty (30) days prior there­ to. Thereafter, when it deems necessary, the Seafarers Appeals Board may reinstltute such upgrading program for additional periods of time not to exceed six (6) months' duration and shall publicize the termination of same as required by the collective bargaining agreement. I , .1) iif i V'- , 'B'l I'l •;;/r'' /j .i' l .-i;'? m as&mi : �NEW STANDARD FREI6HTSHIP AGREEMENT -V# between SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO and Contracted Companies June 16.1975-June 15.1978 't(> n—GenemlRaies CIllCS ••**««•«# e « e • * O e^,* • • * * JTdgC 19 Perrftanent Ship's Committee Page 19 ^. . . « Weekly Meetings Page 19 |Port Cpimnittee Page 19 IioMays .• Page 19. Overtime Rates .».., Payment of Overtime Rest Periods Page 21 Room and Meal Allowance ............ ... ^. Article mf ~ ~ Wages ,,.. Division of Overtime Division of Watches ' SeciiriiigCatgo - o •». o * o •. ^ Engine Department: . ' > , * * Hoursof Work v Page 25 Work on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays at Sea ;, Page 25 • Page« 2^i e « « • w«.v..o u ^ XT/ i . Hours of Work Hours and Duties .......... ArticleVIOtherProvidons ^ Page ..... Page 'p. Page 23 Page ^ ... Page Page 23 Article VIH Termlnatioii Page Page 24 ISWWBW Department Woiidng TT VJSIUUBIS Roles JB^ ............... r Steivard .............. Page . Page 24 . Steward Department Guide P Page -Page 24Rnjtei P 2a 28 29 30 30| 30 I 30? 17 -".'i jJ.-. •'.a-. , '• ' ' ^ •• • ''I'4' '• �FREIGHTSHIP AGREEMENT Wl ARTICLE I EMPLOYMENT SECTION 1. The Company recognnizes the Union as the sole and exclusive bargaining representative of all Unlicensed Personnel employed on board American-flag vessels owned or operated by the Company or its sub­ sidiaries. SECTION 2. The Union agrees to furnish the Com­ pany with capable, competent and physically fit persons when and where they are required, and of the ratings needed to fill vacancies necessitating the employment of Unlicensed Personnel in ample time to prevent any delay in the scheduled departure of any vessel covered by .this Agreement. To assure maximum harmonious relations and in order to obtain the best qualified em­ ployees with the least risk of a delay in the scheduled departure of any vessel covered by this Agreement, the Company agrees to secure all Unlicensed Personnel through the hiring halls of the Union. If, for any rea­ son, the Union does not furnish the Company with ca­ pable, competent and physically fit persons when and where they are required, and of the ratings needed to fill such vacancies, in ample time to prevent any delay in the scheduled departure of any vessel covered by this Agreement, the Company may then obtain members of the Unlicensed Personnel from any available source, in which case the Union shall be notified. SECTION 3. The Company agrees, that as a condi­ tion of employment all Unlicensed Personnel shall be­ come members of the Union within thirty-one (31) days after the execution of this Agreement, or within thirtyone (31) days after hire, whichever is later, and shall remain members of the Union while employed by the Companies listed in Appendix A, attached hereto, and made a part hereof, during the life of this Agreement. The Company is not obligated to take steps to enforce this provision unless due notice is received in writing from the Union, to the effect that a member of the Unli­ censed Personnel is not in compliance herewith. ii; o SECTION 4. (a) The Union agrrees that the Company has the right to reject (by written notation on the job assignment slip) any applicant for employment who the Company considers unsatisfactory or unsuitable for the vacancy, or to discharge any member of the Un­ licensed Personnel who, in the opinion of the Company, is not satisfactory. If the Union considers the rejection of any applicant for employment or the discharge of any member of the Unlicensed Personnel as being with­ out reasonable cause such action by the Company shall be dealt with under the g^evance procedure and the Union agirees that any such rejection or discharge shall not cause any vessel to be delayed on her scheduled departure. (b) Unlicensed Personnel when applying for employ­ ment shall submit to the physical examination pre­ scribed by the Company, and shall submit from time to time thereafter to such physical examination as may be required by the Company. In the event any decision of the Company physician is challenged by the Union, as to the physical fitness of a member of the Unlicensed Personnel, such member shall be re-examined by a Public Health Physician and his decision shall be binding. , SECTION 5. The Company agrees not to discriminate against any member of the Unlicensed Personnel for legitimate Union activities, and the Ciompany further agprras that no person referred in accordance with this Article, shall be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex, national or geographic origin. SECTION 6. The term Unlicensed Personnel as used in this Agreement shall not include super-cargoes, ca­ dets, pursers and livestock tenders. SECTION 7. Either party shall have the right, upon written notification to the other, to re-negotiate any part or all of Article 1. Upon receipt of such notification the parties to this Agreemev:t. shall meet ^within seven (7) days for n^otiations of this issue. ir SECTION 8. (a) Subject to the provisions of this Article and of the Shipping Rules promulgated in ac­ cord herewith, jobs shall be referred and held on the following seniority basis: (1) Class "A" seniority rating, the highest seniority rating, shall be held by: ~ A. all unlicensed seamen who possessed such rating on September 8, 1970, pursuant to the Shipping Rules then in effect; B. all unlicensed seamen who possess Class B seniority rating pursuant hereto, and who have shipped regularly as defined herein for eight (8) consecutive years, pro­ vided such seamen have maintained their Class B se­ niority rating without break and provided further that they have completed satisfactorily the advanced course of training then offered by the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship for the Department in which such sea­ men regularly ship; and . C. all unlicensed seamen who have been upgraded to Class A seniority rating by the Seafarers Appeals Board pursuant to the authority set forth herein. (2) Class^ "B" seniority rating, the second highest seniority rating, shall be held by: , A. all unlicensed seamen who possessed siich rating Page 18 on September 8, 1970, pursuant to the Shipping Rules then in effect; B. all unlicensed Seamen who possess Class C seniority rating pursuant hereto and who have shipped regularly as defined herein for two (2) consecutive years; and C. all unlicensed seamen who possess Class C seniori­ ty rating pursuant hereto and who have graduated from the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship entry rat­ ing training program and have been issued a ship as­ signment card in accordance with the Shipping Rules, then in effect. (3) Class "C" seniority rating, the lowest seniority rating shall be possessed by all unlicensed seamen who do not possess either Class A or Class B seniority rat­ ings. (4) For the purposes of upgrading seniority, "shipping regularly" shall mean emplojunent as an unlicensed seaman for no less than ninety (90) days during each calendar year aboard one (1) or more American-flag ves­ sels covered by this collective bargaining agreement. The time required to constitute "shipping regularly" shall be reduced proportionately in accord with the amount of bona fide in or out-patient hospital time spent dur­ ing a given calendar year by a covered seaman. No sea­ man shall suffer any loss of seniority credit accrued prior to his entry of military service in the armed forces of the United States if he registers to ship in covered employment within one hundred twenty (120) days following his separation from military service. (b) Subject to Section 3 of this Article 1, assign­ ments to jobs within the foregoing classes of seniority rating shall be made without regard to union affilia­ tion. (c) There is created the Seafarers Appeals Board, a permanent board of four (4) members, to hear and determine all disputes arising under this Article 1, and to promulgate and administer the Shipping Rules au­ thorized by this Section 8. (d) The Seafarers Appeals Board, shall have the power to reduce from time to time, but not the power to increase, the requirements for seniority ratings set forth herein; and if such power is exercised, the Board skall arrange for effective publication of such decision. The Seafarers Appeals Board shall also add newly con­ tracted companies to Appendix A, and shall promulgate Shipping Rules, including reasonable disciplinary, adminmtrative and procedural rules and regulations, to govern employment operations of hiring halls and the seniority and referral to jobs of all Unlicensed Personnel under and pursuant to this Agreement. Such Shipping Rules may provide for rotary shipping within classes, shall provide for full seniority credit for employment by, or election to any ofiice or job in, or any employ­ ment taken at the behest of, the Union (which seniorify credit is hereby granted), and may include reason­ able, non-discriminatory pr^erences to be accorded to Unlicensed Personnel, as well as provisions for total or partial seniority credit, to be granted in the Board's reasonable discretion in cases other than those set forth herein where a seaman's shipping employment has been interrupted by circumstances beyond his control and where denial of such seniority credit would work an undue hardship. The provisions of this subsection (d) shall be subject to the following subparagraphs: (1) The said Shipping Rules may not be incbnsistent with this Agreement, nor may they change the intent and purpose hereof. (2) Rotary shipping within Classes A, B and C of seniority rating shall be based on a period of unemploy­ ment of ninety (90) days. (3) Class C personnel with a certificate of satisfac­ tory completion of the entry rating training program of the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship shall be preferred for employment over Class C personnel. (4) As part of the Food and Ship Sanitation (Pro­ gram, there is hereby established "The Steward's De­ partment Recertification Program," which shall be exclusively operated by Employer Trustees for the purpose or reclassifying and recertifying Steward Depart­ ment personnel, pursuant to arrangements and details to be worked out. Six (6) niqnths after such program is initiated in any port, ? (6) The Steward Department Recertification Pro­ gram and the Deck Department Recertification Program for Bosuns, heretofore established, may be modified or discontinued in whole or in part when circumstances so warrant. (7) Within each class of seniority in the Deck De­ partment, the Engine Department and the Steward De­ partment, preference for employment shall be given to all entry ratings who are endorsed as Lifeboatmen in the United States Merchant Marine by the United States Coast Guard, unless the requirement of such endorse­ ment has been waived by the Seafarers Appeals Board. (8) The job circulation regulations may provide for requiring those possessing a seniority rating below Class B to leave a vessel after no less than sixty (60) days or one (1) round trip, whichever is longer, provided further that this regulation may not be applied so as to cause a vessel to sail shorthanded. There shall be no bumping within Class A. No transportation, sub­ sistence or wages shall be paid a man joining or leaving a vessel through exercise of seniority privileges, not­ withstanding any provisions of Article II, Section 57 of this Agreement. Any disputes arising out of the appli­ cation of this subparagraph shall be decided under the procedures of the Seafarers Appeals Board. (e) The Seafarers Appeals Board shall include in the Shipping Rules promulgated in accord herewith, reasonable rules of procedure to govern matters coming before it. (f) The Seafarers Appeals Board shall have four (4) members, two (2) appointed by the Union and two (2) appointed by that committee representing the major­ ity of contracted employers for purposes of negotiations with the Union, commonly known as the Management Negotiating Committee. Each party shall also appoint two (2) alternates for the members so appointed, to serve in the absence of such members. (g) The quorum for any action by the Seafarers Appeals Board shall be at least one (1) member ap­ pointed by each party. At any meeting of the Seafarers Appeals Board the members appointed by each party shall collectively cast an equal number of votes regardless of the actual number of members present and voting. Except as otherwise provided heroin, decisions of the' Seafarers Appeals Board shall be unanimous. In the event of a tie vote, the Board shall elect an impartial person to resolve the deadlocked issue. In the event the Board is not able to agree on such an impartial person, the matter shall be submitted to final and bind­ ing arbitration in New York City pursuant to the Vol­ untary Labor Arbitration Rules thep in effect of the American Arbitration Association. (h) Any person or party subject to or aggrieved by the application of this Section 8 shall have the right to submit any matter hereunder to the Seafarers Appeals Board for determination. Such submission shall be in 'writing, shall set forth the facts in sufficient detail to identify the matter at issue, and shall be sent by certified mail, return requested, to th^ An applicant desmngto^e beard in person before the Board shall request the same in his written application. In such event the applicant shall be notified at least two' (2) weeks prior to the Board's next regular meeting of the date and location of such meeting, and the applicant may attend such meeting at his own expense and be heard. SECTION 9. The parties hereto agree that the ap­ propriate unit, for representation purposes, is the Un­ licensed Personnel aboard the vessels owned or controlled, as aforesaid, by all the companies listed on Appendix A, and any amendments to said Appendix, as set forth herein. SECTION 10. The Union shall protect and indemnify the companies parties' to thia Agreement in any cause of action based on improper application by the Union of the employment provisions of- Article 1 of this Agreement. The Company shall protect and indemnify the Union in any cause of action based on improper application by the Company of the employment provi­ sions of Article 1 of this Agreement. SECTION 11. The provisions hereof are subject to Federal and State Law and if any part hereof is in con­ flict therewith, such part shall be deemed inapplicable and to the extent thereof, shall be deemed sever^ from this Agreement, the remainder of which shall remain in full force and effect. (5) As a part of the Harry Lundeberg School of Sea­ manship, there is hereby established "The Deck Depart­ ment Recertification Program for Bosuns," which shall be exclusively operated by HLSS Trustees for the pur­ pose of classifjing and recertifying Deck Department personnel, pursuant to arrangements and details to be worked out. Six (6) months after such program is initi­ ated in any port, such' SECTION 12. Alien or non-resident seamen in the Far East, may execute' written authorizations to the Seafarers' Vacation Plan, assigning to the Union, vaca­ tion benefit payments which may be due such seamen, in discharge of their Union monetary obligations for initiation fee and dues; and' the parties further agree that new seamen employed or seamen who have not as yet paid their full initiation fee to the Union, may execute written authorizations to the Seafarers' Vaca­ tion Flan, assigning to the Union, vacation benefit pay­ ments which may be due such seamen in discharge of their Union initiation fee obligation. of the forego­ ing authorizations shall be in accordance with the provi­ sions of applicable law. The Collective Bargaining ^Agreement between ,the parties, as amended, is to remain in effect as herein­ after provided. �ARTICLE II GENERAL RULES SECTION 1. PASSES. The Company agrees to issue passes to the Union representatives for the purposes of contacting its members aboard vessels of t^e Company covered by this Agreement. Representatives of the Union shall be allowed on board at any time but not to interfere with men at work unless said men are properly relieved. (The relief gets no extra compensation.) SECTION 2. DELEGATES, (a) One (1) jnan m each department shall be elected by the unlicensed seamen in that department to act as Departmental Delegate. Such Delegates shall, together with the Permanent Ships' Committee members, keep track of all condi­ tions and problems and grievances in their respective departments, and present to, their superior officers, on behalf of the unlicensed seamen in their Departments, all facts, opinions and circumstances concerning any matter which may require adjustment or improvement. (b) PERMANENT SHIP'S COMMITTEE: The Per­ manent Ship's Committee shall consist of three (3) mem­ bers: the Boatswain, the Chief Steward and the Chief (Electrician) or (Pumpman). The Boatswain shall be Ship's'Chairman. The Chief Steward shall be ReporterSecretary, and the Chief (Electrician) or (Pumpman) shall be Educational- Director. In the event there is no (Electrician) on board, the Deck Engineer shall serve as Educational Director. If there is no Deck Engineer on board, the Engine Utility shall serve as Educational Director. If neither of the aboye ratings are on board, the Ship's Chaiman and the Reporter-Secretary shall designate a qualified member of the Engine Depart­ ment to serve as Educational Director for the voyage. The duties of the Permanent Ship's Committee shall be to assist the Departmental Delegates in their duties, to tonVene and conduct the Weekly Unlicensed Oew Meetings, and to perform the following individual duties: The Ship's Chairman shall preside at all Shipboard Meetings of the Unlicensed Crew and shall be the primary spokesman aboard ship for the Unlicensed Crew. If, in the opinion of the majority of the crew, the Boatswain does not meet the qualifications to act in the capacity of Ship's Chairman, the crew may select whom­ ever they consider qualified. The Reporter-Secretary shall handle all paper work involved in documenting matters brought to the attention of the superior officers, and he shall also prepare and maintain Minutes of the Unlicensed Crew Meetings. The Educational Director shall be responsible for maintaining and distributing all publications, films and mechanical equipment relating to education on such subjects as safety, training and upgrading, health and sanitation. (c) WEEKLY MEETINGS. To make sure that all problems concerning the Unlicensed Crew are brought to ligb^ und resolved as quickly as possible, there shall be a Meeting of the Unlicensed Crew every Sunday while the vessel is at sea. Vessels remaining in port on Sundays may hold these meetings as soon as possible after departure. At such meetings the Permanent Ship's Chairman shall report to the Unlicensed Crewmembers all matters referred to them and shall receive any new and additional problems not previously raised. As com­ pensation for the additional duties required by this Section, the members of the Permanent Ship's Com­ mittee and the Departmental Delegates shall each re­ ceive one (1) hour's pay at their applicable penalty rate for each weekly meeting held. SECTION 8. TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT. Any man leaving a vessel shall, upon request be given a slip showing reason for his termination of employ­ ment SECTION 9. STATEMENT OF EARNINGS. Unlicensed crewmembers shall be ^ven a complete record of all earnings and deductions for the voyage not later thap at the time of payoff. SECTION 10. CUSTOMARY DUTIES, (a) Members of all departments shall perform the necessary duties for the continuance of the operations of the vessel as set forth in this Agreement. Necessary work shall in­ clude the preparation and securing of cargo gear and the preparation of cargo holds for the loading or dis­ charging of cargo. (b) When it is necessary to shift a man to fill a vacancy, the man so shifted shall perform the duties of the rating to which he is assignee. SECTION 11.. VESSELS AGROUND. In the event the vessel runs aground, this Agreement shall be lived up to by the Company regardless of whether the Company or the Insurance Company is paying the wages and overtime until such time as articles are terminated. SECTION 12. MEDICAL RELIEF, (a) Full medical attention as required by law shall be given to all Un­ licensed Personnel. Except where it is assumed by the U.S. Consul or the U.S. Public Health Service, such medical attention shall be furnished by the Company at the expense of the Company. (b) The . Company agrees, when stocking medicine chest, to include penicillin which shall be furnished free of charge to seamen in need of same. The rules of the U.S. Public Health Service shall be observed with re­ spect to dosage and administration. (c) Medical relief will not be provided except that which is available aboard the vessel, if the cause of the illness is the fault of the member of the crew, such as venereal diseases, etc. SECTION 13. MAINTENANCE AND CURE. When a member of the Unlicensed Personnel is entitled to maintenance and cure under Maritime Law, he shall be paid maintenance at the rate of $8.00 per day for each day or part thereof of entitlement. The payment due hereunder shall be paid to the man weekly. This pay­ ment shall be made regardless of whether he has or has not retained an attorney, filed a claim for damages, or taken any other steps to that end and irrespective of any insurance arrangements in effect between the Company and any insurer. SECTION 14. REPATRIATION, UPKEEP AND TRANSPORTATION, (a) Where a crewmember must leave a vessel because of illness or injury in any loca­ tion outside the Continental United States, he shall be repatriated at Company expense as set forth herein, at the earliest date possible and advances equalled to allotments, if any, shall continue during such repatria­ tion, provided he has sufficient monies due him from the Company to cover such advances. It is the purpose of the above paragraph to provide for the automatic payment of advances—in a sum equal to the agreed allotment—and to ^io this automatically, which advances are then to be charged against any claim for earned or unearned wages. The advances are to be paid in exactly the same time and manner and to the same person or persons that the allotment would have been paid had not illness or injury taken place. The term "repatriation" refers to the entire period for which unearned wages are due, and "advances" are made during the entire period, except in those cases SECTION 3. PORT COMMITTEE. For the adjust­ where the law sanctions a refusal to pay unearned ment of any grievances arising in connection with per­ wages (which can be established under law to~b6 gross formance of this Agreement which cannot be satis­ negligence, willful misconduct, etc.). factorily adjusted on board the vessel there shall be If repatriated on a vessel of the Company, he shall established a Port Committee at the port, where articles be signed on as a nonworking workaway. If repatriated are terminated. The Port Committee shall consist of on a vessel of another company, he shall be given not : three (3) representatives from the Union and three (3) less than second class passage. In the event he is given representatives from the Company, and it shall be the less than second class passage on a vessel of another duty of the Port Committee to meet within twenty-four company, he shall be given the cash difference between (24) hours, Saturdays, SundaysTand Holidays excluded. In the passage afforded and second class passage. The sea­ the event the Port Committee cannot agree they shall man shall have the option of accepting repatriation by select an impartial arbitrator whose decision shall be final plane if such transportation is offered. Repatriation and binding. In the event the Port Committee cannot agree under this section shall be back to the port of engage­ on the selection of an impartial, arbitrator then a judge ment. (b) -In the event a crew member must leave a vessel of the Federal District Court shall appoint an impartial arbitrator whose decision shall be final and binding. because of illness or injury incurred in the service of Expenses of the arbitrator shall be paid by the party such vessel while in a location within the Continental United States, and such illness or injury is known prior whom the arbitrator rules against in the decision. to his leaving, he shall be entitled to economy class SECTION 4. STOPPAGE'OF WORK. There shall be air transportation to his original port of engagement no strikes, lockouts, or stopples of work while the in accordance with Article II, Section 59. provisions of this Agreement are in effect; (c) While awaiting repatriation under section (a) and (b> herein, the seamen shall be entitled to repatri­ SECTION 5. SHIP CHARTERED BY COMPANY. This Agreement is binding with respect to American ation upkeep in the sum of $8.00 per day until afforded Flag Ships chartered by the Compdny (if charterer transportation as outlined in said subsections. Such up­ keep shall be paid up to and inclusive of the day he is furnishes crew). afforded the means of - transportation by which he is to be repatriated. The Company or its Agents may SECTION 6. AUTHORITY OF MASTER AND OBE­ DIENCE OF CREW. Nothing in this Agreement is in­ make arrangements for meals and lodgings while the tended to or shall be construed to limit in any way the seaman is awaiting repatriation transportation, but in authority of the Master or other officers, or lessen the no event shall these arrangements be at a cost of less obedience of any members of the crew to any lawful than $8.00 per day. In cases where regular meals are not included in the order. transportation herein provided for, the repatriated sea­ SECTION 7. COMMENCEMENT OF EMPLOY­ man shall be paid the sum of $10.50 per day for food MENT. Pay for seamen ordered by the Company shall during the transportation period. (d) Where a seaman leaves the vessel due to illness start when the man is required to pass the Doctor, go to the Company office or report aboard the ship with or injury and such illness or injury has been known prior to his leaving, he shall receive" a full statement his gear and ready for work, whichever occurs first s of hjs account showing wages due him. Where time does not permit the statement being given to the man before he leaves the vessel or before the vessel's de­ parture, the Master shall promptly advise the Com­ pany's Agent and the home office of the status of the man's account at the time he left the vessel. Thereafter, when the seaman presents himself to the Agent at the port where he left the vessel, the maxi­ mum allowable payments shall be made to him by that Agent. When the seaman presents his claim of wages to the Agent or office of-the Company at the port of en­ gagement or to the home office of the Company, he shall receive payment as promptly as possible. Failure to pay the seaman wages within 72 hours ex­ clusive of Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays after pres­ entation of his claim shall entitle the seaman to $8.00 per day until the full wages due the man at the time he left the vessel are paid. (e) Original Port of Engagement as used herein shall mean the port in the Continental United States where a crew member was first employed on board the vessel. SECTION 15. LOSS OF CLOTHING, (a) In the event a ship of the Company is lost, the crew shall be recompensed for the loss of clothing in the amount of $500.00 and shall be repatriated to the port of en­ gagement with subsistence, room and wages as per Section 59 of this Article. (b) In the event that personal effects of Unlicensed Personnel are damaged due to marine casualty, or an accident to the vessel or its equipment, they shall be recompensed for the loss in the amount of such loss but not to exceed $300.00. SECTION 16. WORK PERFORMED BY OTHER THAN MEMBERS OF THE UNLICENSED PERSON­ NEL. Any work performed by cadets, workaways, pas­ sengers, prisoners of war, staff officers, or any member of the crew other than the Unlicensed Personnel that is routine work of the Unlicensed Personnel shall be paid for at the regular overtime rate. Such payment is to be divided among the Unlicensed Personnel ordinarily required to perform such work. SECTION 17. CARRYING OF CADETS, ETC. IN LIEU OF CREW. No cadets, workaways, or passengers shall be carried in lieu of the crew. SECTION 18. EMERGENCY DUTIES AND DRILLS, (a) Any work necessary for the safety of the vessel, passengers, crew or cargo or for the saving of other vessels in jeopardy and the lives thereon, shall be per­ formed at any time and such work shall not be con­ sidered overtime. In an emergency such as the above paragraph deals with, it is not necessary to call out all hands unless the Master of the vessel feels that it is necessary. (b) Whenever practicable, lifeboat and other emer­ gency drills shall be held on weekdays, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Preparation for drills, such as stretching fire hose and hoisting and swinging out boats, shall not be done prior to signal for such drills, and after .drill is over, all hands shall secure boat and gear. In no event shall overtime be paid for work performed with such drills, except as herein provided. (c) Premium Rates shall be paid for lifeboat and other drills held on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays, except in instances where departure time and date do not permit required drills being held before the first Saturday, Sunday or Holiday after departure. (d) In port when such drills are held on Saturdays, Sundays or Holidays, premium rate shall be paid, ex­ cept where such drills are held on days of departure. SECTION 19. SAFE WORKING CONDITIONS. The employer shall furnish safe working gear and equip­ ment when in any harbor, roadstead, or port. No man shall be required to work under unsafe conditions. Ordinary hazards of the sea shall not be considered un­ safe conditions in applying this section. SECTION 20. HOLIDAYS. The Company agrees to recognize the following as holidays: 1. New Year's Day 6. Labor Day 2. Washington's Birthday 7. Thanksgiving Day 3. Memorial Day 8. Christmas Day 4. Armistice Day 9. Independence Day 5. Lincoln's Birthday In the event V.E, or V.J. days are observed as Na­ tional Holidays, they shall be included in the list. Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays at sea or in port shall be considered holidays for the Unlicensed Per­ sonnel not on watch. Men on watch shall perform only the routine duties necessary for the safe navigation of the vessel on these days. Premium rates shall be paid for all work performed by the Unlicensed Personnel on any of the nine (9) holidays described in this Agreement at sea or in port. In the event any of the above named holidays fall on Saturday or Sunday while in port or at sea, the Mon­ day following shall be observed as such holiday. Any day that is a recognized holiday for the longshoremen in Continental U.S. ports shall also be a recognized holiday for the crew while in that particular port. Page 19 �actual time such employee reports for duty and such overtime shall continue until the employee is released. (b) The above provision shall not apply in the event the commencement of overtime is scheduled one (1) hour following the conclusion of their regular watch or workday. In that event, the crew members, having . had a full hour for their meal, shall report promptly at the beginning of the period for which overtime has been scheduled. SECTION 23. CONTINUOUS OVERTIME. When working overtime on the watch below and crew is knocked off for two (2) hours or less, the overtime shall be paid straight through. Time allowed for meals shall not be considered as overtime in -this clause. When a vessel is in Puerto Rico, the following three (3) days, which are recognized as holidays for long­ shoremen in Puerto Rico ports, shall also be recognized as holidays for the crew while the vessel is in Puerto Rico. 1. Good Friday 2. July 17th (Munoz Rivera) 3. July 25th (Constitution Day) SECTION 24. COMPUTATION OF OVERTIME. When overtime worked is less than one (1) hour, overtime for one (1) full hour shall be paid. When overtime exceeds one (1) hour, the overtime work performed shall be pa:d for in one-half (%) hour periods, and any fractional part of such period shall count as one-half (%) hour, SECTION 25. CHECKING OVERTIME. No work specified in this Agreement as overtime work shall be performed unless authorized by the head of the particu­ lar department. After authorized overtime has been worked, the senior officer of the department on board will present to each employee who has worked over­ time a slip stating hours of overtime tCnd nature of work performed. An overtime book will be kept to con­ form with individual slips for settlement of overtime. Officers and men shall keep a record of all disputed overtime. No claim for overtime shall be valid unless such claim is presented to the head of the department within seventy-two (72) hours after completion of the work. When work has been performed and an overtime claim is disputed, the head of the department shall acknowledge in writing that the work was performed, SECTION 26. PAYMENT OF OVERTIME. All money due for crew overtime shall be paid at the sign­ ing off. In the event payment of overtime is delayed by the Company beyond the twenty-four (24) hours after signing off articles, additional compensation shall be paid at the rate of ten dollars ($10.00) a day for each calendar day or fraction thereof aforesaid payment of overtime wages is delayed. This shall not include disputed overtime being settled between the Union Representatives and the Company. No claim for the above penalty shall be considered valid unless the failure to make such payment is made known to the Union within seventy-two (72) hours after the event, ?'*•- h- : Departments and Groups Jobs aboard vessels covered by these rules are classified accord­ ing to the following schedule of Departments and Groups. Boatswain Boatswain's Mate Carpenter Quartermaster Able Seaman DECK DEPARTMENT GROUP i-DAY WORKERS Deck Maintenance Watchman-Day Work Storekeeper GROUP II-RATIRG WATCH STANDERS Car Deckman Watchman-Standing Watch ENGINE DEPARTMENT GROUP I Chief Ref. Eng'r. Chief Electrician Chief Storekeeper 1st, 2nd, 3rd Ref. Eng'r. Evap. Maintenance Man 2nd Electrician Pumpman, 1 and 2 Unlic. Jr. Eng'r.-Day Work Engine Maintenance Unlic. Jr. Eng'r.-Watch Ship's Welder/Malnt. Plumber-Machinist QMED Electrician/Ref. Maint. Eng. Utility Reefer Malnt. Crane M/T Electrician Deck Engineer Engine Utility Oiler-Diesel Oiler-Steam GROUP II Watertender Fireman/Watertender Fireman Oiler Maintenance/Utility STEWARD DEPARTMENT GROUP I (S) RATED MEN Chief Steward-Passenger 2nd Steward-Passenger Steward Steward/Cook Chef Cook and Baker Chief Cook GROUP l-RATED MEN 2nd Cook and Baker Butcher GROUP II 2nd Cook, 3rd Cook and Assistant Cook i ENTRY DEPARTMENT GROUP III ^ I Ordinaries on Watch Wiper Utility Messmen Waiters O.S. Deck Maintenance Messmen •General Steward's Utility SECTION 22. COMMENCEMENT OF OVERTIME, (a) When the watch below is broken, out to report for work outside their regular schedule, overtime shall commence at the time stated for the call-out, provided, however, that such crew members report for duty with­ in thirty (30) minutes of the time the overtime work com­ mences. Otherwise, overtime shall commence at the Page 20 •', 't-'\ -Idt.'r.ll LrA'r :<i. SECTION, 27, DIVISION OF WAGES OF ABSENT MEMBERS, (a) When members of the Unlicensed Per­ sonnel are required to do extra work because the vessel sailed without the full complement as required by ves­ sel's certificate, under circumstances where the law permits such sailing, the wages of the absent members shall be divided among the men who perform their work, but no overtime shall be included in such pay­ ments, (b) At sea, when day men are switched to sea watches and promoted for the purpose of replacing men who are injured or sick, they shall receive the differential in pay. (c) When men standing sea watches are promoted for the purpose of replacing men who are injured or sick they shall receive the differential in pay only. (d) In no event shall any member of the Unlicensed Personnel work more than eight (8) hours in any one day without the payment of overtime. SECTION 28. MONEY DRAWS. Monies tendered for draws in foreign ports shall be made in United States currency failing which, traveler's checks shall be issued at the. Company's expense, except where cur­ rency laws established in foreign countries prohibit such issuance. When American money is aboard, crew advances shall be put out the day before arrival in port. Upon request the Unlicensed Personnel shall be granted advances at least once every .five days, except on Saturdays, Sun­ days and Holidays, while the vessel is in port. Such advances shall be made available to the crew not later than 4 p.m. SECTION 29. EXPLOSIVES. On vessels carrying explosives in excess of fifty (50) long tons as permitted by law, the Company agrees, to pay each member of the Unlicensed Personnel, in addition to their regular monthly wage, ten percent (10%) per month of such wages from • the time the loading of the explosive cargo is started until the explosive cargo is completely discharged. When the Unlicensed Personnel is required to work explosives at any time, they shall be paid for such ' work in addition to their regular monthly wages at the . rate of ten dollars ($10.00) per hohr. For the purpose of this Agreement, explosives shall consist of the following items: Nitro-Glycerine T.N.T. Poison Gases Black Powder Blasting Caps Detonating Caps Loaded Bombs Dynamite Loaded shells of one pound or over but not small arms ammunition. SECTION 30. PENALTY CARGOES, (a) When members of the Unlicensed Personnel are required to clean holds in which lead concentrates, coal, coke, or penalty cargoes are carriedjl iHowever, when holds'h^e Unlicensed Personnel after carrying penalty cargo, no �overtime for cleaning: will be paid for subsequent clean­ ing of holds unless another penalty cargo is carried. (b) For the purpose of this Agreement the following are classed as penalty cargoes: IN BULK Bones Green Hides Manure Caustic Soda Soda Ash Creosoted Lumber IN BAGS OH BULK Super Phosphate Bone Meal Cyanide Chloride of Lime Cement Lampblack Greaves Cakes Carbonblack Saltcake Sulphur Gasoline in any mannei*' Copra (3,000 tons) (c) When sulphur in the amount of twenty-five per­ cent (25%) or more of the deadweight carrying capacity is carried on a vessel, each member of the Unlicensed Personnel shall be paid extra compensation of ten dol­ lars ($10.00) per voyage. SECTION 31. STANDBY WORK. When men are hired by the Company for standby work in port by the day, they shall be paid the Premium Rate for the respec­ tive ratings. Eight (8) hours shall constitute a day's work. All work performed in excess of eight (8) hours in any twenty four (24) hour period, or any work per­ formed in excess of eight (8) continuous hours, shall be paid at the premium rate and one-half (%) for the respec­ tive ratings. Men hired to perform standby work shall perform any work which shall be assig:ned to them by their superior officer, and they shall not be subject to any work rules set forth in this Agreement. When standby work in any particular department is to be performed, an effort shall be made to obtain men with ratings in such department if they are avail­ able and are competent to perform such work. Any man hired for standby work who reports when ordered shall be paid a minimum of eight (8) hours of pay for the first day and a minimum of four (4) hours for each day's work thereafter. This change shall not be interpreted to conflict with any understanding that the Union might have with a Company whose practice is to hire relief crews while the vessel is in port. SECTION 32. LONGSHORE WORK BY CRfeW. In those ports where there are no longshoremen available, members of the crew may be required to drive winches for handling cargo or may bs required to handle cargo. duty while such moves are performed on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays and after 5 p.m. and before 8 a.m., weekdays with the following exceptions; Port Alfred to Montreal or vice versa Port Alfred to Quebec or vice versa Montreal to Quebec or vice versa All moves from American ports to British Columbia ports or vice versa Montevideo to Buenos Aires to Rosario or points above or vice versa Boston to New York or vice versa Norfolk to Baltimore or vice versa New Orleans to Baton Rouge or vice versa All moves between ports on the St. Lawrence Seaway and/or on the Great Lakes, West of Montreal, except those moves which are less than eighty (80) miles. (b) Moves from Baltimore through the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal to Delaware River ports or vice versa, shall be considered a move of the ship and such work after 6 p.m. and before 8 a.m. or on Saturdays, Sundays, or Holidays, shall be paid for at the applicable rate. (c) A move from Honolulu to Pearl Harbor or vice versa shall be considered a shift of the vessel. (d) A move from Galveston to Houston or vice versa shall be considered a shHt of the ve^el. SECTION 36. RESTRICTION TO SHIP. When a ves­ sel has been in a foreign port where the crew was re­ stricted to the ship and the Company claims that this restriction was enforced by the government of the port visited or either Federal, Military or Naval Authorities, the Company shall produce a copy of the restriction order of the government, Federal, Military or Naval Authorities. In lieu thereof, it may produce a proper entry in the official log book and must give sufficient notice in writing of the restriction to the Ship's Chair­ man. The notice shall also be posted on the crew's bulletin board. A letter from the Company's agents will not be sufficient proof of the existence of such an order. If the Company is unable to produce evidence as pro­ vided herein to satisfy the Union of the validity of such restriction, the crew shall be compensated for having been restricted to the ship by the payment of overtime for the period of the restriction at the applicable penalty rate. When a restriction occurs because of quarantine, im­ migration or customs procedures, a proper Log entry shall suffice. SECTION 37. SECURITY WATCHES. If Unlicensed Crewmembers are required to stand security watches in port by order of Federal, Military or Naval authorities in the United States-controlled ports, or by foreign government authorities in other ports, they shall be paid overtime for all such watches stood between the hours of 5 p.m. and 8 a.m., Monday through Friday. On tankers which are carrying grain, when crew members are required to unfasten butterworth plate nuts and/or remove the butterworth plates for the purpose of loading or disc^ grain cargo, i i they shaii be enti^d to compensa­ tion as provided for in this section. This section shall not be so construed as to be applicable to any work where longshoremen are not available due to labor trouble. The above shall not apply for securing or shoring up cargo or spotting booms for longshoremen. SECTION 33. WORKING BALLAST. When members of the crew are required to discharge ballast other than water ballast out of the holds, or handle or discharge ballast on deck, including washing sand ballast off the decks with hoses, < SECTION 35. SHIFTING SHIP, (a) After the ves­ sel's arrival in port as outlined in Article II, Section 34, any subsequent move in inland waters, bays, rivers and sounds shall be regarded as shifting ship and over­ time at the applicable rate shajl be paid for men on (i) All unlicensed crew members snail report aboard at least one (1) hour before the scheduled sailing time. In the event any unlicensed crew member fails to comply with this provision, the Company shall call the Union and the Union shall furnish a replacement. If the original crew member reports after the Company has called a replacement, the man shipped by the Union as such replacement shall receive two (2) days pay from the crew member who was late in reporting for duty. (j) When a Company orders a replacement for which there is no vacancy on the vessel, the Company shall reimburse the seaman the equivalent of . two (2) days pay plus transportation charges. SECTION 39. SECURING VESSEL FOR SEA. All vessels of the Company must be safely secured before leaving the harbor limits for any voyage. Vessels sailing in the daytime must be safely secured before leaving the harbor limits. In the event the vessel is not safely secured before reaching the harbor limits, the vessel shall proceed to a safe anchorage and be secured before proceeding to sea. Vessels sailing after dark shall be safely secured before leaving the dock or may proceed to a safe anchorage to secure vessel be­ fore proceeding to sea. When lights can be maintained on the after deck, gear and hatches may be secured on this deck enroute to anchorage. If the foregoing is not complied with, extra compensa­ tion at the flat rate of ten dollars ($10.00) shall be paid to each member of the Deck Department involved in the securing. Such extra compensation shall be in addi­ tion to any overtime received when on overtime hours. In surf ports and outports, the customary practice of squaring away booms will be considered in compliance with this Section. SECTION 40. LAUNCH SERVICE. When a ship is anchored or tied up to a buoy for eight (8) hours or over, for the purpose outlined in. Article II, Section 34, each member of the Unlicensed Personnel while on his watch below shall be allowed one (1) round trip to shore at the Company's expense every twenty four (24) hours. The Master shall use his own judgment and if in his opinion, the conditions are not safe, he shall not provide launch service. However, he shall as usual make his entries in the log as to the weather conditions and ad­ vise ship's chairman accordingly. He shall get other data if possible, such as weather reports to further back his decision. When launch service is arranged for by the Company, the schedule shall be such that each and every member shall be given opportunity for a round trip as called for herein on his watch below. In ports where regular boat service is not available, members of the crew may make their own arrange­ ments for transportation and the Company agrees to reimburse either the crewmember or the owner of the boat up to five dollars ($5.00) per round trip per man carried once every twenty four (24) hours. SECTION 41. REST PERIODS, (a) When the ship is under port working rules and sea watches have not been set and members of the Unlicensed Deck and En­ gine Personnel off duty are required to work overtime between midnight and 8 a.m., they shall be entitled to one (1) hour of rest for each hour actually worked. Such rest period shall be given at any time during the same working day. The rest period shall be in addition to cash overtime allowed for such work. If such rest pe­ riod is not given, the men shall be entitled to overtime at the applicable penalty rate in lieu thereof. This shall not apply when sea watches are set the same day and be­ fore the rest period is completed. This section shall not apply to men turning to on overtime at 6 a.m. or after. (b) On days of arrival, if members of the Unlicensed Deck or Engine Personnel off duty are required to per­ form work between midnight and 8 a.m., they shall be entitled to one (1) hour of rest for each hour worked. If such period of rest is not completed at 5 p.m. of the same day, penalty overtime shall be allowed for the in­ completed portion of such rest period. (c) This section shall apply in the case of day work­ ers, both at sea or in port. (d) Where a seaman is entitled to a rest period under the provisions of Section 41, such rest period shall be granted during the time that he would norm­ ally be required to work in order to complete his work­ ing day. SECTION 42. FRESH PROVISIONS, (a) An ade­ quate supply of fruit juices shall be provided for the Unlicensed Personnel. Fresh fruit and vegetables will ^ be furnished at every port touched where available, and Page 21 �V ' f' ' In • I'-. ^•4 P?-- •; '• r 1 V K: d / •.' SECTION 53. LOCKERS. A sufficient number of if supply is possible, a sufficient amount to last until SECTION 45. MIDNIGHT LUNCH, (a) If the crew the next port or to last until the food would ordinarily, works as late as 9 p.m., coffee and night lunch shall be lockers shall be provided so that each employee shall with good care, spoil. Shore bread shall be furnished provided. If work continues after 9 p.m. fifteen (15) have one (1) locker of full length whenever space permits, at all U.S. ports when available. minutes shall be allowed for the coffee and night lunch, with sufficient space to stow a reasonable amount of Frozen foods shall be considered the equivalent of and gear and personal effects. which time shall be included as overtime. serve the same purpose as fresh foods. (b) If creW starts work at or before 9 p.m. and works SECTION 54. UNIFORMS. In the event a man is (b) (1) Vessels making a foreign voyage shall store continuous overtime until midnight, the men shall be required to wear a uniform, other than provided for canned whole fresh milk at the rate of one (1) pint per provided with a hot lunch at midnight. If the work in Article V, Section 29, he- shall furnish his own uni­ man per day for the duration of the voyage. continues after midnight one (1) unbroken hour shall be (2) While a vessel is in Continental U.S. ports, allowed for such hot lunch. If this unbroken hour is form and shall be paid an additional twelve dollars and fresh milk from local dairies is to be served three (3) times not allowed the men involved shall receive one (1) hour fifty cents ($12.50) per month for same. a day. Prior to a vessel departing from any domestic penalty overtime in lieu thereof, which shall be in addition ports, going to another domestic port and/or a foreign to the actual overtime worked during the hot lunch hour. port, forty (40) gallons of local fresh milk must be (c) If crew is broken out after 9 p.m. and works placed on board. continuously for three (3) hours, a hot lunch shall be pro­ (3) After - departure from the last Continental vided at the expiration of the three (3) hours if the work U.S. port and the supply of fresh local milk has been is to be continued. Otherwise, a night lunch shall be consumed, canned whole fresh milk is to' be served at provided. An unbroken hour shall be allowed for the breakfast only while at sea. hot lunch and if such unbroken hour is not allowed the (4) While in a foreign port, canned whole fresh men shall receive one (1) hour penalty overtime in lieu milk is to be served three times a day as per agree­ thereof, which shall be in addition to the actual overtime ment. worked during the hot lunch hour. (5) No purchase of milk shall be made in foreign (d) If crew works as late as 3 a.m., coffee and night ports while canned whole fresh milk is available. lunch shall be provided and if work continues after 3 (c) If milk is provided for persons other than crew- a.m., fifteen (15) minutes shall be allowed for coffee and members, then additional milk must be supplied for night lunch, which time shall be included as overtime. such use. (e) If crew works as late as 6 a.m., coffee shall be provided and if work continues after 6 a.m., fifteen (15) SECTION 43. ROOM AND MEAL ALLOWANCE. minutes shall be allowed for coffee, which time shall When board is not furnished unlicensed members of the be included as overtime. crew, they shall receive a meal allowance of two dollars (f) When a vessel is scheduled to depart at midnight, ($2.00) for breakfast, three dollars ($3.00) for dinner and the midnight lunch hour may be shifted one (1) hour five dollars and fifty cents ($5.50) for supper. When men either way. are required to sleep ashore, they shall be allowed ten (g) In the event the midnight lunch is not served dollars and fifty cents ($10.50) per night. the men involved shall be paid the supper meal allow­ Room allowance, as provided in this Section, shall ance in addition to the overtime provided for in para­ be allowed when: graphs (b) and (c) above. 1. Heat is not furnished in cold weather. When the SECTION 46. COFFEE TIME, (a) All hands shaU outside temperature is 65 degrees (65°) or lower for be allowed fifteen (15) minutes for coffee at 10 a.m. and 3 eight (8) consecutive hours, this provision shall apply. 2. Hot water is not available ^ crew's washroom for p.m., or at a convenient time near those hours. SECTION 57. TRANSPORTATION AND PAYING a period of twelve (12) or more consecutive hours. (b) When the crew is entitled to the thirty (30) minutes OFF PROCEDURE, l. (a) Vessels in the bauxite trade 3. On air conditioned vessels, when the room temper­ readiness period under Article II, Section 22, coffee or on foreign voyages shall be signed on for one (1) voyage ature is seventy eight degrees (78°) or above, and the shall be made by the watch or watchman and be ready for a term not exceeding nine (9) calendar months. Vessels at the time of calling, and allowed during the thirty (30) in the Far East trade shall be signed en as herein air conditioning unit does not work in excess of eight (8) hours, this provision shall apply. If fans are installed the minutes of readiness period. ^ stated except that the term of time may be twelve (12) penalty shall not be invoked. If fans do not now exist calendar months. SECTION 47. CREW'S QUARTERS. All quarters suitable arrangement shall be* made with the Union and assigned for the use of the Unlicensed Personnel are Company for their installation. 4. Crew's quarters have been painted, and paint is to be kept free from vermin insofar as possible. This not absolutely dry, and other suitable quarters are not is to be accomplished through the use of extermina­ tion facilities provided by the Company, or fumigating furnished aboard. ' 5. At all times when vessel is on dry dock overnight the quarters every six (6) months with gas. and sanitary facilities are not supplied. SECTION 48. CLEANLINESS OF QUARTERS. The 6. Linen is not issued upon men's request prior to Unlicensed Personnel shall cooperate to the fullest in 6 p.m. on the day the seaman joins the vessel. order to keep their respective living quarters clean and 7. Vessel is being fumigated and is not cleared before tidy at all times. 9 p.m. SECTION 49. CREW EQUIPMENT. The following 8. Men standing niidnight to 8 a.m. watch on the same day the vessel is fumigated shall be entitled to items shall be supplied the Unlicensed Personnel em­ room allowance regardless of when the vessel is cleared. ployed on board vessels of the Company. 9. Work such as chipping, welding, riveting, ham­ 1. A suitable number of blankets. mering or other work of a similar nature is being per­ 2. Bedding consisting of two white sheets, one formed in or about the crew's quarters between 8 p.m. Tb) it is also agreed tftat the Articles spread, two white pillow slips, which shall be nate at the final 'port of discharge in the Continental and 6 a.m. changed weekly. If such work outlined in (9) above is being performed United States, unless another port is mutually agreed to 3. One face towel and one bath towel which shall between the Company and the Union. If the final port of in or around the quarters of the men who stand donkey be changed twice weekly. watches, such men virill be provided with other quarters discharge is located in an area other than the area in the 4. One cake of standard face soap such as Lux, Continental United States, in which is located the port of or room allowance will be allowed. Lifebuoy or Palmolive soap with each' towel engagement, economy class air transportation shall be change. NOTE: Penalties claimed for lack of heat, air condi­ provided to only those men who leave the vessel, plus 6. One box of matches each day. ^ tioning, hot water, etc., or because of noise as defined wages and subsistence to port of engagement In Continen­ 6. Suitable mattresses and pillows shall be furnished tal United States. At the seaman's option, cash equivalent in (9) above, must be recorded on an eight (8) hour basis but:hair, straw or excelsior shall not be suitable. of the actual cost of economy class air transportation shall with the Ship's Master or other proper department head. As mattresses now on board wear out, they shall be paid. Dates, time of reporting, and temperatures involved • be replaced by innerspring mattresses. should be made part of such record. 7. All dishes provided for the use of Unlicensed SECTION 44. MEAL HOURS. RELIEVING FOR Personnel shall be crockery. MEALS. The meal hours for the Unlicensed Personnel 8. One cake of laundry soap, one cake of lava soap, employed in the Deck and Engine Department shall be one box of washing powder weekly. as follows: 9. Sanitubes shall be available for the Unlicensed Personnel at all times. Breakfast 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Dinner 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Supper 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Once a crewmember has made the initial foreign 11. Two twelve-inch fans shiall be furnished in fore­ voyage and earned transportation, the transportation (a) At sea or in port, the 4 to 8 watch shall relieve castles occupied by two or more Unlicensed Per­ remains payable so long as he pays off in another area itself for supper. sonnel, and one sixteen-inch fan in all forecastles other than the area wherein is located his ori^nal port occupied by one member of the Unlicensed Per­ of (b) The 12 to 4 watch on sailing day is to be knocked engagement. sonnel. This shall not apply' to air-conditioned off at 11 a.m. in order to eat at 11:30 a.m. and to be If the new foreign articles are signed, transportation vessels. ready to go on watch at 12 noon. ^ provisions shall not apply till termination of the Articles. (c) These hours may be varied, but spch variations Any member wilfully damaging or destroying linen (d) For the purpose of this Section, the Continental shall not exceed one (1) hour either way, provided that shall be held accountable for same. When full linen United States shall be divided into eight (8) areas—Pacific one (1) unbroken hour shall be allowed at all times for is not issued, men shall receive two dollars ($2.00) each Northwest; California; Atlantic Coast Area North of dinner and supper when vessel is in port. When watches week for washing their own linen. The Steward shall not Cape Hatteras; Atlantic Coast Area South of Cape are broken, if one (1) unbroken hour is not given, the men issue, clean linen to any individual crew member until "such Hatteras; the Gulf Coast Area, the State of Alaska, the involved shall receive one (1) hour's overtime in lieu member has turned in his soiled linen. Western Great'Lakes Area; the Eastern Great Lakes thereof. This penalty hour shall be in addition to the Area. The dividing line between the Western and Eastern SECTION 50. VENTILATION. All quarters assigned Great Lakes shall be the Mackinac Straits Bridge and actual overtime worked during the meal hours. to the Unlicensed Personnel and all messrooms pro­ the Sault Ste. Marie Locks. (d) When crew is called to work overtime before vided for their use shall be adequately screened and breakfast and work continues after 7:30 a.m., a full Hawaii becoming a state does not constitute an ad­ ventilated and a suffiicent number of fans to secure ditional hour shall be allowed for breakfast, and if breakfast area for the purpose of transportation, how­ ventilation shall be provided. .. is not served by 8 a.m., overtime shall continue straight ever seamen shipped in Hawaii who are paid off in the through until breakfast is served. SECTION 51. MESS ROOM. Each vessel shall be Continental United States and who are entitled to (e) If one (1) unbroken hour is not given, the men in­ furnished with a messroom for the accommodation of the transportation under other provisions of this contract volved shall receive one (1) hour's overtime in lieii thereof. crew, such messroom or messrooms to be; in each case shall receive transportation to San Francisco. (f) When the watch below or men off duty are work­ (e) It is further agreed that in the event a ship so constructed as to afford sitting room for all and to ing on overtime at sea or in port, they shall be allowed be BO situated as to afford full protection from the returns light or in ballast to the Continental United one (1) unbroken meal hour. If one (1) unbroken meal weather and from heat and odors arising from fhe States, articles shall terminate at first port of arrival hour is not given, the men involved shall receive one (1) in accordance with voyage description set forth in the vessel's engine room, fireroom, hold and toilet. hour's overtime in lieu thereof, which shall be in addition articles, except that when the arrival at the first port to the actual overtime worked during the meal hour. The SECTION 52. WASHROOMS. Adequate washrooms is for the purpose of securing additional bunkers, stores, provisions in this section shall be applicable at all times and lavatories shall be made available for the Unli­ or making ememgency repairs of not more than seven (7) at sea or in port to ijien on day work. censed Personnel of each department, washrooms to days duration, articles shall continue until the vessel can be equipped with a sufficient n^^mber of hot and cold proceed to another Continental United States port. fresh water showers. 2. (a) Vessels making a voyage to Bermuda, Mexico, Page 2 2 �Weet Indies, including Cuba, Canada, Newfoundland, when transported by the Company during the course the body to the original port of engagement. and/or coastwise in any order, either direct or via of their employment, shall be provided with economy SECTION 70. 'HME OFF-FREIGHT VESSELS, (a) ports shall be signed on for one (1) or more continuous class air travel. Where meals age not provided by the voyages on the above-described route or any part carrier, subsistence shall be paid as per Article H, Upon completion of a foreign, nearby foreign, interthereof and back to a final port of discharge on the Section 43: breakfast two dollars ($2.00), three dollars coastal, or coastwise voyage, all of the assigned Unli­ Atlantic or Gulf Coast of the Continental United States ($3.00) for dinner, and five dollars and fifty cents ($5.50) censed Personnel who will remain on board and make for a term of time not exceeding six (6) calendar months. for supper. When traveling by ship is involved, men the next voyage shall have time off (not to exceed eight (b) When a vessel is on domestic articles or harbor shall be provided with second class transportation or the (8) working hours) in the payoff port or such other ports as may be mutually agreed upon between the payroll prior to proceeding on a foreign voyage a mem­ cash equivalent thereof. Master and the Crewmember. The voyage shall commence ber of the Unlicensed Personnel shall not be entitled to SECTION 60. VESSEL IN IDLE STATUS. When a at the time of signing of articles (foreign, nearby for­ transportation to the port of engagement if he fails to make the foreign voyage, unless the • Company termi­ vessel is inactive in a United States port for any reason eign, intercoastal or coastwise) and continue until for a period of seven (7) days or less, the Unlicensed articles are terminated. In nearby foreign and coastwise nates his employment through no fault of his own. (c) If the port where the articles are finally termi­ Personnel shall be kept on board at the regular monthly trade, this time off need not be granted more often than nated is located in an area other than the area in the rate of pay. However, when it is expected that said vessel once in each thirty (30) day period. Continental United States in which is located the port will be idle for a period in excess of seven (7) days, the of engagement economy class air transportation shall Unlicensed Personnel niay be reduced on arrival. Should be provided to those men only who leave the vessel, the vessel resume service within seven (7) days, the vesplus wages and subsistence to port of engagement in ' sel's Unlicensed Personnel who return to the vessel, shall Continental United States. At the seaman's option, cash receive wages, room and meal .allowances for the period equivalent of the actual cost .of ecoqomy class air trans­ for which they were laid off. portation shall b SECTION 61. FULL COMPLEMENT WHILE CAR­ GO IS BEING WORKED. A full complement of Un­ licensed Personnel shall be maintained aboard vessel at all times cargo is being worked. The Company shall be in compliance with this section m when there is less than a full complement, Saturdays, f Sundays and on Holidays, due to voluntary termination, a man selects a port for time off where it is to discharge for cause or absence of members of the impossible to grant eight (8) hours off, he only gets The crewmember shall be entitled to transportation Unlicensed Personnel who should have normally been what is available and no accumulation is carried regardless of the Dumber of voyages he makes once on duty. Likewise, compliance shall be in effect when forward. transportation has been due him as long as he pays off there is less than a full complement aboard^due to a 2. If members of the Steward Department are off in an area other, than an area wherein is located the condition arising as the result of a marine casualty. while the vessel is not feeding, no overtime is original port of engagement. payable to them. (d) For the purpose of this section, the Continental SECTION 62. MANNING SCALE. It is agreed and 3. In the Deck Department, those accepting time off United States $hall be divided into five areas:' Pacific understood that the present manning scale carried on under this Section shall not be required to report Northwest, California, Atlantic Coast area, North of Cape the Company's vessel shall not be changed unless such for shifting of ship during time off or during their Hatteras, Atlantic Coast area. South of Cape Hatteras changes are mutually agreed to by both the Union and watch below. and the Gulf Coast area. the Company. \ 4. Alternation of time off may be applied in the Deck (e) It is also agreed that the transportation provi­ Department provided the vessel's stay in port is sions contained herein shall not apply until the articles long enough to comply with the intent of the time are finally terminated. off Section. 8. Any member of the Unlicensed Personnel will be 5. Where the seaman does not receive his day off allowed to pay off the vessel in any port in Continental as required above, he shall receive one (1) day's United States or Puerto Rico upon twenty four (24) hours pay in lieu thereof. If he receives only four (4) notice to the Master, prior to the scheduled sailing of the • hours or less of his time off, he shall receive onevessel. However, where a vessel is expected to arrive and half (%) day's pay in lieu thereof. This clause shall SECTION 63. INTERNATIONAL DATE LINE. If depart on a weekend, such notice shall be given not later not apply where the seaman has accepted overtime a vessel crosses the International Date Line from east than 1 p.m. on Friday. in lieu of time off nor when time off was offered by to west, and a Saturday, Sunday or Holiday is lost, all The Master shall be allowed to discharge any member of the Company and refused. the Unlicensed Personnel upon twenty four (24) hours day workers shall observe the following Monday or 6. Qualified day workers may be required to relieve the day following a Holiday. Watch standers will be notice. If l;he seaman exercises his rights to be paid off, as watch-standers for purposes of time off. They shall provided for in this paragraph, transportation provisions paid overtime in accordance with the principle of Sat­ be paid at their respective overtime rates after shall not be applicable. If the Master exercises his urday and Sunday overtime at sea. If the Sunday 5 p.m. and before 8 a.m., Monday through Friday, right to discharge a seaman as provided for in this which is lost is also a Holiday, or if the following Mon­ and at their premium rates on Saturdays, Sundays paragraph, transportation provisions shall not be ap­ day is a Holiday, then the following Monday and Tues­ and Holidays. plicable. Should the Union object to the discharge, the day shall be observed. However in crossing the International Date Line from matter shall be handled in accordance with grievance west to east, if an extra Saturday, Sunday or Holiday procedure. is picked up, only one of such Saturdays, Sundays or Holidays shall be observed and all crew members will be required to work without overtime on the so-called second Saturday, Sunday or Holiday, provided that if Sunday is also a Holiday, the Sunday which is picked 5. Applicable operations shall be effective on G.A.A. up shall be observed as such Holiday. vessels. SECTION 64. NEW EQUIPMENT NOT CARRIED SECTION B8. RETURN TO PORT OF ENGAGE­ AT PRESENT, NEW CONSTRUCTION AND RECON­ MENT. (a) In the event a ship of the Company is sold, VERSION. In the event the Company is to build new interned, lost, laid up, run aground or is stranded and ships, new ships or convert old ships,, it is ihe crew is required to leave the vessel by reason agreed acquire that prior to the commencement of construction thereof, the crew shall be given transportation back to or conversion, the Union and the Company shall meet the port of engagement with subsistence, room and to negotiate manning scales, quarters, recreational fa­ wages, at the time of payoff, as per Article II, Section cilities and all equipment and provisions to be furnished 59, of this Agreement. When room and subsistence is for, or used by the Unlicensed Personnel. not furnished aboard the, vessel, room and meal allow­ SECTION 71. AWNINGS AND COTS. All freightance will be paid as prescribed in Article II, Section 43, SECTION 65. CALENDAR DAY. For the purpose, of ships, except those on regular North Atlantic runs, and until crew is furnished repatriation by train, vessel this Agreement, the calendar day shall be from mid­ Alaska Coastwise runs, shall be provided with awnings or commercially operated airplanes, equivalent to the night to midnight. aft, wjth the exception of vessels equipped with facili­ equipment of a regularly scheduled airline, or in the ties on deck of the same nature. On fully air-condi­ SECTION 66. WAR ZONE. In case any vessel of event such airplane transportation is not equivalent to tioned vessels, there shall be no requirements for the a regularly scheduled airline, they shall be paid the the Company traverses waters adjacent to or in the issuance of cots or the installation of avmings. proximity of a declared or undeclared war or a state difference in cash. (b) The port of engagement of the seaman is the of hostilities, it is hereby agreed that a petition on SECTION 72. TELEVISION SETS, (a) The Company port in the Continental United States where he was the part of the Union for the opening of negotiations shall provide a television set for the Unlicensed Per­ first employed by the Company for the vessel involved. for added remuneration, bonuses, and/or insurances, sonnel on all vessels covered by this Agreement. . It is agreed that where a seaman quits and a replace­ shall in*no way be deemed cause for the termination of (b) Such television set shall be a nationally known ment is obtained in the Continental United States port, this Agreement. brand with no less than twenty-one inch (21") black the replacement's port of engagement shall be the same SECTION 67. COPIES OF AGREEMENTS TO BE .and white screen. as the seaman he replaced except that the replacement FURNISHED. Copies of this Agreement shall be fur­ would be entitled to transportation to his port of en- nished to the Master, Chief Engineer and Chief Stew­ ement if the ship is laid up an*d he is laid off. ard, who in turn shall supply each Departmental Deledate with a copy at the commencement of each voyage. SECTION 68. LOGGING. Where the Master exer­ cises his prerogative under maritime law by logging a man for missing his regular work or watch, he shall not log the man more than one (1) day for one (1) day. This section shall not be deemed to prejudice tho authority of the Master, or the requirements of obedience of the crew, described elsewhere in this contract, except as SECTION 74. PYRAMIDING OVERTIME. There specifically herein provided. shall be no duplication or pyramiding of overtime ex­ SECTION 69. RETURN OF DECEASED SEAMAN. cept where specifically provided for. If a seaman dies at any time during the voyage, the ARTICLE III Company shall so notify the next of kin as designated on the shipping articles. In the event a seaman dies DECK DEPARTMENT in a port not in the Continental United States, or if he dies at sea and his body is delivered to a port not in the Continental United States, in which port, faciliites for preservation of the body for shipment and burial are available, and there are no legal restrictions contrary thereto, if the said next of kin requests the return of the body and agrees to assume responsibility for the body at the port of engagement, the Company SECTION 59. TRAVELING. Members of the Union, ..shall defray the total cost of preserving and returning Hit 23 . V,-' Vif'I---in*"? •• �* When the Carpenter is reqnired, in writing, by the. Company, to furnish his own tools, he shall be paid $20.00 in addition to his base wage. SECTION 2. DIVISION OF OVERTIME. AU over­ time shall be divided as eqtially as possible among the mmnbers of the Deck Crew. In any event, the Boatswain shall be allowed to make as many hours overtime as the high man's overtime hours in the Qeck Department, except where such overtime has been' paid for routine sea watches. The Boatswain shall have the right to stand gangway watch in turn with the rest of the Deck Department. If he fails to exercise such right he has no claim for high man's overtime. J If the Boatswain is required to work with .and supervise the watch on deck, Saturdays, Sundays or Holidays, for which the watch on deck receives additional overtime; he shall receive the same amount of overtime per hour as paid to a member of the watch on deck or his premium rate,.whichever is higher. SECTION S. DIVISION OF WATCHES, (a) The sailors whUe at sea shall be divided into three (3) watches which shall be kept' on duty successively for the per­ formance of ordinai^y work incidental to the sailing and maintenance of the'vessel. nen any of these three (3) ratings are missing, and the watch is not complete, the wages equivalent to the rating that is m^ing from the watch shall be paid to the other member or members making up the remainder of the watch. (c) When the watch below is called out to work, they shall be paid overtime for such work at the rates specified in tile Agreement except for such work as defined in Article II, Section 18. e h'f 9:2 % SECTION 4. BOATSWAIN OR CARPENTER STANDING WATCH, (a) If the Boatswain or Car­ penter is required to stand watch due to a shortage of men, such Watches stood between the hours of 5 p.m. and 8 ajn., Monday through Fridays, and from mid­ night to midnight on Saturdays; Sundays or Holidays, shall be paid for at their applicable rate. However, all such watches shall be in addition to their regular duties as Boatswain or Carpenter. In such cases, there shall he no division.of wages. (b) An A.B. Maintenance may be required to replace any Unlicensed Member of the Deck Department when said member is sick or missing, without the payment of overtinle, Monday through Friday. SECTION 5. SETTING WATCHES. Sea watches shall be set not later than noon on sailing day. 'When the vessel sails before noon, watches shall be set when all lines are on board and vessel is all clear of the^dock. ' J J t i •( F|. •j i./'. ,.l .t>^v \ • ' 'i Uv SECTION 6. BREAKING WATCHES AND WORE IN PORT, (a) In all ports, watches shall be broken except in those ports where stay of vessel will not ex­ ceed twenty four (24) hours, then watches shall run con• secutively. , Any part of a sea watch from midnight until 8 a.m. on day of arrival, shall constitute a complete watch. This shall not apply to men required for gangway watch. When arrival occurs on a Saturday, Sunday or Holiday, overtime shall only he paid for hours actually worked on such watch. <b) In port where sea watches are broken the hours of labor shall be from 8 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Except as otherwise provided herein, any work outside of these hours or on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays' shall he paid at the applicable rate for the respective ratings. (c) When watches are not broken in port, overtime shall be paid for all watches stood after 5 P.M. and before 8 A.M. If watches are broken in a port after having been maintained for a period of time overtime shall be paid for all watches' stood between time of arrival and breaking of watches. This shall not apply when the crew is being paid overtime for standing watches. SECTION 7. MEN STANDING SEA WATCHES, (a) Men standing sea watches sl^ll be paid overtime at the applicable rate for Saturday, Sunday and Holi­ day watches and far all work in excras of eight (8) r- hours between midnight and midnight each day.^ No work except for the safe navigation of the vessel is^to be done after 6 p.m. and before 8 a.m., Monday through Friday, and on Saturday, Sundays and Holidays without the pasnnent of overtime. (b) Except as otherwise specifically provided, if a man standing regular watch at sea or in port on Satur­ days, Sundays and Holidays is required to do work other than routine work for the safe navigation of the vessel, With the following exceptions: 1. Routine work for the safe navigation of the vessel. 2. Cleaning quarters. 3. Docking and undocking. take soundings in the absence of the Carpenter and Boatswain. iQter 6 p.m. and before 8 a.m. weekdays and on Saturdays, Sundays or Holidays, they shall be paid at their applicable rate. (e) 'When no Carpenter is carried, the Boatswain shall stand by the windlass and shall take soundings. An Able Seaman may be required to relieve the Boat­ swain at the windlass during regular working hours. (f) 'When no Carpenter is carried, driving wedges and chipping, painting or cleaning the windlass, repair­ ing and maintenance of all blocks, shall not be consid­ ered Carpenter work. (g) When a Carpenter becomes ill or injured, a Deck Maintenance man may be assigned to perform carpen­ ter work for which he shall be paid his overtime rate, if the Carpenter remains incapacitated for a period in excess of three (3) days, the Deck Maintenance man may then be promoted and shall receive the differen­ tial in pay only. SECTION 13. HANDLING MOORING LINES. All hands, when available, shall be used for breaking out or stowing away mooring lines. The men who perform this work shall be paid at their applicable rate between the hours of 5 p.m. and 8 a.^. weekdays, or on Satur­ days, Sundays or Holidays. (c) If a man standing sea watches on Saturday, Sunday or Holiday is required to handle explosives, clean holds, do longshore work, work ballast, do car­ penter work, secure cargo, lay dunnage, handle mail or baggage, handle stores, use paint spray guns or sand blasting equipment, tend livestock, handle garbage, remove soot from the stack, clean bilges or clean up oil spills, clean tanks or such work as defined in Article in. Section- 34, Additional Work, he shall be paid only the rate as specified in ibis Agreement for that type of SECTION 14. DOCKING AND UNDOCKING. The work. watch on deck shall receive penalty overtime for docking SECTION 8. RELIEVING HELMSMAN. No mate or undocking after 5 p.m. and before 8 a.m., Monday shall relieve Helmsman except in an emergency. through Friday. All hands, when available, shall be used Sougeeing, chipping, painting, etc., shall not be consid­ to perform this work. ered an emergency. SECTION 15. TOPPING OR LOWERING BOOMS, (a) When all hatches are to be rigged or unrigged, all hands available are to be used in topping or lowering booms. If the booms of only onfr (1) hatch are to be topp^ or lowered, not less than two (2) full watches are to be used. SECTION 9. SEA WATCHES IN PORT. When sea (b) The watch on deck may stretch guys, handle watches are in effect all members of each respective watch shall be on duty and shall be paid the premium topping lifts and generally make ready cargo gear for topping booms. rate Saturday, Sundays and Holidays. (c) When booms are lowered and properly secured, SECTION 10. GANGWAY WATCHES, (a) In all the watch on deck may clear and secure guys. (d) The watch on deck shall perform this work with­ ports when watches are broken a gangway watch shaH be maintained at all times. A sailor shall be assigned out the payment of overtime during straight time hours. (e) 'V^en members of the Deck Department are re­ to maintain this watch and eight (8) hours shall constitute a watch. Overtime shall be paid for these watches on quired to spot hooms for longshoremen in^ranec^n weekdays between the hours of 6 p.m. and 8 a.m. On with the loading or discharging of cai day of arrival sea watches for men who are to stand ganerway watches shall be broken at midnight when stay of vessel is to exceed twenty-four (24) hours. On day SECTION 16. UNSAFE WORKING CONDITIONS. of departure, sea watches for men standing gangway Working in holds into which cargo is being loaded or watch shall be set at midnight prior to scheduled sailing discharged shall be considered unsafe working condi­ time. The Premium Rate shall be paid for watches stood from midnight to midnight on Saturdays, Sundays and tions. However, this will not prohibit the cleaning of Holidays. Sailors standing gangway watches shall be re­ between-deck spaces while cargo is being worked in the quired to care for cargo lights, raise or lower gangway, lower cargo holds. (Men working or watching cargo ensign, tend gangway lights and ropes, handle lines, shall not be included in this clause.) call tiie Deck watches and Steward Department and turn off and on deck light and anchor light switches. vessel is in port anl^^atehes are broken and men are called back for shifting ship, hauling, rigging cargo gear, securing gear, cleaning holds, etc., after 6 p.m. and bpfore 8 a.m., Monday through Friday, they shall receive a two (2) hour minimum for such call-back. (d) Gangway watch(^ shall not be maintained In the event the work exceeds-two (2) hours, the men ship is underway during the shifting of the vessel. shall receive overtime for the hours actually worked. (c) The following companies will be considered in On Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays, the men shall compliance when they maintain their own shoreside receive a minimum of four (4) hours for such callbacks. gangway watchmen in only the ports as listed below: They may be turned to one (1) or more times without Calmar Steamship—Sparrows Point, Philadelphia, the payment of additional overtime, except where the San Francisco. time exceeds four (4) hours, in which case they will be paid for the time actually worked. Delta Steamship Lines—^New Orleans. During such call-back, the men may be required Jo Waterman Steamship—^New York, New Orleans, Bal­ secure the vessel for sea but may not be required to do maintenance or repair work. timore, Mobile. (b) This section shall not apply when men are called Seatrain Lines—Hudson Waterways, New lii^ork and back to sail the vessel. San Francisco. (c) The duty of men called for the specific purpose of shifting shall be limited to work necessary for SECTION 11. DAY WORKERS, (a) The following shifting, ship and shall not include maintenance or repair rating shall- be classified as day workers: Boatswain, work. Carpenter, Storekeeper, Deck Maintenance. (d) All hands available shall be used for shifting or (b) The working hours at sea and in port' for all hauling vessels. men classified as day workers shall be from 8 a.m. to (e) When a shift or haul commences at exactly 5 p.m. 12 Noon, and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. and the meal hour has been changed to 4 p.m. from Any work performed by day men outside of these hours 5 p.m. for the entire crew, the crewmembers who are shall be paid at their applicable rate, except for such on the vessl and are working would not be entitled to work as^defined in Article II, Section 18. the call-back. Those men who have completed their day's (c) When, in accordance with Article H, Section 44, work prior to 5 p.m. and were called back would be (c), the meal hours are changed, the hours of work entitled to the two (2) hour call-back. shall be changed accordingly. SECTION 18. GOING ASHORE TO TAKE LINES. SECTION 12. CARPENTER'S DUTIES, (a) Routine The practice of putting sailors ashore to handle lines duties of the Carpenter shall include the following: when docking or undocking is to be avoided as far as possible. If, however, no other means for handling lines 1. Painting, chipping and cleaning the windlass. 2. Sounding hilges, fresh water, and ballast tanks is available, and sailors are required to catch the lines, or let them go the sailors actually handling lines shall daily. receive five dollars ($6.00) each in each case. This is to be 3. Shoring-up cargo. in addition to overtime, if they are working on overtime 4. Standing by the windlass when necessary. 5. Maintenance work such as repairinjg locks, installing at that particular moment. After the ship is properly moored, and members of porthole gaskets, fixing and fastening steel lockers, "the Deck Department are rquired to,put out additional . and all blocks. _ 6. Such other work as is customary for Carpentdf lines or single up lines during regular working hours no additional money shall be paid. to perform. (b) No overtime shall be paid to members of the ' SECTION 19. SECURING CARGO, (a) If cargo is Deck Department who are required to assist the Car­ not properly secured before going to sea and the Crew Members are required to secure such cargo,! penter during Ibeir regular hours. (c) 'When mendiers of the Deck Department are required by the rfScM-in-diMite • to perform regular (b) Routine tightening up of Cargo lashing and recwpenter lashing of cargo which has come adrift shall not conr (d) ^utine soundings shall be taken on Satordays, stitute overtime. Sundays and Holidays at sea. Except in an emergency, SECTION 20. HANDLING HATCHES, (a) When only members of the Unlicensed Deck Department shall the sailors are used to reiqpve hatches, strong backs Hi0 24 <C' ^ < J / ' ' V ' i " f �and tank tops for the purpose of loading or unloading cargo, or to cover up hatches when cargo is in the vessel, they shall receive overtime as per-Article II, Section 32, of this Agreement. (b) No overtime shall be paid to day men or the watch on deck between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday for covering up when no cargo is in the ship or taking off hatches for any purpose other than actual cargo operations. (c) No member of the Unlicensed Personnel shall be required to perform this work where it conflicts with the longshoremen and the longshoremen have contracts covering such work. SECTION 21. LAYING DUNNAGE FOR CARGO. When the crew is required to actually lay dunnage in ireparation for cargo,| IThis does not mean handling of dunnage in order to SECTION 31. CLEANING BILGES & OIL SPILLS, (a) When any member of the Unlicensed Personnel in the Deck Department is required to enter any bilge which has bron flowed with fuel oil, for the ;purpose of the Deck Department without the payment of overtime. (f) When any work described above is performed by the Unlicensed Personnel and overtime is payable, (b) When men are required to cleanup oil spills on SECTION 35. CHAIN LOCKER. Not less than two (2) Able Seamen shall be sent into the chain, locker to stow chain. deck or oil spills on houses, masts or over the side, as a result of refueling or overflow from tanks,! (c) There shall be only one (1) payment for cloning up after each spill. SECTION 32. TANK CLEANING, (a) When crewmembers are required to enter any tank in which water is regularly carried, for the purpose of cleaning or mak­ ing repairs therein, SECTION 36. PYRAMIDING OVERTIME. There shall be no duplication or pyramiding of overtime except where specifically provided for. ARTICLE IV ENGINE DEPARTMENT clean holds, but only refers to actual flooring off with dunnage for cargo. When crew is required to install grain fittings or otherwise prepare holds for grain cargo, they shall be paid at the rate specified above. (b) When crewmembers are required to enter tordm that have contained animal, vegetable, petroleum oil or creosotes, including bunkers or molasses or after the use of butterworth system, for the purpose of cleaning SECTION 22. CLEANING CARGO HOLDS, (a) or making repairs therein, they shall be paid at the rates Members of tbe Unlicensed Deck Department may be indicated below. required to clean and sweep cargo holds. (c) The rate for cleaning cargo holds, which have carried penalty cargo, shall be that shown in Article II, S^tion 30. SECTION 23. HANDLING MAIL OR BAGGAGE. When sailors are required to handle mail or baggage, they shall be paid the rates specified in Article II, Sec­ tion 32. { SECTION 24. VESSEL'S STORES, (a) Sailors may be required to handle deck stores, radio batteries and "This shall also apply to cofferdams which have been radio equipment, either on the dock or aboard ship dur­ ing their regular hours without payment of overtime.- fouled through leakage of the above mentioned cargoes. (c) When tanks described in (b) above are being Regular hours shall be from' 8 a.m. to 12 Noon and cleaned and cleaning has been completed, a bonus of from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. (b) When sailors are required to handle galley coal. Steward or Engine room stores, either on the dock or aboard shi; This bonus will compensate for the clothing allowance (c) Daily supplies of provisions to be used for port and shall be paid only once during each ballast voyage. consumption shall be brought aboard by the sailors It is understood that sea boots for tank cleaning will be during regular hours when required to do so, without furnished by the Company. While engaged in tank cleaning, men shall receive no other overtime. payment of overtime. The men who are hauling the buckets during tank (d) The oflicer in charge shall determine the number cleaning operations under this Sectionof sailors required for handling ship's stores. (e) The Company reserves the right at any time to use shoregangs to handle ship's stores. (dj For any work performed in cofferdam or void SECTION 25. USING PAINT SPRAY GUNS AND tank which has not contained water, oil, .creosotes, etc., SAND BLASTING EQUIPMENT. When members of the men required to perform such work the crew are required to paint with spray guns. - X _ SECTION 3. HOURS OF WORK. ~ (a) Working The same shall apply to members required to handle When spray guns, other than small hand type, are or shift butterworthing machines during the butterworth hours in port and at sea for all men classified as day being used for painting, two (2) men shall operate same operations or wash tanks from the decks. workers shall be from 8 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 p.m. to and both men shall receive overtime, at the applicable (e) A minimum of tlTree (3) men shall be required for 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Any work outside tiiese rate. the purpose of shifting butterworthing machines. When hours or on Saturdays, Sundays or Holdays is to be paid Two (2) men shall be iised on sand-blasting operation butterworthing machines are in^ operation one (1) man for at the applicable rate, except as provided in Article and shall be paid in the same manner as when spray guns shall be required to stand by the machines. The man who II, S^iion 18. When in accordance with Article II, Sec­ are used. is standing by the machines shall do no other work. How­ tion 44(c), the meal hours are changed, the hours of ever, the other men may be required to perform other work shall be changed accordingly. SECTION 26. SANITARY WORK. Sanitary work work between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. (b) Working hours in port or at sea for all men shall be done on weekdays between 6 a.m. and 8 a.m. classified as watchstanders shall be forty (40) hours per without the payment of overtime. Sanitary work in this week, Monday through Friday. Any work performed on section shall mean cleaning the wheelhouse, chartroom, Saturdays, Sundays or Holidays shall be paid for at cleaning windows and mopping out wheelhouse. their premium rate. Weather conditions may necessitate additional mop­ ping of water from the wheelhouse and cleaning of the wheelhouse windows. SECTION 27. CLEANING QUARTERS. One (1) Ordinary Seaman on duty shall be assigned to clean quarters and toilets of the Unlicensed Personnel of the Deck Department, Two (2) hours shall be allowed for this work between the hours of 8 a.m. and 12 Noon daily, both at sea and in port, as designated by the oflScer-in-charge. On vessels of 25,500 D.W.T. or over the Ordinary Seaman shall be allowed four (4) -hours daily for performing this work. On C-4's Ordinary Seamen shall be allowed three (3) hours for this work. SECTION 28. TENDING LIVESTOCK. When live­ stock is carried the sailors may be required to tend and feed the livestock and clean up stalls or cages. For such work ^ SECTION 29. GARBAGE. Garbage shall be stowed away from crew's quarters. When members of the Deck Department are required to handle garbage by hand or shovel,! SECTION 30. REMOVING SOOT FROM SMOKE STACK. When members of the Deck Department are Trequired to remove accumulated soot foom inside^of t^ smoke stack, " SECTION 34. ADDITIONAL WORK, (a) In all ports, members of the Deck Department may be required to chip, sougee, scale, prime and paint the vessel over the sides. ~ They may also paint the crew's messroom, crew's lounge, crew's laundry and such passageways or part of passageways where unlicensed quarters, heads and showers are located, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, without the payment of overtime. (b) Overtime shall be paid when sailors are required, either in port or at sea, to chip, sougee, scale, prime or paint galley, pantry, saloon, living quarters, forecastle, lavatories and washrooms, which arcLnot used by the Unlicensed Deck Department. (c) Non-permanent transient or irregular foreign shore labor shall not be employed to perform any of the work in the licensed or unlicensed quarters, store rooms, passageways, galleys and mess rooms, except in those instances where the Company uses established shore labor. Companies on regular trade routes who, prior to June 1, 1954, used established shore labor in foreign ports may continue such practice. (d) At sea or in port, the Deck Department may be required to sand and varnish all outside rails, storm and screen doors. (e) When no Carpenter is carried, the greasing and testing of reach rods in cargo holds, except the freeing up or mechanized repairs thereto, shall be performed by SECTION 4. WORK ON SATURDAYS, SUNDAYS AND HOLIDAYS AT SEA. (a) Except as otherwise specifically provided, if a man standing regular watch at sea or in port on Saturday, Sunday and Holidays, is required to do work other than routine work for the safe navigation of the^v^^^^^ (b) If a man staniLg watch on Saturdays, Sundays or Holidays is required to actually do longshore work, tank cleaning, or handle explosives during his watch he shall be paid at the applicable rate only as specified in this Agreement for that type of work in lieu of the premium rate. SECTION 5. WORK OUT OF ENGINE SPACES. No Unlicensed Member of the Engine Department other than the Deck Engineer, Engine Utility,. Storekeeper, Unlicensed Junior Engineer, Electrician, Wiper, Plumb­ er, Machinist, Ship's Welder-Maintenance and Q.M.E.D. shall be required to work outside the engine spaces without the payment of overtime. Engine spaces shall consist of fireroom, engine room, ice machine room and shaft alley. For the purpose of routine watch duties, the engine spaces shall consist of fireroom, engine roOm, ice machine room, steering engine room, and shaft alley. Ftp JS �SECTION 6. SETTING WATCHES. Sea watches for men standing donkey watches shall be set at midnight prior to scheduled sailing time. SECTION 7. BREAKING WATCHES. When a vessel is in port as defined in Article II, Section 34, and is scheduled to remain in port twenty-four (24) hours or longer, sea watches shall be broken. Whep scheduled stay of vessel is less than twenty-four (24) hours, sea watches shall be maintained. When the vessel arrives in port and is to depart prior to midnight of the following day, sea watches for those men who are to maintain donkey watches shall not be broken. /' When the vessel arrives in port ahd is scheduled to depart after midnight on the following day, sea watches for those men who are to stand donkey watches shall be broken at midnight on day of arrival. On day of arrival, any part of a sea watch from midnight until 8 a.m. shall constitute a complete watch. This shall not apply to men who are to stand donkey watch. When such arrival occurs on a Saturday, Sunday or Holiday, the premiiim rate shall only be paid for hours actually worked on such watch. When watches are not broken in port, penalty overtime shall be paid for all watches stood after 5 p.m. and before 8 a.m. If watches are broken in a port after having been maintained for a i)eriod of time, penalty overtime shall be paid for all watches stood between time of arrival and breaking watches. This shall not apply when the crew is being paid overtime for standing watches. This ex­ cludes men standing donkey watches. SECTION 8. SUPPER RELIEF, (a) At sea or in port, the 4 to 8 watch shall relieve itself for supper. When any member'or members ofthe Engine Department off duty are required to relieve the 4 to 8 watch during maneuvering, overtime shall be paid.S (b) In port, the man detailed to oil winches shall relieve the fireroom watch for supper when cargo is being worked, except when two (2) or more men are standing fireroom and/or engine room donkey watches together. 1 SECTION 9. ELECTRICIANS. (1) The hours of the Electrician while on day work shall be from 8 a.m. to 12 noon and from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. When the Electrician is requested to make a routine daily inspection on Saturdays, Sundays and Holiday, he, shall be paid at his premium rate. (2) liie Chief Electrician shall be responsible to and take orders from the Chief Engineer, or in the absence of the Chief Engineer, he shall take orders from the Senior Engineer or the Engineer on watch; all other Electricians to be directly responsible to the Chief Electrician. In the absence of the Chief Electri­ cian, the/other Electricians take orders from the Engi­ neer. In. the case of Watch Electricians, Electricians are responsible'to the Senior Watch Engineer on board. (3) Electricians shall do all electrical work. They shall also oil or grease the mechanical parts* of the elevators, cargo winches, or electrical conveyors, with­ out the payment of overtime. (This shall not apply to Si-porters or simitar equipment.) When necessary to reach electrical equipment, the Electricians may also be required to perform maintenance work at the steam or diesel end of machinery. Overtime shall be paid for all electrical or mechani­ cal work performed on any of the following equipment: gryro compass, gsrro repeaters, gyro batteries, and gyro M.G. sets, radio communication receivers, transmitter, radio conununication batteries, motor generator sets, radio direction finder equipment, fathometer equipment, radar equipment and Loran system equipment. (4) Electrician's refusal to do electrical work, when .such work renders Electricians liable to electrocution, . or where hazardous conditions exist, shall not be deemed refusal of duty. (5) When- cargo is being worked with vessel's elec­ tric cargo-handling machinery after 5 p.m. and before 8 a.m. weekdays or on Saturdays, Sundays and Holi­ days, the Electrician shall do all work necessary to keep electric cargo handling machinery in operation. Overtime shall be paid straight through for such periods including time of standing by, preparation of gear to work cargo and securing of such gear there­ after. However, overtime shall cease if cargo work ceases for periods in excess of two (2) hours. If no cargo is being worked during the noon hour on Saturdays, Sun­ days and Holidays and he is. given his full meal hour, no overtime shall be paid for that hour. (6) Electricians shall not be required to do- any painting or cleaning of electrical machinery spaces and the outside of electrical equipment, such as motors, generators, panel boxes, fans, vent filters, electrical fixtures and glassware. This does not mean that the Electricians will not be required to cle^n up any oil or grease spilled in connection with their regrular duties. (7) Electricians shall be required to maintain the inside of motors, generators, panel boxes, fans and the face of switch panels. They shall also maintain cargo and cluster li,;hts and do all sweeping and cleaning in resistor houses and fan rooms. (8) When Electricians are required to install any heavy equipment, whether new or additional, they shall be paid for such .work at the applicable rate. This shall not apply, however, tO' removals or replacement or re­ pairs to worn out equipment, nor to installations of new or light equipment such as wiring and small electrical fixtures and equipment. (9) On vessels carrying Electricians, a properly equipped workshop, when available and convenient. • '• 4 ,-i '[• 'ii:V<'-- -f i hge 26 / i .r* ) r -/'r t J : > • • 't f* • i • r (j' •» * i t » t I f. f > -I t t • / ->-». > ' ' i t i i • • t » jl ' f • '• '--f ,r 1 -MJ ^ • V' • ' * f • i ' I ' will be assigned the Electricians for use as a storeroom for supplies and tools and for overhauling electrical equipment. Electricians shall keep this workshop clean, but shall not be required to paint or sougee. ' (10) In port, when an Electrician on day work, is recalled to the ship on weekdays, after 6 p.m. and be­ fore 6 a.m. and on Saturday, Sunday and Holidays, he shall receive a minimum of three (3) hours overtime at his applicable rate. If turned to after 6 a.m., he shall re­ ceive a minimum of two (2) hours overtime at his overtime rate. This clause shall not apply when he .is recalled to stand by for the purpose of assisting in getting the vessel underway. (11) At sea, when Electricians on day work are called out to do any repair work after midnight and before 8 a.m., a minimum of two (2) hours overtime shall be paid. (12) When the Electrician is requested in writing by the Company to furnish his own'tools he shall re­ ceive twenty dollars ($20.00) per month in addition to his basic wage. (13) The Chief Electrician shall keep Meiger read­ ings of electrical equipment up to date during his regu­ lar working hours. (14) Electricians shall not be required to rewind coils or armatures except in cases of emergency. (15) The Electrician, when available, should be assigned to operate electrical controls on life-boat winches when they are being used. (16) Except in emergencies, all electrical work nor­ mally assigned to Electricians as their regular duties should be performed by the Electricians, when they are aboard. (17) He will not be required to reline brakes on electric winches, anchor windlasses or capstan. (18) The Chief Electrician shall keep an inventory of all supplies and equipment on hand and he shall make requisitions for all needed electrical supplies and tools, subject to approval of the Chief Engineer. Tak­ ing voyage inventories, however, shall be confined to straight time hours. (19) Where less than three (3) electricians are carried, they shall be classified as day workers. (20) When three (3) electricians are carried, they shall be put on regular sea watch at sea of four (4) hours on and eight (8) hours off. In port, these Electricians shall be classified as day workers. (21) Electricians shall make any needed repairs to maintain electric refrigerators, electric washing machines and electric clothes dryers. (22) No overtime is payable under this section when the MG sets supply electricity for the' entire vessel. Regardless of the location of the MG sets the use shall determine whether or not overtime is payable. If the MG sets are used to supply electricity for, the vessel, no overtime is payable. If the MG sets are not used for the entire vessel but used for reasons specified in Article IV, Section -9 (3), overtime s^all apply as specified in this Agreement (23) On all vessels carrying containers (of any size) it shall be the routine duty of the Electrician l^tween the hours of 8 a.m. and 6 p.m., Monday through Friday: (a) to plug and unplug the reefer boxes. (b) to perform all electrical repairs necessary on reefer boxes. (24) Crane Maintenance Electrician It shall be the duty of the Crane Maintenance Electri­ cian to perform the work as defined above for Elec­ tricians. In addition, he shall perform the work as defined for Deck Engineer under Article IV, Section 15, and perform all work necessary for the maintenance and operation of the shipboard cranes. (25) Electrician/Reefer Maintenance It shall be the duty of the Electrician/Reefer Main­ tenance to perform the work as defined above for Elec­ tricians. In addition, he shall perform all work as defined in Article IV, Section 11, Refrigerating Engi­ neers. (26) The Crane Maintenance Electrician and the Electrician/Reefer Maintenance shall be required to have the necessary qualifications to sail as Electrician. They shall also be certified by the United States Coast Guard as Oiler and Fireman Watertender. They may, when necessary be placed on watch to replace a miss­ ing watch stander, without the payment of overtime except as specifically provided in this Agreement. SECTION 10. UNLICENSED JUNIOR ENGI­ NEERS. (a) On vessels carrying only three (3) Un­ licensed Junior Engineers, they shall be classed as watch standers and while at sea, shall be put on reg­ ular sea watches of four ^ (4) hours on and eight (8) hours off. In port, the Unlicensed Junior Engineers may be put on day work. — (b) DUTIES AT SEA. They shall assist in the operation of the plant and shall be required to do main­ tenance and repair work as directed by the Watch Engineer between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Mon­ day through Friday, without the payment of overtime. Such maintenance and repair work shall be confined to engdne room, fireroom, machine shop, storeroom in or adjacent to engine room, shaft alley, and ice machine room. Tliey shall not be required to do general clean­ ing, painting, cleaning paint, polishing work, wirebrushing, chipping, or scaling without the payment of overtame. (c) DUTIES IN PORT. They shall be required to do maintenanc.") and repair work between,the hours of 8 a.m. and 12 noon, 1 p.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Such maintenance and repair work shall be confined to engine room, fireroom, machine shop, store­ room in or adjacent to engine room, shaft alley, ice machine room and steering engine room. (d) ,If required to replace another member of the Unlicensed Personnel, they shall be governed by the working rules covering that particular rating. (e) On vessels carrsring day Unlicensed Junior Engi­ neers in addition to watch Unlicensed Junior Engineers, their duties shall be as follows: At sea and in port they shall be required to do main­ tenance and repair work as outlined in subsection (c) above under the direction of the Engineer in charge. They may assist in taking on Engine Department stores including water and fuel. (f) On those vessels where three (3) Unlicensed Junior Engineers are carried, they shall be classed as watchstanders. On those vessels where less than three (3) Un­ licensed Junior Engineers are carried, they shall be classed as day workers. (g) On those vessels where more than three (3) Un­ licensed Junior Engineers are carried, three (3) Un­ licensed Junior Engineers shall be classed as watch -standers and the additional Unlicensed Junior Engineers shall be classed as day workers. SECTION 11. REFRIGERATING ENGINEERS. (a) While refrigerating plant is being operated at sea. Refrigerating Engineers shall be assigned to watches of four (4) hours on and eight (8) hours off. (b) When refrigerating plant is operating continu­ ously in port, the Refrigerating Engineer may be re­ quired to stand donkey watch of eight (8) hours on and sixteen (16) hours off. (c) When refrigerating plant is not being operated and no refrigerated cargo is on board, they shall be assigned to day work in the engine room in accordance with working rules for Oilers on day work. (d) Refrigerating Engineers on day work may be required to supervise the stowing of reefer cargo in which event they shall be paid overtime while the reefer cargo is being worked between the hours of 5 p.m. and 8 a.m. weekdays. On Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays, they shall be paid at their Premium Rate. (e) At sea, while on watch, no overhauling work, breaking calcium, shifting or moving CO-2 bottles shall be done between the hours of 5 p.m. and 8 a.m. week­ days or on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays, without the payment of overtime. In case of emergency, such as excessive gas leakage or loss of brine, the Refrigerating Engineer on watch shall correct this condition as part of his regular duties without the payment of overtime. (f) While on watch duty. Refrigerating Engineer shall be required to leave safe working conditions, keep­ ing the spaces around the ice machines and their auxiliaries clean of oil, water and refuse accumulated during his watch, but he shall not be required to do any painting, cleaning paint, chipping, scaling or shin­ ing bright work. They shall maintain and operate all refrigeration and air-conditioning machinery, and take temperatures at refrigeration machinery, fan rooms, boxes, and reefer containers. (g) On day work. Refrigerating Engineers shall work under the direction of the Chief Engineer or Licensed Engineer in charge of refrigerating plant. Their duties shall consist of overhauling and repair work necessary in connection with the upkeep and maintenance of re­ frigerating machinery, its auxiliaries, and equipment. They shall not be required to paint, sougee, chip, scale, shine bright work, or do cleaning work unless over­ time is allowed for such work. (h) At no time shall they pull or shift ice. SECTION 12. PLUMBER-MACHINIST, (a) The Plumber-Machinist shall be classified as a day worker. (b) Plumber-Machinists shall be required to do re­ pair work on fresh and salt water lines and small steam lines connected with domestic department of the vessel, bathroom fixtures, radiators, galley fuel oil lines, steam cookers and coffee urns, ahd shall do general machine shop work. They may be required to take on water during regular working hours without the pay­ ment of overtime. SECTION 13. EVAPORATOR MAINTENANCE MEN. (a) They shall stand two (2) watches of four (4) hours each per day, while evaporators are in use at sea. When evaporators are used in port, watches shall be changed to eight (8) hours on and sixteen (16) hours off. (b) When evaporators are in use, they shall tend evaporators and other auxiliaries in the evaporator spaces. (c) When evaporators are not in use, they shall be classed as day workers. (d) While on day work, they may be required to perform general maintenance and repair work in the Engine Department, and they may be required to assist in taking on water, fuel oil and Engine Department stores, but they shall not be required to clean boilers, tanks or tank tops, or do any cleaning, sougeeing, scaling or painting without the payment of overtime. They may be required, however, to do, minor sougeeing or spotting up in the evaporator room. They may also be required to replace Oilers, Watertenders, Firemenwatertenders or Firemen who are sick, injured, or missing. ~ SECTION 14. STOREKEEPER, (a) They shall be classified as day workers. (b) They shall supervise the work-of the Wipers under instructions from the First Assistant Engineer and they shall have charge of storeroom and stores, and maintain inventories. (c) They shall not be required to do any painting, cleaning paint, wirebrushing, chipping, scaling or polish­ ing work without the pajrment of overtime, except in the Engine Department storerooms. SECTION 15. DECK ENGINEER, (a) It shaH be �the^ duty of the Deck Engineer to oil and maintain winches and do maintenance and repair work to deck machinery and deck piping, and when no Electrician is carried he may be required to care for lights, fuses and overhaul electric fans. This will not include mast lights, navigation lights and cargo lights permanently installed. Lifeboat motors are not to be considered as deck machinery. The Deck Engineer shall not be re­ quired to work- on any electric motors such as refrigera­ tor motor?, etc., without the payment of overtime. (b) The Deck Engineer shall not be required to do any cleaning or repair work in the engine room, lireroom or shaft alley, without the payment of overtime. (c) The Dcck Engineer shall not be required to do any additional work while oiling deck machinery, except for running or breakdown repairs. (d) The Deck Engineer shall oil and maintain winches until midnight on days of arrival and departure. An Oiler or Engine Utility shall be assigned to those duties on all other days after 5 p.m. and before 8 a.m., however, the Oiler or Engine Utility assigned to oil winches from 5 p.m. until midnight shall be knocked off from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. for supper. (e) The Deck Engineer shall run steam on and off deck machinery and warm up same when deck ma­ chinery is needed to handle ship's lines, except when cargo is being worked and an Oiler or an Engine Utility has been assigned to oil winches. (f) The Deck Engineer or another competent mem­ ber of the Unlicensed Personnel shall stand by when deck machinery is being turned over to prevent freezing. (g) The Deck Engineer shall not be required to do any general painting, cleaning paint, wirebrushing, chipping, scaling or polishing work without the pay­ ment of overtime. (h) The Deck Engineer may be required to clean out toilets, scuppers or drains when they are stopped up, but he shall not do any maintenance, repair or plumbing work on domestic lines, toilets, sinks, radia­ tors, etc., without the payment of overtime. (i) If the Deck Engineer is required to stand watches due to the shortage of men, such watches stood between the hours of 6 p.m, and 8 a.m. weekdays shall be paid for at the overtime rate. However, all watches stood shall be in addition to his regular duties as Deck Engrineer. In this case, there shall be no di­ vision of wages. SECTION 16. UTILITYMAN (a) The Utilityraen shall be classed as day workers. (b) They shall be required to assist Engineers or Deck Engineers, etc., in all Engine Department work, including the repair of reefer containers. (c) They shall be required to have qualifications as Oilers; Watertenders and Firemen. (d) They shall not replace any member of the Un­ licensed Personnel, except when such member is missing or unable to perform his regular duties due to illness or injury. (e) All work that is overtime for Wipers during their regular working hours, with the exception of repair work, shall be overtime for the Utilityman when performing the same type of work. (f) They shall do no cleaning, painting, chipping, scrapping, wirebrushing, shining of brass, etc. ' SECTION 17. OILERS-DIESEL, (a) While on sea watch they shall make regular rounds on main engines and auxiliaries, pump bilges, clean strainers and cen­ trifuges, watch oil temperatures and pressures. If required, they shall drain oil for piston oil tanks every hour and shall pump up water for gravity. They shall be required to tend small donkey boiler for heating purposes, without payment of overtime. However, when boiler is being used for heating cargo oil, an overtime allowance of two (2) hours per watch shall be allowed the Oilers. (b) They shall do no cleaning or station work but shall be required to leave safe working conditions for their relief, provided such work shall not be done when Wipers are on duty. ~ (c) In port. Oilers shall maintain a regular donkey watch. They shall oil auxiliaries, tend small donkey boilers, and look after entire plant. Oilers on donkey watch may be required to do maintenance work in the engine room between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. weekdays. On Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays, and after 5 p.m. and before 8 a.m. weekdays, the Oilers on watch shall receive their applicable rate and no additional overtime shall be paid if cargo is being worked. (d) Oilers shall not be required to do any painting, cleaning paint,..wirebrushing, chipping, scaling or polish­ ing work without the payment of overtime. SECTION 18. OILERS ON SEA WATCHESSTEAM. (a) They shall perform routine duties, oil main engine (if reciprocating), watch temperatures and oil circulation (if turbine), oil auxiliaries, steering en­ gine and ice machine. They shall pump bilges and they shall also tend water where gauges and checks are in the engine room and no Watertenders are carried. (b) They shall do no cleaning or station work but shall be required to leave safe working conditions for their reliefs, keeping the ppaces around main engine and auxiliaries clean of any excess oil. Their routine duties shall include cleaning oil strainers arid purifier. (c) On vessels with small cargo refrigeration plants. Oilers shall oil plant. When the Oiler is required to take reefer cargo box temperature, he shall be paid one (1) hour's overtime for each watch. On vessels carrying watch freezers. Oilers shall not handle refrigeration plant. (d) If required to start or blow down evaporator, he shall be paid one (1) hour overtime for each operation. However, when such equipment is placed in operation. Oilers may be required to check the equipment at' regular intervals, make necessary adjustments to in­ sure proper and even flow of condensate and salt water and oil and tend any pumps operated in connec­ tion with such equipment without the payment of over­ time. (e) On turbine-propelled vessels which are certified as passenger vessels and are carrying passengers, the Oiler on the midnight to 4 a.m. watch may be required to assist in blowing tubes, where automatic soot blowers are in vlse(f) Oilers shall not be required to do any painting, cleaning paint, wirebrushing, chipping, scaling or polishing work without the payment of overtime. (g) In port when sea watches are maintained, the Oiler on watch shall be paid penalty overtime after 5 p.m., and before 8 a.m., weekdays and on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays, at the premium rate. SECTION 19. OILERS ON DAY WORK—STEAM. They shall assist the Engineers in maintenance and re­ pair work in engine room, machine shop, shaft alley, ice-machine room, and storeroom when located in, or adjacent to engine room. They shall not be required to do any cleaning of boilers, painting, cleaning paint, polishing work, wirebrushing, chipping or scaling with­ out the payment of overtime. SECTION 20. WATERTENDERS ON SEA WATCH­ ES. (a) They shall perform their routine duties, tend water and boiler auxiliaries, oil temperatures, stack draft and supervise firing. They shall handle any valves in connection with the operation of the boilers as di­ rected by the Engineers. (b) They shall not be required to crack any main or auxiliary steam stop valves. However, when stops have been cracked, they may open them wide. (c) They shall not be required to do any painting, cleaning paint, wirebrushing, chipping, scaling or polishing work without the payment of overtime. SECTION 21. WATERTENDERS IN PORT. (a) They shall maintain a regular donkey watch and shall maintain steam and tend auxiliaries, including ice machines. (b) They shall be paid overtime at the applicable rate after 5 p.m., and before 8 a.m., weekdays and on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays. (c) Watertenders shall not be required to do any painting, cleaning paint, wirebrushing, chipping, scaling, or polishing work without the payment of overtime. SECTION 22. VESSELS HAVING BOTH WATERTENDERS AND FIREMEN. In port, as defined in Article II, Section 34, and sea watches are broken, Watertenders shall stand all donkey watches and Fire­ men shall be put on day work. SECTION 23. FIREMEN/WATERTENDER. (a) They shall be required to tend water, clean burners, strainers and drip pans, punch carbon, keep steam, tend fuel oil pressure and temperatures and oil fuel circula­ tion pumps which are located in the fireroom only ex­ cept as in Article IV, Section 34. (b) They shall clean up excess oil occasioned by changing burners and strainers and shall leave the fireroom in a safe condition when relieved. (c) They shall not be required to do any painting, cleaning paint, wirebrushing, chipping, scaling or polish­ ing work without the payment of overtime. (d) Except as otherwise provided herein, when on donkey watch they shall be required to keep steam. (e) If the ship arrives in port between 5 p.m. and midnight, the Fireman/Watertender shall continue on sea watches until midnight and shall maintain steam. Penalty overtime shall be paid for this work. SECTION 24. WATER-TUBE FIREMAN ON SEA WATCHES, (a) They shalT do routine duties of the watch such as keeping burners clean, cleaning strainers and drip pans and punch carbon. They shall not be re­ quired to leave the confines of the fireroom at any time to do any work outside of the fireroom, except as pro­ vided for in Article IV, Section 34. (b) They shall be required to keep their respective stations cleaned and painted between the lowest grating and the floor plates. On vessels with irregular gratings, 10 feet from the floor plates shall be considered the Fireman's station limit. (c) Fanning tubes and the use of XZIT and similar preparations shall be classified as general cleaning work and shall be confined to regular cleaning hours. (d) They shall not be required to blow tubes by hand. However, the Fireman on watch may be required to assist in opening and closing breeching doors, and in turning steam on and off. Where automatic soot blowers are used Fireman will handle valves connecting with same. SECTION 25. WATER-TUBE FIREMAN ON DAY WORK, (a) In port, they shall be required to do general cleaning, polishing and painting work, in the fireroom, sponging and blowing tubes, and shall assist the Engineers in making repairs to boiler mountings etc. (b) They may also be required to wash down steam drums of water tube boilers. (c) When required to do any cleaning of boilers and fireboxes other than the above, they shall be paid over­ time. SECTION 26. FIRE-TUBE FIREMEN ON SEA WATCHES, (a) They shall perform routine duties, clean burners, strainers and drip pans, punch carbon, keep steam, watch fuel oil pressure and temperature, (b) They shall clean up excess oil occasioned by changing burners and strainers without payment of overtime and shall leave the fireroom in a safe con­ dition when relieved. .(c) They shall not be required to do any any painting, cleaning paint, wirebrushing, chipping, scaling or polish­ ing work without the payment of overtime. (d) If the ship arrives in port between 5 p.m. and mid­ night, they shall continue on sea watches until midnight and shall maintain steam and tend auxiliaries including ice machine. Penalty overtime shall be paid for this work. SECTION 27. FIRE-TUBE FIREMEN IN PORT, (a) They shall keep burners, strainers and drip pans clean at all times. They shall also clean up excess oil occassioned by changing burners and strainers without payment of overtime and shall leave the fireroom in a safe condition when relieved. They shall do no boiler work. They shall keep steam for the auxiliaries and safety of the ship and take care of the entire plant. They shall receive overtime after 5 p.m., and before 8 a.m., Monday through Friday. (b) They shall not be required to do any painting, cleaning paint, wirebrushing, chipping, scaling or polish­ ing wofk viathout the payment of overtime. SECTION 28. WIPERS, (a) They shall be classed as day workers. (b) It shall be routine duties for the Wipers to do general cleaning, including oil spills -on deck, painting, cleaning paint, wirebrushing, chipping, scaling, sougeeing, polishing work in the Engine Department, in­ cluding resistor houses and fanrooms, cleaning and painting steering engine and steering engine bed, and take on stores. However, when taking on fuel oil or water, and the hoses are connected and disconnected by shoreside personnel,, the Wiper shall not be required to assist. When the ship's personnel handles the con­ nections, the Wiper shall be used to assist in connecting and disconnecting and putting hoses away but should not be required to stand by. ^Pumping of galley fuel tank shall be performed on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays during the two (2) hours' sanitary work. (c) They shall not be required to paint, chip, 'sougee or polish bright work in fireroom fidley, except in port. (d) One (1) Wiper shall be assigned to clean quarters and toilets of the Unlicensed Personnel of the Engine Department daily. Two (2) hours shall be al­ lowed for this work between the hours of 8 a.m. and 12 noon daily, both at sea and in port, as designated by the Engineer in charge. On vessels of 25,500 D.W.T. or over, the Wiper shall be allowed four (4) hours daily for performing this work. On C-4's the Wiper shall be allowed three (3) hours daily for the work. • (e) They may be required to paint unlicensed En­ gine Department quarters without payment of over­ time during their regular working hours. (f) They shall be paid overtime for cleaning in firesides and steam drums of boilers. They may be re­ quired to wash out steam drums with hose -without payment of overtime. (g) They shall be paid overtime when required to clean tank tops or bilges by hand or whep required to paint in bilges. However, cleaning bilge strainers, cleaning away sticks or rags shall be considered part of their duties and shall be done without the payment of overtime. (h) They shall assist the Engineers in blowing tubes, and they shall also assist the Engineer in putting XZIT, and similar preparations and boiler compounds in the boiler. (i) They may be required to assist in repair work, but they shall not be assigned to a repair job by them­ selves without the payment of overtime. This is not to include dismantling equipment in connection with cleaning; such as, grease extractors, bilge strainers and evaporators, etc. (j) They shall be required to pump up galley fuel tank during straight time hours without the payment of overtime. (k) While vessels are transiting the Panama or Suez Canal, one (1) Wiper shall be assigned to trim ventilators to insure breeze for men below, regardless of whether it is outside of their regular working hours or not. When he performs this work outside of his regu­ lar working hours, overtime will be allowed. (1) Skimming hot wells and cleaning grease extrac­ tors shall be done by the Wipers as part of their regu­ lar duties without the payment of overtime. (m) They shall pull ice on freight ships and deliver it to the ice box without the payment of overtime, and they shall also remove ice cubes from ice cube machines where such machines are located in engine room spaces. (n) At sea, when a watchstander becomes ill or in­ jured, a Wiper may be assigned to stand his watches for which he shall be paid overtime. If the original man remains incapacitated for a period in excess of three (3) days the Wiper may then be promoted and shall receive the differential in pay only. SECTION 29. DONKEY WATCH, (a) A donkey watch is a watch performed in port by a portion of the Engine Department personnel who are required to maintain steam and to tend auxiliaries including steam winches when the main engines are secured. (b) The donkey watch shall be paid at the premium rate for Saturday, Sundays and Holidays, and on week­ days shall be paid penalty overtime after 5 p.m., and before 8 a.m. If donkey watf^hes are to be maintained during the vessel's stay in port such watches must be set at-the time sea watches are broken. (c) The intention of this Section is that, in port, donkey watches, including a Fireman/Watertender and P>ge Z7 •'.Vr "i'-t • �an Oiler will be in effect; under which circumstanceti the Oiler shall be required to oil all auxiliaries, includ­ ing steam winches. (d) Under circumstances where a Fireman/Watertender is alone on donkey watch by reason of the Oiler having been assigned to day work, or to other duties, and the Fireman/Watertender is required to tend engine auxiliaries, he shall be compensated for such work at the applicable overtime rate per hour. In no case, however, shall double overtime be paid. (e) Where either a Fireman/Watertender or an Oiler fails to stand his watch, and the work of the missing man is performed by another Unlicensed Member of the Fngine Department, then there is no additional com­ pensation payable. (f) Oilers on donkey watch may be required in addition to oiling auxiliaries to do maintenance work in the engine room between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. without payment, of overtime weekdays. ; be ^ ruultae d qMiu:; port^.. to tend . llhiE fihaJi aupfy SECTION 30. TANK CLEANING (a) When crewmembers are required to enter any tank in which water is regularly carried, for the pur­ pose of cleaning or making repairs therein, H" This shall also apply to cofferdams which have been fouled through leakage of the above-mentioned cargoes. (c) ]^hen tanks described in (b) above are being cleaned and cleaning has been completed, a bonus i m ArtiadU II. Sae^ 21 Uvertuua This bonus will compensate for the clothing allowance and shall be paid only once during each ballast voyage. It is understood that sea boots, for tank cleaning will be furpished by the Company. While engaged in tank clean­ ing, men shall receive no other overtime. The men who are hauling the buckets during tank cleaning operations under this section W (d) For any work performed in cofferdam or void tank which has not contained water, oil, creosotes, etc., the men required to perform such work 'III The same shall apply to members required to handle or shift butterworthing machines during the butterworth operations or wash tanks from the decks. (e) A minimum of three (3) men shall be required for the purpose of shifling butterworthing machines. When butterworthing machines are in operation one (1) man shall be required to stand by the machines. The man who is standing by the machines shall do no other work. How­ ever, the other man may be required to perform other work between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. SECTION 31. USING PAINT SPRAY GUNS AND SAND-BLASTING EQUIPMENT. When members of the crew are required to paint with spray guns 1 i t r* ; f; r', * .! ur' SECTION 36. STANDING SEA WATCHES. DAY WORKERS. Except as otherwise speciflcally provided, the following ratings may be used to stand watches duG to a shortage of unlicensed watch standers without the payment of overtime: Deck Engineer, Engine Util­ ity, Q.M.E.D., Ship's Welder Maintenance and Wiper, or any other qualifled day worker. SECTION 37. CLEANING BILGES. When any mem­ ber of the Unlicensed Personnel of the Engine Depart­ ment is required to enter any bilge which has been flooded with fuel oil, for the purpose of cleaning,! SECTION 39. SHIP'S WELDER/MAINTENANCE, (a) The Ship's Welder/Maintenance Man shall be classed as a day worker in the Engine Department. (b) He shall be required to do burning, welding, maintenance and repair work anywhere on the vessel as directed by the Chief Engineer. (c) He shall be required to have qualiflcations as Fireman, Oiler and Watertender. (d) He may be used to replace sick, injured or missing watch-standers without the payment of over­ time, except as where speciflcally provided for in this Agreement. (e) He shall not be required to do general cleaning, painting, cleaning paint, polishing work, wirebrushing, chipping or scaling except in the course of burning, welding, maintenance and repair work. (f) He shall receive the contractual overtime rate for specifled work such as tank cleaning, cleaning bilges, using paint spray guns, etc. SECTION 40. OliiER/MAINTENANCE UTILITY. 1. The Oiler shall be re-rated to Oiler/Maintenance Utility. 2. He shall be required to have the qualiflcations of Fireman, Oiler and Watertender. 3. He shall be classed as a watch stander and shall perform the routine duties and maintenance of the Oiler and Fireman-Watertender stated in Article I"V, Sections 18, 19 and 23, Standard Freightship Agree­ ment. 4. Maintenance overtime shall be divided as equally as possible between men of this rating. SECTION 41. QUALIFIED MEMBER OF THE EN­ GINE DEPARTMENT (Q.M.E.D.). 1. The duties of the Qualifled Members of the En­ gine Department (Q.M.E.D.s) shall be all work neces­ sary for the continuance of the operation of the Engine Department. 2. He shall perform maintenance and repairs through­ out the vessel under the direction of the Engineer in charge. ' 3. If he is a day worker, he may be required to re­ place a missing Watchstander. 4. He may be required to take on fuel and water and to take soundings as directed by the Engineer in charge. 5. When no Ship's Welder-Maintenance is carried he may, if qualifled be required to burn and weld. 6. He may be required to assist in any work neces­ sary for the operation of reefer equipment and con­ tainers, including the taking of temperatures. 7. He shall not be required to chip, paint, or sougee except where such work is incidental to a speciflc repair job. When spray guns, other than small haiid type, are being used for painting, two (2) men shall operate same and both men shall receive overtime, at the applicable rate. Two (2) men shall be used on sand-blasting operation and shall be pn.td in the same manner as when spray guns are used. SECTION 3'^. CARBON TETRA-CHLORIDE. When­ ever carbon tetra-chloride is required to be used by any Unlicensed Member of the Engine Department for clean­ ing purposes, \ SECTION 33. WORK WHEN PLANT IS SHUT DOWN. When vessel is in port and the entire plant is shut down, the Watertenders, Fireman/Watertenders, or Firetube Firemen may be placed on day work. Their SECTION 43. PYRAMIDING OF OVERTIME. There work shall then consist of repair and maintenance work shall be no duplication or pyramiding of overtime ex­ ,1J i" '' 'i J '' (M Page 28 . , , , i .1 ' / # i i f > 4 f r. «»•> 'IJ.i,-'.r ' i 'r /oV'/ STEWARD DEPARTMENT SECTION 35. NEW EQUIPMENT NOT CARRIED AT PRESENT. In the event the Company should in­ stall new or different equipment than that presently in use and covered by this Agreement, the Company and. Union shall meet immediately to negotiate working rules to cover such vessel or equipment. aealingr he shall bo paid extra oowpeftgation at the tank e^anin^ rate as ^spootfled la this A^rtcmeat. ^ ^^ iu. the eve ARTfCLE y SECTION 34. FIREROOM-ENGINE ROOM BOUND­ ARIES. On vessels having no bulkheads separating engine room' and flreroom, an imaginary line is to be drawn at after or forward end of boilers, depending on location of boilers, for the purpose of deflning engine room or flreroom boundaries. This imaginary line shall not exclude from the duties of the Fireman, FiremanWatertender, Watertender, and Oilers any work as out­ lined in their respective working rules. (b) When crewmembers are required to enter tanks that have contained animal, vegetable, petroleum oil or creosotes, including bunkers or molasses for purpose of cleaning or making repairs therein, they shall be paid at the rates indicated below. """" cept where speciflcally provided for. on all boiler mounts and boiler auxiliaries which are located in the fireroom, above and below the floor plates. V:.I- -•'-.•'i ISecottd Cook $88.46 728.23 *'PhlrdCook Gods , leaamoft ^ , Itiilt an 680.14 GSu.Ii^ 534.72 534.72 714,15 714-16 061.46 661.46 - m ' 748.86 v4S.gS 18 •When passengers are carried, the Third Cook will be re-rated as Second and will be paid wages in ftccordance with this Agreement. SECTION 2. MINIMUM OVERTIME. At sea, when any member of the Steward Department is called out to work between the hours of 7:30 p.m. and 5:30 a.m., a minimum of two (2) hours overtime shall be paid. SECTION 3. HOURS OF WORK, (a) No member of the Steward Department shall be required to work in excess of eight (8) hours in any one (1) day without the payment of overtime. (b) Any work required to be performed outside his regular hours, or on Saturday, Sundays and Holidays, shall be paid for at the applicable overtime rate. (c) In port all work performed by the Steward De­ partment between the hours of 5 p.m. and 8 a.m., Mon­ day through Friday, shall be paid for at the applicable rate. The spread of hours shall be as provided in this Agreement. (d) When a vessel proceeds from one (1) city to an­ other City and (always assuming that the vessel is under Register or enrollment and a Custom clearance or permit to proceed is required), then those Cities are to be considered two (2) separate and distinct ports. If a Custom clearance or permit to proceed is not required the two (2) Cities are to be considered the same port for the purpose of applying the overtime provisions of above. SECTION 4. WORKING HOURS. Steward—eight (8) hours between 6:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Chief Cook—eight (8) hours"Between 6:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Cook and Baker—eight-(8) hours between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. Second Cook—7 a.m. to 1 p.m.—4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Third Cook—7 a.m. to 1 p.m.—4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Messman—6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.-— 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.—4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Steward Utilityman—7 a.m. to 1 p.m.—4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Galley Utility—6:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.— 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.—4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. SECTION 5. AUTOMATED AND SEMI-AUTO­ MATED VESSELS, (a) Hours and Duties. 1. The Chief Steward or Steward-Cook shall super­ vise the Steward Department, eight (8) hours, between 6:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. 2. Chief Cook 7:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m. 3:30 p.m.- 6:15 p.m. Additional duties of the Chief Cook shall be to assist Cook and Baker during rush period at breakfast and keep utensils used by him clean. The Chief Cook shall receive the same port time overtime hours as the Chief Steward. 3. Cook and Baker 6:00 a.m.- 9:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m.- 6:30 p.m. Additional duties of Cook and Baker shall be to pre­ pare, cook and serve all vegetables for dinner and supper meals. Scrub galley after the supper meal with the assistance of a General Utility. Prepare night lunches and cooked salads. 4. Saloon Mess 6:30 a.m.- 9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m.- 6:30 p.m. Prepare salads except cooked, and all cold drinks used by him. Draw supplies as needed. 5. Crew Mess 6:30 a.m.- 9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. < • 4:00 p.m.- 6:30p.m. Prepare salads except cooked salads. . 6. UtiUty 6:30 a.m.- 9:30 a.m. r ' 10:30 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. ' JV 4:00 p.m.- 6:30 p.m. On vessels carrying Utilities, the Chief Steward shall assign their duties. (b) VESSELS CARRYING PASSENGERS 1. When passengers are on board, the Passengers' Utilities working hours shall be the same as the Messman. 2. In all ports the Cook and Baker shall work on a schedule between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. as set forth by the Steward. When meal hours are changed for Deck and Engine •Departments in accordance with Article II, Section 44, the Steward Department's working hours may be changed accordingly provided, however, that they be given two (2) hours' notice prior to the time necessary to prepare meals. �3. Two dollars and fifty cents (|2.50) per day, for each passenger over six (6) passengers shaH'be paid on these vessels when from seven (7) to twelve (12) are carried. These monies shall be divided among the members of the Steward Department who perform .the work or, at the Company's option, an additional Passenger Utilityman may be carried. 4. When the vessel commences a voyage without passengers, and without a Passenger Utilityman and is manned in accordance with this section and passengers are taken aboard at a foreign port, two dollars and fifty cents ($2.60) per day per passenger shall.be paid and divided among members of the Steward Department who perform this work. 6. When two dollars and fifty cents ($2.50) per day per passenger is being paid to members of the Steward De­ partment, there shall be no division of wages as outlined in Article V, S^tion 7, because of the absence of this member in the Steward Department. When the company receives no compensation for a minor child then the two dollars and fifty cents ($2.50) per day shall not be applicable. If the two dollars and fifty cents ($2.50) per passenger per day is being paid in lieu of increasing the Steward Department personnel and a passenger boards or leaves a vessel before the serving of any of the three (3) meals, at the beginning or termination of such passenger's voy­ age, the'rate of two dollars and fifty cents ($2.50) pre­ scribed herein shall be reduced in the amount of eighty four cents ($.84) for each meal missed. SECTION 6. PULL COMPLEMENT, (a) The full complement of the Stewart Department shall be main­ tained when the vessel is feeding. This shall not apply when a skeleton crew is aboard. (b) When a skeleton crew is aboard and the ship is feeding, a minimum of five (5) men shall be maintained in the Steward Department. SECTION 7. WORKING DUE TO ABSENT MEM­ BERS. (a) When a vessel is in a Continental United States port and a member of the Steward Department is missing, the men who do the missing man's work shall be paid overtime for actual time worked over their normal eight (8) hours. (b) If a vessel sails without the full complement in the Steward Department as required by this agree­ ment, then the men who do the missing men's work will receive, in addition to a division of wages of the missing men, the overtime that the missing men would normally have made on a Saturday, Sunday or Holiday. (c) While on a voyage and a member of the Steward Department becomes ill or is injured, and remains aboard the vessel, the men who do his work will re­ ceive a division of wages but they shall not receive any overtime for doing this work. SECTION 8. ROUTINE WORK, (a) The regular routine duties laid out below shall be carried out within the scheduled working hours as specified above and it shall be the duty of the Steward Department to or­ ganize so that it is accomplished within eight (8) hours per day as scheduled in this Agreement. Routine duties of the Steward Department shall be t6 prepare and serve the meals. They shall also clean and maintain, in­ cluding spot sougeeing and polishing bright work, the quarters of the Licensed Personnel, the Radio Officers, the Pursers, Passengers and the ship's office, all dining rooms, messrooms, washrooms, galley and pantry. They shall sort and cull fruit and vegetables. Unless other­ wise specified in this Agreement no overtime applies to the above routine work. (b) At sea, the Utility, if assigned to the daily clean­ ing of the radio shack, shall receive not more than three (3) hours overtime per week at the overtime rate. (c) It shall be routine duties for the Steward Util­ ity to count and bag linen, work in storerooms, linen lockers, toilets and Steward Department enclosed passageways and do general cleaning within his eight (8) hours as directed by the Steward. (d) Where the Saloon Messmen are required to wax and polish decks, it shall be among their routine duties to maintain same daily. When he is required to remove old wax preparatory to rewaxing, and rewax same, he shall be paid overtime for such work per­ formed. SECTION 9. RECEIVING STORES. The Steward shall be solely responsible for checking and receiving of voyage stores and linens, and he shall not delegate this responsibility to any other member of the Steward Department. He shall be required to go on the dock to check stores and linens without the payment of overtime during his regular working hours. SECTION 10. HANDLING STORES. Members of the Steward Department shall not be required to carry any stores or linen to or from the dock, but when stores or linen are delivered at the storeroom doors, meat or chill box-doors, Stewart Department men shaU place same in their respective places and consumption when placed aboard shall be stored by Messmen and/or Utilitymen without the payment of overtime provided such work is done within their pre­ scribed eight (8) hours. SECTION 21. SHORE BREAD- (a) The Company shall furnish bread from ashore in all Continental U.S. ports. When bread is not furnished in Continental U.S. ports within twenty four (24) hours, after arrival, ex­ cluding Sundays, and Holidays, the Cook and Baker shall SECTION 11. LATE MEALS. When members of the be required to make the bread and will be paid three (3) Steward Department are required to serve late meals hours overtime for each batch of bread baked. due to the failure of officers to eat within the pre­ (b) When a Baker is employed he may be re­ scribed time, the members of the Steward Department quired to bake new during actually required to stand by to prepare and serve the the payment of overtime.regular working hours without late meals shall be paid at the applicable rate. SECTION 22. SOUGEEING. When members of the SECTION 12. SHIFTING MEALS. When meal hours are extended for any reason and any of the Unlicensed Steward Department are required to sougee, overtime Personnel are unable to eat within the required pre­ shall be paid for the actual number of hours worked, as provided in Article V, Section 26. Wiping off scribed time, all members of the Steward Department except fingerprints, grease spots, etc., shall not be considered required to stand by to prepare and.serve the meals sougeeing. shall be paid at the applicable rate for the time the meal is extended. As much notice as possible shall be SECTION 23. CHIPPING, SCALING AND PAINT­ given the Steward Department when meal hours are to ING. Members of the Steward Department shall not be shifted, and in no event shall this notice be lesi^ than be required to chip, scale or paint. two (2) hours in advance. In the event the two (2) hour SECTION 24. DUMPING GARBAGE. No member notice is not given the meal hour shall not be shifted. of the Steward Department shall be required to go on SECTION 13. MEALS IN PORT, (a) When meals the dock for the purpose of dumping garbage, without are served in port to other than regular members of the pajrment of overtime. the crew, passengers, pilot, port engineers, super­ cargoes and port captains^, when assig^ned to the vessel, I shall be paid and divided among the members of the Steward Department actually engaged in preparing and serving meals. (b) When food is prepared for persons who do not SECTION 25. OIL STOVES. Members of the Stew­ require the service of messroom, two (2) hours overtime per meal shall be paid for the first group of six (6) persons ard Department shall not be required to pump oil for and fractions thereof, and one (1) hour overtime for each the galley range. four (4) additional persons or fractions thereof. This SECTION 26. DAY WORK, (a) When the ship is not money is to be divided equally among the galley force. feeding and members of the Steward Department are (c) No extra meals are to be served without the on day work, the hours shall be 8 a.m. to 12 noon and authority of the Master or officer in charge of the 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. vessel. (b) When members of the Steward Dejpartment are SECTION 14. EXTRA PERSONS SLEEPING on day work, they may be required to work in store­ ABOARD. When persons other than regular crew- rooms, linen lockers, toilets, passengers' and officers' members, passengers, pilot or a company representa­ quarters, messrooms, galley. Steward Department pas­ tive sleep aboard, the member of the Steward Depart­ sageways, handle stores and linen placed aboard ship, ment who takes care of the room shall be paid one (1) and do general cleaning without the payment of overtime. (c) When members of the Steward Department are hour's overtime per jday. This does not apply when a ship carries the required complement to accommodate on day work, they shall be allowed fifteen (15) minutes passengers and the number of extra persons aboard do for coffee at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. or at a convenient time not exceed the full complement of passengers allowed. near these hours. (d) When members of the Steward Department are This does not apply to relief officers. on day work, they shall receive one (1) full hour from 12 SECTION 15. SERVING MEALS OUTSIDE OF noon until 1 p.m. for lunch. This hour may be varied MESSROOMS. When any member of the Steward De­ but such variation shall not exceed one (1) hour either partment is required to serve anyone outside of their way, provided that one (1) unbroken hour shall be allowed respective messrooms for any reason, he shall be paid at all times for dinner or supper when men are on day at the applicable rate for time required. However, meals work. If one (1) unbroken hour is not given, the men in­ may be served on the bridge to the Master and/or volved shall receive one (1) hour's Penalty Overtime in Pilot without the payment of overtime, whenever it is lieu thereof. necessary for them to be on the bridge for the safety (e) Extra members of the Steward Department who of the ship. The Captain's office or stateroom shall not are carried to take care of passengers may be as­ be classified as the bridge of the ship. This section signed to day work when passengers leave the vessel shall not be construed to apply to passengers or ship's and such members shall work as directed by the Chief personnel served during regular working hours on ac­ Steward. In addition to the work outlined in subsec­ tion (b) of this section, such members may be re-count of illness.' quired to sougee in passengers' quarters, including SECTION 16. MIDNIGHT MEALS AND NIGHT toilets, washrooms, and alleyways, during their regular LUNCHES, (a) Members of the Steward Department hours of work without the payment of overtime. Pas­ actually engaged in serving hot lunches at midnight are senger Utilitymen who are on day work when no to be allowed three (3) hours' overtime for preparing and passengers are aboard, shall be allowed to work week­ serving same. end and Holiday overtime, except when the vessel is (b) When not more than the equivalent of one (1) de­ sailing between Continental United States ports. partment is served at 9 p.m. or 3 a.m. night lunch, one (1) cook shall be turned out to perform this work. When SECTION 27. GALLEY GEAR. The Company shall a midnight hot lunch is served to not more than five (5) furnish all tools for the galley including knives for the men, one (1) cook shall perform this work. When from six cooks. (6) to ten (10) men are served, one .(1) cook and one (1) SECTION 28. APRONS AND UNIFORMS. Whitemessman shall perform this work. When more than ten (10) men are served, one (1) cook and two messmen shall caps, aprons, and coats worn by the Steward Depart­ ment shall be furnished and laundered by the Com­ perform this work. (c) When meals are not provided as specified in pany and white trousers worn by the galley force shall Article II, Section 45, the number of the Steward be laundered by the Company. Department who would normally be broken out to SECTION 29. ENTERING ENGINEROOM AND prepare such meals shall be paid the overtime specified FIREROOM. Members of the Steward Department shall in paragraph (a) above, at the Overtime Rate. not be required to enter the engine or fire room, except SECTION 17. CLEANING MEAT AND CHILL as may be required by Article II, Section 18. BOXES, (a) Members of the Steward Department shall SECTION 30. WORK NOT SPECIFIED. Any work be assigned by the Steward to clean meat and chill performed by the Steward Department that is not boxes and shall be paid at the applicable rate for actual specifically defined in this Agreement shall be paid for time worked. Boxes shall not be cleaned without the ex­ at the regular overtime rate. press authorization of the Chief Steward. SECTION 31. PYRAMIDING OVERTIME. There (b) Keeping the meat and chill boxes neat and orderly at all times such as cleaning out paper wrap­ shall be no duplication or pyramiding of overtime ex­ ping, crates, etc., within regular working hours is cept where specifically provided for. not to be considered overtime. SECTION 18. MAKING ICE CREAM. When a memher of the Steward Department is required to make ice cream he shall be,.paid at the applicable rate for the time required to make the ice cream. SECTION 19. MAKING ICE. On ships where ice machines are carried, members of the Steward De­ partment will not be required to make ice or pull ice, but they will distribute the ice once it is pulled. On ships where ice machines are not carried, and members of the Steward Department are required to make ice, overtime shall be paid for such work per­ formed. "This does not apply to making ice cubes in small refrigerators or ice machines, which are located in messrooms, pantries or galleys. SECTION 20. OVERTIME FOR BUTCHERING. When carcass beef, in eighths or larger is carried, the man required to-butcher this beef shall be ^aid a mini­ mum of six (6) hours overtime weekly for butchering. This shall not apply when a Butcher is carried. ARTICLE VI OTHER PROVISIONS SECTION 1. (a) Vessels Sales and Transfers. Prior to any vessel contracted to the Seafarers International Un­ ion of North America-Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and In­ land Waters District, AFL-CIO, being disposed of in any fashion, including but not limited to sale, scrap, transfer, charter, etc., ninety (90) days notification in writing must be sent to Union Headquarters 275 20th St., Brooklyn, New York 11215. SECTION 2. It is agreed that any agreements that are presently in effect covering War Risk Insurance and Area Bonuses be continued as is with no cliange. In P£j|e29 . I.;l. • �other changes shall be the dates provided in the Memorandums of Understanding which have been in­ corporated into and made a part of this Collective Bar­ gaining Agreement. addition, any and all Addenda, Supplementary Ag^reements and/or Memorandums of Understanding, the con­ tents of which have not been incorporated into this Collective Bargaining Agreement shall be continued in effect and if modified, as so modified shall be in­ corporated into and made a part of this Collective Bar­ gaining Agreement. ARTICLE VII ARTICLE VIII SECTION 3. It is agreed that for purposes of construction of this Agreement, wherever the masculine gender is used, it shall include the feminine gender.^ EFFECTIVE DATES The effective date of this Agreement shall be at 12:01 a.m., '11^ and the effective dates as to all TERMINATION The termination date of this Collective Bargaining Agrreement shall' SlU STEWARD DEPARTMENT WORKING RULES i? !• '• it r JI !-u. <• : {it j. ): . ,?!•-- i r'ii'y- ];4i'! 1 1': i f. i' r: 11 1 1 S}\ 1J J. FOR THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland'Waters District, AFL-CIO In order to insure continued harmony and efficiency in the Steward Department, this outline of duties is sub­ mitted as a guide for the Steward and his Department. It is not intended to conflict with or supercede our agrreement, nor is it intended in any way to limit the Chief Steward's authority. Duties of Steward: Eight (8) hours bet-^een the hours of 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The Steward shall have the full authority of making any changes and adjustment of this work, according to the circumstances or conditions that may arise, and the Union demands th^t each member cooperate in carry­ ing out his assignment as a condition of our Contract. It shall be left up to the Steward's good judgment, who will bear in mind that the results are always the deter­ mining factor, in better service, maintenance and greater economy. He shall coordinate the work of his Department in the different classes so that none of his men will be taxed unfairly or beyond their capacity. He shall have free access to all parts of the vessel, where the function of his Department is necessary. When setUing differences he should make every effort to settle them satisfactorily for all concerned. His employees are entitled to private interviews when brought to task. This will improve the harmonious relationship now ex­ isting aboard ships. The regular duties of the Steward shall be to supervise all work of the Steward Depart­ ment, including the supervision of preparing and serv­ ing all meals; he is responsible for the receiving and issuance of, all stores, inspection of work, preparing requisitions, taking inventory of stock, authorizing, checking and recording overtime, conforming with the agreement in distribution of extra meals to each man individually, issuance of linen and soaps to the crew and officers on the days designated with the help of the Steward Utility. He shall see to it that the SIU feeding siystem and list of instructions, as set forth by Headquarters and its representatives, shall be followed and he' will be held accountable for its application aboard ship. When ordering replacements for entry ratings, the Steward shall specify a definite entry rating. The dis­ patcher should be instructed to call the job as specified for the particular entry rating involved. The Chief Steward shall set up a schedule for mem­ bers of the Department to keep the Steward Department quarters clean. Upon two (2) hours notice, members of the Steward Department shall be required to assist the Steward in taking voyage stores. The Steward will designate the number of men necessary for storing. He shall prepare all menus and control all keys. He shall see that all quarters under his jurisdiction are cleaned properly, that meals are served on time, au-thorize the cleaning of all refrigerated storage boxes. He may assist When there is a shortage of help in his Department, he may also do any work he may deem necessary for the efficient operation of his Department. Duties of the Chief Cook: Eight (8) hours between the hours of 6:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. The Chief Cook is in charge of the galley. He shall do the butchering, cook roasts, soups, gravies and sauces; ' direct the preparation and serving of all food, including night lunches, assist the Chief Steward in preparation of I the menus when required. He shall work under the supervision of the Chief Steward and shall receive stores when necessary and assist in the proper storage of Bjaane. As directed by the Steward, he shall assist in t^ing inventory of galley stores and galley equipment; also report to the Steward any repairs and replacing of all equipment. He shall render all fats, he shall be responsible for the general' cleanliness of the galley and its equipment. He shall keep the meat box in an orderly condition. Duties of the Cook and Baker: Eight (8) hours in all ports and at sea, as the Steward may direct, between the hours of 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. ! He shall work under the direction of the Chief Cook; he shall do the necessary cooking, baking, breads, pies, cakes, puddings, pastries, hot cakes and all flour work, cook cereals, stewed fruits, assist with cooking and serv­ ing meals, and when required, he shall at 6 a.m. start the preparation of all meats left out by the Chief ' Cook except when the cook and baker is on day work. He shall b(- responsible for cooking and serving break­ fast. He shall slice, prepare and serve all bres.kfast meats and assist in the preparation and serving of all meals while on day work. He shall assist in the general cleaning and upkeep of the galley and equipment. On Liberty ships where there is no Gallejmian, he shall i P-4'i' ^1- Page 30 •/ •/ box cereals, butter, bread, cold drinks, and needed do the Third Cook's duties between 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. supplies; scrub the deck each morning before retiring. Duties of the Second Cook: Clean messroom refrigerator, tables and chairs and spot 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.—4 p.m. to 6 p.m. The Second Cook shall work under the direction of sougee when needed. Assist the Pantryman with salads. the Chief Cook and the Cook and Baker. He shall cook all Place night lunches in proper places. Leave out a few vegetables and assist in preparing for the cooking and cups and spoons after each meal. He shall check that serving of all meals, prepare all cooked salads, and shall there are necessary stores left out for night, such as assist the Night Cook and Baker with breakfast to order. coffee, sugar, milk, etc. Also clean fans in messroom. Duties of the Crew Utility: He shall prepare all night lunches. He shall assist in the 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.—10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.-^:30 p.m. general cleaning and dpkeep of the galley and equip­ ment, sort and cull perishable fruits and vegetables, to 6:30 p.m. The Crew Pantryman shall be responsible for the with the Galleyman, as required. cleanliness of the crew pantry crockery, coffee um, Duties of the Third Cook: percolators, all pots and pans used by him, and refrig­ 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.—4 p.m. to 6 p.m. erators; scrub deck each day and sweep after each The Third Cook shall work under the direction of the Chief Cook and other Cooks. He shall prepare and cook meal. Make coffee for each meal and coffee for the all v^etables, keep a sufiicient amount of onions, car­ crew for morning (coffee time) before retiring. He is rots, etc., available for use, sort and cull perishable responsible for the preparation of salads (except cooked v^etables and fruits, with the Galleyman, as required. salads) under the direction of the Steward. He shall Keep refrigerated space neat and orderly, and clear assist Messman in serving when required during rush out paper wrappings, crates, etc. Draw necessary linen period. Draw needed supplies for the crew messroom for galley in exchange for soiled linens, assist in the and assist Crew Messman in making cold drink. Spot general cleaning of galley and equipment, return un­ sougee when necessary. used and leftover food to the refrigerator when neces­ Duties of the Steward Utility: sary. When no Galley Utility is carried, he shall per­ 7:00 a.m. to1 p.m.—4 p.m. to 6 p.m. form the work of the Galley Utility, and his working Routine duties of the Steward Utility shall, other than hours shall be 6:30 a.m; to 9 a.m., 10 a.m. to l p.m., 4 making and cleaning officers' quarters, include work in p.m. to 6:30 p.m. storerooms, linen lockers, ship's office, officers' passage­ Duties of the Galley Utility: ways and stairways, clean Steward Department show­ 6:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.—11 a.m. to 1 p.m.—4 p.m. to ers, and toilet, count and bag linen, issuance of linen 6:30 p.m. and soaps when necessary; do the general cleaning as The Galley Utility shall work under the direction of the Steward may designate. Clean the recreation room all Cooks; he shall clean the galley and all utensils, peel alternately with the Wiper and Ordinary Seaman. The potatoes, and vegetables, cull perishable vegetables and laundry is cleaned by each Department alternately. fruits with the Third Cook or Second Cook, and keep re­ frigerated spaces neat and orderly, clearing out paper Note:—Members of the Steward Department who are wrappings, crates, so forth; empty and scrub garbage required to obtain stores from refrigerated spaces shall pails. After each meal, scrub galley deck. He shall assist assist in keeping refrigerated spaces clean by remov­ Chief Cook in drawing daily meats from meat box, when ing paper, wrappings, crates, etc. required. Each morning after breakfast draw stores as On certain types of veraels the Messman and Utilitydirected, including linen. Clean between deck, passage­ men may be required to clean certain ladders and pas­ ways, outside refrigerator boxes and stairway leading sageways as part of their routine duties. to the main deck. Light fires when prescribed. Duties of the.Passenger Utility: 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.—10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.—4 p.m. SIU STEWARD DEPARTMENT GUIDE to 6:30 p.m. When passengers are aboard,'the Fassengm: Utility In order to improve the preparation and serving of shall make and clean the passenger rooms each morn­ ing. He shall be responsible mostly for the caring of food and eliminate waste on all SlU-contracted vessels, and services to passengers, as the Chief Steward may the following guide shall be put into effect: (1) Menus are to be prepared daily, on main entrees direct, clean passenger lounges and smoking room. He may be required to assist Steward in receiving and dis­ at least twenty-four (24) hours in advance. Standardiza­ embarking passengers. When six (6) or less passengers tion must be avoided. (2) The Chief Steward is to issue all daily stores are carried he is to serve them breakfast. He is to serve lunch and dinner at all times and when over six (6) pas­ when practicable ana must control all keys. Storerooms sengers are carried he will work in conjunction with the and ice boxes are to be kept locked at all times. (3) Maximum sanitary and orderly conditions must Saloon and Pantry Messmen, as the Steward may direct. be observed in all Steward Department facilities such as Duties of the Saloon Messman: . 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.—10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.—4 p.m. galley, messrooms, storerooms, etc. No smoking in the galley at any time. No smoking by any Steward Per­ to 6:30 p.m. The Saloon Messman shall be responsible for the serv­ sonnel while serving or preparing food. (4) White jackets must be worn by Messman at all ing of the three (3) meals daily to the Captain and. Offi­ cers; he shall also assist in serving all meals to pas­ times while serving. T-shirts.may be worn while pre­ sengers. However, the Saloon Messman and Saloon Utility paring for meals. Galley gang to wear white caps, cooks are solely responsible for preparing and serving break­ jackets, white or T-shirts during hot weather. Caps to fast when more lhan six (6) passengers are carried^ He be paper or Cloth. Cooks jackets to be % length sleeves. shall be responsible for the cleanliness of the saloon, However, white or T-shirts may be worn by Messman condiments, etc., polish silver and clean port boxes and during hot weather. (5) Only qualified food handlers are to handle food glasses, mop the saloon each morning after breakfast and sweep after each meal, and clean fans in saloon. and all personnel outside of the Steward Department are Draw all linen to be used in the saloon and be responsi­ to be kept out of the galley at all times. (6) All entrees such as meat, fowl, find fish, includ­ ble for* the setting of all tables for service. Spot sougee ing ham and bacon for breakfast, must be served from when necessary. the galley and when practical, vegetables should also Duties of the Saloon Utility: 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.—10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.—4 .p.m. be served from the galley. (7) All steaks and chops are to be grilled to indi­ to 6:30 p.m. 'The Saloon Pantrjrman shall be responsible for the vidual order. However, chops may be grilled thirty (30 pantry and the refrigerator and fruits and all needed minutes prior to serving, when necessary. Meats and stores for the officers and passenger service. He is re­ roasts must, be carved to order. (8) No plates should be overloaded and only nonsponsible for the preparation of salads (except cooked salads) under the direction of the Steward. Keep pantry watery vegetables will be seiwed on the same plate and utensils, bootlegs, steamtables, crockery and pans with the meat or other entree. Other vegetables to be used by him, cleaned after each meal. Dish out food at served on side dishes. (9) At least two (2) men of the galley gang must'be service. Make coffee at each meal and morning (coffee time) before retiring. Empty and scrub garbage pail in the galley during meal times. The Steward is to super­ after each meal, work jointly with Saloon Messman vise the serving of all meals. Either the Steward or the and Passenger's Utility in preparation and serving at Chief Cook must supervise the meals when in port. Stew­ all times. He may be required to assist in serving break­ ard to be aboard and responsible to check voyage stores fast with Saloon Messman when more than six (6) pas­ when they are received. (10)' Salads, bread, butter and milk are to be placed sengers are carried. Spot sougee when necessary. on the table not more than five (5)~minutes before the ' Duties of the Crew Messman: 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.—10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.—4 p.m.' serving and only on tables where needed. (11) All coffee served for meals and coffee time is to to 6:30 p.m. The Crew Messman is in charge of the crew mess- be made in electric percolators when practicable. (12) No food, including vegetables, is to be thrown room; responsible for silverware and glasses, condi­ ments, and serving three (3) meals a day. Provide milk. away after meals without the consent of the Steward �or the Chief Cook. Use left-overs as soon as possible, not to exceed forty-eight (48) hours. ' (13) Such items as sardines, boiled eggs, sliced left« over roasts, such as pork, beef, ham, etc., potato salad, baked beans, besides the ordinary run of cold cuts and cheese are to be served for night lunch. The night lunches are to be cut and placed by the 2nd Cook or 3rd Cook before retiring. (14) Hot bread or rolls to be baked daily when prac­ ticable. Cakes or pastry to De served at coffee time as much as possible. (15) Stewards must keep a record of all menus for reference. (16) Ground coffee for the black gang to be drawn from the Steward within the Steward's working hours and not from the pantry. (17) Tsnpewritten copy of the daily menu to be fur­ nished the galley force. SHIPPING RULES-JUNE 16,1975 Preamble evidence to establish his class of seniority rating. For this purpose an appropriate seniority Identification card issued by the Union Every seaman seekine employment through the hiring halls of the shall be deemed sufficient, although other official evidence of em­ Seafarers International Union of North America-Atiantic, Gulf, Lakes ployment, such as legible U.S. Coast Guard discharges, may also and inland Waters District (hereinafter called the "Union") shall be be submitted. shipped pursuant to the following Shipping Rules, Nothing con­ 5. In ports where the Seafarers Welfare Plan maintains a clinic, tained in these Shipping Rules is in any way intended to create no sea.man shall be registered for shipping unless he submits a any indemnity obligation on the part of either the Union or the valid Seafarers Welfare Plan clinic card at the time of registration. Seafarers Welfare Plan. 6. To remain valid, seniority registration cards must be stamped once each month In the port of issuance. The dates and times for such stamping shall be determined by the Port Agent for each 1. Seniority port, and each registrant shali be notified of the dates and times for stamping when he receives his shipping registration card. A A. Subject to the conditions and restrictions on employment con­ seaman who faiis to have his shipping registration card so stamped tained In agreements between the Union and contracted Empioyers during any month shali forfeit the same and shali be required to and to the Rules set forth herein, seamen shall be shipped out on re-register. In the event circumstances beyond his control prevent jobs referred through the Union's hiring halis according to their a seaman from having his shipping registration card so stamped, class of seniority rating. the Port Agent may stamp such card as if the seaman had been B. The following shall be the classes of seniority rating: present on the required time and date, upon submission by the 1. Class "A" seniority rating, the highest seniority rating, shall seaman of adequate evidence of the circumstances preventing his be possessed by: personal appearance. (a) all unlicensed seamen who possessed such rating on Sept. 7. Subject to the provisions of these Ruies, shipping registration 8, 1970, pursuant to the Shipping Rules then in effect; cards shall be valid only for a period of ninety (90) days from the (b) all unlicensed seamen who possess Class "B" seniority date of issuance, if the ninetieth (90th) day fails on a Sunday, a rating pursuant to these Rules and who have shipped regularly as national or state holiday, or on a day on which the Union hiring ' defined herein for eight (8) consecutive years, provided such sea­ haii in the port of registration is closed for any reason, shipping men have maintained their Cass "B" seniority rating without break registration cards which would otherwise expire on such day shall and provided further that they have completed satisfactorily the be deemed valid until the next succeeding business day on which advanced course of training then offered by the Harry Lundeberg the said hiring hail is open. Shipping registration cards' periods of School of Seamanship for the Department in which such seamen validity shali also be extended by the number of days during which regularly ship; and shipping in the port of registration has been materially reduced by (c> all unlicensed seamen who have been upgraded to Class "A" strikes affecting the maritime Industry generally or by other sim­ seniority rating by the Seafarers Appeals Board pursuant to the ilar circumstances. authority set forth herein. C. The following Rules shall govern shipping of registered sea­ 2. Class "B" seniority rating, the second highest seniority rating, men through Union hiring halls: shall l>e possessed by: 1. Seamen shall be shipped only through the hiring hall at the (a) all unlicensed seamen who possessed such rating on Sept. port where they have registered for shipping. No seaman shall be 8, 1970 pursuant to the Shipping Rules then In effect: shipped on a job outside of the Department or Group in which he (b) all unlicensed seamen who possess Class "C" seniority is registered except under emergency circumstances to prevent a rating pursuant to these Rules and who have shipped regularly as vessel from sailing short-handed, or as otherwise provided in these defined herein for two (2) consecutive years; and Ruies. (c) all unlicensed seamen who possess Class "C" seniority 2. Jobs referred to the Union hiring hall shall be announced and rating pursuant to these Rules and who have graduated from the offered to registered seamen at the times and according to the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship entry rating training pro­ procedures set forth in Rule 4 hereof. At the time each job is so gram and have been issued a ship assignment card in accord with offered, registered seamen desiring such job shall submit their these Rules. shipping registration cards, U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner's 3. Class "C" seniority rating, the lowest seniority rating, shall be documents, and valid Seafarers Welfare Plan clinic cards to the possessed -by all unlicensed seamen who do not possess either hiring hall, dispatcher. The job so offered shall be awarded to the class "A" or class "B" seniority ratings. seaman in the appropriate Department and Group possessing the C. A seaman shall be deemed to have shipped regularly within highest priority, as determined pursuant to Rule 2 C (3) hereof. the meaning of these .Rules if he has been employed as an un­ 3. Within each Department, seamen of higher senority rating licensed seaman no less than ninety (90) days during each calen­ shall have priority for jobs over seamen of lower seniority rating, dar year aboard one or more American-flag merchant vessels cov­ even if such higher seniority seamen are registered in a different ered by a collective bargaining agreement between the Union and Group from that in which the offered job is classified. As between the owner or operator of such vessels. seamen of equal seniority ratings within the same Department, D. Employment by or at the request of, or election to any office priority shali be given to the seamen registered for the Group in or Job in, the Union shall be the equivalent of covered employment which the offered job is classified. In the event seamen of equal described in the preceding paragraph; and seniority credit under priority under this paragraph bid for the same Job, the job shall these Rules shall accrue during the period that such employment, be awarded to the seaman possessing the earliest dated shipping office or Job Is retained. registration card. E. Seniority credit shall be accrued on the basis of total covered 4. Notwithstanding any other provisions of these Rules, no job employment, without regard to whether such employment was served shali be awarded to a seaman who is under the influence of alco­ In the Deck, Engine or Steward Departments. hol or drugs at the time such job is offered; nor shali any seaman F. The ninety (90) day period of employment required of a sea­ be awarded any job unless he is qualified therefor in accord with man during any year to constitute shipping reguiariy within the law or unless he submits, if necessary, appropriate documents es­ meaning of these Rules shall be reduced proportionately in accord tablishing such qualifications. with the amount of time spent by such seaman during that year 5. The seaman awarded a job under Rule 2 C (2) hereof shall as a bonafide In- or out-patient in the continuin'r care of a U-S.Immediately surrender his shipping registration card and shali re­ P.H.S. or other accredited hospital. (For example, four months' In­ ceive two job assignment cards containing his name and the de­ patient time during a given calendar^ year reduces the ninety (90) tails of the job. When reporting aboard his vessel, the seaman day employment requirement for that year by one-third to sixty shall present one job assignment card to the head of his Depart­ (60) days. ment and the other to the Union department delegate. Q. In the event a seaman possessing less than Class "A" sen­ D.'A seaman who quits or is fired from a job during the same iority rating fails to ship reguiariy within the meaning of these day on which he reports for such job shali retain his original ship-, Rules during a particular year, he shall lose ail accumulated em­ ping registration card if he has received no compensation for such ployment credit for that and all preceding years in his then cur­ day's employment and if he reports back to the dispatcher on the rent seniority rating. next succeeding business day. A seaman who quits or is fired H. In the event a seaman's covered employment has been inter­ after the day he reports for a job shall secure a new shipping reg­ rupted by circumstances beyond his control, resulting in his fail­ istration card. ure to ship regularly within the meaning of these Rules, the Sea­ E. A seaman who receives job assignments pursuant to Rule 2 C farers Appeals Board may, upon application of the affected seaman, (5) hereof and subsequently rejects or quits the same on two oc­ .grant such total or partial seniority credit for the time lost as the casions within the period of his shipping registration pard's valid­ Board may deem necessary in its sole discretion to avoid undue ity shall forfeit his shipping registraton card and shall secure a hardship. new shipping registration card. I. In the event a seaman's covered employment is interrupted F. All seamen registered for shipping, other than those possess­ by service in the Armed Forces of the United States, resulting in ing Class A seniority rating, who are unavailable to accept or fail his failure to ship reguiariy within the meaning of these Rules, or refuse to accept three jobs for which they are qualified during such seaman shall suffer no loss of seniority credit accrued prior any one period of registration may forthwith be refused the right to his entry of military service if he registers to ship pursuant- to to register for employment under these Rules for a period of these Rules within one hundred twenty (120) days following his twelve (12) months. Upon application as provided in these Rules separation from military service. the Seafarers Appeals Board may shorten or revoke such refusal of registration for good cause shown. Q. Seamen with Class C seniority rating shipped pursuant to 2. Shipping Procedure these Ruies may retain such jobs for one round trip or sixty (60) days, whichever is longer. At the termination of such round trip or A. Subject .to the specific provisions of these Rules, unemployed on the first opportunity following the sixtieth (60th) day on the seamen shall be shipped only if registered as provided herein and job, such seaman shall sign off their vessels; and the vacant job in the order of the priorities established in Rule 2 C (3) hereof. shall be referred to the Union hiring hall. B. The following rules shall govern the registration of unemploy­ H. Seamen with Cass B seniority rating shipped pursuant to ed seamen for shipping through Union hiring halls: these Rules may retain such jobs for a period of one round trip or 1. Unemployed seamen shall register only at the port through one hundred eighty (180) days, whichever^is longer. At the com­ which they desire to ship. No seaman shall be registered at more pletion of such round trip or at the first opportunity following the than one port at the same time, nor If they ara employed aboard one hundred eightieth (180) days on the job, such seamen shali any vessel. sign off their vessels; and the vacant job shall be referred to the 2. All seamen possessing U.S. Coast Guard endorsements, veri­ Union hiring hail. fying certified deck or engine ratings, shall be registered in Group i. The provisions of Sections G and H of this Rule 2 shall not I or Group of their respective departments, in the Steward De­ apply if they would cause a vessel to %ail short-handed. For the partment, seamen shall be registSred in Group l-S, I or ii upon purposes of these sections the phrase, "round-trip," shali have presentation of their seniority identification card and providing proof its usual and customary meaning to seamen, whether such "roundof qualification for such registration. All other seamen shall be trip" be coastwise, intercoastal or foreign. On coastwise voyages, registered as "Entry Ratings," as defined in Rule 3, Departments if a vessel Is scheduled to return to the arba of original engage­ and Groups and may bid for any job in the "Entry Ratings" De­ ment, a seaman of less than Class A seniority rating shall not be partment. Upon attaining endorsements from the U.S. Coast Guard required to leave such vessel until the vessel reaches the said of certified ratings, in the Group I or il category, in either the Deck area. On intercoastal and foreign voyages, if a vessel pays off at or Engine Department as defined in Rule 3, Departments and a port in the Continental United States other than in the area of Groups, or having sailed In the Steward Department for a minimum engagement, and if such vessel is scheduled to depart from said of 6 months, application may be made to the Seafarers Appeals port of payoff within ten (10) days after arrival to return to the Board for consideration for permanent registration in the^ Deck, area of original engagement, a seaman of less than Class A sen­ Engine or Steward Departments. iority rating shall not be required to leave the vessel until It ar­ 3. Shipping registration cards shali be non-transferable and shall rives in the area of original engagement. be issued at Union hiring halls, only upon application in person by J. No seaman shipped under these Rules shall accept a promo­ seamen desiring the same. Shipping registration cards shall be tion or transfer aboard ship unless there is no time or opportunity time- and datd-stamped when issued and shall show the registrant's to dispatch a seaman to fill such vacant job from a Union hiring class of seniority rating. Department and Group. hall. 4. Shipping registration cards shall be issued during the regular business hours of the Union's hiring hails. Every seaman desiring to register must possess and submit all documents required by 3. Departments and Groups the United States Coast Guard and by applicable law for employ­ A. Jobs aboard vessels covered by these Rules are classified ment as a merchant seaman aboard U.S.-flag vessels. At ths time of legirratlon each seaman Is responsible for producing sufficient according to the following schedule of Departments and Groups. Boatswain Boatswain's Mate Carpenter DECK DEPARTMENT GROUP i-DAY WORKERS Deck Maintenance Watchman-Day Work Storekeeper GROUP ll-RATING WATCH STANDERS Car Deckman Watchman-Standing Watches Quartermaster Able Seaman ENGINE DEPARTMENT GROUP I Chief Ref. Eng'r. Chief Electrician Chief Storekeeper 1st, 2nd, 3rd Ref. Eng'r. Evap. Maintenance Man 2nd Electrician Pumpman, 1 and 2 Unlic. Jr. Eng'r.-Day Work Engine Maintenance Unlic. Jr. Eng'r.-Watch Ship's Welder/Mairrtenance Plumber-Machinist QMED Electrician/Ref. Maint. Engine Utility Reefer Maintenance Crane M/T Electrician Deck Engineer Engine Utility Oiler-Diesel Oiler-Steam GROUP Ii Watertender Fireman/Watertender Rreman Oiler Maintenance/Utility STEWARD DEPARTMENT GROUP i (S) RATED MEN Chief Steward-Passenger 2nd Steward-Passenger Steward Steward/Cook Chef Cook and Baker Chief Cook GROUP l-RATED MEN 2nd Cook and Baker Butcher GROUP II 2nd Cook, 3rd Cook and Assistant Cook ENTRY DEPARTMENT GROUP III Ordinaries on Watch Wiper Utility Messmen Waiters b.S. Deck Maintenance Messman General Steward's Utility B. After having attained permanent registration in accordance with the procedure set forth in Rule 2, B-2, a seaman may not change the Department in which he ships without the loss of accrued seniority unless he receives permission from the Seafarers Appeals Board. The Seafarers Appeals Board shali grant such permission only upon proof establishing in the sole judgment of the Board that medical reasons warrant the change. 4. Business Hours and Job Calls A. Except as otherwise provided herein, all Union hiring hails shall be open Monday through Friday from 8:00 A.M. until 5:00 P.M. and on Saturday from 8:00 A.M. until 12:00 Noon. The hiring halls shall be closed on July 4, Christmas Day, New Year's Day, Labor Day and such other Holidays as ere determined by the Port Agents. Notice of such additional closings shall be posted on the hiring hall's bulletin board on the day preceding the holiday. B. All jobs referred to Union hiring halls shall be posted on the shipping board before being announced. Jobs shall be announced hourly as close to the hour as may be practicable during business hours of the Union's hiring halls, except that there shali be no job calls at 8:00 A.M., at 12:00 Noon, and at 5:00 P.M. During non­ business hours, or in the event of exceptional circumstances, a job may be posted and announced at any time after it is received. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Port Agent may establish for a Union hiring hall such other regular schedule of daily job calls as may be warranted by the level of shipping or other circumstances affecting such hiring hall. Such other schedule as may be estab­ lished, however, shali be in writing and posted on the hiring haii bulletin board. C. Seamen holding Class 0 seniority rating shali not bid for a job offered pursuant to these Rules until the same has appeared on eight job calls without bein% taken, if the eighth job call does not produce a qualified seaman possessing either Class A or Class B seniority rating, the said job shall be awarded to the seaman possessing Class C seniority rating entitled to the same under these Rules. This Rule shall not apply if it would cause a vessel to sail short-handed or late. D. In ports other than "major" ports as defined under these Rules, if the first call of a vacant job does not produce a qualified seaman possessing Class A seniority rating, the job shall be re­ ferred to the nearest major port. The said job shall then be offVred at the said major port at the next four (4) job calls. During such calls only qualified seamen possessing Class A seniority rating may bid for such job. In the event the job still remains open, it shall be referred back to the original port and there offered to sea­ men possessing Class A or Class B seniority ratings, otherwise entitled to the job under these Ruies. This Rule shell riot app'y if.. It would cause a vessel to sail short-handed or late. IjThe following ports shall bei considered "majori ports for the purposes of these Rules: New York, Baltimore, Mobile, New Orleans, Houston and San Francisco. E. "Notwithstanding any other provision of this Rule 4. if the first call of a vacant Group ill or 3rd Cook job does not produce a qualified seaman possessing Class A or B seniority, the Job shall be referred to the hiring hail at Pmey Point, Maryland, where the job shall then be offered at a job call. If after the first call of such job, the job remains open, it shall be referred to the port from which it was originally offered, to be offered or referred, as the case mtay be, in accordance with Paragraph D above. 5. Preferences and Priorities A. Notwithstanding any other provisions to the contrary con­ tained in these Rules, the following preferences shall apply: 1. A seaman shipped pursuant to these Rules whose vessel lays up less than fifteen (15) days after his original employment date shali receive back the shipping registration card on which he was shipped, provided the said card has not expired in the interim period. -x-r ; •. - * s <• C 31 �/ '--'gfcjA-:-* -.X-A.-...- H SEAFARERS - mui LOG .» t-a •IMIIIIM Jp^pOwwCB OMlctol muhUmmUmm mi tiM SBAViUUtms INnRNATIONAL UNION*Atluitfc, Oidf, tmUmm •«« lalaaOWaters Distrtet* ATL-GIO r'Si •<> S- Seamen possessing Class C seniority rating and a certificate of satisfactory completion of the Harry Lundeberg School of Sea­ manship entry rating training program shall have priority for Jobs over other Class C personnel. 4. (a) Within each class of seniority rating in the Deck Depart­ ment, priority for the Job of Bosun shall be given to those seamen possessing a certificate of recertifkation as bosun from the Deck Department Recertification Program, in the event such program Is being offered. In the event there are no such Recertified Bosuns available, priority shall be given to those seamen who have either actual seatime as able seamen of at least thirty-six (36) months, or actual seatime in any capacity in the Deck Department of at least seventy-two (72) months, of actual seatime as bosun of at least twelve (12) months, in all cases aboard vessels covered by these Rules. (b) Within each class of seniority rating in the Deck Depart­ ment, priority for the job of Quartermaster shall be given to those seamen possessing a certificate of satisfactory completion of the advanced course fo training by the H.L.S.S. for the rating of Quartermaster, in the event such training is being offered. 5. (a) Within each class of seniority rating in the Engine De­ partment priority for the Job of Chief Electrician shall be given to those seamen who have actual seatime aboard vessels covered by these Rules of at least thirty-six (36) months in the Engine De­ partment including at least twelve (12) months as Second Electri­ cian. (b) Within each class of seniority rating in the Engine De­ partment, priority for the Job of Q.M.E.D. shall be given to those seamen possessing a certificate of satisfactory completion of the advanced course of training by the H.L.S.S. for the rating of Q.M.E.D., in the event such training is being offered. 6. Within each class of seniority rating in the Steward Depart­ ment, priority for jobs of steward and third cook shall be given to those seamen who possess a certificate of recertification in their rating from the Steward Department Recertification Program, in the vent such program is being offered. If there are no such Re­ certified Stewards available, priority for jobs of steward shall be given to those seamen who have actual seatime of at least thirtysix (36) months in the. Steward Department in a rating above that of Third Cook, or who have actual seatime of at least twelve (12) months as Steward, in alj^cases aboard vessels covered by these Rules. 7. Within each class of seniority rating in every Department, priority for entry rating Jobs shall be- given to all seamen who. possess Lifeboatman endorsement by the United States Coast Guard. The Seafarers Appeals Board may waive the preceding sen­ tence when, in the sole Judgment of the Board, undue hardship will result or extenuating circumstances warrant such waiver. 8. In the event an applicant for the Steward Department Recerti­ fication Program or the Deck Department Recertification Program for bosuns is empioyed in any unlicensed Job board a vessel covered by these Rules at the time he is called to attend such program, such applicant, after successful completion of the pro­ gram, shall have the right to rejoin his vessel in the same Job upon its first arrival in a port of payoff within the continental lim­ its of the United States. 9. A seaman who registers to ship pursuant to these Rules within two (2) business days following his discharge as an in­ patient from a U.S.P.H.S. or other accredited hospital and who produces offical written evidence of such confinement, shall be issued a shipping registration card dated either thirty (30) days earlier than the actual date of registration if such confinement lasted at least thirty (30) days, or, if it lasted less than thirty (30) days, with the date such confinement commenced. 6. Standby and Relief Jobs I i; • 'i A. Priority for standby and relief jobs shall be determined according to the provisions of Rule 2 C (3), except that a seaman who has had any standby or relief Jobs during the period of his shipping registration card's validity shall not have (Priority for such jobs over seamen of the same class of seniority rating who have had a lesser number of standby or relief jobs during the period of their shipping registration cards' vaiidity. B. After the termination of standby or relief employment, the seaman involved shall receive back his crigiRs! shippi.ig registra­ tion card, unless the same has expired in the interim period. C. A seaman on a standby or relief Job pursuant to these Rules shall not take a regular Job aboard any vessel until his standby or relief Job terminates, he returns to the hiring hall, and he secures such regular job pursuant to the provisions of Rule 2 C hereof.D. A seaman employed pursuant to these Rules on a regular Job who requires time off and secures permission therefor shall notify the nearest Union hiring hall, and a relief man shall be dis­ patched. No relief man shall be furnished for less than four (4) hours' nor more than three (3) days' work. The seaman shall pay his relief man for the number of hours worked,at the overtime rate applicable to the Job Monday through Friday, On Saturday, Sunday and Holidays, he shall pay the premium rate. Relief men shall be requested only when required by the head of the Depart­ ment involv^ aboard the subject vessel. E. A seaman employed pursuant to these Rules who has been called to attend the Steward or Deck Department Recertification Programs may be temporarily replaced by a relief man for the duration of such program. In the event such seaman Is not re­ placed by a relief man but terminates his Job instead, the provisions of Rule 5 A (8) shall apply, \ 7. Seaferefs Appeals Board A. The Seafarers Appeals Board shall have sole and exclusive authority to administer these Rules and to hear and determine any matter, controversy or appeal arising thereunder, or relating to the application thereof. B. The Seafarers Appeals Board shall have four (4) members, two appointed by the Union and two appointed by that committee representing the majority of contracted Employers for purposes of negotiations with the Union, commonly known as the Management Negotiating Committee. Each party shall also appoint two alter­ nates for the members so appointed, to serve in the absence of such members. 7. The Seafarers Appeals Board's decision on the appeal shall be In writing, and copies shall be sent to the complaining party and the seaman by certified mail, return receipt requested. Pending hearing and determination of the appeal the decision of the hear­ ing committee shall be in full force and effect. 8. A final appeal shall be allowed by the Involved seaman from decision of the Board to the Impartial Umpire designated pursuant to Rule 8 C hereof. Such appeal shall be in writing and shall set forth the basis of the appeal in sufficient detail to be understood. Such appeal shall be sent by certified mail, retum receipt request­ ed, to the Seafarers Appeals Board, 275 20th Street, Brooklyn,N.Y. 11215, within ten OO) days following receipt of the Sea­ farers Appeals Board's decision. The Board shall forward all such appeals to the Impartial Umpire, who shall set the time and place of hearing of the appeal in New York City within thirty (30) days following receipt of the appeal and shall notify all parties in writ­ ing. The Impartial Umpire may reasonably extend any time limit provided in this paragraph upon good cause show. The Impartial Umpire shall render his decision in writing and shall cause copies to be mailed to all parties by certified mail, return receipt request­ ed. The decision of the Impartial Umpire shall be final and binding and may be reduced to Judgment by any party. C. The Impartial Umpire provided for In the preceding para­ graph shall be a permanent arbitrator appoiirted by and to serve at the pleasure of the Seafarers Appeals Board. In the event the Board is' unable to agree upon an Impartial Umpire, for each ap­ peal arising under Rule 8 B (8) hereof the Seafarers Appeals Board shall request the chief executive officer of any Federal, State or City government agency maintaining lists of impartial arbitra­ tors to designate an Arbitrator to hear and determine such appeal. D. Nothing in this Rule 8 shall be construed to prevent the Un­ ion from appearing by its properly designated representatives at any stage of the proceeding. 0. The quorum for any action by the Seafarers Appeals Board shall be at least one member appointed by each party. At any meeting of the Seafarers Appeals Board , the members appointed by each party shall collectively cast an equal number of votes re­ gardless of the actual number of members present and .voting. Ex­ cept as otherwise provided herein decisions of the Seafarers Appeals Board shall be unanimous. In the event of a tie vote the Board shall elect an Impartial person to resolve the deadlocked issue. In the event the Board is unable to agree on such an Im­ partial person, the matter shall be submitted to final and binding arbitration in New York City pursuant to the Voluntary Labor Ar­ bitration Rules then in effect of the American Arbitration Associa­ tion. IX Any person or party subject to or aggrieved by the applica­ tion of these Rules shall have the right to submit any matter aris­ ing under these Rules to the Seafarers Appeals Board for determi­ nation. Such submission shall be in writing, shall set forth the facts In sufficient detail to identify the matter at issue, and shall be sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the Sea­ farers Appeals Board, 275 20th Street, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11215. An applicant desiring to be heard in person before the Board shall request the same In his written application. In such event the applicant shall be notified at least two weeks prior' to the Board's next regular meeting of the date and location of such meeting, and the applicant may attend such meeting at his own expense and be hea^. E. All applications to the Seafarers Appeals Board shall be ruled on Initially by the Chairman, subject to confirmation or overruling by the Board at its next meeting. Prior to the Board's action, how­ ever, the Chairman may initiate such administrative steps as he deems necessary to implement his preliminary determination. F. The Board shall meet no less'than quarterly and shall estab­ lish such reasonable procedures, consistent with these Rules, as it deems necessary. Meetings of the Board may bo either in person or in writing. Meetings in writing shall be signed by all members of the Board. _ 9. Amendments 8. Discipline A. The Seafarers Appeals Board may amend these Shipping Rules at any time and in any manner consistent with the require­ ments of applicable law and of outstanding collective bargaining agreements between the parties. A. Although under no Indemnity obligation of any sort, the Union wili not be required to ship persons who, by their behavior in the course of employment aboard contracted vessels, during programs 10. Special or Emergency Provisions of the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship and at hiring halls A. During any period of emergency, unlicensed seamen possesssubject to these Shipping Rules, demonstrate that their presence abo.ard contracted vessels may prevent safe and efficient operation ' ing Class B or C Seniority who are in the Entry Rating Department of such vessels or create a danger or threat of liability, injury or and who have adequate seatime to make application for endorse­ harm,to such vessel and their crews. Persons not required to be ment in Group II rating or ratings in the Deck or Engine Depart­ shipped shall include without limitation those guilty of any of the ment shall not be registered for shipping unless they make applica­ tion for and expeditiously comply with the requisite rules to secure following; such Group II endorsement or endorsements. All such unlicensed 1. Drunkenness or alcoholism. seamen in lieu of such registration and provided they comply with 2. Use, possession or sale of narcotics. the foregoing shall upon completion of such requirement be deemed 3. Use or possession of dangerous weapons or substances. then regi'^ered as of the date of their appearance in the group in 4.- Physical assault. which they thereafter have been found qualified. All such un­ 5. Malicious destruction of property. licensed personnel presently registered shall also be subject to the 6. Gross misconduct. foregoing rule, with their date of registration as presently in effect, 7. Neglect of duties and responsibilities. 8. Deliberate interference with efficient operation of vessels, of in the group in which they thereafter have been found qualified. Any such unlicensed seamen may apply In writing to the Sea­ the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship or of hiring farers Appeals Board in connection with any dispute as to his pe­ hails subject to these Rules. riod of seatime from exemption from this rule set forth above, on 9. Deliberate failure or refusal to Join vessels. 10. Any act or practice which creates a menace or nuisance to the ground of hardship or physical disability and may if he requests In writing appear before the Seafarers Appeals Board. The decision the health or safety of others. B. No seaman shall suffer any temporary or permanent-loss of of the Seafarers Appeals Board shall be in writing and sent to the shipping rights under Rule 8 A hereof, except, pursuant to the fol­ person involved and to the Union hiring hall. The Seafarers Appeals Board shall determine the period of any lowing procedures: 1. The Union, a contracted Employer, or the Harry Lundeberg emergency or when this amendment is no longer necessary. In School of Seamanship shall initiate a proceeding under this Rule either event, upon such determination, the Seafarers Appeals Board 8 by filing a written complaint with the Chairman of the Seafarers shall then take appropriate action in writing. B. During any period of emergency as determined by the Sea­ Appeals Board and mailing a copy thereof to the subject seaman. The Chairman shall thereupon name a committee of two persons, farers Appeals Board in accordance with Rule lOA, Rule 2J may be one representing the Union and one representing management, to suspended with respect to entry ratings only for the period of such emergency or until the suspension of the Rule is no longer neces­ hear and determine the complaint. 2. The hearing committee shall prepare a written specification sary as determined by the Seafarers Appeals Board. C. 1. The Seafarers Appeals Board may, for good cause shown, of charges and notice of hearing, which shall be sent to the sub­ in its discretion, and in accord with its authority under Article 1 ject seaman by certified mail, addressed to his last known resi. dence. Such notice shall provide at least two weeks' time for the ("Employment") Section 8 of the collective bargaining agreements seaman to prepare his defense and shall give the seaman up to between the parties and in accord with the several factors set one week before the hearing date to request a change of date or forth below, upgrade to Class A seniority rating such unlicensed location of such hearing. -The hearing committee shall initially lo­ personnel possessing Class 8 seniority rating whom the Board cate the .hearing at the Union hiring hall closest to the subject deems qualified for the same. The factors to be utilized In determining whether an applicant seaman's last known residence. Pending the hearing, the seaman may register and ship in accord with these -Rules and his current shall be so upgraded are as follows: (a) Endorsement from the United States Coast Guard as a Lifeseniority status. boatman in the United States Merchant Marine. 3. The hearing shall proceed as scheduled, whether or not the (b) Possession of a certificate of satisfactory completion of the accused seaman is present. The hearing committee shali give the H.L.S.S. entry rating training program and has a minimum of charging and charged parties full opportunity to present their twelve (12) morrths of seatime with any of the companies listed evidence either in person or in writing. No formal rules of evidence ih-Appendix "A" of the collective bargaining agreements, or shall apply, but the committee shall accept all relevant evidence Possession of a certificate of satisfactory completion of the ad­ and give the same such weight as the committee alone may deem vanced course of training then being offered by the H.L.S.S. for appropriate. the department in which such seamen regularly ship and has a 4. Tfie hearing committee shall render and announce its deci­ minimum of thirty-six (36) months of seatime with any of the sion on the day of hearing, as soon as possible after the comple­ companies listed in Appendix "A" of the collective bargaining tion thereof. A decision upholding the complaint shall be unani­ agreements. mous. The committee shall reduce its decision to writing sign the (c) Possession of special skills and aptitudes. same, and send copies thereof to the Seafarers Appeals Board, to .(d) Employment record. the cnmplslning party, and to the accused seamen by certified («) Satisfactory complstlcn of the couise of training offered by mail, return receifrt requested. the School of Marine Engineering sponsored by the Harry Lunde­ 5. The seaman may appeal all or any aspect of the hearing berg School of Seamanship, District No. 2, Marine Engineers Bene­ committee's decision to the Seafarers Appeals Board. Such appeal ficial Association and/or others in Connection therewith. shall be in writing and shall set forth the basis for the appeal In Factor (b) may be waived by the Seafarers Appeals Board In sufficient detail to be understood. The seaman shall send his ap­ those cases where undue hardship wili result. peal by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the Seafarers 2. The Seafarers Appeals Board shali upgrade applicants pursu­ Appeals Board, 275 20th Street, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11215, within tetT ant to this Rule. 10 C for a period of time not to exceed six (6) _ (10) days following the decision, except that the Board may extend months,-at which time it shall terminate such upgrading and shall the time for filing an appeal for good cause shown. publicize such termination In the Union's hiring halls and in such 6. The Seafarers Appeals Board shall hear all appeals arising other places as will give notice thereof thirty (30) days prior there­ under this Rule 8 at its next regular meeting after receipt thereof, to. Thereafter, when it deems necessary, the Seafarers Appeals provided the appeal has been received in sufficint time for the Board may reinstituta such upgrading program for addKibnai Board to give at least five (5) days' written notice to the seaman periods of time not to exceed six (6) months' duration and shall of the time and place of the meeting at which his appeal will be publicize the termination of same as required by the collective, considered. bargaining agreement SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION of NORTH AMERICA Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO 389 • -• ' v;i/. -^Z'' -i' •w Mrpii � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Title A name given to the resource Special Edition 1975 Description An account of the resource Headlines: NEW STANDARD TANKER AGREEMENT NEW STANDARD FREIGHTSHIP AGREEMENT Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 6/16/1975 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXXVII, No. SE 1975 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/35edaa0ebf7983641fe7e5076199763b.PDF 1f51a3723bff5981748403d08dcf9789 PDF Text Text Hi • -ii -T Vffjl •[ • • • •- *".-? •f f" 4^- •:?«. t •' . >1^ I H , ,v Hi'^i'-r.'- ' • '• ••. • ••,' -••• .« ^^-•- ' > 'b'bb • '". ._' ",. • . Sin ...'/J:/•• ... \ •. i!:.v. .H."'... ..'. V 4;,;':/ ;•-'; it' •)rr •#i'}' m4 And a Year Filled With Smooth Voyages See Special Supplement I ^ i: J .'•n •< �U.S. and Russia Seek New Shipping Pact The Soviet Union, negotiating a new bilateral shipping agreement with the U.S. to replace a three-year agreement which expires on Dec. 31, is insisting that the grain freight rate must be lowered from the $16 per ton level agreed to by both America and the Soviets earlier this year to the world charter market rate which is about $10 per ton. Last September, President Ford sent Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Maritime Affairs Robert Blackwell to Moscow to negotiate a new grain rate because the world rate was too low to allow American shippers to profitably carry the one-third of the cargo for U.S.-flag vessels under a standing mari­ time agreement. It was at these meetings last Septem­ ber that the Soviets agreed to the $16 per ton rate, allowing many U.S.-flag tankers to break out of lay-up and load grain bound for Russia. However, when Blackwell returned to Moscow last month to negotiate a new, comprehensive, three-year mari­ time pact to govern the whole range of shipping relations between the two U.S. Pension BUI See Pages 9-10 countries, Soviet officials said they were unwilling to pay anything above world market rates for American vessels car­ rying grain after Dec. 31. Early this month, negotiations were suspended and were to have resumed after Christmas. However, as the Log was about to go to press, Blackwell was suddenly asked by the Soviets to return to Moscow, and negotiations have been stepped up. More details will be avail­ able in the next issue of the Log. Blackwell stated that the Soviet po­ sition "came as somewhat of a surprise" because, due to a poor domestic har­ vest, the Russians have contracted to buy 13-million tons of American grain. Only five-million tons of the grain have been shipped so far and lower, unprofit­ able grain rates which would* prevent U.S.-flag ships from carrying their share of the cargo might provoke renewed labor action against the sale similar to the longshoremen's refusal to load grain bound for Russia last September. ^ SIU President Paul Hall, one of the leaders of organized labor's attack against the grain sale last summer, said that if the current grain rate is not main­ tained a meeting of U.S. maritime unions would be called to decide upon a course of action. Terming the new Soviet rate proposal "totally unacceptable," Blackwell ex­ plained that the dispute centered around the Russians' "inCerpretation of the words 'mutually agreed-upon rates,' which they take to mean charter market rates and which we take to mean charter market rates plus whatever ad­ justments are necessary to insure that United States ships have an opportunity to carry one-third of the cargo." The Russian insistence on a lower grain rate is considered by U.S. officials to be a tough bargaining tactic and a typical game the Soviets play which brings negotiations right down to the wire. U.S. Employment Stagnant in Last 6 Months The nation's unemployment rate de­ clined slightly last month, after it had risen during October, but overall statis­ tics released by the U.S. Labor Depart­ ment this month indicate that the total job picture has remained virtually stag­ nant for the past six months. The number of jobless Americans dropped from 8 to 7.7 million in No­ vember, and the unemployment rate was listed as 8.3 percent, down from the October rate of 8.6 percent. However, the total number of Americans holding jobs was unchanged for the third straight month at 85.3 million. The total number of persons em­ ployed on regular business and Govern­ ment payrolls outside agriculture—the the PRESIDENT'S REPORT: Panl Hall Now^ It's Up to You in 1976 When the year 1975 began, nearly eight million American workers were out of jobs and on the unemployment lines. And tragically for this country, as the year 1975 draws to a close nothing has changed—nearly eight mil­ lion Americans are still out of work. Economists tell us why there is unemployment, politicians tell us why, and businessmen tell us why. But one very simple fact—a fact that business would rather hide under the rug and Government has chosen over the years largely to ignore—is that America's growing "runaway" industries are a major contributing factor to unemployment in this country. These "runaway" industries are American-owned concerns which have defected from the United States and are now based in foreign countries to take advantage of low-paid overseas labor. Yet, these industries still utilize the vast American consumer market to make their profits. Hardest hit by American "runaways" are the U.S. clothing and manu­ facturing industries and the U.S. maritime industry. Using the clothing industry as an example, an American "runaway" operates in jnost cases by exporting American raw materials, via foreignflagships, to Taiwan or South Korea, where the materials are processed into finished products. These goods, produced by workers paid anywhere from 19 to 44 cents an hour as compared to an average of $3.92 per hour for U.S. textile workers, are then transported back to the U.S., again by foreign-flagship, and dumped into the U.S. market. There might be some justification for these wholesale defections if the products were considerably^ lower priced or of higher quality. But this is not the case. Go into any clothing store and check the prices. A shirt made in South Korea or Taiwan is no cheaper than one made in the U.S. statistic most closely watched by econ­ omists—also remained unchanged at 77.5 million. This figure on "payroll employment" had risen quickly from July through September leading many economists to believe that the recession was easing and that recovery would be strong. As of last month, however, the upturn had virtually stopped. These sfatisfics have led Labor De­ partment officials to conclude that while the job market is not deteriorating, it is also not improving. The concern now by some Government officials is that what were originally thought to be signs of a positive recovery were just tempo­ rary shifts in the statistics, and signs now point to a rather sluggish recovery. What movement there was in the No­ vember job figures occurred in the area of employment of adult men, where the unemployment rate declined from 7.1 percent in October to 6.9 percent last month. The marked increase in unem­ ployment for the month of October had been for adult women, from 7.5 to 7.8 percent; however a Labor Department analyst did not attach any significance to the opposite movements in the unem­ ployment rates for men and women. The Labor Department's^ statistics also showed that there has been very little change in the job picture for blacks over the past few months. In November, the unemployment rate for blacks was 13.8 percent. Looking at the U.S. maritime industry, a "runaway" is created a little more simply. An American shipowner just registers his U.S. vessel to Panamanian, Liberian or Honduran-flag, hires a foreign crew and that's it. In effect then, what these "runaway" industries are doing are creating huge windfall profits for a few American exporters and importers while tens-of-thousands of American workers get shafted and the American con­ sumer continues to pay top dollar for foreign-produced products and serv­ ices, which in many cases, are of inferior quality. Tlie growing problems of the "runaway" industries has not gone totally unnoticed. Under provisions of the Trade Act of 1974, the U.S. Labor Department has set up the Labor Advisory Committee on Multilateral Trade Negotiations. I represent the AFL-CIO and the interest of workers on this committee as chairman of the service sector. The main goal of this committee is to protect American industry here, as well as fighting discrimination against U.S. industry abroad. American labor's goal in the committee is to protect the interests and jobs of American workers by keeping U.S. industry here and bringing back others that have left. The Labor Advisory Committee on Multilateral Trade Negotiations is not a cureall for the ills affecting the U.S. industrial system and job market: The committee is, though, one important and specific area in which the SIU and labor must participate to protect the jobs and job security of Seafarers and the American worker in general. The SIU participates on literally scores of committees like the Labor Ad­ visory Committee. Whenever the jobs of Seafarers and the health of the U.S. maritime industry, and for that matter, the jobs of any sector of the American labor force and its industries are threatened, it is the duty of the SIU and labor to become involved—and we do. . The SIU participates effectively in every area of the U.S. political scene not because politics is a pastime, but because to the American Seafarer, politics is a matter of survival. And without the Union's participation in the political arena, we could just about kiss our industry goodbye. In many of our own political fights, we receive the indispensable support of our brother unions in the AFL-CIO. Yet no matter how much help we might get on an issue affecting maritime, it is the SIU that has to spearhead the issue. This is where the individual Seafarer comes in. Without the con­ tinued support of our members, the SIU cannot carry on the vital political work of protecting the jobs of Seafarers. So what it really comes down to is that the Seafarer himself, by his support or non-support of the SIU's political programs, will ultimately decide whether the U.S. maritime industry will move ahead or founder and sink. It's some­ thing to think about as we move into the year 1976. Change of address cards on Form 3579 should be sent to Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11232. Published monthly except twice a month in July. Second Class nostage paid at Brooklyn, N. Y. Vol. XXXVII, No. 13, December 7.975. Page 2 Seafarers Log �3? - I •> ;i At House Hearings Blackwell Says Subsidy Hike 'May Be Necessary' Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Maritime Affairs Robert J. Blackwell told a congressional committee last month that "it is entirely possible" U.S. ship construction subsidies will have to be increased if the long range shipbuilding program is to be sustained. In testimony before the House Mer­ chant Marine Subcommittee, Blackwell noted that inflation, drops in foreign prices, and fluctuations in exchange rates, have all combined to widen the subsidizable gap between U.S. and for­ eign ship prices. He said "higher sub­ sidy rates may be necessary" to induce operators to build vessels in American shipyards. The Merchant Marine Subcommittee of the full House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee began holding oversight hearings earlier this year into all aspects of maritime promotional policies and programs. The subcom­ mittee has heard testimony from repre­ sentatives of all three segments of the maritime industry—government, man­ agement and labor. The present construction subsidy rate is approximately 35 percent of^the contract price, and has been gradually reduced over the past five years from a 1970 high of 55 percent. One of the goals of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 was to strengthen the U.S. mer­ chant marine, but at the same time reduce its dependence on the Federal Government for subsidy funds. Blackwell told the Subcommittee, chaired by Rep. Thomas N. Downing (D.-Va.), that while the construction of liquified natural gas carriers (LNG) has gone well and the subsidy rate has consistently been under 25 percent, the subsidizable gap has widened where other type vessels are concerned. He estimated that a 43-45 percent rate would be required for an operator to build a bulk-carrier in the U.S., and 42-43 percent for a containership. Al­ though some tankers may be con­ structed for the Alaskan trade, due to the present over-abundance on the world market, no large-scale construc­ tion is forseen in the near future. The Commerce Department official, who also heads the Maritime Adminis­ tration (MARAD), also told Subcom­ mittee members that it was a shame that U.S. break-bulk vessels, able to carry outsized cargo, are fading out. "We're literally giving up this traffic to foreign flags," he stated. Blackwell reported that an industry government team is being formed "to develop a standard design for the next generation cargo liner." Eleven opera­ tors are joining in. MARAD already has eight basic standard types, includ­ ing LASH vessels and various sized transships and combination ore-bulkore (OBO) carriers. Hood Also Testifies Another witness providing testimony for the Subcommittee last month was Edwin M. Hood, president of the Ship­ builders Council of America. Hood also told the Subcommittee that an in­ crease in the subsidy rate might be de­ sirable, with possibly different amounts for various types of vessels. This is simi­ lar to the view expressed by Blackwell. Hood had some other specific sug­ gestions for the Subcommittee to con­ sider, among them: • Establishment of a national cargo policy, with precise objectives, to as­ sure continuity in the availability of a U.S.-flag merchant shipping fleet to meet defense and commercial needs. • Creation of a long-range program for expanding the U.S.-flag merchant fleet in all categories of ships to imple­ ment the national cargo policy so estab­ lished. • Determination of shipping re­ quirements (how many and what types of ships) needed to import a reasonable share of critical materials aboard U.S.flag, U.S.-built vessels. • Restoration of ship repair costs as a subsidizable item under new long-term subsidy contracts, a policy MARAD recently stopped in an econ­ omy move. Sullivan Urges Ford to Reconsider Cargo Preference The chairwoman of the House Mer­ chant Marine and Fisheries Committee, Representative Leonor K. Sullivan (D-Mo.), has written a letter to Presi- INDEX Legislative News Subsidy should be hiked . .Page 3 Washington Activities Page 8 User charges ;.Page 5" Union News Alcohol canter ..... .Supplemeht Edhey on committees Page 7 Break-in-service Page 8 President's Report Page 2 SPAD Honor Roll Back Page Norfolk meeting Page 4 Headquarters Notes Page 7 Genera/ News Privacy act Page 5 Subsidy question Page 3 Unemployment Page 2 Shipping agreement .i..,Page2 Bentley leaves PMC post . .Page 8 U.S. pension bill Pages 9-10 Shipping Ml Explorer Page 11 Dispatchers' Reports ... .Page 23 Manhattan Page 24 Ships' Committees .......Page 19 Ships' Digests ... , ^Page25 Training and Upgrading Upgrading class schedule, requirements & application Pages 30-31 Upgrade for job security Pages 28-29 Seafarers participate in bosuns recertification and 'A' seniority upgrading Pages 26-27 GED requirements and application ....... Page 31 Membership News New SlU pensioners .Pages 20-21 Final Departures .... Page 22 dent Ford urging him to reconsider his opposition to cargo preference laws for U.S.-flag tankers because without the assurance of cargoes, she warned, "we will be defaulting on a trust and ignor­ ing a situation with grave implications for our national security and com­ merce." Supreme Court to Rule on Government Cargo Subsidies A seven-year court battle between subsidized and non-subsidized U.S.flag shipping companies over Govern­ ment-generated cargo has reached the U.S. Supreme Court. The suit, brought by the Americaji Maritime Assn., seeks to block operat­ ing and construction subsidies when a subsidized liner operator hauls Gov­ ernment-generated cargo. The AMA charges that the "employment of the differential subsidies, intended to meet foreign-flag competition, [is being used] instead, as a fighting tool against Amer­ ican operators." The AMA bases its argument against the subsidy on the proposition that op­ erating subsidies were designed to help U.S.-flag carriers meet foreign-flag competition, and that laws requiring portions of Government-generated car­ goes—including foreign aid and mili­ tary freight—to be carried on U.S.-flag vessels were essentially designed to help non-subsidized carriers. "For the Government to pay both the cost differential subsidy and the compensatory freight rate" for its own cargo "is to pay a double subsidy," the trade association charges. The U.S. Maritime Subsidy Board has already refused the AMA's petition to have subsidized operators refund their .subsidy when hauling Govern­ ment cargo, but it did rule that a full operating subsidy could only be paid if at least 50 percent of gross freight receipts came from commercial cargo. Although the AMA has lost its pre­ vious lower court challenges, it expects a favorable ruling from the Supreme Court, noting that their petition raises questions which the highest U.S. court has never been asked to consider. Overseas Alice Is Cited . Cast Your Vote For SIU Officers . k: ^ ' The SlU-contracted Overseas Aiioe (Maritime Overseas) has been com­ mended by the Military Sealift Command for the "responsiveness ahd ex­ peditious manner" in which the vessel completed a transfer at sea operation with the USS Sacramento. A letter from the company to the captain of the Overseas Alice conveyed an "appreciative well done" from the MSG, and the letter stated that the maneuver "contributed significantly to ongoing Indian Ocean operations." December, 1975 Rep. Sullivan initiated an oil cargo preference bill last year which was passed by both the House and Senate but was eventually vetoed by President Ford because he felt the measure was "inflationary." (It was SIU support, through volun­ tary contributions to SPAD), that helped get the legislation passed in both Houses of Congress.) In her letter to the President, Rep. Sullivan pointed to the change in the U.S. employment situation and interna­ tional attitudes towards cargo prefer­ ence since Ford's pocket veto of the U.S. measure as reasons for drafting new legislation. Among the changes cited by Rep. Sullivan were: • The tightening control on petro­ leum transportation by members of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries through the institution of cargo preference policies for Saudi Arabian tankers. • The reduction in U.S.-tanker building and depletion of the fleet through aging. • The layup of nearly a million tons of U.S.-flag tankers which has resulted in the layoffs of thousands of American seamen. Continued on Page 29 Voting is presently being con­ ducted in 26 ports for the election of SIU, AGLIWD officers for the term 1976-1979. Seafarers may pick up their ballots and mailing envelopes from 9 a.m. until noon, Mondays through Saturdays, except on legal holidays, from Nov. 1 through Dec. 31,1975. For a detailed report on the election procedures, including ad­ dresses of the 26 ports, see the special supplement in the October Seafarers Log. All full hook members in good standing are urged to cast their vote in the election for officers of their Union. Pages '••I .f • H �Norfolk Seafarers Turn Ouf for Meeting SIU ships earmarked for carriage of grain to Russia, and new construction of deep-sea vessels by SIU companies were the main topics of discussion at last month's membership meeting in the port of Norfolk. More than 60 Sea­ farers turned out for the Norfolk meet­ ing which is held regularly on the first Thursday after the first Sunday of the month. Unlike most deep-sea ports which hold their meetings at 2:30 p.m., the Norfolk meeting is at 9:30 a.m. SIU representatives Steve Papuchis and Marvin Hauf, who conducted the meeting, reported that shipping in Nor­ folk had picked up considerably in October due to the crewing up of three ships—the ISathaniel Green, the Van­ After meeting adjourned, Recertified Bosun Alfred Sawyer was one of the Norfolk Sea­ farers who took the opportunity to vote for Union officers. Sawyer is shown entering voting booth. tage Defender and the Overseas Vivian. The Nathaniel Green, a mariner type vessel, was acquired recently by Waterman ifrom Pacific Far East Lines and is slated for a run to the Persian Gulf and the Far East. The Vantage Defender is running to the Persian Gidf to load oil, and the Overseas Seafarer Hooker G. Price signs attendance roster book before Norfolk meeting is con­ vened. The 41-year old Seafarer has three brothers who also sail with the SIU—Bill Price, 48; Linwood Price, 40, and William H. Price, 49. Vivian will provide jobs for Norfolk Seafarers in the carriage of American grain to Russia. After last month's Norfolk meeting, many of the Seafarers who attended participated in the democratic process of the Union by voting for their choice for Union officers. The SIU's elections will continue through Dec. 31, 1975. SIU Representatives Marvin Hauf, left, serving as reading clerk, and Steve Papuchis, chairman, conduct meeting at the SIU hiring hall in Norfolk. Some of the more than 60 Seafarers who turned out for the Norfolk meeting listen to updated reports on new construction and SIU ships carrying grain to Russia. Some Norfolk Seafarers take part in monthly membership meeting. Norfolk holds its meetings on the first Thursday after the first Sunday of the month. Page 4 Old shipmates and friends from the steward department get together for a chat before meeting is called to order. They are, from the left; William Grimes, chief cook; George Taylor, chief cook, and Sovandus Sessomes, third cook. Seafarers Log �+SlU Hits Coast Guard Action on Privacy The SIU has voiced its opposition to a recent attempt by the U.S. Coast Guard to Have all American seamen sign a "Privacy Act Statement" prior to signing articles, and as a prerequisite to being issued U.S. Merchant Marine Documents, Duplicate' Seamen's Pa­ pers or Continuous Discharge Books. The signed "Privacy Act Statement" gives the Coast Guard the right to re­ lease the identification and location of a U.S. seaman to the following groups or individuals: Federal, state and local law enforcement agencies for criminal or civil law enforcement purposes, steamship companies, labor uijions, seamen's authorized representatives, and seamen's next of kin. The Coast Guard can also release the information "whenever the disclosure of such infor­ mation would be in the best interests of the seaman or his family." In the past, the Coast Guard did not need the individual's permission to give out this kind of information, but under the "Right of Privacy Act of 1974," written agreement must be obtained from the individual before such per­ sonal information can legally be re­ leased. In the text of the "Privacy Act State­ ment" itself, the Coast Guard notes that signing is on a "voluntary" basis, "but non-disclosure will result in the nonissuance" of the needed seamen's docu­ ments. In other words, if you don't sign the "Privacy Act Statement," you can't get a job aboard an American flag ship. The SIU strongly opposes the Coast Guard's "voluntary on a compulsory basis" attitude in complying with the 1974 Right of Privacy Act. It is the SIU's position that the Coast Guard's actions on this Privacy Act issue are a threat to the job security of Seafarers. SIU Headquarters has wired its port agents to instruct SIU members not to sign these "statements" until further notification from Headquarters. The SIU is arranging a meeting with the Coast Guard to resolve this issue. West Coast Dispute Settled on PFEL Ship Sales A dispute over the sale of four Pacific Far East Line ships and a trade route to Farrell Lines, Inc. was resolved last month with PFEL agreeing to provide the Pension Fund of three SIUNAaffiliated West Coast Unions with pay­ ments and also compensate them for the loss of 120 jobs. Two of the West Coast Unions— the Marine Firemen's Union and the Sailors Union of the Pacific—had op­ posed the sale by PFEL to Farrell Lines as it would result in the loss of the jobs for their members. The Marine Cooks and Stewards Union had not opposed the sale. Both the Maritime Administration and the Maritime Subsidy Board sub­ sequently approved the sale however, and an agreement among all concerned parties was eventually reached. SIU President Paul Hall, in his ca­ pacity as International President, met last month with representatives from the three Pacific District Unions, of­ ficials of PFEL and representatives from the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) in an effort to resolve the dis­ pute. After lengthy meetings, a settlement was reached. It provides for a two-mil­ lion dollar payment to be made by PFEL to the Pension Fund of the three Pacific District Unions. It also calls for an additional payment by PFEL of two-million dollars more into escrow with a bank designated by the Pacific District Unions. The monies shall be disbursed as each union determines for its share of the amount. As part of the settlement, the MFU and SUP withdrew their opposition to the sale while it was pending before the Maritime Subsidy Board, and agreed not to appeal any determination of ap­ proval by the board. In turn, PFEL dropped a lawsuit it had begun against the sup, MFU and the Pacific District. Ford Asked Not to Impose User Charges Forty-two congressmen from the eight states bordering the Great Lakes have joined together to voice their bipartisan opposition to "user charges" on this na­ tion's 25,000-mile long network of in­ land waterways. Suggesting either tolls or higher fuel taxes, proposals to charge inland water carriers for the use of public waterways have been made by U.S. Transportation Secretary William Coleman and are be­ ing actively considered by the Ford Administration. Forming the Conference of Great Lakes Congressmen, the 42 representa­ tives drafted a letter to President Ford opposing the imposition of these user charges which they say could double the cost of waterbome transportation. The congressmens' letter warned that the charges would have "a jarring effect on the economy" because the canals, rivers and lakes which make up this "vital artery in our national transporta­ tion system" now comprise "the most cost-efficient link in our total transporta- SS Yellowstone Bock Pay Checks At Headquorters ^ Back pay checks for flie followihg ex-crewmeinbers of the SS Yellowstone (Rid Grande) are being held at Union Headquarters in Brooklyn, N.Y. Please write or call the Contract Department at Headquarters ahd^ give your hook number and Sociali Security number when inquiring about your check. The members are: Brewer, James Brown, Kenneth IP: Cowart, Evancelous Davis, Mark Henke, Albert Hubhel, Brian Minick, Herbert ' Osoilo, Frank Smith, George December, 1975 tion system—four mills per ton mile for water freight as compared to 18 mills per ton for freight moved on the next closest competitor." [A mill is a unit of monetary value equal to 1/1,000 U.S. dollar.] And, they pointed out, waterbome cargo uses one-third less energy per tonmile, helping to conserve our scarce energy supplies. Higher fuel taxes or user tolls would, the letter argued, "inevitably push up Safety Meeting on Mary mar costs" for all who utilize this transporta­ tion system and in the end "saddle the American family with the bill—the same American family which has al­ ready paid for the development of the nation's waterways with their ttixes." Asking that the Ford Administration not propose or support user charges, the Great Lakes representatives offered to work with the President in develop­ ing a comprehensive transportation pol­ icy which would not "heap any new burdens on the American family." Hall on National Committee Holding a safety meeting at sea on Nov. 21 aboard the C4 SS Marymar (Waterman) are (standing I. to r.): Oiler J. Dunn; Recertified Bosun Robert D. Schwarz; Deck Engineer E. H. Nordstrom: Chief Engineer G. W. Jenkins, and 1st Asst. Engineer R. J. Kremler. Kneeling (I. to r.) are: Messman J. A. Denais: Chief Steward E. Vieira: AB'T. Pennebaker: unidentified seaman in sun glasses, and Capt. Henry J. Maas. The master thanked the entire crew for their cooperation in having a year free of lost-time accidents by everyone pitching in and being safety-minded. The vessel laid-up in the port of Balti­ more on Nov. 26 following a coastwise run. TT Y!Uliamsburgh in Hotter dam In another matter related to the in­ land waterways, SIU President Paul Hall will serve on the National Com­ mittee on Locks and Dam No. 26, a group composed of representatives from labor unions, the towing industry, grain co-ops, coal producers and farm groups which will fight for the modernization of Locks and Dam No. 26 on the Mis­ sissippi River. Locks and Dam No. 26, located in Alton, 111., controls all water access to the upper Mississippi and the Great Lakes. Because of its age and small size, barge traffic must now wait from 24 to 36 hours to get through the outmoded locks, causing a bottleneck that is ham­ pering the movement of all goods in that area. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has proposed replacing the old facility which was built in 1938, but construc­ tion has been blocked by a joint suit filed by railroads and environmental groups. As a member of the National Com­ mittee on Locks and Dam No. 26, which was specifically formed to fight the lawsuit blocking reconstruction. Hall will be able to help protect the inland towing industry in that area and the jobs of members of the SIU's af­ filiated Inland Boatmen's Union who man many of the boats. Some of the SIU crew of the TT Williamsburgh (Westchester Marine) wait at dockside with their gear after alighting from the ship in the background in the port of Rotterdam recently. They're on the oil shuttle from the Persian Gulf. He will be joined on the National Committee by Herb Brand, the presi­ dent of the Washington-based Trans­ portation Institute, and high level exec­ utives from the towing industry and shippers' groups. Page 5 'i<] • j'l r �Maritime Unity Aids Progress Ad Hoc Committee Promotes industry Growth The coordinated efforts of maritime labor during the nearly two years since the AFL-CIO Ad Hoc Committee on Maritime Industry Problems was estab­ lished has resulted in a number of tangible accomplishments, and has demonstrated that a unity of purpose among seafaring unions can promote growth and stability in the industry, and jobs and job security for all. This was the intention when AFLCIO President George Meany activated the Committee in April 1974 and, as we approach 1976, it would be useful to review the progress that has been made and to look ahead to some of the challenges that face our industry. The importance of this Committee was emphasized at the outset when President Meany appointed John Dunlop—one of the most respected and knowledgable mediators in American The SlU-contracted Montpelier Victory is shown at the dock in Houston, Tex. labor, and now the U.S. Secretary of where she was preparing to load grain bound for Russia. The vessel was one Labor—to coordinate the activities of of six SIU ships that came out of lay-up as a result of the recent grain deal. the Committee with direct communica­ tion to Meany and AFL-CIO Secretary members of all seafaring unions, the resentation on various subcommittees Treasurer Lane Kirkland. of Intergovernmental Maritime Con­ combined effort of maritime unions to How actively it has functioned is evi­ secure cargos for U.S.-flag ships under sultative Organization (IMCO). Im­ denced by the 12 formal meetings the the U.S.-Soviet Union grain deal ranks portant areas of concern which are Committee has had and the more than as one of the most significant accom­ being dealt with in these meetings are 25 special subcommittee meetings that plishments of the AFL-CIO Ad Hoc manning requirements, ship design, have been called to deal with specific Committee on Maritime Industry Prob­ safety, standards of training, communi­ problem areas. How effectively the lems. The agreement to insure a fair cations and navigation. Committee has functioned is evidenced share of cargo for American-flag ships The importance of the participation both by the visible achievements which and the adjustment of freight rates to of American maritime labor in this in­ have been recprded and the spirit of permit NMU and SIU contracted opera­ ternational arena is to insure that the cooperation which is bringing a new tors to carry this cargo were the direct high standards of the American mari­ unity of purpose to maritime labor and result of the unified efforts of all mari­ time industry do not place it at an eco­ a stability to the industry. time unions. nomic disadvanatge in the world mar­ Since the Ad Hoc Committee was While the trade agreement was being ket. Again, all maritime unions are established, four permanent subcom­ negotiated at State Department level, participating in this area through the mittees have been actively working to­ the Ad Hoc Committee—with all mem­ unity of the Committee. ward solutions of problems in specific ber unions attending—met in Chicago Jones Act Protection areas of concern to maritime labor— July 29 and again in Washington on One of the major challenges which Coast Guard regulations; maritime Aug. 18 to develop a unified position has faced the maritime industry in re­ training; Federal maritime policy, and demanding that American ships and cent years is the battle to preserve intact legislation. Six meetings between the American seamen be employed to move the Jones Act, which has protected NMU and the SIU have been held to the grain. These efforts led directly to American coastwise shipping for more explore a merger of the two unlicensed meetings at the White House level— unions. Other meetings have been held again with all maritime unions partici­ than 50 years. Repeated attempts to se­ cure waivers of the Jones Act under to coordinate activities with interna­ pating—which resulted in a favorable the 1950 emergency wartime measure tional organizations. agreement on grain sales and shipment. have been made. Maritime unions— Tangible Goals Achieved Education & Training through the Ad Hoc Committee—were In all of these areas, tangible goals The Maritime Training subcommit­ successful in defeating a large-scale ef­ have been achieved. In the area of tee is developing programs and recom­ fort by major oil interests to secure a merger, the SIU voluntarily withdrew mendations to coordinate training re­ waiver from the Treasury Department sanctions it had against the NMU to quirements of the Coast Guard and the which would have permitted Phillipsallow the NMU to have full rights to programs of the various unions. The Marathon to use foreign-flag LNG's to bring jurisdictional grievances to the efforts of this subcommittee have pro­ carry liquefied gas from its Kenai, AFL-CIO under Article XX. This act duced a comprehensive firefighting Alaska facility to the East Coast. by the SIU cleared the decks for further manual and training proposal which is Continuing efforts of the Ad Hoc merger talks and cooperation toward now being prepared as a Congressional Committee are aimed at ending the ex­ achieving common objectives. bill. clusion of the Virgin Islands from the In three important instances, a unity provisions of the Jones Act, and ex­ International ASain of purpose between the NMU and the tending coverage to include offshore Working with the AFL-CIO Inter­ mining sites. SIU achieved tangible benefits for the national Affairs Department, the Ad unions and industry. A series of meet­ Mutual Aid Hoc Committee has participated in ings between the two unions early this Again, on a broadjer scale, the Ad meetings of the International Labor Or­ year resulted in defining collective bar­ ganization (ILO), and has secured rep­ Hoc Committee on Maritime Industry gaining issues which resulted in success­ ful negotiations by both unions in their 1975 contracts, and fostered a new stability in the maritime industry. Composed of chief executives of and importers of the reliability and high Other cooperative efforts between U.S.-flag carriers, maritime union rep­ quality of the U.S. maritime industry the NMU and the SIU resulted in re­ resentatives, shipbuilders and govern­ by successfully serving as a vehicle for versing an order by the Military Seament officials, the National Maritime encouraging stable labor-management lift Command which had suspended Council was founded in 1971 to foster relations and by sponsoring a program dues checkoff for both unions, and cooperation between labor, manage­ of advertising and public relations to killed an effort by the Bureau of Fish­ ment and government in a effort to de­ convince shippers of the advantages of eries which would bave taken commer­ velop and promote a strong, competi­ using U.S. vessels. cial fishermen out from under the pro­ tive merchant marine which would In just the last year alone, 41 ship­ tection of the Jones Act. attract American shippers back to U.S.- pers notified the NMC that, because of Grain Agreement Means flag ships. the Council's shipping programs, they Jobs and Job Security In the past four years, the NMC has have increased their use of U.S,-flag In terms of jobsi and job security for been able to assure many U.S. exporters vessels, resulting in $38,073,314 in Problems has assisted other AFL-CIO afliliates to further trade union objec­ tives. The Committee member unions worked together to assist the Steelworkers and help them win their strike against DOW Chemical in Midland, Mich., by tying up barges bringing chemical supplies to the plant. The sixmonth old strike ended within a month after the rAaritime unions gave their support. In another instance, legal counsel from all Ad Hoc Committee member unions coordinated efforts with the Oil, Chemical & Atomic Work­ ers in an important "Right To Work" case in which the OCAW was involved in Texas. Legislative Unity The Legislative subcommittee of the Ad Hoc Committee meets on a con­ tinuing basis to coordinate activities in monitoring legislation affecting the in­ dustry. The successful legislative cam­ paign which resulted in Congressional approval of the Energy Transportation Security Act of 1974 was a result of the united efforts of maritime unions through the Committee. Continued co­ operation in this area is essential to promoting the growth of the maritime industry. * * * The scope of the concerns and ac­ tivities of the Ad Hoe Committee on Maritime industry problems cover the broad range of interests which are com­ mon to all participating organizations— from the bread-and-butter issue of se­ curing cargo for American ships to the larger issue of establishing stability in maritime in order to promote the growth and health of the industry. - There is a commitment to unity and there is tangible evidence that unity exists in many important areas. What has been accomplished within the framework of the Maritime Committee in the 20 months it has functioned is real. The foundation that is being laid for further progress is solid. In an introductory report to the Ad Hoc Committee on Maritime Industry Problems in April, 1974, SIU President Paul Hall said: "We face a multiplicity of challenges, not only in improving our dealings with each other, but on a larger scale-—in our joint efforts to revitalize our indus­ try." Much has been accomplished through the efforts of the Committee in the past 20 months toward meeting these chal­ lenges. There is much yet to be done. The important thing is that the Ad Hoc Committee is functioning—and that maritime labor is working together toward common goals. The challenge before us is to continue to work toward common objectives in a spirit of mutual: trust and understanding. NMC Fosters Unity and Strong Fleet Page 6 ocean freight going to U.S. operators that would have been paid to foreign interests. And the NMC, pointing to the 5,000 shippers reached through its programs during 1975, says that this only repre­ sents a small portion of the cargo shifted to U.S.-flag vessels as most ship­ pers are reluctant to provide specific data. According to the NMC's annual reContiniied on Page 29 Seafarers Log �+ Headquarters Notes by SIU Vice President Frank Drozak As the new year approaches, we in the maritime industry, and indeed the entire labor movement, must prepare for a very politically active year. Next year, this country elects a president; also the entire House of Representatives and one-third of the Senate is up for re-election. Today, perhaps at more than any other time in our history, the political events occurring in Washington have a profound effect on all aspects of our industry. This is why all of us must participate in the political arena; the en­ actment of legislation favorable to maritime will determine whether this country has a viable merchant marine in the years ahead. Over the next few years the politicians wc elect will decide many important issues affecting maritime. Upcoming sessions of Congress will be considering legislation such as a bill to curb third-flag rate cutting; a bill to include the Virgin Islands in the provisions of the Jones Act; a bill to establish a cargo preference policy for U.S.-flag ships, and many others. Some of these bills are already pending before the Congress. Senator Daniel Inouye's (D-Hawaii) Non-National Carrier Bill, designed to make third-flag rates competitive, and a bill introduced by Sen. J. Bennett Johnston, Jr. (D.-La.) which would close the Virgin Islands "loophole" in the Jones Act, are two examples of legislation which we in the maritime industry must fight to get enacted. Other bills, such as cargo preference, have come before the Congress in the past, but despite strong victories in both the House and Senate, that particular bill was vetoed by the President. But, because we have met some resistance in our fight to obtain passage of favorable maritime laws, this does not mean we should relax our efforts or give up the fight entirely. On the contrary, we must strengthen our efforts because our opposition is constantly increasing theirs. Many U.S. corporations, particularly the giant multinational oil companies, have fought these different bills because if they become law many of the enormous profits these companies now enjoy, often at the expense of the American consumers and taxpayers, would be severely curtailed. So, it is clear that the future of the American merchant marine to a large extent, is in the hands of the men who work in our nation's capital. And, next year we may be electing a whole new group of legislators who will be in office in some cases until the next decade. We already have many friends in the Congress, men and women who have been very instrumental in helping those of us in maritime in any way they can. We in turn have helped them in their campaigns through our SPAD fund. But, in order for us to continue helping those who are our friends, and also to elect more legislators who are favorable to our interests, we must continue to receive the strong support of the membership through contributions to SPAD. By voluntarily donating to SPAD each and every one of us helps insure our future in this industry. This is the only way; it is the only ballgame in town. Next year's elections could be very crucial, for those men who are elected will decide our fate over the next few years. It is imperative, through continued support of SPAD, that we do our best to elect men who realize the importance of a strong, viable U.S. merchant marine. FIREFIGHTING Once again I would like to remind all Seafarers who do not already hold a firefighting certificate how vital it is to obtain one as soon as possible. I can­ not stress too strongly the importance of the two-day course which is offered at Piney Point and at the jointly sponsored MSC-MARAD firefighting school in Earle, N. J. There will come a time when a seaman who does not have a firefighting certificate will not be able to ship out; and with the construction of new, technologically-advanced vessels that time is not in the too distant future. Upcoming dates for the course are Jan. 9, 16, 20 and 23. 'A' SENIORITY UPGRADING PROGRAM Six more Seafarers completed the SIU's 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program this month and have joined the ranks of the Union's full 'A' book members. I would like to congratulate all of them. As a result of participating in this program, these men rejoin their ships as more knowledgeable, better trained, more responsible union members. The continuation of this important program insures the job security of us all in the years ahead. BOSUNS RECERTIFICATION PROGRAM Eleven more Seafarers completed the Union's Bosuns Recertification Pro­ gram this month, and are now ready to resume shipping, fully qualified to lead our crews aboard SlU-contracted vessels. I wish to congratulate these men, too. This two-month program, one of the most successful the SIU has ever undertaken, is preparing our membership for the future. The bosuns who have participated in this program have learned much about their Union and the state of the entire maritime industry. With the knowledge they have obtained they have been able to assume leadership on our contracted vessels, settling beefs, answering questions and in general making for smoother voyages. In order for our Union to be success­ ful, our membership must be kept abreast of the constant changes and prob­ lems we face. Thanks to the recertified bosuns that job is being accomplished. Edney Named to Los Angeles Economic^ Beach Advisory Units Steve Edney, president of the 9,000member SIUNA-affiliated United Can­ nery and Industrial Workers of the Pacific, Los Angeles and Vicinity Dis­ trict, was appointed last month to two important committees in the City of Los Angeles, and he represents the only voice of organized labor on both of them. Los Angeles Mayor Thomas Bradley named Edney to the newly created City Economic Advisory Board, where he was elected vice chairman at its first meeting. This committee, set up at the request of the Los Angeles City Coun­ cil, is mads up of a large number of business and banking representatives. Its job is to work to retain businesses in the city as well as to attract new concerns to provide more jobs for Los Angeles residents. The City Council recognized the need for such a committee during the unsuccessful fight earlier this year to keep the Van Camp Cannery, which employed 1,100 people, from moving out of the city to avoid paying union wages and benefits to its members. Quarterly Financial Committee However through the work of the City Council, the Federal Government may extend subsidies to the city's two re­ maining canneries for meaningful ex­ pansion. If this comes about, which at this time seems likely, the 1,100 work­ ers laid off by the defection of Van Camp will get their jobs back at the expanded facilities. Also at this time. Bumble Bee is reported to be seriously looking at the possibility of opening a plant in Los Angeles which will provide even more jobs for cannery workers there. Edney said that his main concern on the Advisory Board will be to "keep jobs in Los Angeles." In addition to the Economic Advi­ sory Board, Edney was named to the County of Los Angeles Beach Advisory Committee, which was set up in 1971 to advise the city and county on all matters concerning surrounding beaches and coastal areas. Edney said the committee's jurisdic­ tion will cover beach access, marine biology and engineering, pollution, tideland law, landscape design, sport fish­ ing, surfing, swimming, scuba diving, small craft, transportation, parking and sanitary facilities. Edney has been an official of the United Cannery Workers since 1954 as health and welfare administrator; 1955 as business agent; 1957 as vice presi­ dent and president since 1965. The Cannery Workers Union, which has more than doubled its membership in the last 10 years, has offices in Los Angeles, San Diego, Monterey and Ponce, Puerto Rico. The union will soon be expanding its membership again due to a certification election victory at a cannery in Ameri­ can Samoa covering 650 workers. The union is expecting final certification from the National Labor Relations Board this month. Opfieal Benefit Recertified Bosun Frank Teti (center rear) SIU Financial Committee chairman, goes over the computations of committee member Harold D. Strauss (standing left rear) as Seafarer John Sweeney (rear right) looks on. The other three members of the committee checking the Union's financial transactions are (1. to r.): Seafarers Carroll Patrick Dwyer; George Harrison, and Tom Maley. December, 1975 The Board of Trustees of the Sea­ farers Welfare and Pension Plan has accepted a revision in the optical benefit. Effective Jan. 1, 1976 Seafarers meeting the basic eligibility require­ ments and their dependents need no longer patronize a contracted opti­ cian in order to receive the optical benefit of up to $30 every two years Change for an eye examination and a pair of glasses. Under the revised provision, eligi­ ble Seafarers may go to any optician and must submit the pa'd bill, along with the SIU claim form to the Plan office. The Plan will then directly reimburse each man up to $30 for each eligible claim. Page 7 �Washington Activities By B. Rocker Maritime Authorization On Nov. 13, President Ford signed S. 1542, to authorize funds for mari­ time programs for fiscal year 1976. New authorizations must be passed each year for construction and operat­ ing subsidies, as well as Title XI guarantees. Seafreeze Atlantic H. R. 5197, to authorize temporary employment of foreign fishermen on the vessel Seafreeze A tlantic, was favorably reported out of the Senate Com­ merce Committee Oct. 30 and passed the full Senate by voice vote on Dec. 1. The bill had passed the House on June 16. H. R. 5197 will allow this large, modern U.S. fishing trawler to re-enter fishing service off the U.S. East Coast and will initially employ 20 U.S. seamen. It will eventually employ at least that number of fishermen. The bill awaits the President's signature. Merchant Marine Academies Hearings were held in the House Merchant Marine Subcommittee on Oct. 30 on three bills which would increase subsistence payments from $500 to $1200 per year for students at state maritime academies. Testifying for the Maritime Administration, and therefore for the Admin­ istration position, MarAd's General Counsel, Reading Van Doren, opposed the increase because it is not in keeping with current Federal budget restraint. Bentley Leaves FMC Post After Six Years as Chairman Helen Delich Bentley formally com­ pleted her term as chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission last • month after serving six years—longer than any other woman who has ever headed a government agency. Earlier this year Mrs. Bentley had asked Presi­ dent Ford not to reappoint her to another six-year term, but agreed to stay on until her replacement took office. Mrs. Bentley's successor is Karl E. Bakke, who is a former general counsel of the Commerce Department. He was confirmed by the U.S. Senate last month. During her tenure on the Commis­ sion, Mrs. Bentley was a very active chairman. She simplified and hastened procedures and proceedings covering the regulations of carriers and forward­ ers, and Nonvessel Operating Common Carriers (NVOCC's) in the foreign and domestic offshore trades. In addition, she dealt aggressively with shipping problems, both foreign and domestic, in very direct fashion. Although she was known to have per- .sonal views very favorable to U.S.-tlag shipping prior to her appointment, her chairmanship was marked by a stringent desire to be reasonable and fair to for­ eign shipping concerns while at the same time upholding U.S. maritime interests. Upon leaving her post last month, Mrs. Bentley sent a letter to SlU Presi­ dent Paul Hall expressing some of her thoughts after six years in office. The letter read: "As I prepare to depart from the Chairmanship of the Federal Maritime Commission, 1 want to take this oppor­ tunity to thank you for your assistance in making mine a successful six years. It has been an interesting and reward­ ing experience. "I am thankful to have had this op­ portunity to serve my country and the maritime industry, and to have been associated with so many fine people. A large part of my reward has been the chance to work with individuals such as yourself, and I hope we will have the opportunity to work together again in the future." California Visitors at Hdqs. Alaska Gas Pipeline Two routes are being considered for the Alaska Gas Pipeline: one is an overland Canadian route; the second is an all-Alaska route and would use LNG tankers to haul the gas from Alaska to California. Senator Gravel has introduced a bill, S. 2510, to require the Federal Power Commission, Department of Interior, and other agencies involved to render a decision by June 30, 1976. The Gravel bill would substitute Congressional review for judicial review, and would provide that a decision becomes effective 60 days after it is sent to Congress, unless both houses enact a disapproval resolution. Judicial re­ view could cause considerable delay. The all-Alaska route will provide more jobs for seamen and more U.S. control over energy supplies. Outer Continental Shelf The House Ad Hoc Committee on the Outer Continental Shelf continued hearings on H.R. 6218 on Nov. 20 to establish policy for management of the outer continental shelf. Rep. Murphy-(D-N.Y.) is the chairman of the Com­ mittee. One of the issues which the Committee investigated was offshore safety regulations, particularly diving operations at offshore platforms. OU Spills Two bills have been introduced in the House to impose heavy penalties against oil spillers. H. R. 9294 limits liability to $150 per ton or $20 million, whichever is less. The second, H. R. 10363, sets no limit, but would require a spiller to pay full clean-up costs. The bills have been referred to the Mer­ chant Marine and Fisheries Committee. To Protect Your Job Security in the Fight for Fauorable Legislation Seafarers are urged to contribute to SPAD. It is the way to have your voice heard and to keep your union effective in the fight for legislation to protect the security of every Seafarer and his family. Page 8 After the September membership meeting at Headquarters, Carl Church, secretary-treasurer of the International Union of Petroleum and Industrial' Workers of Bakersfield, Calif., and spouse (center) visit with SlU President Paul Hall (left) and the Union's Secretary-Treasurer Joseph DiGiorgio. Church visited the N.Y. Union Hall to observe the SlU's Headquarters' operations. HowBreak-ln-Service AHecfs Pensions The "Break-in-Service" Rule under eligibility in the Seafarers Pen­ sion Plan stipulates that "Effective Jan. 1, 1968, any person who does not have at least 90 days of covered employment with contributing em­ ployers in one of three consecutive calendar years shall receive no credit for covered employment days cred­ ited to him for the period prior to such break-in-service, and shall earn and he credited with service com­ puted only from the period immedi­ ately subsequent to such break-inservice. "Exceptions to the foregoing rule shall be made only with respect to periods of absence from covered em­ ployment due to the following rea­ sons: • Military service of the United States in time of war or emergency or pursuant to a na­ tional conscription law, pro­ vided the employe makes him­ self available for covered em­ ployment within 120 days after discharge or separation, or 120 days after recovery from a dis­ ability continuing after his dis­ charge or separation from mili­ tary service, but excluding periods of voluntary reenlistment not affected during, na­ tional emergency or time of war. i ^ Disability for the period \ for which disability or hospital ! benefits were paid under the Seafarers Welfare Plan, to the extent of one-half of an appli­ cant's actual seatime, but not in excess of one-third of the total requirement, or in cases of dis­ ability occurring prior to crea­ tion of the Sickness and Acci­ dent Benefit hereunder, such disability as the Trustees find rendered the employe 'unfit for duty*. • Available for employment with signatory employers, to be determined solely by the Trust­ ees, with a proviso that con- ; tinned membership in the Union to be prima facie evidence and ' 8 presumption of such eligi­ bility. "These exceptions shall apply only if the employe has or had credit for service prior to the period of absence. "The foregoing is applicable only to break-in-service on and after Jan. 1, 1968 without retroactive applica-: tion." Seafarers Log (5^01 ,19Clm9.:)fV(v a �+ Analysis of United States Pension Legislation How the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 Affects Seafarers m The following report on the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) of 1974, sometimes referred to as the Pension Reform Bill, highlights certain points of the law in which the individual Seafarer may be most interested. Prepared for the SIU by its legal department, the report deals with areas such as "participation" and "vesting", and explains terms such as "break in service" and "accrual". We urge each Seafarer to read this article carefully and to cut this page out of the Log and keep it for future reference. There are four concepts under ERISA which are important to understand in order to determine your right to benefits under the Seafarers Pension Plan. These four concepts are: 1) Participation, 2) Vesting, 3) Accrual, and 4) Joint and Survivor (Husband-Wife) Bene­ fits. All of these concepts will be explained in the fol­ lowing pages, and this explanation will hopefully settle many unanswered questions. It is important to remember that the provisions of ERISA which contain the new requirements on participation, vesting, accrual and joint and survivor (husband-wife) benefits will not be effective in the Seafarers Pension Plan until May 1, 1976. In ad­ dition, since the Seafarers Pension Plan, except on the question of vesting, has not been amended to meet the requirement of ERISA, much of the follow­ ing discussion will explain only the basic require­ ments of ERISA. As the Trustees adopt regulations in the coming months, additional articles similar to this one will be published. It is important to remeniber that what follows is basically a description of general concepts and not adopted rules. Before discussing any of these four specific concepts, it will be helpful to understand what is defined under the law as a "year of service", and a "break in service". 'YEAR OF SERVICE' In the maritime industry a "year of service" for the purpose of determining Participant status and for the purpose of determining whether an employee has vested rights is 125 days in a 12 consecutive month period. While a Plan may give credit for a "year of service" for less than 125 days, it may not require more. If an employee is paid on an hourly basis rather than on a daily basis, a year of service will be measured by 1,000 hours in a 12 consecutive month period rather than 125 days. December, 1975 Whether the 125 day, or 1,000 hour rule is ap­ plied, only actual employment must be credited. Time during which an employee receives any form of disability benefits need not be counted in deter­ mining whether an employee has a year of service. However, a Plan is free to count such time if its rules so provide. 'BREAK IN SERVICE' A "break in service" occurs if an employee ac­ cumulates less than 62V^ days of service (or 500 hours if he is paid on an hourly basis) in any year. These figures are maximums. That is, a Plan may establish a rule that some amount less than 62V2 days or 500 hours will be sufficient to avoid a break, but it may not establish a rule which requires more than 62V2 days or 500 hours to avoid a break in service. However, in determining whether an employee has 62Vi days or 500 hours, time during which an employee receives disability benefits must be credited in addition to actual time worked. Thus, time (such as disability) must be counted to deter­ mine whether an employee has enough service to avoid a "break in service", but such time need not be counted to determine if he has enough service for a "year of service" for participation and vesting purposes. PARTICIPATION Participation, and an employee's status as a Par­ ticipant, is important primarily because it entitles the employee to receive certain information about the Plan and about his own right to benefits. Speci­ fically, Participants have the right to receive. 1) A booklet describing the rules and regula­ tions of the Plan; 2) An annual report of the financial status of the Plan; and 3) An annual statement of his current right to benefits, including information on vesting and accrual. Under the law, a Plan need not automatically grant Participant status to an employee of a company making contributions to the Plan. A Plan may re­ quire that an employee meet certain eligibility re­ quirements prior to becoming a Participant, and it may also establish rules by which an employee will lose his status as a Participant if he does not have enough employment in any year. Establishing Participant Status As a maximum, the Plan may establish a rule under which an employee is not eligible to become a Participant until the later of: 1) The date on which he reaches age 25, or 2) The anniversary of the date he began em­ ployment with a contributing employer pro­ vided he completes a year of service; that is, 125 days or 1,000 hours, in that one-year period. If he fails to complete 125 days or 1,000 hours, he may be denied Participant status until the end of the first Plan year following his date of hire during which he completes a year of service. Once an employee meets the eligibility require­ ments for participation, the law requires that he be­ come a Participant within 6 months. However, if an employee leaves employment in the industry within the 6-month waiting period, he can be required to satisfy the eligibility requirements all over again. In addition to the permissible rules described above, a Plan may exclude from participation al­ together anyone who first becomes employed by a signatory employer when he is within five years of normal retirement age. Once an employee has become a Participant, he will not necessarily remain a Participant. ERISA allows a Plan to take away an employee's status as a Participant if he has a "break in service" in any year. (As explained above, a break in service may occur if an employee has less than 62days or 500 (continued on next page) Page 9 �(continued from preceding page) hours in any year.) If an employee has a break in service and loses his Participant status, the Plan may require that the employee complete a "year of serv­ ice", (125 days or 1,000 hours) in order to requalify as a Participant. However, under no circumstances, can an employee with any vested rights lose his Par­ ticipant status. BENEFIT ACCRUAL benefit of $50.00, $125.00, or $250.00 necessarily mean that he has a legal right to receive that money? No. Even if a worker has accrued pension benefits, he is not legally entitled to receive those benefits un­ less they are Vested. When we speak of vested rights we mean a worker's legal right to receive his accrued pension benefit. ERISA provides several alternate vesting rules which a pension plan can adopt, and the Seafarers' Pension Plan Trustees have adopted the 10 year/100% rule, which will go into effect May 1, 1976. Under this rule a worker is 100% vested after 10 years of service, which means that he is legally en­ titled to 100%, or all of his accrued benefit. Ten years of service means 10 years with 125 or more days (or 1,000 or more hours). Thus, an employee who has completed 10 years of service and has accrued 50% of his normal Sea­ farers' Pension of $350.00, has an accrued pension benefit of $175.00, and he has a legal right to receive his accrued benefit even if he stops working in the industry, upon reaching normal retirement age. There are several rules concerning vesting which are important to understand in order to determine whether you have vested rights. One of these rules is the "break in service" rule. As explained above, a Plan may provide that if a worker has less than 62Vi days or 500 hours in any year, he has a break in service. We saw above in the section on Participa­ tion, that a one year break in service can result in a worker's losing his status as a Participant. For the purpose of determining whether you have vested rights, the rule is somewhat different. A break in service will result in a loss of credit for vesting pur­ poses only if the number of breaks in service equals the prior number of years of service. The term accrue means to earn or to accumulate. When we speak of accruing a pension benefit we mean earning or accumulating credit towards a pen­ sion. Under ERISA, every pension plan is required to establish rules which determine the rate of benefit accrual. The law provides several alternate ways to calculate a worker's accrued benefit and each is basically similar in requiring that the pension benefit accrual rate be roughly equal to the rate at which an employee accumulates the time necessary for his pension. For example, when a worker has completed one-half of the total time required for his pension, the law requires that he will have accrued approxi­ mately one-half of his pension. So, a worker's ac­ crued benefit is the dollar amount which he has accumulated based on the days or years of work he has actually performed. ERISA does not require that time for which a worker is paid but does not work, such as disability, must be counted to determine his accrued benefit. Also, ERISA does not require that a pension plan count the time worked during any year in which the worker does not complete a "year of service", (125 days or 1,000 hours). Therefore, if a worker com­ For example, suppose John Doe has the following pletes less than 125 days or 1,000 hours in any year, work history: all of his time in that year may. be disregarded in 1976 200 days of service " calculating his accrued benefit. Of course, a pension 1977 200 days of service plan is free to include such in determining his 1978 200 days of service accrued benefit if its rules so provide. 1979 100 days of service Finally, in determining a worker's accrued benefit, 1980 50 days of service completion of a "year of service", (125 days or 1,000 1981 50 days of service hours) does not necessarily mean that the worker 1982 50 days of service will have a full year for accrual purposes. A Plan 1983 200 days of service may provide that to be eligible for a pension a worker 1984 100 days of service must work 16 years, or 5,840 days. Under such a 1985 . 200 days of service Plan, a year for accrued purposes would equal 365 1986 50 days of service days, and not 125 days. Although, as noted above, 1987 200 days of service if a worker completes a "year of service" he must John has a year of service in 1976,1977 and 1978 receive some credit for accrual purposes. because he has more than 125 dSys in each of those years. So, at the beginning of 1979 he has 3 years of VESTING service. Let us assume that a pension plan requires 5,000 1979: With only 100 days of work, John gets no days of work to be eligible for a pension of $250.00 credit for a year of service because he has less than per month, and the rules state that the pension bene­ 125 days, but he does not incur a break in service fit will accrue on a daily basis. That is, each day as he has more than 62Vi days. So, 1979 does not worked equals 1/5,000th of the pension benefit. count for or against him in determining whether he After 1,000 days of work, Vs or 20% of the pension has accumulated 10 years of service for vesting benefit will have accrued, equalling $50.00; after purposes. 2,500 days, Vz ,or 50% of the pension benefit will 1980,1981 and 1982: In each of these years there have accrued, equalling $125.00; and after 5,000 is a break in service .because John has fewer than days, 100% of the pension benefit, equalling OlVz days of service. Because John has a number $250.00 will have accrued. of breaks, 3, equal to his prior years of service, also Does the fact that a worker has accrued a pension 3, he loses all credit for his prior service and so, at Page 10 . the beginning of 1983, he has no years of service for vesting purposes, nor does he have any accrued bene­ fit as his prior service was lost for all purposes. 1983: With 200 days, John has one year of service. 1984: With only 100 days, John does not have a year of service, but he does not have a break either. 1985: With 200 days, John has another year of service, his second. 1986: With 50 days of service, John has a break, but because he has two prior years, in 1983 and 1985, he does not lose any credit. , 1987: With 200 days, John has another year of service, his third. At this point, he has 3 years of service, and 750 days. Notice that although John does not get a year of service credit in 1984, and although he had a break in service in 1986, the Plan is free to count his days during those years for ac­ crual purposes, although under ERISA the Plan is not required to count the time. It should be emphasized that once you have vested rights, which you get by accumulating 10 years of service, you have ^ legally enforceable right to re­ ceive your accrued pension benefit, and breaks in service can never result in your losing those vested rights. Finally, having vested rights, however, does not mean that you can receive your accrued pension whenever you wish. Rather, you will receive your accrued pension benefit when you reach normal re­ tirement age, which under the present rules of the Seafarers' Pension Plan is 65. So, regardless of when you complete your 10 years of service, or when you leave the industry, you will not receive benefit pay­ ments until you reach age 65. JOINT AND SURVIVOR (HUSBAND-WIFE) ANNUITIES When a worker becomes eligible to receive a pen­ sion, ERISA requires that he be offered the option of receiving a regular pension payable monthly from his retirement until his death, or a Joint and Sur­ vivor Annuity. A Joint and Survivor Annuity or Husband-Wife Annuity, is a benefit which provides for benefit payments to the worker from the time of retirement until death, and then, if his wife is still alive at the time of his death, benefit payments to her until her death. Obviously, this type of Husband-Wife benefit is more expensive to pension plans than a regular pen­ sion which ends upon the death of the employee. To compensate for this, the law allows a Plan to reduce an employee's pension if he chooses a husband-wife benefit, and to further reduce the wife's benefit after the worker's death to one-half of what the worker received. These reductions must be based on reason­ able calculations estimating the life expectancy of the employee's spouse. These reductions must be cal­ culated on a case-by-case basis, taking into account the facts of each case. Therefore, it is impossible to put a general dollar value on the amount of a hus­ band-wife benefit. The law requires that when a worker becomes eligible for a pension (even if he plans to continue working), he must be notified of his right to elect between a regular or husband-wife benefit. This notice will contain exact dollar amounts of what each benefit will be, and each worker will have a reasonable amount of time to make his decision. If a worker is going to retire at normal retirement age or later, he will receive the husband-wife benefit automatically unless he specifically chooses a regular pension. But when a worker is eligible for an Early Normal Pension, he will automatically receive a reg­ ular pension upon retirement unless he specifically chooses the husband-wife benefit. In addition, a worker will have the right to change his mind and revoke an earlier decision if he does so before he actually begins receiving benefits. The law also allows a Plan to impose the following restrictions on the husband-wife benefit. First, the Plan does not have to pay the wife her benefit if she was not married to the worker throughout the oneyear period before his death. Also, a Plan need not pay the wife her benefit if the employee dies within two years after he elects a husband-wife benefit, and his death was not the result of an accident ocurring after he made the election. If a Plan wishes to adopt any of these restrictions, participants in the Plan will receive notice of these limitations not only in their summary description of the rules and regulations, but also at the time they must make their individual decision as to whether they want a regular or hus-, band-wife benefit. Seafarers Log �Mt. Explorer: 2000th Ship Thru Suez Canal Coming back from the Persian Gulf after calling on ports in India, Kuwait, Syria, Jidda in Saudia Arabia and Suez, the Mount Explorer (Cove Tankers) was boarded by Egyptian government officials as it entered the Suez Canal and was honored as the 2,000th ship to pass through the newly reopened waterway. Closed to shipping since the Six Day Arab-Israeli War in 1967, the canal was only cleared of wrecked ships and reopened last June. The Mount Explorer, a jumhoized T-5 tanker, then called on Port Said and Augusta, Sicily before headjng for the Gatex terminal in Carteret, N.J. with its cargo of naptha. With its naptha safely in the Gatex tanks, the Mount Explorer and its crew headed for Houston where they were scheduled to pick up a load of wheat and join 16 other SlU-contracted ships headed for Russia with the American grain. • ^ /! • r r -.r ^ ^ -I e> Jf" «< 1E> tti, /w «, ^ I .. ^ J.™. ;• J!,-., Mi , ^m p:j ' A-;'^ a rX' 4"e? „ ;:f f'iii, pj , ^m ^ r 3?' AB J. McLaren readies a cargo net to take on ship's stores at the Gatex Terminal in Carteret, N.J. Shown here cleaning up the Mount Explorer's engine room is Wiper Bill Lyons. Seafarer Stanley .Rowe (left) discusses his vacation benefit claim with SlU Representative Leo Bonser. December, 1975 . v Messman Raymond Ounce sets a table as he gets the crew's mess ready for lunch. Chief Steward Alfred Salem, who has sailed with the SlU for over 22 years, buys a SPAD ticket from Chief Cook Robert Forshee carves a roast he cooked for the lucky crew's lunch. SlU Patrolman Ted Babkowski. Page 11 �SS A/lounf Explorer The T5 SS ivlount Explorer (Cove Tankers) was the 2,000th vessel to transit the newly-opened Suez Canal recently as the Egyptian Navy marked the occa­ sion with celebrations at Port Said and the Egyptian Government presented the ship's skipper, Capt. F. P. Liberty and Seafarers with medallions in the central canal city of Ismailia in a second ceremony. On Oct. 25, the Mount Explorer left the Gulf to carry 23,000-tons of grain to a Russian Black Sea port of call. SS Yellowstone SS Transindiana The bulk carrier SS Yellowstone (Ogden Marine) sailed for the port of Haifa, For the next 10 months, the containership SS Transindiana (Hudson Water­ Israel late last month carrying 15,000-tons of soybeans. ways) will supply the U.S. Navy Base at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba under a $4-milOn her previous voyage, the ship's master, Capt. Jack Gordon commended lion Military Sealift Command contract. On Oct. 13 she was in the port of San AB Jose Sosa for saving the life of OS Frank M. Osorio by keeping him from Juan before returning to her home port of Norfolk. going overboard in a shipboard mishap which sent Osorio, Recertified Bosun Luis E. Guadamud and Chief Mate Robert Gray to the hospital in Durban, SS Delta Sud South Africa. The captain also praised the Seafarer crew for the way they han­ dled the situation. Delta Line added a new port of call to her South American run when the LASH AB William C. Steele was left in the hospital at Laurenco Marques. Radio SS Delta Sud called at the port of Puerto Cortes, Honduras recently. The ship Officer Richard D. Carter was buried at sea there with most of the crew present unloaded cargo from eight barges including 60,000 bags of flour from U.S. citizens on Oct. 1. to the hurricane-ravaged people of Honduras. SS Robert Toombs On Nov. 24 the C4 SS Robert Toombs (Waterman) sailed from the port of SS Sugar Islander New Orleans for Karachi, India carrying 5,000-tons of phosphate. The bulk carrier SS Sugar Islander (Pyramid) carried 24,000-tons of soybeans On her last voyage there Wiper James Aiken and .AB Howard Yaekel were to the port of Haifa, Israel recently. hospitalized in Calcutta. Brother H. Scheard of the steward department was hos­ pitalized in Colombo. SS Arecibo SS Alex Stephens Seafarers and officers of the containership SS Arecibo (Puerto Rico Marine) spread the tarpaulin recently to collect money for OS Jose R. Martino, whose baby daughter passed away while the vessel was in port in Puerto Rico. The crew also sent their sympathy to Mrs. Martino. SS Del Oro Seafarers sailing aboard the C3 SS Del Oro (Delta Line) recently to West Africa collected $122 for the family of 3rd Mate Patrick H. Southern who died on the ship in the port of Abidjan, Ivory Coast. Early next month the C4 SS Alex Stephens (Waterman) will haul 5,000-tons of phosphate fertilizer from the port of Tampa to the ports of Chittagong and Chalna, Bangladesh. SS Del Rio At a safety meeting on the C3 SS Del Rio (Delta Line) last month while at sea, members of the deck department reviewed the operation of ground tackle and procedures for dropping the anchor. Also, Bosun Arthur Campbell pointed out the fiuei points of the windlass to the Seafarer crew. SS Transcolumbia Oiler Ole E. Poulsen of the C4 SS Transcolumbia (Hudson Waterways) was hospitalized recently when the vessel dropped the hook in the port of Bangkok, Thailand. SS Delta Norte Recertified Bosun Jean Latapie of the LASH SS Delta Norte (Delta Line) led firefighting and lifeboat drill last month while the ship was on the South American run. Capt. J. W. Gunn demonstrated the use of the Line Throwing Rocket Gun to the crew as the Oxygen Breathing Apparatus was shown. Taking part in the safety demonstrations were AB's A. Ezell Jr., M. Reed and W, Pittmann; OS M. Evans; Electrician C. Hemby; QMED's F. Kraemer and A. Novak; Chief Steward. P. Lightell, and Messmen J. Zimmer and L. Sigler. SS Robert E. Lee Late next month the LASH vessel SS Robert E. Lee (Waterman) will carry 7,300-tons of phosphate fertilizer from the port of Tampa to the ports of Chittagong and Chalna, Bangladesh. ; ;;t,n uY • ui'jr'i,; • fJOTr!,! iTr' " -'I'-V ^AR\T\^^ / Seventy-one cents of every dollar spent in shipping on American-flag vessels remains in this country, making a very substantial contribution to the national balance of payments and to the nation's economy. Use U.S.-flag ships. It's good for the American maritime industry, the Ameri­ can shipper, and America. Out of Lay up^ the SIT Manhattan Sails on Grain Run to Russia SlU Patrolman Jack Caffey (left) holds shipboard meeting on the supertankers/7 Manhattan (Hudson Waterways) on Nov. 20 as the vessel came out of a near two-year layup at the Seatrain Shipyard facility in Brooklyn, N.Y. At right, are the Ship's Committee of (2nd right) Recertified Bosun James S. Gorman, ship's chairman, who was the ship's bosun before layup, and (I. to r.) Deck Delegate John Japper; Engine Delegate Edward Mastrianni, and Steward Dele­ gate Edward Collins. The next day the vessel sailed from the old Navy Yard to the Gulf to load 65,000-dwt of grain for delivery to Russia. Page 12 Seafarers Log �New Bedford, Mass. ASHORE Washington, D.C. Former head of the Federal Maritime Commission, Helen Delich Bentley, declared in a speech here recently that West Europe fears that Russia's expansion of its merchant marine and super landbridge across Siberia to carry cargo to Japan "could cripple free world transportation." She said they are also using barges on the Rhine and Rhone Rivers "carrying cargo from West Europe to Iran, moving it from Helsinki on the Baltic Sea via a short canal to the Volga River, then on to the Caspian Sea. "What's more, they are using the Trans-Siberian Railroad which traverses Siberia and Manchuria from ChelyaTjinsk in the Ural Mountains to Vladivostock, and which is over 4,000-miles long, as an important segment of their total transportation concept." • MARAD now has an up-to-date record of where every one of the 517 privatelyowned U.S. ships in the merchant fleet over 1,000 gross tons is located in the world's oceans. All ships—except those owned or chartered by the U.S. Military Sealift Com­ mand—will have to report through U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard commu­ nication facilities their arrivals and departures at all ports. Failure to comply brings a fine of $50 a day. The new system is called the "U.S. Flag Merchant Vessel Locator Filing System" and has been tested for 10 months. The U.S. Coast Guard says it has completed successful testing of an aerial pollution surveillance system of multisensors capable of detecting oil spills in all types of weather, day or night. The prototype Airborne Oil Surveillance System (AOSS) is able to detect map and document oil spills on the high seas despite darkness or cloud cover. The sunken whaleship; the SS Ansel Gibbs was to be recovered from her watery grave in Hudson Bay, Canada and sailed to her home port here next year in time for the U.S. bicentennial celebrations. The expedition, led by 46-year-old Alexander Byron for a fourth time hoped to wrest the three-masted whaling bark from her century-old resting place 'neath the Arctic ice. They intend to refit the ship. The Ansel Gibbs sank in 40-feet of the bay off aptly-named Marble Is. in 1872. In 1970, a team of Canadian skindivers came upon the vessel by chance. Byron's wife in Marion, Mass. read about the discovery in the local newspaper and told her husband. On the first expedition in the spring of 1973, Byron and his companions chiseled through 8-feet of ice to make their initial dive in wet suits to the hulk of the wreck. Surface temperature was minus 50 degrees and wind-chill factor was close to 100 below. Divers have found that the 19th Century bark is structurally sound since at construction she was saturated in whale oil and pickled in brine to preserve her wooden timbers. The waters off the windy, barren island, an eroded quartz site, also preserved the wreck because of a high silicone content. Byron said the full search would cost nearly $2-million provided by local, state and Canadian Government support. The Ansel Gibbs was named for a New Bedford youth who was killed serving in the militia in the War of 1812. Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Ex-MARAD chief, Andrew E. Gibson, in a speech recently here told dele­ gates to the U.S. Propeller Club Convention that the Soviet. Union had gone ahead of the U.S. in shipping because of its "carefully orchestrated planning of maritime policy." Gibson said the Administration's handling of maritime is "pluralistic" and lacks direction resulting in the failure to use our shipping correctly. He added that the Government should coordinate "our scattered maritime assets" under one roof establishing an executive level "office of maritime policy" to oversee the Navy, MARAD, Coast Guard and the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration. He urged the Federal Government "to gel out of tlie shipping business" saying the Military Sealift Command cargoes should be carried in commercial bottoms. Furthermore, he urged Federal support for cargo preference for American flagships. Deposit in the SlU Manaus on the Amazon This port almost 1,000 miles up the Amazon River in the heart of the Brazilian jungle was visited recently by the C3 SS Delta Argentina (Delta Line). It took her three days to traverse the distance from the Atlantic port of Belem at the river's mouth to the former rubber capital of the world which now boasts a population of 300,000. Guatemala Delta Line has formally protested to the Federal Maritime Commission on being deprived of cargo from here. Part of the protest said: "During the past two years Delta has had a number of meetings with Guatemala national flag lines and the officials of the government of Guatemala in an effort to work out an agreement that would allow Delta 'equal access' to all cargoes moving in the United States-Guatemala trade. All of these meetings have been unproductive." Blood Bank— It's Your Life New Seafarer Pays Bank Back Port Date Deep Sea 2:30 p.m. .. ... 5:00 p.m. .. . .. Jan. 5 .... Jan. 6 ..,,.... 2:30 p.m. ...... 5:00 p.m. .. ... ... 5:00 p.m. .. ... Jan. 7 .... 9:30 a.m. ...,.. 5:00 p.m. ..,... Jan. 8 — 2:30p.m. ... Jan.12 .... ... 2:30 p.m. ...,.. 5:00 p.m. ...... Houston 2:30 p.m. .. ,,.. 5:00 p.m. ...> • • New Orleans .'. .. Jan. 13 .... .. .5:00 p.m. . • • .. Jan. 14 .... Mobile — ... 2:30 p.m. ... .. Jan. 15 San Francisco . — ... Wilmington .. .. Jan. 19 .... — ... 2:30 p.m. ... Seattle Piney Point .. .. Jan. 10 .... ... 10:30 a.m. ... .. 10:30 a.m. ... .. — ... ...Jan. 8 ....... 2:30 p.m. ... San Juan 11 fYi ni16 Jan 17 ... .. 5:00 p.m. ... .. Jan. 13 .... Chicago .. 5:00 p.m. ... Port Arthur .. .. Jan. 13 .... Jan 14 •• T niiiQ Jan. 15 Cleveland .\.. .. Jan. 15 .... Jersey City ... .. Jan. 12 .... New York ... .. Philadelphia .. .. Baltimore .... .. Norfolk Jacksonville .. .. Detroit December, 1975 UIW IBU 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. — 7:00 p.m. — ' — Blood don-:. Alan R. Gardner, 21, grips pint bottle of his blood he gave to the SlU Blood Bank at the Headquarters Medical Clinic recently. He said the donation was in appreciation for the blood -transfusion his mother received from the Union. Alan is the son of Seafarer Hobert Lee "Duke" Gardner and brother of Seafarers Duke Patrick and Kelly Carson Gardner. The new Seaarer graduated from Piney Point last March. His first voyage was to Ceylon. Page 13 �Oil Cargo Preference Bill Must Be Enacted It has been just one year since President Ford vetoed the oil cargo preference bill, temporarily spiking the U.S. maritime industry's bid for a fair share of our nation's cargo and a stable U.S.-flag tanker fleet. That single veto, coming on the heels of overwhelming approval of the measure by both the House of Representatives and the Senate, and coupled with a worldwide tanker slump had an immediate, devastating effect on our tanker fleet. Com­ pounded by a world-wide slump in the tanker market, U.S. shipyards had many orders for tankers can­ celled and work on tankers already under construction stopped as po­ tential buyers disappeared and a sub­ stantial portion of the U.S. fleet went into lay-up. President Ford's veto of the oil bill was viewed as a victory by many misled by the oil companies' wellfinanced campaign against the meas­ ure. However, the rapid decline of the U.S. maritime industry which followed and the proliferation of new cargo preference policies enacted by other countries seems to have con­ vinced many of our opponents of the necessity of cargo preference and strengthened the determination of our friends to insure that a portion of U.S. cargo is reserved for U.S.flag ships. As a result, new oil cargo prefer­ ence measures will be introduced in the next session of the House and Senate, and the entire concept of re­ served cargo for the U.S. merchant fleet has been receiving new support. In just the last few months cargo preference has received strong public support from such influential mem­ bers of Congress as Rep. Thomas Downing (D-Va.) who, speaking at the Annual Propeller Club Conven­ tion, called cargo preference the "realistic solution" to the problems of the U.S. merchant marine and vowed to lead the drive for new legis­ lation. And Rep. Leonor Sullivan CDMo.), chairwoman of the powerful House Merchant Marine and Fish­ eries Committee, has sent President Ford a letter asking him to reconsider his opposition to oil cargo preference in an effort to smooth the way for a new bill. Industry leaders have also been heard in the last few months calling for a reconsideration of our national maritime cargo policies. Edwin M. Hood, president of the Shipbuild.ers Council of America has testified in Congressional hearings that the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 must be backed by a national cargo preference program if it is to succeed in building a strong, viable U.S. fleet. As we ready ourselves for the next round in our fight to win a share of this country's oil cargo, it is reassur­ ing to know that our friends have not abandoned us and that many former opponents have reconsidered their opposition to the plan. But we cannot relax our efforts to Page 14 .V -,. l«rr.irr Launching a New Era make certain that this nation has a merchant fleet capable of meeting its energy needs. The enemies of the U.S. merchant marine have not dis­ appeared—the oil companies and their supporters are still vehemently opposed to any measure which might force them to submit to any type of public accountability—and the battle to keep U.S. tankers sailing will surely be an uphill one. We have many supporters and allies, both old and new, but it is the SIU, through your voluntary dona­ tions to SPAD, which will again have to provide the incentive and organ­ ization if we are to succeed in this important endeavor. The Staff of the Seafarers Log Wishes Its Readers Much Joy and Happiness for the Season's Holidays and All Good Things in the Coming Year MARIETTA HOMAYONPOUR Editor - in - Chief Voiuma XXXVII. Ng. 13 Dacambar 1975, SEAFABBBSI^tOO JAMES GANNON Managing Editor Official Publication of the Seafarers International Union of North America, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO RAY BOURDIUS Assistant Editor Paul Hall, President JIM MELE Assistant Editor TONY NAPOLI Assistant Editor Executive Board Cal Tanner. Executive Vice-President Earl Shepard, Vice-President Joe DIQIorglo. Secretary-Treasurer ' Lindsay Williams, Vice-President Frank Drozak, Vice-President Paul Drozak, Vice-President Published monthly except twice a month in July by Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO 675'Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. Tel. 499-6600. Second class postage paid at Brooklyn, N.Y. •• BILL LUDDY Chief Photographer' FRANK CIANCIOTTI Associate Photographer 3- MARIE KOSCIUSKO Administrative Assistant i CHARLES SVENSON Washington Correspondent t', GEORGE J. VANA Production!Art Director 389 •-»V • I Seafarers Lo| ri'.i - �••SEAFA December, 1975 CHficial pabUcatlMi mi th« SKAPARKIIS INTBIINATIONAL UNION • Atlaatle, OoU, L«kM aad Inlaad Watan DIstriet* AFL-CIO One in Ten... Alcoholism Affects Millions Between 80 and 90 million Amer­ icans drink—and among these are 9 million alcoholics. That's the fact. One out of every ten Americans who drinks is an alcoholic. Another fact. About half of all alcoholics are presently working in business and industry. These facts are verified by surveys taken by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse & Alcoholism, the National Council on Alcoholism, the American Medical Association, the American Hospital Association, and the U.S. Department of Health, Edu­ cation & Welfare. Alcoholism causes workers to show up late for work or not at all^— or, worse, to show up and drink on the job. The alcoholic is six times more likely to get involved in an ac­ cident—he is a danger to himself and everyone around him. He causes pain and suffering, not only to himself, but to those who are closest to him—his family and friends. And he loses jobs. There Is a Way Out The disease of alcoholism is treat­ able. The alcoholic can recover and lead a useful and productive life. The problem is that alcoholism is a disease of denial and concealment. The alcoholic usually cannot admit to himself that he has a serious prob­ lem until he has lost all hope. ! Another problem is the lack of un­ derstanding of alcoholism on the part of supervisors and union officials. The tendency is to minimize the seriousness of the problem. We call them "performers" when in fact they are deeply troubled alcoholics. We cover for them, not realizing that we An understanding of the problems of alcoholism, and a helping hand, are provided by Seafarer counselors who are, themselves, recovered alcoholics. Recertified Bosun Jack Bowman—a member of the SlU for 27 years—offers special encouragement to Seafarers in his capacity as a staff counselor. He will be working at the Center for six months. Other Seafarers also serve as counselors at the SlU Rehabilitation Center to help chart the course to recovery. are only making their problem worse. Still another problem is the re­ luctance by some segments of the medical profession to recognize al­ coholism for what it is. Public Health Service Hospitals are notorious for their denial of the problem, and their lack of facilities and programs for re­ covery. Too many doctors still treat acute alcoholism as a case of hyper­ tension or "nerves"—and prescribe tranquilizers. But, there is a way out. More and more, industry and labor are'coming to recognize and understand the problem for what it is—a treatable disease that affects millions of Amer* ican workers. Programs are being in­ stituted to help the alcoholic worker help himself on the road to recovery. The SIU Alcoholic Rehabilitation Program has been developed to meet the needs of Seafarers who have seri­ ous drinking problems. It has been established because the SIU under­ stands that—like workers in every other industry—some Seafarers are alcoholics, and that unless treatment is made available to them, their dis­ ease could be fatal. The program is working. Seafarers are recovering. IWhLO Is the Alcoholic? Of die 9 million active alcoholics in the United States, less than 5 percent are the so-called ^skid row" alcoholics. Hie vast majority are men and women who are working and have fomilies. The alcoholic American comes from all walks of life. He is a doctor and a lawyer, a business executive and a housewife, an airline pilot and a merchant seaman. He is all colors, all races and he comes from all age groups. They all have this in common. Their drinking is seriously affecting flieir work, their relationship with their families and their lives. They have one other thing in common. Their disease—^alcoholism— is treatable. It can be arrested. They can recover and go on to lead pro­ ductive and happy lives. The SIU Alcohol Rehabilitation Center offers this hope to the Sea­ farer who has a serious drinking problem—your problem can be treated and you can recover. 66 We have a national commitment to a coordinated attack on problems related to the use of alcohol. NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON ALCOHOL ABUSE AND ALCOHOLISM There are some 80 million drinkers in the U.S., and of this num­ ber there are 5 million alcoholics, give or take a million. RUTGERS CENTER OF ALCOHOL STUDIES Individual counseling is provided to help the Seafarer better understand him­ self and to aid him in his recovery. Professional counselors have both ex­ perience and understanding in dealing with the problems of alcoholism. SIU Sponsors Seminar on Alcohol Problems Supplement Back Page SIU Opens Facilities for Alcohol Recovery Centerfold Alcoholism is a disease that is treatable through programs that are available today. AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION Alcoholism costs American business at least $8 billion annually. The cost is huge, whatever it is. The human costs are even more im­ portant, of course, and even more tremendous. NATIONAL COUNCIL ON ALCOHOLISM The social problems which seem to be the most pressing today are alcoholism, drug abuse and mental illness. PAUL HALL, PRESIDENT—SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION �^ '"j| .•.\i A 100-year-old farmhouse—comfortably nrfodernized and located on the rolling greens of the HLS Valley Lee Farm—houses the facilities of the SlU Alcohol Rehabilitation Center. • Coffee breaks provide an opportunity for Seafarers and counselors to relax and talk informally. Here, a Seafarer chats with Counselor Bill Hibbert (right), Seafarer Counseior Jack Bowman and Counselor Juanita Kirkwood. Comfortable living quarters are provided in the "bunkhouse" located next to the main farmhouse. SIU Alcohol Rehabilitation Center Mrovides Opportunity for Recovery opportunity to talk vrith others who die SHJ Center provides an ideal miIf the statistics are right—one out have the same problem—alcoholism vlronment for beginning the road to of every ten Seafarers who drink has — and they can Iram how others recovery. a serious problem. He is an alcoholic. have learned to recover from their There is'a professional staff ^ His drinking affects his job, his rela­ disease. They can see for themselves /trained and experienced in dealing tionship with his family, and his daily diat it is possible to live happy and with the problems of alcoholism living. productive lives without alcohol. who are on diity around-the<l(«ck to There is hope—a way out. The The SIU Center is available to all provide guidance and counselling. disease of. alcoholism is treatable, SIU members. All information con­ There are Seafarers who are, and the alcoholic can recover to lead themselvesj recovered ^coholics/ cerning any member at the Center is a useful and productive life. i kept strictly eohfldential. The wholeThe way put for Seafarers J$i:jprpr > pli..^l-time;Juty'to puipose of the proginm'is tolielp the' 'i" ment and understandingJLu vided at the iSIU Alcohol Rehabilitar Seafarer recover so that he can get There are other Seafarers who tion Center. hack to work and be a credit to himare at the Center beginning -their- rdi- ' Located on the 1000-acre farm "self, his family, his Union and his cQveiy—^to help each cither recover. across the river from the Harry Luncoiftmunity.: There is tiine for relaxation^iand deberg School in Southern Maryland, recr«ition TV, bo^, gtimes, swimming, and walking-^o rebuild / the mind. There are comfortable rooms and plenty of nourishing food to rebuild the body. Most npportant, Seafarers have aqf-^i t •ffl V 'K 1-^' t •ii • '• -. - f Si*. ; -V..- f,' V'V.V W-r- sr icy"': tion, and demonstrate that the problem directly affects as many as 10 million Americans. . , A - -r . Living quarters at the Center are comfortable and quiet. Ail of the facilities are designed to help Seafarers on the road to recovery—physically as well as emotionally. I 'M There's time for recreation and relaxation with other Seafarers and counselors. « Special Supplement I .L*- I ' Dining with other Seafarers and staff members is relaxed and informal—and provides a time for talking-out problems. Meals are prepared at the Lundeberg School galley. Administrative Assistant Juanita Kirkwood takes care of the records and also serves as a counselor. All records are strictly confidential, and are seen only by the staff at the Alcohol Rehabilitation Center. Meetings of Alcoholics Anonymous are held at the Center once each week in the main dining room, and attract AA members from the surrounding community. ' The meetings provide alcoholics with the opportunity to share their experience, strength and hope with each other so that they may all recover from alcoholism. December, 1975 r �"The Problem Drinker in Industry" SlU fo Host Seminar on Alcoholism For Union Officials and Members SIU officials and rank-and-file members elected from each port will take part in a weekend seminar on alcoholism Jan. 30-Feb. 1 at the Harry Lundeberg School in Piney Point, Md. Prominent leaders in the development of alcohol rehabilitation programs will discuss the medical, psychological and social problems of alcoholism. The problems of the alcoholic worker will be examined by industry and labor representatives. SIU officiah and members attending the seminar will make recommendations for expanding and improving the present rehabilitation program, and will seek ways to encourage more Seafarers who have alcohol problems to begin their recovery through the SIU Alcohol Rehabilitation Program. SIU President Paul Hall will wrap up the conference with a full commitment that the SIU will continue to support and encourage an inditstry-wide program to help all members with alcohol problems to recover and become productive workers and useful members of their communities. Following is the agenda: THE PROBLEM DRINKER IN INDUSTRY January 30,31, and February 1,1976 Program January 30^— 8:00 P.M. 8:30 F.M. 10:00-10:30 10:30-11:30 11:30- 1:00 1:00- 2:00 2:002:303:306:00- Mike Sacco, Vice Presi­ dent, Harry Lundeberg School "The Other Guy" Welcome Film January 31— 8:30 A.M. 9:00-10:00 2:30 3:30 4:30 7:30 I. Kick Off The Who, What, and Why of Alcoholism— Medical Perspective Frank Drozak LeClaire Bissell, M.D, Smithers Alcoholism and Treatment Center, Roose­ velt Hosp., N.Y. Coffee Break Small Group Discussion Lunch Frank Huddleston, Industrial Perspective Program Director Hughes Aircraft Co. Coffee Break Small Group Tour Center Dinner Group meetings encourage Seafarers to help each other to better understand their problems. A strong feeling of unity is built as Seafarers talk about .their problems and offer each other hope and encouragement. 8:00- 9:00 Union Perspective 9:30-10:00 Small Group Discussion February 1— 8:30- 9:30 A.M. "Why Treatments?"— Psychological Aspects 9:30-10:00 10:00-10:30 10:30-11:30 Getting physically stronger is an important part of the recovery from alcohol addiction. Nourishing meals, p.^niy of exercise and relaxation, and regular medical checkups by RN Sue Shinkle help Seafarers along the road to recovery. j I n SIU Alcohol Rehabilitation Center I I am interested in attending a six-week program at the SIU AlcoI holic Rehabilitation Center. I understand that this will be kept strictly } confidential, and that no records or information about me will be kept j anywhere except at The Center. I ! Name Book No. Address ' (Street or RED) (City) Mail to: THE CENTER Star Route Box 153-A Valley Lee, Maryland 20692 (State) (Zip) Coffee Break Small Group Why Occupational Programs? 11:30-12:00 12:00-12:30 Small Group Summarization 12:30- 1:30 Lunch Departing Challenge John McManus, AFL-CIO Community Services '• G. Shulman, Ph.D. " Vice President, Chit Chat Farms, Pa. . Riley Regan, Director, Montgomery Co. Alcohol­ ism Education, Consultant to NIAAA Maxwell Weisman, M.D., Ph.D. Director, Division of Alcoholism Control State of Maryland Paul Hall Small Group Sessions will be led by the guest speakers and the HLS Center Staff. All guest speakers will stay during the entire seminar. Membership Support Needed Elections For Alcohol Seminar Special elections in all constitu­ tional ports will be held at 10:00 a.ni. Tuesday, Jan. 27, to select two rankand-file members from each port to attend the SIU seminar of alcohol­ ism. The seminar will take place Jan. 30-Feb. 1 in Piney Point, Md. It is strongly recommended that members seeking nomination for this conference have some experience or understanding of alcoholism, either through educational studies, church or social work, or AA. In announcing the seminar, SIU President Panl Hall said fiiat the suc­ cess of the Union's program will de­ pend upon haying knowledgable members and officials in all ports who can recognize a member with a serious alcohol problem, and who have the understanding to encourage that member to seek help. 'The program must have the full and complete support of all of us— members and officers—if it is to sue-' ceed," Hall said. "We've got to help each other. This has always been the SIU way." �The Committee Page Borinquen Committee Iberville Committee 1 Recertified Bosun Felix Aponte (left), ship's chairman of the SS Borinquen (Puerto Rico Marine), takes a photo with the Ship's Committee on Nov. 11 at a payoff in Port Elizabeth, N.J. The committee consists of (I. to r.): Chief Steward Jose Ross, secretary-reporter; Educational Director Jaime Pantoja; Deck Delegate Francisco Cornier; Steward Delegate Eduardo Lasso, and Engine Delegate W. Gonzalez. The ship is on the coastwise run to San Juan. Recertified Bosun Eugene W. Nicholson (rear right), ship's chairman of the C4 SS Iberville (Waterman), poses in the vessel's messroom, as the ship docked in the port of Baltimore, with the Ship's Committee of (I. to r.): Edward Haber, steward delegate; Chief Steward F. E. Smith, secretary-reporter; Edward Armstrong, educational director, and Morty Kerngood. deck delegate. The Iberville is on the run to Yokohama and other ports in the Far East. American Explorer Committee Elizabethport Committee Recertified Bosun Thomas J. Hilburn (standing left) ship's chairman of the SS American Explorer (Hudson Waterways) at a five-and-a-half month payoff on Dec. 4 in Newport, R.I. With him are the Ship's Committee of (I. to r. stand­ ing): departing Steward Delegate Scotty McCausland; Chief Steward Antonio Alfonso, secretary-reporter; new Steward Delegate J. Sullivan, and AB Al Lesschrager, deck delegate. At bottom, QMED Walter Sedez (left) signs his dues checkoff increase for Boston Port Agent Ed Riley. On Dec. 10, Recertified Bosun Vagn "Teddy" Nielsen (seated center) ship's chairman of the containership SS Elizabethport (Sea-Land), goes over a beef with SlU Patrolman Ted Babkowski (seated left) at a payoff in Port Elizabeth, N.J. Other members of the Ship's Committee are (I. to r.): Engine Delegate Jack Singletarg; Steward Delegate J. White; Chief Steward G. W. Gibbons, secretary-reporter, and (seated) Deck Delegate Frank Balasia. The ship is on the run to the Med. Samuel Chase Committee Allegiance Committee \ fi#-fit-:'»/•/: ' ^ .'i 5. ' Six The Ship's Committee of the SS Allegiance (Inter Ocean) gathered at a payoff on Dec. 8 in Stapleton Anchorage, S.I.. N.Y. They are (I. to r.): Deck Delegate Joe Ebbole; Bosun S. Grooms, ship's chairman; Chief Steward C. Hurlburt, secretary-reporter; Steward Delegate James J. Reeves, and Engine Delegate J. Hall. The vessel is on the coastwise run. December, 1975 Members of the crew and Ship's Committee of the SS Samuel Chase meet with SlU Patrolman Teddy Babkowski when vessel docked in New York earlier this month while in transit. They are from left to right (sitting); Chief Electrician Robert Johnson, educational director; Wiper Louis Greaux; Babkowski, and AB Arthur Segueira (with back to camera). Standing are Deck Delegate Leggett Jones (left) and Recertified Bosun Lancelot Rodrigues, ship's chair­ man. The Samuel Chase had returned from the Far East and was on her way to Baltimore. Page 19 �Bll^ New SIU Pensioners Howard C. Kramer, 64, joined the SIU in the port of Detroi* in 1960 sailing as a conveyorman. Brother Kramer sailed for 40 years. He was born in Pennsylvania and is a resi­ dent of Toledo, 'Ohio. David Sumulong, 65, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1955 sailing in the steward department. Brother Sumulong sailed 36 years. He was born in the Philippine Islands and is a resident of San Francisco. John L. Berger, 61, joined the SIU in the port of Elberta, Mich, in 1953 sailing as an AB. Brother Berger sailed for 36 years. He was bom in Sturgeon Bay, Wise, and is a resident of Frankfort, Mich. Henry G. Cracknell, 67, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1957 sailing as a cook. Brother Cracknell sailed 21 years. He was on the picket line in the Greater N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961 and was a steward delegate. Bom in London, England, he is a naturalized U.S. citi­ zen. Seafarer Cracknell is a resident of Smithtown, L.I., N.Y. Maximo L. Bugawan, 65, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of Philadelphia sailing as a chief stew­ ard. Brother Bugawan sailed 31 years. He was born in the Philippines and is a naturalized U.S. citizen. Sea­ farer Bugawan is a resident of Uppeico, Md. Oliver H. Headley, 74, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of Baltimore sailing as a deck engineer. Brother Headley was born in Maryland and is a resident of Crisfield, Md. Thomas H. Fleming, 63, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. Brother Fleming sailed 37 years and served often as a ship's delegate. He was bom in Boston, Mass. and is a resi­ dent of Assonet, Mass. Eugene R. Hall, 61, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of Norfolk sailing as a bosun. Brother Hall sailed 32 years, attended Piney Point, walked the picket line in the Greater N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961 and gave $100 to SPAD in 1975. Bom in Ohio, he is a resident of Jacksonville, Fla. Bernard Feely, 58, joined the SIU in 1949 in the port of New York sail­ ing as a chief cook. Brother Feely sailed 36 years. He was born in Ireland and is a naturalized Ameri­ can citizen. Seafarer Feely is a resi­ dent of Miami, Fla. , > YJ i• Emanuel D. Jones, 73, joined the SIU in 1939 in the port of Baltimore sailing as a chief steward. Brother Jones sailed 54 years. He was bom in Jacksonville, Fla., and is a resi­ dent of Baltimore. Juan Hernandez, 60, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York sailing in the steward department. Brother Hemandez was born in San Juan, P.R. and is a resident there. Ehle N. Cartwright, 62, joined the SIU in the port of Houston in 1962 sailing as an AB. Brother Cartwright sailed 20 years. Born in Oskaloosa, Iowa, he is a resident of Baytown, Tex. William Hemandez, 57, joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of New York sailing in the steward department. Brother Hernandez sailed 31 years, was a crew delegate and is a veteran of the U.S. Army Medical Corps in World War II. He was bom in Puerto Rico and is a resident of Santurce, P.R. Vemer M. Frederiksen, 57, joined the SIU in 1942 in the port of New York sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Frederikseri sailed 36 years and attended the HLSS "A" Seniority Upgrading Program at Piney Point, Md. Bom in Denmark, he is a naturalized American citizen. He is a resident of Kenosha, Wise. Newton A. Paine Jr., 55, joined the SIU in 1939 in the port of Provi­ dence, R.I. sailing as a bosun and in the steward department. Brother Paine sailed 39 years and is a preWorld War II veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. He was born in Provi­ dence and is a resident of Pascoag, R.I. Drugs Mean Loss of Seaman's Papers If you are convicted of possession of any illegal drug—heroin, barbitu­ rates, speed, LSD, or even marijuana—the U.S. Coast Guard wiU revoke yonr seaman papers, without appeal, FOREVER. That means that you lose for the rest of yonr life the right to make a living by the sea. However, it doesn't quite end there even if yon receive a suspended sentence. You may lose your right to vote, your right to hold public office or to own a gun. You also may lose the opportunity of ever becoming a doctor, dentist, certified public accountant, engineer, lawyer, architect, realtor, pharmacist, school teacher, or stockbroker. You may jeopardize your right to hold a job where you must be licensed or bonded and you may never be sble to work for the city, the county, or the Federal government. IPs a pietty tough rap, but that's exactly how It Is and you can't do anytiling about It. The convicted drug user leaves a black mark on his reputation for the rest of his life. However, drugs can not only destroy your right to a good livelihood, it can destroy your life. Drug abuse presents a serious threat to both your physical and mental health, and the personal safety of those around you. This is especially true aboard ship where clear minds and qukk reflexes are essential at all times for the safe operation of the vessel. Don't let drugs destroy your natural r^t to a good, happy, productive life. Stay drug free and steer a clear course. Page 20 Seafarers Log �New SlU Pensioners William P. Connerfy, 58, joined the S'U in 1947 in the port of New York sailing as an oiler. Brother Connerty was born in Cambridge, Mass. and is a resident of Somervilic, Ma.ss. - Philip J. Gajcwski, 65, joined the SIU in the port of Detroit in 1960 sailing as an AB. Brother Gajewski sailed 32 years. He was born in Cheboygan, Mich, and is a resident there. Woodrow Johnson, 48, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. Brother Johnson sailed 22 years, as a bosun since 1951, and was oh the picket line in many Union beefs. Born in Wesc Virginia, he is a resident of Los Angeles. Stephano G. Girolomo, 52, joined the SIU in 1940 in the port of New York sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Girolomo sailed 30 years and walked the picket line in the RMR beef and the Greater N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961. He was also given an SIU Personal Safety Award in 1960 for sailing aboard an acci­ dent-free ship, the SS Elizabeth. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he is a resident of St. Petersburg, Fla. i'k:^ Personals Joseph Spak Please contact the editor of the Sea­ farers Log as soon as possible at (212) 499-6600, ext. 242. Sail S. Ahmed Please contact the editor of the Sea­ farers Log as soon as possible at (212) 499-6600, ext. 242. Joseph Michael Novofny Basil C. Wyatt, Brigadier Secretary of the Salvation Army asks that you contact him at P.O. Box 5236, Atlanta, Ga. 30307. Bill Thompson Your sister Betty asks that you con­ tact her as soon as possible at 3691 62 St. N., St. Petersburg, Fla., or call her at 345-0802. Minuard Freeland Fields Mrs. Elizabeth Frey requests that you contact her as soon as possible at 7559 Broadway, Cleveland, Ohio 44105, or call her at (216) 883-6806. Norman Decatur Gilliken, Jr. Mrs. Connie Slade asks that you con­ tact her at 6711 Nebraska Ave., Tampa, Fla. 33604, Politics James L. Ward, 61, joined the SIU in 1942 in the port of New York sailing as an oiler. Brother Ward sailed 33 years and received two SIU Personal Safety Awards for sailing aboard the accident-free ships, the 55 Seatrain Louisiana and the 55 Seatmin New Jersey in 1960 and 1961. He is a U.S., Navy veteran of World War II. Seafarer Ward was born in Calvert County, Md. and is a resident of Houston. Donate to SPAD December, 1975 f'^ Nils H. Richardson, 75, joined the SIU in 1938 in the port of Baltimore sailing as an AB and bosun. Brother Richardson sailed 60 years and dur­ ing four wars. He was on the picket line in the 1946 General strike, 1947 Isthmian strike and the Eastern and Gulf Sailors Assn. strike in Balti­ more. Seafarer Richardson was also a member of the ISU in 1928 and the National Sailors and Eiremens Union of Great Britain and Ireland from 1917 to 1920. Born in Fredrikstad, Norway, he became a U.S. nat­ uralized citizen after he came here in 1920. He writes poetry and col­ lects photos and newspaper clippings for his scrapbook. He's a resident of Riviera Beach, Md. with his wife, Ida. David A. Wright, 55, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of Mobile sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Wright was born in Hellin, Ala. and is a resident of New Orleans. George C. Gierczic, 62, joined the SIU in 1941 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. Brother Gierczic sailed for 34 years. He was born in Wisconsin and is a resident of Wash­ burn, Wise. f Harry A. E. Jurgenson, 64, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of New York sailing as a pumpman. Brother Jurgenson sailed 48 years and was on the picket line in the Robin Line strike in 1962. A native of Estonia, USSR, he is a resident of New York City. .s , - •\ • J—' Jan M. Kolodziej, 66, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1951 sailing as an AB and bosun. Brother Kolodziej walked the picket line in both the N.Y. Harbor strike of 1961 and the Robin Line strike of 1962. In 1972, he upgraded to quarter­ master at the HLSS, Piney Point, Md. He was born in Adams, Mass. and is a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y. Seafarers Welfare, Pension, and Vacation Plans Cash Benefits Paid Number Oct. 23-Nov. 26, 1975 SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN ELIGIBLES Death In Hospital Daily @ $1.00 In Hospital Daily @ $3.00 Hospital & Hospital Extras Surgical Sickness & Accident @ $8.00 Special Equipment Optical Supplemental Medicare Premiums • DEPENDENTS OF ELIGIBLES Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits In Hospital Surgical Maternity Blood Transfusions Optical Amount MONTH TO DATE MONTH TO DATE YEAR TO DATE 15 415 158 20 7 6,969 1 208 65 139 5,470 1,839 164 37 70,088 24 1,990 353 548 11 163 36 1 136 4,218 608 1,238 182 17 1,443 124,992.70 3,544.42 22,998.91 11,473.85 24.50 3,585.09 929,593.45 25,852.15 171,105.78 54,508.10 1,700.50 36,981.82 16 212 125 20 95 1 3 — 2,023 129 1,810 1,209 140 742 5 25 6 19,860 60,000.00 25,196.60 4,355.89 3,394.75 2,008.88 90.00 726.94 — 14,201.70 410,000.00 262,684.63 46,777.87 22,369.66 18,345.30 278.00 5,564.30 2,006.00 140,267.90 12 111 5,491.04 42,375.85 11,260 2,954 873 26,693 111,847 24,124 9,245 145,216 398,231.26 596,098.70 571,006.40 $1 ,565,336.36 3,248,218.41 5,803,494.00 5,256,197.70 $14,307,910.11 . $ 48,491.50 415.00 474.00 2,538.25 620.50 55,752.00 327.00 5,450.04 2,077.70 YEAR TO DATE $ 412,841.80 5,470.00 5,517.00 16,716.67 2,613.42 560,704.00 3,554.04 53,863.97 16,526.20 PENSIONERS & DEPENDENTS Death Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits & Other Medical Expenses .. Surgical Optical Blood Transfusions Special Equipment Dental Supplemental Medicare Premiums SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM s Porkchops Francis D. Potter, 65, joined the SIU in the port of St. Ignance, Mich, in 1961 sailing as an oiler. Brother Potter sailed 39 years. He was born in Antrim, Mich, and is a resident of Cheboygan, Mich. TOTALS Total Seafarers Welfare Plan Total Seafarers Pension Plan Total Seafarers Vacation Plan Total Seafarers Welfare, Pension & Vacation Page 21 \ �jTinal Bepartiire« Frank G. Ortiz, 61, expired on Oct, 20. Brother Ortiz joined the SIU in the port of Balti­ more in 1962 sail­ ing as deck mamtenance. He sailed 42 years. A native of Tampa, he was a resident of New Orleans. Surviving are his widow, Ce­ celia of Manila; two sons, Michael and Dominic; three daughters, Anna Marie, Hariel and Laura; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ortiz; two sisters, Mrs. Lolita Bone of Baltimore and Mrs. George Williamson of Hialeah, Fla. and an uncle, Oscar Baez of New York City. r I (J!-I u ii -,4 .! •' r.r i i{ ', f I .• .fV \ ! I • Clarence A. Christ, 49, died on Oct. 31, 1974. Brother Christ joined the SIU-aflBliated IBU in the port of New Orleans in 1962 sailing as a deckhand for Nebel Towing Co. in 1961, Dixie Carriers in 1964, Crescent Towing in 1965, Inland Tugs in 1966 and Coyle Lines from 1961 to 1974. He was born in Plaquemine, La., and was a resident of New Orleans. Surviving is a sister, Mrs, P. E. Gauthreaux Sr. of Plaquemine. Miguel A. Rodri­ guez, 52, died in the Hospital de la Cap­ ital, Rio Piedros, P.R. on Aug. 25. Brother Rodriguez joined the SIU in the port of San Juan in 1970 sailing as a crane maintenance electrician. Seafarer Rodriguez was a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. He was bom in Santurce, P.R. and was a resident of Rio Piedras. Surviving are his widow, Aida; three sons, Edward, Felix and Francis; two daughters, Denise and Di­ ana and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Juan Rodriguez of Adjuntas, P.R. Mason J. Holder, 44, died-on Nov. 3. Brother Holder joined the SIU in the port of New Or­ leans in 1964 sail­ ing as a bosun. He attended an Educa­ tional Crews Con­ ference at Piney Point in 1970 and gave $100 to SPAD in 1971. Seafarer Holder was a veteran of the post-World War II U.S. Navy. A native of New Orleans, he was a resident of Gretna, La. Surviving are his father. Mason, of New Orleans and his brother, Bryan, of Gretna. SIU pensioner Richard S. Asmont, 40, died of natural causes in the USPHS Hospital, Staten Island, N.Y. on Oct. 11. Brother Asmont joined the Union in the port of New York in 1956 sailing as a 3rd cook. He walked the picket line in the 1963 Rotobroil strike. A native of Nanticoke, Pa., he was a resident of Johnson City, N.Y. Surviving are his father, John of Binghamton, N.Y. and a sister, Mrs. Alfreda A. Johnston of Johnson City. Charles W. Wag­ ner, 46, died at home in Ocean Gate, N.J. on Sept. 22. Brother Wagner joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1971 sail­ ing as a chief elec­ trician and QMED. He attended the MEBA Upgrading School of Marine Engineering in New York City in 1970 and took the LNG course at Piney Point in 1974. Seafarer Wagner was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in the Korean War. He was bom in Elizabeth, N.J. Burial was in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Toms River, N.J. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Wagner and a broth­ er, John, all of Southampton, Pa. Boyd E. Thomp­ son, 53, succumbed to a heart attack at home in Puyallup, Wash, on Oct. 10. Brother Thompson joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of Baltimore sailing as an AB. He sailed for 25 years. Seafarer Thompson was born in North Dakota. Cremation took place in the Tacoma (Wash.) Mausoleum. Surviving are his widow. Myrtle of Sumner, Wash, and his parents, Mr, and Mrs. Sabin Thomp­ son. Aquiline Loren Gonzales, 63, died in Manila in May 1974. Brother Gon­ zales joined the SIU in the port of New -i York in 1956 sail- • ing as an oUer. He sailed 29 years. Bom in Manila, he was a resident there. Seafarer Gonzales was a naturalized American citizen. Interment was in Ma­ nila. Surviving are his widow, Juliana; three sons, Aquilino, Roberto and Jose and a daughter, Emerita. Herbert E. Ja­ cobs, 58, died on Oct. 4. Brother Ja­ cobs joined the SlUaffiliated IBU in the port of New York in 1966 sailing as a deckhand for the Brooklyn (N. Y.) Eastern District Terminal from 1966 to 1975 and for Socony Paint Products from 1942 to 1965. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps in World War II. A native of Brooklyn, he was a resi­ dent there. Surviving are three offspring and a sister, Mrs. Edna Gancary of Brooklyn. Larkin C. Smhh, 68, died on Oct. 29. Brother Smith join­ ed the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1960 sailing as a 2nd cook. He sailed 37 years and was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. A native of Missis­ sippi, he was a resident of Tupelo, Miss. Surviving are his widow, Lila; a stepdaughter, Robey Jean Blevins; his mother, Ottie and a sister, Dorothy, both of Tupelo. SIU pensioner James T. Balmy, 79, passed away from natural causes in Mt. Sinai Hospital, New York City on Oct. 11. Brother Balmy joined the Union in the port of New York in 1951 sailing as an oiler. He sailed 40 years, was on the picket lines in the N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961, the Robin Line strike in 1962 and the District Council 37 beef in 1965 and received an SIU Personal Safety Award in 1960 for sailing aboard the accidentfree ship,' the SS Antinous. Born in Rus­ sia, he was a resident of Middle Village, Queens, N.Y. Cremation took place in the Garden State Crematory, North Bergen, N.J. Surviving is his widow, Elizabeth. Marion L. V. As­ kew, 52, died on Oct. 10. Brother Askew joined the SlU-afiiliated IBU in the port of Phila­ delphia in 1970 sail­ ing as an AB and chief mate for the Mariner Towing Co. from 1969 to 1975, He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. Born in Virginia, he was a resi­ dent of Hopewell, Va. Surviving are three sons, Ronald of Petersburg, Va.; Thomas and John, both of Hopewell. Robert F. Stew­ art, 69, passed away from natural causes in French Hospital, New York City on Aug. 20, 1971. Brother Stewart joined the SIU in 1948 in the port of New York sailing as a chief electrician. He sailed 26 years and was on the picket line in the 1962 Robin Line strike. A native of Brooklyn, N.Y., he was a resident of East Meadow, L.I., N.Y. Burial was in Holy Rood Cemetery, Westbury, L.I., N.Y. Surviving are two sons, Robert of East Meadow, and Jo­ seph, and a daughter, Joan, of New City, N.Y. Sen Y. Peon, 56, died of a heart at­ tack on Oct. 31. Brother Poon joined the SIU in the port of San Francisco in 1970 sailing as a cook. He was an HLSS upgrader. A native of China, he was a resident of San Francisco. Surviving are his widow. Rose Sue Bon; three sons, Gilbert, Paul and David, and a daughter, Judy. SIU pensioner Lloyd Short, 70, died of a stroke in Beaufort County Hospital, Washing­ ton, N.C. on Sept. 23. Brother Short [ joined the Union in 1941 in the port of Baltimore sailing as a fireman-watertender. He sailed 29 years. Born in Virginia, he was a resident of Bath, N.C. Interment was in Oakdale Cemetery, Washington. Surviving is his widow, Madge. Edward C. Mishanski, 52, died of head injuries in Weehawken, N.J. on Sept. 27. Brother Mishanski joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New York sailing in the steward department. He was on the picket line in the Greater N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961 and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. Born in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., he was a resident there. Burial was in Wilkes-Barre. Sur­ viving are a brother and a sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Mishanski of Phil­ adelphia and his mother, Helen, of Wilkes-Barre. IBU pensioner Mildred D. Durante, 72, passed away in Chicago on Sept. 26. Sister Durante joined the Union as a ship housekeeper sailing on the Great Lakes. She was born in Chicago and was a resident there. Surviving are a brother. Carmen of New Hyde Park, L.I., N.Y.; a sister, Mrs. Josephine Coticchio and a sister-in-law, Marie, both of Chicago. Jesse R. Rowe, 77, passed away on June 16, 1965. Brother Rowe joined the SlU-afhliated IBU in the port of Baltimore sailing as a mate for the Harbor Towing Co. there in 1961. He was born in Newbern, N.C. and was a resident of Washington, N.C. Surviving is his widow, Cora. Thomas Gilhride died in Bergen Pines Hospital, Paramus, N.J. on July 28. Brother Gilbride joined the SIU in 1967. He was a resident of New Yojrk ' City. Surviving is a brother of Brook- i lyn, N.Y. ^ ' Cecil E. Dodd, 40, succumbed to pneumonia in the Norfolk USPHS Hos- i pital on Mar. 25, 1971 attributable to head injuries sustained in a fall into an open asphalt hatch aboard a docking barge on Oct. 2, 1970. Brother Dodd joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of Norfolk in 1961 sailing as a mate for the Curtis Bay Towing Co. from 1954 to 1960, Gulf Atlantic Towing Co. from 1960 to 1968 and aboard the barge, R. K. Davis of the Tidewater Towing Co, of Savann^, Ga, from 1968 to 1970. He was a post-World War II U.S. Army veteran in Korea. Bom in Virginia, he was a resident of Jacksonville. Burial was in Olive Branch Cemetery, Portsmouth, Va. Surviving are his widow, Lula of Portsmouth; , a daughter, Violet Lee; his parents, Nfr. and Mrs. Albert G. Dodd and a brother, Curtis, of Duval County, Fla. Kenneth B. Curtis, 42, died of a heart attack on Oct. 1. Brother Curtis joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of St. Louis in 1970 sailing as a deckhand for Inland Tugs from 1970 to 1975. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of postWorld War 11. Born in Tennessee, he was a resident of Savannah, Tenn. Sur­ viving are his widow, Robbie Jo, and two daughters, Pamela and Rachel. Edmond J. Doherty, 65, died in Annapolis Hospital, Wayne, Mich, on Aug. 2. Brother Doherty joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of Duluth in 1961 sailing for the Huron Cement Co. He was a Union official in the port of Detroit from 1958 to 1960 and in the port of Toledo in 1960. Seaifarer Doherty was also a Democratic candi­ date for state representative in Michi­ gan's 20th District. A native of Cleve­ land, he was a resident of Westland, Mich. Surviving is his widow. f- f i- .!r Seafarers Log �NOV. 1-30, 1975 DISPATCHERS REPORT Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Deep Sea Great Lakes Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit .Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakes Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk • Tampa ^ Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle . . ; Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Deep Sea Great Lakes Alpena ... Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakesj,. ......... Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Deep Sea Great Lakes ^ Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakes TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C December, 1975 REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT Uikftedl ledttsfrial Worker 4 62 18 19 8 10 23 41 29 28 10 35 8 68 0 3 366 2 5 2 2 1 1 5 8 1 2 2 0 1 5 0 1 38 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 2 11 50 9 11 5 0 22 57 8 35 1 34 5 61 0 1 310 2 11 3 3 0 1 3 26 7 3 0 10 2 12 3 0 86 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 148 32 58 22 12 43 136 52 75 27 73 19 146 0 5 863 5 0 2 4 4 3 18 384 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 3 41 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 13 2 4 18 2 10 1 50 360 9 1 8 7 2 4 0 31 127 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 6 1 4 11 3 2 9 36 899 0 0 2 0 1 0 1 4 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 1 53 9 16 11 8 24 40 19 22 9 20 9 60 0 1 302 2 21 2 7 1 2 4 8 3 5 4 7 0 10 0 0 76 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 6 6 0 42 10 0 0 6 1 9 3 0 5 1 0 0 0 1 0 9 1 50 0 14 0 13 4 0 45 8 3 0 0 35 0 5 6 0 1 0 40 10 0 2 0 0 0 0 270 66 0 7 131 13 45 28 10 47 110 35 59 20 41 17 118 0 1 682 7 66 3 13 4 2 12 23 4 17 9 14 2 26 0 2 204 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 4 3 0 1 4 1 0 0 9 311 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 77 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 2 3 12 4 0 3 28 710 2 0 1 1 0 0 0 4 208 0 0 0 1 2 0 1 4 8 0 19 7 12 3 6 4 18 10 8 4 16 5 30 0 0 142 0 7 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 2 0 0 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 5 3 0 25 15 0 9 0 2 5 0 1 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 11 2 23 34 0 6 11 6 0 26 7 3 0 1 18 12 0 0 4 2 0 24 12 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 169 102 4 70 9 24 11 8 26 57 17 54 10 26 10 73 0 0 399 1 1 3 3 1 1 2 1 3 1 3 1 5 0 1 39 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 143 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 2 0 0 1 5 404 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 39 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0• 5 1 2 10 4 0 4 26 296 3 1 4 4 0 3 2 17 186 13 1 0 0 2 1 1 18 84 3 0 0 0 2 3 0 8 110 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 16 4 7 6 2 9 13 1 5 5 6 1 14 0 • 1 96 12 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 5 ENTRY DEPARTMENT Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco •• • • Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Deep Sea Great Lakes Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duiuth Frankfort Chicago Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakes Totals All Depts. Deep Sea Totals All Depts. Great Lakes Totals All Depts. Deep Sea & Great Lakes TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 0 18 8 4 '5 5 8 21 11 19 5 12 4 21 0 0 141 3 54 8 16 7 5 5 35 14 23 10 31 6 41 3 0 261 8 17 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 5 3 1 1 13 0 0 51 0 0 0 5 1 5 4 15 156 951 43 994 4 0 2 4 0 2 0 12 273 407 16 423 5 3 1 12 3 1 4 29 80 61 33 94 f PRESIDENT Paul Hall SECRETARY-TREASURER Joe DiGiorgio EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Cal Tanner VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard Lindsey Williams Frank Drozak Paul Drozak HEADQUARTERS ALPENA, Mich 675 4 Ave., Bklyn. 11232 (212) HY 9-6600 800 N. 2 Ave. 49707 (517) EL 4-3616 BALTIMORE, Md. 1216 E. Baltimore St. 21202 (301) EA 7-4900 BOSTON, Mass 215 Essex St. 02111 (617) 482-4716 BUFFALO, N.Y 290 Franklin St. 14202 (716) TL 3-9259 CHICAGO, III.. .9383 S. Ewing Ave. 60617 (312) SA 1-0733 CLEVELAND, Ohio 1290 Old River Rd. 44113 (216) MA 1-5450 DETROIT, Mich. 10225 W. Jefferson Ave. 48218 (313) VI3-4741 DULUTH, Minn 2014 W. 3 St. 55806 (218) RA 2-4110 FRANKFORT,. Mich P.O. Box D 415 Main St. 49635 (616) EL 7-2441 HOUSTON, Tex 5804 Canal St. 77011 " (713) WA 8-3207 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. 3315 Liberty St. 32206 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY, NJ. 99 Montgomery St. 07302 (201) HE 5-9424 MOBILE. Ala IS. Lawrence St. 36602 (205) HE 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS, La. 630 Jackson Ave. 70130 (504) 529-7546 NORFOLK, Va 115 3 St. 23510 (804) 622-1892 PADUCAH, Ky 225 S. 7 St. 42001 (502) 443-2493 PHILADELPHIA, Pa.. .2604 S. 4 St. 19148 (215) DE 6-3818 PINEY POINT, Md. St. Mary's County 20674 (301) 994-0010 PORT ARTHUR, Tex 534 9 Ave. 77640 (713) 983-1679 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. 1311 Mission St. 94103 (415) 626-6793 SANTURCE, P. R. 1313 Fernandez, Jnncos, Stop 20 00908 (809) 724-2848 SEATTLE, Wash 2505 1 Ave. 98121 (206) MA 3-4334 ST. LOUIS, Mo.. .4581 Gravois Ave. 63116 (314) 752-6500 TAMPA, Fla. . 2610 W. Kennedy Blvd. 33609 (813) 870-1601 TOLEDO, Ohio..... .935 Summit St. 43604 (419) 248-3691 WILMINGTON, Calif. 510 N. Broad St. 90744 (213) 549-4000 YOKOHAMA, Japan.. ... P.O. Box 429 Yokohama Port P.O. 5-6 Nihon Ohdori Naka-Ku 231-91 201-7935 Skipping at A & G ports dn^ped ightly last month after a itirry is limping month before tihat- As re^ported by New York Fort Agent Leon at the December membership fsng is again experted to pick sip con­ siderably this month and in Janoaiy. However^a high percentage of llm|obs tdiipped are still beutg taken by men which demonstrates that there are rtdl good job opportunities for 'A* \men* Page 23 �m Manhattan Out of Layup; On Grain Run Coming out of almost two years of layup at the Seatraiu Shipyard in Brooklyn, N.Y, on Nov. 20, the 114,668 dwt supertanker S/T Manhattan (Hudson Waterways) sailed the next day at 13.5 knots for the Gulf to load 65,000-tons of grain destined for delivery to the Russian Black Sea port of Odessa. MARAD had announced early this year that 1.2-million tons of U.S. tankers were laid up—27 percent of the independent U.S. tanker fleet—but this has changed. The Manhattan and other SIU-con(racted tankers were able to get out of layup and get charters to carry grain to Russia due to the participation by the SIU membership in the SIU's Washington activities. Last month 17 SIU tankers—six out of layup—were chartered to carry grain to the Soviets. The 1962-built Manhattan was laid up on Jan. 15, 1974. In 1969, her bow was modified to cut through ice on an experimental voyage to Alaska's North Slope oil fields via the ice-choked Northwest Passage testing the feasibility of carrying the black gold on this shorter route. Following the India-Pakistan War in 1972, at the behest of the U.N., she hauled grain for the Agency for International Development to famine-plagued Bangladesh where she remained as a floating warehouse 50 miles off the port of Chittagong. Later the Manhattan delivered much-needed grain to Italy and Singapore. Bf > r' tf- if 11: r.. ^ ^ ! I Chief Cook Emilio Barrito (left), Third Cook Edward Collins (center) and Cook and Baker William Karpiak Note the unusual ice bow of the S/T Manhattan when she was moored at the old Navy Yard, now the prepare grub for the Manhattan crew. Seatrain Shipyard in Brooklyn, N.Y. Deck Engineer Bob Verlis (left) of the Manhattan checks pressure on acetylene pump, while in the ship's messroom Utility Messman William Morales (left center) clears off a table. At (right center) Utility Messman Gerald Barber dishes up the pie and in the engine room (right) Fireman-watertender Edward Morales inspects console before the supertanker sailed on the grain run to Russia. EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual injhe Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, I960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Log policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every three months, which are to be submitted to the memtership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A quarterly finance committee of rank and file members, elected by the membership, makes examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recom­ mendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disburse­ ments of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is; Frank Drozak, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 275 - 20th Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 11215 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. Page 24 PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given tor same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this.should immediately be reported to headquarters. CONSI ITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex and national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which'he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION—SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including but not limited to furthering the political, social and economic interests of Seafarer seamen, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of member­ ship in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. Support SPAD to protect and further your economic, political and social interests, American trade union concepts and Seafarer seamen. If at any time a Seafarer feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or information, he should immediately notify SIU President Faui Haii at headquarters by certified maii, return receipt requested. Seafarers Log �Digest of SlU YELLOWSTONE (Ogden Marine Inc.), October 1—Chairman,'Recerti­ fied Bosun Luis Guadamud; Secretary Dario P. Martinez; Educational Direc­ tor Joseph Burkette. $12 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Richard Carter, radio operator, was buried at sea off Laurenco Marques on October 1, 1975 at 15:30 hours. Letter of sympathy was for­ warded to Mrs. Carter. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port, Burnside, La. DEL RIO (Delta Steamship Lines), October 12 — Chairman, Recertified Bosun H. B. Braunstein; Secretary R. R. Maldonado; Educational Director Lyle D. Clevenger; Deck Delegate C. B. Dickey; Steward Delegate Clifton Aaron. $283 in movie fund and $6 in ship's fund. Sent a $50 wreath for the saloon messman's father who passed away on October 8, 1975. Chairman suggested that all crewmembers support SPAD and also advised all crewmem­ bers to fill out their beneficiary cards. A vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for good food and service. Ob­ served one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. ARECIBO (Puerto Rico Marine Navigation), October 17—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Eugene Dakin; Sec­ retary J. G. Guilles; Deck Delegate H. B. Jerring; Engine Delegate G. Salazar; Steward Delegate P. Sanchez. $9 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Officers and crewmembers donated to O. S. Martirio whose baTjy daughter passed away while we were in Puerto Rico. We , sent our sympathy to Mr. & Mrs. Martino. Chairman held a discussion on the importance of donating to SPAD. DEL ORO (Delta Steamship Lines), October 19 — Chairman, Patrick M. Graham; Secretary Teddy Kross; Edu­ cational Director Lee W. Morin; Stew­ ard Delegate Cesar Guerra; Engine Delegate Charles A. Hanley. $71.15 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Collected $122 from crew and sent it to the family of Patrick Henry Southern who was 3rd mate and died aboard ship in Abidjan. We received all of the monthly issues of the Seafarers Log and a fact sheet which was a good one for news. Report to the Seafarets Log: "We have been in Lobito, Angola for 162 days and-this trip will last 222 days. The payoff is to be in New Orleans. This trip has been longer than the average Delta Line West Africa run which usually lasts only 75 days or less. Ship's secretary thanked all for the cooperation they gave on this 222 day trip." Next port New Orleans. DELTA ARGENTINA (Delta Steamship Lines Inc.), October 26— Chairman, Recertified Bosun Arthur J. McGinnis; Secretary J. Sumpter; Edu­ cational Director Union H. Sanders Jr.; Engine Delegate G. E. Connelly; Stew­ ard Delegate J. Bell. No disputed OT. Twenty movies were received this trip for the benefit of the crew and officers. Chairman suggested that crewmembers donate to SPAD. Telegram dated No­ vember 7, 1975 concerning the grain deal and the crewing up of several SIU ships to carry the cargo was read to the crew apd then posted. Next port Takoradi. December, 1975 y i SEA-LAND VENTURE (Sea-Land Services Inc.), October 19—Chairman, Recertified Bosun W. M. Parker; Sec­ retary C. L. Shirah; Educational Direc­ tor R. Tyler; Deck Delegate C. M. Marion; Engine Delegate E. Remiz; Steward Delegate J. Samuels. No dis­ puted OT. Message received from Paul Hall about eleven ships getting grain charters was posted. Captain stated that this ship was starting a safety program again and that anyone seeing an unsafe condition please report it at once. A vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. SEA-LAND TRADE (Sea-Land Services Inc.), October 12—Chairman, Recertified Bosun V. Poulsen; Secre­ tary C. E. Bell; Educational Director S. Senteney; Deck Delegate Carl E. Hargroves; Engine Delegate Dorwin Coy; Steward Delegate Andrew Reasko. $12.50 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Chairman reported message from Pres­ ident Paul Hall on SIU ships getting grain charters. Report to Seafarers Log: "This is voyage #33 West with no problems and no beefs. A smooth trip." Next port Yokohama. JAMES (Ogden Marine Inc.), Octo­ ber 12 Chairman, Recertified Bosun J. W. Altstatt; Secretary L. Coperiano; Deck Delegate John E. Mattingly; En­ gine Delegate Alexander Goga; Steward Delegate Curtis Veazio. No disputed OT. Chairman reported that a radio­ gram was received from Headquarters concerning the activities of our Union officers with regard to the ships to carry grain to Russia. Eleven of these ships were contracted by the SIU. A vote of thanks to our Union ollicers for a job well done to provide more jobs for us including the officers of the ship. MT. NAVIGATOR (Mount Ship­ ping Inc.), October 12—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun B. Swearingen; Secre­ tary B. Burnette; Educational Director J. Dryden. No disputed OT. Chairman reported that the ship will payoff in Port Manetee and called attention to the wire received from President Paul Hall re­ garding grain shipments to Russia. Sec­ retary reported that the Piney Point graduates are doing a very good job aboard ship and gave a vote of thanks to the baker and the third cook. POTOMAC (Empire Transport Inc.), October 31—Chairman P. Burnette; Secretary S. Brown; Educational Direc­ tor Torres. Some disputed OT in deck department. The.Seafarers Log was re­ ceived in Chile. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Report to the Seafarers Log.-"Departing Bosun Perry Burnette would like to thank all of the crew for their coopera­ tion on last voyage. Observed one min­ ute of silence in memory of our de­ parted brothers. Next port, Pt. Neches. COMMERCE (Sea-Land Services Inc.), October 12—Chairman L. G. G. Reck; Secretary Gus Skendelas; Edu­ cational Director Herbert Martin. No disputed OT. Received a wire on the grain deal with Russia which was posted on the bulletin board for all to read. A safety meeting was held and all at­ tended. Chairman suggested that crew­ members keep supporting SPAD. A vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. Next port Seattle. Ships' illieetings JOHN PENN (Waterman Steamship Corp.), October 12—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun John S. Davies; Secre­ tary W. G. Williams; Educational Di­ rector Allen W. George; Deck Delegate Joseph B. Dunnan; Engine Delegate Jose A. Molina; Steward Delegate Jerry W. Watkins. No disputed OT. Radio­ gram concerning wheat to Russia was posted on the bulletin board. Everything running smoothly. SAN FRANCISCO (Sea-Land Serv­ ice Inc.), October 27—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun Jose L. Gomez; Sec­ retary T. R. Goodman; Educational Director Robert C. Miller; Engine Dele­ gate R. Metcalf; Steward Delegate F. A. Stephens. $12 in ship's fund. No dis­ puted OT. Chairman suggested that all crewmembers should support SPAD. A vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. Next port Algeciras, Spain. SEAlT'LE (Sea-Land Service Inc.), October 19 — Chairman, Recertified Bosun Angelo Antoniou; Secretary C. Scott. $5.34 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Radiogram and telegram from Headquarters were received, read and posted on the bulletin board. Chairman suggested that members support SPAD. Observed one minute of silence in mem­ ory of our departed brothers. PANAMA (Sea-Land Services Inc.), October 13—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Cyril Mize, Jr.; Secretary Jack Mar; Educational Director E. Ford. $18.29 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Chairman reported a telegram was, re­ ceived from President Paul Hall, con­ cerning eleven SIU contracted ships to haul grain to Russia. Suggested that the membership donate to SPAD. A vote of thanks to the steward department for good" food and service. Next port Long Beach. SAN JUAN (Sea-Land Services Inc.), October 19 — Chairman, Recertified Bosun William Mitchell; Secretary An­ gel Maldonado; Educational Director A. H. Okrogly. $68.05 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Captain submitted to crew ship movie fund of $185 which was left after spending $350 for new movies. Chairman held a discussion on the new ships coming out for a grain run. A radiogram was posted on the bulletin board about grain ships. SEA-LAND ECONOMY (Sea-Land Services Inc.), October 19—Chairman, Recertified Bosun F. C. Cooper; Secre­ tary L. Nicholas; Educational Director K. L. Hart; Deck Delegate J. P. Pettus; Engine Delegate J. Cameron; Steward Delegate S. Morris. No disputed OT. Chairman introduced a booklet that is put out by the USPHS relating to all hospitals, contracts and doctors and ad­ vised everyone to pick up one of these booklets at USPHS in case of emer­ gency. Next port Rotterdam. OGDEN WILLAMETTE (Ogden Marine Inc.), October 9—Chairman, Recertified Bosun E. K. Bryan; Sec­ retary E. Kelly; Educational Director Escote; Deck Delegate Carlos Spina; Engine Delegate Martin Fox; Steward Delegate R. E. Leonard. No disputed OT. All communications received were read and posted. Chairman suggested that all members should read the Sea­ farers Log to know what is going on in the Union. A vote of thanks to the stew­ ard department for a job well done. AGUADILLA (Puerto Rico Marine Navigation), October 12—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Victor Carbone; Sec­ retary W. Reid; Educational Director S. Wala. Chairman reported that a radiogram was received from Union President Paul Hall that the SIU and the AFL-CIO has won an agreement in Washington to get ships char­ tered to carry grain to Russia of which eleven of these were SIU contracted ships. In response to the message: "Mr. President, Paul Hall, we the crewmem­ bers of the SS Aguadilla want to con­ gratulate you and everyone working with you in Washington for our job se­ curity and for the future of our fam­ ilies." $6 in ship's fund. Brother Olaf M. Lefsaker found $10 which no one said they had lost so he donated the $10 to ship's fund. Total ship's fund $16. Some disputed OT in engine depart­ ment. Next port San Juan. Official ship's minutes were also received from the following vessels: OVERSEAS NATALIE ROBERT TOOMBS ULTRASEA ELIZABETHPORT LYMAN HALL PONCE DELEON DELTA BRASIL ARTHUR MIDDLETON TRANSINDIANA DELTA MAR JEFF DAVIS BRADFORD ISLAND CARTER BRAXTON VANTAGE HORIZON SAN PEDRO PUERTO RICO HOUSTON ROBERT E. LEE SEA-LAND EXCHANGE OVERSEAS ANCHORAGE ERNA ELIZABETH PORTLAND MOBILE MOUNT WASHINGTON LOS ANGELES BALTIMORE COLUMBIA GOLDEN DOLPHIN TRANSEASTERN CONNECTICUT SEA-LAND PRODUCER FORT HOSKINS CANTIGNY COLUMBIA GOLDEN ENDEAVOR SEA-LAND CONSUMER OAKLAND GALLOWAY DELTA PARAGUAY DEL SOL SEA-LAND FINANCE OVERSEAS TRAVELER ALEX STEPHENS ERIC K. HOLZER AMERICAN EXPLORER HUMACAO ST. LOUIS EAGLE TRAVELER OGDEN WABASH MASSACHUSETTS SEA-LAND MARKET SAN JUAN BOSTON DELTA SUD TRANSCOLUMBIA TAMARA GUILDEN SEA-LAND McLEAN TAMPA Page 25 �29th Bosuns' Class Eleven Seafarers graduated from the 29th class of the SIU Bosuns Recertification Program this month and they now resume shipping with a much bet­ ter knowledge of their Union and the entire maritime industry. It is their re­ sponsibility to rejoin their vessels and inform the rest of the membership about the role all Seafarers must play if there is to be a future for the American mer­ chant marine. The recertified bosuns who have completed this very important twomonth program are asserting their lead­ ership aboard all our contracted vessels. Robert O'Rourke Seafarer Bob t O'Rourke, 47, has been an SIU mem­ ber since 1949, and began shipping out as bosun in 1952. A native of Los AnI geles, he now makes his home in New­ port, Oregon with his wife Laurie. Brother O'Rourke ships from the port of Houston. Herbert Libby Seafarer Herbert Libby, 47, has been a member of the SIU since I948j and started shipping out as bosun 15 years ago. A native of Amesburg, Mass., he now makes his home in Lincolnville. Me. Brother Libby ships from the port of New York. Glen Stanford Seafarer Glen Stanford, 49, has been shipping with the SIU since 1947, and started sailing as bosun in 1963. A native of Mississip­ pi, he now makes his home in Slidell, La. Brother Stan­ ford ships from the port of New Or­ leans. • James Moore Seafarer lames Moore graduated from the trainee program at the Harry Lundeberg School and began sailing with the SIU in 1973. He re­ turned to Piney Point to study for his FOWT and QMED endorsements before entering the 'A' Seniority Pro­ gram. Shipping from the port of Wil­ mington, Brother Moore is a native and resident of West Covina, Calif. Duane Ostrander Seafarer Duane Ostrander has been sailing with the SIU since his graduation from" the Harry Lundeberg School in 1973. Shipping as an AB, Brother Ostrander obtained his ticket at Piney Point before beginning the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program. A native and resi­ dent of Seattle, Brother Ostrander ships from that port. Paga26 As the top unlicensed man on ship, and as the leading representative of the SIU at sea, it is the bosun's job to see that all voyages run as smoothly as pos­ sible, with of course full cooperation from the rest of the crew. The recertified hosun is also better qualified to handle the new techno­ logically-advanced equipment which is found on many of the modem ships being built today. It is for this very reason that the Bosuns Recertification Program was established. The SIU must adapt to a constantly-changing industry if we wish J.J.McHale Seafarer 1. 1. "Whitey" McHale, 49, has been shipoing with the SIU since 1945, and he began sailing as a bosun during the 1960's. A native of New York, Brother McHale ships from that port and continues to make his home there with his wife Theresa. Chester Anderson Seafarer Chester "Andy" Anderson, 49, has been an SIU member since 1953, and has been ship­ ping out as bosun since 1961. A na­ tive of Newfound­ land, Canada, Brother Anderson now ships from the port of New York where he makes his home. to play a part in it in the years to come. With the battles now being fought in the Halls of Congress rather than on the waterfront, and with radical changes in vessels and manning, our entire mem­ bership must be kept informed at all times in order to insure the job security of everyone in the years ahead. This then, is the main objective of the bosuns program: better communi­ cation. And, it is the job of every mem­ ber, not only the recertified bosun. The bosun is the leader of the crew, but only if his crew actively participates and takes an avid interest in the affairs of our Union, by attending shipboard and membership meetings, by asking ques­ tions and reading all percent informa­ tion, will this objective be accomplished. Frank McGarry Seafarer Frank McGarry, 49, has been an SIU mem­ ber for 30 years, and he began ship­ ping out as a bosun in 1959. A native of Philadelphia he now ships from that port. Brother Mc­ Garry makes his home in Charleston, S.C. with his wife Adele. Luther Fate Seafarer Luther Pate, 54, has been a member of the SIU since 1947, and be­ gan shipping out as a bosun in 1949. A native of Alabama, he now makes his home in Mt. Vern­ on, N.Y. with his wife Gail. Brother Pate ships from the port of New York. 'A Seniority Upgrading Program t 6 New Book Members Achieving their full 'A' books this month through the SIU's 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program conducted at both Piney Point and Headquarters are six more Seafarers. They are Lucien Shaw, Nathaniel Harris, Nelson Cory Jones, Mitchell Maurstad, Duane Ostrander and James Moore. This brings the total number of Seafarers who have com­ pleted the program to 197. The program was started to prepare our members for the innovations on the new vessels under construction and to maintain the Union's tradition of pro­ Mitchell Maurstad Seafarer Mitchell Maurstad has been sailing with the SIU since his graduation from the Harry Lundeberg School in 1973. Brother Maurstad, sailing in the steward depart­ ment as a chief cook, returned to Piney Point to up­ grade twice before attending the A' Seniority Program. A native of Long Island, N.Y., Brother Maurstad now lives in Minnesota and ships from the port of Philadelphia. viding well-trained, qualified Seafarers for all our contracted ships. Another purpose of the program is to give our membership a better under­ standing of SIU operations, as well as our problems and the best methods to deal with them. By upgrading themselves through the program, they are helping to insure the strength of this Union, a strength which rises out of a solid membership which understands their industry and their Union's role in that industry. Lucien Shaw Seafarer Lucien Shaw has been ship­ ping out with the SIU since his grad­ uation from the Harry Lundeberg School in Novem­ ber of 1972. Sailing in the deck depart­ ment, Brother Shaw returned to Piney Point to study for his AB ticket before attending the 'A' Sen­ iority Upgrading Program. A native and resident of Waverly, Miss., Seafarer Shaw ships out of the port of New Orleans. Politics Is Porkchops Donate to SPAD And, with full membership cooperation, we will be a much stronger, secure Union for many years to come. Leonard Olbrantz Seafarer Leonard Olbrantz, 42, has been shipping with the SIU since 1955, and began sailing as a bosun in 1969. A native of Stevens Point, Wise., he now makes his home in Titusville, Fla. with his wife Margie. Brother Ol­ brantz ships from the port of Jackson­ ville. William Robinson Seafarer Bill I Robinson, 46, has been a member of I theSIUfor25years, and he began shipI ping out as bosun 12 years ago. A ! native of Alabama, Brother Robinson I now ships from the port of Seattle where he makes his home with his wife Amy. Peter Loik Seafanef Peter Loik, 48, has been shipping with the SIU since 1947, and he started shipping as bosun in 1949. A native of Winnipeg, Canada, Brother Loik now ships from the port of Balti­ more where he makes his home with his wife Gloria. John McDonald Seafarer John McDonald, 40, has been a member of the SIU since 1958, and has been ship­ ping out as' bOsun since 1973. A na­ tive of Detroit, Mich., Brother Mc­ Donald now ships from the port of New Orleans where he makes his home. Nelson Cory Jones Seafarer Nelson I Cory Jones has been shipping out with the SIU for I seven years. Sailing as a third c6qk, I Brother Jones stu^j ied for that endorye1 ment at the Lunde' berg School before starting the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program. A native and resident of New Orleans, Brother Jones ships frani that port. Nathaniel Harris Seafarer Nathanj iel Harris, sailing in I the engine depart\ment, is a 1972 \graduate of the \ trainee program at Ithe Harry Lunde\berg School. Before \attending the 'A' 'Seniority Program, Brother Harris returned to Piney Point to obtain his FOWT endorsement. Brother Harris is a native and resident of Mobile. He ships from the po^t pf Houston. " • Seafarers Log �Following are the names and home ports of the 319 Seafarers who have successfully completed the SIU Bosuns Recertification Program. These men have gone aboard our contracted ships to lead the SIU unlicensed crews, and they have held informative meetings, settled beefs, answered questions and con­ tributed toward smoother voyages. Abulay, Edmund Pbiladalphia Adams, John, New York Aguiar, Jose, New York Allen, Enos, San Francisco Allen, J. W., Seattle Altstatt, John, Houston Amat, Kasmoin, New York Anderson, Alfred, Norfolk Anderson, Chester New York Anderson, Edgar, New York Annis, George, New Orleans Antoniou, Angela, New York Aponte, Felix, New York Armada, Alfonso, Baltimore Atkinson, David, Seattle Backrak, Daniel, Wilmington Baker, Elmer, Houston Baker, William, Houston Bankston, Ciaude, New Orleans Barnhill, Elmer, Houston Barrial, Pablo, New Orleans Baudoin, James, Houston Beavers, Norman, New Orleans Bechlivanis, Nicholas, New York Beck, Arthur, San Francisco Boeching, Marion, Houston Berger, David, Norfolk Beregria, John, Philadelphia Bergeria, Steve, Philadelphia Beye, Jan, New York Bojko, Stanley, San Francisco Boney, Andrew, Norfolk Bourgot, Albert, Mobile Bowman, Jack, Seattle Boyle, Charles, New Orleans Braunstein, Herbert, Wfilmington Brendle, Mack, Houston Broadus, Robert, Mobile Brooks, Tom, New York Browning, Ballard, Baltimoit Bryan, Ernest, Houston Bryant, Vernon, Tampa Burch, George, New Orleans Burke, George, New York Burton, Ronald, New York Busalacki, Joseph, Jacksonville Bushong, William, Seattle Butte'rton, Walter, Norfolk Butts, Bobby, Mobile Butts, Hurmon, Houston Cain, Hubert, Mobile Caldeira, Anthony, Houston Calogeros, Demetrios, Seattle Carbone, Victor, San Juan ' Carey, John; New'York CaSaniieva, Michael, New Orleans Castro, Guillermo, San Juan Chestnut, Donald, Mobile Chiasson, Richard, New Orleans Chilinski, tadeusz, Wilmington Christenberry, Richard, San Francisco Christehsen, Christian, San Francisco Christiansen, Egon, San Francisco Cislecki, John, San Francisco Clegg, William, New York Cofone, William, Wilmington Bosuns Honor Roll at 319 Cole, Lonnie, Norfolk Colson, James, Seattle Cooper, Fred, Mobile Craddock, Edwin, New Orleans Crawford, William, Jacksonville Cross, Malcolm, Wilmington Curlew, Jack, Yokohama Curry, Leon, Jacksonville Dakin, Eugene, Boston D'Amico, Charles, Houston Dammeyer, Dan, New York Darville, Richard, Houston Davies, John, New York Davis, James, Seattle Delgado, Julio, New York Dickinsop, David, Mobiie Dixon, James, Mobile Donovan, Joseph, Boston Doty, Albert, New Orleans Drake, Woodrow, Seattle Drewes, Peter, New York Duet, Maurice, Houston Dunn, Beverly, Mobile Eckert, Arne, Seattle Eddins, John, Baltimore Edelmon, Bill, Houston Engelund, Clayton, New YoHc Faircloth, Charles, Mobile Farhi, Israel, Houston Fell, William, New York Ferrera, Raymond, New Orleans Finklea, George, Jacksonville Flowers, Eugene, New York Foster, Floron, New Orleans Foster, James, Mobile Foti, Sebastian, Wilmington Frey, Charles, Jacksonville Funk, William, New York Furr, John, Houston Magan, Kenneth, Houston Gamer, James, New Orleans Garza, Peter, Houston Gavin, Joseph, Houston Giangiordano, Donate, Philadelphia Gianniotis, John, New York Gillain, Robert, Jacksonville Gillikin, Leo, San Francisco Gomez, Jose, New York Gonzalez, Calixto, San Juan Gonzalez, Jose, New York Gorbea, Robert, New York Gorman, James. New York Gosse, Fred, San Francisco Green, John, Baltimore Greenwood, Perry, Seattle Grima, Vincent, New York Guadamud, Luis, New Orleans Gustavson, Walter, New York Hager,Bertil, New York Hale, William, New Orleans Hanback, Burt, New York Hanstvedt, Alfred. New York Harvey, Lee J., New Orleans Hawkins, Tom, Seattle Hazel, John, New Orleans Hellman, Karl, Seattle Hicks, Donald, New York Hilburn, Thomas, Mobile Hill, Charles, Houston Hirsh, Burton, Baltimore Hodges, Raymond, Mobile Hodges, Raymond W., Baltimore Hogge, Elbert, Baltimore Homka, Stephen, New York Hovde, Arne, Philadeiphia Hunt, H. C., Houston ' Ipsen, Oria, New York James, Calvain, New York Jandora, Stanley, New York Jansson, Sven, New York Japper, John, New York . Johnson, Fred, Mobile Johnson, Ravaughn, Houston Joseph, Leyal, Philadelphia Joyner, William, Houston Justus, Joe, Jacksonville Karatzas, Tom, Baltimore Karlsson, Bo, New York Kelsey, Tom, San Francisco Kerageorgiou, Antoine, New Orleans Kerngood, Morton, Baltimore Kingsley, Jack, San Francisco Kleimola, William, New York Knoles, Raymond, San Francisco Koen, John, Mobile Konis, Perry, New York Koza, Leo, Baltimore Krawczynski, Stanley, Jacksonville La France, Dave, New York Lambert, Reidus, New Orleans Landron, Manuel, San Juan Lasnansky, Andrew, San Francisco La Soya, Eligio, Houston Lasso, Robert, San Juan Latapie, Jean, New Orleans Lavoine, Raymond, Baltimore Lawton, Woodrow, Baltimore Leake, Herbert, Baftimore 'LeClair, Walter W.. New York Lee, Hans, Seattle Levin, Jacob, Baltimore Libby, George, New Orleans LIbby. Herbert, New York linoberry, Carl, Mobiie Logan, John, Mobile Loik, Peter, Baltimore Mackert, Robdt, Baltimore Maidonado, Baidfd, laitimorp Manning, Denis, Seattle Martineau, Tom, Seattle Mattioli, Gactano, New York McCaskey, Earl, New Orleans AJcCollom, John, Boston' McCorvey, Durell, Jacksonville McDonald, John, New Orleans McGarry, Frank, Philadelphia McGinnis, Arthur, New Orleans McHale, J. J., New York McKinney, Melville, Philadelphia Mears, Ferlton, New York Meehan, William, Norfolk Meffert, Roy, Jacksonville Merrill, Charles, Mobile Michael, Joseph, Baltimore Milier, Clyde, Seattle Mitchell, William, Jacksonville Mize, Cyril, San Francisco Mladonich, Ernest, New Orleans Moen, Irwin, Baltimore Monardo, Syivester, New Orieans Moore, John, Houston Morales, Esteban, New York Morris, Edward Jr., Mobile Morris, William, Baltimore Morris, William, Jacksonville Moss, John, New Orleans Moyd, Ervin, Mobile Muliis, James, Mobile Murry, Ralph, San Francisco K^rex, Luther, Mobile Nash, Walter, New York Nelson, Jack, Jacksonville Nicholson, Eugene, Baltimore Nielsen, Vap, New Yoik Northcutt, James, San Francisco Nuckols, Billy, New York O'Brien, William, New York O'Connor, William, Seattle Olbrantz, Leonard Jacksonville Olesen, Carl, San Francisco DIson, Fred, San Francisco Olson, Maurice, Boston Oromaner, Aibert, San Francisco O'Rourfce, Robert, Houston Owen, Burton, Houston Owens, Clarence, New Orleans Palino, Anthony, New York Palmer, Nick, San Francisco Paradise, Leo, New York Parker, James, Houston Parker, William, New Orleans Pate, Luther, New York Pedersen, Otto, New Orleans Pehter, Frederick, Mobile Pence, Floyd, Houston Perry, Wallace, Jr., San Francisco Pierce, John, Philadeiphia Pollanen, Viekko, New Orleans Poulsen, Verner, Seattle Pressly, Donald, New York Price, Biliie, Norfolk Pryor, Clarence, Mobile ' Puchalski, Kasimir, San Francisco Puglisi, Joseph, New York Pulliam, James, San Francisco Radich, Anthony, New Orleans Rains.Horace, Houston Raiio, Salvador, New Orieans Reeves, William, Mobile Richburg, Joseph, Mobile Rihn, Ewing, New Orleans Riley, William, San Francisco Ringuette. Albert, San Francisco Rivera, Alfonso, San Juan Robinson, William, Seattle Rodrigjes, Lancelot, San Juan Rodripez, Frank, New York Rodripez, Ovidio, New York Ruley, Edward, Baltimore Sanchez, Manuel, New York Sanford, Tommie, Houston Sawyer, Alfred, Norfolk Schwarz, Robert, Mobiie Self, Thomas, Baltimore Selix, Floyd, San Francisco Sernyk, Peter, New York Sheets, James, Baltimore Sheldrake, Peter, Houston Shorten, James, San Francisco Showers, William, San Francisco Sipsey, Robert, San Francisco Smith, Lester, Norfolk Smith, Vertis, Tampa Sokol, Stanley, San Francisco Sorel, Johannes, Jacksonviilo Spuron, John, San Francisco Stanford, Glen, New Orleans Stockmarr, Sven, New York Suchocki, Leonard, San Francisco Swearingen, Barney, Jacksonville Swiderski, John, New York Teti, Frank, New York Theiss, Roy, Mobile Thompson, Carl, Houston Thompson, J. R., Houston Ticer, Dan, San Francisco Tillman, William, San Francisco Tirelli, Enrico, New York Todd, Raymond, New Orleans Tolentino, fed, San Francisco Troche, Grepry, Mobile Turner, Paul, New Orleans Ucci, Peter, San Francisco Velazquez, William, New York Walker, Fred, Baltimore Walker, Tom, Houston ' Wallace. Edward, New York Wallace, Ward, Jacksonville Wallace, William, Mobile Walters, Herwood, New York Wardlaw, Richard, Houston Ware, Dick, Houston Waters, Aubrey, Seattle Weaver, Harold, Houston Welch, Macon, Houston Whitmer, Alan, New York Wingfield, P. G., Jacksonville Woods, Malcolm, San Francisco Woikman, Homer, New Orleans Woriey, John, San Francisco Wymbs, Luke, New York Zaragoza, Roberto, New York Zeloy, Joseph, New Orleans 'A Seniority Honor Roll Now Numbers 197 Seafarers who have completed the'A' Seniority Upgrading Program have had the opportunity to learn about their Union and its activities, malcing them good, informed Union Members. These men are encouraged to take the delegate's job aboard ship and put this new knowledge to work. Following are the names and departments of the 197 Seafarers who have completed the 'A'Seniority Upgrading Program. JbUins, Francis, Deck Alien, Lawrence, Engine Allison, Murphy, Engine Ahmad, Bin, Deck Ames, Allan, Deck Andrepont, P. J„ Engine Arnold, Mott, Deck Barnett, Jay, Engine Bartol, Thomas, Deck Baxter; Alait, Engine Bean, P.L, Deck Beauverd, Arthur, Engine Bellinger, William, Steward Berulis, William, Deck Biletz, John, Engine Blacklok, Richard, Engine Blasiiuez, Gregory, Engine Bolen, James, Deck Bolen, Timothy, Deck Boles, John, Engine Brackbill, Russell, Deck Bruschini, Mario, Steward Burke, Lee Roy, Engine Burke, Timothy, Deck Burnette, Barney, Steward Butch, Richard, Engine Cammuso, Frank, Dock Garhart, David, Deck Carruthers, Francis, Engine Castle, Stephen, Deck Cavanaugh, Jackson, Deck Clark, Garrett, Deck Coiangelo, Jpseph, Deck Conklin, Kevin, Engine Correll, Paul, Engine Cosentino, Dominic, Deck Coyle, Michael, Engine Cunningham, Robert, Deck Daniel, Wadsworth, Engine Davis, William, Deck Day, John, Engine Derke, Michael, Engine Deskins, William, Steward Dising, Maximo, Engine Dobloug, James, Engine Dukehart, David, Engine Edgell, Pat, Engine Egeland, Ralph, Deck Escudero, Tomas, Engine Esposito, Gennaro, Engine Ewing, Larry, Steward Farmer, William, Deck Farrapt, John, Deck Fila, Marion, Deck Frak, Stan, Deck Fried, Peter, Engine Frost, Stephen, Deck Galka, Thomas, Engine Gallagher, Patrick, Deck Galliano, Marcp, Deck Garay, Stephen, Deck Garcia, Robert, Deck Gilliam, Robert, Steward Gotay, Raul, Steward Gower, David, Engine Graham, Patrick, Deck Grimes, M. R., Deck Hapr, Ken, Deck Haie, Earnest, Deck Haiier, John, Engine Harris, Nathaniel, Engine Hanks, Fletcher, Engine Hart, Ray, Deck Hawker, Patrick, Deck Haynes, Blake, Engine Heick, Carroll, Deck Heller, Douglas, Steward Humason, Jon, Deck Hummerick, James, Jr., Steward Hutchinson, Richard, Jr., Engine Ivey, D. E., Engine Joe, William, Engine Johnson, M., Deck Jones, Leggette, Deck Jones, Nelson Cory, Steward Jordan, Carson, Deck Kanavos, Panagirtis, Engine Kegney, Thomas, Engine Keith, Robert, Deck Keliey, John, Deck Kelly, John, Deck Kerney, Paul, Engine ^ Kirksey, Charles, Engine Kittle$cn,La.,Deck Knight, Donald, Engine Konetes, Johnnie, Deck Kunc, Lawrence, Deck Kundrat, Joseph, Steward ,, Lamphere, Thomas, Engine laner, Ronnie, Engine Lang, Gary, Deck Laughlin, Douglas, Engine LeClair, Lester, Steward Lehmann, Arthur, Deck Lentsch, Robert, Deck Lesko, Samuel, Deck Long, Alton, En^ne Lundeman, Louis, Deck Makarewicz, Richard, Engine Mallory, Arthur, Deck Manning, Henry, Steward Maurstad, Mitchell, Steward Marcus, M. A., Deck McAndrew, Martin, Engine McCahe, John, Engine McCabe, T. J., Engine McMuilin, Clarence, Steward McParland, James, Engine Milici, Robert, Deck Minix, R. 6., Jr., Engine Miranda, John, Engine Moneymaker, Ernest, Engine Moore, C. M., Deck Moore, George, Deck Moore, James, Engine Moore, William, Deck Mortier, William, Deck Mouton, Terry, Engine Noble, Mickey, Deck Nuotio, Ken, Deck Ostrande^ Duane, Deck ^ Paiitter. Philip, Engine Paloumbis. Nikoiaos, Engine Pap^orgiou, Dimitrios, Engine Parker, Jason, Deck Patrick, t.. Engine Poletti, Pierangeio, Deck Prasinos, George, Deck Reamey, Bert, Engine Restaino, John, Engine Ripley, William, Deck Rivers, Sam, Engine Roback, James, Deck Rodriguez, Charles, Engine Rodriguez, Hector, Engine Rodriguez, Robert, Engine Rogers, George, Engine Ruiz, Steve, Engine Sabb, Caldwell, Jr., Engine Salley, Robert, Jr., Engine Sanders, Barry, Engine Sanger, Alfred, Deck Shaw, Lex, Deck Shaw, Lucien, Deck Shaw, Ronald, Engine Sllfast, George, Deck SImonetti, Joseph, Steward Simpson, Spurgeon, Engine SIsk, Keith, Deck Smith, D. B., Steward SmIBi, Robert, Deck Snyder, John, Engine Spell, Gary, Engine Spell, Joseph, Deck Spencer, Craig, Engine Spencer, H. D., Engine Stanfield, Pete, Deck Stauter, David, Engine Stevens, Duane, Deck Strauss, Gregory, Engine Svoboda, Kvetoslav, Engine Szeibert, Stephen, Steward Tanner, ieroy. Engine Tell, George, Engine Thomas, Robert, Engine Thomas, Timothy, Deck Trainer, Robert, Deck Trott, Llewellyn, Engine Utterback, Larry, Deck Vain, Thomas, Deck Vaiton, Sidney, Engine Vanyi, Thomas, Steward Vazguez, Jose, Engine Venus, Steve, Steward Vukmir, George, Deck Walker, Marvin, Engine Wambach, Aibert, Deck Waugaman, Jerry, Engine Wayman, Lee, Deck Wilhelm, Mark, Engine Wilson, Richard, Steward Wilson, Robert, Engine Wolfe, John, Deck Woodcock, Wayne, Steward Woedhouse, Ashton, Engine Wright, Charlie, Engine Zukier, Hans, Engine •ci Page 27 December, 1975 / ^01 �; ! »i \ OMED Grad Gets Diploma QMED Instructor Jack Parcel (left) of the HLSS congratulates course graduate Victor G. Rodriguez with a handshake as he presents him with his QMED diploma recently at the school. Five Complete Lifeboat Class The U.S. maritime industry has seen more radical change and tech> nological advancement in the last 20 years than just ahout any other Amer­ ican industry. And for the American Seafarer who must safely and effi­ ciently handle the advanced equip­ ment on the new ships of today, this technological revolution is more drastic than the tum-of-the-centuiy switchover from sail to steam. All these changes and advance­ ments present the Seafarer, no matter what department he sails in, whh a challenge as well as an important op­ portunity. The seaman is first faced with the challenge of keeping his pro­ fessional seafaring skills on par vdth the changes that have already oc­ curred and those that will occur in the future. At the same time, the modern day seaman has the unique opportunity to advance to new, higher ratings and deep-sea jobs cre­ ated by shipboard advancement. The answer to both challenge and opportunity for today's Seafarer is upgrading at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md. Thousands of Seafarers have already taken advantage of the Lundeberg School's vocational and Six Welders Get Diplomas .J '-.^'• ife. h)' . ^''' Instructor Tom Doyle (extreme right) of the Lifeboat course at Piney Point stands by as his latest class exhibits their diplomas. They are, (I. to r.): Awad Abdulla; Ramon Collazo; Chief Steward Scotty McCausland; Gerald McEwen, and J. 0. Mahaffey. HLSS Lifeboat Class Graduates Lifeboat Instructor Abe Easter (center) with five of his latest graduates at Piney Point. From left are: Smead Williams; Edward Perry, Jr.; Amos Jaramillo; Arturo Lopez, and Gerald Barber. Page 28 Welding Course Instructor Pete Schuffels (extreme left) presents class gradu­ ates of (I. to r.): Steven Williamson; Bill Ball; Marvin Lambeth; Randolph Tannis; Rusty Stewart, and Bill King. Chief Cook Graduates HLSS Assistant Director of Vocational Education Joseph Wall (left) gives Chief Cook George Taylor his graduation diploma and congratulations for com­ pleting the Chief Cook Course at Piney Point. Seafarers Log �for Your JdB'Security X. -' y!fMjKt academic courses. As a result, these seamen have new ratings along ^tvlth an increased earning power. The Lundeberg courses are by no means limited to any one working group or age group of Seafarers. The School has a full line of courses for the black gang, the deck and steward departments. A wiper can upgrade through the School all the way to QMED-any rating; a messman can move up to chief steward, and an ordinary seaman can upgrade to ableseaman unlimited any waters, and quartermaster. From the top unli­ censed ratings aboard ship, it is only another few steps to becoming li­ censed if a Seafarer so choose. Upgrading at the Lundeberg School and job security for Seafarers go hand in hand. The industry is changing and we as the professionals who work in it must change right alongside. Complete listings, descriptions and eligibility requirements of all the SILPs upgrading coOrses at the School are carried in each issue of the Sea­ farers Log- Refer to them, see what you are eligible for and apply when you can. Upgrading Is an investment in your QMED instructor Jack Parcel (2d left) with six graduates of his QMED class. From left are: future as a merchant seaman. Spanraft; Walter KImbrough; Philip Huss; John Rlsbeck, and Eugene Hubert. S. Williams; Alben NMC Fosters Unity and Strong Merchant Fleet Continued from Page 6 port for 1975, Maritime Administra­ tion statistics for the first half of 1975 show U.S.-fllag ships have carried a larger percentage of this country's oceanborne general import and export cargo than in 1974, as well as a larger percentage of the tonnage moved in the liner trade. In fostering this growth, the NMC concentrated on two major programs in 1975: conducting shipper forums throughout the country where shippers could question a panel of high-level Sullivan Continued from Page 3 • The rapid growth of Soviet and other state-owned fleets which "repre­ sent a competitive threat with which our present maritime policy is incapable of coping" because these fleets are "guar­ anteed the overwhelming share of their own cargoes and (are) unfettered by traditional market restraints or profit considerations." • The adoption of cargo preference laws and policies by other nations, in­ cluding Algeria, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, France, Japan, Morocco, Pakis­ tan, Peru and Spain. Informing the President that new cargo preference legislation similar to the vetoed measure would be intro­ duced in both the House and Senate in ihe next session of Congress. Rep. Sul­ livan said In her letter "I hope that the continually changing circumstances in the maritime world will cause you to reconsider your opposition." "If such action is not taken sOon,*^ her letter warned, "the U.S.-flag tankers necessary to supplement our fleet will become hopelessly inadequate." - December, 1975 representatives from maritime labor, management and government on U.S.flag maritime service, and expanding their Shipper Advisory Program which consists of 129 international traffic and distribution executives of major U.S. export/import firms who act as ad­ visors to the NMC. 14 Shipper Forums The Council held a total of 14 shipper forums in 1975, as well as at­ tempting to reach U.S. shippers by cosponsoring six forum/trade meetings, participating in two trade fairs, honor­ ing exporters and importers who ex­ celled in supporting U.S.-flag shipping at 10 award dinners and setting up a task force of labor, government and management officials to help resolve problems within the industry. In addition, they held 15 national and regional meetings of the Shipper Advisor Board in 1975 where advisors could meet with MARAD officials to discuss mutual problems facing the shippers and the maritime industry. In 1975 the NMC also made an im­ portant addition to its internal struc­ ture, setting up a Washington Program Committee to develop Council activity in the Capital, the center of most U.S. maritime regulatory action. In its first year, this Committee has called on over 20 government agencies to promote U.S.-flag shipping interests and NMC policies. Dedicated to the revitalization of the U.S. merchant marine and to promoting working cooperation between maritime labor, management and government since its inception, the NMC did much to advance these goals in 1975 and has laid the ground work for even greater advances in the future. 10 Graduate in LNC Course Charlie Nalen (3rd right) head of the HLSS Engine Department, and LNG Instructor BIN Egllnton (extreme left) pose In front of the school with the latest LNG graduating class of (I. to r.): Recertified Bosun Roy Theiss; Mott Arnold; Joe Valle; George Tobin; Mike Ramage; Recertified Bosun Luther Myrex; Richard PlaskowskI; Recertified Bosun Tom Kelsey; William Arlund, and Art Baredlan. Alcoholism: A Major Problem Today Alcoholism is a major problem. One out of every 10 Americans who drink has a serious drinking problem. Alcoholism is a disease. It can he treated. Page 29 �LUNDEBERG SCHOOL EDUCATION • TRAINING • UPGRADING Course Descriptions and Starting Dates Deck Department ( ABLE SEAMAN I. •f: ;1 , "' i ' ?. i'l- iU I l;'f i/l. ti ? The course of instruction leading to endorsement as Able Seaman consists of classroom and practical training to in­ clude; Basic Seamanship; Rules of the Road; Wheel Commands; Use of the Magnetic and Gyro Compass; Cargo Handling; Knots and Splices; Blocks and Booms; Firefighting and Emergency Pro­ cedures; Basic First Aid, Course Requirements: Able Seaman (12 Months—Any Waters)—You must be 19 years of age; have 12 months seatime as Ordinary" Seaman, or be a grad­ uate of HLS at Piney Point and have eight months seatime as Ordinary Sea­ man; be able to pass the prescribed phys­ ical, including eyesight without glasses of no more than 20/100—^20/100 cor­ rected to 20/40—20/20 and have nor­ mal color vision. Able Seaman (Unlimited — Any Wa­ ters)— You must be 19 years of age; have 36 months seatime as Ordinary Seaman or Able Seaman (12 Months); be able to pass the prescribed physical, including eyesight requirements listed above. Starting Dates: October 16. November 28, January 26, March 8. QUARTERMASTER Procedures; Emergency Launching Op­ erations. Included in the course is practi­ cal experience in launching, letting go, rowing arid marieuveririg a lifeboat iti / seas, recovery of man overboard, firefighting and emergency procedures. Course Requirements: Must have 90 days seatime in any department. Starting Dates: October 2, 16, 30; November 13. 28; December 11, 26; January 8, 22; February 5, 19; March 4, 18; April 1. Engine Department tomated Ships; Firefighting and Emer­ gency Procedures, Course Requirements: Must have rat­ ing (or passed examinations for) FOWT, Electrician, Pumpman, Refrigeration En­ gineer, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist, Boilermaker, and Deck En­ gine Mechanic, Must show evidence of at least six months seatime in any one or a combination of the following ratings: FOWT, Electrician, Refrigeration, Pump­ man, Deck Engineer, Machinist, Boiler­ maker, or Deck Engine Mechanic, Starting Dates: October 16; November 13; December 11; January 8: February 5; March 4; April 1. QMED-Any Rating The course of instruction leading to certification as QMED —Any Rating, (Qualified Member of the Engine De­ partment) consists of classroom work and practical training to include: Parts of a Boiler and Their Function; Com­ bustible Control Systems; Steam and ' Water Systems; Fuel Oil Systems; Lubri­ cating Oil Systems; Hydraulic Oil Sysr.^*:: tems; Boiler Construction and Repair, ^ Hand Tools and Their Use; Use of Met­ als; MiPQhine Tool Operation; Com-^, pressed Air Systems; Fundamentals of Electricity; Principles -of Refrigeration; Safe Handling of Combustible Materials; Piping and Valves, Pumps, Evaporators; Auxiliary Diesel Engines; Starting and Securing Main and Auxiliary Diesel En­ gines; Starting and Securing Main and Auxiliary Units; Engineering Casualty . Control; All Codes of Operation of Au- IT'"-"' V "'•y ^ - rv » • iS SiSSB SS ,:J;? Seafarer Bill Goff, who earned his high school diploma through the General Educational Development Program at the Lundeberg School, speaks with the School's Director of Academic Education Margaret Nalen. , iliary Equipment; Starting and Securing Main Engines, Course Requirements: (If you have a Wiper endorsement only)—Must ^e able to pass the prescribed physical, including eyesight without glasses of no more than 20/100—20/100 corrected to 20/50— 20/30 and have normal color vision. Must have six months seatime as Wiper, or be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have three months seatime as Wiper, (If you have an engine rating such as Electrician)—^No requirements. Starting Dates: November 3, January 12, February 23, April 5. LIFEBOATMAN DIESELS Fireman-watertender Instructor Jack Parcel (4th left) poses for photo recently with his graduating class of (I. to r.): Paul Ferkl; Steve Williamson: Sean West; David Mull; Choyce Jackson; Jeffrey Murray; Earl Million, and Nelson Bumpas. SIU Scholarship Program These are the scholarships offered: 1. Four-year college degree scholar- •SS3 SSSS « iWf m Starting Dates: October 2, November 13, January 8, February 19, April 1. One college and two post secondary trade/vocational school scholarships are awarded to Seafarers each year. These scholarships have been specially de­ signed to meet the educational needs of Seafarers, Application requirements are geared for the man who has been out of school several years, so you will only be com­ peting with other seamen with similar educational backgrounds. The awards are granted in April, but you should begin your application process now. The course of instruction leading to endorsement as FOWT (Fireman, Watertender and/or Oiler) consists of class­ room work and practical training to in­ clude: Parts of a Boiler and Their Func­ tion; Steam and Water Cycle; Fuel Oil and Lube Systems; Fire Fighting and Emergency Procedures, Also included is practical training aboard one of the ships at the school to include: Lighting a Dead Plant; Putting Boilers on the Line; Changing Burners; Operation of Aux- Ul The course of instruction leading to certification as Quartermaster consists of Basic Navigation instruction to include Radar; Loran; Fathometer; RQF; and also includes a review of Basic Seaman­ ship; use of the Magnetic and Gyro Compass; Rules of the Road; Knots and Splices; Firefighting and Emergency Pro­ cedures, Course Requirements: Must hold en­ dorsement as Able Seaman (Unlimited — Any Waters), The course of instruction leading to certification as Lifeboatman consists of classroom study and practical training to include: Nomenclature of Lifeboat; Lifeboat -Equipment; Lifeboat Com­ mands; Types of Davits and Operating FOWT . ship. This award is in the amount of $10,000, 2. Two-year community or junior col­ lege or post secondary trade/voca­ tional schools scholarships. These awards are in the amount of $5000, The trade/vocational awards offer var­ ious options if you wish to continue shipping. In such a program you may develop a trade or skill which would im­ prove your performance aboard ship, as well as help you obtain a better paying job when you are ashore. Eligibility requirements are as follows: 1, Must be under 35 years of age. This may be waived for Seafarers who have completed one or more years in an accredited college or university, 2, Have not less than two years of actual employment on vessels of companies signatory to Seafarers Welfare Plan (three years for $10,000 scholarship). 3, Have one day of employment on a vessel in the sixth-month period immediately proceeding date of application. The four-week course covers: types, designs, construction and characteristics of various diesel engines; nomenclature and principal design features of all parts of diesel engines; formulas and hydraulic 4, Have 90 days of employment on a vessel in the previous calendar year. Pick up a scholarship application now. They are available in the ports or you may write to the following address and request a copy of the Seafarers Applica­ tion: Seafarers Welfare Plan College Scholarships 275 20th Street Brooklyn, New York 11215 Scholarships For Dependents Four scholarships are awarded to de­ pendents of Seafarers, These four-year scholarships are for $10,000 each at any accredited college or university. If you have three years sea time, encourage your children to apply. They should request the Dependents Application from the above address. Seafarers Log • • ..M �High School Program Is Available to All Seafarers principles; introduction to fuel, air, lubri­ cation and exhaust systems; use of vari­ ous gauges, meters and instruments used on diesel engines; care, operations main­ tenance and recording of diesel engine performance; signals used between bridge and engine room; fundamentals of elec­ tricity and refrigeration; basic fire fight­ ing, first aid and safety. Course Requirements: No require­ ments for those who are not interested in receiving the Coast Guard license. Starling date: January 5. QMED—Any Rating; deck and steward department personnel must hold any rating. Starting Dates: November 28; Decem­ ber II, February 5, March 18. LNG/LPG The course of instruction leading to certification as LNG/LPG crew consists of Basic Chemistry, Tank and Ship Con­ struction, Gasification, Reliquefication Procedures, Inert Gas and Nitrogen Sys­ tems, Instrumentation, Safety and Firefighting, Loading, Unloading and Trans­ porting LNG/LPG. Course Requirements: Engine room personnel must hold QMED—^Any Rat­ ing. Others, Deck and Steward Depart­ ment personnel must hold a rating in their department. WELDING The course of instruction in basic welding consists of classroom and onthe-job training including practical train­ ing in electric arc welding and cutting; and oxy-acetylene brazing, welding and cutting. On completion of the course, an HLS Certificate of Graduation will be awarded. Course Requirements: Engine depart­ ment personnel must hold endorsement as Length of Course: The normal length of the course is four (4) weeks. Starting Date: March 8. HARRY LUNDEBERG SCHOOL OF SEAMANSHIP UPGRADING APPLICATION (Last) (First) Mo./Day/Year (Middle) Address (Street) . Telephone #_ (State) (City) (Area Code) (Zip Code) Book Number District Seniority Date Book Was Issued Port Presently Registered In_ .Port Issued. , Endorsement(s) Now Held _ Social Security #. Piney Point Graduate: • Yes No • (if so, fill in below) Entry Program: From .to. Endorsement(s) Received (Dates Attended) Upgrading Program: From. . Endorsement(s) Received. . to. (Dates Attended) Do you hold a letter of completion for Lifeboat: • Yes • No, Fire Fighting: • Yes • No Dates Available for Training I Am Interested In: DECK AB-12 Months AB Unlimited Quartermaster Lifeboatman STEWARD ENGINE • Electrician • Asst. Cook • QMED • Dk. Eng. • Cook & Baker • FWT • Jr. Eng. • Chief Cook • Oiler • Pumpman • Steward • Dk. Mech. • Machinist • Reefer • Welder • Boilermaker • Advanced Pumpman Procedures. • LNG/LPG • Advanced Electrical Procedures • Diesel • Refrigeration Container Mechanic RECORD OF SEATIME — (Show only amount needed to upgrade in rating checked'above or attach letter of service, whichever is applicable.) SHIP SIGNATURE RATING HELD DATE OF SHIPMENT DATE OF DISCHARGE DATE RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: LUNDEBERG UPGRADING CENTER, PINEY POINT, MD. 20674 •- Name Book No. Address (.Street) I-ast grade completed (City or Town) Steward Department CHIEF STEWARD The course of instruction includes classroom and on-the-job training. The Chief Steward will select food and stores for a long voyage to include nutritionally balanced daily menus. He will partici­ pate in all phases of steward department operations at the school, including com­ missary, bake shop and galley. Course Requirements: Three years seatime in ratings above Third Cook and hold "A" Seniority in the SIU; or six months seatime as Third Cook or Assis­ tant Cook; six months as Cook and Baker; six months seatime as Chief Cook and holder of a Certificate of Satisfac­ tory Completion from the HLS Assis­ tant Cook, Second Cook and Baker, and Chief Cook Training Programs; or 12 months seatime as Third Cook or' As­ sistant Cook, 12 months seatime as Cook and Baker, and six months seatime as Chief Cook, and holder of a Certificate of Satisfactory Completion of the HLS Chief Cook Training Program. Starting Dates: October 2, November 13, December 26, February 5, March 18. ASSISTANT COOK The course of instruction for the rat­ ing Assistant Cook includes classroom and on-the-job training in preparing and cooking fresh, canned and frozen vege­ tables; how to serve vegetables hot, cold or as salad; menu selection of vegetables to attain the best methods for prepara­ tion, portion control, dietary values and serving procedures. Course Requirements: Twelve months seatime in any Steward Department En­ try Rating. Entry Ratings who have been accepted into the Harry Lundeberg School and show a desire to advance in the Steward Department must have a minimum of three months seatime. Starting Dates: October 30, December 11, January 22, March 4. COOK AND BAKER (Zip) Last year attended Complete this form and mail to: Margaret Nalen Director of Academic Education Harry Lundeberg School Piney Point, Maryland 20674 The course of instruction includes classroom and on-the-job training in bak­ December, 1975 The test will be sent to the Lundeberg School for grading and evaluation. Or write directly to the Harry Lun­ deberg School. A test booklet and an answer sheet will be mailed to your home or to your ship. Complete the tests and mail both the test booklet and the answer sheet to the Lundeberg School. (See application on this page.) During your stay at the school, you will receive room and board, study ma­ terials and laundry. Seafarers will pro­ vide their own transportation to and from the school. Following are the requirements for eligibility for the Lundeberg High School Program: 1. One year's seatime. 2. Initiation fees paid in full. 3. All outstanding monetary obliga­ tions, such as dues and loans paid in full. I meet the requirements listed above and I am interested in furthering my edu­ cation. I would like more information on the Lundeberg High School Program. Date of Birth. Name. • • • • Forty-two Seafarers and one Inland Boatman have already successfully com­ pleted studies at the SIU-IBU Academic Study Center in Piney Point, Md., and have achieved high school diplomas. The Lundeberg High School Program in Piney Point offers all Seafarers—re­ gardless of age — the opportunity to achieve a full high school diploma. The study period ranges from four to eight weeks. Classes are small, permitting the teachers to concentrate on the individual student's progress. Any Seafarer who is interested in taking advantage of this opportunity to continue his education can apply in two ways: Go to an SIU office in any port and you will be given a GED Pre-Test. This test will cover five general areas: English Grammar and Literature; So­ cial Studies, Science and Mathematics. I ing bread, pies, cakes and cookies; prep­ aration of desserts such as custards, pud­ dings, conned fruit and gelatin desserts. The Cook and Baker will be able to de­ scribe preparation of all breakfast foods, and be familiar with menu selection of breakfast foods, and bread and desserts for appropriate meals. Course Requirements: Twelve months seatime as Third Cook; or 24 months seatime in Steward Department; six months of which must be as Third Cook or Assistant Cook; or six months as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and a holder of a Certificate of Satisfactory Completion from the HLS Assistant Cook Training Course. Starting Dates: October 2, 16, 30; November 13, 28; December 11, 26; January 8, 22; February 5, 19; March 4, 18; April 1. CHIEF COOK The course of instruction includes classroom and on-the-job training in preparation of soups, sauces and gravies. The student will be able to describe prep­ aration of thickened or clear soups, and explain preparation and use of special sauces and gravies. The Chief Cook will be able to state the primary purpose of cooking meat and define cooking terms used in meat cookery, and describe prin­ ciples and methods of preparing and cooking beef. pork. veal. lamb, poultry and seafood. Course Requirements: Twelve months seatime as Cook and Baker; or three years seatime in the Steward Depart­ ment. six months of which must be as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, and six months as Cook and Baker; or six months seatime as Third Cook or Assist­ ant Cook and six months seatime as Cook and Baker, and holder of a Cer­ tificate of Satisfactory Completion of the HLS Assistant Cook, and Cook and Bak­ er Training Program; or 12 months sea­ time as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and six months seatime as Cook and Baker, and holder of a Certificate of Satisfactory Completion of the HLS Cook and Baker Training Program. Starting Dates: October 16, November 28, January 8, February 19, April 1. Note: Courses and starting dates are subject to change at any time. Any change will he noted in the LOG. Page 31.3.) i �343 Have Donated $100 or More to SPAD The following Seafarers and other concerned individuals, 343 in all, have demonstrated an active interest in participating in political and legislative activities which are vital to both our job security and our social and economic welfare, by volutarily donating $100 or more to the Seafarers Political Activities Donation (SPAD) fund since the beginning of 1975. (The law prohibits the use of any union money, such as dues, initiation fees, etc., for political activities. The most effective way the trade unionist can take part in politics is through voluntary political contributions.) Ten who have realized how important it is to let the SlU's voice be heard in the Halls of Congress have contributed $200, three have contributed $300, and one $600. For the past seven months the LOG has been running the SPAD honor rolls because the Union feels that in the upcoming months our political role t,:ust be maintained if the livelihoods of Seafarers are to be protected. ' Sorel, J. Poulsen, V. Michael, J. Hall,M. Leeper, B. Eddins, J. Bryant, B. Abrams, R. A. Spencer, G. MiUer,G.E. Powers, J. N. Lennon, J. Hall, Jr., L. Edwards, K. Buckley, T. Adams, W. Spiegel, H. Mitchell, R. Leo, A. J. Pow, J. Hall, Sr., W. Ehlers, T. G. Bumette, P. A. Air,R.N. Staples, F. J. MitcheU,W.L. Pretare, G. E. Lewis, J. Hanks, F. Elberson, N. Butts, W. Algina, J. Itephens, G. 'Libby^-Hf Algina, J. F. Itevens, W. W. ^LObedahl, H. ^'Swft^lna, F, Reck, L. G. Fagan, W. C^diz,S. AOen, J. urrick, R. H. Reinosa, J. J & ]|l^ard, C. • Fanning, R. D. Gaffey, J. Ammam, W. ^cLightfootjd P MongellijF. Rettenbacber,W. Swiderski, J. B. Famen, F. Cain, F. N. Almasco, B. • -I h h '' N^ Rhodes, O. Ries,G. pTanner, G. Riley, E. Rivera,' R. Telegados, G. Therman, E. W. iinhsuca, A. Roberts, L. A." Thomas, J. Castle, V. pneiraj J. Tirelli, E. Arle, J. Girignano, L. Aronica, A. Troxclair, H. Amdte,L. Clark, J. W. Clausen, G. dcheivi^ Fischer, H. Morten^pii, 6. J. Robertson, L. igaii^M. P.P tpobertson, T. |! >f Arthofer, P. £ isl. f'i 1 Liiidsey, H.S. ^|l^TOdy, a W. Famer,D. Anderson, D. Gampbdl, A. Campbell, D. Fay, J. Honeycutt, R. Anderson, E. Gapella, F. Hoover, G. L. Anderson, J. E. Garbone, V. Fayad, A. fei^son, M.^ Andicoechea, J. I. Garlip, P. Annis, G. Alpedo, S. J. Loleas, P. Lomas, A. 'MooneyVETX Morris, E. • 1 Taylor, G. Troy, S. Florous, G. D. Manafa, D. I^Mad, M. A, Rondo, G.P. Meyers, J. Royal, F. Gompton, W. Foster, J. Mann, G. Napier, D. E. Ruhl,M. Aubusson, E. Gonklin, K. Frey,G. Mansfield, L. R. Napoli, F. Russo, M. Tyler, E. Uriola, J. Avers, A. Avery, R. H. Gonklin, R. J. Furukawa, H. S. Nash,W. Sacco, J. Vaughan, W. P. Connolly, M. W. Garay, F. Neira, L. Sacco, M. Viles,L. Babkowski, T. Gorletta, P. Garber, D. M. Nelson, J. Saeed, F. WaUace, W. Bartlett, N. Bathia,N.N. Baum, A. J. Goutant, W. E. Cox, E. Grocco, G. Garcia, R. Salazar, H. Walsh, J. Saleh, F. Saleh, H. Weeks,!. White, G. Bellinger, W. Gross, M. Northcutt, J. blivera, W. J. Oneill, D. R. Paladino, F. Salamons, I. White, W. Bentz, H. McFarland, D. R. Pallas, P. Sanchez, M. Wilhum, R. McGarry, F. J. Sawin, M. WUisch, E. P. Schroyer, D. J. Williams, L. Gard, G.L. Gasldll,H. Gaskins, T. '1]|ffortian,'XA.r j^rtin, J. inez, 0. A^ jUdcGartney, G. Kanoa, M. Kastina, A. Kelly, C. KeUy,E. Kemgood, M. ridcGray,J. McGree, J. Mc Elroy, E. Turner, P. Berger, D. u. iii Cunningham, J. M. Gentile, G. Cunningham, W. GUI, P. D. Bernstein, A. Davis, T. Gizzo, W. Kin^ Paradise, L. Papuchis, S. J. \ ^ Bishop, F. A. Deagro, A. Glaze, R. W. King, Parkin, G. G. Scott, G. Wilson, B. Blanton, M. Debarros, M. GUdewell, T. Kle Parrish, J. M. Seabron, S. Bluitt,J. Decbamp, A. Goethe, F. Parsons, L. R. Seager, T. Bonefont, J. D. Demetrias, J. Golder, J. Payne, O. Selzer, R. Wilson, G. Wilson, J. Wingfield,P.G. Bonser, L. Didomenico, J. Goncalves, A. Pecquex, F. Selzer, S. Winquist, G. Bondreau, R. Di Giorgio, J. Gonzalez, G. L. Pelfrey, M. Shappo, M. Boyle, C. Doak, W. J. Gould, R. Peralta, R. Shepard, E. Wolf, P. Worley, M. Boyne, F. Dolgen, D. Gould, T. Perez, J. Sigler, J. Yahia,S. Brady, J. Dotterer, J. Grima, V. Mesford, H. Peth, G. Silver, M. Yarmola, J. Brand, H. Drozak, F. Grissom, F. Messer, G. Porter," J. Smith, H. G. Zeagler, S. Brannan, G. Drozak, P. Guarino, L. Brooks, S. T. Dryden, J. L. Ducote, G. Guertin, L. iI I ir;. (t SI . •> i •? f i Brown, G. A. • :< Browne, G. ''i $7 dm 675 SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION FOURTH AVENUE BROOKLYN, N. Y. 11232 Gutierrez, A. S. Bryan, E. R. I '^• iii- Hall, E. Date. Hall,K.M. Contributor's Name Address. $600 Honor Roll I >' I i > fi'.- Pomerlase, R. in*' (•"; $300 Honor Roll / IfnbakSjH. -4 '>• ;•- iW irf " PulveivE. S.S. No. . i-0 \- V •• y, \rMJl . City . State . Zip Code SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including, but not limited to furthering the political, social and economic interests of Seafarer seamen, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to politicial candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of membership in the Union (SiUNA AGLiWD) or of employ­ ment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD at the above address, certified mail within thirty days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if invoiuctary. Support SPAD to protect and further your economic, political and social interests, American trade union concepts and Sealarer seamen. (A copy of our report filed with the appropriate supervisory officer is (or will be) available for purchase from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402.) Batchelor, A. Curtis, T. Richardson, N. Befgeria,S. Davl^J.jR. Riddle, D, |Btirke,T. , Fita^tsi^d, J, Teipe, lli:< Gatewdbd,X. . JifXiTU 1^1V,., HMI^P. $200 Honor Roll !S6f, r*'i i !!' ^ ,/, ' Guillen, A. Dulling, L. Dwyer, J. Brown, I. ^ Merson, D. 1 J-!. ~r 'h ' ./• � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource December 1975 Description An account of the resource Headlines: U.S. AND RUSSIA SEEK NEW SHIPPING PACT U.S. EMPLOYMENT STAGNANT IN LAST 6 MONTHS BLACKWELL SAYS SUBSIDY HIKE ‘MAY BE NECESSARY’ SULLIVAN URGES FORD TO RECONSIDER CARO PREFERENCE SUPREME COURT TO RULE ON GOVERNMENT CARGO SUBSIDIES NORFOLK SEAFARERS TURN OUT FOR MEETING SIU HITS COAST GUARD ACTION ON PRIVACY WEST COAST DISPUTE SETTLED ON PFEL SHIP SALES FORD ASKED NOT TO IMPOSE USER CHARGES AD HOC COMMITTEE PROMOTS INDUSTRY GROWTH NMC FOSTERS UNITY AND STRONG FLEET EDNEY NAMED TO LOS ANGELES ECONOMIC, BEACH ADVISORY UNITS BENTLEY LEAVES FMC POST AFTER SIX YEARS AS CHAIRMAN HOW BREAK-IN-SERVICE AFFECTS PENSIONS HOW THE EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY ACT OF 1974 AFFECTS SEAFARERS MT. EXPLORER: 2000TH SHIP THRU SUEZ CANAL OUT OF LAYUP, THE S/T MANHATTAN SAILS ON GRAIN RUN TO RUSSIA OIL CARGO PREFERENCE BILL MUST BE ENACTED LAUNCHING A NEW ERA ONE IN TEN… ALCOHOLISM AFFECTS MILLIONS SIU ALCOHOL REHABILITATION CENTER PROVIDES OPPORTUNITY FOR RECOVERY SIU TO HOST SEMINAR ON ALCOHOLISM FOR UNION OFFICIALS AND MEMBERS MANHATTAN OUT OF LAYUP; ON GRAIN RUN UPGRADE AT THE HARRY LUNDEBERG SCHOOL OF SEAMANSHIP FOR YOUR JOB SECURITY Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 12/1/1975 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXXVII, No. 12 1975 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/cbfcbfff002d2f961ba4abfd0fcfde73.PDF c797281e5bbad2deab771e0223058e06 PDF Text Text �8 Million Jobless Unemployment Rate Up To 8.6^ in October The nation's unemployment rate rose from 8.3 to 8.6 percent during October, and the number of jobless Americans went back over the 8 million mark for Apply For Diesel Course The four-week diesel course of­ fered at the Harry Lundeherg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md. covers: types, designs, construction and characteristics of various diesel engines; nomenclature and principal design features of all parts of diesel engines; formulas and hydraulic prin­ ciples; introduction to fuel, air, luhrication and exhaust systems; use of var'ous gauges, meters and instru­ ments used on diesel engines; care, operations maintenance and record­ ing of diesel engine performance; signals used between bridge and en­ gine room; fundamentals of elec­ tricity and refr^eration; basic fire fighting, first aid and safety. COURSE REQUIREMENTS: No requirements for those who are not interested in receiving the Coast Guard license. Starling date: January 5. (For application, see pages 30-31 of this Log). the first time since last May, according roll" jobs rose by 217,000 as compared to statistics released by the Labor De­ with increases that averaged well over 300,000 in each of the three preceding partment earlier this month. months. Economic analysts had differ­ This fact, couplet vith another Labor Department report which showed that ent opinions on the interpretation of wholesale prices rose 1.8 percent last these statistics, with some contending it month—the biggest jump in a year— showed a serious slowdown of the conflicts sharply with claims by the whole economic recovery, and others Ford Administration of the beginning saying that the marked rate of expan­ of a strong economic recovery. At the sion from June through September same time, wholesale prices of indus­ merely could not be sustained. In the breakdown of individual statis­ trial commodities, which are considered the best indicators of inflationary pres­ tics, the unemployment rate for adult sures, also recorded the largest increase men was unchanged at 7.1 percent, in a year. while the rate for adult women rose from 7.5 to 7.8 percent. The rate for The number of jobless workers in­ creased by 230,000 last month, and 110,000 of those were persons who had "not been in the labor force" a month earlier. That term means that those persons did not have a job and were not actively looking for one. They are not SIU Vice President Paul Drozak on counted as imemployed", but when they Oct. 30 testified before a U.S. Com­ resume their job search they are again merce Department Committee consider­ counted among those out of work. ing Government policies to help accel­ There were some mixed aspects of erate the creation of new jobs and the October unemployment figures, pointed out that the SIU's "views on the which are released every month by the nation's employment policies and the Labor Department's Bureau of Labor means by which America's workers can Statistics. The total number of jobs in be assured of gainful employment" are the nation remained unchanged at tied to the Union's belief that "the U.S. 84,441,000, and the number of jobs on merchant marine is a vital contributor Government and private payrolls went to the nation's economy and security." up slightly. This committee was formed by Secre­ However, the increase of the "pay­ tary of Commerce Rogers Morton be­ the PRESIDENT'S REPORT: teenagers was up from 19.3 to 19.9 percent, and the rate for heads of house­ holds from 5.7 to 5.9 percent. The rate for blacks was virtually unchanged at 14.2 percent, as was the rate for mar­ ried men at 5.2 percent. The figures for blue-collar workers showed a drop in the unemployment rate from 8.6 to 8.4 percent. Employ­ ment gains in this area were made by skilled workers while there was an in­ crease in unemployment for unskilled laborers. Although unemployment de­ clined slightly for white-collar workers, there was a rise in joblessness among service and farm workers. SlU Ties More U.S. Jobs to Reyitailzed Merchant Marine Paul HaU Bosuns Recertification Program Signals Progress to Job Securily The SIU's Bosun's Recertification Program, now well into its third year, is one of the most successful and productive educational programs that the SIU has ever conducted. And it is a program that will continue to produce positive results for both the Union and the men who participate in it for years to come. The Bosun's Program, through the more than 300 Seafarers 'who have now completed it, has fiirst and foremost opened a vital channel of commu­ nication between the Union and the SIU membership. The Program has accomplished this by giving our bosuns a detailed insight into the many tough legislative, economic and technical problems and issues facing the U.S. maritime industry today—problems and issues that have a profoimd effect on the lives and livelihoods of all Seafarers. And it has enabled these bosuns to see how the SIU is trying to cope with these problems for the protection of this membership's job opportunities and job security. The Program has also given our bosuns an insight into how the SIU operates as a functioning union, and the kinds of everyday problems the SIU encoiinters in administering the business of this Union. With this knowledge, our recertified bosuns have successfully taken it from there because they have not hoarded what they learned. As the highest unlicensed rating aboard ship and as chairman of the Ship's Committee, these bosuns have been passing on their valuable knowledge to hundreds of Other Seafarers. As a result, voyages and payoffs have been smoother because there have cause he felt that the nation's present unemployment rate is unacceptable and that in order to develop new job mar­ kets, policies which can accelerate the growth of U.S. industry must be formu­ lated. To help formulate these policies, the committee invited representatives from labor, business and citizen groups to air their views and suggestions. Pointing out that "the U.S. merchant marine provides jobs to American work­ ers not only aboard U.S.-flag vessels, . Continued on Page 28 . been increasingly fewer disputes aboard ship that arise from simple mis­ understandings of the Contract or Constitution. There has also been more effective communication between our ships at sea and Union Headquarters. To cite just one example of the benefits to aU Seafarers of this kind of commu­ nication: the Union is now made aware of exactly when and where a man gets off a ship abroad. This has meant nearly. 10,0 fly-OHt jobs in, the past three months oh the West Coast alone-—and thiat's 100 jobs .that might otherwise go unfilled by Seafarers. Most importantly, though, our recertified bosuns have given the large part of the SIU membership a new understanding of what" is really happening in the maritime industry today and the kinds of problems that we as profes­ sional Seafarers must meet and overcome. Without this kind of understand­ ing the SIU, as an effective organization representing seamen, will not be able to move ahead. The Bosun's Program has also accomplished one more very important thing. It has given the men who have participated in it an opportunity to excel and to achieve their own personal goals. Several of our bosuns, while going through the Program, have taken advantage of the Lundeberg School's GED Program and have gotten high school equivalency diplomas. Another one of our bosuns, who before going through the Program could not read or write, learned to do both with the help of the Lundeberg School's academic staff. More recently. Recertified Bosun Frank Rodriquez, who graduated from the program several months back, used the first aid skills he picked up as part of the Bosun's Program to help save the life of a man who had been seriously injured in a New York City subway accident. A story about Sea­ farer Rodriguez's actions is carried in this issue of the Log. I congratulate all these bosuns for their fine achievements. Overall, the Bosun's Recertification Program has meant and will continue to mean much to the SIU and its members. As professional Seafarcts, we work in ah extremely complex and changing industry. And these changes are not only occurring in the class and size of the vessels we sail, but^lso in the legislative and governmental areas in Washington, D.C., which are having an ever increasing effect on the jobs and job security of the American sailor. Today's Seafarer must be able to keep abreast of much more than the changing technical skills of his job. He must also know the other factors— legislative and otherwise—^that affect his job and his life. Today's Seafarer must also possess the understanding to know the steps that have to be taken by the Union to overcome our problems.. And the Seafarer must have the initiative and the guts to help the Union in changing right along with the industry and the times. The Bosun's Recertification Program is helping us immeasurably in achieving these goals. Change of address cards on Form 3579 should be sent to Seafarers international Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11232. Published monthly except twice a month in July. Second Class postage paid at Brooklyn, N. Y. Vol. XXXVII, No. 12, November 1975. Page 2 jpeafarers tog �' . I At Propeller Club Confab ^•1 4 Brand,Sullivan and Downing Urge Cargo Preference The U.S. Congress must enact some kind of cargo preference legislation very soon to revitalize the American merchant marine according to the views expressed by three key speakers at the 49th Annual Propeller Club Conven­ tion held last month in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Herb Brand, president of the Trans­ portation Institute, Rep. Leonor K. Sullivan (D.-Mo.), chairman of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee, and Rep. Thomas N. Downing (D.-Va.), chairman of that committee's subcommittee on the Mer­ chant Marine, all told delegates to the convention that in their opinion cargo preference is a necessity if America's merchant fleet is to be competitive on an international level. "I have been asked to discuss the question of whether cargo sharing is a realistic goal for the United States," TI President Brand said. "In my view, in the rapidly changing world of the mid-70's. cargo sharing is not only h-ealistic', it is inevitable." The "realities of the maritime world, like broader world realities, have changed radically in the last decade," Brand continued. "No one would argue that the solutions and policies of the 1960's in other fields—energy, environ­ ment, trade, foreign policy, defense, the economy—are adequate for today's realities. Why then should it come as a surprise that the same is true in mari­ time?" The TI President cited some of the "new realities" in the maritime industry T 1 >1 which he said require changes in policy: The rapid growth of the Soviet and other state-owned fleets from relative insignificance in the 1960's to a point today where they are capturing an everlarger portion of world trade; a sub­ stantial increase in the number of other nations which have adopted various forms of cargo preference legislation including Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Morocco, Pakistan, Peru, Spain, Alge­ ria, and modified cargo preference for France and Japan; and changes in ship­ ping technology as well as governmental action which have made traditional concepts of open ports and interna­ tional competition for cargoes less meaningful. "The faltering steps taken by our government in the way of national cargo ,I ^ ! 'J policy have been too little and too slow," Brand said. "A strong U.S. merchant marine is more important now than ever before. The new realities require that building and maintaining a strong merchant marine include a na­ tional cargo policy." . [Transportation Institute is a non­ profit research and educational organi­ zation devoted to the advancement of the nation's marine transportation in­ dustry.] An Uphill Battle Congresswoman Sullivan told the convention audience that despite the Merchant Marine Act of 1970, which has spawned one of the largest fleet rebuilding programs since WW II, the Continued on Page 28 Hall Rips U.S. on Multinationals and Runaway Fleet SIU President Paul Hall this month delivered a stinging attack - against American-owned multinational compa- Cost Your Vote For SIU Officers Voting is presentiy being con­ ducted in 26 ports for the election of SIU, AGLIWD. officers for the term 1976-1979. "Seafarers nlay pick np their ballots and maiimg envelopes from 9 a.m. untfl noon, Mondays tiu-ough Saturdays, except on legal holidays, from Nov. 1 tiirou^ Dec. 31,1975. Fof a detailed report on tiie election procedures, including ad­ dresses of tiie 26 ports, see tiie special snpplement in tiie October Seafarers Log. An fuU book members in good standing are urged to cast their vote in the election for officers of their Union. nies which are destroying thousands of jobs for Americans as well as eroding gains made over the years in labormanagement relations by their danger­ ously expanding practices of producing manufactured goods abroad with lowpaid foreign labor and then dumping them on the U.S. market. Speaking in New Orleans before a seminar of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, a government agency which performs the dual job of providing mediators in labor-manage­ ment disputes and keeping the Admin­ istration informed on trends in labor relations. President Hall also levied an attack against the U.S. policy of allow­ ing Communist-bloc nations with statecontrolled economies to compete on an unequal basis in the American market with U.S. supply and service industries. Hall stated that the multinationals have created vast "runaway industries," and he pointed to the plight of the ailing U.S. clothing industry as an example of the harm these "runaways" have on the American job market. He noted that "the U.S. national average manu­ facturing wage in 1975 is $3.92 an INDEX Legislative News Merchant marine subcommittee hearings..Page 8 Washington Activities Page 9 Union News SIU activities in New Orleans Centerfold President's Report ....... Page 2 SPAD honor roll Page 24 Headquarters Notes ....'. .Page 7 SIU scholarships ... ..Back page New San Francisco hall ..Page 13 General News 1-year Jones Act waiver for Collier .Page 10 Waterman asks for ship subsidy Page 6 PRMSA ships Page 5 Runaway flagships; foreign imports .Page 3 Jobs and the merchant marine Page 2 IMCO, ITF meetings ......Page 5 Farm worker elections ....Page 6 Tax reform bill Page 8 Cargo preference stressed. Page 3 4 Falcon ships up for bid ..Page 5 Unemployment rises Page 2 Social Security Page 11 November, 1975 Shipping Dispatchers' Reportb Page 22 Ships' committees Page 4 Members man grain ships Pages 20-21 Ships' Digests .Page 12 Delta Argentina; Arthur MIddleton Page 18 Training and Upgrading Seafarer gets high school diploma ..Page29 Upgrading class schedule, requirements & application Pages 30-31 Seafarers participate in bosuns recertification and 'A' seniority upgrading Page 27 GED requirements and application Page 31 Upgraders graduate Page 29 Firefighting training Page 10 Membership News 'Atrocity medal' Page 14 Inquisitive traveler Page 15 New SIU pensioners .... .Page 23 First aid for accident victim. Page 8 -Final Departures ;.......Page 26 rations will wreak havoc on the nation's industrial structure." Hall then pointed out that "the maritime industry pro­ vides one of the most chilling examples of what can happen when private in­ dustry is left alone to compete with state-owned industries." He outlined that "in recent years Soviet liner cargo vessels have invaded U.S. West Coast trades, and through discriminatory rate cutting practices have captured a major share of the most lucrative cargoes on these routes from the U.S. and other foreign shipping fleets that formerly carried these goods. The effect has been to reduce the rev­ Harmed U.S. Fleet enues of U.S. carriers to the point where President Hall also pointed out the a number of U.S.-fiag liner vessels have harm multinationals have done to the been driven to lay-up." U.S. merchant marine through the cre­ Reviewing the tragic effects of these ation of their huge "runaway-flag" fleets new forces of international competition which are American-owned vessels reg­ —^multinationals and state-owned in­ istered in Liberia and Panama and dustries—on the U.S., Hall charged crewed by low-paid foreign seamen. He charged that "the U.S. Govern­ that "they mean a depressed and weak­ ment must assume a major share of the ened economy; they mean a loss of responsibility for the wholesale dis­ jobs; they mean the sacrifice of job se­ placement of American workers by curity; they mean diminished work op­ these companies, because it has done portunities for American workers; they nothing to stop runaway industries mean despair for thousands of Amer­ from exporting jobs. In fact, the Gov­ ican young people just leaving college ernment encourages this practice by or high school and looking for a place in the economy of our nation. And they failing to close the tax loopholes which have created a climate of insecurity in make these industries profitable." Turning to the problem of state- the American worker which leads in owned economies, such as Russia, turn to instability that destroys labormanagement relations and the efficient operating in the U.S. market. Hall said that "given an opportunity to enter Continued on Page 28 American markets, state-owned corpo­ hour. Compare this to 94.3 cents an hour in Japan, 44 cents in Korea, 16.3 cents, in Taiwan and 12 cents in Co­ lumbia." Hall continued: "there might be some justification for both the loss of jobs and the loss of self-sufficiency in whole product lines if the result were cheaper goods of equivalent quality for U.Sr consumers, but this is not the case. The only parties who profit from the vast wage differentials between U.S. and foreign garment workers and the resultant lower cost of foreign goods are importers and retailers." •A\t\ JM •S' , 'sV I ij'j SIU President Paul Hall addresses a seminar of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service in New Orleans this month. Seated beside President Hall Is William Usery, national director of the Service. Page 3 �The Committee Page John Penn Committee ... , ; '} •I Robert E. Lee Committee Ship's Chairman of the Mariner SS John Penn (Waterman), Recertified Bosun John Davies, (right) is at a payoff in the port of New Orleans oh Oct. 16 with the Ship's Committee of (I. to r.); Deck Delegate Joseph Dunnam; Engine Delegate Victor Brunnell; Educational Director A. W. George; Steward Dele­ gate J. W. Watkins, and Chief Steward N. G. Williams, secretary-reporter. The vessel, on the run to the Far East, went into layup following the payoff. Recertified Bosun Kasmoin Amat (right) ship's chairman of the LASH SS Robert E. Lee (Waterman) takes time out for photo at a payoff Oct. 27 with the Ship's Committee of (I. to r.); AB Horace B. Gaskill, deck delegate; Night Cook and Baker Louis C. Babin, Jr., steward delegate, and Steward/Cook John S. Burke, Sr., secretary-reporter. The ship paid off at Pier 7, Brooklyn, N.Y. and is on the run to the Mideast. San Juan Committee Mount Explorer Committee Recertified Bosun Billy Mitchell (standing left) ship's chairman on board the containership S;S San Juan (Sea-Land) at a payoff Oct. 21 in Port Elizabeth, N.J. and SID Patrolman Teddy Babkowski (seated right) pose for photo with the Ship's Committee of: Pantryman Melvin Bass, steward delegate (seated left); Chief Steward Angel Mallonado, secretary-reporter; AB Whitey Hammock, deck delegate, and QMED Leonard Dilling, engine delegate. The ship is on the run to the Med. Recertified Bosun Marion Beeching (2nd left), ship's chairman of the T5 SS Mount Explorer (Cove), takes time out for a photo along the ship's rail wtih the Ship's Committee of (I. to r.): Wiper Bill Lignos, engine delegate; Chief Steward Alfred Salem, secretary-reporter, and Robert Forshee, steward dele­ gate. Payoff was held recently at the Gatex Dock, Carteret, N.J. She's on a voyage to India. Anchorage Committee Pittsburgh Committee At a payoff Nov. 6 in Port Elizabeth, N.J. is the Ship's Committee of the con­ tainership SS Anchorage (Sea-Land) led by Recertified Bosun Esteban Morales (2nd left), ship's chairman and, (I. to r.),: Deck Delegate Tom Magras; Engine Delegate W. Brown; Chief Cook Frank Bradley, a charter member of the SlU, and Steward Delegate Paul Wanner. The ship is on a coastwise run. Recertified Bosun Joseph Puglisi (2nd left) ship's chairman of the SS Pitts­ burgh (Sea-Land) gets together with the Ship's Committee of: Steward Delegate J. H. Gleaton (left); Deck Delegate T. Holt (center rear); Engine Delegate E. Cuenca (center front), and Chief Steward I. Buckley, secretaryreporter (right). Payoff took place in Port Elizabeth, N.J. on Oct. 7. i . } Page 4 Seafarers Log �Safety, Manning Key Targets Shepard at IMCO—ILO Meetings in Geneva^ London SIU Vice President Earl Shepard, as an oiTicial U.S. representative, attended conferences of the Intergovernmental Maritime Consultative Organization (IMCO) and the International Labor Organization (ILO) in Europe during the months of September and October where recommendations are being for­ mulated on international maritime safety standards and training. The delegates to these conference sessions are working out proposals which may eventually become part of international maritime law. It is very important that the SIU participate in these forums to insure that the unlicensed seaman's rights and jurisdiction are not invaded or elimi­ nated. At the last IMCO session, held in London, England in late September and early October, Vice President Shepard attended several meetings where recom­ mendations from the various subcom­ mittees of the Maritime Safety Com­ mittee were discussed. Some of the subcommittees are: Standards of Train­ ing and Watchkeeping; Ship Design and Equipment, and Life Saving and Ma­ rine Pollution. Some of the recommendations were forwarded to the maritime member countries, referred to the Joint IMCOILO Maritime Committee or back to the respective subcommittee for further SIU Vice President Earl Shepard (left) \A^as one of the U.S. representatives to attend an International Labor Organization conference in Geneva, S\witzerland last month. action. Vice President Shepard also attended meetings of the Ad Hoc Com­ mittee on the Fishing Industry while he-was in London. Prior to the ILO sessions, Shepard attended several International Trans­ port Workers Federation (ITF) con­ ferences. A key meeting was held on manning, and it was felt that the issue of manning must be placed on the IMCO agenda before a complete agree­ ment could- be reached on the quantity and quality of training for each ship department. At the ILO conference, held from Oct. 12-24 in Geneva, Switzerland, several of the committees drew up pro­ posals and recommendations which were referred for final action at sessions to be convened next year. Committees such as Continuity of Employment, Young Seafarers, Holi­ day with Pay, and Sub-Standard Ships and Flags of Convenience will all have final action taken on their suggestions at the Full Tri-Partite Maritime Con­ ference scheduled for October, 1976. Judge Keeps SIU Crews on 3 PRMMI Ships; NLRB to Act A jurisdictional dispute over the crewing of three ships owned or char­ tered by the Puerto Rican Merchant Shipping Authority (PRMSA) has led to a series of court rulings and appeals which has put SIU crews on all three ships. Last year PRMSA had bought or •chartered four roll-on roll-off ships— the SS Eric K. Holzer, Ponce de Leon, Puerto Rico and Fortaleza—from Penaify Meal Hour Rafes Under the new Standard Tanker and Freightship Contracts, the proper rates to he paid for penalty meal hours, delayed sailings, re­ striction to ship clauses and ship­ board Union meetings are: $4.48 for Group I men, $3.44 for Group II men and $2.73 for Group III men. the NMU-contracted Transamerican Trailer Transport and eight ships from the SIU contracted Sea-Land Services and Seatrain Lines. Since the ship transfers to PRMSA, the Sea-Land and Seatrain ships have been operated by Puerto Rico Merchant Marine, Inc. (PRMMI) which has a contract with the SIU to crew its ships. The dispute began on Oct. 1, 1975 when PRMSA's agreement with TTT ended for three of the four Ro Ro ships and they were assigned to PRMMI for operation as part of the fleetwide unit under contract with the SIU. In protest, the NMU set up picket lines at PRMMI terminals in Puerto Rico and the U.S. mainland until the U.S. District Court in San Juan, acting on a petition by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), issued a temporary restraining order on Oct. 12 ending the NMU's picketing. The SIU then manned the three Ro Ro vessels SS Eric K. Holzer, Ponce de Leon and Puerto Rico. On Oct. 24, Judge Pesquera of the U.S. District Court in San Juan, after a hearing issued a preliminary injunc­ tion against the NMU. However, he ruled that the manning of the three Ro Ro ships should return to its Sept. 30 status with NMU crews aboard the three ships transferred to PRMMI fleetwide SIU unit, until the NLRB by its hearings could settle the issue. The following day SIU appealed Judge Pesquera's ruling which would have put the NMU crews back on the three transferred Ro Ro ships. Chief Judge Coffin of the U.S. Court of Appeals First Circuit in Boston stayed Judge Pesquera's ruling as it applied to the manning and ordered that the post Sept. 30 crewing of the three Ro Ro ships with the SIU members aboard should be 'continued pending further ordered consideration of the manning issue by Judge Pesquera in San Juan while the NLRB hears the entire case. On Oct. 29 after further consider­ ation of the manning issue as to which crews should man the three Ro Ro ships. Judge Pesquera adhered to his original decision for NMU manning. The next day, on Oct. 30, all parties went back to the Boston U.S. Court of Appeals. Chief Coffin after a long hearing stayed Judge Pesquera's Oct. 29 decision resulting in SIU crews cpntinuing to man the three Ro Ro ves­ sels pending ultimate decision by the NLRB. Chief Judge Coffin further ordered all parties to appear before the full three-man Boston U.S. Court of Ap­ peals in January 1976 for further argu­ ment on all issues involving the prelim­ inary injunction. All ships operated by PRMMI have now resumed their normal operations with SIU crews aboard the 11 ships including the three transferred Ro Ro's. November, 1975 some specific complaints none were given. The MSC has for years been trying to expand its operations, and when the Congress refused to allocate money for the construction of new vessels, the MSC renewed its efforts to completely run the Falcon ships and install its own crews. First, they granted unfavorable charters, with the result that it cut into the company's working capital. Finally they just wouldn't renegotiate the charter. The SIU fought strongly to prevent this intrusion into the private sector of the merchant marine. In a letter to thenSecretary of the Navy John W. Warner (the MSC comes under the jurisdiction of the Navy Department), SIU Presi­ dent Paul Hall wrote that the takeovers would establish a precedent "that runs counter to the established public policy which calls for the maintenance of a privately owned and operated U.S. mer­ chant marine. This would be particu­ larly unfortunate in view of the national policy to promte development of a com­ petitive private American shipping in­ dustry." Despite SIU protests, the Union was Seafarer Peter Gonzalez, Social Security No. 267-48-5220, is re­ quested to contact Tom Cranford, supervisor of the Seafarers Welfare Plan, 275 20th St., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11215 or telephone him at 212-4996600, as soon as possible. not able to prevent the takeover, and the MSC has operated the vessels with their Civil Service crews for about a year-and-a-half. Now it seems after fighting so hard to obtain them, the MSC is offering them up to private op­ erators again a scant 18 months later. Evidently the MSC has not had any great success in operating the vessels. Since they will now be offered up to pri­ vate operators the SIU is hopeful that one of our contracted companies will be able to secure the operating rights and that SIU crews can be installed once more. • ' >1 I Richardson Gets Nod As Secretary of the Commerce Dept. Elliot Richardson has been nomi­ nated by President Ford to succeed Rogers Morton as Secretary of Com­ merce as of January 1, 1976. The Commerce Department is the agency which has jurisdiction over many mari­ time affairs, and the Maritime Admin­ I•i Contact Office MSC Seeks Private Firms to Run 4 Ex—SIU Falcon Tankers The Military Sealift Command, which last year took over four Falcon tankers from the SlU-contracted Falcon Tankers, Inc. and replaced the SIU crews vyith their own Civil Service crews, is now seeking private compa­ nies to once again operate the vessels. Prior to the MSC takeover, the ships were operated by a Falcon subsidiary, Iran Destiny, Inc. The four ships, SS Falcon Princess, Falcon Lady, Falcon Duchess, and Falcon Countess, were under charter to the MSC. In early 1974, the MSC notified the company that it was also going to oper^ ate the vessels because of their alleged "poor condition" and also because Iran Destiny, Inc. was having difficulties with them. However, while Iran Destiny oper­ ated the ships the MSC never made any specific charges against the com­ pany's maintenance except to take "pot shots" and to state that it was doing a poor job. When the company asked for •i istration (MARAD) is under its wing. The nomination is subject to confirma­ tion by the U.S. Senate. Richardson, 55, has served in many posts in government. He has been Under-Secretary of State, Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare, Secre­ tary of Defense, and Attorney General, all during the presidency of Richard Nixon. He is currently serving as Ambassador to Great Britain. Morton is leaving the Commerce Department to return to private life. Pages ' ! �NMC Paying Way to U.S.-Flag Resurgence The National Maritime Council which is composed of chief executives of U.S. flag carriers, maritime union representatives, shipbuilders and gov­ ernment officials, was created in 1971 for the purpose of developing and promoting a strong, competitive Amer­ ican merchant marine which would provide American shippers with the finest, most consistent service available anywhere. To meet this goal the NMC has sought to foster greater confidence by U.S. exporters and importers in the reliability and quality of the U.S. ma?? tisMb. idustry-sBTti to serve as a vehicle for encouraging stable labor-manage­ ment relations in the maritime industry. In the past four years the NMC has made significant progress towards achieving its goals as greatly improved cooperation between labor, manage­ ment and government has begun to attract American shippers back to U.S. flag ships. Shippers have been able to sample NMC Cites Sony Official first-hand this cooperation by attending seminars sponsored in major cities by the NMC where they meet and talk to representatives from all segments of the industry. These dinners and seminars provide a regular forum for communication between maritime industry segments, which in the past were often totally isolated from one another, and act as a showcase for the industry's new pro­ grams. They also give shippers a chance to present their views to the rest of the industry. The council also sponsors a program of advertising and public relations activities designed to make the nation's citizens aware of the important con­ tributions of the U.S. merchant fleet. Through speeches, films, posters and advertisements, the NMC describes the long history of U.S. flag shipping and its vital role in the nation's economy. Some of the advantages and con­ tributions of U.S. flag ships stressed by the NMC are: Approximately 70 cents of every dollar spent in shipping on Americanflag ships remains in this country and makes an important contribution to the national balance of payments and to the national economy; • Their cargo will be better pro­ tected because of this country's strin­ gent safety laws; • The American merchant marine is vital to our national security. The National Maritime Council is dedicated to the uninterrupted revitalization of the U.S. flag merchant marine and to maintaining the working coop­ eration between maritime labor, man­ agement and government which they have fostered. For this reason the SIU will continue to offer its full support to the NMC, as well as to any other organization truly interested in building and strengthening the American mer­ chant marine, and to be actively rep­ resented in all of its seminars and forums. Op#jco/ Benefit Change 1! i! !i Sony's ex-Western operations manager Yoichiro Murata (center) displays the framed National Maritime Council Certificate of Appreciation he received this month for "his outstanding contribution to NMC objectives and his support of the American merchant marine." Presenting the award in Compton, Calif, for the NMC were Maurice Hesterman (left), MARAD Office of Market Develop­ ment and Oliver Henry, MARAD Pacific Southwest area representative. Murata Is now in Tokyo as the firm's manager of export shipping. I Hie Board of Tmstees of the Sea­ farers Wel&ire and Pension Plan has accepted a revision in the optical benefit. Effective Jan. 1, 1976 Seafarers meeting the bask el^ibility require­ ments and their depentots need no longer patronize a contracted opti­ cian in order to receive the optical benefit of up to $30 every two years for an eye examination and a pair Under the revised provision, eligi­ ble Seafarers may go to any optician and most submit die paid bill, doug with the SIU claim form to the nan office. The Plan will then direcdy reimburse eadh man up to $30 for each digihle claim. /• .U Probers Find Farm Workers Election Procedures Are Lax A special AFL-CIO panel,. chaired by SIU President Paul Hall, which was set up to investigate representation^lections among California's farm workers, has found that "proper enforcement" of the state's new agricultural labor relations law is essential to fair elec­ tions. The three-member group spent five days last month touring key growing areas of the state, talking with farm workers, representatives of the Agri­ cultural Labor Relations Board and others involved in enforcement of , the law. The United Farm Workers and the Teamsters Union are vying for the right to represent farm workers in California. In their report, SIU President Hall and fellow committee members Joseph Keenan, secretary of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and Paul Jennings, president of the Elec-trical, Radio and Machine Workers, expressed encouragement at the show­ ing of die United Farm Workers so far under "tremendous adversity." The panel noted that the AFl>CIOafiSliated United Farm Workers has not lost a single election where it held the contract and had won more than 30 elections on farms where the Team­ sters held contracts. They said that if the elections were held in a "free at­ mosphere" the votes will go over­ whelmingly to the United Farm Work­ ers. The committee had strong criticism for the Agricultural Labor Relations Board (ALRB) which it said has failed to make its presence felt through qukk invest^ations of charges, explanations to workers of their r^hts and speedy processing of complaints. Page 6 In stating some of the panel's findings President Hall said, "there has been and is at this point intimidation of the work­ ers involved in the elections. There has been inadequate investigation of the charges that have been lodged by the workers and their representatives," and enforcement of the law has been "bad." Unfair labor practices, particularly the discharges of workers who support the UFW, constitute the major source of in­ timidation to the workers. President Hall said. The panel noted that "we found ig­ norance of the law," in investigating the election procedures, and that the ALRB Voting for SIU Officers At Headquarters, three Seafarers register with Union Patrolman George Mc­ Cartney (right) before voting in the election of SIU officers. From left are: Elwyn Ford, engine department; Luke Wymbs, who was participating in the Bosuns Recertification Program, and William Reed, steward department. Vot­ ing is being conducted in 26 SiU ports from 9 a.m. to noon. Monday through Saturday, excluding legal holidays, from Nov. 1 through Dec. 31. Ail full book members in good standing are urged to cast their ballots. staff " suffered tremendously from a lack of leadership." However, the group also stated that a special task force re­ cently appointed by California Govwnor Edmund G. Brown, Jr. is taking "vigorous action" and in a short time has produced a "noticeable change" in the administration of the law. Waterman Asks For LASH Subsidy The SlU-contracted operator. Water­ man Steamship Corp., has applied to the Maritime Administration's Subsidy Board for construction subsidy to build four more LASH ships for its Atlantic and Gulf Coasts-Far East service. Waterman has also applied to MARAD for a long-term, 20-year con­ tract for Trade Routes 12 and 22, which is the Far East run. Waterman's old contract for these two trades routes ran Out Nov. 7 and the company is cur­ rently appealing a ruling denying the long-term contract. The company's application for con­ struction subsidy for the LASH ships is contingent on receiving the long term contract for trade routes 12 and 22. Presently, Waterman operates three LASH-type vessels and 18 Mariner class breakbulk ships. In addition to its Far East service. Waterman also runs to Nothem Europe, India, the Persian Gulf-Red Sea area, Bangladesh and Ceylon. Seafarers Log �• ''il N.Y, Port Council Cites Official Headquarters Notes -1 by SIU Vice President Frank Drozak ILA's Anthony Scotto (2nd right) MTD N.Y. Port Council head, presents the organization's scroll of recognition to (center) Edgar C. Fabber, N.Y.C. com­ missioner of ports and terminals, for his achievements for the port during the year. Also at the group's annual dinner presentation on Oct. 18 were, (I. to r.): Sam Kovenetsky, Retail Clerks Union president: N.Y. Governor Hugh L. Carey, and SlU President Paul Hall. They're All Salad Days On First Trip In the past few months I have been reporting on the new ships Seafarers are crewing. These ships not only mean more jobs for this membership, but because they incorporate the latest technological innovation and smaller crews, they also mean that our members must have different skills and training to operate them efficiently and safely. The TT Williamsburg, thfe SS Massachusetts, the SS Great Land and the SS Golden Monarch cost many millions of dollars to build. The operators of these ships have made large investments and one of the reasons the SIU is manning their ships is because of our reputation as well-trained, professional seamen. To maintain this tradition and to help our members keep pace with this changing industry, the Harry Lundeberg School was started in Piney Point. Here, men in the deck, engine and steward departments can learn the skills needed for new endorsements, upgrading that brings higher wages, new re­ sponsibilities and, because they are growing to meet maritime's new needs, better job security for the entire membership. As bridges get more automated, ABs will be required to monitor new navi­ gational equipment on watch. Fewer engine rooms will carry wipers as auto­ mation changes the composition of the black gang. Stewards must learn to operate galleys that utilize portion control and new types of labor-saving devices. The types of cargo being carried by modern merchant fleets are also chang­ ing our jobs. The potential danger posed by the huge amounts of oil carried by supertankers or super-cooled cargoes of liquid petroleum products makes it imperative that the men aboard LNG vessels or VLCCs know how to handle these cargoes and any emergencies that might occur. For this reason, the Coast Guard will probably soon require all men aboard these types of vessels to have lifeboat tickets and firefighting certificates. In addition, all men sailing on LNG vessels, including those in the steward depart­ ment, will be required to have special LNG training. I urge all members to take a look at the Lundeberg School section in this Seafarers Log which gives the descriptions and requirements for every course now offered at the School. You may be able to qualify yourself for higher wages, stronger job security and safer working conditions aboard ship. FIREFIGHTING The importance of having a firefighting -certificate cannot be stressed too often. Without it there may be a time when you will not be allowed to ship out. This is a two-day course with one day of classroom instruction at the Lunde­ berg School in Piney Point and one day of practical training at the jointly sponsored MSC-MARAD firefighting school in Earle, N.J. Upcoming dateS^ for the course are Dec. 5,12 and 19. On his first trip after graduating from the trainee program at the Harry Lundeberg School, Messman Mark Wilson gets some salad for the saloon mess • aboard the Sea-Land Resource, an SL-7 containership. Seafarer Wilson, who worked as a cook in his hometown of Doylestown, Pa. before going to Piney Point, plans to continue sailing in the steward department. High Adventure for Bosun SENIORITY UPGRADING PROGRAM This important program has done much to strengthen the SIU. The six men who graduated from the program this month and received their full Union 'A' books have learned much about the operations and functions of the SIU. They will now be able to take their place aboard SIU ships as knowledgable, well-trained and responsible Seafarers. BOSUNS' RECERITFICATION PROGRAM With the graduation this month of 12 more bosuns from the Bosuns' Recertification Program, a total of 308 Seafarers have successfully completed this vital two-month training and upgrading course. In the two-and-one-half years since this program was started the Seafarers who have participated in it have been given the opportunity to learn much about their Union and also about the entire maritime industry. It is especially important for the bosun to keep abreast of the changes and problems of the merchant marine because as the ship's chairman he is the leader of the SIU crew aboard ship. It is a job that the recertified bosun has been doing very well. Pbilfics Is Porkchops Chief Bosun Tony Leo of the Puerto Rican Merchant Marine, Inc. shoregang at Port Elizabeth. N.J. is high up on a crane (left) showing ABs the best way to paint the structure. Note closeup (right) of Brother Leo with lifeline attached painting a cable. (Photo was taken by Seafarer John Lombardo who is also a member of the shoregang.) November, 1975 Don a te ioSEAD .—^^ Page? * t 1^1 1 it 1 �Industry Leaders Back Cargo Preference^ Subsidy • I • I, 1. J WASIUNGTON, D.C.—The House Merchant Marine Subcommittee restimed its oversight hearings on all maritime promotional programs and policies in September and heard testi­ mony by two representatives of the industry advocating cargo preference legislation and increased subsidies for American shipyards to offset foreign comi>etition. Alfred Maskin, executive director of the American Maritime Association, told committee members that the growth of maritime nationalism and preference policies abroad, and the rise of stateowned fleets under the Soviet and other Communist-block flags has drastically altered international shipping and made it imperative for the U.S. to reserve cargo for American-flag ships. The tanker trades particularly would benefit from preference, Maskin said, and he noted that U.S.-flag preference would mean "a stability of demand which will again foster stability in the construction pattern." He also cited the Arab iiations' stated intention to build up their own merchant fleets by 1980 which would give them more control over the transportation and marketing of oil as well as the production and pricing. Maskin had testified last June before the subcommittee and at that time had stated that the U.S. should work to de­ velop "self-sufficiency in shipping" as a means of assuring enough ocean car­ riage for defense emergencies. In his September testimony, Maskin noted the U.S. Maritime Administration's view that U.S.-flag dry cargo capacity is "marginally adequate" only for emer­ gencies, and he said that without some form of preference "we can expect the ability of the fleet to serve the defense and security needs of the nation to be­ come even more questionable." Subsidy Rate James J. Reynolds, president of the American Institute of Merchant Ship­ ping (AIMS), told subcommittee mem­ bers that if the present subsidy rate of 35 percent offered to American owners as an inducement to order merchant ships from U.S. shipyards is not in­ creased then the steamship operators will be forced to take their business to foreign competitors. Reynolds said that inflation is severely damaging U.S. shipyard costs, and if the subsidy rate is not readjusted to reflect the cost increases there will be little or no inducement for American operators to order ships from domestic shipyards. The subsidy rate has been gradually scaled down from a previous high of 55 percent to the current rate during the first five years of the Mer­ chant Marine Act of 1970. One of the goals of the 1970 Act had been to strengthen the nation's mari­ time industry, while at the same time reducing its dependence on the Federal Government for subsidy funds. How­ ever, Reynolds said that the current subsidy rate is "unrealistic" because it does not accurately reflect the existing building cost differences which have widened as the depressed shipbuilding market competes strongly for business. "What appeared in 1970 to be a forthcoming glowing era for the world's shipyards, and particularly for tanker construction, has been short-lived and has largely evaporated as a result of the substantial petroleum price increases, which effectively cut demand for petro­ leum and created large tanker tonnage surpluses," Reynolds said. Reynolds also told the committee, chaired by Rep. Thomas Downing (D.Va,), that because of the current stiff competition in the shipbuilding industry, foreign shipbuilders have cut prices to obtain and retain business with the re­ sult that the differential between facil­ ities here and abroad has increased. "Given this situation," he concluded, "builders and charterers will be forced to go foreign." Hall Warns House Committee on Shipping Tax 1% In a letter to the chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, SIU President Paul Hall, acting in his capacity as president of the Maritime Trades Department, warned that the committee's proposed tax on all income derived from shipping into and out of the United States, though actually aimed at ending the unfair advantage of foreign-flag tax havens over U.S. ship registration, would unintentionally have disastrous side effects on the U.S. mer­ chant marine. Noting that "a primary motivation of the committee in this action was to end the tax haven privileges enjoyed by the runaway-flag fleets," Hall said "unfortunately, the tentative decision announced by the Ways and Means Committee goes far beyond the desired objective and, we believe, would have a dramatic adverse impact on the U.S. merchant marine, American ports, and American seamen and maritime work­ ers." While agreeing with the basic thrust of the proposed tax, SIU President Hall said in his letter that the action would have this adverse effect because it "would tax all foreign-flag vessels call­ ing at U.S. portSj including legitimate foreign flag shipping." As a result. Hall said, "Numerous foreign countries would doubtless im- New Chicago USPHS Clinic I K ' i I Due to the retirement of Dr. Fleischer of the port of Chicago USPHS Clinic, the new, contracted-USPHS Clinic wfll now be headed by Dr. Song at 6429 Ken­ nedy Ave., Hammond, Ind. "ne new clinic will be open daily from 12 noon to 4 p.m. It will he closed Wednesdays and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. To call: dial 219-844-1030. The St. Catherine's USPHS Hos­ pital is in East Chicago, Ind. and conflniies to be the contracted hos­ pital facility. The former USPHS Clinic for the port of Chicago was at 4035 Elm St., East Chica.^o, Ind. Page 8 pose net or gross income taxes on U.S.flag vessels." A "proliferation of such taxes im­ posed by every country at which a vessel calls," Hall told the committee chair­ man, "would prove disastrous for our fleet and for American workers depend­ ent on the U.S. merchant fleet for jobs." According to Hall's letter, the new tax would also "have the effect of di­ verting ships and cargoes away from U.S. ports to nearby foreign ports in Canada and Mexico. For example, the tax could be avoided by having vessels call at Halifax or Montreal, and cargo transshipped, rather than calling at New York or Philadelphia. Already, a great deal of this type of diversion is oc­ curring. The impact of a new tax in accelerating this trend would damage U.S. ports as well as longshoremen and other jobs in transportation and related industries." As an alternative to taxing all foreign shipping In an attempt to curb the use of foreign-flag tax havens by U.S. compa­ nies and.their foreign subsidiaries. Hall urged the Ways and Means Committee to take "a direct approach to the prob­ lem" by fully taxing the income of these vessels and by repealing the tax pro­ vision which permits the tax-free rein­ vestment of such Income In foreign shipping assets. After hearings on the proposed U.S. tax on foreign shipping, the Ways and Means Committee has now deferred action on the measure for six months' while the U.S. Treasury Department studies the full implications of taxing this shipping. Bosun Tells How He Saved a Life With first Aid Recertified Bosun Frank Rodriguez, on his way home from the New York Union Hall, was getting off the subway near his home in Queens, N.Y. when he noticed a large group of people sur­ rounding a fallen man on the station platform. The man, named Robert Smith, ac­ cording to police reports had accidently tripped and fallen against a moving train, breaking a leg and cutting a fiveinch gash across his scalp. A graduate of the Bosuns Recertification Program, Efrother Rodriguez had taken a one-month first aid course taught by a certified Red Cross in­ structor at Piney Point. Using this knowledge, Rodriguez realized that the injured bleeding man needed immediate medical attention so he went to his aid. What follows Is a firsthand account of what happened, as told to the Harry Lundeberg School First Aid Instructor Jim Hanson In a letter from Bosun Rodriguez: "The first thing I did was to ask all the bystanders for their clean handker­ chiefs. While I was making a thick pad, I had the police tie three or four of the handkerchiefs together so I could use them as a bandage. "With the help of the police I gently lifted the victim's head and applied the dressing and bandage. I also moved the victim's arm a little so that his head would lie even with his body. I then checked his carotid artery and it was beating pretty fast and his eye's were dilated, but there were no signs of bleed­ ing from his nose, ears or mouth. Then I started to gently check his body for broken bones. I found he had broken r'" i- Bosun Rodr^ez his leg but no bones were sticking through his skin. "Since I knew that help was coming, I concentrated on stopping the bleeding and continuously checking his pulse. I felt that the man was in shock so I used the cops' jackets to cover him a little. "I was so busy taking care of the man that I didn't even realize that the ambul­ ance doctor was kneeling along side me. I explained to the doctor what I had seen and what I had done and what I thought the man's condition was. He took it from there." The injured man was taken to the nearby Elmhurst General Hospital and Brother Rodriguez went home. That night. Seafarer Rodriguez told his old first aid instructor, "a police officer came to my house to thank me for assisting his men and also to tell me that they wanted to see me the next day at Elmhurst Hospital. At the city hospital they wanted to know where I had gotten my first aid training because I had saved a man's life. I didn't know it at the time, but it had taken the am­ bulance 25 minutes to get to the scene of the accident and that's about how long I had worked on the victim. "I told the doctor". Brother Rodri­ guez's letter to Instructor Jim Hanson continued," "about our school at Piney Point and the training that I had re­ ceived from you. Jim, in all my life I have never felt so proud, and thanks to you a man is alive today." The first aid course was added to the Bosuns Recertlficatlon Program last year at the suggestion of the bosuns themselves. This course will, as Re­ certified Bosun Rodriguez's act has proven, add another facet to their abil­ ity to help maintain safety aboard SIUcontracted sh^. Cost of Living Adjustment As of Nov. I, 1975, GiMt Lakes SIU members are receiving anadditional cost of living increase of $.10 per hour vriiich, based on the rising Consumer Pike Index, gives Lakes Seafarers a total $^68 per hour cost of living adjitohnmit since the contract was negotiated m August of 1974. At present tois $.68 per hour is considered an **add-on" adjust­ ment, that Is, It win be paid for each hour worked. However, as of Jan. 1, 1976, the total cost of liv­ ing adjustment will be made part of the standard hourly wage rate in accordance with the SIU Great Lakes contract. Seafarers Log • ."Vr ' �' .«2r: v-5?:i-.TK T Washington Activities By B. Rocker Maritiine Aufliorizatioii The bill to authorize money for maritime programs for fiscal year 1976 has passed both houses of Congress and now awaits the President's signature. As we reported earlier, the bill provides $195 million for construction dif­ ferential subsidy; $315.9 million for operating differential subsidy; and it sets a new, higher ceiling for Title XI guarantees of $7 billion. Under Title XI, the U.S. government guarantees debt obligations for financ­ ing or refinancing U.S.-flag shij)s constructed or reconstructed in United States shipyards. The Maritime Administration, which administers Title XI, showed 26 formal, active applications on its latest list, published June 30. Tiiird-FlagBai S. 868—to provide for minimum ocean rates for non-national flag carriers in the foreign commerce of the United States—has been reported out of the Senate Commerce Committee and is awaiting action by the full Senate. The House Merchant Marine Subcommittee has recently held hearings on an identical bill, H.R. 7940. At the hearings, Robert Binder, Asst. Sec. for Transportation, gave testimony which is believed to reflect the Administration's views in opposition to H.R. 7940. Binder called it "anticompetitive and discriminatory." Representatives of the Great Lakes Task Force voiced fear of losing the chief service now available to them—^foreign-flag ships. In a letter supporting passage of the Senate bill. Herb Brand, president of the Transportation Institute, said, "^^ile the United States and its trading partners have been able to control the rate practices of their own national fleets, the United States liner trades have been subject to particularly flagrant violations of normal shipping practices by the tremendous number of third-flag non-national foreign carriers that participate in the U.S. trades." SIU favors passage of H.R. 7940 because it would protect our merchant ships against unfair competition. Seafreeze Atlantic Hearings have been postponed several times by the Senate Commerce Com­ mittee on H.R. 5197—a bill to allow foreign fishermen to work on the fishing trawler Seafreeze Atlantic. On Oct. 30, it was favorably reported out of the Committee and action by the full Senate is expected shortly. The House passed it on June 16. ?W?®as! RaMroad Bills On Oct. 20, 21 and 29, the Senate Commerce Committee held hearings on comprehensive railroad legislation which includes upgrading service, financial aid for rehabilitation and maintenance and a complete legislative package. SIU opposes allowing railroads to lower rates without ICC approval or interference, a provision which is being discussed. We believe that by lowering rates in areas where the railroads compete with water carriers, they will drive water carriers out of the trade by unfair competition. Unclear ICC rules have allowed railroads to engage in "price squeezing" and "sharpshooting" which have destroyed much of the U.S.-merchant fleet, particularly on coastal routes. Sharpshooting refers to the practice of lowering rail rates, where there is competition from a water carrier, and raising rates on other routes where there is no water competition. "Price squeezing" occurs when there is a lower rate offered on an all rail route to make it lower than the total cost of transporting goods on a rail and water route between the same two points. SIU will oppose rate-lowering flexibility in the language of the bill. Overset The House Merchant Marine Subcommittee is continuing hearings through this month on maritime policy. The oversight function of Congress keeps Committee members in close contact and aware of the manner in which the agencies carry out policies and expenditures passed by the legislative branch. If programs are not being carried out or money is not being properly used. Congress can exert pressure on the agency. Tax Refoim The House Ways and Means Committee has decided to defer consideration of a proposed U.S. tax on foreign shipping for six months, and will have a task force review the impact of the proposed tax on U.S. shipping. If foreign ships are taxed on entering U.S. ports, it is highly probable that taxes would be imposed on U.S. ships entering foreign ports creating restrictive costs for American flag operators. 9 4 i • !| To Protect Your Job Security in if the Fight for •'4 Fauorable Legislation Seafarers are urged to contribute to SPAD. It is the way to have your voice heard and to keep your union effective in the fight for legislation to protect the security of everv Seafarer and his family. in i > I'l Tanker Connecticut Holds Shipboard Meeting in Bayway, N.J. New York Port Agent Leon Hall (center) holds a shipboard meeting of all departments aboard the tanker SS Connecticut (Ogden Marine) on Oct. 23 after a payoff at the Exxon Terminal in Bayway, N.J. At right is the Ship's Committee of (I. to r.): Educational Director G. E. Qalman; Bosun Richard 0. Maddox, ship's chairman: Engine Delegate J. Crapeau (kneeling); Deck Delegate Carl Harcrow, and Steward Delegate Jose Riviera. The vessel dropped the hook in Pascagoula, Miss, on Nov. 6. November, 1975 ^ -s. iL.M.-'V'uV"; �Result of SlU Protest Collier Carbon Only Gets a I—Year Jones Art Waiver Secretary of the Treasury William • Simon has denied a request by Collier ; Carbon and Chemical Corp. for a twoyear extension of the waiver it was granted last year which exempts the company from complying with the pro; visions of the Jones Act in shipping . anhydrous ammonia on foreign-flag vessels between Alaska and the Pacific Northwest. Simon did, however, grant Collier a one-year extension of the waiver be­ cause he said "that there has been no substantial change in the availability of U.S.-flag oceangoing vessels suitable for ammonia carriage" and the pos• sibility exists of a lack of supply of ammonia available for farm use during the 1975-1976 season. The SIU had strongly protested the . request by Collier for an extension on the grounds that the company had not ' complied with the terms of the original granting of the waiver. At that time Collier was given the waiver on the con' dition that it promptly seek to contract a U.S.-flag vessel capable of transport- ing fhe ammonia. SIU President Paul Hall, in a letter to Simon last month, asked the Secretary to deny the waiver because "it is clear that Collier has not complied with the terms of the original waiver by promptly con­ tracting for a U.S. vessel. The com­ pany delayed contracting for a new vessel until it was faced with Ihe necessity to apply for a waiver ex­ tension and ignored several op­ tions that would have enabled a U.S. vessel to be ready far sooner.** "In addition," Hall wrote, "no waiver extension should be considered because of the likelihood that in the near future a U.S.-flag vessel capable of carrying anhydrous ammonia will be available. A two year waiver extension is an un­ reasonable period and would remove all pressure on Collier to employ this new U.S.-flag vessel as soon as it becomes available." s . V'T i! Simon, hi reply to President HalPs letter, wrote that "because it is not pres­ ently possible to determine what suit­ able U.S.-flag vessels might be available for use in 1977,1 agree with your ob­ jection to a two year waiver extension.** The Treasury Secretary went on to say that he was granting the one-year extension because "we have been ad­ vised that the Pacific Northwest would face a serious shortage of nitrogen fer­ tilizer if the waiver was not extended." He also stated that "I can assure you that we will carefully monitor the situ­ ation to be certain that Collier Carbon is adhering to the underlying conditions of the waiver." Maritime Unions Offer Proposal On Firefighfing Training The Ad Hoc Committee on Maritime other organizations, under the provi­ Industry Problems of the AFL-CIO has sions of the Federal Fire Prevention sent an extensive proposal to federal and Control Act of 1974. government officiaJs concerning the The proposal notes that like their need for and methods of improving shoreside counterparts, commercial fire prevention and firefighting train­ boats and ships are equipped with Fire ing for American merchant seamen and Prevention, Detection, Extinguishment officers. and Containment equipment. However, The document, titled "Fire Protec­ capabilities are restricted by the size of tion, Detection, Containment and the vessel, variety of fire equipment Extinguishment Proposal" was formu­ available, manning, route and service. lated by the Ad Hoc Committee's sub­ These crafts can experience different committee on training. It has been sent cargoes and personnel changes on each to a number of officials in Washington, voyage. Ship accidents may present including the secretaries of Commerce fire-ridden holocausts, without com­ and Transportation, the Commandant parison. Yet very few, if any, vessels of the Coast Guard, the Maritime are equipped with specialized fire de­ Administrator, the Administrator of the partments composed of personnel con­ National Fire Protection and Control tinually exposed to experience and Administration and membeis of the retraining. Senate and House committees dealing The proposal covers four basic areas with the merchant marine. in which the unions feel that substantial The major purpose of the proposal improvements must be made over the is to present to the government the present methods and facilities for train­ feelings of the American maritime ing American merchant mariners in fire unions concerning the present inade­ prevention and firefighting. These are: quacy of programs and facilities for • The Academic Phase. The proposal training American merchant seamen urges the establishment of regular and officers in fire prevention and fire- training programs in such areas as basic fighting and to detail the unions' ideas fire prevention, containment, and ex­ as to what steps should be taken to tinguishment; team leader development remedy the situation. for firefighting units, and the develop­ ment of command decision-making The proposal particularly emphasizes 'programs that the unions believe can capability in various fire fighting tech­ be implemented by the government, niques. It urges that these programs be with the assistance of the unions and made a regular part of the training pro­ vided at joint Union-Management oper­ ated maritime schools, the federal and state maritime academies, and other maritime training facilities. • Field Training. The proposal points out the inadequacy of existing field training facilities in this area mid urges that "broad new facilities be provided, Some months ago the Log published a story about a recently-developed by the Government, designed to encour­ method of saving the life of someone who is choking on a piece of food. The age decision making capabilities in method, known as the "Heimlich Maneuver," consists of two ways of getting realistic shipboard simulated atmo­ the victim to cough up the food, and the previous story described just one sphere." It proposes that "existing procedure. teaching staffs should be augmented by Because this is a problem which frequently confronts Seafarers on board specially trained instructors and others ship, the Log is reprinting all the necessary information which may one day having the capability of developing save the life of a crewmember, maybe you. student capabilities progressively to The method involves grasping the victim from behind, around the upper those of command" and that "simulated abdomen above the navel and below the rib cage. With the victim leaning shipboard conditions should realistic­ forward from the waist, head, arms and upper torso hanging dovra, the rescuer ally duplicate conditions as found then exerts a sudden, strong pressure with his hands against the victim's upper aboard the multitude of vessel types abdomen. found in the merchant marine." This should force the diaphragm upward, compress the lungs and expel the chunk of food which is propelled out by the compression of air which is always inhaled when one accidentally starts to choke. If fhe victim is too heavy to hold, lay him on his back and kneel astride his hips. With the heel of one hand pressing against the back of the other hand, push forward again in the same area described above. This technique is one that is taught to bosuns participating in the Bosuns Recertification Program at Piney Point where they take the first aid course which is part of the program. Perhaps the most important factor in saving a choking victim's life is recog­ nizing when a person is indeed choking on a piece of food. Many times onlookers mistake the symptoms as those of a heart attack. But, the thing to notice is that a person who is choking is unable to speak because any piece of food large enough to block the top of the windpipe also obstructs the larynx. Once onlookers can determine that a victim is choking, then the proper steps can be taken to help him. 'Heimlich Maneuver': 2 Ways To Save a Choking Victim Pape 10 Collier was originally given permis­ sion to ship the ammonia on foreignflag ships when the only American ves­ sel capable of transporting the sub­ stance, the SS Kenai, sank in a storm off the Alaska coast. Anhydrous am­ monia is used to manufacture about 35 percent of the nitogen fertilizer used by wheat growers in the Northwest. • Shipboard Training. The proposal notes that the present shipboard train­ ing is inadequate due to "the lack of adequate shipboard teaching aids and properly trained fire preventionconscious personnel adequately skilled in the science of Fire Detection, Con­ tainment and Extinguishment." It urges that the concerned government agencies "develop, publish and distribute usable shipboard Fire Prevention, Detection, Extinguishment and Containment texts, safety committee training guides, slide presentations, marine fire prevention posters, etc." and that "existing Coast Guard regulations be amended to make shipboard Fire Prevention, Detection, Extinguishment and Containment pro­ grams mandatory requirements." • Retraining. The proposal urges that field training facilities be provided for the purpose of periodically retrain­ ing maritime personnel in fire preven­ tion and firefighting. Particularly em­ phasized in this retraining would be instruction concerning newly-devel­ oped equipment and techniques, con­ tinued development of fire safety con-^ sciousness and leadership capabilitiesj' the need for advance planning on how to cope with various types of fire situa­ tions, and instruction on fire-related personal safety and health matters. The proposal, which covers 75 pages including attachments, goes into con­ siderable detail in each of these four areas, explaining the reasons why the present programs and facilities are in­ adequate to the needs of the Americanflag merchant marine and providing specific suggestions concerning the development of the programs and facil­ ities that the unions feel are needed. The proposal also includes detailed course outlines of the subject matter to be covered in each of the training pro­ grams proposed. Repeatedly emphasized in the pro­ posal is the tremendous gap that cur­ rently exists between prevention and control training programs for landbased fires and those for maritime fires. The proposal particularly notes that this gap exists despite the fact that maritime fires can be among the most dangerous known, both in loss of life and in the value of property damage. Seafarers Log �•* •- • n- :-yjf\urim n Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid Are for You by A. A. Bernstein SIU Wdfare Dnector Over the next few months, the Seafarers Log will be running a series of articles concerning Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid and how these government programs affect you and your families. Eventually the series will be compiled into a booklet so that Seafarers can have all the infor­ mation on these programs in one place. The first part of the series will give a general outline of social security as well as a chart showing how to determine if you are fully insured. I hope this series will be an aid to you. Please let me know if you have any questions. Just write to me care of Seafarers International Union, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. In addition to constantly safeguarding the job security of its members and striving to secure the best possible wages and working conditions for them, the Seafarers International Union of North America, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, is deeply concerned with seeing to it that Seafarers enjoy the widest range of welfare and pension benefits. These goals serve as the basis for negotiations with the employers—the shipping companies. Because wehare and pension benefits are so important to Seafarers and their families, the Union maintains a special department known as the SIU Social Security and Welfare Services De­ partment, headed by A1 Bernstein and located on the second deck at 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. One funtion of this department is to assist SIU members in every way possible so that they can obtain all of the benefits to which they are entitled under the Seafarers Welfare and Pension Pro­ grams. The department also gives valuable assistance in a great many other areas involving the welfare of SIU men and their families. Specifically, the SIU Social Security and Wel­ fare Services Department wants Seafarers and those dependent upon them to enjoy not only Union-provided benefits but also all of those bene­ fits which the SIU and the rest of the labor move­ ment vigorously fought to win and improve under the Federal Social Security Law. In this effort, however, the Union has found that many Seafarers and their dependents, as well as a good many other workers throughout the nation, are not always aware of the Social Security benefits coming to them. For this reason, the SIU Social Security and Welfare Services Department has prepared this information in order to spell out in detail just what Social Security is and what it does, and to tell you as clearly as possible about the various benefits to which you are entitled. There are a number of benefit programs provided under Social Security, and by reading this information carefully you can learn how to collect the benefits they offer to your­ self and your family. As always, the Seafarers Social Security and Welfare Services Department and its staff are availabfe to give you whatever help is needed in obtaining the benefits to which you are entitled under both Union-sponsored benefit programs and Social Security. Part of the contributions made go into a sepa­ rate hospital insurance trust fund to insure that when workers and their dependents reach 65 they will have help in paying their hospital bills. This is medicare. Voluntary medical insurance, also available to people 65 or over, helps pay doctors' bills and other medical expenses. This program is financed out of premiums shared on a half-andhalf basis by the older people who sign up and by the Federal Government. Nine out of ten working people in the United States are now building protection for themselves and their families under the Social Security program. credit for a certain amount of work under Social Security. This credit may have been earned at any time after 1936. Hie amount of a worker's monthly Social Secu­ rity payment is based on his average earnings under Social Security over a period of years. The amount of the payments to his dependents or sur­ vivors also depends on his or her average earnings. The receipt or amount of all monthly benefits may be affected if you work after becoming en­ titled to benefits. In order to most clearly present information im­ portant to the particular needs or circumstances pertaining to yourself, or to your family, this in­ formation is presented in the form of specific ques­ tions and answers. First, to find out how much work credit is needed for benefits to be paid to you or your fam­ ily, check the following chart: MONTHLY CASH BENEFITS To get monthly cash payments for yourself and your family, or for your survivors to receive pay­ ments in case of your death, you must first have HowDoI DetenninelflAm Fully Insured? If a worker born before 1930 reaches 65 (62 if a woman), beomes disabled, or dies in m.' . 4;. d FOR WORKERS BORN BEFORE 1930 r . He will need credit for this much work to be fully insured 6 years 7 1975 1979 1983 1987 1991 or later FOR WORKERS BORN AFTER 1929 TEN YEARS CREDIT IS REQUIRED OR He will be fully insured with credit for this much work If the worker dies when his age is 1V2 years 2 2Vi « 28 or younger 30 -r'34 -••10 Z. 36 38 40 and so on 31/2 << a 4 /• AVt Note: A person is fully insured if he has year he reaches retirement age person born in 1930 or later credit for V4 year of work for or of his disability or death. In would omit years before he was each year after 1950 up to the counting the years after 1950, a 22. How Do I Determine If I Am Fully Insured? No one is fully insured with credit for less than 1V2 years of work and no one needs more than 10 years of work to be fully insured. Having a fully insured status, however, means only that certain kinds of cash benefits may be payable—it does not determine the amount. The amount will depend on your average earnings. To insure that you are being credited with both the proper number of quarters worked and the cor­ rect amount of wages covered under Social Secu­ rity write to the following address: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION P.O. Box 57 Baltimore, Maryland 26203 (In the next installment of the series we will publish a sample list of many of the covered cate­ gories, eligibility requirements and proofs needed for various Social Security benefits.) Charter Member Gets Pension THE BASIC IDEA The basic idea of Social Security is a simple one: During working years employees, their employers, and self-employed people pay Social Security con­ tributions which are pooled in special trust funds. When earnings stop—or are reduced because the worker retires, die.s, or becomes disabled— monthly cash benefits are paid to replace part of the earnings the family has lost. November. 1975 I New pensioner Angel Vila (left) who joined the SiU in 1938, gets his first pension check last month from Santurce, P.R. Port Agent Juan J. Reinosa in the Union Hall. Page 11 I1 �IMgestof SlU OGDEN WILLAMETTE (Ogden Marine), September 4-^hairman, Re­ certified Bosun E. K. Bryan; Secretary E. Kelly; Deck Delegate Carlos Spina; Engine Delegate W. Beatty; Steward Delegate R. E. Leonard. No disputed OT. Chairman suggested that all crewmembers read the Seafarers Log to see what is going on, and when they are finished reading it, pass it around to someone else. Keep safety on your mind at all times and report anything that you see that you feel is not safe. Held a discussion on upgrading at Piney Point. DEL ORO (Delta Steamship Lines), September 14—Chairman, Patrick M. Graham; Secretary Teddy Kross; Edu­ cational Director Lee W. Morin; Engine Delegate Charles A. Hanley; Steward Delegate Cesar Guerra. $71.15 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Chairman and the crew thank the steward department for a job well done. We were five months in the port of Lobito, Angola and the food has always been properly prepared. Received the Seafarers Log monthly and also the new agreement. Everyone found the August 1975 Fact Sheet No. 5 very interesting. Next port Abidjan. COLUMBIA (Ogden Marine) Sep­ tember 13 — Chairman, Recertified Bosim Clarence E. Pryor; Secretary A. Hutcherson; Educational Director J. Menen; Deck Delegate Frank Cottongin; Engine Delegate Richard R. Hutchinson; Steward Delegate Gilbert Gonzales. $12.24 in ship's fund. No dis­ puted OT. Chairman suggested that all crewmembers read the letters from Headquarters on bulletin board con­ cerning the increase in dues. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port Burnside, La. SEA-LAND MCLEAN (Sea-Land Service), September 28 — Chairman, Recertified Bosun J. Richburg; Secre­ tary R. Sadowski; Educational Director F. Sayo. $30 in ship's fund. $267 in movie fund. Nine extra movies were rented for current voyage. No disputed OT. Chairman alternating afternoons and evenings for meetings so that all watches will get a chance to attend dur­ ing the trip. Discussion on the benefits of donating to SPAD. Next port Hong Kong. ROBERT TOOMBS (Waterman Steamship), September 5—Chairman, Recertified Bosun R. Broadus; Secre­ tary J. E. Adams; Educational Director T. Humel. Some disputed OT in deck department. The crew and officers do­ nated $225 to oiler Salbata Serio who went home from Damman because of family illness. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Next port Colombo. SEA-LAND CONSUMER (SeaLand Services Inc.), September 7— Chairman, Recertified Bosun F. A. Pehler; Secretary S. McDonald; Edu­ cation^ Director A. Lane; Deck Dele­ gate J. McPhee; Engine Delegate A. Lopez; Steward Delegate R. Kennedy. No disputed OT. Received a letter from Headquarters asking all members to fill out benefit cards properly and promptly and the crew was advised to do so for their own welfare. The new constitu­ tional amendment on dues increase pay­ ment was explained. Next port Jack­ sonville. Page 12 OAKLAND (Sea-Land Service Inc.), September 7—Chairman, Recertified Bosun A. Beck;Secretary L. Karttunen; Educational Director C. Johnson; Deck Delegate James H. Moore. $2.30 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Collected $200 for movie fund. Chairman posted new dues resolution on bulletin board and discussed it with the membership. A sample vacation form was also posted on the bulletin board. ULTRASEA (Westchester Marine Shipping Co.), September 28—Chair­ man, Recertified Bosun Charlie Frey; Secretary J. Thomas; Educational Di­ rector B. Bryant; Deck Delegate John Wilson. $14 in ship's fund. Some dis­ puted OT in deck, engine and steward departments. Chairman discussed the 59 day stay in Russia. The weather was good and the crew had a good time. Most of the crew hope to come back as the ship has two more trips to Russia. Secretary gave a vote of thanks to the seamen's club in Russia for the atten­ tion they gave to the crew. The im­ portance of donating to SPAD was also discussed. A vote of thanks,to the stew­ ard department for a job well done. Next port on Gulf of Mexico. MERRIMAC (Ogden Marine), Sep­ tember 7 Chairman, Recertified Bosun W. Wallace; Secretary F. R. Hicks. Some disputed OT in deck de­ partment. Vessel has called at Rotter­ dam and Bremerhaven, W. Germany. Most of the crew going ashore had an enjoyable stay. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port Charleston, S.C. CAROLINA (Puerto Rico Marine Navigation), September 8—Chairman, Recertified Bosun J. Delgado; Secretary J. DeLise; Educational Director J. Reyes. $6.05 in ship's fund. Some dis­ puted OT in engine and steward depart­ ments. Chairman led discussion on the importance of donating to SPAD. Secretary mentioned to crewmembers that he had read an article on five year old Dana Huber fighting for her life against cancer—but she also has to bat­ tle loneliness and that he will post Dana Huber's address and requested that all drop her a card or letter to pick up her spirit. All communications were posted for the membership to read. Next port Baltimore, Md. WALTER RICE (Reynolds Metal Co.), September 14—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun Floyd Pence; Secretary Crisanto M. Modellas; Educational Di­ rector B. Wilhelmsen. No disputed OT. The central point of discussion among crewmembers was the Report of the Constitutional Committee that was sent to all SIU members and their families. Some of the written resolutions were discussed during the meeting. Also had a discussion on donations to SPAD. Part of the Headquarters report was read to the crew and posted on the bul­ letin board. Next port Hawaii. OVERSEAS ARCTIC (Maritime Overseas Co.), September 7—Chair­ man, Recertified Bosun William Baker; Secretary J. Fernandez; Educational Director J. Tucker. No disputed OT. Chairman gave a report on the Consti­ tution pertaining to Union dues and a report on firefighting as a future en­ dorsement. Everything running smooth­ ly. Next port Texas City. Ships' Meetings DELTA MEXICO (Delta Steamship Lines), September 28—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun Michael Casanueva; Secretary C. Corrent; Educational Director Joe N. Atchison; Engine Dele­ gate Robert C. Arnold; Steward Dele­ gate Walter Dunn. $15 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Chief Cook Edwin G. Mitchel's brother died and the crew donated $70. A wreath of flowers was sent to the funeral. The chief cook thanked the crew who observed one minute of silence. Next port Takoradi, Ghana, W. Africa. OVERSEAS ANCHORAGE (Mari­ time Overseas), September 21—Chair­ man, Recertified Bosun A. Boney; Secretary S. J. Davis; Educational Di­ rector D. Busby; Deck Delegate Martin Hammond. $19 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck department. One crewmember had to leave the ship be­ cause of illness in the Suez Canal on September 16. The ship's next port is Rotterdam. A special vote of thanks to the chief steward for the live charcoal grilled strip sirloin steak. MOUNT EXPLORER (Mount Ship­ ping Inc.), September 14—Chairman, Recertified Bosun M. Beeching; Secre­ tary A. Salem; Educational Director J. Parrish; Deck Delegate Gary Smith. Some disputed OT in deck department. All communications were received, read and posted. Chairman requested a complete list of repairs as the ship is going into the shipyard. Next port Alger. ALLEGIANCE (International Ocean Transport), September 21— Chairman, Recertified Bosun Leon Curry; Secretary Hurlburt; Educational Director Sanchez. No disputed OT. Ed­ ucational Director gave a talk on fire hazards and boat drill and on how im­ portant it is to wear shoes, and other points of interest. Everything running smoothly. Next port New York. SEATTLE (Sea-Land Service Inc.), September 1—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Angelo Antoniou; Secretary C.' Scott; Educational Director Ouinn. No disputed OT. Letters were received and read to all members explaining all reso­ lutions and amendments and also a re­ port of the Constitutional Committee was read and posted. Discussion on new dues for crewmembers was also ex­ plained. $11 in ship's fund. Also dis­ cussed and posted on the bulletin board was a letter received explaining the benefits application and showing mem­ bers how to follow this form in filing claims. Letter was posted on the bul­ letin board. Observed one minute of silence in memory Of our departed brothers. SEA-LAND EXCHANGE (SeaLand Service Inc.), September 21— Chairman, Recertified Bosun Demetrios Calogeros; Secretary D. O. Coker; Educational Director George E. Renale. $192 in ship's fund. Money will be used to buy six extra movies for the following voyage and the remainder to be kept for emergencies. Brother Wal­ ton is in a Hong Kong hospital due to an injury aboard ship and will remain there until he can fly back to the States. Brother Walton will be missed by all as he is and was a very nice shipmate. Ob­ served one minute of silence-in memory of our departed brothers. Next port Seattle. DELTA SUD (Delta Steamship Co.), September 8—Chairman, Recertified Bosun H. O. Workman; Secretary R. M. Boyd; Educational Director N. Bartlett; Deck Delegate Vernon M. John­ ston; Engine Delegate Richard C. Busby; Steward Delegate Albert M. Blazio. Some disputed OT in deck de­ partment. Chairman suggested that safety posters should be put up around ship and everyone should be careful when cranes are in operation and to watch out for grease on deck. Report to Seafarers Log: "Delta Line added a new port to the South American run, Puerto Cortes Honduras, C.A. We had open house all day for the officials there 0900 to 1800 Monday, September 8, 1975 and a good time was had by all. R. M. Boyd and A. M. Blazio prepared the party. Captain Easter said it was a success and thanked the steward de­ partment for a splendid job." Next port Santos, Brazil. TEX (Alton Steamship Inc.), Sep­ tember 3 — Chairman, Recertified Bosun Lee J. Harvey; Secretary Jimmie Bartlett; Educational Director Edgar Murphy; Steward Delegate Cecil H. Martin. $10.25 in ship's fund and $69 in a TV antenna fund. Some disputed OT in deck department. Received the latest fact sheet and a suggestion was made to post it so ^11 crewmembers would have a chance to read it over. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port Tampa, Fla. Official ship's minutes were also re­ ceived from the following vessels: SEA-LAND PRODUCER SAN FRANCISCO SAM HOUSTON DELTA ARGENTINA THOMAS JEFFERSON SEA-LAND VENTURE i MOUNT WASHINGTON EAGLE TRAVELER COMMERCE OVERSEAS ALICE DELTA MAR SAN JUAN AQUADILLA GEORGE WALTON BETHFLOR SUMMIT CANTIGNY MAYAGUEZ RESOURCE JOHN TYLER ANCHORAGE BOSTON GALLOWAY OGDEN CHALLENGER f: CHARLESTON TAMARA GUILDEN OVERSEAS ALASKA ' ^ BORINQUEN PANAMA , • fi TRANSCOLUMBIA SEA-LAND MARKET : TAMPA ST. LOUIS GOLDEN ENDEAVOR OVERSEAS TRAVELER LONG BEACH OVERSEAS JOYCE t SEA-LAND TRADE : NEWARK LOS ANGELES DELTA NORTE Seafarers Log �tf »5eewiw-^W9=ii--s»w4rT'JBakr--' *r-,«. -TI- wssa 1 STEER A CLEAR COURSE! If yoa are conykted of possession of any illegal drug—heroin, barbitarates, speed, LSD, or even marijuana—the U.S. Coast Guard wfll reyoke your seaman papers, without appeal, FOREVER. That means that you lose for the rest of your life the right to make a liying by the sea. Howeyer, it doesn*t quite end there eyen if you receiye a su^nded sentence. You may lose your right to yote, your right to hold public office or to own a gun. You also may lose the opportunity of eyer becoming a doctor, dentist, certified public accountant, engineer, lawyer, architect, realtor, pharmacist, school teacher, or stockbroker. You may jeopardize your right to hold a job where you must be licensed or bonded and you may neyer be able to work for the city, the county, or the Federal goyemment. If s a pretty tough rap, but that's exactly how it is and you can't do anyfhing about it. The conyktcd drug user leayes a black mark on his reputation for the rest of his life. Howeyer, drugs can not only destroy your right to a good liyelihood, it can destroy your life. Drug abuse presents a serious threat to both your physical and mental health, and the personal safety of those around you. This is eq»ecially true aboard ship where clear minds and qukk reflexes are essential at all times for the safe operation of the yessel. Don't let drugs destroy your natural right to a good, happy, prodnctiye life. Stay drug free and steer a clear course. Ml I i a •: 1 '•"^l There's a New Look in the San Francisco Hall AY AREA Seafarers at sea or going onto the beach in the port of San Francisco this month will be pleasantly surprised when they enter their Union Hall to register for a shipping-out job call, to renew old acquaintances with shipmates or to attend a monthly membership meeting on the second Thursday after the first Sunday of the month. The Hall on Mission St. has been greatly expanded, almost doubled, with a giant comer addition built on Ninth St. Inside, the old Hall got a complete facelifting with new lighting, windows, floors, and paint job. And doors were cut into the new addition where there's a reading room and offices for the administrative staff. B i'-i Here's part of the new look with spanking new signs and full windows for the Hall. - -..Ip, l: i ri-- ' I MfliiiarTi ' f In an expanded side alcove, West Coast members read their newspapers and drink their coffee. November, 1975 Another part of the renovation is the once old Union Hall where Seafarers play cribbage and cards. A Cape May, N.J. window exhibit of nautical equipment dresses up one of the Hall's rooms. Page 13 il �t AT SEA A Horsefrader Coup for Golden Treasure Lusitania Atrocity Med at 'Buy' Told by Shrimpton U.S.S. Ticonderoga £ The Big T Veterans' Assn. is seeking seamen and officers who served aboard the "mighty" aircraft carrier, the U.S.S. Ticonderoga—particularly those who served on her during World War II. The group will have its next annual reunion in May at Ticonderoga, N.Y. For more details, write ex-Ships Cook (1/c 1944) James H. Morgan Jr., Waterside Lane, South Berwick, Me. 03908 or call 207-748-0939. Also give rate/rank, division and years on board. Last year the association located 57 old shipmates through stories in 50 U.S. newspapers. This year 300 newspapers were contacted, including the Seafarers Log. At their last reunion in Atlantic City, N.J., they had their old chaplain, Msgr. O'Brien of Port Chester, N.Y. present to say Mass for all faiths in vestments he saved from his service on the ship. American Schooner Thann Former British seaman Joseph Ryan, 70, is trying to locate crewmembers of the U.S. schooner Thann which foundered in the North Atlantic in December 1927. Ryan was a crewmember on the rescue ship, the SS Laurel Park which landed 13 survivors of the Thann on the island of San Miguel in the Azores. He writes that most of the survivors shipped from the port of Baltimore and were on their way to South America. To renew old friendships, he can be reached at 138 Chichester Rd., South Shields, Tyne and Wear, N.E. 33, 4 N.H., England. SS Overseas Vivian 1' •i; The widow of Seafarer Phillip E. "Stoney" Stonebridge, who passed away on Aug. 28 on the SS Overseas Vivian (Maritime Overseas) thanks crewmembers of the ship for the collection taken up by Recertified Bosun Hans S. Lee and presented to her. Sally sends personal thanks to "Stoney's" SIU brothers who remembered him. SS Ogden Yukon Recertified Bosun Harold "Buck" Weaver of the tanker SS Ogden Yukon (Ogden Marine) led his deck crew of ABs Bob Graham, L. Wright, A1 Wambach and T. Trotter in replacing 25 2,000-pound pipes aboard ship while on the run to England, Iceland, France, Spain and the Virgin Islands recently. I SS Delia Norte Carrying the first bulk cargo of fertilizers in a LASH vessel to Belem, Brazil from the port of New Orleans recently was the SS Delta Norte (Delta Line). Later the ship's barges were towed up the Amazon River with 1,800-tons of fertilizers. SS Carolina Chief Steward J. De Lise of the containership SS Carolina (Puerto Rico Marine) read a newspaper account on Oct. 17 of little Dana Huber, 5, fighting for her life against cancer and figured "she also has to battle loneliness" so he posted her. address on the ship's bulletin board for Seafarers to write her a card or letter in order to. pick up her spirits. The Carolina is on the Baltimore-San Juan run. SS St. Louis Deck Delegate Steve Huren of the containership SS Si. Louis (Sea-Land) announced he's going to retire after 30 years of seatime. His last trip was on the run from Oakland to San Juan. Everyone wished him good luck and said they'd see him around the Union hall. SS Delta Argentina Crewmembers of the C3 SS Delta Argentina (Delta Line) attended funeral services for the late 3rd Mate Janies Gregory, a heart attack victim who was buried at sea a day out of the port of Dal.ar. Seafarer Rottria Lacy was repatriated stateside for treatment of a skin disorder. On May 7, 1917 the Cunard pas­ senger liner SS Lusitania was torpedoed off Kinsdale, Ireland by the German submarine U-28 and sank quickly, tak­ ing 1,198 passengers and crewmembers to the bottom. When the war was over in 1918 and the Geneva Convention met in Switzer­ land to assess war reparations against Germany, the English Government charged that not only had the German Government deliberately sunk the al­ legedly unarmed merchant ship Lusi­ tania, but it had also commemorated this act in 1918 by issuing a special medal. Depicting the sinking ship in flames on one side and a skeleton of Death selling tickets in the Lusitania's pursers office on the reverse, this medal was supposedly cast in both gold and silver and awarded to high ranking German naval officers as well as to the captain and crew of the submarine U-28. The German Government claimed that the medal had never been Issued by them and that in an attempt by the British Secret Service to discredit Ger­ many at the Geneva Convention, the coin had been designed and struck by the English Mint. Soon dubbed the Lusitania Atrocity Medal, the few that are known to exist, today are of rare numismatic value to coin and medal collectors. Attends Coin Auction Seafarer Sydney "Aussie" Shrimpton, who has just retired after sailing with the SIU for 34 years, was on a vacation in Edinburgh, Scotland when he read of a local coin show there. A collector of U.S. gold coins, he noticed that a few American pieces were to be auctioned off at the local show and, always on the lookout for new additions to his collection, he de­ cided to visit the exhibition. But Brother Shrimpton's bids on the coins were unsuccessful and he was pre­ paring to go back to his hotel when an elderly man approached him. The man told Shrimpton he had no­ ticed the seafaring coin collector bidding on American gold pieces and that he had a few in his own collection he wanted to sell in order to finance a summer vacation for himself and his wife. Seafarer Shrimpton, always the avid collector, went home with the man and, after he had examined and bought the American coins, the man brought out a large medal. Aussie recognized it im­ mediately as a gold Lusitania Atrocity Medal and," without letting on that he SIU pensioner Sydney "Aussie" Shrimpton shows the medal. knew what it was, asked the man how he had obtained it. He had inherited it from an uncle who had died in 1937, the Scotsman said. He thought that it was some kind of German naval medal his uncle must have picked up during World War I, although as far as he knew his uncle had been exempted from serving in the Armed Forces because he had worked for his entire life in a protected job at the English Mint. Hearing that, Shrimpton immediately recalled the German accusation that the medals had actually been designed and struck by the English Mint on orders from the British Secret Service. Up to this point the only corroboration of the German charge that Brother Shrimpton knew about had come from the director of the English Mint who, in his auto­ biography, stated that immediately after World War I he had been approached by a branch of the Government and ordered to commit an act that was both "repugnant and dishonorable to him" and that his refusal to do so had led to his resignation. The Scottish coin collector then told Shrimpton he was sure the medal could not be gold because it carried no gold carat stamp. Shrimpton, telling the man he thought that it was gold, offered to buy the medal at the current gold bul­ lion price of $80 per ounce if they could have.it tested. After a quick trip to a local jeweler who assured both that the medal was indeed 14-carat gold and that it weighed a little over V/z ounces, the man agreed to sell the rare medal for the English equivalent of $360. "Today," says the proud owner of this unique and bizarre piece of naval history. Seafarer Shrimpton, "I value it at around $3,500 and it is not for sale." SS Overseas Natalie From the middle of this month on, the tanker SS Overseas Natalie (Maritime Overseas) will carry 55,000-tons of grain to a Soviet Black Sea port from the Gulf. SS Vantage Horizon For the Military^alift Command, the T2J SS Vantage Horizon (Vantage Steamship) carried 33,761 dwt of diesel fuel from the Arabian Gulf to a port of call in Japan. . . ..' . SS Delta Paraguay Getting a free ride on the C3 SS Delta Paraguay (Delta Line) to .Africa recently was University of New Orleans sophomore Robert V. Buras of Metairie, La., a winner in the company-supported U.S. Propeller Club-Harold Harding Memorial Essay Contest on the American merchant marine. Page 14 Seventy-one cents of every dollar spent in shipping on American-flag ve^ls remains in this country, tnaking a very substantial contribution to the national balance of payments and to the nation's economy. Use U.S.-flag ships. It's good for the American maritime industry, the Ameri­ can shipper, and America. Seafarers Log �Pilot, Boxer, Medical Donor ASHORE Seafarer Joseph Is inquisitive Traveler Baltimore Seafarer Joseph appeared on the Johnny Carson Show in 1960 to talk about his trip to Moscow in 1959 as one of the first American tourists to visit the Soviet Union since World War II. Taken with "wander lust" for almost all of his adult life, SIU member Eric Joseph has found that seafaring has led him on travels that even the richest world voyager would have trouble duplicating. Seafarer Joseph traces the beginning of his traveling hobby to 1953 when he took a trip to Paris. Now Joseph, a traveler for fun as well as profit, proudly claims to have visited every country in Europe as a tourist as well as a profes­ sional seaman. In 1959 when Joseph was aboard one of the first U.S. tankers to haul grain to the USSR, he asked for and received permission, from the Soviet Government to visit Moscow while his ship was unloading, making him one of the first American tourists to visit that Russian capital since World War II. When Seafarer Joseph returned to the U.S., he was met by newspaper reporters eager to hear about life in the Soviet interior, a life few Americans but government officials had ever seen, and he even appeared on the Johnny Carson Show to talk about his Moscow tour. As a BR aboard the SS York in 1964, Joseph was again allowed to get off his ship while it unloaded grain in Odessa and fly to Moscow. Friendly and Curious Again he found the Soviet citizens "friendly, polite and curious about any­ thing American." But though he had the freedom to go anywhere in Moscow, he was followed by plainclothes police throughout his second visit. - This time Joseph also asked a repre- Seafarer Eric Joseph was 18-years old and an officer in the Indian Air Force when this picture was taken in Ambala, India in 1942. November, 1975 sentative at the Russian Government tourist agency if it would be possible to meet the Soviet premier Nikita Khrushchev. The tourist agent doubted that the request would be granted, but assured Joseph that it would be made. Much to the tourist agent's surprise —and to Joseph's—the audience was approved, but a sudden call to return to the now unloaded York forced the Chief Steward Edward Kaznowsky of the coastwise containership, the SS Anchorage (Sea-Land) found a "Charm City" cabbie, Richard Banas, 27, "honest enough to make Diogenes hang up his lantern" in his legendary search for an honest man in Greek mythology. As New York-based Seafarer Kaznowsky tells it: "I took Banas' Emerald Cab Co. cab from the Sea-Land Terminal in Dundalk, Md. to the Greyhound Bus Station here. "When I left the ship I had a single $100 bill and a $5 bill on me. After we arrived at the bus station, I paid the fare of $3.70 and gave cabbie Banas a .30-cent tip. "Then I began to walk to the entrance of the bus station. While doing so I was looking for the $100 bill I had left with. It did not take me long to find out that I had lost it! "Then I began to think and make up my mind what direction to take or go since I had only $ 1 on me and was not too familiar with the city buses. I have a few friends here. Should I see them or take a collect cab back to the ship for more money? "All of a sudden hackie Banas pulls up, walks over to me and asks: 'Mister did you drop this $100 bill on the back seat of my hack?' I was so amazed that I could not give him an immediate answer. "Since I could not change the $100 bill on the sidewalk, I gave him the $1 bill I had on me. I had it in mind to increase the tip later on when I call Emerald Cab to go back on the ship. But I could not reach Banas. I think he was only a parttime driver." Banas, who lives in the 200 block of S. Patterson Pk. Ave., recalled: "I looked back when I pulled away and I saw the guy looking like he lost something. About that time I saw the bill on the seat." The lure of finder's keepers almost overwhelmed him, he admitted. "That was a week's pay sitting there," declared the taxi jockey, who makes about $125 weekly. Later he added. Brother Kaznowsky telephoned his employer to praise his honesty. Steward Kaznowsky said "I felt bad about that $ 1 tip, but it was all I had beside the $100 bill." He said he plans to increase the tip when he can contact Banas. The Seafarer also wishes to "compensate a very honest taxi driver as a reference for future employment... keep honesty alive in other taxi drivers ... and hopes the cab company may take an interest in keeping honest taxi drivers on the payroll." He said his sister lost $40 in a taxi some time ago and did not get it back! Bilbao^ Spain I Sea-Land Service Inc. has added this port via Rotterdam to North Europe, East and West Coast ports of call, Canada, Central America, the Caribbean and the Far East. ^ Guatemala Delta Line has formally protested to the Federal Maritime Commission on being deprived of cargo from here. Part of the protest said: "During the past two years Delta has had a number of meetings with Guatemala national flag lines and the officials of the government of Guatemala in an effort to work out an agreement that would allow Delta 'equal access' to all cargoes moving in the United States-Guatemala trade. All of these meetings have been unproductive." The amateur welterweight champion of India in 1942, Seafarer Joseph is shown here with his boxing trophies in a picture taken in New Delhi. disappointed Joseph to cancel the ap­ pointment. In 1965 Seafarer Joseph returned once more to Russia, this time as a visitor on a leisurely mght-'week tour. Landing in Leningrad, Joseph visited Moscow, the Yalta resort area, Yerevan in Armenia, Tbilisi and Gori in Georgia, Tashkent in Central Asia and Irkutsk in Siberia. Twice during this trip Joseph was detained by police for taking pictures of "sensitive" sights—^the walls of Lenin Hills in Moscow which surround the homes of government leaders and people sleeping in the streets of Tbilisi. But in general. Seafarer Joseph found he received the same friendly reception from most Russian citizens that had marked his first two visits to the USSR. Continued on Page 28 I Smithsonian Institution^ Washington^ D.C. Recertified Bosun Malcolm Cross, who ships out of the port of Wilmington, Calif., was the recipient of a thank you letter last month from Shirley Askew, program coordinator of the Division of Performing Arts for the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. The letter said: "On behalf of the Working Americans staff I would like to express my sincere thanks for your participation in this year's Festival of American Folklore. In addition to providing the festival visitor with a unique insight into your occupational experiences as a worker in transportation, your demonstrations, stories and answers to questions added a dimension of positive interchange between audience and participant that was both entertaining and informative. "Your experiences in Working Americans probably revealed how people respond to you because of your work skills and styles. This is the challenge of the Working Americans presentation. We relied heavily on your descriptions of processes and equipment to show working conditions in transportation that we could not demonstrate on the mall. "We are very pleased with the results of your participation and join the entire festival staff, the AFL-CIO and the Department of Labor in congratulat­ ing you for a job well done." Seafarer Cross, Recertified Bosun William Joyner and SIU Representative Frank "Scottie" Aubusson were among Union members who showed AFL-CIO President George Meany and the public how seamen manned the American merchant fleet at a Working Americans Exhibition by the institution on the Washington Mall this summer. Page 15 B . Ii �r New Orleans, Second Largest Cargo Haiid ling Port in the U^.5., Is a Hub of Activily '• -• •'*•:• Tr M ost people recognize New Orleans for its Bourbon Street nite spots, its vivacious French Quarter, or the fabulous preserved old homes in the city's Garden section. But to the U.S. shipping industry the port of New Or­ leans, now the second iai^est port in terms of cargo tons handled in the U.S., SfU Vice-President Lindsey Williams, center, chairs last month's mem^ — •. bership meeting at the SlU hall on Jackson Aye. New Orleans Port Agent Some of the nearly 200 Seafarers who showed up for last month's memBuck Stephens, right, serves as reading clerk, and SlU Patrolman Stanley bership meeting in the port of New Orleans listen to reports on local, Zeagler, left, serves as recording secretary. national and international issues affecting Seafarers. In and Around the Port is a hub of niarit ne activity. And SIU members and f SIU hall itself on Jackson Ave. havfc! played an important role in this porCs irowth and success, The photos on (hese three pages give a good indicatio of the scope and in­ tensity of the S activities in this vital port. Pictu|-ed are the payoflFs of the freightshipl, John Penn, home from a voyage to Leningrad, USSR, and the Arthur Mid^leton, back from a six month trip to; the Mideast, as well as the departure from New Orleans of the freighter. Delta Argentina, which is slated for a run to West Africa. Last month's New Orleans member­ ship meeting, which featured reports and discussir on local, national and international /ssues affecting Seafarers, is also covered, as well as a monthly meeting at the SIU hall of the very ac­ tive Greater New Orleans AFL-CIO. George Meany, president of the AFLCIO, has cited the Greater New Or­ leans AFL-CIO as "one of the most effective centra! labor councils in the country." The New Orleans AFL-CIO, comprised of 90 member unions, is headed by SIU Vice-President Lindsey Williams, and SIU Port Agent Buck Stephens serves as the council's secre­ tary-treasurer. Although not pictured here, the SIU hali also hosts ail meetings of the New Orleans Martitime Port Council of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Depart­ ment, and the hall is donated for use tally involved in the maritime and overby local PTA organizations as well as all labor activities in this port city, as for other local community gatherings. well as being actively involved in comIn all. Seafarers and the SIU are to- munity affairs and community relations. ft i: '•4-^ l! I Enjoying some conversation with brother Seafarers before the monthly membership meeting are, from the left; Ralph Todd, steward department; ,ln New Orleans hall prior to the membership meeting are from the left: Lauren Santa Ana, steward department; Mathew Rosato, fireman, and James Bates, ordinary seaman; Ed Craddock, recertified bosun; Ernest Cline Galbraith, Pumpman. Hoitt, ordinary seaman, and Jimmy Garner, recertified bosun. \^i s. a I . • •! <.3•S> i \* At the New Orleans USPHS hospital, SIU Patrolman Stanley Zeagler, right, squares away in-patient benefits with laid up Seafarer Ralph Armstrong. "t -J f-i- AM0 The Executive Board of the Greater New Orleans AFL-CIO meets in a conference room in the SIU New Orleans hall, prior to meeting of the central labor council's general body. They are, from the At the meeting of the main body of the Greater New Orleans AFL-CIO, six left: Richard Allen, vice-president; Joseph Volpi; (SIU Port Agent) Buck Stephens, secretary- Three members of the Delta Shoregang unload truck outside the company's new members of this central labor council are sworn in by the council's Presi- treasurer; (SIU Vice-President) Lindsey Williams, president; Ernest Colbert, chairman; Edward warehouse in the port of New Orleans. They are, from the left, SIU members A. L. Stephens, Terrel J. Nespitt, and Frank Latura, all warehousemen. dent Lindsey Williams, standing far left. Shanklin; Michael Emig; Charlie Richardson, and Del Aleman, Jr. J O H IV P E .I I IV Seafarers Nathaniel Kiser, left, and Charles Smith work in the ship's engine room after voyage-to Leningrad. The John Penn at her berth in the port of New Orleans after trip to Leningrad, USSR. • Page 16 On-the-job in the John Penn's engine room is oiler W. Murphy. While in Leningrad, Murphy and the rest of the crew were taken on two tours by the Russian governmant, one to the Hermitage Museum, which among its many exhibits displays 26 paintings by Rerribrandt, and one tour to the Leningrad memorial cemetery where 450,000 war dead, killed in the seige of the city in World War II, are buried. The John Penn's steward department, called "one of the best' by the crew, are from the left: W. G. Williams,, chief steward; Walter Makin, chief cook; Will C. Daniels, 3rd cook; Alphonse Johnson, baker, and Sonny Rankin, saloon messman. For More Photos, See Next Page Page 17 �Arthur Middleton Home; Delta Argentina Departs from N.O. Seafarer Wilbert Fruge, sailing third cook aboard the Delta Argentina, gets lunch ready prior to de­ parture from port of New Orleans. In the ship's fully automated engine room is oiler Warren Hymel. The Delta Argentina is slated for run to West Africa. ; . •• f •» Taking routine readings in the ship's engine room is Seafarer Clifford Sewell, sailing oiler mainte­ nance. The Delta Argentina is carrying heavy farm equipment to ports in West Africa. lU-manned vessels coming in to unload in the port of New Orleans, or taking on cargo destined for other ports in the U.S. or abroad, play an important part in this port's overall maritime.activities. Covered on this page is the departure of the Delta Argentina which is heading to a number of ports, mainly in W est Africa, carrjing heavy farm equipment and steel. The Argentina will call at the ports of Takoradi and Tema in Ghana; Liberville and Port Gentil in Gabon, and Port Harcourt and Warri in Nigeria. Also covered on this page is the payoff of the Arthur Middleton, back from a six-month trip shuftling cargo between ports in the Mideast. She was one of the first ships to traverse the Suez Canal after its reopening this summer. The Arthur Middleton carried both grain and general cargoes, and also called at Chittagong, Bangladesh during the voyage. S •J-..'; •Ml ii: '.[iqcJU y Arthur Middleton After a six month Mideast voyage aboard the Arthur Middleton, Seafarer Jack Groen not only squared away his 1975 dues with SlU patrolmen, but gave a $3 donation to the Seafarers Log fund. 'r- ' . "'v The Arthur Middleton's crew voted the steward department a job-well-done after six month trip. Two of the reasons why are Chief Cook E. Sorensen, left, and W. R. Smith, third cook. Brothers James, 46, and Frank Brazelle, 53, stand for photo on deck of the Arthur Middleton after Mideast trip. James has been sailing 27" years, and Frank has been shipping for 32 years. A third brother, Dennis H. Brazelle, 47, passed away May 18 aboard the Eagle Traveler. The Brazelle family hails from Savannah, Ga. • Seafarers Log Page 18 - �—.:aJr*»-£: - Congress Must Kill 'Virgin Is. Loophole; For over 50 years the Jones Act competing with those on the islands, has been one of the most important why there is very little incentive Jones Act Waiver Rule toanddevelop pieces of maritime legislation ever much-needed domestic re­ passed by the U.S. Congress. The en­ actment of this law, which forbids foreign-flag ships to transport cargo between U.S. ports, has helped the American fleet to survive over the years. Yet the Jones Act is constantly under attack from many areas, espe­ cially from the giant, multinational oil companies trying to destroy it. Despite the success of the Jones Act in protecting domestic shipping, there are presently two areas of the law which must be changed so that the U.S. maritime industry will con­ tinue to be protected against inroads by foreign and third-flag fleets. One step that should be taken is the repeal of a 1950 law which has been frequently used as an excuse to waive the Jones Act. This law, which allows waivers in times of emergency, was originally passed in response to wartime shipping needs. However, it is no longer relevant today and the Congress should take immediate steps to wash it off the books. Another, and even more pressing matter, is the section of the Jones Act referred to as the "Virgin Islands loophole." When Congress originally passed the Act it was felt that there would not be enough trade involving the islands, so they were not included under its provisions. In recent years however, substan­ tial trade has developed between the U.S. and the islands, especially in oil. Despite this, the Congress has not made any review of the exemption, although the maritime industry has waged a long struggle to get them to do so. As might be expected, many com- Caulk Up the Hole panics have used this loophole to avoid using U.S.-flag ships, and also to avoid paying taxes on shipping. For example, the Amerada Hess Re­ finery—the world's largest with a production of 700,000 barrels-of-oil a-day—is located in the islands and uses foreign-flagships to carry its products. Another company which hopes to enjoy the same exemptions as Amer­ ada Hess is the Virgin Islands Refin­ Remembers ing Corp. (VIRCO) which plans to build a 200,000-barrel-a-day facility and eventually progress to a 600,000 barrel-a-day one. To make matters worse, refineries located on the islands receive tax and subsidy advantages from the govern­ ment there which domestic refineries do not get. Add this to the loophole situation, and it is easy to understand why refineries on the mainland and Puerto Rico have great difficulty in Letters to the Editor CHARLES W MORGAN Skipper in Verse Cap'n John His last name is Smith And a legend in his time Not a myth. iliiL. HISTORIC PRESERVATION CTAFAB—Sl^LOO Official Publication of the Seafarers International Union of North America, Atlantic. Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO Executive Board Paul Hall, President As long as night is from dusk to dawn You'll be remembered long after your're gone Cap'n John. Frateraally, Clarence Consins SSPortmar Good Editorial I just received my September Seafarers Log and your editorial about the phony State Department is the best I've read on this subject. The State Depart­ ment has doublecrossed not only the American sailor but the fishermen too. The accompanying cartoon by Frank Evers is also very effective. Too bad newspapers all over the country and magazines like Time, News­ week and World News don't pick it up. Keep up the good work. Fraternally, Danny Rizzolo Ft. Pleasant, NJ. Vohima XXXVII, No. 12 Novambar 1975 A Calmar Line skipper is he And treats his crews as nice as can be fining capacity. There is now a move in Congress to finally correct the situation. Sen. J. Bennett Johnston (D-La.) has introduced legislation to extend the coverage of the Jones Act to the is­ lands with respect to crude oil, resid­ ual fuel oil and refined petroleum cargoes shipped between the islands and U.S. ports. The bill, which is in the form of an amendment to the 1920 Merchant Marine Act, would encourage the expansion of domestic refining ca­ pacity by removing the unfair ad­ vantages which companies such as Hess now enjoy; and it would employ the use of currently laid-up U.S. tankers while at the same time estab­ lishing a bulwark against the threat of supply disruption. Speaking at the AFL-CIO Mari­ time Trades Department Convention in September, Sen. Johnston stated that he had introduced the legislation after reading a study on the Jones Act's importance to the nation's economy and security. He told the delegates, "It makes no sense at all to export our refining capacity away from the mainland United States." The MTD Convention passed a resolution supporting Johnston's bill and urged fast Congressional action to close the loophole. We in the SIU wholeheartedly agree, and it is up to all of us in the maritime industry to get behind this legislation and see that it becomes law. As long as this loophole exists, more and more com­ panies will takfr advantage of it, severely damaging the American maritime industry as well as the American economy. Earl Shepard, Vice-President Cai Tanner. Executive Vice-President Lindsey Williams. Vice-President Joe DiGiorglo, Secretary-Treasurer Paul Drozak. Vice-President Frank Drozak, Vice-President Published monthly except twice a month in July by Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. Tel. 499-6600. Second class postage paid at Brooklyn, N.Y. 389 Gel^ His Oyertlme I am writing this letter in sincere appreciation for the prompt and commendable effort put forth by SIU officials in New York in resolving a recent beef on overtime that would otherwise have been lost. I have been a proud member of the SIU for 28 years and this Union is still the greatest in protecting the rights and benefits of its members. FratemaDy, Robert C. Goodnun Enfaula, Ala. Deposit in the SIU Blood Bank—It's Your Life Page 19 November, 1975" J'. 1 v' ' V i �J' r In Port of Houston, Seafarers Talk About Groin H Grain is the name of the game, says Recertified Bosun Burton Owen as he cups a double handful of the golden substance at a grain elevator in the port of Houston. Brother Owen graciously donated his time to take two staff members of the Seafarers Log around the port of Houston to visit the two ships pictured on these two pages. Photo inset focuses on the handful of grain which spilled from elevator while loading a ship bound for Russia. "'R-jff i i\ "Thanks to our contributions to SPAD and the Union's Washington activities concerning the grain deal, shipping has perked up a lot lately for all ratings,'' said Recertified Bosun Mack D. Brendle as he worked last month cleaning tanks aboard the tanker, Montpelier Victory, in the port of Houston, Tex. The Montpelier Victory, which had been laid-up and unemployed, is one of 17 SlU-contracted ships that has re­ ceived charters in the last two months to carry American grain from the Gulf to Russia. In all, six of the 17 vessels were in lay-up prior to getting charters for the grain run. A unified stand by labor, which in­ cluded an ILA grain loading boycott in late September, forced the Ford Admin­ istration to negotiate new, higher freight rates for the grain carriage, as well as a five-year, long-term grain sell­ ing agreement with the USSR. This agreement will ensure that at least onethird of all grain cargoes going to Rus­ sia will he carried by American-flag ships, and it will stabilize the prices of grain-related products in this country. Reviewing labor's actions to force the new agreement with Russia, H. B. Jeffcoat, sailing deck maintenance on the Montpelier Victory, said "it was a damn good thing. The Administra­ tion had been promising a lot to mari­ time, hut never came through with anything." Brother Jeffcoat, who lives in Houston, also stated that "shipping had been pretty slow with the recession and all, hut this grain agreement will pick it up quite a hit. We could he in a tough fix without these grain ships." As he operated an air horse while mucking the Montpelier Victory^s tanks, the Houston Seafarer concluded that "we have to stick together in mari­ time if we're going to keep our job security strong." Another member of the Montpelier Ficfory's crew, E. M. "Waterman Chris" Christian, sailing as ahle-seaman, commented on the long-term ef­ fects of the new grain agreement. He said the grain run "will help shipping in all areas of deep-sea, not just in the Gulf," and he said "shipping looks good for the future." Brother Christian, who lives in Rome, Go. and has been shipping for 36 years, pointed out though, that "the grain run will not last for%ever. We now have to concentrate our efforts on getting the oil bill passed." In the port of Houston awaiting a load of grain for Russia along with the Montpelier Victory was the SlU-con- ili •' 1 The Montpelier Victory, out of lay-up and one of 17 SlU-contracted sfilps slated for employment on the Russian grain run, rides high at her berth in the port of Houston as her SlU crev^ completes tank cleaning before loading. Sixty feet down at the bottom of one of the Montpelier Victory's tanks, three Seafarers pause for a photo while mucking tanks. They are from the left: Bill Dickey, day man; Oliver Pittfield, able-seaman, and Frank Bradford, ordinary seaman. Brother Dickey hails from Florida while Pittfield and Bradford both live in Houston. During tank cleaning aboard the Montpelier Victory in the port of Houston, are from the left: Able-seaman E. M. "Waterman Chris" Christian, operating air horse; Recertified Bosun Mack D. Brendle, stowing butterworthing machine in deck locker, and Deck Maintenance H. B. Jeffcoat, also operating air horse. All three Seafarers agree that the new grain agreement will be a big help to shipping for SlU members. Seafarers Log d •J-',' I'.. tstik-x fciisiSte' i �Deal as They Prepare Ships for Run to Russia tracted Overseas Arctic. The Arctic's Chief Steward, T. D. Ballard, who had just come on the ship when she berthed in Houston, agreed with the views of the Montpelier's crew. He noted that "shipping had been slow recently, especially for the key ratings, but it has % picked up since the agreement was signed." Brother Ballard summed up in a few words what the new grain agreement with the Russians means to the professional Seafarer. He said simply, "moving this grain is going to help us a lot." The SlU-manned Overseas Arctic lays at her berth under grain elevator in port of Houston as she awaits a load of grain destined for Russia. n iviaKing up salads for dinner in the Arctic's galley are James Blair, in front, and Bob Lowe, both sailing messman. The young Seafarers are both Piney Point grads and will be making their first trip to Russia. , -1g—^ p. !•; T. D. Ballard, left, chief steward aboard the Overseas Arctic prepares menu for tho week. Brother Ballard says "the grain movement will help us a lot." Center is Piney Point grad, Mike Mara, sailing OS, and right is Baker Fred Hall, in the ship's galley. EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, 1960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Log policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every three months, which are to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A quarterly finance committee of rank and file members, elected by the membership, makes examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recom­ mendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District- are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disburse­ ments of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the coiitracts between the Union and the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is; Frank Drozak, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 275 - 20tb Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 11215 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. TheM contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to prol':':t your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SlU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required.to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex and national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which .he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION— SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including but not limited to furthering the political, social and economic interests of Seafarer seamen, the preservation and furthering of the Atperican Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of member­ ship in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. Support SPAD to protect and further your economic, political and social interests, American trade union concepts and Seafarer seamen. If at any lime a Seafarer feels that any of the aboveiriKbts have been violated, or that be has been denied his constitutional right of access lo Union records or information, he should immediately notify SIU President Paul Hall at headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. Page 21 November, 1975 t.; . -.. t I . ' i ;; �DISPATCHERS REPORT OCT. 1-31, 1975 u r *< -i : Fi «• 4' Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Deep Sea ; Great LakesAlpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakes TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT .; Port Boston New York Philadelphia .. Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans .., Jacksonville ..., San Francisco .. Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Deep Sea Great Lakes Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakes Port Boston New York Philadelphia ... Baltimore Norfolk Tampa. Mobile New Orleans ... Jacksonville .... San Francisco .. Wilmington .... Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama ..... Totals Deep Sea Great Lakes Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakes 6 73 18 44 12 11 15 91 21 35 19 51 12 80 0 4 502 14 2 4 12 5 2 4 43 545 2 10 5 7 6 1 5 7 0 2 3 4 0 14 0 2 68 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 3 1 90 11 52 24 21 12 57 31 24 11 38 4 127 0 5 508 0 10 8 .7 16 6 2 7 10 0 4 9 1 32 8 1 131 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 17 153 23 61 19 8 52 169 36 93 30 74 20 137 0 4 896 7 16 3 8 5 2 10 19 0 6 6 8 0 11 0 0 101 1 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 6 2 1 1 0 2 0 1 7 75 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 19 3 8 25 5 10 6 76 584 13 3 10 7 • 7 5 1 46 177 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 7 3 5 15 4 2 7 43 939 1 0 1 0 1 1 1 5 106 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 2 70 7 28 9 9 16 66 23 36 10 43 8 68 0 0 395 4 36 2 6 3 4 6 10 2 10 4 6 2 18 0 2 115 5 1 4 11 15 2 0 38 433 4 1 1 2 0 0 0 8 123 I •4 •|, k : 1 ,1^ M' Boston New York Philadelphia .. Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans ... Jacksonville San Francisco . Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Deep Sea Great Lakes — Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakes Totals All Depts. Deep Sea Totals Ail Depts. Great Lakes Totals All Depts. Deep Sea A Great Lakes Page 22 1. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 60 4 42 21 14 6 40 24 25 7 33 5 63 0 0 344 1 25 3 9 6 8 2 5 4 1 2 9 1 26 13 1 116 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 123 14 49 21 5 46 143 30 84 23 52 14 114 0 1 716 5 69 5 8 4 2 11 34 5 25 10 11 3 27 0 2 221 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 4 - 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 2 9 3 2 19 13 4 0 50 394 11 1 6 2 4 0 0 24 140 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 3 5 17 7 1 3 38 754 3 0 2 1 1 0 0 7 228 0 0 1 0 2 0 1 4 8 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 40 0 24 0 8 5 33 3 0 17 9 0 0 11 5 6 3 0 36 0 18 17 1 7 20 1 0 0 0 2 26 9 0 2 3 0 43 25 0 0 0 29 1 1 2 3 260 144 5 68 9 26 9 5 41 76 16 63 12 31 7 68 0 0 436 2 13 1 3 4 1 1 4 1 5 3 4 1 5 0 1 49 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 1 2 4 1 1 1 10 446 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 50 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 i 4 1 60 10 166 28 52 18 6 39 125 38 67 22 46 20 94 0 3 734 10 26 6 1 1 1 0 0 0 6 3 1 1 13 0 0 63 8 3 6 12 4 6 1 46 780 1,105 793 1,898 9 1 3 13 8 2 4 40 103 74 107 181 2 35 ~ 4 21 5 9 12 36 10 22 3 24 4 30 0 0 217 1 6 1 1 5 0 1 1 0 2 2 2 0 5 1 1 29 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 2 1 1 0 0 5 222 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 30 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 37 5 19 10 7 11 42 12 19 6 21 7 26. 0 0 223 3 64 10 25 14 12 15 42 18 18 6 36 11 69 47 0 390 Port •i REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 2 2 1 12 2 6 0 25 285 9 1 I 1 0 2 0 14 158 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 2 2 4 18 4 16 2 48 271 1,337 134 1,471 13 4 9 6 4 9 0 45 435 602 61 663 ii 27 i 7 i 5 i 27 i 73 i 15 i 53 i 1° i 25 1 22 1 43 i 0 i 1 1 386 1 2 1 2 i 5 i 15 i 4 i 5 i 5 1 43 ^ 429 2,434 520 2,954 PRESIDENT Paul Hall SECRETARY-TREASURER Joe DiGiorgio EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Cal Tanner VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard Lindsey Williams Frank Drozak Paul Drozak HEADQUARTERS ALPENA, Mich 675 4 Ave., Bklyn. 11232 (212) HY 9-6600 800 N. 2 Ave. 49707 (517) EL 4-3616 BALTIMORE, Md. 1216 E. Baltimore St. 21202 (301) EA 7-4900 BOSTON, Mass 215 Essex St. 02111 (617) 482-4716 BUFFALO, N.Y.... .290 FrankUn St. 14202 (716) TL 3-9259 CHICAGO, III.. .9383 S. Ewlng Ave. 60617 (312) SA 1-0733 CLEVELAND, Ohio 1290 Old River Rd. 44113 (216) MA 1-5450 DETROIT, Mich. 10225 W. Jefferson Ave,^48218 (313) VI3-4741 DULUTH, Minn 2014 W. 3 St. 55806 (218) RA 2-4110 FRANKFORT, Mich. P.O. Box D 415 Main St. 49635 (616) EL 7-2441 HOUSTON, Tex 5804 Canal St. 77011 (713) WA 8-3207 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. 3315 Liberty St. 32206 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY, NJ. 99 Montgomery St. 07302 (201) HE 5-9424 MOBILE, Ala..... .1 S. Lawrence St 36602 (205) HE 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS, La. 630 Jackson Ave. 70130 (504)529-7546 NORFOLK, Va. 115 3 St. 23510 (804) 622-1892 PADUCAH, Ky 225 S. 7 St 42001 (502)443-2493 PHILADELPHIA, Pa.. .2604 S. 4 St. 19148 (215) DE 6-3818 PINEY POINT, Md. St. Mary's Connty 20674 (301) 994-0010 PORT ARTHUR, Tex 534 9 Ave. 77640 (713)983-1679 SAN FRANCISCO, CaUf. 1311 Mission St 94103 (415) 864-7400 SANTURCE, P. R. 1313 Fernandez,Jnncos, Stop 20 00908 (809)724-2848 SEATTLE, Wash .2505 1 Ave. 98121 (206) MA 3-4334 ST. LOUIS, Mo.. .4581 Gravois Ave. 63116 (314) 752-6500 TAMPA, Fla.. 2610 W. Kennedy Blvd. 33609 (813)870-1601 TOLEDO, Ohio 935 Smmnlt St. 43604 (419)248-3691 WILMINGTON, Calif. 510 N. Broad St 90744 (213)549-4000 YOKOHAMA, Japan P.O. Box 429 Yokohama Port P.O. 5-6 NIhon Ohdorl Naka-Ku 231-91 201-7935 Seafarers Log �I New SIU Pensioners er 1} vu . M-f ;r ...' . .f' ' K . V ; .. I- ,< > i.j ' '•'T' :1 •I'-l i;W-J Arveds E. "Eric" Auerg, 62, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of Baltimore sailing as a bosun. Brother Auers sailed 38 years including all of World War II and during the Vietnam conflict. He walked the picket line in the 1946 Philadelphia general strike, the New Orleans "Biso" strike and the 1957 Robin Line beef. Seafarer Auers received an SIU Personal Safety Award in 1960 as deck deputy safety represen­ tative aboard the accident-free ship, the SS Steel Architect. He attended firefighting and LNG classes this year, and last year attained the high­ est Quartermaster Course mark (94> at the HLSS. Born in Latvia, he is a naturalized American citizen, and served as a corporal in the pre-World War II Latvian Army. He is now a resident of Keene, N.H. Albert E. Bourgot, 61, joined the SIU in 1938 in the port of Mobile sailing as bosun, and a recertified bosun since last year. Brother Bourgot sailed for 43 years and was a bosun since 1968. Born in Ala­ bama, he is a resident of Mobile. Dennis J. Neville, 49, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1955 sailing as a reefer engineer. Brother Neville sailed 26 years and during the Vietnam War. He walked the picket line in the Moore -McCormack Robin Line strike in 1962. In 1969, he trained for a 2nd assistant engi­ neer's license. Born in Kentucky, he is a resident of Chicago, 111. -i: Mildred J. BaUey, 63, joined the SIU in the port of Frankfort, Mich, in 1953 sailing as a cabin maid for the Ann Arbor Railroad Co. for 23 years. Sister Bailey was born in Wyandotte, Mich, and is a resident of Frankfort. Thomas Elsworth Smith Linda Martinez asks that you contact - her as soon as possible. JohnF. Meo . Mrs. Sam Micale requests that you contact her as soon as possible at 23951 Lake Shore Blvd. 904B, Euclid, Ohio 44123. Ora Jessie Mrs. Willie Carter asks that you con­ tact her as soon as possible at 2905 Dowling St., Houston, Tex. 77004. John Ferguson Mrs. Ylenda Ferguson requests that you contact her as soon as possible at 517 Delaware Ave., Norfolk, Va. 23508. Antonio Escoto and Richard Brunson Scott Escoto asks that you contact him as soon as possible in New Orleans at 737-0910. Thor Jan Waagsho Olga Waagsbo asks that you get in contact with Madalene Rizzi of the Salvation Army at P.O. Box 3846, San Francisco, Calif. 94119. Carl G. Woodard Helen Campbell asks that you con­ tact her as soon as possible at 226 E. 10 St., Traverse City, Mich. 49684. , John Silkowski Melvin Harmann of the Jefferson Parish.Safety Department asks that you contact him at P.O, Box 7, Metaire, La. .70004. . Marie Anderson asks that you con­ tact her as soon as possible at Rt, 2, Box 541, Theodore, Ala. 36582. November, 1975 Homer L. Miller, 73, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1959 sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Miller sailed 53 years. He was a member of the ISU from 1928 to 1932. Seafarer Miller was a SIU organizer in 1953 in the port of Miami and was on the picket line in the N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961. A native of Stauton, Va., he is a resi­ dent of San Francisco. William E. Oliver, 62, joined the SIU in 1939 in the port of Savannah sailing as a chief steward. Brother Oliver sailed 45 years. He was bom in Georgia and is a resident of Mobile. Joseph C. Garcia, 70, joined the SIU in 1939 in the port of New York sailing as an AB. Brother Garcia sailed for 37 years and walked the picket line in the 1961 Greater N.Y. Harbor strike and the 1963 SIU beef. He was born in Bayamon, Puerto Rico and is a resident of Rio Piedras, P.R. Personals Vincent E. "Blackie" Kane, 60, joined tlie SIU in 1942 in the port of Mobile sailing as a bosun. Brother Kane sailed 32 years and during the Vietnam War. He contributed to the Maritime Defense League in 1972. Born in Washington, D.C., he is a resident there. Arne R. Larsen, 60, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. Brother Uarsen sailed 38 years and walked the picket line in the N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961. Born in Copenhagen, he is a resident there. Antonio Ferreira, 57, joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of New York sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Ferreira sailed 32 years and is a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He walked the picket line m the 1965 District Council beef and worked on the Sea-Land shoregang from 1966 to 1975 at Port Eliza­ beth, N.J. Seafarer Ferreira was born in Brazil and is a naturalized U.S. citizen. He is a resident of Flushing, Queens, N.Y. Lucian B. Moore, 67, joined the SIU in 1938 in the port of Mobile sailing as a chief steward. Brother Moore sailed 4,^ years and in 1961 received a LSPHS Certificate of Sanitation for high standards in food service aboard the SS Monarch of the. Seas (Waterman). He is a vet­ eran of the pre-World War II U.S. Navy. A native of Tennessee, he is a resident of Mobile. Seafarers Welfare, Pension, and Vacation Plans Cash Benefits Paid Sept. 25-Oct. 22,1975 Number MONTH TO DATE SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN ELIGIBLES Death In Hospital Daily @ $1.00 In Hospital DaUy (§ $3.00 Hospital & Hospital Extras • Surgical Sickness & Accident (g $8.00 Special Equipment Optical Supplemental Medicare Premiums ........ Amount YEAR TO DATE U 517 150 - IS 3 4,605 —^ 175 13 124 5,055 1,681 144 30 63,119 23 1,782 288 DEPENDENTS OF ELIGIBLES Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors'Visits In Hospital Surgical Maternity.. Blood Transfusions ..... Optical 340 64 108 19 1 124 PENSIONERS & DEPENDENTS npath S.aViHo;pi;aik«;aV:::;;;;::;::;^ Doctors'Visits & Other Medical Expenses .. Surgical ................f ODS ••*•••••••• Blood Transfusions V 6 • us' 93 10 66 1 S Supplemental Medicare Premiurhs SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM TOTALS Total Seafarers Welfare Plan ............ Total Seafarers Pension Plan ...... Total Seafarers Vacation Plan Total Seafarers Welfare, Pension & Vacation MONTH TO DATE 3,293.96 1,413.10 364,350.30 5,055.00 5,043.00 14,178.42 1,992.92 504,952.00 3,227.04 48.413.93 14,448.50 3,670 597 1,075 146 16 1,307 76,192.60 2,107.01 14,808.88 6,117.35 198.00 2,897.65 804,600.75 22,307.73 148,106.87 43,034.25 1,676.00 33.396.73 113 1,598 1,084 120 647 4 22,000.00 .8,785.05 3,152.42 1,375.00 1,427.55 91.00 350,000.00 237,488.03 4-,421.98 18,974.91 16,336.42 188.00 2,025 17,837 14,978.70 126,066.20 12 99 3,703.41 36,884.81 8,495 2,399 712 11,606 . 100,587 21,170 8,372 130,129 • - 'I $ 31,566.60 $ 517.00 450.00 2,454.65 87.00 36,840.00 YEAR TO DATE - 244,529.36 2,849,987.15 588,038.00 5,207,395.30 459,025.19 4,685,191.30 $1,291,592.55 $12,742,573.75 Page 23 - "4 ill ''ifI '••fi > ( �/• ' t 4 283 Have Donated $100 or More to SPAD The following Seafarers and other concerned individuals, 283 in all, have demonstrated an active interest in participating in political and legislative activities which are vital to both our job security and our social and economic welfare, by voluntarily donating $100 or more to the Seafarers Political Activities Donation (SPAD) fund since the beginning of 1975. (The law prohibits the use of any union money, such as dues, initiation fees, etc., for political activities. The most effective way the trade unionist can take part in politics is through voluntary political contributions.) Five who have realized how important it is to let the SI IPs voice be heard in the Halls of Congress have contributed $200, three have contributed $300, and one $600. For the rest of the year, the LOG will be running the SPAD honor rolls because the Union feels that in the upcoming years our political role must be maintained if the livelihoods of Seafarers are to be protected. Abrams, R. A. Rondo, C. P. Stephens, C. Paradise, L. Adams, W. Stephens, W, W. Royal, F. Papncbis, S. J. Air,R.N. Surrick, R. H. Rnbl,M. Parkin, G. C. ••!( i'« Algina, J. ADeii,J. Ammam, W. Almasco, B. Anderson, D. fi • Parsons, L. R. Sacco,J. Payne, O. Sacco, M. Pecquex, F. Saeed,F. Pelfrey, M. Salazar,H. Saleh, F. Peralta, R. Perez, J. Aronica, A. Amdte, L. Poulsen, V. Arthofer, P. Dw Aubusson, E. Avers, A. Edi Ed KeUy,C. Avery, R. H. Babkowski, T. Bathia,N.N. Baum, A. J. Bellinger, W. Berger, D. Bernstein, A. Blanton, M. Elbe King, J. H. EUi Fanieh, F. Famer, D. Fay, J. Ferrara, A. Ferreira, J. Peth,C. Salamons, 1. Porter, J. Sanchez, M. Sawin, M. Seabron, S. 'Powers, J.N. Pow, J. Quinnonez, R. I,C. lli,F. ly,O.W. ley, E. X. KoeieiH KUSIJLO,K. Morrison, J. A. LafiiPC F. Riley, E. Mortenson, O. J. Rivera, R. Robertson, L. Mulligan, M. P. Napoli, F. Muwallad, M. A. Meyers, J. Robertson, T. Bonser, L. Foster, J. Leo, A. J. Lewis, J. Boudreau, R. Frey, C. Libby, H. Neira, L. Boyle, C. Lilbedabl, H. Nelson, J. Olivera, W. J. Oneill, D. R. Bubaks, H. Paladino, F. Batchelor, A. Curtis, T. Bergeria, S. Brooks, S. T. Furukawa, H. S. Garay,F. Garcia, R. Gard, C.L. Gaskill,H. Gentile, C. Brown, G. A. Gill, P. D. Brown, I. Glaze, R.W. Glidewell, T. Goethe, F. Loper, C. Malensky, G. Date. Bryant, B. Butts, W. Golder, J. Makin, W. Contributor's Name Goncalves, A. Manafa, D. Address. Cadiz, S. Gould, T. Mann, C. Grissom, F. Mansfield, L. R. Guarino, L. Martian, T. A. Guertin, L. . Martin, J. Gutierrez, A. S. Martinez, O. A. Hall, E. McCartney, G. Hall,K.M. McCray, J. Brand, H. Brannan, G. Browne, G. Bryan, E. R. Caffey, J. Campbell, A. Campbell, D. Capella, F. Carbone, V. Carlip, P. Cirignano, L. LUes, T. Lightfoot, R. Lindsey, H. S. Loleas, P. Lomas, A. Long, F. Lonbardo, J. Hall, Jr., L, McCree, J. McFarland, D. R. Conklm,K. Connolly, M. W. Hall, Sr., W. Hardin, J. V. McGarry, F. J. Hart, R. McKay, D. Corletta, P. Hauf, M. A. McKay, M. Compton, W. Page 24 I>ler, E. Uriola,J. Vangban, W. P. yUes,L. Selzer,S. Shappo, M. Shepard, E.. Wallace, W. Walsh, J. White, C. White, W. Wilbum, R. Wilisch, E. P. Sigler, J. Smith, H. C. Sorel, J. Spencer, G. Spiegel, H. Bonefont, J. D. Boyne, F. Terpe, K. Themian,E.W. Thomas, J. Tirelli, E. Troy,S. Troxclair, H. Selzer, R. Moi* Morris, W. Langford, C. Lee, J.F. Leeper, B. Lennon, J. Taylor, G. Telegados, G. Seager, T. Reck, L. G. Reinosa, J. Rettenbacber, W. Riddle, D. & Swiderski, J. B. Tanner, C. Saleb, H. Fletcher, F. Fischer, H, Florous, C. D. Brady, J. V' Russo,M. Anderson, E. Anderson, J. E. Andicoechea, J. I. Annis, G. Bluitt, J. • t •• 1 Panish, J. M. Williams, L. Wilson, B. Wilson, C. Wilson, J. $600 Honor Roll Napier, D. E. Pomerlane, R. Nash,W. Wingfield,P.G. Winquist, G. $300 Honor Roll Hall, P. Worley, M. $200 Honor Roll Yahia, S. Yarmola, J. Zeagler, S. Gatewood, L. Richardson, N. $9(10^ 675 SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION FOURTH AVENUE BROOKLYN, N. Y. 11232 S.S. No,. Wolf, P. Pulver, E. r$9Aoo^ fcV . State .Zip Code -t SPAD is a separate sefi:regated iund. lis proceeds are used fp further its objects and purposes including, but not limited to furthering the political, social-and economip.[Interests of Seafarer seamen, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine witH imprt^wid employment opportunities for seamen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to pohticial candidates for elective office) All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job 'discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of membership in the Union (SlUNA AGLIWD) or of employ­ ment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD at the above address, certified mail within thirty daya of the contribution for Investigation and apprpprrate action and refund. If involuntary. Support SPAv.:fa protect and further your economic, political and social interests, American trade union concepts and'Severer seamen. A copy of our report filed with the appropriate supervisory officer Ts (or will be) available for purchase from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. GoVicrnment Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402.) $7noo"> Signature of Solicitor 1975 c Have You Made Your SPAD Donation This Year? Seafarers Log �(SPAI>) tor Job Favorableil^gipl^tib HOW DOES SPAD WOBLK? f:! I:.I f r ' - V . " i W^j^v'C '^-•-'' • ^ '• SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. Through the support of political candidates whose philoso­ phies and political programs are consistent with Seafarers we may attain laws which promote Seafarers' economic* social, political and trade union ohjectives-^and protect the jobs and job security of American seamen. r..., Eeg^isla^tiori That Aftocts Yoar Joh 1, JONES ACT—Guarantees that all cargo shipped from one American port to another goes on U.S.-flag ships. This Act is constantly being attacked by powerful lobbies in "Washington, such as the oil companies. We must be able to fight these attacks. 6. NAVY ENCROACHMENT-The Navy has been expandin its operations at the expense of the privately owned, unionmanned U.S. merchant marine. We must be able to stop- th< encroachments such as the Navy's construction of three tugs ti be chartered Ir^ 2. VbRGJN ISLANpS LOOPHOLE^We must try to close the "comniercial standards''i^^^^T private operators. The Navy must gb to Congress for its funde loophole in the Jones Act which exempts the ^ W from its provisions. The cargo that is daily shipped from ur^^^ and SPAD donations are essential to help Us fight against th« finery in the Virgin Islands to U.S. east coast ports, if carriedl on? Navy in the halls of CongressU.S. ships, would be sufficient to put a major portion of the laid- ,7. : ft^GO; we: could a;cargo; prefi^ up U.S. laiiker fleet back to work. Preschtly this oil? ence law into effect it would guarantee that a certain amount pi etttirely by foreign-flag ves^ls. U.S. cargo would be carried on American-flag ships. Last year wc jS. irnRD BIIX--This piece of legislation would con­ were successful in getting an oil cargo preference law throu| trol the predatory rate cutting of non-national shipping lines Congress but it was pocket vetoed by President Ford, are competing unfairly with bur Am^^ Pperatorsw If these U.S. shipping lines leave certain foreign trades because of the rate cutting, it means less jobs for American seamen. 'i - ; • : •>>- M f - 4. THREE-WATCH SYSTEM—Attacks have been made on the three-watch system for voyages under 1,800 miles. Certain groups are trying to switch to a two-watch system thereby en­ dangering the job security and the safety of seamen. We must be able to conffiat^^^ ; - 5. TRADE REFdKWl ACT PF 1^74^^ j^Ovisiqns in this law covering service industries Of whidi the maritime industry is a part. This means among other things, that the harmful effects that discriminatory trade practices by foreign nations have On U.S. service industies, including mari-; time, nrill be considered for the first time at the international trade talks in Geneva this fall. i «.'> J s^ > SFlAD is •,;< ; ;1 All contributions to SPAD are voluntary. .4 V law prohibits the use of any Union money, such as dues,? | initiation fees, etc., for political activities, ! Therefore, the most effective way the trade li ^ part in politics—and help enact favorable maritime laws such ^ as those above—^is through voluntary political contributions toSPAB. I^EADjAleans JbD ,1, ^ , Jbl> Security : To Protect Your Livellhooci. boitttOp to SPAD whenever You Can , .-v.,.I I )• November, 1975 Page 25 �Jftnal Beparturess Rudolf Avilo, 61, died on Aug. 21 in BufiFalo, N.Y. Broth­ er Avilo joined the Union in the port of Cleveland in 1965 sailing as an AB for ^ the Cement Transit ' Co. He sailed for 20 years and was a veteran of the Estonian Army. Born in Estonia, he was a resi­ dent of Buffalo. Herbert W. Davis, 49, died on Sept. 19 in San Francisco. Brother Davis joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of Jackson­ ville sailing as an AB. He sailed for 28 years and was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. A native of Virginia, he was a resident of Jacksonville. Surviving are his widow, Erin; a son, David; a daughter, Katherine and a sister, Mrs. Mary Wilson of Jacksonville. IBU pensioner EarlH. MitcheU, 77, i succumbed to a heart I attack in Haverford : (Pa.) General Hos'pital on May 26. Brother Mitchell joined the Union in the port of Philadel­ phia in 1960 sailing as a tugboat captain and mate for 36 years, first for Taylor & Anderson Co. and for the Indepen­ dent Towing Co. from 1926 to 1962. He was born in Delaware and was a resident of Upper Darby, Pa. Surviving are his widow, Viola; two daughters, Mrs. Reba McLoughlin of Media, Pa. and Mrs. Mary Hocker of Frankford, Del, and a stepdaughter, Mrs. Pauline Higgins of Havertown, Pa. WiUlam E. Mur­ phy, 68, died due to |a hernia in Manito­ woc (Wise.) Memo­ rial Hospital on Apr. 23, 1974. Brother ^Murphy joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York sailing in the steward department. He sailed 31 years and attended school at the U.S. Maritime SeVvice Training Station in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, N.Y. Born in Wisconsin, he was a resident of Manitowoc. IBU pensioner John Naalsund, 74, succumbed to bron­ chitis in the Kristiansund (Norway) Nurs­ ing Home on Dec. 8, 11973. Brother laalsund joined the lUnion in the port of Philadelphia in 1961 sailing as a deck­ hand for the Warner Co. from 1955 to 1959 and for the Taylor & Anderson Towing and Lightei;age.Co. from 1959 to 1962. He was born in Kristiansund and was a resident there. Burial was in Nordlandet Cemetery, Kristiansund. Surviving are his daughter, Mrs. Thom­ as J. (Joan) N. Carroll of Unionville, Pa,; a brother, Anders, and two sisters, Mrs. Margot Waagen and Mrs. Tina Golem, all of Kristiansund. Page 26 John T. Hoppe, 49, passed away on Oct. 5 in Baltimore, Brother Hoppe joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1968 sailing as an electrician and as a QMED. He attended the School of Marine Engineering of Brooklyn, N.Y. in 1968 and the SIU Upgrading School In Piney Point, Md. Seafarer Hoppe was a U.S. Navy vet­ eran of World War II. Born in Boston, he was a resident of Baltimore. Surviv­ ing are a son, Mark of Springfield, Va. and a brother, Frank of Baltimore. SIU pensioner James W. McLeod, 71, passed away from emphysema in the Baltimore USPHS Hospital, on Aug. 3. Brother McLeod joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York sailing in the steward depart­ ment. He sailed 47 years, was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and at­ tended a SIU Pensioners Conference at Piney Point in 1970. Born in Clayton, Ala., he was a resident of Chester, Pa. Burial was in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Aston, Pa. Surviving are his mother, Mrs. J. L. McLeod, 90, of Bronwood, Ga. and his sister, Katherine of St. Simon's Is., Ga. SIU pensioner Rafael Reyes, 82, passed away on Sept. 26. Brother Reyes joined the Union in 1940 in the port of New York sailing as an oiler. He sailed 26 years and walked the picket line in both the Greater N.Y. Harbor strike of 1961 and the Robin Line strike of 1962. Seafarer Reyes was a U.S. Army veteran of World War I. Bom in Puerto Rico, he was a resident of Huntington Park, Calif. Surviving are his widow, Maria; a son, Rafael of Cerritos, Calif, and a stepdaughter, Ines Berroa of Huntington Park. Henry Ortega, 34, died on Oct. 3 in Oakland, Calif. Brother Ortega j joined the SIU in the port of Houston in 1964 sailing as an OS. He was a grad­ uate of the Andrew Furuseth Training School, Brooklyn, N.Y. in 1963. Born in Denver, Colo., he was a resident there. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Isidor Ortega of Denver. Howard M. Rayr * born, 63, passed laway in Columbus, Ohio on Feb. 25, . 1974. Brother Rayburn joined the SIUI affiliated IBU in the port of New Orleans I in 1957 sailing as an oiler for Coyle Lines. He was born in Greenup County, Ky. and was a resi­ dent of Columbus. Surviving is hiiT widow, Louise. Henr^ Garrido, Herman C. Kemp, 54, succumbed to a 53, died oh Aug. 18 heart attack in the in New Orleans. San Francisco Gen­ Brother Kemp joined eral Hospital on Aug. the SIU in 1946 in 23. Brother Garrido the port of Tampa joined the SIU in the sailing as a deck engiport of San Francisco liaMf" sailed 30 in 1970 sailing as an tV years and was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. A OS. He was born in Corregidor, the Georgian, he was a resident of East Philippine Islands, and was a U.S. Point, Ga. Surviving are his widow, naturalized citizen living in San Fran­ Carolyn of Tampa; a son, Jerry of East cisco. Seafarer Garrido was a U.S. Navy Point; two sisters, Mrs. Inez Brown of veteran of World War II. Interment was Smyrna, Ga. and Mrs. Nellie Mabry of in Golden Gate Cemetery, San Fran­ East Point, Ga. and a sister-in-law, Mrs. cisco. Surviving is his widow, Juanita. J. D. Kemp of Culners, Ga. IBU pensioner Harry H. Kem, 76, succumbed to a heart attack in Cypress Community Hospi­ tal, Pompano Beach, Fla., on July 25. Brother Kern joined the Union in Staten Island, N.Y. in 1960 as a mate for the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Marine Division from 1922 to 1963 and the U.S. Army Engineer Corps from 1920 to 1922. He was a Navy veteran of World War I. A native of New York City, he was a resident of Pompano Beach. Burial was in Lutheran Ceme­ tery, Brooklyn, N.Y. Surviving are his widow, Elsie; a son, Harry and a daugh­ ter, Marian of New York City. Frank P. Kustura, 66, died of a cerebral hemorrhage in the U.S. Medical Center in Mobile on Aug. 8. Brother Kustura joined the SIU in 1948 in the port of Mobile sailing as a chief steward. He was born in New York City and was a resident of Wilmer, Ala. Interment was in Pine Crest Cem­ etery, Mobile. Surviving are his widow, Margarette; a son, Frank and a daugh­ ter, Frances. Peter Loumakis, 40, died on Sept. 26 in Tampa. Brother Loumakis joined the SIU in the port of Tampa in 1964 sail­ ing as an AB. A na­ tive of Greece, he became a U.S. natu­ ralized citizen in 1961. He was a Tampa resident and a post-World War II U.S. Army veteran. Surviving are his widow, Bonnie; two sons, Steven and Constantinos and two daughters, Cyn­ thia and Melania. Charles A. Gerren, 55, expired of cancer of the pancreas at home on June 7. Brother Gerren join­ ed the Union in the port of Ashtabula, Ohio in 196! sailing ^ as a deckhand for the treat Lakes Towing Co. from 1942 to 1975. Born in Conneaut, Ohio, he was a resident there. Burial was in Glenwood Cemetery, Conneaut. Surviving are a son,,Charles; a daughter, Patricia and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Gerren of Conneaut. IBU pensioner Calvin W. Derrickson, 74, passed away on Sept. 25. Brother Derrickson joined the Union in the port of Philadelphia in 1961 sailing as a tugboat captain for P. F. Martin Inc. from 1954 to 1968. Bom in Delaware, he was a resident of Selbyville, Del. Surviving are his widow, Lula, and a daughter, Vivian. Elvin Norris, 53, died of a heart attack in the USPHS Hos-. pital, New Orleans on July 4. Brother Norris joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1968 sail­ ing as a chief elec­ trician. He was a UiS. Navy veteran of World War II and a 1968 HLSS grad­ uate. A native of Bagdad Milton, Fla., he was a resident of New Orleans. In:: terment was in the National Cemetery, Pensacola, Fla. Surviving are his widow, Irene and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Norris. Lloyd A. Young, 52, succumbed to arteriosclerosis in Outer Drive Hospi­ tal, Lincoln Park, Mich, on Sept. 18. Brother Young joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of Detroit in 1961 sail­ ing as a linesman for Merritt, Chapman & Scott from 1955 to 1963, Dunbar & Kiewitt, Dunbar & Sullivan Dredging Co., Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co. and the Hannah Inland Waterways Corp. last year and the Luedtke Engi­ neering Co. of Frankfort, Mich, this year. He was born in River Rouge, Mich, and was a resident there. Seafarer Young was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. Burial was in Fernwood Cemetery, Riverview, Mich. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Young; a brother, John of Altamonte Springs, Fla. and a sister, Marion of River Rouge. James S. "JJ." HIU, 48, died in an auto accident on Oct. 1 in Texas. Broth­ er Hill joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of Houston in 1969 sailing as a pilot for the Petroleum Transporta­ tion Co. and as a captain for the H. J. Veriette Towing Co. He sailed for Citrus Packing in 1957, Coyle Lines in 1965 and for the Bacon Towing Co. in 1969. Seafarer Hill was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. Born in Alabama, he was a resident of Galves­ ton, Tex. Surviving is a son, Terry of Galveston. Seafarers Log �r :I Another group of Seafarers gradu­ ated from the SIU*s Bosuns Recertification Program this month and have rejoined their ships with a greater knowledge of their Union and its his­ tory, and the state of the entire mari­ time industry. In the more than two years time since it was instituted, the Bosuns Recertification Program has made great strides in educating the many Seafarers who have participated in it. These men, the leaders of the unlicensed crews on SlU-contracted ships, have spent two months learning about the SIU, its past, where it stands today and where it Tadeusz Chilinski Seafarer Tadeusz Chilinski, 56, has been a member of the SIU since 1942, and he began ship­ ping out as bosun in 1948. A native of Poland, he now makes his home in Westminster, Calif, with his wife Pauline. Brother Chilinski ships from the port of Wilmington. Lonnie Cole Seafarer Lonnie Cole, 49, has been sailing with the SIU since 1946, and he has been shipping out as bosun for the past 15 years. A na­ tive of Asheboro, N.C., he continues to make his home there with his wife Marie. Brother Cole ships from the port of Norfolk. William Showers Seafarer William Showers, 34, has been a member of the SIU since 1963, and he started ship­ ping out as bosun in 1973. A native of San Francisco, he ships from that port city and con­ tinues to make his home there with his wife Nadine. 12 More Bosuns Graduate will go in the future, and the present state and future of the U.S. maritime industry. The first four weeks of the program are spent at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. Here the men partake in classes on Union education and Union history, and also study the SIU contract, constitution, and benefit plans. They learn about the maritime industry and the new ships being con­ structed; they take firefighting and first aid courses, and also get a taste of politics with visits to Washington. The second month of the program is spent at Union Headquarters in New York. It is here that the bosuns see the operation of their Union in action. They visit all the departments, includ­ ing records, claims, data center, the control room and the LOG. The men also assist in paying off vessels coming into New York; in registering men for shipping, and paying visits to the Floron Foster Seafarer Floron Foster, 47, has been a member of the SIU for 30 years, and he started ship­ ping out as a bosun in 1952. A native of Mobile, Ala., he continues to make .his home there with his wife Mary Lee. Brother Foster ships from the port of New Orleans. Alfred Sawyer Seafarer Alfred Sawyer, 54, has been sailing with ! the SIU since 1943, and he began ship­ ping as a bosun in 1945. A native of Norfolk, he ships from that port and continues to make his home there with his wife Lena. John Moore Seafarer John Moore, 53, has been a member of the SIU since 1950, and he began ship­ ping out as a bosun in 1953. A native of Texas, Brother Moore ships from . the port of Houston where he makes his home with his wife Leila. John Adams Seafarer John Adams, 35, has been a member of the SIU since 1959 and has been ship­ ping out as bosun since 1970. A na­ tive of New York, he ships from that port and continues to make his home there with his wife Julia. Seafarer H. C. Hunt, 49, has been shipping with the SIU since 1945, and he began sail­ ing as a bosun in 1955. A native of North Carolina, he now ships from the port of Houston where he makes his home with his wife Jeannie. Carl Thompson Seafarer Carl Thompson, 32, has been an SIU mem­ ber for the past 16 years and started shipping out as bo­ sun in 1970. A na­ tive of Mobile, Ala., he continued to make his home there with his wife Mary. Brother Thompson ships out of the port of Houston. H. C. Hunt USPHS hospital in the area. After completing both phases of this program the Recertified Bosun is much better qualified in all the aspects of his Job. He is more familiar with the tech­ nological advances of the new vessels which have been built, he can hold more informative shipboard meetings and is better able to answer questions and settle beefs. The main goal and objective of this program has been better communi­ cation. Though programs such as this one and the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program, that goal is being accom­ plished. Tom Walker * Seafarer Tom Walker, 40, has been a member of the SIU since 1955, and he started ship­ ping out as bosun in 1964. A native of California, he now makes his home in Sunland, Calif, with his wife Ellen. Brother Walker ships from the port of Houston. Clarence Owens Seafarer Clarence Owens, 50, has been a member of the SIU since 1945, and he started ship­ ping out as bosun in 1948. A native of Tennessee, he now makes his home in Colorado. Brother Owens ships from the port of New Orleans. The SIU's 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program has six more graduates this month, bringing the total number of Seafarers who have completed this pro­ gram to 191. These men spent two weeks at the Harry Lundeberg School in Piney Point where they attended Union classes, reviewed the administrative procedures of the Lundeberg School and spoke to trainees during their engine, deck or steward training session. The six seniority upgraders then spent two weeks at Union Headquarters in New York. While in New York they visited all of the various departments that administer the Union's funds, keep employment records, publish the LOG and keep track of SlU-contracted ships. They also accompanied Union patrol­ men servicing SIU ships. By going through this in-depth study of their Union's activities, both at the SIU's training facilities in Piney Point and at the administrative offices in New York, these Seafarers leave the 'A' Seniority Program with a better under­ standing of their Union, its purpose, its membership, its role in the modem maritime industry and its problems. Hector Rodriguez Seafarer Hector Rodriguez gradu­ ated from the train­ ee program at the New York Andrew Furuseth Training School and began sailing with the SIU in 1971. Brother Rodriguez first at­ tended the Harry Lundeberg School in 1974 when he earned his FOWT en­ dorsement. Shipping out of the port of New York, Brother Rodriguez is q resident and native of Brooklyn, N.Y. Peter Fried Fletcher Hanks III Seafarer Peter Seafarer Fletcher Fried has been sail­ Hanks 111 began ing with the SIU sailing with the SIU since his graduation when he graduate^,., from the Harry from the Harry Lundeberg School Lundebei'g School at Piney Point in in 1972. Soiling as 1971. Before at­ a QMED, Brother tending the 'A' Hanks studied for Seniority Program, that endorsement at Brother Fried returned to the Lunde­ berg School and obtained his FOWT Piney Point before starting the 'A' Sen­ ticket. He is a resident and native of iority Upgrading Program. A native and New York City and ships from that resident of Oxford, Md., Brother Hanks ships from the port of Baltimore. port. Robert Wilson Seafarer Robert Wilson has been shipping out with the SIU since 1971 when he graduated from the Harry Lundeberg School. He returned to Piney Point to study for his FOWT and QMED endorsements before entering the A' Seniority Program. A native and resident of San Francisco, Brother Wil­ son ships from that port. William Joe Seafarer William Joe has been sailing with the SIU since 1969. Sailing in the engine department. Brother Joe earned his QMED endorse­ ment at the Harry Lundeberg School before attending the 'A' Seniority Program. Brother Joe, a native of New York City, now lives in New Orleans and ships from that port. Noveinber, 1975 f )•:! r '"i John Furr Seafarer John Furr, 48, has been shipping with the SIU since 1950, and he began sail­ ing as a bosun in 1968. A native of Arkansas, Brother Furr now makes his home in Malvern, Arte, witn his wife Lucille. He ships from the port of Houston. Six More Seafarers Complete "A" Book Program Wayne Woodcock Seafarer Wayne Woodcock first sailed with the SIU in 1966. A U.S. Coast Guard veter­ an, Brother' Wood­ cock sails in the steward depart­ ment. Before at­ tending the 'A' Seniority Program, Brother Woodcock upgraded to Cook and Baker at Piney Point. A native of Orange, Tex., Broth­ er Woodcock now lives in San Fran­ cisco and ships out of that port. h' Page 27 n Vx ^ hA > iy- '• ' I 1 �Brand, Sullivan and Downing tration on merchant marine matters which Is working to the "detriment" of the merchant fleet. Continued from Page 3 U.S. is "still in the throes of an uphill battle to keep ships sailing under the U.S.-flag on the high seas." The House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee chairman said that subsidy for the American fleet is not the sole answer tc keeping the U.S. merchant marine competitive. She noted that in the past she had sponsored unsuccessful bills which would have forbidden foreign carriers from charg­ ing freight" rates that are too low, and would have reserved a third of imported oil for U.S.-flag ships. Mrs. Sullivan said she was "dlstumed" with the "fragmentation of re­ sponsibility" within the Ford Adminis­ "When we consider the pattern of bilateralism and other forms of cargo sharing and cargo reservation which seem to be emerging in international shipping," she said, "I think it would be both shortsighted and unrealistic for our own merchant marine to place undue reliance on subsidy alone." Representative Downing told the delegates that he would personally spark the drive for the cargo preference bill if the Ford Administration fails to produce its own version of the legis­ lation by the end of the year. Downing said that in his opinion more cargoes rather than federal sub­ sidies was the "realistic solution" to the problems facing the maritime industry. And, he stated that based on the actions of other nations, "so-called cargo shar­ ing would appear to be the ocean ship­ ping norm." "If it is," he continued, "then realism and economic self-interest would seem to dictate that our merchant marine policy be adjusted accordingly." The Virginia Democrat also criti­ cized President Ford for pocket vetoing the oil cargo preference bill last year, and he cited the Administration's failure to provide its long-promised solutions to the problems facing maritime. He said that if the Administration did not act, then it was up to the Congress to do so. More U.S. Jobs to Revitalized Merchant Marine Joseph is shown here in "1965 with some Russian citizens in front of Lenin's- Tomb in Moscow's Red Square. Joseph has made three trips to the Soviet Union since 1959. Seafarer Joseph Continued from Page 15 Sailing with the SIU since 1947, Seafarer JosepJi was born and raised in Calcutta, India and served in the Royal Indian Air Force as a pilot. While in the Indian Air Force, he learned to box and in 1942 was the amateur welter­ weight champion of India. Malaria ended Joseph's career as a pilot when he was only 18 and he left his homeland to begin a career as a professional boxer. Joseph's first professional fight, which he won, was in Cairo, Egypt. Then moving to Montreal, Joseph's career as a successful professional welterweight gathered speed as he won 19 out of his next 21 fights, losing two by TKOs. But a sharp blow to the face in his 22nd fight damaged the retina in Joseph's right eye in 1945, blinding that eye and abruptly ending his career as a professional boxer. Begins New Career Seafarer Joseph soon left Canada for the United States and by 1947 had begun a new career sailing with the SIU. Joseph never recovered the sight in his injured eye, but in 1951 he donated the cornea from the eye to help restore a brother Seafarer's sight. While in the Staten Island USPHS Hospital, Joseph shared a room with Seafarer Phil Pron who lost vision in both eyes as the result of a 1950 ship­ board accident. The doctors told Pron that a cornea transplant, then a new surgical proce­ dure, offered a possible cure if a donor could be found. When Joseph heard this he offered the cornea from his injured right eye, giving up any chance he might have had to recover normal vision, and Pron was again able to see. Ex-pilot, ex-boxer, unselfish donor for a pioneering surgical procedure and curious voyager to foreign lands— Seafarer Eric Joseph is truly an inquisi­ tive traveler through "Life's uncertain voyage." Page 28 Continued from Page 2 but also in U.S. shipyards and allied industries located throughout the na­ tion," the SIU representative outlined the present problems of the U.S. fleet and possible solutions. He testified that the nation's recent recession coupled with the energy crisis, new restrictive cargo practices of other nations, and increased competition from foreign state-owned and supported fleets in the U.S. trades are among the most (MEMBERSMPMEETIIGS' Port Date Deep Sea IBU Dec. 8 ... ... 2:30 p.m. .. ... 5:00 p.m. ,.,... Dec. 9 ... ... 5:00 p.m. ..,... ... 5:00 p.m. ..,... Dec. 11... ... 9:30 a.m. .. ... 5:00 p.m. ...,.. Dec. 11 ... — Dec. 12 ... ... 2:30 p.m. .. ... — Dec. 15 , . . ... — Houston .. Dec. 15 ... ... 5:00 p.m. ... .. New Orleans .... Dec. 16... ... 2:30 p.m. .. ... 5:00 p.m. ... • • Mobile .. Dec, 17 ... .. . 2:30 p.m. ., ... 5:00 p.m. ... San Francisco . .. Dec. 18 ... ... 2:30 p.m. .. ... — Wilmington .. .. Dec. 22 ... # — ... Seattle .. Dec. 26 ... 2:30 D.m. .. Piney Point ..,.. Dec. 13 ... 10:30a.m.-... San Juan ... Dec. 11... 2:30 D.m. .., Columbus .... .. Dec. 20 ... Chicago .. Dec. 16 ... ... 5:00 p.m. ... • • — Port Arthur .. .. < Dec. 16 ... ... 5:00 p.m. ... Buffalo .. Dec. 17 ... 5:00 D.m. ... St. Louis ,.. 5:00 p.m. ... • • .. Dec. 18 ... Cleveland .. Dec. 18 ... ... — .., ... ... 5:00 p.m. ... Jersey City ...,,. Dec. 15 ... .. New York Philadelphia . . .. Baltimore .... Norfolk .. Jacksonville .. .. Detroit . UIW 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. — 7:00 p.m. —— — 1:00 p.m. ' " —• • '— Bosun a Long Distance Runner SIU member Don Bartiett, 53, must be in pretty good shape. Earlier this year he ran almost eight miles in the annual Bay-to-Breakers Race held in San Francisco. His time for the event was 58 minutes flat. He placed 2,200th. Now finishing 2,200th in a rgce may not sound too impressive at first, but consider this: there were 5,500 contest­ ants entered. So, in reality Don should be congratulated for a very fine effort. Don Bartiett has been chief shore bosun for Sea-Land Service on the West Coast for the past seven years. He has been an SIU member for some 33 years and says he wishes to extend his "thanks and gratitude" to all those,he has had the pleasure of working with during that time. Seafarer'Bartlett says he feels that the American merchant marine has "cer­ tainly strengthened the economy of this country, for which we all share in the profits." And, he concluded, "through serious problems affecting our deep sea fleets. To aid the U.S. merchant fleet, the SIU believes that the U.S. should revise its tax treatment of runaway flag ves­ sels to discourage their use, develop "a cohesive national cargo policy that will provide the U.S. fleet with the same cargo advantages as other nations pro­ vide their fleets," and establish a uni­ fied maritime agency that could have the authority to make all U.S. maritime decisions. Turning to this nation's inland water industry, the SIU representative told the special committee that "this indus­ try carries the great majority of U.S. bulk cargoes and foodstuffs between U.S. ports." To maintain this system and assure its growth, the SIU recommended that the users' charges now under considera­ tion for the nation's waterways not be approved. Lock and Dam No. 26 on the Mississippi River be modernized, deregulation of railroads be stopped to avoid unfair rate cutting and that the Trans-Alaskan Natural Gas Pipeline be approved. In a letter sent to the Union after its testimony. Commerce Secretary Mor­ ton said that he was most impressed with the SIU's testimony because it evolved from great concern over this nation's unemployment problems. donations to SPAD we are able to pass important legislation in Washington to help strengthen the American merchant marine." Multinationals Continued from Page 3 operation of the collective bargaining process." Concluding his remarks. President Hall affirmed that to resolve this worsening situation "it must be this na­ tion's first and foremost job to protect the industries and workers who are the basis for the strength of our country. To do this we must vigorously seek to discourage every effort by American industries to locate in tax and wage havens abroad. At the same time we must seek to prevent them from selling back to us in this country the products and services they produce abroad." In addition to President Hall, other speakers at the seminar included: George Meany, AFL-CIO president; John Dunlop, U.S. secretary of labor; Betty S. Murphy; chairman of the Na­ tional Labor Relations Board; Moon Landrieu, mayor of New Orleans; Joseph Alioto, mayor of San Fran­ cisco; Frank Zarb, head of the Federal Energy Administration, and William Usery, national director of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service. Seafarers Log �... r".;:-..- Seafarer Lopez Earns High School Diploma Seafarer William Lopez recently earned his high school diploma through the Lundeberg School's GED program. Brother Lopez, 23-years old, has been a Seafarer for seven years. He dropped out of high school when he was in the ninth grade and says that a high school diploma is "something I've always wanted." Achieving exceptionally high scores on the high school equivalency tests. Seafarer Lopez credits "all the encour­ agement and individual help from my teachers" .for his outstanding success. Brother Lopez described the GED program at HLSS as "fantastic" and said he would definitely recommend it to all Seafarers who wanted a high school diploma. Brother Lopez learned of the high school equivalency program at PIney Point through the Seafarers Log. He has also earned his lifeboatman and AB endorsements through the Vocational Department at HLSS. Seafarer Lopez said that he hopes to attend college someday now that he has earned his high school diploma. He ex­ tended special thanks to the Vocational and Academic staff at HLSS for their help to him while he was at Piney Point. Brother William Lopez receives his General Educational Development diploma from Director of Academic Education Margaret Nalen at the Harry Lundeberg School in Piney Point, Md. Upgrade in Steward Dept. Earn FOWT Endorsements ^ I i -I Seafarer Klaus Wass (left) and Seafarer Thomas Kreis (right) are shown with Charlie Andrews, Head of the Lundeberg School Steward Department, after they completed upgrading programs at HLSS. Brother Wass is now certified as Chief C^)ok, and Brother Kreis is a Cook and Baker. it ' *. Six Seaferers recently earned their Fireman-Oiler-Watertender endorsements through the upgrading program at the Lundeberg School. Shown (I. to r) are: Brother Dan Nelson; Instructor Jack Parcel; Brother Robert Eberhart, and Brother Clarence Langford. Not shown are Seafarers Gary Mitchell, John Risbeck, and Olavi Rokka. 11 Complete QMED Course . \ Piney Point QMED Instructor Bill Eglinton (left) poses with his latest HLSS graduating class recently of (I. to r.): Edsel Sholar; Ernest Cox; William November, 1975 irl',.". 1 'J . Hatchell; Warren Shoun; William King; Robert Edwards; Juan Joseph King; Cyril V. Grab; Henry Dill, and Randolph Iannis. �LUNDBBERG SCHOOL EDUCATION • TRAINING • UPGRADING Course Descriptions and Starting Dates Deck Department ABLE SEAMAN •i!' 1 The course of instruction leading to endorsement as Able Seaman consists of classroom and practical training to in­ clude; Basic Seamanship; Rules of the Road; Wheel Commands; Use of die Magnetic and Gyro Compass; Cargo Handling; Knots and Splices; Blocks and Booms; Firefighting and Emergency Pro­ cedures; Basic First Aid. Course Requirements: Able Seaman (12 Months—^Any Waters)—^You must be 19 years of age; have 12 months seatime as Ordinary Seaman, or be a grad­ uate of HLS at Piney Point and have eight months seatime as Ordinary Sea­ man; be able to pass the prescribed phys­ ical, including eyesight without glasses of no more than 20/100—^20/100 cor­ rected to 20/40—20/20 and have nor­ mal color vision. Able Seaman (Unlimited — Any Wa­ ters)— You must be 19 years of age; have 36 months seatime as Ordinary Seaman or Able Seaman (12 Months); be able to pass the prescribed physical, including eyesight requirements listed above. Starting Dates: October 16. November 28, January 26, March 8. QUARTERMASTER Procedures; Emergency Launching Oj^ erations. Included in the course is practi­ cal experience in launching, letting go, rowing and maneuvering a lifeboat in seas, recovery of man overboard, fire^fighting and emergency procedures. - Course Requirements: Must have 90 days seatime in any department. Starting Dates: October 2, 16, 30; November 13, 28; December 11,26; January 8,22; February 5, 19; March 4, 18; April 1. Ens-ine Department tomated Ships; Firefighting and Emer­ gency Procedures. Course Requirements: Must have rat­ ing (or passed examinations for) FOWT, Electrician, Pumpman, Refrigeration En­ gineer, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist, Boilermaker, and Deck En­ gine Mechanic. Must show evidence of at least six months seatime in any one or a combination of the following ratings: FOWT, Electrician, Refrigeration, Pump­ man, Deck Engineer, Machinist, Boiler­ maker. or Deck Engine Mechanic. Starting Dates: October 16; November 13; December 11; January 8; February 5; March 4; April 1. FOWT The course of instruction leading to endorsement as FOWT (Fireman, Watertender and/or Oiler) consists of class­ room work and practical training to in­ clude: Parts of a Boiler and Their Func­ tion; Steam and Water Cycle; Fuel Oil and Lube Systems; Fire Fighting and Emergency Procedures. Also included is practical training aboard one of the ships at the school to include: Lighting a Dead Plant; Putting Boilers on the Line; Changing Burners; Operation of Aux- QMED-Any Hating The course of instruction leading to certification as QMED Any Rating. (Qualified Member of the Engine De­ partment) consists of classroom work and practical training to include; Parts of a Boiler and Their Function; Com­ bustible Control Systems; Steam and Water Systems; Fuel Oil Systems; Lubri­ cating Oil Systems; Hydraulic Oil Sys­ tems; Boiler Construction and Repair, Hand Tools and Their Use; Use of Met­ als; h4(p(;hine Tool Operation; Com­ pressed Air Systems; Fundamentals of Electricity; Principles of Refrigeration; Safe Handling of Combustible Materials; Piping and Valves, Pumps, Evaporators; Auxiliary Diesel Engines; Starting and Securing Main and Auxiliary Diesel En­ gines; Starting,and Securing Main and Auxiliary Units; Engineering Casualty Control; All Codes of Operation of Au- SlU Stewarci Department Instructor Charles Andrews (center) and new chief stewards Scotty McCausland (left) and Paul Stubblefleld get their picture taken recently after graduating at Piney Point, Md. The course of instruction leading to certification as Quartermaster consists of Basic Navigation instruction to include Radar; Loran; Fathometer; RDF; and also includes a review of Basic Seaman­ ship; use of the Magnetic and Gyro Compass; Rules of the Road; Knots and Splices; Firefighting and Emergency Pro­ cedures. Course Requirements: Must hold en­ dorsement as Able Seaman (Unlimited — Any Waters). Starting Dates: October 2, November 13, January 8. February 19, April 1. / LIFEBOATMAN The course of instruction leading to certification as Lifeboatman consists of classroom study and practical training to include: Nomenclature of Lifeboat; Lifeboat -Equipment; Lifeboat Com­ mands; Types of Davits and Operating DIESELS Instructor Charles Andrews (2nd right) on Sept. 18 with three graduating assistant cooks at the Piney Point school. From left are: Pedro Rodriguez; Arturo Lopez, and Heriberto Ponce. SIU Scholarship Program i• One college and two post secondary trade/vocational school scholarships are awarded to Seafarers each year. These scholarships have been specially de­ signed to meet the educational needs of Seafarers. Application requirements are geared for the man who h^ been out of school several years, so you will only be com­ peting with other seamen with similar educational backgrounds. The awards are granted in April, but you .should begin yottr application process now. These are the scholarships offered: 1. Four-year college degree scholar- iliary Equipment; Starting and Securing. Main Engines. Course Requirements: (If you have a Wiper endorsement only)—Must be able to pass the prescribed physical, including eyesight without glasses of no more than 20/100—20/100 corrected to 20/50— 20/30 and have normal color vision. Must have six months seatime as Wiper, or be a graduate of HLS at .Piney Point and have three months seatime as Wiper, (If you have an engine rating such as Electrician)—^No requirements. Starting Dates: November 3, January 12, February 23, April 5. ship. This award is in the amount of $10,000. 2. Two-year community or junior col­ lege or post secondary trade/voca­ tional schools scholarships. These awards are in the amount of $5000. The trade/vocational awards offer var­ ious options if you wish to continue shipping. In such a program you may develop a trade or skill which would im­ prove your performance aboard ship as well as help you obtain a better paying job when you are ashore. Eligibility requirements are as follows: 1. Must be under 35 years of age. This may be waived for Seafarers who have completed one or more years in an accredited college or university. 2. Have not less than two years of ac' 1 employment on vessels of companies signatory to Seafarers Welfare Plan (three years for $10,000 scholarship). 3. Have one day of employment on a vessel in the sixth-month period immediately proceeding date of application. The four-week course covers: types, designs, construction and characteristics of various diesel engines; nomenclature and principal design features of all parts of diesel engines; formulas and hydraulic 4. Have 90 days of employment on a vessel in the previous calendar year. Pick up a scholarship application now. They are available in the ports or you may write to the following-address and request a copy of the Seafarers Applica­ tion: Seafarers Welfare Plan College Scholarships 275 20th Street Brooklyn, New York 11215 Scholaxships For Dependents Four scholarships are awarded to de­ pendents of Seafarers. These four-year scholarships are for $10,000 each at any accredited college or university. If you have three years sea time, encourage'your children to apply. They should request the Dependents Application from the above address. Seafarers Log �. I cutting. On completion of the course, an HLS Certificate of Graduation will be awarded. Course Requirements: Engine depart­ ment personnel must hold endorsement as QMED—Any Rating; deck and steward department personnel must hold any rating. Starting Dates: November 28; Decem­ ber II, February 5, March IS. principles; introduction to fuel, air, lubri­ cation and exhaust systems; use of vari­ ous gauges, meters and instruments used on diesei engines; care, operations main­ tenance and recording of diesei engine performance; signals used between bridge and engine room; fundamentals of elec­ tricity and refrigeration; basic fire fight­ ing, first aid and safety. Course Requirements: No require­ ments for those who are not interested in receiving the Coast Guard license. Starting dale: January 5. WELDING The course of instruction in basic welding consists of classroom and onthe-job training including practical train­ ing in electric arc welding and cutting; and oxy-acetylene brazing, welding aiid OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF REFRIGERATED CONTAINERS The course of instruction leading to cer­ tification as Refrigerated Container Me­ chanic consists of both classroom and on-the-job training that includes the fol­ lowing: instruction covering all units on refrigeration, electrical and engine tune-up on gasoline and diesei units, operation, maintenance and trouble shooting on all refrigeration units, instruction of funda­ mentals of operation and servicing and diagnostic procedures used with electrical circuitry. Course Requirements: Applicants must hold Coast Guard endorsements as Elec­ trician and Refrigerating Engineer or QMED-Any Rating. * Length of Course: The normal length of the course is four (4) weeks. Starting Date: November 17. High School Program Is Available to All Seafarers Forty-two Seafarers and one Inland Boatman have already successfully com­ pleted studies at the SIU-IBU Academic Study Center in Piney Point, Md., and have achieved high school diplomas. The Lundeberg High School Program in Piney Point offers all Seafarers—re­ gardless of age — the opportunity to achieve a full high school diploma. The study period ranges from four to eight weeks. Classes are small, permitting the teachers to concentrate on the individual student's progress. Any Seafarer who is interested in taking advantage of this oppo.'tunity to continue his education can apply in two ways: Go to an SIU office in any port and you will be given a GED Pre-Test. This test will cover five general areas: English Grammar and Literature; So­ cial Studies, Science and Mathematics. Name. j Name (Middle) Mo./Day/Year Address (Street) . Telephone #_ (State) (City) (Zip Code) Book Number. I Address I I I Last grade completed Date Book Was Issued Port Presently _Registered In_ ! Endorsement(s) Now Held _ Social Security #. Entry Program: From No • (if so, fill in below) Endorsement(s) Received. to. (Dates Attended) Upgrading Program: From. , Endorsementfs) Received. .to. (Dates Attended) Do you hold a letter of completion for Lifeboat: • Yes • No; Fire Fighting: • Yes • No Dates Available for Training I Am Interested In: • • • • DECK AB-12 Months AB Unlimited Quartermaster Lifeboatman STEWARD ENGINE • Electrician • Asst. Cook • QMED • Dk. Eng. • Cook & Baker • FWT • Jr. Eng. • Chief Cook • Oiler ; • Pumpman • Steward • Dk.Mech. • Machinist • Reefer • Welder • Boilermaker • Advanced Pumpman Procedures • LNG/LPG • Advanced Electrical Procedures • Diesel • Refrigeration Container Mechanic RECORD OF SEATIME — (Show only amount needed to upgrade in rating checked above or attach letter of service, whichever is applicable.) RATING HELD SHIP DATE OF DISCHARGE _ DATE SIGNATURE > DATE OF SHIPMENT " RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: LUNDEBERG UPGRADING CENTER, ' PINEY POINT, MD. 20674 Novembe^ l975 > • Steward Department The course of instruction includes classroom and on-the-job training. The Chief Steward will select food and stores for a long voyage to include nutritionally balanced daily menus. He will partici­ pate in all phases of steward department operations at the school, including com­ missary, bake shop and galley. Course Requirements: Three years seatime in ratings above Third Cook and hold "A" Seniority in the SIU; or six months seatime as Third Cook or Assis­ tant Cook; six months as Cook and Baker; six months seatime as Chief Cook and holder of a Certificate of Satisfac­ tory Completion from the HLS Assis­ tant Cook, Second Cook and Baker, and Chief Cook Training Programs; or 12 months seatime as Third Cook or As­ sistant Cook, ] 2 months seatime as Cook and Baker, and six months seatime as Chief Cook, and holder of a Certificate of Satisfactory Completion of the HLS Chief Cook Training Program. Starting Dates: October 2, November 13, December 26, February 5, March IS. ASSISTANT COOK The course of instruction for the rat­ ing Assistant Cook includes classroom and on-the-job training in preparing and cooking fresh, canned and frozen vege­ tables; how to serve vegetables hot. cold or as salad; menu selection of vegetables to attain the best methods for prepara­ tion, portion control, dietary values and serving procedu- .s. Course Requirements: Twelve months seatime in any Steward Department En­ try Rating. Entry Ratings who have been accepted into the Harry Lundeberg School and show a desire to advance in the Steward Department must have a minimum of three months seatiihe. Starting Dates: October 30, December II, January 22, March 4. I COOK AND BAKER I The course of instruction includes 1 classroom and on-the-job training in bak- • (City or Town) n "i •f) I I I (Zip) Last year attended _ Complete this form and mail to: Margaret Nalen Director of Academic Education Harry Lundeberg School Piney Point, Maryland 20674 CHIEF STEWARD District .. .Port Issued. Piney Point Graduate: • Yes (Street) (Area Code) Seniority i The test will be sent to the Lundeberg School for grading and evaluation. Or write directly to the Harry Lun­ deberg School. A test booklet and an answer sheet will be mailed to your home or to your ship. Complete the tests and mail both the test booklet and the answer sheet to the Lundeberg School. (See application on this page.) During your stay at the school, you will receive room and board, study ma­ terials and laundry. Seafarers will pro­ vide their own transportation to and from the school. Following are the requirements for eligibility for the Lundeberg High School Program: 1. One year's seatime. 2. Initiation fees paid in full. 3. All outstanding monetary obliga­ tions, such as dues and loans paid in full. Book No. Date of Birth __ (First) (Last) I i I meet the requirements listed above and I am interested in furthering my edu. I cation. I would like more information on the Lundeberg High School Program. ! HARRY LUNDEBERG SCHOOL OF SEAMANSHIP UPGRADING APPLICATION i I , ing bread, pies, cakes and cookies; prep­ aration of desserts such as custards, pud­ dings. canned fruit and gelatin desserts. The Cook and Baker will be able to de­ scribe preparation of all breakfast foods, and be familiar with menu selection of breakfast foods, and bread and desserts for appropriate meals. Course Requirements: Twelve months seatime as Third Cook; or 24 months seatime in Steward Department; six months of which must be as Third Cook or Assistant Cook; or six months as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and a holder of a Certificate of Satisfactory Completion from the HLS Assistant Cook Training Course. Starting Dates: October 2, 16, 30; November 13, 2S; December II, 26; January S, 22; February •-L ' ^4, ) r> j j 5, 19; March 4, IS; April I. CHIEF COOK The course of instruction includes classroom and on-the-job training in preparation of soups, sauces and gravies. The student will be able to describe prep­ aration of thickened or clear soups, and. explain preparation and use of special sauces and gravies. The Chief Cook will be able to state the primary purpose of cooking meat and define cooking terms used in meat cookery, and describe prin­ ciples and methods of preparing and cooking beef. pork. veal. lamb, poultry and seafood. Course' Requirements: Twelve months seatime as Cook and Baker; or three years seatime in the Steward Depart­ ment. six months of which must be as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, and six months as Cook and Baker; or six months seatime as Third Cook or Assist­ ant Cook and six months seatime as Cook and Baker, and holder of a Cer­ tificate of Satisfactory Completion of the HLS Assistant Cook, and Cook and Bak­ er Training Program; or 12 months sea­ time as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and six months seatime as Cook and Baker, and holder of a Certificate of Satisfactory Completion of the HLS Cook and Baker Training Program. Starting Dates: October 16, November 28, January S. February 19, April I. Note: Courses and starting dates are subject to change at any time. Any . change will be noted in the LOG. Page'31 1 •• �iK'Mi2B5=6tosasise»^tesS@ii6i5 aninat -. H SEAFARERS W » .. LOG November, 1975 Offticlal pubUcatiM mi the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • Atlantle, OtUf, Lakaa an4 Inland Waters District* AFL-CIO •, • Time Is Running Out r' ' -•& , " «. 4 J , ' • r ( ' .v'tr S- ! h . ;;'i' -;, "'• f. ^ ' '•'^Z ' V'., J,^ VX'-'-' '1.i; !. * • • A" i- ram •: .-B x ; The SIU Scholarship Admmistrator is now accepting applications from Seafarers and their dependentis for next yearns SlU-sponsored annual cnllege scholarships, which include five $10,000 four-year graiuts and two $5,000 two-year grants. Of the five $10,000 awards, at least one is reserved for an active Seafarer smd four are reserved for dependents of Seafarers. The two $5,000 scholarships, a program in­ stituted just last year, are reserved exclusively for SIU members. The four-year awards can be used to pursue a chosen field of educa­ tion at any accredited college or university in the United States or its territories. And the two-year awards can be used to study at any ac; credited junior college, community college or post-secondary trade or vocational training school. For a member to qualify for the awards, he must be under 35 years of age, a high school graduate or have achieved a high school equivalency diploma, and have at least three years seatime on SIUcontracted vessels for the $10,000 scholarship (two years seatime for the $5,000 scholarship), with 90 days employment in the previous calendar year and one day in the six months immediately preceding the date of application. The SIU encourages its eli^le members to take advantage of these fine educational opportunities. For this year's awards, presented last May, no Seafarer applied for the $5,000 scholarships. Consequently, no two-year grants were given. Eligibility requirements for dependents make the program open to: • Dependents of members who have three years seatime with 90 days employment in the previous calendar year and one day in the six months immediately preceding date of application. • Dependents of deceased members who had met the seatime re­ quirements prior to death. . All dependents must be unmarried and less than 19 years age at Ae time ^ey apply. All scholarships are awarded on the b^sis of high school grades and scores achieved on either the College Entrance Examination Boards (SAT only), or Ae American College Tests (ACT). Upcoming test dates for the College Boards are Dec. 6, 1975 and Jan. 24, 1976. For all information on these tests, contact Ae College , Boards at. either Box 592, Princeton, N.J. 08540, or Box 1025, Berkeley, Calif. 94701. Available test dates for tbe ACT's are Dec, 13, 1975 and Feb. 14, 1976. All information on Aese exams can be obained by writing Ae ACT at Box 414, Iowa City, Iowa. Applications and mformation concemmg Ae SIU Scholarship pro­ gram can be obtained at any SIU Union Hall or by writing Ae SIU Scholarship Adrninistrator, 275 20th St., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11215. Seafarers and their dependents are remmded to make all arrange­ ments to take the heeded exams as early as possible to insure that applications fpr Ae scholarships are received before application deadline. ^ , Deadlme is Apr. 1,1976. •El' ru'- .. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource November 1975 Description An account of the resource Headlines: UNEMPLOYMENT RATE UP TO 8.6% IN OCTOBER SIU TIES MORE U.S. JOBS TO REVITALIZED MERCHANT MARINE BOSUNS RECERTIFICATION PROGRAM SIGNALS PROGRESS TO JOB SECURITY BRAND, SULLIVAN AND DOWNING URGE CARGO PREFERENCE HALL RIPS U.S. ON MULTINATIONALS AND RUNAWAY FLEET SHEPARD AT IMCO-ILO MEETINGS IN GENEVA, LONDON JUDGE KEEPS SIU CREWS ON 3 PRMMI SHIPS; NLRB TO ACT MSC SEEKS PRIVATE FIRMS TO RUN 4 EX-SIU FALCON TANKERS RICHARDSON GETS NOD AS SECRETARY OF THE COMMERCE DEPT. NMC PAVING WAY TO U.S.-FLAG RESURGENCE PROBERS FIND FARM WORKERS ELECTION PROCEDURES ARE LAX WATERMAN ASKS FOR LASH SUBSIDY N.Y. PORT COUNCIL CITES OFFICIAL THEY’RE ALL SALAD DAYS ON FIRST TRIP HIGH ADVENTURE FOR BOSUN INDUSTRY LEADERS BACK CARGO PREFERENCE, SUBSIDY HALL WARNS HOUSE COMMITTEE ON SHIPPING TAX BOSUN TELLS HOW HE HSAVED A LIFE WITH FIRST AID COLLIER CARBON ONLY GETS A 1-YEAR JONES ACT WAIVER MARITIME UNIONS OFFER PROPOSAL ON FIREFIGHTING TRAINING HEIMLICH MANEUVER: 2 WAYS TO SAVE A CHOKING VICTIM SOCIAL SECURITY, MEDICARE, MEDICAID ARE FOR YOU THERE’S A NEW LOOK IN THE SAN FRANCISCO HALL LUSITANIA ATROCITY MEDAL ‘BUY’ TOLD BY SHRIMPTON SEAFARER JOSEPH IS INQUISITIVE TRAVELER NEW ORLEANS, SECOND LARGEST CARGO HANDLING PORT IN THE U.S., IS A HUB OF ACTIVITY ARTHUR MIDDLETON HOME; DELTA ARGENTINA DEPARTS FROM N.O. CONGRESS MUST KILL ‘VIRGIN IS. LOOPHOLE’; JONES ACT WAIVER RULE CAULK UP THE HOLE IN PORT OF HOUSTON, SEAFARERS TALK ABOUT GRAIN DEAL AS THEY PREPARE SHIPS FOR RUN TO RUSSIA BOSUN A LONG DISTANCE RUNNER SEAFARER LOPEZ EARNS HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 11/1/1975 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXXVII, No. 11 1975 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/1d6fba0ac1d478abbdd691a958c0ff75.PDF b6ff2e90c1adda94f49bf49059be51c7 PDF Text Text SlVo??? d M t- . „ - ,?• ^ d- i "-T 5 V-J ^J f .;- SlU Provides Job Security Through New Vessels; Union's Contracted Ships Move Russian Grain ."Ti 1 �« M V. -/• Hall Asks Seattle NMC to Back Cargo Preference SIUNA President Paul Hall was in. Seattle Oct. 10 to attrad the annual Pacific Coast meeting of the National Maritime Council. In a keynote address to the all-day meeting. Hall expressed the support of the Union and its aflSliates for the Coun­ cil'^ efforts to improve the percentage position of American-owned vessels in the transport of American cargo. problems that must be overcome to titive with vessels of other nations in the The National Maritime Council is a achieve these commendable goals. He - free-enterprise market, they , are at an joint endeavor of labor unions, shippers, called for new Federal lav^ to require extreme competitive disadvantage when shipbuilders, importers, exporters and that a representative percentage of U.S. a nation's merchant marine is a p<^tical arm fully owned and (grated by gov­ other related maritime interests. It was cargo be shipped in American bottoms, ernment as is the case with Eastern bloc founded to foster and build the use of Hall told shippers and labor leaders countries," Hall stated. U.S.-ffag ships and strengthen the that Russia already controls sea access American merchant marine. to all producing nations and has shipPrestdoit HaU urged indnstiy leaders In his address. Hall highlighted-the yards working at full capacity. from the West Coast to join with lalNHr "Russia is working for mastery of and sh^bnflders in an effort to get laws the seas," he said. "Though automation Continued on Page 26 * •of American ships makes them compe­ 6 to 21^Unemployment In 90^o of Job Centers At the Unity Dinner ciimaxing the NMC conference, Tom Patterson (left) Western Regional Director for the Maritime Administration awarded SIUNA President Paul Hall a memento of appreciation for his outstanding contribution to the promotion and success of the National Maritime Council. the PRESIDENT'S REPORT: PaalHril U*S, Lobar Movement Support Hiere's an old, often quoted proverb that says "all things come to those who wait." Well, it may be true for a lot of things today, but it's way off base when it comes to the U.S. maritime industry. In today's maritime community, if we sit around idly and vmt for good things to happen, not only won't any­ thing be accomplished, but many of the victories we won in the past could very well disappear. We have won many tough fights in our history but never because we sat back patiently and passively. We have been able to achieve our victories because of three very important reasons: we have had fibe foresi^t to look at and try to understand the problems of our industry and the steps that should be taken to overcome them; we have shown the intelligence to push aside personalities and personal likes or dislikes to remain united in achieving our goals and we have displayed the giits needed to stand up and work . hard for our beliefs even when the odds seem stacked against us. In some of our most recent batdes, though, we have had an important added ingredient in our formula for success—^e active support of the entire AFL-GIO. The indispensable value of this support became most evident last year during our successful Congressional battle for the Energy Transporta­ tion Security Act, subsequendy vetoed by President Ford. During this -fight for a fair oil cargo preference law, virtually every seg­ ment of the labor movement actively worked for the interests of Seafarers, the maritime industry and the nation. On the national level, we received the vocal support of the AFL-CIO Executive Council, headed by President George Meany. And in addition, all 44 international and national unions making up the AFL-ClO's Maritime Trades Department Irat their full sup­ Unemployment figures for the month of September show that 90 percent of the nation's major job centers now have jobless rates ranging from 6 percent to more than 21 percent, the highest area count of "substantial" unemployment since the Labor Department began col­ lecting such statistics in 1955. The figures, released by the U.S. Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics, showed 57 major areas with unemployment rates of 10 percent or higher, and nine others .with jobless rates exceeding 15 percent. The list of key labor areas with "substantial" un­ employment is now at 135, as com­ pared with 51 major areas in Septem­ ber, 1974. Although the country's overall un­ employment rate was slightly down in September one-tenth of one percent to 8.3 percent, the number of workers with jobs and the number of unem­ ployed were virtually unchanged from August. Those without work and ac­ tively looking for employment held at 7.8 million, and the total number of employed also remained steady at some 85.4 million. In breaking down the statistics by labor force groups the Bureau found that the jobless rate for adult men in­ creased from 6.6 percent in August to 7.0 percent in September, while the rate for adult women declined slightly frmn 7.7 to 7.5 percait durmg the same period. The Bureau's statistics showed that the major areas hardest hit by un­ employment are in Puerto Rico, Massachusets, Rhode Island and Michigan. port. On the state and local levels, we received the support of all the MTD's Maritime Port Councils, AFL-CIO State Federations and Local Central bodies. This kind of unified labor effort on behalf of Seafarers is a formidable attack force beause it places the strength of 13 million American workers and their families behind the SnTs continuing fight to rebuild a U.S. mari­ time industry capable of competing on a global basis, with any nation of the world. However, labor's support for the SHTs programs did not abruptly end witii the fight for the oil biU. It was by no means a one shot deal. Just this month at both the AFL-CIO's Maritime Trades Departmbnt's 1975 Biennial Convenion and the AFL-CIO's Convention in San Francisco, the American Labor movement unanimously reaffirmed in numerous reso­ lutions its support for legislative and other programs designed to foster a strong U.S. maritime industry. At the Conventionis, labor first reiterated its pledge of support in the continuing fight for a fair cargo preference bill that would require that a substantia percentage of cargo imported to the U.S. be carried on Americanflag ships. A resolution was passed calling for the now exempt Virgin Islands to be included under provisions of the Jones Act. A victory here would mean more than 20 sailings per week for U.S.-flag, U.S.-manned ships between the heavily industriali^ islands and the U.S. mainland. Labor also called for the passage of legislation which would both curb expansion of Russian third-flag operations in the U.S. West Coast-Far East trad^, and enable American-flag and other national-flag lines to compete on an equal basis with cut-rate Communist flag fleets. Labor also called for the construction of an all Alaska natural gas pipe­ line from Alaska's North Slope to the ice-free port of Valdez where the gas would be liquified and then carried to the lower 48 states by U.S.-flag, U.S.manned LNG tankers. At the same time, labor Voiced its oppositum to the alternately proposed Canadian pipeline route to end in the U^S. Midwest. We, as Seafarers, owe a great debt of gratitude for the staimch support we have received and will continue to receive from our brothers in the labor movement, and this support is a very necessaiy ingredient in our formula for victory. Yet when it comes down to the nitty-gritty. Seafarers themselves must continue to produce the same ingredients—understanding and unified woric —as we have always done in the past to make the formula work. With all these things pulling together, the SIU controls a powerful and effective political force. With it, we can't be assured of a victory every time. But without it, we are sure to go nowhere. Oiange of addles cart Form 3579 shoulf be sent to Seafartre Iritemationat Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Avenue. BrooWyh New York 11232. Published monthly except twice a month in July. Second Class postage paid at Brooklyn, N. Y. Vol. XXXVII, No. 11, October 1975. «venuB, Drooiayn, Page 2 Seafarers log / ' / >> r f f fr �SlU Job Securify «rf>'u'i Mil '•i» Seafarers Man Many New Ships The SIU is continuing to provide strong job security for its members as SIU crews are manning more and more of the new, technologically-advanced vessels which have been constructed and are now hitting the high seas. , During these hard-pressed times, with massive unemployment and sky­ rocketing inflation, the maritime indus­ try, like many other segments of labor, has also been affected. Yet despite prob­ lems such as the severe slump in the tanker market, the SIU has been able to keep its members' job security. Despite the recession there are still new American-flag vessels being built in shipyards throughout the country. And, the SIU has succeeded in obtaining many of these new vessels for its mem­ bers. SS Massachusetts This month the SIU crewed the larg­ est merchant ship ever bnilt in the Westem Hemisphere, the VLCC Massachu­ setts (International Ocean Transport, Inc.) The 265,000 dwt vessel was constracted at Bethlehem Steel's Shipyard in Sparrow's Point, Md. This brand new, ultra-modem super­ tanker is 1,100 feet long, has a shaft horsepower of 35,000 and a speed of 1514 knots. The vessel has 19 cargo tanks and two clean ballast tanks. The Massachusetts also has sophisti­ cated methods to combat any spillage of pollutants into the oceans. Load-ontop principles are used to reduce the possibility of oil cargo reaching the seas, and cargo tanks required for ballast that is to be discharged in or near the cargo loading port are first cleaned of all oil by using high-pressure, high-velocity sea water jets from fixed tank cleaning machines. The Massachusetts will be followed on the waterways by her sister-ship the SS New York, which will be manned by an SIU crew in the near future. SS Great Land Last month SIU members crewed another brand new vessel, the 791 foot long, roll-on roll-off ship, the SS Great Land (Intemational Ocean Transport, Inc.) The Great Land, which was built at the Sun Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co. in Chester, Pa. will be transporting cargo between Seattle, Wash, and Anchorage, Alaska. The Great Land, the largest trailership ever constmcted, with capacity for Stowing Deck department stores on board the Golden Monarch (Aeron Ma­ rine) are from (I. to r.): AB Terry White; AB John Bertling; Recertified Bosun John Worley, and OS Sam Daugh. New Digest Of Benefits A revised SIU Sni^cal, Pen­ sion, Welfore and Vacation Digest of Benefits will be available at SIU balls throughout tiie country in about a month. This revised digest will contain a detafled schedule of all SIU ben­ efits, many of which have heen in­ creased under the new contract. You will be able to obtain a copy of the Digest at any SIU hall. OMED Jerry Makarewicz at the engine room console of the roll-on-roll-off vessel, the Great Land (International Ocean). 390 trailer; can transport virtually any size wheeled or tracked cargo. Any oversize cargo over 40 feet in length, such as steel pipes, boats, chemical tanks, etc.—anything that may be moved over the highway or rail lines— can be moved on board and in.the process often eliminates the need for handling, crating and containerizing. The vessel's speed and size will per­ mit it to sail regularly even during the winter months in Alaskan waters. The iship also has special features built in to provide for all-weather sailing, such as enclosures to protect cargo and equip­ ment, and de-icing equipment in several areas including vehicle ramps. SS Gtdden Monarch One other new vessel which the SIU crewed earlier this month is the 89,000 dwt tanker, SS Golden Monarch (Aeron Marine Shipping Co.) The Golden Monarch, constmcted at the National Steel and Shipbuilding Co. in San Diego is the third such tanker to be built for Aeron. The other two, the SS Golden Dolphin and SS Golden Endeavor, have been sailing with SIU crews since last year. The 894-foot long vessel is capable of carrying 25 million gallons of cmde oil (about 500,000 barrels). All three tankers are very similar to the two SIUcontracted oil-bulk-ore carriers (OBO) the SS Ultramar and SS Ultrasea, pre­ viously built at National Steel and Ship­ building and manned by SIU crews. The OBO's are less, than two feet shorter than the tankers, have the same hull and engine, and have a deadweight ton­ nage of 80,500 tons. These are just some of the new ves­ sels which the SIU has been able to man. But In order to obtain job security for all SIU members in an industry which Is constantly changing, we must con­ tinue to fight for favorable legislation in Washington, on issues such as more cargo for American-flag ships, expan­ sion of the Jurisdiction of the Jones Act and an end to rate-cutting practices by third-flag and Soviet bloc ships. All members can help in these battles by contributing to SPAD—the SIU's voluntary political fund. It is the best way of insuring a future for the SIU and the American merchant marine as well. i :a ; • I: INDEX Legislative News Washington Activities Page 9 Shipping Dispatcher's Reports Page 17 Ships' Committees Page 13 Grain ships crew up Page 5 Ships' Digests .Page 18 Seafarers man new ships .. Page 3 Union News Tallying Committee report .Pages 10-12 President's Report Page 2 Training and Upgrading SIU election of 2 Get GED diplomas Page 26 officers Special supplement Upgrading class schedule, SPAD Honor Roll .Back Page requirements & Headquarters Notes ..;.. .Page 8 application Pages 24-25 Membership meeting in Seafarers participate in Seattle i Page 4. bosuns recertification Seafarers Pension fund and 'A' seriority report Page 12 upgrading Pages 22--23 GED requirernents & application Page 25 General News High unemployment Page 2 Membership News. Skydiver Mitchell .Page 14 Hall addresses NMC ...Page 2 New SIU pensioners .....Page 19 MTD, AFL-CIO hold Final departures Page 20 conventions. Pages 6-7 October, 1975 -m Four members of the steward department on the supertanker Massachusetts (International Ocean) are pictured in the ship's ultra-modern galley. They are from (I. to r.): Chief Cook and Steward Joe Kundrat; Cook and Baker Larry Tefft; General Utility Arthur Rubenstein, and Utility Maintenance Bernard Zawacki. Page 3 m �Seattle Seafarers Discuss Timely Issues 1 ' / • N 'Nj-Sr 1^ V -' ^ i-v - \ K:,- •- 'f • • '•^ 1 Before Seattle meeting, Seafarers Joseph Alpedo, left, and Everett Klopp, center, register for shipping with Seattle Port Agent Harvey Mesford. The new roll-on—^roll-off vessel Great Land which is running from Seattle to Anchorage; the progress of the Alaska pipeline, and many other important items were among the main topics of discussion at last month's informational membership meeting in the port of Seattle. The meeting was chaired by SIU Port Agent Harvey Mesford. A member at the Seattle meeting expressed his support of Senator Warren Magnuson's 200-Mile U.S. Fish Conservation Zone bill and it was suggested that Seafarers write their own Senators and Congressmen to support it also. Discussion on the Great Land and the Alaska pipeline centered around jobs. The Great Land and a projected two more of her sisterships, to be used on the same run, will mean a pickup in shipping for Seattle Sea­ farers. When the Alaska pipeline is completed it will mean better ship­ ping for all SIU members. The port of Seattle holds its monthly informational meetings on David Kendrick, who is a full-time the Friday after the third Sunday of Seafarer and part-time artist, shows each mondi. off one of his paintings which hangs in the Seattle hall. Kendrick ships as QMED. Seafarer E. C. Ryan, who ships' in the engine department, suggests Sea­ farers write their Congressmen in support of the 200-mile Fish Con­ servation bill. All Mohammed, who ships out of Seattle in the Steward department, was one of those who attended the Seattle meeting last month. Page 4 • • • }• ' f- ^ Jeff Hanley, left, who has been accepted to the Lundeberg School's Entry Training Program is given physical examination by Dr. Lyons at the Seattle clinic. SIU member listens attentively during Seattle Informational meeting. If you need help filling out welfare claims, etc., in the port of Seattle, the person to see is SIU Secretary Jessie Hair. She is well liked by the Seattle membership for her prompt and courteous help. Seattle Seafarers listen as Port Agent Harvey Mesford reads shipping and legislative reports covering the previous month. Spafarars l.ng �ipi 6 to Break Out of Layup '<W '.'-t tdi^ 17 Sm Tankers to Carry Grain to Russia in New Pact Seventeen ships under contract to the SIU this month received charters to carry U.S. grain to Russia after strong political pressure by labor forced the Ford Administration to negotiate a new long-term, five-year shipping agreement with the USSR, which includes higher freight rates and a ceiling on the amount of grain that can be sold to the Russians. Labor's unified stand against the un­ controlled sale of grain to Russia not only has given a much-needed shot in the arm to the ailing U.S. tanker indus­ try, but will help stabilize all grainrelated consumer prices in this country. U.S. tankers will haul an estimated 890,000 tons of grain to the Soviet Union in October. Six of the SlU-contracted ships had been in layup. They are the Cities Service Miami, Montpelier Victory, Ogden Yukon, Transpanama, Ul­ tramar and the Golden Monarch. On the previously laid-up U.S. vessels alone, 279 jobs have been created which boils down to an estimated 25,110 man days of employment on one round trip voyage averaging 90 days. Other SlU-contracted ships char­ tered to carry grain are: Eagle Traveler; Overseas Vivian; Overseas Aleutian; Overseas Anchorage; Overseas Arctic; Overseas Vila; Connecticut; Ogden Shown here in lay-up at the Seatrain facility in the Brooklyn Shipyard, the Transpanama (Hudson Waterways) was one of the SlU-contracted ships broken out this month to carry grain from the Gulf of Mexico to the Soviet Union. Champion; Transeastern; Mount Ex­ plorer; Ultrasea. According to the grain shipping pro­ gram to Russia for November, 13 more American ships will be needed to carry the U.S. flag's one-third share. And from December on, the new agreement should provide at least eight sailings a month for U.S. ships. Under the terms of the new five-year agreement, the Russians have con­ tracted to buy at least six-million metric tons of grain in each of the contract years with an option to buy two million additional tons per year. If the Russians wish to buy more than the contract stipulates, U.S. Government representa­ tives would first have to study the re­ quest before any additional purchases were okayed. The U.S., however, maintains an escape clause in the agreement which allows the U.S. to break off or curtail grain sales if America's total yearly grain yield falls below 225-million tons. This has not happened in the last 15 years. The Russians have also agreed to pay U.S.-flag carriers a competitive $16-a-ton freight rate enabling Amer­ ican ships to turn a profit in the carriage of at least one-third of all grain cargoes going to the USSR. U.S. representatives in Moscow are still negotiating a further clause in the contract which would require the Rus­ sians to pfovide 200,000 barrels of crude oil and petroleum products per day to be delivered either to the U.S. or by agreement to cities in Europe or other designated areas. The hang-up here is the price the U.S. will pay for the oil. The Soviets want Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) market scale, while the U.S. is holding out for a dollar per barrel less. „I A This entire new agreement with the Russians, which benefits American workers and the U.S. maritime industry as well as safeguarding consumer in­ terests, would not have taken place without the unified actions of labor in brining heavy political pressure on the Administration. ' ^ Brought to a head by the grain-load­ ing boycott by Gulf longshoremen last month, the SIU with the backing of the entire AFL-CIO had been fighting for a favorable agreement since early July when the new grain sales were annoimced. f ip I I: Members Pass Dues Increase Resolution In a secret mail ballot the member­ ship has accepted the dues increase amendment to the SIU Constitution by an overwhelming vote of 3,016 to 288. Under this amendment, which will affect only working members, a dues in­ crease will be collected in the following manner: an additional $50 will be pay­ able for each 90 days worked on SlUcontracted vessels in 12 consecutive months and, after the first 90 days worked in the 12-month period, a per­ centage of $50 equal to the percentage of 90 days worked will be payable. However, before payment of this dues increase can commence an addi­ tional $350 for annual shipping ($87.50 for 90 days) in vacation benefits for SIU members will have to be negotiated. This additional vacation pay will be over and above the vacation increases already provided by the SIU's new three-year contract. Voting on the amendment, as speci­ fied in the SIU Constitution, was carried on by a secret mail ballot for 30 days. Voting began Aug. 25, 1975 and ended Sept. 23, 1975, with ballots issued to Notify Union When Replacement Needed Over the past months the Log has printed stories ctmceming the impor­ tance of the ship's chairman notifying the Union when a replacement is ne^ed for a crewmember leaving a ship. Once again we want to note that it is vital for all ships' chairmen, and in fact any member of the ship's committee, to help see to it that all unlicensed jobs on SIUcontracted vessels are filled at all times by SIU members. Today, more than ever, foreign com­ petitors are doing their best to make inroads in any way possible into the American merchant marine. Two com­ panies in the Philippines, Foreign Travel Services Md World Tide Ship­ ping Agency, are good examples of the attempts being made at taldng away jobs ^m American seamen. These companies have sent letters to SlU-contracted companies offering the services of Filipino crews at what they term "very reasonable and fully ap­ proved wage scales." Some examples of these wages are: $220 per month with a straight overtime rate of $1.38 per hour October, 1975 for a bostm; $150 per month with a $.95 overtime rate for messm^ and wipers, and for AB's $200 per month with a straight overtime rate of $1.25 per horn*. Foreign Travel Services has another "advantage" to hiriilg the men they pro­ vide. In its letter the company states that "strikes and work stoppages are forbidden by the Philippine Govern­ ment and are enforced by denying per­ mission for overseas assi^ments." While our contracted companies have assured us they have never considered using crews provided by these agencies, we must continue to police the replace­ ment of SIU crewmembers so that we are sure that all SIU unlicensed jobs are always protected. Any crewmember preparing to leave a vessel in the continental United States or Puerto Rico must give 24 hours no­ tice to the Master prior to the scheduled sailing of the vessel. When a vessel is expected to arrive on a weekend, notice Continued on Page 26 all eligible voters in all SIU halls. The dues resolution was first pre­ sented to members at the July member­ ship meeting in all Constitutional and Non-Constitutional ports. Then, following the Union's consti­ tutional procedure for amending the Constitution, a Constitutional Commit­ tee was elected on July 18 at a special meeting held in Headsuarters. This six-man committee studied the proposed resolution; approved it, and recommended that the amendment be put to a vote by a secret mail ballot. Seafarers at August membership meetings in SIU halls throughout the country overwhelmingly accepted the Constitutional Committee's report and recommendation, and the dues Incfease amendment was then voted on by the membership. A six-man Tallying Committee elected at the Headquarters' September meeting coimted the ballots and pre­ sented its report at October meetings in all ports. For the full text of the Tallying Com­ mittees report, see pages 10-12. / I 4 Simon Asked to Deny Waiver Bid by Collier Collier Carbon and Chemical Cor­ poration has asked for a two-year ex­ tension of the waiver it was granted last year which exempts the company from complying with the provisions of the Jones Act in shipping anhydrous ammonia on foreign-flag vessels be­ tween Alaska and the Pacific North­ west. SIU President Paul Hall has written a strongly-worded letter requesting that Treasury Secretary William Simon deny the extension because Collier has failed to comply with the terms of the original granting of the waiver. At that time, Collier was given the waiver only on the condition that it promptly seek to con­ tract a U.S.-flag vessel which would he capable of transporting the ammonia. In requesting the extension. Collier states that the extra two years time is needed to complete the vessel it is hav­ ing constructed which Collier says will be ready in the final quarter of 1977. Collier was originally given permis­ sion to ship the ammonia, used to manufacture about 35 percent of the ni­ trogen fertilizer used by wheat growers in the Northwest, when the only Amer­ ican vessel capable of transporting the substance, the Kenai, sank in a storm off the Alaska coast. In his letter to Simon, President HaU stated, "It is clear that Collier has not complied with the terms of the original waiver by promptly contracting for a U.S. vessel. The company delayed con­ tracting for a new vessel untfl it was faced with the necessity to apply for a waiver extension and ignored several options that would have enabled a U.S. vessel to he ready far sooner." "In addition, no waiver extension should be considered because of the likelihood that in the near future a U.S.flag vessel capable of carrying anhydrou ammonia will be available. A two •year waiver extension is an unreason­ able period and would remove all pres­ sure on Collier to employ this new U.S.-flag vessel as soon as it becomes available. "In this situation a two-year contin­ uation of this wai 'er would undermine a most importan. U.;S. maritime law, and could set a precedent for other companies wishing to avoid the use of U.S.-flag vessels.' i'- �MTD Biennial Convention Focus Is on Maritime;Plight of Unemployed Keying in on the many problems fac­ ing the U.S. maritime industry today arid the steps that must be taken to overcome them, the AFL-CIO Mari­ time Trades Department, comprising 44 international unions representing eight million workers, conducted its 1975 Biennial Convention this month in San Francisco, Calif. The two-day Convention, chaired by MTD President Paul Hall, unanimously called for legislation to reserve a sub­ stantial percentage of all U.S. cargo for carriage by U.S.-flag ships; preservation of the Jones Act and extension of its provisions to cover the Virgin Islands "loophole"; legislation to curb the grow­ ing encroachment of Russian third-flag operations on the U.S. West Coast; suf­ ficient budget appropriations to restore 393 staff positions at USPHS hospitals throughout the country and construc­ tion of an all-Alaska natural gas pipe­ line as opposed to a Canadian route. Hie MTD Convoitkm also focused <m the plight of America's vast ranks of imemj^oyed, and the delegates ananimoariy vowed to fig|it for a re­ vised program of imem^oymait insnrance to meet die long term needs of oat-of-woik Americans. The Convention also passed unani­ mous resolutions calling for a $3 an hour minimum wage; tax reform; trade refoim; a national health security pro­ gram; a national energy policy, and a national fisheries policy that would in­ clude a 200-mile offshore fish conservati<m zxme for the U .S. The Convention was highlighted by addresses from Lane Kirkland, AFLCIO secretary-treasurer; Senator J. Bennett Johnston, Jr. (D-La.) and MTD President Paul HaU. Tribnte.to McGavin MTD delegates held a moving trib­ ute to the late Peter M. McGavin, exec­ utive secretary-treasurer of the MTD for the past 15 years. In delivering the trihnte, MTD Pres­ ident Paul Hall stated: 'Tor the past 35 years, Peter McGavin had devoted his life to die cause of just and decent treat­ ment for worim^ mmi and women everywhere. He was known thronghont the trade union movement He was nniversally respected for his int^rity and his loyalty and his devotion to the movement to whidi he had made a lastmg contrihntion. Above ad dse, he was loved for his selfless imidiness to assist otfams in time of need. Tder McGavin was devoted to his famfly. To Dorothy McGavin, his widow, and to St^en McGavin, his son, we the (Ulcers and dd^ates to the Page 6 MID Administrator O. William Moody addresses delegates to the MTD's Bi­ ennial Convention held in San Fran­ cisco last month. National Convention (ff the Maritime Hades Departmmit, AFL-CIO, express our deqiest'sympaAy." The Convention then observed one minute of silence in respect for Mr. McGavin's passing, July 6, 1975. Tackle Maritime Problems Top priority at the Convention was given to overall programs that would foster continued^revitalization of the U.S. merchant m|^e and restore its once globally competitive position on the world's seaways. Heading the list of the proposed needed maritime programs, the Con­ vention called for a bill similar to the pocket-vetoed Energy Transportation Security Act, which would require that a substantial percentage of U.S. cargo be carried on American-manned, Amer­ ican-built vessels. Viigin Islands Loophole Turning to the vital issue of the Jones Act, which protects American domestic shipping from incursion by foreign-flag operations, the Convention noted that the Act "has provided the basis for guaranteed employment for the Amer­ ican seaman and has demonstrated that it is the mainstay of the entire U.S. mer­ chant marine." However, the Convention pointed out that "despite the comprehensive­ ness of the Act, it has its flaw; the Virgin Islands and American Samoa are exempt from the law." It was noted that because of this flaw, "U.S. ore and oil refining industries have established themselves in the Islands ... to enjoy the various tax incMitives offered by the Islands and to use foreign-flag ships, thereby circumventing the intent of the Jones Act." The Convention then called for "immediate passage of legis­ lation which would amend the Jones Act by making it apply to the Virgin Islands and American Samoa." SenatOT J. Bennett Johnston, who addressed the Convention on this and other issues affecting the U.S. maritime industry and the nation's economy, re­ cently introduced in the Senate a meas- Sen. J. Bennett Johnston, Jr. (D-La) discusses legislation he has intro­ duced to close the Virgin Islands loophole in the Jones Act. ore to dose the Viigin Idands lodjj^ole. A Victim of Detente The Convention also took up the complex problems of how detente with ?he Russians has worked to the growing detriment of the U.S. merchant marine. The delegates pointed out the havoc caused among U.S.-flag operators by the "ruthless rate-cutting practices" of the Soviet-owned Far Eastern Shipping Co. (FESCO), which is operating as a third-flag carrier on the U.S. West Coast. They further noted that since Continued on Page 7 MTD and SlU President Paul Hall, who chaired the Convention, delivers a tribute to the late Peter M McQavIn Others on dais are from left: MTD Administrator O. William Moody, Sen. J. Bennett Johnston, Jr. and SlU Vice President LIndsey Williams. ' Seafarers Log �• All of the job benefits of the Alaska gas line would go to U.S. workers such as construction workers, shipbuilders and seamen. Continued from Page 6 1972 when 42 U.S. ports were opened to Russian vessels, third-flag opera­ tions, dominated by communist bloc nations, have captured more than half of dl U.S. liner trade between the West Coast and the Far East. To alleviate this unfortunate situa­ tion, the Convention unanimously agreed that safeguards against cut-throat rate cutting must be adopted to insure both the health of the American eccmomy andthe U.S. merchant marine. USPHS Resolution O. William Moody, administrator of the MTD, briefed the Convention dele­ gates on a bill introduced by Senator Warren Magnuson (D-Wash.), that would provide additional federal ap­ propriations for the Department of Health, Edlication and Welfare to re­ store 393 vital staff positions at USPHS hospitals. HEW cut these positions re­ cently in their continuing effort to phase out the USPHS system, which is so vital to the medical care of seamen. The Convention tmanimously ex­ pressed its complete support for the bill, and conunended Senator Magnuson for "his courageous and tireless efforts to preserve the Public Health Service Hos­ pitals and give them an opportunity to serve as a larger and even more effec­ tive instrument in the nation's health delivery system." Lane Kirkland, secretary-treasurer of the AFL-CIO, speaks to delegates attending Maritime Trades Department Convention last month in San Fran­ cisco. Paul Hall, president of the MTD and the SID, is at left. that the all-Alaska route would better Alaska Gas Pipeline benefit the nation because: A proposed project to build a nat­ • The line would be totally under ural gas pipeline alongside the Alaskan U.S. control. oil pipeline from Alaska's North Slope to Valdez was unanimously endorsed • The line would provide natural by the MTD Convention. Under this gas not only to the West Coast but also proopsal, the gas would be liquified at the Midwest, through redistribution of Valdez and then shipped via LNG car­ U.S. gas reserves in the Southwest and riers to locations in the lower 48 states increased shipments from these fields rather than have the line run through to the Midwest. And LNG vessels could Canada to the U.S. midwest. even move the Alaska gas to the East if needed. It was pointed out at the Convention Port Cooncil Reports In addition to the many resolutions concerning maritime and other issues affecting all American workers, the MTD Convention heard reports from the MTD's network of 27 Maritime Port Councils. These important organ­ izations, located in port cities on the U.S. East and West Coasts, the Gulf, the Great Lakes, the rivers and in Canada and Puerto Rico, are comprised of scores of local unions and smaller international afiiliates. The MTD Convention recognized that the Port Councils "have contrib­ uted much toward increasing the aware­ ness of citizens throughout the nation of the importance of a strong U.S. mer­ chant marine and a united labor move­ ment to the welfare of the nation." Officers Elected Before adjourning the two-day con­ vention, MTD delegates conducted elections for top MTD officials. Paul Hall was unanimously reelected MTD president, as were Jack McDonald, vice president, and O. William Moody, ad­ ministrator. The Convention delegates unanimously voted to hold off election of an executive secretary-treasurer as a successor to the late Peter M. McGavin. .• .--i 1 r Delegates Approve Resolution W^ AFL-CIO ConfabCalls for Mar iiime Reform AFL-CIO President George Meany addresses delegates to federation's Con­ vention in San Francisco, Calif, earlier this month. A resolution calling for a complete panics and other multinational opera­ overhaul of existing maritime laws was tions to dodge U.S. taxes and union adopted by delegates attending the 11th workers by using foreign-flag ships. • Repeal of all tax laws which allow Convention of the AFL-CIO in San U.S. firms to benefit from using foreignFrancisco, Calif, earlier this month. The nearly 900 delegates, rq)resent- flag vessels. • Consolidation of all maritime af­ ing all the federation's 14 million-mem­ fairs under one Federal agency. ber affiliated imions, called for several • Development of a strong, balanced steps to help revitalize the U.S. mer­ chant fleet in an effort to regain its U.S. merchant marine through construc­ former prominence in worldwide ship­ tion and operating subsidy programs which will enable the U.S. to achieve ping. competitive parity with foreign-flag The Convention adopted an "omni­ bus" merchant marine resolution which fleets. • Inclusitm of the Virgin Islands was passed at the recently-concluded AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department under the provisions of the Jones Act, Convention held late last month in which would create a new source of cargoes for the U.S. merchant fleet. Washington, D.C. The Convention also condemned Some of the major points of the "predatory and competition-destroying^ adopted resolution were: • Development of a national cargo intmsimis by Communist states* mer­ policy that will assure the U.S. fleet a chant fleets and called on Congress and "substantial share" of U.S. cargoes in the Federal Maritime Commission to act to combat the rate-cutting of "these all trade routes of the world. modem-day commerce raiders." • The end to the "effective control" The delegates to the four-day Con­ theory which allows major U.S. oil com- vention heard speeches from repre­ sentatives of the Administration, the Congress and the labor movement. AFL-CIO President George Meany, who was elected to his 11th term as federation president, delivered the key­ note address. New U.S. Leadership In his remarks, the.81-year-old labor leader blamed the policies of the Nixon and Ford Administrations for continu­ ing inflation and high unemployment and called for new national leadership. Meany told the delegates that the policies of the Administration have led to hfgh prices, high interest rates and millions of unemployed, and this has created the "worst economic crisis since the 1930's" in this country. And he added, no amount of "economic gobbledygook" from the White House can change that fact. Many Resolutions Passed A total of 133 resolutions were adopted at the Convention. Most of f IJ 1 A them reaffirmed AFL-CIO policies de­ signed to create full employment, im­ prove the standard of living of Ameri­ can workers, initiate new and badly needed programs for health care, safety, welfare, child care and social services and to protect workers from unemploy­ ment. Prior to the start of the Convention, SIU President Paul Hall was named to head a three-man committee which has been directed to investigate alleged fraud and harassment in the election battles between the United Farm Wori^ers and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters for the right to represent California farm woricers. I •I Also named to the conunittee, which was set up by the AFL-CIO Executive Council, were Joseph Keenan, secre­ tary of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, and Paul Jen­ nings, president of the International Union of Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers. tl I The foDowhig mraibem have had tiielr benefit payaMuts held op tiiey tidied to nt^^y comfirte htformation wli» tiiehr ciatnw. Unkni SOCIAL SECURITY Na 4S3-01-5916 089-14-d077 . 465-72-8223 081-90-8043 4S6-O2-1029 257-26-6950 079-03-5366 367-18-6252 437-76-5705 522-18-1454 343-16-7163 225-46-9411 PontiftiL^^ ^Mjdsoidtas»W. Pcnate,0. RngOjM. MdG^LP. Saaser,A. Wasson,D<B. $eneff,£.J. Soner,L«D. Morris, H.W. Franco, P. J. Rowland, R. L. 'V . ... I\. • Page? October, 1975 >; mm �type of acUon that led to the Meiehant Manne Act, brougt the 0.1 Cargo Terence Bill so close to passage and is now behind the Non-Natural Carriers Bill—the strong political action we can mount only with the money you donate to SPAD. Headquarters Netes BOSUNS RECERTIFICATION PROGRAM Including the 12 men who have graduated from the two-month Bosuns Recertification Program this month, a total of 296 Seafarers have successfully completed this important training and upgrading program. You know today's U.S. maritime industry is an extremely complex and changing one. And these changes are occurring not only in the technical ship­ board areas, but also on the legislative and governmental fronts m Washington which have an ever increasing effect on our jobs and job security. ^ Today's Seafarer must keep up on more than just the changing technical skill of his job aboard ship. He must also know the problems—legislative, economic and otherwise—that have an impact on the maritime industry as a whole, and what his Union is doing about these problems. The nearly 300 Seafarers who have completed this program have been given an oveniew of the U.S. maritime industry. They have seen where the industry stands today and what they, as professional Seafarers, can expect tomorrow. And as the chairmen of the ship's committee, these men have been passing on their newly gained knowledge to a wide cross-section of the SIU membership. The Bosuns' program has been a great success for both the Union and the membership. For more information on the Bosuns' program see pages 22-23 of this Seafarers Log. by SIU Vice President Frank Droiak Though the U.S. maritime industry has, in general, been experiencing the adverse effects of the current recession, we have been successful in securing a large number of new jobs for this membership. With the crewing of the 265,000 dwt tanker SS Massachusetts, the roll-on, roll-off of vessel SS Great Land, the 89,000 dwt tanker Golden Monarch as well as the projected crewing of the Massachusetts' sister supertanker SS New York in the next few months, the SIU gains important new jobs that will be filled by Union members, for the next 20 or 25 years it is predicted that these ships will operate. These new ships were all built under Title XI of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 which provides construction subsidies for building new U.S.-flag ships. The SIU fought long and hard to win the passage of this bill because we recognized that it would provide a solid foundation for rebuilding our nation's merchant marine. The new ships built with these subsidies are giving America one of the world's most modem, eflBcient intermodal liner fleets and a rejuvinated tanker fleet to replace the undersized and overaged tankers operating under the U.S. flag. And the SIU, as one of the prime supporters of the legislation, is now en­ joying some of the fmits of this building program. But these gains are now being threatened by two recent developments— the incursion of rate-cutting Soviet bloc carriers into our liner trade and a world-wide slump in the tanker market. No matter how efficient our liner fleet becomes, it can never compete with state-owned non-national carriers that can move cargo without regard for profit. Operated by nations interested in political gains and capturing inter­ national "hard" currency, these carriers undercut conference shipping rates and drive out legitimate competition. Only legislation, such as the Non-National Carriers Bill now being con­ sidered by CMigress can protect the U.S. liner fleet and Seafarers' jobs in that fleet To provide quick relief from the slumping international market for U.S. tankers, the SIU has been actively engaged in the AFL^CIO's successful battle with the White House over U.S. grain sales to Russia. As a result, a new grain freight rate has been worked out and many of the laid-up U.S. tankers will now carry one-third of all grain sold to Russia. Al­ ready, we havfr^n advised by our operators that 17 SIU ships will be taking on crews in the next few weeks and loading grain bound for Russia. A more permanent solution to the tanker problem lies in securing scmie type <rf cargo preference for U.S. flag ships. Unlike higher wages or better beneffis, cargo preference can only be won through vigorous political action—the same 'A' SENIORITY UPGRADING PROGRAM In addition to our graduating bosuns, we have had six SIU members grad­ uating from the SIU's 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program this month. This brings to 185 the number of Seafarers who have achieved a full book with the SIU since the program started in 1973. These men have not only received the rights and privileges of a full book member, they have taken on the important responsibility of filling the SIU's manpower void left by our older retiring members and those Brothers who pass away. An eligible member who wishes to attend the program biit has not yet applied should do so immediately. For more information about the Seniority Upgrading Program see pages 22-23 of this Seafarers Log. FIREFIGHTING In today's technically changing merchant marine the upgraded skills of a Seafarer must include flreflghting. To acquire this skill, a Seafarer need only participate in the two-day flre­ flghting course held at the Lundeberg School in Piney Point for the classroom instruction and at the jointly sponsored MSC-MARAD flreflghting school in Earle, N.J. Over 2,000 Seafarers have gotten their flreflghting certificates through this program, but there is still a long way to go before each and every SIU member possesses this important skill. Upcoming dates for the flreflghting course are: Oct. 17, 23 and 31; Nov. 14 and 20, and Dec. 5,12 and 19. Log Receives HPA Award Financial Committee at Work Marietta Homayonpour, editor of the Seafarers Log, accepts an International Labor Press Association award from the Association's secretary-treasurer John Bariy at the group's recent convention in San Francisco. The first place award for 'General Excellence' is the highest award the Log can receive. In their written comments on the awards, the judges pointed to some of the Log's highlights and concluded, "in all, effective communication." Early this month the latest elected SIU Financial Committee goes over the Union's financial transactions at Headquarters. The committee consisted of OI"- rear): William Reid; Juan Cruz; Chairman Frank Rodriguez; Walter "Red" Gustavson, Thomas J. Esposito; Major E. Reid, and Nicholas Damante. Pages ^ t / / < r t i ' i, / * / ii f J,.'? >• Seafarers Log ' •! 4 I iK.X f tiV..;is ' ' < ' ' , J .1 ^ . I '4 ,' / T"; v. • / . ,. ' ..-•••I.-' • . ' r:/ t' �«iaa^W^'j?^Sr-^----• Washington Activities ByB.Rocfccr Merchant Marine Authorization The House-Senate Conference Committee reached agreement Sept. 11 on differences between H.R. 3902 and S. 1542, to authorize maritime funds for Fiscal Year 1976. As the bill was reported, it authorizes $195 million for construction dif­ ferential subsidy and $315.9 milUon for operating differ-subsidy. It sets a $7 billion ceiling on Title XI guarantees. The conference report is expected to go back to both houses for a vote in the near future, but no date has been set. Third-Flag Bfll The House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee will begin hearings Oct. 23 on H.R. 7940, a bill to provide minimum ocean rates for cargo carried on third-flag ships. S. 868, the Senate version, was favorably reported out of the Senate Com­ merce Committee. The U.S. fleet needs the protection offered by such a law in order to survive in competition against Russian ships—^which are not required to show a profit —and other foreign ships which are heavily subsidized, directly and indirectly. 200 Mile Limit Bill Similar bills have been reported out of the Senate Commerce Committee and the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee. The bills would extend U.S. fishery management jurisdiction from the present 12 mile limit to 200 miles. The House version, H.R. 200, was referred to the House International Affairs Committee because of that committee's new oversight responsibility given in" last year's House reorganization. Maritime Strikes Senator Inouye will chair hearings in Honolulu on Oct. 15 on S. 1126, a bill to prevent shipping strikes which would interrupt commerce between the U.S. West Coast and Hawaii, Guam, American Samoa and the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands. War Risk Insurance On Sept. 9, the House of Representatives adopted H.R. 1073, a bill to extend war risk insurance for a three-year period under Title XII of the 1936 Merchant Marine Act. The Senate has not yet taken action on its version of the bill. SIU opposed coverage for foreign-flag ships under the Act. The Maritime Administration will initiate a new plan to carry out the war risk program. Applications will be examined on a ship-by-ship basis. It is estimated that approximately 75 percent of the so-called "effective U.S. controlled ships" will no longer be eligible for coverage. These are U.S.-owned, foreign-flag vessels, registered in Liberia and Panama. Jones Act Senator Johnston (D-La.) has introduced a bill to extend Jones Act cover­ age to the Virgin Islands for transportation of crude oil, residual fuel oil and refined petroleum products. S. 2422 was referred to the Senate Commerce Committee. Upgrades to Cook and Baker Railroad Bills The Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Surface Transportation and the House Interstate and Foreign Commerce Subcommittee on Transportation are holding hearings on various railroad bills. A section of the Senate bill, S. 2027, deals with funding for development of more efficient vessels for inland and coastal waterways. There is a provision in H.R. 9802 which would allow railroads to lower rates without ICC approval, and this would unfairly discriminate against water carriers. Hall Supports Delta Lines* Action SIU President Paul Hall recently protested the shipping restrictions imposed on Delta Steamship Lines by the Government of Guatemala in a letter to Frederick B. Dent, Special Representative for Trade Negotiations. Delta has filed a petition, under the Trade Act of 1974, asking for relief from discrimination by Guatemala in restricting imports to Guatemala's flag ships. President Hall stated, "The Seafarers International Union, which represents unlicensed seamen employed by Delta Steamship Lines, is concerned that allowing such discriminatory trade practices will worsen the already depressed maritime industry." Herb Brand, President of the Transportation Institute, testified before the Special Trade Negotiation Board in support of Delta Lines. Brand criticized the American government's handling of similar situations in the past and urged the Federal Board to take action against such discriminatory practices. Chairman Sullivan Speaks Out on UJS.-Flag Fleet Rep. Leonor K. Sullivan warned in an article in the Congressional Record, Sept. 10, that there is a dangerous imbalance of U.S.-flag ships compared with the modem, state-owned and operated Soviet bloc fleets. Mrs. Sullivan, chairman of the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee, said, "We have tried now for three years to enact a modest cargo preference quota on petroleum products so that 20-30 percent would be carried in U.S.flag bottoms. Despite our continued efforts, we have been blocked while the oil-producing nations are rapidly building their own tanker fleets Unless we wake up, there will be no energy product carriage in the U.S.-flag vessels. . . . Federal Maritime Commission Chairman Nominated On Sept. 19, President Ford nominated Karl Bakke to succeed Helen Delich Bentley as Federal Maritime Commissioner. Mrs. Bentley's term has expired, but she has continued to serve until a replacement could be named. Bakke, an attorney, has served in the government since 1960 in the Com­ merce Department, the United States Tariff Commission, and the Federal Reserve Board. The Senate must act on confirmation of Mr. Bakke for a term expiring June 30, 1980. The Federal Maritime Commission is the rate-setting agency for merchant shipping. J ' if iI 'I To Protect Your 11 Job Security in the Fight for Favorable Legislation Seafarers arc uifcd to contribute to SFAD. It is the way to have your yoke heard and to keep your union effective in the tight for legislation to protect the security of every Seafarer and his family. 5 Finish Lifeboat Course <!r^. "'<? iii»ii I Upgrader Terry Smith (right) displays his Cook and Baker graduation cake to HLSS Baker Bill Sidenstricker in the galley of the school in Piney Point. Md. October, 1975 Kneeling (far right) is Lifeboat Course Instructor Paul Allman with another graduating class of (standing I. to r.): Clyde Cummins; Jose Lopez, and Everett Delande. In the bottom row (I. to r.) are: Udjang Nurdjaja, and Amin Rajab. Pages *>1 �Tallying Committee Dues Vote Report Following is the full report of the six-man Tallying Committee elected at Union Headquarters on Sept. 29,1975 to report on the election held from Aug. 25 to Sept. 23, 1975 on a dues increase. The report will be read at all SlU ports during October. REPORT OF UNION TALLYING sent to the Ports by Headquarters, along with a break­ down of the ballots issued and unused ballots which were returned: COMMITTEE REFERENDUM ON CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT ON DUES INCREASE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA-ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT, AFL-CIO (Referendum Period August 25, 1975 through September 23,1975) We, the undersigned members of the Union Tallying Committee, were duly elected at a Special Meeting held in Headquarters-Port of New York on September 29, 1975. The election was held constitutionally under Article XXV and, accordingly, consists of six (6) members— two (2) from each of the Deck, Engine and Steward Departments. The following is our Report and recommendations. On September 29th, at 11:00 a.m., we met with Secretary-Treasurer Joe DiGiorgio. He gave to each Committee member a copy of our Union Constitution and su^ested that we read those sections dealing with the duties of a Tallying Committee. . The Committee proceeded to a room located at 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, New York, where we worked while in session. In compliance with Article XIII, Section 4(c) of our Constitution, we elected, from among ourselves, Frank Teti, Book No. T-93, to act as Chairman. We received from Headquarters' offices of the Union, all of the files relative to the conduct of the election. These files contained signed receipts for ballots issued as follows: PORT BALLQ1S ISSUED BOSTON 1- 100 . NEW YORK 101- 1600 PHILADELPHIA 1601- 1900 BALTIMORE 1901- 2700 NORFOLK 2701- 2900 JACKSONVILLE 2901- 3100 TAMPA 3101- 3300 HOUSTON 3301- 4300 PORT ARTHUR 4301- 4400 NEW ORLEANS 4401- 5800 MOBILE 5801- 6500 WILMINGTON 6501- 6700 SAN FRANCISCO 6701- 7400 SEATTLE 7401- 7900 ST. LOUIS 7901- 7950 DETROIT 7951- 8950 SAN JUAN 8951- 9350 YOKOHAMA 9351- 9450 ALPENA 9451- 9550 BUFFALO 9551- 9750 (CHICAGO 9751- 9950 CLEVELAND 9951-10150 DULUTH 10151-10350 FRANKFORT 10351-10550 TOLEDO 10551-10750 PINEY POINT 10751-10850 HEADQUARTERS (ABSENTEE) 10851-10875 TOTAL 100 1,500 300 800 200 200 200 1,000 100 1,400 700 200 700 500 50 1,000 400 100 100 200 200 200 200 200 200 100 PORT 1. BOSTON 2. NEW YORK 3. PHILA­ DELPHIA 4. BALTIMORE 5. NORFOLK 6. JACKSON­ VILLE 7. TAMPA 8. HOUSTON 9. PORT ARTHUR 10. NEW ORLEANS 11. MOBILE 12. WILMING­ TON 13. SAN FRANCISCO 14. SEATTLE 15. ST. LOUIS 16. DETROIT 17. SAN JUAN 18. YOKO­ HAMA 19. ALPENA 20. BUFFALO 21. CHICAGO 22. CLEVELAND 23. DULUTH 24. FRANK­ FORT 25. TOLEDO 26. PINEY POINT HQS. (Ab­ sentee) BALLOTS RECEIVED FROM HEADQUARTERS 1- 100 101- 1600 BALLOTS TOTAL UNUSED BALAND LOTS RETURNED ISSUED 41- 100 40 635- 1600 534 1601- 1900 1901- 2700 2701- 2900 1675- 1900 2060- 2700 2821- 2900 74 159 120 2901-3100 3101- 3300 3301- 4300 3029- 3100 3147- 3300 3644- 4300 128 46 343 4301- 4400 4302- 4400 1 4401- 5800 5801- 6500 4643- 5800 6007- 6500 242 206 6501- 6700 6598- 6700 97 6701- 7400 7401- 7900 7901- 7950 7951- 8950 8951- 9350 7009- 7400 7671- 7900 7906- 7950 8104- 8950 9014- 9350 308 270 5 153 63 9351- 9450 9451- 9550 9551- 9750 9751- 9950 9375- 9450 9494- 9550 9567- 9750 9789- 9950 24 43 16 38 9951-10150 10082-10150 10151-10350 10343-10350 131 192 10351-10550 10385-10550 10551-10750 10565-10750 34 14 10751-10850 10823-10850 72 10851-10875 10852-10875 1 3,354 Based on the foregoing, we have accounted for all the ballots printed. Your Committee has examined or handled correspon­ dence as follows: "August 15, 1975 Mr. Herbert Bacher, Executive Vice President Sterling National Bank & Trust Company of New York I41() Broadway New York, New York 10018 RE: Depository for Ballots SWNA-AGLIWD Constitutional Amendment Referendum, 8/25/75 thru 9/23/75 Dear Mr. Bacher: the Constitutional Committee's Report which was ap­ proved by the membership at meetings held in all Ports in August, I have designated the Sterling National Bank & Trust Company of New York as depository for ballots in a mail referendum to be conducted from August 25, .1975 through September 23, 1975. The balloting procedure outlined in the Union's Con­ stitution will be followed. A copy of our Constitution is enclosed herewith. It will be the function of the depository to accept all envelopes delivered or mailed in, to safeguard them in the bank, and to surrender them only to the duly authorized Union Tallying Committee, in accordance with Article XXV of the Union's Constitution, which will be on or about September 29, 1975. Proof of authorization shall be a certification by the writer. The Union Tallying Com­ mittee shall be authorized to sign a receipt for these en­ velopes. The depository shall be requested to certify that all of these envelopes were properly safeguarded, were surrendered only to the Union Tallying Committee, and that no one other than the appropriate bank personnel has had access to these envelopes. Thanking you for your cooperation, we remain. Very truly yours, SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA-AGLIWD JDG.mp s/ Enc. (Constitution) Joe DiGiorgio Secretary-Treasurer" "August 15, 1975 Mr. Herbert Bacher, Executive Vice President Sterling National Bank & Trust Company of New York 1410 Broadway l^ew York, New York 10018 RE: Balloting Procedure SWNA-AGLIWD Constitutional Amendment Referendum August 25,1975 through September 23,1975 Dear Mr. Bacher: Listed below )are the Ports from which balloting envelopes (samples of which are enclosed herewith) will be mailed to your office: "Alpena, Michigan Brooklyn, New York Baltimore, Maryland Norfolk, Virginia Boston, Massachusetts Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Buffalo, New York Piney Point, Maryland Chicago, Illinois Port Arthur, Texas Cleveland, Ohio Santurce, Puerto Rico River Rouge, Michigan San Francisco, California Duluth, Minnesota Seattle, Washington Frankfort, Michigan St. Louis, Missouri Houston, Texas Tampa, Florida Jacksonville, Florida Toledo, Ohio Mobile, Alabama Wilmington, California New Orleans, Louisiana Yokohama, Japan It is requested that you telephone the Union office each In accordance with the recommendation contained in 25 In addition to the foregoing, your Committee examined correspondence indicating that an absentee ballot was issued to the following member, who was eligible to vote such absentee ballot by reason of being aboard A vessel not scheduled to be at a Port where a ballot could be secured during the voting period: NAME BOOK NO. BALLOT ISSUED RoyM. Ayers A-127 10851 We have seen a bill from the printer indicating that 15,000 ballots, numbered one through 15,000 had been printed for this referendum. . Your Committee has checked all of the unused ballots on hand at Headquarters which were not issued. The stubs on these unused ballots are numbered 10876 through 15000. Your Committee checked the numbers on the stubs of the used ballots received from the various Ports. We also checked the numbers on the stubs of the unused ballots which were returned by the various Ports and found that all stubs, both used and unused, coincided with the num­ ber of ballots printed. The following is a breakdown of the ballots that were Page 10 Recortified Bosun Frank Teti (2nd right) early this month at Headquarters heads the Tallying Committee elected Sept. 29 to count the ballots cast on the dues Increase resolution vote. Other members of the com­ mittee are (I. to r.): J. Sweeney, deck, department: A. Scaturro and J. C. Anderson, both steward depart­ ment and William Koflowltch and Roman V. Harper of the engine department. Seafarers Log �"September 29, 1975 Continued from Page 10 day to report the number of envelopes received that day. For this purpose, telephone 499-6600 and give the in­ formation to Mildred Piatt. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact me. Mr. Herbert Bacher, Executive Vice President Sterling National Bank & Trust Company 1410 Broadway New York, New York 10018 Dear Mr. Bacher: Very truly yours, JDG:mp Enc. s/ Joe DiGiorgio Secretary-Treasurer" "STERLING NATIONAL BANK & TRUST COMPANY OF NEW YORK The undersigned members of the Union Tallying Com­ mittee, acting under and pursuant to the Report of the Constitutional Committee, acknowledge receipt of en­ velopes mailed to you and delivered this day to us rela­ tive to the referendum on 1975 Constitutional Amend­ ment. Very truly yours, UNION TALLYING COMMITTEE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA-AGLIWD August 19, 1975 Mr. Joe DiGiorgio Secretary-Treasurer Seafarers International Union of North America 675 Fourth Avenue Brooklyn, New York 11232 Re: Depository for Ballots— SIUNA-AGLIWD Constitutional Amendment Referendum—8/25/75 thru 9/23/75 • s/ s/ s/ s/ s/ s/ Frank Teti, T-93-Chairman John Sweeney, S-1147 William Kofiowitch, K-467 Roman Harper, H-189 Anthony Scaturro, S-78 Jasper Anderson, A-361" "September 29, 1975 Dear Mr. DiGiorgio: We are in receipt of your letter of August 15, 1975 designating Sterling National Bank & Trust Company of New York (herein referred to as "Bank") as depository for ballots in connection with the above-captioned refer­ endum. I understand that the voting period will be from August 25, 1975 to September 23, 1975. I am happy to inform you that the Bank agrees to act as depository to accept all envelopes delivered or rnailed in, to safeguard them in the Bank, and to surrender them only to a duly authorized tallying committee upon the following terms and-conditions: The Bank's services as a depository are wholly gratuit­ ous and for the sole benefit of the Union. The Bank shall incur no liability.in respect to any action taken or suffered by it in reliance upon any notice, direction, instruction, or other paper or document believed by it to be genuine and duly authorized nor for anything except its own wil­ ful misconduct or gross negligence. In all questions aris­ ing with respect to the Bank's services or function as a depository the Bank may "rely on the advice of counsel and for anything done or omitted in good faith by the Bank based on such advice the Bank shall not be liable to any one. The Bank shall not be required to take action involving any expense unless the payment of such ex­ pense shall be made or provided for in a manner satis­ factory to it. Kindly indicate your agreement to the terms hereof by affixing your authorized signature where indicated on the enclosed copy and returning it to me at the address indi­ cated above. Very truly yours, s/ HDG/deb Mr. Herbert Bacher, Executive Vice President Sterling National Bank & Trust Company 1410 Broadway New York, New York 10018 Dear Mr. Bacher: As Secretary-Treasurer of the Seafarers International Union of North America-Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and In­ land Waters District, AFL-CIO, in charge of the Minutes thereof, I hereby certify that in accordance with the Con­ stitution of this Union, the membership has duly elected the following to constitute the Union Tallying Commit­ tee for the mail ballot referendum referred to in our let­ ter of August 15, 1975. Frank Teti, T-93 (Deck Dept.") William Kofiowitch, K-467 (Engine Dept.) Anthony Scaturro, S-78 (Steward Dept.) John Sweieney, S-1147 (Deck Dept.) Roman Harper, H-189 (Engine Dept.) Jasper Anderson, A-361 (Steward Dept.) As constitutionally provided: "The Committee but not less than a quorum thereof, shall have the sole right and duty to obtain all mailed ballots and all other mailed elec­ tion material from the depo.sitory . . ." Accordingly, a majority of four (4) or more of the aforementioned may accept delivery of, and sign a receipt for, all of the en­ velopes which have been mailed to you in the course of said referendum. It is hereby requested that you certify that all of the envelopes received by you have been properly safe­ guarded in your vault; that you have surrendered them to the said Union Tallying Committee, and that no one other than appropriate bank personnel has had access to the said envelopes. Herbert D. Bacher Very truly yours, AGREED AND ACCEPTED SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA-AGLIWD s/ J. DiGiorgio Secretary-Treasu rer" "STERLING NATIONAL BANK & TRUST COMPANY OF NEW YORK Date: "September 29, 1975 "August 22, 1975 Mr. Herbert Bacher, Executive Vice President Sterling National Bank & Trust Company 1410 Broadway at 39th Street New York, New York 10018 Re: Depository for Ballots SIUNA-AGLIWD Constitutional Amendment Referendum August 25, 1975 through September 23, 1975 Dear Mr. Bacher: As requested, I am returning to you herewith a copy of your letter to me dated August 19, 1975, to which I have affixed my signature.^ Very truly yours, Seafarers International Union of North America 675 Fourth Avenue Brooklyn, New York 11232 Gentlemen: This is to certify that all of the envelopes received by this institution addressed to: Mr. Herbert Bacher, Executive Vice President Sterling National Bank & Trust Company 1410 Broadway New York, New York 10018 in the name of the Seafarers International Union of North America-Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, have been properly safeguarded in our vault. We have today surrendered the above mentioned en­ velopes to the Union Tallying Committee. No one other than appropriate personnel has had access to the said en­ velopes contained in our vault. SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA-AGLIWD JDG:mp Enc. s/ J. DiGiorgio Secre tary-Treasu rer" Very truly yours, WITNESS s/ William Sharkey' s/ Daphne Tai for Herbert D. Bacher PORT DISCREPANCIES ALPENA On September 5, 1975, the Port of Alpena issued bal­ lots numbered 9466 through 9476. The roster sheet indi­ cates a voting date of September 4, 1975; the roster sheet also bears a note signed by the Port Agent that the date should have been September 5, 1975. Your Committee has noted this error, which in no way effects the results of the election. Your Committee has also noted that the yellow "BANK COPY" of the roster sheets indicating ballots issued on September 5 and September 6, 1975 were erroneously sent to Headquarters instead of to the bank depository. On September 22, 1975, the Port of Alpena issued a challenged ballot No. 9488 to William Newhouse, Book No. N-368, due to a question regarding his dues standing. In checking Union records, your Committee found that Brother Newhouse was in good standing and his ballot was counted as a valid ballot cast. On September 16, 1975, the Port of Alpena advised Headquarters that ballot No. 9484 had been voided. The individual to whom it was issued had marked the ballot at the same time the Port Agent noted that he was not a ful' book member and not eligible to vote in this referen­ dum. The void ballot was forwarded to the Bank de­ pository with the roster for that date. This discrepancy in no way effects the results of the election. PORT ARTHUR On September 16, 1975, the Port of Port Arthur issued ballot No. 4301 to George B. McCurley, Book No. M-767. Your Committee has seen a letter from the Agent in Port Arthur stating that the stub of ballot No. 4301 was- inadvertently mailed to the Secretary-Treasurer. We have also seen the original roster sheet dated September 16, 1975 to which the ballot stub was attached. This error in no way effects the results of the election. i!' 1 SAN FRANCISCO On the roster sheet dated August 25, 1975 for the Port of San Francisco, your Committee noted a notation by the Port Agent that ballot No. 6751 was voided because the member marked it in public. We also noted, how­ ever, that the member in question was then issued ballot No. 6752. In view of the importance of maintaining the secrecy of the ballot, your Committee is of the opinion that the Port Agent took the proper action. We have also seen ballots numbered 6896, 6897, 6898 and 6899 which were voided because the numbers were not clearly imprinted. In each instance, the second digit was indecipherable. These ballots were not issued and do not affect the resulft of the referendum. k -i ...V ST. LOUIS On September 8, 1975, the Port of St. Louis issued bal­ lot No. 7902 to Stuart H. Smith, Jr., Book No. S-1504. According to the roster sheet, this is the only ballot issued in the Port of St. Louis on that date. In checking the "Roster and Stubs" envelope sent to the depository for that date, your Committee found that the envelope con­ tained only the roster sheet; it did not contain the stub for ballot No. 7902. In tallying the ballots, we found that the stub had not been detached from the ballot and that both the stub and the ballot were mailed by the member to the bank depository. Your Committee, in its discretion, counted ballot No. 7902 as a valid ballot cast. In the course of tallying the ballots, the Committee Chairman recommended and the members agreed, that the-challenged ballots be set aside, unopened, until the tally was completed. Further, that such challenged ballots not be counted unless such count would influence the re­ sults of the election. The following is your Committee's tally of the ballots. Three thousand three hundred and fifty-four (3,354) ballots were issued. Of that number, three thousand three hundred and twelve (3,312) were cast and received by the bank depository. The breakdown is as follows: AMENDMENT ARTICLE V, SECTION 1. All members' dues shall consist of: (a) dues in effect on July 1, 1975, which shall be paid quarterly on a calendar year basis, no later than the first business day of each quarter, except as herein otherwise provided, and; (b) the sum of $50.00 for each ninety days worked in twelve Consecutive months for contracted employers and for days worked subsequent to such first ninety days in such twelve consecutive months, which are less than ninety, a proportionate sum of such $50.00 which shall be equal to the percentage which such worked days bears to ninety days. Dues payable under this subsection (b) shall be payable on the day that the member receives payment for his earned compensatory credit on account of having worked such days, anything to the contrary herein notwithstanding, and shall become effective as to members in the manner designated and determined by majority vote of the membership by secret ballot. When •j I s' Continued on Page 12 October, 1975 Page 11 M' �(b) Employee (c) Other (Specify) (d) Total Contributions ANNUAL REPORT For the fiscal year ended March 31,1975 $13,394,862.76 2. Dividends and Experience Rating Refunds from Insurance Companies SEAFARERS PENSION FUND (Name of Welfare Fund) 3. Receipts from Investments: (a) Interest (b) Dividends (c) Rents (d) Other (Specify) (e) Total Receipts from Investments 275 20th Street, Brooklyn, New York 11215 (Address of Fund) ANNUAL REPORT OF THE SEAFARERS PENSION FUND 1. Cash: (a) On interest $ 2,700,700.66 (b) Not on interest 629,828.24 (c) In office $ 3,330,528.90 2. Bonds: (a) Government obligations $ 1,135,215.75 (b) Other obligations 62,998,576.37 64,133,792.12 3. Stocks: (a) Preferred $ 1,520,877.38 (b) Common 32,480,912.44 34,001,789.82 Mortgage loans on real estate 4. 159,421.55 5. Real estate, less $ encumbrances and less $ ;... allowance for depreciation 6. Interest and.other investment income due and accrued 1,410,234.97 Other assets (List each separately): 7. Mortgage investment trust 999,732.43 8. Contributions receivable and prepaid expenses 2,171,035.69 9. Group,advance deposit contract—Phoenix Mutual 4,000,000.00 10. Total Assets '. $110,206,605.48 LlABILmES 11. Outstanding benefit claims not covered by insurance carriers .. 12. Other amounts set aside for payment of benefits 13. Premiums and annuity considerations due to insurance carriers for member benefits ~. 14. General expenses due or accrued 52,863.02 Other liabilities (List each separately): 15. Due to other Plans 41,719.66 16. 17. 18. Total Liabilities 94,582.68 19. Balance of Fund 110,112,022.80 20. Total $110,206,605.48 PART rv—SECTION ^ STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS SEAFARERS PENSION PLAN (Name of Plan) For year beginning April 1, 1974 and ending March 31, 1975 5. Other Receipts: (a) Loans (Money borrowed) $ (b) Other (Specify) Taxes withheld, mortgage repayments, accrued interest paid on bonds (c) Total Other Receipts Total Receipts 6. Item 1. Contributions: (Exclude amounts entered in Item 2) (a) Employer (Schedule 1) $13,394,862.76 71,765,514.15 354,754.90 354,754.90 $91,592,282.43 CASH DISBURSEMENTS 7. Insurance and Annuity Premiums Paid to Insurance Carriers and Payments to Service Organizations (Including Prepaid Medi­ cal Plans) $ 8. Benefits Provided Directly by the Trust or Separately Maintained Fund 6,579,542.20 9. Payments to an Organization Maintained by the Plan for the Purpose of Providing Benefits to Participants (Attach latest operating statements of the Organization showing detail of administrative expenses, supplies, fees, etc.) 10. Payments or Contract Fees Paid to Independent Organizations or Individuals Providing Plan Benefits (Clinics, hospitals, doctors, etc.) 11. Administrative Expenses: (a) Salaries (Schedule 3) $ 208,953.69 (b) Allowances, expenses, etc. (Schedule 3) .. 8,728.81 (c) Taxes 16,163.63 (d) Fees and commissions (Schedule 4) 117,779.58 (e) Rent 32,946.51 (f) Insurance premiums 26,513.02 (g) Fidelity bond premiums •. (h) Other administrative expenses (Specify).. 285,108.90 Tabulating, employee benefit, office v (i) Total Administrative Expenses 696,194.14 12. Purchase of Assets: (a) Investments: (Other than real estate) (1) Purchased from parties-in-interest ... $ (2) Purchased from others 83,530,708.20 (b) Real Estate: (1) Purchased from parties-in-interest ... (2) Purchased from others (c) Total Purchase of Assets 83,530,708.20 13. Loans (Money loaned) 14. Other Disbursements: (Specify) (a) Withholding tax paid, interest paid on bond purchased CASH RECEIPTS 6,077,150.62 4. Receipts from Sale of Assets: (a) Sales to parties-in-interest $ (b) Sales to others 71,765,514.15 (c) Total Receipts from Sale of Assets (Schedule 2) .... ASSETS (FaeNo.WF-158707) 5 5,202,165.26 874,985.36 $ (b) Group advance deposit contract (c) Total Other Disbursements 15. Total Disbursements 391,541.53 4,000,000.00 4,391,541.53 $95,197,986.07 Tallying Committee Report Continued from Page 11 so determined by the membership, members in the em­ ploy of the Union, its subsidiaries and its affiliates, or in any employment at the Union's direction as provided for in Article XII, Section 1(a) and (c) shall pay in addition to that provided for in paragraph (a) immediately above, the sum of Fifty ($50.00) Dollars quarterly on a calen­ dar year basis, no later than the first business day of each quarter, while so employed. (c) Changes of the above dues shall only be by Con­ stitutional amendment. YES NO VOID CHALLENGED (UNCOUNTED) TOTAL: 3,016 288 5 3 3,312 At all time while your Committee was in session, there Page 12 was no question that a quorum of the Committee was present, and that your Committee fulfilled its duties con­ stitutionally. s/ FRANK TETI, T-93 Frank Teti, T-93 (Deck) Chairman Your Tallying Committee hereby certifies that the above Amendment contained in the ballot was voted upon affirmatively by more than a two-thirds majority of the members of the Seafarers International Union of North America-AGLIWD who voted. We wish to ex­ press our thanks to the Secretary-Treasurer's office and sttiff for their cooperation. s/ JOHN SWEENEY, S-1147 John Sweeney, S-1147 (Deck) s/ WILLIAM KOFLOWITCH, K-467 William Koflowitch, K-467 (Engine) s/ ROMAN HARPER, H-189 Roman Harper, H-189 (Engine) s/ ANTHONY SCATURRO; S-78 Anthony Scaturro, S-78 (Steward) s/ JASPER C. ANDERSON, A-361 Jasper C. Anderson, A-361 (Steward) Fraternally submitted, UNION TALLYING COMMITTEE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA-ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT Dated: October 2, 1975 Seafarers Log �The Committee Page Charleston Committee Recertified Bosun Jan Beye (right) ship's chairman of the C4 SS Charleston (Sea-Land) which is on a coastwise run, poses for photo during payoff on Sept. 29 in the port of New York with his Ship's Committee of (I. to r.): Gleason Weaver, engine delegate: Ray O'Dowd, deck delegate and Julie Figuera, steward delegate. Stonewall Jackson Committee Portland Committee Recertified Bosun Perry Greenwood (2nd right) ship's chairman of the SS Portland (Sea-Land) on the Alaskan run gets together at a payoff in the port of Seattle late last month with Saloon Messman Gary Mitchell and the Ship's Committee of (i. to r.) AB Walter Rogers, deck delegate; Chief Steward William Benish, secretary-reporter; Chief Electrician Bert Reamey, educa­ tional director and Jacob Arshom, steward delegate. Crouching (center) is Seattle Port Agent Harvey Mesford. Sea-Land Trade Committee • i'''' . . '..r .n' :. Recertified Bosun Carl Lineberry (left) ship's chairman of the LASH SS Stone­ wall Jackson (Waterman) at a payoff in the port of Brooklyn, N.Y. at Pier 7 on Sept. 23. With him are SiU Patrolman Teddy Babkowski (center) and other members of the Ship's Committee of (i. to r.): QMED Anthony Garza, engine delegate; AB Robert Burns, deck delegate; Chief Steward Leoncio Calderon, secretary-reporter, and Cook and Baker Herbert Nixon, steward delegate. The ship is on the coastwise run to the port of New Orleans, then to the Med and the Mideast. Seattle Port Agent Harvey Mesford (seated right) signs dues receipt for Oiler John Maddin (seated left) engine delegate at a payoff in Seattle late last month aboard the containership, the Sea-Land Trade. Other members of the Ship's Committee are standing (r. to I.): Recertified Bosun Verner Pouisen, ship's chairman; AB Roger Pinkham, deck delegate, and Chief Electrician Steve Senteney, educational director. The vessel is on the Far East run. Seattle Committee Great Land Committee At a payoff in the port of New York on Sept. 26, Recertified Bosun Angelo Antoniou (center) ship's chairman of the C4 SS Seattle (Sea-Land) takes time out to pose with the Ship's Committee of (i. to r.): Chief Steward C. Scott, secretary-reporter; Abraham Carmoega, steward delegate; AB John Kelly, deck delegate and Jack Munsie, engine delegate. The vessel is on the coast­ wise run. Recertified Bosun William Cofone (2nd right) ship's chairman of the SlU's newly contracted roll-on roll-off ship SS Great Land (Inter. Ocean) with the Ship's Committee of (I. to r.): AB Bertil Hager, -deck delegate; Chief Steward Clyde Gibson, secretary-reporter; QMED Ben Freeman, engine delegate, and Utilityman Joe Miller, steward delegate. At far right is Seattle Port Agent Harvey Mesford at the payoff in Seattle late last month on Pier 37. October, 1975 •11 Page 13 'i I �Skydlver Billy Mitchell Sails The Seas and Soars on the Clouds lATSEA SS Mount Vernon Victory The tanker SS Mount Vernon Victory (Mt. Vernon Tankers) embarked from the Persian Gulf with 50,000 tons of crude destined for the Gulf of Mexico. SS Oakland President Gerald R. Ford, in response to a marine telegram which read: "We, the SIU crewmembers aboard the SS Oakland wish to thank you for your . prompt and righteous action in the speedy recovery of our brothers aboard the SS Mayaguez," wrote from the White House: "Dear Crewmen: This is the first opportunity I have had to thank you for your message concerning the SS Mayaguez. I understand the special concern which each of you hold for this serious incident. We are, of course, all grateful that the vessel and its entire crew were rescued, and we can talce pride in our military men whose valor and sacrifice made this mission a success. By their actions, America has demonstrated its resolve to protect its shipping against such hostile and illegal acts wherever they may occur. "I deeply appreciate your taking the time to let me know of your support." SS Delta Mar After colliding recently with the empty 24,424-ton Liberian tanker SS Alkes, the LASH SS Delta Mar (Delta Line) suffered "extensive damage" entailing a port side gash as the 32,306-ton containership maneuvered in a thunderstorm 90 miles south of the port of Galveston. Three Seafarers were shaken up in the crash after the ship left a New Orleans payoff. The tanker afire had a hole in her starboard side. Hurt were Wiper C. Salcedo and QMED Mortimer Mprris who spent a day in St. Mary's Hospital, Galveston for a checkup for scrapes and abrasions. The Delta Mar crew, headed for Houston and South America, stayed on the vessel for more than a month as she underwent repairs and underwater inspection by divers in a Galveston drydock. The 690-foot tanker had unloaded a cargo of crude in Texas City, Tex. She made it into Galveston under her own power while 10 of her crew had quenched the onboard blaze. The rest of the crew took to their lifeboats. The Alkes then headed for the Dutch island of Aruba in the Caribbean. When Seafarer Billy Mitchell turned 50 in 1970, he kept a promise he had made to his wife Beth years before and gave up motorcycle racing. Looking for another, less dangerous hobby to fill his new-found free time. Brother Mitchell decided to take a sky­ diving lesson at an airport near his home in Punta Gorda, Fla. Though scared when he finally found himself staring out of a small plane at the Florida countryside 2,000 feet be­ low him, Mitchell found that first jump exhilarating. And now, five years and over 200 jumps later, the 54-year-old recertified bosun is still leaping out of planes and perfecting his free-fall tech­ niques. Seafarer Mitchell admits that there is an element of danger in jumping out of planes at art average of 5,000 feet, but he stresses that it is really a safe sport "if you don't lose your head when some­ thing goes wrong." It was only his 13th jump when Brother Mitchell had his first "mal­ function"— his main parachute came out when he pulled the ripcord but it didn't open. With the "streamered" chute flapping above him and the ground coming up fast below him, Mitchell realized he would have to get free of the malfunctioning main chute SS Overseas Ulla Leaving the port of Alexandria, Egypt recently was the tanker SS Overseas Ulla ('Maritime Overseas) carrying a 38,000-ton cargo of crude destined either for delivery to a port in the Gulf or the Caribbean. SS Del Rio Both the C-3s SS Del Rio and the SS Del Sol (Delta Line) wiere honored recently in New York for outstanding safety achievements by receiving award plaques for operating 1,005 days and 811 days respectively without a lost-time accident on the run to Africa. The awards were presented jointly by the National Safety Council and the American Institute of Merchant Shipping. SS Delta Paraguay Recently the SS Delta Paraguay (Delta Line) carried 600 metric tons of grain to Kingston, Jamaica from Pensacola, Fla. On the same run in the middle of November, the SS Delta Brasil (Delta Line) will carry 2,000 metric tons of grain. SS Delta Norte The LASH containership, the SS Delta Norte (Delta Line) inaugurated a port of call run at Tampa on Aug; 1. SS Fort Hoskins The tanker SS Fort Hoskins (Inter Ocean) carried 26,000-tons of crude on Aug. 8 to the port of Jacksonville from Puerto Rico. Recertified Bosun Billy Mitchell, pho­ tographed in 1970 by his wife Beth, floats through the clouds during one of his first jumps. Veteran skydiver Mitchell, with over 200 jumps under his belt, poses in his full jumping gear. before pulling the ripcord on his re­ serve or both would tangle hopelessly. Cutting the main chute away while falling faster and faster, Mitchell pulled the ripcord on his reserve chute only a thousand feet from the ground and watched with relief as it billowed open. Blaming the chute malfunction on his own carelessness. Brother Mitchell just promised himself that he would pay more attention to his instructors and kept jumping. Sailing steadily with the SIU since 1944, Seafarer Mitchell found that he could practice his skydiving at jump zones all over the world and now often brings his jumping gear aboard when he ships out. He even brought his chutes with him when going through the recertification program last March. Now, with over 200 jumps under his belt, skydiving enthusiast Mitchell, though older than most other active sky jumpers in this country, has been care­ ful not to make any promises to his wife about giving up this new pastime. SS Overseas Joyce Carrying 49,000-tons of Persian Gulf crude on Aug. 9 to the Mexican Gulf port of Houston was the tanker SS Overseas Joyce (Maritime Overseas). SS Bradford Island The tanker SS Bradford Island (Steuart Tankers) carried 28,750 metric tons of bulk wheat from Aug. 3-10 to the Egyptian ports of Alexandria and Port Said from a North Atlantic port. SS Eagle Traveler The tanker SS Eagle Traveler (Sea Transport) carried 33,000-tons of crude from the Mediterranean to an Atlantic or Gulf of Mexico port recently. SS Mayaguez The U.S. Department of Commerce has awarded the U.S. Merchant Marine Meritorious Service Medal to the master of the famed containership, the SS Mayaguez (Sea-Land) Capt. Charles T. Miller. The ship was recovered by U.S. forces after she was captured by Cambodian troops in May. P^ge 14 i-'.J'.'lt . * ' .r > J, V h ii f, ff ' } " .^enty-one cents of every dollar spent in shipping bit Ainericaii*ftag v(^^ pf^ips in fhisi country, mak very suhstahtial contribiitiAn to the national ll^ance of payments and to the nation's economy. ^ Use U.S.rflag ships.) It^ good f^ iharitime indusliy^ tlw: •%hipi!^f^3 Seafarers Log �Steamboat Race Churns the Mfssfss/ppi Again ASHORE Governors Island^ N.Y. Living up to its motto "Semper Paratus"—Always Ready, the U.S. Coast Guard here celebrated its 185th birthday last month as the command's 2,500 personnel continued to carry out their mission in search and rescue patrols, harbor safety and law enforcement on the high seas. Besides issuing licenses to mariners, the Coast Guard here inspects ships and waterfront facilities, supervises loading and offloading of dangerous cargo, probes maritime accidents, checks oil pollution, combats pierside fires, main­ tains navigational aids, plots icebergs, controls smuggling and supervises fisher­ men. In 1977, the Coast Guard will complete a Vessel Traffic System in N.Y. Harbor. The system will use voice radio communication, closed circuit tele­ vision and radar to monitor vessel movement in order to reduce the chance of a collision. N.Y. Harbor The SlU-contracted steamboat Delta great Mississippi as she races the Muster, Green Line Steamers, Inc.) It was a scene right out of 19th century history: thousands' of people jammed along the banks of the Missis­ sippi River drinking beer and fanning themselves to cool off and chase away the flies, and hundreds more riding as passengers on two vessels sitting idle in the middle of the river. The occasion: a steamboat race between the 49-year old Delta Queen and a newer and smal­ ler vessel, the Natchez IX. The race was held earlier this sum­ mer most appropriately in New Orleans, the first such steamboat race in that city in over a hundred years. The last one held in New Orleans took place in 1870 between the Robert E. Lee and the Natchez VI, with the former outdis­ tancing the latter from New Orleans upriver to St. Louis. The Delta Queen, an SlU-contracted vessel, is an overnight passenger ship which plies the Mississippi and its tribu­ taries. The Natchez IX makes short exf. ^ Pertmials James Earl Cline Please contact Lloyd Cline as soon as possible at Rt. 4, Russelville, Ark. William Guems'ey Hazel Kelly's daughter, Colleen Barba, requests that you contact her as soon as possible at (601) 437-4703. Robert Geddings Margie Geddings requests that you contact her as soon as possible at 2707 Lepage St., New Orleans, La., or call her at 827-1701. John Gerald O'Hare Your sister Frances O'Hare requests that you contact her at 18 Inman St., Cambridge, Mass. 02139. Marion McClure, Jr. Dorothy McClure asks that you con­ tact her as soon as possible at 4006 Columbus Rd., Villa West Apartments 109A, Macon, Ga. 31204. October, 1975 Queen (left) heads downstream on the steamboat Natchez IX. (Photo by Bill cursion trips on the river out of New Orleans. Both vessels have the same horsepower, but the Queen weighs 1,650 tons to 1,385 for the Natchez. Pair of Antlers With a fanfare and interest worthy of anything P. T. Barnum could conjure up, prior to the race both captains, Ernest Wagner of the Queen and Clark Hawley of the Natchez, stepped before the television cameras for a weighing-in ceremony. Capt. Wagner, despite his boat's disadvantage, vowed to win the race and bring back the coveted trophy —by steamboat tradition a pair of ant­ lers. Capt. Hawley had some different thoughts about that. "I got the frame all set up for those antlers," he said. And, the pilot of the Natchez, Samuel J. Cetanni, made an oath to quit if his boat did not win by a mile! The prerace ceremony ended with an argument over which captain was the better cal­ liope player. As with many things in the South, the race was .conducted at a very leisurely pace: spectators straggled into the area for watching the race at various times as if they knew that it would be two hours late in starting (which it was). Those in attendance ranged from every college student in the area to many dressed in business suits. It was 3:30 when the race finally started, the course running downstream from Audubon Park to Jackson Square, a distance of approximately five miles (or possibly six). And the winner was, just as Capt. Hawley and his pilot Centanni had predicted, the Natchez IX. But the final outcome failed to settle anything, at least as far as some ob­ servers were concerned. After the race, many spectators gath­ ered in local watering holes to discuss the day's events. One person swore that the Natchez had gotten a 50-yard head start. Another claimed that she stopped dead in the water a mile before she reached the finish line. Of course, the speculation might have been brought on by a little too much gin consumed to help stay cool. As the debates and arguments raged on into the night, there was talk of a rematch next summer. Two unique wire drag ships, the SS Rude and the SS Heck of the U.S. Com­ merce Department's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration began an underwater search here on Sept. 1 for nine sunken hulks in the Ambrose Channel. They're considered dangerous if in less than 65 feet of water. The ships built especially to locate navigational hazards (rocks included) will continue the search off Rockaway Beach, Queens, N.Y. and Sea Girt, N.J. until mid-November. When found, the wrecks' positions will be published in the Notice to Mariners. In hunting for the sunken hulks, which range from a motor vessel and a ferryboat to fishing smacks, tugs and barges, the drag ships sail parallel to one another—sometimes as much as two miles apart. They drag a 14 inch steel wire neath the waves to 100 feet from buoys until it catches on an obstruction. When the wire becomes taut it makes the buoys form a V. From this, location and depth of the hulk is determined. If required, divers examine the find. Kingston^ Jamaica Sea-Land Service will start a new, direct, weekly run between the U.S. East Coast and here. Washington^ D.C. The National Labor Relations Board has ruled that no matter what punish­ ment a ship's master may mete out to a crewmember—and he can still have him in irons and placed on a bread and water diet, as in the old days— the offender is entitled to have a union representative present when he is disciplined. The board's judge Eeonard M. Wagman made the ruling in a case arising from incidents aboard the SS Mount Vernon Victory (Victory Carriers) in October 1973 off the port of Chittagong, Bangladesh, when Capt. Carl. H. Hope sought to log Chief Pumpman C. C. Lial. Thereupon, Seafarer Lial was not only handcuffed and put on bread and water, he was eventually fined $440. In his complaint to the NLRB, Lial argued that he was deprived of the right to have his Union representative present at the disciplinary hearing with Capt. Hope and was punished for so Insisting on the Union delegate's attendance. The board rejected the master's argument that maritime safety law over­ rode Lial's representational rights. The board cited precedents where seamen have been fired for clear cause, including "willful disobedience." "We do not find that Lial may not be disciplined for his refusal to obey the lawful order to leave the engine room pursuant to the dictates" of the law. But "we do state (hat we are aware of no specific prohibition ... which would limit Lial's right under the National Labor Relations Act to repre­ sentation at a disciplinary interview. We also find that such representation would not interfere with the safety of the ship. "Indeed, the captain did finally permit Lial Union representation at his logging, and there is no showing that the presence of a Union representative ... interfered with the captain's ability and responsibility to secure the safety of the ship." • The U.S. Supreme Court has overturned a 120-year old maritime law governing collisions at sea. It ruled that proportional sharing of damages based on contributory negligence of the parties involved was called for in­ stead of the traditional equal division of liabilities regardless of the degree of fault. Deposit in the SlU Blood Bank — It's Your Life Page 15 li 1,, f 1 t �Letters to the f.- ^ Benefit Helps Widow • I would like to express my appreciation to the SIU for thS death benefit I just recently received. It helped me very much during trying times. Thank you very much for the Union's prompt and courteous attention in tWs matter. End Tax Exemptions for Runaway-Flag Ships simply registering their vessels in a coun­ try such as Liberia, Panama or Honduras which is willing to offer them a tax shelter in return for ship registration fees. And because U.S.-flag ships are en­ gaged in little, if any, trade with these "flag of convenience" nations, we receive little benefit from these lopsided recipro­ cal tax exemptions. Some members of our government have finally realized that U.S. companies, or their foreign subsidiaries, own nearly 500 ships registered in Liberia, Panama and Honduras which profit from the U.S. trade but contribute nothing to this country. The Ways and Means Committee move would end all reciprocal tax provisions with these nations which are not taxing shippers and help put an end to this wholesale tax evasion which is estimated by Treasury Department officials to cost the U.S. $60 million annually. We offer our fuU support to those fight­ ing for the passage of this legislation. Though this bill is sure to face the strong, vocal opposition of well-heeled "flag of convenience" loibbying groups such as the Federation of American Controlled Shipping, the SIU will make sure that its voice, and the voice of all concerned with building a strong U.S. merchant marine, will be heard. It is about time that these "runaway" shippers pay the freight fpr their highly profitable U.S. operations and join with legitimate U.S. shippers in generating much needed tax dollars. With a vote by the House Ways and Means Committee to tax international shipping through the Tax Reform Bill, Congress has at last taken a positive step towards closing a loophole which allows some U.S. shipowners to escape paying U.S. taxes by operating their vessels under foreign "runaway" flags. For years American companies have used Liberian, Panamaman, Honduran and other "flags of convenience" to take advantage of U.S. shipping treaties and to avoid paying their fair share of the tax burden borne by every American citizen. Until now, reciprocal agreements have freed foreign ships from paying U.S. in­ come tax on profits derived from shipping between the U.S. and other countries. In return, U.S. ships are not subject to sim­ ilar foreign taxes. This two-way system has worked well with countries that have legitimate, na­ tionally owned fleets, such as England and Japan, because there is an equal bal­ ance of trade between the U.S. and these countries, and because these countries impose their own taxes on their shippers' profits. But some countries have taken advan­ tage of these reciprocal agreements to set up tax havens for American-owned tWrdflag fleets by not taxing any profits made in the U.S. trade. This means that American corpora­ tions can escape all taxes on their ship­ ping profits, taxes which U.S.-flag ships contribute to this nation's coffers, by // ^1/ . / ry SECURITY IN J. V Sincerely, Mrs. Jeanetfe Murdoch Jersey Ci^,NJ. . Member's Wife Tfianks Welfare Plan I just received the statement from the Seafarers Welfar^;| Plan, of the Union's payment to the hospital and surgeon for my recent illness, and I wish to thank the SIU for it. Need-j less to say it was a great help. I have always been proud to say my husband is a member s of your fine organization, and now bless the day he join^ with you. I am also enclosing a donation to the Seafarers Political Activity fund (SPAD). I think it does more good than is ^knowtt.. ; • ••, ^ Sincerely, ^ Mrs. Walter F.MndOi^ . . s 7^ .1^a,Fla.. • •Oe»ab!»f:lW5::'4 Veluma XXXVIL Ne. 11 Official PMbticatlon Of th« Saafarers Intamattonar Union of Noitb America. Atlantic. Quif, Lake* and Inland Waters District, AFL-CiO.^• Exacuttva Board Paul Hall, Pfesldem ' Cat tanner, £>racuf/ve Wce-Prts/don< ESrl Shepard, vrca-Pras/danf HJca DlQiprglo, Secrelary-TVeasoMr ' LIndaev Wiiiiams, Vyca-ZVaa/danf SF.'snk Drozak, Vice'President Paul Drozak; Wca-Pras/denf * Published monthly except twice a month in July by Seafarers international Urtion, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. Tel. .671 499-6600. Second class postage paid at Brooklyn, N.Y, Wimim 'mmm Seafarers Log Page 16 , 6.-r •;i V 7 /I ? i, *. T •• .-'.I..:', 5 i/. -.S. -l : (-.-7 6 7 ' r, �'f SEPT, 1-30, 1975 -DISPATCHERS REPORT TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Deep Sea Great Lakes Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakes ;. — •*• Jacksonville •• San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Deep Sea Great LakesAlpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth •• Frankfort — Chicago Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakes. ••• Totals All Depts. Deep Sea Totals All Depts. Great Lakes ;•,••• Totals All Depts. Deep Sea & Great Lakes October, 1975 10 74 3 29 16 10 25 65 30 49 16 39 6 75 0 1 448 4 4 2 2 4 2 2 8 - 1 2 3 4 1 5 0 0 44 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 7 61 18 11 11 9 5 38 18 4 14 51 6 99 0 3 355 5 1 4 8 8 6 0 4 8 0 2 19 3 24 3 0 95 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 178 20 69 26 16 68 140 61 103 30 56 12 152 0 6 957 6 18 3 4 9 2 8 16 5 5 5 7 1 6 0 0 95 1 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 5 9 4 7 15 5 4 12 56 504 0 0 1 2 2 2 1 8 52 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 8 7 2 20 12 7 9 65 420 12 5 14 9 8 4 0 52 147 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 8 3 9 20 5 4 10 59 1,016 0 0 1 1 1 1 2 6 101 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 6 7 68 5 37 21 11 20 47 24 45 11 30 4 56 0 1 387 2 26 3 5 4 4 3 16 4 9 3 7 1 11 0 1 99 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 3 0 2 53 0 14 0 9 5 0 14 2 0 0 11 5 5 0 0 10 1 0 24 6 0 19 8 0 0 12 0 5 0 35 9 0 0 5 4 0 64 13 0 0 0 0 3 1 0 271 71 6 131 17 67 33 13 ' 49 127 34 96 25 42 16 107 0 1 764 6 67 6 16 7 2 17 33 13 30 9 15 1 26 0 1 239 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 5 4 4 2 21 7 1 3 42 429 2 1 2 1 3 2 I 12 111 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 6 4 19 0 3 3 39 803 1 0 2 1 2 1 1 8 247 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 4 9 '3 40 0 12 13 10 21 32 9 36 7 17 6 47 0 2 255 1 4 0 2 1 1 0 1 2 1 3 3 1 0 3 0 23 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 0 1 0 34 8 0 5 2 3 0 14 0 2 7 0 3 6 0 6 2 0 6 25 0 3 14 0 0 12 0 3 5 0 16 34 0 0 7 0 14 47 0 0 17 0 1 2 0 81 218 3 72 10 26 19 9 38 72 21 70 10 22 11 77 0 1 461 1 16 0 4 3 1 1 4 2 4 4 3 1 1 0 0 45 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 3 258 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 5 2 1 1 12 473 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 46 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 2 7 73 12 26 14 9 15 56 23 29 9 175 34 57 29 9 39 136 45 75 25 39 22 91 0 2 788 12 36 0 2 2 1 1 0 0 6 2 2 1 16 0 0 81 9 3 7 17 7 7 3 53 841 1,167 68 1,235 10 2 5 18 9 2 6 52 133 91 58 149 9 3 1 19 9 1 4 48 319 6 2 0 5 2 6 0 21 239 18 1 3 1 1 1 1 26 97 6 1 0 1 0 0 0 8 89 ENTRY DEPARTMENT Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile : New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Deep Sea Great LakesAlpena Buffalo * Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakes Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa . Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Deep Sea Great Lakes — Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort % Chicago Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakes TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 40 8 22 9 3 15 39 16 30 6 23 13 35 0 0 261 42 17 1 377 4 4 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 7 0 0 20 4 7 2 26 6 8 1 54 315 1,351 155 1,506 19 5 10 13 4 2 1 54 431 543 75 618 3 0 0 2 3 1 2 11 31 23 13 36 10 32 11 844 134 978 247 86 333 0 1 1 SIU Atlantic, Golf, Lakes & Inland Waters Inland Boatmen's Union United Industrial Worker PRESIDENT Paul Hall SECRETARY-TREASURER Joe DiGiorgio EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Cal Tanner VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard Lindsey Williams Frank Drozak Paul Drozak HEADQUARTERS 675 4 Ave., Bklyn. 11232 (212) HY 9-6600 ALPENA, Mich. 800 N. 2 Ave. 49707 (517) EL 4-36li5 BALTIMORE, Md. 1216 E. Baltimore St. 21202 (301) EA 7-4900 BOSTON, Mass 215 Essex St. 02111 (617) 482-4716 BUFFALO, N.Y 290 FrankUn St. 14202 (716) TL 3-9259 CHICAGO, IIL. .9383 S. Ewing Ave. 60617 (312) SA 1-0733 CLEVELAND, Ohio 1290 Old River Rd. 44113 (216) MA 1-5450 DETROIT, Mich. 10225 W. Jefferson Ave. 48218 (313) VI 3-4741 DULUTH, Minn 2014 W. 3 St. 55806 (218) RA 2-4110 FRANKFORT, Mich P.O. Box D 415 Main St. 49635 (616) EL 7-2441 HOUSTON, Tex 5804 Canal St. 77011 (713) WA 8-3207 JACKSONVILLE, Fia. 3315 Liberty St. 32206 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY, NJ. 99 Montgomery St. 07302 (201) HE 5-9424 MOBILE, Ala IS. Lawrence St. 36602 (205) HE 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS, La. 630 Jackson Ave. 70130 (504) 529-7546 NORFOLK, Va 115 3 St. 23510 (804) 622-1892 PADUCAH, Ky 225 S. 7 St 42001 (502) 443-2493 PHILADELPHIA, Pa.. .2604 S. 4 St. 19148 (215) DE 6-3818 PINEY POINT, Md. St. Mary's County 20674 (301) 994-0100 PORT ARTHUR, Tex 534 9 Ave. 77640 (713) 983-1679 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. 1311 Mission St. 94103 (415) 864-7400 SANTURCE, P. R. 1313 Fernandez, Juncos, Stop 20 00908 (809) 724-2848 SEATTLE, Wash 2505 1 Ave. 98121 (206) MA 3-4334 sr. LOUIS, Mo.. .4581 Gravois Ave. 63116 (314) 752-6500 TAMPA, Fla..2610 W.Kennedy Blvd.33609 (813) 870-1601 TOLEDO, Ohio 935 Summit St. 43604 (419) 248-3691 WILMINGTON, Calif. 510 N. Broad St. 90744 (213) 549-4000 YOKOHAMA, Japan. P.O. Box 429 Yokohama Port P.O. 5-6 Nihon Ohdori Naka-Ku 231-91 201-7935 Shipping at SIU ports last month remained fair to good, as reported by SIU Vice President Frank Drozak at the October membership meeting in the port of New York. Shipping, how­ ever, is expected to pick up considei>^ ably this month as 11 laid-up SlUt ships are scheduled to break out and y«w up for the new Russian grain run. Page 17 I u �'W: 0'. • • i: Ships' Meetings Digest of SlU I SEA-LAND MCLEAN (Sea-Land Service), August 7—Chairman, Recer­ tified Bosun J. Richburg; Secretary R. Sadowski; Educational Director K. Katsalis. $30 in ship's fund. $215 in movie fund. Some disputed OT in en­ gine department. Chairman expects to have a copy of the new contract and will call a meeting after leaving port to discuss same. Next port Yokohama. ' 1: -' •*'. e;. v f-l ' Li- SUGAR ISLANDER (Pyramid Sugar Transport), August 2—Chair­ man, Recertified Bosun John Hazel; Sec­ retary Ray H. Casanova; Deck Delegate Charles Lambert. $3 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Received Seafarers Log and new contract; same was given out and posted. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. PANAMA (Sea-Land Service), Au­ gust 7—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Cyril Mize, Jr.; Secretary J. Mar; Edu­ cational Director E. Ford; Engine Dele­ gate S. A. Barbara. No disputed OT. Chairman suggested that the crew sup­ port SPAD and held a discussion on the dues resolution. Next port, Balboa. LONG BEACH (Sea-Land Service), August 24 — Chairman, Recertified Bosun T. A. Tolentino; Secretary J. Johnson; Educational Director P. F. Korol. $17.75 in ship's fund. Some dis­ puted OT in deck department. The fact sheet was read and discussed by the crewmembers and also a discussion on the benefits of SPAD. Everything run­ ning smoothly. OVERSEAS TRAVELER (Mari­ time Overseas), August 24—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Arne Hovde; Secre­ tary Alphonso L. Holland; Educational Director R. R. Honeycott; Steward Delegate Robert Rome; Deck Delegate Charles Majette; Engine Delegate Roy L. Cuthrell. Some disputed OT in en­ gine department. Everything running smoothly. TAMARA GUILDEN (Transport Commercial), August 10—Chairman, Recertified Bosun P. Sernyk; Secretary N. Hatgimisios; Educational Director R. Nielsen. $16.39 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. , MOBILE (Sea-Land Service), Au­ gust 3—Chairman, Recertified Bosun W. O'Connor; Secretary J. Myers; Ed­ ucational Director Amos Jaramillo; Engine Delegate Arthur (3. Andersen. $21,70 in ship's fund, No disputed OT. All communications were posted after being discussed at the weekly meeting.. Plenty of king crab was cau^t on this trip. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port, Seattle. ::y PCWEITLAND (Sea-Land Service), August 31 — Chairman, Recertified Bosun P. Greenwood; Secretary Benish; Educational Director B. Reamey. Some disputed OT in deck department. Received communications on raising of dues, explained and posted for mem­ bers to study. Also received and posted the fact sheet. Next port, Seattle. CAROLINA (Puerto Rico Marine Navigating), August 24—Chairman, Recertified Bosun J. Delgado; Secre­ tary J. DeLise; Educational Director J. Reye. $6.10 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Chairman reported and explained to the membership the resolutions and amendments that were sent to each member. Also explained to the mem­ bership the proper way to fill out bene­ ficiary cards so there would be no de­ lay in receiving benefits. Next port Puerto Rico. SEA-LAND COMMERCE (SeaLand Service), August 7—Chairman L. G. G. Reck; Secretary G. Skendelas; Educational Director Herbert Martin. $223 in movie fund. No disputed OT. It was suggested that crewmembers should read the Seafarers Log and the agreements contained therein more closely which would eliminate a lot of confusion and they would be in the know on what is going on. Also they would be kept up on their Union ac­ tivities. It was suggested that crewmem­ bers should donate to SPAD. A safety meeting was to be held and all crew­ members and anyone wishing to attend would be welcome. Electrician would be glad to fix any dryer or washer. A vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. Next port, Kobe. MERRIMAC (Ogden Marine), Au­ gust 3—Chairman, Recertified Bosun W. M. Wallace; Secretary F. R. Hicks; Educational Director V. D'India; Deck Delegate J. Arellanes; Steward Dele­ gate Peter Bataytas. Some disputed OT in deck and engine departments. The new Seafarers Log was received con­ taining the new contract. Delegates to discuss same with each member. A re­ quest was made for all members to co­ operate with any new members coming from Piney Point. It was noted that 'Wessel has visited Rotterdam, Holland, with a short stay there, discharging a cargo of coal. Crew enjoyed nice stay in that port. . ." Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port Norfolk, Va. INGER (Reynolds Metals), August 31—Chairman Thomas Price; Secre­ tary Duke Hall; Educational Director Richard Holmes; Steward Delegate Joseph Simpson. $47 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in engine and stew­ ard departments. Will receive some new Seafarers Logs in the Panama Canal and all crewmembers were advised to read each issue to keep informed. A special vote of thanks to the baker, Joe Simpson for all the swell pastry he put out. He is not well at the present time and we wish him a speedy recovery so he can come back. Next port, Bumside, La. HOUSTON (Sea-Land Service), Au­ gust 31—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Peter D. Sheldrake; Secretary A. Seda. $4.62 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Chairman suggested that crewmembers donate to SPAD. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Observed one minute of sUehce in memory of our departed brothers. Next port Elizabeth, N.J. OflScial ship's minutes were also received from the following vessels: SEA-LAND FINANCE BALTIMORE S MT. NAVIGATOR^ LONG BEACH SAMUEL CHASE MARYMAR ^ VANTAGE DEFENDER f :;:i : ALEX STEPHENS 0100. . : DELTA MEXICO MOHAWK MAYAGUEZ AMERICAN EXPLORER 5 ECONOMY , • - V . GOLDEN DOLPHIN LOS ANGELES SEA-LAND RESOURCE SEA-LAND FINANCE OGDEN YUKON . • OVERSEAS ULLA BEAUREGARD V BORINQUEN . v ^^ SEA-LAND VENTURE WALTERRICE ^ OAKLAND SEA-LAND MARKiiP IBERVILLE SEA-LAND TRADE ... , v ^ CANTIGNY • ; -V ' ^ ' DELTA SUD GREAT LAND ELIZABETHPORT DELTA URUGUAY YELLOWSTONE SEA-LAND BOSTON GOLDEN ENDEAVOR MOUNT VERNON VICTORY COLUMBIA JOHN TYLER SEA-LAND GALLOWAY TAMPA SUMto SHOSHONE OVERSEAS ALASKA TRANk:OLORADO | HOBERTE.LEE OVERSEAS ARCTIC BETHFLOR ^ GUAYAMA SEATTLE SHENANDOAH : CARTER BRAXTON SAN JUAN POTOMAC JACKSONVILLE ARECIBO CHARLESTON PITTSBURGH SEA-LAND EXCHANGE OVERSEAS JOYCE akQUADILLA SEA-LAND PRODUCER (SeaLand Service), August 10—Chairman, Recertified Bosun William Bushong; Secretary B. Guarino; Deck Delegate Joseph Blanchard; Engine Delegate Leon Kleinman; Steward Delegate Henry Roberts. $70 in ship's fund. $40 in movie fund. No disputed OT. Chair­ man gave a talk on how everybody should take advantage of the upgrading school at Piney Point. Also suggested that all give donations to SPAD. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. One minute of sil­ ence was observed in memory of our departed brothers. Next port Houston. OGDEN WILLAMETTE (Ogden Marine), August 10 — Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun E. K. Bryan; Secretary Kelly; Educational Director Escote; Deck Delegate Carlos Spina; Engine Delegate W. Beatty; Steward Delegate R. E. Leonard. No disputed OT. All crewmembers should read the new agreement which appears in the Sea­ farers Log. Chairman gave the steward department a vote of thanks for a job well done. BALTIMORE (Sea-Land Service), August 3 — Chairman Recertified Bosun James B. Dixon. $29.90 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Chairman spoke on the importance of annual physical examinations for the member­ ship and their families. Also suggested continuing contributions to SPAD. Ed­ ucation^ Director spoke on the im­ portance of knowing where and how to operate different pieces of firefighting equipment aboard ship. A vote of thanks to all crewmembers for keeping the mess and pantry clean. ST. LOUIS (Sea-Land Service), Au­ gust 3—Chairman, Recertified Bosun J. Ciseiecki; Secretary P. Franco; Edu­ cational" Director Smith. The new SIU agreement was given to all crewmem­ bers at payoff and also was posted in recreation and crew messroom. A vote of th^ks to the steward department for a job well done. AZALEA CITY (Sea-Land Service), August 31 — Chairman, Recertified Bosun C. R. Dammeyer; Secretary B. L. Scarborough; Educational Director A. Dimitropoulos. No disputed OT. All business received from the SIU Union Headquarters was read at meeting and posted on bulletin board. Vincente Roman was sent to the hospital for a check-up and the bosun took cigarettes and magazines to him and reports that he is feeling fine. Everything running smoothly. TEX (Alton Steamship), August 24 —Chairman, Recertified Bosun Lee J. Harvey; Secretary Jimmie Bartlett; Ed­ ucational Director Edgar Murphy; Deck Delegate Howard Hare; Steward Delegate Cecil Martin. $11 in ship's fund. $69 in fund to buy a new TV antenna. No disputed OT. A special vote of thanks was extended to Brother Ed Jaks for fixing the air conditioner for the crew and all the other repairs that needed fixing. Observed one min­ ute of silence in memory of our de­ parted brothers. Next port Taft, La. Seafarers Log Page 18 .i. . SEA-LAND CONSUMER (SeaLand Service), August 24—Chairman, Recertified Bosun F. A. Pehler; Secre­ tary S. McDonald; Educational Direc­ tor A. Lane; Deck Delegate J, McPhee; Engine Delegate A. Lopez; Steward Delegate F. Kennedy. No disputed OT. Brother Ringo was remembered on his 65th birthday and a birthday cake was served at coffee time. Next port New­ port News. .. • �BSSER -SeWBlaWi New SlU Pensioners Frank O. Catchot, Sr., 66, joined the SIU in the port of Mobile in 1955 sailing as a chief electrician and deck maintenance man. Brother Catchot sailed for 30 years. He was born in Mississippi and is now a resi­ dent of Mobile. Peter Moreni, 55, joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. Brother Moreni sailed 27 years. He was born in Phil­ adelphia and is a resident there. James W. De Mouy, 62 joined the SIU in 1938 in the port of Mobile sailing as a chief electrician. Brother De Mouy sailed for 41 years and also holds a second assistant engineer's license. Bom in Mobile, he is a resi­ dent there. James £. Bodden, 63, joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1955 sailing as an AB. Brother Bodden had sailed for 26 years. He was bom in Cayman Brae, the British West Indies and is a resident of Arabi, La. William L. Cerka, 57, joined the SIU in the port of Elberta, Mich, in 1953 sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Cerka had sailed for 24 years and is a U.S. Army veteran M World War II. A native of Detroit, he is a resident of Thompsonville, Mteh. Eugene C. HoflEmann, 59, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1955 sailing as an oiler. Brother Hoffmann had sailed for32years.He was born in New Orleans and is a resident of Meraux, La. ^ Placido Aldevera, 62, joined the i SIU in 1938 in the port of Galveston sailing as a chief cook. Brother Aldevera had sailed for 41 years. Born in the Philippines, he is a resident of ^Philadelphia. ® Iheodore L. Simonds, 52, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of New York and sailed as an AB. Brother Simonds was bom in New York City and is now a resident of Baton Rouge, La. Edward J. Wright, 74, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1957 sailing in the steward department. Brother Wright had sailed for 24 years. Born in Sommerville, Mass., he is now a resident of Tampa. Luis A. VUa, 64, joined the SIU in 1939 in the port of New York and sailed as a chief steward. Brother Vila had sailed for 44 years. He was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico and is now a resident of Pta De Tierra, Puerto Rico. October, 1975 Rafael Caraballo, 66, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1955 sailing as a chief cook. Brother Carabellb tfad sailed for 30 years and was on the picket lines in the mari­ time strikes of 1945, 1948, the Greater N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961 and the 1971 strike. He also was elected that year to the SIU Quar­ terly Financial Committee. Seafarer Carabello is a veteran of the U.S. Army Infantry in World War il. Born in Puerto Rico, he is a resident of Bayshore, L.I., N.Y. Henri B. Starckx, 55, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of Baltimore sailing as a bosun. Brother Starckx sailed for 32 years and did picket duty during the N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961. He was born in France and became a U.S. naturalized citizen. Seafarer Starckx is a resident of Vero Beach, Fla. Fred Vykruta, 69, joined the SIU in the port of New York sailing as an AB. Brother Vykruta sailed for 53 years and is a U.S. Navy veteran of the pre-war period and World War II. A native of Czechoslovakia, he is now a resident of Baltimore. Jl George Schmidt, 59, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. Brother Schmidt sailed for '30 years and is a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He was bom in Massachusetts and is a resident of West Warwick, R.I. Jesse D. Wiggins, 63, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New Or­ leans sailing as an AB. Brother Wig­ gins sailed 33 years. He was bom in Alabama and is now a resident of New Orleans. Armando VIdal, 63, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of New York sailing in the steward department. Brother Vidal sailed for 33 years and received a Personal Safety Award in 1960 for sailing on an accident-free ship, the SS Alcoa Polaris. He also walked the picket Jine in the N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961, the Rotobroil strike in 1963 and the maritime strike in 1971. Bom in Puerto Rico, he is a resident of New York City. Peter ''Pete the Greek** Drevas, 67, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New York sailing as an oiler. Brother Drevas sailed for 31 years and walked the picket line in the N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961. A Bos­ ton native, he is now a resident of Houston. Seafarers Welfare, Pension, and Vacation Plans Cash Benefits Paid Aug. 28-Sept 24,1975 Number SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN MONTH TO DATE 44,504.70 $ 354.00 450.00 625.95 463.00 43,312.00 815.42 4,996.92 710.00 332,783.70 4,538.00 4,593.00 11,723.77 1,905.92 468,113.00 3,227.04 45,119.97 13,035.40 •— 53,926.53 1,364.15 13,860.25 2.936.65 130 3,330 533 967 127 15 1,183 3,363.78 728,408.15 20,200.72 133,297.99 36,916.90 1,478.00 30,499.08 5 101 68 5 32 2 1 — 2,024 107 1,462 991 110 581 3 21 6 15,812 18,000.00 22,898.03 2,226.07 1,248.00 1,285.15 25.00 365.75 — 14,432.00 328,000.00 218,703.00 39,269.56 17,599.91 14,908.87 97.00 4,764.91 2,006.00 111,087.50 10 87 3,851.50 33,181.40 8,904 2,371 745 12,020 92,092 18,771 7,660 118,523 16 354 150 12 6 4 177 7 DEPENDENTS OF ELIGIBLES Hospital & Hospital Extras ...;.......,.. Doctors' Visits In Hospital .............. Surgical hiaternity Blood Transfusions ......^ ' Optical ...................' r 245 42 • 91 8 ' ' J,:': TOTALS Total Seafarers Welfare Plan .. . ^ .. v. Total Seafarers Pension Plan ......... > >. Total Seafarers Vacation Plan ........ Total Seafarers Welfare, Pension & Vacation YEAR TOOAIE YEAR TO DATE Special Equipment v., ^Jptical ............................ Supplemental Medicare Premiums ..... , SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM - Amount. MONTH TO DATE EUGIBLES Death In Hospital Daily @ $1.00 In Hospital Daily @ $3.00 Hospital & Hospital Extras Surgical PENSIONERS & DEPENDENTS Death Hospital & Hospital Extras .....'. i... . . Doctors' Visits & Other Medical Expenses . . Surgical .............. ............'. ** Optical Blood Transfusions ................'... > Special Equipment ^. ' I3ental ..-............. .>.i •' Supplemental Medicare Premiuim • • > 4v 113 4,538 1,531 129 27 58,514 23 1,607 275 $ 236,014.85 2,605,457.79 578,995.00 4,619,357.30 424,353.68 4,226,166.11 $1,239,363.53 $11,450,981.20 i^sel9 �B JfrnalHetiartuteiei fc, Theodore Phelps, 76, succumbed to pneu­ monia in the New Orleans USPHS Hospital on Apr. 28. Brother Phelps joined the Union in 1938 in the port of New Orleans sailing as a chief elec­ trician. He had sailed for 24 years and received a Personal Safety Award in 1960 for sailing aboard an accident-free ship, the M/V Del Sol. A native of Florida, he was a resident of New Or­ leans. Interment was in Linden Ceme­ tery, Sumier County, Fla. Surviving are his mother, Adeline of Webster, Fla. and two sisters, Mrs. Lucille-Stephenson of Miami and Mrs." Janice Stanfield of Webster. Daniel B. Shepard, 72, died of a heart attack on the way to Stevens Memorial Hospital in Ed­ monds, Wash, on Mar. 29. Brother Shepard joined the SIU in the port of Detroit in 1959 sailing as an oiler. He had sailed for 50 years. Bom in Illinois, he was a resident of Lynwood, Wash, at the time of his death. Entombment was in Floral Hills Mausoleum, Lyn­ wood. Surviving is his widow, Lois. SIU pensioner Rudolph C. Kienast, 81, died on June 1. Brother Kienast joined the Union in 1938 in the port of Philadelphia sailing as a chief steward. ^ He had sailed for 46 years. He was born in Switzerland and was a resident of Pasadena, Md. when he passed away. J.. ' I '•• 1 SIU pensioner Andrew Mir, 64, passed away in the Dominican Republic on May 21. Brother Mir joined the Union in 1944 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. He had sailed for 36 years and was on the picket line in the N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961. Bora in Puerto Rico, he was a resident of Arecibo, P.R. when he died. Surviv­ ing are his widow, Jane of Diegel, Miss.; a son, Andrew, and a niece, Rafuela Sidong of Metuchen, N.J. Alfred S. De Agro, Jr., 44, expired in the New Orleans USPHS Hospital on Apr. 14. Brother De Agro joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1960 sailing in the engine department. He was a Piney Point upgrader last year and was a 1959 graduate of the Andrew Furuseth Training School in Brooklyn, N.Y. Born in Washington, D.C., he was a resident of River Ridge, La. at the time of his death. Surviving are his widow, Bertha; three sons, Alfred S., Ill, William and John Maloney, and a daughter, Patricia Maloney. SIl) pensioner WUton M. McNeil, 53, died on July 23. Brother McNeil joined the SIU in 1948 in the port of Mobile sailing as a bosun. He was a vet­ eran of the U.S. Arniy in World War II and attended a Conference at Piney Point in 1970. Born in Stockton, Ala., he was a resi­ dent of Bay Minette, Ala. Surviving are his widow. Vera; a son, Wilton, Jr., and a daughter, Erlene of Houston. Richard L. Welch, 60, died of a liver ail­ ment at home in Brooklyn, N.Y. on May 27. Brother Welch joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New York sailing as a QMED. He had sailed for 41 years and was a pre-war veteran of the U.S. Navy. Bora in Wells River, Vt., he was a resident of Brooklyn. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery, Brooklyn. Surviving is a sis­ ter, Mrs. Ruth E. Merchant of Wells River. Herman R. Whisnant, 50, died in the Baltimore USPHS Hospital on June 28. Brother Whisnant joined the SIU in 1948 in the port of Norfolk sailing as a bosun. He had sailed for 29 years and was a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard in World War II. A native of Morgantown, N.C., he was a resident, of Lincolnton, N.C. Interment was in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Lincolnton. Surviving is a sister. Mrs. Nannie Goodson.of Lincolnton. William L. Hensley, 55, died on May 4. Brother Hensley joined the SIU in the port of Wilmington, Calif, in 1968 sailing as an AB. He was a wounded veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War ll receiving a shrapnel leg wound on the USS Colorado in July 1944 off Tinian Is. in the Marianas, the South Pacific. Seafarer Hensley was bom in Martinsville, Va. and was a resident of Williamstown, N.J. at the time of his death. Surviving are a son, Douglas of Thermal, Calif, and a broth­ er, Thomas, of Williamstown. SIU pensioner Lacey L. Phillips, 68, died of heart trouble in Houma, La. on June 17. Brother Phillips joined the Union in 1942 in the port of New Orleans sailing as a chief steward. He had sailed for 49 years. A native of Russ County, Tex., he was a resident of Houma. Burial was in St. Francis Cemetery, Houma. Surviving are his widow, Mary, and a daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Billiot of Houma. Fred R, Wood­ ward, 66, passed away on July 20. Brother Woodward joined the SIU in the port of Boston in 1965 sailing as an AB. He had sailed for 39 years and was a U.S. Coast Guard veteran. Bora in Massachusetts, he was a resident of Salisbury, Mass. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Adelaide Hill of Haverhill, Mass., and a brother, Arthur of Newburyport, Mass. Roland P. Dean, 67, passed away in the USPHS Hospital in Seattle on Aug. 6. Brother Dean joined the SIU in the port of Seattle in 1959 sailing as an AB. He sailed 26 years and was a pre-World War II U.S. Navy veteran. A native of Maryland, he was a resident of San Francisco at the time of his death. Surviving is a son, James. Feyrl W. Ammons, 49, died of arteroscleriosis in Balti­ more on Sept. 2. Brother Ammons joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of i Boston sailing as a quartermaster. He sailed 31 years. Bom in North Carolina, he was a resident of Baltimore. Burial was in Winkler's Grove Cemetery, Burke Coimty, N.C. Surviving is his mother, Bessie of Hickory, N.C. Calvin J. Sivels, 51, died of acute head injuries in University Hospital, Baltimore from a fall down­ stairs at home on July 9. Brother Sivels join­ ed the SIU in the port of Philadelphia in 1959 sailing as a chief cook. He sailed 26 years. Seafarer Sivels was bora in Virginia and was a resident of Balti­ more. Burial was in Kings Memorial Cemetery, Baltimore. Surviving are his widow, Eloise; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Boston Sivels; a brother, Edward, and a sister, Elaine, all of Baltimore. Warren C. Danford, Sr., 46, accidently drowned while swimming in the Hillsborough River in Tampa, Fla. on July 12. Brother Danford was dead on ar­ rival at Tampa Gen­ eral Hospital. He joined the SIU in the port of Houston in 1964 sailing as a chief electrician. A native of Hills­ borough, Tex., he-was a resident of Tampa when he passed away. Crema­ tion took place in the West Coast Cre­ matory, Pinellas County, Fla. Surviving, are his widow, Joan; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward W. Danford; a son, David, and a niece, Constance Stringfellow, all of Tampa. SIU pensioner William Tank III, 57, died of tuberuclosis in the USPHS Hospi­ tal in New Orleans on July 7, Brother Tank joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1953 sail­ ing as a fireman-watertender. He sailed 27 years and was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. Bora in New Orleans, he was a resident there when he passed away. Interment was in St. Bernard Memorial Gardens, Chalmette, La. Sur­ viving are his son, William IV; his par­ ents, Mr. and Mrs. William Tank, and a sister, Thelma, all of New Orleans. Thomas F. Delaney, 47, died in Seat­ tle on Aug. 13. Brother Delaney joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of New York sailing as a fireman-watertender. He sailed almost 26 years. Seafarer Delaney was a postWorld War II veteran of the U.S. Army. Bora in Albany, N.Y., he was a resident of Seattle when he passed away. Sur­ viving is his widow, Barbara Jean of San Francisco. SIU pensioner I Ralph M. Guito, iSr., t 72, died of cancer in St. Joseph's Hospital, I Tampa, Fla. on Jime 1.1. Brother Guito I joined the SIU in 1938 in the port of Tampa sailing as a chief steward. He worked on shore as a hotel chef and received a Union Per­ sonal Safety Award in 1960 for sailing aboard the accident-free ship, the SS Alcoa Ranger (Alcoa Aluminum). Bora in Key West, Fla., he was a resi­ dent of Tampa at the time of his death. Interment was in Garden of Memories, Tampa. Surviving are his widow, Mary, and a son, Ralph of Tampa. Page 20 SIU pensioner Robert McCuIloch, 62, succumbed to a brain disease in Com­ munity General Hos­ pital, Dade City, Fla. on July 3. Brother McCulloch joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of New York sailing as a chief steward. He sailed 24 years. Bora in Scotland, he was a resident of Zephyrhills, Fla. Burial was in Floral Memo­ rial Gardens, Dade City. Surviving are his widow, Hannah; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph McCulloch of Laurel, Md., and a brother, George of Lanham, Md. PhUip C. McBride, 65, passed away from heart disease at home on July 10. Brother McBride joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New York sailing as an AB. He sailed 30 years and was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. A native of Chicago, he was a resi­ dent of San Francisco. Cremation took place in Fairmount Memorial Park, Fairfield, Calif. Surviving is a sister, Mrs. F. Dorothy A. Dowding of Claren­ don Hills, 111. Seafarers Log H - -i i ^ » 1 ^ . . -f ^ f * r 1 < H 1 \ i 1 i y \ \ ' !'i r �STEER A CLEAR COURSE! If yum are coaTfeted of poweeriea of my illegal drag—heroia, baiUtalates, qpeed, LSD, or erea anrifaaaa—the U^. Coast Gaard wfll reroke year seaaua papers, wtthoot appeal, FOREVER. nm awaas that yoa lose for the rest of yoar life the right to anke a Hrfag 1^ Ohe sea. Howerer, it doesa*! qahe ead ttere erea if yoa recchre a Yoa Biay lose yoor right to vote, your right to hold pnhlic office or to owa a gaa. Yoa also any lose the onportaahy of ever becoaiiag a doctor, dcatist, certiied pablk accoaataat, eagoieer, lawyer, architect, realtor, pharancist, school teacher, or stockbroker. Yoa any jeopardize yoar right to hold a job where yoa aiast be licensed or bonded and yon nny never be able to work for the city, the connty, or the Federal government. Ifs a pretty toa^ rap, bat ffnfs ezacdy how it is and yoa cant do aaydiiag ahoat it The coavicted dn^ nser leaves a black auufc oa his repotatioa for the rest of his life. However, drags can not only destroy yoar r^t to a good UveUhood, it am destroy yoorlife. Drag abase presents a serioas threat to both yoar physical and mental heaMh, and the personal safety of those aronnd yon. This is especially trae aboard ship where clear minds and quick reflexes are essential at aO times for the safe operatioa of the vessel. Doat let dn^ destroy yoor nataral ri^t to a good, happy, prodactive Bfe. Stay drag feee andsteer a clear coane. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc.. as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic. Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every three months, which are to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A quarterly finance committee of rank and file members, elected by the membership, makes examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recom­ mendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf. Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disburse­ ments of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the sh^wners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members i>f the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex and national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which .he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION — SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including but not limited to furthering the political, social and economic interests of Seafarer seamen, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of member­ ship in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. Support SPAD to protect and further your economic, political and social interests. American trade union concepts and Seafarer seamen. MEMBBiSHPMEETIIGS' SCHEDULE Full Copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by inembership action at the September, I960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Log policy is ' vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks..one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for saine. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. Politics Is Porkchops Donate to SPAD Port New York . .. . Philadelphia .. .. Baltimore .... .. .. Norfolk Jacksonville .... .. Detroit ,, Houston New Orleans .. .. .. Mobile San Francisco ... Wilmington .... . 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Nov. .13 ... • • • Nov. 10 ... , —r ... ... • • ... < ... 5:00 p.m. . .. . • 5:00 p.m. . .. 5:00 p.m. ... 5:00 p.m. . .. — V Page 21 October. 1975 - J :i If at any time a Seafarer feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitutional right of access to Union mords or information, he should immediately notify SIU President Paul Hall at headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. Frank Drozak, Cfaaitman, Seafarers Appeals Board 275 . 20th Sthtct, Brooklyn, N. Y. 11215 CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If. at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. fit 'Y' *JL- �Aubrey Waters Seafarer Aubrey "Pete" Waters. 47. has been a member of the SIU since 1950. and has been shipping out as bosun for over ten years. A native of Birmingham. Ala., he now makes his home in Vancouver. Wash, with his wife Donna. Brother Waters ships from the port of Seattle. Jack Curlew Seafarer Jack Curlew. 48, has been a member of the SIU for 30 years, and he has been sailing as bosun since 1964. A native of Newburgh. N.Y. he now ships from the port of Yokohama where he makes his home with his wife Chiyoko. James Davis Seafarer James Davis. 51, has been a member of the SIU for 30 years, and has been ship­ ping as a bosun since 1952. A na­ tive of Alabama, he now ships from the port of Seattle where he makes his home. •4 Jack Nelson Seafarer Jack Nelson, 49, has been shipping with the SIU since 1942, and has been sail­ ing as a bosun for 20 years. A native of Savannah, Ga., he now makes his home in Thounderbolt, Ga. Brother Nelson ships from the port of Jacksonville. 27fh Recertified Class The 27th Class of Seafarers gradu­ ated from the Bosuns Recertification Program this month, and 296 of our members have now had the Opportunity to learn more about the Union and the entire maritime industry. The Bosuns Recertification Program is now two years old, and in that time the Seafarers who have spent the one month at the Harry Lundeberg School and one month at Union Headquarters have gained invaluable knowledge about the SIU, the problems it faces and the way it de^ with them. The Bosun is the top unlicensed man on our SlU-contracted ships; he is the leader of the crew. The Seafarers who have participated in the Recertification Program are more qualified to lead their crevrs, are able to hold better shipboard meetings, and should be more able to answer questions by any crewmember. It is more important now than ever before that the SIU membership be an informed membership. In order for that to happen, the members themselves must take an interest in all that affects them and their Union, from events on the waterfront to actions in the Halls of Congress. This objective was one of the main reasons for establishing this pro­ gram: to keep the SIU membership bet­ ter informed, to take the message right to the ships, rather than only hearing it at the Union Halls. After two years of putting Seafarers through this program, with more and more Recertified Bosuns leading our crews, that goal is being accomplished. But more work must be done. For only when that goal is completely realize^ when the entire SIU membership is more fully informed, will the job secur­ ity of all be assured for the future. Vertis Smith Seafarer Vertis Smith, 63, has been a member of the SIU since 1941, and he began ship­ ping out as a bosun in 1955. A native of Heflin, Ala., he now ships from the port of Tampa where he makes his home with his wife Irma. Pablo Barrial Seafarer Pablo Barrial, 53, has been a member of the SIU since 1943, and has been ship­ ping out as bosun since 1946. A na­ tive of Cuba, he now ships from the port of New Orleans where he makes his home with his wife Rose. John Bergeria Seafarer John Bergeria, 47, has been an SIU mem­ ber since 1945, and started shipping out as bosun in 1958. A native of Phila­ delphia, he ships from that port and continues to make his home there with his wife Gertrud. Fred Walker Seafarer Fred Walker. 49. has been a member of the SIU since 1947, and started shipping out as a bosun in 1950. A native of Baltimore, he ships from that port and continues to make his home there with his wife Florence. Six Receive W Books David Dukehart Seafarer David Dukehart first ship­ ped with the SIU in 1972 when he grad­ uated from the Harry Lundeberg School. Brother Dukehart also got his QMED endorse­ ment at the School before attending the 'A' Seniority Up­ grading Program. A native and resident of Baltimore, Brother Dukehart ships from the port Of Houston. L«Shaw Seafarer Lex Shaw first began sailing with the SIU in 1966 when he graduated from the New Orleans An­ drew Furuseth School. He attended the Harry Lunde­ berg School in 1973 and earned his FOWT endorse­ ment Shipping out of the port of New Orleans, Brother Shaw is a native and resident of Waverly, Miss. Page 22 : W the graduation of six in the September class of the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program, 185 Seafarers have earned full 'A' book seniority through this course. Seafarere attending this program si»nd two Wi^dts at the Harry Lunde^g School jn Piney Point studying the history and traditions of their Union and learning atmut technologi­ cal advances found aboard many of the new ships contracted to the The 'A' Seniority Up^ders then go to. Union Headquartm wl^re spend two weeks observing all of the day-to-day operations of their Union, including the administration of the Welfare and pension plans, the servic­ ing of ships by N.Y. patrolmen, the extensive filing and record keeping, and tjte operations of the Seafarers Log. So when these brothers graduate from the 'A' Seniority Program they have tools and knowledge which will enable theni to take on all the re­ sponsibilities and pbligations of valule of die Sf^ EI^o La Soya Seafarer Eligio I La Soya, 55, has been sailing with \ the SIU since 1941. and began shipping as a bosun in 1951. I A native of Cleve­ land. Tex,. Brother i La Soya now makes his home in Texas Tex. with his wife Alice. He ships the port of Houston. Luke Wymbs Seafarer Luke Wymbs. 56, has been shipping with the SIU since 1943, and he began sail­ ing as a bosun in 1965. Brother Wymbs ships from the port of New York and makes his home there. Andrew Lasnansky I Seafarer Andrew Lasnansky, 52, has been shipping with the SIU since 1959, land he began sail­ ing as a bosun in [ 1967. A native of Ohio, Brother LasI nansky now makes his home in Valdosta, Ga. He ships froth'the port of San Francisco. Durell McCorvey Seafarer Durell McCorvey, 47, has been shipping with the SIU since 1945, and he began sail­ ing as a bosun 18 years ago. A native of Georgia, Brother . . McCorvey now ^ makes his home in Tampa, Fla. with his wife Betty Jo. He ships from the port of Jacksonville. SamLesko Seafarer Sam \Lesko has been \ shipping out with the SIU since 1967 when he graduated from the Hew York ' Andrew Furuseth Training School. Sailing as an AB, Brother Lesko ships from the port of New York. A native of New York, he now makes his home in New Brunswick, N.J. Jackson Cavanangh Jose Vazquez Michael Coyle Seafarer Jose Vazquez has been scaling with the SIU I ance his graduation from the Harry Lundeberg School in 1970. Brother I Vazquez returned to the HLS for his QMED endorse­ ment before attending the 'A' Seniority Program. A native of the Bronx, N.Y., Brother Vazquez now lives in Puerto Rico and ships from the port of New York. Seafarer Michael \Coyle graduated \from the trainee \program at the \Harry Lundeberg \ School and began ' shipping with the SIU in 1971. BroCoyle returned S to the Lundeberg School to earri his QMED endorsement before attending the 'A' Seniority Pro­ gram. A native and resident of Phila­ delphia, Brother Coyle ships out of that port. •mm. Seafarer Jackson Cavanaugh has been shipping out with the SIU since 1969. Sailing in the deck department. Brother Cavanaugh earned his AB and Quartermaster's tickets at the Harry Lundeberg School before attending the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program. A native of Los Angeles, Brother Cava­ naugh ships out of San Francisco and now makes his home there with his wife Josephina. Seafarers Log V • !i \ s ^ ^ " �, ^^i»«PoiWicsw^ t,;l£v;. Bosuns Honor Roll at 296 F(?//o»v/n^^e and home ports of the 296 Seafarers who have successfully completed the SIU Bosuns Recertification Program. These men t ^^buted toward smoother ^^oyagel unlicensed crews, and they have held informative meetings, settled beefs, answered questions and con^e(^r///zca//on Program is one of the most important and successful upgrading programs the SIU has ever undertaken. It is '« program, and the education of the unlicensed crew, that the job security of the entire membership will be fs7u"red Abulay, Edmund Philadelphia Aguiar, Jose, New York Allen, Enos, San Francisco Allen, J. W., Seattle Altstatt, John, Houston Amat, Kasmoln, New York Anderson, Alfred, Norfolk Anderson, Edgar, New York Annis, George, New Orleans Antonlou, Angelo, New York Aponte, Felix, New York Armada, Alfonso, Baltlmoro Atkinson, David, Seattle Backrak, Daniel, Wilmington Baker, Elmer, Houston Baker, William, Houston Bankston, Claude, New Orleans Barnhill, Elmer, Houston Barrlal, Pablo, New Orleans Baudoln, James, Houston Beavers, Norman, New Orleans Bechllvanis, Nicholas, New York Beck, Arthur, San Francisco Beeching, Marlon, Houston Berger, David, Norfolk Beregria, John, Philadelphia Bergeria, Steve, Philadelphia Beye, Jan, New York Bojko, Stanley, San Francisco Boney, Andrew, Norfolk Bourgot, Albert, Mobile Bowman, Jack, Seattle Boyle, Charles, New Orleans Braunstein, Herbert, Wilmington Brendle, Mack, Houston Broadus, Robert, Mobile Brooks, Tom, New York Browning, Ballard, Baltimore Bryan, Ernest, Houston Bryant, Vernon, Tampa Burch, George, New Orleans Burke, George, New York Burton, Ronald, New York Busalacki, Joseph, Jacksonville Bushong, William, Seattle Butterton, Walter, Norfolk Butts, Bobby, Mobile Butts, Hurmon, Houston Cain, Hubert, Mobile Caldeira, Anthony, Houston Calogeros, Oemetrlos, Seattle Gahagan, Kenneth, Houston Carbone, Victor, San Juan Garner, James, New Drieans Carey, John, New York Garza, Peter, Houston Casanueva, Michael, New Orleans Gavin, Joseph, Houston Castro, Gulllermo, San Juan Giangiordano, Donato, Philadelphia Chestnut, Donald, Mobile Gianniotis, John, New York Chlasson, Richard, New Orleans GiTlaln, Robert, Jacksonville Chrlstenberry, Richard, San Francisco Gllllkin, Leo, San Francisco Chrlstensen, Christian, San Francisco Gomez, Jose, New York Christiansen, Egon, San Francisco Gonzalez. Callxto, San Juan Cisieckl, John, San Francisco Gonzalez, Jose, New York Clegg, William, New York Gorbea, Robert, New York Cofone, William, Wilmington Gorman, James, New York Colson, James, Seattle Gosse, Fred, San Francisco Cooper, Fred, Mobile Green, John, Baltimore Craddock, Edwin, New Orleans Greenwood, Perry, Seattle Crawford, William, Jacksonville Grima, Vincent, New York Cross, Malcolm, Wilmington Guadamud, Luis, New Drieans Curlew, Jack, Yokohama Gustavson, Walter, New York Curry, Leon, Jacksonville Hager, Bertll, New York Dakin, Eugene, Boston Hale, William, New Drieans D'AmIco, Charles, Houston Hanback, Burt, New York Hanstvedt, Alfred, New York Dammeyer, Dan, New York Harvey, Lee J., New Drieans Darvllle, Richard, Houston Davles, John, New York Hawkins, Tom, Seattle Davis, James, Seattle Hazel, John, New Drieans Delgado, Julio, New York Hellman, Karl, Seattle Dickinson, David, Mobile Hicks, Donald, New York . Dixon, James, Mobile Hllburn, Thomas, Mobile Donovan, Joseph, Boston Hill, Charles, Houston Doty, Albert, New Drieans HIrsh, Burton, Baltimore Drake, Woodrow, Seattle Hodges, Raymond, Mobile Hodges, Raymond W., Baltimore Drewes, Peter, New York Hogge, Elbert, Baltimore Duet, Maurice, Houston Homka, Stephen, New York Dunn, Beverly, Mobile Hovde, Arne, Philadelphia Eckert, Arne, Seattle Eddins, John, Baltimore lpsen, Drla, New York James, Calvaln, New York Edelmon, Bill, Houston Jandora, Stanley, New York Engelund, Clayton, New York Jansson, Sven, New York Falrcloth, Charles, Mobile Farhi, Israel, Houston Japper, John, New York Johnson, Fred, Mobile Fell, William, New York Johnson, Ravaughn, Houston Ferrera, Raymond, New Drieans Joseph, Leyal, Philadelphia FInklea, George, Jacksonville Flowers, Eugene, New York Joyner, William, Houston Justus, Joe, Jacksonville Foster, James, Mobile Karatzas, Tom, Baltimore FotI, Sebastian, Wilmington Karlsson, Bo, New York Frey, Charles, Jacksonville Kelsey, Tom, San Francisco Funk, William, New York Kerageorglou, Antolne, New Drieans Kerngood, Morton, Baltimore Kingsley. Jack, San Francisco Kleimola, William, New York Knoles, Raymond, S;^n Francisco Koen, John, Mobile Konls, Perry, New York Koza, Leo, Baltimore Krawczynskl, Stanley, Jacksonville La France, Dave, New York Lambert, Reldus, New Drieans Landron, Manuel, San Juan Lasnansky, Andrew, San Francisco La Soya, Ellgio, Houston Lasso, Robert, San Juan Lataple, Jean, New Drieans Lavolne, Raymond, Baltimore Lawton, Woodrow, Baltlmoro Leake, Herbert, Baltimore LeClaIr, Walter W., New York Lee, Hans, Seattle Levin, Jacob, Baltimore LIbby, George, New Drieans LIneberry, Carl, Mobile Logan, John, Mobile Mackert, Robert, Baltimore Maldonado, Basllo, Baltimore Manning, Denis, Seattle Martlneau, Tom, Seattle Mattloli, Gaetano, New York McCaskey, Earl, New Drieans McCollom, John, Boston McCorvey, Durell, Jacksonville McGlnnIs, Arthur, New Drieans McKlnney, Melville, Philadelphia Hears, Ferlton, New York Meehan, William, Norfolk Meffert, Roy, Jacksonville Merrill, Charles, Mobile Michael, Joseph, Baltimore Miller, Clyde, Seattle Mitchell, William, Jacksonville Mize, Cyril, San Francisco Mladonich, Ernest, New Drieans Moen, Irwin, Baltimore Monardo, Sylvester, New Drieans Morales, Esteban, New York Morris, Edward Jr., Mobile Morris, William, Baltimore Morris, William, Jacksonville Moss, John, New Drieans Moyd, Ervin, Mobile Mullls, James, Mobile Murry, Ralph, San Francisco Myrex, Luther, Mobile Nash, Walter. New York Nelson, Jack, Jacksonville Nicholson, Eugene, Baltimore Nielsen, Vagn, New York Northcutt, James, San Francisco Nuckols, Billy, New York D'Brlen, William, New York D'Connor, William, Seattle DIesen, Carl, San Francisco DIson, Fred, San Francisco DIson, Maurice, Boston Dromaner, Albert, San Francisco Dwen, Burton, Houston Palino, Anthony, New York Palmer, Nick, San Francisco Paradise, Leo, New York Parker, James, Houston Parker, William, New Drieans Pedersen, Dtto, New Drieans Pehler, Frederick, Mobile Pence, Floyd, Houston Perry, Wallace, Jr., San Francisco Pierce, John, Philadelphia Pollanen, VIekko, New Drieans Poulsen, Verner, Seattle Pressly, Donald, New York Price, Blllle, Norfolk Pryor, Clarence, Mobile PuchalskI, Kaslmir, San Francisco Pugllsl, Joseph, New York Puillam, James, San Francisco Radich, Anthony, New Drieans Rains, Horace, Houston Rallo, Salvador, New Orleans Reeves, William, Mobile RIchburg, Joseph, Mobile Rihn, Ewing, New Drieans Riley, William, San Francisco Ringuette, Albert, San Francisco Rivera, Alfonso, San Juan Rodrigues, Lancelot, San Juan Rodriguez, Frank, New York Rodriguez, Dvidio, New York Ruley, Edward, Baltimore Sanchez, Manuel, New York Sanford, Tommie, Houston Schwarz, Robert, Mobile Self, Thomas, Baltimore Sellx, Floyd, San Francisco Sernyk, Peter, New York Sheets, James, Baltimore Sheldrake, Peter, Houston Shorten, James, San Francisco Sipsey, Robert, San Francisco Smith, Lester, Norfolk Smith, Vertis, Tampa Sokol, Stanley, San Francisco Sorel, Johannes, Jacksonville Spuron, John, San Francisco Stockmarr, Sven, New York Suchocki, Leonard, San Francisco Swearingen, Barney, Jacksonville SwiderskI, John, New York Teti, Frank, New York Theiss, Roy, Mobile Thompson, J. R., Houston TIcer, Dan, San Francisco Tillman, William, San Francisco Tirelli, Enrico, New York Todd, Raymond, New Drieans Tolentino, Ted, San Francisco Troche, Gregory, Mobile Turner, Paul, New Orleans UccI, Peter, San Francisco Velazquez, William, New York Walker, Fred, Baltimore Wallace, Edward, New York Wallace, Ward, Jacksonville Wallace, William, Mobile Walters, Herwood, New York Wardlaw, Richard, Houston Ware, Dick, Houston Waters, Aubrey, Seattle Weaver, Harold, Houston Welch, Macon, Houston Whitmer, Alan, New York Wingfield, P. G., Jacksonville Woods, Malcolm, San Francisco Workman, Homer, New Drieans Worley, John, San Francisco Wymbs, Luke, New York Zaragoza, Roberto, New York Zeloy, Joseph, New Drieans m 'A Seniority Honor Holt Now Numbers 165 Seafarers who have completed the 'A'Seniority Upgrading Program have had the opportunity to learn about their Union and itsactivities, rruiking thent-good, informed Union Members. These men are encouraged to take the delegate's job aboard ship and put this new knowledge to work. Following are the names and departments of the 185 Seafarers who have completed the'A'Seniority Upgrading Program. Adans, Francis, Deck Alien, iawrence, Engine Allison, Murphy, Engine Ahmad, Bin, Deck Ames, Ailan, Deck Andrepont, P. J., Engine Arnold, Mott, Deck Barnett, Jay, Engine Bartol, Thomas, Deck Baxter, Alan, Engine Bean, P. L, Deck Beauverd, Arthur, Engine Bellinger, William, Steward Berulls, William, Deck Blletz, John, Engine Blacklok, Richard, Engine Blasquez, Gregory, Engine Boisii, James, Deck Bolen, Timothy, Deck Boles, John, Engine Brackblll, Russell, Deck Bruschlni, Mario, Steward Burke, Lee Roy, Engine Burke, Timothy, Deck Bumette, Barney, Steward Butch, Richard, Engine Camniuso, Frank, Deck Carhart, David, Deck Carruthers, Francis, Engine Castle, Stephen, Deck Cayanaugh, Jackson, Deck Clark, Garrett, Deck Colangelo, Joseph, Deck Conklln, Kevin, Engine Correli, Paul, Engine Cosentiho, Dominic, Deck^^? C^le,iyHehael, Engine October, 1975 Cunningbam, Robert, Deck Daniel, Wadsworth, Engine Davis, William, Deck Day, John, Engine Derke, Michael, Engine Deskins, William, Steward Dising, Maximo, Engine Dobloug, James, Engine Dukehart, David, Engine Ei^eli, Pat, Engine Egeland, Ralph, Deck Escudero, Tomas, Engine Esposito, Gennaro, Engine Ewing, Larry, Steward Farmer, William, Deck Farrapt, John, Deck Fila, Marion, Deck Frsk, Stan, Deck Frost, Stephen, Deck Galka, Thomas, Engine Gallagher, Patrick, Deck Galliano, Marco, Deck Garay, Stephen, Deck Garcia, Robert, Deck Gilliam, Robert, Steward Gotay, Raui, Steward Gower, David, Engine Graham, Patrick, Deck Grimes, M.R., Deck Hapr, Ken, Deck Hale, Earnest, Deck Hailer, John, Engine Hart, Ray, Deck Hawker, Patrick, Deck Haynes, Blake, Enjdno Heick, Carroll, Deck » ' feller, Douglas^ Steward ; • »K, : - Humason, Jon, Deck Hummerick, James, Jr., Steward Hutchinson, Richard, Jr., Engine ivey, D. E., Engine Johnson, M., Deck Jones, Leggette, Deck Jordan, Carson, Deck Kanavos, Panagirtis, Engine Kegney, Thomas, Engine Keith, Robert, Deck Keliey, John, Deck Kelly, John, Deck Kemey, Paul, En^ne Kirksey, Charles, Engine Kittleson, L. Q., Deck Knight, Donald, Engine Konetes, Johnnie, Deck Kunc, Lawrence, Deck Kundrat, Joseph, Steward Umphere, Thomas, Engine Laner, Ronnie, Engine Lang, Gary, Deck Laughlin, Douglas, Engine LeClair, Lester, Steward Lehmann, Arthur, Deck «' Lentsch, Robert, Deck Lesko, Samuel, Deck long, Alton. Engine Lundeman, Louis, Deck Makarewicz, Richard, Engine Mallory, Arthur, Deck Manning, Henry, Steward Marcus, M. A., Deck McAndrew, Martin, Engine McCabe, John, Engine McCabe.T. J., Engine McMnllin, Clarence,, McParland, James, Engine Mllici, Robert, Deck MInix, R. G., Jr., Engine Miranda. John, Engine Moneymaker, Ernest, Engine Moore, C. M., Deck Moore, George, Deck Moore, William, Deck Mortier, William, Deck Mouton, Terry, Engine Noble, Mickey, Deck Nuotio, Ken, Deck Painter, Philip, Engine Paloumbis, Nikolaos, Engine PapageorgioUrpimitrios, Engine Parker, Jason, Deck Patrick, L., Engine Poietti, Pierangelo, Deck Prasinos, George, Deck Reamey, Bert, Engine Restaino, John, Engine Ripley. William, Deck Rivers, Sam, Engine Roback, James, Deck Rodripe^ Charles, Engine Rodriguer^ Robert, Engine Rogers, Geoiie, Engine Rub, Steve, Engine Sabb, Caldwell, Jr., Engine Salley, Robert, Jr., Engine Sanders, Dany, Eiigine Sanger, Alfred, Deck Shaw, Lex, Deck Shaw, Ronald, Engine Silfast, Gecrp, Deck Simonetti, Joseph, Steward Simpson, j^atpon.l^ Sisk, Keith, Deck Smith, D. B., Steward Smith, Robert, Deck Snyder, John, Engine Spell, Gary, Engine Spell, Joseph, Deck Spencer, Craig, Engine Spencer, H. DBEngine Stanfieid, Pete, Deck Stauter, David, Engine Stevens, Duane, Deck Strauss, Grepry, Engine SvQboda, Kvetoslav, Engine Szeihert, Stephen, Steward Tanner, Leroy, Engine Tell, George, Engine Thomas, Robert, Engine Thomas, Timothy, Deck Tralnor, Robert, Deck Trott, Llewellyn, Engine Utterback, Larry, Deck Vain, Thomas, Deck Vaiton, Sidney, Engine Variyi, Thomas, Stevpid Vazpez, Jose, Engine Venus, Steve, Steward Vukmir, George, Deck Walker, Marvin, Engine Wambach, Albert, Deck Waupman, Jerry, Engine Wmffflan, Lee, Deck WUbelm, Maik, Engine Wilson, Richard, Steward Wolfe. John, Deck Woodhwse, Ashton, Engint Wriglii Charlie, Engine Zukler, Han$,^ine Page 23 il A' �r'5-S' LUNDEBERG SCHOOL i:-- EDUCATION • TRAINING • UPGRADING Course Descriptions and Starting Dates Procedures; Emergency Launching Op­ erations. Included in the course is practi­ cal experience in launching, letting go, rowing and maneuvering a lifeboat in seas, recovery of man overboard, fire­ fighting and emergency procedures. Course Requirements: Must have 90 days seatime in any department. Starting Dates: October 2, 16, 30; November 13, 28; December 11, 26; January 8, 22; February 5, 19; March 4, 18; April 1. Deck Department ABLE SEAMAN The course of instruction leading to endorsement as Able Seaman consists of classroom and practical training to in­ clude: Basic Seamanship; Rules of the Road; Wheel Commands; Use of the Magnetic and Gyro Compass; Cargo Handling; Knots, and Splices; Blocks and Booms; Firefighting and Emergency Pro­ cedures; Basic First Aid. Course Requirements: Able Seaman (12 Months—^Any Waters)^You must be 19 years of age; have 12 months seatime as Ordinary Seaman, or be a grad­ uate of HLS at Piney Point and have eight months seatime as Ordinary Sea­ man; be able to pass the prescribed phys­ ical, including eyesight without glasses of no more than 20/100—^20/100 cor­ rected to 20/40—20/20 and have nor­ mal color vision. Able Seaman (Unlimited — Any Wa­ ters) — You must be 19 years of age; have 36 months seatime as Ordinary Seaman or Able Seaman (12 Months); be able to pass the prescribed physical, including eyesight requirements listed above. Engine Department tomated Ships; Firefighting and Emer­ gency Procedures. Course Requirements: Must have rat­ ing (or passed examinations for) FOWT, Electrician, Pumpman, Refrigeration En­ gineer. Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist, Boilermaker, and Deck En­ gine Mechanic. Must show evidence of at least six months seatime in any one or a combination of the following ratings: FOWT,'Electrician, Refrigeration, Pump­ man, Deck Engineer, Machinist, Boiler­ maker, or Deck Engine Mechanic. Starting Dates: October 16; November 13; December 11; January 8; February 5; March 4; April 1. The course of instruction leading to certification as QMED —Any Rating. (Qualified Member of the Engine De­ partment) consists of classroom work and practical training to include: Parts of a Boiler and Their Function; Com­ bustible Control Systems; Steam and Water Systems; Fuel Oil Systems; Lubri­ cating Oil Systems; Hydraulic Oil Sys­ tems; Boiler Construction and Repair; Hand Tools and Their Use; Use of Met­ als; h^ghine Tool Operation; Com­ pressed Air Systems; Fundamentals of Electricity; Principles of Refrigeration; Safe Handling of Combustible Materials; Piping and Valves, Pumps, Evaporators; Auxiliary Diesel Engines; Starting and Securing Main and Auxiliary Diesel En­ gines; Starting and Securing Main and Auxiliary Units; Engineering Casualty Control; All Codes of Operation of Au­ QUARTERMASTER QUARTERMASTER—Recertified Bosun Tom Kelsey (2nd right) and Quarter­ master instructor Chuck Dwyer (left) lead latest course graduates aboard the SS Charles S. Zimmerman at the HLSS in PIney Point, Md. of (I. to r.): James Haynle; Don McKlnney; James Moran; Joseph VIolante; Kjeld Nielsen, and George Lowe. ... ^ . „ . , . ihary Equipment; Starting and Securing Main Engines. Course Requirements: (If you have a Wiper endorsement only)—Must be able to pass the prescribed physical, including eyesight without glasses of no more than 20/100—20/100 corrected to 20/50— 20/30 and have normal color vision. Must have six months seatime as Wiper, or be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have three months seatime as Wiper. (If you have an engine rating such as Electrician)—No requirements. . Starting Dates: November 3, January 12, February 23, April 5. The course of instruction leading to certification as Quartermaster consists of Basic Navigation instruction to include Radar; Loran; Fathometer; RDF; and also includes a review of Basic Seaman­ ship; use of the Magnetic and Gyro Compass; Rules of the Road; Knots and Splices; Firefighting and Emergency Pro­ cedures. Course Requirements: Must hold en­ dorsement as Able Seaman (Unlimited — Any Waters). Starting Dates: October 2, November 13, January 8, February 19, April 1. LIFEBOATMAN DIESELS The course of instruction -leading to certification as Lifeboatman consists of classroom study and practical training to include: Nomenclature of Lifeboat; Lifeboat -Equipment; Lifeboat Com­ mands; Types of Davits and Operating LIFEBOAT—Instructor Paul Allman (right) of the HLSS Lifeboat Course in Pinev Point with his last class of grads of (I. to r.): Dan Nelson; Gary Mitchell; Efrai Velazquez; John Sherpinski, and Wilfredo Ramirez. SIU Scholarship Program One college and two post secondary trade/vocational school scholarships are awarded to Seafarers each year. These scholarships have been specially de­ signed to meet the educational needs of Seafarers. Application requirements are geared for the man who has been out of school several years, so yoii will only be com­ peting with other seamen with similar educational backgrounds. The awards are granted in April, but you should begin your application process now. ship. This award is in the amount of $10,000. 2. Two-year community or junior col­ lege or post secondary trade/voca­ tional schools scholarships. These awards are in the amount of $5000. The trade/vocational awards offer var­ ious options if you wish to continue shipping. In such a program you may develop a trade or skill which would im­ prove your performance aboard ship as well as help you obtain a better paying job when you are ashore. Eligibility requirements are as follows: These are the scholarships offered: 1. Four-year college degree scholar- 1. Must be under 35 yearj of age. Page 24 t The course of instruction leading to endorsement as FOWT (Fireman, Watertender and/or Oiler) consists of^lassroom work and practical training to in­ clude: Parts of a Boiler and Their Func­ tion; Steam and Water Cycle; Fuel Oil and Lube Systems; Fire Fighting and Emergency Procedures. Also included is practical training aboard one of the ships at the school to include: Lighting a Dead Plant; Putting Boilers on the Line; Changing Burners; Operation of Aux- QMED-Any Rating Starting Dates: October 16. November 28, January 26, March 8. >• . • FOWT This may be waived for Seafarers who have completed one or more years in an accredited college or university. 2. Have not less than two years of actual employment on vessels of companies signatory to Seafarers Welfare Plan (three years for $10,000 scholarship). 3. Have one day of employment on a vessel in the sixth-month period immediately proceeding date of application. The four-week course covers: types, designs, construction and characteristics of various diesel engines; nomenclature and principal design features of all parts of diesel engines; formulas and hydraulic 4. Have 90 days of employment on a vessel in the previous calendar year. Pick up a scholarship application now. They are available in the ports or you may write to the following address aqd request a copy of the Seafarers Applica­ tion: Seafarers Welfare Plan College Scholarships 275 20th Street Brooklyn, New York 11215 Scholarships For Dependents Four scholarships are awarded to de­ pendents of Seafarers. These four-year scholarships are for $10,000 each at any accredited college or university. If you have three years sea time, encourage your children to apply. They should request the Dependents Application from the above address. Seafarers Log • ' i. .A • * « ^ ^ S "l i » 1 . i ' i S. y.'%. V-.j • s fc -n^ i "i ^ V 1 ^ .- I k i \ > a ^ I » • V' • . li i. t. •« i • \ I •. �S^IXS^ cutting. On completion of the course, an HLS Certificate of Graduation will be awarded. Course Requirements: Engine depart­ ment personnel must hold endorsement as OMED—Any Rating; deck and steward department personnel must hold any rating. Starting Dates: November 28; Decem­ ber II, February 5, March 18. principles; introduction to fuel, air, lubri­ cation and exhaust systems; use of vari­ ous gauges, meters and instruments used on diesel engines; care, operations main­ tenance and recording of diesel engine performance; signals used between bridge and engine room; fundamentals of elec­ tricity and refrigeration; basic fire fight­ ing, first aid and safety. Course Requirements: No require­ ments for those who are not interested in receiving the Coast Guard license. Starting date: January 5. WELDING The course of instruction in basic welding consists of classroom and onthe-job training including practical train­ ing in electric arc welding and cutting; and oxy-acetylene. brazing, welding and OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF REFRIGERATED CONTAINERS The course of instruction leading to cer­ tification as Refrigerated Container Me­ chanic consists of both classroom and on-the-job training that includes the fol­ lowing: instruction covering all units on refrigeration, electrical and engine tune-up on gasoline and diesel units, operation, maintenance and trouble shooting on all refrigeration units, instruction of funda­ mentals of operation and servicing and diagnostic procedures used with electrical circuitry. Course Requirements: Applicants must hold Coast Guard endorsements as Elec­ trician and Refrigerating Engineer or QMED-Any Rating. Length of Course: The normal length of the course is four (4) weeks. Starting Date: November 17. HARRY LUNDEBERG SCHOOL OF SEAMANSHIP UPGRADING APPLICATION Name. Forty-two Seafarers and one Inland Boatman have already successfully com­ pleted studies at the SIU-IBU Academic Study Center in Piney Point, Md., and have achieved high school diplomas. The Lundeberg High School Program in Piney Point offers all Seafarers—re­ gardless of age — the opportunity to achieve a full high school diploma. The study period ranges from four to eight weeks. Classes are small, permitting the teachers to concentrate on the individual student's progress. Any Seafarer who is interested in taking advantage of this oppo.-tunity to continue his education can apply in two ways: Go to an SIU office in any port and you will be given a GED Pre-Test. This test will cover five general areas: English Grammar and Literature; So­ cial Studies, .Science and Mathematics. (First) (Middle) Mo./Day/Year Address (Street) , Telephone #. (City) (Zip Code) (State) (Area Code) District Seniority Book Number Date Book Was Issued Fort Presently Registered In_ .Port Issued. Endorsement(s) Now Held _ Social Security #. Piney Point Graduate: • Yes No • (if so, fill in below) Endorsement(s) Received. to. Entry Program: From (Dates Attended) Upgrading Program: , Endorsement(s) Received to. From, (Dates Attended) Do you hold a letter of completion for Lifeboat: • Yes • No; Fire Fighting: • Yes • No Dates Available for Training I Am Interested In: DECK AB-12 Months AB Unlimited Quartermaster Lifeboatman STEWARD ENGINE • Electrician • Asst. Cook • QMED • Dk. Eng. • Chief & Baker • FWT • Jr. Eng. • Chief Cook • Oiler • Pumpman • Steward • Dk. Mech. • Machinist • Reefer • Welder • Boilermaker • Advanced Pumpman Procedures • LNG/LPG • Advanced Electrical Procedures • Diesel • Refrigeration Container Mechanic RECORD OF SEATIME — (Show only amount needed to.upgrade in rating checked above or attach letter of service, whichever is applicable.) SHIP SIGNATURE RATING HELD DATE OF SHIPMENT DATE OF DISCHARGE DATE RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: LUNDEBERG UPGRADING CENTER, PINEY POINT, MD. 20674 j Name _ Book No. j Address (Street) (City or Town) I I Last grade completed Last year attended I I Complete this form and mail to: Margaret Nalen I Director of Academic Education I Harry Lundeberg School I Piney Point, Maryland 20674 I Steward Department CHIEF STEWARD The course of instruction includes classroom and on-the-job training. The Chief Steward will select food and stores for a long voyage to include nutritionally balanced daily menus. He will partici­ pate in all phases of steward department operations at the school, including com­ missary, bake shop and galley. Course Requirements: Three years seatime in ratings above Third Cook and bold "A" Seniority in the SIU; or six months seatime as Third Cook or Assis­ tant Cook; six months as Cook and Baker; six months seatime as Chief Cook and holder of a Certificate of Satisfac­ tory Completion from the HLS Assis­ tant Cook, Second Cook and Baker, and Chief Cook Training Programs; or 12 months seatime as Third Cook or As­ sistant Cook, 12 months seatime as Cook and Baker, and six months seatime as Chief Cook, and holder of a Certificate of Satisfactory Completion of the HLS Chief Cook Training Program. Starting Dates: October 2, November 13, December 26, February 5, March 18. ASSISTANT COOK The course of instruction for the rat­ ing Assistant Cook includes classroom and on-the-job training in preparing and cooking fresh, canned and frozen vege­ tables; how to ser\'e vegetables hot. cold or as salad; menu selection of vegetables to attain the best methods for prepara­ tion, portion control, dietary values and serving procedures. Course Requirements: Twelve months seatime in any Steward Department En­ try Rating. Entry Ratings who have been accepted into the Harry Lundeberg School and show a desire to advance in the Steward Department must have a minimum of three months seatime. Starting Dates: October 30, December 11, January 22, March 4. COOK AND BAKER The course of instruction includes classroom and on-the-job training in bak- October, 1975 The test will be sent to the "Lundeberg School for grading and evaluation. Or write directly to the Harry Lun­ deberg School. A test booklet and an answer sheet will be mailed to your home or to your ship. Complete the tests and mail both the test booklet and the answer sheet to the Lundeberg School. (See application on this page.) During your stay at the school, you will receive room and board, study ma­ terials and laundry. Seafarers will pro­ vide their own transportation to and from the school. Following are the requirements for eligibility for the Lundeberg High School Program: 1. One year's seatime. 2. Initiation fees paid in full. 3. All outstanding monetary obliga­ tions, such as dues and loans paid in full. I meet the requirements listed above and I am interested in furthering my edu­ cation. I would like more information on the Lundeberg High School Program. Date of Birth (Last) • • • • High School Program Is Available to All Seafarers (Zip) I ing bread, pies, cakes and cookies; prep­ aration of desserts such as custards, pud­ dings, canned fruit and gelatin desserts. The Cook and Baker will be able to de­ scribe preparation of all breakfast foods, and be familiar with menu selection of breakfast foods, and bread and desserts for appropriate meals. Course Requirements; Twelve months seatime as Third Cook; or 24 months seatime in Steward Department; six months of which must be as Third Cook or Assistant Cook; or six months as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and a holder of a Certificate of Satisfactory Completion from the HLS Assistant Cook Training Course. Starting Dates: October 2, 16. 30; November 13. 28; . December 11, 26; January 8, 22; February 5, 19; March 4, 18; April 1. •n % CHIEF COOK The course of instruction includes classroom and on-the-job training in preparation of soups, sauces and gravies. The student will be able to describe prep­ aration of thickened or clear soups, and explain preparation and use of special sauces and gravies. The Chief Cook will be able to state the primary purpose of cooking meat and define cooking terms used in meat cookery, and describe prin­ ciples and methods of preparing and cooking beef, pork, veal. lamb, poultry and seafood. Course Requirements: Twelve months seatime as Cook and Baker; or three years seatime in the Steward Depart­ ment. six months of which must be as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, and six months as Cook and Baker; or si? months seatime as Third Cook or Assist ant Cook and six months seatime as Cook and Baker, and holder of a Cer­ tificate of Satisfactory Completion of the HLS Assistant Cook, and Cook and Bak­ er Training Program; or 12 months sea­ time as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and six months seatime as Cook and Baker, and holder of a Certificate of , Satisfactory Completion of the HLS Cook and Baker Training Program. • f r % •./4 Starting Dates: October 16, November 28, January 8. February 19, April 1. Note: Courses and starting dates are subject to change at any time. Any change will be noted in the LOG. Page 25 • "V , ?: �Through HLSS Program Seafarers Earn High School Diplomas -- 'jw ' f.i&SSf';*'K (•'Wiir-\ ••••• L,-,i Getting their HLSS General Educational Development (GED) Program high school diplomas last month were (2nd left) Recertified Bosun Tom Keisey and (2nd right) 'A' Seniority QMED Upgrader Michael Coyle. With them are school officials (I. to r.) Margaret Nalen, Academic Department director; Hazel Brown, president and Bob Kaimus, Vocational Education Department director. Sea­ farer Coyle graduated from Piney Point in 1971 earning his fireman-watertender endorsement two years later. General Educational Development (GED) Program graduate George Taylor (right) gets his State of Maryland high school diploma from HLSS Director of Academic Education Margaret Nalen at Piney Point, Md. recently. Brother George Taylor Brother George Taylor, who has been a Seafarer since 1969, recently completed the GED program at the Limdeberg School and earned his high school diploma. Seafarer Taylor left school in the tenth grade. "When I read about the GED program at HLSS in the Seafar­ ers Log, I saw it as a real opportunity for me," he said. Brother Taylor says that his travels as a Seafarer and his work in the Stew­ ard Department made him realize that he needed his high school diploma. "You've got to have a knowledge of books if you want to advance" he said. Brother Taylor added that he would recommend the Lundeberg School's GED program to all Seafarers. "If high school had been like this, I would never have dropped out," he said. He added that, "Everything about the Lundeberg School helps you learn and want to learn more. The classrooms, the living facilities, and the system of study are all excellent. And the teachers are very helpful. They work with you as an in­ dividual, and they'll give you all the help you need." In addition to earning his high school diploma at HLSS, Se^arer Taylor also took advantage of the opportunity for vocational advancement at the school. He recently completed the upgrading program for Cook and Baker offered by the Vocational Education Department. Hall Asks NMC to Back Cargo forPreference the Arctic sealift nor the tugs to pull Continued from Page 2 enacted which wiO give the American merchant marine a fairer slice of the naton's shipping business. He urged them to develop a more potent presence in Washington, D.C. A critical problem, tied to the pre­ vailing economic picture, according to Hall, is the high cost of borrowing money which has put a real damper on new ship constructicm. "Maritime leaders have been talking among themselves, instead of taking their message to the American public," Hall asserted. "Because of this," he said, "Government leaders do not under­ stand the problems or importance of the maritime industry." He pointed, how­ ever to an important shift, noting that the Democratic Party had ignored the industry in the 1972 election, but that Democratic candidates are "coming to us" this year and talking about the mari­ time industry. Also a featured speaker at the mari­ time conference was Tow Crowley, pres­ ident of Crowley Maritime Corp., who emphasized the important impact of the Maritime Act of 1970. "Without that act," Crowley declared, "Crowley Mari­ time could never have built the barges Page 26 them." He credited Paul Hall as the one person most responsible for the pas­ sage of this legislation. Ibe key provi­ sion, according to Crowley, was the ex­ tension of loan guarantees to the towing industry for the construction of equip­ ment. "The wisdom of this move has been dramatically proved," Crowley said. He estimates tbat the nation will realize a $7.2-billion return in petro­ leum resources because of this foreri^t. Joining a distinguished panel of ex­ perts in talks on various facets of the conference theme, "Elemraits erf Inter­ national Trade", IBU of the Pacific President Merle Adlum led the discus­ sion in the Workshop on Transporta­ tion. He also served as chairman of the Unity Dinner which followed the con­ ference. Adlum was honored at the dinner as the Pacific Coast labor leader contrib­ uting most for the year to the objec­ tives of the National Maritime Council. In this activity, maritime labor is in full partnership with industry and the Federal Maritime Administration in seeking to build a strong American-flag merchant marine. Brother Michael Coyle Seafarer Michael Coyle recently earned his high school diploma through the GED Program at the Limdeberg School. Brother Coyle graduated from HLSS as a trainee in September, 1971. He first returned to the school in 1973 and earned his FOWT endorsement. In 1975, he earned his QMED endorse­ ment through the upgrading program at HLSS as well as his high school diploma, and he is currently enrolled as an 'A' Seniority upgrader. Seafarer Coyle is a resident of Phila­ delphia, Pa. He dropped out of high school in the twelfth grade, but says "I've always wanted my high school diploma and so 1 decided to take ad­ vantage of the GED program here at Piney Point." Brother Coyle feels that the teachers at HLSS make the Lundeberg School very different from an ordinary high school. "There's a much better relation­ ship between the teacher and the stu­ dent here," he said. "All your classes are very individualized and the teachers are always willing to help you." Seafarer Coyle called the academic and vocational opportunities at HLSS, "a good deal." He said, "This school is a real advantage for all Seafarers, and I'd recommend the GED program to any brother who wanted a high school diploma." Brother Coyle plans to continue to advance his career as a Seafarer through the programs at the Lundeberg School. He says he will enroll in the adr: vanced courses for QMED's that will be offered later this year through the HLSS Vocational Education Depart­ ment. Lifeboat Diplomas Go to 8 HLSS Lifeboat Course Instructor Paul Allman (far right) poses with his latest graduating class as some show off their diplomas. From (I. to r.) are; Roberto Maldonado; Oswaido Gonzales; Jose Quiones; EusebiloGonsales; Paul Stubblefield; Gerald Payhe; Heriberto Ponce, and Byron Ginter. Notify Union Continued from Page 5 In no event should a crewmember must be gjiven no later than 1 p.m. on leave a vessel until his rq}lacement ar­ rives. Friday. The Union will continue to fight any The ship's chairman or ship's com­ attempts by foreign competitors to take mittee member should notify Headquar­ ters that a replacement will be needed. away a job held by an SlU seaman. But If a crewmember has given sufficient only with the full cooperation of the notice and Headquarters has been ad­ ship's chairman and committee can the vised, then the Union will have ample fight to keep all SlU jobs secure be successful. time to find a replacement Seafarers Log �House Bill Bars Fishermen From Jones Act Injury Benefit In another attack on the Jones Act, a bill has been introduced in the House of Representatives which would deny U.S. fishermen the protection of the personal injury provisions of the Act. Under the Jones Act a U.S. fisherman has the right to sue an employer in court for negligence which results in injury or death and, if he is successful, he may receive a judgement which covers all past, present and future dam­ ages. In place of the injury and death com­ pensation system provided by the Jones Act, a system which also covers seamen, this legislation would substitute a limited schedule of benefits which, once fixed by a Benefits Review Board, could not The Baud of Trustees of Oie Sea­ farers Wettare and Peuion Phm has accepted a revision in the optical benefit. Effective Jan. 1, 1976 Seafarus meeting the basic eii|^iiity require­ ments end tMr depndents need no loafer pMbrouize a contracted opti­ cian in mder to recdh^e the optical benefitjf up to $30 every two yiprs Mi be reversed or revised by any- other official or court of the United States. The schedule of benefits would be computed under a complicated system which takes into consideration the ex­ tent of the injury, the age of the injured, industry average wages and othn fac­ tors but does not consider pain or other subjective, personal factors. This legislation also endangers safe working conditions aboard U.S. fishing ve^els because it not only fails to im­ pose new safety or health standards, but it also only provides for voluntary com­ pliance of fninimum safety Standards by owners and restricts government inflec­ In a statement released by die AFL-^ CIO Ad Hoc Committee on hfaritfaiM Industry Problems, it was pointed oat that die Jones Act coven^e *is more suited to die reaiides of the faidnstry and to the fishermen's needs, and the Ad Hoc Committee strongly oi^Nises any change." tion of vessds to those requested vessel owners. At present the bill, designated HR. 9716, is pending before the House Merdhant Marine and Fisheries Committee, and has not yet been scheduled f(v hearings. Two Top Chief Stevrards Retire fmr u eye examhiation and a pair olgiasBes. Under the revised provimn, d%lhie Seafarers may go to miy optician and must submit the paid bfll, ahmg with Ae SIU daim form to the Plan office. The Man will then directily reimburse each man iqp to $30 for ^ Mi. Deposit in the SIU Blood Bank ^ It's Your Life Making their retirement speeches to the assembled membership at the monthly meeting at Headquarters on Oct. 6 were Chief Stewards Joseph N. Powers (left) and Sydney P. "Aussie" Shrimpton. Brother Powers joined the SIU in 1942 in the port of New York "rising from messboy to chief steward" and sailing in that rating for 24 years. Brother Shrimpton joined the Union also in 1942 in the port of Boston and had sailed 53 years at the time of his retirement, 34 of them as a chief steward. 4 SCHEDULE OF INCREASED BENEFITS MADE POSSIBLE FROM INCREASED CONTRIBUTIONS BENEFITS Death Accidental Dismemberment CURRENT BENEFITS $4,000.00 None. I ' ' • •" ' . A,.--'• • ,-1. .••-•-w:' - • . • • .'ym-i:- '-y ^ : , Surgical Per schedule up to a maximum of $450.00 per confinement. In Hospital Doctors Visits $4.00 per day up to date of surgery—^Maximum 31 days. Maternity Optical $300.00 maximum for each child. $25.00 for eligibles/dependents who live in a city where Aere is no contracted optician. Once every 2 years. $30.00 daily—Private room. Hospital Room & Board Intensive Care Hospital Extras $75.00 per day. $300.00 for 1st 31 days; Aereafter up to anoAer $300.00—^Maximum $600.00. Pension . $250.00 per monA. Vacati<Mi $1,000 for Group III, $1,200 for Group H, $1,400 for Group I key ratings. INCREASED BENEFITS $5,000.00 payable only to designated beneficary of eligibles who are included in the following category, spouse, child, stepchild, mother, father, grandparent, brother, sister, half-brother, half-sister, grandchild, stepbrother, stepsister, stepmother, step­ father. If any eligible employee suffers an accidental loss not arising out of or in the course of employment will receive as follows: $5,000.00 1. Loss of 2 hands $5,000.00 2. Loss of 2 feet $5,000.00 3. Loss of 2 eyes . ... . . $5,000.00 4. Loss of 1 hand and 1 foot . . $5,000.00 5. Loss of 1 hand and 1 eye ... $5,000.00 6. Loss of 1 foot and 1 eye . . . $2,500.00 7. Loss of 1 hand . . $2,500.00 8. Loss of 1 foot . . $2,500.00 9. Loss of sight 1 eye Total amount payable on account of more than one of the losses listed and sus­ tained by the injured employee in any one accident—^Maximum: $5,000.00. Plan will pay cost of surgery per Surgical Schedule up to a maximum of $600.00. $15.00 for Ae first day. $ 10.00 for Ae second day. $ 6.00 per day Aereafter for 58 days—^Maximum 60 days. When surgery is per­ formed, benefits are payable only up to date of surgery. $500.00 Maximum for each child. May be payable to hospital, doctor or member. $30.00 for eligibles/dependents who live in a city where there is no contracted optician. Once every 2 years. Private room-^plan pays Ae hospital's average semi-private rate. Full cost of Intensive Care. Actual charges for miscellaneous hospital expenses wiA exception of Radiation Aerapy, physicians services, private nurses or luxuries or conveniences not directly associated wiA hospital care. Maximum 60 days Tor each confinement. $350.00' per monA for employees who reAe and submit applications on or after June 16,1975. $1,400 for Group IH, $1,800 for Group H, $2,200 for Group I key ratiiigs. NOTE: A complete digest of Surgical, Wellare, Pension and Vacation benefitswiil be available at aD Union halls in about a mouA. October, 1975 Page 27 L h �••SEAF A"-'"- - V •- ^ •.;S V/futTZrv^ •rm .. LOG October, 1975 - CMflcUl pubUcatleit •! tb« SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL ONION • Atlaatle, Onlf, Lakes and Inland Waters District' AFL-CIO 271 to or The following Seafarers and other concierned mdivtduals, 271 in all, have demonstrated an active interest in participating in political and legislative mtiviiies which are vliaiiohothour job security and our social and economic welfare, by voluntarily donating $100 or more to the Seafarers Political Activities ^ Donation (SPAD) fund since the beginning of 1975. (The kiw prohibits the use of any union money, such as dues, initiation fees, etc., for political activities. The most effective way the trade umonist can take part in politics is through voluntary political contributions.) Eleven who have realized haw important it i^J^i ^lte SW^s voice be heard in the Halls of Congress have contributed $200, three have contributed $300, and one $600. For the rest of the year, the LOG will be running the SPAD honor rolls became ike Union feels that in the upcoming years our political role must be moinfained if the liyelihoods arc to tn hfi nrnter-fe/t • ' • ' '^"1 1 1 • 1 •' '' 1 • 1 ' " 11.111— • • of Seafarers are be protected. AliisyBDS) R. A. Cosajpf<»i, W* Adisoa^ W. C<Hiklia,K. Spnvin, BL I ^R.N. Sela«r^-Ri.,3;^' SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION r $' Afl«,J. Ammam, W. 3 iUniasco, B. 3 AnderMMiyD. AndeisonbE, Anderson, J. E. Annis,G. AronicajA. Amdte, L. "^Arthofer^P. Adbaa5on,E. ^ AwrSjA. |kTery,R.H. iBabkowskijT. ^ Biuley, J. I Batlila^N.N. ~ Baum, A J,-. ^ BcBinger/W. Beiger,p. '$2Qoo^ Coi]etta,P» Conistnt, W.E, Cross AL Cnrtis,T.K. Davis L .31 Davis, T. DeGnraaan,i^ Dnnetrjw^L Dfwi^P* Ddcote,C. Dwyer, j. Edwards K. Caffey,J. , Gla3E^:R.:Wi; GlideweU,T. ^anipbe]l,D. GoIder,L Address. S^er,L Sjamsmyzal,^ Siiiifli,H.C. $Qrel,L Spi»cer,G. Spi^,iL Spuron, 1. Stanings,F.' . State City S.S. No.. .Zip Code SPAD is a separate setrecated fund. Its proceeds are used to further Its objects and purposes including, but not limited to furthering the political, social and economic interests of Seafarer seamen, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to politicial candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because Of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of membership in the Union (SlUNA AGLIWD) or of employ­ ment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD at the above address, certified mail within thirty days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if inveluntary. Support SPAD to protect and further your economic. IA copy of our report filed with the appropriate supervisory officer is (or will be) available for purchase from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402.) Signature of Solicitor 1975 Port *20' Stephens, Vf. W; Snnicli^ R. H. IlbineivC. ^E. €«a!d,T. Grissom, F. ::'Giiariifo,:Lk, Gnertin, L. MDSer^Ll l4linipliri«, A. L. l^ngnnni, C. Lee,J.F. Orils Jr.,jLw Ban, Sr., W. Hardii^^ ' lEMttph, 'E* Justus,!. Kanoa, M. :Eajstnia^:A.Vv^ KeUer,P. Keingodd;,M. Kelly,G, isaufelH. VJ. JCompfon, W, S%iaFpo,M.^ Dotterer,!. Droxak, F, , ' jB|<mn,G. BnMdts,S.T. Bi»wn^G. Bi^ant, B. ,P. Setzec^S. Contributor's Name DidraiiM»ko, J, DiGM»gio,L;| DmdsW.J. . Dol^on,p. Donnelian, A. Garcu^ ' Gardj.C.L.'" '' Gaskjin,H. Gepme, C* GiII,]P.Dv ^ajrfoda^;'^ BROOKLYN, N. Y. 11232 Date. Blnitt,!. Besns^ BdHiser, L. 'iMFlsclww, H. ' Bradreau, R. F1orons,C.D. Fmtekl. 1^7 C. itoyne,F. Fnriito^H.S. Iovino,L. Brand, H. 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Mee^i^r, E, .M^d^ird,II»! ;Ms«se2's:€, Michael, I. MilSer^CE, $600 Honor Roll Wfiliani^ti. P^^n, B, . Pomerlane, R. $300 Honor Roll Bubaks, H. Hall, P. Pulver, E. $200 Honor Roll Batchelor, A. Brooks, S. T. Gatewood, L. Curtis, T. Loper, C. Jones, L. Makin,W. Paradise, L. Parrish, J. M. Richardson, N.' Seabron, S. Wilson, J. W^qhistjG^ Wolf, P. Yahia,S. �'V; a. ,•( i ^ -fr<^,T5^'-4^.«5v »»»»¥-??•!>- Tjr iwneiit piaraiit^ if^liliE^i^iElii limilNATICIIfAi» UNIOR •' - v., • . :^i-. jv^tf.0,,-i Si.!- • X '• i; ,, 'V• . CnU, Lakes and Inland Waters Dlstrlet* AFL-C14 SEAFARERS LOG Election Supplemenf v--^,^|^i^; r October, 1975- "'1^ rvSfiw-.wrv.s- r- W : 1975 Election Supplement SlU .•'iiHii'x *Pv.j'...' - •,V "-"to-.- -> ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES & INLAND WATERS DISTRICT Election This supplement on the 1975 SIU elections is published for your information and con­ venience. It contains: • Voting Procedures • Article XIII of the SIU Constitution • Sample Ballot NOTE: The full Report of the Credentials Committee on Candidates for General Election appeared in the September 1975 Seafarers Log. I Here Are the Voting Procedures Secret ballots, for the election of officers and job holders for for the term 1976-1979, will be available to members of the Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District of the Seafarers International Union of North America in 24 U.S. ports, in Puerto Rico and in Yokohama, Japan from Nov. 1 through Dec. 31. The ballot will contain the names of all qualified candidates as was determined by the Union's Creden­ tials Committee and membership in accordance with the Union's Constitution. The election will be conducted by a mail ballot as provided by the Union's amended Constitution. Secret ballots, together with self-addressed, stamped enve­ lopes for mailing, will be available to full-book mem­ bers in good standing at union halls in Alpena, Mich.; Baltimore, Md.; Boston, Mass.; Brooklyn, N.Y.; Buf­ falo, N.Y.; Chicago, 111.; Cleveland, Ohio; Duluth, Minn.; Frankfort, Mich.; Houston, Tex.; Jackson­ ville, Fla.; Mobile, Ala.; New Orleans, La.; Norfolk, Va.; Philadelphia, Pa.; Piney Point, Md.; Port Arthur, Tex.; River Rouge, Mich.; San Francisco, Calif.; Seattle, Wash.; St. Louis, Mo.; Tampa, Fla.; Toledo, Ohio; Wilmington, Calif, as well as Santurce, Puerto Rico and Yokohama, Japan. A full list of cities and street addresses where bal­ lots will be available accompanies this kory. Election procedures are spelled out in detail in Article XIII of the SIU Constitution which is printed in this special supplement of the Log. Seafarers may pick up their ballots and mailing envelopes from 9 a.m. until noon, Mondays through Saturdays, except on legal holidays, at any of the designated port-city locations from Nov. 1 through Dec. 31. Mailing envelopes containing ballots must be post­ marked no later than Midnight, Dec. 31, 1975 and must be received by Jan. 5,1976. Only full-book members in good standing are eligi­ ble to vbte. Each member must present his book to the port agent or the agent's designated representative when the member secures his ballot, his ballot enve­ lope and a postage-paid, pre-addressed envelope in which to return the ballot envelope- containing the ballot. When the member receives his ballot, his book will be stamped with the word "voted" and the date. The top part of the ballot above the perforated line will be retained by the port agent. (continued on next page) II 1 Whore To Pick Up Ballots Seated .. from 9 a.m. until noon, Monday through Saturday, excluding holidays, Nov. 1 through Dec. 31 at the « | --•foUowing port locatipiB-;\ • • •/V BALTIMORE, MD.^1216 East Baltimore Street BOSTON, MASS.--215 Essex Street BROOKLYN, N.Y.—675 Fourth Avenue BUFFALO, N.Y,—290 Franklin Street CHICAGO, ILL.—-9383 Ewing Avenue, South CLEVELAND, OHIO—1290 Old River Road DULUTH, MINN.—2014 West Third Street FRANKFORT, MICH,—417 Main Street HOUSTON, TEXAS—5804 Canal Street JACKSONVILLE, FLA.—3315 Liberty Street MOBILE, ALA.—1 South Lawrence Street NEW ORLEANS, LA.—630 Jackson Avenue NORFOLK, VA.—115 Third Street PHILADELPHIA, PA.—2604 South Fourth St. PINEY POINT, MD.—St. Mary's County PORT ARTHUR, TEX.—534 Ninth Avenue RIVER ROUGE, MICH 10225 West Jefferson Avenue SAN FRANCISCO, CAUF.--13y Mission St. ... •„ . SANTURCE, PUERTO RICO—1313 Fernandex Juncos, Stop 20 SEATTLE, WASH.-—2505 First Avenue ST. LOUIS, MO.—4577 Gravois Boulevard TAMPA, FLA.—2610 West Kennedy Blvd. TOLEDO, OHIO—935 Summit Street WILMINGTON, CALIF.—510 North Broad Avenue ^ YOKOHAMA, JAPAN—Room 801, Nohkyo Kyosai Bldg. 1-2 Kaigan-Dori, Naka-ku r' �•4m. t:, (continued from preceding p^e) two members did not meet the eligibility rules laid out In cases where a member does not produce his in the Union Constitution, as shown by the Creden­ book, or where there is a question about his being in tials Committee Report and membership action on it. good standing or otherwise eligible to vote, the mem­ Under the Union's Constitution and the law, there ber will receive a mailing envelope of a different color was no choice but to find such brothers not qualified. marked with the word "challenge," and his book shall (The full Credentials Committee Report appeared in be stamped "Voted Challenge" and the date. the Septembm: 1975 Seafarers Log.) Absentee ballots will be available to members who The qualified candidates and the offices to which believe they will be at sea or in a Public Health Ser­ they are seeking election are: vice Hospital during the voting period, and unable to ^uis C. Babin, Jr., Paul Hall, Walter LeQair, Glenn secure a ballot. Requests for absentee ballots must be WdUs, president; Frank Drozak, executive vice presimade by registered or certified mail postmarked no later than midnight, Nov. IS and must be delivered no later than Nov. 25, 1975. The requests must be mailed to the Secretary-Treasurer's office at SIU Headquarters in Brooklyn. Seafarers requesting ab­ OM yitt df tte oi^ SKJ CW sentee ballots are cautioned to include with the re­ vHWkb dtedk wl0i rain for dtadiMis quest the address vffiere they want the ballot to be ^coacons flie dectkoB dt coadidotftB odw oca mailed. ni^pused for offiee. Hie secfiMi Once he receives his ballot and envelopes, the member's vote becomes completely secret since, after candidates who are iii!«^|»osied for he marks his ballot in secret, he inserts it into the office or job abaH be considered eiecfed to envelope marked "Ballot," se^s it and places it into fttad office or ^ob, and ttat Ite liaffjdi^ Comr the mailing envelope already addressed to the De­ "^fmittee dhafl not have to count the votes tot positary Bank, seals the mailing envelope and mails it. a^y such candhtote. While he must sign his name on the first line of the The entire secthm, contained in Articie : upper lefthand comer of the mailing envelope, and jm. Section ^ of the SIU Coiistitntionr print his name and book number on the second line, reads as foBows: the secrecy of the ballot—^which is encased in an un­ ^ **4 canffidaie nnfqn><><s^ marked b^ot envelope—^is complete. job Shan be deemed elected to snch office No ballot will be opened for counting until all i or job notwithstanding that his name may envelopes containing valid ballots have first been opened, the ballot envelope removed intact, and all appear on the ballot Hie Union Tallying ballot envelopes mixed together. In no way will there Cmninittee sliaA not be required to ftrily be any connection between the mailing envelope— cfMUj^kdely ffie results of the vothig for snch containing the Seafarer's name—and the ballot en­ nmqiposed candidate but shall certify hi dimr velope or the ballot itself. report, that snch um^iKffied candidate has Ballots will be counted by a rank-and-file Union been i^ted to such office or job. The ElecTallying Committee consisting of two members timi Rqport Meeting shall accqyt ffie above elected from each of the eight Constitutional Ports. certiffiatkm of ffie Uidosi TdBy^g They will be elected in December. In addition to the 49 candidates found qualified. •: ?'•. dent; Joseph DiGiorgio, secretary-treasurer; Cal Tan­ ner, vice president in charge of contracts and contract enforcement; Earl Shepard, vice president in charge of the Atlantic Ctoast; Lindsey J. Williams, vice presi­ dent in charge of the Gulf Coast; Paul Drozak, vice president in charge of the Lakes and Inland Waters. Fred Famen, Leon Hall, Jr., William H. Hall, Edward X. Mooney, headquarters representatives; George McCartney, New York agent; Ted Babkowski. Jack Caffey, Angus Campbell, Perry D. Ellis, Luige lovino, Frank Mongelli, Michael Sacco, Keith Terpe, Herman M. Troxclair, New York joint patrol­ men. John F. Fay, Philadelphia agent; Albert (Al) Bernstein, William (Red) Morris, Philadelphia joint patrolmen; Benjamin Wilson, Baltimore agent; Tony Kastina, Robert Pomerlane, Baltimore jmnt patrol­ men; Louis Neira, Mobile agent; David L. Dickenson, Harold J. Fischer, Robert L. Jordan, Mobile joint patrolmen. C. J. "Buck" Stephens, New Orleans agent; Thomas E. Gould, Louis Guarino, Stanley Zeagler, New Orleans joint patrolmen; Robert F. (Mickey) Wilbum, Houston agent; Frank "Scottie" Aubusson, Peter E. Dolan, Roan Lightfoot, Franklin Taylor, Houston joint patrolmen; Steve Troy, San Francisco agent; Arthur C. Lehmann (this candidate has been determined to be qualified to run for the job of port agent for San Francisco, but upon hearing the report of the Credentials Committee he stated that his desig­ nation should have been that of joint patrolman. Since he met the required qualifications to run for both jobs, the membership acted to modify the Credential Committee's report to reflect that he is qualified to be a candidate for joint patrolman), Pasquale (Pat) Marinelli, Joseph Sacco, San Francisco joint patrol­ men; Jack Bluitt, Detroit agent; Roy Boudreau, De­ troit joint patrolman. Present SIU Constitutional Ports are New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Mobile, New Orleans, Hous­ ton, Detroit and San Francisco. SIU Constitution Rules on Elections no earlier than July IS and no later than August 15 ci the election year. The Secretary-Treasurer is charged with safekeeping of these letters and shall turn them over to the Credentials Committee upon the latter's request. Section 2. Credentials Committee. (a) A Credentials Committee shall be elected at the regular meeting in August of the election year, at the port where Headquarters is located. It shall consist of six (6) full book members in attendance at the meeting, with two (2) members to be elected from each of the Deck, Engine and Stewards Departments. No officer. Headquarters Repre­ sentative. Port Agent or Patrolman, or candidate for office or the job'of Headquarters Representative, Port Agent or Patrolman, shall be eligible for election to this Committee, except as provided for in Article X, Section 4. In the event any committee member is unable to serve, the Committee shall suspend until the President or Executive Vice-Presi­ dent, or the Secretary-Treasurer, in that order, calls a special meeting at the port where Headquarters is located in order to elect a replacement. The Committee's results shall be by majority vote, with any tie vote being resolved by a majority vote of the membership at a special meeting called for that purpose at that Port. (b) After its election, the Committee shall immediately go into session. It shall determine whether the persop has .submitted his application correctly and possesses the neces­ sary qualifications. The Committee shall prepare a report listing each applicant and his book number under the office or job he is seeking. Each applicant shall be marked "qualified" or "disqualified" according to the findings of the Committee. Where an applicant has been marked "dis­ qualified," the reason therefor must be stated in the report. Where a tie vote has been resolved by a special meeting of the membership, that fact shall also be noted, with sufficient detail. The report shall be signed by all of the Committee members, and be completed and submitted to the Ports in time for the. next regular meeting after their election. At this meeting, it shall be read and incorporated in the minutes, and then posted on the bulletin toard in each port. On the last day of nominations, one member of the Committee shall stand by in Headquarters to accept de­ livery of credentiaK All credentials must be in head­ quarters by midnight of closing day. (c) When an applicant has been disqualified by the committee, he shall be notified immediately by telegram at the addresses listed by him pursuant to Section 1 of this Article. He shall also be sent a letter containing their rea­ sons for such disqualification by air mail, special delivery, registered or certified, to the mailing address designated pursuant to. Section 1(b) of this Article. A disqualified applicant shall have the right to take an appeal to the membership from the decision of the Committee. He shall forward copies of such appeal to each port, where the appeal shall be presented and voted upon at a regular meeting no later than the second meeting after the Com­ mittee's election. It is the responsibility of t^e applicant to insure timely delivery of his appeal. In any event, without prejudice to his written appeal, the applicant may appear Article XIII Elections tor Officers, Headquarters Representotives, Part Agents and Patrolmen Section 1. Nominations. Except as provided in Section 2 (b) of this Article, any full book member may submit his name for nomination for any office, or the job of Headquarters Representative, Port Agent or Patrolman, by delivering or causing to be deliv­ ered in person, to the office of the Secretary-Treasurer at headquarters, or sending, a letter addressed to the Creden­ tials Committee, in care of the Secretary-Treasurer, at the address of headquarters. This letter shall be dated and shall contain the following: (a) The name of the candidate. (b) His home address and mailing address. (c) His book number. (d) The title of the office or other job for which he is a candidate, including the name of the Port in the event the position sought is that of Agent or Patrol­ man. (e) Proof of citizenship. (f) Proof of seatime and/or employment as required for candidates. (g) In the event the member is on a ship he shall notify the Credentials Committee what ship he is on. This shall be done also if he ships subsequent to forward­ ing his credentials. (h) Annexing a certificate in the following form, signed and dated by the proposed nominee: "I hereby certify that I am not now, nor, for the five (5) years last past, have I been either a member of the Com­ munist Party or convicted of. or served any part of a prison term resulting from conviction of robbery, bribery, extor­ tion, embezzlement, grand larceny, burglary, arson, viola­ tion of narcotics laws, murder, rape, assault with intent to kill, assault which inflicts grievous bodily injury, or violalation of Title II or III of the Landrum-Griffin Act, or conspiracy to commit any such crimes." Dated Signature of mem'^er Book No ; Printed forms of the certificate shall be made available to nominees. Where a nominee cannot truthfully execute siich a certificate, but is, in fact, legally eligible for an office or job by reason of the restoration of civil rights originally revoked by such conviction or a favorable deter­ mination by the Board of Parole of the United States De­ partment of Justice, he shall, in lieu of the foregoing certificate, furnish a complete signed statement of the facts of his case together with true copies of the documents supporting his statement. Any full book member may .nominate any other full book member in which event such full book member so nominated shall comply with the provisions of this Article as they are set forth herein, relating to the submission of credentials. By reason of the above self nomination provi­ sion the responsibility if any, for notifying a nominee of his nomination to office, shall be that of the nominator. All documents required herein must reach headquarters Ii H f I-- 41 P Page 2 / ' •: '' Section 3. Balloting Procedures. (a) Balloting in the manner hereafter provided, shall commence on November, 1st of the election year and shall continue through December 31st, exclusive of Sundays and • (for each individual Port) holidays legally recognized in the City of which the port affected is located. If November 1st or December 31st falls on a holiday legally recognized in a Port in the City in which that port, is located, the balloting period in such port shall commence or terminate, as the case, may be, on the next succeeding business day. Subject to the foregoing, for the purpose of full book members securing their ballots, the ports shall be open from 9:00 A.M. to 12 Noon, Monday through Saturdays, ex­ cluding holidays. (b) Balloting shall be by mail. The Secretary-Treasurer shaH insure the proper and timely preparation of ballots, without partiality as to candidates or ports. The ballots may contain general information and instructive comments not inconsistent with the provisions of this Constitution. All qumified candidates shall be listed thereon alphabetically withm each category with book number and job seniority classification status. The listing of the ports shall firsj set forth Headquarters and then shall follow a geographical pattern, commoicing with the most northerly port of the Atlantic Coast, following ine Atlantic Coast down to the most southerly port on that coast, then westerly along the Gulf of Mexico and so on, until the list of ports is exhausted. Any port outside 1^11 United States shall then be added. There shall be no write-in voting and no provisions for the same shall appear on the ballot. Each bal ot shall be so prepared as to have the number thereon placed at the top thereof and shall be sp perforated as to enable that portion con­ taining the said number to be easily removed to insure secrecy of the ballot. On this removable portion shall also be p aced .a short statement indicating the nature of the ballot and the voting date thereof. (c) The ballots so prepared at the direction of the Secretary-Treasurer shall be the only official ballots. No others may be used. Each ballot shall be numbered as indi­ cated in the preceding paragraphs and shall be numbered consecutively, commencing with number 1. A sufficient Special Supplement { '..k i-i in person before the Committee within two days after the day on which the telegram is sent, to correct his application or argue for his qualification. The committee's report shall be prepared early enough to allow the applicant to appear before it within Uie time set forth in this Constitution and still reach the ports in time for the first regular meeting after its election. (d) A majority vote of the membership shall, in the case of such appeals, be sufficient to over-rule any disquali­ fication by the Credentials Committee, in which event the one so previously classified shall then be deemed qualified. (e) The Credentials Committee, in passing upon the qualifications of candidates, shall have the right to con­ clusively presume that anyone nominated and qualified in previous elections for candidacy for any office, or the job of Headquarters Representative, Port Agent or Patrolman, has met all the requirements of Section 1(a) of Article XII. ' .< t t > -f f. •( • , ' • • J t:./: ^ i t I ,L.j .*• t t : I •. i "•. I • ; �;-r amount shall be printed and distributed to each Port A record of the ballots, both by serial numbers and amount, sent thereto, shall tx maintained by the Secretary-Treasurer, who shall also send each Port Agent a verification list indi­ cating the amount and serial numbers of the ballots sent The ^cretary-Treasurer shall also send to each Port Agent a sufficient amount of blank opaque envelopes containing the word, Ballot" on the face of the envelope, as well lu a sufficient amount of opaque mailing envelopes, first class postage prepaid and printed on the face thereon as the addressee shall be the name and address of the depository for the receipt of such ballots as designated by the Presi­ dent in the manner provided by Article X, Section 1, of this Constitution. In the upper left-hand corner of such mailing envelope, there shall be printed thereon, as a top line, provision for the voter's signature and on another line immediately thereunder, provision for the printing of the voter's name and book number. In addition, the SecretaryTreasurer shall also send a sufficient amount of mailing envelopes identical with the mailing envelopes mentioned above, except that they shall be of different color, and shall contain on the face of such envelope in bold letters, the word, "Challenge." The Secretary-Treasurer shall further furnish a sufficient amount of "Roster Sheets" which shall have printed thereon, at the top thereof, the year of the election, and immediately thereunder, five (5) vertical col­ umns designated, date, ballot number, signature full book member's name, book number, and comments, and such roster sheets shall contain horizontal lines immediately under the captions of each of the above five columns. The Secre­ tary-Treasurer shall also send a sufficient amount of envel­ opes with the printed name and address of the depository on the face thereof, and in the upper left-hand comer, the name of the port and address, and on the face of such envelope, should be printed the words, "Roster Sheets and Ballot Stubs". Each Port Agent shall maintain separate records of the ballots sent him and shall inspect and count the ballots when received, to insure that the amount sent, as well as the numbers thereon, conform to the amount and numbers listed by the Secretary-Treasurer as having been sent to that Port. The Port Agent shall immediately execute and return to the Secretary-Treasurer a receipt, acknowledging the correctness of the amount and the numbers of the ballots sent, or shall notify the Secretary-Treasurer of any discrepancy. Discrepancies shall be corrected as soon as possible prior to the voting period. In any event, receipts shall be forwarded for all the aforementioned election material actually received. The Secretary-Treasurer shall prepare a file in which shall be kept memoranda and correspondence dealing with the election. This file shall at all times be available to any member asking for inspection of the same at the office of the Secretary-Treasurer and shall be turned over to the Union Tallying Committee. (d) Balloting shall be secret. Only full book members in good standing may vote. Each full book member may secure his ballot at Port offices, from" the Port Agent or his duly designated representative at such port. Each Port Agent shall designate an area at the Port office over which should be posted the legend "Voting Ballots Secured Here." When a full book member appears to vote he shall present his book to the Port Agent or his aforementioned duly designated representative. The I^ort Agent or his duly designated representative shall insert on the roster sheet under the appropriate column the date, the number of the ballot given to such member and his full book number, and the member shall then sign his name on such roster sheet under the appropriate column. Such member shall have his book stamped with the word, "Voted" and the date, and shall be given a ballot, and simultaneously the perforation on the top of the ballot shall be removed. At the same time the member shall be given the envelope marked "Ballot" together with the pre-paid postage mailing envelope addressed to the depository. The member shall take such ballot and envelopes and in secret thereafter, mark his ballot, fold the same, insert it in the blank envelope marked "Ballot", seal the same, then insert such "Ballot" envelope into the mailing envelope, seal such mailing envelope, sign his name on the upper left-hand corner on the first line of such mailing envelope and on the second line in the upper left-hand corner print his name and book number, after which he shall mail or cause the same to be mailed. In the event a full book member appei^rs to vote and is not in good standing, or does not have his membership book with him or it appears for other valid reasons he is not eligible to vote, the same procedure as provided above shall apply to him, except that on the roster sheet under the column "Comments", notation should be made that the member voted a challenged ballot and the reason for his challenge. Such member's membership book shall, be stamped "voted challenge", and the date, and such member instead of the above-mentioned mailing envelope, shall be given the mailing envelope of a different color marked on the face thereof with the word, "Chal­ lenge". At the end of each day, the Port Agent or his duly designated representative shall enclose in the envelope addressed to the depository and marked "Roster Sheets and Ballot Stubs", the roster sheet or sheets executed by the members that day, together with the numbered perforated slips removed from the ballots which had been given to the members, and then mail the same to such depository. To insure that an adequate supply of all balloting material is maintained in all ports at all times, the Port Agent or his duly designated representative, simultaneously with mailing of the roster sheets and ballot stubs to the depository at the end of each day, shall also make a copy of the roster sheet for that day and mail the same tu the Secietai^Treasurer at Headquarters. The Port Agent shall be responsible for the proper safeguarding of^ all election material and shall not release any of it until duly called for and shall insure that no one tampers with the material placed in his custody. (e) Full book members may request and vote an absen­ tee ballot under the following circumstances; while such member is employed on a Union contracted vessel and which vessel's schedule does not provide for it to be at a port in which a ballot can be secured during the time and period provided for in Section 4(a) of this Article or is in a USPHS Hospital anytime during the first ten (10) days of the month of November of the Election Year. The mem­ ber shall make a request for an absentee ballot by_ registered or certified mail or the equivalent mailing device at the location from which such request is made, if such be the case. Such request shall contain 3 designation as to the address to which such member wishes his absentee ballot returned. The request shall be postmarked no later than 12:00 P.M. on the 15th day of November of the election Special Supplement w'f.' year, shall be directed to the Secretary-Treasurer at Head­ quarters and must be delivered no later than the 25th of such November. The ^retary-Treasurer shall determine whether such member is eligible to vote such absentee ballot. The Secretary-Treasurer, if he determines that such member is so eligible, he shall by the 30th of such Novem­ ber, send by registered mail, return receipt requested, to the address so designated by such member, a "Ballot", after removing the perforated numbered stub, together with the hereinbefore mentioned "Ballot" envelope, and mailing envelope addressed to the depository, except that printed on the tacp of such mailing envelope, shall be the words "Absentee Ballot" and appropriate voting instructions shall accompany such mailing to the membe"-. If the SecretaryTreasurer determines that such member is ineligible to receive such abstentee ballot, he shall nevertheless send such member the aforementioned ballot with accompanying materia* except that the mailing envelope addressed to the depository shall have printed on the face thereof the words "Challenged Absentee Ballot" The SecretaryTreasurer shall keep records of all of the foregoing, includ­ ing the reasons for determining such member's ineligibility, which records shall be open for inspection by full book members and upon the convening of the Union Tallying Committee, presented to them. The Secretary-Treasurer shall send to all Ports, the names and book numbers of the members to whom absentee ballots were sent. (f) All ballots to be counted, must be received by the depository no later than the January 5th immediately sub­ sequent to the election year and must be postmarked no later than 12" midnight December 31st of the election year. Section 4. (a) At the close of the last day of the period for securing ballots, the Port Agent in each port, in addi­ tion to his duties set forth above, shall deliver or mail to Headquarters by registered or certified mail, attention Union Tallying Committee, all unused ballots and shall specifically set forth, by serial number and amount, the unused ballots so forwarded. (b) The Union Tallying Committee shall consist of 16 full book members. Two shall be elected from each of the eight ports of New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Mobile, New Orleans, Houston, Detroit and San Francisco. The election shall be held at the regular meeting in December of the election year, or if the Executive Board otherwise deter­ mines prior thereto, at a special meeting held in the afore­ said ports, on the first business day of the last week of said month. No officer. Headquarters Representative, Port Agent, Patrolman, or candidate for office, or the job of Headquar­ ters Representative, Port Agent or Patrolman, shall be eligible for election to this Committee, except as provided for in Article X, Section 4. In addition to its duties herein set forth, the Union Tallying Committee shall be charged with the tallying of all the ballots and the preparation of a closing report setting forth, in complete detail, the results of the election, including a complete accounting of all ballots and stubs, and reconciliation of the same with the rosters, and receipts of the Port Agents, all with detailed reference to serial numbers and amounts and with each total broken down into port totals. The Tallying Committee shall have access to all election records and files for their inspection, examination and verification. The report shall clearly detail all discrepancies discovered and shall contain recommendations for the treatment of these discrepancies All members of the Committee shall sign the report, with­ out prejudice, however, to the right of any member thereof to submit a dissenting report as to the accuracy of the count and the validity of the ballots, with pertinent details. In connection with the tally of ballots there shall be no counting of ballots until all mailing envelopes containing valid ballots have first been opened, the ballot envelopes removed intact and then all of such ballot envelopes mixed together, after which such ballot envelopes shall be opened and counted in such multiples as the Committee may deem expedient and manageable. The Committee shall resolve all issues on challenged ballots and then tally those found valid, utilizing the same procedure as provided in the. preceding sentence either jointly or separately. (c) The members of the Union Tallying Committee shall, after their election, proceed to the port in which Headquarters is located, to arrive at that port no later than January 5th of the year immediately after the election year. Each member of the Committee not elected from the port in which Headquarters is located shall be reimbursed for transportation, meals, and lodging expenses occasioned by their traveling to and returning from that Port. Committee members elected from the port in which Headquarters is located, shall be similarly reimbursed, except for transpor­ tation. All members of the Committee shall also be paid at the prevailing standby rate of pay from the day subse­ quent to their election to the day they return, in normal course, to the port from which they were elected. The Union Tallying Committee shall elect a chairman from among themselves and, subject to-the express terms of this Constitution, adopt its own procedures. All decisions of such Committee and the contents of their report shall be valid if made by a majority vote, provided there be a quorum in attendance, which quorum is hereby fixed at nine (9). The Committee, but not less than a quorum thereof, shall have the sole right and duty to obtain all mailed ballots and the other mailed election material fromthe depository and to insure their safe custody during the course of the Committee's proceedings. The proceedings of the Committee except for their organizational meeting and their actual preparation of the closing report and dissents therefrom, if any, shall be open to any member, provided he observes decorum. Any candidate may act as an observer and/or designate another member to act as his observer at the counting of the ballots. In no event shall issuance of the above referred to closing report of the Committee be delayed beyond January 31st immediately subsequent to the close of the election year. In the discharge of its duties, the Committee may call upon and utilize the services of clerical employees of the Union. The Committee shall be discharged upon the completion of the issuance and dis­ patch of its report as required in this Article. In the event a recheck and recount is ordered pursuant to this Article, the Committee shall be reconstituted, except that if any member thereof is not available, a substitute therefore shall be elected from the appropriate port at a special meeting held for that purpose as soon as possible. (d) The report of the Committee shall be made up in sufficient copies to comply with-the following requirements: two copies shall be mailed by the Committee to each Port Agent and the Secretary-Treasurer no later than January 31st immediately subsequent to the close of the election year. As soon as these copies are received, each Port Agent shall post one copy of the report on the bulletin board, in a conspicuous manner, and notify the Secreta^-Treasurer, in writing, as to the date of such posting. This copy shall be kept posted until after the Election Report Meeting, which shall be the March regular membership meeting immediately following the close of the election year. At the Election Report Meeting, the other copy of the report shall be read verbatim. (e) Any full book member claiming a violation of the election and balloting procedure or the conduct of the same, shall within 72 hours of the occurrence of the claimed violation, notify the Secretary-Treasurer at Head­ quarters, in writing, by certified majl, of the same, setting forth his nam?, book number and the. details so that ap^ propriate corrective action if warranted may be taken. The Secretary-Treasurer shall expeditiously investigate the facts concerning the claimed violation, take such action as may be necessary, if any, and make a report and recommenda­ tion, if necessary, a copy of which shall be sent to the member and the original shall be filed for the Union Tally­ ing Comimttee for their appropriate action,' report and leoommendation, if any. The foregoing shall not be applicable to matters involving the Credentials Committee's action or report, the provisions of Article XIII, Sections 1 and 2 being the pertinent provisions applicable to such matters. All protests as to any and all aspects of the election and balloting procedures or the conduct of the same, not passed upon by the Union Tallying Committee in its report, excluding therefrom matters involving the Credentials Committee's action or report as provided in the last sentence of the immediately preening paragraph, but including the procedure and report of the Union Tdlying Committee, shall be filed in writing by certified mail with the SecretaryTreasurer at Headquarters, to be received no later than the February 25th immediately subsequent to the close of the election year. It shall be the responsibility of the member to insure that his written protest is received by the Secretary-Treasurer no later than such February 25th. The Secretary-Treasurer shall forward copies of such written protest to all ports in sufficient time to be read at the Election Report Meeting. The written protest shall contain the full book member's name, book number, and all details constituting the protest. (f) At the Election Report Meeting the report and recommendation of the Union Tallying Committee, includ­ ing but not limited to discrepancies, protests passed upon by them, as well as protests filed with the SecretaryTreasurer as provided for in Section (e) immediately liately above, shall be acted upon by the meeting. A majority vote of the membership shall decide what action, if any, in accordance with the Constitution shall be taken thereon, which action, however, shall not include the ordering of a special vote, unless reported discrepancies or protested procedure or conduct found to have occurred and to be violative of the Constitution, affected the results of the vote for any office or job, in which event, the special vote sh^ be restricted to such office, offices and/or job or jobs, as the case may be. A majority of the membership at the Election Report Meetings may order a recheck and recount when a dissent to the closing report has been issued by three (3) or more members of the Union Tallying Com­ mittee. Except for the contingencies provided for in this Section 4(f), the closing report shall be accepted as final. There shall be no further protest or appeal from the action of the majority of the membership at the Election Report Meetings. (g) Any special vote ordered pursuant to Section 4(f) shall be commenced within ninety (90) days after the first day of the month immediately subsequent to the Election Report Meetings mentioned atove. The depository shall be the same as designated for the election from which the special vote is ordered. And the procedures shall be the same as provided for in this Section 4, except where specific dates are provided for, the days shall be the dates applicable, which provide for the identical time and days originally provided for in this Section 4. The Election Re­ port Meeting for the aforesaid special vote shall be that meeting immediately subsequent to the report of the Union Tallying Committee separated by one calendar month. Section 5. Elected Officers and Job Holders: (a) A candidate unopposed for any office or job shall be deemed elected to such office or job notwithstanding that his name may appear on the ballot./The Union Tallying Committee shall not be required to/tally completely the results of the voting for such unoppo^ candidate but shall certify in their report, that such unopposed candidate has been elected to such office or job. The Election Report Meeting shall accept the above certification of the Union Tallying Committee without change. S^tion 6. Installation into Office and the Job of Head­ quarters Representative, Port Agent or Patrolman: (a) The person elected shall be that person having the largest number of votes cast for the particular office or job involved. Where more than one person is to be elected for a particular office or job, the proper number of candidates receiving the successively highest number of votes shall be declared elected. These determinations shall be made only from the results deemed final and accepted as provided in this Article. It shall be the duty of the President to notify each individual elected. (b) The duly elected officers and other job holders shall take over their respective offices and jobs, and assume the duties thereof, at midnight of the night of the Election Report Meeting, or the next regular meeting, depending upon which meeting the results as to each of the foregoing are deemed final and accepted, as provided in this Article. The term of their predecessors shall continue up to, and expire at, that time, notwithstanding anything to the con­ trary contained in Article XI, Section 1. "This shall hot apply where the successful candidate cannot assume his office because he is at sea. In such event, a majority vote of the membership may grant additional time for the assumption of the office or job. In (he event of the failure of the newly-elected Presi­ dent to assume office the provisions of Article .X, Section 11 shall apply until the expiration of the term. All other cases of failure to assume office shall be dealt with as decided by a majority vote of the membership. Section 7. The Secretary-Treasurer is specifically charged with the preservation and retention of all election records, including the ballots, as required by law, and is directed and authorized to issue such other and further directives as to the election procedures as are required by law, which directives shall be part of the election procedures of this Union. V: I i". J I'l ' r! r'ageS A �• /. • .• ,» ,• . - ".f . OFFICIAL BALLOT For Election of 1976-1979 Officers No. 0000 SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICAAtlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District tt VOTING PERIOD NOVEMBER 1st, 1975 THROUGH DECEMBER 31st, 1975 INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTERS — In order to vote for a candidate, mark a cross (X) In voting square to the left of name. If you vote for more candidates for office than specified herein, your vote for such office will be invalid. <^^288 MARK YOUR BALLOT WITH PEN AND INK OR INDELIBLE PENCIL. i \ PRESIDENT NEW YORK AGENT NEW ORLEANS AGENT Vote for One Vote for One Vote for One George McCartney, M-948 1 • Louis C Bobin, Jr., B-826 2 • 35 • C. J. "Buck" Stephens, S-4 Paul Hall, H-1 3 • Walter LeClair, L-636 4 • Glenn Wells, W-792 NEW YORK JOINT PATROLMAN Vote for Eight Ted Babkowski, B-1 17 • Jack Coffey, C-1010 Vote for Three 36 • Thomas E. Gould, G-267 18 • Angus Campbell, C-217 37 • Louis Guarino, G-520 19 • 38 • Stanley Zeagler, Z-60 EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Vote for One 5 • 16 • NEW ORLEANS JOINT PATROLMAN Perry D. Ellis, E-295 Frank Drozak, D-22 6• SECRETARY-TREASURER HOUSTON AGENT Vote for One Vote for One Joseph DiOiorgio, D-2 39 • Robert F. (Mickey) Wilburn, W-6 VICE PRESIDENT IN CHARGE OF CONTRACTS AND HOUSTON JOINT PATROLMAN 25 • 'mh F. Fay, F-363 Vote for Three CONTRACT ENFORCEMENT' Vote for One 7 • Col Tanner, T-1 40 • Frank "Scottie" Aubusson, A-8 PHILADELPHIA JOINT PATROLMAN 41 • Peter E. Dolan, D-829 Vote for Two 42 • Roan Lightfoot, L-562 —T' 4a, • Franklin Taylor, T-180 VICE PRESIDENT IN CHARGE OF 26 • Albert (Al) Bernstein, B-3 27 • William (Red) Morris THE ATLANTIC COAST Vote for One 8• SAN FRANCISCO AGENT Vote for One BALTIMORE AGENT Earl Shepard, S-2 Vote for-One 44 • . Steve Troy, T-485 28 • ' Benjamin Wilson, W-217 VICE PRESIDENT IN CHARGE OF THE GULF COAST ISCO JOINT PATROLMAN Vote for One BALTIMORE JOINT PATROLMAN 'ote for Two Vote for Two 9 • LIndsey J. Williams, W-1 29 • Tony Kastina, K-5 30 • Robert Pomerlane, P-437 rthur C. Lehmonn, L-750 n 47 • Pasquale (Pot) Marinelli, M-462 Joseph Socco, S-1287 VICE PRBIDENT IN CHAIIGE OF THE LAKES AND INLAND WATERS MOBILE AGENT Vote for One Vote for One . DETROIT AGENT 10 a Paul Drozak, D-180 Vote for One 31 a Louis Neira, N-1 48 a Jack Bluitt, B-15 49 • Rd^Boudi^au, B-1473 % HEADQUARTERS REPRESENTATIVES MOBILE JOINT PATROLMAN Vote for Four 11 Q Vote for Two Fred Farnen, F-65d 12 • Leon Hall, Jr., H-125 32 • David L. Dickinson, D-227 73 • William W. Hall, H-272 33 • 14 • Edward X. Mooney, M-7 34 • Robert L. Jordan, J-l Harold J. Fischer, F-1 'f. t:-. iilii • » i I .1 I \ ^ ^ i A >. ,4, ^ ^ • ^ t V -i" f ; • t- ^ V H \ IS V V.,'; , T-'l V\ I \\.r. • m ' >"] � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource October 1975 Description An account of the resource Headlines: SIU PROVIDES JOB SECURITY THROUGH NEW VESSELS; UNION’S CONTRACT SHIPS MOVE RUSSIAN GRAIN HALL ASKS SEATTLE NMC TO BACK CARGO PREFERENCE 6 TO 21% UNEMPLOYMENT IN 90% OF JOB CENTERS U.S. LABOR MOVEMENT SUPPORT SEAFARERS MAN MANY NEW SHIPS SEATTLE SEAFARERS DISCUSS TIMELY ISSUES 17 SIU TANKERS TO CARRY GRAIN TO RUSSIA IN NEW PACT MEMBERS PASS DUES INCREASE RESOLUTION NOTIFY UNION WHEN REPLACEMENT NEEDED SIMON ASKED TO DENY WAIVER BID BY COLLIER FOCUS IS ON MARITIME; PLIGHT OF UNEMPLOYED AFL-CIO CONFAB CALLS FOR MARITIME REFORM SKYDIVER BILLY MITCHELL SAILS THE SEAS AND SOARS ON THE CLOUDS STEAMBOAT RACE CHURNS THE MISSISSIPPI AGAIN END TAX EXEMPTIONS FOR RUNAWAY-FLAG SHIPS HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE TO ALL SEAFARERS SEAFARERS EARN HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMAS HOUSE BILL BARS FISHERMEN FROM JONES ACT INJURY BENEFIT 1975 ELECTION SUPPLEMENT SIU ELECTION SIU CONSTITUTION RULES ON ELECTIONS Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 10/1/1975 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXXVII, No. 10 1975 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/9107f96eb7ab63a2c8080101bbead3aa.PDF cfe932b6055f372003df4d357f81b3bb PDF Text Text ' f- Y \' .'i •- -rr t.i • ; V. " 1 j- - , V I ^•' IJ • 5I f • t{ •I 7 f r Ii -v|; f s > ': -V -•• .P • ^ i: I ' 'I ^•1 ' 1 w , - i' k ; 5" :! It ; J 1i f •)r-, •. •• . • ': • -<;' j-f. I : .1 T r .1 ;.k 7-7 ^ i-X ':; >• •;•; I V' •.: i » ^""1 - J•i • 1, • / ' ;.f :'' ;^.v4' :':. .H• A- 11, -i;ii • i t', -". ., .'J- A « 's •? kir-i ' - • .. • J ...as;: I t . . • ii",.:»(.1 •• • .*: ••' i". R- ,.w 1*. P '» ,: .i ; 1 • Tv" '•• • �m \A6LfWD Report at Convention 1.* Union Made 'Great Strides' in Past 2 Years T; On behalf of the Atlantic, Gulf. Lakes and Inland Waters District of the SIU, the following report was delivered by SIU Vice President Lindsey Williams to the delegates attending the 17th Biennial Conven­ tion of the Seafarers International Union of North America held in Washington, D.C., Sept. 2-4. y;- if •Vv ; I- i'l •vl ' • 11 •I' &• ^I Report of SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA, ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT to the ITth Biennial Convention of the Seafarers International Union of North America, AFL-aO Even though the nation as a whole has been experienc^g record inflation and growing unemployment rates which have required many labor organizations to struggle merely to prevent a deteri­ oration of their members' economic existence, the Seafarers ^International Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, since November 1973, when the Seafarers International Union of North America held its last conven­ tion, has made great strides not only to protect and increase the hard won eco­ nomic gains and job security of its membership, but also to obtain sub­ stantial improvements in the Union's ability to provide multiple services .to its members. It is quite evident that in the past few months, the maritime industry has ex­ perienced difficulties, arising in part out of economic conditions, and in part from the nature of the industry itself. The effects of these conditions are more pronounced in some areas than in others. As has been pointed out, the SIU's Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District has managed to im­ prove its position despite the general conditions. And the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District has been commended for its aggressive role and leadership in the effort to protect the U.S. merchant marine, and in seek­ ing ways and means of expanding its operations and opportunities. In the past two years the SIUAGLIWD has completed negotiations for new contracts for its Deep Sea and Great Lakes members, expanded its membership, strengthened and en­ hanced its financial position and ex­ panded its training programs at the Harry Lundeberg School in Piney Point, the PRESIDENT'S REPORT: • .'A Key to Victory—Unity • E • 1 .t'f ' •f ;:i (-1- When the SIUNA's 17 th Biennial Convention was called to order earlier this month, the most important national issue involving the American labor movement was the unanimously labor-backed boycott by Gulf longshoremen of the loading of Americaii wheat on ships bound for Russia. The boycott was prompted by the new and potentially economically disastrous sale of 10 million metric tons of American wheat to the Russians. In the first sale of grain to the Russians in June 1972, the Soviets similarly bought millions of tons of grain at the going price of $1.45 a bushel. And as American consumers can unfortunately recall, by December 1973 the Russian "grain deal" had pushed the price of gram to $5.33 a bushel and the price of all grain-related products had skyrocketed for the American consumer as a result. In general, the American people got shafted while a few big grain dealers got rich. The AFL-CIO, which represents 13 million American workers and their families, all of them consumers, did not want to see a repeat performance. Because of the grain loading boycott, the American labor movement in . general, and AFL-CIO President George Meany and Longshoremen's Presi­ dent Tedcty Gleason in particular, came under heavy fire from high Admin­ istration officials, some Senators and Congressmen from the grain-belt states and wide segments of the press. Meany was called a "pirate" and Gleason was sardonically called the "foreign minister of the labor movement." Despite the unfair charges, the AFL-CIO called the boycott in a sincere effort to protect the economic interests of all American workers. And .the boycott was called only after numerous attempts by the labor movement failed to produce any concrete proof from the Administration that the Amer­ ican consumer would not suffer. When the new grain deal was made public back in /uly, labor first voiced its objections. Then on Aug. 6, 1975, along with ILA President Gleason and National MEBA President Jesse Calhoon, I met with Secretary of Lindsey WHIiams Maryland. In the important area of collective bargaining negotiations, con­ tracts with our Great Lakes' operators expired in August 1974. Because of the effdrts of the District, a new three-year contract was negotiated which provided the membership with the best wage, benefits and work rules package ever' negotiated for unlicensed seamen on the Lakes. In the District's continuing effort to involve its members in all decisions af­ fecting their lives, two months prior to the expiration of the Deep Sea contracts, 66 rank and file delegates, representing the membership in all departments were elected by the SIU membership from all Deep Sea ports. These delegates were chosen to attend a conference to outline for the SIU Contract Department the needs and desires of the membership. During the two weeks spent at Piney Point, the delegates studied contract suggestions from questionnaires, which had been sent to all members. Having the benefit of the members' thoughts and their own experience, the delegates worked out contract proposals that re­ flected the needs of the membership. It was those proposals that became the framework which the District used in negotiating the new Deep Sea con­ tract; This new three-year agreement contained substantial increases in wage and overtime in each of its three years. Great gains were also made in improvContinued on Page 21 For More Convention News, See Pages 12-21 Agriculture Earl Butz to more formally present labor's demands for protec­ tion of the American consumer against the new grain deql. Nearly two weeks later on Aug. 18, still with no public concessions from the Administration other than a sketchy prediction that food prices would' rise "only" 1.6 percent due to the sale, the Ad Hoc Committee on Maritime Industry Problems met with AFL-CIO President Meany and unanimously bpcked the just-announced ILA boycott. ' Almost immediately a district court judge in Texas issued an injunction against the work stoppage. On Aug. 26 and again on Aug. 28 further meet­ ings were held with President Ford and Secretary of Labor John Dunlop. However, these meetings resulted in no appreciable gains. On Aug. 27 a second injunction was issued in a Federal court in Corpus Christi, Tex. in effect extending the back-to-work order until Sept. 30. It was obvious that serious efforts were being made to break the boycott. Labor then took an important stand, a unified stand, concerning the Russian grain sale at the SIUNA's Convention. On Sept. 3, AFL-CIO Presi­ dent Meany addressed the Convention and publicly reasserted the labor movement's stand on the boycott. And on Sept. 4, ILA President Gleason vowed to continue the boycott and to fight the injunctions in court. These two addresses, and their enthusiastic response from the delegates, reinforced the fact that labor would not fold in the face of mounting pressure on the Russian grain issue. At the close of the Convention, President Ford called for another rneeting with labor representatives to reopen discussions on the grain issue. The meeting was held Sept. 9 and it resulted in the establishment of important safeguards for American consumers. In exchange for a one-month end to the boycott. President Ford initiated a moratorium on new grain sales to Russia Until mid-October. In addition he announced the dispatch of an emissary to Russia to begin negotiations on a long-term grain sale, rather than a short term one, as in 1972, which, caused such economic havoc in this country. The President also called for the establishment of a new board to deal with the problems of exports and food prices. And he said the U.S. would continue to bargain with the USSR on new shipping rates for American shippers to ensure that at least one third of all grain to Russia is carried on U.S.-ffag ships. Although the batde over the Russian grain deal is not yet over, the labor movement, in particular maritime labor, has won a significant victory. And what this victory all boils down to is unity. Historically, anything American labor has won has been achieved through unity. The Seafarer, too, has achieved his victories through this same kind of unified stand. Unity—or more specifically the ability to undmtand and pinpoint our problems and then stand together on the issue despite.personal likes or dis­ likes—is the key to victory in any tough fight. The SIU membership has achieved this unity and Seafarers have won many tough fights. And, we as Seafarers and members of America's labor movement must retain our unity if we are to continue to build on our record. Change of address cards on Form 3579 should be sent to Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11232. Published monthly except twice a month in July. Second Class postage paid at Brooklyn, N. Y. Vol. XXXVII, No. 10, September 1975. Page2 •'VA. - Seafarers Log •:7': �In Keynote Address to SiUNA Convention Meany Attacks Detente^USSR Grain Deal AFL-CIO President George Meany, focusing on the economic implications of the latest Soviet grain deal, labeled the U.S. policy of detente as "a policy of appeasement" and called for a basic "reassessment of our foreign policy," in his keynote address to a jammed ses­ sion of the SIUNA's 17th Biennial Convention. Meany told the swelled crowd of Convention delegates, guests and rep­ resentatives of the nationwide news media that the new Russian grain deal was "a rip-off of the American con­ sumer" and that the "wheat deal is part and parcel of this policy known as detente, which adds up very simply to conceding anything and everything to help the Soviet Union no matter what it does to the American worker, no matter what it does to the American housewife. Under detente, any conces- For More Convention News, See Pages 12-21 sion that we can make to the Soviet Union, we should make. This is what the policy of detente is all about in the simplest form. In other words, it's a policy of appfeasement." The AFL-CIO President also re­ affirmed labor's full support of the long­ shoremen's boycott of loading U.S. grain on ships headed to Russia, and he AFL-CIO President George Meany, left, and SlU President Paul Hall get a chance tp talk with each other before Meany delivered the keynote address to the SIUNA's 17th Biennial Convention. Meany focused on the Russian grain deal in his talk. ' noted that since the boycott he had inal deal in 1972, pointing out that "received a tremendous amount of mail, "in June 1972, just before the Soviet running at a favorable ratio of 12 to wheat sale, wheat was at $1.45 a one." bushel. By December of 1973, before [The labor-backed boycott by long­ deliveries were complete, it was $5.33 a bushel. And in March of 1974, it was shoremen has forced a change in the $6.50 a bushel. In the 18 months from Administration's stand on the Russian June 1972 to December 1973, Ameri­ grain deal question. See complete de­ can wholesale farm prices increased tails, below.] 51 percent. Feed grains in the same In his attack on the new wheal deal, period were up 163 percent and wheat Meany recalled the history of the orig­ alone went up 255 percent." He added that "we now have an inflation rate of 14 percent annually, and the food price rise, due to the wheat sale in 1972, is a major factor in this situation." Meany then interrogatively stated: "What did the Administration do about this situation which created a tremen­ dous rise in food prices... What plans did they make to prevent this thing from happening again... Did they im­ pose any restrictions to prevent the Soviet Union from playing games with our millionaire grain dealers to the detriment of the American housewife.** He flatly affirmed: "They did nothing. Nothing was done or planned in the three years since this disastrous Soviet wheat sale.** ^ Turning to the new grain deal, the AFL-CIO president stated that the Russians "have again taken advantage of our free market economy by making a back door deal with our big grain operators to the tune of over 10 million metric tons, with more to come." He continued by noting that already "we see the prices starting to climb. On July 1, 1975 flour was $8.40 a hundredweight, on Aug. 20 flour was $10.75 a hundredweight—up 28 per­ cent. A bushel of wheat on July 1, was $3.80, on Aug. 20 it was $4.40. Com is up 14 percent since July 1 and soybjeans are up 43 percent since July 1." Continued on Page 21 1 •rf.' '•V J, ' "), 'i'j ,= i ' i Russians OK $16 a Ton Grain Shipping Rate The ILA's labor-backed boycott of loading American grain on ships bound to Russia is beginning to pay off for the nation's consumers and the U.S. merchant marine as the Ford Adminis­ tration announced this month tentative agreements with the Soviet Union on a new long-term grain sale to the USSR and sharply higher freight rates for car­ riage of the grain cargoes. The announcement came just one week after AFL-CIO President George Meany and International Longshore­ men's Association President Teddy Gleason announced a temporary halt to the grain boycott in exchange for Presi­ dent Ford's promise of new negotiations with the Russians on the grain question. Under'the tentative new trade pacts, the Soviet Union has agreed to pay a competitive $16 per ton freight rate to American operators, iip from $9.50 per ton under the old 1972 agreement. Hie tentative new rate will enable U.S.-flag ships to participate competi­ tively in the carriage of grain to Russia and it should assure that U.S.-flag ships will carry at least one third of all the grain cargoes. The new rate should also provide substantial employment for a good number of America's 34 laid up tankers. The Russian's have also tentatively agreed on a long-term purchase of grain from the U.S. of at least five-million tons per year for the next five years with the sjipulation that the U.S. would sell up to eight-million tons if the Russians needed it. This long-term agreement, which labor had demanded during the boycott, should stabilize the U.S. grain market thereby holding con­ sumer prices do\^. The Administration's chief negotiator on the grain issue is Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Maritime Affairs Robert J. Blackwell who relayed the news of the tentative agreements by phone from Moscow to Secretary of Commerce Rogers C. B. Morton. The $16 freight rate will last until at least Dec. 31, 1976 when the old shipping agreement with the Russians' runs out. At that time the rates could either be extended in a new pact or raised depending on world-wide rates for grain carriage. The longshoremen's boycott began on Aug. 18 after repeated attempts by labor failed to produce assurances from the Administration that the massive grain sale to the Russians would not drive up consumer prices as a simlar sale had done in 1972. A temporary end to the boycott was called on Sept. 9 after President Ford initiated a moratorium on new grain sales to the Soviets until mid-October, set up new negotiations with the Rus­ sians and laid plans for the establish­ ment of a government board to deal with the parallel problems of exports and food prices. If the tentative agreements hold up, unemployed U.S. tankers should begin breaking out by the end of this month or the beginning of next month. 1 I 'I' : V it r' ^'4 i • h INDEX Legislative News Washington Activities .. ,Page 11 Union News SIUNA holds • Convention Pages 12-21 Credentials Committee report ........... . Pages 9-11 President's Report ...Page 2 .iSPAD Honor Roll ... ..Back Page A&G report to Convention.. Page 2 Welfare benefits ... ... Page 8 Membership meeting in Piney Point ......... ./.Page4 Headquarters Notes ......Page 8 General News Recession continues .... .Page 7 Meany on grain deal ......Page 3 Dunlop praises Committee .Page 5 September, 1975 Hall receives Tuiane award .Page 7 :m Shipping Dispatchers Reports Page 23 Ships' Committees ....... Page 6 Ships' Digests ........ .Page 26 Training and Upgrading Upgrading class schedule, requirements & application Pages 28-29 Seafarers participate in bosuns recertification and'A'seniority upgrading ...Page30 GED requirements and application Page 29 Membership News NewSiU pensioners .... .Page 24 Final departures Page 27 • I.* •} i . ••' .J The AFL-CIO Ad Hoc Committee on Maritime Industry Problems met in a special session called by AFL-CIO President George Meany in Washington Aug. 18 to discuss the implications of the massive grain sale to the Soviet Union. Among those attending were, from left, Ed Carlough, Sheet Metal Workers: SIU President Paul Hall; Frank Scavo, Master, Mates & Pilots; Teddy Gleason, Longshoremen, and AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Lane Kirkland. President Meany chaired the meeting. Page 3 �s. Piney Poinf Meeting Aboard Zimmerman -!• ! • n infomiatioiial meeting was held J\ on Aug. Aug, 9 in the Port of Piney Point for Seafarers and Trainees at the Lundeberg School. Such meet­ ings are held monthly at HLS, and the purpose is to keep the members up-to-date on such matters as ship­ ping, legislation, developments in the maritime industly, and educa­ tional opportunities and programs being offered at the School. In order to accommodate the large number of Seafarers who attend, the meetings are held in the auditorium of the schoolship Charles S. Zim­ merman. Seahirers who wish to ex­ press opinions about Union oppor­ tunities and activities are featured speakers at the Piney Point meetings, and all SIU and IBU members are encouraged to participate. During the August meeting, the following speakers addressed the members: Seafarers Andrew Lesnan­ sky; Eli gio La Soya; Darrell McCorvey; Vertis Smith; James Davis; John Biletz, and John Haller; Trainees Gaiy Hetherington; Scott Egdahl; Paul North; Bruce Egdahl, and Peter Felt. The meeting was chaired by HLSS Vice President Mike Sacco. Brother Peter Schuffels acted as reading clerk, and Brother Hans Spiegel served as recording secretary. At the rostrum (above) Seafarer Andrew Lesnansky of San Francisco tells the audience the importance of SPAD in supporting SlU political activities in Washington, D.C. Below, 'A' Seniority Upgrader John Haller of Philadelphia declares to Seafarers and Trainees that "Everything here at Piney Point is here for you and nobody else." Trainee Scott Egdahl (above) stressed the im­ portance of the SIU Constitution at'the meeting when he stated, "In my Union Education classes, I've often heard our Union compared to a house. The foundation of this house is the Constitution and as long as the foundation is strong, the house will stand." Listening attentively (below) is Trainee S. Pohlman. h 3 Chairman of the meeting, HLSS VP Mike Sacco (left) explains SIU opposition to Russian grain sales. Center, Seafarer Eligio La Soya addresses the membership. Reading Cierk Peter Schuffels, (right) engine department instructor, reports on shipping and the legislative battle in the nation's capital against attacks on the Jones Act. ,::c' Some of the Trainees who spoke at the meeting were, from the left: Paul Northi who talked about Ihe Union contract; Scott Egdahl who dealt with the SIU Constitution, and Gary Hetherington who spoke on the Union's politicar efforts for job security. At the speakers rostrum (right) is the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship vice president, Mike Sacco. • S".-' • --X' Page 4 ^• • Seafarers Log . , �Dun/op Commends Ad Hoc Committee Delivering the day's keynote address to the third and final session of the SIUNA's 17th Biennial Convention, vSecretary of Labor John Dunlop com­ mended the SIU and America's mari­ time labor movement for making the AFL-CIO's Ad Hoc Committee on Maritime Industry Problems a viable force in fostering a strong U.S. mer­ chant marine. , Secretary Dunlop,. who formerly served as chairman of the Maritime Ad Hoc Committee, told the Convention delegates that his seven months as the Committee's chairman gave him "a great appreciation of the problems facing the maritime industry today." Dunlop confessed that he first balked at taking the chairmanship because he "wanted to make sure that the maritime unions were serious" about the work of the Committee. He noted that his seven months "gave him a real edu­ cation about how serious the unions actually were in solving the industry's problems." ' Referring to the success of the mari­ time labor committee, the Labor Secre­ tary suggested that maritime manage­ ment and maritime unions set up a similar kind of committee "because there is a great need for a common, regular forum to appraise our prob­ lems." Caribe and Latin America, for "foster­ ing healthy labor-management rela­ tions." Terpe was awarded a Certificate of Recognition several months ago by the Labor Department for his work in these areas. Before concluding his address to the Convention, Secretary Dunlop also ex­ pressed his appreciation to SIU Presi­ dent Paul Hall for his contributions to the success of the Ad Hoc Committee on Maritime Industry Problems and his role in the revitalization of the U.S. merchant fleet. Secretary of Labor John Dunlop (left) and SlUNA President Paul Hail are shown here conferring on the last day of the International's 17th Convention. Secretary Dunlop, a professor of eco­ nomics at Harvard University who has served as mediator in many labor-man­ agement disputes, also pointed out to the Convention that "in the maritime industry, for that matter as in any in­ dustry, there is a need for all segments of the industry to take a long-term perspective view of our problems." He affirmed that to conclusively solve common problems "we must learn to put them in their proper perspective so we can lay a foundation for success for the next five or ten years." Referring to the maritime industry's current prob­ lems, Dunlop said: "I am confident that they can be resolved." Commends Tcrpe In addition, the Secretary of Labor expressed the U.S. Labor Department's continuing appreciation to Keith Terpe, president of the SIU of Puerto Rico, Prior to his appointment as Secretary of Labor, Dunlop served as Directior of the Cost of Living Council during the period of wage and price controls, as chairman of the Construction Indus­ try Stabilization Committee for which he received high praise from labor and management for his practical approach to the industry's problems. Dunlop also served as chairman of President Ford's Labor Management Committee, set up late last year to help solve the nation's economic problems. SIU President Paul Hall was also appointed to this panel. Dunlop has served as arbitrator in disputes in the coal, railroad, airline, atomic energy, missile, steel and other industries and has been a member of the Harvard University faculty since 1938. i ) .•r' t ;, - 1.1 'i ; ; "i>. '.'"I h IBU Convention Report Shows Rapid Growth Rote T/ie following report was sub­ mitted by the SlU-affiliated Inland Boatmen's Union to the 17th Bien­ nial Convention of the Seafarers In­ ternational Union of North America held in Washington, D.C., Sept. 2-4. REPORT OF INLAIVD BOATMEN'S UNION At the time of the"16th Biennial SIU Convention in November of 1973, the Inland Boatmen's Union of the SIUAGLIWD held its Fourth Quadrennial Convention. The most significant step taken was the abolishing of the IBU's former regional structure and the adop­ tion of one, central Constitution. Now, almost two years later, we can appreci­ ate the foresight of the delegates in making this change. The restructuring of the IBU has greatly increased our efficiency, improved our potential for future growth, and strengthened the job security of our members. - IBU-contracted companies continue to play an active part in the rapid growth of the towing industry. More than 50 vessels were added to our con­ tracted fleet in the past two years. Be-" cause of a shortage of steel and other materials, and because of the phenome­ nal growth rate of our industry, ship­ yards have literally been unable to turn out equipment fast enough, and many of our companies have had contracts for new construction pending for over a year. If all present construction con­ tracts are fulfilled, our contracted fleet Will continue to expand at a healthy rate. Not only are our companies expand­ ing, but the IBU is also increasing the number of companies under contract. Since the last Convention, the IBU has organized five new companies, and IBU organizers are currently engaged in a number of new drives. There is a tre­ mendous potential for organizational activities in the towing industry, partic­ ularly in the Rivers and Gulf areas. The IBU plans to step up its efforts to or­ ganize the thousands of unorganized boatmen on the waterways. Another major achievement for the IBU has been in the area of contract negotiations. Fifty-six new contracts have been negotiated since the last Con­ vention, and major rounds are under way in the ports of Philadelphia, Balti­ more, Norfolk, and Houston. IBU ne­ gotiating committees will continue to strive to gain better wages and working conditions for inland boatmen. Progress has also been made in rais­ ing and standardizing levels of welfare contributions. Contributions are con­ tinually increasing, and we plan to raise the benefits for IBU members in the near future. In mid-1973 the IBU became ac­ tively engaged in training men for work on the inland waterways. Since that time our training programs at both the entry and upgrading levels have proved effective in filling our manpower needs. Obtaining new personnel from the Harry 'Lundeberg School rather than off the bank has also greatly helped stabilize our fleet. Almost 400 entry trainees have graduated from the IBU program since its inception. All IBU courses are constantly being evaluated and revised, and new upgrad­ ing courses are added as the need for them arises. Some of the IBU upgrad­ ing courses which have been added since the last Cohventoin ate Towboat Operator, First-Class Pilot, and Chief and Assistant Diesel Engineer. We will continue to evaluate and improve the IBU training programs in order to keep pace with a growing and changing in­ dustry. Because the towing industry is so heavily regulated, the IBU has been and must continue to be very active on the political front. We must be on the alert for important political matters which affect our members' working con­ ditions and job security. And, we must be alert on ^1 fronts—^legislative, exec­ utive, and judicial; local, state, and federal. Since the la$t Convention, the IBU has been quite successful on the politi­ cal front. To name just a few of our victories: we helped defeat the Surface Transportatioh Act, a bill which would have aided the railroads at the expense of the towing industry; we helped knock down two threats to the Jones Act; and we aided in killing a bill which would have permitted a two-watch system on many deep sea tugs which are now re­ quired to carry three watches. But we cannot affort to rest on our past success. Many issues of vital im­ portance to our Union are currently imder consideration and require our constant attention. A good example is the reconstruction of Mississippi River Lock No. 26, which is the worst bottle­ neck in the inland waterways system. Opposition by environmentalists and railroads has temporarily halted the project, but the IBU is working hard on several different fronts to see that this important facility is rebuilt quickly. Other matters which the IBU is cur­ rently monitoring include a petition by a Florida natural gas company before the Federal Power Commission to con­ vert their gas pipeline to the carriage of petroleum products, a draft proposal by the Coast Guard to eliminate tankermen from hazardous tows while underway, and several different proposals to im­ pose a user tax on the waterways. For the sake of our members' job security, we must continue to be active on ^1 political fronts. The IBU will continue to work in all areas—organizing, negotiations, train­ ing, and political activities—in order to achieve a more viable organization for representing inland boatmen. M m J ''y Drozak Attends First LNG Study Group The functioning of LNG storage panies, shippers and workers in the tanks and transportation projects al­ field, and then to make recommenda­ ready in use in New York, the state's tions to Governor Carey. In addition to SIU Vice President projected natural gas supplies for the coming winter and the state's jurisdic­ Drozak, the 11-member LNG study tion over LNG storage and movement group also includes Elwin Larson, were among the topics discussed at the Senior Vice President of the Brooklyn first meeting of the LNG study group Union Gas Co.; James Flanagan, Pres­ to which SIU Vice President Frank ident of the Greenpoint Civic Associa­ Drozak has been appointed by New tion; Dr. Alfred Kahn, Chairman of the N.Y. Public Service Commission; York Governor Hugh Carey. The aim of this panel, whose first Ogden Reid, Commissioner of the N.Y. meeting was held on Aug. 21 at the Department of Environmental Con­ Governor's New York City office, is to servation and a number of New York consider viewpoints from all groups _ State senators and assemblymen. It is hoped that this group will be interested in LNG, including consumers of gas, environment^ists, utility com- able to recommend a course of action for New York that will satisfy all seg­ ments of this country interested in LNG and that will allow New York to lead the way in expanding LNG use. Pages September, 1975 ••• • ;V • -^'Ul �A,. , . <a ' ?•//-•'': 0-''"' '• '' H The Committee Page Sea-Land Resource Committee Recertified Bosun Pete Drewes (2nd left) ship's chairman of the containership Sea-Land Resource standsby at a payoff Sept. 9 in Port Elizabeth, N.J. With him are the Ship's Committee of (I. to r.): Steward Delegate Charles Wilson; Deck Delegate Evans Verveniotis, and Engine-Delegate James McParland. At the table SlU Patrolman Ted Babkowski looks at one of the brother's membership book. The Sea-Land Resource is on the run to Rotterdam. Jacksonyiile Committee Los Angeles Committee SlU Patrolman Teddy Babkowski (seated center) gesticulates to Deck Dele­ gate Jose Bonefont (left) at a payoff on the containership Los Angeles (SeaLand) Sept. 8 in Port Elizabeth, N.J. Seated Engine Delegate O. M. Myers waits to pay his dues as other members of the Ship's Committee are in the background, (I. to r.): Steward Delegate John Sullivan, and Educational Director J^mes Brock. The ship is on the run to the Med. * George Walton Committee V.;4 Recertified Bosun Woody Lawton (seated left) ship's chairman of the con­ tainership Jacksonville (Sea-Land) at a payoff on Sept. 18 in Port Elizabeth, N.J. He's with other members of the crew and the Ship's Committee (on his left) of: AB Tony Zaieskin and AB William Cooper, deck delegate. Standing (I. to r.) are: Cook and Baker Raymon Aguiar, steward delegate, and Chief Steward Bill Hand, secretary-reporter. The Jacksonville is 'on the coastwise run. Recertified Bosun Gregory Troche (seated left rear) Ship's Chairman of the C4 SS George Walton (Waterman) watches N.Y. Port Agent Leon Hall (seated front right) go over an overtime report with Educational Director Ross Lyle as Deck Delegate Ralph Moore fseated center) looks at the camera. Behind Hall are (r. to I.): Chief Steward Jake Longfellow, secretary-reporter; visiting Recertified Bosun Billy Price, and (seated) Messman D. Vazquez, steward delegate. Standing far left is Engine Delegate Joseph Gallent. The ship paid off on Aug. 28 and on Sept. 2 she was on her way to India. Alex Stephens Committee Arecibo Committee y--. 'h' "r-: it -" - j'' s '' ^ J • 1';-- - • « .> iiMTf At a payoff Aug. 25 at Pier 7 in the port of Brooklyn, N.Y., is Recertified Bosun William Feil (2nd right standing) ship's chairman of the C4 SS Alex Stephens (Waterman) prior to going on a run to the Mideast. Other members of the Ship's Committee are (seated) Chief Steward James Morton, secretaryreporter and in the rear (I. to r.) Oiler John Caldwell, engine delegate; Utility Messman John Kennedy, steward delegate; Feil and Deck Maintenanceman Mickol Johnson, deck delegate. Page 6 Recertified Bosun Eugene Dakin (standing center;) ship's chairman of the con­ tainership SS Arecibo (Puerto Rico Marine) stands by with the Ship's Com­ mittee at a payoff Aug. 26 in Port Elizabeth, N.J. following a coastwise run. On the right (sitting) is SlU Patrolman Teddy Babkowski with Crew Messman Servando Castro, steward delegate, at his side. Flanking Dakin is Chief Stevyard Jacincto Guilles, secretary-reporter and Oiler Angel Morales, engine delegate. Seafarers Log �Tulane University Crad School Honors Hall for Contributions . In recognition of the interest and support SIU President Paul Hall has given the Tulane University Institute on Foreign Transportation and Port Oper- ations over the past 15 years, he was presented a plaque by the institute at the SIUNA Convention earlier this month in Washington, D.C. Doris Campbell, executive secretary of the Graduate School of Business Ad­ ministration of Tulane University In New Orleans, presents SIU President Paul Hall with a plaque expressing the University's gratitude for his "constructive Interest In the school's Institute on Foreign Transportation and Port Opera­ tions" over the past 15 years. Doris Campbell, executive secretary of the Graduate School of Business Ad­ ministration at Tulane presented the award. The institute is sponsored by the business school at the university, which is located in New Orleans, La. The inscription on the plaque was in the form of a letter sent to President Hall from Herbert Longenecker, who up until recently was the president of Tulane University. The inscription read: "On behalf of Tulane University, I want to express to you the university's and my appreciation for your construc­ tive interest in the Institute on Foreign Transportation and Fort Operations and for the valuable contribution you bave made to it over these past 15 years. "We particularly feel that your knowledge and your availability to our enrollees with the consequent clarifying discussion of issues have been impor­ tant strengths of the program. 'Tlease accept our thanks for your faithful support." In accepting the award. President Hall said, "It has been my great pleas­ ure to work with the institute. I am grateful to the institute because at a time when there wasn't much interest in other sectors in foreign transportation, the institute was the exception to the general rule. We've had an arena in which to tell our story." Opfical Benefif Change The Board of Trustees of the Sea' farers Welfare and Pension Plan has accepted a revision in the optical benefit. Effective Jan. 1, 1976 Seafarers meeting the basic eligibHity require­ ments and their dependents ne^ no longer patronize a contracted optidan in order to receive the optical benefit of up to $30 every two yeam for an eye examination and a paiif of ghttses. Under the revlted provision, ell^ : ble Seafanrs may go to any opticlai^ and must submtt the paid bill, along with the SIU cldm form to the Plan oflRce. The Plan will then dhrectly r^bnise each man up to $30 Labor Leaders Call for Reassessment of U.S. Policies Top labor movement officials have called for a complete reassessment of America's domestic and foreign policies in order to better serve the interests and welfare of this country's, working men and women. In a series of nationwide radio broad­ casts on Labor Day, the AFL-CIO's President George Meany and Secre­ tary Treasurer Lane Kirkland discussed the state of the sagging U.S. economy and the economic impact of detente on the American consumer. They called on the Ford Administration to recon­ sider its opposition to essential social and employment programs and its con­ tinued policy of presidential vetoes. President George Meany said that the present economic policies which have brought about high levels of un- employment and inflation coupled with recession must be drastically changed. "We won't accept the idea that our chUdren have to live in a society crippled by massive unemployment, skyrocketing prices, deteriorating pub­ lic services, municipal bankruptcies, rising crime—in short, a collapse in the quality of life of the American people. "We in the American labor move­ ment don't think it has to be that Wflf" he said. '' wages in many cases, Kirkland then noted that "this is a complete distor­ tion of the original intent of unemploy­ ment insurance to restore to jobless workers at least one-half of their former weekly wage. And even 50 percent—a target we are a long way from reaching. Convention Report: Unification Strengthened UIW People Above Dollars The following report was sub­ Meany said that the nation could mitted by the SlU-affiliated United overcome this deterioration with Industrial Workers to the 17th Bien­ "proper leadership and sound policies nial Convention of the Seafarers In­ that put people above dollars," the ternational Union of North America same combination which pulled the held in Washington, D.C., Sept. 2-4. country out of the depression of the REPORT OF 1930',s. The AFL-CIO leader also stated that UNITED INDUSTRIAL WORKERS complicating a search for solutions The United Industrial Workers of the were currefii international conditions WU-AGLIWD held a Convention at and American involvement in them. Hs the time of the last SIU Convention in On Laid-Up ^ said that neither the American labor November of 1973. The delegates to movement nor the nation itself can the UIW Convention voted to abolish ,: •: Vessebi- •" afford to be isolationist and he stressed the UrW's former regional structure that all citizens must have a voice in and to adopt one central Constitution. fchi June 16^ 1975 a change the country's foreign policies. This unification has strengthened the in the shipjpihg imles that ek-| "Drive into your local gas station UIW and enabled us to better serve our tended the lay-up rule period froml and you'll fun smack into the crisis in members in such areas as organizing I seven days to 30 days. This rulei the Middle East and Arab oil black­ activities, contract negotiations, and ialtows a Seafarer aboard a ship which| mail. Walk into your grocery store, and fringe benefits. [is laiid-up to reclaim his job if that| your pocketbook will feel the con­ Since the last SlU Convention in No­ [ship is bfoken out within 30 dTys| sequences of the Soviet wheat deal in vember of 1973, four new companies and he has registered in the hirihg| the name of detente," Meany said. have been brought under the UIW ban­ lhall which recrews that ship. | "On this Labor Day 1975, the ner. The new UIW companies range [Because of confusion about whenl American labor movement calls upon from St. Croix, Virgin Islands to Nor­ a man must register"'" in order tol the nation's leaders to reassess not only folk, Virginia to Columbus, Ohio. We iTedaim his job, the Seafarers Ap?| the disastrous economic policies which will continue in efforts to organize [peals Board has ruled that, ef!cctive| have brought misery to millions, but the the unorganized our shoreside worker, who Oct. 1, 1975, you must registeri equally disastrous foreign policies that often has to work under substandard |Hvithin three days after the date your| would seek to stop evil by appeasing it." conditions for low wages and' little or [ship has been laid-up in the hiringi nothing in the way of fringe benefits. I hall which will recrew the ship if you[ Unemployment Insurance The last two years have been very wish to be eligible to reclaim your[ busy for the UIW in the area of contract In a separate speech, AFL-CIO Sec­ i job within the 30rday period. If the| negotiations. Since the last Convention, retary-Treasurer Lane Kirkland said [third day falls on aSunday or a h6li-| over ninety (90) UIW contracts have I day, you may register on the fpllow-| that the trade union movement is dedi­ been negotiated in every part of the fiitgday. „ ' • . I cated to improving the unemployment ^ If the laid-up ship is recrewedl insurance program to help ease the country. Substantial wage increases, im­ /: within the three day period, you mayj plight of the nation's millions of un­ proved working conditions, and in­ creased fringe benefits have been ob­ > register in the hiring hail which re-| employed. Stating that the current benefit aver­ tained in all our new contracts. The crews the ship at anytime up to and| age of $68 a week replaces only about UIW will continue to fight hard in all , including the day of recre^ing, 20 to 30 percent of a worker's lost upcoming negotiations to obtain the September, 1975 —is much too low." He also said that immediate steps should be taken to increase and extend unemployment benefits and coverage and set an overall goal of strengthening the financing of the jobless benefits pro­ gram. best possible contracts for our members. Our welfare benefits program has in­ creased considerably since the last Con­ vention. We have negotiated increased employer contirbutions, and, as a result of these increases, we are considering the possibility of broadening our wel­ fare benefits still further. UIW members and their families are already protected by one of the finest welfare plans in shoreside industry, and we plan to keep it that way by increasing the benefits whenever possible. Our UIW Pension Plan, which has been in effect for about three years, CGn= tinues to expand rapidly. Not only have employer contributions doubled for most companies, but also more UIW members have been brought under the protection of our plan. We are con­ sidering further improvements in the plan as employer contributions continue to increase. The UIW will continue to seek ways of improving assistance to the member­ ship. We must step up our organizing program so that all shoreside workers can have the kind of trade union repre­ sentation they need. Contract negotia­ tions are a never-ending process, and we will continue to work for even better wages and benefits in order to improve the livelihood of those shoreside work­ ers who have turned to us to represent them in collective bargaining with man­ agement. For More Convention News, See Pages 12-21 Paje? <•4. .? '• -j • 'i.c fi •'d 1 'Ifi •i. I :'il .U #0 •J 'ff �: "L • .-^:) • •, 'Vr:' ' • ••'u..' ;•. So again I ask you to consider your job security, the political battles we must wage to-protect that security and the strength of our enemies when you think about donating to SPAD. Headquarters Netes i.' by SIU Vice Pr^ident Frank Drozak '. -t The 225,000 dwt tankers TT Brooklyn and TT Williamsburg, the OBO's Ultramar and Ultrasea, and Waterman and Delta's LASH carriers are all new ships which the SIU is currently manning. These, and other new vessels, repre­ sent a substantial number of jobs for this membership for the many years it is predicted that they will be in operation. And yet these new ships won't generate one job unless there is cargo for them to carry. The long range answer to providing cargo for U.S. tankers lies in obtaining a cargo preference law. The SIU began the battle for an oil cargo preference bill in 1971 and renewed the struggle again in 1973. And though the last oil preference bill was finally defeated by a presidential veto, the SIU will not give up its struggle for a fair share of our oil imports. It is the only permanent solution to providing employment for U.S. tankers and insuring tliis member­ ships' job security. The U.S. liner trades have benefited greatly from the Merchant Marine Act of 1970. Our liner fleet is one of the most efficient and most modem in the world, and Seafarers man a large percentage of these ships. Yet we cannot afford to rest from our efforts to protect and improve this vital trade. No matter how efficient our fleet it cannot compete with the stateowned fleets of the Soviet Union and Poland which are now engaged in a ruthless rate cutting attack on our West Coast and Gulf operators. Again the only practical answer to protecting our jobs lies in getting legis­ lation which will control the rate cutting pf the state-owned fleets. For this reason we are throwing all bur support behind the non-national carriers bill first introduced into the U.S. Congress by Senator Daniel Inouye. This bill would require rate cutters to prove that they are operating profitably at the lower rates. I J The need for these iegisiafive efforts on our part is ohvions. THthoot these laws there will be no cargoes for U.S. ships and no jobs for Seafarers who man thbse ships. The only way we can carry on these battles, and the many others that I report on every month, is through SPAD. The money voluntarily given to SPAD represents the only funds the SIU can use to carry on its vital political actions. A• CONTRACT RATIFICATION The crews on the majority of our ships have now-overwhelmingly ratified the new Tanker and Freightship Agreements which were negotiated with our contracted operators in June. Patrolmen are continuing to board SlU-contracted ships and are voting the few remaining members who have been at sea since June. These three-year agreements provide this membership with excellent con­ tract terms, including across-the-board wage increases and substantial increases in vacation, pension and welfare benefits. The entire texts of the new Tanker and Freightship contracts were published in a special edition of the July LOG and sent to each member and all ships. FIREFIGHTING llie two-day Firefighting course held at Piney Point and at the Military Sealift Command's School in Earle, N.J. is continuing to serve the important function of training Seafarers in shipboard fire control. Seafarers trained through this program have the knowledge necessary to keep a small fire on a ship from spreading and endangering the lives of everyone aboard that ship. I urge all who have not done so to contact an SIU representative and attend this course. BOSUNS RECERTIFICATION PROGRAM Twelve more Seafarers have successfully completed the two-month Bosuns Recertification Program, bringing to 284 the number of our seamen who have upgraded through the program. This has proven to be one of the most important and successful programs the SIU has ever conducted. The bosim is the key unlicensed Seafarer aboard a vessel, and the knowledge these recertified bosuns have obtained from attend­ ing classes in Piney Point and observing the Union's operations at Headquarters has enabled themi to handle their job as ship's chairman with greater efficiency and has resulted in smoother voyages for the crews with whom they sail. For more information about the Bosuns Recertification Program see page 30 of this LOG. <A* SENIORITY UPGRADING PROGRAM Six more Seafarers have received their full 'A' Books through the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program and are ready to ship out as full SIU members with all the accompanying rights, duties and responsibilities. 1 strongly urge all eligible brothers who have not already done so to apply for this program. It will serve to benefit each member as well as the Union. For more information on the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program see page 30 of this LOG. •3 r SCHEDULE OF INCREASED BENEFITS MADE POSSIBLE FROM INCREASED CONTRIBUTIONS BENEFITS Death Accidental Dismemberment CURRENT BENEFITS INCREASED BENEFITS $5,000.00 payable only to designated beneficary of eligibles who are included in the following category, Spouse, child, stepchild, mother, father, grandparent, brother, sister, half-brother, half-sister, grandchild, stepbrother, stepsister, stepmother, step* father. $4,000.00 None. - Sc- '•h — J:-'' "-'.y t Surgical Per schedule up to a maximum of $450.00 per confinement. In Hospital Doctors Visits $4.00 per day up to date of surgery—^Maximum 31 days. Maternity $300.00 maximum for each child. Optical Hospital Room & Board $25.00 for eligibles/dependents who live in a city where there is no contracted optician. Once every 2 years. ^ $30.00 daily—Private room. Intensive Care $75.00 per day. Hospital Extras $300.00 for 1st 31 days; thereafter up to another $300.00—Maximum $600.00. Pension $250.00 per month. . 'im I, '. •^' . :.r', , f; PagiS - . ,-if -J-,-..;- If any eligible employgg suners an accidental loss not arising out of or in the courtie u! empioyment will receive as follows: 1. Loss of 2 hands $5,000.00 2., Loss of 2 f^t . . . . . . . $5,000.00 " v. 3. Loss of 2 eyes, . . . . . . $5,000.00 4. Loss of 1 hand and I foot . . . $5,000.00 5. Loss of 1 hand and 1 eye . . . . $5,000.00 6. Loss of 1 foot and 1 eye ... . $5,000.00 7. Loss of 1 hand . $2,500.00 8. Loss of 1 foot $2,500.00 9. Loss of sight of 1 eye . . . '. . $2,500.00 ' Total amount payable on account of more than one of the losses listed and sus­ tained by the injured employee in any one accident—Maximum; $5,000.00. Plan will pay cost of surgery per Surgical Schedule up to a maximum of $600.00. NOTES DetaOed surgical adiednle wfll appear in upcoming Issue of the LOG. $15.00 for the first day. $10.00 for the second day. $ 6.00 per day thereafter for 58 days—Maximum 60 days. When surgery is per­ formed, benefits are payable only up to date of surgery. $500.00 Maximum for each child. May be payable to hospital, doctor or member. $30.00 for eligibles/dependents who live in a city where there is no contracted optician. Once every 2 years. > Private room—plan pays the hospital's average semi-priyate rate. Full cost of Intensive Care. Actual charges for miscellaneous hospital expenses with exception of Radiation therapy, physicians services, private nurses or luxuries or conveniences not directly associated with hospital care. Maximum 60 days for each confinement. $350.00 per month for employees who retire and submit applications on or after June 16,1975. ^ SetfarersLog �REPORT OF CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE Following is the full report of the Credentials Committee elected at the New York August membership meeting to review nominations for the SIU general election of J976, 1977, 1978 and 1979. The report is being read and voted upon in all ports at the September meetings. REPORT OF CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE ON CANDIDATES FOR GENERAL ELECTION OF 1976-77-78-79 We, the undersigned Committee on Credentials, were duly elected at the regular business meeting at Head­ quarters on August 4th, 1975, in accordance with the Constitution. Your Committee has examined the creden­ tials of the candidates for elective office or job in the Sea­ farers International Union of North America—Atlantic,' Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, for the years of 1976-77-78-79, as per Article XI, Section 1, and submit the following report: We qualified or disqualified those men who submitted for office by our Constitution and particularly by the rules. of our Constitution as contained in Articles XII and XIII. Article XII is known as Qualifications For Officers, Hea^uarters Representative, Port Agents, Patrolmen and Other Elective Jobs, ine Article reads as follows: "Section 1. Any member of the Union is eligible to be a candidate for, and hold, any office or the job of Headquarters Representative, Port Agent or Patrolman provided: a) He has. at least three (3) years of seatime In an unlicensed capacity aboard an American-flag mer­ chant vessel or vessels. In computing time, time spent in the employ of. the Union, its subsidiaries and its affiliates, or in any employment at the Union's direction, shall count the same as seatime. Union records. Welfare Plan records and/or com­ pany records can be used to determine eligibility; aiid b) He has been a full book member in continuous good standing in the Union for at least three (3) years immediately prior to his nomination; and c) He has at least one hundred (100) days of seatime, in an unlicensed capacity, aboard an Americanflag merchant vessel or vessels covered by contract with this Union, or one hundred (100) days of employment with, or any office or job of, the Union, its subsidiaries and its affiliates, or in any employment at the Union's direction, or a com­ bination of these, between January 1st and the time of nomination in the election year, except if such seatime is wholly aboard such merchant vessels operating solely upon the Great Lakes, in which event he shall have at least sixty-five (65) days of such seatime instead of the foregoing one hundred (100) days; and d) He is a citizen of the United States of America; and e) He is not disqualified by law. He is not receiving a pension from this Union's Pension Fund, if any, or from a Union-Management Fund to which Fund this Union is a party or from a company under contract with this Union. Section 2. All candidates for, and holders of, other elective jobs not specified in the preceding sections shall be full book members of the Union, Section 3. All candidates for and holders of elective offices and jobs, whether elected or appointed in accord­ ance with this Constitution, shall maintain full book membership in good standing." Article XIII, is known as. Elections for Officers, Head­ quarters Representatives, Port Agents and Patrolmen. Sections 1 and 2 of that Article read as follows: "Section 1. Nominations. Except as provided in Sec­ tion 2(b) of this Article, any full book member may sub­ mit his name for nomination for any office, or the job of Headquarters Representative, Port Agent or Patrolman, by delivering or causing to be delivered in person, to the office of the Secretary-Treasurer at Headquarters, or sending, a letter addressed to the Credentials Committee, in care of the Secretary-Treasurer, at the address of Headquarters. This letter shall be dated and shall contain the following: a) The name of the candidate. b) His home address and mailing address. c) His book number. d) The title of the office or other job for which he is a candidate, including the name of the Port in the event the position sought is that of Agent or Patrolman. e) Proof of citizenship. f) Proof of seatime and/or employment as required for candidates. g) In the event the member is on a ship he shall notify the Credentials Committee what ship he is on. This shall be done also if he ships subsequent to forward­ ing his credentials. h) Annexing a certificate in the following form, signed and dated by the proposed nominee: "I hereby certify that I am not now, nor, for the five (5) years last past, have I been either a mem- SIU Credentials Commtttee, elected at the August New York membership meeting, reviews nominations for election of SIU officers to be held later this year. Tliey are, clockwise from near left: Warren Cassidy, steward department; Jack Dixon, engine department: Frank Teti, chairman, deck department; Theodore R. Goodman, steward department: William G. Cofone, deck department, and Carroll Patrick Dwyer, engine department. . , September, 1975 , • ' ^ ^; . •- her of the Communist Party or convicted of, or served any part of a prison term resulting from conviction of robbery, bribery, extortion, embez­ zlement, grand larceny, burglary, arson, violation of narcotics laws, murder, rape, assault with intent to kill, assault which inflicts grievous bodily injury, or violation of Title II or III of the Landrum-Griffin Act, or conspiracy to commit any such crimes." Dated .. Signature of Member t i T - '1; Book No. Printed forms of the certificate shall be made available to nominees. Where a nominee cannot truthfully execute such a certificate, but is, in fact, legally eligible for an office or job by reason of the restoration of civil rights originally revoked by such conviction or a favorable determination by the Board of Parole of the United States Department of Justice, he shall, in lieu of the foregoing certificate, furnish a complete signed statement of the facts of his case together with true copies of the documents supporting his statement. Any full book member may nominate any other full book member in which event such full book member so nominated shall comply with the provisions of this Article as they are set forth herein, relating to the submission of credentials. By reason of the above self nomination pro­ vision the responsibility if any, for notifying a nominee of his nomination to office, shall be that of the nominator. All documents required herein must reach Head­ quarters no earlier than July 15th and no later than August 15th of the election year. The Secretary-Treasurer is charged with the safe­ keeping of these letters and shall turn them over to the Credentials Committee upon the latter's request. Section 2. Credentials Committee. a) A Credentials Committee shall be elected at the regular meeting in August of the election year, at the Port where Headquarters is located. It shall consist of six (6) full book members in attendance at the meeting, with two (2) members to be elected from each of the Deck, Engine and Stewards Departments. No officer. Headquarters Representative, Port Agent or Patrolman, or candidate for office or the job of Headquarters Repre­ sentative, Port Agent or Patrolman, shall be eligible for election to this Committee, except as provided for in Article X, Section 4. In the event any committee member is unable to serve, the Committee shall suspend until the President or Executive Vice President, or the SecretaryTreasurer, in that order, calls a special meeting at the Port where Headquarters is located in order to elect a replacement. The Committee's results shall be by majority vote, with any tie vote being resolved by a majority vote of the membership at a special meeting called for that purpose at that Port. b) After its election, the Committee shall immediately go into session. It shall determine whether the person has submitted his application correctly and possesses the necessary qualifications. The Committee shall prepare a report listing each applicant and his book number under the office or job he is seeking. Each applicant shall be marked "qualified" or "disqualified" according to the findings of the Committee. Where an applicant has been marked "disqualified", the reason therefor must be stated in the report. Where a tie vote has been resolved by a special meeting of the membership, that fact shall also be noted, with sufficient detail. The report shall be signed by all of the Committee members, and be completed and submitted to the Ports in time for the next regular meeting after their election. At this meeting, it shall be read and incorporated in the minutes, and then posted on the bulletin board in each Port. On the last day of nominations, one member of the Committee shall stand by in Headquarters to accept delivery of credentials. All credentials must be in Head­ quarters by midnight of closing day. c) When an applicant has been disqualified by the Committee, he shall be notified immediately by telegram at the addresses listed by him pursuant to Section 1 of this Article. He shall also be sent a letter containing the reasons for such disqualification by air mail, special delivery, registered or certified, to the mailing address designated pursuant to Section 1(b) of this Article. A disqualified applicant shall have the right to take an appeal to the membership from the decision of the Com­ mittee. He shall forward copies of such appeal to each Port, where the appeal shall be presented and voted upon at a regular meefting no later than the second meeting after the Committee's election. It is the responsibility of the applicant to insure timely delivery of his appeal. In any event, without prejudice to his. written appeal, the . •) ^ L :r\ ci •T 'V.- Continued on Page 10 Page 9 'M - y. A . I * Ki - j ^ ^ -v-'v-r:, �.4ii i<??;?!= rf I > '-v-rfW • WJ REPORT OF CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE Continued from Page 9 applicant may appear in person before the Committee within two days after the day on which the telegram is sent, to correct his application or argue for his qualification. The Committee's report shall be prepared early enough to allow the applicant to appear before it within the time set forth in this Constitution and still reach the Ports in thne for the first regular meeting after its election. d) A majority vote of the membership shall, in the case of such appeals, be sufficient to over-rule any dis­ qualification by the Credentials Committee, in which event the one so previously classified shall then be deemed qualified. e) The Credentials Committee, in passing upon the qualifications of candidates, shall have the right to con­ clusively presume that anyone nominated and quiilified in previous elections for cwdidacy for any office, or the job of Headquarters Representative, Port Agent or Patrolman, has met all the requirements of Section 1(a) of Article XII. (End of quote.) Further, in order to ascertain the meaning of the term "member in good standing" which is used in Article XII, Subsection 1(b), the Committee referred to Article XXIV, Section 9 of our Constitution which reads as follows: "Section 9. The term, 'member in good standing' shall mean a member whose monetary obligations to the Union are not in arrears for thirty days or more, or who is not under suspension or expulsion effective in accordance with this Constitution. Unless otherwise expressly indicated^jthe term, 'member' shall mean a member in good standing." After full and thorough deliberations, the Committee made its decisions and sent appropriate notification to candidates. In the course of their deliberations the Com­ mittee ultimately came to decisions which are later set forth. In arriving at these ultimate decisions, the Com­ mittee was most concerned with carrying out a stated principle of our Union, which is that "every qualified member shall have the right to nominate himself for, and, if elected or appointed, to hold office in this Union." In connection with the foregoing, we have also con­ sulted with the Secretary-Treasurer who, under our Constitution, has the obligation to insure appropriate election procedures as legally required. (Article XIII, Section 7.) Our Secretary-Treasurer has furffier consulted with the Union's Counsel as to the law applicable in Union nominations and elections. The following is a complete listing of all men who submitted their credentials to the Committee. Th^ men's names and the office or job for which they submitted such credentials are listed in the order in which this Committee feels they should be placed on the general ballot, that is, in alphabetical order under the office or job for which they run, and that the Ports, following the Headquarters' offices, beginning with Boston, be arranged on the ballot geographically, as has been done in the past. After each man's name and book number is his qualification or disqualification, followed by the reason for that decision. PRESIDENT Louis C. Babin, Qualified B-826 Qualified Paul Hall, H-1 Walter LeClaire, Qualified L-636 Glenn Wells, W-792 Qualified Credentials in order. Credentials in order. Credentials in order. Credentials in order. EXECUTIVE VICE-PRESIDENT Frank Drozak, D-22 Qualified Credentials in order. SECRETARY-TREASURER Joseph DiGiorgio, Qualified D-2 Credentials in order. VICE-PRESIDENT IN CHARGE OF CONTRACTS AND CONTRACT ENFORCEMENT Gary J. Bryant, B-1330 r> d' Cal Tanner, T-1 Disqualified Was not in continuous good standing for three (3) years previous to nomination. Qualified Credentials in order. VICE-PRESW^IT IN CHARGE OF THE ATLANTIC COAST Earl Shepard, S-2 Qualified Credentials in order. VICE-PRESIDENT IN CHARGE OF THEGULF COAST Lindsey J. Williams, Qualified Credentials in order. W-1 VICE-PRESIDENT IN CHARGE OF THE LAKES AND INLAND WATERS Paul Drozak, D-180 Qualified Credentials in order. Page 10 HEADQUARTERS REPRESENTATIVE > Fred Farnen, F-656 Qualified Credentials in order. Credentials in order. Qualified Leon Hall, Jr., H-125 Credentials in order. WiUiam W.Hall, Qualified H-272 Credentials in order. Edward X. Mooney, Qualified M-7 NEW YORK AGENT Credentials in order. George McCartney, Qualified . M-948 NEW YORK JOINT PATROLMAN Ted Babkowski, B-1 Qualified Credentials in order. Credentials in order. Jack Caffey, C-1010 Qualified Credentials in order. Angus Campbell, Qualified C-217 Credentials in order. Perry D. Ellis, E-295 Qualified Credentials in order. Luigi lovino, I-11 Qualified Credentials in order. Frank Mongelli, Qualified M-1111 Qualified Credentials in order. Michael Sacco, S-1288 Credentials in order. Qualified Keith Terpe, T-3 Credentials in order. Qualified Herman M. Troxclair, T-4 PHILADELPHIA AGENT John F. Fay, F-363 Qualified Credentials in order. PHILADELPHIA JOINT PATROLMAN Albert (Al) Bernstein, Qualified Credentials in order. B-3 William (Red) Qualified Credentials in order. Morris, M-4 BALTIMORE AGENT Benjamin Wilson, Qualified W-217 Credentials in order. BALTIMORE JOINT PATROLMAN Tony Kastina, K-5 Qualified Credentials in order. Robert Pomerlane, Qualified Credentials in order. P-437 MOBILE AGENT Louis Neira, N-1 Qualified .•)) MOBILE JOINT PATROLMAN David L. Dickinson, Qualified D-227 Harold J. Fischer, Qualified F-1 Robert L. Jordan, J-1 Qualified NEW ORLEANS AGENT C. J. "Buck" Qualified Stephens, S-4 Credentials in order. Credentials in order. Credentials in order. Credentials in order. Credentials in order. NEW ORLEANS JOINT PATROLMAN Thomas E. Gould, Qualified Credentials in order. G-267 Louis Guarino, Qualified Credentials in order. G-520 Stanley Zeagler, Qualified Credentials in order. Z-60 HOUSTON AGENT Robert F. (Mickey) Qualified WUbum, W-6 Credentials in order. HOUSTON JOINT PATROLMAN Frank "Scottie" Qualified Credentials in order. Aubusson,A-8 Peter E. Dolan, Qualified Credentials in order. D-829 Roan Lightfoot, Qualified Credentials in order. L-562 Lewis L. Stanton, Disqualified Does not have ode S-1484 hundred (100) days' seatimefrom January 1,197S to date of nomination. Franklin Taylor, Qualified^ Credentials In order. T-180 SAN FRANCISCO AGENT Arthur C. Lehmann, Qualified L-750 Steve Troy, T-485 Qualified Credentials in order. Credentials in order. SAN FRANCISCO JOINT PATROLMAN Pasquale (Pat) Qualified Credentials in order. Marinelli, M-462 Joseph Sacco, S-1287 Qualified Credentials in order. DETROITAGENT Jack Bluitt, B-15 > Qualified Credentials in order. DETROIT JOINT PATROLMAN Roy Boudreau, Qualified Credentials in order. B-1473 As will be noted in the foregoing sections of the Com­ mittee's report, the provisions (rf the SIU Constitution governing election procedure made it mandatory that some of the men who had been nominated be disqualified. In light of these circumstances, the Committee wishes to call to the attention of all members, the necessity of fol­ lowing all requirements and procedures, which are estab­ lished by our Constitution to govern eligibility to candi­ dacy to Union office. However^ at this time the Committee particularly desires to point out the provisions of Article XIII, Section 2(c) of the Constitution, which spell out in detail the right of a disqualified candidate to appeal from a decision of the Cre^ntials Conunittee and how he does it. In compliance with Article XIII, Section 2, paragraph (b) of our Constitution, and in an attempt to give every nominee every consideration and to try to prevent any disqualifications by this Committee, Carroll Dwyer, Book No. D-824, and William Cofone, Book No. C-808, of the Credentials Committee, remained at the entrance of the Headquarters building of the Union until midnight of Friday, August 15, 1975, to receive any credentials that might have been delivered either by maU or by hand after the closing of business hours by the Union. The Conunittee points out, ffiat in the President's PreBalloting Report approved by the membership as per the Constitution, and published in the May SEAFARERS LOG, the exact offices and jobs for which nominations were to be made, was set forth. In passing upon the credentials for certain of the nominees, this Committee had to make a number of dis­ qualifications, and the following are the details relative to each of those disqualifications: 1. Gary L. Brvant. B-1330—Candidate for Vice Presi­ dent in Charge of Contracts and Contract Enforcement. Union records reveal that Brother Bryant did not pay his third quarter dues for 1972 until September 2, 1972, when they should have been paid no later than July 30, 1972. The Union records further reveal that he also failed to pay his fourth quarter dues for 1972 until Janu­ ary 29, 1973, when they should have been paid no later than October 30, 1972. Our Union records further reveal that the above Union monetary payment requirements were not excused by reason of provisions of Article III, Section 3, hereinafter set forth. Therefore, Brother Bryant was disqualified under Article XII, Section 1, paragraph (b) of our Constitution, which reads as follows: , "Section 1. Any member of the Union is eligible to be a candidate for, and hold, any office or the job of Head­ quarters Representative, Port Agent or Patrolman pro­ vided: (b) He has been a full book member in continuous good standing in the Union for at least three (3) years immediately prior to his nomination;". This section of the Constitution is further supported by Article V, Sec­ tion 1, which reads as follows: "Section 1. All members shall pay dues quarterly, on a calendar year basis, no later than the first business day of each quarter, .except as herein otherwise provided. The dues^shall be those pay­ able as of the date of adoption of this Constitution as amended and may be changed only by Constitutional amendment.", and Article XXIV, Section 9 of our Con­ stitution which reads as follows: "Section 9. The term 'member in good standing' shall mean a member whose monetary obligations to the Union are not in arrears for thirty days or more, or who is not under suspension or expulsion effective in accordance with this Constitution. Unless otherwise expressly indicated, the term 'member' shall mean a member in good standing.", and Article III, Section 3 of our Constitution, which reads as follows: "Section 3. Members more than one quarter in arrears in dues shall be automatically suspended, and shall for­ feit all benefits and all Qther rights and privileges in the Union. They shall be automatically dismissed if they are more than two quarters in arrears in dues. An arrearage, in dues shall be computyi from the first dav of the appli­ cable quarter, but this time shall not run: "(a) While a member is actually participating in a strike or lockout. "(b) While a member is an in-patient in a USPHS or otho- accredited hospital. "(c) While a member is under an incapacity due to activity in behalf of the Union. "(d) While a member is in the armed services of the United States, provided the member was in good standing at the time Of entry into the armed forces, and further provided he applies for reinstatement within ninety (90) days after discharge from the armed forces. "(e) While a member has no opportunity to pay dues, because of employment aboard an American flag mer­ chant vessel." (Underlining supplied by the Committee.) Continued on Page 11 ^ Seafarers Log X "•••' • 'X. TTS..'A ;, �Merchant Marine Authorization H.R. 3902 and S. 1542, to authorize funds for maritime programs for fiscal year 1976, are in a conference committee which will reconcile differences between the two bills. A tax provision of the House bill is being held up in the Ways and Means Committee. Washington Activities Third Flag Rates A bill to provide for minimum ocean rates for foreign-flag carriers has been reported out of the Senate Commerce Committee. A companion bill is in the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee. By B. Rocker Maritime Ad Hoc Committee On Aug. 20, representatiyes of the SIU particjipated in a meeting of the Legislative Subcommittee of the AFL-CIO Ad Hoc Committee on Maritime Industry Problems. The Committee was set up last year by AFL-CIO President George Meany to promote the merchant marine through joint efforts of maritime unions. The Legislative Subcommittee will develop a list of priorities for a program to improve the state of the U.S. shipping industry and to promote jobs for seamen. The combined efforts of participants will be directed toward protection against violation of the Jones Act, encouraging cargo preference laws, vigilance against countries which attempt to fish or mine our coastal waters, improve­ ment of the inland waterways system or whatever other areas we believe can make a better Ufe for Seafarers. Joint Maritime Union Meetings There have been a number of meetings held among the various maritime unions to work on joint programs to monitor Coast Guard policies on manning, safety and other important matters. SIU has been participating ia these meet­ ings in order to prepare a unified maritime union position to present at the next meeting of the International Labor Organization and Intergovernmental Maritime Consultative Organization in Europe later this year. tn Congress Congress was in recess for the month of August; members returned Sept. 3. Listed below are some of the bills which we will be following. The 200 MMe Limit BHl H.R. 200 was reported out of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee. It gives the United States exclusive jurisdiction over management and conservation of coastal fisheries up to 200 miles from the shore. It allows othernations to negotiate fishing privileges within the 200-mile zone. American fishermen need such protection from, foreign fishing vessels which use large fish trawlers and fishing techniques which American fishermen are prohibited from using by U.S. conservation laws. War Risk Insurance H.R. 1073 would extend war risk insurance on "effective U.S. controlled vessels" for a three year period. The Commerce Department, in testimony before the Merchant Marine Subcommittee, recommended reducing the number of vessels covered by the program under Title XII of the 1936 Merchant Marine Act. The purpose of war risk insurance is to provide protection during the early part of a war among major powers, when commercial shipping insurance terminates, and SIU opposed coverage of U.S.-owned foreign-flag ships regis­ tered in Liberia and Panama. The House of Representatives passed H.R. 1073 on Sept. 9. Continued from Page 10 Since this Committee is bound by the Constitution, it had to decide the qualifications of Brother Bryant on the basis of the Constitution alone. The Committee had no other choice. Based upon the-^pplicable Constitutional provisions and the available records, this Committee dis­ qualified Brother Bryant for the office of Vice President in Charge of Contracts and Contract Enforcement. In accordance with the requirements of Article XIII, Section 2(c) of our Constitution, and in order to assure adequate notice of its decision, the Committee info;rmed Brother Bryant of his disqualification by telegram sent on August 12, 1975 to the address listed by him in his letter of nomination. Moreover, the telegram was fol­ lowed by an air mail, registered, special delivery letter dated August 13, 1975 from the Committee to Brother Bryant that set forth the reason for his disqualification. 2. Lewis L. Stanton, S-1484—Candidate for Patrolman, Port of Houston. Based upon an examination of available Union records. Brother Stanton has failed to establish that he has one hundred (100) days of seatime between January 1, 1975 and the time of nomination as required by Article XII, Section 1, paragraph (c) of our Constitution, which reads as follows: "Section 1. Any member of the Union is eligible to be a candidate for, and hold, any clficc or the job of Head­ quarters Represerlative, Port Agent or Patrolman pro­ vided: (c) He has at least one hunderd (100) days of seatime, in an unlicensed capacity, aboard an Americanflag nicrehant vessel or vessels covered by contract with this Union, of one hundred (100) days of employment Seafreeze Atlantic No action has been taken yet in the Senate Commerce Committee on H. R. 5197—a bill already passed by the House—which would authorize employ­ ment of foreign fishermen on the fishing trawler Seafreeze Atlantic until such time as U.S. seamen are trained and available for the jobs. American seamen would be employed in the non-fishing shipboard jobs. Tariff Preference This bill, H.R. 5897, woiild give the President authority to grant trade preferences to OPEC countries which did not participate in the oil embargo against the United States in 1973. H.R. 5897 is pending before the Trade Subcommittee of the House Ways and Means Committee. SIUNA Convention The 17th Biennial Convention of the SIUNA was held in Washington on Sept. 2, 3 and 4. Twenty-eight affiliates were represented. Throughout the Convention—in reports, speeches and meetings—there were repeated references to important pieces of legislation or activities of govern­ ment agencies which will have great impact on the future of the industry and the Seafarer. Our Union has come a long way since the days when the fight was on the dock and the issues were related to poverty wages, crimps and rotten food. We are in an era in which laws, agency regulations and Presidential procla­ mations can give new vitality to our building program or can wipe out our protection and contribute to the further decline of the U.S.-flag fleet. It is for this very practical reason that our officers are ever alert to the Washington scene and our Union representatives in the capital take every opportunity to provide information to the lawmaker and Administration about our industry. To Protect Your Job Security in the Fight for Favorable Legislation Seafarers are urfed to contribute to SPAD. It is the way to have your voke heard and to keep your union effective in the light for I^Lslation to protect tfie security of every Seafarer and his family. with, or in any office or job of, the Union, its subsidiaries and its its affiliates, or in any employment at the Union's direction, or a combination of these, between January 1st and the time of nomination in the election year, except if such seatime is wholly aboard such merchant vessels operating solely upon the Great Lakes, in which event he shall have at least sixty-five (65) days of such seatime instead of the foregoing one hundred (100) days." This Committee is bound by the Constitution, and it had to decide on the basis of the Constitution. The Com­ mittee was given no choice. Based upon the foregoing and the available records, the Committee disqualified Brother Stanton for the job of Patrolman, Port of Houston. In accordance with the requirements of Article XIII, Section 2(c) of our Constitution, and in order to assure adequate notice of its decision, the Committee informed Brother Stanton of his disqualification by telegram sent on August 12, 1975 to the address listed by him in his letter of nomination. Moreover, the telegram was fol­ lowed by an air mail, registered, special delivery letter dated August 13, 1975 from the Committee To Brother Stanton that set forth the reason for his disqualification. In addition, each man disqualified received a copy of our Constitution, together with the letter from the Com­ mittee mentioned above indicating his disqualification, so that the disqualified nominee would have available the procedure to be used in appeal from the decision of the Credentials Committee. The membership can readily see from the foregoing report, that your Committee has made every effort pos­ sible within the confines of our Constitution to qualify every nominee. All credentials received as of Tuesday, August 5,1975, were turned over to the Committee in good order at 9:00 A.M. on that date, and those received by mail sub­ sequently, but not later than August 15, 1975, have simi­ larly been furnished to the Committee in good order. All credentials have been examined in strict accordance with the Constitution. Any defect in the credentials disposed of by the Committee has been the sole responsibility of the sender and no person adversely affected by such defect has denied this to the Committee. This Committee, having completed its duties, ad­ journed at 2:00 P.M. on August 21, 1975 in the Head­ quarters offices of the Seafarers International Union of North America-Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, 275 20th Street, Brooklyn, New York 11215. Fraternally submitted: Dated: August 21,1975 /s/ FRANK TETI T-93 Frank Teti,T-93, Deck Dept., Chairman /s/ WILLIAM G. COFONE C-808 William G. Cofone, C-808, Deck Dept. /s/ CARROLL P. DWYER D-824 Carroll P. Dwyer, D-824, Engine Dept /s/ JACK V. DIXON D-863 Jack V. Dixon, D-863, Engine Dept. /s/ THEODORE R. GOODMAN G-134 Theodore R. Goodman, G-134, Steward Dept. /s/ WARREN CASSIDY C-724 Warren Cassi^y, C-724, Steward Dept. Page 11 Soptember, 1975 X-i ^• �Hall BlastsStafeDepartment of Convention The growing incursion of thirdflag liner operations into the U.S. foreign trades, the need for a new national maritime policy to insure cargo for American-flag vessels, and the political and economic implica­ tions of the new Russian grain deal were some of the main issues, involv­ ing the jobs and job security of Sea­ farers, discussed and acted on by delegates to the SIUNA's 17th Bien­ nial Convention, held Sept. 2-4 at the Shoreham-Americana Hotel in Washington, D.C. Focusing on these serious prob­ lems, SIUNA President Paul Hall, who chaired the three-day Conven­ tion, issued a strong attack on the U.S. State Department for its con­ tinued opposition to a healthy mari­ time industry and called it "the most serious detractor and opponent of the U.S.-flag merchant marine." Hall forcefully affirmed that "on any issue, whether it is legislation to improve or protect American-flag shipping, or Administrative policy to promote the industry. State Depart­ ment spokesmen almost always tes­ tify in opposition, alleging that such efforts would run counter to our friendship and navigation treaties, or that they could weaken 'free trade' or some other such invalid argu­ ment." Hall further asserted that the State Department "offers up the U.S. mer­ chant marine whenever something has to be traded off for State Departnent advantage," and he continued Jhat "this practice has been inten­ sified under the present Secretary of State, Kenry Kissinger." • " Hall then cited State's vigorous Dpposition of the vetoed__Energy Transportation Security Act of 1974, and its present call-fdr-rejection of Senator Daniel K. Iiiouye's NonNational Carrier Bill as just two recent examples of continuous State Department opposition to measures concerning the needs of the U.S. maritime industry. Hall also accused the State De­ partment of leaking stories to the Page 12 . • f. . • •• • • press that Senator Inouye's bill— which simply requires third-flag car­ riers like Russia's FESCO fleet to prove their rates are compensatory on a commercial cost basis—is "a brainchild of the maritime unions which were able to get it introduced by virtue of political contributions." Hall labeled this despicable lie** and he concluded: **We might well warn State and its Secretary that he had better stop trying to package the U.S. merchant marine for delivery as tribute to his partners in detente. We are not going to lie down and play willing hostage." In addition to President Hall's statements, the SIUNA Convention was highlighted by addresses from AFL-CIO President George Meany; Labor Secretary John Dunlop; ILA President Teddy Gleason; Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Mari­ time Affairs Robert J. Blackwell; National MEBA President Jesse Calhoon; Federal Maritime Commis­ sioner Helen Delich Bentley and Radio Operators President Ed Fitz­ gerald. Details on these addresses and others can be found throughout this issue of the Seafarers LOG. SIUNA Convention delegates rep­ resenting 90,000 workers in 28 affil­ iated unions, unanimously passed 38 resolutions dealing in large part with the problems facing all "segments of the U.S. maritime industry and affil­ iates of the International. National Cargo Policy In some of the more specific resolutions affecting Seafarers, the Convention delegates called for a national cargo policy "that will as­ sure the U.S. fleet a substantial share of U.S. cargoes in all the trade routes of the world, which could be achieved through cargo preference requirements, bilateral shipping ar­ rangements and other cargo sharing procedures." The Convention also passed a resolution to concur with the posi­ tion of the AFL-CIO Executive Council, which at its mid-Summer 1975 meeting, condemned the "ruth­ activities of their respective unions less rate-cutting practices" of Rus­ since the last Convention two years sia's FESCO fleet and other state- ago, and they served on a number owned fleets operating as third-flag of important committees. The Convention also conducted carriers. The resolution also con­ curred with the Executive Board's elections for International officers, position that "any large scale grain and unanimously reelected Paul Hall purchase deals with Soviet Bloc as International President; Morris nations should be stopped until Weisberger, SIUNA Executive Vice adequate safeguards for the Free President, and Joe DiGiorgio SIUNA World, the American people and the Secretary-Treasurer.. Among the SIUNA's guests at the U.S. merchant marine are firmly established on the basis of complete Convention were groups of trainees reciprocity, in the spirit of true from the Lundeberg School, escorted detente, not the Administration's ca­ by HLSS Vice President Mike Sacco. lamitous one-way detente with the SIU upgraders and bosuns from both Communist superpowers." New York and Piney Point partici­ pating in the Bosun Recertification Inland Waterways Program and the 'A' Seniority Up­ In a resolution concerning Ameri­ grading program also visited sessions ca's inland waterways, the Conven­ of the Convention. tion scored the Navy and the Army Corps of Engineers for encroach­ ment into the private sector of tug SIUNA Will Hold operations and hopper dredge pro­ jects, respectively. And the Conven­ Conventions tion expressed strong opposition "to Every 3 Years any imposition of any type of tax, toll, or user charge on commerce or Delegates to the SIUNA's 17th fuel for inland water transportation." Biennial Convention unanimously voted to amend Article VII, Fishing Industry Section 2 of the International's Turning to the nation's fishery Constitution for the purpc»e of policies, the Convention resolved to rescheduling the Union's Interna­ work for "prompt passage of H.R. tional Conventions from the pre­ 200, a bill to set up a 200 mile sent two years to every three years. fishing conservation zone around the The amendment was suggested U.S. that would protect U.S. coastal to the Convention by the Consti­ fisheries," and it further resolved to tutional and Legal Committee, fight for a program "to provide as­ which was chaired by Henry sistance to U.S. fishing operators to "Whitey" Dis)ey, president of the enable them to modernize and up­ Marine Firemen's Union on the grade their fleets and to obtain insurWest Coast. , ance and other protection on a com­ The Committee pointed out diat mercially viable basis." the change was warranted because The Convention also adopted res­ 'Svith rapidly increasing costs, olutions to include the Virgin Islands holding regular conventions every into the provisions of the Jones Act; two years as has been the practice to continue the fight to maintain the may bctome a serious finsmcial USPHS sysem; to work for a new burden to the bteinationa! and progressive U.S. maritime policy, aflfilmtes." The Committee and many more. (A more detailed liowever, that "if the need aris^, article on resolutions passed is con­ we may convene a special conven­ tained in this LOG.) tion widiin a relatively short time." The SIUNA Convention delegates submitted progress reports of the Seafarers log �--.J-.—at*-*' Gleasofi Tells SlUNA Delegates 'Bushel of Wheat for Barrel of Oil' Thomas W, Gleason, president of the International Longshoremen's Associ­ ation, affirmed in an address to the SIUNA's 17th Biennial Convention that his union would continue its boy­ cott of the loading of American grain on ships bound for Russia by fighting ' two state court injunctions ordering his men back to work, Gleason expressed confidence that the back-to-work orders would be overturned. [In the latest developments, long­ shoremen have gone back to work after President Ford promised actions to pre­ vent a repeat of the 1972 "grain deal" with Russia. See full details page 3.] The ILA president said that his union is taking its boycott actions in an effort to prevent a repeat performance of the 1972 Russian grain deal which caused such devastating inflationary effects on the U.S. economy by driving up the price of all grain-related products for the American consumer. In his address to the SIUNA Con­ vention, Gleason also recalled the Arab ofl embargo and pointed to the eco­ nomic problems caused in this country by the high cost of imported oil from the Mideast. He urged the U.S. to adopt a policy of a "bushel of wheat for a nantly owned and operated by Russian satellites. The ILA president also stated that his union's actions were not selfmotivated because "no matter what country's ships move the grain, ILA longshoremen would perform the work." He said the ILA wanted "to protect everything that's American." In Best Interest Gleason said that with the aid of AFL-CIO President George Meany, he would try to set up a meeting with mari­ time union leaders and a cross-section of American society, such as small farmers, truckers and independent gas station owners, to prove to the Admin­ istration that support for the boycott Teddy Gleason was nationwide and in the best interest barrel of oil" to even the economic of the American consumer. scale. Turning from the grain boycott Gleason also blasted the way the question, the ILA president attacked 1972 bilateral trade agreement between the growing encroachment of Russian the U.S. and Russia on the carriage of third-flag operations into most U.S. the grain was handled by the U.S. liner trades, especially the U.S. West Government. He pointed out that Coast-Far East trade where the Rus­ American ships, which had been guar­ sians and other third-flag carriers have anteed 33 percent of the grain cargoes, captured more than half the bysiness. actually only got 11 percent with the The ILA president called for the remainder being carried by Russian passage of Senator Daniel K. Inouye's ships and third-flag vessels predomi- Non-National Carrier bill to help sdleviate the third-flag situation. The hill would require that an operator prove Polities and Cargo Key to Maritime Revival:Benf ley Federal Maritime Commissioner Helen Delich Bentley addressed the final session of the SIUNA's 17th Bien­ nial Convention and centered her talk on the economic and political necessity of a large, viable merchant fleet to any strong nation or to any nation that wishes to remain strong. Mrs. Bentley, who will be leaving her government post to enter the private sector of the U.S. maritime industry, pointed out that "historically the strong­ est nations have had the strongest mer­ chant fleets," citing Egypt, Greece, Rome and Carthage in the Ancient World, and Spain and England during the colonization of the New World. She also reviewed "the great mari­ time heritage" of America noting that America's merchant navy helped this country to win independence. However, Mrs. Bentley expressed deep concern over the anti-maj-itime attitude of many U.S. legislators and other government officials since World War II. She recalled the old axiom "the nation that controls the seas controls the world," and affirmed that "no na- tion is practicing this axiom today bet­ ter than the Russians." Mrs. Bentley told the Convention that the Russian merchant fleet has grown from -million deadweight tons in 1963 to 14-million dwt today, and that "at the present rate of growth, the announced Russian goal of 20-million dwt by 1980 will be reached con­ siderably before that year." She also noted that the Russian mer­ chant fleet is made up of 7,000 vessels of over 1,000 tons. Mrs. Bentley then compared the U.S. fleet with the Russian, noting that the U.S. Merchant Marine has only 550 ships and the fleet carries less cargo to­ day than in 1960 "even though U.S. foreign trade has increased greatly since that time." She affirmed "the U.S. has relegated her merchant fleet to second class status while the Soviet Union has given its fleet top priority." The FMC head continued that "a country's merchant fleet is an instru­ ment of national politics," and she cited the planned Arab build-up of its tanker fleet despite the drastic economic prob­ lems of the worldwide tanker market, and Russia's build-up of passenger ship capacity regardless of profit ^oss con­ siderations. "Shipping is far more than merely a commercial venture," she added, "it is in every country's best interest to keep its shipping capabilities strong." that his rates are compensatory on a commercial cost basis, or. In other words, that he is making'a profit. The ILA president also charged that the Russians are now offering rate cuts in an effort to capture the carriage of whiskey from Scotland to the U.S. East Coast. However, Gleason said that the ILA would not unload any of these ships. Guaranteed Cargo In addition, Gleason called for a widespread policy of bilateralism in which U.S.-flagships would be guar­ anteed 50 percent of the cargoes mov­ ing between the U.S. and its trading partners. ' Gleason reiterated the fact that no matter what country's ships move the caigoes it was ILA labor that would load and unload. He said that the ILA was calling for such programs because "whatever is good for the U.S. merchant marine is good for the country." In his concluding remarks, Gleason said that the ILA wanted to see "Ameri­ cans working," and that the ILA "would support America's unions 100 percent." After the ILA president wrapped up his address, SIU President Paul Hall thanked Gleason and the ILA for their continuous contributions in fostering a healthy U.S. maritime industry. 1 •41 'r Fish Conference Is Held SIUNA Convention delegates representing the International's affiliated fisher­ men's and fish cannery workers unions held an evening conference during the three-day Covention to discuss, in depth, the problems facing the American fisherman today. Among the issues discussed was a bill pending in the House of Representatives to extend America's 12-mile offshore limit to 200 miles. 11 Politics and Shipping Helen Delich Bentley .'f September, 1975 Mrs. Bentley reaffirmed that "poli­ tics and shipping are intertwined," arid she encouraged the SIU to keep up its political activities on behalf of a strong U.S. maritime industry. In her concluding remarks, Mrs. Bentley stated that "merchant shipping has been the mark of great nations, and great nations that have fallen have done so because' they allowed the decay of their merchant fleets." AN EC Cites Energy Problems A representative of the American Nuclear Energy Council tells members of the. SlUf^A executive board and other convention delegates at a special meeting that the development of America's nuclear energy capabilities is necessary if the U.S. is to some day become energy independent. The SIUNA is the first international union that the ANEC ever addressed. Page 13 �• -• - 1~-V-;' V-,- Blackwell Tells Delegates ;!-•, > lyt • • , • Will Negotiate Competitive Freight Rate Speaking during the second day of These laid-up U.S. tankers are part the SIUNA Convention in Wash., D.C., of the 40 million deadweight tonnage Assistant Secretary of Commerce for. laid-up throughout the world. BlackMaritime Affairs Robert Blackwell an­ well predicted that this figure will hit nounced that he would be traveling to 80 million dwt by next year and that Moscow in order to negotiate a com­ this slump in the tanker market will petitive freight rate for the shipment of prevail for three to five years. grain to Russia to enable U.S. shippers to carry a portion of proposed grain Versatile Fleet sales. At present the rate for grain is But Blackwell stressed that the U.S., well below even the operating cost of largely because of the provisions of U.S. shippers. the Merchant Marine Act. of 1970, now Telling the assembled delegates that has a balanced, versatile merchant ma­ he would he leaving for the Moscow rine with "the largest and most efficient" negotiations on Sept. 8, Blackwell said, intermodal fleet in the world." 'T can assure you I won't be coming He also praised the efforts of the back until I get a rate that promises National Maritime Council in promot­ employment for a substantial portion ing the U.S. merchant marine, pointing of our laid-up tanker fleet." to a 73 percent increase since 1972 in Thirty-four U.S; tankers are now foreign cargo carried by U.S. ships. J aid-up according to Blackwell, and a Calling the SIU a major force in competitive grain rate would mean at bringing the industry together to forge least 134 voyages. a modern merchant marine, Blackwell told the delegates that the success of the NMC has largely been due to the maritime unions' assurance of depend- able service and their reliance on the bargaining table to work out differences with ship operators. Predicting the effects on the industry of the 1970 Merchant Marine Act for the next five years, Blackwell told the Convention delegates that U.S. ship­ yards will enjoy high employment if adjustments are made to build new types of vessels, including LNGs, VLCCs, ULCCs, Ro-ros and LASH vessels, as well as desperately needed dry bulk carriers. Robert J. Blackwell Blackwell added that although the U.S. merchant marine faces many dif­ ficult problems, there is "no reason to despair." He said that if labor, man­ agement and government can continue to attack these problems with persever­ ance and political muscle then, "Look­ ing back five years from now, we will see we've come a long way." Calhoon Disputes Fork's Maritime Policies lesse Calhoon Speaking on the last day of the Con­ vention, Jesse M. Calhoon, president of the National Maritime Engineers Bene­ ficial Association, pointed out the con­ tradictions between President Ford's professed interest in the U.S. Merchant Marine and his actions. , "Ford says he wants to build a strong merchant fleet," Calhoon told the dele­ gates, "but we have to see what he means by this." Calhoon noted that Ford has vetoed the Oil Cargo Preference Bill and that there has been an absence of any Rus­ sian-bound grain on American flag ships from January until now, even though one third of the vessels are sup.posed to be under the U.S. flag. Speaking of the oil bill veto, he re­ counted that President Ford felt the bill was inflationary because the price of oil would have been raised by 10 cents per barrel. Yet a month later, Calhoon said, President Ford added a $2 per barrel tariff and now has decontrolled the price of oil, an action which could raise the price of oil by $5 per barrel. "That's $7 of non-inflation," Cal­ hoon quipped. ' Turning to the sale of U.S. grain to Russia, the NMEBA president dis­ agreed with Ford's assessment that labor was saying "you can't sell grain" when it threatened to boycott the load­ ing of ships bound for Russia. " "What we have said," he continued, is that there must be "protection of the U.S. Merchant Marine" and that the U.S. must examine the way in which Big Business sells grain to foreign coun­ tries. Calhoon also blasted detente, saying that it had been brought about, not by political considerations, but by Big Business interests which saw Russia as "an orderbook a foot thick." In closing, Calhoon said that Ford's attitude towards the U.S. Merchant Marine reminded him of a story about the prize fighter. Max Baer. As Baer, being badly beaten by heavyweight champ Joe Louis, took his corner after the fifth round, Calhoon re­ called, his manager told Baer to "Get out there and fight! He hasn't laid a glove on you yet!" Baer, both eyes cut and swollen, turned to his manager and said, "Well you'd better watch .that referee then, because somebody in that ring is beat­ ing the hell out of me!". SIU Counsel Sees * Heavy Legal Seas' for Unions "America's labor unions are in for some pretty heavy legal seas," accord­ ing to the SIU's General Counsel How­ ard Schulman who delivered the initial address to the opening session on Sept. 2 of the SIUNA's 17th Biennial Con­ vention in Washington, D.C. Recalling his first general counsel's report to an SIUNA Convention back in 1963, Schulman reflected that "in the last dozen years or so, the many statutes enacting regulations of trade unions with concomitant bureaucratic edicts, •proliferation of court and agency deci­ sions and creation of new legal concepts and strictures has resulted in a deluge of litigation and a forest of requirements Howard Schulman so thick and involved that even the ^ment. He warned that these unwar­ finest legal woodsman would have dif­ ranted legal suits carry with them "the ficulty in picking his path and traverse seeds of destruction" for labor organi­ the forest without falling into a deep zations, and he stated that unions "must ravine. learn to cope with legal problems to continue effectively as a union." Schulman pointed out some of the Schulman also pointed out to the more common legal problems of the labor union today, noting federal and Convention some of the more specific state agency regulatory laws, inter- legal issues facing the maritime industry union jurisdictional disputes, various and its workers today. kinds of law suits, indictments, sum­ He said there would be "heavy liti­ monses and subpoenas, federal investi­ gation" over the proposal by Florida gations ana court injunctions against Gas Transmission to convert their gas pipeline to the carriage of liquid petro­ strikes or other job actions. leum products. If the Federal Power The general counsel affirmed, how­ Commission grants permission to the ever, that many of the legal- actions brought against labor unions today are project, the pipeline conversion could knock out hundreds of maritime jobs unwarranted and unfair legal harass- involved in the carriage by barge and tanker of liquid petroleum in the Flor­ ida-Gulf trade. Schulman also noted that more liti­ gation involving the USPHS system, could be expected in the Department of Health, Education and Welfare's continuing efforts to close the system. He recalled that the SIU was able to prevent the hospitals' closure back in 1973 by virtue of a court injunction first and then legislative action. In addition, the general counsel told the Convention that maritime unions, Levine Talks on Employment Louis Levine, labor commissioner of the State of New York, delivered .an Impromptu address to the final ses­ sion of the SIUNA's Convention and talked about the serious 11 percent unemployment rate In his own state and affirmed that "we can have full employment In this country." He said that this vyould only become possible, though, when the government de­ cided "to subsidize jobs for Ameri­ cans Instead of subsidizing unem­ ployment." specifically, would be involved in con­ tinuing legal actions involving runawayflag fleets, the multinational oil cartel, the Jones Act, the new pension reform law, the new campaign election law, and internal relations among affiliates. In his closing remarks, Schulman said that since the last SIUNA Convention "the International has done well le­ gally," but warned that the good record "doesn't mean we can now sit back. To be successful in legal matters we must continue to take the offensive as the SIUNA has done in the past." �HL5 Aim: Tofo/ Education for Yfhole Man ' Harry Lundeberg School President Hazel Brown told delegates during the second day of the 17th SIUNA Biennial Convention that while Piney Point fo-. cuses on vocational training because it is "very important that Seafarers be qualified to man new ships" and to be able to advance as far as each desires, she noted that the School was dedicated to providing "total education for the whole man." This total education, aimed at help­ ing each Seafarer reach his goals, has been behind the School's highly success­ ful GED program, reading and writing workshops, and other non-vocational programs, she said. This philosophy has resulted, Ms. Brown reported, in 667 high school equivalency diplomas for participants in the school's GED program, including 36 for working members. This academic education goes hand in hand with the many, vocational pro­ grams at Piney Point, lielpihg men who might have been away from school for a long time to cope with course text­ books and Coast Guard tests, Ms. Brown pointed out. The vocational training at Piney Poiui, the core of any trade union school, has resuited ir. new licenses and endorsements, including, Ms. Browil said, 448 QMEDs, 235 FOWTs, 29 tankermen. 111 quartermasters, 151 ABs, 2,105 firefighting certificates and 43 LNG endorsements. ciate degree program in maritime stud­ ies in conjunction with one of the colleges in the area. After her speech, SIU President Paul Hall praised Ms. Brown's work at the Harry Lundeberg School and noted that in order for a trade union, to survive today it must "bring its members the tools needed to learn how we can all resolve our problems." Fitzgerald Says Union Chiefs Should Engage in Grain Talks Hazel Brown Another aspect of the School's goal of total education has been the estab­ lishment of an alcoholism center. This center, manned by professional coun­ selors, provides Seafarers who havq a serious drinking problem with an op­ portunity to help themselves recover. Pointing out that trade unions are at "the grass roots", in helping people to receive a useful education, Ms. Brown told the delegates of the worldwide in­ terest of educators and others in the programs at Piney Point. This interest has resulted in numerous articles about the School in magazines and since Jan. 1 cf this year alone, over 5,000 people have visited Piney Point. In closing, Ms. Browii said that the School's next step in providing total education would be to set up an asso- Edward F. Fitzgerald, president of the Radio Officers and United Tele­ graph Unions, told Convention dele­ gates on Sept. 4 in Washington, D.C. that "perhaps when negotiations on the Russian grain deal begin, we should bring in some of the labor leaders." Earlier in this address to the SIUNA delegates he pointed out that "We are coming together in the maritime unions," emphasizing that "What the mariner has done, he's done through his unions." Fitzgerald initially paid a glowing tribute to the SIU when he said: "I first saw the 'heart of the Seafarers' in WoHd War II when I was on an SIU ship carrying vital supplies." He noted the high casualty rates for merchant sea­ men during the War. Continuing to reminisce, he went on to say that the generous hearts of the Seafarers came to the fore as they took up a tarpaulin collection for his ill, future Spouse. Preceding the Radio Officers Union Edward Fhzgerald head on the speakers rostrum were Jesse M. Calhoon, president of the National Marine Engineers Beneficial Association; Federal Maritime Com­ mission Chairman Helen D. Bentley; ILA legislative representative Anthony Scotto; SIU house counsel Carolyn Gentile and Marietta Homayonpour, editor of the Seafarers LOG. SIU Special Counsel Discusses New Pension Low On the final day of the Convention, Carolyn Gentile, Special SIU Counsel who represents the Union and its vari­ ous funds, centered her remarks to the delegates on the Pension Reform Act of 1974, known as the Employee Retire­ ment Income Security Act. Ms. Gentile told the delegates that there are some good aspects of the new law and also some bad ones. She said that while there is an increased measure of protection for employees, the trustees of the various plans are not necessarily so protected. She also told those in attendance that there are a number of misconceptions about the new law, one of which is that all pension benefits and all pension plans are guaranteed. The special counsel pointed out some of the other areas in the legisla­ tion about which there are different opinions and many misunderstandings. "First, the insurance that you hear about is not complete," she stated. "There are limitations to it." "Also, people are in love with the word S^estlng,' and when they hear that NuH Says IBPAW Wants Affiliation With SIUNA Lester NnH Lester Null, president of the Inter­ national Brotherhood of Pottery and Allied Workers told SIUNA delegates during the second day of the Conven­ tion that 17,000 members of the Pottery Workers were eagerly looking forward to their proposed affiliation with the SIUNA. At a special convention last July, the Pottery Workers "voted 99'/4 percent in favor of affiliation" according to Null. The Pottery Workers, organized in 1889, has "been eaten away by foreign imports," which have closed over three quarters of their plants, according to President Null. As an affiliate of the Maritime Trades Department, Null pointed out that the Pottery Workers "look to the MTD for help" in combating the low priced foreign imports. SIU President Paul Hall, as keynote speaker at the Pottery Workers' special convention last July, had noted that both members of the SIU and the Pot­ ters have been severely affected by job losses resulting from the nation's for­ eign trade policies.. Great Leadership . In closing his speech to the SIUNA Convention, Null said that his union was "looking forward to the great lead­ ership of Paul Hall." Details of the affiliation are still to be resolved by the executive boards of both unions. their pensions are 100 percent vested, they automatically assume they will get the full pension benefit at the time of retirement. This is also not true. "The one hundred percent vesting applies to what is called an accrued benefit—in some cases it may in fact be the full benefit, but in other cases it is not." Ms. Gentile also warned the dele­ gates that some management trustees will use the new law to make changes in various plans which she said would not necessarily be required by law. She cautioned the delegates that be­ fore they agree to these changes, they should consult counsel to make sure that all the changes are needed to com­ ply with the new legislation. Ms. Gen­ tile also stated that trustees should re­ view procedures and controls in the various funds to assure that there is compliance with the new requirements. Prohibitive Transactions One very important part of the new law that Ms. Gentile described in detail, is the prohibited transaction sections. These sections deal with trans­ actions between a plan and a party in interest. There are different types of prohibi­ tive transactions, and Ms. Gentile ran down a list of them for the delegates. Avoid Over-reaction While she advised all the represen­ tatives from International affiliates to keep extensive records to justify any transactions which may come under question, Ms. Gentile also told them that "although the law is extremely technical... we should all avoid over- Carolyn Gentile reacting to it. The best thing is to take it slowly, consider it in conjunction with your advisers, and to make what­ ever changes are required by the law." In conclusion, Ms. Gentile informed the delegates that President Hall had designated her as a representative for the International on the National Coordinating Committee for Multi­ employer Plans which was formed originally by the Building Trades De­ partment of the AFL-CIO to present the position of multi-employer plans to those agencies in the Govern­ ment which would be charged with the responsibility of issuing regulations under the pension bill. She then told all the affiliates' repre­ sentatives that "as soon as we are made aware of the problems that you are en­ countering, we will do our best to either give you an answer to that problem, if the information is available, or pass the question on to the National Coordina­ tion Committee for their appropriate action." DEPOSIT IN THE SIU BLOOD BANK IT'S YOUR LIFE i Page 15 . �r /«. « «M "t*'i • '1 If -A ,-s's'"i , i>itA»!jB5'fS.'fl "* ^ ' ^1 •'it • |Jvi| * i '§|y'. :•;- • '^i • •• •''•"»:M.^,:j1tj.,':-..-. .-'1. •... mmmim -: ATIO ; •:«> '.rrl ,i: •>- 3 ii:-. • jL ' ' •i'' V-r • v.> _..'rv'';r'S;'-i'):'• America can compete! t HI; A 4> USE UlS. FLAG SHIPS '•m !••^|t m -:m :-V:.'••^•' L,:..- i lip .. ,'>.,i„=<.<.)iv..".. rV AMERICA'S SHIPS- msmcA's urcuKC. _ : - ft||0 H.i i l(; 'p:, "' • m ' •'•: ^5i4.v v' 'v-:',' IH;,:' :'m AFL-CIO President George Meany calls for a b^slc U.S. Secretary of Labor John Dunlop praises the sue- SlUNA President Paul Hall blasts the State Deoartreassessment of our foreign policy during his key- cess of the Ad Hoc Committee on Maritime Industry ment and Its Secretary as the "most consistent de­ note address to the f 7th SlUNA Convention. Problems. • tractor and opponent" of the U.S. merchant marine. , •^ -K Meany, Hall, Dunlop, Cleason Addresses Highlighf SlUNA 17th Biennial Convention I? M-: V"' in •.. •tvv' :. ||? t "" fi; I. M i ' • m%r 'ftS' •: I 'V ' ii I Sailors Union of the Pacific Secretary-Treas­ urer Morris Weisberger thanks the delegates after his reelection to the post of Executive Vice President of the SlUNA. ill 1^^: i"ppi • Steve Edney, president of the United Cannery and Industrial Workers of the Pacific, reads Reelected^ theSlUNA'sSecretary-Treasurer, the Fishermen's and Fish Cannery Workers Joseph Di Giorgio, Secretary-Treasurer of the Organizational and Grievance Committee reSIU-AGLIWD addresses the delegates. port. •- • ./••"-•••"- '• I Reading the Alaska Fishermen's Union report is Kenneth Olsen, secretary-treasurer of that SlUNA affiliate. Staff Officers Association of America Secretary-Treasurer Burt Lanpher reads the Credentials Committee report. Marine Cooks and Stewards Union President Ed Turner delivers his union's report to the Convention. . ^t.o , / \ The Fishermen's Union of America, Pacific and Caribbean report is given by that union's secretary-treasurer, V. Jim Bozzo. "• f Aip ", i Officers Elected, Affiliates Report, Resolutions Passed, Sept. 2-4 in Washingf Y'^ 'A . S'-yyA:- • "•'mJ- 1' . r! » V " -eji-i .V ^ S" - I-' '. mirnm .1 |i •'• I; If® 'L '-f'lji' .. iii.C :y' - • International Longshoremen's Assoelatlon, SIU of Canada President Roman QralewtOz 8IU of Puatrb Rico Presldeht Keith Terpe lis­ assures the delegates that his union Is "com- delivers the Great Lakes Organizational and tens to one of the Convention's speakers. mitted to the American merchant marine." Grievance Committee report. Gordon Ellis, a Sailors Union of the Pacific delegate to the Convention, reads his union's report. Marietta Homayonpour, editor of the SeafarReading the Inland Boatmen's Organizational er's Log, expresses tier gratitude "to the and Grievance Committee report Is IBU of the, officers and members of the SIU for helping Pacific President Merle Adium. to make the LOG a success." Secretary-Treasurer of the Military Sea Trans­ port Union, Roy Mercer, gives the Civil Rights Committee report. ^ Pagan NltU : :• ;.,v �-A- Highlights of Committee Reports The following are brief excerpts from some of the Committee reports presented to the SIUNA delegates. All were overwhelmingly accepted. GREAT LAKES GRIEVANCE AND ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITTEE **The Great Lakes Grievance and Organizational Committee is happy to be able to report that the prospects for our segment of the maritime industry are better than the^/ have been in many years. In recent years, ice have seen a number of long-sought goals achieved, including the return of U.S. ocean carriers to the Lakes. *'We strongly support one of the major contributions to the renetved vitality of the Great Lakes: the on-going experiments designed to lengthen the navigation season. This program has been so successful that during the 1974-75 shipping season, the four lakes experienced a full twelve month navigation season.'* / COMMITTEE ON OFFICERS AND AFFILIATES REPORTS "In first reviewing the President's Report, the Committee felt that this report fully documented the broad scope of our President's activities and concerns over the past two years. The report notes that the SWISA's President provided leadership in not only our International's activities, but in the American labor movement and many areas of the national interest. In his activities, it was clear that our President had, as his first consideration, the welfare of our membership and their families. "The Reports of the affiliates also indicate that they have been ex­ tremely active in a wide variety of endeavors designed to increase the economic security of their members and contribute to the collective benefit of our International. These Reports highlight the day-to-day activities of our affiliates and their officers and the aggressiveness and hard work that characterise all of their endeavors. "In conclusion, these Reports are an indication that the SWNA is composed of strong individual parts which together form a vigorous and united labor union that can protect and enhance its members' se­ curity and welfare." CIVIL RIGHTS COMMITTEE "Despite the fact that significant progress has been made in providing increased opportunities for minorities in employment, education and housing, the economic difficulties encountered by the nation in the years since our last convention threatens tkij progress. We therefore recognize the need to reaffirm our previous accepted recommendation that the policies of the International in support of economic and social justice for all our people, be maintained." The Great Lakes Organizational and Grievance Committee reported that "the prospects for our segment of the maritime industry are better than they have been in many years." This committee was chaired by Roman Gralewicz, the president of the SlU of Canada, and SlU Vice President Fred Farnen, served as secretary. \ 7 j'* t INDUSTRIAL AND TRANSPORTATION WORKMS ORGANIZATIONAL AND GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE -t: .V . r **The Industrial and Transportation Workers Committee has reviewed the activities of our affiliates since the last convention. Almost without exception, these affiliates have noted the economic, difficulties that have faced our thembership over the past year and which continue to threaten the welfare of our workers and the gains we have made in recent years. **Combating the effect of the nation's economic problems on our members has thus been one of our chief, areas of concern. Working through the InfernnfioRsi fi?ia through the AFL-CtO, we have sought programs to assist the industries in which our members are employed and we have strived to insufe that the maximum benefits were extended to ail of those out of work." The Civil Rights Committee, chaired by Ed Turner of the Marine Cobks and Stewards Union and recorded by Roy Mercer of the Military Sea Transport Union, recommended that the SIUNA "continue efforts to eliminate discrimina­ tion and segregation from all aspects of Ame'rican life." INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE .•- Gordon Spenc^.'a delegate for the IBU, was the chairman of the Industrial and Transpoi^ion Workers Organizational andv Grievance Committee and Everett Clark;,president of the Democratic Union Organizing Committee, Local 777, was t^i0 ,j^cretary. This committee was especially interested in the energy crisie dMits impact on SIUNA transportation affiliates. Page 18 "The SWNA has a long tradition of active participation in interna-, tional affairs that affect the livelihoods of its membership. We realize that many decisions that affect our livelihoods take place outside our country and that only by participating actively in such meetings can we be assured our interests will be protected. In the two years since the last Convention of the SWNA, we have continued this active role in inter­ national afftiirs in the interest of both U.S. and Canadian members. Through a wide variety of international organizations, the SWNA has been able to project its policies and seek solutions to its problems in forums of influence throughout the nation and the world. "These international bodies cover all of the areas of concern to our Union, including cargo for U.S. ships, health care, working conditions, and safety." Seafarers Log irvi. f'l iirnlHi-i'irfM �--^ • <fii. - • riji'- iidy"-" " .-.VT-,'^.''. 1f\-- Delivered at SIUNACohvenfion Chaired by SlU Vice Preside/it Frank Drozak and recorded by Staff Officers Association of Annerica Secretary-Treasurer Burt Lanpher, the Seamen's Or­ ganizational and Grievance Committee reported "despite the difficult and serious challenges that we have had to encounter in the past several years, our industry continues to battle to revitalize the U.S. fleet." SEAMENS ORGANIZATIONAL AND GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE "/n reviewing the developments involvinn the Seainens Organizational and Grievance Committee, the Committee can report that despite the difficult and serious challenges that tve have had to encounter in the past several years, our industry continues to battle to revitalize the U.S. fleet and to assure it a base of cargo on tvhich to build. *ISottvithstanding economic and operating difficulties tvhich the maritime industry has recently faced, tve conclude that some of our affiliates have generally fared tvell, ivhile others are experiencing difficulties in varying degrees. Encourag­ ingly, tee point to-many positive achievements over the course of the past ttvo years tvhich are an indication that our industry can yet attain its goal of carrying a major share of U.S. cargoes on all U.S. trade routes^." COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES "/n addition to concerning itself tvith legislation affecting its member­ ships, the International is involved in broad issues of importance to the entire trade union movement. In this regard, the SlUtSA supports the policies and objectives of the AFL-CKI. "T/ie Committee has reviewed the Union\s legislative activities as well as its participation in matters before various government agencies since our last Convention. The Committee notes that in this time. Union representatives have appeared frequently before these legislative and executive branch bodies to express the views of the International and its affiliates on a variety of issues."" IBU of the Pacific President Merle Adium chairs and SlU Vice President Paul Drozak records the Inland Boatmen's Committee meeting. The delegates on this committee dealt with the many current legislative actions affecting the towing industry. INLAND BOATMENS ORGANIZATIONAL AND GRIEVANCE COAAMITTEE "In the two years since our last convention, the SlUISA has become increasingly involved in issues affecting the future and well-being of our inland waterways, harbors and coasttvise tug operations. "Cogm'saiil of the tremendous importance of ivalerway and tug operations within our national transportation system, the SIUl\A has endeavored to do all it can to insure that the tug and barge industry continues to be a healthy and fast grotving mode of transportation. FISHERMAN AND CANNERY WORKERS ORGANIZATIONAL AND GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE 'Tfce livelihoods of U.S. fishermen and fish cannery workers con­ tinues to be threatened by the actions of foreign nations. On the one hand, U.S. coastal fishermen face huge foreign fleets that operate off U.S. shores and plunder U.S. fish stocks, while U.S. distant water tuna fishermen are harassed, seized and fined. At the same time, U.S. fish canners face a growing threat from runatvay canners and the possibility that tariff barriers keeping out foreign canned fish may be done away with. *^As a result of these and other fishing matters, the SlUNA has taken an active role in assisting its fish and cannery worker affiliates. The InternationaVs aid has been instrumental in many cases in achieving a favoraffle conclusion to a number of our concerns."'^ Delegafes from UlVi and SlU of Puerto Rico Delegates to'the Convention make notes and listen attentively to proceedings.^On left are two delegates from the United Industrial Workers, AGLIWD. At right are delegates from the SlU of Puerto Rico. Page 19 -'VT: •' .'yi �Hall, Weisberger, DiGlgrgio, AHiliafe VPs flecfed On the final day of the Convention, the officers of the SIUNA were un­ animously elected to their respective posts for three-year terms. Elected unanimously to the post of SIUNA President was Paul Hall, who expressed his gratitude and told the delegates, "We can win the struggles we are in, and improve the organiza­ tions to which each of us are members." Morris Weisberger, secretary-trea­ surer of the SIUNA-affiliated Sailors Union of the Pacific, was unanimously elected to the position of International executive vice president. Joseph DiGiorgio, secretary-treasu­ rer of the SIU, AGLIWD, was unani­ mously elected to serve as secretarytreasurer of the International. I ; r i \ J SIUNA Vice Presidents Twenty-one representatives of the affiliates of the SIUNA were unani­ mously elected aS vice presidents. They are: Kenneth Olsen, secretary-treasurer, Alaska Fishermen's Union; Gilbert Gauthier, president, Canadian Marine Officers Union; Everett Clark, presi- surer, Military Sea Transport Union; John Burt, secretary-treasurer. New Bedford Fishermen's Union; Jack Dwyer, assistant secretary-treasurer. Sailors Union of the Pacific; Frank Drozak, vice president, SIU-AGLIW District; Fred J. Farnen, vice president, SIU-AGLIW District; Earl Shepard, representative, SlU-Inland Boatmen's Union, and Lindsey J. Williams, representative, SlU-United Industrial Workers. SIUNA General Counsel Howard Schulman (back to camera) swears in the newly elected officials to the SlUNA's executive board. Among those elected/ vyere Paul Hall, president; Mofrls Weisberger, executive vice president, and Joe DIGIorglo, executive secretary-treasurer. dent. Democratic Union Organizing trial Workers; Ed Turner, president, Committee; Merle Adlum, president, Marine Cooks and Stewards Union, and Inlandboatmen's Union of the Pacific; Henry Disley, president, Marine Fire­ Carroll G. Clark, president. Interna­ men's Union. Also, Roy A. Mercer, secretary-trea­ tional Union of Petroleum and Indus­ Also, Keith Terpe, president. Sea­ farers International Union of Puerto Rico, Caribe and Latin America; Roman Gralewicz, president. Seafarers International Union of Canada; Burt E. Lanpher, secretary-treasurer. Staff Officers Association of America; John Aguilar, president. Sugar Workers Union No. 1 of Crockett, Calif.; Michael Spadacini, president. Trans­ portation and Allied Workers of Cali­ fornia; Steve Edney, president. United Cannery and Industrial Workers of the Pacific, and Jack Tarentino, president. Fishermen's Union of America, Pacific and Caribbean. Issues on Marifime, Affiliates, Labor Movement 9 Convention Delegates OK 38 Resolutions Delegates at the recently concluded SIUNA 17th Biennial Convention held in Washington, D.C. on Sept. 2-4 unanimously passed 38 resolutions concerning maritime, matters affecting affiliates, and subjects vital to the entire labor movement. The resolutions were presented to the delegates by the chairman of the Resolutions Committee Joe Goren of the Marine, Cooks and Stewards Union. The Committee's recommenda­ tions were accepted unanimously. Resolutions passed on maritime issues included: • The development of a national cargo policy that will assure the U.S. fleet a substantial share of American cargoes in all the trade routes of the world. This could be achieved through cargo preference requirements, bilateral shipping arrangements and other cargo sharing procedures. I-:- ; • iic'- -- rft< M V "• • Complete support -of the AFLCIO Executive Council position on de­ tente with the Soviet Union, adopted bn July 31, 1975, which stated that "any large-scale grain purchase deals with Soviet Bloc nations should be stopped until adequate safeguards for the Free World, the American people and the U.S. Merchant Marine are firmly established on the basis of com­ plete reciprocity, in the spirit of true detente, not the Administration's cala­ mitous one-way detente with the Com­ munist superpowers." • Immediate passage of legislation in Congress to place the Virgin Islands under the provisions of the Jones Act and repeal of the 1950 law whTch allows administrative waivers of this Act. • Strong opposition to enactment of any type of tax, toll or user charge on commerce or fuel for inland water transportation; support for the immedi­ ate resumption of construction of Locks and Dam No. 26 at Alton, 111., in order that efficient waterway operations may be maintained; urging the Congress to end all appropriations for new hopper dredges for the U.S. Corps of Engineers and that instead, private hopper dredges be chartered by the Corps to complete its projects; and that the Interstate Commerce Commission should main­ tain its control over the flexibility of regulated railroads to raise and lower rates on water competitive routes, so that the rails do not use sharpshooting rate practices to drive out w^ter com­ petition, to the detriment of U.S. con­ sumers. • Strong support for the consolida­ tion of maritime responsibilities in a unified maritime agency. • Strong opposition to the Coast Guard rules approving a new rating of apprentice mate. • Congress should promptly pass H.R. 200, a bill to set up a 200 mile fishing conservation zone around the United States which would protect U.S. coastal fisheries, but which would leave the U.S.-distant fishermen free to fish off other nations' coasts for tuna and other migratory species, and that a pro­ gram should be set up to provide assist­ ance to U.S. fishing operators to enable them to modernize and upgrade their fleets and to obtain insurance and other protection on a commercially viable basis. • Strongly urge Congress to con­ tinue its opposition to all future HEW plans to close or transfer the USPHS Hospitals and to continue to provide additional funds to modernize the hos­ pitals and expand their missions. • Two separate resolutions pledg­ ing the continued full support of the National Maritime Council, and also the AFL-CIO Ad Hoc Committee on Maritime Industry Problems in their re­ spective endeavors. • Support and endorsement of the efforts of the SIUNA-affiliated Staff Officers Association of America to re­ quire that every American vessel have on board a crewmember trained to pro­ vide medical services of a Marine Physi­ cian Assistant. • Urge the development of a new maritime program toward which the SIUNA will work in close conjunction with all segments of the maritime in­ dustry. Page20 WA: Joseph Goren • Demand that the Secretary, of Commerce end the injustice of the dis­ crimination against American fisher­ men, and_enforce existing fishing laws equally for foreign nationals as well as American fishermen. • A call for bilateral action on the part of both the United States and Canada to protect the Great Lakes waters from being exploited by runa­ way foreign-flagships. A call for legisla­ tion to be enacted restricting trade on the Great Lakes to the U.S. and Canada. • Endorsement of an act which would amend current Congressional legislation prohibiting gambling devices in interstate and foreign commerce. Other Resolutions Other resolutions passed by the Con­ vention delegates were: • A tribute to the late Peter McGavin, former executive secretarytreasurer of the Maritime Trades De­ partment, who passed away on July 6, 1975. • Congress should enact divorcement-of-operations legislation to break the monopolistic hold of the multina­ tional oil companies over America's energy industry. • In two separate resolutions, a call upon the Congress to increase the mini­ mum wage in stages over the next two years to reach $3 an hour in early 1977; and to repeal section 14(b) of the Taft- • Strongly urge the Congress to de­ velop and enact a coordinated national energy poljcy that fully protects the best interests of the American people. • Full support and cooperation to the organizing efforts of the AFL-CIO Department of Public Employes. • Support enactment of a compre­ hensive reorganization of the unem­ ployment compensation system to be set up under a single Federal program. • Urge the Congress to pass, during this session, a national system of post­ card voter registration. • Call upon the Congress to adopt a Constitutional Amendment to give the District of Columbia full voting rep-* resentation in Congress. • The SIUNA makes every possible additional effort to have the goods manufactured by its unions identified by their union label through negotiated Continued on Page 21 Seafarers Log "-V f:-' . NAL U Hartley Act which has lead to the adop­ tion of Right to Work laws in 19 states. • A pledge to work to bring all di­ verse small groups and organizations in different neighborhoods together, and to organize community, city and state conferences with elected delegates from, the neighborhood groups as well as , delegates elected from unions and other organizations to tackle many day-to­ day problems. • To work for the rapid adoption and implementation of H.R. 50 and S. 50, the Full Employment and Equal Opportunity Act. Also, to urge Con­ gress to act more quickly in authorizing government expenditure, sufficient to turn our economy around and increase the oVbrtime premium under the Fair Labor Standards Act and related legis­ lation from time-and-one-half to double time. • Urge the U.S. Government to seek to negotiate an end to foreign prefer­ ences and financial advantages that assist foreign-based service industries in competing against U.S. service com­ panies. • Strong support for a policy of fullemployment for the United States. :i'' �Meqny Attacks Detente, USSR Grain Deal Continued irom Page 3 rj, , ... To combat this situation, Meany called for the establishment of a government Wheat Board, similar to the Operating in Canada, to oversee foreign grain sales. Under the Canadian system, their private grain operators are allowed to make trans- actions with countries of the Free World as agents of the Canadian Wheat Board. However, in dealing with Com­ munist countries with state controlled economies, all negotiations are on a government to government basis. The AFL-CIO president strongly affirmed that the Soviet Government must not be allowed fo "deal with our profit-hungry, greedy private interests over the heads of our American gov­ ernment to the detriment of the Ameri­ can consumer." With a note of sarcasm, Meany pointed out that Earl Butz, secretary of agriculture, and Clarence Palmby, former assistant secretary of agriculture during the 1972 grain deal and now vfce-president of the multi-million dol­ lar Continental Grain Co., "won't buy the idea of a government controlled wheat board." According to the AFL-CIO presi­ dent, both Butz and Palnpby have said ttat the grain companies are better equipped to deal whh the Soviet Union than the government of the United Henry Disley, president of the SlUNA-afflliated Marine Firemen's Union and States, and that the grain companies, head of his union's delegation, participates in Convention proceedings. '^get along wonderfully" with the U.S. government. Meany forcefully stated: *<You're damn right .they get along wonderfully. That's a nice cozy set-up, And maybe the fact that they get along so wonderfully... tells us something Continued from Page 2 On the financial front, the District has about the whole big deal." in^ pension, welfare and vacation bene­ fared extermely well. Since the last con­ He continued that "all these she­ fits. vention, we have scored appreciable nanigans and maneuverings, all this In line with the AGLIWD's contin­ gains in our financial position, ahd we uing efforts to provide better multiple are striving to maintain and strengthen double talk from government indicates services to the membership, we have it. In addition, our pension, welfare and that the American consumers are get­ instituted a program of expanding the vacation plans continue to increase in ting the short end of the stick as the Union Halls in our ports. Under this size and financial soundness; thus in­ result of what could be jokingly referred program, we have constructed a new suring the greatest possible benefits Md to as 'a foreign policy'." facility in Jacksonville, Florida, and security to our members. % , Meany ^ , asserted .. . that "the Soviet Our training and upgrading programs wheat deal with its potential economic established a new hall in Wilmington, California. Union facilities in Tampa, at the Harry Lundeberg School in Piney ^i^sery for the American people is a Puerto Rico and San Francisco are also Point have multiplied in number and clear indicator of the need for a drastic being enlarged and improved. Since this degree of sophistication during the past turn-around in American foreign policy project was initiated, it has proven to two years. They now include courses for in the direction of reasonableness and be of great benefit to the members, not advanced pumping procedures, auto­ fair play for all the people of the world, only because these facilities provide mation and LNG training. These pro­ including our own people." He also more pleasant surroundings for the grams are enabling our members to affirmed that "the time has come for a members' activities, but b^^se they keep abreastof the many new techno­ real reassessment of what our foreign permit a more efficient service delivery logical developments inNthe maritime policy means and what effect it has on the day-to-day aspects of American system to the membership. industry. life." In the all important area of educa­ The members of the District have In wrapping up his address to the tion, theSeafarers' Scholarship Program also continued their participation in SIUNA Convention, the AFL-CIO which has awarded over 100 scholarship political action and legislative efforts grants to members and their dependents, through SPAD which enables them to has been expanded. It now annually have an effective voice on all matters awards two $5,000. scholarships to affecting their economic and personal members wishing to attend two-year life. These efforts have included giving Continued from Page 20 junior colleges or advanced technical our all out support to the fight for an training programs, as well as five oil cargo preference law, maintaining contracts or union license agreements. $10,000 scholarships for members and a vigilant watch for attacks against the Two separate resolutions expresstheir dependents wishing to enroll in Jones Act, continuing the battle to keep ing the thanks and appreciation of the four-year college programs. -USPHS hospitals open, and opposing International to AFL-CIO President In addition, our nationwide network third-flag moves aimed at undercutting George Meany for his support, encour­ of SIU clinics and blood banks continue the U.S. liner trade. agement and leadership, and to the to serve hundreds of members and their In addition, the District has main­ headquarters staff and departments of families annually • with free-of-charge tained its status as a participant in port the AFL-CIO for the assistance they examinations, tests, and other health councils throughout the United States, have given. care services. • Resolutions dealing with the prob­ as well as in state and local central bodies in order to insure that the views lem of runaway industries in the Com­ of maritime are heard and the interests monwealth of Puerto Rico and the con­ of the maritime industry are protected. tinental U.S. and a call upon the Because of economic indicators, we governor and legislature of Puerto Rico view the conditions that are likely to to take steps to stop this practice; strong The SIU has received a notice that occur in the next few months as requir­ opposition to a proposal to eliminate the Alahama Legislature has reinstated ing our constant efforts, as in the past, certain aspects of Federal jurisdiction over certain labor matters in Puerto the employee deduction for the state to preserve the progress we have made Rico. and to forge ahead. However, we are unemidoyment compensation tax. • Support any effort to pass a City Under tfiis provision aD Seafarers most optimistic that in the fairly fore­ Ordinance that will eliminate the pos­ seeable future there wUl be an upturn working ships under contract to Water­ sibility of any corporation or business man, which is located in Mobile, Ala., which will afford greater employment —^under an existing contract with any wHl have 0.5 percent deducted from opportunities for our membership with labor organization—deviating from the resultant economic return to them, and, the first $4,200 of their taxable earnings. agreement as long as such agreement is simultaneously, improvement of the Hiis tax wfll be deducted from wsges still in force and effect. District's standing and its overall paid on or after Oct. i, 1975. • A resolution calling for support strength as a Trade Union institution. Participating in Conrention 'Great Strides' Made president rebutted a recent statement by North Dakota Senator George McGovem, a constant critic of labor's stand on the grain question, who said: "The function of a labor union is to protect the conditions of work of its members, period. Not to interfere with foreign policy." Meany staunchly stated that "what we've got to understand is that the forei^ policy of this country affects the daily lives of all the American people. I say the people of this country have a right to have their say about foreign affairs." AFL-CIO President Meany con­ cluded: "I can tell you, speaking for the AFL-CIO, I'm sure, speaking for the Seafarers International Union, that come what may we're going to continue to have our say, loudly and clearly, on American foreign policy." 1975 Conyentigii y;;; "rte AFL-C^ MaHtime T^eS ^partmeqt, which Is comprised of 44 unions repreSentiiig nearly ei^hit million American workers, will conK duct its 1975 Biennial Convention; Sept. 29-30 at the Hyatt Hotel On Union Square in ^n Francisco, Calif. MTD President Panl Hall wUl chair the two-^ay Convention. One of the major themes of the' Convention w31 be *'The Amerimm; Woriter and Unemploynient.'V The, Convention will discuss ffie ecwnoinic ~ and political factors which have led to the. natipn's bluest unenqdoy-' ment rate since the Dejpression, and it will pn^O steps that mnst bO taken to overcome the unemploy­ ment proUem. The Convention wffi also fmxis on the nroldemsof the l^ '' ^ indushry and is expected to adopt series of res^idions calling for le iidiye ind 01^^ actions to fosleri hesdthy mmdhant marine. Guest speakers at the MTD Coa-| dent Geoige Meany and AFl^^ OK 3 8 Resolutions Alabama Sets Wage Tax of the plan to select an all American, Trans-Alaska route for transporting natural gas down the North Slope to the lower 48 states. The Committee also recommended that the resolution be sent to the Executive Board of the MTD and AFL-CIO for study and action. William Hamilton and Frank Hall John E. Anderson requests that you contact him as soon as possible at 1-38 Mimaru Cho, Yokosuka, Japan 238. Paul J. Wilkinson George F. Wilkinson requests that you contact him as soon as possible at 849 Beacon St., Boston, Mass. 02215. Thomas H. Malone, Jr. Missy Fergu^n asks that you con­ tact her as soon as possible at 4830 84th St. NE, MarysviUe, Wash. 98270, or call her at 659-8815. Page 21 September, 1975 1 �USPHS Appr^iates Xind Comments' Wc very much appreciate Seafarer Harold Rapps kmd Icommentis about our Baltichore hosjpital in the July 1975 issuchf ^ the Seafarers Log. <5^1 It is rewarding to hear that our patients are pleased at the care and services provided at our hospital and to know that they feel we are doing the job we set out to do. We would like the Union and its members to know that we ^jare grateful for the continuing si^pobt given to Ae Public ^ health Service hospitals. E^anl L ttiiuuiii, MJ>., M Di^orUSPIfil iV .".riT; ; v /:-• .;f/!i,..;--'.';;t,'\4 WK^' 'm , Our State Department has always viewed the U.S. merchant marine as the most expendable pawn in its game plan for international dealings. -Traditionally the most consistent de­ tractor and opponent of the U.S.-flag merchant fleet, under the present Secre= tary of State the Department has inten­ sified its efforts to offer up our merchant marine as a lure intended to draw for­ eign governments into State-conceived "friendships". One of the loudest voices calling for a veto of the Energy Transportation Act of 1974 belonged to the State Depart­ ment which threatened that the bill would invite reprisals by foreign nations. Not once did State mention that over 20 nations already have cargo preference laws protecting their national fleets, all implemented without any objection from the State Department. Now the State Department is again acting as a self-styled protector of for­ ( eign-flag fleets, calling for the rejection of a Non-National Carrier Bill which would only require that third-flag carriers in our foreign commerce charging freight rates below those set by the various, shippers' conferences prove that these low rates are compensatory, or in other words, that a profit is being made. This legislation was introduced in the U.S. Senate by Hawaii's Senator Daniel Inouye and in the House by Reps. Leonor Sullivan, Paul McCloskey and Thomas Downing after the state-owned fleets of the Soviet Union and Poland began a conscious campaign to drive out all competition by systematically undercut­ Page 22 ting the rates of Japanese carriers. By undercutting rates by as much as 33 percent, Soviet bloc carriers are making deep inroads in the U.S. liner trade and seriously threatening the very existence of the U.S. merchant fleet. These rate cuts are made possible, not by a more efficient Soviet fleet, but by the Russian's willingness to temporarily forego profit in return for political advan­ tage and eventual monopolistic control of ocean freight movement. Of course the State Department has urged the rejection of this bill in hearings before the Senate. Not satisfied with the impact of its public testimony. State has now appar­ ently begun leaking stories to the press that the bill was conceived by the mari­ time unions and introduced as a result of political contributions. Whether these stories are simply lies' consciously fabricated by State to help kill the Non-National Carrier Bill, or are the result of its inability to understand why anyone, no less the U.S. Congress, would want to protect our merchant marine, we want to warn the State De­ partment that the SIU's attempts to protect the y.S. fleet cannot be stopped by underhanded methods or whispering campaigns. As President Paul Hall told the dele­ gates at the 17th SIUNA Convention, "We might well warn State and its Secre­ tary that he had better stop trying to package the U.S. merchant marine for delivery to his partners in detente. We are not going to lie down and play will­ ing hostage." Shipmal'es 1 would like to express my thanks to Bosun S, Monardq airuj the ship's cfew of the SS Carter SroAr/on for all they did for me wjien I needed them. I am doing well. EnderaaDyi Jessie Ray B '"r- r ' •MM '.•Mm -Mm Iwish to t^f this bf^rtuipiity i^'try;fd^^ M gratitude Weffare JWaifii. I kiiqw ^pve aS else that i di^d duulung and i^family if I didiibt hayd the Plan to fall fead^ om'^ ^ FnMentidly, Dfaiwkidie, Pcinioaer Carfyte,,lBS.® ... •• OmcfaLPublicstlon orttw: S«afarerv1ntam«tti<>ns! Unton of Nortb Ambrtca, AflanUc. Qulf, tafias and Inland Waters CMfetrHd. Executiva Soard N Paul Halt Cal Tannerf ;;Ear| Sh^ard,V/ce-Pras/d^^ Joa DiQloffllo, Saerai8>yrTrsas(/rer , tindsey Williams, V/ca-Pres/dertf •Frank Cribrak, VieS-Presidfint / Paul Drozak; U.icB-Presl06nt i^biished rnonthly axcept^^^^ V morrth Irt July by Seafarers Irrternatldrial Union, Atfantte/ Guif, tisKs? sn«t InlaTSd Waters EH»tfl«st. APt-ClO, 67^ Fourth AWinui, Brooklyn, SiV. H?32. Tel. ,.^-:66p0.;:S«^'ond; plaiis ^sta«« ^Id-'at;,Bri)pklyn i'SsMh Seafarers Log �AUG. 1-31,1975 DISPATCHERS REPORT Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Deep Sea Great Lakes •• Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago ,'... Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea A Great Lakes Port Boston New York ...^ Philadelphia Baltimore .". Norfolk .... Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico •.. Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Deep Sea Great Lakes——— Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea A Great Lakes Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama ;.. Totals Deep Sea Great Lakes ^^——tAlpena ,.. .vv; r.:... .;> i ; Buffalo Cleveland Detroit .... i.....;..». V... Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea A Great Lakes TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 8 67 17 23 17 7 29 54 23 26 14 33 7 82 0 3 410 4 6 1 3 3 3 3 6 2 3 2 2 1 3 0 0 42 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 5 51 4 19 9 1 4 43 26 4 5 23 5 61 0 4 264 4 8 4 .5 4 0 1 0 4 1 1 9 3 7 6 1 58 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 16 194 32 67 27 18 63 132 61 99 43 66 14 179 0 10 1,021 5 20 4 4 11 4 6 15 6 6 5 8 1 7 0 1 103 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 4 16 3 5 21 5 6 5 62 472 3 1 1 2 1 0 1 9 51 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 26 6 9 34 8 15 4 102 366 19 5 9 9 5 7 1 55 113 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 2 2 7 4 11 16 10 2 9 59 1,080 0 1 2 1 4 0 2 10 113 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 2 6 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 1 61 10 22 10 6 22 64 16 30 15 23 10 61 0 1 352 6 5 4 14 3 7 1 40 392 1 26 3 4 0 3 4 13 6 11 6 5 2 14 0 0 98 3 1 1 . 0 0 1 0 6 104 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 _ 0 0 0 1 1 46 3 13 10 1 1 27 19 16 4 20 2 52 1 - 2 219 0 20 2 2 2 0 1 6 1 1 2 6 0 12 5 3 63 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 136 24 56 30 12 49 131 31 , 94 27 47 21 118 0 2 783 8 64 6 18 7 5 8 32 18 40 8 15 3 28 0 1 261 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 5 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 3 19 6 6 19 3 6 2 61 280 23 3 3 2 0 3 1 35 .98 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 4 6 17 4 3 2 36 819 1 0 1 1 1 0 2 6 267 0 0 1 2 1 0 0 4 9 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 26 9 9 6 2 13 29 12 15 6 14 3 30 0 0 174 1 7 1 2 0 0 0 2 1 2 0 1 0 2 3 1 23 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 3 2 1 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 I 0 1 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 186 1 33 3 3 4 2 2 27 21 6 3 23 2 26 0 2 158 1 9 2 1 4 1 0 0 3 2 0 8 4 8 11 0 54 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 72 16 24 18 4 37 ' 66 25 60 11 26 12 81 0 0 455 2 15 1 4 2 0 1 3 2 8 4 1 1 2 0 1 46 0 .0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 3 1 5 4 6 1 26 184 10 0 0 0 3 2 ' 0 15 69 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 3 1 3 4 2 1 16 471 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 46 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 ENTRY DEPARTMENT Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa •. • • Mobile ...... New Orleans . Jacksonville -.. San Francisco Wilmington . Seattle Puerto Rico Houston .. Piney Point Yokohama Totals Deep Sea ...... Great Lakes Alpena Buffalo .. Cleveland Detroit ...... ^ Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals Great Lakes .. Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakes . .. Totals All Depts. Deep Sea ....... Totals All Depts. Great Lakes Totals All Depts. Deep Sea A Great Lakes A Iidand Waders Wo PRESIDENT Paul Hall SECRETARY-TREASURER Joe DiGiorgio EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Cal Tanner VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard Lindsey Williams Frank Drozak Paul Drozak HEADQUARTERS 675 4 Ave., BUyn. 11232 (212) HY 9-6600 ALPENA, kiicli 800 N. 2 Ave. 49707 (517) EL 4-3616 BALTIMORE, Md. U16 E. BaltiiiioK St 21202 (301) EA 7-4900 BOSTON, Man. 215 Eases St 02111 (617) 482.4716 BUFFALO, N.Y.... .290 Fnakiln St 14202 (716) TL 3-9259 CHICAGO, RL. .9383 S. Ewliig Ave. 60617 (312) SA 1-0733 CLEVELAND, Oldo 1290 Old Rfrer Rd. 44113 (216) MA 1-5450 DETROrr, Mkb. 10225 W. Jeffcnon Ave. 48218 (313) VI 3-4741 DULUTH, Mfam. 2014 W. 3 St 55806 (218) RA 2-4110 FRANKFORT, Mich. P.O. Bos D 415 Main St 49635 (616) EL 7-2441 HOUSTON, Tes. 5804 Canal St. 77011 (713) WA 8-3207 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. 3315 Liberty St 32206 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY, NJ. 99 Montgomery St 07302 (201) HE 5-9424 MOBILE, Ala. IS. Lawrence St. 36602 (205) HE 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS, La. 630 Jackson Ave. 70130 (504) 529-7546 NORFOLK, Va. 115 3 St 23510 (804) 622-1892 FADUCAH, Ky. 225 S. 7 St 42001 (502) 443-2493 FHILADELPIIIA, Pa.. .2604 S. 4 St 19148 (215) DE 6-3818 PINEY POINT, Md. St Mary's County 20674 (301) 994-0100 PORT ARTHUR, Tex.... .534 9 Ave. 77640 (713) 983-1679 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. 1311 Mission St. 94103 (415) 864-7400 SANTURCE, P. R. 1313 Fernandez, Jnncos, Stop 20 00908 (809) 724-2848 SEATTLE, Wash. 2505 1 Ave. 98121 (206) MA 3-4334 ST. LOUIS, Mo.. .4581 Gravois Ave. 63116 (314) 752-6500 TAMPA, Fla..2610 W.Kennedy Blvd.33609 (813) 870-1601 TOLEDO, Ohio 935 Summit St 43604 (419) 248-3691 WILMINGTON, CaUf.. 5iON. Broad St 90744 (213) 549-4000 YOKOHAMA, Japan P.O. Bos 429 Yokohama Port P.O. 5-6 NBion Ohdori Naka-Kn 231-91 201-7935 Page 23 September, 1975 \ I- »>•••-..g �New SIU Pensioners ':v Blair Allison, 62, joined the SIU in 1938 in the port of New York sailing as an AB. Brother Aflison had sailed for 37 years. He was born in Pennsylvania and is now a resi­ dent of New York City. ; 'r- f.-: r • : A 11 Francisco Alvarez, 65, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York soling as a cook. Brother Alvarez Jiad sailed for 26 years. Born in Tampa, he is now a resident of Miami. John G. Atherton, 67, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York sailing as an electrician. Brother Atherton had sailed for 29 years. A native of Canada, he is now a resi­ dent of Ueesburg, Fla. Clyde T. Clark, 53, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1952 and sailed as a bosun. Brother Clark had sailed for 28 years. He is a wounded World War II veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. A Missis­ sippi native, he is now a resident of Oceanway, Fla. Eduvigis De Jesus, 55, joined the SIU in 1940 in the port of Philadel­ phia sailing as an oiler. Brother De Jesus sailed for 35 years. He walked the picket line in the Greater N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961. Bom in Puerto Rico, he is now a resident of Fajardo, Puerto Rieo. \• • Louis G. Dennis, 62, joined the SIU in 1939 in the port of Boston sailing as a chief cook. Brother Dennis sailed for 45 years. He was born in Virginia and is now a resi­ dent of St. Albans, Queens, N.Y; 'hi' ... : sis A fv . /i •; "7' ' Salvatore A. Di Maggie, 50, joined the SIU in 1948 in the port of New York and sailed as a bosun. Brother Di Maggio sailed for 29 years. He was on the picket line in the N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961 and was; at the January 1965 rally of the District Council 37 beef. Seafarer |>i Maggib is a U.S. Navy veteran/of World War II. Born in New Ycrk, he is a resident of lirooklyn, N.Y.y Oodis Marceaux, 66 joined the SIU in 1949 in the port of Mobile sailing in the steward department. Brother Marceaux had sailed for 28 years. He was born in Louisiana and is now a resident of Bayou La Batre, Ala. Glenlous C. Lawson, 57, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of Nor­ folk sailing as a bosun. Brother Lawson had sailed for 30 years. He is a veteran of the pre-World War_ II U.S. Army. Setdarer Lawson was bom in Moutash, Ky. and is now a resident of Erwin, Tenn. Joseph B. Bobola, 64, joined the SIU in the port of Alpena, Mich, in 1956 sailing as an AB for the Huron Cement Co. Brother Bobola was born in Michigan and is now a resi­ dent of Onaway, Mich. Vincent J, Call, 64, joined the SIU in 1939 in the port of New Orleans sailing in the steward de­ partment. Brother Cali had sailed for 35 years. He was born in Loui­ siana and is now a resident of New Orleans. Francis L. Giissom, 62, joined the SIU in the port of Houston in 1959 sailing as a cook. Brother Grissom is a U.S. Army paratroop veteran of World War II. He was bom in Waco, Tex. and is now a resident of Dallas. Roland E. Lanoue, 62, joined the SIU in 1948 in the port of New York sailing as a chief electrician. Brother Lanoue had sailed for 33 years. He received a Personal Safety Aw^d in 1960 for sailing aboard an accidentfree ship, the SS Frances and served on a picket line in the N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961. A native of Canada, he is now a resident of New Port Richey, Fla. Virgil J. Appleton, 61, joined the SIU in the port of Franlrfort, Mich, in 1953 sailing as an OS for the Ann Arbor Railroad Co. Brother Appleton had sailed for 24 years. He was born in Arcadia, Mich, and is now a resident of Elberta, Mich. John I. Calamla, 51, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1961 sailing as an oiler. Brother Calamia had sailed for 26 years and is a World War II veteran of the U.S. Navy. Born in New Orleans, he is now a resident there. Paul Frankmanls, 56, joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of Norfolk sailing as- a lireman-watertender. Brother Frankmanis sailed for more than 28 years and was on the picket line in the _N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961. A native of Latvia, he is now a resident of San Francisco. Jose|di J. Keating, 65, joined the SIU in 1941 in the port of New York and sailed as a chief electrician and third assistant engineer. Brother Keating has sailed for 29 years and walked the picket line in the N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961. Born in New York, he is now a resident of Vernon, N.J. Richard G. Martinez, 65, joined the SIU in 1941 in the port of New York and sailed as a chief steward. Brother Martinez had sailed for 34 years. He was bom in Tampa and is now a resident of Nuevo Laredo, Tampico, Mexico. Dary Letoumeau, 65, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York sailing as a cook. Bother Letoumeau had sailed for 31 years and walked the picket line in the N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961. He was born in Can­ ada and is now a resident of Levis, Quebec, Canada. Christos Mavrondis, 71, joined the SIU in 1948 in the port of San Francisco sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Mavroudis had sailed for 47 years. Born in Greece, he is now a resident of New York City.^ Seafarers Welfare, Pension, and Vacation. Plans Cash Benefits Paid -.'f ;• Number JiiIy24-Aog.27,1975 MONTH TO DATE SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN ELIGIBLES ^^eath In Hospital Daily @ $1.06 In Hospital Daily @ $3.00 Hospital & Hospital Extras Surgical Sickness & Accident @ $8.00 ..r. Special Equipment ; Optical Supplemental Medicare Premiums DEPENDENTS OF ELIGIBLES Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits In Hospital Surgical .. ...... Miaternity Blood Transfusions Optical «•. • • ...» ... 97 4,184 1,381 117 21 53,100 19 1,430 268 520 82 142 ^ 10 3 . 145 •—• • 3 ' 0 $ 288,279.00 4,184.00 4,143.00 11,097.82 1,442.92 424,800.00 2,411.62 40,123.05 12,325.40 3,085 491 876 119 15 1,053 120,209.50 2,838.41 21,987.26 3,600.00 595.00 4,006.53 674,481.62 18,836.57 119,437.74 33,980.25 1,478.00 27,135.30 102 1,361 923 ^ 105 549 1 20 6 13,788 . 26,000.00 25,739.50 7,961.22 2,551.66 2,268.76 810.01 300.00 13,999.20 310,000.00 195,804.97 37,043.49 16,351.91 13,623.72 72.00 4,399.16 2,006,00 96,655.50 L419.00 29,329.90 . 83,188 16,400 6,915 106,503 $ YEAR TO DATE - 344,831.35 2,369,442.94 - 573,067.00 4,040,362.30 400,991.78 3,801,812.43 $1,318,890.13 $10,211,617.67 . Seafarers Log' 'A • •rvX: y ;r'i. W-y^' MONTH TO DATE 45,833.70 290.00 441.00 2,013.19 471.00 52,744.00 543.75 5,939.56 2,269.10 77. TOTALS 3Total Seafarers Welfare Plan . ...... I. > 10,639 Total Seafarers Pension Plan . . -i.....:. v . 2,358 •, Total Seafarers Vacation Plan .... 1....'.. 749 Total Seafarers Welfare, Pension & Vacation 13,746 , YEAR TO DATE 15 290 * 147 21 6 6,593 4 157 68 . PENSIONERS & DEPENDENTS Ajcath ............................... 8 Hospital & Hospital Extras 209 Doctors' Visits & Other Medical Expenses . .1 144 ^^Surgical .............................. '/ 15/ . ^Jptical .............................. • 58 Blaod Transfusions . » >.. \ Special Equipment ..... J. iO^e/fltal .......... ............... 1 -i Supplemental Medicare Premiums ........ - 1,994 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Amount 'j.:: M iiiiittittii • ^ �"W. • ti''i \^iV?5?L' -••••• .-f • "'^ • •'>•'• •> , , •" STEER A CLEAR COURSEI If yoo arc coavktod of poaMaskm of aay illegal drag heioia, baiUtnlates, q»eed, LSD, or even maiiliiaiia—the U^. Coast Gaaid will leroke yoar seaaum papers, without appeal, FOREVER. That oicaBs that you lose for the rest of your life the right to aiake a liviag by the sea. Howem, it doesB*t quite ead there erca R you recefee a suspeaded You nmy lose your right to vote, your right to hold public office or to owa a gun. You also may lose the opporiunit^ of ever becoming a doctor, dentist, certified public accountant, engineer, lawyer, architect, realtor, pharmacist, school teacher, or stockbroker. You may Jeopardize your right to hold a job where you must be licoised or bonded and you may never be able to work for the city, tte county, or the F^ral government. Ifs a pretty to^ rap, but thafs exactly how it is and yon can't do aaything about it. The convicted drug user leaves a black mark on his reputattoa for the rest of his life. However, drugs can not mily destroy your rl^t to a good Hvdltiood, it can destroy yourlife. Drug abuse presents a serious threat to both yoar physical and mental health, and the personal safety of those around you. This is especially trae aboard ship where clear minds and quick reflexes are essential at aD times for the safe opmtion of the vesseL Dont let drugs destroy your natural rigiht to a good, happy, productive Uie. Stay drug feee and steer a clear course. FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific pro.vision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every three months, which are to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A quarterly finance committee of rank and file members, elected by the membership, m..Kes examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recom­ mendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust fui^s of the SIU Atlantk; Guif, Lskes and Inland Waters District are adininici*~:i jj) accordance with the provisions of various trust fund sgrseinCRts. AU ihese agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. AILexpenditures and disburse­ ments of trust fuiids are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracu are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the shiMwners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. Toe proper address for this is: CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex and national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION — SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including but not limited to furthering the political, social and economic interests of Seafarer seamen, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with imprcved employment opportunities for seamen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes tc political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No CSmribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of member­ ship in the Union or of employment. If ai contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. Support SPAD to protect and further your economic, political and social interests, American trade union concepts and Seafarer seamen. If at any time a Seafarer feels that any of the above rights have beea violated, or that he has been denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or InforuMtioa, he ' immediately notify SIU President Paul Hail at headquarters by certified maiL return receipt requested. Frank Drotak, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 27S. 2dth Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 1121S Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LUG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or . member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, 1960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Log policy is vested ip an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for sarne. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported tolieadquarters. Politics Is Rorkchops Dohafe to SPAD , . New York Philadelphia .. .. Baltimore .... .. Norfolk ..... .. Jacksonville .. .. .. Detroit Houston New Orleans .. .. Mobile .. San Francisco . .. Wilmington .. .. Seattle .. Piney Point .. .. Columbus .... .. Chicago .. Port Arthur .. .. .. Buffalo St. Louis Cleveland .... .. Jersey City . . . .. Oct. 6 Oct. 7 Oct. 8 Oct. 9 Oct. 9 Oct. 10 Oct. 13 Oct. 14 Oct. 15 Oct. 16 Oct. 20 Oct. 24 Oct. 11 Oct. 18 Oct. 14 Oct. 14 Oct. 15 mu Deep Sea Date Port UIW 2:30 p.m. .. ... 5:00 p.m. ...... . .. 2:30 p.m. .. — 5:00 p.m. ..,... ... ... .... 2:30 p.m. .. ... 5:00 p.m. ..,... 9:30 a.m. .. . .. 5:00 p.m.'. .,... ... — 2:00 p.m. .. ... — 2:30 p.m. . . ... ... • * « • ' • • ... 5:00 p.m. ... .;.; 2:30 p.m. .. ... 5:00 p.m....... ... .... 2:30 p.m. .. ... 5:00 p.m. ... .:. 5:00 p.m. ... .. . — .. — ... ... .... 2:30 p.m. .. — ...,.. ... .... 2:30 p.m. ... 10:30 a.m. ;.. ... ... .10:30 a.m. .. .. .:. ... 5:00 p.m. ... • '• ' •• ... •" • •• • .., % . ... 5:00 p.m. ... .. . V V « • 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. — — — 7:00 p.m. . — — — — — — 1:00 p.in. • • — Oct. 16 ..., Oct. 13 .... • • mrnam ... 5:00 p.m. ... Page 25 September, 1975 V-- '>U �Digest of SlU ••-V, TRANSCOLUMBIA (Hudson Wa­ terways), July 20—Chairman, Recerti­ fied Bosun Jack Kingsley; Secretary T. Ulisse; Educational Director John Meo; Deck Delegate Pedro Aloa; Engine Del­ egate Stanley Phillips; Steward Dele­ gate Gilbert Murray. Secretary reported "We can write our own guide to 'Fara­ way Places and Exotic Ports' after this voyage. Iskenderum, Turkey near the Syrian border with two weeks port time gave plenty of time for trips inland to ancient glories of the past. Livorno, Italy near Pisa, Piraeus, Greece with Athens in all its splendor. Rota, Spain with nearby ancient Cadiz. Now home­ ward bound for the city by the Golden Gate, San Francisco, Calif." $3.00 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in en­ gine department. PANAMA (Sea-Land Service), July 28—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Cyril Mize, Jr.; Secretary J. Mar; Education­ al Director Ford; Deck Delegate How­ ard C. Alterson; Engine Delegate S. A. Barbara. Chairman issued new con­ tracts to crew. Suggested "that all mem­ bers support SPAD. No disputed OT. Next port Long Beach. DELTA ARGENTINA (Delta Steamship Lines), July 13—Chairmajp, Recertified Bosun Arthur McGmnis; Secretary J. Sumpter; Educational Di­ rector Union.Sanders, Jr.; Engine Dele­ gate A. Clark; Steward Delegate J. E. Bell. $450 received from crew and of­ ficers on voyage No. 38 for the movie fund and 20 movies were purchased for the benefit of the crew for the pres­ ent voyage. No disputed OT. Crewmembers welcomed aboard two recent graduates of Piney Point, Ronald Celious and Mark S. Johnson in true SIU fashion. All members were reminded of the importance of voluntarily donating to SPAD. A vote of thanks to the stew­ ard department for the preparations and serving of the good chow for the present voyage. Next port Abidjan. CANTIGNY (Int. Ocean Transport), July 5—Chairman J. Nava; Secretary W. Todd; Educational Director J. Cline; Deck Delegate Thomas Walker. No disputed OT. A letter was forwarded to Headquarters requesting educational material. Pat Smouthers joined the ves­ sel upon graduating from HL^S and is doing an outstanding job and is a good shipmate. MERRIMAC (Ogden Marine), July 27—Chairman, Recertified Bosun W. M. Wallace; Secretary F. R. Hicks; Ed­ ucational Director V. D'India; Deck Delegate J. Arellanes; Steward Dele­ gate Peter Batayias. No disputed OT. Latest Seafarers Log was received with contract and the members were asked to read carefully. A motion was made to accept the new contract and was car­ ried unanimously. Crewmembers were asked to show any new members from HLSS anything that would be helpful to these brothers. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port Norfolk, Va. SEA-LAND MARKET (Sea-Land Service), July 20—Chairman, Recerti­ fied Bosun Walter Nash; Secretary A. Panagopoulas. No disputed OT. Chair­ man explained to membership new con­ tract and everybody agreed that it was a very good move that the membership participated in negotiating. Page 26 BALTIMORE (Sea-Land Service), July 9—Chairman, Recertified Bosun James Dixon. $29.90 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Chairman discussed the new contract as to its many benefits for the Seafarers welfare. Also, he discussed the importance of having an enrollment beneficiary card up-to-date. We will not forget our tobacco chewing and long story telling wiper C. R. Brackett who is leaving us for a well earned rest. We wish him well and we will sure miss him. Educational Director reports that the crew has shown a great amount of in­ telligence and sound sensible thinking which is a great asset as to the safety and welfare of the ship and personnel. Flowers were sent by the crew for First Assistant Engineer Gilson who passed away while at Jacksonville. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. The steward department expresses sincerest thanks to all of the crew for keeping pantries and messhalls clean and orderly. The crew wishes to go on record for a vote of thanks to our negotiating committee for a beneficial contract concerning the welfare of the membership. SEA-LAND ECONOMY (Sea-Land Service), July 7—Chairman, Recerti­ fied Bosun A. E. Bourgot; Secretary L*. Nicholas; Educational Director K. L. Hart; Deck Delegate J. P. Pettus; Engine Delegate I. Galeas; Steward Delegate- P. L. Hunt. No disputed OT. Communications received from Head­ quarters were read and accepted. Re­ ported to the Seafarers Log "Everyone seems to be happy working under the new contract also with the feeling that the rank and file played a most im­ portant part in bringing to a close the new contract." A vote of thanks to chief electrician for the prompt installation of a new wasfeing machine and dryer. Next port New Orleans. MOHAWK (Ogden Marine), July 6 —Chairman, Recertified Bosun Pete D. Sheldrake; Swretary F. E. Burley; Edu­ cational Director W. D. Kawick. No disputed OT. Chairman held an open discussion on the new contract and how it would benefit all of SIU seamen and of the merits of the new working clauses. Everyone connnended the stew­ ard department on an excellent variety of food and the immediate service of same. Next port Autonio, Chile. NOTRE DAME VICTORY (Eco­ logical Steamship), July 13—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Gaetano Mattioli; Secretary J. Golder; Educational Direc­ tor George Thompson; Deck Delegate Richard Heffley; Engine Delegate Ed­ ward Murray; Steward Delegate James Robinson. Some disputed OT in deck department. Chairman held a discus­ sion on SPAD and pointed out to the new members the progress attained by these donations. Steward discussed the opportunities for all of going to Piney Point for upgrading. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. OGDEN YUKON (Ogden Marine), July. 6—Chairman, Recertified Bosun H. Weaver; Secretary O. Frezza; Edu- . cational; Director Blanchard. $62 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Chairman brought up the importance of donating to SPAD. A vote of thanks to the stew­ ard department. Next port Rota, Spain. Ships' iHieetings JEFF DAVIS (Waterman Steam­ ship), July 13—Chairman, Recertified Bosun G. E. Annis; Secretary J. E. Long; Educational Director Bennet. No disputed OT. Chairman reported on the new contract and explained various new sections and clarifications pertain­ ing to sailing board and wages and OT rates. Will try to get a copy of the new contract for each department delegate in Mobile or N.O. Suggested that all remember SPAD. Next port Houston. BEAUREGARD (Sea-Land Ser­ vice) July 6—Chairman, Recertified Bosun W. L. Tillman; Secretary L. Thompson; Educational Director W. J. Linberg. $20 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck department. Chair­ man reports that he has called Frank Boyne in Yokohama concerning a niunber of minor beefs and Frank Boyne will meet the ship in Naha and will bring the new contracts. Next port Inchon. STONEWALL JACKSON (Water­ man Steamship), July 6—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Carl Lineberry; Sec­ retary G. Tolliver; Educational Direc­ tor John Cantrell; Steward Delegate Eddie Bowers. $498.25 in movie fund. $10.50 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. A motion was made and passed to post all communications. Everything rimning smoothly. SEA-LAND COMMERCE (SeaLand Service), July 6—Chairman L. G. G. Reck; Secretary Gus Skendelas; Educational Director Herbert S. Mar­ tin. $127 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Articles about maritime activities were received and posted. Copies of the new contract were xeroxed and given to each department. Chairman sug­ gested that members donate to SPAD. A vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. Next port Kobe. ARTHUR MiODLEtON (Water­ man Steamship), July 20—Chairman, Recertified- Bosun B. Edelmon; Secre­ tary J. W. Sanders; Educational Direc­ tor A. E. Delancy. No disputed OT. Chairman held a discussion- on the re­ ports in the Seafarers Log and also on the new contracts. Everything running smoothly. Next port Bombay. SEA-LAND VENTURE (Sea-Land Service), July 20—Chairman, Recerti­ fied Bosun Charles Boyle; Secretary C. L. Shirah; Educational Director A. Acosta; Deck Delegate J. F. Ryan; En­ gine Delegate Robert Tompkins; Stew­ ard Delegate David Sacher. No dis­ puted OT. The crew of the Sea-Land Venture want to go on record and give the contract negotiators a vote of thanks for a job well done. Next port New Or­ leans. POTOMAC (Ogden Marine), July 27—Chairman, Recertified iSosun Mau­ rice C. Duet; Secretary Mario Canalejo, Sr.; Educational Director Bill Ball; Deck Delegate Donald D. Fleming; Engine Delegate H. E. Diaz; Steward Delegate Charles J. Hickot. The mem­ bers of the committee give a vote of thanks to the crew for the way they performed in Colombo, Sri-Lanka, es­ pecially to the boys from Piney Point. The new contract has been received and posted. No disputed OT. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. OVERSEAS ANCHORAGE (Mari­ time Overseas), July 13—Chairman, Recertified Bosun A. Boney; Secretary S. J. Davis; Educational Director D. Busby; Deck Delegate M. Hammond; Engine Delegate S. V. Marano; Steward Delegate B. Wirifield. This ship is equipped with a high seas radio phone and has the ability to call the U.S.A. from anywhere in the world. Any calls made must be collect. No disputed OT. A vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for the fine July 4 porch cookout with live charcoal and barbecue spareribs. SEA-LAND McLEAN (Sea-Land Service), July 13—Chairman, Recerti­ fied Bosun J. Richburg; Secretary R. Sadowski; Educational Director K. Katsalis. $30 in ship's fund exclusive of the fund for extra movies. No disputed OT. Thanks to the Yokohama Agent for a thorough explanation of the new con­ tract. Everything running smoothly. Next port Hong Koiig. ''-•if!-' '1-^ DAI TRAN.SC0L0RAt>6. , ROBERT E, LEE CAROLINA ELIZABETIM# Seafarers log �li ".r: 1^ jRnal Beparturesi Freddie J. Landry, 61, passed away in a Louisiana hospital on July 3. Brother Landry joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of Port Ar­ thur in 1964. He had sailed as a captain for jthe Higman Towing Co. from 1933 to 1941 and Siadelnc. from 1941 to 1975. He was born in Jeanerette, La. and was a resident of Thibodaux, La. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. F. J. Landry; a son, Edmond, and four daughters^ Mrs. Leney Champagne, Mrs. Deanna Mae Filice, Betty Ann and Judy May, all of Thibodaux. SIU pensioner Oscar Lee, 67, died of heart disease in Providence Hospital, Mobile on June 7. Brother Lee joined the Union in the pbrt of Mobile in 1951 sailing as a firemanwatertender. He had sailed for 22 years. A native of Gilbertown, Ala., he was a resident of Irvington, Ala. Burial was in Barrytown (Ala.) Cemetery. Surviv­ ing are his widow, Willie Ruth; a step­ son, Philip Ray Odom, and a step­ daughter, Brenda Odom. Doiis C. Massengiil, 39, was dead on arrival of pneumonia at the Vicksburg (Miss.) Hospital on June 21. Sister Massengill joined the SIUaffiliated IBU in 1972 sailing as a towboat cook for the Orgulf Transportation Co. from 1972 to 1975. She was born in Centralia, HI. and was a resident of Paducah, Ky. at the time of her death. Interment was in Mt. Kenton Cemetery, McCracken County, Ky. Surviving is her husband, Willard. SIU pensioner August Adam Smith, 78, died of heart fail­ ure in Community Hospital, La Follette, Tenn. on June 4. Brother Smith joined the Union in 1947 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. He had sailed for 23 years. Born in Mt. Pulaski, 111., he was a resident of La Follette. Interment was in Mt. Pulaski Cemetery. Surviving are his widow, Nellie; a son, Clarence of Chicago, and a sister, Mrs. Grace E. Buckles of Mt. Pulaski. SIU pensioner Harry L. Coker, 74, died of heart failure in the Galveston USPHS Hospital on June 7. Brother Co­ ker joined the SIUaffiliated IBU in the port of Houston in 1957 sailinc as a marine engineer for G & H Towing Co. from 1957 to 1972. Born in Oklahoma, he was a resident of Galveston. Burial was in Galveston Memorial Park Cemetery in Hitchcock, Tex. Surviving are his widow, Mary, and two sons, Harry Jr. and R. L. Coker. OrvlUe L. Amdt, 47, succumbed to arteriosclerosis in Harahan, Tex. on June 21. Brother Arndt joined the SIU in 1948 in the port of Mobile sailing as a .chief cook. He had sailed for 30 years. Born in Miimesota, he was a resident of Longview, Tex. Burial was in Lakeview Memorial Gar­ dens Cemetery, Longview. Surviving are his widow, Frances; a son. Dale, a daughter, Diane and a sister, Mrs. G. M. Buck of Marshall, Minn. Freddie Bailey, 62, died in San Fran­ cisco on June 12. Brother Bailey joined the SIU in the port of San Francisco in 1962 sailing as a chief cook. Born in Louisiana, he was a resident of San Francisco when he passed away. Surviving are his widow, Bessie; five sons, Freddie, Jr., Graling, Percy, Louis and Isiah; three daughters, Mrs. Lucille Williams of San Francisco, Jo Ann and \Jarie and an uncle, D. Monroe of San Francisco. Ronald F. Belew, 37, died of a frac­ tured spinal cord in Lake Huron Hospi­ tal, Alpena, Mich, on June 20. Brother Be­ lew sustained the in­ jury when he fell 20 feet into the hold of ihsMVSS John A. Kling (Reiss Steam­ ship) at the coal dock of the Huron Cement Co. in Alpena. He joined the SIU in the port of Alpena in 1964 sail­ ing as an AB. A native of Alpena, he was a resident there. Interment was in Holy Cross Cemetery. Surviving are his widow, Mary; a son, Daemond Don of Alpena; a daughter, Candace Marie and a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Bonnie Belew. Oral F. Burleson, 67, died of heart dis­ ease on June 13. Brother Burleson joined the SIU in the port of Wilmington, Calif, in 1969 sailing as a chief cook. A native of Gatesville, Tex., he was a resident of Canoga Park, Calif, when he passed away. Surviving is a son, Fred of Canoga Park. Billie J. Brewer, 47, died on July 15 in Humble, Tex. Brother Brewer joined the SIU in 1945 and sailed as -a chief pumpman. He was a post-war vet­ eran of the U.S. Army. Seafarer Brewer was bom in Birmingham, Ala. and was a resident of Conroe, Tex. when he passed away. Surviving are his widow, Sharlene; his mother, Jeannie of Hackelberg, Ala.; a son, David and a daughter, Shelia, both of Birmingham. Don C. Stevens, 18, died in Charity Hospital, New Or­ leans, of injuries sus­ tained in an auto crash on May 10. Brother Stevens joined the SIU in the port of Piney Point, Md., in August, 1974 following his graduation from the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship there. He sailed as an OS. Seafarer Stevens was bom in New Orleans and was a resident of Husser, La., at the time of his death. Burial was in New Sharon Baptist Cem­ etery, Husser. Surviving are his father, Billy E. Stevens of Loranger, La.; his mother, Mrs. Ruby Fletcher; his step­ father, Buddy Fletcher; his stepmother, Mrs. Doris Stevens; his grandmother, Mrs. Eva S. Bahan of Lorange his brother. Seafarer Duane E. Stevens of Loranger, who is a 1971 HLSS gradu­ ate; a sister. Gay Stevens; four step­ sisters, Mrs. Karen Perrilloux, Mrs. Felicia Parker, Mrs. Vicky Crowe and -Shelia Fletcher, and a nephew. Hank Parker, Jr. SIU pensioner Ernest C. De Bautte, 55, died on July 4 in South America. Brother De Bautte joined the Union in 1948 in the port of New York sailing as an AB. He had sailed for 27 years and walked the picket line in the 1961 N.Y. Harbor strike. Sea­ farer De Bautte was an infantry vet­ eran of the U.S. Army in World War II and received a SIU Personal Safety Award in 1960 for sailing aboard the accident-free ship, the SS Frances. He ran for Union office in 1969-1972 and was a Ship's Delegate on the SS Bea­ trice. Born in Louisiana, he was a resi­ dent of Sao Paulo, Brazil. Surviving is his widow. Ana Maria. Victor J. Fuliafico, 55, died of cancer of the pancreas in Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore on June 22. Brother Puliafico joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of Baltimore in 1957 sailing as both a captain and pilot for the Curtis Bay Towing Co. from 1951 to 1975. He was born in Pitco, Pa. and was a resident of Baltimore. Surviving are his widow, Mary; a son, Victor, and a daughter, Theresa. Preston J. St. Amant, 56, succumbed to cancer in the New Orleans USPHS Hospital on June 13. Brother St. Amant joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of New Orleans in 1972 sailing as a cook for National Marine Service. He was born in Vermillion, La. and was a resident of Bay St. Louis, Miss. Inter­ ment was in Kaplan Catholic Cemetery, Kaplan, La. Surviving are his widow, Isabelle and three daughters, Glenda, Elizabeth and Linda, SIU pensioner Edward A. Fitzhugh, 67, died of a chronic illness in Paul Oliver Hospital, Frankfort, Mich., on May 22. Brother Fitzhugh joined the Union in the port of Elberta, Mich, in 1953 sailing as an oiler for the Ann Arbor Railroad Carferries Co. from 1924 to 1963. He was born in Michi­ gan and was a resident of Arcadia, . Mich. Interment was in Conway Ceme­ tery, Arcadia. Surviving is a stepdaugh­ ter, Deanna D. Newberry. Marshal! E. Fos­ ter, 57, passed away on July 6. Brother Foster joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New" Orleans sailing as both a chi.ef stewlard and bosun. He jhad sailed 35 years. A native of New Orleans, he was a resi­ dent there when he died. Surviving are his widow, Claudette; his mother, Mrs. J. J. Murry of New Orleans; a son, Gary and a daughter, Debra Ann. SIU pensioner William A. Hedlund, 68, died on June 12^ Brother Hedlund % joined the SlU-affiliV ated IBU in the port of New York in 1960 sailing for the New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad from 1928 to 1972. He was a resident of The Bronx, N.Y. Surviving are his widow, Helen and a nephew, John Myer of New York City. Bernard L. Kishel, 65, died on June 21. Brother Kishel joined the SIU in the port of Detroit in 1969 sailing as a sec­ ond cook. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Born in Virginia, Minn., he was a resident there when he died. Surviving are his mother, Marie of Virginia, Minn, and a brother, C. E. Kishel. Carlos Labiosa, 50, died ori July 4. Brother Labiosa joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York and sailed as a bosun. He had sailed for 34 years. A native of Puerto Rico, he was a resident of New York City when he passed away. Surviving are his widow, Emma, and two sons, Carlos and Edwin. Theodore A. Hatgimisios, 29, died on^ May 12. Brother Hatgimisios was a member of the SIUaffiliated IBU sailing for the Interstate Oil Co. out of the port of Philadelphia. He had sailed for 11 years. Seafarer Hatgimi­ sios was a resident of Philadelphia. Sur­ viving are his widow, Lucille; a son, Theodore, Jr., and a brother, Nicholas who is a member of the SIU in Phila­ delphia. SIU pensioner Lyle A. Bums, 64, died of cancer of the lung in Samaritan Hospital, Bay City, Mich., on May 17. Brother Burns joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1951 last sailing as a wheelsman for the Eric Sand Steamship Co. from 1974 to 1975. Born in Barberton, Ohio, he was a resident of Bay City and Saginaw, Mich. Burial was in St. Andrew's Cemetery, Saginaw. Sur­ viving are a son, William, a-^d a cousin, Dennis W. Wrynn of Harper Woods, Mich. Page 27 September, 1975 -"f.: -li-P-:'- �LUNDEBERG SCHOOL EDUCATION • TRAINING • UPGRADING Course Descriptions and Starting Dates 1_ Deck Department |5 ABLE SEAMAN The course of instruction leading to endorsement as Able Seaman consists of classroom and practical training to in­ clude: Basic Seamanship; Rules of the Road; Wheel Commands; Use of the Magnetic and Gyro Compass; Cargo Handling; Knots and Splices; Blocks and Booms; Firefighting and Emergency Pro­ cedures; Basic First Aid. Course Requirements: Able Seaman (12 Months—Any Waters)—^You must be 19 years of age; have 12 months seatime as Ordinary Seaman, or be a grad­ uate of HLS at Piney Point and have eight months seatime as Ordinary Sea­ man; be able to pass the prescribed phys­ ical, including eyesight without glasses of no more than 20/100—^20/100 cor­ rected to 20/40—20/20 and have nor­ mal color vision. Able Seaman (Unlimited — Any Wa­ ters)— You must be 19 years of age; have 36 months seatime as Ordinary Seaman or Able Seaman (12 Months); be able to pass the prescribed physical, including eyesight requirements listed above. Starting Dates: October 16, November 28, January 26, March 8. QUARTERMASTER / Procedures; Emergency Launching Op­ erations. Included in the course is practi­ cal experience in launching, letting go, rowing and maneuvering a lifeboat in seas, recovery of man overboard, fire­ fighting and emergency procedures. Course Requirements: Must have 90 days seatime in any department. Starting Dates: October 2, 16, 30; November 13, 28; December 11,26; January 8,22; February 5, 19; March 4, 18; April 1. Engine Department tomated Ships; Firefighting and Emer­ gency Procedures. Course Requirements: Must have rat­ ing (or passed examinations for) FOWT, Electrician, Pumpman, Refrigeration En­ gineer, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist, Boilermaker, and Deck En­ gine Mechanic. Must show evidence of at least six months seatime in any one or a combination of the following ratings: FOWT, Electrician, Refrigeration, Pump­ man, Deck Engineer, Machinist, Boiler­ maker, or Deck Engine Mechanic. Starting Dates: October 16; November 13; December 11; January 8; February 5; March 4; April 1. Th^ course of instruction leading to certifi^tion as QMED—:-Any Rating. (Qualified Member of the Engine De­ partment) consists of classroom work and practical training to include: Parts of a Boiler and Their Function; Com­ bustible Control Systems; Steam and Water Systems; Fuel Oil Systems; Lubri­ cating Oil Systems; Hydraulic Oil Sys­ tems; Boiler Construction and Repair; Hand Tools and Their Use; Use of Met­ als; M^phine Tool Operation; Com­ pressed Air Systems; Fundamentals of Electricity; Principles of Refrigeration; Safe Handling of Combustible Materials; Piping and Valves, Pumps, Evaporators; Auxiliary Diesel Engines; Starting and Securing Main and Auxiliary Diesel En­ gines; Starting and Securing Main and Auxlliaiy Units; Engineering Casualty Control; All Codes of Operation of Au­ Advanced Pumpman Procedures Course Instructor Charlie Nalen (right) at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md. with two recent graduates of the class, James Dryden (left) and Jim McBride. iliary Equipment; Starting and Securing Main Engines. Course Requirements: (If you have a Wiper endorsement only)—Must be able to pass the prescribed physical, including eyesight without glasses of no more than 20/100—20/100 corrected to 20/50— 20/30 and have normal color vision. Must have six months seatime as Wiper, or be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have three months seatime as Wiper. (If you have an engine rating such as Electrician)—^No requirements. Starting Dates: November 3, January 12, February 23, April 5. Starting Dates: October 2, November 13, January 8. February 19, April 1. LIFEBOATMAN DIESELS HLSS Instructor Bill Eglinton (center) with the latest graduates of his QMED class of (I. to r.): Raymond Anderson; Dan Nelson; John Sherpinski, and Elvert Welch. SIU Scholarship Program One college and two post secondary trade/vocational school scholarships are awarded to Seafarers each year. These scholarships have been specially de­ signed to meet the educational needs of Seafarers. Application requirements are geared for the man who has been out of school several years, so you will ovAy be com­ peting with other seamen with similar educational backgrounds. The awards ate grante'd in April, but you should'begin your application process now. These are the scholarships offered: 1. Four-year college degree scholar- Page 28 •/' • / • The course of instruction leading to endorsement as FOWT (Fireman, Watertender and/or Oiler) consists of class­ room work and practical training to in­ clude: Parts of a Boiler and Their Func­ tion; Steam and Water Cycle; Fuel Oil and Lube Systems; Fire Fighting and Emergency Procedures. Also included is practical training aboard one of the ships at the school to include: Lighting a Dead Plant; Putting Boilers on the Line; Changing Burners; Operation of Aux- QMED-Any Rating The course of instruction leading to certification as Quartermaster consists of Basic Navigation instruction to include Radar; Loran; Fathometer; RDF; and also includes a review of Basic %amanship; use of the Magnetic and Gyro Compass; Rules of the Road; Knots and Splices; Firefighting and Emergency Pro­ cedures. Course Requirements: Must hold en­ dorsement as Able Seaman (Unlimited — Any Waters). The course of instruction leading to certification as Lifeboatman consists of classroom study and practical training to include: Nomenclature of Lifeboat; Lifeboat -Equipment; Lifeboat Com­ mands; Tyi>es of Davits and Operating FOWT ship. This award is in the amount of $10,000. 2. Two-year community or junior col­ lege or post secondary trade/voca­ tional schools scholarships. These awards are in the amount of $5000. The trade/vocational awards offer var­ ious options if you wish to continue shipping. In such a program you may develop a trade or skill which would im­ prove your performaq^ aboard ship as well as help you obtain a better paying job when you are ashore. Eligibility requirements are as follows: 1. Must be under 35 years of age. This may be waived for Seafarers who have completed one or more years in an accredited college or university. 2. Have not less than two years of actual employment on vessels of companies signatory to Seafarers Welfare Plan (three years for $10,000 scholarship). 3. Have one day of employment on a vessel in the sixth-month period immediately proceeding date of application. The four-week course covers: types, designs, construction and characteristics .of various diesel engines; nomenclature and principal design features of all parts of diesel engines; formulas and hydraulic 4. Have 90 days of employment on a vessel in the previous calendar year. Pick up a scholarship application now. They are available in the ports or you* may write to the following address and request a copy of the Seafarers Applica­ tion: Seafarers Welfare Plan ~ College Scholarships 275 20th Street Brooklyn, New York 11215 Scholarships For Dependents Four scholarships are awarded to de­ pendents of Seafarers. These four-year scholarships are for $10,000 each at any accredited college or university. If you have-three years sea time, encourage your children to apply. They should request the Dependents Application from the above address. Seafarers Log �cutting. On completion of the course, an HLS Certificate of Graduation will be awarded. Course Requirements: Engine depart­ ment personnel must hold endorsement as QMED—^Any Rating; deck and steward department personnel must hold any rating. Starting Dates: November 28; Decem­ ber 11, February 5, March IS. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF REFRIGERATED CONTAINERS principles; introduction to fuel, air, lubri­ cation and exhaust systems; use of vari­ ous gauges, meters and instruments used on diesel engines; care, operations main­ tenance and recording of diesel engine performance; signals used between, bridge and engine room; fundamentals of elec­ tricity and refrigeration; basic fire fight­ ing, first aid and safety. Course Requirements: No require­ ments for those who are not interested in receiving the Coast Guard license. Starting date; January 5. The course of instruction leading to certihcation as Refrigerated Container Me­ chanic consists of both classroom and on-the-job training that includes the fol­ lowing: instruction covering all units on refrigeration, electrical and engine tune-up on gasoline and diesel units, operation, itiaintenance and trouble shooting on all refrigeration units, instruction of funda­ mentals of operation and servicing and diagnostic procedures used with electrical circuitry. Course Requirements: Applicants must hold Coast Guard endorsements as Elec­ trician and Refrigerating Engineer or QMED-Any Rating. Length of Course: The normal length of the course is four (4) weeks. WELDING The course of instruction in basic welding consists of classroom and onthe-job training including practical train­ ing in electric arc welding and cutting; and oxy;acetylene brazing, welding and Starting Date: November 17. , HARRY LUNDEBERG SCHOOL OF SEAMANSHIP UPGRADING APPLICATION Name. (First) (Middle) Mo./Day/Year Address (Street) . Telephone #. (City) (State) (Zip Code) Book Number I ! Name I I Address I I I Last grade completed ! I I I I Book No. (Street) Port Presently .Registered In_ .Port Issued. Social Security #. . Endorsementfs) Now Held. piney Point Graduate: • Yes No • (if so, fill in below) Entry Program: From. .to. . Endorsementfs) Received. (Dates Attended) Upgrading Program: From. . Endorsementfs) Received. .to. (Dates Attended) Do you hold a letter of completion for Lifeboat: • Yes • No; Fire Fighting: • Yes • No Dat^ Available for Training I Am Interested In: DECK AB-12 Months AB Unlimited Quartermaster Lifeboatman STEWARD ENGINE • Electrician • AssL Cook • QMED • Dk. Eng. • Chief & Baker • FWT • Chief Cook • Jr. Eng. • Oiler • Pumpman • Steward • Dk.Mech. • Machinist • Reefer • Welder • Boilermaker • Advanced Pumpman Procedures • LNG/LPG • Advanced Electrical Procedures • Diesel • Refrigeration Container Mechanic RECORD OF SEAUME — (Show only amount needed to upgrade in rating checked above or attach letter of service, whichever is applicable.) SHIP RATING HELD DATE OF SHIPMENT DATE OF DISCHARGE I I SIGNATURE DATE RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: LUNDEBERG UPGRADING CENTER, PINEY POINT, MD. 20674 I September, 1975 (City or Town) Steward Department The course of instruction includes classroom and on-the-job training. The Chief Steward will select food and stores for a long voyage to include nutritionally balanced daily menus. He will partici­ pate in all phases of steward department operations at the school, including com­ missary, bake shop and galley. Course Requirements: Three years seatime in ratings above Third Cook and hold "A" Seniority in the SIU; or six months seatime as Third Cook or Assis­ tant Cook; six months as Cook and Baker; six months seatime as Chief Cook and holder of a Certificate of Satisfac- , torjr Completion from the HLS Assis­ tant Cook, Second Cook and Baker, and CWef Cook Training Programs; or 12 months seatime as Third Cook or As­ sistant Cook, 12 months seatime as Cook and Baker, and six months seatime as Chief Cook, and holder of a Certificate of Satisfactory Completion of tiie HLS Chief Cook Training Program. Starting Dates: October 2, November 13, December 26, February 5, March 18. ASSISTANT COOK The course of instruction for the rat­ ing Assistant Cook includes classroom and on-the-job training in preparing and cooking fresh, canned and frozen vege­ table^; how to serve vegetables hot, cold or as salad; menu selection of vegetables to attain the best methods for prepara­ tion, portion control, dietary values and serving procedures. Course Requirements: Twelve months seatime in any Steward Department En­ try Rating. Entry Ratings who have been accepted into the Harry Lundeberg School and show a desire to advance in the Steward Department must have a minimum of three months seatime. Starting Dates: October 30, December II, January 22, March 4. COOK AND BAKER The course of instruction includies classr(x>m and on-the-job training in bak- (Zip) Last year attended Complete this form and mail to: Margaret Nalen Director of Academic Education Harry Lundeberg School Piney Point, Maryland 20674 CHIEF STEWABD District The test will be sent to the Lundeberg School for grading and evaluation. Or write directly to the Harry Lun­ deberg School. A test booklet and an answer sheet will be mailed to your home or to your ship. Complete the tests and mail both the test booklet and the answer sheet to the Lundeberg School. (See application on this page.) During your stay at the school, you will receive room and board, study ma­ terials and laundry. Seafarers will pro­ vide their own transportation to and from the school. Following are the requirements for eligibility for the Lundeberg High School Program: 1. One year's seatime. 2. Initiation fees paid in full. 3. All outstanding monetary obliga­ tions, such as dues and loans paid in fuIL I I meet the requirements listed above and I am interested in furthering my edu­ I cation. I would like more information on the Lundeberg High School Program. (Area Code) Seniority Date Book Was Issued. I I Thirty-two Seafarers and one Inland Boatman have already successfully com­ pleted studies at the SIU-IBU Academic Study Center in Piney Point, Md., and have achieved high school diplomas. The Lundeberg High School Program in Piney Point offers all- Seafarers—re­ gardless of age — the opportunity to achieve a full high school diploma. The study period ranges from four to eight weeks. Classes are small, permitting the teachers to concentrate on the individual student's progress. Any Seafarer who is interested in taking advantage of this opportunity to continue his education can apply in two ways: Go to an SIU office in any port and you will be given a GED Pre-Test, This test will cover five general areas: English Grammar and Literature; So­ cial Studies, Science and Mathematics. Date of Birth, (Last) • • • .• High School Program Is Available to All Seafarers I , ing bread, pies, cakes and cookies; prep­ aration of desserts such as custards, pud­ dings, canned fruit and gelatin desserts. The Cook and Baker will be able to de­ scribe preparation of all breakfast foods, and be familiar with menu selection of breakfast foods, and bread and desserts for appropriate meals. Course Requirements: Twelve months seatime as Third Cook; or 24 months seatime in Steward Department; six months of which must be as Third Cook or Assistant Cook; or six months as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and a holder of a Certificate of Satisfactory' Completion from the HLS Assistant Cook Training Course. Starting Dates: October 2, 16, 30; November 13, 28; December 11, 26; January 8, 22; February 5, 19; March 4, 18; April 1. CHIEF COOK The course of instruction includes classroom and on-the-job training in preparation of soups, sauces and gravies. The student will be able to describe prep­ aration of thickened or clear soups, and explain preparation and use of special sauces and gravies. The Chief Cook will be able to state the primary purpose of cooking meat and define cooking terms used in meat cookery, and describe prin­ ciples and methods of preparing and cooking beef, pork, veal, lamb, poultry and seafood. Course Requirements: Twelve months seatime as Cook and Baker; or three years seatime in the Steward Depart­ ment, six months of which must be as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, and six months as Cook and Baker; or six months seatime as Third Cook or Assist­ ant Cook and six months seatime as Cook and Baker, and holder of a Cer­ tificate of Satisfactory Completion of the HLS Assistant Cook, and Cook and Bak­ er Training Program; or 12 months sea­ time as Third Cook or Assistant C(X)k and six months seatime as Cook and Baker, and holder of a Certificate of Satisfactory Completion of the HLS Cook and Baker Training Program. Starting Dates: October 16, November 28, January 8, February 19, April I. Nofe: Courses and starting dates are subject to change at any time. Any change wiD he noted in the LOG. Page 29 �—— BiUieKice 26th Bosuns' Class Seafarer BHlie Price, 48, has been a) member of the S^U since 1945, and he started shipping as bosun in 1952. A nhtive of hforthCarolina, Brother Price makes his home iri Portsmouth, Va. He ships from the port of Norfolk. Twelve Seafarers gradnated from the 26th SIU Bosons Recertification Pro­ gram this month and they now resume shipping with a much better knowledge of their Union and the entire maritime industry. It b thc-ir responsibility to re­ join their vessels and infonn the rest of the membership about the role all Sea­ farers must play if there is to be a future for the American merchant marine. The recertified bosuns who have completed this very important twomonth program are asserting their lead­ ership aboard all our contracted vessels. As the top unlicensed man on ship, and as the leading representative of the SIU at sea, it is the bosun's job to see that all voyages run as smoothly as pos­ sible, with of course full cooperation from the rest of the crew. The recertified bosun is also better qualified to handle the new techno­ logically-advanced equipment which is found on many of the modem ships being built today. Robert Sipsey Seafarer Robert Sipsey, 49, has been shipping with the SIU since 1943, and he began shipping out as bosun in 1950. A native of Lawrence, Mass., Brother Sipsey now makes his home in Sonoma, Calif. He ships from the port of San Francisco. It is for this very reason that the Bosuns Recertification Program was established. The SIU must adapt to a coustantly-changing industry if we wish to play a part in it in the years to come. With the battles now being fought in the Halls of Congress rather than on the waterfront, and with radical changes in vessels and manning, our entire mem­ bership must be kept informed at all times in order to insure the job security of everyone in the years ahead. This then, is the main objective of the bosuns program: better commnnication. And, it is the job of every mem­ ber, not only the recertified bosun. The bosun is the leader of the crew, but only if his crew actively participates and takes an avid interest in the affairs of our Union, by attending shipboard and membership meetings, by asking ques­ tions and reading all pertinent informa­ tion. And, with full membership co­ operation, we vrill be a much stronger, secure Union for many years to come. Herwood Walters Dick Ware Seafarer Clayton \ Engelund, 50, has been a member of the SIU since 1956, and he started ship­ ping out as a bosun I in 1966. A native of Phelps, Wise, he new ships from the port of New York where he makes his home. Seafarer Her­ wood Walters, 31, has been a member of the SIU since 1966 and has shipped^ in various ratings in the deck department since 1967. A native of Jamaica, West In­ dies, Brother Walters now makes his home in Miami, Fla. He ships from the port of New York. Seafarer Dick Ware, 49, has been shipping with the SIU since 1947, and he started sailing as bosun in 1954. A native of Mississip­ pi, he now makes his home in Shepard, Tex. with his wife Katherine. Brother Ware ships from the port of Houston. John Japper Dave Lid^rance Seafarer John Japper, 44, has been shipping with the SIU since 1962, and since then has sailed at various ratings in the deck department. A nai s ' ' , tive of New York, ; . _ ; ,Mm he ships from that port and continues Jo make his home tH'ere with, his wife Theresa. Seafarer Dave LaFranee, 27, has been a member of the SIU since 1966 and began shipping out as bosun in 1970. A native of Scrdnton, Pa., he continues to make home there. Brother LaF ranee ships from the port of New York. Clayton Engelund Macon Welch Seafarer Macon Welch, 48, has been a member of the SW since 1945, and he began shipping out as bosun in 1949. A native of Georgia, he now makes his home in Texas City, Tex. with his wife Josephine. Brother Welch ships from the port of Houston. Albert Doty Seafarer Albert Doty, 62, has been a member of the SIU since 1940, and started shipping out as bosun that same year. A native of Illinois, he now ships from the port of New Orleans where he makes his home with his wife Arlene. Herbert Leake Seafarer Herbert Leake, 42, has been a member of the SIU since 1960, and has been sailing as bosun for the past five years. A ruttive of Winchester, Va., he continues to make his home there with his wife Martha. Brother Leake ships from the port of Baltimore. Calixto Gonzalez Seafarer Calixto Gonzalez, 48, has been a member of I the SIU since 1947, I and began shipping I as bosun in 1965. IA native of Rio Pierdas, Puerto Rico he continues •' to make his home there with his wife Carmen.- firother Gonzalez ships from the port Of San Juan. John Farragut Seafarer John Farragut has been settling with the SIU since 1966 when he graduated from the New Orlecms /An­ drew F.ttrus^th Trcaning School. A U.S. Navy veteran. Brother Farragut sails as an AB. A native of Mobile, he now lives in New Orleans with his wife Suzy and their daughter. Brother Far­ ragut ships out of Houston. JohnHaUer IWb. It- f- ^ V-'.' Seafarer John Mailer has been sail­ ing with the SIU since his graduation from the Harry Lundeberg School in 1972. A member of the black gang. Brother Mailer re­ turned to Piney Point for his QMED endorsement be­ fore attending the 'A' Seniority Upgrad­ ing Program. Seafarer Mailer is a native and resident of Philadelphia and ships from that port. Pagedo A' Book Program ^ With the successful completion by six more members this month, the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program has now graduate 179 Seafarers with full *A* book status. The six graduates this month are Richard Butch, Gennaro Esposito, John Farragut, Steve Venus, John Biletz and John H^er. The purpose of this program is to give new full book members a chance to sharpen their seafaring skills and at the same time gain a better understand­ ing of our Union's operations, functions Steve Venus Seafarer Steve Venus has been sail­ ing with the SIU for seven years. A grad­ uate of the Marry Lundeberg School, Brother Venus re­ turned there for his third cook's en­ dorsement before attending the seniority program. Broth­ er Venus is a native of New York. Me now lives in New Orleans and ships from that port. John Logan Seafarer John Logan, 50, has been a member of the SIU since 195 Land he began shipping out as bosun in 1964. A native of Deerpark, Ala., he now ships from the port of Mobile where he makes his home with his wife Jeanette. Gennaro Esposito Seafarer Gennaro Esposito has been sailing with the SIU 'since 1968-'Before and goals. \ attending - tfie 'A' Not only does the 'A' Seniority Pro­ Seniority Upgrading gram benefit the new full book member Programi ''Brother who win have greater shipping <qppor-' Esposito' obtained tunities with his *A' botdc, but it also his QMED rating at benefits the entire membership. The the Harry Lundebrothers who graduate from this pro­ berg School. A veteran of the Italian gram are valuable additions to our Navy, Brother Esposito makes his home Union's membership because they are well prepared to take on the responsi­ in Naples wiih his wife Rosa and their four children. He ships out of the port bilities and obligations of a full *A' book of New York. member, thereby increasing the SIU's strength and unity. Richard Bntch John Biletz Seafarer Richard Seafarer John I Butch has been sailBiletz has been sail­ ling with the SIU ing with the SIU since his graduation since his graduation ! from the Marry from the Lundeberg Lundeberg School School three years in 1972. Sailing in ago. Brother Biletz the engine room. S'v': got his QMED en­ Brother Butch redorsement at Piney * turned to Piney Point before attend­ Point to obtain his QMED endorsement ing the 'A' Seniority Program. A native before attending the 'A' Seniority Pro­ of Philadelphia, Brother Biletz contin­ gram. 'A native of Union, N.J., Brother ues to live in that city and ships out of ' Butch now lives in Warminster, Pa. Me that port. ships out of the port of San Francisco. Seafarers Log �i>*:! • ^ • 'v'"^'=«'*'5'M'-V^'-''^i-" " ' ) FinidL-Flglitliig for Job .' -. / '4' HOW HOES SHAD WORK? m SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for ••'islectit^ oflfice. • • . 4.k J..*- . ;- 'y-Ti .... -'I I • ..• *r- Mid pcditical pi^^ai^ Seiafar^s ^ Ittoba l^s^^ ^ l^afarers' economic, social, pobtical and ti^de t^idn objectwp&---and^^^^j^^ • •. :y %, ^>1 one^ :6, iNAAlf Jil*ipKO has been exp^ding Ajneric^ poi^ to another goes on iP3.-fl^g shipB. T3W at the expense of the j^vately owned^ h coti^an^ h^|g t^ach^ by powerful b^fes in W^rfiington, manned F.S. merchant marine. We miist be a& to st^ rfmso simh n^ thci oil companies. We must be able to fight these atmdks. lencroachmenta suclb aS the Navy's construction of three tnj^ to • ,2t VfftGEN:||LAMS irfopH0I.I^^ ;*'eomBierciab|fei^ri^^^ tii^-^^rfld be chartered, ^m Iw^feile in die Jones Act «Juc& ex^^s tke^^ V^ Islahds operat6r8> T%Navy must go to Congress for ite fundi fr^ its provisions, The cargo that is daily shipped from a reSPAD donations Sre esienUal to h«^ us fight against the ^ery in the Virgin Islands to U.S, east coast ports, if carried on Nsvy in the halls of Congress. U.S.s^s, would be snfeient to pht a m^orportion of the laid- 7/ PREFERENCE—If we could get a cargo prrferi^p D.S. tanker fle« back to work. Presently this oil is moved effect U would guarantee that a certain amount of ^entirely by forejgmftag vessels. U.S. cargo would be carried on American-fllig ships. Last year We FLAG BKLWThis piece of legidation wdnld cnn-^ ^^ succes^ul in getting an oil ca^o pfefermice law ^rol the predatory ratp cutting of non-national shipinng lines rflongress but^ was pocket vetoed by President Ford, are ^pn^etini;,1^^ AmCjrilan^ s^^ operators i because of the rate cutting, it nieans less jobs fen American ''-^amen. '•v T^REE-WATCH^^ S have been made on ' frfle three-watch system for voy^s under 1,800miles. Certmn ^oups are trying to switch to a two-watch system thereby eniS f dgngering the job security mid the safety of seamen. We mhst [he able to com^gt these attgdes. TRADE REFDRa^^ provisions in this law covelring service industries of which the piaritime indnptry is a pab. This means among othei; thing|j that the harmfttl effects that discriminatory trade practices b] foreign nations have on tT.S. service industies, including mgfi conisiidered for the firft ti internatio blimie tclks in <^n^va Ri fall. T AJd.^ji^ti|ptiohs, The law |^ohi|^ts the use of any Uniou m^ initiation fees, etc., for political adivities. MM 'n ^ ^ ^ part in politicsas those above—;is tj^ough yoluhtary poKticgl contributions "" , to SPAD. -,. -7 ' ,'4v . 1' >, ^ ^ ^ Page 31 September, 1,975 - . ' .— -,4.''-.---.VIA.,. f •• •' yi • • '£AA- • �M'W''- ' w • SEAFARERS 'SSc LOG :'t i '" OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO 243 Have Donated $100 or More to SPAD The following Seafarers and other concerned individuals, 243 in all, have demonstrated an active interest in participating in political and legislative activities which are vital to both our job security and our social and economic welfare, by voluntarily donating $100 or more to the Seafarers Political Activities Donation (SPAD) fund since the beginning of 1975. (The law^rohibits the use of any union money, such as dues, initiation fees, etc., for political activities. The most effective way the trade unionist can take part in politics is through voluntary political contributions.) Eleven who have realized how important it is to let the SIVs voice be heard in the Halls of Congress have contributed $200,three have contributed $300, and one $600. For the rest of the year, the LOG will be running the SPAD honor rolls because the Union feels that in the upcoming years our political role must be maintained if the livelihoods of Seafarers are to be protected. 0: Codetta, P. Adams, W. Contant, W. E. Cross,M. Air,lLN. Davis, J. Algnia, J. Davis, T. Allai,J. AlmascdjB. lie Gnzm|m^P. Anderson, D. DudtoiiK^ Anderson, E. Di Gioigio, J. l|iolgen,D. Andeis<Hi, J. E. Annis, G. Donnellan,A. ' Anmica, Dotterer, J. Amdte, ^ Drozak, F. prozak,P. Aubnsson, E. il|Ocote,C. Aveiy, R. H. D#^ J. Babkowsld, T. BaUey,J. Batbia,N.N. Ellis,P.D. Banm, A. I. Bellinger, W. Famen,F. Berger, D. Fay, J. Bergeiia, S. Fenara, A. Bernstein, A. Ferreira, J. Blanton, M. Fischer, H. BUgen, A. Florons, C. D. Bluitt,!. Fumkawa, H. S. Bpnefont,J.D. Garay,F. Garcia, R. Bonser, L. Gard,C.L. Bondrean,R. Gasldll,H. Boyle, C. GentHe, C. Bojme, F. Gill,F.D. Brand, H. Glaze, R. W. Brannan,G. GUdewell, T. ]foovn,G. Goedie, F. Brooks, S. T. Golder, J. Browne, G. Goncalves, A. Bryant, B. Gould, T. Butts, W. Gaarino,L. Caffey,J. Gnertin, L. CampbeU, A. Gutierrez, A.S. Campbell, D. Hall, Jr., L. CapeDa, F. Hall, Sr., W. Carbmie, V. Hardin, J. Y. Carii^, P. Castnmover, X Hargrove, D. Hart,R Compfpn, W. Haa^M.A. Cir^pano,L. Hernandez, it Compton, W. Heiniiia,E. Conklin, K. Connolly, M. W.' Honeycntt,R. ^iHTMUSy R* t;! -;•• iiU;: *>'.• •SC-- ... I " v:- ^ ' * Imperial, B. Ingelbrigtsai, E.S. ioiip,L. JiKicson, C. D. Justus,!. Kanoa, M. A, KeIier,P.<.^ Kemgood, M. Kelly, C. Kmg, Kusnmato, K. LaHaye,F. La]ip^ibrd,C. Lee,J.F. Leeper,B.. Lewis, J. Lflbedahl, H. Lindsey,H.S. Loleas,P. Loinas, A. Lonbardo, J. Maley, T. Mann, C. Mansfield, L.R. IVfordenes, E. Martian, T. A. Martin^^J. Martinez, O. A. McCartney, G. McFarland,D.R. McKay, D. McMiillin,C. Mesford, H. Messer, C. Michael, J. Miller, C.E. Miller,!. Mitchell, R. Mitchen,W.L. Molina, F. Mollard,C. Mongelli,F. Moody, O.W.> Mooney, E. X. Mortis, E. Morris, W. Morrison, J. A. Mortenson, O. J. ]|lnwallad, M. A. Napier, D. E. Neira, L. Pidson,!. M Pt^dmo, P^nchis, S. J. ^rkin,G.C. Parsons,L.R. P|^s,J. Peralta,R. Perez, J.. Petb,C. Porter, J. Pow, J. Rattray, W. Reinosa, J. Rettenbacher,W. Riddle, D. Riley, E. Rivera, R. V Date. Wiihnni,R. Williams, C. Williams, L. WHson, B. Wilson, C. Wilson,!. Wolf, P. Worley,M. Yahia,S. Yarmola,!. Yoichi,S. Zeag|er,S. Telegados,G. Teipe,K. Therman, E. W. Troy, S. Troxclair,H. Tyler,E. Vangihan, R. YOes,L. Walsh,!. Weeks, J. White, C. White, W. Wiehl,T. $600 Honor Roll Pomerlime,R. $300 Honor Roll Bubaks,H. Hall, P. Pulver,E. $200 Honor Roll V Batchelor, A. Brooks, S.T. Curtis, T. Jones, L. Paradise, L. Gatewood,L. Parrish,J^M. Loper,C. Richardson, N. Makin, W. Seabron, S. SEAFARERS POLmCAL ACTIVITY DONATION r $2no( BROOKLYN, N. Y. 11232 675 FOURTH AVENUE t Contributor's Name Address .City . State . Zip Code S.S. No,, funStam Roce|Rg|rg(|(Pd to fi IUMEA objects and purposes SPAD is a separatej ering tlTrT)oli!Tcal. social " rid economi jmiPs of Seafarer seamen, including, but not limited the preservation and furthering of' |he American Merchant Marine with i oved employment opportunities Jor seamen and the advancemen I'of trade union conr^'-j. In conn, ;tion with such objects, SPrtO supports and contribiites to politiij al candidates tor elective office, contributions are voluntary. No peived because of force, job d Vimination, financial reprisal, or contribution may be solicited or threat of such conduct, or as a coR jUtion of membership in the II ^ n (SlUNA • . or of emp . AGLIWD) ment. If a contribution is made byJiason-of the above impropeg^nduct, notify the Seafarers iJnidn or SPAD at the above address, certAABail within thirty daysjiMn.contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, J|ammluMl||j|^ Support SPAM^ Ti%|Ct and further your economic, political and social interests, Am^pn trade unMaaiiinBtMnd Seafarl^Pamen. A copy of our report filed with the appropriate suoSsory officer is (or will be) available for purchase ronr the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Govermfnt Printing Office, Washington, O.C> 20402.) 20 $ Port. Have You Made YourSPAD Donation This Year? 'i'' : Robertson, L. Robertson, T. Rondo, C. P. Royal, F. Rnlil,M. Sacco, J. Sacco,M. Saeed, F. Salazar, H. Saleh,F. Saleb,H. Sanchez, M. Sawin, M. Selzer, R. Selzer,S. Shappo, M. Shepard, E. S^er, J. ^ Sjamsnryzal, J. Sniifli,H.C. Sorel, J. Spencer, G. Spiegel, H. Spuron, J. Stephens, C. Snrrick, R. H. Tanner, C. Taylor, F. m � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1970-1979 Description An account of the resource Volumes XXXII-XLI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource September 1975 Description An account of the resource Headlines: UNION MADE ‘GREAT STRIDES’ IN PAST KEY TO VICTORY - UNITY MEANY ATTACKS DETENTE, USSR GRAIN DEAL RUSSIANS OK $16 A TON GRAIN SHIPPING RATE PINEY POINT MEETING ABOARD ZIMMERMAN IBU CONVENTION REPORT SHOWS RAPID GROWTH RATE DROZAK ATTENDS FIRST LNG STUDY GROUP TULANE UNIVERSITY GRAD SCHOOL HONORS HALL FOR CONTRIBUTIONS LABOR LEADERS CALL FOR REASSESSMENT OF U.S. POLICIES CONVENTION REPORT: UNIFICATION STRENGTHENED UIW REPORT OF CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE HALL BLASTS STATE DEPARTMENT AT CONVENTION ‘BUSHEL OF WHEAT FOR BARREL OF OIL’ POLITICS AND CARGO KEY TO MARITIME REVIVAL: BENTLEY WILL NEGOTIATE COMPETITIVE FREIGHT RATE CALHOON DISPUTES FORD’S MARITIME POLICIES SIU COUNSEL SEES ‘HEAVY LEGAL SEAS’ FOR UNIONS HLS AIM: ‘TOTAL EDUCATION FOR WHOLE MAN’ FITZGERALD SAYS UNION CHIEFS SHOULD ENGAGE IN GRAIN TALKS SIU SPECIAL COUNSEL DISCUSSES NEW PENSION LAW NULL SAYS IBPAW WANTS AFFILIATION WITH SIUNA MEANY, HALL, DUNLOP, GLEASON ADDRESSES HIGHLIGHT SIUNA 17TH BIENNIAL CONVENTION HALL, WEISBERGER, DIGIORGIO, AFFILIATE VPS ELECTED CONVENTION DELEGATES OK 38 RESOLUTIONS A WARNING TO STATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS AND STARTING DATES 26TH BOSUNS’ CLASS ‘A’ BOOK PROGRAM LEGISLATION THAT AFFECTS YOUR JOB Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 9/1/1975 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXXVII, No. 9 1975 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/81c69b00b4b03f487de5c825755dd79b.PDF 71adb29ff9cc1fcd777fd550f2d388c6 PDF Text Text v'" ' Top phdto: Taking positive steps to help the mari^ time industry by curtailing Russian encroachment, the Ad Hoc Committee oniMaritime Industry Prob- ^ lems met in Chicago, HI. at the end of July and drafted two resolutions on detente and the Russian grain deal. Both resolutions were later adopted by : the AFL-CIO Executive Council. In photo at top are, Cfrom the left: Ray McKay, president of District 2 of^ '. the Marine Engineers Beneficial Associatibhi Jease Calhoon, president of the National Marine Engi­ neers Beneficial Association: Teddy Gleason, president of the Internattonal Longshoremen's Associatioh, and Paul Hall, president of the SlU. In the foreground is Lane Kirkland, secretary-trea- ^ ' surer ofthe AFL-CIG. Left photo: Among the union s heads attending the AFL-CIO's Executive Council meeting in Chicago, III. from July 30 to Aug. 1, when . , The Ad Hoc Committee resolutions were adopted, were, from the left: Paul Hall, president of the S|U; Peter Bommarito, president of the Rubber Workers, and C. L. Dellums, president of the Brotherhood of • Sleeping Car Porters. (For details on the resolu- : tions'concerning deterite and Russian grain sales, see page 3. For intprrnatton on other actions taken by the Ad Hoc Committee, see page 2.) " '-.-y: A ) - 'I •r - - Iw .' J't. j.'Ly �mtinav V ' Scales, Firefighting .1 Ad Hoc Committee Concurs on Vital issues • Numerous aspects of shipboard man­ ning, the methods for arriving at new manning scales, and the. need for up­ dating firefighting training at the Earle, NJ. facility were some of the main areas of study and discussion at last month's meeting of the AFL-CIO Ad Hoc Committee on Maritime Industry Problems. This important Committee was set up just over a year ago with the help of AFL-CIO President George Meany San Hall Moves In order to better serve Bay area Union members, the SIU's San Fran­ cisco HaU has been moved to 1311 Mission St. in San Francisco. The new telephone number is (415) 8647400. The Union's offices will remain at diK address and the old hall will be renovated m the next few months. This expansion of Union facilities in San Francisco wifl allow the SIU to continue providing essential serv­ ices for the increasing number of Seaforers who nse this hall. for the purpose of encouraging a coop­ erative effort amc.:^ ;..aritime unions in overcoming the many difiicult obstacles facing our industry today. The Ad Hoc Committee is made up of the Seafarers. International Union; the National Maritime Union; the Oil, Chemical and Atomic Workers Inter­ national Union; the International Long­ shoremen's Association; the National Marine Engineers Beneficial Associa­ tion; the American Radio Association; the United Steel Workers of America, and the Radio Operators Union. At these last talks, held July 29 in Chicago, the Ad Hoc Committee, in the highest order of priority, reached unanimous positions in calling for a voice for maritime labor in the deter­ mination of shipboard manning scales. At the present time, maritime labor has virtually no voice in this area. Manning Scales The Committee relayed its position on maiming to both the U.S. Coast Guard and the U.S. Maritime Admin­ istration. In a letter to Admiral Owen W. Siler, commandant of the Coast Guard, the Maritime Ad Hoc Committee urged "a permanent committee be established that includes representatives of mari- the PRESIDENT'S REPORT: A Need For Action Now The dangerously growing encroachment of expanding Soviet third-flag operations into the U.S. foreign trades has reached crisis levels as it continues to erode the foundations of not only the American merchant marine but the national-flag merchant fleets of our nation's trading partners. Led by the third-flag Far Eastern Shipping Co., reSCO, one of the largest of 16 such Soviet state owned shipping companies, non-national carriers have captured, through non-competitive rate-cutting practices, vast percen­ tages of the cargoes moving between the U.S. and foreign ports. In the U.S. West Coast-Far East trades alone, FESCO, operating 18 ves­ sels, along with other Communist block dominated third-flag fleets control the carriage of over 50 percent of all liner cargo moving between our West Coast and ports in Japan, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore and Hong Kong. And because they have attained so much success in the Far East, the Soviets are now plannnig significant third-flag operations between the U.S. Gulf and East Coast ports to Northern European and other foreign ports. After several decades of boycott, American ports were reopened to Soviet ships a few years back under the policy of detente, or mutual cooperation for the benefit of both nations and world peace. However the Russians have twisted the original intent of the agreement and have embarked on a program of political maneuvering, through the build up of their merchant fleet, that is gaining them great political and economic advantages over the U.S. and other free nations of the world. In the past few years alone, the Russian merchant fleet has skyrocketed from ninth to first place in world liner tonnage, and by.1980 projections indicate that the Soviets will have the liner capacity to completely monop­ olize the vast U.S.-Far East container and dry bulk trades. And under the unchecked policy of detente, the Russians will accomplish this, which in turn will enable them to dictate foreign and economic policies to the U.S. and the non-Communist world. Already the Russians' third-flag, non-profit rate cutting activities on the time labor to review present manning levels and to determine all manning levels of vessels as they are put in service."; Alsanoting that the Coast Guard has "an ever increasing minority of its marine inspection officers with mer­ chant marine backgrounds," the Ad Hoc Committee called for an end to the procedure of the Coast Guard in allowing manning levels to be set by local OCMI's (Officer in Charge Marine Inspection). The committee affirmed that this situation "has caused varied manning levels for the same types of ships, as well as making it almost im­ possible for maritime labor to have any input into the final manning decision." Letter to BiackweD •The Ad Hoc Committee also pointed out that although manning decisions presently are based on the number of individuals required for the safe navi­ gation of the vessel, "the aspect of safe navigation also encompasses those in­ dividuals required to perform preventa­ tive maintenance and, as such, manning levels should include such personnel." • The Committee also called for all ves­ sels to have sufficient personnel on board "to operate the vessel manually when required." In another letter concerning manning, to Robert J. Blackwell, assistant secre­ tary of Commerce for maritime affairs and head of the Maritime Administra­ tion, the Ad Hoc Committee stated that "since maritime labor has no input into MARAD crew size decisions at this time, it is requested that maritime labor have licensed and unlicensed representatives appointed to the crewing committee. Such members are neces­ sary to provide the up-to-date expertise that the committee presently lacks." In addition, the Committee urged "that maritime labor be consulted prior to any research projects being under­ taken and that maritime labor serve on the group that oversees such projects." Also affirming that ^'the growth of the U.S. fleet and the fate of U.S. sea­ men depend on the ability to cooperate in maritime policy making," the Mari­ time Ad Hoc Committee urged Blackwell to set up "an ongoing committee of labor representatives and MARAD representatives to discuss mutual prob­ lems and to keep labor up-to-date on all maritime affairs." Firefighing In addition to manning, the ComContinued on Page 13 West Coast has caused havoc among U.S. and foreign national-flag lines, which must turn a profit to stay in existence. And if the Russians are allowed to continue their present build up, the ultimate results would be complete destruction of fair competition among legitimate shipping companies, includ­ ing both U.S. and foreign national lines, and the loss of thousands of Amer­ ican maritime jobs on ships, in shipyards and in related industries. And this would come at a time when unemployed Americans already number 8Vi million. The SIU is not about to let this happen. Senator Daniel Inouye of Hawaii has offered a solution to the problem with his Non-National Carrier Bill, introduced in the Senate several months ago. It is a good bill and a fair bill because it would require an operator to prove that his rates are commercially compensatory, or more simply, that he is making a profit from his service, thereby encouraging healthy competi­ tion among operators. The bill then would force the Russians and other Communist block na­ tions, which operate their totally subsidized merchant fleets for political rather than genuine business interests, to bring their rates up to fair com­ petitive levels, thus enabling legitimate operators to compete and turn a prudent profit. The SIU is completely supporting this bill and the bill has a good deal of support in Congress. Yet opposition to the bill from the Russians and pres­ sure from various government agencies is halting forward progress on the legislation. This bill is not something that can be put off to another day. We~^heed action now. And if serious action is not taken on the bill soon, the very re'al possibility of boycotting and picketing Russian ships in American ports will become reality. The serious problem of third-flag encroachment, however, is not the only issue facing the SIU and the entire maritime industry. We in the SIU aire still actively involved in working for a fair oil cargo preference bill that would require that at least 30 percent of all oil imported to American shores be carried on American-flag ships. And we are still in the ring in the continuous fight for preservation of the Jones Act. The need for political action to keep the U.S. merchant marine a viable, globally competitive industry is greater today than ever before. But because of the continued harassment of top NMU.officials for alleged illegal activities, and the continued probems of our brother West Coast maritime unions, the SIU in large part will have to carry the fight alone. For this reason, the continued participation of the SIU membership in politics through voluntary donations to SPAD is greater today than evef before. The odds appear to be stacked against us. But this is nothing new to Sea­ farers. We united and have remained united throughout the years and we have built a strong effective trade union for Seafarers. I am convinced that this same kind of traditional unity among our membership will enable us to reach our goals. Changs of address cards on Form 3579 should be sent to Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11232. Published monthly except twice a mopdi in Juiy. Second Class postage paid at Brooklyn, N. Y. Vol. XXXVII, No. 9, August 1975. Seafarers Log Psge2 A • �jtops Detente Shipping Deals AFLrCIO Council Adopts Maritime Policy ^ Council meeting hdd here July 30-Aug. 1. (The entire resolution, along with another concerning "Russian Grain Purchases"," are reprinted in full on this page.) The Executive Council statement, entitled "U.S. Merchant Marine—^A Victim of Detente," pointed out that in CHICAGO, ILL.-—Adopting a reso­ lution submitt^ by tiie AI^CIO Ad ^ec Committee on Maritime Industry l^airs, the AFL-CIO Executive Counbil issued a strong statement charging ,^at the Soviet Union was using trading nights given them as part of the U.S. jpolicy of detente "to engage in the most cxx«v jruthless rate-cutting i/xovuv.v3 practices that ithreaten to bankrupt the U.S. Merchant jMarine and throw even more U.S. meri chant seamen out of work." _ The resolution was prepared by the iSIU and other maritime unions at a j meeting of the Ad Hoc Committee in I Chicago July 29. SIU President Paul ! Hall represented the International at : that, meeting and at the AFL-CIO the 1972 grain sale to the USSR, Amer- ican-flag ships carried only 11 percent of the cargo instead of the promised 33 percent, and went to charge that "the Russians are how. refusing to negotiate fair and reasonable rates for the car­ riage of American grain under the agreement." Under a trading agreement which opened up 42 U.S. ports to Soviet The iollowing resolutions, which were submitted by the AFL-CIO 9C Committee on Maritime Industry affairs, were adopted by the AFLiCtO Executive Chicago, III, July 30-Aug. I. . , J. smps, the Russians have driven freight rates down to make it impossible for U.S. ships-ras'. well as the privatelyowned ships "of other nationals—to compete on the high seas. ITius, the AFL-CIO Council said "the low-cost labor on the 100 percent government subsidized Soviet merchant fleet is being used to further the political aim of destroying the U.S. and its free world allies." Increased Capacity The AFL-CIO statement noted that all of the 16 Soviet state-owned ocean shipping companies have increased their cargo capacities significantly since 1970—the beginning of detente. The statement said: "Communist activity (in the Pacific) trade routes serve to underscore the success of their efforts. The Far Eastern /-ppcrn^ has hns iin­ Steamship Company (FESCO) creased its container capacity in the Pacific trades alone from none in 1970 to nearly 20,000 twenty-foot equiva­ lents annually on six different service routes in 1974." Similar Soviet gains were noted in the U.S. East Coast-European trade by Polish Ocean Lmetf and Baltatlantic Lines—^both state-owned ocean car­ riers. The AFLCIO Council statement called for a halt to large-scale grain purchase deals with Soviet bloc nations "until adequate safeguards for the free world, the American people and the U.S. Merchant Marine are firmly estab­ lished on the basis of complete recip­ rocity, in the spirit of tnie detente, not the Administration's calamitous one­ way detente with the Communist super­ powers." :hf the AFL-CIO Executive Comu^^ •I' on Russian Grain Purchases Chkagoj Illlaols . - L ' ' . The American people have not yet recovered from the disastrous grain deals I of 1972 in which the Soviet Union obtained American grain at bargain prices, I subsidized by American credits, and resulting in sharply increased prices in the V American market. The Russian traders and the hugd^rain conipanies were enabled to derive [ "undeserved advantages at the expense of the ' merican farmer, the American ' consumer and the American taxpayer. . The record of the Nixon-Ford Administrations in this area does not inspire confidence in its ability to protect the vital interests of this nation and its work­ ing people in commercial grain sales to the Soviet Union. .^ America is again faced with the prospect of massive grain sales to the Sovietj I jUnion with no assurance that America's national interests will be properi"® ' safeguarded. ,I s? The pending Soviet grain purchase again threatens the American economyi hd becomes a matter of concern that will affect all Americans and their welll International Longshoremen's Association, AFL-CIO has refused to l arty and cooperate in the loading of grain destined for the USSR until j I safeguards are provided the American public which are as follows; This administration should determine from the Soviet Union tlie fi extent of their future purchases of U.S. grain. In a manner of faimt this information should be fully disclosed to the American farmer he knows what his grain is truly worth... to the American businessmah| so he can compete fairly for the foodstuffs required for domestic ' Continued on Page 5 INDEX Legislative.News Merchant marine hearings continue Page 10 Washington Activities Page 9 War risk insurance . Page 6 Union News President's Report Dues increase Great Lakes benefits Pension choices Page 2 Page 5 Page 6 .Page 11 Membership meeting in Baltimore Page 4 Headquarters Notes Page 7 SiUNA convention Page 10 - SPAD honor roll ... .Pages 22-23 SIU scholarships Back Page Family day at clinic ....centerfoid General News Protest Navy construction.. Page 6 Gulf pipeline . .......... Page It Warnings of further AugusL;|975 IB. U.5. Merchant Marine-— A Victim of Detente SUM! recession Page 5 Ad Hoc Committee meets..Page 2 ,Resolutions on detente, grain Page 3 Shipping Dispatchers Reports .....Page 12 Ships' Committees Page 8 Ships' Digests Page 20 Training and Upgrading Upgrading class schedule, requirements and application Pages 28-29 Seafarers gets GED diploma ^..... .Page 27 Seafarers participate in bosuns recertification and 'A' seniority upgrading Pages 30-31 GED requirements and application .. ........ .Page 29 Membership News New SIU pensioners ....Page 24 Final departures ....... . Page 26 f V •'11 .'I Chicago, minoES ^ - July31,1975&::- At its May meeting, the Executive Council called upon the Administration "to abandon its calamitous one-way detente with the Communists supcrpowm^ and to replace it with a standard of complete reciprocity in all our dealings with Communist states." Detente is supposed to mean mutual and reciprocal steps to ease tensions between the Free World and the Soviet Bloc. However, as the second major Russian grain deal with the United States is shaping up, the Ad Hoc Com• mittee of Maritime Unions affiliated with the AFLCIO has called uttenriop to. ; die disastrous results of detente's one-way street as practiced by the Russians in the maritime industry. Detente, as the Soviet Union is now using it, will result in American seamen having fewer and fewer ships to sail; American shipyards and shipyaid workerii having fewer and fewer ships to. build; and American longshoremen having nothing but foreign-flag vessels to ioad. " This policy of maritime detente began when 42 American portsvrere ppenedj f .w> Soviet vessels in the course of negotiations fOr the last big Soviet-UiS. grain; purchase deal in 1972. Part of the arrangement was that there would be threeway division of the resultant grain cargoes, with one-third going aboard RUST sian ships, one-third on U.S.-flag ships an(Lone-third being allocated for car­ riage by "third flag" vessels. Far from living up to the terms of this first step in detente, the foUowing h^ riened Continued on Page 13 li-v I'r ^ I f I Maritime Leaders Meet Butz On Grain Shipments to Soviets WASHINGTON, D.C.—SIU Presi­ dent Paul Hall, Longshoremen's Presi­ dent Teddy Gleason and MEBA Pres­ ident Jesse Calhoon met with U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Earl Butz, Aug. 6, to discuss the implications of massive grain sales to the Soviet Union and its effects on American workers. The meeting "was arranged by Glea­ son after the Longshoremen's Union took action at its recent convention to boycott the grain shipments "unless the interests of the American people are adequately safeguarded." Gleason asked Hall and Calhoon to attend the meeting as spokesmen for the interests of American maritime workers. At the meeting. Hall presented a position paper outlining the "sellout of the American maritime industry and its workers in the interest of detente with the Soviet Union," and demanding "protection of American shipping in trading and shipping arrangements with the Soviet Union." Immediately following the meeting with the Agriculture Secretary, Hall, Gleason and Calhoon met with AFLCIO President George Meany to report that the talk had failed to result in any new conunitments from the Adminis' tration which would safeguard the in­ terests of American consumers and the American workers. President Meany has called a special meeting of the AFL-CIO Ad Hoc Com­ mittee on Maritime Industry Affairs Aug. 18 in Washington to plan further steps to insure that the grain sale and shipping arrangements with the USSR. are not a continuation of the Adminis­ tration's "calamitous one-way detente with the Communist superpowers." Pages ' J i' �Baltimore Port Agent Ben Wilson reads his report at tfie July membership meeting in that port. Seated to his left is the meeting chairman. SlU Vice President Bull Shepard and to the right is Recording Secretary Ed Smith. Atlantic Coast Area Vice President Bull Shepard, far right, discusses the new contract with Baltimore Seafarers after their July meeting. 95 Seafarers Attend Baltimore Meeting ignated constitutional ports and a membership meeting is held in diat port on the first Wednesday after the passed flie dues increase resolution first Sunday of each monfii. At any given time 80 percent of .which called for the election of a constitntional committee to study the the Sn?s membership is at sea and proposed amendment to the SHPs these membership meetings allow constitution. Seafarers on the beach to carry on Hie Seahirers attending the Balti­ the pressing business of the Union. more meeting also voted overwhelm­ They also give Seafarers the oppor­ ingly to accept flie SHPs new three- tunity to hear reports on Union activ­ ities, development in the maritime year contract industiy and legislative activities that Baltimore is one of the SHPs des- affect Seafarers. he 95 foil book Union members present at the Jfnly 9 membership T meeting in Baltimore unanimously it-. • Seafarer Clarence Anderson, getting registration card stamped, was one of the 95 SlU members who attended the Baltimore membership meeting last month. f Baltimore Patrolman Tony Kastina, left, processes a vacation benefit for Sea­ farer Larry Kipcer, a QMED, after the July meeting. AB Paul LaTorre makes a point during the Good and Welfare portion of the membership meeting. Chief Cook Lou D. Williams has his registration card stamped by Baltimore Patrolman Bob Pomerlane. ¥ /• "v:v. iJ 'Full book Union members raise their hands as the meeting chairman oalls for a quorum gount. As a constitutional port Baltimore must have at least 50 members! present to hold a membership meeting. " . _• Page 4 Seafarers Log ' , K'i • ^11;.J' �Dues Increase Resolution Membership Accepts Committee Report Seafarers this month at meeting jn SIU halls throughout the country have overwhelmingly accepted the six-man Constitutional Committee's report and recommendations concerning the reso­ lution on a 'dues increase for working members'. AfiGirmihg that "we in the maritime industry are faced with serious threats to oiir job opportunities and security," tjle Committee unanimously recomtnended that the resolution "be ap­ proved by the membership." The Committee, which was elected by the membership at a special meeting at Headquarters in New York on July 18, was made up of SIU members Ron­ ald Shaw and Jack Dixon, engine de- Russian Grain Purchases Continued frtymPq^S sumption . , . arid to the American public so they knowledgably can participate an4 voice their opinion in the political and economic market community. A policy must be formulated to protect American companies from un­ fair competitionwyith state-owned monopolistic economies the size the Soviet Union. The United States should establish ah offensive policy to deal with com modity cartels such as the OPEC nations and determine to what extent U.S. corporations are participating in and supporting them, agre# with the view expressed by the International Longshoremen's ^ociation and endorsed by the Ad Hoc Maritime Committee. As long as this Adriunistration pursues poKCies of encouraging inflation and reduced consumer income then artificial restraints such as those threatened by the ILA are the only alternatives left to deal with what has become unconscion­ able administration policies. America needs effective government regulations of exports of farm products and other goods when such exports will create domestic shortages and inflationu Further, we believe that unrestricted access to the American grain marke|> should hot be afforded to the USSR as long as it continues on its course of aggression, subjugation of peoples and states, and the suppression of human SI U Agent Receives Award SIU New Orleans Port Agent Buck Stephens (left) receives plaque from Rev. David A. Boileau, director of the Institute of Human Relations of Loyola Uni­ versity in New Orleans. Brother Stephens, who is also secretary of the Greater New Orleans AFL-CIO, was cited for his work within "the Labor-Management Center at the college. partment; William Cofone and Nich­ olas D'Amante, deck department, and Warren Cassidy and Lonnie Dukes of the steward department. As outlined in the dues resolution and in the report of the Constitutional Committee, the dues increase, pending final membership vote, would work in the following manner: • an additional sum of $50 would be paid for each 90 days worked in twelve consecutive months on SIUcontracted vessels. • and subsequent to the first 90 days worked in the given twelve month period, a proportionate sum of $50 would be paid equal to the percentage of days worked in relation to 90. • however, before the dues change would become effective, an additional $350 for annual shipping ($87.50 for 90 days) in vacation benefits for SIU members would have to be negotiated. This additional vacation pay would be over and above the vacation increases already negotiated for in our new threeyear contract. In making their recommendations, the Constitutional Committee affirmed that this measure would provide the Union with the needed revenue to con­ tinue effective operation without either "taxing the nonworking ill or disabled members, or touching any part of exist­ ing negotiated vacation benefits." In addition, the Committee noted that in accordance with the SIU consti­ tution, the proposed amendment would be accepted or rejected by the member­ ship in a secret mail ballot. The voting period will last 30 days from Aug. 25, 1975 through Sept. 23, 1975, and ballots can be obtained at all SIU Halls from 9 a.m. to 12 noon Monday through Saturday excluding holidays. The depository designated to receive all mail ballots will be the Star­ ling National Bank in New York. The Committee also designated that on Sept. 29, a special membership meeting will be held at Headquarters to elect a six-man Tallying Committee to count the votes. The complete text of the Constitu­ tional Committee's Report as well as the text of the dues resolution was pub­ lished in the July issue of the SEA­ FARERS LOG. These texts were also sent to each member's home and to all SlU-contracted ships. Only a Few Would Benefit From AIMS Texas School A proposed facility for marine firefighting training, to be run by the Amer­ ican Institute of Merchant Shipping (AIMS) at Texas A«feM University, re­ ceived the close scrutiny of the AFLCIO Ad Hoc Committee on Maritime Industry Problems at its most recent meeting on July 29 in Chicago. At the present time, the Maritime Ad Hoc Committee is opposed to this facil­ ity for several important reasons: there is no guarantee that AIMS, which is basically made up of oil companyowned foreign-flag fleets, would open the facility to all segments of the U.S. merchant marine; and even if it :were opened to all groups, the facility is geo­ graphically unavailable to the vast majority of U.S. merchant marine train­ ing facilities, which are all located with­ in 300 mUes of each other on the U.S. East Coast. In addition, such a facility, funded by a private organization, might encourage government cutbacks of funds, which are already low, for the operation of existing facilities, such as the jointly administered MARAD-MSC school at Earle, N.J. The Ad Hoc Committee, which is extremely concerned with the need to provide all seamen of all nations with top-notch firefighting training for safety on the world's sealanes, feels that in­ stead of developing new facilities that would be practically usable by only a small segment of the maritime com­ munity, that groups such as AIMS should cooperate with the U.S. mer­ chant marine to improve existing facili­ ties with the intent of making them second to none. In this way, there would be no duplication of efforts; the firefighting facilities would be easily acces­ sible to the vast majority of seamen, and the atmosphere of cooperation would be a big step in improving safety at sea. The Ad Hoc Committee members have repeatedly emphasized that "safety of the U S: fl^t and of American sea­ men depends on bur abiiity to provide adequate firefighting training to every person who will be sailing on a U.S. vessel." In the past, AIMS and similar Jship^ ping groups have been invited to particij;": pate in the U.S. merchant fleet's firefighting programs, but these groups have invariably refused. The Maritime Ad Hoc Committee expressed the posi­ tion that it is time that all segments of the world shipping community coop­ erate to foster safety at sea. So far, AIMS has concluded no defi­ nite plans on the proposed Texas facil­ ity, nor have they put up any funds for its establishment. AFL-CIO Executive Council Warns off Steeper Recession Unemployment Tops 6^0 in 131 of ISO Ma/or Centers A record 131 of the nation's 150 major job centers were affected by un­ employment of six.' percent or more in July. This increase was recorded by the Labor Department despite its report of a slight drop in the national unem­ ployment rate to 8.4 percent from 8.6 percent in June. The Labor Dept. projected that 7.8 million workers were without jobs in July, Even though this is a slight drop •fer... August, 1975 from June's figure of 7.9 million un­ employed, it represents three million more workers out of jobs than in July 1974. As small as these gains were, some government economists warned that the dip in the ofiScial imemployment rate does not accurately reflect the nation's employment situation, and that the August figures could show a significant rise in unemployment. President Ford's Administration has pointed to these gains as proof that the ''recession is o^r." The AFL-CIO Ex­ ecutive Council, disagreeing with the Administration's view, stated at its mid­ summer meeting that "the recession will not be over untU the unemployed are back at work" and warned that there is a "very real danger of a deeper, more serious recession" stemming from Ad­ ministration policies "designed to bene­ fit giant corporations and banks at the expense of the American people." Pointing to the Federal Reserve Board's tight money policy, another grain giveaway to the Soviet Union, spiraling fuel prices resulting from Ad­ ministration policies, insufiicient action to stimulate a genuine recovery and weak consumer purchasing power, the Executive Council said, "with the econ­ omy so weak and so vulnerable, these events could well set off another eco­ nomic downslide on top of the worst recession since the 1930s." Page5 . ji 1 'I •!. iF I '1 •.r»" f �M Ss 'J 3^,1 % U.S. to Cut War Risk Insurance On 75% of Non-U.S. Ships As a result of SlU efforts in oppositidn to U.S. war-risk insurance cover­ age for forei^-flag ships, the Maritime Administration is revising its war-risk insurance program in a way that will reduce the number of vessels covered approximately 75 percent. The reduction in vessels covered will be made in the so-called effective con­ trol fleet. Effective control vessels are U.S.-owned foreign-flag vessels regis­ tered in Liberia and Panama which are relied upon for military back-up in an emergency. The war-risk program, which pro­ vides protection during the early part of a war among major powers, when commercial shipping insurance termi­ nates, had covered U.S.-flag vessels and virtually all of the effective control fleet. The legislation authorizing this cover- J'l „< V -• r •' 3 age which was revised every five years since the early '50's expires in Septem^r. Renewallegislation was introduced in the current session of Congress. After hearing testimory that the Maritime Administration is revamping and reducing war-risk insurance cover­ age, the House Subcommittee on the , Merchant Marine approved extension of the war-risk program (Title XII of the 1936 Merchant Marine Act) but for a three-year period rather than the customary five-year period. In Subcommittee, Representative Paul McCloskey (R-Calif.) introduced an amendment to the bill to extend the program for a shorter period in order to review it sooner. The shorter term was adopted: Prompted by SIU The Subcommittee's request for Ad­ ministration testimony on foreign-flag coverage was prompted by opposition by the SIU and others to war-risk insur­ ance foir any but American-flag ships. During Subcopimittee deliberations on the bill, H.R. 1073, Congressman Leo Z^feretti (D-N.Y.) proposed an amendment fhat Would have eliminated all foreign-flag vessels from the war-risk program. Congressman Zeferetti con­ tended that strengthening the policy of effective control through offering warrisk insurance to foreign-flag vessels provided an incentive for oil companies and other U.S. multinational firms to buUd and operate foreign-flag fleets. In face of the Zeferetti amendment, the Commerce Department proposed a revised plan for the operation of the war-risk insurance program. The new plan, which MARAD says will eliminate approximately 75 percent of the effec­ tive control ships now covered, will examine applications on a ship-by-ship basis. Before extending a binder, the Mari­ time Administration will consider the ship's age and capacity; its type of service and cargo; the nationality of its crew, with preference given to U.S. and NATO-country crews; the ship's gen­ eral management; and other factors which would make the vessel valuable in an emergency. The Subcommittee accepted the Maritime Administration's new guide­ lines and held off the Zeferetti amend­ ment by virtue of a six-six tie- vote. The bill was reported out of the full Merchant Marine and Fisheries Com­ mittee and now awaits action by the House. It will then be considered by the Senate. Lakes Benefits Raised: Dues Increase To Be Voted After a series of successful renegoti­ ations with Great Lakes operators. Great Lakes Seafarers will be receiving tlie same increases in welfare, pension md vacation benefits that deep sea diembers won in their new contract. Welfare and pension benefit in­ creases will go into effect on Jan. 1, 1976; The new pension for Great Lakes members will be S350 per month for eligible members who apply for a nor­ mal, early normal or disability pension after Jan. 1. Wdbire Benefits Welfare increases include a $5,000 death benefit payable to a beneficiary, an increased surgical schedule and an increased maternity benefit. The increased vacation benefit, which will go into effect on Oct. 1, 1975, is presently projected to be $2,200 for key group 1 ratings, $1,800 for group 2 ratings and $1,400 for group 3 ratings. In the event that new, higher rates are negotiated for deep-sea members, as proposed in the dues increase resolu­ tion, this additional increase will also be paid to Great Lakes Seafarers^ Upon receipt of the additional in­ crease in vacation, a dues increase if accepted:by the membership, will also be applicable to the Great Lakes mem­ bers. This dues increase will be paid by working members at the rate of $50 for each 90 days worked only if the vaca­ tion benefit is raised above $2,200, $1,800 and $1,400 levels by $350 per year, or $87.50 for each 90 days worked after Oct. 1,1975." For a detailed report on the proposed dues increase amendment see the Con­ stitutional Committee's report .which was carried in the July LOG on page 13. This, report, as well as the text of the dues resolution has been sent to each member's home. The dues resolution was first pro­ posed and accepted at July meetings held in all Constitutional and non-Con­ stitutional ports including Detroit, Chi­ cago and Alpena. The Constitutional Committee was elected by the membership at a special meeting at Headquarters on July 18. This Committee's report has also been overwhelmingly accepted by Sea­ farers at meetings held in all SIU halls this month. The voting period, as suggested by the Constitutional Committee, will be from Aug. 25, 1975 to S^ipt. 23, 1975. Ballots may be: obtained at all SIU Halls from 9 a.m. to noon, Monday to Saturday, except holidays. SIU Registers Opposition To Nayy Fiscal Proposal Hall also assured the Committee The SIU has registered strong oppo­ sition against a request by the U.S. Chairman that "the private tug industry Navy Department for fiscal 1976 ap= can supply the Navy with the towing propriations to fund the constnlction of vessels and experienced crews it needs three commercial tugboats. to do any type of towing job." Stating the SIU's position in a letter Concluding that the continued ap^ to Senator John C. Stennis (D-Miss.), propriation of funds for the Navy's chairman of the Senate Arm^ Services commercial vessel building program is Committee, which is reviewing the re­ detrimental to the U.S. merchant ma­ quest, SIU President Paul Hall affirmed rine, its workers, and the country as a that "Navy shipbuilding funds should whole. President Hall strongly urged not be needlessly expanded for the con­ that the Senate Armed Services Com-^ struction of commercial vessels when mittee "refuse to appropriate any addi­ tional funds to build Navy support ves-: such vessels are readily available from the private tug industry at a competi­ sels when similar vessels already exist . tive cost." and are available for charter from theprivate sector." Noting that the SIU represents thou­ sands of coastal, harbor and inland waters tug workers in the affiliated In­ land Boatmen's Union, President Hall also affirmed that "the Navy should not compete with private industry in a field in which private industry is more than qualified to meet the Navy's needs. By continuing to build and operate com­ The port of Cleveland was picked mercial tugboats, the Navy is depriving to be the Maritime Administration's private industry of work it can and (MARAD) Great Lakes Regional Of­ should perform." fice early last month. In addition. Hall cited the prohibitive The new Great Lakes region will cost of the Navy's proposal, stating that cover maritime activities in Michigan, "by maintaining its own tug fleet, the Minnesota, Wisconsin, Indiana, Illinois, Navy is misallocating scarce shipbuild­ Ohio and the Lakes coastal areas of ing funds that should be used for much Pennsylvania and New York. needed new warships. Already the Other regional offices are in the ports Navy's shipbuilding budget is one of the of New York, New Orleans and San largest items in the United States de­ Francisco. fense budget. Using Navy shipbuilding The selection of Cleveland as a funds to build commercial tugs is a regional headquarters was based on its costly and unnecessary additional ex­ central location, the volume of cargo penditure." movements through the port and the Also citing the need for fiscal respon­ concentration of vessel operators in the sibility, President Hall said that char­ area. tering tugs from private operators , Heading the regional office is George would "reduce the cost of the Navy's J. Ryan- who was MARAD's man in tugboat operations because private tugs London handling foreign maritime af­ can be hired only as needed and will fairs. He has extensive commercial and not remain idle when not being used by government experience in thwe matters, the Navy." MARAD said. Cleveland Named MARAD Great Lakes Region Hdqs. •;:| ' '"-J U' />W ."S"' i'i T'H. The U.S. Marines who fell in the rescue of the Seafarer crew aboard Jhe SS Mayaguez (Sea-Land) off Cambodia are honored at the N.Y.C. South Street Seaport Museum pier late last month. From (I. to r.) are: SIU represen­ tative George McCartney: Lt. Claude Corey, U.S.N., aide to Rear Adm. Louis Lukeman; SIU N.Y. Port Agent Leon Hall; Lt. E. N. Medor, U.S.M.C. Reserve; SIU official Ed Morris; SIU Patrolman Jack Caffey; Union official Leo Bonser and bugler Sgt. Joseph J. Nista, Jr., U.S.M.C. Reserve, who played taps at the ceremony. Later Brother Bonser cast a memorial wreath into the harbor off the Statue of Liberty from a launch to commemorate the fallen Lechernecks. Page 6 Seafarers Log m �misim The following letter was sent last month to SIU President Paul Hall fromj recently appointed V.S. Secretary of Commerce Rogers Morton who praises^ the Union for its efforts in fostering a healthy American merchant marhie^ Dear Mr. Hall: ^ In the short time 1 have served as Secretary of Commerce^ I have been deeply impressed and gratified by the progress that is being made in strength­ ening our merchant fleet under the Merchant Marine Act of 1970. Assistant Secretary Blackwell has advised me that U.S. flag-carriers last year transported 41 million tons of our foreign trade—a 73-percent increase over the tonnage carried in 1972. The record backlog of shipbuilding orders in American yards portends further cargo gains iii the years ahead. But as you well know it takes more than modern, efficient ships to attract the cargoes needed to insure their profitable operation. It requires aggressive marketing efforts to sell shippers on American flag services. Under the auspices of the National Maritime Council, the Seafarers International Union and other labor and management segments of the maritime industry have Joined forces -in an effective nationwide marketing firogram to increase shipper patronage of the American merchant marine. Vital to the success of .iiis endeavor isi the High degree of stability and cooperation that now characterizes labor-management relations in our shipping industry. The virtual absence of work stoppages due to labor-management disputes during the past six years has earned the industry a reputation for dependable service. Your leadership in negotiating your new collective bargaining agreement without resort to work stoppages has further strengthened the industry's I record of reliability in the eyes of shippers. You and your union are to be commended for your efforts in providing the climate needed to foster further gains for the American Merchant Marine. Sincerely, ROGERS MORTON Secretary of Commerce Headquarters Notes Vice President Frank Drozak In the next few months the SIU will have to lead the fight to protect the Jones Act, attempt to secure cargo preference laws for U.S. ships, oppose the conversion of a Florida gas pipeline that would end the Florida coastwise tanker trade, try to force controls on third-flag rates which are now encroach­ ing on U.S. shippers on the West Coast, push for approval of a natural gas pipeline proposal that would utilize LNG vessels over a competing proposal for an overland route through Canada, and protect the unlicensed jurisdiction from inroads by new licensed ratings and unsafe manning scales. The American seaman is in an unusual position. His working conditions, the cargoes that generate his wages, even his right to earn a living at sea are all governed by federal and, to some extent, international laws. This means that the SIU must get involved in these issues, not because we support one political party or philosophy, but because it is the only way we can protect the jobs of this membership. In the '30s and '40s sailors fought their battles on the waterfront, but today issues affecting the Seafarer also affect many segments of the world community and are decided by the U.S. Congress and other governmental bodies. We could ignore these legislators and isolate ourselves aboard our ships, but chances are we would not be sailing those ships for long—^^there are too many powerful groups that would like to carve up the U.S. merchant marine in return for fatter profits or lopsided international alliances. Although the Seafarer is so dependent on legislation, federal law prohibits using Union funds for political activities. So we must rely on voluntary con­ tributions to SPAD to carry on all of our legislative activities. SPAD will take on added importance in the coming year. In 1976 this nation will elect a new Congress and a new president. It will be a time to support our friends in both Houses of Congress and to attempt to defeat our enemies. This support, or opposition is vital if the SIU is to continue waging the legislative battles to protect our jobs, and only through SPAD can we offer that support. When you are asked to donate to SPAD think about these issues facing Seafarers and consider the political battles we must fight if we are to continue to enjoy high wages, decent conditions and good job security. , : " • -M * '^ ' 13 Consecutive Clean Ships Awards BOSUNS RECERTIFICATIGN PROGRAM Another class of Recertified Bosuns graduated this month, making them the 25th class of Seafarers to participate in this very important course. As the Bosuns Receitification Program enters its third year it is becoming clear that the Seafarers who have gone through it are doing an effective job of leading our crews aboard SlU-contracted ships. For more information about the Bosuns' Program see pages 30-31 of this issue of the LOG. *A' SENIORITY UPGRADING PROGRAM After completing the one-month 'A' Seniority Upgrading Course, six Sea­ farers have received their full Union 'A' books. As new full book members with duties and responsibilities, these brothers will begin to play a large role in the future of their Union and the job security of all our members. I strongly urge all eligible 'B' book members to apply for this program as soon as possible. For more information on the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program see pages 30-31 of this issue of the LOG. FlREFIGilTING More and more Seafarers are participating in the two-day Firefighting Course held at Piney Point and at the Military Sealift Command's School in Earle, N.J. This course is important for all seamen, and the knowledge you receive may one day save your life or the life of a fellow crewmember. I urge all who have not done so to contact an SIU representative and take this course. SlU Vice-President Frank Drozak, far right, represents the SlU at award ceremonies recentiy at which the SlU-contracted company, Sea-Land Service Inc., received'its 13th consecutive Special Citation for sanitary conditions aboard its ships. The "Clean Ships" award is presented annually by the United States Public Health Service. Along with Vice-President Drozak are, from the left: Dave Tolan, Sea-Land executive vice-president: Bill Varn, Marine Operations; R. T. Soper, Sea-Land vice-president, and Edward Wilkens of the USPHS. The award was presented at Sea-Land's Marine Operations building in Port Elizabeth, N.J. SABINE TANKERS The National Labor Relations Board in Washington, D.C. is reviewing the decision of a judge acting in their behalf who found Sabine Tankers guilty of unfair labor practices during the last organizing drive. Based on court testimony presented during NLRB hearings the judge ruled that Sabine Tankers had illegally interfered with the right of SIU organizers to conduct shipboard union meetings. In addition company representatives were found guilty of harassing its employees and dismissing two employees, who openly supported the SIU. The judge also set aside the February 1974 election and ordered that all SIU supporters dismissed by the company be awarded backpay for all lost wages. The final decision of the NLRB will be handed down shortly and is expected to concur with the judge's findings. SIU organizers will continue to build support for the SIU among these men. Politics Is Porkchops Donate to SPAD Page? August, 197; V, s �fcfcfSf? s 1^ The Committee Page , ^ 'it • San Juan Committee Sam Houston Committee Sr ,flh- . - ^ -- vS'-lv ,':^-v , ••.-1-. ^^•• • Headed by Recertified Bosun Otto Pederson, the ship's committee aboard, the Sam Houston, a LASH containership operated by Waterman, pause for a photo during payoff last month at Pier 7 in Brooklyn, N.Y. They are, from the left: Ray Lashmet, educational director, Thomas Liles, secretary-reporter; O. Pederson, ship's chairman; Derrell Reynold, steward delegate; Gary Bryant, engine delegate; and Gordon Davis, deck delegate. After payoff and some port time for the Sam Houston crew, the ship headed for the Mideast. Piftstiurgti Committee Recertified Bosun Bob Gorbea, standing right, heads the ship's committee aboard the SlU-manned San Juan, owned and operated by Puerto Rico Marine. Serving along with Gorbea on* the committee are Frank Vega, sec­ retary-reporter (standing left), and, seated left to right, David Manzanet, deck delegate, and Benny Santos, steward delegate. Photo was taken at the ship's payoff late last month at Port Elizabeth, N.J. Ibervitte Committee After paying off at Port Elizabeth, N.J. on July 25, the ship's committee aboard the containership Pittsburgh, operated by Sea-Land, get together for a photo. They are, from the left: Recertified Bosun J. Puglisi, chairman; Albert "Dasher" Packert, deck delegate; I. Buckley, secretary-reporter, and W. J. Jone^, steward delegate. Usnal run for the Pittsburgh is the U.S. East Coast- Mediterranean route. Noting a "smooth trip SlU style," the ships committee aboard the freightship. Ibervilie, operated by Waterman, are, seated from the left: Paul Garlanjd, secretary-reporter; Alonzo Bettis, steward delegate; Recertified Bosun Gefie Nicholson, ship's chairman, and Ed Armstrong, educational director. Stjarfclingis Able-Seaman Morty Kerngood, deck delegate. The Ibervilie, which pard off July 18, runs to the Far East carrying general cargo. Portland Committee Baltimore Committee P K-'' • Gathered in the crew's lounge aboard the containership Portland, operated by Sea-Land, the ship's committee, seated from the left are: J. Broaddus, educational director; Joe Alpedo, chairman, and C. Gray, secretaiy-reporter. Standing from the left are: W. Rogers, deck delegate; F. Caccam, steward delegate, and R. Meacher, engine delegate. Photo was taken recently by a Port/and crewmember while the ship was at sea on her usual run between Seattle and Alaska. After a good coastwise run, the containership Baltimore, operated by SeaLand, paid off at Port Elizabeth, N.J. on Aug. 8. Headed by Recertified Bosun James Dixon of Mobile, the vessel's committee, seated front, from the left are: Steve Piatak, secretary-reporter; George McAlpine, educational director, and Bosun Dixon, ship's chairman. In back, from the left are: M. Leuschner, deck delegate, and A. Romero, steward delegate. V r::' i'. J.4, , . ' ISeafvenUg �Third-Flag Rate CnttiBg We strongly support H.R, 7940, an idmitical bill to S. 868 recently . reported out of the Senate Conunerce Comndittee to provide minimum ocean rates for cargo carried oh third-flag ships. Both bills would require that third-flag carriers in the U.S. foreign trades keep their rates to the levels of the U.S.-flag ships. Opposilion came from the Administration, but Federal Maritime Com­ mission Chairman Helen Bentley urged prompt' passage when she testified before the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee on July 22. The Union was represented at the hearings by Maritime Trades Depart­ ment Administrator O. William Moody, who participated with a panel of maritime industry spokesmen in testifying for passage of the bill. WasMngton Activities Two-Watch System H.R. 6102 Hearings scheduled for July 18 on H.R. 6102, to permit a two-watch system on tugs, have been cancelled. Representatives of the SIU, IBU, and IBU of the Pacific met to discuss the bill and the problems which would result, prior to the hearing date, with Washington legislative representatives. Later, they talked with management representatives about safety hazards and other potential problems. Congressman Downing, sponsor of H.R. 6102, subsequently withdrew the bill. War Risk Insurance H.R. 1073 The full House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee reported out a bill July 24 to extend War Risk Insurance coverage for another three years for U.S.-flag ships and approximately 300 U.S.-owned, foreign-regis­ tered ships. The subcommittee, one day earlier, failed to pass an amendment offered by Rep. Zeferetti (D-N.Y.) which would have excluded runaway ships. The amendment was not offered in the full committee. H.R. 1073 must be taken up in the Senate, and SIU will urge that run­ aways be excluded. TTie present program expires on Sept. 7. Merchant Marine Authorization for Fiscal Year 1976 The bill to authorize funds for maritime programs for Fiscal Year 1976 is being held up because of jurisdictional dispute over a special tax clarifi­ cation. The Ways and Means Committee claims jurisdiction over the tax section, and until that can be settled, the bill is stymied. Grain Deal SIU President Paul Hall, speaking to the delegates at the International Longshoremen's Association convention in Miami recently said that our ships "are not getting a proper break" in moving grain to Russia. The ILA had passed a resolution to prohibit loading grain for the Soviet Union unless American consumers are protected. In 1972, the Soviets purchased 19 million tons of U.S. grain. U.S.-flag ships were guaranteed one-third of the grain cargo under the sales agreement, but we actually only carried 11 percent. The Department of Agriculture reports that ,9.8 million metric tons of grain have been sold to date (4.2 million tons of wheat, 4.5 million tons of com, and 1.1 million tons of barley) and that a summer drought in the Soviet Union will probably result in more buying after the August crop is harvested here. President Ford, in a film prepared for the ILA convention, again promised that one-third of all grain will move in U.S. ships. 200-Mae Limit A bill to provide the U.S. with jurisdiction over waters extending 200 miles from the shore is being marked up in the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee. The bill empowers the Secretary of State to negotiate for fishing privileges in foreign zones and issue sanctions against nations which violate U.S. coastal waters. J<mcs Act Attacks on the Jones Act never stop. Sometimes they are thinly-veiled, but they are almost always deliberate attempts by oil companies to get special legislation which will permit their foreign-registered ships to load or discharge cargo between U.S. ports. SIU has been on guard over a period of many years to protect the U.S. shipping industry against efforts to break the Jones Act. It requires that we investigate these cases and follow up by supplying such information to appropriate government representatives. It was rewarding when Deputy Assistant Sec< of the Treasury Robert Vastine testified recently before the House Merchant Marine Subcommittee and stated that the Treasury Department supports the Jones Act and considers such cabotage laws as "accepted international practice." Sec. Vastine said that a national fleet gives a nation leverage against cargo reservation laws of developing nations and that a U.S. fleet will protect the U.S. against dis­ criminatory practices. I s. I- :'f I ! • -. H ll To Protect Your 'I. Job Security in the Fight for Favorable Legislation Seafarers arc urged to contribute to SPAD. It is the way to have your voice heard and to keep your union effective in the l^t for legislation to protect the security of every Seafarer and his family. •,Y •' V Yokohama SIU Secretary Visits Galley of the CS Long Lines IT-' m lis- ^ . V-.I .-.fi IrtvitOd aboard the CS Long L/nes by the crew to see the modern galley Is SIU Yokohama Secretary Keiko Nakategawa (far left standing). The vessel (right) docked for a payoff on May 18 pending future orders. Pages August, 1975 .-W- I % ,, �lis; BIdckwelf Tells Commiffee 1970 Act's Obj^ctiyes Not Fully Achieved Robert J. Bibckwell, assistant secre­ tary of Commerce for maritime affairs, told the House Merchwt Marine Sub­ committee earlier this month that while progress imder the provisions of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 has been "good, it would not be right to say that the objMtives set forth in the Act have beep fully achieved." In telling the subcommittee that much remains to be done, Blackwell added "if more new merchant ships of the types most useful in military and essential economic support are to be added to the fleet to increase our shipr ping independence, expanded trades must be promoted that will sustain such ships economically." Blackwell was the final witness to testify before the subcommittee con­ cluded the first phase of its scheduled "oversight hearings" into a broad range of U.S. maritime policies. The_ next phase of the hearings will be plannefd following the return of Congress in September. The Commerce Department official, who is the head of the Maritime Ad­ ministration, also defended the sub­ sidization of U.S. merchant fleets in response to critics who claim that such fleets' contributions to balance of pay­ ments and employment is overrated. He stated that a far broader view of the industry must be taken. Subsidies paid out do have a significant economic benefit to the country in terms of the "sums of its contributions to trade, to employment and to the balance of pay­ ments," he Said. They also act as a com­ petitive factor to assure fair rates to U.S. exporters and importers in the de­ velopment of "competitive economic relationships between the free world and the Communist nations," and also as a ready, transport resource in times of'emergencies. Bla^lcw^ stitted that **ciiipliasis most be [^ced on tihe totali^ of the eco­ nomic contribution. None of the sep­ arate economic elements, regardless of its importance, is advanced in itself as an exclusive justification for support of the maritime program,** he added. Prior to Blackwell's testimony, the Subcommittee, which is being chaired bgir Rep. Thomas N. Downing (D-Va.), held three other sessions in July. At . those hearings the subcommittee heard testimony from Shannon Wall, presi­ dent of the National Maritime Union, and Dr. John J. Bennett, acting secre­ tary of Defense for installations and logistics. The subcommittee also received an analysis of the government subsidy pro­ gram for maritime from a labor-man­ agement maritime committee composed of subsidized companies and the unions with which they have contracts. ^Full Reevaluation** NMU President Wall told the sub­ committee that Congress should cut all reliance on foreign-flag shipping and make a "full reevaluation" of what needs to be done to bolster the present U.S.-flag merchant fleet to fill the gap. Wall smd that such a move wias basic to establishing a "realistic maritime pol­ icy." Wall was also in agreement with MARAD chief Blackwell when he said that the 1970 Merchant Marine Act has "not solved all oxir problems." He noted that subsidies "exist for the nation's benefit" and not for shipping companies or seamen, and reflect a country's need to protect itself and its best interests whether they be defensive, political or economic. The NMU president went on to state that one "great weakness" of the 1970 Act was its failure to "express its goals in terms of cargo . . . that is where the emphasis should be placed in action to strengthen the U.S. merchant marine." He also said that bilateral and other cargo sharing plans should be "encour­ aged", and that "our ships should ob­ tain enough cargo" to achieve the goals of the 1970 Act to develop a merchant fleet to haul a substantial share of the country's waterborne commerce. Defense Department The testimony of Dr. Bennett, the Defense Department spokesman, indi­ cated that his agency may be getting closer to more support of a U.S.-owned, operated and manned merchant fleet. Previously, the Defense Department had already stated that the large fleet of U.S.-owned vessels under foreign flag aren't to he-substituted for U.S. tonnage in emergencies, and that the so-called, "effective control fleet failed us" dur­ ing the 1973 Mideast difficulty, and "could fail us again." Now, Defense has told the subcom­ mittee that it might consider using some of the big tankers in excess of 100,000 tons, and while it still does not support cargo preference, this does not mean the department "would be unalterably oppos^ to any cargo preference legis­ lation under any circumstailces." The labor-management maritime committee's analysis claimed that the $300-400 million a year in construction and operating subsidies the government puts into the shipping industry gener­ ates outlays by the companies of some $800 million. The group also stated that it agreed with testimony given by other witnesses on the subsidy program, and "that jus­ tification for the maritime subsidy pro­ gram does not rest solely on the direct dollar benefits to the U.S. economy, but on the total of many national needs, among which are economic seciuity as well as political and military security." WarningMight Have Averted Mayaguez Incident The entire Mayaguez incident, which cost the U.S. 15 dead, three missing and 50 wounded servicemen, as well as $9.3 million for the operations that freed the ship's SIU crew from captivity by the Cambodians, could possibly have been avoided, according to now public transcripts of the House Appropria­ tions Subcommittee on the Defense De­ partment. The transcripts note that on May 9, three days before the Mayaguez seizure, the Cambodians had fired on and de­ tained a Panamanian vessel for 36 hours. The incident was noted by CIA officials who in turn reported it to the Defense Department, the Navy, the White House and the State Department. However the general shipping commun­ ity, which would be operating vessels in intematibnal waters off Cambodia,was hot warned cxr notified of possible danger. A formal warning to mariners was not issued by the State Department until after the Mayaguez had already been seized. This warning, which re­ mains in effect, calls for ships to stay at least 35 nautical miles away from any Cambodian territory, including off­ shore islands claimed by the Cambo­ dian government. The warning also ad­ vises ships to keep 20 miles away from any Vietnamese territory. When the Mayaguez was seized, she was sailing 60 miles off the coast pf mainland Cambodia. However, she was only eight miles from a remote island, Pouli Wai Island, that is claimed by Cambodia. In explaining the lack of a warning after the Panamanian incident, William A. Chnstison, the national intelligence officer for South and Southeast Asia of the CIA, recalled "to a man .. . all in­ telligence analysts and anyone else in the government who was aware of the incident involving the Panamanian reg­ istry vessel did not regard what hap­ pened to that vessel as a big enough in­ cident to issue a major warning on." Summing up the feelings of many government officials, though. Rep. Jack Edwards (R-Ala.), ranking member of the House Appropriations Subcommit­ tee on the Defense Department, said that "with all the moniey we spend on intelligence; in the future we ought to probabjy payh little more attention" to even the slight early Warping signs. Seafarers Attend Fire Class • 2 In ' The 17th Biennial Convention of the Seafarers International Unit d North America will convene on Sept;_2-at the Shoreham Americi Hotel in Washington, D.C. Hundreds of delegates from all 33 SIUNA-affiliated organkatjons the U.S., Canada and the Caribbean, representing more than 80,00( members, will be present at the proceedings, which are scheduled to 1 the Convention well as inland, bpatmen, fishermen, cannery and industrial workers; and members covering a wide range of industries. The SIU-Atlantic, Gulf» Lakes and Inlahd Wate^ Distdct \ a jfull delegation at the Convehtion,.including ddegates froin its haland Boatmen's Union and the United Industrial Workers North America. Paul Hall, president of the International, and the SIU-AGLIWD, will preside over the Convention sessions, which wiU consider a number of important matters of special interest to the SIU and the entire labor movement, Proraineht speakers from the government, industry and labor will address the delegates. The Convention will also take up many resolutions dealing with Among the recent recertified bosuns and upgraders who attended the Military Sealift Command's Firefighting School at Earle, N.J. were (I. to r.): Upgrader Patrick Gallagher: Bosuns Joseph Gavin (kneeling); Robert Broadus; Charles Boyle; Billy Nuokols, John Davles; SIU representative Leo Bohser; Bosuns Melville MoKlnney, and Leonard Suohookl. In the background are (r. to I.) Upgraders Thomas Lamphefe and Jerry Waugaman in asbestos garb. 7 : Seafarers Log �-rm Pipeline Conversion Opposed at FPC Hearing At a Federal Power Commission ' tuaUy eliminate tug-barge and tanker hearing to consider the conversion of a operations in the Gulf coast trade. In, testimony submitted to the FPC, natural gas pipeline running along^^e U.S. Gulf coast to carry petroleum SIU Vice President Drozak pointed out products, both SlU Vice President that at a time when the national policy mil­ Frank Drozak and Transportation In­ is to create jobs for America's stitute President Herb Brand submitted lion unemployed workers, the proposed testimpny opposing the move on the pipeline "would lead to further job grounds that this conversion would vir- losses, as well as being totally contrary eniion now to the expressed national economic pol­ icy." Noting that the waterbome carriage of petroleum and other products is the safest and most inexpensive of all modes erf transportation. Vice President Dro­ zak stated "it is unquestioned that the American merchant marine and its tanker and tug-barge components have proven that they can do an exemplary job in this trade, and to interfere with this record, as proposed by Florida Gas, is not to the advantage or benefit of our nation or its people." "I^e SIU's pension plans offer Seafarers a wide range of retirement options' desired to provide the professional seaman with a secure income when,, because of ^e or disability, he ends his sailing career. ^ ^ ; A disabiUty pension protects the Seaftuer who is permahetitly andl unable to keep worl^g. This pensionjirovides $350 per month to membersi ' who are declared "permanently hot fit for duty," have received a Social Security| Disability Benefit; have 4,380 days of seatime and have 90 da^ of employmehtl in the previous calendar year and one day within the six months preceding the; date of application for the pension. , : Up to one-third of the total seatime requirement may be credited for days T a member received payment for disability or maintenance and cure benefits.! A Floating P^pdine In concluding his testimony Vice President Drozak noted "the record demonstrates that the petroleum trans­ portation involved here can best be per­ formed by the American merchant ma­ rine, without interruption, and at a competitive level. America's vessels are a floating pipeline, iminterrupted, more flexible and responsive than any pipe­ line and simultaneously create and maintain more employment opportuni­ NonnalPeiisioii ties for American workers." Transportation Institute President Hie normal SIU ptmsion plmi pays $350 per month to.any Seafarer who Herb Brahd, also mging the FPC to has reached the 8^e of 65 and has 5,475 days of seatime with 90 days of reject the Florida Gas proposal, testiemployment in the previous calendar year and one day of etnployment within fiN that the converted pipeline "flow­ six months immediately preceding the date of the pension application. ing at full capacity would totally elimi­ Up to one/third of the total seatime requirement may ako be credited for nate U.S.-flag tankers and barges from pays a member receives payment for disability or maintenance and cure the trade." Transportation Institute, ^nefits. which is based in Washington, D.C., is a non-profit research and educktiontd organization devoted to the advance­ ment of the nation's marine transporta­ Many Seafarers are also eligible for the SIU's early normal pension, a tion industry. esigned to cOver the Seafarer who has made the merchant marine his full-time "At a time," Brand continued, career for much Of his adult life. "when various Congressional subcom­ A Seafarer retiring under this plan can receive between $350 and $455 each inonth depending on the number Of years of seatime he has acquired. Any . mittees and committees, as well as the Administration, have expressed a deep Seafarer who reaches the age of 55 and has 7,300 days of seatime with 90 days concern over the growing plight of the in the previous calendar year and one day within the last six mOnths preceding (|thedate of application is eligible to receive $350 per month under this plan. ! merchant marine and a willingness to Under the early normal pension the Seafarer who has reached the age of|| reverse this dangerous trend, approval - 55 and has the required seatime but wants to continue sailing is also eligible' of the pipeline conversion would not |b earn additional pension increments which he can collect when he does retire^ : only be inconsistent with the steps being proposed to revitalize the merchant :'For every 365 days of actual seatime a Seafarer efigible for the early norniaLl| fleet but would in fact be a serious step pension accumulates afterhe reaches the age of 55 he will receive an extra $15 < backward in this effort." per inoiith when he retires. This increment is paid for eligible time accUinulated| isihce June 16, 1972 and thus the maximum monthly pension benefit availabie| Attacking the practicality of the pipe­ i;$455.; SIU Official Asked to Serve On LNG Panel SIU Vice President Frank Drozak has been asked by Governor Hugh Carey of New York to serve on a study group which will examine the storage and transportation of LNG in New Yorit State. Accepting the position, Vice Pres­ ident Drozak wrote in answer to Governor Carey's invitation, "Since the members of the Seafarers Inter­ national Union will most probably be manning LNG ships in the future, the kikbject of liquefied natural gas is of great concern to me." This panel will study various methods of LNG storage and trans­ portation in populated areas such as New York City and then make rec­ ommendations to New York State's governor. Although LNG is now used on a limited basis in this country, the ex­ pected boom in LNG usage and die accompanying growtii in the U.S.flag LNG fleet has been delayed in part by groups questioning the safety of present LNG storage and trans­ portation teclmology. Mi €f u' i ' J'! 1 -if Disability credit does not, eoupt towards the early normal pension or th^ Nan's increments. SOciiff Secuid^ Seafarers should keep in nUnd when planning their retirement that as I pensioner, either disability or noimal, they iyill . also be receiving monthly, Social Security payments Which Will augment their Union pensions. Members [ retiring under the early normal plan can receive full Sociat Security payments| * only when they reach the age of 65 of" they may receive a reduced pension For the average SIU pensioner who is permanently disabled or has reached| ^ the age of 65 these monthly Social Security payments average $280, though! they can reach up to $355 for men without dependents and up to $623 for^ men with dependents. Ill TMs means that a single Seafarer who retires with the hOrmy Or disa pension could receive a combined pension with Social Security of approxir $630 each mofath. The single member who has earned the maximum number! i of inoieineiits under the early normal plan would, upon reaching 65, receive| V -I . SIU pensioners and their dependents also have unlimited medical and he pital benefits until they are eligible for Medicare and thereafter they arej covered for all benefits provided by Medicare if they are. not eligible for care| VatUSPHSfacUities. This is a very important aspect of your pension because many other pension: ^lans cover only a limited amount of medical expenses, if any. Th( provides unlimited coverage for its pensioners because it realizes that as we ^ „row older we often require increasing amounts of medical attention in order; {to maintain our health—^medical attention that is often beyond the means of ; loners living on a fixed income. f \ line conversion, Brand stated that **in terms of actually sullying Ameri­ cans with , energy supplies, something which is intimately connected to our national security as well as our econ­ omy, the continned utilization of mer­ chant vessels is far superior to replacing them with a pi^line." Ending his testimony, Brand said that by rej^ting the Florida Gas pro­ posal "the FPC will be strengthening the security and economy of the United States and guaranteeing consumers in Florida and throughout the nation the water transportation capabilities neces­ sary to respond to any emergency when called upon by our government." yoa witb the income for the enjoyable, secnre retfaemettt yon I m have sirant sanling as a Seafarer, LOG Receives I LP A Award The Seafarers Log, official pub­ lication of the SIU, has won First Award in General Excellence in the 1975 Journalistic Awards Contest of the International Labor Press As­ sociation (ILPA). The editor-in-chief of the Sea­ farers Log is Marietta Homayonpour and managing editor is James Gannon. Assistant editors, in al­ phabetical order, are: Ray Bourdius; James Mele, and Anthony Napoli. William Luddy is chief photographer and assistant photographer is Frank Cianciotti. Production and design is directed by George Vana and Marie Kosciusko is the LOG's administra­ tive secretary. Charles Svenson is the Seafarers Log Washington cor­ respondent. The ILPA award for general ex- ^ •( Marietta Homayonpour cellence is the highest the Seafarers Log can win in its category, which is international union publication of newspaper format and less than 100,000 circulation. The awards cover 1974 publica­ tions aud will be presented at the ILPA's San Francisco convention, Sept. 29-Oct. 1. The general excellence award is based on "balance of content, cover­ ing of subject matter appropriate to the organization served, makeup and readability." Page 11 August, 1975 I.*' ;• 5x- < -I i-^ �DISPATCHIRS REPORTJULY 1-31, 1975 TOTAL REGISTERED Ail Groups Class A Class B Oass C Port Boston New York: Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk : Tampa Mobile :. New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington ; Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Deep Sea Great LakesAlpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakes Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa •. Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville i San Francisco Wilmington : •. Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Deep Sea Great Lakes • Alpena Buffalo ...." Cleveland Detroit ..: Duluth...: :...... Frankfort Chicago Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakes . • Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington ii..... Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Deep Sea Great Lakes. Alpena Buffalo Cleveland. ; Detroit '.*• Duluth Frankfort ; Chicago ;.. Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakes i '; -v. Port Boston New York Philadelphia ....r.. Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans ............... Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point .; Yokohama : Totals Deep Sea Great Lakes. Alpena ;..... Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakes Totals All Depts. Deep Sea ... Totals All Depts. Great Lakes Totals All Depts. Deep Sea & Great Lakes Page 12 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups ClassA ClassB ClassC REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups ClasaA ClassB ClassC latod BtMbara's UnitMi UaRed Industtial Woifcer DECK DEPARTMENT 9 87 18 33 15 7 24 56 40 41 15 43 4 81 0 3 476 1 12 1 2 5 0 3 4 6 1 4 5 0 4 0 0 48 15 6 6 9 12 12 7 67 543 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 PRESIDENT Paul HaU 0 2 1 77 15 10 14 0 8 40 18 14 8 42 3 41 0 1 292 0 21 5 0 8 0 5 25 7 8 1 13 2 5 3 2 105 0. 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 16 196 24 67 26 18 52 140 66 106 44 68 15 160 0 11 1,009 4 22 5 3 11 2 5 13 5 7 6 6 0 9 0 2 100 3 2 4 3 3 .0 ,1 16 64 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 3 33 5 6 16 11 15 6 92 384 17 2 9 11 4 6 1 50 155 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 2 4 5 4 11 7 11 2 8 48 1,057 0 2 6 1 5 0 1 15 115 2 74 10 27 16 7 16 49 32 43 10 53 11 68 0 1419 6 33 4 12 4 1 4 17 14 16 2 10 0 11 0 1 135 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 58 8 6 10 0 4 37 13 16 3 30 5 33 0 0 223 2 34 2 0 3 0 0 10 11 0 0 10 2 8 6 1 89 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 6 137 18 59 28 10 36 119 45 101 27 51 19 114 0 3 770 7 57 7 19 8 3 9 25 18 40 7 16 2 22 0 2 242 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 6 11 4 5 11 3 4 1 39 458 2 1 0 1 0 0 2 6 141 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 3 15 4 3 16 3 6 3 50 273 18 2 3 0 2 1 1 27 116 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 4 4 7 15 8 3 5 46 816 4 0 0 3 2 3 2 14 256 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 4 10 0 40 5 16 9 4 9 23 21 28 2 24 6 34 0 0 221 0 8 0 0 2 0 1 1 1 2 3 1 0 3 2 0 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 a SECRETARY-TREASURER Joe DiGiorgio EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Cal Tanner VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard Lindsey Williams Frank Drozak Paul Drozak ENGINE DEPARTMENT ' STEWARD DEPARTMENT 3 1 0 0 .0 . . 0. 2 0 0 1 0 2 1 0 9 1 230 25 0 0 0 0 0 44 4 12 7 0 4 35 13 9 4 28 5 16 0 2 183 0 25 1 2 8 0 2 6 9 10 1 12 2 5 12 1 96 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 0 '0 0 2 5 77 17 26 16 5 35 66 28 66 10 34 12 82 0 1 480 1 11 0 3 3 0 1 2 5 9 4 2 2 3 0 0 46 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 D 1 0 0 0 1 1 8 2 4 7 • 2 6 3 32 215 8 0 0 1 1 1 0 11 107 0 0 1 0 0 3 4 1 1 10 490 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 46 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 2 W 4 9 174 43 57 27 8 38 81 45 103 27 4228 97 0 3 782 11 40 0 5 3 1 0 4 0 6 2 2 1 14 0 0 89 a a . - 0 0 0 0 0 2 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 1 35 5 18 6 5 6 29 23 17 7 21 8 22 0 2 205 3 67 19 28 20 3 18 39 26 35 9 30 15 49 19 4 384 8 3 9 22 2 12 2 58 263 1,321 173 1,494 19 3 6 11 10 9 1 59 443 591 82 673 6 1 19 0 11 1 01 0i 1 i 01 1i 11 11 01 61 0i 01 37 1 51 11 2 -4 9 1 1p 11 41 23 1 60 1 41 26 67 1 49 1 13 i 36 1 9 1 8 1 16 p 72 i 26 i 46 1 10 1 27 1 21 i 50 1 0 i 1 1^ i i i i i i 4 6 7 27. 0 6 1 6 1 65 i 453 2,647 169 2,816 14 7 9 14 10 9 4 67 849 1,170 96 1,266 8 8 8 31 9 1 6 71 160 101 78 179 HEADQUARTERS 675 4 Ave., BUyn. 11232 (212) HY 9-6600 ALPENA, Mich 800 N. 2 Ave. 49707 (517) EL 4-361% BALTIMORE, Md. 1216 E. 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St Mary's Comity 20674 (301) 994-0100 PORT ARTHUR, Tex.... .534 9 Ave. 77640 (713) 983-1679 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. 1311 Mission St 94103 (415) 864-7400 SANTURCE, P. R. 1313 FHnandex, Jmicos, Stop 20 00908 (809) 724-2848 SEATTLE, Wash. 25051 Ave. 98121 (206) MA 3-4334 ST. LOUIS, Mo.. .4581 Gravois Ave. 63116 (314) 752-6500 TAMPA, Fla..2610 W.Kennedy Blvd.33609 (813) 870-1601 TOLEDO, Ohio 935 Summit St 43604 • (419) 248-3691 WILMINGTON, CaUf. 510 N. Broad St 90744 (213) 549-4000 YOKOHAMA, Japan.. .^... .P.O. Box 429 Yokohama Port P.D. 5-6 NIhon Ohdorl Naka-Ku 231-91 201-7935 m stidile Blifle shying on dm 0eai Lakes pidked iq> over last niontii. Doiqpite the eoudnoing inieidptoy*meot. rate in Hie U.S., Seidaieirs stili en|oy^ rdatirvely good tlUpping. 1% fact diat a laige luunber of 'BV senior­ ity men are getting jote at SIU Halli is a good indkatol' tfaat islil^^ W bodk men wOl remain sttdile in the inopflis toconie. Seafarers Log �10 Complete FOWT Course fii Miter to JiitKne that aD SIUcontiaeted iUdps are at all times manned by SiV crews, the sh^pfs idtednnen ai» reqnes^ to no^ Headqiiaitem when a crewniMaiioff a l^rt If H^qmurtors is giren amjple tone to find a replacement, toen that job win be secure for oar Meimbers. ¥ r topto scM^ of A^rh^ ope^ policfing the leplacemmf of crewmembers, in that way we can iname toat ^^anlkensed jobs en our cMitradted sli^ are taken by SIU I; which FLAG POWT—Instructor Jack Parcel! (back row. far left) gets together with his latest class of FOWT graduates. In front, from left are: Aziz Amat; Albert Trotman; Jose Hipolito; Thomas.Manning; Vincent Tatesiire, and Thomas Gary. In back, from left are: Parcell; Craig Conklin: Erik Persson; Robert Tbrgerson, and Charles Peterson. Ad Hoc Committee Continued from Page 2 mittee reached iinanimous positions on how the Earle, N.J. firefighting course must be updated to keep pace with changing technology. In correspondence to Captain M. V. Foreman, training director of the Mili­ tary Sealift Command, and A. W. Friedberg, director of the Office of Maritime Manpower, Department of Commerce, the Ad Hoc Committeie affirmed that the Earle, N.J. course should include use of a soda acid ex­ tinguisher, a C02 extinguisher and a halogenated hydrocarbon extinguisher, as well as experience in extinguishing an LNG fire and an electrical fire. The Committee also affirmed that the firefighting facility :must include more obstacles to better simulate shipboard conditions, and that all participants receive complete briefing on the use of all common breathing devices. The Committee concluded that ship­ board safety "depends on our , ability to provide adequate firefighting training to every person who will be sailing on a U.S. vessel." Ex^SIU Ship Quits Suez Canal The former SlU-contracted freighter, the SS Observer (Marine Carriers) is seen being towed out of the Suez Canal at Port Said, Egypt on May 25. The empty ship which paid off her Seafarer crew in October 1967, was stranded In the canal on Lake Timsah when the Arab-Israeli War erupted in June of that year, the Suez Canal was reopened to traffic on June 5. r Seventy-one cents of every dollar spent in shipping on American-flag v^ls remains in this country, making a very substantial contribution to the national balance of payments and to the nation's economy. Use U.S.-flag ships. It's good for the American maritime industry, the Ameri­ can shipper, and America. nt Marine A Victim ot Detente . Continued from Page 3 ^—U.S. flag vessels did not get the chance to carry their ori^thifd share, fact, only 11 percent, or about one-third of the one-third promised, went ^ aboard U.S. ships, manned by American seamen., \ iWith respect tb the shipping provisions of the trade agreement negoti^d 1972 between the U.S. and the Soviet Union, the Russians are now refusing^ | to negotiate fair and reasonable rates for thecarriage of American gr^in under , the agreement. Insteadj they are relying on the U.S. government to ignore the, inequities imposed on the American merchant tnanne in the interest of con{ tinned detente. . J . Soviet vesse\ls are using their rights to trade in and=out of the 42 U.S. ports to '; engage in the jnost ruUdesS rate-cutting practices that threaten to bankrupt the U.S. merchant marine and throw even more U.S. merchant seamen out of work, ? : , Communist activity in three separate trade routes serve to underscore the success of their efforts. The Far Eastern Steamship Company (FESCO) , jfist one of 16 Soviet state-owned ocean shipping companies, has increased its con­ tainer capacity in the Pacific trades alone from none in 1970 to nearly 20,000., twenty-foot equivalents annually on six different service routes in 1974. \: In the U.S. East Coast-European trade, Polish Ocean Lines has increased capacity from none in 1970 to over 10,000 twenty-foot equivalents annually in 1974. ; Also In the U.S. East Coast-European trade, Baltatlantic Line, another^ Soviet state-owned ocean carrier, has increased in just one year—1973-1974-^ •its number of sailings by 200 percent and its trailer capacity by 300 percent IQ J 12,000 twenty-foot equivalents annually, . . % -; Thi.s increased share of the markets has been accomplished by driving rates down, thus making it economically impossible for the privately-owned U.S. I merchant marine to compete. I allies. Without the maritime carrying capacity represented by the U:S. mer1 chant marine the free flow of raw and finished materials so vitahfor the nation's ; :onomic health is impossible, s : The AFL-CIO believes that any large-scale.grain purchase deals with Soviet I Woe nations should be stopped until adequate safeguards for the Free WOrld; t the American people and the U.S. Merchant Marine are firmly established on Deposit in the SIU Blood Bank— It's Your Life Page 13 August, 1975 ' ' Si. • ""i-.'• .1 �Ig^ . ?• • ASHORE Washington, D C. According to MARAD, the U.S. merchant marine has 713 vessels consisting of 529 deep sea ships and 184 in the Great Lakes fleet. The ocean tonnage is 13miliion dwt and the Great Lakes tonnage is 2.6-milIion dwt. Also MARAD says 87 merchant ships totaling over 8.6-million dwt costing more than $4.5-billion are being built or are on order at American shipyards. Included are 69 tankers, 10 ore carriers, five Roll-On, Roll-Off vessels and three tug barges. In addition, two ships are being converted to partial containerships. The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that the Federal Government has exclusive control over any underwater resources which extend beyond the three-mile limit off Atlantic coastal states. Leasing to oil Companies for offshore drilling will be controlled by the UiS. Governntent and resulting revenues will go to the U.S. The U.S. Department of the Interior asked oil companies to submit applications for oil and gas exploration tracts off the mid-Atlantic states early last month. San Francisco The 300-bed USPHS Hospital here celebrated its 100th birthday recently. More than a 100 well-wishers were at the centennial ceremonies. . Replaced in 1931, the niarine hospital was first constructed in 1850 under a Federal law of 1798 for the care of the ill and disabled U.S. merchant mariner. Chief Cook Guillermo Reyes of the famed containership SS Mayaguez, (SeaLand) seized by the Cambodians on May 12 and later released, is back in the Union hall here ready to ship out again after quitting Kaiser Hospital in Redwood City, Calif., where he was a patient on July' 19. Brother Reyes had sustained injuries in a cS: crash. His son,Wilfredo was ^so a crewmember of the Mayaguez. Cebu Is., The Philippines Sea-Land Service has inaugurated the first full containership service to Cebu Is., The Philippines. Cargo shipped to Cebu Is., second largest city and port in The Philippines, will ride on roll-on, roll-off feeder ships from Manila on a bi­ weekly basis. Chicago In a letter of appreciation, the president of the Retail Clerks International Union based in New York, commended 10 Great Lakes Seafarers for picketing the Chicago warehouse of the Florsheim Shoe Corp. on strike from June 9 to Jime 19 until a union contract was negotiated. The letter from Sidney Heller said; "As you may be aware your organization is assisting us in the Florsheim strike. The actual strike is in New York City and we have extended it to the company's Chicago plant. "Your people in Chicago have been just great and in addition, in thanking you for your cooperation, I particularly want to commend the following for their assistance and dedication on the Chicago line: Steward George L. Pellman, ABs Danny Storce, Bill Warenton and Bruce Modaho, Oiler Ray Paler and OSs Bill Gavala, Robert Anderson, Willy Tolbert, Dan Newbury and Rudy Pellinat." Mobile Waterman Steamship Corp. has contracted with a New Orleans shipyard to build 125 barges worth $8.8-million for its LASH ships. Detroit MARAD has awarded a $168,000 research contract to a firm for a 12-month study to identify and evaluate U.S. flag shipping service opportunities between the Great Lakes and other world trade sectors. ia Ihis coiuiliy, making a very substantial contribution to the national of paymenhi and to the nation's ectwonfy. Use U.S.-fiagships. It's good for the American nuuitinie the ^meri,<can shipper, and America. ~ ' Above photo shows model of what completed riverboat- Mississippi Queen will look like. Photo inset shows Rep. Leonor K. Sullivan (DTMO.) christening the new boat which was built under Title XI of the Merchant. Marine Act of 1970—legislation which SlU merfibers" SPAD contributions helped to enact. The Mississippi Queen could mark the beginning of a new era pf steamboating on America's inland waterways. Christen Padd lew heeler Mississippi Queen The Mississippi Queen, the first steel stem paddlewheeler, steam-powered riverboat to be built for overnight pas­ senger excursions in 50 years, was christened recently at the Jeffboat, Inc. Shipyard on the Ohio River at Jeffer­ sonville, Ind. The new boat, under contract to the SIU, was christened with the traditional bottle of champagne by Rep. Leonor K. Sullivan (D-Mo.), chairman of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee. Mrs. Sullivan said that the new riverboat would provide "a new way for the current generation to see mid-America and stop at the small river towns. This is something purely American." The steel constructed riverboat, built under Title XI of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970, is owned and will be oper­ ated by the Delta Queen Steamship Co. of Cincinnati, Ohio. This company presently operates the 49-year old wooden riverboat Delta Queen, which annually steams 35,000 miles between 14 states calling on scores of small river towns as well as the major ports of New Orleans, St. Louis, Cincinnati, Mem­ phis and Pittsburgh. The company has pledged that the new riverboat will not replace the Delta Queen but is hope­ fully only the first in a new line of sophisticated paddlewheelers capable of carrying twice the number of pas­ sengers presently handled by the Delta Queen. Although not completely finished, total construction costs for the Missis­ sippi Queen will hit a projected $18 million. She will be equipped with a swimming pool, gynmasium, sauna, movie theater, calliope, bars and 218 staterooms, described as "grand as those in the Cunard Line's Queen Eliz­ abeth II." She will be able to accommo­ date 400 overnight passengers. The Mississippi Queen's midden voy­ age is set for Mar. 2, 1976, which may mark the beginning of a whole new era in steamboating on America's inland waterways. Widower With Children May Get S.5. Survivors Benefits by A. A. Bernstein SIU Welfare Director A widower with one or more children in his care may be eligible for Social Security survivors benefits under a re­ cent decision of the U.S. Supreme Court. Widowers can get information about applying for the benefits by calling or writing any Social Security office. Under the court decision, a widower taking care of his wife's children can get monthly survivors benefits on her record if she worked long enough in jobs covered by Social Security. Pre­ viously, a widow with children in her care could get surivivors benefits, but a widower could not unless he proved he was dependent on his wife and was either 60 or over, or 50 to 60 and dis­ abled. A widower's survivors benefits can be affected by his earnings, and only about 15,000 widowers are expected to get payments imder the court decision. Children continue to get social se­ curity survivors benefits on either their mother's or father's record. Generally a widower who doesn't re­ marry can get survivors benefits until the children in his care are 18. If there are sons or daughters 18 or over who were severely disabled before 22, he can get benefits as long as they're dis­ abled and cannot work. The amount of a widower's monthly survivors benefit is based on his wife's average earnings over a period of years, and it may also be affected by his earn­ ings. He cam earn $2^520 or less for this year and still get his full Social Security benefit. Over $2,520, his bene­ fit will be reduced by J1 for each $2 earned—^but no matter how much he earns for the year, he can get his full Social Security benefit^for any month he neither earns $210 nor does substan­ tial work in his own business. The children in a widowers' care can get Social Security checks until they're 18, or 22 if they're full-time students and remain immarried. The amount of their monthly social security payments may be affected by their- earnings but not by their father's earnings. The_Social Security Administration is an agency of the U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare. Seafarers Log �II >11^11111 iii|.l»i)t,» I mm 'w W '^•mi AT SEAi f-i. •, vf?!- — SS Del Sol The ashes of Recertified Bosun William C. Riley are committed to the deep by (left) Recertified BosUn David H. Berger of the containership S-L McLean on Mar. 1'=; as (right) Chief Mate Harold A. Btumme stands reverently by. ^Pffl Seofinte Requirement Inquiries haVe been made re^ ^centiy by a number of Seafarers conseeming hospital care in « non^ USPHS facility. Before spelling oiit the procedure for receiving care in la non-USPHS facility, it is important [; that all Seafarers should know the Isea service requirement in order to ceive care in any health facility. (1) A seaman must have com^ Ipeted at least 60 days of sea service f aboard a vessel. This service may consist of short periods provided that no break in service exceeds 60 days, i* unless a; seaman is takeh~sick or is I injured while actually employed on |board a vessel. He is then eligible for lireatment for the iUness or injury llrithout regard to tlm^^^^l^^ of sea service I, (2) The 60 days of service may Tso include time spent in certain l^time progr^^, incUidihg a seai-trainee in a maritime training fogram.:.",, (3) Application for medical care St be made within 90 days followig the last day of sea service unless: (a) a seaman can show that he been unable to ship out because I economic conditions affecting the pping industry and he has not (b) a seaman can show that hef ? has nOt changed his occupation and has been under medical care since • his last sea service. If a Seafarer is too ill or badly in­ jured to travel tq^a Public Health facility he or .someone acting in his^ behalf mH5r request authorization . for the emeigency care from the«f Director/Medical Officer in Charge of the nearest USPHS Hospital, Out­ patient Clinic or Contracted Physi­ cian. This request may be made by telephone or telegram. When the Medical Officer in Charge is satisfied that the seaman is eligible and his condition is a true emergency, he will grant authority for the requested care and the USPHS"will assume responsibility for all bills. However, unless this re­ quest for authorization is made within 48 houm of seeking treatment, the USPHS' may refuse to pay for any of the medical services rendered. Seafarers should also note that the SIU Welfare Plan does not cover medical expenses incurred by mem­ bers eligible for USPHS care. If the USPHS refuses to pay for emergency care given at non-USPHS facilities because a Seafarer failed to notify the facility, then the Photos Came Late The Seafarers whose photographs appear below are the fathers of two of the SIU's $10,000 College Scholarship winners. Their photographs arrived too late for publication in the May issue of the Seafarers LOG. , , Seafarer Lonnie Cole, father of Scholarship winner Cynthia Marie Cole, has been a member of the SIU since 1947. The 49-year old Seafarer Sails as .both able-seaman bosun. He and his family make home in Asheboro, N.C. Lawrence Bernard,_father of Schol­ arship winner Bar­ bara Bernard, has been a member of the SlU-affiliated Inland Boatmen's Union since 1962. Prior to that he had also sailed with the SIU. At the present time, Brother Bernard is employed with Great Lakes Towing and is specially skilled as a salvage diver. He and his family make their home in Trenton, Mich. August, 1975 Important Information Members should be sure that they., have designated a beneficiary when filling out a new, revised beneficiary card. Without this important information, any claim lor a death benefit will be delayed and possibly denied. If you wish to change your designated ben­ eficiary, simply fill out another bene­ ficiary card indicating the person's name and your relationship to him/ her. In the event of your death, the person listed as your designated ben­ eficiary on the last beneficiary card or claim form you filed will be eli­ gible for any due benefits. It is also important that members advise the Union of a current phone number where, in case of an emer­ gency, you or your famUy can be reached, or where a message can be left. In a letter sent to the SEAFARERS LOG recently. Seafarer George P. Hamilton wrote: "Today aboard the SS Del Sol in the North Atlantic Ocean, Lat. 8-07N, Long. 22-17W, the ashes of Seafarer Ernest R. Bright, 65, were scattered over the sea! "Brother Bright had been a member of the SIU for 30 years sailing in the engine department. "The urn containing the remains of Brother Bright was brought to the captain by his widow. Before the ship departed New Orleans, Mrs. Bright stated that the wish of the deceased was to have his ashes scattered over the sea where he spent the majority of his life. "During the service the um sat on a new American flag draped over a fresh sheet of plywood prepared by the carpenter. "The sky was clear and beautiful. The winds were variable and the sun shone brightly over the proceedings. "The master, James L. Cdnner, Jr. directing the service, read a special letter commemorating the service of Brother Bright in the U.S. merchant marine, led the crew in prayer and committed his body to the deep! "Since Brother Bright had been a member of the unlicensed personnel, the captain felt that it would only be fitting for the ship's chairman. Recertified Bosun Malcolm B. Woods to scatter the remains. "Gathering on the stern before the service various brothers were discussing having sailed with Brother Bright before. They all stated that he was a good Union man and shipmate. "As his remains were washed under by the wake of the vessel bound for Africa, I could only think that it would be a proper burial for all seamen!" i: • i f ' 1 . J 1 •' c'' t |:'f & •, v; SS Ogden Challenger On the Fourth of July, the tanker SS Ogden Challenger (Ogden Marine) left the Med with 30,000-tons of crude destined for a U.S. Atlantic Coast port. SS Robert E. Lee The LASH SS Robert E. Lee (Waterman) on July 10-20 hauled 5,500-tons of bagged rice from the Gulf to the Bangladesh ports of Chittagong and Chaina. SS Golden Dolphin Recently the turbo tanker SS Golden Dolphin (Westchester Marine) carried 90,000-tons of crude from the Persian Gulf to a California port. SS Inger Recently Headquarters received a communication from the ship's committee of the SS Inger (Reynolds Metals Co.) concerning an article they had read in Time magazine regarding President Ford's pocket veto of the Energy Transportation Security Act of 1974. The men were upset that a picture accompanying the story showed a foreign-flag supertanker unloading off shore onto another foreign-flag ship. The ship's committee on the Inger is obviously aware and concerned about the present state of affairs in the maritime industry. The men also know the effect legislation can have on the U.S. merchant marine and why it is important to constantly keep abreast of current events and involved in political action. The Inger's communication also requested any other pertinent information and ideas from Headquarters which could remedy this situation. Their message-has been duly noted, and all SIU members are strongly urged to stay apprised of all events which can affect the SIU or the American merchant marine. • SN: :v;K>'sv.-,VV:-.>SV.V- Change of Address • Or New Subscriber Editor, SEAFARERS LOG, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. 11232 I would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG—please put my name on your mailing list. (PrJnl/n/ormallon) NAME ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP .... SIU-IBU members please give: Bk# Soc. Sec. # TO AVOID DUPLICATION; If you are an old subscriber and have a change of address, please give your former address below or send mailing label from last issue received. ADDRESS CITY STATE. ZIP. Page 15 ill �?r:8S^SglS?5'?*^ » •W^MPlTX^J L SJ-i.-,s-•••.•?' • •;- ( Mrs. Ingei Burke, wife of the late Seafarer Billy Burke, fills out clinic form as Phyllis Gallo, In charge of medical " • assists. Family records, day at the SlU, cl jnlc at4Heaquarters is every Thursday. Seafarer's wife. Mrs. Dushanska DlCupe takes jacket off her cute five-month old son so doctor can conduct examination. All Seafarers and their dependents are eligible for free, yearly checkups at SlU clinics through­ out the country. Family day at the Clinic means an eye examination for Mrs. Rhonda Wallace, wife of Seaforer Harold Wallace. Conducting exam Is Dr. Richard Brigham. J . li •••' Csjp fM- > ' f'-t'p m m Js' ki 1# . l'-- - '.'31 '. ft:,'i i • pT . - h dis' > III \f: r< pi I' i1 1 i i! • S' 4. ^ ''. m • • •'..T....: ;-i .iV':'. • Ml . -Ml • • •- W .,v, •" ' ' I " ' i" V;" P m'vi ti J'*. - E rfiii. u -y: 'V-" I ^ > - ^ 33 - . .... .. ^ WERY, lliiusday afternoon at i die Modioli Ci|nic at Union Headqnaitc^ is set aside for family day—a day on vdbdch the dependoits of SIU members am come to the clinic and receive many free medical services. Bbdi wives and dqpend^f children up to 19 years of age are eligible fo receiye many basic examinadons, and some minimal treat- On fiunily day a pedialricum and gyneodogist are avaOable to examine childrmi and wmnoi. For exaiqple, dnring a diild's first year of life he most have certain immunizations; diese are available at the clinic on famify^ day. Also, yearly' jdiyidcals are re­ quired by hi^ sdKKds, ue also available. Wommi may be examined by the menl-.' mcDEe * r' gyn^logist, and those ava4S years of i^e may alto takean etectmcardiogram (iKiG). Other servhto-F^bvided are: chert x-ray (not for jchildren, unless necessary); eye exambmti<ms; a check-np for the heart and longs. and bfood and urine tests in tihe la­ boratory. Hie free medical servicesprovided at the clinic are mainty diagnostic in nature, however there is some minimal treatmmit available for colds and iudrinhior aflmcnts. U any for-3 ther treatment or surjgeiy is needed, die clinic will rrter die dqioidait to anotimr physician if he or she hasat a personal doctor already. free Dependents of Seafarers should take full advantage id these many services. They are, of Coarse, also , >, ' - r • available for ail Seaforers, and the medical clinic at Headquarters, and die clinics in die out ports, are jint ^ part ot'tfae bcitefits of being an-SIU " 4- 4^ mehiber. : All SlU members and their dependents are urged to utBize these medical services. J."vi' - I ^ .4m--b" ;:3 ' M 4 fv. l--» I''' -l I'i ? 1^^ li ,. •• - •- -i^-i'?.', •. •?i' ••u ••.-'•• •• :f.'\ '-V-' •:•••..•.. ' fi- . •.- ,•• Seafarer Harold Wallace fills out clinic forms for himself, his 10-' year old son Andrew and six-year old daughter Natasha. Clinic lAan ninaUAr at rSnKf Receptionist >.• is Jean Dreher. at right, At the Clinic's family day. Pediatrician Dr. Andreas Koutras examines pretty Ying Arhat. as mom, Mrs. Paulette Amat looks on. Oa. .laMa . Paulette Is .k._ the .A——< wife of Seafarer Ahmetbin Amat. Worried looking three-year old Roderick Rodriguez Is examined bv Dr. Andreas Koutras at the SIU clinic on family day. Boy's ' / * III mom holds his hand for reassurance. Mrs. Vera Ledesma holds sterile cotton to her arm after blood sample was taken during her annual checkup at the SIU clinic at Headquarters. '1 Lab Technician Fred Howard takes blood sample from young \/Alaa.4a FMaa Oka ia tka taanaaa Hai iAKtar Af Caafarar CalSv nSa'y Yolanda Diaz. She Is the teenage daughter of Seafarer Felix Diaz. F!ieel7 Pigel6 • • ' • * V.ft-,,. -I - li*:"*' fi!« ft « t r R ' ' .. r -r-. J ^ �i STEER A CLEAR Gets 30 Years for COURSEI Heroin Smuggling If yoo are conykted of possession of any Hlegal dmg—heroin, barbhnrates, speed, LSD, or even marijnana—the U.S. Coast Guard will revoke your seaman papers, wMiout appeal, FOREVER. That means ^t you Jose for the rest of your life the r^ht to make a Hying by the sea. Howeyer, it doesn't quite end there even if you receive a suspended sentence. You may lose your right to vote, your right to hold public office or to own a gun. You also may lose the opportunity of ever becoming a doctor, dentist, certified public accountant, engineef, lawyer, architect, realtor, pharmacist, school teacher, or stockbroker. You may jeopardize your right to hold a job where you must be licensed or bonded andyou may never be able to work for the city, the county, or the Federal government. Ifs a pretty tough rap, but thaf s exactly how it is and you can't do any­ thing about it. Hie convicted drug user leaves a black marie on his reputation for die rest of his life. However, drugs can not only destroy your right to a good livelihood, it can destroy your lifek Drug abuse presents a serious threat to both your physical and mental health, and the personal safety of those around you. This is especially true aboard ship where clear mfaids and quick reflexes are essential at all times for die safe operation of the vessel. Don't let drugs destrt^ your natural r^ht to a good, happy, productive life. . Stay drug free and steer a clear couriw. A Chinese seaman from Hong Kong was sentenced last month to a maximum term of 30 years im­ prisonment for conviction of heroin smuggling and possession of heroin with the intent to distribute it. The seaman was arrested last De­ cember in Port Elizabeth, N.J. after disembarking from a freighter. When he was apprehended by Customs Patrol Officers he had in excess of one and one-half pounds of brown rock heroin concealed beneath his clothing. The heroin was estimated to have a street value of $50,000. At his trial the seaman admitted to concealing the package on board ship and under his clothing, but he denied knowing that the packages contained the heroin. He was found guilty by a jury after a two-day trial. In imposing the maximum pen­ alty, the presiding judge stated that his interest was in the deterrent effect which he hoped the sentence would have upon would-he heroin smug­ glers. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audir by Certified Public Accountants every three months, which are to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A quarterly finance committee of rank and file members, elected by the membership, makes examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recom­ mendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and .management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disburse­ ments of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund finapcial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights: Copies of these contracts aire posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal xights in employment and as memters of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex and national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION— SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including but not limited to furthering the political, social and economic interests of Seafarer seamen, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of member­ ship in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. Support SPAD to protect and further your economic, political and social interests, American trade union concepts and Seafarer seamen. If at any time a Seafarer feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied bis constitutional right of access to Union records or informatioa, be shoiiid immediately notify SIU P/esident Paul Hall at headquarters by certified mail, retuni receipt requested. Frank Drozak, Ctaalnnan, Seafarers Appeak Board 275 - loth Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 11215 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT.on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, 1960, meetings in all constitutional ports. Tlie responsibility for Log policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. Port Date Deep Sea IBU UIW New York Sept. 8 , ..... 2:30 p.m. .. ... 5TOO p.m ... Philadelphia .... Sept. 9.... ... 5:00 p.m. ..,... Baltimore Sept. 10 .... .. 2:30 p.m. .. ... 5:00 p.m. ...... Norfolk Sept. 11 .. 9:30a.m. .. ... 5:00 p.m. ..,... Jacksonville Sept. 11 .. 2:00 p.m. .. • • • ••• Detroit Sept. 12 .... .. 2:30 p.m. .. • • • • •• Sept. 15 , ... 5:00 p.m. ... Houston Sept. 15 .... .. 2:30 p.m. .. . .. 5:00 p.m. ... .. New Orleans .... Sept. 16 .... . . 2:30 p.m. . . V.. 5:00 p.m. ... Mobile Sept. 17 .... .. 2:30 p.m. ..... 5:00p.m...., , , San Francisco ... Sept. 18*.... .. 2:30 p.m. .. Wilmington Sept. 22 .. 2:30 p.m. . . • • • - " Seattle Sept. 26 .... .. 2:30 p.m. .. Piney Point ..... Sept. 13 .... .. 10:30 a.m. .. . . . 10:30 a.m. ... Columbus ...... Sept. 20 — , . ,. Chicago Sept. 16 .... ... 5:00 p.m. ... Port Arthur .... Sept. 16 .... .. . 5:00 p.m Buffalo ..,... .> Sept. 17 .... .. . 5:00 p.m. . .. St. Louis Sept. 18 .... . . ^ ... 5:00 p.m. ... • • Cleveland Sept. 18 .... ... 5:00 p.m.... Jersey City .. Sept. 15 ... 5:00 p.m. . . .•. — 1 » • • • 4 • Donate to SPAD Page 18 , Nv f' • • • 4 4 7:00 p.m. • • « Politics Is Porkchops,, 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 pirn. 7:00 p.m. —^ —- •• 1:00 p.m. 4 •• • — Seafarers Log �m fTBT KSfci, 1^7 • ^ / //d /nr r >1^^ iMm7mfTi&». '^tztyxA-e^e/^A — /=«»« P V" / An Unresponsive Administration It has now been over six months since the Ford Administration announced the formation of an inter-agency task force to explore the means of assisting the de­ pressed U.S. tanker industry. And, al­ though representatives from all segments of the maritime industry proposed spe­ cific solutions in a meeting with President Ford and his advisors last March, to date the Administration has proposed no pol­ icy responsive to the industry's needs or requests. Despite the Ford Administration's pro­ fessed interest in the state of the U.S. maritime industry, the actions (and non­ actions) taken by the President himself and others in his Administration, clearly show us that so far his concern for the American seaman, shipyard worker and longshoreman has been just lip service. Last December, with the U.S. tanker industry already slumping, due to vari­ ous national and international develop­ ments, President Ford pocket-vetoed the Oil Cargo Preference Bill. The veto of this bill, which would have guaranteed that a certain percentage of oil imports be carried on U.S.-flag ships, was just about the final nail in the tanker indus­ try's coffin. When representatives from the mari­ time industry met with the President and his advisors in March, SIU President Hall, speaking for the maritime unions, shipowners and shipbuilders at the meet­ ing, submitted two proposals which could have, if implemented, brought im­ mediate relief to the industry. • A Presidential Order requiring oil importers to use U.S.-built and U.wS.manned tankers for oil products coming into the United States to the extent that U.S.-flag tankers are available at fair and reasonable rates, and August, 1975 • A Presidential Order granting an exemption from import fees to importers using American-built and Americanmanned ships. A month later, after informal meetings were held, a second paper was presented to two members of the Administration, the Director of the Budget and the Secre­ tary of Labor. Although various alterna­ tive formulas were discussed internally by the Administration, to date, after an­ other four months has passed, nothing has been done on any of the proposals. Recently, to add insult to injury, the Administration, in an attempt to further its political aims, has entered into an­ other possible grain deal with the Soviet Union, similar to the one of 1972. Three years ago, when the terms of the first grain deal were worked out, it was agreed that the U.S., Russians, and "third-flag" vessels would all equally share the grain cargo between the two countries. U.S.-flag vessels wound up with about 11 percent of the total cargo, or about one-third of the one-third it was entitled to carry. On top of this, the Soviet-controlled merchant fleet, 100 percent governmentsubsidized, has become the most ruthless, rate-cutting fleet on the high seas. If their rate-cutting practices are allowed to con­ tinue unchecked, they may succeed in bringing about the complete economic destruction of the U.S. merchant marine. It is this schizophrenic attitude on the part of the Ford Administration—talk­ ing one way and acting another—that quite frankly is confusing us. If the Ad­ ministration is indeed interested in the welfare of the maritime industry, as it claims it is,, in the year's time since it came to power it ha^'t shown it. It is now time for some concrete action; we've al­ ready had too many promises. . ^ Scholarship award is a great honor . •to be bestowed upon my family and myself. We wish to thank the SIU for this scholarship. With this grant I can continue my formal education and reach my educational goals. The SIU Scholarship Program is a wonderful program which can open 3 the doors of opportunity for its members and their families. I U:'thank the ofganis^rs and administrators of the Scholarship .. Program for giving me such an opportunity.' As for my choice of college, I have applied and been ac­ cepted to the Pols^technic In^tute of New "York. | Again, I wish to say thank you for such a privilege and an honoris Skicerely, Edward GSahert Brooklyn, ? .n \ -s. . M I was recently involved in an unjust beef aboard the Sadv .aan that almost cost me my job. However, when the ship came into port, the SIU patrolman who came aboard thrashed the matter'out and once again came through as the SIU always does;!am very proud of the way our Union officials stand up for the membership. And I am proud to be a member of the SIU for the last 30 years.. Frafenudly, f i' • V ;I Frank S^estka 1 San inan I wish to thank the entire staff at the Seafarers Medical Cen- ' ..er at Heaquarters for their concern and dedicated action taken in my behalf during my recent illness. Also, special ^ thanks to SIU Dr. J. SanFilippo for his daily visits while I was • laid up in the intensive care unit of the Luteran Medical Cfen€^ j ; ter in Brooklyn, N.Y. I am now recuperating at the USPHS hospital on Staten Island. Fraternfdly, < Charles li^ Martinnssen Martinnssen : . i- - Volume XXXVII, No. 9 Auflutt 1975 Official Publication of the Seafarers international Union of North America, Atlantic. Gulf, Lakes and fnliamj Waters District, AFL-CIO Executive Board Paul Hall. Presidoni vj.;; I• c Cat Tanner. fc'xecuf/Ve Vice-Ptssident Earl Shepard, Vice-Ptasident JodOiGiQtgiQ.S&ctelaiy-Tmasuret' UiiidseyWitlianis,V/ce-PresWaiif -Frank Drozak. Vi6e-Presid»nt. . Paul Drozak, Vice Piesldont Published monthly except twice a month In July by Seafarers intematlbnal Oftiori, Atlantic, Gutf, i^iHes .and Inla^ District, AFC«CiO 675 Fourth Avenue. erogWyn. N.Y. ri232. Tel. 499-6600. Second class postage paid at Brooxlyn, N.Y. 389 • Page 19 �h-: X :f >i •iS?'- • • • • Shlp^ Meetings r Digest of SlU ARECIBO (Puerto Rico Marine), June 8—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Eugene Dakin; Secretary J. G. Guilles; Educational Director David Manafe; Deck Delegate Howard Knox. $14 in ships fund. No disputed OT. A wire was sent to President Ford expressing the crew's gratitude on his action in regard to the Mayaguez incident. All items brought up at the safety meeting were taken care of. Chairman explained how to find your way by feel when in a smoke filled area. Everything running smoothly. OVERSEAS TRAVELER (Mari­ time Overseas), June 29—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Ame Hovde; Secre­ tary Jasper G. Andersen; Educational Director R. Honeycutt; Engine Dele­ gate Robert Sawyer; Deck Delegate Charles Naiette; Steward Delegate Rob­ ert Rowe. No disputed OT. A vote of thanks to the membership for good con­ duct aboard the vessel for ihe entire voyage. A vote of thanks to the steward department for good meals and excell­ ent service. BOSTON (Sea-Land Service), June 29—Chairman, Recertified Bosun L. E. Joseph; Secretary J. Keno; Educa­ tional Director R. Chamberlin. A radiogram was received on June 17 from Headquarters informing the crew of some of the major gains in our new contract. A special meeting was called that evening and the contract was ac­ cepted unanimously by the entire crew. An extended vote of thanks to thenego-, tiating committee. All radiograms re­ ceived from Headquarters were posted. OGDEN YUKON (Ogden Marine), June 15—Chairman, Recertified Bosun H. Weaver; Secretary O. Frezza; Deck Delegate Arthur Trotter. $43 in ships fund. No disputed OT. All communica­ tions received were posted. A vote of thanks to all crewmembers for a fine trip from the steward department. A vote of thanks from crew to steward department for a job well done. Next port Piney Point. PITTSBURGH (Sea-Land Service), June 15—Chairman, Recertified Bosun D. Pressly; Secretary I. Buckley; Edu­ cational Director M. Sullivan. $60 in ships fund. Some disputed OT in deck and engine departments. Held a dis­ cussion on the new contract pending, the use and purpose of SPAD and on all communications received. A vote of thanks to the steward department. Everything running smoothly. IBERVILLE (Waterman Steam­ ship), June 29—Chairman, Recertified Bosun E. W. Nicholson; Secretary P. Garland; Educational Director Edgar Armstrong. Held a discussion on the new wage contract and all members agreed it was a job well done. Some dis­ puted OT in. deck and engine depart- . ment. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. A vote of thanks to the bosun and day man for a good job on painting the messhalls. Next port Charleston, S.C. SEA-LAND MC LEAN (Sea-Land), June 20—Chairman, Recertified Bosun J. Richburg; Secretary R. Sadowski; Educational Director K. Katsalis; Deck Delegate Lonnie Cole. Reported on the telegr^ received from Headquarters on the new contract gains and called for a discussion of same. $30 in ships fund. No disputed OT. Next port Hong Kong. Page 20 DELTA SUD (Delta Steamship), June 15—Chairman, Recertified Bosim Homer O. Workman; Secretary R. M. Boyd. No disputed OT. Chairman spoke on the new contract and all agreed it is the best contract we ever had and want to thank everyone who had anything to do with it. Chairman explained to the crewmembers the rea­ sons for voluntarily giving to SPAD and the Captain was well pleased with the crew and their safety record. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Next port Salvador. ELIZABETHPORT (Sea-Land Service), Jime 29—Chairman, Recerti­ fied Bosun V. T. Nielsen; Secretary George W. Gibbons; Educational Di­ rector David Able; Steward Delegate Joseph Powers. $89 in ships fund. No disputed OT. The new contract was ex­ plained and accepted by all. A vote of thanks to the conference delegates and the Union officers for getting us a fine contract. A vote of thanks to the deck department for keeping the messroom and pantry clean. Next port Genoa, Italy. OVERSEAS NATALIE (Maritime Overseas), June 29—Chairman, Recer­ tified Bosun A. Anderson; Secretary W. Deskins; Steward Delegate R. Davies. Chairman sent a telegram to Head­ quarters thanking them for their efforts in our behalf on the new contract and our acceptance of same. A talk was given by the chairman and many ques­ tions were made and answered in the discussion about our Union and its op­ eration. Everything running smoothly. OAKLAND (Sea-Land Service), June 1—Chairman, Recertified Bosim J. A. Shortell; Secretary C. N. Johnson; Educational Director L. Kartunnen; Engine Delegate Charles H. Jackson; Steward Delegate Charles J. Mehl. Chairman reported that a radiogram was sent to President Ford for the quick action that he took in regard to the Mayaguez. $2.35 in ships fund. Some disputed OT in deck department. Everything running smoothly. MAYAGUEZ (Puerto Rico Marine), June 23—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Jacob Levin; Secretary R. Campbell. Chairman spoke on the new contract and all members agreed it is the best. Everyone hoped that negotiations would continue with regard to the new pension plan to include those already on pension. Some disputed OT in stew­ ard department. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. FAQUADILLA TONTPELIER VICTORY (VANTAGE DEFENDER >T, LOUIS TAMARA GUILDEN JAYAMA 5TONEWALL JAC • SRRIMAeD R:MORAGE GE ^ EXPLORER SEA-LAND ECONOMY (SeaLand Service), June 15—Chairman, Recertified Bosun A. E. Bourgot; Sec­ retary L. Nicholas; Educational Direc­ tor J. M. Glenn; Deck Delegate J. P. Pettus; Engine Delegate I. Galeas; Steward Delegate P. L. Hunt. No dis­ puted OT. The new contract was read at a special meeting and it was received with much praise for the officials and delegates who participated in the fore­ closure of this outstanding document. Chairman suggested that crewmembers donate to SPAD. It was recommended that a telegram be sent to headquarters and port delegates for an outstanding job on the contract. Crewmembers wish to go on record to state the new con­ tract is the best thus far in the history of this Union. Next port Jacksonville. TAMPA (Sea-Land Service), June 22—Chairman, Recertified Bosun G. Castro; Secretary S. F. Schuyler; Edu­ cational Director P. Kanavos. $20 in ships fund. No disputed OT. Chairman G. Castro made a motion for all mem­ bers of the SS Tampa to raise their arm if they have accepted the ratifica­ tion of the new contract. This motion was seconded by S. F. Schuyler, secre­ tary, and all 28 brothers responded by saying yes. A vote of thanks to the stew­ ard department for a job well done. Next port San Juan. SEA-LAND COMMERCE (SeaLand Service), June 22—Chairman L.G.G. Reck; Secretary Gus Skendelas; Educational Director Smead Williams; Engine Delegate John Wright. $126 in movie fund. Some disputed OT in en­ gine department. Copies of the new contract were xeroxed by the chairman and given to each department. The crew was very pleased with the new contract and gave a vote of thanks to the negoti­ ation committee for a job well done. Chairman suggested that crewmembers give to SPAD to help pass bills that will help shipping. A safety meeting was held and is always open for anyone who wants to attend. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Next port Seattle. DELTA PARAGUAY (Delta Steam­ ship), June 15—Chairman, Recertified Bosun George A. Burch; Secretary W. J. Miles; Educational Director Frank W. Chavers; Steward Delegate Milton J. Phelps. Chairman ^advised all when filing for benefits please make sure to sign all forms to avoid delay in pay­ ments. $3.50 in ships fund. No disputed QT. Telegram was received from Head­ quarters and was read to membership at this meeting. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port Abidjan. SAN FRANCISCO (Sea-Land Serv­ ice), Jime 1—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Sven Jansson; Secretary O. Smith; Educational Director Guymon. Secretary reported on the conference that was held at Piney Point regarding upcoming negotiations and the need to voluntarily donate to SPAD. $22 in ships fund. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. SEA-LAND FINANCE (Sea-Land Service), June 15—Chairman, Recerti­ fied Bosun J. Pulliam; Secretary Herb Kndwles; Deck Delegate J. Long; En­ gine Delegate Steve Mooney; Steward Delegate J. Smith. A telegram was re­ ceived from Headquarters in reference to the contract, it is posted on the bulle­ tin board for everyone to read. Looks like it will be a good contract; will find out more about it when we get into Port. Everything nmning smoothly. DELTA ARGENTINA (Delta Steamship), June 12—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun Arthur McGinnis; Sec­ retary J. Sumpter; Educational Director H. Sanders. It was suggested that crew­ members donate to SPAD at payoff. A telegram was received from Headquar­ ters stating a special meeting is to be held in all ports on Saturday, June 14, 1975 to ratify new agreement. All mem­ bers were urged to attend. Some dis­ puted OT in deck and steward depart­ ments. Everything running smoothly. EAGLE TRAVELER (Sea Trans­ port), June 15—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Roy S. Theiss; Secretary J. G. Lakwyk; Vocational Director Leonard Nixon; Ste^ward Delegate Robert Cot­ ton. First order of business was a min­ ute of silence in memory of our departed shipmates who passed away, one in Egypt on board and one in the hospital. Some disputed OT in deck and steward departments. TRANSCOLUMBIA (Hudson Waterways), June 15—Chairman, Re-? certified Bosun Jack Kingsley; Secre­ tary T. Ulisse; Educational Director John Meo; Deck Delegate Pedro Alma; Engine Delegate Stanley Phillips; Stew­ ard Delegate Gilbert Murray. To start up a ships fund requested one dollar from each man. Some disputed OT in engine department. The special Sea­ farers LOG on the new contract recom­ mendations was read and the special meeting wire from Headquarters on contract negotiations was also read. Everything running smoothly. Next port Piraieus, Greece. OVERSEAS ALEUTIAN (Mari­ time Overseas), June 23—Chairman, Recertified Bosun J. Koen. All crew­ members agreed to accept the new con­ tract, none were opposed. Everything running smoothly. mmutes were GEORGE WALTON AMERICAN EXPLORER BEAUREGARD ROBERT TOOMBS OGDEN CHALLENGER PORTMAR CHARLESTON LOS ANGELES SANJTIAN SEA-LAND MARKET SCHUYLKILL GOLDEN DOLPHIN COLUMBIA -SIRA^ANR: BRADFORD ISLAND DELTA MEXICO JOHNPENN OVERSEAS ALICE MOUNT WASHINGTON PORTLAND ;SHENANDOAH/^-^ ::^POTOMACTRANSCOLQRADO WILLIAMSBURGH " iSTOYCE BETHFLOli^' DELTA NORTE LONG^B^^ OYERSjE^^JUNE^if OVERSEAS ULLA FORT HOSKINS DELTA URGUAY CAROLINA '•mmk. JACKSONVILLE 1SEA4.ANDEXCHAN<^ JOHN TYLER •INEWARK WALTER RICE Seafarers Log �\< ^ ' ' ' *• • ' ^ V -: L A Few Kind Words f / >K^^;6fSSi ii Have you never hand whittled |u . a pencil to a long fine point Ah! What a skill to have learned '• Have yoa never stirred the ice In your tipple with a pencil • for the want of a swizzle stick. pave you sicver bmwscd Ihrotjgh the dictionary with your twth clamped arouhd a pencil,' - X Sheqiime tome spiritually put hq hand on my arm and waited until1 relaxed, llookedather ^'^<ieep^y >ip, and finally d^ded . « to reveal her effect. .'-p/i'ly-. Loving we came to a plateau of emotion aettled whfa reasons like mmiatuie ibiami Traveling on was not hard affer'sundown. Do you doodle, compose graffiti," , ', /. work the cfosswords, then slip r- " your typewriter behind your ear ' whde you slurp a can of beer. ^ '<A. Do you pack your Underwood to the bar to jot down ' a beautiful number. ' Have you never scratched with pencil Ms thatmost unreachable spot , ' I can see you standing there between your shoulder blades. ^ ; With the sun catching highlights of your hair It^s the greatest but one. , . ' ' ^' Or running down the beach ' And lying close wdthin ray reach MnK>l»« ^ TOe you are far from me You are close m memory :Youme,near.;tp md ,. For you are in my mind to see. , y- ' t ^4. » - It ' The old man sits in his easy chair His gaze is fixed on empty air To you who look, there's nothing there Not so for him while life's still there. |fe s©^ hw With little work and lots of pli^ ; Again when he is as a man He thinks that life it has began. The years they come, and quickly go His hair is white as winter snow ^ey think he's full of fancy's now ,;!»^cn.hc 3itS'So;stiff.as,he^/si^ For he sees again the passing years With all their lankier and their tears The ships that hqhaES^^ To distant lands and home again. The sh^mates that once he Imew The jolly lads of a goodly crew He's not forgotten how in the night ?Tlkt tdtpedit^ The men that perished neath the wave Who are resting now in a sailor's grave, fust an old man's fancy you affirm y^ learn 3 ^ ^u For ffiaf his dreams And lives again the things he's seen While you are but an empty clod l^olEflbWsl^ a ]' • y''I-' Harold Lodditirt ^ r ^ . - N y,'' i . V- " S.I.Uk * ^ t made a boat of paper. ^ , And sailed it down the stream That was, when I was just a kid. And had a foolish dream. I pretended I was captam The chief mate, and all the crew And as I watched, my paper boat I sailed into ports all new, I sailed for twenty years or more And saw those ports so fine. : T^ suddenly I grew very old. For I had forgotten about time. Vi This nwst wonde^ Is something money cannot buy. My advice to every lad And I give it with a sigb- vn ff you want to sow your wild oats., ni ^ I thought of far away places. And wished that I could go To visit all those pretty spots. I saw in the picture show. IV Soon I grew up* to be a man And sailing I did try. I joined the S.I.U. in Baltimore This story is no lie. vin Then unite with a tmion With brothers good, and true, You sign on a clean ship: When you join the S.LU. V " It's not conflict, it's something else seething suspicion Everyone so up tight in anticipation An atmosphere of danger within the imagination San Juan so beautiful, yet so fragile Like cherry blossom shaken by the first breeze That cascade from Springtime trees. We're all escape artists I guess Vomit in the street we recognize the mess Cross over circle round out of reach The beach has the same feel as the city I've left behind It's not an English beach on a December day With only seagulls screaming in their quarrelous way But everything else relaxed and orderly v!- ' The wind though warm blows incessantly Throughout the whole area everything is watchful Perhaps it's because Tm unnerved, ill at ease : %ider crabs on the rocks watching with their bulbous eyes, Suddenly dashing sidelong into the pools or crevices Shrimps and tiny fish in rock pools torpedoing into the sand ts / �• ^- -i i- 198 Have Donated $100 or More to SPAD i^; The following Seafarers, 198 in all, have demonstrated an active interest in participating in political and legislative activities which both our fob security and our social and economic welfare, by votuniarily donating $100 or more to the Seafarers Political Activities DotuUior^SPAu) fund since the beginning of 1975. (The law prohibits the use of any union money, such as dues, initiation fees, etc., fon politick activities. The m<m effective way the trade unionist can take part in politics is through voluntary political contributions.) Three who have realized how important ^ SlU's voice be heard in the Halls of Congress have contributed $200, one has contributed $300, and one $500. Far the rest of the year, the LOG will be running the SPAD honor rolls because the Union feels that in the upcoming years our 'poliiical role must be maintained if the livelihoods of Seafarers are to be protected. Adams, W< Haot^AlA. V:'® Air,R.R ilMpdez^ Algina,J. ^ _ Manor Roll t Ha]^r,l}>.E Anderson, D» •• •. • itn Andeison,E. HooeycBtt,R. Loper, C. Miner, C.E. Neiia, L. 7J5k!CC®,J,77:7 Conklm^K. Iiigelforig<sen, E.S. Atensfidd,L.R. Miller, J. li^son, J. Saeco,M. Mitchell, R. Paladino, F. Mitci^W^L^ Papiiclii$,S.J. Sf^biron,S. Martian, T. A. Molina, F. ;paladis^ E,.'7::7 Srizer,R. Jones,L. Maf&^ J. Mollard,C. Parkhi,G.C. Sdteer,S. lofdan,R. Maithiez, O. A. Parrish, J. H. 7 Sliappo,Mi, Moo^,O.W. I^uriHrais,L.6U Sli^ard,E. McEarlaiid,»B.l$i Mooney,E.X. Payne, O. ^ini,H.C!i McKay,D. Morris, E» Pmm,h McMullin, C. Morris, W. ' :3^iiiIt^:R|^ Meaford,H. Morrison, J. X. ;^INBre^Ji, Mortenson, O. J. Petti, C. Jackson, CoD* Content, W.E. Jeiilttes,W. 'aiilliBMft DeGuzniaii,P. I' : • wski,T. Batchelor, A, 1^. ••r. - • Corietfa,P., Cnrti^T. ATeiy,R.H.^ E, R. . .1/. JiRs^iKS,J. ;^v ." Didomenico, J. iCanoa,M. DiGiorgio,J. K<dly,C. Dd%en,D. Klng,S. ^ Spei^r,G.'' ® V r--'. Spiegri,H.77 . - Milium Drozadk, F. M A. J. I pellinger,W, li ,S. •7-7'x Drozak,P» Knsnniato,K. Ducote,C. LaHaye,F. Dwyer,J. l>wyer,J. Lee,J.F. Edwards,R. Eibe>soB»N. EUis,P.0* iiiiiilppi Fay, J* ',7 A-' Bonser, L. 7 •" < • Ferreura,J. Mei»«r,C. ii Spuron,J. Stephens, Q. Porter, J. SSOQHomrHoii Pomeriane, R. • Leeper,B. V' Rettenfoacher, W. ,, Rkhardson, N. Lewis, J. ; 7 /•p" Buhaks, H. Riddle, D. 7 - • mmmm:Lindsey,H.S. pi|||^|pp7S7 LoleiiS, P< >r Gatewood, L. Lonias,A. . m- Riley, E. ;«Mi!PY,JC/» • Robertson, h. HaU, P. Robertson, T. Pnlver, E. B. Boyle, C. - ^ -K, r X'' 31 siBrannan,G. ' Brooks, S. To Garcia,^ .Weeks, J. 77:7^ • Gard,C.L. Date. White, W. aysiiii Contributor's Name • City Address S.S. No.. Gb^well, To SPAD is a separatesys|ttre|aited fung, ^fts ^proceeds arp used to fiirtbpr. Its objects and purposes including, but not limlted^wYurtliering tn#''pormcal, Itociai'ibir economic i^l^j^ts of Seafarer seamen, the preservation and furthering ot|the American Merchant Marine with iirfrftved employment opportunities for seamen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connibtion with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to politiljal litfeji candidates for elective office. Alf contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or deceived because of'force, job diplrimination, financial reprisal, or threat.of such conduct, or as a condition of membership in the Unlbn (SiUNA AGLIWD) or of employ­ ment. if a contribution is made by ^reason of the above improper^'ibonduct, notify the Seafarers Union nr ahnua address, a/fetroce certified mail ma!l uiithin or ^PAn SPAD at at tha the above within thSrtu thirty HaucAAntrihiitinn days ofyfhc contribution tnr for InuaettAAtiM investigation and appropriate action and refund, .iMnvbiUhtaiY. Support SPAD to protect and further your economic, political and social interests, Am||pn trade Gould, Te . Zip Code (A copy of our report filed with the appropriate su|liiiisory officer is (or will be) available for purchase from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Gover^ent Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402.) > CampbeUjA. Gucrtin, L. ' 1 m. yif',' $^20^ Signature of Solicitor ibell, 0. rain, R. . State Gill, F. 0. _ Butts, We W^h,J. $7noo^ 675 SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION FOURTH AVENUE BROOKLYN, N. Y. 11232 V- 'Ay'y- Brown, G. rTyler, E. ttp7:7:7 y-:!. Yaughan, Florous, C. D. ' *^ i^xclai^ 0. > / jiiiSB®®* mi'.- ' Ridii^Mu ' - ' ' Ajidesstei, J* £, ' Cohptoit,W. Connolly, M.W. . tovjno,L. 'f; MuwaUad, M. A« ; Itondo,C. P; 1975 l^ilson, C. wMr . *»«7. r$9flo3* Port- 33m /- • •'<" -r Have You Made Your SPAD Donafion This Year? •••- .Vr-v-'-'W- J, Seafarers Log Page 22 •a, .-yiyyil-y "J S "xri,IM- rt!-;: • ' -• a �|S;PA,I>) JE'iiiaii--' ''•'yyl; i'. J'-ft :v:;:^x3:^iit%ii f J,SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for I ' ,X.,.;fs.. „., ' - • • • 016011*6 ofce. • " • • "• • • •" m: i ' -'-X" f ., / i f -V-'-7 ( %: -. "'• ,• • pbies abd p^^ Sesiar^ nii^ attain lav^ whicb social, politieal and trade union objectives—and nrotect the jobs and jobsecurityofAnu^canseamen. . . ' f I I !*' '•' I, JONES ACP-^Juarahtees that a^ cargo shipped from-one American port to another goes on U.S.-flag ships. This Act is constantly being attacked by powerful lobbies in ^ashing^^ such as the oil companies. We must be able to fight these atta<jks. =2. VmCm ISLANDS LOOPHOLE—We must try to close the Bophole in the Jones Act which exempts the Virgin Islands from its provisions. The cargo that is daily shipped from a reinery in ttie Virgm Idands tO;Tr.S. east coast ports, if carried on r.S. ships^ would be sufficient to put a major portion of t^ ^.Svtanker fleet back^ t^ Pre^ly this oil is moved entirely by foreign-flag vessels. ^ U THIRD FLAG BILL—This piece of legislation would cotti lol die predatory rate cutting of non-national shipping lines ifedi are^ c^ unfairly with our American shipping iCrators. If these U.S. shipping lines leave certain foreign tradi lecanse of the rate cutting, it means less jobs for American hien» 6. NAVY ENCROACHMENT—The Navy has been expan< its operations at the expense of the privately owned, unionmanned U.S. merchant marine. We must be able to stop these cncroachmeht8 ^idi^^ a of three tugs t "commercial standards'\ These tugs should be chartered from private operators. The Navy must go to Congress for its fundsj SPAD donations are essential to be!b> u^ ;fight^ a^ Navy in the halls of Congress 7, CARGO PREFERENCE—K we cdbld get a cargo preferlaw into effect it would guarantee that of IJ.S. cargo would be carried on Americah-flag ships. Last year we were successful in getting^ a^^^^^ lll'i 1 L THREE-WATCH SYSTEM—Attacks have been made on le three-watch system for voyages under 1,800 miles. Certain >np8 are trying to switch to a two-watch system thereby enigeiing the job secnrity and the safety of seamen. We must >e able to combat these attacks. 5. TRADE REFORM ACT OF 1974r-The SIU helped enact provisions in this law covering service industries of which the maritime industry is a part. This means among other things that the harmful effects that discriminatory trade practices by .foreign nations have on U.S. service industies, including mari­ time, will be considered for the first time at the international rade talks in Geneva this fail. 7 ' J - • All contributions to SPAD are voluntary. The Jaw prohibits the use of any Union money, such as dues, initiation fees, etc., forpolitical activities. .; I > v politics—^and help enact favorable maritime laws such as those above—^is through voluntary political contributions to SPAD. Page 23 August, 1975 - ly'- . ..''.'H-7v--' . •• v-.'-i.-':. itV .V �MtM New SIU Pensioners <( ., m Consordo Padios 67, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1953 sailing in the steward department. Brother Padios received a Personal Safety Award in 1960 for riding an accident-free ship that year, the SS Kyska. He was bom in the Philippine Islands and is a resident of San Francisco. Agnstin T. Rosado, 65, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of Baltimore sailing as a bosun. Brother Rosado had sailed for 33 years and walked the picket line in the Greater N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961. He was bom in Cuba and is a resident of Brook­ lyn, N.Y. Franklin E. Hughes, 59, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York and sailed as a bosun. Brother Hughes had sailed for 28 years and attended a Piney Point Conference. Bom in Georgia, he is now a resident of Houston. Charles E. Turner, 62, joined the SIU in 1938 in the port of Mobile sailing as a chief steward. Brother Turner had sailed for 33 years and received a Personal Safety Award in 1960 for sailing aboard the accident• free ship, the SS Clairborne. He was bom in Pensacola, Fla. and is a resi­ dent of Mobile. Miguel L. Medina, 64, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of Baltimore sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Medina had sailed for 42 years. He was bom in Puerto Rico and is a resident of Houston. Ah S. Wong, 65, joined the SIU in the port of San Francisco in 1955 sailing as a 2nd cook. Brother Wong had sailed for 28 years and is a natu­ ralized U.S. citizen. Born in Chin Kung Province, China, he is a resi­ dent of San Francisco. Ernest C. Bine, 50, joined the SIU in the port of Frankfort, Mich, sail­ ing as an AB. Brother Blue had sailed for 22 years and is a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Born in Arcadia, Mich., he is a resident there. Stanley F. Sokol, 65, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of San Fran­ cisco and sailed as a recertified bo­ sun. Brother Sokol had sailed for 49 years. Bom in Poland, he is a natu­ ralized American citizen and is a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y. ANNUAL REPORT For the fiscal year ended September 30,1974 HARRY LUNDEBERG SCHOOL OF SEAMANSHff tothe 9. SUPERINTENDENT OF INSURANCE f..: 10. ofthe STATE OF NEW YORK NOTES: (1) All data in the Annual Report is to be copied from the Annual Statement. Where a copy of U.S. Department of Labor Form D-2 has been filed in lieu of pages 7 to 14 of the New York Annual Statement, Part IV—Section A of Form D-2 may be substituted for Page 3 herein. (2) The Annual Report is required to be filed, in duplicate, not later than five months after end of fiscal year. Address replies to New York State Insurance Department, 55 John Street, New York, New York 10038. (3) The data contained herein is for the purpose of providing general information as to the condition and affairs of the fund. The presentation is necessarily abbreviated. For a more comprehensive treatment, refer to the Annual State­ ment, copies of which may be inspected at the office of the fund, or at the New York State Insurance Department, 55 John Street, New York, New York 10038. ( J. t ;1 STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE (RESERVE FOR FUTURE BENEFITS) •\:- ADDITIONS TO FUf^D BALANCE •A Item 1. Contributions: (Exclude amounts entered in Item 2) (a) Employer (Schedule 1) $6,865,765.94 (b) Employee (c) Other (Specify) $ 6,865,765.94 (d) Total Contributions .. j 2. Dividends and Experience Rating Refunds from Insurance Companies 3. Investment Income: (a) Interest 263,822.82 (b) Dividends .... (c) Rents (d) Other (Speci^^) . / 263,822.82 (e) Tbtal Income from Investments , ' 4. Profit on disposal of investments ^X 5. Increase by adjustment in asset values of in- X ^ vestments ............................ Page 24 A. ' -.V ' 1,727.97 1,727.97 $ 7,131,316.73 8. Insurance and Aimuity Premiums to Insurance (Address of Fond) ii> John C. Ramsey, 65, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York sailing as a deck engineer. Brother Ramsey had sailed for 31 years and is a veteran of the U.S. Army's 6th Corps of Engineers. Born in Bed­ ford, Va., he is a resident of Frank­ lin, Pa. Laurence Reinchuck, 53, joined the SIU in 1948 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. Brother Reinchuck had sailed for 30 years and was a U.S. Navy radio operator in World War II. He is a native of Colchester, Conn, and is a resident of Houston. DEDUCTIONS FROM FUND BALANCE 275 20tfa Street, Brooklyn, New York 11215 !fi Charles J. Mitchell, 65, joined the SIU in 1939 in the port of MobUe sailing as a chief steward. Brother Mitchell had sailed for 41 years. He was bom in Mobile where he is still a resident. Other Additions: (Itemize) (a) (b) Interest on delinquencies; miscellaneous (c) Total Other Additions 7. Total Additions (Name of Welfare Fund) •i ' Kfaig Sea Koo, 65, joined the SIU in the port of San Francisco in 1955 sailing in the steward department. Brother Koo had sailed for 27 years and received a Personal Safety Award in 1960 for sailing aboard the accident-free ship, the SS Maiden Creek. Bom in Chekiang, China, which he left in 1943, he is now a resident of San Francisco. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. Carriers and to Service Organizations (Includ­ ing Prepaid Medical Plans) Benefits Provided Directly by the Trust or Separately Maintained Fund Payments to an Organization Maintained by the Plan for the Purpose of Providing Bene­ fits to Participants (Attach latest operating statement of the Organization showing detail of administrative expenses, supplies, fees, etc.) Payments or Contract Fees Paid to Independ­ ent Organizations or Individuals Providing Plan Benefits (Clinics, Hospitals, Doctors, etc.) Administrative Expenses: (a) Salaries (Schedule 2) (b) Allowances, Expenses, etc. (Schedule 2) .. (c) Taxes (d) Fees and Commissions (Schedules) (e) Rent (f) Insurance Premiums (g) Fidelity Bond Premiums (h) Other Administrative Expenses (Specify) Tabulating, employee benefits, office expense (i) Total Administrative Expenses Loss on disposal of investments Decrease by adjustment in asset values of in­ vestments Other Deductions: (Itemize) (a) Interest on mortgages (b) Provision for doubtful contributions receiv­ able; misc ..J (c) Total Other Deductions Total Deductions $: 378,439.26 3,573,865.27 49,261.15 9,000.42 3,597.84 24,221.31 7,434.55 400.03 1,262.90 25,144.60 120,322.80 626,135.97 9,242.13 85,310.52 94,552.65 $ 4,793,315.95 RECONCILEMENT OF FUND BALANCE 17. Fund Balance (Reserve for Future Benefits at Beginning of Year) 18. Total Additions During Year (Item 7) ....... 19. Total Deductions During Year (Item 16) 20. Total Net Increase (Decrease) 21. Fund Balance (Reserve for Future Benefits) at End of Year (Item 14, Statement of Assets and Liabilities) .......... I • « • ••• « • $ 9,834,097.76 7,131,316.73 4,793,315.95 2,338,000.78 $12,172,098.54 Seafarers Log �mmmm . ..i ' -• . 4 I' k, / A- •V !f Seafarers Welfare, Pension, and Vacation Plans Cash Benefits Paid June 26-iviiy 23,1975 Nnmber SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN ELIGIBLES Death In Hospital Daily @ $1.00 In Hospital Daily @ $3.00 Hospital & Hospital Extras Surgical Sickness & Accident @ $8.00 Special Equipment Optical Supplemental Medicare Premiums DEPENDENTS OF ELIGIBLES Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits in Hospital Surgical Maternity Blood Transfusions Optical PENSIONERS & DEPENDENTS Death Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors* Visits & Other Medical Expenses ., Surgical ............................. Optical Blood Transfusions Special Equipment Dental Supplemental Medicare Premiums MONTH TO DATE YEAR TO DATE 11 121 199 14 1 5,868 1 165 1 82 3,894 1,234 96 15 46,507 15 1,273 200 387 50 95 23 — 118 $ YEAR TO DATE 40,500.00 121.00 597.00 1,388.02 26.00 46,944.00 108.46 4,360.97 158.10 $ 242,445.30 3,894.00 3,702.00 9,084.63 971.92 372,056.00 1,867.87 34,183.49 10,056.30 2,565 409 734 109 12 908 96,297.31 1,780.43 12,638.00 6,200.00 — 2,943.03 554,272,12 15,998.16 97,450.48 30,380.25 883.00 23,128.77 , 11 169 89 7 60 — — — 1,968 . 94 1,152 779 90 491 116 5 11,794 35,000.00 20,507.14 3,035.53 917.00 1,136.05 — — — 13,455.90 284,000.00 170.065.47 29,082.27 13,800.25 11,354.96 72.00 3,589.15 1,706.00 82,656.30 1 74 9,359 2,348 13,298 25,005 72,549 14,042 80,409 167,000 Note; Pages 7 to 14 inclusive should not be completed by funds that have filed Form D-2 with the U.S. Department of Labor. Such funds are required to file a copy of the completed D-2 form with this statement. STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES ASSETS! MONTH TO DATE Richard L. Von Reiff Tarciana Suganob Von Reiff requests that you contact her as soon as pos­ sible at Lot 1 Block #8, Filtration St., Bo. Sta. Rita, Olongapo City, Phil­ ippines 2201. George H. Bryant 1- End of R^rting Year Item $ 247,084.88 1. Cash 2. Receivables: (a) Contributions: 1,309,383.76 f 1^ Employer ..................................... (2) Other (Specify) — (b) Dividends or Experience Rating Refunds 21,227.99 (c) Other (Specify) Due from other Plans; misc 3. Investments: (Other than Real Estate) (a) Bank Deposits at Interest and Deposits or Shares in Savings 3,963,806.63 and Loan Associations (b) Stocks: (1) Preferred (2) Common (c) Bonds and Debentures: (1) Government Obligations (a) Federal (b) State and Municipal (2) Foreign Government Obligations (3) Non-Government Obligations "... (d) Common Trusts: (1) (IdenUfy) (2) (Identify) (e) Subsidiary Organizations (Identify and Indicate Percentage of Ownership by this plan in the subsidiary) 6,324,371.31 (1) See schedule % (27 % 4. Real Estate Loans and Mortgages 5. Loans and Notes Receivable: (Otherthan Real Estate) (a) Secured 402,761.24 • (b) Unsecured 6. Real Estate: (a) Operated (b) Other Real Estate — 7. Other Assets: 57,577.90 (a) Accrued Income .... 4,604.57 (b) Prepaid Expenses 36.294.71 (c) Other (Specify) Fixed assets—net; security deposits $12,367,112.99 8. Total Assets .V.'-tri.- 4 .1 ' '1 •• It'!: I • ? •' Lucia Y. Bryant requests that you contact her as soon as possible at 778 B.M. Dimataga St., Lapu Lapu City, Philippines 6427. James Kenneth Haines Your wife requests that you contact her as soon as possible at #11, E.T., Olongapo City, Philippines. •i •:! I 231.40 27,910.90 288,345.34 2,024,611.59 573,911.15 3,467,295.30 345,289.90 • 3,400,820.65 $1,207,546.39 $8,892,727.54 Harold Schmidt requests that you contact him as soon as possible at 171 Governors Hill Rd., Oxford, Conn. 06483. S . -i I I •J Robert C. Crosley Teddy Hall requests that you contact him as soon as possible as 3308 Garden Oaks Apts., #125, Algiers, La. 70146. j.!.! Norman J. Kreye 41 > Please contact your mother as soon as possible. Herbert R. Newell 1 . Mary Newell requests that you con­ tact her as soon as possible at 529 W. 4th St. #3, Long Beach, Calif. Frank GQbert Ortiz Cecilia Ortiz requests that you con­ tact her as soon as possible at 1495 Rizal Ave., Olongapo City, Philippines 2201. LIABlLrnES 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. . -"J I Insurance and Annuity Premium Payable Unpaid Claims (Not Covered by Insurance) Accounts Payable Accrued Expenses .~ Other Liabilities (Specify) Mortgages payable Reserve for future benefits (Fund balance) Total Liabilities and Reserves • Ill,323.44 ,... 83,691.01 12,172,098.54 $12,367,112.99 iThe assets listed in this statement must be valued on the basis regularly used in valuing investments held in the fund and reported to the U.S. Treasury Department, or shall be valued at their aggregate cost or present value, whichever is lower, if such a statement is not so required to be filed with the U.S. Treasury Department. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE REPORT ON EXAMINATION: This fund is subject to periodic examination by the New York State Insurance Department. All employee-members of the fund, all con­ tributing employers and the participating unions may inspect the Reports on Examina­ tion at the New York State Insurance Department, upon presentation of proper credentials. If you wish to see the Report, please contact the New York State Insurance Department, Welfare Fund Bureau, 55 John Street, New York 10038—Telephone: 488-4161 (Area Code 212). OTHER INFORMATION: Also available for inspection—to the public generally— are the annual statements and registration documents filed by the Fund. These may be inspected during working hours at the above address, or at the olhce of the Fund. STATE OF. SS. COUNTY OF . . and. Trustees of the Fund and , affirm, under the penalties of perjury that.the contents of this Annual Report are true and hereby subscribe thereto. • . V. •. Employer trustee: I' August, 1975 .A'l t-' Alfred M. Pelton SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM TOTALS Total Seafarers Welfare Plan Total Seafarers Pension Plan Total Seafarers Vacation Plan Total Seafarers Welfare, Pension & Vacation Amount Personals .. -i- �1 jRnal 30epartures( SIU pensioner Willie F. Coppage, 61, died of a heart attack in Hamlet (N.C.) Hospital on Apr, 22. Brother Coppage joined the Union in the port of New York in 1960 sailing as a cook and baker. He had sailed for 36 years, walked the picket line in the N.Y. Harbor strike of 1961, was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II and also upgraded at the HLSS in Piney Point, Md. Born in South Carolina, he was a resident of Hamlet when he passed away. Inter­ ment was in Dobbins Memorial Park, Hamlet. Surviving are his widow; his mother, Fannie of Hamlet, and a daugh­ ter, Mrs. Kay Thompson of Sterling, Conn. SIU pensioner Wilbur L. Daniels, • , 70, succumbed to a heart attack in De Paul Hospital, Nor­ folk on May 19. Brother Daniels joined the Union in the port of Norfolk in 1968 sailing as a chief engineer for the Norfolk, Baltimore and Carolina Line from 1953 to 1971. He was born in Wanchen, N.C. and was a resident of Norfolk at the time of his death. Burial was in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk. Surviving is his widow, Mildred. f - SIU pensioner Abrain Guldsmit, 90, passed away on Jime 10 in Lake City, Fla. Brother Goldsmit joined the Union in 1938 in the port of New York sailing as a chief steward. He had sailed on U.S. flagships since 1921. Seafarer Goldsmit was on the picket line in the 1961 N.Y. Harbor strike, sailed on the SS Samuel Johnston (Eastern) in July 1942 and was a World War I veteran of the U.S. Army's Signal Corps Aviation Section. Bom in , Lithuania, he was a resident of Jack­ sonville. Burial was in Jacksonville. Vernon C. Bruer, 39, died in St. Louis on June 21. Brother Bruer joined the SlU-afiiliated IBU in the port of St. Louis in 1973 sailing for Orgulf Trans­ portation Co., National Marine Service, Inland Tugs and for the Gulf Canal Co. Surviving are two daughters, Janet of Clyde, Ohio and Barbara. H SIU pensioner John F. Butler, 72, succumbed to heart failure in St. Joseph's Hospital, Detroit on June 25. Brother Butler joined the Union in the port of Detroit sailing in the steward department. A native of Murfresboro, Tenn., he was a resident of Detroit. In­ terment was in Lincoln Cemetery, Ma­ comb, Mich. Surviving is his widow, Mabel. SIU pensioner Henry E. Smith, 72, died of heart failure in Baltimore City Hospital on May 31. Brother Smith joined the SlU-afliliated IB.U in the port of Baltimore in 1956 sailing as a deck­ hand. He was born in Baltimore and was a resident there. Burial was in Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Baltimore. Surviving is his widow, Ann. > i [ : -ii J .-!\•» SIU pensioner Artemlo N. Fernan­ dez, 72, died of a heart attack in Hos­ pital Poblacion Ng Mynila, Manila on Apr. 21. Brother Fer­ nandez joined the Union in 1948 in the port of New York sailing as cook. He had sailed for 20 years and was a 1959 lifeboat course graduate of the Andrew Furuseth Training School in Brooklyn, N.Y. A native of Sual, the Philippines, he was a resident there when he passed away. Seafarer Fernandez was a natu­ ralized American citizen. Burial was in St. Peter the Martyr R.C. Cemetery, Sual. Surviving is a nephew, Enrique F. Diaz of Manila. SIU pensioner Howard E. Fowler, 64, passed away in March. Brother Fowler joined the Union in 1939 in the port of Baltimore sailing as a chief elec­ trician. He had sailed for 35 years and served as an engine delegate. Born in South Carolina, he was a resident of Aiken, S.C. when he died. Charles W. Brustle, Jr., 51, died on June' 15. Brother Brustle joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of Philadel­ phia in 1968 saUing as a tankerman for the Interstate Oil Transportation Co. from 1966 to 1975, Berg Towing Co., the Gellehin Co., Graham Transportation Co., Marine Towing Co., Mariner Towing Co. and the Petro Chemical Co. in 1959. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. Bom in Pennsylvania, he w^s a resi­ dent of Wallin^ord, Pa. when he passed away. Surviving are his widow, Catherine, and two sons, Charles III and Wayne. William J. Conners, Jr., 58, suc­ cumbed to a heart attack in Candler General Hospital, i Savannah, on Apr. 5. .. Brother Conners joined the SIU in W mmM 1939 in the port of Savannah sailing as a fireman-watertender. He had sailed for 38 years and walked the picket line in the Greater N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961. A native of Savannah, he was a resident there when he died. Interment was in Bonaventure Cemetery, Savannah. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. N. L. Williamson of Pensacola, Fla. and a brother, Henry of Savannah. James V. Roberson, 66, passed away on Apr. 14. Brothe;Roberson joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1959 sailing as a firemanwatertender. He was born in Greenville, Ala. and was a resident of Bay Minette, Ala. at the time of his death. Surviving is his widow. Pearl. SIU • pensioner Thomas Landa, 76, died on June 9. Brother Landa joined the Union in 1938 in the port of New Orleans sailing as a chief cook. He had sailed for 45 years. Seafarer Landa was bom in Spain and was a resident of New Orleans. Surviving are his widow, Josephine; two sons, Thomas and Rich­ ard, and two daughters, Janet Maria and Mary Rose. SIU pensioner Tony S. Sbsa, 72, passed away on June 9 in Tampa General Hospital of acute re­ spiratory arrest. Brother Sosa joined the Union in 1945 in the port of Tampa sailing as a chief steward. He had sailed for 26 years. Bom in Tampa, he was a resident there. Interment was in Lake Carroll Cemetery, Hillsborough Coun­ ty, Fla. Surviving is his widow. Bertha. SIU pensioner Isaak Bouzin, 65, passed away on May 22 in San Francisco. Brother Bouzin joined the Union in the port of New York in 1961 sailing as a bosun. He had sailed for 2T years, was on the picket line in the Greater N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961, attended a Crews Conference at Piney Point in 1970 and was a wounded U.S. Army veteran in World War II. A na­ tive of Russia, he was a resident of San Francisco. Surviving are his widow, Lee; a son, Samuel of Chicago; two daughters, Phyliss and Harriet; a sister, Mrs. Pearl Bauman of Morton Grove, 111. and two nephews, Ge ild Bauman of Chicago and Raymond of Cook, 111. SIU pensioner Earbie N. Bracewell, 56, succumbed to a heart attack on the way to the University of Southern Alabama Medical Center in Mobile on May 9. Brother Bracewell joined the Union in the port of Mobile in 1957 sailing as an AB. He was a U.S. Navy veteran. Born in Alabama, he was a resident of Mobile when he died. Burial was in Serenity Memorial Gardens, Mobile. Surviving are his widow, Eloise; his mother, Mrs. J. Bracewell of Andalusia, Ala.; a sister, Mrs. Pearl N. Hall of Mobile; three sons, Roy, Leon and Floyd and five daughters, Carolyn, Malissa, Martha, Ruby and Charlotte. SIU pensioner Francis H. Sturgis, 74, passed away on June 22. Brother Sturgis joined the Union in 1946 in the port of Baltimore sailing as a second cook. He had sailed for 21 years and was a U.S. Navy Seabees veteran of World War II. He was born in Snow Hill, Md. and was a resi­ dent there when he died. Surviving is his widow, Eunice. SIU pensioner Emanuel S. VIodek, 60, died on May 27. Brother VIodek joined the Union in 1938 in the port of Boston sailing as a bosun. He had sailed for 41 years, helped to organize the port of Baltimore in 1938 and during 1942 sailed on the SS St. Olaf to the Red Sea with a load bombers and on the Murmansk Run to Molotov, U.S.S.R. A native of Terra Alta, W. Va., he was a resident there. Surviving are two brothers, Andrew of Terra Alta and Steven of Flourant, Mo. SIU pensioner Donald D. Wblttaker, 82, died of natural causes in Harlem Hospital Center, New York City, on June 18. Brother Whittaker joined the Union in the port of Baltimore in 1951 sailing as a steward utility. He had sailed for 23 years and was a naturalized U.S. citizen. Born in Barbados, the British West Indies, he was a resident of New York City. In­ terment was in Fair Lawn Cemetery, Fair Lawn, N.J. Surviving is his widow, Mary. SIU pensioner James E. Belch r, 54, died on Apr. 19. Brother Belcher joined the Union in the port of New Orleans in 1958 sailing ' as an AB. He had sailed for 28 years and was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. Born in Kentucky, he was a resident of Owingsville, Ky. when he passed away. Surviving are his mother, Jennie and a brother, Ora, both of Owingsville. John R. Hard Jr., 57, died on July 18. Brother Kurd joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of Philadelphia in 1961 sailing as a deckhand for Taylor & Ander­ son Towing and Lighterage Co. from 1955 to 1975. He was a U.S. Army Infantry veteran of World War II. Born in Linwood, Pa. he was a resident of Camden, N.J. Sur­ viving, is his widow, Rose. Carl F. Johnson, 36, died from an ac­ cidental gunshot head wound in De Paul Hospital, Nor­ folk on June 12. Brother Johnson joined the SIU in the port of Norfolk in 1971 sailing as an OS for McAllister Bros. He was an upgrader at Piney Point in 1972 and also attended an Educational Conference there. Seafarer Johnson was born in North Carolina and was a resident of Norfolk. Inter­ ment was in Rosewood Memorial Park Cemetery, Virginia Beach, Va. Surviv­ ing are his widow, Delma; his father, Floyd of Norfolk; a son, Carl; a daugh­ ter, Pamela, and a step-daughter, Wendy. Page 26 Seafarers.Log 'V — *•0 •Bt-.-r ''* - V �• — •:'. £-•' _ '• ~ ^ /• • . •ft Brother Bill Morris has been a Seafai'er for IS yeatrs, and he completed the Siy Bosun Recertification Program in June, 1975. Adding to his record of achieve­ ments, Brother Morris, who is a native of Jacksonville, Fla., recently returned to the Limdeberg School and earned his high school diploma through the GED Program there. Seafarer Morris left high school in the tenth grade. When asked to com­ pare his former school experiences with the high school equivalency program at HLSS, he replied, 'H'he Lundeberg School is most definitely different. The teachers here are real great. They give yoU as much individual time as you need." Bosrm Morris scored very well on his GED tests, and he credits at least part of his sucdess to his travels as a Seafarer. "I've pretty much covered the world in traveling, and that's a form of educaUon in itself." Brother Morris said that he would recommend the GED Program at HLSS to any Seafarer who did not have a high school diploma. "I'd tell hini to give it a try and come on through. It's a beautiful program." When Seafarer Morris was asked what he planned to do now that he had earned his diploma, he replied, "I'm going to do the same thing I was doing Seafarer Morris Gets High School Diploma I .®A' I ,r • .-• 1 5 f-i'i i i •ri-|. • i' f 'll .If •ft f • i Complete Lifeboat Course Ji ••fl' ^nrw'thfte°siu'"P'l'.Morris, who earned his high school'dipioma at the Lundeberg Sohool, gets some help from English. teacher Marilyn Grotzky. Assistant Cook Graduates ;I r' V' ?- f- •^ .hi I in •| .-*.'• • S , • ilf ( : f; fil I i.f'i I, -v,i i * Seafarer day Haga (center) displays his assistant cook certificate while Don Nolah, Steward Department instructor (left) and Charlie Andrews, head of Stewlard Department instruction at the Lundeberg School, look on. After finishing their lifeboat course at the Piney Point facility, Seafarers get together for a photo with their instructor, Abe Easter (far right). From left are: Angel Hernandez; Santiago Arroyo; Vincent Roman; Charles Ashcqm; Jose Calo, and Easter. II - -! i -t V J- ^ ' .... - Displaying their lifeboat certificates at the Harry Lundeberg School in Piney Point, Md., are, from the left: Seafarers Diego Santiago; Abdul Hassan; Manuel Holgbin, and John Fedesovich. August, 1975 Page 27 -s' �mm LUNDEBERG SCHCX)L EDUCATION • TRAINING • UPGRADING Course Descriptions and Starting Dates Deck Department ABLE SEAMAN The course of instruction leading to endorsement as Able Seanmn consists of classroom rand practical training to . in­ clude: Basic Seamanship; Rules "of the Road; Wheel Commands; Use of the Magnetic and Gyro Compass; Cargo Handling; Knots and Splices; Blocks and Booms; Firefighting and Emergency Pro­ cedures; Basic First Aid. Course Requirements: Able Seaman (12 Months—^Any Waters)—^You must be 19 years of age; have IZ months seatime as Ordinary !^aman, or be .a grad­ uate of HLS at Piney Point- and have eight months seatime as Ordinary Sea­ man; be able to pass the prescribed phys­ ical, including eyesight without. glasses of no more than 20/100—^20/100 cor­ rected to 20/40—20/20 and have nor­ mal color vision. Able Seaman (Unlimited — Any Wa­ ters)— You must be 19 years of age; have .36 months seatime as Ordinary Seaman or Able Seaman (12 Months); be able to pass the prescribed physical, including eyesight requirements listed above. Starting Dates: September 4, October 16, November 28. QUARTERMASTER Procedures; Emergency Launching Op­ erations. Included in the course is practi­ cal experience in launching, letting gOj rowing and maneuvering a lifeboat in seas, recovery of man overboard, fire­ fighting and emergency procedures. Course Requirements: Must have 90 days seatime in any^department. Starting Dates: September 4, 18; October 2, 16, 30; No­ vember 13, 28; December 11. Engine Department tomated Ships; Firefighting and Emer­ gency Procedures. Course Requirements: Must have rat­ ing (or passed examinations-for) FOWT, Electrician, Pumpman, Refrigeration En­ gineer, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist, Boilermaker, and Deck En­ gine Mechanic. Must show evidence of at least six months seatime in any one or a combination of the following ratings: FOWT, Electrician, Refrigeration, Pump­ man, Deck Engineer, Machinist, Boiler­ maker, or Deck Engine Mechanic. Starting Dates: September 18; October 16; November 13; December 11. The course of instruction leading to certification as QMED—r-Any Rating. (Qualified Member, of the Engine De­ partment) consists of classroom work and practical training to include: Parts of a Boiler and Their Function; Com­ bustible Control Systems; Steam and Water Systems; Fuel Oil Sjretems; Lubri­ cating Oil ^sterns; Hydraulic Oil Sys­ tems; Boiler Construction and Repair, Hand Tools and Their Use; Use of Met­ als; Machine Tool Operation; Com­ pressed Air Systems; Fundamentals of Electricity; Principles of Refrigeration; Safe Handling of Combustible Materials;, Piping and Valves, Pumps, Evaporators; Auxiliary Diesel Engines; Starting and Securing Main and Auxiliary Diesel En­ gines; Starting and Securing Main and Auxiliary Units; Engineering Casualty Control; All Codes of Operation of Au­ LIFEBOAT—Along with their instructor, Paul Allman (back row, far left), Sea­ farers pose for photo after successfully completing their lifeboat course at the Lundeberg School. In front, from left are: Jose Hipolito; Oscar Farzande; Coyt Propst, and Gonzalo Diaz. In back, from left are:-Allman; Phillip Huss; Jack Munsie; Richard Smallwood, and Jimmy Dryden. iliary Equipment; Starting and Securing Main Engines. Course Requirements: (If you have a Wiper endorsement only)—^Must be able to pass the prescribed physical, including eyesight without glasses of no more than 20/100—20/100 corrected to 20/50— 20/30 anil, have normal color vision. Must have six months seatime as Wiper, or be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have three months seatime as Wiper. (If you have an engine rating such as Electrician)—^No requirements. Starting Dates: September 22, November 3, January 12. Starting Dates: October 16, November 28, January 26. LIFEBOATMAN QMED—Seafarers who completed their QMED training at the Lundeberg School in Piney Point, Md. pose for a photo with their instructor, Bill Eglinton (far right). They are, from the left: Pat Edgell; Jim O'Donnell; Gordon Radam; John Trent; Charles Eagleson; Ruben Velez; R. Zeller; Jim Sharpless; Michael McKnoght; Ben Freeman; Harris Patterson, and Eglinton. SIU Scholarship Program One college and two post secondary trade/vocational school scholarships are awarded to Seafarers each year. These scholarships have been specially de­ signed to meet the educational needs of Seafarers. Application requirements are geared for the man who has been out of school several years, so you will x)nly be com­ peting with other seamen With similar educational backgrounds. The awards are granted in April, but you should begin your application process now. These are the scholarships offered: 1. Four-year.college degree scholar- Page28 The course -of instruction leading to. endorsement as FOWT (Fireman, Watertender and/or Oiler) consists of class­ room work and practical training to in­ clude: Parts of a Boiler and Their Func­ tion; Steanr and Water Cycle; Fuel Oil and Lube Systems; Fire Fighting and Emergency Procedures. Also included is practical training aboard one of the ships at the school to include: Lighting a Dead Plant; Putting Boilers on the Line; Changing Burners; Operation of Aux- QMED-Any Rating The course of instruction leading to certification as Quartermaster consists of Basic Navigation instruction to include Radar; Loran; Fathometer; RDF; and also iHcludes a review of Basic Seaman­ ship, use of the Magnetic and Gyro Compass; Rules of the Road; Knots and Splices; Firefighting and Emergency Pro­ cedures. Course Requirements: Must hold en­ dorsement as Able Seaman (Unlimited — Any Waters). The course of instruction leading to certification as Lifeboatman consists of classroom study and practical training to include: Nomenclature of Lifeboat; Lifeboat -Equipment; Lifeboat Com­ mands; Types of Davits and Operating FOWT ship. This award is in the amount of $10,000. 2. Two-year community or junior col­ lege or post secondary trade/voca­ tional schpols scholarships. Thesie awards are in the atnount of $5000. The trade/vocational awards offer var­ ious options if you wish to continue shipping. In such a program you may develop a trade or skill which would im­ prove your performance aboard ship as well as help you obtain a better paying job when you are ashore. Eligibility requirements are as follows: I. Must be under 35 years of age. ..This may be waived for Seafarers who have completed one or more years in an accredited college or university. 2. Have not less than two years df actual employment on vessels of companies signatorv to Seafarers Welfare Plan. 3. Have one day of employment on a vessel in the sixth-month period - immediately proceeding date of application. DIESELS The four-vveek course covers: types, designs, construction and characteristics of various diesel engines; nomenclature and principal design features of all parts of diesel engines; formulas and hydraulic 4. Have 90 days of employment on a vessel in the previous calendar year. Pick up a scholarship application now. They are available in the ports or you may write to the following address and request a copy of the Seafarers Applica­ tion: ' Seafarers Welfare Plan College Scholarships 275 20th Street Brooklyn, New York 11215 Scholarships For Dependents Four scholarships are awarded to de­ pendents of Seafarers. These fqur-year scholarships are for $10,000 each at any accredited college or university. If you have three years sea time, encourage your children to apply. They should request the Dependents Application from the above address.* Seafarers Log �The course of instruction leading to cer­ tification as Refrigerated Container Mqchamc consists of both classroom and on-the-job training that includes the fol­ lowing: instruction covering all unifTon refrigeration, electrical and engine tune-up on gasoline and diesel units, operation, maintenance and trouble shooting on all refrigeration units, instruction of funda­ mentals of operation and servicing and diagnostic procedures used with electrical circuitry. Course Requirements: Applicants must hold Coast Guard endoisements as Elec­ trician and Refrigerating Engineer or QMED-Any Rating. Length of Course: The normal length of the course is four (4) weeks. Starting Date: November 17. WELDING The course of instruction in basic welding consists of classroom and onthe-job training including practical train­ ing in electric arc welding and cutting; and oxy-acetylene brazing, welding and cutting. On completion of the course, an HLS Certificate of Graduation will be awarded. Course Requirements: Must hold en­ dorsement as QMED—Any Rating. Starting Dates: September 4; November 28; December 11. HARRY LUNDEBERG SCHOOL OF SEAMANSHIP UPGRADING APPLICATION Name. (First) (Last) Address Date of Birth. (Middle) . Telephone #. Book Nupnber District Seniority Date Book Was Issued (Area Code) Port Presently Registered In_ .Port Issued. Endorsement(s) Now Held _ Social Security #_ Piney Point Graduate: • Yes Entry Program: From, No • (if so, fill in below) . to. (Dates Attended) . Endorsement(s) Received Upgrading Program: From. to. (Dates Attended) EndQrsement(s) Received, Do you hold a letter of completion for Lifeboat: • Yes • No; Fire Fighting: Dates Available for Training • Yes • No — I Am Interested In: DECK • AB Unlimited • Quartermaster • Lifeboatman • • • • • • • ENGINE FWT Oiler Dk.Mech. Reefer Boilermaker LNG/LPG Diesel • • • O • • • STEWARD Dk. Eng. • Cook & Baker Jr. Eng. • Chief Cook Pumpman • Steward Machinist Welder Advanced Pumpman Procedures Advanced Electrical Procedures • Refrigeration Container Mechanic RECORD OF SEAUME — (Show only amount needed to upgrade in rating checked above or attach letter of service, whichever is applicable.) SHIP SIGNATURE RATING HELD DATE OF SHIPMENT DATE OF DISCHARGE DATE RETURN^ COMPLETED APPLICATION TOr LUNDEBERG UPGRADING CENTER, PINEY POINT, MD. 20674 I August, 1975 ••A- The test will be sent to the Lundeberg School for grading and evaluation. Or write directly to the Harry Lundeterg School. A test booklet and an answer sheet will be mailed to your home or to your ship. Complete the tests and mail both the test booklet and the answer sheet to the Lundeberg School. (See application.on this page.) During your stay at the school, you will receive room and board, study ma­ terials and laundry. Seafarers will pro­ vide their own transportation to and from the ^hool. Following are the requirements for eligibility for the Lundeberg High School Program: 1. One year's seatime. 2. Initiation fees paid in foil. 3. All ontstanding monetary obliga­ tions, such as dnes and loans paid in fuD. i.. i .'A"- 1. I- - 'i'f / meet the requirements listed above and I am interested in furthering my edu­ I cation. I would like more information on the Lundeberg High School Program. 1 '"-^1 I j Name Steward Department The course of instruction includes classroom and on-the-job training. The Chief Steward will select food and stores for a long voyage to include nutritionally balanced daily menus. He will partici­ pate in all phases of steward department operations at the school, including com­ missary, bake shop and galley. Course Requirements: Three years seatime in ratings, abbve Third Cook and hold "A" Seniority in the SIU; or six months seatime as Third Cook or Assis­ tant Cook; six months as Cook and Baker; six months seatime as Chief C(X)k and holder of a Certificate of Satisfac­ tory Completion from the HLS Assis­ tant C(K}k, Second Cook and Baker, and Chief Cook Training Programs; or 12 months seatime as Third Cook or As­ sistant Cook, 12 months seatime as Cook and Baker, and six months seatime as Chief Cook, and holder of a Certificate of Satisfactory Completion of the HLS Chief Cook Training Program. Starting Dates: September 4, 18; October 2, 16, 30; No­ vember 13, 28; December II, 26; January 8. ASSISTANT COOK The course of instruction for the rat­ ing Assistant Cook includes classroom and on-the-job training in preparing and cooking fresh, canned and frozen vege­ tables; how to serve vegetables hot, cold or as salad; menu selection of vegetables to attain the best methods for prepara­ tion, portiqn control, dietary values and serving procedures. Course Requirements: Twelve months seatime in any Steward Department En­ try Rating. Entry Ratings who have been accepted into the Harry Lundeberg School and show a desire to advance in the Steward Department must have a minimum of three months seatime. Starting Dates: September 4, 18; October 2, 16, 30; No­ vember 13, 28; December 11, 26; January 8. COOK AND BAKER The course of instruction includes classroom and on-the-job training in bak­ )' Book No. I Address I (Street) (City or Town) I I Last grade completed Last year attended I I Complete this form and mail to: Margaret Nalen I Director of Academic Education I Harry Lundeberg School I Piney Point, Maryland 20674 I CHIEF STEWARD (Zip Code) (State) Thirty-two Seafarers and one Inland , Boatman have already successfully com­ pleted studies at the SIU-IBU Academic Study Center in Piney Point, Md., and have achieved high school diplomas. The Lundeberg High School Program in Piney Point offers all Seafarers—re­ gardless "of age — the opportunity to achieve a full high school diploma. The study period ranges from four to eight weeks. Classes are small, permitting the teachers to concentrate on the individual student's progress. Any Seafarer who is interested in taking advantage of this opportunity to continue his education can apply in two ways: Go to an SIU office in any port and you will be given a GED Pre-Test. This test will cover five general areas: English Grammar and Literature; So­ cial Studies, Science and Mathematics. Mo./Day/Year (Street) (City) High School Program Is Available to All Seafarers OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF REFRIGERATED CONTAINERS principles; introduction to fuel, air, lubri­ cation and exhaust systems; use of vari­ ous gauges, meters and instruments used on diesel engines; care, operations main­ tenance and recording of diesel engine performance; sign^tls used between bridge and engine room; fundamentals of elec­ tricity and refrigeration; basic fire fight­ ing, first aid and safety. Course Requirements: No require­ ments for those who are not interested in receiving the Coast Guard license. Starting Date: October 20. < i- •• , i • I' : f (Zip) I ing bread, pies, cakes and cookies; prep­ aration of desserts such as custards, pud­ dings, c:anned fruit and gelatin desserts. The Cook and Baker will be able to de­ scribe preparation of all breakfast foods, and be familiar with menu selection of breakfast foods, and bread and desserts for appropriate meals. Course Requirements: Twelve months seatime as Third Cook; or 24 months seatime in Steward Department; six months of which must be as Third Cook or Assistant Cook; or six months as Third Cock or Assistant Cook and a holder of a Certificate of Satisfactory Completion from the HLS Assistant Cook Training Course. Starting Dates: September 4, 18; October 2, 16, 30; No­ vember 13, 28; December 11, 26; January 8. ^ ii- :'A i -t ; 'a' -V Y. - I" 1 I' - I v-r 1 l- •», : 'If CHIEF COOK The course of instruction includes classroom and on-the-job training in preparation of soups, sauces and gravies. The student will be able to describe prep­ aration of thickened or clear SOU|K, and explain preparation and use of social sauces and gravies. The Chief Cook will be able to state the primary purpose of cooking meat and define cooking terms used in meat cookery, and describe prin­ ciples and methods of preparing and cooking beef. pork, veal, lamb, poultry and seafood. Course Requirements: Twelve months seatime as Cook and Baker; or three years seatime in the Steward Depart­ ment. six months of which must he as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, and six months as Cook and Baker; or six months seatime as Third Cook or Assist­ ant Cook and six months seatime as Cook and Baker, and holder of a Cer­ tificate of Satisfactory Completion of the HLS Assistant Cook, and Cook and Bak­ er Training Program; or 12 months sea­ time as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and six months seatime as Cook and Baker, and holder of a Certificate of Satisfactory Completion of the HLS Cook and Baker Training Program. Starting Dates: September 4, 18; October 2, 16. 30; No­ vember 13, 28; December 11, 26; January 8. 'ii' I ' Note: Courses and starting dates subject to change at any time. Any change will be noted in the LOG. Page 29 i.1 • : �M "f - i -' t' "i" f• Malcolm Cross Seafarer Mal­ colm Cross, 60, has been shipping with the SIU since 1944, and started sailing as bosun in 1954. A TuUive of Minne­ sota, he now makes his home in Carson, Calif, with his wife Zelah. Brother Cross ships from the port of Wilrnington. S' ' •I i if' I' v; r;• i> • 'r t Williaiit Craii^ord Seafarer William Crawford, 46, has been a membt; of the SIU since 1941, and has been ship­ ping out as bosun since 1963. A na­ tive of Jacksonville, he ships from that port and continues to make his home there with his wife Doris. Walter Gostavson Seafarer Walter Gustavson, 50, has been a member of the SIU since 1943, and has been ship­ ping out TW bosun since 1968. A na­ tive of New York, he ships, from that port and continues to make his home there with his wife Ida. • \. ;I I/. Tom Kelsey Seafarer Tom Kelsey,50,has been shipping with the SIU since 1950, and started shipping, as bosun eight years ago. A native of Estonia, Brother Kelsey now makes — — his home in Sparks, Nev. He ships from the port of San Francisco. George Tell J-: Seafarer George Tell first sailed with the SIU in 1964. Brother Tell sails in the engine room and obtained his FOWT endorse­ ment at the Harry Lundeberg School before attending the 'A' Seniority Program. He is a native of Stockholm, Sweden and now lives in Seattle. Brother Tell also ships out of the port of Seattle. ]}• 12 More Bosuns Graduate Anodier group of Seaiar«rs gradu­ ated from the Sill's Bosuns Recertification Program this montih and hare rejoined their with a greater knowledge of their Union and its histoiy, and the state of the entire mari­ time industry. In the more than two years time since it was instituted, tte Bosuns Recertification Program has made great strides in educating die many Seaforers who have participated in it. These men, the leaders of the unlicensed crews on SlU-contracted ships, have spent two months learning ahout the SIU, its past, where it stands today, and where it will, go in the future, and the present state and future of the U.S. maritime industry. The first four weeks of the program are spent at the Harry Lundebeig School of Seamanship. Here die men partake in classes on Union educadon and Union history, and also study die SIU contract, constituHon, and benefit plans. They leam about the maritime industry and the new ships being con­ structed; they take firefighting and first hid courses, and also get a taste of politics with visits to Washington. The second month of the program is qient at Union Headquarters in New York. It is here that the bosuns see die operation of dieir Union in action. They visit all the departments, includ­ ing r^ords, claims, data center, die control room and the LOG. The men also asiist in paying off vessels coming into New York; in registering men for shipping," and' paying visits to the USPHS hospHd in the area. James Sheets Seafarer Jim Sheets, 46, has been shipping with the SIU since 1946,and started sailing as bosun in 1951. A native of Virginia, Brother Sheets now ships from the port of Baltimore where he makes his homf with his wife Carol, William Joyner Seafarer Bill Joy­ ner, 47, has been sailing with the SIU since 1954, and be­ gan shipping out as bosun in 1963. A native of Ft. Valley, Ga., he now ships from the port of Houston where he makes his home. William Fell Seaf arer Bill Fell, 49, has been a member of the SIU since 1946, and he has over three years time shipping as bo­ sun. A native of I New York, he now Yf ' makes his home in II Montgomery, N.Y. and ships from the port of New York. Gregory Troche - Seafarer Gregory Troche, 51, has been with the SIU since 1940, and has been shipping as bosun since 1945. A native of Puerto Rico, he ships from the port of Mobile where he makes his home with his wife Martha. • The main goal and objective of this program has been better communi­ cation. Through programs such as this one and the *A' Seniority Upgrading Program, that goal is being accom­ plished. Six rooie Seafarers have earned tiieir lifidl. Union membership this month Itj^ugh the 'A* Seniority Upgrading |p|ogiam, bringing the total number of ISeafarers who have cbmjrteited diis proliram )(o 173. They are Jay Barnett^ I Charlie Wr^f, Gregory Strauss, Alton iiimig, George Tell and Gregpiy Blasjquez. jBy att^i^^ memIbem improve their opportunities for Ishipping, sharpen their seafaring skills at the same time gain a better , imdersfanding of the SIU, its purposi!^ its E^als, its prdblems and its benefits. This/means that the men who grad­ uate from the 'A' Seritority program be­ come valuable additions to our Uniob; inembeiship--ra membership which has always taA^h j^e m its profession^ skills, lis strung job secuilty smd iii active Union pa^cipatiom-^ they are well prepared to take on the responsibilities and obligations of a: *A' book member of the SIU. -.v r." Alton Long Seafarer Alton Long first sailed with the SIU in 1966. Before at­ tending the 'A' Seniority Program, Brother Long ob­ tained his FOWT endorsement at the Lundeberg School. A native of Plattsburg, N.Y., Brother Long now lives in Champlain, N.Y. He ships out of the port of Baltimore. Burton Owen Seafarer Burton Owen, 64, has been I a member of the \ SIU since 1946,and \ began shipping out as bosun the same \ year. A native of Spanish Honduras, < / Brother Owen now ships from the port of Houston where he makes his home with his wife Joyce. Ferlton Mears Seafarer Ferlton I Mears, 44, has been a member of the I SIU since 1950,and I started shipping out I as bosun 10 years I ago. A native of Virginia, he now 1 makes his home in \ Brodnax, Va. with nis wife Toni. Brother Mears ships from the port of New York. John Worley Seafarer John Worley, 44, has been a member ^of the SIU since 1949, and started shipping out as bosun eight years ago. A native of McDavid, Fla., % he now makes his home in Daly City, Calif, with his wife Hana. Brother Wor­ ley ships from the port of San Fran­ cisco. , Charlie Wright SIX Receive • Jay Bamett Seafarer Jay Bur­ nett, 19, has been sailing with the SIU since his graduation from the Lundeberg School 3V2 years ago. •Brother Bur­ nett got his FOWT endorsement at Pin^ ey Point before at­ tending the 'A' Seniority Program. A native of Mobile, Brother Burnett con­ tinues to live in that city and ships out of that port. After completing both phases of this program the Recertified Bosun is much better qualified in all the aspects of his job. He is more familiar with the tech­ nological advances of the new vessels uhich have been buflt, he can hold more informative shipboard meetings and is better able to answer questions and setde beefs. All of this has made for much smoother voyages. Edmimd Abolay Seafarer Ed Abulay, 54, has been shipping with the SIU since 1939, and has been sailing as bosun for 29 years. A native of Portu­ gal, Brother Abulay^ how makes his home in Woodbury, N.J. with his wife Mary. He ships from the port of Phila­ delphia. Seafarer Charlie Wright, 21, has been sailing with the SIU since his graduation from the Harry Lundeberg School in 1972. Sailing in the engine room, Brother Wright returned to Piney Point for his FOWT endorse­ ment before attending the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Prffgram. A native and resi­ dent of New York City, Brother Wright ships out of that port. Gregory Blasquez Gregory Strauss Seafarer Gregory Strauss, 22, has been sailing with the SIU since 1968. Brother Strauss studied for his QMED endorse­ ment at Piney Point before attending the seniority upgrading program. A _ native and resident of Tampa, Brother Strauss usually ships from the port of Houston. Seafarer Gregory Blasquez, 24, has been sailing with the SIU for five years. A graduate of the Lundeberg School, Brother Blasquez also obtained his QMED endorse­ ment there, before attending the seniority upgrading pro­ gram. Seafarer Blasquez is a native and resident of Concord, Calif. He ships out of the port of San Francisco. Seafarers Log �IWIIlt.ll. ••k4 272 Seafarers Complete Bosun Program Following are the names and home ports of the 272 Seafarers who have successfully completed the SIU Bosuns Recertification Program. These men have gone aboard our contracted ships to lead the SIU unlicensed crews, and they have held informative meetings, settled beefs, miswered questions and con­ tributed toward smoother voyages. The two-year-old Bosuns Recertification Program is one of the most important and successful upgrading programs the SIU has ever undertaken. It is through the participation of SIU bosuns in this program, and the education of the unlicensed crew, that the job security of the entire membership will be assured. Abulay, Edmund Philadelpliia Aguiar, Jose, New Yoifc Allen, Enos, San Francisco Allen, J. W., Seattle Altstatt, John, Houston Aroat, Kasmoin, New York Anderson, Alfred, Norfolk Anderson, Edgar, New York Annis, Seorge, New Orleans Antonlou,Angelo, New York Aponte, Felix, New York Armada, Alfonso, Baltimore Atkinson, David, Seattle Backrak, Daniel, Wilmington Baker, Elmer, Houston Baker, William, Houston Bankston, Claude, New Orleans Barnhlll, Elmer, Houston Baudoin, James, Houston Beavers, Norman, New Orleans Bechllvanis, Nicholas, New York Beck, Arthur, San Francisco Beeching, Marion, Houston Berger, David, Norfolk . Bergeria, Steve, Philadelphia Beye, Jan, New York Bojko, Stanley, San Franciscn Boney, Andrew, Norfolk Bourgot, Albert, Mobile Bowman, Jack, Seattle Boyle, Charles, New Orleans Braunstein, Herbert, Wilmington Brendle, Mack, Houston Broadus, Robert, Mobile Brooks, Tom, New York Browning, Ballard, Baltimore Bryan, Ernest, Houston Bryant, Vernon, Tampa Burch, George, New Orleans Burke, George, New York Burton, Ronald, New York Busalacki, Joseph, Jacksonville Bushong, William, Seattle Butterton, Walter, Norfolk Butts, Bobby, Mobile Butts, Hurmon, Houston Cain, Hubert, Mobile Caldeira, Anthony, Houston Calogeros, Demetrlos, Seattle Carbone, Victor, San Juan Carey, John, New York Casanueva, Michael, New Orleans Castro, Guiliormo, San Juan Chestnut, Donald, Mobile Chlasson, Richard, New Orleans Christenberry, Richard, San Francisco Chrlstensen, Christian, San Francisco Christiansen, Egon, San Francisco CIsleckl, John, San Francisco Clegg, William, New York Cofone, William, Wilmington Colson, James, Seattle Cooper, Fred, Mobile Craddock, Edwin, New Orleans Crawford, William, Jacksonville Cross, Malcolm, Wilmington Curry, Leon, Jacksonville Dakin, Eugene, Boston D'AmIco, Charles, Houston Dammeyer, Dan, New York Darville, Richard, Houston Davies, John, New York Delgado, Julio, New York Dickinson, David, Mobile Dixon, James, Mobile Donovan, Joseph, Boston Drake, Woodrow, Seattle Drewes, Peter, New York Duet, Maurice, Houston Dunn, Beverly, Mobile Eckert, Arne, Seattle Eddins, John, Baltimore Edelmon, Bill, Houston Faircloth, Charles, Mobile Farhi, Israel, Houston Fell, William, New York Ferrera, Raymond, New Orleans Finklea, George, Jacksonville Flowers, Eugene, New York Foster, James, Mobile Foti, Sebastian, Wilmington Frey, Charles, Jacksonville Funk, William, New York Gahagan, Kenneth, Houston Garner, James, New Orleans Garza, Peter, Houston Gavin, Joseph, Houston Giangiordano, Donato, Philadelphia Giannlotis, John, New York Glllain, Robert, Jacksonville Gilllkin, Leo, San Francisco Gomez, Jose, New York Gonzalez, Jose, New York Gorbea, Robert, New York Gorman, James, New York Gosse, Fred, San Francisco Green, John, Baltimore Greenwood, Perry, Seattle Grima, Vincent, New York Guadamud, Luis, New Orleans Gustavson, Walter, New York Hager,Bertil, New York Hale, William, New Orleans Hanhack, Burt, New York Hanstvedt,AHred, New York Harvey, Lee J., New Orleans Hawkins, Tom, Seattle Hazel, John, New Orleans Hellman, Karl, Seattle Hicks, Donald, New York Hllhum, Thomas, Mobile Hill, Charles, Houston HIrsh, Burton, Baltimore Hodges, Raymond, Mobile Hodges, Raymond W., Baltimore Hogge, Elbert Baltimore Homka, Stephen, New York Hovde, Arne, Philadelphia Ipsen, Oria, New York James, Calvata, New York Jaedora,StaRiey, New York JaRsaM,S«eR, New York JeheieiLFM^Mille Jehesea. RavrnqlM, Houston Joseph, Loyal, Philadelphia Joyner, William, Honston Justus, Joe, JacksonviHe Karatzas, Tom, Baltimore Karlsson, Bo, New York Kelsey, Tom, San Francisco Kerageorgiou, Antolne, New Orleans, Kerngood, Morton, Baltimore Kingsley, Jack, San Francisco Kleimola, William, New York Knoles, Raymond, San Francisco Koen, John, Mobile Konis, Perry, New York Koza, Leo, Baltimore Krawczynski, Stanley, Jacksonville Lambert, Reidus, New Orleans Landron, Manuel, San Juan Lasso, Robert, San Juan Latapie, Jean, New Orleans Lavolne, Raymond, Baltimore Lawton, Woodrow, Baltimore LeClair, Walter W., New York Lee, Hans, Seattle Levin, Jacob, Baltimore Libby, George, New Orleans Lineberry, Carl, Mobile Mackert, Robert, Baltimore Maldonado, Basllo, Baltimore Manning, Denis, Seattle Martineau, Tom, Seattle Mattioli, Gaetano, New York McCaskey, Earl, New Orleans McCollem, John, Boston McGinnis, Arthur, New Orleans McKinney, Melville, Philadelphia Mears, Ferlton, New York Meehan, William, Norfolk Mcffert, Roy, Jacksonville Merrill, Charles, Mobile Michael, Joseph, Baltimore Miller, Clyde, Seattle Mitchell, Wiinam, Jacksonville Mize, Cyril, San Francisco Mladonich, Ernest, New Orleans Moen, Irwin, Baltimore Monardo, Sylvester, New Orleans Morales, Esteban, New York Morris, Edward Jr., Mobile Morris, William, Baltimore Morris, William, Jacksonviile Moss, John, New Orleans Moyd, Ervin, Mobile Mollis, James, Mobile Murry, Ralph, San Francisco Myrex, Luther, Mobile Nash, Waiter, New York Nicholson, Eugene, Baltimore Nielsen, Vagn, New York Northcutt, James, San Francisco Nuckols, Biliy, New York O'Brien, William, New York O'Connor, William, Seattle Olesen, Carl, San Francisco Olson, Fred, San Francisco Olson, Maurice, Boston Oromaner, Albert, San Francisco Owen, Burton, Houston Paiino, Anthony, New York Palmer, Nick, San Francisco Paradise, Leo, New York Parker, James, Houston Parker, William, New Orleans Pedersen, Otto, New Orleans Pehler, Frederick, Mobile Pence, Floyd, Houston Perry, Wallace, Jr., San Francisco Pierce, John, Philadelphia Pollanen, Viekko, New Orleans Poulsen, Verner, Seattle Pressly, Donald, New York Pryor, Clarence, Mobile Puchalski, Kasimir, San Francisco Puglisi, Joseph, New York % ML 9 — " ' •ii'.-•t ,r- i• Pulliam, James, San Francisco Radich, Anthony, New Orleans Rains, Horace, Houston Rallo, Salvador, New Orleans Reeves, William, Mobile Rtchburg, Joseph, Mobile Rihn, Ewing; New Orleans Riley, William, San Francisco Ringuette, ilibert, San Francisco Rivera, Alfonso, San Juan Rodrigues, Lancelot San Juan Rodriguez, Frank, New York Rodriguez, Ovidio, New York Ruley, Edward, Baltimore Sanchez, Manuel, New York Sanford, Tommie, Houston Schwaiz, Robert, Mobile Self, Thomas, Baltimore Selix, Fioyd, San Francisco Sernyk, Peter, New York Sheets, James, Baltimore Sheldrake, Peter, Houston Shorten, James, San Francisco Smith, Lester, Norfolk Sokol, Stanley, San Francisco Sorel, Johannes, Jadcsonville Spuron, John, San Francisco Stockmarr, Sven, New York Suchocki, Leonard, San Francisco Swearingen, Barney, Jacksonviile Swiderski, John, New York Teti, Frank, New York Theiss, Roy, Mobile Thompson, J. R., Houston Ticer, Dan, San Francisco Tillman, William, San Francisco Tirelli, Enrico, New York Todd, Raymond, New Orleans Tolentino, Ted, San Francisco Troche, Gregory, Mobile Turner, Paul, New Orleans Ucci, Peter, San Francisco Velazquez, William, New York Waliace, Edward, New York Wallace, Ward, Jacksonville Wallace, William, Mobiie Wardiaw, Richard, Houston Weaver, Harold, Houston Whitmer, Alan, New York Wingfield, P. G., Jacksonville Woods, Malcolm, San Francisco Workman, Homer, New Orleans Woriey, John, San Francisco Zaragoza, Roberto, New York Zeloy, Joseph, Hew Orleans tt'i : 173 Seafarers who have completed the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program have had the opportunity td learn about their Uniort and its activities, htalMi them good, inforrned:UniortmerriberSi these mm delegate's fob aboard ship and put this rtew knowledge to work. Following are the names and departments of the 173 Seafarers wfU> have tmnpkted theSeniority Up^ Adams, Francis, Deck Allen, tawreilce, Engine ^ Allison^ Murpiv, Eiij^ne Ahmad, Bin, Deck Ames* Allan, Deck lAndrepont, P. J., EnglMP Arnold, Mott, Deck Barnett, Jay, Engine Bartoi, Thomas, Deck ater, Alas, Es^se; I Bean, P. L., Deck I Beauverd, ArUiur, Engine I Bellinger, Wiiiiam, Steward Berutis, William, Deck BlacklMi, Richard, Engine Biasquez, Bregoty, Engine iohin, James, Deck Bolen, Timotty, Oedt Boles, John, Eng^ bill, Russell, Deck hH Maria, Steward Burke, Timothy, Deck Burnette, Barney, Steward ;Cammuso, Frank, Deck vCarharti David, Deck tCarruthers, Francis, Engine iOastie, Stephen, Deck iCIark, Garrett Deck Colangeto, Joseph, Beck iConkiin, Kevin, Engine iCnrreH. Paul, Engine Cosentino, Dominie, Deck . Rnbert^ OecKI August. 1975 Davis, William, Deck Day, John, Engine Derke, Michael, Engine Deskins, Wiiiiam, Steward Bising, Maximo, Engine Oobloug, James, biglne Edgeit, Pat Engine ^land, Ralph, Deck . Escudera, Tomes, Engine Ewing, Larry, Steward Farmer, Wiiiiam, Deck File, Marion, Deck Erak, Stan, Deck Frost, Stephen, Deck Galka, Thomas, Engine Gallagher, Pafrick, Deck Balltano, Marco, Dade Stephen, Di(^ Garcia. Robert Oeek lvey,D.E.,&|^ne Johnson, M., Deck Jones, Leggstte, Deck jordmi, Darsoh, Deck KahavoSfi^naigrDs, Engine KWey. Ehomas, Engine Keith, Robert, Deck^ Keiley, John, Deck Keity, John, Deck jferoiy. Paul. Engni Kiitsey^ Charles, Engine KittMson. i, Q.. Daok I Knight Donald, ^{^ne iDmetes, Jobnnw, Derdi Kunc, Lawrence, Beck Kundrat Joseph, Steward offlM, Engine inner, irettale.&ii^ eck Ung. Gary. Beck vlKsti^ mdnn, Arthur. Deck letii^rRMtEl^ Lentsch, Hubert Deck imwer, Dayidi Graham, Patrick, Deck ^ Lcng, Alton, Engine Grimes, MR, Deck . . • Lundeman, Louis, Deck Hagar, Ken,Deck Makarewlcz, Richard, Engine Hale, Earnest Deck V MaMory, Arthur. Deck Hart. Ray. Deck Mannir®, Henry, Steward Hawker. Patrick, Deck, Marcus, M. A., Dock Haynes, Blake, Engine McAndrew. Martin, Engine Hetck, Carroil, Deck ; , . -McCabe, John. Engine rard ' , Heller, DouiJas,Stpward McMulHn, Clarence, Steward Humason,Joh,Deck H r. steward . McParlaiid. James. Eneine Hunmierick, James, Jr., Steward . I ^ ..y-- : ^ -j, Minix,R.G., Jr., Engine Miranda, John, Engine Men%iiaker, Ernest, Engine Moore, C.M., Deck Moore, Geoige, Deck Meora, Wiiiiam, Deck Mortier, William# Deck Mouton. Terry, Engine Hoble, Mickey, Deck "iiiiiia Nuotio, Ken, Deck Painter, Philip, Engine Paioumbis, Nikolaos, Engine P|pm{eoiiiou,D Engine Parker, Jason, Deck Patrick, L., Engjae Pefettl,Plerangelo,Deck Pel Pr»slBos.Gectgo,Deck Pn RobaTk, J^es, Deck Ro^uez, _ Chsries, Emi^iii . Rodriguez, Rehert. Engine Rogers, George, Engine? Ruiz, Steve, Engine Sabh, Caldwell, Jr., Engine Salley, Robert Jr., Engine Sanders, Darry, Engine . Sanger. Alfred, Deck rhaw, Ronald,^ne H.. V- Srifast, Geo^ie, Deck ^ SimenetttJeseph, Steward SIsk, Keith, Deck Smith, D. B., Steward Smith, Rehert, Deck Siqrder, John, Enginee Spell, Gary, Engine Spell, Joseph, Deck Spencer, Craig, Engine Spencer, H. 0., Engine Stanfield, Pete, Deck Stauter# David, Engine Stevens, Duane, Deck SDauss, Gregory. Engine \ Sveboda, Kvetoslav, E^i Sraibert, StepheA,.Steward| ? Tanner. Leroy, Engine Tcii, Gieorge, Etigine ^mas, Robert Engine thomas, Timethy. Derm Traiaer, Robert Deck Tratt Llcwetiyn, Engine Utteriiaek, Lmty. Dedr Vain, Thomas, Deck Valton, Sidney, Engine Vanyi, Thomas, Steward Vttkmir, Geoi^e, Deck Walker, Marvin, Engine Wambach, Albert, DecK Waugaman, Jerry, Engine Wayman, Lee, Deck Wilheiffl, Mark, Engine i Wilson, Richard, Steward® WClfO. John, Deck WeoiDieuse, Ashton, IbKlnei W^ Charlie, Engl# Page 31 •••j '"I r r •.fJ• .J \ �Ofriclal 9nt»13eatS«n mt tkm SMAWAmMM INTSllNi^TIC^ff Al, imi€»Kr • Atlaistle, QnU, L«kM end talaad Waters Dlatriet* AFL-CIO ;4.w.; Five $10,000, Two $5,000 Scholarships to Be Given Apply Now for ' J;.-- : If ! Vil AnnualSIU Scholarship Program 11 '•) ( • t, -9 Ueratura J' f ;: I ; •i h ,r .•;'-';l' •" V H- OB I X. [ •m The SIU Scholarship Administrator is now accepting applications from Seafarers and their dependents for next year's SlU-sponsored annual college scholarships, which include five $10,000 four-year grants and two $5,000 two-year grants. Of the five $10,000 awards, at least one is reserved for an active Seafarer and four are reserved for dependents of Seafarers. The two $5,000 scholarships, a program in­ stituted just last year, are reserved exclusively for SIU members. The four-year awards can he used to pursue a chosen field of educa­ tion at any accredited college or university in the United States or its territories. And the two-ye^ awards can be used to study at any ac­ credited junior college, community college or post-secondary trade or vocational training school. • For a member to qualify for the awards, he must be under 35 years of age, a high school graduate or have achieved a high school equivalency diploma, and have at least three years seatime on SIUcontracted vessels for the $10,000 scholarship (two years seatime for the $5,000 scholarship), with 90 days employment in the previous calendar year and one day in the six months immediately preceding the date pf application. The SIU encourages its eligible members to take advantage of these fine educational opportunities. For this year's awards, presented last May, no Seafarer applied for the $5,000 scholarships. Consequently, no two-year grants were given. Eligibility requirements for dependents make the program open to>; • Dependents of members who have three years seatime with 90 days employment in the previous calendar year and one day in the six months immediately preceding date of application. * Dependents of deceased members who had met the seatime re­ quirements prior to death. ^ . All dependents must he unnaarried and less than 19 years of age at • the time diey apply. All scholarships are awarded on the basis of high school grades and 'scores achieved on either the CoUege Entrance Examination Boards (SAT only), or the American College Tests (ACT). Upcoming test dates for the College Boards are Oct. 11; 1975; Nov. 1,1975; Dec. 6,1975 and Jan 24,1976. For all information "on these tests, contact the College Boards at either Box 592, Princeton, N.J. 08540, or Box 1025, Berkeley, Calif. 94701. Available test dates for the ACT's are Oct. 18, 1975; Dec. 13, 1975 and Feb. 14, 1976. All information on these exams can be ob­ tained by writing the ACT at Box 414, Iowa City, Iowa. Applications and information concerning the SIU Scholarship pro­ gram can be obtained at any SIU Union Hall or by writing the SIU Scholarship Administrator, 275 20th St., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11215. Seafarers and their dependents are reminded to make all arrange­ ments to take the needed exams as early as possible to insure that applications for the scholarships are received before application deadline. Deadline is Apr. 1, 1976. • . ... • 7-- 1'',''' • r:"" I s., : vn. ( BT THE SEA-SID^) : ^ the sett-fowl goms to . -I rest, And the wild storm hath somewhere found a nest; •• Air slumbers—^wave with waxe no longer ...ft3-. strives, -.3 ^ Only a heaving of the deep survives, :A tdl-tale motioE I soon will it be laid, , And by the tide alone the water swayed. ^Stealthy withdrawings, intermin^Bs mild |0f light with — shade fix 1beauty reconcil^-^ ^ "t ^ucb is the prospect far assight can raBge| The soothing recompenoe, the welcome V chjtngc. "f Where now the shi^ timt drove:before ther • ; • blast,: •• Threatened by angpy; breahers as they passed';• " •,, Attd by a train of-flying clouds bemocked ; Or, in the hollow surge, at anchor rcndced Ason abed of death? Sotnelodgein peace. Saved by His care who bade the tempest •cease, •M^troill^;dr5m0, n. Atronautiet. ASMtincai-dronKservincas junntennediate landing place. . diick. • See DOCK...--"• - sea aagltt a s« sAGue,1, h Zoeof, A The osprer; • dies. • • • •• 7. ..-7• i <.rn*).,»n Travelln* wer tlw sea M u a pnrsirit or n; MP., Ihe manner's caltinc. Of, Sta to, or en- •: •(f'i liii V-S s:yife: � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1970-1979 Description An account of the resource Volumes XXXII-XLI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource August 1975 Description An account of the resource Headlines: AD HOC COMMITTEE CONCURS ON VITAL ISSUES AFL-CIO COUNCIL ADOPTS MARITIME POLICY 95 SEAFARERS ATTEND BALTIMORE MEETING MEMBERSHIP ACCEPTS COMMITTEE REPORT ONLY A FEW WOULD BENEFIT FROM AIMS TEXAS SCHOOL UNEMPLOYMENT TOPS 6% IN 131 OF 150 MAJOR CENTERS U.S. TO CUT WAR RISK INSURANCE ON 75% OF NON-U.S. SHIPS SIU REGISTERS OPPOSITION TO NAVY FISCAL PROPOSAL CLEVELAND NAMED MARAD GREAT LAKES REGION HDQS. 1970 ACT’S OBJECTIVES NOT FULLY ACHIEVED WARNING MIGHT HAVE AVERTED MAYAGUEZ INCIDENT PIPELINE CONVERSION OPPOSED AT FPC HEARING LOG RECEIVES ILPA AWARD EX-SIU SHIP QUITS SUEZ CANAL CHRISTEN PADDLEWHEELER MISSISSIPPI QUEEN WIDOWER WITH CHILDREN MAY GET S.S. SURVIVORS BENEFITS USPHS SEATIME REQUIREMENT PHOTOS CAME LATE FAMILY DAY AT HEADQUARTERS CLINIC - SEAFARERS’ DEPENDENTS GET FREE SERVICES AN UNRESPONSIVE ADMINISTRATION 12 MORE BOSUNS GRADUATE APPLY NOW FOR ANNUAL SIU SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 8/1/1975 Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXXVII, No. 8 1975 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/871934c2afa2cab6f33375d6335414ad.PDF 2ee6645a57dc1fadf187ecc82f2cf3b6 PDF Text Text .> • ; I V-' t ,i i. i J ..r . ..X- '%l! • TH '• ^ Crew of the SS JbervHle (Waterman Steamship) unanirhously votes to accept new Freightship and Tanker contracts at shipboard meeting chaired by SlU Patrolman Teddy Babkowski (right) on July 18 in port of New York. SlU Patrolr men have been holding meetings as ships come into port to poll the member~ ship vote on new agreements. ) w Dues Resolution Passed Pog«s 12-13 •,-„•• ;• I I, ''•i I 4 r'r '•< •1 1 1 '• •< • vt H' • '-H '> i y'li, ' ' ' J 14'' " I .I ' .-v„;/:'"fr'X /'• rlti' �/ '•I'"- Lower June Job Figures Don't Tell Real Story Jobless Rate May Be Higher, BLS Says It-' 't •; :i .;:« % i\<:i -i:• - -i: Despite a decline in the overall job­ Unemployment in the construction less rate last month, the United States industry still stands at 21 percent; fac­ remains in the most serious unemploy­ tory unemployment is 12 percent; ment crisis since the 1930's, and be­ among heads of households it is 6.1 per­ cause of a possible inaccuracy in/the cent, and among black adults the rate Bureau of Labor Statistics' computa­ is 11.9 percent. tions the lower jobless figure may not Both the numbers of long-term un­ tell the real story. employed (jobless for 15 weeks or The figures released by the Bureau longer) and those too discouraged to show that the number of unemployed seek work jumped significantly. The dropped during the month of June to figure for long-term unemployed rose to 8.6 percent from 9.2 percent in May, 2.9 million, a jump of 250,000 over the which was not unexpected. However, month. And, the figure of those too the Bureau itself warned in mid-June discouraged to even seek work reached that a sharp decline was likely due to a a record high of 1.2 million during the "deficiency in the seasonal-adjustment April-June period. procedures," and noted that the "true" The average duration of unemploy­ June rate may be higher than that pub­ ment in June reached its highest level lished. in 13 years, climbing from 13.4 to 15.4 BLS Commissioner Julius Shiskin weeks. And, the total number of un­ said that the nation won't know if the employed for the 12 month period from job picture actually improved last June 1974 to June 1975 rose 3.1 mil­ month "until we see the Jtily figures" lion, an increase of 65vpercent. which will come out next month. AFL-CIO President George Meany, Meany also decried the Ford Admin­ commenting on the lower figures for istration and Congress for failure to June, declared that "this is. phony good take steps to remedy the crisis. Noting news. It would be the height of folly for that the unemployment outlook for the anyone to take satisfaction from these 70's continues - to be bleak, Meany figures for statistically they show that called the inaction by the Administra­ the unemployment crisis has not eased tion and Congress, "deplorable." at all." In explaining how their June figures The AFL-CIO chief cited statistics may not be truly representative, the in other areas—what he termed the Bureau of Labor Statistics pointed out "cold facts"—to support his charge that that changes in unemployment in June the unemployment picture is as bleak, are strongly affected by large numbers if not vs^orse, than it was two months of students atid graduates entering the ago. labor market. the PRESIDENT'S REPORT: Paul HaU One of the Best Contracts Ever '.i I -1 Reports coming into Headquarters from the outports and from the Union's contracted vessels show that the SIU membership is overwhelmingly accepting our new three-year contract—a contract that for many reasons is one of the best that we in the SIU have ever negotiated. It is one of our best contracts ever because its terms, reached after long negotiations with the companies by the SIU's contract department, work to enhance the Seafarer's part in three very important roles—-as a professional sailor, as a breadwinner and head of a household, and as a solid trade unionist. As a professional seaman, the SIU member will benefit because the new contract both firms up the work jurisdiction of the Seafarer aboard ship, and outlines in more detail the duties of individual ratings. In addition, the contract now calls for paid transportation to the Seafarer traveling from one designated port to fill a job that another designated port could not fill, thus guaranteeing that all unlicensed jobs on SlU-contracted ships will be taken by SIU members. And as importantly, the new contract empowers the SIU to conduct a detailed study of our shipping rules and shipping procedures to ensure that these rules do not fall tehind new and projected long term trends in shipping on American-flag vessels. For the SIU member as a breadwinner, the overall terms of the new contract, which include substantial across-the-board increases in base monthly wages, premium rates and overtime rates and vacation pay, bolster the Seafarer's earning power by a minimum of 20 percent in the first year alone. This increase, along with the outlined increases for the second "The seasonal adjustment method currently used assumes that the number of young jobseekers who enter the labor market between May and June is pro­ portional to the level of unemploy­ ment," BLS stated. "However, when the unemployment level becomes exceptionally high, as in 1975, the proportional relationship does not hold," the Bureau added. "The rate was probably overstated in May and understated in June, so that an average of the two months provides a better estimate," the Bureau said. 17th SlUNA Conyention Starts Sept. 2 in Washington The i 7th Biennial Convention of the Seafarers International Union of North America will convene on Sept. 2 at the Shoreham Americana Hotel in Washington, D.C. Hundreds of delegates from all 33 SIUNA-affiliated organizations in the U.S., Canada and the Caribbean, representing more than 80,000 members, will be present at the proceedings, which are scheduled to last through Sept 5. The delegates to the Convention will be representing deep-sea affiliates, as well as inland boatmen, fishermen, cannery and industrial workers, and members covering a wide range of industries. The SIU-Atlantic, Gulf^, Lakes and Inland Waters District will have a full delegation at the Convention,, including delegates from its affiliated Inland Boatmen's Union and the United Industrial Workers of North America. ' c..!' Paul Hall, president of the International, and the SIU-AGLIWDjc Will preside over ffie Convention sessions, which will consider a numbb'r'of important matters of special interest to the SIU and the entire labor movement. Prominent speakers from the government, industry and labor will address the delegates. The Convention will also take up many resolutions dealing with the maritime industry, reports of affiliates and reports of officers. and third years of the agreement, will enable the Seafarer to successfully keep on top of the continuing tide of inflation and recession. And should there be any drastic inflationary change in the nation's economy beyond expected levels, the new contract includes a cost-of-living increase clause to compensate. In addition, the contract provides important increases in SIU welfare benefits to cover the continually rising costs of medical care; and a $100 a month increase in benefits for new pensioners to help the Seafarer provide for his family after retirement as well as he had while actively sailing. Sea­ farers already on pension will have their pensions reviewed in the cbniing months with the view of improving them. Most importantly, though, our new agreement enables the SIU's con­ tracted companies to remain globally coinpetitive with other U.S. operators as well as with the operators of foreign national merchant fleets. This guarantees that Seafarers will continue to enjoy good employment oppor­ tunities even in the face of the highest U.S. unemployment rate in 34 years which has idled SVi million American workers. Without sufficient jobs for all Seafarers to fill, the best contract in the world isn't worth the paper it's written on. To the Seafarer as a trade unionist, our new three-year agreement holds special significance because it is a contract by Seafarers for Seafarers. In negotiating the terms of the agreement, the SIU's contract depart­ ment followed the suggestions and guidelines set forth by the 66 Seafarers who were elected to serve as delegates to the special Seafarers Conference held last April at Piney Point. In turn, the suggestions of these 66 men, 22 from each shipboard department, were a direct reflection of the needs and desires of the vast majority of Seafarers throughout the country. The delegates from each department met separately to, discuss the problems within their own departments, as well as meeting jointly to discuss the problems facing both professional Seafarers as a class of workem, and the U;S. maritime industry as a whole. Out of diese meetings the delegates formulated suggestions-they felt would benefit die largest number of Sea­ farers in the largest number of ways. ' In the final count, the April Seafarers Conference produced two very significant results—a contract which will provide for the needs of Seafarers and their dependents for the next three years, and a special victory for the cbntinuing tradition of democracy in the trade union movement. We owe these 66 Seafarers as well as the SIU contract department a special vote of thanks for a fine job. However, the overwhelming acceptance of the contract by the SIU membership, I'm sure, is thanks enough. ChangB of address cards on Form 3579 should be sent to Seafarers International Union. Atlantic, Giilf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11232. Published monthly except twice a month In July. Second Class po^ge paid at Brooklyn, N. Y. Vol. XXXVII, No. 8, July 1975. Paee2 Seafarers Log ... i:,:" �MTD's Peter M. McGavin Passes Away at 66 WASHINGTON—AFL-CIO Mari­ time Trades Department executive secretary-treasurer Peter M. McGavin, 66, succumbed to cancer at his home in Bethesda, Md. on July 6. Brother McGavin was elected unamimously to the MTD post in No­ vember, 1960 and began his duties there on Jan. 1, 1961. Prior to this he had served as assistant to AFL-CIO Presi­ dent George Meany. Born in Grand Rapids, Mich., McGavin entered the trade union movement in 1939 and was a member of the International Assn. of Machin­ ists and Aerospace Workers. In a letter to McGavin's widow, Dorothy, Meany and AFL-CIO secre­ tary-Treasurer Lane Kirkland wrote: have meant to the labor movement over the last 35 years, or what his friendship has meant to us personally. His loss is irreparable. His contribu­ tions to the AFL, and the AFL-CIO and the Maritime Trades Department . are of permanent value, and they will not be forgotten." Paul Hall, President of the MTD and the SIU, on hearing of the death said: "The Maritime Trades Department and the entire labor movement has lost an able spokesman and trusted friend, but the accomplishments of Peter Peter M. McGavin McGavin on behalf of all of our "We are deeply saddened by Pete's affiliates will long endure and be untimely passing. There is no way to remembered. "All of us who knew Pete will re­ express what his gifts and dedication member him for his loyalty and dedi­ cation to the labor movement he served so long and so well. More than that, we will also remember him as a warm human being and valued friend whose judgment and counsel has meant so much to all of us-throughout the The SIU membership continues to overwhelmingly approve the new years." Tanker and Freightship contracts which were negotiated last month with As Meany's aide with AFL, Mc­ all SlU-contracted operators. The new three-year agreements were sub­ Gavin handled hundreds of jurisdic­ tional disputes, worked with state and mitted again for ratification at all regular July membership meetings, local central bodies and Federal labor after members voted on it at special meetings held in all ports in June. unions and assisted national and inter­ The approval both times was overwhelming. national unions. To enable the SIU to poll complete membership, patrolmen have been boarding our ships as they come into port, holding Union meetings and tallying the votes. The ratification vote on the 80 ships polled so far has also been overwhelmingly in favor. Headquarters has received communications from some of our ships In order to clarify some recent incommenting on the new agreements. The crew of the Sea-Land Economy qtdries by members, the LOG is printing the foUpwing information wrote: "Congratulations to all you officials and port delegates who par­ concerning disability time as credit ticipated in negotiating this outstanding contract." The men on the Fort towards a pension: Hoskins sent this message: "On behalf of the crew, congratulations on new All periods that an epiployee was Contract. Well done." considered Not Fit For Duty prior to . The new agreements, which went into effect at 12:01 a.m. on June July 1, 1962 are counted day for day 16, 1975, provide for across the board wage increases in each of the towards an applicant's qualifications three years of the contract. They also call for substantial increases in vaca­ for either a Normal or Disability tion, pension and welfare benefits. Pension, provided that an employee The Union's Negotiating Committee based their demands on the had accumulated employment with recommendations received from the members and evaluated by the 66 signatory companies previous to Seafarers who attended the two-week Seafarers Conference at Piney such disability. On and aftet July 1, Point in April and submitted a detailed set of proposals. . 1962, only poid periods of disability j. The entire texts of the new Tanker and Freightship contracts were for which an employee received ipuhlished in ,a special edition. of the Seafarers LOG in July. either the Sickness and Accident The special edition indicated by shading all revised sections, additions Benefit or In-Hospital Benefit under the Seafarer's Welfare Plan or Mmnand ptherS: changes contained in both agreements. Confracfs Overwhelmingly Ratified After the merger of the AFL and CIO in December 1955, Meany re­ tained McGavin as his assistant assignning him many of the most difficult problems involved in the merger of state and local central bodies and in conflicts among various national and international unions. Joined AFL in 1940 McGavin first joined the AFL organizing staff in 1940. He served in the U.S. Army in World War II from February 1942 to Jan. 1, 1946 when he returned to the AFL. In November 1949, AFL President William Green named him regional director for Pennsylvania and West Virginia where he worked under AFL director of organization Harry E. O'Reilly handling state organizations, local central bodies and serviced Fed­ eral labor unions. Four years later, he was appointed assistant national organization director by then AFL President George Meany. A requiem Mass was said for Brother McGavin in Our Lady of Lourdes R.C. Church, Bethesda. Burial was in the Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Silver Spring, Md. Surviving, beside his widow, is his son, Stephen. tenance and Cure Benefits &om a foximer employee can be credited towards a member's pension. An employee can receive up to one-half of his actual seatime in dis­ ability credit, but in no event can this total exceed one-third of the total number of days required to qualify for pension. For example, to be eligible for a Disability Pension an employee must have 4,380 days. Of this total an employee could not receive more than 1,460 days in dis­ ability credit—one-third of 4,380 days. Disability credit does not coimt tovyards an employee's qualification for the receipt of an Early Normal Pension. Only actual employment in the amount of 7,300 days (20 full years) qualifies a-member for this type of pension. t • € i'.H J' i INDEX Legislative News Merchant marine hearings continue ..... •..,.Page5 Washington Activities ....Page 9 Union News New SIU contract Page 3 President's Report ....... . Page 2 Membership meeting in Philadelphia Page 4 Headquarters Notes Page 7 Dues Resolution Page 12 SPAD Honor Roll Page 31-Back page SlUNA Convention ...... .Page 2 General News Shipping Dispatchers Reports ,...Page 11 Page 6 Ships' Committees .. Ships' Digests ..,.. ...Page 18 Merrimac ,...Page 8 Golden Endeavor ... .Centerfold Solzhenitsyn at AFL-CIO Training and Upgrading Upgrading class schedule/requirements and application Pages 28-29 Two Seafarers get GED diplomas Page 30 . Seafarers participate in bosuns recertification and 'A' Seniority upgrading Page 27 GED requirements and application Pages 28-29 Firefighting .Pages 22-23 Membership News New SIU pensioners Page 20 Seafarer's son becomes - veterinarian.. Pages 14-15 Page 5 , Final Departures ..Page21 ' Sea-Land leaves Pacific Conference Shipbuilding outlook bleak....,; Page 5 Special Feature Murmansk run—July, Unemployment in June ...Page21942 ...........Pages 24-26 Pension plans ..... .Page 7 I i- "• i '•m '.i i Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn, center, who last year was exiled from the Soviet Union for his open criticism of the communist government there, greets SIU President Paul Hall, left, and AFL-CIO President George Meany after speak­ ing to a packed audience of labor leaders and government officials in Wash­ ington, D.C. late last month. Solzhenitsyn, the Nobel prize winning author, told the audience that widespread repression of the individual's rights still takes place in Russia and that the West's policy of detente with the USSR is a peril to worldwide freedom. Page 3 July, 1975 /'•i- ••-4- - '.jn i,;. I ,1- I, ), in �Philadelphia Port Agent John Fay (at rostrum) fills in n4o^ia\tons.^the^st^^^^ dent's Pre-Balloting Report. Philadelphia Seafarers listen attentively to the port agent's report at the port's monthly informational membership meeting held on June 3. Porf of Philadelphia Monthly Meeting report on shipping in the port of Philadelphia, the Presidents Pre-Balioting Report and a status report on the then ongoing contract n^ototwns were ^ ^ presented during the infonnationai meeting held in Philadelpliia last month. Chaired by Philadelphia Port Agent John Fay, these membership mMtmgs are held on the first Tuesday after the first Sunday of each month at the modern SIU hall on South Fourth Street,^ As in all SIU ports, the Union conducts a monthly meeting to keqp area Union members up-to-date on Union activities, developments in the maritime industry ^d the Union's legislative actintK^ Washington. After hearing these various reports. Seafarers are encouraged to ask questions, offer opinions and participate in the meeting as part of me Union's process of serving flie interests of the majority of its members. Kiaying rummy to wile away the time while waiting for tfie meeting to begin are (clockwise from left): Fireman-Watertender Jack Jacobs: SIU Pensioner Danny Harris; Chief Steward Bob Tomas; Chief Cook Will Wentling, and Pensioner "Diamond Jim" Bergeria. . Dapper Seafarer Casimir Szymanski (right) and Brother Wiiiiam Millison take it easy just before the meeting begins. Seafarer A. Benzuk spends his waiting time oy pei-. using a newspaper, the SEAFARERS LOG, we hope. Also just prior to the start of the meeting, members have their cards stamped by an SIU patrolman. Page 4 mi m Seafarers Log �So Peacetime Fleet Can Meet Wartime Emergencies House Unit Witness Urges Shipping Self-Sutfiriency WASHINGTON—^The House mer­ chant marine subcommittee continued its review of U.S. maritime promotional policies and programs with two more sessions held late in June and early this month. At its session on June 19 the com­ mittee heard testimony from three wit­ nesses: Raymond J. Waldman, deputy assistant secretary for Transportation and Telecommunications, Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs, De­ partment of State; Alfred Maskin, exec­ utive director, American Maritime Association, and Philip J. Loree, chair­ man, Federation of American Contrdled Shipping. In his testimony Maskin told the committee that the United States should work to achieve U.S.-flag "self-suffici­ ency in shipping" as a means of assur­ ing enough ocean carriage for defense emergencies. Maskin noted that a per­ centage goal for U.S.-flag cargo already exists in law, 100 percent of domestic trade, and "implicitly" 50 percent of the foreign government generated aid cargo. The AMA official urged policies to promote the achievement of these goals so the peacetime commercial activity and capacity of the merchant fleet may come close to providing wartime ship­ ping needs. Maskin also told the committee that the view of "effective control" of U.S.owned vessels under foreign flag is a myth, and that the ships aren't readily available to the U.S. in emergencies. Loree's testimony put him at odds with witnesses from the Defense Department, who at the opening ses­ sion on June 5, had stated that the "ef­ fective control" fleet was not reliable and "failed us in the Mideast . . . and could fail us tomorrow." Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Waldman told the subcommittee that his department does support the U.S.flag merchant fleet and tries to tend to its needs abroad and in international forums within the framework of U.S. foreign policy. But he also stated that Seafarer Cefs 1—Gallon Pin 1 Seafarer John Ryan (right) of the Puerto Rico Marine shoregang accepts an SlU Blood Bank One-Gallon pin last month from Headquarters Medical Clinic Director Dr. Joseph E. Logue for donating the precious, life-giving fluid. U-S. Shipyards Hit Hard By Poor Tanker Market The U.S. shipbuilding industry, which reached record peace-time pro­ duction levels under the SlU-backed Merchant Marine Act of 1970, is now beginning to feel serious adverse effects brought on by the depressed state of the world tanker market for both old and new crude carriers. And if the depressed tanker situation continues or worsens, American yards could foreseeably come to a complete standstill. The first sign of a U.S. shipyard de­ cline was the temporary shutdown last January of the Seatrain Shipbuilding Co. operations at the former Brooklyn Navy Yard, which halted work on two 225,000-ton supertankers and idled 2,800 SlU-aflfiliated UIW shipyard workers. Only now are these men be­ ginning to return to their jobs. On the heels of the Seatrain shut­ down, contract orders for five 89,000ton tankers to be built at Todd Shipyards in San Pedro, Calif, were cancelled. Robert J. Blackwell, assistant secre­ tary of Commerce for Maritime Affairs, stated at a trade conference recently: "1 do not foresee any additional crude oil carriers being built for fore^ trade July, 1975 until the present world surplus is worked off." Since passage of the 1970 Merchant Marine Act, the U.S. Maritime Admin­ istration, through fiscal year 1974, had approved subsidized construction for 59 new vessels, mainly energy carriers, and 18 ship conversions. This year, though, MARAD has given the go ahead on only three new ships, all 51,000-ton tankers, and two ship conversions. This munber com­ pares with 12 new vessels last year, and 20 and 21 the previous two years. The problem is simply that U.S. tanker operators have grown reluctant to submit new ship contract orders be­ cause they have no guarantee that there will be steady employment for their ships after they are built. This problem is further complicated by the fact that 80 to" 90 percent of all U.S. tanker tonnage in layup is oper­ ated by American shipping companies independent of the multinational oil cartel. And this situation is not expected to change since the oil companies have historically used their own ships as well as hundreds of third-flag vessels for their liquid cargoes the department remains opposed to cargo preference because it allegedly violates both commercial treaties and might work against U.S.-flag interests in some trades. The subcommittee, however insisted that Waldman present a "legal brief justifying State's opposition to cargo preference, and showing how the treaties of friendship, commerce and navigation would be violated. At the subcommittee's next session it heard testimony from Robert Vastine, deputy assistant secretary of the Treasury for trade, and James J. Rey­ nolds, president of the American Insti­ tute of Merchant Shipping (AIMS). Reynolds told the subcommittee members that it is imperative for the government to define the size and com­ position of the merchant fleet, and to determine what is needed to meet the demand of both the military and eco­ nomic aspects of national security. He also said that the same steps should be taken with regard to shipbuilding and ship repairing. In noting the contribution to the country's balance of payments by a U.S. merchant fleet, Reynolds said that em­ ployment aboard ship and ashore was at least "a prudent way to provide sub­ stantial employment" particularly with today's sagging economy. Sea-Land WithdrawsFrom 2 Far East Conferences Sea-Land Service, Inc., along with 11 other American-flag and foreign na­ tional-flag operators, last month pulled out of two Far East shipping confer­ ences which govern rates from Hong Kong and Taiwan to U.S. ports. The two conferences, orginally set up to stabilize competition and prevent rate wars among the companies, are the Transpacific Freight Conference of Hong Kong and Taiwan, which sets rates on the U.S. West Coast, and the New York Freight Bureau, which sets rates from the Far East to U.S. East Coast ports. A spokesman for Sea-Land said the company was forced to withdraw be­ cause the inflexibility of conference rate schedules made it impossible to effec­ tively compete with non-conference independents, dominated by cut-rate third-flag operators who charge any­ where from 10 to 40 percent less than conference carriers. The spokesman also pointed out that a system of cash rebates to shippers, illegal under U.S. law, but carried out unchecked by some foreign national lines also contributed to the forced move. By far, though, it is the third-flag operators, led by the Russian Far East Shipping Company (FESCO) which operates 18 containerships between the Far East and the U.S. West Coast, who are causing the fiscal confusion and threatening the business life of many West Coast shipping companies. In the four years since U.S. ports were opened to Soviet ships, Russia's FESCO, along with other third-flag carriers such as Zim Israel Navigation and Orient Overseas Lines, has cap­ tured more than half of all container trade on the conference-governed routes. Senator Daniel K. Inouye (D-Hawmi) several months ago introduced a bill in the Senate that could alleviate the worsening crisis. The measure, which is receiving the complete support of the SIU, would require that a shipping firm show proof that the rates charged are compensatory on a commercial cost basis, or more simply that the company is making a profit from its service. Any rates found to be non-compensatory would be suspended by the Federal Maritime Commission, which holds jurisdiction in this area. 'til ,vi A' l-l 1' tM lit 'i Hall Accepts Award for SIU SIU President Paul Hall (left) accepts special award plaque for the Union from former New York City Mayor Robert F. Wagner "for offering educational opportunity to youth" through the SlU's annual scholarship program. The award was given by the trustees of the Educational and Cultural Fund of the Electrical Industry of the city-based Local 3 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. Hall accepted the award "in behalf of the professional sailors of the SIU and their children" at the local's 27th Annual Scholarship Awards Breakfast recently. Page 5 ..1 . ii J �The Committee Page Borinquen Committee Waiting for a payoff July 8 in the port of New York is the Ship's Committee of the 04 SS Borinquen (Puerto Rico Marine) of (I. to r.) AB W. Davis, ship's chairman; Chief Steward F. Di Carlo, secretary-reporter; Steward Delegate D. Rios, and Deck Delegate Xavier Whalen. The vessel is the former SS Trenton (Sea-Land). Golden Endeavor Committee Lyman Hall Committee Recertified Bosun Claude "Blackie" Bankston (front Jeft) ship's chairman of the C4 SS Lyman Hall (Waterman) sits with his Ship's Committee of (I. to r.); AB Ronald Davis, deck delegate; Chief Steward Joseph Moody, secretaryreporter, and Cook and Baker Charles Smith, steward delegate at a payoff on July 3 in the port of New York at Brooklyn's Pier 7. The vessel is on the run to the Mideast. Tamara Guilden Committee Recertified Bosun Jim Foti (seated) ship's chairman of the tanker SS Golden Endeavor (Westchester Marine) awaits payoff June 26 in the port of New York with his Ship's Committee of (I. to r.): Steward Delegate Clyde Gibson; Chief Steward Carl Jones, secretary-reporter, and QMED Cecil Sapp, engine dele­ gate, who's firmly holding on to his latest copy of the SEAFARERS LOG. Cities Service Norfolk Ship's Chairman, Recertified Bosun Peter Sernyk (2nd left) of the SS Tamara Guilden (Transportation Com.) is with the Ship's Committee off - to r.]:' Steward Delegate Frank Okoorian; Chief Steward Nicholas Hatgimisios, secretary-reporter; Deck Delegate Bill Eckles, and Engine Delegate Craig Conklin. The bulk carrier paid off on June 20 in the port of New York before going into layup at Todd Shipyard, Erie Basin, Brooklyn, N.Y. On her last run she was out six months carrying coal from the port of Philadelphia to Rot­ terdam and Haifa, Israel. Boston Committee J ^jjsmiirnaissg^^ v .n The Ship's Committee on board the SS Cities Service Norfolk are, from the left: Engine Delegate Thomas Dodson; Deck Delegate Arthur Finnell; Bosun Bill Darfey, ship's chairman, and Steward Delegate Jack Manuel. The tanker paid off on June 18 at Stapleton Anchorage, Staten Island in the port of New York. She's on the coastwise run from Texas City, Tex. Recertified Bosun Leyal Joseph (far right) ship's chairman of the SS Boston (Sea-Land) with the Ship's Committee of (I. to r.): Steward Delegate Stan Bell; Chief Steward James Keno, secretary-reporter; Engine Delegate P. Ayers, and Deck Delegate George Alexander. The cohtainership paid off in the port of New York on June 6 after a coastwise run 4 Page 6 Seafarers Log^ �1 Notes I i by SIU Vice President Frank Drozak I i 1 .v....... Our members continue, both at the July membership meetings in the ports and aboard our contracted shipSj, to overwhelmingly approve the new standard Freightship and Tanker agreements negotiated last month. This is gratifying because I think that these new contracts, providing for significant increases in wages, and vacation, pension, and welfare benefits, as well as a number of beneficial work rule changes, are two of the best contracts ever negotiated in the maritime industry. However, it would be a serious mistake for all of us in the SIU to now sit back and relax because we have excellent work agreements for the next three years^ It is just when we in this industry tend to relax a little that we find that someone, somewhere is trying to take from us what we have obtained. Over the next three years many important issues, affecting both the SIU and indeed the entire maritime industry, will be decided, most of them in Washing­ ton in the Halls of Congress. Actions may be taken on such vital matters as cargo preference legislation, a regulatory third-flag bill, reduction of the pres­ ent three-watch system to a two-watch system, the Jones Act and the constant efforts to waive or abolish it; and many other significant issues. In the past the SIU has always been in the forefront of fights to insure that merchant seamen are fairly dealt with by all the governmental agencies which have a say in how the maritime industry is run. I cannot stress too much how vital it is for us to continue to take strong stands on matters which ultimately concern the job security of us all. I'The most useful way to accomplish this is with our continued support of SPAD. It is through the membership's voluntary contributions to SPAD that we^make our voice heard in Washington. The strength we have, the power which enables us to talk with the lawmakers of this country, comes from SPAD. Without it, we would never be able to offset the powerful interests, such as the giant, multinational oil lobby, which are constantly trying to pass legislation that in many instances would be very detrimental to the U.S. merchant sailor. As vice president in charge of contracts and contract enforcement I am very pleased to see our members receive salary and benefit increases obtained in the new contracts. But I also fervently hope that ail SIU brothers do not forget that the best contract in the world is not worth the paper it's written on without one important thing: jobs. Only through the continued support of SPAD by the entire SIU membership can the job security of all of us be assured, now, as well as for the future. SABINE TANKERS I have been-informed that the National Labor Relations Board has over­ turned the February, 1974 election in which the SIU was narrowly defeated in an attempt to obtain SIU representation for crewmembers of the Sabine Towing and Transportation Company. Following the election, the SIU l^led charges of irregularity with the NLRB against the company. Now, the NLRB has ruled that a new election will be held. The SIU is determined to go back this time and win the new elecdon. More details on this matter will be in the next issue of the LOG. I i 'J BOSUNS RECERTIFICATION PROGRAM With the graduation this month of the 24th class of Recertified Bosuns, the SIU's Bosuns Recertification Program is now two years old. In that time the Seafarers who have participated in this two-month program have gained valu­ able knowledge about their Union and also learned quite a bit about the entire maritime industry. More and more of our contracted vessels now have Recer­ tified Bosuns leading the crews, and this in turn has made for smoother voyages with less problems aboard ship. I would like to congratulate the 12 most recent graduates of the program and wish them good luck and smooth sailing. 'A' SENIORITY UPGRADING Six more Seafarers received their full Union 'A' Books this month after com­ pleting the SIU's 'A' Seniority Program. These men join the ranks of other full book members, and they now have greater shipping opportunities, as well as added responsibilities. They form the foundation of a solid membership which, by its interest and knowledge can assure the job security of us all. I strongly urge all 'B' book members who are eligible to apply for this pro­ gram as soon as possible. FIREFIGHTING The recently expanded two-day firefighting course conducted at the Harry Lundeberg School and at the MSC's facility at Earle, N.J. is continuing to turn out Seafarers expertly trained in the techniques of firefighting. It is a course well worthwhile for all seamen, and I urge all who have not done so to contact any SIU representative and attend this valuable course. Juan keinosa Is Appointed New Puerto Rico Port Agent 5; The SIU has appointed a new port agent in Puerto Rico—Brother Juan Reinosa who has been a member of the SIU for over 30 years, and a Union patrolman for the past 11 years. Brother Reinosa will be in charge of the SIU Hall in Santurce, and he is there to help and service all SIU members who ship and register out of that Hall. All members are urged to take advan­ tage of the facilities in Santurce where they can obtain assistance and informa­ tion on any problems they may have concerning their job or their SIU Wel- Sound Pension Plan 1 i Wi • caihe to this country from Ireland more than it is taking in, and eventually as a very young man looking for steady goes broke. A recent example of this kind of situa­ work and a secure future. I took what work I could find when I first got to tion regrettably occurred last May when America and after a few years I hooked the United Mine Workers Anthracite up with a trucking outfit that paid pretty Health and Welfare Fund sent a letter good for that time. I stuck with the place of explanation to their retired hard coal as a driver for 37 years. I married, members instead of the usual $30 raised a family who grew up and got monthly allotment. The letter told the married, too. I looked forward to retire­ pensioners that the fund was temporar­ ment. In my 37th year with the com­ ily depleted because of lack of royalty pany, however, I was informed that payments during the coal strike last tough times had driven the place out April. of business. I was 64, without a job, ^ Throughout the history of our and to top it off, without a pension. I Union's Pension Flan, the SIU has al­ have a part-time job now to supplement ways made sure that the Plan would my and my wife's Social Security to never be in danger of going broke. Reg­ make ends meet." ularly the SIU conducts actuarial studies Above are the words of Charles Mc­ of the Seafarers Pension Plan to ensure Carthy, a resident of Boston, Mass. It that SIU members will never be caught is an unfortunate story but what is more short on pension payments. This is the main reason why the SIU unfortunate^ is that McCarthy is just one of countless thousands of Ameri­ has one of the strongest and most finan­ can workers who have worked all their cially secure pension plans in any U.S. lives only to be cheated out of their industry. It is also the main reason-why the SIU in the contract just negotiated rightful pension at retirement age. This very serious problem many . was able to grant a $100 a month raise times can be attributed to illegal mis­ in pension benefits to new pensioners. management of pension funds, but more The SIU is still in negotiation with the often than not it is a simple case of operators for the purpose of upgrading improper funding, a situation that oc­ the pensions of SIU members already curs when a pension plan is paying out out on retirement. fare benefits. Brother Reinosa joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1944. Prior to that he had been going to sea since the late 1930's, when he was just a young man. Throughout his sailing career with the SIU Reinosa shipped in the steward department. For many years he shipped as chief steward, sailing with Robin Lines, Isthmian Lines, Bull Lines, South Atlantic and Waterman. A very active Union member. Brother Reinosa assisted the SIU in many beefs, including the Bull Line beef of 1946, and later the Robin Line beef and the Battle of Wall Street. Worked on West Coast In 1964 Reinosa became a Union patrolman and began working on the West Coast out of the port of San Fran­ cisco. While in San Francisco he was the Regional Port Director of the San Francisco branch of the Andrew Furuseth Training School. In that role he helped many young Seafarers start their careers at sea. Reinosa was. also active in other seg­ ments of the labor movement while on the West Coast. He served as delegates to both the Central Labor Council of Alameda County and Central Labor Council of San Francisco. A native of Puerto Rico, the 54-year old Reinosa and his wife Leova will be returning to his home after a 20-year absence. He says he is looking forward to doing his best to assist all the SIU members in his port. s ;v;;^ Juan Reinosa (left), who was recently appointed SIU Puerto Rico port agent, fills out dues receipt for AB A. Maldonado aboard the Borinquen (Puerto RIcan Marine). Brother Reinosa spent a few days In New York servicing SIUcontracted vessels before assuming his new duties In the port of Santurce. Page? July, 1975 .. A' -i*) �;•! •:t §?• •-•• 1 i '. n", i Coal unloader crane chutes cargo Into the hold of the Merrimac with the aid of winches. The mecha­ nism also levels out the coal in the hold. • The SS Merrimac Pays Off: /A , • fter delivering coal to Antwerp, the crew of the SS Merrimac (Ogden Marine) a conveited T-2, was paid off in the port of Philadelphia last month as their ship took on another load of coal bound for The Netherlands. Under MSTS charter, the Merrimac is, according to the ship's articles, "hound on a tramp freighter voyage, either direct or via' one or more coastwise ports, to ports on this U.S. Atlantic, Gulf, Pacific or Great Lakes and/or in the Caribbean Sea and/or South America and/or European ports and/or African ports and/or ports in the Far East and/or Near East and/or Australia." The bulk carrier was brought out of layup last February and crewed in JacksoriyiUe ^er Ogden Marine secured a year MSTS charter to carry bulk cargo. rf Though the ship has been running regularly between the East Coast and Europe,,j<?rewmembers who have read her articles haven't ruled out the possibility that they may be called on to sail her to any port in the world. A 1:1 1; • v •• ^ i' f !?| ^'1 k »r^' .•K' • f?" ' ' # I Tied up next to a coal cjiute crane (top) is " Merrimac. Next (below) AB d. Morris hefps To - store a box of rutabagas with Chief Steward Fred . Hicks (rear) conning on to assist. Theilj next, At ; ' : 1: • Upgrading Page in the SEAFARERS LOG. Finaily (bottom) OS Tom Taylor stands his gangwaywatch. . . ^ . /V.-VX.M. / ^ At the shipboard meeting in the M^rrimac's messroom are Recertified Bosun Ward Wallace, ship's chairman (center, front), and other members of the Seafarer crew, ; ; ' Pages Seafaj^ers Log X, • j' ' t-'. �--- - v.: •\? •iiimm Washington Activities By B. Rocker Merehmit afaiinc OYCig^t The Legislative R^organizatioii Act of 1946 directed standing conunittees of Congress to exercise "continuous watchfulness" over execution by adminis­ tration agencies of Ihws v^hose subject matter falls within their jurisdiction. / Acting under thiat mandate, the House Merchant Marine Subccmunittee is holding oversight bearings on a broad range of U.S. maritime policies. In testimony given during the hearings. Herb Brand, Tran^rtation Institute president, outlined ways in which the U.S. maritime poli<^ could be imple­ mented to buikl a strong, balanced, and ccmipetitive U,S. merchant marine to serve the nation's economy and as^ our military forces in national emer­ gencies. SIU President Hall has been invited to testify. Oversi^t hearings will contiAue throug|h July 30. Seafreczc Aflantic HJL 5197 HJEL 5197, to authorize nnployment of foreign citizens on the fishing vessel Seafreeze Atlantic, was introduced by Robert Leggett (D-Calif.) in March and r^erred to the Merchant Marine and Insheries Committee. The bill provides that during the period when foreign fishermen are being employed, the owners would train Americans to take their place. O. William Moody, representing SIU, and Herb Brand, Transportation histitote, have testified in subcommittee hearings in favor of the bill. Tbere would be a number of major benefits for the maritime industry and the fishing industry from enactment of H.R. 5197. The ship could go back into service with a crew oi 20 U.S. seamen and eventually an American fishing crew. The House passed H.R. 5197 by voice vote. Maritime Aiiflioiiaitkm for Fiscal Vear 1976 A conference committee has been named to resolve differences between the House and Senate versions of the authorization Inll for maritime programs— operating differential subsidies, construction differential subsidies. Title XI, research and development, maritime academies, etc. Leonor Sullivan, chairman of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee, and Warren Magnuson, chairman (ff the Senate Commerce Com­ mittee, will head thrir respective delegatirms. PensiMi Plan Rcgulatkm A policy committee has been named to implement the Employee Retirement Income Security Act The Act was passed last year to establish minimum federal standards for private penaon plans. Thirty-five million people ,sae covered by such private plans. la a new bill introduced by Rep. Richard Ottinger (D-N.Y.), he pro­ poses that fully vested pe^ns over 55 be entitled to pension benefits if employm^t is terminated by the ethployer. Rep. Ottinger feds such protection is of particular importance to older Americans who lose their jobs because of olant closings. Mid Fhg Rates S. 868, to provide minimum ocean rates for cargo carried on third-flag ships, has been favorably reported out of the Senate Commerce Committee. Identical bills will be considered in the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Com­ mittee. The bill requires that third-flag carriers justify their rates whenever they are lower than the lowest rate charged by a carrier in the liner conference; it does not prohibit them from carrying American cargo. A recent study made for the Maritime Administration (the government agency which adidnisters maritime funds) showed that the seven major foreign maritime nations—^Japan, the United Kingdom, France, Norway, Spain, West Germany and Sweden—^provide direct and indirect subsidies totaling over $2 billion a year to their shipbuilding and shipping industries. Russian ships, gov­ ernment supported, are not required to operate at a profit, and can drive'U.S. > ships out of tiie market by undercutting costs. . We do not have cargo preference protection and our State Department does not sufficiently implement use of U.S. ships for Public Law 480 shipments. (According to this Law 50 percent of government generated aid cargo is sup­ posed to go on American-flag ships.) This lack of support is costing us jobs and job security. SIU supports S.868 and the protection it offers our industry. Florida Gas Pfyeline In hearings before the Federal Power Commis»on, we are opposing permis­ sion for Florida Gas Transmission Company to convert a 24-inch gas pipeline to carrying petroleum products. The pipeline, now running from Baton Rouge, La., to Florida, will eventually extend to Texas. The pipeline conversion would cost SIU 1,000 jobs on tugs, barges and tankers which serve in the Gulf Coast area. Ifanpioyment Conference . Upgraders and bosuns from the Harry Lundeberg School participated in the National Conference on Full Employment, sponsored by the Full Employment Action Couiicil June 24. The Council is a coalition of representatives from labor, education and public interest groups. Four panel sessions were devoted to the problems of unemployment and ways of creating more jobs for more Americans. .• i.ll If i 200 IVBle Limit The Fisheries, Wildlife Conservation and Environment Subcommittee of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee will hold hearings July 15 through 29 on H.R. 200 and related bills to extend the fisheries jurisdiction of the United States. 'l|; J., 4' • f : F' To Protect Your , I ' m Job Security in the Fight for Favorable Legislation » Seafarers are urged to conirMNite to SPAD. It is tl» way to have your voice heard and to keep your anion effective fai the fight for legislation to orotecf the security of every Seafarer and his family. "1^1' Tanker Overseas Traveler Pays Off in Newport News . Recertified Bosun Arne Hovde (left), ship's chairman of the SS Overseas Traveler (Maritime Overseas), stands by while (seated) Chief Steward Jasper C. Anderson, secretary-reporter of the tanker explains a point in the SIU Shipping Rules and the Union contract to the remainder of the Ship's Committee looking on of (I. to r.): Steward Delegate Robert Rowe; Engine Delegate Robert Sawyer, and Deck Delegate Charles Majette. Note the Seafarers LOG which they had just read on the table. In the photo on the right, during the payoff oh June 2 at the C&C Piers In Newport News, Va,, a member in the back row raises hand at the shipboard meeting to ask a question. After payoff, the vessel headed for Rotterdam. Pages July. 1975 f . I -X' • iv "''V- '••J', 7 I t �19. Total Deductions During Year (Item 16) 20. Total Net Increase (Decrease) 21. Fund Balance (Reserve for Future Benefits) at End of Year (Item 14, Statement of Assets ' and Liabilities) ANNUAL REPORT For the fiscal year ended December 31,1974 —-'y;' ' - SEAFARERS HIRING HALL TOUST FUND (Name of Welfare Fun^ V 275 20th Street, Brooklyn, New York 11215 (Address of Fond) 900,181.86 486,301.33 $ 1,189,508.85 Note: Pages 7 to 14 inclusive should not be completed by funds that have filed Form D-2 with the U.S. Department of Labor. Such funds are required to file a copy of the completed D-2 form with this statement. to file STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES Eodtrf ASSETS^ Reporting Year SUPERINTENDENT OF INSURANCE of the Item $ - 21,628.28 • 1. Cash 2. Receivables: NOTES: (1) All data in the Annual Report is to be copied from the Annual Statement. (a) Contributions: Where a copy of U.S. Department of Labor Form D-2 has been filed in lieu (1) Employer •• (2) Other (Specify) Due from other Plans 4,722.10 of pages 7 to 14 of the New York Annual Statement, Part IV—Section A of (b) Dividends or Experience Rating Refunds Form D-2 may be substituted for Page 3 herein. (c) Other (Specify) (2) The Annual Report is required to be filed, in duplicate, not later than five months after end of fiscal year. Address replies to New York State Insurance 3. Investments: (Other than Real Estate) (a) Bank Deposits at Interest and Deposits or Shares in Savings Department, Two World Trade Center, New York, New York 10048. and Loan Associations 1,167,470.17 (3) The data contained herein is for the purpose of providing geiferal information (b) Stocks: as to the condition and affairs of the fund. The presentation is necessarily (1) Preferred abbreviated. If you are interested in a more comprehensive treatment refer to (2) Common Page 4 under the heading "Additional Information is Available." '.10? Wel'l (c) Bonds and Debentures: STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE (1) Government Obligations (RESERVE FOR FUTURE BENEFITS) (a) Federal '. (bi) State and Municipal Item ADDITIONS TO FUND BALANCE (2) Foreign Government Obligations 1. Contributions: , " (3) Non-Government Obligations sr(Exclude amounts entered in Item 2) (d) Common Trusts: (a> Employer (Schedule 1) $1,308,577.46 (1) (Identify) (b) Employee - (2) (Identify) (c) Other (Specify) Interest on delinquent ac­ (e) Subsidiary Organizations (Identify and Indicate Percentage i riwjS. tsniR counts 187.02 ~ of Ownership by this plan in the subsidiary) sinpdpMcY (d) Total Contributions $ 1,308,764.48 (1) % 2. Dividends and Experience Rating Refunds * (2) % , ->7 from Insurance Companies 4. Real Estate Loans and Mortgages .... .. 3. Investment Income: , . : '• 'K.lPtt,-., • 5. Loans and Notes Receivable: (Other than Real Estate) (a) Interest 77,718.71 (a) Secured (b) Dividends i (b) Unsecured (c) Rents M> ^ 6. Real Estate: (d) Other (Specify) (a) Operated (e) Total Income from Investments . 77,718.71 (b) Other Real Estate 4. Profit on disposal of investments 7. Other Assets: 5. Increase by adjustment in asset values of in­ (a) Accrued Income . vestments ' (b) Prepaid Expenses 6. Other Additions: (Itemize) (c) Other (Specify) Fixed assets—$15,962.47 less 100% reserve -0- (a) ^ :... 8. Total Assets $ 1,193,820.55 (b) LIABILITIES (c) Total Other Additions -r . ________ 7. Total Additions $ 1,386,483.19 9. Insurance and Auunity Premiums Payable STATE OF NEW YORK DEDUCTIONS FROM FUND BALANCE 8. Insurance and Annuity Premiums to Insurance Carriers and to Service Organizations (Includ­ ing Prepaid Medical Plans) 9. Benefits Provided Directly by the Trust or Separately Maintained Fund 10. Payments to an Organization Maintained by the Plan for the Purpose of Providing Bene­ fits to Participants (Attach latest operating statement of the Organization showing detail of administrative expenses, supplies, fees, etc.) 11. Payments or Contract Fees Paid to Independ­ ent Organizations or Individuals Providing Plan Benefits (Clinics, Hospitals, Doctors, etCi) 12. Administrative Expenses: (a) Salaries (Schedule 2) (b) Allowances, Expenses, etc. (Schedule 2) .. (c) Taxes (d) Fees and Commissions (Schedule 3) ..... (e) Rent (f) Insurance Premiums (g) Fidelity Bond Premiums (h) Other Administrative Expenses (Specify) Tabulating service & other administra­ tive expenses (i) Total Administrative Expenses ......... 13. Loss on disposal of investments Is. i 14. Decrease by adjustment in asset values, of ihvestments .......................... 15. Other Deductions: (Itemize) (a) Collection - $ • " •*':•*' . •' H ,3lr-'-V' '.'r Unpaid Claims (Not Covered by Insurance) Accounts Payable Accrued Expenses Other Liabilities (Specify) Due to other Plans .... Reserve for future benefits (Fund balance) Total Liabilities and Reserves ••••.•• 11503.26 -." - • ..... ? 2,808.44 ..... 1,189,508.85 $ 1,193,820.55 - iThe assets listed in this statement must be valued on the basis regularly used in valuing investments held in the fund and reported to the U.S. Treasury Department, or shall be valued at their aggregate cost or present value, whichever is lower, if such a statement is not so required to be filed with the U.S. Treasury Department. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE ... REPORT ON EXAMINATION: This fund is subject to periodic examination by the New York State Insurance Department. All employee-members of the fund, all con­ tributing employers and the participating unions may inspect the Reports on Examina­ tion at the New York State Insurance Department, upon presentation of proper credentials. If you wish to see the Report, please contact the New York State Insurance Departme.nt, Two World Trade Center, New York 10048. 737,286.89 . 11,925.93 :r , ^ 20,143.13 ' 499.07 ^ . • u V 78,913.74 ' ^111,481.87 • . ~ ^ 293.96 $ "^V293.96 900,181.86 $ 703,207.52 OTHER INFORMATION: Also available for inspection—to the public generally— are the annual statements and registration documents filed by the Fund. These may bp inspected during working hours at the above address, or at the office of the Fund. STATE OF. SS. COUNTY OF. u •- V""'' . 'Br'piy'. . and. Trustees of the Fund and ' ••• • affirm, under the penalties of perjury that the contents of this Annual Report are true and hereby subscribe thereto. , ., Employer trustee: RECONCILEMENT OF FUND BALANCE 17. Fund Balance (Reserve for Future Benefits at Beginning of Year) 18. Total Additions During Year (Item 7) • PagilO 51,119.14 .- (c) Total Other Deductions 16. Total Deductions S ' 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. - , V ; • 1,386,483.19 ; Seafar^i^Lofil �DISPATCHERS REPORT JUNE 1-30,1975 TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port Boston New York ..... Philadelphia .. Baltimore .... Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans ... Jacksonville . ... San Francisco .. Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point .... Yokohama Totals Deep Sea Great Lakes-— Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakes 4 107 6 26 18 5 19 60 31 46 .26 31 4 78 0 6 467 3 10 4 2 6 2 1 10 2 4 2 8 0 9 0 0 63 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 DECK DEPARTMENT 3 3 0 68 18 4 1 1 0. 22 10 0 12 3 1 3 0 0 9 2 0 58 38 0 33 7 0 19 6 0 1 2 0 30 10 0 4 2 0 84 40 0 0 3 0 3 0 4 350 149 5 6 4 7 17 10 5 6 55 522 4 2 3 2 3 0 1 15 78 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 3 3 15 4 4 32 5 13 4 76 426 Port Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Deep Sea 11 7 54 0 4 375 3 34 1 5 6 2 3 15 5 13 2 5 1 16 0 3 114 Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth . i-rankforl \ Chicago .' Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakes 1 5 2 21 5 4 1 39 414 7 0 1 1 1 6 1 17 131 4 37 5 7 10 1 20 33 9 26 7 11 3 46 0 1 220 1 2 0 2 2 0 0 1 1 4 2 1 1 0 3 0 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 3 3 1 2 11 231 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 21 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 87 10 21 18 2 16 49 22 48 ' ; 3 25 8 3 10 2 7 15 2 11 6 9 1 8 0 2 112 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 5 12 5 11 15 11 1 9 64 1,039 2 3 5 2 5 0 1 18 130 0" 0 1 2 2 0 0 5 IP 0 65 3 19 4 1 10 44 27 18 8 18 8 69 0 2 296 1 25 3 3 5 2 4 29 8 7 2 17 2 27 4 4 132 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 150 20 49 25 4 36 118 36 96 28 36 15 105 0 2 726 4 55 6 13 6 3 11 20 13 42 • 8 15 2 18 0 3 219 0 2 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 6 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 2 4 6 2 1 18 2 3 3 35 331 12 0 0 1 1 4 0 18 150 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 6 3 8 14 12 4 5 52 1,091 6 0 3 4 4 3 2 22 152 0 2 0 1 2 1 1 7 13 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 1 0 25 27 6 0 0 0 116 0 5 7 5 0 1 0 0 6 3 0 42 36 0 15 5 0 18 9 0 2 1 0 19 2 0 3 1 0 35 21 0 0 0 17 2 3 0 191 136 6 5 78 17 20 16 4 49 71 21 64 12 34 10 77 0 2 480 2 8 1 5 3 0 0 4 5 8 5 3 2 3 0 1 50 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 50 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 * Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk ; Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington 6 ' Frankfort . ..."" ' Chicago Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakes 6 0 1 11 1 5 0 24 215 4 0 1 1 0 1 0 7 143 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 ENTRY DEPARTMENT : . -. *. Seattle ............................ Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Deep, Sea Great Lakes Alpena Buffalo Cleveland ~.... Detroit. Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakes Totals All Depts. Deep Sea Totals All DepL,. Great Lakes Totals All Depts. Deep Sea & Great Lakes July, 1975 0 0 0 2 0 5 0 7 12 16 208 27 57 25 14 60 134 59 110 49 59 16 126 0 15 975 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Deep Sea Great Lakes Detroit Duluth 15 2 7 10 6 5 0 45 194 REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class.B Class C ENGINE DEPARTMENT Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Alpena Buffalo Cleveland TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C " 3 27 9 15 10 0 14 37 12 31 4 11 6 30 0 0 209 5 4 6 17 9 12 5 58 267 1,271 163 1,434 4 85 18 22 13 4 13 53 21 54 11 19 11 56 21 1 406 17 6 6 9 6 7 1 92 458 603 85 688 'K.. 1 0 2r 3 5 2 3 16 496 . siu Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes & Inland Waters v Inland Boatmen's Union United Industrial Worker PRESIDENT Paul Hall SECRETARY-TREASURER Joe DiGiorgio EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Cal Tanner VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard Lindsey Williams Frank Drozak Paul Drozak HEADQUARTERS 675 4 Ave., Bklyn. 11232 (212) BY 9-6600 ALPENA, Mich 800 N. 2 Ave. 49707 (517) EL 4-3616 BALTIMORE, Md. 1216 E. Baltimore St. 21202 (301) EA 7-4900 BOSTON, Mass. 215 Essex SL 02111 (617) 482-4716 BUFFALO, N.Y.... .290 Franklin St 14202 (716) TL 3-9259 CHICAGO, IlL. .9383 S. Ewlng Ave. 60617 (312) SA 1-0733 CLEVELAND, Ohio 1290 Old River Rd. 44113 (216) MA 1-5450 DETROIT, Mich. 10225 W. Jefferson Ave. 48218 (313) VI 3-4741 DULUTH, Minn 2014 W. 3 St. 55806 (218) RA 2-4110 FRANKFORT, Mich P.O. Box D 415 Main St. 49635 (616) EL 7-2441 HOUSTON, Tex. 5804 Canal St 77011 (713) WA 8-3207 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. 3315 Liberty St. 32206 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY, NJ. 99 Montgomery St. 07302 (201) HE 5-9424 MOBILE, Ala. IS. Lawrence St. 36602 (205) HE 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS, La. 630 Jackson Ave. 70130 (504) 529-7546 NORFOLK, Va 115 3St. 23510 (804) 622-1892 PADUCAH, Ky. 225 S. 7 St 42001 (502) 443-2493 PHHADELPHIA, Pa.. .2604 S. 4 St 19148 (215) DE 6-3818 PINEY POINT, Md. St. Mary's County 20674 (301) 994-0100 PORT ARTHUR, Tex P'- r 'ji '1' f ? I •1' m 1 i'. ];• 534 9 Ave. 77640 (713) 983-1679 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. 1321 Mission St 94103 (415) 626-6793 SANTURCE, P. R. 1313 Fernandez, Juncos, Stop 20 00908 (809) 724-2848 SEATTLE, Wash....... .2505 1 Ave. 98121 (206) MA 3-4334 ST. LOUIS, Mo.. .4581 Gravois Ave. 63116 (314) 752-6500 TAMPA, Fla..2610 W.Kennedy Blvd.33609 (813) 870-1601 TOLEDO, Ohio 935 Summit St 43604 (419) 248-3691 WILMINGTON, Calif. •• I fe. IfSi'i m 510 N.Broad St.90744 (213)549-4000 YOKOHAMA, Japan Yokohama Port P.O. P.O. Box 429 5-6 Nihon Ohdori Naka-Kn 231-91 201-7935 Shipping at the deep-sea ports dur­ ing the month of June remained rela­ tively stable. Despite record unem­ ployment in the nation, employment opportunities for Seafhrers continue to be good. This is cleariy shown in that each month upwards of 35 perv eent of all jobs shipped are feiiken other than W seniority men. SUppie^ for the near future is expected to re-J mOitt fittoWe. ^ 111 >; v "• I' PagelL it. T- �i' Dues Resolution Presented to Members The following Resolution on a dues increase for working members only, was presented by the SIU Secretary-Treasury on behalf of the ^mon's Exyutive Board and all of its officers at July meetings in all Constitutional and Non-Constitutional ports. It was overwhelmingly passed by the membership. (The vote in each port appears below the Resolution.) ' , „ i • j / » Appearing on the next page is the full report of the Constitutional Committee elected on July 18 at Headquarters to act on the Resolution and make any changes. corrections, substitutions and/or recommendations. In their report, the Committee recommended that the Resolution and their own report appear in the Seafarers LOG prior to the secret, mail ballot referendum on the Resolution. This Constitutional Committee's Report and Recommendation will be voted on at the regular membership meetings in August. RESOLVED, in the event that such a proportionate sum of such $50.00 proposed amendments and actions to be WHEREAS, the Union successfully Constitutional Committee's Report and which shall be equal to the percentage taken upon such amendments must first negotiated an increase in wages and over­ recommendations are thereafter accepted which such worked days bears to ninety be authorized by the membership; and time for the first year in the new contract by the membership for voting as Consti­ days. Dues payable under this subsec­ WHEREAS, after such approval is which was overwhelmingly approved by tutionally required, such referendum vote tion (b), shall be payable on the day granted, a Constitutional Committee must the membership; and shall be held as provided for in the Con­ that the member receives payment for be elected which will have the authority to WHEREAS, the contract also provides stitutional Committee's report and recom­ his earned compensatory credit on ac-. act on the amendments and make changes, for continued increases in earnings for the mendations. count of having worked such days, any­ corrections, substitutions and/or recom­ membership in each year of the contract; Fraternally submitted; thing to the contrary herein notwith­ mendations; and and standing, and shall become effective as WHEREAS, any recommendations of WHEREAS, as a result of these nego­ Paul Hall, President, H-1 to members in the manner designated the Committee may include other pro­ tiations, the membership will also receive and determined by majority vote of the posed Constitutional changes; and substantial increases in vacation benefits Cal Tanner, Executive Vice President, T-1 membership by secret ballot. When so WHEREAS, the report of the action of which will raise the vacation payments to Frank Drozak, Vice President, D-22 determined by its membership, mem­ $1,400, $1,800, $2,200 and $2,400 for the the Committee must be submitted to the Lindsey Williams, Vice President, W-1 . bers in the employ of the Union, its sub­ membership for acceptance, modification respective groups and ratings; and Joe DiGiorgio, Secretary-Treasurer, D-2 sidiaries and its affiliates, or in any WHEREAS, these higher vacation pay­ or rejection; and Earl Shepard, Vice President, S-2 employment at the Union's direction as WHEREAS, if the Committee recom­ ments represent an average of 50% rise Paul Drozak, Vice President, D-180 provided for in Article XII, Section mends the approval of the amendment, in benefits; and Leon Hall, Headquarters Representative, 1(a) & (c) shall pay in addition to that and if the membership accepts the report WHEREAS, new vacation benefits over H-125 provided for in paragraph (a) immedi­ and above those already obtained are of the Committee, a referendum vote of William Hall, Headquarters ately above, the sum of Fifty ($50.00) the membership must then be conducted being negotiated; and Representative, H-272 Dollars quarterly on a calendar year on such Constitutional amendment. WHEREAS, serious threats to employ­ Edward X. Mooney, Headquarters, basis, no later than the first business ment and job security have been made re­ NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RE­ Representative, M-7 day of each quarter, while so employed. cently on both national and foreign fronts; SOLVED: That Article V, Section 1 of John Fay, Philadelphia Agent, F-363 (c) changes of the above dues shall and the Seafarers International Union of Ben Wilson, Baltimore Agent, W-217 only be by Constitutional amendment. WHEREAS, the Union has a responsi­ North America, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and E. Aubusson, Detroit Agent, A-8 RESOLVED, that the voting upon this bility to its members to continue its fight Inland Waters District Constitution, be C. J. Stephens, New Orleans Agent, S-4 proposed amendment be by secret ballot to preserve and protect the job security of amended to read as hereafter set forth; Louis Neira, Mobile Agent, N-1 and that the procedure or details of such its membership; and provided that subparagraph (b) of the Steve Troy, San Francisco Agent, T-485 • mail balloting be contained in the recom­ WHEREAS, in order to continue the amendment hereafter set forth, shall be­ A. Campbell, NY Patrolman, C-17 mendations of a Constitutional Committee fight for jobs and job security, it will be come applicable only to those members T. Babkowski, NY Patrolman, B-1 be elected in the event this proposed to necessary to have the financial resources who, subsequent to September 15, 1975 J. Bluitt, NY Patrolman, B-15 Resolution is accepted by the membership available to take whatever actions are nec­ shall be entitled, over and above that pro­ L. lovino, NY Patrolman, I-l 1 as Constitutionally required, and that such essary; and vided for through collective bargaining P. Marinelli, NY Patrolman, M-462 Constitutional Committee make such WHEREAS, the cost for staff salaries, agreements in effect September 15, 1975, G. McCartney, NY Patrolman, M-948 other recommendations on mail balloting communications, postage, rents, utilities for days worked thereafter, an additional F. Mongelli, NY Patrolman, M-1111 procedure along with recommendations and other expenses that must be paid in vacation benefit payment for twelve con­ K. Terpe, NY Patrolman, T-3 on changes, corrections, and/or substitu­ order to effectively represent the member­ secutive months worked with contracted A. Bernstein, Philadelphia Patrolman, B-3 tions on the proposed amendment as the ship have risen; and employers, or for ninety day multiples so A. Kastina, Baltimore Patrolman, K-5 Committee* may feel needed or appro­ WHEREAS, these higher costs result­ worked in such twelve consecutive month R. Pomerlane, Baltimore Patrolman, priate. ing from current inflation create great period, the sum of $50.00, and propor­ P-437 RESOLVED, as Constitutionally pro­ pressures on the Union to curtail its mul­ tionate amount for days worked in excess H. Fischer, Mobile Patrolman, F-1 vided, this Resolution be voted upon by tiple services to the membership; and thereof. Such amendments shall become R. Jordan, Mobile Patrolman, J-1 the membership at the Constitutional WHEREAS, in these times it would not effective October 1, 1975, and with re­ William Morris, Mobile Patrolman, M-4 Ports of New York, Philadelphia, Balti­ only be unwise but self-defeating to per­ spect to members 'whose vacation benefit mit the slightest reduction of existing . payments may thereafter be increased as more, Detroit, Houston, New Orleans, T. Gould, New Orleans Patrolman, G-267 operations and services to the member­ above, it shall become effective the first L. Guarino, New Orleans Patrolman, Mobile and San Francisco, and in addi­ ship; and G-520 tion at all non-Constitutional Ports, and if day of the month immediately after the WHEREAS, the only constructive • concurred in, a Constitutional Committee H. Troxclair, New Orleans Patrolman, T-4 month in which such increased vacation measure would be to obtain additional of six book members to be elected at the S. Zeagler, New Orleans Patrolman, Z-60 benefit provision is authorized. dues from working members; and Port of New York-Headquarters at a Spe­ R. Lightfoot, Houston Patrolman, L-562' ' WHEREAS, these additional dues cial Meeting to be held at 2:00 p.m. on F. Taylor, Houston Patrolman, T-180 AMENDMENT would be payable only by those who may July 18, 1975; and finally R. Wilburn, Houston Patrolman, W-6 receive monetary benefits over and above Article V, Section 1. All members' dues those that they are presently receiving or shall consist of: Following are the votes in each port on regular July membership meetings, and to which they will be entitled to" receive (a) dues in effect on July 1, 1975, / the dues increase Resolution. In the Con- at the non-Constitutional ports, voting as a result of the new contract that is in which shall be paid quarterly on a cal­ /stitutional ports, voting took place at the took place on July 17. effect; and endar year basis, no later than the first WHEREAS, such additional dues business day of each quarter, except as would also be payable by any member .herein otherwise provided, and; MEMBERS VOTED NO VOTES who is employed by this Union, its sub­ (b) the sum of $50.00 for each PORT PRESENT » AGAINST FOR sidiaries and affiliates or who is employed ninety days worked in twelve consecu­ at the Union's direction; and • tive months for contracted employers PINEY POINT : 81 81 « WHEREAS, this action will require a and for days worked subsequent to such JACKSONVILLE 72 72 Constitutional amendment; and first ninety days in such twelve consecu­ NORFOLK / 51 0 51 WHEREAS, under our Constitution all tive months, "which are less than ninety. '•M BALTIMORE . Seafarers at Headquarters vote to elect a Constitutional Committee at a special meeting held In New York on July 18. The Committee was elected to act on a dues Increase resolution which was passed at all regular July membership meetings and at special meetings held on July 17. Page 12 BOSTON PHILADELPHIA DETROIT . . . . WILMINGTON ... FRANKFORT HOUSTON ; OULUTH NEW YORK TAMPA -CHICAGO NEW ORLEANS ; MOBILE CLEVELAND ALPENA .. YOKOHAMA SEATTLE SAN FRANCISCO PUERTO RICO ......... BUFFALO TOTALS 95 32 77 96 _ 48 NoQuornm 178 22 350 39 26 278 143 18 10 16 47 184 30 10 1,903 95 32 75 96 48 .178 22 350 39 '26 278 143 18 10 16 45 184 30 10 0 0 9 A 0 .0 * 0 9 0' 0 Q-m 0 'J ''' 0 •mMM u-;." Seafarers Log �.T— -i'.:'--'T** • *s'fu^ ',, ' > -' -• V ' 'v ' t. ' ' ' , • •, V<-?- m:r EPORT STITUTIONAL t'r'^ '' We, the undersigned Constitutional Committee, were elected at a special meeting at Headquarters—Port of New York—on July 18, 1975, in accordance with Article XXV, Section 2, of our Union Constitution. We have had referred to us and studied the Constitutional amendment resolution submitted jointly by all our Officers, Headquarters Repre­ sentatives, Agents and Patrolmen. The amendment resolution prior to its submis­ sion to us, was adopted by a majority vote of the membership at Headquarters and all Ports. The Resolution's entire provi­ sions including its whereas clauses is at­ tached to this, our Report and Recom­ mendation, so that all members will have available to them its full text for their re­ view and study at the same time that they read this, our Report and Recommenda­ tions. As the Resolution sets forth, we in the maritime industry are faced with serious threats to our job opportunities and secur­ ity. Events on foreign fronts in petroleum and other energy sources, make clear the cutback in our importation of energy material. Similarly, with heavy increased cost for foreign fuel, there is a sharp drop in our Nation's use of imported energy. All of this results in less U.S. bottoms with equivalent drop in job opportunities. Nor does contemplated expansion of our do­ mestic fleet pick up the full slack, par­ ticularly when modern technique and automatic equipment results in less job opportunities and at the same time, other transportation means stand by to replace water transportation. Faced with this reality, we must under­ take actions and methods to reduce this impact and at the same time, find alterna­ tives for employment in maritime. Fur­ thermore, it is most important that steps be taken to fight the substandard mari­ time operators so as to make their stand­ ards comparable to ours with resulting increased job opportunities. This program is a necessity and those of us working in maritime for many years, recognize the extreme importance of what has to be done. The efforts required to be successful will be great. At the same time, the cost will be most substantial. This is all the more so in today's inflationary climate. The combined efforts of manpower, facil­ ity's use, legislative, clerical, legal, etc., will obviously be heavy with a comparable high cost. At the same time that this effort gets under way, we are faced with constantly increased costs across the board in staff, salaries, postage, rent, taxes, utilities, pro­ fessional services, supplies, materials and other expenses. And while this condition continues to spiral, the paramount interest and concern of providing maximum serv­ ices to the membership must constantly be observed. Our examination of Union records, experience, conferences and dis­ cussions with our elected and appointed representatives, makes clear to us the im­ portance of going forward and simultane­ ously maintaining our existing standards for membership protection and security. increased dues comes into play only after two conditions are met. First, it applies only to those members who sometime after September 15, 1975 as a result of shipping thereafter, are entitled to receive vacation benefits as a result of collective bargaining agreements, which are higher than those already in effect on September '15, 1975 and second, the increased vaca­ tion benefit must be at least the sum of $350.— for 12 consecutive months ship­ ping or $87.50 for 90 days shipping and higher amounts proportionately if above 90 days. We further note that by our recent negotiated contract for the membership, excluding Great Lakes who negotiated their contract last year, vacation benefits were raised to group levels for annual shipping to $1,400.—, $1,800.—, $2,200.— and $2,400.—, respectively. Under the proposed Resolution, before the dues change will become effective, another $350.— fof annual shipping or $87.50 for 90 days shipping would have to be added on to the sailing member's benefit. Only part of that increased benefit would be paid as increased dues, leaving the remainder for the use of the member. In effect, the increased dues would be payable only by working members for time worked of 90 days and in excess and then only provided there is an increased vacation benefit of at least $87.50 for such 90 days over and above vacation benefits in effect on September 15, 1975. As we see it, in this way the source of increased Union revenue to fill the needs discussed above comes from new and higher vaca­ tion benefits available and paid to working members, without taxing the nonworking, ill or disabled members or touching any part of existing negotiated vacation beenfits. The Resolution further carries out one of its underlying themes that such in­ creased Union dues should come from working members, by providing that the maximum increase in dues shall be applic­ able as well to Union member officers, other members in the Union's employ, its subsidiaries or affiliates or in employment at the Union's direction. For the foregoing reasons, we report and recommend the following Resolution for membership vote: "RESOLVED: That Article V, Secr tion 1 of the Seafarers International Union of North America, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District Constitution, be amended to read as hereafter set forth; provided that sub­ paragraph (b) of the amendment here­ after set forth, shall become applicable only to those members who, subsequent to September 15, 1975 shall be entitled, over and above that provided for through collective bargaining agree­ ments in effect September 15, 1975, for days worked thereafter, an additional sum of $350 vacation benefit payment for twelve consecutive months worked with contracted employers, or for ninety day multiples so worked in such twelve consecutive month period, the sum of $87.50, and proportionate amount for days worked in excess thereof. Such amendment shall become effective October 1, 1975, and with respect to members whose vacation benefit payments may thereafter be in­ creased as above, it shall become effec­ tive the first day of the month imme­ diately after the month in which such increased vacation benefit provision is authorized. Normally in our opinion, the raising of money to support Union needs such as the above, is through across the board in­ crease in dues or assessments applicable to all members in equal amount. However, the proposed resolution which seeks to -raise the necessary moneys recognizes that such increased Union money should come only from working members and then only for their period of employment and equally important, come out of AMENDMENT moneys received solely from increased Article V, Section 1. All members' dues benefits to be secured as-a result of nego­ shall consist of: tiated efforts, over and above those now (a) dues in effect on July 1, 1975, in existence. In effect, the moneys needed which shall be paid quarterly on a cal­ to be raised in the form of dues will be endar year basis, no later than the first from future benefit increases received as business day of each quarter, except as a result of negotiations and shipping. herein otherwise provided, and; (b) the sum of $50.00 for each We note that the Constitutional Amend­ ment part of the Resolution providing for - ninety days worked in twelve consecu­ July, 1975 r^-iv tive months for contracted employers and for days worked subsequent to such first ninety days in such twelve consec­ utive months, which are less than ninety, a fjroportionate sum of such $50.00 which shall be equal to the per­ centage which such worked days bears to ninety days. Dues payable under this subsection (b), shall be payable on the day that the member receives payment for his earned compensatory credit on account of having worked such days, anything to the contrary herein not­ withstanding, and shall become effec­ tive as to members in the manner desig­ nated and determined by majority vote of the membership by secret ballot. When so determined by the member­ ship, members in the employ of the Union, its subsidiaries and its affiliates, or in any employment at the Union's direction as provided for in Article XII, Section 1 (a) & (c) shall pay in addi­ tion to that provided for in paragraph (a) immediately above, the sum of Fifty ($50.00) Dollars quarterly on a calendar year basis, no later than the first business day of each quarter, while so employed. (c) changes of the above dues shall only be by Constitutional amendment." We further recommend that the Reso­ lution as quoted above, be voted upon Yes or No, by the membership. The proposed Resolution also directs this Constitutional Committee to recom­ mend the details for a secret ballot vote of the membership upon the Resolution. If this Consliulional Committee's Report and Recommendation is concurred in by the membership at the next regular mem­ bership meetings in August, 1975, it is recommended that: (a) No later than August 16, 1975, a copy of the Constitutional Commit­ tee's Report and Recommendation with attachment, be mailed to all members and ships. (b) The ballot on the above Resolu­ tion be held by mail referendum vote over a 30 day period by secret ballot and that voting shall commence at all ports on August 25, 1975 and end on September 23, 1975, between the hours of9:00A.M. and 12:00 Noon Monday through Saturday, excepting therefrom legal holidays; and that on September 29, 1975 at 10:00 A.M. at Headquart­ ers, a special meeting of the member­ ship be held for the purpose of electing a Tallying Committee consisting of six full book members who upon their election shall take possession of the bal­ lots, tally the same, make its report and notify the Secretary-Treasurer as to the results of the referendum as soon as possible thereafter. No ballot received after September 29, 1975 shall be counted. (c) The balloting procedure for the mail referendum shall be as provided in our Constitution's Article XIII, Sec. 3(c), (d) and (e), except that with re­ spect to absentee voting under Sec. 3(e) the qualifying employment period for a member at sea shall be the period of this mail referendum vote, August 25, 1975 to September 23, 1975, and for members confined in a USPHS Hos­ pital, the period shall be from August . 25, 1975 to and Including September 3, 1975. All such absentee ballot re­ quests, in the manner provided by such Subsection (e), shall be postmarked no later than September 3, 1975, and if eligible for such ballot, transmitted by the Secretary-Treasurer in the manner provided by such Subsection (e), no later than September 8, 1975. The Sec­ retary-Treasurer shall designate a bank depository for the ballots. At the time of writing this Report, we inquired and were advised, that the next Seafarers Log issue is about to be published. We recommend if, it is rea­ sonably possible, that a copy of our Committees' Report, together with a copy of the proposed Resolution and membership action taken to date, be printed in such next Log issue, so that the membership will be kept abreast as to all facts to this time. This advice to the membership is in addition to the fuijher notice which may be given to them by mailings to their homes and ships, as we have previously set forth in this Report and Recommendation. Your Constitiutional Committee wishes to thank the Union, Officers, representa­ tives, members and counsel for their co­ operation and assistance during our delib­ erations and to assure all members that we believe the adoption of the proposed Resolution proposition will serve the Union and the membership well. We recommend that the above Reso­ lution proposition be approved by the membership and submitted to a mail ref­ erendum in the manner recommended by your Committee. Fraternally submitted: July 22,1975 Ronald B. Shaw, Book No. S-1993 Nicholas D'Amante, Book No. D-696 William G. Cofone, Book No. C-808 Jack V. Dixon, Book No. D-863 Warren H. Cassidy, Book No. C-724 Lonnie S. Dukes, Book No. D-786 t. I t : Hi Hi'' 1 i 4 ir !! 4^' tm 5-ki- f '4t The Constitutional Committee meets to act on a dues increase resolution passed this month in all ports. They are, from (I. to r.): William Cofone; Nicholas D'Amante; Ronald Shaw (chairman); Jack Dixon; Lonnie Dukes, and Warren Cassidy. �•i • Seafarer F. M. Rose, who ships out of this port, recently won Best-Of-Show for the third time at the Spring Coin and Stamp Show of the Fort Lauderville Coin Club. His prize-winning exhibit was entitled "When Coins Got Around." A five-case display, the exhibit showed trade dollars of many countries, which were unmarked, counterstamped and chopmarked. (A chopmark was a mark stamped on a coin by merchants and bankers in China as a guarantee that the coin was not a counterfeit. The custom, whose origin is unknown, lasted as long as silver circulated in China). Brother Rose started collecting coins as a result of a revolution in South Korea. On a voyage to South Korea before the overthrow of the countrv's President Syngman Rhee, Rose accumulated many of the 100 Won coins, which bear a portrait of Rhee. On a return voyage a couple of years later, he found that the coin was outlawed, so he gave away about 30 of them. Then he found out that the coins were worth about a dollar apiece, and so, he bought a catalog on world coins to "Find out what else I was doing wrong." "I'm glad I got started, but if I had known >vhat I was getting into, how involved I'd get, I'd have been scared to death," he said. "Of course, I love coin collecting, but it has its complications. My collection is big enough now so that I have to keep it all in bank vaults, and that takes a lot of fun out of it. And that one book has gotten to be 22 shelf feet of books on coins and allied subjects." Asked about future coin collecting plans. Seafarer Rose said that he hopes that he can make the national convention of the American Numismatic Assn. at Los Angeles next month. He said, "I've exhibited at two previous A.N.A. conventions, but I ran out of money each time. This time, I think I have a chance of wimiing at least third place in the Modem Foreign coins category, that is, coins since 1500." Los Angeles For the first time in seven years, the 11th edition in a century of the book, "Coast Pilot 7", and "mariner's Bible" for the Pacific Coast and Hawaii is now available from the U.S. Commerce Department's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Survey, 6501 I^fayette Ave., Riverdale, Md. The 395-page volume surveys the coast, bays, harbors and rivers of the three West Coast states and the eight Hawaiian Islands. Wharves, depths, storage and cargo-handling equipment are outlined for the ports of Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Long Beach, San Diego, Portland, Tacoma and Honolulu. Included are the Channel Islands of Southern California, Sacramento, Columbia and San Joaquin Rivers, Straits of Juan de Fuca and Georgia and Puget Sound. There are eight "Coast Pilots" published covering data which can't be shown graphically on marine charts, such as navigation regulations, landmarks, channel and anchorage quirks, hazards, weather, ice, freshets, routes and pilotage. Algedras, Spain (6- Sea-Land Service last month inaugurated a new cdntainership run to this Mediterranean port. The deepwater port will be the first and last port-of-call on the weekly run. Plans call for the building of a container crane, large maintenance garage and other support facilities. SlU Seafarer Sydney (Aussie) Shrimpton (left) poses with his son Philip upon his graduation from Ohio State's School of Veterinary Medicine. Philip was awarded an SlU College Scholarship in 1967. Seafarer's Son Thanks In 1967, Philip Shrimpton, son of SIU member Sydney (Aussie) Shrimp­ ton, was awarded an SIU four-year, $6,000 college scholarship. Today, after eight years of hard work, Philip is about to start a career as a veterin­ arian, in all probability the first veter­ inarian to come out of the SIU Scholar­ ship Program. Philip was present at this month's membership at Headquarters with his dad, and after being introduced, gave a personal thanks to the SIU for putting him through college. "This is the first chande that I have had to publicly thank the SIU mem­ bership and Paul Hall for the An­ drew Furuseth Scholarship," he said. "Thanks to you I was able to complete my undergraduate work and continue my studies in veterinary medicine. This scholarship has made the difference in my being able to cqmDlete my educa­ tion. Thank you." Degree In Zoology Philip used his scholarship to attend the University of Kentucky. He gradu­ ated in 1971 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Zoology. He then went on to Ohio State University's College of Vet­ erinary Medicine, only one of four stu­ dents chosen that year out of 70 appli­ cants from the state of Kentucky. After four more years of study he! was grad­ uated last month. While completing his undergraduate work at the University of Kentucky, Philip held down a job at the Univer­ sity's Animal Pathology Research Cen­ ter. He worked there for the last three years of his undergraduate study, and the money he earned enabled him to pay his first year of tuition at Ohio State. "If it wasn't for the SIU scholarship," Philip says, "I would not have been able to put the money I earned aside for my veterinary studies. I would have had to work just to pay off my tuition for my undergraduate work. "As it ttimed out the $2,800 I saved from my job paid for my first year at veterinary school. It got me off to'^a good start. For the next three years! took out various loans and today I'm still $16,000 in debt. So you can see why I'm very grateful to the SIU mem- Washington, D.C. Fatalities in commercial marine accidents rose 16 percent last year from 1973 with 379 deaths in 1974 and 320 the year before, according to the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board here. Geneva, Switzerland The United Nations Conference on the Law of the Sea here last month came up with a draft charter to govern the world's use of.the oceans and their resources at their second negotiating session. Real negotiations for an agree­ ment will commence in March. Two thousand delegates frdm 140 nations attended. The draft charter calls for a 12-mile territorial sea and an "economic zone" extending out 200 miles. In the zone, the coastal state would have sovereignity over the fishing, oil and mineral resources. Other proposals concern unimpeded navigation rights through straits which are now international waters under the existing three-mile limit, but would become territorial waters under a 12-mile limit. Also developing nations want to vest all rights for exploitation of the' seabed beyond national jurisdiction in an international authority. Valdez, Alaska The U.S. Coast Guard will establish divided sealanes in Prince William Sound here near the Trans-Alaskan Pipeline port of Valdez on Aug. 1. The lanes are expected to increase vessel safety and stop pollution here. Full implementation of the operation will start in 1977. The new traffic scheme will consist of inbound and outbound lanes 1,500 yards wide buffered by a 2,000 yard separation zone. At the end of the lanes there will be precautionary area? 4,000 yards in radius which will warn ships that they may encounter other vessels approaching from other directions. They will be west of Cape Hinchinbrook and on the sound west of Bligh Reef. Page 14 About to embark on a career as a veterinarian, Philip gives a personal thanks to the SIU membership for help in starting him on his way. He was present at the July membership meeting at Headquarters. Seafarers Log • 'A" �mewewwais®-. AT SEA m'l- r i.mmL . -IrLr-• L. SS Delia Uruguo)^ It has been tw,. years since the SS Delta Uruguay (Delta Line) pioneered the first trial shipment of 48 tons of refrigerated frozen, cooked beef at 20 degrees y Farenheit in 36 40-foot fiberglass covered containers from Buenos Aires to New Orleans. Now, the ship can also carry chemicals, frozen seafood, cheese and fruits. SS Notre Dame Victory Following a May 30 payoff in the port of Philadelphia, the 37,784-ton tanker SS Notre Dame Victory (Ecological) was disabled and drifting in the middle of the Caribbean Sea late last month after an engine room fire. Repairs were made and she headed for the island of Curacao in The Netherlands Antilles. She is on the run to Africa. This picture was originaily pubiished in a 1958 issue of the LOG. It shows 9-year-old Phiiip (a young "chess wiz") playing against David Pontes, an SID Seafarer at the Headquarters Hail. SlU For Help in Career berahip for that sch(dardiip. 1 don't see how I conld have made it without H." Philip, who is 26-years-old, grew up in Lexington, Ky. around animals, spe­ cifically horses. When he was asked why he chose veterin^ medicine he replied, /"Fve ialways had an afiinity for work­ ing with animals; it's something I enjoy doing very much. And, aside from that I'd probably only last about two weeks in industry, or any 9-5 routine. It's too structured for me—too regimented." Although he studied Zoology at Kentucky, Philip says that's not the normal procedure for a prospective veterinarian. Most students who wish to become vets usually study Agricul­ ture or Animal Sciences in college, he noted. "But over the past few years," he ex­ plains, "veterinary medicine has been expanding more and more. And as it expands the schools have been taking students from wider backgrounds like psychologists and lawyers. I think it's very g(pbd, t6Q,"_ . ^ B|ulip had no to follow in the foptst^s of his father, who Has been in the SIU for over 30 years and is hoping to retire soon. Brother Shrimpton sails as a chief steward. However, Philip is no stranger to Seafarers or Union halls. As a youngster he frequently visited the New York hall and very often played chess with some of the members. At the age of nine he was a "chess wiz" and a picture of him defeating a Seafarer ap­ peared in a 1958 issue of the LOG. Following the July membership meeting earlier this month Philip's dad gave him a small graduation party in one of the rooms at the hall. Brother Shrimpton, obviously very proud of his successful son, told an anecdote about why he thought his Philip became a veterinarian. Suffice it to say that the reason was a little different from the one Philip gaye. As for his immediate plar.the young veterinarian says he's in the proc­ ess of kiying to bet up a practice, which will take him a few months. Then he'll have launched a successful career as a veterinari^—something that, as Philip is the first to acknowledge the SIU helped him obtain. mm held up because - - , foflowiim memhem have faOed to complete ttta^Tom Craafordat (212) 499-6600. ;lhf 'inuuie' UNION SO0ALSE€UI^ I Mbore, Weels,J. C«>pitO,A. ' Vance, C. M^bnad<^ Maratb, R. Bucci, P. i^exandcr, W, I,' ^ > Meekins^ Gosom, G6iirad,H. Hernandez, E. Morency,S. ; Bohon,0. 'A ' ' Neal,W. , , Kbbielnik, ieini,T.- . J Polsen A. Allen, J. Knoles,K. July,i975. 080-38-7654 260-30-3676 215-I8-2M 715-10-1434 406r82-8876 1^-05-2984 090-44-9019 561-10^5797 J^?0-322i ?-34-J349I. • IBIU ^56-05-4011 ' N V • 062-24-7025 ... 1:. 081-44-7640! < 226-01-8992 V v ;V>-225-22-6037 . . ;211-46-6773 : r - SS Sugar Islander The bulk carrier SS Sugar Islander (Pyramid) whose home port is Crockett, Calif., left there on May 24 to carry 25-000-tons of phosphate rock from the port of Tampa to the port of Ulsan, South Korea. SS Delta Norte This Delta Line LASH ship of New Orleans will carry gratis high school student Neal S. Perlmutter of St. Louis on a voyage from a Gulf port to a port in northern Brazil and back. Young Perlmutter won a "prize in the 1975 National Harold Harding Memorial Maritime Essay Contest for high schoolers sponsored by the Propeller Club. An SlU-cbntracted vessel of the Puerto Rico Maritime Transportation Corp. will sail with essay winner Norma Angelica Troche of Ponce, P.R. from the port of San Juan to the pbrt of New York and return. A barge of the SlU-affiliated IBU's American Commercial Barge Line Co. of Jeffersonville, Ind. will have on board another essay winner, Scott B. Epling of Gallipolis, Ohio. Finally, Sea-Land Service Corp. of Port Elizabeth, N.J. awarded a $100 U.S. Savings Bond to essay winner Kristal C. East of Philadelphia. . While making the awards, the club's president, Capt. Ray C. North declared "The many companies that have made these prize voyages available are to be commend^ for their public-spirited generosity...." . All told, 19 high school pupils won ocean trips on American-flag ships. Two others won a savings bond and an honorable mention in the contest dedicated to the memory of the late Harold J. Harding, club secretary-treasurer from 1931 to 1952. The 40-year contest focuses on broadening the education of the coming generation in maritime matters and to acquaint them with the need for a strong U.S. merchant marine to insure national security and economic prosperity. USCG Boston "Men have pushed her around... they've used red paint to make her conspicious. They have belted her with unrestrained weight. She's been raped... ravaged. And when she wasn't there, they put her sister in her stead. They've made her stay outside in the blistery cold... she's withstood many Nor'easters. She's never complained, and she has been around for 81 years. She was the U.S.C.G. Boston Lightship" The cutter was officially decommissioned recently by Rear Adm. James P. Stewart retiring to a calmer life as her pennant was lowered and her crew lhanked for a job well done. She was replaced by a "revolutionary new, sophisticated concept in warning devices," a nicknamed "mechanical monster" called the Large Navigational Buoy (Lire). It warns seafarers of coast hazards up to 60 miles at sea in all weather. The buoy operation is monitored from shore and only needs refueling or logistics every 18 months. The Portland Lightship was replaced by a buoy in March. Once, 56 light­ ships dotted the U.S. coastline; t^ay there are two left: the sXowt Nantucket Lightship off Cape Cod and Columbia River Lightship off the rugged Oregon coast. SS Lyman Hall On the return voyage home May 5 after unloading grain in the port of Chittagong, Bangladesh, Seafarer Melvin O. Moore of the SS LymaruHall (Waterman) was buried at sea. The master, officers and crew extended their deepest sympathies to the widow in a cablegram which read: "In accordance with your request, Melvin O. Moore was buried at sea at sunset May 10, 1975. We extend our deepest sympathies." SS Cities Service Miami On June 18 the tanker SS Cities Service Miami voyaged from the Gulf of Mexico to the port of Port Everglades, Fla. with 34,000 tons of crude oil. -v uiw SS Carter Braxton The total tarpaulin muster collected by Seafarer crewmembers for ill Deck Maintenanceman Jesse R. Boiling of the C4 SS Carter Braxton (Waterman) came to $205, notes Recertified Bosun Sylvester Monardo of Slidell, La. Brother Boiling was sent a check fpr the amount after he was repatriated home from the port of Bremerhaveh, West Germany. Page 15 n.: �..... 'r - =*i. •"• .'•• =•, • • mm _. / ifeamwuiJi. m,-'' -h'--,V^'.': • • Chief Steward Carl Jones dishes out a noontime meal for one of the Endeavor's crewmembers. «• ^I I • F ' Seafarer William Robles, sailing as cook and baker, serves lunch to Ed Wlllsch, able-seaman; In tlfe ship's cafeteria style galley. • - ^ "t *•'. • f'i Il If '.i- !v-: .•1- j4lif M'i'... W -? '.« n't "i !.• « • ' .4 .•• „V'.- m • 'r V . .A - m iir-i-:- !•' •l : - I: . .. :J-r -t: . Il 5'. '• • _• ':K ' -.-i' Seafarer Frank Colon, sailing as messman, works . .™ In the galley. Brother Colon Is a recent graduate of New York Port Agent Leon Hall, seated third from left, reads terms of the new the Harry Lundeberg School. contract to the SlU crew of the Go/den Endeavor. . ' ^ Seafarer Terry Morton receives two SPAD receipts trom Katroi man Ted BabkowskI for his voluntary donation to the SlU's poll- After a discussion on how the new contract will add to the earning power of ticalfund. Seafarers, the Golden Endeavor's crew unanimously accepts by a hand vote, Recertified Bosun Jim Gorman, communicates with bridge via walkie-talkie as the ship unloads her cargo. - ^ Brother Gorman was taking _ over for Recertifled Bosun Jim Foti who was getting off the ship after a six-and-a-half month voyage. '1':' ^ •MI; ^ ••w of fite Merchant Marine Act of 1970. AU three vessels were contracted xt the J^ational iSteei and Shi^nil^^ yard in San Diego. Calif. The Dolphin il •, [iife'F ' r-m-, " V). 1974 and the Monarch in riiis year. The environmentally advanced vessels. all cimstracted widi double bottom ImMb to le^— ' •" — lion gallons (500,000 barrels) of crude oil. scries tJ.S. West Coast, craves at a sfwed of 16.5 iMcds and ,ara powered by 24,500 horses. They are also egn^^ with automatic yard on Dec. 12, 1975. She sailed sonthWet tit'OHgh the nsoal seaworthiness triiils| left on her Pacific, the Indian Ocean and into the Persian Gulf where she tooh on a full load of ertide m Shiidi Aic^^ ^sailed acoimd^fe Dope and • north to Wales, also calling on #rts in Italy and Trieste. On the'final leg of her trip, she sailed back put ttoough the straits of Gibraltar to Nigeria, across the Atlantic to St. Croix and finally ,, The Endeavor's ship*s committee, shipF Rtore toah half tl^ ctoF 8®* New York jsdter the six month plus trip some time with their families. At the Union meeting conducted aiMtord the Endeavor by SIU New York Port Agent Leon Hidl and Patrolman Ted the terms of the new contract and then; nnanhnons^ accepted it by a hand vote. '[ After unloading her cargo aboard barges at tier anchorage Pff Stoten Mand| inear:;; New VmipBano.; Brid^, the Endeavor sailed soufil to a: Jacksonville shipyard where she will nn- ^ dergo a lonthte checkup and mhM>r h^palr!^ It was not ininnsdmtely known if the ship - Page 16 • ..fl •/ •• \ -i. •'! • • <>. • Page 17 / - -> �wm ' '^\'- ' ¥; Ships' illleetings Digest of SlU V. SAN JUAN (Puerto Rican Marine Operating), May 19—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun Robert Gorbea; Sec­ retary F. Vega; Deck Delegate James W, Galloway. No disputed OT. All hands to be on board for a fire boat drill by the U.S. Coast Guard. The crew of the San Juan thanks God for the-safety of the crew of the Mayaguez. A vote of thanks to the steward de­ partment for a job well done. LOS ANGELES (Sea-Land Serv­ ices), May 4—Chairman, Recertified Bosun C. James; Secretary R. Don­ nelly; Educational Director C. Wagner. $103.50 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. A film was shown by C. Wagner on safety and how;'to work the life rafts that are on board; Repair lists aire to be made up and a vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. BALTBVfORE (Sea-Land Services), hfay 18—Chairman, Recertified Bosun J. Dixon; Secretary W. Nihem; Educa­ tional Director G. McAlpine. No dis­ puted OT. Flowers were sent to Mrs. Waino Kleimola the last bosun's mother on the death of her husband. Also, a money order for $60. A discussion was held on the new contracts. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Next port Elizabeth. SEA-LAND CONSUMER (SeaLand Services), May 4—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun F. A. Pehler; Secretary C. J. Mitchell; Educationed Director Herbert P. Calloe; Deck Delegate Ralph Dougherty; Engine Delegate Robert Kelley; Steward Delegate Robert Ken­ nedy. Some disputed OT in steward department. One crewmember had a fall and was taken to a hospital in Bos­ ton for surgery and is doing fine. Ob­ served one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. INGER (Reynolds Metals), May 4^airm^. Recertified Bosun Woodrow Drj^e;'Secretary Duke Hall; Educa­ tional Director Bert Reamey; Steward Delegate Joseph Simpson. Suggestion \yas made to donate to SPAD to keep up our fight for jobs. Bosun Woodrow I^ake hurt his foot in Longview, Wash, land was sent to doctor again in Hono­ lulu and his foot is broken. He left the ship on May 6, and will be flown back to San Francisco and Seattle. $45 in ship's fund. Some djsputed OT in deck department. The Seafarers LOG came aboard In Longview, Wash, and passed around to all crewmembers. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. MERRIMAC (Ogden Marine), May 25—Chairman, Recertified Bosun W. M. Wallace; Secretary F. R. Hicks; Educational Director R. Sbaymick; Deck Delegate J. Yates; Steward Dele­ gate P. Batayias. Some disputed OT in engine department. Educational Di­ rector held a discussion to advise all new brothers of matters concerning Union functions and shipboard matters. Also noted that the new Piney Point members appear to be doing quite well and stressed to them and all crewmem­ bers the importance of studying for new ratings. The Seafarers LOG was read by all hands and all important high^ lights of the LOG were posted. Ob­ served one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port Philadelphia. I • ; ;. 1^ '••. • i'' '" I': :ii • t. • I f . '''^' If.: * i? •g; '\• l :.4 i •s' !« -»•,' i y, r '\f- :i'X m C.S. LONG LINES (Isco Inc.), May 4—Chairman, H. Libby; Secretary Brown; Educational Director Williams. $70.95 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck department. Chairman discussed the importance of voluntar­ ily donating to SPAD. Everything run­ ning smoothly. -i SEA-LAND:TRADE '..-"--C,". -^OTOMAC-V''^^' SEA-LAND RESOURCE ^ OAKLAND ;,.v. BROOKLYN ' "• .7' ^MONTICELLOyiCTi«lY MOUNT EXPLORER •' , SHENANDOAH - • - '• LYMAN HALL (Waterman Steam­ ship), May 12—Chairman James Biehl; Secretary J. D. Wilson; Deck Delegate Thomas J. Lynch. $20 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in engine depart­ ment. Brother Moore passed away and his burial took place at sea according to his wishes and those of his wife. The burial took place at 1750 hours on May 10, 1975. All crewmembers attended and were sorry for the loss of Brother Moore. A vote of thanks was given to the whole crew for the help they all gave when Brother Moore was sick. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Next port Savannah. AMERICAN EXPLORER (Hudson Waterways), May 4—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun K. Gahagan; Secretary R. Fagan; Educational Director S. Browning; Deck Delegate J. C. Arnold; Engine Delegate C. Merritt; Steward Delegate J. Rogers. $11 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in engine depart­ ment. The baker's mother passed away and he had to leave the ship in Panama and all crewmembers took up a col­ lection for him to take to buy peeded things. Everything running sipopthly. OVERSEAS ULLA (Maritime Over­ seas), May 11—Chairman, Recertified Bosun F. Johnson; Secretary R. Devine; Deck Delegate L. Stevens; Engine Dele­ gate W. Mc Neil; Steward Delegate H. Hollings. Some disputed OT in deck department. Flowers were sent to Brother Gallo on the passing of his wife. Next port in Jordan. SEA-LAND ECONOMY (Sea-Land Services), May 24—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun A. E. Bourgot; Secre­ tary L. Nicholas; Educational Director H. L. Stegall; Deck Delegate J. P. Pettus; Engine Delegate I. Galeas; Steward Delegate P. L. Hunt. No dis­ puted OT. Two important factors werp .. brought to the attention of the meeting from the April issue of the Seafarers i, LC|G, survivor pension benefits and !, also the reading and understanding of the emergency hospital care away from USPHS. Under safety regulations it was suggested that a ladder be installed or furnished to reach release and secure grips on lifeboat. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port Rotterdam. SEA-LAND MARKET (Sea-Land Services), May 26—Chairman, Recer-: tified Bosun Walter Nash; Secretary Ange Panagopoulos. No disputed OT. Brother Thomas Kegney who attended conference in Piney Point explained to membership about the new contract, benefits, pension etc. Everything run­ ning smoothly. SEA-LAND PRODUCER (SeaLand Services), May 4—Chairman, Recertified Bosun William Bushong; Secretary B, Guarino; Educational Di­ rector J. A. Quintella; Deck Delegate William E. Showers III; Engine Dele­ gate John Deinn; Steward Delegate Henry W. Roberts. $70 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Chairman gave a talk on the importance of voluntary SPAD donations—where the money goeswhat it is used for. All communications were read and posted. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our de­ parted brothers. Next port Port Ever­ glades. Seafarers Log • • -> SEA-LAND COMMERCE (SeaLand Services), May 18—Chairman, L. G. G. Reck; Secretary Gus Kendela; Engine Delegate John Wright. $36 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. A safety meeting was held and the chairman sug­ gested that more members should at­ tend. It was suggested that crewmembers continue to donate to SPAD. A letter was received from the Merchant Marine library and the crew agreed to donate for up-to-date books. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Next port Seattle. MOUNT WASHINGTON (Victory Carriers), May 18—Chairman, Recer­ tified Bosim L. Paradise; Secretary A. Brodie; Steward Delegate James Tem­ ple. Chairman held a discussion on up­ grading at Piney Point, on the new contract coming up in Jime and sug­ gested to members to give generously to SPAD. $45 in ship's fimd. No disputed OT. Next port Subic Bay. NOnb DAME VICTORY (Eco­ logical Shipping), May 4—Chairman, Recertified Bosun John Pierce; Secre­ tary Jim Colder; Deck Delegate Rich­ ard HeflBey; Engine Delegate Edward Murray; Steward Delegate James Rob­ inson. No disputed OT. The importance of the meeting on the new contract which just ended in Piney Point was discussed. Everything running smoothly. • SAN JUAN (Sea-Land Services), May 4—Chairman, Recertified Bosun William Mitchell; Secretary Angelo Maldonado; Educational Director Al­ fred Krogly; Deck Delegate John Barone; Engine Delegate Juan Guaris. $30.25 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Crewmembers were briefed on activi­ ties at Piney Point and about the new contract and pension plan. The movie fund and the way it works to buy extra movies was also discussed. Everything running smoothlv. DELTA MEXICO (Delta Steam­ ship), May 4—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Michael Casanueva; Secretary C. Corrent; Deck Delegate Castillo Zapata; Engine Delegate Frank O. Catchot; Steward Delegate Walter Dunn. $5 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Secretary suggested to chairman that crewmembers be advised about SPAD. Everything running smoothly. A vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. Next port Dakar, Africa. Official ship's minutes were also received from the following vessels:' TAMARA GUILDEN TEX 7 ELIZABETHPORt PANAMA -T.^kNDMcLEAN:: : 7: TRENTON TON COUNCIL GRiOVE JATEWAYCITY LONG BEACH I ITLAND THOMAS JEEFERSON lELTABRASlL CAROLINA k-LAND GALLOWAY BETHFLOR > -LAI^DEXCHANGE SUGAR ISLAI<0>ER * ^EWYORKER JOHN B. WATERMAN IRECIBO FORTHOSKINS iSEAk-LAND NEWARK ST. LOUIS iROBERTE.lEE SEA-LAND FINANCE 'SEATTLE ANCHORAGE OGDEN WILLAMETTE MOUNT VFTKNON VICTORY IBERVILLE MIAMI Page 18 ^7 '(r GUAYAMA (Puerto Rico .Marine Operating), May 25—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosim Alfonso Rivera; &cretary J. Prats; Deck Delegate C. Maynard; Engine Delegate Allen Ellis. No disputed OT. Chairman suggested that a donation be made to SPAD. A vote of thanks to the steward department. Everything running smoothly. AQUADILLA (Puerto Rico Marine Operating), May 4—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Victor Carbone; Secretary O. Vola. $3.60 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck department. Bosun to hold a safety meeting with Captain and Mates. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Next port Baltimore. ARTHUR MIDDLETON (Water­ man Steamship), May 11—Chairman, Recertified Bosun E. Wallace; Secretary J. W. Sanders; Educational Director Delaney. No disputed OT. Held a dis­ cussion on the importance of volun­ tarily donating to SPAD. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our de­ parted brothers. Next port Assab, Ethi­ opia. HOUSTON (Sea-Land Services), May 11—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Jose Aguiar; Secretary W. Datzko; Ed­ ucational Director D. Papageorgiou. No disputed OT. All members should attend ship's meetings and not have to be called. Educational Director re­ quested that this be kept a safe ship at ill times and to report anything that is not safe. Lights on the gangway have been fixed. A vote of thanks to the stew­ ard department for a job well done. DELTA MAR (Delta Steamsbip), May 18—Chairman, Recertified Bosun R. Lambert; Secretary D. Collins; Educational Director E. Synan; Engine Delegate M. T. Morris; Steward Dele­ gate Peter V. Hammel. $22.34 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. The Seafarers LOG was received in Santos and was distributed by the Chairman. It was suggested tint all members read it as it contained good reading material. Next port New Orleans. A"'-': �• HISTORIC pRESERVA-n^N f M a ^ <* Ss''-"""™&r,'ss-r-'~ Watch aysten^ »^*V£,~®®iM®in»ained' iave^riouslrSIr tioos on both deen operations. The legi^atTon a'T''"®® lately was withdrawn ^ "•'"®'' ^onU" """Id have leduJd "P™®quired three-watch systim ,'"'®™''^ '•®system on all vessels f two-watch of less than 1, , ' Ml. a^di:tuts"el«™'''^®'» Ms placed the safety of »n Mve llie Vessel itself in * auttre crew and M ®a,u4Sf JfP^'-dy®Muce would reduce the efficin "^"''' "I'Mm uess of those 4en wh' '^ ®«®ctivewatch. "a manning that ^M:.;rd'etth^^:r"'«amove the 39-vear.nw "^^^^Sress to change watch system, ^ threelegislation had been nr^ i'®' similar other separate occll Proposed on three SlU had bee?S2-Each ^la the position, and eact S^e T failed to get the neenJ^ ^neasures Once again 7If °t-t. position to this daL ophill in the Congref f The If^gely by the major Us tf^ panics who obvioullvt tiangers invoJved f ?h/, the enacted. If their J. ^J^StsIation is ever «ey by cmt!nrdol'^^^^^ should stop and compf ™^"tiiag, they 3uences shouJd a verf?^ w ^®tisevorlced watchstandfir f I ^t^^l over- °-thato.s:?^;t't'ur'''^^^"'^''' "own, in IXfir^sentlo Ma'iion i-aTgrol^' He wrote'^'^'"^'Mnt 11975 reasons which iX Sincerely, ®tonReiifroe HobX^NA "' '«'•"<>'»» r the . ^ongratuJations to th.a «„ acrm^n.;„ ,AV5provision^, actmentin 1935 jn rf f P^^^^sion's en- responsibihties and ^he crews are subjecfto fwhich than ever before which H greater •thtee-watch syst^nr rentaSe'ct'^"'^ another ship: We wcr^i "•S#™ • ^ hat was in Egvnt oe thtc for the saffa>« ^Pcration the Pr^c\4 latest news. aafe recovety ofrhe ship aiteew"'"''" M - ; also took nXfoX^rke^^^ • . 7:v :• • • ^^•Kton,l^x. that the "Le inlT ® Pomted out "«ah push tee ^f'ha ves^k Whch are not only well trS^^ physically and mentally 5 ' A three-watch system a^dif f" rently provider inc.. . ^^w curbers will be properly rZ ^ ^^®wmemperform at peak pffi f^'WiiJ watch." efficiency when on wSteSi^Ms^ are they piayina with 1 crews' Jives but thi! themselves open to as welJ. financial ^°t only °f the ••sEsSSrp"-t".s£s,f nifaic * 5 crmmation fo kepn fh ctnber. Pitals in existence hac 5 P these Public HeaJfh u -'«• With the hospitals, astelaSy^t'Sl^S "»" ,- :Phiey Pnn,t, M,,. ;, -j-v, ; Josses lilcelihood of preventing a costlv^W^^ when a two-watrh ^ 'P'" stituted. OnJy when a m« rested and aJert can he u' P^^periy vigilance neces^^ ^otistan' cargo spijj. Preventing a large pass this ve^^tescrou f'.^Mmpt to been effectively stopped ^o'^Mn has history tells us, this SS"""''™''' u® temporary. But the SHI r ""'l* b® 'hat thesponsoJs Of tS^^^ position and consider the i ^ their of their proposal Th opaequences ooatly indeeT ^ very ^ ^ voi„„n*xftw. K,. ."n- ^ ^CxscHtiye Board iS Ss'l'- Page 19 ^ ^ �mm I New SlU Pensioners Eric R. W. Dahl, 67, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1958 sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Dahl had sailed since 1925 and was involved in the beefs of the American Coal Shipping Co. in 1957 and one in 1958. Bom in Sweden, he is now a resident of Houston. Leslie Johnston, 82, joined, the Union in the port of Seattle in 1957 sailing as an AB„ Bcother Johnston started sailing in 1917. He was bom in Idaho and is now a. resident of Manhattan Beach, Calif. . Richard J. Delaney, 71, joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of New York sailing in the'steward depart­ ment. He had sailed for 29 years and is a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Brother Delaney was bom in New York City and is a resident of Honolulu, Hawaii. Danny P. Tacub, 63, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York sailing in the steward department. Brother Tacub had sailed for 35 years. He was bom in the Philippines and is a rraident of New York City. Sylvester J. Brzozowski, 62, joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1960 sailing as an AB and wheelsman. Brother Brzozowski had sailed for 36 years. A native of Buf­ falo, he is a resident of Depew, N.Y. Jack B. Cheramie, Sr., 52, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New York and sailed as a bosun. He had sailed for 29 years. Bom in Louisi­ ana, he is presently a resident of Marrero, La. Georgios SpOiotis, 64, joined the Union in the port of San Francisco in 1959 sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Spiliotis had sailed for 26 years. Bom in Athens, Greece, he is a resident of Springfield, Mass. Graciano L. Fraustio, 59, joined the SIU in the port of Galveston in 1951 sailing as a chief cook. Brother Fraustio was bom in Curco, Tex. and is a resident of Houston. Charies D.Sfennett, 53, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1959 and sailed as a bosun. Brother Stennett had sailed for 25 years, was an applicant for the Bosuns Recertification Program and is a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He is a native of North Bend, Wash, and is a resident of New Orleans. W Grady W. Faircloth, 55, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York and had sailed as a chief stew­ ard. Brother Faircloth had sailed for 32 years and had been a ship's dele­ gate. Bom in Moore County, N.C., he is a resident of Cape May Court­ house, N.J. Arthur. Botelho, 52, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of Boston sailing as an OS. Brother Botelho also attended an SIU Crews Confer­ ence in 1970 at the HLSS in Piney Point, Md. Bom in Fall River, Mass., he is a resident of Boston. FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every three months, which are to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A quarterly finance committee of rank and file members, elected by the membership, makes examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recom­ mendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disburse­ ments of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. ' ' SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rijghts as contained in the contracts between the Union and the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is; Frank Dmzak, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 275 • 20th Stnet, Brooklyn, N. Y. 11215 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patiolman or other Union official, in your opinion, 'ails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL roLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by memtership action at the September, I960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Log policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make «iich nayment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. Politics Is Porkchops Donate to SPAD Page 20 Edward Kihn, 63, joined the SIU in the port of Alpena, Mich, in 1950 and sailed as a bosun. Brother Kihri had sailed for 33 years. He was born in Al­ pena County, Mich, and is now a resi­ u i vm dent of Herron, Mich. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth fo in the " SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. 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Jersey City Dale Aug. 4 Aug. 5 Aug. 6 Aug. 7 Aug. 7 Aug. 8 Aug. 11 Aug. 11 Aug. 12 Aug. 13 Aug. 14 Aug. 18 Aug. 22 Aug. 16 Aug. 12 Aug. 12 Aug. 13 Aug. 14 Aug. 14 Aug, 11 Deep Sea IBU UIW 2:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 5:0Cfp.m. 7:00p»m. 2:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m. ...... 7:00 p.m. 9:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m. '••••• •• . .....' 5:00 p.m — 2:30 p.m. ..... 5:00 p.m 7:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m. ..... 5:00 p.m. .....,• — 2:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m....... — 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. • • • • • " ' •••••• . ** 2:30 p.m. •• •• • " •••••• 1 aQO P*lTla .a.... 5:00 p.m — ..... 5:00 p.m. ...... — . ..... 5:00 p.m. ...... .... . 5:00p.m. ...... — ..... 5:00 p.m. . •.... ..... 5:00 p.m. ...... Seafarers log �Arturo Vfllamar, 54, died of a heart attack while on the SS Eagle Traveler (United Maritime) as the vessel was an­ chored in the port of Alexandria, Egypt on May 19. Brother Villamar joined the SIU in 1961 in the port of New York sailing as a fireman-watertendcr. He had sailed for 30 years. Bom in Guatemala, he was a resident of Houston when he passed away. Surviv­ ing are his widow, Josephine and two sons, Arthur and Avel. Matthew Wilkes, 26, died aboard the SS Guayama (Puerto Rico Marine) on Apr. 22. Brother Wilkes joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1969 sailing as an AB. He was a gradu­ ate df the HLSS in 1969 and attended a Piney Point Conference in 1972. A native of Jacksonville, he was a resident there when he passed away. Surviving are his widow, Laura and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene and Mattie Wilkes of Jacksonville. Donald J. Wiliiam. son, 48, expired in a San Francisco hos­ pital on Apr. 20. Brother Williamson joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1964 sailing as an AB. He was in the U.S. Naval Reserve since World War II. Seafarer Williamson was born in the Bronx, N.Y. and was a resident of San Francisco when he died. Surviving are his mother, Mary of Carmel, N.Y. and four dau^ters, Kathleen, Claire, Donna and Patricia. James A. "Jimmie" Winget, 50, died of arteriosclero­ sis on Apr. 19. Broth­ er Winget joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of Galveston sailing as an AB. He had sailed for 20 years and was a post-war veteran of the U.S. Army. Interment was in Chapelwood Cemetery, Texarkana, Ark. Sur­ viving are his widow, Julia Ann; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse and Mattie Winget of Texarkana; a son, Russell; six daughters, Mrs. Linda Carol Winger, Kerry Lee, Sherlyl, Debra Lee Lynn Hope arid Leslie Helen and a sister. Opal of Texarkana. SIU pensioner Oliver Thompson, 76, passed away on May 18. Brother Thompson joined the SIU in 1938 in the port of New York sailing as a chief cook. Seafarer Thompson had sailed for 44 years. He was on the picket line in the Greater N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961. A native of Georgia, he was a resident of Elmhurst, Queens, N.Y. when he died. Sur­ viving are his widow, Katie; a son, Robert; a daughter, Estel and a stepson. SIU pensioner Amado S. Telan, 69, died of heart disease in Ibajay, the Philip­ pines on Feb. 14. Brother Telan joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1955 sailing as a chief steward. He had sailed for 35 years and became a U.S. naturalized citizen in 1947. Seafarer Telan was a native of Ibajay and a resident there when he died. Burial was in Roman Catholic" Cemetery, Ibajay. Surviving are his mother, Severa and a sister, Rosario, both of Ibajay and another sister, Monsueta of Quezon City, P.I. SIU pensioner Timothy R. Holt, 56, died in the New Or­ leans USPHS Hospi­ tal on Feb. 18, 1974. Brother Holt joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of New York sailing as an AB. He had sailed for 30 years. Bom in New York City, he was a resident of Jack­ sonville at the time of his death. Sur­ viving is a half-sister, Mrs. John Cummings of Miami. SIU pensioner Edward W. McNamar, 68, passed away on May 14. Brother McNamar joined the SIU in 1939 in the port of Philadelphia sailing as a bosun. He had sailed for 43 years. A Baltimore native, he was a resident there when he died. Surviving are a son, Edward of Baltimore and two sisters, Mrs. Minnie M. Cook of Wakleney, Kans. and Mrs. Helen Bemardini of Baltimore. SIU pensioner John Pastrano, 69, died of heart disease at home on May 1. Brother Pastrano joined the SIU in 1958 in the port of New York sailing as a chief cook. He at­ tended a Piney Point Conference in 1970. Bom in the Philippine Islands, he was a San Francisco resident. Inter­ ment was in Olivet Memorial Park, Colma, Calif. Surviving are his widow. Chow Kah of Singapore; a son, Kew Kai and a daughter, Suzanne Mei Lin, both of San Francisco. ^^1^. SIU pensioner John R. Tanrin, 86, succumbed to heart disease at home on Apr. 25. Brother Taurin joined the SIU in 1938 in the port of Baltimore sailing as a bosun. He had sailed for 65 years. Seafarer Taurin was a native of Russia and was a resident of Baltimore at the time of his death. Interment was in Woodlawn Cemetery, Baltimore. Surviving is his widow, Malvina. SIU pensioner Roy A. Poston,^ 71, drowned on May 10 in Marion, Va. Brother Poston join­ ed the SIU in 1946 in the port of Baltimore sailing as a third cook. He had sailed for 24 years. Seafarer Poston was bora in Elingsborough, N.C. and was a resi­ dent of Marion. Burial was in Mt. View Cemetery, Meadowview, Va. Surviving are his widow, Amanda; a son, Emest and two daughters, Phyliss and Nancy. Frank E. Parsons, 54, succumbed to cancer in the New Orleans USPHS Hospital on Apr. 19. Brother Parsons joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of Boston sailing as a bosun. He had sailed for 29 years. A native of Brockton, Mass., he was a resident of Mobile when he died. Burial was in Catholic Cemetery, Mobile. Sur­ viving are his widow, Sharon; six sons, Frank, John, Paul, Wayne, David and Michael of Mobile and two daughters, Mary and Patricia,. Theodore T. Oneal, Jr., 45, passed I away on Aug. 19, 1974. Brother Oneal joined the Union in the port of Norfolk in 1968 sailing as a wiper for Southern 'Carriers from 1965 to 1974 and for the Allied Towing Co. from 1969 to 1971. He was a post-war veteran of the U.S. Army. Born in Scranton, N.C., he was a resident of Elizabeth City, N.C. when he died. Surviving are his widow. Norma and three daughters, Phyliss, Victoria and Betti Joellen. William L. Strike, Jr., 43, died on Jan. 19. Brother Strike joined the SIU in the port of San Francisco in. 1961 sailing in the steward department. He had been sailing since 1948 and was on the picket line in the San Francisco strike of 1961. Seafarer Strike also served in the post-war USAF's Strategic Air Command as a radio operator staff sergeant at March Air Force Base, Calif.; Tynadall Air Force Base, Fla. and Larson Air Force Base, Wash. He was bom in Bell, Calif, and was a resi­ dent of San Francisco. Surviving are his widow, a son, William of Long Beach, Calif.; his mother, Mrs. Wonder Bonowic of San Francisco and his father, William L. Strike, Sr. of Long Beach. SIU pensioner George T. Chandler, 55, died of natural causes in Mobile on Apr. 17. Brother Chandler joined the SIU in 1938 in the port of Mobile sail­ ing as a bosun. A na­ tive of Mobile, he was a resident there when he passed away. Surviving are his widow. Ada and a brother. Seventy-one cents of every dollar spent In shipping on American-flag vessels remahis m this cpuntryi marking a very ^s cpntribntion to the national balance of payments and to the nation's economy. Use U.S.-flag sliips. It's good for the American nmritiine indnstty, tlw Ameri-! can shipper, and AiMfica. >1 i.'] %•' • i Clarence Knudsen Frieda Lundeberg Betancourt re­ quests that you contact her as soon as possible at 215—D Burke Dr., Glen Falls, N.Y. 12801, or call her at (518) 793-4723. Jose Mirto John Sanchez, Jr. requests that you contact him as soon as possible at 419 55th St., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11220. t . .i : Fred Raymond Hattaway Mrs. Herman Hattaway requests.that you contact her as soon as possible at 3013 Pickell Dr., Mobile, Ala. 36605. Joseph KnsmierskI Your daughter Sandra Ehlers re­ quests that you contact her at 735 Milton Ct., Reno, Nev. 89503. Robert Rogue Emitt Thompson Charies MacDonald Bill Doran asks that you contact him at his Brooklyn address. Charles W. Thorpe Patricia Thorpe requests that you contact her as soon as possible at 8745 1st N.W., Seattle, Wash. 98117, or call her at 784-5955. Edward Lee Arthur, Jr. Please contact Cathleen Kelly who is now living in New York. She asks that you contact her immediately by calling John at the Thomas Flower Shop for address and number. Joaquim Santos Please contact your wife imme­ diately. Page 21 July, 1975 r- Personals David Johnson Johnella Johnson requests that you contact her as soon as possible at P.O. Box 215, Ellsworth A.F.B., South Dakota 57706. A^ARlTit^^ I II'll 4 if) J. I "'ihl i �• 11 i i i i i 11 11 1 t^i t 3 .' ' '^0'• '•.•-t •' • m •'")••'•-M" «•" • s a a « w- a ' a 1 Q 8 I i s i I a 111 sail! tilt •• •• •• . •••s^ • - - -»• ; •. * At Piney Point and Earie^ N. & Seafarers attempt to extinguish a simulated gasoline bilge fire using a "fog stream" of water at the Military Sealift Command's Firefighting School in Earie, N.J. If you are convicted of possession of any illegal drug—heroin, barbitnrates, speed, LSD, or even mariinana—the U.S. Coast Gnard will revoke your seaman papers, without appM, FOREVER. That means diat yon lose for the rest of your life the rl^ht to make a living by the sea.. ' However, it doesnt quite end diere even if yon receive a suspended sentence. You may lose your right to vote, your right to hold public office or to own a gun. You also may lose the opportunity of ever becoming a doctor, dentist, certified public accountant,, engineer, lawyer, architect, realtor, pharmacist, school teacher, or stockbroker. You may jeopardize your right to hold a job where you must be licensed or iHHided and yoii may never be able to work for the chy, the county, or the Federal government. 4 f, JA^ •' ; tf" --'' ^ Seafarers 'ach month more and more SIU li members are receiving a firefighting endorsement from the Mari­ time Administration after partic^ating in a course conducted at the M S G facility in Eaiie, NJ. The course has recently been expanded to include one day of classroom instruction at the '^Hmiy Lundeberg School in Piney Point, Md. to be followed by the one day of actual firefighting at tiie New Jersey school. This firefighting course is open to all Snj members who wish to take it. This endorsement is becoming increas­ ingly important, and it will not be long before the Coast Guard wOI require all seamen to have it before they may ship on U.S.-flag vessels. With the construc­ tion of the new, technologicany-advanced vessels, particularly LNG/ LPG, a knowledge of the proper way to fight a shipboard fire could very well mean the difference between life and death. Ihe one day of classroom instruction in Piney Point emphasizes basic firefighting procedures, mefiiods of ex­ tinguishing fires and various types of extinguishers and how to utilize them. Seahirers learn about various fire haz- It's a pretty tou^ rap, but thafs exacdy how if is and you can't do any­ thing about it. The convicted drug user leaves a black mark on his reputation for the rest of his life. However, drugs can not only destroy your right to a good livelihood, it can dtestroy your life. Drug abuse presents a serkms threat to both your physical and mental! health, and the personal safety of those around you. This is especially true^ aboard sh^ where clear minds and quick reflexes are essential at all times for the safe (qieratkm of the vessel. Don't let drugs destroy your natural right to a good, happy, productive life.' Stay drag free and steer a clear course. tmsmaimm Page 22 Seafarers Log •v: �dim •S X. t. Learn How to Combat and Extinguish Fires ards and types of fires (chemical fires, electrical fires, etc.). The cla^room instruction also fai" dudes operation of extinguishing equ^ment such as water, foam and dry chemicals, along with special equipment such as oxygen breathing apparatus and gas masks. The men are also shown slides on firefighting tech­ niques. On the day spent at the MSG facility in New Jersey, the men put to use the knowledge they have obtained in the classroom at Piney Point. They use different extinguishing apparatus to try and put out various types of fires. Situations which they may en­ counter aboard sbip are re-created, in­ cluding simulated cabin and bilge fires. Last month the bosuns attending the Headquarters section of the Bosuns Recertification Program and two of the Seafarers attending the Seniority Upgrading Program, completed the second part of their firefighting course at the M SC school. The pictures on ffiese pages show some of their day­ long practical experience in die tech­ niques of firefighting. What they learned about safety and fighting a fire may eae day save their lives. It is MSG instructor (far right) explains to bosuns and upgraders the procedure for somediing all Seafarers diould know. extinguishing afire with CO* (carbon dioxide). .1 I :T i Seafarers walk through cabin full of smoke with gas masks on to get the proper feel of the equipment. ii V] 4i ' »- ' 1 ' • t '1 i'v- •!'« 'i.." -t' , iL . 4 'I "' I 4^ 4- "1^ Recertified BoSun Luther Myrex extinguishes a gasoline fire with CO* while instructor looks on. Seafarers use "fog stream" of water to extinguish simulated gasoline cabin fire as instructor (second from left) assists on bull horn. IfSi i# i July, 1975 - i\ Page 23 ^ fej If 0' •T' ' �( — PQ-17 Convoy to Murmansk on July 4 rhij': ,41 • ;• ,> Nazi torpedo planes attack the PQ-17 convoy in the Barents Sea on the Arctic route to Murmansk. Heavy ack ack fire broke up the bomb run forcing many of the planes to jettison their tin fish and climb to safety. Two Heinkels were shot down. I: Thirty-three years ago on June 28, 1942, 33 Allied merchant ships left Reykjavik, Iceland and headed for the Denmark Strait, Archangel and Mur­ mansk loaded with strategic materials desperately needed on the Russian front. Officially designated PQ-17, the illfated convoy was soon to become known as the "Fourth of July" Mur­ mansk run when German air and sub­ marine attacks would sink all but 11 of the lightly armed merchant ships, killing hundreds of the convoy's seamen and sending 130,000 tons of planes, tanks, guns, ammo, flTT and gasoline to the bottom. Seafarers and sailors in the SIU- affiliated SUP manned 13 of the 20 unmolested. But in 1942 Hitler, fearing American merchant ships in PQ-17, a Second Front attack on his flank in including the SS Bellingham, Ironclad, Norway, sent the battleship Tirpitz, the Fan Kraft, Pan Atlantic, Alcoa Ranger, pocketbattieship Adm. Scheer and the Benjamin Harrison, Honomu and Olo- heavy cruiser Hipper to Trodenhelm in pana, as well as the Liberty ships SS Norway to protect his flank and to Samuel Chase and Christopher New­ harass the AJlied convoys. port. Heavily Protected These supply runs around the North So when PQ-17 left Iceland it was Cape of Norway to Murmansk were among the most important of World heavily protected by a task force that War II as the Allied convoys began included the British battlieship Duke of York, the U.S. battleship Washington, delivering supplies that were needed to help strengthen Russian resistance several cruisers, a flotilla of destroyers, several armed trawlers, two British to the advancing Nazi armies. From the latter part of 1941 to submarines and three rescue vessels. March of 1942 convoys along this For two days the convoy enjoyed Arctic run were, for the most part,_ uneventful sailing until, on July 1 as For a related story on an Inteview with a SlU pensioner, ah actual survivor of the first ship sunk in the ill-fated PQ-17 convoy, turn to Page 26. _ 1 • ••, i Seen at the top is a surface view of a merchant ship in the convoy at the moment of impact with an enemy aerial torpedo as seen from an accompanying vessel. Below is a second view of the hit merchantman as she disappeared beneath the waves while a rescue ship hurries toward the area. ' I -..• 1 ^.y /• • Page 24 • J •V .< 'A V' PQ-17 steamed past Jan Mayen Island, a single Nazi reconnaissance plane was spotted shadovidng the convoy. Though the reconnaissance plane returned the next day and there were sporadic sightings of Nazi Heinkel sea­ planes, the next two days passed with­ out the expected air. and submarine attack. Then at 0230 on July 4, as the convoy sailed between Spitzbergen and Bear Island, 10 Junker 88s and Heinkel torpedo bombers attacked. As the escorts manned their AA guns and began launching depth charges to Wai<d ofl[ a menacing U-boat wolfpack, one Heinkel managed to penetrate the wall of flak and send a torpedo into the SlU-manned Liberty ship SS Christo­ pher Newport. The explosion ripped a hole in the side of the ship, drowning the black gang watch, and as theChristopher Newport's 9,000 tons of war supplies sank, the surviving crewmembers abandoned ship. That evening as the convoy was still licking its wounds, 24 Heinkek at­ tacked, roaring in only 20 or 30 feet above the waves. Again, despite heavy fire from the escorts and merchant ships, five planes managed to send torpedoes into the British freighter SS Navarino, Yht American Liberty ship SS William Hooper and the Russian tanker Azerbaijan, sinking the British and American ships. Seafarer Gordon Small, sailing on the SlU-manned SS Ironclad during the attack, said "the bombers plowed right up through the convoj lanes against terrific fire, loosing their torpedoes and firing at the ships with their machine guns." "A plane passed so close to the Iron­ clad," Seafarer Small recounted, "we could see the faces of the pilot and the gunner." "Bullets from the old Browning .50 caliber machine guns on the Ironclad" he added,. "seemed to bounce off the bombers like hail on a tin roof." **Scafter Fanwise** Soon after this attack the convoy commodore signaled "Convoy is to scatter fanwise. Proceed independently to destination at utmost speed." The captmns of the merchant ships were astonished by this order. Still 800 miles from Archangel and under con­ stant surveillance by the Germans, slow merchant ships armed only with .30 or .50 caliber machineguns were to be abandoned by their escort. The ships, with their precious cargoes, would be easy pickings for German bombers and subs. Long after the decimated remnants of PQ-17 reached Russia, the surviving Seafarers Log �—J i . 1942: 22 Out of 33 Allied Ships Sunk merchant seamen learned the reason for their abandonment. According to historian John Bunker, in his book Liberty Ships, "The British Admiralty believed that the German battleship Tirpitz and battlecruiser Scheer had left their Norwegian bases to intercept PQ17. Scattering the convoy was the best, but tragic, alternative to having the Germans pounce on all the ships in one compact group, a target which their big guns would have eliminated in short' order ... and freeing the German fleet for raiding operations in the North Atlantic," The first ship to go under as the convoy fanned out was the SS Carlton. Torpedoed in her deep tanks, some of the Carlton's survivors were picked up by a Nazi seaplane. The other survivors managed to get to the coast of Norway where they were taken prisoner. Ironically, months later they also sur­ vived the torpedoing of their German POW ship transport. ' Down in 10 Minutes The SUP-manned SS Honomu was the next ship to go under. Torpedoed ' by German planes, she went down in _10_minutes taking 19 of her crew. Soon after, the SIU's SS Pan Kraft was attacked by three jy-88s. The crew wasi.unable to fight the bombers off with the ship's small guns and the JU88 pik^ managed to set her on fire, sending her to the bottom of the Barents Sea. As the scattered remnants of PQ-17 limped on, the German attacks con­ tinued. In quick succession the British freighters SS Empire Byron, Earlston, and the convoy flag ship River Afton were sunk by enemy submarines and dive bombers. As the days slowly passed and the remaining ships neared the coast of Nova Zembla, an island off the coast of Russia, the U.S. freighter SS Peter Kerr was sunk by seven Heinkel torpedo bombers, while the U.S. freighter SS WasMngton, the British SS Bolton Castle and^e Dutch SS Paulas Potter. were dive-bombed and destroyed. intercepted by the SUP-contracted SS Olopana but refused to board the ship, shouting to the crew "You'll only get sunk, too!" A few hours later the SS Olopana was sunk and her survivors jmned the SS Washington crew on Nova 2:embla where they were picked up by other ships from the convoy. Many of the lightly-armed merchant­ men exacted heavy tolls from the raid­ ing German bombers before going under. With only four .50 caliber machineguns the SlU-contracted SS Pan Atlantic lost 19 of its crewmemGusts of Snow bers and seven Navy gunners in a fierce battle with JU-88s before bombs cut Rowing to Nova Zembla amid gusts the ship in two. of snow and large chunks of drifting ice, When the Liberty ship SS Daniel the survivors of the SS Washington were" A sailor of an Allied warship protecting the PQ-17 convoy eriroute to Northern Russia keeps a sharp watch on the skies for German aircraft as the big convoy moves through the Barents Sea. Ships of the convoy are In the background. •1 \t i ••• f: : p fi" •d? A" li Morgan was attacked by Junker bomb­ ers, her crew downed two of the raiders with the ship's three-inch gun before ruptured hull plates forced them to abandon ship. The crew was soon picked up by the Russian tanker Donbass and manning the guns on that ship, they managed to shoot down anotihier bomber before they reached the White Sea. By July 7 Convoy PQ-17 had lost 20 ships and the surviving merchant­ men where scattered all along the route to Russia. Last Leg of Voyage Off the coast of Nova Zembla part of the unfortunate fleet, including the SlU-contracted Samuel Chase and Benjamin Harrison, was joined by a number of corvettes and armed trawl­ ers for the last leg of their voyage to Cape Kanin. Just short of their destination this regrouped portion of the convoy was attacked by JU-88s. Two ships, the SS El Capitan and the SS Hoosier, were sunk, but the SlU-manned SS Samuel Chase fought off the attackers. In a raging fight with the Nazi raiders, bombs snapped all of the freighter's steam lines and the ship lay dead in the water. An escort corvette quickly took the Samuel Chase in tow while her crew continued to man the ship's guns and downed two of the bombers. Another portion of the convoy which consisted of the SlU-manned SS Iron­ clad, the Troubador, the Silver Sword and the armed trawler Ayershire, was headed for Archangel when the vessels ran into a thick ice pack. Seeing safety in what might be considered a hazard in peacetime, the ships painted their .hulls white and covered their topsides with sheets and white blankets. The camouflage worked and the four ships got to Archangel without another Nazi bomber attack. One of the luckiest ships in the con­ voy was the SlU-manned SS Bellingham. This ship, as she neared Russia, was hit by a German torpedo which misfired and, though it Imocked the watch off their feet, the ship was left imdamaged. The reprieved Bellingham continued on its way and was one of the 'ew ships which delivered her cargo. When the final count was taken PQ-17 had lost 22 of its freighters, in-^ eluding the SIU's SS Christopher New-' port, Alcoa Ranger, Pan Kraft and Pan Atlantic, and the SUP's Honomu and Olopana. \ Only 11 ships survived the German air and submarine attacks. Among the 11 were the SIU's SS Ironclad, Samuel Chase, Benjamin Harrison and the Bellingham. This convoy had delivered 87 planes and "lost" 210, delivered 164 tanks and lost 430, delivered 896 vehicles and lost 3,350, and had lost two-thirds of all other cargo. Melancholy Episode In the years after the war, many naval experts questioned the decision to scatter PQ-17 and leave the unpro­ tected merchantmen as easy victims for planes and submarines, and Winston Churchill called the convoy "one of the most melancholy episodes in the whole of the war." Considered expendable under the pressures of wartime priorities, the dead Seafarers and the lost ships they sailed in PQ-17 cannot be brought back by regrets over errors in judgement. But the seamen who gave up their lives on the "Fourth of July" Murmansk run, as well as the 1,200 Seafarers who lost their lives during World War II, will always serve as grim reminders to their country of the dedication of America's professional sailor and the active role he has always played in our nation's defense. Page 25 July, 1975 \ 1 - J.-..;-' A I l:.f k ^ Jl I i- i? ••>;} • 'f.U if •1 l5 . ? f �mm >- Survivor of 1st Ship Sunk in Convoy Tells of Rescue !!| .•-'•. •:VS ^4 'I I •;< r, • •^i J I- T. .} 15 •" 'i • • • I'f I' •, "I was scared to death!" That's how Fred A. Delapenha, 81, of New York Citj, described the "stress . and anxiety" he underwent being rescued when his Liberty ship, the Christopher Newport (Calmar) was, the first ship in the Fourth of July (1942) convoy to Murmansk to be torpedoed and sunk by a Nazi plane and two Gerihan U-boats in the Barents Sea. "We were torpedoed by a plane. A Heinkel 111. Everybody saw U and got very excited. The torpedo hit the engine r6om pn the. starboard side and blew a big hole-in her side," the veteran of 54 years at sea said in an interview at the LOG. "We had approximately 15 minutes to get off. She didn't sink right away. Later she had to be blown up by a British warship," he added. Looking backward to that most fate­ ful day of his life, (he still tall, erect and well-spoken Seafarer who was 81 last September, recalls: "There was a warning bell. An attack was imminent. We had seen Nazi- ob­ servation planes July 1. I was at my post on the top stack where the clouds were hanging low. Below the machine gunners were iscared, too. They couldn't hit a pea or score off a fly. "\A^en the ship got it I was knocked down bleeding from the stomach. My life-jacket was blown off by the concus­ sion. Then AB Homer L. Tipton of Cincinnati's Rhineland put another lifejacket on me and led me to Lifeboat No. 1. He saved my life." The naturalized British West Indiesbom steward said that the light-complexioned Tipton later was arrested by the Russians who thought he was a German^ Delapenha continued: "We got into the lifeboat on the port side. On the starboard side the lifeboats were smashed. The guncrew was on rafts. Second Assistant Engineer Andrew J. Piatt of Baltimore, the fireman and oiler on watch were all lost. "All around tis were calm seas, ice flops and a small iceberg. It was very cold. Luckily there were no attacks on the lifeboats. While back at the Chistqpher Newport were a U.S. ack ack sUp and gun-bearing trawlers. Two English destroyers' crews boarded the dying ship to take off flour, sugar and hams. Then the ship broke in two with her bow and stem up and sank. "An hour and a half later at eight minutes to 3 p.m. (he Egyptian 5,000ton Zom/eA: flying the British flag with 1,700 survivors aboard picked us up. She was attacked every hour by five or six planes at a time trying to sink her. They had dive bombers and high level bombers and subs were around. But we had good gunners who knocked down a few of them." In the other lifeboats before they were picked up were 80-year-old, Eng­ lish-bom Bosun Matthew Little, Capt. C. E. Nash, a "good man" says Dela­ penha of the skipper who was to drovm off Chile years later. Chief Cook Albert' Platts of Savannah, Cook George W. Curry of Baltimore and Messboy Fred Dutton of Morristown, Pa. They all started out together on the 87-day voy­ age from Baltimore to Scotland landing in Iceland on June 28. "- - - Fred A. Delapenha "When we got to Nova Zembla the Russians chased us off the island. They didn't want Nazi planes around," grim­ aced the chief steward who retired from the SIU in 1961. "We arrived at Archangel on the White Sea on July 11. The Germans had bombed the city in the Midnight Sun days. They stopped when it got darker. There was no food there, only dyied fish, oatmeal and cabbage soup. One time on the street I saw an old lady who was starving. I gave her a piece of bread and meat and she gave me some rare coins of Catherine the Great. I had them in a box but they disappeared on a British destroyer on the way home." Delapenha told now U.S. presiden­ tial aspirant Wendell L. Willkie in those "dangerous war times" had promised to get them out of Russia and back home safely. So in November 1942 the survivors on shore drew lots for places on the convoy going to Iceland. Delapenha lost. He said he finally got on an out­ going ship but she had to tum back because of steering trouble. At last he got on the battlewagon USS Washing­ ton which took all of the remaining survivors out. On the way to Iceland in a convoy of 40 ships, 36 sailed as one went aground. The steward was aboard one 'of the three ships which arrived in Reykjavik safely. "We spent four months there i:ntil one day we got on a convoy guarded by En^ish battle'ships, two destroyers and ack ack ships to Scotland's Scapa Flow. From there we took a train to a Glasgow rest camp. Then we took the Queen Elizabeth back to the U.S. "I took a rest when I got home. Then I went back to sea in 1943 on the coal run to Rio. But I didn't go on anymore runs to Murmansk! Just on the grain run to Liverpool. "I was in Halifax when V-E Day was announced in '45." Delapenha continued sailing on the SS Yorkmar (Calmar) in 1947. From The steward said he started to sail in 1918 with the World War I Army Transport Service and later on private ships to Europe. He joined the SIU on April 9,1942 on the Christopher New­ port. Ironically, as one of the last living survivors of the Fourth of July Convoy to Murmansk took his leave of the LOG, he grimly confided that his younger brother had been killed Aug­ ust, 1942 when his ship was torpedoed off the U.S. East Coast. Another survivor of the July 4 con­ voy, SIU pensioner Paid Stovall, 89, sailed on the SS Ironclad (Calmar). •He's a resident of the U.S. Soldiers Home in Washington, D.C. His son, Walter Stovall, 71, sails for Seatrain Lines in the deck department. To Seafarers who were on the Mur­ mansk run, the legend will never die, nor will those who made the supreme sacrifice be forgotten. '• .'M- Seafarers Welfare, Pension, and Vacation Plans Cash Benefits Paid May 22 -Inne 25, 1975 Number Amount SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN l^OISTH TO DATE YEAR TO DATE ELIGIBLES Death In Hospital DaUy (3 $1.00 In Hospital Daily @ $3.00 ;.. Hospital & Hospital Extras Surgical ....................... .... Sickness & Accident @ $8.00 Special Equipment Optical.... Supplemental Medicare Premiums 6 337 253 6 1 6,372 — 161 14 71 3,773 1,035 82 14 40,639 14 1,108 199 12,835.45 337.00 759.00 209.00 20.00 50,976.00 2,178 359 639 86 12 790 52,337.20 2,031.77 11,148.00 3,000.00 83 983 690 83 431 i 16 5 9,826 36,000.00 10,007.46 3.791.80 907.00 1,509.80 13,997.20 249,000.00 149,558.33 26,046.74 12,883.25 10,218.91 72.00 3,589.15 1,706.00 69,200.40 1 73 1,250.00 27,679.50 10,009 2,338 951 13,298 63,190 11,694 5,525 80,409 210,541.75 564,443.60 504,587:38 $1,279,572.73 1,736,266.25 2,893,384.15 3,055,530.75 $7,685,181.15 DEPENDENTS OF ELIGIBUBS Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits In Hospital Surgical Maternity Blood Transfusions Optical PENSIONERS & DEPENDENTS Death Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors'Visits & Other Medical Expenses .. Surgical Optical Blood Transfusions Special Equipment Dental Supplemental Medicare Premiums SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM TOTALS Total Seafarers Welfare Plan Total Seafarers Pension Plan Total Seafarers Vacation Plan Total Seafarers Welfare, Pension AVacation 275 ~ 49 85 11 " 122 12 137 110 10 67 — 3 — 1,977, ' MONTH TO DATE YEAR TO DATE 201,945.30 3,773.00 3,105.00 7,696.61 945.92 325,112.00 jV. ivj 1,759.41 29,822:5y'^^««««®®* 9,898.20 4,882.24 1,216.90 457,974.81 14.217.73 84,812.48 24,180.25 883.00 20.185.74 3,239.82 86.11 "U Blood Bonlcg If- • •' ' ^ -f. • 1949 to 1956 and from 1959 to 1960 he sailed with the Isthmian Line until his last berth with them. He walked the picket line in the Greater N.Y. Harbor 1961 strike and retired to stay home with his wife, Ella when she suffered a stroke. "Six years ago," he said, "a Detroit newsman called me up to do a story on the Murmansk mn. He mention^ a PQ-17 book." J ,'"7^ ' • • ' -1" ;:i: y & • '.*'1 Page 26 • ''>T- Si Seafarers Log �•. •I''' — Israel Faiiii Seafarer "Izzie" Farhi, 50, has been a member of the SIU since 1958, and started ship\ ping out as bosun nine years ago. A native of Bulgaria, he^ow makes his home in New Caney, Tex. Brother Farhi ships from the port of Houston. Steve Bei]geria Seafarer Steve Bergeria, 53, has been a member of the SIU since 1941, and started shipping as bosun in 1945. A native of Philadelphia, he 5 V. ships from that port "'.y- : ' '-'H and continues to make his home there. Mm: John Green Bosuns Program Two 24th Recertified Class The 24th dass of Seaforers graduated from the Bosuns' Recertification Program diis month, and 260 of our members have now had (he opportunity to learn more abont die Union mid the entire maritime industry. The Bosuns Recerdficatiiw Program is now two years old, and in that time the Seafarers who have spent the one month at the Harry Lnndeherg School and one month at Union Headquarters have gained invaluable knowledge about Ae SIU, the problems it faces and the way it deals with them. The Bosun is the top unlicensed man on our SlU-contracted ships; he Is the leader of the crew. The Seafarers who have participated in the Recertification Program are mmre qualified to lead their crews, are able to hold better shipboard meetings, and riiould he more able to answer questions by any crewmember. It is more impmrtant now than ever before that the SIU membership he an informed membership. In order for that to happ»^ the members themselves must ^e*an interest in all diat affects them and their Union, from events on the waterfront to actions in die Halls of Congress. This objective was one of the main reasons for establishing this pro­ gram: to keep the SIU membership bet­ ter informed, to take the message right to the ships, rather than only hearing it at the Union Halls. After (wo years of putting Seafarers through this program, with more and more Recertffied Bosuns leading our crews, that goal is being accomplished. But more work must he done. For only when that goal is completely realized, when die entire SIU membership more fully Informed, wiU the job secur­ ity of all be assured for the future. Seafarer John Green, 47, has been sailing with the SIU since 1946, and got his first bosun's job in 1955. A native of Virginia, Brother Green now ships from the port of Baltimore where he makes his home with his wife Lila. Felix Aponte Seafarer Felix Aponte, 61, has been a member of the SIU since 1947. He started shipping out as a bosun in 1959. A native of Puerto Rico, Broth­ er Aponte now makes his home in Brooklyn, N.Y. and ships from that port. Frank Rodriguez Joseph Busalacki Angelo Antoniou William Cofone Seafarer Frank Rodriguez, 42, has been scaling with the SW since 1963, and began shipping as bosun in 1970. A native of Brooklyn, N.Y. he now makes his home in Queens, N.Y. with his wife Delia. Brother Rodriguez ships from the port of New York. Seafarer Joe Bus­ alacki, 49, has been sailing with the SIU since 1945, and started shipping out as bosun in 1958. A native of St. Louis, he now makes his home in Shallot, N.C. with his wife Myrtle. Brother Busalacki ships from the port of Jacksonville. Seafarer Angelo Antoniou, 64, has been a member of the SIU for 28 years, and started shipping out as bosun 16 years ago. A native of Greece, he now makes his home in Boston with his wife Soula. Brother Antoniou ships from the port of New York. Seafarer Bill Co­ fone, 51, has been sailing with the SIU since 1954, and be­ gan shipping out as bosun in 1958. A native of New York, he, now', makes, his home in the state of .Washington with his wife Laura. Brother Cofone ships from the port of Wilmington. William Hale William Parker Jack Bowman Seafarer William Hale, 41, has been a member of the SIU since 1950 and started shipping out as bosun 10 years ago. A native of Louisiana, Brother Hale now makes his • home in Slidell, La. with his wife Naomi. He ships from the port of New Orleans. Seafarer Bill Parker, 51, started shipping with the SIU in 1944, and took his first bo­ sun's job in 1957. A native of Illinois, Brother Parker now makes his home in Lacombe, La. with his wife Mary. He ships from the port of New Orleans. Seafarer Jack Bowman, 56, has been a member of the SIU since 1947, and started shipping out as bosun 10 years ago. A native of New London, 'Conn., he now makes his home in Newport, R.l. Brother Bowman ships from the port of Seattle. Nick Palmer Douglas Laughlin Seafarer Douglas Laughlin, an Air Force veteran, be­ gan sailing with the SIU in 1968. Sea­ farer Laughlin ob­ tained his QMED endorsement at the Lundeberg School before the 'A^ Seni­ ority Program. A native of Mississippi, Brother Laughlin now lives in Sacra­ mento with his wife Jane and their daughter. He ships out of the port of San Francisco. Robert MiUci Seafarer Robert Milici graduated from the port of San Francisco's Andrew Furuseth Training School in 1968 after a twoyear tour of duty 1^; with the Aitey in " Viet Nam. iSailing as AB, Brother Milici ships out of the port of New York. He was born in Jersey City, N.J. and now lives in Cannan, Conn. July, 1975 •r- Seafarer Nick Palmer, 46, has been sailing with the SIU for 30 years, and started shipping out as a bosun 15 years ago. A native of New Bedford, Mass., he now makes his home in El Cerrito, Calif, with his wife . Hiroko. Brother Palmer ships from'the port of San Francisco. i :J I' » .•"'. - r • ..i I' ? i • .- ' Six Graduate With 'A' Book John Ruiz The SIU's *A* Seniority Upgrading Program has six more graduates this month, bringing the total number of Seafarers who have completed this pro­ gram to 167. They are Robert Milici, Arthur Mallory, Stan Frak, Douglas Laughlin, John Ruiz and Craig Spencer. These men spent two weeks at the Harry Lundeberg School in Piney Point where they attended Union classes, reviewed the administrative procedures of the Lundeberg School and spoke to trainees during their engine, deck or . steward training session. The six seniority upgraders then spent two weeks at Union Headquarters in New York. While in New York they Seafarer John visited all of the various departments Ruiz, 20, has been that administer the Union's Bmds, keep sailing in the engine employment records, publish the LOG department sinceand keep track of SlU-contracted ships. graduating from the They also accompanied Union patrol­ Harry Lundeberg men servicing SIU ships. School in 19.71. By going through this in-depth study Seafarer Ruiz reof their Union's activities, both at the Jturned to Piney SIU's training facUities in Piney Point •Point to earn his and at the administrative offices in New FOWT endorsement before attending York, these Seafarers leave the 'A' the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program. "Seniority Program with a better under­ A native of Houston, Brother Ruiz con­ standing of their Union, its purpose, tinues to live in that city and ships out its membership, its role in the modem of that port. maritime industry and its problems. Arthur Mallory Seafarer Arthur Mallory has been sailing with the SIU for seven years. Be­ fore attending the 'A' Seniority Up­ grading Program, Seafarer Mallory received his AB tic­ ket at Piney Point. Shipping from tne port of Jacksonville, Brother Mallory lives in that Florida port with his wife Ethel and their three children. Stan Frak Seafarer Stan Frak has been sail­ ing with the SIU since his graduation from the Harry Lundeberg School in 1972. Seafarer Frak also received his AB's endorse­ ment at Piney Point. An Army veteran who served in Viet Nam, Brother Frak was raised in Philadelphia. He lives in Mexico City and ships from the port of Houston. Craig Spencer Seafarer Craig Spencer, 19, gradu­ ated from the Harry Lundeberg School in 1973 and re­ turned there to earn his FOWT endorse­ ment before attend­ ing the *A' Seniority Program. A native and resident of Norfolk, Brother Spencer ships out of that port. Page 27 •m •.vi I,. f r:: : :rM I:-;:- ,,, :! l/f �LUNDEBERG SCHOOL EDUCATION • TRAINING • UPGRADING Course Descriptions and Starting Dates Deck Department ABLE SEAMAN -i li The course of instruction leading to endorsement as Able Seaman consists of , classroom and practical training to in­ clude: Basic Seamanship; Rules of the Road; Wheel Commands; Use of the Magnetic and Gyro Compass; Cargo Handling; Knots and Splices; Blocks and Booms; Firefighting and Emergency Pro­ cedures; Basic First Aid. Course Requirements: Able Seaman (12 Months—^Any Waters)—You must be 19 years of age; have 12 months seatime as Ordinary Seaman, or be a grad­ uate of HLS at Piney Point and have eight months seatime as Ordinary Sea­ man; be able to pass the prescribed phys­ ical, including eyesight without glasses of no more than 20/100—^20/100 cor­ rected to 20/40—^20/20 and have nor­ mal color vision. Able Seaman (Unlimited — Any Wa­ ters)— You must be 19 years of age; have 36 months seatime as Ordinary Seaman or Able Seaman (12 Months); be able to pass the prescribed physical, including eyesight requirements listed above. Starting Dates: September 4, October 16, Novembe; 28. QUARTERMASTER Procedures; Emergency Launching Op­ erations. Included in the course is practi­ cal experience in launching, letting go, rowing and maneuvering a lifeboat in seas, recovery of man overboard, fire­ fighting and emergency procedures. Course Requirements: Must have 90 days seatime in any department. Starting Dates: August 7, 21; September 4, 18; October 2, 16, 30; November 13, 28; December 11. Engine Department tomated Ships; Firefighting and Emer­ gency Procedures. Course Requirements: Must have rat­ ing (or passed examinations for) FOWT, Electrician, Pumpman, Refrigeration En­ gineer, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist, Boilermaker, and Deck En­ gine Mechanic. Must show evidence of at least six months seatime in any one or a combination of the following ratings: FOWT, Electrician, Refrigeration, Pump­ man, Deck Engineer, Machinist, Boiler­ maker, or £>eck Engine Mechanic. Starting Dates: August 7, 21; September 18; October 16; November 13; December 11. The course of instruction leading to certification as QMED — Any Rating. (Qualified Member of the Engine De­ partment) consists of classroom work and practical training to include: Parts of a Boiler and Their Function; Com­ bustible Control Systems; Steam and Water Systems; Fuel Oil Systems; Lubri­ cating Oil Systems; Hydraulic Oil Sys­ tems; Boiler Construction and Repair; Hand Tools and Their Use; Use of Met­ als; Machine .Tool Operation; Com­ pressed Air Systems; Fundamentals of Electricity; Principles of Refrigeration; Safe Handling of Combustible Materials; Piping and Valves, Pumps, Evaporators; Auxiliary Diesel Engines; Starting and Securing Main and Auxiliary Diesel En­ gines; Starting and Securing Main and Auxiliary Units; .Engineering Casualty Control; All Codes of Operation of Au­ ADVANCED ELECTRICAL PROCEDURES—Eight Seafarers achieved cer^ tificates after completing an intensive course in Advanced Electrical Pro­ cedures at the Harry Lundeberg School. Graduates posed for a class photo with Charlie Nalen, center, head of the HLS Engine Upgrading Department. Standing from left are Nestor Cueva; Elwyn'Ford; James Dryden; Nalen; Petfer Shuffels; Jack Munsie; John Ashly, and Jay Campbell. Kneeling is Bob Prentice. iliary Equipment; Starting and Securing Main Engines. Course Requirements: (If you have a Wiper endorsement only)—Must be able to pass the prescribed physical, inclading eyesight without glasses of no more fhan 20/100—20/100 corrected to 20/50— 20/30 and have normal color vision. Must have six months seatime as Wiper, or be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have three months seatime as Wiper. (If you have an engine rating such as Electrician)—^No requirements. Starting Dates: August 18; September 15. LIFEBOATMAN DIESELS QUARTERMASTER—Graduates of the advanced deck department course for Quartermaster received graduation certificates last month. Seated from left are Richard Piaskowski; Rudel Ramage; Charles Ross; Ted Williams; Randolf Ferebe, and Robert Mahone. Standing from left are Seafarer Arnold Busillo and HLS Instructor Chuck Dwyer. ^ SIU Scholarship Program One college and two post secondary trade/vocational school scholarships are awarded to Seafarers each year. These scholarships have been specially de­ signed to meet the educational needs of Seafarers. Application requirements are geared for the man who has been out of school several years, so you will only be com­ peting with other seamen with simi'ar educational backgrounds. The awards are granted in April, but you should begin your application process now. These are the scholarships offered: 1. Four-year college degree scholar- Page28 The course of instruction leading to endorsement as FOWT (Fucman, Watertender and/or Oiler) consists of class­ room work and practical training to in­ clude: Parts of a Boiler and Their Func­ tion; Steam and Water Cycle; Fuel Oil and Lube Systems; Fire Fighting and Emergency Procedures. Also included is practical training aboard one of the ships at the school to include: Lighting a Dead Plant; P-utting Boilers on the Line; Changing Burners; Operation of Aux- QMED-Any Rating The course of instruction leading to certification as Quaitermaster consists of Basic Navigation instruction to include Radar; Loran; Fathometer; RDF; and also includes a review of Basic Seaman­ ship; use of the Magnetic and Gyro Compass; Rules of the Road; Knots and Splices; Firefighting and Emergency Pro­ cedures. Course Requirements: Must hold en­ dorsement as Able Seaman (Unlimited — Any Waters). Starting Dates: August 7, October 2, November 13. The course of instruction leading to certification as Lifeboatman consists of classroom study and practical training to include: Nomenclature of Lifeboat; Lifeboat Equipment; Lifeboat Com­ mands; Types of Davits and'Operating FOWT ship. This award is in the amount of $10,000. 2. Two-year community or junior col­ lege or post secondary trade/voca­ tional schools scholarships. These awards are in the amount of $5000. The trade/vocational awards offer var­ ious options if you wish to continue shipping. In such a program you may develop a tnuie or skill v/hich would im­ prove your performance aboard ship as well as help you obtain a better paying job when you are ashore. Eligibility requirements are as follows: 1. Must be under 35 years of age. The four-week course covers: types, designs, construction and characteristics of various diesel engines; nomenclature and principal design features of all parts of diesel engines; formulas and hydraulic This may be waived for Seafarers who have completed one or more years in an accredited college or university. 4. Have 90 days of employment on a vessel in the previous calendar year. 2. Have not less than two years of actual jemployment on vessels of companies signatory to Seafarers Welfare Plan. 3. Have one day of employment on a vessel in the sixth-month period immediately proceeding date of application. Pick up a scholarship application now. They are available in the ports or you may write to the following addrc^ and request a copy of the Seafarers Applica­ tion: Seafarers Welfare Plan College Scholarships 275 20th Street Brooklyn, New York 11215 Scholarships For Dependents Four scholarships are awarded to de­ pendents of Seafarers. These four-year scholarships are for $10,000 each at any accredited college or university. If you have three years sea time, encourage your children to apply. They should request the Dependents Application from the above address. Seafarers Log �principles; introduction to fuel, air, lubri­ cation and exhaust systems; use of vari­ ous gauges, meters and instruments used on diesel engines; care, operations main­ tenance and recording of diesel engine performance; signals used between bridge and engine room; fundamentals of elec­ tricity and refrigeration; basic fire fight­ ing, first aid and safety. Course Requirements: No require­ ments for those who are not interested in receiving the Coast Guard license. Starting Date: October 20. tions; Loading and Discharging; Pumps and Valves Operation and Maintenance; Ballasting; Tank Cleaning and Gas Free­ ing; Safety and Fire Fighting. Course Requirements: Must already hold Coast Guard endorsement as QMED —Any Rating, or Pumpman. Starting Date: July 28. WELDING The course of instruction in basic welding consists of classroom and onthe-job training including practical train­ ing in electric arc welding and cutting; and oxy-acetylene brazing, welding and cutting. On completion of the course, an HLS Certificate of Graduation will be awarded. Course Requirements: Must hold en­ dorsement as QMED—Any Rating. Starting Dates: August 7; September 4; October 2, 30. ADVANCED PUMPMAN PROCEDURES The course of instruction leading to HLS certification as Pumpman will con­ sist of both classroom study and prac­ tical work to include; Tanker Regula- i .'J <•<. X , ' High School Program Is Available to All Seafarers Thirty-two Seafarers and one Inland Boatman have already successfully com­ pleted studies at the SIU-IBU Academic Study Center in Piney Point, Md., and have achieved high school diplomas. The Lundeberg High School Program in Piney Point offers all Seafarers—re­ gardless of age — the opportunity to achieve a full high school diploma. The study period ranges from four to eight weeks. Classes are small, permitting the teachers to concentrate on the individual student's progress. " Any Seafarer who is interested in taking advantage of this opportunity to continue his education can apply in two ways: Go to an SIU office in any port and you will be given a GED Pre-Test. This test will cover five general areas: English Grammar and Literature; So­ cial Studies, Science and Mathematics. The test will be sent to the Lundeberg School for grading and evaluation. Or write directly to the Harry Lun­ deberg School. A test booklet and an answer sheet will be mailed to your home or to your ship. Complete the tests and mail both the test booklet and the answer sheet to the Lundeberg School. (See application on this page.) During your stay at the school, you will receive room and board, study ma­ terials and laundry. Seafarers will pro­ vide their own transportation to and from the school. Following are the requirements for eligibility for the Lundeberg High School Program: 1. One year's seatime. 2. Initiation fees paid in fuU. 3. Ail ontstanding monetary obliga­ tions, snch as dnes and loans paid in fuD. i ^ I meet the requirements listed above and I am interested in furthering my edu. I cation. I would like more information on the Lundeberg High School Program. I Name Book No. I I Address I (Street) (City or Town) I I Last grade completed Last year attended I I Complete this form and mail to: Margaret Nalen I Director of Academic Education I Harry Lundeberg School I Piney Point, Maryland 20674 I /••V, LIFEBOAT—Six more SIU and IBU members completed Lifeboat Training and received certificates at the Harry Lundeberg School. Standing from left are Seafarers Randolph Archer; James Myers; Juan Patino, and Inland Boat­ man Michael Culpepper. Kneeling from left are HLS Lifeboat Instructor Paul Allman and Seafarers William Goff and Antonio Arellano. "I I HARRY LUNDEBERG SCHOOL OF SEAMANSHIP ' I UPGRADING APPLICATION I I I Name I AddrKs Age (Last) (First) (Middle) (Street) Telephone (City) (State) (Zip) (Area Code) Seniority Book Number Port and Date Issued' Ratings Now Held Social Security # HLS Graduate: Yes • No • Lifeboat Endorsement: Yes Q No •| Dates Available For Training I Am Interested In! • • • • DECK AB 12 Months AB Unlimited Quartermaster Lifeboatman STEWARD . ENGINE • QMED • Electrician • Assistant Cook • Cook & Baker • FWT • Dk. Eng. • Chief Cook • Oiler • Jr. Eng. • Steward • Dk. Mech. • Pumpman • Reefer • Machinist • Boilermaker • Welder • LNG-LPG • Advanced Pumpman Procedures • Diesel • Advanced Electrical Procedures RECORD OF SEATIME — (Show only amount needed to upgrade in rating checked above or attach letter of service, whichever is applicable.) SHIP RATING HELD DATE OF SHIPMENT DATE OF DISCHARGE I I PORT DATE SIGNATURE j July, 1975 RETURN COMPLETE APPLICATION TO: LUNDEBERG UPGRADING CENTER, PENEY POINT, MD. 20674 Steward Department CHIEF STEWARD The course of instruction includes classroom and on-the-job training. The Chief Steward will select food and stores for a long voyage to include nutritionally balanced daily menus. He will partici­ pate in all phases of steward department operations at the school, including com­ missary, bake shop and galley. Course Requirements: Three years seatime in ratings above Third Cook and hold "A" Seniority in the SIU; or six months seatime as Third Cook or Assis­ tant Cook; six months as Cook and Baker, six months seatime as Chief Cook and holder of a Certificate of Satisfac­ tory Completion from the HLS Assis­ tant Cook, Second Cook and Baker, and Chief Cook Training Programs; or 12 months seatime as Third Cook or As-, sistant Cook, 12 months seatime as Cook and Baker, and six months seatime as Chief Cook, and holder of a Certificate of Satisfactory Completion of the HLS Chief Cook Training Program. Starting Dates: August 7, 21; September 4, 18; October 2, 16, 30; November 13, 28; Decerhber 11. The course of instruction for the rat­ ing Assistant Cook includes classroom and on-the-job training in preparing and cooking fresh, canned and frozen vege­ tables; how to serve vegetables hot, cold or as salad; menu selection of vegetables to attain the best methods for prepara­ tion, portion control, dietary values and serving procedures. Course Requirements: Twelve months seatime in any Steward Department En­ try Rating. Entry Ratings who have been accepted into the Harry Lundeberg School and show a desire to advance in the Steward Department must have a minimum of three months seatime. Starting Dates: August 7, 21; September 4, 18; October 2, 16, 30; November 13, 28; December 11. COOK AND BAKER The course of instruction includes classroom and on-the-job training in bak- I I I (Zip) ; 'y\ •i, i--' 1 '• I •• ing bread, pies, cakes and cookies; prep­ aration of desserts such as custards, pud­ dings, canned fruit and gelatin desserts. The Cook and Baker will be able to de­ scribe preparation of all breakfast foods, and be familiar with menu selection of breakfast foods, and bread and desserts for appropriate meals. Course Requirements: Twelve months seatime as Third Cook; or 24 months seatime in Steward Department; six months of which must be as Third Cook or Assistant Cook; or six months as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and a holder of a Certificate of Satisfactory Completion from the HLS Assistant Cook Training Course. Starting Dates: August 7, 21; September 4, 18; October 2, 16, 30; November 13, 28; December 11. 1^ I ^• 1 - T-'.. CHIEF COOK The course of instruction includes classroom and on-the-job training in preparation of soups, sauces and gravies. The student will be able to describe prep­ aration of thickened or clear soups, and explain preparation and use of special sauces and gravies. The Chief Cook will be able to state the primary purpose of cooking meat and define cooking terms used in meat cookery, and describe prin­ ciples and methods of preparing and cooking beef, pork, veal, lamb, poultry and seafood. Course Requirements: Twelve months seatime as Cook and Baker; or three years seatime in the Steward Depart­ ment, six months of which must be as Third Cook or Assist;<nt Cook, and six months as Cook and Baker; or six months seatime as Third Cook or Assist­ ant Cook and six months seatime as Cook and Baker, and holder of a Cer­ tificate of Satisfactory Completion of the HLS Assistant Cook, and Cook and Bak­ er Training Program; or 12 months sea­ time as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and six months seatime as Cook and Baker, and holder of a Certificate of Satisfactory Completion of the HLS Cook and Baker Training Program. Starting Dates: August 7, 21; September 4, 18; October 2, 6, 30; November 13, 28; December 11. 'I . Note: Courses and starting dates are subject to change at any time. Any change will he noted in the LOG. Page 29 .11 rf �Two More Seafarers Earn CED Diplomas i •'ii: ') Two more Seafarers, Phillip Eipp and' John Sherpinski, recently earned their high school diplomas through the Lundeberg School's General Educa­ tional Development (GED) Program. Brother Eipp is from California. He graduated from the Lundeberg School in 1972, and he has beeen shipping as AB for the past three years. When asked why he decided to re­ turn to HLSS for his high school di­ ploma, Seafarer Eipp replied, "I knew I would need it either now or in the future." He added that he plans to at­ tend college someday, and said "My home state has a GED program avail­ able, but I came back to Piney Point because I think the program here is the best around." In comparing the academic program at the Lundeberg School to his experi­ ences in high school, Brther Eipp said, "In high school, the teachers don't deal with the students as people. They just give assignments, and you feel like a jerk if you even ask a question. Here they've got a great bunch of teachers. They enjoy what they're doing and they really care about each student." Seafarer John Sherpinski is 33-years old and lives in Baltimore, Md. He and Brother Eipp were classmates at HLSS and completed the GED program at the same time. Brother Sherpinski has been a Sea­ farer since 1965. During that time, he has been around the world seven times, and he says that the education obtained through traveling is a big help in the GED program. Seafarer Sherpinski added, "What I learned in the GED program here would have taken at least two years to learn in a regular high school. I dropped out of school in the sixth grade. When I came here I could barely multiply or divide fractions. Now Em doing al­ gebra." According to Brother Sherpinski, "The main thing that encouraged me to study at the school is the way the people here treat you. If you have a problem, you'll get help. All you have to do is try—^just a little—and they will do any- HLSS academic teacher Jean Magrini (center) goes over a classroom assign­ ment with GED grads John Sherpinski (left) and Phillip Eipp. thing for you." He added: "The teachers had confidence in me and so I had confidence in myself. I wanted to succeed for their sake as well as my own." ^The high school equivalency program at the Lundeberg School is open to all Seafarers who do not have a high school diploma. aJ Notify Hdqrts. On Replacements In order to insure tbat all SIUcontracted ships are at all times manned by SIU ciews, the ship's chairmen are requested to notify Headquarters when a crewmember gets off a vessel in a foreign port. If Headquarters is given am­ ple time to find a replacement, then tbat job will be secure for our members. There are some organizations, particularly in the Far East, which have been making strong attempts to put foreign seamen on the ves­ sels of American operators. So that we may combat this, the ship's chairmen and the ship's commit­ tee must take the responsibility of policing the replacement of crewmembers. In that way we can in­ sure that all unlicensed jobs on our contracted ships are taken by SIU brothers. • Upgrqder Gets QMED Diploma Piney Point Instructor Charlie Nalen (left) presents HLSS upgrader Charles Ashcom with his diploma for completing the QMED Course recently. ; ' Lffeboat tjraiQing for Seafarers Is I v of vital importance in the interest erf safety at sea; and a well-trained life^ boat crew can make the difference between life and death in an emergency. In addition, though, the pos­ session of a Lifeboat Ticket make the difference for two Sea­ farers, with the same seniority, who are competing for an entry rating job. According to the SIU's shipping rules (Section 5, subsection 7): "Within each class of seniority rat' ing in every department^ priority for entry rating jobs shall be given to all seamen who possess Lifcboatman endorsement by the United States Coast Guard." So if you have not already done so, get your Lifeboat endorsement asf soon as possible for your own safety and the safety of your shipmates, well as ^our own job security. 9fh Smithsonian Festival Focuses on Seafarers In photo at left, Seafarer E. "Scotty'' Aubusson, SIU representative (center) explains a bit of sea lore included in the Union exhibit at the 9th Smithsonian In­ stitution's Festival of American Folklife to (left) U.S. Secretary of Labor John T. Dunlop and AFL-CIO President George Meany. In the background are members of the Fourth Estate and TV and radio mediamen. At right, SIU, soon-to-be Recertified Bosun William "Bill" Joyner demonstrates to the fair sex, "young uns" and men how to rig a bosun's chair, and tie a bowline hitch knot. The Washington, D.C. summer festival held on the-Mall in a 50-acre stretch be­ tween the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument concentrated this year on the know-how of the nation's transportation workers in eight unions— oil I'M ^ II x i — x* _ _i n i. ^ •.^ Including the SIU's deep sea and inland boatmen contingents. Co-sponsor of the event is the U.S. National Park Service. Page 30 Seafarers Log CU'l ^ 3 1. / , �7'. l..«..JW.i4Vi.^.^j v.: .(1-V-; i (SI*AD) F'lji ' ? •'!. SPAD WOHK? deSiS"""' * .> , • . _ political candidate;W pWe!Tnd^to«ti T**"" political candidates whose philosomay attain lawl ^7®""' "" ^"^"tont with Seafarers we political and trade union''h™"-" ooonomic, social, . T^r - ' . . Z, , i' - ' siiii'C s-ssisgSsSsi ?SSSE5S£ p. GAKGO PREFERENCE—Tf u j into ^Ht would gnaraleIt I U.S. cargo would be carried on American-flaff sbins T a * n- - - -"TpSTif 't-l eamen. SVSTEM-Attachs have heen made on the three-watcb system for voyages under 1800 r ^ - 7-tTr 77 •' - j-. f. 371 f MU {•'It i -il I • f'!-•;. f'' "'j'.i- •r 7i'] :• )• 7,1 s, V f 3b| t 7' f , 'S Sf ®' I ) i k-^M'- , Jufy,1975 tSt-^ », i7|i' • ': -v^ ; '. ^.. Page 31 • -.i-i. * ill m - - �lii - OT w om.u. ^ a.. .Kr,«.AT.«HAL UK.ON. M r--; frj. \ .1^ ,*.«•- iri: <>: J ' -i I'i •* ( si; W Hay© Donated $100 or More to SPAD The ioUowino Sii>ninrd>we 177 ^tt L /M/id jwce the beginning of 1975. (The law prohibits the 'Jenf ZT Seafarers Political Activities Donation (SPAD) frade unionist Lonist can take oZ ZLl vnluZZH Zv?'^^i T/ie most effective way the trade part in politics is through * .f T • '»' Political activities. The SIU's voice be heard in the Halls of Congress have contributed t?nn h Two who have realized ho\v important it is to let the running the SPAD honor rolls became the ^ fhl unrnZi one $500. For the rest of the year, the LOG will be to be protected. rning years our political role must be maintained if the livelihoods of Seafarers are v.i: 1 i' . . '', : I SPAD Honor Poll Aliniiiis,R^AJ Cartione, V* I" 1?..! i'' AiivR-N. . ;H•' McCartney, G. Compton,W. * Andf^^ D. .41 >^9«l(^es9n, £. 'n Andeison, J. E. AnNdc% A. Ayeiy,R.H. &ibkowsk^T. Batchelor, A. Batliiii,N.N. MortOi^, O. J. ^ith^RC. Robertson,!. ^emcei,G Coii^,K. *M£ay,D. R^ CoittHdlt^^W^ McMiiliin,C. Corle(ta,P. M«iQfd,H. Coolant, W.E. Najifcr.D.E. ]R(Nido,C. P. Spnion, J. Paladino, F. RiiU,M. Stephens,O M^ser, C. P^ochls, S. J. i^CO, J. Surrick,R.II. Curtis, T. Micliad,jr. Paridn, G. C. Sacco, M. tloiieir^C. Bavb,J. Miller, Co E. Parsons, L. R. Salazar, H. taylor^F. De Guzman, P. Miller,!. Payne, O. Siegler, J. Telegados, G. 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MCGAVIN PASSES AWAY AT 66 PORT OF PHILADELPHIA MONTHLY MEETING HOUSE UNIT WITNESS URGES SHIPPING SELF-SUFFICIENCY SEA-LAND WITHDRAWS FROM 2 FAR EAST CONFERENCES U.S. SHIPYARDS HIT HARD BY POOR TANKER MARKET JUAN REINOSA IS APPOINTED NEW PUERTO RICO PORT AGENT THE SS MERRIMAC PAYS OFF DUES RESOLUTION PRESENTED TO MEMBERS SEAFARER'S SON THANKS SIU FOR HELP IN CAREER SIU MANNED GOLDEN ENDEAVOR, 1 OF 3 SISTERSHIPS, SAILS 'ROUND THE WOLRD ON MAIDEN VOYAGE THREE-WATCH SYSTEM MUST BE MAINTAINED AT PINEY POINT AND EARLE, N.J., SEAFARERS LEARN HOW TO COMBAT AND EXTINGUISH FIRES PQ-17 CONVOY TO MURMANSK ON JULY 4, 1942: 22 OUT OF 33 ALLIED SHIPS SUNK SURVIVOR OF 1ST SHIP SUNK IN CONVOY TELLS OF RESCUE TWO MORE SEAFARERS EARN GED DIPLOMAS Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 7/1/1975 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXXVII, No. 7 1975 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/3212aa27dffee5fc33dcf6912176bf9e.PDF 7ff93cb741632e0e818d6af37c96d3be PDF Text Text "- ' " •:';v-V-r-J^'f v-^-' • • - i;?- ; .k.-^r'^.Z. ' " , h ,••••.•;; • ••••."••••• " \.- •.•,•: < A:.V;I-. t.-''"^--4''-^: ••"..•;;^'.,V,.v- : '• " ^ ,-• ' .• . •- ••••••-•' '••;••••• -o'-f:•-, •• :«•,•. •:; '•'• •. '. - "' :..;.?;L : .1 - , . , . " . :.v. :..-V.V-.- , \M 5• ^' """ft' i>;,v :, A??" Zr':::•:• :<K �8% MfllYon Ouf bf W6rk Unemployment at Highest in 34 Years Statutics relsased last month by the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics reveal what most people looking for jobs already know —that unemployment has skyrocketed over the past few months to where the U.S. jobless rate is now at 9.2 percent, the highest figure in 34 years. This is an increase in the jobless rate of three-tenths of one percent from the previous month. The total number of unemployed workers has now reached a staggering 8,538,000 people, the most since July, 1940. The INDEX ^ HM Legislative News . Merchant Marine hearings begin Page 5 Transportation Institute head testifies at hearings Page 5 Washington Activities .!...Page 8 War risk insurance Page 6 Union News New SlU contract President's Report Membership meeting in Mobile Headquarters Notes Page 3 Page 2 Page 22 Page 9 General News Crew of Mayaguez tell their story Centerfold Fit-out on the Great Lakes .Pages 12-13 Maritime Day in Mobile ... Page 6 SlU ships receive awards .Page 9 Transcoiorado commended Page 6 Shipping Dispatchers' Reports Ships' Committees ... Ships' Digests Training and Upgrading Upgrading class schedule, requirements and application Pages 30-31 Seafarers participate in bosuns recertification and 'A' seniority upgrading Pages 10-11 GED requirements and application Pages 30-31 Membership News New SlU pensioners Final Departures the PRESIDENT'S REPORT: f'i ' . T' i i i I .i 'v" A"'---' Page 18 Page 4 Page 28 Page 25 Page 27 Paul Hall A Solid Base for the Future The long-term future of the United States maritime industry—^whether it will continue to move ahead and revitalize or whether it will founder in stagnation—depends in large part on the final and successful disposition of the SIU's fights in three very important legislative areas. The most pressing problem facing the industry today and the jobs of the thousands of Americans employed in it is the depressed state of the American tanker market. There are 31 U.S.-flag tankers now laid up with predictions from the Maritime Administration that this number could shortly rise to 40 imemployed tankers with an aggregate tonnage of 1.8 million dead­ weight tons. Too many people in government attribute the depressed American tanker market to the general depression in the world market. But the simple fact is that American tanker operators for years have had trouble finding long-term employment for their ships. This is the real problem; at the present time the United States has no viable program to keep the vessels of its merchant marine working and out of layup. 'The answer to this problem, though, is not a program such as providing tax concessions to oil companies who use U.S.-flag ships in the carriage of imported oil, because programs like this would only provide a short-term flurry in shipping and short-term relief to the U.S. tanker market. The solution to the problem is a program of cargo preference—a program that would require 30 percent of the nation's oil imports to be carried on American-built, American-manned, American-flag tankers. We succeeded in getting such a program, the Energy Transportation increase in unemployed was 362,000 workers above that of the April figure. The 8.5 million figure of those out of work, however, does not really reflect the true unemployment picture. As AFL-CIO President George Meany has recently pointed out, to that num­ ber you can add another 1.1 million people who are discouraged and no longer looking for jobs, and another 1.8 million people who usually work fulltime, but who are partially unem­ ployed, and you get a total figure of over 11 million people who are either unemployed or underemployed. Employment for the month of May actually increased, for the second month in a row, but because there was also a sharp rise in the total labor force, there was an increase in the jobless rate. Total employment rose to 84,402,000, an increase of 316,000, but the entire labor force rose by 678,000 to a total of 92,940,000. viliiie the overall economic picture has been bleak, over 3,600,000 work-. ers have joined the unemployment ranks In the past nine months, some Industries have been hit much harder dum others. For example, m the con­ struction Industry the unemployment rate Is a whopping 21.8 percent, an all-time hlg^, and a figure more than double that of a year ago. In noting the 2.5 percent increase in unemployed construction workers for the month of May alone, Robert A. Georgine, president of the AFLCIO Building and Construction Trades Department, commented that workers in the industry "are being buried alive in the tuimel at the end of which the Ford Administration professes to see a light." "With more than one out of every five building and construction workers now jobless," Georgine declared, "we can't see any light, nor can we see President Ford's logic." The construction industry is not the Continued on Page 23 - New Contract Printed In Special July LOG The entire texts of the new Frelghtship and Tanker contracts will be published in a special July issue of the Seaforers LOG. This special edition will also in­ dicate all of the revised sections^ additions and other changes con­ tained in both contracts. These new contracts, which took effect on June 16, 1975, will govern wages, overtime rates, work rules and other working conditions untU June 15 of 1978. Security Act, through Congress last year and as far as the President's desk, but it was pocket-vetoed. We are back in Congress again this year with legislation similar to the Energy Transportation Security Act, We will accept nothing less than a progressive program—a cargo preference program—that will guarantee long-term recovery for American-flag tanker operations and long-term job opportunities for American maritime workers. Of equal legislative importance to the American merchant marine today is continued preservation of the Jones Act which for 55 years has provided unyielding protection to the job jurisdiction of American workers in the carriage of domestic cargoes. In recent years, the multinational oil companies have led the way in increasing attacks on the Jones Act on many fronts. However, the com­ panies' ultimate goal in breaking the Jones Act is to bring in their foreignflag ships to carry Alaskan pipeline oil to U.S. ports in the lower 48 states. Under the Jones Act, 100 percent of all Alaskan oil destined for U.S. ports must be carried on U.S.-built, U.S.-flag vessels. So far, we have been extremely successful in blocking these busting attempts. However, only constant vigilance and continued legislative actions on our part will keep the Jones Act and the job security of thousands of American maritime workers intact. The third area of vital legislative importance to the U.S. maritime industry today is a bill known as the Non-National Carrier Bill, which was recently introduced in the U.S. Senate by Hawaii Senator Daniel K. Inouye. If enacted, this necessary bill would help put America's berth line operators on a more competitive scale with third-flag carriers, who employ low paid, and in many cases, improperly trained foreign seamen. The bill would stabilize competi­ tion by forcing third-flag carriers to set rates no lower than the lowest rate charged by a U.S.-flag carrier or the national-flag carrier of America's trading partner in a specific trade. For years, the U.S. merchant marine has had to contend with the ratecutting practices of third-flag operators. But today, when third-flag carriers, led by the Russian Far Eastern Shipping Co., are conducting unprecedented campaigns to capture and control America's vast trades in import and export cargoes, a measure such as the Inouye Bill is more important than ever. The SIU will be at the forefront of this important fight to keep U.S. berth line operators in business and American Seafarers working. All three of these legislative goals are designed to give the American merchant marine a solid basis for long-term future growth. These kinds of programs are what the U.S. maritime industry needs, and it is these kind of programs that the SIU will continue to fight for—programs that will provide American maritime workers with the best possible job opportunities and job security guarantees for years to come. Change of address cards on Form 3579 should be sent to Seafarers international Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn New York 11232. Published monthly. Second Class postage pa:d at Brooklyn, N. Y. Vol. XXXVII, No. 6, June 1975. Seafarers Log �• • New Siij Cofiiract Negdilated - 1; 1 : 1 Pay,Vacation, Pension, Increases Won ' '1' After intensive negotiations the SIU reached a new three-year agreement with the Union's contracted operators providing for across-the-board wage in­ creases in each of the three years of the contract, and substantial increases in vacation, pension and welfare bene­ fits. f The contract went into effect at 12:01 a.m. on June 16, 1975 after a wide consensus of the SIU membership overwhelmingly ratified the contract at special Union meetings held at all SIU halls on Saturday, June 14, 1975. Sea­ farers will again vote on the contract at the regular July membership meet­ ings. fv i i 1 ii'! i 'V • : !ln y *7^ iI To poll the complete membership vote, SIU patrolmen will board each SIU contracted ship as it comes into port and hold a Union meeting to tally their votes. SIU President Paul Hall, who served as chairman of the special Union meeting at Headquarters on June 14 to vote on the new contract, addresses over 300 New York Seafarers who attended the meeting. After three hours of discussion on the contract, the new three-year agreement was ratified unanimously. Seated left is SIU Vice President Frank Drozak, who read the terms of the new contract to the membership. Throiighoat the contract talks, the ference set the guidelines for negotia­ mium rate for this work on weekends April and submitted a detailed set of Union Negotiating Committee based tions and produced great results. The and holidays. their demands on the recommendations proposals. overall increases in our new contract SIU President Paul Hall, who received from the members and evalu­ Fringe Benefits has given the Seafarer the opportunity ated by the 66 Seafarers vrho attended chaired the special ratification meet­ to increase his earning power by a The new contract also provides for the two-week Seafarers Conference in ing at Headquarters, said "the Conminimum of 20 percent." very substantial increases for the Sea­ Under the new contract, all base farer in vacation pay. For Group I monthly wages have been raised 12V^i men in the key ratings, vacation pay percent the first year, five percent the has been increased from $1,400 to second year, and five percent the third $2,200 which is a 57 percent increase. year. These same percentage increases Group II men will be raised from also apply to premium rates, penalty $1,200 to $1,800, a 50 percent in­ rates, and overtime rates for work per­ crease, and Group III men from formed in excess of eight hours, Mon­ $1,000 to $1,400, a 40 percent in­ At 4he April 1975 Seafarers Conference in Piney Point, Md., 66 day through Friday. (For examples on crease. delegates worfced long and hard for two weeks reviewing the many areas how these increases affect some of the In the area of pensions, all SIU ratings, see special story on this page.) affecting the maritime industry today as well as the suggestions submitted members going out on retirement after In addition, the rate for longshore Jime 15, 1975 will receive a $350 a by their Union brothers. The result was a detailed and well-studied list of work Monday through Friday has been month pension, an increase of $100 a recommendations which helped guide the SIU contract department during increased to the level of the premium month over the old pension. The addithe negotiations. rate, and time and one half the pre­ Continued on Page 24 The contract recomniendations made by the delegates along with the actions taken in the new contract on those recommendations are listed below. As can be seen, the recommendations played an important role in the negotiations. The SIU's new three-year agreement with the operators provides for across-theRECOMMENDATIONS board increases in all base monthly wages, premium rates, penalty rates, and THE NEW CONTRACT AT C0NFERBJ»?CE v:g; k overtime rates for work performed in excess of eight hours Monday through Fri­ day, amounting to I2V2 percent the first year, five percent the second year and • A three year contract providing • It shotlid be a thi^e^j^ar cdotrtu:^^^ five percent the third year. for a wage increase of 12Vd percent with a wage increase the first year, To give Seafarers an idea of how the new contract will increase their earnings, in the first year, 5 percent in the and wage increase and cost of living several ratings from each of the three unlicensed shipboard departments with the second year and 5 percent in the increase in the second and third accompanying old and new pay rates, are printed below. Next month, the LOG third year; In regards to cost of will print a special supplemental issue carrying the complete texts of both the living increases, any cost of living Standard Freightship Agreement and the Standard Tanker Agreement. adjustments that may be required I 't i •( And the New Contract :-r a 'i New Contract Rate Schedules will be payable in 1976 and 1977. The Union is still engaged in negotiations concerning the specific procedures to calculate the cost of living adjustment. •. After lengthy discussions relative to questions of Premium Overtime Rate being paid for all overtime Work in excess of eight hours, it was determined by the delegates that the regular rate of overtime should re­ main as presently in the contract on work performed in excess of eight hours from Monday through Friday. • The Negotiating Committee won increases in the premium over­ time rate, penalty rates and regular overtime rates for wdrk perfbnried in excess of eight hours Monday through Friday at the same percent­ ages as for base monthly wages— \7.V2 percent the first year, 5 per­ cent the second year and 5 percent the third year. • All day workers should be guar­ anteed the Option of weekend and holiday work. • Guarantees that the Company shall offer to all deck and engine unlicensed personnel possessing a Group I rating, a minimum of 8 hours during every weekend at sea, or pro-rata thereof, to cover situ. ations when the ship is not at sea for a full weekend. •» " ' - ' I, - ? €oniimeedonpage24 June, 1975 v! II ' >.»,.• f It >r "• ? • STANDARD FREIGHTSHIP AGREEMENT (effective 6/16/75) BASE MONTHLY WAGES Old Rate Boatswain Boatswain (SL Ts, SL 18's, LASH, Mariner) Abie Seaman Ordinary Seaman Chief Electrician Ch. Elect. (SL Ts, SL 18's, LASH, Mariner) QMED Oiler Wiper Chief Steward Ch. Stew. (SL7's,SL 18's, LASH, Mariner) Steward/Cook Cook & Baker Messman New Rate (effective 6/16/75) New Rate (effective 6/16/76) New Rate (effective 6/16/77) 804.96 905.58 950.86 998.40 612.85 479.04 946.97 1023.89 689.46 538.92 1065.34 1075.08 723.93 565.87 1118.61 1128.83 760.13 594.16 1174.54 910.12 612.85 569.28 804.96 1095.42 1023.89 689.46 640.44 905.58 1150.19 1075.08 723.93 672.46 950.86 1207.70 1128.83 760.13 706.09 998.40 820.50 697.38 475.31 1023.89 1023.89 784.55 534.72 1075.08 1075.08 823.78 561.46 1128.83 1128.83 864.97 589.53 V/- For more of new wage, premium, and overtime rates, see page 23. Page 3 -1 �KBlg«5-.i55aB! ;' < • ; mm The'Committee Pa^e Mount Navigator Committee Merrimac Committee ' J 1 f) f' Recertified Bosun Ward Wallace (seated right) ship's chairman of the bulk carrier SS Merrimac (Ogden Marine) at a payoff on June 3 in the port of Philadelphia with the Ship's Committee of (I. to r.): Engine Delegate Stanley Warhula (seated): Steward Delegate Peter Batayias; Educational Director Raymond Shaynick, and Deck Delegate John Yates. The steamer carried coal to Antwerp from the port of Norfolk in late May. Fort Hoskins Committee ii !i Seated center is Recertified Bosun Arne Eckert. ship's chairman of the 15 SS Mount Navigator (Cove Tankers) at a payoff on May 15 at Stapelton Anchorage, S.I., N.Y. Other members of the Ship's Committee are (I. to r.): Chief Pump­ man William D. Hatchel, educational director; Fireman-Watertender Jose Valenzuela. engine delegate; Third Cook Albert Brown, steward delegate, and AB James L. Sanders, deck delegate. The vessel is on a voyage to Egypt. SS Boston Committee The Ship's Committee of the T-2 SS Cities Service Fort Hosk/ns (Inter Ocean) wait for the payoff on June 10 at Stapleton Anchorage. S.I.. N.Y. They are (I. to r.): Engine Delegate Raymond Orso; Steward Delegate Alphonse Hollings; Ship's Chairman Francis Gomez, and Deck Delegate Jerry Correlli. The vessel left the port of Houston on May 19 on a coastwise run. Mayaguez Committee Recertified Bosun Leyal Joseph (standing left) ship's chairman of the containership SS Boston (Sea-Land) waits to confer with SlU Patrol.man Teddy Babkowski (seated) on May 8 at a payoff in the port of New York. The rest of the-Ship's Committee are (I. to r.): Chief Steward J. Keno. secretaryreporter; Deck Delegate George Alexander; Engine Delegate Frank Sandy, and Chief Cook S. Bell, steward delegate. The ship is on the coastwise run. Thomas Jefferson Committee ''' t:-. J=.. • • i.V ,' . I ' -* rS. M.a 1. : ti f I• If .O Recertified Bosun Jacob Levin (center rear), ship's chairman of the containership SS Mayaguez (Puerto Rico Marine)—not to be confused with the celebrated shuttleship SS Mayaguez (Sea-Land) seized May 12 by the Cam­ bodian Navy and rescued by the U.S. Navy on May 15—gets together with the rest of the Ship's Committee at a payoff June 3 in the port of Baltimore follow­ ing a coastwise run. The committee members are (I. to r. front): Steward Delegate S. A. Simsuangco; Engine Delegate P. Marcial; and Educational Di­ rector Christopher Killeen. With Bosun Levin are (I. to r.): Deck Delegate Eugene Greaux. and Chief Steward R. Campbell, secretary-reporter. Page4 At a payoff on June 9 on Pier 7. Brooklyn. N.Y.. the Ship's Committee of the C-4 Mariner,.the SS Thomas Jefferson (Waterman) lined up to pay their dues to seated SlU Patrolman Ed Morris (extreme left). First in line is A. J. Doty (seated) and standing (I. to r.): capped Chief Steward Floyd Mitchell, secre­ tary-reporter; 2nd Electrician Douglas McLeod. engine delegate; Chief Elec­ trician Jack Brock, educational director, and Cook and Baker Claude Hollings. steward delegate. Other members of the crew are in the foreground and background. The Thomas Jefferson was the last commercial U.S. mer­ chant ship to quit the port of Saigon. - . , Seafarers Log �BrtH9d Bstls for M4srifsme Reform -Po/fcy Urging Congress to "establish a na­ tional cargo policy that would assure that U.S. ships would carry a substan­ tial portion of U.S. foreign commerce," Herb Brand, the president of the Trans­ portation Institute, testified June 11 be­ fore the House Merchant Marine Sub­ committee during its review of U.S. maritime policies and programs. Reviewing the progress of the U.S. merchant fleet during a 10-year rebuild­ ing program which began with the pas­ sage of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970, the House subcommittee was told by Brand that "the Transportation In­ stitute feels strongly that the factors af­ fecting the U.S. maritime industry today vary greatly from those envisioned by Congress in 1970." Transportation Institute is a Wash­ ington, D.C.-based organization dealing with maritime research and education. Pointing out that problems such as "oil embargoes, raw materials producer monopolies, state-owned fleets, chang­ ing political alignments and other manifestations of increased government involvement in international shipping" were not considered serious threats when the 1970 Act was written. Brand testified that these new problems "make it imperative that U.S. maritime pol­ icies be reviewed before the U.S. fleet is seriously aJffected." To help the U.S. merchant marine meet these problems. Brand urged that the subcommittee act on a six-point program. In addition to establishing a national cargo preference policy, this program recommends that: • The Maritime Administration set up an office to promote new investment in the U.S. merchant marine. • The national policy supporting "the U.S. effective control fleet" (ships owned by U.S. companies but registered under foreign flags) be terminated im­ mediately. • The defense establishment be called upon to give a detailed estimate of the nation's emergency sealift needs in order to determine the number of U.S. ships that would be needed to move related cargoes. • The U.S. military seek to en­ courage the growth of the U.S. fleet through a defense policy that would allot to the private U.S. merchant ma­ rine all support, sealift and auxiliary duties now performed by the military's own support fleet. • A permanent body composed of maritime industry and defense officials, as well as members of the Merchant Marine Subcommittee be established to serve as a forum for examining issues that affect maritime's role in national security. iuiie, 1975 i- Stating that he believed "the basic goal of U.S. maritime policy continues to be to build a strong, balanced and competitive U.S. merchant marine which can operate on trade routes throughout the world, serving the na­ tion's economy in peacetime and as­ sisting U.S. military forces in war or national emergencies," Brand told the House subcommittee "the recommen­ dations that the Transportation Insti­ tute presents today are all aimed at hastening the achievement of this goal." K Panel Reviewing U.S. Maritime Policies WASHINGTON—The House mer­ chant marine subcommittee began an extensive review earlier this month of U.S. maritime promotional policies and programs. The review comes at the mid-way point of the 10-year program to rebuild all segments of the U.S.-flag merchant fleet which began five years ago with the passage of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970. The goal of the hearings, according to Rep. Leonor K. Sullivan (D.-Mo.), chairwoman of the full House Mer­ chant Marine and Fisheries Committee, and' ranking minority committee mem­ ber Rep. Philip-E. Ruppe (R.-Mich.), is to assess the current maritime situ­ ation, explore methods of improving current programs, examine changes in circumstances and new developments since 1970, and try to encourage better governmental coordination and cooper­ ation in maritime areas. The hearings will be held throughout the months of June and July. Among the topics scheduled for discussion, and those for which testimony will be heard, are: national defense; economic bene­ fit; construction subsidy program; oper­ ating subsidy program; ship construc­ tion loan and mortgage insurance program, and tax issues. Representatives from the SIU will be testifying in some of the major areas. (See related article on this page) The subcommittee has outlined the focus it hopes the hearings will center on under each of the six general headings: SIU Financial Committee Ship iinel. < Af Halfway Mark of1970 Art ftep/acemenfs Aboard If is always of the utmost ihi> t^ortahee for all SIU>contracted ves­ sels to he fully and properly mansed at all l^es with SlU personnel in the unlicensed jobs. In order tp insure this, all SlU members are asked to adbere to the provisions id the contract which spell out procef dures for departuig from a vessel ^#d getting a replacement. Ithe jumVisdin^^ ^eij^t^p and ^ lij^C^n 57, sufasectiim'^ 3:: in ;thi ij^gbtshlip. Section 55, subsectioii 13 m the Tankear) read as "Any member of the iPersonnel will he allowed to the vessel in any port in con'^; United Stotes or upon 24 hours notice to faster prior to the schedided sati^ of the vessel. However, when Is expected to ^depart on a weekend, such notic :dhall be given not later than 1 p.mi ^'liday." . ^ If this procedure is properly foil I, the Union will have sufficient time to send a replacement for any ucrewmember leaving a ship. If a |replacemeut fails to show on board Ithe Union should be notified. And^ ^„inb event, should a crmvmemh^^ Heave a vessel until his replacement larrives. In this way iSIU-contracte s wffl safl o«Iy with SI J June SIU Financial Committee chairman, W. H. Cassidy (far right) checks over the audits of committee members (clockwise from the left): J. J. Kane, Frank Adkins, William Seltzer, Robert Zaragoza, Juan Patino and C. J. Dougherty early this month at work in one of the Headquarters buildings. The quarterly.financial committee was elected by the membership at the June meeting at Headquarters. QMEDs Complete Course Lundeberg School QMED Instructor Jack FarceII (far right) shows off his students in May of (I. to r.): Vasco Worrell; Russell Cheely, and Fred Head. • The subcommittee will seek to determine "how many and what kinds of U.S.-flag ships and U.S. shipbuild­ ing facilities are required for national security." International economic issues that have arisen or become intensified since 1970, will be examined, including the growth and implications of the Soviet merchant marine and the greatly increased efforts of developing countries to promote their maritime industries. • The economic benefits which re­ sult from the subsidy program will be explored, and inquiry will be made as to whether "subsidizing the shipbuilding and ship operating industries will prove [of] greater economic benefit to the nation than subsidizing other compara­ ble industries." The subcommittee will attempt to determine if there is "in­ adequate coordination" between the principal agencies responsible for U.S. maritime policy. • The subcommittee will look into ways to improve the construction-dif­ ferential subsidy program, including whether a "further decline in the sub­ sidy rate should be encouraged or mandated in the future and whether specific statutory guidelines or incen­ tives can be developed to encourage series construction, encourage high technology construction, reduce the cyclical nature of the industry, and minimize conflicts between naval and commercial building requirements." • The subcommittee will also inves­ tigate whether the "essential trade route" concept continues to have validity; whether to continue to tie subsidized lines to particular trade routes; whether ODS contracts should continue to be granted for long periods, and whether and under what circum­ stances should subsidy be provided on routes that are already served by U.S.flag non-subsidized operators. • An assessment of how the current depression in world tanker markets threatens the existing ship construction loan and mortgage insurance program; whether proper standards are in exist­ ence to determine what kinds of equip­ ment qualify for coverage, and whether adequate administrative controls exist for the Title XI program. • There will be a "general appraisal of the capital construction fund, and it will be compared with the tax structure available to foreign-flag oper­ ators." The subcommittee also plans sepa­ rate oversight hearings later this year on the regulatory laws and the Federal Maritime Commission. They will be "strictly for the purpose of examining . the general maritime policy issues" set forth. Pages -fi 't 1.1\ .• I .,l;l . 'l • - ' V! li �"'-.J Jin Port of MotHe Unity Is the Theme on Maritime Day sounded many times by those in mari­ Over . 200 representatives from all this evening—the new spirit of unity in ing supertankers, LASH vessels, OBO time labor when he told the group that and LNG carriers—that will add more segments of the maritime industry, man­ the maritime industry." "buUding new ships is not going to than six million tons to the U.S. fleet. agement, labor and government, at­ Casey went on to explain that the solve all our problems. The American tended a gala banquet in Mobile, Ala. uniting force that "ties together the "They should significantly enhance our merchant marine needs cargo—lots of last month held by the Central Region group's diverse membership" (labor, position," he said. it,** he said. But Casey also struck a chord Action Group of the National Maritime government and shipping management) Council in conjunction with the Pro­ is their common desire to promote the peller Club of Mobile. U.S. merchant marine and to make it The affair, which was held on May "fully responsible to the nation's ship­ 22, National Maritime Day, had unity pers." as its central theme^—cooperation be­ The Commerce Department official tween all sectors of the maritime indus­ also described the groundwork which try which will eventually restore the has been laid for the revitalization of American merchant marine to the num­ the U.S. maritime industry, an industry ber one spot in the world. which after reaching its highest peaks Among those in attendance at the during the Second World War, has banquet was SIU Vice President Lind- plummeted to where, today, U.S. ships sey Williams, who told the group that carry less than seven per cent of U.S. "we in the labor movement fully sub­ foreign commerce. scribe" to the NMC's stated objective Foremost among the factors which of revitalizing the commercial shipping are contributing to this revitalization, industry through increased efficiency, Casey said, is the settling of grievances superior performance and competitive between management and labor inter­ cost. Williams also said that those who ests. participate in the NMC are "all sales­ Era of Stability men for American-flag vessels" and are "This has resulted in an unprece­ continuing to make a concerted effort dented era of stability," he said. "There to attract and hold the support of the SIU Vice President Lindsey Williams (far right) attends press conference in has not been a strike by seafaring labor American shipper. Mobile last month prior to National Maritime Day banquet sponsored by on the East or Gulf Coast for over three Vice President Williams was also on Central Region Action Group of the National Maritime Council in conjunction years. I am confident that this coopera­ hand to introduce Howard F. Casey, with the Mobile Propeller Club. Others attending are, (from I. to r.): Julian W. tion will facilitate agreement on other deputy assistant secretary of Commerce Smith, president of the Mobile Propeller Club; Howard F. Casey, deputy contracts presently imder negotiation." for maritime affairs, who was replacing assistant secretary of Commerce for maritime affairs, and Capt. J. W. Clark, The deputy secretary also took note SIU President Paul Hall as the main president of Delta Steamship Lines, Inc. of some of the effects of the 1970 Mer­ speaker of the evening. President Hall chant Marine Act by stating that since was unable to attend the banquet. the Act was passed "the American ship­ Spirit of Unity building and shipping industries have become less dependent upon govern­ In noting that he was "pinch-hitting" ment subsidies and more competitive for HJIU, Casey said, "It may seem un­ with their foreign counterparts." usual for a representative of government He went on to say that 56 "highly to be speaking in place of a union of­ U.S. Secretary of the Navy J. Wil­ man concern in time of need. productive ships valued at more than ficial, but appropriately this substitution liam Middendorf commended the "The officers and men of your ship $3 billion" have been ordered—^includ- SlU-contracted SS Transcolorado goes to prove a theme of my remarks can be very proud of the contributions (Hudson Waterways) and her gallant they have made to the welfare of their crew late last month for their "out­ fellow men and to the reputation of the standing performance" and "skill and U.S. merchant marine. courage" in the evacuation of thou­ "Skill, courage, compassion and dedi­ sands of South Vietnamese refugees cation to a cause and a willingness to from the port of Cam Ranh Bay in exert effort far above that normally ex­ WASHINGTON, — Herb Brand, "effective control" of the United States. early April. pected in the line of duty are but a few These ships, which are owned by Amer­ president of the Transportation Insti­ In a letter of commendation to the of the characteristics which typified ican oil interests, are registered under tute, a Washington, D.C.-based re­ ship, crew and owners of the vessel, their performance throughout the evac­ the flags of Panama, Honduras and search organization representing a wide Seatrain Lines, Inc., Secretary Mid­ uation effort. Liberia. segment of the deep-sea and inland dendorf declared: "Thousands of South Vietnamese In a letter to Rep. Thomas N. Down­ waterway shipping industries, has res­ "Please accept my heartiest congrat­ owe their futures and in many cases ing (D-Va.), chairman of the Subcom­ olutely endorsed a bill that would ulations and gratitude for the outstand­ their lives to the men serving aboard mittee on Merchant Marine of the extend U.S. Government war risk in­ ing performance you and your ship's your ship and on the other vessels that House Merchant Marine and Fisheries surance to American-flag vessels for an crew demonstrated during the evacua­ took part in the overall operation. Committee, Brand affirmed: additional five years. War risk insur­ tion of South Vietnam. As they have "Please convey to them both my per­ "Effective control is little more than ance was first instituted under Title XII time and again fliroughout this nation's sonal appreciation and the regard of the a theory by which the oil companies of the Merchant Marine Act of 1936. history, the men of the U.S. merchant uniformed Navy men whom they so attempt to justify their non-payment of marine have displayed great profes­ ably supported and worked with in this At the same time. Brand registered U.S. taxes and their employment of sional skill and equ^y admirable hu­ humanitarian undertaking." strong opposition to the extension of non-American workers. There is no this insurance to an approximate 260 factual basis for believing that foreignthird-flag ships now included under the flag tankers, regardless of who they are program and supposedly under the owned by, :are under any control of the United States." The Transportation Institute presi­ dent urged that war risk insurance be Annual Cherk-Up limited to U.S.-flag commercial vessels, When did you have your last and pointed out that "oil companies and other owners of foreign-flag vessels check-up? Unless you renew your have used war risk insurance for their clinic Card each year, you will not own propaganda purposes, Claiming be able to ship out. So, if your that such insurance is proof that their clinic card Is nearlng expiration vessels are under effective control." and you are in a port where the Brand concluded: "The Transporta­ SIU maintains a clinic, take the tion Institute feels it is time for Congress time to get a check-up and renew to legislate an end to anything that your card. A free annual check-up encourages the growth and utilization Lifeboat ticket Instructor Abe Easter (with cravat) with 13 multilingual pupils is one of the benefits provided for of foreign-flag shipping at the expense in his class of (I. to r.): Jieme Ramirez; Gregorio Rios; Victor Acevedo; Ber­ members and fiielr dependents by of the American merchant marine. Only nard Ayala; Raffaele Ascione; Felix Santiago; Eduardo Padilla; Easter; Ahmad the SIU Welfare Plan. Also, an vessels built in the United States and Alammari; Robert Arena; George Salazar; Angel Roman; Angel Perez, and annual check-up is one more safe­ manned by American citizens provide Jose Santiago. The Seafarer multilingOal upgraders speak and write English national security and economic i5enefits guard for a long, healthy life. as a second language beside their native languages which include Italian, to the United States." Arabic, Greek and Spanish. Navy Head Cites Transcolorado For 'Outstanding Performance' In Sealift of S. Viet Refugees Brand Hits War Risk Insurance For 3rd Flag Ships; Backs Bill 13 MuftiUngual Lifeboat Grads Page 6 Saafarers Log �r- SPAD Honor Roll ;: of 1975 148 Donate $100 or More to SPAD i '(••y «• •"''-'X;^^'''*'*' ' ^ V ^ >• •'<1 ,i - 'i^; . is The fpllowing Seafarers, 148 in all, have demonstrated an active interest in participating in political and legislative activities which are vital to' both our job security and our social and economic welfare, by voluntarily donating $100 or more to the Seafarers Political Activities Donation (SPAD) fund during the first six nionths of 1975, (The law prohibits the use of any im ion money, such as dues, initiation fees, etc., for political activities. The rndsi effective way the trade unionist can take part in politics is through voluntary political contributions.) Two who have realized how important it is to let the SIU's voice be heard in the halls of Congress have contributed $200, and one has contributed $300. For the next six months, the LOG will be running the SPAD honor rolls because the Union feels that in the upcomin» years our political role rriust be maintained if the livelihoods of Seafarers are to be protected^ R. A. Abrams W.Compton R. Hernandez J.Lewis J.Michael W. Adams ^ K. Conklbi R. Honeycntt H.Labedalii C.E. Miller H.S.Lnidsey W.L. Mitchell P.Loleas F. MoUna M.W.CiHmoHy ' J. Algina — W.E.Coutaiit E. S. Ingelbrigtsen «; »• . I L.IoTiiid . > W.JMUIIS f Aikn • D, Anderson IS. |1 J. £» Anderson J.Didomenico • LDiGioigio P. De Guzman ^ R. Jbrdan - , X::' - s-i'. y- A* Arbnica X btKanoa y s'' / S.Ktog - Fa La Hayc C.Ducofe j N.N.Baihia i: i i i i. • i f , i L.R.»toiiriidd C.Mollard T.A.Martian F.Mongelli in ^ ' ^ J.Martin J A £.X.1^oney G. McCartney , E.Mbrris y'^- W.Mocifa ...... K. Kiisnniato X T.Babkowsidl : : C.Kelly ?. R. H. Aveiy . • ;| ' • ,.. i S'S" 54 ., - D.McKay C.McMuliln • H. Mesfnrd / 4: 1 '' (ill J. A. Morrison . V O. J.Mortenson :• IAfj- ' r' , W.Bdlinger :i. . ! ; • N.EIberson: .-.I.'--' : '• S'.S'SSS" l>.£.Napier S 1^1 L.Neira P.O.EIIis m F.Famen rM.Bbmton II F.Taylor . J.Fay r . ' 'i?; R Fischer mmr If:S:L.. I. D* Bonefont OaPa^me C. D. Florons KaTerpe ; "•4 ~ ' R. Garcia gyl-iW----. <r-..'V.. ' W > - C. L. Gard' - c. Boyle •< XltliliisXftf"Slli::; if ' • -< > •'"WH ' mn."'''' ' T.G|idew< ^ F.Boyne m0y- • J.Petez H.Troxclair C.Peth E.1VI«» E.B.PuIver J.Wjdsh ytyyiyy - H. Brand W.Rettenhacher ;G. Brown RaWilbum B. BiyanI yXiXiliiBi •' i ' ' A. Campbell W.HaH,$r. L.Roher«son jC.m5ott J.V.Hardin T. Robertson * ^ M. A.Hauf \ . I. — I P.Woit til -..".I-,SI, •sX% Page 7 'June, 1975 f •-4 ^ - •' -sv-• ••'Xf-'''.. •: ".IA •5' ;"Vw • ' v,,,7 ' • V. . y �l^-s»v * '"Xv. ^ »•- I ' . -•:,; • - . ;'.•• • ••• '^•••:'/••' w'l-v i ^oxiing, senate sei uo RP^ . ti,ej ^ommittee chafrm deficit targets ^^"'•^'ittees to •?-* ^•Mmkie Brock A I Mfudclinc' ^^^ermioe ov- ^^oretheMav i?!? ®®asure for ^^timatejy the S ^^'"^'ons had h« - .a,>Si2Si could 1^ ^ Portion of tu •I ^•a. m f7> -> : -. r PI iiPl •••;:'PV9-i--j; -r^llp 0^^- ^ ^ ... -'.: /-'K" asssss^^l v'" >>;/'"«i;C. •, S®aferers[ °P®'afes ihef �Headquarters Notes by SIU Vice President Frank Drozak ' 4'i ously bargain to achieve because they represented components of a contract that would benefit the largest number of Seafarers. On behalf of the negotiating committee, I would like to thank the member­ ship and the Conference delegates for their help in making this contract one of the finest in the U.S. maritime industry. '» Bpsun Recertification Program I would like to congratulate the bosuns who have completed the Bosuns Recertification Program this month. They are the 23rd class of bosuns who have graduated from this program with a better understanding of their Union and the entire maritime industry. The presence of these recertified bosuns on board SlU-contracted ships has resulted in a significant drop in shipboard beefs and contractual disputes. s g > *A* Seniority Upgrading After completing the SIU's Seniority Upgrading Program this month, five more Seafarers have received their full Union 'A' books. As full book mem­ bers these men will now have greater shipping opportunities, as well as added responsibilities and duties. 'B' book members who meet the requirements should take advantage of this program and apply immediately. As your vice president in charge of contracts and contract enforcement, I am happy to report that the SIU's negotiation team has reached a new con­ tract agreement with our operators that not only contains significant increases in wages, overtime and pension, but also includes a number of beneficial work rule changes. (See page 3 for the new contract provisions.) Much of the credit for this new contract, which, considering the present state of the maritime industry, is one of the finest packages ever secured for this membership, belongs to those members who took the time to submit recommendations and to the 66 delegates to the Seafarers Conference who spent two weeks in Piney Point evaluating those recommendations and formu­ lating a sound set of proposals. These proposals gave the negotiating committee a firm position from which we could, with confidence, negotiate a contract that represented the needs and wishes of the entire membership. By drafting suggestions and recommendations that fairly and accurately reflected the needs of the majority of SIU members, these delegates enabled us to sit down at the negotiating table with specific goals that we could vigor­ f Firefighfing The SIU's firefighting course, which had been a one-day program conducted at the firefighting facility in Earle, New Jersey, has been expanded to a twoday program. This expanded course will consist of one day of classroom training at the Harry Lxmdeberg School, followed by a day of practical firefighting training at the MSG administered facility in Earle, N.J. If you are interested in attending this valuable safety course, you should contact any SIU representative. ; s ^; if .1 • SIU Ships Get Safety Awards W'l : 2 Upgrading Welders Graduate Upgrading welding Instructor Charlie Nalen (center) with two of his latest graduates (I. to r.): Clifford Duke and Douglas Laughlin on May 29 at the HLSS in Piney Point, Md. of Benefits Workers of North America Welfare have adopted d CoordiriMpri^ o^ Beriefits ckiuse wMtdi M effective i May 7, 197Si The purpose of this clause is tp avoid duplic0ing the payment ^ benefits where a member's spouse is already covered by another group plan. ^ , What follows is the Coordination of BmefUs cidUs has been added the Rules and Regulations of the UiW Welfare Plan: COORDINATION OF BENEFITS Thls .j^an and oD benefits hereunder, except death and diOTemberment enefits, are subject to be coordinated with any other group, individual, or ^ryi^ contract, policy, or other agref^ent with the Union or other employee benefit organizations, the cost of which is fMTovlded, in whole or in part, by an employer of an employee, a retired aLnlovee or a member of the em^byee^ lainil5r, eithw or indirectly, , (md Jv ptaa spoiHored by or oflierwise provided lor by my Federd, Stale or I mwmiiSai autborily, taeludtaa but not limbed to, no-6ratt insoianee. I The coordination Of benefits wai be administered in accordance with the trowing priorities of payment: (a) If the other plan previding beiiefits for a person covered ujider the United Industrial Worfcers Welfare Plan does not have a coord nf benefits or duplication of benefits provisions, benefits payable for covered expenses under the other plan wHl be paid in full before wy benefits are paid by the United Industrial Workers Welfare Plan. If the other plan covering an individual eiigible for benefits under the United Industrial Workers Welfare Plan does have a ctKndinatfon w non-duplicatkm provision, the followsng priorities of payment wiU apply Two SlU-manned ships, the USNS Tallulah (Hudson Waterways) and the SS Robert Toombs (Waterman Steam­ ship) were among the five Americanflag vessels named to receive this year's Ship Safety Achievement Awards. These prestigious awards are pre­ sented annually by the American In­ stitute of Merchant Shipping and the National Safety Council Marine Divi­ sion to U.S.-flag ships and their crews who "perform exceptional feats such as rescue at sea, outstanding demonstra­ tions of safety training contributing to saving lives aboard ship, as well as for dramatic actions on the world's ship­ ping lanes." The awards are given for a total ship effort and teamwork on the part of the crew, rather than for individ­ ual achievements. The USNS Tallulah and her crew will receive an award for rescuing 257 crewmembers from a burning British cruise ship off the coast of Key West, Fla. The crew of the SS Robert Toombs will receive a framed Citation of Merit award for pulling together in a team effort to contain a raging shipboard fire, which could have gutted the entire ship, by utilizing the most professional safety and firefighting procedures. In announcing the winners, James J. Reynolds, president of the American Institute of Merchant Shipping, stated: ' f' "We salute these valiant ships and their courageous officers and crews. Their heroic efforts under stress and adversity are a credit to all men who go down to the sea in ships. The awards given are also emblematic of the highest tradi­ tions of safety beyond the call of duty which have chmacterized Americanflag merchant ships and the men who sail them since the beginning of our nation nearly 200 years ago." The American Institute of Merchant Shipping and the National Safety Coun­ cil also jointly sponsored awards for general ship safety, and awards cover­ ing safety of dockworkers, dredgers and shipyard workers. These safety achieve­ ment awards reflect no loss of time due to job related injuries throughout the year. The SlU-contracted Calmar Steam­ ship Co. won first prize in the dry cargo safety area for incurring the lowest fleet injury frequency rate in comparison with other carriers. The SlU-contracted Great Lakes company, Huron Cement, won first prize in the self-unloader category. AIMS president Reynolds said these awards signify that "a human being has been saved from a broken arm or leg, or a life has been saved because of safety." Tlie United Industnal Woricers Welfare Plan wUl be the iwrii^iy f an4 wW benefits that would otherwise be pau^l hi ,| the abrenre of any dnpMcate corerage if the person for whom ; the claim is made is an Empioyre or JfependentJdiildl of a male f Employee. (2) The United Industrial Workers Welfare Plan will be the secondary| I souree of payment and will deduct benefits payaMe by any other j plan if the person for whOm ;, . the, claim « is , made is not an ptoplo or the Dependent chdd of a mafoi^j^oye^ .. _ . I (3) If (1) and (2) (iWve do opt Klablob tlM order otbm^Jpay'oe'rt, the pian which has covered the pe^o for whtm the daim is made jj, • for the longer perrod of time shali be considered the primary sonrce ofhenelits. Benefits otherwise payable under the United Industrial Workers Welfare Plan shall be reduced in accordance with the above priorities of payment to the extent necessary so that the sum of such reduced benefits payable under all group plans shall not exceed the total of the rea^nable and customary charges for the services provided. (d) if a group plan provides benefits in the form of services rather than cash payntents, the reasonable cash value of each service rendered shaM be deemed to be a benefit payment. • '"S-yV-lilV Page 9 June, 1975 t'\ W' • • A ' '-f-., i'-r .M'V ] �^=n5S32Saaft:rij-;'-'«lH Bosuns Recertification: 23rd Class Cr'aduates i Tom Karatzas Seafarer Tom Kardtzas, 59, has been a member of the SW since 1954, and has been sail­ ing as bosun for the past ten years. A native of Greece, he now ships from the port of Baltimore where he makes his home with his wife Betty. Latter Myiex Seafarer Luther Myrex, 49, has been sailing with the SW since 1945, and has been shipping as bosun since 1965. A native of Birm­ ingham, Ala., he now ships from the port of Mobile where he makes his home with his wife Dorothy. I- JomHawkins Seafarer Tom Hawkins, 48, has been a member of the SW since 1949, and has been ship­ ping out as bosun for the past five years. A native of Seattle, Wash., he ships from that port city and makes his home in Kirkland, Wash, with his wife Sharon. William Morris Seafarer Bill Morris, 31, has been a member of the SW since 1960, and has been ship­ ping out as bosun for the past three years. A native of Jacksonville, he ships from that port City and continues to make his home there. Demetrios Calogeros Seafarer Deme­ trios Calogeros, 57, has been sailing with the SW since 1950, and started shipping out as bo­ sun in 1956. A na­ tive of Greece, he now ships from the port of Seattle where he makes his home with his wife Barbara. Peter Ucci Seafarer Peter Ucci, 64, has been a member of the SW since 1945, and has been shipping out as bosun for the past 13 years. A na­ tive of Buffalo, N.Y. he new makes his home on the West Coast. Brother Ucci ships from the port of San Francisco. Esteban Morales Seafarer Esteban Morales, 59, has been shipping with theSW since 1946, and started sailing as bosun in 1950. A native of Puerto Rico, he now makes ,^ his home in Brook^ lyn, N.Y. with his wife Melida. Brother Morales ships from the port of New York. r, Hdmstott James, BIMIV^PS, Nonnan,New CMeaiR Beriiil^is, Nkholas, Beck, Arthur,San Francisco Beeehing, Marion, Honsttm Beiser, David, Noifolfc Beye, Jan, New York Befko, ^aidey, Sa» FrsBbciscb Boney, Andrew, Norfolk Bonrgot, Albert, Mobile ri, ju/n wat, Houston; Bryant, Vernon, Tampa Bnrch, George, New CMeans Burke, George, New York Btirtb^ BariioM,Vl^liam, Seattle jl^ttefton, Walter, Norfolk Butts, Bobby, Mobile Buftei,Htirmon, Houston Cain, fiubect. Mobile C^deira^ Aedhony, Houston Calogeros, Demetrios, Seattle ! tCarbone, Victor, San Joan 1 Carey, John, New York Wi •'li' Parker, James, Houston Pedersen, Otto, New Orleans Pehler, Frederick, Mobile Pence, Floyd, Houston Perry, Wallace, Jr., San Francttco Pierce, John, Phibiddphia Pollaaea, VIekke, New Orieans Pouteen, Vemer, Seattle Presriy, Donald, New Ybric Piyor, Clarence, Mobile Puchattki, Kaslmlr, San Francisco PngUsi, Joseph, New York PuOlam, James, San Francttco Ridicb, Antfaouy, New Orimmi Rains, Horace, Hoimton Rsdio, Salvador, New Oiiehns i') < Reeves, William, Mobile ' ^ Ricbbnrg, Jose]^, MoUie Rttin, Ewfng, New Orlrans Riiey, WflUam, San Francisco Riqguutte, Albert, San Fianicttco Rivritn, AjjfoiBO, San Jnan Rodriqnes, Lancelot, San Jnatt « Rsdrignez, Ovldis, New Yosk ^ Ruley, Edward, BHtlmora SanchesSfMannri, New Ym#^ Sanford, Tommie, Howton Schwarz, Rxdiert, MobOe Sdf,Ibomns, Baltimore | s* Castro, GBilIsrmo,San Juan . Ciofiwa, Robcvt, New Yoric Chestnut, Donald, Mobile Goinuui, JaniM, New Yoric Chiasson, Richard New Orleans, Cknse, Fred,San Francisco CiirMenbeny, Richard, &in Fran Greenwood, Perry, Seattte Chritteieen, Christian, San Fran Grbna, Vincent, New York Chrittiansen, £gon, San Frandseo Gnadamud, Lutt, New tkleintB Cisiecki, John, San FrancBco llageivBertiljNewYffltfc Clegg, WiIliam,New York Hanback, Burt, Slew Yoik Cotton, Jame8,Seattte Epnstyedt, Alfred, NeW ^ ^ Cot^r, Fred, Mobile Itarvey, LeeJ,, New CMdeaas Craddoric, Edwin, New Orleami % Hawking Tom, Settttle Curiy, Leon, JackMHlvfUe Hmel, John, New Orieans Dakin, Eugene,Bci«ton Hrilman, Sotttie DMmtto, Charies, Koiatttm HOicIa, Donald, New Yoik ; Damsa^r, Daisj:Ne?r;^ik ^v fpbulm, Th^Oi, Darvlltt,Richard,Donrion' ... * V:/ Davies, J^n, bttw Yc^ Hirrii, Buxton, Baltimore Dckgado, Julio, New Yorit Hodg^ Raymond, Mobile Diekinsbn, Xpyid, Hod||es, R^^ondl^ BttWrnOtdf Donovan, Joseph, Boston Drake, Woodrow, Sf»ttte Drewes, Peter, New York Duet, Maurice, Houston Dunn, Bevedy, McMe Bxaunstrin, Herbert, Wilmixqiton Broados; Robert, Mobile Brooks, Tom, New York Claude Bankston Seafarer Claude "Blackie" Bankston, 48, has been a member of the SW since 1947, and started shipping out as bosun in I960. A native of Louisi­ ana, Brother Bankston makes his home in Metairie, La. with his wife Myrna Ann. He ships from the port of New Orleans. Daniel Backrak Seafarer Danny Backrak, 50, has been a member of the SW since 1958, and has been sail­ ing as bosun for the past six years. A native of South Da­ kota, Brother Back­ rak now makes his home in Riverside, Calif, with his wife Alida. He ships from the port of Wil­ mington. Following are the names and home ports of the 247 Se(iffarM MihafhaV4 Jose, New Yoric Alien, pras, San Fraacisco AUen, J. W., Seattle Altttaft, John, HosBstbn AsaaL Kasmotn, New York Andeison, Aift^NotfoHc ^deiBon, New Yoik Iknais, Gwtge, New Cleans Armada, Affonso,BaltlnHtte A^l^bn, Oavkdj Seattle Badkn&, DanidC Wibnlngton i|idier,Pine^fl^ Wafflbun, Motion Herbert Braunstein Seafarer Herbert "Red" Braunstein, 52, has been a member of the SW since 1940, and started shipping out as bosun in 2944. A native of New York, he now makes his home in Norwalk, Calif, with his wife Margie. Brother Braunstein ships from the port of Wilmington. Tommie Sanford Seafarer Tommie Sanford, 37. has been sailing with the SW since 1958, and started ship­ ping out as bosun in 1970. A native of Alabama, he now makes his home in Texas City, Tex. with his wife Margaret. Brother San­ ford ships from the port of Houston. i^lroon, BBl, Houston Faircloth,Charies, Mobile yJaldfcibhviKtt Flowers, Eugene, New York Foster, James, Mbblle Foti, Sebastian, WUmington Frey, Charles, Jacksonville Funk, William, New York Gahi^tan, Kenneth,Houston Gamer, JamjK, New Orleans Garza, Peter, Houston Gavin, Joseph,Houston Giangiordano, Dohato^ Phila GiahnlOtis, John, New Yo|rk i^Blrin, Robert, JacksOnvUfe ^iiikih, Leo, san Lawton, H^todmw, LeCiaIri Whiter W., New Yoik Lee, IBms, Sratfle LevU^ Jacob, Bsdtimore Libby, George, New Orieans Lk.eberry, Cari, Mobile Mackert, Robert, Balttmora Maddoimdo, BariBo, BattinKwe Manniiq;, Dentt, Smrttie Marifnean, Tom, Seattte Jl^ithdl, Gariaiio, New Yorik McCas^y, Eari, New Otieins McCdIom, John, Bosttm McHinntt, Arthur, New Orieans Scfrnyk, Petesv New York M<Klnney, MrivlOe, Jpeidrnke, refer, Houttott Meehan, Wniam, NotP^ Shoftell, James, San Fraacisiail * Meffert, Roy, tacksonvffle Sinkh, Lester; Norfolk Merrill, Charles, MobBe |kdml,Stanacy,SanFnuiciseo: Michael, Jonqph, BflittnMre fSOrei, Johannes, JackaonvOlel ^ Miller, Cfyde, Seattle Sparaib JcAn, San Francttco k Hotnka,Mephen, New Ymk MttcheU, WkHlam, Jacksonville ftockmarr, Sve», New York 4 Hfovde, Ame, PhBadelpbfa Mtto, Cyril, San Francisco Sncbodd, Leonard, San Franci^ Ipsen, Oria, New Yorik MHdonich, New OdesMi St^irij;gEen, Baim^, Js James, Caivein, New York Idoen, Irwin, Britimore Swiderakl, John,New York; Jandora, Stanley, New York MunaiA}, Sjlvesteiv New Tetl, Frank, New York Morales, Estrinm, New Yoik Tbeif»,l^,MobO^^^ Johnson, Fred, MobHe MOITIS, Edwani Jr., Mobile ThomiMMni, J. R., Homfon Johnaiiib ittivaBii^ Hbintmt Mm[ri>fMiUiam, feltimore Tlcer, Dan,San Francisco JOsephvLej^b Morris, William, Jacksonville THIman, William, San Frandseo' a : intti^:joe,.]ariiuu^^ Moss, John, New Orieatus T^> Enrico, New Kjwrnbttn^T^n^^ Moyd, Ervfti, Mobile TV)dd,RaynK>nd,NewOiienn8 ^ Karisson,Bo,NewYork Mu|ltt,Jiunes,Ji^^ Ted, Sm Francttco . J Kjerageoigiou, Antoine, New Orieans Muriy, R^ph, San Francisco |idinner, Paul, New Oriemis „ Kera^d, Murtt>^ MyFi», Lttther,Mob^^ ;Hccl, Peter, SanFrancttco •' "fil iOnpIey, Jack,San F^ciim^ Nash, Walter, New York Velazquez, William, New York.> i Kieimbla, Winiam, New York prichottbip, Eugene, Bnttibabre l^lttce, Edward, N<nv York Bmoles, Raymond,San Francisco Nielsen, Vagn, New York Wallace, Ward, Jacksonville^ Keen, Jbh!!; Mobile Nuekott, Billy, New York Wallace, WillSam, Mobile Konfe, Perry, New York O'Brien, WiHiam» New York Wardiaw, Richard, Houston-^ Koza, Leo, Baltimdre O'Connor, William, Seattle Weaver, Harold, Houston Krawet^nskkSf^ Olesen, Carl, San Francttco Whitmer, Alan, New York • i Lambei^ Reidus, NWPiieaits Otton, Ped, San Pnncttco ; Wingfiefd, P. G., Jacksonyille Landron, Manuel, Saii Jiian Ottou, Maurice, Boston Woods, Malcoliii, San Francis^d L»^^ Robert, San Bian Oraxhaher, Albert, San Franchwet Workman, Homer, New Orieans vNew-Vortt • llh^dza, Roberto, New York > Leo, New York; , Zdoy, Joseph, New Orleam • Page 10 Ji'y Seafarers Log r-'r":.- -rv. '•.V " �\: f: • 'A' Seniorify Upgrading Program Five Earn Full Books Five Seafarers earned their full 'A* books this month through the 'A' Sen­ iority Upgrading Program, bringing the total number of Union members who have completed this program to 161. They are Ken Hagar, Dominic Cosentino, John Snyder, Mario Bruschini and Francis Carruthers, The SIU began this program almost two years ago in order to help prepare members for the new ships the Union had begun to crew, as well as even newer ships under construction for con­ tracted companies. This program was also designed to give members who upgraded a better understanding of the operations of their Union and its problems. Thus, by attending this program, SIU members have helped to insure their lAdams, Francis, Deck lAIIen, Lawnmce, Engine ^ on, Murphy, Engine lAhmad, Bin, Deck ^Ames, Allan, Deck Andrepont, P. J., Enjs^ne Arnold, Mott, Deck Bartol, Thomas, Deck Baxter, Alan, Engine Sean, P. L., Deck Brauverd, Arthur, Engine BeUix^er, William, Steward BeniHs, William, Deck Blacklok, Richard, Engine Bolen, James, Deck Bolen, Timothy, Deck Boles, John, Engine BrackbUI, RusseU, Deck Bruschini, Mano, Steward Burke, Lee Roy, Engine Burke, Timothy, Deck Bumette, Barney, Steward Cammuso, Frank, Deck Carhart, David, Deck Carruthers, Francis, Engine Castle, Stephen, Deck Clark, Garrett, Deck Colangelo, Joseph, Deck Conklin, Kevin, Engine Correll, Paul, Engine Cosentino, Dominic, Deck Cunningham, Robert, Deck Daniel, Wadsworth, Engine DavH William, Deck Dw, John, Engine ^^Derke, Michad, Engine own job security, as well as the job security of every Union member by helping to form a solid membership that understands Its industry and its Union's role in that industry. Francis Carruthers Seafarer Francis "Dewey" Carruth1 ers, a U. S. Navy veteran, began saili ing with the SIU in 11968. Brother CarI ruthers, a chief elec^ jtrician, earned his QMED endorsef ment at Piney Point before attending the 'A' Seniority Pro­ gram. A native of Portland, Ore., he continues to live in that city with his wife Sue, and ships out of the port of San Francisco. Mario Bmschinl Seafarer Mario i Bruschini has been sailing with the SIU since 1968. Before attending the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program, Brother Bruschini earned his third cook's en­ dorsement at Piney Point. A native of Argentina, Seafarer Bruschini now lives in Ami, La., and ships out of New Orleans. Ken Hagar Seafarer Ken Ha­ gar, 24, graduated froTTK. the Harry Lundeberg School in 1971. Sailing in the deck depart­ ment, Brother Ha­ gar received his AB endorsement at Pin' ey Point before at­ tending the Seniority Upgrading Pro­ gram. Seafarer Hagar is a native of Detroit and ships out of Houston. He is a resident of Saginaw, Mich. :• .J Domiiilc Cosenfino Seafarer Dominic Cosentino, 20, has been sailing with the SIU in the deck department since graduating from the Harry Lundeberg School in 1973. Brother Cosentino returned to Piney Point to earn his AB's ticket before attending the Seniority Upgrading Pro­ gram. A native of Baltimore, he ships from and resides in that port. : I r3 f f ^ . \ . John Snyder Seafarer John Snyder, 23, is an August 1972 grad­ uate of the Harry Lundeberg School. Sailing in the black gang. Brother Sny­ der returned to Pin­ ey Point last year to get his QMED en­ dorsement. A native and resident of Yuma, Ariz., Brother Snyder ships out of the port of New Orleans. Following are the mhi(^s drid departments of 161 who have compi^t^d ih^ '^'^^hiority Upgrading Program. McMnllin, Clarence, Steward D^dns, William, Steward Ivey, D. £., En^e McPariand, James, Engine Disli%, Maximo, Engine Johnson, M., Deck Mlnix,R. G., Jr., Engine Dohioug, James, Engine Miranda, John, Ei^ine Jones, Leggette, Deck Edgell, Pat, Engine Moneymaker, Ernest, Engine Jordan, Caifsoii, Deck Egeland, Ralph, Deck Moore, C. M., Deck Kanavos, Panagirtis, Engine Escudero, Tomas, Engine Moore, George, Deck Kegney, ThomiS, Engine Ewing, Larry, Steward Moore, William, Deck Keith, Robert, Deck Farmer, William, Deck Mortier, William, Deck Kelley, John, Deck Fila, Marion, Deck Mouton, Terry, Engine . Kelly, John, Deck Frost, Stephen, Deck Noble, Mickey, Deck Engine Kemey, Paul, Galka, Thomas, Engine Nuotio, Ken, Deck Kirksey, Charles, Engine Gallagher, Patrick, Deck Painter, Philip, Engine Kittleson, L. Q., Deck Galliano, Marco, Deck Paioumbis, Nikofaos, Engine Knight, Donald, En^ne Garay, Stephen, Deck Papageorgiou, Dimitrios, Engine Konetes, Johnnie, Deck Garcia, Robert, Deck Parker, Jason, Deck Kunc, Lawrence, Deck Giliiam, Robert, Steward Petrick, L., Engine Kundrat, Joseph, Steward Gotay, Raul, Steward Poletti, Pierangelo, Deck Lamphere, Thomas, Engine Gower, David, Engine Prasinos, George, Deck Laner, Ronnie, Engine Graham, Patrick, Deck Reamey, Bert, Engine Lang, Gary, Deck. . Gnmes, M. R., Deck Restaino, John, Engine LeCiair, Lester, Steward Hs^ar, Ken, Deck Ripley, William, Deck Lehmann, Arthur, Deck Hale, Earnest, Deck Rivers, Sam, Engine Lentsch, Robert^ Deck Hart, Ray, Deck Roback, James, Deck Lundeman, Louis, Deck Hawker, Patrick, Deck Rodriguez, Charles, Engine Makarewicz, Richard, Engine Haynes, Biakc, Engine Rodriguez, Robert, Engine Manning, Henry? Steward Heick, Carroll, Deck Rogers, George, Eil^e Marcus,M. A., Deck Heller, Douglas, Steward Saibb, Caldwell, Jr., Engine Mc Andrew, Martin, Ep^e Humason, Jon, Deck Salley, Robert, Jr., Engine McCabe, John, Ei^ne Hummerick, James, Jr., Steward Sanders, Dairy, Engine Hntciunson, Richard, Jr.,Engine McGuhe, T. J., Engine Sailer, Alfired, Dedt Shaw, RonaUl, Ei^hie ' Silfast, George, De^k Simonetti, Joseph, Steward Simpson, Spurgeon, Eng^e Sisk,Ketth,Deck Smhh, D. B., Steward Smi^, Robert, Deck Snyder, John, Eigine Spell, Gary, Esgine Spell, Jpsephj^Deck Spencer, H. D., Engine Stanfield, Pete, Deck Stauter, David, Engine Stevens, Duane, Deck Svoboda, Kvetoslav, Engine Szeibert, Stephen,Steward Tanner, Leroy, Engine Thomas, Robert, Engine Thomas, Timothy, Deck Trainor, Robert, Deck Trott, Llewellyn, Engine Utterback, Lsurry, Deck Vain, Thomas, Deck Vaiton, Sidney, Engine Vanyi, Thomas, Steward Vulonir, George, Deck Walker, Marvin, Engine Wambach, Alb^, Deck Waugaman, Jerry, Engine Wayman, Lee, Deck Wilhelm,Mark,E^ine Wilson, Richard, Steward Wolfe, John, Deck Woodhouse, Ashton, Engine Zukier, Hans, Engine 'S. i-' A-' lU B'- f#! f Wi • • ijr > .4: it 34-Year Lakes Veteran Retires Copter Lifts Bosun off Iberville Taken ill Recertified Bosun Charles "Danny" Merrill (in basket) is airlifted' off the deck of the freighter SS Iberville (Waterman)-by a hovering helicopter getting the go sign from fellow shipmates south of the Hawaiian Islands. Second Electrician C. Counhas snapped the action. Early |ast month recov­ ered Brother Merrill shipped out as Bosun on theTormerly tied up 04 SS John B. Waterman out of the port of Mobile. June, 1975 '•Lir ' i • Veteran Great Lakes Seafarer John E. Floyd (right) receives his first pension check from Detroit Welfare Representative Carl Peth. Brother Floyd ended his 34-year Great Lakes career sailing as a deckhand aboard the Adam E. Cornelius (American Steamship). He joined the SIU in 1960 when the BolandCornelius Company was organised. Page 11 >' 1 �'""Smrnr. r I) As Early Spring Arrives, Lakes Seafarers 4,. • r-,./ A' \ T - i • V"' .:;4 • .ft I. ^• \ ' ,, .. • ••-MLL Three SlU-contracted Great Lakes vessels, the George E. Seedhouse, the George M. Steinbrenner and the Hennepin (all Kinsman Marine) docked in Toledo, Ohio whiie the crews prepare for the start of the new shipping season. l'.r ">•- Quartermaster Carl Marcin places weather pro­ tector on wheelhouse of Harry Allen (Kinsman Marine). Quartermaster Marcin comes on board with rest of deck gang two or three days prior to vessel's sailing for final stages of fitting out. Crewmember on the Consumer Power (American Steamship) welding in ship's cargo hold. The area is" where the conveyor belt would normally be if it were in place. William Randall, second cook on the William R, Roesch (Kinsman Marine) in port of Toledo, cleans grill in the galley so the equipment will be ready for use when full crew comes aboard. Deckhand Mike Yedinak cleans up some garbage on the deck of the E. M. Ford (Huron Cement) in port of Detroit. Page 12 'Iti • ;• very year in eariy Spring, Seai farers on the Great Lakes re< turn to the vessels lald-up for the winter and begin to fit them out for the start of the new shipping season. This fitting-out starts during early March and most of the ships are sail­ ing by mid-April. First to arrive on board are the stew­ ard and engine department crewmembers, who usually come on board 10 days to two weeks before the vessel is to sail. The steward crews' main job of course is to get the galley in tip top shape and ready to provide service for the men once the ship sails. All the equipment in the galley is taken out, washed, cleaned, and checked so that it is in the best shape to stand up under the constant use of a long shipping season. The black gang also has to prepare the equipment in its department for the start of the shipping season. Oilers, wipers and firemen clean and test the engines, boilers, gauges and practically Fireriian William Wright lighting boilers in engine room of the C. L. Austin (Kinsman Marine). Black gang members begin to fit out Great Lakes vessels about two weeks prior to the first scheduled sailing. Seafarers Log I'-.r: :• ..yi^ /<yru'^.*4Uy<;\ >• v. '''v,' �' "f •, li' Prepare for Start of New Shipping Season everytiiing else in the engine room which has not been used since the be^nning of the winter lay-up. Approximately three days before the vessels are scheduled to sail the deck crew arrives. As with the other two ship depdrtment crews it is the job of the deck gang to test out all the equipment, including lifeboats (a drill is held), lines, winches and hatches. Any. external demage from a winter of inactivity is repaired. Each year the vessels on the Lakes, both the straight-deckers and self-unloaders, transport millions of tons of coal, iron ore, gypsum and limestone from Duluth, Minn, on western Lake Superior to eastern ports bordering the eastern tip of the St. Lawrence Seaway. Great Lakes shipping is vital to the growth and survival of the industrial and agricultural economy of the Amer­ ican Midwest. The SIU is both happy and proud to play an important role in maintaining and stren^hening the Great Lakes fleet. Fireman William Jones burns up scrap from engine room of the C. L. Austin as part of cleaning up the vessel for start of new shiping season. Some of the crewmembers of the William R. Roesch practice a lifeboat drill while ship is still docked. Lifeboat drills are held, and all equipment tested, as part of fitting out each year. Watchman Joseph Wilkes paints stack on the Consumer Power (Amer­ ican Steamship) as vessel is docked' in Detroit. Xrewmembers on the William Roesch break for coffee after working hard in all departments cleaning up and checking out equipment. Duane Evavold, quartermaster and pilot, checks weather protector on wheelhouse of Harry Allen in the port of Toledo. f's EDiTORlAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to ffie Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed the September, I960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Log policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf. Takes wd Inland mendations and separate findinp. •raiiOT FUNDS All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters SiSrSdsare available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected requested. Int proper address for this is: Frank Droaak, ChalnnM. Serfarew Appeals Board 275 - loth Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 11215 ^ PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not ha been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this comtitution w as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you fed any mem^r or officer is attempUng to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as pealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as mem^rs of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitutmn and in the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no Seafarer may be discrimina^ against because of race, creed, color, sex and national or geographic o.igin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION — SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund, its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including but not limited to furthering the political, social and economic interests of Seafarer seamen, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment Spportunities for seamen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connectmn with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received Ixcause of fone, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of siich conduct, or as a condition of mem^rship in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD by Ccitified mail within 30 days the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. Support SPAD to protect and further your economic, political and social interests, American trade union concepts and Seafarer seamen. If at any time a Seafarer feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he h» been denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or information, iw SHOUM immediately notify SIU President Paul Hall at headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. Page 13 June,1975 J V. H �I AT SEA Your Medicare Handbook ^ •' -T!". • •if' 1- :1 J—J L SS American Explorer Cook and Baker Neville Johnson, Jr. of the T5 SS American Explorer (Hud­ son Waterways) had to leave the ship in Panama early last month when his mother passed away. Seafarers spread the tarpaulin to collect money to aid him in his journey home. S-:i I: SS Baltimore Flowers and cash were sent by Seafarers of the SS Baltimore (Sea-Land) to the mother of Recertified Bosun William Kleimola, Mrs. Waino Kleimola of New York on May 18 on the death of her husband. The next day the ship docked in Port Elizabeth, N.J. •a-J' SS Sea-Land Consumer Seafarer Vincent Kane of the SS Sea-Land Consumer underwent surgery for a broken collar bone and will spend a month in the USPHS Marine Hospital in Boston. Brother Kane took a fall down a ladder on the ship early last month and was flown from the Azores to Boston. SS Stonewall Jackson Sailing from the Gulf to Colombo, Ceylon was the LASH SS Stonewall Jackson (Waterman) recently with 2,000-tons of bagged wheat flour. USNS Connecticut The tanker USNS Connecticut (Hudson Waterways) offloaded 36,000 tons of oil to the U.S. East Coast and the Gulf from the Mediterranean recently. fl 'fet SS Eagle Traveler Leaving from the U.S. East Coast in the middle of this month was the tanker SS Eagle Traveler (United Maritime) with 25,000-tons of wheat for the ports of Alexandria and Port Said, Egypt. I? A; SS Ogden Challenger Also going to Alexandria, Egypt from the U.S. East Coast the middle of this month was the tanker SS Ogden Challenger (Ogden Marine) with 30,000-tons of bulk wheat. SS Notre Dame Victory Crewmembers of the tanker SS Notre Dame Victory (Ecological) buried the ashes of Seafarer Michael Cerilli at sea recently, reports Recertified Bosun John Pierce. He added that the deceased had sailed on the ship for over a year. The vessel had docked in Gibraltar. SS Oakland Ship's Chairman Recertified Bosun James A. Shortell of the SS Oakland (Sea-Land) thanked the Ship's Conunittee, Union delegates and crewmembers for contributing flowers last month to Messman Charles Jackson's mother who passed away. hy A. A. Bernstein SIU Welfare Director Most people have a pretty good idea of what Medicare covers. They know that it helps pay for most major health care—for example, inpatient hospital care and doctors services during an ill­ ness. But what are the things Medicare does not cover? The completely new edition of YOUR MEDICARE HANDBOOK answers this question. The new handbook was mailed by the Social Security Administration to more than 23 million aged and disabled medicare beneficiaries, and to hospitals, doctors, and other health care profes­ sionals late last year. Anyone who for some reason did not receive a hand­ book can pick up a copy at any Social Security office. A prime feature of the new hand­ book is a comprehensive listing of serv­ ices and supplies that Medicare does not cover, as well as those it covers only imder certain conditions. For example. Medicare does not pay for preventive medicine, such as physi­ cal checkups and routine eye and hear­ ing examinations. Drugs and medicines the beneficiary buys himself are not covered. Neither are eyeglasses nor dentures. Another chapter in the new hand­ book describes two other important rules about Medicare coverage. Just because a beneficiary is in a hos­ pital or other health facility does not automatically guarantee that his ex­ penses will be covered. Medicare cannot cover care that is not considered reasonable and neces­ sary for the treatment of an illness or injury, even though it is furnished in a hospital or skilled nursing facility par­ ticipating in Medicare. Also not cov- ered is a hospital, or skilled nursing facility stay, when primarily custodial care is provided—such as help in walk­ ing, getting in and out of bed, bathing, dressing, eating, and taking medicine. The handbook also contains tables showing what services are covered and what services are not covered when a beneficiary is in a hospital or skilled nursing facility, or is receiving care from a home health agency or a doctor. Some types of care and some services are covered only under certain condi­ tions or in specific situations. For ex­ ample, Medicare does not cover health care outside the U.S. except for certain situations involving Canadian or Mexi­ can hospitals. These are also explained in the new handbook. Many beneficiaries assume that what­ ever their doctor prescribes for their treatment is automatically covered under Medicare. This isn't always true. Every beneficiary should keep his handbook in a safe place so that he will have it when he needs information about Medicare. When a beneficiary can't find the in­ formation he needs in the handbook, he can get it simply by calling any So­ cial Security office. Certain items not covered by Medi­ care may be covered through the Sea­ farers Welfare Plan. For further details, check the SIU's Surgical and Welfare Plan Schedule which is available by writing to the Seafarers Plans, 275 20th St., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11215, or contact me at Union Headquarters. Also, your Seafarers Welfare Plan provides for payment of the regular monthly Medicare charge, but as with any benefit, you must retain your eligi­ bility by sailing 90 days in the previous calendar year and one day in the six nionths prior to filing the claim. Crew Attends Officer's Funeral ^ M SS Sam Houston The SS Sam Houston, a LASH vessel, and.the SS Robert Toombs (both Waterman) plus the SS Columbia and the SS Mohawk (both Ogden Marine) carried bagged wheat flour late last month and early this month to the port of Sri Lanka, Ceylon from New Orleans. They all carried a total of 42,500 tons. H' I SS Overseas Natalie Carrying 55,000 tons of grain this month from the Gulf to a Soviet Black Sea port was the tanker SS Overseas Natalie (Maritime Overseas) restarting the U.S.-Russian grain run. |; "w If i "• . I:' ' f k• iS> • Er i' .••.-r,- I.-' Si: Seventy-one cents of every dollar spent in shifting on American-flag vessels remains in this country, making a very sobstantiai contribution to the national Imlance of payments and to the nation's economy. Use U.S.-flag ships. It's good fc the American maritime industry, the Amerir, and America. V< Page 14 Capt. William J. Lambard (left) of the SS. George Walton (Waterman) says burial service for his Chief Engineer William K. Wilson who died Mar. 4 in the port of Djibouti, French Somaiiland. Other Seafarers and ship's officers at the Djibouti cemetery graveside are (I. to r.): Wiper Jorge J. Alvarez; OS Timothy L Waldon; 2nd Engineer Billy Dean Langfitt (front wearing sun­ glasses);. Saloon Messman Flor R. Burgos; two natives; OS William H. Westerfield; 1st Engineer Robert Brewster; AB Robert G. Lawson; Crew Messman Michael H. Diggs; 3rd Mate Austin Miller, and Crew Pantryman Jessie L Mixon and other ship's personnel. Recertified Bosun George E. Annis collected .$75 from the crew for flowers and for a cable of condolence to the widow. Seafarers Log �i 1 •ll; 11k^' ASHORE Labor Department Honors SlU of Puerto Rico President •'i ^ ' Keith Terpe, president of the SIUNA-affiliated Seafarer's Iihernatioifal Union of Puerto Rico, Canbe and Latin America, has been awarded the U.S. Department of Labor s Certmcate of Recognition. This award, said Stephen Blum, the regional director of the U.S. Labor Itepartment, "is in recognition of Keith Terpe's efforts to foster, promote and develop the welfare of the wage earners of the United, States, to improve their working conditions, and to fj^^nce their opportunities for profitable em­ ployment. No man is more deserving of )'• month for surgery. „ , tow at Cairo 111. on May 2. It seems Inland He was hurt while making up a ^ forward bit when the tow Boatman Andrews was placing a lead Emergency Hospital in Cairo „arped astern, ^t-'he wTs transferred to Jewish Hospttal the and then a hospital in Paducan, Ky., next day. i c p "<irottv" Aubusson visited him in .He^S;u:i "copies of the SEAHARERS LOG and t; } - the SIU INLAND BOATMAN. ^raCn^L that Brother Terpe is "credited with having accomplished more for labor peace and dynamism m the Caribbean during the last decade than any other man. His record goes far beyond his notable achievements m the labor field, and extends to a multi­ tude of charitable and human causes. In addition to serving as president of the SIU of Puerto Rico, B^ot^r Terpe is a vice president of the SIUNA. The SIU of Puerto Rico, which rep­ resents workers in the tuna, rum, plas- « S' New Orleans Rear Adtn. Satn H. Moore. MSC c— Keith Terpe tics, cigar, leather goods and transpor­ tation industries, as workers, is the ^argest^AFL-CIO union in the Caribbean. Keith Terpe has served as president of this SlU-affihate since 1958. Delayed benefits . w tkavinaitS held ' Club in Washington p.C. recently. But airlift aJe1Zi:t"e Vrnty of "ateriS's Lessary to sustain overseas ""'?:S'cr these supplies, he added, the MSC relies to a great extent upon the nation's merchant marine. rhortdrtment must rely upon existing merchant "It is apparent that the ^ JQ use . . • the containerships, barge ships. It is imperative that we learn h these ships to carriers and other sophisticated cargo-handling facilities, in deliver military cargo in ports lacKing sop MSC ( : i .^1 marine," he concluded. Anchorage/ Alaska amiiict Tom Cranford at (212) 499-6600. UNION SOCIAL SECURITTJW;^ NAME Godwin, T. \ Strickler,0^ Kerrigan,R. '• ** Harter.R. A. HiUer,J. Parsons, F. I Smith, J. i VOdura.W. • |Rigg«l8,L. wggenm V• : Mohun,M. , Zieraba,RI. . v . Cofoiie,W. Jackson, J. O. ;§HamUton,M. ^ ''•:iFay, R. " ' Knowies, N. Bigner, J. , Schmidt, C V fiHefnande^H. ^ Figueroa,F. DismukjK. . A/-V: Masscolw^M. .--.c.-, . Bllgraim, A. . . j. Hampton,?. Grob,S.H. ipuclair,!^-^itura H. V, ^ Djauk, W, ^ W-l Kiker, Jr. oL O. L. • 460-40-0991 274-32-3577 1B4-40-9866 280-48-3730 249-20-3552 1 IBU UIWV A&G ' > ' „ : 021-16-0439 228-16-6306 224-26-2371 %'aA_A8-.9^34 •• |330-4^334 t)80-44-6283 217-14-3500 070-18-4778 465-58-1861 219-12-9810 376-56-1371 51- .. ^ IJIW . UIW , , i A, ' ^ tvv X,. " > ' Sea-Land Service has ^ $2^^^ here. The 27,900-foot building costing repair container equipment. "sed to maintain and .15 Matadi/ Zaire west -ft Aluminum cable conductors and of^Beaumont, Tex. AfricTport, formerly in the Belpa" Cojo \rom me ^,3 The 1,631 tons of M^„„j,„„.Knudsen International Co. for use m mil mi.es iong IR-U heMfllon and m"oi. refinery and mining diggings rn Shaha. n• •i'-lil I' 11 „drpd-»d eigmy Sca.^~ ii \i.i V-3 ^3^09-3280 068-42-6256 r 431-72-0364 219 ns-so-svor, . 250-76-8077 , , ., A&G 214-50-0339 130-42-8368 , „ ^ ^ - . t. 580-84-2975 , 089-20-8010 " ,:r A92-;01-8432 ^ o 1 ----- X ^ nnrRe»rSemir,:ttSd^ Ji-k with a wind of 40 knots? neoartment of Transportation, the Coast Guard '•i, ' ' ' ... ....v. >i net^tTrvWa eq«6pment and ^/^^^^Tpropane-heated piastic sack to Manufacturers exhibited '"«f luminous safety tape, waterrevive exposure cases ramo a'B»al ^ Jj, containing a yellow plasnc sheet Sfe™a"-^x^ sugar and houiUion. aec\tClTmorln^*— "slVSn irade value was up to $39.3 bilUou. hr! „ V L.n-.ihiKJr-i.;; This port's liquid cargo trafflc. Politics Is Porkchops^ iVet^a'Te ™;uTsaud? Arabia in third place and Venezueia m fifth Donat^to SPAD ^0$ place in this port. .^v June, 1975 '; •'!>. '• • tf S'ditrarJostToSdZtn v.'-.',;-,';' Page 15 �_ ', •.'•V, . . " :•' _ N ......'4,7,^ • . ';e^„:>'-.:vv f i: 7; 1 •tl Mayaguez Crew Released After ipiree Paysfif Captiyify:Seafarer s Diary Recoiipts Ordeal m hi • RI Aerial photo shows the destroyer USS Holt alongside the Mayaguez. 'I 1 '• i?*' • M'-- Ki't by James Gannon It has now been over a month since a small fishing vessel flying a makeshift white flag pulled alongside the Naval destroyer USS Wilson in the Gulf of Thailand and safely dropped off the entire 39-man crew of the SlU-contracted merchant vessel, Mayaguez, which had been seized on the high seas nearly three days before by Cambodia's Khmer Rouge. In the coordinated U.S. Air Force, Marine and Naval military action that secured the crew's safe and quick re­ lease, 16 American servicemen were killed and several score were woimded. Twenty-three more Marines were killed in a related but accidental helicopter crash in Thailand. And, according to a Khmer Rouge oflScer's report, heard by several Mayaguez crewmembere, over 100 Cambodian<soldiers were killed or wounded. As it was all happening, the Maya­ guez and the tense events surrounding it dominated newspaper headlines and television throu^out the world. In little more than 30 days since its abrupt conclusion, thou^, the memory of the Mayaguez incident, as is the case with so many other historical events, is rapidly fading in the minds of hiost peo­ ple. And it probably won't be too much longer before the Mayaguez becomes little more than a vague international K l>.'/ ^ z •k K-i It I |r. '7 Monday May 12 The Mayaguez crew's three-day or­ deal, as recounted by Seafarers Jack Mullis, recertified bosun; Earl Gilbert, able-seaman; Awat Sulamen, oiler; Andy Anderson, chief steward; Guillermo Reyes, chief cook, and Bill Bell­ inger and Frank Pastrano, steward utilitymen, began in mid^-aftemoon on May 12, Cambodian time. Sailing in international waters some 60 miles off the coast of Cambodia, the Mayaguez was enroute from Hong Kong to Sattahip, Thailand carrying general, nonmilitary cargo in her 225 containers. Tho skies and waters were calm; the crew had everything on board running smoothly and no one expected anything but a routine voyage. The routine was suddenly broken by the sharp rqport of 50 calibre machine gun fire. Only the men woiking on deck actually heard die quick, loud bursts, and saw that it was coming firom two small, as yet unidentifiable gunboats several hundred yards astern, and dos- tain Charles Miller had no choice but to heave to. The gunboats, which appeared American-made and were flying the flag of Cambodia, pulled carefully alongside the dwarfing Mayaguez. Nine Cambodian solders, wellarmed with automatic weapons, rocket launchers and grenades, then boarded the Mayaguez one by one. They were barefoot and wearing civilian clothing. They herded the stunned crew to the starboard side of the ship. Since none of the Cambodians spoke English and none of the crew spoke Cambodian, all communication was given in sign lan­ guage. The soldiers were very well trained even though the youngest ap­ peared to be no more than 14 years of age. The Cambodians thoroughly searched the Mayaguez to make sure they had accounted for the entire crew. They looted the ship's safe and stole radios, clocks, watches, currency, cigarettes and cigarette lifters from the crew's focsles. After about two hours, the Cambod­ ians released the crew to the freedom of the ship and conununicated to the crew to go about their duties. By this time, as many as six more gunboats joined their sister vessels and as many / . i- ' Seafarer Frank Pastrano, one of the Mayaguez crew who suffered chills and fever from drinking bad voter during his captivity, is embraced by his wife at airport in New Orleans. Page 16 Those who saw what was happening quickly circulated the news among the rest of their shipmates, and were met with remarks like "quit shoveling," and "^me a shot of whatever you're drinking." Unable to outrun or outmaneuver the mobile gunboats, Mayaguez Cap- With all secured aboard the Mayaguez, more U.S. marines board the merchant vessel from the destroyer USS Holt. caught the Cambodian guards with their backs turned, they clasped their wrists Taesday May 13 together as if locked in handcuffs to signal the Mayaguez crew that they too The next morning, a U.S. Air Force were captives. As it turned out the spotter plane buzzed the ship and was Thais had been held by the Cambodians immediately fired on by the gunboats. for over five months for allegedly fish­ The Cambodians seemed extremely ing in Cambodian coastal waters. afraid of the planes and fired on them There wasn't too much food aboard continuously whenever they appeared. the cramped fishing vessel and very little During the morning, the crew grate­ water. The vessel was taken close in to fully heard a Voice of America broad­ Koh Tang Island but anchored a short cast which said that President Ford had distance outside the breakers. The crew condemned the seizure of their vessel as ^ spent a restless Tuesday evening aboard "an act of piracy." The crew was re­ ' the fishing boat. American planes kept lieved to hear that the world was at . passing over much of the night and the least aware of what was going on. Cambodians kept firing. Later that morning, the Mayaguez was forced to follow one of the gun­ Wednesday May 14 boats through unchartered wafers to a new anchorage near the island. In the Early the next morning, the Cam­ afternoon, the crew was finally taken bodians gave the crew an indication that they were being returned to the Maya­ off the ship and transferred to two Thai guez. The fishing vessels headed out fishing vessels, one large and one small. Soon after, the entire crew was placed toward the ship closely escorted by sin­ gle gunboats port and starbomd. As on the larger boat. Throughout the day, American spotter planes buzzed over­ they neared the Mayaguez, though, the head periodically and were continually fishing boat veered off and headed to­ fired upon by the Cambodians. ward the Cambodian mainland, to the The Thai fishr^rmen seemed usually crushing disappoinhnent of the crew. nervous to the crew, and whenever they As they and their gunboat escorts . f- With a big grin on his face. Seafarer Wilfredo Reyes stands next to his father, Guiilermo Reyes on the deck of the Maya­ guez in Singapore. sailed toward Kompong Som, a major port in Cambodia, U.S. warplanes flew over, closer and closer and were fired on each time by the Cambodians. To the shocking disbelief of the crew and the Cambodians, the planes sud­ denly struck, attacking the gunboats. Under fire, the Cambodian gunboats quickly disengaged and headed back toward the Mayaguez. The crew did not see any of the gunboats hit or sunk by the planes, as reports indicated. The fishing vessel remained on course toward Kompong Som. The planes re­ turned making several passes, strafing and firing rockets as close as ten yards from the bow and stem. Everyone aboard was terrified, laying prostrate on the deck. Seafarer Bill Bellinger noticed that the U.S. pilots were waving to them as they passed over in recognition of who they were. It was apparent the planes were not trying to hit the boat, only to tum it around back toward the Mayaguez. Several of the crew received shrapnel bums during the first attacks. The fishing boat continued on course. As the fishing boat neared Kompong Som, the planes came in for three more runs dropping tear gas bombs. Two were on target. Everyone was crying, blinded, choking and coughing out the fumes. Some were vomiting over the side. Several more of the crew sus­ tained injuries from gas bums, none serious. The fishing vessel limped into Kom­ pong Som at about noon. Several thou-S^d Cambodian men, women and children quietly lined the seawall to catch a glimpse of the American cap­ tives. U.S. planes continued to pass overhead but did not attack. Fearful of a possible attack on the port, the fishing boat was quickly ordered out of Kom­ pong Som to an anchorage about an hour up the coast. Later in the aftemoon, the boat was moved three hours out in the Gulf of Thailand to a small island. The island appeared to be uninhabited except for about 70 Cambodian guerillas living in an abandoned fishing village. There were also two camouflaged gunboats docked at tlie island. Abandoned furni­ ture lay strewn about the ground' and floating in the Surf. The crew was taken off the fishing Continued on Page 21 Glad I called last week. It doesn't look like I'll get another chance now. We have just been boarded by the crew of a smal gunboat off the coast of Cambodia and are being taken into port on a small island off our starboard side or maybe to the mainland which is out of sight. Maybe 50 or 60 miles off. The boarding party looks more like pirates than soldiers but then these people haven't had much in the line of uniforms. Just guns and guts. They fired a few rounds of small arms stuff to let us know to heave to. The boarding party arrived with automatic weapons and rocket launchers, so re­ sistance would be futile. Looks now like Til be seeing you guys long before October or long after— if at all. Damn I did want to get back to Piney Point and take that chief cook and stewards course. I don't know why I am writing this. Probably will never get it mailed, just killing time I guess. Completely frustrated; nothing we can do but wait and see what happens next. None of the boarding party speak English or at least don't admit to it. So all instructions are in sign language. I'll try to keep this ufxiated from time to time in case I get a chance to mail it someday. < It is now 4:00 p.m. or 1600 to seaman or the military and we have just dropped anchor about 2,000 yds. off the island. The gunboat has gone into the island and returned and is now hove to off our starboard bow. No one seems to know yet what the next move will be. The crew is all herded up on the deck grouped on the starboard side. I have been wandering back and forth from there to my room without any static. In the room now and am going to see if I can get away with going to get a cup of coffee. Be back later if I can. 1830 Here I am back. Not much of anything going on yet Ray Friedler has been snapping pictures left and right with his Rollie. My camera is in the repair shop in Hong Kong dammit I went and took a shower and changed clothes. I figure if they take us ashore I want some sturdy clothes as a protection against the elements and I may not get a chance to have a hot shower again for quite a while. We have fed those of the crew that were in the mood to eat and have been handing out food to the boarding party as they come around the galley. Our radar is out and the old man is trying to convince th«n not to put the .«( 7 (' —7,.. •- r.'' i ir „ I •. t.' 7 |1 ,r i .*• I •f, • J'- ' "J n. I •y % I Ir Continued on Page 20 I I The ordeal over and safely back to the U.S., Seafarer Bill Bellinger tells his story to TV and newspaper reporters at San Francisco International Airport. Page 17 7. |( ; Mm. May 12 3:00 pJO. I •f: V J J Following is an actual account as it happened of the experiences of the crew of the Mayaguez during their period of captivity. It was written by 54-year old Seafarer Bill Bellinger of Washington, D.C. Brother Bellinger started it out as a letter to one of the instructors at Finey Point with whom he became friendly while studying for his GED high school equivalency diploma last year. However, he developed his letter into a well written, descriptive diary of the Mayaguez crew's incredible experiences. Copyright 1975 by Bill Bellinger. No one may reprint this story In whole or in part without expressed permission. li^&ist. .""I ( •t incident occupying a few pages in the history books. Yet to the 39 Mayaguez crewman, 28 of them Seafarers, the unforgettable experiences of their three-day captivity by the Khmer Rouge will forever re­ main fresh in their minds, because dur­ ing this time these men ran the gamut of human emotion as few others ever have. They experienced the gripping fear of uncertainty, always wondering dur­ ing their entire,' uneasy captivity whether they would live or die. They experienced genuine terror when U.S. warplanes, in an effort to block their path to Kompong Som on the Cam­ bodian mainland, strafed, rocketed and gassed near the fishing vessel they were aboard as close as^ten yards off the bow and stem. And when they were finally released, they felt the elation of free­ dom as Only men who have been in cap­ tivity could possibly experience. When they were safely back aboard the Mayaguez and enroute to Singa­ pore, as recalled by Seafarer Bill Bell­ inger, "we were all drained of emotion." as 50 Cambodians were aboard the Mayaguez from time to time. To the great surprise of the crew, the Cam­ bodians, as they did throughout the en­ tire three-day period, employed no real rough stuff on the crew, and on the whole treated them well. The steward department went to the galley to set up for dinner. The tense situation, though, had caused the crew to lose their appetites. The only patrons this night in the crew's mess were the Cambodians who drifted in in twos and threes for a hot meal and some apples and oranges. Chief Steward Anderson was forced at gunpoint to stop typing up a menu by a soldier who thought he was get­ ting a radio message out concerning their captivity. Luckily, the Cambod­ ians were unable to stop several actual Mayday messages sent out over the air by the ship's radio officer. Later in the day, the Khmer Rouge soldiers forced the Mayaguez to an an­ chorage about 2,000 yards off Koh Tang Island, where U.S. Marines were later to land in search of the crew. The crew spent Monday evening, a sleepless one for some, aboard the Mayaguez. * �DISPATCHERS REPORT. MAY 1-31, 1975 TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port Boston New York Philadelphia .... Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans .... Jacksonville San Francisco ... Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Deep Sea . Great Lakes . Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakes Port Boston New York . . Philadelphia' Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Deep Sea K.-' §!. 7v: •V. •' P-^ p. t •v i Alpena i Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea A Great Lakes 3 13 1 0 5 1 2 6 1 6 2 2 0 6 0 2 SO 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 5 21 2 14 15 0 11 1 64 527 2 1 5 1 1 0 0 10 60 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 6 3 71 7 21 21 . .. 13 54 28 36 16 33 8 62 0 0 379 3 12 ; Pwt Boston New York Philadelphia ... Baltimore Norfolk ... Tampa Mobile New Orleans ... Jacksonville .... San Francisco .. Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico .... Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Deep Sea Great Lakes.— Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea A Great Lakes Port Boston New York .... Philadelphia .. Baltimore ... Norfolk Tampa Mobile ...... New Orleans . Jacksonville .. San Francisco Wilmington . Seattle Puerto Rico .. Houston Piney Point ... Yokohama Totals Deep Sea Great Lakes Alpena Buffalo ...... Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort ..... Chicago >. Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea A Great Lakes ........ Totals All Depto. Dam Sea Totals All Dep^^HR Lakes Totals All DeptnHHP Sea A Great Lakes Page 18 8 85 13 30 19 12 23 65 24 40 17 44 8 71 0 4 463 5 53 432 2 24 3 6 5 1 8 11 7 . 13 4 12 1 12 0 3 112 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 4 2 1 3 3 1 1 1 12 124 0 0 0 3 1 0 0 4 8 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 31 10 9 7 3 12 37 12 24 5 23 4 40 0 2 220 0 3 3 0 0 3 4 3 0 1 1 4 4 1 35 3 0 2 6 1 1 0 13 233 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 3 38 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 39 7 17 6 6 6 40 7 27 5 31 7 26 0 0 225 4 67 12 17 17 1 16 43 16 34 13 27 14 48 46 5 380 1 14 0 3 2 1 0 2 0 3 0 0 0 8 0 0 34 11 4 13 24 2 13 4 71 296 1,287 201 1,488 18 3 12 15 3 11 3 65 445 577 90 667 9 4 7 13 4 2 2 41 75 44 46 90 7 • TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 0 1 4 0 15 65 0 1 2 0 34 11 0 11 32 0 3 7 0 6 15 0 11 54 0 4 14 0 3 46 0 21 1 0 10 37 0 3 7 1 73 25 0 10 0 0 1 2 1 119 412 14 189 24 64 21 15 63 144 66 109 36 58 16 131 0 13 961 4 31 5 3 7 0 9 16 5 12 6 8 1 12 0 5 124 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 4 0 0 11 0 0 0 5 0 1 0 6 7 13 2 9 18 13 3 7 65 1,026 1 3 7 1 3 0 0 15 139 0 1 1 3 2 1 0 8 19 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 5 2 0 32 47 0 0 3. 0 26 a 0 36 10 0 0 6 0 9 8 0 20 38 0 5 17 0 5 48 0 6 8 0 14 22 0 10 2 0 59 2A 0 0 8 0 0 2 0 150 330 5 141 15 55 18 4 41 112 44 80 33 45 15 107 0 0 715 2 45 7 14 4 2 13 33 20 45 12 16 3 19 0 2 237 0 1 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 5 2 0 0 3 0 1 0 6 6 7 2 8 13 15 6 6 57 772 2 2 3 4 6 2 1 20 257 0 2 1 1 4 1 1 10 15 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 0 26 31 0 2 4 0 21 8 1 11 17 0 1 4 0 9 7 0 35 12 0 6 1 26 11 0 3 0 14 0 28 7 0 0 5 0 33 17 0 33 0 0 1 1 232 142 1 1 73 14 30 14 3 47 72 28 68 17 31 14 60 0 2 473 1 13 2 6 4 1 0 7 7 11 3 4 1 8 0 4 72 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 3 4 2 1 12 485 1 0 1 0 2 1 0 5 77 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 59 5 190 36 46 26 3 37 111 59 110 24 49 25 64 0 8 793 5 45 0 8 3 1 0 6 0 6 1 2 1 24 0 0 102 19 3 14 20 10 13 5 84 877 1,226 124 1,350 26 19 . 36 49 30 4 10 174 276 119 192 311 27 6 28 27 4 21 2 105 517 14 3 12 18 5 5 0 57 387 10 1 11 20 3 7 2 54 286 14 2 17 11 3 7 2 56 175 10 1 4 1 4 4 1 25 175 5 0 14 2 1 2 0 14 156 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 . ENTRY DEPARTMENT 1 15 \ 35 10 ' 8 14 71 1 20 1 35 1 10 34 20 39 1 1 0 2 1 1 • 47 I 12 37 1 8 17 i - 7 .. 82 ^ 455 2,522 216 2,738 —.. SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lak«a,||. • & Inland Waters Inland Boatineis*s Union United Indnstiid Worker PRESIDENT Paul Hall SECRETARY-TREASURER Joe DiGiorgio EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Cal Tanner VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard Lindsey Williams Frank Drozak Paul Drozak HEADQUARTERS 675 4 Ave., Bklyn. 11232 (212) HY 9.6600 ALPENA, Mich 800 N. 2 Ave. 49707 (517) EL 4.3616 BALTIMORE, Md. 1216 E. Baltimore St. 21202 (301) EA 7.4900 BOSTON, Mass. 215 Essex St 02111 (617) 482.4716 BUFFALO, N.Y 290 Franklin St 14202 (716) TL 3.9259 CHICAGO, IIL. .9383 S. Ewlng Ave. 60617 (312) SA 1-0733 CLEVELAND, Ohio 1290 Old River Rd. 44113 (216) MA 1-5450 DETROIT, Mich. 10225 W. Jefferson Ave. 48218 (313) VI 3-4741 DULUTH, Minn. 2014 W. 3 St. 55806 (218) RA 2-4110 FRANKFORT, Mich.. P.O. Box D 415 Main St 49635 (616) EL 7-2441 HOUSTON, Tex. 5804 Canal St. 77011 (713) WA 8-3207 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. 3315 Liberty St. 32206 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY, NJ. 99 Montgomery St 07302 (201) HE 5-9424 MOBILE, Ala. IS. Lawrence St. 36602 (205) HE 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS, La. 630 Jackson Ave. 70130 (504) 529-7546 NORFOLK, Va. 115 3 St 23510 (804) 622-1892 PADUCAH, Ky. 225 S. 7 St 42001 (502) 443-2493 PHILADELPHIA, Pa.. .2604 S. 4 St 19148 (215) DE 6-3818 PINEY POINT, Md. St Mary's Comity 20674 (301) 994-0100 PORT ARTHUR, Tex.... .534 9 Ave. 77640 (713> 983-1679 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. 1321 Mission St 94103 (415) 626-6793 SANTURCE, F. R. 1313 Famandei, Jnncos, Stop 20 00908 (809) 724-2848 SEATTLE, Wash. 25051 Ave. 98121 (206) MA 3-4334 ST. LOUIS, Mo.. .4581 tSnvob Ave. 63116 (314) 752-6500 TAMPA, Fla..2610 W.Kennedy Blvd.33609 (813) 870-1601 TOLEDO, Ohio 935 Smnmlt St 43604 (419) 248-3691 WILMINGTON, CaUf. 510 N.Bnud St 90744 (213) 549-4000 YOKOHAMA, Japan P.O. Box 429 Yokohama Port P.O. 5<% Nlbon (Hidort Naka-Kn 231-91 201-7935 In the month of May, shippiai ^100 jobs over tht^revious month t (iffirtaintag the to incr-wses; ^ shippbig over the Imd six mmiths. |(he total o£ 1,388Jobs idii^^ ports last month, only 974 were takett! by *A' seniority men- On the Great ; Lakes, o£ the 324 ^s t^i^pped, were taken by other than ^A^ seniorltji Seafarers Log �Necessary Cargo HISTORIC PRESERVATIGN . .. . •iii Thanks Brofher Seafarers Last year, my wife passed away and left me with a great deal of heartache and mental confusion. Yet my fellow Seafarers here in Yokohama were most considerate in building a fund to aid my children and myself with expenses. I want to thank, at this time, all of these friends who helped me through trying times. Fraternally, r E.F. 0*Biien ' i u •ill A Viable Merchant Marine I had the pleasure of serving as one of the delegates rdpre-t senting the port of New York at the Seafarers Conference heWP last April at the Lundeberg School. I wish to thank the mem^ership from the port of New York for electing me, and 1 wish to . thank HLSS President Hazel Brown and Vice-President ^e Sacco for making my stay at the School a pleasant one. Fratenially, WilUam *dh[aftop''Koflowitd^ _ • Bmoklyn, N.Y. fiO o ". ' -• • ,? ^ ! ff Ji i am how receiving an SIU pension and wish to say thanks to ali my fellow Seafarers, the SIU Pension Plan and the. officem of our Union. As I retiie, I hope that the SIU will continue to be the strongest and best of all seamen's Unions. Again, thanks to all of you and the best of luck. Fraternally, T. Lundkvist Brooklyn, N, Y. - • Velum* XXXVII, No. 5 Jiin» 1975 ' Official Public?.ion of the Seafarers Intemationisl Union o( . North America, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, As..-':i,-'AFL-CIO . Executive Board ' > '"'i ^ 5 , Paul Hall, President Earl Shepard, Vice-President CaI Tanner, Executive Vice-Presidant LifnclSey Wllllarns, Vice-President Joe OiGloigio, Secretaiy-1 roaawor Paul Orozak, Vice-President l^rank brozalt. Vice-President .. , Published monthly by-Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. Tel. 499-6600. Second "lass postage paid at Brooklyn, N.Y. itiS. ' ' - ' -C t 389 ! The subcommittee on Maritime Pol­ icy has outlined programs in several areas which it feels are absolutely necessary if the U.S. merchant marine is to remain a viable industry in the next 10 years. The SIU wholeheartedly agrees. For example, the subcommittee feels that the development of a national cargo policy is very essential if the United States is ever to once again recapture its former position at the top of the world's merchant fleets. Another area which the subcommit­ tee feels is very important to the survival of the U.S. merchant fleet is the preser­ vation of the Jones Act. For years this legislation has prevented foreign-flag ships from transporting cargo between U.S. ports; and for years it has come under increasing attacks from many areas, chiefly the giant multinational oil companies anxious to breach it. The maritime industry as a whole must resist all efforts to waive or weaken the Jones Act. A 1950 law, passed in re­ sponse to wartime shipping needs, should be repealed since the law is no longer relevant today and is frequently used as an excuse to waive the Jones Act. z\nd finally, the Virgin Islands, long a haven for companies which desire a U.S. loca­ tion without shipping on U.S.-flag ships, should be included in the jurisdiction of the Jones Act. Something must also be done about the tax incentives, financial advantages and operating benefits which are ac­ corded to foreign-flag runaway ships owned by U.S. companies and registered under flags of convenience such as Pan­ ama and Liberia. "Today the U.S. merchant marine faces one of the most serious crises in its history. Coupled with the normal problems of remaining competitive in the shipping world, the U.S. fleet has been hard hit by the decline in the U.S. economy. Together, these two factors have disrupted the efforts of the mari­ time industry to regain a major position in the shipping world. "At the same time, the 1970 Mer­ chant Marine Act, which has been the cornerstone of U.S. maritime policy for the past five years, has proven to be in­ adequate unless it is supplemented by a program to assure the ships generated by the Act have enough cargo to make them profitable." These words are part of a report sub­ mitted earlier this year by the Subcom­ mittee on Maritime Policy of the AFLCIO Ad Hoc Committee on Maritime Industry Problems. The Committee was established last year by AFL-CIO Presi­ dent George Meany to provide a forum for all maritime unions to meet on a regular basis and discuss their mutual problems. A bill sponsored by Sen. Daniel Inouye (D-Hawaii) which would set strict stand­ ards of fair and competitive rates for third-flag shippers should be strongly sup­ ported by the entire maritime industry. There are other areas as well where .action could be taken to strengthen the American merchant marine, such as; putting an end to the harmful encroach­ ment of the military (the Military Sealift Command) into commercial shipping; and establishment of a single, unified and independent U.S. maritime agency. These are some of the major points of the Maritime Policy Subcommittee's rec­ ommendations. The SIU has been seek­ ing action in many of these same areas for years. We are pleased to see that rep­ resentatives from other segments of the industry are thinking along the same lines. If a unified effort is mounted, if differences in other areas are put aside, then the steps that must be taken to insure a healthy, viable U.S. merchant fleet will be taken. Page 19 June, 1975 • •'•'.-A'''• '/ <• ; ' . " . ^ r'f' f f ,S • •I-- •SV, • y• u I '•?x I iS Al , Ifvl M'- i* �Seaf, —^^^e//wyei- Te/Js dajjigi,, ^ ^ ^'PW ibwa «-<)!(seeras to 't OS ifj^p^ Mga/otoftliinKaggaf^a- ^ "fianceof *0 a atron?oS?,®'% were £^I" "? a "eSage ,£,? •'' '="•'"« at aiss»^^li'rsi? Govt's n,«v; : I'jf.' ff '"«to oar port leoi^Hrfa'lSefw' feJ'aS I. ^oapJe of them arf. • i '•" "®^er ffet fh/^ ^ totopleWv S"* «' dW attack fh^ ^kea now fw ^ '• ;•' «»<••« .boa, ^ '••*r "^toas our b*^ "*® or ever f> . I ™ejetsj,ave„t '^'^lU.onn =5.?-»te,&...~«.,^,.,. rtl" »« %i»g li^ ITa""''" ®birl»oaid skfe.lt???®'' and < IS ZST^ ^ 'laigklb,,^'^y ®®«tt«panhn paving a ball b,,% l?® «>= "aaSbasS » waT?"« a coupfe ^ .f"®™ for a - r£55T"St^-saisrw^ better again WP ® ^nrn back AA that thf ^ ®«« cureiiJ S!r* ^y eyes are stiHKl • ® Sas have ^ a Jasf « SKK'»S2;.» tf!.£Sa~ ^fe-;rc:r not scared aboard now'r^"? ai^ed. There are^^ now bein"*'^ fofosees BI£*» ?a Seld fof rea»,„ ^5% <• : wan. and S.''r..'te^ apeal. EaaK.b ar... "ave a. ,oa« ? . P'^"a s^dRi^ & '^' J Ss^ • ;• • '• ." ' ./' •''.' s-"'-- • • ' I •''"''^ •''' , , , •-;*; .i/Wy--' .^•:\' jj~f: ."^'J•.•>"?•=/- "'''••• ••^ii SeafanersLog �r-.-.--#- S *5 .• rj- T;. -*—- »- r •i^. l<- Three Days of Captivity ^ All Hands Sate Continued from Page 17 boat, and for the first time since their captivity they stepped on land. The Cambodians fed the crew some rice with small portions of chicken and gave them some coconuts. A few of the crew drank bad water from a small brook and later came down with chills and fever. The crew gave some morsels of food to a few scavenging dogs. This greatly upset the Cambodians who do not keep dogs as pets, leaving them to fend for themselves. By this time the crew had run out of cigarettes. The Cambodians gave them about a pound of their tobacco which was farmed from trees. The crew rolled it in some newspaper and found it a good, but strong, substitute. They were also given the freedom to walk about the island. A few climbed trees and picked bananas. They were then approached by a Cambodian officer who spoke English. This was the first real communication with the Cambodians. He told the crew that the Cambodians were peace loving people and wanted the bombing stopped. He said over 100 of his men were dead or wounded. Captain Miller told the officer that if his crew was taken back to the Mayaguez he would call the President and have the bombing stopped. The officer appeared to agree. It was now dark and the crew stayed the night on the island sleeping on the ground on bamboo mats, sheltered in small huts. Thursday May 15 Early the next morning, the crew was herded back aboard the fishing vessel, guarded by three Cambodian soldiers. They cast off and headed out to sea escorted by one of the gunboats. About a mile out, the gunboat pulled along­ side and the three guards jumped from the fishing vessel to the gunboat. With the real fear that the Cambodians might still turn on them and shoot, the crew watched closely as the gunboat pulled out of sight. All were now free, both the 39-mEn crew of the Mayaguez and the Thai fisherman who had spent five months in captivity. The Thais began jumping up and down in hysterical elation over their freedom. They hugged each other as With gas burns on his ieft arm, Sea­ farer Awat Sulamen, oiler, listens as shipmates tell their ^tory to newsmen in Singapore. u P:-i it i - i I f.' • ' Back aboard the Mayaguez and berthed in Singapore, four Seafarers line the deck of their ship. They are from the left: Frank Pastrano, messman; Carlos Guerrero, fireman-watertender; Ray Friedler, QMED, and Frank Conway, firemanwatertender. Seafarers International Union, whose rescued, and we can take pride in our well as hugging and shaking hands with members man the Mayaguez, our military men whose valor and sacrifice the Mayaguez crew. thanks for a job well done." made this mission a success. By their The boat headed out toward the In response to the SIU's support of actions, America has demonstrated its Mayaguez which was still several hours his action. President Ford, in a letter to resolve to protect its shipping against away. The happy Thais cooked a de­ SIU President Hall, wrote: Thank you such hostile and illegal acts wherever licious fish breakfast for everyone. For for your message concerning the SS they may occur. the first time in three days, the crew ate Mayaguez. We are all grateful that the I deeply appreciate your taking the heartily and happily. vessel and its entire crew have been time to let me know of your support. As they neared the Mayaguez. they were met by the destroyer USS Wilson. The Wilson's guns were kept trained on them until they were positively identi­ fied. Then a voice over a loudspeaker boomed: "Crew of the Mayaguez wel­ come aboard." The ordeal was over. » • • L ^ t ^ Wt li '-If p ' • The crew was returned to the Maya­ guez. From her deck, they could see two U.S. helicopters disabled on the beach of Koh Tang. They were greeted by the same 40 or 50 Marines diat had taken over the Mayaguez the previous day. The steward department cooked up a good meal and fed the Marines who were later taken off the ship by two Navy tugs. The ship was then towed out to in­ ternational waters by the Naval de­ stroyer USS Holt. With steam up, the Mayaguez headed out under its own power toward Singapore, with all hands alive and well. They were met in Singapore by an army of newsmen who wanted to hear their story. SIU Yokohama Agent Frank Boyne also met the ship. In a telegram to President Ford, the SIU crew expressed their thanks for his quick action, as well as their deep sor­ row and regret for the American serv­ icemen who lost their lives during the heroic fight for their release. Upon learning of the crew's safe re­ lease, SIU President Paul Hall wired the White House, stating: "Please ac­ cept our sincere appreciation for your direct and forthright handling of the ^ Mayaguez situation. Under your firmleadership this incident has demon­ strated that the United States will insist upon the fair, civilized treatment of its citizens and property within the terms of international law. In behalf of the fI |ii P- ' Seafarer Angel Rios, top photo, is surrounded by small army of newsmen as he comes off his plane at San Francisco International Airport. In photo below. Seafarer Ervin "Andy" Anderson, who sailed as chief steward, is greeted by his wife at the airport in New Orleans. Anderson suffered from chills and fever. i' A P 4 Page 21 June, 1975 i*' �• -—:.x."•" j' ">Ti ' , V. "T'ii' . A 177 Seafarers Attend Mobile Meeting i I / V \ rjphe effect that the SIlTs legislative and political activities have on the job security of Seafarers, and the prospects for shipping were some of the issues discussed at last month's membership meeting in the port of Mobile, which was chaired by Mobfle Port Agent Blackie Niera. Meeting officers also included SlU Represen­ tative Harold Fisher, who served as reading clerk, and SIU member Eaii McCaskey, a recertified bosun serv­ ing as recording-secretary. Tbe port of Mobile holds its meet­ ings each month on the second Wed­ nesday after ffie first Sunday of the month. Last month, two SlU-contracted vessels, thie John Penn and the Overseas Aleutian, crewed up in this port providing over 60 jobs for Mobile Seafarers and giving the port a good boost in shipping. The Over­ seas Aleutian had been laid up for three months and the John Penn for about ten days. Also last month in this port, the National Maritime Council, con­ ducted a well-attended forum of shippers from the Mobile area to introduce these shippers to the ad­ vantages of using American-flag ves­ sels to transport their cargoes. ? SIU Mobile Port Agent Blackie Niera, center, chairs monthly membership meeting at the SIU hall in the port of Mobile. Seated left is SIU Patrolman Harold Fisher, who served as reading clerk, and seated right is SIU member Earl McCaskey, a recertified bosun who served as recording secretary. Recertified Bosun E. C. Craddock, standing, hits the deck during Good and Welfare at Mobile mem­ bership meeting. , 'U ru 1 ^ Part of the 177 Mobile Seafarers, above and below, who attended the Mobile membership meeting take part in the democratic process of the Union. The port of Mobile conducts its monthly meetings on the second Wednesday after the first Sunday of each month. .1^ : :\ •> I.; f-: I A ,> •' ',.<: • .' •• L. I '^ • •iL •• ••• -••• . ^ g '•"Kl; A Mobile Seafarer focuses his attention on the "Chair during monthly membership meeting. Seafarers Log W.. I , • *•- H '' A! f;'.• ,•,,•'-5,- ''r; J 'AA '.'••.I'- �I,' >' if 1.1 -I 7 " PREMIUM RATES ! New Rate (effective 6/16/75) CMRiitis Boatswain .. :;V'?vi-.'i ;•.. Boatswain (SL Ts, IPg LASH & Mariner) .... Abie Seaman Cbrdinaiy Sofeman ... .^. CWefEleclrician:.. v ; Cblef Electrician (SL Ts^ SL18's,LASH& Mariner) QMED ...,. 'Oiler ^^I^Per ,.,. i,. j» «,»> * • • • .. • » «. a a 7.01 7.89 7.74 5.34 4.19 8.23 8.81 6.01 4.71 9.26 New Rate (effective 6/16/76) •M: ^.54 7.83 5.34 4.98 7.01 9.61 8.81 6.01 5.60 7.89 Chief steward ....... a Chief Steward (SL 7% SL18%LASH& e Mariner)..i./ 7.74 Steward/Cook 7.19 Cook & Baker'........,. . 6.09 lUKflBBIkUUl • t, :• 4.17 8.81 8.81 6.85 4,69 NewRme (effective 6/16/77) 8.28 8.69 9.25 6.31 4.95 9.72 9.71 6.62 ,5.20 10.21 10.09 9.25 6.31 5.88 8.28 10.59 9.71 6.62 6.18 8.69 :U.:- . 9.25 9.25 7.19 4.93 Old Rate Boatswain ............. Boatswain (SL Ts, SL18*s LASH & Mariner). ,, Able Seaman Ordinary Seaman Chief Electrician .. ^.. Chief Electrician (SL Ts^ SLlS'sLASHft Mariner) QMED .... Oiler Wiper Chief Steward Chief Steward (SL7^ SL18'sLASH& I «• » ' • '• • ' ;• -r' • •• • • AfSs^Bv*) . . .......... Steward/Cook Cook & Baker Messman V.. New Rate (effective 6/16/76) 5.04 4,48 3.34 2.73 4.48 5.04 • 3.87 3.07 5.04 5.29 4.06 3.22 5.29 4.48 4.48 3.34 2.73 4.48 5.04 5.04 3.87 3.07 5.04 5.29 5.29 4.06 3.22 5.29 5.04 5.04 5.04 3.07 5.29 5;29 5.29 3.22 4.48 4.48 4.48 2.73 Old Rate " Boatswain (under 25,500dwt) ......... . 826.23 Boatswain (over 25,000 dwt) ... . 858.42 Boaiswain (on ships buffi since 1970) Able Seaman , 620.05 (Wlinary Seaman ... ii. 491.67 QMED . 946.97 Chief Pnmpman 866.27 ^)iier . •..... •. a 620.05 ... .. 569.30 9.71 9.71 7.55 5.17 Steward/Cook ., 4.48 : #: • New Rate (effective 6/16/77) 5.29 . 5.56 5.56 4.27 3.39 5.56 5.56 5.56 5.56 3.39 Except as otherwise provided the rates set forth above shall be paid for all work in excess of eight hours, Monday through. Friday. For ail work performed on watch tt port, after 5 P.M. and before 8 A.M., Monday through Friday the following rates ;shall be applicable, except as otherwise provided. 877.83 744.72 727.15 ;S 475.30 Chief Cook Cook and Baker Messman 5.56 5.56 4.27 3.39 5.56 New Rate (effective 6/16/75) Wiper, . Chief Steward (undor 25,500 dwt) . ; v . .|: 829.66 Chief leeward (over 25,500 dwt) . 861.84 Chief Steward (on ships bnilt since 1970) OVERTIME RATES New Ratfe (effective 6/16/75) BASE MONTHLY WAGES , .. ^ - New Rate New Rate (effective (effective 6/16/76) 929.51 975.98 1024.78 965.72 1014.01 1064.71 1065.J4 697.56 553.13 1065.34 974.55 697.56 640.46 1118.61 732.43 580.79 1118.61 1023.28 732.43 : 672.49 1174.54 769.06 609,82 1174.54 1074.45 769.06 706.11 933.37 980.04 1029.04 969.57 1018.05 1068.95 1065.34 1065.34 837.81 818.04 534.71 1118.61 1118.61 879.70 858.95 . 561.45 1174.54 1174.54 923.69 901.89 589.52 ^ 5' New Rate (effective ' 6/16/75) New Rate (effective 6/16/76) %'i New Rate' (effective 6/16/77) -;n t Boatswain (under 25,500 dwt) Boatswain ' (over 25,500 dwt) Boatewain (on shifn built since 1970) Able Seaman Ordinary Seaman ....... OWED Chief Oiler Wper Chldf Steward (under 25,500 dwt) .... Chief Steward (over 25,500 dwt) .. Chief Steward (on ships built since 1970) ... .. .-S -- Steward/Cook Chief Cook Cook and Baker Messman " Unemployment at Highest Point Continued from Page 2 percent, or 3,346,000, of the total only area which has been hit by unemployed. Since in most households, devastating imemployment. In manuthe head is the sole or primary earner, facturing, the unemployment rate has the unemployment of the family breadnow risen to 12.3 percent, up from winner usually has a serious effect on 4.7 percent a year ago. In the whole­ the economic well-being of the entire sale and retail trade the figures are household. 8.9 percent, up from 6.3 percent a The other significant statistic in the year agq, and in transportation and BLS report is the one that measures public utilities the numbers read 6.7 . "hardship"—^the number of long-term percent as compared with 3 percent unemployed—those who have been last year. out of work for 15 weeks or longer. Two other significant statistics re­ In May this number rose by 240,000 leased by the Bureau of Labor Statis­ to more than 2.6 million; a year ago tics really give a good indication of — J e-- - 6—* the total was less than a million. And, how serious the imemployment probthose who had been seeking work for lem actually is. six months or more exceeded one milHousehold Heads lion for the since 1958. luw first moi time iiuifc aiu».c The unemployment rate for houseThe average duration of joblessness ntinued to move upward, and in May hold heads-^an important figure since continued A weeks, the highestX level t t these are workers with others dependit reached 13.4 ent upon them—rose from 6 to 6.3 in 10 years. Since last November, the percent over the month. This is in Bureau reported, the average duration comparison with 1.9 percent in Februof unemployment has increased by 3.6 ary, 1969 and 3 percent a year ago. weeks, and the number jobless for 15 Household heads now account for 39.2 weeks or more has risen by 1.5 millinn. June, 1975 s'' ^ . 1:1 OVERTIME RATES _ ' - New Rate ' (effective Old Rate 6/16/75) (under 25,506 dwt) 4.48 Boatswain (over 25,500 dwt) .4.48 Boatswain (on sUps bnflt since 1970) • Able Seaman 3.34 Ordlnaiy Seaman ...... 2.73 OMED 4.48 / .5.04 (effeofive 6/16/76) . . New Rate (idtectlve 6/16/77) 5.295 . 5.04 Oiler 3.34 Wiper 2,73 Chief Steward (nnder 25,500 dwt) ..4.48 Chief Steward (over 25,500 dwt) .... 4.48 "hlef Steward (on ships built since 1970) .. x ^Steward/Cook 4.48 5.04 < -15.: ; Chief Cook 4.48 V 5.04 V . 5,04 Cook and Baker it ... • 4.48 5.04 Messman 2.73 3.07 i.# ..o as otherwise provided ptu>>uwu the luc rates set M:I luiiii forth above aoovc snaii shall oe be paid for tor all work wc in eiDht lirillfs. PTfirlftvr For all work performed ! • " excess of eight hours, Monday LKl»rt1tOrl<i through Friday. on wai watch in jT—-; K •r P.M. and , before 8 KJ A.M., avA\.riiuaj . P®"' Monday through Friday the following rates V SnRu be aDDlicabie. excenf as otherwise ntherwkA provided. shall be applicable, except Page 23 7C • .. ' i PREMIUM RATES Old Rate U- �• -.vj:'' • !W: • -' -J psi - .V ., fMnciIrt* 4 SiCmMEf^XIojgg ^ TO^gpiarENr^'^ - • All vessels should be siened on or no more than six months articles. ;• ;;.'-rp; •' And the New Contract ^^'Ofitinucd ',- V-. • ' ' Where possible, «uuiaona additional rebef «««-.. t \ Dffl! should shrtiilrl Ugangs be established. 'WCr 'ommmATfirnS. j^NEW CONraACT- -f -,w. p^CONFTOM , '"^r. ;}r.^®''An "^WIEW CONTKACT i'- e . An increase in the death benr^l vessels remaining outside the ^ntmen^ United stSes foriverl SMt^months, provisions have beeh ^ fhe seaman who Pmed the vessel in the States the of paying off, with transl^ation back to the States, A An increased surgical benefit. ^ the hospital room and the fu« cost of a semi-pnvate room in all cases. An increase from $300 to $500; toIS!"' •••p in^ pay will be iii creased to $2,200 for Group I fce^ • •• • ;^-'-'\v' • If there is any increaw in Main tenance and Cure in the tad^t^ J^^ease should be applied t' contract, the Main» ^ance and Cure clause is the only s tenance and Cure is increaredS - ' Increased from $450 to $600; ^ An increased maternity benefit. • This ^<mimendation is noted Committee and —. ,-^ * Death benefit will be increased to a maximum of $5,000. • An increase in such coverage, " miscellaneous hosjPital coverage. ^rfilvt subsistence lodgmg should be increased. • Transportation --fu-- .•.•• ""e pension benefit ; • Ime ™ P?^" "P" on "hen a seaman K shinno^ :mS'S?r?p„XnTa2: paid by the operator. rJl ^ compulsory for the MaS.f'• Transportation jyo.oo'per moMh fOT iSffigS mg on i^sion after June 15, 1975 pi?cussions wai continue in order Z Provide an increase in ^.pension benefit for members al­ ready receivmg a pension ""•»« pension. IWrtTi!' AM PO« i. unaMiVSfSL^^ Si V Tj"® •, '. ««ions neaiing Sailing Boat! i ' S payment for meals not list^ in ^ iSsed~^ '•' ..V. ' ^ ^ s'teSS'lh.t'l " automatic ^ ?" ""PuW be allowed to smoke on the wheel maintenance ®r hydraulic carno :iies on on OBO nun vessels should £ atcbes f "P" ">«tae du% tte mhcensed deck deparhnj V/ "ed to Pay Increases Won Continued from Page Paee 3 Ji \' • • Any company that fails to notifv ;a crew that their ship will^^l • This provision was established. this country should be «^nsible for the crew's peisoiif al y'"".. 2 Television sets should be replaced ^ maim °f "Onnai mm^ance should be borne by the company, ^ ' malte restitution. • Except for periods wben the ves- * « •uauMvering the helmsman ' U'fi be pennitted to smoke. • P""®'"" ias been made for thai also tank wages and overtSf =«ablished for OBO! the 1970 Merchant rnarme Marine Act, incluinn -.-~^x.«.gg includina ®nd premium overMim Manner shins, the hoc„«o m or ^®tehwatcK ^k?a % ISidW Steward/ admg oosuns, stewards aud and stew. stew- SSariyi LASH. Mariner and other newly" conm H!?* should receive the same structed vessels will be raised to monthly wages, as well as premium and overtime rates as QMEDs. SB This wili prooroxiS^ff ^'ith ap. $40 mo ^ additional $30 to . wifi also continue. The SIU is ^ ue^salmg for increases in pensionlf perMmel'''*'' ™®"° unlicensed l^sassmg a Group I rating peSr hourf d„r£^ve^ wS&Ut «u wo^'Ll''®"''""® Committee also Shl£!he'IhT^^ '° situations p"ss:r fthe'st?^, pay and premium rates for .As - '1 As TV T.V. sets on bobrd reouire • The allowance for extra meals rf*^ increased to 75rf |n4 fte penalty payme^ for carry­ ing passengers will be applied to auyone not listed in iff officid J^U^anale«ei„dingcad.S!^S .i. _ .u S£"Hi!s,X' from SpySs'S .sr*-";£;s4-5sr ^^-'=Vlorc^«Se''S's.°"'" ""T ssEsi^s «-as"^ ss"5?----X*K *^1;; s"" 2.SBH£S- sS-=ss,i== KS?«-«CS ZH-rs.ns-" sri-'-s'^ns-s £sr.'„T=;- a-?«Er,~5.S St ^/^e^oSS C VMHU On new tankers, 2l~sefwSr}^^^^ ^ also negotiated" Continued on Page 26 Seafarers Log ;Z. ' •\hMl �New SIU Pensioners mm?: Charles E. Bums, 60, joined the SIU in 1939 in the port of Jackson­ ville, Fla. sailing as an oiler. Brother Bums had sailed for 42 years and walked the picket line in the Greater N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961 and the Robin Line beef in 1962. He also re­ ceived a personal safety award in 1960 for sailing aboard an accidentfree ship, the SS Steel Surveyor. Born in Macon, Ga., he is a resident of Jacksonville. Wiley Hinton, 66, joined the Un­ ion in 1945 in the port of Mobile sailing as a chief cook. Brother Hin­ ton had sailed 29 years. A native of George County, Miss., he is now a resident of Lucedale, Miss. Vincent S. Hooper, 66, joined the SIU in the port of Boston in 1958 sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Hooper had sailed for 31 years and is a U.S. Navy World War II veteran. He was born in Murray River, Prince Edward Is., Canada, and is a resident of Seattle. John W. Parker, Jr., 74, joined ; the Union in 1941 in the port of j Savannah sailing as a chief steward. | ' Brother Parker had sailed for 53 years and is a U.S. Navy pre-war veteran. He was born in Savannah i and is a resident there. John M. Lamb, 66, joined the Union in the port of Mobile in 1954 sailing as a chief electrician. Brother i^amb had sailed for 33 years and spent two years helping in an SIU organizing drive. He also attended the 1972 Union's Educational Con­ ference in the HLSS in Piney Point, Md. Born in Dothan, Ala., he is now a resident of Mobile. Michael Pisknn, 59, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of New York sailing as a BR utility. Brother Piskun had sailed for 32 years and is a Navy Seabee veteran of World War II. He also walked the picket line in the N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961. Born in New York City, he is a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y. Thomas N. Johnson, 65, joined the Union in 1946 in the port of New York sailing as an AB. Brother Johnson had sailed for 29 years and is a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was bom in Virginia and is a resident of Baltimore. William E. Smith, 61, joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of New York sailing as a chief steward. Brother Smith is a U.S. Army veteran of World War H. He is a native of Massachusetts and is a resident of Mobile. ir 4-' 1,4 Andrew A. G. McClosky, 65, joined the Union in 1947 in the port of New Orleans sailing as a reefer utility. Brother McClosky had sailed for 37 years. He was bom in Algiers, La. and is a resident of New Orleans. Yemen L. Porter, 55, joined the Union in 1938 in the port of Norfolk sailing as an AB. Brother Porter had sailed for 34 years and attended a SIU Crews Conference at Piney Point, Md. at the Harry Lundeberg ScTiool of Seamanship. He is a native of Portsmouth, Va. and is a resident of Norfolk. Jose A.Silva, 70, joined the Union in 1946 in the port of Philadelphia sailing as an AB. Brother Silva had sailed for 28 years and is a U.S. naturalized citizen. He was bom in Pern and is a resident of Houston. IV i ' Alfred D. Kirkconnell, 65, joined the SIU in the port of Tampa in 1969 sailing as an AB. Brother Kirk­ connell was born in Honduras and is a resident of Tampa. Early A. Punch, 61, joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of New Orleans sailing as an OS. Brother Punch had sailed for 30 years. He was born in Louisiana and is a resi­ dent of San Francisco. Torsten K. Lnndkvist, 67, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1956 sailing as a bosxm. Brother Lundkvist had sailed for 27 years aboard American flagships. He walked the picket line in the Greater N.Y. Harbor strike of 1961 and the Robin Line strike in 1962. Seafarer Lundkvist also donated one gallon and three pints of blood to the Union Blood Bank in 1966. He's a native of Sweden and is a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y. •; I Alfredo G. Lopez, 61, joined the Union in 1944 in the port of New York sailing as a chief cook. Brother Lopez had sailed for 32 years. He was born in the Philippines and is a resident of San Francisco. ;i Armando B. Lavagno, 62, joined the SIU in 1939 in the port of Miami sailing as a bosun. Brother Lavagno had sailed for 36 years. He was bom in Hackeiisack, N.J., and is a resi­ dent of Houston. Mikade Olenchik, 70, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1950 sailing as an AB. Brother Olenchik had sailed for 25 years and was on the picket line in the N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961. He is a native of New York City and is a resident of San Francisco. Bosun Nears 3-Gallon Mark •wf . • Port New York ...... Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Detroit June Recertified Bosun graduate Luther Myrex (center) gets a well-done handshake from SlU Medjcal Director Dr. Joseph B. Logue for donating his 19th pint of blood to the Union's Blood Bank on May 23. Looking on in ad­ miration is Nurse Cheryl Edel at the Headquarters Clinic. Brother Myrex is runnerup to Seafarer Arthur Sankovidt, who holds the enviable record of donating more than three gallons of blood to the bank. Bosun Myrex gave his first gallon to the Mobile clinic in 1962, the second there in 1968 and two pints there this year. Usually, five pints a year is the limit. Houston New Orleans .... Mobile San Francisco ... Wilmington .... Seattle Columbus Chicago ... .s .. Port Arthur .... Buffalo St. Louis Cleveland Jersey City Date July 7 July 8 July 9 July 10 July 10 July 11 July 14 July 14 July 15 July 16 July 17 , July 21 . July 25 . July 19 . July 15 . July 15 . July 16 . July 17 . July 17 . July 14 . Deep Sea. IBU UIW 2:30 p.m. ...... 5:00 p.m 7:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m 5:00 p.m •.. 7:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m 5:00 p.m 7:00 p.m. 9:30 a.m 5:00 p.m 7:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m — — 2.30 p.m. ...... ...... 5:00 p.m. 2:JO p.m. 5:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. — 1:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. — 5:00 p.m — 5:00 p.m — 5:00 p.m — 5:00 p.m — 5:00 p.m. .•••.. — •tI t i' sJ Page 25 June, 1975 V'l; •J 44 f. :.f- A �1 I tr A• yunrj/ m, >•' t' -gv'.. If you are convicted of possession of any ille^ drug—heroin, baibitalatcs, speed, LSD, or even inariinana-4lie U.S. Coast Guard will revoke your seaonn piqpers, without appeal, FOREVER. That wMtwM Wiaf you lose for the rest of your file die r^t to make ^ Hvii^ by the sea. . ^. However, it doesnt quite end there even if you receive a suspended STEER A CLEAR COURSEI sentence. You may lose your right to vote, your right to hold public office or to orm a gun. You •!«» may lose the opportunity of ever becoming a doctor, dentist, certiffed public accountant, engineer, lawyer, architect, realtor, pharmacist, school teacher, or stockbroker. You may jeopardise your r^ht to hold a job where you must be licensed or bonded and you may never be able to work for the city, the county, or the Federal government. Ifs a pretty tough rap, but thafs exacdy how it is and you cant do any­ thing about it. The couvicted drug user leaves a black mark on his reputation for the rest of his life. However, drugs can not only destroy your r^t to a good Uvdfliood, it can destroy your life. Drug abuse presmts a serious threat to bodi your idiyskal and mental health, and the personal safety of those around you. This is especially true aboard ship sdiere clear minds and quick reflexes are essential at aD times lor the safe operation of the vessd. Don't let drags destroy your natural right to a good, happy, productive life. Stay drug free and deer a clear course. ' J •:{ '•i I New SiU Contract Negotiated • --'B- Continued from Page 24 provision for the installation of clothes dryers, • Tank wages and overtime rates have been established for OBO vessels. • Sanitary work may be performed by the 12-4 ordinary seaman on ves­ sels having a watchstanding Bosun. • Further jurisdiction has beenestablished for the Engine Department on motor vessels. • The company will now pay trans­ portation of a seaman to another port if that port is unable to fill the job, and • The layup clause in the Shipping Rules has been extended and provides the seaman the right to reclaim his job within a 30-day period. However, the seven-day penalty clause in the con­ tract remains intact. These are just some of the high­ lights contained in the new three-year SIU agreement. The entire Freightship and Tanker agreements will appear in a special edition of the July Seafarers LOG with all changes indicated. Seafarers Welfare, Pension, and Vacation Plans Cash Benefits Paid Apr. 24-May 21,1975 SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN Number MONTH TO DATE YEAR TO DAIT ELIGIBLES ; Death 16 In Hospital Daily @ $1.00 411 In Hospital Daily @ $3.00 170 Hospital & Hospital Extras 18 Surgical 6 Sickness & Accident @ $8.00 6,143 Special Equipment^ 1 Optical .............................. 197 Supplemental Medicare Premiums 71 DEPENDENTS OF ELIGIBLES Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors" Visits In Hospital Surgical Maternity Blood Transfusions Optical PENSIONERS & DEPENDENTS Death Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors" Visits & Other Medical Expenses .. Surgical Optical Blood Transfusions Special Equipment ^^en^al .............................. Supplemental Medicare Premiums ........ i; ;>:• ^ • m.'- • - .:-^T SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM, TOTALS Total Seafarers Welfare Plan Total Seafarers Pension Plan ............ Total Seafarers Vacation Plan Tp^^eafarers Welfare, Pension & Vacation -•i • //-.r J- -; Page 26 Amoimt YEAR TO DATE 40,500.00 411.00 510.00 2,370.80 450.00 49,144.00 .95 4,489.61 2,730.00 $ 189,109.85 3,436.00 2,346.00 7,487.61 925.92 274,136.00 1,759.41 24,940.28 8,681.30 1,903 310 554 75 12 668 74,219.39 2,420.72 17,157.49 3,464.25 51.00 3,122.39 405,637.61 12,185.96 73,664.48 21,180.25 883.00 16,945.92 36,000.00 _ 17,378.65 6,245.97 562.00 1,846.53 — 1,973 71 846 580 73 364 1 13 5 7,849 14,120.70 213,000.00 139,550.87 22,254.94 11,976.25 8,709.11 72.00 3,503.04 1,706.00 55,203.20 28 72 7,721.45 26,429,50 10,055 2,345 701 13,101 53,181 9,356 4,574 67,111 285,809.10 578,184.25 . 375,198.97 $1,239,192.32 1,525,724.50 2,328,940.55 2,550,943.37 $6,405,608.42 336 55 118 13 1 139 65 3,436 782 76 13 34,267 14 947 185 MONTH TO DATE " ; $ Zigmimd '^ex" Piotrowski Please contact your cousin, Medard Kowalski, at 1336 Dartmouth < St., Scranton, Pa. 18504, or caU (717) 3421105. Roberto Pimcipe Please contact your brother, Efrain A. Morales, at 510 7th Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11215, or call him at (212) 7681911. James E. McDermott Please contact your brother-in-l^w. Jack Mulligan, at 145 Sargeant Ave., Clifton, N.J. 07013, or call (201) 4734464. •• 12' 162 111 6 65 - — 3 • 892.20 /• King Howard Bn^au Please contact your daughter, Mrs. Beverly Brigman Marshall, at Onemo P.O., Mathews, Va. 23130. Lawrence Edward Stanhope Please contact your daughter, Larry Sue Roberts, at 5227 Jean, Ainarillo, Tex. 79109. Seafarers Log „ �=• jRnal Jieparturesi SIU pensioner Pedro Cruz, 73, suc­ cumbed to heart failure in the San Francisco USPHS Hospital on Mar. 28. Brother Cruz joined the Union in 1941 in the port of New York deck engineer. He had sailed for 25 years, received a personal safety award for sailing aboard the ac­ cident-free ship, the SS City of Alma in 1960 and attended a Piney Point Pen­ sioners Conference in 1970. Born in Puerto Rico, he was a resident of San Francisco. Interment was in Cypress Hills Cemetery, Brooklyn, N.Y. Sur­ viving are his widow, Braulia of Brook­ lyn and four daughters, Mrs. Esther Gallo of Glendale, Queens, N.Y.; Mrs. Racquel Chevalier of Brooklyn; Estella of San Francisco and Gladys. Hubert A. Few, 54, died in the New Orleans USPHS Hospital on May 7. Brother Few joined the SIU in the port of Mobile in 1968 sail­ ing as a QMED. He was bom in Prichard, Ala. and was a resident of Mobile at the time of his death. Surviving are his widow, Bernice; a sou, James and a brother, William of Mobile. Joseph D. Fprchia, 53, succumbed to emphysema in New Orleans on Mar. 29. Brother Forchia joined the SIU in 1942 in the port of New Orleans sailing as a cook and baker. He had sailed for 32 years. Bom iaNew Orleans, he was a resident there when he died. Burial was in Mt. Olives Ceme­ tery, New Orleans. Surviving are his widow, Evelyn; a son, Eric and two daughters, Glenda of New Orleans and Vanessa. SIU pensioner Joseph £. Ford, 87, passed away on Mar. 31. Brother Ford joined the Union in the port of Buffalo in 1961 sailing as a firemah-watertender on tugs for the Great Lakes Towing Co. He had sailed for 56 years and was a resident of Buffalo when he died. Surviving is a niece, Mrs. Dorothy M. Denfrund of Kenmore, N.Y. SIU pensioner Carroll E. Harper, 71, died in the San Francisco USPHS Hospital on Apr. 30. Brother Harper join­ ed the SIU in 1948 in the port of New York sailing as a wiper. He had sailed for 25 years and was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War I. A native of Maryland, he was a resident of San Francisco when he passed away. Sur­ viving are his widow, Fumike of Yoko­ hama; his sister, Mrs. Viola M. Wood Kaemmer of Glen Burnie, Md. and a niece, Mrs. Virginia J. Fraser of San Francisco. Rufus L. Ahernethy, 46, died on Mar. 8. Brother Abernethy joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of Norfolk sail­ ing in the steward department for 31 years. He was a staff sergeant in the U.S. Army. Bom in Hickory, N.C., he was a resident there at his death. Burial was in Catwaba Memorial Park Cemetery, Hickory. Surviving is his mother, Vadar of Hick­ ory. SIU pensioner Charles N. H. "Chuck" AHen, 65, succumbed to a heart attack at home on Apr. 1. Brother Al­ len joined the Union in 1942 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. He had sailed for 31 years and was a pre-war veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was awarded the U.S. Mari­ ners Medal for being wounded on the SS Samuel F. Miller (Waterman) in an air raid on Naples, Italy on Oct. 5, 1943. A native of Baltimore, he was a resident of Sonoma, Calif, at the time of his death. Cremation took place in Santa Rosa (Calif.) Memorial Park. Surviving are his widow. Ok Boon; a son, Charles; a sister, Mrs. Ethel Moreau and a nephew, Allen Moreau, both of Baltimore. William A. Miller, 61, died on Apr. 30. Brother Miller joined the Union in the port of Houston in 1960 sailing as a chief steward for Dixie Carriers in 1970, Na­ tional Marine Service from 1960 to 1964 and for General Marine from 1959 to 1960. He was bom in Chumuckla, Fla. and was a resident of Marrero, La. when he passed away. Surviving is his widow, Lanell of Lynn Haven, Fla. Balhino F. Mogol, 64, passed away on Mar. 30. Brother Mogol joined the SIU in the port of Yokohama in 1970 sailing as a firemanwatertender. He had sailed for 27 years. Bom in Brae Marinducxue, the Philip­ pines, he was a resident of Manila. Sur­ viving are his widow. Pilar; four sons, Danilo,, Benjamin, Clodolyo and Ern­ esto and a daughter, Myrna. Melvin O. Moore, I 52, died of appar­ ently natural causes aboard the C4 SS Lyman Hall (Water­ man) on May 8 while on die Middle East run. Brother Moore joined the SIU in the port of Jacksonville in 1974 sailing as an AB. He had sailed for 29 years. A native of York County, Va., he was a resident of Melbourne, Fla. when he passed away. Surviving are his widow, Martha; a son, Michael and a daughter, Marsha. Dennis H. Brazell, 47, died of a heart attack on board the SS Eagle Traveler (United Maritime), while in the port of Alexandria, Egypt on May 18. Brother Brazell joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of Savannah sailing as a wiper. He had sailed for 28 years. Seafarer Brazell was born in Georgia and was a resident of Houston. The body was returned to the U.S. for burial. Surviving are his widow, Jennie of Jacksonville; his mother, Mrs. Clyde (Ann) Brazell of Gibsonton, Fla.; a brother, James of Riverview, Fla. and three sisters, Mrs. Mildred Williamson and Mrs. Betty E. Jones Brown, both of Gibsonton and Mrs. Mary Louise Coniglio of Tampa. SIU pensioner Michael J. Byrnes, 69, passed away from heart disease in Meadowview Hospital, Secaucus, N.J. on Apr. 22, Brother Bymes joined the Union in the port of New York in 1960 sailing as a deck­ hand for the Penn Central Railroad from 1935 to 1972 and for the Moran Towing Co. from 1928 to 1935. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War 11. He was born in Hoboken, N.J. and was a resident of North Bergen, N.J. Surviving are a brother, John; a sister-in-law, Mary and two nieces, Bridget and Colleen Bums, all of North Bergen. SIU pensioner Lester M. Wyman, 77, passed away on May 2. Brother Wy­ man joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York sailing as an AB. He had sailed for 25 years. Seafarer Wyman was born in Massa­ chusetts and was a resident of Berwick, Me. when he died. Surviving are a son, Lester of Hanson, Mass. and a sister, Louise of Brookline, Mass. Albert R. Yeoman, 35, died on May 5. Brother Yeoman joined the SIU in the port of Tampa in 1964 sailing as an AB. He attended the Andrew Furuseth Training School in Houston in 1963 and was a U.S. Air Force veteran in the post-war period. Bom in Hartford, Ala., he was a resi­ dent of Slocomb, Ala. when he passed away. Surviving are his widow, Jackie; a daughter, Alecia of Slocomb and a grandmother, Mrs. J. L. Roy of Hartford. SIU pensioner George Thomas, 82, passed away on May 2. Brother Thomas joined the Union in the port of Baltimore in 1957 sailing as a cap­ tain for the Gulf Atlantic Towing Corp. of Norfolk. He was born in Maryland and was a resident of Neavitt, Md. at the time of his death. Sur­ viving aire his widow, Henrietta and a son, George of Baltimore. SIU pensioner Winston E. Renny, 74, passed away front a respiratory infec­ tion in the Bay Front Medical Center, St. Petersburg, Fla. on Mar. 8. Brother Ren­ ny joined the SIU in 1938 as a charter member in the port of New York sailing in the deck depart­ ment. He had sailed for 39 years and walked the picket line in the 1961 N.Y. Harbor strike and in the 1962 Robin Line beef. Seafarer Renny was a native of the island of Jamaica, the British West Indies and was a resident of St. Petersburg when he died. Cremation took place in the State Crematory, Clearwater, N.Y. Surviving are three sisters, Mrs. Dorothy Feger of Dunedin, Fla.; Mrs. Peggy C. Palmer of the Bronx, N.Y. and Mrs. Ouida Cordonatt Goldstein of Suffern, N.Y. SIU pensioner William C. Paris, 78, died from kidney fail­ ure in the New Or­ leans USPHS Hos­ pital on Apr. 21. Brother Paris joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of Boston sailing in the steward department. He had sailed for 41 years and was a World War I U.S. Navy veteran. Seafarer Paris was born in Arlington, Mass. and was a resident of New Orleans when he passed away. Inteiment was in St. Louis Cemetery, New Orleans. Surviv­ ing are his widow, Pulcina of Santos, Brazil; his mother, Katherine of Mai­ den, Mass; a son, Alfred; a daughter, Marie and a sister, Mrs. Anna Guman of Maiden. SIU pensioner Harry M. Galphin, 70, died of cancer in Jacksonville (Fla.) Memorial Hospital on Mar. 10. Brother Galphin joined the SIU in 1938 in the port of Savannah sailing as an AB. He had sailed for 37 years and was a pre-war veteran of the U.S. Navy. Seafarer Galphin was born in Florida and was a resident of Jackson­ ville when he passed away. Interment was in Bosque Bello Cemetery, Fernandina, Fla. Surviving are his widow, Eunice; his mother, Ida Mae of Fernandina Beach, Fla. and a stepson, James Burke. Frank Castagna, 31, drowned when he fell off a launch as the SS Tampa (Sea-Land) was anchored off Genoa, Italy on Apr. 15. Brother Castanga joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1963 sailing as a firemanwatertender. He attended the Andrew Furuseth Training School in Brooklyn, N.Y. in 1963. Born in Brooklyn, he was a resident there when he died. Burial was in Brooklyn. Surviving are his mother, Dorothy and a sister, Mrs. Miriam Gili, both of Brooklyn. Harold A. Hultman, Sr., 62, died of a heart attack in the Wilmington (Del.) Memorial Clinic on Jan. 25. Brother • Hultman joined the Union in the port of Baltimore in 1958 sailing as a chief engineer for the Berg Towing Co. of Chesapeake City, Md. from 1957 to 1975 and for Curtis Bay Towing Co. and the Du Pont Co. A Brooklyn na­ tive, he was a resident of New Castle, Del. when he passed away. Burial was in Woodland Cemetery, Bellport, L.I., N.Y. Surviving are his widow, • Lillie and a son, Harold of Fairfax, Va. Page 27 June, 1975 V .'j' * / r'. t- • i ^,i »i I I st * It i.i i' '1 1'., I V-' •J -^ IT -it* I- if i i' M 't : » 1' i, 'i-/\ 4 • - II ' �-4 4 "^-• •( Digest of SlU Ships' Meetings . h- I' 'r' 't M U: •Vi . r: W ,: v .!-. -, ''•0y- ' • OAKLAND (Sea-Land Service), April 20—Chairman, Recertified Bosun James A. Shortell; Secretary C. John­ son; Educational Director Karttunen, Chairman discussed President Paul Hall's report in the Seafarers Log. The crewmembers were thanked for their contribution for flowers for Charles Jackson's mother who passed away. $10.35 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. A vote of thanks to ship's committee and delegates. DELTA MAR (Delta Steamship), April 6—Chairman, Recertified Bosun R. Lambert; Secretary D. Collins; Edu­ cational Director E. Synan; Steward Delegate Peter V. Hammel. $25 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Chairman reported that the Seafarers Log was re­ ceived in Santos, Brazil and that it con­ tained some very good articles. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Next port Nola. SEA-LAND COMMERCE (SeaLand Service), April 13—Chairman Loather G. G. Reck; Educational Di­ rector James Petersen; Steward Dele­ gate L. J. Rinaldi. Chairman suggested that all should support SPAD for round three of the oil bill fight. A safety meet­ ing was held and it was noted that more members should attend these meetings as they are for the benefit of all. $36 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in en­ gine department. The oil bill article was received and posted. A vote of thanks to the chief cook. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. OGDEN WILLAMETTE (Ogden Marine), April 20—Chairman, Recer­ tified Bosun E. K. Bryan; Secretary E. Kelly; Educational Director Neel; Deck Delegate John Kucharski; Engine Delegate William Beatty; Steward Dele­ gate A. S. Smith. No disputed OT. Chairman suggested that everyone should read the Seafarers Log and when you have the time plan to go for LNG instruction. Everything running smoothly. COLUMBIA (United States Steel), April 27—Chairman, Recertified Bo­ sun J. Jandora; Secretary M. S. Sospina; Educational Director W. C. Sevens; Deck Delegate James S. Rog­ ers; Steward Delegate Frank Rakas. Some disputed OT in deck and engine departments. Chairman suggested that all crewmembers with enough seatime should take the time now to go to LNG and LPG classes. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. LOS ANGELES (Sea-Land Service), April 20—Chairman, Recertified Bo­ sun C. James; Secretary Duke Gard­ ner; Educationa' ""irector M. Beata. $103.50 in ship •, . and. No disputed OT. Put in a request for screen doors on all main deck entrances especially the crew mess. Everything running smoothly. CHARLESTON (Sea-Land Service), April 13—Chairman, Recertified Bo­ sun G. Burke; Secretary R. Hutchins; Engine Delegate J. Pineiro; Steward Delegate J. Figueroa. No disputed OT. Chairman held a discussion on the benefit to each member to voluntarily donate to SPAD and also on the meet­ ing to be held at Pjney Point. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port Houston. Page 28 ELIZABETHPORT (Sea-Land Serv­ ice), April 12—Chairman, Recertified Bosun V. T. Nielsen; Secretary George W. Gibbons; Educational Director Ger­ ard P. Bemons. $40 in ship's fund and a library fund was collected. No dis­ puted OT. Chairman held a discussion on the upcoming contracts and also about SPAD. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Next port Cadiz, Spain. SEA-LAND McLEAN (Sea-Land Service), April 6—Chairman, Recerti­ fied Bosun David H. Berger; Secretary T. R. Goodman; Educational Director G. Knowles; Deck Delegate John Wolfe; Steward Delegate Bernard Sha­ piro. $30 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Chairman issued beneficiary cards to crewmembers to be filled out and sent to' Headquarters. Suggested that all donate to SPAD. For safety pur­ poses a non-skid paint was used to paint tunnels and decks. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. SAN FRANCISCO (Sea-Land Serv­ ice), April 27—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Frank Teti; Secretary O. Smith; Educational Director R. Matthew. $7 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Chair­ man commended all departments for great cooperation and suggested that crew contribute to SPAD. He noted how important SPAD is to our future. The ship will be in the yard for a few days and the secretary will try to get a catalogue to select movies from. A vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. HOUSTON (Sea-Land Service), April 13—Chairman Recertified Bosun Jose Aguiar; Secretary W. Datzko; Educational Director D. Papageorgiou. No disputed OT. Chairman talked about the new contract coming up and suggested that all members take part in it and send your letters in. Educa­ tional director requested that if the members saw anything they thought was not in a safe condition to report it to him. A vote of thanks was given to John Bellamy, a graduate of the Lundeberg Upgrading school by the steward delegate. Steward stated that he would like to see more fine men coming from the school as they are doihg a fine job. A vote of thanks to the bosun and the day man for a job well done in getting the galley painted. A vote of thanks to the steward de­ partment for a job well done. OVERSEAS JUNEAU (Maritime Overseas), April 20—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun James Baudoin; Secre­ tary Ralph Bullard, Deck Delegate Bert Smith; Engine Delegate Jerry Makarewicz; Steward Delegate Rich­ ard Smith. $38.60 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. A vote of thanks to the steward department. Everything run­ ning smoothly. Next port Trinidad. AQUADILLA (Puerto Rican Ma­ rine Operating), April 13—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Victor Carbone; Sec­ retary Oreste Vola; Deck Delegate Bernard Soberon. Chairman suggested that all crewmembers should donate to SPAD and go down to Piney Point to upgrade themselves. $3.60 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. A vote of'thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Next port Baltimore. OGDEN YUKON (Ogden Marine), April 6—Chairman, Recertified Bosun H. Weaver; Secretary O. Frezza; Ed­ ucational Director F. Harris. $20 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Chair­ man gave a vote of thanks to all crew­ members for a job well done. Also discussed the importance of SPAD do­ nations for a better and stronger Union and job security for all members. Next port, Searsport, Me. SEA-LAND TRADE (Sea-Land Service), April 20—Chairman, Recer­ tified Bosun K. Puchalski; Secretary C. E. Bell; Educational Director F. Sayo; Deck Delegate Richard S. Johnson; Engine Delegate Albert W. Spanraft; Steward Delegate John George Katsos. $167 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Everything running smoothly. Next port Seattle. DELTA ARGENTINA (Delta Steamship), April 13—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun Arthur McGinnis; Sec­ retary L. Santa Ana; Educational Director U. Sanders; Deck Delegate George Pierre; Engine Delegate O. Wheeler; Steward Delegate W. Free­ man. No disputed OT. Chairman sug­ gested that all should donate to SPAD for job security. A vote of thanks to the electricians for connecting a tele­ phone from the gangway to the messhall. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Ob­ served one minute of silence in mem­ ory of our departed brothers. Next port New Orleans. SEA-LAND PRODUCER (SeaLand Service), April 12—Chairman, Recertified Bosun William Bushong; Secretary B. Guarino; Educational Di­ rector H. Ware, Jr.; Deck Delegate R. O. Spencer; Steward Delegate H. W. Roberts. $85 in ship's fund. No dis­ puted OT. Need an antenna for the T.V. set. Everything running smoothly. Next port New Orleans. DELTA MEXICO (Delta Steam­ ship), April 13—Chairman, Recerti­ fied Bosun M. Casanueva; Secretary S. B. Wright; Educational Director V. D. Brunell; Engine Delegate F. O. Catchot; Steward Delegate Walter Dunn. No disputed OT. Chairman sug­ gested that all members donate to SPAD. Movies will be shown every other day on the next trip. Everything running smoothly. BETHFLOR (Bethlehem Steel), April 20—Chairman, Recertified Bo­ sun Joseph Michael; Secretary Claude Garnett; Deck Delegate Norman Pep­ per. $26.50 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Next port Richmond, Calif. SEA-LAND FINANCE (Sea-Land Service), April 6—Chairman, Recertified Bosun J. W. Pulliam; Secretary Herb Knowles; Educational Director Jim Smitko; Deck Delegate J. Long; Engine Delegate R. C. Salley; Steward Delegate A. P. Lopez. Some disputed OT in engine department. A vote of thanks to the bosun for running the movies. Next port Yokohama. ' NEW YORKER (Sea-Land Serv­ ice), April 19—Chairman W. S. Rudd; Secretary R. A. Cobb; Educational Di­ rector R. Borlase; Deck Delegate Kirby Wright; Engine Delegate Leslie Bry­ ant; Steward Delegate Clarence Willey. No disputed OT. Chairman gave a short lecture on the importance of SPAD and good safety habits aboard ship. A new ship's chairman. Brother F. O'Malloy, was elected as Brother Rudd is leaving the ship in New Jer­ sey for an operation. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Observed one minute of si­ lence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port. Port Everglades, Fla. SEA-LAND ECONOMY (Sea-Land Services), April 26—Chairman, Recer­ tified Bosun A. E. Bourgot; Secretary L. Nicholas; Educational Director H. L. Stegall; Deck Delegate S. H. Fulford; Engine Delegate H. Dill; Steward Delegate P. L. Hunt. Chairman advised all crewmembers to fill out their bene­ ficiary cards. No disputed OT. Every­ thing running smoothly. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port Rotter­ dam. KEVA IDEAL (Ideal Cement), April 6—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Beverly Dunn; Secretary S. Gutierez; Educational Director Praino; Deck Delegate Herbert A. Greene; Engine Delegate William C. Traser. $53.92 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Chair­ man reminded all book men receiving letters from New York referring to sug­ gestions on contract to be sure to send them in. A vote of thanks to the stew­ ard department for a job well done. . Oificiai ship's minutes were also re­ ceived from the following vessels: MAYAGUEZ SEA-LAND VENTURE NOTRE DAME VICTORY MONTICELL^ VICTORY NEWARK DELTA SUD SEA LAND EXCHANGE LONG BEACH > TAMARA GUILDEN VANTAGE HORIZON - " SEA-LAND MARKET <SAN PEDRO i MOUNT EXPLORER HUMACAO JOSEPH HEWES DEL SOL * SCHUYLKILL ; OVERSEAS VIVIAN: : M THETIS ARTHUR MIDDLETON^ SEA-LAND CONSUMER 1 SAM HOUSTON JACKSONVILLE .MIAMI::: :.: . ,| TJVERSEAS ALASKA CHARLES £. WILSON DELTA PARAGUAY ., : SUMMIT " 1NGER-: FORTHOSKINS ^ PHILADELPHIA WALTER RICE ROBERT E. LEE SEATTLE OVERSEAS ARCTIC BALTIMORE MERRIMAC PORTLAND ERNA ELIZABETH BEAUREGARD Seafarers Log �Seafarers Upgrade At HLS Piney Point UPOR^ING TO MEET THE NEEDS of Seafarers and the challenge of advances in the maritime industry are being provided at the Harry Lundeberg School in .Piney Point. A wide variety of upgrading programs in the deck, engine and steward - department have been developed to provide the best training available to American Seafarers. Pictured on this page are some of the recent graduates from the Lundeberg Upgrading Center. '• • i: i "^1 .•i.' ABOVE: Seafarers Jay Barnett, Dave Alleyne pose on the fantail of the Claude "Sonny" Simmons with Instructor Jack Parcell after completing upgrading to Fireman, Oiler and Watertender. .... TOP RIGHT: Quarterma.ster Instructor Chuck Dwyer, left, gets in the gradua­ tion picture of the latest group of Sea­ farers to complete the Quartermaster course. Left to right are Instructor Dwyer, Jim Mates, Ben Buck, Enrique Gil, Jose Rodriguez, John Nelson, Maelvin Gerring, Dan McMullen, Robert Tallman and Tony Hanna. '1^1 RIGHT: Cook and Baker Sylvester Zygarowski (left) and Assistant Cook Nel­ son Cook display their Certificates of Achievement after graduating from the Lundeberg Upgrading Center. RIGHT: HLS Upgrading Instructor Chuck Dwyer (far right) poses with graduates of the Able Seaman class after the group completed training and passed their Coast Guard examinations. Kneel­ ing left to right are Daniel Davis, Spyridon Katehis, John Curran, Edward Willisch and John Pennington. Second row from left are Donald Hood, George Oberle, Ahmed Mussad, Steve Grisham, Keith McColhim and Fletcher Hanks. Third row from left are Clifford Duke, Joseph Evans, Colin Kelly and Ed Lusk. 'J > RIGHT: QMED graduates at the Lunde­ berg Upgrading Center posed with two of the school's staff members for their sraduation photo. Left to right, front row, are Carl Borcalino, Juan Rodriquez, David Diekehart, Engine Instructor Charlie Nalen, Anastasios Avzangelis, Reading Teacher Pat Glazer, Jesse Mar­ tin and Mike Brennan. Left to right, rear, are Emmanuel Rapitis, John Schaefer, James Chianese, Richard Butch, Anton Schmidt and Gerald Johnson. 1 i June, 1975 I Page 29 �Vf) <• ; » LUNDEBERG SCHOOL EDUCATION • TRAINING • UPGRADING Course Descriptions and Starting Dates ', Deck Department ' I _• • f ,} A:3LE SEAMAN The course of instruction leading to endorsement as Able Seaman consists of classroom and practical training to in­ clude: Basic Seamanship; Rules of the Road; Wheel Commands; Use of the Magnetic and Gyro Compass; Cargo Handling; Knots and Splices; Blocks and Booms; Firefighting and Emergency Pro­ cedures; Basic First Aid. Course Requirements: Able Seaman (12 Months—^Any Waters)—^You must be 19 years of age; have 12 months seatime as Ordinary Seaman, or be a grad­ uate of HLS at Piney Point and have eight months seatime as Ordinary Sea­ man; be able to pass the prescribed phys­ ical, including eyesight without glasses of no more than 20/100—^20/100 cor­ rected to 20/40—20/20 and have nor­ mal color vision. Able Seaman (Unlimited — Any Wa­ ters)— You must be 19 years of age; have 36 months seatime as Ordinary Seaman or Able Seaman (12 Months); be able to pass the prescribed physical, including eyesight requirements listed above. Starting Dates: June 26, September 4, October 16, November 28. 5^' QUARTERMASTER Procedures; Emergency Launching Op­ erations. Included in the course is practi­ cal experience in launching, letting go, rowing and maneuvering a lifeboat in seas, recovery of man overboard, firefighting and emergency procedures. Course Requirements: Must have 90 days seatime in any department. Starting Dates: June 26; July 10, 24; August 7, 21; September 4, 18; October 2, 16, 30; November 13, .28; December 11. Engine Department tomated Ships; Firefighting and Emer­ gency Procedures. Course Requirements: Must have rat­ ing (or passed examinations for) FOWT, Electrician, Pumpman. Refrigeration En­ gineer. Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist, Boilermaker, and Deck En­ gine Mechanic. Must show evidence of at least six months seatime in any one or a combination of the following ratings: FOWT, Electrician, Refrigeration, Pump­ man, Deck Engineer, Machinist, Boiler­ maker. or Deck Engine Mechanic. Starting Dates: June 26; July 10, 24; August 7, 21; September 18; October 16; November 13; December 11. The course of instruction leading to certification as QMED — Any Rating. (Qualified Member of the Engjne De­ partment) consists of classroom work and practical training to include: Parts of a Boiler and Their Function; Com­ bustible Control Systems; Steam and Water Systems; Fuel Oil Systems; Lubri­ cating Oil Systems; Hydraulic Oil Sys­ tem^; . Boiler Construction and Repair; Hand Tools and Their Use; Use of Met­ als; Machine Tool Operation; Com­ pressed Air Systems; Fundamentals of Electricity; Principles of Refrigeration; Safe Handling of Combustible Materials; Piping and Valves, Pumps, Evaporators; Auxiliary Diesel Engines; Starting and Securing Main and Auxiliary Diesel En­ gines; Starting and Securing Main and Auxiliary Units; Engineering Casualty Control; All Codes of Operation of Au- Seafarer Oscar Johnson proudly displays his graduation certificate after completing the Cook and Baker course at the HLS Upgrading Center. At right is Instructor Charlie Andrews. iliary Equipment; Starting and Securing Main Engines. Course Requirements: (If you have a Wiper endorsement only)—Must be able to pass the prescribed physical, including eyesight without glasses of no more than 20/100—20/100 corrected to 20/50— 20/30 and have normal color vision. Must have six months seatime as Wiper, or be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have three months seatime as Wiper. (If you have an engine rating such as Electrician)—No requirements. Starting Dates: June 23; July 21; Au­ gust 18; September 15. LIFEBOATMAN DIESELS QMED upgraders display their graduation certificates after completing training at the Lundeberg Upgrading Center. From left are Seafarer Alfred Lane, HLS Instructor Jack Parcel, ^afarer Herber Guyman, Seafarer Davis Hart, Seafarer Michael Coyle and Charlie Nalen, head of the HLS Engine Upgrading Department. SIU Scholarship Program One college and two post secondary trade/vocational school scholarships are awarded to Seafarers each year. These scholarships have been specially de­ signed to meet the educational needs of Seafarers. Application requirements are geared for the man who has been out of school several years, so you will only be com­ peting with other seamen with similar educational backgrounds. The awards are granted in April, but you should begin your application process now. These are the scholarships oiiered: 1. Four-year, college degree scholar- s The course of instruction leading to endorsement as FOWT (Fireman, Watertender and/or Oiler) consists of class­ room work and practical training to in­ clude: Parts of a Boiler and Their Func­ tion; Steam and Water Cycle; Fuel Oil and Lube Systems; Fire Fighting and Emergency Procedures. Also included is practical training aboard one of the ships at the school to include: Lighting a Dead Plant; Putting Boilers on the Line; Changing Burners; Operation of Aux- QMED-Any Rating The course of instruction leading to certification as Quartermaster consists of Basic Navigation instruction to include Radar; Loran; Fathometer; RDF; and also includes a review of Basic Seaman­ ship; use of the Magnetic and Gyro Compass; Rules of the Road; Knots and Splices; Firefighting and Emergency Pro­ cedures. Course Requirements: Must hold en­ dorsement as Able Seaman (Unlimited — Any Waters). Starting Dates: August 7, October 2, November 13. The course of instruction leading to certification as Lifeboatman consists of classroom study and practical training to include: Nomenclature of Lifeboat; Lifeboat - Equipment; Lifeboat Com­ mands; Types of Davits and Operating FOWT . ship. This award is in the amount of $10,000. 2, Two-year community or junior col­ lege or post secondary trade/voca­ tional schools scholarships. These awards are in the amount of $5000. The trade/vocational awards offer var­ ious options if you wish to continue shipping. In such a program you may develop a trade or skill which would im­ prove your performance aboard ship as well as help you obtain a better paying job when you are ashore. Eligibility requirements are as follows: 1. Must be under 35 years of age. The four-week course covers: types, designs, construction and characteristics of various diesel engines; nomenclature and principal design features of all parts of diesel engines; formulas and hydraulic This may be waived for Seafarers who have completed one or more years in an accredited college or university. 4. Have 90 days of employment on a vessel in the previous calendar year. 2. Have not less than two years of actual employment on vessels of companies signatory to Seafarers Welfare Plan (three years for $10,000 scholarship). 3. Have one day of employment on a vessel in the sixth-month period immediately proceeding date of application. Pick up a scholarship application now. They are available in the ports or you tnay write to the- following address and request a copy of the Seafarers Applica­ tion: Seafarers Welfare Plan College Scholarships 275 20th Street Brooklyn, New York 11215 Scholarships For Dependents Four scholarships are awarded to de­ pendents of Seafarers. These four-year scholarships are for $10,000 each at any accredited college or university. If you have three years sea time, encourage your children to apply. They should request the Dependents Application from the above address. Seafaceis Loi^' �principles; introduction to fuel, air, lubri­ cation and exhaust systems; use of vari­ ous gauges, meters and instruments used on diesel engines; care, operations main­ tenance and recording of diesel engine performance; signals used between bridge and engine room; fundamentals of elec­ tricity and refrigeration; basic fire fight­ ing, first aid and safety. Course Requirements: No require­ ments for those who are not interested in receiving the Coast Guard license. Starting Date: October 20. tions; Loading and Discharging; Pumps and Valves Operation and Maintenance; Ballasting; Tardc Cleaning and Gas Free­ ing; Safety and Fire Fighting. Course Requirements: Must already hold Coast Guard endorsement as QMED —^Any Rating, or Pumpman. Starting Date: July 28. WELDING The course of instruction in basic welding consists of classroom and onthe-job training including practical train­ ing in electric arc welding and cutting; and oxy-acetylene brazing, welding and cutting. On completion of the course, an HLS Certificate of Graduation will be awarded. Course Requirements: Must hold en­ dorsement as QMED—^Any Rating. Starting Dates: July 10; August 7; Sep­ tember 4; October 2, 30. ADVANCED PUMPMAN PROCEDURES The course of instruction leading to HLS certification as Pumpman will con­ sist of both classroom study and prac­ tical work to include: Tanker Regula­ High School Program Is Available to All Seafarers Thirty-two Seafarers and one Inland Boatman have already successfully com­ pleted studies at the SlU-IBU Academic Study Center in Piney Point, Md., and have achieved high school diplomas. The Lundeberg High School Program in Piney Point offers all Seafarers—re­ gardless of age — the opportunity to achieve a full high school diploma. The study period ranges from four to eight weeks. Classes are small, permitting the teachers to concentrate on the individual student's progress. Any Seafarer who is interested in taking advantage of this opportunity to continue his education can apply in two ways: Go to an SIU office in any port and you will be given a GED Pre-Test. This test will cover five general areas: English Grammar and Literature; So­ cial Studies, Science and Mathematics. if-) J The test will be sent to the Lundeberg School for grading and evaluation. Or write directly to the Harry Lun­ deberg School. A test booklet and an answer sheet will be mailed to your home or to your ship. Complete the tests and mail both the test booklet and the answer sheet to the Lundeberg School. (See application on this page.) During your stay at the school, you will receive room and board, study ma­ terials and laundry. Seafarers will pro­ vide their own transportation to and from the school. Following are the requirements for eligibility for the Lundeberg High School Program: 1. One year's seatime. 2. Initiation fees paid in full. 3. All outstanding monetary obliga­ tions, sucb as dues and loans paid in full. / meet the requirements listed above and I am interested in furthering my edu. I cation. I would like more information on the Lundeberg High School Program. I Name I I I Book No. Address (Street) I..ast grade completed (City or Town) (Zip) Last year attended Complete this form and mail to: Margaret Nalen Director of Academic Education Harry Lundeberg School Piney Point, Maryland 20674 Steward Department CHIEF STEWARD HLS Engine Instructor Lee DeMasters, left, poses with QMED graduates aboard die S.S. Claude "Sonny" Simmons at Piney Point. From left are DeMasters and Seafarers Floyd Jenidns, William Gray, Robert Santos and Michael Bacba. I I I I I I I The course of instruction includes classroom and on-the-job training. The Chief Steward will select food and stores for a long voyage to include nutritionally balanced daily menus. He will partici­ pate in all phases of steward department operations at the school, including com­ missary, bake shop and galley. Course Requirements: Three years seatime in ratings above Third Cook and hold "A" Seniority in the SIU; or six months seatime as Third Cook or Assis­ tant Cook; six months as Cook and Baker; six months seatime as Chief Cook and holder of a Certificate of Satisfac­ tory Completion from the HLS Assis­ tant Cook, Second Cook and Baker, and Chief Cook Training Programs; or 12 months seatime as Third Cook or As­ sistant Cook, 12 months seatime as Cook and Baker, and six months seatime as Chief Cook, and holder of a Certificate of Satisfactory Completion of the HLS Chief Cook Training Program. Starting Dates: June 26; July JO, 24; August 7, 21; September 4, 18; October 2, 16, 30; November 13, 28; December II. I ASSISTANT COOK 1 HARRY LUNDEBERG SCHOOL OF SEAMANSHIP' UPGRADING APPLICATION Name Age ___ (Last) (First) (Middle) Address (Street) Telephone (City) (State) (Zip) Book Number (Area Code) Seniority Port and Date Issued Social Security # HLS Graduate: Yes • Ratings Now Held No • Lifeboat Endorsement: Yes Q NOD I Dates Available For Training I Am Interested In: • • • • DECK AB 12 Months AB Unlimited Quartermaster Lifeboatman • '• • • • • • • ENGINE QMED FWT Oiler Dk. Mech. Reefer Boilermaker LNG-LPG Diesel STEWARD • Assistant Cook • Cook & Baker • Chief Cook • Steward • Electrician • Dk. Eng. • Jr. Eng. • Pumpmam • Machinist • Welder Q Advanced Pumpman Procedures • Advanced Electrical Procedures RECORD OF SEATIME — (Show only amount needed to upgrade in rating checked above or attach letter of service, whichever is applicable.) SHIP RATING HELD DATE OF SmPMEI'^ DATE OF DISCHARGE DATE PORT SIGNATURE RETURN COMPLETE APPLICATION TO: LUNDEBERG UPGRADING CENTER, PINEY POINT, MD. 20674 uoe,i97&:£'c The course of instruction for the rat­ ing Assistant Cook includes classroom and on-the-job training in preparing and cooking fresh, canned and frozen vege­ tables; how to serve vegetables hot, cold or as salad; menu selection of vegetables to attain the best methods for prepara­ tion, portion control, dietary values and serving procedures. Course Requirements: Twelve months seatime in any Steward Department En­ try Rating. Entry Ratings who have been accepted into the Harry Lundeberg School and show a desire to advance in the Steward E>epartment must have a minimum of three months seatime. Starting Dates: June 26; July 10, 24; August 7, 21; September 4, 18; October . 2, 16, 30; November 13, 28; December COOK AND BAKER The course of instruction includes classroom and on-the-job training in bak­ ing bread, pies, cakes and cookies; prep­ aration of desserts such as custards, pud­ dings, canned fruit and gelatin desserts. The Cook and Baker will be able to de­ scribe preparation of all breakfast foods, and be familiar with menu selection of breakfast foods, and bread and desserts for appropriate meals. Course Requirements: Twelve months seatime as Third Cook; or 24 months seatime in Steward Department; six months of which must be as Third Cook or Assistant Cook; or six months as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and a holder of a Certificate of Satisfactory Completion from the HLS Assistant Cook Training Course. Starting Dates: June 26; July 10, 24; August 7, 21; September 4, 18; October 2, 16, 30; November 13, 28; December II. CHIEF COOK The course of instruction includes classroom and on-the-job training in preparation of soups, sauces and gravies. The student will be able to describe prep­ aration of thickened or clear soups, and explain preparation and use of special sauces and gravies. The Chief Cook will be able to state the primary purpose of cooking meat and define cooking terms used in meat cookery, and describe prin­ ciples and methods of preparing and cooking beef, pork, veal, lamb, poultry and seafood. Course Requirements: Twelve months seatime as Cook and Baker; or three years seatime in the Steward Depart­ ment, six months of which must be as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, and six months as Cook and Baker; or six months seatime as Third Cook or Assist­ ant Cook and six months seatime as Cook and Baker, and holder of a Cer­ tificate of Satisfactory Completion of the HLS Assistant Cook, and Cook and Bak­ er Training Program; or 12 months sea­ time as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and six months seatime as Cook and Baker, and holder of a Certificate of Satisfactory Completion of the HLS Cook and Baker Training Program. Starting Dates: June 26; July 10, 24; August 7, 21; September 4, 18; October 2, 6, 30; November 13, 28; December Note: Coimes and starting dates are subject to dumge at any time. Any fhangf wH be noted in the LOG. Page 31 F, s ' . V • M'' h'- . -I : it M: �• SEAFA ! j!p' m]"- LOG Official pubUcation »f the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • Atlantic, Golf, Lakes and Inland Waters District * AFL*CIO j Revised Enrollment Beneficlarv Card -ii' The Enrollment-Beneficicnry Card for the Seafarer's Welfare and Pension Plans has been revised, and all Seafarers must fill out a revised card and mail it to the Welfare Plaii Office. Below is a sample copy of the new card. These revised cards are available in all Union halls and on board SlU-contracted ships. They are preaddressed to the Welfare Plan Office, and no postage is necessary if they are mailed within the continental U.S. Be sure to fill out both sides of the card, and to print all information legibly. Do not leave any space blank—^if a sec­ tion does not apply to you, enter the word "None." This revised Enrollment-Beneficiary Card will replace all other Beneficiary Cards on file. Also, if you have not forwarded copies of your marriage certificate and the birth certificates of all of your immarried children to the plan office, take the time now to mail them to: Seafarers Welfare Plan, 275 20th Street, Brooklyn, N.Y.H215. Without these certificates any welfare claim you might make will be delayed. •jii , c 1 -l I u • J'* !.rt •i -l}; i • ;< N .if: •il 1• V'-l' 275-20thStf«M, Brooklyn, N.Y. 1121B Saabters VMfa^ and Parakm Plans I ;Enrollment-8enefic{«ry Card CHECK ONE MIDDLE INIYIAE ' - Union Book# teilrv 5." - , : V I ^j " ' / First Year of S!U, IBU Employment • : ' , _ _ K List Below Names of Your Unmarried Children Under id Yea^ List Names in Order of Age y-Oldest First ,La$t Nerne First Name Yliddle Initial Iv f elationship Son Daughter Month ate of Birth Day • -YearKi ''IWITiAL", '• V" V-I j IEn ANPs i Hfcfc i ci I y "'STJSTE- glPCOUfc: i I'^'OateSigned ___ Member's Signature ; v'"' 'X' k _ ,'5 Address , ' crry STAfi . 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Title A name given to the resource June 1975 Description An account of the resource Headlines: UNEMPLOYMENT AT HIGHEST IN 34 YEARS PAY, VACATION, PENSION, INCREASES WON BRAND BIDS FOR MARITIME REFORM POLICY PANEL REVIEWING U.S. MARITIME POLICIES UNITY IS THE THEME ON MARITIME DAY NAVY HEAD CITES TRANSCOLORADO FOR 'OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE' IN SEALIFT OF S. VIET REFUGEES BRAND HITS WAR RISK INSURANCE FOR 3RD FLAG SHIPS; BACKS BILL SIU SHIPS GET SAFETY AWARDS UIW COORDINATION OF BENEFITS FIVE EARN FULL BOOKS AS EARLY SPRING ARRIVES, LAKES SEAFARERS PREPARE FOR START OF NEW SHIPPING SEASON LABOR DEPARTMENT HONORS SIU OF PUERTO RICO PRESIDENT MAYAGUEZ CREW RELEASED AFTER THREE DAYS OF CAPTIVITY: SEAFARER'S DIARY RECOUNTS ORDEAL A VIABLE MERCHANT MARINE 177 SEAFARERS ATTEND MOBILE MEETING Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 6/1/1975 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXXVII, No. 6 1975 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/b89935df8d0d1be61d2e8b5380f04182.PDF edcdf84fd467b0e138821438a8240b16 PDF Text Text r-r-r wt"-yg* im >,4/, . H I-:' • '••i:^- : • -.•••.• .-• ^4'.'W5HI«» mi^S^^-'Seafarers Conferenee, pr. 13-26f 44'?-' wm ;Sv •••mm See Special Supplement ''ff' L 'r 4"~\>. > ' li^ •• V Mu - •^•'.'a»->^'?/:'^-4-: ''?»• . • W.4' ' L>^' .i; "-t ... Wl^' -...'i-'^T:,.-. -V;; ' ^ ^' - ' •" •'? y'.'^'P A -: ' Ef 4 , syMm ;• sK-^j , ' •: ^•^ . -a • T'51 .^fte ship's committee of the SlU-manned Mayaguez, the vessel seized by Cambodia earlier this month, is shown here in a pic- ture taken at the Taikoo Dockyard in Hong Kong in early April and sent to the LOG shortly before the ship's seizure. The five Seafarers, from the left, are: Andy Anderson, chief steward; Jack MuHis, recertified bosun; Bill Bellinger, cook; Raymond Friedjer.^ ^ '"^•'4E0, and Earl eilboft, able seaman. ~"4 . < O [h/-: -.. -a:. V- S - *I r'' 4%' , il«4 ASX" Seafarers Conference delegates pose on the steps of the Capitol Building during their tour of Washington, D.C. The tour was part of the deiegates's two-week study and re­ view of the SiU and its future. .tev/'r," -- •4:i4:;-. •4Sf U-y^--- Five Win .'vVM |!t:V S>f. ' > » «r -so:, €efs High Sehoof l Diploma See Fage 3 - •Wym ^!\ ' -J. •:4A': ' V m .. -44:-' ' "-Yr: •' * - President's .11 • 1 -from ngun ana s^en. jafsstsb DuwMvjy ' •/ *'"=^ wo«i.ui.... ! shipyard in Brooklyn. N;Y. during a news conference caHsd to ; I announce the reopening of the Yard where nearly -3.000 SIU-.; J-..--: i -*•• v'v4';.v'.h*4''4; •44S:iiWiife.4.4'4^4^ .. 'i iii Thomas Maher •• * S4 ^ . ^ t;. 1« -.vi. ' . •4^4:^ :,'l • A;'4 ' ^r -• • '• -4' • •^ -• • i ,- . : • '4'»4 4'4 ['/I: ''4.:'4 �\ Af iocfcsonW//e NMC Forum Hall Attacks Soviet Rate Cutting Practices •/ .• w I • .1 SIU President Paul Hall, speaking at a National Maritime Council forum in Jacksonville last month, said that pas­ sage of a bill currently pending before the Senate, which would seek to curb Soviet rate cutting practices, is essential to the survival of the American mer­ chant marine. President Hall, in remarks to the gathering of some 800 importers, ex­ porters and freight forwarders present at the dinner forum, noted: would like to say that I be­ lieve the passage of toe bill now before the Senate is really more important to the maritime indus­ try than the Merchant Marine Act of 1970, because the Soviet Union is out to destroy the American merchant marine and our free en­ terprise system. ''They are not entering the maritime field to make a profit— they are entering with a political motive, to destroy competition," Hall said. The bill to which President Hall was referring was introduced earlier this year by Senator Daniel K. Inouye (D.­ Hawaii). It would require that vessels flying the flags of nations other than those of the U.S. and the country di­ rectly involved with the U.S. in the ex­ port and import of goods, must adhere to the rates set by the shipping lines of the trading nations. The bill would also empower the Federal Maritime Commission to reject any rates of "third-flag" carriers that are found to be non-compensatory, or non-equivalent, on a commercial cost basis with American-flag lines and the lines of this nation's trading partners. The Soviet Union is one of the big­ gest "rate cutting" nations engaging ir large scale trade on the high seas. In recent months they have done severe damage to many American shipping companies, notably to Sea-Land Inc. Paul' F. Richardson, president of A^ARIT\W*^ -:•/ - • .:/ 'I . • I- f " SIU President Paul Hall (left) gathers with from left: Wilton B. Jackson, man­ ager of the Overseas Marine Division of E. I, du Pont; Robert J. Bjackwell, assistant secretary of Commerce for maritime affairs, and Paul F. Richardson, president of Sea-Land Services, Inc. at a National Maritime Council forum in Jacksonville, Fla. last month. ^ .-I c • i Sea-Land, another speaker at the Jack­ sonville forum, also came out strongly for the bill proposed by Sen. Inouye. "The American merchant ships have been the innovators in the transport of cargo around the world," Richardson said, "but we cannot compete with the increasing Soviet fleets which move cargoes at a lower rate than we can move it. "We are a part of the free enterprise system and Ve have to operate at a profit to survive. All that we are asking the PRESIDENT'S REPORT: 'I i* 't' Paul Hall Conclude Historic Seafarers Conference Sixty-six rank and file SIU members, in a cooperative effort with officials of our Union, last month concluded an important, democratic and historical Conference of Seafarers at the Harry Lundeberg School in Piney. Point, Md. It was an important Conference because the elected delegates—after carefully studying the present state of the U.S. maritime industry, its development over the years and its prospects for the future—responsibly and intelligently contributed well thought-out recommendations concerning our new contract, our pension, welfare and vacation plans,) and our educational.and political programs. It is these recommendations that the SIU's contract department will use as a firm basis for negotiations with our contracted operators in upcoming contract talks. And it is these recom­ mendations that will help guide the SIU in the expansion of old programs and the development of new ones in the areas of education for the Seafarer and political action in Washington, D.C. It was a democratic Conference because all of the 66 delegates vvere elected at special meetings in SIU ports throughout the country by a compliment of their brother Seafarers. And of these 66 delegates, 22 represented the deck department, 22 represented the black gang, and 22 represented the steward department. Throughout the Conference, as at Union membership meetings, each delegate had an opportunity to make recommendations himself, or rise in favor of or against any or all of the other proposed recommendations. And, it was a democratic Conference because all Seafarers, whether for is that fair-trade standards be en­ acted," he concluded. Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Maritime Affairs Robert J. Blackwell, who served as moderator at the Jack­ sonville forum, also came out in favor of the Inouye bill and decried the So­ viet rate cutting practices. "Their sole purpose is to destroy, by low cargo rates, the merchant fleets of the major non-Communist countries of the world," Blackwell said. Blackwell also said that the next few years "will see significant advances" in the U.S. merchant marine. He said that 90 large merchant vessels are currently under construction in U.S. shipyards at a cost of $4.5 billion and, that many smaller ships are also being built. Blackwell also had high praise for the National Maritime Council, a non­ profit organization composed of all segments of the U.S.-flag maritime in­ dustry, management, labor and govern­ ment, dedciated to maintaining a strong, competitive U.S. merchant ma­ rine. The council holds frequent forums and seminars in major cities throughout the country in an effort to attract and hold the support of American shippers. The SIU often sends representatives to these forums. The day after the Jacksonville forum SIU President Hall attended another NMC gathering in Miami and partici­ pated in a spirited question-and-answer session. elected or not, had a chance to participate through written suggestions on the pre-Conference questionnaires mailed from Union Headquarters to each SIU member. The Conference delegates carefully read and discussed all of these questionnaires, and afterwards adopted many of the proposals. This Conference of Seafarers, too, was an historical Conference because it was conducted at a time when American Seafarers are confronted with the most pressing and complex problems we have ever had to face— problems which threaten the very survival of the U.S. maritime industry. Among them, we are faced with the continuous protection of the Jones Act, one of the most important maritime laws on the books today. In recent years, the multinational oil companies have led the way in a campaign to break the Jones Act, which would allow them to bring foreign-ffag vessels into the U.S. domestic trades. We are also confronted with the monumental problems of stepped-up third-flag operations in the U.S. foreign trades. The unchecked growth of third-flag fleets has steadily pulled the U.S. merchant marine down from world maritime dominance in 1945, to a back seat role in seventh place today. And if allowed to continue their unrestricted operations, third-flag fleets threaten to completely take over the carriage of U.S. foreign commerce. In addition, we face the challenge of a third round in the battle for a fair oil cargo preference law for the United States. And we are confronted with the challenge of an industry which is undergoing revolutionary changes in regard to shipboard technology. These tough challenges add up to more than a continuous fight for jobs and job security for Seafarers. They mean fighting for the preservation of a way of life—our way of life as American Seafarers. At the same time, though, they are challenges that are by no means insurmountable. And by using the same ingredients—unity of purpose and unity of action—that helped us form our Union and fostered its growth, we will meet these challenges head on and ultimately overcome them. It was unity on the part of Seafarers that enabled the SIU to spearhead passage of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970. It was unity on the part of Seafarers that enabled the SIU to coordinate American labor's successful campaign last year for passage of the Energy Transportation Security Act in the House and the Senate. And it was this same kind of unity—Seafarers from all parts of the country standing together and working together—^that made itself evident throughout our recent Conference at which many of the SIU's programs for the future were formulated. It will be unity, too, among our members that will enable us to carry out these vital programs. V In many ways, this Conference will continue to affect the lives pf Seafarers and their families for years to come. Change of address cards on Form 3579 should be sent to Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11232. Published monthly. Second Class postage paid at Brooklyn, N. Y. Vol. XXXVII, No. 5, May 1975. Seafarers Log fage2 I i , V. ir ?'• -r' 1,1 �4¥a*fili5VWI ;ir Held Capfive by Cambodia for 72 Hours : L A • • .' 'ij Crew of Mayaquez Is Alire and Well Ending nearly 72 hours of uncertain captivity by the new Communist Cam= bodian regime, the entire 39-man crew, 28 of them SIU members, of the seized containership, Mayaquez, were safely rescued late Wednesday evening. May 14, E.D.T., by the naval destroyer USS Wilson shortly after militar>' action was carried out by combined U.S. Marine and Air Force units against the Cam bodians. Latest reports say that five U.S. Marines were killed, 13 are missing and 80 wounded, very few seriously during the military assaults. As the LOG goes to press, most of the crew of the Mayaquez are back home .in theU.S. after being flown here from Singapore. According to officials of Sea-Land, the vessel's operator, a company representative met the ship in Singapore, where she was taken after the incident, and the crew was given the choice of repatriating to the U.S. or re­ maining aboard the Mayaquez. The tense three-day drama began to unfold in the early morning hours of May 12 when the Mayaquez's Master Charles T. Miller radioed the company INDEX Legislative News Third-flag bill Page 14 Washington Activities .... Page 8 Union News Seafarers Conference Special Supplement President's Report Page 2 Headquarters Notes ......Page 9 Membership meeting in port of Detroit .Page 4 President's pre-balloting report Page 15 General News Mayaquez crew alive and well Page 3 Seatrain shipyard to reopen Page 5 SIU scholarship winners Back page NMC Jacksonville meeting.Page2 Hall gets Navy League award • Page 5 SIU ship in Vietnam sealift.. Page 7 Seatrade conference ... .^. Page 7 Tulane University transportation ^ discussion .• Page 9 Shipping Dispatchers' Reports ...Page 16 Ships' Committees . .,... Page 6 Ships' Digests ..... ...Page 17 Training and Upgrading •Seafarers participate In bosuns recertification and 'A' seniority ^^ upgrading Pages 10-11 Upgrading class schedule, requirements and application Pages 22-23 GED requirements and application .\ ...Page 22 Membership News " . Brother Maher, 64, gets GED diploma -Page3 New SIU pensioners ... .Page 18 Final Departures ... .Pages 20-21 that his vessel had been fired on by Cambodian gunboats and was being boarded by armed members of the Cambodian Navy. This was the last communique received from the Maya­ quez before her radio was silenced. The Mayaquez, enroute from Hong Kong to Sattahip, Thailand loaded with 225 containers of cargo, was reportedly seized in international waters off the coast of Cambodia in one of the most traveled trade routes in Southeast Asia. It was first throught that the Maya­ quez had been forced .to the port of Kompong Som on the Cambodian mainland, but later reconnaissance by U.S. Air Force spotter planes pin­ pointed the vessel anchored about a mile off Koh Tang Island, 30 miles off the coast of Cambodia in the Gulf of Thailand. The ship was being guarded by a small fleet of Cambodian gunboats, which reportedly fired on and hit one of the spotter planes without causing serious damage to the aircraft. There was no sign of the crew on the deck of the Mayaquez and it could not be de­ termined if the crew was still aboard the vessel at all. President Gerald Ford immediately denounced the vessel's seizure as "an act of piracy." He demanded the "im­ mediate release of the ship," and that "failure to do so would have the most serious consequences." Warships Dispatched President Ford then dispatched U.S. warships, which included the aircraft •>i. carrier USS Coral Sea, to the area and However, at no time did the planes re­ ordered the airlift of 1,100 Marines port seeing the crew aboard the vessel. from Okinawa to U Taphao Air Base Late Tuesday evening, E.D.T., or in Thailand in anticipation of military Wednesday morning Cambodian time, action should diplomatic attempts to re­ U.S. planes reported that the Cambod­ trieve the ship and crew fail. ian gunboats were apparently trying to The sole diplomatic channels open move the crew off the Mayaquez to the mainland. to the U.S. in the incident were through Peking, China, the only government Three Gunboats Sunk that seemed to have any regular com­ President Ford gave the order to munications with Phnom Penh. stop the gunboats' objectives. U.S. Air In response to President Ford's ac­ Force planes first fired warning shots tions, SIU President Paul Hall sent a and fire was returned from the Cam­ telegram to the White House, declaring: bodian vessels. In the exchange that "The military seizure by the Cambod­ followed, three of the gunboats were ian Government of the SS Mayaquez sunk and four others disabled in the is a violation of the concept of freedom water. One of the boats successfully Of the seas and is a hostile and un­ made it to Kompong Som. friendly act. We share your view that - T»Iearly 20 hours later, still with no this is a piratical act. We want you to commitment from the Cambodians to release the ship and its crew, U.S. Ma­ know that we fully support your firm and positive denunciation of this hostile rines landed aboard the Mayaquez action and we are confident that your from helicopters and recaptured the efforts to protect the American citizens vessel, but a complete search of the and the vessel involved will be in this ship showed that no one was aboard her. country's best interest." An assault force of about 200 Ma­ Telegram to Families rines then landed by helicopter on Koh Tang Island to search for the captured SIU President Hall also sent individ­ ual telegrams to the families of the cap­ crew there. They reportedly met heavy tured Seafarers who were aboard the resistance from Cambodian forces sta­ tioned on the island where the U.S. Mayaquez expressing the Union's deep concern over the situation and the forces suffered their casualties. safety of the crew. An air strike against Ream Airport Throughout Monday, May 12 and , near Kompong Som on the Cambodian most of Tuesday, May 13, the U.S. con­ mainland was also carried out by U.S. tinued to operate through diplomatic Air Force planes. channels to resolve the situation, with Shortly after the coordinated military operations began, a small vessel flying no significant results. At all times, U.S. planes kept the Mayaquez in sight. Continued on Page 15 -J 'A ' '''4- ' ': T , n' -ii . i. t- 'K Oldest To Complete HLSS High School Program At 64, Seafarer Gets GED Diploma Brother Thomas Maher at age 64, recently became the oldest Seafarer to earn his high school diploma through the Lundeberg School's General Edu­ cational Development Program. A resident of Virginia, Seafarer Maher was bom in New York and be­ gan his career in the American mer­ chant marine in 1946. "I sailed around the world twice when I was working on the Isthmian Lines," said Brother Maher, "But in recent years, most of my ships have been going to the Far East." When asked if he thought his travels as a Seafarer had helped him in earning his diploma. Brother Maher replied, "Of course. You can't help but leam things when you travel. Travel is a kind of education in itself." According to Seafarer Maher, the new technology on America's merchant ships is what originally brought him to HLS. "I had been sailing as an oiler for years, and I had my pumpman endorse­ ment. But with the new ships I couldn't really use that. I kept thinking about going to the Lundeberg School, and more and more of my shipmates who had been there recommended it. So I decided to give it a try. I went to the school and got my QMED endorse­ ment, and I got so much individual help and encouragement, from all the people there that I got enough confidence to stay and try the GED program." Seafarer Maher added that, "The GED Program here is very good. I'ln so glad I took advantage of it. For the first time now, when I read a book, I really notice the punctuation. I understand math and language much better, too.In fact, I actually enjoy math." Brother Maher also- commented on what the Limdeberg School meant to him as a Seafarer. He said, "I can re­ member the old days when things were so different. I see the youngsters at the Lundeberg School studying Union His­ tory and I think T lived through some of those things.' Today we've got really good people at HLS to help Seafarers like me—^people like Mrs. Glazer in the Reading Lab, and Miss Grotzky, who taught me grammar. And of course, Mrs. Nalen, who gave me so much en­ couragement. "I'm proud of the Lundeberg School and I'm proud of what it's doing for Seafarers and for our industry." The GED program at the Lundeberg School is open to all Seafarers—regard­ less of age—who do not have a high school diploma. (For requirements and application for GED program, see page 22.) For Seafarer Thomas Maher (second from right). "Happiness Is a GED Diploma". At 64, Brother Maher became the oldest SIU member to receive his high school diploma through the Lundeberg School's General Educa­ tional Development program. Sharing Seafarer Maher's happiness are. from left: Mike Sacco. vice president of HLSS; Hazel Brown, president of the School, and Margaret Nalen. director of academic education. Page3 May, 1975 inkL. I i. �Seafarer Yehia Saeed is sihipped aboard the SlUcontracted George Gable by SlU representative Roy Boudreau. Union officials in the port of Detroit conduct membership meeting to keep the Detroit membership up-^odate on all the Union's activities. From the left are: Fred Farnen, Great Lakes vice-president RoyBoudreau, recording secretary: Jack Bluitt, meeting chairman, and Carl Peth, reading clerk. i 1 •i ... i Great Lakes Seafarers gather in the port of Detroit Union hall to participate in the democratic process of the Union. i 'i I Seafarer Frank Davis, who sails as QMED and electrician, asks the chair for a clarification of the contract. Detroit Member s Meet; Fitting Out Near Completion J •I fitting out on the Great Lakes just about completed, Lakes Seafarersare anticipating a good, extended work season which will continue through the TT Summer and into next Winter. Many Great Lakes members utilize their off-season well by using the time to upgrade their professional skills at the Lundeherg School in Piney Point. As in all SIU ports, the Union conducts a monthly membership meeting to keep Seafarers, living in the Detroit area, upto-date on relevant developments in the maritime industry. The Detroit meeting, held on the first Friday after the first Sunday of each month, last month included reports on the Union's finances; the SIU Welfare, Pension and Vacation plans; educational opportunities for Seafarers, and the Union's legislative efforts on the political front in Washington, D.C. ^ After membership meeting, retired Seafarers John White, left, and Joe Gorney, right, get together with still actively sailing wheelsman Raymond Garlow,' center. Brother White, who retired m 1973, used to sail as cook and Brother Gorney, a 1967 retiree sailed as able seaman. Page 4 - (T ^ Great Lakes Seafarer Ed Lombardi raises hand to nriake motion to the chair at the April Detroit membership meeting. Seafarers Log J 'vj.'i Kni'iV �ssaeamtB I' I}-' • J Jobs for UIW Brothers Shipyard to Reopen; $40-M Loan OK'd The Federal Government's Depart­ ment of Commerce announced May 14 the approval of a $40-million loan guarantee for Seatrain Shipbuilding Corp. which will enable the company to reopen its facilities at the Brooklyn (N.Y.) Navy Yard, resume construc­ tion on the two uncompleted super­ tankers there and rehire a majority of the SlU-affiliated United Industrial Workers of America (UIW) who have been furloughed. The loan guarantee was made by the Commerce Department's Economic Development Administration. It comes after a three-and-a-half month period of idleness for some 1,800 UIW mem­ bers who were furloughed late in Janu­ ary. Prior to that Seatrain was forced to layoff some 1,300 men because of fi­ nancial difficulties. Since the massive layoffs began, UIW and Seatrain officials have held numer­ ous meetings with high government officials and Congressional representa­ tives in an effort to obtain government assistance for Seatrain. In announcing the approval of the loan guarantee. Acting Secretary of Commerce John K. Tabor said, "Be­ cause of serious financial difficulties the Seatrain company was forced to fur­ lough close to 3,100 workers at its facility in the Brooklyn Navy yard. Our action today will put a high percentage of these workers back to work. "These workers," Tabor went on to say, "are people who were formerly un­ skilled, and through various Federal manpower programs became skilled craftsmen. I am delighted, and I am sure they are, that they will be going back to work, using their new skills, soon." Joseph Kahn, chairman of the Board of Seatrain Lines, said that the com­ pany hoped to reopen the Yard and start recalling workers approximately two weeks after the announcement of the government's assistance. While it is not certain how many men will be re­ hired, it is hoped that the majority of workers who were furloughed will even­ tually be able to return to their jobs. Workers will be rehired on a seniority basis, as per the contract. Among those present at the shipyard on the day of the announcement were: SIU Vice President and UIW National Director Frank Drozak, Assistant Sec­ retary of Commerce for Maritime Af­ fairs Robert J. Blackwell, EDA Deputy Secretary Jeff Cahill, Seatrain Lines Board Chairman Joseph Kahn, Sea­ train Lines President Howard Pack, Seatrain Shipbuilding Corp. President John A. Serrie and Sen. James L. Buck­ ley (Cons.-N.Y.). Senator Buckley was one of the mem­ bers of Congress who was instrumental in convincing government officials that making a loan guarantee for Seatrain was extremely important for the work­ ers involved and the surrounding com­ munity. Commenting on the impending re­ opening of the Yard Sen. Buckley said: "This is happy news. The day would not have arrived except for the tremen­ dous cooperation between management, labor and goveaiment." Buckley went on to say that he hoped the Yard would "continue on through the years and give new lifeblood to the community." t-..- Chisholm, Richmond Statement Representatives Shirley Chisholm (D.-N.Y.) and Fred Richmond (D.N.Y.), who represent the shipyard area ill Congress, and who also played a large role in pressing the government to come to the assistance of Seatrain, is­ sued a joint statement on the action. "We are pleased that the workers at Seatrain will soon be returning to their jobs at the Brooklyn Navy Yard," the statement read. "These layoffs have al­ ready had a profound effect on the economy of many of our communities in Brooklyn which are in the midst of a severe depression. "The decision to guarantee a Federal loan for Seatrain is a step towards re­ viving the burden of unemploymen. which has already reached catastrophic proportions in our inner cities," the statement contined. "This loan restores the viability of the Navy Yard and is a step toward alleviating the effects of our current economic recession." 1 Jit !i(i i 5! XI: I if if Hall Cefs Navy League Thompson Award SIU President Paul Hall was honored last month by the 73rd Annual Con­ vention of the Navy League of the United States for his "outstanding civil­ ian leadership toward furthering the understanding of the importance of seapower to the United States." The Navy League convention, high­ lighted by an address from President Gerald R. Ford, presented SIU Presi­ dent Hall the Robeft M. Thompson Award, one of 12 prestigious awards given annually for personal achieve­ ments in leadership in maritime af­ fairs, science, community service and literature. In accepting the award. President Hall declared that "no nation can expect to remain a first-rate world power with­ out a strong national program for seapower," and he pledged the SIU's continued willingness to cooperate with the Navy League "to restore our nation as a leading, global maritime power." President Ford, delivering the key­ note address at the New Orleans-based convention, extended his personal con­ gratulations to Hall, and asserted: "This is a well-deserved tribute to a great union leader and a great Ameri­ can—a man who has done as much as anyone to keep America's merchant fleet alive and well during challenging times. He is a man who believes in America, has fought for America and will continue to be in the leadership in keeping America strong." President Ford also cited some of the problems facing the American merchant marine and Naval seapower today, and imperatively stated: "Let it never be said that our gen­ eration allowed American seapower to erode into a second-class status. Let it never be said that we permitted our merchant fleet to disappear by attrition. "Only a strong America ... can be an effective force for peace in the troubled modern world. And a strong Navy and merchant marine are essential to a strong America." After President Ford's address, the annual convention of the Navy League, May, 1975 Secretaryofthe Navy William Middendorf, right, congratulates SIU President Paul Hall on the award he received from the Navy League of the United States for his "outstanding civilian leadership toward furthering the under­ standing of the importance of seapower to the United States." concern over the decline in the number a 45,000-member organization created nearly three quarters of a century ago of active naval vessels in service, and to educate the public about "the de­ the fact that American flagships carry pendence of the nation on seapower," less than 6 percent of the nation's im­ adopted a number of important resolu­ ports and exports, reflected that pre­ tions concerning the health and de­ sently "there is no adequate articulation of naval policy either on the strength velopment of the American merchant of our naval forces or on the extent to marine. which American-built ships, flying the Among the resolutions, the league American-flag and manned by Ameri­ pledged to work for "the creation of a can seamen, shall carry waterbome Department of Ocean Affairs ... which could best implement a national ocean foreign trade." This resolution carried policy and coordinate all maritime the league's support for the transport of increased amounts of American serviees." A vigorous effort to inform the Amer­ cargo on ships built and registered in ican public both of the nation's grow­ the U.S., crewed by U.S. citizens. ing dependence on foreign sources for vital materials, and the need for a strong Below is the text of the words con­ tained in the award presented to SIU Navy and merchant marine "eapable of ensuring the safe arrival of these basic President Paul Hall by the Navy League materials," was also resolved by the of the United States on Apr. 24, 1975. Throughout his life he has dedicated league convention. The convention delegates, expressing his efforts to the development and maintenance of a strong U.S. maritime industry—one that will greatly benefit the nation's defense as well as its eco­ nomic security. In the process, he has looked beyond his concern for the welfare of the American maritime work­ ers, whom he represents so ably, to the best interests of the nation and the preservation of the ocean power upon which this nation has relied for its existence for the past two centuries. As an articulate spokesman for a strong maritime industry, he has addressed Congressional committees, schools, universities, and citizen groups of all kinds. He has worked to generate sup­ port not only for the U.S. merchant marine but for the needs of the Navy, and of the fishing, oceanography and offshore mineral industries. He has manifested his belief that only by the development of all of these areas can the United States maintain its position as a world sea power leader. By word and deed he has provided outstanding civilian leadership to insure that the maritime industry will continue working together, despite likes or dislikes, to achieve the common goal of a com­ pletely revitalized, globally competitive merchant marine. , - .'V f - -H: •i'i-:v 131 ••Ij Li •(' X -P' [I In order to better meet the needs of Union membei^ the SIU has moved Its Tampa operations from M2 Hanisoa St. to 2610 W» Kennedy Blvd. The new zip code is 33609 and the new telephone number is: (813) 8701601. • The Unioii feels that in this new fa­ cility, it win be better able to service aU the members'needs. SIU Executive Vice President Cal Tanner is in charge of the Tampa hall fbllowing the death of Brother Bennle Gonzalez who had been port agent there for oeoH, ten yenrs. Page 5 • "•LI i'"" W\ �The Committee Page San Francisco Committee Recertified Bosun Frank Teti (center) ship's chairman of the containership SS San Francisco (Sea-Land) at a payoff on Apr. 28 in the port of New York before layup following a run to the Mediterranean. Other members of the Ship's Committee are, from left: Educational Director Ray Mathews; Steward Delegate Paul Kent; Deck Delegate Mike Carlisle, and Engine Delegate John Day. Seattle Committee In the messroom of the C4 SS Seattle (Sea-Land) at a payoff In the port of New York on Apr. 17 is (2nd left) Recertified Bosun John Carey, ship's chair­ man, with the Ship's Committee of from left: Engine Delegate G. Weaver, Deck Delegate Leo Derstler, and Steward Delegate Pedro Sanchez. The ship was on a coastwise run. Jacksonville Committee Portmar Committee At the far left is Recertified Bosun Irwin S. Moen, ship's chairman of the 04 SS Portmar (Calmar) on a coastwise run with the Ship's Committee of, from left: Chief Steward Sidney Gamer, secretary-reporter; Steward Delegate Melvin Knickman; Engine Delegate Robert Raymer and Deck Delegate Bruce Vain. The ship paid off in the port of Baltimore on Mar. 27. Recen'tly RecenTfie«4l«stiffa^e^omez ( of the containership'SS Jacksonville (Sea-Land), at a payoff on May 8 in the port of New York with the Ship's Committee of (seated I. to r.): Chief Steward Henry Galicki, secretary-reporter, and Engine Delegate Genaro Rivera, both reading the Seafarers LOG, and (standing I. to r.): Steward Delegate Anthony Gregoire, Gomez, and Deck Delegate P. Del Valle. The vessel is a coastwise run. Los Angeles Committee San Juan Co^mmittee Far right is Recertified Bosun Robert "Bob" Gorbea, ship's chairman of the C4J SS San Juan (Puerto Rico Marine) at a payoff on Apr. 29 in the port of New York with the Ship's Committee of, from left: Steward Delegate Benny Santos; Chief Steward Frank Baja; Deck Delegate James Galloway, and En­ gine Delegate Jack Fitzgerald. The vessel was formerly named the SS Chicago. Page 6 Recertified Bosun Calvain E. James (standing far right) ship's chairman of the SS Los Angeles (Sea-Land) at a payoff on Apr. 24 in the port of New York after a Med run. Other members of the Ship's Committee are from left: Deck Delegate Vlachos Konstaninos, Steward Delegate N. Quinones and Engine Delegate Edward L. Atkins. SlU Patrolman Ted Babkowski is seated far right. Seafarers Log �H- / Tanker Slump Is Seatrade Confab Topic lf: Sec. Blackwell Asserts 40 Ships Could Be Laid Up The depressed state of the world and American tanker markets and their prospects for the future were the main areas of discussion at a Seatradesponsored business conference held last month at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City. Among the speakers who addressed the conference were SIU President Paul Hall, Robert J. Blackwell, U.S. assist­ ant secretary of Commerce for mari­ time affairs; Melvin A. Conant of the Federal Energy Administration and Philip J. Loree, chairman of the multi- Trahscolorado Evacuates Vietnamese Refugees national oil company-funded Federa­ tion of American Controlled Shipping, formerly known as the American Committeee fpr Flags of Necessity. Commenting on the present state of the tanker market. Secretary Blackwell said that 31 American-flag tankers were presently laid up and noted that in the next few months this number could rise to 40 idle tankers with an aggregate tonnage of 1.8 million deadweight tons. Blackwell also stated that the Ameri­ can shipbuilding industry was hurting from the depressed tanker market, and reported that contract orders for five 89,000-deadweight ton tankers, sched­ uled to be built at Todd Shipyards in San Pedro, Calif., had been canceled. Noting similar problems in the world tanker market. Secretary Blackwell pre­ dicted: "I do not foresee any additional crude oil carriers being built for the U.S. foreign trade until the present world surplus is worked off." Responding to these issues, SIU President Paul Hall reaffirmed the absolute necessity of a fair oil cargo preference law, calling for 30 percent of all U.S. oil imports to be carried on U.S. flagships, if the American tanker fleet is to survive, and if the American shipbuilding industry, which has made significant strides forwara since passage of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970, is to continue to move ahead. President Hall told the conference that the major oil companies have con­ sistently opposed fair cargo preference for the U.S., while at the same time quietly supporting efforts of Arab na­ tions to build up tanker fleets capable of carrying large percentages of ex­ ported Mideast oil. President Hall also declared that if the multinational oil companies do not begin to cooperate more in solving the nation's economic and energy problems they face the definite prospect of in­ creased control of their oil operations. He said the recent repeal of the oU depletion allowance, which will cost the oil companies nearly $2 billion more in taxes each year, is an example of the people's frustration with the multina­ tional firms. Federal Energy Administration of­ ficial Melvin Conant, and Federation of American Controlled Shipping Chair­ man Philip Loree, whose organization is made up of the big oil firms owning and operating the huge, competition stifling runaway flag-fleets, both took stands against enactment of oil cargo preference for the U.S. The SS Transcolorado (Hudson Waterways) participated In the U.S. rescue operation of refugees from South Vietnam. Seafarers had altered the vessel's The SlU-contracted SS Transcolo­ rado (Hudson Waterways) carried pipes to carry fresh water to the thousands of South Vietnamese refu­ evacuees sheltered from the hot sun gees, including a blessed event, to under rigged canvas awnings on deck. Orote Point, Guam on May 10 from Hudson Waterways received a tele­ Subic Bay, the Philippines. gram from U.S. Navy Admiral J. L. The €-4 docked with one more HoUoway III praising the rescue oper­ passenger than she had when she left ation which he termed "difficult and the Philippines when a boy, sub­ complex." Admiral Holloway also sequently named John Colorado Than, singled out the men involved in the was born in international waters. rescue, and said that the operation will The refugees, half of them children, "stand as a tnbute to the courage, had been on hoard the MSG ship for a determination and perseverance" of the period of 5-10 days. Decks and holds operating forces involved. were littered with such debris as motor­ cycles, straw hats, empty food pack­ The Transcolorado has been in­ ages, sandals, jackets and even a sew­ volved in the refugee sealift from Viet­ ing machine. nam since early April. l| .>|MI -11 -. ill t' 11 ^ 'T ;V JI '&|| -J. SIU President Paul Hall cites the importance of a fair oil cargo preference law in overcoming the problems facing the American tanker market at the Seatrade-sponsored conference last month in New York. •'n ^i SIU Receives Education Award South Vietnamese woman arrives in Guam with her four children and posses­ sions after being rescued in American sea-lift operation and transported from the Philippines. The Seafarers International Union was presented a special award "for offering educational opportimity to youth" through the SIU's annual col­ lege scholarship program by the Edu­ cational and Cultural Fund of the New York City-based Local 3 of the Inter­ national Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. The award, presented by former New York Mayor Robert Wagner at the IBEW Local's 27th Annual Schol­ arship Awards Breakfast held Apr. 19, was accepted by SIU President Paul Hall "in behalf of the professional sailors of the SIU and their children." The 38,000-member Local 3, the largest local in the coimtry, also pre­ sented special educational awards to the Drug and Hospital Workers Union, , Local 1199, and Ae New York Times May, 1975 "li.; -A ' .,Vv •A',- for their individual college scholarship programs. Local 1199 has had their scholar­ ship fund since 1968 for children of their members, and the New York Times has been presenting scholarships to their workers' children since 1964. The SIU's annual program, in existence since 1953, gives both SIU members and the dependents of Seafarers a chance to compete for the scholarship awards. \U .. 1 r• M The SIU received the educational award at the same time as the Union was preparing to select the five winners of this year's $10,000 SIU college scholarship grants. See the back page of this issue of the LOG for the com­ plete story about the winners of this 'year's SIU scholarships. - H , JS Page 7 I �5 Win $10,000 SSU ScholGrships; One ci Seafnrei' {Continued from back page) since 1947. The 49-year old Seafarer sails as both able-seaman and bosun. (' 1st IBU Dependent to Win "She is one of the finest young ladies who has ever attended Trenton High School," says school principal Neil Van Riper of scholarship winner Barbara Bernard. Ranking tenth in her graduat­ ing class of 580 students, Barbara is a well deserved recipient of the $10,000 award. She is also the first dependent of an IBU member to win the scholarship. Barbara plans to study pharmacy at Wayne State University in Detroit, Mich. Her outside activities show keen interests in music, art and athletics. She is studying piano and organ, and uses her talent practically as a church or­ ganist. Barbara's music instructor says she is "already a fine musician." Barbara's father, 45-year old Boat­ man Lawrence Bernard, has been a member of the SlU-affiliated Inland Boatmen's Union since 1962. Before that. Brother Bernard also sailed with the SIU. Presently, he is working for Great Lakes Towing and is specially skilled as a salvage diver. Career of Psychology Although bom in New York City, scholarship winner Ana Pinilla has lived 16 of her 17 years in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico. With outside interests in swimming and tennis, Ana plans to use her $10,000 grant to pursue a major in psychology at the Universidad de Puerto Rico. From there she hopes to continue her education in either Mexico Seafarer Ventura Gilabert and cook and baker. Brother Pinilla was bom in San Juan, moved to New York, and then moved back again to Puerto Rico where he has permanently settled. The SIU extends its sincerest con­ gratulations to these scholarship win­ ners and their iamilies, ai.d hopes that all their educational goals will be achieved. > FOWT Crads at Lundeberg Seafarer Louis Pinilla or Spain and work for a Masters Degree and then a doctorate in clinical psy­ chology. Ana is an almost straight 'A' student at the Colegio De La Milagrosa High School in Rio Piedras and she achieved excellent scores on the College En­ trance Examination Boards. Her father, 58-year old Seafarer Louis Pinilla has been a member of the SIU since 1943 and sails in the steward department as chief steward, chief cook Reading Instructress (center) Pat Glazer poses prettily last month with (far right) FOWT Instructor Jack Purcell and the latest class of fireman-watertender graduates of the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. From left are: Raymond Hipp; Olman Morales; 0. Killen, and Peter Moore. Jones Act Washington Activities By B. Rocker V Maritinie Authorirations On Apr. 17,. the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee reported out the 1976 Merchant Marine Authorization Bill. The authorization would provide funds through the Maritime Administration for operating differential subsidies, construction differential subsidies and Title XI mortgage guarantees for new construction. Under the provisions of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970, the goal was to build 300 new ships in 10 years. These ships were to replace and supplementthe shrinking U.S. fleet. Title XI funds guarantee shipbuilding loans, and have been very valuable in the expansion of new vessel construction. H.R. 3902 would authorize $7 billion for Title XI—increase of $2 billion—and $240 million for construction differential subsidies. The Senate bill, S. 1542, was passed by voice vote on Apr. 29 and sent to the House, It provides for $8 billion in Title XI, $195 million for CDS and $315.9 million for ODS., The House can vote on the Senate bill or can vote on H.R. 3902 and then go to a joint conference committee to resolve any differences. Collier Carbon, a subsidiary of Union Oil Company, was granted a waiver of the Jones Act six months ago to carry anhydrous ammonia between Alaska and the Pacific Northwest. The Treasury Department granted Collier an openended waiver that could be extended to two years, with no requirement that the company build a U.S.-flag vessel. Close observation of repeated attempts over several years leads us to believe that these are deliberate efforts to break the Jones Act, and frequently they can be traced to oil companies. Senator Magnuson (D-Wash.) has introduced S. 1543 to assure compliance with the Jones Act in Alaska trade. Under Section 27 of the Merchant Marine Act of 1920, Jones Act requirements do not apply to merchandise shipped from the U.S. over Canadian National Railway to Alaska. The Magnuson bill would close this loophole which is particularly important now with the Alaska pipeline being built and Canadian National Railway planning to increase its service to Canada. Fishermen's Compensation Witnesses for the Departments of Commerce, Justice and State opposed three bills, in hearings before the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee, which would provide compensation to U.S. fishermen whose vessels or gear are damaged by foreign fishing vessels. They argued that the bills would be inflationary at a time when the President is asking Congress to hold the budget down. Further, they claimed that it would be difficult to validate claims; that in cases where loans were to be extended, there is no basis to review the ability of the recipient to repay; and that there appeared to be no geographical restrictions. The Executive Secretary of the Atlantic Offshore Fish & Lobster Association was the only witness who spoke in favor of the bills. He said that most of the fishermen are individual owner-operators who "put all their personal posses­ sions on the line" to obtain financing. They try to fish on waters where the huge, foreign trawlers cannot destroy their property, but safe areas are less productive, he argued. Further Committee action is necessary before the bills can be reported out to the House. Railway Rates Senator Taft (R-Ohio) has reintroduced tjie Modern Railway Transportation Act which would give rail lines the right to abandon unproductive branch lines and would divest ICC of all ratemaking authority. Another bill, H.R. 6351, was introduced by Brock Adams, (D-Wash.) Called the Railroad Improvement Act of 1975, it would permit railroads to raise rates to the 7 percent maximum, but would not allow them to lower rates. To Protect Your TaxBiU Job Security in The Tax Reduction Act .of 1975,-signed by President Ford on Mar, 29, will eliminate many of the tax loopholes enjoyed by the multinational oil companies. Included among the tax breaks modified or repealed was the provi­ sion which deferred U.S. taxation of profits of American-owned foreign ship­ ping operations. The jiew law provides that foreign shipping profits realized by an American corporation are to be taxed the same as American shipping. the Fight for Fauorable Legislation Seafarers are ur^d to contribute to SPAD. it is the way to have your voice heard and to keep your union effective in the fight for legislation to protect the security of every Seafarer and his family. Seafarers Log Pages -' - �I wish to express my sincere thanks and appreciation to the 66 SIU mem­ bers who served as delegates and worked so hard to make the Conference a meaningful and successful gathering of Seafarers. It was a pleasure working with these solid Union men. In addition to my report on the Piney Point Conference, I have a few other important items to report on from Headquarters. Headquarters Notes by SIU Vice President Frank Drozak g: ft: i Throughout the history of our Union, Seafarers have been confronted with—and have successfully overcome—many pressing problems affecting the SIU as an integral part of the U.S. maritime industry. Yet they are the same kind of problems that have done irreparable damage to the pension, welfare and job security structures of some other unions. The SIU has been successful in meeting our challenges because SIU mem­ bers have always shown both the responsibility to try and understand our problems and the intelligence to act in a manner that would benefit the majority of Seafarers in the greatest number of ways. I just recently returned from the two-week long Seafarers Conference at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md., and the 66 SIU members who served as the elected delegates showed throughout the Con­ ference this same kind of responsibility and rational action that has enabled the SIU to successfully meet our problems in the past. (See special supple­ ment in this issue of the LOG.) ^ In addition, these 66 Seafarers attending the Conference showed a sincere interest in maldng the Conference a success by drafting suggestions and recom­ mendations that fairly and accurately reflected the needs and desires of the majority of the SIU membership. As a result of these proposals, covering such areas as wages, overtime, pension, welfare and vacation, shipping rules, work rules and job jurisdiction, the SIU's contract department will soon be going into negotiations with our contracted operators with the most firm foundation for negotiations we have ever had—a foundation built by the democratic action of the SIU member­ ship. Consequently, our new contract will be a good contract and a sound con­ tract, one which will continue to meet the needs of Seafarers throughout its duration. FIREFIGHTING NOW A 2-DAY COURSE The SIU's important course of instruction in firefighting, which has been just a one-day course conducted at the U.S. Maritime Administration's kcility in Earle, N.J., has now been expanded to a two-day session. Under the new course outline, the first day of the consecutively-held twoday program will consist of classroom work at the Harry Lundeberg School. The second day will be entirely devoted to practical firefighting training at the MARAD-administered school in Earle, N.J. The only scheduled dates so far for the new two-day course are June 2, 3. I will keep you posted on new upcoming dates. I urge all Seafarers to participate in this important safety course as soon as possible. If you wish to attend the June 2, 3 class, contact as SIU repre­ sentative immediately. NEW CONSTRUCTION The Zapata Ranger, a 35,0d0-ton tanker, was christened May 17 on the West Coast. She is the first of four of these class tankers that will be operated by Zapata and manned by SIU members. try has almost one-third of its inde­ pendently owned tanker fleet laid up and better than 5,000 shipyard work­ ers without jobs. "And while around the world," Half said, "nation after nation is enacting cargo preference laws that mandate their cargoes be carried on their own fleets, the United States continues to neglect to enact policies designed to build a strong merchant marine." These laws, as well as centralized maritime agencies and other policies that seek to build strong merchant fleets, contribute to these nations' economic well-being and security. If the U.S. merchant marine is to grew in the same manner, America needs a national cargo preference policy, a unified maritime agency, legislation to counter the rate-cutting 'A' SENIORITY UPGRADING Six more Seafarers graduated this month from the SIU's 'A' Seniority Upgrading program. These men are now full book members of this Union in good standing. They now enjoy better job opportunities and can remain on a vessel for as long as they wish. I urge all Seafarers who are eligible for this program, and who have not already applied, to do so as soon as possible. practices of Russian and other thirdflag fleets in the U.S. liner trade, and the means to curb the power of the oil companies "who have contributed so much to the demise of the U.S. fleet," President Hall pointed out. "In spite of these setbacks," Hall continued, "the merchant marine has managed to stay alive." "In fact," he said, "there are pre­ sently several encouraging signs that the American merchant marine can revitalize itself." NMC's Success These signs include the National Maritime Council's success in increas­ ing U.S. cargo carriage from 3.6 per­ cent in 1972 to over 6.4 percent today, the new-found stability of the maritime industry, the innovations of U.S. ship­ builders, and the new numbers of congressmen and government officials who are beginning to recognize the problems of the U.S. merchant marine. "Thus," Hall said, "we can point to much progress in the U.S. maritime industry, despite our problems. If we can further capitalize on our successes, while putting our present problems behind us, the nation and our security will be the greatest benefactors." Joining Hall on the panel were W. J. Amos, Jr., president of Lykes Bros. Steamship Co.; Helen Delich Bentley, chairwoman of the Federal Maritime Commission, and Congresswoman Leonor Sullivan (D-Mo)., chairwoman of the House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. National Maritime Day To commemorate the vital role of the American merchant maime in war arid peace. President Gerald Ford has proclaimed May 22 as National Maritime Day. The presidential proclamation, issued annually since 1933, requests all Ameri­ cans to honor the merchant marine by displaying the flag at their homes on this day, and urges all ships sailing under the American flag to observe dress ship customs. The proclamation reads in part: "To promote public recognition of the importance of the American merchant marine, the Congress in 1933 designated the anniversary of the beginning of the first transatlantic voyage by a steamship, the Savannah, on May 22, 1819, as National Maritime Day, and requested the President to issue a proclamation annually in observance of that day (48 Stat. 73, 36 U.S.C. 145). "Now, therefore, I, Gerald R. Ford, President of the UnitecfStates of America, do hereby urge the people of the United States to honor our American merchant marine on May 22j 1975, by displaying the flag of the United States at their homes and other suitable places, and I request that all ships sailing under the American flag dress ship on that day." Congresswoman Leonor Sullivan (D-Mo.), chairwoman of the House Mer­ chant Marine and Fisheries Committee, joins SIU President Paul Hall on a panel addressing the twenty-sixth annual Institute of Foreign Transportation and Port Operations held at Tulane University In New Orleans. Pages May, 1975 I'f; ' I BOSUN RECERTIFICATION PROGRAM With the graduation of the 22nd class from the Bosun Recertification Pro­ gram at the Headquarters' membership meeting this month, 236 SIU bosuns have successfully completed the program. We have had many reports from ships' captains and company officials praising our recertified bosuns for the fine job they are doing as the head of the unlicensed crew. And the significant cut in shipboard beefs and contrac­ tual disputes aboard ships manned by recertified bosuns demonstrates the fine job they are doing as chairmen of the ships' committees. Maritime Reforms Needed, Hail Tells Tulane Group SIU President Paul Hall, serving as a member of a panel composed of in­ fluential maritime representatives, ad­ dressed the 26th annual Institute of Foreign Transportation and Port Oper­ ations held earlier this month at Tulane University in New Orleans. The panel discussion, considering "Our Maritime Status — Today and Tomorrow," was held on the last day of the week-long conference. Reviewing the present state of the maritime industry. President Hall re­ marked that "no other industry has taken the beating in recent months that the U.S. maritime industry has endured." Suffering from a decline in cargoes due to the recession and the fall in oil consumption which has severely affected the tanker market, this indus­ 'tt 4 �22nd Class Graduates Fram Bosuns Program Burton Hiish Burton "Tony" Hirsh, 58, has been a member of the SIU since 1939, and began going to sea as a member of the old ISU in 1936. Brother Hirsh, who has been sailing as bosun since the 1940's, ships from the port of Balti­ more. A native of Philadelphia he now makes his home in Wells Tannery, Pa. with his wife Juanita. John Dalies Seafarer John Davies, 47, has \ been a member of \the Siu for 30 j years, and has been I sailing as bosun for j the past six. A na\tive of Pennsylva­ nia, he now makes his home in Rot­ terdam, Holland. Brother Davies ships from the port of New York. Egon Christiansen Seafarer Egon Christiansen, 46, \ has been a member of the SIU since 1962, and has been sailing as bosun since 1968. A na­ tive of Denmark, he ./ now ships from the port of San Fran­ cisco where he makes his home. : i I ii. Kasinoin Amat Seafarer Kasmoin Amat, 54, has been sailing with the SIU since 1953, and has been shipping as bosun for the past two years. A native ^ of the Philippines, he now ships from the port of New York where he makes his home with his wife Maria. John Gianniotis Seafarer John Gianniotis, 51, has been a member of the SIU since 1951, and started sailing as bosun about eight years ago. A native of Greece, he now makes his home in Astoria, N.Y. with his wife Zoitsa. Brother Gianniotis ships from the port of New York. Joseph Gavin H Seafarer Joseph Gavin, 50, started sailing with the SIU i in 1943, and began \ shipping as bosun I in 1953. A native of Wilkes Barre, Pa., Brother Gavin now makes his home in Arlington, Tex. He ships from the port of Houston. Bflly Nnckols Seafarer Billy Nuckols, 49, has been sailing with the SIU for 28 years, and started sailing as bosun 10 years ago. A native of Amsted, West Virginia, he con­ tinues to make his home there with his wife Helen. Brother Nuckols ships from the port of New York. Charles Boyle Seafarer Charlie Boyle, 49, has been [ a member of the SIU since 1951, J and started shipping as bosun 10 ^ years ago. A native of New York, he now ships from .BHH the port of New Or­ leans where he makes his home. Leonard Suchocki Seafarer Leonard Suchocki, 52, has been a member of the SIU since 1943, and began sailing as bosun in 1946. A native of Penn­ sylvania, he now makes his home in Novado, Calif, with his wife Gail. Brother Suchocki ships from the port of San Francisco. ChariesFrey Seafarer Charles Frey, 58, has been a member of the SIU since 1943, and has been sail­ ing as bosun for the past 20 years. A na­ tive of Columbus, Ohio, he now makes his home in Altoona, Fla. with his wife Louise. Brother Frey ships from the port of Jacksonville. Robert Broadus Seafarer Robert Broadus, 51, joined the SIU in 1943, and began sailing as bosun 25 years ago. A native of Mobile, he ships from that port and continues to make his home there with his wife Mattie. Melville McKinney Seafarer Melville McKinney, 49, has been shipping with the SIU since 1947, and started scaling as bosun in 1953. A native of Indiana, he now makes his home in Camden, N.J. with his wife Florence. Brother McKinney ships from the port of Philadelphia. ar, Jose, New Yosk tilen, EIUK;, San Francibco Seattle Jolm, Houston t, Ki^nloin, New Yolk a, Alfred, Norfolk, Anderson, Edgar, New YoA AnnJs, Ckorge, New Orleanti Armada, Alfonso, l^fimore' Atkinson, David, SeaMk^ Baker, ESmer, Houston PoglisI, Joseph, New York _ BuiUamyihnnu^ San Franciic^ Il^lch, Anthoiiy, NMvCWearMfg R^ris, Hbirace, Hanback, Burt, New York Rallo, Salvador, New Orleans Colson, lames, Seattfe Mufineau, Tom, Seattle Han^edt, Alfred, New York Reeves, lYilllam, Mobile Cooper, Fred, Mobile Harvey, Lee J., New Orieans Mattioir, Gaetano, New York Riciibiiig^JiiMeph, Mobile Craddock, Edwin, New Urteami Hazel, John, New Orleans ;:;Mrt|asl^ Olie^': BJhn, Ewing, New Orleaiis Curry, Leon, Jacksonville Hellman, Karl, Seattle McCollom, John, Boston Riley, William, San FnrachKo Dakin, Eugene, BtHton Hicks, Donaid, New York iMcGinnis, ArthHT, New Cl^e^BS Ri^tlkjtte, Albert,San Fraricisfco lYAmico, Cbarles, Houston Hitbum, Thomas. Mobile McKinney, Melville, Pfailadeipfila Rivera, Alfonso, San Juan Dstauneyer, Dan, New York HiB, Charles, Hoasios. , WSIiaai, Norfolk Kodriques, Lancelot, San Juan BanABl, l^mer,1 Darviile, jRichard, Houston Hitsh, Burton, Baltimore Mettert, Roy, JacksonviOe •:Rodj^^ Ovidfei^N^ Davies, John, Bandog. Merrill, Cbarles, Mobile «wHu, New York ^ Hodg^ Raymond, Moldle Rnjiey, Edward, l^timore Defeado, Julio, New York Hoih^ Raynmnd W., Bidtfmpte Mkbael, Joseph, Baltimore Sanchez, Manuel, New York. Bech!ivanis,Nkliolas, New York Dieklnson, David, Mobile Miller, Clyde, Seattle B, Elbert, Baltimore Beck, Arthur,San Francisco Dkun, James, Mobile Homka, Stephen, New York Srtf, Thomas, Baltimore B^echii^, Marion, Houston Donovan, Joscftfa, Boston . Hovde, Arne, Phliadelphia Mface, Cyrti,San Francisco Seliic, Floyd, San Francisco Be^er, David, Norfolk Mfadouicli, Ernest, New Grleans Sernyk, Peter, New York Beye, Jan, New York Drewes, Peter, New York James, Caivain, New York Moen, Irwin, Baltimore Sheldrake, Peter, Houston Bojko,iBaniey, Dnet, Maurice, Houston Jandora, Stanley, New York Monardo, Sylvester, New Orieans ShortrtI, James, San Francistm Boney, Andrew, Nortotk Dunn, Beverly, Mobile Jansson,Sven,New x'oik Morris, c^wani Jr., Mobile ^ith, Le^r,^?^^ : Boingot, Albert, Mobile Eckert, Ame, Seattle Johnson, Fred, Mobile Morris, William, Baltimore &]^l, Sta^^ FimiGts»b Boyle, Ciiaties, New Orleans Eddtns, John, Baltimore Johnson, Ravai^hn, Houstoi Moss, John, New Orleans Sorel, Johannes, Jacksonville Btendle, Mack, Hou^on Houston Jo^pfe, Leyal, Philadelphia Moyd, Ervifi, Mobile Spuron, John, San Francisco Broadus, Robert, Mobile Faircloth, Cbarles, Mobile Justus, Joe, JacksonvrOe Mullis, James, Mobile Rtoc&marr, Sven, New York Brooks, Tom, New York Ferrera, Raymond, New Orleans Katisson, Bo, New York Many, Ralph, San Francisco Siichocld, Deoiia^, San Frmicj Browning, BaUard, Baltimore Finklea, George, Jacksonville Kcragcoigiou, Antoine, New Odeans Nash, V/alter, New York Sweanngpii^ Barney, Bryan, Ernest, Hoirston , ] Flowers, Eugene, New York Nicholson, Eugene, Baltimore Kerngood, Morton, Baltimore Swideri|l^,|^ YbrY Bryant, Vernon, Tampa Foster, James, Mobile Nielsen, Vagn, New York Kingsiey, Jack, San Francisco Teti, Fratik, New York Fofi, Sebantian, Wilmington Burch, George, New CMeans Nuckols, Billy, New Yorit Kieimola, William, New York Theiss, Roy, Mobile Charles, Jacksonville Burke, Gwige, New York O'Brkii, Wilihim, New York Knoles, Raymond,San Fra^fecisco Thompson, J. R., Houston Burton, Ronal^ New York Funk, William, New York Kocn, John, Mobile O'Connor, William, Seattle Ticer, Dan, San Frandsco Bushong, William,Seattle , Gabagaa, Kenneth, Housto * . 'MM Oiesen, Carl, San Franciscb onis. Perry, New York Tillman, WiilSam, San Francisco Botterton, Walter, Norfolk Garner, James, New Orleans Olson, Fred, San Francisco «a, Leo, Baltimore prelli, Enrico, New York Butts, Bobby, Mobile ^ Garza, Peter, Houston Krawczynski, Stanley, Jacksonville Olson, Maurice, Boston Todd, Raymond, New Orleans Butls, Ifurmnn Gavin, Joseph, Houston Lambert, Refdus, New Orleans Oromaner, Albert, San Francisco Tolentino, Ted, San Francisco Cain, Hubert, Mobile ie Gianglordano, Donato, Pbila Inndron, Maimei,.San Juan Palino, Anthony, New York . Turner, Paul, New Orleans Catdeira, Anthony, Hourton Giaimiofffi, John, New York Lasso, Robert, San Jwan* Paradise, Leo, New York Velazquez, William, New Y. Carhone, Victor, San Juan GBIain, Robert, Jacksonville Latapic, Jean, New Orleans Parker, James, Houston Wallace, Edward, New York Carey, John, New York Gillikin, f.eo, San Francisco Lavoine, Raymond, Baltimore Pedersen, Otto, New Orleans Wallace, Ward, Jacksonville Casanueva, Gomez, Jose, New York l^wtpn, Woodrow, Baltimore Pehler, Frederick, Mobile Wallace, William, Mobile Castro, Gui a, San Juan Gonzalez, Jose, New York LeClair, Walter W., New York Pence, Floyd, Houston Wardiaw, Richard, Houston 1, Mobile Gorbea, Robert, New York Lee, Hans, Seaftfe Perry, Wallace, Jr.,San Francisco Weaver, Harold, Houston Cfiimson, I Gorman, James, New Yorr Levin, Jacob, Baltimore Pierce, John, Philadelphia ' Wliitmer, Alan, New York Cbristenbeny, Richard, San Fran Gmsse, Fred, San Francihco Folianett,Viekko,NewOilettno WingBeld, P. G,, Jackson Chnstensen, Cferlgf^,San Fran Graeuwood, Perry,Seattle , Malcolm, i Gifma* YInsenL New York I, Homer, 'agelO Seafarers Log vv' ...yrivi [ �w/ r. / ^ ,.'1 'A' Senior!fy Upgrading Program Jeny Waugaman Seafarer Jerry Waugaman gradu­ ated from the HLSS in 1972 and sails in the engine depart­ ment. He sails as an FOWT. Brother Waugaman was born in Fort An­ geles, Wash. He ships out of the port of Seattle where he now resides. u• 6 New Book Members f Panagirtis Kanavos Seafarer Panagir­ tis "Pete" Kanavos has been sailing with the SIU since 1968 and received his chief electrician endorsement this year at Piney Point. Born in Greece, Brother Kanavos had previously sailed with the Royal Greek Navy in the engine department. He ships out of the port of New York and is a resident of Center Moriches, L.I., N.Y. Adams,Deck ABen, I^wrence, Engloe Alttmnj Murphy, Ahmad, Bin, Deck AiHtei,AII«iiDeck y4ndrepont, P. J., Engiae. Arnold, Molt, Deck Biatot, Thomas, Deck ,Alan,]|^^ ;JBean, P» L., Dedk - . Beauveid, Arthur, Ei^ WlBiaiu,$tewa(ii A,Deck ,Rlcliard,£agfiirt ,James, Deck |lolen,Tteiothy>Deck I^Bol^ jyto.Engine , Lee Roy, Engine e,11moay,D(M:k ^ Btte, Barhey, Steward Cmnmnso, Frardk, Deck Caihart, David, Deck Cartle, St^hen, Deck Clark, Ganrtt, Deck Cqlangelo, Joseph, Deck Conldin, Kevin, Engine Correll, Paul, Engine Cunningham, Robert, Deck Daniel, Wadsworth, Engine Davis, WilMam, Deck Day, John, Engine Derke, Michael, Engine Dcslai!S,WiUiam, Steward Gary Lang Achieving their fall *A* hooks this month throagfa the SIU's 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program conducted at both Piney Point and Headquarters are six more Seafairers. They are Pat Edgeli, Patrick Gallagher, Panagirtis *Tete" Kanavos, Thomas Lamphere, Gary Lang and Jerry Waugaman. This brings the total number of Seafarers who have completed the program to 156. The program was started to prepare our members for the innovations on the' new vessels under construction and to wiflintain the Union's tradition of pro- viding weD-trained, qualified Seafarers for all our contracted ships. Another purpose of the program is to ^ve our membership a better under­ standing of SIU operations, as well as our problems and the best methods to deal with them. By upgrading themselves through the program, they are helping to insure the strength of this Union, a stren^h which rises out of a solid membership which understands their industry and their Union's role in that industry. Thomas Lamphere Patrick Gallagher Seafarer Thomas Lamphere has been sailing with the SIU since 1970 in the engine department. Brother Lamphere received his QMED ... endorsement at the dk Jli recenr/y. He ships out of, and is a resider:, of the port of Seattle. His birthplace is Bremerton, Wash. Seafarer Patrick Gallagher is a Feb­ ruary 1972 gradu­ ate of the HLSS and received his AB en­ dorsement last year in the port of San Francisco. Brother Gallagher ships out of that port and re­ sides in Washington, D.C. He's a native Pennsylvanian. Following are the names and departments of 156 Seafarers ,; ipilif Seafarer Gary Lang started sailing with the Union in 1949 and had pre­ viously sailed on a number of foreign ships. Brother Lang upgraded at Piney ^ > V Point from AB to Quartermaster. He has also sailed as a bosun. A native of Rotterdam, he ships out of the port of New York and resides in Guttenberg, N.J. Fat Edgell Seafarer Pat Ed­ gell graduated from the Harry Lundeberg School of Sea­ manship in Piney Point, Md. in 1970. Since then he's been sailing with the SIU in the engine de__ ^ . partment. He now "sails as FOWT. Brother Edgell is a na­ tive of Los Angeles and ships out of the port of New York. He's a resident of Falls Church, Va. ;•" who have completed the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program. Dobloug, James, Engine McPariand,Jame^ Engine EdseU. Pat. Enatne Jones, Leggertc, Deck MInix, R. G., Jr., Engine Jwdan, Carson, Deck Minurila, John, Engine JCanavoSsPanaglrtte, Engine Moneymaker, Ernest, Engine Ki^ey, Thomas, Engine Moore, C. M., Dwk Ewing, Larry,Steward Keith, Robert, Deck Moore, George, Deck Farmer, WHEIIam, Deck Moore, WIlHam, Deck Kelley, John, Deck ; " FUa^MariomDeck Mortier,wmiam,Deck Kellv, John, Deck Frost, SteiAen, Deck Monton,Terry, Engine le" _ r, Patrick, Deck Galliano, Marco, Deck Garay, St^hen, Deck FatouiH"."^ * .— c Garcia, Robert, Deck ^ Panaeeorgfon, Dimiliios, Engine Gifilam, Robert, Stewairt Knnc, Lawen«, Deck Parker, Jason, Deck Gotay, Rant.Steward Knndrat, Joseph, Steward Petrick, L., Engine Gower, David, Engine Lamphere, Thomas, Engine Deck Poleltl, Picrangelo, Giaham, Patrick, Deck Laner, Ronnie, Engine PraslifOa, George, Deck Grimes, M.R., Deck Lang, Gary, Deck. Reamey, Bert, Elaine . LeCIair, Lester, Steward Hale, Finest, Deck Restaino, John, Engine Lehmann, Arthur, Deck Hart, Ray, Deck Ripley, Wiiliam, Deck Lentsch, Robert, Deck Hawker, Patrick, Deck Rivers, Sam, Engine Lundeman, Louis, Deck Haynes, Blake, Engine Roback, James, Deck Makarewicz, Richard, Engine Heick, Carroll, Deck Rodriguez, Charles, Engine Manning, Hcniy, Steward Heller, Douglas,Steward Rodriguez, Robert, Engine Marcus, M. A., Deck Humason, Jon, Deck Rogeis, George, Engine McAndrew, Hnmmerick, James, Jr., Steward Sabb, Caldwell, Jr., Engine McCabe, John, Engine Hutchinson, Richard, Jr., Salley, Robert, Jr., Engine McCabe, T. J., Engine Ivey, D. E., Engine [nlUn, Clmence, Steward Sanders, Dany. Engine I., Deck _ Alfrtiy IShaw, Roiial^ Siifast, Simonetfi, Joseph, Steward Simpson, Spnrgeon, Engine Keith, Deck Smith, D.B., Steward Smith, Rcdwrt, Deck Spell, Gary, Engine Speil,j Spencer, H. D., _ Slanfield, Pete, Deck Ranter, David, Enghm livens, Duane, Deck Svohoda, Kvetortav, _ Saeibert. Stephen, Steward ' H ^i Traiiior, Kohert, areck Trolt, Llewellyn, Engine Utteiback, Lany, Deck Vmmlbomas, Deck Vaiton, Sidney, £s^ Vanyi, Thomas, Vukmir, €eo);ge. Deck Walker, Marvin, Engine: Wambach, Albert, Deck Waugaman, Jerry, Engine; Wayman, Lee, Deck Wiihelm, Mark, Engine Wilson, Richard, Steward Wolfe, John, Deck Woodhouse, Ashton,1 Enkier, Haie^ SPAD Spells Job Security ^ soFMEU rauim icmm DONniM F (7S FOURTH AVENUE — mOOKLYN, N.T. 11232 UROOiaYN. I12M Contributor't NiiM . aite • .City Addrcu. .Zip Code S.S. Ho.. -p-'' irchasd •/' '. • Signature of Soilcitor 1975 *20 Port Brothex Richard Turpin, oiler on the Rose C/fy (now the Arecibo) displays the $20 SPAD receipt he has just received from an SIU patrolman after making his contribution for job security. SPAD helps your Union fight important legislative battles in our nation's capital—battles than can mean the difference between work and unemployment. _ Page 11 f;May,1975 'l . I. I--.' 1' II �. .•••v.. i--'' ••. I AT SEA Sunken SS Panoceanic Faith Memorialized SS Overseas Ulla The 38,210 dwt tanker, the SS Overseas Ulla (Maritime Overseas) hauled 20,000 tons of bulk wheat early this month to Aqaba, Jordan from the Gulf of Mexico. SS Overseas Vivian Also carrying 35,500 tons of wheat early this month was the SS Overseas Vivian (Maritime Overseas) to the ports of Bombay, Kandla, Madras and Vizagapatnam from the U.S. north Pacific Coast. USNS Shenandoah Coming out of layup last month in the port of Houston was the T5 USNS Shenandoah (Hudson Waterways) sailing with 25,000 tons of cargo to the Philippine Islands on May 15 from the Gulf of Mexico. SS Vantage Horizon In the middle of next month, the T2 SS Vantage Horizon (Vantage Steam­ ship) will haul 32,500 tons of bulk wheat to the Indian ports of Bombay, Kandla and Madras from the,U.S. Atlantic or Gulf Coast. SS Ogden Challenger Also early next month, the tanker SS Ogden Challenger (Ogden Marine) will travel from the Gulf of Mexico to Bombay, Madras or Kandla, India with 34,400 tons of bulk wheat perhaps via the newly reopened Suez Canal. SS Delta Brasil Late last month the SS Delta Brasil (Delta Line) hauled 3,500 tons of rice to the port of Puerto Cortes, Honduras ftom the Gulf of Mexico. SS Delta Argentina The SS Delta Argentina (Delta Line) eairly this month also carried 6,500 tons of bagged rice from the Gulf to the port of Puerto Cortes in hurricane-wracked Honduras. SS Lyman Hall On May 5 the C4 SS Lyman Hall (Waterman) offloaded 5,775 tons of rice in the port of Chittagong, Bangladesh from the Gulf of Mexico. SS Transeastern Coming out of layup by the end Of this month in the Gulf will be the tanker SS Transeastern (Hudson Waterways) to carry 47,000 tons of wheat to the port of Kandla, India. SS Connecticut At the end of March, the tanker SS Connecticut (Ogden Marine) carried a cargo of 35,000-tons of wheat to a Black Sea port in Russia from the port of Houston. SS San Juan The SS San Juan (Puerto Rico Marine) carried 25,000-tons of oil from the Mediterranean last month to the United Kingdom and the Continent. 3 Cef Their Lifeboat Tickets ••'v' 'i.-'--?|V • ' Three more lifeboat ticket candidates got their diplomas early last month in Piney Point. They are (I. to r.): Anton Schmidt; William Joe, and Ramon Irula. Page 12 At the dedication of a painting (on waii) of the iii-fated, SiU-contracted SS Panoceanic Faith recently at the Massachusetts Maritime Aademy on Cape Cod's Buzzards Bay are (I. to r): Adm. Lee Harrington: SlU Boston Port Agent Edward Riiey; Union attorney Arthur Abarbanel of New York City, and lawyer, Franklin W. Miles, Jr. The painting's artist is Samuel Emrys Evans of Hanover, Mass. ' Boston Port Agent,. SlU Counsel At Dedication Boston Port Agent Ed Riley and SIU General Counsel Arthur A. Abar­ banel were at dedication ceremonies recently of an oil painting depicting the sinking of the Union-manned C2, the SS Panoceanic Faith on Oct. 9, 1967 when 36 seamen were lost out of a crew of 41. In the ceremonies at the Massachu­ setts Maritime Academy in Buzzard's Bay, Cape Cod, Adm. Lee Harrington introduced Port Agent Riley and Counselor Abarbanel—who was at the U.S. Coast Guard hearings on the dis­ aster in 1968. As the painting was hung in the academy's main dining room, the ad­ miral thanked Brother Riley for the gift, given in the name of the SIU, of a bound, hard-cover volume of the 1967 Seafarers LOG in which a news story, photos of the 27 lost and five Seafarers saved and an aerial photo of the foundering World War II freighter were featured in the Oct. 27 edition.. Among those who perished were six graduates of the Massachusetts Mari­ time Academy, five engineers and mates, and SIU Oiler James Bechtold, 21. The Seafarers rescued from the icy depths of the North Pacific 670 miles southeast of Alaska's Aleutian Adak Island were: still sailing Oiler Gordon L. "Roy" Campbell; AB Lewis E. Gray, Jr.; AB Oscar C. Wiley—whose father went down with the USS Ari­ zona at Pearl Harbor; QMED John O. Kirk, and AB Edwin D. Johnson. The parents of a young Japanese seaman swept overboard to his death off the rescue ship, the SS Rocky Maru, received $4,000 from the SIU. It all began on Sept. 29, 1967 as the 8,157-ton Panoceanic Faith steamed out of the harbor of San Francisco headed for India via Japan with a cargo of fertilizer. All went well until she ran into a storm with 40-knot winds and 20-foot waves which ripped off tarpaulin hatch covers flooding her forward No. 1 and 2 holds. On Oct. 9 the SlU-contracted SS Pan American Steel Seafarer picked up the sinking 495-foot ship's SOS and relayed it to the U.S. Navy Air Base on Adak. Meanwhile, on the Panoceanic Faith, around 30 Seafarers jumped into a jammed 65-man lifeboat attempting to dislodge it. Previously, they had found the ship's other lifeboat unus­ able because of the vessel's more than 30 degree list. Unfortunately, at about 3 p.m., the lifeboat tilted tossing the men into the frigid seas as the doomed ship sank in. minutes taking the lifeboats with her. Above, a Navy two-engine P-2 Nep­ tune patrol plane, a diverted USAP Military Transport Command C-141 jet coming in from Japan and a U.S. Coast Guard C-130 aircraft called from Hawaii circled, dropping many 12man and 22-man rafts with survival gear to the swimming seamen. Other Navy seaplanes couldn't land because of high seas. At 7 p.m., the Japanese merchant ship, the SS Igaharn Maru picked up Campbell, Gray and some bodies. Johnson. Wiley and Kirk spent the night in the 40 degree ocean and were saved at 10 a.m. by the Nor\vegian freighter SS Visund. More bodies were recovered. Finally, the Soviet MS Oreklov plucked eight more bodies from the cruel sea bringing the recovered toll to 13 and 23 unfound. Seafarers Log �Alaska Pipeline Begun p ASHORE After six years of litigation, contro­ versy, research and planning, work on the Alaska pipeline has finally started. When completed, the pipeline will deliver 600,000 barrels of oil a day to the ice-free port of Valdez where it will be loaded on tankers and carried to the lower 48 states. Because provisions of the Jones Act require that only American-flag ships he used in domestic shipping, it is esti­ mated that as many as 40 new American tankers will be bnUt to carry the pipe­ line oil. With a total of 10,000 men and wo­ men already on the pipeline construc­ tion payroll, 1,400 workers are busy laying the foundations for the 1,000acre terminus at Valdez. Approximately, three per cent com­ plete, the terminal in the 600-foot deep bay, with 18 giant storage tanks set in the surrounding mountainsides, will be able* to load four tankers simultane­ ously. In an effort to protect the area's en­ vironment, construction crews at the terminal site will suspend underwater blasting from May through August to avoid disturbing spawning fish. In northern Alaska, crews are also preparing to lay pipe under the frozen Tonsian River, while others work 12hour days and seven-day weeks to weld pipes and to build roads, pump stations, construction camps and other facilities. A formidable job, it is estimated that the pipeline will need some 16,000 workers as steel pipe is laid above and below ground, across fields, swamps and rivers, and over near vertical icy mountain passes. But even as final construction details are being worked out, plans for a new pipeline to carry North Slope natural gas to tankers in the south are being discussed. Piney Point Late last month here at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship the follow­ ing 10 upgraders received their lifeboat tickets: They are; Michael Russo; George Oberly; Joseph Evans; Francisco Jimenez; David Cordero; Spiros Katehis; Rademcs Vargas; Nelson C. Jones; Leonard McGinnes, and Peter Schuflles, Crane//s., Portsmouth^ Va. Seafarers aboard the T5 USNS American Explorer (Hudson Waterways) docked here on the way to Spain recently, and spread the tarpaulin to collect money for $50 worth of flowers for the funeral in Jacksonville of shipmate Byron E. Burton, 29, killed in a fall from the vessel. "He was a swell guy," wrote Recertified Bosun Ken Gahagan, "All hands will miss him. And a vote of thanks to Third Mate Michael B. McCauley and Radio Officer Gerald B. Lorcntz who also pitched in to help." "Brother Burton has left us for a better world. Safe journey to you, Byron. From all of us."—Chief Steward R. Fagen. JW"., M.' Seafarer Wins Ed. Board Post May, 1975 - J New York State Benefits are available in New York State to those unfortunate Seafarers who may become the innocent victims of violent crime. The benefits will be paid when you file a claim by the state's Crime Victims Compensation Board if you are the victim of a crime reported to the police in New York and sustained personal physical injuries. If the victim dies as the direct result of a crime, such as a mugging, the surviving spouse, parent or child will receive compensation. This program came about following the tragic murder in 1965 of a young man killed in the New York City subway. His widow and child were left penniless. Claims should be filed within 90 days after the crime or death. You are not entitled to compensation unless you suffer serious financial hardship as a result of the loss of earnings or support and out-of-pocket medical expenses. Claim forms may be had by writing to the N.Y. State Crime Victims Compensa­ tion Board at 270 Broadway, New York, N.Y. 10007; 875 Central Ave., Albany, N.Y. 12206 and at the Gen. Donovan Office Building, 125 Main St., Buffalo, N.Y. 14203. San Francisco Seafarer William Goff in the steward department of the SS Sea-Land Trade was commended by the crew for his "unselfish attitude" in giving up his job on the ship to represent fellow crewmembers as an elected delegate from this port to the Crew Conference at Piney Point, Md. from Apr. 13 to Apr. 26. Seafarers in the Bosuns Recertlfication Program participate in lifeboat train­ ing at the Lundeberg School. At the prow is Brother Woody Lawton, sailing since 1933 and (at oars) are: Billy Edelmon; Jack Kingsley; Jose Gorhez, and Fred "Blackie" Gosse. At the steering oar is Bosun Leon Curry acting as coxswain. LouCir^ano 1 ^ 31 St. Louis IBU representative Scotty Aubusson reports that the Illinois River has been closed for a month due to ongoing repairs on the Marseilles Lock. Also, he adds, the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers are reaching their high water marks and in some places are overflowing their banks and flooding areas two and three miles inland. • ..vS., Louis Cirignano, a 30-year SIU member who has participated in many Union activities, last month was elected to a seat on the Passaic, N.J. Board of Education. It was the third time Cirig­ nano has been elected to serve a threeyear term on the Board. Seafarer Cirignanb has been sailing since WW II when he was a crewmember on the SS Thomas Wolfe during the II /ran The SlU-contracted Seatrain Lines, Inc. has started a new weekly container ship service between Iran and the U.S. East Coast's ports of Boston, Bridgeport, Conn., New York, Baltimore. Norfolk, Wilmington, N.C. and Charleston, S.C. 6 Bosuiis in a Lifeboat - ^ (1 Invasion of Normandy. He has been in­ volved in major SIU beefs, organizing drives and strikes, and has served many times as delegate aboard ship. He has also served as Director of the Summer Youth Program at the Harry Lunde­ berg School of Seamanship at Piney Point, Md. Brother Cirignano has been very ac­ tive in many areas in his home town of Passaic. He has served as chief-legisla­ tive aide to Passaic Assemblyman Her­ bert G. Klein, and has also been a member of many local, county and state committees. He is also the SIU repre­ sentative to the Passaic County AFLCIO Labor Council. Seafarer Cirignano is a graduate of Montclair State College, and he later went on to receive a Master's Degree at Paterson State College. Over the years he has specialized in the teaching of handicapped children, and is presently the coordinator of supplemental spe­ cial education programs at Paterson State. A veteran of both WW II and the Korean War, Seafarer Cirignano is ac­ tive in many veteran groups. He has succeeded in combining a career at sea with a strong interest in local com­ munity affairs. Cook and Baker Philip Livingston is a modem version of the all-around Renaissance Man. Brother Livingston is the owner of an art gallery here and publisher of a retail and wholesale college textbook company. As if that wasn't enough, he is a sausage-manufacturer entrepreneur a la Jimmy Dean, the country singer. Seafarer Livingston writes he plans soon to tour the Midwest selling art in major hotels. Also, he adds, if any Seafarers have a worthwhile old oil or objet d' art of value to sell he would take it on consignment. If so, his address is Philip Livingston, Harlee Book & Art Co., P.O. Box 11291, Main Post Oflice, San Fran­ cisco, Calif. 94101. Brother Livingston also operates out of Denver, Colo. I'-' NJ F r 1 « ity-one cents of cveiy dollar jqwnt m sht|qiing on Aroencan-flag v in this country, making a very snbstanfial contribution to the nati bslance «t payments and to the nation's economy. . • . Page 13 m �..IJ Taking A Big Bite Pensioner Says I can't find words to rhanic the Seafarer?! Pension Plan for " ' ihe prompt action given to my application for retirement. This is. really a very important event in my life, and a feeling . f./ bf security not only for myself but iUso for my f^ily. Ii||| , makes me feel prdud and happy to know that I am protected by such a Strong organizationyi : My personal thanks to Mr. Steve Troy, port agent in San Ffatieisco, who handed me my first p^sion dtcck witho^^ delay, and believe me it came just in time when i needed it / .... Itification Enact Third-Flag Bill The incursion of third-flag carrier lines into the U.S. foreign trades, which for years has been an almost insurmount­ able handicap to the global competitive­ ness of the American-flag merchant fleet, has now reached a crisis level. This ex­ tremely dangerous situation—one that is threatening the very survival of Ameri­ can berth line operators — has been brought about chiefly by the stepped up third-flag operations of the Rus­ sian owned Far Eastern Shipping Co. (FESCO). Presently, FESCO is operating 18 Russian-flag^berth line vessels on the U.S. West Coast. In. the first three months of this year alone, these vessels moved roughly one million tons of U.S. contain­ erized cargo from Western U.S. ports. Yet not one ton of this cargo was destined for Russian ports. All of the cargo was either transported to Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong and other ports in the Far East, or offloaded in Vladivostok, trans­ ferred to rail cars on the Trans-Siberian railroad and carried ultimately to vari­ ous locations in Western Europe, thereby indirectly affecting U.S.-European trade as well. To make a bad situation worse, the Russians are now planning to expand their very successful third-flag operations to include three more containerships on the West Coast, and nine other vessels for the U.S. East Coast trade. The Russians are having such great success in this area because they are charging anywhere from 20 to 33 per­ cent less for their service than econom­ ically hard-pressed U.S.-flag lines or the national-flag lines of America's trading partners could even consider. America's ports were opened to the Russians a few years back under the policy of detente. The original purpose of detente was to improve, in a spirit of t:M.. Page 14 Fraternally* fr Uidarico P. Repiedadf* San Francisco, Califs .i cooperation, trade and other relations between the U.S. and Russia for the bene­ fit of both nations. But the Russians have capitalized on the situation and are skill­ fully manipulating detente to cause longrange economic strangulation of the U.S. Senator Daniel K. Inouye (D-Hawaii) has introduced a bill that would remedy these ills. The bill, known simply as the Third-Flag Bill, would require that all third-flag operators set their rates no lower than the lowest rate being charged by an American-flag or other nationalflag line in a specific trade. The bill also requires that third-flag carriers give a 30-day notice before any change in rates, and gives the Federal Maritime Commis-. sion sweeping power to reject any rate that is shown to be non-compensatory on a commercial cost basis. The SlU fully supports this bill and believes that enactment of a bill such as this is long overdue. The bill is a fair proposal, and carries many advantages with it for the nation. First it would end the unfair rate-setting practices of third-flag operators who in­ discriminately undercut rates to stifle competition and then raise them when competition has been driven off. The bill would encourage stepped up use of American-flag vessels over iflag-ofconvenience fleets, ^ And as importantly, the bill would put an end to the Soviet manipulation of detente in this area, and will diplomat­ ically return the policy of detente with the Russians back into its proper per­ spective. ' The SIU intends to work at the pas­ sage of this necessary bilk And if this bill is not quickly arid decisively passed, en­ acted and then tightly enforced, the pros­ pect of boycotting Russian-flag vessels in American ports could very definitely be- ' come reality. I certainly hope that the SIU will continue its program tb" recertify the key unlicensed personnel on board siU-manned vessels, jkbclieve that it b u very worthwhile program, and good results are obvious to us who h SiU'crewsi over I' Now more, than at my help the U.S. nmi'charit maiip; out-pcrfonri arid otrt-carrj^ fiCLTssary step toxvard that end. and will be another step in ^ the forward improvement of American labor organizations. ; Witliamll* rer s Wrfet Defen# ~ionesAct the JoncH Act strong. If foreign ships are pennittcd to enter domestic .shipping, the American merchant marine could be ruined. ML , We mustt not let this happen. I've written writt my Congressman, ease do the .same. . Seafarers ;;;- ^ �'Tresident's Pre-Balloting Report" was read and accepted at the 0ay membership meetings. It reads as foU^^ « t« me ^ Ballming for^he elation of officers will be held during & hi6n& c)f i I^^raber I^ceinber of this year and, as Gonstitutionalty required, 1 am 1 submitting for the approval and/or modification of the membership my report and recommendations. _ This election of officers will be conducted under the provisions of our Constitution as amended and effective January 1, 1974, and such other voting,procedures as our Secretary-Treasurer may direct. our Great Lakes brothers may participate as members of the Atlantm, Quit, Lakes & Inland Waters District, following the merger of the Great Lakes District into the AGLIWD in 1971. Also for the first time, the Port of San Francisco will appear O" «hf> haUot ^ a Constitmional Port. Youmay recall that the proposition to make San I Francisco a Constitutional Port of the AGLIWD appeared on the ballot infour last general election, piscussions have been had with members of the Executive Board of the. mon and a careful appraisal has been made with regard to the needs of our: ^stitutional Ports: New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Mobile, Orleans, Houston, San Francisco, and Detroit, in order to properly service >ur inembership. Accordingly, it is my recommendation that the btdlbt contain the Potts and elective offices and jobs as follows; ,1President ?; : 1 Executive Vice President 'tl 1 Secretary-Treasurer ' , 1 Vice-President in Charge of Contracts & :ment , - 1 Vice-President in Charge of die Atlantic Coast 1 Vice-President in Charge of the Gulf Coast 1Vice-President in Charg the Lakes and Inland Waters 4 Headquarters Repfcseniativcs NEW YORK 1 Agent 8 Joint Patrolmen §;;p:!:s!y;s|p PHILABELPHIA 1 Agent ? Joint Patrolmen BALTIIMK)RE 1 Agent 2 Joint Patrolmen • NEW ORLEANS 1 Agent 3 Joint Patrolmen il« - HOUSTON 1 Agent 3 Joint Patrolmen -• Continued from Page 3 a white flag of truce approached and pylled alongside the destroyer USS Wil­ son in the Gulf of Thailand. The boat carried the crew of the Mayaquez. All hands were then transferred to the Wil­ son safe and in good condition. Alive and WeU The captain of the Mayaquez, Charles Miller, wired Sea-Land that "the crew is alive and well." Sea-Land officials answered the wire: "Your con­ duct and that of the crew is in the high­ est tradition of the American merchant marine." Captain Miller, speaking for the en­ tire ship's crew, wired the White House, stating: "Dear Mr. President: The Cap­ tain and officers and crew of the 55 Mayaquez thank you and all the brave military forces who are fighting and dying to save our lives." When notified of the safe return of the crew of the Mayaquez, U.S. Marine forces on Koh Tang Island disengaged their search and were airlifted off the island. Unlicensed Mayaquez Crew Following are the names of the 28 Seafarers who made up the unli­ censed crew aboard the seized containership Mayaquez. All were in good condition when they were res­ cued by the destroyer USS Wilson. From the deck department were: .Seafarers Jack Mullis; Salvator Puntillo; Earl Gilbert; William MacDonald; Gerald Bayliss; Thomas LaBue; John Doyle; Herbert MacDonald; Polo Russi Vazquez; Geraldo Lopez, and Anastacio Sereno. The black gang was made up of: Seafarers Raymond Friedler; Wil­ fred Reyes; Americo Faria; Robert Phillips; Awat Sulamen; Frank Con­ way; Robert Zimmerman; Carlos Guerrero, and Stephen Zarley. And the steward department was manned by: Seafarers Andy Ander­ son; Guillermo Reyes; Angel Rios; Bill Bellinger; Munasser Omer; Francis Pastrano; Darryl Kastl, and Kassem Saleh. 6 More QMEDs Graduate SAN ERANC^COi 2 Joint Patrolmen MOBILE DETROIT > 1 Agent : i , 1 Agent 2 Joint Patrolmen , 1 Patrolman Pursuant to Article^X, Section 1(e) and Article XIII, Section 4(c) of the Jnioa's Constitution, I recommend that the depository be as follows: Mr. Herbert R. Bacher, Executive Vice-President Sterling National Bank & Trust Company liBliiiSi 1410 Broadway ^ ' •" New York, New York ,;It Will be he function of the depository to receive all the mailed ballots : ad other election material as provided by the Constitution, to safeguard lem properly in the bank and to surrender them only to the duly authorized '«^?on Tallying Committee in accordance with Article Xltl, Section 4(c); rf of authorization shall be a certification by the Secretary-Treasurer Joe iorgio. The depository shall be requested to certify that all of the envelopes :eived by the depository have been properly safeguarded, have been suridered only to the said Tallying Committee, and that no one other than jpropriate bank personnel has had access to them. As provided for in Article XIII, Section 1, nominations open on July 15, "*75 and close August 15, 1975. All documents required for eligibility of ididates for Union office must reach Headquarters no earlier than July , 1975 and no later than August 15, 1975. The foregoing constitutes your President's Pre-Balloting Report, and I commend its adoption. r. ~ • FratemaHy,- fe Alive and Well QMED Instructor Charlie Nalen (left) with his graduating class last month of, from left: Thomas Thomas, Nestor Cueva, G. Blasquez, Michael OToole, John Fedesovich, Instructor Bill Eglinton, Olman Morales and Reading In­ structress Pat Glazer. 2 Cooks Upgrade at HLSS - // d/Lr .e.. <,;,PantHaU President UIW, IBU Statement Of iornings Due to requirements in the re­ cently enacted Federal pension legis<dafion, the following changes in regard to applying for pension henefits affect aU SlU-afilliated United Industrial Workers and members of the Inland Boatman's Union. Instead of just company cerfificafion of prior employment time it will now be necessary for members to ob­ tain a Statement of Earau^ froin the SochJ Seenri^ Administration to document a claim for Pension Benefits. Only when the Social Secu­ rity Administration cannot furnish a statement, or the statement is incom­ plete, will principal reliance he placed on company certification of employment time. Members may obtain a 'Kequest for Statement of Eamings" form to submit to the Social Security Admin­ istration at any Social Security office. It is free of charge. Displaying their cook upgrading diplomas last month at the HLSS are Assist­ ant Cook Steve Venus (left) of New Orleans and Cook & Baker Stanley Krystosiak of Carteret. N.J. May, 1975 Page 15 •. 1. • -'YV®, - -1 �mIJU ' V DISPATCHERS REPORTTOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C APRIL 1-3Q, 1975 i- % Port Boston New York.*. Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa 9 89 11 28 15 9 Mobile 42 DECK DEPARTMENT Totals Great Lakes '€ •- isffis. N' i'\' ,'•••;• 5 . • '• ,r !%:• ' •i \ . 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 3 4 27 12 '5 4 61 802 2 2 4 3 7 5 0 23 286 0 2 1 1 3 1 1 9 12 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 2 1 0 44 16 0 3 0 1 8 3' 0 5 0 4 0 1 0 20 0 7 22 0 5 8 0 4 43 14 0 3 1 0 20 8 0 0 3 2 0 42 20 0 0 27 3 1 0 225 116 0 1 66 13 39 21 5 48 69 29 78 19 31 12 55 0 1 487 1 11 2 7 2 1 1 4 7 14 4 5 0 5 0 4 69 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 4 4 4 2 16 503 1 0 0 0 2 1 0 4 73 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 6 20 3 7 1 1 9 14 10 26 7 8 0 17 0 1 130 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 61 4 5 3 0 21 25 11 43 7 20 3 57 0 1 263 4 33 4 6 3 1 6 5 1 18 0 13 0 25 42 3 164 2 0 6 6 3 4 0 21 151 0 2 0 0 0 1 1 4 5 1 7 23 33 2 9 1 76 349 5 1 10 9 0 3 0 30 194 0 33 4 17 13 2 23 19 13 26 5 18 4 27 0 • 2 206 0 3 1 1 0 0 1 2 2 2 3 3 0 1 -5 2 26 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 8 4 1 3 2 20 226 1 0 3 1 0 1 0 6 32 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ~ ENGINE DEPARTMENT .' • : • 16 '.... Port Boston New York Philadelphia ;. Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco . . v. .. Wilmington ....... Seattle Puerto Rico ... Houston ;.. .4.. Piney Point ; Yokohama Totals Deep Sea Great Lakes — — Alpena Buffalo Cleveland..: Detroit.. ......... Duluth '.... Frankfort .'... Chicago .....— ......... . , ... Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea <& Great Lakes . ..... Totals All Depts. Deep Sea ........... Totals All Depts. Great Lakes Tc*r?ls Ali Depts. Deep Sea & Great Lakei Page 16 ' 7 15 7 1 14 36 21 44 13 17 2 28 0 1 263 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 3 0 2 0 7 7 3 84 9 29 13 1 27 44 13 43 11 31 11 66 0 0 385 — 6 4 Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk .' Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama .; Totals Deep Sea Great LakesAlpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit . Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakes '-i '/ ^ 4 16 1 16 24 1 10 1 69 186 140 1 Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakes 4"^ 3 139 15 65 32 7 38 88 •44 109 30 38 20 113 0 0 741 20 10 38 71 3 18. 5 165 542 593 Cleveland % 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 2 0 0 7 9 20 9 32 54 6 13 6 Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakes 0 1 1 3 2 1 0 8 21 0 2 13 4 3 0 2 24 93 4 60 0 9 453 : 1 3 8 2 4 0 1 19 170 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 19 ^^ 11 5 10 23 17 3 6 75 1,039 5 18 2 4 2 0 9 2 2 4 0 11 1 39 18 0 117 27 Puerto Rico 2 6 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 13 5 83 5 12 4 5 23 39 13 66 2 38 9 70 0 3 377 Seattle Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Deep Sea Great Lakes Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago 2 37 4 6 7 2 11 21 7 18 6 14 1 12 0 3 151 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 45 30 56 Wilmington 8 181 14 71 32 13 63 -140 74 124 45 50 11 126 0 12 964 1 15 3 2 3 1 9 6 0 7 3 8 1 8 0 2 69 New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Deep Sea Great Lakes Alpena Buffalo REGISTERED ONBEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 32 5 6 1 70 455 2 0 14 14 0 4 2 36 261 4 0 6 7 0 4 0 21 137 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 2 2 4 7 23 51 3 19 6 113 SCNO 1,281 343 1,624 0 0 0 0 0 3 t ENTRY DEPARTMENT 2 37 7 17 8 3 18 37 18 26 9 24 8 21 0 2 237 0 y K 2 1 52 ii i 42 15 i 19 i i i i 39 12 25 21 i 7 1 68 1 24 i 1 i i 6 2 i 1 6 6 i 1 1 9 9 5 1 15 1 52 1 103 • 479 2,568 255 2,823 2 199 36 56 36 5 33 130 62 128 29 43 21 67 0 5 852 6 42 0 8 3 1 0 5 0 5 1 6 0 30 0 0 107 24 4 18 23 11 12 4 96 948 1,335 142 1,477 23 19 34 57 26 5 8 172 279 123 190 313 ig : SKJ Atlaiitfc,^Gtt»,'Li^ & IniBii^ Iniimd BoaftmenN TiEifedi • PRESIDENT Paul Hall SECRETARY-TREASURER Joe DiGiorgio EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Cal Tanner VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard Lindsey Williams Frank Drozak Paul Drozak HEADQUARTERS «75 4ATe.,Bklyn. 11232 (212) HY 9-6600 ALPENA, Mich 800 N. 2 Ave. 49707 (517) EL 4-36llS BALTIMORE, Md. 1216 E. Baltimore St. 21202 (301) EA 7-4900 BOSTON, Man. 215 ESMX St 02111 (617) 482-4716 BUFFALO, N.Y.... .290 Frankiln St 14202 (716) TL 3-9259 CHICAGO, DL. .9383 S. Ewing Ave. 60617 (312) SA 1-0733 CLEVELAND, Ohio 1290 OM River Rd. 44113 (216) MA 1-5450 DETROIT, Mich. 10225 W. Jefferson Ave. 48218 (313) VI 3-4741 DULUTH, Mfam. 2014 W. 3 St. 55806 (218) RA 2-4110 FRANKFORT, Mkh. P.O. Box D 415 Main St 49635 (616) EL 7-2441 HOUSTON, Tex. 5804 Canal St. 77011 (713) WA 8-3207 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. 3315 Liberty St. 32206 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY, NJ. 99 Montgomeiy St 07302 (201) HE 5-9424 MOBILE, Ala. IS. Lawrence St 36602 (205) HE 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS, La. 630 Jackson Ave. 70130 (504) 529-7546 NORFOLK, Va. 115 3 St 23510 (804) 622-1892 PADUCAH, Ky. 225 S. 7 St 42001 (502) 443-2493 PHILADELPHIA, Pa.. .2604 S. 4 St 19148 (215) DE 6-3818 PINEY POINT, Md. St. Mary's Connty 20674 (301) 994-0100 PORT ARTHUR,Tex.... .534 9 Ave. 77640 (713) 983-1679 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. 1321 Mission St. 94103 (415) 626-6793 SANTURCE, P. R. 1313 Fernandez Joncos, Stop 20 00908 (809) 724-2848 SEATTLE, Wash. 2505 1 Ave. 98121 (206) MA 3-4334 ST. LOUIS, Mo.. .4581 Gravols Ave. 63116 (314) 752-6500 TAMPA, Fla..2610 W.Kennedy Blvd.33609 (813) 870-1601 TOLEDO, Ohio..... .935 Summit St. 43604 (419) 248-3691 WILMINGTON, Calif. 510 N. Broad St 90744 (213) 549-4000 YOKOHAMA, Japan .P.O. Box 429 Yokohama Port P.O. 5-6 Nihon Ohdorl Naka-Ku 231-91 201-7935 Ext 281 m the pmt months n slowly and steadily picking up, ^d this will remain good for Seafarers at bplh and tPM liW I.akcs. monih tficre were 1, in the deep-sea district. Seafarers Log �Digest of SlU Meetings V. AMERICAN EXPLORER (Hudson Waterways), March 16—Chairman, Recertified Bosun K, Gahagan; Secre­ tary R, Pagan; Educational Director S. Browning; Deck Delegate J. C. Arnold; Engine Delegate C. Merritt; Steward Delegate P. Rogers, $11 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck department. Crew messman Bryon Burton fell off the top of the gangway and died the next day of head injuries. The crew took up a collection of $61—$50 was spent on flowers and the rest was put into the ship's fund. He was a swell guy and all hands will miss him. A vote of thanks to the third mate and the radio operator who also pitched in for Brother Burton. Next port Spain. SEA-LAND MCLEAN (Sea-Land Service), March 15—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun David H. Berger; Secre­ tary T. R. Goodman; Engine Delegate Ronnie Laner; Steward Delegate Ber­ nard Shapiro. $30 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in steward department. Brother William C. Riley's ashes were committed to the sea at his family's request. Services were read by Chief Officer Harold A. Stumme and attended by all hands. A eulogy was delivered by Ship Chairman David H. Berger. A vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. CONNECTICUT (Ogden Marine), March 2—Chairman, Recertified Bosun John W. Altstatt; Secretary David E. Edwards; Educational Director Theo­ dore Jones; Engine Delegate M. C. Derke; Steward Delegate Leo R. Morrison. Theodore Jones, educational director advised all crewmembers to be careful as the next cargo to be carried is gasoline and is highly explosive. Also, hot-to throw cigarettes out of portholes or go up on deck smoking. No disputed pT. Next port New York. THETIS (Rye Marine), March 30— Chairman, Recertified Bosun R. D. Schwarz; Secretary L. B. Moore; Edu­ cational Director E. Colby. No disputed OT. Chairman suggested that all crewmembers donate to SPAD. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. SEA-LAND ECONOMY (Sea-Land Services), March 9—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun A. E. Bourgot; Secre­ tary L. Nicholas; Educational Director R. E. Tyler; Deck Delegate S. H. Fulford; Engine Delegate D. Sanders; Steward Delegate A. Campbell. Chair­ man held a discussion on the impor­ tance of filling out new beneficiary cards and of the educational confab in Piney Point. DEL ORO (Delta Steamship), March 2—Chairman Franciace Charnece; Secretary Teddy Kress; Educational Director Lee W. Merin; Deck Delegate Patrick M. Graham; Engine Delegate Charles A. Hanley; Steward Delegate Gasper Note. Captain and Chief Mate thank the crew for bringing the ship into port in a safe condition. It was sug­ gested that crewmembers voluntarily donate to SPAD as it is very important for the security of our jobs. Two pack­ ages of the Seafarers Log were received on board. $71.15 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck department. Next port New Orleans. Ship's secretary thanked the crew jor the fine cooper­ ation with the steward department. . May, 1975 DELTA MAR (Delta Steamship), March 9—Chairman, Recertified Bo­ sun R. Lambert; Secretary D. Collins; Educational Director E. D. Synan; Steward Delegate Peter Hammel. $28 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Chair­ man suggested that all men fill out new welfare cards. A vote of thanks to the steward and cook for picking up new SEAFARERS LOGS at the hall. Had a general discussion on safety. A vote of thanks to the steward department. Next port Rio De Janiero. BALTIMORE (Sea-Land Service), March 23—Chairman, Recertified Bo­ sun W. Kleimola; Secretary W. Nihem; Educational Director G. McAlpine; Deck Delegate John F. Simonelli; Steward Delegate A. Romero; Engine Delegate Walter McCallum. No dis­ puted OT. Piney Point graduate Thom­ as Hartman gave a favorable report on his experiences at Lundeberg School. A vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for excellent food and service. Next port Elizabeth. ELIZABETHFORT (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), March 23—Chairman, Recerti­ fied Bosun V. T. Nielsen; Secretary George W. Gibbons; Educational Di­ rector Gerard P. Bemous; Steward Delegate Sigmund Rothschild. Chair­ man held ,a discussion on the upcoming conference at Piney Point and about new contracts and the importance of SPAD. $200 in movie fund. $20 in ship's fund. A notice was posted about the orphanage fund. No disputed OT. A vote of thanks to the deck depart­ ment for helping keep the messroom and pantry clean and the steward de­ partment for a job well done. Next port Spain. HUMACAO (Puerto Rican Marine Operating), March 13—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun J. C. Sorel; Secretary O. Payne; Educational Director G. Ortez. No disputed OT. Letters sent out to all members about the upcoming contract. Observed one minute of si­ lence in memory f f ar departed broth­ ers. Next port Charleston. . > . , MOUNT WASHINGTON (Victory Carriers), March 29 — Chairman W. Feil; Secretary A. Brodie. $34 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Chairman noted that your SPAD dollars are working for more jobs as reported in the SEAFAR­ ERS LOG. Captain suggested forming a safety committee, one man from each department, all to report unsafe con­ ditions immediately. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Next port Subic Bay. ANCHORAGE (Sea-Land Service), March 9—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Sven Jansson; Secretary A. Seda; Deck Delegate Richard C. Mason; Steward Delegate C. B. Carter, Jr. $5 in ship's fund. Some disputed QT in deck, en­ gine and steward departments. Chair­ man called the crewmembers attention to reading the SEAFARERS LOG and voluntarily donating to SPAD. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Next port Elizabeth. SAN FRANCISCO (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), March 23—Chairman, Recerti­ fied Bosun Frank Teti; Secretary O. Smith; Educational Director R. Mat­ thew. $62 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Chairman held a discussion on the various articles appearing in the SEA­ FARERS LOG and it was suggested that all make a contribution to SPAD. Educational Director promised to con­ tact the agent that supplies us with movies, to arrange for a catalog, so we can have a better selection. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. MOBILE (Sea-Land Service), March 20—Chairman, Recertified Bosun W. O'Connor; Secretary C. M. Modellas; Educational Director R. Coleman; En­ gine Delegate Arthur G. Andersen. $21 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. The main topic of discussion among the crewmembers was on the SIU contract, pension, welfare and vacation plan. Chairman asked all crewmembers to participate in filling out the brochure that was sent by Headquarters concern­ ing the conference at Piney Point, Apr. 14-26. Next port Seattle. Official ship's minutes were also received frbm the following vessels. SAN JUAN SEA-LAND FINANCE DELTA SUD . .c SEA-LAND CONSUMElt GUAYAMA • DELTA PARAGUAY , -r GALVESTON .: ; SAN PEDRO JOHN B. WATERMAN v ^ DELTA NORTE SEA-LAND GALLdWAY PORTLAND FORTHOSKINS . OVERSEAS ARTCIC GOLDEN DOLPHIN ^ < AGUADILLA ROBERT E. LEE / TAMARA GUILDEN LOS ANGELES - BOSTON OVERSEAS AUCE . JAMES * * SEA-LAND EXCHANGE'. SEA-LAND VENTURE SHOSHONE \ GALVESTON PORTMAR ^ RESOURCE OAKLAND ^ / / VANTAGE DEFENDER : ^ CANTIGNY " SEA-LAND TRADE * DELTA URUGUAY ; ^ ST. LOUIS SCHUYLKILL SEA-LAND MARKET PANAMA PHILApEtPHIA SUMMM-' TAMPA ^ MONTIGELLO VICTORY ARTHUR MIDDLETON DEL RIO MAYAGUEZ CITIES SERVICE BALTIMORE LONGBEACH : • . RAPHAEL SEMMES STONEWALL JACKSON OGpEN CHALLENGER .r ACHILLES':--- : OVERSEAS TRAVELER OVERSEAS::-:JUNEAU ' •. TALLULAH (Hudson Waterways), March 30—Chairman, Recertified Bo­ sun R. Darville; Secretary B. B. Hen­ derson; Educational Director W. Pritchett; Deck Delegate R. W. Rogers. No disputed OT. Chairman spoke on up­ grading of Seafarers at Lundeberg School. Also, noted that the beneficiary cards have been revised and what it means to Seafarers. Everything run­ ning smoothly. Next port Carteret, N.J. SEA-LAND PRODUCER (Sea-Land Service), March 9—Chairman, Recer­ tified Bosun William Bushong; Secre­ tary B. Guarino; Educational Director H. Ware, Jr.; Deck Delegate Richard O. Spencer; Engine Delegate C. R. Lowman. $50 in ship's fund. No dis­ puted OT. Chairman gave a talk on the importance of every Brother member upgrading. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. One minute of silence observed in memory of our departed brothers. Next port New Orleans. OVERSEAS ULLA (Maritime Over­ seas), March 30—Chairman, Recerti­ fied Bosun Hubert Cain; Secretary Jo­ seph E. Hannon; Deck Delegate John W. Logan. Some disputed OT in stew­ ard department. Chairman reminded all crewmembers that there will be meeting in Piney Point on new Union contracts and that everyone should write in their opinion on the letter that was sent to «very member's home. A vote of thanks to the steward department for fine food. NEW YORKER (Sea-Land Service), March 30—Chairman W. Rudd; Sec­ retary J. E. Long; Deck Delegate Kirby Wright; Engine Delegate L. B. Bryant, Jr.; Steward Delegate C. Willey. Chair­ man held a talk on welfare and SPAD. No disputed OT. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Next port Norfolk, Va. COLUMBIA (United States Steel), March 16—Charman, Recertified Bo­ sun Stanley J. Jandora; Secretary Melano S. Sospina; Educational Director W. O. Steven; Deck Delegate James Rogers; Engine Delegate Earl Willis. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. A vote of thanks to the stew­ ard department for a job well done. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. INGER (Reynolds Metals), March 16 — Chairman, Recertified 3osun Woodrow Drake; Secretary Duke Hall; Educational Director Bert Reamy; En­ gine Delegate J. Wohman; Steward Delegate Joseph .Simpson. No disputed OT. The SEAFARERS LOG was re­ ceived and passed around to crew. Ev­ erything running smoothly. Observed one minute of silence in mebiory of our departed brothers. SAM HOUSTON (Waterman Steam­ ship), March 30—Chairman, Recerti­ fied Bosun Ottp Pedersen; Secretary Thomas Liles, Jr.; Educational Direc­ tor Phillip Painter; Deck Delegate Wal­ ter R. Colley; Engine Delegate Gary J. Bryant; Steward Delegate Amerosio Fachini. Chairman suggested that all those who would like a voice in the new contract to go to the Union meeting in New Orleans, where several members will be picked to go work on new con­ tract in Piney Point. No disputed OT. Held a discussion on movies for next trip. Next port Mobile, Ala. Page 17 f U.:.: . •^ �mm New SIU Pensioners Francis L. David, 63, joined the SIU in the port of New York in I960 sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother David had sailed for 36 years. He was born in Chicago and is now a resident of Edmore, Mich. ' ii ' J •* Lee D. Garnett, 66, joined the SIU in the port of Detroit in 1960 sailing as a fireman-watertender for the American Steamship Co. from 1961 to 1974. Brother Garnett had sailed for 36 years. Born in Crystal, Me., he is now a resi­ dent of Steuben, Me. i y Carlos M. Cornier, 65, joined the SIU in 1942 in the port of Baltimore sailing as a bosun. Brother Cornier walked the picket line in the Greater N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961. Born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, he is now a resi­ dent of Santurce, Puerto Rico. Antolino G. Soto, 65, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York sailing as a cook. Brother Soto walked the picket line in the Greater N.Y. Harbor strike of 1961. He is a native of Guraro, Puerto Rico and is now a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y. Richard G. Erbe, SI, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1955 and sailed as an AB. Brother Erbe had sailed for 23 years. He is a na­ tive of Cleveland and is now a resi­ dent of Shepherd, Tex. James J. Kelly, 64, joined the SIU in 1941 in the port of New Orleans sailing as an oiler. Brother Kelly had sailed for 37 years before his retirejnent. Born in Bayonne, N.J., he is now a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y. Marion J. Akins,- 65, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of Tampa sailing as an AB. Brother Akins had sailed for 33 years and is a pre-war U.S. Navy veteran. Born in Nash­ ville, Ga., he is a resident there. Louis O. "Buck" Estrada, 64, joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1954 sailing as both a cook and in the deck department. Brother Estrada had sailed for 25 years. He attended a Union Educa­ tional Conference in Piney Point, Md. at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship and is a U.S. Ma­ rines veteran of World War II. Born in Guatemala, he is now a resident of New Orleans. Albertis W. Perkins, 67, joined the SIU in 1949 in the port of New York and sailed as a chief steward. Broth­ er Perkins had sailed for 39 years and is a former member of the SUP. He is also a pre-war veteran of the , Navy. Born in Hickory, N.C., he is now a resident of Lucerne Valley, Calif. John S. Sciferth, 65, joined the SIU in 1949 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. Brother Seiferth had sailed for 42 years. He is a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. A native of Pitts­ burgh, he is now a resident of Houston, Tex. .• i -yi Theodore J. MaruUo, 64, joined the SIU in the port of Mobile in 1959 sail­ ing in the steward department. He had sailed for 36 years. Brother Marullo was a ship's delegate. Bom in New Or­ leans, he is now a resident of Tampa, Fla. FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every three months, which are to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A quarterly finance committee of rank and file members, elected by the membership, makes examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recom­ mendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disburse­ ments of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. New York June Philadelphia .... - June Balttmore ...... June June Norfolk ille June Jacksonville SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is; 2 2:30 p.m. . . . ... 5:00 p.m. 7:00 p.tn. 2:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 3 4 ...... 2:30 p.m. ...... 5:00 p.m. ..'.... 7:00 p.m. 5 ...... 9:30 a.m. ...... . 5:00 p.m 7:00 p.m. 5 2:00 p.m. ..' — — Frank Drozak, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 275 - 20th Street, Brooklyn, N. Y, 11215 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights profierly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purpo.ses of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established poUcy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, I960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for i.og policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the F.xecutive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitutijm and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex and national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. ,Columhus Chicago . June 21 ..y .* June 10 , — — . Iitr*f> 10 ' . . 1. . —. and...... June 12 ....... Ttmn Q • Jersey City ..... June 9 — • Port Arthiii* . 1:00 p.m. ...... , —• , 5:00 p.m ^ . , -, ' ... . 5:flO n m ...... 5:00 p.m. . •. ...... 5:00 r»p.m. ....... ~ ii SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION—SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including but not limited to furthering the political, social and economic interests of Seafarer seamen, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of member­ ship in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. Support SPAD to protect and further your economic, political and social intercst.s, American trade union concepts and Seafarer seamen. If at any time a Seafarer feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or Information, he should immediately notify SIU President Paul Hall at headquarters by certified mail, return reccint requested. / * Seafarers Log .. .. , �-'P','L-!gTr^>T:ty^ >j»->^gq^<'g -.- TTrjr~~- STEER A CLEAR COURSE! If you are convicted of possession of any illegal drug—heroin, barbitu­ rates, speed, LSD, or even marijuana—the U.S. Coast Guard will revoke your seaman papers, without appeal, FOREVER. That means that you lose for the rest of your life the right to make a living by the sea. However, it doesn't quite end there even if you receive a suspended sentence. You may lose your right to vote, your right to hold public office or to own a gun. You also may lose the opportunity of ever becoming a doctor, dentist, certified public accountant, engineer, lawyer, architect, realtor, pharmacist, school teacher, or stockbroker. You may jeopardize your right to hold a job where you must be licensed or bonded and you may never be able to work for the city, the county, or the Federal government. It's a pretty tough rap, but that's exactly how it is and you can't do any­ thing about it. The convicted drug user leaves a black mark on his reputation for the rest of his life. However, drugs can not only destroy your right to a good livelihood, it can destroy your life. Drug abuse presents a serious threat to both your physical and mental health, and the personal safety of those around you. This is especially true aboard ship where clear minds and quick reflexes are essential at all times for the safe operation of the vessel. Don't let drugs destroy your natural right to a good, happy, productive life. Stay drug free and steer a clear course. Personals Charles F. Edwards, Sr. Please contact your wife Anna as soon as possible. Robert E. Porter Please contact Paul or Dot Brady as soon as possible at P.O. Box 471. SclTner, Fla. 33584. Norman Hargrave Please contact Thomas D. Cross as soon as possible at 612 West 19 St., Houston, Tex. 77008. Richard V. Gelling Please contact your wife Mary as soon as possible at 665 Geary St., San Francisco, Calif. 94102. Eddie Banas Please contact Jimmy Sherman as soon as possible at 4 Best St., Buffalo. N.Y.14209. G. (Nick) C. Crispala Andy Castelo asks that you send your present address to him c/o Teologo. Apt. 19, 329 Union St.. Brook­ lyn, N.Y. 11231. Edward Luedtke Please contact your wife as soon as possible at P.O. Box 23, Mosince. Wise. 54455. Carlos Rodriguez Please contact your wife Solly as soon as possible at 25-35 Astoria Blvd., Astoria, N.Y. All Seafarers Mrs. Lyell Wallace asks that anyone having any information about Robert H. Bennett contact her at 1640 1 homas Ave., St. Paul, Minn. 55104. ^eafarers Welfare, Pension, and Vacation Plans Cash Benefits Paid Mar. 27 - Apr. 23, 1975 SEAF.MUZRS WELFARE^ PLAN ELIGIBLES Death In Hospital Daily (a; $1.00 In Hospital Daily fe $3.00 Hospital & Hospital Extras Surgical Sickness & Accident (£ S8.00 Special Equipment Optical Supplemental Medicare Premiums DEPENDEN I S OF ELIGIBLES Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits In Hospital Surgical Maternity Blood Transfusions Optical • PENSIONERS & DEPENDENTS Death Hospital & Hospital Extras • Doctors' Visits & Other Medical Expenses . . Suigical Optical Blood Transfusions Special Equipment Dental Supplemental Medicare Premiums SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM TOTALS Total Seafarers Welfare Plan Total Seafarers Pension Plan Total Seafarers Vacation Plan Total Seafarers Welfare, Pension & Vacation Aniouiit Number iIONTII O DA 11; YEAR TO D A I E MONTI! ro DA I E YEAR 1 o DA n: $ 27.500.00 279.00 384.00 1.434.94 112.42 50.120.00 70.00 5,251.98 809.10 :S 148.609.S5 3.025.00 , 1.836.00 "5,116.81 475.92 224,992.00 1.758.46 20,450.67 5,951.30 8 279 128 16 2 6.265 2 205 12 49 3,025 612 58 7 28,124 13 750 1 14 413 63 104 15 1 147 1,567 255 436 62 I1 529 90.241.39 2.408.13 13.579.39 3,616.00 70.00 3,446..34 331.418.22 9,765.24 56,506.99 17,716.00 832.00 13,823.53 17 182 113 16 79, 2 2 1,968 59 684 469 67 299 I 10 5 5,876 51,000.00 22.523.45 3.429.06 3,572.50 1.804.41 — 290.00 490.00 13,571.30 177,000.00 122,172.22 16.008.97 11.414.25 6,862.58 72.00 2,610.84 1,706.00 41,082.50 13 44 3,507.20 18,708.05 10.0.52 2,337 738 13,127 43,126 7,011 3,873 54,010 299,510.61 573,499.50 388.492.84 $1,261,502.95 $ 1,239.915.40 1,750,756.30 2,175,744.40 5,166,416.10 Richard Paul Moltram, Sr. Please contact your wife Lorraine as soon as possible. May, 1975 . ' Page 19 �Jfinal Beparturesf SIU pensioner Charles "Jimmie" Barone, 67, suc­ cumbed to a cardiacrespiratbry arrest in Ceritro Asturiano Hospital, Tampa on Mar. 24. Brother Ba­ rone joined the SIU in 1941 in the port of Tampa sailing as a chief cook. He had sailed for 31 years and was a veteran of the U.S. Army iu World War II. Born in Tampa, he was a resident there when he passed away. Interment was in the Luione Italiano Cemetery, Tampa. Surviving is a sister, Mrs. Mary A. Muley of Tampa. i! John A. Hunnlngs, 51, died of a heart i attack in Carteret General Hospital, 1,^ Beaufort, N.C. on Nov. 5, 1974. Broth­ er Hunnings joined the SlU-affiliated .IBU in the port of Norfolk in 1961 sailing as an oiler. He had sailed for 20 years and was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. A native of Beaufort, he was a resident there at the time of his death. Burial was in North River Methodist Cemetery, North River, N.C. Surviving are his mother, Nettie and a sister, Mrs. M. Carolyn Gillikin. both of Morehead City, N.C. SIU pensioner Jozef Kejdrow.ski, 64, died on Apr. 19. Brother Kejdrowski joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1955 sailing asafireman-watertender. He was horn in Lipinki, Poland and was a resident of San Fran­ cisco when he passed away. Seafarer Kejdrowski's ashes were buried at sea. Surviving are his widow, Michiko of Yokohama; a brother, Jan of Gransk, Poland and a sister, Mrs. Marta of Woj Olszyn, Poland. SIU pensioner James C. Everett, 68, died on Apr. 18. Brother Everett joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of Norfolk in 1961 sailing as a chief en­ gineer for the Curtis Bay Towing Co. from 1951 to 1972 and for the Wood Towing Co. from 1942 to 1951. A North Carolinian, he was a resident of Portsmouth, Va. when he passed away. Surviving is his widow, Mattie. Pensioner Michael J. Mullen, 89, passed away on Mar. 13. Brother Mullen joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of Buffalo in 1961 sailing as a scowman for the Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co. from 1912 to 1964, IBM Co. from 1962 to 1964, Dunbar & Sullivan from 1936 to 1963, Merritt, Chapman & Scott in 1941 and for the L.A. Wells Construction Co. from 1954 to 1960. He had sailed for 60 years. Born in Buffalo, he was a resi­ dent of Cheektowaga, N.Y. when he passed away. Surviving is his widow, Delia and a daughter. Page 20 Henry K. Smith, 63, died on Jan. 9. Brother Smith joined the SIU in 1942 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. He had sailed for 33 years. Seafarer Smith ' was a pre-war U.S. Coast Guard veteran. A native of Praco, Ala., he was a resident of Covington, La. when he passed away. Surviving are his widow, Annabelle; a son, Philip of Covington; his mother, Clara of West Birmingham, Ala., and a sister, Mrs. Inez Alien of Birmingham, Ala. SIU pensioner Terrell T. Nickerson, 71, succumbed to lung cancer in Meth­ odist Hospital, Houston on Mar. 5. Brother Nickerson joined the SIU in / 1949 in the port of New York sailing as a chief steward. He had sailed for 20 years and was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War I. Born in Siluria, Ala., he was a resident of Fairhope, Ala. when he died. Burial was in Fairhope Memory Gardens. Sur­ viving are his widow, Hellan; two sis­ ters, Mrs. J. L. Shinn of Sylacauga, Ala. and Mrs. Wiimer Scott of Alabaster, Ala., and a nephew. Dr. Paul Nicker­ son of Sylacauga; SIU pensioner Robert D. Phifer, 62, died on Apr. 16. Brother Phifer joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York 1^^ sailing as a chief • steward. A native of Brenham, Tex., he was a resident there when he passed away. Surviving are his widow, June; two daughters, Mrs. Judy Ann Gaugler of Aspen, Colo, and Joanna Carol Phifer of Brenham; a sister, Mrs. Helen P. Barnes of Baltimore, and an aunt, Mary Phifer of New York City. SIU pensioner John C. Mitchell, 65, succumbed to respi' ratory arrest in the Tampa General Hos­ pital on Mar. 25. Brother Mitchell joined the SIU in the ' port of New York in 1951 sailing as an AB. Seafarer Mit­ chell had sailed for 24 years and was a pre-war veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. He was born in Atlanta and was a resident of Wildwood, Fla. when he died. Burial was in Oak Grove Ceme­ tery, Wildwood. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Shirley J. M. Wilson of Atlanta and Mrs. Lois Walters; a broth­ er, Charles of Wildwood, and a sister, Mrs. Louise Dempsey, also of Wildwood. Donald Ray Byers, 22, died on Apr. 1. Brother Byers joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1969 sailing as a firemanwatertender. He was a Harry Lundeberg . School graduate and a 1973 upgrader at the School. Born in Houston, he was a resident of Baytown, Tex. at the time of his death. Sur­ viving is his brother, John Allen of Baytown. Alphan Fruge, 57, succumbed to mul­ tiple injuries sus­ tained when his car hit a train in Sulphur, La. on Dec. 14. Brother Fruge was dead on arrival at the West Calcasieu (La.) Cameron Hospital. Seafarer Fruge joined the Union in the port of New York in 1952 sailing as an AB. He had sailed for 25 years. Born in Couleecrouche. La., he was a resident of Sulphur when he passed away. Burial was in Rose Lawn Cemetery, Sulphur. Surviving are his widow. Ruby; two sons, Roger and Gary; two daughters, Cindy Kay and Gloria Ann and his mother, Mrs. Edward Fruge of Sulphur. Homer L. Single­ ton, 72, passed away in New Orleans on Apr. 11. Brother Sin­ gleton joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1957 sailing as a fireman-waterI tender. He had sailed for 51 years. A native of Conway, S.C., he was a resident there when he died. Surviving are his mother, Cora and a sister,' Mrs. Maggee Hardee, both of Conway. y- SIU pensioner Frank E. Duneman, 67, died of a heart disease in Cape Ca•g naveral Hospital, Cocoa Beach, Fla. on Mar. 13. Brother ^ Duneman joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of New York in 1960 sailing as a tug deckhand for the Penn-Central Railroad Marine Division from 1929 to 1968. He was born in Kingston, N.Y. and was a resident of Cocoa Beach, Fla. at the time of his death. Cremation took place in the Platinum Coast Crematory, Cocoa Beach. Surviving are his widow, Zola Mae and a son. Dale. SIU pensioner Walter M. Sprinkle, 64, died of a heart at­ tack in Mid-Jefferson Hospital, Nederland, Tex., on Dec. 12. Brother Sprinkle joined the Union in Port Arthur in 1961 sailing as a chief engineer for Sabine Towing and for the D.M. Picton Co. in 1951. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. A native of Gulfport, Miss., he was a resident of Port Arthur. Burial was in Greenlawn Memorial Park, Port Arthur. Surviving is his widow, Thelma. Elelqyed Belief its Ke tollob'ihg menlheirs have had their hcnelit payments held up hccau^ I (hey failed to supply complete information when filing their claims. Pleasf t contact Tom Cranford at (212) 499-6600. 083-46-4912 458-74-7717 578-60-2739 237-62-3680 401-32-9466 467-92-2311 1.92-36-6004 459-80-1117 ;450-54-5337 Hite, Green, S. Bayliff, L. K. ; WiIlard.J.D. Saenz, J. ManudJr.,W; - ; Stephens, W. Yi,B. Botana, J, Jarrett, W. Gilbert, D. Joly, J. Brokenshire, Walker, W. . York, J. E. Curl, G. Goidsmit, A.. Grob,S. Celkos, H, Malik,C. , Hermann, P. Matthews. G/ Dokeris.A. ^ 417-6843771 430-14-2698 548-15-3400 067-24-912^1 493-03-1337 UlW A&G A&G A&G IBU • '^ • 081-38-3116 584-28-9077 \ ' , UI^I 4.^;/ .UIW^ ^ IBU ,..•-1-'- 'iBU' ' »/> ,' > ' 161-38-9161 7 ' 153-28-0307 498-36-8221 467-01-2480 091-16-7730 098-48-4486 580-12-3103 422-03-1302 149-34-6851 ^ 214-50-0339 191-16-6384 273-05-5819,.,''286-26-430.5 457-86-9988 091-22-6132' , ' A^l A&G :: A&G XJIW UlW • • A&G IBU A&G A&G i I I SECURITY IN UNITY! v^%WSi^-X-:WX-X-X-X-x-X-X-X'X'X«X«X«%::W:WX:x:x;X;XWXW»X«m'X-x-Xi:;::;X;¥;¥ft:::x»x-X-X«^^^^ ••i Seafarers Log* �a - William J. Conners, Jr., 58, suc­ cumbed to a heart attack in Savannah on Apr. 5. Brother Conners joined the SIU in 1939 in the port of Savannah sailing as a deck en­ gineer. He had sailed for 37 years and walked the picket line in the N.Y. Har­ bor strike im 1961. A native of Savan­ nah, he was a resident there when he died. Surviving are his mother, Louise; a brother, Henry M. Conners, Sr., both of Savannah and a sister, Mrs. N. L. Williamson of Pensacola, Fla. Byron E. Burton, 29, died of head in­ juries in Mary View Hospital, Ports­ mouth, Va. as a re­ sult of a fall to the dock from the top of the gangway of the SS American Explor­ er (Hudson Waterways) berthed on Craney Island on Mar. 16. Brother Bur­ ton joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1968 following his graduation from Piney Point. He sailed in the stew­ ard department and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. A native of Jacksonville, he was a resident of South Jacksonville at the time of his death. Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Helen L. Toole of Dinsmore, Fla,, and his father, James of Jacksonville. SIU pensioner Percy J. Batson, 74, passed away from arteriosclerosis at home in Brooklyn, N.Y. on Mar. 11. Brother Batson joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1952 sailing in the steward depart­ ment for 20 years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army's 27th Division in World War I. Seafarer Batson was born in Minnesota. Interment was in Green­ wood Cemetery, Brooklyn. Surviving is his mother, Minnie of Oregon. SiU pensioner Ernest R. S. Bright, 66, died of a cerebral vascular disease in Charity Hospital, New Orleans on Mar. 30. Brother Bright joined the SIU in 1939 in the port of New Orleans sailing in the engine de­ partment. He had sailed for 45 years. Born in Mississippi, he was a resident of St. Bernard, La. when he passed away. Cremation took place in the St. John Crematory, New Orleans. Surviving is his widow; Mable. SIU pensioner Curtis S. Wainwright, 53, was killed in an auto crash on Mar. 18 in New Or­ leans. Brother Wain-. Wright joined the Union in the port of New Orleans in 1954 sailing as an oiler. He had sailed for 32 years and was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. Born in Jacksonville, he was a resident of Westwego, La. Sur­ viving are his widow, Edna; a son, Byron and his mother Cassie of Tallahassee, Fla. May, 1975 Weldon G. La Mothe, 55, died on Mar. 31. Brother La Mothe joined the SIU in the port of Detroit in 1970 sail­ ing as a cook. He started sailing before World War II and was a cook for the U.S. Army infantry during that conflict. Born in Hubbell, Mich., he was a resident there when he passed away. Surviving are his widow, Eileen; a son, Michael and a daughter, Deborah. Robert E. Hoillngsworth, 54, died on Mar. 22. Brother Hollingsworth joined the SIU in the port of Jacksonville in 1971 sailing as an oiler. He was born in Ranger, Tex. and was a resi­ dent of Jacksonville at the time of his death. Surviving are his widow, Mary and a daughter, Linda. Pensioner Eugene E. Gould, 66, died of natural causes in the USPHS Hospital, Staten Island, N.Y., on Apr. 2. Brother Gould joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of New York in 1960 sailing as a deckhand for the Penn-Central Railroad Marine Divi­ sion from 1940 to 1971. A native of Plymouth, N.H., he was a resident of West New York, N.J. when he passed away. Cremation took place in the Gar­ den State Crematory, North Bergen, N.J. Surviving are his widow, Elfrieda and a son, Richard. Jesse L.Green,59, died of a hemorrhage ' '^1 in the New Orleans USPHS Hospital on Mar. 12. Mother Green joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1950 sailing as an AB. He had sailed for 27 years and was a U.S. Coast Guard veteran of World War II. Born in Alabama, he was a resident of Mandeville, La. when he passed away. Burial was in the Garden of Memories, New Orleans. Surviving are his widow, Mildred; his mother, Lena and a sisterin-law, Maude, both of Loxley, Ala. • SIU pensioner Lorenzo Ajon, 88, passed away in Brooklyn Hospital on Apr. 5. Brother Ajon joined the SIU in 1939 in the port of New Orleans sailing as a cook. He had sailed for 47 years. A native of the Philippine Islands, he was a resident of Brooklyn when he died. Burial was in St. Charles Cemetery, Pinelawn, N.Y. Surviving is a cousin, Nicolas S. Laurente of Brooklyn. SIU pensioner Jay C. Steele, 66, died of heart disease in the New Orleans USPHS Hospital on Feb. 2. Brother Steele joined the SIU in 1949 in the port of Tampa sailing as a chief cook. He had sailed for 24 years. A native of Crestview, Fla., he was a resident of Grand Bay, Ala. when he passed away. Interment was in Odd Fel­ low Cemetery, Mobile. Surviving are his widow, Irene; five sons, Randal of Theodore, Ala., Roy of Bayou La Batre, Ala., Raymond of Grand Bay, Charles and Windelm, and a daughter, .Eunice. f ' ^ Alfred S. De Agro, Jr., 44, expired in the New Orleans USPHS Hospital on Apr. 14. Brother De Agro joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1960 sailing in the engine department. He was a Piney Point upgrader last year and was a 1959 graduate of the Andrew Furuseth Training School in Brooklyn, N.Y. Born in Washington, D.C., he was a resident of River Ridge, La. at the time of his death. Surviving are his widow. Bertha; three sons, Alfred S., Ill, William and John Maloney, and a daughter, Patricia Maloney. SIU pensioner Joseph A. Marrone, 76, passed away on Dec. 18. Brother Marrone joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of New York in 1960 sailing as a deckman for the Brooklyn, N.Y., Eastern District Ter­ minal from 1924 to 1962 and for the Long Island Railroad from 1916 to 1919. Born in New York C\ty, he was a resident of Queens, N.Yl when he died. Surviving are his widow, Mary of Farmingdale, L.I., N.Y. and two sons, Pasquale of Queens and Anthony. Miguel A^ "Mike" Velez, 63, died in Bayamon, Puerto Rico on Jan. 20. Brother Velez joined the SIU in 1948 in the port of New York sailing as a firemanwatertender. He had sailed for 27 years and was a post-war veteran of the U.S. Army. He also was a 1969 MEBA District 2 retiree, having been a 1966 3rd assistant graduate of the Engineering School in Brooklyn, N.Y. Seafarer Velez walked the picket line in the N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961 and was involved in the District Coun­ cil 37 beef. Born in Anasco, Puerto. Rico, he was a resident of Bayamon when he passed away. Surviving are his widow. Carmen; two sons, Miguel A., Jr. and Gibert Serrano and a daughter, Sandra. Politics Is Porkchops Donate to SPAD James E. Gardiner, 59, died on Apr. 8. Brother Gardiner joined the SIU in 1942 in the port of New Orleans sailing an AB. He was Wm ' A born in Sunset, La. RH and was a resident of Opelousas, La. at the time of his death. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. John A. Young of Church Point, La.; a brother of Baton Rouge, La. and a niece, SIU pensioner George T. Chandler, 55, died of natural causes in Mobile on Apr. 17. Brother Chandler joined the SIU in 1938 in the port of Mobile sail­ ing as a bosun. A na­ tive of Mobile, he was a resident there when he passed away. Surviving are his widow, Ada and a brother. SIU pensioner Henry R. Lowman, 73, passed away on Jan. 6. Brother Lowman joined the SIU in 1947 in the port ^ Am of Norfolk sailing as a chief electrician. He was bom in Pu- laski, Va. and was a resident of East Liverpool, Ohio when he died. Surviv­ ing are his widow, Lillian Effie of Pu­ laski; two sons, Henry and James; a brother, Joseph, also of Pulaski and a sister, Mrs. Alec Straightiff of Front Royal, Va. Aulton Smith, 39, expired on Apr. 13. Brother Smith joined the SIUaffiliated IBU in the port of Paducah, Ky. in 1973 sailing as a lead deckhand for the Inland Tug Co. last year, the American Barge Line from 1973 to 1975 and for Orgulf in 1973. He was born in Melber, Ky. and was a resident of Paducah. Surviving are his widow, Evelyn; a son, Mark and a daughter, Theresa. Maurice P. Bulger, 76, passed away on Mar. 20. Brother Bulger joined the SIU in the port of Chicago in 1967 sail­ ing for the American Steamship Co. and for the Reiss Steamship Co. He was a resident of Newtonville, Mass. Surviv­ ing are a brother, Richard of Newton­ ville and a niece, Patricia of Chicago. SIU pensioner William H. Dunham, 78, passed away on Feb. 4. Brother Dunham joined the Union in 1944 in the port of Baltimore sailing as a chief steward. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War 1 and the U.S. Navy in World War 11. A native of New York City, he was a resident of Fort Lauderdale, Fla. when he died. Surviv­ ing are his widow, Ida; his mother, Mrs. Viola J. Marx, and his sister. Mrs. Roger Quick, both of White Plains. N.Y. SIU pensioner Manuel M. Cotty, 59, succumbed to broncopneumonia in Dislvico Hospital, Ponce, P.R. on Oct. 5. Brother Cotty joined the Union in 1942 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. He had sailed for 29 years. A native of Adjuntas, P.R., he was a resi­ dent of Ponce when he died. Burial was in the Municipal Cemetery, Ponce. Sur­ viving are his widow, Ramonita; two sons, Victor and Jorge and two daugh­ ters, Flora and Evelyn. Page 21 �... f Descriptions and Dates of HLS Upgrading Courses *For course requirements, see next page. Able Seaman—^The course of instruction leading to the endorsement of Able Seaman consists of classroom work and practical training to include: Basic Sea­ manship, Rules of the Road. Wheel Commands, use of the Magnetic Compass, Cargo Handling, Knots and Splices, Blocks and Booms, Fire Fighting and Emer­ gency Procedures, Basic First Aid. Starting dates: June 26, September 4, October 16, November 28. Quartermaster—The course of instruction leading to certification as Quarter­ master consists of Basic Navigational instruction to include Radar, Loran, Fathometer, RDF, and also includes a review of Basic Seamanship, use of the Magnetic and Gyro Compass, Rules of the Road, Knots and Splices, Fire Fight­ ing and Emergency Procedures. Starting dates: May 29, A ugiist 7.October 2, November 13. Lifeboatman—The course of instruction leading to a lifeboatman endorsement consists of classroom work and practical training to include: Nomenclature of Lifeboat, Lifeboat equipment. Lifeboat Commands, Types of Davits and their use. Emergency Launching Operations. Also included in this course is actual practical experience to include launching, letting go, rowing and maneuvering lifeboat in seas, recovery of man overboard. Fire Fighting and Emergency Procedures. Starting dates: May 29, June 12, 26, July 10, 24, August 7, 21, September 4, 18, October 2,16,30, November 13,28, December 11. QMED—The course of instruction leading to certification as QMED consists of classroom work and practical training to include parts of a boiler and their function, combustion control systems, steam and water systems, fuel oil systems, lubricating oil systems, hydraulic oil systems, boiler construction and repair, hand tools and their use, use of metals, machine tool operation, compressed air systems, fundamentals of electricity, principles of refrigeration, safe handling of com­ bustible materials, piping and valves, pumps, evaporators, auxiliary diesel engines, starting and securing main and auxiliary diesel engines, starting and securing main auxiliary units, engineering casualty control, all modes of operation of automated ships, firefighting and emergency procedures. Starting dates: May 29, June 12, 26, July 10, 24, August 7, 21, September 18, October 16, November 13, December 11. Welding—The course of instruction in basic welding consists of classroom and practical on-the-job training. This included practical training and electric arc welding and cutting, and oxy-acetylene brazing, welding and cutting. Upon com­ pletion of the course, an HLS Certificate of Graduation will be issued. Starting dates: June 12, July 10, August 7, September 4., October 2, 30. High School Program Is Available to All Seafarers Thirty-two Seafarers have already successfully completed studies at the SIU-IBU Academic Study Center in Piney Point, Md., and have achieved high school diplomas. ji- The Lundeberg High School Pro­ gram in Piney Point offers all Seafarers —regardless of age—the opportunity to achieve a full high school diploma. The study period ranges from four to eight weeks. Classes are small, permit­ ting the teachers to concentrate on the individual student's progress. ; ^ 7 I 1'•Jf 1 ! i- • Any Seafarer who is interested in taking advantage of this opportunity to continue his education can apply in two ways: Go to sn SIU office in any port and you will be given a GEO PreTest. This test will cover five gen­ eral areas: English Grammar, and Literature; Social Studies, Science and Mathematics. The test will be sent to the Lundeberg School for grading and evaluation. Or write directly to the Harry Lundeberg School. A test booklet and an answer sheet will be mailed to your home or to your ship. Complete the tests and mail both the test booklet and the answer sheet to the Lundeberg School. (See application on this page.) During your stay at the school, you will receive room and board, study materials and laundry. Seafarers will provide their own transportation to and from the school. Following are the requirements for eligibility for the Lundeberg High School Program: Fireman, Watertender, and Oiler—The course of instruction leading to en­ dorsement as Fireman, Watertender, and/or Oiler consists of classroom work and practical training to include: Parts of a Boilpr and their Function, Steam and Water Cycle, Fuel Oil and Lube Oil Systems, Fire Fighting and Emergency Pro­ cedures, and practical training on one of tfie ships at the school to include Lighting of a Dead Plant, Putting Boilers on the Line, Changing Burners, Opera­ tion of Auxiliary Equipment, Starting and Securing Main Engines. Starting dates: May 26. June 23, July 21, August 18, September 15. Diesels—There are no requirements for anyone who is interested in taking the diesel engine course but is not interested in receiving the Coast Guard license. The four-week course covers: types, designs, construction and characteristics of various diesel engines; nomenclature and principle design features of all parts of diesel engines, formulas and hydraulic principles, introduction to fuel, air, lubrication and exhaust systems, use of various gauges, meters and instruments used on diesel engines; care, operations maintenance and recording of diesel engine performance; signals used between bridge ancfcngineroom; fundamentals of electricity and refrigeration; basic firefighting, first aid and safety. Starting date: October 20. Advanced Pumpman Procedures—The course of instruction leading to HLS certification as pumpman will consist of both classroom and practical work to include: Tanker regulations, loading and discharging, pumps and valves operation and maintenance, ballasting^ tank cleaning and gas freeing, safety and firefighting. Starting date: July 28. Assistant Cook—The course of instruction includes classroom and on-the-job training in preparing and cooking fresh, canned, and frozen vegetables, how to serve vegetables hot, cold or as a salad and to become familiar with menu selec­ tion of vegetables for selecting the best methods for preparation, portion control, dietary values and the serving procedures. Starting dates: May 29, June 12, 26, July 10, 24, August 7, 21, September 4,18, October 2,16,30, November 13,28, December 11. Cook and Baker—The course of instruction includes classroom and on-the-job training in baking bread, pics, cakes and cookies, and preparation of desserts such as custards, puddings, canned fruit and gelatin desserts. The Cook and Baker will be able to describe preparation, of all breakfast foods and be familiar with menu selection of bread, desserts and breakfast foods for the appropriate meal. Starting dates: May 29, June 12, 26, July 10, 24, August 7, 21, September 4,18, October 2,16,30, November 13,28, December 11. Chief Cook—The course of instruction includes classroom and on-the-job training in preparation of soups, sauces, and gravies. The student will be able to describe preparation of thickened or clear soups, and explain preparation and use of special sauces and gravies. The chief cook will be able to state the primary purpose of cooking meat and define cooking terms used in meat cookery, describe principles and method of preparing and cooking beef, pork, veal, lamb, poultry and seafood. Starting dates: May 29, June 12, 26, July 10, 24, August 7, 21, September 4,18,October2,16,30,November 13,28,December 11. Chief Steward—The course of instruction includes classroom and on-the-job training for a chief steward. The chief steward will select food and stores for a lengthy voyage to include nutritionally balanced daily menus for the voyage. He will participate in all phases of operations such as the commissary bake shop and galley at the school. Starting dates: May 29, June 12, 26, July 10, 24, August 7, 21, September 4,18, October 2,16,30, November 13,28, December 11. Note: The dates and courses are subject to change at any time. LNC Upgraders Course 1. One year's seatime. 2. Initiation fees paid in full. 3. All outstanding monetary obliga­ tions, such as dues and loans paid in full. / meet the requirements listed aboye and I am interested in furthering my | education, and would like more information on the Lundeberg High School |' Program. I .Book No.. Name Address. .i; • -pv?" i .- Last grade completed (Street) ^— " (City or Town) Last year attended — Complete this form, and mail to: Margaret Nalen Director of Academic Education ,irl Harry Lundeberg School i Piney Point, Maryland 20674 •V-'( • I Page 22 (Zip) LNG Instructor Charlie Nalerr-(extreme left) poses for photo early last month with hfs most recent class of graduates. Kneeling (I. to r,) are: Christopher Hunt and Mike Russo. Standing (I. to r.) are: Nalen, Lonnie Dooley, Ronald Smith. Anthony SgagliaVdich, Leonard McGinnis, Peter Schuffles, Tom Curtis, Jay Campbell and Herman Wilkerson. Seafarers Log �Deck Department Upgrading Qoartermaster 1. Must hold an endorsement as Able-Seaman- -unlimited—any waters. Able-Seainan Able-Seamaiir—12 months—any waters 1. Must be at least 19 years of age. 2. Be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than ^0/100—20/100, corrected to 20/40—^20/20, and have normal color vision). 3. Have 12 months seatime as an Ordinary Seaman or 4. Be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have eight months seatime as Ordinary Seaman. (Those who have less than the 12 months seatime will be required to take the four week course.) Able-Seaman—uniimiteii—any waters 1. Must be at least 19 years of age. 2. Be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/40—20/20, and have normal color vision). 3. Have 36 months seatime as Ordinary Seaman or AB—12 months. Lifeboafanan 1. Must have 90 days seatime in any department. Engine Upgrading FOWT—(who has only a wiper endorsement) 1. Must be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—^20/100, corrected to 20/50—20/30, and have normal color vision). 2. Have six months seatime as wiper or be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have three months seatime as wiper. (Those who have less than the six months seatime will be required to take the four week course.) FOWT—(who holds an engine rating such as Electrician) 1. No requirements. Electrician, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist or Boflermaker— (who holds only a wiper endorsement) 1. Be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/50—20/30, and have normal color vision). " 2. Have six months seatime in engine department as wiper. Electrician, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist or Boilermaker— (who holds an engine rating such as FOWT) Cook and Baker 1. Twelve months seatime as Third Cook or; 2. Twenty four months seatime in Steward Department, six months of which must be as Third Cook and Assistant Cook or; 3. Six months as Assistant or Third Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Assistant Cooks Training Course. Chief Cook 1. Twelve months seatime as Cook and Baker or; 2. Three years seatime in Steward Department, six months of which must be as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and six months as Cook and Baker or; 3. Six months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and six months seatime as Cook and Baker and aire holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory comple­ tion from the Assistant Cook and Second Cook and Baker's Training Course or; 4. Twelve months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and six months seatime as Cook and Baker and are holders of a "Certificate" of completion from the Cook and Baker Training Program. Chief Steward 1. Three years seatime in ratings above that of Third Cook and hold an "A" seniority in the Union or; 2. Six months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, six months as Cook and Baker, six months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of a "Cer­ tificate" of satisfactory completion from the Assistant Cook, Second Cook and Baker and Chief Cook Training Courses at the Lundeberg School or; 3. Twelve months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, six months seatime as Cook and Baker, six months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of a • "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Cook and Baker and Chief Cook Training Programs. 4. Twelve months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, twelve months seatime as Cook and Baker and six months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Chief Cook Training Program. HARRY LUNDEBERG SCHOOL OF SEAMANSHIP UPGRADING APPLICATION Name- 1. Must have rating (or successfully passed examinations for) FOWT, Electri­ cian; Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist, Boilermaker, and Deck Engine Mechanic. 2. Must show evidence of seatime of at least six months in any one or a combina­ tion of the following ratings: FOWT, Electrician, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist, Boilermaker, or Deck Engine Mechanic. Welding 1. Must hold endorsement as QMED—any rating. LNG/LPG Program Age (Middle) Address(Street) (City) DECK AB 12 Months AB Unlimited Quartermaster Lifeboatman (Area Code) Seniority. Social Security #. HLS Graduate: Yes O No • Dates Available For Training I Am Interested In: • • • • -Telephone- (Zip) (State) Book Number. Port and Date Issued. 1. No requirements. QMED—any rating (First) (Last) -Ratings Now Held. Lifeboat Endorsement: Yes • No • ENGINE • • • • • • • • QMED • FWT • Oiler • Dk. Mech. • Reefer • Boilermaker • LNG-LPG • Diesel • STEWARD • Assistant Cook Electrician Dk.Eng. • Cook & Baker Jr. Eng. • Chief Cook Pumpman • Steward Machinist Welder Advanced Pumpman Procedures Advanced Electrical Procedures RECORD OF SEATIME — (Show only amount needed to upgrade in rat­ ing checked above or attach letter of service, whichever is applicable.) SHIP RATING HELD DATE OF SHIPMENT DATE OF DISCHARGE 1. Engine personnel must be QMED—Any Rating. All other (Deck and Stew­ ard) must hold a rating. Advanced Pumpman Procednres 1. Must already hold Coast Guard endorsement as Pumpman or QMED— any rating. - Advanced Electrical Procedures 1. Must already hold Coast Guard endorsement as electrician or QMED— any rating. Steward Upgrading PORT- J)ATE. SIGNATURE. RETURN COMPLETE APPLICATION TO: LUNDEBERG UPGRADING CENTER, PINEY POINT, MD. 20674 Assistant Cook 1. Twelve months seatime in any Steward Department Entry Rating. 2. Entry Ratings who have been accepted into the Harry Lundeberg School and show a desire to advance in the Steward Department must have a minimum of three months seatime. Page 23 May, 1975 ...J.,'.; �•• SEAFARERS LOG A,/rTTTevN.. -C'^J - OtflcUl pabUcatlM mt th« SEAFAHBRS INTBIUilATlONAL UNION • Attoatlc, OoU, LakM talaiiB Waters Diatrlat* AFL-CIO One to Seafarer The SIU's Annual College Scholar­ ship Program, which has gained the reputation among many educators as one of the best no-strings-attached pro­ grams in the country, this month awarded five more $10,000 scholarship grants, four going to dependents of eligible members and the fifth going to a 32-year old active Seafarer. This brings to 112 the number of four-year college grants that have been awarded Seafarer by the Union's Scholarship Program Ana Pinilla Barbara GailBernard Cynthia Marie Cole Edward V. Gilabert Danny McDonald since its inception over 21 years ago. Of dent of great ability and fine character, schdfarship money to pursue a career these, 28 grants have been won by American College Tests, and the deeply motivated to attend college." in law. **1 have .a great feeling and re­ individual's character and leadership Seafarers and 84 by dependents of Sea­ Edward's father, 61-year old Sea­ spect for the law," says Danny, "butI qualities as noted in high school extra­ farers. farer Ventura Gilabert has been a mem­ know that it will be a tough academic curricular activities and letters of rec­ This year's winners are: Seafarer ber of the SIU since 1948. Brother Gil­ road ahead even ^vith the scholarship; ommendation. The five scholarship Danny McDonald of Cedar Rapids, abert was bom in Spain and sails as but without it, it would he very near winners are all exemplary of these outIowa; Edward v. Gilabert, 17, son of able seaman. impossible." Several of Danny's college lihed qualities. Seafarer Ventura Gilabert of Brooklyn, A Teaching Career instructors who recommended him for The Selection Committee members N.Y.; Cynthia Marie Cole, 18, daugh­ the award agree, however, that "his this year were: Dr. Charles Lyons, Scholarship winner Cynthia Cole's ter of S^farer Lonnie Cole of Ashedetermination and academic ability wili dean of admissions at Fayetteville State high school principal writes: "Cynthia boro, N.C.; Barbara Gail Bernard, 18, bring about the successful completion University, Fayetteville, N.C.; Miss is one of the most promising students at daughter of IBU member Lawrence of his goals." Edna Newby, Douglass College, New Asheboro H.S. She can best be de­ Bernard of Trenton, Mich., and Ana McDonald has been a member of the Brunswick, N.J.; Charles D. O'Connell, scribed as a model student. Perhaps her PinOla, 17, daughter of Seafarer Louis SIU since 1966 and has accumulated director of admissions. University of most outstanding attribute though is Finilla of Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico. about five years seatime in the engine Chicago, Chicago, 111.; Dr. Bernard her character. She is dependable, con­ Three alternates—Michael Moore, department. Ireland, an official of the College scientious, industrious and friendly. Her 18, son of Seafarer Melvin Moore of Boards; Dr. Elwood Kastner, dean of sensitivity and concern for others have Melbourne, Fla.; Gina Scott, 17, Top 3% of Class registration. New York University; endeared her to both faculty and stu­ daughter of Seafarer Cleveland Scott of Edward Gilabert, who will be gradu­ Charles Logan, labor relations con­ dents." San Francisco, Calif., and Seafarer ating from New Utrecht High, Brook­ sultant, New Orleans, La.; Professor Cynthia's admirable qualities, as Michael Furbush, 26, of Newton Cen­ lyn, N.Y. next month, plans to use his R. M. Keefe, Lewis and Clark Com­ noted by her principal, will serve her tre, Mass.—were also chosen and will $10,000 grant to study aeronautical en­ munity College, Godfrey, 111., and Pro­ well in the professional career shg^ has receive the scholarships in case one or gineering at the Polytechnic Institute, fessor Donald Maley, University of chosen to pursue, early childhood edu­ more of the winners are not able to Brooklyn, which has already accepted Maryland, College Park, Md. cation—a career that demands a great accept. him to their course of study. The Selection Committee's choices deal of sensitivity and perserverance. The five winners will receive their were given the final ok by the Board of Throughout high school, Edward has Cynthia has already shown her keen $10,000 grants over a four-year period Trustees at a meeting at the Lundeberg received consistently high grades and is interest in the field of education by and can use the money to participate in School in Piney Point May 7. ranked 24 out of 924 students who will working as a volunteer student teacher any course of study they wish at any Of the five winners. Seafarer Danny graduate with him next month. This aide at a local school this past year. She accredited college or university in the McDonald is the only one with some puts him in the top 3 percent of his says: "I have become very involved in United States or its territories. college experience behind him. He has class. His extracurricular.activities in­ the work of the teachers and enjoy it As in the past, the winners were, accumulated 68 credits at Kirkwood clude participation in student govern­ immensely." She hopes to achieve her chosen by the SlU Scholarship Selec­ Community College in Cedar Rapids ment and on both the gymnastics team goal at the University of North Caro­ tion Committee, an impartial panel of and has achieved an excellent grade and the football team. lina in Greensboro, N.C. reputable educators from around the point index of 3.797 out of a possible He has received high praise from his Cynthia's father. Seafarer Lonnie country. This year's Committee, which 4.0. high school instructors, who agree that Cole has been a member of the SIU met on May 2 at Union Headquarters, Brother McDonald will use his Edward is "an exceptionally gifted stu­ Continued on Page 8 as in the past, based itS~selections on the individual's scholastic ability as shown in high school grades and scores The SIU Scholarship Selection Committee goes over the applications for the achieved on the College Boards or the five $10,000 SIU annual college grants at Union Headquarters. The educators who made up the committee are, from the left around table: Charles D. O'Connell, director of admissions. University of Chicago; Dr. Bernard Ireland, official of the College Boards; Prof. R. M. Keefe, Lewis & Clark Community College; Margaret Nalen, director of academic education a,t the Lundeberg School who" sat in as an observer; Miss Edna Newby, Douglass College; Prof. Donald Maley, University of Maryland; Dr. Charles Lyons, Fayetteville State University, and Dr. Elwood Kastner, New York University. Labor relations consultant Charles Logan (not in photo) was also a member of the Scholarship Committee. ; . Two-Year ^cholar^ips In ad^ott to the five $10,000 college scholanbips awarded annu­ ally, the SIU this year initiated an annual program of reserving two addition^ two-year scholarships solely for acdve Seafaier&^ The iiew program was announced at membership meetings throughout the country and publicized in the Seafarers Log, Unfortunately, no Seafarer ap­ plied for the awards. The new pro­ gram, of coume, will continue and the SIU encourages its members to take advantage of this^ educational opportunity and apply for the grants Further details on the j^':$5>0fl%Scbolarsfalp awards .program of t., ff-.- Wlltiilt' cm JX: SMI iiyb �U Hi SEAFARERS Km, la Offletel ynbUMtlMi mi tli« SEATARBRS INTBIINATIONAL UNION • Atlaatle, GoU, Laluw aaA lolaadWatcra Distriet* AFL-CIO Historic Seafarers Conference in Piney Point 66 SIC Brotliers Attend Two-Week Meeting Last month 66 delegates chosen from ±e membership met at the Harry Lundeberg School in Piney Point for two weeks to conduct an historic in-depth study of our indus­ try and to discuss the SIU contract which is due for renewal in June. Arriving from the various SIU deep sea ports on April 12 and 13, the delegates assembled in the 5.5. Zimmerman auditorium for the first time on the evening of Apr. 13 when they were greeted by Hazel Brown, the president of the Lundeberg School and Mike Sacco, the School's vice president. After their opening remarks, the floor was turned over to SIU Presi­ dent Paul Hall who welcomed the delegates to "the most historical meeting of professional seafarers.". For the first time, President Hall said, Seafarers have gathered to­ gether to study their problems and recommend solutions that will shape the future of their Union, their job security and their industry. Charging the delegates with the responsibility of giving direction to those members unable to attend the Conference, Hall reminded them that, because this Union is a democ­ racy, their decision would have an impact—good or bad—on all Sea­ farers. For this reason, he asked the dele­ gates to study each area carefully and to make the knowledgeable decision that would benefit all members rather than a decision that would benefit just the individual. Turning his attention to th^ up­ coming contract negotiations, he asked the delegates "How much should we ask for from the oper­ ators?" He pointed to the "tremendous economic power" the SIU could wield in negotiating any contract and warned that this power must, like de- port on its workshop's recommenda­ tions, and there would again be an opportunity to ask questions. On some evenings, the delegates would assemble in the Zimmerman auditorium again at 7:30 p.m. to listen to special guest speakers. During the last week of the Con­ ference the delegates had a break in their daily routine when they took a trip to Washington, D.C. Frank Drozak, SIU vice president in charge of contracts, addresses the 66 delegates attending the Seafarers Conference. mocracy, be handled responsibly and intelligently because the basic propo­ sition of this Union is "job security for the professional seaman." Hall also asked the delegates to weigh the question of pension in­ creases carefully and to study it from every angle. But, he said, "we needn't be cau­ tious to the point of doing nothing." Must Be Active Assemble in Zimmerman On a typical day of the Confer­ ence, the delegates would assemble in the Zimmerman auditorium at 9 a.m. to hear a presentation by a speaker on the day's area of study. These presentations would usually last for one-and-a-half hours and then, after a short coffee break, the delegates would be shown a movie that dealt with the day's subject and they were given a chance to ask the morning's speaker questions until 12:30 p.m. At 1:30 the delegates would di­ vide by department into three work­ shops where they would hold an indepth discussion of the day's subject, review the proposals submitted to Headquarters by the membership, study material they had been pro­ vided with when they had first ar­ rived, and make recommendations to submit to the entire conference and membership. Drawing oh the SIU's experiences in fighting for maritime legislation as an example of positive, well thoughtout action, he remarked that "we've been active in this area, so we've been successful." "We can take this world, and our­ selves, and make it a little better by studying and learning to understand our problems. As we strive for a bet­ ter living, for a life with dignity," Hall concluded, "our awareness will make the difference." The next morning the delegates received their schedules and settled Report on Recommendations down to two weeks of studying the" After these workshops the dele­ SIU's contract, welfare plan, vacation, pension, shipping rules, train- gates would reassemble in the Ziming, education, constitution, and po- merman auditorium at 4 p.m. At this litical and legislative activities. general session each group would re­ Washington Tour In Washington they visited the AFL-CIO headquarters where they were addressed by AFL-CIO Secre­ tary-Treasurer Lane Kirkland and given a tour of the building. The delegates also visited a con­ gressional session in the Capitol Building and were hosted at a lunch­ eon at the Democratic Club. At the end of die Conference, the hard-working delegates were coinmended by SIU Vice President Frank Drozak: "You've come up with some good proposals. You should be proud of them and of the work you've done while you were here." Just as President Hall had opened the Conference, he was on hand to close this important meeting and to sum up its conclusions and recommendations. Congratulating the delegates on their hard working behavior during the Conference, President Hall said "now that you have had full time and opportunity to discuss the issues and make recommendations, you have a better understanding of our problems and a better understanding of what a small, but unified and aggressive union can accomplish." "That you've had the Assistant Secretary of Commerce and the pres­ ident of the world's largest containership fleet come here to speak to you should serve as an indication of the strength this unity and aggressiveness From the left. Steward Department Workshop Chairman Antonio Conclaves. Deck Department Workshop Secretary-Reporter Norman Du Reward ^ shop Secretary-Reporter William Hand and Engine Department Workshop Secretary-Reporter John "Bobbie Johnson read the minutes from their respective workshops to the assembled delegates. • (J r f^ • ^ a �3;--: •TI i t- Delegate Peter Drews, chairman of the deck department workshop, has a question during a general session of the Conference for the panel of SlU vice presidents. Haywood Green, chairman of the en­ gine department workshop, reads the recommendations made by the mem. bers of his workshop to a general as­ sembly of the Conference. has given us," he continued. This same strength helped win ac­ tive support for the SIU's efforts to pass the oil imports bill from all 50 AFL-CIO state federations and 200 central labor bodies, he pointed out. "The way we earn our living," Hall continued, "gives us a closeness and uniqueness that no-other group possesses. In the past, the smallest irritant meant chaos beause of this very closeness. Our inability to com­ municate kept us from the strength of unity. **But now, as a result of this Con­ ference and onr educational pro­ grams, die day has come when we can begin to separate the personality from the issue. "As you've seen in your study of our industry, our enemies are formid­ able and we cannot dissipate our strength by fighting with one another because we cannot face these enemies with anything less than all of our resources. The day is here when we -V \.S:hZ Asst. Sec. of Commerce Robert Blackwell (third from left) poses with, from the far left: MLS Vice President Mike Sacco,. and SlU vice presidents Frank Drozak, Cal Tanner, Earl Shepard and LIndsey Williams, after his speech to the Conference delegates. must face them with all of our intel­ ligence," President Hall said. "But," he continued, "I believe we will survive because we are fighting for more than a living—^we are fight­ ing to preserve a way of life. "And so, I congratulate you," Hall told the delegates, "because you have shown that the way to solve our prob­ lems, improve our lives and insure our dignity is to learn to work for a stronger union, to work together for this common goal despite personal­ ities. back to your ships,'' President Hal! concluded, "and talk about what you have accomplished at this Con­ ference." Conference History quarters on Apr. 11 to fill these vacancies. Early this year a letter giving full details of the Conference was sent to all Seafarers, all ports and all SIUcontracted ships.This letter explained that members wishing to serve as delegates to the Conference had to be full book members with *A' Se­ niority in good standing, have 24 months seatime with SlU-contracted operators in ratings above entry (seatime was considered as any time for which contributions had been made toward pension and welfare eligibil­ ity), and have at least 60 days of such employment in the period from Apr. 1, 1974 to Apr. 1, 1975. Questionnaires were also sent to all Seafarers asking for their com­ ments and suggestions on the Consti- tution, welfare, pension and vacation plans, contract, and other issues important to all members, These comments and suggestions received from members were studied by the delegates during the course of the Conference. Headquarters had received au­ thorization to make all the necessary arrangements for the Conference through a proposal which was ratified at each port's January membership meeting. The proposal read in part: "It is hereby recommended that the mem­ bership give authorization to Head­ quarters to make the necessary ar­ rangements for the Conference and to establish all rules for selection of participants in the Conference." The 66 Seafarers serving as dele­ gates, 22 from each department, were elected to represent the membership at this Conference at special meetings held in each A&G deep-sea port on Apr. 10-11. Based on shipping, registration and the past year's activities, the dis­ tribution of representatives from each port was designated as follows: New York, 12; New Orleans, 6; Hodston, 6; San Francisco, 6; Baltimore, 3; Boston, 3; Detroit, 3; Jacksonville, 3; Mobile, 3; Norfolk, 3; Philadelphia, 3; San Juan, 3; Seattle, 3; Tampa, 3; Wilmington, 3; and Piney Point, 3. However, the ports of Detroit, Tampa and San Juan were unable to meet their full quota and, according to arrangements authorized by the membership prior to the elections, Opening the Seafarers Conference, SIU President Paul HatI asks the delegates special meeting was held in Head- to study the Issues and "make the knowledgeable choice." • 1 -1 ' Jf MLS and SIU officials were available during the entire Conference to answer the delegates' questions and to explain the various Issues. Pictured, from, the left, are: HLS Vice President Mike Sacco; SIU Secretary-Treasurer Joe DIGIorglo; SIU Vice President Frank Drozak and New York Port Agent Leon Hall, Page 2 Special Supplement ' �t t:/\ f Labor Union History The beginning of the American seaman's movement was started on the West Coast with the Marine Fire­ man, Oilers and Watertenders Union of the Pacific in 1883, and the Sailors Union of the Pacific in 1885. The Atlantic Coast Seamen's Union began in 1888, the Marine Firemen Oilers and Watertenders of the At­ lantic dates from 1902, and the Ma­ rine Cooks and Stewards Association of the Atlantic from 1901. The SUP pioneered the fight for a union hiring hall, and while this at­ tempt didn't last long, the SUP and other unions continued their efforts, until today when, as Bunker said, the hiring hall "has become an integral part of the seaman's life." ; i- ,< RSCONF i •At' I '" • ii''> ^f S. 1 Lr'•1^- m 11 SIU Consultant John Bunker traces the SlU's history for the delegates on the first full day of the Conference. Listening is Harry Lundeberg School Vice President Mike Sacco. The first full day of the Seafarers Conference was devoted to a con­ sideration of Labor Union history. The 66 delegates convened in the auditorium of the Charles Zimmer­ man and heard a keynote address from John Bunker, an SIU con­ sultant who is currently preparing a special project in an attempt to col­ lect all the material ever written about maritime labor since the 1800's. Bunker's speech centered not only on the history of maritime labor, but traced the history of the trade union movement as well. Associations of workingmen in America existed even before the revolution. Bunker told the delegates, and one composed of cordwainers (shoemakers) called a strike in 1799 for higher wages. Noting that some authorities claim The delegates from the engine department discuss the Union's history in their workshop. the labor movement in this country Sacco told the delegates that the The delegates were also told of the "Strong and democratic unions started with the Mechanics Union of Trade Associations, Bunker said, evolution of the seaman's unions in have developed; responsible leader­ Importance of studying union history ship exists among both labor and cannot be underestimated, because "this organization evolved from a this century: the creation of the old strike by Philadelphia carpenters in International Seamen's Union; dis­ management. The federal govern­ to make advances in t|}e future the 1827 to get a ten-hour day. In fact putes and disagreements, which led ment is underwriting the costs of the seaman must know what has been the greatest impetus for union or­ to strikes and the formation of the American standard of living for a done in the past. The delegates as a group were ganization came from the rebellion National Maritime Union; and finally substantial portion of the American in 1938, a group of seamen dissatis­ merchant marine. Just as necessary shown the film entitled "The Inheri­ against long hours of work as much fied with the Communist leanings of to the public interest as merchant tance", which depicted the formation as the desire for more pay. American many NMU members, founded the vessels are the seafaring workers of the International Ladies Garment workers in the first half of the 19th Seafarers International Union of represented by responsible trade Workers Union. Later in the day the century labored from sun-up to sun­ North America with Harry Lunde­ unions." men divided into three workshops, down." berg as its president. Following the speech by John according to shipboard department. In his speech, Bunker went on to Bunker, the delegates heard from describe the beginnings of the Amer­ In the individual groups the dele­ HLSS Vice President Mike Sacco, gates were shown a slide presentation ican seaman's attempt to organize Present State of Industry who concentrated his remarks on the of Union history, and were also given unions, which coincided with the After discussing the old battles of importance of history as it relates to pamphlets entitled "Labor Union formation of the American Federa­ the 30's and 40's and the constant the contract. Vice President Sacco History." Both the slide show and the tion of Labor (AFL) in 1886. Com­ menting on the reasons and need for fight for better living and working said that the "struggle for the hiring pamphlet traced the major develop­ a seaman's union movement. Bunker conditions aboard ship. Bunker con­ hall and better working conditions" ments in trade unionism since the be­ cluded his remarks with a summation had been won and that they were ginning of the movement until the said: "It was during this period of labor of the present state of the industry. now a part of the SIU contract. present. Late in the afternoon the delegates union development that American reconvened as one group to read seamen organized to obtain better their workshop reports and recom­ wages and living conditions and to mendations, and participate in a force changes in laws that deprived question and answer session. The fol­ the sailor of many rights enjoyed by lowing recommendation on Union the shore worker and which put him history was agreed to by all the dele­ in the status of an indentured servant gates: to the ship, the shipowner and the "A complete study and review of shipping master. the History was made by the dele­ "In the latter part of the 18th cen­ gates, a study and review of the tury conditions aboard American recommendation submitted by the ships were worse in some respects membership. It was recommended than they had been 100 years before. that Headquarters study and review Wages were low, food was generally the maritime history as well as the poor, hours of work were long, and history of the Labor Movement and worst of all, the seaman was the vic­ to take whatever steps necessary to tim of a vicious hiring system that keep abreast of our industry and the robbed and cheated him out of his Conference delegates listen to John Bunker tell it like it was in a speech cover­ Labor Movement." ing maritime history. meager wages." Special Supplement , : fa I •I '• i' j i •'i Page 3 m- • �•U-M, Constitution On the second day of the Confer­ ence the delegates took up the SIU Constitution. Union representative Red Campbell outlined the provisions and safeguards of the document which was drawn up at the Union's inception in 1938. Representative Campbell went over the different areas of the Con­ stitution, and stressed the importance of the first two sections, the Preamble and the Statement of Principles and Declaration of Rights. Campbell specifically cited the dif­ ference in the Constitution between shipping seniority and membership seniority; or employment rights and membership rights. He said that the "rights, duties, and obligations spelled out in the Constitution were agreed to by the members for their own benefit." Noting that the Constitution can be changed, but has been done so infrequently, mainly to comply with changes in the law, Campbell said that "it has stood the test of time." Frank Drozak, vice president in charge of contracts and contract en­ forcement, spoke to the delegates fol­ lowing a showing of the film "The Battle of Wall Street," the story of the SIU's assistance to Wall Street workers during a strike in the 1940's. entitled "Statement of Principles and Declaration of Rights," it says: "We shall affiliate and work with other free labor organizations ... we shall seek to exert G»r individual and col­ lective influence in the fight for the enactment of labor and other legisla­ tion and policies..." Vice President Drozak, comment­ ing on SIU participation in other labor bodies, said: "It is important for us to partici­ pate because we are a small organi­ zation and we get strength and unity from our affiliations. We must work within the political system, and the best way to do this is to combine our strength with other organizations whom we can help and who can help us. Vice President Drozak also dis­ cussed with the delegates the advan­ tages of a merger between the SIU and the Inland Boatmen's Union. The possible merger would be along the lines of the one between the SIU A&G District and the Great Lakes a few years ago; each district would retain its own shipping rules and seniority system. However, members vice president in charge of contracts, addressed the assembled SIU repre­ sentatives. Discussing the provisions of the present SIU Contract and pointing out areas that need to be modified if the Union is to keep pace with the rapidly changing maritime industry. Vice President Drozak asked the dele­ gates to "weigh all of the facts and then make your decisions, not as an individual, but as a representative of all Union members." Continuing, he spoke of some Contract The 66 delegates at the Seafarers Conference, after two days of study­ ing the SIU's present Contract and reviewing the membership's recom­ mendations, proposed a number of items to be incorporated in the new Contract and charged the SIU Con­ tract Department with the responsi­ bility of attempting to negotiate the best Contract the industry will be able to support. The delegates began their study of Union representative Red Campbell' gives Conference members a step by the Contract on the third day of the step explanation of the Constitution. Conference when Frank Drozak, SIU Special Supplement would pay dues into one Union, In the afternoon of the day spent on the Constitution, the 66 delegates divided up into three workshops, with each workshop composed of men from the same ship department, but from different ports. Two union representatives were also present at each John Gallagher, deck department delegate from Philadelphia, discusses the IBU/SIU merger proposal with the members of the deck department workshop. Labor Affiliations Vice President Drozak discussed the SIU's affiliation with various other labor organizations, including the AFL-CIO and the Maritime Trades Department: He also noted the SIU's participation and membership in other AFL-CIO labor bodies such as the Central Labor Councils, State Federations and Port Councils. In the section of the Constitution Page 4 .James Myers, steward department delegate from San Francisco, asks the" panel a question during the afternoon general session. workshop to work with the delegates. In the workshops the delegates dis­ cussed the recommendations and suggestions which were submitted by SIU members who had filled out questionnaires prior to the Confer­ ence. Later in the afternoon the dele­ gates reconvened into one group again and read their workshop re­ ports and recommendations. After a question and answer session, the group adjourned. The following recommendation on the Constitution was agreed to by all the delegates: A complete review of our Consti­ tution was made by the delegates and a study and review of the recom­ mendations submitted by the mem­ bership was made. The delegates recommend that Headquarters be given the authority to study our Con­ stitution and make the necessary changes needed to affiliate the In­ land Boatmen's Union directly into the SIU A&G District. problems facing the SIU which should be considered when proposing Contract revisions. These problems include such things as the automated bridge found on some new ships and its effect on the jurisdiction of the watchstanding AB. "What will the AB do on these bridges?". Vice President Drozak asked. "Will he take soundings, mon­ itor radar screens and perform other duties, or will we let the mate do it?" If the mates take over these duties. Vice President Drozak warned, we �Richard Wardlaw (left photo), delegate trom the deck department, William Hand (center photo), steward department delegate, and Joseph DiSanto (standing, right photo), engine department delegate, participating in their workshops on the Contract. will lose some of our jurisdiction on the bridge and endanger that AB's job. Vice President Drozak also spoke of manning scales, the MSC, estab­ lishing an entry utility rating and changing shipping rules to fit new shipping patterns, pointing out that these areas had to be considered when negotiating a new Contract. The delegates then divided by de­ partment into three groups where they reviewed the 431 Contract rec­ ommendations submitted by the membership and discussed various Contract areas. After these discussions, the dele­ gates regrouped and were given the opportunity to ask questions and make proposals in an open forum. The next time the delegates met to consider the Contract, the Confer­ ence was in its closing days and they recommended specific Contract pro­ posals after further group discussions and review of the membership ques­ tionnaires. These proposals included the fol­ lowing recommendations: •, It should be a three-year Con­ tract with a wage increase the first year, and wage increase and cost of living increase in the second and third years. • On all ships built under the 1970 Merchant Marine Act, includ­ ing Mariner Ships, the Bosuns or Watchstanding Bosuns, Stewards and Steward/Cooks should receive the same monthly wages, as well as pre­ mium and overtime rates as QMEDs. • All day workers should be guar­ anteed the option of we^end and holiday work. • All vessels should be signed on for no more than six months articles. • Where possible, additional re­ lief gangs should be established. • The allowance for subsistence and lodging should be increased. • If there is any increase in Main­ tenance and Cure in the industry, this increase should be applied to the SIU. • Transportation should be paid on a port-to-port basis. • When a seaman is shipped to another port, the transportation should be paid by the operator. • The Contract sections dealing with Port Time and Sailing Board Time should be re-written to be standard with the other maritime unions. These proposals, and others (see pages 15-16 of this supplement) were accepted unanimously hy the as­ sembled delegates, as was a motion authorizing the Contract Department to negotiate the best possible Con­ tract the industry will he able to sup­ port without endangering the job security of SIU members. Politics, Law and Legislation In tracing the route of proposed legislation from its inception to its passage, Bill Moody stated, "No other worker is as dependent on fed­ eral regulations as the seaman." Because the SIU's membership recognizes this, he explained, our legislative action stems from the ac­ tive support given to SIU programs, officials and SPAD by Seafarers. This support enables SIU officials to offer aid and maintain active roles on local port councils, and AFL-CIO central bodies and state federations. In turn, these bodies can offer sup­ port to merchant marine legislation by petitioning their congressmen and senators who, often representing in­ land-areas, might have little interest in maritime affairs. Using the oil bill as an example, Bill Moody pointed out that nearly every AFL-CIO international union, central labor body and state federa­ tion called on their congressional rep­ resentatives to vote in favor of the bill. As other examples of the need for political action. Moody cited the oil industry's recent attempts to breach the Jones Act, the fight to keep the USPHS hospitals open and the fight to curb unfair rate cutting by thirdflag carriers. In their department workshops, the delegates reviewed the question­ naires submitted by the membership and discussed the various political battles facing the Union. After the discussions, the delegates all donated to SPAD in a gesture of their support of the SIU's political activities. Reassembling after their work­ shops, the delegates proposed and passed the following recommenda­ tion: try has no tradition of supporting an American merchant marine. "We have an American-flag mer­ chant marine," Brand stated, "only because the SIU has made It pos­ sible through legislation." The Seafarer's Conference dele­ gates spent two days studying the SIU's legislative efforts and the ef­ fects of politics on Seafarers and their job security. During the course of these two days, the delegates were addressed by Herb Brand, president of the Trans­ portation Institute, and Bill Moody, administrator of the Maritime Trades Department. As president of the Transportation Institute, Herb Brand explained that the Institute functions as a research arm for merchant marine legislative activities. This research is shown to legislators in an effort to gain their support for beneficial maritime legis­ lation. Legislative efforts are necessary to protect our industry because, unlike many foreign countries which subsi­ dize their merchant fleets, this coun­ "And the SIU has been effective in its, legislative efforts," he contin­ ued, "only because of your—the membership's—support." Bill Moody, who spoke to the dele­ gates on both of the days spent study­ ing legislation and politics, stated that "a good part of the power struc­ ture in this country feels it doesn't need a merchant marine," and he pointed to the Transportation Insti­ tute as the only organization dedi­ cated to supporting the American merchant fleet. Their research, he said, is invalu­ able in the MTD's and SIU's battles to protect the industry. Research by the Transportation Instituted and MTD should be stepped up, and we should improve our political arm—SPAD—as we continue to work on legislation af­ fecting all areas of the maritime in­ dustry and the labor movement. ni ni I1 V; :/•-: •M pf v^il f- p-l ..••• i:r I MTD Administrator Bill Moody (left i photo) and Herb Brand (center photo), president of the Transportation Institute, speak about the SIU's legislative efforts and field related question from Seafarers like steward delegate Sam Mc­ Donald (rightphoto) of Houston. Special Supplement Page 5 \ 1',-. ; ^ • J- ; �plipf 0€^egetes-Vfs/4L AFi.- G/P Bill Moody, Administrator of ttie Maritime Trades Department (fifth from right), shows the steward deiegates the ExecCitive Conference room while on a tour of the AFL-CIO building in Washington. Allen Kistler, Director of the Department of Organi­ zation and Field Services for the AFL-CIO, tells the delegates how the AFL-CIO aided in the passage of the oil bill.- John Hall, James Myers and Herbert Bennett, stop to look at a display of Samuel Gbmpers memorabilia during the tour of the AFL-CIO building. " Page 6 Special Supplement I ;' To get a better grasp of the SIU's legislative machinery in action in the nation's capital, the 66 Union dele­ gates to the^eaforers Conference in Piney Point, Md. visited AFL-CIO headquarters in Washington, D.C. and the Halls of Congress during the second week of the Conference. Leading the group was William Moody, administrator of the AFLCIO Maritime Trades Department, (MTD) along with SIU Representa­ tive George McCartney, New York Port Agent Leon Hall, Philadelphia Port Agent John Fay, San Francisco Port Agent Steve Troy, Seattle Port Agent Harvey Mesford, New Or­ leans Patrolman Stanley Zeagler and other Union representatives. At the AFL-CIO huUding, Lane Kirkland, secretary-treasurer of the federation, spoke to the delegates about cargo preference saying 'the SIU succeeded in hringing the oil industry to its kne^" with the help of the MTD and their port councils. Kirkland complimented the Sea­ farers with the aside that "sailors of America have been among the staunchest members in the trade union movement." . �Before touring the offices of AFX.CIO President George Meany, the Executive Council and the MTD, the delegates and Union officials heard Allan Kistler, AFX-CIO di­ rector of organizing and field activi­ ties discuss how all sections of the AFX-CIO—Federal, state and local bodies—were moblMzed to help ob­ tain passage of the oil imports bill in Congress. Next stop on the tour was Con­ gress on Capitol Hill where the dele­ gates saw the House of Representa­ tives in session on the Vietnam evacuation appropriation. Following this, the delegates along with'SIU Washington repre­ sentative Philip Carlip, had lunch at the Democrat Club. There, House majority leader Thomas P. "Tip" O'Neill (D-Mass.) confided to the delegates that there would be a de­ crease in unemployment via legisla­ tion creating 1.6 million Jobs* and a tax rebate. Also dropping by at the SIU table to say hello were N.Y. Reps. Charles B. Rangel and Leo C. Zeferetti, Sen. William D. Hathaway, of Maine, Rep. Martin A. Russo of Illinois and Rep. J. William Stanton of Ohio. Delegates and instructors alike listen attentively as AFL-CIO Secretary Treasurer Lane KIrkland delivers the fraternal greetings and best wishes of the federation. r ii/, 1^' I'-, I Is :i , t J-*- u Lane Kirkland congratulates the SIU and its leadership on the success of its legislative programs. i-: • t .J •I •• 'A j f % John Hunt (I.) of Houston and Homor Ringo (r.) of New Orleans stand by a celestial map which shows the skies they have both seen from the four corners of the globe in their years at sea. Rep. Tip O'Neill (D,-Mass.), majority leader of the House of Representatives, drops by the banquet at the Democratic Club to greet the Conference mem­ bers. II i'i Special Supplement Page? "' V ^ 1 '• i ' �' opening the Sgaf^rei^' Gonfererice, SlO P^Eii;^ dent Paul Hall calls it'The most historical meetingot professional seafarers." ; J Steward departhient delegate Antonfe Gonca Yorknotesaquestlon for the speaker during one of the. . gerieral sessions The delegates enjoy a four-courae iunchedrf Held for them at the prestigious Democratic Club during their visit to Washington, D.G. ^ ! Delegate Thomas Ratcliffe (standing) from New York makes a point during one of the deck department workshops while delegate Fjed/'Red" Olsen listens. ' . • ;•/ v y-'f" S A'^ T> - ' >v*< '''' ^ f - With schedule in hand, delegate John Wade is^ ready :o begin work after checking-in on the first.;; day of the Conference. -y, •'• : "' .JrK •> 'X •'•• . •• •' v--, . />?'" . f»: i; ' • . ' - ^^ ^ " ' /t?- I , "•• • • ' ~ • •• 'V^.v• 4 AA T'^ 1' J l-lfe • • m • "i §^1 'rM Alii, Wi v i'jl • . • f %•«.'• t .f r;.! gives the d|ck department workshop a tour of the library aboard After a day of listening to speakers, meeting in workshops and asking questions, the delegates leave the^ SS Z/mmerma/t auditorium as they break for dinner. ^ ^ - ^ •I - > • [;'A -. r t ?;v' IV i \ • ? .J .^r ^' II T. -3:,.-' > 3; »; ''J - •"•'• " '' 3 ll •r?-; i.r- If: -h i'. .•••* ...f U' • ' Delegate Herwood Walters asks a ouestion question ^ " rr- -J 7"- >. :,i u)!;| at the Conference.. |ll| • ' •'••I.''• V i:> """TC' Delegate Robert A. Clarke has a point to make during one of the Conlerence's general ses-, Page? , Siiec&ISiipphiM^-. \f SpedatSiipiileiMiit '' Page9 • "••,•, i • .. ^ i' �Education Monday, Apr. 21 of the Seafarers Conference was devoted to discus­ sions on education. The delegates heard speeches from representatives of the various educational programs available at the Harry Lundeberg School, and spent the better part of the afternoon session considering recommendations and suggestions in the area of education. The first speaker of the day was Robert Kalmus, who is the Director of Vocational Education at Piney Point, kalmus told the delegates that the vocational programs at the school have come a long way since they first began. For example, he noted, that in the three years since the vocational upgrading courses. began over 1,500 Seafarers have gone through at least one of these classes in either the Deck, Engine or Steward departments. Kalmus described how the voca­ tional program has grown over the years, with such courses as LNG/ LPG, Diesel and Advanced Elec­ trical Procedures being instituted last year, along with a four-week AB course and an eight-week QMED course. The program has , also been expanded to include firefighting and lifeboat courses, Kalmus said. In his remarks Kalmus also men­ tioned the importance of the Inter­ governmental Maritime Consultative Organization (IMCO) and the meet­ ings the organization conducts to set some kind of manning scales and safety standards on an inter­ national basis. Kalmus frequently attends these meetings as a repre­ sentative of the Hairy Lundeberg School. In conclusion he stressed that ^education should be in continuing steps,** and then he noted that **as need for equipment training in­ creases, so must time spent at Piney Point. We need vocational education to protect job jurisdiction.** Following the speech by Kalmus, HLSS President Hazel Brown told the assembled delegates that "Piney Point is unique because it combines vocational education with academic and union education." And, stress­ ing the need for education. President Brown said, "if we don't get invplved in education, there won't be SIU Vice President Frank Drozak asks the steward department workshop to any jobs for us to move into." consider a chief stewards' recertlflcatlon program. Ms. Brown in her speech, traced the history of the Lundeberg School, is more to living than just earning a Director of Academic Education at from its rudimentary beginnings (no living." Piney Point. Speaking to a full audi­ lifeboat for the lifeboat class, in­ After the speech by President torium Mrs. Nalen said that "educa­ stead brooms and chairs were used), Brown the delegates viewed the film tion is the key to the job market, and up to the present facilities which "Tomorrow Is Also A Day," a story reading is the key to education." contain some highly technologicallyof trade unionism. In the afternoon Mrs. Nalen spoke on the various advanced equipment. the delegates divided into three aspects of the Lundeberg School's workshop groups to discuss recom­ academic program which has stead­ Time and Planning mendations and suggestions made ily grown over the years. While in Stating that the Lundeberg School "grew out of our needs," President by the membership relative to edu­ the beginning the program was Brown said "We want to have pro­ cation and training. While divided geared to trainees who were at Piney grams with depth, and that takes into the three groups the men were Point, it has now expanded to where time and planning." While noting also given a tour of the facilities at Seafarers (bosuns, upgraders) can participate in different courses. that vocational training is important, Piney Point. Following the workshop discus­ she said, "it is not enough. We must be concerned with the whole man." . sions the delegates reconvened into President Brown told the audience one full group and made the follow­ that the academic area of education ing recommendations on education is integrated into all HLSS pro­ and training: • That HLSS and the Trustees grams. But, she said, the school "has a unique environment, and it is the continue to improve our education least like a school that we can and training, and that Piney Point review the courses of Electrician, make it." QMED, AB and Entry Rating to The Lundeberg School President said that she sees more HLS-type improve the quality of the classifi­ schools, combining vocational and cation; and, that there be a refresher academic education, being set up by course as may be required by the in­ industries in the future. She called dustry from time to time. • That a review be made as to the SIU "very progressive" for hav­ ing the foresight to set up the facili­ the possibility of establishing an As­ sociate Degree Grant Program on HLS President Hazel Brown addresses ties at Piney Point. the delegates during their review of One of the problems that the maritime subjects. • That the Union be granted the Union educational programs. school faces, Ms. Brown said. Is permission to study alcoholism and that the seaman and his job needs Mrs. Nalen briefly touched on are constantly changing. *qVfore and other related mental problems of the some of th,e facilities available in the more,** she stated, *Ve are becoming Seafarer and that a Rehabilitation academic program, such as the read­ part of the community, and If yon*ve Center be established as part of the ing lab (which helps seafarers and been standing still, you*ve really Education Program at Piney Point. trainees to better comprehend what In the evening of the day spent on been going backwards.** they read, including tests) tapes and education two speakers addressed a In concluding. President Brown cassettes and high-interest, low vo­ said that a complete education is session open to anyone present at cabulary books. one way to develop self-confidence, the school. Aside from the dele­ She also went on to describe one and that the "real goal of Piney gates, trainees, bosuns, upgraders of the best accomplishments in her Point is to make people become aind other guests attended. department: the General Educa­ more flexible—teaching people how The first speaker at the evening tional Development Program to leam and showing them that there session was Mrs. Margaret Nalen, (GED), a Maryland state-accredited Discussing and commenting on the SlU's educational programs during the second week of the Conference are, from the left: delegates William "Flat Top* Koflowitch from New York; Joseph Donovan from Boston; Director of Acaderpic Education at HLSS Margaret Nalen; and Director of Vocational Education at the School Robert Kalmus. Page 10 Special Supplement >. �program leading to a high school diploma. The Harry Lundeberg School has had great success with the eightweek GED course, and since its in­ ception a little less than five years ago more than 500 seamen (trainees and Seafarers) have received a high school diploma. In fact, Mrs. Nalen said, since the GED was opened to Seafarers in 1972, there has been a 100 percent success ratio with Sea­ farers who have taken the course, and a 90 percent success rate with trainees. In summing up, Mrs. Nalen said, "Whatever your interests are—read­ ing skills, college, vocational ad­ vancement or high school diploma —we can help." The other speaker at the evening session was Richard Shinkle, direc­ tor of Counseling Services at Piney Point. Shinkle told the assemblage that the new Alcoholic Rehabilita­ tion Program, of which he is the head, will be "integrated into the ed­ ucational program, and will not be a medical program."' In discussing the new program, Shinkle said that it is "concerned with job security and concern for the guy who has invested years in the industry. It is important to realize that what affects him affects every­ one in the long run." The program will stress "family life", Shinkle explained, with the staff living on the same premises with those attending. There will be lectures and talks, but no medica­ tion. "Actually," he concluded, it is a re-education; the goal is to teach people how to handle problems." Shipboard Meetings and Communication Sacco stressed the use of tech­ niques of communication with re­ gard to shipboard meetings. He told the delegates that "you have to read, you have to listen," and that "feed­ back is the measuring stick" for good communication. and experiences." And Seattle Port Agent Harvey Mesford stated that the steward department group had so far held "extremely rewarding wm \-K sessions," and he was impressed that "99 percent of the recommendations would be better for the entire picture, not just the individual." Shipboard Meetings On Friday, Apr. 18 the delegates spent the day discussing shipboard meetings and communications. The first speaker of the day was Richard Shinkle, director of Counseling Serv­ ices at the Lundeberg School, who gave a speech on theories and tech­ niques of communications. Shinkle said that when discussing communication, you must "take into consideration the differences in the background of the sender and the receiver. Look for the difference that makes a difference." Communication is one of our major problems, Shinkle told the delegates, and it is a problem which all human beings share, not only Seafarers. "Assumptions make prob­ lems," Shinkle said. Shinkle's remarks centered on how to better understand and com­ municate with someone. He stressed to the delegates that one of the keys to successful communication is to "learn to ask questions, rather than argue" with a person. "All behavior makes sense," Shinkle went on to say, "and if you understand the reason, you'll be in control of the situation." Vice President Drozak also spoke of the importance of shipboard meet­ ings, and said that one of the major problems is that the men on the ships haven't been holding regular meetings. Drozak told the delegates that many of the communications re­ ceived at Union Headquarters both from the ships and from individual members lack certain information, and consequently Headquarters has many problems trying to deal with inquiries.' "This lack of information," Dro­ zak said, "comes from our mem­ bers not communicating properly on board ship. If regular meetings were held, many questions could be cleared up, and there probably would not be as many benefit appli­ cations and other communications sent in which were incomplete or lacked information." In the afternoon, the delegates divided up into three workshops to view slides on communications and union meetings, discuss recommen­ dations and suggestions on the subjept submitted by the membership, and go over pamphlets they had received. When the delegates reconvened into one group later in the afternoon, they unanimously agreed to the fol­ lowing recommendation on commu­ nications: A review of Shipboard Meetings The delegates were also shown a and Communications by the dele­ film entitled, "Eye Of The Beholder," gates was made including a study which depicted what Shinkle termed of the recommendations submitted the "transfer fallacy." The "transfer by the membership. It was recom­ fallacy" is when a person projects mended that Headquarters continue his viewpoint or perception of a to study and improve the procedure situation on to the action of others. of shipboard meetings and commu­ It somestimes can cause disastrous nications. consequences. Before adjourning for the day, The film used as an example the brief status reports were given by reaction of a group of people to a Union instructors who were working situation which appeared on , the with each of the three workshop surface to be a crime; each person groups. saw it from a certain vantage point. In reality, however, what actually, : San Francisco Port Agent Steve occurred was not what any of the Troy, who was working with the people had perceived, but some­ deck department workshop said, "there Kas been fine participation thing entirely different. by all hands." SIU Representative Following the film and Shinkle's concluding comments, HLSS Vice George McCartney, working with President Mike Sacco and SIU the engine department group com­ Vice President Frank Drozak both mented that, "so far there has been a good exchange of opinions, ideas spoke briefly to the delegates. ff- •S fi • if I .1 9 Richard Shinkle, director of Counseling Services stresses the need for clear communication both at sea and ashore. ' .> :• • r John Hunt, steward delegate from Houston, makes a recommendation to the other delegates concerning shipboard meetings. • i' I • f .^\ 7^' ' " William Gdff, steward delegate from San Francisco, suggests ways to increase crews' participation in the weekly shipboard meetings. Special Supplement Page 11 •-5 •V' .^ HMIlM HHi HHDHHHH �•< V Pension, Welfare, Vacation iiitnt '' As part of their study of the SIU's pension, welfare and vacation plans, the 1 assembled delegates hear from SIU General Counsel Howard Schulman (above) and engine department delegates (below) watch a special slide presentation shown to each department in their workshops. When the Conference delegates turned their attention to the SIU pen­ sion, welfare, and vacation plans, Carolyn Gentile, SIU Special Coun­ sel, started their review with a de­ tailed explanation of the new U.S. pension reform law and its effect on the various SIU plans. Ms. Gentile's talk centered on the application of this new law to the pension plan and an explanation of vesting, break in service rules, sur­ vivor benefits and funding under this legislation. Because of the complexity of this law and its many implications, the delegates had a number of questions. After some straight forward an­ swers from Ms. Gentile, the delegates left that meeting with a clearer un­ derstanding of the SIU's pension plan and the changes it will have to under­ go to meet the new law's provisions.. In the group meeting which fol­ lowed, the discussions centered around the proposals submitted by the membership, and various types of pension increases and their future ramifications. Because there was another day scheduled for discussion of our pen­ sion, welfare and vacation plans, no formal recommendations were acted on by the three department work­ shops until the delegates met again to study the plans on the last full day of the Conference. The last day began with SIU Gen-, eral Counsel Howard Schulman re­ viewing the Union's legal history and - r>^ the legal battles it has had to fight in order to stay alive. Mr. Schulman also spoke of the new pension reform law and specu­ lated that this law will increase the cost of running the plan from 20 to 40 percent because of mandated in­ surance premiums, new suits against the plan and increased paperwork necessitated by the law. Speaking to the delegates before they broke up into separate groups to discuss and formulate their recom­ mendations, SIU Vice President Drozak again asked them to make decisions based on the facts before them and what will be best for the entire membership, '^our deci­ sions," he said, 'Svill decide if there will be a tomorrow—this is what you have been looking at for the last two weeks." When they first arrived at the Con­ ference, all delegates received a number of booklets covering the va­ rious areas they would be studying. The booklet describing the SIU's pension, welfare and vacation plans pointed out that "Throughout the years, our members have always fol­ lowed the democratic rule of provid­ ing the best possible benefits for the greatest number of Seafarers. And they have recognized the many prob­ lems of properly funding a plan, and the dangers of rashly creating the kind of benefits that could drive a plan broke in just a few years—a situation that has unfortunately de­ stroyed many individual pension plans in other unions and other indus­ tries. A pension plan that calls for payments of $1,000 a month, but runs out of funds to pay it, is mean­ ingless." Meeting by department on the last day of the Conference, the delegates' discussions covered all of the SIU's benefits, but centered around the pension. SIU Pension Plan Considering the pension plan as a mortgage on the future, the general consensus of the delegates was that great caution must be exercised when recommending any increase in the cost of this plan. Studying the example of bankrupt union pension plans such as the United Mine Workers plan, the dele­ gates felt that projected future costs, as well as the possibility of having the number of members receiving a pen­ sion equal or surpass the number of working members generating con­ tributions to the plan in the future, necessitated increasing the monthly benefit only for members going on pension after June 15 of this year in order to insure the security of every member's pension. This decision was reached only after the problem had been studied thoroughly and the delegates felt that this recommendation was the only knowledgable and responsible one they could make. When the full assembly of dele­ gates reconvened, the three groups brought forward a number of well thought-out and thoroughly exam­ ined pension, welfare and vacation proposals. Out of these proposals, the following recommendations for negotiation by the Contract Depart­ ment were approved unanimously by the entire assembly of delegates: • An increase in the death bene­ fit. • An increase in miscellaneous hospital costs coverage. • An increase in intensive" care coverage. • An increased surgical benefit. • An increased maternity benefit. • Establish an accidental dis­ memberment benefit. • Change the hospital room and board benefit to cover the full cost of a semi-private room in all cases. • An increase in the vacation benefit for all groups. • An increase in the pension ben­ efit for members going on pension after June 15, 1975. Mttts, PmPSIIfii, ETC., • WrOF •,lS:»€STiiJr Tr' 0,:-^ .mm m \ i. •>• • W vwm .. m.-' ' • wo' ?oo IV - V 1w •lo'. .'mi. Or ... 1 (} ' SIU Special Counsel Carolyn Gentile explains the vesting provision of the new pension reform law to the Conference delegates. Page 12 Special Supplement Engine department delegates discuss increasing the pension benefit in their workshop on the last full day of the Conference. �V Three Speak on Maritime Speaking on the second night of the Conference, Asst. Sec. Robert Blackwell has both good and bad news for the delegates. During the course of the Sea­ farer's Conference Assistant Secre­ tary of Commerce for Maritime Affairs Robert J. Blackwell, Paul Richardson, the president of SeaLand Services, Inc., and Dr. Edward Hinman, director of the USPHS Division of Hospitals, addressed the Conference delegates at Piney Point in a series of special evening sessions. Asst. Sec. Blackwell serves as the head of the Maritime Administra­ tion, and his appearance at the first of these evening sessions, as well as the speaking appearances of Paul Richardson and Dr. Hinman on sub.sc(|iient evenings, was an indication of the important role the SIU plays in the maritime indiistry and the interest of other segments of this industry in our Conference and its recommendations. Sec. Blackwell, after acknowledg­ ing the prominent and constructive roles played by SIU Vice President Frank Drozak and President Paul Hall as unifying forces in getting all segments of the maritime in­ dustry to work towards a modern, strong American merchant marine, announced that he had both good and bad news for the delegates. The MARAD head's good news was that the 1970 Merchant Marine Act has "set into motion powerful forces to revitalize our merchant marine." This act has triggered the largest peacetime shipbuilding program in the nation's history, he said, and brought about the re-entry of Amer­ ican flag services in our foreign bulk trades as nearly two-thirds of the ships ordered under the program's subsidies have been bulk carriers, tankers, LNG ships and ore-bulkoil carriers. The hardest hit segment of the industry has been the tanker trade which is now weathering a world­ wide surplus of tankers because of the increased price of OPEC oil and the resulting drop in worldwide oil consumption. With tanker rates plummeting as a result of the surplus, "the tanker outlook is decidedly bleak, and is likely to remain so for the next two or three years," Sec, Blackwell predicted. With about 25 million tons of tankers laid up throughout the world. Sec. Blackwell said that "some observers believe this figure will grow to 65 million tons." • Though high oil prices have wreaked havoc on the tanker trade, the U.S.-flag liner fleet posted strong gains in 1974, with early figures indicating a 26 percent increase in tonnage moved in foreign trade over 1973 movement. "While the unsettled world eco­ nomic situation makes it difficult to forecast future trade volumes," Sec. Blackwell said that he believed that the National Maritime Council's aggressive 'Ship American' Pro­ gram, combined with America's large and versatile fleet of intermodal vessels, "should enable our .1 keep punching, it will be our enemies that fold and we'll have what our country sorely needs—2i U.S.-flag fleet second to none." The next guest in this series, speaking to the delegates on the third evening of the Conference, was Paul Richardson, president of Sea Land Services—the operator of the largest containership fleet in the world, and head of the National Maritime Council. Calling Piney Point a credit to the entire industry, Richardson said that Sea-Land's relationship with the SIU "is a good one and it's growing stronger because we have common goals." i: -. i • •i T 1. i • ! ' 'I ^ (i fK: f ; f*- ' J Working Together Crediting Paul Hall as being "the driving force behind the National Maritime Council," Richardson pointed out that in the past, the seg­ ments of the maritime industry were fragmented. But now, through the efforts of the NMC and other at­ tempts to strengthen the U.S. mer­ chant marine, labor and manage­ ment are working together in many areas. Though the U.S. merchant marine, with its containerships, RO-ROs and other new ships, leads the world in ' - A:, •iln i I% a V if-- Unprecedented Cooperation This program. Sec. Blackwell said "has also generated unprecedented cooperation and stability in the shipping industry's labor-manage­ ment relations" and fostered "impres­ sive gains in shipbuilding produc­ tivity." As a final piece of good news. Sec. Blackwell added that U.S. flag carriage of our foreign trade rose from 5.6 percent to 6.6 percent last year." "While this may seem to be a minimal increase," he continued, "it represents a significant 49 percent gain in tonnage. "However, during the past year," Sec. Blackwell reported, "this bright picture was dimmed by several severe economic developments." Dr. Edward Hinman, director of the USPHS hospitals, explains his plans for improving the system to the delegates. ,!• • ^. . • 1' I r. 'I; i > Paul Richardson, the president of Sea-Land Services, Inc. and chairman of the National Maritime Council, talks about legislation to curb the rate cutting of third-flag carriers. liner operators to retain a competi­ tive position in our foreign trades." "Third flags, particularly ships of the Soviet Union and socialist bloc countries, are syphoning off sizeable volumes of cargoes by offering freight rates that are 25 to 35 per­ cent below conference rates," he continued. Ending his speech on a positive note. Sec. Blackwell stated, "I be­ lieve there is tangible evidence that the American maritime industry has made substantial progre.ss under the Merchant Marine Act of 1970. "You have a Maritime Adminis­ tration," he told the delegates, "com­ mitted to building up our fleet. Wc have strong union support. We have good support in Congress. And we have finally developed a mechanism to bring unions, shipowners and the government together—the NMC. "We have taken some heatings," he concluded, "and we will prob­ ably take a few more. But if we maritime innovation, Richardson said that it is facing a major problem because of the rate cutting practices of some non-conference third-flag carriers. Richardson accused these third flag carriers, mostly Soviet and socialist bloc country ships, of raid­ ing American trade routes and spoke of a bill proposed by Sen. Daniel Inouye (D-Hawaii) which would attempt to protect our routes. Richardson outlined the provi­ sions of this bill and then showed the delegates a slide show that had been prepared for Sen. Inouye to explain the need for this type of protettion. Called the Non-National Carrier Bill, this legislation would require that non-national carriers justify any freight rates that are lower than those charged by conference car­ riers by proving that these lower rates are profitable. After the slide show, Richardson Special Supplement Page 13 '"1 f: (i •. . A - A "•.•'••'I - t'-d .."J-- '1 i • ..f, ;i •f, - �Delegate Fred "Red" Olsen asks Asst. Sec. of Commerce Robert Blackweil why the merchant marine must fight for everything it needs. promised Sea-Land's continued sup­ port of efforts to unify all sectors of the maritime industry. "We have a common goal," he concluded, "and we can be heard in places we need to be heard when we work together." The third distinguished speaker who addressed the delegates at these special evening lectures was Dr. Ed­ ward Hinman, the director of the Delegate Clyde "Whitey" Lanier thanks Sea-Land President Paul Richardson for his strong support of favorable maritime legislation. USPHS Division of Hospitals. After tracing the history of health maintainance organizations in the U.S. back to a law signed by John Adams in 1768 that provided medi­ cal care for seamen. Dr. Hinman outlined his proposals for improving the services provided by the eight USPHS hospitals and 330 con­ tracted clinics. These proposals included initiat­ Delegate Aussie Shrimpton has a question for Dr. Edward Hinman, the director of the USPHS hospital system. ing or expanding alcoholic, drug abuse and mental health programs, as well as making the system more responsive to the needs of its bene­ ficiaries and their communities. To meet these goals, Dr. Hinman said that there .j a need for dialogue between the USPHS hospitals and their users, and one of his first actions as director of the system was to instruct the heads of the vari­ ous hospitals to contact the SIU port agents in their area in an effort to open up this dialogue. Pointing out that 80 percent of the beneficiaries that use this hos­ pital system are seamen. Dr. Hinman concluded his speech by expressing the hope that there will be continued and increased communication be­ tween the USPHS hospitals and the SIU. Seafarer Delegates Make Many Reeommendations After a careful study of the many areas affecting the Union and the maritime industry, and after a review of suggestions sent in by the membership, the 66 delegates at the historic two-week Seafarers Con­ ference, made and unanimously accepted the following recommenda­ tions: GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS • Headquarters should continue to study and review the history of maritime and the labor movement, and should take the steps needed to keep abreast of our industry. • Headquarters should be given the authority to study our Con­ stitution and make the changes needed to directly affiliate the Inland Boatmen's Union with the SIU A&G District. • Headquarters should continue to review our Shipping Rules and make changes needed to comply with new laws and to take advan­ tage of a changing industry. • Headquarters should continue to study and improve the pro­ cedures for shipboard meetings and communications. • Research by the Transportation Institute and MTD should be stepped up, and we should improve our politial arm—SPAD—as we continue to work on legislation affecting all areas of the maritime industry and the labor movement, • The Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship and the Trustees should continue to improve our education and training programs, and should review the courses for electrician, QMED, AB and entry ratings in order to improve these classifications. • The possibility of establishing an Associate Degree Program on maritime subjects should be reviewed. • The Union should be granted permission to study alcoholism Page 14 Special Supplement and other related mental problems of the Seafarer, and a rehabilita­ tion center should be established at Piney Point. • Headquarters should set up a Stewards Recertification Program that would include instruction in performing shipboard clerical work for the purpose of expanding that rating's jurisdiction. • Headquarters should be given the authority to establish a ship's utility rating in the new contract in order to secure more jobs for Seafarers on the new automated ships. This rating would work in all three departments. • In order to protect the jurisdiction of the AB and quartermaster on the bridge of new automated ships, the Contract Department should make whatever changes needed to broaden the jurisdiction and routine duties of these ratings on the bridge of these new ships. • To protect the jurisdiction of the unlicensed personnel in, the engine room, the Contract Department should make whatever changes needed to broaden the jurisdiction of the QMED watchstander on new automated ships. CONTRACT RECOMMENDATIONS AND REVISIONS The conference delegates charged the Union Contract Department to negotiate the best possible contract the industry will he able to support. The recommendations approved by the delegates proposed that the Contract Department consider the following items when negotiat­ ing the new contract: • It should be a three-year contract with a wage increase the first year, and wage increase and cost of living increase in the second and third years. • After lengthy discussions relative to questions of Premium Over- �"t: i- I time Rate being paid for all overtime work in excess of eight hours, it was determined by the delegates that the regular rate of overtime should remain as presently in the contract on work performed in excess of eight hours from Monday through Friday. • All day workers should be guaranteed the option of weekend and holiday work. • All vessels should be signed on for no more than six months articles. • Where possible, additional relief gangs should be established. • The allowance for subsistence and lodging should be increased. • If there is any increase in Maintenance and Cure in the indus­ try, this increase should be applied to the SIU. • Transportation should be paid on a port-to-port basis. • When a seaman is shipped to another port, the transportation should be paid by the operator. • The Contract sections dealing with Port Time and Sailing Board Time should be re-written to be standard with the other maritime unions. • Clothes dryers should be placed aboard all ships where a suit­ able area is available. • Any company that fails to notify a crew that their ship will not be returning to this country should be responsible for the crew's per­ sonal gear. • Television sets should be replaced by color sets and the cost of normal maintenance should be borne by the company. • • The penalty payment for meals served to anyone not listed in the official nianning scale should be increased. • When a ship is on automatic steering the AB on watch shall be allowed to smoke on the wheel. • The operation and maintenance of electric or hydraulic cargo hatches on OBO vessels should be incorporated into the routine duty of the unlicensed deck department personnel. • On all ships built under the 1970 Merchant Marine Act, includ­ ing Mariner Ships, the bosuns or watchstanding bosuns, stewards and steward/cooks should receive the same monthly wages, as well as premium and overtime ra^es as QMEDs. The delegates also approved the following contract revisions: Memorandums of Understanding that have been agreed to between the Union and the various contracted operators should be incor­ porated into this contract. These memorandums include Art. II, Sec. 21 of the Standard Tanker and Freightship Contract—Port Time after 5 p.m. and before 8 a.m., Monday through Friday; Art. II, Sec. 2 of the Standard Freightship and Tanker Contract—Division of Overtime; Art. II, Sec. 10 of the Standard Freightship and Tanker Contract—Gangway Watches; Art. Ill, Sec. 8(b) of the Tanker Con­ tract—Deck Dept. Duties in Port; Art. II, Sec. 70 of the Freightship Contract—Time Off; and Art. II, S^c. 68 of the Tanker ContractTime Off. There will be a change of wording in the following sections of the Freightship Contract: Art. I, Sec. 8(d)(5) and (6)-—Employment; and Sec. 8(h)—Employment; Art. II, Sec. 7—Commencement of Employment, Sec. 32—Longshore Work, Sec. 34—Port Time, Sec. 38—Sailing Board Time, Sec. 49—:Crew Equipment, Sec. 55—Elec­ tric Refrigerator and Electric Washing Machine, Sec. 56—Jury Toilets, Sec. 57—Transportation and Payoff Procedures, Sec. 58— Return to Port of Engagement, Sec. 62—Manning Scale, and Sec. 70—Television Sets; Art. IV, Sec. 8—Supper Relief, Sec. 17—Call Back to Shift of Haul Vessels, Sec. 21—Laying Dunnage of Cargo, and Sec. 41—QMED; and Art. V, Sec. V—Manning Scale. The following sections of the Standard Freightship Contract should be transferred to the General Rules: Art. Ill, Sec. 25—Using Paint Spray Guns and Sandblasting Equipment, and Sec. 32—Tank Cleaning; and Art. IV, Sec. 29—Donkey Watch, Sec. 30—Tank Cleaning, Sec. 31—Using Paint Spray Guns and Sandblasting Equip­ ment, and Sec. 35—New Equipment Not Carried at Present. A new section clarifying wages and work rules aboard LASH ves­ sels wHl be added to the Freightship Contract and a section entitled "Further Rules to Tankers in the Grain Trade" shall be added to the general rules of the Tanker Contract. There will be a change in wording or title in the following sections of the Standard Tanker Contract: Art. Ill, Sec. 8(a)—Quarter­ master, Able Seamen Standing Wheel Watch at Sea, and Sec. 14Call Back for Shifting Ship; Art. IV, Sec. 1—Equalization of Over­ time, Sec. 8—Supper Relief, Sec. 12—Engine Utility, and Sec. 26— QMED; and Art. V, Sec. 5—Vessels Carrying Passengers. The following sections of the Tanker Contract will be transferred to the General Rules: Art. Ill, Sec. 17—Using Paint Spray Guns and Sandblasting Equipment, and Sec. 18—Garbage; and Art. IV, Sec. 19—Tank Cleaning, and Sec. 20—Using Paint Spray Guns and Sandblasting Equipment. The following sections of the Tanker Contract will be deleted: Art. Ill, Sec. 25—Work Equipment, and Sec. 26—Liberty-Type Ves­ sels;. Art. IV, Sec. 21—Vessels Other Than Those Operated at Pres­ ent; and Art. V, Sec. 5—^Manning Scales. WELFARE, VACATION AND PENSION RECOMMENDATIONS The conference delegates also proposed that the contract depart­ ment consider the following when negotiating welfare, vacation and pension items: -.-I -^r X Jf ,! •j ;i f r'- •i I : iI : • t •' i ; 'I i'Y : 1 I' i r-y f i' I (-4 >• : 'it • An increase in the death benefit. • An increase in miscellaneous hospital costs coverage. • An increase in intensive care coverage. • An increased surgical benefit. • An increased maternity benefit. • Establish an accidental dismemberment benefit. • Change the hospital room and board benefit to cover the full cost of a semi-private room in all cases. • An increase in the vacation benefit for all groups. • An increase in the pension benefit for members going on pension after June 15,1975. In negotiating these increases, the contract department has been charged by the delegates to study the entire cost package and to deter­ mine what increases can be carried by the industry without threaten­ ing our job security because, as the delegates pointed out in their reccmimendations, without jobs there will be no pension, vacation or welfare plan. - ?? if u •f'. < f I • l:-} • '! ' -} .SIU President Paul Hall congratulates the delegates for their "hard working behavior" at the close of the Conference. & Special Supplement Page 15 ""•S.k • �' 1 , iiwiiiwranWWWMMMWWflilll •! V May, 1975 r.TT-\ Official pobUcatiM cf the SBArAlUmS iNTBUNATlONAL UNION•Atiastic, Owlf, Lakes mmA iafaiitf Waters District. ATL-CIO 66 SIU Brotlxei^ Unaiiimously Agree oix The delegates unanimously approve the pension, welfare and vacation recommendations on the last full day of the Conference. ol! Delegates and Union officials discuss an issue covered in the latest SEA­ FARERS LOG. 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Title A name given to the resource May 1975 Description An account of the resource Headlines: HALL ATTACKS SOVIET RATE CUTTING PRACTICES CREW OF MAYAGUEZ IS ALIVE AND WELL AT 64, SEAFARER GETS GED DIPLOMA DETROIT MEMBERS MEET; FITTING OUT NEAR COMPLETION SHIPYARD TO REOPEN; $40-M LOAN OK'D HALL GETS NAVY LEAGUE THOMPSON AWARD SEC. BLACKWELL ASSERTS 40 SHIPS COULD BE LAID UP TRANSCOLORADO EVACUATES VIETNAMESE REFUGEES SIU RECEIVES EDUCATION AWARD MARITIME REFORMS NEEDED, HALL TELLS TULANE GROUP NATIONAL MARITIME DAY 22ND CLASS GRAUDATES FROM BOSUNS PROGRAM BOSTON PORT AGENT, SIU COUNSEL AT DEDICATION ALASKA PIPELINE BEGUN SEAFARER WINS ED. BOARD POST ENACT THIRD-FLAG BILL ALIVE AND WELL UNLICENSED MAYAGUEZ CREW DESCRIPTIONS AND DATES OF HLS UPGRADING COURSES HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE TO ALL SEAFARERS FIVE $10,000 SIU SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED 66 SIU BROTHERS ATTEND TWO-WEEK MEETING LABOR UNION HISTORY HIGHLIGHTS OF SEAFARERS CONFERENCE, APR. 13-26 SEAFARER DELEGATES MAKE MANY RECOMMENDATIONS Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 5/1/1975 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXXVII, No. 5 1975 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/458816b5ba53e3e77c0e201ff9349dc3.PDF 76d617c233aa5af46c9e41fd01951b4a PDF Text Text 'X-^: •""'"-!• :r^. -A'-^ 'v^- '•-• '-'r^ - •-'. r-:--' •" •\", -f"'' , 66 Delegates Attend Crew Conference A •'i «IS.< • •• -A! # -1 T mi .: I .5 - ,• OM I I /\ ! i, f1 '•. •« -"S •-© <.v:> . . " -<->5- i rnvmi^ • • :?:l •' , >;• s-irv*-.;i : Sixty-six delegates from deep sea ports around the country were elected tliis month to attend the SIU crew conference at the Lundeberg School. In New Yoric, some of that port's delegates (bottom photo) get ready to leave on a special bus from Headquarters. Clockwise from top left are delegates from the ports of: Houston; Philadelphia; ^n Francisco, and New Orleans. For names of deflates from all ports, see story on Page 3. • r- , " . .'Z'••.--L . '- i"; •<;I -A ).v.ri �r jc.- ''-••/t,; -r.:- MTD Affirms Strong Oil Bill Sui^porf U •vl! The AFL-CIO's Maritime Trades men's Association, and Jesse Calhoon, one of the worst economic crises in its men into the ranks of the unemployed; Department has again affirmed its president of the Marine Engineers Ben­ history. The U.S. maritime industry is • The laid-up tanker tonnage repre­ strong support for U.S. cargo prefer­ eficial Association were among those likewise beset by serious econotaic diffi­ sents one-third of the entire non-oil ence legislation which, the department who also spoke at the luncheon, at­ culties that pose a serious threat to the company or independently-owned U.S.says, would give a much needed boost tended by over 380 representatives of very survival of America's merchant flag tanker fleet. If immediate action is to the sagging American maritime in­ labor. marine. While the entire industry is ex­ not taken, this total may reach 40 per­ dustry. The maritime statement issued by the periencing problems, the tanker seg­ cent of the independent fleet in a mat­ At a Washington luncheon entitled MTD dealt specifically with the de­ ment of the U.S. merchant marine has ter of wfeeks; "The Economic Crisis and Its Impact pressed state of the tanker market, and been hit the hardest. • The lack of employment for exist­ . on Maritime Workers" held earlier proposed steps that should be taken to ing U.S.-flag vessels has resulted in mas­ • Presently 1.3 million tons of U.S.this month, the MTD issued a state­ alleviate the problem. It read in part; flag tankers are without work, forcing sive cutbacks in shipbuilding orders and ment calling upon the Ford Adminis­ •"The United States is in the midst of more than one thousand merchant sea­ Continued on Page 21 tration and the Congress "to recognize the unique plight of America's maritime industry and to act to strengthen this in­ dustry which is a vitally important eco­ nomic and national security resoiirce." Principal speaker at the affair was AFL-CIO President George Meany, who in a major address, called for a reshaping of U.S. foreign policy to halt a retreat to isolationism and bring forth a re-newed national commitment to human freedom. Meany, in a speech broadcast live by public raffio, called for an end to one­ sided detente with the Communist pow­ ers and Congress's pursuit of the "im­ possible dream" of isolationism, which he said has turned U.S. foreign policy into a "shambles." SIU and MTD President Paul Hall, AFL-CIO President George Meany addresses labor representatives at a Maritime Trades Department luncheon earlier Page Groton, assistant to the president this month. Seated behind Meany at the dais are (left to right): Page Groton, assistant to the president of the International of the International Brotherhood of Brotherhood of Boilermakers; Peter McGavin, executive secretary-treasurer of the MTD; Paul Hall, president of the Boilermakers, Thomas Gleason, presi­ SIU and MTD; Jesse Calhoon, president of the Marine Engineers Beneficial Association, and Thomas Gleason, president dent of the International Longshore­ of the International Longshoremen's Association. mk the PRESIDENT'S REPORT: •••.J.;'i-/' U: v./ • ''f '• .'K .. ' ' — PaMijBaa P/ney Point Conference Rises to the Challenge '• X.. • In the early days of the Union we fought for arid won our rights as workers and our ri^ts as human beings. We won better wages, working con­ ditions and job security. We won pensions, vacations and welfare benefits for ourselves and our families. And as a result, we built a strong Union that has successfully responded to the needs of Seafarers throughout the years. Yet, at the same time as we were struggling for our basic rights as seamen, profit-motivated business deals coupled with a conspicuous lack of decisive government action began to erode the strength of the U.S. maritime industry. Steadily, scores of American-flag ships were transferred from U.S. to foreign-flag registry and re-crewed by low-paid, and in many cases, im­ properly trained foreign seamen. By 1969, this steady erosion had gone so far that the U.S., once the foremost maritime power in the world, had dropped to a disgraceful seventh place. Consequently, Seafarers and thousands of other American maritime workers suffered from the result­ ing squeeze on job opportunities. At this juncture, the SIU, in the same spirit as the early days, again rose to meet this new challenge head on through aggressive political programs, strongly backed by the voluntary contributions of hundreds of Seafarers to the Union's political Fund—SPAD. We successfully spearheaded passage of the Merchant Marine Act of .1970 which immediately injected new life into the UtS. shipbuilding in­ dustry; and after only a few years on the books, the Act began providing Seafarers with job opportunities aboard the new ships built under the program. The 1970 Act will continue to pay off for Seafarers in this way for years to come. More recently, we successfully coordinated American labor's all-out campaign for passage in the House and Senate of the Energy Transporta­ tion Security Act which required that by 1977, 30 percent of all our nation's oil imports be carried on U.S.-flag tankers. The subsequent pres­ idential pocket-veto of the bill, although unfortunate, in no form takes away from the magnitude of our political victory over the multinational oil companies which command the largest and richest lobby in Wash­ ington, D.C. We have won some great victories—significant victories which have succeeded both in halting the decline of the U.S. maritime industry, and in putting it back on a true course to recovery. Still, these victories are only a beginning. And today, we in the SIU have reached an important crossroad both in our history as a Union and in our history as an integral part of the American maritime industry. We as Seafarers work in an industry that has fallen and is now rebuild­ ing—an industry that is going through a period of revolutionary change in regard to technology—and an industry that has the potential to once again regain its former dominant role in global maritime capabilities. Yet, this can only happen if the Seafarer, as he has always done in the past, continues to rise to meet the many challenges and problems of today and the future. Presently at the special Seaforers Conference at the Lundeheig School, there are 66 rank-and-file SIU members, representative of our entire membership, woiidng side-by-side with SIU officials in a genuine atmos­ phere of cooperation to map out a recommended plan of action for meet­ ing these needs. These men are taking a hard look at the evolution of our. industry; where it stands today; and the direction it must move in the future to best suit our needs as professional Seafarers. They are studying our upcoming contract and will be recommending changes that may be needed in it to better provide job and financial security for the Seafarer and his family. - And they are studying our political and educational programs, our shipping rules, and Constitution, our pension, welfare and vacation plans. In all of these areas, as well, the elected delegates to the conference will be making recommendations for possible changes. And, in all their ac­ tions they will be taking into consideration the true feelings and views of the "SIU membership, conveyed to them through personal contact with fellow Seafarers aboard ship and in Union halls, and through the written suggestions of our members in the pre-conference questionnaires sent to every member's home. Most importantly though, these Seafarers will he making recommen­ dations for membership action that will benefit the greatest number of Seafarers in the largest number of ways for the longest period of years. This conference, a gathering of Seafarers working together, is a sig­ nificant beginning in the all-out cooperative effort that we in the SIU must make if we are to achieve our goals of a continually better way of life for Seafarers and a better industry in which to work. This conference will prove to be the most important such meeting the SIU has ever conducted. . Change of address cards on Form 3579 should be sent to Seafarers International Union, Atiantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11232. Published monthly. Second Class postage paid at Brooklyn, N. Y. Vol. XXXVII, No. 4. April 1975. Page 2 Seafarers Log �Discuss Contract, Constitution, Plans 66 Elected Delegates Meeting at Conference Sixty-six delegates chosen from the membership are now meeting at a Crews Conference in Piney Point, Md. to discuss the SIU contract which is due for renewal in June, as well as wel­ fare, pension, vacation, hiring, training the SIU Constitution, and political and legislative activities. The conference, which began on Apr. 14, will continue until Apr. 26. Twenty-two-Seafarers from each de­ partment were elected to represent the" membership at special meetings held in each A&G deep sea port on Apr. 10-11. Based on shipping, registration and the past year's activities, the distribu­ tion of representatives from each port was designated as follows; New York, 12; New Orleans, 6; Houston, 6; San Francisco, 6; Baltimore, 3; Boston, 3; Detroit, 3; Jacksonville, 3; Mobile, 3; Norfolk, 3; Philadelphia, 3; San Juan, 3; Seattle, 3; Tampa, 3; Wilmington, 3 and Piney Point, 3. However, the ports of Detroit, Tampa and San Juan where unable to The following letter opposing the 'apprentice mate' proposal was sent by SWNA President Paul Hall to the Executive Secretary of the Marine Safety Coun­ cil of the U.S. Coast Guard. Sfke SPecx^a/tetA OF NORTH AMERICA PAUL HALL Prftideni O. W. MOOOY. JR. iVashingion Kfprcsitnatixe • AFL-CIO «I5 I6tli SlrcL-t, N. W., Suite 510. Washinijlon D. C. 20006 (202) 347-3504 April 1, 1975 Executive Secretary (G-CMC/82) Marine Safety Council United States Coast Guard Department of Transportation 400 Seventh Street, S.W., Room 8234 Washington, D.C. 20591 Dear Sir: The Seafarers International Union of North America is opposed to the adoption of the U.S. Coast Guard's proposed rule-making that would create the entry rating of "apprentice mate." It would appear the U.S. Coast Guard, in proposing this rule, has not fully considered the various adverse consequences this proposal would have upon all segments of the U.S. merchant marine. We therefore urge the Coast Guard to disapprove any program designed to train "apprentice mates." In a situation analogous to the apprentice mate program, the Courts have ruled in the past that consideration must be given, in the imposition of new manning regulations, to its impact on labor relations in the maritime industry. The Courts prohibited the use of apprentice engineers because it interfered with existing col­ lective bargaining arrangements. The SIU feels that the same Court restrictions would apply to the new rating of apprentice mate. The dangers of inter-union disagreements resulting from these rules are heightened by the fact that this proposal may have the effect of shifting advance­ ment opportunities from one class of maritime workers to another. The opportunity of unlicensed seamen from the focsle to advance to the licensed ranks would be throttled by the influx of apprentice mates created by these proposed rules. Thus, a traditional avenue of advancement for unlicensed seamen would be closed. The Seafarers Union is also concerned that the Coast Guard, in developing these rules, is seeking to cater to the demands of one management group, the multi­ national oil companies. In the process, the Coast Guard has created rules, which if implemented, may allow these companies to further undermine the remainder of the U.S. fleet. Any regulations promulgated by the Coast Guard should be for the benefit of the entire maritime industry and should not be designed to aid narrow interests, such as the proposed "apprentice mate" regulations would do. The SIU also strongly opposes all regulations which allow U.S. maritime officers to be trained on foreign vessels that may not meet U.S. safety and operating stand­ ards. This problem arises because nothing in the proposed rules would prevent the proposed "apprentice mates'' from gaining their working experience aboard foreignflag vessels, including low-standard flag of convenience -vessels. On these foreign vessels, the operating procedures and safety requirements are sometimes inferior to those of American ships where American seamen learn and practice their seagoing and ship handling skills under U.S. Coast Guard supervision and inspection. Training allowed aboard foreign vessels before eventual licensing as an American merchant marine officer would clearly not be comparable to that aboard an American-flag ship. The management groups supporting this proposal have based their request on what they assert is a shortfall in the number of available licensed U.S. deck per­ sonnel. Yet these companies have made no effort to maximize the use of existing trained personnel, either from established U.S. maritime academies or unlicensed seamen who have worked up through the ranks. Such unlicensed seamen have already exhibited their willingness to make the sea their career. No new officer training courses are needed or should be approved until present sources of qualified officers are proven insufficient. In summary, the primary effect of the Coast Guard approving this program would be to create the potential for serious inter-union jurisdictional problems, additional court cases, and legal and administrative disputes in the U.S. merchant marine. It would allow the certification of deck officers after training that may not have l?een as rigorous or on the same level as training by officers in other U.S. maritime schools. And, most importantly, it would deny the unlicensed seamen represented by the SIU who have gained practical knowledge of seamanship aboard U.S.-flag ships the opportunity to fill officer slots aboard U.S.-flag ships. This apprentice mate program should not be approved by the Coast Guard. Sincerely, PAUL HALL President' meet their full quota and, according to arrangements made prior to the elec­ tions, a special meeting was held in Headquarters on Apr. 11 to fill these quotas. Headquarters received authorization to make all the necessary arrangements for the conference through a proposal which was ratified at each port's Janu­ ary membership meeting. The proposal read in part: "It is hereby recommended that the member­ ship give autliorization to Headquarters to make the necessary arrangements for the conference and to establish all rules for selection of participants in the con­ ference." Members wishing to serve as dele­ gates to the conference had to be full book members with 'A' Seniority in good standing, have 24 months seatime with SlU-contracted operators in rat­ ings above entry (seatime was consid­ ered as any-time for which contribu­ tions had been made toward pension and welfare eligibility), and have at least 60 days of such employment in the period from Apr. 1, 1974 to Apr. 1, 1975. A letter giving full details of the con­ ference was sent to all Seafarers earlier this year. Questionnaires were also sent out to all Seafarers asking for their com­ ments and suggestions on tlie Constitu­ tion, welfare, pension and vacation plans, contract, and other topics impor­ tant to all SIU members. The comments and suggestions re­ ceived from members who are unable to attend the conference are being • • .31 Continued on Page 21 Hall Voices Opposition to Apprentice Mate Rating The U.S. Coast Guard, at the urging of some of the multinational oil com­ panies, is considering approving a pro­ posal for creating the entry rating of "apprentice mate". The proposal would establish a three-year program to train the men, one year less than all the present programs at various maritime academies. SIU President Paul Hall, In a letter to the Coast Guard, has stated the SIU's total opposition to the plan, which would in effect give the manage­ ment groups proposing it a chance to "hand-pi^^ men to serve as mates en their veftseb. In urgffig the Coast Guard not to adopt the plan. President Hall's letter points out many areas in the proposal which could have serious adverse ef­ fects on the entire U.S. merchant ma­ rine. "The dangers of inter-union dis­ agreements resulting from these rules are heightened by the fact that this pro­ posal may have the effect of shifting advancement opportunities from one class of maritime workers to another." President Hall wrote. "The opportunity of unlicensed seamen from the fdcsle to advance to the licensed ranks would be throttled by the influx of apprentice mates created by these proposed rules. Thus, a traditional avenue of advance­ ment for unlicensed seamen would be closed." The three-year program calls for two years of study at a vocational facility in Maine, and then one year's work ex­ perience at sea. Aside from the fact that this reduces the present training of mates by one year, there is also another weakness in the proposal. There is no stipulation that the one year at sea must be spent on a U.S.-flag vessel, leaving open the possibility that the men may be trained on foreign or flag-of-convenience vessels which have much lower safety and operating standards. One argument used by management groups to justify implementation of this apprentice mate program is their claim that there is a shortage of avail­ able licensed U.S. deck personnel. Continued on Page 7 I'll ti >!!l r'i j 4 INDEX Legislative News Third flag carrier bill Washington Activities column Page 8 Page 9 Union News Crew conference gets underway Page 3 President's Report Page 2 Headquarters Notes column ...Pages Membership meeting in port of Houston .. .Pages 16-17 General News Official attends IMCO meeting .... Page 8 ILG reports on flags of convenience Page 7 Senator Jackson renews oil imports bill support. .Page 5 MID holds meeting on economic crisis Page 2 SIU opposition to apprentice mate proposal Page 3 IBU of Pacific holds convention Page 7 MARAD-Navy liaison office may close Page 4 National Maritime Council Back Page Shipping Dispatchers' ReportsPage 26 Alex Stephens Page 13 Ships' Committees Page 6 Montpelier Victory ..Pages 16-17 Ships' Digests Page 12 Training and Upgrading Seafarers participate in bosuns recertification and 'A' seniority upgrading Pages 10-11 Why I came to Piney Point Page 15 Upgrading class schedule, requirements and application ..Pages30-31 GED requirements and application Page 30 Membership News Final Departures Pages 28-29 New SIU pensioners Page 23 Special Feature Mystic Seaport Pages 24-25 iV 1/ : II j •• 1; - I ;( f-.' Pages il' �1 SIU Representatiye Services the TT Brooklyn in Brixham, England i Looking out (left) from the deck of the TT Brooklyn (Westchester Marine) is the harbor scene of Brixham, England seen from the camera of SI.U Representative George McCartney who, while servicing the ship, reported that the supertanker was "a clean ship with only minor beefs." The seaport of Brixham in Devon is a small fishing village (8,761 pop.) and pilot station for big tahkers going up the English Channel. Brixham, on deepwater Tbr(quay) Bay, is where VLCCs and ULCCs can swallow the anchor while awaiting orders for a discharge berth. On (right) are (I. to r.) the Brooklyn's ship's chairman. Recertified Bosun Gaetano "Tony" Mattioli; Chief Steward Conrad Gauthier, secretary-reporter; OMED Dominick Orisini, engine delegate; OMED Jon Gaskins; OMED Imro Solomons; AB J. R. Wilson, deck delegate, and Chief Cook Alonzo Bryant, steward delegate. Hall Opposes Closing Of Navy-Commerce Office In a letter to Secretary of Defense James Schlesinger, SIU President Paul Hall has accused the Defense Depart­ ment of dealing a "death blow" to ef­ forts to build a better working relation­ ship between the Navy and the U.S. merchant marine by closing the Navy's liaison office in the Commerce Depart­ ment. Calling the closing of this office "a clear repudiation of the agreement of September 1970 between the Secretary of the Navy and the Secretary of Com­ merce to establish a liaison office for the purpose of maximizing the merchant marine's contribution to the' national defense," President Hall said in his letter that this act would be "a death blow to tne hopes of all concerned for a means of fostering greater cooper­ ation and a better working relationship between the Navy and the U.S. mer­ chant marine." The Navy would close its office in the Commerce Department by retiring the liaison officer, Rear Admiral George H. Miller. In the past, this liaison office has attempted to persuade the Navy to work towards a greater peacetime role for the merchant marine as an arm of the Navy and to generate merchant marine support for congressional ap­ proval of important Naval defense programs. "While the activities of the office in question may not always satisfy all of the parties involved," President Hall George Walton wrote, "it nevertheless serves as an im­ portant link between the Defense estab­ lishment and the merchant marine in developing mutual confidence. It also is a continuing physical symbol of the desire of all concerned to work cooper­ atively on matters of mutual interest." Urging Defense Secretary Schle­ singer to reconsider the closing of this office. President Hail concluded, "We who welcomed the establishment of this office, and who regarded it as the only continuing mechanism for the exchange of views and information, must, regard the proposed closure as a serious step backwards." ,o5^ S75 SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION FOURTH AVENUE BROOKLYN, N. Y. 11232 120' Dots. Contrlbutor'i N«me . im Addreti. S.S. No.. t 'U - A fi .Zip Cod* teparato Mtroiilid fund. It* proceeds ere used to furttir objects and purposes SPAD Is the political, Including, but not limited to furthRrIng thu —. social and economic Interests of Seafarer seamen,. the preservation and funhering of Uie American Merchant Marine with Improved employment opportunities for seamen and the advancement pf trade union concepU. In, connetjllon with such objects, SPAD irts am and contrlbirtes to politlclaL candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No supports l#lmlnatlon, financial repi reprisal,.or contribution may be sollcHed or rei Ived because of force. Job dliUlflmlnatlon, of membership In the Ualon (SlUNA AGLIWO)_^ AGLIWO) or or of employthreat of such conduct, or as a cm of the above Improper _ luct. notify the Seafarers Union ment. II a contribution Is made 1 (ributlon for Investigation and or SPAD at the above address, cer t vrlthin thirty days pf the appropriate action and refund. If jiuntary. Support SPAO to proti ( and further your economic. political and social Interests, Amerli trade union concepts and Seafarer (A copy of our report filed with the appropriate supervisory officer Is (or will be) available for purchase from the Superintendent of Documents, (I.S. GovermtieMt Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402.) $20' signature of Solicitor 1975 Port SPAD for Job Security Before sailing to the Middle East ana India recently, the Ship's Committee of the 04 SS George Walton (Waterman) headed by Recertified Bosun George Annis (2nd right), ship's chairman, line up on deck before payoff in the port of New York at Brooklyn's Pier 7. They are (I. to r.): Chief Steward John Ratliff, secretary-reporter; AB Lawrence Kunc, deck delegate; Chief Electrician Ross Lyie, educational director; Annis, and Rudolph Cefaratti, engine delegate. The new system of coinputei> ized monitoring of shipping in all SIU halls has shown ^t a nnniiber of members are abasing the hiring hhV^teiu tb»n one port at|h^^^ Dual registration Is In direct violation of SIU shipping rules which state "^lo seamaa shall be registered at more than one port the same Any Seafarer who wishes to| change his port of should torn in his old card at either his first por tratuniy or at his new port, registering at fimt n^ p^ < In the future^ when die records show a man is in two ports, his oldest card wilt foe autematicaUy ihvs^| Seafarers Log Page 4 ' .IslSiM/.- On board the Montpelier Victory at a payoff last month in Lake Charles, La^, Brother Peter Nortava holds up his SPAD receipt after making a $20 voluntary donation. Seafarer Nortava, who upgraded to OMED at the Lundeberg School in Piney Point, Md., realizes that SPAD spells job security for him and his Union Brothers. ' J , .'"•i • •. • �m. ii>-wJ.»l.<;i'-.«iii4.i*^7»/i-i:<j.f''ii..i-c.;.;.:.t:.L'j.. -L.l^ .-t.jisi..V. Sen. Henry Jackson (D.-Wash.) speaks to guests at the National Marine Engi­ neers Beneficial Association's 100th anniversary banquet held in Washington, D.C. recently. Sen. Jackson spoke of re-newed efforts to pass an oil cargo preference bill and to override a presidential veto. At MEBA's 100th Birthday Banquet Among those present at NationSMEBA Centennial Banquet were (left to n^t) SlU President Paul Hall, Secretary of Labor John Dunlop and Federal Maritime Commission Chairwoman Helen D. Bentley. Sen. Jackson Vows fo Pass Oil Imports Bill At a banquet last month in Washing­ ton, D.C., celebrating the 100th anni­ versary of the National Marine Engi­ neers Beneficial Assn.'s founding, guest speaker Sen. Henry Jackson (D-Wash.J condemned President Ford's veto of the Oil Imports Bill and vowed "I will help pass this bill and I will help override any veto of it." Questioning if "the Ford-Rockefeller team really understands what their eco­ nomic policy is doing to the workingman," Sen. Jackson pointed out that the vetoed Oil Bill "would have pro­ vided jobs for an average of 22,500 per­ sons a year" while President Ford's increased oil import taxes "could cost 400,000 jobs." Stating that the millions of unem­ ployed Americans are not going "to accept the fact they may not be able to earn - a living wage," Sen. Jackson added: "all the vetoes in the world are not going to make the Congress accept that. The senator then stressed the coun­ try's need "to show the people of this nation that their government is work­ ing." "To do that," he said "we are going to have to get the economy working and get millions of unemployed working." Jackson also advanced a recommen­ dation for making the oil industry more responsive to the public will and public needs, while at the same time, providing much needed jobs. An Energy Policy "We need," he emphasized "an energy policy that will mobilize, on an urgent basis, the materials, manpower and financial resources needed for a massive effort to explore and develop the nation's domestic energy potential. I have introduced legislation to create a national energy production board Vietnam continues to deteriorate! ^ (I Maritime the hearts and minds of the Aiiierf . ment luncheon in Washington, ican people are reaching out to thd' D.C. earlier this month, the fol­ Vidtnain lowing resolution was adopted supporting the current United • innqceiit victims of the holocaust| Our own country, largely upon it$_ 'Imitates efforts to rescue victims of . own initiative, has set in motion Vietnam war.' massive humanitarian effort, 'oday, as the situation in South aimed chiefly at rescuing as many Vietnamese children «as possM^ from the dangers and hardships of SlU Official Serves war. OnWage Committee seagoing AFL-CIO are ready to assist ir SIU Headquarters Representative Edward X. Mooney was one of three ; this humane effort. As we havq on numerous occasions labor representatives who served on the Virgin Islands Minimum Wage In­ _ast, the American shippi dustry Committee last month. The com­ r unions and maritime workers mittee, which reviewed minimum wage ^ pledge our full efforts to the suc­ rates for all industries in the Virgin cessful completion of the VietIslands, met for two weeks in March I namese sea-lift and evacuat KSti. the islands of St. Thomas and St. The desperate plight of,these innoCroix. Along with Rep. Mooney the two I cent victims of war cries out for' help. other representatives from labor were Ben Feldman, president, International : Therefore, be it resolved: , That the American workers emLeather Goods, Plastic and Novelty ' ployed on United States-flag ves-; Workers, and Amos Peters, general vice president, SIU of Puerto Rico. • sels and affiliated with AFL-CIO^ The appointments were made by the •* maritime unions pledge 100 per-' then Secretary of Labor, Peter I? cent support for, and willingness^^ Brennan. The committee was also ; to participate in, the humanitarians composed of three representatives ' effort to rescue the victims of the| from the public sector and three from ietnarn War industry. with precisely this mission." Referring to the 1875 founding fa­ thers of the National MEBA, Sen. Jack­ son closed his speech saying "One hundred years ago 10 reasonable men met in Cleveland and formed a union to protect the rights, safety and future of the marine engineers. It's about time that reasonable men get together in Washington and do the same thing for all the American people." SIU President Attends SIU President Paul Hall also at­ tended the MEBA's centennial cele­ bration, and accepted an award for AFL-CIO President George Meany in recognition of his contribution to mari­ time labor. In addition, the MEBA awarded Sens. Warren Magnuson (D-Wash.) and Henry Jackson, Rep. Leonor K. Sullivan (D-Mo.), and Malcom Mc­ Lean, founder of Sea-Land Services with special plaques honoring their contributions to the maritime industry. Certificates were also presented to Helen D. Bentley, chairwoman of the Federal Maritime Commission, and Robert J. Blackwell, U.S. assistant sec­ retary of commerce for maritime af­ fairs for their work in the maritime field. Marines Guard Transcolorado Off Vietnam .4 'i rI v| A U.S. Marine boards the SlU-contracted 04 the SS Transcolorado (Hudson Waterways) off Phan Rang, South Vietnam on Apr. 9. In the background are other Leathernecks In a landing barge awaiting their turn to come aboard. On Apr. 1 President Ford sent 700 Marines to guard the crews of four American merchant rescue ships seallfting thousands of S. VIetrtam refugees In a Dunkirk-like evacuation off Cam Ranh Bay to safety In Saigon. One crew had to barricade themselves In their rooms from deserting marauding S. Viet .marines who were killing and robbing the helpless refugees. On Apr. 4 about 8,000 refugees seized control of a MSG cargo ship sailing from Cam Ranh Bay forcing the captain to change course to Vung Tau In the Mekong Delta. The above photo appeared on Page 1 in the N.Y. Times on Apr. 10. Page 5 ApriU975 • Ll"'. ''S �The Committee Page Cities Service Baltimore At a payoff Mar. 21 at Stapleton Anchorage, S.I., N.Y., the Ship's Committee of the tanker SS C/t/es Service Baltimore are (I. to r.): Oiler John Kulas, engine delegate: BR Israel Alvarez, steward delegate; Chief Pumpman Stanley Zielewski, educational director; AB Kermit Green, ship's chairman, and Richard Hutchinson, secretary-reporter. SlU Patrolman Teddy Babkowski is seated far right. The vessel is on a coastwise run. Pennmor Committee Recertified Bosun William D. "Rocky" Morris (rear 2nd right) ship's chairman of the C4 SS Pennmar (Calmar Line) leads the vessel's committee at a payoff in Baltimore of (seated I. to r.): Cook and Baker Harold Augins, actin'g steward delegate and AB William F. Isbell, deck delegate. Rear from left are: Deck Engineer Frank Holland, educational director; Oiler Antoine Gurney, engine delegate; Chairman Morris, and Chief Steward Barney J. McNally, secretary-reporter. The ship went into layup. Overseas Alaska Pittsburgh Committee Recertified Bosun Donald J. Pressly, ship's chairman (far right) heads the Ship's Committee of the containership SS Pittsburgh at a payoff Mar. 6 in Port Elizabeth, N.J. From left to right are: Third Cook Albert Nash, steward dele­ gate; Chief Electrician Eric Frederickson, engine delegate; Chief Steward Harold Strauss, secretary-reporter; Chief Electrician George M. E. Ratliff, Jr., educational director, and AB John Nelson, deck delegate. The ship is on the Mediterranean run. Seatrain Florida At a payoff in Brooklyn, N.Y. last month is the Ship's Committee of the SS Seatrain Florida. From left are: Engine Delegate L. Crambol; Dayman David Horton, acting bosun and ship's chairman; crewmember Russell Cheeley; Chief Steward Robert Ferrandiz, secretary-reporter, and Steward Delegate Harold Pinson. The ship, which went into layup, is now under the Military Sealift Command. Columbia Committee <; • ' ••'7 J- ' • "i With a laid-up whaling fleet which had been under U.N. charter to Australia in the background of Yokosuka, Japan, the Ship's Committee of the tanker the SS Overseas Alaska (Maritime Overseas) is, from left: Baker John Hoggie, stev/ard delegate; Deck Maintenance William Davis, deck delegate; Chief Steward Roque Macaraeg, secretary-reporter; Bosun Melville McKlnney, ship's chairman, and crew member Pantryman Angelo Angelidis. Page 6 ' , f ' 'i •' - ' •" ' V Taking the sun on deck in the port of Dammam, Saudi Arabia on Jan. 2 is the Ship's Committee of the tanker SS Columbia (Ogden Marine). From left are: Chief Pumpman D. Norris, educational director; Cook B. Meehan, stew­ ard delegate; Chief Steward M. Oeloatch, secretary-reporter; Bosun M. Welch, ship's chairman; FOWT O. Oscar, engine delegate and (front) AB W. Mortier, deck delegate. At (back right) is a member of the steward department. The ship is on the run to the Far East from the port of New; Orleans. Seafarers Log �Telh 4th AnfiudI 1BU of Pacific Convention Delegates vSi,' J ,4r Oi Hall Says Jones Act Vital to Towboot Industry SIU President Paul Hall, speaking to the interest of your survival." delegates at the Fourth Annual IBU of IBU of the Pacific President Merle the Pacific Convention in Seattle, Wash, Adlum, also an SIUNA vice president, last month, called on all members to served as chairman of the convention. continue to strengthen their efforts to International President Hall praised defeat those who are seeking to destroy Adlum for representing both the IBU the Jones Act. and the SIUNA in the past year, and President Hall told the delegates, designated him coordinator of all affili­ who represent the six districts of the ates' efforts pn the Jones Act issue in SIUNA-afiiliated Inland Boatmen's the Seattle area. Hall announced that Union- of the Pacific—Southern Cali­ Adlum would head a regional office fornia, Puget Sound, Alaska, Hawaii, being set up in Seattle to handle any San Francisco and Columbia River Reattacks on this important Act. * gions — that the preservation of the President Hall also noted the impor­ Jones Act is vital to the survival of the tance of making voluntary political West Coast towboat industry. contributions in order to support can­ Citing the constant efforts of the didates and incumbents friendly to mar­ giant oil companies to breach the itime labor and its goals. Jones Act—which forbids foreignIn conjunction with political activity, flag ves.sels from transporting delegates to the three-day gathering cargo between U.S. ports—Presi­ voted a motion to authorize the IBU's dent Hall said, 'to put up a suc­ Executive Council to devise a political cessful effort to oppose these ene­ action committee funded by member's mies, yod must work together and voluntary donations. It will be known disregard personal difference in as the Maritime Aid Donation (MAD). A number of questions have receives it unless he elects othef4 Ibeen raised by ftiepibers recently Wise. 1concerning the new U.S. pension Upon a memberVdeadi the siiif I law and the section concerning viving spouse will receive at least jsurvivor benefits. While it is imhalf of the member's pension, iportant to remember that many which was reduced at the time he areas have yet to be clarified, and elected to take the surviVor bene­ the new rules will not apply until fit. Those who have already gone 11976, it might be useful to briefly out on pension when the new rules iexplain two provisions concerning are implemented will not be af­ |survivor benefits. • . • When a member retires at the ^ fected. ' iprrhal retirement age of 65 he if f iutqmatically given a joint and f survivor annuity benefit unless be| sleets otherwise. • , ^ If a member retires at thd j trly retirement age of 55 he has| Inquiries have been made re mtU the age of 65 to decide | cently by a number of Seafarers v|(i^hier he wishes td take the surconcerning hospital care in a nonS'iyor'annuity benefit. Upon reach­ USPHS faciUty. If a Seafarer is ing the age of 65 he automatical^ too ill or badly injured to travel to a Public Health Service facility, he or someone acting in his behalf must request authorization for the emergency care from the Di­ rector/Medical Officer in Charge of flie nearest USPHS hospital, [Continued from Page 3 outpatient clinic or contracted However, these same groups have physician. This request may he failed to use existing trained personnel, made by telephone or telegraph. either from maritime academies or When the Medical Officer in from unlicensed seamen who have Charge is satisfied that the seaman come up from the ranks. is eligible and his condition is a in the past U.S. courts have ruled true emergency, he will grant au­ that in the imposition of new manning thority for the requested care and regulations consideration must be given to their impact out labor relations in the the USPHS will assume i^onsimaritime industry. Several years ago hility fo^ aU hills. the courts prohibited the use of appren­ Unless this request for author­ tice engineers because it interfer^ with ization is made within 48 hours of existing collective bargaining arrange­ seeking treatment, flie USPHS ments. Since the present situation is may refuse to pay for any of the similar, it is likely that the courts would medical services rendered. rule the same in regard to the appren­ Seaforers should also note that tice mate program. the SIU welfare plan does not In seeking opinions from various cover medical expenses incurred segments of the industry, the {Coast by members eligible for USPHS Guard has found that the SIU is not the only organization opposed to this care. If the^USPHS refuses to pay plan. Kings Point and other maritime for emergency care given at nonacademies have gone on record as being USPHS fecilities because a Sea­ opposed to the proposal. And, some farer failed to notify the facility, insturance companies are against it be­ then the Seaforer will he respon­ cause it would further lower training sible for all bills for the care. standards and possibly increase the probability of accidents-at-sea. Emergency Hospital Care Apprentice MateRafing April, 1975 SIUNA President Paul Hall (left) meets with IBU of the Pacific President Merle Adlum (right) and Seattle Mayor Wesley Uhlman at the IBU of the Pacific's Fourth Annual Convention held in Seattle last month. Flag of Convenience Ship Survey Proposed by ILO The 125-nation International Labor While stressing that the majority of Organization (ILO) has proposed a ships registered in these countries are world survey in an effort to obtain more well-equipped and safe, ILO experts information about substandard safety, point out that the percentage of tonnage living and employment conditions lost each year by these flag-of-conveaboard ships flying "flags of conve­ nience fleets has exceeded the world nience." fleet average by as much as 1.37 per Acknowledging that the question of cent. flags of convenience is "perhaps the , most explosive issue the shipping indus.By conducting the proposed survey, try is confronting today," the ILO is the ILO hopes to discover if there is a concerned about ithe possible risks to direct link between substandard ships seamen working on substandard vessels, and flags of convenience. The survey the threat these vessels pose to the safe would be carried out by inspectors navigation of all ships, and the use of boarding ships with questionnaires that flags of convenience to keep wages be­ deal with safety, living and employment low international minimum standards. conditions of crews, and the compe­ Liberia, where 17 percent of world tency of officers. tonnage is now registered, Panama, Cy­ This survey, which will be a major prus, Singapore, Somalia and Lebanon topic at the ILO's maritime conference are the principle nations where flag of in Geneva next year, would be a signi­ convenience ships dre registered. It is estimated that more than 20 ficant step towards bringing substandard percent of the world fleet is under flags ships under effective national or inter­ national control that could insure they of convenience. This represents about maintain minimum standards of wel­ 5,500 vessels manned by 200,000 sea­ fare, wages and safety. men. J if (I The Liberian tanker, Spartan Lady, broke in half in gale force seas about 150 miles south of New York early this month. One crewman died. . Page? i �I I f Headquarters Notes by SIU Vice President Frank Drozak g Communication—it's a concept that's as simple as talking to one another. And yet, without commimication between all levels of our Union, officials can­ not act in the best interests of all members, simple problems can grow into major beefs, and personal misinterpretations can be blown out of proportion and do irreparable damage to the welfare of the Union and its members. We all have questions, problems and solutions when it comes to the function­ ing of our Union and its benefits. If we can talk to one another—ask our ques­ tions, hear otJiere' answers and share our ideas—each member can take a positive, active role in charting our course for the future. First, when you are aboard a ship, take advantage of shipboard meetings to air your views and ask your questions. Communication is the primary reason for these meetings and your participation is an important and essential ingredi­ ent needed to make them a direct link in the operation of the Union. If your crewmembers cannot answer the questions raised, of your sugges­ tions go beyond shipboard matters, the next step in Union communications should be for the ship's committee to contact Headquarters. Here, we can take note of your suggestions and find the answers to, any questions. Membership's meetings also offer a good opportunity for members to commxmicate with each other. Within the framework of these meetings, officials will report on the activities of your Union on all fronts, and you have the chance,to express your opinions and to vote on all Union business. Right now, your delegates are at.a Crews Conference in Piney Point looking ii at our constitution, the pension, welfare and vacation plans, training and up­ grading, political action, and the contract. Because of.the importance of these issues to each of us, questionnaires asking for your suggestions were sent to each member. We wanted to hear from as many members as -possible before we took any action in these areas because only with communication from members who cannot attend the conference can the delegates act in the best interest of all Seafarers. Only through communicating with each other can we now act to meet the needs and challenges that lie ahead. In addition to reporting on the conference in Piney Point, this month I have a number of items to report from Headquarters. •A' SENIORITY UPGRADING . Six more.Seafarers have graduated from the Union's 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program and are now ready to ship out as full members with all of the accom­ panying rights, duties and responsibilities. T strongly urge all eligible brothers who have not already done so, to apply for this program. It is for the benefit of the member as well as the Union. FIREFIGHTING The U.S. Maritime Administration's new facility in Earle, N.J., open since February, is holding one-day firefighting courses on April 25, and on May 2, 22, 23 and 29. I urge all SIU members who do not have this important endorsement to sign up for the course as soon as possible since a firefighting certificate is another step toward job security. BOSUNS RECERTIFICATION PROGRAM The 21st class has graduated from the Bosuns Recertification Program this month, bringing the total number of men who have completed the course to 224. The knowledge these recertified bosuns have obtained from attending classes in Piney Point and observing the Union's operations at Headquarters enables them to handle their job as ship's chairman with greater efficiency, and ensures smoother voyages for the crews they sail with. NEW VESSELS American Steamship Co. has christened the new self-loading vessel, the Sam Laud, which is being built at Sturgeon Bay, Wis. Interstate Oil Transport is expecting delivery of the SS Massachusetts, a 265,000 dwt tanker, on the first week of May. This is the largest vessel the SIU has ever crewed. in U. S. Senate BUI Introduced to Halt Predatory Rate Fixing Senator Daniel K. Inouye (D-Hawau) has introduced an important bill that would halt the predatory price fixing practices of "third-flag" carriers by re­ quiring that vessels flying the flags of nations other than that of the U.S. and the country directly involved with the U.S. in the import and export of goods, must adhere to the rates set by the ship­ ping lines of the trading nations. The bill also empowers the Federal Maritime Commission to reject any rates of "third-flag" carriers that are found to be nonrcompensatory, or nonequivalent, on a Commercial cost basis with American-flag lines and the lines this nation's trading partners. And the bill requires that "third-flag" oper­ ators giye a 30-day notice for all new rates or rate changes unless i^pecial per­ mission is granted otherwise by the Fed­ eral Maritime Commission. For instance, Liberian-flag vessels participating in trade between the U.S. and, say Japan, would be required to set rates no lower than those established by Japanese and American-flag opera­ tors. And, if a "third-flag" carrier con­ tinues to undercut on rate charges, the FMC would then either force rate in­ creases to a compensatory level, or simply force that particular "third-flag" carrier completely out of the trade. If enacted, this long-needed bill SIU Hepresentatives Attend Maritime Safety Meeting SIU Vice President Earl Shepard and Robert Kalmus, director of vocational education at the Lundeberg School, at­ tended the 32nd session of the Mari­ time Safety Committee last month in London where a number of reports con­ cerning international manning and safe­ ty standards were discussed. As an arm of the Intergovernmental Maritime Consultative Organization (IMCO), the Maritime Safety Commit­ tee assigns various sub-committees to study different areas affecting marine safety and forwards reports to IMCO which may eventually help shape inter­ national maritime laws. At this session, the MSC heard repojts from the Sub-Committee on Standards and Watchkeeping, and the Joint IMCO-Interhational Labor Or­ ganization (ILO) Committee. Through the efforts of the SIU's delegates and other seafaring representatives involved in these various intCimational bodies,, the MSC and its sub-committees were moved closer to a study pfintemational .,1 I •' r''/ 0' • --i-'' '•• ' N •=1 ' . minimum manning scales. Both Vice President Shepard and Vo­ cational Director Kalmus also attended a meeting in Washington, D.C. of the Ad Hoc Committee on Maritime Indus^ try Problems' Sub-Committee oh the Coast Guard. This group was formed under the auspices of the AFL-CIO with the man­ date to formulate joint labor positions that could be presented to the Coast Guard which represents the U.S. on international maritime bodies such as IMCO and the MSC". At this meeting, the Sub-Committee on the Coast Guard agreed to urge the U.lS. delegations to IMCO and its vari­ ous sub-committees ,to work towards the formulation bf international man­ ning scales in order to insure that a ship is safely operated. By working with these intematibnal and American maritime groups; the SIU can help shape international laws that will protect the safety andqobs of Union members and all merchant seamen. would put a stop to the common prac­ tice employed by "third-flag" carriers of indiscriminately lowering rates to stifle competition and then raising the rates when national-flag competitors have been forced out of business. Senator Inouye said that his bill "is a fully justified and restrained approach to a serious problem, which is at once both retaliation-proof and not incon­ sistent with the goals of regulatory re­ form." Support Is Growing Support for the Senator's bill is grow­ ing, and already the American Mari­ time Association (AMA) and the American Institute of Merchant Ship­ ping (AIMS) have come out strongly for the bill's quick passage. AIMS called the bill a "conservative approach" in coping with "predatory pricing practices of cer-^ tain third-flag and non-national lines." A spokesman for the Federal Mari­ time Commission, which has also voiced support for the bill, stated that "without this legislation, the recent emergence of the United States flag liner vessels aS a positive contributor to our balance of payments position, as a viable alterna­ tive to movement of our commerce on foreign-flag vessels, and as a naval and military auxiliary in time of national emergency, could be placed in jeo­ pardy." As can be expected in legislation in­ volving the positive growth of a com­ petitive American-flag merchant fleet, the main lines of opposition to the bill are growing around the Departments of State and Justice, which have jointly stated that the bill is inconsistent with the administration's purpose of improv­ ing trade relations. An identical bill to Senator Inouye's was introduced in the Senate late last year, and had actually been favorably reported to the full Senate for a vote. Unfortunately, Congress adjourned be­ fore a vote could be taken—thereby killing the measure. QMEDs Pass the Test Passing their examinations for QMED recently at the HLSS in Piney Point, Md. are(l. tor:): Juan Rodriguez; Chris Bohannon; Churck Gross, and Henry Jung. Not shown are Cecil Mills and Anton Schmidt who also successfully com pleted the course. . .. '_ Tt ' ' . . Seafarers Log �?- Washington Activities By B. Rocker Maritime Authorization A bill to authorize $562.9 million for Maritime Administration programs for fiscal year 1975 was signed into law on Mar. 23. Public Law 92-10 authorized $275 million for construction differential subsidies and $242.8 million for operating differential subsidies. Provision was also made for a Great Lakes Administration office, but the location has not been determined. ' The authorization for fiscal years 1976 and 1977 is pending, awaiting infor­ mation from the Office of Management and Budget. u A • ji i Cargo Preference Congressman Risenhoover (D-Okla.) this month introduced H.R. 5387 to guarantee a percentage of oil imports to U.S.-flag carriers. Four similar bills had previously been introduced in the 94th Congress, and referred to the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee where hearings will be held. No date has been set for the hearings. The importance of such legislation cannot be overstated. Seafarers Jobs and the future of our merchant fleet are dependent on cargo. Nearly 3,000 workers at Seatrain's Brooklyn Shipyard facility have been laid off because of conditions in the industry. It was no accident that H.R. 8193 was so successful in Congress last year. The SIU worked long and hard to provide information to members of both houses during committee hearings and when the bill came to the floor for a vote. At the same time, support came from other AFL-CIO unions, the Maritime Trades Department, and from management. Seafarers can be sure the Union will actively pursue passage of a good cargo preference bill this year. Third Flag Rates S. 868, a bill to provide minimum ocean rates for cargo carried on third-flag ships, has J)een introduced by Senator Inouye (D-Hawaii) and referred to the Commerce Committee, ^ This bill, identical to S. 2576, introduced by Senator Inouye in the 93rd Congress, covers foreign shipping lines operating outside U.S. conferences but serving between the U.S. and its major trading partners. S. 868 does not prohibit tliird-flag carriers from carrying American cargo or set rate floors. It requires that third-flag carriers justify their rate whenever it is lower than the lowest rate charged by a carrier in the liner conference. Senator Inouye, speaking recently about the bill, said, "What is threatening bur merchant marine, our balance of trade payments, and our commercial relationships between our trading partners, is a predatory economic torpedo." These third-flag ships negotiate for and carry cargo at rates which do not reflect the real cost to them. The Russian ships, for example, are government supported, are not required to operate at a profit, and can create a situation similar to a gas war, driving U.S. ships out of the trade. Hearings began in the Commerce Committee on Apr. 10. Fishing H.R. 5197, introduced by Cong. Robert Leggett (D-Calif.) proposes a temporary waiver of the United States Fishing Fleet Improvement Act to allow the Seajreeze Atlantic to employ foreign fishermen or fish processors. However, it would require the owner of the Seajreeze Atlantic to hire and train U.S. citizens to replace the foreign fishermen. The Atlantic is equipped with machinery for processing and packaging the catch. It stays at sea for long periods of time, until it has a full load. The bill has been referred to the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee. i. Work Stoppage Intervention A bill has been introduced by Rep. John Rhodes (R-Ariz.) to establish a United States Court of Management Relations with authority over labor dis­ putes affecting commerce. The Court's decisions would be final, subject to review only by the Supreme Court and only in unusual circumstances. The Rhodes bill, H.R. 4704, has been referred to the Judiciary Committee. Offshore Rights In a recent ruling, the Supreme Court declared that the Federal Government, not the coastal states, has "soverignty rights over the seabed and subsoil under­ lying the Atlantic Ocean, lying more than three geographical miles seawarid from the ordinary low watermark ..." It appears the ruling will prevent delays to drilling which were expected from the states and from environmentalists, and will permit offshore resources to be developed more quickly. :>• ••I' , To Protect Your Job Security in the Fight for Flshermen*s Protective Act Identical bills have been introduced by Congresswoman Leonor K. Sullivan (D-Mo.) and Congressman Mark Hanhaford (D-Calif.) to repeal the Presi­ dent's authority to allow foreign aid payments to be made to a country against which the United States has a claim under the Fishermen's Protective Act of 1967. Favorable Legislation Seafarers are urged to contribute to SFAD. It is the way to have your voice heard and to keep your union effective in the fight for legislation to protect the security of every Seafarer and his family. USNS Maumee Docks at Coldest Wharf in World In charge of the deck crew in the hazardous docking of the VSISS Maumee (Hudson Waterways) was Recertified Bosuii James R. Thompson with the help of AB J. W. Spell, deck delegate, and other Seafarers aboard. They also offloaded 5.5-million gallons of fuel last year from the 620-foot, 26,875 dwt tanker to supply the .U.S. Navy station there where personnel are scientifically exploring the Antarctic under Operation Deep Freeze. Following unloading, the Maumee called at New Zealand, transited the Panama Canal, paid off in the port of New York at the beginning of this year to sail coastwise to pump on cargo in St. Croix, the Virgin Islands on Mar. 3. T ; " The tanker USNS Maumee becomes the longest and largest ship to tie up at the man-made iceberg \wharf in McMurdo Bay, Antarctica—^the bottom of the globe. At left, the 269-foot USCG icebreaker Staten Island stands by after clearing a path through the ice for the docking ship. An aerial view shows the SlU-contracted Maumee made fast to the ice pier made out of Aritarctic "concrete" (ice, snow, volcanic soil and steel). Also seen are the 17-mile channels cleared by the Coast Guard cutter out to the Ross Sea. (Photos Courtesy of Surveyor Magazine/ABS). J Page 9 �Bosuns RecerHiUatiom ^lst Class Graduates ; Leon Curry Jose Gomez Ernest Mladonich Woodrow Lawton Seafarer Leon Curry, 47, has been a member of the SIU since 1944, and has been sailing as bosun since 1948. A native of Ashville, N.C., Brother Curry still makes his home there with his wife Iris and their two children. He ships from the port of Jacksonville. Seafarer Jose Go­ mez, 59, has been a member of the SIU for 32 years, and has been shipping out as a bosun for the past six years. A native of the Vir­ gin Islands, Brother Gomez now ships from the port of New York where he makes his home with his wife Gene­ vieve. Seafarer Ernest Mladonich, 48, has been a member of the SIU since 1947, and began sailing as a bosun in 1955. A native of Biloxi, Miss., Brother Mladonich contin­ ues to make his home there with ij^'ife Mae. He ships from the port of New Orleans. Thomas Hilbum JackKingsley Seafarer Woody Lawton, 58, is a charter member of the SIU which he joined at its incep­ tion in 1938. Prior to that he had been sailing with the ISU since 1933. Brother Lawton, who has been sailing as bosun since 1940 ships from the port of Baltimore. A native of Georgia, he now makes his home in Fast Berlin, Pa. with his wife, Dolores. Seafarer Thomas unburn, 48, has been sailing with the SIU since 1945, and began shipping ds a bosun in 1950. A native of Fairhope, Ala., Brother Milburn continues to .make his home there with his wife Etta Mae and their three children. He ships from the port of Mobile. ^ '! Seafarer Jack Kingsley, 40, has been a member of the SIU since 1966, and has been ship­ ping out as a bosun for over a year. A native of Indiana, he now makes his home in San Jose, Calif, with his wife Isabelle and their three children. Brother Kingsley ships from the port of San Francisco. Joseph Donovan Seafarer Joe Don­ ovan, 54, has been a member of the SIU since 1952, and has been shipping as bosun for the past rune years. A native of Boston, he ships from that port and makes his home there with his wife Lillian and their five children. Luis Guadamud Seafarer Luis Guadamud, 40, has been a rhember of the SIU since 1959, and began sailing as a bosun in 1967. A native of Ecuador, Brother Guadamud now makes his home in Metairie, La. with his wife Stella and their two children. He ships from the port of New Orleans. Bill Edelmon Seafarer Billy Edelmon, 47, has been a member of the SIU since 1946, and began shipping as bosun in 1958. A native of Houston, he continues tg make his home there. Fred Gosse Roy Theiss Seafarer Roy Theiss, 51, has been shipping with the SIU since 1942, and began scaling as a bosun in 1944. A native of Illinois, Brother Theiss ships from the port of Mobile where he makes his home. William Baker Seafarer Fred Gosse, 55, has been a member of the SIU since 1946, and has been sailing as a bosun since 1965. A native of New­ foundland, Brother Gosse now ships out of the port of San Francisco where he makes his home with his wife, Helen Rose. Seafarer William Baker, 49, has been sailing with the SIU since 1943, and be­ gan sailing as bosun in 1945. Born in Louisiana, he now makes his home in Galveston, Tex. Brother Baker ships from the port of Houston. r, Jose, New i^JSbi^fph,New , Eittts, Sam Franclseo !, Jam(^;Saaa;FrtM»cll^^^ iUlen, J. W., Seattle Kadieh, Anthony, NewOHeans i AHsmtt, Jolw, Houston Rains, l^ust^ ± Following are the names and Hotne ports of the 224 Seafarers who have Ai^torson, Alfred, Norfolk > Rdio, Satvador, Ffew Oriemts B sticcessftdlycoinpleiedi^^wMeisimsRecerlifictdion Anderson, E^ar, New Yoik Reeves, WiUiam, Annis, George, New Orleam Rlchbiijrg, Joseph, Mobile Hrflman,Ka^ Cnrty, Leon, JaciisonvQie Ajrmada, Alfonso, BaltiinOTC Rihn, Ewing, New Orleans Mattioli, Gaetano, New Yorfc Hicks, Donald, New York Atldnson, David, Da!^, Eugene, Boston Riley, WIRiant, San Frssclsco f Hiiburn, Hiomas, Mobile Baker, Elmer, Houston D'AmIco, Charles, Houston Ringoettc, Albert,San Francisco > McCollom, John, Boston Hill, Charles, Houston Dammeyer, Dan, New York Baker, Wiliiam, Houston J McGinnis, ArfBuiv New Orl^n^ ; Rivera, Alfonso, &n Juan Hodges, Raymond, Mobile Darville, Richard, Houston Bamhill, Elmer, Houston ^ Rodrlques, Lancelot, San Jdan M(eehan,Wititam, Norfolk iOelgado, Julio, New York Ho^es, Raymond W,,B^dm^ Baudoin, James, Houston Rodriguez, Orfdio, Nevr Yorfc MefferftBdy^ Jaeksonville ;e, Elbertj Baltimore Dickltwon, David, Mobile Beavets, Ndnman, Ruley, Edward, Baltimore MeiT01,Ch:^es, Mobile loraka, Stephen, New York BeclUivanis,l^holas. New Yotit Dixon, James, Mobile B Sanchez, Manuel, New York Michael, Joseph, Baltimore , Hbvde, Ame, Fbiladetphia Donovan, Joseph, Boston Beck, Arthur, San Francisco : Schwarz, Robert, Mobile Miller, Clyde, Seattle Ipsen, Orla, New York Drake, Woodrow, Seattle Beechlng, Marion, Houston Self, Thomas, Baltimore Mitchell, William, Jacksonville New York Beiger,Davidf Norfolk , ' l&rewesi James, Calvain, New York £^lix, Floyd, San Francisco Mizc, Cyril, San Francisco Duet^^faurice, iBmston g Ipndora, Stanley, New York Beye, Jan, New York Mladonich, ErnesE New Orleans Sernyk, Peter, New York ^unn, Beverly, Mobile Bojko, Stanley, San Franckco Jansson, Sven, New York Sheldrake, Peter, Houston Moen, Irwin, Baltimore Boney,Andr^; Norfolk E^erf,Aiw«> Seattle Johnson, Fred, Mobile Monardo, Sylvester, New Chrleans Shorten, James, San Francisco Eddins, John, Baltimore Boui^ioty Albert, MobOe t:Jdhnson, Ravaugbh, Houstoh , ^Hh, Lester, Norfolk BB# MorriSj> Edward Jr., Mobile Brendie, ]^ck, Houston" Edelmon, Bill, Houston Jldsepfa, Leyal, Philadelphia Sokoi, Stanley, San Francisco Morris, William, Baltimore [Brooks^ Tom, New ^rk ^rfioth, Charles, Mobife Justus, Joe, Jacksonville Sorel, Johannes, Jacksonville Moss, John, New Orleans Browning, BaBiord, Biilthnore Ecrrcra, Raymond, New Orfeains Karlsson, Bo, New York Spuroii, John, San Francisco Moyd, Ervin, Mobile Bryan, Ernest, Houston Einkiea, George, Jacksonville Kerageorgiou, Antoine, New Orleans Mullls, James, Mobile Stockmarr. Sven, New York Biyant, Vernon, Tampa Elowere, Eugene, New York Kcmgood, Morton, Baltimore Swcsringen, BaFney, Jucksuuviiid; Marry, Ralph, San Francisco Burch, Geoige, New Orleans g E>^ter,(James, Mobile Kingsley, Jack, San Francisco Swiderski, John, New York Nash, Walter, New York Burke, George, New York Fofi, Sebastian, Wilmirqgton Kieimola, WHtlam, New York Nichofson, Eugene, Baltimoro Tetl, Frank, New York Burton, Ronald, New York Funk, William, New York KnOics, Raynmhd,San Nielsen, Vngn, Nevr York Theiss, Roy, Mobile BushojR^, William, Seattle Gahagan, Kennrfh, Houston Koen, John, Mobile O'Brien, William, New York Thompson, J, R,, Houston Gamer, James, New Orleans Butterton, Walter, Norfolk Konis, Perry, New York O'Cohnor, William, Seattle Ticcr, Dan, San Francisco Butts, Bobby, Mobile Garxa, Peter, Houston Koza, Leo, Baltimore Olesen, Carl, San Francisco Tiiiman, William,San Francisco Butts, Hurmon, Houston GiangiordanO, Dpnato, PhO Krawczynski, Stanley, Jacksonville (Bson, Fred,San Francisco Tiretii, Enrico, New York B; Cain, Hubert, Mobile jGiliain, Robert, Jacksc^vilie Lambert, Reidus, New Orleans Olson, Maurice, Borfon B TVrdd, Raymond, New Orieans I : Caldeiro, Anthony, Houston Giliikin, Leo, Saa Francisco, Landron, Manuel, San Juan Oromaner, Albert, San Pranciscm Tplentino, Ted, San Francisco Gomez, Jose, New York Cartmpe, Victor, San Joan Lasso, Robert, San Juan |Pallno, Anthony, New York ^ Turner, Paul, New Orleans Gonzalez, Jose, New Ydrl| !y,;John,New:Tfc^ Lataple, Jean, New Orleans' ^Paradise, Leo, New York Velazquez, William, New Ypi^ IC^sanueva^ Michael, New Orleans Gorbea, Robert, New Yorifc Edvoine, Raymond, Baltimore Parker, lames, Houston WaOace, Edward, New York GastrO) Guillermo, San Juan Gorman, James, New Yorl* Lairton, Wood'o#, Ba|tihiorc Pcdersen, Otto, New Orleans Wallace, Ward, Jacksonville ^Chestnut, Donaid, Mobile Gosse, Fred, San FranCiiico LeClair, Walter W., New York Pchler, Frederick, Mobile Wallace, William, Mobile Cbiasson, Richard, New Orleans Greenwjiod, Perry, Seattle ;Lcc, Hans, Seattle Pence, Floyd, Houston Richard, Houston^ Christenberiy, Richard, San Fran Grirna, Y«noent> New York Levin, Jacob, Baltimore Perry, Wallace,Jr.i San Francisco Weaver, Harold, Houston ChristeHsen,Ghristian, !^n Fran Guadamud, Luis, New Orleans Libby, George, New OrteajUSTv Pierce, Jobn,Pbj!adelphia AVhitimir, Aiai], New York ; Cfeieckii. Jdhib Saw Francisco Hagert Bertilf New York Lineberry, Carl, Mobile Pollanen, Viekko, New Orleans Wingbeld, EG.^Jacksonville HanbacbiBu^^ Muckert, Robert, Baltimore Pouisen, Verner, Seattle Woods, Malcolm,San Fimuciscd Colson, James, Seattle Maidonado, Basiio, Baltimore Hanstvedik^lfi^d, New Y^ Pressly, Donald, New York ^MpiEman,Hom Cooper, Fred, Mobile Harvey, Lee J„ New Orleans Manning, perns, Si^tl| Zlaragoza, Roberto, New York , * «. li B Hazel, John, New Orteam Martlneau,Tom i*: • .'/m PagelQ Seafarersiog . Ifiii �M John Boles • Seafarer John Boles has been sail­ ing with the SIU since 1967. A grad­ uate of the Andrew Furuseth Training School in New York, Brother Boles got his FOWT endorse­ ment and Lifeboat ticket at the Lundeberg School in 1971. A native New Yorker, Brother Boles ships out of that port. New 'A' Book Members Six more Seafarers achieved foil 'A' books through the SIU's 'A' Seiuority Upgrading Program this month, bring­ ing the number of Seafarers who have earned their *A' books through this program to 150. The Seniority Upgrading Program was established to keep our member­ ship prepared for the innovations on the new ships being constructed and to maintain the SIU's tradition of pro­ viding well-trained and qualified Sea- farers for all our contracted vessels. Its purpose is also to give all of our members a better understanding of Union tqierations, as weU as our prob­ lems and the best ways to deal with them. Upgrading themselves through the 'A* Seniority Program, these Seafarers are helping to insure the strength of this Union which rises out of a solid mem­ bership that understands their industry and their Union's role in that industry. Ken Nuotio Russell Brackbill Seafarer Ken Nu­ otio has been sailing with the SIU since 1965. Brother NuI otio got his AB tick­ et in 1967 at the Andrew Furuseth Training School. Born in Finland, Brother Nuotio now lives in Jacksonville, Fla. and ships from the port of New York. Seafarer Russell Brackbill has been sailing with the SIU since 1967. Before attending the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program, Brother Brackbill obtained his AB ticket at the Lundeberg School. A native of Pennsylvania, he now lives in New York and ships from that port. Paul Correll Seafarer Paul Correll, 22, gradu­ ated from the Harry Lundeberg School in 1972. Brother Correll returned to Piney Point in 1973 to get his FOWT endorsement before attending the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program. A native of San Francisco, Brother Correll ships from that port. , Francis, Deck , » Allen, l4iwn»ice, Enginel AUiMin, Murjpbjr, Engine Ahmad, Bin, Deck Aine^ Allan, Deck AndrepOui, Esgfse Arnold, Mott, Deck Bartok libomis, Deck Baxter, Alan, Elaine llean, P. L., Deck Beauv^, Arthur, Engine Bellinger, William, Steward Benills, William, Deck Blacldok, Richard, Eng^e Bolen, Jam«s, Dwk ' Bolen, 11motby,lDeck Boles, John, Engine Brackbill, Russell, Deck Biuke, Lee Roy, Engine Buurke, Timoll^, Deck Burnette, Bai^, Stcwaid^ Cammuso, Frank, Deck Carhart, David, Deck Castle, Stephen^ Deck Clark, Garr^ Deck Golai^eld, Joseph^ Deck ConWlh, Kevin, Enj^ne Conrell, Pauli Engine Eunnli^am, RrfnafL Dedt Daniel, Wadsworth, Engine Davis, WOiiam, Deck Day, John, Engine Derke, Michael, DeskiM, William, Steward James Dobloug 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program Seafarer James Dobloug has been sailing with the SIU for six years. A Navy veteran. Brother Dobloug graduated from the joint MEBA Dis­ trict 2—SIU School in New York and obtained his QMED rating at the Lund­ eberg School before attending the 'A' Seniority Program. A native of New York, Brother Dobloug now lives in Jacksonville, Fla. and ships from that port. George Prasinos Seafarer George Prasinos has been sailing with the SIU since 1968. Sailing as AB, Brother Pra­ sinos got his AB ticket at the New York Andrew Fur­ useth Training School. A native of Greece, Brother Prasinos ships from the port of New York where he lives with his wife Petroula and their two children. Following are the names and departments of 150 Seafarers who have completed the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Progrimti - > Johnson, M^i, Deck Miranda, John, Engine le Jones, Leggctte, Deck Dbing, Maximo, Moneymaker, Emert, Engine Jordan, Carson, Deck Dobloug, James, Engine' Moore, C. MM Deck Kegney, Thomas, Engine Egeland, Ralph, Deck Moore, George, Deck Keith, Robert, Deck Escudero, Tomas, Engine Moore, William, Deck Kelley, John, Deck Ewing, Larry,Steward Mortier, William, Deck Kelly, John, Deck Farmer, William, Deck Mouton, Terry, Engine Kemey, Paul, Engine FBa, Marion, Deck Noble, Mickey, Deck kirtsey; Charles, EI^IB^ Frost, StepJien, Deck Nuotio, Ken, Deck Klttleson,L.Q.,Deck Galka, Thdlnas, Enifdn^ Painter, PhHIp, Engine Knight, Donrfd^ Enghte i Galliano; Marco, Deck Paloombis, Nikolaos, En^e Konetes, Johnnie, Deck Garay, Stephen, Deck Papageorgiou, Dimifri^ Kunc, Lawrence, Deck Garcia, Robert, Deck Parker, Jason, Deck Kttndrat, Joseph, Stewgid Gilliam, Robert, Petrick, LM Engine Laner, Ronnie, Engine Gotay, Raul, Steward PolettI, PImwngelo, Deck LeClair; Lester; Steward Gower, David, Engine Prasinos, George, Deck l^hmann, Arthur, Deck Graham, Patrick, Deck Reamey, Bert, Engine T^tttsch, Rbbert, Deck Grimes, M. R., Deck Restaino, John, Ei^iine Lundeman, Louis, Deck Dale,£arliest,:Deck R|pk^, prtfliam,Deck v Makarewicz, Richard, Engine Hart, Ray, Deck Rivers, Sam, Engine Manning, Henry, Steward Hawker, Patrick, Deck Roback, James, Deck Marcos, M. A., Deck Hayhes, Blake, Engine Rodriguez, Charles, Engine McAndrew, Martin, Engine Heick, Carroll, Deck Rodriguez, Robert, Engine McCahe, John, Engine Heller, Douglas, Steward Rogers, George, En^e McCabe,T. J., Engine Humason, Jon, Deck Sabb, Caldwell, Jr^ Engine Hummerick, James, Jr., Steward McMullin, Clarence, Steward Salley, Robert, Jr., Engine Hutchinson, Richard, Jr., Engine McParland, James, Engine -Sanders, Dairy, Ei^e !^,:Jr,,:Eh lvey,D.E„ Engine , Sanger, Alfred, Deck Shaw, Ronald, En#ae Sflfa^ George, Deck Simonetti, Joseph, Stewatd Snnprt>n, Spirpeoh; Eiiginh^ Syk, KcMi, Deck Siniidi,D. BM Steward Smith, Robert, Deck Spell, Gmy, Engine SpeU, Josej^, Deck l^encer,H^ D., Es^Uie Staniield, Pete, Deck Stanter, David^ En^e Stevens, Dnane, Deck SvoboAi, Kwrtoskiv, Szeibert, Stepheii, StewaBrd\ , Taimer, Leroy, Engtee Thomas, Robert, Engine Thomas, Tiniothy, Deck Trahior, Robert,Deck Trott, Llewellyn, Engine UtteiWk, Larrj^ Deck iyaih, Thomas, D« Walton,Sidney, Enghte Yanyi, Thomtas, Steward Vukiniiv GeOige, D^ck Widker, Marrtn, Ei^e Wambach, Albert, Deck Wayman, Lee,Deck WUbeim, Madk; Engine Wbson, Richaid.Steward Wolfe, John, Deck 1: *• ' • fi? I i, •'im. In The Port of Yokohama r f. I'' i=! r; • Recertified Bosun Ed "Tiny" Anderson (left) poses alongside "special" Jacob's ladder he made as one of his hobbies. Standing at right is SIU repre­ sentative Frank Boyne. "Tiny" has been sailing on the Overseas Valdez (Maritime Overseas). 11,1975 "• Bill Goff, baker on the Sea-Land Trade, Visits with one of the 60 orphans of Kofu Kodomoen in this port at the annual Christmas/NewYear party sponsored by the International Transportation Association/NDTA of Tokyo-Yokohama. Bill developed a friendship with this cute little lady ind plans to visit her as often as his ship calls in this port. Page 11 I 1 �Digest of SlU % I-, SEA-LAND EXCHANGE (SeaLand Service), February 23—Chair­ man, Recertified Bosun V. Poulsen; Secretary W. Benish; Educational Di­ rector Renale. Chairman welcomed one and all to attend safety meetings'. Re­ quested that attention be given to SPAD articles that appear in the Seafarers Log. Articles were read to crewmembers by Deck Delegate W. Delappe. A discussion was then held on SPAD and crewmembers were invited to ask ques­ tions. $70 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. GEORGE WALTON (Waterman Steamship), February 16—Chairman, Recertified Bosun George E. Annis; Secretary John H. Ratliflf; Educational Director Ross Lyle; Deck Delegate James Watson; Steward Delegate Earl N. Gray, Sr. Chairman read supplement from December issue of Seafarers Log on pension under new bill and suggested that crew read same for own use. Read report on President Ford's veto of CHI bill. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the bosun for getting- the rooms painted and locks changed, and to the steward department for a job well done. Next port Djibouti. SEA-LAND MCLEAN (Sea-Land Service), February 22—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun David H, Berger; Sec­ retary T. R. Goodman; Educational Director K. G, Katsafis; Engine Dele­ gate Ronnie Laner; Steward Delegate Charles Williams. Chairman reminded all crewmembers to M out and sign new beneficiary cards. Also, suggested they voluntarily donate to SPAD and for good reading to check the Seafarers Log. $30 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. NEWARK (Sea-Land Service), Feb­ ruary 2—Chairman Claude R. Chand­ ler; Secretary T. Ulisse; Educational Director Siylas Green; Deck Delegate Charles F. Nysla; Engine Delegate J. Kight; Steward Delegate Louis Pinilla. No disputed OT. All crewmembers were prepared for the frigid weather of Alaska but instead there was a heat wave of 27 degrees and even above freezing at times. We were all caught" with our long johns on. Next port Rich­ mond, Calif. OVERSEAS TRAVELER (Mari­ time Overseas), February 17—Chair­ man, Recertified Bosun Arne Hovde; Secretary Jasper C. Anderson; Edu­ cational Director Clarence Crowder. Chairman explained to the membership about the importance of SPAD and sug­ gested that each crewmember help this cause. All questions were answered about SPAD donations. No disputed OT. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Ob­ served one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. BALTIMORE (Sea-Land Service), February 26 — Chairman, Recertified Bosun W. R. Kleimola; Secretary W. Nihem; Engine Delegate Walter McCallum. New beneficiary cards were passed out to the membership to be mailed to Headquarters. A new TV set requested from company and should be forthcoming soon. A vote of thanks to the deck gang for keeping pantry and mess clean at night and to the steward department for a job well dSne. No dis­ puted OT. Next port Elizabeth. Page 12 Ships' Meetings CARTER BRAXTON (Waterman Steamship), February 23—Chairman, Recertified Bosun S. Monardo; Secre­ tary S. Piatah; .Engine Delegate Edward F. Lessor; Engine Delegate Benjamin L. Freeman; Steward Delegate John E. Browder. A letter was written and en­ dorsed by the crewmembers and ad­ dressed to the Captain for his excellent performance in having sick men taken care of immediately. A discussion was held and the safety features aboard the ship were stressed. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. DELTA MAR (Delta Steamship), February 23—Chairman, Recertified Bosun R. Lambert; Secretary D. Col­ lins; Educational Director E. Synan; Engine Delegate M. T. Morris; Steward Delegate P. Hammel. Suggestion was made that all crewmembers donate to SPAD for good job insurance. Sent a letter to New York special delivery to confirm the receipt of the SPAD poster. Held a general discussion on safety aboard ship and ashore. $29.20 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck depart­ ment. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. DELTA ARGENTINA ^elta Steamship), February 12—Chairman, Recertified Bosun A. McGinnis; Secre­ tary L. Santa Ana; Educational Direc­ tor U. Sanders; Deck Delegate Earl Davis; Engine Delegate James Brack; Steward Delegate Wilburt Freeman. No disputed OT. Chairman suggested that all upgrade themselves at Piney Point. They are doing a very good job teaching these young seamen how to operate ships as reported by Secretary L. Santa Ana. A discussion was also held on crewmembers voluntarily donating to SPAD as this is for the best interest to our membership and their families. A vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port New Orleans. SEA-LAND FINANCE (Sea-Land Service), February 3—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun J. W. Pulliam; Secre­ tary Herb Knowles; Educational Direc­ tor Jim Smitko. No disputed OT. A vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done and to the fellows who run the movie machine. Next port Long Beach. Official ship's minutk were also received from the following vessels; SEA-LAND RESOURCE DELTA PARAGUAY TRANSHAWAH OGDEN CHALLENGER MARYMAR . ' TRENTON THETIS ' MONTPELBER VICTORY CinCAGQ SANJUAi>rJ POTOMAC •^SEA-L^^:CGNSUMER . WALTER RICE OGDEN WILLAMETTE (Ogden Marine), February 2—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun E. K. Bryan; Secretary E. Kelly; Educational Director H. Wilkerson; Deck Delegate M. B. Furbush; Engine Delegate W. J. Beatty; Steward Delegate E. A. Smith. No disputed OT. All communications received were read and posted. The steward and bosun gave a talk on SPAD and how it is working for the membership. PITTSBURGH (Sea-Land Service), February 16—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Donald J. Pressly; Secretary H. Strauss; Educational Director Ratliff; Deck Delegate John R. Nelson; Steward Delegate William Jones. No disputed OT. Chairman held a discussion on the importance of voluntarily donating to SPAD. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Next port in New Jersey. SEA-LAND PRODUCER (SeaLand Service), February 16—Chair­ man, Recertified Bosun William Bushong; Secretary B. Guarino; Educational Director S. Senteney; Engine Delegate C. R. Lowman. No disputed OT. Chair­ man gave a talk on the importance of every member trying, to upgrade them­ selves. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Ob­ served one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. ^ ALEX STEPHENS MERRIMAC CANTIGNY SAN FRANCISCO BOSTON SEA-LAND GALLOWAY HOUSTON : NAVIGATOR DELTA SUD , EAGLE TRAVELER DEL RIO •; PANAMA CITIES SERVICE MIAhH SEA-LAND ECONOMY DELTA NORTE MOBILE (Sea-Land Service), Feb­ ruary 16—Chairman, Recertified Bosun A. Ringuette; Secretary C. M. Modellas; Educational Director R. Coleman; Engine Delegate Arthur G. Andersen; Steward Delegate Donald M. Anderson. Two graduates from the Lundeberg School, G. Paulson and D. Garper sailed as wipers and per­ formed their jobs very satisfactorily aboard ship. The crewmembers ex­ pressed their gratitude not only for the performance of their jobs but also for their cooperation to everyone in every respect. $21.70 in ship's fund. No dis­ puted OT. PENNMAR (Calmar Steamship), February 12—Chairman, Recertified, Bosun William D. Morris; Secretary B. J. McNally; Educational Director Frank Holland. No disputed OT. Chair­ man mentioned Piney Point and advised the men who want to upgrade to be sure and sign up,'as it is an A-1 place to go. Everyone was warned to be careful on deck as it is always wet and slippery on deck in the Northwest. A memorial ,service was held on the stern on Janu­ ary 15,1975 at 3;20 P.M. for Zygmund Adamski, a former bosun and carpen­ ter. Brother Adamski's ashes were scat­ tered over the sea as the ship stopped and the Captain read a passage from the Bible, A!, hands attended. Next port Newark, N.J. BROOKLYN (Anndep.Steamship), February 16—Chairman J. T. Gaskins; Secretary C. Gauthier, Educational Di­ rector D. Orsini; Deck Delegate J. R, Wilson; Engine Delegate I. E. Salo­ mons; Steward Delegate A. Bryant. $63 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. A unan­ imous vote of thanks was given to the steward department for the outstanding job they are doing as this is a small de­ partment on an automated ship. A spe­ cial vote of thanks to Alonzo Bryant, cook and baker and to Conrad Gauthier chief steward for his skills in menu planning. Observed one minute of si- / lence in memory of our departed broth­ ers. Next port Rotterdam. TAMPA (Sea-Land Service), Febru­ ary 16—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Joseph A. Puglisi; Secretary Stanley F. Schuyler; Educational Director Reider M. Nielsen. $5 in ship's fund. No dis­ puted OT. Movies will be shown twice daily. Everything running smoothly. Next port Houston, Tex. TAMARA GUILDEN (Transport Comm.), February 9—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun P. Semyk; Secretary N. Hatgimisios. $2.68 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. One man was taken off the vessel in England due to heart at­ tack and a wire was sent to the Union. Patrolman to see if an electric dryer can be placed aboard for the crew. Everything running smoothly. COLUMBIA (Ogden Sea Trans­ port), February 9—Chairman Macon Welch; Secret-ary A. W. Hutcherson; Educational Director D. Norris; Deck Delegate William Norter; Engine Dele­ gate Oscar Ortis; Steward Delegate Wil­ liam Meehan. $11.90 in ship's-fund. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. Observed one minute of si­ lence in memory of our departed broth­ ers, Next port Singapore. MAUMEE (Hudson Waterways), February 9 — Chairman, Recertified Bosun J. R. Thompson; Secretary Yas­ ser Szymanski; Educational Director Floyd Jenkins; Deck Delegate J. W. Spell. $22.78 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. Observed one minute of si­ lence in memory of our departed broth­ ers. Next port St. Croix. SEA-LAND TRADE (Sea-Land Service), February 9—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun Perry Greenwood; Sec­ retary C. E. Bell; Educational Director William Schnieder; Deck Delegate R. Johnson; Engine Delegate R. Minix; Steward Delegate Cooper McMillin. $7,00 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Observed one minute of silence in niemory of our departed brothers. Next port Seattle. SEATRAIN FLORIDA (Hudson Waterways), February 22—Chairman J. San Fileppo; Secretary Robert W. Ferrandiz; Educational Director Frank Sylvia. No disputed OT. A vote of thanks to the steward department for fine menues, cooking and baking. Next port Norfolk. SEA-LAND MARKET (Sea-Land Service), February 9—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun Anthony Palino; Secre­ tary Ange Panagopoulos; Educational Director Angelo Meglio. $200 collected from arrival pools to be used for addi­ tional movies. No disputed OT. Every­ thing running smoothly. Seafarers Log �1*5- 9 { * i" • 1^.• 5", 'r T J n ' fi i] • £I Fireman-watertender Wilbur M. Gee adjusts a burner valve. t After Payoff, the SS Alex Stephens Lays Up • SS Sionetvall Jmkson and recen fivm Pre dent Line, had a payoff on Man 1 —to cdtebrafte St Pntrick's Day—a Pier 7 in the of WIMi three new Rccertffied tow, snjPatrolmen Teddy Babkow skl and Jack Caffey serviced fee ~ feret crew * iMfididns' to .1 ; U'". , . T' ! • '''-'f! • ' ^ >';q •. ' i-'H !l '-.r.b- J- . < ( .ji.tiVjfl. I S^ferers ItoUtksd Activity Donation (SPAD) fund. Fo^ lowihg the payoff, the Alex Stephem feid 11^. Most of the crew signed oil Oct 9 in the llort pt plied the coastwfe^ run to a payoff on Feb. 18 in fee port of New Oi^-, leans and finally returned to these 4 .1 •' Wafting for the payoff in the ship's recreation room are (I. to r.); Deck Mamtenanceman M. Johnson; John H. Kennedy, steward department; OS D. Carter; Wiper Michael Stovall, and Chief Cook William Autry holding the SEAFARERS - . -.1 LOG. » -7 • Unloading cargo at Pier 7 in the port of Brooklyn N.Y on Mar. 17 is the tied up SS A/ex Stephens. . X; . In the crew's messroom are some of the members of the Ship's Committee of (I. to r.): Chief Steward John Nash, s^?eta?y°reporTen Chie/Electrician Jim^Gouldman, eL- Lis cHn!' April, 1975 m :|!l I \| :i:d V• •ijv H Third Engineer Carroll Knot repairs a pipe collar by sealing it. Finished with his work on the engine is young Oiler Ron Monroe. .jTih 'M f * ' . • It's a happy steward department aboard the SS Alex Stephens as Chief Cook William Autry (left) slices some Flashing a big grin and proudly show- spare ribs ® rrra?u™,ymarEdt^^ "J^fashrd'potSoes and sfandTlT.o Jp. Page 13 �I AT SEA SS Del Rio Two SlU-contracted C3s, the SS Del Rio (Delta Line) and the SS Del Sol (Delta Line) are in contention for the 1974 American Institute of Merchant Shipping's John F. Devlin two-year safety award. The Del Rio won the line's fleet safety award last year with 33 accident-free months. Both ships sail from the Gulf to Africa. The,company's SS Delta Mexico and the SS Delta Uruguay on the run to South America had a free lost-time accident year in 1974. New to the line, the SS Marymar had a perfect accident-free December. Congratulations. SS Carter Braxton Recertified Bosun Sylvester Monardo of the SS Carter Braxton (Waterman) reported at a payoff in New Orleans last month that Seafarer crewmembers of the C4 spread the blanket in the port of Bremerhaven, West Germany to collect $75 for ill Deck Maintenanceman Jesse R. Boiling, who was repatriated home. Seafarer Mark B. Hairelson was taken ill in the port of Cherbourg, France and also repatriated, the bosun said. After a voyage from New Orleans to the Far East, the ship was laid up. SS Sea-Land Commerce Another blanket was spread by the SIU crew and ship's officers of the containership, the SS Sea-Land Commerce for the family of Seafarer Louis W. Peeper, who succumbed to a heart attack aboard the vessel while anchored in Hong Kong Harbor. A vote of thanks was given by the crew to the ship's master, Capt. Miller, who, they noted, had the SL 1 increase speed and made every effort he could to try to save Brother Peeper's life. The SL Commerce sailed from the port of San Francisco to the Far East early last month. SS Pennmar Recertified Bosun William D. Morris of the C4 SS Pennmar (Calmar Line) writes that a brief memorial service was held on the ship's stern for the late Seafarer Zygmund Adamski, a former bosun and carpenter. He said that Brother Adamski's ashes were scattered over the sea from the halted vessel while the master read a passage from the Bible. All hands attended the services, Morris added. Following a voyage on the coastwise run from Baltimore to Newark, N.J., the vessel was laid up. SS Thomas Jefferson Brother Frank P. Grant on the SS Thomas Jefferson (Waterman) had to leave the ship for hospital treatment in the port of Manila because of injuries. Also, the vessel's master suffered a stroke during the voyage. He had to be put off on Wake Island to be flown to Hawaii. At last report he "was taking an . upward turn for the better" on receiving medical care and attention. Last month the Thomas Jefferson sailed from the port of Houston to the Far East. SS Thomas Lynch Recertified Bosun Ray W. Hodges aboard the SS Thomas Lynch (Waterman) says Chief Cook Edward Eger was hurt in the ship's meat refrigerator and re­ turned home from the Panama Canal. The bosun emphasized to the crew the necessity for safety precautions. Later the vessel sailed from the port of New York to the Far East and to a layup there. SS Vantage Horizon This month the T2J tanker, the SS Vantage Horizon (Vantage Steamship) carried 26,250 tons of wheat to Alexandria, Egypt. On her last trip, the Vantage Horizon voyaged to India from the port of Philadelphia. SS Eagle Traveler Another U.S.-flag tanker, the SS Eagle Traveler (Seatrain) this month hauled 25,835 tons of wheat from the Gulf to the ports of Port Said and Alexandria, Egypt. Last month she sailed from the port of Houston to the Black Sea and a temporary layup here. Charlie Logan (center) displays Outstanding Citizen Award presented to him by Greater New Orleans AFL-CIO. At left is SIU New Orleans Port Agent Buck Stephens: at right Lindsey Williams, SIU vice president and president of the AFL-CIO body. New Orleans AFL-CIO Citizen Award to Logan For most of his adult life Charles Logan has been helping people, whether it was running a shelter for homeless boys, or serving as regional director for the government's National Labor Relations Board. So, it should come as no surprise to those who know him to learn that he was recently the recipient of the 13th Annual Outstand­ ing Citizen Award of the Greater New Orleans AFL-CIO. The name Charlie Logan is a familiar one to those involved in labor in and around the New Orleans area. For over 30 years he has run his own consulting firm for labor relations, sometimes rep­ resenting clients, sometimes as an arbi­ trator. Over the years Charlie Logan has also wodked for the SIU, which is a member of the New Orleans AFL-CIO body. At one time he was a member of the SIU Board of Trustees, and is now serving the Union as a consultant. Originally from Indiana, Logan set­ tled in New Orleans after attending col­ lege. While in New Orleans he met Monsignor Wynhoven, a Catholic priest with whom he was to work closely over the next few years. When Father Wynhoven founded Catholic Charities he asked Logan to run the athletic program for the chil­ dren. He formed the Catholic School Athletic League, and that evolved into a fine program for the youths of New Orleans—the C.Y.O. (Catholic Youth Organization). This was just the beginning of Charlie's association with Father Wyn­ hoven. When the priest started Hope Haven, an orphanage for boys, he asked Charlie Logan to run it. Two SIU officials, Secretary-Treasurer Joe DiGeorgio and New Orleans Port Agent Buck Stephens, were brought up at Hope Haven while he was there. Port Agent Stephens, who has re­ mained a friend for these many years, remembers when Charlie Logan ran the home. "He always tried to teach the boys right from wrong. He was a good influence on all of us," Stephens said. It was also through Father Wyn­ hoven that Logan became involved in labor relations. When Father Wyn­ hoven set up the First Regional Labor Board for the Southwestern U.S., Charlie Logan was his assistant. From there he went on to become director of Headquarters for the 15th Region of the National Labor Relations Board. So, it seems appropriate that for his long humanitarian service, for his years spent helping the young, and his out­ standing efforts in labor and manage­ ment, the Greater New Orleans AFLCIO chose him for its 13th Annual Outstanding Citizen Award. SS John 6. Waterman The SS John B. Waterman (Waterman) sailed from the Gulf late last month carrying 10,000-tons of rice to the ports of Chittagong and Chaina, Bangladesh. The C4 had been tied up in the port of Mobile in a dispute following a voyage to India last June. SS Overseas Arctic Unloading rice in Bangladesh last month was the SS Overseas Arctic (Mari­ time Overseas). She took on the rice in the ports of Portland, Me. and Port Cartier, Quebec, Canada. SS Ogden Challenger Early last month the tanker SS Ogden Challenger (Ogden Marine) hauled part of a cargo of 100,000 barrels of naptha from the port of Newington, N.H. to Puerto Rico. At the finish of the month, she carried a cargo from Jacksonville to a Black Sea port. 'WARITIW*^ y .• Seventy-one cents of every dollar spent in shipping on American-flag vessc remahis in this country, making a very siubstantidl contribution to the national balance of payments and to the nation's economy. I .UseU.S.. Seafarers Log Page 14 -V • "• �;V-'V-j'..". !' Why I Came to P/ney Point The following essay was written by John Fedesovich, while he attended the Harry Lundeherg School at Piney Point to obtain his QMED endorsement. Brother Fedesovich, a 30-year seafar­ ing veteran, found in his stay that his original reluctance in going to Piney Point gave way to a total enthusiasm. It all began years ago when I first heard that the S.I.U. had acquired some property in Maryland and was planning to operate some iort of school. The first I heard of it was when some Brothers around the Hall in New Orleans were coming up here to help set up this place. Then, little by little, I started to see a few articles about it in the "Log". . Then came the Educational Con­ ference and as more Brothers came up here, I was hearing more and more about it. The stories that I heard were contradictory. Some of them disliked it and knocked it. My curiosity was building up. I then decided to make a trip up here apd find out for myself. I got my name on the next Educational Cef Name Change The following ships, formerly owned by Sea-Land, Inc. and sold to the Puerto Rico Maritime Ship­ ping Authority, have had their names changed. The SS Rose City became the SS Arecibo; the 55 Ch/cago became the 55 5a« Juan; the SS New Orleans became the 55 Guayama, md the SS Brooklyn hecame the 55 Humacao. The following vessels, formerly operated by Hudson Waterways and also sold to the Puerto Rico Mari- ^ time Shipping Authority, have also had their names changed. The 55'^ Transoregon became the 55 Maych * gttez; the 55 Transidaho became the 55 Carolina, and the SS Trqiishmm became the 55 Aguadilla. As prewottsiy reported, all these . ships will continue to be manned thfe SIU,-' Conference that was coming up here from New Orleans! Unfortunately, I was put in a financial position that forced me to ship out before I ever got a chance to get up here and I cancelled out. The years went by and I was reading and hearing more and more about the various training and educational pro­ grams that were being offered here at the school. Then came the start of the QMED jobs aboard the new ships and I knew that it was only a matter of time before I would be forced to come up here, regardless of whether I liked it or not. For the past year and a half I'had made plans several times to come up here, but something would always hap­ pen and I would either be forced to stay on a ship longer than I had intended to or I would have to cut my stay on the beach short due to financial difficulties. This past January I had heen regis­ tered in New Orleans for three months and I feil off of the list. I had been waiting for either an electrician's job or a pumpman's job hut when I got on top of the list nothing came on the board for me and I had to re-register. This was the first time in my 30 years of going to sea that I had to re-register, and what hurt me the most was that QMEDs registered behind me were shipping out and I couldn't move. Then and there, I decided that the time had come for me to make my move. I enrolled in the Upgrader Class for QMED, and my only regret is that I had not done it sooner. I have been here for two weeks iiow and today I successfully completed the refrigeration course. When my QMED course is over, I am going to stay for the Lifeboat Class and Firefighting. Then I must get back to work, but I plan to return when I am financially able to. The additional courses that I am interested in are. Automation, Advanced Electricity, LNG and Welding. From what I have seen here so far, not enough praise can be given to the instructors and ihewhole staff. I haven't met one person here who would not go out of his way to help anybody. Trainee or Upgrader alike. Keep up the good work and thanks for everything. Last Voyage Aboard Long Beach ASHORE T. - "5 .-n V ' jf-'i New York City The Museum of American Folk Art, as part of its annual summer program "Celebrate America", will present an exhibition on contemporary seamen's folk art in Rockefeller Center from July 14 to July 27. The museum is in the process of selecting art work for this exhibition. Macrame, woodcarving, ivory carving, scrimshaw, painting, model building and any other folk art or folk craft being done by today's seamen are of interest to the museum. Seafarers or anyone who knows of seamen doing some form of art work may contact the museum at 49 W. 53 St., New York, New York 10019 or call 212581-2575 asking for Nancy Karlins or Bruce Johnson, director. If possible, please send photos of art work to the museum. April, 1975 k Oslo, Norway A play on the life, of Andrew Furuseth, founder and first president of the Inter­ national Seaman's Union of America in 1908, was transmitted here over the network of the Norwegian Broadcasting Corp. on Mar. 16. The hour-long play entitled "The Liberator" (Norwegian "Befrieren") deals with certain aspects of Furuseth's life who, according to the playwright, Anders Buraas, "played such a pivotal role in attaining humane conditions on board the merchant navies of the world." Furuseth also helped to start the Sailors Union of the Pacific in 1885. He was bom in Romedal, Norway in 1854 and died in 1938 in Washington. Any Seafarer who can read Norwegian may get a free copy of the play by writ­ ing to Anders Buraas, Les Nouveaux Saules, 1261 Le Vaud, Switzerland. He's the Geneva correspondent for the Norwegian Broadcasting Corp. New York City Seafarers may join in the singing of American sea chanties of the Seven Seas and sailing ship songs starting May 13 at the South Street Seaport, Fulton Street and the East River here. A quartet will lead the songfest which will include songs by which seamen worked. The concerts which began in 1969, will be held every Tuesday from 7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Pier 15. About 20 concerts will be held until the middle of September. They are partly supported by the N.Y. State Council on the Arts. Admission is $1 for adults and 50 cents for children. Haifa, Israel To provide almost instant aid to seamen who suffer heart attacks while at sea, a life-saving device—the ship-to-shore electrocardiograph—is under experimen­ tation by this country's steamship line. The device, the company says, was recently successfully tested on one of the line's containerships 600 miles off Israel. Aboard the vessel an instrument monitors the heart beat and transmits the signal via radio telephone to the Rambam Hospital here. The hospital also radios medical advice to ships at sea. Once the patient's condition is diagnosed by the hospital staff, proper medicine can be given by someone with first aid training, the company said. m Massena, N.Y. The St. Lawrence Seaway from the Atlantic to the Great Lakes opened on Mar. 25, the earliest the waterway has ever opened since operations began for deep sea ships in 1959. Originally the Seaway's Montreal-Lake Ontario section and the Welland Canal which links that lake and Lake Erie had been scheduled to open on Apr. 1. Monitoring of ice and weather conditions plus application of advanced ice control techniques made the early opening possible, the Seaway company says. Also for the first time the Soo Locks at Sault Ste. Marie, Mich, were open all winter. Authorities believe the Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence Seaway could remain open throughout the year by the early 1980s. Usually the Lakes and the Seaway are closed to ships for an average of three-and-a-half winter months yearly. Bubbler systems, specially designed buoys and booms with gaps in them, an ice prediction system which uses radar, and preventive ice-breaking are part of the new technology. Oakland, Calif. The port of Oakland has recorded a hike of 167,916 tons of cargo in 1974 over 1973. The port handled 7,375,065 tons last year. Of this, container cargo totaled 5,670,712 here, a 5.1 percent increase. Breakbulk general cargo increased 27.1 percent for a total of 1,032,233 tons, according to the head of the port's board of commissioners. During the year 1,115 ships docked here. AS James Lee in the wheeihouse of the SS Long Beach (Sea-Land) rings "finished with engines" as vessel completes voyage in port of San Francisco in November, 1974, This was Brother Lee's last ship as he plans to retire on an SlU pension. i Panama Canal To eliminate one of the contributing causes of "many marine accidents," the Panama Canal has ruled that vessels over 150 feet long must have engine revo­ lution and rudder angle indicators visible to pilots in the wheeihouse. Vessels more than 80 feet in the beam must install such indicators both in the wheeihouse and on each bridge wing. The new rules require ships nearing the canal's entrances to report their draft based on "tropical fresh water." Page 15 a." •• % if " ii �«£:33BeBS9S^>^S!£^ Before entering Houston meTnbership meeting, Seafarer Harvey Shero, who sails as able-seaman has registration card stamped by meeting officer, 8. W. Mac Donald. Before the membership meeting, SlU official Gene Taylor conducts job call as SlU members gather round to throw in for the jobs. 3^it ^f0. •Ml 'J-'vV'P: • •Va a „ ^ •J ^ •• '.•rcr^: -iK • n-. ••f,"r -•S' -^.7 - . ?' I'.v •••••.: .•• • .K=r> , N"' "<i-- * • • •a h:, "-t; r •, .....Sfir-lv ::j}-«^'KS SIRS J''#:?? , 'si... r t'-v S,; :-R. Houston Seafarers listen attentively to report given by SlU officials at last month's membership meeting here. The officials gave an up-to-date report on the status of the SlU and the maritime industry as a whole. fy - vi.-ijp... i-'T^ 1' r- m- vwS M - Ji • ' iTV Jx ,-.'v 7 Av ^ $4 ": monthly menpbership meetiieg^ on In the past several decades, the port Mi pl Houston, Tex. has steadily grown ffhe second Monday vfollowin^^^ ttp wliere H Is^^^t one of the ;&st Sunday ol^h month, ^ « L^t month, SIU ol^clH Mickey ini^est pod>^es in the U.S, SVom. Wilbum chaire|^.« the membership the SlU hirihj; haU on Canal St hi Houston, SIU patrolmen service vessels in the immediate port area I and as far away as Corpus Chri^ | l>x. and Lake Chai|^,L^. inaddi- i "H tion, SIU officials at the Houston | MyiPiMyMyMMyMMyy- • ^ hall provide Seafarers living in the | areajwith a hiU range of Union ser- | vices includhig help in .filhig for all f ineftihg at which scores of Houston Seahuei^i^^ In the demo cmffc PP process Itf; the Union^ ahd Op^to-date iOp<^ on * flie in ughOirt the of After the rrteetihg, benefit. An SIU official will check over the claim before it is sent but to make sure P ^ wcation ^dwel information is included on the claim to prevpgdelays. ... claims, as irell as conducting n :/ 'at :T:t c6unti$r, the Welfare I^an, SHI'S activities^^^^ O^^ > -Mms front in T^ishmigfort^^^ the Sanie HoUStoii patrolmen serviced thO - SlU-contracted tanker Montpelier ;; Victory at a payoff in Lake Charles, La*, to straighten out any beefs and I to hold a shipboard mOeting to bring the SIU crew up^io-^ate On thO Union's activities. the Montpelier Frctory was paying off after a 14week voyage delivering grain to : •' .r %/. 'IS- viM ; J .. •; 1 \ ' -1^1 "SIU official Mickey Wilbtirbi standing, delivei^ reports on the Union's activities over 6dess«, RUSSKI, and returning^^^^^ „ . , . „ . ^ u. take Charles With a cargo of crude Houston off,cialJoe Perez is seated right. >M f I • .p i -y 1 i > p;; !l f •s ( •.' i'p h:S %'• :• I. J'Si" •Ea'ajpi at;';;: i -•'.v' I ^1 ... ••- ,"7 . -^;' .•- 7 ! ':':y.mM ' ti lii.'Ri'' • r# -'Vv iK.-^^j&aWr'.r- J-•• • : ••:»'. j.- -.-'.'.'^ -^.y Veteran Seafarer Euai Granger, sailing as deck maintenance aboard the MontpeUer Victory, is Recertified Bosun'Chuck Hill, chairman of the Montpelier Victory's ship's on duty while the tanker is unloading its cargo committee, discusses Union business with officials Sal Saiazar, seated back of Algerian crude oil at the Conoco Oil Docks right, and Don Anderson, seated forward right. Standing is Seafarer Michael In Lake Charles. Augine, who sails in the steward department.-.. •. :Pl Seafarer Nick Bagley, sailing in the steward department, catches up on what has been going on in the maritime industry by reading the latest LOG after 14-week voyage to Russia. . ' The Montpelier Victory's crev*^ gather in messroom for Union rneeting after SIU Cook Jesse Spivey, Jr. helped provide the 14-week voyage to Russia with grain, and back to the States with a load of Montpelier Victory's crew with healthy. wellAlgerian crude oil. - balanced meals during 14-week voyage. d % -.K'laan ; ®;f,i • Ki aawtv-.; 1^ • - •- .:it -:; ;:<4- j �-'sr' Come On, Commander, Give My Boy a Break! 'Apprentice Mate' Proposal Unwise • i ^' '• The United States Coast Guard is currently considering the adoption of a proposal that would create the entiry rating of "apprentice mate." The SIU feels that this proposal, which could have serious adverse effects on the U.S. merchant marine, is being considered onlj/ in an effort to comply with the wishes of the multinational oil com­ panies. In a desire to be able to pick and choose mates for their vessels, the man­ agement groups proposing the creation of apprentice mates are seeking, in cooperation with a vocational facility in Maine, to set up a three-year school to train these men. At present all maritime schools which train tnates have fouryear programs, so it is obvious that training standards would be lowered. The proposal for a three-year program would entail two years af the school and one year at sea. However, there is no stipulation that the year at sea would have to be spent on a U.S.-flag vessel. So, it is possible, and in fact highly likely, that these apprentice mates may obtain their year's training on foreign and flag-of-convenieiice vessels. It seems to us that anyone who feels a man can gain valuable working expe­ rience aboard these foreign or flag-ofconvenience vessek, where operating procedures and safety requirements are in many instances inferior to those aboard American-flag vessels, is incred­ ibly naive, American seamen learn and practice their seagoing skills under U.S. Coast Guard supervision and inspection. Training aboard foreign vessels before eventual licensing as an American mer­ chant marine officer would clearly not Page 18 be comparable to that aboard an Ameri­ can-flag ship. The possibility of inadequate training for these apprentice mates however, is not the only reason the SIU is against' this proposal. Contrary to what the groups urging this program would have us believe, there is not a shortage in the number of available licensed U.S. deck personnel. In fact, considering the pres­ ent depressed state of the industry, there should be an abundance of licensed men ready to serve on merchant ships. The fact is though that these same management groups have made no effort to maximize the use of existing trained personnel, either from established U.S. maritime academies or unlicensed sea­ men who have come up through the ranks. Another major reason the SIU is op­ posed to this school is that, if imple- . mented, it would greatly reduce the op­ portunities an unlicensed man has to advance to the licensed ranks. The pro­ posal would have the effect of shifting these advancement opportunities from one class of maritime workers to an­ other. The influx of these apprentice mates would partly close a traditional avenue for unlicensed seamen to become licensed officers if they choose. The Coast Guard is at the present time soliciting views from representatives of different segments of the industry before reaching a decision. The SIU strongly feels that any regulations the agency puts forth should be for the benefit of the en­ tire maritime industry , and should n.ot be designed to aid specific interests, such as the proposed "apprentice mate" regula­ tions would do'. We have just finished a run to Novorossiysk, Russia with . iPIoad of grain and back loaded with crude oil from Algeria I paying off in Corpus Christi. It was a long and tiring trip as; we spent 55 days, all told, in Novorossiysk but J must say that; the crew conducted themselves very wiell for such a long stay, with only a few foul ups due to midnight curfew in Russia. 4 While in Novorossiysk, we were invited to participate in a • professional culinary competition, at the Seaman Club,"against J eleven other nation's ships. We drew down first prizes in all|| categories, taste, appearance, (decoration) and the steward,| Jimifiie Prestwood, drew first prize for doing the most in mak-; ing the contest a success. With cooks like Sara Loftin, chief : cook, Erwin Bradley, baker and Johnnie Hoiladay, 3rd cook, how could we miss. Some of the countries in competition were France, Italy, England, Norway, Turkey, Argentina, Greece, = Egypt, East Germany and West Germany, therefore, making a keen contest. A delegate from each ship was chosen for judges and they voted unanimously for the Supertanker" Achilles with France coming in second and West Germany| .|hird. , r- .v• j.. ' We are glad to read that phase 3 has started on the oil bill|(ou can bet that we are behind the StlU and SPAD to the^; bitter end to obtain the oil bill. Also, a vote of thanks to Paul|g , Hall and the Union for the fight tqsave the Joiies Act. All we ^ ^ need is for them to get a toe hold through hauling natural gas, then wreck our whole system on coastwise shippingi® happens then all they will need to do is cover us Up because we Will be dead. We can foresee a helLpf a battle coming up on this and I beg ail SIU brotbersto ke<^ the $ roiling into SPAP for we are goiiig to heed every dime for the forthcoming battle ItO savethe Jones Act and obtain the oil bill. Our committee consists of: Jimmie Parker, chairman (re­ certified); James R. Prestwood, Ships reporier, Oscar Gdoper, educational director; William (Poiig) Simmons, deck depart­ ment delegate; Jsrry Dennman, engirie department delegate and Erwin Bradley, steward department delegate. So far they have done a good job. We bid all our brothers and officials fair sailing and hope our bows cross soon. ^ : :: : if S' I . Hiigbie 1. Garretson, ¥WE • April im ^ ' • -jfe. , ,V»«m*XXXVil,No.4 Official Publication Vf the Saafarars Intamatlonal Union of AiTlartoa, AUihtlW Wane Waters Ulstrlct. AFt-CIO ^ ^ \ ^ J • EKncfAiwa Oonhl-''A Paul Hail. Cat Tannef, e*ec«f(ve Vioe-Presiiivnt Eart {Hiapard. V/oe-Praa/cf®"! Joe DiGiciigio, SscrelfUy-Traa^uto' LlndsOy Wtlllame, Vlcc-Preit^M ' Ffohk Oroiak. Wca-Praa/denf ' Feuf DsvWk, V/ca-/*r«SfefS,'!t" Publiahad monlHt/ by. Sefafarara Intametlonol Union. Atlarttie,. Gulf. Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO 67S Fourth Avenue, SrOoh.'y,-t, ."..Y, i:2l5.:,iYs|::..4SS-SrS0''. pOwiage- paid at SrOoKlyn, N.V. Hi I U I,,.,.,: llM.,.: Seafarers Log '•"A-: �'k Writes Song Ai>out Furuseth Joe Glazer: Troubadour of the Labor Movement Joe Glazer has spent most of his adult life in the labor movement, and over the last 30 years the songs he has written about unions, the' • leaders and the workers have led to his being known as "labor's troubadour." A native of New York City, he has worked for the U.S. Information Agency for the past 14 years, serving as that agency's Labor Advisor for the last eight. But his experience in labor goes back to 1944 when he was assist­ ant educational director for the Textile Workers Union. Before joining the USIA he worked for the Rubber Work­ ers Union from 1950-1961 as educa­ tional director. Glazer started writing songs while he was working in the South for the Textile Workers. "I picked up a lot of songs down there. Many of the guys used to sing, especially on picket lines during strikes. I started writing some myself, and have just kept on doing it all these years." One song he wrote many years ago was about the "dream of a textile worker." The chorus line of the song (entitled The Mill Was Made of Marble) is: The mill was made of marble The machines were made out of gold And nobody ever got tired A nd nobody ever grew old As a Labor Advisor for the USIA, he visits foreign countries, making lecture and singing tours, telling the people something about American workers and their unions. Early last year Glazer visited four Scandinavian countries, and in each one he tried, as he does every time he goes abroad, to refer to some American labor figure who might have some spe­ cial meaning for the workers in that particular country. While in Norway Glazer told the story of Andrew Furuseth, father of the American Seamen's movement, and a native of Norway. When Glazer began to tell the natives something of the life of Furuseth, who had come to the United States in 1880, had helped to found the Sailors Union of the Pacific, in 1885, and later became president of the International Seamen's Union, he was surprised by the reaction of his audience. "I was telling this story of Furuseth to a labor group in the town of Hamar, and reciting his famous "Put me in jail speech" (with a translator's help), when one of the labor leaders jumped up in excitement and said, "Furuseth was born right near here in Romedal." When he learned from this group that the people of the town, with the help of some of the Norwegian unions, had erected a bust of Furuseth right off the main highway, Glazer says, "I just had to see it." It Was after seeing this bust of the man who did so much to relieve the American seamen's plight, that Glazer became inspired enough to compose a song about him. He wrote it while still in Norway, and premiered it one night at a reception for the top leaders in the Norwegian labor movement. (The en­ tire song is reprinted below.) Over the years this 56-year old "troubadour" has sung at many con­ ventions and other labor functions. He has also recorded record albums, in­ cluding one of railroad songs which he plans to perform at a convention of Railway Workers in the near future. Joe Glazer is a man who has suc­ ceeded in combining his talent for songwriting with a career dedicated to the American labor movement. It is a com­ bination that has been very rewarding both for him, and for all those who know him. JOE GLAZER In the little town of Romedal in 1854 AndrewFuruseth was bom, the poorest of the poor. r. He left his home in Norway to sail upon the sea; /rhose Were the days when a sailor's life was a life of misery. UIV U.UW 1.V/T.U ajl J u./-r j 1 i He slept in a filthy hole in the ship with bedbugs all around The food was not fit for a dog the Worst that could be found; , The captain was a tyrant, the sailors were his slaves; Many a time they wished that they had died in a watery grave. 1.1 After many years of sailing the whole wide world around; Andrew Furuseth set foot in San Francisco town. .. He gathered up his comrades on every dock and pier. He said we'll build a union and We're going to start right here. ;; He crossed the land from coast to coast to e'^ery seaport town^s^ He said we've got tp stand like men, don't let them grind you down. We'll build a seamen's union foj: every rnan that sails - ;We'll build a seamen's union, if they put us all in jail. < ' - • - , ..... .............. .... They can put me in a dungeon and lock me in a cell But no prison that they put me in can be worse than a sailor's hell They can lock me in that dungeon and throw away the key But they can't make me as lonely as the sailor on the sea^ ' This grand old sailor left this earth in 1938, /i J - ^,:il "i.ij 15.1J ^ There's a little bit of Furuseth on Norway's rocky shore, . ' , And on the coasts of the USA where the mighty oceans roar. But I believe his restless soul still roams the seven seas, Joe Glazer stands by a bust of Andrew Furuseth, father of the American Sea­ men's movement, near Furuseth's home town of Romedal, Norway. Delta Line's Three LASH Ships Pass Checkup > -> V) " -111 . , V.I Just after a year of service, the .LASH ships, the SS Delta Mar (left) the SS Delta Sud (center) and the SS Delia Norte (right) passed their "checkups" in the floating.diydocks of the Jacksonville, Fla. Shipyards. Above, the Delta Mar enters the drydock, the Delta Sud's 23-foot, 80,000-pound propeller is inspected and the Delta Norte, high and dry in the dock, presents her bulbous bow for closer scrutiny. Right after the drydocking, the ships resumed their regular ports of call in the Caribbean and on the eastern coast of South America. April, 1975 Page 19 >. �mrn^'^ •r^-rrr.z.'cT-irrf^ l-r I»yW % ANNUAL REPORT For the fiscal year ended September 30,1974 HARRY LUNDEBERG SCHOOL OF SEAMANSHff (Name of Welfare Fund) 275 20th Street, Brooklyn, New York 11215 (Address of Fund) to the NOTES: (1) All data in the Annual Report is to be copied from the Annual Statement. Where a copy of U.S. Department of Labor Form D-2 has been filed in lieu of pages 7 to 14 of the New York Annual Statement, Part IV—Section A of Form D-2 may be substituted for Page 3 herein. (2) The Annual Report is required to be filed, in duplicate, not later than five months after end of fiscal year. Address replies to New York State Insurance Department, 55 John Street, New York, New York 10038. (3) The data contained herein is for the purpose of providing general information as to the condition and affairs of the fund. The presentation is necessarily abbreviated. For a more comprehensive treatment, refer to the Aimual State­ ment, copies of which may be inspected at the office of the fund, or at the New York State Insurance Department, 55 John Street, New York, New York 10038. STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE (RESERVE FOR FUTURE BENEFITS) Item ADDITIONS TO FUND BALANCE 1. Contributions: (Exclude amounts entered in Item 2) (a) Employer (Schedule 1) $6,865,765.94 (b) Employee -• (c) Other (Specify) (d) Total Contributions $ 6,865,765.94 2. Dividends and Experience Rating Refimds from Insurance Companies 3. Investment Income: (a) Interest 263,822.82 ii l> (b) Dividends ;(c) Rents ^r (d) Other (Specify) .i, (e) Total Income from Investments ' 263,822.82 4. Profit on disposal of investments •< V-ifi.-,. . 5. Increase by adjustment in asset values of inIM/: vestments ~ pi: ,- :n 6. Other Additions: (Itemize) ; T. (b) Interest on delinquencies; miscellaneous .. (c) Total Other Additions 7. Total Additions 1,727.97 1,727.97 $ 7,131,316.^ DEDUCTIONS FROM FUND BALANCE , 8. Insurance and Annuity Premiums to Insurance Carriers and to Service Organizations (Including Prepaid Medical Plans) 9. Benefits Provided Directly by the Trust or Separately Maintained Fund 10. Payments to an Organization Maintained by the Plan for the Purpose of Providing Bene­ fits to Participants (Attach latest operating statement of the Organization showing detail of administrative expenses, supplies, fees, etc.) 11. Payments or Contract Fees Paid to Independ­ ent Organizations or Individuals Providing Plan Benefits (Clinics, Hospitals, Doctors, etc* J 12. Administrative Expenses:. (a) Salaries (Schedule 2) (b) Allowances, Expenses, etc. (Schedule 2) .. (c) Taxes (d) Fees and Commissions (Schedule 3) (e) Rent (f) Insurance Premiums .' (g) Fidelity Bond Premiums (h) Other Administrative Expenses (Specify) Tabulating, eimployee benefits, office expense (i) Total Administrative Expenses 13. Loss on disposal of investments ". 14. Decrease by adjustment in asset values of investments • 15. Other Deductions: (Itemize) (a") Interest on mortgages (b) Provision for doubtful contributions re­ ceivable; misc (c) Total Other Deductions 16. Total Deductions j; ' Page 20 ' • -v!. ;U,;. $ 378,439.26 3,573,865.27 STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILmES End of Reporting Year ASSETS' Item , $ 247,084.88 1. Cash 2. Receivables: (a) Contributions: 1,309,383.76 (1) Employer (2) Other (Specify) (b) Dividends or Experience Rating Refunds 21,227.99 (c) Other (Specify) Due from other Plans; misc 3. Investments: (Other than Real Estate) (a) Bank Deposits at Interest and Deposits on Shares in Savings 3,963,806.63 and Loan Associations (b) Stocks: (1) Preferred (2) Common (c) Bonds and Debentures: (1) Government Obligations (a) Federal (b) State and Municipal (2) Foreign Government Obligations (3) Non-Government Obligations (d) Common Trusts: • (1) (Identify) (2) (Identify) (e) Subsidiary Organizations (Identify and Indicate Percentage of Ownership by this plan in the subsidiary) 6,324,371.31. (1) See schedule % (2) % J.. 4. Real Estate Loans and Mortgages 5. Loans and Notes Receivable: (Other than Real Estate) (a) Secured ........ 402,761.24 (b) Unsecured . i.« . 6. Real Estate: (a) Operated : (b) Other Real Estate — 7. Other Assets: 57,577.90 (a) Accrued Income 1 4,604.57 (b) Prepaid Expenses 36,294.71 (c) Other (Specify) Fixed assets—net; security deposits $12,367,112.99 8. Total Assets LIABILITIES 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Insurance and Auunity Premiums Payable : Unpaid Claims (Not Covered by Insurance) Accounts Payable ; ; Accrued Expenses ••••,•• Other Liabilities (Specify) Mortgages payable"!'. .,,, Reserve for future benefits (Fund balance) ....... Total Liabilities and Reserves ; • 111,323.44 83,691.01 12,172,098.54 $12,367,112.99 •^The assets listed in this statement must be valued on the basis regularly used in valuing investments held in the fund and reported to the U.S. Treasury Department, or shall be valued at their aggregate cost or present value, whichever is lower, if such a statement is not so required to be filed with the U.S. Treasury Department. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE REPORT ON EXAMINATION: This fund is subject to periodic examination by the New York State Insurance Department. All employee-members of the fund, all con­ tributing employers and the participating unions may inspect the Reports on Examina­ tion at the New York State Insurance Department, upon presentation of proper credentials; If you wish to see the Report, please contact the New York State Insurance Department, Welfare Fund Bureau, 55 John Street, New York 10038—^Telephone: 488-4161 (Area Code 212). 49,261.15 9,000.42 3,597.84 24,221.31 7,434.55 400.03 1,262.90 . ^ ^ OTHER INFORMATION: Also available for inspection—to the public generally— are the annual statements and registration documents filed by the Fund. These may be inspected during working hours at the above address, or at the office of the Fund. STATE OF SS. 25,144.60 120,322.80 • -i ' i COUNTY OF. and. 626,135.97 Trustees of the Fund and ; , • affirm, under the penalties of perjury that the contents of this Annual Report are true and hereby subscribe thereto. 9,242.13 85,310.52 94,552.65 $ 4,793,315.95 RECONCILEMENT OF FUND BALANCE 17. Fund Balance (Reserve for Future Benefits) at Beginning of Year 18. Total Additions During Year (Item 7) 19. Total Deductions During Year (Item 16)- $12,172,098.54 Note: Pages 7 to 14 inclusive should not be completed by funds that have filed Form D-2 with the U.S. Department of Labor. Such funds are required to file a copy of the completed D-2 form with this statement. SUPERINTENDENT OF INSURANCE of the STATE OF NEW YORK (a) 2,338,000.78 20. Total Net Increase (Decrease) 21. Fund Balance (Reserve for Future Benefits) at End of Year (Item-14, Statement of Assets and Liabilities) Emplo)iApl?fte: , , it , '.ry- ; ' .. j. • " Employee trustw / ^ $ 9,834,097.76 7,131,316.73 4,793,315.95 Seafarers Log �AB Gets Clinic Card in AB Antonio Trevino (left, accepts h' - SHS? HoUStOn <="^^»"lum a,Prn'^^p^® a/pVn^^T,® ' *-""1. MO. ^ohool wil, soon ofer -••^' °o (Jan or (ts MTD Affirms Strong Oil Bill Support Continued itinued from from Page 22 ly^N?^wr^''^A w Brook- S.?#|S££ News v7^..^^;P^"iWing m Newport has laid OS 2^000 wtte.""''''""'''''' "Th ^"swerlsCai^o 6A n^i problems """'me F ems, and the answer accepted by . Continued from Page 3 placed before the for dis. w cS."''"" "•" delegates for cussion. ® dis- f^ff^nd CrewConferenc^ n " *''® P®'* New York-Derir Department—wk. Deck ment—ATh»,» _ -^mcrcn.irbas,MechrjStt supported by the AFT. pass^ ContSstate in'lgytThe'bT -tbr;^jiTor""-»pimports for U S flap Qhinc dent Ford. I'^^etoed by Presi: s^SifFrF" a- CWC© aincc the veto S U s ie« ""J'i" particular the inH • tleet, and in tanker fleet is in " f^^'^.^ttly-owned inaction of 'the U -je actions of f • government and "We governments, Wdbam Hand and Sydney ptSf S"SH!5S?.5 rt of New Orleans- Der-t n De^arStnnotn'^f ^^P^'^ment—Patrklf program would resS i'^'-®°'* " SarSr^" needs!" "hie nation Followmg the discussion on the state ? esMenrM™" i-tss=i;i.w S£--J=.r.^ and thl. ^ renewal in June and the changes needed in it for It will also give us," Hall continued t5'„°PP^^fify to discuss our Ssti tution and shipping rules, our Pension Welfare and Vacation ml '^easion, nfeTlr^Z ''~~a ^^PP^^'-UP organizational efforts." srcssessfsF -ps-sissss a^SSaSSr cludtn-iSK^''''' "uoea, this conference will giveheusconthp Sire » S®""" guie Department—^John F Hnii' ^ SSr°«—' - "^ In the port of Mobile: Deck Depart- April, 1975 S?rSr|S ,£s-c:^S?3 S?£™?.£ fhe Pme,Poin.,Md.fromApr.,4™%:;: AFL^S Deck Department Wii^ R; 5",^^ Ho w^msi' P^S • threat to the freedom^of'^ ^ definite where." ^'^^^^om of workers every- Page 21 ^iiirii - •;!jJi/.'W •' 'i.L'•;;.•••' ' ii ;Tr ft. ?,> �• -S- A CLEAR COURSE! If you are convicted of possession of any illegal drug—heroin, barbitu­ rates, speed, LSD, or even marijuana—the U.S. Coast Guard will revoke your seaman papers, vritbout appeal, FOREVER. That means that you lose for the rest of your life the right to make a living by the sea. However, it doesn't quite end there even if you receive a suspended sentence. You may lose your right to vote, your right to hold public office or to own a gun. You also may lose the opportunity of ever becoming a doctor, dentist, certified public accountant, engineer, lawyer, architect, realtor, pharmacist, school teacher, or stockbroker. You may jeopardize your right to hold a job where you must be licensed or bonded and you may never be able to work for the city, the county, or the Federal government. It's a pretty tough rap, but that's exactly how it is and you can't do any­ thing about it. Tlie convicted drug user leaves a black mark on his reputation for the rest of his life. However, drugs can not only destroy your right to a good livelihood, it can destroy your life. Drug abuse presents a serious threat to both your physical and mental health, and the personal safety of those around you. This is especially true aboard ship where clear min^ and quick reflexes are essential at all times for the safe operation of the vessel. Don't let drugs destroy your natural right to a good, happy, productive life. Stay drug free and steer a clear course. f • Personals Thomas McNicholas Please contact George Kerrigan as soon as possible at 8008 S. Talman Ave.. Chicago, 111. 60652. Edward MIshanski Please contact your son Walter as soon as possible at 60 Madison St., Wilkes-Barre. Pa. 18702. Ragner O. Anderson Please call Bertha Myntee as soon as possible at (206) 282- 4523. Richard Kronenberger Please. contact your daughter, Re­ becca Romano, as soon as possible at 1971 Homecrest Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11229, or call her at (212) 645-6976. William Thompson Please contact your sister Betty as soon as possible at 3691 62nd St. N., St. Petersburg, Fla. 33710. All Seafarers Howard Lester Milstead, or anyone knowing his whereabouts, please con­ tact Michael Lester Milstead as soon as possible at 2129 Campbell Dr., Mesquite, Tex. 75149, or call (214) 328-6085. Antonio Escoto Please contact your brother Scott as soon as possible at 225 Douglas Dr., River Ridge, La. 70123, or call (504) 737-0910. Edward Louis Kreml Please contact your son John Paul Kreml as soon as possible - at 2907 Vinan Dr., North Lake. 111. 60164. Seafarers Welfare, Pension, and Vacation Plians Cash Benefits Paid Amount' Number Feb. 20-Mar. 26,1975 MONIH TO DATE SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN ELIGIBLES Death In Hospital Daily (g $1.00 In Hospital Daily @ $3.00 Hospital & Hospital Extras Surgical Sickness & Accident @ $8.00 Special Equipment • Optical Supplemental Medicare Premiums DEPENDENTS OF ELIGIBLES Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits In Hospital Surgical Maternity Blood Transfusions Optical . .. PENSIONERS & DEPENDENTS Death Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits & Other Medical Expenses .. Surgical Optical Blood Transfusions • Special Equipment Dental Supplemental Medicare Premiums ........ SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM TOTALS Total Seafarers Welfare Plan Total Seafarers Pension Plan Total Seafarers Vacation Plan Total Seafarers Welfare, Pension & Vacation MONTH TO DATE YEAR* TO DAI E 44,999.85 $ 363.00 420.00 2,562.85 94.50 63,728.00 427.00 5,845.71 3,128.70 121,109.85 2,746.00 1,452.00 3,681.87 363.50 174,872.00 1,688.46 15,198.69 5,142.20 ^ 16 363 140 22 3 7^966 3 192 77 41 2,746 484 42 5 21,859 11 545 102 551 80 148 22 • 5 103 1,154 192 332 47 10 382 126,101.19 3,087.91 19,583.00 6,600.00 283.00 3,627.99 241,176.83 7,357.11 42,927.60 14,100.00 762.00 10,377.19 13 .252 160 25 64 — 5 — 1.958 42 502 356 51 220 1 -8 3 3,908 39,000.00 40,651.78 6,253.20 3,683.50 • 1,890.94 1,251.29 — 13,799.40 126,000.00 99,648.77 12,579.91 7,841.75 5,058.17 72.00 2,320.84 1,216.00 27,511.20 17 31 7,544.50 15,200.85 12,185 2,329 895 * 15,409 33,074. 4,674 3,135 40,883 $ YEAR TO DATE •• 940,404.79 394,927.31 1,177,256.80 570,516.51 1,787,251.56 454,300.88 $ 3,904,913.15 $1,419,744.70 - ''"ink Seafarers Log m- ?v-' �• fi New SIU Pensioners Pablo P. Dolendo, 56, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1952 sailing as a chief electrician. He had sailed for 33 years and walked the picket line in the N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961. Brother Dolendo was born in the Philippines and is now a resi­ dent qf San Francisco. Stephen J. Knapp, 71, joined the Union in the port of New York in 1956 sailing as a second cook. Brother Knapp had sailed for 34 years. He was on the picket line in the Robin Line strike in 1962 and is a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army Medical Corp. Born in Czech­ oslovakia, he is a resident of Vero Beach, Fla. Anthony C. Beck, 65, joined the Union in 1948 in the port of New York sailing as a chief electrician. Brother Beck had sailed for 28 years and is a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He was born in California and is now a resident of Sonoma, Calif. Louis W. Cartwright, 70, joined the SIU in 1949 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. Brother Cartwright had sailed for 50 years and walked the picket line in the Greater N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961, He is a World War II veteran of the U.S. Navy. Bom in Iowa, he is a resi­ dent of San Francisco. Charles H. Cassard, 65, joined the Union in the port of New Orleans sailing as a cook. Brother Cassard had sailed for 20 years. He is a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. A Louisiana native, he is a resident of New Orleans. liSh:!-, 1; f; VsKf •^: Karl A. Eriksson, 62, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Eriksson had sailed for 38 years and is a Finnish Army veteran of 1934-5. He is a naturalized Amer­ ican citizen. Born in Finland, he is a resident of Baltimore. Robert Gregory, Jr., 59, joined the Union in the port of Norfolk in 1962 sailing in the steward depart­ ment. Brother Gregory had sailed for 32 years. He is a U.S. Army vet­ eran of World War II. A native of Elenton, N.C., he is a resident of Norfolk. Leroy Gulley, 61, joined the SIU in 1938 in the port of Mobile sailing in the steward department. Brother Gulley had sailed for 37 years. He Nyas born in Mobile and is a resident there. Julio Evans, 58, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1952 and had been sailing as a bosun since 1966. Brother Evans began sailing : before World War II from the port of Philadelphia. He walked the pick­ et line in the Greater N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961 and the Robin Line beef in 1962. Seafarer Evans applied for the Bosuns Recertification Pro­ gram in 1973. A native of Fajardo, Puerto Rico, he is a resident of Fa­ jardo Gardens, Puerto Rico. I Hugh R. Hallman, 62, joined the Union in 1941 in the port of New York sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Hallman had sailed for 36 years. He was born in Atlanta and is a resident of Mobile. Paul R. Simmons, 56, joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of Mobile sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Simmons had sailed for 28 years. Born in Lilian. Ala., he is a resident of Mobile. Albert G. Lee, 49, joined the SIU in 1949 in the port of Mobile sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Lee had sailed for 27 years and had received a personal safety award in 1960 while sailing aboard an accidenb-free ship, the SS Wacosta. He is a post-war veteran of the U.S. Army. Born in Alabama, he is a resi­ dent of McKerizie, Ala. Roman Szczygiel, 62, joined the Union in 1947 in the port of New York sailing as a pumpman. Brother Szczygiel had sailed for 42 years. A native of Poland, he is a resident of Denver. Joseph A. Long, 67, joined the Union in the port of Norifolk in 1956 sailing as a second cook. Brother Long had sailed for 24 years. He was born in Ocran, Va., and is a resident of Seattle. Frank Nagy, 65. joined the Union in 1946 in the port of Baltimore sail­ ing as a bosun. Brother Nagy had sailed for 29 years and did picket duty in the N.Y. Harbor -strike in 1961 and in the District Council 37 beef in 1965. He is a U.S. Army vet­ eran of World War ll. A native of New Jersey, he is a resident of Spotswood, N.J. Uldarico P, Repledad, 66, joined the SIU in the port of San Francisco in 1961 sailing as a cook and baker. Brother Repiedad is a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army. Bom in New Washington, Apklan, the Phil­ ippines, he is a resident of San Fran­ cisco. Juan M. Sandoval, 52, joined the Union in the port of Baltimore in 1958 sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Sandoval had sailed for 25 years and 'in 1961 was awarded a personal safety certificate for sailing on an accident-free vessel, the SS Alcoa Patriot. He was born in Guatemala and is a resident of Tarrettsville, Md. Robert J. Patterson, 57, joined the Union in 1941 in the port of New York sailing as a cook. Brother Pat­ terson had sailed for 33 years and was on the picket line in the N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961. A native of Philadelphia, he is currently a resi­ dent of the Bronx, New York City with his wife, Bertha. Morris Tromba, 65, joined the SIU in the port of Detroit in 1960 sailing as an AB. Brother Tromba was born in'Brooklyn, N.Y. and is now a resident of Davidson, N.C. with his wife, Betty Jo. Luis A. Ramirez, 62, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of Philadel­ phia sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Ramirez was an engine dele­ gate and received a personal safety award in 1960 while abroad the acci­ dent-free ship, the SS Steel Architect during that year. A native^of Yauco, Puerto Rico, he is currently a resi­ dent of Caguas, Puerto Rico with his wife, Maria Teresa. Berry B. Tippins, 63, joined the Srj in 1945 in the port of Savannah sailing as a chief cook. Brother Tippins had sailed for 29 years. He was ijorn in Georgia and is a resident of Savannah. Dirk Visser, 66, joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of Boston sailing as an AB. Brother Visser had sailed for 52 years. The Seafarer was a winner in the Union's Safety Poster Contest in 1961. He was born in The Nether­ lands and is a resident of New Orleans. Horace L. Williams, 49, joined the Union in 1943 in the port of New York sailing as an AB. Brother Wil­ liams had sailed for 28 years. He was bom in North Carolina and is a resi­ dent of Tomball, Tex. <{ ' ^4'irti) ) 'il' i ' I I'lj iw. .'Mi i '0 Alfonso Rivera, 64, joined the Union in 1939 in the port of New York sailing as a chief steward. He had sailed for 46 years. Brother Ri­ vera won a personal safety award on the accident-free ship, the SS Claireborne in 1960. A native of San Juan, Puerto Rico, he is now a resident of Elizabeth, N.J. with his wife, Ampayo. Francis D. Finch, 65, joined the SIU in 1948 in the port of Mobile isailing as a bosun. Brother Finch had sailed for 29 years. Bom in Mississippi, he is a resident of Prichard, Ala. Hovrard K. Pierce, 65, joined the "Union in the port of New York in 1951 sailing in the steward depart­ ment. Brother Pierce was a ship's delegate. He is a U.S. Navy veteran. A native of Maryland Seafarer Pierce is a resident of 'iexas City, Tex. William A. Teffner, 59, joined the Union in 1938 in the port of Balti­ more sailing as a fireman-water­ tender. Brother Teffner had sailed for 39 years. He was born in Balti­ more and is a resident there. i: si- •t-ii 1 m rij u il -d Woodward W. Spivey, 54, joined the SIU in 1949 in the port of Savannah sailing as a chief steward. Brother Spivey had sailed for 28 years. He is a U.S. Coast Guard veteran of World War II. Born in Georgia, he is a resident of Savannah. Rage 23 ,1.1/1 ' f f.:,. •I fo;- �/ '*V' - ^ /'•-.' fr • ! ;.''A., •/,'- \£-'-l-' L,<_A,. ^ ; ' '' ^ J -J- ". -' V ,. , -,, / / i ' i ^ J •? ./•• // - / / /• . ' • . :..• . » i i|||||;:;«?v:;', l:3^. "V^'-V- X*' I I ^Sf/c Se "Porf 'tr5f1"z P and ^HOU 'T ""'' es Moby Dick '^aec^.y'"' SoipoSIS^ "•> KfrySUSSir-S Z*®' 'o Aer place^ " '^as used as « ®e a blockade ' III /l' • ri| ^ '•. , co^nd":BwKhjgjj ^*>nrad ,ras •''a";',;;;" iS!«;^. w.!'?. ^ I /r- Ay' . H J ^ !l4 ' - \lAy^/^ t '• ;' ''.V - ?g t' ^ : •"ar/esl^A^mshe', '^•'^°'Sanl^mherber,H ••"•" •"e 'rngfel Mystic'^ '='®«'aterfrom.''' '*«'«''ng bar/t s 7 y :yy ; • ^'piti^l!!Z:^°?fPh .-• •- _,,' A^Ai .1.0AA' '.• '•••"• •'" seaman- :'' >:A:y-y/;A'y:y .V. ^vv^"- 80A " �•! ••V, .:/U r „:<{, • : ^ i ('• • .1. r-Lr ry i -• t :•} I: li I' •fl' •Ml- Drawing children today the way it drew the ships and seafarers of old, Mystic lighthouse guides them to an adventure in history. K The Spirit of Melville's Moby Dick nally named the George Stage. One. of the smallest full rigged ships ever constructed, she was used as a training ship for young men joining the Danish Merchant Marine. Ron down in 1905 by a British steamer, the Conrad sank with a loss of 22 lives. After being raised and repaired, she continued in service until 1934. Renamed the Joseph Conrad^ she served as both, a private yacht and an American training ship until 1947. She was given to the Marine Historical Association by a special act of Con­ gress, and once again serves as a train­ ing ship as well as an exhibit. Mystic's exhibits include the hobbies and art forms pf the whalers as ^ell as examples of the working side of his life. The main collection of ship's art is located in the Stillman Building once the main structure of the Greenmau shipyard... Named for one of the founders of the Seaport, Dr. Charles K. Stillman, it houses a collection of scrimshaw, ships' models, paintings, and figureheads that are among the best in the country. The scrimshaw ranges from corset stays to walking sticks and pie crust crimpers. The most elaborate carvings are on whales' teeth. The earliest set of well identified teeth waS carved by a sailor named Frederick Myrich. Named "Susanne's teeth" after the whaling shipSusanne, they were carved during voyages between 1826 and 1853. Another wing of the building, the mills dye house, holds the collection of figureheads, possibly the largest in the country. It also holds full rigged ships' models, whale oil products and samples of macrame. These samples of the sailors art reveal quite a bit about his life. The intricate knot patterns of macrame, exotic at first glance, were developed to wfle away the hours off watch. Using the knots necessary to his work, and rope, which he had in abundance, an idle pastime developed into an art form during the long months and years of a voyage. Scrimshaw is a more obvious form of art to develop this way. Using the bones and teeth of the whales they hunted, time passed while whaling scenes and the faces of loved ones were painstakingly recorded. The whaler, like all hunters lived in constant contact with his quarry. It provided a living, oil for his lamps, stays to keep his women shapely, and a medium for his arts. Mystic has pre­ served this for new generations, in spirit as well as form, and shows us a way of life we could only know through chanties and sea stories. 'm I'I:: lll ..11 f: + .• f ^i 4 f% " "' " ^ ' . . .> • ^ ^ Full-rlggied rnodels, ships figureheads, and macrame all shov/ another side of the sailor's life. Using the teeth and bones of his prey the whaler tells the story of the hunt. The scrimshaw shown above includes scenes of the ships p.nd whaleboats during the chase, and (bottom I, to r.) a whaleboat making the kill. The whale in the last piece is shown as a separate carving on top. Page25 .::x . ;. . X- J. 7:'; Ii V • �9ISPAYCHIIIS RiPOttf ' TOTAL REGISTERED Ail Groups Class A Class B Class C MARCH i-31,1975 Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Deep Sea . Alpena Buffalo ; Cleveland Detroit Duluth '. Frankfort Chicago Totals Great Lakes . Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakes Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore ...,. Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans ... Jacksonville .... San Francisco .. Wilmington .... Seattle Puerto Rico .... Houston Piney Point .... Yokohama Totals Deep Sea Great Lakes Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals Great Lakes . Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakes Port Boston ........ New York ...... Philadelphia .. . Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans . .. Jacksonville San Francisco .. Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Deep Sea Great Lakes Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakes 86 28 58 15 5 86 0 • 445 51 24 16 130 575 3 13 1 3 3 0 3 5 5 4 1 4 0 8 0 2 55 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 5 4 1 3 11 1 1 0 21 76 1 1 0 2 0 1 0 5 10 2 61 3 32 14 1 27 37 16 48 18 11 5 51 0 2 328 1 27 1 7 4 0 7 15 11 . 15 5 5 2 8 0 0 108 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 7 3 12 52 9 15 5 103 431 4 2 7 11 4 4 1 33 141 0 0 1 1 3 0 0 5 7 1 33 2 16 8 0 20 29 8 34 11 13 8 34 0 1 218 2 6 1 4 2 1 0 2 2 8 1 1 0 6 2 1 39 .0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 2 13 3 7 2 1 0 0 0 2 1 0 4 43 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 36 5 19 9 1 12 34 7 28 4 13 14 27 0 0 210 7 80 11 31 15 2 14 50 21 54 10 23 7 44 31 0 400 3 17 1 2 1 2 0 4 0 2 0 1 0 8 0 0 41 1 3 17 92 9 19 15 156 366 26 3 11 43 9 22 9 123 523 12 11 18 34 15 4 4 98 139 1,201 418 1,619 602 181 783 48 108 156 29 247 Totals All Depts. Deep Sea Totals All Depts. Great Lakes .... Totals All Depts. Deep Sea A Great Lakes, Page 26 DECK DEPARTMENT 0 6 9 0 62 14 0 15 4 0 29 5 0 8 2 1 3 0 0 32 9 0 8 28 0 16 5 0 35 1 . 0 0 13 0 32 5 0 1 4 0 20 72 0 0 12 0 5 2 360 97 1 5 184 15 77 33 12 53 150 72 149 51 61 18 148 0 6 1,033 2 33 3 8 9 3 10 20 8 16 8 14 0 17 0 1 152 4 7 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 1 0 0 3 0 1 19 10 0 1 30 0 7 8 56 245 1 0 0 6 0 1 4 12 13 12 4 14 28 13 3 5 79 1,112 1 1 3 . 5 1 0 ' 0 11 163 0 1 0 2 0 1 0 4 23 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 2 3 0 50 18 0 3 0 5 25 3 0 7 0 0 0 1 0 26 7 0 26 9 0 4 6 0 31 3 0 8 0 2 19 1 0 4 2 . 0 44 11 0 0 9 0 1 2 0 250 82 0 3 140 19 62 30 11 33 89 49 123 33 29 19 117 0 1 757 2 79 8 20 13 1 14 31 16 42 14 29 3 35 0 ' 1 308 0 3 0 2 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 4 4 5 32 9 4 5 63 820 3 2 3 3 4 4 ' 1 20 328 •«. 0 1 1 1 3 0 0 6 14 3 73 16 36 23 7 41 73 27 91 21 32 15 79 0 3 540 1 13 1 8 5 1 1 2 6 16 5 6 0 10 0 3 78 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 2 1 1 5 3 1 2 15 555 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 3 81 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 8 2 55, 12 39 12 6 18 66 11 51 . 13 20 19 39 0 0 363 2 211 37 53 41 6 27 139 54 132 30 50 22 91 0 4 904 11 44 1 7 4 1 0 8 2 10 1 6 0 29 0 1 125 3 12 14 31 5 10 13 18 25 9 0 4 77 2 32 24 148 508 15 0 15 66 1 16 13 126 376 - 8 0 7 14 0 0 2 31 113 5 0 0 3 0 0 0 8 8 ST^ARD DEPARTMENT 6 0 1 36 0 22 5 3 0 19 0 2 6 6 0 .. 0 0 0 19 5 0 0 8 21 5 0 2 0 23 9 0 2 5 19 8 0 0 3 7 0 32 14 0 13 0 0 0 2 105 0 198 3 0 4 39 0 7 4 57 255 6 0 2 5 0 4 1 18 123 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 • ENTRY DEPARTMENT Port Boston New York Philadelphia ... Baltimore ..... Norfolk ....... Tampa Mobile New Orleans ... Jacksonville .... San Francisco .. Wilmington Seattle ........ Puerto Rico .... Houston ...... Piney Point .... Yokohama Totals Deep Sea Great Lakes Alpena ... Buffalo Cleveland ...... Detroit........ Duluth i .i) Frankfort ...... Chicago Totals Great Lakes .......... Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakes REGISTERED ONBEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 331 1,139 284 105 389 1 21 22 2,693 248 2,941 1,442 136 1,578 SlU Adantic, Gulf, Lakes & Inland Waters Inland Boatmen's Union United Industrial Woricer PRESIDENT Paul Hall SECRETARY-TREASURER Joe DlGiorgio EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Cal Tanner VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard Lindsey Williams Frank Drozak Paul Drozak HEADQUARTERS 675 4Ave.,BkiyD. 11232 (212) HY 9-6600 ALPENA, Mich 800 N. 2 Ave. 49707 (517) EL 4-3616 BALTIMORE, Md. 1216 E. 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Seafarers Appeals Board. ^ directly to the Union or to the Seafa P contracts ^ '""'oKSV'cS'diad mail within 3k days ol union concepts and Seafarer seamen. requested. April, 1975 ib. "KSB^sca^, violated, or that be �Jfmal Beparturesf • i in. !;' iV lu (f •? !• 'I"'. ;' "t i t n J} ' h--' •S'" •,- ••- -t'f- ., J SIU pensioner Herman H. Hickman, 59, died on Mar. 19. Brother Hickman joined the Union in the port of Mobile in 1956 sailing as a chief electri­ cian. He had sailed for 37 years and was a U.S. Army vet­ eran of World War II. Born in Florida, he was a resident of Pensacola, Fla. Surviving are his widow, Evelyn; a son, Herman and two daughters, Barbeu'a and Patricia. SIU pensioner Fnrmah H. Haynes, Sr., 78, succumbed to pneumonia in St. Mary's Hospital, Knoxville, Tenn. on Feb. 16. Brother Haynes joined the Union in 1948 in the port of New Orleans sailing as a fireman-watertender. He was a Tennessee native and was a resident of Knoxville. Burial was in Zion Cemetery, Anderson County, Tenn. Surviving are a son, Furman, Jr. of Knoxville and two daughters,. Mrs. Eilline Lockett of Knoxville and Mrs. Barbara Sue Hatley of Mobile. John H. "Jack" Schesventer, 51, suc­ cumbed to a pulmon­ ary ailment in Jack­ sonville on Feb. 27. Brother Schesventer joined the SIU in the port of Jacksonville in 1969 sailing as a fireman-watertender. He was a veteran of the post-war Army. Born in Cleve­ land, he was a resident of St. Augus-tine, Fla. Cremation took place at the East Coast Crematorium, Jacksonville Beach, Fla. Surviving are two brothers, Fred of St. Augustine and William of Euclid, Ohio. ;; >1 ' i•i 'i -3 ^ ii •p- SIU pensioner Walter A. Schlecht, 59, died on Feb. 16. Brother Schlecht joined the Union in the port of New York in 1950 sailing as an AB. He had sailed for 35 years and walked the picket line in the Robin Line strike in 1962. Seafarer Schlecht was also a veteran of the Navy in World War II. A native of Gloucester, Mass., he was a resident there when he passed away. Surviving is a brother, Donald Ryan of Haverhill, Mass. Charles R. Ames, 53, was accidently drowned off the Gar­ field Ave. Slip near Capitol Elevator No. 6 in Duluth Ship Harbor on Oct. 25. Brother Ames joined the SIU in the port of Detroit in 1970 sailing-as a wheelsman for 29 years for Kinsman Marine Steamship Co. He attended a Union navigation school and was a Navy vet­ eran from 1940 to 1959. Born in Manistique, Mich., he was a resident of Detroit when he died. Burial was in Ballhorn Cemetery, Sheboygan, Mich. Surviving is his mother. Pearl of De­ troit. ^ Page 28 SIU pensioner Alfred C. Jutchess, 66, succumbed to congestive heart fail­ ure in the Baltimore N USPHS Hospital on Feb. 10. Brother Jutchess joined the SlU-aflfiliated IBU in the port of Baltimore in 1956 sailing as a deckhand. He was born in St. Paul, Minn, and was a resident of Baltimore. Interment was in St. Stanislaus Ceme­ tery, Baltimore City, Md. Surviving are his widow, Barbara; a son, Anthony and a daughter, Victoria. George M. Gornick died aboard the tug, Margarette Han­ nah (Hannah Inland .1^ X* Waterways) on Feb. 27. Brother Gornick joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of Chicago in 1961 sailing as an OS for the Great Lakes Dock & Dredge Co. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and a resident of Riverdale, 111.' Surviving are his widow, Anna and a daughter, Mary Barbara. E. B. Hardcastle, SIU pensioner WilUam R. King, 74, died of natural causes in the USPHS Hospital, Staten Is­ land, N.Y. on Jan.' 22. Brother King joined the Union in the port of New York in 1963 sailing as a fireman-watertend­ er. He had sailed for 53 years. Born in San Francisco, he was a resident of Santurce, Puerto Rico at his death. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetety, Brook­ lyn, N.Y. Gerard T. McGarity, 52, succumbed to arteriosclerosis aboard the SS San Pedro (Sea-Land) in Naha Port, Okinawa on Aug. 31. Brother HF. McGarity joined the W SIU in the port of Seattle in 1968 sailing as a chief elec­ trician. A native of Billings, Mont., he was a resident of Gardena, Calif. Sea­ farer McGarity was a Navy veteran of World War II. Surviving are a brother, Jerome of Billings and a sister, Mrs. Nancy Ryan of Gardena. Floyd A. Moore, 56, expired on Feb. 20. Brother Moore joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in Port Ar­ thur in 1968 sailing as' a deckhand for the Sabine Towing Co. in 1965, Nation­ al Marine Service in 1966, Marine Fueling Co. in 1973, Moron, Cook Towing Co. and the D. M. Pielow Co. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Born in Houston, he was a resident of Port Arthur. Surviving is his widow, Pauline. SIU pensioner Hjalmer E. M. Olofsson, 75, passed away on Mar. 5. Brother Olofsson joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of Chicago sailing as . a fireman-watertend­ er. He had sailed for 45 years. A native of Sweden, he was a resident of Chicago when he died. 65, passed away on Mar. 16 in the port of Wilmington, Calif. Brother Hardcastle joined the SIU in the port of New York sailing as an AB. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. Bom in Carlsbad, N.M., he was a resident of Seattle. Sur­ viving are a sister, Mrs. Louis (Buelah) Merrell Kievlan of San Diego and a nephew, William E. Smith of Carlsbad. SIU pensioner Emigdio Canonizado, 72, passed away on Jan. 11. Brother Canonizado joined the Union in 1948 in the port of Norfolk sailing as a chief steward. He had sailed for 50 years and was a Navy veteran from 1921 to 1947. Born in the Philippines, he was a naturalized U.S. citizen and he was a resident of Ports­ mouth, Va. when he died. Surviving is his widow, Violet. Roy Lockaby, 47, succumbed to a mas­ sive hemorrhage in Towns County Hos­ pital. Hiawassee. Ga., on Dec. 8. Brother Lockaby joined the SIU in the port of Detroit in 1971 sail­ ing as an OS for the Reiss Steamship Co. A native of Georgia, he was a resi­ dent of Hiawassee when he died. Sur­ viving are his widow, Jeanette; a son, Calvin, and a daughter, Debra Lynn of Hiawassee. SIU pensioner Edward C. O'Meata, 76, died on Mar. 13. Brother O'Meara joined the Union in the port of New York in I960 sailing as a deckhand for the Penn-Central Rail­ road from 1923 to 1964. He was a Navy veteran of World War I. A New Jerseyite, he was a resident of Jersey City, N.J. Surviving are his widow, Lenore and a daughter, Mrs. Carol Ann Burch of Jersey City. Burl C. Loew, Jr., 52, died in River Rouge, Mich., on Dec. 6. Brother Loew joined the SIU in the port of Detroit in 1969 sailing as an oiler. He was a Navji veteran of World War II. Born in Michigan, he was a resident of Howell, Mich, when he passed away. Interment was in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Shelby, Mich. Surviv­ ing are three .sons. Ross, Kevin and Karl, and a daughter, Linda. \. SIU pensioner Guillermo C. Mark W. Conrad, Pena, 61, expired of Sr., 68, died of natur­ a hemorrhage in al causes on Jan. 18. Doctors Hospital, Brother Conrad Houston on Npv,i Lr joined the SlU-affili. Brother Pena joined ated IBU in Port Ar­ . the SIU in the port of thur, Tex. in 1961 New York in 1959 sailing as a cook for sailing as a third the D.M. Picton Co. from 1943 to 1953 cook. He had sailed for 23 years. Sea­ and for the Sabine Towing Co. from farer Pena was born in Laredo, Tex. 1953 to 1961. He Was a veteran of the and was a resident of Corpus Christi, U.S. Army Transportation Corps ih ' Tex. Interment was in Brookside Me­ World War II. A native of Upper La morial Park, Houston. Surviving arc his Have, Nova Scotia, Canada, he was a widow, Enedina and a brother, Ramon resident of Port Arthur when he passed Cipriano of Corpus Christi. away. Burial was in Groves, Tex. Sur­ Kenneth J. viving is his widow, Davis. Thompson, 61, died SIU pensioner William E. Lake, 87, of cancer in the Me­ passed away on Mar. 2. Brother Lake morial Medical Cen­ joined the Union in 1938 in the port of ter, Ashland, Wise, Boston sailing in the steward depart­ on Feb. 12. Brother ment. He was born in the British Wert Thompson joined the Indies and was a resident of RoxbUry, ; SIU in the port of Mass. when he died. Surviving is his I Toledo in 1960 sail­ daughter, Atidrey of Philadelphia. ing as a gateman for the Great Lakes Steamship Co. Born in Ashland, he was SIU pensioner Archibald G. Davis, a resident there when he died. Burial 67, died in Southampton, England on was in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Ashland. Feb. 8. Brother Davis joined the Union Surviving are his widow,-Genevieve and in 1949 in the port of Chicago sailing two daughters, Judith and Phylis. as a chief steward for the Erie Naviga­ tion Co. from 1967 to 1970. He had sailed for 27 years and was a veteran of the British Royal Navy in World War II. Seafarer Davis was born in Ports­ mouth, England and was a resident of Southampton at his death. Surviving are his brother, Stanley, and a niece, Mrs. Rita M. Lazarski, both of Southamp­ ton. Politics Is Porkchops Donate to SPAD Seafarers Log �Louis W. Peeper,. 61, died of a heart attack in a Hong Kong hospital on, Jan. 25 following a seizure on the SS Sea-Land Commerce while docked in the harbor. Brother Peeper joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of Tampa sailing as a chief stew­ ard. He had sailed for 30 years. Sea­ farer Peeper was a native of Cincinnati and was a resident of Seattle when he passed away. Surviving are his widow, Nevena; a son, Robert Louis of Ft. Lauderdale; two daughters, Mrs. Sharon Bennett of Seattle and Mrs. Judith Utz of Tampa; a brother, Robert of Ft. Thomas, Ky.; three sisters, Mrs. Hazel Jager of Miami; Mrs. Gladys Helpin and Mrs. Thelma Murphy, both of Ft. Thomas; his mother-in-law, Mrs. Donna Markoff and five grandchildren. SIU pensioner Antonio M. Diaz, 58, died on Feb. 18. Brother Diaz joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York sailing as a chief cook. He had sailed for 32 years. Sea­ farer Diaz was born in Puerlp Rico and was a resident of the Bronx, N.Y., when he passed away. Surviving are a daugh­ ter, Lucy and a step-grandson, Serafin Mariel of the Bronx. Robert E. Kiedinger, 49, died aboard the SS Eagle Voyager (Maritime Overseas) while in Russian wa­ ters at the end of December. Brother Kiedinger joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1950 sailing as a chief steward. He had sailed for 25 years and was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps in World War II. A native of .Birming­ ham, Ala., he was a resident there when he passed away. Interment was in Birmingham. Surviving are his widow. Myrtle; three sons, Robert E., Jr., Ronald and Michael; his mother, Eliz­ abeth and a sister, Mrs. Mary K. Hartsfield, both of Birmingham. Harland C. Radloff, 60, died on Feb. 24. Brother Radloff joined the SIU in the port of Chicago in 1969 sailing as a sec­ ond cook for Kins­ man Marine. He was a World War II vet­ eran of the U.S. Air Force. A native of Freedom, Wise., he was a resident of Manitwoc, Wise, at the time of his death. Surviving is a brother, Ervin of Appleton, Wise. Jeremiah J. Mc­ Carthy, 52, expired on Feb. 20. Brother McCarthy joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of Boston sail­ ing as a deck engi­ neer. He had sailed for 31 years and was an engine delegate. A native of Ireland, he was a resident of Houston when he died. Surviving are four daughters, Kathleen of South Boston, Geraldine, Pamela and Mary. April, 1975 Edwin G. Moyer, 25, died in Charity Hospital, New Orle­ ans, on Jan. 29. Brother Moyer joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1968 sailing as a wiper. He was a 1968 graduate of the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md., and was also a HLSS graduate in 1967 in New Orleans. Seafarer Moyer was born in Cooperstown, N.Y., and was a resi­ dent of Rose Bone, N.Y., and New Orleans. Internment was in Unadella Cemetery, Unadella Fork, N.Y. Surviv­ ing are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Spaulding Moyer, and two stepbrothers, James D. Crewell of Schoharie, N.Y. and Douglas Crewell of Fultonville, N.Y. SIU pensioner >am Knuckles, 87, died of a cerebral vascular mishap on Dec. 20 in the Maria Parham Hospital, Henderson, N. C. Brother Knuckles " BH joined the SIU in 1939 in the port of Baltimore sailing in the steward department. He had sailed for 49 years. A native North Carolinian, he was a resident of Warrenton, N.C. at the time of his death. Interment was in Cook's Chapel Church Cemetery, Warren Plains, N.C. Surviving are a niece, Mrs. Edith Plummer of Englewood, N.J. and a cousin, Mrs. Helen Jenkins of New York City. SIU pensioner John L. Mahoney, 68, expired in a he­ patic coma in the New Orleans USPHS Hospital on Jan. 3. Brother Mahoney joined the Union in 1944 in the port of Boston sailing as a deck engineer. He had sailed for 36 years. Born in Boston, he was a resident of New Orleans when he died. Seafarer Mahoney donated his body to the Louisiana State Anatomical Board in New Orleans for medical research. Surviving are his widow, Kljfford Kay and a daughter, Mrs. Gertrude Clark of Maiden, Mass. SIU pensioner David P. Rivers, 48, died on Feb. 23. Brother Rivers join­ ed the Union in 1944 in the port of Boston sailing as a bosun. He had sailed for 28 years. Born in Pat­ rick, S.C., he was a resident of Diboll, Tex. Surviving are his widow, Bertie Mae; two daughters, Geraldine and Jacqueline; his mother, Mrs. Percy Rivers of Ruby, S.C. and a sister, Mrs. Virginia Cranford of Cheraw, S.C. Alonzo W. Morris, 67, passed away on Feb. 15. Brother Morris joined the Union in the port of »w« • < Mobile in 1958 sail­ ing as a chief cook. Born in Alabama, he was a resident of Mo­ bile when he died. Surviving are his mother, Martha of Cottonwood, Ala. and a sister, Dollie of Houston, Ala. SIU pensioner Richard E. Tunison, 62, passed away on Dec. 5. Brother Tun­ ison joined the SIU in 1941 in the port of Baltimore sailing as a fireman-v/atertender. He had sailed for 37 years. Seafarer Tunison was a native of Maupin, Ore. and was a resi­ dent of Harbor, Ore. Surviving are his widow, Edith; two sons, Richard E., Jr. and Josef Earl; a daughter, Loris Estrella; his mother, Meta of Coavallis, Ore., and a sister, Mrs. Loretta E. Wallace of Harbor. SIU pensioner Dale L. Barton, 59, died on Mar. 2 in Little Traverse Hos­ pital, Petoskey, Mich. Brother Bar­ ton joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1961 sailing as an oiler for the Mackinaw Transportation Co. from 1962 to 1970. He had sailed for 24 years and was a U.S. Navy vet­ eran of World War II. Born in Niles, Mich., he was a resident of Mackinaw City, Mich. Burial was in Lakeview Cemetery, Mackinaw City. Surviving is his widow, Grace. SIU pensioner Louis C. Campbell, 69, passed away on Feb. 28. Brother Campbell joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of Philadel­ phia in 1959 sailing as a tankerman for the Interstate Oil Co. from 1943 to 1946 and from 1966 to 1973 and as a tugboat captain for the Graham Transportation Co. from 1946 to 1963. During World War II, he was a welder at the Sun Shipbuilding and Drydock Co. shipyard in Baltimore. A native of Macon, Mo., he was a resident of Bear Creek, N.C. Surviving are two sons, Gary and Joseph Love; three daughters, Jackylyn Love, Katherine Love and Karen Love and a sister, Mrs. Wilson (Mary Lou) Poe of Bear Creek. SIU pensioner Juan Monzon y Davila, 70, passed away on Feb. 7 in Las Palmas, Canary Islands, Spain. Brother Davila joined the Union in the port of Balti­ more in 1955 sailing as an AB. He had sailed for 26 years. Seafarer Davila was a native of Las Palmas and was a resident there at the time of his death. Burial was in Las Palmas. Surviving are a brother, Faustino and a sister. Carmen, both of Las Palmas. Roy W. Clark, 77, passed away in 1974. Brother Clark joined the SIU in 1940 in the port of New Or­ leans sailing as a bo­ sun. He had sailed for 45 years and was > """ A a U.S. Navy veteran of World War I. Seafarer Clark was bom in West Virginia and was a resi­ dent of La Porte,- Tex. Surviving are his widow, Emma and two sons, Michael andJRobert. William L. Wharton, 47, died of cardiac failure in Kobe (Japan) Kaisei Hospital on Jan. 15. Brother Wharton first became ill on the SS Sea-Land Finance while anchored in Kobe Harbor. His ashes were buried at sea off the Finance. He had sailed for 27 years and joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of Baltimore sailing as an OS. Seafarer Wharton was a postwar vet­ eran of the U.S. Army. A native of Mt. Savage, Md., he was a resident of Wilm­ ington, Calif, at the time of his death. Surviving are his widow, Donna Jean; two stepdaughters, Cynthia and Paulette Gray; his father, James of Mt. Savage, and a sister, Mrs. Jeanne Foss of Wilmington. v;;: Lloyd A. Taylor, 40, died on Feb. 16. Brother Taylor join­ ed the Umon in the port of Norfolk in 1965 sailing as an AB. He was a post­ war veteran of the U.S. Army. Seafarer Taylor was bom in Pitt City, N.C. and was a resident of Vanceboro, N.C. Sur­ viving are his widow, Dorothy; a son, Kerry and a brother.Franklin of Green­ ville, N.C. Michael A. Cerrelli, 64, expired in the Baltimore U.S. Public Health Serv­ ice Hospital on Feb. 28. Brother Cerrelli joined the SIU in the port of Philadelphia in 1969 sailing as a chief cook. He was bom in Penn­ sylvania and was a resident of Phila­ delphia. Surviving are his widow, Frances and a son, Henry. SIU pensioner Donald S. Gardner, 90, died of pneumo­ nia in Brookhaven Memorial Hospital, Brookhaven, L. I., N. Y. on Feb. 9. Brother Gardner joined the Union in 1939 in the port of New York sailing as a chief steward. He had sailed for 61 years. Seafarer Gardner was born in British Guiana and was a resident of Shirley, L.I., N.Y. He was also a naturalized American citizen. Inter­ ment was in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, East Moriches, L.I., N.Y. Surviving are his widow, Yoshie; a son, Roy of Shirley; a daughter, Hirora and a niece, Mrs. Lucille Babb of Georgetown, Bri­ tish Guiana. SIU pensioner John J. Cideton, 74, succumbed to bron­ chopneumonia on Feb. 27 in New Or- ^ leans. Brother Culeton joined the Union in 1939 in the port of New York sailing as an AB. He had sailed for 48 years. Born in New York Stme, he was a resident of New Orleans. Interment was in St. Bernard Memorial Garden Park, New Orleans. Surviving is his brother, Leo of Oswego, N.Y. Page 29 ta- ii ¥ • '%] 'v'i , ».'••• ^ "j" 'v. 'y if r -- r 1-^ Mi 5/;^ J - •I- If. �Descriptions and Dates of HLS Upgrading Courses* *For course requirements, see next page. Able Seaman—^The course of instruction leading to the endorsement of Able Seaman consists of classroom work and practical training to include: Basic Sea­ manship, Rules of the Road, Wheel Commands, use of the Magnetic Compass, Cargo Handling, Knots and Splices, Blocks and Booms, Fire Fighting and Emer­ gency Procedures, Basic First Aid. Starting date: June 26. ] • Quartermaster The course of instruction leading to certification as Quartermaster consists of Basic Navigational instruction to include Radar, Loran, Fathometer, RDF, and also includes a review of Basic Seamanship, use of the Magnetic and Gyro Compass, Rules of the Road, Knots and Splices, Fire Fight­ ing and Emergency Procedures. Starting dates: May 29, August 7. Lifeboatman—^The course of instruction leading to a lifeboatman endorsement consists of classroom work and practical training to include: Nomenclature of Lifeboat, Lifeboat equipment, Ltfeboat Commands, Types of Davits and their use. Emergency Launching Operations. Also included in this course is actual practical experience to include launching, letting go, rowing and maneuvering lifeboat in seas, recovery of man overboard. Fire Fighting and Emergency Procedures. Starting dates: May 1, 15 and 29, June 12, 26, July 10, 24, August 7, 21. Fireman, Watertender, and Oiler—-The course of instruction leading to en­ dorsement as Fireman, Watertender, and/or Oiler consists of classroom work and practical training to include: Parts of a Boiler and their Function, Steam and Water Cycle, Fuel Oil and Lube Oil Systems, Fire Fighting and Emergency Pro­ cedures, and practical training on one of the ships at the school to include Lighting of a Dead Plant, Putting Boilers on the Line, Changing Burners, Opera­ tion of Auxiliary Equipment, Starting and Securing Main Engines. Starting dates: April 28, May 26, June 23, July 21, and August 18. vrm 11 LNG/LPG—^The course of instruction leading to certification as LNG/LPG crew consists of Basic Chemistry, Tank and Ship Construction, Gasification, Reliquefication Procedures, Inert Gas and Nitrogen Systems, 'Instrumentation, Safety and Fire Fighting, Loading, Unloading and Transporting LNG/LPG. QMED--The course of instruction leading to certification as QMED is the same as that for Deck Engine Mechanic. Starting dates: May 1, 15, 29, June 12, 26, July 10, 24, and August 7, 21. • High School Program Is Available to All Seafarers Thirty-one Seafarers have already successfully completed studies at the SIU-IBU Academic Study Center in Piney Point, Md., and have achieved high school diplomas. The Lundeberg High School Pro­ gram in Piney Point offers all Seafarers —regardless of age—the opportunity to achieve a full high school diploma. The study period ranges from four to eight weeks. Classes are small, permit­ ting the teachers to concentrate on the individual student's progress. Any Seafarer who is interested in taking advantage of this opportunity to continue his education can apply in two ways: Go to an SIU office in any port and you will be given a GEO PreTest. Tbis test will cover five gen­ eral areas: English Grammar, and Literature; Social Studies, Sdence and Mathematics. The test will be sent to the Lundeberg School for ~ grading and evaluation. Or write directly to the Harry Lundeberg School. A test booklet and an answer sheet will be mailed to your home or to your ship. Complete the tests and mail both the test booUet and the answer sheet to the Lundeberg School. (See application on this page.) During your stay at the school, you will receive room and board, study materials and laundry. Seafarers will provide their own transportation to and from the school. Following are the requirements for eligibility for the Lundeberg High School Program: Welding—^The course of instruction in basic welding consists of classroom and practical on-the-job training. This included practical training and electric arc welding and cutting,'and oxy-acetylene br^ing, welding and cutting. Upon com­ pletion of the course, an HLS Certificate of Graduation will be issued. Starting dates: May 15, June 12, July 10, and August 7. Advanced Electrical Procedures course—The course of instruction in Ad­ vanced Electricity consist of classroom and practical on-the-job training. This in­ cludes an introduction to Electrical power systems, meters, D.C. and A.C. motors and generators as well as trouble shooting, preventive maintenance and emergency repair procedures. The practical training will include the building and testing of various D.C. and A.A. motors and their controllers together with the use of multi-meters, clamp-on ammeters and the megger. Upon completion of the course a Harry Lundeberg School certificate of completion will be issued. Automation—The course of instruction leading to certification for Automated vessels consists of both classroom and practical training which includes: opera­ tion and control of automated boiler equipment, systems analysis and operation of remote controls for all components in the steam and water cycles such as, main and auxiliary condensate system, generator, fire pumps, sanitary system, bilge pumps and other associated engine room equipment. The course is taught primarily with the aid of a full scale engine simulator. All students leam engine room operations directly from the engine room console. This console is similar to those found aboard automated ships. Advanced Pumpman Procedures—The course of instruction leading to HLS certification as pumpman will consist of both classroom and practical work to include: Tanker regulations, loading and discharging, pumps and valves operation and maintenance, ballasting, tank cleaning and gas freeing, safety and firefighting. Starting date: July 28. Assistant Cook—The course of instruction includes classroom and on-the-job training in preparing and cooking fresh, canned, and frozen vegetables, how to serve vegetables hot, cold or as a salad and to become familiar with menu selec­ tion of vegetables for selecting the best methods for preparation, portion control, dietary values and the serving procedures. Starting dates: May 1, 15, 29, June 12, 26, July 10, 24, and August 7, 21. •V/ Cook and Baker—The course of instruction includes classroom and on-the-job training in baking bread, pies, cakes and cookies, and preparation of desserts such as custards, puddings, canned fruit and gelatin desserts. The Cook and Baker will be able to describe preparation of all breakfast foods and be familiar with menu selection of bread, desserts and breakfast foods for the appropriate meal. Starting dates: May 1, 15, 29, June 12, 26, July 10, 24, and August 7, 21. Chief Cook—The course of instruction includes classroom and on-the-job training in preparation of soups, sauces, and gravies. The student will be able to describe preparation of thickened or clear.soups, and explain preparation and use of special sauces and gravies. The chief cook will Tie able to state the primary purpose of cooking meat and define cooking terms used in meat cookery, describe principles and method of preparing and cooking beef, pork, veal, lamb, poultry and seafood. Starting dates: May 1, 15, 29, June 12, 26, July 10, 24, and August 7, 21. Chief Steward—The course of instruction includes classroom and on-the-job training for a chief steward. The chief steward will select food and stores for a lengthy voyage to include nutritionally balanced daily menus for the voyage. He will participate in all phases of operations such as the commissary bake shop and galley at the school. Starting dates: May 1, 15, 29, June 12, 26, July 10, 24, and August 7, 21. Note: The dates and courses are subject to change at any time. f OWT Class Graduates 4 1. One year's seatime. 2. Initiation fees paid in full. 3. All outstanding monetary obliga­ tions, such as dues and loans paid in fuU. |— I / meet the requirements listed above and I am interested in furthering my j education, and would like more information on the Lundeberg High School I Program. .Book No.. Name. Address. i:.-,.r -• Last grade completed (Street) (City or Town) Last year attended— [ Complete this form, and mail to: Margaret Nalen Director of Academic Education J ^ Harry. Lundeberg School .j ^ , Piney Point, Maryland 20674 It^vPage 30 j' • U- '•• (Zip) Last month fireman-watertender graduates of the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, Piney Point, Md. were, (I. to r.): Gary Frazier; Jim McCrary; Nelson Kirchner, and Kenneth Brand. They display their diplomas following gradua­ tion ceremonies. Seafarei^Log �• ! Deck Department Upgrading Quartermaster 1. Must hold an endorsement as Able-Seaman—unlimited—any waters. Able-'Seamaii Able-Seaman—12 months—any waters 1. Must be at least 19 years of age. 2. Be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/40—20/20, and have normal color vision). 3. Have 12 months seatime as an Ordinary Seaman or 4. Be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have eight months seatime as Ordinary Seaman. (Those who have less than the 12 months seatime will be required to take the four week course.) Able-Seaman—unlimited—any waters , • 1. Must be ^t least 19 years of age. 2. Be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/40—20/20, and have normal color vision). 3. Have 36 months seatime as Ordinary Seaman or AB—12 months. Lifeboatman. 1. Must have 90 days seatime in any department. Engine Upgrading FOWT—(wbo has only a wiper endorsement) 1. Must be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses, no more than 20/100—^20/100, corrected to 20/50—20/30, and have normal color vision). 2. Have six months seatime as wiper or be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have three months seatime as wiper. (Those who have less than the six months seatime will be required to take the four week course.) FOWT—(who holds an engine rating such as Electrician) 1. No requirements. Electrician, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist or Boilermaker— (who holds only a wiper endorsement) 1. Be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/50—20/30, and bave normal color vision). 2. Have six months seatime in engine department as wiper. Electrician, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist or Boilermaker— (who holds an engine rating such as FOWT) Cook and Baker 1. Twelve months seatime as Third Cook or; 2. Twenty four months seatime in Steward Department, six months of which must be as Third Cook and Assistant Cook or; 3. Six months as Assistant or Third Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Assistant Cooks Training Course. Chief Cook 1. Twelve months seatime as Cook and Baker or; 2. Three years seatime in Steward Department, six months of which must be as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and six months as Cook and Baker or; 3. Six months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and six months seatime as Cook and Baker and a're holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory comple. tion from the Assistant Cook and Second Cook and Baker's Training Course or; 4. Twelve months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and six months seatime as Cook and Baker and are holders of a "Certificate" of completion from the Cook and Baker Training Program. Chief Steward 1. Three years seatime in ratings above that of Third Cook and hold an "A" seniority in the Union of; 2. Six months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, six months as Cook and Baker, six months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of a "Cer­ tificate" of satisfactory completion from the Assistant Cook, Second Cook and Baker and Chief Cook Training Courses at the Lundeberg School or; 3. Twelve months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, six months seatime as Cook and Baker, six months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Cook and Baker and Chief Cook Training Programs. 4. Twelve months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, twelve months seatime as Cook and Baker and six months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of'a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Chief Cook Training Program. . - Name.. 1. Must have rating (or successfully passed examinations for) FOWT, Electri­ cian, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist, Boilermaker, and Deck Engine Mechanic. 2. Must show evidence of seatime of at least six months in any one or a combina- _ tion of the following ratings: FOWT, Electrician, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist, Boilermaker, or Deck Engine Mechanic. , - Welding 1. Must hold endorsement as QMED—any rating. LNG/LPG Program 1. Engine personnel must be QMED—Any Rating. All other (Deck and Stew­ ard) must hold a rating. tl' -Telephone. (Area (Dode) (Zip) Seniority. Book Number. Port and Date Issued. Jlatings Now Held. Social Security # — HLS Graduate: Yes • No • Lifeboat Endorsement: Yes • No • Dates Available For Training I Am Interested In: • • • • AB 12 Months AB Unlimited Quartermaster Lifeboatman STEWARD ENGINE • • • • • • • • QMED • • FWT Qiler • Dk. Mech. • Reefer • Boilermaker • LNG-LPG • Diesel • Electrician • Assistant Cook • Cook & Baker Dk.Eng. • Chief^ Cook Jr. Eng. • Steward Pumpman Machinist Welder Advanced Pumpman Procedures Advanced Electrical Procedures RECORD OF SEATIME — (Show only amount needed to upgrade in rat­ ing checked above or attach letter of service, whichever is applicable.) SHIP RATING HELD DATE OF SHIPMENT DATE OF DISCHARGE Advanced Pumpman Procedures 1. Must already hold Coast Guard endorsement as Pumpman or QMED— any rating. Advanced Electrical Procedures 1. MusL already hold Coast Guard endorsement as electrician or QMED— any rating. Steward Upgrading I J>ATE. PORT_ SIGNATURE. RETURN COMPLETE APPLICATION TO; LUNDEBERG UPGRADING CENTER, PINEY POINT, MD. 20674 Assistant Cook 1. Twelve months seatime in any Steward Department Entry Rating. 2. Entry Ratings who have been accepted into the Harry Lundeberg School and show a desire to advance in the Steward Department must have a minimum of three months seatime. ' L.-V Page 31 A|)riV7975 ;v "''-.ft'' v'"''-*!.-' I •r:m I (State) (City) I'I • -Age- (Middle) (First) (Last) Address(Street) DECK i ?J HARRY LUNDEBERG SCHOOL OF SEAMANSHIP UPGRADING APPLICATION 1. No requirements. QMED-—any rating il �Official pnbUcatlM af flM SBAFARBRS INTBRNATIONAL UNION• Atlaatl^ Ovlf, Lakes aatf liOaaA Waters District* APL-CiO National Maritime Council Aids U.S. Merchant Fleet The following article outlines the his­ tory and functions of the National Mari­ time Council, an -organization which affects the lives of all American seamen. •^7 The Natiohal Maritime Council was set up in 1971 under the authority of the U.S. Maritime Administration. It is a broad-chased organization composed of all segments of the maritime industry —^the ocean carriers, landbased mari­ time and sea-going unions, and ship­ builders, plus the Department of Com­ merce of the Federal Government. The general purpose of the NMC is the development and promotion of a strong, competitive American merchant fleet which will provide American ship­ pers with- the finest, most consistent service available anywhere. The key to the success of this under­ taking is cooperation — cooperation among labor, management and govern­ ment in an effort to attract and hold the support of American shippers. There are various ways in which the Council, a non-profit organization, ac­ complishes this. One way in which the NMC seeks to get its message across is by holding unity dinners and seminars in major cities where importers and exporters can meet with representatives from all segments of the industry. The SIU sends representatives to these meetings be­ cause it feels that the NMC can and should play a very important part in maintaining a strong, healthy merchant marine. These dinners and seminars provide a regular forum for frequent communi­ cations between maritime industry seg­ ments as well as an opportunity to ac­ quaint the sliippers with the industry's new programs. It also gives the shippers a chance to air their views to the rest of the industry. It is in this way and in other areas such as advertising and public relations work, that the Council strives to con­ vince importers and exporters of the ad­ vantages of shipping on American car­ riers. "Task force units" have also been set up consisting of top officials from the Council's member organizations. These men and women visit business executives in order to show them the dependability and convenience of using U.S.-flag ships. Some of the points which are stressed to the shippers are: • Approximately 70 cents of every dollar spent in shipping on American- flag ships remains in this country and thus m^es an important contribution to the national balance of payments and to the national economy; • Their cargo will be better pro­ tected b^ause of this country's stringent safety laws; • The American merchant marine has higher manning scales and its ships and crews have a higher efficiency; • The American merchant marine is vital to oxir national security. The SIU firmly believes in the basic premise of the NMC: that there is more to gain from cooperation than by con­ flict. It is a main reason why the SIU has given full support to the NMC in the past, and will continue to do so in the future. It is an organization dedi­ cated to building and'strengthening the American merchant marine. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1970-1979 Description An account of the resource Volumes XXXII-XLI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource April 1975 Description An account of the resource Headlines: MTD AFFIRMS STRONG OIL BILL SUPPORT 66 ELECTED DELEGATES MEETING AT CONFERENCE HALL VOICES OPPOSITION TO APPRENTICE MATE RATING HALL OPPOSES CLOSING OF NAVY-COMMERCE OFFICE SEN. JACKSON VOWS TO PASS OIL IMPORTS BILL MTD BACKS VIETS RESCUE SIU OFFICIAL SERVES ON WAGE COMMITTEE HALL SAYS JONES ACT VITAL TO TOWBOAT INDUSTRY FLAG OF CONVENIENCE SHIP SURVEY PROPOSED BY ILO PENSION LAW SURVIVOR BENEFITS BILL INTRODUCED TO HALT PREDATORY RATE FIXING SIU REPRESENTATIVES ATTEND MARITIME SAFETY MEETING USNS MAUMEE DOCKS AT COLDEST WHARF IN WORLD NEW 'A' BOOK MEMBERS AFTER PAYOFF, THE SS ALEX STEPHENS LAYS UP NEW ORLEANS AFL-CIO CITIZEN AWARD TO LOGAN WHY I CAME TO PINEY POINT HOUSTON'S MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP MEETING, PAYOFF OF MONTPELIER VICTORY CONDUCTED ON SAME DAY 'APPRENTICE MATE' PROPOSAL UNWISE JOE GLAZER: TROUBADOUR OF THE LABOR MOVEMENT DELTA LINE'S THREE LASH SHIPS PASS CHECKUP MYSTIC SEAPORT IN CONNECTICUT PRESERVES THE SPIRIT OF MELVILLE'S MOBY DICK NATIONAL MARITIME COUNCIL AIDS U.S. MERCHANT FLEET Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 4/1/1975 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXXVII, No. 4 1975 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/53b9282f35e7471798ab1dfaa99bd07d.PDF 2298884a8cd540c9f33c860844d10b21 PDF Text Text Hi 't''••:•;V-ftf- .:|: 4 Action Needed Now for Healthy Merchant Marine '1 Ships sit in tay»p (center V iSn^Lrine, Seeditorinl on ?. 14 «HI articles on F. 2. ii 'I.'JI �^'«,UaH**i.-.'«r <1 !•' Seek Cargo for U.S. Ships ft-r" • '^'•K .•'" :f V-': Maritime Leaders Meet With President Ford NMU; Page Groton, Boilermakers, and WASHINGTON—With more than 1.2 million tons of U.S.-flag tankers laid up for lack of cargo, and thousands of American seamen and shipyard workers adding to the nation's unem­ ployment crisis, maritime leaders met with President Ford earlier this month to urge the Administration to take im­ mediate action to prevent a total col­ lapse of the industry. Speaking for the maritime unions, shipowners and shipbuilders attending the meeting, SIU President Paul HaU submitted two proposals i^ch could bring immediate relief to the industry: • A Presidential Order requiring oil importers to use U.S.-built and U.S.- manned tankers for oil products com­ ing in the United States to the extent that U.S.-flag tankers are available at fair and reasonable rates, and • A Presidential Order granting an exemption from import fees to import­ ers using American-built and American-marmed ships. President Ford pocket-vetoed a bill last December which would have pro­ vided that 20 percent of oil imports— and later 30 percent—be carried on U.S.-flag ships. Since that veto, more than 40 of the nation's privately owned tankers have been laid-up and thou­ sands of shipyard workers—^including nearly 3,000 at the Seatrain Yard in Brooklyn, N.Y.— have been laid-off. Similar bills—calling for a percentage of oil imports to be carried on U.S.-flag ships—have been introduced in both the House and the Senate. Meanwhile, Sen. Warren G. Magnuson (D-Wash.), chairman of the Sen­ ate Commerce Committee has told top administration officials—including Conunerce Secretary Frederick B. Dent and Treasury Secretary William Simon —to "come up with some answers re­ garding help for the tanker industry." In addition to SIU President Hall, other maritime leaders attending the meeting with President Ford were Jesse Calhoon, MEBA; Shannon Wall, Jones Act Waiver Denied A Jones Act waiver requested by 'the waiver drew strong opposition New England LNG to allow foreignflag vessels to carry liquified natural gas (LNG) from Alaska to New England has been denied by the Secretary of the Treasury Department, William Simon. Denying the waiver request. Sec. Simon said that waivers of the Jones Act are only permitted "when neces­ sary in the national defense." New England LNG had based their petition for the waiver on the conten­ tion that a lack of natural gas would have an adverse impact on defense in­ dustries in the area, but the Department of Defense refused to support their argument. The New England firm would have used the Liberian-flag Kenai Multirta or the Norwegian-flag Ventaro to trans­ port the LNG from the Phillips-Maratilion facility at Kenai, Alaska. from ail maritime fronts. In a telegram to Sec. Simon, SIU President Paul Hall had urged immediate rejection of the waiver request, calling it "an ontrageons attempt by the major U.S. oil com­ panies to by-pass the Jones Act in order to gain windfall profits through the entry of tax-dodging foreign vessels into the U.S. domestic trades." Among other friends of the U.S. merchant marine opposing the waiver were Rep. Leonor Sullivan (D., Mo.), chairwoman of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee, and Rep. Thomas Downing (D., Va.), who heads the Merchant Marine subcom­ mittee. In letters to both President Ford and Sec. Simon, the two influential merchant marine committee members wrote that they could not "sit by and see our maritime position eroded by a the -m' PRESIDENT'S REPORT: Unify to Enact Labor's Programs The majority of America's industries, and consequently the millions of American workers employed in them, are facing the worst economic crisis in 40 years. Some industries and their workers, like in construction and manufac­ turing, have been hit harder than others. Yet no matter which industry employs us, we all, as workers and consumers, are confronted with the same basic economic dUemmai—a deepening recession that has brought with it high rates of unemployment, while at the same time prices of fuels, food and essential services continue to rise. It is a serious situation; but a situation that can be checkedTand then turned back on course through significant changes and meaningful reforms in the nation's energy and economic policies. And since it is the American worker who is most acutely alfected by fluctuations in the economy, it is the voice of the worker—the labor movement—tiiat must lead the way in correcting the nation's economic ills. We have recently concluded an important quarterly meeting of the AFL-CIO's Maritime Trades Department, at which the Department's 44 succession of Jones Act administrative waivers." Though the SIU has been successful in thwarting this latest attack on the Jones Act, we must remain a vigilant guardian of this important law. Already, New England utilities are gearing up for another attempt to ob­ tain a Jones Act waiver for foreign-flag LNG vessels to bring the fuel from Alaska to the northeast. And as the Alaska pipeline nears completion, we can expect the oil com­ panies to intensify their waiver requests as they try to get a foothold in the car­ riage of domestic oil between Alaska and the lower 48 states. As long as busi­ ness interests feel that there is a large profit to be made by beaching the do­ main of U.S.-flag ships with foreign operated vessels, attacks on the Jones Act will continue. AFL-CIO Renews Oil Bill Support At its annual meeting in Bal Harbour, Fla. last month, the AFL-CIO Executive Coun­ cil issued a statement on U.S. energy policies which again reit­ erated the Council's support for "^legislation to require that a substantial portion of oil im­ ports be transported in U.$.-flag vessels." The AFL-CIO Executive Council first announced its sup­ port of the SlU's struggle to get an oil preference law in 1972. Last year, AFL-CIO supphrt was a significant factor in flie passage of the Energy Trans­ portation Security Act by the House of Representatives and the Senate. (See story, p. 3.) national and international unions, representing eight million workers from numerous diversified trades, examines both the economic problems of these individual trades as well as the country's overall economic condition. MTD representatives of maritime workers, carpenters, bricklayers, restaurant workers, meat cutters, plasterers, cement workers and many more, worked side by side during the two days of meetings, and as a result, unanimously foririulated and adopted resolutions on national economic and energy pol­ icies that must be enacted by the Congress if the U.S. is to successfully emerge from under the growing economic deluge. Just as important, though, as the programs set forth by the MTD at these meetings, was the solidarity demonstrated by the MTD representatives in formulating them. It was the same kind of solidarity—unity of spirit, unity of purpose, and unity of action—that fostered the growth of the American labor movement from a few abused Baltimore railroad workers walking a picket line for a better life over a century ago, to an organization comprising over 13 million men and women in the AFL-CIO. In a further show of solidarity within the labor movement, the AFL-CIO Executive Council, representing the Federation's entire 13 million member complement, voiced unanimous support for the MTD's proposals on the nation's economic and energy policies. And in addition, the Council in­ corporated these proposals into its own expanded programs for economic revitalization. Again, the resolutions were unanimously accepted. What this all boils down to is that each individual union within the AFLCIO can rely on the collective strength of the entire AFL-CIO in coping with the many problems we face today. More specifically for Seafarers, the power of a unified labor movement was vividly demonstrated in the last session of Congress during the successful fight in the House and Senate for passage of the Energy Transportation Security Act. Spearheaded and coordinated by the SIU, virtually every segment of American labor pulled together in the battle for the oil bill, and dealt the most powerful and richest lobby in Washington, the big oil cartel, its first defeat ever on any major piece of legislation. It was a great victory for Seafarers and labor despite the subsequent Ford veto. We in the SIU and the AFL-CIO are back again in this session of Con­ gress for the third round of the oil bill, as well as with other measures designed to turn the American economy around and put Americans back to work. And with the solidarity demonstrated within the MTD and the larger body pf the AFL-CIO, we will be successful. Change of address cards on Form 3579 should be sent to Seafarers International Union, New York 11232. Published monthly. Second Class postage paid at Brooklyn, N. Y. Vol. XXXVII, No. 3. March 1975. Pa^e2 and Robert Lowen, MM&P. Administration officials at the meet­ ing included Treasury Secretary Simon, Commerce Secretary Dent, Federal Energy chief Frank Zarb and Presiden­ tial economic advisor L. W. Seidman. Shipyard and shipowner spokesmen were Joseph Kahn, Seatrain; Ran Hatena. Maritime Overseas; Charles Kurz, Keystone Shipping; John Gilbride, Todd Shipyards, and John Diesel, Newoort News Shipbuilding. Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Avenue; Brooklyn, Seafarers Log • „ ••• '.vi-yt?:,,' .,->y '• -v' �r. Bids Halt to 'Frightening Speed' of Economic Crisis AFL-CIO: 'Emergency' Plans for Jobless The AFL-CIO Executive Council at its mid-winter meetings in Bal Harbour, Fla. has called for "massive emergency programs" to give immediate aid to the hardest hit victims of the nation's deep­ ening recession, and halt the "frighten­ ing speed" of our economic crisis. Pointing to the alarming unemploy­ ment rate which is rapidly closing in on the 10 percent mark, the Coun­ cil urged strengthened unemployment compensation benefits, mortgage relief payments to prevent widespread fore­ closures, continued he^alth insurance coverage for the jobless, a higher mini­ mum wage and a complete overhaul of the welfare system. The Conncil also miaiiimoiisly reit­ erated the need for qakk Congressional action on the comprehenstve six-point emergency program adopted by the AFL-CIO General Board in January (see Feb., 1975 LOG, p. 2), and in addition, called lor basic reform of na­ tional policlM deaiii^ with energy, INDEX Legislative News Washington Activities column .....Page 9 Jones Act waiver denied .. Page 2 taxes and the Federal Reserve System. On the vital subject of energy, the Executive Council, which incorporated into its energy policy statement the posi­ tion of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department (see special supplement in this LOG), proclaimed the need for "immediate and drastic actions" to free the U.S. from the "blackmail threat of a renewed Arab oil embargo." The Council stated that the severe energy crisis of a year ago "was a result of policy decisions made by the multi­ national oil companies to squeeze the consumers, force them to pay higher prices and fatten the profits of the oil companies," and later outlined a num­ ber of measures needed to break the multinational monopoly, including: • Immediate elimination of the oil depletion allowance to oil companies for both domestic and foreign oper­ ations. • Repeal of the tax advantages which encourage the use of foreign-flag tank­ ers in the carriage of oil. • Destruction of Big- Oil's strangle­ hold on all aspects of America's energy supplies through divestiture-of-operations legislation. • Levy of an excess profits tax on windfall oil company profits reaped at the expense of the American consumer. TaxRefonn Turning to tax reform the Council noted that a worker's buying power has plunged to its lowest level in nearly 11 years, and called for ah immediate $20 billion tax cut for low and middle income families to stimulate the econ­ omy, to be followed by a restructuring of the tax system to achieve "tax justice." The Council's tax program would, among other things, close tax loopholes putting an end to ^special privileges which rig the tax structure against wage earners and consumers," and halt de­ pletion allowances in the gas, oil and mineral industries. Federal Reserve System In another major indictment of na­ tional policies, the Executive Council affirmed that the Federal Reserve Sys­ tem has brought the economy to the "brink of Depression" through discrim­ ination against extension of needed credit for home building, small busi­ ness, state and local government and public utilities while at the same time providing substantial amounts for vari­ ous types of speculation, inventory hoarding and foreign lending. To correct the inequities in the pre­ sent Federal Reserve System, the Coun­ cil presented a seven point program, whichx includes extension of member­ ship on the FRS Board of Governors and all committees and district banks of the system to representatives of all major community groups including consumers and organized labor. •T '• fi Minimum Wage In other actions, the Executive Coun­ cil called for a $3 an hour minimum wage; a Congressional investigation by Congress of the structure of U.S. econ­ omy and the role of the big corporations and their allies (presently the 500 biggest U.S. corporations hold more than two-thirds of all business income); and Congressional action that would provide funds to create an additional one-million public jobs for Americans who can't find work in private industry. Union News Seafarers conference on contract .Page 3 President's Report .......Page 2 UIW brothers still out of work '....i i.. .Page 5 Headquarters Notes , column Pages Membership, meeting in port of New York. Pages 16-17 V Seizure of tuna boats Page 5 General News • MID holds quarterly meeting. . .Special Supplement Committee on maritime problems Page 5 AFL-CIO holds mid-winter , meeting Page 3 Maritime leaders meet with Ford Page2 How MARAD affects seamen .Page? Shipping Dispatchers' Reports ....Page 22 Seatrain Washington .Page6 Thomas Lynch .Page 21 Ships' Committees Page 4 Ships' Digests ..........Page 19 Training and Upgrading Seafarers participate in bosuns recertification and 'A'seniority upgrading .Pages 10-11 Upgrading class schedule, requirements and application Pages 26-27 GED requirements and application .Page 26 Membership News Orphans, Seatrain crews have family dinner Page 13*Brother McAvoy writes poems about sea Page 12 NewSIU pensioners .Page 21 7 Final Departures Pages 23-25 March, 1975 SlU President Paul Hall stresses the need for legislation to provide cargoes for American-flag ships during recent meetings of the AFL-CIO Executive Council. From left are Max Greenberg, president of Retail, Wholesale & Department Store Workers; Hall; Peter Bommarito, president of Rubber Workers, and C. L. Ueilums, president of Sleeping Car Porters. Special Elections Set for Apr. 10 On Crews Confab at Piney Point special elections will be held in each deep sea port on Apr. 10 at 2:30 p.m. to elect 66 Seafarers, 22 from each shipboard department, to represent the SIU membership at the upcoming Crews Conference, which will be held at the Lundeberg School in Piney Point from Apr. 14 to Apr. 26. If you wish to be a delegate to the conference, you must be able to supply proof that you fulfill the following re­ quirements: • A full book member with "A" seniority in good standing. • 24 months seatime with SlU-contraeted operators in ratings above entry (seatipie will be considered as any time for which contribu­ tions have been made toward pen­ sion and welfare eligibility). • At least 60 days of such employ­ ment in the period from Apr. 1, 1974 to Apr. I, 1975. ' The 66 elected members will be par­ ticipating in the conference along with the SIU's contract department and representatives of all our beneficial funds, to discuss, among other things, the state of the maritime industry, and to make recommendations for upcom­ ing deep sea contract negotiations. Membership representation in each port, based on shipping and registration and last year's actvities in the port, will be: New York, 12; New Orleans, 6; Houston, 6; San Francisco, 6; Balti­ more, 3; Boston, 3; Detroit, 3; Jackson­ ville, 3; Mobile, 3; Norfolk, 3; Phila­ delphia, 3; Seattle, 3"; Tampa, 3; San Juan, 3; Wilmington, 3, and Piney Point, 3. If any port should fail to elect its quota. Headquarters will conduct a spe­ cial meeting the following day, on Apr. 11 at 2:30 p.m., to elect that port's quota. Reports on the conference have been carried in each issue of the LOG since December, and in addition, two sepa­ rate letters announcing the conference have been sent to all Seafarers. The latest mailing also included a question­ naire asking Seafarers for comments and suggestions on such topics as the SIU Constitution, the pension, welfare and vacation plans, training and up­ grading, political action, and the SIU contract, which is due for renewal in June. A pre-conference committee, which included members of the HLSS staff and SIU representatives has been meeting for more than a month now to develop an agenda which will incorpo­ rate the topics mentioned in the questibnnaire, as well as discussions on the evolution of the maritime industry, its present state, and how we can adapt our programs to meet the needs and chal­ lenges of the future. Page 3 i ;r n .1 m �The Committee Page :mi Overseas Alice Seatrain Washington Recertrfied Bosun Andrew Boney (far right) ship's chairman of the SS Seatrain Washington (Hudson Waterways) with the rest of the Ship's Committee last month of. from left: Steward Delegate Philip Livingston; Engine Delegate Jack Groen, and Deck Delegate Burton Churchill. The vessel paid off recently in the port of Bayonne, N.J. before going into layup. Beauregard Committee Enjoying the holidays in Pusan, Korea is the Ship's Committee of the containership SS Beauregard (Sea-Land) of, from the left standing: BR Jim Abeliano, steward delegate and Recertified Bosun Al Oromaner, ship's chairman. Seated from left are: AB Don Smith, deck delegate; Chief Steward Frank Hall, secre­ tary-reporter, and Oiler C. Madsen, engine delegate. This month the ship will call at the port of Manila and dock in Vietnam with a payoff expected in Hong Kong on Apr. 11. Thomas Lynch In cool weather with the scenic harbor of Sasebo, Japan surrounded by moun­ tains as a backdrop, the Ship's Committee of the tanker SS Overseas Alice (Maritime Overseas) lounging on deck are, from left: Bosun Robert Marrero, ship's chairman; Chief Steward Everett Perry, secretary-reporter; DM Dick Bradford, deck delegate, and Chief Pumpman Bernie Duenas, educationaldirector. The SlU crew relished the fresh (raw) seafood in the port after a voyage from the port of Wilmington, Calif. Boston Committee Sailing coastwise to the port of Houston last month was (2nd right) ship's chairman Recertified Bosun Leyal E. Joseph of the containership SS Boston (Sea-Land). The other members of the Ship's Committee are from left: Chief Steward James Keno, secretary-reporter; Engine Delegate Frank Sandy; Deck Delegate George Alexander; Joseph, and Steward Delegate Richard W. "Benny" Forgays.'The vessel paid off-in Port Elizabeth, N.J. on Feb. 7. Eagle Voyager Heading the Ship's Committee of the C4 SS Thomas Lynch (Waterman) is (left) Recertified Bosun Raymond W. Hodges, ship's chairman, following a trip from the Far East. The other members of the committee are, from left: Steward Delegate G. Grajales; Deck Delegate David Fair; Educational Director Felix Diaz, and Engine Delegate David Timmons. The Seafarers were paid off in the port of Philadeiphia before sailing to the port of New London, Conn, and to points northward in Canada. Now the ship is laid up in Berth 6, Port Newark, N.J. Back from the grain run to Odessa, Russia and a payoff in the port of Stapieton Anchorage, S.I., N.Y. late last month, are the Ship's Committee of the tanker SS Eagle Voyager (United Marine). From left are: Recertified Bosun Ravaughn Johnson, ship's chairman; Steward Deiegate J. D. Reyes; Engine Delegate H. J, DeLatte; Deck Delegate J. Matheson, and Chief Steward William Hand, secretary-reporter. Later the ship sailed to the Far East. Seafarers Log J.Page 4 • 'T-. i �issassS^ msrnL '(al 's Potkef Veto of Oil Bill is Insfrumental .1 UIW Brothers Layoff at Seatrain Yard Continues Nearly 3,000 of our SlU-affiliated UIW brothers at the Seatrain Shipyard in Brooklyn, N.Y, are still out of work. It is three months since the United Industrial Workers Union shipbuilders were laid off with two 225,000-dwt supertankers remaining unfinished on the ways. One, the TT Stuyvesant was more than half completed when a "fur­ lough" layoff of 1,800 shipbuilders oc­ curred on Jan. 22. In December, more than 1,000 UIW members there were laid off, too. . On Feb. 24, a "call-back-to-work" notice from the company was with­ drawn until further notice at the former Brooklyn Navy Yard where two other supertankers, the TT Brooklyn and the TT Williamsburgh were launched in the summers of 1973 and 1974. On Dec. 30, 1974 President Gerald R. Ford Docket vetoed the Energy Transportation Security Act (the Oil Bill) resulting in depressing the already weak U.S. tanker market. The veto was a major cause for Seatrain Shipbuilding Corp's layoffs. The bill would have made mandatory the carriage of 20 per­ cent of the nation's imported oil this year in American-flag ships, 25 percent in 1976 and 30 percent in 1977. To look at the problems besetting the maritime industry, President Ford met with, among other maritime leaders, SIUNA President Paul Hall, Seatrain Lines Shipbuilding Corp. Board Chair­ man Joseph Kahn and National Marine Engineers Beneficial Association Presi­ dent Jesse Calhoon at the White House on Mar. 7. U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Wil­ liam Simon, Commerce Secretary Fred- removal of a seized boat's catch as well, which could take up to 40 days or more. The five other seized U.S. tuna boats were released near the end of last month with a combined loss from fines and catch removals of wfcll over $1 million. One of the vessels seized was manned by members of the SIUNA-aflfiliated Fishermen's Union of America, Pacific and Caribbean Area. The "tuna war" with Ecuador has been going on unchecked for 23 years. And lately, with the increase in seizures, topped off by tougher Ecuadorian laws, it is becoming more and more difficult for American fishermen, as well ^ can­ nery workers who depend on their catches, to make a living. Last month, members of two SIUNAafiiliated unions, the Fishermen's Union of America, Pacific and Caribbean Area, and the Cannery and Industrial Workers of the Pacific along with sev­ eral deep-sea SIU members picketed Under Larger Maritime Body the Ecuadorian consul in Los Angeles to protest the seizures and call attention to the worsening situation. The SIU is giving its full support to the union affili­ ates in this fight. Earlier this month, eight U.S. Sena­ tors introduced a resolution calling for sterner U.S. actions in the Ecuador sit­ uation. Hopefully, these pressures will lead to meaningful discussions between the U.S. and l^uador to negotiate a solution to the dispute. Members of the Fishermen's Union of America, Pacific and Caribbean Areas, and the Cannery and Industrial Workers of the Pacific, along with several SIU members, picket the Ecuadorian consul in Los Angeles protesting the seizure of U.S. fishing boats. Four Subcommittees Set Up On Maritime Issues The AFL-CIO Ad Hoc Committee on Maritime Industry Problems, which was established last year to provide a forum for all maritime imions to meet on a regular basis and discuss their mutual problems, has created four spe­ cial subcommittees to deal with specific maritime issues. The Ad Hoc Committee was estab­ lished in April, 1974 by AFL-CIO Pres­ ident George Meany. Its representation is comprised of the following AFL-CIO member unions; SIUNA; International Longshoremen's Association/Master, Mates and Pilots Association; Oil, Chemical and Atomic Workers Inter­ national Union; National Marine Engi­ neers Beneficial Association; National Maritime Union; American Radio As­ sociation, and United Steelworkers of America. The four subcommittees created will deal with: The Coast Guard; The Jones Act; Training, and Maritime Policy. All four subcommittees met early this month and submitted position papers to the full Ad Hoc Committee when it met on Mar. 13 in New York. The SIU is represented on all four subcom­ mittees. Coast Guard The report from the subcommittee on the Coast Guard, which reviewed that agency and its jurisdiction, centered on four major areas: Examination and Licensing; Manning Scales; Safety Standards, and IMCO (Intergovern­ mental Maritime Consultative Organi­ zation). Some of the subcommittee's recommendatiops were: formation of a per­ manent committee on Licensing and Certification consisting of Seafarers or March, 1975 representatives to confer with the Coast Guard; statements to a representative of the Coast Guard establishing a mini-' mum standard for each vessel or a basic manning scale; a study and evaluation of existing rules and regulations affect­ ing maintenance and safety require­ ments should be made upon U.S.-flag vessels. Jones Act The subcommittee on the Jones Act made the following recommendations: the 1950 law passed to meet emergency wartime needs which has been used as an excuse to waive the Jones Act should be repealed; the exclusion of the Virgin Islands from the Jones Act should be ended; the coverage of the Jones Act should be extended to include offshore mining sites, and the protection pro­ vided under the Act to seamen, fisher­ men and other maritime workers who are injured on the job must be main­ tained intact. Any change or weakening of the Jones Act would only be detri­ mental to the maritime industry and its workers, the subconunittee concluded. Training The subconunittee on Training sub­ mitted a position paper with the follow­ ing recommendations: investigating the activities of state and management-run maritime training schools to determine the type of state and federal support they receive and how their curricidum or programs differ from Union schools; new curriculums could be planned that would meet the demands of advanced technology;.develop use of new tech­ nology in training to provide for prac­ tical knowledge testing; develop new training for industries not yet organized. such as offshore oil and supply indus­ tries, and develop programs to deal with emotional and social problems of sea­ men. Maritime P(dicy The subcommittee on Maritime Pol­ icy decided upon a number of programs which would help revive the U.S. mer­ chant marine. Some of its recommenda­ tions deal with: development of a National Cargo Policy; combatting run­ away flag shipping; retaliating against discriminatory shipping arrangements; establishment of a single, unified and independent U.S. Maritime Agency, and continued expansion of domestic ship­ ping. Dunlop Named As Sec of Labor John T. Dunlop Harvard University Economics Pro­ fessor John T. Dunlop has been con­ firmed by the Senate as Secretary of Labor to succeed Peter A. Brennan who resigned last month. Brennan, whose resignation was effective in mid-March, has declined an offer to be Ambassador to Ireland. He plans to return to New York where he had been head of the city and state Building and Constructions Trades Councils before being named to the Cabinet two years ago. 3 -•'I i - V; \• '' f' Continued on Page 18 Tension Mounts in Ecuador on Seizure off una Boats Growing tensions over the seb.ure of U.S. fishing vessels by Ecuador came to a head this month in the port of Salinas there when 18 U.S. fishermen aboard a seized American tuna boat were ar­ rested and jailed after a scufiGle in which shots were fired by Ecuadorian soldiers assigned to guard the boats. Although no serious injuries were re­ ported and State Department officials in Ecuador arranged for the crewmembers' release after five hours, the inci­ dent demonstrates the need for U.S. governmental action to correct this un­ fortunate situation. Ecuador is still holding two of the seven U.S. tuna boats seized Feb. 1 for fishing without a license within the 200mile limit Ecuador maintains off her coast. In the past, Ecuador usually de­ tained a seized vessel no more than a few days after levying stiff fines on the boat's owner. However, now in addition to fines, a new Ecuadorian law calls for - Dunlop served as director of the Cost of Living Coimcil during the final period of wage-price controls and as chairman of the Construction Industry Stabilization Committee where he was praised by both labor and manage­ ment for his practical approach to the industry problems. In the fall of 1974 he was appointed as chairman of the Labor-Management Committee set up by President Ford to help solve the country's economic troubles. Professor Dunlop, at the time of his nomination by President Ford, was ar­ bitrating jurisdictional disputes that had arisen in the construction of the Alaska pipeline. In the past, he has ar­ bitrated disputes in the coal, railroad, airline, atomic energy, missile and steel industry. .Professor Dunlop, in the Spring of last year, was appointed chairman of a special Ad Hoc Committee on Mari­ time Industry Problems of which the SIU is a member. Sixty-years old, Dunlop has been on the Harvard faculty since 1938 and has served as chairman of the Department of Economics and Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. Pages I �SeatrainWashingtonPaysOff;LaysUp in NY %> ' •i^ -V •T ;^'fj 'Iv? ry->: ii. ' -• ' i- ~ .• i*l' -.rT." V-.'*:' ••'•' r. H ll.w ^.V i i^A •ii?'\u ••m ^}i' ^1 The SS Seatrain Washington ties up at the dock while the crew gets paid off. Having a cup of Java Is OS John O. Pennington just before the payoff. t - 'e-i iTx % / 'f'-- _ • 4.. ^ ~.'A. , K Saloon Messman Federico P. Delos Reyes straightens out a table in the messroom.' Recertified Bosun Andrew Boney (center) ship's chairman. In the ship's galley are (I. to r.): Saloon Messman W. C. signs SIU Patrolman Jack Caffey's report (right) as Saloon Daniels; Chief Cook Maurice Culp, steward delegate, and Messman Federico P. Delos Reyes (left) looks on at the 3rd Cook Rudolph Winfield. They all signed on Oct. 1 In the proceedings. port of New Orleans. \l •jsr ,*-41 .V-i MIS :fm M • "• ' •- - < 4? • •Aim I" t -.A.'. ' OLLOWING a four-month pay­ off early last month in the port of Bayonne, 3»i the containership, the SS Seatrain Washington (Hudson Waterways) steamed east­ ward through the Arthur Kill off Staten Island across New York Har­ bor's Upper Bay into the East River to a layup berth in the former Brook­ lyn (N.Y.) Navy Yard alor^ide Hudson Waterways' other laid-up vessels, the SS Seatrain Florida, the supertanker the ,S',S' Manhattan and the SS Transindiana. The Seatrain Washington sailed from the ports of San Francisco to Hono­ lulu, Hawaii and'on to San Diego. She then passed through the Panama Canal at the beginning of the year, traversing the Gulf for calls at Charleston, S.C. and Norfolk, Va. At the Feb. 2 payoff, N.Y. Port Agent Leon Hall, SIU Patrolman Jack Caffey and two recently recertified bosuns engaged the crew in a discus­ sion of the effects of President Ford's pocket veto of the Oil Bill. F ••' :i' " 1 ?»ll ^5 •: 5*«i. ..v" '•X,'K . m-s' Happy doing his chore of inserting a burner rod, Fireman-Watertender Henry 8. Chemel flashes a smile. -SSSfi < %• •f • • rmSome of the crew of the Seatrain Washington In the vessel's messroom waiting for the start of the shipboard meeting. Page 6 . • vtt„s ^/S-vS'Si; •.. y-Sr ir i^iliiiMiiiiiii.inViiiiinm —r flu - iniit iiiiiiiiiiiyn Seafarers Log �t. Last of Three 90,000-ton tankers Golden Monarch Launched on West Coast 'liM The 90,000-ton tanker Golden Monarch (Aeron Marine Shipping) at its launch­ ing last month at the National Steel and Shipbuilding Co. in San Diego, Calif. The SlU-contracted Golden Mo­ narch. last of three 90,000-ton tankers built for Aeron Marine Shipping Co., was launched last month at the Na­ tional Steel and Shipbuilding Co. in San Diego, Calif. The Golden Monarch joins her sisterships the Golden Dolphin and Golden Endeavor on the waterways; both of those ships were launched in San Diego last year. All three vessels are 894 feet long, and are capable of carrying 25 million gallons of crude oil (500,000 barrels). They are the first double-bottom ships (to protect against oil spillage in col­ lisions) of their size ever constructed, and the largest vessels ever built on the West Coast. Among those attending the launch­ ing ceremonies were, SIU Vice-Presi­ dent Frank Drozak; President of the NASSCO shipyard John Murphy; Presi­ dent of American Ultramar Ltd. Lloyd Bensen, and Chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission Helen Bentley. The three ships are of the so-called San Clemente class, and they contain some of the most modem technological innovations, including provision for segregated clean ballast which will cut down significantly on pollution. The ships are not required to ballast fuel or cargo tanks, and the oily source of con­ tamination of the waterways is avoided. All three of the Golden ships can carry enough fuel for a voyage of 12,000 miles; their shaft horsepower is 24,500 and their speed is 16.5 knots. The ships' cargo system is capable of totally unloading in 18 hours. These three vessels are the tanker version of two ore/bulk/oil (OBO) Rehabilitation Center Opens For Seafarers at Piney Point A pioneering rehabilitation center for Seafarers was opened this month in Piney Point, Md. The new facility— located on the 900-acre farm of the Lundeberg School—^has been estab­ lished to meet the needs of Seafarers who want help with social or emotional problems. The program is a part of the SIU's overall concem for each member's wel­ fare—^his health and social needs as well as his job security. The rehabilitation center is staffed by three full-time professional coun­ selors, and a comprehensive program has been, developed to provide help for those who have drinking problems or related emotional and social difficulties. The program—^which is entirely vol­ untary—^is designed to deal with the in­ dividual problems and concerns of each Seafarer. Those in the program will share the facilities of the center with March, 1975 the counseling staff and live together as a community for the four to six weeks they will spend in the program. Hous­ ing and meals are provided. In announcing this new program for Seafarers, SIU President Hall said: "In the past we have helped each other gain secure jobs, health care for ourselves and our families, and a decent standard of living. In the same tradition, this rehabilitation center—^with profes­ sional guidance—^will have Seafarers helping Seafarers to overcome their problems by understanding themselves." Seafarers who are interested in this program may get further information by writing to Richard L. Shinkle, Director of Coimseling, Harry Lundeberg School, Piney Point, Md. 20674—or by calling him at (301) 994-0010. Arrangements for participating in this program may also be made through any SIU port agent. Among those who attended the launching were, from the left: John Murphy, president of the shipyard; Lloyd Bensen, president of American Ultramar Ltd., Helen Bentley. chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission, and Frank Drozak, SIU vice-president. carriers which are also manned by the It was voluntary donations to SPAD SIU, the Ultramar and Ultrasea. All of that helped secure passage of this Act the ships were constructed at National in Congress. Steel and Shipbuilding, and while the In urder to construct the giant OBO's have a dwt of 80,500, they have Golden ships—^beautiful, sleek black the same hull and engine as the tankers, and red vessels—^NASSCO had to and are less than two feet shorter. lengthen its building ways by 400 feet Funds ,4or construction of all five and construct a coffer dam to build and vessels were obtained under the con­ launch them. struction differential subsidy program uoth the Golden Dolphin andGolden of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970, Endeavor have already been delivered whicn since its enactment has provided and are sailing the high seas with their many jobs in U.S. shipyards and on SIU crews. The Golden Monarch is U.S. ships for Americans. scheduled to be delivered this July. 'f t - —J How the U.S. Maritime Administration Works tor You, the Seafarer The Maritime Aoministration of the Department of Commerce, headquart­ ered in Washington, D.C., is the agency of the U.S. Government primarily re­ sponsible for planning and implement­ ing all parts of U.S. maritime policy. With regional offices throughout the nation, MARAD's importance to American seamen stems from the fact that not only does it closely monitor "and supervise the day-to-day operations of the U.S. merchant ffeet—^including education, manning and safety—^but it also plays a leading role in efforts by the fleet to revitalize itself, to build new and more competitive vessels, and to find assured sources of cargo for these vessels. Mandated under the 1936 Merchant Marine Act and subsequent maritime laws to strive to niaintain a strong, competitive U.S. merchant marine, MARAD and its staff, using their ex­ pertise in maritime matters and in the operations of the shipping industry, pro­ vide guidance and leadership to the U.S. Government and to the U.S. merchant fleet in their mutual efforts to strengthen and preserve a national merchant ma­ rine that can contribute to the country's economy and national defense. One of MARAD's most important duties is the administration of the oper­ ating and construction subsidy pro­ grams that allow a large number of U.S. vessels to be built and operated on an equal competitive footing with compar­ able foreign-flag vessels. Since the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 was passed, significantly broaden­ ing the construction subsidy program. $3.1 billion in new shipbuilding orders have resulted in 59 new ships being built. The operating subsidy program was also amended by the 1970 Act and today MARAD is subsidizing the oper­ ating costs of 187 U.S.-flag vessels. Coupled with these two subsidy pro­ grams, MARAD administers a mort­ gage guarantee program that allows U.S. ship operators to obtain mortgages at lower interest rates and reduces their operating cost. The Maritime Administration is also involved in a wide range of activities designed to provide cargo to U.S.-flag vessels and has the overall responsibility for the supervision of various cargo preference programs. The increased activities of MARAD in insuring com­ pliance with U.S. cargo preference laws, such as the requirement that 50 percent of U.S. Government cargoes move on U.S. ships, has greatly eased the prob­ lems of the U.S. merchant fleet in ob­ taining preference cargoes. At the same time, through the help of MARAD, the U.S. merchant fleet has gained important new sources of cargo. One of the most important of these was the U.S.-USSR shipping agreement which was signed in 1972. Through this agreement, MARAD assured the U.S. merchant fleet one-third of cargoes moving between the U.S. and Russia. Through these programs and others, MARAD works towards its primary goal of maintaining a strong, competi­ tive U.S. merchant fleet that can con­ tribute to the nation's economy and security, aided by a strong shipbuilding and marine industry. Page 7 -, f i V'. is V v >•! - i- '•i 'i •M- �Headquarters Notes by SIU Vice President Frank Drozak | 'A' SENIORITY UPGRADING The six Seafarers who this month graduated from the Union's 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program are helping to build a stronger SIU and a more secure future in the merchant marine for themselves. It gives me great pleasure to wish these new full 'A' book members a long and smooth life with the SIU. They are: David Carhart; George Silfast; Pete Stanfield; Clarence McMuUin; Laszio Petrick, and Allan Ames. Also, I strongly urge those eligible brothers who have not already done so, to apply for this program. By earning an 'A' book in this Union, you improve your job possibilities immediately, and obtain better job security for the future. SEAFARERS CONFERENCE Next month the SIU will be holding a Seafarers Conference at Piney Point to disciiss the state of the maritime industry and our new contract which is due for renewal this June. Each member has been sent a letter with full information on the Conference, which will be held from Apr. 14 to 26. All Seafarers who are able, should attend the Special Meeting to be held on Apr. 10 at 2:30 p.m. in deep sea ports to elect delegates to the Conference. I urge all SIU members who are eligible to run for a delegate's post. ^For further details on the Conference, see Page 3 of this issue of the LOG). FIREFIGHTING The U.S. Maritime Administration's new facility in Earle, N.J. opened last month and the one-day firefighting courses have already begim. Since the installation is not yet fully completed, the school is limiting applicants for each available class. However, this is only a temporary situation. The dates for April classes are: Apr. 3, 11, 17, and 25. I strongly advise all SIU members who do not already have this endorsement to sign up for the course as soon as possible. Time is getting very near when the firefighting endorsement will be a prerequisite to sailing aboard an SIUcontracted vessel. Furthermore, knowing how to properly combat a fire aboard ship may one day mean the difference between life and death. BOSUNS RECERHFICAHON PROGRAM With this month's group of bosims, the Bosuns Recertification Program has graduated 20 classes. Two-hundred-and-twelve Seafarers have now gone through one of the most successful and important programs ever conducted by our Union. They are sailing on board our contracted ships and leading SIU crews more effectively than ever before. The ships with Recertified bosuns on tliem are running smoothly with few contractutd and overtime beefs. This is due to the knowledge these Seafarers have obtained while participating in the two-month course, not only knowledge concerning the modem vessels being built, but a greater understanding of the entire maritime industry, including the problems we face and how best to solve them. I know you all join me in congratulating the bosuns who graduated this month and wishing them good luck and smooth sailing in the future. They are: Tom Martineau; Salvador Rallo; John Carey; Bill Mitchell; Jim Shortell; John McCollom; Manuel Sanchez; Leo Paradise; William Valazquez; George Finklea, and Richard Chiasson. ORGANIZING ACTIVITIES The National Labor Relations Board's investigation into Sabine Tankers alleged illegal conduct during last year's certification election has been re­ opened once more at the company's insistence. New hearings are scheduled to resume in Houston this month. In a separate legal action, the SIU has filed charges against the company for its recent dismissal of an unlicensed seaman who supported the SIU during the drive. No exact date has been set for presentation of evidence in this termination, but the Union will continue to press for prompt action. fSFK-' ypvy: ->; • •" -•- Seafarer John Barber Gets High School Diploma Seafarer John Barber, whose home port is Baltimore, Md., recently earned his high school diploma through the Limdeberg School's GED program. Brother Barber is 22-years old, and he graduated from HLSS as a Trainee in 1969. He returned to the school to up­ grade and earned his AB endorsement in 1971. Seafarer Barber dropped out of school in the 8th grade. He said that he fbels lus seafaring career was a help to him> in getting his high school di­ ploma. According to Brother Barber, "When you're on a ship, you have plenty of time to read and study. No one demands that you study and you're under no pressure. You can really make your free time count for something if you want to." During his travels as a Seafarer, Brother Barber has been to. the Far East, the Mediterranean, and South America. The GED program at the Lundeberg School was very worthwhile. Brother Barber noted, and added that, "The teachers here actually care about you. They're very easy to work with and will give you all the time you need to learn something." Brother Barber reminisced about his days as a trainee, stating that, "The Lundeberg School has really changed. I was here when all you got was a life­ boat ticket. Now it's a great place—a very good thing for someone just start­ ing out. All Seafarers can be proud of it." The Lundeberg School's GED pro­ gram is open to all Seafarers who come to the school. 'Request for Statement of Earnings' by A. A. Bernstein SIU Welfare Director Seafarers can get, free of charge, a report of their lifetime earnings cred­ ited to their Social Security number by filling out the form below and mailing it to: Social Security Administration P.O. Box 57 Baltimore, Md. 21203 This information is useful when esti­ mating the amount of monthly Social Security retirement, disability or survi­ vors benefits a worker might expect, as these payments are based on a person's average earnings over a period of years. This "Request for Statement of Earn­ ings" form is also available free at any Social Security office. r I I I • I I I I REQUEST fOR STATEMENT OF EARNINGS 1 I SOOAl KCU«TV-»^ NUMMR OAK or. MONTH MRTH ^ DAY YEAR Please send a statement of my social secuiity earriings to: I I NEW VESSELS '.M'-•;'i'.• Brother John Barber, who received his high school diploma through the Lundeberg School, takes a moment during his studies to look up a word in the dictionary. The largest vessel the SIU has ever crewed is scheduled to be launched sometime in early spring. The ship, the 265,000 dwt Massachusetts is being completed at the Bethlehem Steel yard in Sparrows Point, Md. and will be operated by SlU-contracted Interstate Ocean Transport Corp. Up until now, the largest ships manned by SIU crews have been the 225,000 deadweight ton supertankers, TT Brooklyn and TT Williamsburgh which were both constructed at the Seatrain Shipbuilding facilities in Brooklyn, N.Y. by our brothers in the United Industrial Workers union. STRKT a NUMK*. cnva STATi. . ap cooe. SICN YOUR NAM! Hnf {DO NOT PtiMT) I Sign own name only. Under the law, information in your social security recoid 'I is confidential and anyone who signs another person's name can be prosecuted If you have changed your name from that shown on your social security card, please^ I I copy your name below exactly as it appears on your card. L Pages Seafarers Log Siii WH, :Sit-fe ••'A-: P 'Pjfv'T- ,x' " • �..=.i^-»l»^j«^;.-^..-'.r. :•.•••• • :-. - ••^v,;.=- - _ •. . .--.i • -.J 'r ^ I MARAD Proposes Plan For Chemical Carriers The Maritime Administration has given the go ahead on a proposed plan to subsidize the construction of a fleet of American-flag bulk chemical carriers for employment in U.S. foreign trades. Presently, there are 20 U.S.-flag ships classified as chemical carriers, yet they only transport a very small fraction of the inbound and outbound bulk chemi­ cal cargoes from this country. These cargoes for the most part are carried in foreign bottoms on an estimated 210 vessels. The Maritime Subsidy Board is now waiting to receive subsidy applications from various American ship operators wishing to build one or more of these chemical bulk carriers. The ,only company, though, that has taken any serious steps toward clearing an application with MARAD is Occi­ dental Petroleum, which plans to oper­ ate a number of these chemical trans­ ports between the U.S. and Russia. The company would haul phosphates to the USSR and return to the U.S. with fertilizer. MARAD has conducted an extensive environmental impact study on the dan­ gers of hazardous chemical transporta'ion and will impose tough pollution safeguards on the construction of the vessels. The Administration will also require builders and operators to com­ ply with all state, local and federal en­ vironmental standards and pollution control features. If MARAD's deep-sea chemical ship construction program gets off the ground, it will have beneficial effects on the American economy, such as the creation of thousands of jobs for Amer­ ican workers in shipyards, on ships, and in many related supply industries, as well as being a positive contribution to the country's balance of payments. A majority of America's domestic hazardous liquid chemical trade is car­ ried in technologically advanced chemi­ cal tank barges. A recent study deter­ mined that barges are much s^er and cheaper to use in liquid chemical car­ riage than truck or rail. QMED Class Graduates Four 'I li Washington Activities By B. Rockier •i it •i Cargo Preference Four bills to guarantee a minimum of 20 percent of oil imports for American-;^ flag ships (increasing to 30 percent by mid-1978) are still in the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee. An identical bill has been intro­ duced in the Senate and referred to the Commerce Committee. No hearings have been announced by the committees, but we will be carefully watching for activity on these bills. Protection of our merchant fleet and job security for our members is a top priority. We are encouraged by the results we achieved in Congress with H.R. 8193 last year, and we are continuing to explore all legislative and executive possibilities to secure more cargo for U.S.-flag ships. t'. Maritime Aothorization Both the House and Senate have passed bills authorizing Maritime Admin­ istration programs for fiscal year 1975 (July 1, 1974 to June 30, 1975). Bills passed late last year were killed by Presidential veto because of an amendment relating to fishermen. New authorizations for Fiscal Years 1976 and 1977 have been introduced by Senator Magnuson (D-Wash.). The Magnuson bill provides $245 million for 1976 and $251 million for 1977 for construction differential subsidy, and $315.9 million (1976) and $334 million (1977) for operating differential subsidy. The SIU submitted testimony to the Commerce Committee in favor of the authorization. Jones Act Waivers Two new bills have been introduced in the Senate by James A. McClure (R-Idaho), which would be a real threat to the Act if they are passed. S. 787 would permit a waiver for other than reasons of national defense; S. 788 would permit foreign vessels to transport fertilizer from Alaska to the West Coast. •'•K. -iv'-': • ••.-V. Big Oil hu QMED Instructor Charlie Nalen (center) is with his latest class of four gradu­ ates this month at Piney Point. Proudly displaying their QMED diplomas are (I. to r.): Peter Shuffles: Gennarro Esposito; Nalen; Erik Fischer, and James Moore. Lifeboat Course The oil giants, our toughest opponent in the cargo preference battle, are being investigated by the Senate Judiciary Committee in relation to their ownership of production, distribution and marketing of products. The Committee will attempt to determine the effect of oil company monopoly on competition and pricing. Because of the structure of the companies and the U.S. tax laws, oil com­ panies take advantage of their foreign operations to avoid paying taxes to the U.S. government. Tuna Boat Seizures Five of the seven tuna boats seized by the Ecuadorian government have been released, after being fined more than a million dollars and having their catch confiscated. One of the seven boats was manned by members of an SIUNAaffiliated fishermen's union. SIU has sent protests to the President, Secretary Kissinger and is urging Congress to take some action for the protection and relief of fishermen in such circumstances. Sen. Tunney has introduced S. Res. 99 which would require the Sec. of Com­ merce and Sec. of State to issue a report to Congress in case of seizure outlining what can be done to work toward a solution of the problem, such as sanctions against the other government, suspending trade agreement provisions, etc. •p.' ff Planning Session for IMCO SIU and the Harry Lundeberg School representatives participated this month in a meeting of the Coast Guard Subcommittee of the Ad Hoc Committee on Maritime Industry Problems. The purpose of the meeting was to draft positions on licensing of seamen, certification of officers, manning of vessels and maritime labor representation to be submitted to the Inter-Governmental Maritime Consultative Organiza­ tion (IMCO). Lifeboat course Instructor Tom Doyle (left) on the dock at Piney Point, Md. with three graduates of his class this month. From (I. to r.) they are: Lee Simonen; William Foley, and Harry Springfield. Reduced Fares For Senior Citizens Legislation which would have pro­ vided reduced transportation fares for U.S. senior citizens in both air and ground travel was introduced in Con­ gress last year, but because of the pres­ ent economic squeeze the legislation died in House and Senate committees. A bill Introduced in the Senate, S. 1739, had been favorably reported cut of the Transportation and Aeronautics subcommittee, while corresponding leg­ islation in the House. H.R. 8570 was being considered by lai body's Inter­ state and Foreign Commerce Commit­ tee. This legislation would have taken the form of an amendment to the Feder^ Aviation Act of 1958. It would have provided reduced transportation fares in air and ground travel (plane, bus, rail) for senior citizens during non-peak (non-rush) hours. in all likelihood the prospective bills "sviU H re-introduced during the current session of Congress. To Protect Your Job Security in the Fight for • >- Faoorable Legislation Seafarm are uiged to contribute to SPAD. It is the way to have your vOke heard and to keep yonr.nnion effective in the fight for legislation to protect the security of every Scalhrer and hb family. March, 1975 1J . ••P-k �William MitcheU Seafarer William Mitchell, 54, has been sailing with the SIU since 1944, and has been ship­ ping. as bosun for the past 20 years. Born in Massachu­ setts, he now makes his home in Punta Gorda, Fla. with his wife Beth. Brother Mitchell ships out of the port of Jack­ sonville. ' Another class cl Seafareis graduated from the SIU's Bosuns RecMtiA»tion| F^gram tills month at the general memhershlp meeting at Heai^^rterg andJ will reioin our contracted shijps better qualified to leid the SIU ciews. | Thb class is the twentieth to complete the two-month prtqpam, and the tol^| ; |iimd>«r ^ bomns to become recertiSed has now reached 212. The program ls| imie of the OHist snccesshd ever undertaken by the SIU, and theknovtiedge these ^ imen have gdned, about the technological innovations on new vessels, about the | |SIU mid idMmt tiie maritime indnshy as a vrboley wiU prove im^dnaUe to them | |itt tii<^ years ahead. ,' These new now ywn their biwthers who have preceded lli^ TO i Ir cmitriicted vessds, and together they will hrip lead mu Uition to a mwe | James Shorten iSBCCeSSfid fUtUre»«v;:4r"K:i;.i?3 Seafarer Jim Shorten, 53, has been shipping with the SIU since 1949, and began sailing as bosun 10 years ago. A native of New York, Brother Shorten now ships from the port of San Francisco where he makes his home with his wife Neillie and their two children. John McCollom Seafarer John McCollom, 48, has been with the SIU for 31 years, and started sailing as a bosun 10 years ago. A native of Winthrop, Mass., Broth­ er McCollom con­ tinues to make his home there. He ships from the port of Boston. Manuel Sanchez Seafarer Manuel Sanchez, 52, has been a member of the SIU for 32 years, and he begain sail­ ing as a bosun in 1951. A native of Puerto Rico, Broth­ er Sanchez now ships from the port of New York .where he lives with his wife Anna Marie and their two children. Leo Paradise Seafarer Leo Paradise, 48, has been sailing with the SIU since 1947, and he started shipping •as bosun in 1951. Born in Swansea, Mass., he still makes his home there with his wife Yahoko and their three children. Brother Paradise ships from the port of New York. TomMartineau Seafarer Tom Martineau, 49, has been a member of the SIU since 1944, and he began sail­ ing as bosun in 1955.'A native of Minnesota, Brother Martineau nOw ships from the port of Seattle where he makes his home with ' his wife Setsuko and their son. Richard Chiasson Seafarer Richard Chiasson, 51, has been sailing with the SIU since 1948, and began shipping as bosun eight years ago. A native of Louisiana, Brother Chiasson makes Ids . home in Gretna, La. with his wife Genevieve. He ships from the pdrt of New Orleans. SalvadorHallo Seafarer Salva­ dor Railo, 41, has been sailing with the SIU since 1950, and started sailing as a bosun in 1960. A native of New Orleans, Brother Rallo sldps from that port and contint^ to make his home there. JohnCai^ Seafarer John Carey, 50, began sailing with the SIU in 1954, and has been sailing as a bosun for the past eight years. A na­ tive of New York, he ships from that port and continues l^ake his home there. , William Velazquez Seafarer -William Velazquez, 46 has been a member of the SIU since 1944, and started shipping out as bosun in 1954. A native of Brooklyn, N.Y., he ships from that port and makes his home in Central I slip. Long Island, N.Y. George Finklea Seafarer George Finklea, 56, has been a member of the SIU for 30 years, and has been sail­ ing as bosun since 1948. Born in Aik­ en, S.C., he still makes his home there. Brother Fink­ lea ships out of the port of Jacksonville. Martineau, Tom,Seattle' MattfoIi,Gaetano,NewYi^ McCaskey, £ari, New Orieans McCoDom, John, Boston McGinnis, Arthur, New Orieans Meehan, William, Norfolk Meffert, Roy, JacksonviDe Merrill, Charies, Mobile Michael, Joseph, Baltimore Miller, Clyde, Seattle Mitchell, William, JacksonviOe Mfre, Cyril, San Frmchco iHoen, Irwte, Baltimore Monardo, Sylvester, New Orieans Morris, Edward Jr., Molnle Morris, William, Baltimore JMoss, Jdhn, New O Moy^ Eirvin,Mohfle Mulils, Jam», Mobile Murry, Ralph, San Nash, Wmter, New Yoiii ; . C" 'H#: •' • ••uX; I ' I' ^ . * |RaiiM,lfr»race, Houston ' Rallo, Salvador, New Orieairi Reeves, VHBiam, Mobile Ricbbnig, Joseph, Mobile Ifanstyem, ABredjNew York Rfiin, Ewing, New Orieans lAguiai^l(Ue,Newyori£ Riley, Wmiam, San Francisco IAUen, Encis, Fran^ Chri^enberry, Richard, Sah Fi^ Harvey, Lee J., New Orleans ien, J. W., Seattle Ringuette, Albert, San FranckKQ Cbristensen, Christian San Fmh , Hazel, John, New Orieans Hellmah, Karl, Seattle Rivera, Alfonso, San Juan lAlfstatt, John, Houston j Cisteckl, John,San Francisco Hicks, Donald, New York lAndeisoii, Alfred, Norfolk Rodriques, Lancelot, San Juan Clegg, William, New Hill, Cbarles,Houiston Anderson, Edgar, New Yorit Rodr^uez, Ovidio, New York Colson, James, Seattle Efoid^es, Raymond, Mobile Annis, George, New OHeans Rniey, Edward, Baltimore Cooper, Fred, Mobile Armada, Alfonso, Baltimore Sanchd^ Manuel, New York Craddock, Edvrin, New Orieans Hodges, RayniOttdW,, Bidtlniore Hogge, Elbert, Baltimore Atkinson, David,Seattle Schwarz, Roberi,MofoSe Dakin, Eugene, Boston Homka, Stephen, New York Baker, Elmer, Houston Self, Thomas, Baltimore OeAmico, Chaiim, Houston Hovde, Arne, Pbiladdphia Banihill, Elmer, Houston Dammeyer, Dan, New York Sellx, Floyd, San Francisco Ipsen, Oria, New-York Baudoin, Jam^, Houston Seiuyk, Peter, New York Darville, Riclmid^ Houston james, CalvaJn, New York Beavers, Norman, New Orieans Delgado, Julio, New York Sbddrake, Prier, Honston ^dora, l^nley. New York Bechlivanls, Nicholas, New York Dickinson, David, Mobile Shorten, James, San Fraudsco Jansmu, Sven, New York Beck, Arthur, San Francisco Dixon, James, Mobile Smftfa, Lester, Norftdk Jpluimn, Fr^, MobU^ Beeching, Marion, Houston Drake, Woodrow, Seattle Solud,Rtanley, San Francisco jBereer, David, Norfolk Johmou, Ravaughn^ Hoiimon Drewes, Peter, New York SoieL jdiainies, ladcsonville ^ i jm^phv^eyal, Pfailadelphia ^Beye, iau. New Yorii Duet, Maurice, Houston Spnron, John,San Frandsco ^ Jmdm|Jde, jacksonville 0,Stanley, San Francisco y^hco^ Vagn, New York Dunn, Beverfy, Mobile SCockniarr, Sven, New York « y, Andrew, Norfolk Kariss^ York^ ^Brien, WaUam, New York £ckert,Arne, Seattle Swefl|nigen, Banii^,Jacksonviiie ? Bourgot, Albert, Mobile Kerageotglou, Antolne, New Orieans 0*Connor, William^Bimftie R^lns, John, Baltimore Swiderdcl, Joint, New York Kerngdfldj Morton^BaftimoR! ^ Brendle, Mack, Houston Faircloth, Charles, Mobile Teti, Fe»Dk, New York . . Brooks, Tom, New York Olson, Fred, San Frandsco Ferrera, Raymond, New Orleans Kleimola, William, New York Thomi^n, J. R., Honston . Browning, Ballard, Baltimore Knoles, Raymond, San Francisco Olson, Maurice, Boston Finklea, George, Jacksonville Ticer, Dan, San Francisco Bryan, Ernest, Houston Koen, John, Mobile Blowers, Eugene, New York GnMnaner, Albert, San Frandsco Tiling Konis, Perry, Nev/ York Bryant, Vernon, Tanma Pallno, Anthony, New York Foster, James, Mobile TRdU, Enri New York '/Burch, George, New Orieans Kc/za, Leo, Baltimore Paradke, Leo, New York T^d, Bayi^ New Orieans Burke, George, New York Kniwcaymk^Sbid^^Jado^r^ Fiiirkdr, James, Houston Funk, William, New York Tdeidlno, Te^ &m FnmcRco Burton, Ronald, New York i^mlRrt^ Reldi^^ Orieans Gahagan, Kenneth, Houston Pedeiscn, Otjto, New Orleans TUnier, Paul, New Ori Bushong, William, Seattle I^dron^ Mahud, San Juan Garner, James, New Orleans Pehler, Fredeikk, Mobile Vdazquez, WilBam, New York Butterton, Waiter, Norfolk Lassi^ Robert, San Juan Fence, Fl<^d, LfouRon Garza, Peters ifoi^ton W^a^ce, Inward, New York Butts, Bobby,Mobile Lataple, Jean, New Orieans Gbngiordano, Donatd, Phila Periy, Wallace, Jr., San Franciko H^ace, yVkrd, Jacksonville Butts, Hurmon, Houston Lavoine, Raymond, Baltimore GiUain,Robei1, Jacksonville Pierce, John, Ptailadelpbia Wallace, WIDIam,Mobne Cain, Hubert, Mobile LeClair, Walter W., New Yprk Giilikin, Leo, San Frandsco . Pollanen, Viekko, New Orleans Wardlavv, Richard, Houston ' Caldeira, Anthony, Rdtiston -LeC,'Hans,Seattle'' Gon^aiei:, Jose, New Y^ Funken, Vernar, Seattie W^ver, Harold, Houston ' Carbone, Victor, SM Juan Levin, Jacob, Baltimore Gorbea, Robert, NewYork Pressly,Donald, New Yoric Whitmer, Alan, New York Carey, John, New York Llbby, George, New Orieads Ptyor, Clarence, Mobile Gorinan, Jam^, New Yoric Wliigfield, P. G., Jacksonville Casanueva, Michael, New Orieans Green>vood» Pcriy, Seattle : Lliieberry, Cari, Mobile puchalski, Kaslmlr, San Frandsco Wpods, Malcdm, San Frandsco Castro, GuiUerroo, San Juan MackerttRpbert, Baltimore Viucent^ New York Pugiisi, Joseph, New Yoric W^dunaii,Hoiner, New (hrleans Chestnut, Donald, Mobile Hager, Bertfl, New York PnlUani, James, San Frandsco Chiasson, Richard, New Orleins — :,NewYork /• V ^ ; Seafarers Log i 'j J • '• - �i David Carhart Seafarer David Carhart, 23, grad­ uated from the Harry Lundeberg School in 1971. Brother Carhart re­ turned to Piney Point to Study for his A B ticket before attending the 'A' Seniority Program. A native and resi­ dent of Glenside, Pa., Brother Carhart ships out of the port of Philadelphia. Laszto Petrick Six New W BookMembers This ponth six more Seafarers joined the ranks of the SIU full 'A' book mem­ bers by participating in ai^ graduating from the 'A* Seniority Upgrading Pro­ gram. This brings the number of Sea­ farers who have earned their 'A* books through this program to 144. Before graduating from the program, these new 'A' book members were given the opportunity to shaipen their sea­ faring skills by learning about the latest innovations in the maritime industry. The 'A' Seniority Program also pro­ vided these Seafarers with a thoroi^ woiking knowledge of the SIU's history, functions, operations and goals. This two-pronged approach used to upgrade these Seafarers into full 'A* book ^tns insures that the SIU will always have a solid membership that can participate in Union activities with an understanding of the modem marltime industry and their Union's role in that industry. t- Seafarer Laszio Petrick has been sailing with the SlU since 1968. A chief electrician. Brother Petrick obtained his QMED rating at Piney Point before attending the 'A' Seniority Upgrad­ ing Program. Brother Petrick was born in Budapest, Hungary and new lives in California. He ships out of the port of New York. Allen, Lawrence, |^on,Mttrpl^^ Ahniad, Bin, Ames, Allan, Deck Andrepont, P. 1., Engine Arnold, Mott, Deck Baidoi, tihoinas. Deck Baxter, Alan, Engine Bean, P. L., Deck Beauverd, Arthur, Engine Bellinger, WlUlap, Steward BeniUs, Wliiiam, Deck Biacklok, Richard, E^e Bolen, Janies, Deck ^ ^ Bolen, Timothy, Deck Burke, Lee Roy, Engine Burke, Timothy, Deck Burnettej Barney, Steward Cammnso, Frank, Deck Carhart, David, Deck Castle, Stephen, Deck CJarrett, Deck Colameio, Jusepu, Deck Conklin, Kevin, Engine Cnnnlngham, Robert, Deck Daniel, Wadsworth, Engine Davis, William, Deck Day, lohn. Engine Derke, Michael. En^ne Dt^lns, WOUam, Stewai^ ,^Maxittid,£nilkie: ' A Seniority Upgrading Program George Silfost Seafarer George Silfast, 34, has been sailing with the SIU since 1968. A Ma-_ rine Corps veteran, Brother Silfast ob­ tained his AB ticket at Piney Point in 1974. A native of California, Brother Silfast now lives in San Francisco and ships from that port. Fete «Stanfield Seafarer Pete Stanfield, 22, grad­ uated from the Harry Lundeberg School in New Or­ leans in 1970. Sail­ ing as an AB, Brother Stanfield ships from the port of New Orleans. A native of New Orleans, Brother Stan­ field now lives in Denham Springs, La. % M Clarence McMulUn Seafarer Clarence McMullin sailed with the SlU-affiliated IBU for 13 years before ship­ ping out with the SIU in 1969. Broth­ er McMullin, who sails in the steward department, up­ graded to Cook and Baker at Piney Point earlier this year. A native of New Orleans, he ships out of that port. Allan Ames Seafarer Allan Ames, 20, joined the SIU in 1971 when he graduated from the Harry Lundeberg School. Brother Ames re­ turned to Piney Point to study for his AB ticket be­ fore attending the 'A' Seniority Pro­ gram. A native of Maryland, Brother Ames ships out of the port of San Fran­ cisco. Simonetti, Jos^^, Simpson, %nigeon, Following arei :::PA>Xeith,B^ . ^ Smith,' D. B., Steward who have completed the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program. Smith, R<diert, Deck Spell, G^, Engine Jor^n, Carson, Deck ^iranito^ John, Ehg^ Escudero, Tomas, l^ine ;^e!I, Jmieph, Deck Kegney, Thomas, Ei^ne Atoneymaker, Em«^^ Ewing, Larry, Stew^ Spencer, H. D., Ei^e Keith, Robert, Deck ' Moore, C.M,, Deck „ Farmer, William, Deck Moore, George, peck < StanfieM, Pete, Deck KeI%,lohn, Deck Fila, Marion, Deck tauter, David, Engine Moore, William, Deck KeiIy,Tobn, Deck Frost, Stephen, Deck Stevens, puane. Deck Kern«^l^nl, Mortier, William, Deck Galka, Thomas, Eiigiiier Svoboda, Kvetoslav, Elaine Klrluwy, Charles, Engine Moufon, Terry, Engine Galliano, Miarco, Dwk ;! Szelbert, Stephen, Steward I^oble, Mickey, Deck Kifiiesoii, L. Q., peck - v ^ : Garay, Sieplien, ilecfc; Tanner, Leroy, I^gine Painter, Philip, Engine Knight, Ddnald, Engine Garcia, Robert, Deck Thomas Robert, En^e Palonmbis, Nikolaos, Enj^ne Konefes, Johnnie, Deck Giliiant, Robert, Steward TO Deck 4' papageoigion,DindtdCKS,Bn^^ KmiCj Lawrence^, De^ Gotay, Raul, Steward Tiainor, Robert^ Deck Parker^ JtKon, Deck KuiidraLToSiephv Ste^^ Trott, Llewellyn, Engine Laner, Ronnie, Engine Gnthani, Patrick, Deck 'Petrick, L., Engine Utteriback, Lany, Deck Poletti, Piarangelo, Deck LeClair, Lester, Steward Grimes, M. R., Deck yoin, Thomas, D^k Eehmsnn; Artliur, Deck v E—rn^siy'lENscK ine VaKon, Sidney, Engine Lentscfa,EU|k!cM^ Deck Hart, Ray, Deck BIpley, William, Dkk Vanyi, Thonu^ Steward Lundeman, Low^ Deck | Hawker, Patrfck, Deck yukmir, George, Deck ' . \ IValker, Marvin, Engine * ytanning, Henry, Steward Robicck, James, Deck He!ck,C3rToU,Deck Wambach, Albert, Deck Marcus, M. A, Deck Heller, Douglas, Steward le . .. Wayman, Lee, Deck McAndrew, Martin, Eii^e Rodri^ez, Robert, Humason, Jon, Deck Ksai McCahe, John, Engine Hummetick, Jdmes, Jr., i fue ' Wllsou, y Richard, Steward Sabb,CaldweU,Jr. McCabe,T. J., Engine Hutchinson, Richard. Jr., i AV^e, John^ Deck McMullin, Clarence, Steward Salley, Rdbeit, Jr., Ivey,D,; Woodhouse, i McParland, James, Eagiue Shipboard Meeting on the Thomas Jefferson •' i I I The Ship's Committee of the 04 SS Thomas Jeffersoh (Waterman) sailed from Mobile to the Far East before payoff In the port of New York. The committee consists of, from left standing: Oiler Earl Adams, engine delegate; 2nd Cook and Baker Claude Holiings, steward delegate. Bosun A. J. DotI, ship's chairman. Sitting Is AB Frank Russo, deck delegate. March, 1975 Holding a shipboard meeting on the SS Thomas Jefferson (Waterman) Is New York Port Agent Leon Hall (I. standing) telling his Brothers of the Sea the vital Importance of voluntarily donating to SPAD so as to Insure passage of the Oil Bill In Congress. The vessel, on the Far East run. paid off In the •port of Brooklyn. N,Y. recently. Page 11 r �-.V I AT SEA Brother Tells About the Sea Puts It Down in Verse SS Carolina Recertified Bosun Roberto Zaragoza and Seafarers aboard the SS Carolina (Puerto Rico Marine), nee SS Transidaho, gave the vessel's steward department a standing ovation of thanks for the "superb excellence of the Christmas and New Year's dinners" served. Chief steward aboard is Brother J. DeLise. SS Pennmar "Nineteen women at Kings Point are being trairied as merchant marine offi­ cers," noted the C4 SS Pennmar's (Calmar Line) Educational Director Frank Holland recently at a shipboard meeting chaired by Recertified Bosun William Morris. The Pennmar was on a voyage to Richmond, Calif, from Baltimore and on to Portland, Ore. SS Ultramar Recertified Bosun Lester R. Smith of the new OBO SS Ultramar (Westchester Marine) says the "morale of the crew was good after being at anchor in the Persian Gulf for 33 days." The vessel docked in Jacksonville on Feb. 13 before layup. w S' SS Newark "The crew (on the SS Newark) was all prepared for the frigid weather of Alaska but instead there w^ a heat wave of 27 degrees and even above freezing at times," relates Bosun Claude R. Chandler. "But about a month ago (Jan. 2) it was in the minus 40s in Anchorage. We were all (fortunately) caught with our long Johns on." The Newark was taken out of a Richmond, Calif, shipyard for the 17-day trip to Seattle and Alaska. On Feb. 2 she was returned to the shipyard for a 30-day major overhaul. SS Monficello Victory Carrying 49,000 tons of oil, the SS Monticello Victory traveled from the Per­ sian Gulf to the United Kingdom last month. Ifc- "I've written verses about every ship I've ever served on and every crew I've ever served with," said Brother John McAvoy, who attended the Lundeberg School as an upgrader to earn his QMED and Lifeboatman endoi^^cments. "The idea behind my writing is to make the men laugh or, maybe, to make them think." Seafarer McAvoy, who is one of 13 children and was orphaned at the age of eight, has spent most of his life sail­ ing. He dropped out of high school dur­ ing World War II to join the Navy. He remained in the Navy during the Korean conflict and then became a Seafarer in the merchant marine. It was during his time in the Navy that McAvoy acquired what has become his trademark to those who know him—a diamond earring which he wears in his left ear. Brother McAvoy and several of his friends had shore leave in San Francisco during World War II, and they were all reminiscing about friends who had died in combat. "The, waitress asked us why we didn't do something that would in­ sure those guys were never forgotten," he explained, "§o we all took up a col­ lection and bought these earrings; one for each of us. And everyone of us wears one in his left ear to this very day in memory of our friends." In his travels as a Seafarer, Brother McAvoy has visited almost every port in the world and he has a special mem­ ory of each ship on which he's served. "My first trip was on the Nankdto Vic­ tory—she was scrapped just a year ago. Then there was my first voyage on the SS Sea-Land Finance Burial services at sea for Seafarer William L. Wharton of the SS Sea-Land Finance were held as he was committed to the deep off the stem of the vessel. Recertified Bosun James Pulliam said OS Wharton died on Jan. 15. Arriving from the Far East in Seattle on Feb. 2, the Sea-Land Finance paid off in Oakland on Feb. 7. Seafarer John McAvoy Jeff Davis. I wrote "Raven" after that trip. My second time out on the Jeff Davis they scrapped her too; and I wrote "Death of a Lady" for her. I guess my favorite ship is the Asbury Victory. After all, I made three trips to Viet Nam on her; one during the Tet Offensive. We were on the Saigon River right in the middle of that. So I came through a lot with the Asbury Victory. I fell over­ board off the Del Alba in 1969 and floated for two hours until I was rescued. That's the loneliest I've ever been. I was terrified. I guess Fll always remember the Del Alba too." Seafarer McAvoy wrote "Raven" after the captain of the Jeff Davis drove the bird off of the ship. Immediately a gale blew up, damaging the ship. She had to put into Capetown, South Africa for repairs. "Oh, I believe that captain caused that gale by driving that bird off," said John. "Yes, I'm just super­ stitious enough to believe that." poe mm ThroughouttheGulf Ports she was trying to say, > 'lliat her intentions were not to get umierway. • v 1. It seemed aliuOst that she was aware, • ; f SS Overseas Juneau Recertified Bosun James C, Baudoin and Seafarers aboard the tanker SS Overseas Juneau (Maritime Overseas) spread the blanket recently to collect cash to buy the retiring ship's master, Capt. John P. Sterritt, a going-aWay gift. After a payoff in East Point, N.J., they "set sail" for a port of call last month in South Africa. SS Delta Paraguay On the high seas bound for Africa last month, shipmates of the C3 SS Delta Paraguay (Delta Line) got the thanks of Recertified Bosun George A. Burch for donations on the death of the mother of crewmember Floyd J. Peavy, deck delegate. SS Long Beach "Ah Sai Wong (steward delegate) is making his last trip to sea and will retire in April 1975. We will all miss Wong and his happy smile for everyone at all times. A better shipmate would be hard to find," writes ship's chairman Recer­ tified Bosun Manuel Landron of the C4 SS Long Beach (Sea-Land). And witheach revolution of her powerful wheel, ' Brings her even closer to that Kachsiung Deal. ' , ' ~ With her cargo gone and little or no fuel, ' V." . Up that river she'll go and it seem so cruel. " To leave her alone in that graveyard of ships, Her crew then departing and continue their chips., • mmm ^ J ./U, - She should be.given that feeling that somebody cared. Take one look at her White Diamond Stack, She and some sisters won't be coming back. And remember the jobs that she so willfully gave us, One minute of Silence, The End of Jeff Davis. • t Politics Is Porkchops Donate to SPAD Page 12 Seafarers Log �• • V" •A.. ASHORE Cape Hatteras, N.C. Recertified Bosun Leyal Joseph, AB Leonard Grove, deck delegate, and other Seafarers aboard the SS Boston (Sea-Land) helped to save the 300-foot Pana­ manian-registered SS Marthos from sinking here recently when the flooded merchant vessel radioed an SOS to the U.S. Coast Guard as she took on gale-force 20-foot waves. Just as it was getting dark, a Coast Guard chopper lov/ered emergency pumps to the stricken ship with her 25 passengers. Then the Boston crew assisted in controlling the flooding in a few minutes. The Marthos put in to the port of Philadelphia and the Boston paid off later in New York. Washington, D.C. This youngster executes a perfect two-fisted attack on the Thanksgiving turkey. He was one of 50 orphans from the Holt Children's Service in Vietnam who were invited to spend Thanksgiving with the crews of the Seatrain Washington and Seatrain Louisiana. Orphans, Seatrain Crews Enjoy a'Family Dinner' (The following story was written and sent to the LOG by Seafarer Roy R. Thomas, chief steward aboard the SS Seatrain Louisiana. The accompanying photos were taken by Andrew Z. Stec, third mate aboard the Louisiana.) "Thanksgiving Day 1974 found the SS Seatrain Louisiana and the SS Sea­ train Washington moored one ahead of the other and working cargo in Saigon, the Republic of Viet Nam. "Captain Gene Laski of the SS Sea­ train Louisiana decided we needed a •family dinner' on this particular holi­ day. A 'family dinner' to Capt. Laski, being a family man, is 'with children' and he decided to contact the American Embassy to see if he could arrange to 'borrow' some children for this occa­ sion. "The embassy put Capt. Laski in touch with the Holt Children's Service of Saigon and the result was 50 aban­ doned and orphaned children from that organization as guests for dinner. "But Capt. Laski is not just a 'family man,' he is also a 'practical family man' and so he appealed to Capt. George Walker of the SS Seatrain Washington to help him entertain his guests. Also a family man, Capt. Walker gladly in­ vited 25 of the children to dinner on his ship and the party was on! "The 50 children, aged 6 to 10 years, had a great time on the ships. Even though their knowledge of English was limited, affection and compassion knew no language barriers. "First, the children were hosted to Cokes and 7-Up on the bridge where they used the ship's whistle and binocu­ lars. Then they were given a tour of the ship which ended in the Crew's and Saloon Messrooms where the steward department gave their all-out effort, and a good time (and dinner) was had by all. After dinner, each child was given a small bag of candy, nuts and fresh fruit. "So Capt. Laski had his dinner and the children found men who indeed 'spoke their language' in the crews of these two ships." U.S. Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Owen W. Siler declared last month that" there will be "more and varied problems in the future with the safe handling, transportation and stowage of vast quantities of hazardous cargo." In a speech here before the directors of the National Cargo Bureau, Inc., Adm. Siler cited as potential problem areas, cargoes which can endanger persormel, vessels, the environment and the economy. Raleigh„N.C. The USS Monitor has been named America's first "Marine Sanctuary." The sunken hulk of the historic Civil War ironclad gunboat, was popularly known in her time as "the cheesebox-on-a-raft." The celebrated warship, in history's initial naval battle between armored battle­ ships on Mar. 9, 1862, encountered the Confederate ironclad ram, the CSS Merrimac near Hampton Roads, Va., and in a five-hour epic engagement, drove her off. U.S. Secretary of the Interior Rogers C. B. Morton designated the 172-foot, 900-ton Monitor and the ocean area where she rests 220 feet down, 16 miles south-southeast of Cape Hatteras, N.C., a "Unique Marine Sanctuary." "Marine Sanctuary" means that the U.S. National Oceanographic and Atmo­ spheric Administration will safeguard the wreck site and controT archaeological exploration. In the summer of 1973, a Duke University team aboard the research vessel, the SS Eastward, using sonar, a magnetometer, underwater TV photos and mechanical scoops—which brou^t up bits of coal and pine—unearthed the wreck. Early last year a team aboard the SS Alcoa Seaprobe confirmed the find with hundreds of photos. On the night of Dec. 31, 1862 in a gale, the Monitor lost her rudder, was swamped and foundered with 16 crewmembers into Diamond Shoals, N.C. The U.S. Navy carried the Monitor—^which sounded the death knell for wooden, warships under sail—on its Roll of Ships until Sept. 30, 1953 when she was declared "Out of Commission." • X 1> ti-4. Lorain, Ohio The American Shipbuilding Co. called back to work 200 shipbuilders for winter repair jobs on 14 Great Lakes vessels recently. Also, construction is moving on the first of three 1,000-foot self-unloading ore ships. More than a dozen freighters are wintering here. Nigeria Carrying concrete-coated steel pipe for use in the oil fields here, is the 15,019 dwt SS Marymar (Delta Line ) at 17 knots. •11 Boston, England "Gargon, another plate of that delicious turkey please!" Chief Steward Roy Thomas takes orders from a few of his 25tiny Thanksgi ving guests aboard the Seatrain Louisiana. March, 1975 English historian Martin Middlebrook author of the recent books "The First Day of the Somme", and "The Nuremberg Raid" and now in the process of re­ searching the World War II story of Allied Convoys Sc. 122 and HX. 229 in the Battle of the North Atlantic in early March 1943, is again asking Seafarers for help in his research. "The 104-ship convoys sailed from New York and lost 22 merchant ships be­ tween them to Nazi U-boats before reaching England. Since 25 of the merchant vessels and three of the naval escorts in the convoys were American, Middlebrook writes to the LOG, "I'm anxious to describe fully this American participation and I'm appealing to readers of the Seafarers LOG who took part to help me by giving their personal experiences." "In particular, I'm hoping to trace men who served on the destroyers, the USS Babbitt and USS Upshur and the U.S. Coast Guard cutter the USS Ingham, or any of the U.S. merchant ships involved, especially from the SS Harry Luckenbach, SS Matthew Luckenbach, SS Irenee Du Pont, SS Granville, SS James Oglethrope, SS Walter Q. Gresham and SS William Eustis, all of which were sunk. Also other U.S. and Panamanian ships in the two convoys were the SS Daniel Webster, the SS Eastern Guide, SS Gulf Disc, SS Hugh Williamson, SS Jean, SS Kofresi, SS McKeesport, SS Margaret Lykes, SS Pan Rhode Island, SS Permian, SS Robert Howe, SS Stephen C. Foster, SS Vistula, SS Alcedo, SS Bonita, SS Cartago and the SS El Mundo. He concludes; "If any of your members are able to help, could they please write to me giving, initially just their name and address and their ship or position in March 1943. Twill ihen give them more details of the information I am seeking." His address is: Martin Middlebrook, 48 Linden Way, Boston, Lincolnshire PE 21, 9DS, England. His phone number is: Boston STD Code 0205-4555. The new book entitled "Convoy" is set for publication here in 1977. Page 13 • '-'J • �Action Now for Healthy Merchant Marine In recent weeks an already slump- ' And, at present 20 countries have Had President Ford not vetoed the mediately entering round three in this ing tanker market has gotten increas- impost some sort of cargo prefer- oil bill the U.S. would now have fight, and will not stop until cargo ingly worse. Obviously diere are ence requirement for their merchant cargo preference legislation on the preference becomes law, valuable books. And, although the SIU is im- time has been lost by the veto. many contributing factors to this fleets. Add this to the fact that the Jones problem, both of a national and inter­ Act, one of the most important pro­ national nature; however the SIU tectorates of the U.S. merchant ma­ feels that actions by the present Ad­ rine is constantly being threatened, ministration in certain areas, and a it is easy to see why the maritime in­ lack of action in others, have now dustry is beset with problems. caused the situation to reach a crisis To further complicate the difficul­ stage. ties, many foreign countries, especial­ Perhaps the single most damaging ly communist-controlled nations such action affecting the tanker industry as the Soviet Union and Poland, have has been President Ford's veto, last been increasing their cargo-carrying Dec. 30, of the Energy Transporta­ operations on the high seas, and they tion Security Act of 1974. This piece have done so by engaging in nonof legislation, which had widespread support in both Houses of Congress, national trade; that is, carrying cargo would have given a much needed between two other countries and not boost not only to the American tank­ calling at any of their own ports. er fleet itself, but to the shipbuilding For example the Far Eastern industry as well, which had many Steamship Co. (FESCO), one of 16 tanker orders ready to fill. Soviet state-owned shipping compa­ The effects of this veto, coupled nies, in the U.S. Pacific trades alone with a worldwide tanker market has increased its container capacity slump, have been devastating. It was from none in 1970 to nearly 20,000 a major cause for the shutdown of twenty-foot equivalents on seven dif­ the Seatrain Shipbuilding facilities in ferent service routes in 1974. These Brooklyn, N.Y., and the furloughing routes run between various U.S. Pa­ of 1,800 SIU-aflBliated UIW mem­ cific ports and Japan, Hong Kong, bers. It has been a significant cause Taiwan, Malaysia, Singapore, Thai­ for the large layoffs at other ship­ land and Indonesia—not one Rus­ yards throughout the country, most sian port being serviced in either di­ notably the Newport News Ship­ rection. building Co. in Newport News, Va. In the U.S. East Coast-European and the Todd Shipyards in San Pedro, trade from 1970 to 1974, container Calif. These facilities had been count­ capacity of the Polish Ocean Lines ing on the oil bill to bring about an has risen from none to over 10,000 increased demand for the tankers twenty-foot equivalents and its fleet they were building. in this route is comprised of 18 dif­ Of course the veto also assured that ferent vessels. Similarly, in the U.S. many laid-up American tankers East Coast-European trade, Baltat1 am a recently retired Seafarer and T am receiving my SIU would remain at their docks instead pension regularly for which I am very grateful. It would be lantic Line, another Russian stateof carrying some of the oil cargo the very hard to get along on our Social Security aldne. As it is^ owned carrier, has increased in just bill would have provided for Ameri­ thoughf vwth my ih^ fnm the Union^ we one year, 1973-1974, its number of are enjoying my retirement vet)'much. can-flag ships. This has combined sailings by 200 percent and its trailer I wish to thank everyone in the SIU, and say hello to my with an overall drop-off in oil con­ capacity by 300 percent to 12,000 old shipmates and brother Seafarers. temall sumption, to create a crisis within twenty-foot equivalents annually. the industry of very large propor­ The reason for this sharp rise in tions. trade by these non-national carriers The problems within the tanker is obvious, undercutting rates. In field, however serious, pose just one 1973 in the Japanese/U.S. trade, threat to the stability and future of FESCO undercut the U.S. and Ja­ the American maritime industry. The panese rates from 13 to 21 percent. 3y partidpating in the programs at the Harry Lundeberg continuing rise in the use of foreignSchool, I, PS a Seafarer, have been able to advance myself And, in the U.S./West German trade, flag and third-flag carriers to trans­ both vocationally and academically. On the vocational level, the Russians, Polish and other nonI have gotten my OMED rating through the School, and as a port U.S. cargo, in many instances national carriers undercut the U.S. result now have better employment opportunities at a higher undercutting conference rates, if left and West German rates by from 20 to wage. And, the School, has also enabled me to improve my unchecked, may ultimately destroy as high as 33 percent. academic skills. the U.S. merchant marine. The Federal Maritime Commis­ I hold the Harry Lundeberg School in the highest regards Over the past few years many sion must look into the situation as and feel indebted to its faculty for their assistance. foreign countries have begun to well as the U.S. Congress. Senator The S<^od's adminkttatm^^ and academic strengthen their merchant fleets. This Inouye (D-Hawaii) recently intro­ :staff is also to be com.mended for the School's success arid its has been manifested in various ways, duced a bill which would deal with many aehieyemerit^i^ past, present and, I am sure, in the future. but probably the two most important the problem. And a bill which was areas have been in increased subsidies Sincerely, m not acted on in the last Congress . by the governments, and the require­ Bob6dodruiri should be again introduced, prohibit­ Eufaula, Alpi. ment that a certain percentage of a ing non-nationals from charging any coimtry's water-borne imports and rate lower than the lowest corres­ exports be reserved for ships sailing ponding rate of the national-flag fleets under that country's flag. in a given trade with the U.S., unless A recent study done for the Mari­ ^ Official Publi^tion of^ha Seafarer^ fntematlonat UDloh of ? they first justified that lower rate. North Arnerica, Atlantic Qutf. takai, anti Inland Watara DIstritdr time Administration has shown that AFLCIO Aside from this, the Congress must both Great Britain and Japan have again pass some form of cargo pref­ Executiva.edird,^ supported their merchant marines Paul Hall, Ptosiasnt erence legislation, and President Ford with over $500 million in assistance c«i Tanner. FwcoWva V/ca-Prea/deni garl Shapard. Vtee-Presiam must sign it this time. And, the Gov­ annually, while countries such as Joo OIGiorflio. Secfe.'srv-T/^aat/.-ar Undssy Wifllarr.a, Vice-Pwsldeiit ernment has to continue to refuse to Frank Drorak. Vicc-Prosldant Paul Droiak. V/Ca-Fr#s/tfen« Spain and France have given $200 ^ant waivers to the Jones Act which Published monthly by Seafarens international Unioh, Atlantic; million and $400 million per-year is vital to the protection of aU do­ 'Gulf, Cat^s: and Tnlahd Waters: District/, AFL'CIO 675 Fourth 'KM Avenue, BrooWyrii N.Y. 11232- Tel, 499.6600. Second class respectively. This is in addition to mestic shipping. postage paid at Brodklyrt.' N.Y. other aids such as tax exemptions and Action must be taken in these subsidized credit for the construction areas to insure a healthy future for of ships. the American maritime indust^. I Page 14 Seafarers Log 3»SiiSS||:,, -ill �Foreign Maritime Subsidy Study Finds $2-Billion Given 7 Nations Direct and indirect subsidies amount­ ing to more than $2-biIlion are pro­ vided by certain major foreign maritime coimtries annually for their shipping and shipbuilding industries, according to a recent study conducted for the U.S. Maritime Administration. The countries named in the study were Japan, Spain, Sweden, West Ger­ many, Norway, France and Great Bri­ tain. And, the study concluded that the $2-billion plus amount provided by these countries "tend, if anything, to understate the value of government as­ sistance to their maritime industries." The study reports that Japan pro­ vided $778-million in direct and indi­ rect subsidies for its maritime industry in the 12-month period ending March 1973. For the same period. Great Bri­ tain provided $587-milhon; France, nearly $500-million; Norway, $218miUion; Spain, $200-milUon; West Ger­ many, $150-million, and Sweden, $107million. According to the study, subsidies are paid by these countries through various means, such as: • Cargo preference rules with re­ spect to crude oil. MV Sam Laud to Join Lakes Fleet American Steamship Company, an SlU-contracted ship operator on the Great Lakes, is preparing to christen a $12 million, 634-foot self-unloading vessel this spring. Named the M/F Sam Laud, this diesel powered vessel will be able to carry 24,000 tons of iron ore pellets or 17,500 tons of coal which it can selfunload at the rate of 6,600 tons an hour. The hull for the new vessel was launched last November at the Sturgeon Bay, Wise, yard of the Bay Shipbuilding Corp. American Steamship of Chicago, a subsidiary of General American Trans­ portation Corp. (GATX), operates 17 SlU-contracted vessels on the Lakes, including the 704-foot H. Lee White which was just launched last June. JM/V Sam Laud is side launched in Sturgeon Bay, Wise. Report Discusses Health Consequences of Alcohol and liver disorders. Gener­ Alcohol Use ally it has been held that excessive in-, The article reproduced below deals with some of the health consequences of alcohol use. Periodically the Sea­ farers Log will run similar articles as a service to SIU members who may be interested in the effects of alcohol and the problems of alcohol abuse. There have been a number of ad­ vances in knowledge concerning the health consequences of alcohol use since publication in 1971 of the First Special Report to the U.S. Congress on Alcohol and Health from the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare. Some of these include: Alcohol and cancer. Studies have im­ plicated the excessive use of alcohol, especially when combined with smok­ ing, in the development of certain can­ cers. Cancers of the mouth, pharynx, larynx, and esophagus, and primary cancer of the liver appear to be related to heavy alcohol intake. Since so many heavy drinkers are also heavy smokers, it is hard to identify the influence of each habit independently in relation to cancer. Several means by which alco­ hol may exert a carcinogenic effect have been suggested and are being studied. Alcohol and the heart. There is evi­ dence that alcohol is not a significant risk factor associated with heart attack, which is more.accurately termed cor­ onary heart disease. On the other hand, clinical studies and experimental work on cardiomyopathy, a disease of the heart muscle, indicate that even moderate amounts of alcohol can stress tissue of the main heart muscle. In coronary heart disease studies, it was reported that persons who never drank have the sam& rates of heart at­ tack as those who drink at either lighter or heavier levels. However, former drinkers were more than three times likely to experience a heart attack as the other three groups. Possibly the former drinkers are in poorer health and therefore more susceptible to cor­ onary disease. take of alcohol by itself is not sufficient to produce cirrhosis and that other fac­ tors, particularly dietary deficiency, play a key role. However, a recent dem­ onstration of an animal model of alcohol-induced cirrhosis suggests that alcohol intake can produce cirrhosis even without malnutrition. Whatever the relation of malnutrition to alcoholic cirrhosis, it is now clear that persons without obvious signs of nutritional deficiency or other disease may have alcoholic hepatitis and are at risk of developing cirrhosis if they continue to drink; however, they can fully recover if they stop drinking. Aicohol and mortality. Studies of two general-population samples suggest that a substantial excess in early mor­ tality exists among frequent heavy drinkers and persons with serious drinking-related problems—a group comprising 2 or 3 percent of the tot^ adult population. For reasons as yet un­ explained, abstainers also, seem to have a higher early mortality rate than mod­ erate drinkers. • Fixed percentage construction subsidy for all types of ocean­ going vessels. Interest rate subsidies to ship­ owners. • Special depreciation and tax free proceeds of ship sales. • Tax incentives to sell a ship within 10 years of its purchase. • Exemption of ship sales from cap­ ital gains if reinvested in new ships. Commenting on subsidy programs, Edwin M. Hood, president of the Ship­ builders Council of America, affirmed that governments only provide sub­ sidies to support activities "deemed ad­ vantageous to the public good," and that maritime subsidies in industrialized countries around the world "serve well national interest." In addition to the thousands of jobs, a strong national maritime industry can generate on ships, in shipyards, and in many support industries. Hood pointed out that a nation's maritime industry makes "a positive contribution to the balance of international payments—a major consideration in these times of international monetary disturbances." Critics of the U.S. merchant marine who often cite its "prohibitive" cost to the U.S. Government, which provides about $500 million for yearly maritime " subsidies, should take note of the recent MARAD study and Hood's remarks. SHHRERS POUnOL HGTIVnY D0IH110N 679 FOURTH AVENUE BROOKLYN, N. T. 11232 "*20^ Data. Contributor's Name . .State' .Zip Code SPAD Is a separata VotpretblCl) fund. Ki procaeds are used to furftar Nt'objects and purposes Includrng, but not llpilted to furtbiring the political, social and economic. Interests of Seafarer seamen, the preservation and furthering of tRe Amerlun Merchant Marine with Impdbved employment opportunities for seamen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connegdlon with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to politlciOl, candidates for elective office. Al| contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, lob discrimination, finai.cial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of membership in the Unto (SlUNA AGLIWO) or of employ­ ment. If a contribution is made by raaspp of the above improper CoMuct, notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD at the above address, cert|H|d matt, .within thirty days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if wvoluntary.'Support .SPAD'to protect: and further your economic, political and social Interests, Amerfeih trade union " ' i and' Seafarer " ' seamen. (A copy of our report filed with the appropriate supeiiA^n officer Is (or will be) available for purchase from the Superintendent of DocumenU, U.S. GoverniRce Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402.) Signature of SoJIcitor 1975 Port SPAD—For Job Security 4 $1,000 Scholarships Available to Students Two $1,000 Russell Bull College Scholarships will be awarded in May by the Amalgamated Meat Cutters Inter­ national Union (AFL-CIO). The annual scholarship awards are granted to undergraduate or graduate students, regardless of union affiliation, who have made an outstanding contri­ bution in the areas of civil rights and liberties. They must show financial need. All scholarship applications must be sent in by Apr. 15 to be considered by the union's Scholarship Program Com­ mittee. For further information and applica­ tion forms, contact the Amalgamated Meat Cutters International Union, Edu­ cation Department, 2800 N. Sheridan Rd., Chicago, Iff. 60657. Brother Richard Hutchinson, engine delegate aboard the 33 Warrior, stand­ ing, gets ready to make a voluntary donation to SPAD in order to help his Union fight for favorable maritime legislation in the U.S. Congress. Page 15 March, 1975 •'rlU , �NY Meeting: Seafarers Listen to Bosuns i .i r -f " ii • i I II- ii Every month, on the first Monday after the first Sunday, the port of New York holds its general membership meeting. As is the case with member­ ship meetings in other ports, the New York meeting provides a forum for a discussion of problems concerning the Union and the maritime industiy, and gives k^^cmbers the right to voice their opinions on Union policies, and to make motions subject to approval of the membei^iili. • However, much more takes place at the monthly New York meeting. Sea­ farers who have gone through the Bosuns Recertification Program re­ ceive their Recertification cards, and have an opportunity to speak to the membership and voice their feelings about the two-month program in which they participated. Each month another group of Sea­ Seafarer George Silfast, who participated in the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program, walks to the front of the Union Hall to farers receives their full Union receive his full 'A' Union Book during March membership meeting. i t-f Pensioner Rupert Jackson speaks to the membership after receiving his first pension check. Seniority Upgrader Clarence McMullin (left) receives firefighting cer­ tificate from Union Representative George McCartney. it: •1 • »' . FINANCIAL REPORTS. TTie constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every three months, which are to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A quarterly finance committee of rank and file members, elected by the membership, makes examination each quarter of the finances, of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recom­ mendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disburse­ ments of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available, at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracu are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the sh^wners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. Ine proper address for this is: Frank Droxak, Chaimuui, Scafareis Appeals Board 275 - 2Mt Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. II215 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing dirmUy to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. Seafarer Pete Stanfield tells fellow brothers what 'A' Seniority Program meant to him after he received his full 'A' Book at March meeting. 'A' Seniority Upgrader Allan Ames speaks, to the membership after re­ ceiving his full 'A' Book. ^ 0 EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, 1960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Log policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex and national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION — SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including but not limited to furthering the political, social and economic interests of Seafarer seamen, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of member­ ship in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. Support SPAD to protect and further your economic, political and social interesU, American trade union concepts and Seafarer seamen. If at any time a Seafarer feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he hw been denied his constitutionai right of access to Union records or information, he should immediately notify SIU President Paul Hail at headquarters by certified mail, return recei^ nquested. �< . Seniority Graduates and Elect Committees Books after going through the onemonth *A' Seniority Upgrading Prognim. This group is also given ^e opportunity to address the member­ ship and describe their feelings and what they have learned by participat­ ing in the pjogram. At the March meeting, ftiose at­ tending elected fellow Seafarers to the Quarterly Financial Committee. The Financial Committees, which reriew the Union's finances for previous months, are elected at New Yorit meetings four times a year. Also, at the conclusion of each membership meeting bosuns who are present hold a special meeting to elect a three-man committee which chooses the next group of Seaftirers to go through the Bosuns Recertification Program. These are just two more ways in Hliich all members participate in Union democracy. f Seafarers attending March New York meeting exercise their role in Union democracy by electing members to the Quarterly Financial Committee. SlU President Paul Hall tells member­ ship that while the maritime industry is currently going through some hard times, it is very important that we re­ main united and buckle down to solve our problems. i 1 I Port Agent Leon Hall (top left) delivers shipping and registration report. Recertified Bosuns Richard Chiassoh, John McCollom and William Mitchell (left to right) address the membership and describe to their fellow brothers what the two month Recertification Program meant to them. i- - J- • i-i At left, members select seven men out of those who threw in for job of working on the Quarterly Financial Committee. At right, committee prepares to review Union's finances for previous months. They are (seated clockwise, from the front, left) Robert Gorbea; Herwood B. Walters; William Koflowitch; Jose Aguiar; Ivan Buckley, and Walter Gustavson. Standing are Anthony Goncalyes (right) chairman, talking with Jim Maribo, from the Secretary-Treasurers office about some details of the work. I 5 iiI'i Following conclusion of general meeting the bosuns in attendance met to elect special three-man committee to choose the next class to participate in the Recertification Program, they are (from left to right) Recertified Bosun Al Whitmer; Frank Rodriguez, and Recertified Bosun Bo Karlsson. March, 1975 Page 17 �: • •- ' 'V':.! ' '*• ' : ' : 7-"" ;I '>•* • -;,• • • . :'. ... •''• 'i-:- •' . ; '•,.•/ !'' V r'ri , foUowifl^ members have had their heneiK: payments heW up becimje fth^y lalted to supply complete hiformalion wh^ fiMpg their claims. Fle^; icohwct"TomCfamOfdat(212)499-66(1®. ' iNAME,, %!>• fNegroii, M. " jBuscigIio,G.T. |Balog,R. taes,W. Haskinson, H. Frazier, T.E. 'Defreitas,E.' ii ••-• Lundeberg Graduates ABs Grouching (far right) Paul Aiiman, instructor of the AB course at the HLSS, poses with his current class this month of (sitting I. to r.): Stephen Parr; Cy Perkins: Pedro Sanchez; Neftaii Santana; Ronald Smith; Mark Foxrog; and Aiiman. in the middie row (i. to r.) are: Duane Ostrander; James Braddy; James Zeigenhagen; Edward Tyiutki; Raiph Smith, and Michaei Tuttie. Taking up the rear are (i. to n): David Barber; David Burgess; Daniei Marcus, and Ronaid Giiiette. Liberty Ship Mocfefs Are Now Up for Sale Three types of five-inch Liberty ship models are now available to those who make a donation to the Propeller Qub of the Port of New York. As part of the UJS. Bicentennial Cele­ bration in 1976, the club wiU use the donations to help sponsor the Hall of American Maritime Enterprise Exhibi­ tion set for the Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C. The permanent exhibit at the mu­ seum will cover U.S. maritime history from colonial days to the present. More than 2,700 of the 18,865 dwt "ugly ducklings," as the Liberty ships were called, were built between 1941 and 1945. They carried troops, tanks. planes and arms from the North Afri­ can Invasion and Murmansk run to the taking of Okinawa in the Pacific. Some Libertys even served in the Kor­ ean War and were pressed into use when the Suez Canal was closed in 1956. Today 41 of the 10-11 knot vessels ply the world's oceans, mostly under the flags of Russia, China and Poland. Laid up are 118 Libertys in the U.S. National Defense Reserve Fledt. Seafarers who sailed on them may re­ call the full-scantling ships with their raked stem and cruiser, stern, deck house, seven watertight bullheads, 2,500 hp, single stack, cargo booms and fore and aft gims. Sam Houston Committee Jr.T. Desmor,R. ,J, Coats, B. 7pherty,A. Goodwin, TSproul,A. 5egrest,H. . *arker, J. • -D. ^e,R.L. Eustache.F. rbomas,E, flolcomb, L ; 583-46-9964 26i2-24-4439 . ' 300-30-5462 . ^ ^ •264-48-7570 f^35-52-6861 . 1226-18-2628 -< ? 1219-12-3298 071-48-6517 J I „ 379-34-0945 .5^ • 425.20-1925 ..I' -116-46-3030 , „ 488-50-4591 . 466-48-8224 462-26-3580 -460-40-0991 - 371-16-1264 i 453-86-2427 263-64-5291 > : .- • 248-14-1333 - -. ly 054-40-2859 ,' J 223-60-2852 ;:'/".J.: U- 'h'* 1 068-48-0874 " '' 232-30-1704 ' 271-48-0442 ^ UiW A&G A&G UIW IBU IBU IBU IBU A&G IBU A&G A&G UIW A&G UIW IBU UIW Maritime Overseas Wages Unclaimed wages are being held by Maritime Overseas Corporation for the Seafarers listed below. Anyone appear­ ing on this list is asked to ^contact: Paymaster, Maritime Overseas Corp., 511 Fifth Ave., New York, N.Y.10017 Seafarers should supply the following information to the Paymaster: the vessel/vessels upon which employed; ratings and dates, and social security number. M. Aguirre B. Ayala I. Bailey D. Balerio Recertified Bosun Otto Pederson (left) ship'.s chairman of the LASH SS Sam Houston (Waterman) with the Ship's Committee. From left are: OS Thomas Baker, deck delegate; Chief Steward Thomas Liies, secretary-reporter; Utility Messman Ambrosio Fachini, steward delegate, and Chief Electrician Phillip Painter, educational director. The ship paid off Jan. 14 in the port of Brook­ lyn, N.Y. • SOCIAL SECURlTy # T.BaUard N. L, Bergeron J. Brady H. L. Brass J. Brewer L. O. Bumatay J. A. Burkette H. Butts F.Catalan C. Chatelain H. B. Cooper R. Cunningham LUiaz V. C. Dowd O. H. Dowd J. J. Doyle C. Duncan B. Elfstrom HI S.D.ErUch H. Evans D. E. Fant L. S. Faunce F. Ferron T.Flynn D.W.Foley A. E. Foster B. Fowler D. Green G.J.Gonzalez O. Gonzalvez H. Goto J.Haeuptle E.Han D. L. Handley T.Harada A. Henderson R.Hood W. Hudson G.James T. C. Johnson K.L.Key Y.Kusomoto J. G. Leech A. Lindsey B. Loane F. J. Manchak E. Maxwell F. Mayer S. Mc Gowan J.McLain E. S. Molten M.Nash R. E. Ohler M.Omura R. O'Neal S. Orwiszewndd R. Pacheco J. W. Parsons E. Pence R. A. Peveto L.Pickhart C. Pierce K. Rankonen L. Relnchuck J.Reyes L.W.Rhew L. M. Richardson J. Robichaud M. Rodriguez J.Ruiz A. S. Rushing S.Ryan L. N.Scott H. L. Scypes J.Smith J; W.Smith W.K. Stone T. Thomas W. Thomas K. Treinman R. Valley W. R. Vanluyn O. K. Vasquez C. Veazle H. Warham W. A. Walker H.G. Weeks S. Whistler C..C. Williams G. Williams J.Williams L.C.Winfield E. WInslow G.Woods Wefding UpgradersGraduate UIW Layoff at Seatrain ."'-,r •k:S % • ' Continued from Page 5 erick B. Dent, Federal Energy chief Frank Zarb, Economic Adviser L. Wil­ liam Seidman, U.S. Office of Manage­ ment and Budget Director James Lynn and MARAD Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Maritime Affairs Robert J. Blackwell were among those also present at the meeting. With 1.2-niiIlion dwt or 42 U.S. tank­ ers laid up and UIW shipbuilders wait­ ing to complete the Stuyvesant, the SIU presented President Ford with pro­ posals (see story on Page 2) asking that a percentage of the country's oil im­ ports be carried in American-flagship bottoms and that a rebate of the oil ino^rt tariff be given to shippers who use these tankers. On Feb. 7 testifying in hearings in Washington, D.C. before Sen. Warren G. Magnuson's (D-Wash.) Senate Commerce Committee probing the "de­ pressed condition of the U.S. tanker industry and the impact of President Ford's energy proposals on that indus­ try", was Rep. Shirley Chisholm— whose district fl^ks the shut shipyard and who deplored the shipyard's closing. Previously on Jan, 23 immediately after the layoffs in the shipyard, a meet­ ing was held on Capitol Hill among officials of theSIU-UIW, Seatrain, Con­ gressional representatives of Brooklyn's Williamsburgh section, and the U.S. Government. From it a Federal task force was sent to the shipyard to investi­ gate the situation there and report to the government. Five more welding upgraders graduated this month from the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship at Piney Point, Md. They are (I. to r.) with their instruc­ tor, Lee De Masters (extreme left): Tom Curtis; Donald Cox; Jay Campbell; Ernie Moneymaker, and Edmund Soihet. Seafarers Log -ii;'..' '•••'••:••'I 7--. , 7. • , ' ' - �Digest of SlU Meetings V__ ULTRAMAR (Westchester Marine), January 26 — (Chairman, Recertified Bosun L. R. Smith; Secretary J. Pitetta; Educational Director S. K. Zemel. Chairman suggested that all crewmembers donate to SPAD as the money is needed to continue our fight in Wash­ ington to pass the oil bill. Some dis­ puted OT in deck department. Every­ thing running smoothly. SEA-LAND ECONOMY (Sea-Land Service), January 12—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun A. E. Bourgot; Secre­ tary L. Nicholas; Educational Director J. C. Speers; Deck Delegate J. H. Fullford; Engine Delegate J. Sanders; Stew­ ard Delegate J. W.' Watkins. Chairman held a discussion on the veto of the oil bill by President Ford. This news was received by the crewmembers with great disappointment. Chairman noted that the veto of the oil bill should make everyone realize the need for SPAD. Observed one minute of silence in mem­ ory of our departed brothers. S^A-LAND CONSUMER (SeaLand Service), January 12—Chairman, Recertified Bosun F. E. Pehler; Secre­ tary Charles J. Mitchell; Educational Director Ronald Voss; Deck Delegate R. Dougherty; Engine Delegate Robert Kelly; Steward Delegate Thomas Ven­ tura. No disputed OT. Received a tele­ gram from Headquarters on the veto of the oil bill by President Ford. Held a discussion on the gifts that wefe given to all crewmembers through the Inter­ national Seamen's Center in Houston, Tex. Will send the various clubs, churches and all who made it possible, thank-you cards. A vote of thanks to the steward department and to all dele­ gates for a job well done. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. PHILADELPHIA (Sea-Land Serv­ ice), January 5—Chairman, Recertified Bosun J. W. Allen; Secretary Paul Lopez; Educational Director Kasimirs Aharon; Deck Delegate Adrian J. Janacek; Engine Delegate James W. Duffy; Steward Delegate Ah You Soon. No disputed OT. Chairman reported for the Seafarers Log, "If the Congress thinks that the oil bill is for the coun­ try's interest, we think that it is worth fighting till the oil bill is completely ap­ proved." Next port Anchorage. THOMAS JEFFERSON (Waterman Steamship), January 25—Chairman • A. J. Doty; Secretary Floyd Mitchell, Jr.; Educational Director J. Brock; Deck Delegate F. Russo; Engine Delegate Earl Adams. Chairman reported that the Captain had to be put off in Wake Island due to a stroke and at last report had been flown to Hawaii and had taken a turn for the better. No dis­ puted OT. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Next port Charleston. OGDEN WILLAMETTE (Ogden Marine), January 2—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun E. K. Bryan; Secretary E. Kelly; Educational Director Wilkerson; Deck Delegate Martia Hammond; Engine Delegate A. J. Vogel; Steward Delegate S. A. Smith. No disputed OT. Crewmembers were sorry to hear that President Ford vetoed the oil bill. All crewmembers are voluntarily donating to SPAD and are concerned about the Union's future. Wish to thank President Paul Hall for his cablegram. 6SarchJ975 DEL SOL (Delta Steamship), Janu­ ary 19—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Ray Todd; Secretary Alton Booth; Ed­ ucational Director Randall E. Lawson. $275 in movie fund. Some disputed OT in deck and steward departments. Chairman held a discussion about the veto of the oil bill by President Ford. Everything running smoothly. GEORGE WALTON (Waterman Steamship), January 22 — Chairman, Recertified Bosun George E. Annis; Secretary John H. Ratliff; Educational Director Ross F. Lyle; Deck Delegate Larry Kunc; Engine Delegate R. Cefaratti; Steward Delegate Earl Gray, Sr. Chairman suggested that while in New York those members with depend­ ents stop at the Union Hall and fill out enrollment beneficiary cards. Suggested that crewmembers give to SPAD at pay­ off to help fight for a new oil bill. No disputed OT. Next port Baltimore. INGER (Reynolds Metal), January 19 — Chairman, Recertified Bosun Woodrow Drake; Secretary Duke Hall; Educational Director John Manen; Steward Delegate Joseph Simpson. Chairman read telegrams received from President Paul Hall on the passage in Congress of the oil bill and the veto by President Ford. Reviewed last Seafarers Log and urged all hands to read the Seafarers Log as this is the way to keep up with what is going on in the Union. Suggested that all donate to SPAD to keep up our fight for our fu­ ture and our jobs. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port Corpus Christi. SEA-LAND FINANCE (Sea-Land Service), January 26—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun J. W. Pulliam; Secretary Herb Knowles; Educational Director Jim Smitko; Deck Delegate J. Long; Engine Delegate D. Compeah; Steward Delegate A. P. Lopez. Some disputed OT in engine department. Burial Serv­ ices were held for Brother Bill Wharton on the stern of the ship. Next port Seattle. TAMARA GUILDEN (Transport Commercial), January 4—Chairman R. Christensen; Secretary N. Hatgimisios; Educational Director F. Rizzo. Chair­ man reported that two telegrams were received from President Paul Hall about the oil bill which was vetoed by Presi­ dent Ford. $10 in ship's fund. Some dis­ puted OT in deck department. A vote of thanks to the steward department for excellent Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners. TRANSHAWAH (Sea-Land Serv­ ice), January 12—Chairman, Recerti­ fied Bosun Victor Carbone; Secretary O. Vola; Educational Director W. Walla; Engine Delegate Herman Berg­ eron, Jr. A safety meeting was held on Saturday January 11, 1975 at 1515. Captain J. H. Morin, Chief Mate D. C. Goff and Bosun Victor Carbone met in the Captain's office. The following items were brought up and discussed: 1) Per­ sons opening and closing water tight doors. 2) Some of the wires on deck, etc. Some disputed OT in deck and engine departments.- A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Next port Baltimore. LONG BEACH (Sea-Land Service), January .12 — Chairman, Recertified Bosun M. Landron; Secretary J. E. Higgins; Engine Delegate M. Hall. $33.92 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Chairman held a discussion on the Pen­ sion bill as reported in the Seafarers Log. Ah Sai Wong is making his last trip to sea and the crewmembers will miss his happy smile that he had for everyone at all times. A better shipmate would be hard to find. Next port Oak­ land. SEA-LAND McLEAN (Sea-Land Service), January 12—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun David H. Berger; Secre­ tary T. R. Goodman; Educational Di­ rector W. J. Dunnigan. Chairman dis­ cussed telegram received from President Paul Hall on Energy Transportation Security Act, H.R. 8193 and posted same. It was suggested that all members donate to SPAD. Some disputed OT in deck department. A vote of thanks to the steward department. Official ship's minutes were also,received from the following vessels: SEA-LAND EXCHANGE ! :;:GALVEST0N • ^ : SEA-LAND VENTURE TRANSIDAHO DELTA SUD -i . • BETHFLOR T,. . -.-.I NFWrtRLR NEW ORLEANS ELIZABETHPORT iPENNMAR COLUMBIA LONG LINES SEA-LAND GALLOWAY WALTER RICE TRANSCOLUMBIA SCHUYLKILL JOHN PENN SEA-LAND RESOURCE DELTA MEXICO IBERVILLE JACKSONVILLE ARECIBO CONNECTICUT BROOKLYN BALTIMORE , MISSION SANTA INEZ ^^ . ^SUMMIT DELTA MAR . SEA-LAND PRODUCER LONG BEACH : ROBERT E. LEE GOLDEN DOLPHIN . ST. LOUIS CITRUS PACKER CHARLESTON . \ t EAGLE TRAVELER WILLIAMSBURGH SEA-LAND MARKET TAMPA COUNCIL GROVE ' . • LYMAN HALL RAPHAEL SEMMES J - SHOSHONE ROBERT TOOMBS AMERICAN EXPLORER DELTA NORTE 'l-, - . BOSTON ': , iULTRASEA ^ ^ ~ ' DELTA PARAGUAY (Delta Steam­ ship), January 5—Chairman, Recerti­ fied Bosun George Burch; Secretary W. J. Miles; Educational Director Frank W. Chavers; Steward Delegate B. A. Wright. $6.50 in ship's fund. No dis­ puted OT. Secretary read a telegram that was received from Headquarters pertaining to the oil bill. A vote of thanks to the crewmembers for their donations for Floyd Peavy whose mo­ ther passed away. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. ANCHORAGE (Sea-Land Service), January 30 — Chairman, Recertified Bosun Sven Jansson; Secretary A. Seda; Educational Director A. Moore; Deck Delegate Richard Mason. Chairman suggested that all crewmembers donate to SPAD to help secure their future. $5 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a.job well done. Five minutes of silence was observed in memory of our de­ parted brothers. Next port Elizabeth. SAM HOUSTON (Waterman Steam­ ship), January 11—Chairman, Recer­ tified Bosun Otto Pederson; Secretary Thomas Liles, Jr.; Educational Direc­ tor Phillip Painter; Engine Delegate Gary J. Bryant; Steward Delegate Ambrosio Fachini. Some disputed OT in deck and engine departments. Held a discussion on the veto of the oil bill by President Ford. Everything running smoothly. Next port Baltimore. VANTAGE DEFENDER (National Transport), January 3—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun M. E. Beeching; Secre­ tary R. Allen; Educational Director R. B. Honeycutt. No disputed OT. A vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. Everything running smoothly. SAN FRANCISCO (Sea-Land Serv­ ice), January 5—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Frank Teti; Secretary O. Smith; Educational Director R. Matthews; Deck Delegate M. Carlisle. $7 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck de­ partment. Chairman spoke on the com­ munications received from President Paul Hall on the passage in the Con­ gress of the oil bill and the veto by President Ford. He pointed out the need to support SPAD so we can carry on our fight to have this and other legisla­ tion of interest to the seamen brought to a successful conclusion. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job v/ell done. PENNMAR (Calmar Steamship), January 12 —Chairman, Recertified Bosun William Morris; Secretary B. J. McNally; Educational Director Frank Holland. Read about women being trained at Kings Point to be officers. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. DELTA MAR (Delta Steamship), January 12 — Chairman, Recertified Bosun R. Lambert; Secretary D. Col­ lins; Educational Director E. Synan; Engine Delegate M. Morris; Steward Delegate Peter Hammel. $6 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Held a discus­ sion on a telegram received from head­ quarters on the oil bill and on a later one received stating that President Ford would not sign the bill. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a fine Christmas dinner which was served by candle light. Next port, Nola. i i i:- .V, ,'v^V �.-j.vsr-v ••. ¥ >'• '•; .-'^ t; m: ' Kr " •:fO'- i^•. New SlU Pensioners 'n • Joseph J. •Tiger" Elarrison, 75, joined the SIU in 1938 in the port of Baltimore sailing as a bosun. He had sailed for 37 years. Brother Harri­ son also sailed with the International Seamens' Union in 1937 from the port of Tampa. During World War II, he was on the Mimnansk run to Russia in January 1943 sailing on the SS Yorkmar. Seafarer Harrison walked the picket line on beefs in New York, Houston and Baltimore. Born in Midland City, Ala., he is a resident of Ariton, Ala. About .the nickname, "Tiger", at 74 he was on the SS Walter Rice (Reynolds Met­ als) where he was noted as the "most aggressive man on the ship", accord­ ing to a feature story in the July 1973 issue of the LCXJ. A bachelor, he's looking forward to retirement in Hawaii "because of the beautiful girls there." i! #,••;. i. J -ft. 1 Emil J. Glaser, 52, joined the Union in the port of New Ydrk in 1953 sailing as a fireman-watertender. He had sailed for 25 years. In 1966 Brother Glaser graduated as a 2nd assistant engineer from the HLSS-MEBA District 2 Training School in Brooklyn, N.Y. Born in Virginia, he is presently a resident of Los Angeles. I i : i, V • •-[• 'f; ' John G. Deillnger, 62, joined the Union in 1943 in the port of Savan­ nah sailing as a jSreman-watertender. Born in North Carolina, he is now a resident of Mooresville, N.C. Wilbur W. Newson, 61, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1951 sailing as a bosun. Brother Newson also sailed for the Sailors Union of the Pacific from 1934 to 1938. He had applied for the Bosuns Recerti. fication Program in November 1973. He is a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Bom in Jacksonville, he is now a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y. Warren Richley, 59, joined the Union in Elberta, Mich, in 1954 sail­ ing as a fireman-watertender. He had sailed for 24 years. Brother Richley is a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army Medical Corps. A native of Arcadia, Mich., he is now a resident of Elberta. Dloscoro B. Militar, 74, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of New York sailing as a chief steward. Brother Militar had sailed for 46 years. He was bom in the Philippine Islands and became a naturalized American citizen. Seafarer Militar is now a res­ ident of San Francisco. :%• New York Philadelphia ...•. Baltimore Norfolk ....... Jacksonville .... Detroit t - . •' W- li:' .. ... 1^5: i'' V-C-:' - •' • y-... ''•T-;'' SIU pensioner Warreriy Richley (left) 59, accepts his first disability pension check iast month from Frankfort (Mich.) Port Agent Harold Rathbun with his best wishes. Brother Richiey, who began sailing in 1948, worked as a fireman for the Ann Arbor Railroad Carferrys. He joined the Union in 1954. Seafarer Richley ise resident of nearby Elberta, Mich. Vemon F. Martin, 63, joined the Union in the port of Alpena, Mich, in 1954 sailing as a porter. Brother Martin was born in Detroit and is now a resident of Alpena with his wife, Dortha. Aeshad B. Ismail, 58, joined the SIU in J947 in the port of San Fran­ cisco sailing as an oUer. Brother Is­ mail had sailed for 28 years. He is a UlS. Army veteran of World War II. Seafarer Ismail was born in Malaya and is now a resident of San Fran­ cisco. Rupert E. Jackson, 68, joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of New York sailing as a chief cook. He had sailed for 31 years. Brother Jackson was on the picket line for a strike rally in 1965. A native of St. Croix, the Virgin Islands, he is now a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y. UBKBSaPWEmS SGHBNILE Port r '-M'' J- James F. Lee Jr., 55, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. Brother Lee had sailed for 35 years. He is a veteran of the U.S. Navy from 1927 to 1931. Seafarer Lee was born in Tennessee and is presently a resident of San Francisco. Joseph A. Walsh, 65, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1963 sailing as an AB. He had sailed for 30 years. Brother Walsh was an or­ ganizer in the 1954 New York ILA beef and walked the picket line in the ' N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961. A native of Newfoundlaiid, Canada, he is now a resident of New York City. Ernest C. De Baufte, 55, joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1952 sailing as an AB. He had sailed for 26 ^ears. Brother De Bautte ran for Union office in 1968 and walked the picket line in the Greater N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961. Seafarer De Bautte also was a ship's delegate and won a personal safety award in 1960 for being on an acci­ dent-free vessel. Born in Louisiana, he is now a resident of Sao Paulo, Brazil. As F.Morris, 65, joined the Union in the port of Norfolk in 1958 sail­ ing as a fireman-watertender. He had sailed for 33 years. Brother Morris was born in Buoy County, Tex., and is now a resident of Chesapeake, Va. Thomas E. Smith, 65, joined the Union in the port of Houston in 1962 sailing as an oiler. He had sailed for 3Tyears. A native of Ohio, he is currently a resident of SummervUle, Ore. Daniel W. LIppy, 66, joined the Union in 1943 in the port of New York sailing as a chief steward. He had sailed for 35 years. Brother Lippy was bom in Baltimore and is now a resident of Glen Burnie, Md. He Gets His 1st Pension Check I% James McCoy, 59, joined the SIU in 1940 in the port of Norfolk sailing as a cook. He had sailed for 34 years. Brother McCoy is a native of North Carolina and is now a resident of Baltimore. Thomas J. McGum, 61, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1963 sailing as an AB. He had sailed for 32 years. Brother McGurn was bom in Rochester, N.Y. and is now a resident of Seattle. Apr. 7 Apr. 8 Apr. 9 Apr..10 Apr. 10 Apr. 11 Apr. 14 Houston ....... Apr. 14 New Orleans.. Apr. 15 Mobile Apr. 16 Francisco ... Apr, 17 Wilmington .... Apr. 21 Seattle ... Apr. 25 Columbus ...... Apr. 19 Chicago Apr. 15 Port Arthur .. Apr. 15 Buffalo Apr. 16 St. .X.OU1S . y . . . . . Apr. 17 Cleveland ...... Apr. 17 Jersey CHy ,.... Apr. 14 mu Deep Sea Date WW .... 2:30 p.m. ...... 5:00 p.m. ...... 7:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m. ...... 5:00 p.m. ... .. . 7:00 p.m. .... 2:30 p.m. ...... 5:00 p.m. .... ... 7:00 p.m. .... 9:30 a.m. ...... 5:00 p.m. ...... 7:00 p.m. • • .... 2:00 p.m. ...... — - . .,.. 2:30 p.m. .. •• . — • • .... — ... 5:00 p.m. ... 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Purchased from the Far East Line last September, the former SS Korea Bear signed on most of her crew on Nov. 5 in the port of New Orleans sailing on the Far East run to the ports of call of Hong Kong and Yokohama. She also caUed at the port of New London, Conn, and a port in Canada. Two bosuns were at the payoff as part of the Bosuns Recertification Program being conducted by the Union. From (I. to r.) enjoying ,a cup of the Old Joe are Fireman-Watertender Ismal Ramos, who signed on Nov. 5 in the port of New Orleans; Bedroom Utility P. G. Ordansa, and Wiper Donald Rico. They're seated in the ship's recrea­ tion room. I • Crew Messman Alton Hickman awaits his turn to pay his Union dues while his shipmates queue up for the pay­ off recently aboard the SS Thomas Lynch. Checking the oil gauges and other instruments of the ship's engine is Oiler David Timmons as the vessel docked in the port of Philadelphia. Recertified Bosun Raymond W. Hodges (ieft), in his role as the ship's chairman, goes over Union business with SlU Patrolman Jack Caffey (right) as 3rd Cook G. Grajeies, stevyard delegate, inspects his book. jf" • Seafarers Welfare, Pension, and Vacation Plans Cash Benefits Paid Larry E. Artrip Please contact Mrs. Fred Artrip as soon as possible at 5313 Cape Henry Ave., Norfolk, Va. 23513. Aufonlo Escoio Please contact your brother Scott as soon as possible at 225 Douglas Dr., River Ridge, La. 70123. Charies Daniel Norris Please contact Mrs. Dorothy Seaman at 5222 South Campbell Ave., Chicago, 111. 60632, or call her at 778-8476. Raymond Michael McGee Please contact Margaret D. DeMarco as soon as possible at 9 Brainard Rd., Wilbraham, Mass. 01095. Harold Waliace, Sr. Please contact your son and daugh­ ter, Harold and Joy, as soon as possible at 760 Ruth Dr., Avondale, La. 70094, or call 776-7471. Richard Harvey Hufltord and J. Ponserella Arthur Hufford asks that you call him immediately at his home number, (904) 684-2092, or his office number, (904) 684-4472. All Seafarers Albert Raymond Randall, or any­ one-knowing his whereabouts, please call Evvie Randall collect as soon as possible at (415) 992-2502, Jan. 23-Feb 19,1975 Number MONTH TO DATE SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN ELIGIBLES Death In Hospital Daily @ $1.00 In Hospital Daily @ $3.00 Hospital & Hospital Extras ...; Surgical Sickness & Accident @ $8.00 Special Equipment Optical Supplemental Medicare Premiums 11 353 . 204 6 — 6,991 6 194 13 DEPENDENTS OF ELIGIBLES Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits In Hospital Surgical Maternity Blood Transfusions Optical PENSIONERS & DEPENDENTS Death ••• Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits & Other Medical Expenses .. Surgical Optical Blood Transfusions Special Equipment — Dental Supplemental Medicare Premiums SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM TOTALS Total Seafarers Welfare Plan Total Seafarers Pension Plan Please contact Ms. Mary Lue Bruce as soon as possible at 852 Don Cubero Av^., Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501. MONTH TO DATE YEAR TO DATE 25 2,383 344 20 2 13,893 8 353 25 $ 38,500.00 353.00 612.00 216.75 — 55,928.00 1,015.83 5,533.59 768.40 YEAR ID DATE $ 76,110.00 ' 2,383.00 1,032.00 1,119.02 269.00 111,144.00 1,261.46 9,352.98 2,013.50 243 63 81 8 2 123 603 112 184 25 5 279 48,064.84 2,030.01 9,049.00 2,400.00 280.00 3,287.66 115,075.64 4,269.20 23,344.60 7,500.00 479.00 6,749.20 17134 89 11 69 — 1 2 1,936 29 250 196 26 156 1 3 3 1,950 51,000.00 41,732.20 2,627.61 1,555.00 1,412.03 — 315.00 16.00 13,178.90 87,000.00 58,996.99 6,326.71 4,158.25 3,167.23 72.00 1,069.55 1,216.00 13,711.80 9 14 5,539.15 7,656.35 - V- .' - Total Seafarers Welfare, Pension & Vacation Richard James Kahllo Amount 10,566 2,327 917 13,810 20,889 2,345 2,240 25,474 Walter Hoihvath Please contact Delbert Horwath as soon as possible at 510 Academy St., Cambridge, Md. 21613. 285,414.97 572,273.49 521,320.64 $1,379,009.10 I 545,477.48 606,740.29 1,332,950.68 $ 2,485,168.45 f. a « J Albert B. Peterson Please contact George W. Peterson as soon as possible at 154 Canal St., San Rafael, Calif. 94901. Page 21 March, 1975 S .'••A/; �C ,i%w f'-r '.r.i DISPATCHEIIS REPORf j; j ;IS .•I •>': t 'i :i5 •i a \ } FEBRUARY 1-28, 1975 TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port Boston New York . . .. Philadelphia . Baltimore ... Norfolk ..... Tampa Mobile New Orleans . Jacksonville .. San Francisco Wilmington .. 6 75 8 28 8 9 29 59 47 48 23 30 7 48 0 3 2 2 3 13 0 2 0 460 Seattle Puerto Rico .. Houston . ... Piney Point .. Yokohama ... Alpena Buffalo ..... Cleveland .... Detroit ...... Duluth ...... Frankfort .... Chicago ..... Totals 2 14 2 3 2 1 3 10 3 8 2 5 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 63 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 0 0 1 75 8 0 10 5 0 0 13 5 0 9 0 0 1 0 40 7 0 46 0 11 30 9 0 11 0 0 10 1 0 12 0 1 8 0 0 38 10 0 0 6 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 1 0 0 o C 1 0 0 0 0 319 65 1 13 170 24 73 35 13 60 143 72 143 52 67 20 130 .0 4 7 3 6 24 3 4 4 1,070 3 31 5 6 10 3 14 22 8 17 12 15 1 25 0 0 0 0 1 4 1 1 0 179 5 8 0 0 1 0 0 4 2 1 1 0 0 7 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 33 1 142 31 63 32 11 38 102 42 118 31 37 21 115 0 0 7 1 3 31 0 1 5 822 4 81 12 18 11 16 33 17 45 13 30 3 48 0 2 5 0 1 2 1 0 2 341 1 6 0 1 0 0 0 2 1 1 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 16 5 78 18 38 20 7 42 71 23 69 20 30 18 79 0 4 2 1 1 8 0 0 4 554 0 11 0 6 3 0 1 4 5 14 5 9 1 6 0 2 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 69 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 I; r: i:. Vi = i 11 Port Boston New York Phiiadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Alpena Buffalo Cleveland ^ ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 77 11 21 7 6 26 28 30 46 10 13 7 56 0 1 2 0 0 13 0 3 3 360 3 21 5 6 5 0 6 8 10 10 3 11 • 0 15 0 0 3 0 0 2 0 0 1 109 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 45 11 14 5 4 20 32 11 32 6 9 2 24 1 1 0 0 4 0 0 1 224 1 3 0 3 1 0 0 0 3 5 1 3 0 1 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 25 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 Boston New York Philadelphia 2 29 5 4 62 12 Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco 5 5 12 24 5 25 12 5 15 48 25 41 Houston Piney Point — .... Yokohama .......................... Alpena Buffalo .*...... Cleveland .......................... 24 0 0 1 8 2 15 18 4 9 2 2 D 8 0 0 ...., Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago .: Totals Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 24 4 3 3 1 16 12 12 1 1 3 2 12 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 105 1• STEWARD DEPARTMENT ......... ..... Port Baltimore ii' 0 57 9 11 9 0 21 35 2t 12 5 5 5 28 0 1 0 0 0 6 0 2 0 227 Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico 2 17 3 1 3 0 6 10 6 2 2 2 1 9 10 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 75 0 0 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 18 9 18 5 Detroit ............................ 25 Chicago ........................... Totals ............................ Totals All Depts. 1 229 1,273 Duluth ............................ Frankfort... 0 49 9 6 6 0 20 33 13 3 4 10 6 22 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 4 0 187 1 4 1 46 i i i 18 1 8 1 22 i 62 i 10 1 1 1 1 14 16 12 49 12 31 22 i 49 1 0 i i 1 i i i i 11 2 377 564 13 44 13 1 4 11 0 49 1 6 1' 6 733 245 ^469 2,915 3 217 40 55 43 8 32 129 50 130 33 45 31 97 0 8 20 4 6 23 1 2 2 977 1,566 11 56 0 10 9 0 0 12 4 8 2 7 1 40 0 3 10 10 10 38 0 4 2 247 299 Got, Lakct ftlttMWttcffs InfauklBoatmen** IJnkrB^ United iMhistrial Worker PRESIDENT FaulHaU SECRETARY-TREASURER Joe DiGioigio EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Cal Tanner VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard Lindsey Williams Frank Drozak Paul Drozak HEADQUAKTERS 675 4Ave,BUyikll23X (212) HY 9-tm ALPENA, Mkh. ••• N. 2 Ave. 4f797 (517) EL 4.3416 BALTIMORE, M4. 1214 E. BaRhmm St 21242 (341) EA 7.4444 BUOTON, MM*. 215 E«ez St 42111 (417) 4S2.47I4 BUFFALO, N.Y.... .244 FiraMdhiSt 14242 SIU (714) TL 3.4254 IBU (714)1X3.4254 CHICAGO, EL. .4343 S. Ewlag Ave. 44417 SIU (312)SA 1.4733 nU (312) ES 5.4574 CLEVELAND, OUe 1244 OMRhrcrlM. 44113 (214)MA14M54 DETROIT, Mkh. 14225 W. IcEcnon Ave. 44214 (313) VI 3.4741 DULUTH, MIM. 2414 W. 3 St 55444 (214) RA 2.4114 FRANKFORT, Mkh. FJO. BOM D 415 Mala St 44435 (414) EL 7.2441 HOUSTON, Tex. ... .5444 Cmai St 77411 (713) WA 4.3247 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. 3315 Liberty St 32204 JERSEY CITY, NJ. 353.0987 44 MaataaawcrSt 47342 (241) HE 5.4424 MOBILE, Ahk.... .1S. Lawreacc St 34442 (245) HE 2.1754 NEW ORLEANSt La. 434 Jachsoa Ave. 74134 (544) 524.7544^ NORFOLK, Va. 115 3 St 23514 (t44)411.1in PADUCAH,Ky. 225 S. 7 St 42441 (542)443.2443 PHILADELPHIA. Pa.. .2444 S. 4 St 14144 (215) DE 4.3414 PORT ARTHUR, Ite.....534 4 Ave. 77444 (713) 443.1474 SAN FRANCBCO, CaRT. 1321 Mksloa St 44143 SANTURCE, P. R., 424*4743 1313 Fernandez, Juncos, Stop 20 00908 (809) 724-2848 SEATTLE, WMh. 2545 1 Ave. 44121 (244) MA 3-4334 ST. LOUDk Mo.. .4541 Gtavob Ave. 43114 (314)752.4544 TAMPA, Fhb 312 Hanboa St 33442 (413) 224.2744 TOLEDO, Ohio 435 SaauaM St 43444 (414) 244.3441 WILMINGTON, CaW. 514 N.Braad St 44744 ai3) 544.4444 YOKOHAMA, Jrnm ........PO. Rex 424 YohohHniPwtP.a Naha-Ka 231.41 241.7435 Bit 241 As in almost every industry in the country, the U.S. economic situation is adversely affecting employment for SIU members as wen as many other maritime workers. Over the past month, as compared to the same time last year, shipping dropped off about 20 percent. This is due mostly to iayups in the U.S. tanker fleet, caused by, among other thin^, the failure of Pre$!dent Ford to qgn the oil hiU. As compared to most other U.S. industries, though, employment for *A* seniority Seafarers is stUl good and Is expected to remain stable. Page 22 Seafarers Log �»'- •• •"'• I, 'L Jfinal Hejiarturesi SIU pensioner Delphis J. Caron, 56, died on Oct. 18. Brother Caron joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New York sailing as a pump­ man. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Born in Worcester, Mass., he was a resident of San Fran­ cisco at the time of his death. Surviving is a sister, Mrs. Doris Loiselle of Southbridge, Mass. SIU pensioner Henry C. Gerdes, 72, passed away on Jan. 29. Brother Gerdes joined the Union in 1942 in the port of New Orleans sailing as a chief steward. He had sailed for 45 years. A native of New Jersey, he was a resident of New Orleans at the time of his death. Surviving is his widow. Hazel. SIU pensioner James D. Vetra, 77, ' died of cancer of the lung in De Paul Hos­ pital, Norfolk, on Jan. 16. Brother Vetra joined the SIUaflSliated IBU in the I.port of Norfolk in 1964 sailing as a barge captain for the Sheridan Transportation Co. from 1951 to 19^ and for the Eastern Transporta­ tion Co. from 1918 to 1950. Bom in Maiylatid', be was a resident of Norfolk when he passed away. Burial was in princess Anne Cemetery, Virginia Beach, Va^ Stuwiving are his widow, Vivian and a daughter, Krista. John O. Bouyea, 62, died of natural causes in the USPHS Hospital, Staten Is­ land, N. V. on Oct. 28. Brother Bouyea joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1952 sailing as a chief cook. He had sailed for 35 years. Born in British Guiana, he was a resi­ dent of the Bronx, N.Y. when he passed away. Interment was in George Wash­ ington Memorial Park Cemetery, Paramus, N.J. Surviving is his widow, Effie. Charles P. Weems, 45, died aboard the SS Del Rio (Delta Line) on Dec. 29. Brother Weems joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1958 sailing as an AB. He was a post­ war veteran of the Navy. Born in Lud­ low, Miss., he was a resident, of Lena, Miss, when he passed away. Surviving are his widow, Emily Ruth; a daughter, Charlotte and his mother, Emma of Lena. Heinrich Wilhelm Schnoor, 77, passed away on Feb. 1. Brother Schnoor joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1957 sailing as a chief steward. He had sailed for 21 years. Seafarer Schnoor was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War I. A native of New York City, he was a resi­ dent of New Orleans when he died. Surviving are his widow, Olivia and a son, Harry. SIU pensioner Nils E. Hard, 76, passed away on Dec. 28. Brother Hard joined the Union in the port of Philadel­ phia in 1961 sailing as a fireman for the • Curtis Bay Towing Co. from 1936 to 1963 and for the Reading Co. from 1923 to 1936. A native of Sweden, he was a resident of Philadelphia when he died. Surviving is his widow, Laura. SIU pensioner Harry W. Grelner, 67, died on Dec. 27. Brother Greiner joined the SlU-affiiliated IBU in the port of Houston in 1960 working as a clerkweigher for Galves­ ton Wharves from 1947 to 1965 and for the Southern Pacific Railroad from 1922 to 1932 and from 1941 to 1946. Born in Beaumont, Tex., he was a resi­ dent of La Marque, Tex. at his death. Surviving are his widow. Pearl and a daughter, Mary. SIU pensioner DeeW.KimbreU, 59, succumbed to cancer in the USPHS Hos­ pital, Staten Island, N.Y., on Sept. 23. Brother Kimbrell joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New York sailing as a chief electrician. A native of Alabama, he was a resident of Staten Island when he passed away. Burial was in Silver Memorial Ceme­ tery, Staten Island. Surviving are a son, Elmer; two daughters. Dee Marie of Anninston, Ala. and Betty, and a sister, Mrs. Carrie Melton of Decatur, Ala. i» Nicholas M. Korsak, 61, died on Dec. 29. Brother Korsak joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New York sailing as a messman. He had sailed for 27 years and was an Army veteran of World War II. Seafarer Kor­ sak was born in New Jersey and was a resident of Houston at the time of his death. Surviving is a brother, Alexander of South River, N.J. SIU pensioner Walter P. Adlam, 72, passed away on Jan. 23 of a hemorrhage in Provident Hospi­ tal, Baltimore. Broth­ er Adlam joined the SIU in 1939 in the port of Baltimore sailing as a chief steward. He had sailed for 43 years and had attended a con­ ference at Piney Point in 1970. Bom in Jamaica, British West Indies, he was a resident of Baltimore at his death. Burial was in Carver Memorial Park, Baltimore. Surviving are his widow, Elizabeth and two daughters, Theresa and Charlotte. SIU pensioner Algot Bogren, 71, succumbed to cancer on Jan. 13. Brother Bogren joined the Union in 1941 in the port of Baltimore sailing as a bosun. He had sailed for 44 years. Brother Bogren was born in Swe­ den and became a naturalized Ameri­ can citizen. At his death he was a resi­ dent of Baltimore. Interment was in Baltimore. Surviving is a brother, Ber­ nard of Worcester, Mass. j- I'l .'i / f y-i .-''i -J ' STEER A CLEAR COURSEI - i-'r ^ life y, fi­fe; 1 1 s If you are convicted of possession of any illegal drug—^-heroin, barbitu­ rates, speed, LSD, or even marijuana-—the U.S. Coast Guard will revoke your seaman papers, without appeal, FOREVER. That means that you lose for the rest of your life the right to make a living by the sea. However, it doesn't quite end there even if you receive a suspended sentence. You may lose your right to vote, your right to hold public office or to own a gun. You also may lose the opportunity of ever becoming a doctor, dentist, certified public accountant, engineer, lawyer, architect, realtor, pharmacist, school teacher, or stockbroker. You may jeopardize your right to hold a job where you must be licensed or bonded and you may never be able to work for the city, the county, or the Federal government. It's a pretty tough rap, but that's exactly how it is and you can't do any­ thing about it. The convicted drug user leaves a black mark on his reputation for the rest of his life. However, drugs can not only destroy your right to a good livelihood, it can destroy your life. ^ ^ Drug abuse presente a serious threat to both your physical and mental health, and the personal safety of those around you. This is especially true aboard ship where clear minds and quick reflexes are essential at all times for the safe operation of the vessel. Don't let drugs destroy your natural right to a good, happy, productive life. Stay drug free and steer a clear course. Page 23 March, 1975 . .• 'T • i% �f Y-rfSui' .\fgcw»>wT««>rf •= V. hi % m jTtttal Beparturesf :i' 1 i': -i. •• Recertified Bosun WimainC.Rfley,54, died of an acute myo­ cardial infarction in the St. John's Hospi­ tal, Pt. Townsend, Wash, after suffering a heart seizure on the Sea-Land Galloway on Jan. 18 while anchored in Seattle Harbor. Brother Riley joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1964 sailing as a bosun since 1970. He had graduated from the Bosuns Recertification Program in April 1974 and had made the SPAD Honor Roll last year by voluntarily donating $100 or more to the fund. Seafarer Riley was a pre­ war veteran of the U.S. Navy and a member of the Sailors Union of the Pacific from 1942 to 1962. He was one of the first graduates of the LNG/LPG course given at Piney Point and was a graduate of the firefighting course in Bayonne, N.J., in 1948. Bom in Cov­ entry, R.I., he was a resident of San Francisco when he passed away. Burial was in San Francisco. Surviving are his wife of 32 years, Isabelle; his mother, Ada of Falls Church, Va., three mar­ ried daughters and seven grandchildren. iff }' if • •; ff • ?• •f \y ; SIU pensioner Brice E. Ruggie, 60, died of heart failure in Lower Bucks County Hospital, Bristol Twsp., Pa., on Jan. 1. Brother Ruggie joined the Union in 1946 in the port of Baltimore sailing as an AB. He had sailed for 34 years. A native of Philadelphia, he was a residentof Cornwells Heights, Pa. when he passed away. Interment was in the Whitemarsh Memorial Park, Pennsylvania. Surviv­ ing are two sons, Brice, Jr. of Gibbstown, N.J. and William; and a brother, William of Cornwell Heights, and a sister, Mrs. Eleanor R. Callahan of Bala-Cynwyd, Pa. Alexander Janes, 55, expired on Feb. 6. Brother Janes joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New York sailing in the steward depart­ ment. He had sailed for 34 years and at­ tended a Crews Conference at Piney Point. Seafarer Janes was born in Newfoundland, Canada, and was a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y. when he passed away. Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Beatrice Maud Janes of Brook­ lyn; a sister, Mrs. Clara Cole of Meriden. Conn, and a nephew. Seafarer Robert L. Lane, who sails in the steward department. i,-'V-i t;' A'-' . SIU pensioner Francis J. Smith, 55, succumbed to cardiac respiratory fail­ ure in Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadel­ phia, on Jan. 5. Brother Smith joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of Philadelphia in 1961 sailing as a deckhand for the Taylor and Anderson Towing and Lighterage Co. from 1958 to 1974 and for the Warner Brothers Co. from 1947 to 1958. He was born in Philadelphia and resided there at the time of his death. Burial was in Palmer Cemetery, Philadelphia. Surviving are his widow, Edith; four sons, George, Francis, Jr., Richard and John, and a daughter, Carolyn Barbara. Page24 SIU pensioner lohn A. Wiley, 76, succumbed to acute colitis in Cooper Hospital, Camden, N.J. on Jan. 10. Brother Wiley joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of Philadelphia in 1961 sailing as an oiler for the Taylor and Anderson Towing Co. of Philadelphia from 1927 to 1932 and from 1952 to 1963. A native of Norway, he was a resident of Camden when he died. Cremation took place at the Wooster Crematory, Atco, N.J. Surviving is his widow. Rose of Wildwood, N.J. Horst N. Knapp, 28, was lost at sea off the tug, Etiennette Bollinger (B & B Towing) on July 5. Brother Knapp joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1964 sailing as an AB. He attended the Andrew Furuseth Training School in Balitmore in 1964 and was a veteran of the U.S. Army's 93rd Signal Corps Battalion from 1964 to 1966, when he was awarded a Rifle Sharpshooter Badge. Born in Germany, he was a resident of Joppa, Md. when he died. Surviving are his widow, Bar­ bara; his mother, Mrs. Katharine Prieto of Baltimore; two sons, James and Jony, and two daughters, Lisa and Mary. Robert F. Stewart, 68, passed away on Aug. 20, 1971. Brother Stewart joined the SIU in 1948 in the port of New York sailing as a chief electrician. He had sailed for 26 years and walked the picket line in the Robin Line strike in 1962. Bom in Brooklyn, N.Y., he was a resident of Rockaway Park, Queens, when he died. Surviving are two sons, Robert of Long Island, N.Y. and Joseph; a daugh­ ter, Joan and a sister, Mrs. Helen Coryat, both of New York City. ' Kenneth E. Work­ man, 34, died in Cleveland Metropol­ itan General Hospi­ tal on Jan. 19. Broth­ er Workman joined the SIU in the port of Cleveland in 1964 sailing as an OS for the Erie Sand Steamship Co. He was bom in Holden, W. Va. and was a resi­ dent of Cleveland and Harts, W. Va. Interment was in Manns Knobb Cem­ etery, Lincoln County, W. Va. Surviving are a son, Scotty; a daughter, Patricia, and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James P. Workman of Harts. Julio C. ^mora, 53, died in January. Brother Zamora joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1958 sailing as an AB. He had sailed y®nrs. Born in Calarca, Colombia, he was a resident of Baltimore when he passed away. Surviving are his widow, Johanna; a son, Martin, and his mother, Maria of Calarca. SIU pensioner Ulplano A. Enriquez, 78, succumbed to natural causes in Metropolitan Hospi­ tal, Philadelphia, on Jan. 28. Brother Enriquez joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1958 sailing as a chief steward. He had sailed for 55 years. Seafarer Enriquez walked the picket line in the Greater N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961 and received a personal safety award in 1961 for sailing aboard an accidentfree ship, the SS Steel Architect. He was also a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War I, Bom in Taal Batanguiez, the Philippines, he was a resident of Phila­ delphia when he passed away. Burial was in Eden Cemetery, Collingdale, Pa. Surviving are his widow, Mary and his son, Francisco. SIU pensioner Otis J. Harden, Jr., SIU pensioner 60, died of natural Jean L. Monnier, 67, causes in Tampa expired on Feb. 9. General Hospital on Brother Monnier Oct. 12. Brother joined the Union in Harden joined the the port of New Or­ Union in the port of leans in 1955 sailing New York in 1952 as a wiper. He had sailing as a fireman-watertender. He sailed for 25 years. was a veteran of one of the Navy's Sea- Seafarer Monnier was a veteran of the bee battalions in World War II. A na­ U.S. Army in World War II. Born in tive of Tampa, he was a resident of Raceland, La., he was a resident of New Lutz, Fla. at the time of his death. Orleans when he died. Surviving are his Interment was in Myrtle Hill Cemetery, son. Perry of Marrero, La., and a sister, Hillsborough County, Fla. Surviving Octavie of New Orleans. are his widow, Rosemary; a son, James SIU pensioner Alister W. Forsyth, and a sister, Flossie of Tampa. 66, died of cancer in Miami (Fla.) Hos­ James L. Houston, 55, died on Jan. pital on Jan. 21. Brother Forsyth joined 19 in St. Louis. Brother Houston joined the SIU-aflBliated IBU in the port of^ the SlU-aflBliated IBU in the port of Norfolk in 1960 sailing as a cook for St. Louis in 1970 sailing for National the Allied Towing Co. from 1960 to Marine Service, Inc. on the tug, the 1972 and for the Gulf Atlantic Towing Eagle Marine from 1969 to 1972. Sea­ Corp. from 1958 to 1960. Seafarer farer Houston was a Navy veteran of Forsyth was a U.S. Army veteran of WW II. A native of Steelville, Mo., he' World War II. He was born in Glasgow, was a resident of Dupo, 111. when he Scotland, and was a resident of Lantana, passed away. Surviving are his widow, Fla. Interment was in Tampa. Surviving Florence of Houston; a son, David, are his widow, Susan, and four sisters, two daughters, Cheryl Ann of Houston Nancy Lee of Tampa, Suzette of Nor­ and Cindy Lynn, and a brother, William folk, Mrs. Marjorie F. Brewer and of HiUsboro, 111. Agnes of Tampa. /• Louis W. Peeper, 60, died oh the SeaLand Commerce on Jan. 28 while docked in Hong Kong Har­ bor. Brother Peeper joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New Orleans sailing as a chief steward. He had sailed for 30 years. Seafarer Peeper was a native of Cincinnati and was a resident of Seattle when he passed away. Surviving are his widow, Nevena; a son, Louis; two daughters, Sharon and Judith, and his m6ther-in-law, Mrs. Donna Markoff. SIU pensioner Edward L. Foe, 65, died of a hemorrhage in the New Orleans USPHS Hospital on Dec. 13. Brother Poe joined the Union in 1945 in the port of Mobile sailing as a chief steward. He had sailed for 28 years. Seafarer Poe was born in Mobile and was a resident of New Orleans when he passed away. Interment was in the Hillcrest Cemetery, Cincinnati. Surviving are his widow, Tormmie Lee of Washington, D.C.; his mother, Mrs. Erella Sullivan of Cincinnati; a son, Edward, and two daughters, Mary Lee and Sarah. ^ Roscndo Soto, 64, passed away on Dec.. 8. Brother Soto joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1958 sailing as a cook. He had sailed for 29 years. Born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, he was a resident of New York City when he died. Burial was in Ponce. Sur^, viving are his widow, Julia, and his soli," Juan both of Ponce Playa, Puerto Rico. Joseph Mickalowski, 52, succumbed to a heart attack in Mueller, Mich, on Nov. 25. Brother Mickalowski joined the SIU in the port of Detroit in 1960 sail­ ing as a fireman-wa­ tertender. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Seafarer Mickalowski was born in Amsterdam, N.Y., and was a resident of Toledo, Ohio when he died. Interment was in St. Casimir Cemetery, Amsterdam. Surviving are his father, George and two brothers, Joseph and Stanley, both of Amster­ dam. SIU pensioner Carl F. Riehl, 69, passed away on Feb. 4. Brother Riehl joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of Baltimore in 1956 sailing as a deckhand. A native of Maryland, he was a resident of Baltimore at the time of his death. Surviving is his widow, Joanna. Henry K. Smith, 63, died on Jan. 9. Brother Smith joined the SIU in 1942 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. He had sailed for 33 years. Sea­ farer Smith was a pre-war U.S. Coast Guard veteran. A native of Praco, Ala., he was- a resident of Covington, La. when he passed away. Surviving are his " widow, Aimabelle; a son, Philip of Covingfon; his mother, Clara of. West Birmingham, Ala., and a sister, Mrs. Inez Allen of Birmingham, Ala. Seafarers Log �HHI •iHinmfii'in'iiiiiiiwnHmm 55! , mX'i SIU pensioner Oliver Lewis, 70, passed away on Jan. 28, Brother Lewis joined the Union in 1944 in the port of Boston sailing as a cook and baker. He had sailed for 32 years and he walked the picket line in the Greater N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961. A fiative of Baltimore, he was a resi­ dent of Cambridge, Md. when he died. Surviving are his widow, Mary of New Orleans; a niece, Nettie M. Bailey of Philadelphia, and a cousin, Mrs. Addie M. Clash Travers of Baltimore. James J. Macunchuck, 58, died on Jan. 16, 1974. Brother Macunchuck joined the SIU in the port of Philadelphia in 1967 sailing as an OS. He attended a Crews Conference at Piney Point. Seafarer Macuncheck was bom in Philadelphia and was a resident there when he passed away. Surviving are his widow, Mary Ania; his mother, Mrs. Julia Mokrynczuk of Philadelphia; a brother, Michael of Primos, Pa.; a sis­ ter, Mrs. Mary Worobetz of Philadel­ phia; a stepson, Leo Jancia, and five stepdaughters, Kathleen Jancia, Do­ lores Jancia, Frances Jancia, Loretta Jancia and Barbara Jancia. Edward F. Gibbs, 64, passed,away on Feb. 4. Brother Gibbs joined the Union in 1941 in the port of New York sailing as a chief •y electrician. He had sailed for 33 years. Seafarer Gibbs also sailed as a 2nd mate in World War II and was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps from 1934 to 1936. A native of Arcadia, La., he was a resident of Hasbrouck Heights, N.J. when he passed away. Surviving are his widow, Billy Ann, and his mother, Gussie of Louisiana State University, La. I SIU pensioner Max E. Greenwald, 63, succumbed to lung cancer on Nov. 26. Brother Green­ wald joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of B^timbre sailing as .a chief steward. He was an applicant for the Stewards Recertification Program in 1964. Seafarer Greenwald was born in Michigan and was a resident of Carpinteria, Calif, when he passed away. Burial was in Santa Barbara (Calif.) Cemetery. Sur­ viving is his widow, Anna. SIU pensioner Oskar Osmundsen, 83, expired on Jan. 4. Brother Osmundsen joined the Union in 1947 in the port of New Orleans sailing as a fireman-watertender. Born in Nor­ way, he was a resident of Wilmington, Caltf 1 when he passed away. Surviving are two brothers, Carl and Isak of Stavanger, Norway, and two sisters, Mrs. Jenny Lunde of Stavanger and Clara of Brooklyn, N.Y. March, 1975 SIU pensioner Mark W. Conrad, Sr., 68, died of natur­ al causes on Jan. 18. Brother Conrad joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in Port Ar­ thur, Tex. in 1961 sailing as a cook for the D.Mr Picton Co, from 1943 to 1953 and for the Sabine Towing Co. from 1953 to 1961. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army Transportation Corps in World War II. A native of Upper La Have, Nova Scotia, Canada, he was a. resident of Port Arthur when he passed away. Burial was in Groves, Tex. Sur­ viving is his widow, Davis. Thomas D. Dailey, 77, passed away on Feb. 3. Brother Dail­ ey joined the SIU in 1941 in the port of Baltimore sailing as a fireman-watertender. He had sailed for 30 years. Bom in Ed­ wardsville, 111., he was a resident of Mobile when he died. Surviving is a son, Thomas of Edwardsville. Ralph E. Foster, 59, died of respira­ tory failure in the USPHS Hospital in Norfolk on Dec. 12. Brother Foster joined the SIU in the port of Jackson­ ville in 1968 sailing as an AB. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War 11. A native of Ironton, Ohio, he was a resident of Roanoke, Va. when he passed away. Burial was in Princess Anne Memorial Park, Vir­ ginia Beach, Va. Surviving are his wid­ ow, Marjorie; a son, David, and a step­ daughter, Amanda Jane Angell Foster. Lee R.Frazier,57, expired on Feb. 2. Brother Frazier joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1953 sailing as a chief electrician. He had sailed for more than 27 years and was a graduate of the HLSS-MEBA District 2 Upgrading Program in Brooklyn, N.Y. in 1967. Seafarer Fra­ zier was a veteran of the postwar U.S. Army. Bom in Fredericktown, Mo., he was a resident there when he died. Sinviving are his widow, Mildred; his mother. Cm a of Houston; a daughter, Georgia Darlene, and a brother. Ellwood of Wood River, 111. SIU pensioner Samuel H. Manning, 59, died of respira­ tory arrest in the Ala­ chua General Hospi­ tal, Gainesville, Fla. on Dec. 18. He joined the Union in 1942 in the port of Baltimore sailing as a bosun. Brother Manning had sailed for 32 years and walked the picket line in the Greater N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961. Born in Florida, he was a resident of Melrose, Fla. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery, Gainesville. Surviving are his mother, Essie of Gainesville; a son, Terry of Calloway, Ky.; a daughter, Margaret and a sister, Mrs. Sadie Porazzo of Brooklyn, N.Y. SIU pensioner Joseph H^, 51, died of lung cancer in the Mobile General Hos­ pital on Jan. 24. Brother Hall joined the Union in 1947 in the port of Mobile sailing as a chief cook. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. A native of Alabama, he was a resident of Mobile when he passed away. Interment was in Lawn Haven Cemetery, Mobile. Surviving are his widow. Ruby Lee; a son, Joseph, and two daughters, Linda and Domin­ ique. SIU pensioner Oliver Hodge, 69, expired from a hem­ orrhage in the De Kalb General Hospi­ tal in Decatur, Ga. on Dec. 20. Brother Hodge joined the Union in 1942 in the port of New York sailing as a cook. He had sailed for 46 years and was an Armed Services veteran of World War II. Born in Georgia, he was a resident of Gainesville, Ga. when he died. Burial was in Alta Vista Cemetery, Gaines­ ville. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Cora H. Montz of Gainesville; his mother, Mrs. Pearl Pourch of Atlanta, and a sister, Mrs. Thelma Holloman of the Bronx, N.Y. Richard W. Hunt, 53, died of a coro­ nary thrombosis in the Brookside Hos­ pital, San Pablo, Calif., on Jan. 15. Brother Hunt joined the SIU in the port of San Francisco in 1959 sailing as a chief cook. He Was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp. A na­ tive of Virginia, he was a resident of Richmond, Calif, when he passed away. Interment was in St. Joseph Cemetery, San Pablo. Surviving are his widow, Cecelia; a son, William; three daugh­ ters, Elizabeth, Mary and Cecelia, and a sister, Mrs. Rosa Sharp of Ports­ mouth, Va. SIU pensioner Al­ bert L. Bagley, 66, passed away on Oct. 30. Brother Bagley joined the Union in 1946 in the port of New York sailing as an oiler. A native of Maspeth, L.I., N.Y., he wa.s a resident of Narrowsburg, N.Y. when he died. Surviving are his widow, Elizabeth; two sons, Albert and Wil­ liam; a daughter, Mrs. Joan Arzberger; six grandsons and six granddaughters. iii Henry W. Abel, 55, died on Jan. 17. Brother Abel joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1963 sailing as a bo­ sun. He had sailed 15 years deep sea and for 10 years as a tankerman and mate on the inland rivers. Seafarer Abel was also a veteran of the U.S. Army's Transportation Corps in World War II. Born in Inver­ ness, Miss., he was a resident of Harahan. La. at his death. Surviving are his widow, Rosemary; his mother. Bertha of New Orleans; a daughter, Mrs. Joy Winfield Schultz also of New Orleans, and a stepdaughter, Margaret Ann Bonano. SIU pensioner Tbomas C. Ballard, 67, succumbed to cardiovascular dis­ ease on Jan. 20 in Houston. Brother Ballard joined the Union in 1947 in the port of New York sailing as a cook and baker. He had sailed since 1926 and was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. A native of Clay County, Ala., he was a resident of Houston when he died. Cremation took place at the Brookside Crematory, Houston. Surviving is his widow, Ruth Pearl. John F. Indorf, 74, passed away on Oct. 15. Brother In­ dorf joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1956 sailing as a cook and baker. He had sailed for 30 years. Born in Han­ nibal, Mo., he was a resident of Seattle when he died. Surviving is a brother, Robert of Santa Barbara, Calif. Ellis H. Beaucbamp, 64, died of acute cardiac insufSciency in Los Ange­ les on Feb 3. Brother Beauchamp sailed as a fireman-watertender. He was born in Maypearl, TeX., and was a resident of Los Angeles when he passed away. As be wished, his ashes from the Rosedale Crematory "were committed to the elements of the eternal Seven Seas" from the air off Point Dume. Surviving is his widow, Grace of Highland Park, Calif. SIU pensioner George E. Kitchens, 65, died of respira­ tory distress in the St. Joseph Hospital, Sa­ vannah, Ga. on Jan. 22. Brother Kitchens joined the Union in 1947 in the port of Jacksonville sailing as a fireman-watertender. He was born in Cobbtown, Ga., and was a resident of Savannah. Burial was in the Hillcrest Abbey Cemetery, Savannah. Surviving are his widow, Helen of Chatham, Ga.; his mother, Mattie also of Chatham and two daugh­ ters, Helan of Savannah and Mrs. Mertie Faye Brand Eylders of Jacksonville. SIU pensioner Richard J. Brown Sr., 47, succumbed to a pulmonary edema in the University of Maryland Hospital, Baltimore, on Jan. 9. Brother Brown join­ ed the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York sailing as an AB. He had sailed for more than 28 years. Born in New Jersey, he was a resident of Baltimore when he died. Interment was in Holy Cross Cemetery, Brooklyn Park, Md. Surviving are his widow, Vencenta,. and two sons, Michael and Richard, Jr. Page 25 i A •'•I �J,, " „ Descriptions and Dates of HLS Upgrading Courses •'' - " "'•' " .'f' *For course requirements, see next page. Able Seaman —The course of instruction leading to the endorsement of Able Seaman consists of classroom work and practical training to include: Basic Sea­ manship, Rules of the Road, Wheel Commands, use of the Magnetic Compass, Cargo Handling, Knots and Splices, Blocks and Booms, Fire Fighting and Bmergency Procedures, Basic First Aid. Starting date: April 17, June 26. Quartermaster—^The course of instruction leading to certification as Quarter­ master consists of Basic Navigational instruction to include Radar, Loran, Fathometer, RDF, and also includes a review of Basic Seamanship, use of the Magnetic and Gyro Compass, Rules of the Road, Knots and Splices, Fire Fight­ ing and Emergency Procedures. Starting dates: March 20. May 29, August 7. Lifeboatman—^The course of instruction leading to a lifeboatman endorsement consists of classroom work and practical training to include: Nomenclature of Lifeboat, Lifeboat equipment. Lifeboat Commands, Types of Davits and their use. Emergency Laimching Operations. Also included in this course is actual practical experience to include launching, letting go, rowing and maneuvering lifeboat in seas, recovery of man overboard, Fire Fighting and Emergency Procedures. Starting dates: March 20. April 3.17. May 1.15 and 29. June 12. 26, July 10. 24, and August 7,21. Fireman, Watertender, and Oiler—^The coune instruction leading to en­ dorsement as Fireman, Watertender, and/or Oiler consists of classroom" work and practical training to include: Parts of a Boiler and their Function, Steam and Water Cycle, Fuel Oil and Lube Oil Systems, Fire Fighting and Emergency Pro­ cedures, and practical training on one of the ships at the school to include Lighting of a Dead Plant, Putting Boilers on the Line, Changing Burners, Opera­ tion of Auxiliary Equipment, Starting and Securing Main Engines. Starting dates: March 31, April 28. May 26. June 23. July 21. and August 18. LNG/LPG—^The course of instruction leading to certification as LNG/LPO crew consists of Basic Chemistry, Tank and Ship Construction, Gasification, Reliquefication Procedures, Inert Gas and Nitrogen Systems, Instrumentation, Safety and Fire Fighting, Loading, Unloading and Transporting LNG/LPG. Starting date: March 10. QMED—Ihe course of instruction leading to certification as QMED is the same as that for Deck Engine Mechanic. Starting dates: March 20. April 3, 17. May 1, 15. 29. June 12. 26, July 10. 24. and August 7.21. H; • i - t; 'i -}; ,' y • i'," I, • Ay ' nf! yf 11 • '""I'. < gij' i- High School Program Is Available to All Seafarers i:r i'i- ;;f' Thirty-one Seafarers have already successfully completed siuoies at the SIU-IBU Academic Study Center in Piney Point, Md., and have achieved high school diplomas. '• The Lundeberg High School Pro­ gram in Piney Point offers all Seafarers —regardless of age—the opportunity to achieve a full high school diploma. The study period ranges from four to eight weeks. Classes are small, permit­ ting the teachers to concentrate on the individual student's progress. ]V y .,; 'j'-k ";;'r f iV' Any Seafarer who is interested in taking advantage of this opportunity to continue his education can apply in two ways: ;t[y H <I H, f i^v'- Go to an SIU office in any port and you will be given a GED PreTest. Tbis test will cover five gen­ eral areas: Ei^lisb Grammar, and Uterature; Social Studies, Science r ivy^• >7-'. '• V' V-c. •• ::7- •y&fcyyy ' |k§y;V;y'y' During your stay at the school, you will receive room and board, study materials and laundry. Seafarers will provide their own transportation to and from the school. Following are the requirements for eligibility for the Lundeberg High School Program: 6 Graduate in FOWT Class 1. One year's seatime. 2. Initiation fees paid in fnU. 3. All outstanding monetary ob^gations, snch as dues and loans paid in fulL I meet the requirements listed above and I am interested in furthering my | education, and would like more information on the Lundeberg High School | I Program. .Book No.. Narae. Address- .7^' and Matbematics. The test will be sent to the Lundeberg School for grading and evaluation. Or write directly to the Harry Lundeberg School. A test booklet and an answer sheet will be mailed to your home or to your ship. Complete the tests and mail both the test booklet and the answer sheet to the Lundeberg School. (See application on this page.) Welding—^The course of iitstruction in basic welding consists of classroom and practical on-the-job training. This included practical training and electric arc welding and cutting, and oxy-acetylene brazing, welding and cutting. Upon com­ pletion of the course, an HLS Certificate of Graduation will be issued. Starting dates: March 20. April 17. May 15. June 12. July 10, and August 7. Advanced Electrical Procedures course—The course of instruction in Ad­ vanced Electricity consist of classroom and practical on-the-job training. This mcludes an introduction to Electrical power systems, meters, D.C. and A.C. motors and generators as well as trouble shooting, preventive maintenance and emergency repair procedures. The practical training will include the building and testing of various D.C. and A.A. motors and their controllers together with the use of multi-meters, clamp-on ammeters and the megger. Upon completion of the course a Harry Lundeberg School certificate of completion will be issued. Starting date: A pril 21. Automation—^T^e course of instruction leading to certification for Automated vessels consists of both classroom and practical training which includes: opera­ tion and control of automated boUer equipment, systems analysis and operation of remote controls for all components in the steam and water cycles such as, main and auxiliary condensate system, generator, fire pumps, sanitary system, bilge pumps and other associated engine room equipment. The course is taught primarily with the aid of a full scale engine simulator. All students learn engine room operations directly from the engine room console. This console is similar to those found aboard automated ships. Starting date: June 2. Advanced Pumpman Procedures—^The course of instruction leading to HLS certification as pumpman will consist of both classroom and practical work to include: Tanker regulations, loading and discharging, piunps and valves operation and maintenance, ballasting, tank cleaning and gas freeing, safety and firefighting. Starting date: July 28. Assistant Cook—The course of instruction includes classroom and on-the-job training in preparing and cooking fresh, canned, and frozen vegetables, how to serve vegetables hot, cold or as a salad and to become familiar with menu selec­ tion of vegetables for selecting the best methods for preparation, portion control, dietary values and the serving procedures. Starting dates: March 20. April 17. May 1, 15. 29. June 12. 26. July 10. 24. and August 7,21. Cook and Baker—The course of instruction includes classroom and on-the-job training in baking bread, pies, cakes and cookies, and preparation of desserts such as custards, puddings, canned fruit and gelatin desserts. The Cook and Baker will be able to describe preparation of all breakfast foods and be familiar with menu selection of bread, desserts and breakfast foods for the appropriate meal. Starting dates: March 20. April 17. May 1. 15. 29. June 12. 26. July 10. 24, and August 7,21. Chief Cook—The course of instruction includes classroom and on-the-job training in preparation of soups, sauces, and gravies. The student will be able to describe preparation of thickened or clear soups, and explain preparation and use of special sauces and gravies. The chief cook will be able to state the primary purpose of cooking meat and define cooking terms used in meat cookery, describe principles and method of preparing and cooking beef, pork, veal, lamb, poultry and seafood. Starting dates: March 20. April 17. May 1. 15. 29. June 12. 26. July lO. 24. and August 7.21. Chief Steward—The course of instruction includes classroom and on-the-job training for a chief steward. The chief steward will select food and stores for a lengthy voyage to include nutritionally balanced daily menus for the voyage. He will participate in all phases of operations such ais the commissary bake shop and galley at the school. Starting dates: March 20. April 17. May 1, 15, 29. June 12. 26, July 10.24, and August 7,21. Note: Ihe date and course are subject to change at any time. I Last grade completed. (Street) • (City or Town) (Zip) Last year attended Complete this form, and mail to: Margaret Nalen ?{ V _ Director of Academic Education Harry Lundeberg School j Piney Point, Maryland 20674 Page 26 j | I I Vv.'-.-. .. • Six more candidates in the Harry Lundeberg School fireman-watertender class graduated late last month. They, with their hatted instructor, Jack Parcel (2nd left rear row) are, from left in rear: Nathaniel Harris: Parcel; Thomas Harries, and Paul Owen.. In the front row, from left are* Angel Rodriguez; Thomas Burke, and Carl Boroleaho. Seafarers Log �Deck Department Upgrading Onartermaster 1. Must hold an endorsement as Able-Seaman- -unlimited—any waters. Able-Seaman Able-Seaman—12 months—any waters 1. Must be at least 19 years of age. 2. Be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/40—20/20, and have normal color vision). 3. Have 12 months seatime as an Ordinary Seaman or 4. Be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have eight months seatime as Ordinary Seaman. (Those who have less than the 12 months seatime will be required to take the four week course.) Able-Seaman—unlimited—any waters 1. Must be at least 19 years of age. 2. Be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/4(1—20/20, and have normal color vision). 3. Have 36 months seatime as Ordinary Seaman or AB—12 months. Lifeboatman 1. Must have 90 days seatime in any department. Engine Upgrading FOWT—(who has only a wiper endorsement) ^ 1. Must be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/50—20/30, and have normal color vision). 2. Have six months seatime as wiper or be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have three months seatime as wiper. (Those who have less than the six months seatime will be required to take the four week course.) FOWT-—(who holds an engine rating such as Electrician) 1. No requirements. Elecfriciaii, Refrigeration, Pumpmaii, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist or Boilermaker— (who holds only a wiper endorsement) 1. Be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/50—20/30, and have normal color vision). 2. Have six months seatime in engine department as wiper. Electrician, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist or Boilermaker— (who holds an engine rating such as FOWT) 1. No requirements. QMED—any rating 1. Must have rating (or successfully passed examinations for^ FOWT, Electri­ cian, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist, Boilermaker, and Deck Engine Mechanic. 2. Must show evidence of seatime of at least six months in any one or a combina­ tion of the following ratings: FOWT, Electrician, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist, Boilermaker, or Deck Engine Mechanic. Welding 1. Must hold endorsement as QMED—any rating. LNG/LPG Program Cook and Baker 1. Twelve months seatime as Third Cook or; 2. Twenty four months seatime in Steward Department, six months of which must as Third Cook and Assistant Cook or; 3. Six months as Assistant or Third Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory comi^etion from the Assistant Cooks Training Course. Chief Cook 1. Twelve months seatime as Cook and Baker or; 2. Three years seatime in Steward Department, six months of which must be as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and six months as Cook and Baker or; 3. Six months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and six months seatime as Cook and Baker and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory comple­ tion from the Assistant Cook and Second Cook and Baker's Training Course or; 4. Twelve months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and six months seatime as Cook and Baker and are holders of a "Certificate" of completion from the Cook and Baker Training Program. Chief Steward 1. Three years seatime in ratings above that of Third Cook and hold an "A" seniority in the Union or; 2. Six months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, six months as Cook and Baker, six months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of a "Cer­ tificate" of satisfactory completion from the Assistant Cook, Second Cook and Baker and Chief Cook Training Courses at the Lundeberg School or; 3. Twelve months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, six months seatime as Cook and Baker, six months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Cook and Baker and Chief Cook Training Programs. 4. Twelve months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, twelve months seatime as Ck)ok and Baker and six months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Chief Cook Training Program. HARRY LUNDEBERG SCHOOL OF SEAMANSHIP LTPGRADING APPLICATION 3 -Age- NamdL. (First) (Last) (Middle) Address(Stieet) -Telephone(City) (Zip) (State) (Area C^e) —Seniority. Book Number Port and Date Issued. ..Ratings Now Held. Lifeboat Endorsement- Social Security #. HLS Graduate: Yes • No • Yes • No • Dates Available For Training I Am Interested In: • • • • AB 12 Months AB Unlimited Quartermaster Lifeboatman STEWARD ENGINE DECK • • • • • • • • QMED • FWT • Oiler • Dk.Mech. • Reefer • Boilermaker • LNG-LPG • Diesel • Electrician • Assistant Cook Dk. Eng. • Cook & Baker • Chief Cook Jr. Eng. • Steward Piunpman Machinist Welder Advanced Pumpman Procedures Advanced Electrical Procedures RECORD OF SEATIME — (Show only amount needed to upgrade in rat­ ing checked above or attach letter of service, whichever is applicable.) SHIP RATING HELD DATE OF SHIPMENT • DATE OF DISCHARGE j 1. Engine personnel must be QMED—^Any Rating. All other (Deck and Stew­ ard) must hold a rating. Advanced Pumpman Procedures 1. Must already hold Coast Guard endorsement as Pumpman or QMED— any rating. Advanced Electrical Procedures 1. Must already hold Coast Guard endorsement as electrician or QMED— any rating. Steward Upgrading PORT_ JJATE. SIGNATURE. RETURN COMPLETE APPLICATION TO: LUNDEBERG UPGRADING CENTER, PINEY POINT, MD. 20674 Assistant Cook I I 1. Twelve months seatime in any Steward Department Entry Rating. 2. Entry Ratings who have been accepted into the Harry Lundeberg School and show a desire to advance in the Steward Department must have a minimum of three months seatime gli March, 1975 •t i I Pag«)27 f. i �•":Sir-^'^o'®^sff ^ \• Sf- -'• •ret'M ••'Vkrifti-ife'rv-. •i-^^--'-r.'''- •-•- - •:• - •» -' LOG SEAFARERS ' "-%•• . - ' March, 1975 OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF. LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO >• t-r t- - -JJ »' -»»». Tf! [ i ' ,"" -1'^. ?'< jj " -i . .: psii >. ''' ^' . t- ' in *• L' -.. . '- I pSiililBliiilil ;j' One of llie iiiust iiupomilit Ways In wiilC'h Soaiareis €ra show diolr Cfmcem and at IIK help hheinsdl?«i3 and disir dn^ndents^ is ito doiMite a blood to the SIU Blood Bank. It Is a deeply gntttfying feeling to know you faaye 'do^ Souieulihg iui^ «Ui«iday ^iTe a^ Iwi In order to safely profit the health and securityw and flielr dependents, it is imperative that there always, be an ample supply in the Blood Bank. If each member, uiio is able, would donate a pint each year^ there would never be a danger of the supply running critically low. It^s safe, painless and takes about 20 mmutes. The SIU Blood Bank was started in 1959, and since then Seafarers have donated over 10,000 pints of blood. They jeealize that It is one of die best ways to insure tiiat in a time of need either they or their dcpendenfe may draw upon the supply of blood in die Blood Bank. It is a waU of protection for all Seafarers and their families. Ibis protection doea not change. It is available wherever a seaman may he—ashore or at sea—anywhere he and his family may live. But tiib protection must be maintained by thejdonations of ail Seafarers. Today, as always, there is an ever present need for donations. So, whenever yon are at tiie clinic at HeadquarteiK hi New^^^ ¥^ or n&en an SIU hall In any port, find the time to donate a pint of blood. You will be making the best type of '^investment;" one for the. health and welfare of yandyourhrotiiersoftiiesea. . 7. : >3- -1 ! •?• 11 tiMiS f *, ' ' y.4 . I-. M • ..y: ."-ifid:- :3\ m ,r • '• -.7 i< yAu -y^- -:•••• i^.$, -4 , , •W':^}4§:0: Yr;- ^'z • SIU Blood Bank: and their Families �7T353S^3 -i* V''r' SEAFARERS • u LOG OMatal vMiuttaa «f tfe*nAyAMB* limBHATlONAA UMIOH'AtteMta, Bail. lakM ••« laiaiiAWatm OtatrlM- An>CIO At Quarterly Meeting of MTD Deal With Economic and Energy Problems t, The AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department Executive Board has taken a hard look at this nation's energy and economic programs and come up with a number of resolutions and proposals designed to hefp bring relief to Seafarers and other hard-pressed workers. At its quarterly meeting held in Bal Harbour, Fla. on Feb. 13 and 14, the MTD Executive Board resolved to oppose President Ford's pro­ posed economic and energy programs, pointing out that "the Ford proposals on energy and taxes will actually require sacrifices only from lower and moderate income families. For corporations, particularly the oil companies, it will provide bonanzas of profits. Worse yet, the energy propos­ als will sharply increase joblessness and inflation." A reconmi^datitHi was also passed by die Execotive Board audiorizing fbe president of the MTD to make vdiatever ''deteniilnatioiis'' are necessary toward setting up a special section in the Depart­ ment to deal widi tiie partknlar problons the maritime unions. The section wonld incinde-representatives from longshoremoi, seagoing unions and shipyard woAers. The board meetings were chaired by SIUNA President Paul Hall who serves as president of the department. The MTD is composed of 44 national and international AFL-CIO unions, in­ cluding the SIUNA. The department represents 8-million workers. Realizing that criticism of present policies will not solve the nation's economic and energy prob­ lems, the MTD board resolved to strongly sup­ port the energy and economic proposals of the AFL-CIO General Board, and issued their own proposals for setting up a national policy to deal with America's energy crisis. Energy Program Charging that the lack of a comprehensive na­ tional energy policy has led to "outrageously high oil company profits at the expense of growing unemployment, runaway inflation and huge bal­ ance of payments and trade deficits", the execu­ tive board recommended: • Immediate elimination of the oil depletion allowance and intangible drilling deduction tax breaks given to the oil companies. • Abolishment of the foreign tax credit which permits multinational companies to deduct from 11 t As president of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department, SIUNA President Paul Hall chairs their Execu­ tive Board meeting held in Bal Harbour, Fla. last month. Seated to the left Is Pete MoGavin, MTD exec­ utive secretary-treasurer. U.S. taxes royalty payments disguised as taxes paid to foreign governments. • Break up, through legislation, the strangle­ hold the multinational oil companies hold over every aspect of our nation's energy industry. • Discourage the exportation of America's re­ fining capacity at a time when this country des­ perately needs its own secure source of refined products. • Repeal of the tax advantage which encour­ ages the use of foreign-flag tankers. • Imposition of an excess profit tax that would prevent the oil companies from reaping large profits at the expense of the American consumer. • A review of America's oil industry to deter­ mine whether this industry is not in fact a public utility which should be subject to regulation by the Federal Government. The MTD's energy program was incorporated into the energy policy statement of the AFL-CIO at its mid-winter meeting. (See story on page 3 of this LOG). Decry Veto of Ofllmport Bill The MTD board also decryed President Ford's veto of the Energy Transportation Security Act and issued a resolution charging that President Ford "has disregarded the need for jobs in the American maritime industry. He has disregarded the need for tankers with double bottoms to avoid oil spills. He has paid attention only to the cries of the oil executives." The only real fault of this bill which wquld have aided consumers and the environment was, the department said, that "its Congressional ap­ proval marked the first legislative defeat of the oil companies." The MTD renewed its pledge to immediately h^lin efforts in Congress to pass this legislation again. In a separate resolution, the MTD board pointed out that during 1974 and early 1975 the "volume of cargo available to U.S. ships de­ clined" with many ships laid up and "thousands Continued on back page of supplement v.-i - feij i'-'l 1:/^: Addressing the assembled members of the MTD Executive Board is O. William Moody, MTD administrator. Roman Gralewicz (right). Eastern Area MTD Executive Board member and President of the SlU of Canada, discusses an MTD resolution with Morris Weisberger (left). Western Area MTD Executive Board member and executive vice president of the SIUNA, and Roger Desjardin, secretary-treasurer of the SlU of Canada. Guest speaker Jesse Calhoon, presi­ dent of the Marine Engineers Bene­ ficial Association, outlines the indus­ try's need to work for oil legislation. �/ ^ h -l r I, l:r:i hi' It :) •{}\n •^-':• s ••'i .;'' . a • •• rV Executive Board member Anthoriy Sabatlne, vice president of the Oil, Chemical and Atomic Workers, de­ livers a report on the oil Industry. Merle Adium, President of the Inland boatmen's Union of the Pacific, at­ tended the quarterly meeting. •' I" I'i i : MTD President Paul Hall speaks with Ted Gleaspn, president of the Interna­ tional Longshoremen's Association, and Max Greenberg, president of the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union. George Barbaree (left), secretary-treasurer of the International Brotherhood of Pottery and Allied Workers, and Eddie Dominick (center), a representative of that union, sit with Thomas Miechur, the president of the United Cement, Lime and Gypsum Workers International Union. Ir' MTD Executive Board members met in Bal Harbour, Fla. on Feb. 13 and 14 for their quarterly meeting and acted on a number of important issues. Assistant to the International Presi­ dent of the Int'l. Brotherhood of Boil­ ermakers, Iron Ship Builders, Black­ smiths, Forgers and Helpers Page Groton reads a statement on mari­ time policy. 'V Ben Feldman, president of the Inter­ national Leather Goods, Plastics and Novelty Workers Union, and MTD Executive Board member, introduces a resolution condemning the Trade Reform Act of 1974. Highlights of Maritime Trades Department From left to right. General Secretary-Treasurer of the International Union of Operating Engineers J. C. Turner, MTD Vice President Jack McDonald and Operating Engineer's Vice President Stephen J. Leslie, an Executive Board member, discuss "The Energy Cartel," a book prepared for the MEBA. I T 0"\\ €'-"i •« Executive Board members Frank Palumbro (left), secretary-treasurer of the International Association of Fire "Fighters, and Dominick'Carnevale (center), , administrative assistant to the president of the United Assn. of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry of the U.S. and i C^ada, join John McNamara, the president of the International Brotherhood i Jfof Firemen and Oilers, at the MTD meeting. Executive Board Member C. L. Dennis, president of the Brotherhood of Railway, Airline and Steamship Clerks, Freight Handlers, Express and Station Employes, looks through a number of statements adopted by the Board at their quarterly meeting. Congressman Fred Richmond (DN.Y.) told MTD Executive Board members of the Congress's vigorous action in moving to freeze food stamp prices and oil import taxes. .? • I "'t •/piipfeSr. |>f. v." . "i ' • i Quarterly Meeting in Representing the Delaware Valley and Vicinity Port Maritime Council, SlU Port Agent John Fay (left), who serves as the couricil's secretary-treasurer, and Louis Vignola, the Delaware Valley port council's president, listen to an Executive Board resolution. il T;r',5 - -' : Bal Harbour, Fla. Richard Dachbach, the council to the Merchant Marine Subcommittee of the Senate Commerce Committee, stressed the need for U.S. cargo pref­ erence laws in his speech to MTD members. Lester Null, Sr. (left), president of the International Brotherhood of Pottery and Allied Workers, and William MacLuskie, vice president of the Glass Bottle Blowers' Association of the United States and Canada, are both Executive Board members of the MTD. iAl Heaps, secretary-treasurer of the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union, and Executive Board member listens to a report on the oil companies and the energy cartel. I I '.i. f .'i ' • 0 . 0: ] yfti 111 ra7s7;l i Economist Stanley Ruttenberg reads from "The Energy Cartel, Big Oil vs. The Public ln;lerest", a book he pre­ pared for the MEBA, Executive Board members Vernle Reed (left), 1st vice president of the Labor- ' ers International. Union of North America, and George Knaly, International . Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, hear a SlUNA and MTD President Paul Hall and Ben Puchalski, president of the Greater Chicago and Vicinity Port Maritime Council, get together at the MTD Executive Board meeting7 Special Siipptem^ Executive Board member Leon Schachter, vice president of the AmalPeter Ryka (left), vice president of the American Federation of Grain Millers, gamated Meat Cutters and Butcher and Executive Board member George Oneto, president of the Distillery, Recti- Workmen of North America, introfying. Wine and Allie'd Workers' International Union of America, hear a report duces a resolution to oppose cuts in on formulating a national nutrition policy. the Federal school lunch program. .. -W"'til March, 1975 'r I i .if. r 7' •" "f • f : '•h' r �mrnm nSEAFARERS -.-i^rrSTUMr- Omeial puhUmmtimm •! th* SBAFAIUMIS INTBRNATIONAL UNION• AtUatte, OoU, LakM mmA IiUaaOWaten Dtatrlat* AVL-CIO ' :%:/r SE '•f F'f I- ^ I- ^. t I ''t Continued from front page of supplement of shipyard and shipboard workers laid off from their jobs." President Ford's failure to sign the Oil Bill, which would have required that 30 percent of U.S. oil imports be carried on American-flag tank­ ers, deprived these tankers "of a source of cargo and by the end of January 1975 more than 1.5 million tons of tankers were laid up. Work on ships under construction was interrupted." Thousands of seamen, shipyard workers and workers in support industries joined the growing numbers of unemployed the statement said, as the multinational oil companies, in the absence of a law requiring them to use American ships, con­ tinue to use foreign-flag ships. Merchant Marine Goals In light of these conditions, the board resolved that there must be an updating of the U.S. mer­ chant marine's objectives and it called for: • Development of new sources of cargo, through legislation if necessary, including dry bulk cargoes and liquid bulk cargoes such as chemicals and petroleum. • Enlargement of the role of the U.S. mer­ chant fleet in the operations of the Military Sealift Command. The U.S. Navy, the Board stated, "must employ the U.S. merchant marine for its peacetime requirements" in order to keep it prop­ erly trained and prepared for any emergency. • Creation of a single, independent federal maritime agency to consolidate the activities and services now performed by a variety of agencies. • Continued expansion of America's inland waterways transportation network. • Establishment of U.S.-flag control of marine services to American outer continental shelf de­ velopment and ocean mining activities. • The development, particularly on the North­ east coast, of water transportation as a major mass transit mode. Jones Act Calling for a repeal of the authority to waive the Jones Act by executive decree, the MTD an­ nounced its commitment "to help maintain and strengthen the act." Now that the Jones Act "is being subjected to ever increasing attacks by cer­ tain special interests which choose to ignore the adverse economic and national security conse­ quences of erosion of the safeguards provided by the act," the executive board called for a Con­ gressional survey of oil company plans to meet the shipping requirements of the Alaskan pipe­ line. They charged that oil companies were in­ volved in "merchant marine brinksmanship" in preparing for the shipment of this oil. As part of the department's current legislative campaign, the board has prepared and distributed a report entitled "The Jones Act: Security for the United States and Americans." Navy Vessels A resolution strongly opposing the Navy's bud­ get appropriations of $300-million to build sev­ eral non-combat support and supply vessels was drafted by the MTD's Executive Board at this meeting. Stating their opposition to "the waste of scarce Navy budget funds for support vessels which are readily available in the U.S. private merchant fleet," the board urged that there should be "a greater use of private U.S.-flag vessels for the Navy's sealift and supply missions." This, they said, would allow the Navy to concentrate their budget funds on building warships, build up the U.S. merchant marine while allowing it to gain greater peacetime experience as an auxiliary to the Navy, and be less costly in the long run as the operating costs of private merchant vessels are far below those of Navy ships. Raise Minimnm Wage Congress enacted new amendments to the Fair Labor Standards Act last year, and while this was an important step forward for poverty-stricken workers, inflation has already wiped out the gains made in this 1974 legislation. To increase the real income of the poorest workers in our economy and to bring their living standards to even a minimal level of decency, the MTD has resolved to work for legislation which will raise the minimum wage to at least $3 an hour over the next two years. Food and Nutrition Policy Hunger, malnutritibn and skyrocketing food prices are critical problems that need immediate attention and the MTD Executive Board has an­ nounced its support of a program designed to use America's immense ability to produce food to alleviate these problems. Formulated by the Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butcher Workmen Union, the program calls for a Congressional review of the nation's frag­ mented nutrition programs and the establishment of a National Food and Nutrition Policy which will encourage the m^mum production of food. This program, the board said, "would foster the establishment of rational food production poli­ cies so as to halt the inflation in food prices, do away with outmoded and contradictory food poli­ cies, protect consumers from unwholesome prod­ ucts, assist farm workers to gain decent wages and working conditions, and help feed the starv­ ing and hungry both in the U.S. and abroad, while assuring the American farmers of an adequate return for their efforts." School Lunch Program Calling it "another example of misplaced budg­ etary priorities," the MTD denounced attempts to increase the cost of lunches provided under the Federal School Lunch Program. Because any increase in the cost of this pro­ gram, which provides millions of children from poverty-level families with a healthy, nutritious and balanced meal each day, would place a furthe burden on those who can least afford to pay, the MTD will oppose any attempt to reduce the program and support Congressional efforts to ex­ tend it to more American children. Apprenticeship and Training The Labor Department's Bureau of Appren­ ticeship and Training, established under the Na­ tional Apprenticeship Act of 1937, has over the years become subordinate to the U.S. Manpower Administration. In this subordinate position, the bureau's effec­ tiveness has become severely restricted as the Manpower Administration's priorities assigned to apprenticeship have declined to an alltime low. Because the vast majority of all registered ap­ prentices in the U.S. belong to MTD affiliates, the executive board has recommended that the bureau be severed from the Manpower Admin­ istration and set up as an independent agency within the U.S. Labor Department so that it may again serve its original purpose of safeguarding the welfare of these apprentices. Trades Reform Act In a resolution to work for the repeal of the Trades Reform Act of 1974, the MTD Board charged that "in the hands of an administration which is willing to sacrifice American jobs on the altar of free trade, this new legislation can serve as the final nail in the cofl&n for workers in laborintensive industries who cannot compete with the abysmally low conditions" and wages endured by many foreign work forces. This bill, also condenmed by the AFL-CJO at its 10th Constitutional Convention, does nothing to stem the export of American technology and capital to areas of the world where multinational corporations can maximize profits and minimize costs at the expense of workers in this country, while sanctioning the lucrative tax loopholes that make these exported factories so profitable. Memorials Acknowledging their dynamic and respected leadership in the labor movement, their valued and active membership on the MTD Executive Board, and their strong and progressive partici­ pation in the trade union movement, the Mari­ time Trades Department expressed its profound grief and deep sorrow at the deaths of William E. Fredenberger, president of the International Brotherhood of Firemen and Oilers; Joseph Beime, president of the Communications Work­ ers of America and Louis Isaacson, president of the International Uqion of Dolls, Toys, Play­ things, Novelties and Allied Products of the United States and Canada. '" EXECtmVE ^ BOARD 'FHHKMIIY 18-14. tan - -BAL HARBOUR, •-"/•.vr-. • 1.4 if Mi'Si B- K • A" A : Seated, left to right, are MTD Vice President Jack McDonald. Executive Secretary- Treasurer Pete McGavin, MTD President Paul Hall, MTD Administrator O. Wiiliam Moody, and John Yarmola, a representative oftheSIUNA. - � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource March 1975 Description An account of the resource Headlines: MARITIME LEADERS MEET WITH PRESIDENT FORD JONES ACT WAIVER DENIED UNITY TO ENACT LABOR'S PROGRAMS AFL-CIO: 'EMERGENCY' PLANS FOR JOBLESS SPECIAL ELECTIONS SET FOR APR. 10 ON CREWS CONFAB AT PINEY POINT UIW BROTHERS LAYOFF AT SEATRAIN YARD CONTINUES TENSION MOUNTS IN ECUADOR ON SEIZURE OF TUNA BOATS FOUR SUBCOMMITTEES SET UP ON MARITIME ISSUES DUNLOP NAMED AS SEC. OF LABOR SEATRAIN WASHINGTON PAYS OFF; LAYS UP IN NY GOLDEN MONARCH LAUNCHED ON WEST COAST HOW THE U.S. MARITIME ADMINISTRATION WORKS FOR YOU, THE SEAFARER REHABILITATION CENTER OPENS FOR SEAFARERS AT PINEY POINT SEAFARER JOHN BARBER GETS HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA MARAD PROPOSES PLAN FOR CHEMICAL CARRIERS 20TH CLASS GRADUATES SIX NEW 'A' BOOK MEMBERS BROTHER TELLS ABOUT THE SEA, PUTS IT DOWN IN VERSE ORPHANS, SEATRAIN CREWS ENJOY A 'FAMILY DINNER' ACTION NOW FOR HEALTHY MERCHANT MARINE FOREIGN MARITIME SUBSIDY STUDY FINDS $2-BILLION GIVEN 7 NATIONS REPORT DISCUSSES HEALTH CONSEQUENCES OF ALCOHOL USE NY MEETING: SEAFARERS LISTEN TO BOSUNS SENIORITY GRADUATES AND ELECT COMMITTEES LUNDEBERG GRADUATES ABS LIBERTY SHIP MODELS ARE NOW UP FOR SALE BEFORE LAYUP, THE SS THOMAS LYNCH PAY SOFF IN PHILLY DESCRIPTIONS AND DATES OF HLS UPGRADING COURSES HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE TO ALL SEAFARERS DEAL WITH ECONOMIC AND ENERGY PROBLEMS HIGHLIGHTS OF MARITIME TRADES DEPARTMENT Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 3/1/1975 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXXVII, No. 3 1975 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/e1ff30c413ec05a0b3d017bfc52677ee.PDF 8b559c818d20e7226d900100a6337fcc PDF Text Text l^fJ . ^\•• . i-- A >•. : 4'''H "' '< nl '' .-h y;' 41 1 •-' ill •V. '. '1^ -f •|:i if -'< " "'•" ' ';3 -1 •:.^- •..'•l i 1 •\ The srupertanker TT Stuyvesant, sistershi|^f the SlU-manned TT Brooklyn arid TT Williamsburgh, is nearly three quarters finished as she lays in Seatrain Shipbuilding Corp.'s Brooklyn N.Y, facility. The-SiU-affiliated United Industrial Workers who were employed in her construction and the building of her sistership, theTT Say fl/dge, were laid off last month for foac^^eelts. (See story on Page three). . ^ " iH! a I. s ' - > ilillliii -L fc '.iiiimi • II , S«# Fage 28 . . sBiviSfts ,. - ^ / .| ' // s on See CenterfQld ,.y- '• > '••••• r-' •" �• /• ;- 9mmmsf.msmmm*mf'~ ->~-ss? Bis-aant—^-1-'—' .. • -k-••'•'•. .': . tf Meany Urges "Put America Back to Work" AFL-CIO: Ford, Congress Act on Jobs, Tax Cuts, Oil The AFL-CIO has placed before President Ford and the Congress a major six-point economic program to pull the country back from the brink of economic disaster and "put America back to work." The detailed and documented pro­ gram was unanimously adopted for im­ mediate action by an emergency session of the AFL-CIO General Board held . ;• , -: .• >•_ M'- "%¥• ^ i late last month in Washington, D.C. Fom hundred and fifty Union leaders representing the AFL-CIO's 110 affili­ ates, as well as its departments, state federations and major local central bodies participated in the program's adoption. Keynoting the urgency of the nation's economic condition, AFL-CIO Presi­ dent George Meany pointedly affirmed Rep. Sullivan Opens Round 3 In Fight for Oil Quota Bill Rep. Leonor K. Sullivan (D-Mo.), Chairwoman of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee, has begun the third round in the fight to reserve a portion of U.S. oil imports for U.S.-flag ships by introducing into the House of Representatives HR 1071, an oil preference bill almost identical to the measure vetoed by President Ford last December. Similar oil preference bills have also been introduced in the opening session of the 94th Congress by Rep. James J. Delaney (D-N.Y.) and Rep. John Mur­ phy (D-N.Y.). These new bills would require that -20 percent of all American oil imports be carried on U.S.-flag ships immedi­ ately, with the quota rising to 25 per­ cent in 1976 and 30 percent by mid1978. The bills have all been referred to the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Com­ mittee. This legislation is essential if the U.S. is to maintain a merchant marine cap­ able of competing with foreign fleets, whose cost of operations are almost totally subsidized by their governments through cargo preference laws, direct subsidies and grants and special tax concessions. A' recent study conducted for MARAD showed that governments of seven major maritime powers pro­ vide more than $2 billion annually for their merchant marine, whereas the U.S. only provides 25 percent of this amount for building and operation subsidies. The SIU's legislative battle for an oil cargo preference bill began in 1972 when a bill calling for 50 percent car­ riage of oil imports for U.S.-flag ships was introduced in Congress. the ift:. I- PRESIDENT'S PaulHaU REPORT: V '. •• Victory Over Recession '•¥ " ' • < Can Be Won For over a year now, the dangerous currents of inflation and recession have been unchecked, creating an economic whirlpool that is dragging under virtually every segment of American industry. And being pulled down right along with the nation's industries are thousands upon thousands of American workers who have lost their jobs. Among the hardest hit areas of the American work force are: the building and construction trades which reports 15 percent of its workers unemployed nationally and as high as 30 percent in certain geographical regions and specific crafts; the textile industry with an unemployment rate of 10.7 per­ cent; the auto industry with over a quarter of a million people out of work, and the manufacturing and production industries with 766,000 Americans imemployed. And now, the U.S. maritime industry, which had been holding up well against the economic deluge, is also beginning to feel the crunch. Americanflag tankers as well as some liner vessels are being laid up due to a lack of ' ' that "our program must be one of ac­ tion. Actions the President can take immediately. Actions the Congress can take within 60 days. It will be an emer­ gency program." In brief, the comprehensive program calls for: • An immediate tax cut of at least $20 billion, primarily for low and mid­ dle income taxpayers to stimulate the economy through added purchasing power. • Immediate government measures to reduce America's dependence on im­ ported oil and establishment of a fair and equitable system of allocation and rationing of fuel. • Immediate reduction of interest rates and allocation of credit for high priority social and economic activities. • Immediate massive federal efforts to create jobs for the unemployed. • Immediate action to protect exist­ ing jobs from unfair foreign competi­ tion. • Immediate government assistance Continued on Page 25 SlU President Paul Hall addresses the emergency session of the AFL-CIO General Board held in Washington, D.C. late last month. The Board placed before Congress and Presiderit Ford a major six point economic program to "put America back to work". Listening to President Hall, seated from the left, are: Lane Kirkland, secretary-treasurer of the AFL-CIO; Peter Bommarito, president of the Rubber Workers; Joseph Keenan of the International Brother­ hood of Electrical Workers, and Jerry Wurf, president of the American Federa­ tion of State, County and Municipal Employes. cargo—resulting in a slowdown in shipping in most ports—and shipyards throughout the country have announced layoffs and work slowdowns. Most notably in shipyard cutbacks is Seatrain Shipbuilding which, since Decem­ ber, has idled 2,800 skilled craftsmen belonging to the SlU-affiliated United Industrial Workers, and has brought construction on its two supertankers at the former Brooklyn Navy Yard to a standstill. America's economic bulwark has a number of basic deficiencies which has weakened its foundation; yet they are deficiencies which can be corrected through wide-ranging, progressive legislative and social programs. The AFL-CIO General Board, representing over 13 million American workers, has developed such an economic program and has laid it out before President Ford and the Congress for positive action. Among its many impor­ tant features, the program calls for significant income tax reductions for low and middle income families, and a complete revamping of America's energy policies to break the devasting monopoly the oil cartel holds over production, refining and transportation of this country's energy supplies. It is a good plan, and a plan that we in the SIU, as an important part of the AFL-CIO, must support because it will provide both immediate relief for the nation's growing ranks of unemployed, and the basic long-term materials needed to construct a new, more solid economic cornerstone for all segments of American industry. As always, strong opposition to these programs will surface from the multi­ national oil companies, one of the major causes of our present economic situation, whose corporate profits have soared to record highs despite reces­ sion in most American industries, and near bankruptcy in others. The oil cartel, though, is no longer the seemingly invincible foe it once was. In the 93rd Congress, the SIU, with the complete backing of this mem­ bership and American labor throughout the country, dealt the oil cartel their first major legislative defeat ever with passage of the Energy Transporta­ tion Security Act. The.cartel was then temporarily reprieved with a last minute Presidential pocket-veto. Now, less than two month's later, the arena has been set again in the new 94th Congress for another confrontation with 'the oil cartel. A bill almost identical to the vetoed Energy Transportation Security Act has been intro­ duced in'the House of Representatives along with other legislation to curb the oil cartel monopoly. With the same unified support throughout the American labor movement that dumped the oil cartel on its head last year, ultimate victory in these legislative fights, so crucial to the economic health and strategic security of this nation, is imminent. ^ -5 • :--i(r- Change of address cards on Form 3579 should be sent to Seafarers Internat'onal Union, Atlantic Guif, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Avenue. Brooklyn Nev/ York 11232. Published monthly. Second Class postage paid at Brooklyn, N.^ Y. Vol. XXXVII, No. 2, February 1975. Page 2 • 'i;. •' Seafarers Log �filBltiTITiBi Veto of Oil Bill Crushing Tanker Market i i: Seafrain Lays Off 1,800 UIW Members at Yard When President Ford pocket vetoed the Energy Transportation Security Act on Dec. 30, 1974 it resulted in a further, crushing blow to the already depressed U.S. tanker market, and forced the Seatrain Shipbuilding Corp. last month to lay off for four weeks 1,800 SlU-afiiliated United Industrial Workers employed at its facilities in Brooklyn. The SIU had been fearful all along of the very negative effects a veto of the oil cargo preference bill would have on the entire maritime industry and in particular the slumping tanker market. This, combined with the fact that other countries have recently moved to benefit their fleets with pref­ erence requirements, has made the sit­ uation even worse. INDEX Legislative News New oil imports bills mtroduced Page 2 Washington Activities column Page 9 Jones Act under attack ...Page 3 Curb on 3rd-flag carriers ..Page 7 Union News Educational conference on contract Page 5 President's Report Page 2 1,800 UIW brothers furloughed ..Page 3 Headquarters Notes column Pages Tampa Port Agent Bennie Gonzalez passes away . Page 7 Membership meeting in port of Jacksonville ... .Page 4 1974 SPAD honor ' roll . Pages 12-13 Over $200 million paid out in benefits Back page Ecuador holding 7 tuna boats Page 5 Shipping Servicing on East Coast Centerfold Ships' Committees ....... Page 6 Dispatchers' Reports Page 24 Ships' Digests ..Page 20 Pennmar Page 21 Ships in Far East .Page 22 General News AFL-CIO holds general board meeting ........Page 2 Organizations exploiting senior citizens .page 7 20 countries protect merchant fleets Page 8 Supreme court rules against foreign flag picketing .. .Page 5 IMCO Meeting held Page 5 Training and Upgrading Seafarers participate in bosuns recertification and 'A' seniority upgrading .Pages 10-11 Automation in maritime industry : Page 19 Upgrading class schedule, requirements and application Pages 30-31 GED requirements and application Page 30 Membership News Retired seafarer pursues hobby :.. .Page 14 Final Departures ...... .Page 29 New SIU pensioners ....Page 23 Brother Vaccaro tends . bar ....:. ...... .Page 15 Special Feature ' Alcoholism .Pages 26-27 Work has been temporarily halted on the two super tankers currently under construction, the TT Stuyvesant, which is more than half completed, and the TT Bay Ridge, which is ap­ proximately 25 percent completed. Seatrain is re-evaluating its present completion schedule for the two ves­ sels. Two SIU manned supertankers, the TT Brooklyn and the TT Williamsburgh were built at the Yard. A meeting was held in Washington, D.C. on Jan. 23 among representatives from the SIU-UIW, Seatrain personnel and representatives of the government and Congress from the shipyard area to further discuss what could best be done to maintain the work at the yard. Other Shipyards Affected The Seatrain facility in Brooklyn is not the only shipyard in the country which has been affected by the prob­ lems in the industry. Approximately 2,000 men at the Newport News Ship­ building Corp. in Newport News, Va. have been laid off, and a total of over 6,000 shipyard jobs and some 1,900 seafaring jobs have been lost in recent weeks as a result of the tanker industry depression. The federal government has a major interest in the construction of both the Stuyvesant and Bay Ridge because it has already paid out construction sub­ sidies totalling over $31 million. It must now decide what can be done to get production resuming again at the Yard. Assistant Secretary of Com­ merce for Maritime Affairs Robert J. Blackwell late last month dispatched a four-man task force to investigate the situation and make recommenda­ tions. After the Jan. 23 meeting, two Brooklyn members of the House of Representatives from the shipyard area Representatives Shirley Chisholm and Fred Richmond, issued a joint state­ ment saying that "Mr. Blackwell has promised us that the task force will operate with sensitivity to the plight of the workers at the Yard, the impact the shut-down will have on the com­ munity and the government's already sizable investment in the two partially completed ships now at the Yard." The Senate Commerce Committee also began holding hearings Feb. 7 on the "depressed condition of the U.S. tanker industry and the impact of Pres­ ident Ford's energy proposals on that industry." (See story on this page) The SIU will do everything in its power to get its affiliated UIW broth­ ers at the Yard back to work as soon as possible. Senate Probes Crisis In Maritime Industry WASHINGTON—Stating that the U.S. tanker industry is in a "seriously depressed" condition and is faced with "financial disaster," Sen. Warren G. Magnuson (D-Wash.), chairman of the Senate Commerce Committee, asked the Administration what it has in mind "to improve this situation." Senator Magnuson blamed the Pres­ idential veto of the Oil Import Bill (Energy Transportation Security Act of 1974) for the growing crisis in un­ employment in maritime and related industries, and earlier this month called a hearing on the depressed conditions of the U.S. tanker industry and the im­ pact of the President's energy pro­ posals on the maritime industry. In letters to the Secretary of the Treasury, Secretary of Commerce, Secretary of the Interior and the En­ ergy Administrator, Sen. Magnuson asked them to appear at the hearing to answer specific questions concerning the decline in employment in the mari­ time industry and to offer solutions for the crisis. Commerce Secretary Frederick B. Dent and Acting Deputy Administra­ tor of the Federal Energy Administra­ tion Eric Zausner appeared and testi­ fied. Representatives from Treasury and Interior did not testify. Leadoff witness at the hearing— which was chaired by Senator Ernest F. Rollings (D-S.C.)—^was Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm whose dis­ trict includes the financially-crippled Seatrain shipbuilding Yard in Brook­ lyn. Following the Presidential veto, vitrually the entire work force at the yard was laid off. The Seatrain yard—located in a hard-core poverty area—has been hailed as a model project for training and putting people to work. Speaking emotionally about this project. Rep. Chisholm said: "Overnight, the 'dream' of persons who never had a real chance but could now make a productive contribution was shattered. These were people who were on public assistance, people who never really believed that the system cared about them, people who felt that the opportunity to move into the mid­ stream had become a reality . .. 1100 people idled in December and an ad­ ditional 1800 in January. The impact of these layoffs in Brooklyn—an al­ ready economically depressed area of our city—is particularly distressing and holds serious implications for the area's existence." Charging the Administration with a callous lack of interest in the nation's maritime industry, Mrs. Chisholm s^id that "no one seemingly is willing to speculate on the future, if any, for American-flag tankers." •' ^ J f. i.; Continued on Page 25 Jones Act Again Under Attack Oil Interests Petition for a Waiver to Carry LNG Major oii interests have instigated another attack on the Jones Act and petitioned the Treasury Department for a waiver to allow foreign-flag ves­ sels to carry liquified natural gas (LNG) from Alaska to New England. The New England LNG Inc., a con­ sortium of Northern Atlantic U.S. util­ ities, has filed for permission to use the Liberian-fiag Kenai Multina or the Norwegian-flag Ventaro to haul the LNG from the Phillips-Marathon fa­ cility at Kenai, Alaska because there are no LNG carriers operating now under U.S.-flag. In a telegram to Secretary of the Treasury William Simon, SIU Presi­ dent Paul Hall urged immediate rejec­ tion of the waiver request, calling it "an outrageous attempt by tbe major U.S. oil companies to by-pass the Jones Act in order to gain windfall profits through the entry of tax-dodg­ ing foreign vessels into the U.S. do­ mestic trades." President Hall went on to note that Phillips-Marathon has been shipping LNG to Japan for four years and if they "had been genuinely concerned about the well-being of American fuel users, they could have long ago built one or more U.S. vessels to insure that Alaskan natural gas was used in the U.S. market." Now that Japanese demand for Alaskan LNG has decreased, the de­ mand for LNG in the U.S. has in­ creased. And while Phillips-Marathon i: t i Continued on Page 25 MTD To Seek Solutions To Maritime Problenris WASHINGTON—The AFLs€IO Maritime Trades Depart; menfr—-representing 44 natidnal and inbernatio^ unions —- ^1 meet ih A^mi, Fla. this month to plan a coordinated program to d^l Yrith p yvide range of pi^-lems, including the cmis in the maritime industry. Three major arei^ Will he ex­ amined in depth. "They are: flie energy and economic crisis in the United States; the problems and goals of the U.S. maritime indus­ try, and the increasing attacks on the Jones Act. Paul Hall, presidtent of the MTlt, said that other to he disciissed are: the minimum yrage policy, the U.S. Food Stamp Pro­ gram, School Lunch Program, a national food and nutrition policy and trade legislation. Recommendations of the MTD will be submitted to the AFL-CIO Executiye Council when that body meets later this month. A fuD report on the MTD meeting will be publiriied in the March, 1975 issue of the LOQ. Page 3 February, 1975 VW'- ',!' i-v. I- • ' • ' , • -jMr- I'i.-. ^• . • f M �* New Jacksonville Hall Has MembershipMeeting T i At the Jacksonville hall awaiting start of meeting is Paul Halloway, ableseaman. HE new, modem SIU-IBU hiring hall in Jacksonville, Fla. held its second general deep sea membership meeting on Jan. 9 since being christened last November. The meeting was well attended by Jacksonville Seafarers who heard updated reports on the many issues and problems facing the maritime industry today. The comfortably furnished Jacksonville facility, located at 3315 Liberty St., is actually two separate buildings. The main building, which is finished, houses the hiring hall and meeting hall, where a complete range of Union services are available to SIU and affiliated IBU members. The second build° ing, not yet completed, will eventually house a restaurant and recreational focilities for the Jacksonville membership and their families. The Jackson­ ville hall is just the first in a planned series of general upgrading for all the SIU's hiring hall facilities. SIU Jacksonville Representative Jim Davis, left, conducts job call following meeting as Seafarer J. Crowley, right, throws in for AO's job aboard the SIUcontracted Iberville. Attending the new hall's second mem­ bership meeting is Recertified Bosun Ward Wallace. Prior to membership meeting. Seafarers David Goosby, QMED, left; George Costango, able-seaman, center, and Tom Barlow, able-seaman, engage in friendly game of rummy. Awaiting start of membership meeting are Jacksonville Seafarers Kenneth Jefferson, left; Ellis Young, center, and Maurice Murray. All three sail in the engine department. Sign outside new Jacksonville hall. on the present state of the maritime industry at the second membership meeting to be held at the new hall. Page 4 • Vv • • Seafarers Log �S/U Vic^ President Shepard Attends Joint Conference IMCO and ILO Meet to Study Maritime Safety Proposals A joint committee of the Intergov­ ernmental Maritime Consultative Or­ ganization (IMCO), and seafaring and ship owner members of the Interna­ tional Labor Organization (ILO) met in Geneva last month to study labor's sug­ gestions and amendments to IMCO's proposals for international maritime safety regulations. These joint conferences allow IMCO representatives to show their proposals to seafaring labor representatives and Maritime Ad Hoc Committee Members of the Ad Hoc Committee on Maritime Industry Problems met in Miami, Fla. this month to work out a unified program to meet the crisis facing seagoing, shipyard and related unions. The AFL-CIO committee is headed by John Dunlop who has been named by President Ford to become Secre­ tary of Labor. SlU President Paul Hall was a prime mover in setting up the committee. to modify them to partially reflect worldwide labor's needs. Seafarers were represented at this important conference by SIU Vice President Earl Shepard. HLSS Voca­ tional Education Director Bob Kalmus accompanied Vice President Shepard in an advisory capacity. By participating in these interna­ tional organizdtions, the SIU can moni­ tor all proposals for international maritime regulations that could affect unli­ censed seamen, as well as help shape these new proposals. At this joint conference, the SIU was particularly interested in a proposal to draft "mandatory minimum require­ ments for jimior ratings forming a part of a navigational watch." The proposal IMCO brought to the joint conference did not define the exact functions of a "junior rating" and the seafaring ILO representatives sug­ gested that language specifying that the junior rating should not serve as the sole rating on a navigational watch be included in the draft. This would in­ sure that a mate on watch could not serve as both an oflScer in charge of a watch and as a "junior rating", and that unlicensed members of the deck department would be required on board ships under international law. Unfortunately, both IMCO repre­ sentatives and ship owner members of the ILO would not accept a proposal that specified manning requirements. Therefore the changes were not added, though they will be attached to the drafted proposal as labor's comments on the proposed international require­ ments. This paper, with its attached com­ ments, will go to a drafting convention where an international maritime safety treaty will be drawn up, and may even­ tually become international law. For this reason, it is important that the SIU participate in these interna­ tional forums and work to insure that the unlicensed seamen's jurisdiction is not invaded or given away. The next international meeting which the SIU will attend will be an IMCO conference which will be held in Jime to set up proposed requirements for en­ gine room ratings. W-2 Forms W-2 forms for taxes withheld in 1974 from vacation pay were sent out to all Union members in Janu­ ary. These forms have been mailed to your home address, but if you have moved, or did not receive your form, a copy may be obtained at Headquarters, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. For information on filing your tax return, see pages 16-18 of the January issue of the LOG. Committee Developing Educational Conference Agenda A pre-conference committee which included key members of the Harry Lundeberg &hool staff and SIU repre­ sentatives met this month to begin de­ veloping an agenda for the upcoming Educational Conference to be held in Piney Point this spring. A letter outlin­ ing all pertinent information concern­ ing the Conference has also been sent to all SIU members, to each SlU-contracted ship's chairman, and to all port agents. Also, a questionnaire will be sent out later this month to Seafarers asking for their comments and suggestions on such topics as the Constitution, pen­ sion, welfare and vacation plans, train­ ing and upgrading and a number of other topics important to all SIU mem­ bers. The conference agenda will include discussions on the evolution of the mar­ itime industry, its present state, the direction in which it is moving and how the SIU's political activities have- contributed to its development. Confer­ ence delegates will also make recom­ mendations for the deep sea contract coming up for renewal in June, includ­ ing possible revisions or additions in our shipping rules, the Welfare, Pen­ sion and Vacation Plans, and our train­ ing and upgrading programs at Piney Point. As reported in last month's issue of the LOG, the conference will be held at the Lundeberg School from Apr. 14 to Apr. 26. The delegation representing the membership will consist of 66 Sea­ farers, 22 from each of the three shiphoard departments, to he elected at special membership meetings in each A&G port on Apr. 10 at 2:30 p.m. The membership delegation will he partici­ pating in the Conference along with the Union's contract department and rep­ resentatives of all our beneficial Funds. Based on shipping and registration, and last year's activities in the various A&G ports, membership representation Supreme Court Rules Against Right to Picket Foreign Flags Rejecting all arguments by American maritime unions that the picketing in a U.S. port of foreign-flag vessels is "the lawful exercise of protected rights of free speech," the Supreme Court ruled by a 5-4 vote that the Taft-Hartley Act does not overrule the jurisdiction of in­ dividual state courts to issue injunctions to halt such picketing. This case, formally known as Ameri­ can Radio Associations, AFL-CIO, et al. V. Mobile Steamship Association et at., arose in 1971 when six U.S. mari­ time unions picketed foreign-flag ships at the Port of Mobile's Alabama State February, 1975 Docks to publicize the adverse impact the foreign operations had on both the American seaman and the American merchant marine as a whole. The Mobile Steamship Association immediately obtained an injunction in an Alabama State Court against the picketing, thereby touching off a fouryear court battle. The case reached the Alabama Supreme Court in May 1973 which ruled against the unions and af­ firmed the state court's action. And, a similar decision was handed down three Continued on Page 25 from each port will be; New York, 12; New Orleans, 6; Houston, 6; San Fran­ cisco, 6; Baltimore, 3; Boston, 3; De­ troit, 3; Jacksonville, 3; Mobile, 3; Nor­ folk, 3; Philadelphia, 3; San JUM, 3; Seattle, 3; Tampa, 3; Wilmington, 3; and Piney Point, 3. To qualify for election as a delegate to the conference, a Seafarer must: • be a full book member with "A" Seniority in good standing. • have 24 months seatime with SIUcontracted operators in ratings above entry (seatime will be con- sidered as any time for which con­ tributions have been made toward Pension and Welfare eligibility.) • must have at least 60 days of such employment in the period from Apr. 1, 1974-Apr. 1, 1975. Anyone wishing to be a delegate should be sure to bring along proof of his qualifications to the Apr. 10 Special Meeting. If any port fails to elect its quota, then Headquarters will hold a Special Meeting on Apr. 11 at 2:30 p.m. to elect that port's quota. Ecuador Holding 7 U.S. Tuna Boats and Crews In Salinas Seven American tuna boats and their crews are being held in the port of Salinas, Ecuador after being seized on the high seas, according to the Ecua­ dorian government, for fishing within the 200 mile coastal water jurisdictional limit this South American coimtry main­ tains. Two of the seized vessels are manned by members of the SIUNAaffiliated Fisherman's Union of Amer­ ica, Pacific and Caribbean Area. Ecuadorian officials announced that the boats would be held untU the catches were removed; but because of inadequate storage and cannery facil­ ities in Salinas, the vessels and crews could be detained up to 40 days. Ecua­ dor has also fined the vessels' owners in excess of $1 million. These seven boats are just a few of the numerous American vessels that have been seized by the Ecuadorian government over the past few years. The 1,350-member SlUNA-affiliated fishermen's union has called for im­ mediate Congressional action to "stop iJiese acts of piracy," and to "protect our men and property with whatever measures deemed necessary." Several bills have already been intro­ duced into the 94th Congress which would provide government assistance in many areas to the too-long neglected U.S. fishing industry. Specifically dealing with the problem of seizure. Rep. John Murphy (D-N.Y.) has introduced a resolution that would amend the Fisherman's Protective Act of 1967 to guarantee the safety of American fishing boats, their crews and equipment, against illegal harassment and seizure by foreign governments. In addition. Rep. Bob Wilson (R-Calif.) has advocated that the U.S. cut off all imports from Ecuador until a reason­ able solution to the seizure problem is worked out. The SIU will fight in the 94th Con­ gress to insure that American fishermen receive the same protection and safe­ guards at their jobs as Americans em­ ployed in other vital industries. Page 5 : r' �The Committee Page Seattle Committee Cities Service Baltimore -Awaiting a payoff in the port of New York on Jan. 23 following a coastwise run is the Ship's Committee of the SS Seattle (Sea-Land). From left are: smiling Bosun John Giannotis, ship's chairman;• Chief Steward H. Ridgeway, secre­ tary-reporter; J. Reeves, steward delegate; Robert Mealor, engine delegate, and Henry McCue, deck delegate. The Ship's Committee of the tanker, the SS Cities Service Baltimore are, from left: Isaac L. Alvarez, steward delegate; Henry Parkinson, ship's chair­ man; John J. Kulas, engine delegate, and Marvin Howell, secretary-reporter. The ship was on a coastwise run from Corpus Christi, Tex. to Stapleton Anchorage, S.I., N.Y. for payoff on Jan. 21. Brooklyn Committee Transhawaii Committee y'". •' . <4;" i'SSSft-Sw - :• • 4 '• «" '1 ? Paying off at the Blount Island Containerport in Jacksonville, Fla. after a coastwise run on Jan. 10 was the Ship's Committee of the containership the SS Brooklyn (Puerto Rico Maritime). From left are: crewmember Guy "Frenchy" Salanon, third cook; Chief Steward O. Fayne, secretary-reporter; Raoul Rivera, deck delegate; Chief Electrician G. Ortiz, educational director; Robert Bullock, engine delegate, and E. Odum, steward delegate. Overseas Traveler , ' U i'* • • .. After a coastwise run. Recertified Bosun Victor Carbone of the SS Trans­ hawaii (Puerto Rican Marine) (seated far left) waits for payoff in Baltimore on Jan. 4 with the containership's committee of, seated from left: Robert A. Outlaw, steward delegate, and Chief Steward Oreste Vola, secretary-reporter. Standing are, from left: Bernard Saberon, deck delegate; Herman Bergeron, engine delegate, and Chief Electrician Sadak Wala, educational director. Cities Service Norfork -V. y - •Am,:/ Recertified Bosun Arne Hovde, ship's chairman of the tanker SS Oyaz-seas Traveler (Maritime Overseas) bends over to talk to (seated) SlU Patrolman Teddy Babkowski about his report during a payoff in the port of New York on Jan, 15. Other Ship's Committee members are, from left: C. D. Crowder, educational director; Chief Steward J. C. Anderson, secretary-reporter, and Joseph Stanton, deck delegate. The ship came from the Far East and she is now on a voyage to Europe. Page 6 Seated from left is part of the Ship's Committee of the containership the SS Cities Service Norfolk. They are: Pantryman Malito Maldonado, steward dele­ gate; AB Arthur Fihnell, deck delegate, and Paul C. Guillory, engine delegate. Also, waiting for payoff in the port of New York on Jan. 23 on completion of a coastwise voyage was (in, background) Chief Cook Frank Adkins. Seafarers Log �High Legislative Priority Given Bill to Halt 3rd-Flag Incursion High on the Senate Commerce Com­ mittee's list of legislative priorities for the new 94th Congress is an important bill aimed at halting a growing incursion by third-flag carriers into the transpor­ tation segment of America's foreign trades. The bill would require that all opertrtors must file ahy rate reductions 30 days before the new rate becomes effec­ tive; and if the reduced rates are filed by a third-flag carrier, it must be proven by the operator that the new rate at least covers the full cost of providing the service. This necessary law would put a stop to the common practice employed by third-flag operators of indiscriminately lowering rates to stifle competition and then raising the rates when national-flag competitors have been forced out of business. The Federal Maritime Commission, which has been expressing deepening concern over the third-flag carrier situ­ ation, presently has very little authority to act against rate-cutting and price-fix­ ing practices proven detrimental to U.S. foreign commerce. A spokesman for the Senate Com­ merce Committee affirmed that the bill "is needed to enable the Federal Mari­ time Commission to more effectively prevent anticompetitive rate practices. Without this legislation, the recent emergence of the United States flag liner vessels as a positive contributor to our balance of payments position, as a vi­ able alternative to movement of our commerce on foreign-flag vessels, and as a naval and military auxiliary in time of national emergency, could be placed in jeopardy." The Commerce Committee had or­ dered an identical bill reported to the full Senate for a vote late in the 93rd. Congress — unfortunately too late for floor action. In this report, the Committee deter­ mined that 9.5 percent of the 1972 U.S. Jamaica Union Official Visits SlU X., A • Reg Ennis, right, general secretary of the Port Supervisors Union In Kingston, Jamaica discusses mutual problems of labor unions In the U.S. and In Jamaica—with SlU-Vlce-Presldent Frank Drozak. General Secretary EnnIs was participating In a month-long Labor Department-conducted program In which he viewed many U.S. labor Institutions. Atlantic Coast-North Europe liner trade was handled by third-flag carriers, with an expected jump to 13 percent by this year. The Committee also reported that 26 percent of U.S. Pacific liner trade in 1972 was carried in third-flag bottoms, with an expected 40 percent this year. No percentage figures, however, were released concerning the carriage of U.S. imported oil cargo. As usual in legislation that would foster the growth of a competitive U.S. merchant marine, the bill is receiving stiff opposition from the Departments of State and Justice. The Departments jointly stated that the bill was incon­ sistent with the administration's pur­ pose of improving trade relations. At a meeting held late last month in Washington, D.C., the national com­ mittee of the National Maritime Coun­ cil, which promotes the development of a strong, competitive U.S. merchant marine, took special note of this grow­ ing danger to the health of the American merchant fleet and vowed to get the Commerce Committee-supported bill through Congress. SlU Tampa Port Agent 'Bennie' Gonzalez, 64, Dies SIU Tampa Port Agent Belarmino "Beanie" Gonzalez died of natural causes in Tampa General Hospital on Jan. 28. He was 64. Brother Gonzalez was a charter member of the SIU, joining the Union on Nov. 12, 1938. He sailed as a chief steward on Union-contracted vessels until he became an SIU official in 1946. From 1954 he served the Union as a patrolman in the ports of New York, Seattle and Tampa. He was a patrolman in the port of Miami from 1959 to 1963 and was acting port agent there from 1963 to 1965. Finally, he served as Tampa port agent until his death. A native of Havana, Cuba, Seafarer Gonzalez was a naturalized American citizen..He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jose Gonzalez of Tampa. Burial was in the Garden of Mem­ ories Cemetery, Tampa. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Ana Josefa Torres Gonzalez; a son, Jos6 Collazo Gonzalez; three daughters, Mrs. Francis (Carmen Lidia) Perna; Mrs. Ana Josefa Colazzo Quintanilla, and Mrs. Nicholas (Norma Iris) Co­ lazzo Matassini of Houston; a brother. Belarmino 'Jennie'* Gonzalez Manuel Gonzalez; five sisters, Mrs. Luisa Arguelles; Mrs. Margarita Perez; Mercedes Gonzalez of Tampa; Mrs. Maria Paiz, and Mrs. Enedina Ed­ wards; a nephew, Jose A. Gonzalez of Tampa, and a granddaughter, Nicole Matassini, also of Houston. Besides the close family. Union of­ ficers and rank and file members were also in attendance at the funeral services. Flim-Flam Organizations Are Exploiting Senior Citizens Operating under the guise of non­ profit organizations genuinely con­ cerned about the well-being of elderly Americans, the National Retired Teach­ ers Association, the American Associa­ tion of Retired Persons, and similar organizations, are actually exploiting countless thousands of U.S. citizens who are either retired or nearing retirement age, according to information released by the national office of the AFL-CIO. Through multimillion dollar televi­ sion, radio, newspaper and direct mail advertising campaigns, the NRTA and AARP offer 55 year old and older peo­ ple supposedly unbiased advice on the best possible life and health insurance policies. However, these organizations maintain a profitable, cozy relationship with the various insurance companies whose policies they recommend. And for the most part, the policies are in­ ferior protection at extremely high costs. For instance, the honorary president of the jointly administered NRTA and J AARP also holds controlling interest in J an insurance company that specializes in health, automobile, and life insurance for persons over 55 years of age. With the help of NRTA and AARP solicita­ tions, ^is company's excessive profits jumped from $183 million in 1973 to $250 million in 1974. In return, the February, 1^75 NRTA and AARP received $5.8 mil­ lion from this company last year for "administrative allowances." Attempting to write their own life insurance policy, the combined NRTAAARP has been working in Congress to block labor-backed legislation calling for a national health insurance pro­ gram, which, if enacted, would severely curb their exploitation of the elderly. In the past, these organizations also op­ posed Medicare and on the state levels they support "right to work" legislation. The AFL-CIO national oflSce has condemned the profit motivated actions of the NRTA and the AARP, and urges all its Union affiliated brothers to join in the fight to put a halt to their exploi­ tation of the elderly. The AFL-CIO also urges its mem­ bership of 13 million workers to sup­ port the National Council of Senior Citizens, the only organization of older and retired workers that has the com­ plete endorsement of the AFL-CIO. The NCSC has consistently worked side by side with the AFL-CIO in fostering programs that are in the best interests of American workers. The SIU joins in support of this worthwhile organization. For further information on the Na­ tional Council of Senior Citizens and its programs write William Hutton, Ex­ ecutive Director, National Council of Senior Citizens, 1511 K Street, N.W.,, Washington, D.C. 20005. -M Public Health Hospitals Are Being Revitalized A little over a year after the SIU led a successful fight to keep them open, the United States Public Health Service hospitals are undergoing a Govern­ ment-sponsored revitalization. A new director of the system, Dr. Edward J. Hinman, was appointed last July and new funds were pumped into the budget to modernize the hospitals. The struggle to keep the hospitals open began in 1970 when the Depart­ ment of Health, Education and Welfare issued at least three closeout or transfer threats, and stated, as rcently as last April, that it did not know what the fate of the hospitals would be. This, despite the fact that Congress passed legislation providing for continuihg op­ eration of the facilities In November, 1973 Congress tacked an amendment onto a defense appro­ priations bill which guaranteed that the Public Health Service hospitals would remain open for both out-patient and in-patient service. The measure pro­ vided over $100 million to operate, modernize and upgrade the eight exist­ ing hospitals and 32 clinics in port cities across the nation. These hospitals over the years have had the primary mission of providing care .to merchant seamen. Coast Guard personnel and certain other Govern­ ment workers. They have been plagued by many problems, including the end of the "doctor draft," a decline in patient load, a slowdown in research and a very high loss of hospital and clinic staff. The passage of the 1973 legislation was the result of a long, hard fight waged hy the SIU and certain members of Congress who have supported mari­ time causes in the past. The victory was made possible by the help of SIU mem­ bers who support the Union's political activities with their contributions to SPAD. The current revitalization includes new and increased community patient care and research in alcoholism and drug abuse, day care for old and dis­ abled persons to keep them out of nurs­ ing homes, rehabilitation of heart dis­ ease and cancer victims, preventive dental care and health screening of poor^ children. P««7 1 ;•« 1 �•.K-a I -r TT.'i , ^aw^aww^w^^ioWKlSi'*-vj' Merchant Marine Pleets Protected in 20 Countries FIREFIGHTING The U.S. Maritime Administration began conducting its firefighting course at its new facilities in Earle, N.J. on Feb. 17. However, MARAD has announced that because the Earle, N.J. facility is not yet completed, only a limited number erf class openings are available for each class date. This is only a temporary situation. Upcoming class dates at the new firefighting school are Feb. 21, Mar. 7, 17 and 21. Brothers, firefighting is becoming an increasingly important endorsement, and the day will soon be here when this endorsement will be a prerequisite to getting a job aboard an SlU-contracted vessel. So participate in this one-day program as soon as possible and get this important endorsement. BOSUNS RECERTIFICATION PROGRAM Week after week, we have been receiving an increasing amount of mail here at Headquarters from both ships' Masters and SlU-contracted company of­ ficials, praising the fine performance of our recertified bosuns. The letters have noted that the ships are running smoothly and that most contractual questions are answered quickly by the recertified bosun, resulting in fewer overtime and other beefs aboard ship. The SIU is looking toward the future; and in the years to come it is plainly visible that the job security of the American Seafarer depends upon his ability to continually upgrade his professional skills in order to remain on an even keel with the rapidly advancing maritime technology. Those Seafarers who have participated in the Bosuns Recertification Pro­ gram—one of the most successful educational programs ever conducted by the SIU—are now, and will continue over the years, contributing invaluable assistance to the SIU in building a secure future for our membership. I know you join me in congratulating the 12 bosuns who graduated this month, thus bringing to 201 the number of Seafarers who have completed the Recertification Program. They are: Carl Linebery; Basilo Maldonado; Carl Olesen; Enos Allen; Jose Aguiar; Clarence Pryor; Fred Johnson; Joseph Zeloy; Joseph Puglisi; William Reeves; Johannes Sorel, and Eddie Craddock. I Though President Ford has rejected Australian-owned shipping companies, Australian Transport Minister an oil import preference bill that would have greatly helped the American mer­ Charles Jones, announcing the new pro­ chant marine and U.S. shipbuilding, posal, said that six 65-70,000 dwt tank­ other countries throughout the world, ers would be needed to meet the quota. including Australia, Kuwait and Saudi The government suggested that its Aus­ Arabia, have now moved to protect tralian National Line provide three of their national merchant marine by im­ the tankers and Australian shipping posing import and export oil quotas companies the other three. According to Mr. Jones, "These pro­ that require the use of ships sailing posals, when put into effect, will give imder their flags. In addition, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Australia a greater measui*e of security Colombia, Ecuador, Nicaragua, Peru, in relation to the availability of essen­ Venezuela, France, Spain, Algeria, tial supplies of crude oil." This new policy is also expected to Morocco, the Unit^ Arab Republic, India, Japan, Pakistan and the Philip­ foster a major expansion of Australianpines have for some time now reserved flag shipping operations.overseas. Prior to the Australian announce­ portions of water-borne imports and ment, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait un­ exports for their ships. The latest announcement of an oil veiled oil export quota plans aimed at import quota was by the Australian creating and sustaining national tanker government. This oil import quota pol­ fleets. These announcements bring the total icy will require that 40 percent of all the oil Australia imports be carried on number of countries protecting their Australian-registered ships, manned by merchant marine through cargo prefer­ Australian crews and operated by ence policies to twenty. Gets Quick Action on Claim ORGANIZING ACTIVITIES The SIU is in the process of filing charges against Sabine Tankers for firing an employee who had supported our efforts in the Sabine organizing drive. Sabine Tankers has tried this tactic of intimidation several times in the past; but in each case the SIU has intervened in behalf of the dismissed employees. Our efforts before the NLRB have resulted in the rehiring with back pay for every seaman fired by the company. Also, an SIU organizing drive is continuing aboard the Glomar Explorer. which is a deep-sea mining vessel operated by Global Marine Development, Inc., out of the port of Wilmington. During the past month SIU representatives have been actively engaged in contacting unlicensed employees aboard this vessel, and report success in enlisting support for the SIU. •-I . f '-S- •I r' «A' SENIORITY UPGRADING Since the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program started in mid-1973, a total of 138 men have achieved their 'A' books, Along with our recertified bosuns, these men are helping to build a stronger Union and a more secure future for the SIU membership. If you are eligible for the program, apply immediately. By earning an 'A' book in the SIU, you will have earned a working lifetime of job security in the U.S. merchant marine. I want to wish the six Seafarers who completed the program this month smooth sailing in the years ahead. They are; Carson Jordan; Ralph Egeland; Mickey Noble; Llwellyn Trott; Frank Cammuso, and Barney Burnette. NEW SHIPS Due to the layoff of approximately 1,800 workers in Seatrain Shipbuilding Corp.'s Brooklyn facilities, a new delivery schedule calls for the TT Stuyvesmt to be completed in December of 1975 and the TT Bay Ridge in December of 1976. (For more details, see story on page three of this LOG.) Aeron Marine Shipping Co. launched the Golden Monarch, a San Cleraente class tanker, on Feb. 1 in San Diego, Calif. Seafarers are already manning the company's Golden Dolphin and Golden Endeavor. .-'m EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE The SIU will be conducting an Educational Conference at Piney Point from Apr, 14 to Apr. 26 to discuss, among other things, the state of the maritime industry today and our new contract which is coming up for renewal in June. Each member and each ship's chairman has been sent a letter with full informatian on the Conference. (For further details, see article on page Ave of this ifiueoftheLOQi) Nlil In the port of Wilmington, Calif., Seafarer Richard Rodriguez happily displays Sickness and Accident benefit check he received shortly after filing the claim. His claim was quickly processed because Brother Rodriguez carefully filled out his claim and Included all necessary documents In his correspondence with the SIU Welfare Plan office. The veteran Seafarer has been disabled for the past three months due to a heart attack. He hopes to be shipping out again in a short while. Delayed Benefits The following members have hscl their benefit payments held up because they failed to supply complete information when filing their claims, Please contact Tom Cranford at illZ) 499<.6600. Name Social Security Number 076-16-6322 Delgado, S. Rivera, R. 073-24-2942 Alderate, B. 461-18-1347 WeUs. W. 285-34-9772 :- ^ 104-16-3454 Bleeker, IS. Trexier, R. V 217-14-4868. v-r 066-50-8005 Clarke, L. 159-26-7306 Hunt, M. ' 130-10-1426 . Hart, F. •,218-01-9856- • - ^ Taurin, J. ; 584-50-4883 Quinnone?, M„ 570-18-6179 Uzeta, 111 - 583-20-7873 fiantiagoi A. • •1 , . A _ 1 Union A&O UIW UIW UIW RMR " A&G UIW IBU AW " A&G • UIW AAQ UIW SHfirerfLog �-4. .-fM •^ "S 5\ »• .'^ Washington Activities By B. Rocker Since the 94th Congress convened last month, over 1,000 bills have been introduced in the House and Senate, a number of which concern the well-being of Seafarers, our brothers in affiliated unions, arui the maritime industry as a whole. So, this month the Washington Activities column has been expanded to keep the membership informed on these new legislative developments. Oil Import Bills Four new oil import bills have already been introduced in the House of Rep­ resentatives in the first session of the 94th Congress. These bills are similar to the Energy Transportation Security Act (H.R. 8193), passed by both houses in the 93rd Congress, but vetoed by the Presir dent. The new bills would guarantee 20 percent of all oil import cargo for U.S. flag ships, effective inunediately, rising to 25 percent after June 30, 1976, and 30 percent by mid-1978. The four bills have been referred to the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee. The SIU was instrumental in rallying support for H.R. 8193 last year among Maritime Port Councils, AFL-CIO State Federations and maritime manage­ ment groups to fight the wealthy and powerful oil lobby. We believe passage of that bill was a major victory, although it was pocket vetoed. We have seen the beginning of tfie economic effect of the veto in ship layups and just recently with the layoff of 1,800 in the Brooklyn Shipyard. We are not giving up in our fight; we will begin again to work for passage of a bill which guarantees U.S.-flag ships a fair share of cargo to promote jobs and job security for our members. Maritime Authoriration Before the second session of the 93rd Congress adjourned in December, both houses passed the authorization bill for fiscal year 1975 for the Maritime Administration. President Ford vetoed the bill, he said, because of a provision to reimburse fishermen who suffer losses as a result of action by a foreign fishing vessel. Congresswoman Leonor Sullivan (D-Mo.), chairman of the Merchant Ma­ rine and Fisheries Committee, has introduced a new bill to authorize $562.9 million for Maritime Administration programs, including $275 million for construction differential subsidies and $242.8 million for operating differential subsidies. It also provides for a regional Great Lakes Maritime Administration office. The Great Lakes is administered through the East Coast office at present. Senate Commerce Committee Hearings on Oil Spill The Commerce Committee, chaired by Senator Warren Magnuson (D-Wash.), has held preliminary hearings on tanker accidents in the Far East, off the coast of South America and off our own coasts. Witnesses in the hearings have stated that passage of H.R. 8193—^the oil import bill—^would have been a step toward safer transport of oil since U.S. ships are belter constructed and U.S. regulations are more stringent than foreign-flag ships. Hearings on the Depressed Condition of U.S. Tanker Industry Hearings are being held in the Senate Commerce Committee to investigate the present state of the industry, and to formulate plans to revive American shipping. (See story on page three of this LOG.) Some of the questions to be discussed are the effect of increased oil import fees on American tankers; the loss of thousands of shipyard and seafaring jobs because of tanker industry depression; government mortgage guarantees for tankers; the effect of shipyard closings on the economy, and what the Admin­ istration plans to do to solve the problems. Alaskan Gas for the Lower Forty Eight The Federal Power Commission has agreed to consider the application of El Paso Alaska to transport LNG by pipeline and U.S.-flag ships. The Interior Department had attempted to require El Paso to apply for a right-of-way permit before making application to FPC. Shipping Violations Rep. Leonor K. Sullivan (D-Mo.) has introduced legislation which would amend Section 27 of the Merchant Marine Act of 1920 (the Jones Act) to pro­ vide for a monetary penalty for the transportation of merchandise in violation of the Jones Act. Ocean Mining Rep. Thomas Downing (D-Va.) has introduced a bill, II.R. 1270, to help promote the development of the hard mineral resources of the ocean floor in the absence of an international ocean mining treaty. Nuclear Ships Authorization to aid in the developing, constructing and operating privatelypwned nuclear-powered merchant ships would be added to the Merchant Marine Act of 1936 under a bill introduced by Rep. Thomas Downing. February, 1975 U.S. Fishing Industry A number of bills designed to help the fishing industry have been introduced in the House and the Senate. H.R. 1492, introduced by Rep. Leonor Sullivan (D-Mo.) and Rep. Thomas Downing (D-Va.), seeks to extend the protection given coastwise trade to the domestic fishing industry. Rep. John Dingell (D-Miss.) has introduced a bill which would amend the Fishermen's Protective Act 'of 1967 by strengthening the import restrictions which may be imposed to deter foreign countries from conducting fishing oper­ ations that adversely affect international fishing conservation programs. Also, Rep. Dingell and Rep. John Murphy (D-N.Y.) have introduced a joint resolution to amend the Fishermen's Protective Act of 1967 to insure the safety of U.S. commercial fishing vessels, crews and equipment against illegaj harassment and seizure. Authorization for the Secretary of Commerce to make loans to U.S. fisher^ men who have had their vessels or gear damaged by foreign vessels would bfc provided by legislation introduced by Rep. William Cohen (R-Me.). A similar bill passed by the House and Senate in the 93rd Congress was vetoed. These bills have all been referred to the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. In the Senate, Sen. Edward Kennedy (D-Mass.) has introduced five bills designed "to allow the American fishing industry to revitalize itself." The Federal Fisheries Environmental and Natural Disaster Assistance Act, S. 194, would provide product insurance and indemnity against losses that occur as the result of a national disaster. S. 195, the Fisheries Development Act of 1975, is designed to encourage the efficient use of U.S. fishing resources. An amendment to the Fishermen's Protective Act of 1967, S. 196, would reimburse fishermen whose vessels or gear were damaged by foreign vessels. A similar bill, S. 145, was introduced by Sen. Robert Packwood (R-Ore.). S. 197 amends the Small Business Act to provide disaster assistance for individuals who are self-employed in the fishing industry. Under S. 198 the Saltonstall-Kennedy Act of 1954 would be amended to provide a 100 percent return of duties bn fish imports to the domestic fishing industry. S. 194, S. 195 and S. 196 have been referred to the Senate Committee on Commerce. S. 197 has been referred to the Banking, Housing and Urb^ Affairs Committee, and S, 198 to Agriculture and Forestry. Oa Pipelines Two bills to prohibit a pipeline company from transporting its own oil through its pipeline have been introduced in the House by Rep. Silvio Conte (R-Mass.) and Rep. Donald Fraser (D-Minn.). oa Import Fees A number of bills regulating the imposition of import fees on oil have been introduced in response to President Ford's $3 per barrel increase in import oil fees. A bill which would delay President Ford's import fee increase for 90 days was introduced by Rep. William Green (D-Pa.). Designated H.R. 1767, it passed in the House by a vote of 309 to 114. S. 140, introduced by Sen. Claiborne Pell (D-R.L), and S.J. Res. 3, intro­ duced by Sen. Edward Kennedy and 10 co-sponsors, would require Congres­ sional approval of all oil import fees. And legislation that would prohibit the imposition of duties, taxes or fees on the importation of petroleum and petroleum products has been introduced by Rep. Charles Bennett (D-Fla.). This bill has been sent to the Ways and Means Committee. Intermodal Transportation Rep. Leonor K. Sullivan has reintroduced legislation which would amend the Shipping Act of 1916 and facilitate intermodal transportation. A similar bill never went beyond the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee in the 93rd Congress. 200 MUe Limit Four bills, introduced by Rep. Norman Lent (R-N.Y.), Gerry Studds (D-Mass,), Thomas Downing (D-Va.), John Murphy (D-N.Y.) and Peter Rodino (D-N.J.), would extend U.S. jurisdiction from 12 miles off U.S. shores to 200 miles. All have been referred to the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee. To Protect Your Job Security in the Fight for Fauorable Legislation Seafarers are ui^ to contribute to SPAD. It is the way to have your voice heard and to keep your union effective in the fight for legislation to protect the security of every Seafarer and his family. •- ! l-/- ! �-psaspB Edwin Craddock Seafarer Eddie Craddock, 46, has been sailing with the SIU for 30 years and has shipped as bosun for the past 20. A native of Mo­ bile, he makes his home there with his wife Doris. Brother Craddock ships from the port of New Orleans.^ Clarence Piyor Seafarer Clar­ ence Pryor, 39, has been sailing with the SIU for 22 years, and has been shipping as bosun for the past 10 years. A native of. Mobile, he ships from that port and makes his home there. Si Fred Johnson. Seafarer Fred Johnson', 53, has been a member of the SIU since 1942 and began sailing as boson the following year. A native of Boston, Brother Johnson now ships from the port of Mobile where he makes his home with his wife Orpha. Joseph Zeloy Seafarer Joseph Zeloy, 48, has been sailing with the SIU since 1950 and has been shipping out as bosun for the past seven years. A na­ tive of Mississippi, Brother Zeloy now makes his home in Gretna, La. He ships from the port of of New Orleans. Wnilam Reeves Seafarer William Reeves, 43, has been a member of the SIU since 1952 and started shipping out as bosun in 1965. A native of Mobile, he ships from that port and makes his home there with his wife Oleeta and their four children. Basilo Maldonado Seafarer Basilo Maldonado, 55, has beerfsailing with the SIU since 1953, and started shipping as bosun in 1972. A native of Ponce, Puerto Rico, Broth­ er Maldonado now ships from the port of Baltimore where he makes his home with his wife Geraldine. Bosuns Recertificatfon Program y^ore Than 200 Graduated When the 19th class of recertified bosuns graduated at the general member­ ship meeting this month the total number of bosuns to complete the program went over the 200 mark. Two hundred and one of our bosuns are now asserting their leadership of SIU crews aboard our contracted vessels. After completing the two month program these men, who are the key unHcensed sramen on their ship, are better able to act as leaders in handling the new equipment of the modern, technically-advanced ships of today. The recertified, bosuns are also gaining a greater knowledge of their Union and a deeper insight into the entire maritime industry. Effective leadership aboard ship is the foundation of the continued growth of the industry, the strength of the SIU and the job security of our membership. The recertified bosuns are providing that leadership. Carl Lineberry Seafarer Carl Lineberry, 37, has been a member of the SIU since 1958 and has been sailing as bosun since 1968. A native of Mobile, he ships from that port and makes his home there. Car! Olesen Seafarer Carl Ol­ esen, 50, has been a member of the SIU since 1959 and has been, shipping out as bosun since 1962. A native of Copenhagen, he now ships from the port of San Fran­ cisco where he makes his home. Following are the names and home ports of the 201 Seafarers who have^ Enps Allen Seafarer Enos Allen, 52, has been a member of the SIU since 1946 and has been shipping out as a bosun for the past 10 years. A native of New­ foundland, he now makes his home in Novado, Calif. Brother Allen ships from the port of San Francisco. Jose Agiiiar Seafarer Jose Aguiar, 49, has been a member of the SIU since 1941 and started sailing as bosun in 1958. Born in Puerto Rico, Brother Agui­ ar now ships from the port of New York where he makes his home with his wife Olga and their three children. Johaimes Sorel Seafarer Johan­ nes Sorel, 51, start­ ed going to sea in 1937, joined the SIU in 1947 and has been shipping out as bosun since 1953. A native of Rotter­ dam, he now makes his home in Pensacola, Fla. with his wife Isabella and their three children. Brother Sorel ships from the port of Jacksonville. Joseph PugUsi Seafarer Joseph Puglisi, 43, has been a member of the SIU since 1951 and has been sailing as bosun for the past 10 years. A native of New York, he ships from that port and makes his home McOfnahf, Arffiur, .NotfoBi as. :phen,NewVArik . Ihdrer, Elmer, Houston BaHtehin, Elmer, Hooston Aaiudoln, James, Houston Beavers, Norman, New Orieans BechKvanfe, Nicholas, New York Beck, Arthur,')^ Francisco Beiger, David, Norfolk , I • Boncy, Andrew, Norfolk Bourgof, Albert, Mobile Brendie, Mack, Houston Bimdcs, Tom, New York Bdilard, Baltiinore Del^o, Julio, New York Dkldnson, David, Mobile DixoB, Jamra, MobHe Drake, Woodrow, Seattle Drewes, Feter, New Ymrk Duct, Maurice, Houston l>nnn. ,i4 jinked, Arne. Seattle EddJns, John, Baltimore Falrcloth, Charles, Mobile ? k Feerera, Raymond,! z Foster, James. Foti, Sebastian, Wlimington unk, William, New York , Kenneth, Houston Garner, James, New Orleans Burke, George, New York Garaa, Peter, Houston I, Ronald, New York Glangiordano, Donato, Fhiia William, Seattle GiUain, Robert, Jacksonville erion, Walter, Norfolk Gillikirt, Leo, San Francisco itts, Bobby. Mobile Gonzalez, Jose, New Yoik Hnnaaon, Honstoa ••-'k Gorbea, Robert. New York ' Tain, Hubert, Mobile Gorman, lames. New York Ciddeira, Anthony, Houdon Greenwood, Periy, Seattle Cnrbone, Victor, San Joan • Gdma, Vincent, New York Casanueva, Michael, New Orleafm Mager, Bertii, New York Castro, Gniltcrmo, Ifcabfleb- giat, X4ew ¥e*k WW; ' vNewYoric Jansson, Sven, New York Johnson, Fred. Mobile Johnson, Ravaoghn, Houston t», Antoine, Kerngood, Morton, Baltimore Kleimola, William, New York f Rnoies, Raymond, i^FranchKo Ja< Lambert, Reidus, New Orleans Landron, Manuel, San Jpian lasso, Robert, San Joan Invoine, Raymond, Baltimore LeCiair, Walter W., New York Lee, Hans, Seattle Levitt; Jacob; Baltimore Libby, George, New Orleans Linebeny, Carl, Mobile ^ckert, Robert Baltimore Maldonado, Basilo, Baltimore Manning, Denis, New Orl' Page 10 Seafarers Log ,, r 'h '• i-.i'' i' • - Ribn, Ewi^ New Oriehns R0ey, Willlant, San Fmncisco Rlngueffe, Albert, San Francisco m Clyde, Seattie Rivera, Alfonso, San Juan , lacksonvOle Meffert, Roy, Eodriquca^ Lancelot San Juan Moen,. Irwin, Baltimore , , . . Rodrign^ Ovitfio, New York . Monardo, Sylvester, New Odeans Rnley, Edward, Baltimore Morris, Edwsrd Jr., Mobiie Schwarz, Robert, Mobile Mon^, William, Baltimore Sejifv l^omn^ Moss, John, New Orieans Moyd, Ervin, Mobile Sernyk, Peter, New York Mullis, James, Mobile , ^Idrak^ Mwrry, E^ph, San Francisco Siimu, Lener, Norfolk Nash, Walter. New York Sokol, Stanley, San Franckuo ''ib'akW Sorei, Johannes, Jacksonviiie . „ ijNewYoik Spuron, John, San Franc^co O'Brien, Witliam, New York Stocfcmarr, Sven, New Yoric O'Connor, William, Seattle Swearlngen, Barney, Jacksonv Olesen, Cari, San Francisco Swidemid, John, New York Fred, San Francisco Teti,Fraok, New York Maurice, Boston Thompson, J. R., Houston Tieer, Dan, San Francisco ay, New York Tillman, WUilam, San Franc Parker, James, Houston Tirelli, Enrico, New York Pederscn, Otto, New Orieans Todd, Raymond, New Orieanr^ Pebler, Frederick, Mobile Tolentino, Ted, San Frandsco Pence, Floyd, Houston Turner, Paul, New Orieans , , Wallace, Jr., San Francisco Wallace^ Edward, New York Pierce, John, Philadelpbia Wallace, Ward, Jacksonville PoUanen, Vickko, New Orieans Wallace, William, Mobile P(>iii.c.>n. Vjirnpr. Seattle Waiuiaw, Richard, Houston Pressiy, Donald, New York Wsnver, Harold, Houston Pryor, Clarence, Mobile Whitmer, Alan, New York Pucbalski, Kasinilr, San Francisco Wingfield, P. G. Jacksonville , Joseph, New York Woods, Malcolm, San Francisco Poiiiam, James, San Francisco Workman, Hosier, New Orieatm ^NeseOs ^^aragoza, Roberto, New York V • • �i- -:x;:'..,;_ ,,^1 [i- h: Barney Bnmette Seafarer Barney Burnette has been [ sailing as a chief cook with the SIU since 1967. A World War II vet­ eran, Brother Bur­ nette upgraded to I chief cook at the ' Lundeberg School in Piney Point before participating in the 'A' Seniority Program. Brother Bur­ nette, a native of Arkansas, lives in Lomito, Calif., and ships out of the port of Wilmington. 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program Six Receive Full 'A' Books The SIU's 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program is a fonvard-looking course aimed at protecting the future of our Union by providing fuU-book members who have a solid understanding of the maritime industry, a better appreciation of their responsibilities aboard sbip and a deeper insight into the SIU. Also, starting with the December class, the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Pro­ Llwellyn Trott Mickey Noble Seafarer Mickey Noble, 22, graduI ated from the Lun­ deberg School in 11971. He returned to Piney Point in 11973 to obtain his I AB ticket before at1 tending the A' Sen­ iority Program. A native of New York, Brother Noble now lives in San Francisco and ships from that port. g I Adams, Francis, Deck i^UIen, Lawrence, Engine I Allison, Murphy, Engine lAhmad, Bin, Deck l^drepont^ P. J., ]^in^ Arnold, Mdtt, Deck IBttrtoi, Thomas, Dedk i Baxter, Alan, Engine |Bean>P;L.,Deck IBeaiiverd, Arthur, Ei^hie iB^inger, WHMam, Ste'rt^ I jBerulls, William, Deck iBlackiok, Richard, Engine IBdlcn, lames. Deck I Bolen, Timothy, Deck |lBiarke, Lee Roy, Engine I Burke, Timothy, Deck I Burnette, Barney, Steward Cammuso, Frank, Deck Castle, Stephen, Deck Clark, Garrett, Deck Coiangeio, Joseph, week Conklin, Kevin, Engine Cunningham, Robert, Deck Daniel, Wadsworth, Engine Davis, William, Deck Day, John, Ei^iine Derke, Michael, Engine Dcsldns, William, Steward Dising, Maximo, Engine Egeland, Ralph, Deck ; Fj^cndero. Tomas, Engine Seafarer Llwellyn Trott, 36, has been shipping with the SIU for five years. Sailing in the engine department, Broth­ er Trott studied for his QMED rating at the Lundeberg School before re­ turning there for the 'A' Seniority Pro­ gram. A native of Bermuda, Brother Trott lives in New York-with his wife, Jonnie Mae, and ships from that port. ; ;Ewlng, Farmer, William, Deck FOa, Marion, Deck Frost, Stephen, Deck Galka, Thomas, Engine CaHiano, Marco,Deck V Gai^, Stephen, Deck Garcia, Robert, Deck gram has been expanded to include the American Heart Association's "Basic Life Support Training" in cardiopul­ monary resuscitation and emergency cardiac care. This month six more Seafarers have earned their full books, bringing the number of members who have achieved full *A' book status through this pro­ gram to 138. Ralph Egeland Seafarer Ralph Egeland, 33, started sailing with the SIU in 1969. Seafarer Egeland sails as an AB, and before at­ tending the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program, he ob­ tained his Quarter­ master endorsement at Piney Point. A Marine Corps veteran. Seafarer Ege­ land lives in San Francisco and ships from that port. Jordan, Carson, Deck p^n^ Thomas, Ett|^ »ecK pKeitb, Robert, Deck h:k lEcMey, Jphm Drt:k -ir . Kelly, John, Deck Kerney, Paul, Engine Kirks^, CharleSv E Kittlesou, L.Q.,Deck Giliiank Knight, Donald, Engine Sfewa^ Konetes, Johnnie, Deck Gotay, Raol, Steward Knnc, Lawrence, Deck Gower, David, Engine Kundraf, Joseph, Steward Graham, Patrick, Deck L^iBiv;ROnhi^-Ei^ Grimes, M, R., Deck LeCiair, Lester, Steward Hale, Earnest, Deck jillijl Lehmann, Artbar, Deck Kan, Kay, Deck Lentsch, Robert, Deck Hawker, Patrick, Deck Luttdeman, Lonis, Deck Haynes, Blake, Engine Makarewicz, Richard, Engine Heick, Carroll, Deck Manning, Henry, Steward Heller, Douglas, Steward Marcus, M. A., Deck Humason, Jon, Deck Hummerick, James, Jr., Steward McAndrew, Martin, Engine Hntchimon, Richard, Jr., Ejogine McCabe, John, Engine lvey,D.E.,Eni^e Johnson, M,, Deck Jones, Leggette, Frank Cammnso Seafarer Frank Cammuso, 36, has been sailing with the SIU in the deck department since 1967. A six-year Navy veteran, Brother Cammuso earned his quarter­ master endorsement at the Lundeberg School before attend­ ing the Senioriy Upgrading Program. Brother Cammuso is a native of Pitts­ burgh and now lives in Long Beach, Calif. He ships out of the port of Wil­ mington, Calif. Carson Jordan Seafarer Carson Jordan, 24, joined the SIU in 1971 when he graduated from the Harry Lundeberg School. A Navy veteran. Seafarer Jordan re­ turned to Piney Point in 1972 to earn his AB ticket. A native of Jackson­ ville, Fla., he ships out of that port. Miranda, John, Engine Moneymdlk%r, ] Moore, C, M., Deck Moore, George, Deck Moore, William, Deck Moitler, WUIiam, Deck MotttomTeiry, Engine^ Nohle, Mickey, Deck Painter, Philip, Engine Pdoumbi!^ Nikolaos, Einj^ ; Papageoig^ Parker, Jason, Deck Poletti, Pierangelo, Deck Reamey, Bert, Engine ResiainojJonn, Engine Ripiey, Wiiiiam, Deck Rivers, Sam, Engine Roback, James, Deck Rodriguez, Charles, Engine Rodriguez, Robert, Engine Rogers,: ~ • Sabh, Sailey, Robert, Jr., Engine Darry, Engine: ;er, Alfred, Decl _ SimonettI, Joseph, Steward Simpson, Spurgeon, Engine Shk, Keith, Deck Smith,D. B,, Steward. Smith, Robert, Deck Spell, Gary, Engine Spell, Joseph, Deck Spencer, H; D., Engine Stanter, David, EnklnO ^Stevens, Duane, Deck Svohoda, Kvetoslav, Engine Szeibert, Stephen, Steward Tanner, Leroy, iEOgine Thomas, Robert, Engine Thomas, Timothy, Deck Trainor, Robert, Deck Trott, Llewellyn, Engine Utterback, Larry, Deck Vain, Thomas, Deck Vaiton, Sidney, Engine Vanyi, Tuunias, Steward Wambach, Albert, Deck Wayman, Lee, Deck Wolfe, John, Deck i His Is a Knotty Hobby He's the One! OS Sidney "Frenchy" Le Blanc, 45, of the SS Overseas Vivian (Maritime Over­ seas) tells how he knots hemp into (pictured) bellcord, ship's wheel, ship's wheel picture frame, lighthouse lamp holder, rose, ship's wheel made out of a different cord, place mat, cross and a monkey fist. "Frenchy" also makes" hats from various materials, like the one he sports, and does fancy lettering. Pantryman Miguel Robles (center left) points to Chief Steward Marvin Deloatch aboard the SS Columbia (Ogden Marine) in the port of Dammam, Saudi Arabia, and congratulates himrfor the "fine, wonderful Christmas Day dinner" he and 3rd Cook William Meehan (right of Yule tree) prepared together. Far left. Saloon Messman Victor Mondect holds dessert of spiced sweet potato pie with whipped cream to be washed down by chilled, spiked punch or spiked egg nog. February, 1975 'T �'"^4'- a" rs33a/4»f.W,'?r^ 275 Seafarers Donate $100orMoreinjO^ iTft./oHofoi"* lore vital to hoth pur jictivities Bomiton (SPAD) fu M.E.Ahmed #iS«n Francisco, Caltf. year 1974, T. Curtis Indianapolis, PlA E. K. Bryan Pasadena, Texas M.A.Alhoj pearhorn, Mich. G.M.Ally Richmond, Mich. hJ.Alorixo „ : Jeffersonvme,N,Y. P. Pellesa Covina, Calif. A.Campbell Brooklyn, IV.Y. R.Pias V New York, N. Y. A.Campbell Jacksonville, Fla. P.pick^ ColKngwood, T enn. J.W. Campbell IM Center,Wash. J. A.Bid0memc0 Massapequa, N.Y. P.Capito ^ Brooklyn,N.Y. J.Dies Jacksonville, Fla. A. H. Anderson Norfolk,ra. IJM. Anderson Yokohama, Japan J.Carr Mont Jay, Pa. W.J.Carter Puluth, Minn. I. Anderson Colon, Panama A. Aronica Jacksonville, Fla. A. AHefa . PembormMirh. P.B.Atkinson Adberwood,Wash. F.E.Aubusson St. Louis, Mo.f J.Castleberry Weatherford, Tex. Bqlthnore, Md. J. Cisieki Mt. Top, Pa. P. Cole ^ PalyCUy,Calif. F. Prosak Hackensack,N, J. J.L.Badgero Spring Lake, Mtch.MM J. Baun Superior^ Wise. ; H. Bents Pittsburgh, Pa. p. Berger Che8apeake,Va. T. P. Conway Baltimore,Md. Al Chesapeake, Va. y P.Correll MillbraeiCaUf^I* A. Costello Santa Rosa,Calif. DutrnCuinm J. Eddins Norvoon, N.C. R. P. Ellis Pt.Worth, Texas F.Essa Providence, R.'. W.J. Crowle Middla«c,nJ f Greeff Baltimore, Md MM. -vV SssSiil P. R.Green r ^ A.Lomas BronxviUei N.Y. A. F. Johnson Elperta,Mich. ' J. Lombardo Freehold, P. Lopes San Francisco, Calif. M. C. Laurie Mobile, Ala. J.J.Katie Cedarhurst, N. Y, MM- ^ R.N.Leight , a Winchester,Ta. . .. HAJargenson Bronx, N.Y. J. Green Baltimore, Md. ':/k0r H. S. Lee SeaUle,Wash. K. Jones Houston, Texas p.T. Green Tung Ku, Korea M- M. Lavoie Jacksonville, Fla. ^, A. Hooper Mniville,N.J. H. Gooding tacksonvHle,Fla. Jacksotv ' H. Lambert Crawford, N.J. M.R. Hobson Sarasota, Fla. >•,1 •< A. Kurta , Hawthorne, Calif. M.C.Uinton Seattle,Wash. s.Ginsburg Chicago, lU. ^ Wm. Kuhl Norfolk,Va.: T.Hines Pt. Angeles,Wash. K. A. Gill Lake Forest, III. •Sts^. M. M. Kowalski St. Ignace, Miss R.P. Hemming Waldford,Md. D.GiU Jacksonville, Fla. K.W. Conklin In I. Prayden, Md. J. Condon ^ ^ Northville, Mich. J.C. Kowalski St.lgnace,Miss. P.V. Hathaway Seattle,Wash. T.L.HebbJr. ^ Washington, D. C. E.J. Gilder sleeve Br0oklyn,N.Y. K.A.Dudley aftiiMinden,f^evi .« ~ L J' ^ ^Brooklyn,N.Y. J.Kordich San Francisco, Catif. G.D.Hawk Payton,Ohio R. Gibson Kanacjawa, Japan P. Prosak Houston, Texas L. Kool Concord, Tenn. J.Harmon ^ Newton, Miss. D.Geygln San Diego, Lalsj. iV,; F. Colon New York, N.Y. C.M. Aversano Islip,fijJ' E.L. Gardner San Francisco, Catsj. ; W. Koltcnuk Camden, N. J. A.Hanstvedt Jacksonville, Fla. S.Gerstein San Francisco, Lauj. P. Prews Brooklyn,N.Y. D. Knoles Torrance, Calif. R. Honey Anaheim, Calif. R.Garrido Oxonod Hill, Md. E. Colby Needland,Texas A. Klein Seattle, Wash. H.H.Halloieay Tampa, FUt. W.j.Gagne Melrose,Mass. E.Poruth Brooklyn,N.Y. S.C.Klaveno Walla Walla, Wash. R.M.Halley Baltimore, Md. R. Freeman River Rouge, Mtch. m M. Kinney Binghamton,ix. M. PHall Westtvood,N.J' J.Foster Jackson,Fla. J. Pi Giorgio Westwood, N. J. H.A.King, Jr. AchilleSfVa. B. Hall Brooklyn, N'Y" SA.Fallago KawitCavit,RP M.S.Digaugi V Portland, Ore, C.L.King St. Paul, Minn. A. Guillen fFoodside,N.Y. R. Ferehee Seattle,Wash. K. Burton Jacksonville, Fla. ^.O.Ammann Toledo,phio E.Esra Houston, Texas F.DebordeJr. Savannah Beach, Go. T. Burke Ogdensburg, ne *. H. Alexander IJacksonv^fPia' J. Grid vie. Jacksonville, Fla. W. Pagan ^ Pompton Plains, N. J. ReJ.Danos Kenner, La.. B. J.Buffalo Slidell, La. S.Alderson CarlinviUe, IIL '•- • more to the Seaferere Politicel WkM T. J. Lynch Brooklyn, N. •all Camita, P.L M. Mac Fadden Jacksonville,Fla. F. A. Bolton Houston, i ex* R. MakareWics:^ Baltimore, Md^ W-< t. D. Bonser Oakland, Calif. t.L. Bowman Garnet, Mich. p. Broncoccto Brooklyn,N,Y W.D.Makin Robertsdale,Ala. m?m P. Manafe Bronx, N.Y. Date. Contributor's Name _ State .City Address , _Zip Code G.W. Manning ' Baltimore, Md. S.S. No. S.Brooks ^ Baltimore, Md J. Martin Broiix,N''Yi: G. Brown Piney Point, Md M.MasoUx Brooklyn, N.Y. R. Browning Norfolk, Va. R.V.Browning Mobile, Ala. Is. Browning Page 12 "pSTitical and social Interests, wa OT'sKrKU''!."—^ $20' signature of Solicitor 1975 Port , G. McCartney So. Norwalk, Conn. ' ' k' E. Mc Caskey Mobile, Aid. Seafarers Log �\y Support of the SIU's Political Activities /. Mc Cray NorfolkyVa. W.F. Murphy Okinawa, Japan C.Powell Shepard, Texas M. Sacco Piney Point, Md. D. E. Streamer Baltimore, Md. V.Volimer jSricktown, N. J. D.McFarkmd JacksontfUle^Fla, J. i. Murray Seattle, Wash. S. Powell Baltimore, Md. M.Saif Dearborn, Mich. S.J. Tanner Frankfort, Mich. C.J.Volk Maple, Minn, a G, Mc Garity Codetta, Calif. M. Murray Jacksonville, Fla. S. L. Prince OxonHm,Md. A. Sattani Youngstown, Ohio G.T.Taylor JacksonvUle,Fla. V.Volovik Loiter N. J. /. Me Gonagle Jonehmtif Mast. F.NapoU Middletown,N.Y. E.B.Pulver Bayonne,N.J. M.M.Saleh Dearborn, Mich. B. Tede Jacksonville, Fla. Jf. C.Wedsworih Jacksonville, Fla* J.Michaci Bedtimore^ Md. W.l^ash Hackensack, N. J. F. RedsviUa Houston, Texam L. Selix Richmond, Calif. W.Tennam Tampa, Fla. T. €, Wmker Norfolk,Va. ^ C.E.Mitter Seattle^ Wath. R. Norman Salem,Ore, S.T.Rafferty Oakland, Ctdif. K.F. Setting CampHill,Pa. K.Terpe Santurce, P.R. G. F. Wallace NewRocheae,N.Y* I J. F. Miller BrooklyttfN.Y. R.O*Bryan Pittsburgh, Pa. A.Rajab Brooklyn,N.Y. A.Shariff Dearborn, Mich. A.Terxol New Orleans, La. L.Webb Jacksonville, Fla. Di P. Ochala Allen Park, Mich. W.Reheubdcher Bellvue,Wash. S.M. Shepard Baltintore,Md. C.Tesser DuluthfMinn. C.Wencakowski Baltimore, Md. C. Misak, Jr. Perth 'Ambof, N.J. W. O'Connor Seattle, Wash. A. Resendeslil San Antonio,Texas H. A. Shohatee Dearborn, Mich. D.T'MSer Duluth, Mimu A.E. Whitmer Freep0rt,Me, C.MoUard JFestfield,N.J. R. J. Oliver Berkeley, III. D. Riddle Brenerton, Wash. G.Silva Honolulu, Hawaii D.Thomas Naturita, Colo. E.WUisch,Jr. RockviUe,Md. V.l.Mondeci Chicago, III. U. E. Olson Paulsboro, Wash^ H. Riley Jersey City, N* j. R.Sinden Brooklyn, N.Y. T.Thomas Mu^o,La. B.WUUams Jacksonville, Fla. E.C. Moneymaker San Francisco, Calif. J.Olson Brooklyn, N.Y. W.Riley San Francisco, Calif. E.Slaney Jacksonville, Fla. G. Thompson Philadelphia, Pa. L. Williams Baltimore, Md. F.MongeUi Piney Point, Md. P.Pallas. Brpoklyn,N.Y. A. Rivera Jacksonville, Fla. H. Smith Baltimore, Md. j.Torres NewYork, N.Y. ' L. J. Williams New Orleans, La. E.X.Mooney Brooklyn,N.Y. S.J.Papuchis Virginia Beach,Va. R. Rodriguez W ilmington, Calif. C.N.Sopel Baltimore, Md. S. C. Tracy Naples, Fla, R. WiUiams Pasadena, Md. J.Moore Bronx, N.Y. L. Parker Gobb Beach, Ore. F.Rose Oakland Park, Fla* P. Soucy Bristol, Conn. A.L.Trotmdn Virginia Beach,Va. S. M. Williams Houston, Texas R. G. Partch Jr. Seattle,Wash. G.Rosen Vmanova,Pa. C.R.Spencer Norfolk,Va. S.Tummindlo Ferry Road, Md. R.Wilson San Francisco, Calif. ; D.G. Minnier ' Shrewsbury, Mats. • C. Morris '; :'MlChesapeake, Va. , t ^ T.J. Pate Mount Vernon, N.Y. ' C. Rasenhergtr : Venice, Calif. G.Spencer Virginia Beach, Va. E. Tyler Jacksonville, Fla. R. Womble Pascagoula, Miss. , E. W. Morris UBeUevitte, Mich. G.Patterson Seattle, Wash. O. Rosenthal Jl^rooklyn,N.Y. K.Starcher Dumnore,W.Va. M,Vacca Rosindale, Mass. R. Worster Medford, Mass. ^4 J^A. Morrison, 4 Dubuque, Jowa ' '• J. D. Pennington Richmond,Va. C.J.Stephens New Orleans, R.Vaugn San S.K.Yahia Traeyy Ctdif. E.J.Morrissey Brooklyn, Ti.Y, V. E. Perritt • Jacksonville, Fla. J.Stevens NewOrleans, la. O. S- Vmrett Baltimore^ Md. B.Ydland (rUmn,Mich. E. F. Stewart Saratoga,Cfdif* P.F.Visalem San Francisco, Calif BaUogePark,Md. E.Morris, Jr. piobile,AUi. . • . •. •. • jJ.MuciaI ij^ksan J.ts. J.E.Persson _ Cape EUsabeihfMe*,; G.A.Ray New York,N. Y. J-. Russell i Pomona, Calif. T.Russell Se0ner,Fla. mmmm J. Young • 4 ••4^44 IPkMurphy ^ lt0akland,CaUf4 • 1 . • Page 13 February, 1975 1 �ASHORE Bangor, Northern Ireland Two Seafarers are the proud owners of a restaurant-cafe in this little hamlet (20,615 souls) near Belfast on the Irish Sea in County Down. They are QMED Richard Sheridan, 28—no relation to the 19th Century Irish playwright who wrote "School for Scandal"—and AB Daniel P. Toman, 44. Sheridan left his New York City home in 1973 to visit kin from Ireland and Toman is an Irishman who has lived in New York. They met through Sheridan's Irish relatives and later sailed together aboard the 55 Steel Engineer in 1960. Operating the "Classic Cafe" is partner-manageress Ann Caldwell, 25. Jacksonville Late last year three of Delta Line's LASH ships, the 55 Delta Mar, 55 Delta Norte and the 55 Delta SUd had "checkups" in theiloating drydock of the Jackson­ ville Shipyards. All passed the tests following a year of service after their launchings. Boston Port Agent Ed Riley reports that paralyzed Seafarer Tom O'Connor is back in Soldiers Hospital in Chelsea and would like to hear from his old shipmates. I-/ L V . Port Said, Egypt The Suez Canal Authority says commercial shipping operations in the canal are expected to resume during the first half of this year. The World Bank has agreed to lend Egypt $50 million to aid in the reopening costs. & Port Everglades, Fla. Sea-Land Service is now providing a regular containership run between Northern Europe and here. Washington, D.C. Experimental research continues in the possibility of using bacteria to clean oil tankers with subsequent use of the bacteria, which contain valuable protein, in the manufacture of animal and chicken feed. Portsmouth, England Kicking off the U.S. Bicentennial Celebration's "Operation Sail 1976" will be a transatlantic race starting here and finishing in Newport, R.I. Like the first Operation Sail of 24 ships in 1964, 100 training ships from countries all over the globe will sail to N.Y. Harbor for a review by the President of the United States and a parade up the Hudson River. Some vessels will anchor at the South St. Seaport in the East River. v>;. 1: North Pole Information re^rting buoys here used by the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmosphere Administration in an experiment have revealed data which could mean safer navigation in the dangerous waters of the Arctic Ocean and could aid in future meteordlogical forecasting. Stationed in 1972, two of the seven 340-pound buoys sent data for more than a year and a half, weathering damage from the cruel elements and maurading polar bears. U.S., Canadian and Japanese scientists will use the facts in future studies connected with the Arctic Ice Dynamics Program. Washington, D.C. A joint research program undertaken by MARAD and the U.S. Navy focuses on the defense capability of the merchant marine fleet. The effort will concentrate on developing a logistical support system to quickly modify commercial containerships to be naval auxiliaries for underway supply and sedift to ports lacking cargo offloading facilities. Seafarer Takes Up Hobby Seafarer Adrian Ease, on the eve of his retirement, has renewed a childhood interest in painting and sketching that's tempered by the 27 years he has spent sailing in the deck department of SIUcontracted ships. Though he's never had any formal training. Seafarer Ease discovered as a youngster that he had a good eye and a memory for recalling scenes and pic­ tures, and recreating them in oil, watercolor or charcoal from memory. A native of Rotterdam, Brother Ease began his sailing career on the canals of Holland around the same time that he discovered his painting avocation. Eollowing his natural inclination towards both the sea and art. Brother Ease left the canals after a few years to start ship­ ping on Norwegian ships, taking his oil paints and canvases with him. But in 1941, Brother Ease's ship was sunk in the North Atlantic by a German torpedo, and though he escaped safely, all of his paints and canvases were lost. The cost of replacing the expensive oil paints and canvases, especially dur­ ing the war-time material shortages, was too great, and Seafarer Ease was forced to give up his hobby. In 1947 Brother Ease joined the SIU, and within a few years he began sailing as a bosun. And, though cost and short­ ages were no longer a problem. Brother Ease was busy pursuing a full-time career as a Seafarer and never found the time to take up his hobby again. After sailing with the SIU for 27 years. Brother Ease began preparing to retire and his dormant interest in paint­ ing and drawing was reawakened when he began thinking of the idle hours his retirement would bring. So, using charcoals and pastel cray­ ons, he began trying to recreate paint­ ings he had seen in museums, especially seascapes and ships. And once he started. Seafarer Ease found he still en­ joyed working with his natural ability and good memory to skillfully repro­ duce the various scenes he could recall. Now ready to retire. Brother Ease spends much of his time drawing and is planning to return to Rotterdam where he hopes to get some of the formal art training he missed as a young­ ster. Between the picturesque canals of Rotterdam and its booming port. Broth­ er Ease is looking forward to an active retirement spent capturing and record­ ing his home port's nautical life with his paints and charcoals. W: v. . W- - • -;y,V-r ','• Seafarer Fase, who retired on an SIU pension,displays some of his drawings. Page 14 Seafarers Log ''V-."fs •• y , , �y I AT SEA SS Overseas Alice Retired Seafarer Joe Vaccaro takes time out from cooking meals and serving drinks in his restaurant to play the role of entertainer. At Sea or Ashore, Once A Bartender Always A... SIU pensioner Giuseppe (Joe) Vac­ caro probably can't remember the last time he wasn't standing behind a bar serving drinks to customers. For over 50 of his 72 years he has been tending bar, starting in 1919 in Juarez, Mexico, lasting throughout his SIU sailing ca­ reer and now with his own bar and grill in a suburb of New Orleans. While he was still shipping with the SIU he purchased about six acres of land along the Madisonville Highway about 35 miles east of New Orleans. In 1953 he had his restaurant built on the land and since he retired he has been using it regularly as his "hobby." "My father had a restaurant for many years in the French Quarter in New Or­ leans. It was called "Tony's Spaghetti," and it was located on Decatur Street. He also tended bar for mahy years." Joe's restaurant is a very cozy place with two separate rooms. One contains a well-stocked bar and a juke box, and the adjacent room has a piano, a wine rack and about 15-20 tables. Aside from tending bar Joe also cooks the meals and makes sandwiches (aided by his 1 '^-year old stepson) but then adds mischievously, "When I don't feel like cooking I tell the customers that the chef has the day off and we're not serv­ ing food today." Joe Vaccaro shipped with the SIU for over 25 years before he retired eight years ago. Throughout his career he sailed on passenger ships serving as bartender on all of them. In fact, he says if the passenger ships were operat­ ing today he would still be an active seafarer. "I loved those passenger ships; those were the happiest days of my life. I wish I could still ship." Bom and raised in New Orleans, Seafarer Vaccaro was out on his own when he was very young. He was only 16-years old when he tended bar in Fond Memories Juarez. "Those were some days, very Although he says his restaurant is wild and dangerous" he says, the only a "hobby" (it is not his sustaining twinkle in his eyes revealing fond re­ income) the former seafarer lives on membrances of an exciting youth. "You never knew what to expect down there." the premises behind the bar. He recalls vividly his shipping days and his mem­ When Vaccaro spent time at home bership in the SIU all with fond mem­ in New Orleans he used to go down to ories. the docks and "sell clothes to the guys "Going to sea is the greatest life in on the ships. Not only clothes, but dl the world. The Union is realiy great, sorts of junk. I had a lot of contact with especially for the young guys today with seamen when I was still very young. I all the medical benefits, job security and got to be friends with many of them vacation pay. As for me, I've got my even before I started shipping." pension and I'm very satisfied." Anyone entering Joe's place is liable Finally he started making some short trips out of New Orleans, mostly to to find him sitting at the piano playing and singing, or accompanying a song Cuba. Vaccaro had been an active union on the juke box, like Tony Bennett's supporter since he was a young man. T Left My Heart in San Francisco.' He He shipped on the West Coast for many is a very friendly, gregarious person years even before the SIU was estab­ with many, many colorful stories to tell. In short, the perfect bartender. lished. Crewmembers of the SS Overseas Alice (Maritime Overseas) were greeted Christmas Day with a beautifully illustrated, mimeographed luncheon and dinner menu festooned with bells, stars, candles, and holly. For appetizers. Seafarers had deviled eggs, stuffed celery hearts, spiced cocktail weiners, smoked fish and pickled mussels. Beside all kinds of olives and pickles, they could whet their appetites more with spring onions and rose radishes. After that the hearty eaters could have clear consomme or cream of tomato soups or shrimp cocktail with sauce. For entrees there were: roast Tom Turkey, savory dressing, gravy, cranberry sauce; roast prime rib of beef au jus to order; Virginia baked ham with pineapple sauce or baked red snapper with lemon butter sauce. Last but not least, you could order grilled strip loin steaks with garlic saiice, too. Hot dinner rolls, of course, were also served. Vegetables included fluffy snowflake potatoes, asparagus spears with white sauce, Maryland candied yams, French fried onion rings and buttered cauliflower clusters. Desserts were pumpkin and mincemeat pies, English fruitcake, unshelled nuts, fresh fruits and filled (cream) candies. All this could be washed down with hot Swedish Julglogg. The back page featured the Happy New Year Baby 1975 naming Seafarers in all departments especially those in the steward department who cooked and served such a feast, namely Chief Steward Everett R. Perry, Chief Cook William White, Cook-Baker James J. O'Hara, Saloon Messman Barry Leeper, Crew Messman Wilhelm Van Luyn and Steward Utility Masayoshi Omura. SS Overseas Arctic The tanker, SS Overseas Arctic (Maritime Overseas) carried 47,000 tons of oil on Jan. 26 to the United Kingdom from the Persian Gulf. SS Ogden Challenger On a voyage to the East Coast and the Gulf on Jan. 14 was the tanker SS Ogden . Challenger (Ogden Marine) carrying 33,000 tons of oil from the Mediterranean. SS Golden Endeavor The OBO Golden Endeavor (Westchester Marine) offloaded 90,000 tons of oil on Jan. 20 in the United Kingdom and the Continent of Europe from the Red Sea area. SS Ogden Champion m Also on the run from the Med was the SS Ogden Champion (Ogden Marine) to the Gulf and the East Coast with 36,000 tons of oil on Jan. 16. SS Long Beach Recertified Bosun Manuel Landron sent us a Christmas dinner menu from the SS Long Beach (Sea-Land) with Santa Claus and a Christmas tree on the cover page. Chief Steward J. E. Higgins and Deck Delegate Ah Sai Wong and the whole steward department wished the entire crew a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Leading off with cold egg nog or hot Tom and Jerry, followed by fresh shrimp or fruit cocktail with sauce or three kinds of chicken soup or Waldorf or tomato aspic salad, hungry Seafarers aboard the Long Beach could choose Tom Turkey with oyster, corn bread or old-fashioned sage dressing, roast leg of lamb with mint sauce, broiled fillet of fish with lemon butter sauce, rib of beef au jus, Virginia ham in pineapple sauce and Parker House or clover leaf rolls and com or blueberry muffins. Like hot vegetables? The crew savored whipped Idaho and candided sweet potatoes, buttered string beans, fresh lima beans and garden peas, asparagus and broccoli spears. Harvard-style beets, savory black eyed peas, whole kernel com, and steamed cauliflower. Finally, they topped the meal off with pecan, peach or cherry pie or cheesecake with ice cream or sherbet and dates, figs and candy. SS Ma/aguez Seafarer W. F. Bellinger reports Recertified Bosun J. C. Mullis is aboard the SS Mayaguez (Sea-Land) which has been shifted to the Orient shuttle run operat­ ing out of Hong Kong to Saigon and Singapore. Also on board, he says, is Pmey Point grad, Darryl Kastle of Lundeberg School Class 119. "We have on one occasion made Sattahip, Thailand and expect to make Manila and Subic Bay before the present articles mn out. We have an excellent crew with all departments cooperating in the best traditions of the Brotherhood of the Sea," adds Bellinger. SS Erna Elizabeth Politics Is Porkchops Ptii Donate to SPAD Fefiruary, 1975 An SIU brother had to get off the SS Erna Elizabeth (Hudson Waterways) recently in St. Croix, the Virgin Islands, because his wife passed away. Before he shoved off down the ladder, his SIU shipmates and licensed personnel stretched the blanket to collect $409 for him. He asked Recertified Bosun James B. Dixon to thank all of the crew for him. After calling at Norfolk, the ship headed for layup in Mobile. Page 15^ .. in> �• v': ,t- W« iis- 'j'"' ^ ' Servicing SlU Crews on the East Coast: a Time for (^esfions, Settling Beefs and Getting the Latest News w' When the Overseas Aleutian (Maritinie Overseas) paid off at the New Haven Terminal in Conn. last month, an SIU Patrolman was waiting to service the Seafarers aboard. Coming from the Persian Gulf, France and Wales, the sh^ had been out for over four months and the crewmembers were anxious to hear the latest Union news from the patrolman. After emptying its tanks in New Haven, the Aleutian left for Corpus Christi where it was laid up. S.'i lr m\ #7-' ' "• ' yj i rr The SS Brooklyn (Puerto Rico Maritime), a C-4 containership, was on its normal Puerto Rico-East Coast run when it called on the port of Jacksonville. During the ship's stay at the Blount Island Containerport in Jacksonville, an SIU patrolman visited the crew to make sure the Seafarers aboard had no unsettled beefs or outstanding overtime claims. Regular servicing by Union representatives is one of the most important functions of SIU officials. I"^'''7' '-'1^ .1 —i:. • •W • • • -• ^ 111. ., ,'1. V. , •: • 9 .yyyyyyyyy 'yiy "'U r ,j?r I I • -V^.• wrMv'- i f!;. {V^4 1,; V, ^ - '• '9^0^' ' ¥ t • 'v' lk.&. NO . yW''-" '- • J;/ SMOKING!' Ir ' V ,'No"u« I ON OOCK S The Cities Service Baltimore cames 35,000dwt of oil. This view forward showa the tanker's deck covered with a maze of pipes, vaives and winches. [• i •. li; m The Cities Service Baltimore, a 35,000 dwt tanker on a coastiylse rim, was hoarded by an SHJ patrolman when it dropped anchor for a payoff last month in New York City's Stapleton Anchorage. Carrying kerosene and heating fuel, the ship used the lay over to load stores and hunkers, while the crew took advantage of the patrolman's presence to pay dues, get in­ formation on the Union's various legislative battles, offer contract sugges­ tions and donate to SPAD. The crew of the Overseas Aleutian, a 40,000 dwt tanker, spent their Christmas in Waies before ieaving for New Haven, Conn. Pictured here at the New Haven Terminai, \be Aleutian was carrying heating oii for New Engiand customers. If -; vl u Chief Cook C.R. Ramos prepares a hearty meal for the Brooklyn crew's lunch. i " -'.tf- I i,; ••: « » The SS Brooklyn, a C-4 containership, was visited by an SiU patroiman when it called on the Blount Island Containerport in Jacksonville. u ^ t. jl/ • » -- f-'- ¥-'• 'A . y . ;.y^W9 - J ' - ,| 9r \ ,Vrv--rp'i;- L'" f I • J.' .f ' : , " "' I. ' t(A; I f Fireman/Watertender Marcel Romano checks the water level in the Aleutian's boiier. " '7 Cook and Baker Wiiiiam McDonaid prepares chopped steaks for the OS Balti­ more crevi's^mer. 'S M n •> Seafarers Robert Fellciano (left) and Reyes Floras, both sailing in the AB B. Ledo pulls up a chair and gets ready to deck department, take a break in the Brooklyn's crew mess for lunch, dig into his lunch. Oiler Dennis Convey checks vaives in the engine room. a Hi!' Wk ' • " - • -' • ' 'ft;-:.*. • ^ :-<• y ^ J t •-^- ''IT tj'' n- / L '.-k ~ -'-'I - I •P'P.P t •'.'if •'•••" J r '• y 4 :c * ;-':- , '•yjV: ,,, -•(i 3 • i'- • I W I If Mm ftp "»''J .yy\, : 1 ^ • •!=-,•-• Is -'My •-•• ' •*-"'''4 " creW" III"" •'iSv I '1. .1 AN From left to right, Wiper Ernest Waters, OS Robert Fellciano, AB Raul Rivera. OS Reyes Flores and OS Edward Willsch,,, .. • pose together on the deck of the containership Brooklyn during Its visit to the Jacksonville containerport facilities, ^^755 • • • • • '••••'• Biisiisaaaaiapsa^ a-.'A".-.''• • vJ- • ^ ^ ' -ch- • �' v,> ' paoW«*s*'«***^ -7^1 Sio^reESERVATION Thanks SlU Welfare Man ThSnKS ,„ ,he Seafarers Wdfara I K-rC.,™. ^ „„ mv aoprea"""".„.m«con»nen I vrish to ex^ess^»P^^°Se^ms ferray conf^^ : i Ddtona, Fla* •; , Oil Bill Uii o«" Veto ^ ::w:iKe*i » a Disappointment Jones Ad Most Be Protec^d . .tub Major oil tashioned out of * point out to Secrem^; shortconsumers, E'rrx?«s; SS/.'Si'S^ •""" "* IngandDrydock dutmg^^^^^^ SIU There is ,^ered by the comwould like to have ^ windfall profi^® p^y tot «^Jnn LNG^f' from the sale of conglomerate. phfflips-MatatbM natural gas to New Etigiand Desmce 1969, « foreign-flag been shipped » ^ j^ber PhiUips or Depkrtmeat offici^ fense and Treasury F kNG vessels, ^ for the conto believe tnai "i supply of natMarathon ®''®'^/°°rican-buttt LNG catJones Act is gra ' defense facilistruction of an ^ gainings that there ural gas to .-f^gd This possibility, ties will be je^ . grounds for «ould som besenou they ages in the to" ^ .reined to eu t1^^ "«r":'bTsSLn3®-r'; rS5£"""'-S3't.- this LOG) . g^^gupient is only ReaUmg thrt to aa offered m an attempt r loophole, codd no^^^^^ ously by either th g ^ issued ^ubhc. New Ens'^^^fo? natural gas veiled '„^!l,d bring about proshortages d curtailed profits for SISS"—--"'' • '"s'S'rsrTJS"iR- -.: : LNG'S stated waiver that wou a Norwegian or ^ them to charter vessel to company points out that there canier available n , "enwtgoncy ?as ^ ' Secretary of the ^sk New England V « natural gas oarne next winter peak, the »i , r < J- > Sea-Land Economy bea*^ , >: Ai. Cr.; Wong, a veteran of many ' r\»r brother Seafarer, Ah Sai ^ tfe will be retiring thia -.SSSSSU—K^ • 1 r55Strs...vxu«. f SSLdngBeach vvttvfs had sufficient time to 'Sf Act provisions and they VRlum# XXXyUf N9-' s"-'rsr„;s= Exacuav® BO"'^ : •Ppgj Hall, PfSSff®"' SS'StfAwS?'"'* for the •''flf'"'ntoning, or a plot Whether it be to' PMQ and pipehne to open the Alaskan LNG a^ PP^„,^ oil trade to f°tof^\Sfor failing , these eoinpatos j( a,as too late. p j,^ps to act untiltbey thougM i^^_^ 5,, uli Fortunately, 'to n „ ^ ys^jasljan England gas '.""'""bhont the Alaskan be through this winte jgjs will he before the LNG; U.S.-flag LNO gas eonfinished before *® ^ fi. no need to sumption period, to there waive the Jones Act. 'ft Page 18 Presfdeat Paul Hall's te« :i!:?j;nr«flk.V<ce"Pfe®''^®"' ft iiilf i ; I BraoMy"> ^.Y. •;>' 'ftS LLZL------f——. '-7/* , - sSH I -^44"7'- .-ft ^ ^ - SeafafSfs Log �'.' '''•;^' .J • ..," I •', A'""^- y . '•> -.• <• •'v;-v.^,-v:,, "I".''" • " '. v;- J .' 'r^, , ' /J* u.'V. • ' •' Loading and unloading oil aboard the 80,906 dwt Notre Dame Victory (Eco­ logical Shipping Corp.) Is regulated and monitored by remote controls In the ship's modern console room. Four-Week Course Offered at HLS The complex bridge of the Ultramar (Westchester Marine), an 80,500-ton oil, ore bulk carrier. Incorporates some of the most advanced navigational equip­ ment used today to guide modern merchant ships. Automation Is Already Part of Maritime Industry In the past decade, the world maritime industry has technologically advanced far more rapidly than any other segment oif cargo transportation and transfer. Today's merchantman, as compared willh the ship of 10 or 15 years ago, has undergone a radical evolution in terms of vessel size, type and design, speeds, cargo capacity and cargo handling systems. And, today's new vessels—the LNG, the LASH, the ore/bulk/oil, the roU-on/roll-off, the supertanker—^are driven by highly automated, complex diesel, steam, and gas turbine propulsion and engineering systems. Despite the literally scores of technological advancements already in operation aboard modern merchant vessels, the trend toward installation of automated shipboard systems for increased speed and efficiency in cargo carriage is relatively in its infancy. In the next ten years alone, further auto­ mated improvements will, among other things, include satellite navigation and communications equipment, computer-controlled engineering and cargo-handling systems, and advanced electronic detection systems. No matter how complex, though, or technologically advanced automated merchant vessel systems become, the serious responsibilities of safe ship operation and maintenance still fall into the hands of professional seafarers. However, just as marine technology and shipboard systems have become increasingly more complex, so have the professional seafaring skills needed to supervise them. Today's merchant sailor can no longer depend totally on the basic seamanship skills of 20 or even 10 years ago. The old shipboard ratings are rapidly disappearing and are being replaced with new ratings requiring a high degree of technical skill and operating proficiency. And, in the near future, shipboard personnel will have to command a sufficient flexibility to be able to perform important duties outside their ovm specialty in case of emei^ency or breakdown in a vital automated system. The changing skills needed to safely man the new vessels can only be acquired through upgrading of skills and training in new technical areas. To enable our members to keep on an even keel with this demand for well-trained, technically proficient seafarers, the SIU has instituted at the Lundeberg School a new upgrading program dealing specifically with marine automation and related systems. This four week course—^as in all the SIU's training and upgrading pro­ grams—includes both classroom and practical on-the-job instruction. Utilizing a full scale engine simulator and console similar to those found aboard automated ships, the course covers training in automated boiler equipment; systems analysis and operation of remote controls; generators; fire pumps; sanitary systems; bilge pumps and other associated engine room equipment. A Coast Guard endorsement as QMED-any rating is a require­ ment for the course. (See page 30 of this issue of the LOG for dates.) The training and upgrading of seafaring skills can no longer be put off to another day. Automation on merchant vessels has arrived and is here to stay. And, in the not too distant future, specific training in automation will be a prerequisite to obtaining a job aboard American-flag vessels. However, as responsible Seafarers, the need for training goes beyond simply getting a job. The new automated vessels, although technically advanced with hundreds of built in safeguards, pose serious problems to human life both aboard ship and ashore, marine life, and general environmental safety because of the potentially dangerous cargoes—^such as LNG, LPG, hazardous chemicals, and crude oil—they carry. Recent disastrous collisions caused by foreignflag vessels, manned by improperly trained people, attest to this fact. A ship, no matter how automated, remains only as safe as those who man her. Seafarers, by participating in the SIU's training and upgrading programs at Piney Point are insuring personal safety, the safe operation of all SlU-contracted vessels, and the safety of marine and coastal environ­ ments as well. ft i Remote monitoring systems on the 225,000 dwt TT Brooklyn (American Petroflno) enable engine room watchstanders to survey fuel oil, water and draft levels instantly just by checking the engine room's central console. February, 1975 HLSS Vocational Director Robert Kalmus designed and supervised the con­ struction of this full-scale engine room console simulator. This simulator Is used to train Seafarers taking a four-week marine automation systems course at the Lundeberg School. Page 19 . < �TfT" mm t: i: Ships' Meetings Digest of SiU s . .!- y' ''*'r BOSTON (Sea-Land Service), De­ cember 8—Chairman, Recertified Bo­ sun L. E. Joseph; Secretary J. Keno; Deck Delegate Leonard Grom; Engine Delegate Frank Sandy. Chairman dis­ cussed President Hall's report from the latest Seafarers Log and recommended that every crewmember get the Sea­ farers Log, read it thoroughly, discuss the articles with their fellow crewmembers so as to be fully aware of what is going on in the industry. Also, discussed the importance of volimtary donations to SPAD. A vote of thanks to the stew­ ard department for an excellent Thanks­ giving dinner. JACKSONVILLE (Sea-Land Serv­ ice Inc.), December 15—Chairman W. Butts; Secretary H. Galicki; Educa­ tional Director G. Roy; Engine Dele­ gate Curtis Ducote. Chairman discussed the importance of voluntary donations to SPAD and noted that the SPAD pos­ ter was received and will be placed on the bulletin board. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a great Thanksgiving dinner. Next port Eliza­ beth. MISSION SANTA INEZ (Hudson Waterways), December 1—Chairman, Recertified Bosun W. L. Tillman; Sec­ retary L. Crane; Educational Director Jim Dryden; Deck Delegate Jack Aives; Engine Delegate R. Mullen; Steward Delegate Herbert E. Olson. Thanksgiv­ ing dinner was celebrated in Adiak, Alaska. A SPAD poster was received from headquarters and placed on the bulletin board. Chairman will answer questions and keep all crewmembers in­ formed on what the Union is doing for them in Piney Point and New York. No disputed OT. Next port San Pedro. TRENTON (Sea-Land Service Inc.), December 8—Chairman, Recertified Bosun O. Ipsen; Secretary Di Carlo Educational Director Horn; Deck Dele­ gate John J. Carey. Chairman held a discussion on the importance of volun­ tarily donating to SPAD. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. ELIZABETHPORT (Sea-Land Service Inc.), December 22—Chair­ man, Recertified Bosun V. T. Nielsen; Secretary George W. Gibbons; Educa­ tional Director P. Koroe. Chairman dis­ cussed the importance of voluntarily donating to SPAD. Letter was posted that was sent to the movie company about the poor grade of pictures that are being sent to the ship. $27.50 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck department. A vote of thanks to the steward department for excellent holi­ day meals. Next port Portsmouth, Va. SEA-LAND McCLEAN (Sea-Land Service Inc.), December 22—Chair­ man, Recertified Bosun David H. Berger; Secretary T. R. Goodman; Educa­ tional Director W. J. Dunnigan. Chair­ man informed membership about SPAD and called attention to the good reading in the Seafarers Log. $30 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. LONG BEACH (Sea-Land Service), December 1—Chairman, Recertified Bosun M. Landron; Secretary J. E. Higgins; Educational Director W. Carroll; Engine Delegate Mason Hall. $26 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Received SPAD poster and placed same on bul­ letin board. Everything running smooth­ ly. Next port Oakland. Page 20 > SEA-LAND ECONOMY (Sea-Land Service Inc.), December 1—Chairman, Recertified Bosun A. E. Bourgot; Sec­ retary L. Nicholas; Educational Direc­ tor J. C. Speer; Deck Delegate J. H. FuUford; Engine Delegate D. Sanders; Steward Delegate J. W. Watkins. R.eceived SPAD poster and placed same on bulletin board. No disputed OT. Ob­ served one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port Rot­ terdam. CARTER BRAXTON (Waterman Steamship Co.), December 29—Chair­ man, Recertified Bosun Raymond Hod­ ges; Secretary V. Pizzitolo. Chairman discussed the importance of vountary contributions to SPAD. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. Next port Charleston, S. C. TAMPA (Sea-Land Service Inc.), December 22—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Vincent Grima; Secretary Stan­ ley F. Schuyler; Educational Director J. Keating. Old TV set was taken ashore and replaced with a new one. $4 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Posted communication from President Paul Hall on oil bill. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. ANCHORAGE (Sea-Land Service), December 29—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Sven Jansson; Secretary A. Seda; Deck Delegate Richard Mason. It was suggested that all crewmembers donate to SPAD in order to continue the fight to revitalize and strengthen our mer­ chant marine. SPAD poster was re­ ceived and placed on the bulletin board. Also, telegram from Paul Hall on Sen­ ate passage of the oil bill was received and discussed. Some disputed OT. A vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a good Christmas dinner menu. Next port Elizabeth. DELTA URUGUAY (Delta Steam­ ship Lines, Inc.), December 29—Chair­ man Herbert J. Ballard; Secretary W. P. Kaiser; Educational Director Hugh F. Wells, Jr.; Deck Delegate Jack Olsen; Engine Delegate Oscar R. Bird; Steward Delegate Francis B. Howard. Received a telegram from headquarters about the passage of the oil bill in the Senate. $505 in movie fund. $61.76 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck depart­ ment. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a fine Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner. Next port New Or­ leans. Official imip's miniJ^^'Were also received from the loiiuwiugvcf^sels: ^ LUS ANGELES SEA-LAND EXCHANGE " KEVAIDEAL:; :SEA-LANDVENTiptE '-VV 4 NEWARK CITRUS SAN JUAN SCHUYLKILL TRANSINDIAN PITTSBURG IBERV iiN FAIRLA DELTA BRA CAN'TIGNY MERRIMAC V • CHICAGO HirAGO ' . ' , " •• • MAUMIE THETIS 4:1 % OAKLAND ^ ROBERT TOOMBS SEA-LAND GALLOWi' JOSEPH HEWES OVERSEAS Al / SUGAR ISLANDI^ lELTA SUD • BETHELOR ST. LOUIS THOMAS LYNai ARECIBO -4'^ ' ^ SEA-LAND FINANCE: BRADFORD ISLAND / DELTA NORTE CITIES SERVICE MLARH;^ , EAGLE TRAVEUR MOBILE VANTAGE HO SAN PEDRO 2'' NEW YORKER *' GEORGE WALTON SEAMAR (Calmar Steamship), De­ cember 21—Chairman, Recertified Bo­ sun Robert F. Mackert; Secretary Claude Garnett; Educational Director Wm. Sears; Engine Delegate John P. OToole; Steward' Delegate Lorenzo Rinald. No disputed OT. Telegram on the passage in Congress of the Oil bill from President Paul Hall, was read and posted. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a good Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner. Next port New­ ark, N.J. DEITA ARGENTINA (Delta Lines Steamship), December 29—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Arthur McGinnis; Secretary L. Santa Ana; Educational Director U. Sanders, Jr.; Deck Delegate Earl Davis; Engine Delegate James Brack; Steward Delegate Wiiburt Free­ man. Chairman urged all to upgrade themselves at Piney Point because most of the new ships they are building call for certified ratings. Everyone should donate to the blood bank and chairman suggested they donate to SPAD for their own and their family's security. OVERSEAS ROSE (Maritime Over­ seas Corp.), December 8—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Horace Rains;Secre­ tary B. Fletchef; Educational Director Ross Hardy. Chairman held a discus­ sion on Piney Point and what it is doing for the membership. Have two crew­ members from the Piney Point school on board and they are a very good ex­ ample of what the school is doing. Some disputed OT in deck department. Held a safety discussion on the fire hazards aboard ship. Everything running smoothly. SEA-LAND PRODUCER (SeaLand Service), December 22—Chair­ man, Recertified Bosun William Bushong; Secretary W. J. Moore; Edu­ cational Director S. Senteney; Deck Delegate Wilber Schug; Engine Dele^ gate Joseph Forque; Steward Delegate Vincent Chavez. Received telegram from President Paul Hall which was good news on the passage of the oil bill in Congress. No disputed OT. Every­ thing running smoothly. Next port Port Everglades. OGDEN WILLAMETTE (Ogden Marine), December 1—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun E. K. Bryan; Secretary E. Kelly; Educational Director Wilkerson; Deck Delegate Martia Hammond; Engine Delegate A. J. Vogel; Steward Delegate S. A. Smith. Chairman sug­ gested that all crewmembers donate to SPAD. No disputed OT. All communi­ cations received, read and posted. A vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment. Everything running smoothly. DEL ORO (Delta Steamship), De­ cember 8—Chairman Francisco Charneco; Secretary Teddy Kross; Educa­ tional Director Lee A. Smith; Deck Delegate Patrick M. Graham; Engine Delegate Charles A. Henley; Steward Delegate Gasper Noto. Talked about Paul Hall beiifg named to the advisory panel by President Ford. $71.15 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck department. A vote of thanks to the steward department. Everything run­ ning smootUy. BROOKLYN (Puerto Rican Marine Operating), December 1—Chairman, Recertified Bosun N. Bechlivanis; Sec­ retary O. Payne; Educational Director G. Ortiz. Chairman held a discussion on the vote for the oil bill in Washington this month. Suggested that all give to SPAD so we can continue to fight in Washington. Full report on the oil bill will be in the Seafarers Log. Some dis­ puted OT in deck department. Every­ thing running smoothly. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our de­ parted brothers. SEA-LAND MARKET (Sea-Land Service), December 29—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Anthony Palino;'S^retary Ange Panagopoulos; Educational Director Angelo Meglio; Engine Dele­ gate Thomas Keaney. No disputed OT. Chairman reported to crewmembers on news of last Union meeting of Decem­ ber 2, 1974. Also, on President Paul Hall's comments and advice for confer­ ences to be held in Piney Point regard­ ing coming negotiations. Telegram from Paul Hall regarding oil bill was read and posted. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a superb Christmas din­ ner. Next port Elizabeth. COLUMBIA (Ogden Marine), De­ cember 1—Chairman, M. Welch; Secre­ tary M. Deloatch; Educational Director D. Norris. $8.65 in ship's fund. No dis­ puted OT. A vote of thanks to the stew­ ard department for a fine Thanksgiving dinner. Next port in Saudi Arabia. PANAMA (Sea-Land Service), De­ cember 29—Chairman, Recertifi^ Bo­ sun Arthur Beck; Secretary Ceasar F. Blanco; Educational Director Ola Storness; Deck Delegate Francisco Rivera; Engine Delegate George S. Byoff;Stew­ ard Delegate Curtis L. Brodnax. No disputed OT. Telegram from headquar­ ters that Senate passed the oil bill 44 to 40 was read and posted. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a fine Christmas dinner. Next port Long Beach. DELTA MAR (Delta Steamship), December 1—Chairman, Recertified Bosun R. Lambert; Secretary D. Col­ lins; Educational Director E. Synan. $29 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Held a discussion on safety aboard ship. A vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a splendid Thanksgiving din­ ner. Seafarers Log �J'k $Gofarers Sovor q Holiday Foast Aboard th© SS PGnnmar vfl Enjoying a fe^ve holiday merf aboard the SS Pennmar (Calmar) recently (left above 1. to r.) were OS Jack Taylor, AB George Baker and OS OHie Puroy. (Center c* faWecloths and bowls of fruit in place for bis Brothers of the Sea. Meanwhile, back in the galley (ngbt above 1. to r.) Chief Steward Sidney Garner, Chief Cook Paul Gariand and Saloon Messman Kenneth Weaver take a breather after preparing and serving such a sumptuous rej^st to the crew. an U.S.-circling intercoastal run, the C-4's forward and aft deck cranes and caigo booms took on structural steel and pig iron into her four holds in Baltiinore on Dec. 20 for a port of call on Jan. 29 in Portland, Ore. There she onloaded lumber for final delivery in Portsmouth, N.H. Besides tra­ versing the Panama Canal, the Pennmar usually c^lls at Eong Beach and Richmond, Calif, (where she was built). Coos Bay, Ore. and Seattle. FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every three months, which are to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A quarterly finance committee of rank and file members, elected by the membership, makes examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recom­ mendations and separate findings. STEER A CLEAR COURSE! ntUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland. Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disburse­ ments of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees.. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the sh^wners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: Frank Drozak, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 275 - 20th Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 11215 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your Contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, 1960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Log policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against because off race, creed, color, sex and national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denjed the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION — SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Jts proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including but not limiteu to furthefing the political, social and economic interests of Seafarer seamen, the preservation .and ifurthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for'seamen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received l^cause of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of member­ ship in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. Support SPAD to protect and further your economic, political and social interests, American trade union concepts and Seafarer seamen. It at any time a Seafarer feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denM his constitutional right of access to Union records or information, he should immediately notify SIU President Paul Hail at headquarters by certified mail, return receipt lequested. February, 1975 If you are convicted of possession of any illegal drug—heroin, barbitu­ rates, speed, LSD, or even marijuana—^tbe U.S. Coast Guard will revoke your seaman papers, without appeal, FOREVER. That means that you lose for the rest of your life the right to make a living by the sea. ifowever, it doesnl quite end there even if you receive a suspended sentence. You may lose your right to vote, your right to hold public office or to own a gun. You also may lose the opportunity of ever becoming a doctor, dentist, certified public accountant, engineer, lawyer, architect, realtor, pharmacist, school teacher, or stockbroker. You may jeopardize your right to hold a job where you must be licensed or bonded and you may never be able to work for the city, the county, or the Federal government. If s a pretty tough rap, but thaf s exactly how it is and you can't do any­ thing about it. The convicted drug user leaves a black mark on his reputation for the rest of his life. However, drugs can not only destroy your right to a good livelihood, it can destroy yoiiir life. Drug abuse presents a serious threat to both your physical and mental health, and the personal safety of those around you. This is especially true aboard ship where clear minds and quick reflexes are essential at aU times for the safe operation of the vessel. Don't let drugs destroy your natural right to a good, happy, productive life. Stay drug free and steer a clear course. > Page 21 �'•^-< • ' • "-U • -•' S'r :v: Mi. Washington, Raphael Semmes, Bienville Sail the Far East In addition to the SlU-contracted ships engaged in the U.S. Pacific Coast-Far East trade, a number of vessels manned by Seafarers remain in the Far East, usually on a one or two year charter, shuttling cargo between ports in Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong and South East Asia. Although thousands of mOes from a U.S. port, the vessels are still regularly serviced out of the port of Yokohama by SILldl^resentative Frank Boyne. The six photos on this page show ships and men from three SRJ-contracted vessels in various Far East ports. The SlU-manned Raphael Semmes, operated by Sea-Land, at a berth at the Taikoo dockyard in Hong Kong for minor repairs. Another shot of the Raphael Semmes shows the SiU-manned vessel leaving Kwai Chung harbor with tug escort. 'After their ship was laid up indefinitely for repairs at a shipyard in Kobe, Japan, the crew of the containership Bienville paid off and was later sent to San Francisco. Before leaving for'San Francisco, the Bienville ship's committee headed by Recertified Bosun Dan Ticer stopped for a quick photo. They are, frorn the left: Frank Gonzalez, engine delegate: Gary Hoover, deck delegate; Dan "Senator" Ticer, ships chairman; Al LaMonthe, steward delegate, and Jack Mar, secretary-reporter. The SID deck crew aboard the tanker Mount Wash­ ington swings gangway over the side and into po­ sition while docking vessel in port of Yokosuka, Japan. As the Mount Washington discharges her cargo in Yokosuka, Pumpman Pricilo Silva checks to see if tanks are discharging properly by floating cloth over inspection hole. Suction on the cloth shows that discharge is in progress. Seafarers Welfare, Pension, and Vacation Plans Cash Benefits Paid Joseph L. Grey Please contact Edith Washington as soon as possible at 1106 President St., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11225, or call (212) 771-1865. Edward James Broader Please contact your sister, Alice, as soon as possible at 353 Endsleigh Ave., Baltimore, Md. 21220. Alexander W. Weir Please contact Mrs. Lillian Weir as soon as possible at 13-A Azalea Ct., Eatontown, N.J. 07724. numinado R. Llenos Please contact your daughter Mary Smith as soon as possible at 594 Harri­ son Ave., Tonawanda Township, N.Y. 14223. / Richard V. Gefiing Please write or call Mary Gelling in San Francisco as soon as possible. Albert Raymond Randall Please contact your wife immediately at (415) 992-2502. Cheynne Morris Please contact M. B. Peterson, attor­ ney, 1220 Americana Building, 811 Dallas St., Houston, Tex. 77002, or call collect (713) 228-4455 as soon as possible. Page 22 Dec. 24,1974" Jan. 22,1975 Number SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN ELIGIBLES Death In Hospital Daily @ $1.00 In Hospital Daily $3.00 Hospital & Hospital Extras Surgical Sickness & Accident @ $8.00 Special Equipment Optical Supplemental Medicare Premiums DEPENDENTS OF ELIGIBLES Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits In Hospital Surgical Maternity Blood Transfusions Optical ; MONTH TO DA I E YEAR TO DAI E 14 2,030 140 14 2 6,902 2 159 12 14 2,030 140 14 2 6,902 2 159 121 360 49 103 17 3 .156 360 49 103 17 3 156 67,010.80 2,239.19 14,295,60 5,100.00 199.00 3,461.54 67,010.80 2,239.19 14,295.60 5,100.00 199.00 3,461.54 12 116 ' 107 15 871 2 1 14 36,000.00 17,264.79 3,699.10 2,603.25 1,755.20 72.00 754.55 1,200.00 532.90 36,000.00 17,264.79 3,699.10 2,603.25 1,755.20 72.00 754.55 1,200.00 532.90- 2,117.20 2,117.20 '• PENSIONERS & DEPENDENTS 12 Death ...................... ..... ^ 116 Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits & Other Medical Expenses '.. . 107 15 Surgical 87 Optical . 1 ; Blood Transfusions 2 rSpecial Equipment .................... J l^ental ...................«........ . u 14 ; Supplemental Medicare Premiums ........ SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM TOTALS Total Seafarers Welfare Plan .,....... . Total Seafarers Pension Plan ........»... Total Seafarers Vacation Plan Total Seafarers Welfare, Pension & Vacation Amount 5 ; 10,323 18 1,323 11,664 5 10,323 18 1,323 11,664 MONTH TO DATE $ 37,610.00 2,030.00 420.00 902.27 269.00 55,216.00 245.63 3,819.39 1,245.10 YEAR TO DATE $ 37,610.00 2,030.00 420.00 902.27 269.00 55,216.00 245.63 3,819.39 1,245.10 260,062.51 260,062.51 34,466.80 34,466.80 811,630.04 811,630.04 $1,106,159.35 $ 1,106,159.35 Seafarers Log �New SIU Pensioners Joseph L. Collins, 57, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1952 sailing as a bosun for 15 years. Brother Collins had sailed for 27 years. He is a Navy veteran of World War II and had applied for the Bo­ suns Recertification Program in 1973. Bom in Roda, Va., he is now a resident of Arabi, La. with his wife, Ruth Mae. Gettys B. EUzey, 66, joined the Union in the port of New York in 1959 sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Ellzey is a native of Mis­ sissippi and is now a resident of Galveston with his wife, Olive. Paul O. Lacy, 64, joined the Union in the port of Duluth in 1960 sailing as an AB. Brother Lacy is a native of Cotter, Ark. and is a resi­ dent of Pocahontas, Ark. with his wife, Ina. Robert L. Garriss, 63, joined the Union in 1942 in the port of New Orleans sailing as a bosun. Brother Garriss was bom in Georgia and is now a resident of Dickinson, Tex. with his wife, Viola. Chester A. lannoli, 55, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun for 22 years. Brother lannoli had applied for the Bosuns Recertification Program in 1972. He also attended a Piney Point Crews Conference and was active in an organizing drive on the Isthmian Line in 1956. Searfarer lannoli is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. He is a native of Rhode Island and is a resident of Milford, Mass. Joseph George, 65, joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1960 sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother George had sailed for 27 years. A native of . Lebanon, he is currently a resident of Wilkes-Barre, Pa. with his wife, Rachel. William J. Clegg, 48, joined the SIU in the port of San Francisco in 1955. He was one of the first bosuns to graduate from the Recertification Program in August 1973. Brother Clegg had sailed since 1951. He last worked from 1969 to 1973 on the Sea-Land shore gang in Port Eliza­ beth, N.J. Seafarer Clegg also walked the picket line in the Greater N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961 and was a post-war veteran of the U.S. Navy. Bom in Queens, N.Y., he is now a resident of Scranton, Pa. with his wife, Claudette. James S. McRae, 65, joined the Union in 1940 in the port of New Orleans sailing as a bosun. Brother McRae is a pre-war veteran of the Navy. A Georgia native, he is a resi­ dent of Houston with his wife, Fan­ nie. John Kallaste, 63, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of New York sailing as a pumpman. Brother Kal­ laste was on the picket lines in the N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961 and the Robin Line strike in 1962. Born in Estonia, USSR, he is a naturalized U.S. citizen and is now a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y. Paolo Pringi; 61, joined the Union in 1940 in the port of New York sail­ ing as a fireman-watertender. Broth­ er Pringi had sailed for 30 years and walked the picket line in the N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961. Born in New York City, he is a resident of Est-Da Rio, Brazil with his wife, Rosalie. Fernando Munoz, 61, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of New York sailing as a chief steward. Brother Munoz was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico and is a resident of Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico.with his wife, Irma. Antonlos J. Sakeilis, 53, joined the SIU in the port of Norfolk in 1957 sailing as a bosim. Brother Sakeilis applied for the Bosuns Recertifica­ tion Program in 1973. A native of Ismilios, Egypt, he is now a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y. Potenciano B. Paculba, 65, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1957 sailing as a chief cook. Brother Paculba won a personal safety award in 1960 on the accident-free ship, the SS Chocataw. Bom in the Philip­ pines, he is currently a resident of Anaheim, Calif, with his wife, Felicidad. Thomas H. Bubar, 80, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of New York saUing both as a bosun and in the steward department. Brother Bubar had sailed for 52 years. He walked the picket line in the Greater N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961 and attended a crews conference at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md. Bom in Maine, he is now a resident of Bumham, Me. ^ with his wife, Orpha. William H. Underwood, 51, joined the Union in the port of Philadelphia in 1957 sailing as a chief cook. Brother Underwood is a Navy and Army veteran. He was bom in Ports­ mouth, Ohio and is a resident of Phil­ adelphia with his wife, Jean. Carlos E. Vega, 55, joined the SIU in the port of Tampa in 1957 sailing as an oiler. Brother Vega had sailed for 28 years and is a Navy veteran of World War II. Bom in Tampa, he is now a resident there. Julian Wilson Jr., 48, joined the Union in the port of New York in 1960 sailing as a bosun. He is a Navy veteran of World War II. Brother Wilson is a native of Forsyth, Ga. and is now a resident of New Orleans with his wife, Mary. John E. Floyd, 61, joined the SIU in the port of Detroit in 1960 sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Floyd was born in St. James, Mich, and is now a resident of Toledo, Ohio with his wife, Mary. Great Laker Gets 1st Pension Check lieiBERSHPIIIIEETlNeS' SCHEDULE Port New York .. Philadelphia Baltimore ... Norfolk Jacksonville .. Detroit 1 • • • • SIU pensioner Fred J. FIdler, 65 (left) accepts his first pension check from Frankfort, Mich., Port Agent Harold Rathbun. Brother Fidler joined the SIUin the port of Detroit in 1960^ailing as an oiler. He resides in,Sturgeon Bay, Wise, with his wife. Ruby. February, 1975 ~ Houston .... New Orleans . Mobile San Francisco Wilmington ., Seattle Columbus ... Chicago ,.8... Port Arthur . Buffalo St. Louis Cleveland .... Jersey City .. >• • UIW IBU Deep Sea Date 5:00 p.m. ...,... 7:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m. .. Mar. 3 ... Mar. 4 ........ 2:30 p.m. ... ... 5:00 p.m. ... ... 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. ... 2:30 p.m. .. Mar. 5 ... ... 7:00 p.m. 9:30 a.m. ... Mar. 6 .... — 2:00 p.m. ... Mar. 6 — 2:30 p.m. ... Mar. 7 .... '" * • • • SlOO palTla • • )> • • • Mar. 10 ..., 7:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. ... 2:30 p.m. .. Mar. ID .... — Mar. 11 ... 5:00 p.nu ... Mar. 12 ..., Mar. 13 ..., ... 2:30 p.m. ... Mar 17 ,... 2:30 D.m. ... Mar. 21 .r Mar 15 —— ... Mar. 11 .... Mar. 11 .,.. •• • Mar. 12 .... ••• Mar. 13*..., < • • • 5:00 p.m. *«. Mar. 13 .... • • * 5:00 p.m. . •« • • • Mar. 10 .... ' • « « • • 1 • • • • <•• '• VMM • • • —MM Page 23 �i'-; • i DISPATCHERS REPORT JANUARY 1-31, 1975 TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A aassB Class C Port Boston New York Philadelphia ^ Baltimore ... Norfolk Tampa ...... Mobile New Orleans . Jacksonville .. San Francisco Wilmington .. Seattle Puerto Rico .. Houston .... Piney Point .. Yokohama .., Alpena Buffalo Cleveland .... 4 80 15 38 20 6 31 69 30 63 38 26 11 72 0 3 5 1 5 8 0 0 2 517 Detroit Duluth Frankfort .... Chicago Totals •I Port Boston ...... New York Philadelphia . Baltimore ... Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans . Jacksonville .. San Francisco Wilmington . . Seattle Puerto Rico .. Houston .... Piney Point .. Yokohama ... Alpena Buffalo ..... i !*> (.1 1 A \ A r. • •: a• •- \ 1 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 10 DECK DEPARTMENT 0 5 4 0 48 24 8 1 0 23 0 2 3 0 1 11 1 2 10 0 1 0 46 5 0 21 4 43 13 0 1 0 0 39 0 5 0 2 2 50 6 0 0 3 0 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 . 2 6 2 1 1 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 79 336 3 REGISTEREDON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C 15 177 26 - 67 42 8 71 151 56 142 56 72 21 146 0 6 10 1 4 17 4 5 4 1,101 4 32 7 6 9 2 17 28 8 20 14 18 2 35 0 2 1 0 1 2 3 1 0 212 4 6 0 0 1 0 0 3 2 1 1 0 0 9 0 3 1 0 0 1 0 0 2 34 1 135 23 58 38 8 46 116 40 111 • 31 40 21 115 0 0 5 1 4 25 2 1 3 822 3 96 11 18 10 2 19 51 24 50 17 24 6 51 0 3 2 0 2 1 4 0 2 396 1 7 0 3 0 0 0 2 3 1 0 1 0 4 0 0 0 2 2 0 1 0 0 27 3 75 19 31 22 2 53 80 30 73 25 38 25 82 0 4 4 1 1 5 0 0 3 576 0 12 1 4 3 0 2 5 3 17 7 7 1 10 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 74 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 1 81 13 29 20 8 19 51 21 56 14 27 10 57 0 1 5 1 2 17 0 1 2 436 Cleveland Detroit 1 . * 2 8 3 2 5 2 7 5 2 6 9 9 0 6 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 67 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups ClasAA Class B Class C Duluth Frankfort .... Chicago ..... Totals ...... 2 39 6 13 5 1 6 12 8 23 7 16 1 23 0 2 2 0 1 1 0 1 169 0 3 0 2 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 10 0 6 0 2 2 0 1 1 1 ~^,5 5 3 0 3 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 32 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 • 0 0 58 2 14 4 5 7 36 8 32 5 24 4 40 0 2 0 0 0 8 0 2 0 252 3 23 3 4 0 0 1 4 5 18 1 7 0 8 6 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 87 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 - I •' I.,; • f-% ^ I. ••' K' if Port Boston New York.... Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans STEWARD DEPARTMENT • •••••••••a " 38 a San Francisco .... Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico ...... Houston Piney Point Yokohama Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort ........ Chicago .. Totals i a H.r ........ 14 4 ........ 26 .... • .. . .... 40 9 22 7 41 0 1 2 0 1 0 0 1 Port Boston .......... New York ........ Philadelphia ..... Baltimore s®/ • • ^i",' '' •r:"' Mobile New Orleans ..... San Francisco .... Wilmington ...... ........ Seattle Puerto Rico • Houston ........ •'•••••••a* ........ Piney Point Yokohama ........ Alpena .'... Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth ........ Frankfort ........ Chicago Totals Totals All Depts.... aaaaaaaaaa aa«aa*aa«* •'aa*a«.aa«» • aa'aaaafaa a . a a a a a a^a a • •aaaaa«a« . - .rc'/vy:-. 10 33 0 1 , 3 12 4 4 3 4 2 2 0 37 14 6 4 31 19 2 2 21 12 2 3 26 15 0 17 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 G O 0 0 10 0 0 182 134 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 ENTRY DEPARTMENT aaaaaaaa** hir: f,:,. :- 2 31 7 13 4 33 0 0 2 19 0 4 3 249 1,467 1 97 27 19 22 6 13 54 25 54 10 26 11 56 25 4 10 0 5 11 0 2 0 478 746 7 18 0 2 2 0 0 5 2 7 1 2 0 9 0 4 4 3 3 10 0 0 0 79 101 770 300 11 2 60 15 36 15 4 25 59 13 47 12 30 25 43 0 2 4 7 6 37 2 5 5 454 ,953 1 221 40 56 40 4 39 133 55 134 44 44 28 96 1 5 13 2 4 15 2 4 2 983 1,665 12 63 0 13 9 1 0 21 6 9 2 7 1 42 0 5, 16 9 12 27 5 7 2 269 332 PRESIDEItT PaiilHaU SECRETARY-TREASURER Joe ijiGiorgio EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Cal Tanner VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard Lindsey Williams Fra^ Dfozak Paul Drozak HEADQUARTERS f75 4ATenBUl«.n232 (212) HY ALPENA. Mkh. IN N. 2 Ave. 49767 (S17) EL 4.3416 BALTIMORE. Md. 1214E.BalllsMinSt212t2 (391) EA 7.49M •USTON. Mass. 215 Ewi St 92111 (617) 482.4716 BUPFALO, N.Y.... .299 FraiiUia St 14292 SiU (716) TL 3.9259 IBU (716) IL 3.9259 CHICAGO, OL. .9383 S. Ewisg Ave. 68617 SIU (312)SA 1-9733 mu (312) ES 5*9579 CLEVELAND, OUo 1299 OH RhrerRd. 44113 (21^ MA 1.5459 DETROIT, Mkh. I Ave. 48218 19225 W., (313) ¥13.4741 .2914 W. 3 St 55896 DULUTH, (218) RA 2.4119 . PX). Bos D FRANKFORT, Mich. 415 Mafai St 49635 (616) EL 7-2441 HOUSTON, Tel. ....5894 Caisi St 77911 (713) WA 8-3297 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. 3315 Liberty St 32206 JERSEY CITY. NJ. 353-5011 99 MsMewy at 97392 (291) HE 5-9424 MOBILB. Als.:... .IB. Lamce-St 36692 (295) HE 2-1754 NEW ORLBAM^ La. 639 lachsoa Ave. 79139 (594) 529-7546 NORFOLK. Va. 115 3 St 23519 (894) 622-1892 PADUCAH, Ky.........225 S. 7 St 42M1 (592) 443-2493 PHILADELPHIA, Ph.. .2694 & 4 St 19148 (215) DE 6-3818 PORT ARTHUR. Tn... . .534 9 Ave. 77649 (713) 983-1679 SAN FRANCBCO. CaM. 1321 Mkdoa St 94193 SANTURCE, P. R., 626*6793 1313 Fernandez, Juncos, Stop 20 00908 (809) 724*2848 SEATTLE, Wa*. 2595 1 Ave. 98121 (296) MA 3<4334 ST. LOUBk Ma.. .4581 Gnvok Ave. 63116 (314)752-6599 TAMPA, Fbu 312 HaRfaoB St 33692 (813) 229-2788 TOLEDO, OHO 935 SammH St 43694 (419) 248-3691 WILMINGTON, CaST- 519 N. Broad St 99744 ai3) 549.4999 YOKOHAMA. JOpai PX>.Boa429 YokohauPirtPX). Naka-Ka 231-91 281-7935 IH; 281 For the second month in a row, shipping has dropped off somewhat in most ports. The dropoff is due partially to the general depressed state of the U.S. economy; partially to the sagging worldwide tanker market, resulting in iayups of U.S. tankers, and partially to the veto of the'oil bill which has resulted in widespread layoffs throughout the U.S. maritime industry. Com­ pared to other industries in the country, though, employment in SIU is relatively good, and according to the Maritime Adminis^tion general employment on U.S.-flag ships should remain stable. If' 'I .r:' 'i „> 1. Seafarers Log Page 24 • i i i' « �_ ' AFL-CIO: Ford, Congress Act on Jobs, Tax Cuts, Oil Pave 27 Continued from Page to the unemployed to minimiyi'. their hardships. Pointing out that the country's down­ ward economic spiral is gaining momen­ tum, the General Board warned that "without this emergency action, unem­ ployment will feed on unemployment; production cutbacks will spread further, and the threat of widespread bankrupt­ cies of businesses and banks will be­ come reality." Energy Report Looking more closely at the General Board's economic proposals, the most extensive report was filed on the na­ tion's energy situation. The Board urged _ Congress to immediately enact a quota on oil imports, including a ban on im­ ports originating in countries that em­ bargoed oil to the U.S. and Holland last year; to take the importation of oil out of private hands and place it in the hands of government; to establish a fair rationing system that minimizes re­ gional, industry and individual hard­ ships, and to enact a genuine, effective excess profits tax. The Board also declared that it would fight to block the Administration's pro­ posals to deregulate the price of natural gas, decontrol the -••ice of domestic crude, and impose a , per barrel duty on imported oil. Jones Act Again Under Attack Oil Interests Petition for a Waiver to Carry LNG Continued from Page 3 can now only sell Alaskan LNG to Japan for 510 per Mcf (thousand cubic feet), the company plans on re­ ceiving approximately $2.50 per Mcf on the New England market. To grant the waiver now when PhilHps-Marathon feels they can make a larger profit by selling the Alaskan^as to the U.S., President Hall said "would only reward the intrasigence of the oil companies." Herbert Brand, president of the Transportation Institute, a research organization sponsored -by all seg­ ments: of the-maritime industry, has also urged Secretary Simon to reject New England LNG's application for a Jones Act waiver. He noted in a 13-page letter to the Secretary of the Treasury that it is highly imlikely Alaskan LNG can be shipped to New England in time to have an impact on this heating season and that U.S.-flag LN& carriers will be available by the next heating season. The Liberian-flag LNG carrier Kencd Multina, partially owned by PhilUps, was originally called the Kentown and was slated to sail under U.S. registry. The SIU was negotiating to man the Kentown before its operator. Interstate Bulk, sold the ship. If Phillips-Marathon and New Eng­ land LNG are granted this waiver, a dangerous precedent will be set aUowing oil companies to use foreign-flag ships on the grounds that there are no U.S. flag-ships available after those companies have refused to build ships in U.S. yards to be operated by U.S. seamen. (See editorial on page 18 of this LOG). Rising to support the Board's energy proposals, SIU President and AFL-CIO Vice President Paul Han affirmed that "we must live up to and support these recommenda­ tions if we are to correct the na­ tion's energy problems, an area that needs correction very badly." RecalHng last years' oil price goug­ ing which caused widespread .energy shortages, uncontrolled inflation, and undue personal hardships on millions of Americans, President Hall noted that the price of imported oil "has now gone four and five times over what it was 12 to 16 months ago." However, he stated that by supporting and implementing the AFL-CIO's energy program, "we can force the price of oil back to the $3 barrel limit which we were paying 16 or 18 months ago." . "By working together", said Hall, "we decisively beat the oil cartel in Con­ gress where it counts; and even though Ford did veto it, by working together again, we can dump them head on again." File S&A Claims Within 60 Days In filing for Sickness and Accident benefits. Seafarers are reminded that they must submit their claim for in­ patient or out-patient benefits within 60 days of discharge from the hospital or from the first date of disability. Claims for S«&A benefits filed after the 60-day period must be denied ac­ cording to the regulations of the Sea­ farers Welfare Plan. Seafarers should acquaint themselves Hall further pointed out that the pas­ with the SIU Surgical, Pension and Wel­ sage of the staunchly labor-supported fare Digest so they will not be denied Energy Transportation Security Act last a claim due to an oversight. A copy of December proved that the powerful the digest is available at any SIU hiring multinational oil cartel was no longer haU or by writing the SIU Welfare Plan invincible in Congress. office at Union headquarters. Bosun Renews His Clinic Card Supreme Court Rules Against Right to Picket Foreign Flags Continued from Page 5 months later by the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. More, of course, is at stake in this case than the right of American mari­ time unions to picket foreign-flag opera­ tors. Presently, national foreign-flag ships, and "flag of convenience" vessels domi­ nate carriage of U.S. foreign liner trade and hold a virtual monopoly on the transportation of imported oil to Amer­ ican ports. This unfortunate situation not only infringes on the rights of American sea­ men to secure jobs on U.S.-flag ships, but poses a serious threat to our nation­ al security and the health and well-being of the entire American maritime in­ dustry. In addition, the carriage of oil and other hazardous cargoes on sub-stand­ ard foreign-flag vessels manned by im­ properly licensed crews creates a real threat to the environmental protection of our shorelines and coas(ai waters. Issues of this magnitude involve more than one individual state. They involve Justice William O. Douglas, one of the four Supreme Courf justices dissent­ ing on the picketing decision, discussed the growing problem of pollution of our coastal waters, and stated that no public issue is more important to the life of the oceans of the world than "keeping marine traffic in more responsible hands than those which 'flags of convenience' commonly use," The issue of foreign-flag picketing, of course is not a dead one. The SIU, along with other maritime unions, will continue the fight to make the public aware of the serious economic and en­ vironmental dangers that follow in the wake of foreign flag vessels, and will continue to work legislatively to enact laws that would curtail any harmful operations. A participant in the current Bosuna Recertification class, Seafarer Richard Chiasson (left) accepts his renewed clinic card from Headquarters SIU clinic receptioniat Jean Dreher. While he spent a month in Brooklyn. N.Y. in the class, Brother Chiasson made sure he got a new clinic card when his old one ran out. SIU medical clinics give physical examinations free of charge for ail Union members. Seafarers waiting to ship out should check their clinic card and have it renewed if it is running out. In last month's LOG, Mrs. Dreher was identified as Headquarters SIU clinic secretary Florence Penny in a photo with Recertified Bosun Robert Butts, who was receiving his new clinic card. Senate Probes Crisis In Maritime Industry Continued from Page 3 Following the hearing, which pro­ duced no tangible Administration pro­ posals tp halt the decline in employ­ ment in the maritime industry, Senator the general well-being of the entire Mapuson told Commerce Secretary country, and the federal governntent Pent that he wants to Itnow a lot more of the should maintain control over the car­ ahout the "gloomy riage of this nation's foreign goflitneree! Specifically, Senator Magnuson wants Dent to explain why the Presi­ dent vetoed the Oil Bill last December because it was "inflationary" and then turns around and calls for a $3 a bar­ rel increase in oil import fees. Pent told the hearing that a suheoromittee of the nahinet-level Beonfunie Polipy Board had h«en nwaed to look into the tanker industry crisis. He also said that plans are being made to have the President meet with maritime union leaders, ship operators and the shipyards to "see what we can do." Responding to that announcement, Senator Magnuson said that the "very grave" eondition of the tanher indastry ^nawres a sense of urgeney.'', �^rv.Maiii'i • • -• Alcoholism - a Disease That Slowly -•,r 'i'V .. I ! V Ogden Yukon Committee , •' Ship's chairman Recertified Bosun Harold L. Weaver (second from left) of the SS Ogden Yukon (Ogden Marine) resolved beefs of the crew last year and brought a clean tanker in to payoff recently in Yokosuka, Japan, before sailing for Okinawa. Members of the Ship's Committee are (I. to r.); AB Charles T. Scott, deck delegate; "Buck" Weaver; 3rd Cook Sylvester Zygarowski, steward delegate; Chief Steward F. P. Kustura, secretary-reporter, and Wiper H. R. "Bob" Newell, engine delegate. Not shown in the photo in front of the U.S. Consulate is Chief Pumpman Ramon Digon, educational director, who stayed on board. , {ej-' i' Page 26 by Dr. Joseph B. Logue SIU Medical Director The ship has been out at sea for several months. You're bound for port. The routine life on ship, the confinement to the ship's quarters, the ritualized ex­ istence, it will all cease as the ship docks. After the payoff, you can get another ship, go on the beach, or go on vacation. Everyone's mind is on renewing old acquaintances and meeting new faces. If this is your home port, ypu are anxious to see friends and family. Often the first stop is a seamen's bar. A seamen's bar is unique too, just like your career. It might be likened to a haven or refuge, and is an integral part of many a seamen's life ashore. It is unlike a cocktail lounge or a commuter bar. It is a bridge between ship and shore. At sea, homeward bound, it was tensions and pressures mounting. There is tremendous antici­ pation and drinking is a way of releasing tensions. The seamen's bar is a place to sleep if you have no other, a place to store gear, to borrow money, to lend money. The most important thing, there are friendly people there, and it is a comfortable place. To the lonely seaman, it is symbolic of home. There is always someone there who knows you; or someone you know of. Here, casual acquaintances can blossom into brotherhood. So with a shore leave, the sailor may go no further in his adventures than the focal point of the bar. Alcoholism Affects Anyone A life at sea is unique compared to other careers. Each career has its assets, as well as its problems. Alcoholism affects anyone, no matter what an indi­ vidual chooses to do; go to sea, sit behind a desk, or become a politician. Despite one's chosen occupation, the disease called alcoholism can develop, just like any other disease. An individual can be a diabetic, have cancer, be an alcoholic, or have a heart condi­ tion. All these diseases can be arrested if they are treated properly—or they can cause death. Alcoholism is threefold, in that it affects the body, mind and spirit. The alcoholic suffers from a real illness which he has no control over; it is not caused by a desire to hurt others, a weakness of will or immorality. We live in an age where ignorance and prejudice are being over- Baltimore Comrhittee Recertified Bosun Sven Stockmarr, ship's chairman (seated rear right) of the containership, the SS Baltimore (Sea-Land) gets his dues receipt on Jan. 24 from SIU Patrolman Teddy Babkowski (seated center) during a payoff in the port of New York. The rest of the Ship's Committee are, standing from left: Robert Bridges, steward delegate; Torry Kid, Jr., engine delegate; Chief Steward William L. Nihem, secretary-reporter, and Kenneth L. Hart, educa­ tional director. Seated foreground is H. L. Hansen, deck delegate waiting his turn to pay his dues. a .-I ' ^ i ''i �Leads to Death, Insanity or Recovery drinks to avqid waiting for slow ones; at home always fixes drinks; if out, insists on doing it; carries secret supply any­ way. Prefers pre-meal drinking at bar instead of home; if' lunch or dinner is out, he arrives "high," late, or both, or insists on drinking before meal. Eating is irregular, made up for by eating at odd times, day and night. He is always "dog-tired," "nervous," worried, depressed, and must drink for it. New symptoms: drinking times are added to, 11 A.M. and 4 P.M., for instance; drinking alone; signs of drinking show at embarrassing times; weekend bouts; Monday hang­ overs; morning drink; he starts "going on the wagon"; in­ creased irritability during periods of non-drinking. A LATE SYMPTDMS (advanced alcohol­ ism; until death, insanity or recovery) thrown by knowledge and understanding. Society is rapidly accepting the fact that alcoholism is very much a real disease. The alcoholic cannot have that one drink, or a whole cycle is set up. Alcoholism is when you can't stop after one drink. Alcoholism is affecting a goodly number of seamen, just as it is the rest of the populace. (There are nine million alcoholics in America.) More and more alcoholic clinic doors are opening. Education about matters affecting an individual* is always essential. Alcoholics Anonymous—for the al­ coholic, Alonon—for family and friends of the alco­ holic, Aloteen—for the teenage children or friends of an alcoholic, and other similar groups supply this most needed education. Most groups are as close as a tele­ phone directory even if you are in a foreign country. What Causes Alcoholism What causes the disease called alcoholism? There are many theories as to the causes of different diseases the human being endures. Two of the theories on the cause of alcoholism are the compulsion to drink which may be psychological and that alcoholics may have a different psychomotor-activity level on a biochemical basis. Alcohol, which is a sedative, artifically brings down the psychomotor level of the alcoholic, and makes the alcoholic feel more relaxed. However, the second effect of alcohol is to increase psychomotoractivity. When alcohol is consumed, within 15 to 20 minutes a certain blood level is attained and within one to one and a half hours it reaches a peak. Chemically the blood alcohol level rises, the psychomotor-activity level goes down, the person is relieved, relaxed, less anxious, less frightened, less worried than before. At the end of the second hour the blood level starts down. The second effect of a sedative is that psycho­ motor-activity is increased. And so the tensions and pressures that caused the need for the alcoholic to drink and were somewhat alleviated by the drink, give way to more pressing agitating effects and there is more tension. Thus the alcoholic drinks more to al­ leviate these feelings. And so goes the cycle. All sedative drugs, or soporifics, are qualitatively identical and can replace one another. Cross-tolerance to these drugs develops. So if a tolerance is built up for alcohol, which is a sedative drug, the individual has a tolerance to the other sedatives. If given these seda­ tives, he usually returns to alcohol to relieve the "jittery effect" he has gotten from the same class sedatives. Therefore, the use of sedatives is relatively ineffec­ tive and never cures. They may be used in some Alcoholic Detoxification Units, under strict medical supervision, to prevent severe withdrawal symptoms. However, before the patient is released, there are several diys time lapse since his last dose of sedation was given. These drugs .should be given only under strict medical supervision, or as mentioned, the al- February, 1975 coholic patient will only become more "jittery", and return to alcohol for a more calming effect, which ignites the whole cycle over again. What Is an Alcoholic? Alcoholism is a progressive disease, and when not treated can be fatal. What is an alcoholic? (The following three paragraphs and illustrations are taken from Marty Mann's pamphlet "How to Know an Alcoholic" which contains highlights from her book "New Primer on Alcoholism" published by Holt, Rinehart & Winston in 1958. Both the book, which is $4.95, and the pamphlet, which is $.25, are available prepaid from the Publications Department of the Na­ tional Council on Alcoholism, Inc.,2 Park Ave., N.Y., N.Y. 10016). EARLY SYMPTOMS (incipient alcohol­ ism; averages 10 years in duration) Makes promises, to himself: will do better next time; to others: knows his limit and intends to stick to it. Tells lies: minimizes or conceals number of drinks he had, and whether he was drunk. Gulps drinks ("Other people drink so slowly"). Takes drinks before going to party or appointment where there'll be drinking. Must have drinks at certain times: before lunch, after work, before dinner, before special event such as theater, concert, sports event, meeting, week­ end jaunt, wedding, funeral, christening, etc, Must have drinks for tired feeling, nerves, worries, depression: "nothing else helps," "shattering day at office," "frantic day with children," etc. Eating habits not much affected, although incipient alcoholic may toy with food after too long and too busy pre-meal drinking interval, or may wolf lunch or dinner with a liquor-plus-delay-induced voracious hunger. MIDDLE SYMPTOMS (mostly continua­ tion of early symp­ toms, lasting from two to five years) Promises and lies come thick and fast, are necessary to hide the fact that his drinking is different, to minimize amount he drinks, to build up myth he can stop if he wishes, to de­ flect criticism, to prevent scenes, to save home or job. Gulps Alcoholic drinks to live and lives to drink; rarely wants to eat; when he does he gorges like a wolf. Drunken behavior usually takes place at the wrong time; at office, interview for new job, important dinner or meeting, wedding, at church; however, many alcoholics while sodden with drink can appear at these functions and give impression they are sober. Drinking bouts increase in frequency and intensity, depending on financial and physical condition of the alco­ holic; morning drinks are a necessity; periods of "being on the wagon" occur less often. Irritability and emotional re­ sponses are fairly consunt. Alcoholic will be fired from jobs, will sometimes quit for no apparent reason. He must get money to drink, by any means possible, will often stop at nothing although the alcoholic is not fundamentally dis­ honest. He watches horrible effect of his drinking on family with apparent indifference. Loses sense of time. A true alcoholic cannot stop drinking, and go straight all alone. He needs help. That is what Alco­ holic Anonymous and similar organizations offer. After treatment in a Detoxification Unit, there must be therapy of a sort—re-education is more the correct term than therapy. An alcoholic must learn all he can about his disease, and after a long hard struggle, when he can reach beyond himself and help another alco­ holic, he has come a long way. Using Antabuse In the treatment of alcoholism, the doctor will suggest the use of a drug called Antabuse. This drug does not work on the central nervous system; it does not relieve anxiety; it does not change the psycho­ motor-activity level of the brain. Only if the individual takes alcohol while taking Antabuse will anything happen. When Antabuse is taken every day it gives four to five days protection against drinking. If alco­ hol is consumed when Antabuse has been taken, a certain chemical level builds up in the bloodstream and causes a toxic reaction. Nausea, vomiting, flush­ ing and vasomotor collapse follows. Antabuse is a helpful tool, not the answer. Time is gained to work with the patient and his feelings. It must be taken voluntarily and because the individual wants to stop drinking, Antabuse can be taken for years and has been taken for years with no side effects. Compassion and Understanding In treating the alcoholic, cessation of alcohol intake is the prime concern. Education is essential. Simple compassion and understanding is most important. It acts as a bridge to the alcoholic's isolation. Basically the alcoholic has been saying: "I'm strung up, I'm caught and nobody seems to realize how violently ill, how terribly trapped I am". All people say is, I just won't quit drinking, or I bring it on myself. With understanding, there is a chance for success. Long term treatment is directed toward increasing the abstinent alcoholic's capacity to tolerate anxiety. There can be no recourse to sedation. A helping hand is needed. Understanding and compassion to help the alcoholic through his discomfort is what is needed. . Alcoholism is arrestable if the alcoholic wants it. But the alcoholic must want and work daily for it. It is a disease that requires day to day treatment. TODAY is a key word. "Unborn Tomorrow and Dead Yesterday, Why Fret About Them If TODAY Be Sweet?"—Omar Page 27 �i:/- • •,; • v • -'T^•J^' ^ RECONCILEMENT OF FUND BALANCE AMENDED 17. Fund Balance (Reserve for Future Benefits) at Beginning of Year 18. Total Additions During Year (Item 7) 19. Total Deductions During Year (Item 16) 20. Total Net Increase (Decrease) 21. Fund Balance (Reserve for Future Benefits) at End of Year (Item 14, Statement of Assets and Liabilities) ANNUAL REPORT ^v For the fiscal year ended March 31,1974 SEAFARERS WELFARE FUND (Name of Welfare Fund) 275 20th Street, Brooklyn, New York 11215 (Address of Fund) to the of the NOTES: (1) All data in the Annual Report is to be copied from the Annual Statement. Where a copy of U.S. Department of Labor Form D-2 has been filed in lieu of pages 7 to 14 of the New York Annual Statement, Part IV—Section A of Form D-2 may be substituted for Page 3 herein. (2) The Annual Report is required to be filed, in duplicate, not later than five months after end of fiscal year. Address replies to New York State Insurance Department, 55 John Street, New York, New York 10038. (3) The data contained herein is for the purpose of providing general information as to the condition and affairs of the fund. The presentation is necessarily abbreviated. For a more comprehensive treatment, refer to the Annual State­ ment, copies of which may be inspected at the office of the fund, or at the New York State Insurance Department, 55 John Street, New York, New York 10038. STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE (RESERVE FOR FUTURE BENEFITS) ADDITIONS TO FUND BALANCE Item ~ Contributions: <• (Exclude amounts entered in Item 2) (a) Employer (Schedule I) $6,362,721.73 (b) Employee (c) Other (Specify) $6,362,721.73 (d) Total Contributions 2. Dividends and Experience Rating Refunds from Insurance Companies 3. Investment Income: (a) Interest 56,508.22 (b) Dividends (c) Rents (d) Other (Specify) 56,508.22 (e) Total Income from Investments 4. Profit on disposal of investments 5. Increase by adjustment in asset values of in­ vestments 6. Other Additions: (Itemize) (a) Adjustment to Reserve for Claims pay. & contrib. receivable 119,935.63 (b) Receipts from other entities, food sales, int on delinq., misc 285,795.74 405,731.37 (c) Total Other Additions $6,824,961.32 7. Total Additions DEDUCTIONS FROM FUND BALANCE 8. Insurance and Annuity Premiums to Insurance Carriers and to Service Organizations (Includ­ ing Prepaid Medical Plans) 9. Benefits Provided Directly by the Trust or Separately Maintained Fund $3,437,034.86 10. Payments to an Organization Maintained by the Plan for the Purpose of Providing Bene­ fits to Participants (Attach latest operating statement of the Organization showing detail of administrative expenses, supplies, fees, etc.) 1,396,475.71 11. Payments or Contract Fees Paid to Independ­ ent Organizations or Individuals Providing Plan Benefits (Clinics, Hospitals, Doctors, etc.) 464,089.86 12. Administrative Expenses; (a) Salaries (Schedule 2) 405,521.70 (b) Allowances, Expenses, etc. (Schedule 2) .. 21,132.24 (c) Taxes . 33,749.99 (d) Fees and Commissions (Schedule 3) 76,167.24 (e) ^lent .............................. 103,710.44 (f) Insurance Premiums 6,683.69 <g) Fidelity Bond Premiums (h) Other Administrative Expenses (Specify) Tabulating, employee benefits, office expenses 632,793.71 (i) Total Administrative Expenses ......... 1,279,759.01 13. Loss on disposal of investments 14. Decrease by adjustment in assets values of in­ vestments ............................ 103,980.55 Other Deductions: (Itemize) 15. (a) Provision for loans deemed doubtful of col­ 6,728.11 lection Cb) , 6,728.11 (c) Total Other Deductions $6,688,068.10 16. Total Deductions ........................ . v...- ' Page 28 6,824,961.32 6.688,068.10 136,893.22 $1,155,784.75 STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES End of Reporting Year ASSETS SUPERINTENDENT OF INSURANCE STATE OF NEW YORK .SI.018.891.53 Item $ 420.518.93 1. Cash 2. Receivables: (a) Contributions: (1) Employer 1,342.690.78 (2) Other (Specify) (b) Dividends or Experience Rating Refunds (c) Other (Specify) Due from other entities, less applicable re­ serves 278.009.59 3. Investments: (Other than Real Estate) (a) Bank Deposits at Interest and Deposits on Shares in Savings, and Loan Associations 185,343.17 (b) Stocks: (1) Preferred (2) Common (c) Bonds and Debentures: (1) Government Obligations (a) Federal (b) State and Municipal (2) Foreign Government Obligations (3) Non-Government Obligations (d) Common Trusts: (1) (Identify) (2) (Identify) (e) Subsidiary Organizations (Identify and Indicate Percentage of Ownership by this plan in the subsidiary) (1) % (2) % See attachment 2,170,327.56 4. Real Estate Loans and Mortgages 5. Loans and Notes Receivable: (Other than Real Estate) (a) Secured ; 447,855.34 (b) Unsecured 6. Real Estate: (a) Operated (b) Other Real Estate 7. Other Assets: (a) Accrued Income (b) Prepaid Expenses 13,061.67 (c) Other (Specify) Fixed assets—^net; inventories 347,568.83 8. Total Assets $5,205,375.87 LIABILITIES 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Unpaid claims (not covered by Insurance) Accounts payable Estimated liability for future payment of benefits Contributions due to other Fund Reserve for retired participants benefits Reserve for future benefits (Fund balance)—deficit Total Liabilities and Reserves $ 777,792.00 250,889.99 95,128.00 2,925,781.13 7,547,503.00 (6,391,718.25) $5,205,375.87 STATE OF. SS. COUNTY OF. and Trustees of the Fund and , i affirm, under the penalties of perjury that the contents of this Annual Report are true and hereby subscribe Aereto. SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN attachment to NEW YORK STATE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT ANNUAL STATEMENT Year Ended March 31,1974 Reconciliation of Fund Balanpe—Page 6—Item 21 Reserve for Retired Participants Benefit—Page 7—^Item 13 $7,547,503.00 Reserve for Future Benefit—^(Fund Balance)—Page 7—Item 14 ... (6,391,718.25) $1,155,784.75 Seafarers Log �1 jRnal Beparture^ John S. Clapp, 48, died on Dec. 20 in Seattle, Wash. Broth­ er Clapp joined the Union in the port of Baltimore in 1956 sailing as a bosun. He had sailed for 30 years. Seafarer Clapp was born in Detroit and was a resident of Seattle when he passed away. Sur­ viving are a brother, John of San Fran­ cisco and a sister, Mrs. Catherine M. Wilson of Grosse Point, Mich. SIU pensioner Pio M. Dario, 73, died of a heart attack in Provincial Hospi­ tal, Samar, the Phil­ ippines on Nov. 29. Brother Dario joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of Baltimore sailirig in the steward department. He walked the picket line in the 1961 N.Y. Harbor strike. A native of Samar, he was a resident there. Interment was in the Roman Catholic Cemetery, Samar. Surviving are two nephews, Abraham B. Dario of Manila and Juan B. Dario of Quezon City, the Philippines and a niece, Mrs. Zosima Dario Campanero of Samar. SIU pensioner Luther Dills, 60, died on Jan. 6. Brother Dills joined the Union in 1944 in the port of Norfolk sail­ ing as a bosun. He . had sailed for 29 years and was a preWorld War II U.S. Army veteran. Born in Georgia, he was a resident of Baxley, Ga. when he passed away. Surviving are his widow, Dorothy and two daugh­ ters, Alana and Alieia, both of Winter Garden, Fla. Romie J. Ewer, 72, passed away on Jan. 1. Brother Ewer joined the SIU-aflBliated IBU in the port of Houston in 1958 sailing as an oiler for the G & H Towing Co. from 1958 to 1974. Born in Minnesota, he was a resi­ dent of Galveston when he died. Sur­ viving are his widow, Frances; his mother, Nellie of Los Angeles and a sister, Mrs. E. C. Gise of Louisiana. John R. Earle, 46, died on Dec. 26. Brother Earle joined the SIU-aflBliated IBU in the port of Philadelphia in 1972 sailing as a cook for American Barge Line. He was born in Huntsville, Tex. and was a resident of Louisville, Ky. at the time of his death. Surviving are his widow, Faye; three sons, John, Dennis and Todd and four daughters, Mrs. Linda Taylor, Mrs. Janice R. Miles, Debra and Teresa of Louisville. SIU pensioner Maxwell W. Hudgins, 64, passed away on Jan. 3. Brother Hudgins joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of Philadelphia in 1959 sailing as a mate for the Graham Trans­ portation Co. (Interstate Oil) from 1950 to 1974. Born in Gwynn, Va., he was a resident there when he died. Surviving are his widow. Ruby; two sons. Max­ well, Jr. and Robert, and a daughter, Katherine. February, 1975 Vasco V. Tohey, Jr., 30, expired on Jan. 8. Brother Tobey joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1971 sailing as an AB. He at­ tended the Andrew Furuseth Training School in New Orleans and attended an educational conference at Piney Point in 1971. Seafarer Tobey was also a sergeant in the U.S. Army. A native of New Orleans, he was a resident there when he passed away. Surviving are his widow, Rosemary; a daughter, Kelly of Kenner, La. and his father, Vasco of New Orleans. SIU pensioner Edward Tonisson, 72, passed away on Jan. 6. Brother Tonissoji joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of New York sailing as a fireman-watertender. He had sailed for 46 years and was on the picket line in the N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961. Sea­ farer Tonisson was bom in Estonia, USSR, and was a resident of Scarsdale, N.Y. when he died. Surviving are his widow, Marie and two nieces, Jia Vaher and Luule Jaani, both.of Vasterrik, Sweden. Jose J. Torres, 51, died of a heart attack in Galveston ySPHS Hospital on Diec. 17. Brother Torres joined the SIU in the port of Houston in 1969 sail­ ing as a firemanwatertender. He was born in Mexico, became a naturalized U.S. citizen and was a resident of Hitch­ cock, Tex. when he passed away. Inter­ ment was in Galveston. Surviving are his widow, Hermina; a daughter Minerva and six other children. Orlo C. France, 64, died in October. Brother France joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of St. Louis in 1965 sailing as a chief en­ gineer for the Inland Tug Co. from 1963 to 1974 and the Commercial Transpor­ tation Co. from 1952 to 1963. A native of Pacland, La., he was a resident of Mandeville, La. when he passed away. Surviving are his widow, Enola Mae and a step-daughter, Barbara Ann. SIU pensioner Hubert S. WUkins, 60, succumbed to cancer in the Pungo District Hospital, Belhaven, N.C., on Dec. 11. Brother Wilkins joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of Norfolk in 1961 sailing as a chief engineer for Lee Hudgins from 1941-3, for the Allied Towing Co. from 1947 to 1954 and for the Gulf Atlantic Towing Co. from 1954 to 1974. He was an Army veteran of World War II. A native of Belhaven, he was a resident there when he died. Interment was in Ryder Hill Cemetery, Belhaven. Sur­ viving are his widow, Rhoda Jean, and two sons, James of Beaufort, N.C. and Nathan. SIU pensioner Lawrence F. McGlone,59, expired on Dec. 23. Brother McGlone joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1957 sailing as a bosun. He was I an Army veteran of World War 11. A native of Philadelphia, he was a resident of Pleasantville, N.J. Surviving is a sister, Mrs. Marion C. Miurphy of Somers Point, N.J. Herman E. Mitcham, 22, was killed in an auto accident on July 23. Brother / Mitcham joined the SIU in the port of A. ^ . New Orleans in 1969 ^ ft? sailing as a wiper. He J J graduate of the HLSS in New Orleans. Seafarer Mitcham was born in Texas and was a resident of Conroe, Tex. when he died. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Dupre of Conroe. Bradle S. F. Fin­ der, 53, died in Lu­ theran Hospital, Bal­ timore, on Dec. 23. Brother Pinder joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1966 sailing as a chief electrician. He was a graduate of the Andrew Furuseth Training School and a World War II veteran of the Army infantry. A native of Baltimore, he was a resident of Jack­ sonville, Fla. when he passed away. Burial was in Mt. Auburn Cemetery, Baltimore. Surviving are his father, J. Norman Pinder of New York City; an aunt, Mrs. Carrie Carroll and two cousins, Joseph W. Palmer and Joanne Rucks, all of Baltimore. Alfred Talaske, 38, died of a heart attack in Alpena, Mich, on Aug. 12, 1973. Brother Talas­ ke joined the IBU in the port of Alpena in Peter F. Morgauo,. 1956 sailing in the 48, died on Dec. 9. steward department Brother Morgano for Boland and Cornelius, American joined the SlU-affiliSteamship Co. and the Hurbn Cement ated IBU in the port Co. He was a graduate of the HLSS. of Chicago in 1969 Born in Alpena, he was a resident there. sailing as a porter for Interment was in Holy Cross Cemetery, Alpena. Surviying are his parents, Mr. pi Kinsman Marine. He was a Navy veteran and Mrs. Michael T. Talaske and a of World War II. Born in Gary, Ind., brother, David, all of Alpena. he was a resident of Toledo, Ohio when he passed away. Surviving are a brother, Jack M. McCranie, Bernard of Gary and an aunt, Mrs. 59, died of cancer in Carmella Enzivino Sanzoney. the Baptist Hospital, Miami, on Oct. 8. Brother McCranie SIU pensioner joined the SIU in Joseph J. Quilliu, 76, 1938 in the port of succumbed to a heart Tampa sailing as a attack on Jan. 2 in chief steward. He was Somers Point, N.J. born in Macon, Ga., and was a resident Brother Ouillin joined the Union in of Miami at the time of his death. Inter­ ment was in Presbyterian Cemetery, the port of Philadel­ Jackson, Ga. Surviving are his widow, phia in 1961 sailing Marjorie; two sons, James and Dennis, as an oiler for the P. F. Martin Co. of and a daughter, Rebecca. Philadelphia from 1950 to 1963. He was an Army veteran. A native of Phil­ Robert F. Stewart, adelphia, he was a resident of South 68, passed away on Dennis, N.J. when he died. Interment Aug. 20, 1971. was in South Dennis Cemetery. Surviv­ Brother Stewart ing is his widow, Ruth. joined the SIU in 1948 in the port of New York sailing as Linwood I. Sadler, 43, succumbed to a chief electrician. He rheumatic heart disease on Dec. 28 in had sailed for 26 Dorchester, Md. Brother Sadler joined years and walked the picket line in the the IBU in the port of Baltimore in 1957 sailing as a tugboat captain for Robin Line strike in 1962. Born in the Harbor Towing Corp. from 1971 Brooklyn, N.Y., he was a resident of Rockaway Park, Brooklyn when he to 1974. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War. A native of Mathews, died. Surviving are his widow, Kathleen Va., he was a resident of Pt. Haywood, of New York City, N.Y.; two sons, Va. when he died. Burial was in Pear Robert of Long Island, N.Y. and Jo­ Tree Cemetery, Onemo, Va. Surviving seph; a daughter, Joan and a sister, Mrs. are his widow, Peggy Ann; a step­ Helen Coryat, both of New York City. daughter, Lorrie Ann Jenkins, and his mother, Mabel of Mathews. SIU pensioner Melvin A. Spires, 75, Morris D. Siege!, 56, died in the New succumbed to heart Orleans USPHS Hospital on Dec. 19. disease on Jan. 4. Brother Siegel joined the SIU in the Brother Spires joined port of New York in 1955 sailing in the SIU in 1941 in the steward department. He walked the the port of Tampa picket line in the N.Y. Harbor strike J sailing as a firemanin 1961 and was a veteran of the U.S. I watertender. He was Air Force in World War II. Born in a U.S. Army infantry veteran of World New York City, he was a resident there War I. Born in Georgia, he was a resi­ when he passed away. Surviving are his dent of New Orleans when he died. Sur­ widow, Patricia and a sister-in-law, viving is a brother, Albert of Melrose, Barbara of New Orleans. Fla. - ,Page 29 �m-'L';;'L'-jJ•' Tjr^y .f ll^rading Class Schecluii N ?eb. 20 28 lay 1 •• May 15 ^Iiiy26' i; • - -T Ifiine 2 llboe l2v OMED, Lifeboat, Welduig, and all Dej^rtlo^^ Ratings ^ / •-^EOWT, ^ ^ "• •— OMED, Lifeboat, and all Steward Denartment Ratings — LNG/LPG — QMED, Lifeboat, Welding, Quartennaster, and aUSti^w* ard Departnient Ratings — FOWT — QMED, Lifeboat, « all Stewaid Denartment Ratings — QMED, Lifeboat, Able Seaman, Welding, and jdI S#ei*^^ ard Department RatSngs — AuVaiiccd Ekeirieal FrOCcuefcS — FOWT" .. •— QMED, Lifeboat, and all Steward Department Ratbi; -r- QMED, Lifeboat, Welding, andall Steward Departmcijt ••••^/•Ratfeg^ • — FO#r: • -^ QMED, Lifeboat, Onarteirmaster, and all Steward D^ ^'^j^iji^rtnwsn# Ratings Antomation QMED, 14 4 I *-v June 23 June 26 Jnly Id July 21 July 24 July 28 1.7 Aug. 18 Aug. 21 v~,FOWT' — QMED, Lifeboat, Abie Seaman, and aR Steward De« parbnent Ratiiigs — QMED, Lifeboat, Welding, and all Steward Department • Ratmgs . —.F0WT: , , .|il QMED, Lifeboat, and all Stewai^ Dwartraent Ratings -rr Adynnced Pumpman Procedures — QMED, Lifeboat, Welding, Quartermaster, and aU Stew^; ard Department Rattnp ^FOWT QMED, Lifeboat and aJl Steward De i, 12 Quartermasters Graduate at HLSS A recent class of 12 Seafarers graduating from the quartermaster course at Piney Point studied Rules of the Road, Basic Navigation and Radar Plotting. They are top from left: John T. Kelly: George Atchley; John Walken; Instructor Paul Allman; Jack B. Enochs; Leonard Bugajewski, and Curt Decker. In the bottom row, from left are: Francisco Cortes; Ralph Egeland; Albert 8. Lea;, James Mullally; Michael Nash, and Herbert Green. Fireman-Watertender Class Graduates "'fiS High School Program Is Available to All Seafarers Thirty-one Seafarers have already successfully completed studies at the SIU-IBU Academic Study Center in Piney Point, Md., and have achieved high school diplomas. \ The Lundeberg High School Pro­ gram in Plney Point offers all Seafarers —regardless of age—the opportunity to achieve a full high school diploma. The study period ranges from four to eight weeks. Classes are small, permit­ ting the teachers to concentrate on the individual student's progress. Any Seafarer who is interested in taking advantage of this opportunity to continue his education can apply in two ways ; il •>i • ' Go to an SIU office in any port and you will be given a GEO PreTest. This test will cover five gen­ eral areas: English Grammar, and Literature; Social Studies, Science • and Mathematics. The test will be sent to the Lundeberg School for grading and evaluation. Or write directly to the Harry Lundeberg School. A test booklet and an answer sheet will be mailed to your home or to your ship. Complete the tests and mail both the test booklet and the answer sheet to the Lundeberg School. (See application on this page.) During your stay at the school, you will receive room and board, study materials and laundry. Seafarers will provide their own transportation to and from the school. Following are the requirements for eligibility for the Lundeberg High School Program: New graduates of the fireman-watertender class at the HLSS In Plney Point, Md. stand with their Instructor, Jack Parcel, fourth from right. From left are: Robert Martin; Robert Craig; Samuel Harris; Michael MallanI; Parcel; Carlos Rodrlgulez; Warren Steen, and Melvin Lash. New QMED Grads at Piney Point 1. One year's seatime. 2. Initiation fees paid in fnil. 3. Ail outstanding monetary obliga­ tions, such as dues and loans paid in fnU. i I am interested in furthering my education, and I would like more Information I on the Lundeberg High School Program. I .Book No.. I Name. •••; !F- • . I i Address I 'I Last grade completed. [ (Street) (City or Town) Last year attended— I Complete this form, and mall to: Margaret Nalen I Director of Academic Education I Harry Lundeberg School I . . Plney Point, Maryland 20674 Page 30 '''i • :»i . f'••:?• • -• (Zip) Graduates of the QMED course at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship pose for photo with their Instructor, Charles Nalen, fourth from left. From the left are: Donald Farmer; Juan Patino; George Ratllff; Nalen; Richard Turpin, and Ramon All. Seafarers Log �Deck Department Upgrading Quartennaster 1. Must hold an endorsement as Able-Seaman- -unlimited—any waters. AMC'Seaman Able-Seaman-—12 months—any waters 1. Mustbeatleast 19yearsof age. 2. Be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/40—20/20, and have normal color vision). 3. Have 12 months seatime as an Ordinary Seaman or 4. Be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have eight months seatime as Ordinary Seaman. (Those who have less than the 12 months seatime will be required to take the four week course.) Able-Seaman—nnlimitcd—any waters 1. Must be at least 19 years of age. 2. Be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/40—20/20, and have normal color vision). 3. Have 36 months seatime as Ordinary Seaman or AB—12 months. Lifeboatman 1. Must have 90 days seatime in any department. Engine Upgrading FOWT—(who has only a wiper endorsement) 1. Must be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/50—20/30, and have normal color vision). 2. Have six months seatime as wiper or be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have three months seatime as wiper. (Those who have less than the six months seatime will be required to take the four week course.) FOWT—-(who holds an engine rating such as Electrician) 1. No requirements. Electrician, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist or Boilermaker— (who holds only a wiper endorsement) 1. Be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/50—20/30, and have normal color vision). « 2. Have six months seatime in engine department as wiper. Electrician, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist or Boilermaker— (who holds an engine rating snch as FOWT) Cook and Baker 1. Twelve months seatime as Third Cook or; 2. Twenty four months seatime in Steward Department, six months of which must be as Third Cook and Assistant Cook or; 3. Six months as Assistant or Third Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Assistant Cooks Training Course. Chief Cook 1. Twelve months seatime as Cook and Baker or; 2. Three years seatime in Steward Department, six months of which must be as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and six months as Cook and Baker or; 3. Six months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and six months seatime as Cook and Baker and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory comple­ tion from the Assistant Cook and Second Cook and Baker's Training Course or; .4. Twelve months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and six months seatime as Cook and Baker and are holders of a "Certificate" of completion from the Cook and Baker Training Program. Chief Steward 1. Three years seatime in ratings above that of Third Cook and hold an "A" seniority in the Union or; 2. Six months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, six months as Cook and Baker, six months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of a "Cer­ tificate" of satisfactory completion from the Assistant Cook, Second Cook and Baker and Chief Cook Training Courses at the Lundeberg School or; 3. Twblve months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, six months seatime as Cook and Baker, six months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Cook and Baker and Chief Cook Training Programs. 4. Twelve months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, twelve months seatime as Cook and Baker and six months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Chief Cook Training Program. HARRY LUNDEBERG SCHOOL OF SEAMANSHIP UPGRADING APPLICATION (Last) 1. Must have rating (or successfully passed examinations for) FOWT, Electri­ cian, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist, Boilermaker, and Deck Engine Mechanic. 2. Must show evidence of seatime of at least six months in any one or a combina­ tion of the following ratings: FOWT, Electrician, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist; Boilermaker, or Deck Engine Mechanic. Welding 1. Must hold endorsement as QMED—any rating. LNG/LPG Program (Middle) (First) Address. (Street) . -Telephone. (City) (Zip) (State) Book Number. (Area Code) —Seniority. Port and Date Issued. -Ratings Now Held. Social Security #. HLS Graduate: Yes • No • Lifeboat Endorsement: Yes • No • Dates Available For Training I Am Interested In: 1. No requirements. QMED—any rating -Age- Name. DECK • • • • AB 12 Months AB Unlimited Quartermaster Lifeboatman ENGINE • • • • • • • • QMED • FWT • Oiler • Dk.Mech. • Reefer • Boilermaker • LNG-LPG • Diesel • STEWARD • Assistant Cook Electrician Dk. Eng. • Cook & Baker Jr. Eng. • Chief Cook • Steward Pumpman Machinist Welder Advanced Pumpman Procedures Advanced Electrical Procedures RECORD OF SEATIME — (Show only amount needed to upgrade in rat­ ing checked above or attach letter of service, whichever is applicable.) SHIP RATING HELD DATE OF SHIPMENT DATE OF DISCHARGE 1. Engine personnel must be QMED—^Any Rating. All other (Deck and Stew­ ard) must hold a rating. Advanced Pumpman Procedures 1. Must already hold Coast Guard endorsement as Pumpman or QMED— \ any rating. Advanced Electrical Procedures 1. Must already hold Coast Guard endorsement as electrician or QMED— any rating. Steward Upgrading PORT- -DATE SIGNATURE. RETURN COMPLETE APPLICATION TO: LUNDEBERG UPGRADING CENTER, PINEY POINT, MD. 20674 Assistant Cook 1. Twelve months seatime in any Steward Department Entry Rating. 2. Entry Ratings who have been accepted into the Harry Lundeberg School and show a desire to advance in the Steward Department must have a minimum / of three months seatime. February, 1975 - .--.v Page 31 �SEAFARERS LOG OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO T' I fry 'ension Plan in 1961, these various plans have QINCE inception of the Seafarers Welhire lers, and flieir dependents. A breakdown of the three ^ paid ent over $205.5 million in cash benefits to efits over the years, inclnding $6.5 million in 1974 programs shows that the Vacation Plan has paid nearl; alone. The SIU's comprehensive Welfare Plan, which wide range of hospital, surgical and otiier medical benefits, has paid out over $52 million to onr active well as to onr pensioners (and tiieir dependents), who continae to receive medical benefits even after rei medi^ benefits, the Welfare Plan, since its inception, has also paid over a half million dollais In college their high school aged dependents. The Union's Pension Plan, tiie most secure in tiie maritime industry, hdUelivered over $43 million to SIU retirees in its 14 years of ezistence. And in 1974, Pension Plan payments nearly doubled Welfare Plan benefitfpnd slightly exceeded Vacation Plan expenditures. For years, the Sill's various welfare plans have been helping our active members, our pensioners, and thdr families to finandally cope with the continuously rising cost of living as well as the skyrocketing cost of all types of medical care. So, don't be Cheated by not taking advantage of all the benefits available to yon as a Seafarer. If you are unfamiliar with the benefits, obtain a copy of the SIU Surgical, Pension and Welfare Digest, whkh completely outlines all welfare benefits payable to you and your dependents. You can get copies at any SIU hiring haU or by writing the Seafarers Welfare Plan Office at 275 20th St., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11215. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1970-1979 Description An account of the resource Volumes XXXII-XLI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource February 1975 Description An account of the resource Headlines: AFL-CIO: FORD, CONGRESS ACT ON JOBS, TAX CUTS, OIL REP. SULLIVAN OPENS ROUND 3 IN FIGHT FOR OIL QUOTA BILL VICTORY OVER RECESSION CAN BE WON SEATRAIN LAYS OFF 1,800 UIW MEMBERS AT YARD SENATE PROBES CRISIS IN MARITIME INDUSTRY OIL INTERESTS PETITION FOR A WAIVER TO CARRY LNG NEW JACKSONVILLE HALL HAS MEMBERSHIP MEETING IMCO AND ILO MEET TO STUDY MARITIME SAFETY PROPOSALS COMMITTEE DEVELOPING EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE AGENDA ECUADOR HOLIDNG 7 U.S. TUNA BOATS AND CREWS IN SALINAS SUPREME COURT RULES AGAINST RIGHT TO PICKET FOREIGN FLAGS HIGH LESILATIVE PRIORITY GIVEN BILL TO HALT 3RD-FLAG INCURSION SIU TAMPA PORT AGENT 'BENNIE' GONZALES, 64, DIES FLIM FLAM ORGANIZATIONS ARE EXPLOITING SENIOR CITIZENS PUBLIC HEALTH HOSPITALS ARE BEING REVITALIZED MERCHANT MARINE FLEETS PROTECTED IN 20 COUNTRIES MORE THAN 200 GRADUATED SIX RECEIVE FULL 'A' BOOKS SEAFARER TAKES UP HOBBY AT SEA OR ASHORE, ONCE A BARTEND ALWAYS A... SERVICING SIU CREWS ON THE EAST COAST: A TIME FOR QUESTIONS, SETTLING BEEFS AND GETTING THE LATEST NEWS JONES ACT MUST BE PROTECTED AUTOMATION IS ALREADY PART OF MARITIME INDUSTRY MT. WASHINGTON, RAPHAEL SEMMES, BIENVILLE SAIL THE FAR EAST AFL-CIO: FORD, CONGRESS ACT ON JOBS, TAX CUTS, OIL ALCOHOLISM: A DISEASE THAT LEADS TO DEATH, INSANITY OR RECOVERY HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE TO ALL SEAFARERS OVER $200 MILLION PAID OUT IN BENEFITS TO SIU MEMBERS AND THEIR DEPENDENTS Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2/1/1975 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXXVII, No. 2 1975 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/367ae01cf9bf62b64fbec2bbef5de97e.PDF 50d2ccb80d167ad34c2a22f06a06a3bd PDF Text Text Tax Information .-'v.- • j./' a?:*/>;• \r.ih See Special Supplement '•'-yM ''' -^r ' " t ji ' '' liirtilAliti'JUi'iii ^^iii'fa^ii^^i'«iMii-M 'I •''•vafir'''.nl'\'"i^I III y-r:yy^y.fi^ • • ••••'-: V'- -.r... —.-.' •<• • • ••-*;'• ^myMyy<"py^s^'£^yyyy- yy':.:. �To Make Recommendations on New Contract Education Confab Set for Spring in Piney Point The SIU will be holding a major educational conference at the Harry Lundeberg School in Piney Point, Md. this spiLig in order to bring together representatives from the membership with the Union's contract department and representatives of all our beneficial Funds to discuss, among other things, the SIU contract which is due for re­ newal in June and the subjects of wel­ fare, pension, vacation, hiring and training. The entire group will make recommendations for the upcoming contract negotiations. The conference will be held from Apr. 14 through Apr. 26 and the 66 representatives from the membership will be elected at ^lecial Meetings in each A&G deep sea port on Apr. 10 at 2:30 P.M. The representation from each port will be as follows: New York: 12; New Orleans: 6; Houston: 6; San Fran­ cisco: 6; Baltimore: 3; Boston: 3; De­ troit: 3; Jacksonville: 3; Mobile: 3; Norfolk: 3; Philadelphia: 3; San Juan: 3; Seattle: 3; Tampa: 3; Wihnington: 3; and Piney Point: 3. The distribution is based on shipping and registration and the past year's ac­ tivities in each of the ports. There will be an equal representation from all three departments. If any port fails to elect its quota, then Headquarters will hold a Special Meeting on Apr. 11 at 2:30 p.m. to elect that port's quota. Besides making recommendations for the upcoming contract negotiations. this conference will also enable us to take a good look at the present state of the maritime industry, how it has changed and progressed over the past few years, and where it can be expected to go in the future. Furthermore, the conference will give us an opportunity to discuss our constitution and shipping rules. Pen­ sion, Welfare and Vacation Plans, training and upgrading programs, as well as the impact of present legislation upon all Funds' operations, and the need for stepped-up organizational drives. Headquarters received authorization to make all the necessary arrangements for the conference through a proposal which was ratified at each port's Janu­ ary membership meeting. The proposal • Must have at least 60 days of such employment in the period from Apr 1 1974-Apr. 1, 1975. "Seatime" will be considered as any time for which contributions have been made toward Pension and Welfare eligibility. Qualifications for Election The following are the qualifications a deep sea member must meet if he wishes to be elected as a delegate (He must produce proof of these qualifica­ tions at the Special Meetings held on Apr. 10 and, if necessary, on Apr. 11, 1975): • Must be a full book member with "A" Seniority in good standing, • Must have 24 months seatime with SlU-contracted operators in ratings above entry. The membership is being notified of the conference by a letter which was sent in January to all deep sea A&G members, ships' chairmen and port agents. Members who are elected as delegates may begin arriving at Piney Point on Apr. 11 or 12, and must be there no later than Apr. 13. This conference will give us the chance to meet together in force and work together side by side to voice our aspirations and set goals for the future. 77 Williamsburgh On First Voyage Manned by a crack SIU crew, the built by SlU-aflfiliated UIW shipbuilders newly built supertanker TT Williams­ at the Seatrain Shipbuilding Yard in the burgh, embarked on her maiden voyage former Brooklyn, N.Y., Navy Yard. on Jan. 2 from New York Harbor to the The six-story supertanker was sold to Persian Gulf and Europe. the General Electric Co. Credit Corp. and its agent the Wilminton Trust Co. Among the picked Seafarer crew sail­ for a 25-year bareboat charter to Kingsing aboard the Williamsburgh were way Tankers Inc., which time chartered recently Recertified Bosun John G. the vessel for 25 years to American Spuron,, ship's chairman; Chief Stew­ Petrofina Inc., a subsidiary of Belguim ard Major E. Reid, secretary-reporter; S.A. QMED J. J. Patino, engine delegate and Petrofina The Williamsburgh and her sisterAB S. Brooks, deck delegate. ship, the three-football fields long TT The 225,000 dwt Williamsburgh was Brooklyn were the largest supertankers the PRESIDENT'S PaidJMI REPORT: read in part:"It is hereby recommended that the membership give authorization to Headquarters to make the necessary arrangements for the conference and to establish all the rules for selection of participants in the conference." ••1 - 'V- A Victory Where It Counts On Dec. 16, 1974 the United States Senate gave final Congressional approval to the Energy Transportation Security Act, a bill that ultimately would require that 30 percent of our nation's rapidly growing oil imports be carried on tankers flying the flag of the American merchant marine. Despite President Ford's subsequent pocket veto of the bill, it brought to a successful close the second round in one of the most ambitious and hardest fought legislative struggles ever undertaken in Congress by the American labor movement. It also mailied the first time that the multinational oil cartel, which for so long has held an economically asphyxiating monopoly over oil pro­ duction, refining and transportation, had ever been decisively beaten in Congress on any major piece of legislation. To get this important and necessary law through Congress, the SIU re­ ceived the active and indispensable support of organized labor throughout the country. Upon introduction of the bill to the House of Representatives in 1973, the AFL-CIO Executive Council under President George Meany immedi­ ately adopted strong resolutions urging the Congress to pass the measure in the best interests of the U.S. economy and national security. And, over built in the United States until this month when a 265,000 dwt supertanker was launched in Baltimore. The Brooklyn, also on charter to Petrofina, has been carrying crude oil half way around the world from the oil fields of Indonesia rounding South Africa's Cape of Good Hope for off­ loading in Scotland. Two other giant supertankers, the TT Stuyvesant and the TT Bay Ridge are now under construction at the Seatrain Yard. the months as the bill passed through Congress, the Executive Council again and again reiterated their position. Also on the national level, the Maritime Trades Department, with the guidance of Pete McGavin, MTD executive secretary-treasurer. Bill Moody, MTD administrator, and Congressional Legislative Representative Phil Carlip, conducted regular strategy meetings in Washington, D.C., attended by representatives of all the MTD's 44 national union affiliates, to develop a coordinated legislative campaign for enactment of the bijl. On the state and local levels. Maritime Port Councils throughout the country enlisted and received the help of their affiliates in contacting Sena­ tors and Congressmen from their individual states, outlining for them the position of American labor on the bill. In addition, all AFL-CIO State Federations, local central bodies and AFL-CIO Department of Organization and its Regional Directors as well as the Committee on Political Education and their Legislative Directors gave tremendous support by contacting Congressmen and Senators pointing out the economic advantages of the bill. And, as importantly, thousands of in­ dividual brother AFL-CIO members wrote the Representatives from their own Congressional districts urging them to vote for the bill. (See special supplement on the Oil Bill in this issue of the LOG.) We in the SIU owe a great debt of gratitude to these organizations, their officials, and their individual rank and file members, who in the best tradi­ tions of the American labor movement united in force to come to the aid of a brother union. President Ford's last minute veto of the Energy Transportation Security Act, although a disappointment, can in no way be considered a defeat for the SIU or those who so staunchly supported us all along. Conversely, we have won an important legislative victory where it really counts—in the United States Congress—and we have beaten the biggest and richest lobby in Washington, D.C. in doing so. Presidential vetoes are nothing new to us. We have been vetoed before on major legislation and have always come back to achieve ultimate victory. We are already preparing to go back in to the recently convened 94th Congress with a bill similar to the Energy Transportation Security Act. And, because of the invaluable support we have in American labor we are going in stronger than ever before. President Ford's veto of the oil bill has given the oil companies only temporary life insurance on their stranglehold of America's energy stipplies. Round two is over. Round three is coming up. SsM Change of address cards on Form 3579 should be sent to Seafarers intematiqnal Union, Atlantic Gulf, Ukes and Inland Watere District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Avenue Brooklyn, New York 11232. Published monthly. Second Class postage paid at Brooklyn, N. Y. Vol. XXXVII, No. 1. January 1975. wiwnw, «rt.:4,iv, o/o rourtn Avenue. erooKiyn, Page 2 Seafarers Log » Is e • • I « i �Preparation for Round Three Underway ford Overrules Congress With Veto of the Oil Bill WASHINGTON — Round three in the SIU's battle to win a portion of America's oil imports for carriage on the nation's own flag ships is now underway. Overruling a clear mandate in the Congress, President Ford unexpectedly pocket vetoed the Energy Transporta­ tion Security Act on Dec. 30, 1974 on the grounds that it was "inflationary" and that it might have "an adverse im­ pact on our foreign relations." The SlU, strongly backed by vir­ tually every segment of the American labor movement, led the fight all the way.for this important bill, which if sign^, would have required that 20 percent of all America's crude oil im­ ports be carried on U.S.-flag tankers, rising to 25 percent next year and 30 percent by July 1,1977. Immediately reacting to President Ford's veto, SIU President Paul Hall INDEX affirmed that ''the veto of the hill villi benefit only Exxon and its satellite for­ eign-flag operators. This company, to­ gether with other giant oil midtinationals condncted a heavily-financed editorial campaign against the bill which included unwarranted attacks impugning the motives of all who sup­ ported the legislation, including mem­ bers of Congress, trade unions, and consumer groups. "We are not intimidated by the size and wealth of these giant conglom­ erates. We are already preparing for round three in the fight to secure a fair share of shipping for the American maritime industry in the carriage of our oil imports. We will continue to work for the final passage of this legislation because it is good for American work­ ers and American consumers." The SIU's legislative battle for a fair and much needed oil cargo preference bill has been a long, uphill battle. Orig­ inally, a bill which called for a 50 per­ cent carriage of oil imports on U.S. flag ships was introduced in Congress in 1972. It was defeated 41-33 in the Sen­ ate in July of that year. Encouraged by the close Senate vote, the SIU quickly regrouped its forces in preparation for round two. This second bill, which ofiicially became known as the Energy Transportation Security Act, was introduced into the House of Representatives in May 1973. ManyiSupporters Rallying behind the SIU in this his­ toric legislative fight, the AFL-CIO na­ tional office, the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department, Maritime Port Councils from around the nation, and most AFL-CIO State Federations, local central bodies and regional directors ac­ tively participated in a coordinated campaign to alert the country's legisla­ tors to the many" advantages of the bill. This widespread support from Amer­ ican labor coupled with the bill's own merits in terms of the economy and na­ tional security convinced Congress of its vital importance. In May 1974 the House of Representatives overwhelm­ ingly passed the measure by a 2-1 vote. The, bill received final Congressional approval from the Senate on Dec. 16, 1974. (For details of the Oil Imports Bill, see the special supplement in this issue of the LOG.) Although President Ford's pocket veto abruptly halted the Congressionally approved bill from becoming law, the SIU has not suffered an irreparable defeat. On the contrary, we have won tremendous victories on two fronts. Two Victories First, we have dealt the richest lobby in Washington—big oil—their first de­ feat ever in Congress on any major piece of legislation. Secondly and more importantly, we have won the support of both Houses of Congress for the bill —support we previously did not have. When we go back in to the 94th Con­ gress for round three, we will be going in a better position than ever before. The same national security and eco­ nomic advantages which persuaded Congress that the bill was in the coun­ try's best interest—such as creation of thousands of jobs for American mari­ time workers; a reduction of the deficit in the ocean transportation segment of our balance of payments; an increase in the nation's tax revenues by U.S. com­ panies building and operating U.S.-flag ships, and protection of American con­ sumers against price fixing by oil com­ panies—are still valid today. In round three, we are confident that Congress will again vote strongly in favor of the bill, and if it is again vetoed we are confident that Congress will override. Whatever the outcome of round three, though, the SIU will con­ tinue to fight until a fair oil cargo pref­ erence law is on the books. Legislative News Oil bill pocket vetoed Page 3 Deepwater ports bill signed Page 5 Washington Activities column Page 9 Union News Membership conference Links SiU's Success to Perseverance and Education this spring Page 2 President's Report Page 2 SIU official 'Al' Tanner passes away Page 5 Headquarters Notes column Page 8 Chairmen should police • job security Page 12 SIU financial aide 'Bill' Mitchell passes away ...Page 7 President Hall speaks at Lundeberg School Page 3 "The key to our success is persever­ Beneficiary card revised. .Page 12 ance and education,"SIU President Paul Membership meeting in Hall said in a speech last month to an port of Seattle Page 4 assembly of upgraders, trainees and SPAD is job security ... Back page staff at the Lundeberg School. The year in revievy ... Pages 26-27 "Thanks to the teachers and Shipping instructors and the knowledge Dispatchers Reports Page 22 they've imparted to our Brothers," Williamsburgh leaves on he continued, "we know more maiden voyage Page 2 about ourselves and our problems. Ships' Digests Page 20 We've always known that no one Seafarers 1974 Tax ever gives you anything—that we Information Pages 16-18 must fight to achieve the things we Ships' Committees Page 6 want. Through education, we've Transcoiumbia Page 28 learned to rise above personalities Connecticut Page 21 and deal with issues. The Lunde­ Summit Page 23 berg School is our greatest single Sam Houston Page 13 asset." General News He then reminded the assembly that Vice President Paul Drozak Addressing an assembly of upgraders, trainees and staff at the Lundeberg "the Lundeberg School was originally named a Houston School recently, SIU President Hall stated that he considered much of the port commissioner Page 7 a mudhole. Today it shows what can success of the SIU "a direct payoff of the Lundeberg School and the educa­ be achieved through the seaman's de­ Training and Upgrading tion It offers Seafarers." sire to make progress and to be a better Seafarers participate in, "and the seaman could not always say struggle to enact the Oil Imports man and a better sailor. It shows that bosuns recertification that. The old timers who have grown Bill (Energy Transportation Secuour accomplishments are limited only and 'A' seniority old in the service of their country's flag ity Act of 1974). And though the upgrading Pages 10-11 by our imagination and our willingness know that the graduates of the Lunde­ measure was eventually vetoed. to work." Bosuns and trainees berg School today will never have to President Hall pointed out that work together Page 26 tolerate the abuses we had to tolerate. Then, turning to the Bosuns in the Seafarers should be proud of their Upgrading class schedule, It is better so. As long as you can only struggle because "in taking tbis Recertification Program, President Hall requirements and fight to live, you cannot live to dream. fight to Congress, the process remarked, "On your shoulders falls the application Pages 30-31 great task of being the ship's chairman We have bought the time of this aera­ made better men of us and better GED requirements and tion to dream and to do somethi. - bout men of them. It educated them. —the 'arm of the union' on your ship. application Page 30 You must assume the role of leader. the future." They learned to appreciate the Membership News "The key to our future success is to sraman and his responsibilities. JY-ou must be certain that no vacuum Seafarer Liwag earns high , recognize our problems, take advantage of leadership exists on board your ship; They learned to appreciate the school diploma Page 30 Tomorrow will be a great day. Because of our assets, and go on and do the job. Importance of the maritime indus­ Brother Wiiliam Calefato has To do this we must build our imderof education we are enriching the know­ try in relation to the economy, em­ many interests ... .Pages 14-15 ledge of the leading sailor on each ship. standing and our fund of knowledge. ployment, and the security of our • New SIU pensioners .... .Page 24 We will build an industry none ever The route we're on is to make better country." Pinal Departures ........Page 29 thought possible." "Today our future is the brightest," people of ourselves; and by God, we'll President Hall remarked in conclusion, doit." Pr^Ment Hall also qmke of omr SIU President Hall Addresses Assembly at Lundeberg School lanuary,i&75 Page ^ V-: it :s! • ji,- i-'i �'4. Members at job call after meeting Seattle Meefing-Un/on Democracy For the SIU to represent its members in the most democratic way possible the voice of the membership must be heard. And, one of the most effective means for Union and members to exchange ideas and present views is at the SlLPs monthly membership meetings heM in all ports where an SIU shipping hall is maintained. Last month in Seattle, an mformational port, SIU members living in the area gathered to hear up-to-date reports on all of the Union's activities including legislative actions, educational opportunities and other developments affect­ ing the Union and the maritime industiy in general. After hearing the reports, Seattle members, m the democratic tradition of the labor movement, were given the chance to ask questions, make motions and bring up new busi­ ness. Check each issue of the LOG for dates and times of the membership meeting in your area—^and attend these meetings and make your voice heard. Seafarer Mel Wood asks question at the November Seattle informational rneeting. Seattle Seafarers listen attentively to reports given by Port Agent Harvey Mesford. -ir : . . . ••-'4 ..44 'fvi' . .x-> i Seattle member R. Wood offers viewpoint at monthly meeting. I' After meeting, happy Seafarer Gus Skendelas, chief stew­ ard of the Galveston (Sea-Land), receives vacation check worth $1,500 from Port Agent Harvey Mesford. ' "• ';>' iff It f.' I ...r' fx tV I w W/nWr jpPrJY'i-i' 'If, •m Seafarer John Skoglund, who sails in the steward depart­ ment, registers for shipping with Port Agent Mesford at the Seattle hall. To Skoglund's left Seafarer John Chapp. One of Seattle's more artistically inclined Seafarers, Dave Kendrick, displays one. of his latest works of ab­ stract art which will hang in the Seattle hall. A feature story on Brother Kendrick appeared on page 10 of the Making emphatic point at meeting is Sea­ July 1973 issue of the LOG. farer Dave Piltch. Page 4 Seafarers Log • f. '''••J.:'. r �I 628 SlU-IBU Trainees Graduated Vv '•f-p 620 Seafarers Upgraded at HLSS During 1974 ibwng arHcl^ fi tSEenlrom a report delivered by Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship President Hazel Brown at the January membership meeting in New York. During 1974, an estimated 620 SIUmenibers upgraded their seafaring skills and 628 trainees graduated from the SIU-IBU programs at the Harry Lunde­ berg School in Piney Point. The school also held classes for 142 Recertified Bosuns and 64 "A" Seniority Upgraders. In addition, 876 trainees and Sea­ farers obtained fire fighting certificates, while 83 Seafarers and 769 trainees gained their lifeboat tickets. Upgraders at Piney Point in the en­ gine department passed Coast Guard tests for the following endorsements: 95 fireman-watertenders, 103 oilers, 133 electricians, 164 refrigeration engi­ neers, 143 deck engineers, 142 pump­ men, 178 machinists, 169 jr. engineers, 48 welders and 8 tankermen. One hun­ dred and ninety-six engine room up­ graders also obtained QMED-any rating endorsements at the Lundeberg School during 1974, In the deck department, 46 Seafarers earned AB tickets through the school, and 41 SlU-members now hold Quart­ ermaster endorsements they earned while attending classes at Piney Point last year. The vocational department at the Lundeberg School graduated eight chief stewards, three chief cooks, seven cooks and bakers, and 13 assistant cooks from its steward department upgrading pro­ gram. Inland Boatman Division In the Inland Boatman segment of the Lundeberg School vocational train­ ing program, 25 IBU-members obtained various Towboat Operator Licenses and January, 1975 vi :> '"1. '•'j: V -4 • '/• " • }• • '•'i- J Among the 196 Seafarers achieving QMED ratings at the Lundeberg School during 1974 are these 11 engine department seamen who completed the eight week course in November. Standing in the rear with Engineering Depart­ ment Director Charlie Nalen (second from right) are, from leftiShigero Mori tani; John Wright; Dobionir Kosicki; Richard Heneke; Jan Kachel, Juan Patino; Ramon AN, and Alfred Lang. In front with Math Instructor Terrie Carter (right)are,from left: Bobby Bryant; Arthur Brewster, and Lonnie Dooley. 177 IBU trainees graduated with tankermen endorsements. To help keep our training programs abreast of new technological develop­ ments and ships, four new courses were added to the Lundeberg upgrading curriculmn last year—First Aid, Advanced Pumpman Procedures, Fundamentals of Diesels, and LNG/LPG. A total of 50 Sestfarers attended these new courses. Also, an automated console, which simulates the control boards Joseph'Al' Tanner, 56, Dies SIU Vice President Joseph "Al" Tan­ ner, 56, died in his sleep at home on Christmas morning in McLean, Va. A Great Lakes and Inland Waters District vice president in Detroit since 1960, Brother Tanner started sailing with the SIU in 1938 in the steward de­ partment on P. & O. ships. After serving with the U.S. Army in World War II, he sailed in the steward department again on passenger liners until he be­ came a patrolman for the Union in Baltimore in 1954. Seafarer Tanner was a native of Greenville, S.C. Following a stint as welfare repre­ sentative at SIU Headquarters in Brook­ lyn, N.Y., he became Union director of organization in Detroit with the then Secretary-Treasurer Fred Farnen there. In 1960 he led a SIU organizing drive to bring imder contract 22 ore ships sailing on the Great Lakes. During the next few years. Vice President Tan­ ner actively negotiated Union contracts with the Pioneer, Buckeye, PicklandsMather and the Boland and Cornelius Steamship fleets. In 1967 he was working with the Maritime Trades Department in Wash­ ington, D.C. and in ,1969 he was a Union delegate to the SIU's biennial convention. Burial was in National Memorial Park in Falls Church, Va. ( found on new ships, was built by the vocational staff at the school. Academic Achievements The academic department at Piney Point helped 11 SIU members earn high school diplomas in 19>74- One hundred and twenty-one SIU" trainees and 10 IBU trainees also received high school diplomas thus bringing to 577 the num­ ber of Seafarers and trainees who have successfully completed the General Ed­ ucational Development program since it began in November of 1970. In 1974, a number of new courses were added to the Harry Lundeberg School's academic program. These new courses included reading programs to help upgraders prepare for their Coast Guard examinations and lifeboat tick­ ets, as well as basic reading skills pro­ grams for trainees and upgraders. During 1974, the High School Equiv­ alency Program was expanded to in­ clude IBU trainees and upgraders, and Hazel Brown night classes in math, grammar, spell­ ing, writing and reading were begun. Through the active participation and support of Union members, both the vocational and academic programs at the Harry Lundeberg ^hool were highly successful during 1974. Seafarers should be proud they have been able to build this unique school that enables veteran Seafarers, as well as young men, to develop and expand their learning abilities and career skills. Deepwoter Ports Bill Signed Joseph "Al** Tanner Surviving are his widow, Ovita; a son, Tim, both of McLean; a brother, SIU Executive Vice President Cal Tanner, and a sister, Mrs. Catherine Knopke, both of Tampa. Previous to funeral services, SIU President Paul Hall paid his respects to the departed noting that "Al was a dedicated Union brother and official who will be greatly missed by all those who knew him well." In addition to the immediate family, the funeral services were attended by Union officers, rank and file members, and trainees and personnel from the Lundeberg School. A bill authorizing the licensing and construction of deepwater superports was signed into law earlier this month by President Ford. This deepwater licensing bill is ex­ pected to help America's merchant ma­ rine as it clears the way for construction of offshore oil terminals which will be able to handle American-flag super­ tankers, such as the 225,000-ton SIUcontracted TT Brooklyn and TT Williamsburg, now restricted to foreignto-foreign trade. At present, no ships larger than 65,000 tons may call fully loaded at American ports because of restricted channel depths. Whether the new licensing law will work and permit construction of the four or five proposed superports is still uncertain as law gives a veto to states off whose shores such facilities are to be built, as well as nearby states which can establish a claim that they would be ad­ versely affected. This state veto provision could cause difficulties in possible construction of deepwater ports off the Atlantic Coast where there has been strong resistance to such facilities. In the Gulf, however, both Texas and Louisiana have seemed eager to con­ struct deepwater terminals off their shores. Louisiana has already set up a Superport Authority and hopes to begin construction next year. All licenses for superports must also be approved by the Secretary of Trans­ portation. Once built, the Coast Guard will regulate their operation. Among other provisions of the law is a complex liability system that covers both operators of tankers and deepwater ports, and enables parties damaged by the operation of these terminals to sue in federal court. �k'' -f: The Committee Page Cantigny Committee SIU Patrolman Teddy BabkowskI (seated front left) and recently Recertified Bosun Joseph Justus on his right talk with the Ship's Committee of the T-2 tanker, the SS Cantigny (Cities Service) at a payoff in Stapleton Anchorage, S.I., N.Y. on Dec. 13. Committee members are from the left: Edward'Cain, deckdelegate;Third Cook Hendrick Yakoski, steward delegate; AB Arthur Harrington, ship's chairman, and Chief Pumpman Cline Galbraith, engine delegate. The Cantigny is on the Far East run. Pittsburgh Committee At a payoff on Dec. 23 in Port Elizabeth, N.J., Recertified Bosun Donald Pressly, (far right) ^ship's chairman of the containership SS Pittsburgh (SeaLand) on the intercoastal run, gathers with the rest of the Ship's Committee. From left are: BR K. Slatlem, steward delegate; A. J. Hamm, engine delegate; G. Ratliff, educational director, and J. Nelson, deck delegate. Transindiana Committee %rr-. Tampa Committee Recertified Bosun Vincent Grima (second from left) ship's chairman, with happy crewmember and Ship's Committee of the SS Tampa (Sea-Land) at a payoff in Port Elizabeth, N.J. at the end of last month. From (left) are: OS Pablo Ramos; Grima; Chief Steward Stanley Schuyler, ship's secretary-re­ porter; Ronald Shaw, steward delegate, and Bert Svenblad, deck delegate. The T-2 converted containership is on the U.S. intercoastal run. Carter Braxton Committee standing at the payoff on Jan. 7 at Pier 7 in the port of Brooklyn, N.Y. is Recer­ tified Bosun Raymond Hodges (far right), ship's chairman of the SS Carter Braxton (Waterman) and the Ship's Committee. From left are: Chief Elec­ trician Sam Beattie, educational director; Third Cook Walter Richmond, stew­ ard delegate and Chief Steward Vincent Pizzitoli, secretary-reporter. At the table are, from left: John Ghannasion, deck delegate and SIU Patrol­ man Ted BabkowskI. Overseas Aleutian Recertified Bosun Stanley Sokol, ship's chairman (far right) and the Ship's Committee of the SS Transindiana (Hudson Waterways) wait in recreation room during payoff. From left are; Secretary-Reporter Thomas Conway; Stew­ ard Delegate Ralph Williams; Deck Delegate H. E. Monteton, and Educational Director Richard Chamberlin. The Seafarers were waiting for a payoff in Weehawken, N.J. last month aboard the containershtp before sailing for Baltimore on the coastwise run. Page 6 On Jan. 6, docked at the terminal in the port of New Haven, Conn., Recertified Bosun William O'Brien (second from right) of the tanker SS Overseas Aieutian (Maritime Overseas) stands on deck with the Ship's Committee. From left are: Chief Steward Leroy Pierson, secretary-reporter; Abdul Hussein, crew messman; Tom E. Howell, deck delegate; George Bronson, steward delegate; O'Brien, and Dennis Convey, engine delegate. The ship paid off after cir­ cumnavigating the globe from the Far East to spend Christmas Day in Wales and some time in France. Seafarers Log \ �Vkm f Paul Drozak Is Appointed Houston Port Commissioner SIU Vice-President Paul Drozak, also National Director of the SlU-affiliated Inland Boatmen's Union, has been appointed as a port commissioner of Houston, one of the busiest ports in the United States. Drozak, appointed by the Harris County Commissioners Court, will serve on a five man ^anel that governs all activities, such as growth and expan­ sion, of the port of Houston and the surrounding harbor waters. V/P Drozak is replacing Jim Fonteno who resigned as commissioner to run Delta Ships Load In Houston for office in the November elections. County Judge Bill Elliott, a strong sup­ porter of Drozak to fill the commission vacancy, said that the SIU official was the "most qualified" candidate to re­ place Fonteno. In this strategic commission post, Drozak is in the advantageous position to fight for projects and conditions that would benefit the port of Houston and the hundreds of SIU and IBU members living in the area, as well as working to prevent measures that could prove in­ jurious to the port and its workers. Drozak also serves as a vice president of the Texas AFL-CIO, and as execu­ tive secrtary-treasurer of the West Gulf Port Council of the Maritime Trades Department, AFL-CIO. Ur Last year, the SIU vice president was appointed to the Coast Guard's Towing Industry Advisory Committee. He is the first representative of the labor movement to be appointed to this com­ mittee in its 30-year history. As a member of this committee, Drozak has advised the Coast Guard on the safe operation of towing vessels in all areas of the inland waterways; the licensing and education of tug and tow boatmen; manning scales; pollution; and environ­ mental protection. Drozak said that his appointment on these types of commissions and commit­ tees was "an excellent opportunity for the Union to become involved in the regulatory matters that affect our mem­ bership and the industry." 1 I ff a .iv Subsidies for Shipbuilders Serve the National Interest Houston longshoremen lower an automated harvester Into a LASH barge. These barges will be shipped to Rio Grande, Brazil aboard the SlU-contracted LASH vessel Delta Norte (Delta Line). In the background is the Delta Brasil, an SlU-contracted ship on a Central American run. AAARAD Says Outlook for Liner Trade Is Good: Bulk Cargo to Dip Though the U.S. export trade is ex-, pectiedi to decline during the next year, the outlook for an increase in the amount of cargo carried by U.S.-flag liners is good according to a recent study done for the Maritime Adminis­ tration. The MARAD study stated that, though bulk trades had fallen off, exportspf manufactured goods were hold' .ing up, and "are projected to continue 'to grow." The study concluded that "although the U.S. export trade boom now appears to be over as a result of dedines in bulk cargoes; the current market for U.S. manufactured goods, carried by liner vessels, remains strong." "Growths in manufacture is projected through 1975, but at rates below recent levels. It therefore appears that U.S.flag liners will not in the short term, be adversely affected by sharp declines in the total volume of oceanborne export cargoes." Based on intensive shipper and car­ rier surveys, the study pointed out that U.S. exports of wood products, fertiliz­ ers, plastics and resins, iron and steel machinery, and motor vehicles, are "es­ sential raw materials and supplies for most countries" and "shipment of these critical commodities might well con­ tinue even in a period of decreasing world trade." The study also found "significant geo­ graphical shifts" in export growth be­ tween 1972 and 1973. While exports to most areas were up, the "most signifi­ cant of these" increases occurred in shipments to Japan, Russia, China and India. However, exports to Japan were down in the first quarter of 1974, from the first quarter of 1973, and those to Russia, India and Europe were off somewhat. U.S. export growth in the opening three months of last year were noted to Caribbean countries and those on the East Coast of South America, Northern Mediterranean, and the Far East, ex­ cept Japan, Australia and North Africa. Referring to a post World War II U.S. Government sponsored study based on America's need to build its own ships both in terms of national security and "the time proven ratipnale that no world power can depend on another nation for the fundamental elements of defense and commerce which are essen­ tial to national survival," Edwin M. Hood, president of the Shipbuilders Council of America, highlighted the im­ portance of government subsidy pro­ grams to shipbuilders in an address to the World Shipbuilding Conference held in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, last month. Hood noted that gpvernments only provide subsidies tp.^shpport activities "deemed advantageous to the public or impoitant to the public good," and that America's shipbuilding subsidy pro­ gram under the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 and similar programs in indus­ trialized countries throughout the worid have "served well national interests." The SCA president further pointed out that the shipbuilding industry is part of a "larger national interest equa­ tion," which includes such elements as trade and commerce, employment on ships, in shipyards and in related indus­ tries, sealift capacity, accessibility and availability of sealanes, and marketing competence. "Each factor is a function of the other; the parts are not inde­ pendent variables," stated Hood. "The sum of the parts equates to a positive contribution to the balance of interna­ tional payments—a major considera­ tion in these times of international •monetary disturbances." Hood fantasized that "a perfect world without shipbuilding subsidies remains i. ).;4 'i a noble ideal," but realistically warned that until this ideal is reached, "abrupt removal of subsidies could only lead to havoc and chaos, a situation which would poorly serve national interests and the public good." Hood also revived memories of the 1973 oil embargo and the consequent economic impact on nations unable to carry their own commerce because of an inadequate merchant marine. He concluded that the "economic tacts of life in the real world" dictate the con­ tinued flow of shipbuilding subsidies to maintain the "equilibrium" of a na­ tion's shipbuilding industry despite pressures "by internal or external in­ fluences." • Edmund Pacheco Please contact your sister Diana Dunber as soon as possible at 8001 Chanute PL, Apt. 6, Falls Church, Va. 22042, or your sister Jeanette Bermudez at The Chase Manhattan Bank, P.O. Box 335, Bayamon, Puerto Rico 00619. Joseph Zeloy Please contact Mrs. Sylvia Sheldrake as soon as possible at 107 Jenkins St., Houston, Tex. 77003. Kevin Bertel Please contact your parents as soon as possible at 677 Washington St., Winana, Minn. 55987, or call (507) 452-3293 coUect. Fortunate Constantino Please contact Fraxedes Constantino as soon as possible at Lozo, Alkan, Philippines. /•I i SIU Financial Aide,Willlam'Billy'Mitchell,55,Passes Away William H. "Billy" MitcheU, 55, longtime financial administrative assis­ tant to the SIU Secretary-Treasurer, passed away after a long illness on Nov. 9 at his home in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, N.Y. Mr. Mitchell got his first job in the United States with the SIU in June 1952 starting as a traffic and records clerk after leaving his native Scotland that year. A dedicated worker for the Union, MZi Mitchell was well-ljnown among SIU members and officials throi-phout January, 1975 the country. Part of his job was to visit , the outports during election time—es­ pecially Detroit on the Great L^es— and? to go to constitutional conventions in Washington, D.C. His last day of work for the SIU was on Aug. 12. Bom in Glasgow, he attended high school there. After graduation he was in the Royal Navy from 1939 to 1946 ris­ ing to the rank of lieutenant. Mr. Mitch­ ell's warship was torpedoed at Dunkirk. Following the war he was a purser from 1947 to 1951 for the Cunard Line in Liverpool. An ardent Brooklyn Dodger fan, he played golf, tennis and liked to fish in Lake Owassa, N.J. near his summer home. His SIU co-workers gave a donation on Nov. 26 to the William H. Mitchell Memorial Fund at the Baleville Com­ munity Congregational Church on Route 4 in Newton, N.J. Surviving are his widow, Tomasina and a sister, Mrs. Marie Gay of Glas­ gow. Cremation took place in Greenwood Cemetery, Brooklyn. -• •M- WiUiam 'BiUy' MitcheD Page? �SB Headquarters Netes by SlU Vice President Frank Drozak I • • v- CONFERENCE IN PINEY POINT A conference to discuss the maritime ipdustry and matters pertaining to the upcoming deep sea contract negotiations, will be held at the Lundeberg School in Piney Point, Md, from Apr. 14 to Apr. 26. (For further details see the story on page two of this LOG.) y POLICING JOB SECURITY I want to ask each ship's chairman to help us keep the job security of all members while they are in foreign ports. They can do this by immediately con­ tacting Headquarters'whenever a replacement is neeeded aboard ship. In this way, if it is at all possible, an SlU-member can take the job. (For more details on this and other matters of job security, see the story on page 12 of this issue of the LOG.) NEW CONSTRUCTION The third American President Lines ship acquired by Waterman Steamship Co., the Sam Chase (formerly the President Garfield) crewed in New York on Dec. 5. An application by Wdterman has also been approved by the U.S. Mari­ time Administration for purchase of the-Canada Bear and the Philippine Bear from Pacific Far East Lines. The Golden Endeavor (Aries Marine/Westchester Shipping) was delivered on Dec. 13 and has crewed and sailed. Tentative date for the launching of the Golden Monarch is July 3. Seatrain Shipbuilding Corp. delivered the 225,000-deadweight ton super­ tanker, TT Williamsburgh on Dec. 18 and announced that Kingsway Tankers will time charter the ship for 25 years to American Petrofina Inc. Work on the other two supertankers, the TT Stuyvesant and the TT Bay Ridge is progressing. Zapata Bulk Transport reported that Hull #104 of one of its 35,000-ton diesel engine tanker was launched on Jan. 11 and will tentatively be delivered on Sept. 30. Also, keel laying for Hull #106 took place on Jan. 15 and tentative launching date is Aug. 9. Interstate Oil Transport announced that their first 265,000-deadweight ton MFC Boston Tanker, Hull #4642, will be delivered on Apr. 18. SENIORITY UPGRADING Six more of our Seafarers have graduated this month from the SIU s *A' Seniority Upgrading Program. They bring tc 132 the number of hieil who. have taken advantage of the program since it was started over 18 months ago. If you are eligible for the program and have not already applied, do so immediately. An 'A' book in the SIU means a lifetime of job security. Congratulations and good sailing to our ncwMt *A' book men. They are: Steve Szeibert; Ernest Moneymaker; Joseph Colangelo; John Kelly; Bill Berulis, and Tomas Escudero. FIREFIGHTING In 1974, 876 Seafarers and Lundeberg School Trainees received their firefighting endorsements at the U.S. Maritime Administration's Firefighting School. This is a good record, but we should try to even surpass it this year. MARAD is still conducing firefighting classes at the Navy Damage Control School in Norfolk, Va. until its new school opens in Earle, N.J. The last class in January will be held on the 31st of the month. So, next time you are on the beach or have some spare port time, apply and take the one day course. BOSUNS RECERTIFICATION PROGRAM Twelve more Seafarers have successfully completed the two-month Bosuns Recertification Program bringing to 189 the number of our seamen who have upgraded through the program. This has been one of the most important and successful programs the SIU has ever conducted. The bosun is the key unlicensed Seafarer aboard a vessel, and the bosun's performance directly ^ects the performance of the entire unlicensed crew. I'm sure you all join me in congratulating the 12 men who have completed the course this month. They are: Irwin Moen; Ballard Browning; Bobby Butts; Hubert Cain; Gene Dakih; Dan Dammeyer; Joe Justus; Pete Sernyk; Pete Garza; Bo Karlsson; Lee Harvey, and Antoine "Frenchy" Kerageorgiou. SABINE TANKERS ORGANIZING DRIVE The hearing scheduled for mid-November in the office of the National Labor Relation^ Board in Houston, Tex. were postponed once again at the request of Sabine Tankers. The NLRB reluctantly granted this request for a delay when the company complained that it needed more time to prepare its evidence. As it stands now, the final round of hearings will begin this month to determine whether Sabine's conduct during the election in February of 1974 was in violation of federallaw. San Francisco Committee Editor, SEAFARERS LOG, 475 Fourth Ave,, ' BrooUyn, N. Y. 11232 I would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG—please put my name on your mailiiq; list. iPrInt In/ormaUon) ^^^lORESS CITY STATE..... ZIP SIU-IBU members please give: Soc.Sec. # ./ Bk# TO AVOID DUPLICATION: If yon are an old subscriber and have a change of address, please give your former addrem below or send mailing label from last issue receiv^ ADDRESS CITY STATE. ZIP. On Jan. 13 in Port Elizabeth,.N.J., recently Recertified Bosun Frank Teti, ship's chairman (far right) meets with the rest of the Ship's Committee of the contajnership SS San Francisco (Sea-Land). From left are-: Chief Electrician Ray J. Matthews, educational director: AB Mike Carlisle, deck delegate; Oiler John Day, engine delegate, and Chief Cook Rafael Cabarallo, steward dele­ gate. They met in the vessel's recreation room during payoff following a run to the "Mediterranean. - PageH Seafarers Log •'•r '! . T ,, �'-•r •4' ••f Washington Activities -• I By B. Rocker The Second Session of the 93rd Congress took positive steps to reassert the legislative initiative lost or yielded in the nearly 200 years since the Founding Fathers set up the system of checks and balances. It approved a budget reform bill to regain control over Federal spending; it passed a campaign finance reform bill to implement use of public money for presidential campaign costs; it took a firm stand on policy restrictions on foreign aid, including cutoff of military aid to Turkey; and, before it adjuomed, Con­ gress had overriden four of President Ford's 12 vetoes—the greatest number of overrides in a single year since 1948. When the First Session of the 94th Congress convenes on Jan. 14, with a large number of new, younger, activist members, the mood of reform is expected to prevail. Oil Import Bill HLS President Hazel Brown receives mementos of her visit to Russia from the Director of the Odessa Navigation School as 8. Wheatly of the U.S. Maritime Administration and a Russian maritime educator look on. HLS President Visits Russian Maritime Facilities Hazel Brown, President of the Harry Lundeberg School, was a member of an American maritime delegation which earlier this year paid a visit to the Soviet Union as part of a new program of joint cooperation in the area of maritime af­ fairs between the United States and the U.S.S.R. Miss Brown represented the interests of vocational educators who deal with merchant marine training. During the trip, which was sponsored by the U.S. Maritime Administration, she studied the Soviet merchant marine academies and technical schools for training sea­ men. Among the training facilities which Miss Brown visited were the Odessa High Engineering School of the Mer­ chant Marine and the Leningrad Navi­ gation School. The American delegation also visited the Ministry of Merchant Marine, the Main Computer Center, the Black Sea Shipping Company, Port of Odessa, Port of Ilyichevsk, the Odessa Branch of the Maritime Transport Re- search and Design Institute and other places. While in Russia, the American dele­ gation met with their Soviet counter­ parts for discussions to decide upon areas of mutual cooperation. Some of the areas discussed were in such fields as the technology of ocean commerce, ship operations and equipment, wave spectra and elements at sea and crosstraining programs. Miss Brown was part of the working group which developed the plans for the cross-training program. Commenting on her trip she said, "The visits to the training facilities were very useful in clarifying areas where the training of personnel in the operations of Amer­ ican and Soviet ports would be helpful. "Russian delegations have visited American training schools, including our school. We have now had the chance to see their schools first-hand and we were able to formulate this crosstwining program which should be very beneficial to shipping in both our countries." Mm The fon<wriii^ menibers have had Weir lWh(^ pf^^ Wey firiled to eonipIeW contact Tom Cranford at (212) 499-lihOO. If • •y Name . ' Social Security iWmher f. . . Anderson, S. .. Sessbms,L. Walker, T. I. Jackson, M. R. Medina, M Kidler,-T:. . Pearson, J. ' J - Semple, J. ^ ^ Peveto, R. Hernandez, J. H. Cutler, M. Muse, , Combs, J.' R. Tate. J. J. Walters, t ' , J. .-A ^ ^ Please Although President Ford announced on Dec. 30 that he was pocket vetoing the Energy Transportation Security Act of 1974—H.R. 8193, passage of the bill by both houses of Congress was a major legislative victory for the maritime industry in general and the SIU in particular. The major oil companies fought hard against cargo preference, because their ships are registered under foreign flags, and a guarantee of cargo to U.S.-flag ships would be a loss to them. The SIU mounted a campaign which gathered momentum through the year to bring other segments of the labor movement together to support the bill. We have come a long way toward a goal which once looked impossible. SPAD contributions, hard work and support of other labor groups combined to make this a victory in Congress. We will be back for round three. (For more details, see story on Page three and special supplement in this issue.) Surface Transportation Act The Senate Commerce Committee tabled H.R. 5385, which kills the biU for this session. H.R. 5385 would have removed Interstate Commerce Commission control over some railroad setting practices and wotild have permitted them to raise and lower rates. ./ I 3 3 IM -r. •iv * Deepwater Ports The final version of this bill, which came out of Congress Dec. 17, places responsibility for construction and operation licensing in the Department of Transportation. It gives coastal states the power to veto licenses to build deepwater ports adjacent to their coastlines. President Ford signed the Deepwater Port bill on Jan. 4. (For more details, see Page five.) Export Import Bank On that same date, the President signed the biU extending the Eximbank to June 30,1978, and increasing its lending authority to $25 billion. Eximbank's cargoes are reserved for American-flag ships unless the restric­ tion is waived by the Maritime Administration. # Maritime Authorization Under the terms of H.R. 13296, a maritime authorization biU, as passed by Congress, provisions were included for a Great Lakes office of the Maritime Administration, $275 million for construction differential subsidy, and reim­ bursement to U.S. fishermen for equipment damaged by foreign vessels. The President vetoed the authorization bill because of the reimbursement amendment. A new authorization bill will have to be introduced when the 94th Congress convenes. Union • 278-46-2628 229-38-1084 565-44-3930 436-84-4077 580-24^8817 374-38r6690 080-42-3061 133-52-3499 463-20-0516 086-14-6464 231-09-2170 241-44-8896 408-70-9758 434-40-8218 262-02-6935 068-22-3941 UIW - : ' A&G 'j '4- Seafarers are urged to contribute to SPAD. It is the way to have your voice heard and to keep your union effective in tiie fight for legislation to protect the security of every Seafarer and his family. • •f.jj J^liary, 1975 Pages ill �Irwin Mo«n Seafarer Irwin Moen, 51, has been a member of the SIU since 1945, and has been sailing as a bosun for the past 20 years. A na­ tive of Minnesota, he now ships from the port cif Baltirnore where he makes his home with his wife Evelyn. Ballard Browning Seafarer Ballard Browning, 47, has been sailing with the SW for over 30 years, and has spent the last 25 shipping as a bosun. A native of Kentucky, Broth­ er Browning now ^ makes his home in College Park, Md. He ships from the port of Baltimore. Bobby Butts Seafarer Bobby Butts, 40, has been a member of the SIU for 20 years, and has been sail­ ing as a bosun since 1964. A native of Mississippi, he ships from the port x>f Mobile and makes his home there with hh wife Shirley and their son. Hubert Cain Seafarer Hubert Cain, 40, has been sailing with the SW since 1952, and has been shipping as a bosun for the past eight years. A na­ tive of Mobile, he ships from that port and makes his home there with his wife Andrea. Anen, J. Seattle Attstatt, John, Homton Andenon, AUced, Norfolk Anderson, Edgar, New Yinrik Annis, George, New Orleans Armada, Alfonso, Baltimore Atkinson, David, Seattle Baker, Elmer, Houston Bamhill, Elmer, Houston Bandoln, James, Houston Beavers, Norman, New Oiieans Bechlivanls, Nicholas, New York Beck, Arthnr, San Francisco Beechlng, Marion, Houston Berger, David, Norfolk Beye, Jan, New York Bojko, Stanley, San Francisco Boney, Andrew, Norfolk Bonigot, Albert, MoUle Brendle, Mack, Houston Brooks, Tom, New York Browning, Ballard, Baltimore Bryan, Ernest, Houston Bryant, Vemon, Tampa Burch, (^rge. New Means Burke, George, New York Burton, Ronal^ New York Bushong, ViDI^ Seattle Butterton, Walter, Norfolk Butts, Bohhy, Mobfle Butts, Hnrmon, Houston Cain, Hubert, Mobile Caldeira, Anttony, Houston Carbone, Victor, San Juan Casanueva, Michael, New Orleans Castro, Guillermo, San Joan Chestnut, Donald, Mrdiile Christenbeny, Ridiard, San Fran Christensen, Christian, San Fran Osiecki, John, San Fkandsco Clc|^ William, New York Page 10 Eugoie Daldn ^ Anttther dass of Seafarers gradiucted from the Bosuns Receitlficalion tl^ tiierdry incimunflg ttie number of ship^s chairmen who novr (have a greater kaioidedge of their Union as weH as the entire maritime industry* lliese men, vrihio lead the crews atamrd aD our conbacted ships have pai> oitateditt a ttm-month pfogram speCQcaUy de^lgiied to better acquaint thein iUh new technology, imw ships and a cottstaiitty chai^iiig industry. The current etem, JLSth ito ;;mihute, brings the total number of men Peter Garza Seafafer Pete Garza, 48, has been sailing with the SIU since the 1950's, and has been ship­ ping out as a bosun since 1962. A na­ tive of Texas City, Tex., Brother Garza continues to make his home there with his wife Hilda and their four children. He ships from the port of Houston. Lee J. Harvey Seafarer Lee Har­ vey, 49, has been a member of the SIU since 1943, and has been shipping as bosun for the past 10 years. A native of Arkansas, Broth­ er Harvey now makes his home in Picayune, Miss, with his wife Rita and their two children. He ships from the port of New Orleans. BoKarlsson Seafarer Bo Karlsson, 51, has been going to sea since 1939, and has been a member of the SIU since 1951. A native of Sweden, he now ships from Ijl^the port of New York where he makes his home. Brother Karlsson has been shipping out as bosun for over a year. Antoine Kerageorgiou Seafarer Antoine "Frenchy" Kera­ georgiou, 52, has been a member of the SIU since 1956, and started sailing as bosun seven years ago. A native _ of Marseilles, France, Brother Kerageorgiou now ships from the port of New' Orleans, where he makes his home with his wife Monique and their three children. Seafarer Gene Dakin, 55, has been a member of the SIU since its incep­ tion in 1938, and has been shipping as a bosun 'since 1943. A native of Boston, he ships from that port city and makes his home there with Ms wife Virgima and their son. Dan Dammeyer Seafarer Dan Dammeyer, 47, has been sailing with the SIU for 23 years, and started sailing as bosun in 1964. A rmtive of New Jersey, Broth­ er Dammeyer sMps from New York and lives in Brooklyn with his wife Rose. . Joe Justus Seafarer Joe Jus­ tus, 49, has been a member of the SIU since 1946, and started sailing as a bosun the following year. A native of South Carolina, he now makes his home in Ashville, N.C. with his wife Edith. Brother Jus­ tus ships out of the port of Jack^nville. Peter Semyk Seafarer Pete Sernyk, 53, has been a member of the SIU since 1951, and has been sailmg as a bosun since 1964. A rmtive of Poland, Brother Sernyk now makes his home in Wanr '.is.. J/, aque, N.J. with his wife Stella. He ships from the port of New York. Following are thepmiesahd^^^ ports of 1^189 Seafarers who have successf ully completed the SIU Bosuns Recertification Program: Puchabld, Kasimir, San Frandsco Pulliam, James, San Francbco Radidi, Anthony, New Means Rains, Horace, Houston Richhurg, Joseph, Mobfle Manning, Denis, Seattle Cobon, James, Seattle Rihn, Ewing, New Means Hazel, John, New Orleans Matdoli, Gaetano, New York Riley, William, San Francbco Cooper, Fred, Mobfle Heflman, Karl, Seattle McCaskey, Earl, New Means Daldn, Eugene, Boston RInguette, Albert, San Francbco Hkks, Donald, New York McGinnb, Arthur, New Means lYAmico, Charles, Hoimon Rivera, Alfonso, San Juan Hill, Charles, Houston Meehan, WflUam, Norfolk Dammeyer, Dan, New York Rodriques, Lancelot, San Juan Ho^es, Raymond, Mobile Mize, C^, San Francisco Darvifle, Richard, Houston Rodri^ez, Ovidio, New York Hodges, Raymond W., Baltimore Merrill, Charles, Mobfle Ddgado, Julio, New York Ruley, Edward, Baltimore Hogge, Elbert, Baltimore Michael, Joseph, Baltimore Dickinson, David, Mobile Schwarz, Robert, Mobfle Homk^ Stephen, New York Miller, ^de, Seattle Dixon, James, Mobfle Sdf, Thomas, Bdtimore Hovde, Ame, Philadelphia Meffert, Roy, Jacksonville Drake, Woodrow, Seattle Sd|z, Floyd, San Francisco Ipsen, Oria, New York Moen, Irwin, Baltimore Drewes, Peter, New York Semyk, Peter, New York James, Calvain, New Yoric Monardo, Sylvester, New Means Sheldrake, Peter, Houston Duet, Maurice, Houston Jandora, Stanley, New York Morr^ Edward Jr., Mobfle Dunn, Beveriy, Mobfle Smith, Lester, Norfoflc Jansson, Sven, New Yoric Morris, William, Bidtimore Eckert, Ame, Seattle Sokol, Stanley, San Francbco Johnson, Ravaughn, Houston Moss, John, New Means Eddins, John, Baltimore l^puron, John, San Francbco Justus, Joe, Jacksonville Moy^ EWin, Mobfle Faircloth, Charies, Mobile Stockmarr, Sven, New Yoric Mollis, James, Mobile Ferrera, Raymond New Means Karisson, Bo, New Yoric Swearingen, Barney, Jacksonville Kerageorgiou, Antoine, New Means Murry, Ralph, San Francisco Flowers, Eugene, New York SwiderskI, John, New York ^ Kemgood, Morton, Baltimore Nash, Walter, New York Foster, James, Mobile Teti, Frank, New York Kleimola, William, New York Nicholson, Ei^ene, Baltimore Foti, Sebastian, Wilmington Thompson, J. R., Houston Knoles, Raymond, San Francbco Nielsen, Vagn, New York Funk, William, New York Ticer, Dim, San Francbco Koen, John, Mobile O'Brien, William, New York Gah^m** Kenneth, Houston Tillman, William, San Francbco Konis, Perry, New York O'Connor, William, Seattle Gamer, James, New Means TIrelli, Enrico, New York Koza, Leo, Baltimore Garza, Peter, Houston Olson, Fr^San Francisco Tpdd, Raymond, New Orieans Krawczyn^, Stanley, Jacksonville (Bson, Maurice, Boston Gianglordano, Donato, Phila Tolentino, Ted, San Francisco Lambert, Reidus, New Orieans Gillain, Robert, Jacksonville Oromaner, Alh^San Francisco Turner, Paul, New Means Landrou, Manuel, San Joan Palino, Anthony, New York Gfllfldn, Leo, San Francisco Wallace, Edward, New York Gonzalez, Jose, New York Lasso, Robert, San Juan Parker, James, Houston Wallace, Ward, Jacksonville Gorhea, Robert, New Yoric Latapie, Jean, New Means Pedersen, Otto, New Means Wallace, William, Mobfle Gorman, James, New Yoilr Lavoine, Raymond, Baltimore Pehler, Frederick, Mobile Wardlaw, Richard, Houston Ghreenwood, Perry, Seattle LeClair, Walter W., New York Pence, Floyd, Houston Weaver, Harold, Houston Grima, Vincent, New York Lee, Hsins, ^ttle Perry, Wallace, Jr., San Francisco Whitmer, Alan, New Yoric Hi^er, BertfljNew York Levin, Jacob, Baltimore Pierce, John, Philadelphia Wingfield, P. G. Jacksonville Hanback, Burt, New Yoric PoUanen, Viekko, New Means Leyal, Josqp^ Phfladdphia Woods, Mdcolm, San F^randsco Hanstvedf, Alfred.New York LIbby, George, New Means Pouben, Vemer, Seattte Workman, Homer, New Means Harvey, J,, New Orleans Mackert, Rob^ Baltimore Pressiy, Donald, New York Zaragoza, Roberta, New Ywtk SdifarersLog �m William Bemlls Ernest Moneymaker Seafarer Ernest Moneymaker, 50, has been sailing as electrician with the SW since 1969, Be­ fore attending the Seniority Upgrading Program, Brother Moneymaker ob­ tained his QMED rating at Piney Point. A native of Tennessee, Brother Moneymaker ships from the port of San Francisco and lives in the Philippines with his wife, Loretta. The men who graduate from the 'A* This month six more Seafarers have seniority program become valuable ad­ completed the 'A' Seniority Upgrading ditions to our Union membership-^ Program and joined the ranks of full membership that has always taken pride book Union members. in its professional skills and its active Since tts inception, 132 Seafarers Union participation—because they are have used this 'A' Seniority Upgrading well prepared to take on the responsi­ Program to sharpen their seafaring skills and to gain a better understanding bilities and ohli^tions of a full 'A' book of our Union's operations, functions member of the SlU. and goals. Tomas Escudero Seafarer Tomas I •• Escudero, 46, has been sailing with the SW since 1969. Brother Escudero, who sails as chief electrician, obtained his lifeboat ticket at Piney Point before attending the Sen­ iority Upgrading Program. A native of Puerto Rico, Brother Escudero ships out of the port of New York and lives with his wife, Elizabeth, in Brooklyn, NY. JohnT.KeUy Seafarer John T. Kelly, 52, has been sailing with the SlU since 1968. A vet­ eran of the deck de­ partment, Brother Kelly upgraded to the ratings of AB and quartermaster at Piney Point be­ fore attending the Seniority Upgrading Program. He ships out of the port of New York and lives with his wife, Lucy, in Queens, N.Y. Stephen Szeibert Seafarer Stephen Szeibert, 32, has been sailing with the SlU since 1967. A recent graduate of the Steward Up­ grading Program at Piney Point, Broth­ er Szeibert ships as chief steward from the port of New York. A native of Hungary, Brother Szeibert lives in New York City with his wife, Miriam, and their 2-year-old daughter. Seafarer William Berulis, 26, has been sailing with the SlU for four years. A Navy vet­ eran, Brother Beru­ lis graduated from the Harry Lundeberg School in 1971 and returned there to obtain an A B ticket, as well as LNG, electrician and welding endorsements, before attending the Seniority Upgrad­ ing Program. Brother Berulis lives in Tampa, Fla. and ships out of the port of Houston. Joseph Colangelo Seafarer Joseph Colangelo, 21, graduated from the Harry Lundeberg School in 1971. Brother Colangelo returned to Piney Point to obtain his AB ticket before at­ tending the Senior­ ity Upgrading Program. A native and resident of Brooklyn, N.Y., he ships out of the port of New York. Sailer, Alfred, Deck - Xf Shaw, Ronald, Engine Simonettl, Joseph, Stewmrd| Simpson, Spuigmm Engine Sisk, Keith, Deck : (fFollowingdreihenamesmddepartmentsof 132 Seafarers ^ <, i^ V-: Smith, D. B., Steward i-'' y "J who have completed iheM\Seniority Upgraciing Prog Smith, Robert, Deck ; Spell, Gaiy, Ei^ne Kegney, Thom^ Engfaie SpeU, Joseph, Deck Miranda, John, £n#ae X Keith, Robert^ Deck Spencer, H. D., EnginiS Moneymaker, Erni^t, Engine Fila,Marion, l>eck KeHey, John, Deck Stauter, David, Engime Moore, C.M., Deck Frost, Stephen, Deck Kelly, John, Deck Stevens, Duane, Deck Moore, George, Deck Galka, Thomas, Engine ^ Kmney, Paul, Engine Svoboda, Kvetoslav,Eogin| Mooic, WiUiam, Deck Galliano, Marco, Deck Kirksey, Charlts, Engiiw Szeibert, Stephen, Reward Mb^er, WUliam, Deck Garay, Stephen, Deck Klttleson,L.Q.,Deck Tanner, Leroy,EBghM! Mouton, Teriy, Engine Garcia, Robert, Deck Knight, Donald, Engine Thomas, Robert, Eng^ne^ Painter, Philip, Engine Gilliam, Robert, Steward Konetes, Johnnie, Deck Thomas, Dmothy, De<^ PaIouinbis, Nikolaos, Engine ^ Gotay, Raul, Steward Kunc, Lawrence, Deck Trainor, Robert, DeckPapa^eorgiou, DImitrios, Ei^ne. Gower, David, Engine Kundrat, Joseph, Steward Utterback, Larry, Deck Parker, Jason, Deck Graham, Patrick, Deck Laner, Ronnie, Engine Vain, ThomiK, Deck Poletti, Pierangelp, Deck Grimes, M. R., Deck LeClair, Lester, Steward Vaiton, Sidney, Engine Reamey,Bert, Engine Hale, Earnest, Derik Lehmann, Arthur, Deck Vanyl, Thomas, Stevrard Restaino, John, Engine Hart, Ray, Deck Lentschj Robert, Deck Vukmir, George, Deck Hawker, Patrick, Deck Ripley^ WiUiam, Deck Lundcman, Louis, Deck Walker, Marvin, Engine Haynes, Blake, Engiiie Rivers, Sam, Engine Makairewicz, Richard, Ei^ine Wambach, Albert, Deck y Heick, CarroU, Deck Roback, James, Deck Mmming, Hemy, Steward Wayman, Lee, Deck : Heller, Douglas, Steward Rodriguez, Charles, Engine Marcus, M. A., Deck Wiihelm, Maik, Engine Humason, Jon, Deck Rodriguez, Robert, Engine WUson, Richard, Steward ] ; Hmnmerick, James, Jr., Steward McAndrew, Martin, Engine Rogers, Geoi^e, Engine McCabe, John, Engine Wolfe, John, Deck Hutchinson, Wchard, Jr., Engine Sabb, Caldwell, Jr., Engine McCabe,T. J., Engine . Woodhouse, Ashton, Engine Ivey,D.E, Engine Sallcy, Robert, Jr., Engine McParland, James, Engine Zukier, Hans, Engine Johnson, M., Deck Sanders, Dany, Engme Minix, R. G., Jr., Engine Allen, I^wrence, _ Allison, Mnrphy, £ngine Ahmad, Bin, Deck Andrepont, P. J., Engine Airnoid, Molt, Deck Bartol, Thomas, Deck Baxter, Alan, Engine Bean, P. L., Deck Beanverd, Arthur, Engine Bellinger, William, Steward Berulis, WiUiam, Deck Blacklok, Richard, Engine Bolen, James, Deck Bolen, Timothy, Deck Burke, Lee Roy, Engine Bnrke, Timothy, Deck sCastle, Stephen, Deck vpiarii, Garrett, Dw holangelo, Joseph, Deck lonklin, Kevin, Engine unningbam, Rober^ Deck (anleli Wadswortb, Engine , _»avis, William, Deck , Day, John, Ei^ne Uerke, Michael, Engine Deskins, William, Steward Dising, Maximo, Engine Escudero, Tomas, Engine . ;,Ewing, Lany,Steward ISFarraer, William, Deck ieafarers Traditional Christmas Visit to USPHS Hosprtals Every year around Christmas, SIU port agents and representatives pay a special visit to Seafarers in the USPHS hospitals throughout the country. In keeping with a Union tradition which has grown since the SlU's found­ ing 36 years ago, our representatives bring each man unfortunate enough to be confined to the hospital during the holiday season a $25 Christmas gift, a carton of cigarettes or box of cigars, a Christmas card, and most importantly, good wishes and Season's Greetings from all of his Union brothers. Here, on photo at left, Chief Cook Anthony Saturro receives a $25 Christ­ mas gift from SIU-Representative John Dwyer who pays a visit to the USPHS hospital in Staten Island. In photo on right, SlU-pensioner Aaron Sasser at the same USPHS facility, gets a copy of the LOG and a little conversation from Recertified Bosun Gene Dakin during the Union's traditional Christmas visit. V",. Page 11 yw5 ^ ; -.I'. i-, Ix'V- •• • . -r, X .,1 (x- Vi. . • t; h I. •rfgd.:'.'.-..,' . .I'aifiiia Vr-X'J'"' -• • X',.,,, - �Chairmen Aboard Ship Asked To Help Protect Job Security considered using Foreign Travel Services on ships manned by the SIU. In an effort to keep Seafarers' jobs secure, the SIU will continue to monitor and fight the moves of agencies such as , Because our ships are often removed tant part of these operating costs," the from any Union H?ii for long periods letter continued, "and are the starting of time, it is the ship chairman and com­ point in a cost reduction program." mittee's responsibility to police the re­ Supply Foreign Crews placement of crewmembers. In order to Foreign Travel Services, their letter protect the job security of all Union claims, "is in an excellent position to members, whenever a Seafarer gets off solve the crew labor cost problem for his ship in any foreign port, the chair­ your company. We are supplying Fili­ man should contact Headquarters so pino crews to clients at very reasonable that if it is at all possible, an SIU mem­ and fully approved wage scales." ber can take the Job. These "very reasonable and fully ap­ proved wage scales" range from a hi^ It is important that we try to fill every of $220 a month with a straight over­ job aboard SlU-contracted vessels with SIU members, but imless the ship's time rate of $1.38 per hour for a bosun, chairman or committee notifies Head­ to a low of $150 with a $.95 overtime quarters of a man leaving his ship, rate for messmen and wipers. The three there is no chance that a Union member ABs in one of these foreign crews each receive $200 per month with a straight can be found to take the job. Another issue affecting Seafarers' job overtime rate of $1.25 per hour. security is the attempt by Foreign Trav­ Denied Right to Strike el Services of Manila, Philippines to The low pay scales are not the only offer underpaid Filipino crews to an "advantage" Foreign Travel Services SlU-contracted company as well as claims to offer. In their letter, they also other U.S. ship operators. point out that "Strikes and work stop­ In a letter to an SlU-contracted com­ pages are forbidden by the Philippine pany, an organization known as For­ Government and are enforced by deny­ eign Travel Services said "Many Ship­ ing permission for overseas assign­ ping Lines have found themselves in a ments." critical business position today because The SlU-contracted company has as­ of the skyrocketing costs of operation sured the Union that they believe that magnified by the recent, soaring fuel the American Seafarer is the best trained prices." and most skilled seaman in the mer­ "Crew labor costs are a very impor­ chant marine, and that they have never the Foreign Travel Services, and, with the help of the ship's chairmen, to fiU every job aboard SlU-contracted vessels with Union members whenever possible. Takes Time to Get Clinic Card Recertified Bosun Robert Butts receives his renewed clinic card from Head­ quarters SIU clinic secretary Florence Penny. During his month-long stay at Headquarters as a bosun in the recertification program, Brother Butts took the time to renew his clinic card. SIU clinics provide free physicals for all Union members, so Seafarers waiting to ship out in a port where the SIU maintains a clinic, should check their clinic card and have it renewed if it is near expiration. West Gulf Ports Council Holds Annual Dinner in Houston Thei West Gulf Ports of the Maritime Trades Department held their Tenth Annual Dinner in Houston, Tex. recently. After the dinner, representatives from labor, management and government heard a number of speakers, including Congresswoman Barbara Jordan (D-Tex.) pictured in the photo on the right, discuss the Oil Bill and other issues of importance to all concerned with America's merchant marine. Among the other Port Council members and guests addressing the dinner were SIU Vice-President Paul Drozak, Congressman Bob Eckhardt (D-Tex.), Secretary-Treasurer of the MTD Peter McGavin, Secretary-Treasurer of the Texas State AFL-CIC Sherman Fricks and Houston's Mayor Fred Hofheinz, Jr. iciary Cards llim^iment-^^ Card for the Seafereis* iV#are Plans has been revised, and ail Seafarers must fill out a revised card and mail it to the Welfare Plan Office. Bdlow is a sample copy of the new card. These revised cards are available in ail Union halls and on board SlU-contraded ships. They are preaddressed to the Welfare Plan Office, and no postage is nec^ry if they are mailed within the continental U,S. Be sure to nu out both sides of the card, and to prtitt aU mfbrnmtion Do not leave any |^ace Uimk—if a section does not apply to you, enter the word • 'fiwMfwnt-eeoeSdary <ard ^^ ('• :• •\ 'i- Brooklyn, N.Y. 1121$ f—I I—I K«!»Ecs:o»ie 'BO .. . 4' > i— tolBOUtMTIAt , .."WW . . f. ! SMiiwof.-'; , .. :• Nwr-ito,. t-rs eivv prrsTi OM offilrtft ' Oatt iolfcMiatf dMiaMian Miti todtteMfiOprmidKS af mklrt»lur»y ttwgM. U«N«nt Mi<Whrlniti»l • Retotiohship. ' • 'wdwAtuwt j |Soo I 1 1 • riwwAue ' -" . ' ' Ooutfiter ' Oi iti of Bir h • \ Vow Month Dry ;vv: .. , 1 I «a OilOld mihdOMfjiwi MWtew OMI,0^ "iOiiaBr Page 12 Seafarers Log . TV'r, r-i - Sooua-jNiimv?.-. wKT '"''"XM •• fint Y««rofStU, IBU Emptovmenti •Moi';' Onv• • Tnae ' ^pwilant Md imk, > ^ or pt ,«iy,.ni, iniii,lireiw uw»»f th,Swtww "None." This revised £ttrollmen^Bendidary Card lepb^ other Be^efici^ Cards on file. Also, if yon have not forwarded copies of your marriage certificate and the birth certificates of all of ybar unnmrned chadren to the plan office, take the time now to mail them to: Seaibiers W 275 2dth Street, Brooklyn, ^^N^ Without these cen^tgt^ s^ you iii«bt make wUl be Relayed.: 1. 'Vt miT �M-j-j. w.j»i5sgg U: AiS! .•ft # Recently Recertified Bosun "Big Otto" Pederson (right) on deck with Seafarer Tom Baker ready to take on stores. Deck delegate AB Aden Ezell Jr. (center) tells AB Ed Spooner it doesn't hurt a bit as Dr. Manuel Alvarez administers the first of seven shots needed for the trip. •I' --W f m.' % LASH Sam Houston Embarks on Maiden Voyage Joining her LASH sisterships, the Stonewall Jackson and Robert E. Lee, the 893-foot containership Sam Houston (Waterman) embarired on her overseas maiden voyage to the Mideast and Southeast Asia after a payoff at Pier 36 in Brooklyn, N.Y. recently. On her first trip oversras, she offloaded her 89 barges in the walled Red Sea port of Jidda, Saudi Arabia near Mecca and also at the Iranian port of Bandar Abbas in the Persian Gulf on her way to India. The 22-knot ship, which has a 18,500 mile cnrisin^ radius, crewed up in New Orieans. I ;j! HI •n f] •' J/ •<2-'t ' '-'1^ -i?: At dock, movable shipboard crane aft lowers lighter barge into water. Bow view of the containership Sam Houston shows her sleek lines while tied up at Pier 36, Brooklyn, N.Y. «« QMED engine delegate Gary J. Bryant checks automated console gauges. pj^^gy graduate OS Tom Baker gives Nurse Norma Vorga some medical information before sailing to the Mideast. January, 1975T". ^ ^ • if:'''V- • �ASHORE i;;-k; ---W-. Tegucigalpa, Honduras Following the devastating effects of Hurricane Fifi here, SlU-contrarted Delta Line ships carried cargo gratis to victims in this beleaguered country. Below is a letter of appreciation from the U.S. ambassador to Honduras, Phillip V. Sanchez to the line's president, Capt. J. W. Clark: ... I can t tell you how grateful I was to receive a copy of your letter to Honduras Consul Alejandro Paz Barnica outlining the assistance to be provided by Delta Steamship Lines, Inc. My first reaction was to say 'God bless you and Delta Steamship Lines.' My second reaction was to write this letter. . . But I must hurry to tell you sincerely that I have never felt such a sudden welling of pride as I have recently in observing the outpouring of help from the United States to a friendly neighbor in trouble. In addition, however, the specific resources such as those of Delta Steamship Lines are particularly needed. Air­ planes, as you know, are expensive and relatively inefficient means of providing the massive, long term aid that this country now must have. Thus, yours is a timely and indispensable contribution." Governors Island, N.Y. The Coast Guard's International Ice Patrol on Aug. 13 ended its second heaviest iceberg season since the patrol started in 1912. The success of the 1974 patrol was attributed to the cooperation of many ships, especially those which reported iceberg sightings and sea surface temperatures. Reporting of the tempera­ tures is crucial as it helps to predict how long icebergs will live. Long Beach, Calif. To prevent ship collisions off the coast of Southern California, the Coast Guard established shipping lanes in the Gulf of Santa Catalina on Jan. 1. The miles-wide lanes will be used by vessels entering and leaving Los AngelesLong Beach Harbor from the south. New York Daily average number of merchant ships plotted in the Coast Guard's Auto­ mated Mutual Assistance Vessel Rescue System (AMVER) was over 2,000 monthly September through November. The worldwide program asked ships 24 hours out to give radio positions so they can rapidly aid in the search and rescue of other ships in trouble. In October AMVER helped in 119 emergencies, 46 medical cases, 23 disabled vessels, 16 each of ship sinkings and downed aircraft, 11 men overboard, six overdue ships and one fire at sea. t Piney Point U.N.'s International Labor Organization (ILO) liaison officer Harold Dunning paid a visit recently here to observe instruction methods, especially in the Reading Lab.and Study Skills Program at the Lundeberg School. Detroit Sailing on the four upper Great Lakes could be extended to 11 months by the 1976-77 season and for the full year in 1978, according to a study by the Great Lakes Commission's Winter Navigation Board. Lonchn Lloyd's Register of Shipping statistics say that last year was the second succes­ sive year for a drop in merchant ship tonnage lost at sea. The top peacetime loss was in 1971 when more than a million gross tons were lost. In 1972, 949,000 tons foundered and in 1973, 92(^000 went down. ill. The Galveston (Sea-Land), which Is on a regular run to Alaska, is shown here tied-up at the docks at Anchorage. Seafarer Bill Calefato spent 18 months on the Galveston. ' William Calefato: Man 6f To SIU members who have been sail­ ing for 20 years or more the name Wil­ liam Calefato may sound very familiar, even if he was never on a ship with many of them. For, as readers of the LOG over the past 20 years or so might tell you, the name William Calefato has appeared over many, many stories, on everything from a peanut butter shortage and the "crisis" it brought about on a ship, to the "slickie boys" in Pusan, Korea who are fond of fleecing tourists and seamen. Seafarer William Calefato began sail­ ing with the SIU in 1951. Prior to that he had been working in a shipyard in California repairing and building ships. Originally from New York, he served in the Army during World War II, and after his discharge began working in the shipyard. Seafarer Calefato became interested in shipping through his brother Joe, who was sailing on a hospital ship which was being converted to a troop carrier. He joined his brother on that ship (as an oiler) and has been sailing in the engine department ever since. That first ship he was on was the St. Olaf, a Liberty ship that transported GFs home from the Aleutian Islands and brought replacements from Seattle. On his first trip aboard her, the St. Olaf was caught in a big tidal wave which wrecked a brick lighthouse ashore and caused other extensive damage. It ^as quite an indoctrination for the novice. Calefato stayed on the St. Olaf \yhen she began making foreign runs to Yoko­ hama. He calls it a "turning point" for him because it was the "first foreign country I'd seen, and it was our former enemy." While ashore in Yokohama, Calefato began exploring his first foreign pprt in the way that later on would lead ham to write many stories for the LOG. , Seafarer Cialefato also wanted to find out in Yokohama if the stories he'd al­ ways heard about how wild sailors were in port were true. He says that ex^pt for a few "exhibitionists" the stories were "just plain lies and stupidity." He says Seafarers are just plain "woriqpg stiffs." He took many photos of the peoplej and sought out other aspects of Japanese culture. After staying on the beach for a period of time, Calefato resumed ship­ ping in 1951. He joined the SIU at the Union's old Headquarters on Beaver Street in New York. His first SIU ship was the Royal Oak, and after staying on her awhile, he finally decided that "sailing was a good way to live." He says he "did not want to punch a clock." While on the Royal Oak he wrote.|^s Washington, D.C. The Maritime Administration reports that between 26 to 112 LNG ships would be required to carry the changing U.S. energy needs in the near future depending on LNG production, nuclear power supply and the de-sulfurization ofcoal. Adiak, Alaska Ship's chairman Recertified Bosun William L. Tillman last month answered questions of the 15 Seafarers present at the crew's meeting aboard the USNS Mission Santa Ynez (Hudson Waterways) about what the SIU is doing at Piney Point and at Headquarters while the vessel headed for a San Francisco payoff. Previously in Affiak, Alaska, the ship's master, Capt. C. W. Henderson and Chief Steward L. J. Crane wished a Happy Thanksgiving to ship's officers and Seafarers before a dinner of oyster cocktail, herring bits, cream of tomato soup, crab salad, roast Young Tom Turkey with oyster dressing and giblet gravy, roast prime ribs of beef au jus, glazed baked Virginia ham with raisin sauce, brocolli and asparagus spears, snowflake potatoes, cauliflower, corn, hot pumpkin, mince­ meat and French apple pies, white layer cake, hot Parker House rolls and after dinner mints. Geneva, Switzerland An agreement has been reached between the U.N.'s International Labor Office and the Universal Postal Union on the identification of seamen's mail. An international symbol will be adopted in the form of a label to be placed on the seafarers' mail. The printed labels will soon be distributed to seamen and postal authorities. Seafarer Darin Cole, a graduate of tfie Harry Lundeberg School, shipped on the Galveston as an ordinary seaman. Seafarer Calefato said that Cole, was "doing a good job," and that a "voyage to Anchorage, and attending to all duties aboard, is a good initiation to the seafaring life." Page 14 Seafarers Log , �The master of the SV c ,?n Dec, U Ca™ c"""" «" Pleases v 'I Want tn *u ^®wart wmt "" you to JQ sn " by •, i /WAm# firs, sloo: for ^ T^_ fjt I fSHaC l^± y o 96t On© """V'osetone /-I . Co °=<"-Se W Al"^°''^"'P°rt «CO, ln#©rAC#C aspect of the cr<>uy' ?' Seafarer Calefatr. iT comicaJ ^ouW print ^one he wrote four stf ^ ^^9 O ^^ys found it munh y*"®® about it." • -^nd. *" fy tell, --S'^of'^£:r"be.oo..ro Northampton Enai eat in ®^^P' Ga/v ®ost re"'"aWng^ fii 'be b^efe ^bb tbepZTl problems of <ioaf ^"P Pot", to th> • ®^out the cr^^ . ^oiy-can "'bbPPwio gt "fi beffls abou, "'bar inTeS?. T. o 5C n / ' aral oflierports ""bay and siv- ^?<*orage. Alasta So" ^'''''® ""n to .His s.o"es are intere ,• "™'afi "itb "beae are often funny, ffg and very p ® ^'"om writine mH understandine of tT a good ^If^rto has other int^ Photography and .6e .^e^oftel" 7"° k'±!" « "" -be St'"'."''™« ^ raany of his sfories wer^ ^"d, he „ of a "ioS" / ^e ^y Photographs Ph^r ^^oompanied ®."ow makes his hnm ^ bachelor a passion!,eTobb^ ?^T"b^ baa" beS^ ™Wa wori/ng „boffle'" Seadfe). He 40 yea«. b°bby for h.^. ^a j^t/./banty ?toS' "'^blcb Met?/—'b.beSSs'^^''®-'4Wer '" ^'bba. Jorl^^rr,•itf'' ®ack in the J930'c K ;,,!? ; he says thm^ ® °0 'ens of buJt camera, pursued anintle!. "D ^ i? ^psUc'aZ r3s^d>?='a Cc #N the iinH . ^rd-one-half reports being S'h'' that master (Canf D ? ^ °or foreien off? . ^'ng your attention °^^he operations of the n / demanding reon'- ^h/s beaut/fui thre^foo^^ —— «iuu cne ^'re, wefel,,-, .^^and (be ^«s'imeson,e. Deba HOT has in pounds of " aafled 'mm f company'* ^'^h voyage #i of th vovaL hJ ^he SS Delta 'hose turllL''^ your efforts anH ^he """"budon to .he s„. y associated (be LtSn't «P^er,!S! ' 'e«er1,^ profession nod o. "' 'bfs tvne "nrganization that : At;:,.d<. aV- % ' ^ . _ •; (be Gaff „, —~-r~ '"'""-«~""st^':r«r--'-- b"°"f tt b ~ f SSSK.'E'S'S' £5^5 «SSSfe'« ggs-g^ »2;KS^" ~.1T tt' enlaiga. ^'^'P -\'' A -T l®ias ^ ttssi BSv' li iliiiliiiiisf; luary, 1975 <»ti<^ toe Anil " V * �Gambling Gains All net gains from gambling must be reported as income. However, if more was lost than gained during the year, the losses are not deductible, but simply cancel out the gains. April 15, 1975, is the deadline for filing Federal income tax returns. As is customary at this time of year, the SIV Accounting Department has prepared the following detailed tax guide to assist SlU men in filing their returns on incortie earned in 1974. •/ I Who Must FUe Every Seafarer who is a citizen or resident of the United States, whether an adult or minor must file a return if you are: And your gross income is at least: Single or are a widow or widower, and are under 65 $2,050 Single or are a widpw or widower, and are 65 or older 2,800 Single, can be claimed as a dependent on your par­ ent's return, and have tax­ able dividends, interest or other unearned income 750 Married filing jointly, liv­ ing together at end of tax year (or at date of death of husband or wife), both are under 65 2,800 Married filing jointly, liv­ ing together at end of tax year (or at date of death of husband or wife), one is 65 or older 3,550 Married filing jointly, liv­ ing together at end of tax year (or at date of death of husband or wife), both are 65 or older 4,300 Married filing separate return, or married, but not living together at end of tax year 750 A person with income from sources within U.S. possessions 750 Self-employed and your net earnings from self-em­ ployment were at least $400. If income tax was withheld even though you are not required to file a return, you should file to get a refund. When To FUe Tax retiims have to be filed by April 15, 1975. However, the April 15 dead­ line is waived in cases where a seaman is at sea. In such instances, the seaman must file his return at the first oppor­ tunity, along with an affidavit stating the reason for delay. How To Pay Make check or money order payable to "Internal Revenue Service" for full amount on line 23. Write your Social Security number on your check or money order: If line 23 is less than $1, do not pay. Rounding Off To Whole Dollars The money items on your return and schedules may be shown in whole dol­ lars. This means that you eliminate any amount less than 50 cents, and increase any amount from 50 cents through 99 cents to the next higher dollar. Advantages of A Joint Return Generally it is advantageous for a married couple to file a joint return. There are benefits in figuring the tax on a joint return which often result in a lower tax than would result from sep­ arate returns. 1. 'S:' • Changes in Marital Status If you are married at the end of 1974, you are considered married for the enI Page 16 tire year. If you are divorced or legally separated on or before the end of 1974, you are considered single for the entire year. If your wife or husband died dur­ ing 1974 you are considered married for the entire year. Generally in such a case, a joint return may be filed for the year. You may also be entitled to the benefits of a joint return for the two years following the death of your hus­ band or wife. ^ U.S. citizens with foreign addresses except A.P.O. and F.P.O. and those ex­ cluding income under Section 911 or 931, should file with the Internal Rev­ enue Service Center, 11601 Roosevelt Boulevard, Philadelphia, Pa. 19155. , Note: // you move to a new ad­ dress after filing your return and you are expecting a refund, be sure to file a change of address with the post office where you moved from. Unless you do this, the post office cannot send your check on to your new address. the other contributors file a declaration that they will not claim the dependent that year. Credit For Excess Social Security (FICA) Tax Paid If a total of more than $772.20 of Social Security (PICA) tax was with­ held from the wages of either you or your wife because one or both of you worked for more than one employer, you may claim the excess over $772.20 as a credit against your income tax. Tax Credit For Retirement Income A tax credit is allowed for individuals against retirement income such as rents, dividends and earnings at odd jobs. However, an adjustment must be made in this credit for Social Security benefits. Dividend Income If a seaman has dividend income from stocks he can exclude the first $100 from his gross income. If a joint return is filed and both husband and wife have dividend in­ come, each one may exclude $100 of dividends from their gross income. Exemptions Each taxpayer is entitled to a per­ Welfare, Pension and Vacation Benefits sonal exemption of $750 for himself, Benefits received from the SIU Wel$750 for his wife, an additional $750 if he is over 65 and another $750 if he ' fare Plan do not have to be reported as income. is blind. The exemptions for age and Payments received from the SIU Pen­ blindness apply also to a taxpayer's sion Plan are includable as income on wife, and can also be claimed by both the tax return of those pensioners who of them. retire with a normal pension. There is In cases where a man's wife lives in a special retirement income tax credit a foreign country, he can still claim to be calculated on Schedule R which the $750 exemption for her. is to be attached to the return. In addition a taxpayer can claim Pensioners under 65 who receive a $750 for each child, parent, grandpar-' disability are entitled to claim an adjust­ ent, brother, brother-in-law, sister, sis­ ment for the sick pay exclusion. How­ ter-in-law, and each uncle, aunt, neph­ ever, all disability pension payments re­ ew or niece dependent on him, if he ceived after age 65 are taxable in the provides more than one-half of their same manner as a normal pension. support during the calendar year. The Vacation pay received from the Sea­ dependent must have less than $750 farers Vacation Plan is taxable income income and live in the U.S., Canada, in the same manner as wages. Mexico, Panama or the Canal Zone. A child under 19, or a student over 19 can earn over $750 and still count Death Benefit Exclusion as a dependent if the taxpayer provides If you receive pension payments as more than one-half of his support. a beneficiary of a deceased employee, The law also enables a seamen who and the employee had received no re­ is contributing more than ten percent of tirement pension payment, yo': may be the support of a dependent to claim an entitled to a death benefit exclusion of exemption for that individual, provided up to $5,000. Income Averaging A Seafarer who has an unusually large amount of taxable income for 1974 may be able to reduce the total amount of his tax by using the income averaging method. This method permits a part of the unusually large amount of taxable income to be taxed in lower brackets, resulting in a reduction of the over-all amount of tax due. Deductions Should You Use the Standard Deduc­ tion (line 45(b)) or Itemize Your De­ ductions (line 45(a))? You must decide whether to take the standard deduction or to itemize your actual deductions for charitable contri­ butions, medical expenses, interest, taxes, etc. Because the standard deduc­ tion varies at different income levels, it will generally be helpful to follow these guidelines based on your adjusted gross income (line 15). (If married and filing separately, use one-half of the following dollar amounts. Arid be sure to use only the total of your own deductions.) If line 15 is less than $8,667 and your itemized deductions are less than $1,300, find your tax in Tax Tables 1-12 which give you the benefit of the standard deduction. If your deductions exceed $1,300, itemize them. If line 15 is between $8,667 and $13,333 and your itemized deduc­ tions are over 15 percent of line 15, itemize them. If under 15 percent of line 15, take the standard deduction. If line 15 is over $13,333 and yoiir itemized deductions are over $2,00(1, itemize them. If they are $2,000 or lesS, take the standard deduction. If you have income other than earned income and could be claimed as a dependent on your parent's return be sure to read the blocked instruction under "Tax—Credits—Payments" in your IRS instructions. Interest Interest paid to banks and individuals on loans, mortgages, etc., is deductible. Taxes In general, you can deduct: personal property taxes, real estate taxes, state or local retail sales taxes, state gasoliriie taxes and state and local income taxes actually paid within the year. You can­ not deduct: Federal excise taxes, Fedr eral Social Security taxes, hunting arid dog licenses, auto inspection fees, tags, drivers licenses, alcoholic beverages, cigarette and tobacco taxes, water taxes and taxes paid by you for another person. Contributions Any taxpayer can deduct up to 50 percent of adjusted gross income for contributions to charities, educational institutions and hospitals. In the case of other contributions a 20 percent limi­ tation applies. Do Not Deduct Gift^ ToRclativcs, friends, or other persons. Social clubs, labor unions, or chambe^^s of commerce. Foreign organizations, organizations operated for personal profit or or­ ganizations whose, purpose is to get people to vote for new laws or changes in old laws. Continued on Page 17 Seafarers Log �: •••' 'is Continued from Page 16 Medical and Dental Expenses All expenses over three percent of adjusted gross income for doctor and dental bills, hospital bills, medical and hospital insurance, nurse care and simi­ lar costs can be deducted. Other such costs include such items as eyeglasses, ambulance service, transportation to doctors' offices, rental of wheelchairs and similar equipment, hearing aids, ar­ tificial limbs and corrective devices. However, if the Seafarer is reim­ bursed by the Seafarers Welfare Plan for any of these costs, such as family, hospitd and surgical expenses, he can­ not deduct the whole bill, only that part in excess of the benefits paid by the Plan. All expenses over one percent of ad­ justed gross income for drugs and medicine can be deducted. The deduc­ tible portion is then combined with other medical and dental expenses which are subject to the normal three percent rule. In figuring your deduction, you can deduct an amount equal to one-half of the insurance premiums, premiums paid for medical care for yourself, your wife, and dependents. The maximum amount deductible is $150. The other one-half, plus any excess over the $150 limit is deductible subject to the normal three percent rule. Household and Dependent Care Services If you paid someone to take care of a dependent so you (and your spouse if married) could work or find work, you may be able to deduct up to $400 a month. / The expense must be for the follow­ ing persons who lived in your home as members of your family: (1) Your dependent under 15 years old who can be claimed as an exemp­ tion. Many Seafarers will need only short Form 1040A or Form 1040 in filing their 1974 returns. Schedules and forms that may be required in addition to Form 1040 include the following, which you may obtain from an Internal Rev­ enue Service office, and at many banks and post offices: Schedule A & B iox itemized deduc­ tions and dividend and interest in­ come*; Schedule C for income from a per­ sonally owned business; Schedule D for income from the sale or exchange of capital assets; Schedule E for income from pen­ sions, annuities, rents, royalties, part­ nerships, estates, trusts, etc.; Schedule F for income from farming; Schedule G for income averaging; Schedule R for retirement income credit; Schedule SE for reporting net earn­ ings from self-employment; and Form 1040-ES for making estimated tax payments. Some specialized forms available only at Internal Revenue Service offices are: Form 1310, Statement of Claimant to Refund Due Deceased Taxpayer; Form 2106, Employee Business Ex­ penses; Form 2120, Multiple Support Decla­ ration; Form 2210, Underpayment of Esti­ mated Tax by Individuals; January, 1975 (2) A dependent who could not care for himself because of mental or physi­ cal illness. This must be a person you could claim as an exemption except for the fact that he received $750 or more -of income. See instruction for Exemp­ tions above. (3) Your spouse who could not care for himself because of mental or physi­ cal illness. You can deduct expenses for the services of a maid or cook but not for the services of a chauffeur, bartender, or gardener. The full amount you paid to a nursery school is dependent care expense, even if the school gave your child lunch. But school expenses you paid for a child in the first or higher grade are not. Generally, except for a cousin, no deduction shall be allowed for employment related expenses paid to an individual related to you or your spouse or paid to dependent household members. The expense must be for services in your home, with one exception. You can deduct the cost of services outside your home for a dependent under 15 years of age, who can be claimed as your exemption. In this case, the amount you can deduct is limited to: (1) $200 a month for one such indi­ vidual. (2) $300 a month for two such indi­ viduals. Your 1974 Tax Form Form 2440, Sick-Pay Exclusion; Form 2441, Expenses for Household and Dependent Care Services; Form 3468, Computation of Invest­ ment Credit; Form 3903, Moving Expense Ad­ justment; Form 4136, Computation of Credit for Federal Tax on Gasoline, Special Fuels, and Lubricating Oil. * Schedule B must be completed and at­ tached to your return if your income from either dividends or interest ex­ ceeds $400.00. IRS will figure your tax if your in­ come on line 15 is $20,000 or less, was only from wages, salary and tips, divi­ dends, interest, pensions and annuities, and you want to take the standard de­ duction. All you do is: 1. Place your name and address label on your return, or fill in name, address, and Social Security number. Also fill in County of Residence and occupation. On a joint return, show names, numbers and occupations of both husband and wife. If you are married, give numbers of both you and your spouse even though you file separately. 2. Fill in lines 1 through 7. 3. Check box(es) on line 8 if you want to participate in the presidential election campaign fund "check-off." 4. Fill in lines 9 through 15, lines 17, 19, 21a, b, and d, if necessary. Answer the foreign accounts question after line 65.. 5. On a joint return, show your and your spouse's income separately on the dotted line to the left of the line 15 entry space. 6. Sign your return. Both you and your spouse must sign a joint return. 7. File on or before April 15, 1975. IRS will then figure your tax and send you a refund check if you paid too much or bill you if you did not pay enough. Note: If you have a retirement in­ come credit, IRS will figure that also. Just attach Schedule R after you have answered the question for columns A and B, and filled in lines 2 and 5. Then write RIC on line 17 of Form 1040. Short Form 1040A Short Form 1040A—This short form is the simplest tax return. You may generally use it if all your '74 income was from wages and salary and you had no more than $400 of dividends pr (3) $400 a month for three or more such individuals. If your spouse or dependent (other than a dependent under 15 who can be claimed as an exemption) was physi­ cally or mentally unable to care for himself and received income or disa­ bility payments during 1974, you have to reduce your monthly expense as follows: (1) Dependent—Subtract $750 from the adjusted gross income and disability payments the dependent received dur­ ing 1974. Divide the balance by the number of months you incurred these expenses. Then subtract the results from your monthly dependent expenses. (2) Spouse—Divide disability pay­ ments your spouse received during 1974 by the number of months you incurred expenses for your spouse. Then subtract the result from your monthly expenses incurred for your spouse. Disability payment means payment (other than a gift) received because of physical or mental condition which is not included in income. For example, workmen's or veterans' disability com­ pensation, private health and accident insurance. If your adjusted gross income (line 15, Form 1040) was more than $18,000, you have to reduce your monthly expenses by dividing one-half of the amount over $18,000 by 12 (number of months in your tax year). For example, if your adjusted gross income was $20,400, you would re­ duce your monthly expenses by $100 ($20,400 less $18,000-5-2 = $1,200+ 12=$100). If you were married for all or part of the year, be sure to take into account the adjusted gross income of both you and your spouse for the time you were married. Requirements for married taxpayers: (7) If you were married at the end of 1974, you and your spouse must file a I •il 41 if 'jj 'f': Continued on Page 18 $400 of interest. A joint Form 1040A may be filed by you and your wife if your combined income meets the above tests. Disadvantages of Form 1040A: (a) You can take only the standard deduc­ tion—^you can't itemize. (b) An employee may be entitled to deductions for unreimbursed traveling, transportation, or "outside salesman" expenses in connection with his work, even if he uses the standard deduction. These are lost on Form 1040A. (c) There's no way to claim certain credits— • retirement income credit • investment credit • foreign tax credit • credit from a regulated investment company • gas tax credit for nonhighway use • credit for payments of estimated tax (d) You can't claim an exclusion for sick pay under a wage continuation plan. (e) You can't deduct moving ex­ penses where you changed jobs or were ^ transferred by your employer. (f) You lose the right to income av­ erage. Furthermore, you cant use Form 1040A if you received capital gain divi­ dends or nontaxable distributions (re­ turn of capital)^—or if you had an interest in a foreign bank account. Page 17 :3 •I t/i �^1^-1 1. Continued from Page 17 joint return for the year to claim the deduction. (2) K you were married during the time you paid the expenses; (a) Both you and your spouse must have either worked full time or have been looking for a job, or (b) Your spouse had to be unable to care for himself because of mental or physical illness. Use Form 2441 to figure your deduc­ tion and attach the completed form to your return. Enter your deduction on line 32, Schedule A. Union Dues Dues and initiation fees paid to labor organizations and most union assess­ ments can be deducted. minimum educational requirements for your job, trade, or business. Education that is part of a course of study that will lead to your getting a new trade or business. Other—Under "Miscellaneous De­ ductions," you can deduct several other types of expenses such as: (ilost of safety equipment, small tools, and supplies used in your job. Dues to unions, professional organiza­ tions, chambers of commerce. Cost of business entertainment. Fees you paid to employment agencies to get a job. Gambling losses, but only , up to the amoimt you won. Necessary expenses connected with producing or collecting income or for maipaging or protecting property held for producing income. Casnalfy and Theft Loss(es) If you had property that Was stolen Reportiag Your Income or damaged by fire, storm, car accident, You have to report all income in shipwreck, etc., you may be able to de­ whatever form received (money, propduct your loss or part of it. In general. erty^ services, etc.), unless it is exempt. Schedule A can be used to report a Examples are given below. casualty or theft loss. On property used Examples of Income You Must Report: only for personal purposes you can de­ Wages, salaries, bonuses, commis­ duct only the amount over any insur­ sions, fees, and tips. ance or other reimbursements plus $100 Dividends. (if a husband and wife owned the prop­ erty jointly but file separate returns, both have to subtract $100 from their part of the loss). A major tax beef by seamen is that Miscellaneous Deductions I normally taxes are not withheld on Contributions to Candidates for Pub­ learnings in the year they earned the lic Office, Itemized Deduction — You 1 money, but in the year the payoff took may claim an itemized deduction on line 33, Schedule A, or a tax credit on For example, a seaman who signed line 52, Form 1040, but you cannot > on for a five month trip in September, claim both, for political contributions. ^1973, paying off in January, 1974, If you elect to claim an itemized de­ would have all the five months' earnings duction on line 33, Schedule A, the appear on his 1974 W-2 even though amount of the deduction entered may his actual 1974 earnings might be less not exceed $50 ($100 if you are mar­ than those in 1973. ried and file a joint return). Just write There are ways to minimize the im­ "political contribution" on this line pacts of this situation. For example, (you need not identify the person or on the ship in 1973, the Seafarer political party) next to the amount of undoubtedly took draws and may have the contribution. ,ent allotments home. These can be re­ Expenses for Education — You can ported as 1973 income. generally deduct expenses for: Unfortunately, this raises another Education that helps you keep up or im­ ompiication. The seaman who reports prove skills you must have in your these earnings in 1973 will not have a present job, trade or business. -2 (withholding statement) covering Education that your employer said you em; He will have to list all ^lotments, must have or the law or regulations raws and slops on the tax return and say you must have, to keep your ixplain why he doesn't have a W-2 for present salary or job. hem. Furthermore, since no lax will Do Not Deduct Expenses For— have been withheld on these earnings in Education that you need to meet the Earned income from sources outside U.S. (See Form 2555.) Earnings (interest) from savings and loan associations, mutual savings banks, credit unions, etc. Interest on tax refunds. Interest on bank deposits, bonds, notes. Interest on U.S. Savings Bonds. Interest on arbitrage bonds issued after Oct. 9, 1969, by State and local governments. Profits from businesses and profes­ sions. Your share pf profits from partner­ ships and small business corporations. Pensions, annuities, endowments. Supplemental annuities under the Railroad Retirement Act (but not reg­ ular Railroad Retirement Act benefits). Profits from the sale or exchange of real estate, securities, or other property. Rents and royalties. Your share of estate or trust income. Alimony, separate maintenance or support payments received from and deductible by your husband (wife). Prizes and awards (contests, raffles, etc.). Refunds of State and local taxes (principal amounts) if deducted in a prior year and resulted in tax benefits. Embezzled or other illegal income. Examples of Income You Do Not Report: Disability retirement payments and other benefits paid by the Veterans Administration. Dividends on veterans' insurance. Life insurance sums received at a person's death. Workmen's compensation, insurance, damages, etc., for injury or sickness. Interest on certain State and munici­ pal bonds. Federal Social Security benefits. Gifts, money or Other property you inherited or that was willed to you. Insurance repayments that were more than the cost of your normal living ex­ penses if you lost the use of your home because of fire or other casualty (repay­ ment of the amount you spent for nor­ mal living expenses must be reported as income). Declaration of Estimated Tax Every citizen of the United States or resident of the United States, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, Guam and Ameri­ , can Samoa shall make a declaration of his (her) estimated tax if his (her) total . • ' i estimated tax is $100 or more and he 1973, he will have to pay the full tax < (she): them with his return, at 14 percent or (1) Can reasonably expect to re­ upwards, depending on his tax bracket.;;. ceive more than $500 from sources The earnings will show up on hisf other than wages subject to withhold­ 1974 W-2. The seaman then, on his| ing; or, 1974 return would have to explain thatl (2) Can reasonably expect gross in­ he had reported some of his earnings ini come to exceed— 1973 and paid taxes on them. He would| (a) $20,000 for a single individual, get a tax refund accordingly. a head of a household, or a widow or In essence, the seaman would pay! widower entitled to the special rates; taxes twice on the same income and geti (b) $20,000 for a married individ­ a refund a year later. While this wiili ual entitled to file a joint declaration save the seaman some tax money in the' with his wife (her husband), but only if long run, it means he is out-of-pocket his wife (her husband) has not received on some of his earnings for a full year wages for the taxable year; until he gets refunded. (c) $20,000 for a married person This procedure would also undoubt­ living apart from husband or wife; edly cause Internal Revenue to examine (d) $10,000 for married individual his returns^ smce The iii^^ reported entitled to file a joint declaration with would not coincide with the totals on his his wife (her husband), but only if both W-2 forms. ^ he (she) and his wife (her husband) That raises the question, is this pro­ have received wages for the jtaxable cedure justified? It is justified only if a i year; or, seaman had very little income in one (e) $5,000 for a married individual year and very considerable income the not entitled to file a joint declaration next. Otherwise the tax saving is minor with his wife (her husband). and probably not worth the headache. • See Form 1040—^ES for details. SS Arthur Middleton Crew Holds Meeting Aboard Ship 1^: Ship's Committee (right) of the SS Arthur Middleton (Waterman) gets together in the vessel's recreation room after docking in Brooklyn, N.Y. on Dec. 9. They are, seated from left: Joseph Lugan, engine delegate; Recertified Bosun Edward Wallace, Chief Steward Clyde H. Lanier, and Hollis Johnson, chief electrician! Standing are Robert Merritt, deck delegate (left) and James Noonan, steward delegate. Also, before the payoff aboard the C-4 ship SlU Patrolman Teddy Babkowski holds shipboard meeting (top left), telling the Seafarers that the Oil Imports Bill was up for a crucial Senate vote and that more SPAD funds help to carry on the vital fight for passage of this important piece of legislation. The ship is on the run to India. Page 18 Seafarers Log V • y-'t'-i, i —> r I •' �i- —- • Ready for Next Round PRESERN^I©y.i IT,'-.- '•"- \ -'''''' ' , '' ,. -I would like to thank the Seafarers Pension Plan for their J l^cfc action in okaying my apjplication for retirement. And. ® lirtunediate receipt of my first pension check was an added ihottds;: #!?•! 1 •'>.1 _ .7 , _/ Pensioner Gives iAdvice Sf am n retired member of the SltJ and since I have gone on " snsion I have often thought about the tough, old days back pn Beaver St. in New York when the Union was young. From those days to the present, I have watched with pride as the f Union grew ttnd ohif Wages increased and pension and welfare ^•^'Was instituted. The Union has come along way and it is still growing. I hope that the young men just coming in realize what they have in P die SIU and see fit to take advantage of it. It was a pleasure growing with and working in an organiza'- .. •op tion like the SIU; - '•! " ' • ' ! • Fraternally, ' " Balfiinore,Md.P| I would like to take this opportunity to thank the SIU for the prompt attention given to the estate of my late brother. Seafarer Ancil E. Cunningham. I did not know diat my brother had designated me as beneficiary or that I would receive any \benefits. Everyone in the SIU was vety helpful to me while at the same time thorough in determining that I was the right Sincerdy, Marcella Bart^ Ohio U. " Junua^y 197S"' P'- Volume XXXVll. Ne. I Official Publication of the Seafarers Internat onal Union of North Aitierita, Atlantic, Quif. takes ana inland Waters Olstrlct. AFLCIO itive Board . = ;'\."Ex^Uttva all. President Paul Hall / - - -President • Cal Tanner. Executive Vtce-Ptesiaent Earl Shepard, Joe OiGiorfllo, Secreiary-Troasurer , Undsey Willmms, Vice-President Frank Dr£>28k. Vice-President ' Paul Drozak, Vice-President Published monthiy by Seafarers International Union. Atlantic, i?Gtilf?"taki»s and''lola»rtl':Waterii^t>lstriGt7:1kFt4Ci0/'e7!5:;Fottrth ^Avenue, Brooklyn, N.Y. llZSa^ -Tets 4119:6600.? Sedptrd^ C^ postage paid at Brooklyn, N.Y. 389 January, 1975 ! | » Fight for Oil Bill Continues The day after the U.S. Senate gave final Congressional approval to the En­ ergy Transportation Security Act, an edi­ torial appeared in the Wall Street Journal entitled "Shame on the Senate," which in part read; "This superboondoggle, which would require that at least 30 percent of oil imports be carried in American-flag ships by 1977, is nothing more than a colossal, inflationary gift to the maritime unions and shipbuilders." The same day an editorial in the New York Daily News read: "On Monday, the Senate approved one of the most blatant gouges in years. It is the atrocious bill requiring that 20 percent (and later 30) of all oil imported into the U.S. be shipped in American-made, Americanmanned vessels ... It is a grossly infla­ tionary handout to maritime unions and shipping interests, and a sellout of the public." 'A Washington Post editorial stated that if President Ford failed to veto the bill, "he will have accepted an important de­ feat in his fight against inflation. He will have led the way in destroying the tradi­ tion of an open market in ocean shipping at a time when the Arab oil producers are in a much stronger position than we to establish and exploit a captive market." The above editorial excerpts are pointedly representative of the literally hundreds of editorials and news articles which appeared in newspapers through­ out the country blasting the Energy Transportation Security Act during and immediately after the Congressional fight for the bill. This widespread editorial campaign, promoted by the multinational oil cartel, stirred an avalanche of controversy over the bill, creating tremendous pressure on Congress not to pass it, and ultimately President Ford not to sign it. The heavy pressure it caused in Con­ gress is reflected in the many months it took for the bill to get final approval; During this time, committees from both houses of Congress went through the ad­ vantages and publicized disadvantages of the bill with a fine tooth comb before sub­ mitting their well-investigated findings to the full House and Senate for a vote. After weighing the evidence presented and despite oil company pressure, Con­ gress voted decisively to adopt the bill solely on its merits in tertiis of the econ­ omy and national security. President Ford, on the other hand, vetoed the bill on grounds that it-was in­ flationary and "would adversely affect our foreign policy." Heavy pressure against the bill came from the Departments of State, Treasury, Agriculture and Defense which are notorious for their opposition to a strong U.S. merchant marine. The "inflationary" effect of the bill as determined in Congressional hearings translates into anywhere from a fraction of a cent to one cent rise per gallon in the price of imported oil. In return however, the bill would have created in excess of 200,000 man years of employment for American maritime workers and would have led to the de­ velopment of a long needed U.S.-flag tanker fleet. The bill would also have helped reverse our nation's dangerously growing balance of payments deficit by pumping money back into the sagging American economy instead of constantly paying out money that stays out of the country. The SIU will not be discouraged by this veto. We are already preparing to go back in for another round in the 94th Congress. And, we will not let up until a fair oil cargo preference bill is on the nation's lawbooks. Page 19 >> '1'-^ *•' '1 ' !• •p, V �•\ r Ships' iMeetings Digest of SlU OGDEN WILLAMETTE (Ogden Marine), November 17—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Robert Schwarz; Sec­ retary E. KeUy; Educational Director Wilkerson; Deck Delegate Martia Hammond; Engine Delegate A. J. Vogel; Steward Delegate S. A, Smith. Chairman held a discussion on donating to SPAD and those who are interested can write to Piney Point for information on upgrading. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Everything running smoothly. OGDEN WABASH (Ogden Ma­ rine), November 10—Chairman Recer­ tified Bosun M. Duet; Secretary H. Hastings; Educational Director G. Berger; Deck Delegate Robert Delmont; Engine Delegate Steve Crawford; Stew­ ard Delegate Ray Mann. Chairman held a discussion on reading points of inter­ est in the SEAFARERS LOG. Crewmembers are to go to their department delegate for department business. The ship's chairman is the Union representa­ tive on the ship. NQ disputed OT. Next port Philadelphia. ULTRASEA (Westchester Marine Shipping Co.), November 3—Chair­ man, Recertified Bostm Alfred Hanstvedt; Secretary J. Thomas; Educa­ tional Director H. Ware. Crewmembers talked about the importance of donat­ ing to SPAD. Some disputed OT in en­ gine department. All communications that were received were posted on bul­ letin board. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Next port Jacksonville. SEA-LAND McLEAN (Sea-Land Service), November 10—Chairman, Recertified Bosun David H. Berger; Secretary T. R. Goodman; Educational Director W. J. Duhnigan; Steward Dele­ gate Charles Williams. Chairman asked crewmembers to read and discuss issues in the SEAFARERS LOG. $10 in ships fxmd. No disputed OT. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Next port Rotterdam. OVERSEAS ALEUTIAN (Mari­ time Overseas), November 17— Chair­ man Clarence Burgo; Secretary L. D. Pierson; Educational Director D. Vagiadjides; Deck Delegate Thomas How­ ell; Engine Delegate Dennis Convey; Steward Delegate George Bronson. Some disputed OT in steward depart­ ment. Everything running smoothly. TRANSIDAHO (Puerto Rico Ma­ rine Operating), November 21—Chair­ man, Recertified Bosun R. Zaragoza; Secretary J. DeLise; Educational Di­ rector M. Beata. Some disputed OT in deck department. Everything running smoothly. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port Baltimore. GEORGE WALTON (Waterman Steamship), November 3-^hairman, Recertified Bosun George E. Annis; Secretary John H. Ratliff; Educational Director R. J. Lyle. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. TAMARA GUILDEN (Transport Commercial Corp.), November 17— Chairman, R. Christensen; Secretary N. Hatgimisios; Educational Director F. Rizzo; Engine Delegate H. P. Zukier. Information is available to all crewm^bers who are interested in Piney Point. $10 in ship's fund. Some dis­ puted OT in deck department. Every­ thing running smoothly. DELTA MAR (Delta Steamship), November 17—Chairman, Recertified Bosun R. Lambert; Secretary D. Col­ lins; Educational Director E. Synan; Steward Delegate Peter Hammel. $25.30 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. A vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. Next port Rio de Janeiro. BALTIMORE (Sea-Land Service), November 28— Chairman, Recertified Bosun S. Stockmarr; Secretary W. Nihem; Educational Director L. Hart; Deck Delegate H. Hansen. Chairman thanked crew for generous donations to TRANSCOLUMBIA (Hudson Wa­ library. $17.30 in ship's fund. No dis­ terways), November 3—Chairman, Re­ puted OT. A vote of thanks to the certified Bosun W. H. Wallace; Secre­ steward department for an excellent tary D. G. Chafin; Educational Direc­ Thanksgiving Dinner. Next port Eliza­ tor Harold Rapp. Chairman suggests beth. that all crewmembers should read the DELTA NORTE (Delta Steamship), SEAFARERS LOG and noted that November 17—Chairman, Recertified there were some very good articles in Bosun Homer O. Workman; Secretary the October issue. $20 in ship's fund. . Mike Dunn; Educational Director Clar­ Some disputed OT in deck and steward ence J, Hemby. Chairman suggested departments. Observed one minute of that all crewmembers. donate to SPAD. silence in memory of our departed $16 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. A brothers. vote of thanks to the steward departPANAMA (Sea-Land Service), No­ •ment for a job well done. Next port vember 3—Chairman, Recertifi^ Bo­ New Orleans. sun Arthur Beck; Secretary Ceasar F. SAM HOUSTON (Waterman Steam­ Blanco; Educational Director O. Stor- ship), November 24—Chairman,. Re­ ness; Deck Delegate Joseph E. Lujan; certified Bosim Otto Pedersen; Sec­ Engine Delegate George S. Byoff; Stew­ retary Michael Tott^i; Educational ard Delegate Curtis L. Brodnax. Bosim Director Phillip A. Painter; Deck Dele­ mentioned oil bill and suggests that all gate Aden Ezell, Jr.; Engine Delegate crewmembers donate to SPAD. No dis­ Gary J. Bryant; Steward Delegate Amputed OT., Everything running smooth­ brosio Fachini. No disputed OT. A vote ly. Next port Elizabeth. of thanks to Gary Bryant for carrying the mail and fo the steward department YELLOWSTONE (Ogden Marine), for a job well done. Next port Calcutta. November 3—Chairman L. F. Guadamud; Secretary John E. Adamd; Edu­ CITRUS PACKER (Waterman cational Director S. Gandzar. $65 in Steamship), November 10—Chairman ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck, W. Jordan; Secretary J. Reed. $7.50 in engine and stev/ard department. A vote ship's fund. Some disputed OT in engine of thanks to the Jsteward department for department. A Vote of thanks to the a job wdU done. Everything running steward department for a job weU done. Next port Savannah. smoothly. Next port New Orleans. 1 i • .'XI -•»- ' li .. VT' ^ z '^'i'' •, Page 20 • •' ERNA ELIZABETH (Hudson Wa­ terways), November 24—Chairman, Recertified Bosun James Dixon; Secre­ tary T. Jackson; Educational Director I. W. Wright; Deck Delegate Ronald • Brown; Engine Delegate Billy J. Brew­ er. A crewmember had to get off the ship in St. Croix because his wife passed away. A collection was taken up ancr $409 was turned over to him for which he thanks the entire crew. $5 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck depart­ ment. A vote of thanks to all the crew for a job well done. Next port Charles­ ton. DEL .SOL (Delta Steamship), No­ vember 24—Chairman, Recertified Bo­ sim Ray Todd; Secretary Alton Booth; Educational Director Randall Lawson. $300 in movie fund. No disputed OT. The SEAFARERS LOG was read by the members aboard ship. A suggestion was made to see about obtaining a li­ brary. Everything running smoothly. TT BROOKLYN (Anndep Shipping Co.), November 11—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun G. Mattioli; Secretary Jimmie Bartlett; Educational Director D. Orsini. $4 in ship's fund. No dis­ puted OT. A suggestion was made that more crewmembers donate to the ship's fund so that books could be purchased for the library. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Everything running smoothly this voy­ age. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port Lavera, France. SEA-LAND PRODUCER (SeaLand Service), November 17—Chair­ man, Recertified Bosun William Bushong; Secretary W. J. Moore; Educational Director S. Senteny; Deck Delegate David Neill; Engine Delegate Joseph Forque; Steward Delegate Vincent Cha­ vez. Chairman suggests that all read the SEAFARERS LOG thoroughly as it has some very fine articles on SIU activ­ ities and explains the use of SPAD, etc. Also available in the LOG, to all those who are interested, is information on upgrading at Piney Point. No disputed OT. Next port, Port Everglades. TRANI^OREGON (Puerto Rico Ma­ rine Operating), November 10—Chair­ man, Recertified, Bosun E. Hogge; Secretary C. White. Chairman had a discussion about training and upgrading at the Harry Lundeberg School of Sea­ manship. Some disputed OT in deck department. Objerved one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port Baltimore. TRANSHAWAII (Sea-Land Service Inc.), November 17—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun Victor Carbone; Secre­ tary O. Vola. Chairman suggested that all crewmembers should go down to Piney Point and upgrade themselves and suggested they continue to donate to,SPAD.Some disputed OT in steward department. Everything running smoothly. SEA-LAND EXCHANGE (SeaLand Service), November 10—Chair­ man, Recertified Bosun Verner Poulsen; Secretary M. Badger; Educational Director G. Renale; Steward Delegate Stonewall Jackson. Chairman spoke on the benefits of SPAD donations and the work being accomplished at Piney Point. $20 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Next port Seattle. DELTA PARAGUAY (Delta Steamship), November 10—Chairman, Recertified Bosun George A. Burch; Secretary W. J. Miles; Educational Di­ rector Frank W. Chavers. $7.50 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck department. Everything running smoothly. Observed one minute of si­ lence in memory of our departed brothers. OGDEN CHALLENGER, (Ogden Marine), November 24—Chairman, Recertified Bosun C. Barnhill; Secre­ tary J. Craft; Educational Director John C. Rounds; Deck Delegate J. L. Bass; Engine Delegate L. W. Philpott; Stew­ ard Delegate R. L. Cotton, No disputed OT. A yote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Next port Norfolk, Va. Official ship's minutes were also received from the following vessels: MERRIMAC GOLDEN DOLPHIN TRANSCOLUMBIA DELTA BRASH. VANTAGE DEFENDER DELTA SUD WALTER RICE ALEX STEPHENS TRENTON CHARLESTON BOSTON ANCHORAGE MOHAWK SEATRAIN FLORIDA LOS ANGELES SEA-LANT> FINANCE SEA-LAND ECONOMY PORTMAR MILLICOMA OVERSEAS TRAVELER OGDEN YUKON ST. LOUIS SEA-LAND TRADE CHICAGO SEA-LAND CONSUMER CANTIGNY NEW YORKER SAN JUAN JAMES NEW ORLEANS EAGLE VOYAGER SEA-LAND RESOURCE / „^Politics Is Porkchops ate to SPAD ... i. . r''"• •! ''-.-J.- s ^ '-J': '- , • - \ Seafarers Log �-'v •" i Day man Jesse Dean Foster secures butterworth plates on deck of the Connecticut. The Connecticut tied up at her berth In New Orleans awaiting a load of grain destined for Russia. She had been laid up in Houston. I Ready to sail are Connecf/cuf black gang members John Rauza, oiler; Al Kozubek, third assistant engineer, and Dennis Brazell, wiper. Impressive photo taken forward from radar tower shows tanker Connecticut and wide expanse of New Orleans Harbor. - SlU-Manned Connecticut on Russian Grain Run For the first six months of 1975, American-flag ships are expected to carry 491,700 tons of grain cargoes—or exactly one third—of the total 1,475,000 tons of cargo that will reach Russian ports from the U.S. Before the U.S.-Russia trade pact was signed, the SIU demanded and won the provision that at least one third of all cargoes moving between the two countries he carried on American-flag vessels. The Russian trade route provides nearly 1,500 jobs for Seafarers on 50 SlU-contracted ships. Last November, a number of SlU-contracted vessels which had been laid up due to a slowdown in U.S. grain cargo shipments to Russia came out of lay up and have resumed their usual U.S.-Soviet trade run. The Ogden Marine operated tanker Connecticut, one of the affected vessels, is shown on this page with her SlU crew loading grain in New Orleans. Since the bilateral agreement with Russia was reached in 1972, U.S.-flag ships have carried 4,671,000 tons of agricultural commodities to the USSR. •^4 I I t I -i Ordinary Seaman Rbhard pobbyn on:;ffi^^ SlU-manned tanker Connec//ci/f. ^ January, 1975 ^^ the - Part of the Connecticut's steward department are from the left: Virgil Swanson, chief eteward; Fred Szoblik, chief cook, and Malcolm Stevens, third cook. • • j-': ' • ..» t >1 PageZl • >v. •.: ! ' ' . • '• �-il' •DISPATCHiRt RIPORfTOTAI. REGISTERED All Groups CiassA ClassB CIpssC DECEMBER 1-31, 1974 TOTALSHfPP^ All Groups CiassA ClassB ClassC Port REGISTERED CfN BEACH All Groups CiassA ClassB ClassC DECK DEPARTMENT 6 86 12 28 16. 11 27 48 27 57 13 43 11 -74.. 0 4 3 0 1 22 6 . 7 2 504 . Boston «••••• ••van* •• a, a a^a^aaa.aaaaa^ Nov/ York a a » a a a a a.a a a.a a'y a a a a a a a a a a PhilddGlphid Bdltimoro Norfolk a a a a a a i a^a> .a a a a .a a » ^ a a a a a a a a a' a a a a, a a a a'a a a a a a'*, a a a a a a ^ a a a a a a a a^Ta a a a a'a~a aaaaaaaa^aaa Tflmpfl B^'a aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa Mobile ..a a a.aa'aaaaa New Orleans a Jacksonville a a ; . . a. a a a a a a a a a a a ,i a , San Francisco _ \AfilininjjlOn >,, a. ,. a ^i: a; . a aaaaaaaaa a 'a aa a aaa'a^a # a a'a a Seattle PuGrto RICO • • • • • .*«• •«v Houston Aa a aa* • a •'•••••aaa Piney Point a a. a a. Yokohama a a a a a a a a a a a a , . a a a a. Alpena a . a a a a a a a a a a a a i a . Buffalo a a. aaaaaaaaa a Cleveland a a Detroit DUiUth .a./.... a a a a . a .. a a . . a . a a . ; a a a aaaaaa'aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa'a Frankfort Chicago Totals aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa a a a a a a, a a aaaa'^aaaaaa.aaaaaaaa aaaaaaaaa 2 11 4 2 3 0 7 9 4 7 3 3 1 20 0 2 0 0 1 4 1 2 0 96 2 3 0 0 - • . 1.- -• 0 , 0 2 2 . 0 i 0 > 0;y'i- 0 2 2 0 0 1 0 0 1 21 3 88 9 14 11 1 6 45 27 24 18 22 4 53. 0 2 6 0 3 20 4 10 4 374 0 _ 264 4 9 0 0 11 15 2 0 7 6 12 9 2 6 0 1 9 2 4 0 131 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 9 0. 4 8 2 2 1 29 17 182 18 58 32 12 64 133 60 136 43 86 20 134 ,. 0 5 5 0 3 13 6 5 4 1,046 6 38 5 6 6 2 13 32 10 26 lO 22 2 37 0 4 1 0 2 3 3 1 0 229 3 4 0 0 1 0 0 3 3 0 1 0 0 8 0 3 1 s!' Boston a a a New York ...a a a Philadelphia a. a a Baitimore Norfolk a a. . a » a a. a 1 77 7 31 15 6 16 42 15 45 IS 18 10 66 0 1 2 0 1 13 1 *1 0 386 a a a a a a a a a a a a a'. Tampa a'a a.; a Mobile ..a,; New Orleans Jacksonville a a a a". a a a .a . a a a a a a a a a San Francisco laa Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Alpena .....................< Buffalo , Cleveland Detroit ., a a . a , ; , Duluth ..... a a a .. a Frankfort ........, Chicago ....... T . a a . a*, a a Totals a . a', a. a 1 44 5 6 7 0 9 16 14 25 6 8 3 24 0 0 0 0 1 2 3 1 0 175 1 3 0 0 0> 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 2 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 11 Port. • • 4 37 7 14 8 1 15 31 11 31 12^ 11 14 43 0 3 1 1 0 4 0 1 2 251 - Boston a a a . a .^. a a a a a a ^ a a a a a T a . - New York Philadelphia — ' Baltimore ;....................... Norfolk a . . , a ........ a J. a ..... Tampa Mobile a a a ... a a- a a a i . a a.a a a New Orleans . Jacksonville .-............. San Francisco ...................... Wilmington w...... Seattle ;...... ... Puerto Rico ..........:...... . ...... Houston . h-( Piney. Point Yokohama ;Alpena . Buffalo i a. .a Cleveland . Detroit . Duluth . Frankfort I^.. Chicago • Totals a a a. a a . a a a*a 1 '-a'" •-J' 6' 0 0 0 1 0 4 0 0 0 1 0 4 1 4 0 7 0 0 0 4 0 1 0 2 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 47 Port 1 136 15 50 23 9 41 124 33 99 25 38 18 103 0 1 1 0 4 15 5 2 1 744, 4 96 8 17 11 2 18 51 26 52 18 20 6 41 0 2 0 0 1 15 0 1 380 STEWARD DEPARTM^ 0 -ror^ 1 63 38^ 0 0 6 4 6 0 9 0 8 12 b 1 0 0 2 4 0 20 16 0 6 12 0 21 7 0 2 7 3 16 14 1 11 9 0 33 13 0 0 28 3 2 2 1 3 4 0 0 0 0 2 1 2 2 4 0 0 1 0 1 8 0 1 1 173 13 225 3 71 13 27 12 3 49 89 29 71 25 33 28 83 0 3 2 1 0 6 0 0 2. 549 1 19 1 3 1 0 2 5 4 17 4 11 1 8 0 ,0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 79 a ••• ' Mobile ' New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington . a. a a a 16 ..v ...... ....".. Seattle. Pudrto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Alpena Buffalo 2 39 7 21 9 4 a 42 6 28 2 ?. , ; ; 0 2 2 2 .• Cleveland a ... 1 Detroit a a a a a a Duluth Frankfort . . . a . a . Totals TotalsAllOei^. . ...a 17 20 28 25 1 . 13 . . a . . i . a 3 ' 290 1,431 3 95 17 25 17 3, 17' 52 27 52 18 22 17 49 32 5 14 . 2 2 11 1 5 3 489 807 2 63 11 31 12 8 27 69 10 46 7 31 23 40 0 2 2 6 4 26 3 9 - 3 435 2.774 : '• i}: a VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepaid Lindsey Williams Frank Dft»ak Paul Drozak HEADQUARTERS i754AvtnBUs«.11232 (212) HY ALPENA, Mkh.. SN N. 2 Ave. 497t7 (SiT) EL 4.MU BALTIMORE, Mda 1214 E.BMIi>Mte St 21282 (381) EA 7.4988 •USION, Mmi. a 21S Emz St 82111 1 5 0 2 0 0 0 2 2 1 0 1 (417) 4*2.4714 0 4 0 1 0 1 3 1 2 1 1 28 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 4 ENTRY DEPARTMENT Boston.... New York Philadelphia . Baltimore Norfolk Tampa ChiC.agO ENGINE DEPARTMENT 2 2 4 0 37 82 0 1 4 0 3 15 0 8 10 0 3 0 0 2 4 0 35 7 0 13 12 0 6 - 27 - 0 1 .7 0 12 26 0 11 4 0 26 30 0 0 3 3 1 1' 3 2 2 0 0 0 0 1 - • 1 2 12 2 0 1 1 1 2 2 0 2 4 156 11 283 EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Cal Tanner P 0 1 0 0 2 30 T" Port SECRETARY-TREASURER Joe DiCiorgio 12 4 218 73 24 ' 1 53 12 29 8 6 1 33 0 126 22 55 6 143 7 45 1 5 42 3 26 52 79 0 1 3 4 5 25 3 9 2 22 6 27 6 7 3 13 3 17 915 327 1.603 389 BUFFALO, N.Y.a a a .298 PrimkHn St 14282 SlU (714) XL 3-9259 IBU (714)1X3-9259 CHICAGO, Ola .9383 S. Ewteg Ave. 48417 SIU (312)SA 1-4733 DU (312) ES 5-9578 CLEVELAND, OMo 1298 OH River R4.44113 (214) MA 1-5458 DETROIT, Mkh. 18225 W. Icflcnou Avc. 48218 (313) VI3-4741 DULUTH, Mtan..... .2814 W. 3 St 55804 (218) RA 2-4118 FRANKFORT, Mlkh. .P.O. 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Box 429 Yokohama Pott PA). 5-4I4lhooOhdail NafaHKn231.9I 201-7935 Ext 281 Shipping dropped off somewlipt over the month of December as compared to the previous month. However, December's drop will not be indicative of shipping in upcoming months. According to reports released by the tJ.S. Maritime Administration, U.S. .shippii« in 1975 wiU remain strong despite the sagging economy. The reports noted that liner trade was expected to increase in 1975. There are also a number of U.S.-flag tankers laid up without cargoes, and the SlU will be working to get these ships out of lay up in the next few months. The long term outlook for shipping in 1975 is good with no drastic dropoffs expeded. • ^ •• Seafarers Ug �>/ i SS Summit Has Payoff in Seattle Before SIM was laid op recently In the Todd Shipyards in Seattle, die SlU-crewed contalnersh^ Summit (Sea-Land), paid her Seafiuera fidlowIng the completHm of her usual mn to die frigid ports of Alaska. The vessel was in laynp for r^alrs to close a 10-foot stoved In her hnD during a storm In the northern. Ice-choked waters. Sharing the rough voyage widi die ship's complement of oldtlmers, were a hanHfni of young graduates of the Union's Harry Lnndebeig School of Seamandilp In Piney Point, Md. It was reported they came through the ordeal wWi flying colors. Later on at the dock whfle the ship paid off, they profited when they saw older crewmembers accept their responsibilities by their purchase of $20 SPAD tickets. Now, they know, that die fight to pass the CHI Bill in Washington, D.C. can continue widi these voluntary contributions. t , -'A'l n.' 1 1 fi.-w , , . • -j-.. .1 i] In ¥ V Unloaded of her containers, the Sea-Land Summit is laid up in the Todd Shipyards with city's lights in the background. - Fifeman-watertender Gus Holgerson checks a burner in the Summit's engine room. Three former graduates of HLSS in Piney Point (I. to r.) Jeff Connor, Laurendine Brown and Mitch Hartshorn get to­ gether in the ship's recreation room. FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inlud Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership s money and Union finances. Tne constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every three months, which are to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A quarterly finaiKe committee of rank and file members, elected by the memMrship, makes examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recommendations~ and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic. Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally COTsist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disburse­ ments of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are ^sted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and (he shipowners, notify the ^afarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: lis Board Frank Droxak, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals 1 275 • lOtfa Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 11215 Full copies of contracts as referred io are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers. Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU hafts. These contracts Specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know youi contract rights, as well as your obligatiions, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in • the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fftils to protect Your contract itights projierly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. January, 1975 At the payoff in Seattle, Bosun Demitrios Calogeros (left) pays his Union dues to Port Agent Harvey Mesford while shipmates wait their turn. First tripper. Crew Messman David Kempton, who is a graduate of the Lundeberg School, stands by with his packed gear awaiting payoff. EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving (he political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, I960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Log policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in 4he SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights; in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex and national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION — SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including but not limited to furthering the political, social and economic interests of Seafarer seamen, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of member­ ship in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. Support SPAD to protect and further your economic, political and social interests, American trade union concepts and Seafarer seamen. If at any time a Seafarer feeb that any of the above ilghb have been violated, or that be bra been denied bb constitutional right of access to Union records or kaformation, he shonid innnediately notify SIU President Paul Hall at headquarters by certiSed nudl, ratun rccdpt raqucsted. ' ' • • L':,' ' Page23 -a . •. • '•' '.'Hi; •i ft » i• •y-. i'- , - •K • " - ..a �.a—" - .i New SIU Pensioners SK- i -V 1 -yf William R. King, 74, joined the Union in the port of New York in 1963 sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother King had sailed for 53 years. A native of San Francisco, he is now a resident of Santurce, Puerto Rico with his wife, Tina Marie and his son, Manuel, ; " *{/>-, :l James M. Fisher Jr., 65, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of New York sailing as an AB. Brother Fisher had sailed for 46 years. Bom in New York City, he is now a resi­ dent of Binghamton, N.Y. with his wife, Ruth. Lyle L. Hipp, 49, joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1959 sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Hipp had sailed for 31 years. He attended a Crews Conference at Piney Point in 1970 and was a post World War II Navy veteran. Bora in Evergreen, Ala., he is now a resident of Georgiana, Ala. Russell R. Henry, 60, joined the Union in the port of Baltimore in 1952 sailing as a bosun. Brother Henry had applied for the Bosuns Recertification Program just before his retirement. He is a U.S. Coast Guard veteran of World War II. A native of Patoka, Ind., he is now a resident of Baltimore with his wife, Louise. •\ ! i .1 Byrd M. Gold, 69, joined the SIU in the port of Tampa in 1953. He was sailing as a chief electrician at his retirement. Brother Gold had sailed for 41 years. He was an engine room delegate and is a post-World War I U.S. Navy veteran. Born in Largo, Fla., he is now a resident of Tampa with his wife, Louise. James T. Balmy, 78, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1951 sailing as an oiler. Brother Balmy had sailed for 40 years. He received a personal safety award in 1960 for sailing aboard an accident-free ship, the SS Antinous. Seafarer Balmy walked the picket line in the 1960 Greater N.Y. Harbor strike, the Robin Line strikes of 1961-2 and the District Council 37 beef in 1965. Bora in Russia, he is now a resident of Middle Village, Queens, N.Y.C. with his wife, Elizabeth. Alberto Trevino, 78, joined the SIU in 1948 in the port of New York sailing as a cook. Brother Trevino had sailed for 27 years. He was born in Tampa, Fla. and is now a resident of Miami. Frank £. Richley, 63, joined the Union in the port of Elberta, Mich, in 1953 sailing as an AB. Brother Richley had sailed for 35 years. He ^ was born in Arcadia, Mich, and is now a resident of Frankfort, Mich, with his wife, Mary. Abraham Feinsteln, 62, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York sailing as an OS. Brother Feinstein walked the picket line in the Greater N.Y. Harbor strike of 1961 and the Robin Line strike in 1962. In 1960 he won an individual safety award for helping make the SS Frances an accident free ship in the first six months of the year. He was born in Newark, N.J. and is now a resident of New York City with his wife, Regina. Francis M. Carmichael, 71, ' joined the Union in the port of San i Francisco in 1962 sailing in the stew: ard department. Brother Carmichael is a native of Iowa and is now a resi­ dent of Brooklyn, N.Y. with his wife, Martha. James Francisco, 59, joined the Union in 1946 in the port of Boston sailing in the steward department. Brother Francisco is a native of Massachusetts and is now a resident of Canton, Mass. Robert W. Elliott, 63, joined the Union in 1946 in the port of Mobile. He was sailing as a chief steward when he retired. Brother Elliott was bom in Alabama and is now a resi­ dent of Pensalcola, Fla. Leo M. Deny 60, joined the SIU in the port of Alpena, Mich, in 1951 sailing as a wheelsman. Brother Derry was bora in Alpena and is a resident there with his wife, Blanche. Julius M. Prochownik, 65, joined the SIU in 1938 in the port of Balti­ more sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Prochownik had sailed for 37 years. He attended an Educational Conference at Piney Point. Bora in Baltimore, he is now a resident of Dundalk, Md. Alvaro Vega, 56, joined the SIU in 1941 in the port of New York sailing as an oiler. Brother Vega was on the picket line in the N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961. He was bora in Puerto Rico and is now a resident of Levittown, Puerto Rico with his wife, Consuelo. John K. Cbristopber, 51, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of Phil­ adelphia sailing as an AB. Brother Christopher sailed for 33 years. Bora in Canton, Ohio, he is now a resident of Houston with his wife,' Camilla. Politics Is Porkchops / • 1. > '{• on Pension in Yokohama MBNBERSHPMEEmGS' SCHEDULE Date Feb. 3 Feb. 4 Feb. 5 Feb. 6 Feb. 6 Feb. 7 Feb. 10 Houston .... .. Feb. 10 New Orleans . .. Feb. 11 Mobile .. Feb. 12 San Francisco .. Feb. 13 Wilmington .. .. Feb. 17 .Feb. 21 Seattle Columbus ,.. ,. Feb. 15 Chicago ....... . Feb. 11 Port Arthur * .. Feb. 11 Buffalo ..Feb. 12 St. Louis ......Feb. 13 Cleveland .... ..Feb. 13 Jersey City .. .. Feb. 10 Port New York ... .. Philadelphia . .. Baltimore .... .. Norfolk ..... .. Jacksonville .. .. .. Detroit Seafarer Vincent E. Monte (center) receives his first pension check from Yokohama Port Agent Frank Boyne while Keiko Nakategawa, a secretary from the SIU Yokohama Hall, iooki, on. A native of the Philippines, Brother Monte has been sailing with the SIU since 1946. Page 24 Donate to - SPAD Deep Sea rau UIW • • r .... 2:30 p.m. .. 5:00 p.m .. 7:00 p.m. .... 2:30 p.m. . .• .... 5:00 p.m .. 7:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m. ,. .... 5:00 p.m. .... .. 7:00 p.m. ••• • • • :... 9:30 a.m. .. ,... 5:00 p.m ., 7:00 p.m. • • • .... 2:00 p.m. ... . • • .... 2:30 p.m. .. • • • • ' • • .;. . 5:00 p.m. !... 2:30 p.m. .. .... 5:00 p.m. .... a a 7:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m. .. — 5:00 p.m.-.... • •' • .... 2:30 p.m. .... 5:00 p.m. .,... • • » .... 2:30 p.m. ... .... 2:30 p.m. .., . • • • .... 2:30 p.m. .. < .-v.. • .• •' '».• ' • t • • • • ••••• ..•"* •' ••••••• • •• • ,• '• . • , ^ • 'V ^, » •— a a at' •a a, • . a a . , _ .... 5:00 p.m^ .... 5:00 p.m. .... 5:00 p.m. .... 5:00 p.m. '• <»•. * 5:00 p..m. • .• • • a • •. a • • ... . — • • a. a a .... ..». .... .... • •. a a 1:00 p.m. a • a-a ' ' ••• , -'A Seafarers log. �Applying for Social Security Disability Benefits by A. A. Berastein SIU WdUbre Director Seafarers applying for a disability pension must meet a number of require­ ments. One of these requirements is that you must obtain a Certificate of Social Security Disability Award, a certificate given to any person judged disabled by the Social Security Administration. To apply for a Social Security Disa­ bility Award, contact your local Social Security ofiQce as soon as you become disabled. You will be required to sub­ mit medical evidence proving you have a disability that prevents you "from per­ forming any gainful work. In addition, you will be asked for your Social Secur­ ity number, the date you last worked, the date you became sick or injured, and the names and addresses of the doctors and hospitals that have treated you for your disability. All Seafarers should note that the Social Security Administration will pay you disability benefits if your disability is temporary and expected to prevent you from working for 12 months or more. But under our pension plan, you World Tonnage Up 7 Percent Lloyds Register of Shipping recently reported that as of July 1, 1974 the total world tonnage is up seven percent over the same time a year earlier, and more than double the world fleet of 1964. Oil tankers of 100 tons or more, which now make up 42 percent of all merchant vessels, have increased more than l4 million tpns in the 12 months pri6r to the reporting date. The world merchant shipping fleet totted 311.3 million gross tons, led by Liberia's flag of convenience fleet of 55.3 million tons. Japan's merchant fleet ranked second with 38.7 million tons, followed by Great Britain with 31.6 million tons and Norway with 24.9 million tons. Complete records on Chi­ nese registered ships were not available. cannot receive a disability pension un­ less you are declared Permanently Un­ fit for Duty by the U.S. Public Health Service. By applying for and receiving a So­ cial Security Disability Award, you will • not only fulfill one of the requirements for an SIU disability pension, but will also become eligible to receive monthly payments from the Social Security Ad­ ministration in addition to any disabil­ ity pension, you might receive. The size of these monthly Social Security pay­ ments depends upon the number of your dependents, how long you have worked under Social Security and how much you have earned over a period of years. Also, by becoming eligible for Social Security benefits, you may become eli­ gible for Medicare coverage and voca­ tional rehabilitation. ;1; Seafarers Welfare, Pension, and Vacation Plans Cash Benefits Paid Number Noy.20-Dec. 23,1974 SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN i Amount MONTH TO DATE YEAR TO DATE MONTH TO DATE 21 335 237 6 1 6,811 2 187 57 173 7,128 3,202 179 47 86,032 16 2,535 317 493 98 155 18 1 145 .5,225 861 1.547 254 41 1,812 119,278.84 3,736.16 21,496.04 5,400.00 227.00 3,161.11 r,074,967.45 29,111.24 .200,507.84 68,084.75 3,157.65 38,797.99 7 178 134 12 52 — 5 — 3,850 114 1,963 1,425 151 747 5 36 10 22,545 21,000.00 24,442.40 4,924.23 2,685.00 1,719.41 — 1,031.89 26,209.50 337,000.00 293,673.04 53,096.50 21,179.25 16,619.39 330.75 7,780.60 2,616.86 160,151.60 9 106 2,752.75 37,880.56 12,814 4,567 1,064 18,445 136,471 26,843 12,256 175,570 YEAR TO DATE ELIGIBLES Death In Hospital Daily @ $1.00 In Hospital Daily @ $3.00 Hospital & Hospital Extras Surgical .'. Sickness & Accident @ $8.00 Special Equipment Optical Supplemental Medicare Premiums ........ DEPENDENTS OF ELIGIBLES Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits In Hospital Surgical Maternity Blood Transfusions Optical .' PENSIONERS & DEPENDENTS Death .. Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits & Other Medical Expenses .. Surgical Optical Blood Transfusions Special Equipment Dental - Supplemental Medicare Premiums SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM TOTALS Total Seafarers Welfare Plan Total Seafarers Pension Plan Total Seafarers Vacation Plan Total Seafarers Welfare, Pension & Vacation STEER A $ 53,000.00 $ 335.00 711.00 1,204.60 75.00 54,488.00 •669.25 4,186.63 1,606.10 465,095.88 7,128.00 9,606.00 25,750.87 5,145.76 688,256.00 4,490.75 57,655.15 14,387.50 , if* I 354,339.91 3,622,471.38 1,089,970.00 6,462,684.70 546,642.27 6,428,384.63 $1,990,952.18 $16,513,540.71 CLEAR COURSEI If you are convicted of possession of any illegal drug—heroin, barbitu­ rates, speed, LSD, or even marijuana—the U.S. Coast Guard will revoke your seaman papers, without appeal, FOREVER. That, means that you lose for the rest of your life the right to make a living by the sea. However, it doesn't quite end there even if you receive a suspended sentence. You may lose your right to vote, your right to hold public office or to own a gun. You also may lose the opportunity of ever becoming a doctor, dentist, certified public accountant, engineer, lawyer, architect, realtor, pharmacist, school teacher, or stockbroker. You may jeopardize your right to hold a job where you must be licensed or bonded and you may never be able to work for the city, the county, or the Federal government. IPs a pretty tough rap, but thaf s exactly how it is and you can't do any­ thing about it. The convicted drug user leaves a black mark on his reputation for the rest of his life. However, drugs can not only destroy your right to a good livelihood, it can destroy your life. Drug abuse presents a serious threat to both your physical rad mdntal health, and the personal safety of those around you. This is especially true aboard ship where clear minds and quick reflexes are essential at all times for the safe operation of the vessel. Don't let drugs destroy your natural right to a good, happy, productive life. Stay drug fm and steer a clear course. - -# ) - I f- . <.r January, 1975 '' • '"V. '^'firr'niUaiiinniiri 11 . �y• JsMsArt 0(ta)»>w Jy— Smf»0i :• (^;3 . g.-y.4«Bs mjFs^effssiuTSN Looking Back at the Year 1974, As Seen January The SlU-manned TT Brooklyn, a 225,000 dwt crude carrier and the largest merchant vessel ever built in the United States, embarked on her maiden voyage. She was scheduled to carry oil from Africa and the Persian Gulf to Rotterdam, the Netherlands. The first expanded class of recertified bosuns, rais­ ing the number from six to 12, graduated from the SIU's Bosuns Recertification Program. The National Safety Council, in conjunction with the American Institute of Merchant Shipping, pre­ sented their yearly prestigious safety award to the entire crew of the SlU-manned Warrior (Sea-Land). The crew was cited for saving the lives of 104 people who had abandoned a fire-ravaged Liberian vessel, the Oriental Warrior, in 1972 off the coast of Florida. February The launching of the SlU-manned Stonewall Jack­ son marked the second such LASH-type vessel to be completed for Waterman Steamship Corp. She joined her sistership, the Robert E. Lee, on the high seas. ^ American archeologists digging in a cave near Koliada, Greece unearthed signs that the world's earliest seafarers sailed the surrounding seas from around 7,500-7,000 EC, almost 1000 years before ocean voyages by man were previously believed tp have taken place. <; The Harry Lundeberg School at Piney Point spon­ sored a two-day National Education Conference at­ tended by more than 200 educatore from throughout the United States, Canada and Guam. Continued on Page 27 >•-/• ''' Bosuns "Ole" Olson (third from left) and Rich Newell (second from right) operate winch controls on deck while Piney Point trainees look on. Bosun Cyril Mize directs winch control operators while watching the cargo as trainees observe. . .j With Their Know-How, Bosuns Show Trainees How It^s Done As a part of the two-monfli Bosms Recertification PM^ram, eadi gronp of 12 Bosuns to go throngh flie pro­ gram Impends 30 days at the Harry Lnndeberg School at Piney Point. While they are there, the bosuns gain a greater in-d^th Imowledge of all aspects of flie deck d^artmoit, witii a qpecial emphasis on the new eqn^ment and all new Tessels being con­ structed. and splicing. Occasionally they work at lowering and raising flie anchor. All this is of course in addition to the learning the trainees receive ^m the deck instructors at Piney pofait. But,4he time spent with the bosuns accompUshes an added purpose: giv­ ing die entry rating tiahiee a chance to work witii hhi SIU brotiieis who will be leading them and tte rest of our SIU crews aboard ship. es^erience he has gained from many years of going to sea. Second, it gives both the bosuns and trainees tiie op­ portunity to woik tt^ether, sometiling they will have to do once they putonttosea. The trainees spend approximately one week working with tiie bosuns. They are taught how to work cargo booms and mooring lines, tiio rigging of the bosuns chair, and knot tying But, aside from their own recertifi­ cation, the bosuns also assist in some­ one rise's training—the entry rating trainee who goes through diffeimit courses in deck training as part of his overall education as a future seaman^ The purpose of assigning a honm to work with one or two trainees' whfle fliey are at Piney Point is two­ fold. First, die trainees are able to benefit frpm a bosun's esperience— ..i.- J.j- Bosun Nick Bechlivanis (center) works with three trainees on the deck. Trainees lower a lifeboat under the watchful eye of Bosun Roy Meffert. Seafarers Log Page 26, • t. * f ' i 'i •• J-iK I'"' ' i - ^•••• . • i , 4 '-V :'vv'^- 'M- - �Swnt* OIC« HbtaA Oihnpoift M Mlll»NmYmra,PiLdVlAPnuai)«ifvM ^ : Through the Pages of Your Seafarers Log March The SIU almost doubled its support among crewmembere of the Sabine Towing and Transportation Company and was barely defeated in an NLRB elec­ tion by the company union. The SIU filed 172 ob­ jections with the NLRB against the company for misconduct in the election. SIU President Paul Hall urged Congress "to act speedily and favorably' on legislation that would require a share of U.S. petroleum imports be carried on American-flag tankers, in testimony before the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee, Hall said that passage of the bill, which Would require 20 percent of all oil imports be carried on U.S. ships, increasing to 25 percent in 1975 and 30 percent in 1977, would "guarantee" growth of the American-flag tanker fleet. The SIU of Canada went out on strike against the Canadian Lake Carriers Association after the refusal of shipowners to discuss wages led to the breaking off of negotiations for a new contract. The giant oil/bulk/ore carrier Ultrasea took on her first SIU crew at San Diego, Calif. Lundeberg's GED high school equivalency program. Despite the desperate efforts of his shipmates to save him. Chief Officer Nicholas Gullo was overcome by noxious fumes in one of the ship's tanks aboard the Falcon Lady and died at sea. In 1969-70, Gullo headed the vocational education program at the Harry Lundeberg School in Piney Point. Two SlU-contracted companies. Cities Service Co. and the Interstate Group of Companies, reached an agreement to combine their marine operations. AFL-CIO President George Meany established an Ad Hoc Committee on Maritime Industry Problems. The committee is composed of all principal maritime unions. July Hazel Brown, president of the Harry Lundeberg School, has been invited by Secretary of Labor Peter Brennai) to serve on the Federal Committee on Ap­ prenticeship. The appointment is in recognition of her success in formulating training programs for young men entering the merchant marine. John "Whitey" Hawk, an active SIU official from the Union's inception until his retirement, passed -away. Brother Hawk served as Secretary-Treasurer April • • of the SIU Atlantic & Gulf District, and later served Representatives of various segments of the mari­ in the same'capacity in the SIUNA until he retired time industry participated in a two-day conference in May, 1971. sponsored by the Maritime Administration as the The National Labor Relations Board has ordered first ^step in a study of the effectiveness of existing that hearings be held to further investigate the charges marifeie legislation. brought by the SIU against Sabine Tankers and The Navy succeeded in expanding its Military Sea- Transportation Co. for alleged illegal actions taken lift Command operations and damaging the nation's by Sabine to unduly inffuence the outcome of the commercial shipping industry by taking over fdlir recent NLRB certification election. piy-contracted Falcon tankers and replacing the crews with civil service employees. August The SIU of Canada reached the best contract settle­ The 225,000 dwt TT Williamsburgh, sister super­ ment in its history with the Canadian Lake Carriers tanker of the TT Brooklyn, was christened and Association and brought to an end its two-week old launched on Aug. 9 at the former Brooklyn Navy strike. Yard. Like the Brooklyn, the 1,094 foot WilliamsTh6^National Maritime Council held an enlighten­ burgh, which was built by 3,000 SlU-affiliated UIW ing shipper forum/luncheon in New York attended mpmbers employed at the Yard, will be manned by an by nearly 500 of the area's major importers and ex­ SIU crew to carry 1.5 million barrels of oil. porters. The vital importance of a solid, competitive Seafarer Jim Foti became the first bosun to receive merchant marine was stressed at the forum. a high school diploma while simultaneously partici­ pating in the Bosuns Recertification Program at Piney May Point. And, at age 57 he is also the oldest Seafarer The SIU's Scholarship Program awarded five to obtain the equivalency diploma through the Harry $10,000 scholarship grants—one to a full book SIU Lundeberg School's General Education Development member and the other four to the children of Sea­ Program . . . The General Education Development farers, Program also graduated its 500th student, that The House of Representatives, by a vote of 266 to number marking the total number of trainees and 136, passed legislation which would guarantee that Seafarers who have received diplomas through the a certain percentage of oil imports be carried on program's eight-week accredited course. American-flag tankers. The bill was sent to the Senate The siu concluded the best bargaining agreement for further action. ever for unlicensed seamen on the Great Lakes when SIU members were to receive a five percent wage contract negotiations between the Union and ship­ incre^e under the terms of a three-year freightship owners of the Great Lakes Association of Marine and tanker agreement signed in 1972 between the Operators were formally completed in Detroit. Union and its contracted companies. June Construction began on the $3.5 billion TransAlaska Oil Pipeline project. When completed it will span nearly 800 miles across the frozen Alaskan frontier from Prudhoe Bay in Alaska's North Slope to the ice free port of Valdez on Alaska's southern shore. Proving the old adage that you're never too old to learn, SIU Representative Scottie Aubusson became the 21st SIU member and the first Union oHicial to receive his high school diploma through the Harry September The Senate, by a vote of 42-28, passed the Energy Transportation Security Act of 1974, guaranteeing that a certain percentage of oil imports be carried on American-flag ships. The measure now goes to a House-Senate Conference Committee where differ­ ences between the two versions of the bill will be worked out. President Ford signed into law the Pension Reform Act of 1974 on Labor Day. The bill provides federal standards for private pension plans, and includes a system of insurance against loss of pensions when companies go bankrupt. Three SIUNA West Coast affiliate fishermen's unions voted to merge in order to more effectively unite their efforts and "protect job rights. Consolidat­ ing into one union, to be known as the Fishermen's Union of America, Pacific and Caribbean Area, are the Fishermen's Union of the Pacific, San Diego; the Seine and Line Fishermen's Union of San Pedro, and the Seine and Line Fishermen's Union of Monterey. October SIU President Paul Hall was appointed by Presi­ dent Ford to serve on the White House LaborManagement Committee as one of seven representa­ tives of labor. The committee is to act as a balanced advisory committee to President Ford on the econ­ omy. The crew of the SIU manned USIVS Tallulah, operated by Hudson Waterways, rescued 256 crewmembers from the burning cruise liner MV Canard Ambassador 40 miles southwest of Key West, Fla. After 46 full seasons of sailing on the Great Lakes as a cook and steward. Seafarer John H. Weglian, 62, reluctantly called it a day. Troubled with bad legs. Brother Weglian decided to retire and end the sea­ faring career he began in 1929 as a 16-year-old second cook aboard a Great Lakes freighter. Forty-eight-year-old Roy McCauley successfully completed his OMED examinations at Piney Point, and in conjunction with his studies in the school's upgrading program, he also completed his GED examinations and received a high school diploma . . . You're never too old to upgrade ... vocationally and academically. November Flag of convenience vessels comprise 23 percent of the world's merchant fleet, but last year they ac­ counted for more than 50 percent of all tonnage lost, according to a keynote paper delivered at a recent conference of the International Union of Marine In­ surance in Berlin. A labor arbitrator ryled that Seafarers, who had served as crewmembers aboard four Falcon tankers and were released by Falcon without sufficient notice when the Military Sealift Command took over the ships, had money coming to them. Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Maritime Affairs Robert J. Blackweli predicted a total of 300 new ships by the year 1985 in a report to the seapower. subcommittee of the House Armed Services Com­ mittee. December The Senate gave final Congressional approval to the Energy Transportation Security Act of 1974 by a vote of 44-40. The bill, which guarantees that a cer­ tain percentage of oil imports be carried on Americanflag ships, went to President Ford for his signature. As a member of the official U.S. delegation, SIU Vice President Earl Shepard attended an Intergovern­ mental Maritime Consultive Organization (IMCO) conference held in London which met to recommend international training standards and qualifications. Seafarer Phil Haring, a recent graduate of Piney Point, was commended by the U.S. Maritime Admin­ istration for risking his life to save an injured fellow Seafarer from being washed overboard by heavy boarding seas while both men were crewmembers on the Sea-Land Market. .4 1 �Seafarer Pete Sanchez, sailing with the SlU since 1971, got off the Transcolumbia after it paid off in Bayonne to attend the AB program at Piney Point. Seafarer Andy Grimes, a graduate of the Lundeberg School, is on his first voyage. Sailing as OS aboard the Transcolumbia, he'll have an oppor­ tunity to learn how to handle stick booms aboard this ship. Veteran Oiser Joe Magyar has been sailing with the SlU for 43 years. In the converted automated engine room of the overhauled C-4, Seafarer Magyar performs the duties of oilermaintenance-utility. This trip to the Far East was Recerti­ fied Bosun Ward Wallace's first since graduating from the Bosuns' Recertification Program. Brother Wallace has been sailing with the SlU since 1946. Transcolumbia Pays Off After Far East Run After five mondis of canying Army vehictei in the Far East, the Transcolumbia (Hudson Waterways) paid off at the Army terminal in Bayonne, NJ. last month. Daring file five month tr^, fiie SlU-contracted ship called on ports in Korea, Japan, Okinawa, Hawaii and Panama. According to Recertified Bosun Ward Wallace, the tr^ was all **smooth sailing and hard work.** The Transcolumbia is one of two C-4's converted by Hudson Waterways to load and carry hMvy equipment With three 120-ton booms, file sh^ can load equipment weighing up to 240 tons by marrying two of the booms. In order to keep fiie ship ^m capsizing when lifting heavy cargo, sea water is pumped in to act as haOast But even with this added ballast fhc Transcolumbia will list 12^ when lifting a 208-ton Army trmiqport The ship's cargo hatches have also been enlarged to 75 x 35V^ fMt to handle oversized equipment. In addition when the ship was being converted to carry heavy cargo, a new, automated engine room was installed. The Transcolumbia is a specially converted C-4 that has been outfitted with new booms capable of lifting 240 tons. Chartered by the Army, it is used to transport heavy vehicles. A shipboard meeting was held by the Seafarers aboard the Transcolumbia before it paid off in Bayonne. -Among the topics discussed by crewmembers were the drive to organize seamen aboard Sabine Tankers and the necessity of special LNG training for all Seafarers. ' / AB Nick Swokia loads ship's stores as the crew of the Transcolumbia readies the ship for a run to Noiihern Eurooe. V/v- fes', ... AB Tony Barnes directs the man at the controls of one of the ship's large booms as they unload Army jeeps. Seafarers Log �fm\ Beparturesf Houston P«. MilUgan, 58, passed away on Nov. 28, Brother Milligan joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1962 sailing as a firemanwatertender. He was a native of Cottonport, La. and was a resident of New Orleans when he died. Surviving is a daughter, Barbara of New Orleans. Hugo W. Maccoline, 65, succiunbed in St. Elizabeth Hos­ pital, Beaumont,Tex. to severe head and body injuries in­ curred when he was hit by a car on Nov. 28. Brother Maccoline joined the SIU in 1939 in the port of Baltimore sailing as an AB. He was bom in Inwood, L.I., N.Y. and was a resident of New York City when he die4 Interment was in Brookside Mem­ ory Park, Houston. Surviving is a brpj^er, Theodore J. Mack of Englewbb^, Fla. SIU pensioner Robert F. Kennedy, 69, succumbed to cancer in the Bur­ lington County Hos­ pital, New Lisbon, N.J. on Nov. 20. Brother Kennedy joined the SIU in 1941 in the port of Philadelphia sailing as an AB for 45 years. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Bom in New Jersey, he was a resident of Mt. Holly, N.J. when he died. Interment was in the Wooster Crematory, Atco, N.J. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Irma DriscoU of Philadel­ phia; an aunt, Mrs. Marie K. Harley of EvansviUe, N.J., and a cousin, Barthol­ omew M. Kane of Lindenwold, N.J. Guilberto C. Uamado, 48, died on Nov. 29. Brother Llamado joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1971 sailing as an OS. He was bom in Samar, the Philippines and was a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y. when he passed away. Surviving are his widow, Rufina of Quezon City, the Philippines and two sons, Basilio and Johony. SIU pensioner George R. Gibney, 72, passed away on Nov, 27. Brother Gibney joined the Earl R. Goodwin, Union in the port of 53, expired on Nov, iNew York in 1960 10. Brother Goodwin sailing as a floatman joined the Union in for the New York, the port of New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad in 1953 sailing as an from 1929 to 1964. Bom in Blyth, Eng-, AB for 30 years. He land, he was a resident of Westbury, was a U.S. Army L.I., N.Y. when he died. Surviving are Field Artillery Corps his widow, Kathleen of the Bronx, N.Y. veteran of World War II. A native of and two sons, Donald and Peter. Massachusetts, he was a resident of Woodrow F. Pea- Mobile when he died. Surviving are his vy, Sr., 60, died on widow, Katherine; a son, Michael; two Dec. 4. Brother Peavy daughters, Lynda and Dena; his mother, joined the Union in Mrs. Mildred Thomas of Ducksbury, the port of Mobile in Mass. and two sisters, one, Mrs. Miriam 1969 sailing as an OS Bernier of Orlando, Fla. for the Radcliff Ma­ terials Co. of Little SIU pensioner River, Ala. from Leon C. P. Harper, 1966 to 1974 and the Charles Gantt 69, passed away on Logging Co. from 1947 to 1966. He Dec. 6. Brother Har­ was an Army veteran of World War II. per joined the SIU in A nativd of Uriah, Ala., he was a resi­ 1938 in the port of dent of Little River when he passed \ New Orleans sailing away. Surviving are his widow, Clara as a fireman-waterEthel; two sons, Woodrow, Jr. and tender for 43 years. James and two daughters, Patricia Ann He received a personal safety award for and Wanda Sue. being aboard the accident-free ship, Rogelio Gonzalez, the SS Seatrain New Jersey in 1960-1. 25, died in Brooklyn, Bom in Alabama, he was a resident of N.Y. on Nov. 23. Jacksonville when he died. Surviving Brother Gonzalez are his widow, Estella; a son, Stewart joined the SIU in the and two daughters, Mrs. Anna Rae and port of New York in Judy, all of Jacksonville. 1966 sailing as an Lawrence R."Lar­ oiler. He was a grad­ ry" Edwards, 48, uate of the Harry died on Nov. 26. Limdeberg School of Seamanship in Brother Edwards Brooklyn, N.Y. in 1966 and attended joined the SIU in the SIU/MEBA District 2 School of 1945 in the port of Marine Engineering in Brooklyn in Baltimore sailing as 1971. Seafarer Gonzalez was a U.S. OS for 27 years. He Army Pfc. with the 1099th Boat Co. in was a post-war veter­ Vietnam during 1968 to 1970. A native of Ponce, Puerto Rico, he was a resident an of the U.S. Marine Corps. Bom in of White Plains, N.Y. when he died. Cleveland, he was a resident of New Burial was in Long Island National York City when he passed away. Inter­ Cemetery, Pinelawn, N.Y Surviving ment was in Greenwood Cemetery, are his father, Femando of Brooklyn; Brooklyn, N.Y. Surviving are his his mother, Anna of White Plains and mother, Violet of Cleveland; his fatlier, his grandmother, Mrs. Maria J. Gon­ Lawrence of Lakewood, Ohio and a sister, Mrs. Nancy Jarvis of Ohio. zalez of Ponce. Anthony A. Barbaro, 57, passed away on Dec. 2. Brother Barbaro joined the Union in 1947 in the port of Boston sailing as a chief electrician. He had sailed for 35 years and was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. A native of Boston, he was a resident of Roslindale, Mass. when he died. Surviving are two sisters, Grace of Boston and Mrs. Joseph (Sarah) Bello of Roslindale. Kevin O. Sullivan, 19, died on Sept. 30. Brother Sullivan joined the SIU after his graduation from the Harry Lundeberg School of Seaman­ ship in Piney Point, Md. on May 1974 sailing as a wiper. Bom in Maryland, he was a resident of Baltimore when he passed away. Burial was in Parkwood Cemetery, Maryland. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Sul­ livan, Sr. of Baltimore; two brothers, and three sisters. Alfred Hirscb, 67, passed away in the USPHS Hospital, Staten Island, N.Y. on Dec. 2. Brother Hirsch joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1964 sailing as a chief steward. He attended the Andrew Fxuruseth Training School in Brooklyn, N.Y. in 1959 and the Union's Seniority Upgrading Program at the Harry Lun­ deberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md. in 1964. Seafarer Hirsch walked the picket line in the Greater N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961 and the Robin Line strike in 1962. He was also a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and sailed during the Korean and Viet­ nam Wars. Bom in London, England, he was a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y. when he died. He was a naturalized American citizen. Surviving are his wid­ ow, Betty; a son, Steven; a daughter, Mrs. J. Denito of Brooklyn and seven grandchildren. Dennis D. Tieman, 21, was accidentally electrocuted in Leon, Tex. on Aug. 6. Brother Tieman joined the Union in the port of Houston in 1970 sailing as a wiper. He was a 1969 HLSS graduate in New Orleans and was an Army veteran. A native of Peoria, 111., he was a resident of Charleston, W. Va. when he died. Burial was in Keechi (Tex.) Cemetery. Surviving are his mother, Beverly of Buffalo, Tex.; his grandmother, Mrs. L. A. Hardy Tieman of Seabrook, Tex. and a brother, Lowell of Houston. John T. Ke^n, 77, passed away on Aug. 13, 1971. Brother Keegan joined the Union in the port of New York in 1952 sailing in the steward department. He was a native of Massachusetts and was a resident of Melrose, Mass. when he died. Surviving is his wife of 50 years, Emma. J. H. EUis Jr., 43, was accidentally killed in a traffic mis­ hap on Sept. 23. Brother Ellis joined the Union in the port of Wilmington in 1956 sailing as a chief pumpman. He was born in Howe, Tex. and was a resident of Cyril, Okla. when he died. Surviving are his widow, Shirley; his parents, of Cyril; three sons, J. H., Jr. of Cyril, Roger and Tim and a daughter. Donna. SIU pensioner Al­ bert L. Bagley, 66, passed away on Oct. 30. Brother Bagley joined the Union in 1946 in the port of New York sailing as an oiler. A native of Maspeth, L.I., N.Y., he was a resident of Narrowsburg, N.Y. when he died. Surviving are his widow, Elizabeth; three sons, Albert, Charles and James and two daughters, Ann and Basil G. Taylor, 63, passed away on Eileen. Oct. 2. Brother Taylor joined the SIU Theodore I'arasein 1947 in the port of Detroit sailing as vich, 55, died on a wheelsman for Kinsman Marine from Dec. 29, 1971. 1972 to 1973. He had also sailed deep Brother Tarasevich sea. Born in Canada, he was a resident joined the SIU in the of Wiarton, Ontario, Canada, when he port of Baltimore in died. Surviving is a brother, Herman of 1965 sailing as an Wiarton. AB. Born in Penn­ SIU pensioner James E. Clark, 75, sylvania, he was a succumbed to a heart attack on the way resident of Plymouth, Pa. when he to Little Traverse Hospital, Petoskey, passed away. Surviving are his mother, Mich, on Oct. 21. Brother Clark joined Catherine of Plymouth and a sister, the Union in the port of Milwaukee in Mrs. Aime T. Kruegar of Accokeek, 1950 sailing as a fireman-watertender. Md. He was born in Sturgeon Bay, Wise., SIU pensioner Curtis J. Dunbar, 63, and was a resident of Charlevoix, Mich, succumbed to a heart attack on Oct. 26. at the time of his death. Interment was Brother Dunbar joined the Union in the in Greenwood Cemetery, Petoskey. port of Norfolk in 1961 sailing as a Siurviving is his widow, Lorraine. deckhand for Allied Towing Co. from Paul E. Thomas, 52, died in Septem­ 1972 to 1973 and for Gulf Atlantic ber. Brother Thomas joined the Union Towing from 1951 to 1971. He was in the port of St, Louis in 1969 sailing born in New Lake, N.C. and was a resi­ as a cook for Inland Tug Co. and the Walker Towing Co. in 1968. He was an dent of Nashville, N.C. when he died. Army veteran of World War II. A na­ Burial was in Forest Hill Cemetery, tive of Tennessee, he was a resident of . Nashville. Surviving are his widow, Chatanooga, Tenn. when he passed Kathaleen; three sons, Phillip, Eric and away. Surviving is a brother, G. M. Weston and three daughters, Jean, Vema and LindU Ann. Thomas of Carrollton, Ga. Page 29 .-,.1 �Seafarer Liwag, 46-Years-Old, Earns High School Diploma Seafarer Exequiel Liwag, who is 46years-old and a native of the Philippines, recently earned his high school diploma through the Lundeberg School's GED program. Brother Liwag, who learned about HLSS and the opportunities it of­ fers to the brothers of the SIU through the SEAFARERS LOG, said that he came to the school because, "I wanted to better myself as a person and one sure way to do that, is to better my education." Brother Liwag had high praise for the work the SIU is doing at the Lunde­ •1-:^ / 1 berg Schq()l. He said, "There really are no better teachers to be found. They are all very helpful and willing to give you all the individual attention you need to be successful in your studies." Seafarer Liwag, who originally served in the U.S. Navy, has been an SIU brother for eight years. He credits his seafaring travel experiences for part of his success in the GED program, "I've been to Europe, the Middle East and the Far East," he said, "and I think that getting to know about so many dif­ ferent peoples and their customs is a very valuable and useful form of educa­ tion." Brother Liwag has taken advantage of the Vocational Upgrading Programs at HLSS also. In 1972 he earned his FOWT endorsement through the school, and he recently earned his Lifeboatman endorsement concurrently with successfully completing the GED program. ».3 iFcb. 6 I 20 siMafc-3Mar. 6 Mar. 10 Mar. 20 • .c'' Mar. 31 ^ Apr. 17 Apr. 21 Apr. 28 1 15 May2< May 29 Seafarer Exequiel Liwag, who recently obtained his high school diploma through the General Educational Development program at the Lundeberg School, goes over some points of,grammar with the help of English Instructor Marilyn Grotzky. High School Program Is Available to All Seafarers Thirty-one Seafarers have already successfully completed studies at the SIU-IBU Academic Study Center in Piney Point, Md., and have achieved high school diplomas. The Lundeberg High School Pro­ gram in Piney Point offers all Seafarers —regardless of age—the opportunity to achieve a full high school diploma. The study period ranges from four tp eight weeks. Classes are small, permit­ ting the teachers to concentrate on the individual student's progress. Any Seafarer who is interested in taking advantage of this opportunity to continue his education can apply in two ways: Go to an SIU oflBce in any port and you-wUl be given a GED PreTest. This test will cover five gen­ and Mathematics. The test will he sent to the Lundeheig School for grading and evaluation. Or write directly to the Harry Limdeherg School. A test booklet and an answer sheetwill be mailed to your home or to your ship. Complete the tests and mail both the test booklet and the answer sheet to the Lundeberg School. (See application on this page.) During your stay at the school, you will receive room and board, study materials and laundry. Seafarers will provide their own transportation to and from the school. Following are the requirements for eligibility for the Lundeberg High School Program: i I am interested in furthering my education, and I would like more information { I on the Lundeberg High School Program. I I Name L.Book No I I Address— ^: (Street) (City or Town) (Zip) I I Last grade completed .Last year attended. I I Complete this form, and mail to: Margaret Nalen i _ Director of Academic Education I •; ' Harry Lundeberg School J [ f. Piney Point, Maryland 20674 A? 'V .Pate 30 C ' I.-:-: •' • —FOWT — QMED, Lifebtm^ AWeScjunait, a<aaB StewSftf ment Ratings — QMED,Li Ratals c.:—.FOWT, ./•T;;;®;:/.. ., . — QMED, Lifeboat, and — — QMED, Lifeboat, Welding, Qnartennaster, and all Stew ard Department Ratings ^FOWT -—QMED, Lifeboat, and — QMED, Lifeboat, Able Seaman, Weldbig» and a ard Department Ratings —Advanced Electrical Procedures —FOWT —QMED, Lifeboat and all Steward —QMED, Lifebmri^WeWfeg, and attSteWai^DcpajctmiMt FOWT r^iand-a^ lane 2 June 12 Anfomafion , ., ~ QMED, Lifeboat, Wddinn.-and all Steward ^ June 23 —FO^ 10 j.~.QM£D, lifeboat, WHdtng, and ail Steward Department July 21 —FOWT QMED, La ,, — Advanced Funqpman Procedures — QMED, Lifeboat, Welding, Quartermaster and all Steward Department Ratings —FOWT i—. QMED, Laehoat, and all Stevrard Department Ratings ^July 28 Aug. 18 I Ang. 21 10 Graduate Welding Class 1. One year's seatime. 2. Initiation fees paid in full. 3. AH outstanding monetary obliga­ tions, such as dues and loans paid in fulL eral areas: English Grammar, and Literature; Social Studies, Science I The Lundeberg School was estab­ lished to benefit all brothers of the SIU, and its Upgrading and Academic Pro­ grams' are open to all Seafarers. In Brother Liwag's words: "The Lunde­ berg School is outstanding, it should make all Seafarers proud that our Union gives all our members such an oppor­ tunity for learning and self-improve­ ment." A: J :f. t • -i'.-.:,' •. .1 ' (,'• ( (' t Graduating from the welding upgrading class early last month at Piney Point are, standing (I. to r.): William Rose, Jose Vasquez, George Tell, Senior Instructor Bill Eglinton, Donald Farmer, Theipolis Jordan, Bill Berulis and Robert Walker. Seated (I. to r.) are; David Daley, Herbert Spencer and Charles Rbsenberger. The two-week basic welding course consists of classwork and 60 hours of on-the-job welding practice. This includes electric arc welding and cutting plus oxyacetylene brizing, welding and cutting. The welding techniques are taught on up-to-date equipment with safety stressed. The course Is open to all members who have a rating in any department. It is given every other two weeks and the next classes start on Jan. 23 and Feb. 20. . �• •i- •. Cook andBaker Deck Department Upgrading 1. 12 months seatime as Third Cook or, 2. 24 months seatime in Steward Department, six months oi which must te as Third Co(A and Assistant Cook or; 3. Six months as Assistant or Third Co(A and are holders of a ''Certificate** ot satisfactory completion from the Assistant Cooks Training COUTK. QoirtermMter 1. Must hold an endonement as Able-Seaman—unUmited—any waten. Abte-teiMui Chief Cook watcn 1. Must teat least 19 yean of age. 2. Be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e.. eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—^20/100, corrected to 20/4()—20/20, and have normal color visioo), 3. Have 12 months seatiTO as an Ordinary Seaman or 4. Be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have eight months seatime as Ordi­ nary Seaman. (Those who have less than the 12 months seatime will be reqiured to take the four week course.) ^Snmam ••Bmim Must be at least 19 yean of age. 2. Be aUe to pau the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—^20/100, corrected to 20/40—20120, and have normal color vision). 3. Have 36 months seatime as Ordinary Seaman or AB—12 months. r y 1 s r Chief Steward 1. Three years seatime in ratings above that of Third Cook and hold an "A" seniority in the Union or; 2. Six months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant (Took, six months as Cock and Baker, six months seatime as Chief Cook and are hoMers of a "Certificate" of satidactory comfdetion from the Assistant Cook, Second CocA and Baker and Chief Cook Training Courses at the Lundeberg Schotd or, 3. Twelve months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, six months seatime as Cook and Baker, six months seatime as CThief Cook and are bidders of a "Ortificate" of satisfactory completion from the C^k and Baker and Chief Cook Training programs. 4. Twelve months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, twelve months sea­ time as Co(A and Baker and six months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" til satisfactory completion from the Chief Cook Training Program. 1. Must have 90 days seatime in any department. Engine Upgrading FOWL—(whohMonlyawipf mdowcmmt) 1. Must be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/50—20/30, and have normal color vision). 2. Have six months seatime as wiper or be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have three months seatime as wiper. (Those who have less than the six months seatime will be required to take the four week course.) 11 n e 1. Twelve months seatime as Cook and Baker or; 2. Three years seatime in Steward Department, six nionths oi which must te as Third Cook or Assistant CotA and six montte as CoiA and Baker or; 3. Six months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Co(A and six months seatime as Cook and Baker and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory com[detion from the Assistant Cook and Second Co(A and Baker's Training Course or; 4. Twelve>months seatime as Third Co(A or Assistant Cook and six months sea­ time as Co(A and Baker and are holders of a "Certificate" completion from the Co(A and Baker Training Program. mm mmmm ^mm MM ^mm mmim MM ^^m MM MM MM MM MM J • 'A -i '1 I -i MM MMM HARRY LUNDEBERG SCHOOL OF SEAMANSHIP UPGRADING APPLICATION FOWT--(who hoMann cminnfatimmch as Electrician) Name. 1. No requirements. EkctrkisB, Rcfrigentioii, Pompman, Deck Engiiieer, Jaalw EB^hMcr, MncUiiiM or BoBeniMkcv-.-(who hoMgoaly a wiper endoneineat) Address. 1. Be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/50—20/30 and have normal color vision). 2. Have six months seatime in engine department as wiper. Book Number ^— Port and Date Issued. Social Security # HLS Graduate: Yes • Nd • Dates Available For Training. I Am Interested In: -Age- (Middle) (Firrt) (Last) (Street) (City) EMrfctaa,RefrifcratlDB, Panpaiai^DeckEng^ (wfcaiwideaaeBglaeialiBgaaciiaiFOWT) DECK 1. No requirements. QMED—any rating 1. Must have rating (or successfully passed examinations for) FOWT, Electri­ cian, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist, Boilermaker, and Deck Engine Mechanic. 2. Must show evidence of seatime of at least six months in any one or a combinati<m of the fotlowiag ratings: FOWT, Electrician, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist, Boilermaker, or Deck Engine Medianic. -Telephone (Area Code) (Zip) (State) Seniority. .Ratings Now Held. Lifeboat Endorsement: Yes • No • ENGINE STEWARD AB 12 Months AB Unlimited Quartermaster Lifeboatman • QMED • Hectrician • Assistant Co(A • • FWT • Dk.Eng. • CookA Baker • • GUer • Jr. Eng. • Chief Cook • • • Dk. Mech. • Pumpman • Steward • Reefer • Machinist • Boilermaker • Welder • LNG-LPG • Advanced Piunpman Procedures Q Diesel • Advanced Electrical Procedures RECORD OF SEATIME — (Show only amount needed to upgrade in rat­ ing checked above or attach letter of service, whichever is applicable.) WcMlag 1. Must hold endorsement as QMED—any rating. LNG/LPGPw>gMi SHIP RATING HELD DATE OF SHIPMENT DATE OF DISCHARGE 1. Fiiginit pefymiwi must te QMED—^Any Rating. All other (Deck-and Stew- anO mult hold a laiing. Adnmccd Pumpman Procedures 1. Must already hold Ctoast Guard endorsement as Pumpman or QMED— any rating. J>ATE. PORT. Advanced Elcctricai Procedures 1. Must already hold Coast Guard endorsement as electrician or QMED— any rating. Steward Upgrading SIGNATURE. RETURN COMPLETE APPLICATION TO: LUNDEBERG UPGRADING CENTER, PINEY POINT, MD. 20674 V • '4 AmkitantCook 1. 12 months seatime in any Steward Department Entry Rating. 2. Entry Ratings who have been accepted into the Harry Lundeterg Schrol and show a desire to advance in the Steward Department must have a minimum of three moothsseatim^ Upgrade for Job Security i||P .. ) January, 1975 I i « • » •.» » 31 » • • I V 'M, v--i I I \ ' V I r-• �SEAFARERS .t LOG OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO A-- . • y-f-- I "••• • I:. • Seafarers Political Activity Donation Working For Jobs and Job Security t : L: * . . ^ . -fr- . ' Wv • / WHAT IS SPAD? [I: V/, Iv-- H: I h' ~ i if- SPAD:rr:^eaiaKrj5.Political Activity Donation—is the political energy that powers the SlU's drive for jobs and job security. It is the only means for "Seafaremld"mal^lheir voice^FearayrTle^T^^^ directly affect their livelitiddd. SPAD is a Political Activity Fund made, UP frorr^ thg ^nlimtary Hnnatinn r>f SlU members. It is a separate and segregate fund established to further the polit|car,J.spc^^ economic andlrade .union jntere^s of Se^^^ promqte jthe American Merchant Marine to provide- jot^^oppor4urutiee-.tor Amerjsflja.seaff»eft: HOW DOES SPAD WORK? r- SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for\elect|ve office. Th^rqugh ihe support of politi cerLdidales whose philosophies and pofif ticafprograms are consistent with Seafarers we may attain laws whiph pro^^^ ' SeafaTers' economic, social,.political and trade union objectives—and.pro/ecj^ thejobs and job security pfjAmerioan seamen., n- , )' ' li •' P V SPAD IS VOLUNTARY •• 'V • •.-.•"f All contributions to SPAD are voluntary. v No contributions may be solicited or received because of force, jotj dis- crimination, financial reprisal or as a condition of employment or membership in the SlU. or threats of such action. All members who contribute to SPAD receive an official receipt. If any member feels he has been forced or threatened to contribute, he should riotify the SlU or SPAD and demand an investigation and refund if his donation was involuntary. SPAD IS UNITY SPAD is the unity of Seafarers in the continuing struggle to promote a strong and competitive American Merchant Marine which will provide greater job opportunities and job protection for American seamen. HOW YOU CAN PARTICIPATE -| -^ t You can participate in this program through your voluntary donations to SPAD. Through your purchase of a SPAD Certificate you are joining with your shipmates and SlU brothers in working effectively toward building a healthier maritime industry which will provide greater job security for all American Seamen. Seamen are the most federally regulated workers in America and the maritime industry itself is subject to the regulations and laws of more federal agencies and Congressional committees than any other national industry. In no other industry is participation in political action more urgently needed than in maritime. The strength of the SlU has always been in our unity—and our unity in Political Action is through our support of SPAD. Politics Is Porkchops is more than a slogan to Seafarers—it is an under­ standing that only through effective Political Action will we protect what we have and build for our future. SPAD WORKSI SPAD does work to provide jobs and job security for Seafarera, Tbe .P.ol44iGal|'. Action of the SlU was directly responsible for tb^Merchant Marine Act of 1970.' This Act is building new ships for a revitalized Anherican Merchant Marine. The Political Action of the SlU is carrying the fight for more cargo for: American-flag ships. It was through our Political Action that American ships are carrying U.S. grain to Russia—Jobs for American seamen. It is through our Political Action that we are leading the fight to have Ameri­ can-flag ships carry a substantial portion of the nation's oil imports—more fobs for American seamen. The Political Action of the SlU is fighting against attacks on the Jones Act -v.. which protects our domestic shipping for U.S.-flag ships—job protection for Arnerican seamen. The Political Action of the SlU has saved the U.S. Public Health Service Hospital system—health protection for American seamen. SUPPORT SPAD FOR JOBS AND JOB SECURITY �< * M ••i.-.yi ';i3t3r£>'Aar.-jCMR!1 -> SEAFARERS . y ... January, 1975 i • 1 Ofnelal pabUcntlmi •! th* SEAFAHERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • Atlantic, Cnlf, Lakes and Inland Waters District- AFL-CIO • ^i Anatomy of a Major Legislative Victory When the United States Senate voted on Dec. 16, 1974 to adopt the House-Senate Conference Report on the Energy Transportation Security Act of 1974 it marked one of the most ambitious legis­ lative victories for Seafarers and the American Labor Movement. The Presidential veto—unexpected and still not fully explained—in no way diminishes the signifi­ cance of the Congressional victory nor the magni­ tude Jot the effort that made the victory possible. From the beginning it was an uphill fight. Sea­ farers have been struggling to achieve a fair share of our nation's import shipping since 1946. There have been some notable achievements. Most sig- Throughout the long legislative battle. Seafarers won the support of the entire Labor Movement. The Maritime Trades Department—repr esenting 44 national and international unions—met in No"Passage of such a bill, so vital to U.S. maritime industry will be evidence that at long last complete ethical and moral conduct and love of country has replaced the former influential weight of oil billions." Seafarer Art Lomas vember, 1972 to adopt strong resolutions in favor of the bill. The AFL-CIO Executive Council an- , Two years ago—in the 92nd Congress—^we came close. We lost in the Senate by a narrow mar­ gin of seven votes. That was Round One. Round Two opened when the 93rd Congress convened in 1973. ^ Members of the House—^Democrats and Re- 'X'l •W' tl 21-Month Fight ". .. Passage of H.R. 8193 would produce over 5,000 new jobs abord ships in the next decade. This would assure that valuable and trained American sea­ men, many of whom would have been lost to the in­ dustry, remain at sea and are available to aid the Na­ tion in the event of national crisis." Senator J. Glenn Beall Jr. (R-Md.) financed by the oil industry which was unprece­ dented in the history of this nation. It was a vindic­ tive campaign which attacked not only the SIU— but also respected members of the Senate. In the end we won. The SIU—together with the American Labor Movement—whipped the giant oil industry. It was the very first time this monopoly has ever been beaten in Congress. In this victory we have won the respect of Congress as well as a large segment of the people of our country. Senator Warren G. Magnnson (D-Wash.) Chairman, Senate Commerce Committee Rounds One and Two '11 And, throughout the 21-month legislative fight we were bombarded with an editorial campaign "I want to remind the Senators that after World War II we were constantly importuned by the Defense Department that we did not need to do things for ourselves—but we would have control over ships. So, we find a ship in the Indian Ocean financed by the [American] oil companies, insured by England, with Italian officers, and an Indian or Chinese crew. We found out we had no control over these ships at all." "The maritime groups have contributed more or less to my campaigns for 38 years—long before this bill was ever thought of. I hope they continue. We hd\>e a lot of maritime legislation in our committee. I guess they liked the way the chairman was helping them with their real serious problems." nificant are P.L. 480 which guarantees that 50 per­ cent of aid cargo to under developed countries be carried on U.S.-flag ships, and the Merchant Ma­ rine Act of 1970 which asserted a shipbuilding program to revitalize the American Merchant Kiarine. But the effort to secure cargo in this case a rea­ sonable share of oil imports—the key to building and maintaining a strong national merchant fleet —^has been vigorously opposed by a well-financed lobbying and editorial campaign by Exxon and other oil giants. ] with legislative representatives of virtually ^ all AFL- CIO national unions to organize a campaign in support of the bill. Congressmen in both the House and Senate were contacted by labor repre­ sentatives in every state. State federations, local central bodies, maritime port councils and AFLCIO regional directors joined in the struggle by writing to Congressmen and by making personal contact with legislators in their areas. At the same time, the Seafarers called meetings of ship operators and shipbuilders to organize their support for the bill. SIU President Paul Hall testifies In favor of the oil bill before hearings held by the House of Represen­ tatives—Merchant Marine and Fisheries Commit­ tee. The House overwhelmingly passed the oil bill by a 2-1 margin. nounced full support for the bill. And, the AFLCIO Convention went on record endorsing the oil import bill. Gathered Support Support for the maritime bill went far beyond these endorsements. The SIU—through the Mari­ time Trades Department—organized a labor task force to coordinate the fight. Meetings were held 5 "We need it (the Oil Imports Bill)... We need it for our jobs. We have to get our share of it." Seafarer Patrick Donovan /I Round Three The President vetoed our bill. But we will be back for Round Three. A strong United States Merchant Marine is in the best interest of our nation. Congress, has said so. We will again have the support of labor and industry—and we will fight even harder to make certain this nation has the security of a merchant fleet capable of providing our energy needs. • '1! ^ \ J "At a time of growing unemployment in the United States, this act will lead to 225,000 man-years of em­ ployment in ship construction and service industries —and 5,700 man-years of employment for American seamen." "The Commerce Department estimates this legis­ lation will lead to a balance-of-payments savings of $3.i billion in the next ten years—and SI 1.5 billion over the longer term." Senator Daniel K. Inouye QD-Hawaii) f' f/ J ~ publicans—-were convinced of the merits of a law which would require that a fair share of our oil imports be carried on U.S.-flag ships. More than 200 Representatives sponsored the Bill. When the vote came in the House in March, 1974 it passed by an overwhelming vote of 266-136—a clear mandate that the nation's economy and national security requires that a strong U.S.-fleet be avail­ able to provide for our energy needs. The AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department played a significant role In coordinating labor's legislative campaign for enactment of the oil bill, as well as solidifying Industry-wide support for the bill. Here MTD President Paul Hall addresses June 1974 rneetlng of U.S.-flag ship operators and shipyard executives In Washington, D.C. The MTD regularly conducted meetings during the long battle. �,yy .• :* ; ffi t ' '••'* ; -•"» Energy Re. rnultinational oil firms ^S^^IJOSA- siisSiiP Issue ?ii6sVe' * o"*^" ~ : '••' .'.-e .•. -f •• • 7/20/74 NATIONAL lOURNAL Mimmm REPORTS ^74 BacV'^ iv Ready AA 'Be ' y Not Discriminatory, SaysHM /Q-»- ;i •I wbby;. I SIU Defends Oil Import Quota s^gSf ByALANF.SCHOEDEL agai OCf g |«, weg Adoption ol the pnqiosed x)il weg '9/4; Import quota, assigning at least cen 30 per cent of this country's pe­ wa troleum imports t»* 7 4*^ --1 Nor- by this countryhave neither dPoit^ , a ">• per creased nor decreased forei W^er pofn^^^ ttat ^or- disciimination qgainst Amtinto the TT-U^ "i "'I'Ortedf shinoine. said Mr. Hall.'^'shipped jn . ®^teir he/ * can sh WMnedbyAifl^^ *>«ten/ hording to in ' •< (^y /^^aS^^WASfilNGTltW, se ^ Arthur •''ywMyy-Ay-:..-- 8e.f. °n ™«<hbeii| 'i fl ,.P I" ^^v^^PrefereneO rv.'. -v..;: „ 7 7^^ l^poial ; ^ . y• •:'•• • ... • \ ••^ ••\i^^.•y.l^': ^y-yy. In^ ;5S®Sjs&: 4wA?^<ftiP 'The Seafarers Union supports this bill. I am glad the Seafarers Union supports this bill, because J think the bill is right and I think they are a good union. If I could have only one union supporting me in the State of Louisiana, I would pick the Seafarers Union. Let me state that these people have some influence. I am happy to say so." Senator Russell B. Long (D-La.) r, rl vl- • 4?jtr: i SI •I "This timely piece of legislation has indeed multibenefits to our Nation, not only by strengthening our merchant marine, but also by stimulating employ­ ment, improving our balance of payments, promoting our national security, benefiting the consumer and taxpayer, and helping to improve our marine en­ vironment." Representative Glenn Anderson (D-Callf.) "Mr. President, let me state at the outset—this Sen­ ator is not in the slightest degree interested in what contributions the maritime unions have made to any­ body. He has confidence in the integrity and sincerity of all his colleagues. So much for that." Senator Norris Cotton (R-N.H.) Opposition Leader The 44-union, eight mllliOR-member Maritime Tcades'Department expressed labor's views on the oil bill with passage of a strong executive resolution calling for its swift enactment at the MTD's mid­ winter meetings last year. Shown above is MID President Paul Hall, center, flanked to the left by Pete McGavin, MID executive secretary-treasurer, and William Moody, MID administrator. 1^" f'> V'' ; llowing are the 44 US. Senators who voted in favor of the Conference Report of the Energy Transportation Security Act(H.R.. 8J03)on Dec. 16, IS.; , - :T'^ Wy '' ' ' SS^;. James Abourezk (D-S. Dak,> James B.Aflen{D-Ala.) Birch Bayh (D-Ind.) I.Oie»»BeaU,Jr. (R-Md.) Robertd.Byrd (D-W.Va.) ..y... W. Omk AianCranston (D-Csiif.), Robert J, Dole (R-Kans.) , Pete V. Domenici (R-N, Mex.) Mike Gravel (D-Alaska) Phillip A. Hart (JO-Mich.) , .y rrolft.T ^ , %nest P. [• ' ' Harold E, Hughes (D-Iowa) Hubert H. Humphrey (D-Minm) Daniel K. Inouye (D-Hawail) Henry M. Jackson (D-Wasfa.) J. Bennett Johnston, Jr. (D-La.) Rii.<tse5IH. l.ftnu „ . ¥cC- M3tfai^,Jr. (R-Md.) George McGovem (D-S. Dak.) Richard S. vSchweiker (R-J?a.? 'c U-e Meicaif (D-Monl.) Hugh Scott (R-Pa.) Howard M.Metzenbaum (D-Ohio) . Wifiiam L. .Scott (D-Va.) Walter K Mondale (D-Minn.) *' John J. Sparkman (D-Ala.) Joseph M, Montoya.(D-N. MeX,), Ted Stevens (R-Alaska> Sam Nuon (D-Ga.) , Adiai E. Stevenson, III (D-HI.)/-, Bob Parkwood (R-Ore.), Stuart Symington fD-Mo,) jorne Pell (D-R.l.) , Herman E. TaJmadgc (D-Ga.) " 'Jcppings Randolph ; ^...^rrison A/Wttl|qias«Tf. (D-KJi Special Supplemejit Page 2 yy'--. 'SIS' ,-•. ' yyyyyisk^.yy -•yk 'ym i 1!;-:7 ^ y''k.k • ' ••• :• �AMERICAN FEDERATION OF lABOR AND CONGRESS OF INDUSTRIAl OR6ANI2ATIONS LAW KimCLANO UCMTAIIV-TltASUIItll JOiEm D. KECNAN UE W. MifTTON I. W. AKL ncw/im^EM. jowrwuir MMU T. HOUSEWmSHT MMITIII J. WMD JOKPH f. TONCUl A. PHIIIP UMDOira JOUra A. UIRNE iWNTEII T. tnuATON MHN H. LYONS e. I. DENNIS TNOMASW. CIEASON FLOYD E. SMITH S. FMNK MFTERY CEDME HAADY WIUIAM SIDEU ALBEIT SHANKEA IICHAI7 WALSN PAULHAU PAVL JENNINCS A. P. CIOSPIION PHEI BOMMAIITO JOHN F. eilNEI LDUIS STULBEIS ALEXANDEI I. MHAN AL H. CHESSEI HUBRAY H. FINLH SOLSTniN SIS SIXTEENTH STREET. N.W. WASHINGTON. D.C. ZOOOS (202) SST-SOOO July 30, 1974 The Senate is expected to soon take up H.R. 8193, the Energy Transportation Security Act of 1974, as amended by the Senate Commerce Committee. The AFL-CIO strongly supports the passage of this legislation, which would guarantee that as much as 30 percent of United States oil imports must be carried on U.S.-flag vessels which are manned and owned by American citizens. At its Tenth Constitutional Convention in October, 1973, the AFL-CIO unanimously adopted the follow­ ing position in support of the Energy Transportation Security Act: "Congress must legislate a guarantee that a fair share of all imported petroleum cargoes be carried on U.S.-flag ships. Such legislation would provide for the development of an American tanker capability that would be in the best interests of national security, the economy and a more favorable balance of payments position, and would create thousands of jobs in the con­ struction and operation of such a fleet." Since the adoption of this position, international events, including the Arab oil boycott, have once again demonstrated the necessity that the United States merchant marine be provided a major portion of U.S. oil imports. Only in this manner can the U.S. be assured that no nation will be able to exert control over America's oil import lifelines. Without the passage of H.R. 8193, we will continue to be at the mercy of foreign-flag, foreign-owned, and foreign-manned vessels which have proven highly unreliable and which deprive the United States of any tax and balance of payments benefits. We urge you to vote in favor of H.R. 8193 when it reaches the floor of the Senate in order that the United States may once again obtain a strong, competitive U.S. fleet that will produce economic and security benefits for every citizen of the nation. SlU President Paul Hall testifies in support of the oil bill before Senate hearings of the Subcommittee on Merchant Marine in May of 1974. The Senate passed the Conference Report of the bill 44-40 on Dec. 16, 1974. - i\ "1 am aware of the years of work that have gone into the perfection of this legislation. This is a good bill, and I am pleased to have had the opportunity to work with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle on what is before us today—the conference report on the Energy Transportation Security Act of 1974." Representative Thomas Downing (D-Va.) "It is time we insisted that the major oil companies invest their windfall profits in the United States—not in Japanese tankers. It is time we insisted they hire U.S. workers — instead of registering their ships abroad to avoid U.S. taxes. And it is time we insisted on transportation security for our vital oil imports." Senator Adlai E. Stevenson, III (D-D!.) ^The following is an excerpt of a letter sent by SW President Paul Hall to AFL-CIO President George Meany on Dec. 27 thanking him for his help in getting. the Energy Transportation Security Act through Congress. "I am writing to express deep thanks to you for your ..f «... I an extremely important factor in its passage,:W< are also grateful to you for the support you generate ^ on behalf of this iegislation from ^1 segments of tl trade union movement The manner in which yoi aided the efforts to pass this bill was typical of the support you have always given to all causes of benefit \merica's working n— "° " "We have been working very closely with the Pres­ ident's advisors and we have taken out the provisions that were objectionable and I think the White House will support the bill." ^ f Representative James Grover (R-N.Y.) Unions Throughout Country Back Us The following are excerpts from just a few of the hundreds of letters sent to U.S. Senators in support of the Oil Imports Bill from unions around the country. "Passage of this legislation would enhance our national security by easing our dependency on for­ eign-flag shipping. It would guarantee this nation a tanker fleet capable of providing the United States with an uninterupted flow of oil imports. "By using U.S. flag and U.S.-built vessels instead of foreign, the United States could reduce the outflow of dollars for each barrel of oil imported by as much as 20% depending on the distance the oil is carried. We estimate that by 1980 the sayings to the balance of payments would exceed one-half billion dollars ayear." Page Groton, Asst. to the InPI President Boilermakers, Iron Ship Builders, Blacksmiths, Forgers and Helpers "The shot in the arm which the legislation will pro­ vide the maritime industry in particular and the econ­ omy in general, is desperately needed. The recession in which our nation now finds itself is not easily gotten rid of. We desperately need new job-building programs and capacities. H.R. 8193 would do ex­ actly that while strengthening America's merchant marine." . Leon B. Schachter InPl Vice President Amalgamated Meat Cntters and Butcher Woriunen Special Suppfement "We have been contacting our friends in Congress asking them to do all they can to see that H.R. 8193 passes. Is there anything else we can do to help in this case?" Cesar E. Chavez President, United Farm Workers In Letter to Paul HaU "For sometime I have been deeply concerned about many of the items this legislation will correct and improve. I refer especially to our national security and our need for building a fleet of U.S. tankere to transport our much needed oil supplies. It's high time this nation cease to depend on foreign tankers to sup­ ply our oil needs. Our recent experience should be dl too fresh in our memories." Joseph P. Tonelli, President United Paperworkers International Union "It is a bill that can be eminently justified on the basis of national security, but it also warrants your support for the contribution this legislation would make to a different kind of security—^job security." Murray H. Finley, General President Amalgamated Clothing Workers "The fact that less than five percent of U.S. waterborne oil imports is carried by U.S. flag vessels makes us vulnerable to "oil shippers blackmail" as well. This dangerous dependency on foreign flag shippers will be greatly reduced by the passage of the Energy Transportation Security Act of 1974." SolStetin Textile Workers Union of America "The effect would be a more stable oil supply, less possibility of a repetition of last winter's oil embargo, steadier and better price of fuel oil for your heating needs, improvement of U.S. balance of trade, and a defense against a complete oil supply cut-off to the United States." John E. Mara Boot and Shoe Workers' Union Laborers' International Union is supporting this legislation because we are convinced that the bill will have genuine, positive effects on workers, consumers, farmers and most other major segments of the na­ tion." Peter Fosco General President, Laborers' Int'l Union "The International Union of Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers, AFL-CIO, strongly endorses the passage of H.R. 8193, the Energy Transportation Security Act...." Paul Jennings, President InFl Union of Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers "This is to advise you of this union's support of the Energy Transportation Security Act of 1974 and to urge your active support of the bill." James T. Housewrigjhf Intematio^ Pr«s|ilpd Retail Clerks Intemationd Pages 4 . .J ft- �--'ft »• ' '.5' I'i" , .. • i- ' •<ilV-'k~li oe •* -' •' ' %;vV V5, -v.: " -'Y ^-O' ••" f V continued next page 1 APRIL 30,1973 H.R. 7304 Introduced /'tr ,,r • W:y 4:' ^1'-- MAY 29, 1973 H.R. 8193 Introduced/Referred to House Com­ mittee On Merchant Marine & (fisheries F|l , •«H! JUNE 27,1973 S. 2089 Introduced US- AUGUST, 1973 AFL-CIO Exec. Council Adopted Res. In Support of Legislation I; XT/ SEPTEMBER 17, 1973 H.R. 8193 Referred to House Subcommittee on Merchant Marine :!, 'V' •» OCTOBER, 1973 MTD & AFL-CIO Conventions Adopted Resolu­ tions in Support of Legislation OCTOBER 9, 1973 MM Subcommittee Hearings Begin If . M wm-.. DECEMBER, 1973 MTD Letters sent to Port Councils/AFL-CIO Letters sent to State Labor Councils FEBRUARY, 1974 AFL-CIO Exec. Council Adopts Res. In Support of Legislation 11! ;''V'3' 'III, lllfit % MARCH 14, 1974 MM Subcommittee Hearings End JVIAY 3,1974 SlU sent Letters to House Members MAY 8,1974 H.R. 8193 Passed House fr3t; ir: MAY 23,19741 MTD Letters & Tellegrams to: Commerce Committee/MTD/Affiliates & Port Councils/Nat'l Unions MAY 28,1974 MTD Legislative and Planning Meeting (Wash­ ington, D.C.) JULY, 1974 Vote in Senate JULY 2, 1974 Management Legislative Meeting (Hotel Madison, Washington, D.C.) ..«. JULY 3,1974 MTD Legislative and Planning Meeting (Wash­ ington, D.C.) JULY 12,1974 MTD Legislative and Planning Meeting (Wash­ ington, D.C.) - Vi'IY;. ' !vl. • • ' r-'. i- ' MAY 23,1974 President Paul Hall of the Seafarers International Union sent a wire to each AFL-CIO State Central Body urging them to contact their respective Sena­ tor^ and have their affiliates contact the Senators also urging them to vote in favor of H.R. 8193. f-.. JULY 19,1974 MTD Legislative and Planning Meeting (Wash­ ington, D.C.) .^*1 JULY 26,1974 MTD Legislation and Planning Meeting (Wash­ ington, D.C.) MAY 24, 1974 President Paul HalLof the Seafarers International Union sent a letter to The President of the United States urging passage of The Energy Transportation Security Act of 1974, H.R. 8193. _ "Mr. President we the crew of the S/S Fort Hoskins earnestly urge you to sign into law the oil bill now on your desk." Seafarer C. Frey, Chairman Ship's Committee, in Telegram to President Ford "In my small way I have tried to get it across to our' Brothers that without a "Political Organization" to represent the Sit) we would have nothing. Our Union as well as the rest of the maritime industry would find itself at the mercy of all who would want to enrich themselves (at the expense of) the merchant seamert.'^ Scflfium Fiaiik Rodd^itoz •. .-'..to.-i.; t|. I MAY30,1974 ® President Paul Hall testified before the Subcorrvmittee on Merchant Marine of the Senate Com-; merce Committee on H.R. 8193. MAY 20,1974 Hearings Began in Subcommittee Ml ^•.MM .. JUNE 27, 1974 H.R. 8193 was marked up and reported out of committee and the recorded-vote was 14 yeas—2 nays and 2 not voting. MAY 30,1974 Hearings to End in Senatie MAY 13,1974 Sent to Senate Committee on Commerce m JUNE 13, 1974 MTD Legislative' and Planning Meeting (Wash­ ington, D.C.) MAY31,1974 President Paul Hall of the Seafarers International Union sent a letter to The Vice President of the United States urging passage of The Energy Trans­ portation Security Act of 1974, H.R. 8193. MAY 7,1974 H.R. 8193 Rpt'd fm. Rules $• JUNE 6, 1974 President Paul Hall of the Seafarers International Union sent a letter to the President of each AFLCIO National and International Union enclosing an MTD Fact Sheet on The Energy Transportation Security Act of 1974, H.R. 8193, requesting they contact their local unions and request them to con­ tact their respective United States Senators urging them to support this important legislation. 'JUNE 2,1974 AFL-CIO President George Meany issued a press release containing the full context of a letter he sent to Senator Warren JVIagnuson, Chairman of the Senate Commerce Committee urging^ enactment of H.R. 8193, The Energy Transportation Security Act of 1974, as quickly as possible. MARCH 27, 1974 H. R. 8193 Rpt'd fm. Subcommittee APRIL 24, 1974 H.R, 8193 Rpt'd. fm. MMF. Committee i ' si, •' JUNE 4,1974 AFL-CIO President George Meany sent a letter to the officers of all AFL-CIO State and Local Central Bodies and AFL-CIO Regional Directors re: H.R. 8193 urging them "to convey your support of the bill to your Senators as well as to assist in rallying the support of all segments of the trade union movement in your area." With his letter President Meany enclosed the MTD Fact Sheet explaining the elements of this legislation as well as the press release containing the text of his letter to Senator VVar^n Magnusjon in support of the oil bill. : AtA- JULY 30,1974 President George Meany of the AFL-CIO sent a letter to every United States Senator urging them to vote in favor of H.R. 8193 when it reaches the floor of the Senate. __ .1 ^ - 3- ' M E; Liv' :\vr il, WMA ii AUGUST 2,1974 MTD Legislative and Planning Meeting^ ington, b.C.) : iW •Page-5 "^'#1 • 1 . v:i liSVS • i:V M. �:• - \ V'. . '.<• i'> LEGISLATIVE PATH OF THE ENERGY TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ACT continued ri I) •'f? t" .r \• r •-S. . •r ; r "I still can't believe it! We did it! We actually got a bill passed the big oil interest!!!" HLS Trainee Scott Resley AUGUST 15,1974 MTD Legislative and Planning Meeting (Wash­ ington, D.C.) "The safety standard that the maritime industry fought so long for is in deep jeopardy. Please support HR 8193 and the American economy will win a great victory." Seafarer Howard Yaekel In telegram to Senator James Buckley AUGUST 19,1974 MTD Legislative and Planning Meeting (Wash­ ington, D.C.) 4m -.iH- AUGUST 19,1974 A letter was hand delivered to every member of the United States Senate signed by President Paul Hall of the Seafarers International Union urging passage ofH.R. 8193. "For the good of our country and in the interest of our merchant marine and related interests please support HR 8193." Seafarer Romolo De Vlrgiieo In telegram to Senator Jacob Javlts AUGUST 21,1974 MTD Legislative and Planning Meeting (Wash­ ington, D.C.) "Just a few days ago I received a telegram at sea from our President Paul Hall concerning the oil bill. Let me tell you, when informed and posted on the bulletin board you should see the warm welcome this telegram has. "We know the significance of these great achieve­ ments for our membership and our Union as a whole. We realize too the struggle our President Paul Hall and our Union officials have gone through and are still going through to achieve this goal so important to our Union. "In my name and the crew of the USNS Saugatuck we are behind our President Paul Hall and our Union officials one hundred percent." Julio D. Delgado USNS Saugatuck Ship's Chairman "Just for the record, we received the radiogram from Paul Hall about the oil bill being passed and also the one about our ACTING President "Ford" vetoing it later. Pass along to Brother Hall that the entire crew of the Long Lines is ready along with him for round three with these people. Just let us know what to do and when to do it and we will all be right there. "All the best to all of you there for a Happy New Year and may the people that stopped our oil bill all have to shovel coal." Ira C. Brown Sec.-Reporter, C.S. Long Lines AUGUST 23, 1974 President Paul Hall and Executive SecretaryTreasurer Peter M. McGavin on the Maritime Trades Department, AFL-CIO sent a letter to the officers of each State Central Body with an up-todate Fact Sheet urging them to again contact their 'respective Senators and'let them know that the labor movement in their particular State solidly supports H.R. 8193. AUGUST 27,1974 MTD Legislative and Planning Meeting (Wash­ ington, D.C.) f •-J" - AUGUST 29, 1974 Management Legislative Meeting (Hotel Madison, " " Washington, D.C.) • ' *.' SEPTEMBER 3, 1974 President Paul Hall of the Seafarers International Union sent a wire to every member of the United States Senate urging support and passage of The Energy Transportation Security Act of 1974, H.R. 8193. • '7/ /J a damn good thing." j- '' HLS Trainee Stanley J. Hungerford ''' %sm . •, -v:'• •• A: •VY';;' "• SEPTEMBER 3, 1974 AFL-CIO President George Meany sent a wire to every member of the United States Senate strongly urging them to vote in favor of H. R. 8 i93. I'.,'?,. - j!- ' Special Supplement " "'-"4 i';. .f "• "S' v-f-'t mr. - I^ .j; - mia * ' -i ~ iX, -1 • :V., : •-i :r.' y �iliiiiiviiiiil'ilfcilii I •>»» inM«. v4i};>f*-wrin I mttlfl'-* -• ' "'•'A f.'. : 1 >- \ .' y-\ ; •* • fcr-• ..- -v • -.'J r"?, • c u -J ^ II r> [f ;s! :;•• ;E2 Jp .i.'' 'h '' i. 'tl ilJ' fH'i ! -I - "There are a lot of reasons why this bill should be passed. It means an awful lot to all Americans, not fust seamen but all. Americans . . . the shipbuilders, the steel industry, the store owners. It would mean that fathers of children in school would be working instead of being in the unemployment line. It's time the Congress and the President started taking care of Americans instead of ioreigners. When seamen are working everyone is happier." Recertified Bosun M. C. 'Duke* Duet P I Br I i- . -S •r • ivi. Vs., SEPTEMBER 4, 1974 The Urtited States Senate began debate on H.R. 8193. SEPTEMBER 5, 1974 The Energy Transportation Security Act of 1974, H.R. 8193, passed the United States Senate by a vote of 42 to 28. NOVEMBER 14,1974 MTD Legislative and Planning Meeting (Washing­ ton, D.C.) 1'^'' NOVEMBER 14,1974 Bill Moody sent letter to 50 Senators today urging passage of H.R. 8193 conference report. -'ft NOVEMBER 18,1974 President Paul Hall of the Seafarers International Union of N. A., sent a letter to 59 Senators urging the passage of the Conference Report on H.R. 8193, along with a statement which deals with the latest oil company misstatements on H.R. 8193. OCTOBER 3,1974 Joint Conferees of both Houses met regarding H.R. 8193. OCTOBER 7,1974 H.R. 8193 clears Joint Conference Committee. a 111' i s' ',;i 't - NOVEMBER 19,1974 MTD Legislative and Planning Meeting (Washing­ ton, D.C.) OCTOBER 10,1974 H.R. 8193 Conference Report passed House 219 to 140. •' -i.V • DECEMBER 16, 1974 H.R. 8193 passes Senate. OCTOBER 22,1974 MTD Legislative and Planning Meeting (Washing-: ton, D.C.) . / DECEMBER 30. 1974 President Ford pocket vetoes H.R. 8193 (Energy Transportation Security Act) NOVEMBER I, i974 Letter sent by President Hall and Peter McGavin ' to the State Central Bodies. I'- NOVEMBER 7,1974 mmmmmmmammm MTD Legislative and Planning Meeting (Washing­ ton, DC.) •• •• " ".."--a' ;Vs-i<,V 4 '.v"".V;- ' iM'] m Special Supplement I' ^ '1 ''' �• -Ai'..,.. •iiaiiiaainiiMii B SEAFARERS -• — V LOG How the House Voted I 'A I •4s--' Following are the names of the 266 Congressmen in the House of Representatives who voted in favor of the Energy Transportation Security Act on May 8, 1974. Robert A. Roe (D-N.J.) James Abdnor (R-S. Dak.) Paul G. Roberts (D-Fla.) BeUa Abzug (D-N.Y.) James M. Hanley (D-N.Y.) Donald J. Mitchell (R-N.Y.) Teno Roncalio (D-Wyo.) Brock Adams (D-Wash.) Richard T. Hanna (D-Calif.) Joe Moakley (D-Mass.) Fred B. Rooney (D-Pa.) Joseph Addabbo (D-N.Y.) Robert P. Hanrahan (R-111.) Robert H. Mollohan (D-W.Va.) Charles Rose (D-N.C.) Glenn M. Anderson (D-Calif.) Orval Hansen (R-Idaho) G. V. Montgomery (D-Miss.) Benjamin S, Rosenthal (D-N.Y.) Mark Andrews (R-N. Dak.) Julia Butler Hansen (D-Wash.) Williams. Moorhead (D-Pa.) Dan Rostenkowski (D-Ill.) Frank Annunzio (D-III.) William H. Harsha (D-Ohio) JohnE. Moss (D-Calif.) Edward J. Roush (D-Ind.) Herman Badillo (D-N.Y.) Augustus F. Hawkins (D-Calif.) Morgan F. Murphy (D-111.) William R. Roy (D-Kan5.) L. A. Bafaiis (Skip) (R-Fla.) Wayne L. Hays (D-Ohio) John M. Murphy (D-N.Y.) Edward R. Roybal (D-Calif.), LaMar Baker (R-Tenn.) EdwardT^. Hebert (D-La.) John P. Murtha (D-Pa.) Leo J. Ryan (D-Calif.) William A. Barrett (D-Pa.) Ken Hechler (D-W.Va.) William H. Natcher (D-Ky.) Femand J. St. Germain (D-R.I.): Robert E. Bauman (R-Md.) Margaret M. Heckler (R-Mass.) Lucien N. Nedzi (D-Mich.) Charles W. Sandman, Jr. (R-N.J.) Charles E. Bennett (R-Fld.) David N. Henderson (D-N.C.) Bill Nichols (D-Ala.) Ronald A. Sarasin (R-Conn.) Bob Bergland (D-Minn.) Floyd V. Hicks (D-Wash.) James G. O'Hara (D-Mich.) Paul S. Sarbanes (D-Md.) TomBevill (D-Ala.) Andrew J. Hinshaw (R-Calif.) Thomas P. O'Neill, Jr. (D-Mass.) David E. Satterfleld, III (D-Va.) Mario Biaggi (D-N.Y.) Lawrence J. Hogan (R-Md.) Wayne OwerB (D-Utah) WiUiam J. Scberle (R-Iowa) Jonathan B. Bingham (D-N.Y.) Chet Holifield (D-Calif.) Stanford E. Parris (R-Va.) Patricia Schroeder (D-Colo.) LindyBoggs (D-La.) Marjorie S. Holt (R-Md.) Otto E. Passman (D-La.) John F. SeiberUn (D-Ohio) Edward?. Boland (D-Mass.) Elizabeth Holtzman (D-N.Y.) Edward J. Patten (D-N.J.) George E. Shipley (D-IU.) Richard Boiling (D-Mo.) Frank Horton (R-N.Y.) Claude Pepper (D-Fla.) Dick Shoup (R-Mont.) David R. Bowen (D-Miss.) Jame^ J. Howard (D-N.J.) Carl D. Perkins (D-Ky.) JohnBrad^as (D-Ind.) Bud Shuster (R-Pa.) Robert J. Huber (R-Mich.) Peter A. Peyser (R-N.Y.) Frank J. Brasco (D-N.Y.) Robert L. F. Sikes (D-Fla.) William L. Hungate (D-Mo.) Otis G. Pike (D-N.Y.) B. F. Sisk (D-Calif.) William G. Bray (R-Ind.) John E. Hunt (R-N.J.) Bertram L. Podell (D-N.Y.) Joe Skubitz (R-Kans.) John B. Breaux (D-In.) Richard H. Ichord (D-Mo.) Melvin Price (D-Ill.) John Breckinridge (D-Ky.) John M. Slack (D-W.Va.) Harold T. Johnson (D-Calif.) Joel Pritchard (R-Wash.) Henry P. Smith, lU (R-N.Y.) Jack Brinkley (D-Ga.) Robert E. Jones (D-Ala.) Wm. J. Randall (D-Mo.) Gene Snyder (R-Ky.) Jack Brooks (D-Tex.) Walter B. Jones (D-N.C.) Charles B. Rangel (D-N.Y.) Harley O. Staggers (D-W.Va.) George E. Brown, Jr. (D-Calif.) James R. Jones (D-Okla.) John R. Rarick (D-La.) Joel T. Broyhill (R-Va.) James V. Stanton (D-Ohio) Ed Jones (D-Tenn.) Thomas M. Rees (D-Calif.) Fortney H. Stark (D-Calif.) John Buchanan (R-Ala.) Barbara Jordan (D-Tex.) Donald W. Riegle, Jr. (D-Mich.) Clair W. Burgener (R-Calif.) Robert H. Steele (R-Conn.) Joseph E. Karth (D-Mirm.) Matthew J. Rinaldo (R-N.J.) Yvonne Brathwaite Burke (D-Calif.) Alan Steelman (R-Tex.) Abraham Kazen, Jr. (D-Tex.) Ray Roberts (D-Tex.) Robert G. Stephens, Jr. (D-Ga.) Herbert J. Burke {R-Fla.) Jack F. Kemp (R-N.Y.) Peter W. Rodino, Jr. (D-N.J.) James A. Burke (D-Mass.) Samuel S. Stratton (D-N.Y.) Carleton J. King (R-N.Y.) William L. Dickinson (R-Ala.) Bill D. BurUson (D-Mo.) W. S. Stuckey, Jr. (D-Ga.) John C. Kluczynski (D-Ill.) John D. Dingell (D-Mich.) Phillip Burton (D-Calif.) Gerry E. Studds (D-Mass.) Edward I. Koch (D-N.Y.) Harold D. Donohue (D-Mass.) GoodloeE. Byron (D-Md.) Lenor K. Sullivan (D-Mo.) Peter N. Kyros (D-Maine) Thomas N. Downing (D-Va.) Bob Casey (D-Tex.) James W. Symington (D-Mo.) Phil M. Landrum (D-Ga.) John J. Duncan (R-Tenn.) Elford A. Cederberg (R-Mich.) Frank Thompson, Jr. (D-N.J.) Delbert L. Latta (R-Ohio) Bob Eckhardt (D-Tex.) Bill Chappell, Jr. (D-Fla.) Ray Thornton (D-Ark.) Robert L. Leggett (D-Calif.) Jack Edwards (R-Ala.) Shirley Chisholm (D-N.Y.) Robert O. Tiernan (D-R.I.) William Lehman (D-Fla.) . Don Edwards (D-Calif.) Donald D. Clancy (R-Ohio) David ToweU (R-Nev.) Norman F. Lent (R-N.Y.) Joshua Eilberg (D-Pa.) • Frank M. Clark (D-Pa.) Bob Traxier (D-Mich.) Gillis W. Long (D-M ) Joe L. Evins (D-Tenn.) Don H. Clausen (R-Calif.) Morris K. UdaU (D-Ariz.) Clarence D. Long (D-Md.) Dante B. Fascell (D-Fla.) William Clay (D-Mo.) A1 UUman (D-Oreg.) Trent Lott (R-Miss.) Daniel J. Flood (D-Pa.) William S. Cohen (D-Maine) Lionel Van Deerlin (D-Calif.) Thomas A. Luken (D-Ohio) Thomas S. Foley (D-Wash.) Cardiss Collins (D-IU.) Richard F. Vander Veen (D-Mich.) MikeMcCormack (D-Wash.) WUliam D. Ford (D-Mich.) John B. Conlan (R-Ariz.) Victor V. Veysey (R-Calif.) Joseph M. McDade (R-Pa.) L. H. Fountain (D-N.C.) Silvio O. Conte (R-Mass.) Joe D. Waggonner, Jr. (D-La.) Robert C. McEwen (R-N.Y.) Harold V. Froehlich (R-Wis.) JohnConyers, Jr. (D-Mich.) Jerome R. Waldie (D-Calif.) John J. McFall (D-Calif.) Richard H. Fulton (D-Tenn.) James C. Corman (D-Calif.) WUliam F. Walsh (R-N.Y.) Stewart B. McKinney (R-Conn.) (D-Fla.) Don Fuqua William R- Cotter (D-Conn.) Richard C. White (D-Tex.) Qem Rogers McSpadden (D-Okla.) Joseph M. Gaydos (D-Pa.) Lawrence Coughlin (R-Pa.) WiUiam G. Whitehurst (R-Va.) Torbert H. MacDonald (D-Mass.) Tom S. Gettys (D-S.C.) Paul W. Cronin (R-Mass.) Bob WUson (R-Calif.) Robert B. Mathias (R-Calif.) Robert N. Giaimo (D-Conn.) Dan Daniel (D-Va.) Charies H. WUson (D-Calif.) Dawson Mathias (D-Ga.) Sam Gibbons (D-Fla.) Charles Wilson (D-Tex.) Spark M. Matsunaga (D-Hawaii) Benjamin A. Gilman (R-N.Y.) Robert W. Daniel Jr. (R-Va.) Lester L. Wolff (D-N.Y.) Romano L. Mazzoli (D-Ky.) Bo Ginn (D-Ga.) Dominick V. Daniels (D-N.J.) Jim Wright (D-Tex.) Lloyd Meeds (D-Wash.) Henry B. Gonzalez (D-Tex.) George E. Danielson (D-Calif.) Wendell Wyatt (R-Oreg.) John Melcher (D-Mont.) George A. Goodling (R-Pa.) John W. Davis (D-Ga.) John W. Wydler (R-N.Y.) Ralph H. Metcalfe (D-IU.) Kenneth J. Gray (D-Ill.) Mendel J. Davis (D-S.C.) Gus Yatron (D-Pa.) Dale Milford (D-Tex.) E.dith Green (D-Oreg.) E. de la Garza (D-Tex.) Don Young (R-Alaska) WUburD. MUls (D-Ark.) William J. Green (D-Pa.) James J. Delaney (D-N.Y.) C. W. BUI Young (R-Fla.) Joseph G. Mioish (D-N.J.) Martha W. Griffiths (D-Mich.) John Dellenback (R-Oreg.) Andrew Young (D-Ga.) Patsy T. Mink (D-Hawaii) James R. Grover, Jr. (R-N.Y.) Ronald V. Dellums (D-Calif.) John Young (D-Tex.) William E. MinshaU (R-Ohio) (D-Fla.) BiU Gunter Frank E, Denholm (D-S. Dak.) Clement J. Zablocki (D-Wis.) Parren J. MitcheU (D-Md.) Tennyson Guyer (R-Ohio) John H. Dent (D-Pa.) r 11 Iff |:!i 0 l4' 1.1.? � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1970-1979 Description An account of the resource Volumes XXXII-XLI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. 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Title A name given to the resource January 1975 Description An account of the resource Headlines: EDUCATION CONFAB SET FOR SPRING IN PINEY POINT TT WILLIAMSBURGH ON FIRST VOYAGE A VICTORY WHERE IT COUNTS FORD OVERRULES CONGRESS WITH VETO OF THE OIL BILL SIU PRESIDENT HALL ADDRESSES ASSEMBLY AT LUNDEBERG SCHOOL SEATTLE MEETING - UNION DEMOCRACY 620 SEAFARERS UPGRADED AT HLSS DURING 1974 JOSEPH 'AL' TANNER, 56, DIES DEEPWATER PORTS BILL SIGNED PAUL DROZAK IS APPOINTED HOUSTON PORT COMMISSIONER SUBSIDIES FOR SHIPBUILDERS SERVE THE NATIONAL INTEREST MARAD SAYS OUTLOOK FOR LINER TRADE IS GOOD: BULK CARGO TO DIP SIU FINANCIAL AIDE WILLIAM 'BILLY' MITCHELL, 55, PASSES AWAY HLS PRESIDENT VISITS RUSSIAN MARITIME FACILITIES SEAFARERS TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS VISIT TO USPHS HOSPITALS CHAIRMEN ABOARD SHIP ASKED TO HELP PROTECT JOB SECURITY WEST GULF PORTS COUNCIL HOLDS ANNUAL DINNER IN HOUSTON LASH SAM HOUSTON EMBARKS ON MAIDEN VOYAGE WILLIAM CALEFATO: MAN OF MANY TRADES, INTERESTS SEAFARERS 1974 TAX INFORMATION FIGHT FOR OIL BILL CONTINUES APPLYING FOR SOCIAL SECURITY WORLD TONNAGE UP 7 PERCENT LOOKING BACK AT THE YEAR 1974, AS SEEN THROUGH THE PAGES OF YOUR SEAFARERS LOG WITH THEIR KNOW HOW BOSUNS SHOW TRAINEES HOW IT'S DONE TRANSCOLUMBIA PAYS OFF AFTER FAR EAST RUN SEAFARER LIWAG, 46-YEARS-OLD, EARNS HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE TO ALL SEAFARERS SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION WORKING FOR JOBS AND JOB SECURITY ANATOMY OF A MAJOR LEGISLATIVE VICTORY UNIONS THROUGHOUT COUNTRY BACK US LEGISLATIVE PATH OF THE ENERGY TRANSPORTATION ACT Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1/1/1975 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXXVII, No. 1 1975 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/79a5ebcb8c116e90f151ffd304adcac9.PDF 896502d8d2f273181f1c681e1e000e35 PDF Text Text •.t, ^ V'/ >v-.. iX JY uiSMSEna Kwi" *« Hall tells Governors See Poae 2 ($«e Special Supplement) . .: \. ' •- , •^', '• "t 1 - 1j •.- " V ^ r.'-wim, -V fJ �•• ». Asks Them to Consider the Human Element A » .i ., H Hall Speaks to Republican Governors on Economy SIU President Paul Hall joined one of President Ford's top economic ad­ visors, L. William Seidman, and B. F, Goodrich Rubber Co. Chairman O. P. Thomas to address the Republican Governor's Conference held in St. Louis earlier this month on the present condi­ tion of America's economy. Speaking between the business and government repre.sentatives, President Hall told the members of the prestigious Republican Governor's Association that the solutions offered by economists have considered every factor of the economy "except the quality of life for hutnan beings. And people is what our country is about." "We cannot overiook the human element," he continaed. "When 20,000 workers lose their jobs, that's 20,000 American families who are hurting for food and clothing. And if the worker hasn't lost his job, he's seen his paycheck become worth less and less while the cost of necessities—a home, a car, food, doctor's bills, everything he needs—climb to a point where he must begin to choose between these necessities.". SIU President Hall then outlined for the Republican governors the AFLCIO's proposals to reverse the down­ ward economic trend and to help equal­ ize the burden caused by recession and now carried almost entirely by Amer­ ica's workers. SIU President Paul Hall~(centerT fields questions on the economy during the Republican Governors Association Conference along with B.F. Goodrich Chairman O. P. Thomas (left) and L. William Seidman, one of President Ford's top economic advisors. These proposals included setting up extensive public works programs to em­ ploy the millions of Americans out of work, passing legislation that would both reopen housing to low and middle income families and revitalize the hous­ ing industry, closing the tax loopholes used by the large corporations, and opposing aU wage and price controls which "do not require an equitable sac­ rifice from all parts of the economy, in­ cluding wages, prices, profits, interests and dividends." Turning to the causes underlying the the PRESIDENT'S REPORT: nation's economic problems, President Hall spoke of the high price of energy and the multinational oU corporations' lack of concern for America's wellbeing. He pointed out that, "a mfiltinational corporation cannot he a good citizen of any country. They seek only profits, in whatever form or country they can be made." "I'm not against free enterprise," President Hall told the Republican gov­ ernors, "but we cannot allow the free enterprise system, as practiced by the multinationd oil companies, to be used to destroy democracy." President Hall concluded his speech by stressing the need for all segments of society to work together. "American labor wants to better America," he said. "To get that better America, we all must overlook our differences — everyone must make a contribution to society." After his speech, President Hall took part in a panel discussion with President Ford's economic advisor and the man­ agement representative, and joined them in answering questions from the Republican governors and the press. Looking ahead to 1975, we will have reached a year that will prove to be a crossroads for the U.S. maritime industry. However, we must be the ones to decide which road, which direction to take on the many com­ plicated issues that will face us in the coming year. To meet these important issues in the most effective and democratic way, the SIU will call together in the early part of 1975 a large number of deck, engine and steward department Seafarers, representative of the entire SIU membership, to another Educational Conference at the Harry Lundebei^ School. Paul Hall Educational Conference— Working Together We are drawing near the end of a year that history will not remember kindly—a year that has been marked by international economic, social and political strife. Seafarers, as a transient part of the international com­ munity, have no doubt had as good a first hand view as anyone of the many difficult protjlems facing most nations, their business, their industry and their people on a worldwide scale. Conversely though, in the U.S. maritime industry it has been a year marked by progress and growing cooperation among Ae different segments of the industry in our collective fight to make a better life for all involved in maritime and a better industry in which to work. Looking back on 1974, we see that the long-term hopes of the U.S! maritime industry, embodied in the Merchant Marine Act of 1970, finally began to take root. In the past 12 months, new ship after new ship came down the ways of Americah shipyards to join the steadily revitalizing and competively growing fleets of U.S.-flag operators. And, it has been Sea­ farers, because they have taken the initiative to continually upgrade their professional skills with the help of the SIU's academic and vocational education programs at Piney Point, who are safely and efficiently manning the majority of these new highly automated vessels. The Conference will enable us to take a hard, detailed look at the present state of the industry; how it has progressed in the past few years and the direction we wish it to take in the future. As importantly, the Conference will enable us to discuss our new contract, due for renewal in June, and the changes needed in it for Seafarers to provide a more secure future for themselves and their families. It will also give us the opportunity to discuss our constitution and shipping rules, our Pension, Welfare and Vacation Plans, our training and upgrading programs, and the need for stepped-up organizational efforts. Most importantly, though, this Conference will give us the chance to meet together in force and work together side by side to voice our aspira­ tions and set our goals for the future. Too many times in the past, we in the maritime industry have allowed our personal likes or dislikes to cloud the real issues. As a result the industry suffered. In the last few years, though, wc have effectively pushed aside per­ sonalities and have worked together in unity and harmony. As a result, the industry has prospered through implementation of such programs and projects as the Merchant Marine Act of 1970, the Trans-Alaska Pipeline and the U.S.-Soviet bilateral trade agreement. Collectively, these programs will mean jobs and job security for SIU members for years to come. Yet, now is no time to quit. Because we have won a few rounds does not mean we have won the fight^—it only means we are closer to winning. We still have tough rounds ahead of us, such as the protection of the Jones Act, securing a fair share of all U.S. cargoes for Americaii-flag ships, and the formation of one governmental maritime agency. ^ , We will be victorious in these fights only if we continue'to make the effort to understand our problems and work together in solving them. The upcoming Educational Conference will be invaluable to ps in ^achjleving these goals. ^ . .j.i . L'l.r: Change of address cards on Form 3579 should be sent to Seafarers International Union, Atlantic Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth AVenuel' Brooklyn, New York 11232. Published monthly. Second Class postage paid at Brooklyn, N. Y. Vol. XXXyi, No. 12. December 1974. . ... Page 2 J. • • ". Seafarers Log \, >• �A Victory for the 5IU Final Congressional Approval Given Oil Imports Bill WASHINGTON—The Senate gave final Congressional approval on Dec. 16 to the Energy Transportation Security Act of 1974 by a vote of 44-40 and sent the bill to the White House for President Ford's signature. The bill requires that 20 percent of the nation's petroleum im­ ports must be carried on U.S.-flag ships — manned by American crews — and that the quota will automatically in­ crease to 25 percent next year and 30 percent on July 1,1977. Passage of the bill by both the House and Senate brings to a successful close one of the most ambitious legislative efforts ever undertaken by the labor movement—^and represents a special victory for the SIU which led the fight all the way. It also marks the first time the powerful oil conglomerates have INDEX Legislative News Conference version of oil bill passes Senate Page 3 Washington Activities column ..:.Page9 Union News President's Report Page 2 Membership meeting in port of Wilmington Page 4 Headquarters Notes column Pages Money due in Falcon takeover Page 7 SIU Scholarship program expanded ... ..Backpage Delayed benefits J, information Pages 18-19 New Jacksonville hall dedicated ..Page 16 General News U.S. pension bill Special Supplement Hall gives energy report... Page 7 NMC meeting in Philadelphia Page 5 Hall speaks at Republican Governor's Conference . Page 2 SIU official attends IMCO meeting Page 5 Aid to Rubber workers local.... Pages Shipping Dispatchers Reports .....Page 24 , . Ships^ digpsts ...,Page 17„ Ships' committees Page 6 " Delta Norte Page 21 ' Training and Upgrading Seafarers participate in bosun recertification and 'A'seniority upgrading Pages 10-11 Upgrading class schedules, requirements and applications ......Pages 26-27 GED requirements and application .......... Page 26 Advanced electrical procedures course ..............Page 26 Steward department training and upgrading Pages 22-23 Membership News Seafarers earn high school diplomas at MLS . .Pages 13,26 Brother Conti's Christmas mangers Page 12 . Bosun Chuck Hill receives borhmendation .Page 7 New SIU pensioners .... .Page 20 Final Departures Page 25 Brother Haringr«:»lves awarrt for bravery ....,,......Page 13 . •• n December, 1974 ever been beaten in any major piece of legislation. The victory was not easy. The oil lobby—through the American Petrol­ eum Institute and the Federation of American Controlled Shipping (Flags of Convenience)—mounted a nationwide propaganda campaign in the press. More than a hundred editorials and col­ umns—based on distorted and mislead­ ing information supplied by the oil lobby—were published in a broadside attack on the bill. Members of Congress, many of whom were up for reelection this year, were pressured to vote against thebm. And—once again—The Wall Street Journal attacked the Union and SIU membership for their participation in politics through their support of SPAD. Support for the SIU's position came from virtually every segment of the American labor movement. The AFLCIO and the Maritime Trades Depart­ ment were the first to endorse the bill by adopting strong support resolutions at their convention a year ago. AFLCIO affiliated international unions, state federations, local central bodies, AFL-CIO regional directors and Mari­ time Port Councils in all sections of the U.S. lined up solidly in support of the Oil Import Bill. Letters and telegrams to members of the House and Senate were sent by AFL-CIO President George Meany, Secretary-Treasurer Lane Kirkland and the leaders of nearly every labor organi­ zation in all 50 states. State labor or­ ganizations personally contacted Con­ gressmen in their areas. Legislative representatives from the AFL-CIO and affiliated unions met reg­ ularly at meetings organized by the Maritime Trades Department to coordi­ nate activities in support of the bill throughout its long journey through the House and Senate. The SIU also held a series of meetings with ship owners and shipyard operators to galvanize in­ dustry-wide support. In addition to its direct benefits for Seafarers, the Energy Transportation Security Act has broad economic and security advantages for the nation. Among the benefits of the bill are: • A reduction of America's depend­ ence on foreign-flag ships to supply our vital energy needs; • Creation of thousands of jobs for American seamen, shipyard workers and workers in hundreds of maritimerelated supply and service industries; • A substantial reduction of the defi­ cit in the ocean transportation segment of our balance of payments; • An increase in the nation's tax rev­ enues by American companies building and operating American-flag ships; • Protection for American consum­ ers against price-fixing by oil companies through a cost-monitoring system super­ vised by the Secretary of Commerce. SIU President Paul Hall—who testi­ fied at committee hearings in both the House and Senate on the bill and who stirred up support for it at meetings throughout the nation—said at a meet­ ing of the Senate Commerce Committee on Merchant Marine: "Aside from the obvious fact that this bill will generate new job opportunities for American seamen and thousands of other Americans in related industries, it will also give this nation a measure of security by assuring that our energy needs are not interrupted—as they have been in the past—by foreign policy confficts with countries that register Ameri­ can-owned ships." Seafarers in upgrading training at the Harry Lundeberg School in Piney Point witnessed the historic passage of the Oil Import Bill. They posed on the Capitol steps before going to the Senate gallery to hear debate on the bill and watch as the final vote successfully ended the SIU's long fight to guaran­ tee jobs for Seafarers. Pictured above with HLS Vice President Mike Sacco and Piney Point Port Agent Gerry Brown are: Bosuns Jose Aguiar; Enos Allen; Edwin Craddock; Frederick Johnson; Carl Lineberry; Basillio Maldonado; Carl CIsen; Clarence Pryor; Joe Puglisi; William Reeves; Johannes Sorel, and Joseph Zeloy; Steward Upgrader Mario Bruschini, and Seniority Upgraders William Berulis; Joe Colungelo; Tomas Escudero; John Keliy; Ernest Moneymaker and Stephen Szeibert. Comments From Senators on Oil Imports Bill The following are remarks made during Senate debate on the conference version of the Energy Transportation Security Act of 1974. "The principal opponents of this leg­ islation—the multinational oil compa­ nies—have attempted to terrorize the American public into blind opposition with a cost estimate which is an insult to the intelligence of any reasonable per­ son who examines the fine print behind their claims... "... The Arab oil-exporting countries have already taken steps to control oil shipping and this measure—by encour­ aging a U.S.'flag tanker capability—is clearly in the best interests of the na­ tional security of the United States." Exceqds of a letter s^ed by: Senator Warren G. Magnnson (D-Wash.) Senator J. Glenn Beall (R-Md.) tenator Rmsdl B. LOBE Senator Daniel K. Inonye (D-Hawali) Senator Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) "Mr. President, let me state at the outset—this Senator is not in the slight­ est degree interested in what contribur tions the maritime unions have made to anybody. He has confidence in the in­ tegrity and sincerity of all his colleagues. So much for that." Senator Norris Cotton (R-N.H.) exposition Leader "We saw how these Arab powers could make major American oil com­ panies refuse to deliver the oil they had in their tankers—even to the U.S. fleet in the Mediterranean. Imagine that. Here are the so-called American-controlled ships." "Now we know who they are—all the editorials we have had—we finally know Exxon wrote them. They deny it, but they wrote it through this organization that calls itself the Federation of Ameri­ can Controlled Shipping. They might as well call themselves the American Slav­ ery Association [because] they are dedi­ cated that under no circumstances will they hire an American if a foreigner can serve the same purpose. Never hire an American seaman for $1,000 a month out on those lonely sea lanes if we can hire a Chinaman for $100 a month. Too bad. Senators, we have been misled." Senator Russell B. Long (D-La.) Continued on Page 9 They Voted Following is the roll-call vote in the U.S. Senate Dec. 16 on the Conference Report of the Energy Transportation Security Act of 1974 (H.R. 8193): Votiiqi In Favorlames Abourezk (D-S. Dak.) X i James B. Allen (D-Ala.) IBirchBayh(D-Ina.) |J.Glean Beall, Jr. (R-Md.) ; Robert C.Byrd(0-W.Va.> : Howanl W.Cannon (D. Nev.) >.Case(R-N,J.> Continued on Rage P Pages vl •hTl �Seafarer George Muzzicca on his feet to ask a West Coast Representative Steve Troy, San Francisco port agent, at the rostrum, makes his report, and question of the chair which concerned the mem- answers queries from the floor. At his right are Wilmington Port Agent Mike Woriey and meeting Recordbership. ing Secretary Leo Bonser. t.&ij Members Hold Monthly Meeting in Wilmington ...J 'JVJ:'. Every third Monday after the first Sunday of the month in the port of Wilmington, Calif., an informational membership meeting is held and last inohth 66 Seafarers attended flie Nov. 18 meeting. Wilmington Port Agent Mike Woriey chaired the meeting presenting reports of the SUPs Atlantic Arra Vice Pres­ ident Earl Shepard, Secretary-Treasurer Joe Di Giomo, Vice President in charge of contracts and their enforcement Frank Drozak, Welfare r^resen^tive George McCarteey and of the three-man elected Bosuns Selection Conunittee which chose the Seafarers who will attend the 19th Bosuns Riecertificailion Program class. All reports were accepted hy the memhership. Woriey then reported on organizing on the West Coast, registration, shipping, payoflb and ex­ pansion of die halL West Coast Representative Steve Troy flien reported to the members on the Oil Bill, LNGs and LPGS, Sabine organizing, the Jones Act attacks, the National Maritime Council, upgrading and political victories. Finally, two members took advantage of the meeting to ask relevant questions which were answer^ by Brodiers Woriey and Troy. % ; '• 'f Recenfly upgraded to quartermaster at Piney Point, Seafarer George Atchley registers with smiling secretary Diane Simms just before the monthly meeting. Happy SID pensioner Martin Prisament (left) accepts his first check from Wilmington Port Agent Mike Woriey during Nov. 18 meeting. Listening with great interest with other members at the monthly membership meeting is Seafarer Sam Mardin. Page 4 OS Luis Perez signs in and shows his book to secretary Diane Simms in order to register. A group of Seafarers in the Wilmington, Calif. Union Hall write, read and talk before the meeting on Nov. 18. : Seafarers Log �NMC Hosts 200 Shippers In Campaign For Cargo The National Maritime Council hosted over 200 area importers and exporters at the Downtown Club in PMadelphia last month in its continu­ ing nationwide campaign to increase the percentage of American foreign commerce carried on U.S.-flag ships. Since its inception in 1971, the Na­ tional Maritime Council, an alliance of all isegments of the maritime indnstrylabor, management and government— working together for the common good of the thousands of people involved inthe industry, fus conducted scores of snccessfnl panel type discussions throughout the counli^ to alert the na­ tion's shippers to the many advantages of shipping American. At these open forums, shippers in at­ tendance are invited to ask any ques­ tions they may have concerning the U.S. merchant marine which are an­ swered candidly by NMC panelists. At the most recent NMC meeting in Philadelphia, the panelists were: SIU Vice-President Frank Drozak; Larry Malloy, representing the International Longshoremen's Association; John Crosthwaite, vice president of Ameri­ can Export Lines; J. Crowley, vicepresident of Moore-MacCormack Lines; Wilton B. Jackson, a shipper representing E. I. DuPont De Nemours, and F. J. O'Donnell of the Market De­ velopment OflSce of the Maritime Ad­ ministration. Addressing the forum, SIU Vice President Drozak afiirmed that "the U.S. maritime industry—as any major industry—^is confronted with many problems that caimot be dealt with properly by one segment of the indus­ try; but by making a sincere effort to communicate with one another we can better understand our individual prob­ lems, and then by working together we will solve them collectively." Vice Pres­ ident Drozak said that this type of co­ operation "would help guarantee the best possible nninterrupted service to the ^^erican shipper." Drozak also noted that the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 had enabled Amer­ ican operators to upgrade their fleets to effectively compete with the foreigner on the high seas. However, he pointed out that although U.S.-flag carriage had increased since the 1970 Act "only about six percent of all goods going in or out of the U.S. by ship is carried on American flag vessels," and he warned that if this situation continues to exist "foreign interests will soon dominate our trade and be able to dictate rates and schedules to us." Backing Vice-President Drozak's po­ sition, £. I. DuPont De Nemours rep­ resentative Wilton Jackson said that his company had doubled their usage of American-flag vessels in the last few years because "U.S.-flag service has proven to be on par in terms of speed, efficiency and price with any foreign vessels." In delivering the opening remarks at B 10001 Contributor's Name State City. Address S.S. No. SPAO It a separate lefretatec fund, ttt proceeds are used to further its oojectt and purposes tnciudme, put not limited to turlhenne thepohtit.ai, social and economic Interests of Seafarer seamen, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine witn improved employment opportunities for seamen and the advancement of trade union concepts, in connection wiin sucn _.^rr ^^ f A ....A..... ... ...a,....! J.. ....aI... Ail ....a..a........ ... obiects. SPAO supports and contributes to poiiticei candidates for elective office An contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial olun" reprisal, or threat of sucn conduct, or as a condition of membership in the union (SiUNA ACuiwD) or of employment, if a contribution is made by reason of the abmre improper conduct, notify the Seefarers Union or SPAO at the above eddress, certified mail within Ihirty davs of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action ersd refund, if involuntary. Support SPAo to protect and further your economic, poiiticei and societ interests, American trade ssnion corscepts and Seafarer seamen (A copy of our r^ort filed with the appropriate supervisory officer is (or wiii be) available for purchase from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S Government Printing Office. Washington. O C. 20402.) 1974 *20Off' rwwwwwwwwi Signature of Solicitor Port Gives to SPAD for the Future AB Stephan Bergeria (left) gets a SPAD receipt from Philadelphia Port Agent John Fay after a recent payoff on the SS Columbia (U.S. Steel). Seafarer Ber­ geria voluntarily contributes to SPAD because he realizes the importance of continuing cur battle for job security and a strong merchant marine on the political front. Also, by supporting SPAD, Brother Bergeria helps insure that the SIU wiii continue to control its own future welfare and growth. /Mean/ Asks Union y\4enijbers to Aid Rubber Local on Strike 21 Months For nearly 300 men and women, members of Local 621 of the United Rubber, Cork, Linoleum and Plastic Workers of America, this Christmas season does not hold much joy. These workers have been on strike against the R&G Sloane Co. of Sun Valley, Calif, for 21 months, and -they con­ tinue to wage a valiant struggle against the company's refusal to bargain in good faith with the Union's officials. Over the period of this long fight for justice and fair treatment many labor organizations, including the SIU, have made contributions to the URW's strike fund, thus making it possible for these members and their families to survive decently. But, now with the holiday season here the strike relief fund is depleted. These workers have been the vic­ tims of a concerted effoit on the part of the company, which manufactures plastic piping and pipe fittings, to break the Union. The company has in­ tentionally prolonged the strike by re­ ducing its contract offers and continu­ ing to operate the plant during the strike by hiring illegal aliens and by paying bounties for the recruitment of other strike breakers. In order to aid these hard-pressed men and women, AFL-CIO President George Meany has asked all affiliated unions and their members to contrib­ ute to a special holiday season fund for URW workers. Checks should be made payable to the R&G Sloane Strike Relief Fund and forwarded to the URW District 5 Office, 100 East Ocean Blvd., Suite 429, Long Beach, Calif. 90802. Your generosity will be greatly appreciated. As a member of the official U.S. delegation, SIU Vice President Earl Shepard attended an Intergovernmental Maritime Consultive Organization (IMCO) conference held in London last month which met to recommend international training standards and qualifications. Proposals and recommendations worked out at this* conference, and others like it, may eventually become international law. It is important that the SIU par­ ticipate in these international forums in order to insure that the unlicensed seamen's jurisdiction is not invaded or given away. At this last IMCO meeting, training standards and qualifications for watchstanders in the engine room, the of­ ficers and crews of ships carrying liquified gases, as well as the officers and crews of hazardous bulk cargo carriers, were discussed. After the discussions, delegates were invited to draft recommendations which they can submit at the next IMCO 'training standards and qualifications conference. This meeting will be held in January, and the SIU will help shape the proposals submitted by the U.S. delegation on these issues as they will directly affect unlicensed seamen. Delegates at this last meeting also authorized IMCO to submit a number of their proposals to a joint IMCOInternational Labor Organization (ILO) conference to be held early next year. The ILO, being a labor organization, is expected to be more sensitive to the welfare of the unlicensed seaman when it considers these proposals and makes its own recommendations for interna­ tional maritime regulations. Among the reports that will be forwarded to the joint IMCO-ILO conference is a pro­ posal the SIU will watch closely. This proposal suggests mandatory minimum requirements for ratings forming part of a navigational watch, and it could require that all ships carry AB's, or their equivalent, to stand these watches. The Training Standards and Qualifi­ cations Conference met for five days, and at its close, all delegates agreed that it had been a productive session. US. Customs Recently, many payoffs of ships on foreign runs have been delayed because our members have noC been fully complying with U.S. customs regulations. In order to expedite all payoffs of this kind, there are two things which aff members should do. 1—Ail crewmembers should present themselves as soon as pos­ sible for the identification check with the representative from the U.S. Immigration Service when he comes aboard. 2—All crewmembers must sign the declaration forin which is sub­ mitted to the official from U.S. Customs. Members must sign this form whether they have any for­ eign purchases to declare or not. If jhese two important steps are followed, then crew members will get paid off quickly and they will be able to spend more time ashore. Pages December, i9/4 Si;--. >: O'Donnell interrogatively concluded, "imagine what the United States could earn if we carried over half of our com­ merce in U.S.-flag ships?" The ultimate goal of the National Maritime Council is a U.S. merchant marine capable of competing with any foreign-flag concern, and capable of carrying a fair share of all U.S. cargoes. The SIU will continue to work with th? NMC to achieve this goal. VP Shepard Attends IMCO Maritime Standards Meeting SEAFUERS POLITICRl RniHITf DONATION D«te. the forum, MARAD official F. J. O'Donnell emphasized the major role that substantially increased use of U.S.flag ships could have on righting the nation's dangerously growing balance of payments deficit. He noted that last year Great Britain, which carries over 50 percent of its for­ eign commerce on its own vessels, re­ ported $2.8 billion in foreign exchange earnings from their merchant marine. ?1 �IT The Committee Page Summit Committee The ship's committee aboard the 7-2 SS Summit (Sea-Land) enjoying them­ selves in the ship's dayroom at a payoff recently in the port of Seattle are (I. to r.) Engine Delegate Thomas S. Siciliano; Ship's Chairman Bosun Demitrios Caiogeros; Chief Steward James Nieto, secretary-reporter; Deck Dele­ gate AB Perry Keliikoa and OS Bruce Pederson. The converted containership of 8,904 dwt carrying 226 containers was on the Alaska run until she was laid up in the Todd Shipyards in Seattle Los Angeles Committee At a payoff Dec. 3 in the port of New York, the ship's committee of the con­ verted containership SS Los Angeles (Sea-Land) has Patrolman Teddy Babkows'ki (seated left) settle an overtime beef in the dayroom. At his side is Engine-Delegate William Connerty. Standing (I. to r.) are smiling Chief Steward Duke Gardner, secretary-reporter; Deck Delegate AB Hermanio Pacheco and Baker Pedro Laboy, steward delegate. The T-3 16,395 dwt Los Angeles is on a voyage to the Mediterranean carrying 476 containers. Tampa Committee f*: Connecticut Committee Recertified Bosun Jimmy Parker, ship's chairman (second from left) of the SS Connecticut (Ogden Marine) stands on the stern with the ship's committee. From left are: Steward Delegate Malcolm Stevens, Deck Delegate William Parks, Educational Director Fred Anderson and Engine Delegate John Rauza. The ship crewed up after being laid up in the port of Houston. In the middle of last month she loaded grain in New Orleans and set her course for a Rus­ sian port. Joseph Hewes Committee Ship's Chairman, Recertified Bosun Donald Chestnut (second ^rom right) is with the ship's committee of the recently acquired C-4 SS Joseph Hewes (Waterman) on deck in the port of New Orleans as the ship crewed up on Nov. 12. The rest of the ship's committee are (I. to r.) Educational Director Scottie Weems, Chief Steward Leon Franklin, secretary-reporter and Deck Delegate Paul Laborde. The ship had been on the Far East run, but on this trip she will carry general and Army cargo to Antwerp, Rotterdam and Bremerhaven. She is one of three American President Line ships recently acquired by Wgterman. Golden Dolphin Committee Recertified Bosun Vincent Grima, ship's chairman (seated left) with the SS Tampa's (Sea-Land) ship's committee at a payoff in the port of New York on Dec. 3. Seated from the right of the bosun are Deck Delegate Bert Svenblad and Engine Delegate A. Castelo. Standing (I. to r.) are Chief Cook Ron Shaw steward delegate and Chief Steward Stanley Schuyler, secretaryreporter. The T-2 converted containership Tampa is on the intercoastal run off the LJnited States carrying 332 containers weighing 11,601 dwt. Recertified Bosun Norman Beavers, ship's chairman (bottom right) with the ship's committee at a payoff in the dayroom of the S/7 Golden Dolphin, (West­ chester Marine) late last month in the port of Wilmington, Calif. On his right are Steward Delegate George Frazza and Education Director Ray Haif (seated left). Standing are (I. to r.) Engine Delegate Jack Davis, Chief Steward Gilbert Wright, secretary-reporter, and Deck Delegate AB Marion Fila. The 80,500 dwt, 894-foot Golden Dolphin is now on her way to the Persian Gulf. Just launched this year, she had crewed up in late August on the West Coast. Pages Seafarers Log , "(-J- : . l * , It U "I. » V �5 Recommends Public Energy Corporation Hall Gives Major Energy Report to AFL-CIO SIU President Paul Hall delivered an in-depth study of the present eco­ nomic hardships brought about by the high price of oil and made recommen­ dations to help alleviate some of these problems to a major meeting, called by AFL-CIO President George Meany, of the special AFL-CIO Energy Com­ mittee. Among the hardships caused by the oil embargo and the drastic rise in oil prices which followed, President Hall's report put high unemployment, a large deficit in the nation's balance of pay­ ments and skyrocketing inflation on the top of the list. Unfortunately, the United States has failed to adopt any program which would help regain a secure and eco­ nomical energy supply. "The primary cause of the na­ tion's lack of quick and decisive action on the nation's energy problems," President Hail's re­ port said, "has been the power of the multinational oil compa­ nies which today control and dominate every sector of the en­ ergy industry. During the past 14 months the oil giants have done everything in their power to de­ lay, oppose, undermine or dis­ credit actions which would change the energy status quo." "The policies of U.S. multinational oil companies traditionally have been a serious national problem. For years, the oil companies regularly have been involved in international cartels, com­ modity exchanges, intrigues between themselves, the U.S. and foreign gov­ ernments, and in a chronic defense in the Courts from charges of price fixing, monopolistic practices and illegal poli­ cies designed to drive out competition. "Today, however, oil industry prac­ tices have become a far more immedi­ ate threat to the nation. In the past 12 months they have endangered both the nation's economy and its security through corporate attitudes that recog­ nize no national allegiance, but which seek only maximum profit in whatever country it may be obtained." The way to loosen the stranglehold of these multinational corporations President Hall feels, is "for the nation to become knowledgeable about the oil companies impact on U.S. affairs and their control of America's energy life blood" and, "to use that newlycreated national awareness to dismem­ ber the oil octopus." Four-point Program To help reverse the multinational oil companies ever rising control of world energy supplies. President Hall's re­ port suggests a four-point program de­ signed to monitor and curb the power and influence of the oil industry. The first step in the program pro­ posed by President Hall would be to create a watchdog agency within the AFL-CIO "to monitor and make pub­ lic the range of petroleum industry ac­ tivities inimical to the nation and its workers best interests and welfare." In conjunction with this oil industry investigation body, the second point of President Hall's program calls for a concerted AFL-CIO effort to bring about legislation to regulate the U.S. Wages Due 54 Seafarers Who Sailed on 4 Falcon Tankers The following 54 Seafarers have money due them from Falcon Tankers under a settlement ordered by Professor Christensen, a Labor Law professor from New York University, who was appointed arbitrator in the case. The men, who served as crewmembers on either the Falcon Countess, Fal­ con Duchess, Falcon Princess or Falcon Lady, before Mar. 13 and were released after that d^te are eligible for compensa­ tion because they were released by Fal­ con without the full 90-days notice of the MUitary Sealift Command's inten­ tion of taking over the ships. Falcon had notified the SIU on Mar. 13, 1974 of the MSC's intention to take over the ships, but after periods ranging MTarrin Kramer Rttdolfo Rodriguez Frederic B. Mack !omas Ramirez' iPaul G. Horn Santiago Alvarado Mark E. Wilhelm Roberto Hannibal Jesse A. Spivey A. M. Reeves Alfred W. Flatts Edward Morris Nikolaos Zervos James V. McOaiitpc Ronald Y. Browning Stephen H.FuKord James J. - ^ •: U.i December, from 35 to 51 days, Falcon released the crews of each ship. Because all Seafarers have lost the right to sail aboard these vessels, the arbitrator ruled that the total amount of wage compensation be di­ vided equally between the SIU ancj those specific crewmembers released by Fal­ con. The compensation for lost wages includes payment of overtime premiums as well as base wages. Any Seafarer whose name appears below and who has not already con­ tacted Headquarters should do so, and letthe Union know to which Union Hall you want your check sent. Write Ed­ ward X. Mooney, Headquarters Repre­ sentative, c/o SIU Headquarters, 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. J. T. Patten Reinaldo Cardon i John W. Cade |oS)ieph A. Gauthiet Walter Boloy Joseph LeBeau James A. Dohloug Ercd A. Olson l^ter Steivart ^Elex Cary:., ; Robert G. Guer^ro Lee Scott Carrol J. Quinnt Woodrow Drake * James N. Purvis Patrick F. Gallagher ALaRoda Howard Schneider Danny W. Riddle Billy K. Nuckols Winston E. Battle Benjamin L. Jarratt Enrique Castro James "T. Mann Jose M. Nava Earl H. Young I Joseph P. Pettuis Antonio M. Santos William P. Cbrrell Conrado F. Rosario Leroy Edmondson Richard It David M.Ehy Douglas W. Fisher Edward L. Bishop oil industry as a utility, requiring it to report and document its financial and operating activities. The third recommendation suggests that the AFL-CIO initiate an effort to seek Justice Department anti-trust ac­ tions against these U.S. oil companies. These anti-trust remedies could force the oil companies to divest themselves of parts of their monopolistic holdings, and weaken their control of American energy supplies. The fourth and major proposal in President Hall's report calls for the creation of a public energy organiza­ tion which would he jointly owned by the Federal Government, private in­ dustry and^ public shareholders. With a Board of Directors that represents all segments of the U.S., this energy J 'T organization would control the offshore oil reserves, public oil lands, oil shale holdings, thermal energy resources and federal nuclear and solar energy tech­ nology from which future U.S. energy supplies will be made available. This type of control of our energy resources, much like the public hold­ ing company COMSAT which controls communications satellites, would en­ sure that all decisions concerning our energy will be made in the best inter­ ests of all Americans. President Hall's report, with its in­ novative recommendations to help solve our nation's energy problems, was well received by the AFL-CIO Energy Committee, and is now under­ going close study by all members of the committee. Smothered Napalm Bombs ARAD Cites Bosun Hill For Dousing Ship Blaze Four years ago Seafarer Chuck Hill, who just completed the SIU's Bosuns Recertification Program, was bosun on the SS Madaket (Waterman Steam­ ship) when that ship was in Vietnam. The fighting was still raging in that country when, on the afternoon of Aug. 26, 1970, the vessel was discharging a cargo of napalm fire bombs at Cam Ranh Bay. Suddenly, a 500-pound bomb toppled over a forklift battery section, shorting the batteries, punctur­ ing the bomb casing and causing imme­ diate fire. For his leadership^and direction of the entire deck crew in extinguishing the fire and averting a major catas­ trophe, Bosun Hill received a commen­ dation from the U.S. Maritime Admin­ istration. The entire crew, along with the captain of the vessel and some of the engineers, succeeded in flooding the holds with steam from four hoses after fire and heat had caused other bombs to leak. Seafarer Hill, who has been a mem­ ber of the SIU since 1947, said that the crew was able to extinguish the fire with "steam and a lot of prayers." Even now he remembers how it felt: "Red hot, like the hotfoot of the century." Although he was singled out for the commendation. Hill is quick to praise the entire crew and does not claim any special personal credit. "I didn't do anything anyone else didn't do," he says. The commendation, signed by An­ drew Gibson, then assistant secretary of Commerce for maritime affairs, reads in part: .. . "All this action took place in a period of 10 minutes. You and your fellow crewmen, at great risk to yourselves, averted what might have been a major disaster to the ship, her cargo and adjacent shoreside facilities. I commend you upon the performance of a service which was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Merchant Marine." Hill, who resides in Houston, Tex., received the commendation at a Pro­ peller Club meeting held there in Octo­ ber, 1972. Delta Norte Committee Ship's Chairnnan, Recertified Bosun Homer 0. Workman (third from right) listens to Patrolman Tom Gould (seated) explain an overtime provsion of the contract at a payoff in New Orleans recently. Other Seafarers and members of the ship's committee also listening are (I. to r.) Deck Delegate AB J. Suf­ ferer; Chief Electrician J. Hemby, educational director; Engine Delegate QMED W. Welch, Messman Mike Vigo and Cook and Baker J. Morgan, steward delegate, opening the Seafarers LOG. Early this month the LASH containership Delta. Norte (Delta Line) headed for a docking in the port of Rio de Janiero. Page 7 t 1 H �Finance Committee Meets Headquarters Netes by SIU Vice President Frank Drozak *A' SENIORITY UPGRADING I am proud to tell you that six more Seafarers graduated this month from the Union's 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program, thus bringing to 126 the num­ ber of your brothers who have completed this one-month course. These six Seafarers spent two weeks at the Harry Lundeberg School in Piney Point, Md. and two weeks here in Headquarters learning more about their industry, the new ships of today and their Union. Sometimes, Seafarers ask me why we have this program to help bring in more full 'A' book members to the Union. If you just look in this LOG and see the number of pensioners and departed brothers, you will realize the need for additional full SIU members. I know you all join me in wishing our new full 'A' book members smooth sailing in the future. They are: Bin Ahmad; James Bolen; Lee Wayman; Marco Galliano; Terry Mouton, and Earnest Hale. Members of the quarterly financial committee who were elected at this month's general membership meeting at Headquarters, meet to review financial rec­ ords for the third quarter of 1974. They are clockwise from extreme left: Frank Teti; Don Hicks; Nick Damante; William Koflowitch, chairman; Otis Paschal; William Reid, and R. Campbell. Bear Hug That Saves Choke Victims Hailed by Crew SABINE TANKERS ORGANIZING DRIVE The first part of the National Labor Relation Board's investigation into Sabine Tankers illegal conduct during an organizing drive held earlier this year, has been completed. Further hearings are now scheduled for this month in Houston, Tex. We are confident that the NLRB will return a favorable ruling and order the results of the February 1974 election to be overturned. In the meantime, our organizing efforts will continue in order to maintain our support aboard these vessels. Last month the Seafarers LOG re­ ceived a letter from the crew of the SS New Yorker (Sea-Land) praising a magazine article dealing with accidental death from choking on food. The crew sent us the story, which appeared in the Aug. 12,1974 issue of Newsweek mag­ azine, and asked that the LOG write about it in the hopes that it might save some lives. HREFIGHTING What prompted the crew's interest was a story they had heard about an AB on another ship who had choked to death while eating, and presumably was not helped because those around him did not know what to do. The magazine story's main emphasis was on a new method of saving the life of a choking victim—and that is by giv­ ing him a sort of sharp bear hug. The method, devised by a Cjncinnati sur­ geon, involves grasping the victim from behind, around the upper abdomen above the navel and below the rib cage. With the victim leaning forward from the waist, head, arms and upper torso A firefighting endorsement will be a must on certain ships in the future and I therefore strongly encourage you to get this endorsement as soon as possible. It could also mean the difference between life and death aboard ship. Until the U.S. Maritime Administration's new firefighting school opens in Earle, N.J., courses are being held at the Navy Damage Control School in Norfolk, Va. The dates for January are: Jan. 10, 24 and 31. Anyone who hasn't obtained this endorsement should sCe the port agent or an SIU patrolman in his port and find out how he can take the one-day course. BOSUNS RECERTIFICATION PROGRAM This month we graduated 12 more Seafarers from our Bosuns Recertification Program. These brothers have completed the two-month course of study at Piney Point and Headquarters, thus bringing to 177 the number of our bosuns who have successfully completed the program. I want to ask all SIU members to give the bosun, as the ship's chairman, the fullest cooperation while at sea. The bosun is the primary spokesman for the unlicensed crew and as such, he needs your support and assistance. He has the responsibility to hold weekly shipboard meetings during which matters of im­ portance to you and the entire Union are discussed. After going through the Recertified Program, the bosun has learned many things about the Union and the maritime industry today. I urge each of you to listen to what he has to say aboard ship, especially when it involves job security. hanging down, the rescuer then exerts a sudden, strong pressure with his hands against the victim's upper abdomen. This should force the diaphragm up­ ward, compress the lungs and expel the chunk of food which is propelled out by the compression of the air which is al­ ways inhaled when one accidentally starts to choke. This technique is one that is taught to SIU bosuns going through the Bo­ suns Recertification Program at Piney Point when they take the first aid course which is part of the program. The article also explains that one of the major reasons why so many chok­ ing victims die, between 2,500 and 4,000 annually in the United States, is that onlookers often mistake the symp­ toms for those of heart ^tack. The key to recognizing when a person is chok­ ing is that he is unable to speak. Any piece of food large enough to block the top of the windpipe also obstructs the larynx. Recognizing this is the first, im­ portant step to saving a choking vic­ tim's life. Transidaho Committee I want to congratulate these 12 Seafarers and wish them good sailing in the years ahead. They are: Stanley Krawczynski; Walter LeClair; Ted Tolentino; John Hazel; Bill Funk; Charlie Faircloth; Tom Brooks; Chuck Hill; Beverly Dunn; Michael Casanueva; Ed Wallace, and Bert Hager. REACTIVATED VESSELS The following ships have been reactivated and will be on the Russian grain run: Connecticut, Odgen Champion (both Odgen Marine); Achilles (New­ port Tankers), and the Overseas Joyce (Maritime Overseas). They all crewed up last month as did the Transindiana (Hudson Water­ ways) and the Odgen Wabash (Odgen Marine) both of which will be on a coast-wise run. PAYOFF PROCEDURES It has been brought to my attention that some payoffs are not going as smoothly as they co'old. Therefore, I ask that each member make the payoff easier by following proper payoff procedures and giving their books or other Union identification to their department delegate before the SIU patrolman boards the ship. Remember, a smooth, quick payoff means longer time ashore for the crew. Pages : 'ft' Ship's Chairman, Recertified Bosun Roberto Zaragoza (front left) makes out the ship's committee report aboard the SS Transidaho (Puerto Rico Marine) at a payoff late last month in the port of Baltimore. Other committee members in the messroom are (seared center) Deck Delegate AB Dinias Mendoza and Chief Electrician Luis Cepeda, education director. Standing in the back row (I. to r.) are Cook and Baker Louis A. Gardier, steward delegate; 2nd Elec­ trician Manuel Beata, engine delegate; and Chief Steward J, R. Delise, secretary-reporter. The Transidaho, SS Transoregon and the SS Transhawaii were recently sold by Sea-Land to the Puerto Rican Government to add to its new merchant marine fleet. Seafarers Log �Comments From Senators Continued from Page 3 "At a time of growing unemployment in the United States, this act will lead to 225,000 man-years of employment in ship construction and service industries —and 5,700 man-years of employment for American seamen." "The Commerce Department esti­ mates this legislation will lead to a balance-of-payments savings of $3.1 billion injhe next ten years—and $11.5 billion over the longer term." Senator Daniel K. Inouye (D-Hawaii) "When viewed objectively, any cost increase to the American consumer re­ sulting from this legislation will be small and short term . . . Further [this bill] will provide thousands of jobs for Amer­ icans in constructing and manning tank­ ers which will be a boost to our sagging economy." Senator Birch Bayh (D-Ind.) "It is time we insisted that the major oil companies invest their windfall prof­ its in the United States—not in Japanese tankers. It is time we insisted they hire U.S. workers — instead of registering their ships abroad to avoid U.S. taxes. And it is time we insisted on transporta' tion security for our vital oil imports." Senator Adiai E. Stevenson, III (D-Hl.) "Significantly, a report presented to a recent international conference veri­ fied what the bill's^proponents (the Oil Import Bill) have been saying: namely, that the flag of convenience fleets have proved to be unsafe vehicles operated without regard for crew safety, environ­ mental protection or any consideration other than profit." Senator J. Glenn Beall, Jr. (K-Md.) "I want to remind the Senators that after World War 11 we were constantly importuned by the Defense Department that we did not need to do things for ourselves—but we would have control over ships. So, we find a ship in the Indian Ocean financed by the [Ameri­ can] oil companies, insured by England, with Italian officers, and an Indian or Chinese crew. We found out we had no control over these ships at all." "The maritime groups have contrib­ uted more or less to my campaigns for 38 years—long before this bill was ever thought of. I hope they continue. We have a lot of maritime legislation in our committee. I guess they liked the way the chairman was helping them with their real serious problems." Senator Warren G. Magnuson Chairman, Senate Commerce Committee , Uv' They Voted orfthe Oil Carl T.Curtis (R-Neb.) James G. Eastland (EWMiss;) Sam J. Ervin, Jr. (D-N. C.) Paul J. Fannin (R-Ariz.) Church (D-Idaho) ' ' HiramJU t^jng (R-Hav(^aii)iii J. W. Fulbri^t (D-Ark.) , Alan Orsteston <D-Cd.) ^ . .Barry M:Goldwater (BbvAdzi) '• Robert J. Dole (R-Kau.) ^ Robert P. Griffin (R-Mich.)' Edward J. Gurney (R-Fla.) CUfford P. Hansen (R-Wyp.) = PlimipA.Hart(D-Mich.) Jesse A. Helms (R-N. C.) . Vance Hartlce(D-Ind.) Roman L. Hruska (R.-Neb. ) PioydK, Haskell (D-Colo.) Jacob RJavits (R-N. Y.) fl^arfcO.Hatfield (R-Ore.) ' JohnL.McCleUan (D-Ark.) / lEmest F. Hdllin^ (O-S.C) James A. McQure (R-Idaho) SaMd HHd^^ (D-Ia.) ,,:; Thomas J. Mclntyre (D-NH.) Hubert H. Humphrey (D-Minn,) Edmund S. Muskie (D-Me.) Daniel K. Inouye (D-Hawaii) JohiiO.Pastore(D-R.L) Henry M. Jackson (D-Wash.) James B. Pearson (R-Kan.) J.BephettIolmstpn,j|r^ Charles H. Percy (R-ni.) ^ Russell B, lx:>ng (D-La.) ^ William Proxmire (D-Wisc.) , Walften^-1^<agausop Charles McCMathias,Jr. (R-Md.) ' Abraham A, Ribicoff (D-Conn.) William V. Roth {R-Del.) Oeorge McGovern (D-S. Dak.) Robert T- Stafford (R-Vt) LeeMetcalf (D-Mont.) . , Howard (D-Ohio)••• iM:- John C- Stennis (D-Miss.) : Robert A. Taft, Jr. (R-OMo) l^alter F. Mondale (D-Minn.) 1> Strom Thurmond (R-S. C.) Joseph^MiMbntoya ( John G, Tower (R-Tex.) SamNunn (D-Ga.) Milton R. Young (R-N. Dak.) Bob Pack^od (R^t^ii.) aaibornePeU(DR.l;) Pr^ent and Giving Live Fa Jennings Randolph (D-W. V^), Quentin N. Burdick (D-N. Dak.) Richard S. Schweiker (R-Pa. —against Gale W. McGee (D-Wyo.)—against. William L.ScoU(D-ya.) Edward M. Kennedy (D-Mass.) John J. Sparkman (D-Ala.) Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) Gaylord Nelson (D-Wis.)—against I AdIai E.Stevenson, IJI (D-Ul.) Walter D. Huddleston (D-Ky.) Stuart Symington (D-Mo.) — Herman E, Talmadge (D-Ga.) Not Present—11 Harrison A. Williams, Jr. (D-N. J.) Henry L. Bellmon (R-Okla.) Voting Against—40 Lloyd M. Bentsen, Jr. (D-Tex.) . —paire eorge Dt Aiken (R-Vt.) Alan Bible (D-Nev.)—paired for nowardH. Baker, Jr. (R-Tenn.) James L. Buckley (Cons.-Rep.-N. Y\) Dewey F. BarUett (R-Okla.) Peter H. Dominick (R-Colo.) Wallace F. Bennett (R-Utah) Thomas F. Eagleton (D-Mo.) Joseph R. Biden, Jr. (D-Del.) William D. Hathaway (D-Maine) ! ' WiUiam E. Brock, III (R-Tenn.) —pairec Edward W. Brooke (R-Mass.) Mike Mansfield (D-Mont.) Harry F. Byrd, Jr. (Ind.-Va,) Frank E. Moss (D-Utah)—paired for, Lawton M. Chiles, Jr. (D-Fla.) John V. Tunney (D-Cal.) —paired for _ Richard CvCla^k .jLoweU P. Weicker (R-Conn.) " I" Norris "^Continued from PageJ Voting In Favor December, 1974 Washington Activities By B. Rocker f ' Congress reconvened Nov. 18 following the 1974 elections—^for a short Lame-duck session—and began to organize for the first session of the new 94th Congress. In the House there are 92 newmembers (75 Democrats)—more new mem­ bers than at any time since 1949. Of the 435 members of the House, 291 are Democrats, an increase of 43 and the largest numerical superiority since the 89th Congress. The new Con­ gress will be younger, more active and eager for change. When the Democratic Party Caucus met, they made a number of major changes. Liberal Congressman Phillip Burton (ciif.) was elected to the posi­ tion of Caucus Chairman for the next two years. The Caucus voted to take away the authority of Ways and Means Committee Democrats to select Chairmen of standing committees and transferred that au­ thority to the new Democratic Steering and Policy Cimmittee. It added 12 mem­ bers to Ways and Means, increasing the number from 25 to 37, The Steering Committee is expected to "pack" Ways and Means with more Liberals. The new Caucus also gave the Speaker power to nominate all Democrats on the Rules Committee. Rules is the "traffic cop" of the House. It determines priorities of bills on the floor. The Caucus also voted to elect subcommittee chairmen of the powerful Appropriations Committee, a move to make them more responsive to party leadership. They are now appointed by the Chairman. The House adopts rules formally at the beginning of each Congress, so changes are not binding on future Congresses. But some political soothsayers believe that Congress will become more representative, responsive to the peo­ ple and more aggressive in asserting its role in making policy. Cargo Preference Bill On Dec. 16, the Senate passed H.R. 8193, the Energy Transportation Secu­ rity Act, by a vote of 44-40. The bill has already passed the House. The requirement that an initial 20 percent (increasing to 30 percent by mid1977) of all imported oil be carried on U.S.-flag ships will help to restore our merchant shipping industry to health and create new shipyard jobs; it will protect the environment from spills, since U.S.-built ships must meet more rigid specifi­ cations; and it will be a positive step in national security, since we will no longer be dependent on foreigB-flag transportation of oil. Passage of H.R. 8193 is a real victory! (See page three for complete details.) Deepwater Ports House and Senate versions of a bill to authorize building and operating deepwater ports have passed and must go to a conference committee. In the House, both Public Works and Merchant Marine and Fisheries Com­ mittees are involved. Mrs. Leonor K. Sullivan has been appointed to the latter and six members were appointed from Public Works. Nine members were appointed in the Senate—three from each committee which has jurisdiction. Conferees have been meeting in closed session. They have tentatively announced agreement on two issues: construction and opera­ tion licensing responsibility will be given to the Department of Transportation; and coastal states will have veto power over the issuance of a license for the construction of a deepwater port. Once the conference report is finished, both houses are expected to accept it. Export Import Bank The House of Representatives on Nov. 20 approved the Conference Report which would extend the Bank to June 30,1978 and increase its lending author­ ity from $20 billion to $25 billion. The report was sent to the Senate but for the third time the Senate has voted to return the report to the Conference Committee. All Eximbank-generated cargoes are reserved for U.S.-flag vessels unless a waiver is granted by the Maritime Administration. In calendar year 1973, U.S.flag ships carried approximately 80 percent of Eximbank's cargo, valued at $1,588,040,013. Public Employees* Department of AFL-CIO A new department of the AFL-CIO, Public Employees Department, held an organization meeting Nov. 26. The meeting was attended by 22 of the 24 affili­ ated international unions, one of which is SIU. The Executive Council approved appointment of a nine-man administrative committee which will interview and make recommendations for a permanent executive director. They will also make recommendations for an over-all budget and a Legislative program for the Department. Seafarers are urged to contribute to SPAD. It is the way to have your voice heard and to keep your union effective in the fight for legislation to protect the security of every Seafarer and his family. Page 9 4 i 'V i •t -I? •I ^% .:w •i �Bosun Recertification Program Seventeenth Class Graduates The seventeenth class of hosuns graduated from the SIU's Bosuns Recertification Program this month, and these 12 Seafarers hring the total number of men to go through the program to 177. The Bosuns Recertification Program is continuing to supply SIUcontracted companies with qualified and knowledgeable seamen, men who have learned about the entire maritime industry as well as their Union. When they return to their ships they will he able to more effectively lead the SIU crews at sea. Below are the 12 latest bosuns to graduate from the program. William Funk Seafarer Bill Funk, 48, has been go­ ing to sea for over 31 years, and has been a member of the SIU since 1949. A native of Brooklyn, N.Y., he still makes his home there with his wife Elaine. Brother Funk, who's been sail­ ing as a bosun for the past five years, ships from the port of New York. Charles Faircloth Seafarer Charlie Faircloth, 48, has been a member of the SIU since 1943, and has been sailing as a bosun since 1957. A native of Florida, he now makes his home in Biloxi, Miss, with his wife Virginia, and their two children. Brother Faircloth ships from the port of Mobile. Edward Wallace Seafarer Ed Wallace, 47, has been a member of the SIU since 1944, and has been shipping as bosun for the past 20 years. A native of Chicago, Brother Wallace still makes his home there with his wife Marilyn, and their two sons. He ships from the port of New York. Michael Casanneya Seafarer Michael Casanueva, 50, has been a member of the SIU since 1944, and has been shipping as bosun since 1950. A native of Cuba, Brother Casa­ nueva ships from the port of New Or­ leans where he makes his home with his wife Marjorie. ' p«k a' ^W , Following are the names and home ports of the 177 Seafarers who have successfully completed the SIU Bosuns Recertification Program: Koen, John, MobOe Bksaven^ NcNrman, New Konis, Perry, New York Bechiivanis, Nicholas, New York Kmca, Leo, Baltimore Beck, Artiiniv San Fi^cisco Krawcaynski, Stardey, Jacksonville ^ Beechiiig, Marion, Honsfon Berger, David, Norfolk / Lambert, Reidus, New CMeantf : Beye, Ian, New York Landron, Manu^San Juan ; Bojko, Stanley, San Erancisco Lasso, Robert, San Juan iBoney, Ah^^ Norfolk % Latapie, Jean, New Orleans I Booigot, Ailtort, labile ; c^ Lavoine, Raymond, Baltimore ^ uBrendle^ Mack, Houston LeClair, Walter W., New York ^Brooks, Tom, New York Lee, Hans, Seattle |BI3W, Ernest, Houston Levin,'Jacob, Baltimore Bryant, Vernon, Tampa Leyal, Joseph, Philadelphia Libby, George, New Orleans Burch, George, New Orleans ^ Mackert, Robert, Baltimore Burke, €koige, New Yoik Manning, Denis, Seattle Burton, Ronald, New York Mattioli, Gaetano, New York Bushong, William, Seattle McCaskey, Earl, New Orleans Butterton,Walter, Norfolk McGinnis, Arthur, New (hrleaBUSf Butte, Hurmon, Houston Meehan, William, Norfolk Caldeira, Anthony, Houston Mize, Cyril, San Francisco Carbone,Victor, San Juan Merrill, Charles, Mobile Casanueva, Michael, NeW Orleans Michael, Joseph, Baltimore Castro, Guillenno, Juan Miller, Cfyde, Seattle Chestnut, Donald, Mobile Meffert, Roy, Jacksonville Christenberry, Richard, San Francisco Monardo, Sylvester, New Orleans Christensen,Christian, San FranciscO Morrte,E^wardJi%, Mobile Cisiecki, John, San Fraitciseo Morris, William, Baltimore iClegg,William, New York Moss, John, New Orleans ; Colson,James,Sesdtle i. Moyd, Ervin, M^bfle ^Cooper, Fred, Mobile Mollis, James, Mobile ^D'Aiuico, Charles, Houston Muny, R^h, San Francisco^. |iiarviU^ Richrwd, Hdnst<w v- - r; ^h, WaHer, New York I f Delgado, Julio, New York , ^ ficholSoh, Eu^ Dickinson, David, Mobile . Nielsen, Vagn, New York ixon, James, Mobile O'Brien, WiUiam, New York ^tDrake, Woodrow, Seattle O'Connor, William, Seattle Drewes, Peter, New York Olson, Fred, San Francisco let, Maurice, Houston Olson, Maurice, Boston , ^Donn, Beverly, Mobile Oromaner, Albert, San Francisco^ kert, Ame,S^le Paiiho,Atothoiiy^ , John, Baltimore ' Parker, JamSs, Hou^oh haircloth, Charles, Mobile • 'edei^. Otto, New Orieans P'errera, Raymond, New Orlearrs lowers, Eugene, New York 1 •ehler, Frederick, Mobile 'ost^, James, MobQe ^ Pence, Floyd, Hdtistoh 'oti, Sebastian, Wilmington ' Petty, Wallace, Jr., San Francisco William, New York Pierce, John, PhUadelphia ^ahagan, Kenneth, Houston Pollanen, Viekko, New Orieans !r, James, New Orleans ; v Poulsen, Vemer, Seattle liangiordano, Donato, Philadelphia Pressly, Donald, New York iain, Robert, Jacksonville Piichalski, Kasimir,San Francisco < Leo,SanFrancteco , - PuUiam, James, San Francisco . 'iszftlez, Juoc, New York • RadichjAmuOiiy, New Orieans Robert, New York tt, Rains. Horace, Houston James, New York Richbuig, Joseph, Mobile enwood, Peny, Seattle Rihn, Ewing, New Orieans Irima, Vincent, New Yoric Riley, William, San Francisco r,Bertfl, New York Ringuefte, Albert, San , Burt, New York Rivera, Alfonso, San Juan Rodriqnes, Lancelot,San Juan redt, Alfred, New Rod%nez, Ovidio, New York I. Karl, Seattle Ruley, Edward, Baltimore Hicks, Donald, New York Schwarz, Robert, Mobile HiU, Charles, Houston Self, Thomas, Baltimore Bodies, Raymond, Mobile Selix, Floyd, San Francisco Ht^es, Rtymond W., Sheldrake, Peter, Houston Smith, Lester, Norfolk Hufilie, Elbert, Baltimore Homka, Stephen, New York Sokol, Stanley, San Francisco.at Hovde, Arne, Pluladelphia Spuron, John, San Francisco . Stockmprr, Sven, New York Ipsen, Oria, New York James, Calvain, New York Swearingen, Barney, Jacksonville ', New York Swideivki, John, New York Jansson, Sven, New York Cf i mxkTeti, Frank, New York Johnson, Ravaughn, Houston, Thbmpiton, J.R., Houston KerAgood, Morton, Baltimore' TIeer, Dan, San Francisco Kleimola, William, New Yo; Tillman, WiUiam, San Fianc^ TireUi, Enrico, New York, t Knoles, Raymond, San Franc V AItstatt,Johit, Houston Andtetson, Alfred, Norfolk Anderson, Edgar, New York 3eoige, New OrleiuM rinada, Alfonsr^ BaUimore cinson, David, SMtottle tcr, Eisner, Hooston Stanley Krawczynski Seafarer Stanley Krawczynski, 49, has been a member of the SIU since 1952, and has been sailing as a bosun since 1956. A native of Pittsburgh, Penn., Brother Krawczynski now makes his home in Deltona, Fla. with his wife Yolanda and their two children. He ships out of the port of Jacksonville,' Walter W. LeClair Seafarer Walter LeClair,39, has been a member of the SIU since 1953, and has been sailing as a bosun since 1966. A native of Boston, he still resides there. Brother LeClair ships from the port of New York. Teti Tolentiiio Seafarer Ted Tolentino, 46^ has been a member of the SIU since 1957, and has been shipping as bosun for the past 12 years. A native of the Philippines, he now ships from the port of San Fran­ cisco where he makes his home with his wife llumiruida and their child. John Hazel ' Seafarer John Hazel, 49, has been a member of the SIU since 1959, and has been sailing as a bosun for the past year. A native of Leonardtown, Md., Brother Hazel now ships from the port of New Orleans where he makes his home with his wife Dorothy. Continued on Page 11 , i»:^Ney . ;; Tolentino, Ted, San Franc _ _. Turner, Paul, New CMeans Wallace, Edward, New York.. WaUace, Ward, JacksonyUle Wallace, WiUiam, M. .Wardlaw, Richard,! r, Harold, Houston r, Alan, New York 1, P. G. Jafcksortvilh Woods, Malcolm, San Francisco r, New Orleans' o. New York <, Page 10 / �* 4 Seniority Upgradin* James Bin Bolen Earn Full ^ Seafarer James Bolen, 42, has been sailing as AB with the SlU since 1966. Prior to attending the Seniority Upgrad­ ing Program, Brother Bolen had ob­ tained his quartermaster's rating at Piney Point. The father of six children. Brother Bolen often sails with his oldest son. Seafarer Tim Bolen, a 1970 gradu­ ate of the Lundeberg School. Brother James Bolen is a native of Port Angeles, Wash, and ships out of the port of Seattle. f SlU-ni^beis have a tradition of |b»eoig well-trained and highly qualiped seamen, as well active Union piembers. To help maintani this trapition, die W Seniority Upj^ding program was estehlipied to help keqp our membership prepared for the imnovations found aboard die new and to give membens apetl^ Marco Seafarer Bin Ahmad, 45, has been sailing with the SlU since 1967. A member of the deck department. Brother Ahmad upgraded to the rating of AB and quartermaster at Piney Point before attending the Seniority Up­ grading Program. A native of Malaysia, he ships from the port of San Francisco and lives in Fresno, Calif, with his wife Carmen and their three children. understanding of onr Union's prob­ lems and the best way to deal vdth them. This month six more Seafarers have achieved full books, bringing to 126 the total number of members who have earned full *A' book status through this upgrading program. • • •' mmm Lee. Ahmad • f *•/- Terry Earnest Mouton Wayman Galliano Seafarer Lee Wayman, 21, graduated from the Harry Lundeberg School in 1973. Brother Wayman returned to Piney Point to obtain his AB ticket bejore attending the Seniority Upgrading Program. A native and resident of Kansas City, Kan., Brother Wayman ships out of the port of Houston. Adams, Francto, Deck AUcn,l4iwi%nc»,pB^^ ; Allison, Murplw» V Ahmad, Bin, Deck Andn^nt, P^l., Erq^e Arnold,^Mott, Deric Baitoi, Ibomats, Deric Baxter, Alan, Engine Bean,P.i;»,lpiieck f Beanv^d, APhor, lliudBe BriiligeiviW Blacldok, Richard, Engine Bolen, lames, Deck Bolen, llmotfay, Deck EniheiM» Engttte . Barke,11m<Maiy,Deck Seafarer Terry Mouton, 30, has been sailing with the SlU for seven years. Prior to attending the Seniority Upgrad­ ing Program, Brother Mouton obtained his QMED rating at Piney Point. A na­ tive of Louisiana, he now makes his home in San Francisco and ships from that port. Seafarer Earnest Hale, 38, has sailed with the SlU since 1968. Brother Hale earned his AB ticket at Piney Point be­ fore attending the Seniority Upgrading Program. A native of Mobile, Ala., he lives there with his wife Shirley and five children, and ships from that port. V-;- 3 ' ^ Following are the ruunesand departments of 126 Seafarers who have completed the 'A' Seniority Upgrading ProgiUm. Confclin, Kevin, Engine CnnntB^ham, Robert^ Deck Galka,lhojnas, Engine Gafiianol, Mar^ Deck nGaray, Stepiten, Deck Garcia, Roimrt, Deck Giniam, Robert, Stewfud Gotay, Rani, Steward Gower, David, Eiqiine Graham, Patrick, Deck Grimes, M. R., Deck , liale. Earnest, Deck Hart. Ray. Deck Hawker, Patrick, Deck Davis, William, Deck Pe^lo^ Derke, Ewhig, Lany, Steward Farm^, Wflliam, Deck Fila, Marion, Deck ', Seafarer Marco Galliano, 24, has been sailing with the SlU since 1970. A Navy veteran. Brother Galliano sails as an AB from the port of New York. A native of East Islip, N.Y., Brother Galliano now makes his home in Las Vegas, Nev. Hale - • , Heick, Canroll, Deck HeDer, Douglas,Steward Humason, Jon, Deck Hummerick, James, Jr., Steward Hntchinson, Richard, Jr., Engine lvey,D.E,Eagine Johnson, M., Deck Jones, L^ette^ Deck Kegney, Thomas, Engine ' Keith, Robert, Deck Eell^,li|lia,Dedk Kerney, Paul, Ei^ne' Khksey, Charles, Engine. Kitfle5on,L.Q.,Deck Knight, Donald, Engine ~ Konetes, Johnnie, Deck . Kunc, Lawrence, Deck Miranda Jdhitt^ EAgine> MdOre, C. M., Deck Moore, George, Deck Moore, William, Deck Morticr, William, Deck Mouton, Terry, Engine Painter, Philip, Engine Paloumbk, Eancr, Ronnie, Et^e LeClair, Lester,Steward Lehmann, Arthur, Deck Lent^h, Robert, Deck Lundeman, Louis, Deck Parker, Jason, Deck Poletd, Pierangdo, Deck Reaih^li^^ Resl^rinc^lbhn^^^ Ripley, William, Deck iriveis, Saihi^ Engine Rdlmck, James, Deck Marcus, M. A., Deck McAndrew, Martin, Engine McCabe, John, Eni^e McCabe, T. J., Engine McPartand, James,] Minix,R.G., Jr.,: Pai^ebi^Uj, DimlpOs, E iMtriguei^ Robert, Enghte Rogers, George, Engine Syiib,€pdweU, Jr., Engine SaUey, Robert, Jr., Engine Sanders, Dany, Sanger, Alfred, Deck Shaw, Ronald, Engine SImonetti, Joseph, Steward Simj^n, Spu^eon, Ewine '' Shdc, Keith, Deck Smi^ D. B., Stevmrd SMRi, Robert^ Deck Spell, Gary, Engine SjpP, Joseph, Deck Spencer, H. D., Engine Stanter, David, Eegine Stevens, Duane, Deck Svfdmd^ Kveti^v^EE^h^ Tanner, Leroy, Ei^e Thomas, Robert, Eqri°e Thoibi^ TImotlW, Deck Traindr, Robert, Deck " UtteriKBck, Larry, Deck Vain, Thoinas, Deck V. Vaifon,Ridiiey,E^im " Vanyi, Thomas, Steward YokmR, Geoige, Deck Walker, Marvin, Engine WambachrAlbert, Beck Wayman, Lee, Deck Wilhefan, Mark,Engine WSson, Rkhaid, Steward Wolfe, John, Deck Woodhouse, Ashton, Engine Seventeenth Class Graduates From Bosuns Recertlfkation Program •s>\ 'f, y'i I > ">!" .Bertfl Eager Secifarer Bert Hager, 52, has been a membdr of the SlU since 1945, and began sailing, as bosun the following year. A native of Finland, he now ships from the port of New York, and makes his home in ML Vernon, N.Y, _ De^bi^l974 Charles Hill BevertyDuon Tom Brooks Seafarer Chuck Hill, 46, has been a member of the SlU since 1947, and has been shipping out as a bosun since 1952. A native of Houston, he ships from that port and makes his home there with his wife Bobbie ami their two children. Seafarer Beverly Dunn, 42, has been a member of the SlU since 1950, and has been shipping out as a bosun since 1957. Born in Mobile, Brother Dunn ships from that port city and makes his home there with his wife Hildagarde. Seafarer Tom Brooks, 42, has been a member of the SlU for 11 years, and has sailed in every rating in the deck department. A native of Georgia, he now ships from the port of New York where he makes his home. Page 11 a 'I �I Hobby Brings Out the Christmas Spirit lATSEA Pensioner GtVes/liangers As ' Greeting Cards' SS Yellowstone Seafarers John A. Dunne and W. Thrasher and the other crew members of the SS Yellowstone (Ogden Marine) spread the-blanket to collect $235 for a destitute English family stranded in Karachi recently. •' The family from London, Bill and V^alerie Beman with their three sons, Stewart, Paul and Julian- needed the money to pay their hotel bill so they could fly home. Later in a thank-you letter to the crew, the Beman's explained how they got into this predicament: "Dear Friends, You know that we have crossed from England overland enroute for Australia. We didn't set out on this trip without the money to finish it. But we got hit by the oil crisis. We had to pay a lot for petrol and double what we were quoted to ship our car and trailer over to Sydney. We were also fools and got taken for a lot of money in Lahore. This left us short... "This is where you have helped us. We are now able to settle the rest of the (hotel) bill and we can all fly out of here. We still are all going to Australia yet. But, Bill is flying there and the kids and me are returning to England and will stay with my parents until Bill sends us the tickets out. "We are so grateful to you all that it's hard to find the words ... You friends have restored our faith in human kindness. I will write to you all again and let you know how we get along. Thank you again and you know we will never forget you. God bless." SS Manhattan Laid up for repairs in the Seatrain Shipyard in Brooklyn, N.Y. is the SS Man­ hattan (Hudson Waterways) after returning from Bangladesh where she had served as a grain storage ship. The supertanker pioneered the voyage through the Northwest Passage to Alaska's North Slope utilizing a special ice bow a few years ago. SS Summit The SS Summit (Sea-Land Service) had a 10-foot gash in her hull above the waterline patched in a Seattle shipyard late last month. The 525-foot freighter slammed into a pier in foul weather in Kodiak, Alaska. The SS Ponce (Sea-Land) will replace the damaged ship on the run to the Aleutian Islands for one trip. Later the SS Summit will journey to the Far East. SS Delta Brasil Delta Line's SS Delta Brasil carried, without charge, containerloads of donated relief supplies to the victims of Hurricane Fifi in northern Honduras recently. The containers were shipped from New Orleans and 200,000 pounds of food came from Houston to be unloaded in the port of Puerto Cortes. The line gave 3,000 pounds of rice and employees gave cash to help the hurricane victims. SS Ultrasea The ore-bulk-oil carrier SS Ultrasea (Westchester Marine) lifted 65,000 tons of heavy grains early this month from the port of New Orleans to the ports of Rotterdam and Hamburg. SS Sea-Land Producer Like on many other SlU-contracted ships on Thanksgiving Day, Seafarers aboard the SS Sea-Land Producer docked in the port of Houston, enjoyed a sumptuous feast which featured in its five courses hors d'oeuvres, shrimp cock­ tail, soup, Tom turkey, Virginia ham, prime ribs au jus, fresh codfish, corn on the cob, candied yams, asparagus with Hollandaise sauce, Parker House rolls, pumpkin and mincemeat pies, fruit cake-, ice cream and after dinner mints. How's that for a good feeder! Mmmmmmmmmm!!! SS Vantage Horizon Carrying 26,250 tons of wheat to Alexandria, Egypt late last month was the SS Vantage Horizon (Vantage Steamship) from the Gulf of Mexico. SS Monticello Victory The SS Monticello Victory (Victory Carriers) sailed this month from the ports of Albany, N.Y. and Philadelphia with a cargo of 36,500 tons of bulk wheat destined for the port of Chittagong, Bangladesh. USNS Shenandoah Headed for Rio de Janiero this month was the USIVS Sherumdoah (Hudson Waterways) after unloading a 26,780-ton cargo at a Black Sea port near the Dardanelles. SS Trenton The ashes of Seafarer Emilio Di Pietro, 61, who was stricken with a heart seizure on the SS Trenton and expired in Long Beach, Calif. Community Hos­ pital on Aug. 1, were scattered at sea off Long Beach recently. Page 12 Retired Seafarer Tony Conti prepares his chalet-type structures in his vyorkshop. Each year around this time retired Seafarer Anthony Conti becomes a very busy man—or shopld we say busier than usual. For as the Christmas season approaches, Brother Conti begins send­ ing out his own special "greeting cards" to many friends and neighbors—Christ­ mas mangers and chalet-type struc­ tures made out of wood. This is just a part of the former SIU member's fulltime hobby: woodworking. Tony Conti retired from seafaring in 1966, after being an active SIU mem­ ber for 25 years. His sailing days go back to the 1920's and 30's when he shipped from the West Coast. Born and raised in New Orleans, he spent his entire SIU career shipping from that port. Although he spent some time as a member of the black gang. Brother Conti did most of his sailing in the steward department. He worked mainly on the passenger ships, particularly those of Delta Line and Alcoa. He says that those were his favorite ships, but that he "went anywhere the jobs were." Without a doubt his most memorable experience at sea was his trip on the passenger ship Alcoa Corsair in Octo­ ber 1960. On the night of Oct. 22,1960 the Alcoa Corsair was moving down the Mississippi River heading for San Juan when she collided with an Italianflag freighter, the Lorenzo Marcello, coming upstream, about 60 miles south of New Orleans. The Italian ship, which was later found to be at fault in the tragic accident, was on her maiden voyage. Five Seafarers and five passengers were killed in the collision. Brother Conti was sailing as night steward on the Alcoa Corsair and remembers that fateful night vividly. 'T was on watch at the time, hut a few minutes before the crash I went to get a cup of coffee. The next thing I know, I heard whistles blasting, the ship lurched over and I hit my head on the bulkhead. "The Italian ship hit us between the number two and three holds. It roiled up all the rooms on that side into a massive hunk of steel, crushing anyone unfortunate to be in them at the time. There's no question that if I hadn't gone for coffee I would've been IdUed." In 1966 Conti was declared perma­ nently not fit for duty and went on SIU pension. He then began to pursue his hobby (one he had begun back in the 1940's) as "my full-time work, but work for pleasure." Seafarer Conti now makes his hdme in Slidell, La., a quiet suburb about 30 miles from New Orleans, with his wife of 43 years, Leona. He has k workshop adjacent to his house which contains most of the tools he uses: a table saw, a jig saw, a sanding machine and a drill motor. Much of the lumber he uses he gets from the scrap pile of construction sites around the area. After cutting the pieces of wood into the shapes he needs, he puts them together with glue and nails. For the chalet-type structures. Broth­ er Conti uses cut glass which he pastes over with colored paper. When com­ pleted, these structures look like they contain beautiful stainglass that one may see in a church. Aside from the Christmas items, the 70-year-old retired Seafarer makes other things as well. He has made many picture frames, and a four-shelf hutch for his kitchen which contains a beautiful collection of china which he collected in various ports around the world. He also built a gun rack for a neigh­ bor who has a collection of hunting rifles. He used a newspaper clipping advertising a $120 gun rack as a pat­ tern, and was able to build it in two weeks from that. Over the years Brother Conti has given away over 175 mangers to rela­ tives, neighbors and old seafaring bud­ dies in the New Orleans area. "I make them all for my friends," he says. "I enjoy doing them very much." "I just work on them until I find myself getting tired, then I rest for awhile. I find that what I once used as a hobby, now is a fuU-thne job. And, it keeps me mentally, as well as physi­ cally healthy." Seafarers Log • �B ASHORE Austin, Tex. Jeffersonville, Ind. Seafarer Phil Haring (far right) receives an award fof bravery after savina the Mfe of shipmate and SlU Brother Jan Prins. Shown vi^h Harino are Hi atTh^U S MalmrnP Art assistant for Maritime Affairs HariJio qp'afpror H Administration, who presented the award; Mrs. Ella Haring, Seafarer Haring s mother; and MLS Vice-Prptsiripnt MIU-O Brother Haring is a graduate of the Harry Lundeberg School. Award Given to Seafarer For ^Extraordinary Heroism' eafarer PhU Phil Haring, Uorinr. a « recent Harry Seafarer Lundeberg School graduate, was com­ mended by the U.S. Maritime Admin­ istration last month for risking his life to save an injured fellow Seafarer from being washed overboard by heavy boarding seas. Presenting the award at a ceremony held at the Lundeberg School, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Maritime Af^s Howard Casey termed Brother Haring's actions "extraordinary hero­ ism" and praised his "strong feelings of responsibility and concern for fel­ low shipmates." On May 2, the Sea-Land Market was weathering a gale in the North Atlantic. Ordinary Seaman Haring was standing in an entranceway on the starboard side of the ship when he saw a heavy boarding sea hit shipmate Jan . Prins, also a recent HLS graduate, who had gone on deck to retrieve a life ring. Thinking Seafarer Prins had been w^hed overboard. Brother Haring raised the cry of "Man Overboard!" He then saw Prins hanging onto the side of the ship, half overboard. Without hesitating. Seafarer Haring ran put onto the storm washed deck, pulled his shipmate aboard and carried him back to the safety of the entranceway just as another sea hit the same area. Had Brother Haring not acted as quickly as he had, this second sea would surely have carried Seafarer Prins com­ pletely overboard. Brother Haring was recommended to MARAD for their commendation in a letter written by his chief mate and co-signed by the Sea-Land Market's captain. Seafarer Washington Gets High School Diploma at HLS Seafarer Eddie Washington, who at­ tended HLSS as an upgrader in the Pumpman and FOWT programs, re­ cently earned his high school diploma through the Lundeberg School's Gen­ eral Educational Development pro­ gram. Brother Washington, who graduated from HLSS as a trainee in 1968, dropped out of high school in his senior year and joined the U.S. Marines. After completing his two year tour of duty, he decided to come to the Lundeberg School because, "I wanted to travel. I think travel helps you learn more about life." Seafarer Washington also com­ mented that, "the Lundeberg School has really changed. When I was here the SlU was still building it. To see it today is like our Union has worked a miracle—the. school is beautiful, it's still growing, and the programs keep getting better and better." When asked why he decided to get his high school diploma. Seafarer Wash­ ington replied that, "I just felt that it was a goal I really wanted to achieve. And thanks to the great work the SIU has done here at Piney Point, I had the opportunity to reach this goal." Brother Washington added that, aSpr ville rS°S>ur PhSnesTnd.' M deepwaler port northeast of Jefletson- d generate 10-million tons of cargo yearly worth $100 million. London, England ""'P "tended by ment eaXs. month ^^ned agreeThe confab, started in 1960, resulted from the maritime disasters of the Andrea Doria, SS Morro Castle and the SS Titanic. objectives of the meeting on safety rules in fires and grain carriage were to update the old agreement by adding technological advances in marine mStae Sy " breakthroughs in bv^fr°Adm Tw''"- W. O. Siler, Coast Guard head, aided by Rear Adm. W. M. Benkert, chief of the Office of Merchant Marine Safety. Baltimore, Md. in fhTulJmho'T,';?Pbiladelphia is now a patient "kfto^rar fmrhi'fila^t amputation. Brother Carames would HKe to hear from his old shipmates during this holiday season. New Orleans wiffiihe U sT Navigation Co. have filed a letter of intent Tnl^r!!Ji Federal Maritime Commission in Washington, D.C. to enter into a pooling and equal access contract. Delta will service, with four LASH barees Lake a„d"pu«tfcS Port Everglades, Fla. The SlU-contracted Sea-Land Service named this Eastcoast city a regular Sffie M rf r''""' ^"''T T "" Sea-Land Producer and t^ SS Sea-Und Consumer will call with two other SL-18 containershios at New Orleans Houston, Jacksonville and Port Everglades on a biweekly basis In Europe, the ships will call at Rotterdam and Bremerhaven Seafarer Eddie Washington "The teachers at the Lundeberg School are all very helpful and encouraging. They give you all the time and attention you need. I can't think of just one or two people to thank—everyone on the staff helped me every step of the way." Seafarer Washington, who is 24years-old, makes his home in Mobile, Ala. When asked what he planned to do now that he had his high school diploma, he said, "So far I've been to Formosa, Korea, Spain, Bangkok, Sai­ gon, DaNang, Majorca, Nice, Athens, and Naples. These are places most people never get to see in a lifetime. So I plan to keep right on sailing with the SIU." Scycnty-oae cents of eveiy doUar spent in shipping on American-llaa ve«..ic »ma^ in this countiy, making a veiy substantuil contribution to the na^^ Jbalance of payments and to the nation's economy. natmiia! for ,h. Am«i«m maHtimn indi^try, December, 1974 A C i < , :i t Mi'i ( t f » Page 13 I -J �Time to Check Him Out! *':• • HISnrORIG PRESERVATION • •<- if. S. ..i.. k Pensioner This season, when we buy gifts for friends and relatives, I hope we all remember SPAD in this category. For year^ SPAD has given us gifts of jobs and job security. Along with my SPAD donation T extend ple^ant greetings to aU my Gbrothw members for a Merry Christmas and a Happy Ne^ Year. .'V ' • Fratenuillyv ^ Art Lomas, ^ \ SiU.Peii^i^rj J'" SIU Grows Cited lor Fine Performances , During 1974 we placed in service three new LASH vessels^ ^ the Robert E. Lee, the Stonewall Jackson and the Sc/n Hous^ ; ton. We now have operating reports in hand which indicate ^ these ships are performing very well and we anticipate that | they will continue to do so. "f The success of this new venture can be created in large part to the skill and professionalism of the vessels' crews.Waterman s Steamship Corporation recognizes the fine performanw of the men on these ships and we wish to express our appreciation for the hard work and dedication by the menibers ofUhe SeaG ^ farers International Union who make up our ships' complements. ; . . It is obvious that your members, through their training and ; experience, have developed into a group of truly professional seamen. We look forward to continuing successful operation of Our new vessels with the help and support of your Union _ .trnd its members. ^ • T Kncerely, ,vv -G . . ' 'i.:.:EdWalsh» President • Break the Oil Monopoly As the year 1974 draws to a close, this country is again faced with a winter sea­ son in which we may once more find our­ selves at the total mercy of the biggest "monopolistic octopus" in U.S. indus­ try: th'e 20 multinational oil companies which control all a'spects of energy fuel, from production, through transportation, down to distribution and marketing. The United States would do well to leam the lessons from th^ so-called "en­ ergy crisis" we went through early this year. At that time, while fuel supplies were short, and gas lines long, the oil companies' profits soared, and their total domination and control of every sector of their industry was never more apparent. They put their own greed above the needs of the American people and the health of the American economy. It was only while the nation suffered that the American people started to be­ come aware of some of the shady prac­ tices in which these companies engage: how they regularly have been involved in international cartels, commodity ex­ changes, intrigues between themselves, the U.S., and foreign governments, and constantly in defense from charges of price fixing and other monopolistic and illegal practices designed to destroy any competition. These oil giants are only interested in maintaining the Status quo; a position which is enabling them to wipe the inde­ pendent sector of the industry practically out of existence. These top 20 companies control approximately 94 percent of our proven oil resources, 86 percent of our refining capacity and 70 percent of all gdsoline sales. They have exercised monoply power by refusing to sell crude oil, gasoline and other refined petroleum pr^lucts to independent re&iers and marketeers. These companies are able to cut off supplies to independent refiners and gas retailers at will. Because of their total control, a "vertical monopoly" of the in­ dustry, they are slowly but surely driving these independents out of business. Out of the 1,200 gas stations which were forced to close last year due to lack of supplies, all but a handful were inde­ pendently owned. Another aim of the 20 companies has been, of course to drive out the indepen­ dently-owned U.S.-flag tanker fleet so that they may completely dominate the transportation of oil on the seas with their large fleets of foreign, tax-free "flag-ofconvenience" vessels. That is why the SIU has strongly fought for passage of the Energy Transportation Security Act of 1974, guaranteeing American-built, American-manned vessels a certain per­ centage of oil iiriports to this country. Recently other legislation has been proposed which, if passed could effec­ tively thwart the efforts of the oil mag­ nates. Sen. PhiUp Hart (D-Mich.) has proposed an amendment to the Trade Re­ form Act of 1974 which would, in effect, prevent any oil company engaged in the production or development end of energy resource products from controlling any refinery, transportation or marketing as­ set. And, it would prevent any company engaged in tlie transportation end from controllu.g any production, refinery or marketing asset. < < . I wish to state that the program of training and recertifying present members of the SIU is beneficial not only to the meim G bers who pass through the Harry Lundeberg School, but to the SIU as an organization and the companies that employ themj and enjoy the benefits of better trained men. ' , • ' iiiVGT::;:.l^ennOly,-^ G r/ • Thomas fPSheii Master, Ogden Wabash (mm Voluiw XXXVI, No. »a Qfficliil Noith AfsW ..Tof the Soafarers Intematlonel Union of ^ intlc. Oulf. Lake* aiui Inland Water* OMrid. • • ;. AFL.CI0 'T;' BtecuUvd Board "f%ul Halt, firestdont CaiTAnnet. SxecuUve Vice-President tnrl Shepetd, Vice-President -46* DIGloroio,SaCref8^-T»aso«f :i.lndsw Williams. MnkDro?aX V/ce-ZVasWent Paul Drorak, Wce-/Vas/den«: IHibtished monthly by Seafarer* Interjwtlonal Union. Atlantlcj GdU, Lake* and Inland Ws5|rt» 01«triet, AFUCm Avenue, Brooklyn, N.Y.11»2. T*I. 499.6600. Second data . fi^tage d«ld dt This amendment is an important first step, and we wholeheartedly support it. However, whether or not it is adopted, it is hi^ time that the Congress took a close, in-depth look at the blatantly mo­ nopolistic practices of these companies. They have totally controlled the energy industry for toctmany years. N-Y. 389 ... i ^ G, ' ' Seafarers Log Page 14 •- G; V- T V' '*-G �L •f ' The following poem was sent as a Christmas greeting by retired Seafarer James C. Mitchell to all his fellow SIU brothers. < I •V CJ-: Loaded with J'.'' ' " ' Old St. Nick 1. 1. It was a cold, and snowy evening. And Christmas was drawing near So I stopped by a country inn To have me a mug of beer I u. ^ "•5. I J . * V ../. ..1'A ^ ,»» % xoavkted of pess^lon of any 01egiu ^ s^peed, LSD, or eyen niarijnana—the tJJS. Coast Guard means that you lose Cor the wst of your life »»v trevoha ^ However, It doe^^ quite end there even if yon receive a suspended semtenee.^ ' You may Ipse your rig^^ to vote, your right to hold public office or to own - 'i . a gun* You aliso may lose the opportunity of ever becoming a doctor, dentist, certified public accountant, engineer, lawyer, architect, realtor, pharmaci^'. school teacher, or stockbroker. You nmy Jeopardize your right to hold a job where you must be licensed or bonded and you may neyer be able to work for the city, the coun^, or the Fedeial government* l^s a prtdty tmigh rap, but thafs exactly how it is and you can't do any­ thing about It The cmivicted drug user leaves a l^ck mark on his reputation f-i for.ffiein»tnfhis life. / . E0 ' • w However, din^ can not oidy destroy your right to a gtmd fi^^ can destroy your life. - Drug abuse prm^ts a serious threat to both your physical and health, and the personal safety of those around you. This is „ aboard ship where cleair minds and quick reflex^ are essential at all forthesafeopemlioncif the vessel. . Dont let dmg^ destroy your natural i^ht to a good, happy, prodnciive S'li FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every three months, which are to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A quarterly finance committee of rank and file members, elected by the membership, makes examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recom­ mendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disburse­ ments of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund fitumcial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the shiMwners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. Toe proper address for this is: Frank Dniiak, Chalwian, Seafaicn Appeals 1 275 - 20di Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 11215 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONIALACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls.' These contracts conditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your specify the wages and coi contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union offiaal, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. December, 1974' ' . *j 2. The front door opened easily, As I quietly stepped inside The whole place seemed deserted So I decided, to warm me hide. 3. A warm glow from the fireplace Nearly made me fall asleep. But I saw an old, white bearded gent, behind the bar. And I got quickly to me feet 4. I had meself a few mugs of beer Then decided to go on me way When the barkeep said. Have one on the house. For it will soon be Christmas Day 5. It was just. He and I, alone together. And we drank nearly thirty (30) pint mugs When I took out me money to pay up. He opened a couple of jugs IB 6. A few shots of gin, won't hurt you mate As he filled the glasses to the brim, Laughing and talking all the while That's when I began to get leary of him "I 7. I awoke on the bar floor, next mornin' Me head hurt, and me tongue was thick The bar top was as clean as a whistle Then I knew I got loaded with Old St. Nick. James C. Mitchell EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, 1960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Log policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. EQUAL MGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and-as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the; ISIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex and national or geographic origin. If any member ' tify headquarters. feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION — SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including but not limited to furthering the political, social and economic interests of Seafarer seamen, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of member­ ship in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. Support SPAD to protect and further your economic, political and social interests, American trade union concepts and Seafarer seamen. If at any time a Scafaror feeb that any of the above righto have been violated, or that he has been denied hb constitutional right of access to Union records or tadtonnatlon, be should immediately notify SIU President Paui Hall at headquarters by certBicd mail, return rcccipl • 11 I i Page 15 �Jacksonville Hall Dedicated; Gala Opening Held A new and modern SIU-IBU hiring hall was opened in the port of Jacksonville last month, and the occasion was marked by a gala, open-house party attended by some 300 members, officials, their families and guests. Food was served buffet^le, and aU types of beverages were available at the festivities, which were held from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. The fully furnished haU, which is located at 3315 Liberty St., was opened on Nov. 15. The modem facffity will offer all SIU and affiliated Inland Boatmen's Union members a full range of Union services. Here, members will be able to secure jobs on our contracted vessels, inquire about their benefits, fill out claim forms, and raise questions about the contract, the constitution and the latest courses available at the Harry Lundeberg School. Although the total facility is not yet completed, it is open for membership service and is comfortably furnished in pleasant surroundings. Work is continuing on an­ other building on the property, which will eventually house a restaurant and rec­ reational facilities for members and their himilies. The Jacksonville hall is the first facility to be completed in the SIU-lBU's oveiv all program of renovating and upgrading all its hiring halls. IBU member Red Green; Betty Touchton, secretary, Operating Engineers union, and Roy Meffert, SIU recertified bosun (left to right) attended the party held to mark opening of new Jacksonville Hall. Some of the close to 300 people who came to the festivities relax and enjoy the food and beverages In the new facility. IBU members William Eschuk, (left) and Charley Mull, center, who sails as AB, hold a discussion with IBU Port Agent Gene Taylor In one of the modern offices In the new hall. \ Participating In the opening ceremonies were members from other labor organizations as well as SIU-IBU officials. From left to right are, Ed Dwyer, National Maritime Union Jacksonville port agent; Gene Taylor, IBU Jacksonville port agent; Red Morris, SIU Jacksonville port agent; Joe Dl Giorgio, secretary-treasurer, SlUNA; Earl Shepard, SIU Atlantic area vice president; Jim Burnett, secretary-treasurer, Jacksonville AFL-CIO council; and Jim Deaton, president, Jacksonville AFL-CIO council. s 1 Left to right are IBU member Dave Lewis, guest Margie Carter and Chuck Mollard, national coordinator of the IBU. Page 16 The party was held for both present and maybe future seamen. From left to right, SIU members FOWT Robert H. Bullock; AB Lembit Kool; Oiler Tom Wright, and three-year-old Tom Wright, III. ; Seafarers Log �Vi ?'• 3*'-. s,. Digest of SlU ELIZABETHPORT (Sea-Land Service), October 20—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun V. T. Nielsen; Secre­ tary George W, Gibbons; Educational Director Robert C. Miller. Chairman held a discussion on the Pension law and upgrading courses in Piney Point. A movie fund will be taken up by the crew to get new tubes for the movie machine. No disputed OT. A fund will be started so that the crew can get extra movies for the ship. Next port Genova, Italy. Meetings DELTA NORTE (Delta Steamship), October 28—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Homer O. Workman; Secretary Mike Dunn; Educational Director C. Hemby. $16 in ship's fund. No dis­ puted OT. Chairman held a discussion on contributing to SPAD. Any unsafe conditions aboard ship should be re­ ported to the educational director. A vote of thanks to, the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our de­ parted brothers. Next port Rio de Jan­ eiro. SAN FRANCISCO (Sea-Land Serv­ ice), October 27—Chairman, Recerti­ fied Bosun Alan Whitmer; Secretary O. Smith; Educational Director B. Pinder. No disputed OT. Washing machine and dryer were purchased for the crewmembers. Everything running smoothly. ST. LOUIS (Sea-Land Service), Oc­ tober 27—Chairman, Recertified Bo­ sun John Cisiecki; Secretary Huston. No disputed OT. Chairman spoke on his attending Piney Point for the Recertification Program and suggested that all crewmembers read the Seafarers OGDEN YUKON (Ogden Marine), . Log to keep up with Union business. October 6r-Chairman, Recertified Bo­ Next port Balboa, Panama. sun H. Weaver; Secretary F. Kustura; Educational Director D. Dizon; Deck SUMMIT (Sea-Land Service), Octo­ •Delegate Charles Scott; Engine Dele­ ber 20—Chairman D. Calogeros; Sec­ gate H. R. Newell. $46 in ship's fund. retary Edward Heniken; Educational No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the Director W. Slusser. Chairman reported steward department for a job well done on the oil transportation act and how and for good service by the messmen. the donations to SPAD have helped Next port Okinawa. with this and other programs. Educa­ tional director reported on the oppor­ NEW ORLEANS (Sea-Land), Octo­ tunities that await all crewmembers who go to Piney Point to upgrade them­ ber 21-—Chairman Recertified Bosun A. Rivera; Secretaiy A. Aragones; Edu­ selves. No disputed OT. A vote of thanks to Chief Cook J. Smith for the cational Director J. Pantoja; Deck wonderful Bar-B-Q's he has been giv­ Delegate Paige C. Toomey; En^ne Del­ ing the crewmembers.^ Observed one egate John D. Wright. $20.69 in ship's minute of silence in memory of our de­ fund. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well parted brothers. done. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port San Juan. SEATRAIN WASHINGTON (Hud­ son Waterways), October 20—Chair­ man, Recertified Bosun A. Boney; Sec­ retary W. G. Williams; Educational Director R. W. Zell; Deck Delegate B. Churchill; Engine Delegate S. Torina; Steward Delegate P. Livingston. Each man has contributed $20 toward the rental of movies and camera. No dis­ puted OT. Next port Oakland. MAUMEE (Hudson Waterways), October 6—Chairman, Recertified Bo­ sun J. R. Thompson; Secretary Vassar Szymanski; Educational Director "Ken­ neth Linah. $15.78 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port Charleston, S.C. ROSE CITY (Sea-Land Service), October 20—Chairman Recertified Bosun G. Castro; Secretary Raymond P. Taylor; Educational Director N. N. Bathia. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job weU done. JOSEPH HEWES (Waterman Steamship), October 13—Chairman, Recertified Bosun R. Christenberry; Secretary R. Long; Educational Direc­ tor B. Stearman; Steward Delegate Jo­ seph Simpson. Some disputed OT in steward department. Everything run­ ning smoothly. Next port New Orleans. SAN PEDRO (Sea-Land Service), October 20—Chairman George King; Secretary Welden O. Wallace; Deck Delegate G. Fuller; Engine Delegate D. Peterson; Steward Delegate F. H. Smith. Chairman held a safety meeting for all crewmembers. $100 in movie fund. $10 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck department. Next port Long Beach. OVERSEAS .TUNEAU (Maritime Overseas), October 7—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun J. Baudoin; Secretary C. Gibson; Educational Director C. Ayers; Deck Delegate Robert Holt; Steward Delegate Bernard Feely. $4.75 in ship's fxmd. Some disputed OT in deck and engine departments. Everythink running smoothly. SEA-LAND McLEAN (Sea-Land Service), October 4—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun Frank Teti; Secretary T. R. Goodman; Educational Director W. J. Dunnigan; Engine Delegate Steven Mooney. $10 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. TRANSHAWAH (Hudson Water­ ways), October 12—Chairman, Recer­ tified Bosun Victor Carbone; Secretary O. Vola; Educational Director S. Wala; Engine Delegate N. Offedisano; Stew­ ard Delegate Fernando Zavals. No dis­ puted OT. Chairman held a discussion on the advantages of going to Piney Point and how SPAD is good for the membership and everyone should donate to it. Vote of thanks extended to the steward department for a job well done. Next port Baltimore. JOHN TYLER (Waterman Steam­ ship), October 13^-Chairman J. Zeloy; Secretary William M. Hand; Educa­ tional Director V. Brunnell. $122 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Ship was in Koashuing, Taiwan during Moon Festival and the crewmembers who were ashore received a warm welcome from the Chinese people who asked them to join in the festivities. A good time was had by all. Next port Charles­ ton, S.C. DELTA MAR (Delta Steamship), October 13—Chairman, Recertified Bosim R. Lambert; Secretary D. Col­ lins; Educational Director E. Synan; Engine Delegate M. J. Morris; Steward Delegate P. U. Hammel. $26 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck de­ partment. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Donate to SPAD SEATRAIN MARYLAND (Hud­ son Waterways), October 6— Chair­ man John W. Kelso; Secretary Walter J. Fitch; Deck Delegate H. De Boissiere; Engine Delegate J. Billotto; Steward Delegate F. Urias. $4.17 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck and engine departments. An extra vote of thanks to the steward department for the lobster dinner and the music and news supplied in the mess room. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. SEATTLE (Sea-Land), October 20 —Chairman J. Gianniotis; Secretary H. Ridgeway. $20 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Chairman held a discus­ sion on SPAD donations. STONEWALL JACKSON (Water­ man Steamship), October 27^-Chairman Recertified Bosun Edward Morris, Jr.; Secretary H. Donnelly; Educational Director C. Smith; Deck Delegate H. Peterson. No disputed OT. Deck de­ partment commended for a job well done unloading and loading ship and operation of crane. Held a discussion on the importance of crewmembers contributing to SPAD. Next port La Porte, Tex. Politics Is Porkchops SUAMICO (Hudson Waterways), October 8—Chairman, Recertified Bosim K. Puchalski; Secretary L. Bennet; Educational Director Black; Engine Delegate Robert Torres. $26.10 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Every­ thing running smoothly. December, 1974 KEVA IDEAL (Ideal Cement Co.), October 19—Chairman, Recertified Bosun V. W. Bryant; Secretary Simon Gutierez. $36.83 in ship's fund. No dis­ puted OT. Vote of thanks to the stew­ ard department for a job well done. Next port Tampa, Florida. SEA-LAND PRODUCER (SeaLand Service), October 20—Chairman, Recertified Bosun William Bushong; Secretary W. J. Moore; Educational Di­ rector Stephen Senteny; Deck Delegate David Neill; Engine Delegate Joseph Forque; Steward Delegate Vincent Chavez. No disputed OT. Recertified Bosun Bushong answered all questions asked by crewmembers and held a dis­ cussion on the importance of donating to SPAD. Next port Houston. POTOMAC (Ogden Marine), Octo­ ber 6—Chairman J. Blanchard; Secre­ tary N. Johnson; Educational Director R. Duncan; Steward Delegate H. Jones. $15 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in steward department. Next port Trin­ idad. DELTA ARGENTINA (Delta Steamship), October 13—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Arthur McGinnis; Secretary S. B. Wright; Educational Director U. R. Saunders. Chairman spoke on the energy transportation act and urged all crewmembers to support SPAD. Vote of thanks to all for a job well done. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. TAMPA (Sea-Land Service), Octo­ ber 13—Chairman, Recertified Bosun A. Caldeira; Secretary R. Aguiar. Chair­ man suggested that all should contrib­ ute to SPAD for their own benefit. Some disputed OT in deck department. A vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. ANCHORAGE (Sea-Land Service), October 20—Chairman, Recertified Bosun J. Beye; Secretary Aussie Shrimpton; Educational Director Helge Holmstrom. Chairman gave an address on the imprtance of SPAD donations and what they accomplish. $24 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck and engine departments. Vote of thanks to the deck department by the steward department for clean pantry work during night watches. • 'i. k ii f Official ship's minutes were also re­ ceived from the following vessels: GALVESTON TAMARA GUILDEN MAYAGUEZ OVERSEAS ARCTIC ARIZPA SEA-LAND CONSUMER FINANCE AZALEA CITY BALTIMORE SEATRAIN MARYLAND LYMAN HALL MOHAWK MERRIMAC WACOSTA Page 17 17 >1 �Payment of Medical, Pension, Vacation In recent months, the SIU's Welfare, Pension and Vacation Plans' offices have heen receiving increasing numbers of various claim applications that cannot he processed and promptly paid because the claim lacks certain nec­ essary information or accompanying documents. The vast majority of properly submitted claims can be processed and pay­ ment by check sent out in the mail the same week the claim is received at the Plan's offices at Union Headquarters. However, when the Plan receives an improperly filled out claim, a letter must he sent to the member requesting the needed information, and the claim cannot he proceed until this informa­ tion is supplied, which may cause delays in payment anywhere from two to three weeks or longer. This avoidable situation is annoying to the member and can prove to be a temporary financial burden on the member or his dependents. On these two pages, the LOG will outline the steps involved in the process­ ing and payment of the most often filed-for claims, and detail the information and documents SIU, IBU and UIW members must include in their corres­ pondence to receive prompt action on these claims. Claims supervisor Tom Cranford, standing, oversees the processing of all medical and pension claims submitted by SIU members or their dependents. Seated rear is claim processor Majorie Rothman. Seated front from left are processors Jack Sheehan and Lou Busch, Medical Benefits For a member and his dependents to be eligible for medical benefits under the SIU's Welfare Plan, the Seatorer must fulfill the basic seatime require­ ment of 90 days employment in the previous calendar year and one day employment in the six months prior to the date the claim accrues. Also, re­ member to always keep an updated SIU Enrollment Beneficiary Card on file with the Welfare Plan's office, listing your dependents and their relationship to you, and designating your direct beneficiary in case of death. If eligible under the USPHS system, a Seafarer must utilize the professional services of a PHS hospital. In cases of emergency confinement in a hospital other than USPHS, the Seafarer or someone acting in his behalf must notify the nearest USPHS fecility of the situation within 48 hours. If not eligible under USPHS, a Seafeirer with the basic seatime requirements will receive benefits according to the SIU's schedule of benefits for dependents. Because a member's dependents do not qualify for USPHS service, they may utilize the facilities of any hospital in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Canada or the Viigin Islands. Below are some of the other most commonly claimed benefits and the in­ formation required for promptpayment. Julius M. Prochownik, left, gets some help from SIU Representative John Dwyer in filling out application form for pension at Headquarters. It is always a good practice to enlist the aid of an SIU rep when filing a ciaim to make sure you have all the needed information enclosed to avoid delayed pay­ ments. Brother Prochownik filed for pension in the first week of November. ' Social Security No, SIU members should always take care to include their Social Security number on all claims. A member's entire work history dating as far back as 1951 is recorded and stored on computer memory tapes or microfilm which in turn are filed according to Social Security number. Among many other things, the SIU Welfare Plans' offices uses the information stored on these tapes and films to determine a member's seatime eligibility for the benefit. So, lack of the Social Security number on your claim application immediately halts the claim's processing. This is one of the major reasons for delayed benefits. SIU Pensioner Albert Tocho goes over claim form for medical benefits for his wife with SIU assistant Gayle Birou at the New Orleans hall. Brother Tocho's claim was properly submitted and his check for $850 for hospital and surgical payments as in the mail from Headquarters within the week. Vacation Benefits The most filed-for benefit under the SIU's Flans is vacation. To he eligible for fiiis benefit, SIU members must have a mlnimnra of 90 days employment on SRT-contracted vessels. To file, complete the basic SIU claim form application at any SIU Union hall, making sure to include the names of .die ships you worked and the niimber of days employed. As proof of emphiyment, you must include photo­ stated copi^ of your Coast Guard discharge papers seined by tbe vessel's Master. If these are not availabie, company pay vouchers or a letter from the paymaster on company letterhead verifying the number of days worked will be accepted. You must file for vacatkm whhin one year of final discharge^ to qualify for die vacation benefit. In the port of Wilmington, Seafarer Paul McMahon gets his discharge papers in order before filing claim for vacation pay. Everything was in order, so Brother McMahon's vacation check was sent out the same day his claim was received by the Vacation Plan's office at Headquarters, if all informatlprr had not been included, the check could have been delayed for up to two weeks. Page 18 SeafafersLb^ •, '' ' '' ''l '' ' r''-'. . .• ' �Is Quick, If You Submit All Necessary Information Pension Benefits For full details on the requirements for pension and the many benefits available to the pensioner and his dependent you should also refer to the SIU's Surgical, Pension and Welfare Digest. Because the members entire work history must be tabulated and the pen­ sion approved by tbe Board of Trustees, the Seafarer will probably have to wait for about a month or slightly more to get his pension. However, pension payments are retroactive to the first day of the calendar month following the month in which application was made or the month following the last receipt of S & A benefits, whichever is later. If you have questions on pension, vacation or medical you may either write the SIU's Welfare Offices at 275 20th St., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11215, or call (212) 499-6600 for a prompt and courteous reply. SIU records supervisor Ed Byrne goes over vacation claim with Sadie Chrzanowski. If a claim is properly submitted to the Vacation Plan's office, the member's vacation check is in the mail within 24 hours. Seated forward is Mary Cush. For the Member: Sickness and Accident—a completed S & A application and USPHS medi­ cal abstracts verifying the first and last dates of disability. This benefit runs for a total of 39 weeks (273 days). Claims for S & A must be filed within 60 days from date of discbarge from the hospital, or 60 days from the commence­ ment of the disability period. At the December membership meeting at Headquarters, Julius Prochownik gets his first pension check from SIU Representative George McCartney. The Board of Trustees were able to quickly approve his pension because Brother Prochownik had made sure that his claim was in order before filing. John Marietta files computer memory tape in the data center's tape library. The tapes are filed according to social security numbers. Among other things recorded on these tapes are three and a third million payroll records of SIU members dating back to 1951. If The following are just some < payments held up because they faUed to supply complete infoimation when For the Seafarer's Dependents: Hospital—c\wm form completed by the member and doctor and itemized hospital bills listing the hospital's Federal Taxpayer I.D. number. Surgical—claim form completed by member and doctor, and surgical bill on doctor's billhead indicating the physican's Federal Taxpayer number. Maternity—completed claim form and copy of newborn's birth certificate Ikting names of both parents. Copy of marriage certificate is also required if not already previously submitted. The maternity benefit is $300. Death—death benefit application, itemized funeral bills, proof of rela­ tion and certified copy of death certificate. There are also many other benefits available to members and dependents under the SIU's Welfare Plan. For detailed information on all these benefits refer to the SIU Surgical, Pension and Welfare Digest. Copies of the digest can be obtained at any SIU hiring hall. It is good practice to refer to this booklet wliraeyer filing for claims :4 micro­ « i| film projector to determine a member's eligibility for a medical benefit. Page 19 .-..F �-- — •i <• . 'Zi New SIU Pensioners Martin Prisament, 57, joined the Union in 1944 in the port of New York sailing as a chief electrician. Brother Prisament was bom in New York and is now a resident of Seal Beach, Calif, with his wife, Hannah. Edward F* Allen,' 56, joined the SIU in 1942 in the port of Tampa sailing as cook for 37 years. Brother Allen attended a Piney Point Edu­ cational Conference. Bom in Ala­ bama, he is now a resident of Glen Bumie, Md. Richard P. Bowman, 66, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of Boston sailing as a second cook. Brother Bowman was bom in Boston and is now a resident of San Francisco. Fred J. Fidler^ 65, joined the SIU in the port of Detroit in 1960 sailing as an oiler for the Boland-Comelius Steamship Co. Brother Fidler was bom in Sturgeon Bay, Wise, where he is now a resident with his wife, Ruby. James E. Belcher, 54, joined the Union in the port of New Orleans in 1958 sailing as an AB. Brother Belcher is a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He was born in Ken­ tucky and is now a resident of New Orleans. Milton S. Trotman, 69, joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of New York sailing as a chief steward. Brother Trotman is a native of Barbados, British West Indies and is now a resident of the Bronx, N.Y. with his wife, Henrietta. Floyd L. Je&yes, 59, joined the Union in 1943 in the port of Savan­ nah sailing as a messman. Brother Jeflhyes is a native of Iowa and is now a resident of Stockton, Ala. with his wife, Vivian. Jack E. Bogart, 65, joined the SIU in 1940 in the port of Detroit sailing as second cook. Brother Bogart, a native of Michigan, is now a resident of River Rouge, Mich. Frederick Kopf, 60, joined the Union in 1947 in the port of Boston sailing as a chief cook. Brother Kopf is a pre-war and World War II veter­ an of the Army Engineers Corps. Bom in Boston, he is now a resident of Plainview, L.I., N.Y. Leonard H. Davidson, 49, joined the Union in the port of Mobile in 1958 sailing as an OS. Brother Da­ vidson is a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. A native of Forbus, Tenn., he is now a resident of Slidell, La. Michael W. Bums, 47, joined the Union in the port of New York in 1953 sailing as a bosun. Brother Bums is a Navy veteran of World War II. Bom in St. Paul, Minn., he is now a resident of San Francisco. Gregory Dieses, 62, joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1955 sailing as a deck engineer. Brother Dioses was born in Tumbez, Peru and is now a resident of Baltimore. Frank S. Lire, 65, joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1969 sail­ ing as a bosun. Brother Liro is an Army yeteran of World War n. Bom in Poland, he is now a resident of Baltimore. Michael J. Stiglic, 65, joined the SIU in the port of Detroit in 1960 sailing ai ah diler;- Brother Stiglic " i had sailed for 50 years.''A native of^ Joliet, Ilk, he is now a resident of, p Erie, Mich.; Burris Maxwell, 63, joined the Union in 1938 in the port of Mobile sailing in the deck department for 46 years. Brother Maxwell is a pre-war Army veteran. He was bom in New Jersey where he is now a resident of Pomona, N.J. Walter A. Schlecht, 58, joined the Union in the port of New. York in 1950-sailing as an AB for 35 years. Brother Schlecht is a Navy veteran of World War n. A native of Glou­ cester, Mass. he continues to be a resident there. Lakes Seafarer Ends 45 Year Career :: Page 20 Antonio A. Zelaya, 60, joined the Union in the port of Baltimore in 1955 sailing as a fireman-waterten­ der. Brother Zelaya was bom in Honduras and is hoW a resident of San Francisco with- his wife, Saman^a. ;^ ••• • • , • •' •» MBNBERSHIPIIIISIMGS' SCHEDULE Port SIU member Herman Dinger (left), a Seafarer on the Great Lakes, accepts his first pension check fropi Frankfort, Mich. Port Agent Harold Rathbun. Brother Dinger started sailing in 1929 and ended his career as an AB aboard the Ann Arbor Railroad Carferries. -Aaron Sasser, 60, joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1955 sail­ ing as a fireman-watertender. Brother ;&sser w^lk^ ^ jpicket 1^ in the ^ "Greater N Y. Harbor strike in 1961 and in the Robin Line strike of 1962. ; He is a pre-war Army veteran. Bom in Savannah, he is now a resident of ^ Yonkers, N.Y. with his wife, Jose­ phine. i Date ' New York ... .. Jan. 6 Philadelphia . .. Jan. 7 Baltimore ...... Jan. 8 Norfolk .. Jan. 9 Jacksonville .... Jan. 9 Detroit .. Jan. 10 Jan. 13 Houston .... .. Jan. 13 New Orleans . .. Jan. 14 Mobile .. Jan. 15 San Francisco .. Jan. 16 Wilmington .. .. Jan. 20 Seattle ...... . . Jan. 24 Columbus ... . . Jan. 18 Chicago .... 1 .. Jan. l4 Port Arthur ... Jan. 14 Buffalo .. Jan. 15 St. Louis .... Cleveland .... Jersey City .. .. Jan. 13 >• ' Deep Sea IBU UIW •• • 2:30 p.m. ... ... 5:00 p.m. .. «... 7:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m. ... ... 5:00 p.m. .. ...,. 7:00 p.m. • • • .... 2:30 p.m. ... ... 5.00 p.m. ^.. .... 7:00p.m. • • • .... 9:30 a.m. • .*r,>.. d:00 pmi..., . >.. 7:00 p.m. .... 2:00 p.m. ..., .-•it*; • • . • ...2:30 p.m. .;. <• • • ... 5:00 p.m. . *.1 • • •• •. ... .2:30 p.m. ... ... 5:00 p.m. ...... 7:00 p.m. • • • *... 2:30 p.m. ... ..;. 5:00 p.m. . . • • • ,.. .2:30 p.m. ...,i.. 5:00 p.m. .. .... 2:30 p.m »•• •• ..... 2:30 p.m. .... ••• • 2:30 p.m. ...,» • • - • • > '• • • " ' .... 1:00 p.m. 1.. 5:00 p.m. > • • • • • —^ ... 5:00 p.m. .. • • • '• • • ... 5:00 p.m. .. • • • • ' ' ... 5:00 p.m. .. ••• ... 5:00 p.m. ., • .... .. 5:00 p.m. .. • 0m • 00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 • 00 • • • • • • • • • t • • • • • • ' ' • • • • ' ' 11 • • • #,• • „* • • 0- p. • • 1 • • • 1 0 0 0 0 t • • • — Seafarers Log �From South America to Gulf, Delta Norte's Run Is Smooth The ^U-nmmedDelfa Norte (Delta Steamship) paid off in the port of New Orleans recently after a smooth 42-day round trip voyage to ports in South America. The 893-fMt-longvei^l, capable of carrying 89 LASH barges, or saUing as a full containership with 1,740 container, is one of three LASHtype-vessels bunt for Delta. The Delta Norte, and her sisterships the Delta Mar and the Delta Sud, were named to carry on the tradition of Delta's three famous pessenger ships which .were scrapped: the Del Mar, Del Sud and Del Norte. The Delta Norte docked at the Napoleon Avenue wharf in New Orleans recently. Crewmembers on the Delta Norte met with SlU officials when the ship docked in New Orleans to pay off. Messman W. Goins (right) shows his book and a They are clockwise from the left; J. Sufferer, AB and deck delegate; Stanley Zeagler, patrolman; E. KelSPAD receipt which he just received from SlU Patrol­ lum, electrician; J. Hemby, chief electrician (just signed on); Tom Gould, patrolman, and W. Welch, man Stanley Zeagler after making a $20 contribution. QMED and engine delegate. Seafarers Welfare, Pension, and Vacation Plans Cash Benefits Paid Oct. 24-Nov. 20,1974 SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN rX //li TOES^ ELIGIBLES Death 12 In Hospital Daily @ $1.00 . 309 In Hospital Daily @ $3.00 148 Hospital & Hospital Extras 17 Surgical 3 Sickness & Accident @ $8.00 6,235 Special Equipment — • Optical 210. Supplemental Medicare Premiums ........ ' 7 DEPENDENTS OF ELIGIBLES Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits In Hospital Surgical Maternity Blood Transfusions Optical JU.'' Number PENSIONERS & DEPENDENTS Death Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors'Visits & Other Medical Expenses .. Surgical Optical Blood Transfusions .. j Special Equipment Dental — Supplemental Medicare Premiums ........ SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM TOTALS Total Seafarers Welfare Plan ............ Total Seafarers Pension Plan Total Seafarers Vacation Plan Total Seafarers Welfare, Pension & Vacation December, 1974 Amount TODSE MONTH TO DATE YEAR TO DATE 152 6,793 2,965 173 46 79,221 14 2,348 260 28,500.00 309.00 444.00 2,817.05' 152.50 49,880.00 4,765.98 215.90 412,095.88 6,793.00 8,895.00 24,546.27 5,070.76 633,768.00 3,821.50 53,468.52 12,781.40 365 62 132 19 4 158 4,732 763 1,392 236 40 1,667 77,519.81 2,616.32 18,684.40 4,950.00 388.00 3,422.63 955,688.61 25,375.08 179,011.80 62,684.75 2,930.65 35,636.88 13 170 112 If 88 — 4 — 1,916 107 1,785 1,291 139 695 5 31 10 18,695 39,000.00 21,921.24 4,110.58 1,984.00 1,535.83 13,453.50 316,000.00 269,230.64 48,172.27 18,494.25 14,899.98 330.75 6,748.71 2,616.86 133,942.10 16 97 6,464.94 35,127.81 10,014 2,287 842 13,143 123,657 22,276 11,192 157,125 94.20 283,229.88 3,268,131.47 559,745.20 5,372,714.70 432,571.18 5,881,742.36 $1,275,546.26 $14,522,588.53 Albert Brown Please contact Mrs. E. Brown as soon as possible at P.O. Box 118, Coram, N.Y. James Moore Please contact Mrs. Linda Moore as soon as possible at Ada Oil Co., 2525 Strawberry Rd., Pasadena, Tex. 77^02. James W. McFanlin Please contact Ralph R. Roma as soon as possible at 7220 Branch St., Hollywood, Fla. 33026 or call (305) 961-5214. Jozef Kowalewski Please contact Jadwiga Ptach as soon as possible at Gdansk-Wrzeszcz, Ul. Migowska 30, 80-287, Poland. John Griffith H. H. Johnson lost your address and asks that you contact him at 53 Jenkins St., Houston, Tex. Politics Is Porkchops Donate to SPAD, Page 21 . I �from the Messman to the Chief Steward, In the 4:'" 1 '' i •I i!* 1 '• i • • As part of his Third Cook training program, HLSS Trainee Danny Dalton (left) empties an electric potato peeler under the supervision of Chief Cook Upgrader Joseph Gray. All steward department upgrading programs combine on-the-job training with classroom instruction. Most SlU members whohave chosen to sail in the steward department find they have chosen a career that demands skills and an expertise which must,;, he constantly sharpened hy learning how to make the most of new materials, and equipment. From messman to chief steward, the Seafarer in the steward department is never finished with his education when it comes to the important job of providing good tasting and nutritious food for his crewmembers. Today, more than ever, with the automated galleys on such ships as the Golden Dolphin, Sugar Islander, Notre Dame Victory and Ultramar, to name a few, upgrading in the steward department is essential. To help Seafarers in the steward department continue their career educa­ tion, as well as increase their earning power, the SIU has set up a compre­ hensive training and upgrading program at the Lundeherg School. For messmen and other Seafarers sailing in the entry ratings of the steward department, the Lundeherg School offers an Assistant Cook Course. This program includes classroom and on-the-job training in the handling and preparation of all types of vegetables, portion control, dietary values, serv­ ing procedures and all the skills needed to perform the important duties of an assistant cook aboard ship. For Seafarers who sail as third or assistant cook there is a Cook and Baker Upgrading Program. By taking this course. Seafarers will learn how to hake breads, pies, cakes and cookies, as well as to prepare desserts and breakfast foods, through classroom and on-the-job training. The next step in the Lundeherg School's steward department upgrading program is the Chief Cook Course which provides all the basic training necessary for Seafarers wishing to sail in this rating. Through classroom and on-the-job training, the chief cook upgrader learns how to prepare soups. >• ? HLS Steward Instructor Frank Russell holds up a tray of rolls baked by the upgraders in the Cook and Baker Upgrading Program. Trainee Ismaei vvala stacks the shelves of Piney Point's well-stocked com­ missary with pickled tomatoes. Trainees at the Lundeberg School are given basic instruction in the duties of all entry rated rnen in the steward department. Seafarer William O'Conner prepares a pan of jambalaya in the HLS galley as part of the on-the--job training included in the Assistant Cook Upgrading Program. Chief Steward Ji.mmy Bartlett prepares a sandwich in the ultramodern galley of the SlU-contracted TT Brooklyn. The steward department programs at the •; Lundeberg School are constantly being reworked to include instructippjin.-; the use of all new equipment found in these new galleys. ,, i f: i ' i ' I f Page 22 Seafarers Log �Steward Department Education Is Always Essential sauces and gravies, as well as the principles and methods of preparing and cooking beef, pork, veal, lamb, poultry and seafood. For the ei^rienced chief cook, there is an upgrading program to help him learn how to perform the essential dnties of a chief steward. This Chief Steward Upgrading Course includes classroom and on-the-job instmction in the complex and important jobs of selecting food and stores for lengthy voyages and planning nutritionally balanced daily menus. The chief steward must carry the responsibility of feeding the entire crew of his ship. To prepare the upgrader for this difficult task, he participates in all phases of operation in the Lundeberg School's commissary bake shop and galley as part of his training program. To help ke^all members of the steward department abreast of the latest developments in food preparation and to train them in the use of the modem equipment found in the galleys of the new ships, all the steward training and upgrading programs are constantly being reevaluated and changed by the HLSS staff to include instractio/i in the latest techniques and newest equip­ ment Seafarers sailing in the entry ratings should consider a career in the steward department. Sailing in this department, you vrill be performing a job that is vital to the well-being of your crewmembers, a job that, performed well, offers many rewards. And Seabirers already sailing in the steward department should take ad­ vantage of the upgrading programs. These programs are your chance to incrmse your job responsibilities, wages and job security within the field you have chosen for your career. The members of the steward department are extremely important aboard shi^. They play a b^ role in making the trip a smooth and succ^ful voyage. ^ Trainee Claude Beavers learns how to handle a steam jacket. ' '' S Chief Cook Upgrader Grey prepares sides of bacon, for curing in the HLS smoke house. The sides came from hogs raised at Piney Point and butchered by steward upgraders and trainees. As part of a special third cook program, Trainee Armando Vidal prepares celery. This program lets trainees begin sailing as fully trained third cooks aftera few weeks of specialized instruction. { This modern stainless-steel galley aboard the Sugar Islander (Pyramid) has a combination microwave-conventional oven, a push- button potato peeler, slic­ ing machines, steam trays and cookers, grinders, various types of shredders, an orange juice squeezer, as well as automatic dishwasher and a garbage disposal. - —- December, 1974 Assistant Cook Upgrader Mario Bruschini puts the finishing touches on a pan of vegetarian lasagne in the HLS galley. ^ Page 23 I ' if A J3^ ) J i-.. . �<»»»».*> -DISPATCHERS REPORT. NOVEMBER 1-30, 1974 TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port • ^ .M i , A; " '• ' \• \. ^f •L i K I ;i r i H '• I <••. I • -/ i': ^ Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals 3 19 3 5 3 2 4 16 6 11 3 10 1 12 0 3 1 2 3 5 3 1 0 116 1........ .* Port Boston 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 2 1 0 2 0 0 0 1 10 0 75 Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals 1. 3 31 5 12 12 4 27 63 17 56 9 28 8 48 0 4 1 2 2 6 4 -4 2 425 1 6 6 1 6 26 9 16 5 10 4 22 Q 5 Q 0 1 3 4 Q 1 160 0 29 7 14 7 1 0 5 1 2 2 0 42 10 26 12 4 0 6 2 28 0 3 1 0 0 1 0 3 1 237 7 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 33 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 3 0 §'• 0 1 1 0 14 Port . Mobile 23 New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals 19 10 • • 0 0 1 6 48 4 7 8 2 10 31 16 28 18 27 1 37 0 4 1 1 2 2 2 1 1 254 1 5 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 9 0 1 2 2 1 0 1 0 2 28 0 63 1 25 13 10 32 61 14 32 3 15 10 83 0 4 3 1 1 14 2 2 2 391 3 21 2 9 8 3 7 11 5 8 0 3 5 38 8 3 0 0 1 3 4 0 0 142 3 157 13 45 26 6 43 127 37 96 27 45 15 97 0 2 2 0 4 18 7 " 5 1 776 6 106 5 17 14 2 16 52 35 45 19 24 6 52 0 3 1 0 1 3 6 1 2 416 2 9 0 4 2 1 0 2 1 1 0 0 0 3 0 2 0 0 3 2 3 1 3 39 2 73 11 22 17 4 43 78 35 62 22 39 29 71 0 4 2 0 0 3 1 2 1 559 1 22 1 2 2 1 1 5 7 17 4 9 1 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 46 1 0 O' 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 6 1 2 •3 231 25 47 35 3 30 115 64 131 42 48 36 94 1 1 2 3 4 3 6 3 3 930 1,646 14 59 1 11 8 1 0 23 5 15 0 7 4 55 0 4 55 8 29 38 17 14 27 395 468 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 5 0 0 1 1 2 0 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 29 7 23 14 5 18 62 13 29 5 11 6 61 0 1 1 2 1 6 1 4 2 303 1 23 1 12 .5 1 15 21 2 12 3 17 1 37 50 2 0 0 0 1 0 4 0 208 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 4 ENTRY DEPARTMENT Port ; 0 42 7 18 9 4 1 86 15 24 10 2 29 3 26 10 57 2443 20 9 New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals Totals All Depts. 14 202 18 50 34 12 54 152 73 128 64 72 19 144 0 3 8 3 9 12 4 2 7 1,085 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Boston . V New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile DECK DEPARTMENT 0 3 1 13 0 75 12 2 0 0 12 47 9 0 15 3 1 7 37 16 0 66 19 0 10 0 16 3 0 37 0 6 0 2 0 25 0 10 7 0 39 120 0 0 14 3 9 2 8 6 3 1 3 2 6 6 10 18 12 17 2 6 7 18 6 4 1 0 4 536 51 197 REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C ENGINE DEPARTMENT New York Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 16 ;. 4 24 0 1 5 2 4 18 1 10 1 243 1,431 i 70 1 11 i 24 1 14 1 3 1 19 1 57 14 1 9 1 37 1 13 1 25 31 13 43 69 3 3 0 2 13 4 5 2 487 796 i 15 i 36 1 1 i i 0 1 4 5-/ 1 3 1 14 i 3 1 13 i 1,230 547 70 3 383 2,803 10 "**.rrA-r.»l Lakes & iniimd Wstefii InMlloaiiiicii*! UiOoB PRESIDENT Paul HaU SECRETARY-TREASURER Joe DiGiorgio EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Cal Tanner VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard Lindsey Williams Frank Drozak Paul Drozak HEADQUARTERS 675 4Avc.,Bklyii.ll232 (212) HY 9-46M ALPENA, Midi. 8M N. 2 Ave. 49707 (Si7) EL 4-3610 BALTIMORE, Md. 1216 E. Baltimore St 21202 (301) EA 7-4900 BOSTON, Mass. 215 Essex St. 02111 (617) 482-4716 BUFFALO, N.Y.... .290 FVankila St 14202 SIU (716)1X3-9259 IBU (716)1X3-9259 CHICAGO, IlL. .9383 S. Ewlng Ave. 60617 SIU (312) SA 1-0733 mU (312) ES 5-9570 CLEVELAND, Ohio 1290 OU River Rd. 44113 (216) MA 1-5450 DETROIT, Mich. 10225 W. Jefferson Ave. 48218 (313) ¥13-4741 DULUTH, Minn. 2014 W. 3 St 55806 (218) RA 2-4110 FRANKFORT, Mkh P.O. Box D 415 MainSt 49635 (616) EL 7-2441 HOUSTON, Tos. ... .5804 Canal St 77011 (713) WA 8-3207 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. 3315 Liberty St 32206 JERSEY CTFY, NJ. 353-5011 99 Montgomery St 07302 (201) HE 5-9424 MOBILE, Ala.. ....IS. Lawrence St 36602 (205) HE 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS, La. 630 Jackson Ave. 70130 (504) 529-7546 NORFOLK, Va. 115 3 St 23510 (804) 622-1892 PADUCAH, Ky. .;..... .225 S. 7 St 42001 (502) 443-2493 PHILADELPHIA, Pa.. .2604 S. 4 St 19148 (215) DE 6-3818 PORT ARTHUR, Tex.... .534 9 Ave. 77640 (713) 983-1679 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. 1321 Mission St 94103 (415) 626^6793 SANTURCE, P.R..1313 Fernandez, Juncos, Stop 20 00908 (809) 724-2848 SEATTLE, Wash 2505 1 Ave. 98121 (206) MA 3-4334 ST. LOUIS, Mo.. .4581 Gravob Ave. 63116 (314)752-6500 -TAMPA, Fla. 312 Harrison St. 33602 (813) 229-2788 TOLEDO, Ohio 935 Summit St. 43604 (419) 248-3691 WILMINGTON, CaUf. 510 N. Broad St 90744 (213) 549-4000 YOKOHAMA, Japv P.O. Box 429 Yokohama Port P.O. 5-6 Nikon Ohdorl Naka-Kn 231-91 201-7935 Ext 281 Shipping has picked up considerahly over the past month especially in the port of Houston. A total of 362 more jobs were shipped in the month of.November than in October. The above figures show that of the 1,847 jobs shipped from SIU halls, more than 600 were taken by class and 'C men, proving that our 'A' book men are enjoying good shipping. 010* members will continue to enjoy this good shipping because more and more new ships built under the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 are being launched and put into service. Many of these new ships are under contract to the SIU. Page 24 pni x'iSiRh. Seafarers Log �Jmal IDepartureg Joseph R. Clowes, 29, died of natural causes in Doctors Memorial Hospital, Carbondale, III. on Oct. 24. Brother Clowes joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1969 safling as an AB.. He was a 1969 grad­ uate of the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md. and was a veteran of the U.S. Army's Mili­ tary Police Corps. A native of Pitts­ burgh, he was a resident of Carbondale at the time of his death. Burial was in Calvary Cemetery, Pittsburgh. Surviv­ ing are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry arid Roth Clowes of Glenshaw, Pa.; a brother, Harry; two sisters, Mary Lou and Ruth and an uncle, Richard Albrecht, all of Pennsylvania. IBU pensioner Raymond A. Milligan, 61, died of can­ cer in the USPHS Hospital in Baltimore on May 2. Brother Milligan joined the Union in the port of Baltimore in 1957 sailing as a chief engineer for the Curtis Bay Towing Co. from 1944 to 1974. Born in Baltimore, he was a resident of St. Michaels, Md. at the time of his death. Burial waS in Glen Haven Mem­ orial Park, Glen Bumie, Md. Surviving are his widow, Margaret and a daugh­ ter, Margaret. David H. Keith, 65, passed away on Nov. 1. Brother Keith joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1963 sail­ ing as a QMED. He had sailed in World War 11. Born in Dur­ ham, N.C., he was a resident of Sparks, Md., at the time of his death. Surviving is a daughter, Mrs. Carlos (Dulcea) Leaman of Sparks. SIU pensioner Aubrey H. Thurman, 56, succumbed to a heart attack in the Ben Taub Gen­ eral Hospital, Hous­ ton on Oct. 17. Brother Thurman joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of New York sailing as an oiler. Born in Marion, Ky., he was a resident of Houston when he died. Burial was in Murray Cemetery, Murray, Ky. Surviving are his widow, Eva, his mother, Gertrude and a sister, Mrs. Mary S. Parker, both of Murray. Dennis H. Olsen, 34, died in Houston on Nov. 8. Brother Olsen joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1967 sailing as an AB. He was a 1963 graduate of the Andrew Furuseth Training School in New Orleans and was a Navy veteran aboard the USS Des Moines, USS Providence and the USS Topeka. A native of Michigan, he was a resident of New Orleans when he died. Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Alieen Stagland of Ishpeming, Mich, and his father, Edwin of Negaunee, Mich. Tony M. Nerosa, 54, died aboard the SS Overseas Traveler (Maritime Overseas) on Nov. 4. Brother Nerosa joined the Union in the'port of Philadelphia in 1955 sailing as a chief cook. He had sailed for 28 years and was an Army veteran of World War II. A native of the Philippines, he was a resident of Philadelphia when he passed away. Surviving are his widow, Dottie and three sons, Michael, Robert and Antonio. SIU pensioner Edward N. Jacobsen, 85, expired in Sandefjord, Norway on July 8. Brother Jacobsen joined the Union in 1949 in the port of New York last sailing as a wiper. He was born in Norway and was a resident there when he died. Sur­ viving are two sons, Einar and Alfred of Norway and two daughters, Helene of Norway and Mrs. Lilly T. Kirdvold of Lanclifford, Norway. Ralph R. Mahiich, 48, expired on Nov. 9. Brother Mahiich joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1970 sailing asafireman-v/atertender. He was a Lundeberg School QMED upgrader this year and had sailed on the Great Lakes. Born in Elyria, Ohio, he was a resident there when he died. Sur­ viving are his mother, Mrs. Claire O'Dell of Elyria and three brothers, George of Vermillion, Ohio and Glenn and Alvin, both of Elyria. SIU pensioner Charles Hipp, 73, died of a ruptured artery in Little Tra­ verse Hospital, Petoskey, Mich, on Oct. 23. Brother Hipp joined the Union in the port of Elberta, Mich, in 1953 sailing as an oiler. He had sailed for 27 years. A native of Charlevoix, Mich., he was a resident of Frankfort, Mich, when he passed away. Interment was in Gilmore Township Cemetery, Benzie County, Mich. Sur­ viving are his widow, Madelyn of Honor, Mich.; a son, Robert of Frank­ fort and two daughters, Mrs. Charles Guernsey of Wayne, Mich, and Brenda. SIU pensioner John Abraham, 60, died of natural causes in the USPHS Hospital, Staten Is­ land, N.Y. on Nov. 1. Brother Abraham joined the Union in 1943 in the port of Norfolk sailing as a bosun. Born in the Philippines, he was a resident of New York City when he passed away. Burial was in Rosedale Cemetery, Linden, N.J. Surviving are his widow, Partimah; three sons, Abdul, Mohammad and Abdullah; a daughter, Rostzeta, all of New York City and his mother, Mrs. Lonblidan of Telokayson, Malaysia. Seafarers Log Servi J. Bial, 60, died on Oct. 18. Brother Bial joined the Union in the port of Chicago in 1962 sailing as a lineman for the Chicago Ves­ sel Fueling Co. from 1955 to 1974. He had sailed since 1932 and was a cap­ tain aboard a commercial fishing boat from 1949 to 1955. Born in Two Rivers, Wise., he was a resident of Chicago when he passed away. Surviv­ ing are his widow, Joan; a son, Jon and two daughters, Janis and Joan. SIU pensioner William F. Peevers, 68, died of heart dis­ ease on Oct. 29. Brother Peevers joined the Union in the port of New York in 1960 sailing as a first deck man for N.Y. Central RR Marine Division from 1943 to 1971. He was born in New York City and was a resident of Pali­ sades Park, N.J. when he passed away. Surviving are three sons, William, Thomas and Robert and a sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. John and Esther F. Conroy of Long Island City, Queens, N.Y. Javier Esquihel, 40, was apparently washed overboard and lost off the barge, Judson K. Stickle (A «fe S Transporta­ tion) which found­ ered leaving Atecibo, P.R. on Oct. 24. Brother Esquibel joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1967 sailing as an OS. He was bom in Busturia, Vizcaya, Spain and was a resident of Newark, N.J. at the time of his death. Surviving are his father, Hilario of Busturia and a brother, Alberto of Newark. James E. Foster, 21, died on the way to University Hospi­ tal, Pensacola, Fla. on Nov. 1. Brother Foster joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1971 sailing as an OS. He was a graduate of the Lundeberg School in Piney Point in 1971. Born in Pensacola, he was a resident there when he passed away. Burial was in St. John's Ceme­ tery, Pensacola. Surviving are his par­ ents, Mr. and Mrs. R. O. Foster of Pensacola. SIU pensioner Angelo M. "Tony" I Montemarano, 52, 1 died of natural causes j in the USPHS Hos­ pital, Staten Island, |N. Y. on NoVi 3. Brother Montema­ rano joined the Union in 1943 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. He was twice the recipient of a Personal S^ety Award for sailing aboard an accident-free ship, the SS Seatrain Louisiana in 1960 and 1961. A native of Italy, he was a resi­ dent of Brooklyn, N.Y. when he passed away. Interment was in Ocean View Cemetery, Staten Island. Surviving are his widow, Helga and three sons, Angelo, Michael and Anthony. SIU pensioner Amle C. Cobb, 70, f I succumbed to a heart ' — ^ attack on Oct. 22. Brother Cobb joined the SIU in the port of Mobile in 1957 sail­ ing as a firemanwatertender. He was born in Arbor, Ala. and was a resident of Andalusia, Ala. when he died. Sur­ viving is his widow, Maudie. SIU pensioner Theodore C. Cepipano, 74, succumbed to diabetes in Manila, the Philippines in October. Brother Cepriano joined the Union in 1941 in Tampa sailing as a bosun. He had sailed for 45 years and he walked the picket line in the Greater N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961. Born in the Philippines, he was a resident of Manila when he died. Surviving are his widow. Carmen; two sons, Antonio and Manuel and a grandson, Ricardo, all of Pasay City, Manila. B. J. Hand, 47, died at his home in Sweetwater, Tex. on Mar. 27 after a long illness. Brother Hand sailed from the port of Houston during World War II. He .was a U.S. Army vet­ eran of the Korean War when he was stricken with multiple sclerosis in West Germany in 1952. Despite .his afflic­ tion, he was a magna cum laude grad­ uate of Hardin-Simmons University, Abilene, Tex. in 1962. He was born in White Flat, Tex. Interment was in Rose Hill Cemetery, Merkel, Tex. Surviving are his mother, Leah of Stephenville, Tex.; three brothers, Leroy of The Hague, The Netherlands; James of Grapevine, Tex. and E. F. "Buck" of Sweetwater and four sisters, Mrs. Carrie H. McElroy of Sweetwater, Mrs. Beadie Wallace of Bluff Dale, Tex., Mrs. Melba Roggenbuck of Seattle and Mrs. Essie Barnes of Garland, Tex. SIU pensioner John Durmo, 69, passed away on Oct. 27. Brother Durmo joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of New York sailing as Philippines, he was a resident of New York City at the time of his death. Surviving are his widow. Norma and a son, Abes of the Bronx, N.Y. IBU pensioner Jo­ seph P. Wojciechowska, 64, passed away on July 28. Brother Wojciechowska joined the Union in the port of Baltimore in 1957 sailing as a captain for the Charles H. Harper Associates Towing and Lighterage Co. since 1936. Born in Maryland, he was a resident of Balti­ more when he died. Burial was in Holy Rosary Cemetery, Baltimore. Surviving is his widow, Estelle of Essex, Md. Page 25 IV �T:a:u~'7r.r Advanced Elec. Program to Be testing equipment, motor controls and Given at HLS solid state systems. The Harry Limdebei^ School is offerii^ a special course in Advanced Electrical Procedures that will begin on Apr. 23, 1975. The course is designed to train QMEDs and electricians in the use and maintenance of the advanced electrical equipment found aboard the newer vessels and these Seafarers are strongly encouraged to participate in this program. The course will center on AC theory and will cover maintenance, construc­ tion and repair of generators, meteis. Using electrical trainers that can sim­ ulate electrical system defects and prob­ lems, Seafarers taking the course wiil also receive practical training in troubleshooting, repair and construc­ tion of these various electrical compo­ nents found aboard today's modem ships. This special course in Advanced Electrical Procedures, which vdll ran for four weeks, is open to all Seafarers holding a QMED or electrician en­ dorsement. SlU Brothers Nick Aguilera (right) and Glen Bumpas (center) spend some free time preparing for their GED examinations with Trainee Burt Fallon. ^•. HLSS Graduate Returns to Earn High School Diploma Advanced Electrical Procedure Instructor Charles Nalen displays the rotor and housing of a disassembled AC motor. Seafarers taking the Advanced Electrical Procedure course will reassemble this motor during the program. High School Program Is Available to All Seafarers Thirty Seafarers have already successtully completed studies at the SIU-IBU Academic Study Center in Piney Point, Md., and have achieved high school diplomas. The Lundeberg High School Pro­ gram in Piney Point offers all Seafarers —regardless of age—^the opportunity to achieve a full high school diploma. The study period ranges from four to eight weeks. Classes are small, permit­ ting the teachers to concentrate on the individual student's progress. Any Seafarer who is interested in taking advantage of this opportunity to continue his education can apply in two ways: Go to an SlU office in any port and you will be given a GEO PreTest. This test will cover five gen­ eral areas: English Grammar, and literature; Social Studies, Science '•. M ^ •• . 'i ,.• .' j I I I I I I I I and Mathematics. The test will be sent to the Lundeberg School for grading and evaluation. Or write directly to the Harry Lundeberg School. A test booklet and an answer sheet will be mailed to your home or to your ship. Complete the tests and mail both lec. 26 the test booklet and the answer ^Jan.6 sheet to the Lundeberg School. pan. 9 ' (See application on this page.) During your stay at the school, you will receive room and board, study 23 materials and laundry. Seafarers will provide their own transportation to and Feb. 3 from the school. Feb. 6 Following are the requirements for f eligibility for the Lundeberg High Feb. 20 School Program: 1. One year's seatlme. :|Har.3 , Mfeir. 6 2. Initiation fees paid In fnlL 3. All outstanding monetary obliga­ It tions, such as dues and loans paid In fnlL I am interested in furthering my education, and 1 would like more information on the Lundeberg High School Program. Name AddressLast grade completed. .Book No.. (Street) Ordinary Seaman Nick Aguilera, who is 17-years-old and a native of Brooklyn, N.Y., recently became the 30th SIU member to earn his high school diploma through the Harry Lundeberg School's GED program. Seafarer Aguilera, who attended HLSS as a trainee one year ago, dropped out of high school when he was 16. He learned about the Lunde­ berg School from an SIU official in the port of New York. As a trainee at HLSS, Seafarer Agui­ lera heard about the GED program. "I just didn't like the whole routine of a regular high school," he said. "Then, when I came to the Limdeberg School as a trainee and got a look at the GED program, I realized that it was a golden opportunity. I decided that Td come back one day and take advantage of it." When asked why he considered the program a golden opportunity, Brother Aguilera replied, "Well, in purely prac-~ tical terms, a high school diploma is a very useful thing to have. But I also wanted a variety of experiences, and (City or Town) .Last year attended j Complete this form, and mail to: Margaret Nalen I Director of Academic Education I Hany Lundeberg School I Piney Point, Maryland 20674 (Zip) . .. . academic success is a terrific experience for anyone." Seafarer Aguilera went on to evaluate the GED program as, "Really great! The teachers at HLS are unlike any teachers I had ever seen— they're concerned for you, they work with you as an individud, and they'll do anything in terms of their time and efiFort to help you." Now that he has his high school di­ ploma, Brother Aguilera plans to keep on taking advantage of the educational opportunities offered by the SIU. "I'm a young man, and already I've been to Northen Europe, South and Central America, the (Caribbean, the East and West Coasts of the United States, and Ascension Island. The SIU has made it possible for me to build a great life for myself. When I'm old enough, I'm com­ ing back to the Lundeberg School for my full book and my AB rating. I'd like to tell all my SIU brothers that our Union is doing great work. I want to say to all of them, 'Stick together. Sup­ port the SIU. Support SPAD'." ~ —QMED, Lifeboat, and all Steward ^ ^ —EOWT — QjVp^D^ Lifeboat, Quaiieiradst^,, tffi * <MM«W partiu^nt 1^ — QMED, Lifeboat. Wdatag, aTidalISffewafdDeoa»# Ratings ;; —FOWT — QMED, Lifeboat, Able Seaman, and all Steward Depart­ ment •*" ^ Ratings • ' ::v: — FOWT . : -i- QMED, Lifeboat, and all Steward Department Ratings ~QmD,LT iL W ldii^QnaB|^ ^ I �Deck Department Upgrading Qoarteimaster 1. Must hold an endorsement as Able-Seaman-I—unlimited—any waters. Able-Scaimm AMe-SeMum—12 Moatlig—any watcw 1. Must be at least 19 years of age. 2. Be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/40—20/20, and have normal color vision). 3. Have 12 months seatime as an Ordinary Seaman or 4. Be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have eight months seatime as Ordi­ nary Seaman. (Those who have less than the 12 months seatime will be reqiured to take the four week course.) Abie-Seaman—unlimited—any waters 1. Must be at least 19 years of age. 2. Be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/40—20/20, and have normal color vision). 3. Have 36 months seatime as Ordinary Seaman or AB—12 months. Lifeboatinan 1. Must have 90 days seatime in any department. ^ Engine Upgrading FOWT—(who has only a wiper endorsement) 1. Must be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/50—20/30, and have normal color vision). 2. Have six months seatime as wiper or be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have three months seatime as wiper. (Those who have less than the six months seatime will be required to take the four week course.) FOWT—(who holds an engine rating such as Electrician) 1. No requirements. Electrician, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist or Rnilgrmak^y— (who holds only a wiper endorsement) 1. Be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/50—20/30 and have normal color vision). 2. Have six months seatime in engine department as wiper. Electrician, Refr^eration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior En^neer, Machinist or Boflermaker-— (who holds an engine rating such as FOWT) 1. No requirements. QMED—any rating 1. Must have rating (or successfully passed examinations for) FOWT, Electri­ cian, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist, Boilermaker, and Deck Engine Mechanic. 2. Must show evidence of seatime of at least six months in any one or a combina­ tion of the following ratings: FOWT, Electrician, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist, Boilermaker, or Deck Engine Mechanic. Wddhig 1. Must hold endorsement as QMED—any rating. LNG/LPG Program Cook and Baker 1. 12 months seatime as Third Cook or, 2. 24 months seatime in Steward Department, six months of which must be as Third Cook and Assistant Cook or; 3. Six months as Assistant or Third Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Assistant Cooks Training Course. Chief Cook 1. Twelve months seatime as Cook and Baker or; 2. Three years seatime in Steward Department, six months of which must be as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and six months as Cook and Baker or; 3. Six months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and six months seatime as Cook and Baker and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Assistant Cook and Second Cook and Baker's Training Course or; 4. Twelve months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and six months sea­ time, as Cook and Baker and are holders of a "Certificate" of completion from the Cook and Baker Training Program. Chief Steward 1. Three years seatime in ratings above that of Third Cook and hold an "A" seniority in the Union or; 2. Six months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, six months as Cook and Baker, six months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Assistant Cook, Second Cook and Baker and Chief Cook Training Courses at the Lundeberg School-or; 3. Twelve months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, six months seatime as Cook and Baker, six months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Cook and Baker and Chief Cook Training programs. 4. Twelve months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, twelve months sea­ time as Cook and Baker and six months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Chief Cook Training Program. 1 HARRY LUNDEBERG SCHOOL OF SEAMANSHIP UPGRADING APPLICATION Name. (Last) -Age- (Middle) (First) Address. (Street) (City) (Sute) (Zip) -Telephone (Area Code) —Seniority. Book Number ^ Port and Date IssuecL -Ratings Now Held. Social Security # Lifeboat Endorsement: Yes • No • HLS Graduate: Yes • Nd • Dates Available For Training I Am Interested In: ENGINE DECK STEWARD • AB 12 Months • QMED • Electrician • Assistant Cook • AB Unlimited • FWT • Dk.Eng. • Cook & Baker • Quartermaster • Qiler • Jr. Eng. • Chief Cook • Lifebcatman • Dk. Mech. • Pumpman • Steward • Reefer • Machinist • Boilermaker • Welder • LNG-LPG • Advanced Pumpman Procedures • Diesel • Advanced Electrical Procedxires RECORD OF SEATIME — (Show only amount needed to upgrade in rat­ ing checked above or attach letter of service, whichever is applicable.) RATING DATE OF DATE OF SHIP HELD SHIPMENT DISCHARGE 1. Engine personnel must be QMED—^Any Rating. All other (Deck'and Stew­ ard) must hdd a rating. Advanced Pumpman Procedures 1. Must already hold Coast Guard endorsement as Pumpman or QMED— any rating. Advanced Electrical Procedures 1. Must already hold Coast Guard endorsement as electrician or QMED— any rating. Steward Upgrading U'i. J)ATE. PORT. SIGNATURE. RETURN COMPLETE APPLICATION TO: LUNDEBERG UPGRADING CENTER, PINEY POINT, MD. 20674 I Assistant Cook I 1. '112 months seatime in any Steward Department Entry Rating. 2. Entry Ratings who have been accepted into the Harry Luiideberg School and show a desire to advance in the Steward Department must have a minimum d[ three mouths seaidmie.' Page 27 �• -v f •^ ST.,/I', : I ^• '!%. • BSEAFARERS ^^XTAIB»>VV^ - SE;>- LOG oincial pnbUcatiaii •! tha SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION•Atlaatla. OaU, Lakas aatf Inland Watars District* AFL-CIO . •«- S/U Expands Its Annual Scholarship Program " 'b; The SlU has expanded its annual coUege scholarship program to incinde two additional grants exclusively for SIU members. The new scholarships total $5,000 each and can be used at any accredited junior college, community college or post secondary trade or vocational training school. These grants will give SIU membem the opportunity to oblain an associate coDege degree or certification in a specialized field such as electronics, mechanics, photography, oceanography and many more. The new scholarships are in addition to the usual five $10,000 four-year college scholarships awarded ISKU members and l&eir de­ pendents each yemr. To qualify for the $5,000 grant, a Seafarer must be under 35 years of age, be a high school graduate ojUtove achieved a high school equiv­ alency diploma, and have two yea^|^itime on SlU-contiacted vessels with 90 days emplo; year and one day employment in the six the application A member must date. ttime, however, if he or his dependents are scholarsh^. Both the $5,000 awarded on the basis of high school WPier the CoUege Entrance Examina le American CoUege Tests (ACT). Since the SIU's Schol leets in AprU 1975 to determine the winners lents must act quickly in registering for an to qualify for the 1975 awards if they have not alrAy done so. tXe the SATs before the Scholarship The only date stiU available to tffe Committee meets is Feb. 1. Fhial registration for this exam ends Jan. 9. The only date left to take the ACTs is Feb. 22, and registration for this exam ends Jan. 27. Additional information can be obtained on the SATs by contaeting the CoUege Boards at either Box 592, Princeton, N.J. 08540, or Box 1025, Berkeley, CaUf. 94701. For the ACT's the address is Box 414, Iowa City, Iowa 52240. SIU scholarship appUcations can be obtained at any hiring hall or by writing the SIU Scholarship Administrator, 275 20th St., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11215. Apply as soon as possible. Deadline is Apr. 1,1975. �SEAFARERS LOO OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO United States Pension Legislation Is Analyzed How the Employee Retirement Income Security Act Applies to Your Individual Seafarer Plan The Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, signed into law Sept. 2, 1974 by President Ford, represents a massive piece of legislation which covers and regulates by Federal law, pension and other beneficial plans. The U.S. Labor Department most recently esti­ mated that approximately 775,000 beneficial plans will be covered by the law, and applicable to about 40 million people. The complexity of the law is represented by its almost 250 pages of detailed statutory language, which is to be added to, probably in an equal amount, by regula­ tions to be drawn up by the U.S. Labor and Treasury Departments. This article, discussing and analyzing the new law, has been prepared by and in conjunction with the Union's general counsel, certified public accountant, actuaries and staff. Many commentators have characterized the new law as a pension reform act, leading to the conclusion that pensions constitute the law's sole object. As will be noted in the discussion which follows, the pension sub­ ject, although constituting a major portion ,of the law, is not however the sole category. Additionally covered, although not with the same broad scope and comprehen­ sive treatment, are other beneficial plans, such as welfare plans and others. It must be emphasized that the following analysis and discussion constitutes the opinion of our general counsel and others as described above, who have participated in the preparation of this article. As with all laws, particu­ larly this one, with its voluminous detail and technical statutory language, to be supplemented by Labor and Treasury Department regulations, it will probably be many years before the courts finally determine the mean­ ing, intent and purport of the law. llie analysis here Is with emphasis upon the new law's application to the Seafarers Pension Plan, although, as will be noted, discussion of the law's application to other Seafarers plans Is also commented upon. Furthermore, this article attempts to translate the law's technical lan­ guage and provisions Into a more ready and understand­ able form. Critical is the fact that the law establishes minimum standards, conduct and rules for all plans. However, nothing contained in the law regarding these minimum requirements, precludes any plan from providing or fur­ nishing more favorable terms and provisions for benefits. In other words, the law's terms constitute the floor, not the ceiling. The Seafarers plans being headquartered in New York, and constituting joint union-management plans, have been under the supervision of and regulated by the New York Insurance or Banking Departments. Again, as will be noted hereafter, many features and requirements of the new Federal law have for many years been part of the New York law. Seafarers plans have functioned under those New York requirements throughout the years. To the degree that there has been past New York regulations, but now Federal regulation as of Jan. 1, 1975, the new law for Seafarers plans constitute a continuation, not a new development. Bearing in mind, however, that the New York law only had application to joint unionmanagement plans, not sole union or sole company plans, with sole company plans constituting in excess of 93 percent of all plans, and further, recognizing that only two or three other states required supervision and regu­ lation and regulation of similar plans headquartered in other states, it becomes readily evident that most plans throughout the country will now for the first time have to adjust to supervision and regulation. REPORTING AND DISCLOSURE Congress in enacting the law utilized a scheme con­ stituting four separate titles. Its Title I in sum provides that all plans, including pension plans, are to register with Federal authorities, file appropriate information as provided by government regulation, report the plan's details and make financial reports; make reports to the plan's participants as to benefits available; when certain financial positions change—to so report; as to pension plans, more detailed information must be filed regularly with the government relative to assets and liabilities and changes, as well as details of significant transactions whiiCh' flijay^afffct a plan's assets. Further to be reported are transactions which the plan may have with a party in interest, and reports to be made as to all details of investment assets, as well as compensation paid by the plan and nature of services rendered. In effect a most broad structure is created for a plan's filing of multiple information with government authorities—^in substance, broad disclosures of a plan's activties, such as financial, operational, establishment, maintenance and implemen­ tation. In addition to the above reporting requirement con­ stituting disclosure, by filing with Federal authorities and to be available for examination by participants, a plan at pejiodic times must provide participants with a sum­ mary plan description setting forth the details of the plan, including benefits available, eligibility requirements and procedures for claim filing, as well as other significant and related matters. Such reporting and disclosure re­ quirements are to be implemented by the Department of Labor's regulations and in part by the Treasury Depart­ ment. Details concerning plans on file with government authority is to include information as to a participant's vested or deferred accrued pension benefit status, if any. Upon his written request, a participant will be furnished the same but not more frequently than once a year, and upon his termination of employment with the industry he will be furnished his then status relative to a deferred vested (pension) benefit, if any, in the plan. As will be seen later, detailed comment is made relative to the term "deferred or accrued vested (pension) benefit". It should be re-emphasized that the law's general pro­ visions,as to reporting and disclosure, applies to all plans, not pension plans alone. In addition, as you will note from the foregoing comments, special and additional require­ ments are made applicable to pension plans as a class. Many of the foregoing provisions regarding reporting and disclosure have been contained in the New'York law for many years and Seafarers have been receiving such reports for many years through their plan's filings made with New York authorities and publication of the same. Obviously there will be some change by virtue of Federal law regarding reporting and disclosure with the amount of change remaining to be seen, awaiting Federal gov­ ernment regulations implementing this new law. However, it is apparent, that with respect to pension plans, reporting and disclosure and furnishing of material will be more , than New York State law required. PARTICIPATION IN PENSION PLANS Before a person may come within the reach of the pension plan's aspect of the law, he must be a "partici­ pant" in the plan. The law generally defines a participant as anyone who has "one year of service" with the em­ ployer (for Seafarers it would be with an employer under contract with the union); and who is age 25. As stated before, this is the minimum requirement—the floor. Plans may utilize more liberal definitions to determine who is a participant. The law sets minimum standards for par­ ticipants only in pension plans. As to other plans, there is no minimum requirement for participation fixed bylaw —such depends solely on the terms of the plan agreed to by the parties. No person can be denied participation because he is "too old". However, a new employee who is then within five years of normal retirement age designated in the plan may not be considered a participant. For purposes of participation requirements, a year of service generally means that a person has worked for the employer (or employers in a multi-unit of employers), at least 1000 hours during a consecutive 12 month period. In the maritime industry the 1000 hours is replaced with 125 days. The Secretary of Labor is to write regulations defining and implementing the terms "year of service" and "hours of service". He is also to define by regulation what is meant by the term "maritime industry". Both the House and Senate through their Member Conferees Re­ port emphasized that the 1000 hour standard for year of service (and we add, concomitantly 125 days in mari­ time), generally is for determining whether a person qualifies to enter or remain in a plan or share in vesting discussed hereafter—or put in the negative, whether his time may be excluded. It does not mean, as discussed later under vesting, that for the minimum yearly service he has a full year credit finder the plan. To the contrary, as will be shown later, the law provides that generally he should not lose such portion of credit provided he has the floor of 1000 hours (and concurrently in maritime, 125 days or more). Instead it means he shall receive credit for such minimum service in a proportionate amount which such minimum service bears to the service required by the plan for a year's credit. A person has a one year break in service for the pur­ pose of participation, when he does not work more than 500 hours (concomitantly we add, 62Vi days in mari­ time), in a fixed year or consecutive 12 months. The general rule is that all service, both before and after a break, is to be taken into account to determine whether a participation requirement has been made. If a man has a one year break in service for the purpose of parti­ cipation, a pension plan may require him to work for a year before reentry. However, if that is the case, then upon his reentry, all his pre break time is restored and he is to receive full credit for the waiting period service. VESTING The word "vesting" is a technical term of extreme importance. Vesting within the law's framework means that for each year of service after a certain minimum amount of years, thereafter a man has a "vested interest", a "stake", in the monies contributed to the plan on behalf of his service, and if he thereafter leaves the industrial unit and takes a different job, such as ashore rather than sailing, he is nevertheless entitled to a proportion of a pension at normal retirement age for his service. One however should not confuse vesting with, for example, a bank account, where you can draw out the monies at any time. On the contrary, vesting is like a credit, which a worker can cash in only on normal retirement age and until then it accrues to his benefit. Similarly, he may not pledge it or use it as collateral for a loan except in the specific case discussed later, as it is not his monies, but solely the aforementioned credit payable in appropriate amounts upon his normal retirement age until his decease. There is a condition here. Under the law, unless the em­ ployee affirmatively notifies the plan for a change, there is an automatic joint survivorship benefit which means that upon an employee's death, one-half of the monthly benefit goes to the spouse. However, it results in the pensioners' benefit being substantially reduced during his or her lifetime. More about this later on. As we have discussed under the heading "Participa­ tion", a year of service is required to be a participant. So as to vesting. The test for a year of service required for a vesting year is the same definition as that for participation, to wit, 1000 hours but for the maritime industry, 125 days. As to the vesting, as we read the law, subject to promul­ gation of regulations by the U.S. Labor and Treasury Departments, if a man works 125 days in a calendar year in our industrial unit—our shipping unit, he will earn �- 'M ; IJ; a year towards the vesting requirement and when he meets such requirement, all those days will be banked (non-forfeitable) as described before, toward his total amount of days required for a normal pension payable at normal retirement age. If the man should leave our industrial unit and provided he has a certain minimum amount of service, again discussed hereafter, upon normal retirement age, he will get a proportion of the fixed pension. Such proportion is to be based upon a mathe­ matical formula which will be supplied to all members who have service entitling them to vesting. In this manner, a man who is entitled to vesting can calculate his benefit to be paid at his normal retirement age. Additionally such information will periodically be furnished as the law provides. As explained in our discussion of the term "participa­ tion", 1000 hours in shore-side industries or 125 days in maritime, does not furnish a person a ful^year of service credit. It is the floor from which credit accumula­ tion starts. As the Senate and House conferees reported, for such 1000 hours (concomitantly 125 days in mari­ time) in a year, a proportionate accrual benefit is credited. For example, assume a plan requires 2000 hours, 50 weeks of 40 hours each of service for a full benefit accrual, but if a man has only 1000 hours, he will then have accrued 50 percent of a full year benefit accrual. So as to the maritime industry and provided the man has the minimum days per year, to wit, 125, he will receive the mathematical proportion of benefit accrual which 125 days bears to the Plan's full year days requirement. In industries or occupations where the customary year is less than 1000 hours, as in the winter skiing industry in the Northeast, involving employees of a ski lodge, the Secretary of Labor is charged with responsibility to define what constitutes a customary year, against which a full or proportionate year accrual will be gauged. We shall now discuss when a person becomes eligible for vesting and how vesting works. Vesting Fonnulas I- J" \ Under the law there are three minimum formulas which a pension plan is required to select from to de­ termine the method and amoimt of vesting. The law further provides that all pension plans must determine by Jan. 1, 1976, which formula they will adopt. The purpose of this delay is to enable all pension plans to make in-depth reviews of their statistics, costs and impacts of the formulas and select the formula which each re­ spective pension plan believes is most fair, equitable and proper for its plan. We shall now set forth the three formulas and under the first, apply it to the Seafarers Pension Plan, explain the detiiils of such application and then consider under the other two formulas, the above explanation which can then be readily applied by the reader. A. The 5-to-15 Year Role—Gradual Vesting Under this rule after five years of service (at least 125 days in each of five calendar years), a man then enters the vesting (non-forfeitable) gate. At that time he is vested in his accrued benefit payable at normal retirement age to the amount of 25 percent. Thereafter he increases his vesting or accrual for each year of service (at least 125 days in each year). The law's schedule under this formula is as follows: Vested or Non-forfeiture Percentage Years of Service: •%. ( 'p n >/ i.' k' $ §• Pi-: ^ 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 or more : - 25 30 ^... 35 40 45 50 60 70 80 90 100 The fact that a man has five years of service, the minimuni 125 days each year, and thus entitled to the 25 percent vesting, does not mean that he has banked or earned 25 percent of the normal pension benefit payable at normal retirement age. The minimum 125 day year is solely to open the vesting gate. In computing the amount of the pension benefit vested and to be paid upon normal retirement age, you'must relate the total days of service to the required days of service for the normal pension, otherwise man A with five years 125 days service or a total 625 days, would get the same amount vested at 25 percent, as man B, who during his first five years has an average of 150 days or a total of 750 days. The following example demonstrates the formula and its application. If a man worked 200 days a year for five years he has 1000 days credit. To obtain a normal Seafarers pension, a man must have 5475 days credit and^ be age 65. You then divide 5475 into 1000, equals 18.3 percent. There­ fore this man has worked only 18.3 percent of the totaltime required. Under the law, he has five years of vesting and he is entitled for vesting or credit purposes to 25 percent of the pension he has earned. The pension which , he has earned is 18.3 percent times $250.00 (normal Speaal Supplement pension benefit amount), which equals $45.75. However he has earned vesting of 25 percent of such earned pen­ sion. You then divide $45.75 by 25 percent which equals $11.44 vested pension benefit payable at normal retire­ ment age, so that if the man then leaves the industrial unit, he will at normal retirement age 65 receive $11.44 per month from the Seafarers Pension Plan. As the formula provides, each year of service after the first five, the vesting increases pursuant to the schedule set forth above. Let's look at a man with 10 years service with total days worked of 2738 (every year at least 125 days). He will be 50 percent vested. The figures and results are as follows: 2738 days divided by 5475 days, equal 50% earned time toward a normal $250.00 monthly pension benefit at normal retirement age 65 or $125.00. Since he vests for 50 percent he is vested for $62.50 payable at normal retirement age so that if he then leaves the in­ dustrial unit he will at normal retirement age 65, receive $62.50 per month from the Seafarers Pension Plan. Assume the same man has 4100 days credit after 15 years (every year of which he must have worked at least 125 days). Under this formula he vests for 100 percent. He is ^en vested for 100 percent of his pension, which is 75 percent of the normal monthly pension of $250.00 (4100 days being 75 percent of the required 5475 days). Tlie pension benefit here is then $187.50 payable at his normal retirement age and if he then leaves the industrial unit he wUl, at his normal retirement age 65, receive $187.50 per month from the Seafarers Pension Plan. Of coui^ when a man accumulaties the 5475 days after 15 years service he will then have earned his full pension of $250.00 payable at his normal retirement age 65, whether or not he remains or leaves the industrial unit Concerning the Seafarers Pension Plan's early normal retirement benefit of $250.00 per month at age 55, with 7300 days as credit service, the calculations above are to be applied, except instead of using the 5475 day figure, you substitute the required 7300 day figure, and instead of the normal retirement age being 65, you substitute age 55. Similar substitutions are made for increments in monthly benefits over age 55 for service in those years by adding on thereto each year's days required by the plan, and increasing the monthly pension benefit amount by $10.00 imits. B. The 10-Year Rule This is the second alternative formula. It provides that after 10 years service (at least 125 days a year), a person vests or accrues 100 percent. However, as noted under the caption A above—the Gradual Vesting, it is 100 per­ cent of the pension the person has earned by such service. Following the example from caption A ^ove, if after 10 years the man has 2738 days he will be 100 percent vested. However, he has only 2738 days toward the necessary 5475 days for a normal $250.00 monthly pension at age 65. Consequently he has 50 percent r2738di^l JJIJ required time toward the $250.00 >-5475 days-" monthly benefit, and since under this formula, he vests for 100 percent, he is vested for $125.00 (the full 50 percent of his service time) payable at normal retirement age 65. If he then leaves the industrial unit he will, at normal retirement age 65, receive $125.00 per month from the Seafarers Pension Plan. If he continues to sail after his 10 years or 100 percent vesting, each year thereafter he accrues additional time towards the require­ ments for a full pension, so for example, after 4100 days service, he would have earned 75 percent of $250.00 or a monthly benefit of $187.50 and would be 100 percent vested for that amount. Of course with 5475 days of sailing he would have earned and vested in a $250.00 monthly pension benefit, all payable at normal retirement age, 65. Once again, as described under Caption A above, for early normal retirement of $250.00 monthly benefit pay­ able at early norm^ retirement age 55, provided there is 7300 days service, you substitute the appropriate figures, and similarly with the increments thereafter. It should be emphasized that under this second al­ ternative formula, there is no vesting until a man has 10 years service and each year with a minimum of 125 days. In this respect it differs from the formula contained in caption A above, which provides for earlier vesting, as well as in the alternative next, set forth under caption C. C. Rule of 45 Under this formula, a man with five or more years service (again at least 125 days a year), is vested for 50 percent of the normal benefit payable at age 65, when the total of his age and years of service equals 45. For each year thereafter, the vesting percentage increases in accordance with the following schedule: and sum of age If years of service and service Y^ing equal or exceed equals or exceeds percentage is 45'•• 6 • • * • • 1.... 47 ....... ... 60 7 ..... .... 49 ..... ... 70 ; : 8 .... 51 80 9 >.... 53 ..... ... 90 .... 55 ..... ...100 10 To arrive at the amount vested Tor a person, payable as a monthly benefit at normal retirement age 65, the computations set forth under caption A are equally ap­ plied here. For example, if a man's years of service are 10 and when combined with his age equals or exceeds 55, he is 100 percent vested. However, the amount which such 100 percent represents is not the normal $250.00 monthly pension benefit at age 65, b^t instead a per­ centage of $250.00 which his total service represents to the required 5475 days; so that if a man with 10, years service and age 45 for a total of 55, and having 2738 credited sailing days, his vested 100 percent amount, is equal to 50 percent T = 50 percent] of the $250.00 L5475 * . monthly benefit, or $125.00, payable at normal retire­ ment age 65. The foregoing constitutes.the three alternative form­ ulas, one of which is to be adopted by a plan on or before Jan. 1, 1976. In arriving at which formula is most appro­ priate for adoption, the Seafarers Pension Plan, in con­ junction with their professional and technical staff will, over the next year, conduct a study in depth, make appropriate comparisons and determine the appropriate formula. '••• •^5":.v:v BREAKS IN SERVICE A man sustains a one year break in service when he has no more than 500 hours of service and assumedly in maritime, 62Vi days, in a single year. A summary, of the law's rules with respect to breaks in service for vesting and benefit services are as follows: If a person has a one year break a plan may require a one year waiting period, during which time he must be employed with a contracted employer, before his pre break service is restored. However, once such period is completed he receives credit for that year. Once an employee has attained any percentage of vesting under a formula as set forth above, and adopted by a plan, then all of an employee's pre and past break service must be added for all purposes. Where an employee is not as yet vested, he will not lose credits for pre break �f service until his period of absence equals his years of ^ covered service—^this is known as the "rule of parity". ^ Finally, under the subject of breaks in service, for years beginning prior to the effective date of vesting provisions, a plan may apply its break rules in effect in prior years, but no plan change in 1974 or thereafter may be promul­ gated where it provides a less beneficial break rule pre­ viously in effect. PERMISSIBLE FORFEITURE OF VESTED RIGHTS An employee's vested rights may be forfeited—lost-— under the following conditions; 1. Upon the employee's death, unless a joint and sur­ vivor annuity is provided for. 2. Benefit payments will be suspended when the retiree is re-employed by the same employer or in a multi­ employer plan, when the retiree is employed in the same industry, trade or craft and same geographical juris­ diction. The Secretary of Labor will promulgate rules as to the suspension of benefits under these circumstances. 3. Where because of economic hardship, including serious danger of a plan being terminated therefore with notice to the Secretary of Labor and no finding made by the Secretary of Labor disapproving the action, a plan may reduce benefits for a period of time. ACCRUED BENEFIT APPLICATION An "accrued benefit" under the law refers solely to pension or retirement benefits. It does not refer to pay­ ments for medical, insurance or disability benefits. Equdly, an accrued benefit does not include the right to early retirement benefits without appropriate eligibility. Rela­ tive to a person being inform^ as to what is accrued for him in the "bank", for multi-employer plans, such as the Seafarers, the Secretary of Labor is to promulgate rules so that once a year an employee may request in writing that his plan furnish him a statement regarding the status of his vesting and accrual benefit. A similar statement will be automatically furnished when a man tenninates his coverage under a Plan. JOINT AND SURVIVOR ANNUITIES This term applies solely to pension plans. In brief, it means that for a married pensioner, his or her spouse will receive at least Vi of the normal pension until the spouse's death. However, because the pension may be spread over a period beyond the pensioner's life—^for the surviving spouse—the initial benefit to the pensioner is substantially reduced, with the spouse as the survivor receiving Vi of the normal benefit ' There are certain basic rules which, however, apply to joint and survivor benefits, as follows: 1. The retiree must be married for at least one year prior to the starting date for the pension in which event the joint and survivor benefit is mandatory, except as shown later. 2. The survivor pension benefit must be not less than Vi bf the benefit payable to the pensioner during the joint lives of the participant and spouse. 3. When a person retires at the normal retirement age, the joint and survivor benefit is automatic unless the participant elected otherwise. 4. Where a person is eligible to retire prior to a plan'^s hoimal retirement age but who does not retire, the joint and survivor provision need not be applicable unless the employee affirmatively makes the election. Additionally, the plan need not make this option available until the person is within ten years of normal retirement age. 5. Department of Labor regulations are to be promul­ gated so as to afford a person reasonable opportunity to determine tb elect out of a joint and survivor provision and which will set time limits for exercising the option to elect out. It is important to remember, that unless a person "elects out" the joint and survivor provision is automatic. 6. To help a married person make a decision whether to elect out, and pursuant to regulations to be promul­ gated by F^eral authorities, a plan is to furnish par­ ticipants with a written explanation of its joint and survivor provisions, with a dollar and cents effect on the person of either staying with the provision or electing out. To prevent an adverse selection a plan may provide that an election or its revocation is not to be effective if a participant dies within two years of the election or revocation, except however where death is accidental. The law's intent in this area is that it should not require a plan to subsidize the joint and survivor feature and therefore a plan may make adjustments in their actuary's calculations to take account of the possibility that total costs of the plan otherwise might be increased because of adverse selection. signment. A garnishment or levy is not a voluntary re­ vocable assignment. When a plan permits, vested benefits may be used as collateral for reasonable loans from a plan, subject however to the compliance with the fiduciary requirements of the law and-which generally exdude any such assignments to interested parties. FUNDING Briefly, funding means how much money and when due, employers are required to contribute to a plan so •as to provide the benefits set forth by the plan, pursuant to its appropriate rules and regulations. With plans other than pension, the computations and assumptions are easier to make. However, as to pensions, where factors such as age, number of employees, service length, leave, breaks in service, marital status, normal and early retire­ ment, etc., have to be considered, the undertaking with assumptions as to the future and computation made from such assumptions, is obviously most complex. Invariably a plan's assumptions and calculations are performed by actuaries—generally highly trained and experienced mathematicians and statisticians—who using various accepted schedules or tables and experiences as to age, life expectancy, breaks in service, turnover, vest­ ing, interest returns on monies invested, determining the value of assets, administration and operating costs, etc. and many other facts, determine through an estimate the result, the bottom line as to costs—the amount of con­ tributions and assets necessary to provide the benefits of the plan. The law and through Federjd government regulations to be promulgated, sets standards for actuaries and their qualifications. Most significant under the law and soon to come regulations, there is set forth minimum criteria or standards which actuaries must use in making their as­ sumptions and calculations and coming up with the re­ sults as to what monies are necessary for the plan's viability. Congress and the law recognized, that actuaries must make assumptions^ estimates—and no matter what the assumption, experience in a year or more may vary. Al­ though minimum assumptions are provided, the law al­ lows flexibility as long as they are reasonably related to a plan's experience and reasonable expectations. The Treasury Department, upon good cause shown for economic hardship, may with certain reservations waive the minimum funding. However, no such waivers may exceed five in any fifteen year period, with the obligation to make up the under-payments over not more than fifteen years. As to the Seafarers Pension Plan, the law's minimum standards have been generally followed over many years and in many instances higher standards are observed. Notwithstanding, all expert commentators believe that the new law's funding requirements will result in in­ creased costs to all plans, with some plans experiencing substantial cost impact. We do not believe such will be applicable to the l^afarers. However, as to total costs, unquestionably there will be increased costs as a result of the new law. It remains to be seen after experience, , the extent of such increased costs. FIDUCIARY RESPONSmiLrnES The word "fiduciary" has its origin in the law—de­ noting a specific relationship between parties. Funda-, mentally, it is someone who is delegated to act for or upon behalf of another. A fiduciary, generally possesses broad discretion to carry out the duties delegated to him and with that authority, he consequently has substantial responsibilities. The guidelines for fiduciary responsibilities—^the dis­ charge of the duties—^has developed over many years generally through legal decisions. Primarily, such devel­ opment has been through decisions from state courts, each building upon another, depending upon the factual situation present, distilling eventually into certain basic precepts or rules. A basic rule for fiduciaries is the "pru­ dent man" rule discussed later. As we have expressed throughout our discussion in this article, a sharp distinction must be made between all joint union-management plans as one group and which repre­ sent approximately 7 percent of all plans covered by the new Federal law, and all those plans which are solely management funds as another group, but which however represent approximately 93 percent of all plans covered by the new Federal law. Sole union plans, for practical purposes, because of their small number, are insignificant in the computation of plan numbers. However, since the passage of the Taft-Hartley Act in 1947, joint union-management plans have had legal requirements and strictures, enforceable in Federal courts, which now are first being applied to all plans. Such are, the requirement that the monies and assets be held in trust, with trustee fiduciary responsibilities; that details for benefits be spelled out; for annual audits and their results available to the beneficiaries and comparable requirements..This new Federal law adds further obliga­ tions. However, as to sole management plans, which con­ stitute the overwhelming number of plans, the new law with its regulations and standards constitute a first. However, most-significant, as previously stated. Sea­ farers Plans for many years have been subject to regula­ tion and control of New York governmental authorities under New York law. Again, that law howevef applied only to joint union-management plans, not sole manage­ ment. Under New York law, trustees of plans such as the Seafarers, were specifically designated as fiduciaries and under such law's provisions, state audits were con­ ducted, investigations made and a code of conduct devel­ oped which followed the prudent man rule which has now been adopted by Feder^ authorities. In fact, many of the regulatory features of the new Federal law, such as dealing with transactions between fiduciaries and parties in interest, whether a union, company or other; reports as to assets and liabilities; processing and implementing a plan, all were generally conducted within the parameters of the "prudent man rule". No such equal application of law was ever applied to sole management plans, so that generally fiduciary rules and obligations are new to them. However, as to Seafarers and other comparable plans headquartered in New York, the new law is an extension of the present. Some of the subjects, requirements and their meaning under the concept of a plan's oWigations and fiduciary responsibilities, many of which as described above, have for quite some time been applicable to Seafarers plans, are as follows: 1. The prudent man rule. This concept means, bearing in mind the special nature and purpose of plans, that each fiduciary shall act with the care, skill, prudence and dili­ gence imder the circumstances then prevailing that a prudent man acting in a like capacity and familiar with such matters would use in conducting an enterprise of like character with like aims. Such skeleton rule will be fleshed out by Federal agencies and Federal courts' deci­ sional law, creating a body of Federal law building upon long standing State and in some instances. Federal judicial decisions. 2. The term "fiduciary" means any person who exer­ cises any discretionary authority or contrcd respecting the management or disposition of a plan's assets, or who has discretionary authority or responsibility in the administra­ tion of the plan. Apparently recognizing that fiduciaries may be exposed to claims against them notwithstanding their actions are not in bad faith, the new law provides that fiduciaries may secure insurance indemnity coverage for certain of their acts, protecting them financially against law suits and claims and with the premium for such coverage paid by the plan. 3. All plans, including their detailed provisions, must ASSIGNMENT OR FLEDGING BENEFITS Benefits may not be assigned or pledged except that if a benefit is in a pay status, up to 10 percent may be assigned through the use of a voluntary revocable as­ Special Supplement �•-2^5BS5a3:VAr:23--T-i' SEAFARERS LOG OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT ® AFL-CIO assets to pay the obligations, including outstanding pen­ sion payments to retirees or their survivors, and the vested' accrued pension benefits. be in writing, formed and operating under trust concepts. Plans are required to list their fiduciaries and parties in interest, the latter generally the sponsoring employers and unions, with their respective agents, servants and em­ ployees where applicable. 4. Certain transactions between a plan and a party in interest are prohibited, except upon application made to the Secretary of Labor and pursuant to regulations and subsequently approve'd. Others, constituting reasonable arrangements for a plan's services necessary for a plan's establishment or operation, if for reasonable compensa­ tion, are authorized and permitted. ENFORCEMENT Following Congressional schemes and patterns of com­ parable laws, enforcement in some areas is by Govern­ ment authorities through criminal and civil penalties. Additionally, monetary and injunctive relief in the courts are available to Federal authorities, participants, bene­ ficiaries and other parties, depending upon the nature of the complaint or grievance, and concerning an alleged breach of an obligation or duty imposed by the new law. The Secretary of Labor, through its own Solicitor's office, will generally process actions by the government. Also provided for, depending upon the nature of an alleged breach of the law's provisions, are various tax penalties, some of which are quite substantial, and enforced through the Treasury Department. Under the law's Title III, pro­ vision is made for joint and coordinated activities of the Labor and Treasury Departments concerning the law's implementation and enforcement. 5. The new law treats substantially with the subect of a plan's investment policies and the diversification of a plan's investments. As provided by the law, plans through their fiduciaries and investment managers and in the light of the plans' purposes, generally should have their invest­ ments and assets diversified, using criteria such as total amount of assets, type of investments, interest return, distribution as to geographical area, etc. The law sets forth the nature of diversification and investment rules to be observed within the prudent man rule concept. In substance, prudence in handling assets under all surround­ ing terms and conditions will prevail. Significantly, no plan's assets may be invested in foreign sources unless they first have the Secretary of Labor's approval. TAX CONSEQUENCES OTHER PROVISIONS 1. Bonding. All plan fiduciaries are to be bonded. Seafarer plans fiduciaries have been bonded for many years pursuant to laws in effect prior to the new law. It is anticipated that the method for determining the amount of fiduciary bonds will be the same as under the laws now in effect. 2. Effective dates. Most provisions of the new law are effective Jan. 1, 1975. Specifically postponed are the vesting provisions and for most plans, they become effective on Jan. 1,1976. Similarly in some aspects of the law, in order to allow orderly transition, other provisions are permitted to be phased in at different times. 3. Portability. Portability means that when an employee transfers from a pension plan in which he has vested benefits as described previously, he can transfer such vesting to a pension plan in his new employment. The new law does not require portability. Jta effect however, the basic rea­ soning underlying the purpose of portability—^no loss for substantial service and credit upon change of employ­ ment—is maintained through the vesting mechanisms described above. Instead of compelling portability. Con­ gress has directed a study to be made of the subject and also authorized that where all the parties agree (the old plan, new plan and employee), portability may volun­ tarily be undertaken. INSURANCE AND^ GUARANTY CORPORATION Under the new law, specifically its Title IV, insurance is to be provided to assure generally that if a plan ter­ minates or is insolvent, the "vested accrued pension bene­ fits" of plan participants are protected. It should be made clear, that what is insured is not the full amount of the pension which the plan promised (except those already out on pension), but only that which has been earned and which is the "vested accrued benefit". A further con­ dition is that the number of employees in a pension plan must exceed 25 before the insurance aspects of the law become applicable. Under the new law there is established a Federal gov­ ernment corporation known as Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, which is now in operation. Supplementing its insurance duties, this corporation is also to assist and advise parties who have agreed to voluntary portability and surface the most convenient method of implementing their voluntary agreement. The Federal corporation, with its pension benefit guar­ anty, is to be funded by premiums charged each pension plan. Eventually each plan's premiums will be based upon the amount of their liabilities for vested benefits which are not as yet funded. Presumably once a pension plan's assets equal or exceed its vested (accrued) benefit lia­ bility, there then will be only a minimum premium charge. The law provides that when » pension plan terminates without enough assets to take pare of the vested (accrued) benefits, the Federal corporation insurance plan* comes into play. It should be pointed out that under other pro­ visions of the law, when a pension plan terminates, the then unvested benefits nevertheless automatically vest. However the insurance will not cover those "unvested benefits". If at the time of the termination the pension plan's ncyta are insufficient to meet the basic vested benefit amounts, the corporation can turn to the employers' assets for payment up to 30 percent of the employers net worth, with any delinquency balance remaining, then paid for by the Federal corporation from its assets. It is as­ sumed that the Federal corporation will shortly be offer­ ing sponsoring pension plan employers, insurance without the 30 percent lien against their assets exposure and of course, premium charges for the same will depend upon the Federal corporation's experience. Another contingency is that for now, only the promised pension benefit levels that have bee in effect for five years, are covered by the insurance. As to new plans coverage, insurance for them will be phased in over five years—20 percent a year. A pension plan's full financial reports and status will also have to be filed with the Fed­ eral corporation so that they can evaluate a plan's ac­ crued vested benefit—the exposure for liability—and fix the proper premium charge. Any pension plan before terminating, must notify the Federal corporation. The Federal corporation additionally may seek a court order to terminate a pension plan if it determines that the minimum funding standards are not being met. In an area which may be adverse to pen­ sioners, the Federal corporation, tf it finds that during any year within three years of a plan's termination, a retiree has been improperly paid or overpaid in pension benefits, the Federal corporation may recover payments in excess of $10,000. The insurance guaranty carries a limit, depending upon what a person earned, but in no event will insur­ ance coverage exceed $750.00 per month. In any event, however, the guaranty is limited solely to the amount of the pensioner's vested accrued benefit. The law sets up reporting tests as to specific matters and when any such events occur, the plan is required to notify and keep the Federal corporation apprised as to all the facts. When an actual termination occurs and there is a deficiency, the Federal corporation personnel will take over and follow­ ing specific provisions of the law, will allocate the plan's Under the law's Title II extensive amendments are made to the Internal Revenue Code, primarily with respect to pension plans and covering the subjects of par­ ticipation, vesting and funding. These items have ^en discussed previously in this article. In substance. Title II parallels to a most substantial extent, the law's Title 1 which we have already discussed in great detail, with emphasis however in Title II upon tax consequences and continued qualification of pension plans as approved by the Treasury Department. For the purpose of this article we do not believe Title II requires any extensive or de­ tailed discussion. CONCLUSION This article, analyzing the law's four articles, has at­ tempted to highlight and emphasize those aspects which may be of concern and interest to Seafarers.. To such degree, this discussion has sought to point up the signifi­ cant aspects and their impact. Suffice it to state, consider­ ing the depths and magnitude of this law, in the making for almost ten years, any complete analysis and treatment of the entire law and all its sub-divisions would require a treatise treatment of probably volumes. Equally, it should be remembered, that in many topics and areas, new ground is to be plowed by Federal authori­ ties and parties. This will further fiesh out the meaning, thrust and effect of the law's language over the years, as developments in the courts occur, and probably we will see further amendments in the law to straighten out certain kinks which will certainly arise. We believe that this initial analysis will give Seafarers a basic concept of what the law intends to accomplish and its meaning. Obviously there will be many'questions f arising, some of which are at the present time unanswer­ able, awaiting the issuance of Federal regulations and their interpretation and in many instances, ohly after court decision. It is reasonable to conclude that perhaps within the next 12 months, with the law's maturing process, more answers and understandings will become available and perhaps then an additional up-dating article will be in order. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource December 1974 Description An account of the resource Headlines: HALL SPEAKS TO REPUBLICAN GOVERNORS ON ECONOMY FINAL CONGRESSIONAL APPROVAL GIVEN OIL IMPORTS BILL COMMENTS FROM SENATORS ON OIL IMPORTS BILL MEMBERS HOLD MONTHLY MEETING IN WILMINGTON NMC HOSTS 200 SHIPPERS IN CAMPAIGN FOR CARGO MEANY ASKS UNION MEMBERS TO AID RUBBER LOCAL ON STRIKE 21 MONTHS VP SHEPARD ATTENDS IMCO MARITIME STANDARDS MEETING HALL GIVES MAJOR ENERGY REPORT TO AFL-CIO MARAD CITES BOSUN HILL FOR DOUSING SHIP BLAZE WAGES DUE 54 SEAFARERS WHO SAILED 4 FALCON TANKERS BEAR HUG THAT SAVES CHOKE VICTIMS HAILED BY CREW 6 MORE EARN FULL 'A' BOOK PENSIONER GIVES MANGERS AS 'GREETING CARDS' AWARD GIVEN TO SEAFARER FOR 'EXTRAORDINARY HEROISM' SEAFARER WASHINGTON GETS HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA AT HLS JACKSONVILLE HALL DEDICATED; GALA OPENING HELD PAYMENT OF MEDICAL, PENSION, VACATION BENEFITS, IS QUICK IF YOU SUBMIT ALL NECESSARY INFORMATION FROM SOUTH AMERICA TO GULF, DELTA NORTE'S RUN IS SMOOTH FROM THE MESSMAN TO THE CHIEF STEWARD, IN THE STEWARD DEPARTMENT EDUCATION IS ALWAYS ESSENTIAL HLSS GRADUATE RETURNS TO EARN HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE TO ALL SEAFARERS SIU EXPANDS ITS ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM HOW THE EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY ACT APPLIES TO YOUR INDIVIDUAL SEAFARER PLAN Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 12/1/1974 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXXVI, No. 12 1974 Periodicals Seafarers Log